• 통상정보연구
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.479-508
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• 2010

Korea is leading in G20 summit beginning in 2011 and the 19th United Nations World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) to attract international conferences and meetings. The interests on MICE have been increasing. The MICE, from the mid-l990s, was launched in Singapore in terms of the convention industry leader in Asia, stands for corporate a generic term of Meeting, tourism award Incentive, Convention, and Exhibition. The MICE has been showing many good results as a golden industry such that no pollution has occurred and the effect is very large invisible value can be created because most of the participants in international conference are opinion leaders in each country and they can be Korea brand promoters in their home country after attending the conference and returning to. Korea has been ranked at the world's 11th most-popular destination for international business meetings, confirming its world-class reputation for business events. Korea cities also featured highly on the list. Seoul was ranked seventh globally, while Busan jumped to sixth in Asia and Jeju came in at number eight. Changwon, Daegu, Daejeon, Gyeongju and Gwangju also made their debuts on the Asian list. Consequently, the economic & political effects of MICE industry were investigated and accordingly the revitalization of the global MICE bureau was discussed.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.49-53
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• 2018

Cyclohexanone ($C_6H_{10}O$, CAS No. 108-94-1) is a colorless oily liquid obtained through the oxidation of cyclohexane or dehydrogenation of phenol. It is used in the manufacture of adhesives, sealant chemicals, agricultural chemicals, paint and coating additives, solvent, electrical and electronic products, paints and coatings, photographic supplies, film, photochemicals, and as an intermediate in nylon production. Owing to the lack of information on repeated inhalation toxicity of cyclohexaone, in this study, we aimed to characterize the subacute inhalation toxicity. B6C3F1 mice were exposed to 0, 50, 150, and 250 ppm of cyclohexanone for 6 hr/day, 5 days/week for 4 weeks via whole-body inhalation in accordance with the OECD Test Guideline 412 (subacute inhalation toxicity: 28-day study). Mortality, clinical signs, body weights, food consumption, hematology, serum biochemistry, organ weights, as well as gross and histopathological findings were evaluated between the control and exposure groups. No mortality or remarkable clinical signs were observed during the study. No adverse effects on body weight, food consumption, hematology, serum biochemistry, and organ weights, gross or histopathological lesions were observed in any male or female mice in any of the exposure groups, although some statistically significant changes were observed in organ weights. We concluded that no observable adverse effect level (NOAEL) is above 250 ppm in mice exposed to cyclohexanone for 6 hr/day for 5 days/week.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제62권4호
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• pp.355-359
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• 2019

In vivo micronucleus tests were performed to investigate the mutagenic potential of 4-butylaniline and N-butylaniline, which are used in dye intermediates and organic intermediates respectively. Groups of 5 male ICR mice were treated with vehicle or 4-butylaniline for 2 consecutive days by oral gavage at concentrations of 0 (control), 64, 160, 400, and 1000 mg/kg. Statistically significant and dose-dependent increases were found for micronuclei frequencies in male mice (p <0.05). These results suggest that 4-butylaniline can induce genetic effects in the micronuclei of male mouse bone marrow cells. Based on the positive results obtained in cytogenetic analyses of somatic cells in vivo, Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Category 2 was assigned. N-butylaniline was administered for 2 consecutive days by oral gavage to male ICR mice at dose of 0 (control), 64, 160, 400, and 800 mg/kg. N-butylaniline tested negative for micronuclei induction in mice, although N-butylaniline was associated with micronucleus induction at the highest dose. Based on the negative results obtained for cytogenetic analyses of somatic cells in vivo, "Not Classified" was assigned.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.137-143
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• 2010

Objectives : The present study was conducted to examine the effect of Cudraniae Tricuspidatae Radix(CTR), which is the radix part of Cudrania tricuspidata Bureau, on cytokine secretion from the joint cells and spleen cells of mice with arthritis induced by collagen and verify its efficacy against rheumatoid arthritis. Methods : Three kinds of extract were prepared from CTR through extraction with hot-water and ethanol. The levels of cytokine secreted from the cells were measured, after the mice knee joint cells were cultured with each extract. Results : The three kinds of extracts from CTR decreased the growth rate and levels of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, and TNF-${\alpha}$ from knee joint cells of mice. All of the organic-soluble fraction, such as hexane, ethyl ether, ethyl acetate, butanol, and residual water-soluble fraction decreased the levels of IL-$1{\beta}$, TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-6, and IL-10. Conclusion : These results suggest that CTR had some effects on rheumatitis, with fat and water-solubles in organic solvent considered as the effective element.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.121-128
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• 2009

