• 대한한의정보학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.57-76
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• 2009

Objective : All kinds of stimulus can be work as a stressor, and too much stress can makes disease and leads to a death. It has studied to know what kinds of study have carried out for controlling stress with acupuncture. Methods : It has searched articles in various web sites with key words of acupuncture, stress, hormone, adrenal, cortisol, catecholamine, epinephrine, and ACTH. Result : 1. It will work in the hypothalamus-pituitary gland-adrenal axis to control stress with acupuncture. 2. It has studied most in the years of 1990's and with acupoint of BL23 (腎兪) about controlling stress with acupuncture in Korea. 3. It has studied most in USA, the years of 2000's and with acupoints of ST36 (足三里), PC6 (內關) about controlling stress with acupuncture in Korea. Conclusion : It can be said that is growing interest about controlling stress with acupuncture in other countries, and it should be studied more various about controlling stress with acupuncture in Korea.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.155-162
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• 2013

Objective: Stress is known to be an inhibitor of the reproductive hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. However, the neural and molecular connections between stress and reproduction are not yet understood. It is well established that in both humans and rodents, kisspeptin (encoded by the kiss1 gene) is a strong stimulator of the HPG axis. In the present study we hypothesized that endocannabinoids, an important neuromodulatory system in the brain, can act on the HPG axis at the level of kiss1 expression to inhibit reproductive function under stress. Methods: Adult male Wistar rats were unilaterally implanted with an intracerebroventricular cannula. Afterwards, the animals were exposed to immobilization stress, with or without the presence of the cannabinoid CB1 receptor antagonist AM251 (1 ${\mu}g/rat$). Blood samples were collected through a retro-orbital plexus puncture before and after stress. Five hours after the stress, brain tissue was collected for reverse transcriptase-quantitative polymerase chain reaction measurements of kiss1 mRNA. Results: Immobilization stress (1 hour) resulted in a decrease in the serum luteinizing hormone concentration. Additionally, kiss1 gene expression was decreased in key hypothalamic nuclei that regulate gonadotrophin secretion, the medial preoptic area (mPOA), and to some extent the arcuate nucleus (ARC). A single central administration of AM251 was effective in blocking these inhibitory responses. Conclusion: These findings suggest that endocannabinoids mediate, at least in part, immobilization stress-induced inhibition of the reproductive system. Our data suggest that the connection between immobilization stress and the HPG axis is kiss1 expression in the mPOA rather than the ARC.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.11-16
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• 2018

Purpose: Stress tends to cause sympathetic hyperactivity and increase blood cortisol levels. The vagus nerve is a parasympathetic nerve that is involved in relaxing the body. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve on stress hormone (cortisol) levels and heart rate variability (HRV) in humans. Methods: A total of 10 healthy subjects participated in the pilot experiment. All subjects underwent electrical vagus nerve stimulation for 20 minutes in the cymba conchae of the left ear. An electro cardiogram meter was used to measure HRV. Blood samples were collected and analyzed for cortisol levels. The standard deviation of all normal N-N intervals (SDNN), root mean square of successive differences (RMSSD), low frequency, high frequency, and cortisol levels were compared in pre and post mean values after the intervention. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon's signed-rank test. Results: Coritsol levels were observed to decrease after vagus nerve electrical stimulation. The mean SDNN and RMSSD values were increased after the intervention, but not significantly. Conclusion: Vagus nerve electrical stimulation has been shown to increase the ability of the parasympathetic nerve to adapt to upward regulation and stress. Vagus nerve electrical stimulation could thus be an effective treatment for modern social psychological stress control.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.363-369
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• 2005

