• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.135-140
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• 2013

Objective: To evaluate correlations between serum anti-M${\ddot{u}}$llerian hormone (AMH) levels, phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), obesity, and metabolic parameters in patients with PCOS. Methods: A total of 175 patients with PCOS were diagnosed according to the Rotterdam Consensus were included. Exclusion criteria were age over 40, FSH>25 mIU/mL, and 17a-OHP>1.5 ng/mL. The Phenotypes of PCOS were divided into a severe form (oligo-anovulation, ANOV/hyperandrogenism/polycystic ovary morphology [PCOM]; n=59) and a mild form without HA (ANOV/PCOM, n=105). The serum AMH levels were classified into 3 groups (<5 vs. 5-10 vs. >10 ng/mL). Obesity was defined as body mass index (BMI) ${\geq}25kg/m^2$ (n=34). Results: The mean age was $25.9{\pm}5.7$ year and mean AMH level was $10.1{\pm}5.4$ ng/mL. The BMI ($kg/m^2$) was higher in group 1 ($24.2{\pm}6.3$) than in group 2 ($21.9{\pm}4.3$, p=0.046) or group 3 ($21.6{\pm}3.3$, p=0.019). There was no difference among the three groups in age, menstrual interval, antral follicle counts, androgens, or other metabolic parameters. The obesity group showed significantly lower AMH ($7.7{\pm}3.9$ ng/mL vs. $10.7{\pm}5.6$ ng/mL), p=0.004) and low-density lipoprotein levels ($93.1{\pm}21.2$ mg/dL vs. $107.5{\pm}39.3$ mg/dL, p=0.031), and showed higher total T ($0.74{\pm}0.59$ L vs. $0.47{\pm}0.36$ ng/mL, p=0.001), free T ($2.01{\pm}1.9$ vs. $1.04{\pm}0.8$ pg/mL, p=0.0001), and free androgen index ($6.2{\pm}7.9$ vs. $3.5{\pm}3.0$, p=0.003). After controlling for age factors and BMI, the serum AMH levles did not show any significant correlations with other hormonal or metabolic parmeters. Conclusion: For PCOS patients under the age 40, serum AMH is not negatively correlated with age. High serum AMH levels can not predict the phenotype of PCOS and metabolic disturbances in PCOS patients in the non-obese group. Further study might be needed to define the relation more clearly.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.214-222
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• 2011

천년초에 존재하는 점질다당의 새로운 이용방안을 모색하기 위해 천년초로부터 다당을 분리하여 항전이 활성을 평가하고 구조 분석을 행하였다. B16BL6 종양세포를 이용한 폐암 전이모델에서 천년초 조다당 CNC-0는 농도 의존적으로 높은 항전이 활성을 나타냈다. 천년초 조다당 CNC-0는 DEAE-Sepharose FF 및 Sephadex G-75를 이용한 연속적 chromatography를 행하여 CNC-Ia으로 정제하고 이들의 구조적 특성을 검토하였다. CNC-Ia는 분자량 약 700 kDa의 다당체로 구성당 조성을 확인한 결과, arabinose, galactose 및 xylose를 높은 비율로 함유하고 있었으며 rhamnose와 fucose를 미량 함유하고 있었다. 본 당쇄의 결합양식을 규명하기 위해 methylation analysis를 행한 결과 CNC-Ia은 terminal Araf, 5-linked Araf, 4-linked Galp, terminal Xylp와를 포함한 총 18종의 결합으로 구성되어 있었으며 full branched Araf, 3,4,6-branched Galp 및 full branched Galp 와 같은 3종의 CNC-Ia 고유의 특징적 결합을 포함하고 있었다. 또한 CNC-Ia의 미세구조를 규명하기 위해 exo-${\alpha}$-Larabinofuranosidase와 endo-${\beta}$-1,4-D-galactanase를 이용한 연속 가수분해 및 해석도 행하였다. 이상의 결과로부터 천년초 유래 다당 CNC-Ia는 ${\beta}$-($1{\rightarrow}4$)-galactan 주쇄에 arabinose oligo당이 측쇄로 분지된 Type I arabinogalactan으로 판단되었으며 주쇄 및 측쇄 모두 고도로 분지된 특징이 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.141-146
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• 2016

