• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.236-245
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• 2021

Background: Red ginseng (RG) extract, especially ginsenoside Rg1 and Rb1 fractions has been reported to have antithrombotic activities. However, gastric instability and low intestinal permeability are considered to be obstacles to its oral administration. We hypothesized that stability, permeability, and activities of RG might be improved by encapsulation within nanoparticles (NPs) prepared with antithrombotic coating materials. Methods: RG-loaded chitosan (CS) NPs (PF-NPs) were prepared by complex ionic gelation with the antithrombotic wall materials, polyglutamic acid (PGA), and fucoidan (Fu). The concentrations of PGA (mg/mL, X₁) and Fu (mg/mL, X₂) were optimized for the smallest particle size by response surface methodology. Antithrombotic activities of RG and PF-NPs were analyzed using ex vivo and in vivo antiplatelet activities, in vivo carrageenan-induced mouse tail, and arteriovenous shunt rat thrombosis models. Results: In accordance with a quadratic regression model, the smallest PF-NPs (286 ± 36.6 nm) were fabricated at 0.628 mg/mL PGA and 0.081 mg/mL Fu. The inhibitory activities of RG on ex vivo and in vivo platelet aggregation and thrombosis in in vivo arteriovenous shunt significantly (p < 0.05) increased to approximately 66.82%, 35.42%, and 38.95%, respectively, by encapsulation within PF-NPs. For an in vivo carrageenan-induced mouse tail thrombosis model, though RG had a weaker inhibitory effect, PF-NPs reduced thrombus significantly due to the presence of PGA and Fu. Conclusion: PF-NPs contributed to improve the activities of RG not only by nanoencapsulation but also by antithrombotic coating materials. Therefore, PG-NPs can be suggested as an efficient delivery system for oral administration of RG.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.551-562
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• 2021

In this study, the generalized intensity measure (IM) named I_Npg is analyzed. The recently proposed proxy of the spectral shape named N_pg is the base of this intensity measure, which is similar to the traditional N_p based on the spectral shape in terms of pseudo-acceleration; however, in this case the new generalized intensity measure can be defined through other types of spectral shapes such as those obtained with velocity, displacement, input energy, inelastic parameters and so on. It is shown that this IM is able to increase the efficiency in the prediction of nonlinear behavior of structures subjected to earthquake ground motions. For this work, the efficiency of two particular cases (based on acceleration and velocity) of the generalized I_Npg to predict the peak floor acceleration demands on steel frames under 30 earthquake ground motions with respect to the traditional spectral acceleration at first mode of vibration Sa(T₁) is compared. Additionally, a 3D reinforced concrete building and an irregular steel frame is used as a basis for comparison. It is concluded that the use of velocity and acceleration spectral shape increase the efficiency to predict peak floor accelerations in comparison with the traditional and most used around the world spectral acceleration at first mode of vibration.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.159-169
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• 2023

Purpose : Though other Citrus spp. have reported their anti-inflammatory and antioxidative activities in previous studies, the biological activity of Kiyomi (Citrus unshiu × C. sinensis) has not been reported yet. Therefore, this study attempted to analyze the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of Kiyomi leaf ethanol extract (KLEE) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Methods : The cytotoxic effect of KLEE in RAW 264.7 cells was determined by WST-1 assay. Bacterial endotoxin, the concentration of nitric oxide (NO) was analyzed by the Griess reaction. In addition, Western blot analysis was applied to measure the protein expression level of inducible NO synthase (iNOS). The phosphorylated status of the critical inflammatory transcription factor, nuclear factor (NF)-𝜅B, and its upstream signaling molecules, phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt as well as mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), were also measured by Western blot analysis. Results : KLEE was not cytotoxic up to a concentration of 200 ㎍/㎖, and protein expression levels of iNOS and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2, enzymes that counteract NO and prostaglandin (PG) E2 production, were inhibited by KLEE treatment. The phosphorylated status of PI3K/Akt as well as MAPKs including extracellular regulated kinase (ERK), c-jun NH2kinase (JNK), and p38, were significantly attenuated by KLEE treatment in LPS stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Moreover, one of phase II enzymes, heme oxygenase (HO)-1 which has known for its anti-inflammatory capacity, was strongly induced by KLEE treatment. Conclusion : Consequently, KLEE treatment significantly attenuated the production of NO as well as the expression levels of iNOS and COX-2 in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. The inflammatory transcription factor, NF-𝜅B, as well as its upstream signaling molecules, PI3K/Akt and MAPKs, were also diminished by KLEE treatment with statistical significance in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. These results suggest that KLEE might be a promising candidate for the attenuation of inflammatory disorders.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.127-135
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• 2023

