• 생명과학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.199-205
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• 2006

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors alpha (PPAR $\alpha$)는 지질대사와 관련하여 대사증후군 발생과 관련이 있을 수 있는 강력한 잠재 유전자로 고려되고 있으므로 한국인에 있어서 PPAR$\alpha$ L162V 유전자 다형성과 대사증후군과의 연관성을 확인하고자 고신대학교 복음병원에서 2004년 12윌에서 2005년 7월 사이에 건강진단을 받았던 수진자 542명(대사 증후군 : 262명, 정상인 : 280명)을 대상으로 신장, 체증, 체질량지수, 허리둘레와 수축기와 이완기 혈압, 공복 혈당, 총콜레스테롤, HDL 콜레스테롤, LDL 콜레스테롤과 중성지방 수치를 측정하였으며, 대사증후군의 정의는 혈압, 공복 혈당, HDL 콜레스테롤, 중성지방은 NCEP ATP III의 기준을 적용하였고, 허리둘레는 WHO 아시아-서태평양 기준을 적용하였다. PCR-ASO (polymerase chain reaction allele-specific oligonucleotide) 방법에 의해 대상자들의 PPAR$\alpha$ L162V 유전자 다형성을 확인하였다. 연구결과 PPAR$\alpha$ 484번 염기서열의 $C{\rightarrow}G$ 돌연변이가 나타난 사람은 조사대상자 542명 가운데 1명(0.2%) 이었다. 한국인에서는 PPAR$\alpha$ L162V 유전자 다형성이 거의 일어나지 않았으며, 이의 확인을 위하여 더욱 많은 사람을 대상으로 연구가 진행되어야 할 필요가 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.233-241
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• 2013

There are limited data on healthy dietary patterns protective against metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) development. We identified dietary patterns among middle-aged and older adults and investigated the associations with the incidence of MetSyn. A population-based prospective cohort study included 5,251 male and female Koreans aged 40-69 years. At baseline, all individuals were free of MetSyn, other major metabolic diseases, and known cardiovascular disease or cancer. Cases of MetSyn were ascertained over a 6-year of follow-up. Dietary patterns and their factor scores were generated by factor analysis using the data of a food frequency questionnaire. We performed pooled logistic regression analysis to estimate multivariable-adjusted relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for associations between factor scores and MetSyn risk. Two dietary patterns were identified; (1) a healthy dietary pattern, which included a variety of foods such as fish, seafood, vegetables, seaweed, protein foods, fruits, dairy products, and grains; and (2) an unhealthy dietary pattern, which included a limited number of food items. After controlling for confounding factors, factor scores for the healthy dietary pattern were inversely associated with MetSyn risk (P-value for trend < 0.05) while those for the unhealthy dietary pattern had no association. Individuals in the top quintile of the healthy diet scores showed a multivariable-adjusted RR [95% CI] of 0.76 [0.60-0.97] for MetSyn risk compared with those in the bottom quintile. The beneficial effects were derived from inverse associations with abdominal obesity, low HDL-cholesterol levels, and high fasting glucose levels. Our findings suggest that a variety of healthy food choices is recommended to prevent MetSyn.

• Clinical Nutrition Research
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.172-182
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• 2017

