• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.204-215
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• 2024

This study was designed to examine the effect of Lactilactobacillus curvatus LB-P9 on hair regeneration. The treatment of LB-P9 conditioned medium increased the proliferation of both hair follicle dermal papilla cells and hair germinal matrix cells (hGMCs). Moreover, the expression levels of hair growth factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and fibroblast growth factor 7 were significantly elevated in hGMCs co-cultured with LB-P9. After time-synchronized depilation, mice were orally administered with either 4×10⁷ colony forming unit (CFU) of LB-P9 (low dose) or 4×10⁸ CFU of LB-P9 (high dose), once daily for 4 weeks. Compared with the vehicle (phosphate-buffered saline)-administrated group, the LB-P9-treated groups exhibited accelerated hair regrowth rate and enhanced hair thickness in a dose-dependent manner. Supporting this observation, both hair follicle numbers and the dermal thickness in skin tissues of the LB-P9-treated groups were increased, compared to those of the vehicle-treated group. These results might be explained by the increased level of β-catenin and number of hair follicle stem cells (CD34⁺ CD49f⁺ cells) in the skin tissues of mice administered with LB-P9, compared to the vehicle-treated mice. Also, increased serum levels of hair growth factors such as VEGF and insulin-like growth factor-1, and superoxide dismutase were found in the LB-P9-treated groups, compared to those of the vehicle-treated group. Taken together, these results might demonstrate that the oral administration of LB-P9 promotes hair regeneration by the enhancement of dermal papilla proliferation through the stimulation of hair growth factor production.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.119-124
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• 2008

Many automobile assembly workers often do several cycles of tasks continuously, i.e., without breaks, to get a longer break. This is not recommended since the dose of fatigue increases exponetially with time and it takes much longer time to recover. In this study, a laboratory experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of work/rest schedules on workload of a repetitive upper-limb task. Eleven male subjects participated in the experiment, in which simulated screw driving tasks were carried out repetitively with 3 different work/rest schedules: standard breaks(1 cycle of work at a time, 60 20-s breaks), medium breaks(5 cycles of work at a time, 12 100-s breaks), and long breaks(10 cycles of work at a time, 6 200-s breaks). The result showed that medium- and long-breaks schedules significantly increased the level of perceived discomfort and %HRR as compared to the standard-break schedule. The subjects' preference was not statistically different among work/rest schedules, which might be caused from the absolutely low level of workload of the experimental tasks. From the results, it is recommended to have frequent and shorter breaks rather than infrequent and longer breaks to decrease the level of physical workload. A more expanded studies, however, should be carried out to provide more practical safety guidelines on the work practice of continuous working without breaks among automobile assembly workers.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.163-170
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• 2021

Bacterial infections in the female reproductive tract negatively affect ovarian function, follicular development, and embryo development, leading to the eventual failure of fertilization. Moreover, bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS) can interfere with the immune system and reproductive system of the host animal. Therefore, this study examined the effect of LPS on the in vitro maturation (IVM) of pig oocytes. Oocytes were matured in TCM199 medium in the presence of varying concentrations of LPS (0 - 50 ㎍·mL^-1). The maturation rate, cortical granules (CGs) migration, and chromosome alignment were subsequently evaluated during the meiotic development of the oocytes. We observed a dose-dependent and significant decrease in the metaphase II (MII) rate with increasing concentrations of LPS (97.6% control [0 ㎍·mL^-1 LPS] vs. 10.4-74.9% LPS [1 - 50 ㎍·mL^-1], p < 0.05). In addition, compared to the control oocytes without LPS, higher levels of abnormal CGs distribution (18.1 - 50.0% LPS vs. 0% control), chromosome/spindle alignment (20.3 - 56.7% LPS vs. 0% control), and intracellular ROS generation were observed in oocytes matured with LPS (p < 0.05). Nitrite levels were also increased in the maturation medium derived from the oocytes matured with LPS (p < 0.05). These results indicate that LPS induces oxidative stress during IVM and affects oocyte maturation, including CGs migration and chromosome alignment of pig oocytes.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.19-28
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• 2000

