• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.207-214
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• 2016

Objective: This study aimed to determine the threshold of $anti-M{\ddot{u}}llerian$ hormone (AMH) as predictor of follicular growth failure in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients treated with clomiphene citrate (CC). Methods: Fifty female subjects with PCOS were recruited and divided into two groups based on successful and unsuccessful follicular growth. Related variables such as age, infertility duration, cigarette smoking, use of Moslem hijab, sunlight exposure, fiber intake, body mass index, waist circumference, AMH level, 25-hydroxy vitamin D level, and growth of dominant follicles were obtained, assessed, and statistically analyzed. Results: The AMH levels of patients with successful follicular growth were significantly lower (p= 0.001) than those with unsuccessful follicular growth ($6.10{\pm}3.52$ vs. $10.43{\pm}4.78ng/mL$). A higher volume of fiber intake was also observed in the successful follicular growth group compared to unsuccessful follicular growth group (p= 0.001). Our study found the probability of successful follicle growth was a function of AMH level and the amount of fiber intake, expressed as Y =-2.35+($-0.312{\times}AMH\;level$)+($0.464{\times}fiber\;intake$) (area under the curve, 0.88; 95% confidence interval, 0.79-0.98; p< 0.001). Conclusion: The optimal threshold of AMH level in predicting the failure of follicle growth in patients with PCOS treated with CC was 8.58 ng/mL.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.143-151
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• 2007

This study was conducted to investigate the preventing effects of OPB (Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch and Eleutherococcus senticosus Max extracts) and combined OPB/Calcium therapy on bone loss in ovariectomized rats. Sixty Sprague Dawley rats of 12-week-old were divided into eight groups: OVX (ovariectomized), OPBL (OPB 50 mg/kg), OPBM (OPB100 mg/kg), OPBH (OPB 200 mg/kg), OPBL/CAL(OPBL+CAL), OPBM/CAL (OPBM+CAL), OPBH/CAL (OPBH+CAL) and CAL (Calcium citrate 88.33 mg/kg+1$\alpha$, 25-dihydroxy-vitamin $D_3$ 33.33 IU/kg). Bone mineral density (BMD), bone mineral content (BMC), bone strength indices and cortical thickness were analyzed by peripheral quantitative computerized tomography (pQCT). pQCT scanning showed that OVX induced a significant decrease in trabecular bone mineral density and bone mineral content in the proximal tibia $(-36.4\pm2.4%,\;-21.8\pm12.7%)$. These decreases were significantly prevented by the administration of OPBM and OPBM/CAL. Cortical BMD and BMC of tibia were slightly enhanced by OPB and OPB/CAL. However there was no significant difference between OVX and OPB, OPB/CAL treated group. Bone strength indices and cortical thickness were not significantly different. Our results suggest that OPB and combined OPB/Calcium therapy are effective in preventing the development of bone loss induced by ovariectomy in rats.

• 대한영양사협회학술지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.48-61
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• 2018

This study was conducted to investigate the anthropometric data, serum profiles, food intakes frequency, and nutrient intakes of women aged 30-49 years. The subjects were divided into two groups: drinking group and non-drinking group. For the study, we obtained data for analysis from the combined 2008-2015 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Height and weight were 159.2 cm and 58.1 kg in the drinking group as well as 158.1 cm and 57.7 kg in the non-drinking group, respectively. Obesity percentage in the two groups were 22.5% and 24.8%, respectively. HDL-cholesterol (P<0.001) and Vitamin D (P=0.0248) levels in the drinking group were significantly higher than those of the non-drinking group. In the drinking group, rates of hypertension, myocardial infarction, and diabetes were significantly lower than those of the non-drinking group. Food and nutrient intakes, including energy, water, protein, fat, retinol, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin, in the drinking group were significantly higher than those of the non-drinking group. In the two groups, energy, water, fiber, calcium, and potassium intakes were low while Na intakes were extremely high considering KDRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans). The mean adequacy ratio (MAR) in the two groups was not significant.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.393-399
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• 2011

