• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.295-301
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• 2020

유방암의 조기 검진를 위해 시행되는 유방 X선 검사 시 노출되는 방사선 피폭은 과거 발암의 원인으로도 제기되었으며, 검사 시 발생되는 산란선은 주변 장기에 불필요한 방사선 피폭을 유발할 수 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 몬테카를로 방법을 통해 일반적인 유방 X선 검사 시 노출되는 인체 장기 선량을 평가하고, 산란선에 의한 방사선 방호를 위한 3D 프린팅 재료 사용 시 장기별 선량감소효과에 대해 산정하였다. 장기별 선량평가 결과, 유방 상하방향 검사 시 검사 반대측 유방은 검사측 유방의 약 22.0%, 눈의 경우 약 58.6%으로 산란선에 의해 높은 영향을 보였다. 이를 방호하기 위한 3D 프린팅 차폐기구 사용 시 검사 반대측 유방의 경우, 1 mm 이상의 두께에서 유효한 선량감소효과를 나타내었다.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.81-87
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• 2009

The decomposition of antibiotics (cefaclor) by gamma irradiation in aqueous solutions was experimentally evaluated. To obtain a mutual interaction between two factors (antibiotics concentrations and radiation doses) and to optimize these factors during the process, experimental design and statistical analysis were employed. The decomposition capability of the gamma radiation was also mathematically described as a function of cefaclor concentration and gamma-ray dose using the statistical analysis. The results showed that the cefaclor concentration ($X_1$) in the response $Y_1$ (Reduction of cefaclor concentration) and gamma-ray dose ($X_2$) in the response $Y_2$ (Removal efficiency (%) of cefaclor concentration) exhibited a significantly positive effect, whereas gamma-ray dose ($X_2$) in the response $Y_1$ showed a significantly negative effect. The estimated ridge of maximum responses and optimal conditions for $Y_1$:($X_1$,$X_2$)=(25 mg/L, 350 Gy) and $Y_2$:($X_1$,$X_2$)=(21 mg/L, 565 Gy) using canonical analysis were 4.37 mg/L of reduction of cefaclor concentration and 98.35% of removal efficiency of cefaclor concentration, respectively. The measurement values agreed well with the predicted ones, thereby confirming the suitability of the model for $Y_1$ and $Y_2$ and the success of the experimental design in optimizing the conditions of the gamma irradiation process.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.46-55
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• 1989

