• 제목/요약/키워드: mineral metabolism

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미생물의 생체광물형성작용을 이용한 자기치유 스마트 콘크리트 개발에 관한 기초연구 (A Study on the Development of Self-Healing Smart Concrete Using Microbial Biomineralization)

  • 김화중;김성태;박성진;김사열;천우영
    • 콘크리트학회논문집
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    • 제21권4호
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    • pp.501-511
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    • 2009
  • 이 연구는 콘크리트구조물의 유지관리 및 보전활동의 절력화와 콘크리트구조물의 장기 수명화를 목적으로 번잡한 검사나 보수작업을 필요로 하지 않고, 콘크리트에 발생하는 미세한 균열에도 수시의 점검 등이 필요 없이 미생 물의 생체광물형성작용을 이용하여 콘크리트 그 자체에 자기치유 기능을 부여하는 것에 관한 내용이다. 이 논문은 콘 크리트에 자기치유 기능을 부여하는 것에 관한 연구 중 지금까지와는 완전히 다른 방법으로 미생물의 생체광물형성작 용(biomineralization)을 이용한 자기치유 콘크리트 개발에 관한 기초적 연구로서, Sporosarcina pasteurii가 탄산칼슘을 석 출시키는 biomineralization을 이용하여 미생물이 신진대사 작용을 할 때의 탄산칼슘 석출 반응에 의한 세포 외에 다른 화합물의 생성, 탄산염광물의 석출 및 모래표면을 고화시켜 모래의 입자를 접착하는 바인더로서의 이용을 검토 하였다. 그 결과 새로운 광물 형성 및 모래표면의 고화가 어느 정도 가능한 것이 확인되었으며, 또한 유기(미생물)·무기(CaC$O_3$) 복합 구조를 가진 calcite에 의해 균열의 보수도 어느 정도 가능한 것이 기초실험을 통해 확인할 수 있었다. 따라서 콘 크리트구조물에 이러한 미생물의 신진대사 작용에 따른 생체광물형성작용의 이용은 미생물과 같이 완성된 진정한 의미 의 자기치유 콘크리트가 될 것으로 사료되며, 이러한 미생물의 적용에 따른 효과는 보수 기능뿐만 아니라 환경 문제를 배려한 새로운 재료로서의 개발로 이어져 향후 더욱 더 중요한 연구주제의 하나가 될 것이다.

Anti-aging effects of Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) in differentiated embryo chondrocyte (DEC) knockout mice

  • Nam, Youn Hee;Jeong, Seo Yule;Kim, Yun Hee;Rodriguez, Isabel;Nuankaew, Wanlapa;Bhawal, Ujjal K.;Hong, Bin Na;Kang, Tong Ho
    • Journal of Ginseng Research
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    • 제45권1호
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    • pp.183-190
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    • 2021
  • Background: The circadian rhythm is the internal clock that controls sleep-wake cycles, metabolism, cognition, and several processes in the body, and its disruption has been associated with aging. The differentiated embryo chondrocyte (Dec) gene is related to circadian rhythm. To our knowledge, there are no reports of the relationship between dec gene expression and KRG effect. Therefore, we treated Dec gene knockout (KO) aging mice with KRG to study anti-aging related effects and possible mechanisms. Methods: We evaluated KRG and expression of Dec genes in an ototoxicity model. Dec genes expression in livers of aging mice was further analyzed. Then, we assessed the effects of DEC KO on hearing function in mice by ABR. Finally, we performed DNA microarray to identify KRG-related gene expression changes in mouse liver and assessed the results using KEGG analysis. Results: KRG decreased the expression of Dec genes in ototoxicity model, which may contribute to its anti-aging efficacy. Moreover, KRG suppressed Dec genes expression in liver of wild type indicating inhibition of senescence. ABR test indicated that KRG improved auditory function in aging mouse, demonstrating KRG efficacy on aging related diseases. Conclusion: Finally, in KEGG analysis of 238 genes that were activated and 158 that were inhibited by KRG in DEC KO mice, activated genes were involved in proliferation signaling, mineral absorption, and PPAR signaling whereas the inhibited genes were involved in arachidonic acid metabolism and peroxisomes. Our data indicate that inhibition of senescence-related Dec genes may explain the anti-aging efficacy of KRG.