Purpose : This study was performed to evaluate the effects of magnetic therapy (MT) on pain threshold, blood flow, and balance in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods : A single-blind, randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with 30 patient with knee osteoarthritis. They were randomly allocated 2 groups; magnetic therapy group (MTG; n=15) and placebo magnetic therapy group (PG; n=15). The MTG group received 30 minutes magnetic therapy and 20 minute conservative physical therapy (Hotpack, ICT), magnetic therapy was conducted in magnetic therapy device (OM-100, NUGA, Korea). In the placebo magnetic group received 30 minutes placebo magnetic therapy and 20 minute conservative physical therapy. Each group performed 50 minutes a day 3 times a week for 8 weeks. The primary outcome pressure pain threshold test, blood flow, balance ability were measured by a pressure threshold meter (Commander algometer, JTECH medical, USA), laser dofler image (Moor LDI2-IR, Moor instruments, USA), balance measurement system (BioRescue, Marseille, France). The measurement were performed before and after the 8 weeks intervention period. Results : Both groups demonstrated significant improvement of outcome in pain threshold, blood flow, and balance ability during intervention period. magnetic therapy group revealed significant differences in pain threshold, blood flow, and balance as compared to the placebo magnetic therapy group groups (p<.05). Our results showed that magnetic therapy was more effective than placebo therapy on pain threshold, blood flow, and balance in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Conclusion : Our findings indicate that magnetic therapy can improve pain threshold, blood flow, and Balance, highlight the benefits of magnetic therapy. This study will be able to be used as an intervention data for recovering pain threshold, blood flow, and balance in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.119-128
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• 2023

Purpose : The fruit of Actinidia polygama has been used in oriental medicine for the treatment of gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammation. Though A. polygama exhibited anti-inflammatory activity in RAW 264.7 cells and carrageenan-induced rat paw edema, the exact mechanism for anti-inflammation was not evaluated yet. In this study, the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of A. polygama ethanol extract (APEE) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Methods : WST-1 assay was applied to analyze the cytotoxic effect of APEE in RAW 264.7 cells. The productions of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin (PG) E₂ were analyzed by the Griess reaction and enzyme immunoassay (EIA) assay, respectively. In addition, protein expressions for inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 were measured by Western blot analysis. The activated status of an inflammatory transcription factor, NF-κ B, and its upstream signaling molecules, mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), was also evaluated by Western blot analysis. Results : As a result, APEE treatment did not exhibit any cytotoxicity until the concentration of 200 ㎍/㎖. APEE treatment significantly inhibited NO and PGE₂ productions as well as their enzymes, iNOS and COX-2 in a dose-dependent manner. The inflammatory transcription factor, NF-κ B, was also attenuated by APEE treatment. In addition, the phosphorylated status of MAPKs such as extracellular regulated kinase (ERK), c-jun NH2 kinase (JNK), and p38, were significantly diminished by APEE treatment in LPS stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Conclusion : Consequently, APEE treatment significantly attenuated the production of inflammatory mediators and their enzyme expressions in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. The inflammatory transcription factor, NF-κ B, and upstream signaling molecules, MAPKs, were also significantly attenuated by APEE treatment in LPS-activated RAW 264.7 cells. These results indicate that APEE might be a candidate to be utilized as a promising candidate for the treatment of inflammatory disorders.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.44-48
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• 2017