In South Korea, many cases of humidifier disinfectant-associated lung injury (HDLI) have been reported among people who used humidifier products containing humidifier disinfectant (HD). The objectives of this study are to estimate both airborne HD concentration in the room where HD was used and the amount of humidifier disinfectant absorbed into the respiratory system. Information and data on the HDs were collected using a structured questionnaire and home environmental investigations include the volume of HD (ml) and hours used per day, concentration of disinfectants contained in the HD brand (${\mu}g/ml$), volume of the room ($m^3$), assumed ventilation rate ($m^3/hr$) and breathing rate assumed ($m^3/hr$). We used children aged under five years old as a sample and estimated both airborne HD concentrations and amount of HD absorbed into the respiratory system. The estimated airborne concentration of HD in the room ranged from 68 to $369{\mu}g/m^3$ for PHMG (polyhexamethylene guanidine phosphate) and from 16 to $239{\mu}g/m^3$ for PGH (oligo (2-(2-ethoxy) ethoxyethyl guanidine). The amount of HD absorbed in the respiratory system per day was estimated to range from 227 to $1,225{\mu}g$ for PHMG and from 53 to $794{\mu}g$ for PGH. In conclusion, a great amount of HD was likely absorbed into respiratory system, likely beyond the level of the capacity of the immune system to remove the HD absorbed.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.489-495
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• 2013

Objective : To evaluate the efficacy of temozolomide (TMZ) chemotherapy for recurrent anaplastic oligodendroglioma (AO) and anaplastic oligoastrocytoma (AOA). Methods : A multi-center retrospective trial enrolled seventy-two patients with histologically proven AO/AOA who underwent TMZ chemotherapy for their recurrent tumors from 2006 to 2010. TMZ was administered orally (150 to 200 $mg/m^2/day$) for 5 days per 28 days until unacceptable toxicity occurred or tumor progression was observed. Results : TMZ chemotherapy cycles administered was median 5.3 (range, 1-41). The objective response rate was 24% including 8 cases (11%) of complete response and another 23 patients (32%) were remained as stable disease. Severe side effects (${\geq}$grade 3) occurred only in 9 patients (13%). Progression-free survival (PFS) of all patients was a median 8.0 months (95% confidence interval, 6.0-10.0). The time to recurrence of a year or after was a favorable prognostic factor for PFS (p<0.05). Overall survival (OS) was apparently differed by the patient's histology, as AOA patients survived a median OS of 18.0 months while AO patients did not reach median OS at median follow-up of 11.5 months (range 2.7-65 months). Good performance status of Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group 0 and 1 showed prolonged OS (p<0.01). Conclusion : For recurrent AO/AOA after surgery followed by radiation therapy, TMZ could be recommended as a salvage therapy at the estimated efficacy equal to procarbazine, lomustine, and vincristine (PCV) chemotherapy at first relapse. For patients previously treated with PCV, TMZ is a favorable therapeutic option as 2nd line salvage chemotherapy with an acceptable toxicity rate.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.174-185
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• 2010

Full-length cDNAs are essential for the correct annotation of genomic sequences and for the functional analysis of genes and their products. To elucidate the functions of a large population of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa) genes and to search efficiently for agriculturally useful genes, we have been taking advantage of the full-length cDNA Over-eXpresser (FOX) gene hunting system. With oligo dT column it purify the each mRNA from the flower organs, leaf and stem tissue. And about 120,000 cDNAs from the library were transformed into $\lambda$-pFLCIII-F vector. Of which 115,000 cDNAs from the library were transformed into T-DNA binary vector, pBigs for transformation study. We used normalized full-length cDNA and introduced each cDNA into Arabidopsis by in planta transformation. Full-length Chinese cabbage cDNAs were expressed independently under the CaMV 35S promoter in Arabidopsis. Selfed seeds were harvested from transgenic Arabidopsis. We had selected 2,500 transgenic plants by hygromycin antibiotic tolerant test, and obtained a number of transgenic mutants. Each transgenic Arabidopsis was investigated in morphological changes, fertility and leaf colour. As a result, 285 possible morphological mutants were identified. Introduced cDNA was isolated by PCR amplification of the genomic DNA from the transgenic mutants. Sequencing result and BLAST analysis showed that most of the introduced cDNA were complete cDNAs and functional genes. Also, we examined the effect of Bromelain on enhancing resistance to soft rot in transgenic Chinese cabbage 'Osome'. The bromelain gene identified from FOX hunting system was transformed into Chinese cabbage using Agrobacterium methods. Transformants were screened by PCR, then RT-PCR and real time PCR were performed to analyze gene expression of cysteine protease in the T1 and T2 generations. The anti-bacterial activity of bromelain was tested in Chinese cabbages infected with soft rot bacteria. The results showed that the over-expressed bromelain gene from pineapple conferred enhanced resistance to soft rot in Chinese cabbage.

