• Clinical Nutrition Research
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.40-53
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• 2023

Differential bitterness perception associated with genetic polymorphism in the bitter taste receptor gene taste 2 receptor member 38 (TAS2R38) may influence an individual's food preferences, nutrition consumption, and eventually chronic nutrition-related disorders including cardiovascular disease. Therefore, the effect of genetic variations on nutritional intake and clinical markers needs to be elaborated for health and disease prevention. In this study, we conducted sex-stratified analysis to examine the association between genetic variant TAS2R38 rs10246939 A > G with daily nutritional intake, blood pressure, and lipid parameters in Korean adults (males = 1,311 and females = 2,191). We used the data from the Multi Rural Communities Cohort, Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study. Findings suggested that the genetic variant TAS2R38 rs10246939 was associated with dietary intake of micronutrients including calcium (adjusted p = 0.007), phosphorous (adjusted p = 0.016), potassium (adjusted p = 0.022), vitamin C (adjusted p = 0.009), and vitamin E (adjusted p = 0.005) in females. However, this genetic variant did not influence blood glucose, lipid profile parameters, and other blood pressure markers. These may suggest that this genetic variation is associated with nutritional intake, but its clinical effect was not found. More studies are needed to explore whether TAS2R38 genotype may be a potential predictive marker for the risk of metabolic diseases via modulation of dietary intake.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제24권7호
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• pp.912-918
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• 2011

Newly born lambs have to face challenges in a new environment totally different from that of the uterus. Adaptation to extra-uterine life involves functional changes with almost each organ and system in the body undergoing a series of metabolic and anatomical modifications. Failure to adapt the extra-uterine environment can not only lead to homeostatic disturbances but also lead to the death of the affected lambs. Hematological parameters of newly born lambs show variability that differs between breeds of lambs. The purpose of present study was to determine homeostatic responses and physiological reference values in Kajli breed lambs occurring in the neonatal period through changes in blood profile, respiratory rate, heart rate, live weight and rectal, scrotal and skin temperatures. For this purpose, sixteen clinically fit lambs (males = 10 and females = 6) with a mean body weight $6.92{\pm}0.46$ kg were selected. Physiological data of selected parameters of each Kajli lamb was recorded at three day intervals and hematological parameters at five days for a period of 30 days. In general, statistical analysis showed a significant effect of time (p<0.001) on all the studied physiological and hematological parameters except platelets counts, white blood cells and hemoglobin concentration. The results documented in the current study are an addition to existing knowledge of the physiology of Kajli sheep breed should be helpful in developing feeding, disease diagnoses and treatment protocols for newborn Kajli stock.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.333-339
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• 2014

Exendin-4 (Ex-4), a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist, has been known to reverse hepatic steatosis in ob/ob mice. Although many studies have evaluated molecular targets of Ex-4, its mechanism of action on hepatic steatosis and fibrosis has not fully been determined. In the liver, glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) is mainly expressed in hepatocytes, endothelial cells and hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). In the present study, the effects of Ex-4 on GLUT4 expression were determined in the liver of ob/ob mice. Ob/ob mice were treated with Ex-4 for 10 weeks. Serum metabolic parameters, hepatic triglyceride levels, and liver tissues were evaluated for hepatic steatosis. The weights of the whole body and liver in ob/ob mice were reduced by long-term Ex-4 treatment. Serum metabolic parameters, hepatic steatosis, and hepatic fibrosis in ob/ob mice were reduced by Ex-4. Particularly, Ex-4 improved hepatic steatosis by enhancing GLUT4 via GLP-1R activation in ob/ob mice. Ex-4 treatment also inhibited hepatic fibrosis by decreasing expression of connective tissue growth factor in HSCs of ob/ob mice. Our data suggest that GLP-1 agonists exert a protective effect on hepatic steatosis and fibrosis in obesity and type 2 diabetes.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.2477-2481
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• 2013

Aims and Background: The purpose of the research was to study the prognostic value of tumor 18F-FDG PET-based parameters in neoadjuvant chemoradiation for patients with squamous esophageal carcinoma. Methods: Sixty patients received chemoradiation therapy followed by esophagectomy and two 18FDG-PET examinations at pre- and post-radiation therapy. PET-based metabolic-response parameters were calculated based on histopathologic response. Linear regression correlation and Cox proportional hazards models were used to determine prognostic value of all PET-based parameters with reference to overall survival. Results: Sensitivity (88.2%) and specificity (86.5%) of a percentage decrease of SUVmax were better than other PET-based parameters for prediction of histopathologic response. Only percentage decrease of SUVmax and tumor length correlated with overall survival time (linear regression coefficient ${\beta}$: 0.704 and 0.684, P<0.05). The Cox proportional hazards model indicated higher hazard ratio (HR=0.897, P=0.002) with decrease of SUVmax compared with decrease of tumor size (HR=0.813, P=0.009). Conclusion: Decrease of SUVmax and tumor size are significant prognostic factors in chemoradiation of esophageal carcinoma.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.512-523
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• 2002

