• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제20권11호
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• pp.1738-1745
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• 2007

A growth trial and a digestibility trial were conducted to examine the effect of feed particle size on the performance, nutrient digestibility, gastric ulceration and intestinal morphology in pigs fed barley-based diets. Barley was processed through a hammer mill to achieve four diets varying in particle size (average particle $size{\pm}standard $deviation): coarse ($1,100{\pm}2.19\;{\mu}m$), medium ($785{\pm}2.23\;{\mu}m$), fine ($434{\pm}1.70\;{\mu}m$) and mixed (1/3 of coarse, medium and fine) ($789{\pm}2.45\;{\mu}m$). Sixty-four entire male pigs were used in the growth trial and the diets were fed ad libitum between 31 kg and 87 kg live weight. Following slaughter, stomach and ileal tissues were scored for integrity (ulceration or damage) and histological measurements taken. Twenty-four entire male pigs were used in the digestibility trial, which involved total faecal collection. Over the entire growth phase, there were no differences (p>0.05) in average daily gain and feed conversion ratio between pigs fed diets of different particle size. Pigs fed the coarse and medium diets had lower (p<0.05) stomach ulceration scores (0.20 and 0.25, respectively, on a scale from 0 to 3) than those fed the mixed (0.69) or the fine diets (1.87). The stomachs of all animals fed the fine diet had lesions and stomach ulcerations were present only in this group. Pigs fed the fine diet had thicker (p<0.001) ileal epithelial cell layer with no differences (p>0.05) being observed for villous height or crypt depth. Faecal digestibility coefficients of neutral and acid detergent fibre were the highest (p<0.05) for the mixed diet, intermediate for the fine and coarse diets and the lowest for the medium diet. A similar numerical trend (p = 0.103) was observed for the apparent faecal energy digestibility coefficient. It is concluded that, with barley based diets, a variation in average particle size between $400{\mu}m$ and $1,100{\mu}m$ had no effect on pig performance but the fine dietary particle size affected the integrity of the stomach, as well as the structure of the small intestine, thus compromising overall gut health. Our data also demonstrate that changes in particle size distribution during the digestion process, rather than average particle size or particle size variation, are related to apparent faecal digestibility.

• 한국양식학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2005

해산어류의 담수순화 양식을 위한 기초자료를 얻고자, 감성돔을 재료로 하여 담수와 해수에서 90일간 사육하였을 때, 어체의 생리상태를 스트레스, 삼투압조절, 성장 및 생존율 측면에 서 조사 비교하였다. 스트레스 측면에서 담수돔과 해수돔의 혈장 cortisol농도의 경우 60일째까지 유의한 차이가 없었으며, 실험종료시에는 각각 12.6$\pm$5.0 ng/ml, 4.5$\pm$2.9 ng/ml로 담수돔이 해수돔보다 높았지만 안정시의 농노에 포함되는 것으로 나타났다. 삼투압조절 측면에서 담수돔과 해수돔의 삼투질농도의 범위는 각각 346.7$\pm$4.6$\~$356.5$\pm$2.1 mOsm/kg, 350.0$\pm$2.0$\~$351.0$\pm$2.6 mOsm/kg으로 차이가 나타나지 않았으며, 또한 아가미 조직의 손상이나 세포의 괴사도 관찰되지 않았다. 성장 및 생존율 측면에서 실험종료시 담수돔과 해수돔의 전장은 각각 17.0$\pm$1.3 cm, 16.1$\pm$0.8, 체중은 각각 88.2$\pm$22.0 g, 69.4$\pm$11.8 g, 생존율은 각각 $80.2\%$, $73.7\%$로 담수돔에서 높게 나타났으나 유의한 차이는 인정되지 않았다. 또한 증중률 등의 성장관련 요인과 체성분의 조성면에서도 담수돔과 해수돔간의 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제27권8호
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• pp.896-901
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• 2017

