• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.28-34
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• 2006

현재 probiotics로 상업화되어 있는 B. coagulans IDCC 1201(상업용 명칭 : Lactobacillus sporogenes)이 acid phytase 및 $Co^{2+}$를 cofactor로 갖는 metalloenzyme 특성을 가진 phytase를 생산하고, cofactor로 사용되는 $Co^{2+}$ ion이 B. coagulans IDCC 1201 유래 phytase의 열 안정성에 기여하였다. 또한 B. coagulans IDCC 1201의 phytase 유전자 서열을 분석한 결과 B. subtilis 168 유래의 enzyme 서열과 높은 상동성을 나타내었다. 본 연구결과를 토대로 B. coagulans IDCC 1201 장내 균총의 정상화를 가져와, 질병 예방과 면역력 향상을 구현함과 동시에 가축이 곡물에 함유된 phytic acid의 섭취로 인한 항영양인자, 환경오염등의 문제점을 해결할 수 있는 사료 첨가제로써의 산업적 효용가치가 풍부할 것으로 전망된다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제30권10호
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• pp.1480-1487
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• 2020

Our previous report determined that miR-144 is a key regulator of intestinal epithelial permeability in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) rats. Recent evidence has shown that lactobacilli play an important role in the relief of IBS-D symptoms. However, few studies have addressed the mechanisms by which microRNAs and lactobacilli exert their beneficial effects on intestinal epithelial permeability. Hence, to elucidate whether miRNAs and lactobacilli play roles in intestinal epithelial barrier regulation, we compared miRNA expression levels in intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) under Lactobacillus casei (L. casei LC01) treatment. IECs and L. casei LC01 were co-cultured and then subjected to microRNA microarray assay. qRT-PCR, western blot and ELISA were used to detect the expression of occludin (OCLN) and zonula occludens 1 (ZO1/TJP1). The interaction between miRNAs and L. casei LC01 acting in IECs was investigated through transfection of RNA oligoribonucleotides and pcDNA 3.1 plasmid. The results are as follows: 1) L. casei LC01 decreased the expression of miR-144 and FD4 and promoted OCLN and ZO1 expression in IECs; 2) L. casei LC01 enhanced the barrier function of IECs via downregulation of miR-144 and upregulation of OCLN and ZO1; 3) Under L. casei LC01 treatment, OCLN and ZO1 overexpression could partially eliminate the promoting effect of miR-144 on intestinal permeability in IECs. Our results demonstrate that L. casei LC01 regulates intestinal permeability of IECs through miR-144 targeting of OCLN and ZO1. L. casei LC01 can be a possible therapeutic target for managing dysfunction of the intestinal epithelial barrier.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제38권9호
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• pp.706-716
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• 2005

High blood pressure is an important determinant of the incidence of coronary heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, renal failure, and peripheral vascular disease. Recommendations for control of high blood pressure emphasize lifestyle modification, including weight control, reduced sodium intake, increased physical activity. Subjects who were normotensive (n=19, $47.2\pm9.0$ y, BP l16/81 mmHg) ,treatment hypertensive (n=33, $54.2\pm6.9$ y, BP 132/85 mmHg) and non-treatment hypertensive (n=14, $50.1\pm11.0$ y, 149/94 mmHg) recruited. Anthropometric assessment (height weight waist circumference, hip circumference, fat$\%$, fat mass, and lean body mass) and dietary assessments (using 3-days food records, daily nutrient intakes were inuysed by CAN PRO 2.0 were carried out. Blood and 24-hour urine were collected). Test of recognition for salt taste threshold were performed. In non-treatment hypertensive male subjects, weight, $\%$IBW, BMI, and waist circumference were significantly higher than those of normotensive and treatment hypertensive subjects (p<0.05) .Food habits were not significantly different among the three groups. Intakes of vitamin A, vitamin B,, and vitamin B, were significantly higher in normotensive group (p<0.05). Intakes of sodium and salt taste recognition threshold were the highest in normotensive group and the lowest in treatment hypertensive group (p<0.05). Blood levels of lipids and minerals were not significantly different among the three groups. Urinary calcium level of normotensive group were significantly higher than that of treatment hypertensive and non-treatment hypertensive groups (p<0.05). These results indicate that continuous management of hypertension by drug and non-drug treatment affects salt taste recognition threshold and reduced the consumption of sodium. However, dietary sodium intake exceed recommended sodium intake to prevent and treat hypertension. It is necessary to develop the lifestyle modification program that may have beneficial effects on hypertension treatment.