농도와 기간에 따른 바이러스 감염 및 항바이러스제인 amantadine병행 첨가 시 Maddin Darby canine kidney (MDCK) 세포 내의 free radical 해독계 효소인 glutathione S-transferase (GST)와 lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)의 활성 변동을 상호비교 관찰하였다. 바이러스에 감염된 MDCK세포는 감염 3일 후 1 TCID$_{50}$ 군은 80%이상, 10 TCID$_{50}$ 군은 거의 대부분의 단층세포가 탈락되는 병변 효과가 나타났다. Amantadine cytotoxic dose %가 증가함에 따라 MDCK 세포 내의 GST 및 LDH 활성은 농도에 따라 유의하게 감소되었고, 감염배지 내 LDH 활성은 대조군 보다 유의한 증가를 보였다. 인플루엔자 바이러스 type A 접종농도와 기간에 따른 MDCK세포 내의 GST및 LDH활성은 1 및 10 TCID$_{50}$ 감염군에서 감염 3일 후부터 유의하게 감소되었고, 감염배지 내의 LDH활성은 10배 이상 증가되었다. 인플루엔자 바이러스 type A 100 TCID$_{50}$ 감염과 amantadine병행 첨가 시 GST 및 LDH 활성은 바이러스만 감염한 군 보다 MDCK세포 내에서 대조군에 비하여 감소율이 낮았고, 감염배지 중 LDH 활성 역시 증가율이 낮았다. 또한 바이러스 감염 후 amantadine 90 $\mu\textrm{g}$/ml 첨가 시에 세포 내와 감염배지 중에서 가장 낮은 감소와 증가를 나타냈다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제13권9호
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• pp.1285-1289
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• 2000

This study investigated the lipogenesis capacity of hepatocytes and lipolysis rate of adipocytes of broilers as affected by different fatty acids (trial one) and different linoleic acid (C18:2) levels (trial two). Twenty 6-wk old broilers were used; their hepatocytes and adipocytes were isolated for the in vitro study. In trial one, four treatments were tested. The control group in which no fatty acid was added, and the test groups to which were added $300{\mu}M$ of C16:0, C18:1 and C18:2, respectively. For trial two, different levels (0, $300{\mu}M$ and 1 mM) of C18:2 combined to fatty acid-free bovine serum albumin (BSA) were added to the medium. According to results of trial one, added fatty acids significantly reduced the incorporation by hepatocytes of [U,$^{14}C$]glucose into total lipid (p<0.05); the lipogenesis capacity in C18:2 group was the lowest. Although a similar pattern was found with [l,$^{14}C$]acetate, the groups only slightly differed in terms of lipogenesis capacity (p=0.11). In addition, the C18:2 group had a significantly (p<0.05) greater lipolysis rate than the C16:0 and control groups. Results of trial two indicated that C18:2 significantly (p<0.05) reduced lipogenesis capacity both for [U,$^{14}C$]glucose and [l,$^{14}C$]acetate, and markedly stimulated the lipolysis rate (p<0.05), displaying a dose response. Results presented herein demonstrate that C18:2 can reduce lipogenesis capacity and stimulate the lipolysis rate in broilers.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.100-106
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• 2021

PURPOSE. The purpose of this study is to compare the antibacterial activity of currently purchasable denture cleansers against Candida albicans. Materials and methods: This study used tablet-type denture cleansers, PolidentⓇ, CoolingdentⓇ and FittydentⓇ, along with liquid denture cleansers, HexamedineⓇ, ListerineⓇ and Apple vinegarⓇ. The antibacterial activities of denture cleansers were evaluated based on the number of C. albicans and concentrations of the denture cleansers. Results. In the 0.5 × 106 cfu/㎖ culture medium, the C. albicans' death rate of PolidentⓇ was significantly lower than those of FittydentⓇ, HexamedineⓇ, ListerineⓇ, and Apple vinegarⓇ(P<.05). In the 0.5 × 107 cfu/, the C. albicans' death rates of PolidentⓇ and CoolingdentⓇ were significantly lower than those of FittydentⓇ, HexamedineⓇ, ListerineⓇ and Apple vinegarⓇ(P<.05). The C. albicans' death rates of PolidentⓇ and CoolingdentⓇ were significantly decreased at 0.02 g and 0.01 g. The C. albicans' death rate of FittydentⓇ was significantly decreased at 0.005 g (P<.05). The C. albicans' death rate of HexamedineⓇ was significantly decreased at 1/16 dilution. The C. albicans' death rate of ListerineⓇ was decreased at 1/8 dilution, and the antibacterial activity of Apple vinegarⓇ was decreased at 1/4 dilution (P<.05). Conclusion. As the number of C. albicans increased, the antibacterial activities of the denture cleansers decrease. In the tablet-type denture cleanser, all denture cleansers showed 100% C. albicans' death rate when used at a dose of 1 tablet. One denture cleanser showed the same antibacterial effect with only 1/3 of a tablet. In the liquid type denture cleanser, the level of dilution required was different for each denture cleanser.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.252-260
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• 2015