We investigated the association between dietary habits/food group consumption patterns and early risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), a main cause for metabolic disease. Study participants were recruited from the health promotion center in Dong-A University Hospital and public advertisement. Study subjects (n = 243, 21-80 years) were categorized into three groups: Super-healthy (MetS risk factor [MetS RF] = 0, n = 111), MetS-risk carriers (MetS RF = 1-2, n = 96), and MetS (MetS $RF{\geq}3$, n = 27). Higher regularity in dietary habits (breakfast-everyday, regular eating time, non-frequent overeating, and non-frequent eating-out) was observed in the Super-healthy group than in the MetS-risk carriers, and particularly in the MetS subjects. The relationship between food group consumption patterns and MetS-risk related parameters were investigated with adjustment for confounding factors. Fruit consumption was positively associated with HDL-cholesterol, and tended to be negatively associated with waist circumference, triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol, and insulin resistance (IR). The consumption of low-fat meats and fish, and vegetables was negatively associated with hs-CRP. Specifically, the consumption of seafoods belonging to the low-fat fish was negatively associated with fasting glucose, hs-CRP, and interleukin (IL)-6. Anchovy/dried white baits consumption was negatively associated with fasting insulin and IR. Green-yellow vegetables consumption was negatively associated with fasting insulin, IR, and hs-CRP. On the other hand, sugars and fast-foods were positively associated with LDL-cholesterol. Additionally, fast-foods consumption was positively associated with hs-CRP and IL-6 levels. In conclusion, dietary habits/food group consumption patterns are closely associated with MetS-risk related parameters in Koreans. It may suggest useful information to educate people to properly select healthy foods for early prevention of MetS.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.475-484
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• 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Korean women with obesity. Methods: Cancer-free women (n=6 142 486) aged 40-79 years, who underwent National Health Insurance Service health examinations in 2009 and 2010 were included. The incidence of CRC was followed until 2018. The hazard ratio (HR) of MetS for the incidence of colon and rectal cancer was analyzed according to body mass index (BMI) categories, adjusting for confounders such as women's reproductive factors. In addition, the heterogeneity of associations across BMI categories was assessed. Results: Women with MetS were at increased risk of colon and rectal cancer compared to women without MetS (HR, 1.20; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.16 to 1.23 and HR,1.15; 95% CI, 1.11 to 1.20), respectively. The HR of MetS for colon cancer across BMI categories was 1.12 (95% CI, 1.06 to 1.19), 1.14 (95% CI, 1.08 to 1.20), and 1.16 (95% CI, 1.12 to 1.21) in women with BMIs <23.0 kg/m², 23.0-24.9 kg/m², and ≥25.0 kg/m², respectively. The HR of MetS for rectal cancer across corresponding BMI categories was 1.16 (95% CI, 1.06 to 1.26), 1.14 (95% CI, 1.05 to 1.23), and 1.13 (95% CI, 1.06 to 1.20). The heterogeneity of associations across BMI categories was not significant in either colon or rectal cancer (p=0.587 for colon cancer and p=0.927 for rectal cancer). Conclusions: Women with MetS were at increased risk of colon and rectal cancer. Clinical and public health strategies should be considered for primary CRC prevention with an emphasis on improving women's metabolic health across all BMI groups.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.246-256
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 수도권에 위치한 일개 종합병원의 건강검진 수검자 중 대사증후군 위험요인을 두 가지 이상 보유한 346명을 대상으로 건강검진과 설문조사 자료, 한국인 상용식품의 총 항산화능 데이터베이스와 연계한 식사 자료를 분석하여 성별에 따라 대사증후군 환자 및 위험군의 식사 내 총 항산화능과 그에 따른 산화스트레스 및 대사 지표의 특성을 파악하였다. 대상자들의 식사 내 평균 총 항산화능은 여성이 196.4 mg VCE/d/1,000 kcal, 남성이 132.0 mg VCE/d/1,000 kcal로 남성은 총 항산화능 수준이 높을 수록 GGT로 추정한 산화스트레스 수준과 수축기 이완기 혈압, 혈중 중성지질 농도의 이상자 비율이 유의하게 낮았던 반면 여성은 그렇지 않았다. 또한 남성은 플라바논, 안토시아니딘을 비롯한 플라보노이드의 섭취밀도가 GGT와, ${\alpha}$-카로틴, ${\beta}$-카로틴, 루테인/제아잔틴을 비롯한 카로티노이드의 섭취밀도가 d-ROMs과 유의한 음의 상관관계를 보인 반면 여성에서는 ${\alpha}$-토코페롤과 ${\gamma}$-토코페롤만이 BAP와 양의 상관관계를 보였다. 식사 내 총 항산화능 수준에 따른 높은 산화스트레스 수준과 대사 지표 이상자의 유병률 차이는 남녀 모두 유의하지 않았다. 추후 식사 내 총 항산화능과 대사증후군을 비롯한 만성질환의 관련성을 규명하기 위하여 대규모의 표본으로 전향적 연구를 진행할 필요가 있을 것이라 사료된다.

• 대한예방의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한예방의학회 2002년도 제54차 추계 학술대회 연제집
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• pp.343-344
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• 2002

• 대한예방의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한예방의학회 2004년도 제56차 추계 학술대회 연제집
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• pp.44.1-44.1
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• 2004

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제13권11호
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• pp.5271-5283
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• 2012

