• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.146-154
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• 2011

어린이용 시럽제의 우식유발능에 관해 알아보기 위하여 국내에서 시판 중인 일반의약품 어린이용 시럽제 8종에 대한 생체 외 연구를 사행하였다. 어린이용 시럽제 8종을 실험군으로 10% 자당을 양성 대조군, 인공 타액을 음성 대조군으로 하였다. 실험군 및 대조군의 pH를 측정하고 시료용액 20 ml의 pH를 7로 맞추는데 필요한 2 N NaOH의 부피로 완충능을 측정하였다. Ostwald 파이햇을 시료용액 2 ml가 통과하는데 걸린 시간을 측정하여 비점조도를 계산하였다. Streptococcus mutans의 배양액을 접종 후 48시간 배양하여 pH의 변화를 측정해서 산생성능을 살펴보았다. 하루에 3번 시료용액에 유치 법랑질 시편을 20분간 넣은 후 인공타액에 보관하는 pH 순환모텔을 5일간 적용하였고 표면미세정도의 변화를 측정하여 유치 법랑질 침식능을 검사하였다. 본 연구 결과로부터 어린이용 시럽제는 자체 산도 및 완충능, 점조도, 유치 법랑질 침식능에서 모두 우식유발 가능성이 높음을 알 수 있으며 산생성능에서도 3종를 제외한 어린이용 시럽제가 양성대조군보다 높게 나타남으로써 우식 유발가능성이 높음을보여준다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.155-163
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• 1998

정자기장이 MC3T3-E1 세포의 골생성능력에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 알아보기 위하여 MC3T3-E1 세포를 4well 세포배양접시에 $SmCo_5$ 영구자석을 이용하여 76.4mT의 정자기장을 가한 상태에서 5일, 7일, 11일, 15일 및 21일간 배양한 후 세포의 ALP 활성도를 측정하고 Alizarin red S 염색을 통하여 골결절양상을 관찰하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. $\cdot$정자기장을 가한 군중 7일군, 11일군 및 15일군에서 MC3T3-E1세포의 ALP활성도가 대조군에 비해 낮게 나타났으며 (p<0.01) 그중 11일군에서 가장 억제효과가 많았다. $\cdot$Alizarin red S 염색을 통한 골결절 양상은 11일군까지는 실험군과 대조군 모두에서 염색양상이 나타나지 않았고 15일군에서 대조군은 소량의 골결절이 염색되었으며 실험군은 골결절 염색이 되지 않았으며 21일군에서는실험군과 대조군 모두에서 골결절이 염색되었으나 대조군에서 약간 더 염색된 양상을 나타내었다.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.68-70
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• 2010

Puer tea is a traditional beverage originating from Yunnam area of China. It supplies basic nutrients such as vitamin C. It has been well reported that daily drinking of Puer tea can help the digestion and ease the stomachache after food intake. Puer tea also contains various polyphenols which may exert antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes. Because of these functional effects on digestive system we suspected if Puer tea can display any dietary effect or decrease the obesity after long-term drinking. We employed 6-week old SD rats as experimental animal and treated them with extract of Puer tea in relation to the body weights. Rats were divided into 5 groups (NC, PC, E, E+P, E+P5). NC group was experimental control and rest of them are as follows: water only (PC), water with exercise (E), water with exercise and Puer tea extract (E+P), water with exercise and 5X extract of Puer tea (E+P5). Feeding was carried out every day for 5 weeks by oral administration. Reduction rate of body weights was highest in E group. Relative ratio of losing weight was as follows: PC group (100.78%), E group (95.57%), E+P group (94.53%) and E+P5 group (74.22%), respectively. Exercise was more helpful to control the body weight. The result strongly suggests that Puer tea is highly effective to control the body weight and could be used for pharmaceutical purpose to treat obesity without side effects.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.207-210
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• 2008

