• Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.301-308
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• 2009

Three Loxodes ciliates collected from estuarine littoral, wetland and small pond in Korea, were identified as Loxodes kahli Dragesco and Njin$acute{e}$, 1971, L. magnus Stokes, 1887 and L. vorax Stokes, 1885. The descriptions for these species based on living and protargol impregnated specimens were given. Morphometry, illustrations and microphotographs were also provided. Diagnoses of three species are as follows. Loxodes kahli; size in vivo $160-300{\times}40-70\;{\mu}m$; oral area with reddish to brownish pigments; 6-11 macronuclei arranged linearly; 5-9 micronuclei located near macronuclei; 4-12 M$\ddot{u}$ller's vesicles; somatic kineties on right 18-20 and left 2 in number. L. magnus: size in vivo $250-470{\times}87-15\;{\mu}m$; body colored dark brown; 5-13 macronuclei; 8-13 micronuclei; 8-18 M$\ddot{u}$ller's vesicles; somatic kineties on right 23-26 and left 2 in number. L. vorax: size in vivo $70-160{\times}20-35\;{\mu}m$; oral area with brownish pigments; 2 macronuclei; 1 micronucleus located between macronuclei; 2-4 M$\ddot{u}$ller's vesicles; somatic kineties on right 18-20 and left 2 in number.

• Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.81-88
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• 2008

Two oxytrichid ciliates collected from the mosses and estuarine littoral in Korea were identified as Oxytricha longigranulosa Berger and Foissner, 1989 and O. marina Kahl, 1932. These species are reported for the first time from Korea. The description was based on living and protargol impregnated specimens. Diagnostic characters for each species are as follows. Oxytricha longigranulosa: Cell in vivo $80-115{\times}30-50{\mu}m$, mostly $90{\times}40{\mu}m$. Length/width ratio about 2.4/1. Cortical granules about $1{\times}1.5{\mu}m$ in size, colorless, arranged in short and discontinued longitudinal rows. Four frontoventral cirri. Adoral zone of membrane lies (AZM) covering 30-50% of cell length with 25-27 adoral membranelles (AM). Buccal area flat, typical Oxytricha pattern. Five transverse cirri, 19-23 right marginal cirri, 19-24 left marginal cirri, three caudal cirri, five dorsal kineties. Two macronuclear nodules 2 in number and spherical in shape, two micronuclei in number. Oxytricha marina: Cell in vivo $100-150{\times}30-60{\mu}m$. Cytoplasm colorless without cortical granules. Four frontoventral cirri. AZM covering 50% of cell length with 28-44 AMs, Buccal area flat, typical Oxytricha pattern. Five transverse cirri, 23-38 right marginal cirri, 19-25 left marginal cirri, three caudal cirri, five dorsal kineties. Two macronuclear nodules and spherical in shape, 1-5 micronuclei, mostly two in number.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.112-117
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• 1993

