• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.33-39
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• 2013

갱년기 여성에는 여러 폐경 증후들이 나타나는데, 특히 estrogen의 감소로 인하여 급격한 골 소실로 골다공증의 위험성이 높아 이에 대한 예방 및 치료에 대한 연구가 활발히 이루어지고 있다. 본 연구에서는 갈조류인 대황 에탄올 추출물을 시료로 하여 in vivo 실험을 통하여 갱년기 장애 시 나타날 수 있는 골 손실 개선효과를 검토하기 위하여 골 형성 지표인 alkaline phosphatase(ALP) 활성, 결합조직 중의 콜라겐 함량 및 pyridinoline 함량을 측정하였다. 폴리페놀 함량이 높은 추출물을 이용하는 것이 estrogen의 활성이 높을 것으로 예상되어, 대황의 열수와 에탄올 두 용매를 이용하여 추출한 결과 총 폴리페놀 함량은 에탄올 추출에서 더 높은 것으로 나타나, 동물 실험의 시료로 사용하였다. ALP는 폐경 시 estrogen의 결핍으로 인하여 골 전환이 증가하므로 골 형성의 지표로써 널리 사용되고 있다. 난소절제 시 estrogen 결핍으로 bone turnover가 증가되어 비 난소절제군에 비해 혈장 중의 ALP 활성이 증가되었으나, 난소 절제 후 대황 추출물을 투여한 군에서는 그 활성이 유의적으로 감소하는 경향이 나타났다. 이것은 난소절제 후 estrogen의 분비가 감소되는데 반해 대황 추출물이 estrogen 대체 작용을 함으로써 난소절제로 인한 골 손실 정도를 완화시킨 것으로 추측되어진다. 대황 추출물이 골 손실 회복에 미치는 영향을 검토하기 위해 연골 및 골 조직의 콜라겐 함량 및 콜라겐 성숙가교인 pyridinoline 함량을 측정하였다. 연골 및 골조직의 경우 비 난소절제군인 SHAM군에 비해 난소절제군인 OVX-CON군의 콜라겐 및 pyridinoline 함량이 유의적으로 감소하여, 난소절제로 인한 estrogen 결핍으로 그 생성량이 감소한 것으로 나타났다. 대황 추출물 투여에 의한 영향을 검토한 결과, 연골조직의 콜라겐 함량은 200 mg/kg/day 투여한 OVX-EB200군의 경우 대조군인 OVX-CON군에 비해 증가하는 경향을 나타내었으나 유의적인 수준은 아니었다. 반면 골 조직의 콜라겐 함량의 경우, 난소를 절제한 후 대황 추출물을 50 mg/kg/day 투여한 OVX-EB50군에서 대조군에 비해 콜라겐 함량이 증가하는 경향이 나타났으며, 200 mg/kg/day 투여한 OVX-EB200군의 경우 유의적으로 증가하는 결과가 나타났다. 또한 콜라겐 성숙가교인 pyridinoline 함량을 HPLC로 분석한 결과, 골 조직의 pyridinoline 함량이 난소절제 후 감소하였으나, 대황 추출물을 투여한 군(OVX-EB50)에서 대조군인 OVX-CON군과 비교하여 증가하는 결과가 나타났다. 이상의 실험 결과는 estrogen 부족 시 일어날 수 있는 골 손실에 대한 예방 소재로써 갈조류인 대황의 활용 가능성을 시사하고 있으며, 이를 활용한 기능성 소재 개발도 가능할 것으로 기대된다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.292-296
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• 2014

