• 대한본초학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.43-51
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• 2018

Objectives : Pharbitidis Semen, the seeds of Ipomoea nil (L.) Roth or I. purpurea (L.) Roth, is well-known traditional herbal medicine in Korea. But it is often marketed as a different seed or mixtures of its closely related species. Thus, the present study aims to provide external and micromorphological characters and identification key by using stereoscope (ST) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) for discriminating authentic of Pharbitidis Semen. Methods : A discrimination on external morphological characteristics of sepals, fruits, seeds, and hilum, testa cell micromorphology in the original plants and its congeneric species was carried out using digital calipers, ST, and SEM. Results : Number of valves (degree of apex of each valve), number of seeds per locule, hairy in capsules and size, luster, density of hairy, hilum shape in seeds and shape of cell, anticlinal, periclinal wall in testa may have high discriminative value. The seeds of Ipomoea nil as an original plant of Pharbitidis Semen were distinguished from other species by the relative larger in size, ovoid-trigonous in shape, mostly flabellate or triangular to trapezoid in outline (c.s.), dull, and puberulent in surface and thicken anticlinal wall. Conclusions : On the basis of the results, an identification key of Pharbitidis Semen and closely related species is provided. Our observations suggest that the combination of morphological characters and other studied results could be helpful in the successfully identified authentic herbal medicines. Moreover, micromorphological characters using SEM could be useful for discriminating authentic medicines.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.272-283
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• 2012

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanism of protective effect of Jinmu-tang (JMT, Zhenwu-tang) extract on $H_2O_2$-induced cell death in C6 glial cells. Methods : Cultured C6 glial cells of white mice were pretreated with JMT extract and exposed to $H_2O_2$ for inducing cell death. We measure the cell viability by 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and investigate the cell morphology using a light microscope after crystal violet (CV) staining. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation was analyzed using a flow cytometer and a fluorescent microscope after staining with 2'7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate (DCF-DA). DNA fragmentation was analyzed using a flow cytometer after propidium iodide (PI) staining and nuclei morphology was investigated using a fluorescent microscope after 2-[4-amidinophenyl]-6-indo-lecarbamidine dihydrochloride (DAPI) staining. We analyzed expression of Bax, processing of procaspase-3 and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP), and activation of nuclear factor-${\kappa}B$ (NF-${\kappa}B$) by western blot method. Tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$) secretion was analyzed using Quantikine kit. Results : We determined the elevated cell viability by JMT extract on $H_2O_2$-induced C6 glial cell death. ROS formation, DNA fragmentation, $I{\kappa}B{\alpha}$ phosphorylation, NF-${\kappa}B$ activation, and secretion of TNF-${\alpha}$ induced by $H_2O_2$ are inhibited by JMT extract pre-treatment. JMT extract inhibits Bax expression, processing of caspase-3 and PARP that are critical biochemical markers of apoptotic cell death. Conclusions : These results suggest that JMT extract has a protective effect on $H_2O_2$-induced C6 glial cell death in various pathways.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.300-305
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• 2011