연구배경 :핵사고시 가장 중요한 유출방사성핵종의 하나이며, 갑상선암 및 갑상선 기능항진증 치료에 없어서는 안되는 치료제인 방사성옥소($^{131}I$)는 과량 투여시 백혈병 또는 유전이상을 나타낼 것으로 추측되고 있으나, 이에 대해서는 아직 논란의 여지가 있다. 방법 : 실험군은 방사성옥소를 투여하지 않고 위장수술만을 시행한 대조군과, 갑상선 기능항진증의 치료용량인 10mCi/60Kg(0.17mCi/Kg)을 투여하는 군, 갑상선암의 치료용량인 100 mCi/60 Kg (1.67 mCi/Kg)을 투여하는군, 그리고 골수억제 등의 부작용 때문에 치료를 중단하게 되는 1000 mCi/60 Kg(16.67 mCi/Kg)를 투여하는 군으로 나누어 실험을 시행하였다. 각 군은 생후 6주(30g)전후의 생쥐 10마리로 구성되었으며, 방사성옥소는 복강에 투여하였다. 투여 1일 및 3일 후 생쥐를 희생시켜 골수를 채취하고, 이를 대상으로 미소핵검사를 시행하였다. 미소핵은 골수세포 중핵이 없는 정염성 및 다염성적헐구에서 관찰하며, 1000개의 세포 중 미소핵이 나타난 세포수를 %로 표시하였다. 결과 : 다염성 적혈구 (괄호안은 정염성 적혈구)에서의 미소핵 발현은 대조군의 경우 1일째 $0.25{\pm}0.07$ ($0.23{\pm}0.07$)%, 3일째 $0.24{\pm}0.07$ ($0.21{\pm}0.07$)%, 치료용량의 방사성옥소를 투여한 군 중 0.17 mCi/Kg을 투여한 군에서는 1일째 $0.27{\pm}0.1$ ($0.23{\pm}0.09$)%, 3일째 $0.28{\pm}0.07$ ($0.25{\pm}0.06$)%, 1.67 mCi/Kg을 투여한 군에서는 1일째 $0.29{\pm}0.08$ ($0.26{\pm}0.09$)%, 3일째 $0.31{\pm}0.05$ ($0.29{\pm}0.06$)%, 16.67mCi/Kg를 투여하는 군에서는 1일째 $0.32{\pm}0.06$ ($0.25{\pm}0.09$)%, 3일째 $0.33{\pm}0.08$ ($0.3{\pm}0.06$)%를 보였다. 투여한 방사성옥소의 양이 많을수록 미소핵 빈도수가 증가하는 경향을 보였으나, 각 군간에 통계학적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다(p>0.05). 결론 : 임상적으로 치료를 중단하게 되는 1000mCi/60 Kg(16.67 mCi/Kg)를 투여한 군에서도 생쥐 골수내 미소핵이 발현되지 않는 것으로 보아, 방사성옥소는 비교적 안심하고 치료에 사용할 수 있는 제제로 사료되었다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권16호
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• pp.7129-7138
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• 2015

Background: The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), characterized by hyperandrogenism and chronic anovulation, is a common endocrine disorder in women. PCOS, which is associated with polycystic ovaries, hirsutism, obesity and insulin resistance, is a leading cause of female infertility. In this condition there is an imbalance in female sex hormones. All the sequelae symptoms of PCOS gradually lead to cancer in the course of time. It is heterogeneous disorder of unknown etiology so it is essential to find the exact cause. Materials and Methods: In this study both invasive and non-invasive techniques were employed to establish the etiology. Diagnosis was based on Rotterdam criteria (hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, PCOM) and multiparameters using buccal samples and dermatoglypic analysis and cytogenetic study for 10 cases and four age and sex matched controls. Results: In clinical analysis we have observed the mean value of total testosterone level was 23.6nmol/L, total hirsutism score was from 12-24, facial acne was found in in 70% patients with 7-12 subcapsular follicular cysts, each measuring 2-8 mm in diameter. In dermatoglypic analysis we observed increases in mean value ($45.9^{\circ}$) of ATD angle when compared with control group and also found increased frequency (38%) of Ulnar loops on both fingers (UU), (18%) whorls on the right finger and Ulnar loop on left finger (WU) and (16%) arches on right and left fingers (AA) were observed in PCOS patients when compared with control subjects. Features which could be applied as markers for PCOS patients are the presence of Ulnar loops in middle and little fingers of right and left hand. The buccal micronucleus cytome assay in exfoliated buccal cells, we found decrease in frequency of micronuclei and significant increases in frequency of karyolysed nuclei in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients. Chromosome aberration analysis revealed a significant increase in frequency of chromosome aberrations (CAs) in PCOS patients when compared with controls. Conclusions: From this present work it can be concluded that non-invasive technique like dermatoglypics analysis and buccal micronucleus cytome assays with exfoliated buccal cell can also be effective biomarkers for PCOS, along with increased CAs in lymphocytes as a sign of genetic instability. There is a hypothesis that micronuclei and chromosomal aberrations could have a predictive value for cancer. From this present work it can be concluded to some extent that non-invasive technique like dermatoglypics and buccal cell analysis can also be effective for diagnosis.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.153-160
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• 1997

