• BMB Reports
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.161-169
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• 1998

TThe reactive oxygen species oxidatively modify the biological macromolecules, including proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Iron- and heme-mediated Fenton-like reactions produce different pro-oxidants. However, these reactive products have not been clearly characterized. We examined the nature of the oxidizing species from the different iron sources by measuring oxidative protein modification and spectroscopic study. Hemoglobin (Hb) and methemoglobin (metHb) were oxidatively modified in $O{\array-\\\dot{2}}$ and $H_{2}O_{2}$ generating systems. Globin and bovine serum albumin (BSA) were also modified by iron, iron-EDTA, hematin, and Hb in an $O{\array-\\\dot{2}}$ generating system. In a $H_{2}O_{2}$ generating system, the iron- and iron-EDTA-mediated protein modifications were markedly reduced while the Hb-and hematin-mediated modifications were slightly increased. In the $O{\array-\\\dot{2}}$ generating system, the iron- and iron-EDTA-mediated protein modifications were strongly inhibited by superoxide dismutase (SOD) or catalase, but heme- and Hb-mediated protein modifications were inhibited only by catalase and slightly increased by SOD. Mannitol, 5,5-dimethyl-l-pyrroline-N-oxide (DMPO), deoxyribose, and thiourea inhibited the iron-EDTA-mediated protein modification. Mannitol and DMPO, however, did not exhibit significant inhibition in the hematin-mediated modification. Desferrioxamine (DFO) inhibited protein modification mediated by iron, but cyanide and azide did not, while the hematin-mediated protein modification was inhibited by cyanide and azide, but not significantly by DFO. The protein-modified products by iron and heme were different. ESR and UV-visible spectroscopy detected the DMPO spin adduct of the hydroxyl radical and ferryl ion generated from iron-EDTA and metHb, respectively. These results led us to conclude that the main oxidizing species are hydroxyl radical in the iron-EDTA type and the ferry I ion in the hematin type, the latter being more effective for protein modification.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.1232-1236
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• 2004

In the Far-Eastern traditional medicine, Oi[Energy] implies a wide range of meaning and is emphasized. There is nothing that is not related to this Qi, as seen in physiology, pathology, the relationship between human body and nature, the movements of intestines and gyeongnak[energy networks], the process of outbreak and change of illness, remedial laws, the features and effects of drugs, and so on. Accordingly, Nei Jing also says, 'every sickness arises from OL' The Qi has multi-meanings, and each of lots Of past physicians researched and analyzed it in different perspective, thus making the Qi-theories much richer. Still. there were not so many physicians who discussed the theme of Daqi. The denomination of Daqi is seen in Nei Jing and Jin Gui Yao Lue, and the physicians like Yu Chang in Ming dynasty and Zhang Xi Chun in Cheng dynasty, etc. applied and utilized Daqi by exploring its functional actions for human life and associating it with clinical practices. Yu Chang said that Daqi is Xiong Zong Yangqi[Positive Energy in Breast] governing every Qi, and that if this Qi is full, it spreads through body and protects the body from sickness, and vice versa. Summarizing his researches on the Daqi in Jin Gui Yao Lue and on the opinions of Yu Chang as well as his experiences, Chang Xi Chun maintained that the Qi accumulated in breast must be named Daqi, which constitutes the contents of Zongqi[Chief Energy] mentioned in Nei Jing. Once the Qi is vacant, breathing is not smooth, whole body is enervated, spirit becomes dim, thinking ability falls drastically. Furthermore, if the Qi is extremely vacant or more worsens, breathing stops. And he prescribed the medicines including Sheng Xian Tang as remedies against the symptom of Daqi XiaXian[Fall in Great Energy]. The recognitions of Daqi by Yu Chang and Zhang Xi Chun are consistent with each other. At any rate, their theories and prescriptions may be high in practical value in contemporary clinics.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.381-385
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• 2007