• Nutritional Sciences
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.65-69
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• 2004

A study was carried out to determine the effect of a very low-carbohydrate diet on weight gain, body composition, and serum levels of cholesterol, triacylglycerol, glucose, ketone bodies and insulin. Twenty rats (mean initial weight, 212 g) were divided into two groups and each group was assigned a conventional high-carbohydrate diet (control) or a very low-carbohydrate diet containing 59.8% ground pork rind snack and fed the diet for four weeks. Average daily body weight gain was not different between the two groups during the first two weeks, but was significantly lower in rats fed the very low-carbohydrate diet than in those in the control group during third (p<0.05) and fourth weeks (p<0.01). Feedintake as well as energy intake was lower in rats fed the very low-carbohydrate diet than in those in the control group. The very low-carbohydrate diet reduced (p<0.01) serum triacylglycerol (34$\pm$83 vs 82$\pm$8 mg/l00 mL) and insulin (3.90$\pm$0.53 vs 7.60$\pm$0.61 $\mu$IU/mL) levels, while increasing (p<0.01) ketone body level (368$\pm$25 vs 236$\pm$24 $\mu$mol/L), compared with the control. Serum glucose and total cholesterol levels were not different (p>0.05) between the two dietary treatments. Proximate analysis of carcasses showed that the very low-carbohydrate diet decreased (p<0.01) body fat (26.1$\pm$1.04 vs 30.5$\pm$0.86%), while increasing (p<0.01) body protein (63.1$\pm$0.94 vs 59.4$\pm$0.70%) contents. Results indicate that short-term feeding of a very low-carbohydrate diet is beneficial for alleviating risk factors known to involve cardiovascular diseases or artherosclerosis. However, more studies with model animals as well as humans are recommended to examine the long-term health benefits of low-carbohydrate diets.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.113-120
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• 2012

In our previous studies, dietary supplements of silk protein, sericin, and fibroin, were beneficial for improving epidermal levels of ceramides, which are the major lipids for maintaining the epidermal barrier. In this study, we investigated the dietary effects of silk protein on epidermal levels of free sphingoid bases and their phosphates such as $C_{18}$ sphingosine (So), $C_{18}$ sphinganine (Sa), $C_{18}$ sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), and $C_{18}$ sphinganine-1-phosphate (Sa1P), which are either synthetic substrate or degradative metabolites of ceramides. Forty-five male NC/Nga mice, an animal model of atopic dermatitis (AD), were divided into three groups: group CA was an atopic control and fed a control diet, group S was fed a 1% sericin diet, and group F was fed a 1% fibroin diet. Fifteen male BALB/c mice served as group C (control group) and were fed the control diet. All mice were fed with diets and water $ad$ $libitum$ for 10 weeks. Sa in group CA was lower than that in group C, but So in group CA was similar to that in group C. So and Sa were higher in groups S and F than those in group CA; So level was even higher than that in group C, and Sa level was similar to that of group C. The So/Sa ratio in group CA, which is reported to increase in AD, was significantly higher than that of group C. The So/Sa ratio was lower in groups S and F than that in group CA, and decreased further in group F. However, S1P and Sa1P in groups S and F were similar to those in group CA. Taken together, we demonstrated that silk protein, sericin and fibroin dietary supplements, increased So and Sa levels, and decreased the So/Sa ratio.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2018년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.102-102
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• 2018

