• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.897-906
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• 2006

본 연구는 셀레늄강화 한우고기 생산을 위하여 셀레늄강화 버섯폐배지(Se-SMC)가 함유된 셀레늄사료(사료내 셀레늄함량: 0.9ppm)를 활용하여 급여사양기간(2개월, 3개월, 4개월)을 달리 하였을 때, 비육후기 거세한우의 조직 내 셀레늄 함량과 혈중 글루타치온 과산화효소(GSH-Px) 활성에 미치는 영향을 조사하여 최대 포화축적기간을 제시하고자 실시하였다. 본 연구에 사용된 비육후기 거세한우는 30두로 각 급여기간(2개월: 평균 체중 677kg, 3개월: 평균 체중 610kg 및 4개월: 평균 체중 524kg)에 대한 대조구 및 Se-SMC 급여구로 나누어 처리구당 5두씩 배치하여 총 6처리구로 구분하여 실시하였다. 대조구와 Se-SMC 급여구에 사용된 실험사료는 0.1과 0.9ppm의 셀레늄을 각각 함유하였다. 각 급여기간이 종료되면 도축하여 후지와 간을 채취하였으며 이를 셀레늄 함량분석에 이용하였다. 그리고 혈중 셀레늄 농도 및 글루타치온 과산화효소활성을 분석하기 위하여 도축 시에 채혈을 실시하였다. 건물섭취량은 Se-SMC 급여 및 급여기간에 의하여 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 또한 일당증체량은 대조구 및 Se-SMC 급여구간 그리고 급여기간 간에 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았을 뿐만 아니라 총증체량 또한 각 급여기간내 대조구와 Se-SMC 급여구 간에 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. Se-SMC 급여는 혈중 셀레늄농도를 유의하게 증가시켰으나(P<0.001), 급여기간에 따른 혈중셀레늄 농도에는 유의한 영향을 미치지 않았다. 아울러 혈중 GSH-Px 활성은 혈중 셀레늄농도에서 나타난 양상과 유사한 경향을 나타내었고, 급여기간에 의한 효과는 나타나지 않았다. 후지내 셀레늄 함량은 급여기간(P<0.05)이 증가함에 따라, 그리고 Se-SMC 급여(P<0.001)에 의하여 유의하게 증가하였다. 하지만, Se-SMC의 3개월 급여군과 4개월 급여군 간에는 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 간내 셀레늄 함량은 Se-SMC의 급여기간이 증가함에 따라 다소 증가하는 경향을 나타내었으나 유의한 효과는 나타나지 않았다. 하지만, 동일한 급여기간 내 Se-SMC는 대조구에 비하여 유의하게 높았다(P<0.01).이상의 결과로부터 근육내 셀레늄 축적을 위한 적정 Se-SMC 급여기간은 후지와 간내 셀레늄 함량을 고려할 때 약 2 내지 3개월의 급여가 충분할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.1-20
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• 2015

Objectives This study was intended to clarify the anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation effects of gamikyejakjimo-tang herbal acupuncture (GKHA) for osteoarthritis. Methods Osteoarthritis was induced by injection of MIA into right knee joint cavities of rats. Rats were divided into a total of 4 groups (n=8). The 4 groups were normal group, control group, positive comparison group and expeimental group. Indomethacin and GKHA were medicated for a total of 4 weeks. After that, functions of liver and kidney by AST, ALT, creatinine, BUN, DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging activity, ROS (reactive oxygen species) production, NO (Total Nitric oxide), IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$ production, weight changes in the hind legs of MIA-induced osteoarthritis rat, serum PGE2, TIMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-9, LTB4, hs-CRP, and white blood cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes were measured. The volume of cartilage was observed by micro CT arthrography. H&E and Safranin-O staining were used to examine the injury of synovial tissue. Results 1. In the hind leg weight bearing measurement, level of weight was increased. 2. AST, ALT, BUN, creatinine were decreased. 3. The production of total white blood cell was decreased, and the production of neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes were significantly decreased. 4. The production of NO, PGE2, TIMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-9, LTB4 were significantly decreased, and the production of hs-CRP was also decreased but with no significance. 5. The cartilage volume was significantly increased. 6. In H&E staining and Safranin-O staning, the cartilage cell appeared to be proliferated, and proteoglycans appeared to be increased. Conclusions Based on the results above, Gamikyejakjimo-tang Herbal Acupuncture has anti-oxidation and anti-inflammation effects, which leads to suppressing the underlying causes and the progression of osteoarthritis.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.279-285
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• 1986

