• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.145-156
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• 2015

This study was based on water quality data of the Lake Doam watershed, monitored from 2010 to 2013 at eight different sites with multiple physiochemical parameters. The dataset was divided into two sub-datasets, namely, non-rainy and rainy. Principal component analysis (PCA) and factor analysis (FA) techniques were applied to evaluate seasonal correlations of water quality parameters and extract the most significant parameters influencing stream water quality. The first five principal components identified by PCA techniques explained greater than 80% of the total variance for both datasets. PCA and FA results indicated that total nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, total phosphorus, and dissolved inorganic phosphorus were the most significant parameters under the non-rainy condition. This indicates that organic and inorganic pollutants loads in the streams can be related to discharges from point sources (domestic discharges) and non-point sources (agriculture, forest) of pollution. During the rainy period, turbidity, suspended solids, nitrate nitrogen, and dissolved inorganic phosphorus were identified as the most significant parameters. Physical parameters, suspended solids, and turbidity, are related to soil erosion and runoff from the basin. Organic and inorganic pollutants during the rainy period can be linked to decayed matters, manure, and inorganic fertilizers used in farming. Thus, the results of this study suggest that principal component analysis techniques are useful for analysis and interpretation of data and identification of pollution factors, which are valuable for understanding seasonal variations in water quality for effective management.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.169-180
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• 2011

Objectives : This study aimed at evaluation of the effects of Rhodiola rosea on brain edema and expressions of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) related to blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption. Methods : Brain edema following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) was induced by the stereotaxic intrastriatal injection of bacterial collagenase type VII in rats (Sprague-Dawley). Then ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea was treated once a day for 3 days. Brain edema % and water contents, and BBB leakage were examined. Immunohistochemistry was processed for MMP-9, MMP-12, and iNOS expressions in the brain sections and each immuno-labeled cells were analyzed with image analysis software. Results : 1. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced brain edema following ICH in rats significantly. 2. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced excessive brain tissue water contents following ICH in rats significantly. 3. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced BBB leakage in the cerebral cortex following ICH in rats. 4. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced cellular edema of neurons in peri-hematoma and the cerebral cortex following ICH in rats significantly. 5. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced MMP-9 positive cells in the cerebral cortex following ICH in rats significantly. 6. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced MMP-12 positive vessels in the cerebral cortex following ICH in rats significantly. 7. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced iNOS positive cells in the cerebral cortex and external capsule following ICH in rats significantly. Conclusions : These results suggest that Rhodiola rosea reveals protective effect against brain edema and cytotoxic edema of neurons by means of down-regulation of MMPs and iNOS expressions, and inhibition of BBB leakage.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.409-415
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• 2013

We attempted to determine the action target of Shiitake mushroom extract with a known anti-hyperlipidemic effect in poloxamer(P) 407-induced hyperlipidemia model. We investigated the anti-hyperlipidemic effects of the water extract from Shiitake mushroom on the progress of high fat diet for 4 weeks. Experimental rats were divided into 5 different experimental groups including an normal group (normal diet; n=10), control group (hyperlipidemia; n=10), Experimental group I (hyperlipidemic rats treated with Shiitake mushroom extract (100 mg/kg, PO), n=10), Experimental group II (hyperlipidemic rats treated with Shiitake mushroom extract (300 mg/kg, PO), n=10), and Experimental group III (hyperlipidemic rats treated with Shiitake mushroom extract (500 mg/kg, PO), n=10). It is to analysis changes in body weight, visceral fat weight, blood lipid profiles, HMG-CoA reductase and histological findings. Body weight and epididymal fat weight was not significantly change in experimental groups (p>0.05). The level of total cholesterol, TG, arthrogenic index, and HMG-CoA reductase were significantly lower in experimental groups than control group (p<0.05). These results suggested that the Shiitake mushroom extract administration may act by inhibitory the release of cholesterol related factors and HMG-CoA from the hepatocyte without liver and kidney cell damage in hyperlipidemia rats.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.441-446
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• 1987

가다랑어통조림 제조시 부산물로 얻어지는 가다랑어 자숙엑스분의 천연항산화성물질로서 효능을 검토하기 위하여 이의 지질산화억제효과 및 항산화성인자에 대하여 실험하였다. 가다랑어 자수엑스분의 아미노질소량은 15.3mg/100g 이었으며, methyl linoleate에 대해 뚜렷한 산화억제 작용을 나타내었고 가수분해 정도가 클수록 항산화력은 약간씩 저하하였다. 가다랑어엑스분을 증류수 중에서 투석시켰을때 투석내액은 상당한 항산화효과를 나타낸 반면, 투석내액은 거의 효과가 없었다. 가다랑어엑스분의 항산화성인자로서 anserine, carnosine, histidine 및 alanine 등가 같은 아미노산의 역할이 컸으며, AMP, hypoxanthine 등의 핵산관련물질도 항상화성에 보조적 역할을 하였다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.106-112
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• 2018