Bacillus subtilis natto producing high level of a fibrinolytic enzyme was selected and Ultra Nattokinase$^{(R)}$ was manufactured by fermentation and purification. It was performed the evaluation of the antithrombotic effect of Ultra Nattokinase$^{(R)}$ (20,000 FU/g) with rat blood plasma. The maximum aggregation (inhibition ratio) was 71% (0%), 69% (2.8%), 62% (12.7%), 16% (77.5%) and 9% (87.3%), respectively, in the order of 0, 5, 10, 50 and 100 mg/mL of Ultra Nattokinase$^{(R)}$ solutions. Ultra Nattokinase$^{(R)}$ had antithrombotic effect, which was associated with the suppression of collagen-induced platelet aggregation. Ultra Nattokinase$^{(R)}$ in the topic of the FDP (fibrinogen degradation products) in blood coagulation tests showed a significant increasing trend. And based on the daily record of meal 39 people of ITT (what ?) group consisted with 19 people of NP (what ?) group and 20 people of PN (what ?) group except four people, two people who took vitamin K affecting the experiment and two people who took alcohol, finding to be taken Ultra Nattokinase$^{(R)}$ showed an increase in the FDP value after four weeks. In addition, FDP value of 41 people of ITT group except two people having metabolic syndrome was increased by Ultra Nattokinase$^{(R)}$.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.432-442
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• 2021

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutrient content consumed by children and adolescents on home-prepared versus chef-prepared specific carbohydrate diets (SCD) as therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Methods: Dietary intake of two cohorts with active IBD initiating the SCD over 12 weeks was assessed. The home-prepared cohort received detailed guidance from dietitians on implementation of the SCD. The chef in the other cohort was knowledgeable in the SCD and prepared meals from a fixed set of recipes. Data from 3-day diet diaries at 4 different time points were collected. US Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) were calculated for macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Results: Eight participants on the homemade SCD and 5 participants on the chef-prepared SCD were included in analysis. Mean % RDA for energy intake was 115% and 87% for homemade and chef-prepared groups (p<0.01). Mean % RDA for protein intake was 337% for homemade SCD and 216% for chef-prepared SCD (p<0.01). The homemade SCD group had higher mean % RDA values for vitamin A and iron, while the chef-prepared SCD group had higher intake of vitamins B1, B2, D, phosphorus and zinc (p<0.01 for all). Conclusion: The SCD implemented homemade versus chef-prepared can result in significantly different intake of nutrients and this may influence efficacy of this dietary therapy. Meal preparation dynamics and the motivation of families who pursue dietary treatment may play an important role on the foods consumed and the outcomes on dietary therapy with the SCD.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.323-331
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• 2019

Purpose: Glucocorticoids (GCs) are implicated in secondary osteoporosis, and the resulting fractures cause significant morbidity. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) play a vital role in bone metabolism. However, few trials have studied the impact of omega-3 PUFA-containing oils against GC-induced osteoporosis. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to determine whether supplementation with omega-3 PUFA-containing dietary oils such as fish oil, flaxseed oil or soybean oil can impede the development of GC-induced osteoporosis. Methods: The fatty acids (FAs) content of oils was determined using gas chromatography. Male rats were subdivided into 5 groups (8 rats each): normal control (balanced diet), prednisolone control (10 mg/kg prednisolone daily), soybean oil (prednisolone 10 mg/kg + soybean oil 7% w/w), flaxseed oil (prednisolone 10 mg/kg + flaxseed oil 7% w/w), and fish oil (from cod liver; prednisolone 10 mg/kg + fish oil 7% w/w). Results: The study data exhibited a significant depletion in bone mineral density (BMD) and femur mass in the prednisolone control compared to the normal control, accompanied with a marked decrease in the levels of plasma calcium and 1,25-$(OH)_2$-vitamin $D_3$, and elevated levels of C-terminal telopeptide (CTX), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-${\alpha}$) and malondialdehyde (MDA). Supplementation with fish oil, soybean oil or flaxseed oil helped to improve plasma calcium levels, and suppress oxidative stress and inflammatory markers. Additionally, bone resorption was suppressed as reflected by the decreased CTX levels. However, fish oil was more effective than the other two oils with a significant improvement in BMD and normal histological results compared to the normal control. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that supplementation with dietary oils containing omega-3 PUFAs such as fish oil, soybean oil or flaxseed oil can play a role in the prevention of bone loss and in the regulation of bone metabolism, especially fish oil which demonstrated a greater level of protection against GC-induced osteoporosis.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.475-483
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• 2022

