• BMB Reports
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.213-219
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• 2022

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is an interface between cerebral blood and the brain parenchyma. As a gate keeper, BBB regulates passage of nutrients and exogeneous compounds. Owing to this highly selective barrier, many drugs targeting brain diseases are not likely to pass through the BBB. Thus, a large amount of time and cost have been paid for the development of BBB targeted therapeutics. However, many drugs validated in in vitro models and animal models have failed in clinical trials primarily due to the lack of an appropriate BBB model. Human BBB has a unique cellular architecture. Different physiologies between human and animal BBB hinder the prediction of drug responses. Therefore, a more physiologically relevant alternative BBB model needs to be developed. In this review, we summarize major features of human BBB and current BBB models and describe organ-on-chip models for BBB modeling and their applications in neurological complications.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.818-827
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• 2016

This study hypothesized that dietary feed additive containing probiotics alter either immune-related serum substances or serum metabolites in Hanwoo heifers. A probiotic treatment was given at 0.5% top-dressing of concentrate diet for 6 months. The change of immunological indicators in the blood was analyzed under LPS (Lipopolysaccharide) challenge. One day before administration of LPS, all heifers were fitted with an indwelling jugular vein catheter for serial blood collections. Both a serum tube and an EDTA-coated tube were collected at 30-min intervals from - 2 to 8 hours relative to the LPS challenge at time 0 ($1{\mu}g/kg$ of BW). Serum was used for analyzing albumin (ALB), glucose (GLU), total protein (TP), triglycerides (TG), phosphorus (IP), and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA). Plasma was used for analyzing white blood cell (WBC), red blood cell (RBC), platelet (PLT) and inflammation-related factors (NE, LY, MO, EO, BA, Hb, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, MPV). There were significant differences in ALB, GLU, TG, IP, and NEFA concentration with the passage of hours post challenge (p < 0.05). The level of ALB, GLU, TG, and IP showed significant difference (p < 0.05) between treatments. However, none of the data showed interaction between time and treatments (p > 0.05). The level of WBC, EO, LY, and MO were reduced after LPS challenge (p > 0.05). In conclusion, LPS challenge after dietary supplementation of probiotics changed the levels of both serum metabolites and inflammation-related factors. The increase of GLU and TG indicated a probiotics-positive response under LPS challenge (p < 0.05).

• 생명과학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.575-580
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• 2007

여성의 폐경에 의한 estrogen의 감소는 심혈관계질환을 빠르게 진행시킨다고 알려져 있다. 최근 새로운 estrogen 대체 식물로 주목받고 있는 오디 추출물을 갱년기장애를 일으킨 흰쥐에 투여하여 혈액 유동성, 항 혈소판 응집능 및 혈 중 지질 수준 개선에 미치는 영향을 검토하였다. 오디 추출물 투여군의 경우 Ovx-control군보다 혈액 유동성이 빠르게 나타났고, 한국산 오디의 경우 sham군 정도의 혈액 유동성을 보였으며, 중국산의 경우는 sham군 보다 빠른 유동성을 나타내었다. 각 산지별 오디 추출물 투여군이 OVX-control군 보다 빠른 시간에 통과한 것으로 미루어 보아 오디가 혈액의 유동성에 좋은 영향을 줄 것으로 사료되어진다. 오디 추출물을 갱년기를 유도한 흰쥐에 투여하여 혈소판 응집 능에 미치는 영향을 검토한 결과 난소절제에 의하여 혈소판응집이 활성화 되었는데, 오디 추출물을 투여한 군에서 혈소판응집이 억제되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 난소 절제하여 갱년기 장애를 유도한 흰쥐에 각각의 오디 추출물을 투여하였을 때, total-cholesterol 및 혈 중 중성 지방이 낮아지고, HDL-cholesterol 함량이 높아지는 결과로 보아 국산 오디 추출물 뿐 아니라 타지키스탄, 중국산 오디 추출물 투여가 난소 절제에 의해 소실된 estrogen의 지질대사 불균형에 유익한 영향을 주어 관상동맥 질환 개선에 도움을 줄 것으로 사료된다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 1984