• 생태와환경
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• 제38권1호통권110호
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• pp.95-104
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• 2005

안동호를 5${\sim}$10 km 구간으로 분할한 5개 지점에 대하여 2002년 6월부터 2003년 6월 (13개월)까지 총 21회에 걸쳐 지점별 물리 ${\cdot}$ 화학적 수질특성과 TSI, TSIm, LTSI로 수체의 영양상태 평가 및 평가방법간의 상관성을 비교 분석하였다. TSI와 TSIm은 평가항목 (TP, Chl-a, SD)에 따라 지점별로 빈영양-중영양-부영양상태로 다양한 결과를 보여 개별 항목으로 수역의 영양상태를 평가하는 것은 곤란하였으나 댐 저수지의 상류에서 하류로 진행하면서 영양도가 낮아지는 결과는 세 평가방법이 동일하였다. 평가방법 간의 상관성은 수심이 깊고 연중 안정된 수질상태를 보이는 하류보다 수심이 얕고 수질변동 폭이 큰 상류수역에서 상대적으로 높았으며, 영양지수의 평균값에 의한 상관은 r=0.9117${\sim}$0.9909 범위로 조사되어 상호 보완적인 적용은 가능한 것으로 나타났다. LTSI는 TSI와 TSIm에 비해 댐 저수지의 구간별 수질특성을 잘 반영하였으며 영양상태 평가의 간편성과 주관적인 평가 오류의 최소화에 보다 효과적이라 사료된다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.253-262
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• 2016

연산오계는 오래전부터 건강기능 증진 및 치료 효능이 높은 것으로 알려져 왔다. 최근 건강 기능식품 소재로 기능성 펩타이드 효능이 알려짐에 따라, 연산오계 내장 부산물로 부터 올리고 펩타이드 최적 생산 공정 및 생성물 특성에 대하여 연구를 수행하였다. 최적 효소가수 분해 공정 표면반응 분석을 이용하여 수행하였다. 최적 공정 조건을 확립하기 위해서 온도 (40, 50, $60^{\circ}C$), pH (pH 6.0, 7.0, 8.0), 효소 (1, 2, 3%) 범위에서 수행을 하였다. 생성물에 대한 가수분해도, 아미노산, 분자량 분포를 분석하였다. 효소 가수분해 최적 온도는 $58^{\circ}C$, pH 7.5, 효소의 농도는 3% 이었다. 최적 조건에서 2 시간 효소 가수분해를 한 결과 75-80% 이었다. 구성 아미노산의 총 함량은 386.15 mg/100 g 이었고 유리 아미노산 총량은 155.26 mg/100 g. 분자량를 Maldi-TOF 으로 분석을 한 결과 90% 이상이 300-1,000 Da 분포를 보여주었다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.595-603
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• 2020

토란에 존재하는 점질다당의 새로운 이용방안을 모색하기 위하여 토란으로부터 다당을 분리하여 항보체 활성을 평가하고 구조 분석을 행하였다. 토란으로부터 분리한 조다당 CE를 이온교환수지와 Sephadex G-100 column를 이용하여 정제하였고, 그 중 수율과 활성이 양호한 CE-4a를 최종 획분으로 선정하였다. 초기 면역반응에 중요한 역할을 하는 보체계에 대한 토란 다당의 활성화 여부를 측정한 결과 양성대조군인 PSK에 준하는 강력한 항보체 활성을 보였고, 시료의 농도차이를 두어 실험한 결과 농도 의존적임을 알 수 있었다. CE-4a는 분자량 약 182.4 kDa의 다당체로 구성당 조성을 확인한 결과 Man, Gal 및 GalA를 높은 비율로 함유하고 있었다. 본 당쇄의 결합양식을 규명하기 위하여 methlyation analysis를 행한 결과 CE-4a는 terminal Galp. 3-linked-Galp, 4-linked Manp, 2,4,6-linked Manp를 포함한 총 10종의 결합으로 구성되어 있었다. 또한 CE-4a의 전체구조를 추정하기 위하여 endo-α-(1→4)-polygalacturonase, exo-α-galactosidase 및 endo-β-(1→4)-mannanase를 이용한 연속 가수분해 처리 및 해석을 행하였다. 결과를 종합하면, 토란 유래 다당 CE-4a는 (1→4)-mannan 주쇄로 존재하며 주쇄인 mannose의 C(O)6 위치에서 한가닥 또는 C(O)2, C(O)6 위치에서 동시에 두가닥의 측쇄가 연결되어 존재하고, 측쇄는 주로 galacto oligo당이 측쇄로 분지된 특징이 있음을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.147-159
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• 2016

