• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.562-570
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• 2019

${\beta}$-Glucosylglycerol (${\beta}-GG$) and their derivatives have potential applications in food, cosmetics and the healthcare industry, including antitumor medications. In this study, ${\beta}-GG$ and its unnatural glycosides were synthesized through the transglycosylation of two enzymes, Sulfolobus shibatae ${\beta}$-glycosidase (SSG) and Deinococcus geothermalis amylosucrase (DGAS). SSG catalyzed a transglycosylation reaction with glycerol as an acceptor and cellobiose as a donor to produce 56% of ${\beta}-GGs$ [${\beta}$-$\text\tiny{D}$-glucopyranosyl-($1{\rightarrow}1/3$)-$\text\tiny{D}$-glycerol and ${\beta}$-$\text\tiny{D}$-glucopyranosyl-($1{\rightarrow}2$)-$\text\tiny{D}$-glycerol]. In the second transglycosylation reaction, ${\beta}$-$\text\tiny{D}$-glucopyranosyl-($1{\rightarrow}1/3$)-$\text\tiny{D}$-glycerol was used as acceptor molecules of the DGAS reaction. As a result, 61% of ${\alpha}$-$\text\tiny{D}$-glucopyranosyl-($1{\rightarrow}4$)-${\beta}$-$\text\tiny{D}$-glucopyranosyl-($1{\rightarrow}1/3$)-$\text\tiny{D}$-glycerol and 28% of ${\alpha}$-$\text\tiny{D}$-maltopyranosyl-($1{\rightarrow}4$)-${\beta}$-$\text\tiny{D}$-glucopyranosyl-($1{\rightarrow}1/3$)-$\text\tiny{D}$-glycerol were synthesized as unnatural glucosylglycerols. In conclusion, the combined enzymatic synthesis of the unnatural glycosides of ${\beta}-GG$ was established. The synthesis of these unnatural glycosides may provide an opportunity to discover new applications in the biotechnological industry.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.283-292
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• 2021

본 연구는 간호학생을 대상으로 재난간호 지식, 중증도 분류 지식 및 재난간호 준비도를 파악하고 재난간호 준비도에 미치는 영향요인을 파악하기 위한 서술적 조사연구이다. 자료수집은 2017년 6월 12일부터 10월 16일까지 B시와 G도의 간호학과 5곳의 3,4학년 간호학생 403명을 대상으로 실시하였다. 자가 보고식 설문지를 사용하였으며, IBM SPSS 25.0을 이용하여 기술통계, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffé test, Pearson's correlation coefficients, multiple regression으로 분석하였다. 연구결과 대상자의 재난간호 지식은 12.04±3.56점, 중증도 분류 지식은 6.24±2.64점, 재난간호 준비도는 79.98±12.16점이었다. 대상자의 재난간호 준비도에 영향을 미치는 요인은 낮은 재난간호 자신감(β=-.22, p<.001)과 재난간호 지식(β=.15, p=002)으로 확인되었으며, 모형의 설명력은 10.2%이었다. 그러므로, 간호학생들의 재난간호 준비도를 향상시키기 위해서는 재난간호에 대한 자신감을 향상시키고, 체계적이고 실용적인 재난간호 교육과정이 개발되어야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권7호
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• pp.915-925
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• 2023

Sarcopenia is defined as loss of muscle mass and strength due to aging. Recent studies show that sarcopenia may improve via the gut-muscle axis, suggesting that gut health may affect muscle phenotypes. In this study, we aimed to investigate the ability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus JY02 as a probiotic strain isolated from kimchi to alleviate sarcopenia. L. rhamnosus JY02-conditioned medium (CM) reduced dexamethasone (DEX)-induced myotube diameter atrophy and expression of muscle degradation markers (MuRF1 and atrogin-1) in C2C12 cells. The amelioration of sarcopenia was investigated by measuring body composition (lean mass), hand grip strength, myofibril size (using histological analysis), and mRNA and protein expression of muscle-related factors in a DEX-induced mouse model. The results of these analyses showed that L. rhamnosus JY02 supplementation promoted the production of muscle-enhancement markers (MHC Iβ, MHC IIα, and Myo-D) and reduced both the production of muscle degradation markers and the symptoms of muscle atrophy (loss of lean mass and muscle strength). We also found decreased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IFN- γ) and increased levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-10) in the serum of DEX+JY02-administered mice compared to those in DEX-treated mice. Overall, these results suggest that L. rhamnosus JY02 is a potent probiotic supplement that prevents sarcopenia by suppressing muscle atrophy.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.83-92
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• 2023

