• 약학회지
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.473-479
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• 1998

Lovastatin (LOVA), a fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus, is a competitive HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used for the treatment of primary hyper cholesterolemia, and has also been shown to suppress growth in a variety of non-glioma tumor cell lines. A sensitive reversed-phase high-perfonnance liquid chromatographic method with ultraviolet (UV) absorbance detection has been developed to quantitate LOVA in human plasma and urine samples using liquid-liquid extraction procedure. Baseline separation of LOVA and internal standard, simvastatin was achieved on a Novapak $C_{18}$ analytical column with a mobile phase containing 0.025M $NaH_2PO_4$: CAN (35:65, v/v%), adjusted pH to 4.5. The flow rate was set at 1.5ml/min, and the column effluent was monitored by a UV detection at 238nm. The limit of quantification was determined to be 0.5${\mu}$g/ml while extraction efficiency of LOVA ranged from 73.4-82.9% at LOVA concentrations of 0.5 to 10${\mu}$g/ml. Good linearity with correlation coefficients greater than 0.999 was obtained in the range of LOVA concentrations from 0.5 to 10${\mu}$g/ml. The accuracy and the precision were proven excellent with relative standard deviation (RSD, %) and relative error (RE, %) of less than 4.2 and 4.0, respectively. Intraday precision, evaluated at five LOVA concentrations (0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10${\mu}$g/ml) and expressed as RSD ranged from 0-1.82% while the interday precision at the same concentrations ranged from 0.7-10.5%. The analytical method described was then successfully employed for the determination of LOVA concentrations in plasma samples obtained during a phase II clinical trial using high doses of LOVA (30-40mg/kg/day). This method could be further utilized for the ongoing pharmacolkinetic studies and therapeutic drug monitoring of the high-dose LOVA therapy in adenocarcinoma patients.

• 분석과학
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.529-533
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• 2002

광학이성질체 분리 컬럼, 시료처리 및 농축 컬럼이 부착된 컬럼스위칭-HPLC를 이용하여 뇨시료에서 미량의 플루비프로펜 광학이성질체를 분리 정량하는 방법을 연구하였다. 분리된 각 이성질체의 고유광회전도를 구하고, d-이성질체 및 l-이성질체를 확인하였다. 이들의 검정선의 농도범위는 각각 $0.11{\sim}5.4{\mu}g/mL$이었으며, 검출한계는 d-이성질체의 경우 $0.027{\mu}g/mL$이고, l-이성질체의 경우 $0.031{\mu}g/mL$이며, 날자간 및 날자내의 정밀도의 CV값은 각각 1.84% 이하였다. 본 분석법은 플루비프로펜 약물을 복용한 살마의 뇨중에 존재하는 플루비프로펜의 분석에 적용하였다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.416-420
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• 2018

Background: Urinary 1-hydroxypyrene (1-OHP) has been widely used as a biomarker of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in occupationally exposed workers. The objective of this study is to investigate the concentration of urinary 1-OHP among charcoal workers as subjects and non-charcoal workers as controls. Methods: Early morning urine samples were collected from 68 persons (25 charcoal workers in Igbo-Ora, 20 charcoal workers in Alabata, and 23 non-charcoal workers) who volunteered to participate in this study. 1-OHP determination in urine samples was carried out using high performance liquid chromatography after hydrolysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis at p < 0.05. Results: The mean urinary 1-OHP concentration (${\mu}mol/mol$ creatinine) among charcoal workers at Igbo-Ora and Alabata and non-charcoal workers were $2.22{\pm}1.27$, $1.32{\pm}0.65$, and $0.32{\pm}0.26$ (p < 0.01). There existed a relationship between respondent type and 1-OHP concentration. Charcoal workers were 3.14 times more at risk of having 1-OHP concentrations that exceed the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists guideline of $0.49{\mu}mol/mol$ creatinine than non-charcoal workers (relative risk = 3.14, 95% confidence interval: 1.7-5.8, p < 0.01). Conclusion: Charcoal workers are exposed to PAHs during charcoal production and are at risk of experiencing deleterious effects of PAH exposure. Routine air quality assessment should be carried out in communities where charcoal production takes place. Assessment of urinary 1-OHP concentration and use of personal protective equipment should also be encouraged among charcoal workers.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.366-378
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to develop a sodium index, which is a tool for estimating and assessing sodium intake easily and quickly, to assist in the prevention of various diseases induced by excess sodium intake in Korean adults. SUBJECTS/METHODS: The 24-h urine collection and dietary behavior surveys were performed on 640 healthy people in 4 regions of South Korea, and an equation for the estimation of 24-h sodium intake was developed. The validity and reliability of the equation were verified with 200 adults. The sodium index was developed by converting the estimated sodium intake using the equation. Finally, the sodium intake status of 1,600 adults was assessed using the sodium index. RESULTS: The equation included sex, age, body mass index, eating habit and dietary behaviors related to sodium intake. In validity test of the equation, the mean bias between sodium intake using 24-h urine analysis and using the equation from the Bland-Altman plots was -1.5 mg/day. The sensitivity and specificity of the equation for estimation of sodium intake were 80.5% and 64.4%, respectively. In the reliability test of the equation, there was no significant difference between the first and second sodium intakes calculated using the equations, and Spearman's correlation coefficient between the 2 sodium intakes was 0.98. Sodium intake can be assessed as 'very moderate' for 75-100 on the sodium index, 'moderate' for 100-150, 'careful' for less than 75 or 150-200, and 'severe' for 250 or more. When sodium intake was assessed using the sodium index in 1,600 subjects, 54.3% and 24.3% of the subjects were assessed to be in the 'careful' and 'severe' categories, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Using a simple questionnaire, the sodium index can be used to monitor and assess sodium intake status, assisting in nutrition education and counseling in a large population.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.371-384
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• 2023

