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학술 5 - 동물매개치료의 이점

  • 김옥진
    • 대한수의사회지
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    • 제48권9호
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    • pp.553-555
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    • 2012
  • 1980년대 이래로 동물매개치료(animal-assisted therapy, AAT)에 대한 과학적인 연구들이 미국을 비롯한 유럽 국가들에서 폭발적으로 수행되고 있다. 현재까지의 연구결과들로는 동물매개치료는 다양한 대상자들의 다양한 필요들에 대하여 여러 가지 형태로 동물들의 중재 활동을 수행하는 것으로 대상자들의 필요를 충족시키는 증상의 개선이나 치료와 같은 긍정적 이점과 효과들을 유발하는 것으로 밝혀지고 있다. 현재까지의 연구결과, 동물매개치료는 다양한 대상자들의 필요를 충족시켜줄 수 있으며 증상의 개선과 질병의 치유와 같은 긍정적 이점과 효과들을 유발하는 것으로 밝혀지고 있다.

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Development and evaluation of next-generation cardiotoxicity assay based on embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes

  • Ryu, Bokyeong;Choi, Seong Woo;Lee, Seul-Gi;Jeong, Young-Hoon;Kim, Ukjin;Kim, Jin;Jung, Cho-Rok;Chung, Hyung-Min;Park, Jae-Hak;Kim, C-Yoon
    • BMB Reports
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    • 제53권8호
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    • pp.437-441
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    • 2020
  • In accordance with requirements of the ICH S7B safety pharmacology guidelines, numerous next-generation cardiotoxicity studies using human stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (CMs) are being conducted globally. Although several stem cell-derived CMs are being developed for commercialization, there is insufficient research to verify if these CMs can replace animal experiments. In this study, in vitro high-efficiency CMs derived from human embryonic stem cells (hESC-CMs) were compared with Sprague-Dawley rats as in vivo experimental animals, and primary cultured in vitro rat-CMs for cardiotoxicity tests. In vivo rats were administrated with two consecutive injections of 100 mg/kg isoproterenol, 15 mg/kg doxorubicin, or 100 mg/kg nifedipine, while in vitro rat-CMs and hESC-CMs were treated with 5 μM isoproterenol, 5 μM doxorubicin, and 50 μM nifedipine. We have verified the equivalence of hESC-CMs assessments over various molecular biological markers, morphological analysis. Also, we have identified the advantages of hESC-CMs, which can distinguish between species variability, over electrophysiological analysis of ion channels against cardiac damage. Our findings demonstrate the possibility and advantage of high-efficiency hESC-CMs as next-generation cardiotoxicity assessment.

코리안 숏헤어 고양이의 제한성 심근병증 (Restrictive Cardiomyopathy in a Korean Domestic Short-haired Cat)

  • 남효승;한숙희;최란;이승곤;현창백
    • 한국임상수의학회지
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    • 제29권3호
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    • pp.242-246
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    • 2012
  • 3살된 코리안 숏헤어 고양이(몸무게 5.2 kg)가 복수, 흉수, 호흡곤란으로 인해 강원대학교 수의과대학병원에 진료의뢰 되었다. 진단검사상, 유미성 흉수와 출혈성 복수, 심장비대, PW 도플러 초음파와 TDI 초음파의 restrictive filling pattern, 미비하게 비대된 좌심실 자유벽이 관찰되었다. 심장초음파 진단소견을 토대로 제한성 심근병증으로 잠정진단 내리게 되었다. 본 환자는 흉수를 제거하고 furosemide, enalapril, sildenafil, clopidogrel을 포함한 약물치료를 하였다. 이것은 국내에서 처음으로 발표하는 제한성 심근병증의 증례이다.

페르시안 고양이에서 발생한 요도밑 열림증과 거대결증증 (Hypospadias and Megacolon in a Persian Cat)

  • 김성언;최란;박자실;양혜미;현창백
    • 한국임상수의학회지
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    • 제31권5호
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    • pp.454-456
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    • 2014
  • 9개월령 페르시안종 수컷 고양이(체중 3.2 kg)가 변비를 주증으로 내원하였다. 진단검사상 심한 변비와 거대 결장증이 확인되었다. 관장을 비롯한 즉각적인 응급처치를 실시한 후 신체검사를 실시하였고, 검사결과 음경구 0.5 cm 복측에서 비정상적인 요도구를 확인하였다. 이 요도구를 통해 3.5 fr tomcat catheter를 방광내부를 쉽게 삽입할 수 있었다. 영상진단과 신체검사를 통해 본 증례는 요도밑 열림증으로 진단되었다. 본 고양이는 중성화 수술과 함께 변비에 대한 내과적 처치가 실시되었다. 본 증례는 우리나라에서 처음으로 보고되는 만성 변비를 동반한 고양이의 요도밑 열림증이다.