Purpose: This study aims to compare and analyze the changes in the physical and mental health status of middle-aged women before and after menopause and their quality of life over the past 10 years. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted by using secondary data from the 4th and 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) involving middle-aged women in menopause (N=8,363). Data were analyzed using the complex sample x² test. Results: Compared to 10 years ago, notable changes were observed in general characteristics. These included increase in age, education level, economic activity, and urban residency. In addition, there was an increase in alcohol consumption, a decrease in smoking, and a decline in regular exercise. The study also observed changes in obesity rates and an increase in dyslipidemia and stress levels, along with positive changes across all aspects of quality of life. Conclusion: The results indicate temporal changes in general characteristics, major physical and mental health factors, and the quality of life of middle-aged women in menopause. Thus, it is essential to consider these changes when designing health interventions such as health promotions and education initiatives for middle-aged women experiencing menopause. Further research is necessary for identifying factors influencing the quality of life of middle-aged women in menopause.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제45권12호
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• pp.1732-1739
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• 2016

아이스플랜트(Mesembryanthemum crystallinum)의 일반성분과 cyclitol 화합물을 분석하였으며, 기능성 식품의 소재로 활용 가능성을 알아보기 위하여 추출물의 용매분획별 항산화 효과 및 항당뇨 활성 등을 검정하였다. 무기질 함량은 K와 Na가 각각 $1,213.33{\pm}2.52$와 $545.53{\pm}12.01mg/100g$으로 가장 많았고, S, Ca, P, Mg의 순이었다. Cyclitol 화합물의 함량은 D-pinitol이 $4.04{\pm}0.08mg/g$으로 가장 많았으며, chiro-inositol과 myo-inositol은 각각 $2.82{\pm}0.01$과 $0.25{\pm}0.01mg/g$으로 비교적 적게 함유되어 있었다. 용매분획별 총페놀 함량은 chloroform과 ethyl acetate 분획에서 각각 $35.80{\pm}1.33$과 $23.70{\pm}0.62mg\;GAE/g$으로 많았다. DPPH, ABTS, FRAP 및 lipid/MA assay에 의한 항산화 활성은 공통적으로 chloroform 분획에서 가장 높은 활성을 나타내었으며, ethyl acetate 분획에서 비교적 높은 활성을 나타내었다. 항산화 활성은 용매분획별 총페놀 함량과 비례적이었다. 한편 항당뇨 효과는 ${\alpha}-glucosidase$ 저해활성에서 모든 용매분획에서 50% 이상의 활성을 나타내었으며, ethyl acetate, butanol 및 chloroform 분획에서 각각 $90.33{\pm}0.40$, $87.98{\pm}0.16$ 및 $86.38{\pm}0.51%$의 높은 활성을 나타내었다. ${\alpha}-Amylase$ 저해 활성은 $25.63{\pm}1.45{\sim}60.34{\pm}2.67%$로서 ${\alpha}-glucosidase$ 저해 활성보다는 낮았으나, 용매분획별 저해 활성은 유사한 경향을 보였다. 이와 같은 연구 결과로 볼 때 아이스플랜트가 항산화 및 항당뇨 기능성 천연소재로 활용이 가능할 것으로 생각되었다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제27권8호
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• pp.909-918
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• 2017