목적: Estradiol ($E_2$)은 주로 여성에서 생성되는 스테로이드성 호르몬으로서 부인과 질환, 월경주기, 폐경, 소아의 성조숙 증 등의 진단에 유용한 지표이다. $E_2$ 농도 측정은 $^{125}I$이 표지된 $E^2$ 항원을 키트 내 설명서에 따라 검사 전 $^{125}I$ 추적자 원액과 추적자 완충액을 희석하여 사용한다. 그러나 희석시간에 대해 정확히 명시되지 않았다. 본 연구에서는 희석시간에 따른 농도 변화를 바탕으로 적절한 희석시간을 알아보고자 하였다. 실험재료 및 방법: 2016년 12월부터 2017년 2월까지 본원에 의뢰된 $E^2$ 검체 중 8~4577 pg/mL의 농도를 가진 서로 다른 60개의 검체를 저, 중, 고농도로 나누었다. $^{125}I$ 추적자의 희석은 약 230 RPM 교반기에서 각각 30분, 1시간 30분, 2시간 30분 동안 실시하였고, 24시간 희석은 가볍게 흔들어 냉장보관 하였다. 측정키트는 RIA ESTRADIOL (Beckman Coulter, Czech Republic)을 사용하였다. 희석시간에 따른 결과 값의 차이 및 유의성 검증을 위하여 SPSS 18.0을 이용해 정규성 검정을 실시하여 Kruskal-Wallis 검정으로 분석하였고 각 시간대 별로 절대오차의 사분위수 범위를 구하여 분석하였다. 결과: 농도에 따라 저, 중, 고농도로 나누어 Kruskal-Wallis 검정으로 분석한 결과 각 농도별로 희석시간에 따른 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(P>0.05). 각 시간대 별 절대 오차의 사분위수 범위는 저농도의 30분과 1시간 30분 사이에 0.105, 1시간 30분과 2시간 30분 사이에 0.052 이다. 중농도에서는 30분과 1시간 30분 사이에 0.062, 1시간 30분과 2시간 30분 사이에 0.038 이다. 고농도에서는 1시간 30분과 2시간 30분 사이에 0.029, 2시간 30분과 24시간 사이에 0.06 이다. 결론: 희석시간을 다르게 하여 측정한 결과 값은 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았지만, 희석시간대 별 절대오차의 사분위수 범위를 보아 1시간 30분에서 2시간 30분 희석하여 검사를 시행하는 것이 오차를 줄여 재현성을 높이는 적절한 희석시간이라고 생각된다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.191-195
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• 2002

MLD STZ로 당뇨를 유발시킨 SD rat에서 투여 시기에 따른 백삼의 항당뇨 활성을 비교한 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 동시 투여군은 실험 시작 초반에 체중이 감소하는 듯 하였다가 당뇨 대조군에 비하여 현저히 체중이 증가하였고 후 투여군 역시 백삼의 투여에 의하여 체중이 증가하였다. 2. 동시 투여군에서 STZ 투여 후 초반 7일간 혈당이 상승 하였으나 곧 탁월한 혈당 강하 활성을 나타내었으며 또한 계속적:인 당뇨병의 진행을 막아주었다. 후 투여군에서는 즉각적으로 혈당 강하 활성이 나타났고 이는 투여 종료 시점까지 유지되었다. 3. 동시 투여군과 후 투여군 모두 식이량과 음용수 섭취량을 개선시켜 주었다. 4. 동시 투여군과 후 투여군은 모두 체중 대비 신장 무게의 비를 낮추어 줌으로써 고혈당으로 인해 야기되는 신장비대를 개선시켜 주었다. 5. STZ로 유도된 당뇨 흰쥐에서 백삼이 혈당 강하 활성을 나타내는 것은 췌장 베타세포의 보호 활성과 insulin의 분비 촉진과 관련이 있을 것으로 추측된다. 6. 각 투여군에서 투여 종료시점의 혈당이 당뇨 대조군에 비하여 각각 64%, 67%수준을 나타내어 백삼이 당뇨병이 발생되기 전이나 혹은 당뇨병이 발생된 후에 투여되더라도 우수한 혈당강하 효과를 나타낼 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 인삼은 impaired glucose tolerance(IGT)를 나타내는 사람에서 당뇨병의 발병을 예방할 목적으로 투여할수 있을 뿐만 아니라 이미 당뇨병이 발병된 사람에서도 우수한 혈당 강하 활성을 나타내어 치료제로서의 가능성도 보여주었다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.280-289
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• 1998

