• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.37-41
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• 2009

Measurement of hemoglobin A1c is used as an objective indicator of long-term blood glucose control in diabetic patients. We evaluated recently introduced Norudia$^{(R)}$ HbA1c (Daiichi Pure Chemical Co. Ltd, Tokyo, Japan) test reagent using enzyme method for HbA1c assay. Linearity, precision and correlation with VARIANT$^{TM}$ II Turbo HbA1c analyzer (BIO-RAD, Hercules, CA, USA) were evaluated. The reference range was determined from 201 healthy subjects. The Norudia$^{(R)}$ HbA1c test reagent was founded to be linear in a range of 5.6% to 14.0% ($r^2=0.9885$). The within-run and between-day precision were 0.954% and 1.03% for low level (HbA1c 5.24%), 0.67% and 1.28% for high level (HbA1c 9.01%), respectively. Comparison study between Norudia$^{(R)}$ HbA1c test reagent and VARIANT$^{TM}$ II Turbo showed good correlation with a slope of 1.0489. an intercept at -0.9717, and coefficient of correlation was 0.9907. The reference range of HbA1c obtained from this reagent was 4.07-5.50%. The Norudia$^{(R)}$ HbA1c test reagent showed good linearity, precision and correlation with HbA1c analyzer with HPLC method. In addition, the exclusive analyzer is not required for assay and then this kit may be useful for HbA1c assay in clinical laboratory.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.15-22
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• 2012

Objectives: This study was conducted to determine factors related to glycemic control among Korean patients with diabetes. Methods: Data was collected from the Fourth (2007-2009) Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) which was a nationwide, cross-sectional survey. The study participants who are available for hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) were 1,441 patients with diabetes aged 30 years and older. Poor glycemic control was defined as $HbA1c{\geq}7.0%$. Data were analysed using logistic regression. Results: The proportion of patients with the poor glycemic control ($HbA1c{\geq}7.0%$) was 49.5%. After adjusting for confounding factors, younger aged persons (30-49 years) were less likely to control the blood glucose than older aged persons (60-69 years) (Adjusted OR=0.533, 95% CI [0.295-0.960]) and longer duration of diabetes was positively related to poor glycemic control (Adjusted OR=2.018, 95% CI [1.418-2.873]). Conclusions: Age and duration of diabetes were significantly related to blood glucose control. Therefore, considering these factors is helpful for developing a strategy to improve blood glucose control in diabetes.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.1049-1053
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• 2009

본 연구는 두충을 주 원료로 고안된 한방 혼합 다류가 고혈압 질환자의 혈압, 혈청지질 및 혈액학적 변화에 미치는 영향을 평가하기 위하여 수행하였다. 한방 혼합 다류를 시험 4주간 복용한 그룹과 시험 전 그룹을 비교한 결과, 수축기 혈압은 167.14 mmHg에서 134.86 mmHg로, 이완기 혈압은 100.00 mmHg에서 87.10 mmHg로 뚜렷하게 저하되었다. 혈청지질 중 총콜레스테롤(TC), 고밀도-콜레스테롤(HDL-C), 저밀도-콜레스테롤(LDL-C)의 농도 및 동맥경화지수(AI)는 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 반면, 한방 혼합 다류를 복용 시 중성지방(TG) 농도가 237.10 mg/dL에서 145.00 mg/dL로 강하게 감소되었다. 시험 4주 후와 시험개시 전의 혈액학적 지표(적혈구, 백혈구, 헤마토크리트, 헤모글로빈, 혈소판 및 호모시스테인)를 비교한 경우, 유의적 변화는 관찰되지 않는 반면 평균 적혈구 혈색소 농도(MCHC)는 유의적으로 2.70% 증가되었다. 이상의 결과로 부터 두충을 주 원료로 고안된 한방 혼합 다류는 중성지방 농도를 감소시킴으로써 혈압을 저하시키는 것으로 추정하며, 평균 적혈 수혈 색소 농도를 증가시킴을 확인하였다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.257-263
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• 1997