연구목적: 본 연구의 목적은 원형의 치근단 삭제를 제공하는 능력에 관한 수 종의 Ni-Ti 회전 기구들을 평가하는 것이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 실험은 50개의 단근치를 선택하여 백악상아질 경계에서 절단하였고, 근관의 치관부 1/3은 Gates Glidden bur (#2, #3, #4)를 이용하여 확대하였다. 시편들은 각 군당 10개씩 5개의 실험군들로 나누었다. 1군은 GT file, Profile .04, Quantec #9, #10을 사용했고, 2군은 1군과 유사하나 Quantec 파일 대신 Lightspeed를 사용했고, 3군은 Orifice shaper, Profile .06 종류들, Lightspeed를 사용했고, 4군은 3군과 유사하나 Lightspeed 대신 Quantec #9, #10를 사용했고, 5군은 근관 확대를 위해 GT file, Profile .04를 사용했다. 모든 치아 시편들은 치근첨으로부터 1 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm에서 절단하여 현미경하에서 관찰했다. 결과: 본 연구의 결과 실험군 2, 3군(Lightspeed file군)이 실험군 1, 4군(Quantec), 실험군 5군(GT file, profile .04종류들)에 비하여 치근단 1 mm에서 더 원형에 가까운 치근단 삭제를 보였다(p < 0.05). 치근단 3, 5 mm들에서는 각 군들 사이에서 통계학적 유의차가 없었다. 치근단 5 mm 시편들에서는 대부분의 시편들이 완전한 원형을 나타내었으며 불규칙한 모양은 관찰되지 않았다. 결론: 치근단 1 mm 시편에서 Lightspeed를 사용한 경우에서 다른 Quantec, GT와 Profile .04 종류들을 사용한 것보다 더 원형의 삭제를 얻었고, 근관장에서 최초의 Lightspeed에 맞는 크기보다 ISO 크기보다 3단계 크기 확대로는 모든 치근단 1 mm에서 원형의 삭제를 얻었을 수 없었고 단지 35%에서만 원형의 삭제를 얻을 수 있었다는 것이다. 따라서 ISO 크기보다 3단계 크기 확대가 원형 삭제를 얻기에는 불충분하며 좀 더 큰 크기로 확대하는 것이 필요함을 알 수 있으나 치아에 따라 치근단 부위 치질의 양이 다를 수 있으므로 일률적으로 적용하기에는 무리가 있을 수 있다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.835-845
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• 2008

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of FS for the modulation of ROS and MMP in a hypoxic model of cultured rat cortical cells. Methods : For the effect of FS on the viability, FS was added to culture media (neurobasal supplemented with B27) and cell viability was measured by LDH assay. To investigate the effects of FS on ROS generation and MMP preservation, cells grown in FS-containing media were given a hypoxic shock(2% $O_2/5%$ $CO_2$, $37^{\circ}C$, 3 hrs) on DIV 10, stained with $H_2DCF-DA$(10 nM) and JC-1, respectively, and observed by fluorescent microscope. Results : 1. FS has a protective effect of cortical cells in both normoxia and hypoxia. 2. FS reduced the generation of ROS and this reduction was especially significant at 3 days after hypoxia. 3. FS was effective for the maintenance of MMP in hypoxia, and this efficacy was especially significant at 3 days after hypoxia. Conclusions : Taken together, these results indicate that FS attenuates ROS generation and MMP dissipation, which eventually protects from neuronal cell death in hypoxia.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.104-118
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• 2002

Objectives : To study the effects of Kumsooyukkun-jeon on asthma. Methods : Asthma was induced to Balb/c mice with ovalbumin using the method of Hatfield et al. We measured the histological profiles of lung and trachea, numbers of cellular compartments in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), numbers and morphology of the mast cells in the trachea, numbers of mucous-secretory cells in the bronchus, morphology of the bronchus, ultramicroscopical appearance of surface of trachea and number of cilia and mucous-secretory cells by scanning electron microscope. Results : 1. Hypertrophy of mucous membrane of trachea and bronchus and bronchioles in the lung, peritracheal, peribronchus and peribronchiolar inflammatory cell infiltration, and mucoid exudate deposition the lumen were observed in control groups but these phenomena were recovered in the Kumsooyukkun-jeon groups. 2. Cellular compartments including neutrophil and eosinophil were increased in the BALF of control groups but these phenomena were recovered in the Kumsooyukkun-jeon groups. 3. Degranulation and decrease of the numbers of mast cells were detected in the trachea of control groups. However, these phenomena were recovered in the Kumsooyukkun-jeon groups. 4. Shedding, decrease of cilia cell and increase of mucous-secretory cells in the surface of the trachea were measured in control groups but these phenomena were recovered in the Kumsooyukkun-jeon groups. Conclusions : It is considered that Kumsooyukkun-jeon has somewhat favorable effects on asthma.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.187-199
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• 2009