The effects of an antiprogesterone (RU 486) and an antiestrogen (tamoxifen) on ovulatory response and oocyte morphology were examined in pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG)-primed immatare female rats (28 days of age): a comparison has been made on two different regirnens primed with a "control" dose (4 IU) and a "superovulatory" dose (40 IU) of PMSG. Females for control control regimen received three consecutive injections of lmg RU486, lmg tamoxifen, or vehicle at 24, 36 and 48hr, and were killed at 72l'r after PMSG. Animals for superovalatory regimen received lmg RU486, 2.5mg tamoxifen, or vehicle fouowlag the injection schedule comparable to control regimen, and were killed at 60 and 72hr after PMSG. Compared to vehicle group, there was a significant reduction in ovulatory response as judged by the proportion of rats ovulating andi or by the mean number of oocytes per rat for each treatment of RU486 and tamoxifen in both regimens. The activity of tamoxifen in inhibiting the ovulatory response was greater in control, but less in superovulatory regimen than that of RU486 based on the dose employed for each antisteroid. In both regimens, RU 486 did not have any effect 6n the changes in the proportion of degenerate oocytes as well as ovarian weight, well tamoxifen treatment resulted in a marked promotion of oocyte degeneration as well as a great reduction in ovarian weight, compared to each parameter of vehicle group. RU486 treatment in each regimen did not alter the serum levels of any steroid hormones observed. Howerver, tamoxifen treatment was associated with significant increases in serum 17$\beta$-estradiol and decreases in progesterone in both regimens; also significant increases in androgens in superovulatory regimen. The results illustrate the relative inhibitory activity of RU486 and tamoxifen indicating major steroid hormone involved in PMSG-induced ovulation: 17$\beta$-estradiol for control and progesterone for superovulatory regimen. It also appears that tamoxifen-associated elevation of circulating 17$\beta$-estradiol andi or androgens could be in part, a contributing factor to the promotion of oocyte degeneration presumably by producing a hostile oviductal environment after ovulation.ent after ovulation.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.171-177
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was aimed to evaluate the frequency and course of adverse events associated with azathioprine treatment in Korean pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Methods: Total of 174 pediatric patients (age range, 1 to 19 years) with inflammatory bowel disease who received azathioprine in order to maintain remission at Samsung Medical Center (Seoul, Korea) from January 2002 through December 2012 were included in this study. Medical records of these subjects were retrospectively reviewed regarding the development of adverse events associated with azathioprine treatment. Results: Ninety-eight patients (56.3%) of 174 patients experienced 136 episodes of adverse events, requiring dose reduction in 31 patients (17.8%), and discontinuation in 18 patients (10.3%). The mean dose of azathioprine that had been initially administered was $1.32{\pm}0.42$ mg/kg/day. Among the adverse reactions, bone marrow suppression developed in 47 patients (27.0%), requiring dose reduction in 22 patients (12.6%) and discontinuation in 8 patients (4.6%). Other adverse events that occurred were gastrointestinal disturbance (15.5%), hair loss (12.1%), pancreatitis (7.5%), arthralgia (6.9%), hepatotoxicity (2.9%), skin rash/allergic reactions (2.9%), headache/dizziness (2.3%), sepsis (0.6%), and oral mucositis (0.6%). Conclusion: Bone marrow suppression, especially leukopenia was most commonly associated with azathioprine treatment in Korean pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients. Close observation for possible adverse events is required in this population with inflammatory bowel diseases who are under treatment with azathioprine.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.57-65
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• 1987

한국에서 재배된 영지의 혈압 강하 작용을 검색한 결과, 두 종류의 영지 자실체에서 모두, 용량을 증가시킴에 따라 심박수, 수축기 혈압 및 확장기 혈압을 강하시킴을 관찰하였다. 또, 이러한 혈압을 강하시키는 유효 성분은 fraction B에 많이 포함되어 있음을 확인할 수 있었는데, 선천성 고혈압 쥐에 체중당 10mg을 정맥내 투여했을 때, 대조군과 비교하여 유의한 차이를 가지고 혈압을 강하시켰다. 혈액 관류 심장 표본에서의 영지의 작용을 관찰해 본 결과, sample J의 경우는 용량에 따라 심박수 및 심실 수축력을 증가시켰으나 sample K의 경우 용량을 증가시킴에 따라 심박수 및 심방 수축력을 오히려 감소시켰으며, 심실 수축력은 거의 변화가 없었고, 또, 관상동맥 혈류량을 용량의존적으로 증가시켰다. 심장에 대한 위의 모든 반응은 fraction A와 B에서만 나타났고, fraction C는 영향을 끼치지 못했다.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.122-130
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• 2017

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of low-dose intravenous N-acetylcysteine on the prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in patients undergoing computed tomography (CT). Methods: All patients presenting to our emergency department and undergoing CT with intravenous contrast media between August 2014 and April 2016 were retrospectively enrolled. We included hospitalized patients with renal dysfunction [estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) between 30 and $89mL/min/1.73m^2$]. A 600-mg injection of N-acetylcysteine was given to patients once before and once immediately after CT, depending on the preference of physician. The primary outcome was CIN defined as an increase in creatinine level of ${\geq}25%$ or ${\geq}0.5mg/dL$ from the baseline within 48 to 72 hours after CT. A trained person blindly reviewed all medical records. Results: Of the 1903 admitted patients, CIN occurred in 9.8% of patients who received 1200 mg intravenous N-acetylcysteine (24/244) and 6.8% of patients who did not (113/1659, p=0.090). In a multivariable regression analysis, N-acetylcystine was not relevant to the prevention of CIN (odds ratio=1.42 [95% CI, 0.90-2.26]). Even in the stratified analysis using the propensity score matching, N-acetylcysteine was irrelevant (GFR 30-59: odds ratio=1.06 [95% CI, 0.43-2.60]; GFR 60-89: odds ratio=1.76 [95% CI, 0.75-4.14]). After adjustment, crystalloids were significantly associated with the reduction in CIN compared with dextrose water (odds ratio=0.60 [95% CI, 0.37-0.97]). Conclusion: No effect was found when low-dose intravenous N-acetylcysteine was used to prevent CIN. However, there seems to be an association between crystalloids and reduction in CIN.

