• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권9호
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• pp.3981-3986
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• 2014

Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLP) extracted from Ganoderma lucidum have been shown to induce cell death in some kinds of cancer cells. This study investigated the cytotoxic and apoptotic effect of GLP on HCT-116 human colon cancer cells and the molecular mechanisms involved. Cell proliferation, cell migration, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels and intracellular free calcium levels ($[Ca^{2+}]i$) were determined by MTT, wound-healing, LDH release and fluorescence assays, respectively. Cell apoptosis was observed by scanning and transmission electron microscopy. For the mechanism studies, caspase-8 activation, and Fas and caspase-3 expression were evaluated. Treatment of HCT-116 cells with various concentrations of GLP (0.625-5 mg/mL) resulted in a significant decrease in cell viability (P< 0.01). This study showed that the antitumor activity of GLP was related to cell migration inhibition, cell morphology changes, intracellular $Ca^{2+}$ elevation and LDH release. Also, increase in the levels of caspase-8 activity was involved in GLP-induced apoptosis. Western blotting indicated that Fas and caspase-3 protein expression was up-regulated after exposure to GLP. This investigation demonstrated for the first time that GLP shows prominent anticancer activities against the HCT-116 human colon cancer cell line through triggering intracellular calcium release and the death receptor pathway.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.199-205
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• 1999

Vibrio vulnificus cytolysin caused platelet cytolysis and increased intracellular calcium concentration $([Ca^{2+}]_i)$ of rat platelets in a concentration-dependent manner. In the presence of V. vulnificus cytolysin (3 HU/ml), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity was increased from $1.3{\pm}0.4%$ of control to $64.3{\pm}3.4%$ in platelet suspension buffer. In $Ca^{2+}-free$ platelet suspension buffer, however, V. vulnificus cytolysin did not induce $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ increase and LDH release. Addition of EGTA (2 mM) to suspension buffer after the initial $Ca^{2+}$ influx reversed $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ to the control level. However, a $Ca^{2+}$ channel blocker verapamil $(20\;{\mu}M)$ or mefenamic acid $(20\;{\mu}M)$ did not inhibit V. vulnificus cytolysin-induced $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ increase and LDH release. Divalent cations such as $Co^{2+},\;Cd^{2+}\;or\;Mn^{2+}$ (2 mM each) also did not alter V. vulnificus cytolysin-induced $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ increase and LDH release. V. vulnificus cytolysin (3 HU/ml)-induced calcium influx was completely blocked by lanthanum (2 mM). Lanthanum (2 mM) also completely blocked V. vulnificus cytolysin (3 HU/ml)-induced LDH release. Osmotic protectants such as, raffinose, sucrose or PEG600 (50 mM each) did not inhibit the lytic activity of V. vulnificus cytolysin. In conclusion, lanthanum sensitive $Ca^{2+}$ influx plays a significant role in Vibrio vulnificus cytolysin-induced platelet cytolysis and thrombocytopenia in V. vulnificus infection.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.111-115
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• 2019

Vitamin D dependent rickets type 1A (VDDR1A) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in CYP27B1. Clinical findings are growth retardation, hypotonia, muscle weakness, hypocalcemic seizures, and radiological features of rickets. We aimed to present the VDDR1A case with a genetic study of CYP27B1. The 14-month-old boy was admitted to the hospital due to a seizure. Serum calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, parathyroid hormone (PTH), 25(OH) vitamin D, and 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D values were 5.1 mg/dL, 3.7 mg/dL, 705 IU/L, 429 pg/mL, 24.9 ng/mL, and 8.8 pg/mL, respectively. Radiological study showed cupping and fraying of the distal ulna and radius. The molecular genetic study revealed that the patient had a compound heterozygous mutation, $Phe443Profs^*24$ and c.589+1G>A, in CYP27B1. Genetic analysis of the family members presented that the mother was heterozygous for the mutation c.589+1G>A, and that the father was heterozygous for $Phe443Profs^*24$. The patient was treated with calcium lactate and calcitriol. Until now, six Korean patients with VDDR1A have been studied. Including this case, Korean patients with VDDR1A were found to have only three different mutations in 14 alleles, indicating that the mutation in the CYP27B1 gene is homogeneous in the Korean population.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.203-210
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• 2018