목 적 : 우리나라에는 전통적으로 내려오는 한약에 대한 선호도가 매우 강하여 남용의 우려가 있다. 이로 인한 의료비 지출 증가 우려와 의료질서의 왜곡현상 마저 생기고 있으나 이에 대한 자료가 부족하여 저자는 초등학교 학생들의 한약 이용 실태에 대한 연구를 실시하였다. 방 법 : 광주 소재 3개의 초등학교 1,508명의 학생들을 대상으로 설문조사를 시행하였다. 설문지가 회수된 905명의 학생들을 대상으로 분석하였다. 결 과 : 남아는 421명, 여아는 484명이었고 출생 후 자녀에게 한약을 먹여본 경우는 590명(65.2%)이었으며, 학년별로는 1학년 74.1%, 2학년 63.0%, 3학년 64.8%, 4학년 63.3%, 5학년 65.5%, 6학년 61.9%였다. 한약의 평균 복용 횟수는 3.2회였으며 6학년은 3.3회, 5학년은 3.9회, 4학년은 3.7회, 3학년은 2.7회, 2학년은 2.7회, 1학년은 2.6회였다. 한약 1회 복용시 평균 비용은 5-10만원이었다. 처음 한약 복용 평균 연령은 55개월이었으며, 6학년은 67개월, 5학년은 58개월, 4학년은 54개월, 3학년은 55개월, 2학년은 51개월, 1학년은 47개월이었다. 한약 복용 이유의 가장 흔한 것은 '병이 없지만 몸이 허약해 보여서'였다. 한약 복용 후 효과를 보았다고 생각한 경우는 63.7%였고, 부작용이 발생한 경우는 4.5%였다. 결 론 : 초등학교 학생들의 한약 복용 비율이 높았으며, 저학년으로 갈수록 한약 복용 비율이 증가하고, 초회 복용 연령도 훨씬 낮아지고 있다. 따라서 임상 의사들이 한약복용에 대해 더 많은 관심을 가지고 연구되어야 할 것으로 생각된다.

• 철학연구
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• 제116권
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• pp.411-435
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• 2010

윌버(Ken Wilber, 1949~)는 역사적으로 볼 때 학문적 교류가 활발한 현대가 그 어느 때보다도 세계철학이 가능한 시대임을 강조하며 통합적 접근을 시도한다. 그는 통합적 모델로 향하는 첫 걸음으로 '온 상한' 즉 '사상한(四象限)'을 제시한다. 더 나아가 그의 사상한은 AQAL(All Quadrant, All Level ; 모든 수준, 모든 레벨)로 구체화 되었다. 모든 문제를 뚜렷하게 사분위(四分位)(내부/외부, 단수/복수 혹은 주관/객관, 간주관성/간객관성)로 나누어 보는 사상한의 접근법은 그 응용분야가 확대되어 생태학, 경영, 범죄학, 의료 등등의 분야에 적용되고 있다. 그의 사상한이 갖는 장점은 주관적인 내면[문화적 요소]을 외재적인 실재인 물질[사회 제도]로 환원시켜 버리는 평원(平原)이 지닌 문제점을 해결하고 모든 문제를 포괄적인 관점에서 대안을 모색한다는 데 있다. 시기적으로 앞서는 동무 이제마(1837~1900)의 사상설(四象說)(사심신물(事心身物), 천인성명(天人性命))은 사분위라는 큰 틀로 보면, 내용면에서 윌버의 사상한과 적확(的確)하게 일치한다. '사상학(四象學)' 혹은 '사상의학(四象醫學)'이라고 불리듯이 동무의 저작 전반에 걸쳐 일관되게 나타나는 사상(四象)(사심신물(事心身物))은 우주만물의 구성을 설명하기 위한 기본적인 요소들이다. 천인성명(天人性命)은 사심신물이라는 우주의 사원구조를 인간(人間)(인체(人體))을 중심으로 파악한 결과다. 다시 말해 사상설은 우주와 인간을 윌버식의 포괄적인 관점으로 바라본 것이다. 이미 동무의 사상설은 칼 융(C. G. Jung, 1875~1961)의 심리학과 대비되어 양자간(兩者間)의 이론적 기반을 확인하고 그 적용 범위를 넓혀나가는데 도움을 주고 있다. 동무의 사상설과 윌버의 사상한의 대비(對比) 역시 단순한 유비(類比)에 그치는 것이 아니다. 비교하자면, 동무의 사상설은 윌버의 그것에 비해 의학적(醫學的) 측면(側面)에서는 보다 정교하게 심화되고 구체화된 사상한의 모습을 보여준다. 단지 질병을 바라보는데 그치지 않고 생리(生理) 병리(病理) 현상의 원인과 그것이 도출되는 과정을 사상한을 통해 설명하고 있다.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.1-26
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• 1999