간이식 후 골다공증 관리 (Management of Osteoporosis in Liver Transplant Recipients)

  • 최호정;김보람;김윤희;이정화;이은숙;김은경;조재영;최영록
    • 한국임상약학회지
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    • 제30권1호
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    • pp.51-58
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    • 2020
  • Background: Prevention of osteoporosis and bone fracture is one of the important issues for liver transplant recipients because a long history of liver disease and lifelong use of immunosuppressants, including corticosteroids, may cause these diseases. In this study, we aimed to analyze liver recipient bone status, 10-year fracture risk, and medication history. Methods: The electronic medical records of adult patients aged >40 years who received liver transplantation at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital between January 2009 and June 2017 were reviewed retrospectively. On the basis of their bone mineral density and fracture history, their fracture risks were analyzed using the Korean fracture risk assessment tool. Results: A total of 57 liver transplant recipients were treated with corticosteroids during a mean of 8.8 months after transplantation. 30 patients (52.6%) showed bone metabolism dysfunction such as osteopenia or osteoporosis. The 10-year femoral fracture risk was 2.1%, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry monitoring was performed, including right before liver transplantation every 27.5±19.2 months. The mean femoral bone mineral density decreased by -7.2%±7.3%. Four patients (7.0%) had a fracture after liver transplantation. Osteoporotic fracture occurred in 3 patients with osteoporosis (25.0%). Among the osteopenia patients with moderate fracture risk who were not treated with bisphosphonate, 1 patient (12.5%) had a history of bone fracture after liver transplantation. Conclusions: Considering the deterioration of bone density and moderate fracture risk, medication for osteoporosis should be prescribed to liver transplant recipients with regular monitoring of bone density after transplantation.

차를 이용한 수돗물 간접 음용시 수돗물 중 미네랄 함량 변화 연구 (Study on the Changes of the Mineral Contents in Tap-water Drinking with Diverse Teas)

  • 김정희;류리나;송대성;이정엽;이영주
    • 대한환경공학회지
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    • 제37권9호
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    • pp.511-516
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    • 2015
  • 본 연구에서는 수돗물을 끓이는 과정에서의 잔류염소와 소독부산물 제거 특성과 더불어 차를 이용하여 끓였을 때 인체 필수 미네랄 성분의 용출특성에 대해 조사하였다. 현재까지 대부분의 연구가 차를 이용하여 끓였을 때 유해 중금속의 흡착 제거에 초점을 맞추었다면, 본 연구에서는 차를 이용하여 끓였을 때 인체 필수 미네랄 성분의 용출특성에 대해 조사함으로써 보다 건강하고 안전하게 수돗물을 음용하는 방법에 대해 제언하고자 하였다. 조사결과 잔류염소농도 0.7 mg/L 수돗물을 약 20분 가열시 모두 제거되었으며, 소독부산물(THMs, HAAs, CH) 농도는 65%까지 감소하였다. 시판 차 5종(옥수수, 보리, 둥굴레, 현미, 결명자)을 이용하여 끓였을 때 인체 필수 미네랄 6종(칼슘, 칼륨, 나트륨, 마그네슘, 황, 인)의 단위중량당용출량 총합은 결명자차가 최대 9.6 mg/g으로 가장 높았으며, 현미차의 용출량은 1.6 mg/g으로 상대적으로 낮았다. 특히 다른 미네랄에 비해 체내에서 정상혈압유지, 세포물질대사, 효소작용 등 중요역할을 담당하는 칼륨의 용출량이 상대적으로 높은 것으로 조사되었다. 또한 차를 이용하여 수돗물을 끓여 마시는 것만으로도 일부 미네랄성분은 한국인 영양권고 섭취량의 최대 40%까지 섭취 가능한 것으로 조사되었다.

