• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.291-299
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• 2012

Creatinine-adjustment is an important process in the urinary monitoring of the environmental exposure of children and adolescents. The purpose of this study was to investigate the concentrations of urinary creatinine and factors associated with them among Korean children and adolescents. We recruited 1,025 persons from 128 extracted schools. They were from three to 18 years old and supplied urine samples for measuring creatinine. The concentrations of urinary creatinine were 98.18 mg/dl (SD, 67.67) in arithmetic mean and 72.05 mg/dl (GSD 2.49) in geometric mean, were significantly higher among male children/adolescents than females in all age groups, and higher values appeared following increasing ages, heights and BMIs. The rates of the number who were below the lowest limit recommended by WHO (<30 mg/dl) were 25.57% among three to four year olds, 21.77% among five to six year olds, 20.0% among seven to eight year olds and 14.69% among nine to ten year olds, respectively. The rates of those above the highest limit (>300 mg/dl) were 0.0% among three to twelve year olds. The coefficient of determination R-square of the fitted regression model for urinary creatinine was 27.4% with general characteristic variables of sex, age, BMI and height. The significant variables among these were height (standardized beta = 0.372) and age (standardized beta = 0.129). Another coefficient of determination R-square was 15.3% with dietary habit variables of smoking, drinking, dining area, number of meals and snacks, and intake of milk food, cup-noodles, canned foods, popcorn, nachos, and hamburgers. In conclusion, the concentration of urinary creatinine was significantly lower in children than in adults, and was very significantly associated with the height of children. Therefore, children need the recommended concentrations for urinary creatinine, as distinguished from adults.

• 분석과학
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.215-220
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• 1995

흰쥐 뇌의 선조체로부터 catecholamine, indoleamine 및 대사산물을 동시분석할 수 있는 간편한 방법을 제시하였다. 기기는 ECD를 장착한 HPLC를 사용하였고, 고정상인 $C_{18}$ 컬럼에서, 이 동상은 10mM citric acid, 0.13mM $Na_4EDTA$, 0.58mM SOS를 함유하는 35mM sodium acetate buffer(pH 3.4) : MeOH=85:15가 최적이었다. 이 때 컬럼온도는 $30^{\circ}C$였다. 이 조건으로 dopamine(DA), 3, 4-dihydroxyphenyl acetic acid(DOPAC), homovanilic acid(HVA), 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid(5-HIAA), serotonin(5-HT) 및 noradrenaline(NA)을 미량까지 분석할 수 있었고, 검출한계는 각 성분에 대해 1회 주입당 2~10pg이었다. 이 방법으로 흰쥐의 주령 및 성별에 따른 선조 체내 생체아민과 대사산물의 함량을 비교하였다. 7주령 쥐에서 암컷은 수컷보다 DA와 5-HT의 함량이 유의성 있게 높은 것으로 나타났으며, 주령이 증가함에 따라 암컷에서 DOPAC의 함량이 유의적으로 증가하였다.

• 한국양식학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.1-19
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• 1995

난황형성 중인 암 참돔의 혈청 내에는 암 특이혈청단백질이 존재하고 있음이 Ouchterlony의 면역확산 검정과 면역 전기영동에 의하여 밝혀졌으며, 이러한 암 특이혈청단백질은 암 $\cdot$수 혈청과 난추출액의 면역학적인 조사에 의해 난황단백 전구체임이 밝혀졌다. 또한 난추출액으로부터 정제된 난황단백질은 난황전구체와 공통의 항원성이 있음도 면역학적인 조사에 의하여 알 수 있었다. 변형한 효소면역측정법의 타당성을 조사하였다. 일정 비율로 희석한 성숙중인 암 혈청의 흡광도 곡선은 난황단백질의 표준곡선과 평행하였다 본 효소면역측정법의 평균 회수율은 $109\pm5.6\%$이었으며, $10\%$ 이내의 assay내 변동계수 범위는 $31\~1,000ng/ml$이었다. 생식소의 성숙 단계에 대한 혈장내의 난황단백전구체의 양과의 관계를 조사하기 위하여 휴지기후기(1월)부터 난황형성기(4월)까지 난황단백질에 대한 항체를 이용한 효소면역측정법에 의하여 혈장 난황단백전구체의 양을 측정하였다. 난황단백전구체의 양은 난황형성 전기인 2월부터 증가하기 시작하여, 난황형성기(3월부터 4월) 동안에는 난이 성장하면서 계속 증가하였다 2월부터 혈장내의 난황단백전구체의 양이 암$\cdot$수에 따라 현저하게 차이가 났다. 따라서 참돔 친어의 성 구분은 효소면역 측정법에 의하여 2월부터는 명확히 할 수 있다

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.493-498
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• 2007