본 연구는 $CCl_4$로 간 손상이 유도된 흰 쥐에서 호박산의 간 보호 효과 정도를 알아보기 위하여 수행되었다. 실험을 하기 위해 정상군(NOR), $CCl_4$처리군(CON), 보석호박섭취군(PCON-CS)군으로 나누어 1주일 적응기간을 가진 SD계 흰 쥐에 보석호박산을 일정한 시간에 200 mg/kg으로 3주간 투여하였다. 21일째 되는 날 마지막 투여 5시간 후에 정상군을 제외한 다른 그룹의 쥐에게 $CCl_4$를 복강주사 하였다. 보석호박섭취군은 $CCl_4$처리군에 비해 AST, ALT 활성은 93.20%, 88.76% 각각 억제효과를 보였고 MDA는 $CCl_4$처리군에 비해 85.17% 억제효과를 보였다. 보석호박섭취군의 SOD와 CAT는 $CCl_4$처리군에 비해 38.65%, 47.99% 증가효과를 보였다, 결론적으로 AST, ALT 활성도와 MDA 수치는 보석호박섭취군이 $CCl_4$처리군에 비하여 유의적으로 감소하여 정상군과 비슷한 수치를 나타내었고 SOD와 CAT효소 활성은 보석호박섭취군이 $CCl_4$처리군에 비하여 증가하였다. 또한 조직학적 관찰은 사염화탄소로 유도된 간경변과 세포괴사가 호박산에 의해 예방된 것으로 나타났다. 이 데이터들로 확인해보면 $CCl_4$로 유도된 간 독성을 호박산이 간을 보호하는 결과를 나타냈으며, 이는 호박산이 간 손상에 대한 보호 효과를 가진 약물의 소재개발에 이용 될 수 있다고 본다.

• 한국양식학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2006

감성돔 아가미에 기생하는 Alella의 형태 및 조직학적 구조를 관찰하고, 삼투압 충격에 의한 기생충의 구제 가능성을 조사하였다. 숙주당 Alella의 기생수는 평균 5개체였으며, 모든 개체가 암컷이었다. 이들은 아가미 연골조직에 bulla를 삽입하여 몸을 고정하고 있었다. 이 기생충의 몸은 두흉부$(1825.0{\pm}495.8{\mu}m)$, 몸통$(1822.1{\pm}521.5{\mu}m)$ 부착기인 bulla $(134.2{\pm}43.1{\mu}m)$ 구성되어져 있었다. 기생충은 아가미 2차새변을 섭취하였으며, 이로 인해 감성돔은 출혈과 빈혈이 발생하였고, 숙주의 폐사는 빈혈에 의한 것으로 추정된다. 감성돔에 기생한 Alella성체는 염분농도 $0{\sim}15\%_{\circ}$에서 48시간 이내에 100% 폐사하여, 삼투압 충격에 의하여 구제할 수 있는 것으로 판단되었다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.71-78
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• 2009

We investigated the pathogenesis of liver tissue damage during the lipid peroxidation and fibrogenesis with the observation of correlations between the parameters of collagen synthesis (and deposition) and lipid peroxidation in liver fibrosis (cirrhosis) rats. Rats were randomly divided into two groups, normal and $CCl_4$-thiopental sod. intoxicated group. And the one group was treated intragastrically with the mixture of $CCl_4$-thiopental sod. 3 times per week for 3 weeks. The liver tissue and sera were used for the measurement of hydroxyproline (HYP), malonedialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Biochemical parameters such as aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total-bilirubin and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were measured. Additionally, the expression of collagen ${\alpha}1$(III) and $\beta$-actin mRNA was observed by RTPCR. The histological change in liver tissue was also observed by Masson's trichrome and H&E staining. Correlation analysis was carried by Spearman's rho method. All biochemical parameters except total-bilirubin were significantly higher in the $CCl_4$-thiopental sod. treated group than that of the normal group (p < 0.01). In the $CCl_4$-thiopental sod. treated group, Hyp as a parameter of collagen synthesis (deposition) and MDA as a metabolite of lipid peroxidation, were significantly elevated by 1.98 and 2.11 times higher than that of the normal group (p < 0.001) respectively. The activity of SOD in the $CCl_4$-thiopental sod. treated group is decreased significantly by 44.8% (p < 0.001). And collagen ${\alpha}1$(III) mRNA was more expressed in the $CCl_4$-thiopental sod. treated group than that of the normal group. However, the expression of $\beta$-actin mRNA is showed similar in both of groups. A good correlation was observed between the content of hyp and MDA concentration (r = 0.70, n = 40) in the two groups. And the correlation between the levels of hyp and SOD (r = -0.71, n = 25) is also reliable. However, no correlation were observed between MDA concentration and SOD (r = -0.40, n = 25) in the two groups. Elevated levels of MDA in $CCl_4$-thiopental sod. treated rats indicated enhancement of lipid peroxidation, which is accompanied by a decrease in SOD activity. Moreover, we could confirm that the parameters of collagen synthesis (and deposition) is in good correlation with the metabolite of lipid peroxidation (MDA) and the lipid peroxidation antagonizing enzyme (SOD). Hence, we propose that (1) lipid peroxidation and collagen synthesis (and deposition) could be enhanced by intragastrically application of $CCl_4$-thiopental sod. during a short terms. And (2) the intoxication of $CCl_4$-thiopental sod. could be used for monitoring of lipid peroxidation and collagen synthesis (and deposition) for test of antioxidant and antifibrotic agent.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.106-112
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• 1986