사람의 말초혈액림프구와 C57BL/6마우스의 비장림프구를 사용하여 시험관내에서 감마선을 조사하고 배양하여 세포질분열 차단 림프구내에 형성되는 미소핵의 빈도를 측정하였다. 미소핵 발생빈도는 방사선조사 선량에 비례하여 증가하였으며 linen-quadratic 곡선식에 적용하여, 세포 당 0.2개의 미소핵이 유도되는 방사선량을 산출하면 사람의 말초혈액 림프구에 비하여 마우스 비장림프구에서 1.67배 민감하였다. 미소핵시험방법을 이용하여, 사람의 말초혈액 림프구에 대한 인삼의 방사선 방호효과를 시험관내 시험으로, 마우스의 미장림프구에 대한 효과를 생체내 시험으로 검정하였다. 사람림프구에 있어서 방사선(3Gy)에 의해 유도되는 미소핵의 수는 방사선조사 전 및 후 투여군에서 공히 감소하였으며(p<0.01), 마우스를 사용한 생체시험에서도 림프구의 미소핵 발생빈도는 낮게 관찰되었다(p<0.025). 이상의 결과에서 인삼은 인체에서도 방사선에 의한 세포장해를 감소시킬 가능성을 나타냈다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.417-422
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• 2006

Cytogenetic and hematological analysis was performed in peripheral blood obtained from cattle bred in the high background radiation areas (HBRA, Goesan-gun, Cheongwon-gun, Boeun-gun) and a control area. The frequencies of gamma-ray induced micronuclei (MN) in the cytokinesis-blocked (CB) lymphocytes at several doses were measured in 3 cattle. An estimated dose of radiation was calculated by a best fitting linear-quadratic model based on the radiation-induced MN formation from the bovine lymphocytes exposed in vitro to radiation over the range from 0 mGy to 1,969 mGy. The measurements performed after irradiation showed dose-related increases in the MN frequency in each donors. The results were analyzed using a linear-quadratic model with a line of best fit of $y=(0.0583{\pm}0.0137)D+(0.0366{\pm}0.0081)D^2+(0.0093{\pm}0.0015)$ (y=number of MN/CB cells and D=irradiation dose in Gy). MN rates per 1,000 CB lymphocytes of cattle from the Goesan-gun, Cheongwon-gun, Boeun-gun and the control area were $6.50{\pm}2.72,\;9.00{\pm}4.50,\;10.89{\pm}4.23\;and\;9.60{\pm}4.70$, respectively. The MN frequencies of CB lymphocytes from cattle bred in 4 areas mean that the values are within the background variation in this experiment. The MN frequencies and hematological values were similar regardless of whether the cattle were bred in the HBRA or the control area.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.469-475
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• 2005

Cytogenetic and hematological analysis was performed in peripheral blood obtained from pigs bred in the high background radiation areas (HBRA) (Cheongwon-gun and Boeun-gun) and a control area. The frequencies of gamma-ray induced micronuclei (MN) in the cytokinesis-blocked (CB) lymphocytes at several doses were measured in three pigs. An estimated dose of radiation was calculated by a best fitting linear-quadratic model based on the radiation-induced MN formation from the swine lymphocytes exposed in vitro to radiation over the range from 0 mGy to 1,969 mGy. The measurements performed after irradiation showed dose-related increases in the MN frequency in each donors. The results were analyzed using a linear-quadratic model with a line of best fit of $y=0.0005404D^2+0.04237D+0.00833$ [y = number of MN/cytokinesis-blocked (CB) cells and D = irradiation dose in Gy]. MN rates per 1,000 CB lymphocytes of pig from the HBRA (Cheongwon-gun, Boeun-gun) and the control area were $6.70{\pm}2.36$, $9.00{\pm}3.50$ and $11.00{\pm}2.98$, respectively. The MN frequencies of CB lymphocytes from pigs bred in three areas means that the values are within the background variation in this experiment. The MN frequencies and hematological values were similar regardless of whether the pigs were bred in the HBRA or the control area.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.97-102
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• 1995