This paper compares the inhibition properties of aspartic and lactic acid salts with nitrite ions and their effect on critical chloride concentration. The tests were carried employing carbon steel specimens in saturated lime solution with varying pH in the range between13 to 13.6. The critical chloride concentration was estimated through multiple specimen potentiostatic tests at potentials in the usual range for passive rebar in the alkaline concrete of atmospheric structures. During tests, chloride salt was added every 48 h until all the specimens showed localized attacks. The cumulative distribution curves, i.e. the number of corroded specimens as a function of the chlorides concentration was obtained. Furthermore, IR spectra were recorded for the evaluation of the presence of the organic inhibitors on the passivity film. The results confirmed the inhibitory effect of 0.1M aspartate comparable with nitrite ions, at a similar concentration. Addition of calcium lactate did not result in an increase in the critical chloride concentration. However, the formation of a massive scale containing the substance that could reduce the corrosion propagation was observed.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.133-138
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• 2011

This study was undertaken to investigate the hematological and biochemical changes in experimentally infected goats with Besnoitia caprae from the time of infection till 360 days post-infection (PI). Six male goats were inoculated subcutaneously with $13{\times}10^7$ bradyzoites of B. caprae, and blood samples were collected from the jugular vein. The total erythrocyte and total leukocyte counts, hematocrit value, and differential leukocyte counts were determined. Serum biochemical analysis, including the total protein, albumin, total globulin, cholesterol, triglyceride, chloride, testosterone, calcium ($Ca^{2+}$), inorganic phosphorus, sodium ($Na^+$), potassium ($K^+$), iron ($Fe^{2+}$), glucose, serum amyloid A (SAA), haptoglobin (Hp), fibrinogen, ceruloplasmin, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase, and alkaline phosphatase, was undertaken. Skin biopsy from the limbs were collected at weekly intervals and histologically examined for Besnoitia cysts. Cysts were present in the skin biopsies of the leg of the infected goats from day 28 PI. There were variations in hematological analyses, but no significant difference was seen. From day 30 to 360 PI, results showed that SAA, Hp, fibrinogen, and ceruloplasmin concentrations increased, whereas testosterone concentrations decreased. Infected goats exhibited decrease of albumin and increase of serum total protein and globulin concentrations. By contrast, there were no significant differences in the remained analyses concentrations.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.81-88
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• 2013

Purpose: Among patients with multiple traumatic fractures, a tendency to form more callus exists in groups with multiple fractures combined with traumatic brain injury. This retrospective study evaluated the hematologic factors that might be useful to predict callus formation by comparing serologic tests and clinical and radiologic results in two groups. Methods: From January 2000 to December 2010, patients with femur shaft fractures were divided in two groups: one without traumatic brain injury (control group: 32 cases), and the other with traumatic brain injury (study group: 44 cases). We evaluated routine serologic exams and the amount of callus formation during the follow-up period. Results: Only the alkaline phosphatase level was statistically different between the two groups, not the White blood cell count, C-reactive protein, total calcium, and lactate dehydrogenase level. The amount of callus formation on the antero-posterior radiograph at the last follow up period was 74.9% in the study group and 42.1% in the control group. Then lateral radiograph showed 73.2% callus formation rate in the study group and 31.8% in the control group. Conclusion: In routine serologic exams, the two groups had no significant differences, except for the alkaline phosphatase level. The group with traumatic brain injury had much more callus formation, but there was no reliable factor to predict callus formation on the routine serologic exam.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.249-254
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• 2006

To determine the effects of exposure to formalin on the secondary stress indices, changes in haematology and blood chemistry were monitored in healthy crucian carps (Carassius auratus). Fishes were separately exposed in a concentration range of 125 to 500 ppm formalin for 60 min. After exposure, red blood cell (RBC) count and packed cell volume (PCV) were elevated in the 500 ppm formalin exposed group. However, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) were decreased significantly in the 500 ppm formalin exposed group. Total protein, albumin, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), creatinine, total bilirubin, inorganic phosphorus (IP) and magnesium were significantly increased at a concentration of 500 ppm. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and glucose were increased at a concentration of 500 ppm, but this was not significant. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and calcium were significantly decreased at concentrations of 250 and 500 ppm. AST, ALT, glucose and magnesium were significantly increased in the 250 ppm formalin exposed group. These results suggests that formalin exposure might cause some damage in the liver and kidney of crucian carp.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.6.1-6.12
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• 2020

Currently, the optimal resuscitation fluid remains debatable. Therefore, in the present study, we designed a trometamol-balanced solution (TBS) for use as a resuscitation fluid for hemorrhagic shock. Hemorrhagic shock was induced in 18 male Wistar-Kyoto rats, which were assigned to normal saline (NS), Ringer's solution (RS), and TBS groups. During the hemorrhagic state, their hemodynamic parameters were recorded using an Abbott i-STAT analyzer with the CG4+ cartridge (for pH, pressure of carbon dioxide, pressure of oxygen, total carbon dioxide, bicarbonate, base excess, oxygen saturation, and lactate), the CG6+ cartridge (for sodium, potassium, chloride, blood glucose, blood urea nitrogen, hematocrit, and hemoglobin), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits (calcium, magnesium, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, bilirubin, and albumin). Similar trends were found for the parameters of biochemistries, electrolytes, and blood gas, and they revealed no significant changes after blood withdrawal-induced hemorrhagic shock. However, the TBS group showed more effective ability to correct metabolic acidosis than the NS and RS groups. TBS was a feasible and safe resuscitation solution in this study and may be an alternative to NS and RS for resuscitation in hemorrhagic shock patients without liver damage.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.212-226
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• 2010