애완동물 전공자와 비전공자 간 애견의 인지도에 관한 연구 (A study on the Recognition of Pet Dogs between Companion Animal Majors and Non-Majors)

  • 신연호
    • 한국산학기술학회논문지
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    • 제15권2호
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    • pp.777-784
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    • 2014
  • 본 연구는 애완동물 관련 전공 유무를 기준으로 애견의 선호, 관련 지식, 기능, 역할, 이미지, 용도를 조사하여 집단 간 애견의 인지도를 파악하고자 시행되었다. 이를 위해 농촌, 중소도시, 대도시에 재학 중인 전공자와 비전공자 164명의 고교생과 대학생을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하고 수집한 자료는 집단 간 차이를 알아보기 위해 $X^2$-test로 유의성을 검정하였다. 분석결과 애견이 반려 및 사역 기능과 심신의 장애를 겪고 있는 환자들의 동물보조치료에 이용되는 기능에서 유의성(p<0.05)을 보여 주었다. 또한 전공 유무에 따라 애완동물과 반려동물의 인지 차이가 매우 크다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이에 애견의 다양한 용도와 역할의 인지가 확대되어 애완동물을 너머 반려동물로서 그 정체성이 확보되는 정책적 프로그램의 개발과 적용이 필요하다고 판단된다.

사람 골 형성 단백질 Ex vivo 유전자 치료법을 이용한 척추 유합 (Spinal Fusion Based on Ex Vivo Gene Therapy Using Recombinant Human BMP Adenoviruses)

  • 김기범;김재룡;안면환;서재성
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • 제24권2호
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    • pp.262-274
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    • 2007
  • AdBMP-2와 AdBMP-7을 형질도입 시킨 사람 섬유아세포와 사람 골수기질세포를 면역결핍 생쥐의 척추 옆 근육으로 주입하여 척추 유합을 유도한 결과, AdBMP-7/BMSC가 AdBMP-2/BMSC 또는 AdBMP-7/HuFb와 AdBMP-2/HuFb 보다 골 형성능이 우수하였으며, 척추 유합을 잘 유도하였음을 확인하였다.

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Effects of Controlled Photoperiod on Body Development in Growing Juvenile Rats

  • Lee, Seung-Hoon;Lee, Han-Ki;Shin, Jin-Hee;Hong, Yun-Kyung;Lee, Sang-Kil;Lee, Sang-Un;Suzuki, Takao;Kang, Tae-Young;Hong, Yong-Geun
    • Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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    • 제34권2호
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    • pp.89-94
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    • 2010
  • Melatonin is induced by light information through the retina and leads to growth factor activation. Thus, we investigated the effects of melatonin by controlling the photoperiod of growing young rats. Male Sprague-Dawley rats (n=6; 4 weeks old) were divided into two experimental groups: the L/D group (normal photoperiod; light/dark: 12/12 h; lights on at 9:00 a.m.) and the L/L group (light/light: 24 h). Rat body weight and food consumption were measured daily for 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, the rats were anesthetized with a mixture of ketamine (50 mg/kg) and xylazine (10 mg/kg) and sacrificed. Tissue was then collected for RNA isolation (from brain, heart, liver, kidney, adrenal gland, testis, tibia, hind limb muscles). Also, serum was isolated from blood using a centrifugal separation. The L/L group had significantly lower body weight than the L/D group from 4 to 6 weeks (p<0.05). The L/D group had increased tissue mass, compared with the L/L group, but the difference was not statistically significant. The L/D group had a significantly higher melatonin concentration than the L/L group between the hours of midnight and 2:00 a.m (p<0.01). These results indicate that photoperiod length may affect the secretion of melatonin from the pineal gland. Also, the reduction of nocturnal melatonin secretion may retard the development of growing young rats. In future studies, we plan to compare exogenous melatonin administration with endogenous melatonin concentration induced by photoperiod control. Moreover, we will confirm whether the effects seen in pathological animal models can be reversed by controlling the photoperiod.

응답자 특성을 고려한 가상 치유농장 시스템 개발요인 수요분석 (Demand Analysis of Agro-Healing Virtual Reality Therapy System Factors Considering the Characteristics of Respondents)

  • 구희동;김수진;배승종;김대식
    • 농촌계획
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    • 제28권1호
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    • pp.1-15
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    • 2022
  • A Care farm is known to have positive effects on various people in psychological, physical, and social aspects. However, care farm services for the disabled, transportation disadvantaged, and socially disadvantaged are limited. This study conducted a demand survey in order to provide basic data for development of the Agro-Healing Virtual Reality Therapy(AVRT) system. The respondents were the ordinary person(n=127) and the disabled person(n=72), and the survey items consisted of 4 categories and 20 items, including intention to use AVRT, requirements for use, factors to be considered when developing the system, and content and program preferences. The intention to use a AVRT was found to be at a high level of 80% or more by respondent characteristics. In addition, similar results were shown in all items such as virtual reality experience, willingness to use, appropriate use time, and willingness to pay by respondent characteristics, and correlation by item was determined through correlation analysis. As for the conditions of use, both sides preferred rural types and were found to have the purpose of healing. However, there were concerns about dizziness in common between system use, and in the case of the disabled person, there were difficulties in purchasing expensive equipment. In the development of the AVRT system, the part of sensory priority, important technology level, and color preference were evaluated, and the preference of content and programs to be developed in the system was identified. Fruit, vegetables, flowers, and animals preferred mandarin, tomato, tulips, and dogs first, horticultural healing preferred harvest management for the ordinary person, plant cultivation for the disabled person, and forest healing and animal education preferred walking and dog-related programs. However, agricultural work was found to be a program with high preference for making processed foods for the ordinary person and creating an animal breeding environment for the disabled person. The result of this study is expected to provide reference data that can be suggested for the development of Agro-healing Virtual Reality Therapy system.

