• 고려인삼학회:학술대회논문집
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• 고려인삼학회 1998년도 Advances in Ginseng Research - Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Ginseng -
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• pp.300-311
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• 1998

2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), one of the most notorious toxic environmental pollutants, induces various toxic effects in many organs including testes and is regarded as an endocrine disruptor. Korean ginseng, on the other hand, has been well known for its preventive effects on lox- ins, diabetes melltus and hyperlipidemia. We investigated, histopathologically, the effect of Korean Red ginseng water extract (KR-WE) on guinea pig testes damaged by TCDD. Ninety guinea pigs were divided into 6 groups: normal control (NC) group received vehicle and saline; TCDD,1191kg b.w., was administered intraperitoneally to the single dose TCDD-treated (77) group; 100 mghg b.w.16 and 200mg1kg b.w./d KR-WE were injected intraperitoneally to the preventive groups (PIOO and P2OO, respectively) for 28 days from 1 week before TCDD injection, and to the therapeutic groups (CIOO and C2OO, respectively) for 14 days since 1 week after TCDD administration. Increment of body weight was retarded to a larger extent by TCDD. Moreover, body weight of the 77 group decreased significantly 7 days after TCDD exposure, while that of preventive groups kept increasing. Decrease in body weight was not observed in KR-WE-treated groups. Weight decrease in testes caused by TCDD was remarkably protected by KR-WE. Testicles in 77 group displayed decreased tubular size and maturation arrest at the primary or secondary spermatocyte stage. On the other hand, maturation arrest in germ cells by TCDD was improved in KR-WE treated groups. Almost complete protection of the testes was observed in PIOO and P2OO groups. In addition, the therapeutic effect was noticed in C 100 and C2OO groups. These results provided strong evidence that Korean Red ginseng might be a useful agent for the prevention and treatment of testicular damage induced by environmental pollutants.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.601-616
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• 2022

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution technology, the inclusion of personalized nutrition for healthcare (PNH), when establishing a healthcare platform to prevent chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, and inflammatory diseases, enhances the national competitiveness of global healthcare markets. Furthermore, since the government experienced COVID-19 and the population dead cross in 2020, as well as numerous health problems due to an increasing super-aged Korean society, there is an urgent need to secure, develop, and utilize PNH-related technologies. Three conditions are essential for the development of PNH technologies. These include the establishment of causality between obesity genome (genotype) and prevalence (phenotype) in Koreans, validation of clinical intervention research, and securing PNH-utilization technology (i.e., algorithm development, artificial intelligence-based platform, direct-to-customer [DTC]-based PNH, etc.). Therefore, a national control tower is required to establish appropriate PNH infrastructure (basic and clinical research, cultivation of PNH-related experts, etc.). The post-corona era will be aggressive in sharing data knowledge and developing related technologies, and Korea needs to actively participate in the large-scale global healthcare markets. This review provides the importance of scientific evidence based on a huge dataset, which is the primary prerequisite for the DTC obesity gene-based PNH technologies to be competitive in the healthcare market. Furthermore, based on comparing domestic and internationally approved DTC obese genes and the current status of Korean obesity genome-based PNH research, we intend to provide a direction to PNH planners (individuals and industries) for establishing scientific PNH guidelines for the prevention of obesity.

• Journal of Medicine and Life Science
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.61-65
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• 2021

Although re-expansion pulmonary edema (RPE) is rare (incidence rate <1%), it is associated with a mortality rate of >20%; therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are important. We report a case of RPE following chest tube insertion in a patient with spontaneous pneumothorax. We have specifically focused on the mechanism underlying RPE and the possible etiology. An 82-year-old man with a history of chronic anemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension was referred to the emergency department for management of recurrent right-sided pneumothorax. We performed emergency closed thoracostomy for suspected tension pneumothorax, which led to stabilization of the patient's vital signs; however, he coughed up frothy pink sputum accompanied by severe right-sided chest pain 30 min postoperatively. The patient showed new-onset right pulmonary consolidation on chest radiography, as well as desaturation, tachycardia, and tachypnea and was diagnosed with RPE. He was transferred to the intensive care unit for mechanical ventilation and supportive treatment using diuretics, ionotropic agents, and prophylactic antibiotics. RPE gradually resolved, and the patient was extubated 3 days after admission. He has not experienced recurrent pneumothorax or pulmonary disease for 4 months. We emphasize the importance of RPE prevention and that aggressive ventilator care and supportive treatment can effectively treat RPE following an accurate understanding of the underlying pathogenetic mechanisms and risk factors.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.131-139
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• 2023

