• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.274-276
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• 2005

To investigate bioassay for toxic level evaluation of wastewater, toxic levels were checked influents and effluents of 6 wastewater discharge facilities with Daphnia magna and Vibrio fischeri. In view of test duration, D. magna is preferred at 48 hours. And it was judged to efficient that one of the two was choosen for toxicity test method (Daphnia test and Vibrio test). Analysis data for wastewater is average toxic level for influent more higher than effluent. And effluent toxic level is sharp decrease than effluents.

• 농약과학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.343-349
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• 2013

식물추출물 후추 추출물과 카시아 오일, 라벤더 오일을 이용하여 친환경유기농자재로 개발 중인 제품으로 배추좀나방 방제에 이용할 수 있는 후추 추출물+카시아 오일 57.5% (후보제형 A), 후추 추출물+카시아 오일 57% (후보제형 B), 후추 추출물+라벤더 오일 50% (후보제형 C) 유제의 생태에 대한 급성독성을 평가하여 친환경농자재 시제품으로서의 활용가능성을 확인하고자 하였다. 물벼룩 급성독성을 실시한 결과 후보제형 A 및 C 유제의 $EC_{50}$은 각 0.46, 0.25 mg $L^{-1}$로 EPA 기준으로 강한 독성이었고, 후보제형 B 유제의 $EC_{50}$는 1.9 mg $L^{-1}$로 보통독성이었다. 잉어 급성독성 시험의 경우, 후보제형 A 유제의 $LC_{50}$가 1.9 mg $L^{-1}$으로 농촌진흥청 고시에 따라 어독성 II급 농약이었으며 후보제형 B, C 유제는 2.9, 3.8 mg $L^{-1}$로 어독성 III급 농약으로 구분되었다. 꿀벌 급성독성시험은 접촉과 섭식 시험으로 나누어서 실시하였고, 후보 3종 모두 접촉과 섭식독성 $LD_{50}$가 100 ${\mu}g$ a.i $bee^{-1}$ 이상으로 나타나 독성이 낮은 것으로 판단되었다. 지렁이 급성독성시험의 경우, 후보제형 A, B 및 C 유제의 $LC_{50}$가 각각 887, 988, 564 mg $kg^{-1}$이었다. 후추 추출물+카시아 오일 57% (후보제형 B), 후추 추출물+라벤더 오일 50% (후보제형 C) 유제는 어독성 및 꿀벌 급성독성이 낮아 친환경 농자재로서 활용이 가능할 것으로 사료되었다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.99-107
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• 2014

Melamine-induced nephrotoxicity is closely associated with crystal formation in the kidney caused by combined exposure to melamine (Mel) and cyanuric acid (CA). However, there are few dosage-finding studies for toxicological evaluation of chronic co-exposure to Mel and CA. The objective of this study was to investigate the possible mechanism by which a Mel and CA mixture lead to renal toxicity in rats. Mel and CA were co-administered to rats via oral gavage for 50 days. Nephrotoxicity was determined by measuring blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine (sCr) levels. Relative kidney weights were significantly increased in rats after co-exposure to Mel+CA (63/6.3 or 630/6.3 mg/kg) mixtures. BUN and sCr levels were significantly increased after Mel and CA co-exposure. Taken together, significant increase in KIM-1, NGAL, and calbindin levels were observed in the urine of rats exposed to Mel+CA (63/6.3 or 630/6.3 mg/kg) compared with the corresponding control group. Histological analysis revealed epithelial degeneration and necrotic cell death in the proximal tubules of the kidney after co-exposure to Mel+CA (63/6.3 or 630/6.3 mg/kg). Our data suggest that Mel-mediated renal toxicity may be influenced by CA concentrations in Mel-contaminated milk or foods.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.204-214
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• 2013

본 연구는 TNT 오염토양을 콤포스팅과 슬러리생물상으로 처리 후 형광미생물을 이용하여 독성을 평가하고자 실시되었으며, 운전기간은 각각 45일과 200일이었다. 콤포스팅 처리 후 C/N비 조절용으로 아세톤을 첨가한 경우의 GL값은 40으로 글루코오스를 첨가한 경우(GL 80)보다 낮아 독성이 더 많이 제거되었다. 혐기성, 혐기성/호기성, 그리고 호기성 조건의 슬러리생물상으로 처리 후 GL값은 각각 6, 8, 4로 나타나 독성이 거의 없는 수준까지 크게 감소하였다. GL값과 S. typhimurium 수의 상관도는 1차식으로 표현이 가능하였으며, 생물학적 처리에 따른 미생물독성과 돌연변이성 변화는 비교적 높은 상관도 (r > 0.8890)를 나타내었다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.237-252
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• 2016