1. 연구 목적 사상의학(四象醫學)의 체질증(體質證)과 체질병증(體質病證)의 접근에는 기존 증치의학(證治醫學)과는 다른 통증(痛症)에 대한 시각을 제시하고, 사상의학(四象醫學) 고유 술어로 병리(病理)나 병증(病證)을 설명하여 기존 개념과 혼돈되며, "성명론(性命論)", "사단론(四端論)", "확윤론(擴允論)", "장부론(臟腑論)"을 통해 제시한 인간관(人間觀)과 세계관(世界觀). 이들 간의 조직 원리가 "병증론(病證論)"을 통해 몸에 구현되므로 사상의학(四象醫學)의 병증용약(病證用藥)에 어려움을 느끼게 된다. 그러나 사상의학(四象醫學)도 기존의 증치의학(證治醫學)을 바탕으로 하고 있어 기존의 의학에서 사상의학(四象醫學)이 성립되는 과정과 이제마(李濟馬)의 인간관으로 "병증론(病證論)"을 접근하여 사상의학(四象醫學)의 체질증(體質證)과 체질병증(體質病證)에 대한 정확한 이해를 돕고자 하였다. 2. 연구 방법 문헌적 구로 태소음양인(太少陰陽人)의 병증(病證)을 설명하기 위해 "상한론(傷寒論)", "활인서(活人書)" 등 인용 원서의 병증(病證) 인식(認識)과 이를 인용한 "동의보감(東醫寶鑑)"에서의 병증(病證)을 비교하고 이것이 태소음양인(太少陰陽人)의 체질증(體質證)과 체질병증(體質病證)으로 자리매김되는 과정을 파악하고 그 병리(病理)와 병증(病證)을 "동의수세보원(東醫壽世保元)"의 "성명론(性命論)", "사단론(四端論)", "확윤론(擴允論)", "장부론(臟腑論)"을 통해 드러나는 인간관의 체계로 파악하고자 하였다. 3. 결론 태소음양인의 병증론을 통해 표리병증의 인식 배경과 변화 과정 표리병증의 특징, 체질증과 체질병증의 출발점인 소증의 인식, 기존 의학과 다른 체질병증, 태소음양인의 병증의 특징 등을 살펴 사상의학 체질병증에 대한 결론을 얻어 보고하는 바이다.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.1-17
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• 1996

To demonstrate the clinical usefulness of electroencephalography (EEG) and factors increasing the usefulness of EEG, the authors evaluated each relationship between EEG related factors and clinical variables, and neuroimaging studies (CT and MRI)-related factors, and factors which are related with routine neurological examination for 207 patients who had been evaluated with both of EEG and neuroimaging study(CT or/and MRI). The results were as follows: 1) Abnormality of EEG findings had significant relationships with chief complaints, diagnosis, medication use, seizure attack, pathological reflex, and level of consciousness. However there were no significant correlations between abnormality of EEG findings and neuroimaging studies (CT and MRI)- related factors. 2) Laterality of EEG findings had significant relationships with abnormality, laterality, and focality of CT findings, and also with abnormality of MRI findings. But there were no significant correlations between laterality of EEG findings and clinical variables, and neurological examination-related factors. 3) Anterior-posterior distribution of EEG findings was significantly related with medication use. 4) Focality of EEG findings had significant relationships with sex, sensory dysfunction sign, and cerebellar dysfunction sign. But there were no significant correlations between focality of EEG findings and neuroimaging studies(CT and MRI) related factors. 5) Abnormal EEG pattern had significant correlations with various factors, such as age, chief complaints, duration from onset of symptom to taking MRI, seizure attack, abnormality and nature of lesion in CT findings, cortical atrophy in MRI findings, motor dysfunction sign, sensory dysfunction sign, and pathological reflex. 6) With abnormality on sleep activation, age, age of onset, seizure attack, ventricular enlargement in CT findings, and abnormality of MRI findings were significantly correlated. 7) With abnormality on hyperventilation activation, duration of illness and laterality of MRI findings were significantly correlated. Above results may suggest that abnormality of EEG findings is more closely related with functional change of the brain than structural changes of the brain and laterality of EEG findings is vice versa. And also that medication use has an influence on anterior versus posterior distribution of EEG findings and focality of EEG findings is not related with structural changes of the brain. Activation with sleep may be effective to show age differences and provocation of seizure activity and hyperventilation may be effective to detect the abnormal EEG findings by cerebrovascular insufficiency.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.23-36
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• 2013