It is imperative to analyse brain injuries directly in real time, so as to find effective therapeutic compounds to protect brain injuries by stress. We established a system which could elucidate the real time $Ca^{2+}$ dynamics in an organotypic cultured hippocampal slice by the insults of artificial stress hormone, dexamethasone. The real time $Ca^{2+}$ dynamics could continuously be detected in cornus ammonis 3 (CA3) of the organotypic hippocampus for 8 hours under confocal microscopy. When dexamethasone concentration was increased, the $Ca^{2+}$ was also increased in a dose dependent manner at $1{\sim}100{\mu}M$ concentrations. Moreover, when the organotypic cultured hippocampal slice was treated with a glutamate receptor antagonist together with dexamethasone, the real time $Ca^{2+}$ dynamics were decreased. Furthermore, we confirmed by PI uptake study that glutamate receptor antagonist reduced the hippocampal tissue damage caused by dexamethasone treatment. Therefore, our new calcium ion dynamics system in organotypic cultured hippocampal slice after dexamethasone treatment could provide real time analysis method for investigation of brain injuries by stress.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.570-576
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• 2003

스트레스에 의해서 생체는 에너지 대사를 증가시키며, 에너지 대사의 증가는 높은 반응성의 ROS를 생성한다. ROS는 높은 반응성으로 인해 지질, 단백질 등을 과산화시켜 원래의 활성을 잃게 한다. 이런 ROS에 대해서 높은 소거능을 지닌 vitamin I의 투여는 스트레스로 인한 생체내 산화적 손상을 억제할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다. 이런 효능을 확인하기 위하여 실험용 흰 쥐에게 4주간의 noise 및 고정화 스트레스를 가한 결과, 스트레스를 가함으로서 체중증가량을 감소시켰으며, 스트레스 지표 물질인 5-HIAA와 혈청내 유리 지방산의 증가 및 뇌조직의 산화적 손상이 증가되어 정상적으로 스트레스가 가해졌음을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, vitamin E 투여군의 경우 혈청내에서의 vitamin E 농도가 유의적으로 증가하여 정상적인 vitamin E의 투여도 이루어졌음을 확인하였다. Vitamin E의 투여는 스트레스로 인한 체중 증가량의 감소를 억제하였으며, 또한 뇌조직의 단백질 및 지질의 산화적 손상을 억제하는 효능을 보였으며, SOD의 활성 또한 증가시키는 효능을 나타냈다. 따라서, vitamin E 투여는 스트레스로 인하여 발생하는 뇌조직의 산화적 손상을 억제함으로서 스트레스에 대한 방어 효능이 일부 있는 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.132-141
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• 2017

본 연구의 목표는 열 스트레스 하에서 오리사료 내 대사에너지(ME) 수준이 혈액 매개변수에 미치는 영향을 조사하는 것이었다. 총 240마리의 육용 오리 채리밸리((Anas platyrhynchos)를 4처리구로 완전임의배치 한 후 42일 동안 사육하였다. 처리구는 ME 2900 kcal/kg, ME 3000 kcal/kg, ME 3100 kcal/kg 및 ME 3200 kcal/kg로 구분하였다. 혈액 지질 프로파일은 ME 3000과 비교할 때 ME 2900이 높았으나 ME 3100과 ME 3200은 낮았다 (p < 0.05). 혈액 aspartate aminotransferase (AST)와 alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 수준은 ME 3000과 비교할 때 ME 3100과 ME 3200에서 증가하였다 (p < 0.05). 혈액 적혈구와 혈소판 프로파일은 ME 3000과 비교할 때 ME 3100과 ME 3200은 높아졌으나 ME 2900은 감소하였다 (p < 0.05). 혈액 전해질 가운데, chloride ($Cl^-$) 농도는 ME 3000과 비교할 때 ME 2900에서 낮아졌다 (p < 0.05). 혈액 가스와 $PCO_2$는 ME 3000과 비교할 때 ME 2900에서 감소하였다 (p < 0.05). 혈액 면역물질(IgG) 수준은 ME 3000과 비교할 때 ME 2900에서 줄어들었다 (p < 0.05). 스트레스 호르몬, 코르티코스테론은 ME 3000과 비교할 때 ME 2900에서 높아졌으나 ME 3100과 ME 3200은 낮아졌다 (p < 0.05).

