• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제33권spc3호
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• pp.349-358
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• 2011

In order to ascertain latitudinal variation of lipid contents and compositions in copepods, we collected warm water copepod species (Euchaeta sp. and Pleuromamma spp.) from four different regions from low (sub-tropical) to mid (temperate) latitudes in the Northwest Pacific Ocean. Total lipid contents of Pleuromamma spp. were about 11 $ug{\cdot}ind^{-1}$ with little latitudinal variation, whereas Euchaeta sp. showed slightly higher lipid content (20 $ug{\cdot}ind^{-1}$) than Pleuromamma spp. with latitudinal gradient (low at subtropic and high at temperate). Wax esters, known as the major storage lipid classes, were found to be the dominant lipid classes (accounting for more than 35% of total lipids) in Euchaeta sp., whereas in Pleuromamma spp., phospholipids, known as cellular membrane components, were the dominant lipid classes. However, the exception was specimens from warm pool region exhibiting dominance in storage of lipids as a form of triacylglycerols. Among fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA : 22:6(n-3)) (about 35% of total fatty acids), were most abundant in Euchaeta sp., while saturated fatty acids (SAFA), specially hexadecanoic acid (16:0) (about 30% of total fatty acids), were most abundant in Pleuromamma spp.. Among the neutral fraction of lipids, phytol, originated from the side chain of chlorophyll, was found in all samples which generally indicate active copepods feeding on algae. While only trace amounts of short-chain fatty alcohols were found in Pleuromamma spp., significant amounts of fatty alcohols were found in Euchaeta sp.. Particularly, significant amounts of long chain monounsaturated fatty alcohols (20:1 and 22:1), generally found in cold water species, were found in Euchaeta sp. from low latitudes. The latitudinal variation of trophic lipid markers in these copepods could be significantly related with in-situ food availability and species-specific diet preference. The result of this study suggests that the lipid contents and compositions in copepods may not only indicate their nutritional condition and feeding ecology but also provide insight into species-specific living strategies under different environmental conditions (i.e. water temperature, food availability).

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.351-355
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• 2005

식이섬유의 기능을 가지는 저항전분(HM: HI-MAIZE)과 저항전분에 차전자피를 포함한 탄수화물로 구성된 D-factor를 10% 가하여 제조한 식이섬유(HM-D: HI-MAIZE DIET)의 특성을 비교하기 위하여 glucose 및 bile acid 흡수저해효과 및 장내 세균에 의한 혐기적 발효산물인 단쇄지방산의 함량을 각각 비교하였다 반투막을 이용하여 glucose흡수저해효과를 측정한 결과, HM에 비하여 HM-D의 경우 glucose 저해효과가 다소 우세한 것으로 나타났으며, 투석 막을 통한 glucose 투과는 4시간 경과 시 HM은 77%와 HM-D는 68%를 보였으며, 24시간까지 연장시 glucose는 거의 전부 투과되었다. 투석 막을 이용한 bile acid 흡수저해효과는 HM시료에 비하여 D-factor가 첨가된 저항전분의 경우 bile acid 흡수저해효과가 우수함을 알 수 있었으며, 투석막을 통한 bile acid 투과는 서서히 일어났으며 24시간 경과 시 HM과 HM-D의 경우 65%와 62.3%의 bile acid 투과가 이루어 졌다. 장내 세균에 의한 단쇄지방산 생성은 HM의 경우 217.8mM, HM-D는 264.0mM로 HM-D의 경우 더 많은 양의 단쇄지방산의 생성량을 보였으며, butyric acid 생성 양은 HM-D가 32.7mM로 26.9mM생성량을 보인 HM에 비하여 높았다. 따라서 D-factor첨가에 의해 glucose와 bile acid의 흡수저해 효과가 증가하였을 뿐만 아니라 단쇄지방산의 함량과 butyric acid함량 증가를 보임에 따라 D-factor첨가에 의해 저항전분이 지니는 식이섬유의 기능이 강화되었다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.574-580
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• 1998

유지방을 초임계 이산화탄소로 추출한 후 흡착제를 통과시켜 콜레스테롤이 제거되고, 지방산 조성이 다른 유지방 분획들을 얻기 위하여, 콜레스테롤 흡착능이 있는 것으로 알려진 몇 가지 흡착제를 선택하여, 추출온도 $40^{\circ}C$, 추출압력 276, 345 bar에서 3 또는 4시간 동안 추출하면서 흡착제의 종류별, 입자크기별, 비율별로 추출시간에 따른 유지방의 수율, 콜레스테롤 함량, 지방산 조성을 측정하였다. 흡착제로서 ${\beta}-cyclodextrin,\;talc,\;celite,\;florisil$ 중에서 florisil이 유지방으로부터 콜레스테롤 제거율이 가장 높았다. Florisil의 입자크기별로 콜레스테롤 제거율은 30/60 mesh가 가장 높았으며, 그 다음 100/200, 60/100 mesh순이었다. 유지방에 대하여 흡착제의 비율이 높으면 콜레스테롤 제거율은 높은 반면, 지방의 수율은 감소하였는데, 유지방의 수율을 높이면서 콜레스테롤 제거율을 높이기 위해서는 유지방과 흡착제의 비율은 20:10이 적당하였다. 추출분획물의 지방산 조성을 측정한 결과 저급 지방산들은 초기 추출물 분획들에 농축되었고, 고급 지방산들은 추출잔류물 분획에 농축되었다. 이상의 결과로부터 초임계유체 추출 및 흡착법은 유지방으로부터 콜레스테롤을 제거하는 동시에 저급지방산, 불포화지방산, 버터향, 색소가 농축된 분획 등을 얻을 수 있었다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제4권6호
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• pp.470-476
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• 2010