가토의 Ouabain유발 부정맥에 미치는 Carbamazepine의 영향을 검색한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. Ouabain을 지속적으로 정맥 주사하여 64+$8.8{\mu}g/kg$이 투여되었을 때 부정맥이 발생 했으며, 이 양을 부정맥 유발 가능용량으로 정했다. 2. Ouabain $64{\mu}g/kg$을 단회 정맥 주사했을 때 발생한 부정맥은 약 7~9분간 지속된 후 모든 예에서 자연 소실되었고, 정상 심박동으로 회복된 지 20분 후 다시 동량의 Ouabain을 정맥 주사했을 때 모든 예에서 다시 나타났다. 3. 부정맥 유발 용량($64{\mu}g/kg$)의 Ouabain을 단회 정맥 주사한 후 부정맥이 나타난 것을 관찰 즉시 Carbamazepine을 투여한 결과 즉시 정상 신박동으로 환원되었으며 어느 정도 지속된 후 모든 예에서 부정맥이 발생했으나 즉시 동량의 Carbamazepine 투여로 다시 정상 심박동으로 환원되었다. 한편, Carbamazepine의 양이 증가되면서 항 부정백 작용의 기간은 길어졌으나 항 부정맥 작용없이 사망한 예가 많아졌다. 4. Carbamazepine을 단독 투여 해 본 결과 그 양이 증가함에 따라 심한 서맥, A-V block, 심방 세동 등이 나타나면서 심장이 정지함을 볼 수 있었다. 이상의 실험 결과로 미루어 Carbamazepine은 Ouabain의 독작용에 의한 심한 부정맥을 일시적으로 억제할 수 있으며, 보다 대량에서는 그 항 부정맥 작용이 보다 오래 지속할 수 있으나 Carbamazepine 자체의 심장에 대한 부작용이 발현될 위험이 존재한다고 생각된다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.223-229
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• 2016

Purpose: This study is to investigate the effect of captopril when combined with irradiation. Materials and Methods: 4T1 (mouse mammary carcinoma) cells were injected in the right hind leg of Balb/c mice. Mice were randomized to four groups; control (group 1), captopril-treated (group 2), irradiated (group 3), irradiated and captopril-treated concurrently (group 4). Captopril was administered by intraperitoneal injection (10 mg/kg) daily and irradiation was delivered on the tumor-bearing leg for 15 Gy in 3 fractions. Surface markers of splenic neutrophils (G-MDSCs) and intratumoral neutrophils (tumor-associated neutrophils [TANs]) were assessed using flow cytometry and expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha ($HIF-1{\alpha}$) of tumor was evaluated by immunohistochemical (IHC) staining. Results: The mean tumor volumes (${\pm}$standard error) at the 15th day after randomization were $1,382.0({\pm}201.2)mm^3$ (group 1), $559.9({\pm}67.8)mm^3$ (group 3), and $370.5({\pm}48.1)mm^3$ (group 4), respectively. For G-MDSCs, irradiation reversed decreased expression of CD101 from tumor-bearing mice, and additional increase of CD101 expression was induced by captopril administration. Similar tendency was observed in TANs. The expression of tumor-necrosis factor-associated molecules, CD120 and CD137, are increased by irradiation in both G-MDSCs and TANs. Further increment was observed by captopril except CD120 in TANs. For IHC staining, VEGF and $HIF-1{\alpha}$ positivity in tumor cells were decreased when treated with captopril. Conclusion: Captopril is suggested to have additional effect when combined to irradiation in a murine tumor model by modulation of MDSCs and angiogenesis.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2022

