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Studies on Anti-cancerous Substances from Higher Plane in East Asian Region

  • Takeya, Koichi
    • 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국자원식물학회 1999년도 The 6th International Symposium on the Development of Anti-Cancer Resource from Plants
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    • pp.1-45
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    • 1999
  • To date many kinds of compounds have been obtained from plants kingdom as antineoplastic and anti-cancerous agents. However, there is no special type of compounds for ncancer therapy. Various types of substances are effective for various types of cancers and tumors: for instance, alkaloids, lignans, terpenes and steroids etc. Curcumol obtained from Curcuma aromatica was tested and noticed to be effective against cancer of the uterine cervix clinically Oridonin isolated from Rabdosia ssp.is now investigated for clinical trials in China. Moreover, camptothecine isolated from Camptotheca acuminata is also antineoplastic alkaloid, but is very toxic. Chemical modification has been tried to decrease its toxicity. This compound is now using as clinical agent. Harringtonin was investigated as an anticancerous drug in China. Taxol, a compound with a taxane ring isolated from the bark of Taxus brevifolia, has been demonstrated to have substantial anticancer activity in patients with solid tumors refractory standard chemotherapy. Supply of this drug has severely limited full exploration of its antineoplastic potential. Some efforts are continued in National Cancer Institute NCI) Washington for surveying various Taxus species for optimal taxol content, improvement in semi-synthesis from baccatin III, improvement in method of extraction, and development of alternative renewable resources. Further, there are many compounds which have been reported as antineoplastic agents. On the other hand, we have screened on higher plants collected in Japan, China, Korea, Southeast Asia and South America for antineoplastic activity, which has been done using Sarcoma 180 ascites in mice, P388 Iymphocytic leukemia in mice, Chinese hamster lung V-79 cells, P388 cells and nasopharynx carcinoma (KB) cells in our laboratory, as primary screening. In this meeting, I will present on antitumor and cytotoxic substances of the higher plants (Rubia cordifolia, Ailanfhus Vilmoriniana, Aster tataricus, Taxus cuspidata var. nana, Cephalotaxus harringtonia var drupacea, etc.) selected from above screening tests.

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Studies on Anti-Cancerous Substances from Higher Plants in East Asian Region

  • Takeya, Koichi
    • Plant Resources
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    • 제3권1호
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    • pp.1-45
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    • 2000
  • To date many kinds of compounds have been obtained from plants kingdom as antineoplastic and anti-cancerous agents. However, there is no special type of compounds for cancer therapy. Various types of substances are effective for various types of cancers and tumors: for instance, alkaloids. lignans, terpenes and steroids etc. Curcumol obtained from Curcuma aromatica was tested and noticed to be effective against cancer of the uterine cervix clinically. Oridonin isolated from Rabdosia ssp. is now investigate for clinical trials in China. Moreover camptothecine isolated from Camptotheca acuminata is also antineoplastic alkaloid, but is very toxic. Chemical modification has been tried to decrease its toxicity This compound is now using as clinical agent. Harringtonin was investigated as an anticancerous drug in China. Taxol, a compound with a taxane ring isolated from the bark of Taxus brevifotia. has been demonstrated to have substantial anticancer activity in patients with solid tumors refractory standard chemotherapy. Supply of this drug has severely limited full exploration of its antineoplastic potential Some efforts are continued in National Cancer Institute(NCI) Washington for surveying various Taxus species for optimal taxol content, improvement in semi-synthesis from baccatin 111, improvement in method of extraction, and development of alternative renewable resources. Further, there are many compounds which have been reported as antineoplastic agents. On the other hand, we have screened on higher plants collected In Japan, China, Korea. Southeast Asia and South America for antineoplastic activity, which has been done using Sarcoma 180 ascites in mice, P388 Iymphocytic leukemia In mice, Chinese hamster lung V-79 cells, P388 cells and nasopharynx carcinoma(KB) cells in our laboratory, as primary screening. In this meeting, 1 will present on antitumor and cytotoxic substances of the higher plants(Rubis cordifolia, Ailanthus vilmoriniana, Aster tataricus, Taxus cuspidata var. nana, Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea, etc.) selected from above screening tests.