Trichophyton erinacei is a dermatophyte pathogen that infects both humans and hedgehogs. A two-month old female four-toed hedgehog presented to the Chonbuk Animal Medical Center with pruritus, excoriation and crust on her face for ten days. The owner of the hedgehog also exhibited the clinical signs of scaly erythema with fine vesicles on her neck. A presumptive diagnosis of dermatophytosis was made based on the results of an acetate tape preparation in which hyphae and chains of arthroconidia were observed. The crusts from the lesions were then cultured on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar for identification. After 10 days of incubation, downy colored colonies that had a central umbo with a white granular surface and a yellow pigment ring in the reverse were observed. Microscopic analysis revealed the presence of numerous teardrop shaped microconidia singly attached to the sides of the hyphae. In addition, 2-6 roomed macroconidia that were somewhat irregular in shape and size were present, and abundant intermediate sized spores were observed between the micro and macro conidia. To confirm that the culture was T. erinacei, the internal transcribed spacer region of the 5.8S phase of the ribosomal RNA gene (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 rDNA) was amplified by PCR and then sequenced. A 679-base pair fragment of DNA was then compared with sequences in GenBank and found to be 99% homologous with sequences of T. erinacei (Z97997 and Z97996. The clinical signs were resolved after four weeks of treatment with oral and topical ketoconazole and chlorhexidine. To the best of our knowledge, this represents the first case of T. erinacei isolated from a four-toed hedgehog in Korea.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.502-510
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• 2009

Although the Escherichia coli heat-labile enterotoxin B subunit (LTB) has already been expressed in several different systems, including prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, studies regarding the synthesis of LTB into oligomeric structures of pentameric size in the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae have been limited. Therefore, this study used a functional signal peptide of the amylase 1A protein from rice to direct the yeast-expressed LTB towards the endoplasmci reticulum to oligomerize with the expected pentameric size. The expression and assembly of the recombinant LTB were confirmed in both the cell-free extract and culture media of the recombinant strain using a Western blot analysis. The binding of the LTB pentamers to intestinal epithelial cell membrane glycolipid receptors was further verified using a GM1-ganglioside enzyme-linked inmmunosorbent assay (GM1-ELISA). On the basis of the GM1-ELISA results, pentameric LTB proteins comprised approximately 0.5-2.0% of the total soluble proteins, and the maximum quantity of secreted LTB was estimated to be 3 mg/l after a 3-day cultivation period. Consequently, the synthesis of LTB monomers and their assembly into biologically active aligomers in a recombinant S. cerevisiae strain demonstrated the feasibility of using a GRAS microorganism-based adjuvant, as well as the development of carriers against mucosal disease.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.46-58
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• 2014

Objectives: This study was designed to investigate intestinal immune system activation and anti-metastatic effect on cancer cells by orally administered extracts of Boyanghwano-tang. Methods: To observe immunomodulating effects of Boyanghwano-tang on Peyer's patch cells, we measured cytokines GM-CSF, IL-4. In addition to observing effects of Boyanghwano-tang on hematopoiesis, we measured proliferation of bone marrow cells mediated by Peyer's patch cells in vitro. IgA induction activated in intestinal content and serum was measured to observe the effect of orally administered Boyanghwano-tang on mucosal immune system. After administering ovalbumin (OVA) with Boyanghwano-tang, Proliferation of Peyer's patch cell was measured to investigate gut immunostimulatory effect. Anti-metastatic experiments were conducted in vivo mouse model by using colon 26-M3.1 carcinoma cell. Results: The amounts of GM-CSF and IL-4 in the culture supernatant of Peyer's patch cells were significantly increased compared to the control group. The proliferation of bone marrow cell was significantly up-regualted with Boyanghwano-tang. These results indicate that oral administration of Boyanghwano-tang enhances the secretion of hematopoietic growth factors such as GM-CSF and IL-4 from Peyer's patch cells, and these cytokines also act on modulator of bone marrow cell proliferation. After orally administering OVA with Boyanghwano-tang, IgA induction and Proliferation of peyer's patch cell was up-regulated with Boyanghwano-tang. These results means orally administered Boyanghwano-tang activates intestinal immune system and has an inhibitory effect on tumor metastasis. In addition, We found that orally administered Boyanghwano-tang significantly inhibited tumor metastasis in vivo. Conclusions: Orally administered Boyanghwano-tang appears to have considerable activity on the anti-metastasis by activation of immune system.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.198-206
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• 2014