Pentachlorophenol(PCP) which ks widely used in wood preservation, pulp and paper mills, has led to a substantial envirortmental contamination. To get the reliable data for the effective health risk assessment with PCP, covalent binding potential of PCP to cellular macromolecules and glutathione(GSH) was investigated after intraperitoneal administration of $^{14}C-PCP$ to rats. PCP metabolites were able to bind covalently to serum albumin and hepatic protein in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Hepatic protein adducts of PCP metabolites were increased as a function of cytochrome P-450 activities, whereas, albumin adducts significantly decreased. Covalent binding of PCP metabolites with DNA or hemoglobin was not observed. GSH levels in liver tissue decreased over 12hrs, however, the level was recovered after 48hrs. Tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone (1,4-TCBQ), one of the most reactive PCP metabolites, conjugated with GSH very rapidly. Base on our results, we could conclude that PCP metabolized to reactive electrophilic metabolites by cytochrome P-450 isoenzymes and conjugated rapidly with neighboring protein or nonprotein sulfhydryl before reacting with DNA or hemoglobin. We propose that albumin adducts and mercapturic acids of PCP metabolites can be used good biomarker of recent PCP exposure.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.7-12
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• 2003

This study examined the effect of pine needle distillate (Pinus densiflora Sieb. et Zucc) on the immune system and hematological parameters. C57BL/6 male mice weighing 20 ~21 g were divided into 3 groups and intraperitonially injected with either 200 $\mu$L of saline (control), 50% diluted (P50) or 100% pine needle distillate (P100) once a day for 24 days. At the end of the experiment, the mice were anesthetized by ether and peripheral blood was collected from the femoral artery and the spleen was excised. Spleen weight decreased significantly (p<0.001) in the pine needle groups compared to the control group. The blood was used for a complete blood count and flow cytometrical analysis after immunofluorescence staining. The pine needle distillate dose-dependently decreased the CD4$^{＋}$/CD8 sup ＋/ ratio (p <0.05), and showed a tendency to increase the mean FSC (forward scatter) values of the CD8$^{＋}$T cells, while decrease the values of the CD4$^{＋}$T cells. There were no significant differences in WBC, RBC and platelet counts among the three groups, but hemoglobin and hemoglobin-related parameters and platelet volume increased and red blood cell volumes decreased with the administration of the pine needle distillate. These results suggest that the pine needle distillate may have immunosuppressive effects.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.199-208
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• 1987

The chemotherapeutic efficacy of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole ($Bactrim^{\circledR}$) in mice experimentally infected with Toxoplasma gcndii was evaluated. The average survival days and survival rate of mice infected intraperitoneally with $1{\times}10^5$ trophozoites and treated with $Bactrim^{\circledR}$ were compared with those of untreated group. The hematologic findings of blood samples of experimental mice were observed for comparison of side elects between $Bactrim^{\circledR}$ and pyrimethamine ($Daraprim^{\circledR}$), the latter of which has been one of the favorable drugs for the treatment of toxoplasmosis. The results are summarized as follows: 1. $Bactrim^{\circledR}$ showed a strong evidence of potent anti-Toxoplasma activity. The survival rate of mice administered with 24 mg of $Bactrim^{\circledR}$ per mouse per day for 7 days, was 83.3%, and the rate was increased to 100% in mice administered with two-fold concentrated dose of the drug. 2. The average numbers of white blood cells (W.B.C.) in the mouse groups treated with $Bactrim^{\circledR}$ or $Daraprim^{\circledR}$ were more increased than those only infected with T. gondii. The mice treated with $Daraprim^{\circledR}$ however, showed remarkably decreased numbers of W.B.C. as compared with those treated with $Bactrim^{\circledR}$ . 3. The average numbers of red blood cells (R.B.C.) and platelets both in the drug-treated and untreated T. gondii-infected mice were decreased as compared with normal mice. The numbers of R. B. C. in $Daraprim^{\circledR}-treated$ mice, however, were more decreased than in $Bactrim^{\circledR}-treated$ mice. 4. The average levels of hemoglobin both in the drug.treated and untreated T. gondii-infected mice were decreased, compared with normal mice. But there was no difference in the levels of hemoglobin between $Bactrim^{\circledR}$ and $Daraprim^{\circledR}-treated$ groups. In conclusion, trimethoprim.sulfamethoxasole ($Bactrim^{\circledR}$) was proven to be effective and safe for the treatment of murine toxoplasmosis. The efficacy was comparable with pyrimethamine ($Daraprim^{\circledR}$), but bone marrow depression was less severe with $Bactrim^{\circledR}$ treatment.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.353-362
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• 2012

Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine the correlation between HbA1C, self-care behavior, and quality of life among depressed and non-depressed patients with type II diabetes Methods: Data were collected between May 26 and July 5, 2011 using a questionnaire. The questionnaire included depression (CES-D), self-care behavior and quality of life. Hemoglobin A1C was ed from medical records. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, $x^2$-test, ANCOVA and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results: In this study sample (n=301), 20.9% of diabetic patients (n=69) were depressed. After adjustment for relevant covariates, depressed patients showed to have lower self-care behavior (2.8 vs 3.4, p<.001) and quality of life (2.8 vs 3.5, p<.001) scores, but the difference in HbA1C was no longer significant. Conclusion: This study suggests that the assessment and intervention for depressed diabetic patients can result in effective self-care behavior, which accordingly leads to improvement of the quality of life.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.753-759
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• 2008

본 연구는 식품 샘플에서 단시간 내에 간단한 방법으로 Campylobacter jejuni를 검출하기 위하여 10가지의 Campylobacter genus-specific primer와 C. jejuni species-specific oligonucleotide를 제작하였고, amplification efficiency test를 통하여 4종으로 축소한 후 다시 specificity, sensitivity analysis를 통하여 최종적으로 CB4, CJ1 2종의 oligonucleotide primer를 선별하였다. 선별된 oligonucleotide primer는 각각 Campylobacter genus specific, Campylobacter jejuni에 대한 species specific한 특성을 지닌다. 또한, sensitivity analysis를 통하여 isolated colony에서 reaction tube당 $10^0{\sim}10^1$까지의 detection limit을 확보하였다. 육류 시료에서는 Sensitivity가 $10^1{\sim}10^2$으로 떨어지는 양상을 보였으며, 이는 쇠고기나 돼지고기에 존재하는 hemoglobin이나 immunoglobulin 등의 PCR inhibitor의 영향에 의한 것으로 추정된다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.263-277
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• 2022

본 연구 결과 우리나라 40세 이상 성인에서 FBDI와 당뇨병 발생률 간의 상관성은 없었으나 당화혈색소 수준과 상관관계를 가지고, 이러한 경향은 여성이거나 운동을 하지 않는 사람, 그리고 비만인 경우 영향을 더 많이 받는다는 결과를 도출해냈다. 이는 앞으로 우리나라 당뇨병 관리 측면에서 염증을 고려한 다각화된 임상영양치료의 발판이 되리라 사료된다. 또한 추후 장기간의 추적 연구를 통해 식사염증지표와 당뇨병의 발생에 대한 추가적인 연구가 필요한 것으로 보이며, 당뇨병의 심각성에 관한 연구는 거의 없는 실정이기 때문에 추후 연구가 반드시 필요하다고 사료된다. 본 연구를 발판 삼아 추가적인 연구를 기반으로 임상현장에서 식사염증지표가 당뇨병 관리 도구로 활용될 수 있기를 기대하는 바이다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.211-217
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• 2012

Recent studies have demonstrated that nitric oxide (NO) activates transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1 (TRPV1) via S-nitrosylation of the channel protein. NO also modulates various cellular functions via activation of the soluble guanylyl cyclase (sGC)/protein kinase G (PKG) pathway and the direct modification of proteins. Thus, in the present study, we investigated whether NO could indirectly modulate the activity of TRPV1 via a cGMP/PKG-dependent pathway in cultured rat dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons. NO donors, sodium nitroprusside (SNP) and S-nitro-N-acetylpenicillamine (SNAP), decreased capsaicin-evoked currents ($I_{cap}$). NO scavengers, hemoglobin and 2-(4-carboxyphenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide (CPTIO), prevented the inhibitory effect of SNP on $I_{cap}$. Membrane-permeable cGMP analogs, 8-bromoguanosine 3', 5'-cyclic monophosphate (8bromo-cGMP) and 8-(4chlorophenylthio)-guanosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (8-pCPT-cGMP), and the guanylyl cyclase stimulator YC-1 mimicked the effect of SNP on $I_{cap}$. The PKG inhibitor KT5823 prevented the inhibition of $I_{cap}$ by SNP. These results suggest that NO can downregulate the function of TRPV1 through activation of the cGMP/PKG pathway in peripheral sensory neurons.