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Effects of supplementing sweet sorghum with grapeseeds on carcass parameters, and meat quality, amino acid, and fatty acid composition of lambs

  • Jianxin Jiao;Ting Wang;Shanshan Li;Nana Gou;A. Allan Degen;Ruijun Long;Hucheng Wang;Zhanhuan Shang
    • Animal Bioscience
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    • 제36권3호
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    • pp.461-470
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    • 2023
  • Objective: Sweet sorghum is an important forage crop for ruminants, especially in low rainfall areas. Grapeseeds are an abundant by-product of wine-making and contain bioactive substances that can improve the antioxidant capacity of meat. We examined the effect of sweet sorghum forage with supplementary grapeseeds on carcass and meat quality in lambs. Methods: Twenty-eight Small-tailed Han lambs (body weight = 19.1±1.20 kg), aged 3 to 4 months, were penned, and fed individually. The lambs were divided into four groups (n = 7 each) and were offered one of four diets: i) sweet sorghum silage; ii) sweet sorghum silage + grapeseeds; iii) sweet sorghum hay; and iv) sweet sorghum hay + grapeseeds. The grapeseeds were added to the concentrate at 6% DM and the diets were fed for 100 d. Results: Sweet sorghum silage tended (p = 0.068) to increase hot carcass weight, while grapeseeds tended (p = 0.081) to decrease dressing percentage without affecting other carcass parameters. Lambs consuming supplementary grapeseeds increased (p<0.05) meat redness and tended to decrease (p = 0.075) concentration of methionine in meat. Lambs consuming sweet sorghum silage increased (p<0.001) water content of the meat and had a lower (p<0.05) concentration of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and n-6:n-3 PUFA ratio than lambs consuming sweet sorghum hay. Saturated fatty acids content in meat was lowest (p<0.05) in lambs consuming sweet sorghum silage with grapeseeds. Lambs with supplementary grapeseeds tended (p<0.10) to increase eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid and have a lower thrombogenic index than lambs not consuming grapeseeds. Conclusion: It was concluded that sweet sorghum with supplementary grapeseeds fed to lambs; i) improved the color of the meat to be more appetizing to the consumer; ii) tended to improve the fatty acids composition of the meat; and iii) lowered thrombogenic index of the meat.

전라남도 여천군 남면 연도 주민의 장내 기생충 감염상황 (Statue of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in a Remote Island, Yondo, Jeonranarn-do (Province))

  • 구기수;민득영
    • Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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    • 제26권4호
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    • pp.275-284
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    • 1988
  • 1988년 2월 및 5월에 전라남도 여천군 남면 소재 연도 주민 1,011명 (남자 507명, 여자 504명)에 대하여 formalin-ether 침전법으로 장내 기생충 감염상환을 조사하고, 장내 윤충란 양성자 의 경우 감염강도를 E.P.G.로 측정한 바 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 주민 1,011명중 398명 (39.4%)이 장내 기생충 양성자이었고 윤충 감염이 372명 (36.8%), 원충 감 염이 56명(5.5%)이었다. 검출된 기생충은 모두 10종으로서 편충란 양성자가 278명(27.5%)으로 가 장 많았고 그 다음이 회충 176명(17.4U, 불수정란 양성자 31명 포함), Taenia sp. 59명(5.8%)이었으며, 대장아메바 3.3%, 람블편모충 1.5%, 왜소아메바 0.8%, 왜소조충 0.4%이었고, 구충, 동 양모양선충 및 이질아메바가 각각 0.2%의 양성률을 보였다. 성별 감염률은 여자가 44.0%로 전 연령군에서 남자 34.7%보다 높았다. 연령별로는 40대가 46.0%로 가장 높았고 10세 미만이 33.1%로 가장 낮았다. 회충란 양성자중 149명의 E.P.G.는 평균 1,876(범위 200∼17,800), 편충 E.P.G. 는 검사자 242명에서 평균 327(범위 200∼1,600)이었다. 장내 기생 윤충의 양성자 572명중 단일 감염은 236명 (63.4%), 2종 감염은 129명 (34.7%), 3종 감염은 7명 (1.9%)이었고, 원충시스트 양성자 56명 중 단일 감염은 53명 (94.6%), 2종 감염은 3명 (5.4%)이었다. 이상의 결과로 보아 낙도 주민의 장내 기생충 감염률은 높음을 알 수 있으며 이의 퇴치를 위하여 생환 주변 환경의 개선, 집단 치료, 보건 교육 등 적극적인 관리가 시급히 수행되어야 할 것으로 생각된다.