건강한 성견들의 혈청 CCV 항체 역가 보유실태와 역학적인 요인들과 관련성을 조사하기 위하여, 2003년 1월부터 2004년 4월까지 국내의 1세 이상된 성견 812두를 대상으로 CCV에 대한 중화항체 역가를 조사하였으며 연령, 성별, 사육지역, 사육환경 및 기초 예방접종과 추가 예방접종 여부 등의 역학적 요인들 별로 항체보유 상태를 조사하였다. 조사대상 812두의 성견 중 87.9%(714두)가 CCV에 대하여 항체 양성(1:4 이상) 반응을 보였다. 연령, 성별, 사육지역, 사육상태 및 예방접종 상태는 항체보유율에 영향을 미치지 않았으나 나아가 증가함에 따라 항체 보유율이 증가하는 양상을 보였다. 이상의 결과를 종합해볼 때, 국내의 성견들은 CCV에 대하여 항체보유율이 대체로 높은 수준이었으며 CCV 감염이 전국에 걸쳐 발생하는 것으로 판단되므로 개들의 CCV에 대한 방어를 위하여 위생적인 관리와 함께 예방접종이 필요한 것으로 생각되었다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2007

Covariance components and genetic parameters of weekly live body weight from hatching to six weeks of age and age of sexual maturation were estimated in a laying type Japanese quail line. The univariate and bivariate animal model analysis included hatching group and sex as fixed effects. Each trait was analysed with animal as random effect to fit the additive direct effect. Additional random effects incorporated in the models were changed according to the trait examined. The best model for a trait was chosen based on a likelihood ratio test, comparing the models with and without maternal additive genetic and maternal permanent environmental effects. Heritability estimates of live-weight at hatch and one to six weeks of age with their standard errors were 0.22${\pm}$0.088, 0.39${\pm}$0.099, 0.31${\pm}$0.086, 0.38${\pm}$0.056, 0.46${\pm}$0.055, 0.50${\pm}$0.059, and 0.56${\pm}$0.062, respectively. Direct heritability value of age of sexual maturation was moderate (0.24${\pm}$0.055). The variances due to permanent environmental effect of dam after one week of age and maternal genetic effect after two weeks of age were not important sources of variation. The correlations between direct and maternal genetic effects were negative and ranged from high to moderate values (-0.21 to -0.83). Among the weekly live weights, genetic correlations were generally high between not only successive but also early and late weightings. It suggests that selection for final weight may be based on early weight records. Genetic correlations between age of sexual maturation and live weights were low, favourable but had high standard errors. These results indicate that selection for high weight will potentially result in lower age of sexual maturation only with accurate determination of breeding values.

• 셀메드
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.7.1-7.9
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• 2011

Bioelectric impedance measurements have been reported to show significant variation between individuals. Different physiological conditions like thickened skin, obesity, and fluid retention can affect the impedance measurement. Therefore, it is important to learn what other factors can affect the measurements of impedance even in healthy individuals. Such information is a prerequisite for understanding the changes in impedance associated with acupuncture treatment. This study investigated the bio-impedance properties of tissue segments in the arms of a number of healthy subjects, so as to define the factors that might influence the variation of the bio-impedance data in acupuncture meridians studies. 51 healthy subjects were recruited through Liverpool Hospital, Sydney. Demographic data was collected from each subject including the age, sex, BMI, and time since most recent meal. Electrodes were applied to the forearms of each test subject. Measurements were done by a purpose-built Bio-Impedance Research Device (BIRD-I) which allowed the determination of core resistance (Rc) and core reactance (Xc) of each of the three meridian tissue segments on the anterior surface of the forearm. No significant difference was found in the core resistance attributable to age group, gender, BMI or meal intake. However, a statistically significant trend in increasing resistance from the radial to ulnar aspect of the forearm (p < 0.001) was found. No significant difference was found in the core resistance of test tissue segments among the 51 healthy subjects measured in this study. However, the trend of increasing core resistance from the radial to ulnar aspects of the arm deserves further investigation.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.173-178
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• 2007