Ascorbic acid plays a crucial role in the regulation of neurotransmitters and enzymes in the central nervous system. Maintaining an optimal level of ascorbic acid, which is between 0.6-2 mg/dL, is vital for preventing oxidative stress and associated health conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, and liver disease. Therefore, the detection of ascorbic acid is of the utmost importance. Electrochemical sensing has gained significant attention among the various detection methods, owing to its simplicity, speed, affordability, high selectivity, and real-time analysis capabilities. However, conventional electrodes have poor signal response, which has led to the development of modified electrodes with better signal response and selectivity. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and their composites have emerged as promising materials for the electrochemical detection of ascorbic acid. CNTs possess unique mechanical, electrical, and chemical properties that depend on their structure, and their large surface area and excellent electron transport properties make them ideal candidates for electrochemical sensing. Recently, various CNT composites with different materials and nanoparticles have been studied to enhance the electrochemical detection of ascorbic acid. Therefore, this review aims to highlight the significance of CNTs and their composites for improving the sensitivity and selectivity of ascorbic acid detection. Specifically, it focuses on the use of CNTs and their composites in electrochemical sensing to revolutionize the detection of ascorbic acid and contribute to the prevention of oxidative stress-related health conditions. The potential benefits of this technology make it a promising area for future research and development.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.68-72
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• 2008

This study demonstrated the effects of extracts from the mushroom Keumsa sangwhang(Phellinus linteus) (KPLE) on fasting glucose and cholesterol levels in human blood. In this double-blind, placebo-controlled human intervention study, healthy volunteers were randomized to receive 3.3 g of KPLE (n=31) or placebo (n=31) per day by oral administration for 8 weeks. The cholesterol and fasting serum glucose levels were evaluated before and after treatment. The fasting serum glucose level was significantly decreased by KPLE administration (p<0.01), but the total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDLcholesterol and LDL-cholesterol concentrations did not change. This study suggests a possibility that KPLE may be useful as a functional food for the prevention of diabetes mellitus.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.49-56
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• 2024

Objective : Obesity, which has recently been rapidly increasing in the obese population, is caused by an imbalance in energy intake and consumption. The reason why we need to manage obesity well is that the prevalence of complications such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease increases. In this study, the effect of FO (Fragaria orientalis) water extract on fat metabolism in 3T3-L1 cells was observed to develop a new anti-obesity material based on Mongolian medical books. Methods : The effect of FO extract on adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 cells was observed using DPPH scavenging, pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity, MTT analysis and Oil-red-O staining method. And the expression of proteins related to lipid metabolism was analyzed by Western blot. Results : The FO group significantly increased the DPPH radical scavenging activity at 5 mg/ml compared to the positive control BHA at 0.1 mg/ml. In oil red O staining at a safe concentration without cytotoxicity, lipid accumulation was significantly inhibited by less than 80% compared to the control group at all concentrations. Moreover, treatment of FO significantly increased the expression of proteins related to lipid metabolism, such as p-AMPK and p-ACC, in 3T3-L1 cells, and the expression of CPT-1 tended to increase in a dose-dependent manner. However, the expression of PPAR-γ was significantly decreased in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion : These results suggest that FO water extract has a potential anti-obesity effect and are expected to be utilized in the development of materials for obesity prevention and treatment.

• 생약학회지
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.196-204
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• 2009

