• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.19-27
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• 2020

Objectives: Pentoxifylline (PTX) is a methylxanthine derivative that has been implicated in the pathogenesis of peripheral vessel disease and intermittent lameness. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of PTX and tocopherol in patients diagnosed with osteoradionecrosis (ORN), bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), and chronic osteomyelitis using digital panoramic radiographs. Materials and Methods: This study was performed in 25 patients who were prescribed PTX and tocopherol for treatment of ORN, BRONJ, and chronic osteomyelitis between January 2014 and May 2018 in Seoul National University Dental Hospital. Radiographic densities of the dental panorama were compared prior to starting PTX and tocopherol, at 3 months, and at 6 months after prescription. Radiographic densities were measured using Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Adobe System Inc., USA). Blood sample tests showing the degree of inflammation at the initial visit were considered the baseline and compared with results after 3 to 6 months. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney test and repeated measurement ANOVA using IBM SPSS 23.0 (IBM Corp., USA). Results: Eight patients were diagnosed with ORN, nine patients with BRONJ, and the other 8 patients with chronic osteomyelitis. Ten of the 25 patients were men, average age was 66.32±14.39 years, and average duration of medication was 151.8±80.65 days (range, 56-315 days). Statistically significant increases were observed in the changes between 3 and 6 months after prescription (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between ORN, BRONJ, and chronic osteomyelitis. Only erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was statistically significantly lower than before treatment (P<0.05) among the white blood cell (WBC), ESR, and absolute neutrophil count (ANC). Conclusion: Long-term use of PTX and tocopherol can be an auxiliary method in the treatment of ORN, BRONJ, or chronic osteomyelitis in jaw.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.608-613
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• 2016

최근 화장품에 쓰이는 방부제에 대한 피부 부작용이 보고되고 있다. 그 중에서 1,2-hexanediol (HD)는 방부기능과 보습기능을 가지고 있는 물질로 알려져 있는데, 본 연구에서는 보다 안전한 화장품용 소재를 개발하기 위하여 β-galactosidase (β-gal)을 함유하고 있는 대장균 세포를 이용한 transgalactosylation 반응을 통하여 1,2-hexanediol galactoside (HD-G)을 합성하는 연구를 수행하였다. 이 반응은 높은 농도의 lactose (300 g/l) 조건에서 24시간 동안 수행되었으며, 반응 시간이 12시간 지난 후부터 새로운 spot이 TLC 분석으로 확인되었다. 이 spot을 잠정적으로 HD-G로 추정한 후, 이 물질을 silica gel chromatography로 정제한 후, mass spectrometry 분석을 통하여, 이 물질이 HD-G의 sodium adduct ion ([M+Na]⁺, m/z=303.1423)임을 확인하였다. 추가적으로 정제된 HD-G를 시판되는 β-gal을 이용하여 가수분해하고, 유리된 단당류를 TLC로 분석하여 보았다. 이 때, galactose 한 분자가 HD-G로부터 유리 되는 것을 확인하였다. 결론적으로, 재조합 대장균 β-gal을 이용하여 HD로부터 HD-G이 합성되었음을 확인할 수 있었으며, 앞으로 추가연구를 통하여 항균력의 변화와 피부세포에 대한 세포독성 변화를 조사할 예정이며, 기능성에 변화가 없는 보다 안전한 화장품용 방부제가 개발되기를 기대하고 있다.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.107-113
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• 2011

벤질리덴아세톤은 곤충병원세균인 Xenorhabdus nematophila의 배양액에서 유래된 물질이다. 벤질리덴아세톤은 아이코사노이드 생합성을 억제하여 곤충의 면역을 저하시키는 것으로 알려져 있으며, 이 물질을 미생물농약에 첨가하면 병원성의 제고 효과를 기대할 수 있다. 본 연구는 벤질리덴아세톤의 면역억제 능력을 제고시킬 목적으로 이 물질의 소수성을 낮추는 유도체를 화학 합성하였다. 수산기를 첨가한 두 가지 벤질리덴아세톤 유도체와 설탕이 부착된 벤질리덴아세톤 유도체가 각각 합성되었다. 이 유도체들은 모두 배추좀나방(Plutella xylostella)의 phospholipase $A_2$ ($PLA_2$)와 phenoloxidase (PO) 활성을 모두 억제하였으며, 이 가운데 벤질리덴아세톤이 가장 억제력이 높았다. 이러한 벤질리덴아세톤 유도체들을 각각 Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) 생물농약과 혼합하면 미생물의 병원성을 증가시켰다. 벤질리덴아세톤은 또한 네 가지 식물병원성 진균의 성장을 억제시켰다. 그러나 이 물질의 유도체들(특히 설탕 중합체)의 병원균 성장 억제 능력은 일부 감소했다. 이러한 결과는 벤질리덴아세톤과 벤질리덴아세톤 유도체는 면역작용에 관여하는 $PLA_2$와 PO의 두 가지 효소 활성을 억제하며, 배추좀나방에 대한 Bt 병원성을 제고시켰으며, 식물병원성 진균에 대한 항균제로서의 개발 가능성을 제시하고 있다.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.125-130
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• 2001