Objectives : The present study purposed to examine the effect of Cudraniae Lignum, which is the wooden part of Cudrania tricuspidata Bureau (Moraceae), on cytokine secretion from the joint cells of mice with arthritis induced by collagen and verify its efficacy against rheumatoid arthritis. Methods : We prepared the hot-water extract, ethanol extract and methanol extract of Cudraniae Lignum, and tested their effects on cytokine secretion from the joint cells of mice with arthritis induced by collagen. Results : 1. Cudraniae Lignum reduced the secretion of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1$\beta$, INF-$\alpha$ and IL-6 from joint cells. 2. The effect for reducing the secretion of IL-1$\beta$, TNF-$\alpha$ and IL-6 was strong in order of methanol extract, ethanol extract and hot water extract. 3. Considering the effect on cytokine secretion, the effective element is soluble in organic solvent, and is not volatile. 4. The ethanol extract and methanol extract of Cudraniae Lignum lowered the survival rate of cells significantly, but still the survival rate was over 92%, suggesting the low toxicity of the extracts. Conclusions : Cudraniae Lignum is considered effective for rheumatoid arthritis, and the effective element is considered soluble in organic solvent.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.227-232
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• 2022

본 연구는 지속가능한 MICE행사 운영에 관한 탐색적 연구이며, FGI 방법으로 수행되었다. 연구대상은 MICE분야 업계, 학계 등 전문성을 가진 12명을 선정하였는데 본 연구의 경우 무엇보다 연구내용에 대한 전문성과 특수성이 연구의 신뢰도를 높이고 타당성을 확보하는 원천이기 때문이다. 연구기간은 2021년 6월~8월까지 3개월간 진행되었다. 연구의 결과, MICE산업에서 지속가능한 발전 전략을 마련하는 것은 매우 중요하며, 특히 주최자관점에서 행사 운영 시 실천해야할 가이드라인의 필요성이 도출되었다. 또한 이론적 근거를 바탕으로 실무에서 활용 가능한 항목 도출이 중요하며, 국제적으로 통용되는 지속가능한 발전목표(UNSDGs) 및 관광 및 MICE분야에서 개발되었던 지속가능한 MICE 연구를 활용한 연구 결과 도출이 요구되었다. 따라서 이와 같은 MICE분야 전문가들의 검증을 통해 MICE 개최 시 활용가능한 주최자관점에서의 이론적, 실무적 가이드라인이 개발되었다. 연구의 결과는 향후 지속가능한 MICE행사 개최에 있어 보다 효과적인 전략 수립을 위한 시사점을 제공할 것이다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.93-99
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• 2009

꾸지뽕 당단백질이 간의 조직에 존재하는 항산화계 해독효소의 활성을 증가시켜서 $CCl_4$로 유도된 간독성화 과정에서 생성된 ROS에 의해 야기되는 산화적 스트레스를 억제하는 scavenger로서 기능을 가지고 있는 것으로 분석된다. 또한 혈청 중 LDH 활성증가는 간 및 기타조직의 질환 및 악성 종양 등에서 나타나는 소견으로 LDH를 내포한 조직이 파괴될 때 혈액으로 흘러나와 혈중 LDH가 상승하며, 혈액 중 지질과산화 반응은 생체조직막의 다가불포화지방산 유리기에 의해 산화적 분해를 일으키는 지표로 사용되는 TBARS의 수치, DNA 염기의 deamination 등을 유도함으로써, 유전자의 돌연변이(mutagenesis)로 인한 세포독성을 일으키는 NO 등의 수치가 유의적인 수준으로 억제될 뿐만 아니라, 염증 매개시 단백질인 NF-kB(p50)을 억제함으로써 $CCl_4$에 의한 간독성 과정에서 촉진된 염증 신호전달기전을 억제할 수 있었다. 따라서 꾸지뽕 당단백질은 탁월한 천연 항산화제로서 간의 독성 및 염증 반응을 억제하는 것으로 실험결과 분석된다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.129-136
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• 2015