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to assess the potential of St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) to prevent obesity and abnormalities in lipid metabolism induced by ovariectomy in a rat model without stimulatory activity on uterus. MATERIALS/METHODS: Ovariectomized (OVX) rats were treated for 6 weeks with 70% ethanol extracts of Hypericum perforatum [HPEs: whole plant (WHPE) and flower and leaves (FLHPE)], ${\beta}$-estradiol-3-benzoate at a dose of $50{\mu}g/kg/day$ (E2) or vehicle (distilled water). RESULTS: As expected, OVX increased body weight gain and adiposity and showed higher food efficacy ratio. OVX also increased the serum cholesterol as well as insulin resistance, while reducing uterus weight and uterine epithelial proliferation rate. HPEs (WHPE and FLHPE) showed estrogen-like effect on body weight gain, adipose tissue weight and food efficacy ratio in OVX rats. HPEs prevented hypercholesterolemia induced by OVX more effectively than E2. E2 increased uterus weight and epithelial proliferation rate in OVX rats, while HPEs maintained them at the level of the sham-operated animals. CONCLUSIONS: Our finding demonstrates that HPEs can be considered as an effective agent to prevent OVX-induced obesity without stimulatory activity on uterus.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.213-220
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• 2010

Although an adequete intake of calcium (Ca) is recommended for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, the intake of Ca should be restricted because of its low rate of intestinal absorption. The purpose of this experiment was to identity the effect of the combined administration of Aquamin F (AQF) (a calcium agent) and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on osteoporosis. Thirty ovariectomized (OVX) rats and six control rats were assigned to the following six groups, with six animals per group: sham Ca-deficient diet (Ca-D), OVX, LAB, AQF, and LAB-AQF. During the experiment, the body weight was measured; and after the experiment was completed, the serum biochemical analysis, the alkaline phosphatase, calcium, and inorganic phosphorus leves were measured. The tissue of the femur was stained and then scanned via CT. The body weight of the OVX group increased more significantly than that of the control group. The results of the bone mineral content (BMC), Bone mineral density (BMD), serum biochemical analysis and histological test on the femur epiphysis showed no difference between the OVX group and the LAB group, whereas the results of the AQF group were more significant than those of the OVX group. In particular, the LAB+AQF group showed more significant increases in the aforementioned results than the AQF group. This experiment showed that the combined administration of AQF and LAB in ovariectomized rats more significantly increased bone density than did a single administration of either AQF or LAB.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.386-393
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• 1997

This experiment was performed to investigate the effect of different dietary lipids on the risk factors of coronary vascular disease(CVD) in ovariectomized rats. female rats of Sprague-Dawley stram were divided into sham-operated(sham) and ovariectomized(ovx) groups and then each group was divided into a beef fallow group, a soy bean oil group and a fish oil group. After 16 weeks of feeding on experimental diets, animals were sacrificed and blood, liver, kidney and perirenal fat pad were obtained. Food intake and weight gain of fish oil group were significantly lower than other dietary lipid groups. food intake and weight gain tended to be higher in ovx groups than in sham groups. The weight Index(g/100g body weight) of liver and kidney was higher in the fish oil group than the other groups and weight index was lower in ovx groups compared to sham groups. The weight of the perirenal fat pad was the highest in the beef tallow group and the lowest in the fish oil group. The fish oil group showed the lowest total cholesterol(TC) and triglyceride (TG) levels in serum. Serum TG levels were lower in all ovx groups than in sham groups, but serum TC levels were not influenced by ovariectomy. fatty acid composition of serum reflects the recent dietary Intake of fat. Linoleic acid content was tile highest in soy bean oil group and eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) contents were the highest in fish oil group. fatty acid composition of adipose tissue, especially EPA and DHA contents in perirenal fat pad, was highest in the fish oil group. Saturated fatty acid(SFA) and monounsaturated fatty acid(MUFA) in serum and adipose tissue did not reflect fatty acid intake. The activities of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, a lipogenic enzyme, in the blood of the beef tallow and soybean oil groups showed the tendency to be high and that of the fish oil group to be low in ovx. Carnitine acetyltransferase, a lipolytic enzyme, showed the highest activity in the liver of the fish oil group and was least active in the soy bean oil group.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제20권12호
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• pp.1851-1858
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• 2010