1. 커뮤니케이션 기술 측정도구 38문항을 번역한 후 번역 정확도, 내용분석, 내용타당도 분석을 통하여 14문항을 수정하고, 10문항을 삭제하였으며, 팀 구성원 커뮤니케이션 4문항은 연구목적에 맞지 않아 제외하여 최종 커뮤니케이션 기술 측정도구는 총 24문항으로 구성되었다. 2. 수정 보완된 커뮤니케이션 기술 측정도구의 요인분석 결과 치과위생사의 커뮤니케이션 기술은 배려와 존중, 정보 제공, 불안과 통증 감소를 위한 커뮤니케이션 등 3개의 항목으로 구분되었다. 3. 확인적 요인분석을 통한 모형의 적합도는 대체로 기준을 충족하였으며 ($X^2=899.170$ [df=227, p<0.001], RMR=0.025, RMSEA=0.078, IFI=0.886, TLI=0.872, CFI= 0.886, GFI=0.848, AGFI=0.815, NFI=0.853) 모든 요인의 개념신뢰도, 분산추출지수가 일반적 기준을 충족시켜 집중타당성이 입증되었다. 모든 요인의 평균분산추출값은 각 요인간상관 관계 제곱값보다 크게 나타나 판별타당성도 입증되었다. 4. 내적일관성을 알아보기 위한 Cronbach's ${\alpha}$는 0.8 이상으로 높은 신뢰수준으로 나타났다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 보았을 때, 치과위생사의 커뮤니케이션 측정도구는 타당도와 신뢰도가 높고 적합하다고 검증되었다. 향후 우리나라 치과위생사의 커뮤니케이션 기술의 전문적인 발전과 연구에 활용되어 궁극적으로 환자 구강건강 증진 및 병원 경영에 도움을 줄 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.162-169
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• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 새로운 비색법인 $Cariview^{(R)}$를 이용한 우식 활성 검사의 타당성 및 모자간 우식 경험 및 활성의 상관성 평가를 하고 기존의 특정 세균 배양법인 $CRT^{(R)}$ bacteria 검사와 비교 평가하는 것이다. 만 6세 미만 어린이 - 어머니 34쌍(총 68명)이 사전 동의 하에 연구에 참여하였다. 설문 조사 및 구강 검사 후 우식 활성 검사인 $Cariview^{(R)}$와 $CRT^{(R)}$ bacteria 검사를 각각의 대상자에게 시행하였다. 실험 결과 $Cariview^{(R)}$ 점수는 어린이의 우식 경험 유치수(dft)와 통계적으로 유의한 상관성을 나타냈고(r = 0.598, p < 0.01) 상관 정도는 $CRT^{(R)}$ bacteria 점수보다 높았다. $Cariview^{(R)}$ 점수는 어머니와 어린이의 우식 치아수(DT, dt)와 통계적으로 유의한 상관성을 나타냈다(p < 0.05). $Cariview^{(R)}$와 $CRT^{(R)}$ bacteria 검사 모두에서 모자간 우식 경험 및 우식 활성은 통계적으로 유의한 상관성을 나타내지 않았다(p > 0.05). $Cariview^{(R)}$ 비색법은 어린이의 치아 우식 경험 및 현재의 치아 우식 상태를 적절히 반영하며 우식 위험도를 예측하고 예방 전략을 수립하는 데 임상적으로 유용할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.267-278
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• 1995

