• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.1539-1544
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• 2014

Purpose: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), Lens culinaris agglutinin-reactive fraction of AFP (AFP-L3), and Golgi protein 73 (GP73) levels have been widely used as tumor markers for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of this study was to investigate whether these tumor markers could be used to monitor short-term treatment response and recurrence of HCC in patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Methods: Between July 2012 and July 2013, 53 consecutive patients with newly diagnosed HCC were prospectively enrolled in this study. Among these, 32 patients underwent RFA, after which they were followed up prospectively at the First Hospital of Jilin University in China. Results: AFP, AFP-L3, and GP-73 values pre-RFA were not associated with tumor size, whereas AFP and GP-73 levels tended to be associated with tumor number, the presence of vascular invasion, deterioration of liver function, advanced-stage disease, and a poor performance status. GP-73 levels were dramatically elevated in the patients with hepatitis C-associated HCC. Neither pre-RFA nor 1-month post-RFA tumor marker values were associated with short-term outcome. The short-term recurrence rate of AFP-positive patients measured 1 month post-RFA was obviously higher than that of AFP-negative patients. Conclusions: AFP and GP-73 values were associated with clinical variables representing tumor growth and invasiveness, and the AFP value measured 1 month post-RFA was a strong predictor of short-term recurrence in patients with HCC.

• 한국작물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국작물학회 2017년도 9th Asian Crop Science Association conference
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• pp.275-275
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• 2017

Dressing is a seasoned mixture usually used as a stuffing in food. Quality characteristics and antioxidant activity of fruit dressing using lentil legume were investigated. The four groups were divided into D-1(fruit dressing purchased from the local market in Deagu, Korea), D-2 (grapefruit-sugaring dressing prepared with grapefruit sugaring and lentil legume paste), D-3 (vinegar dressing purchased from the local market in Deagu, Korea), D-4 (pineapple-vinegar dressing prepared with pineapple vinegar and lentil legume paste), and then they were analyzed with regard to general compositions, Hunter's color value, mineral and free amino acid content and antioxidant activities. The pH and titratable acidity in all samples ranged from 2.9 to 4.6 and from 0.6 to 1.2%, respectively. The crude protein content were 2.29% for D-2 dressing and 4.03 for D-4 sample, while were not detected D-1 and D-3 samples. In case of Hunter's value, The ' L'and 'a' values of all samples ranged from 45.98 to 56.54 and from -1.59 to 3.30, respectively. The D-4 sample exhibited the higher levels of Ca (215.40 mg/kg), K (1,105.83 mg/kg), Mg (233.63 mg/kg) and Fe (13.78 mg/kg). The levels of heavy metals (As, Pb, Cd and Hg) in all samples were not detected. The contents of total amino acid in D-3 and D-4 samples were 8.269 and 3.419 mg/mL, respectively. The highest contents of total phenols($191.13{\mu}g\;GAE/mL$) and DPPH radical scavenging activity(93.69%, Inhibition) were observed in D-4 sample.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.179-186
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• 2002