Effect of Niacin Supplementation on Growth, Nutrient Utilization and Blood Biochemical Profile in Male Buffalo Calves

  • Kumar, Ravindra;Dass, R.S.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제19권10호
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    • pp.1422-1428
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    • 2006
  • In order to investigate the effect of different levels of niacin supplementation on growth, nutrient utilization, their balance and blood biochemical profile, 15 male buffalo calves (9-10 months of age, $88.4{\pm}4.37kg$ average body weight) were divided into 3 equal groups each of 5 calves, following a completely randomized design, and fed individually for 120 days with wheat straw and concentrate mixture to meet their nutrient requirements. In addition calves were supplemented with 0 ppm (control, group I), 100 ppm (group II) and 200 ppm (group III) niacin. After 90 days of experimental feeding a metabolism trial was conducted to estimate the digestibility of nutrients and their balance. Fortnightly body weights were recorded to assess their growth rate and blood was collected from the jugular vein at day 0 and subsequently at 30-day intervals from all the experimental buffalo calves to study blood biochemical parameters. Results showed that intake and digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, crude protein, ether extract, total carbohydrates, neutral detergent fibre, acid detergent fibre, cellulose and hemicelluloses were statistically similar in the 3 groups. Buffalo calves in all three groups were in positive nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus balance, without showing any significant effect of the treatments. Dry matter, crude protein, digestible crude protein and total digestible nutrient intake ($g/d/kgW^{0.75}$) were similar in the control and niacin supplemented groups. Digestible crude protein (%) and total digestible nutrients (%) in the ration of the 3 groups were 8.07, 7.99, 7.92 and 56.70, 56.63, 56.74, respectively, and were comparable among the groups. The average daily gain (g) in-group II (567.50) was not significantly (p>0.05) higher than group I (500.0) and group III (510.0). Blood biochemical constituents (glucose, total protein, albumin, globulin, urea-N, insulin) showed no significant effect of niacin supplementation. However, serum cholesterol (mg/100 ml) was significantly (p<0.01) lower in the 200 ppm niacin-supplemented group than in the control and 100 ppm niacin-supplemented groups. It can be concluded that supplementation of niacin at 100 and 200 ppm in the diet of buffalo calves had no significant beneficial effect on their growth and nutrient utilization.

12주 동안의 저열량식사와 행동수정요법이 비만여성의 체격지수와 생화학적 영양상태에 미치는 영향 (Effect of 12-week Low Calorie Diet and Behavior Modification on the Anthropomeric Indices and Biochemical Nutritional Status of Obese Woman)

  • 손숙미;김희준
    • 대한지역사회영양학회지
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    • 제10권4호
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    • pp.525-535
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    • 2005
  • This study was conducted to investigate the effect of a 3 week low calorie diet (LCD) and a 9 week of behavior modification (BM) program on the weight loss, mineral and vitamin status in 22 obese women. The subject were healthy, obese (PIBW> $120\%$) women aged 20 - 50 Yr and not taking any medications known to influence body composition, mineral or vitamin metabolism During the LCD program, subjects were provided commercial liquid formulas with 125 kcal per pack and were instructed to have a formula for replacement of one meal and at least one regular meal per day within the range of daily 800 - 1200 kcal intake. During the BM program the subjects weekly attended the group nutrition counseling session to encourage themselves to modify their eating behavior and spontaneously restrict their energy intakes. The BM program focused on stimulus control, control of portion sizes and modification of binge eating and other adverse habits. The initial mean energy intake of subjects was 2016.9 $\pm$ 129.8 kcal ($100.8\%$ of RDA) and dropped to 1276.5 $\pm$ 435.7 kcal at the end of a 3 week of LCD program and elevated to 1762 $\pm$ 329.3 kcal at the end of a 9 week of BM program. Carbohydrate, protein and fat intakes were significantly decreased at the end of the LCD but carbohydrate was the only macro nutrient that showed significant decrease (p < 0.05) at the end of the BM program compared to baseline. Calcium and iron intakes decreased significantly (p < 0.01, respectively) with no significant changes in other micronutrients at the end of the LCD. The mean weight of the subjects decreased from 73.8 $\pm$ 8.0 kg to 69.2 $\pm$ 7.7 kg with LCD and ended up with 67.7 $\pm$ 7.1 kg after 9 weeks of BM. The 3 weeks of LCD reduced most of the anthropometric indices such as BMI, PIBW, fat weight, wast-to-hip ratio and subscapular and suprailiac skinfold thickness. The 9 weeks of behavior modification showed slight change or maintenance of each anthropometric measurements. Weight loss and decreased WHR with the diet program induced significantly decreased systolic blood pressure. SGOT, SGPT and serum insulin levels with improved serum lipid profiles. Biochemical parameters related to iron status such as hemoglobin, hematocrit were significantly decreased (p < 0.01) at the end of the LCD. But their mean values were within normal range. The mean serum 25 (OH) vitamin $D_3$ level significantly increased after whole diet program. Serum folate level significantly decreased after 12 weeks of diet program. In conclusion 3 weeks of LCD brought 4.6 kg reduction in body weight without risk of iron, zinc or vitamin D deficiency and 9 weeks of the BM was effective to maintain nutritional status with slightly more weight reduction (1.5 kg). However calcium intake and serum folate should be monitored during the LCD and BM because of increased risk of deficiencies.