본 연구는 아이스플랜트의 생리활성을 향상시키고, 식생활에서의 활용가능성을 높이기 위하여 물김치 형태로 발효시켰으며, 아이스플랜트의 성분 및 몇 가지 생리활성을 발효 전과 비교하였다. 물김치 침지액의 pH는 발효 6일째까지 계속해서 낮아졌으며, lactic acid의 생성량은 발효 4일째에 가장 많았다. 아이스플랜트 물김치 건더기 중의 D-pinitol은 발효 전 $4.196{\pm}0.096mg/g$에서 6일째에는 $3.843{\pm}0.116mg/g$으로 감소하였다. 그러나 myo-inositol과 D-chiro-inositol은 각각 발효 전 $0.453{\pm}0.022$와 $2.815{\pm}0.008mg/g$에서 6일째에 $0.630{\pm}0.029$와 $4.117{\pm}0.096mg/g$으로 증가하였다. 아이스플랜트 추출물의 DPPH, ABTS radical 소거활성 및 FRAP 활성은 대체로 발효 후에 높게 나타나 유사한 경향이었으며, 1 mg/ml의 농도로 처리하였을 때 각각 발효 5일째($79.09{\pm}0.69%$), 4일째($87.55{\pm}1.21%$) 및 6일째($78.72{\pm}0.99%$)에 가장 높았다. Lipid/MA assay에 의한 항산화 활성도 대체로 발효 후에 높게 나타나 유사한 경향이었으며, 추출물을 $500{\mu}g/ml$ 처리하였을 때, 발효 4일째에 가장 높은 활성($64.65{\pm}1.63%$)을 나타났으며, 발효 5, 6일째에는 낮아지는 경향이었다. 아이스플랜트 추출물의 t-BHP, $H_2O_2$ 및 ethanol에 의하여 손상된 BNL CL.2 세포의 생존율은 각각 $14.19{\pm}0.98$, $13.80{\pm}2.25$ 및 $25.89{\pm}2.90%$이었으나, 추출물을 $200{\mu}g/ml$의 농도로 처리하였을 경우, 각각 발효 6일째에 $50.07{\pm}4.85%$, 2일째에 57.06% 및 4일째에 $66.06{\pm}1.36%$의 세포생존율을 나타내어 간세포가 회복되고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 그러나 발효 후에 간세포 보호효과가 뚜렷이 증가하지는 않았다. ${\alpha}-Glucosidase$ 저해활성은 모든 실험군에서 $83.52{\pm}2.69{\sim}92.79{\pm}2.16%$로 상당히 높게 나타났으며, 발효기간이 경과함에 따라 조금씩 증가하였다. 한편 ${\alpha}-Amylase$ 저해활성은 전체적으로 $52.64{\pm}3.26{\sim}57.56{\pm}1.21%$로 나타났으며 발효 전후에 뚜렷한 차이가 없었다. 이와 같은 결과로 볼 때, 아이스플랜트의 물김치 발효기간은 4~5일이 적정할 것으로 생각되었다. 한편 발효에 의한 기능성은 항산화효과를 제외한 간세포보호 및 ${\alpha}-Glucosidase$, ${\alpha}-Amylase$ 저해활성은 전체적으로 소폭 향상에 그쳤다. 따라서 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 발효 등 다양한 가공방법이 개발되어, 향후 아이스플랜트의 소비촉진의 계기가 되기를 기대한다.

• 대한영양사협회학술지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.85-98
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• 1999

The purpose of this study was to find the proper methods of school food service conducted from June 20th July 30th in 1996. The subjects of this study were 587 parents of students, 794 students and 359 school teachers at 508 middle and high schools in Seoul and Kyunggi area. And the result was as follow. A total of 48.3% of respondent answered they had breakfast regularly. The reasons why they had breakfast, were habits(34.4%) followed by hunger(28.2%), health(19.9%), parent's persuasion(17.5%). They reasons why they didn't have breakfast are, lacks of time(68.8%) followed by absence of appetite(20.5%), diet(4.5%). About the question the problem of eating habits the most of parents of students, chose an unbalanced diet(25.9%), followed by overeating of snacks(21.7%), voracious eating(18.0%), not eating meals(17.5%), eating little(10%) and overeating(6.8%). At the research of an unbalanced diet, the 63.3% of respondents said they eat evenly while the 36.7% said they had an unbalanced diet. From the research of correlativity between food service at elementary schools and eating habits, we knew that the experience of school food service had an effect on an unbalanced diet. And the students living in Seoul complained more than in Kyunggi. The question about the quality of food, 69.0% of respondents said they were not so bad. While 21.2% said not delicious at all just 9.8% of students said they were very satisfied with the taste. Interestingly, more middle school students both in Kyunggi and Seoul answered the food was delicious than high school students. About the question of the price, 49.5% of students thought appropriate(49.5%) while 44.3% said it was too high. Just 5.9% students answered cheap(5.9%). And students living in Kyunggi thought the price was high than students in Seoul. 62.9% of respondents think their refectories were clean while 22.8% think not clean. And 14.3% answered said dirty. Snack bars at school were managed by the contract with trusters(63.2%), while by the school itself(32.6%).