• 분석과학
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.199-204
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 음주 후 시간경과에 따른 혈중알코올농도 변화의 재현성을 실험하였다. 5명의 한국인 자원자에게 22%(v/v) 소주 한병(ethyl alcohol로 환산했을 경우 55.5 g)을 30분 안에 나눠 마시게 하는 실험을 5회 반복하였다. 자원자들에게는 안주로 회와 탕수육을 교대로 제공하였다. 알코올 섭취량과 섭취시간을 일정하게 유지했음에도 불구하고 혈중알코올농도가 최고에 이르는 시간과 그 때의 농도 및 시간경과에 따른 혈중알코올농도의 감소율은 사람에 따라 큰 차이를 보였다. 또한 안주에 따라서도 시간 변화에 따른 혈중알코올농도 변화곡선이 달라지는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 동일인에게 5회에 걸쳐 각기 다른 날 동일한 조건으로 음주하게 한 후 혈중알코올농도 변화곡선을 관찰한 결과, 시간경과에 따른 혈중알코올농도변화는 재현성이 없이 나타나는 것을 확인하였다. 또한 특정 시간대의 혈중알코올농도를 정확하게 역추정하는 것은 불가능하다는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.111-121
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• 2014

This study was aimed to select useful mutants of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) and leaf mustard (Brassica juncea L.), the seeds of three lines S-14, S-27, and S-28 were treated with gamma-ray and EMS. The optimum ranges of gamma-ray dose and EMS concentration to enlarge the characteristic morphological variations were also separately investigated. The survival rates of S-28 only linearly decreased with increasing the gamma-ray dose. The overall growth parameters decreased of gamma-ray dose in all three lines of S-14, S-27, and S-28. The reduction dosage 50 of gamma-ray was identified as 1,200 Gy for S-14 leaf mustard, while those of S-27 and S-28 rapeseed lines were appeared as same 1,000 Gy. The emergence rates of S-14 and S-27 showed no significant differences by EMS treatment, while the growth of all three lines were significantly decreased. The reduction concentration 50 in S-14 could not be determined, demonstrating that this leaf mustard line is presumably insensitive to mutagenic EMS, while those in S-27 and S-28 were identified as 3.0 and 2.5%, respectively, showing that these rapeseed lines possess higher sensitivity to EMS than S-14. Various morphological characteristics of $M_1$ generation obtained from mutagen treatment were elaborately investigated for further maintenance of $M_2$ generation. In $M_2$ generation variants showing short stem, yellow color in seed coat, chlorophyll deficiencies in leaf or pod, abnormal flower color were selected as potentially useful mutants for breeding.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.16-22
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• 2021

This study investigated the reduction in human norovirus (HNV) GII. 4 count in pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas using electron beam irradiation. Infectious HNV GII. 4 was detected using RT-qPCR (real time reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction) with PMA (propidium monoazide)/sarkosyl. At electron beam doses 1, 5, 7, and 10 kGy, the count of HNV GII. 4 was 2.74, 2.37, 2.06, and 1.55 log copies/μL (control, 3.01 log copy/μL), respectively, confirming that as the irradiation dose increased, norovirus count reduced significantly (P<0.05). After PMA/sarkosyl treatment, the counts further reduced at the same irradiation dose, and 10 kGy showed significant differences between the non-treated and PMA/sarkosyl-treated samples (P<0.05). The Ed (decimal reduction dose of electron beam) value based on the first-order kinetic model was 7.33 kGy (R2=0.98). No significant difference was observed in the pH values of the control (6.2) and electron beam-irradiated samples at all doses (6.1). For sensory evaluation, the non-treated sample scored the highest in all categories (5.25-6.17), while the samples treated with 10 kGy showed the lowest score (4.67-5.33), although without statistical significance (P>0.05). Overall, our results suggest that 7 kGy electron beam is sufficient for the non-thermal sterilization of oysters without causing significant changes in quality.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.3-9
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• 2014