Objective: Methionine (Met) is involved in methyl group transfer besides protein synthesis. As the availability is limited and cost is high for synthetic Met, reductions in its inclusion in broiler diet may be possible by supplementing the low Met diets with methyl donors (MD) like betaine (Bet), folic acid (FA), vitamin B12 (B12), and biotin (Bio). An experiment was conducted to study the effects of supplementing the MD on performance (average daily gain [ADG], daily feed intake, feed efficiency [FE]), anti-oxidant variables, immune responses and serum protein concentration in broilers fed sub-optimal concentrations of dietary Met. Methods: Maize-soybean meal diet was used as control (CD). Different MD like Bet (0.2%), B12 (0.1 mg), FA (4 mg), or Bio (1.5 mg/kg) were supplemented to basal diet (BD) having no supplemental Met. The BD without MD was kept for comparison. Each diet was fed ad libitum to 10 replicates of 25 chicks in each from 1 to 42 d of age. Results: At the end of experiment, the ADG in MD group was higher than BD and lower than CD. The FE improved with FA or Bet compared to the BD. Breast meat weight was higher in Bet compared to the BD, while it was intermediate between BD and CD in other groups. The lipid peroxidation reduced with Bio, B12, or Bet, while the glutathione peroxidase activity improved with Bio or B12 compared to the BD. Lymphocyte proliferation improved with Bet compared to the BD. The serum protein concentrations increased with FA, Bio, or Bet compared to those fed BD. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the ADG can be improved partially with supplementation of MD while the FE improved with FA or Bet. Some MD also reduced the stress indices and improved immune responses compared to the BD fed broilers.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.275-284
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• 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to assess hand grip strength and femoral neck bone mineral density levels among Korean fishery workers and investigate their association. Methods: Hand grip strength and femoral neck bone mineral density were measured in a survey and health examination conducted in 2021 among fishery workers in a southern region of South Korea. Covariates including gender, age, education level, income level, smoking behavior, drinking behavior, family history of hip fractures, use of calcium and vitamin D supplements, hypertension, diabetes, regular exercise, and body mass index were investigated. Multiple regression analysis was employed to assess the association between hand grip strength and femoral neck bone mineral density. Results: Among 147 fishery workers, 8.16% exhibited low hand grip strength levels indicative of possible sarcopenia, and a significant association was found between low hand grip strength and decreased femoral neck bone mineral density (β = -89.14, 95% CI = -160.50, -17.78). Additionally, factors such as women gender, advanced age, family history of hip fractures, and a body mass index below 25 kg/m² were associated with decreased femoral neck bone mineral density. In the subgroup analysis by gender, a correlation between low hand grip strength and decreased femoral neck bone mineral density was observed only in men. Conclusions: Further research is needed to explore various determinants and intervention strategies to prevent musculoskeletal disorders among fishery workers, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and well-being.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.77-84
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• 1976