Protaetia Brevitarsis Seulensis(white grub) has been traditionally used as medicinal stuff to treat blood stasis, occlusion of menstruation, tetanus and liver cancer in Asian countries (Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, India and Myanmar). Especially, Donguibogam, which is traditional korean medicinal book, described the white grub as traditional medicine to treat hepatic diseases and vascular disorders. The white grub has been considered as highly nutritional food. The major constituents of white grub are rich in protein, healthy fats, iron, calcium. Recent studies announced that white grub has hepatoprotective effect and anti-microbacterial effect. However, the immuno-enhancing effect of white grub extracts in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells has not been studied yet. In this study, the various concentrations of white grub extract were examined to find immuno-enhancing effects on RAW 264.7 cells. Cytotoxicity was determined by MTT assay and immuno-enhancing effect of white grub extract was investigated by measuring nitric oxide (NO) production compared with only lipopolysaccharide (LPS) treatment. White grub extracts (0.001 - 10 mg/ml) did not show cytotoxicity. Additionally, white grub extracts (0.001 - 1mg/ml) had Immuno-enhancing effect on RAW 264.7 cells compared with only LPS treated group. These results might be provided proof to develop beneficial immuno-enhancing material for human health.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.506-510
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• 2010

본 연구는 뇌혈관성 질환의 예방을 위한 양생약선으로의 활용을 위한 약용식물에 관한 연구의 일환으로 계획되었고 문헌상의 기록을 바탕으로 한 약용식물의 여러 기능 중 혈류 및 혈압 개선 효과에 중점을 두고 그 기능을 과학적으로 확인하여 보고자 하였다. 흰쥐를 대상으로 LDF를 이용하여 약용식물 추출물이 국소 뇌혈류량과 혈압에 미치는 효과를 관찰한 결과는 다음과 같다. 추출물을 여러 농도로 투여 시 국소 뇌혈류량은 증가되었다. 추출물이 국소 뇌혈류량을 증가시키는 기전을 확인하기 위해 atropine, L-NNA, methylene blue, indomethacin을 전 처리한 후 추출물을 투여하였을 때는 국소 뇌혈류량에 유의한 변화를 관찰할 수 없었으나 propranolol을 전 처리한 후 추출물을 1.0 mg/kg 농도 이상으로 투여했을 때는 국소 뇌혈류량이 유의적으로 증가함을 관찰할 수 있었다. 추출물을 여러 농도로 투여 시 혈압은 감소되었다. 추출물이 혈압의 변화를 초래하는지를 확인하기 위해 atropine, L-NNA, methylene blue, indomethacin을 전 처리한 후 추출물을 투여하였을 때는 혈압변화에 유의한 변화를 관찰할 수 없었으나, propranolol을 전 처리한 후 추출물을 1.0 mg/kg 농도 이상으로 투여했을 때는 혈압이 유의적으로 감소함을 관찰할 수 있었다. 결과에서 약용식물 추출물은 뇌혈류량을 증가시키고 혈압을 강하시키는 작용이 있음을 확인하였고 그 기전은 교감신경 $\beta$ 수용체의 활성을 변화시킴으로써 나타난 것으로 판단된다. 따라서 연구의 목적인 약선식으로의 활용에 있어 원재료로 사용이 가능하다고 판단되며 완제품에 대한 영양성분 및 유효성에 대한 연구를 수행할 때 기초자료가 될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.133-140
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• 2017

Purpose: This study compares the effects of treadmill gait training accompanied by visual feedback and general treadmill gait training on the gait and balance ability of patients with chronic stroke. Methods: A total of 11 patients with chronic stroke were randomly divided into either the treadmill gait training accompanied by visual feedback group (six patients) or the general treadmill gait training group (five patients). The gait and balance ability of the two groups were measured before and after the interventions using the functional reach test, the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, Berg's balance test, and the Biodex balance test. The treadmill gait training accompanied by visual feedback group performed the exercise under the supervision of a therapist after first being provided with a hat and a goal that was devised for the purpose of providing visual feedback information. The interventions were applied to the respective groups for four weeks. For the statistical analysis, we conducted a Mann-Whitney test to compare the results between the two groups. Additionally, the Wilcoxon test was used to compare the results from before and after the intervention in each group. Results: The treadmill gait training accompanied by visual feedback group showed a significant difference in terms of the functional reach test after the intervention when compared to the general treadmill gait training group (p<0.05). Although there was no significant difference, the treadmill gait training accompanied by visual feedback group showed a larger improvement in the TUG test, Berg's balance test, and the Biodex balance test than the general treadmill gait training group (p>0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that treadmill gait training accompanied by visual feedback can be used as a beneficial intervention scheme for the recovery of the gait and balance ability of patients with chronic stroke.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권14호
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• pp.6039-6046
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• 2015