The objective of this study was to investigate the nutritional status, biochemical parameters, lipid and electrolytes concentrations of the enteral nutrition patients according to the duration of enteral nutrition. Eighteen neurosurgery patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) at K University Hospital were subjected in this study. The duration of enteral nutrition was classified into under or over six month of period. Anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary assessments were performed. Patients' intakes of energy and protein were insufficient, from 82% to 95% of their requirements. Mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC) and mid-am muscle area (MAMA) were significantly lower in patients over six months of enteral nutrition than those in patients under six months. The subjects were malnourished as indicated by nutrition-related parameters such as hemoglobin, albumin, total lymphocyte count (TLC), tricep skinfold thickness (TSF), mid-arm circumference (MAC), MAMC, and MAMA. Serum chloride level of the patients eve, six months of enteral nutrition was lower (94.7 $\pm$ 3.4 mmo1/1) significantly as compared to that of patients (99.3 $\pm$ 3.5 mmol/ 1) under six months. Urinary sodium and chloride levels were lower in the longer time of enteral nutrition patients than those of shorter period of enteral nutrition patients (p < .05). While serum phospholipid level was higher in the patients over six months of enteral nutrition, other blood biochemical parameters and electrolyte concentrations did not show any differences with the duration of enteral nutrition. Neurosurgery patients in the ICU undergoing long-term enteral nutrition tube-feeding were malnourished and had a variety of metabolic complications. The duration of enteral nutrition could affect the patients' nutritional status, biochemical parameters, and electrolytes balance. The patients who require nutritional support over an extended time need the continuous follow-up care and monitoring by the nutrition support team for laboratory, clinical, and nutritional assessments.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.444-452
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• 2022

Objective: An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of different levels of crude protein (CP) and two rearing systems (cage and floor), on blood parameters and digestive and reproductive organ development of brown laying hens. Methods: A total of 400 Hisex Brown laying hens between 30 and 45 weeks of age were distributed in a completely randomized design and a 2×4 factorial arrangement, with main effects including two rearing systems (cage and floor) and levels of CP (140, 150, 160, and 180 g/kg), in a total of eight treatments and five replicates of 10 birds each with initial body weight of 1,877 g (laying hen in cage) and 1,866 g (laying hens in floor). The parameters evaluated were plasma total protein, albumin, uric acid, total cholesterol, relative weights of oviduct, abdominal fat, liver, gizzard, crest and dewlap, length of small intestine and oviduct. Results: The blood parameters were similar in birds reared in cage and floor systems. The birds reared on the floor showed greater small intestine and oviduct weight (%) and lower liver and pancreas weight (%). A significant interaction was observed between factors for the relative gizzard, crest and dewlap weight, serum protein, uric acid, and total cholesterol (p<0.05). The diets with 140 g/kg CP resulted in lower serum protein and lower cholesterol in birds reared in floor system, while birds reared in cage system showed no effect of CP on both parameters. Birds reared in cage and fed with 140 and 150 g/kg CP presented lower uric acid. The group of birds reared in floor system fed 180 g/kg had greater uric acid. Conclusion: The dietary protein level can be reduced up to 140 g/kg for Hisex Brown hens (30 to 45 weeks of age) without an important effect on metabolic profile and organ development in both rearing systems.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.642-655
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• 2022

본 연구는 과체중 및 비만 또는 복부비만 성인을 대상으로 8주간 중강도 수준의 필라테스 운동 후 필라테스 운동의 순응도에 따른 신체조성, 균형능력 및 기초대사 지표의 변화를 확인하였고, 식생활습관 개선교육후 영양지수의 변화도 함께 살펴보았다. 필라테스 운동에 대한 순응도가 높은 군이 순응도가 낮은 군에 비해 신체의 균형도와 체구성에 더 긍정적인 변화를 보였고 더불어 혈관노화지수도 유의적으로 개선되었고 공복혈당과 당화혈색소가 유의적으로 개선되었다. 그러나 필라테스 운동에 대해 순응도가 낮은 군이라도 실시하지 않았던 것에 비해서 신체균형도, 체질량지수 및 피하지방 면적은 유의적으로 개선되었다. 이는 순응군과 비순응군 모두에서 영양지수가 개선된 것과, 순응도 여부에 관계없이 전체 대상자에서 식생활 교육 후에 하루 식사횟수, 아침식사횟수, 식사의 규칙성, 과식 및 외식횟수 등이 긍정적인 방향으로 변동된 것과 관련이 있을 것으로 판단된다. 따라서, 본 연구는 필라테스 운동과 식생활 개선교육을 포함한 전반적인 생활습관의 개선을 통해 과체중 이상의 여성에서 유의미한 개선 결과가 있음을 보여주고 있다. 더불어 식생활습관 개선 교육만으로도 어느정도 비만관련 지표의 개선에 영향을 줄 수 있을 것이며, 필라테스 운동을 함께 실시했을 때에는 그 개선 효과가 좀더 잘 관찰되는 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.581-585
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• 2011

