• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.89-96
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• 2003

Among the panel of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) against Toxoplasma gondii, mAb of Tg621 (Tg621) clone blotted 38 kDa protein which localized in the cytoplasm of tachyzoites by immunofluorescence microscopy The protein was not released into the parasitophorous vacuole during or after invasion. The cDNA fragment encoding the protein was obtained by screening a T. gondii cDNA expression library with Tg621. The full length cDNA sequence was completed with 5’-RACE as 1,592 bp, which contained open reading frame of 942 bp. The deduced amino acid sequence of Tg621 consisted of a polypeptide of 313 amino acids, with significant homology to ribosomal P proteins (RPP) of other organisms especially high to those of apicomplexan species. The expressed and purified TgRPP was assayed in western blot with the sera of toxoplasmosis patients and normal sera, which resulted in the 74.0% of positive reactions in toxoplasmosis patients whereas 8.3% in normal group. Therefore, the antibody formation against TgRPP in toxoplasmosis patients was regarded as specific for T. gondii infection and suggested a potential autoantibody.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.2523-2527
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• 2014

Background: Serum thyroglobulin detection plays an essential role during the follow-up of thyroid cancer patients treated with total/near total thyroidectomy and radioiodine ablation. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the relationship between stimulated serum thyroglobulin (Tg) level at the time of high dose $^{131}I$ ablation and risk of recurrence, using a three-level classification in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) according to the ATA guidelines. Also we investigated the relationship between postoperative stimulated Tg at the time of ablation and DxWBS results at 8-10 months thereafter. Materials and Methods: Patients with radioiodine accumulation were regarded as scan positive (scan+). If there was no relevant pathological radioiodine accumulation or minimal local accumulation in the thyroid bed region, this were regarded as scan negative (scan-) at the time of DxWBS. We classified patients in 3 groups as low, intermediate and high risk group for assessment of risk of recurrence according to the revised ATA guidelines. Also, we divided patients into 3 groups based on the stimulated serum Tg levels at the time of $^{131}I$ ablation therapy. Groups 1-3 consisted of patients who had Tg levels of ${\leq}2ng/ml$, 2-10 ng/ml, and ${\geq}10ng/ml$, respectively. Results: A total of 221 consecutive patients were included. In the high risk group according to the ATA guideline, while 45.5% of demonstrated Scan(+) Tg(+), 27.3% of patients demonstrated Scan(-) Tg(-); in the intermediate group, the figures were 2.3% and 90.0% while in the low risk group, they were 0.6% and 96.4%. In 9 of 11 patients with metastases (81.8%), stimulated serum Tg level at the time of radioiodine ablation therapy was over 10, however in 1 patient (9.1%) it was <2ng/mL and in one patient it was 2-10ng/mL (p=0.005). Aggressive subtypes of DTC were found in 8 of 221 patients and serum Tg levels were ${\leq}2ng/ml$ in 4 of these 8. Conclusions: We conclude that TSH-stimulated serum thyroglobulin level at the time of ablation may not determine risk of recurrence. Therefore, DxWBS should be performed at 8-12 months after ablation therapy.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.376-388
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• 2017

Purpose: The triglyceride-to-high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio is one of the main predictive indices for cardiovascular disease. This study was examined the relationship between TG/HDL-C ratio and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in male office workers. Methods: Secondary analysis was conducted to determine the risk between the TG/HDL-C ratio and MetS in male office workers. A total of 765 people underwent the 'regular workplace health checkups in 2014'. Among the subjects who were male and responded to the questionnaire and health lifestyle survey, 470 (61.4%) excluding those with missing and/or abnormal values were analyzed. The association between MetS, MetS components, and the TG/HDL-C ratio was examined by a Chi-square test, One-way ANOVA, Turkey post-hoc test and Logistic regression analysis. Results: The number of males with MetS was 70 (14.9%) and the number of MetS components increased with increasing TG/HDL-C ratio (p<.001). Logistic regression analysis with an adjustment for potential confounders revealed a 31.8 times higher odds ratio of the Quartile4 group for MetS than that of the Quartile1 group (p<.001). Conclusion: These results show that the likelihood of MetS, particularly the risk of MetS in the Quartile4, increases with increasing TG/HDL-C ratio.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2010