Objectives This study was designed to evaluate the healing effect of Cordyceps Militaris (CM) on collagen II-induced arthritis rats. Methods Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 6 groups (normal, control, positive control, CM with low/medium/high dosage each). Type II collagen mixed with complete Freund's adjuvant (with 1:1 v/v) was injected subcutaneously, and the mixture was injected in a same manner one week after the first injection to boost arthritis. Arthritis index, paw thickness and von Frey test were conducted to observe physical changes. hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining was performed to observe knee cartilage. The levels of messenger RNA (mRNA) expressions of interleukin (IL)-1𝛽, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-𝛼) in spleen were assessed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that occurs on multiple joints and can lead to temporary shape change of bones or organ failure in severe cases. Here, we aimed to determine the effect of CM extract on rheumatoid arthritis by measuring paw thickness, arthritis index, conducting von Frey test and H&E staining, and evaluating the level of IL-1𝛽, IL-6, TNF-𝛼. As a result, paw thickness, arthritis index significantly decreased in low concentration group, hind leg became less sensitive in all expermental groups. Also, histological analysis showed that the damage of knee cartilage was prevented in all experimental groups. The level of mRNA of IL-1𝛽, IL-6, and TNF-𝛼 in spleen was analyzed to decide the effectiveness of CM extract. IL-1𝛽 did not show significant change, but IL-6 and TNF-𝛼 showed significant decrease in at least one of the experimental groups. Conclusions CM showed protective effect on knee tissue destruction and improved the physical conditions of the leg involving arthritis. Also, it showed that CM has anti-inflammatory effect on specific cytokines inducing rheumatoid arthritis. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that the therapeutic potential of CM for the treatment rheumatoid arthritis, and set the foundation for the further studies.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제27권8호
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• pp.1204-1210
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• 2014

The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of feeding fibrous diets on growth performance and occurrence of aggressive behaviours in growing pigs. Sixty healthy castrated pigs (initial body weight: $46.7{\pm}4.35$ kg) were used. A basal diet was diluted with maize cobs to two levels (0 and 160 g/kg dry matter). Behavioural activities were observed using video cameras for three weeks, 8 h/d starting at 0800 h. Pigs subjected to control diet gained more weight compared to pigs receiving fibrous diet in week 1 (0.47 vs 0.15 kg, respectively) and 2 (1.37 vs 1.04, respectively) (p<0.05). Average daily gain was not affected by treatment diet in the third week. Pigs on high fibrous spent more time eating, lying down, standing, walking and fighting (p<0.05) compared to pigs on control diet. Time spent eating increased as the weeks progressed whilst time spent lying down decreased. Time of day had an effect on time spent on different behavioural activities exhibited by all pigs on different treatment diet (p<0.05). Inactivity was greatest in 5th (1200 to 1300 h) hour of the day for all the pigs on different dietary treatments. Skin lesions appeared the most on neck and shoulder region followed by chest, stomach and hind leg region, and finally head region (p<0.05). Pigs on high fibre diet had more skin lesions in all body regions compared to pigs on control diet (p<0.05). It can be concluded that the high fibrous diet with maize cobs did not affect growth performance and also did not reduce aggressive behaviours. Aggressive behaviours emanated out of frustration when queuing on the feeder. The findings of this study suggest that maize cobs can be included at a level of 160 g/kg in diets of pigs. However, to reduce the level of aggression more feeding space should be provided.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.635-645
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• 2017

The industry of character toys is increasing and new characters are constantly being developed. However, the development of 2D cover patterns for toys is time-consuming due to frequent pattern modifications made through trial and error. Studies are now underway to obtain 2D clothing patterns from 3D body data, however, little research has been done on 2D pattern of character toys. This study suggests efficient guidelines to develop 2D cover patterns with a reasonable accuracy and processing time. Two 3D models of a dog and rabbit were used to develop 2D cover patterns. Independent variables of this study are set as 3 levels of triangle area (small, medium, and large) that influence the efficacy of 3D and 2D pattern development. The determination of the appropriate triangular area was based on the area and shape change of the 2D pattern. A medium or large triangle area was shown to be suitable for a character dog with a smooth curved surface. However, the appropriate triangle area was small if the characteristics of the curved surface are complicated as in the case of rabbit. The head of a dog (a double-curved surface) and the curved forepaw of a rabbit (a triangular area) should be small when the characteristics of the curved surface (such as the hind leg of a rabbit having a large convex surface and a small surface area) are complicated. Grouping by 3D surface characteristics could be a suitable guideline for the triangle area selection.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제58권1호
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• pp.3.1-3.6
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• 2016