당뇨병 치료 및 예방에 전통적으로 사용되어온 생약 및 식품 소재로 구성된 생약복합제인 백강잠, 산약, 쥐눈이콩, 청국장가루의 복합물을 대상으로 실험관 및 동물실험을 통하여 혈당강하 효과를 확인하였다. 생약복합제 $H_2O$추출물은 당흡수에 관여하는 $\alpha$-glucosidase효소를 비교약물인 acarbose ($IC_{50}$=0.39 mg/mL)과 비교하여 1/3배 정도의 활성을 보였으며 ($IC_{50}$=1.24 mg/mL), ethanol추출물은 인슐린 내성에 관여하는 $PTP1{\beta}$ 효소작용을 ($IC_{50}=498.46{\mu}g$/mL) 효과적으로 억제하였다. $PTP1{\beta}$ 효소를 억제하는 n-hexane 분획을 대상으로 하여 GC-MS로 성분 분석한 결과 지방산유도체인 것으로 나타났다. 고지방식이와 저용량 STZ (35 mg/kg)으로 유발시킨 당뇨모델에서 OGTT 실험결과 비교약물인 rosiglitazone(당부하 30분 후 평균 60 mg/dL 의 감소)과 생약복합제 투여군의 경구 당부하능 개선효과를(당부하 30분 후 평균 30 mg/dL의 감소) 확인하였다. 또한, 대사성 증후군 모델에서는 체중증가의 감소 효과와 공복혈당의 증가를 현저히 억제함을 확인하였으며, OGTT에서도 후반부에 현저한 경구당부하능 개선 효과를 관찰 할 수 있었다. 이 결과를 바탕으로 산약, 백강잠, 쥐눈이콩, 청국장으로 조제한 생약복합제는 당뇨 및 대사성 증후군의 혈당을 조절하는 데 도움을 줄 수 있을 것이라 판단된다.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.165-184
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• 2019

이 연구는 도시와 농촌에 거주하는 노인인구의 일반적 특성변수, 건강행태와 만성질병 진단 및 치료경험 등의 차이와 그 관련요인을 비교하고자 하였다. 이 연구는 질병관리본부의 2017년 지역사회건강조사 원시자료를 활용하였다. 연구 대상은 만 65세 이상 노인으로 총 67,835명의 자료를 이용하였다. 카이제곱검정과 단변량 및 다변량로지스틱회귀분석 등을 이용하여 비교분석하였다. 분석결과, 도시 농촌 간의 건강행태, 진단 경험과 치료 경험 등에서 차이가 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 특히, 로지스틱회귀분석 결과, 도시 노인에 비해 농촌 노인에서 당뇨 진단 경험이 1.136배 (1.092-1.183), 이상지질혈증 진단 경험 1.278배(1.278-1.386), 백내장 진단 경험 1.159배(1.116-1.203), 백내장 치료 경험 1.285(1.200-1.375)로 높았고, 관절염 진단 경험은 0.940배 (0.904-0.977) 낮았다. 백내장 치료 경험에서는 농촌 노인이 1.285배(1.200-1.375) 높았으며, 관절염 치료 경험은 0.785배(0.736-0.837) 낮았다. 만성질환 진단 및 치료 경험에는 각 질환별로 다양한 변수들이 기여변수로 도출되었는데 특히, 만성질환 진단 경험에서는 고혈압 진단 경험을 제외한 당뇨병 진단 경험, 관절염 진단 경험, 백내장 진단 경험 및 이상지질혈증 진단 경험에서 도시 농촌 지역변수가 통계적으로 유의의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.01). 치료 경험에서는 관절염과 백내장 치료 경험에서 도시 농촌 지역변수가 통계적으로 유의의한 차이가 있었으나(p<0.01) 기타 고혈압, 당뇨병, 이상지질혈증 등의 치료 경험은 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 따라서 도시 농촌 간의 노인 만성질환의 관련요인을 반영하여 진단과 치료 경험에 차이가 있는 질환에 대한 전략적인 보건관리 사업의 추진이 필요해 보인다. 추후 각 만성질환별로 도시와 농촌의 지역 차이와 이환 및 예방관리 등 차이와 그 관련요인에 대한 추가적인 연구가 필요해 보인다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제39권7호
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• pp.624-640
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• 2006