In order to determine the extent of the placental transfer of Lithium ion, pregnant rabbits at $27{\sim}29$ days of gestation, which has hemochorial placenta similar to the human placenta, received 2 mM/Kg of $Li^+$ in the form of LiCl intravenously. Maternal arterial blood, placental sinus blood, fetal blood, amniotic fluid and maternal urine were drawn two hours after the single dose of LiCl. Concentrations of $Li^+$, $Na^+$, $K^+$ and osmolarity were measured in plasma of collected bloods, amniotic fluid and urine. Followings are the results obtained. 1) Evident level of $Li^+$ was detected in fetal blood, although fetal plasma concentration of $Li^+$ found to be almost one third of maternal plasma. 2) Plasma concentration of $Li^+$ in placental sinus blood was higher than that in fetal plasma but lower than that in maternal plasma. It means that downward concentration gradient of $Li^+$ from mother to fetus was still remarkable two hours after the injection. 3) Significant level of $Li^+$ was also detected in amniotic fluid. It seemed likely that $Li^+$, at least in part, excreted by the fetal urinary tract. 4) There were no differences in $Na^+$ and osmolar concentration between fetal and maternal blood. 5) From above results, it was concluded that $Li^+$ may transfer across the placenta but limited passage capacity through placental barrier for $Li^+$ is significant, beacause net transfer assumed to be going on even at two hours, at which time maternal equlibrium has been reached.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.239-245
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• 2013

In in vitro study, the anti-platelet aggregation effect of Shiitake mushroom extract was examined by measuring the collagen induced platelet aggregation and the DPPH radical scavenging. In in vitro study, anti-thrombotic effect of Shiitake mushroom extract was examined using the carotid artery thrombosis rat model. Carotid artery thrombosis rat model was made by 35% $FeCl_3$ treatment. After that, we investigate thrombus weight and blood flow. In platelet aggregation test, the extract significantly inhibited platelet aggregation in a concentration dependent manner(p<.001). Also, extract increased DPPH radical scavenging activity in a concentration dependent manner. Extract significantly inhibited thrombus weight to compare with control group. And blood passage time were shorter in the Shiitake mushroom extract supplemented groups than in control group. These results provide experimental evidence that Shiitake mushroom can be used to prevent platelet aggregation and thrombosis, then could apply the clinical diseases such as cardiovascular disease, and so on.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.147-154
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• 2003

Toxoplasma gondii tachyzoites were isolated from the blood of an ocular patient, and have been successfully passaged in the laboratory, for over a year, by peritoneal inoculation in mice. The isolated parasite was designated the Korean Isolate-1 (KI-1) and its characteristics were compared with those of the RH strain, a well-known virulent strain originating from a child who suffered from encephalitis. The morphology, pathogenicity, infectivity and cell culture characteristics of the KI-1 were similar to those of the RH strain. Both RH and KI-1 antigens were detected by an anti-T gondii monoclonal antibody (mAb), Tg563, against the major surface protein SAG1 (30 kDa), whereas no reaction was observed against an anti-Neospora caninum mAb, 12B4. The KI-1 was confirmed as an isolate of T. gondii. A long-term laboratory maintenance and characterization of a local T gondii isolate is reported for the first time in the Republic of Korea.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제59권1호
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• pp.2.1-2.6
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• 2017

Background: This study aimed to analyze the on heart rate, blood lactate concentration, packed cell volume (PCV) and hemoglobin (Hb) response after conducting exercise in endurance horses. Methods: A total of 20 healthy 3-9-years-old Jeju crossbreed mares ($5.95{\pm}2.24$ year) of age and $312.65{\pm}13.59kg$ of weight) currently participating the endurance competition were used. The field tests selected for the experiment was gallop (approximately 8.3 m/s) along the selected 2.5 km course (a natural forest trail, not artificial road; a closed loop course). The horses were divided into three groups according to their age; 3-4 years of age (G1, $3.29{\pm}0.49$ year), 6-7 years of age (G2, $6.42{\pm}0.53$), and 8-9 years of age (G3, $8.50{\pm}0.55$). The measurements times for the heart rate, blood lactate concentration, PCV, and Hb analysis were conducted before exercise (T0), shortly after exercise (T1), 15 min after exercise (T2), and 30 min after exercise (T3), respectively. Data was analyzed using an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) for repeated measures with times and groups. Results: The results of the comparison depending on the passage of rest time after exercise suggest that the heart rate and blood lactate concentration of three groups at T2 significantly decreased compared to T1 (p < 0.001). PCV of the G2 and G3 groups were significantly decreased at T2 compared to T1 (p < 0.01). Hb values at G2 (p < 0.01) and G3 (p < 0.001) groups were significantly decreased at T2 as compared to T1. However, heart rate, blood lactate concentration, PCV and Hb level at T1 showed no difference in the comparison of horses from different age groups with the exception of G3 group in terms of heart rate. Conclusion: The physiologic and hematological responses of horses during recovery time after 2,500 m exercise with gallop were no significant difference among the groups. These data are useful as a response evaluation method for training of endurance horses.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.130-135
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• 2004