Background: Uncoupling proteins 2 (UCP2) plays an important role in energy regulation, previous studies suggested that UCP2 is an excellent candidate gene for human obesity and growth-related traits in cattle and chicks. The current study was designed to detect the genetic variation of UCP2 gene, and to explore the association between polymorphism of UCP2 gene and growth, carcass and meat quality traits in rabbits. Results: A synonymous mutation in exon 1 and four variants in the first intron of the UCP2 gene were identified by using PCR-sequencing. The synonymous mutation c.72G>A was subsequently genotyped by MassArray system (Sequenom iPLEXassay) in 248 samples from three meat rabbit breeds (94 Ira rabbits, 83 Champagne rabbits, and 71 Tianfu black rabbits). Association analysis suggested that the individuals with AA and AG genotypes showed greater 70 d body weight (P < 0.05), 84 d body weight (P < 0.01), ADG from 28 to 84 days of age (P < 0.05), eviscerated weight (P < 0.01), semi-eviscerated weight (P < 0.01) and semi-eviscerated slaughter percentage (P < 0.05), respectively. Additionally, the individuals with AA and AG genotype had a lower pH value of longissimus muscle (P < 0.01) and hind leg muscle (P < 0.05) after slaughter 24 h. Conclusions: These findings indicated that UCP2 could be a candidate gene that associated with growth performance, body composition and meat quality in rabbits, and this would contribute to advancements in meat rabbit breeding practice.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제21권9호
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• pp.1361-1366
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• 2008

One-hundred and twenty Ischia grey rabbits, traditionally raised in pits, were equally divided after weaning (32 days) into three groups: group C, housed in cages (4 rabbits/cage) and fed a commercial concentrate; group GF, housed as C group and fed grasses collected on the island and crushed faba beans supplemented with an appropriate mineral vitamin mix; group P, housed in pits (8 rabbits/pit) and fed as GF group. Feed intake was recorded daily and live weight monthly up to slaughter (92 days). At slaughter, 10 rabbits per group were used to measure carcass and meat traits. The carcasses were weighed and measured according to the standard procedures and meat samples from the Longissimus dorsi and left hind leg were analysed for water holding capacity and chemical composition, respectively. During the entire trial, group C consumed significantly (p<0.01) a higher quantity of feed than the other groups (126.1 vs. 63.4 and 66.5 g/d, resp. for groups C, GF and P) and at slaughter showed a significantly (p<0.01) higher body weight (2,529.7 vs. 1,324.4 and 1,375.4 g, resp. for groups C, GF and P). Significant differences (p<0.01) were found also for dressing out percentage (68.6 vs. 66.6 and 66.9%, resp. for groups C, GF and P) and for meat chemical composition, in particular lipid percentage (4.13 vs. 1.84 and 1.93%, resp., for groups C, GF and P, p<0.01) and moisture (73.7 vs. 76.4 and 76.3%, resp. for groups C, GF and P, p<0.01). The results suggest the opportunity to obtain heavier animals raised in the pits if their diets were integrated with commercial feed.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.49-54
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• 2013

Background: The purposed of this study is to examine the static and dynamic plantar foot pressure in chronic low back pain patients and normal adults. Methods: The subjects were divided into a group of 30 patients with chronic low back pain and a control group of 30 healthy persons. While static posture and dynamic posture at comfortable walking speeds, the low back pain group and the control group measured their plantar foot pressure and the trajectory of their center of pressure (COP) using the Matscan(R) system. Independent t-tests were measured to compare differences in plantar foot pressure characteristics between the left side and right side of the low back pain group and the control group. Results: In the comparison of differences in plantar foot pressure characteristics between the left side and right side of the low back pain group and the control group, the anteroposterior (AP) displacement of COP showed significant differences (p<.05). Although the low back pain group and the control group did not show any significant differences in leg length, weight distribution, mediolateral (ML) displacement of COP, static contract area, dynamic contract areas (p>.05), increases in the contract area values were shown in the hind foot in general. Conclusion: In this study, it was shown that patients with chronic low back pain were walking with short AP displacement of the COP as a compensatory action to avoid pain.