• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2002

Ecophysiologically diapause represents a syndrome of physiological and biochemical characteristics, all of which ensure survival during a long period of dormancy. Since, silkworm enters diapause as embryo at the early embryonic stage, the duration of egg life depends on the duration of embryonic diapause. The nature of diapause in silkworm, Bombyx mori, is primarily determined by genetic characters and endocrinologicnl mechanisms, mediated by environmental factors such as temperature and photoperiod. Hibernating potency value besides nucleic acid and carbohydrate metabolism, production and utilization of sorbitol are also equally responsible for induction, initiation, determination, maintenance and termination of diapause. Embryonic diapause in Bombyx moir, induced by active secretion of sub-oesophageal ganglion is attributed to hormonal system and metabolic adjustment, which serves to bring about a new physiological state. Metabolic conversion of trehalose to glycogen at induction, glycogen to sorbitol at initiation and sorbitol to glycogen at termination of diapause is correlated and in each metabolic shift a key enzyme becomes active in response to hormonal and environmental stimulation. An attempt has been made in this review article to discuss briefly the nature of embryonic diapause, influence of various factors on diapause nature, hormonal mechanism of diapause besides biochemical composition of egg, nucleic acid and carbohydrate metabolism, production and utilization of sorbitol in relation to induction, determination, maintenance, initiation and termination of diapause in the silkworm, Bombyx mori.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제67권2호
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• pp.113-120
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• 2009

Background: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) by oxidative stress may play an important role in the pathogenesis of various chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and malignancy that are linked to metabolic syndrome. Oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). We examined the relationship between IPF and presenting factors associated with metabolic disorders. Methods: One hundred fourteen patients who met the current consensus of IPF definition were enrolled from March 2000 to April 2006 in Gil Hospital and Samsung Medical Center in Korea. One hundred thirty-four control subjects without pulmonary diseases were selected from subjects who visited Gil hospital for routine medical examinations, including low-dose chest computed tomography from January 2002 to July 2006. Retrospectively, we analyzed the clinical characteristics, the results of blood examinations, and lung function tests from medical records of both groups. Results: IPF patients and control subjects differed in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus as assessed by univariate analysis. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that diabetes mellitus and obesity were associated with IPF. The adjusted odds ratios for diabetes mellitus were 2.733 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.282~5.827) and 2.001 (95% [CI], 1.063~3.766) for obesity. The remaining factors tested showed no differences between the patient group and the control. Conclusion: Diabetes mellitus and obesity may be associated with IPF development.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.248-255
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• 2017

대사적으로 건강한 비만인(metabolically healthy obese, MHO)은 대사적 합병증을 동반하지 않으며, 과도한 체지방에도 불구하고 인슐린 감수성을 유지하는 비만의 표현형이다. 이 연구는 20세 이상 70세 이하의 남성을 대상으로 비만과 대사적 이상 유무에 따라 MHNO, MHO와 MAO군으로 분류하여 간 효소의 차이를 알아보고 대사적으로 건강한 비만남성에서 간 효소가 대사적 이상을 예측할 수 있는 지표인지 그 임상적 의의를 확인하고자 하였다. Executive Summary of The Third Report of The National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATP III) 진단기준으로 대사적 이상을 평가하였으며, 비만 진단기준은 WHO에서 제시하는 아시아인의 기준을 따라 세 군으로 분류하였다. 최종 연구 대상자 9,683명 중 대사적으로 건강한 정상체중군(metabolically healthy non obese, MHNO) 2,878명, 대사적으로 건강한 비만군(metabolically healthy obese, MHO) 5,427명, 대사적으로 이상이 있는 비만군(metabolically abnormal obese, MAO) 1,378명 이었다. AST, ALT, GGT는 MAO군보다 MHO군에서 통계적으로 유의하게 낮았으나(각각 p<0.001), MHO군은 MHNO군보다는 간 효소치가 높게 나타났다(각각 p<0.001). 또한 간 효소는 대사증후군 위험요인과 관련이 있으며, 허리둘레, 공복혈당, 총콜레스테롤, 중성지방, HDL-C은 AST, ALT, GGT에 영향을 미치는 위험요인으로 나타났다. 결론적으로 대사적으로 건강한 비만남성에서 간 효소가 대사적 이상을 예측할 수 있는 지표인 것을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제50권5호
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• pp.447-459
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• 2017