Purpose: With an increase in the aging population, the number of patients with degenerative spinal diseases undergoing surgery has risen, as has the incidence of postoperative delirium. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors affecting postoperative delirium in older adults who had undergone spine surgery and to identify the associated biomarkers. Methods: This study is a prospective study. Data of 100 patients aged ≥ 70 years who underwent spinal surgery were analyzed. Demographic data, medical history, clinical characteristics, cognitive function, depression symptoms, functional status, frailty, and nutritional status were investigated to identify the risk factors for delirium. The Confusion Assessment Method, Delirium Rating Scale-R-98, and Nursing Delirium Scale were also used for diagnosing delirium. To discover the biomarkers, urine extracellular vesicles (EVs) were analyzed for tau, ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1), neurofilament light, and glial fibrillary acidic protein using digital immunoassay technology. Results: Nine patients were excluded, and data obtained from the remaining 91 were analyzed. Among them, 18 (19.8%) developed delirium. Differences were observed between participants with and without delirium in the contexts of a history of mental disorder and use of benzodiazepines (p = .005 and p = .026, respectively). Tau and UCH-L1-concentrations of urine EVs-were comparatively higher in participants with severe delirium than that in participants without delirium (p = .002 and p = .001, respectively). Conclusion: These findings can assist clinicians in accurately identifying the risk factors before surgery, classifying high-risk patients, and predicting and detecting delirium in older patients. Moreover, urine EV analysis revealed that postoperative delirium following spinal surgery is most likely associated with brain damage.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.545-558
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• 2007

This study was performed to assess the sodium intakes of Korean adults using a 24-hr urine analysis and dish frequency questionnaire (DFQ) according to each dish group and the regional area. The subjects of this study were comprised of 522 adults (male : 267, female : 285), aged 20-59yr residing in the metropolitan area (N=200), Chungcheng-Do (N=117), Jeolla-Do(N=117), and Gueongsang-Do provinces (N=118). The subjects were recruited from the residents who once participated or are participating in the various health programs offered by the public health center. The number of subjects who completed the 24-hr urine collection was 205 (male : 110, female : 95). The mean age and BMI of the subjects were $39.0{\pm}$11.7y and $23.1{\pm}2.9 kg/m^2$, respectively. The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure was $119.5{\pm}15.4 mmHg$, and $77.1{\pm}11.1 mmHg$, respectively. Eighteen percent of the subjects responded that they are currently smoking, 36% drinking and 50.4% exercising. Twenty point six percent of the subjects were assessed as having hypertension according to their systolic or diastolic blood pressure($SBP{\ge}140mmHg$ or $DBP{\ge}90mmHg$) measurements in the present study. Salt intake of the subjects estimated with 24-hr sodium excretion was 12.7g/d (male : 13.4g/d, female : 12.1g/d) based on the sodium excretion rate as 82%. Salt intake estimated with DFQ was 14.7g/d (male : 16.2g/d, female : 13.4g/d), 2 g more than the salt intake estimated with 24-hr urine analysis. The four dish groups that contributed most to the sodium intake in order were kimchi (11571.4mg), soup and stew (1260.5mg), fish and shellfish(706.3mg) and noodle and ramyeon(644.3mg). Salt intake estimated with DFQ was the highest in the subjects of Gueongsang-Do(17.0g/d), second highest Chungcheong-Do (16.4g/d) and the lowest in the metropolitan area (13.0g/d). Subjects of Gueongsang-Do showed the highest sodium intakes in most of the dish group, whereas subjects of the metropolitan area showed the lowest. Residents of Chungcheong-Do revealed the highest sodium intake with kimchi and of Jeolla-Do the higher sodium intake with main dish (meat, fish and beans). The highest salt percentage of kimchi ($3.0{\pm}0.8%$) and soybean paste ($14.5{\pm}5.1%$) were observed in Gueongsang-Do, whereas individuals of the metropolitan area were observed as having kimchi ($1.6{\pm}0.5%$) and soybean paste ($7.4{\pm}1.6%$) with the lowest salt percenage. Men were observed as having more salty kimchi ($2.4{\pm}0.1%$) than women ($2.1{\pm}0.1%$).