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제49권sup1호
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• pp.28-36
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• 2016

Background: This study aimed to develop the models for regional cardiac surgery centers, which take regional characteristics into consideration, as a policy measure that could alleviate the concentration of cardiac surgery in the metropolitan area and enhance the accessibility for patients who reside in the regions. Methods: To develop the models and set standards for the necessary personnel and facilities for the initial management plan, we held workshops, debates, and conference meetings with various experts. Results: After partitioning the plan into two parts (the operational autonomy and the functional comprehensiveness), three models were developed: the 'independent regional cardiac surgery center' model, the 'satellite cardiac surgery center within hospitals' model, and the 'extended cardiac surgery department within hospitals' model. Proposals on personnel and facility management for each of the models were also presented. A regional cardiac surgery center model that could be applied to each treatment area was proposed, which was developed based on the anticipated demand for cardiac surgery. The independent model or the satellite model was proposed for Chungcheong, Jeolla, North Gyeongsang, and South Gyeongsang area, where more than 500 cardiac surgeries are performed annually. The extended model was proposed as most effective for the Gangwon and Jeju area, where more than 200 cardiac surgeries are performed annually. Conclusion: The operation of regional cardiac surgery centers with high caliber professionals and quality resources such as optimal equipment and facility size, should enhance regional healthcare accessibility and the quality of cardiac surgery in South Korea.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제49권sup1호
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• pp.37-43
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• 2016

Background: While demand for cardiovascular surgery is expected to increase gradually along with the rapid increase in cardiovascular diseases with respect to the aging population, the supply of thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons has been continuously decreasing over the past 10 years. Consequently, this study aims to achieve guidance in establishing health care policy by analyzing the supply and demand for cardiovascular surgeries in the medical service area of Korea. Methods: After investigating the actual number of cardiovascular surgeries performed using the National Health Insurance claim data of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, as well as drawing from national statistics concerning the elderly population aged 65 and over, this study estimated the number of future cardiovascular surgeries by using a cell-based model. To be able to analyze the supply and demand of surgeons, the recent status of new surgeons specializing in thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries and the ratio of their subspecialties in cardiovascular surgeries were investigated. Then, while taking three different scenarios into account, the number of cardiovascular surgeons expected be working in 5-year periods was projected. Results: The number of cardiovascular surgeries, which was recorded at 10,581 cases in 2014, is predicted to increase consistently to reach a demand of 15,501 cases in 2040-an increase of 46.5%. There was a total of 245 cardiovascular surgeons at work in 2014. Looking at 5 year spans in the future, the number of surgeons expected to be supplied in 2040 is 184, to retire is 249, and expected to be working is 309-an increase of -24.9%, 1.6%, and 26.1%, respectively compared to those in 2014. This forecasts a demand-supply imbalance in every scenario. Conclusion: Cardiovascular surgeons are the most central resource in the medical service of highly specialized cardiovascular surgeries, and fostering the surgeons requires much time, effort, and resources; therefore, by analyzing the various factors affecting the supply of cardiovascular surgeons, an active intervention of policies can be prescribed for the areas that have failed to meet the appropriate market distributions.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제24권10호
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• pp.1413-1420
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• 2014

Phytate is an antinutritional factor that impacts the bioavailability of essential minerals such as $Ca^{2+}$, $Mg^{2+}$, $Mn^{2+}$, $Zn^{2+}$, and $Fe^{2+}$ by forming insoluble mineral-phytate salts. These insoluble mineral-phytate salts are hydrolyzed rarely by monogastric animals, because they lack the hydrolyzing phytases and thus excrete the majority of them. The ${\beta}$-propeller phytases (BPPs) hydrolyze these insoluble mineral-phytate salts efficiently. In this study, we cloned a novel BPP gene from a marine Pseudomonas sp. This Pseudomonas BPP gene (PsBPP) had low sequence identity with other known phytases and contained an extra internal repeat domain (residues 24-279) and a typical BPP domain (residues 280-634) at the C-terminus. Structure-based sequence alignment suggested that the N-terminal repeat domain did not possess the active-site residues, whereas the C-terminal BPP domain contained multiple calcium-binding sites, which provide a favorable electrostatic environment for substrate binding and catalytic activity. Thus, we overexpressed the BPP domain from Pseudomonas sp. to potentially hydrolyze insoluble mineral-phytate salts. Purified recombinant PsBPP required $Ca^{2+}$ or $Fe^{2+}$ for phytase activity, indicating that PsBPP hydrolyzes insoluble $Fe^{2+}$-phytate or $Ca^{2+}$-phytate salts. The optimal temperature and pH for the hydrolysis of $Ca^{2+}$-phytate by PsBPP were $50^{\circ}C$ and 6.0, respectively. Biochemical and kinetic studies clearly showed that PsBPP efficiently hydrolyzed $Ca^{2+}$-phytate salts and yielded myo-inositol 2,4,6-trisphosphate and three phosphate groups as final products. Finally, we showed that PsBPP was highly effective for hydrolyzing rice bran with high phytate content. Taken together, our results suggest that PsBPP has great potential in the animal feed industry for reducing phytates.