본 연구는 2015년 KNHANES 자료를 이용하여 30~64세 전당뇨병 대상자들의 유제품 및 어패류의 식품섭취와 대사증후군 위험인자와의 관련성을 분석하였다. 전당뇨병군과 혈당 정상군의 일반적인 특성에서 대사증후군 위험인자 관련 생화학적 지표가 유의적 차이를 보였다. 전당뇨병군의 유제품 섭취량에 따라 분석한 결과, 유제품 섭취 중앙값 (187.0 g) 이상 대상자의 대사증후군 위험인자 중 혈중 TC 수준과 양의 연관성을 보였다. 총 에너지 섭취량, 탄수화물, 단백질, 지방, MUFAs 및 무기질 섭취량은 중앙값 이상 대상자에서 유의적으로 높았으나, 대사증후군 위험인자에 대한 보호효과는 유의적이지 않았다. 어패류 섭취량에 따른 대사증후군 위험인자와의 연관성을 분석한 결과 BP와 혈중 LDL-C 수준은 중앙값 이상 섭취하였을 때 상승할 확률이 유의적으로 감소하였다. 따라서 섭취 유제품의 유형과 함유성분을 고려한 연구 수행이 필요할 것으로 보이며, 어패류는 식사의 반찬으로 제공되는 경우가 많기 때문에 적절한 섭취량 뿐 아니라 조리방법과 함께 섭취하는 식품에 대한 추가 분석을 수행하여 건강에 미치는 효과를 명확하게 규명할 연구수행이 수반되어야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Interdisciplinary Genomics
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.24-30
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• 2022

Klinefelter's syndrome (KS) is a syndrome with extra X chromosome(s), in XY individuals, characterized by gynecomastia, small testes, and infertility. Additional X chromosomes can be present as variable karyotypic forms, including mosaicism (47,XXY/46,XY). The reported prevalence of KS ranges from one in 500 to one in 1,000 live males, but is probably underestimated. The classic phenotype is small, firm testes and infertility resulting from seminiferous tubule dysgenesis and androgen deficiency. The spectrum of KS includes tall stature with relatively long legs and arm span, decreased body hair, learning disabilities, behavioral problems, poor motor skills, and other important medical issues, such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular disease, certain neoplasia. The increased risk of certain medical problems in KS can be attributed to a direct effect of the extra X chromosome, the combined action of multiple genomic and epigenetic factors, or the hormonal imbalances. Typically, chromosome analysis is not ordered for adult patients with general medical conditions, except for suspected cases of hematologic and lymphoid disorders. Even though it was found during work-up for certain disorders in adult patient, most physicians do not suspect KS or consider its impact. Therefore, understanding the pathophysiology and variable manifestation in KS is necessary, and discussions with multidisciplinary teams will help to diagnose and treat males with KS.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.239-247
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• 2022

Objective: Asafoetida is a gum derived from Ferula assa-foetida, which is used in traditional Iranian medicine to treat some reproductive system disorders. The effects of asafoetida on ovarian tissue, expression of certain genes associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and levels of liver, kidney, and blood cell factors after treatment in a rat model were investigated. Methods: Thirty rats were divided into five groups: normal, polycystic, and treatment with three doses of asafoetida (12.5, 25, and 50 mg/kg for 3 weeks after PCOS induction). PCOS was induced by letrozole at a dose of 1 mg/kg administered orally for 3 weeks. Blood samples were taken, and the ovaries were removed and prepared for histomorphometric examination. Liver and kidney parameters were measured. The mRNA expression levels of luteinizing hormone receptor, CYP11A1, adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, adiponectin, and adiponectin receptors 1 and 2 were also measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results: The levels of liver, kidney, and blood parameters did not significantly differ between the treatment groups and the control group. At doses of 25 and 50 mg/kg, ovarian histopathology, especially the thicknesses of the theca and granulosa layers, was significantly improved relative to the PCOS group. The expression of target genes also improved in the 25 and 50 mg/kg treatment groups. Conclusion: Asafoetida can be used to treat PCOS as a complementary approach to conventional therapies. Asafoetida appears to act by regulating and activating metabolic and ovarian cycle enzymes.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.779-784
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• 2013