Effects of different levels of organic chromium and selenomethionine cocktails in broilers

  • Jaewoo An;Younggwang Kim;Minho Song;Jungseok Choi;Hanjin Oh;Seyeon Chang;Dongcheol Song;Hyunah Cho;Sehyun Park;Kyeongho Jeon;Yunhwan Park;Gyutae Park;Sehyuk Oh;Yuna Kim;Nayoung Choi;Jongchun Kim;Hyeunbum Kim;Jinho Cho
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • 제65권6호
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    • pp.1226-1241
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    • 2023
  • Selenium (Se) is an essential trace mineral that plays an important role in physiological processes by regulating the antioxidant defense system and enhancing immunity. Chromium is an essential mineral involved in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and also plays a role in maintaining normal insulin function. Based on these advantages, we hypothesized that the addition of selenomethionine (SeMet) and organic chromium (OC) to broiler diets would increase Se deposition, antioxidant capacity and immune response in meat. Therefore, this study analyzed the effects of OC and SeMet on growh performance, nutrients digestibility, blood profiles, intestinal morphology, meat quality characteristics, and taxonomic analysis of broilers. A total of 168 one-day-old broiler chicken (Arbor Acres) were randomly allotted to 3 groups based on the initial body weight of 37.33 ± 0.24 g with 7 replicate per 8 birds (mixed sex). The experiments period was 28 days. Dietary treatments were folloewd: Basal diets based on corn-soybean meal (CON), basal diet supplemented with 0.2 ppm OC and 0.2 ppm SeMet (CS4), and basal diet supplemented with 0.4 ppm OC and 0.4 ppm SeMet (CS8). Supplementation of OC and SeMet did not affect on growth performance, nutrient digestibility. However, CS8 supplementation increased in duodenum villus height and villus height : crypt depth, and increased in breast meat Se deposition. In addition, CS8 group showed higher uric acid and total antioxidant status than CON group. Taxonomic analysis at phylum level revealed that Proteobacteria and Firmicutes of CS4 and CS8 were lower than CON group. In genus level, the relative abundance of fecal Lactobacillus and Enterococcus of CS4 and CS8 groups were higher than CON group. In short, 0.4 ppm OC and 0.4 ppm SeMet supplementation to broiler diet supporitng positive gut microbiome change, also enhancing antioxidant capacity, and Se deposition in breast meat.

Osteosarcopenic Obesity in Elderly: The Cascade of Bone, Muscle, and Fat in Inflammatory Process