자연적 혹은 인위적 환우 기간의 절식은 산란계에서 심각한 대사성 스트레스가 될 수 있다. 절식 그리고 필수적으로 수반되는 사료 재급여 증후군의 대사성 스트레스는 ATP 생성과 밀접한 $Mg^{2+}$, $K^+$과 P 등의 무기염류 불균형을 야기할 수 있다. $Mg^{2+}$은 생체 대상과정에서 필수적인 무기염류이며 스트레스는 생체 $Mg^{2+}$ 요구량을 증가시킬 뿐만 아니라 $Mg^{2+}$ 결핍을 야기할 수 있기 때문에 산란계에서 환우 기간의 절식에 관련된 혈액내 이온의 이온화 농도 및 결합형을 포함한 총농도의 변동을 관찰하였다. 환우 후에 대사성 스트레스와 관련된 생화학 인자의 변화와 수반하여 혈액내 $Mg^{2+}$과 $K^+$의 감소가 관찰되었다. 따라서 환우 기간의 절식 및 사료 재급여 증후군은 심각한 저마그네슘혈증 및 저칼륨혈증을 야기할 수 있으므로 환우 그리고 재급여 과정에서 $Mg^{2+}$과 $K^+$의 투여가 권장된다.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.729-737
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• 2019

지방췌장(Fatty pancreas)은 세포 내에 비정상적으로 지질이 침착되는 과정으로 지방조직이 증가하여 축척되고, 그 결과 심혈관 및 대사성 질환의 위험인자로 나타난다. 이에 본 논문에서는 췌장 초음파검사에서 췌장 지방이 심혈관계 질환 및 대사증후군의 예측 인자로서의 유용성을 알아보고자 한다. 부산에 위치한 W 병원 건강검진센터에서 2018년 9월 2일부터 2018년 12월 31일까지 종합검진을 시행한 407명을 대상으로 복부초음파검사 결과 중 췌장에 지방이 침착된 정도를 경도, 중등도, 고도 3단계로 분류하였다. 췌장의 지방 침착과 심혈관 질환 및 대사성증후군의 연관성을 알아보기 위하여 비폐쇄성 죽상경화, BMI, 고지혈증, 고혈압, 당뇨병의 데이터를 수집하였고 추가적으로 지방췌장의 정도가 증가될수록 간기능 이상과 갑상선 기능 이상과의 상관관계를 분석하고자 하였다. 지방췌장을 가진 환자 중 비폐쇄성 죽상경화, BMI, 고지혈증, 고혈압, 당뇨병, 간기능이상, 갑상선기능이상 등 6가지 매개변수의 관련성을 살펴보았고 이 중 심혈관질환 위험인자인 비폐쇄성 중상경화의 경동맥 내중막두께가 지방췌장과 가장 밀접하게 연관되어 있음을 확인하였다.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.135-140
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• 2013

Objective: To evaluate correlations between serum anti-M${\ddot{u}}$llerian hormone (AMH) levels, phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), obesity, and metabolic parameters in patients with PCOS. Methods: A total of 175 patients with PCOS were diagnosed according to the Rotterdam Consensus were included. Exclusion criteria were age over 40, FSH>25 mIU/mL, and 17a-OHP>1.5 ng/mL. The Phenotypes of PCOS were divided into a severe form (oligo-anovulation, ANOV/hyperandrogenism/polycystic ovary morphology [PCOM]; n=59) and a mild form without HA (ANOV/PCOM, n=105). The serum AMH levels were classified into 3 groups (<5 vs. 5-10 vs. >10 ng/mL). Obesity was defined as body mass index (BMI) ${\geq}25kg/m^2$ (n=34). Results: The mean age was $25.9{\pm}5.7$ year and mean AMH level was $10.1{\pm}5.4$ ng/mL. The BMI ($kg/m^2$) was higher in group 1 ($24.2{\pm}6.3$) than in group 2 ($21.9{\pm}4.3$, p=0.046) or group 3 ($21.6{\pm}3.3$, p=0.019). There was no difference among the three groups in age, menstrual interval, antral follicle counts, androgens, or other metabolic parameters. The obesity group showed significantly lower AMH ($7.7{\pm}3.9$ ng/mL vs. $10.7{\pm}5.6$ ng/mL), p=0.004) and low-density lipoprotein levels ($93.1{\pm}21.2$ mg/dL vs. $107.5{\pm}39.3$ mg/dL, p=0.031), and showed higher total T ($0.74{\pm}0.59$ L vs. $0.47{\pm}0.36$ ng/mL, p=0.001), free T ($2.01{\pm}1.9$ vs. $1.04{\pm}0.8$ pg/mL, p=0.0001), and free androgen index ($6.2{\pm}7.9$ vs. $3.5{\pm}3.0$, p=0.003). After controlling for age factors and BMI, the serum AMH levles did not show any significant correlations with other hormonal or metabolic parmeters. Conclusion: For PCOS patients under the age 40, serum AMH is not negatively correlated with age. High serum AMH levels can not predict the phenotype of PCOS and metabolic disturbances in PCOS patients in the non-obese group. Further study might be needed to define the relation more clearly.