Objective: Lectins are cell-agglutinating and sugar specific proteins or glycoproteins of non-immune origin that precipitate glycoconjugates having saccharides of appropriate complementarity. Because of these properties, plant lectins have been used to help characterize the carbohydrate moieties of glycoproteins in the zona pellucida (ZP) of several mammalian species including pigs. Treatment of oocytes with various lectins blocks sperm binding to the ZP in various mammalian species. This study was undertaken to examine the distribution of sugar residues in the ZP of pig oocytes matured in vitro and the ability of spermatozoa to bind to ZP and in vitro penetration in oocytes treated with fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-labelled lectins. Materials and Methods: The lectins of Banderiaea simplicifolia (BS-II, bind to $\beta$-D-N-acetylglucosamine), Canavalin ensiformis (Con A, bind to $\alpha$-D-Mannose), Lens culinaris (LCA, bind to a-D-Mannose), Ricinus communis (RCA-I, bind to $\beta$-D-Galactose) and Ulex europaeus (UEA-I, bind to $\alpha$-L-Fucose) were examined for spermatozoa penetration, binding capacity to ZP and distribution of lectins. Results: The penetration rates were significantry (p<0.05) higher in control oocytes (63%) than those treated with all lectins, but penetration rates ($40{\sim}49%$) were simililar in group treated with lectins. The incidence of monospermy was similar in oocytes untreated and UEA-I, but it was higher in oocytes treated with BS-II, Con A, RCA-I and LCA. The porcine oocytes cultured for 48 h in TC-199 medium were freed from cumulus cells and treated for 30 min with fluorescein isothiocyanate-labelled lectins. When examined under fluorescein illumination, higher (p<0.001) proportions of oocytes showed fluorescein of zona pellucida after treatment with Con A (93%), LCA (93%) and RCA-I (100%) than BS-II (37%) and UEA-I (50%). All of the oocytes treated with RCA-I exhibited strong fluorescein in the outer region of the zona pellucida while those treated with LCA exhibited strong fluorescein throughout the zona pellucida. BS-II bounded mainly to the outer region and UEA-I bounded mainly to the inner region of the zona pellucida, with either strong or weak fluorescein. At 120 min after insemination in vitro, fewer spermatozoa were bound to the zona pellucida of the oocytes treated with BS-II, Con-A and RCA-I. Of the lectins, Con A most inhibited sperm binding. Conclusions: These results suggest that $\beta$-D-Galactose residues in the porcine zona pellucida may act as primary sperm receptors and inducers of the sperm acrosome reaction and these sugar residues may be involved in the block to polyspermy.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제45권7호
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• pp.973-979
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 렌틸을 이용한 새로운 기능성 소재의 개발에 우선하여 세계적으로 소비량이 비교적 많은 벨루가, 레드, 그린, 프렌치 렌틸을 연구 소재로 선정하고, 0.2% HCl을 함유한 메탄올을 이용하여 추출물을 제조한 후 이들의 항산화 활성을 조사하였다. 총폴리페놀과 플라보노이드 함량은 각각 27.3~30.3 mg TAE/g과 13.14~16.29 mg QUE/g으로 다양하게 나타났으며, 그중 벨루가와 레드 렌틸이 상대적으로 높은 총폴리페놀 함량을 보였다. DPPH와 ABTS 라디칼 소거 활성 및 $H_2O_2$ 소거 활성은 총폴리페놀 함량이 상대적으로 높았던 벨루가와 레드 렌틸이 다른 품종에 비해 유의적으로 높은 활성을 보였으며, 항산화 활성 및 폴리페놀함량과의 비례적 상관관계가 있음을 확인할 수 있었다. ROS 소거 활성이 가장 높았던 벨루가 렌틸을 이용하여 linoleic acid에 대한 과산화 억제 효과를 FTC법으로 조사한 결과, $62.5{\sim}500{\mu}g/mL$에서 농도 의존적으로 유의적인 산화억제효과를 보였으며 $RC_{50}$은 $222.76{\mu}g/mL$로 확인되었다. 또한, 벨루가 및 레드 렌틸 추출물은 산화적 스트레스 발생을 통해 간세포 손상을 유발하는 것으로 알려진 알코올의 세포독성으로부터 우수한 간세포 보호 효과를 나타내었다. 따라서 향후 추가적인 세포실험과 동물실험을 통한 렌틸의 항산화 활성 검정 및 항산화 기전에 관한 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각되며, 이를 비롯한 다양한 생리활성에 대한 연구들이 이루어진다면 기능성 소재로서 렌틸의 산업적 응용이 활발해질 것으로 기대된다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권9호
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• pp.3595-3604
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• 2015