본 연구는 최근 울산 지역 중학생의 비만율 변화와 대사증후군 발생위험 요소들의 상관관계를 파악하여 학교건강증진사업의 기초자료를 제공하기 위하여 수행되었다. 연구를 위하여 2007년부터 2011년까지 '인구보건복지협회 울산지회'에서 실시한 울산시 관내 중학교 2학년생에 대한 건강검진에 참여한 58,298명의 자료를 수집 분석하였다. 울산지역 중학교 2학년생의 비만율의 변화는 조사 대상 전체와 여학생에 있어서는 2007년부터 2010년까지 줄고 있다가 2011년 다시 증가하였다. 남학생은 2008년에 비만율이 가장 높았고 2010년에 가장 낮았다. 모든 연도에서 남학생에서 여학생보다 과체중과 비만 유병률이 모두 통계적으로 유의하게 높았다. 혈압 항목을 제외한 4개 항목 만으로서의 판정에서 전체 학생의 대사증후군 유병률은 0.58%였으며 저체중군은 0%, 정상군은 0.01%, 과체중군은 0.31%, 비만군에서는 4.53%로 비만도가 증가할수록 대사증후군 유병률은 급격히 증가하였다. 전체 학생 중 대사증후군 진단항목별 유병률은 고중성지방혈증이 36.58%로 가장 높았고 다음이 저HDL 6.47%, 복부비만 3.72%, 고혈당 0.47% 순으로 나타났다. 비만군의 경우 대사증후군 진단항목 모두에 있어 타군에 비해 통계적으로 유의하게 높았다(P<0.05). 본 연구에서 나타난 2007년부터의 비만율의 감소추세를 이어가기 위해서는 학교에서 학생들을 대상으로 보다 다양한 비만예방 프로그램을 개발하여 지속적으로 실시해 나가는 것이 필요하다고 생각된다. 2011년의 비만도 증가에 대한 추가적인 원인 분석이 이루어진다면 보다 체계적인 학교보건정책 수립에 도움이 될 것이다.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.142-148
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• 2017

Objectives The ratio of second to fourth digit length (2D : 4D) could be a potential epigenetic marker of sexual dimorphism reflecting prenatal testosterone exposure. Testosterone is known to affect the development of the brain through an epigenetic mechanism. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of exposure to fetal testosterone on the metabolic syndrome based on 2D : 4D of schizophrenia patients and the relationship with the age of onset of schizophrenia. Methods A total of 214 schizophrenia patients participated in this study. The participant's physical and blood tests were performed according to the American National Cholesterol Education Program's Third Amendment of the Metabolic Syndrome Diagnostic Criteria, and the 2D : 4D was measured by the method designed by McFadden. Data were statistically analyzed by t-test, Pearson's correlation analysis and multiple regression model analysis. Results 2D : 4D was significantly higher in female than male in both hands, and there was a statistically significant negative correlation between 2D : 4D and the age of onset of schizophrenia in male. However, 2D : 4D did not show statistically significant correlation with metabolic factors. Conclusions Fetal testosterone suggests the possibility of affecting the age of onset of schizophrenia through the epigenetic mechanism, but there is no clear relationship with metabolic factors.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.313-320
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• 2016

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to compare the overall changes in dietary intake and metabolic syndrome risk parameters in Vietnamese marriage-based female immigrants over time. SUBJECTS/METHODS: The subjects of this study were 581 Vietnamese marriage-based female immigrants, who were recruited from local clinical centers in Korea. Baseline data were collected from 2006-2011 and the follow-up data were collected from 2012-2014. Dietary food intake was assessed by a 1-day 24-hour recall method. RESULTS: Compared to the baseline, the mean body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, high density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure increased while the fasting blood sugar, triglycerides and low density lipoprotein-cholesterol decreased at follow-up. The total consumption of foods such as vegetables/fruits/seaweeds/mushrooms, oil and fat, and eggs decreased during the follow-up period, whereas the consumption of sugars, beverages and meats increased. Partial correlation between the rate of change [(Follow-up - Baseline) / Baseline ${\times}100$] in metabolic syndrome risk parameters and food intake after controlling for confounding factors showed that the waist circumference was positively correlated with either the total plant food intake (r = 0.1042, P = 0.0129) or the total food intake (r = 0.0880, P = 0.0359). The plasma levels of total cholesterol (r = -0.1918, P = 0.0289) and HDL-cholesterol (r = -0.1424, P = 0.0007) were negatively correlated with the percentage of total intake from plant food, and HDL-cholesterol levels were positively correlated with the intake of total animal food (r = 0.0980, P = 0.0217). The serum C-reactive protein levels were positively correlated with the total intake of animal food (r = 0.2374, P < 0.0001) or the percentage of total intake from animal food (r = 0.1346, P = 0.0016). CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that the change rate of dietary intake such as total plant food or animal food is associated with the change rates of metabolic syndrome risk parameters.