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.173-177
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• 2003

목 적 : 근래에 들어 단회뇨를 이용한 단백/크레아티닌 농도비(P/C ratio; PCR)를 이용하여 24시간 요단백량을 예측하는데 있어서 영향을 미치는 인자에 대한 일치되지 않은 연구결과가 보고되고 있다. 이에 저자들은 소아에서 24시간 요단백량과 단회뇨의 PCR 사이의 상관관계를 분석하고, 이런 상관관계에 단백뇨의 양, 연령, 성별 및 사구체 여과율이 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방 법 : 2002년 3월부터 2002년 8월까지 인제대학교 부산백병원 소아과 신장클리닉에 내원한 외래 및 입원 환아 94명을 대상으로 24시간 채뇨를 실시하여 단백량과 크레아티닌 양, 사구체 여과율을 측정하였고, 24시간 채뇨 직후의 단회뇨를 이용하여 단백/크레아티닌 농도비(P/C ratio; PCR)를 측정하였다. 모든 예에서 혈청 크레아티닌, 알부민을 동시에 측정하였다. 검사의 신뢰성을 위하여 일일 요 중 크레아티닌 배설양이 15 mg/kg 이상이었던 68례 만을 분석대상에 포함하였다. 결 과 : 1) 대상 환아의 평균 연령은 $11{\pm}3.5$세였으며, 평균 혈청 크레아티닌은 $0.64{\pm}0.25mg/dL$, 사구체 여과율은 $132{\pm}68mL/min/1.73m^2$, 평균 혈청 알부민 수치는 $4.6{\pm}5.2g/dL$이었다. 평균 24시간 요단백량은 $826{\pm}2,891mg/m^2/day$이었고, 단회뇨의 PCR은 $1.39{\pm}4.15$였다. 2) 24시간 요단백량과 단회뇨의 PCR 사이의 상관관계 : 전체대상 환아에서 24시간 요단백의 양과 단회뇨의 PCR은 R=0.936의 상관계수를 보이며, 유의한 양의 선형 상관관계를 나타내었다(P<0.0001). 24시간 요단백량에 따라 분류된 두 군과, 연령에 따라 분류된 두 군에서도 각각 24시간 요단백량과 단회뇨의 PCR은 모두 유의한 상관관계를 보였다. 3) 24시간 요단백량을 예측하기 위한 PCR의 각 cutoff 치에 따른 민감도, 특이도, 양성 예측도 및 음성예측도 : 24시간 요단백량이 500 mg 이상임을 예측하기 위한 PCR의 cutoff치를 0.5 또는 1.0 이상으로 정했을 때, 그리고 24시간 요단백량이 1,000 mg 이상임을 예측하기 위한 PCR의 cutoff치를 0.5 또는 1.0 이상으로 정했을 때의 각각의 경우를 분석한 결과, 요단백량 500 mg/day 이상을 PCR 0.5의 cutoff치로 예측할 경우가 가장 높은 민감도, 특이도, 양성예측도 및 음성예측도를 보였다. 4) 24시간 요단백량과, 단회뇨의 PCR 사이의 오차에 관여하는 요인 : 24시간 요단백량과 단회뇨의 PCR 사이의 오차(fractional difference)와 일일 요단백량, 사구체 여과율, 연령 인자사이의 다중회귀분석 결과 연령이 유의하게 작용함을 나타내었고, 요단백량과 사구체 여과율은 유의하지 않았다. 남녀 각 군을 나누어서 분석하였을 경우도 오차에 연령이 유의하게 작용하였다. 성별에 따른 영향을 알아보기 위해, t-test를 이용하여 분석한 결과 오차는 성별에 따라서는 별다른 차이가 없었다. 결 론 : 본 연구에서는 24시간 요단백량과 단회뇨의 PCR 사이의 오차에 관여하는 요인으로 요단백량과 성별, 사구체 여과율은 의미있는 영향을 주지 않았고, 연령은 유의하게 작용하는 것으로 나타났다. 그러므로 소아에서도 24시간 요단백량을 예측하기 위한 단회뇨의 PCR의 cutoff치를 설정함에 있어서 나이와 성별 등의 요인들에 의한 영향을 보다 명확하게 규명하기 위한 더 광범위한 조사군을 대상으로 한 연구가 필요하다고 사료되며, 이런 연구결과를 바탕으로 얻어진 PCR cutoff 치가 설정되기 이전에는 단회뇨의 PCR의 임상적 적용은 검색검사의 목적으로 제한되어야 함이 타당하다고 생각한다.

