• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제22권8호
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• pp.1091-1101
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• 2009

In an attempt to understand the biochemical mechanism for the synthesis of the anabolic steroid, 19-nortestosterone, produced by prepubertal boar testes and its physiological role, normalized complementary DNA (cDNA) from boar testes was generated. DNA sequencing of 2,016 randomly selected clones yielded 794,116 base pairs of high quality nucleotide sequence. Computer-assisted assembly of the nucleotide sequence of each clone resulted in 423 contigs and 403 singletons including several genes for steroidogenic enzymes and molecules related to steroid metabolism. Analysis of gene expression pattern by use of the presently-fabricated cDNA microarray identified a number of genes that were differentially expressed during the postnatal development period in boar testes. Two genes of unknown function were identified to be highly expressed in the testis of 2-weeks-old neonatal boar. In addition, the sequencing of open reading frames of these genes revealed their homology with human alpha hemoglobin and Homo sapiens hypothetical LOC643669, transcript variant 1. Moreover, the transcripts of these genes were also detected in porcine muscle and adipocytes, in addition to Leydig cells of pigs.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.91-99
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• 2016

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), an endotoxin, elicits strong immune responses in mammals. Several lines of evidence demonstrate that LPS challenge profoundly affects female reproductive function. For example, LPS exposure affects steroidogenesis and folliculogenesis, resulting in delayed puberty onset. The present study was conducted to clarify the mechanism underlying the adverse effect of LPS on the delayed puberty in female rats. LPS was daily injected for 5 days ($50{\mu}g/kg$, PND 25-29) to treated animals and the date at VO was evaluated through daily visual examination. At PND 39, animals were sacrificed, and the tissues were immediately removed and weighed. Among the reproductive organs, the weights of the ovaries and oviduct from LPS-treated animals were significantly lower than those of control animals. There were no changes in the weights of uterus and vagina between the LPS-treated and their control animals. immunological challenge by LPS delayed VO. Multiple corpora lutea were found in the control ovaries, indicating ovulations were occurred. However, none of corpus luteum was present in the LPS-treated ovary. The transcription level of steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR), CYP11A1, CYP17A1 and CYP19 were significantly increased by LPS treatment. On the other hand, the levels of $3{\beta}$-HSD, $17{\beta}$-HSD and LH receptor were not changed by LPS challenge. In conclusion, the present study demonstrated that the repeated LPS exposure during the prepubertal period could induce multiple alterations in the steroidogenic machinery in ovary, and in turn, delayed puberty onset. The prepubertal LPS challenge model used in our study is useful to understand the reciprocal regulation of immune (stress) - reproductive function in early life.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권12호
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• pp.1714-1718
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• 2002

Twelve prepubertal Karan Fries heifers (15 months, $167.7{\pm}13.5kg$) were divided into two equal groups. Group 1 was fed as per NRC requirements and group 2 was fed 20% more protein than group 1 heifers. The experimental feeding was continued until the onset of puberty in both the groups. Blood samples were collected at fortnightly intervals and analyzed for amino acids using HPLC. Group 1 and 2 heifers required $178.6{\pm}33.8$ and $152.8{\pm}33.2$ days of experimental feeding to exhibit first estrus resulting in total age at puberty as $639.4{\pm}27.3$ and $618.6{\pm}24.6$ days in the two groups respectively. The concentration of total amino acids averaged 4.40 and 4.89 mmol/l and those of non-essential amino acids (NEAA) was 2.32 and 2.49 mmol/l in groups 1 and 2, respectively. The concentration of plasma essential amino acids i.e. histidine, threonine, valine, methionine, isoleucine, leucine and phenylalanine were higher (p<0.01) in group 2 than group 1. Plasma concentration of large neutral amino acids (LNAA) was significantly higher in group 2 (1.28 mmol/l) than in group 1 (1.12 mmol/l). Increased levels of leucine, isoleucine and valine are implicated in increased follicular growth and development in prepubertal heifers and resulted in a 26 day earlier attainment of puberty by 26 days in an experimental period of six months in group 2 heifers. Increased concentrations of aspartate and tyrosine in group 2 heifers might be associated with the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus influencing LH release from anterior pituitary in such animals. It is therefore evident that increased availability of certain amino acids in heifers fed high protein diet might have led to early onset of puberty.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제13권7호
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• pp.897-900
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• 2000