Objectives: This study was conducted in order to improve the current understanding of rare earths(RE) and to provide supporting data for establishing occupational health policies by reviewing the toxicological data and issues caused by the use of RE compounds in various fields. Methods: To evaluate the potential toxicity of RE from the viewpoint of occupational health, we summarized extensive reviews of relevant articles in the toxicology(animals and cells), occupational health and safety, and epidemiologic literature. Results: Although occupational RE exposure occurs extensively from ore mining and refining to end users in various industrial applications, epidemiologic study has not been performed among workers up to now. Bioaccumulation and adverse effects of RE have also been mentioned in ore mining regions and nearby residences, but safety standards for each process are insufficient. Moreover, because new commercial recycling technology will soon be applied to various industries, regulation and policies are needed for preventing abuse of recycling. In the results of animal toxicity for a few REs(mostly cerium, lanthanum, and gadolinium), toxicities of liver, lung, blood, and the nervous system were identified due to oxidative stress, but study of long-term RE exposure is required. Understanding the dual effect for RE and discovery of biomarkers pose a scientific challenge in further mechanism studies. Conclusions: In the future, additional hazard evaluation based on animal experiments is required, alongside continuous research for developing analytical methods and discovering biomarkers. Finally, RE occupational health and safety management needs to be integrated into the sustainable use of these materials.

• 환경생물
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.654-661
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• 2017

축산폐수에 기인한 오염 물질 저감을 위해 최근 축산폐수처리 후속공정으로 인공습지와 같은 자연친화적인 처리법이 제안되고 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 자연친화적 공법이 수생태독성 저감에도 효과적인지 알아보기 위해 다양한 공정의 인공습지를 제작하여 축산폐수 시료를 대상으로 처리 전후 오염저감율 및 물벼룩 급성 독성 변화를 분석하였다. 본 실험결과, 비록 갈대의 유무 및 종류, 그리고 여재의 종류에 따른 영향은 없으나 인공습지에 처리된 경우 유입수에 비해 TN, TP, COD 농도 저감과 더불어 생태독성 영향이 감소하였다. 따라서 일반 갈대는 물론 바이오갈대와 바이오여재를 사용한 인공습지는 축산폐수의 TN, TP, COD 저감은 물론 생태독성 감소에도 효과적인 공법으로 판단된다. 향후 가축분뇨 정화시설과 연계한 후속처리공정으로 적용하기 위해서는 다양한 성상의 축산폐수를 대상으로 처리효율과 생태독성시험이 연계된 통합평가가 필요한 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.562-571
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• 2019

Background: Ginsenosides have been widely used clinically for many years and were regarded as very safe. However, a few researches on the toxicities of these kinds of agents showed that some ginsenosides may have side-effect on the rats or dogs. So it is extremely necessary to further clarify the potential toxicity of ginsenosides. This study was carried out to investigate long-term toxicity and genotoxicity of 25-methoxydammarane-3, 12, 20-triol ($25-OCH_3-PPD$), a new derivative of ginsenoside, in beagle dogs. Methods: Twenty-four beagle dogs were divided randomly into four treatment groups and repeatedly orally administered with $25-OCH_3-PPD$ capsule at 60, 120, and 240 mg/kg/day for 91 consecutive days. Ames, micronucleus, and chromosomal aberration tests were established to analyze the possible genotoxicity of $25-OCH_3-PPD$. Results: There was no $25-OCH_3-PPD$einduced systemic toxicity in beagle dogs at any doses. The level of $25-OCH_3-PPD$ at which no adverse effects were observed was found to be 240 mg/kg/day. The result of Ames test showed that there was no significant increase in the number of revertant colonies of $25-OCH_3-PPD$ administrated groups compared to the vehicle control group. There were also no significant differences between $25-OCH_3-PPD$ administrated groups at all dose levels and negative group in the micronucleus test and chromosomal aberration assay. Conclusion: The highest dose level of $25-OCH_3-PPD$ at which no adverse effects were observed was found to be 240 mg/kg per day, and it is not a genotoxic agent either in somatic cells or germs cells. $25-OCH_3-PPD$ is an extremely safe candidate compound for antitumor treatment.

• 한국환경독성학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경독성학회 2001년도 추계심포지움 및 학술발표회:환경오염의 생체지표를 이용한 위해성 평가의 최근 기법
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• pp.101-101
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• 2001

• Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
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• 제3권sup4호
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• pp.37.4-37.4
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• 2007

• 한국환경독성학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경독성학회 1996년도 제19회정기학술대회(The 19th Symposium of the Korean Society of Environmental Toxicology)
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• pp.44-44
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• 1996