최근(最近)에 사료(飼料)의 요구량(要求量)이 급증(急增)되고 사료용(飼料用) 호박이 도입(導入) 재배(裁培)되므로서 호박의 사료화(飼料化)에 대(對)한 관심(關心)이 많아졌다. 이에 본시험(本試驗)은 사료용(飼料用) 호박으로 Mammoth pumpkin(C. Maxima), Queensland blue pumpkin(C. Maxima), Korean pumpkin(C. Moschata)으로 부터 밀기울을 0, 10, 20%씩 각각(各各) 첨가(添加)하면서 Silage 제조(製造) 하였으며, 제조후(製造後) 40~60일(日) 사이에 화학적(化學的) 조성분(組成分), pH, 유기산함량(有機酸含量)을 분석(分折)하고 산란계(産卵鷄)에 대(對)한 급여시험(給與試驗)을 하여 호박의 사료적(飼料的) 가치(價値) 및 이용성등(利用性等)을 조사(調査)하고 그 결과(結果)를 아래와 같이 요약(要約)하였다. 1. Silage의 수분함량(水分含量)은 재료(材料)인 호박의 수분함량(水分含量)이 Mammoth pumpkin의 경우(境遇) 약(約) 97%, Queensland pumpkin이 94%, Korean pumpkin이 91%였던 관계(關係)로 상당히 높았으며 Silige제조후(製造後) 성분변화(成分變化)는 가용무질소량(可溶無窒素量)이 약간(約間) 감소(減少)하였을 뿐, 기타(其他)의 성분(成分)은 변화(變化)가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 밀기울을 첨가(添加)하므로서 수분(水分)을 조절(調節)할 수 있었고 영양분(營養分)도 증가(增加)되었으나 이는 단지 밀기울의 성분함량(成分含量)에 좌우(左右)되었다. 또한 Silage의 성분손실량(成分損失量)은 제조후(製造後) 2주(週)에서 1개월(個月)사이에 10%정도(程度)였으며 그후(後) 약간씩 감소(減少)하여 6개월후(個月後)에는 15%정도(程度)였는데 호박을 그대로 저장(貯藏)했을 시(時)는 9월(月)부터 12월(月)사이에는 수분함량(水分含量)이 특(特)히 많은 Mammoth pumpkin을 제외(除外)하고 그 감량(減量)이 심(甚)하지 않았으나 월동(越冬)을 한 2월(月)에는 3종(種)의 호박 거의가 사료가치(飼料價値)를 상실(喪失)하였다. 2. Silage의 품질(品質) 또한 처리구간(處理區問)에는 특별(特別)한 차이(差異)가 없이 pH가 3.8~4.1, 유기산중(有機酸中) 유산(乳酸)이 2.09~2.93%였고 초산(醋酸)이 0.68~1.71%, 낙산(酪酸)은 0%로서 Flieg씨(氏) 평점법(評點法)에 의(依)하면 모두 98~100점(點)으로 양질(良質)의 Silage가 제조(製造)되었다. 3. Mammoth pumpkin silage를 산란계(産卵鷄)에 급여(給與)하여 사료섭취율(飼料攝取率), 산란율(産卵率), 난중(卵重) 및 Haugh unit등(等)을 측정(測定)한 결과(結果), 고형물기준(固形物基準)으로 Silage를 5.0%와 7.5%급여구(給與區)가 가장 좋았고 다음이 2.5%구(區)였으며 10%급여구(給與區)는 대조구(對照區)보다 떨어졌다. (P<0.01). 이는 호박 Sil-age가 신선(新鮮)하므로 기호성(嗜好性)을 증진(增進)시켰고 Vitamin등(等) 풍부(豊富)하여 산란(産卵)을 촉진(促進)시키는 것으로 사료(恩料)되나 10%이상(以上)의 급여(給與)는 양(量)이 너무 많아 효과적(效果的)인 급여(給與)가 못되는 것으로 생각된다. 4. 호박을 이용(利用)하여 양질(良質)의 Silage를 제조(製造)할 수 있었고 또한 산란계(産卵鷄)에 급여(給與)한 결과(結果) 산란율(産卵率)도 증진(增進)되었으나 수분함량(水分含量)이 너무 많은 관계(關係)로 다량(多量)의 Silage가 요구(要求)되므로 가축(家畜)의 기본사료(基本飼料)로는 적당치 않고 단지 사료가치(飼料價値)가 떨어지는 타사료(他飼料)와 혼합(混合)하여 Silage를 제조(製造) 이용(利用)하므로서 타사료(他飼料)의 기호성(嗜好性)을 향상(向上)시켜 사료가치(飼料價値)를 증진(增進)시키고 아울러 Vitamin을 공급(供給)할 수 있는 방향(方向)으로 Silage를 제조(製造) 이용(利用)함이 적당할 것으로 사료(思料)된다.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.115-120
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• 2002

자가영양배양시 광도,환기횟수 및 $CO_2$농도가 스타티스 ‘Ocean Blue’ 소식물체의 생장에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다 MS 배지에서 광흔합영양해양을 통하여 증식된 스타티스 식물체에서 2~3장의 잎을 가진 줄기 절편체를 채취하여 배양용기당 4개씩 치상하였다. 절편체는 온도 25$\pm$1$^{\circ}C$. 상대습도 70~ 80%인 배양실에서 cool-white 형광램프로 명기동안 70, 150, 또는 220$\mu$mol. $m^{-2}$ . $s^{-1}$의 광을 공급하면서 41일 동안 배양하였다. MS 기본배지를 사용하였으며, sucrose와 vitamin은 첨가하지 않았다. 광도가 높아질수록 생체 중,건물중 및 엽면적이 증가하였다. $CO_2$농도를 높여준 경우 초장, 생체중, 건물중 및 엽면적이 증가하였다. 뿌리길이와 엽록소 농도는 광도나 $CO_2$의 영향을 받지 않았다. 배양용기 내의 환기횟수를 높이고, 고광도의 $CO_2$를 공급할수록,그리고 PPF를 증가시킬수록 스타티스 소식물체의 자가영양배양에서의 생육이 촉진되었다.