• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.81-86
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• 2004

Objective: This study was designed to investigate clinical features of chronic urticaria and assess Korean traditional medical therapy on that. Methods: The ratio of male and female, duration of symptoms, personal history and family history of allergic diseases, serum IgE level, and suspected causes and provocation factors were investigated in 41 patients with chronic urticaria. And frequency of wheals, duration of wheals, number of wheals, itch severity, and antihistamine counts of 6-point(0-5) score was assessed in 26 patients. The change of total scores between baseline and follow up were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed-rank test(p〈0.05). Results: 1. The ratio of male and female was 1:1.28 and the mean duration of symptoms was 26.0 months. 2. The frequency of personal history and family history of allergic diseases was each 53.7$\%$ and 48.8$\%$ and 30.6$\%$ had over 200 IU／mL serum IgE level. 3. The suspected causes were none(43.9$\%$), foods(29.3$\%$), drugs(9.8$\%$) and stress(7.3$\%$). 4. The suspected provocation factors were foods(39.0$\%$), none(19.5$\%$), fatigue(17.0$\%$), heat and sweating(l4.6$\%$), pressure(12.2$\%$) and stress(9.8). 5. The total scores between baseline and follow up of 26 patients was lowered from 14.85${\pm}$3.80 to 7.65${\pm}$4.31 and it was significant statistically. Conclusions: Korean traditional medical therapy was proved to be effective on the chronic urticaria and we need to consider foods as important factor in both treatment and patient education of urticaria.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.231-242
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• 2016

This study was conducted to evaluate the synergistic protective effects of mixtures of corn silk, perilla leaf and grape stem extract (CPG mixture) against UVB-induced skin damage and compound 48/80-induced pruritus in mice. The results showed that treatment with CPG mixture exhibited much stronger suppressive effect on erythema and melanin index as well as melanin formation than treatment with ascorbic acid (AA) in UVB-irradiated mice. Moreover, the treatment with CPG mixture showed ameliorative effect on immune cell infiltration and collagen fiber destruction in UV-irradiated mice. The treatment with CPG mixture inhibited glutathione (GSH) depletion, lipid peroxidation and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines in UVB-irradiated mice. Furthermore, the treatment with CPG mixture inhibited compound 48/80-induced scratching behavior and histological changes in mice. Taken together, these results indicated that CPG mixture has potentials as functional and therapeutic materials against skin damage and itch-related skin diseases.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.827-837
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• 2019

The present study was conducted with the aim to investigate the ameliorative effects of a new soybean product (cheonggukjang) fermented with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens SCGB1 (SFBA) in atopic dermatitis (AD) mouse model. Visual evaluation of AD induction in the mice indicated the remarkable control of SFBA in reducing the pathological severity of AD-like skin lesions reported as the SCORAD score of AD clinical symptoms. The results revealed that SFBA reduced dorsal skin and epidermal thickness to a similar extent with prednisolone. Further analysis revealed the dominance of SFBA in restraining mast cell infiltration in the dermis; immunoglobulin-E expression in serum; and TH2 IL-4 cytokine and itch-related IL-31 cytokine in the mice skin and serum. SFBA also suppressed scratching behaviours in mice induced by compound 48/80. Further histological findings also revealed the alleviation of collagen fiber deposition in dermal skin of the AD mice model. These actions of SFBA were examined to be mediated by its suppression of the phosphorylation activation of key signalling molecules such as $NF-{\kappa}B$ and MAPK responsible for the induction of cytokine production. Thus, SFBA can be considered as a promising functional food for managing clinical, histological and immunological spectra associated with AD.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.63-75
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• 2021

Objectives The purpose of this study is to identify the characteristics of atopic dermatitis patients based on the personal health records (PHR) according to age and Sasang Constitution, and to find basic data for daily life management using the personal health record. Methods We analyzed the characteristics of atopic dermatitis patients based on PHR (symptoms, emotional state, SCORAD Index, five viscera weakness questionnaire, etc.), and Sasang Constitution collected for 6 weeks in 34 patients (or guardians). Results Each item of the SCORAD Index score in children and adolescents showed that children and adolescents have significantly higher edema than adults. However, repeated measurement of the SCORAD Index showed a significant positive improvement over time regardless of age and constitution. In terms of the symptoms of atopic dermatitis, there was a significant correlation between age and swelling, quality of life and effusion, pruritus (itch) and sleep disturbance in relation to the general characteristics of the subject. In the five visceral weakness scores, adults had significantly higher spleen weakness, liver weakness, kidney weakness scores than in children and adolescents. All results showed a high tendency to have a high lung weakness score, which was more pronounced in children and adolescents. Conclusion This study is meaningful to confirm the correlation between SCORAD Index items related to the symptoms of atopic dermatitis, and to identify trends for specific items by ages and Sasang Constitution.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.89-95
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• 2017