  • Du, Yang;Oh, Chorong;No, Jae-kyung
    • 한국조리학회지
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    • 제23권6호
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    • pp.173-183
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    • 2017
  • Conditions related to body composition and aging, such as osteopenic obesity, sarcopenia/ sarcopenic obesity, and the newly termed osteosarcopenic obesity(triad of bone, muscle and adipose tissue impairment), are beginning to gain recognition. Currently, it has begun to attract the attention of scholars from all over the world, however, for this disease, it still needs a more clear understanding and perception. Therefore, this article considered the osteoporosis, muscle depression, and obesity, these diseases as a gate to study the relationship among muscle, bone, and fat. In addition, in the aging process, the formation of IGF-cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen is sensitive. These hormones can not only absorb muscle protein metabolism, but also affect alienation. The decrease in IGF-cortisol in the elderly resulted in increased visceral fat, decreased muscle mass and bone mineral density, and then affected decreased skeletal muscle atrophy and decreased quality. The reduction of skeletal muscle quality and strength and increase body fat affected the adipose tissue to produce inflammatory cytokines, thereby reduced skeletal muscle, promoted cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in chronic diseases. Almost all chronic inflammatory diseases were associated with bone, muscle and fat. These mechanisms were complex and interrelated. Inflammation reduces bone formation, increases fat and reduces muscle mass. And thus not only had a significant impact on the motor system, but also made the incidence increase of fracture, osteoporosis, fragile syndrome, fall, osteomalacia and other bone disease. This article aimed to start from the interaction between the muscles and bones of the elderly, extended to obesity, muscle deficiency, osteoporosis and other diseases, finally, from a nutritional point of view, to discuss how to treat osteoporosis obesity.

토양 중 NaCl 농도에 따른 느티나무의 생리적 특성 변화 (Changes of Physiological Properties of Zelkova serrata to NaCl Concentration in Soil)

  • 송근준;한심희;하태주
    • 한국농림기상학회지
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    • 제5권3호
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    • pp.166-171
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    • 2003
  • 본 연구는 가로수의 염류 피해 원인을 밝히고, 생리생화학적 내성 특성을 구명하고자 하였다. 공시재료는 2년생 느티나무를 사용하였으며, NaCl을 0, 3, 14, 56, 112mM로 토양에 처리한 후, 근원경, 형성층 전기저항치와 잎 내 탄수화물 및 이온 함량 등을 측정하여 생리적인 피해 반응을 비교 분석하였다. 느티나무는 NaCl처리에 의해 생리적인 대사과정이 저해를 받은 것으로 나타났다. 특히 염류농도가 증가함에 따라 활력이 감소하였으며, 체내 이온농도가 변하여 이온 불균형이 발생하였다. 이러한 결과는 염류 처리에 의해 식물의 뿌리에서 수분 흡수력이 저해되면서 수분 스트레스가 유발되었기 때문인 것으로 판단된다. 반면 생장과 체내 탄수화물 대사에는 큰 영향을 주지 않았는데, 이것은 NaCl 처리 농도가 너무 낮았거나 처리 기간이 너무 짧았기 때문인 것으로 판단된다. 그러나 느티나무 가로수가 장기적으로 염류에 노출되었을 경우, 생장에 심각한 장애가 발생할 것으로 예측된다.

The Change of Bone Metabolism in Ovariectomized Rats : Analyses of MicroCT Scan and Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover

  • Yoon, Kyung-Hyuk;Cho, Dae-Chul;Yu, Song-Hee;Kim, Kyoung-Tae;Jeon, Young-Hoon;Sung, Joo-Kyung
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제51권6호
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    • pp.323-327
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    • 2012
  • Objective : The purpose of this study was to verify the appropriateness of ovariectomized rats as the osteoporosis animal model. Methods : Twelve female Sprague-Dawley rats underwent a sham operation (the sham group) or bilateral ovariectomy [the ovariectomy (OVX) group]. Eight weeks after operations, serum biochemical markers of bone turnover were analyzed; osteocalcin and alkaline phosphatase, which are sensitive biochemical markers of bone formation, and C-terminal telopeptide fragment of type I collagen C-terminus (CTX), which is a sensitive biochemical marker of bone resorption. Bone histomorphometric parameters and microarchitectural properties of 4th lumbar vertebrae were determined by micro-computed tomographic (CT) scan. Results : The OVX group showed on average 75.4% higher osteocalcin and 72.5% higher CTX levels than the sham group, indicating increased bone turnover. Micro-CT analysis showed significantly lower bone mineral density (BMD) (p=0.005) and cortical BMD (p=0.021) in the OVX group. Furthermore, the OVX group was found to have a significantly lower trabecular bone volume fraction (p=0.002). Conclusion : Our results showed that bone turnover was significantly increased and bone mass was significantly decreased 8 weeks after ovariectomy in rats. Thus, we propose that the ovariectomized rat model be considered a reproducible and reliable model of osteoporosis.