Dialysis patients are at risk of malnutrition not only because of losses of nutrients during peritoneal dialysis but also because of anorexia that results in inadequate nutrient intakes. The aim of this study was to estimate the nutritional status of 154 patients receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), especially focused on protein-energy malnutrition and vitamin and mineral status. The mean age of the subjects was $5.12\;{\pm}\;12.4\;y$ with educational years of $12.3\;{\pm}\;0.4\;y$ for male and $9.6\;{\pm}\;0.4\;y$ for female. The mean duration of dialysis was $22.7\;{\pm}\;21.7\;mo$. The causes of renal failure included diabetes (32.7), chronic glomerulonephritis (15.0%), and hypertension (8.5%). The main complications associated with chronic renal failure were hypertension (86.1%), diabetes (35.4%) and liver disease (9.0%). The mean daily energy intake was $1216.8\;{\pm}\;457.3\;kcal$ and increased to $1509.2\;{\pm}\;457.2\;kcal$ when added with the energy from dextrose in dialysate. The latter was still much lower than estimated energy requirement but energy intake per kg of body weight (28.1 kcal/1 g) was within the range of that recommended for CAPD patients' diet therapy (25 - 30 kcal/kg). The average daily intake of protein was $49.2\;{\pm}\;25.1\;g$ with 37.6% of the patients showing their intakes less than Estimated Average Requirement. The average protein intake per kg of weight was 0.9 g/kg, which is less than that recommended for CAPD patients (1.2-1.5g/kg) with mean serum albumin level $3.2\;{\pm}\;0.5\;g/dl$. The proportion of the patients with dietary calcium intake less than EAR was 90.9%, but when added with supplementary calcium (phosphorus binder), most patients showed their total calcium intake between EAR and UL. Fifty percent of the patients were observed with dietary iron intake less than EAR, however most patients revealed their total iron intake with supplementation above UL. The addition of folic acid with supplementation increased mean total folic intake to $1126.0\;{\pm}\;152.4\;{\mu}g$ and ninety eight percent of the subjects showed their total folic acid intake above UL. The prevalence of anemia was 83.1 % assessed with hemoglobin level, even with high intakes of iron with supplementation. Thirty four percent of the patients showed their fasting blood glucose was not under control $(\geq\;126\;mg/dl)$ even with medication or insulin probably due to dextrose from dialysate. The mean blood lipid levels were within the reference levels of hyperlipidemia, but with 72.1 % of the patients showing lower HDL-C. In conclusion, Fairly large proportion of the patients were observed with protein malnutrition with low intake of protein and serum albumin level. Few patients showed their vitamins and minerals intake less than EAR with supplementation. For iron and folic acid, their intakes were increased to above UL for large proportion of he patients. However, more than eighty percent of the patients were still anemic associated with decreased renal function. The serum blood glucose and lipid level were not under control for some patients with medication. It seems that supplementation and medications that patients are taking should be considered for dietary consulting of CAPD patients.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.381-386
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• 2010

배경: 심장수술 후 흉골창상감염은 중요한 합병증의 하나다. 이 연구의 목적은 관상동맥우회술 후 흉골창상감염의 빈도와 연관된 인자들을 분석하고 이러한 합병증이 발생한 환자들의 술 후 결과를 조사하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년부터 2007년까지 영남대학교의료원 흉부외과에서 단순 관상동맥우회술을 시행한 환자 219명을 대상으로 후향적으로 조사를 하였다. 흉골감염환자의 정의는 상처에서 균이 동정이 되고 치료를 위해 단순봉합 혹은 기타 외과적 처치가 필요한 경우로 하였다. 결과: 수술 후 전체 감염의 빈도는 7.8% (17명)이었다. 감염을 일으킨 균은 methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)가 13명으로 가장 많았으며 methicillin resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis가 2명, Pseudomonas aeruginosa가 1명, Candida albicans가 1명에서 동정되었다. 감염의 정도는 종격동염을 동반한 심부흉골감염이 10명이었고 표재성 외과적 창상감염이 7명이었으며 창상감염으로 인한 사망은 1명이 있었다. 수술 후 흉골감염에 영향을 미치는 위험 요소로는 당뇨병력(p=0.006)과 흡연력(p=0.020)이 유의한 인자로 분석되었다. 그리고 예방적 항생제로 vancomycin의 단기간 사용은 흉골감염을 예방할 수 있는 방법으로 분석되었으며(p=0.009) vancomycin 사용 이후 MRSA에 의한 감염은 없었다. 감염된 환자의 치료로 단순봉합뿐만 아니라 광범위 소파술과 흉골 재봉합 혹은 다른 조직을 이용한 피판술이 필요하였다. 결론: 흉골감염을 방지하기 위해 당뇨가 있거나 흡연력이 있는 환자는 특히 술 후 흉골창상 감염을 주의 해야 하며 예방적 항생제로서 vancomycin을 단기간 사용하는 것은 MRSA에 의한 감염을 줄이는데 매우 효과적임을 알 수 있었다.