The resistant dextrin NUTRIOSE$^{(R)}$, developed from starch, is expected to act as a prebiotic. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of NUTRIOSE$^{(R)}$ on cecal parameters, short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) concentrations, and fecal excretion in rats. In an initial experiment, twenty-four male Fischer F344 rats were randomly assigned to one of the following four treatments for 14 days: G0 (control diet), G2.5 (control diet+2.5% of dextrin), G5 (control diet + 5% of dextrin), and G10 (control diet + 10% of dextrin). After 14 days, total cecal weight, cecal content, and cecal wall weight were significantly increased in G5 and G10 compared to G0. At the same time, cecal pH was significantly lower in G10 compared to G0. Total SCFA concentration was significantly higher in G10 than in G5, G2.5, and G0, and significantly higher in G5 than in G0. Acetate, butyrate, and propionate concentrations were significantly increased in G5 and G10 compared to the controls. In a second trial based on a similar design, eighteen male Fischer F344 rats were treated with a control diet supplemented with 5% of dextrin or 5% of fructo-oligosaccharide. The results obtained with NUTRIOSE$^{(R)}$ were similar to those obtained with the fructo-oligosaccharide. In a third experiment, two groups of 5 Fischer F344 rats were orally treated with 100 and 1,000 mg/kg NUTRIOSE$^{(R)}$, respectively, and from 18% to 25% of the dextrin was excreted in the feces. The results of these three studies show that the consumption of NUTRIOSE$^{(R)}$, by its effects on total cecal weight, cecal content, cecal wall weight, pH, and SCFA production, could induce healthy benefits since these effects are reported to be prebiotic effects.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권10호
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• pp.1456-1463
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• 2017

Objective: To investigate the effect of host genetics on gut microbial diversity, we performed a structural survey of the fecal microbiota of four purebred boar pig lines: Duroc, Landrace, Hampshire, and Yorkshire. Methods: The V3-V4 regions of the 16S rRNA genes were amplified and sequenced. Results: A total of 783 operational taxonomic units were shared by all breeds, whereas others were breed-specific. Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes dominated the majority of the fecal microbiota; Clostridia, Bacilli, and Bacteroidia were the major classes. Nine predominant genera were observed in all breeds and eight of them can produce short-chain fatty acids. Some bacteria can secrete cellulase to aid fiber digestion by the host. Butyric, isobutyric, valeric, and isovaleric acid levels were highest in Landrace pigs, whereas acetic and propionic acid were highest in the Hampshire breed. Heatmap was used to revealed breed-specific bacteria. Principal coordinate analysis of fecal bacteria revealed that the Landrace and Yorkshire breeds had high similarity and were clearly separated from the Duroc and Hampshire breeds. Conclusion: Overall, this study is the first time to compare the fecal microbiomes of four breeds of boar pig by high-throughput sequencing and to use Spearman's rank correlation to analyze competition and cooperation among the core bacteria.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.213-217
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• 2009

In this study, the effects of processed small black soybeans on the intestinal morphological characteristics of rats were examined. Adult male rats were fed diets containing raw, cooked, or acidified small black soybean powders for 4 weeks. The total short chain fatty acid (SCFA) level was significantly higher in the acidified small black soybean supplemented group than in the raw and cooked soybean diet groups. The major SCFAs found in the experimental groups were acetate, followed by propionate and butyrate. The duodenal villus height and colonic mucosal thickness were also significantly higher in the acidified small black soybean supplemented group than in the raw and cooked soybean diet groups. The acidified small black soybean supplemented group showed the densest colonic mucosa by staining with alcian blue (AB), as compared to the raw and cooked soybean diet groups. The acidified small black soybean supplemented group exhibited strongly stained $CD4^+$ in the mucosal lamina propria, while cooked and acidified diet groups were more strongly stained $CD8^+$ in the submucosal lamina propria than the raw diet group. These results suggest that acidified small black soybeans may help improve intestinal function.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.1178-1184
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• 2008

The effect of some peptides on hepatoprotection and cecal fermentation against D-galactosamine (GalN)-treated rats was studied. In acute hepatic injury tests, serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotranferase (AST), and lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) activities were remarkably increased after injection of GalN. However, potato and soybean peptides significantly decreased GalN-induced alterations of serum ALT and AST activities. Hepatic thiobarbituric acid-reactive substance (TBARS) concentration in GalN-treated groups fed potato and soybean peptides was significantly lower than that in GalN-treated control group. Hepatic glutathione level in the GalN-treated group fed potato peptide was significantly higher than that in GalN-treated control group. Furthermore, cecal Lactobacillus level in GalN-treated groups fed potato and soybean peptides was significantly higher than that in GalN-treated control group, and cecal short-chain fatty acid concentrations in GalN-treated group fed potato peptide were significantly higher than in GalN-treated control group. These results indicate that potato peptide may improve the cecal fermentation and prevent the GalN-induced liver damage in rats.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권9호
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• pp.1149-1161
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• 2023