Aims: To investigate effect of metallic nanoparticles, silver (AgNPs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as antitumor treatment in vitro against human breast cancer cells (MCF-7) and their associated mechanisms. This could provide new class of engineered nanoparticles with desired physicochemical properties and may present newer approaches for therapeutic modalities to breast cancer in women. Materials and Methods: A human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) was used as a model of cells. Metallic nanoparticles were characterized using UV-visible spectra and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Cytotoxic effects of metallic nanoparticles on MCF-7 cells were followed by colorimetric SRB cell viability assays, microscopy, and cellular uptake. Nature of cell death was further investigated by DNA analysis and flow cytometry. Results: Treatment of MCF-7 with different concentrations of 5-10nm diameter of AgNPs inhibited cell viability in a dose-dependent manner, with IC50 value of $6.28{\mu}M$, whereas treatment of MCF-7 with different concentrations of 13-15nm diameter of AuNPs inhibited cell viability in a dose-dependent manner, with IC50 value of $14.48{\mu}M$. Treatment of cells with a IC50 concentration of AgNPs generated progressive accumulation of cells in the S phase of the cell cycle and prevented entry into the M phase. The treatment of cells with IC50 concentrations of AuNPs similarly generated progressive accumulation of cells in sub-G1 and S phase, and inhibited the entrance of cells into the M phase of the cell cycle. DNA fragmentation, as demonstrated by electrophoresis, indicated induction of apoptosis. Conclusions: Our engineered silver nanoparticles effectively inhibit the proliferation of human breast carcinoma cell line MCF-7 in vitro at high concentration ($1000{\mu}M$) through apoptotic mechanisms, and may be a beneficial agent against human carcinoma but further detailed study is still needed.

• 한국균학회지
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.112-117
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• 2013

Phytophthora capsici는 고추에 역병을 일으켜 우리나라뿐만 아니라 전 세계적으로 심각한 피해를 주는 대표적인 식물병원균이다. 최근 환경문제로 화학 농약을 대체하여 유용미생물을 이용한 생물학적 방제가 가장 바람직한 방제 방법으로 대두되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 고추역병에 피해를 보이지 않는 건전한 고추재배지 근권에서 토양시료를 채취하여 토양근권세균을 분리하였다. 총 360여점의 미생물 콜로니를 분리하였으며, 이들 콜로니의 색깔과 모양 등의 형태학적 특징을 기준으로 총 12개의 그룹으로 재분류하였다. 그 중 항균작용을 알아보기 위해 실시한 in vitro 실험에서 고추역병균에 길항효과를 보인 GJ-1, GJ-11, GJ-12 균주를 분리하였으며 길항효과가 없는 균주 2개(GJ-4, GJ-5)를 대조군으로 선발하였다. 선발된 5균주에 대하여 sidero-phore의 활성을 검정한 결과 GJ-1과 GJ-5 두 균주가 CAS 배지에서 orange halo zone을 크게 형성하여 siderophore를 많이 분비하는 균주로 확인되었다. 그리고 토양중의 난용성 인산염을 가용화시켜 식물의 생장촉진효과를 보이는 phosphate solubilization 활성을 검정한 결과 GJ-1, GJ-5, GJ-12 균주가 난용성 인산염에 대한 분해능력을 나타내었다. 따라서 P. capsici에 강한 항균활성을 나타내며 siderophore를 생산하고 인산가용화 능력이 뛰어난 유용미생물 GJ-1을 최종적으로 선발하였다. 최종 선발된 GJ-1균주를 동정하여 Bacillus sp.로 명명하였다. Bacillus sp. GJ-1의 길항작용은 Rhizoctonia solani, Pythium ultimum, Fusarium solani에 대한 식물병원성 진균에서도 좋은 효과를 나타내었다. 따라서 Bacillus sp. GJ-1은 생물학적 방제제로 고추역병균을 포함하여 다른 토양 식물병원성 진균 방제에 이용 가치가 있을 것으로 판단된다.