The aim of this research was to determine the diverse effects of Sappan Lignum extract and brazilin on human keratinocyte HaCaT cells. We confirmed the antioxidant effect of Sappan Lignum extract and brazilin was analyzed by using an ABTS assay, confirming the efficacy of water extraction method. Also, we examined effect of Sappan Lignum extract and brazilin on the cell viability, using the MTS assay in HaCaT cells. mRNA expression levels of tight junction-related genes associated with skin barrier in HaCaT cells were analyzed using quantitative real-time PCR analysis. Sappan Lignum extract increased the cellular activity of HaCaT cells and the expression of the tight junction-related genes claudin 3, claudin 6, and ZO-2. Brazilin displayed the same effects as that of the extract on HaCaT cells activity and tight junction-related genes expression. Furthermore, dispase assay demonstrated altered cell-cell adhesion strength of Sappan Lignum extract or brazilin treated HaCaT cells. Sappan Lignum extract or brazilin might be an useful ingredient in skin-mosturizinng and anti-wrinkle cosmetics, given its effects of altering mRNA expression of tight junction-related genes and enhancing cell-cell adhesion strength of HaCaT cells.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.141-152
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• 1997

This study was performed to investigate the toxic effect of pyrrolizidine alkaloids from symphytum officinale i n rat. For this experiment, 120 male and female rats of Sprague-Dawley strain were used. The experimental groups were divided into five: Group CM and CF served as normal control with its gender. Group EM1 and EF1 were fed a 1% Symphytum officinal extract diet for 8 weeks. Group EM2 and EF2 fed a diet containing 2% extract diet. 4% extract diet into group EM3 and EF3 and 8% extract diet into group EM4 and EF4 were given. The results were as follows: 1. The major alkaloids of Symphytum officinale extract were symphytine, echmidine, and lasiocarpine. The amounts of total alkaloid were 168 $\mu\textrm{g}$ PAs/$m\ell$ extract. And contents of Pas in leaves were 0.05% wt.. 2. Total serum bilirubin concentrations increased significantly in group EM2, EM3, and EM4. Group EF1, EF2, EF3, and EF4 showed statistical significance for the group CF (p<0.05). 3. Aspartate transaminase activities were increased significantly in group EM3 and EM4 (p<0.05). Aspartate transaminase activities of EF1, EF2, EF3, and EF4 showed statistical significance for the group CF (p<0.05). 4. Alanine transaminase activities increased significantly in group EM3, EM4 (p<0.05). Alanine transaminase activities of EF1, EF2, EF3, and EF4 showed statistical significance for the group CF (p<0.05). 5. Alkaline phosphatase activities increased significantly in group EM2, EM3, and EM4 (p<0.05). Alkaline phosphatase activities of EF1, FE@, EF3, and EF4 showed statistical sigmificance for the group CF (p<0.05). 6. istopathological analysis of liver specimens from group EM3 and EM4 showed focal necrosis, periportal necrosis and apoptpsis. Hepatocytes obtained from group EM2 showed fatty change and hydropic degeneration in group EM3 and EM4. Chromatolysis and chromatin margination was shown in group EF2 and EF3. With the above results, it was demonstrated that the Symphytum officinal extract could induce functional change of liver, and histopathological change of liver in rats fed a diet containing extract. In conclusion, because of the risk of intoxication or adverse effect, the composition, dosage and mode of administration of herbal products should be monitored strictly. And this study serves as a reminder that herbal as well as orthodox medications may have serious side effects.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.62-68
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• 2014

전라남도 연안에서 대량 생산되고 있는 해조류 5종(다시마 미역 김 파래 톳)을 대상으로 새로운 추출방법인 아임계 추출법을 도입하여 기존의 추출방법(열수, 용매추출)과 비교를 통하여 전남산 해조류의 기능성 측정 및 효율적인 추출물에 대한 자료를 확보하기 위해 조사를 실시하였다. 해조류 추출물 제조는 열수($80^{\circ}C$, 4시간), 용매추출(methanol, ethanol, 실온, 4시간)과 아임계 추출(압력 3 MPa, 온도 90, 150, $210^{\circ}C$)을 이용하여 제조하였다. 추출 수율은 아임계 추출＞열수 추출＞용매 추출 순으로 높게 나타났으며, 아임계 추출의 경우 추출 온도 조건이 높아지면서 수율 또한 증가하였으며 $210^{\circ}C$에서 가장 높은 수율 결과를 나타냈다. 해조류 추출물의 총당 분석 결과 열수와 용매 추출의 경우 모든 시료에서 열수 추출이 높은 총당 함량을 보였으며, 아임계 추출의 경우 모든 조건(90, 150, $210^{\circ}C$)의 추출물이 용매 추출보다는 높은 총당 함량을 보였다. 시료별 총당 함량의 경우 열수 추출물은 파래, 김, 톳, 미역, 다시마 순으로 당 함량이 높았으며, 이러한 결과는 아임계 추출의 경우에서도 동일한 결과를 보였다. 환원당 분석 결과도 총당 결과와 유사하였다. 5종 해조류 추출물의 총 폴리페놀 함량은 $210^{\circ}C$ 아임계 추출물＞ $150^{\circ}C$ 아임계 추출물＞ $90^{\circ}C$ 아임계 추출물＞열수 추출물＞methanol 추출물＞ethanol 추출물 순으로 높게 나타났다. 해조류 추출물의 DPPH radical 소거능을 측정한 결과, 모든 해조류 시료에서 열수 추출, 용매 추출, 3 MPa, $90^{\circ}C$ 아임계 추출물의 $SC_{50}$ 값은 서로 유사한 결과를 보였으며, $150^{\circ}C$ 아임계 추출물의 경우 농도가 조금 낮아졌으며, 특히 $210^{\circ}C$아임계 추출물의 경우 $SC_{50}$ 농도가 현저히 낮아져 항산화 활성이 크게 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 미백효과 실험을 위해 tyrosinase 저해 효과를 살펴본 결과 톳과 김이 가장 효과가 좋았으며 미역, 다시마, 미역귀 순으로 나타났고, 파래의 경우 거의 효과가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 결론적으로 새로운 추출방법인 아임계 추출법은 다른 방법에 비하여 높은 항산화 활성을 보여준다는 사실을 확인할 수 있었고, 이러한 추출공정은 식품소재로부터 기능성 성분을 보다 더 효과적으로 추출하는 방법으로 적용할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권15호
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• pp.6417-6421
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• 2015