The experiment was conducted to study the effect of GnRH administration at induced estrus on pituitary and ovarian response in buffalo heifers. Eight Murrah river buffaloes of 12 to 13 months of age were treated with $PGF_{{2}{\alpha}}$ and eCG combination. GnRH (Fertagyl) 200 ug was injected (iv) at estrus in four heifers (treated group) while saline (2 ml, iv) was injected in remaining four heifers (control group). Blood was collected through jugular catheter to estimate plasma FSH, LH and estradiol level. The pretreatment plasma FSH, LH and estradiol values ranged from $8.46{\pm}1.97ng/ml$ to $12.31{\pm}1.30ng/ml$, $0.87{\pm}0.21ng/ml$ to $1.19{\pm}0.29ng/ml$ and $19.09{\pm}2.38pg/ml$ to $20.24{\pm}1.00pg/ml$ respectively. The plasma estradiol concentration elevated significantly (p<0.05) within 24 hr after eCG administration and reached its peak levels of $154.09{\pm}17.28pg/ml$ and $181.95{\pm}31.82pg/ml$ at estrus in respectively treatment and control groups. The plasma FSH and LH concentrations did not increase during follicular development after eCG administration while initial significant (p<0.05) increases in both plasma FSH and LH concentrations occured within 5 and 10 min, reaching peak levels of respectively $110.06{\pm}23.56ng/ml$ and $13.15{\pm}3.13ng/ml$ within 90 min after GnRH injection was detected. A sharp and significant decline in plasma estradiol concentration ($59.27{\pm}8.78pg/ml$) associated with synchronized ovulation within 24 hours after GnRH injection was recorded. The observation suggest that the hypophysis of prepubertal buffaloes treated with eCG have gonadotrophins awaiting the releasing factor to evoke release of gonadotrophin during the follicular phase to induce synchronized ovulation.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제24권8호
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• pp.1060-1068
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• 2011

The LDH isozymes are key catalysts in the glycolytic pathway of energy metabolism. It is well known that the distribution of the LDH isozymes vary in accordance with the metabolic requirements of different tissues. The substrates required for energy production change noticeably at successive stages of testes development suggesting a significant flexibility in the expression of glycolytic enzymes. Therefore, expression of LHDA and LDHB mRNAs was examined in adult and prepubertal quail testis. The mRNA of both LDHA and LDHB were expressed and no significant difference was observed in prepubertal testes. The mRNA levels of LDHB significantly increased during testicular development. In the adult testis, LDHA mRNA was not expressed. Expression studies revealed the presence of different LDH isozymes during testicular development. In contrast, electrophoresis of both testicular samples revealed only single band at a position indicative of an extreme type of LDH isozyme in quail testes. Furthermore, nucleotide and amino acid sequence analysis revealed significant similarity to chicken, duck and rock pigeon. These sequence results confirmed the similarity of LDHA and LDHB subunit protein in different avian species.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.450-457
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• 1998

The $Papillon-Lef\`{e}vre$ Syndrome(PLS), a disease with autosomal recessive inheritance, is characterized by diffuse hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, mostly prepubertal periodontitis and premature loss of primary and permanent dentition. The etiology of the destruction of periodontal tissues has not been completely clarified. In recent years, two main factors are suggested to be responsible for tooth loss ; firstly, the presence of gram negative microorganisms in the periodontal pockets of the patients. The other factor suggested is cellular deficiency in chemotaxic and phagocytic function of neutrophylic granulocytes. Resent data suggestes that mechanical debridement in conjunction with antibiotic therapy may be successful in periodontal management of $Papillon-Lef\`{e}vre$ Syndrome, particularly if administered early. In this study, a $Papillon-Lef\`{e}vre$ Syndrome patient was studied clinically, radiologically, histopathologically and microbiologically. 5 years female patient with gingival swelling and destruction of periodontal structure on the whole dentition were examined and palmar and plantar hyperkeratosis were can be seen. On microbiological analysis, Actinobacillus actino-mycetemcomitans was performed. Concurrently, the children recieved extraction of maxillary anterior teeth and construction of removable prosthetis. The combination of professional oral hygiene care and antibiotic therapy improved the dermatologic and periodontal condition.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.76-82
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• 2003