Bucillamine is a novel cysteine derivative with two free intramolecular sulfhydryl groups, and has a preventive and therapeutic effect on adjuvant arthritis, suggesting its antirheumatic action. With respect to the effect on the immune system, bucillamine-exerted such immunoregulating actions are to nomalize an excessive reduction or acceleration in immune reaction. It is useful not only in patients with early stage of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but also in those with active RA retained for more than 10 years. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the bioequivalence of two bucillamine tablets, $Rimatil^{TM}$ (Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) and $Bucilin^{TM}$ (Kuhn Il Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), according to the guidelines of Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA). Eighteen normal male volunteers, $23.67{\pm}2.09$ years in age and $65.03{\pm}6.73\;kg$ in body weight, were divided into two groups and a randomized $2{\times}2$ cross-over study was employed. After three tablets containing 100 mg of bucillamine per tablet were orally administered, blood was taken at predetermined time intervals and the concentrations of bucillamine in serum were determined using GC/MS with mass selective detector. Pharmacokinetic parameters such as $AUC_t$, $C_{max}\;and\;T_{max}$ were calculated and ANOVA test was utilized for the statistical analysis of the parameters. The results showed that the differences in $AUC_t$, $C_{max}\;and\;T_{max}$ between two tablets were -0.29%, -3.20% and 8.22%, respectively, when calculated against the $Rimatil^{TM}$ tablet. The powers $(1-{\beta})$ for $AUC_t\;and\;C_{max}$ were 84.31 % and 91.16%, respectively. Minimum detectable differences $({\Delta})$ at ${\alpha}=0.10$ and $1-{\beta}=0.8$ were less than 20% (e.g., 18.58% and 16.51% for $AUC_t\;and\;C_{max}$, respectively). The 90% confidence intervals were within ${\pm}20%$ (e.g.,$-12.77{\sim}12.20$ for $AUC_t$ and $-14.30{\sim}7.90$ for $C_{max}$). Two parameters met the criteria of KFDA for bioequivalence, indicating that $Bucilin^{TM}$ tablet is bioequivalent to $Rimatil^{TM}$ tablet.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.644-651
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• 2013

The fermented manure derivative known as Preparation 500 is traditionally used as a field spray in biodynamic agriculture for maintaining and increasing soil fertility. This work aimed at characterizing the product from a microbiological standpoint and at assaying its bioactive properties. The approach involved molecular taxonomical characterization of the culturable microbial community; ARISA fingerprints of the total bacteria and fungal communities; chemical elemental macronutrient analysis via a combustion analyzer; activity assays for six key enzymes; bioassays for bacterial quorum sensing and chitolipooligosaccharide production; and plant hormone-like activity. The material was found to harbor a bacterial community of $2.38{\times}10^8$ CFU/g dw dominated by Gram-positives with minor instances of Actinobacteria and Gammaproteobacteria. ARISA showed a coherence of bacterial assemblages in different preparation lots of the same year in spite of geographic origin. Enzymatic activities showed elevated values of ${\beta}$-glucosidase, alkaline phosphatase, chitinase, and esterase. The preparation had no quorum sensing-detectable signal, and no rhizobial nod gene-inducing properties, but displayed a strong auxin-like effect on plants. Enzymatic analyses indicated a bioactive potential in the fertility and nutrient cycling contexts. The IAA activity and microbial degradation products qualify for a possible activity as soil biostimulants. Quantitative details and possible modes of action are discussed.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제39권7호
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• pp.426-439
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• 2017