돼지 정자의 성 선별에는 일반적으로 유속 세포 분석기를 이용한다. 유속 세포 분석은 DNA량의 차이에 기초하여 정자를 분리하는 기술로써 X 정자와 Y 정자를 90% 정확도로 분리할 수 있다. 그러나 이러한 유속 세포분석 기술은 정자의 손상을 야기해 정자의 기능과 수정능에 영향을 미치므로, 본 연구에서는 특정한 핵산 서열을 탐지할 수 있는 Chromogenic in situ hybridization(CISH)을 그와 비교하여 평가하였다. 유속 세포 분석을 수행하기 위해 정자를 SYBR 14와 PI로 염색하였고, histogram, dotplot, density, contour를 측정하였다. Y 염색체 특이적인 primer를 이용한 PCR로 유속 세포 분석의 정확도를 검사하였다. HRP/DAB 시스템에 기초한 CISH 분석에는 X 또는 Y 염색체에 상보적으로 결합하는 probe가 사용되었다. CISH 분석은 기존의 방법들보다 빠르고 쉬우며 비용이 적게 든다는 장점이 있다. 또한, CISH는 보다 정화한 정자의 선별을 가능하게 하는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에 따르면 CISH가 기존의 선별 방법들을 평가하는 기술로서만이 아니라 특정한 성별을 가진 포유동물의 생산에도 사용될 수 있을 것이다.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.37-41
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of Lorelin Depot $Injection^{(R)}$ (Dongkook Pharm. Co., LTD) with Lucrin Depot $Injection^{(R)}$ (Abbott) by measuring serum testosterone level in rats. Leuprorelin (leuprolide acetate), which is an active compound for the two formulations, is an LHRH analogue that is used for the treatment of a wide range of sex hormone-related disorders including advanced prostatic cancer, endometriosis and precocious puberty. Lorelin Depot $Injection^{(R)}$ is a micro-encapsulated formulation to suppress testosterone level by releasing leuprorelin continuously for four weeks with a single subcutaneous injection. The comparison study of the efficacy was performed during four weeks, and serum testosterone levels were monitored in the two formulations. The mean serum testosterone levels from the formulations were decreased to that of the castrate range (50 ng/dL or less) after three days after the initial depot injection, and the concentration were remained throughout four weeks' period. There were no significant differences in the $AUC_{0-3day}$ of testosterone and testosterone levels at 3, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days between the two formulations. These results indicate that the two formulations, Lorelin Depot $Injection^{(R)}$ and Lucrin Depot $Injection^{(R)}$, are bioequivalent in terms of the serum testosterone level in rats.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.359-365
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• 2020

한방병원에 건강검진을 목적으로 내원한 732명의 피험자를 대상으로 사상체질감별설문지 검사를 통하여 한의사가 감별한 사상체질 결과와 맥진기를 사용하여 촌, 관, 척 부위의 요골 맥파를 측정한 자료를 입수하였다. 입수한 맥파 자료로부터 맥파의 폭, 피크의 크기와 개수를 특징 변수로 추출했다. 특징 변수들 중 타당도와 신뢰도가 높은 것들을 판별변수로 선정했다. 5겹 교차 검증법을 적용하여, 맥파 자료를 사상체질을 알려주는 훈련 표본과 사상체질을 알려주지 않는 예측 표본으로 구분했다. 훈련 표본에 대해서 판별분석을 수행하여 판별 함수를 구한 후, 이것을 예측 표본에 적용하여 사상체질을 예측했다. 예측한 사상체질과 설문지 검사로 알고 있는 사상체질을 비교하여 사상체질 분류 정확도를 계산했다. 사상체질 분류 정확도는 나이별, 성별 보정 전에는 태음인: 73.6 %, 소음인: 68.4 %, 소양인: 74.2 %이었으며, 전체 분류 정확도는 72.5 %이었다. 한국 인구를 기반으로 한 성별, 나이별 가중치를 적용하여 보정을 한 후의 사상체질 분류 정확도는 태음인(70.4 %), 소음인(84.2 %), 소양인(67.7 %)이었으며, 전체 분류 정확도는 73.8 %이었다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.16-20
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• 2008

Objective : Rapid increase in aged population and westernization of lifestyle have modified epidemiological status of stroke. The purpose of this study is to analyze changing trends of stroke epidemiology in South Korea. Methods : We reviewed retrospectively medical records of 1,124 cases diagnosed as stroke among 54,534 patients who visited the Emergency Medical Center at our hospital from January 1994 to December 1996 (Group A). Also, we evaluated 1,705 cases diagnosed as stroke among 55,381 patients who visited to the same hospital from January 2003 to December 2005 (Group B). The variable features of stroke, such as age, sex, seasonal variation and distribution of stroke subtypes were studied by comparing group A with B. Results : In group A, hemorrhagic stroke (67.9%) was more prevalent than ischemic stroke (32.1%). However, group B showed that the ratio of hemorrhagic stroke (40.3%) to ischemic stroke (59.6%) has been reversed. The highest incidence of stroke was noted in their sixties and seventies of age in group B, which was older than that of group A. In group A, male ischemic stroke (IS) patients outnumbered female patients (1.26:1). Moreover, this gender disproportion became higher in group B (1.53:1). In group A, the number of male intracerebral hermorrhage (ICH) patients were similar to that of female patients (0.97:1). However, male ICH patients outnumbered female patients in group B (1.23:1). As for subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), female patients outnumbered male patients more than two-fold in both groups. Both groups showed that the occurrence of ischemic stroke was highest in summer, but that of hemorrhagic stroke was the highest in winter. Conclusion : This study showed the changing trends of stroke in its distribution of subtypes. Multicenter prospective study using stroke registry would be required for the determination of national epidemiologic trends.