연구배경: 결핵성 흉막염과 악성 흉수는 임상증상, 징후와 흉수내 백혈구 세포조성, 생화학적 검사로 감별하기 어렵고 미생물학적 검사와 세포진 또는 조직검사에 의해서도 확실히 진단하기 어렵다. 이런 문제 때문에 최근들어 결핵성 흉막염을 interleukin-2 (IL-2), interferon-$\gamma$(IFN-$\gamma$), tumor necrosis factor-$\alpha$(TNF-$\alpha$) 같은 면역 매개물질들을 이용하여 진단하려는 시도들이 있어 왔다. 결핵균에 대한 면역반응으로 주로 $Th_1$ 세포에 의해 분비되는 IFN-$\gamma$는 결핵성 흉막염에서 제 1형 반응이 거의 일어나지 않는 악성 흉수 보다 휠씬 높게 측정되므로 흉수내 IFN-$\gamma$ 수치의 차를 이용하여 두 질환을 감별할 수 있다. 이에 저자들은 흉수 IFN-$\gamma$의 진단적 가치를 ADA, CEA와 비교하여 보고 한국인에서의 민감도와 특이도를 알아보았다. 방 법: 결핵성 흉막염 40예, 악성 흉수 42예를 대상으로 흉수의 세포 조성, 생화학 검사와 IFN-$\gamma$, ADA, CEA 수치를 측정하였다. 결 과: 흉수내 IFN-$\gamma$와 ADA는 결핵성 흉막염에서 악성 흉수 보다 유의하게 높았고, CEA는 악성 흉수에서 결핵성 흉막염보다 유의하게 높았다. 결핵성 흉막염에서 IFN-$\gamma$는 민감도 0.97, 특이도 1.0을 나타내었고 ADA는 만감도 0.87, 특이도 0.97을 나타내었다. 악성 흉수에서 CEA는 민감도 0.67, 특이도 1.0을 나타내었다. ADA 활성도와 IFN-$\gamma$ 수치 사이에는 유의한 상관관계가 없었다. 결 론: IFN-$\gamma$는 결핵성 흉막염과 악성 흉수 감별에 매우 예민하고 특이적인 양상을 보이기 때문에 경제적인 검사는 아니나 결핵성 흉막염의 진단에 유용한 검사방법으로 사용될 수 있을 것으로 사료되었다.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제66권3호
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• pp.240-247
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• 2021