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.551-563
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• 2020

본 연구는 성인 지적장애인의 수영프로그램 참여에 따른 건강관련 지표들의 특징을 규명하고자 수행되었다. 이를 위해, 부산지역에 거주하고 있는 20-39세 사이의 성인 지적장애인 20명을 선정하였으며, 수영프로그램에 참여한 운동군 10명과 동일한 기간 특별한 신체활동에 참여하지 않고 일상적인 생활을 해 온 통제군 10명의 두 집단으로 분류하였다. 대상자들의 건강체력, 스트레스 호르몬 및 면역기능을 측정하여 자료를 수집하였으며, 자료분석은 SPSS 18.0을 이용하여 대응 t-test, 독립 t-test 및 two-way ANOVA를 실시하였다. 그 결과 운동군에서 근력(p<.001), 근지구력(p<.001), 유연성(p<.001), 심폐지구력(p<.01) 향상에 유의한 차이가 있었고, 통제군은 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 스트레스 호르몬인 코티졸(p<.01)은 운동군에서 유의하게 감소하였고, 통제군에서는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 면역글로블린인 IgA(p<.05), IgG(p<.001), IgM(p<.05)은 운동군에서 유의한 증가가 있었고, 통제군에서는 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 따라서 규칙적인 수영프로그램은 성인 지적장애인의 건강체력 향상에 매우 효과적인 운동프로그램이라 할 수 있으며, 스트레스를 감소시키고 면역기능 개선에 도움을 줄 수 있음을 보여주는 결과로, 향후 성인 지적장애인들의 건강유지와 만성질환 예방을 위해 적극적인 신체활동 프로그램 개발과 중재의 필요성을 시사한다.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.147-151
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• 2008

This review briefly summarizes the relevant knowledge of psychoneuroimmunological basis for neuroimmunology, with particular emphasis on bidirectional neural-immune interactions. The immune system and the nervous system maintain extensive communication, including hardwiring of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves to lymphoid organs. Immune system is modulated by various neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine, norepinephrine, substance P and histamine. Neuroendocrine hormones such as corticotrophin-releasing hormone(CRH) or substance P regulate cytokine balance. The immune system modulates brain activity including sleep and body temperature. Recent studies have revealed that psychological factors which influence immunity and immune-related disease may modulate brain-to -immune interaction. But, we still await the scientific research and evidences to prove whether or how behavioral or treatment intervention of stress can influence the development, progress or prevention of a specific disease.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제28권11호
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• pp.1519-1524
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• 2015

It is well known that prepartum sows have an innate motivation to build a nest before parturition. Under commercial conditions, however, the farrowing crate, which is widely used in modern pig husbandry, inhibits this innate behaviour through the lack of space, materials, or both. Thus, restriction of nest-building behaviour could generate increased stress, resulting in a decrease in maternal endogenous hormones. Hence, it could lead to detrimental effects on farrowing and lactating performance. Here we review interactions between prepartum nest-building behaviour, stress and maternal endogenous hormone levels, and discuss their effects on parturition, lactation, and welfare of sows and offspring.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권24호
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• pp.10543-10555
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• 2015

Breast cancer primary prevention is a high research priority due to the high psychological and economic costs. The disease is a multistep process and several risk factors have been recognized. Over the past three decades numerous studies have investigated the association of lifestyle with breast cancer, showing independent effects of various factors. We report here a summary of the present state of knowledge on the role of lifestyle patterns, such as physical activity, diet, smoking, hormone therapy, and experience of psychological stress in the modulation of breast cancer in women, and discuss commonly accepted biological mechanisms hypothesized as responsible for the associations. The findings indicate that regular physical activity of moderate to vigorous intensity is probably linked with the decreased breast cancer risk among postmenopausal females and suggestive for a decrease of the risk in premenopausal women. In contrast, the consumption of high-fat diet, alcohol intake, and use of combined estrogen and synthetic progestagen hormonal therapy may increase the risk. Epidemiological findings dealing with a role of smoking and experience of psychological stress are conflicting.