Ozone가스에 의(依)한 수도엽(水稻葉)의 생화학적변화(生化學的變化)를 구명(究明)하기 위(爲)하여 수도(水稻)의 서광(曙光)벼와 진주(眞珠)벼를 공시(供試)하여 분벽기(分蘗期)에 0.3ppm의 Ozone가스를 0, 1, 3, 5, 시간별(時間別)로 접촉(接觸)한 후(後) 피해엽율(被害葉率)과 효소(酵素)의 활성(活性), Flavonoid, 단백질함량(蛋白質含量)을 조사(調査)한 결과(結果)는 다음과 같다. 1. Ozone가스의 급성피해증상(急性被害症狀)은 은백색(銀白色)의 반점(斑點)이고 만성피해증상(慢性被害症狀)은 적갈색(赤葛色)의 반점(斑點)으로 나타났다. 2. 피해엽(被害葉)의 적갈색(赤褐色)의 피해반점(被害斑點)은 주(主)로 잎의 전면(前面) 기공주변(氣孔周邊)에 발생(發生)되었다. 3. 서광(曙光)벼가 진주(眞珠)벼보다 엽피해율(葉被害率)이 적었다. 4. Ozone가스 접촉(接觸)으로 엽중(葉中) peroxidase 및 polyphenol oxidase활성(活性)이 증가(增加)되었다. 5. 피해후(被害後) 시간(時間)이 경과(經過)함에 따라 진주(眞珠)벼가 서광(曙光)벼보다 peroxidase활성(活性)이 높았다. 6. peroxidase를 전기영동(電氣泳動)한 결과(結果) 대조엽(對照葉)과 피해엽간(被害葉間)에 band의 차이(差異)가 있었다. 7. Ozone가스피해(被害)로 엽내(葉內) Flavonoid 및 환원당함량(還元糖含量)이 증가(增加)하고 단백질함량(蛋白質含量)이 감소(減少)하였다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.163-172
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• 2018

PRF001 is a fragmented DNA polymer extracted from the testes of salmon. The purpose of this study was to assess the anti-inflammatory effect of PRF001 in vitro as well as the protective effect of PRF001 intake against arthritis in a rat model. In vitro, cell survival and inflammatory markers after $H_2O_2$ treatment to induce cell damage were investigated in CHON-001 cells treated with different concentrations of PRF001. In vivo, osteoarthritis was induced by intra-articular injection of monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) into the knee joints of rats. After consumption of PRF001 (10, 50, or 100 mg/kg) for 4 weeks, inflammatory mediators and cytokines in articular cartilage were investigated. In vitro, the levels of inflammatory markers, $IL-1{\beta}$, $TNF-{\alpha}$, COX-2, iNOS, and PGE2, were significantly suppressed by PRF001 treatment. In vivo, the inflammatory mediators and cytokines, $IL-1{\beta}$, p-Erk1/2, $NF-{\kappa}B$, $TNF-{\alpha}$, COX-2, and PGE2, as well as MMP3 and MMP7, which have catabolic activity in chondrocytes, were decreased in the MIA-induced osteoarthritic rats following intake of PRF001. Histological analysis revealed that PRF001 had a protective effect on the articular cartilage. Altogether, these results demonstrated that the anti-inflammatory property of PRF001 contributes to its protective effects in osteoarthritis through deregulating $IL-1{\beta}$, $TNF-{\alpha}$, and subsequent signals, such as p-Erk1/2, $NF-{\kappa}B$, COX-2, PGE2, and MMPs.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.40-49
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• 2014