본 실험은 광평옥과 다청옥 품종의 수이삭과 수염을 대상으로 안토시아닌 생합성 관련 분자생물학적 및 이화학적 특성을 검토하여 향후 기능성 옥수수 개발에 필요한 기초자료로 활용하고자 수행되었다. 1. 광평옥에서는 수이삭과 수염에서 모두 안토시아닌이 형성되지 않은 반면, 다청옥에서는 모두 형성되었다. 전체 안토시아닌 함량은 수이삭과 수염에서 모두 다청옥이 광평옥에 비해 30배 정도 높았다. 또한, 안토시아닌 성분은 다청옥의 수이삭에서 C-3-G만 측정되었고, 수염에서는 각각 C-3-G는 45.2배, Pg-3-G는 27.3배, M-3-G는 37.6배 광평옥에 비해 더 검출되었다. 2. 광평옥의 수이삭에서 F3'H, DFR, GST 유전자가 발현이 감소하였고, 수염에서는 F3'H와 DFR 유전자가 발현이 감소하였다. 반대로 다청옥에서는 수염에서 DFR 유전자만 발현이 감소되었고, 나머지 유전자들은 정상적으로 발현되었다. 또한 안토시아닌 생합성 유전자들의 발현을 조절하는 전사조절인자는 광평옥 수이삭에서는 P1이 수염에서는 R1이 관여한다는 사실을 확인하였다. 3. 광평옥의 수이삭과 수염에서 다청옥에 비해 각각 linoleic acid (C18:2)가 6.6%, 10.9% 감소하고, linolenic acid (18:3)는 8.5%, 8.5% 증가하였다. 또한, 광평옥의 수염에서는 palmitic acid (C16:0)가 4.1% 증가하고, oleic acid (C18:1)는 다청옥에 비해 2.1% 감소하였다. 그러나 stearic acid (18:0)는 수이삭과 수염에서 성분 변화가 전혀 없었다. 그리고 광평옥의 수이삭과 수염의 전체 지방산 함량은 광평옥에 비해 각각 10.3%, 30.4% 증가하였고, 각 지방산 성분과 함량 분석은 유사한 결과를 보여주었다. 그러나 phytosterol 성분 분석에서는 유의미한 결과를 확인할 수가 없었다.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.910-916
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• 2002

Endotoxin tolerance reduces the capacity of monocytes to produce proinflammatory cytokines, results in cellular immune paralysis, and down-regulates the production of helper T (Th)1 type cytokines with a shift toward a Th2 cytokine response. Prostaglandin (PG)E$_2$ in the immune system also results in macrophage inactivation and the suppression of Th1 activation and the enhancement of Th2 activation. However, the inhibitory effects of PGE$_2$ on the altered polarization of the Th cell and macrophage interleukin (IL)-6 production characterized in part by cellular immune paralysis in a state of endotoxin tolerance is unclear. This study was undertaken, using indomethacin, to investigate the role of endogenous PGE$_2$ on the Th cytokines and macrophage IL-6 production in a state of endotoxin tolerance compared to those with endotoxemia mice, wherein, in this latter case, the increased production of proinflammatory cytokines and PGE$_2$ is exhibited. Endotoxemia was induced by injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS; 10 mg/kg in saline) i.p. once in BALB/c mice, and endotoxin tolerance was induced by pretreatment with LPS (1 mg/kg in saline) injected i.p. daily for two consecutive days and then with LPS 10 mg/kg on day 4. Splenocytes or macrophages were obtained from endotoxemia and endotoxin tolerance models pretreated with indomethacin, and then cytokine production was induced by Con A-stimulated splenocytes for the Th cytokine assays and LPS-stimulated macrophages for the IL-6 assay. Our results showed that endotoxemia led to significantly reduced IL-2 and IL-4 production, to significantly increased IL-6 production, whereas interferon $(IFN)-{\gamma}$ production was not affected. Indomethacin in the case of endotoxemia markedly attenuated $IFN-{\gamma}$ and IL-6 production and didnt reverse IL-2 and IL-4 production. Endotoxin tolerance resulted in the significantly reduced production of IL-2 and $IFN-{\gamma}$ and the significantly increased production of IL-4 and IL-6. Indomethacin in endotoxin tolerance greatly augmented IL-2 production, significantly decreased IL-4 production, and slightly attenuated IL-6 production. These findings indicate that endogenous PGE$_2$ may mediate the suppressed Th1 type immune response, with a shift toward a Th2 cytokine response in a state of endotoxin tolerance, whereas endotoxemia may be regulated differentially. Also, endogenous PGE$_2$ may mediate macrophage IL-6 production in the case of endotoxemia to a greater extent than in the case of endotoxin tolerance.