Changes in the gut microbiome cause recolonization by pathogens and inflammatory responses, leading to the development of intestinal disorders. Probiotics administration has been proposed for many years to reverse the intestinal dysbiosis and to enhance intestinal health. This study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effects of two newly designed probiotic mixtures, Consti-Biome and Sensi-Biome, on two enteric pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli that may cause intestinal disorders. Additionally, the study was designed to evaluate whether Consti-Biome and Sensi-Biome could modulate the immune response, produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and reduce gas production. Consti-Biome and Sensi-Biome showed superior adhesion ratios to HT-29 cells and competitively suppressed pathogen adhesion. Moreover, the probiotic mixtures decreased the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-1β. Cell-free supernatants (CFSs) were used to investigate the inhibitory effects of metabolites on growth and biofilms of pathogens. Consti-Biome and Sensi-Biome CFSs exhibited antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity, where microscopic analysis confirmed an increase in the number of dead cells and the structural disruption of pathogens. Gas chromatographic analysis of the CFSs revealed their ability to produce SCFAs, including acetic, propionic, and butyric acid. SCFA secretion by probiotics may demonstrate their potential activities against pathogens and gut inflammation. In terms of intestinal symptoms regarding abdominal bloating and discomfort, Consti-Biome and Sensi-Biome also inhibited gas production. Thus, these two probiotic mixtures have great potential to be developed as dietary supplements to alleviate the intestinal disorders.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.559-567
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• 2015

Ex vivo digestion of proteins and fat in Red Chittagong Cattle milk from Bangladesh was carried out using human gastrointestinal enzymes. This was done to investigate the protein digestion in this bovine breed's milk with an especial focus on the degradation of the allergenic milk proteins; ${\alpha}_{s1}$-casein and ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin and also to record the generation of peptides. Lipolysis of the milk fat and release of fatty acids were also under consideration. After 40 min of gastric digestion, all the ${\alpha}_s$-caseins were digested completely while ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin remained intact. During 120 min of duodenal digestion ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin was reduced, however, still some intact ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin was observed. The highest number of peptides was identified from ${\beta}$-casein and almost all the peptides from ${\kappa}$-casein and ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin were identified from the gastric and duodenal samples, respectively. No lipolysis was observed in the gastric phase of digestion. After 120 min of duodenal digestion, milk fat showed 48% lipolysis. Medium (C10:0 to C16:0) and long (${\geq}C17:0$) chain fatty acids showed 6% to 19% less lipolysis than the short (C6:0 to C8:0) chain fatty acids. Among the unsaturated fatty acids $C18:1{\sum}others$ showed highest lipolysis (81%) which was more than three times of $C18:2{\sum}all$ and all other unsaturated fatty acids showed lipolysis ranging from 32% to 38%. The overall digestion of Bangladeshi Red Cattle milk was more or less similar to the digestion of Nordic bovine milk (Norwegian Red Cattle).

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.84-90
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• 2001

저분자 alginate인 HAG-10, HAG-50, HAG-100 및 alginate를 랫드에 장기간 섭취시켰을 때, 분변의 무게와 수분함량, 단백질과 지방함량, pH, VBN 및 단쇄지방산을 측정하여 소화생리특성에 미치는 영향에 대하여 검토하였으며, 그 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 랫드분변의 무게와 수분함량의 변화는 alginate에서 가장 높은 증가를 보였고, 다음으로 HAG-100, HAG-50이었으며 HAG-10은 투여전과 거의 변화가 없었다. 분변의 단백질과 지방함량은 $5\%$ HAG-50에서 가장 높았고, 그 소화율은 $5\%$와 $10\%$ HAG-50에서 유의적으로 현저히 저하하였다. 분변의 pH는 $5\%$와 $10\%$ HAG-50에서 급격하게 저하하였으나, $10\%$ HAG-100과 alginate에서는 오히려 급격히 증가하는 경향을 나타내었다. VBN은 $10\%$ HAG-10, HAG-50 모두 그리고 $1\%$와 $5\%$ HAG-100에서 뚜렷한 저하를 보였으나, $10\%$ HAG-100 및 $5\%$와 $10\%$ alginate는 반대로 급격히 증가하였다. 단쇄지방산의 변화는 $5\%$와 $10\%$ HAG-50에서 n-butyric acid가 증가하였고, propionic acid와 acetic acid는 반대로 현저히 감소하였다. 이상의 결과로부터, HAG-50은 랫드 분변의 pH와 VBN을 현저히 저하시켰으며, 단쇄지방산중 n-butyric acid를 증가시키고 propionic acid와 acetic acid를 유의적으로 감소시켰으므로, 랫드의 소화생리특성을 개선시키는 데 있어서 효과적인 저분자 alginate라고 사료된다.