Objectives: The gastric ulcer is a common disorder of the stomach and duodenum. The basic physiopathology of a gastric ulcer results from an imbalance between some endogenous aggressive and cytoprotective factors. This study examined whether Ganoderma lucidum pharmacopuncture (GLP) would provide protection against acute gastric ulcers in rats. Methods: Sprague-Dawley rats were divided randomly into 4 groups of 8 rats each: normal, control, normal saline (NP) and GLP groups. The experimental acute gastric ulcer was induced by using an EtOH/HCl solution and the normal group received the same amount of normal saline instead of ethanol. The NP and the GLP groups were treated once with injections of saline and GLP, respectively. Two local acupoints were used: CV12 (中脘) which is the alarm point of the Stomach Meridian, and ST36 (足三里), which is the sea point of the Stomach Meridian. The stomachs from the rats in each group were collected and analyzed for gross appearance and histology. Also, immunohistochemistry staining for BAX, Bcl-2 and TGF-${\beta}1$ was performed. Results: Histological observations of the gastric lesions in the control group showed comparatively extensive damage of the gastric mucosa and necrotic lesions had penetrated deeply into the mucosa. The lesions were long, hemorrhagic, and confined to the glandular portions. The lesions were measured microscopically by using the clear depth of penetration into the gastric mucosal surface. The length and the width of the ulcer were measured and the inhibition percentage was calculated. Wound healing of the acute gastric ulcer was promoted by using GLP, and significant alterations of indices in gastric mucosa were observed. Such protection was shown by gross appearance, histology and immunohistochemistry staining for BAX, Bcl-2 and TGF-${\beta}1$. Conclusion: These results suggest that GLP administered at CV12 and ST36 can provide significant protection to the gastric mucosa against an ethanol-induced acute gastric ulcer.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.334-351
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• 2020

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: This study was designed to investigate the improvement effect of white ginseng extract (GS-KG9) on D-galactosamine (Ga1N)-induced oxidative stress and liver injury. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Sixty Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 6 groups. Rats were orally administrated with GS-KG9 (300, 500, or 700 mg/kg) or silymarin (25 mg/kg) for 2 weeks. The rats of the GS-KG9- and silymarin-treated groups and a control group were then intraperitoneally injected Ga1N at a concentration of 650 mg/kg for 4 days. To investigate the protective effect of GS-KG9 against GalN-induced liver injury, blood liver function indicators, anti-oxidative stress indicators, and histopathological features were analyzed. RESULTS: Serum biochemical analysis indicated that GS-KG9 ameliorated the elevation of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in GalN-treated rats. The hepatoprotective effects of GS-KG9 involved enhancing components of the hepatic antioxidant defense system, including glutathione, glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT). In addition, GS-KG9 treatment inhibited reactive oxygen species (ROS) production induced by GalN treatment in hepatocytes and significantly increased the expression levels of nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) proteins, which are antioxidant proteins. In particular, by histological analyses bases on hematoxylin and eosin, Masson's trichrome, α-smooth muscle actin, and transforming growth factor-β1 staining, we determined that the administration of 500 mg/kg GS-KG9 inhibited hepatic inflammation and fibrosis due to the excessive accumulation of collagen. CONCLUSIONS: These findings demonstrate that GS-KG9 improves GalN-induced liver inflammation, necrosis, and fibrosis by attenuating oxidative stress. Therefore, GS-KG9 may be considered a useful candidate in the development of a natural preventive agent against liver injury.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.2019-2022
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• 2013

Purpose: To investigate the safety and efficacy of pemetrexed combined with chemotherapy as second or third line in patients with stage IV colorectal cancer (CRC). Patients and Methods: This trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of pemetrexed given to patients with recurrent or metastatic colorectal carcinoma who previously received 5-FU-based chemotherapy. All patients were required to have a histological diagnosis of colorectal adenocarcinoma with measurable metastatic disease and prior chemotherapy. Patients received pemetrexed at a dose of 500 $mg/m^2$ by 10 minute infusion on day 1, repeated every 21 days. Doses were modified depending on nadir counts. Combined chemotherapy included Oxaliplatin, Irinotecan and cis-platinum. Results: Thirty patients were enrolled and twenty-nine were evaluable for response. One patient did not have repeat radiological testing to determine response because he went off study after only one cycle of treatment for economic reasons. For 29 evaluable patients, 1 partial response, 6 stable disease and 22 progressive disease were recorded. Response rate was 3.45% (1/29). All responses occurred in patients receiving a starting dose of pemetrexed 500 $mg/m^2$. Median time to progression for all eligible patients was 2.5 months. The most common toxicities experienced were mild to moderate fever, hepatic damage, myelosuppression, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and skin rash. Conclusion: Pemetrexed at 500 $mg/m^2$ given every three weeks combined with chemotherapy is associated with moderate response and good tolerability in patients with stage IV CRC.