Objectives : Seborrheic dermatitis is common abnormal skin condition characterized by flaking and itch. In seborrheic dermatitis, the flakes are greasy and yellowish. Inflammation is also observed. Through this paper we can understand the process of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and confirm the scalp changes in the treatment process. The purpose of this study was to report the clinical effects of herbal medicine on Seborrheic dermatitis Methods : We employed oriental medical treatments; herbal-medication (Hyeongbangpaedoksangamibang), infant acupuncture, moxibustion and blood therapy. We treated her three times a week. She took medicine three times a day after a meal. During taking medicine, we let her avoid fatty food, flour based food. Her father took a picture the patient's head parts and we compared the symptom with previous symptom. With the picture, we evaluated the patient's scalp condition. Results : After taking treatment, the scalp condition of the patient was much improved. At first, yellowish to reddish scaly pimples appear along the hairline and itching was severe. There were thick and black crusts on the scalp, red, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales. After that the crusts were fell off and the itching was disappeared during the treatment period. And then the hair loss was occurred. After a year of treatment, scalp condition and hair were back to normal. Conclusion : Herbal medicine (Hyeongbangpaedoksangamibang) with oriental medical treatments was effective in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and it helped to improve regenerating the scalp condition.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.423-427
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• 2022

The long-tailed goral, Naemorhedus caudatus (Mammalia: Bovidae), is one of the endangered animals in the Republic of Korea (Korea). Sarcoptic mange mites infested in diverse species of mammals, including humans, but no case has been reported in long-tailed gorals. We report 2 cases of mange mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, infestation in longtailed gorals. Mange mites were sampled in the skin legions of the 2 long-tailed gorals, which were rescued in 2 different regions, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do and Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do, Korea. Our results showed that the ectoparasite was the itch mite that burrowed into skin and caused scabies on the morphological inspection and placed within the phylogenetic relations of the species. The present study confirmed for the first time in Korea that mange mites are pathogenic scabies of long-tailed goral. Closer surveillance of this pathogenic ectoparasite in zoonotic and infectious ecosystems is warranted.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.218-232
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• 2023

Purpose: This study was undertaken to identify the risk factors of genital infection by examining the genital hygiene practice followed by adult women of reproductive age. The results can be applied as basic data for health education and health management on female genital hygiene practices. Methods: Data ware collected by conducting an online survey, comprising 200 adult women of reproductive age. Genital infections according to genital hygiene practice were analyzed by simple logistic regression. Results: In this study, the Odds Ratio (OR) of genital infection occurrence of genital hygiene practices used were disposable briefs 4.11 (CI 1.79-9.39, p=0.020), feminine deodorant spray 3.13 (CI 1.37-7.15, p=0.007), deodorant, vaginal inserts (tabs/supp) 10.60 (CI 3.97-28.28, p<0.001), over the counter anti-itch products 3.73 (CI 1.67-8.34, p=0.001), blotting 11.47 (CI 4.62-28.48, p<0.001), natural sea sponge 4.98 (CI 2.04-12.15, p<0.001), reusable cotton pads 5.76 (CI 2.48-13.33, p<0.001), tampons 2.60 (CI 1.17-5.77, p=0.019), tampons/pads between periods 4.79 (CI 2.07-11.10, p<0.001) and tampons/pads combination 4.11 (CI 1.79-9.39, p=0.001) Conclusion: Our results indicated the necessity to refrain from unnecessary application of genital hygiene practices, which is highly related to genital infections identified in this study. There is a need to continue education for proper performance.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2023년도 임시총회 및 춘계학술대회
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• pp.40-40
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• 2023