We analyzed and compared the concentration of total cholesterol (CHOL), high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglyceride (TG) in serum and the serum protein electrophoresis fractions of thyroid disease patients. In comparison with the average of reference, our data showed that the average concentration of CHOL, LDL cholesterol and TG in hyperthyroidism patients were decreased significantly, but HDL cholesterol was increased significantly. In hypothyroidism patients, CHOL, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and TG were all increased significantly. In comparison of the concentration of lipids in each patient to reference range, 28.3% of hyperthyroidism patients showed abnormally low level of total cholesterol. In the patients with hypothyroidism, the percentage of patients showed abnormally high level of CHOL, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and TG were 37.7%, 10%, 68.8% and 49.1%, respectively. In our studies of serum protein electrophoresis, the average of ${\alpha}_2$-globulin and $\gamma$-globulin in hyperthyroidism patients were increased and $\beta$-globulin was decreased significantly. In hypothyroidism patients, the average of $\gamma$-globulin was increased and $\beta$-globulin was decreased significantly. In comparison of protein fractions of each patient to reference range, 38.3% and 50.0% of hyperthyroidism patients showed abnormally high levels of ${\alpha}_2$-globulin and $\gamma$-globulin, but 73.3% of patients showed abnormally low level of $\beta$-globulin. In hypothyroidism patients, 70.4% of patients were abnormally decreased in $\beta$-globulin and 63.9% of patients were abnormally increased in $\gamma$-globulin. These data suggest that the concentrations of CHOL, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and TG are not critical data for clinical interpretation of hyperthyroidism, but the levels of them are useful for interpretation of hypothyroidism patients. Our results of serum protein electrophoresis suggest that the concentration of serum protein electrophoresis fractions can be useful to understand the thyroid disease.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.47-53
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• 1982

The study was designed to observe the effects of dietary intake of three different levels of polyunsaturated to saturated fatty acid (P/S) ratio on plasma HDL - cholesterol and triglyceride in plasma and tissues of adult rats. Rats were assigned into the three diet groups, composed of protein 24%, carbohydrate 46%, and fat 30% of total caloric intake. However, the P/S ratio of fat was adjusted by using beef tallow, corn oil and perilla oil to give 0.2, 1.1 and 6.0. All groups were fed ad libitum for 4 week. Plasma cholesterol level was decreased but net significantly with increasing P/S ratio of dietary fat, and showed significant negative correlation coefficient. Plasma TG level was also decreased with increasing PUFA level of dietary fat. However, the effect of P/S ratio (6.0) was not greater than that of P/S ratio (1.1) on plasma TG concentration. This implied that high level of PUFA was not required to change plasma TG level as much in the case of HDL-cholesterol. Plasma HDL-cholesterol was significantly increased only in the group of P/S ratio 6.0 which suggested that high level of dietary PUFA was required to increase HDL level. There was a decreasing trend in the levels of total cholesterol and TG per g liver with increasing P/S ratio of dietary fat. There was no effect in the levels of TG per g skeletal muscle by P/S ratio but the level of cholesterol per unit skeletal muscle was rather increased with increased P/S ratio.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.296-303
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• 1986