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우리나라 소나무 주요유형지별 식생구조와 환경요인 (Community Structure and Environmental Factors of the Major Type of Pinus densiflora Populations in Korea)

  • 윤정원;김용식;김기송;성정원;박기환;이창현;신현탁;이명훈
    • Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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    • 제30권1호
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    • pp.167-178
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    • 2014
  • The populations of Pinus densiflora in South Korea were grouped into 4 types; Community of Pinus densiflora-Quercus serrata, Community of Pinus densiflora-Quercus mongolica, Community of Pinus densiflora-Fraxinus sieboldiana & Rhus javanica & Quercus mongolica and Community of Pinus densiflora-Prunus sargentii & Rhododendron mucronulatum. The Shannon diversity index was varied between 0.9171 and 1.5016, while the Similarity index was varied between 43.18 and 72.16. The species of Pinus densiflora are correlated positively significant with Carex humilis var. nana, Quercus serrata and Atractylodes ovata and negatively significant with Aster scaber and Sorbus alnifolia in order. According to the Correlation analysis, the relationship between the distribution of Pinus densiflora populations and the environment factors are closely related with the character of forest soil. Thus types for Pinus densiflora are differed. pH, Ex. K and Ex. Ca of Pinus densiflora populations effect No. of species and H'(shannon index). Canopy open effects No. of Individuals of Pinus densiflora community.

Preparation of graphene oxide incorporated polyamide thin-film composite membranes for PPCPs removal

  • Wang, Xiaoping;Li, Nana;Zhao, Yu;Xia, Shengji
    • Membrane and Water Treatment
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    • 제9권4호
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    • pp.211-220
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    • 2018
  • Incorporating nano-materials in thin-film composite (TFC) membranes has been considered to be an approach to achieve higher membrane performance in various water treatment processes. This study investigated the rejection efficiency of three target compounds, i.e., reserpine, norfloxacin and tetracycline hydrochloride, by TFC membranes with different graphene oxide proportions. Graphene oxide (GO) was incorporated into the polyamide active layer of a TFC membrane via an interfacial polymerization (IP) reaction. The TFC membranes were characterized with FTIR, FE-SEM, AFM; in addition, the water contact angle measurements as well as the permeation and separation performance were evaluated. The prepared GO-TFC membranes exhibited a much higher flux ($3.11{\pm}0.04L/m2{\cdot}h{\cdot}bar$) than the pristine TFC membranes ($2.12{\pm}0.05L/m2{\cdot}h{\cdot}bar$) without sacrificing their foulant rejection abilities. At the same time, the GO-modified membrane appeared to be less sensitive to pH changes than the pure TFC membrane. A significant improvement in the anti-fouling property of the membrane was observed, which was ascribed to the favorable change in the membrane's hydrophilicity, surface morphology and surface charge through the addition of an appropriate amount of GO. This study predominantly improved the understanding of the different PA/GO membranes and outlined improved industrial applications of such membranes in the future.