목 적 : 소아 Graves병의 진단 시 발병 연령에 따른 갑상선 기능, 임상 양상, 갑상선 항체가 및 치료 기간 등이 어떻게 다른지 알아보고자 본 연구를 시도하였다. 방 법 : 1989년 1월 1일부터 1995년 12월 31일까지 7년간 가톨릭대학교 의과대학 성모병원과 강남성모병원 소아과에서 Graves병으로 진단 받고 3년 이상 추적관찰이 가능하였던 환아 52명을 대상으로 Tanner의 성 성숙도를 기준으로 사춘기 이전에 발병한 군(사춘기전군)과 사춘기 시작 후 발병한 군(사춘기군)으로 나누어 갑상선 기능상태, 갑상선 항체, TSH 수용체 항체, 치료 후 갑상선 기능검사치가 정상화되는 시기 및 치료 기간 등을 조사하였다. 결 과 : 1) 전체 52명 중 남녀간의 성비는 1 : 12로 주로 여아에서 발병하였다. 2) 사춘기전군은 14명(남아 2명), 사춘기군은 38명(남아 2명)으로 각각 평균연령은 $7.2{\pm}0.9$세, $12.4{\pm}1.5$세이었다. 3) 치료 전 사춘기전군과 사춘기군에서 $T_3$는 $3.98{\pm}1.70$과 $3.82{\pm}1.63ng/mL$, $T_4$는 $17.49{\pm}5.56$과 $19.23{\pm}6.01{\mu}g/dL$, TSH는 $0.07{\pm}0.11$과 $0.07{\pm}0.24mIU/L$ 등으로 서로 유의한 차이가 없었다. 4) 치료 전 사춘기전군과 사춘기군에서 AMA 양성률은 85%와 89%이었고, 평균 항체가는 사춘기군이 사춘기전군보다 유의하게 높았다(P<0.01). ATA 양성율은 각각 57.1%와 72.2%였으나 평균 항체가의 차이는 없었으며 TBII의 양성율은 각각 92.9%와 84.2%였고 평균 항체가는 사춘기전군에서 사춘기군보다 유의하게 높았다(P<0.05). 5) 치료 후 사춘기전군과 사춘기군에서 $T_3$, $T_4$, TSH, TBII가 정상화되는 소요되는 기간은 $T_3$는 각각 $6.8{\pm}5.0$과 $5.4{\pm}13.2$개월, $T_4$는 각각 $2.3{\pm}1.9$와 $2.1{\pm}2.2$개월, TSH는 각각 $14.6{\pm}11.0$과 $6.8{\pm}7.8$개월, TBII는 각각 $26.7{\pm}24.0$과 $20.8{\pm}12.1$개월로 사춘기전군에서 TSH가 정상화되는 기간이 사춘기군보다 더 길었다(P<0.05). 두 군 모두 $T_4$, $T_3$, TSH, TBII 순으로 정상화되었다. 6) 치료 기간은 사춘기전군($53.3{\pm}19.3$개월)이 사춘기군($37.9{\pm}16.3$개월)보다 유의하게 길었다(P<0.01). 7) 약물 치료 3년 동안 관해는 사춘기전군에서 8례(57.1%), 사춘기군에서 26례(68.4%)였고 재발율은 각각 6례(75%) 및 17례(65.3%)였다. 8) Graves병의 진단 시 연령과 치료 기간 사이에는 역상관관계가 있었다(P=0.03). 결 론 : 소아에서 사춘기 이전에 발병하는 Graves병은 사춘기 이후에 발병하는 경우보다 항갑상선제 치료기간이 더 필요하다는 사실을 알 수 있었으며 앞으로 더 많은 환자를 대상으로 장기간의 연구가 필요하다고 생각된다.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.166-172
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• 2009

Labial adhesion in prepubertal girls is a common gynecologic problems. The labia minora are fused by thin transparent or thick fibrous membrane in the midline from the clitoris to posterior fourchet. The prevalence of labial adhesion may be even greater because many children with labial fusions are asymptomatic and these cases remain unreported. They are often unrecognized by physician and parents because most of symptomatic children complained urinary symptoms. The authors experienced 2 cases of labial adhesion in girls; one asymptomatic partial fusion and the other symptomatic complete fusion. These lesions were treated successfully by mechanical separation of labial adhesion and petroleum ointment (Vaseline) application without recurrence in follow-ups.

• 한국동물번식학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물번식학회 2004년도 춘계학술발표대회
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• pp.213-213
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• 2004

Exogeneous DNA can reproducibly be delivered by co-injected spermatozoa and this transgenesis method is very efficient protocol. But, mosaic patterns of transgenic embryos and offspring were shown frequently. Whole blastomere integration is important in transgenic animal economics. (omitted)

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제46권12호
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• pp.1271-1273
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• 2003

저자들은 5개월 영아에서 음순 유착이 관찰되어 에스트로겐 크림의 국소 도포와 도수 분리로 3주만에 호전을 보인 1례를 경험하였기에 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.