J$\bar{i}$n ji$\acute{e}$(根結) has been recognized as one of a meridian pathway. If you want to study a defense qi(衛氣) and nutrient qi(營氣)'s nature, function and operation, you could find a relationship of J$\bar{i}$n ji$\acute{e}$(根結) and the defense qi(衛氣). We proposed that, especially, J$\bar{i}$n ji$\acute{e}$(根結) has got a close relationship with a operation of the defense qi(衛氣). The ji$\acute{e}$(結) of three yang(三陽) located in ears and eyes, that are a starting point of the defense qi(衛氣) operation in the daytime and a one of five sense organs(五官). Gin, Liu, Zou and Ru (根, 溜, 注, 入) of the three yang(三陽) distinguished between the three yang(三陽) in the extremities. and in the symptoms of a disease of the three yang(三陽) on the bolt - leaf - hanges(關闔樞) theory, Greater yang(太陽) is related to the skin and flesh, Yang brightness(陽明) is related to the flesh and Lesser yang(少陽) is related to the muscle or bone. These skin, flesh, muscle and bone belonged to the five bodies(五體). The five bodies(五體) have relationship with the defense qi(衛氣)'s operation and function part. The ji$\acute{e}$(結) of three yin(三陰) located in neck, chest and abdomen. If we could catched the concepts on the ji$\acute{e}$(結) of three yin(三陰) and The Gin, Liu, Zou, Ru and ji$\acute{e}$(根, 溜, 注, 入, 結) position of three yang(三陽) altogether, we could suggested the theory of the entire area completed in the surface of body. so the defense qi(衛氣)'s protecting function of the whole body surface is achieved. In the symptoms of a disease of the three yin(三陰)'s the bolt - leaf - hanges(關闔樞) theory, greater yin(太陰) and reverting yin(厥陰)'s symptoms indicates the defense qi(衛氣)'s main action of a chest and abdomen. And lesser yin(少陰)' symptoms is about a vessle, that is not to mention on the five bodies(五體) of the three yang(三陽)'s symptoms, so here is mentioned the relationship of the defense qi(衛氣) and the five bodies(五體) strengthened. In the "J$\bar{i}$n ji$\acute{e}$ chapter(根結編) of Lin Shu(靈樞)", as the meridians of the foot (足經) was described, except the meridians of the hand(手經), it is reasonable to infer that the defense qi (衛氣) is relevant to the meridians of the foot(足經) than the meridians of the hand(手經).

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.61-69
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• 1991

Serodiagnosis of Clonorchis sinensis infections will probably be a first choice tool for screening of clonorchiasis in a future because of increasing difficulties in collection and examination of stools. The sensitive test such as ELISA can he used effectively. However there are some limitations in serological diagnosis for the detection of serum antibody. One of the major problems is the non-specificity of the antigens which produce cross reaction with other helminthic infection sera. To solve this problem. many investigators have tried to purify the antigens used. In this study, we determined the antigenic profile of the crude saline extract antigen of C. sinensis at early developmental stage based on SDS-PAGE and immunoblotting techniques for the purpose of understanding the nature of C. sinensis worm antigen The following results were obtained : 1) The SDS-PAGE showed many protein hands ranging from 10Kd to 91Kd relative molecular weight. Among them, 66, 46, 40, 33, 27, 24, 16, 14 and 10Kd bands were observed as a principle bands. The protein components of C. sinensis changed chronologically during their early developmental period. 44Kd band was stained unclearly in antigen of 2 weeks worm, but changed to concentrated state in antigen of 5 weeks worm. 35Kd band was found in antigen of 2 weeks worm, however this band was disappeared in antigen of 5 weeks worm. 22Kd band also lost its staining property gradually. 2) In spite of differences in antigenic profile, there was no differences in the data obtained by microplate ELISA using each antigen preparation. Absorbance value began to rise in between 2 to 3 weeks after infection. 3) By EITB. serum antibody recognized major protein bands with molecular weight of 91, 85, 63, 46, 40, 33, 24, 14 and 10Kd hand respectively. Among them 66, 33, 17 and 14Kd bands were observed as non-specific band because they reacted even in normal control sera. Generally, gradual increase of positive reactions were observed as the infection period of C. sinensis was prolonged. In other hand, the reaction of 10Kd hand did not occurred when 26th week sera was tested. 4) The positive reactions using antigens of 2 weeks worm, especially on 40 and 24Kd bands, were most strong and sharply demarcated compared to those of 3~5 weeks worm antigen.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권13호
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• pp.5337-5341
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• 2014