• 분석과학
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.336-344
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• 1996

뇨시료 중 혼적량의 코발트, 구리, 니켈, 카드뮴, 납 및 아연을 흑연로 원자흡수분광 광도법으로 정량하기 위한 dithizone이 포함된 chloroform으로의 용매추출에 관하여 연구하였다. 실험조건인 시료의 전처리 과정, 추출용액의 pH, 킬레이트제인 dithizone의 농도, 역추출할 때 사용하는 산의 종류와 농도에 관하여 최적화하였다. 유기물의 방해를 제거하고자 뇨시료 100.0mL에 진한 질산 30mL를 가하고 30% 과산화수소 50mL를 5.0mL씩 단계적으로 가하면서 가열하여 유기물질을 분해하였다. 삭힌 뇨시료를 100mL로 만들어 분별 깔때기에 넣고 시판용 완충용액으로 pH가 8이 되게 조절한 다음 0.1% dithizone을 포함하는 chloroform 15.0mL를 가했다. 진탕기(shaker)를 이용하여 90분 동안 흔들어 준 후 상분리시켜 용매층을 분리하였다. 카드뮴, 납, 아연은 0.2M 질산용액 10.0mL로 역추출하여 직접 정량하였고, 이런 조건으로 역추출되지 않은 코발트, 구리, 니켈은 유기 용매를 증발 건고시킨 다음 잔류물을 $HNO_3$ $H_2O_2$로 녹이고, 정확히 10.0mL가 되게 탈염수로 묽혀서 정량하였다. 최적의 추출조건을 찾기 위하여 인공 뇨시료를 제조하여 검토하였고, 얻은 최적조건으로 검정곡선을 작성하였다. 삭힌 각 시료에 일정량 첨가된 원소를 정량하여 얻은 회수율은 77 내지 109%였고, 검출한계는 Cd(II) 0.09, Pb(II) 0.59, Zn(II) 0.18, Co(II) 0.24, Cu(II) 1.3, Ni(II) 1.7ng/mL였다. 이로써 본 방법이 과량의 유기물과 알칼리 및 알칼리 토금속이 포함된 뇨시료에서 혼적량 원소들을 정량적으로 분리 분석할 수 있음 을 알았다.

• 환경위생공학
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.109-121
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• 1991

For the analysis of mercury in blood and urine, many literatures have been reffered and many kinds of reducing agents for mercury reduction and many acids for pretreatmr are known to be varied. $So HNO_{3}$ and $H_{2}SO_{4}$ among acids and $SnCl_{2}$ and $NaBH_{4}$ as a reducing agent being chosen for the establishment of more efficient and less erroneous analysis, and comparing the absorbance by using vapor generator, the results are followings. 1. The difference of absorbance from concentration of $HNO_{3}$ and $H_{2} SO_{4}$ was not nearly found when mercury reduced by $NaBH_{4}$ after pretreatment. But for more precise analysis, conc acid treatment need to be used. 2. Higher absorbance was shown by using conto acid treatment (P<0.005) when mercury reduced by $NaBH_{4}$ after treating acid primer. And sample which has 99.5% reliability in T-test, treated by conc $H_{2}SO_{4}$(P<0.005) was shown higher absorbance than treat by CORC $HNO_{3}$. 3. The difference of absorbance was not in the slightest in higher 0.1 w/v% $NaBH_{4}$ proved by uruskal-wallis H-Test 4. Some difference of absorbance in $SnCl_{2}$(P<0.005) having 99.5% reliability was found but there was no difference in these 20 w/v% , 25 w/v% and 30 w/v% SnCl$_{2}$ by the experiment of T-test. 5. According to these test results, organic materials were much affect the absorballce when reducing mercury by using $SnCl_{2}$ rather than by $NaBH_{4}$. For bio sample which is contained various organic substances, reduclng agent $NaBH_{4}$ is a lot more efficient to reduce the error then $SnCl_{2}$. 6. analytic method for this study is as following. 7. As the recovery test was done by this, the rate of recovery was shown form 94% to 100.7% .

• 약학회지
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.452-465
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• 2008

Hair analysis for drugs of abuse offers the crucial potential advantage when compared to urine, such as the longer time window of drug intake, which makes retrospective investigation of chronic and/or past consumption. This paper reviews the physiological basis of hair growth, mechanism of drug incorporation, analytical methods, result interpretation and practical application of hair analysis. Moreover, to facilitate the court's decision regarding specific circumstances surrounding the crime, this review demonstrated that the results of hair analysis not only should be admitted as scientific evidence of drug use but also could legally improve reliability of the evidence.