본 논문은 ICRP103 환경방호를 대비하여 국내에서 개발된 야생동식물 선량평가 코드 K-BIOTA의 기술적 배경 및 적용 사례를 기술한다. K-BIOTA는 스크리닝(screening) 선량평가(Level 1&2)와 부지 특성적 상세평가(Level 3)의 3단계의 단계적 평가방법을 적용한다. 스크리닝 단계평가는 상세평가의 필요성 여부를 판단하기 위한 예비적 평가 단계로 개별적인 생물종보다는 동식물을 그룹별로 구분하여 평가한다. Level 1 평가는 스크리닝 목적의 참조준위로부터 유도된 최대환경매체농도 값과 실제 환경매체농도 값의 비교로부터 위험도 지표(risk quotient)를 계산한다. Level 1 평가 결과 위험도 지표가 1보다 작으면 생태계의 건전성이 유지된다는 결론과 함께 평가를 종료하고, 1 보다 크면 동식물 그룹별로 평균적인 전이계수나 평형분배계수 값을 적용하여 조금 더 실제적인 Level 2 평가를 수행한다. 따라서 Level 2 평가가 Level 1 평가보다 덜 보수적이다. Level 2평가에서 위험도지표가 1 보다 작으면 생태계의 건전성이 유지된다는 결론을 내리고 평가를 종료하고, 1보다 크면 Level 3 평가를 수행한다, Level 3 평가는 부지 특성적 데이터를 고려하는 상세평가단계로, 동식물 그룹별 평가 대신 부지 대표적 동식물에 대한 개별적 선량평가를 수행하며, 대표적 동식물의 종류 및 크기, 거주인자, 전이계수, 평형분배계수에 대한 부지 특성적인 값을 사용한다. 또한 Level 3 평가 단계에서는 전이계수, 평형분배계수, 환경매체농도 (토양농도 또는 물의 농도)에 대한 개별 동식물의 피폭 선량률에 대한 불확실도 분석을 선택적으로 수행할 수 있다. 적용 가능한 확률밀도함수는 정규분포, 로그정규분포, 균일분포, 지수분포의 4가지이다. 국제원자력기구의 EMRAS II (Environmental Modeling for Radiation Safety) 모델 시나리오 비교 공동연구에 참가하여 K-BIOTA의 적용성을 검증하였다. 그 결과로 K-BIOTA는 다양한 오염 환경에서 거주하는 야생동식물의 방사선 영향을 평가하는데 유용함이 입증되었다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.74-80
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• 2001

목적 : 강내에 발생된 종양치료용 원통형 전자선 조사기구(Electron cone)는 기하학적으로 강내벽에 위치한 종양치료에 부적당하므로 후방 또는 측면방향으로 산란되는 전자선을 이용하여 체강 내벽점막 등에 발생된 종양을 효과적으로 치료할 수 있는 산란전자선 치료방법을 개발하고자 한다. 강내조사기구내에 전자선 입사방향에 수직 또는 일정한 각도의 산란판을 배치하여 측면방향으로 산란전자선을 방출시키는 강내 측면조사기구를 제작하고 산란판의 제원과 전자선 에너지에 따라 산란방출된 산란선의 특성과 조직내 선량분포를 측정 평가하였다. 새상 미 방법 : 외부조사용 전자선조사기구(Electron cone) 대신에 강내 삽입용 전자산란선 조사통(Intracavitary backscatter electron cone)과 이를 콜리메이터와 연결시킬 수 있는 차폐연결기구(Shielded electron device)를 고안하였다. 산란전자선 조사기구는 직경이 $2\~3\;cm$이고 길이가 25 cm인 금속(내식강)원통을 이용하였으며 입구에서 20 cm위치에 산란판을 부착시키고 원통 측면에 직경 $1\~2\;cm$의 산란선 방출구를 제작하였다. 산란판은 $2\~10\;mm$의 연판을 사용하였으며, 오제전자와 특성 엑스선을 제거하기 위하여 주석, 구리, 알루미늄판 등을 부착시켰으며 종양위치를 관찰할 수 있도록 표면을 처리하였다. 고에너지 방사선치료용 선형가속기(Clinac 2100C/D)에서 발생된 $6\~12\;MeV$ 에너지의 전자선을 이용하였으며 선량측정은 평행평판형 전리상(Markus chamber, PTW 23343)을 조직등가 팬텀(Polystyrene)에 삽입하여 측정하였다. 전자산란선의 에너지분포는 Monte Carlo (EGS4) 계산으로 예측하였으며 조직내 선량분포는 필름 흑화도(X-Omat V, Wellhofer 700i)에 의하여 측정하였다. 결과 : 전자선 입사에너지가 6 MeV일 때 전자산란선의 평균 에너지는 약 1.5 MeV 이었으며 산란각이 클수록 에너지는 줄어들었다. 입사 전자선 에너지 6 MeV 에서 산란판의 각도 $30^{\circ},\;45^{\circ}$ 에 따른 최대선량지점은 산란선 방출구의 중심에서 각각 5 mm 및 -10 mm지점의 표면에서 발생되며 입사전자선에 대한 전자산란선의 선량비는 약 $8.5\%$ 내외로 측정되었다. 입사전자선에너지 6 MeV에서 산란판각도 $45^{\circ},\;60^{\circ}$에 의한 $50\%$의 심부선량분포는 각각 6 mm와 7 mm 깊이에 도달하였으며 입사에너지 증가에 비례하였다. 결론 : 전자선 후방산란의 특성을 연구하고 이를 인체 강내 측방 점막부위에 발생한 종양을 효과적으로 치료할 수 있는 강내 전자산란선 조사통을 고안 제작 하였다. 시험용으로 제작한 전자산란선 조사기구를 이용하여 전자선 에너지와 산란판의 각도에 따른 산란선의 선량비율과 심부율을 측정하였다. 구강, 자궁, 직장 등 강내측벽 점막 등에 발생된 악성종양의 모양과 깊이에 가장 적당한 입사 에너지, 산란판의 각도, 산란창구 및 조사각도를 선택함으로서 방사선치료방법을 향상시킬 수 있을 것이라고 기대된다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제3권6호
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• pp.571-578
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• 1999