Serum Mineral and Haematobiochemical Profile of Microfilariae Infected Cattle in India: Its Effects on Production and Therapy

  • Sharma, M.C.;Joshi, Chinmay
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제15권3호
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    • pp.357-365
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    • 2002
  • A survey was under taken of six district of Northern India viz. Bareilly, Pilibhit, Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, Almora and Rampur. The age, breed, sex and physiological status recorded. A total number of 854 cattle examined out of which lactating (274 cases), non lactating (302 cases) heifers (128 cases), calves (82 cases) and adult male (68 cases) were examined. An incidence of 4.92 percent (42) of microfilarisis was recorded. The highest prevalence was observed in Rudrapur District of Udham Singh Nagar (33.33%, 4/12), followed by Lalkaun in Nanital District (21.74%, 10/46), Rampur (12.50%, 2/16), Bareilly (8.16%, 8/98) and Pilibhit (1.22%, 1/82). No infection was observed in Almora region. Amongst 854 cattle of different group incidence was highest in adult male (12.20%, 10/82), followed by non lactating (3.82%, 12/314) and lactating (2.70%, 2/74), (7.64%, 12/157) was found in Heifers. For haemeto-biochemical, serum minerals estimations and therapeutic study 32 animals suffering from filariasis and 18 healthy animals were taken. 16 animals were treated with ivermectin $@200{\mu}g/kg $ body weight. Effect of this disease on production has also been estimated for which body weight and milk production was observed. The main clinical manifestations observed were anaemia, loss of appetite, debility, oedematous swelling especially in the abdominal region, increased heart rate, and respiration rate. Haematological changes indicated decrease in hemoglobin, total erythrocyte count, packed cell volume, erthrocyte fragility and neutrophil, whereas there was significant increase in erythrocytes sedimentation rate (ESR), total leukocyte count (TLC), lymphocyte and eosinophils. Biochemical changes showed significant reduction in the values of serum albumin, A : G ratio, where as there was significant increase in blood glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), globulin, total lipid, total cholesterol, phospholipids, serum bilirubin. Serum mineral profile also altered markedly, which indicate a significant decrease in Ca, Cu, Fe, Zn, and Mn with increase value of Na and Cl. There was no significant change in P and K values. Enzyme pattern in micro filaria infected animal indicated increased level of AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, ornithine carbamyl transferase, sorbitol dehydrogenase, glutamate dehydrogenase, isocitric dehydrogenase and lactate dehydrogenase. In blood gas values and acid/base balance, there was an increase in $PVCo_2$ and $PVo_2$. It has been observed that microfilaria infected cattle showed decrease in body weight and milk production. Animal treated with ivermectin showed the return of these above values toward normalcy.

IBM 이식을 통한 골수 조혈 줄기 세포에의 효과적인 유전자 도입 (Efficient Gene Delivery into Hematopoietic Stem Cells by Intra-Bone Marrow Injection of Retrovirus)

  • 이현주;이용수;김혜선;김유경;김재환;박진기;정학재;장원경;김동구
    • Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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    • 제32권1호
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    • pp.9-14
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    • 2008
  • 조혈 줄기 세포에의 효과적인 유전자 전달은 유전자 치료의 새로운 가능성을 제시할 수 있다. 레트로바이러스를 이용한 유전자 전달 기술은 많은 기초 연구와 임상 시도가 이루어진 대표적인 바이러스이다. 그러나 현재 사용되고 있는 in vitro에서의 조혈 줄기 세포에의 유전자 도입은 조혈 줄기 세포의 분화 유도, 자기 복제 능력과homing 능력의 저하 등 많은 문제점이 있다. 본 연구는 이러한 문제점을 극복하기 위한 방법으로서 마우스의 대퇴골에 직접 레트로바이러스를 이식하는 IBM (Intra-Bone Marrow) 방법을 이용하여 조혈 줄기 세포에의 효과적인 유전자 도입을 시도하였다. IBM 이식 2주 후 마우스의 각 조직을 분석한 결과, 골수뿐 아니라 림파절, 비장, 간장 세포 등에서 유전자가 안정적으로 발현하는 것을 관찰하였다. 또한, $6.4{\pm}2.7%$의 골수조직 존재 조혈줄기/전구세포에서 도입된 유전자가 안정적으로 발현하고 있는 사실을 확인하였다. 본 연구의 결과를 바탕으로 IBM 이식 방법을 이용한 생체 조직 내 레트로바이러스의 유전자 도입은 조혈 줄기 세포를 이용한 유전자 치료에 매우 효과적인 방법이라는 사실을 시사해주고 있다.