인체 말초 혈액 림프구에서 저선량의 감마선에 의해 유도되는 적응 반응을 관찰하였다. 인체 림프구를 저선량의 감마선(priming dose 0.01Gy) 을 조사한 후 여러 시간 간격 후 고선량 (challenging dose, 1.5Gy) 을 조사하였다. 저선량을 미리 조사한 림프구와 조사하지 않은 림프구에서 발생된 미세핵의 빈도를 계수하였다. 비세핵 발생 빈도는 저선량 조사 4시간 후 고선량을 조사하였을 때 최대 감소치를 보였다. 저선량과 고선량 조사 시간차가 7시간 또는 20시간이었을 때 미세핵 발생 빈도는 약간 감소하였으나 유의성은 없었다. 본 연구에서는 $G_0$상태의 세포주기에서 저선량을 조사하였을 경우 적응 반응이 나타나는 것이 관찰 되었다. 미세핵 분석법은 실험 방법이 비교적 간단하고, 기타 염색체 분석법에 비하여 빠른 시간내 결과를 도출 할 수 있어 추후 방사선에 대한 적응 반응의 연구에 유용한 지표가 될 수 있을 것이다.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.410-414
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• 1995

Adaptive response induced by low dese .gamma.-ray irradiation in human cervical carcinoma cells was examined. Cells were exposured to low dose of .gamma.-ray irradiation in human cervical carcinoma cells was examined. Cells were exposured to low dose of .gamma.-ray (1-cGy) followed by high doses of r-ray irradiation (0,1,2,3,5,7 and 9Gy for chlnogenic assay or 1.5Gy for micronucleus assay) with various time intervals. Survival fractions of cells in both low dose-irradiated and unirrated groups were analyzed by clonogenic assay. Surviva fractions of low dose-irradiated in cell survival was maximum when low and high dose irradiation time interval was 4 hr. Frequencies of micronuclei which is an indicative of chromosome aberration were also enutained from survival fractions analyzed by clonogenic assay, maximum when low and high dose irradiation time interval was 4hr. Frequencies of micronuclei which is an indicative of chromosome aberration were also enumerated in both low dose-irradiated and unirradiated groups. In consiststent with the result obtained from survival fractions analyzed by clonogenic assay, maximum reduction in frquencies of micronuclei was observed when low dose radiation was given 4 hr prior to high response to subsequent high dose .gamma.-ray irradiation in human cervical carcinomal cells. Our data suggest that one of the possible mechanisms of adaptive response induced by low dose rediation is the increase in repair of DNA double strand breaks in low dose radiation-adapted cells.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.209-219
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• 2005

소핵분석은 방사선의 생물학적 선량계로서 활용되고 있으나 이의 생성 기전은 아직까지 확실치 않다. 본 연구에서는 사람 림프구에 방사선을 조사한 후 DNA 손상회복 저해물질, Cytosine Arabinoside(Ara C)와 3-Aminobenzamide(3-AB) 그리고 Hydroxyurea(HU)를 특정 세포주기에 처리하고 소핵분석과 FISH기법을 이용하여 방사선에 의한 소핵 및 이수성의 정도를 구명하고자 하였다. 방사선 선량에 따라 소핵과 이수성의 빈도는 양반응 관계를 보이며 증가하였고 DNA 손상회복 저해물질 처리 후 소핵의 빈도는 모든 DNA 손상 회복 저해물질에 의해 증가하였으며 Ara C, 3AB, HU 순으로 나타났다. 이수성의 빈도는 HU와 Ara C에 의해서 크게 증가하였으나, 3AB는 아무런 영향을 주지 않았다. 또한 1번 염색체가 4번 염색체보다 방사선에 의한 소핵형성 및 이수성에 더 많이 관여되었다. 본 연구 결과, 방사선에 의한 소핵 및 이수성의 형성 과정은 여러 다른 기전이 관여하고 있음을 알 수 있었다.