Viscum album var (VAV) also known as mistletoe, has long been categorized as a traditional herbal medicine in Asia. In addition to its immunomodulating activities, mistletoe has also been used in the treatment of chronic hepatic disorders in China and Korea. There are numerous reports showing that VAV possesses anti-cancer effects, however influence on human hepatocarcinoma has never been elucidated. In the present study, hot water extracts of VAV was evaluated for its potential anti-cancer effect in vitro. SK-Hep1 cells were treated with VAV (50-400ug/ml) for both 24 and 48 hours then cell viability was measured by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8). Flow cytometry analysis was used to measure the proportion of SK-Hep1 in the different stages of cell cycle. RT-PCR and Western blot analysis were conducted to measure expression of cell cycle arrest related genes and proteins respectively. VAV dose dependently inhibited the proliferation of SK-Hep1 cells without any cytotoxicity with normal Chang liver cell (CCL-13). Flow cytometry analysis showed that VAV extract inhibited the cell cycle of SK-Hep1 cells via G1 phase arrest. RT-PCR and Western blot analysis both revealed that cyclin dependent kinase 2 (Cdk2) and cyclin D1 gene expression were significantly down regulated while p21 was upregulated dose dependently by VAV treatment. Combined down regulation of Cdk2, Cyclin D1 and up regulation of p21 can result in cell death. These results indicate that VAV showed evidence of anti-cancer activity through G1 phase cell cycle arrest in SK-Hep1 cells.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.65-72
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• 2012

Rankine cycle using ammonia-water mixture as a working fluid has attracted much attention, since it may be a very useful device to extract power from low-temperature heat source. In this work, the thermodynamic performance of regenerative ammonia-water Rankine cycle is thoroughly investigated based on the second law of thermodynamics and exergy analysis, when the energy source is low-temperature heat source in the form of sensible energy. In analyzing the power cycle, several key system parameters such as ammonia mass concentration in the mixture and turbine inlet pressure are studied to examine their effects on the system performance including exergy destructions or anergies of system components, efficiencies based on the first and second laws of thermodynamics. The results show that as the ammonia concentration increases, exergy exhaust increases but exergy destruction at the heat exchanger increases. The second-law efficiency has an optimum value with respect to the ammonia concentration.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.207-213
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• 2015

구기자의 물추출물 및 50% 에탄올추출물을 이용한 음료의 유리아미노산, 무기질, 산화방지효과, ${\alpha}$-glucosidase 저해활성을 분석하였다. 두 음료에는 6종의 필수 아미노산(isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, threonine, valine)을 포함한 15종의 유리아미노산과 6종의 유도체 등 21종의 아미노산 및 그 유도체가 분석되었다. 물추출물 이용음료와 에탄올추출물 이용음료의 주요 유리 아미노산은 asparagine(115.23, 51.95 mg%), methionine(20.02, 22.07 mg%), aspartic acid (19.65, 13.72 mg%), taurine (18.64, 22.44 mg%)이었으며 무기질은 K(438.80, 426.40 mg%)이 가장 많이 함유되어 있었으며 Mg>Na>Ca>Zn>Fe 순이었다. 산화방지효과는 DPPH 라디칼 소거능과 ABTS 라디탈 소거능으로 측정하였다. 에탄올추출물 이용음료는 물추출물 이용음료에 비해 폴리페놀, 플라보노이드 함량이 높았으나 두 음료의 DPPH 라디칼 소거능과 ABTS 라디칼 소거활성에는 유의적 차이가 없었다. 에탄올추출물 이용음료는 대조군인 acabose에 비해 높은 ${\alpha}$-glucosidase activity 저해활성을 나타내어 혈당저하 효과가 확인되었다. 따라서 50% 에탄올 추출물이 물추출물보다 음료 제조에 적합한 것으로 생각된다.