In South Korea, many cases of humidifier disinfectant-associated lung injury (HDLI) have been reported among people who used humidifier products containing humidifier disinfectant (HD). The objective of this study is to characterize exposure to HD among a total of 221 HDLI patients who used HD. Information and data on the HDs used were collected through a structured questionnaire and home environmental investigations. The conditions of these 221 HDLI patients were clinically confirmed to be caused by the use of HD. Children aged under 5 years old made up the highest proportion of HDLI cases (n=125, 56.6 %), followed by pregnant women (n=35, 15.8%). Forty-three percent (n=95) of the victims died. There were three cases of fetuses and 35 pregnant women among the victims. The number of HDLI patients who used only the Oxy Saksak brand of HD was found to be 85 (38.5%), followed by the HD brands Cefu (n=24, 10.9%), Lottemart Wiselect (n=9, 4.1%) and Aekyung (n=3). Patients who exclusively used HD brands containing polyhexamethylene guanidine phosphate (PHMG) (n=13, 55.7%) as an active ingredient made up the largest share, followed by those who exclusively used HD containing only oligo(2-(2-ethoxy) ethoxyethyl guanidinium (PGH) (n=24, 10.9%) and by those who only used a mixture of chloromethylisothiazolinone (CMIT) and methylisothiazolinone (MIT) (n=3, 1.4%). HD products containing PHMG were found to be the most commonly used among the confirmed HDLI patients. Three exposed fetuses who never used HD after birth developed lung injuries, indicating a probability of exposure to HD during gestation. All HDLI patients responded that they used HD while sleeping and for longer than 10 hours per day. In conclusion, the development of HDLI was clinically found to be associated with the use of several HD products containing PHMG, PGH and CMIT/MIT.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.531-540
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• 2002

한우 수송아지에 대한 육성기 항병력 증진물질 투여 효과를 구명하기 위하여 75일령에 이유된 한우수송아지 30두를 대상으로 사료내 항병력 증진물질 첨가 종류에 따라 6개 처리(T1: 관행사육, T2: 황토 2%첨가, T3: Illite 2% 첨가, T4: Oligosacharides 0.04% 첨가, T5: Charcoal powder 2% 첨가, T6: Chromium picolinate 0.1% 첨가)를 두어 3개월령부터 7개월령까지 120일간 사양시험을 실시한 결과, 처리구별 일당 증체량은 T3, T6, T4, T5, T2 및 T1이 각각 0.92, 0.90, 0.90, 0.88, 0.83 및 0.82kg으로 Illite 및 크롬은 이유직후 송아지의 성장발육에 영향을 미쳤으나 가공되지 않은 황토급여는 성장발육에 뚜렷한 효과가 없었다. 육성기 120일간 1일 평균 농후사료 섭취량 및 체중대비 섭취비율은 각각 3.91${\sim}$4.15kg, 평균 4.03kg 및 3.1${\sim}$3.31%, 평균 3.21%였고, 1kg 증체에 소요된 TDN 량은 3.20${\sim}$3.57kg, 평균 3.35kg으로 T5, T3, T6, T4, T2 및 T1 순으로 우수하였다. 송아지의 혈청 내 IgG 농도는 처리구별로 10.2${\sim}$11.6mg/$m\ell$ 내에서 변화하여 정상 축에서 볼 수 있는 범위 내에 있었지만, T3 및 T5는 개시시에 비해 각각 6.9 및 2.8% 증가하였으며, 질병발생은 처리구별로 뚜렷한 차이가 없었다. 이상과 같은 결과들로 볼 때, 점토광물인 Illite는 다른 항병력 증진물질과 마찬가지로 어린 송아지의 발육 및 사료이용성을 증진시키지만 가공되지 않은 황토의 급여는 발육 및 사료이용성에 뚜렷한 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다.