Human polymorphonuclear leukocytes(PMN) are the most numerous host cell in periodontal pockets and their presumed role is to form a protective barrier between the bacteria and periodontal tissues. Microbial component LPS activates macrophages to produce $IL-1{\beta}$, $MIP-1{\alpha}$, $-1{\beta}$, $TNF-{\alpha}$ and IL-6, etc. These cytokines have autocrine function to the macrophages, and paracrine function to other cell such as PMN and affect them to produce some biological functions. In the present study, human PMN were tested for the expression of $IL-1{\beta}$ and $MIP-1{\alpha}$ mRNA. Also we performed the receptor binding assay and in vitro assay for the antimicrobial action of HL-60 cell to determine whether HL-60 can replace the peripheral PMN in analyzing the biological functions. PMN were stimulated with $IL-1{\beta}$, TPA, $MIP-1{\alpha}$, LPS, IL-2 and total cytoplasmic RNA were extracted for the northern blot analysis. In order to determine the induction kinetics of $IL-1{\beta}$ or $MIP-1{\alpha}$ mRNA expression, cells were stimulated for 0,1,2,3 hours. We found peak expression of $IL-1{\beta}$ mRNA after 1hr of induction with $IL-1{\beta}$, LPS and after 2hr of induction with TPA. $MIP-l{\alpha}$ also induced but a scarce $IL-l{\beta}$ message from PMN. In contrast to the $IL-l{\beta}$ mRNA expression, $MIP-1{\alpha}$ were not induced from PMN in any culture conditions. Receptors for $MIP-1{\alpha}$ were identified on dibutyryl cyclic AMP(dbcAMP)-treated HL-60 as well as peripheral PMN. dbcAMP treatment significantly enhanced antimicrobial action of undifferentiated HL-60 cell. MIP-1 further increased enhancing effect of dbcAMP. $IL-1{\beta}$, to a lesser extent, also increased dbcAMP-induced enhancing effect of antimicrobial action of HL-60 cell.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.79-87
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• 1999

To know the stress response and antioxidative effect of sulfur containing compounds, we observed the expression of the stress protein (heat shock protein; inducible protein) from mouse tissues and evaluated the protective effects to hydroxyl radical in mouse brain cell culture. Cysteine, methionine or sodium sulfide was fed by oral administration of 1 ml/per 6hr/three times with 1 mM, 2mM or 3mM to mouse, respectively. After that, the stress proteins were extracted from mouse tissues and analyzed the features of expression. The stress proteins by sulfur containing compounds were showed different aspects in the kinds and concentrations of their compounds, and in the tissues of mouse. In the liver, the stress proteins were appeared at different time on the concentration of sulfur containing compounds and had less than 20 KDa as small molecules. In general, the molecular weights of stress protein in liver, the stress proteins were appeared at different time on the concentration of sulfur containing compounds and had less than 20 KDa as small molecules. In general, the molecular weights of stress protein in the spleen were evaluated from 32KDa to 50KDA, and the induced times were relatively late at high concentration of cysteine, early at low concentration of methionine or sodium sulfide. The stress proteins in mouse muscle were detected mostly between 24hr after treatment of sulfur containing compounds. Their molecular weights were 15~24KDa. In the antioxidative effects of sulfur containing compounds to hydroxyl radical, cell viabilities were measured by 63.2% at 10 $\mu\textrm{M}$, 65.5% at 50 $\mu\textrm{M}$, 68.6% at 100 $\mu\textrm{M}$, 78.3% at 150 $\mu\textrm{M}$, or 83.0% at 200 $\mu\textrm{M}$ of cysteine, respectively. At addition of methionine, the cell viabilities were assessed as 58.1% at 10 $\mu\textrm{M}$, 62.8% at 50 $\mu\textrm{M}$, 75.7% at 100 $\mu\textrm{M}$, 78.6% at 150 $\mu\textrm{M}$, and 79.2% at 200 $\mu\textrm{M}$ after 4hrs exposure with 20mU/ml glucose oxidase (GO) system, while the numbers of live cells to hydroxyl radicals in treatment of sodium sulfide were showed 48.6% at 10 $\mu\textrm{M}$, 54.8% at 100 $\mu\textrm{M}$, 51.8% at 150 $\mu\textrm{M}$, and 51.6% at 200 $\mu\textrm{M}$ in the neuronal cells. In the inhibitory effects on the proliferation of tumor cells, percentages of dead cells of the CT-26 or HeLa cell were generally less than 30% even 48hr after addition of sulfur containing compounds. Conclusively, the results of these experiments indicate that stress protein by sulfur containing compounds can be used as physiological indicator for animal nutrition and for environment, and also that cysteine and methionine can play critical roles as an antioxidant.