이 총설은 근권에서 일어나는 유기산, 산화음이온, 그리고 금속 산화물 간의 상호작용을 이해하는데 활용하고 있는 적외선 분광학과 계산화학에 대한 기본적 원리, 역사, 적용 분야, 장점, 그리고 단점에 대해 최근 연구들을 바탕으로 요약하였다. 식물의 유기산과 금속 산화물은 토양 환경에서 산화음이온의 유효도와 이동성을 결정하기 때문에, 산화음이온의 환경 내 거동을 이해하기 위해서는 계면에서 이들의 상호작용을 이해하는 것이 중요하다. 적외선 분광학의 감쇠 전반사 기법은 계면에서 일어나는 화학적인 반응을 측정하는 강력한 도구이지만, 광학적 특성들이 실험 설계와 대상에 따라 매우 다르게 나타날 수 있으므로 이를 이용한 측정은 까다롭다. 전반사에 의해 발생하는 소멸파의 침투 깊이가 가장 중요한 매개 변수인데, 침투 깊이는 적외선의 입사각과 대상 파장, 그리고 매질의 굴절률에 따라 결정된다. 또한, 적외선을 이용하여 계면에서의 화학반응을 분석할 때 겹쳐서 발생하는 스펙트럼을 해석하는 것 역시 큰 문제이기 때문에, 겹쳐 나타나는 스펙트럼을 해석하여 밴드를 검출하고, 이 스펙트럼을 deconvolution하는 것이 필수적이다. 본 총설에서는 적외선스펙트럼을 처리하는 기본적인 절차와, 밴드 검출에 사용하는 네가지 방법인 도함수 분광학과 이차 상관 분광학, multivariate curve resolution, 계산 화학을 액체상에 존재하는 인산염 종분화로 설명하였다. 스펙트럼 처리와 계산 화학을 조합하였을 때 간단한 계에서 측정한 겹쳐진 스펙트럼 결과는 해석할 수 있었지만, 자연과 같은 복잡계에서 측정한 겹쳐진 스펙트럼을 해석하는 것은 여전히 불가능한 상황이다. 그러나 향후 분석 및 신호 처리 기술 발달에 따라 복잡계뿐만 아니라 자연계에서 일어나는 계면 반응을 해석할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.201-207
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• 2006

Acetaminophen (paracetamol), a para-aminophenol derivative, has analgesic and antipyretic properties and weak anti-inflammatory activity. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the bioequivalence of two acetaminophen tablets, $Tylenol^{\circledR}$ ER (Janssen Korea Ltd.) and Tylicol ER (Hana Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), according to the guidelines of the Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA). The release of acetaminophen from the two acetaminophen formulations in vitro was tested using KP VIll Apparatus II method with pH 1.2 buffer solution. Twenty six healthy male subjects, $22.8{\pm}1.99$ years in age and $65.6{\pm}8.03$ kg in body weight, were divided into two groups and a randomized $2{\times}2$ cross-over study was employed. After a single tablet containing 650 mg as acetaminophen was orally administered, blood samples were taken at predetermined time intervals and the concentrations of acetaminophen in serum were determined using HPLC with UV detector. The dissolution profiles of two formulations were similar in pH 1.2 buffer solution. The pharmacokinetic parameters such as $AUC_t$, $C_{max}$ and $T_{max}$ were calculated and ANOVA test was utilized for the statistical analysis of the parameters using logarithmically transformed $AUC_t$, $C_{max}$ and untransformed $T_{max}$. The results showed that the differences between two formulations based on the reference drug, $Tylenol^{\circledR}$ ER, were 2.84, 1.89 and -1.36% for $AUC_t$, $C_{max}$ and $T_{max}$, respectively. There were no sequence effects between two formulations in these parameters. The 90% confidence intervals using logarithmically transformed data were within the acceptance range of log 0.8 to log 1.25 (e.g., log $0.987{\sim}log$ 1.08 and log $0.944{\sim}log$ 1.17 for $AUC_t$ and $C_{max}$, respectively). Thus, the criteria of the KFDA bioequivalence guideline were satisfied, indicating Tylicol ER tablet was bioequivalent to $Tylenol^{\circledR}$ ER tablet.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.127-133
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• 2002