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has been one of the most fatal malignant tumors worldwide and its associated morbidity and mortality remain of significant concern. Based on in-depth reviews of serological diagnosis of HCC, in addition to AFP, there are other biomarkers: Lens culinaris agglutinin-reactive AFP (AFP-L3), descarboxyprothrombin (DCP), tyrosine kinase with Ig and eprdermal growth factor (EGF) homology domains 2 (TIE2)-espressing monocytes (TEMs), glypican-3 (GPC3), Golgi protein 73 (GP73), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCCA) have been proposed as biomarkers for the early detection of HCC. The diagnosis of HCC is primarily based on noninvasive standard imaging methods, such as ultrasound (US), dynamic multiphasic multidetector-row CT (MDCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Some experts advocate gadolinium diethyl-enetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd-EOB-DTPA) MRI and contrast-enhanced US as the promising imaging madalities of choice. With regard to recent advancements in tissue markers, many cuting-edge technologies using genome-wide DNA microarrays, qRT-PCR, and proteomic and inmunostaining studies have been implemented in an attempt to identify markers for early diagnosis of HCC. Only less than half of HCC patients at initial diagnosis are at an early stage treatable with curative options: local ablation, surgical resection, or liver transplant. Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is considered the standard of care with palliation for intermediate stage HCC. Recent innovative procedures using drug-eluting-beads and radioembolization using Yttrium-90 may exhibit beneficial effects in HCC treatment. During the past few years, several molecular targeted agents have been evaluated in clinical trials in advanced HCC. Sorafenib is currently the only approved systemic treatment for HCC. It has been approved for the therapy of asymptomatic HCC patients with well-preserved liver function who are not candidates for potentially curative treatments, such as surgical resection or liver transplantation. In the USA, Europe and particularly Japan, hepatitis C virus (HCV) related HCC accounts for most liver cancer, as compared with Asia-Pacific regions, where hepatitis B virus (HBV) may play a more important role in HCC development. HBV vaccination, while a vaccine is not yet available against HCV, has been recognized as a best primary prevention method for HBV-related HCC, although in patients already infected with HBV or HCV, secondary prevention with antiviral therapy is still a reasonable strategy. In addition to HBV and HCV, attention should be paid to other relevant HCC risk factors, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease due to obesity and diabetes, heavy alcohol consumption, and prolonged aflatoxin exposure. Interestingly, coffee and vitamin K2 have been proven to provide protective effects against HCC. Regarding tertiary prevention of HCC recurrence after surgical resection, addition of antiviral treatment has proven to be a rational strategy.

• 한국육종학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.453-462
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• 2018

본 연구는 열대, 아열대 지역에서 수집된 다양한 두류 작물의 국내적응성을 검토하기 위하여 농업형질을 조사하고, 유용성분을 평가하여 정보를 제공하므로써 자원의 활용가치를 높이고자 수행하였다. 시험에는 렌즈콩 68, 병아리콩 72, 송이콩 61자원, 총 3작물 201자원을 공시하였다. 작물별 개화일수 평균은 56.7일에서 60.8일로 큰 차이를 보이지 않았으나, 작물별 성숙일수 평균은 26.1일(렌즈콩)에서 107.3일(송이콩)로 변이가 매우 컸다. 작물별 생육일수의 평균은 렌즈콩이 86.8일로 가장 짧고, 병아리콩 108.4일, 송이콩이 163.9일로 가장 길었다. 열대, 아열대 수집 두류 중 병아리콩과 송이콩은 정상적인 개화, 결실로 국내재배가 가능하였으나, 송이콩의 생육일수를 줄일 수 있는 작형개발이 필요하며, 렌즈콩은 5월 이후 기온 상승으로 인해 정상적인 개화, 결실에 어려움이 있어 늦여름 작형을 고려해봐야 할 것으로 보인다. 작물별 100립중의 평균과 범위는 렌즈콩 2.2 g, 1.8-5.3 g, 병아리콩 22.9 g, 7.4-74.6 g, 송이콩 3.8 g, 3.2-5.0 g이었다. 두과 작물은 단백질과 섬유질이 풍부한 것으로 알려졌으며 본 결과의 작물별 조단백 함량 평균은 17.3-26.4%, 조섬유 함량 평균은 4.3-9.5%로 조단백, 조섬유 모두 송이콩의 평균 함량이 가장 높았다. 작물별 식이섬유 함량 평균은 15.7-50.7%로 렌즈콩, 병아리콩은 대조품종인 신선두와 유사한 수준이었으나 송이콩은 월등히 높아(평균 50.7%, 최고 56.3%, IT208112) 식이섬유 고함유 작물로서 활용가치가 있을 것으로 보인다. 렌즈콩, 병아리콩, 송이콩 모두 100립중과 조섬유, 식이섬유 함량간에 높은 부의 상관을 보였으며, 병아리콩의 100립중 변이가 큼에 따라 상관관계가 있는 모든 성분 함량의 변이도 컸다. 전통적으로 활용하고 있는 작물인 강낭콩의 성분 함량과 비교한 결과 평균 조단백 함량은 송이콩과 렌즈콩에서, 조지방, 조섬유 함량은 송이콩과 병아리콩에서 식이섬유 함량은 송이콩에서 우수하였다. 송이콩은 조단백, 조섬유, 식이섬유 함량이 다른 두류 작물보다 월등히 우수한 것으로 나타나 가공용, 기능성용, 산업용 등 용도를 발굴하여 활용할 가치가 있을 것으로 보인다.