This study evaluated the effects of PKC activation using phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) and PKC inhibition using the isoquinoline sulfomide derivative H-7 on hemodynamics and glucoregulation in the isolated perfused rat liver. Livers were isolated from fed male Holtzman rats and perfused with Krebs Ringer bicarbonate solution under a constant flow of 50 ml/min at $35^{\circ}C.$ Portal vein pressure, glucose and lactate concentrations in the medium and oxygen consumption rates were continuously monitored by a Grass polygraph, YSI glucose and lactate monitors, and a YSI oxygen monitor, respectively. PMA at concentration of 2 to 200 nM increased the portal vein pressure, glucose and lactate production, but decreased oxygen consumption rate in a dose-dependent fashion. H-7 $(200\;{\mu}M)$ attenuated PMA (50 nM)-induced vasoconstriction $(15.1{\pm}1.36\;vs\;10.56{\pm}1.17\;mmHg),$ glucose production rate $(91.3{\pm}6.15\;vs\;71.8{\pm}2.50\;{\mu}moles/g/hr),$ lactate production rate $(72.4{\pm}6.82\;vs\;53.6{\pm}4.82\;{\mu}moles/g/hr)$ and oxygen consumption rate $(33.7{\pm}1.41\;vs\;27.9{\pm}1.75\;{\mu}l/g/min).$ The effects of PMA were blocked either by addition of verapamil $(9\;{\mu}M)$ or perfusion with $Ca^{2+}-free$ KRB. These results suggest that the hemodynamic and glucoregulatory changes in the perfused rat liver are mediated by protein kinase C activation and require $Ca^{2+}$ influx from the extracellular fluid.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.275-285
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• 2017

Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) is an important signaling molecule. Here, the effect and mechanism of LPA on the preimplantation development of porcine embryos during in vitro culture (IVC) was examined. Porcine embryos were cultured in porcine zygote medium (PZM-3) supplemented with $30{\mu}M$ LPA during different days. There was a significantly higher cleavage rate in Day 1-7 and significantly higher total cell number of blastocysts in Day 1-3 and Day 4-7. It was also found that messenger RNA (mRNA) expression level of PCNA, BCL2 and BAX in blastocysts obtained from D1-7 group were significantly higher and BCL2/BAX mRNA ratio in D1-3 group was significantly lower than control group but Day 4-7 and Day 1-7 groups were comparable with control group. Treatment with $20{\mu}M$ PLC inhibitor significantly decreased the embryo cleavage rate and blastocyst formation rate. Moreover, LPA as an activator of PLCs, enhanced the $30{\mu}M$ LPA + $20{\mu}M$ U73122 group embryo cleavage rate which similar with control group. In conclusion, the results suggest that treatment with LPA during IVC improves the porcine early embryo cleavage by activation of PLC signaling pathway and regulate the mRNA expression that contribute to total cell number of blastocysts during blastocyst formation.