갱년기의 여성에는 여러 폐경 증후들이 나타나는데, 특히 estrogen의 감소로 인한 혈중 지질 조성의 변화 등으로 심혈관계 질환의 발병율이 높아지게 된다. 본 연구에서는 실험동물로써 흰쥐를 이용하여 인위적으로 갱년기를 유도한 후 갈조류인 곰피 추출물의 영향을 혈중지질 농도, 혈소판 응집력 및 혈액 유동성을 통하여 그 효과를 검토하고자 하였다. 그 결과 갱년기유도로 인하여 증가된 혈청 중 중성지방 및 총콜레스테롤 함량은 곰피 추출물 투여에 의해 저하되었으며, 특히 곰피 추출물 200 mg/kg bw/day 투여는 중성지방 함량을 유의적으로 감소시키는 결과를 나타내었다. Ldl-콜레스테롤, 동맥경화지수(AI) 및 심혈관위험지수(CRF) 또한 곰피 추출물 투여에 의해 저하되었다 한편 Hdl-콜레스테롤 농도는 난소절제에 의해 감소하였으나, 곰피 추출물을 투여에 의해 증가되었다. 혈액의 유동성에 곰피 추출물의 효과를 실험한 결과 난소 절제에 의해 혈액의 점도가 증가하여 유동성이 저하되었으나, 곰피 추출물 투여로 인해 유동성이 향상됨을 알 수 있었다. 또한 난소 절제에 의해 혈소판 응집능이 증가하였으나, 곰피 추출물 투여로 인해 완화되는 효과를 볼 수 있었다. 이상의 결과로부터 갱년기에 나타날 수 있는 혈중 지질 변화에 대하여 곰피 추출물이 지질 및 혈행 개선 효과를 나타내었으며, 특히 곰피 추출물 200 mg/kg bw/day 투여는 모든 항목에서 유의성 있는 결과를 나타내어 곰피가 심혈관 관련성 질환 예방에 도움을 줄 것으로 기대된다.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.17-25
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• 2015

This study aimed to investigate the effects of silk fibroin on bone metabolism in ovariectomized rats. A total of 30 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into sham-operated (SHAM), ovariectomized control (OVX), alendronate (OVX+ALEN, 10 mg/kg body weight/d), low silk fibroin (OVX+SF100, 100 mg/kg body weight/d), and high silk fibroin (OVX+SF300, 300 mg/kg body weight/d) groups. All the rats were fed by gavage for 12 wk. At the end of 12 wk, blood and urine were collected for analysis of bone turnover markers, and bone mineral density (BMD) was measured by micro-computed tomography. The results show that the OVX group (p < 0.05) displayed the highest mean body weight gain. Among the five groups, serum levels of bone alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and urine levels of deoxypyridinoline (DPD) were highest in the OVX group (p < 0.05). Bone ALP levels in the ALEN group were significantly lower than that of the silk-treated groups. On the other hand, DPD levels were not significantly different between the ALEN and silk-fibroin-treated groups (p < 0.05). The trabecular BMD was significantly higher in the ALEN and silk-treated groups compared to the OVX group (p < 0.05). In conclusion, this study showed that silk fibroin has similar effects as alendronate, which is used in osteoporosis medication. Therefore silk fibroin might be a new candidate for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in patients.

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2002년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.2
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• pp.290.1-290.1
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• 2002

The surgically ovariectomized rat induces aging by reactive oxyyen species(ROS) generation. Free oxygen radicals have been proposed as important causative agents of aging. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Chondroitin Sulfate(CS) to prevent ovariectomy(OVX) induced oxidative stress and atherosclerosis. The OVX rats were given intraperitoneally CS at dose of 100mg/kg and 200mg/kg daily for fifteen weeks. (omitted)

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.323-327
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• 2012