Objectives : The electroacupuncture was generally has been used in oriental medicine doctors. In recent years, there have been a few studies about safety and stability of acupuncture needle in itself, but then again research of acupuncture needle safety and stability on applying electroacupuncture have been insignificant. Therefore we investigated the safety and change in mechanical characteristic of acupuncture needle in electroacupuncture therapy. Methods : We observed mechanical characteristic change by SEM(Scanning Electron Microscope) and EDX(Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy), evaluated the hardness by vickers hardness tester. We used MTT assay and cell stain to study about biocompatibility of electroacupuncture. Results : In this study, any corrosion of material, alternation of elements, and change of hardness were not observed in surface analysis using SEM and EDX. In cytotoxity evaluation using MTT assay and cell stain, cell survival rate was low when practicing the electroacupuncture for more than 3 hours. Conclusions : Change of mechanical property was not observed based on the test results using surface analysis and hardness estimation by the electroacupuncture. And considering the biocompatibility, electroacupuncture was thought to be safe in an hour based on cytotoxity evaluation using MTT assay and cell stain.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.324-331
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• 2017

Objectives: This study evaluated smear layer removal by different chemical solutions used with or without ultrasonic activation after post preparation. Materials and Methods: Forty-five extracted uniradicular human mandibular premolars with single canals were treated endodontically. The cervical and middle thirds of the fillings were then removed, and the specimens were divided into 9 groups: G1, saline solution (NaCl); G2, 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl); G3, 2% chlorhexidine (CHX); G4, 11.5% polyacrylic acid (PAA); G5, 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). For the groups 6, 7, 8, and 9, the same solutions used in the groups 2, 3, 4, and 5 were used, respectively, but activated with ultrasonic activation. Afterwards, the roots were analyzed by a score considering the images obtained from a scanning electron microscope. Results: EDTA achieved the best performance compared with the other solutions evaluated regardless of the irrigation method (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Ultrasonic activation did not significantly influence smear layer removal.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.33-39
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• 2005

Objectives : Because Ligusticum sinense Root as well as those of Angelica tenuissima Root are sole as Gobon(藁本) in domestic markets, morphological characteristics of them are attempted to be distinguished. Methods : The slice of the tested material made by paraffin section technique was colored with Safranine Malachite Green contrast methods, and then observed and photographed by olymphus-BHT. Results : 1. Angelica tenuissima Root has considerable number of thick roots, but Chinese Ligusticum sinense Root and Ligusticum jeholense Root are composed of rhizomes mostly with small roots. 2. Intersection of rhizomes of Angelica tenuissima Root shows a 'V'-like arrangement of xylem vessel. 3. Chinese Ligusticum sinense Root and Ligusticum jeholense Root did not show the 'V'-like arrangement, and sliced fiber bundles were found in xylem. 4. There was no difference between Chinese Ligusticum sinense Root and Ligusticum jeholense Root. Conclusions : In conclusion, Angelica tenuissima Root, Chinese Ligusticum sinense Root, and Ligusticum jeholense Root show characteristic differences in internal forms, so that it is possible to distinguish them with optical microscope.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2007

Objectives : This research was observed by examining the external and internal parts and the quantity of the surface components of the wild type and cultivar of Angelica tenuissima in korea. Methods : The slice of the tested material made by paraffin section technique was colored with Safranine Malachite Green contrast methods, and then observed and photographed by the microscope and examined the quantity of the surface components. Results : 1. The cultivar has comparatively many thick roots while the wild type has many radicles, with its root and stem constituting the major part, and the size of its root is small. 2. In case of ferulic acid, the wild type contains 0.066% of it, while the cultivar, 0.031%, The wild type contains 4.258% of z-ligustilide and the cultivar, 1.956%. Conclusions : It was thought that there might be also some differences in their genetic characteristics, etc. On this, however, further in-depth study is needed.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.9-14
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• 2007

Objectives : This research was observed by examining the external and internal parts and the quantity of the surface components of the wild type and cultivar of Angelica dahurica in korea. Methods : The slice of the tested material mede by paraffin section technique was colored with Safranine Malachite Green contrast methods, and then observed and photographed by the microscope and examined the quantity of the surface components. Results : In the shape of the roots, the wild type had a very thin main root and 2 long roots, while the cultivar had a long root branched out from the short and thick main root making a square pyramid shape. Isoimperatorin was detected at Rt $17{\sim}18$ minutes. The wild type contained 0.56% while the cultivar contained it of 0.355%, thus the component of the wild type was about 1.5 times of that of the cultivar. Conclusions : It was thought that there might be also some differences in their genetic characteristics, etc.