치간 삭제 후 재광화 및 치아우식 예방법을 찾기 위한 노력의 일환으로 1.23% 인산화불소 젤 또는 5%, 10% 수산화인회석함유 페이스트를 치간 삭제된 법랑질 표면에 도포하였고, 그 후 젖산탈회용액으로 처리하였다. 법랑질 표면의 재광화 및 탈회 후 결정구조 변화를 주사전자현미경으로 관찰하고 칼슘, 인, 불소 함량 등의 변화를 energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy로 분석해서 비교하였다. 치간 삭제 후 5%, 10% 수산화인회석함유 페이스트를 도포한 군에서 칼슘과 인 함량이 증가하였고, 1.23% 인산화불소 젤 도포 군에서는 불소 함량이 증가하였다. 또한 모든 재광화 제제에서 법랑질 표면이 매끄럽고 부드러워졌으며 결정구조가 작고 치밀해짐을 관찰할 수 있었다. 10% 수산화인회석함유 페이스트로 재광화한 군은 탈회 후에도 칼슘과 인 함량이 증가된 채로 유지되었고, 5% 수산화인회석함유 페이스트로 재광화한 군은 탈회 후 인 함량이 증가된 채로 유지되었다. 치간 삭제 후 탈회 처리 시 대조군의 법랑질은 파괴양상이 심해 거친 굴곡으로 이루어진 불규칙한 표면 상태를 나타내었으나 불소 및 수산화인회석으로 재광화한 군에서는 법랑질의 파괴양상이 적어 작은 결정입자들과 미세공극이 유지되었다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.75-79
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• 2022

건강 기능성 소재로 많이 활용되고 있는 수삼은 정제수에서 1시간 세척 후에도 일반세균은 6.5 log CFU/g, 곰팡이는 4.3 log CFU/g 수준으로 높게 나타나 미생물 안전성을 확보하기 위해 상업적 항균제 8종의 적용 실험을 진행하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 다양한 박테리아와 곰팡이류에 대한 항균효과가 있는 것으로 알려져 있는 1% (w/w) 구연산나트륨, 이초산나트륨, 초산나트륨, 구연산 및 젖산나트륨 용액에 세척한 수삼을 각각 1시간 동안 침지한 결과 유기산 종류별로 31.0-97.5%의 총세균의 저감화 효과를 보였다. 유기산 계통 항균소재 중 구연산나트륨이 6.5 log CFU/g에서 4.3 log CFU/g으로 2 log CFU/g 내외의 오염 미생물이 저감화 되어 가장 살균력이 좋았다. 수삼에 대한 유기산 항균효과는 물에 해리된 pH 2.4 내외의 산 성분이 미생물의 세포막을 통해 세포질로 확산되어 생육에 필수 인자인 단백질과 핵산의 구조와 기능을 변화시켜 발생하였다. 바실러스 포자에 대해 항균력이 있는 것으로 알려진 계면활성제 계통의 항균제 실험 결과 세척만 적용한 무처리구 6.5 log CFU/g 대비 비타민B₁라우릴 황산염 처리시 3.8 log CFU/g으로 2.7 log CFU/g 감균되어 99.8%의 우수한 살균효과를 나타내었다. 계면활성제의 친수성 및 소수성 부위가 세포막의 유사 부위와 각각 결합하여 구조 변형을 가져오게 되어, 미생물의 세포막이 파괴되면 생육에 관련된 효소, 뉴클레오타이드 및 뉴클레오시드 및 당의 누출을 초래하게 되어 효과적으로 세포 사멸을 유도하게 된다. 통마늘과 통생강과 같은 향신채소의 미생물 제어에 효과적인 1.0% (w/w) 산화칼슘 용액에서는 수삼내 총균이 3.5 log CFU/g으로 무처리구 대비 3 log CFU/g 내외 감균되어 99.9%의 우수한 살균효과를 나타내어 산화칼슘이 수삼의 미생물 감균 소재로 활용도가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 소성 산화칼슘은 pH 12.5의 강한 알칼리성과 활성산소로 미생물의 생리 활성에 영향을 주어 효과적인 살균 효과를 나타내는 것으로 밝혀졌다.