Objective : The purpose of this study was to verify the appropriateness of ovariectomized rats as the osteoporosis animal model. Methods : Twelve female Sprague-Dawley rats underwent a sham operation (the sham group) or bilateral ovariectomy [the ovariectomy (OVX) group]. Eight weeks after operations, serum biochemical markers of bone turnover were analyzed; osteocalcin and alkaline phosphatase, which are sensitive biochemical markers of bone formation, and C-terminal telopeptide fragment of type I collagen C-terminus (CTX), which is a sensitive biochemical marker of bone resorption. Bone histomorphometric parameters and microarchitectural properties of 4th lumbar vertebrae were determined by micro-computed tomographic (CT) scan. Results : The OVX group showed on average 75.4% higher osteocalcin and 72.5% higher CTX levels than the sham group, indicating increased bone turnover. Micro-CT analysis showed significantly lower bone mineral density (BMD) (p=0.005) and cortical BMD (p=0.021) in the OVX group. Furthermore, the OVX group was found to have a significantly lower trabecular bone volume fraction (p=0.002). Conclusion : Our results showed that bone turnover was significantly increased and bone mass was significantly decreased 8 weeks after ovariectomy in rats. Thus, we propose that the ovariectomized rat model be considered a reproducible and reliable model of osteoporosis.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.80-87
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• 2008

Purpose: Hypoestrogenism caused by ovariectomy, disease, or menopause is associated with increased obesity in women. Altered fat distribution and weight gain are consequences of menopausal hypoestrogenism, but the mechanisms responsible are not completely known. This study examined the effect of estrogen on obesity in ovariectomized rats. Method: The groups of female rats were 4 weeks post ovariectomy (OVX) or, 4 weeks post-sham operation (SHAM), and 2 weeks post ovariectomy followed by 2 weeks replacement with estradiol benzoate (ER-$16{\mu}g$/kg, subq, qd). Serum ghrelin level was measured by radioimmunoassay (RIA). The expression of adrenergic receptors in adipose tissue was measured by Western blotting assay. Result: OVX significantly increased body weight, serum cholesterol. Two weeks estrogen replacement reduced body weight accompanied by the increment of serum ghrelin and the reduction of the receptor ratio of adrenergic ${\alpha}_{2A}/{\beta}_1$, and ${\alpha}_{2A}/{\beta}_3$. Conclusion: We provide evidence that estrogen reduces obesity through the altered receptor ratio of adrenergic ${\alpha}_{2A}/{\beta}_1$, and ${\alpha}_{2A}/{\beta}_3$ in adipose tissue in ovariectomized rats.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.1-19
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• 2006

Objectives : This study was carried out to determine the effects of Gamidokwalgisaeng-tang(GDS) oral administration and electro-acupuncture at $BL_{52}$ & $GB_{39}$ on the postmenopausal osteoporosis. Methods: In order to study the effects of the Gamidokwalgisaeng-tang(GDS) oral administration and electro-acupuncture at $BL_{52}$, $GB_{39}$ on osteoporotic rats induced by ovariectomy, body weight, femur weight, uterine weight, serum level of osteocalcin, alkaline phosphatase(ALP), cholesterol, triglyceride, estradiol, androstenedione, testosterone and urinary excretions of calcium & phosphorus were measured. Results : 1. Body weight in all experimental group decreased significantly in comparison with ovariectomized group(OVX). 2. The weight of femur compared with body increased significantly in GDS oral administration and combination treatment group in comparison with ovariectomized group(OVX). 3. Uterine endometrial morphology is caused by ovariectomy and the weight of uterus decreased significantly in control and all experimental group in comparison with sham. 4. The serum level of osteocalcin decreased in all experimental group in comparison with OVX, but significantly in electro-acupuncture and combination treatment group. 5. The serum alkaline phosphatase(ALP) activity decreased in electro-acupuncture and combination treatment group in comparison with OVX, but only significantly in electro-acupuncture group. 6. The serum level of cholesterol increased significantly in OVX in comparison with sham and decreased in all experimental group in comparison with OVX, not insignificantly. The serum level of triglyceride increased in all experimental group in comparison with OVX, not insignificantly. 7. Urinary excretions of calcium and phosphorus decreased significantly in all experimental group in comparison with OVX. Conclusion : We suggest that GDS oral administration and electro-acupuncture at $BL_{52}$ & $GB_{39}$ are available for prevention and curing about the postmenopausal osteoporosis.