흰쥐의 lipoprotein을 제거한 혈장내의 지질전이 활성도와 지진전이를 저해하는 활성도를 측정하였다. 지질전이 활성도의 측정은 방사성 동위원소가 함유된 cholesteryl ester (CE)와 triglyceride (TG) 로 표지된 인체의 혈장 low density lipoprotein 으로부터 high high density lipoprotein(HDL) 으로 전이되는 방사성 동위원소의 양을 측정하여 계산하였다. 지질전이 저해 활성도는 정제한 인체 혈장 지질전이 단백질에 의한 지질전이를 저해하는 정도로서 측정하였다. 흰쥐의 혈장에는 지질전이 활성도가 거의 없으나, 지질전이를 저해하는 활성도는 존재하였다. 지질전이 저해정도는 측정용액내의 lipoprotein 양이 증가할수록 감소하였다. 일반적으로 흰쥐의 HDL은 인체의 HDL에 비하여 CE 의 함량은 높으며 TG의 함량은 낮다. 흰쥐의 혈장에 인체의 혈장으로부터 정제한 지질전이 단백질을 가하여 37$^{\circ}C$에 24시간 두었을 때, HDL 로부터 very low density lipoprotein (VLDL)으로 CE가 이동하여 VLDL 의 CE 함량이 4배나 증가하였다. 반면에 VLDL로부터 HDL$_2$로TG가 이동하여 $HDL_2$의 함량은 TG함량은 9배나 증가하였다. 이와같은 현상은 흰쥐의 혈장 Lipoportein이 지질전이의 기질로서의 결함은 없음을 보여준다. 따라서 지질대사에 관한 실험에서의 흰쥐에 의한 실험결과의 해석에는 인체 혈장에 비하여 혈장에는 lipoprotein사이의 중성지질의 전이나 교환이 거의 없다는 특성이 고려되어야한다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.38-44
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• 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of complex training on injury, flexibility, and muscle stiffness in high school male football players. Methods: A total of 60 football players were included in the study and were divided into three groups viz. the complex training group (CTG), 11+ training group (11+TG), and traditional training group (TTG). Injuries were recorded based on the prospective investigation method after starting the study, and the flexibility and muscle stiffness of the subjects were evaluated. Results: The research results showed that the injury rate per match was significantly lower in the CTG and 11+TG than the TTG. In the CTG, the flexibility of the hamstrings significantly increased and the stiffness of the rectus femoris (RF), biceps femoris (BF), and tensor fascia latae (TFL) muscles significantly decreased (p<0.05). In the 11+TG, the stiffness of the RF significantly decreased (p<0.05). In the TTG, the flexibility of the hamstrings significantly increased (p<0.05). Hamstring flexibility showed a significantly higher increase in the CTG and TTG compared to the 11+TG (p<0.05). Also, the stiffness of the RF and TFL muscles showed a significantly higher decrease in the CTG compared to the 11+TG and TTG (p<0.05). The stiffness of the BF muscles too showed a more significant decrease in the CTG compared to the TTG (p<0.05). Conclusion: The complex training method of the Fédération International de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ and self-myofascial release (SMFR) as a warm-up program, prevent injuries, enhance flexibility, and lower muscle stiffness of football players in high school. Thus, it is necessary to ensure the widespread use of the complex training program by instructors and players under the supervision of the Korea Football Association (KFA), given its reliability in preventing injuries and improving the performance of football players.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.109-120
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• 2007

CLA는 alkaline isomerization 방법으로 식용유를 이용하여 화학적으로 합성하였으며, CLA- TG는 sodium methoxide를 이용하여 화학적으로 합성하였다. 일반적인 프레스햄을 대조구로 설정하고, CLA-TG 첨가수준을 달리하여 4 처리구로 설정하였으며, 첨가되는 등지방 중량에 대하여 처리구별로 5%(처리구 1), 10%(처리구 2), 15%(처리구 3), 20%(처리구 4)를 대체하여 프레스햄을 제조한 후 진공포장하여 냉장온도(4℃)에서 1, 7, 14, 21 및 28일간 저장하면서 전단가, 관능적 특성분석, 지방산화 및 지방산조성 변화 등을 조사하여 품질 특성을 규명하고자 실시하였다. 전단가는 처리구간의 비교에서 저장 21일까지 대조구가 CLA-TG 처리구에 비하여 유의적으로 높은 전단가를 보였다(P<0.05). 저장기간의 경과에 따른 변화에서는 전 처리구가 저장기간이 경과함에 따라 전단가가 높아지는 경향을 보였다. 관능검사 항목인 제품색, 향기, 조직감 및 전체적인 기호성은 대조구와 CLA-TG 처리구간에 유의적인 차이가 없었으며, 저장기간에 따른 제품의 제품색, 향기, 조직감 및 전체적인 기호성 변화는 모든 처리구가 저장기간이 경과하여도 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 지방산화는 전 저장기간동안 대조구에 비하여 CLA-TG 처리구가 낮았으며, 특히 저장 7, 21, 28일째는 유의적으로 낮은 지방산화를 보였다(P<0.05). 저장기간에 따른 지방산화 값의 변화는 대조구와 CLA-TG 처리구 모두 저장기간이 경과함에 따라 유의적으로 높게 나타났다(P<0.05). 지방산 조성 및 CLA 함량은 대조구에 비하여 CLA-TG 처리구가 C14:0～C20:4 지방산 함량이 유의적으로 감소하였다(P<0.05). CLA 함량은 CLA-TG를 첨가하지 않은 대조구는 CLA가 검출되지 않았지만 CLA-TG 처리구에서는 CLA-TG 대체수준이 증가할수록 제품내 축적율이 직선적으로 증가하였다. 불포화지방산 함량은 CLA-TG 첨가수준이 증가할수록 유의적으로 증가하였다(P<0.05). 이상의 결과 프레스햄 제조시 CLA-TG의 첨가는 관능적 특성에 영향을 미치지 않으며, 제품의 저장기간을 연장 및 CLA를 축적시키는 것이 가능하여 고급 육제품 생산이 가능하다고 사료된다.

• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.294-300
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• 2009

목적: 이 연구에서는 고용량 방사성요오드 치료 시행 전, 각각 rhTSH 전처치를 시행한 환자군(rHTSH군)과 갑상선 호르몬 투여 중단 시행한 환자군(THW군)에서 방사성요오드 투여 후 단기 혈청 갑상선글로불린(Tg) 상승 정도가 성공적인 잔여갑상선 제거(RRA)를 예측할 수 있는지, 그리고 두 군 사이에서 동등한 잔여갑상선 제거 효과를 보이는지 알아보았다. 대상 및 방법: 분화성갑상선암으로 수술후 방사성요오드 치료를 받은 환자들 중, rhTSH군은 2003년 1월에서 2006년 12월까지 39명, THW군은 2005년 1월에서 2005년 6월까지 46명을 대상으로 후향적으로 평가하였다. 이들은 방사성요오드 투여하는 날, 방사성요오드 투여 후 9일째 되는 날 및 6개월에서 12개월 사이에 시행한 추적 검사에서 갑상선기능검사를 시행하였다. 결과: 85명 중 64명에서 성공적 인 RRA를 보였다. rhTSH 군에서는 27명, THW 군에서는 37명에서 RRA 성공을 보였고 이 두 군의 결과는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(p=0.347). rhTSH군 및 THW군에서 TgD9/TgD0은 RRA 성 공군에서 실패군보다 유의하게 높은 값을 보였다(p=0.03, p=0.04) TgD0와 TgD9/TgD0의 절단값을 결합하였을 경우, TgD0가 5.28 이하이면서 TgD9/TgD0이 4.37초과인 경우 96.7%(29/30)의 RRA 성공률을 보였고, rhTSH군과 THW군에서도 각각 92.9%(13/14)와 100%(16/16)의 높은 HRA 성공률을 나타냈다. 로지스틱 회귀분석에서는 오직 TgD0만 성공적인 RRA와 유의한 연관성을 보였다(p=0.001). 결론: THW군뿐 아니라 rhTSH군에서도 RRA를 위한 고용량 방사성요오드 치료 도중의 혈청 갑상선글로불린의 변화 양상으로 향후 성공적인 RRA를 예측할 수 있다.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.28-32
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• 2017

Objective: Growing evidence suggests that increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is associated with female infertility caused by conditions such as polycystic ovarian disease, obesity, thyroid dysfunction, and endometriosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether any relationship exists between CVD and unexplained infertility. Methods: Sixty-five women with unexplained infertility and 65 fertile controls were enrolled in the study. CVD risk markers such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), insulin resistance (defined by the homeostasis model assessment ratio), and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were assessed. Results: TG, TC, LDL, and hs-CRP levels were higher and HDL levels were lower in patients with unexplained infertility than in fertile controls (p<0.05 for all). Positive associations were found between unexplained infertility and TG, TC, LDL, and hs-CRP levels, and a negative correlation was found for HDL (p<0.05 for all). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that TG, HDL, and hs-CRP were independent variables associated with unexplained infertility. Conclusion: Our study showed that women with unexplained infertility had an atherogenic lipid profile and elevated hs-CRP levels, suggesting a higher risk of developing CVD in the future. Further studies with larger groups are needed to investigate the nature of this link.