부모의 당뇨병 가족력과 가족력이 있는 한국 성인 남성을 대상으로 대사증후군의 인자와 관계를 파악하고자 한다. 자료는 질병관리본부에서 실시한 국민건강영양조사 제5기 1차년도(2010년) 자료를 이용하였다. 대상자수는 총 2,045명으로 하였다. 통계분석은 복합표본설계 일반선형 회귀분석을 이용하여 분석하였고, 통계적 유의성은 p<0.05로 하였다. 일반적 특성을 보정하여 다변량 분석을 한 결과 아버지가 가족력이 있는 경우 허리둘레(wc)는 2.5cm, 공복혈당(glu)의 경우 9.6mg/dL, 중성지방의 경우 41.6mg/dL 증가하였다. 어머니가 가족력이 있는 경우 허리둘레(wc)는 2.4cm, 공복혈당(glu)의 경우 15.4mg/dL, 중성지방의 경우 27.2mg/dL 증가하였다. 결과적으로 아버지가 당뇨병 가족력이 있는 자녀의 허리둘레, 공복시 혈당, 중성지방과 어머니가 가족력이 있는 자녀의 허리둘레와 공복시 혈당의 수치가 유의하게 높게 나타난 것을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.477-494
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• 2022

This study investigated the potential role of dietary factors associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in Koreans. The scoping review method was used to evaluate the studies that utilized the secondary data sets comprising the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) and the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES). Articles published between 2012 and 2022 were identified using RISS, KISS, DBpia, PubMed, and ScienceDirect databases. In all, there were 32 published articles on obesity and 119 on MetS. Obesity research included eight articles on nutrients, 12 on food items/food groups, two on dietary patterns, nine on dietary behavior/eating habits, and one on the dietary index. MetS studies comprised 34 articles on nutrients, 43 on food items/food groups, seven on dietary patterns, 25 on dietary behavior/eating habits, and 10 on the dietary index. Carbohydrates, alcohol, and coffee consumption were the most frequently studied dietary factors for obesity and MetS. The primary areas of study were largely focused on nutrients and food items/food groups. Thus, to overcome the paucity of information on the relationship of dietary patterns and dietary indexes with obesity and MetS, there is a need for further research using the KNHANES and KoGES data sets.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.597-606
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• 2023

본 연구는 2022년 5월부터 2023년 2월까지 부산 지역 일개 의료기관을 내원한 환자들 중 경동맥 초음파 검사와 피검사를 모두 시행한 235명을 대상으로 후향적 분석을 시행하였다. 연구 목적은 경동맥 초음파를 통해 내중막 두께와 혈류속도를 측정하고 대상자들의 BMI 및 대사증후군 영향 인자들을 분석하여 내중막 두께와 혈류속도에 미치는 영향에 대하여 분석하고자 하였다. 경동맥 내중막 두께와 BMI의 상관관계 분석 결과 p=0.000으로 나타나 상관관계가 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 혈류속도와 BMI의 상관관계 분석 결과 p=0.015로 나타나 상관관계가 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 그밖에 연령(p=0.000), 공복혈당(p=0.002), 음주(p=0.006) 등이 경동맥 내중막 두께와 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 경동맥 내중막 두께의 증가는 심뇌혈관질환으로 인한 이벤트의 증가를 발생시킨다. 따라서 경동맥 내중막 두께를 증가시키는 요인들을 배제 시키려는 노력이 반드시 필요하며 또한 다양한 예측 방법의 연구와 정기적인 검진을 통한 심혈관질환을 예방하는 것이 무엇보다 중요할 것이다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.115-120
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• 2008

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between serum ferritin and the metabolic syndrome (MS). Methods : We conducted a cross-sectional study of 1,444 adults over age 40 and under age 70 that lived in a rural area and participated in a survey conducted as part of the Korean Rural Genomic Cohort Study (KRGCS). The MS was defined as the presence of at least three of the followings : elevated blood pressure, low high density lipoprotein cholesterol, elevated serum triglycerides, elevated plasma glucose, or abdominal obesity. After adjustment for age, alcohol intake, menopausal status, body mass index (BMI), high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), odds ratios (ORs) for the prevalence of the MS by sex were calculated for quartiles of serum ferritin using logistic regression analysis. Results : The MS was more common in those persons , with the highest levels of serum ferritin, compared to persons with the lowest levels, in men (37.1% vs. 22.4%, p=0.006) and women (58.8% vs. 34.8, p<0.001). In both sexes, the greater the number of MS components presents, the greater the serum ferritin levels. After adjustment for age, alcohol intake, and menopausal status, the OR for metabolic syndrome, comparing the fourth quartile of ferritin with the first quartile, was 2.21 (95% confidence interval; CI=1.26-3.87; p-trend=0.024) in men and 2.10 (95% CI=1.40-3.17; p-trend=0.001) in women. However, after further adjustment for BMI, hs-CRP, and ALT, the ORs were statistically attenuated in both sexes. Conclusions : Moderately elevated serum ferritin levels were not independently associated with the prevalence of the MS after adjusting for other risk factors. Further studies are needed to obtain evidence concerning the association between serum ferritin levels and the MS.