Neuroprotective potential of imatinib in global ischemia-reperfusion-induced cerebral injury: possible role of Janus-activated kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 and connexin 43

  • Wang, Jieying;Bai, Taomin;Wang, Nana;Li, Hongyan;Guo, Xiangyang
    • The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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    • 제24권1호
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    • pp.11-18
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    • 2020
  • The present study was aimed to explore the neuroprotective role of imatinib in global ischemia-reperfusion-induced cerebral injury along with possible mechanisms. Global ischemia was induced in mice by bilateral carotid artery occlusion for 20 min, which was followed by reperfusion for 24 h by restoring the blood flow to the brain. The extent of cerebral injury was assessed after 24 h of global ischemia by measuring the locomotor activity (actophotometer test), motor coordination (inclined beam walking test), neurological severity score, learning and memory (object recognition test) and cerebral infarction (triphenyl tetrazolium chloride stain). Ischemia-reperfusion injury produced significant cerebral infarction, impaired the behavioral parameters and decreased the expression of connexin 43 and phosphorylated signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (p-STAT3) in the brain. A single dose administration of imatinib (20 and 40 mg/kg) attenuated ischemia-reperfusion-induced behavioral deficits and the extent of cerebral infarction along with the restoration of connexin 43 and p-STAT3 levels. However, administration of AG490, a selective Janus-activated kinase 2 (JAK2)/STAT3 inhibitor, abolished the neuroprotective actions of imatinib and decreased the expression of connexin 43 and p-STAT3. It is concluded that imatinib has the potential of attenuating global ischemia-reperfusion-induced cerebral injury, which may be possibly attributed to activation of JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway along with the increase in the expression of connexin 43.

동강할미꽃 자생지의 환경 및 생태적 특성 (Environmental and Ecological Characteristics of Pulsatilla tongkangensis Habitats)

  • 유기억;천경식;장수길
    • 한국환경생태학회지
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    • 제23권5호
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    • pp.439-446
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    • 2009
  • 동강할미꽃 자생지(백운산, 마하리, 귤암리와 덕항산)의 환경특성을 파악하기 위하여 환경요인, 식생 및 토양분석을 실시하였다. 동강할미꽃 자생지는 해발 220-772 m에 위치하고, 경사는 $41-85^{\circ}$로 다양하였으며, 주로 북서사면에 분포하였다. 식생분석결과 10개 방형구내에서 조사된 분류군은 총 27종류였다. 중요치는 동강할미꽃이 9.65%였으며, 산거울(28.93%), 돌양지꽃(16.55%), 돌단풍(7.09%), 기름나물과 그령(4.55%), 큰네잎갈퀴(3.90%) 등 6종류는 중요치가 높게 나타나 이 분류군들은 동강할미꽃과 친화도가 높은 것으로 생각된다. 종다양도는 평균 0.75이었고 우점도와 균등도는 각각 0.24와 0.85로 나타났다. 토양의 포장용수량은 평균 19.05%이었으며, 유기물 함량은 10.51%로 나타났고, pH는 7.43으로 자생지간에 비슷하게 나타났다.

Near Infrared Spectroscopy for Measuring Purine Derivatives in Urine and Estimation of Microbial Protein Synthesis in the Rumen for Sheep