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: A variety of immunomodulators can improve the efficacy of low-dose chemotherapeutics. Active hexose correlated compound (AHCC), a mushroom mycelia extract, has been shown to be a strong immunomodulator. Whether AHCC could enhance the antitumor effect of low-dose 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) via regulation of host immunity is unknown. MATERIALS/METHODS: In the current study Hepatoma 22 (H22) tumor-bearing mice were treated with PBS, 5-FU ($10mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}{\cdot}d^{-1}$, i.p), or AHCC ($360mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}{\cdot}d^{-1}$, i.g) plus 5-FU, respectively, for 5 d. $CD^{3+}$, $CD^{4+}$, $CD^{8+}$, and NK in peripheral blood were detected by flow cytometry. ALT, AST, BUN, and Cr levels were measured by biochemical assay. IL-2 and $TNF{\alpha}$ in serum were measured using the RIA kit and apoptosis of tumor was detected by TUNEL staining. Bax, Bcl-2, and TS protein levels were measured by immunohistochemical staining and mRNA level was evaluated by RT-PCR. RESULTS: Diet consumption and body weight showed that AHCC had no apparent toxicity. AHCC could reverse liver injury and myelosuppression induced by 5-FU (P < 0.05). Compared to mice treated with 5-FU, mice treated with AHCC plus 5-FU had higher thymus index, percentages of $CD^{3+}$, $CD^{4+}$, and NK cells (P < 0.01), and ratio of $CD^{4+}$/$CD^{8+}$ (P < 0.01) in peripheral blood. Radioimmunoassay showed that mice treated with AHCC plus 5-FU had the highest serum levels of IL-2 and $TNF{\alpha}$ compared with the vehicle group and 5-FU group. More importantly, the combination of AHCC and 5-FU produced a more potent antitumor effect (P < 0.05) and caused more severe apoptosis in tumor tissue (P < 0.05) compared with the 5-FU group. In addition, the combination of AHCC and 5-FU further up-regulated the expression of Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax) (P < 0.01), while it down-regulated the expression of B cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: These results support the claim that AHCC might be beneficial for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.289-297
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• 2017

본 연구는 고지방식이로 유도된 제2형 당뇨 동물모델에서 잠상산물의 항당뇨 및 지질개선 효과를 규명하기 위하여 C57BL/6N 마우스에 14주간 잠상산물 분말(ML, SK, MF, CT)을 급여한 후 제2형 당뇨의 임상적 지표 및 인슐린 신호 전달체계에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. HFD군보다 잠상산물을 급여한 군들의 체중증가량이 감소하는 경향이었으며, 혈장 포도당 및 인슐린 농도는 HFD군보다 ML분말을 급여한 군에서 특히 감소하였다. 혈장 T-C 농도는 HFD군에 비하여 ML과 SK 분말 급여 군에서 유의적으로 감소하였으며, 혈장 HDL-C 농도 및 HTR은 HFD군보다 ML군과 SK군에서 현저히 증가하였다. 간 조직 지질 농도는 HFD군보다 잠상산물을 급여한 네 군 모두에서 TG와 T-C 농도의 유의적인 감소가 나타났다. 이상의 결과 잠상산물 중 ML분말이 혈장 포도당, 인슐린, T-C 및 TG 농도를 가장 효과적으로 감소시켰으며, 혈장 HDL-C 농도 및 HTR은 증가시켰다. 또한, 내장지방 조직의 AKT, S6K, 그리고 AMPK의 활성도 증가시킨 것으로 보아 고지방식이에 의한 인슐린 저항성 및 지질 대사를 개선한 것으로 생각된다. 향후 ML의 인슐린 저항성 개선 효과에 대해 더 깊이 있는 기전연구가 수행된다면 제2형 당뇨환자를 위한 건강기능성 식품으로 개발될 수 있을 것으로 생각한다.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.747-754
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• 2020

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of high-oleate and normal-oleate peanut consumption on adipose mass and serum lipids in obese-induced C57BL/6J mice. After four weeks of the high-fat diet, mice were randomly divided into six groups: normal control (NC) diet, high-fat control (HFC) diet, high-oleate peanut-seed (HOPS) diet, normal-oleate peanut-seed (NOPS) diet, high-oleate peanut-oil (HOPO) diet, and olive-oil (OO) diet. After four weeks, all four experimental diet groups showed significantly lower body weight and epididymal fat weight than HFC group. In four experimental diet groups, serum triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were significantly lower, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) was significantly higher than HFC group. TG was significantly decreased in HOPS group (92.1±1.2 mg/dL) than NOPS group (101.7±5.3 mg/dL, p<0.05). Similarly, LDL-C was significantly lower in HOPS group (66.1±2.8 mg/dL) than NOPS (76.9±1.5 mg/dL, p<0.05), on the other hand, HDL-C indicated a significant elevation in HOPS (50.5±2.1 mg/dL) than NOPS group (45.2±1.6 mg/dL, p<0.05). This result suggests that the consumption of high-oleate peanut has a favorable effect on the plasma lipid profile.