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin diseases caused by skin barrier dysfunction. Allium victoralis var. Platyphyllum (AVP) is a perennial plant used as vegetable and herbal medicine. The purpose of this study was to suggest that AVP is a new cosmetic material by examining the effects of AVP on the skin barrier and inflammatory response. A bibliometric network analysis was performed through keyword co-occurrence analysis by extracting author keyword from 69 articles retrieved from SCOPUS. We noted the anti-inflammatory activity shown by the results of clustering and mapping from network visualization analysis using VOSviewer software tool. HPLC-UV analysis showed that AVP contains 0.12 ± 0.02 mg/g of chlorogenic acid and 0.10 ± 0.01 mg/g of gallic acid. AVP at 100 ㎍/mL was shown to increase the mRNA levels of filaggrin and involucrin related to skin barrier function by 1.50-fold and 1.43-fold, respectively. In the scratch assay, AVP at concentrations of 100 ㎍/mL and 200 ㎍/mL significantly increased the cell migration rate and narrowed the scratch area. In addition, AVP suppressed the increase of inflammation-related factors COX-2 and NO and decreased the release of β-hexosaminidase. This study suggests that AVP can be developed as a functional cosmetic material for atopy management through skin barrier protection effects, anti-inflammatory and anti-itch effects.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제38권9호
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• pp.1237-1242
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 녹용의 효율을 높이고 아울러 새로운 약리효과를 기대하기 위해 녹용을 분해하는 미생물을 탐색하였으며, 선정된 미생물 이용하여 발효시킨 녹용에 대하여 생리활성을 측정하였다. Bacillus sp., Lactobacillus sp. 및 버섯균사체중 녹용발효에 적합 균주로 B. subtilis KH-15, SCB-3과 버섯 균사체인 Cordyceps militaris, Phellinus linteus, Inonotus obliquus 26136, Inonotus obliquus 26147을 이용하여 발효녹용 제조 시 발효물의 고형분 함량은 B.subtilis KH-15와 SCB-3가 가장 높았으며, total sugar, uronic acid, S-GAG 함량은 C. militaris에 의한 발효물이 각각 1619.3 ${\mu}g$/mL, 302.0 ${\mu}g$/mL, 119.9 ${\mu}g$/mL로 가장 높은 함량을 보였으며, sialic acid 함량도 21.6 ${\mu}g$/mL로 B. subtilis KH-15의 24.8 ${\mu}g$/mL보다 다소 낮은 함량을 보였다. 면역 증강을 예측할 수 있는 항보체 활성은 B. subtilis 균주로 발효한 경우는 B. subtilis KH-15 균주의 $ITCH_{50}$값이 42.3%로 SCB-3 29.9%보다 높은 값을 보였으며, 버섯균사체를 이용한 발효 녹용 중에는 C. militaris가 50.1%로 가장 높은 항보체 활성을 보였다. 항산화력을 알 수 있는 ABTS 라디칼 소거능은 B. subtilis KH-15 발효물이 4.97 mg/mL로 가장 높은 소거능을 보였으며, DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 Inonotus obliquus 26147가 16.98 mg/mL의 $IC_{50}$값으로 가장 높은 라디칼 소거능을 보였다. 이상의 결과에 의하면 녹용추출물에 비하여 녹용 발효물은 uronic acid, S-GAG, sialic acid 등 생리활성물질을 많이 함유하였으며, 항보체 활성과 라디칼 소거능이 증진되는 것을 확인하였다. 따라서 녹용자체가 지니는 조혈작용 등 생리활성 외에 항보체 활성처럼 새로운 활성이 발현될 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 라디칼 소거능처럼 기존의 활성을 증진시키는 효과를 가지고 있음을 확인하였다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.1191-1197
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• 2000

해조류 추출물을 대상으로 항보체 활성을 검색한 결과 우수한 활성을 나타낸 참도박을 열수 추출하여 활성물질을 정제하였다. 참도박 열수 추출물을 ethanol 침전을 통해 조다당류를 얻었다. 조다당류 PE-1을 한외여과를 실시하여 분자량에 따라서 100 kDa 이하의 PE-1-A, 100에서 300 kDa 이하의 PE-1-B, 300 kDa이상의 PE-1-C를 얻었으며 우수한 활성을 보인 PE-1-C(ITCH50(%): 71.5%)를 DEAE-Toyopearl 650C ion exchange column에서 분리하여 0.75M NaCl(PE-1-CIV) 용출 획분을 이용하여 size exclusion chromatography를 실시하였다. Sepharose CL-6B 통해서 분리된 PE-1-CIV-ii ($ITCH_{50}(%)$, 82.9%)는 분자크기가 780 kDa이었으며 HPLC상에서 동질성을 가진 다당류로 확인되었다. 또한 정제 다당류 PE-1-CIV-ii는 고전 경로뿐만 아니라 보체 부경로 또한 활성화시켰으며 구성단당류는 galactose(44.3%), 3,6-anhydrogalactose(34.0%), glucose(8.2%), fucose(5.4%), xylose(5.2%) 및 rhamnose(2.9%)이고 sulfate기가 30.5%인 함황 다당류로 확인되었다. periodate 산화물과 효소 소화물에 대한 활성측정에서 PE-1-C의 pronase 소화물은 활성 감소가 없었으나 periodate 산화물에서는 활성이 감소되는 다당류의 특징을 나타내었다. PE-1-A, B, C의 sarcoma-180 고형암 모델에서 항암효과는 항보체 활성과 유사한 경향을 나타내었고 분자량이 가장 큰 PE-1-C가 대조군에 비해서 81%의 증식저해를 나타내어 항보체 활성과 항암효과가 상관성을 가짐을 시사하였다.