Levosulpiride is the 1evo-enantiomer form of racemic sulpiride, a benzamide derivative selectively inhibiting dopaminergic $D_2$ receptors at the trigger zone both in the central nervous system and in the gastrointestinal tract. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the bioequiva1ence of two levosulpiride tablets, Levopride (SK Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) and Levopid (Dae Won Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), according to the guidelines of Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA). The levosulpiride release from the two levosulpiride tablets in vitro was tested using KP VII Apparatus II method with various different kinds of dissolution media (pH 1.2, 4.0, 6.8 buffer solution and water). Twenty eight normal male volunteers, $23.82{\pm}3.26$ years in age and $69.13{\pm}8.58$ kg in body weight, were divided into two groups and a randomized $2{\times}2$ cross-over study was employed. After one tablet containing 25 mg of levosulpiride was orally administered, blood was taken at predetermined time intervals and the concentrations of levosulpiride in serum were determined using HPLC method with fluorescence detector. The dissolution profiles of two levosulpiride tablets were very similar at all dissolution media. Besides, the pharmacokinetic parameters such as $AUC_t,\;C_{max}\;and\;T_{max}$ were calculated and ANOVA test was utilized for the statistical analysis of the parameters using logarithmically transformed $AUC_t\;and\;C_{max}$ and untransformed $T_{max}$. The results showed that the differences in $AUC_t,\;C_{max}\;and\;T_{max}$ between two tablets based on the Levopride were -1.17%, 1.20% and -1.09%, respectively. There were no sequence effects between two tablets in these parameters. The 90% confidence intervals using logarithmically transformed data were within the acceptance range of log(0.8) to log(1.25) $(e.g.,\;log(0.93){\sim}log(1.07)\;and\;log(0.90){\sim}log(1.14)\;for\;AUC_t\;and\;C_{max}$, respectively). The 90% confidence interval using untransformed data was within ${\pm}20%$ $(e.g.,\;-19.47{\sim}16.20\;for\;T_{max})$. All parameters met the criteria of KFDA guideline for bioequivalence, indicating that Levopid tablet is bioequivalent to Levopride tablet.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.263-269
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• 2008

Hydrazinocurcumin (HC), a synthetic derivative of curcumin, has been reported to inhibit angiogenesis via unknown mechanisms. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of the drug's action is important for the development of improved compounds with better pharmacological properties. A genome-wide drug-induced haploinsufficiency screening of fission yeast gene deletion mutants has been applied to identify drug targets of HC. As a first step, the 50% inhibition concentration $(IC_{50})$ of HC was determined to be $2.2{\mu}M$. The initial screening of 4,158 mutants in 384-well plates using robotics was performed at concentrations of 2, 3, and $4{\mu}M$. A second screening was performed to detect sensitivity to HC on the plates. The first screening revealed 178 candidates, and the second screening resulted in 13 candidates, following the elimination of 165 false positives. Final filtering of the condition-dependent haploinsufficient genes gave eight target genes. Analysis of the specific targets of HC has shown that they are related to septum formation and the general transcription processes, which may be related to histone acetyltransferase. The target mutants showed 65% growth inhibition in response to HC compared with wild-type controls, as shown by liquid culture assay.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2016

Objectives: This study examined the relative efficacies of a derivative of betulinic acid (dBA) and its poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) nano-encapsulated form in A549 lung cancer cells in vivo and in co-mutagen [sodium arsenite (SA) + benzo[a]pyrene (BaP)]-induced lung cancer in mice in vivo. Methods: dBA was loaded with PLGA nanoparticles by using the standard solvent displacement method. The sizes and morphologies of nano-dBA (NdBA) were determined by using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and their intracellular localization was verified by using confocal microscopy. The binding and interaction of NdBA with calf thymus deoxyribonucleic acid (CT-DNA) as a target were analyzed by using conventional circular dichroism (CD) and melting temperature (Tm) profile data. Apoptotic signalling cascades in vitro and in vivo were studied by using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); the ability of NdBA to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) was also examined. The stage of cell cycle arrest was confirmed by using a fluorescence-activated cell-sorting (FACS) data analysis. Results: The average size of the nanoparticles was ~ 110 nm. Confocal microscopy images confirmed the presence of NdBA in the cellular cytoplasm. The bio-physical properties of dBA and NdBA ascertained from the CD and the Tm profiles revealed that NdBA had greater interaction with the target DNA than dBA did. Both dBA and NdBA arrested cell proliferation at G0/G1, NdBA showing the greater effect. NdBA also induced a greater degree of cytotoxicity in A549 cells, but it had an insignificant cytotoxic effect in normal L6 cells. The results of flow cytometric, cytogenetial and histopathological studies in mice revealed that NdBA caused less nuclear condensation and DNA damage than dBA did. TEM images showed the presence of NdBA in brain samples of NdBA fed mice, indicating its ability to cross the BBB. Conclusion: Thus, compared to dBA, NdBA appears to have greater chemoprotective potential against lung cancer.