Purpose : To observe the patency of anastomosis site and the findings of circulation of grafted fibula in osteonecrosis of femoral head treated with vascularized fibular graft by use of digital subtraction angiography. Materials and Methods : 17 cases of 11 patients who underwent vascularized fibula graft for osteonecrosis of femoral head. We performed digital subtraction angiography(DSA) for them at second week postoperatively in 12 cases, at sixth week in 1 case, at sixth month in 2 cases, at twelfth month in 1 case, and eighteenth month in 1 case which had been got DSA at second week before. We observe the patency of pedicle, and the circulation of grafted fibula such as periosteal and intraosseous vessels with time. Results : All cases except one which were thought failure of selective angiogram showed good passage of blood flow through anstomosed pedicle on DSA. We found the differences in appearance of circulation of grafted fibula with time. DSA at 2nd and 6th week postoperatively revealed both of periosteal and intraosseous vessels along the fibula and blood pooling at the tip of fibula. DSA at 6th month showed maintenance of periosteal and intraosseous vessels along the fibula but did not clearly reveal blood pooling at the tip of fibula. The findings of DSA at 12th and 18th month were similar each other. The periosteal vessels were not seen as the grafted fibular bone were incorporated into surrounding femoral bone but intraosseous vessels were still seen. Conclusion : It was thought that DSA could be used for evaluation of the status of pedicle including anastomsed site and vessels of grafted fibula with time. The periosteal vessels of fibula were decreased with time but intraosseous vessels were still seen until 18th month after vascularized fibula graft.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.508-513
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• 2009

우리나라에서 자생하고 있는 소나무류 가운데 대표적인 적송(pinus densiflora)을 열수 및 아임계 추출하여 콜레스테롤식이에 의해 혈 중 지질함량이 증가한 상태에서 흰쥐의 지질 및 혈류, 혈소판 응집 억제를 통하여 적송잎이 혈행 및 혈청 중의 지질개선에 미치는 영향을 검토하였다. 본 실험에서는 콜레스테롤식이로 혈행 장애와 혈중의 높은 지질함량을 유도시키기 위해 흰쥐에게 3주간 0.5%콜레스테롤 식이를 투여하였고 적송의 효능을 검토하기 위해 적송잎의 열수 및 아임계추출물을 병합 투여하여 실험하였다. 그 결과 혈청 중 중성지방 및 총콜레스테롤 함량은 적송잎 추출물 투여(열수 및 아임계추출)에 의해 저하되었으며, 특히 중성지방 함량을 유의적으로 감소시키는 결과를 나타내었다. 한편 Hdl-콜레스테롤 농도는 콜레스테롤 식이 투여에 의해 감소하였으나, 적송잎 열수 및 아임계추출물 투여에 의해 증가되었다. Ldl-콜레스테롤과 동맥경화지수(AI)와 심혈관위험지수(CRF) 또한 적송잎 추출물 투여에 의해 저하되었다. 콜레스테롤 식이 투여로 인해 혈장 내 혈액응고인자(coagulation factors)의 지나친 활성화 및 혈소판 응집 촉진으로 혈류의 모세관 통과 시간이 늦어 졌으나, 적송잎 추출물의 투여로 인해 혈류의 속도가 빨라짐을 볼 수 있었고, 이는 적송잎이 혈액의 유동성에 좋은 영향을 줄 것으로 사료되어진다. 적송잎 추출물의 항혈소판 응집에 미치는 영향을 검토한 결과, 0.5%콜레스테롤 식이 투여(0.5%CHOL)군의 경우 대조군(CON)에 비해 혈소판이 응집되는 결과가 나타난 반면 적송잎 추출물을 투여한 군은 0.5%CHOL군에 비해 혈소판 응집이 억제되는 것으로 나타났다 이상의 결과로 미루어 적송잎이 혈행 개선과 혈청 중의 지질개선 효과를 나타내어 동맥경화증, 혈전증 등의 혈관 관련성 질환에 효과가 있을 것으로 기대되며, 기능성 식품 및 식재료로 사용하기 위한 앞으로의 더욱 구체적인 연구가 필요한 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.107-113
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• 2016

In this paper, by managing the biometric data is changed with the passage of time, a systematic and scientifically propose a framework to increase the bio-vector generation efficiency of the smart health care. Increasing the development of human life as a medicine and has emerged smart health care according to this. Organic and efficient health management becomes possible to generate a vector when the biological domain to the wireless communication infrastructure based on the measurement of the health status and to take action in accordance with the change of the physical condition. In this paper, we propose a framework to create a bio-vector that contains information about the current state of health of the person. In the proposed framework, Bio vectors may be generated by collecting the biometric data such as blood pressure, pulse, body weight. Biometric data is the raw data from the bio-vector. The scope of the primary data can be set to active. As the collecting biometric data from multiple items of the bio-recognition vectors may increase. The resulting bio-vector is used as a measure to determine the current health of the person. Bio-vector generating the proposed framework, it can aid in the efficiency and systemic health of healthcare for the individual.