  • Atanassova, Stefka;Iancheva, Nana;Tsenkova, Roumiana
    • 한국근적외분광분석학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국근적외분광분석학회 2001년도 NIR-2001
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    • pp.1273-1273
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    • 2001
  • The efficiency of the luminal fermentation process influences overall efficiency of luminal production, animal health and reproduction. Ruminant production systems have a significant impact on the global environment, as well. Animal wastes contribute to pollution of the environment as ammonia volatilized to the air and nitrate leached to ground water. Microbial protein synthesis in the rumen satisfies a large proportion of the protein requirements of animals. Quantifying the microbial synthesis is possible by using markers for lumen bacteria and protozoa such as nucleic acids, purine bases, some specific amino acids, or by isotopic $^{15}N,^{32}P,\;and\;^{35}S$ labelled feeds. All those methods require cannulated animals, they are time-consuming and some methods are very expensive as well. Many attempts have been made to find an alternative method for indirect measurement of microbial synthesis in intact animals. The present investigations aimed to assess possibilities of NIRS for prediction of purine nitrogen excretion and ruminal microbial nitrogen synthesis by NIR spectra of urine. Urine samples were collected from 12 growing sheep,6 of them male, and 6- female. The sheep were included in feeding experiment. The ration consisted of sorghum silage and protein supplements -70:30 on dry matter basis. The protein supplements were chosen to differ in protein degradability. The urine samples were collected daily in a vessel containing $60m{\ell}$ 10% sulphuric acid to reduce pH below 3 and diluted with tap water to 4 liters. Samples were stored in plastic bottles and frozen at $-20^{\circ}C$ until chemical and NIRS analysis. The urine samples were analyzed for purine derivates - allantoin, uric acid, xantine and hypoxantine content. Microbial nitrogen synthesis in the lumen was calculated according to Chen and Gomes, 1995. Transmittance urine spectra with sample thickness 1mm were obtained by NIR System 6500 spectrophotometer in the spectral range 1100-2500nm. The calibration was performed using ISI software and PLS regression, respectively. The following statistical results of NIRS calibration for prediction of purine derivatives and microbial protein synthesis were obtained.(Table Omitted). The result of estimation of purine nitrogen excretion and microbial protein synthesis by NIR spectra of urine showed accuracy, adequate for rapid evaluation of microbial protein synthesis for a large number of animals and different diets. The results indicate that the advantages of the NIRS technology can be extended into animal physiological studies. The fast and low cost NIRS analyses could be used with no significant loss of accuracy when microbial protein synthesis in the lumen and the microbial protein flow in the duodenum are to be assessed by NIRS.

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자병취의 생육지 특성 (Habitat Characteristics of Saussurea chabyoungsanica)

  • 오영주;백원기;이우철
    • The Korean Journal of Ecology
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    • 제25권3호
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    • pp.145-152
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    • 2002
  • 1997년 임형탁에 의해 신종으로 기재된 자병취(Saussurea chabyoungsanica Im)에 대한 실체를 파악하기 위해 새로운 분포지를 조사하였고, 이 종에 대한 식생구조와 토양환경요인을 분석하였다. 자병취는 태백산맥계에 속하는 만덕봉, 석병산, 석개재, 덕항산의 능선부 등 모두 석회암 지대에서 발견되었고, 이들 지역 중 석개재는 하부대석회암층, 석병산, 만덕봉, 덕항산은 상부대석회암층에 속하는 지역이었다. 이들 지역에 자생하는 자병취의 식물사회학적 조사결과, 식물군락은 광의의 신갈나무군락군에 포함되는 자병취-산거울군락군, 조록싸리-자병취군락, 조록싸리-자병취전형하위군락, 대사초하위군락, 민둥갈퀴-자병취군락, 참배암차즈기-자병취군락, 털댕강나무-자병취군락 등 1군락군. 4군락, 2하위군락으로 분류되었다. 자병취의 생육지의 환경요인을 분석한 결과, 주로 북사면의 능선부에 분포하며, 토양의 pH는 $7{\sim}8$ 범위의 전형적인 석회암지대임을 보였고 토양의 수분함량이 높고 유기물함량이 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 조사지역의 토심이 $1{\sim}10cm$, 상대광도가 $30{\sim}45%$에서 높은 빈도로 출현하는 것으로 보아 암반나출지나 임연부의 관목층이 우점하는 곳에 주로 분포하는 특성을 보였다. 자병취 자생지의 식생구조를 파악하여 군락 구분을 한 뒤, 각 군락별 토양환경의 특성을 조사하였다. 군락별 토양시료의 PCA분석 결과, 토양환경요인의 특성에 의해 대체로 군락구분이 가능하였다. 이차원공간에 표현되는 기여율의 누적값은 73%로 토성과 유기물함량, 토양함수량 등이 주요 요인으로 나타났다.