본 연구의 목적은 고용량 방사성요오드($^{131}I$) 치료 시 완하제(laxatives) 투여가 체내에 불필요한 방사능을 줄이는데 유용한지 알아보고자 하였다. 입원환자 20명(남:여=6:14, 나이 $46.3{\pm}8.1$세)을 대상으로 $^{131}I$ 5,550 MBq을 복용 한 그룹(Group 1)과 $^{131}I$ 5,550 MBq을 복용한 후 16시간 뒤에 완하제(laxatives)를 투여한 그룹(Group 2)으로 나누었다. 16시간, 40시간 후에 감마카메라(Symbia E, Siemens, USA)를 이용하여 전신스캔 하였으며, 위장관부(Gastro-intestinal tract, GI)와 대퇴부(thigh)에 관심영역(region of interest, ROI)을 설정하여 위 장관의 계수 감소율(reduction ratio)를 구하였다. 일정 시간 간격으로 측정기기(RadEye-G10, Thermo Fisher Scientific, USA)를 이용하여 환자로부터 1 m 거리에서 공간선량률(Spatial dose rate)을 측정한 후, Origin 8.5.1 software를 이용하여 그래프로 나타내었다. 완하제(laxatives) 투여에 따른 두 그룹 간 차이는 독립표본 T검정(Independent samples t-test)을 하였다. 방사성요오드($^{131}I$) 복용 후 16시간 $^{131}I$ 전신영상검사에서 위 장관 계수(count)치는 그룹 1은 $2,825{\pm}337$, 그룹 2는 $2,792{\pm}198$였으며(P>0.05), 40시간 $^{131}I$ 전신영상검사에서 그룹 1의 위 장관 계수(count) 치는 $1,623{\pm}179$, 그룹 2의 위 장관 계수(count)치는 $778{\pm}188$였다(P<0.05). 위 장관내 계수 감소율은 그룹 1은 $42.1{\pm}6.3%$, 그룹 2는 $71.2{\pm}7.7%$였다. 일정 시간 간격으로 공간선량률(spatial dose rate)을 측정하여 비교 분석한 결과 완하제(Laxatives)를 투여하기 전에는 두 그룹 간 유의한 차이가 없었으며(P>0.05), 완하제(laxatives) 투여 4시간 후 부터 두 그룹 간 유의한 차이가 있었다(P<0.05). 퇴원 시 측정한 공간선량률(spatial dose rate)은 그룹 1은 $23.8{\pm}6.7{\mu}Sv/h$, 그룹 2는 $8.2{\pm}2.4{\mu}Sv/h$로 완하제(laxatives)를 병용 투여한 환자에서 체내에 남아있는 방사능이 많이 줄어들었다. 완하제(laxatives) 병용 투여는 위 장관에 남아 있는 방사성요오드 ($^{131}I$)의 배출을 원활히 하여 환자의 체내 방사능량을 크게 낮출 수 있었으며 퇴원 시 방사선량률을 효과적으로 낮출 수 있었다. 따라서 퇴원 후 가족 또는 환자 주변의 일반인에 대한 불필요한 방사선 피폭을 줄 일수 있을 것이다. 또한 방사성요오드($^{131}I$)의 생물학적 반감기를 단축시킬 수 있어 환자의 체내에 방사능량이 법적 선량 이하가 되는 시간이 단축되어 효율적인 병실 운영과 관리가 가능하리라 기대 된다.