Background: The standard therapy for stage I rectum cancer is surgical resection. Currently, there is no strong evidence to suggest that any type of adjuvant therapy is beneficial. The risks of local relapse and distant metastasis are higher in rectal tumors. Therefore, while there is no clearly defined absolute indication for adjuvant therapy in lymph node negative colon cancers, rectum tumors that are T3N0 and higher require adjuvant treatment. Due to the more aggressive nature of rectal cancers, we explored the clinical and pathologic factors that could predict the risk of relapse in Stage I (T1-T2) disease and whether there was any progression-free survival benefit to adjuvant therapy. Materials and Methods: This multicenter study was carried out by the Anatolian Society of Medical Oncology. A total of 178 patients with rectal cancers who underwent curative surgery between January 1994 and August 2012 in 13 centers were included in the study. Patient demographics, including survival data and tumor characteristics were obtained from medical charts. Results: The median age was 58 years (range 26-85 years). Most tumors were well or moderately differentiated. For adjuvant treatment, 13 patients (7.3%) received radiotherapy alone, 12 patients (6.7%) received chemotherapy alone and 15 patients (8.4%) were given chemoradiotherapy. Median follow up was 29 months (3-225 months). Some 42 patients (23.6%) had relapse during follow up; 30 with local recurrence (71.4%) whereas 12 (28.6%) were distant metastases. Among the patients, 5-year DFS was 64% and OS was 82%. Mucinous histology and receiving adjuvant therapy were found to have statistically insignificant correlations with relapse and survival. Conclusions: In our retrospective analysis, approximately one quarter of patients exhibited either local or systemic relapse. The rates of relapse were slightly higher in the patients who had no adjuvant therapy. There may thus be a role for adjuvant therapy in high-risk stage I rectal tumors.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.22-31
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• 2001

Objective : This study is designed to evaluate the correlation between the data of DITI (Digital Infrared Thermographic Imaging) and the clinical symptoms in the patients with low back pain. Methods : Among the outpatients with back pain who visited to Department of Acupunture & Moxibustion, Tae gu Oriental Hopital of Kyung San University from January 2000 to August, we selected 115 cases that examined DITI. We evaluated the correlation between the data of DITI examination and the clinical symptoms (Distribution of Sex and Age, Duration of Disease, Main Sign, Grade of Clinical Symptoms, Diagnosis according to Symptoms(辨證),) in the patients with low back pain. Results & Conclusion : 1. The thermal changes in terms of the duration of disease : The acutest period has the highest thermal change. Also, the longer the duration of disease was, the higher the termal change was. It increased in the order of the acutest period, the less acute period, and the the chronical period. 2. Thermal changes due to the main symptom : The degree of thermal change was as follows (from the highest to the lowest): first, back and knee pain, second, back and leg pain, third, back and buttock pain, fourth, numbness of leg, and fifth, back and dorsum pain. 3. Thermal changes in terms of the grade of clinical symptoms : The more servious the symptoms were, the higher the thermal change was. It was increased in the order of Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, and Gr 4. 4. Thermal changes depdning on symptoms diagnosis : Chwaseom(挫閃) has the highest temperature, $0.87{\pm}0.49^{\circ}C$. 5. Thermal changes before and after treatment : Before treatment, the average thermal change was $0.83^{\circ}C$ but after treatment, it was decreased to $0.38^{\circ}C$. For the above symptoms, if DITI is used, the diagnosis is easier based on the medical history of the patient who has back pain, and the degree of pain. However, if thermal change is soly used for diagnosis, it will be hard to determine the nature of sickness. Therefore, it should be folllowed by other supplementary examination.