• 치위생과학회지
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.251-254
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 뽕잎을 물과 에탄올로 추출하여 얻은 뽕잎추출물을 이용하여 특성을 분석하고 구강미생물에 대한 항균 및 항 진균효과를 검색하여 다음과 같은 실험결과를 얻었다. 뽕잎을 차로 마실 경우 물의 온도가 $81^{\circ}C$ 부근에서 뽕잎의 구성 성분이 물속에 용해되어 나오는 것으로 나타났다. 추출에 사용된 용매에 따라 추출된 성분 물질의 차이를 확인하기 위하여 적외선(IR) 분광분석을 실시하여 2000에서 $4500cm^{-1}$의 범위에서 에탄올과 물로 추출한 물질의 경우 흡수 피크(peak)의 강도에서는 차이를 보이기는 하지만 전체적인 추출물질의 성분에는 큰 차이가 발생하지 않는 것을 알 수 있었다. 용매에 따른 추출물질의 양은 물로 추출한 경우에 비하여 에탄올로 추출한 경우가 좀 더 많은 양의 물질이 추출되어진다는 것을 IR 특성을 통하여 확인할 수 있었다. 뽕잎의 물과 에탄올에 의한 추출물에서는 S. mutans JC-2에 대한 항균활성이 나타나지 않았으나 S. epidermis ATCC 12228와 S. aureus ATCC 29213에서 최소억제농도가 $3,200{\mu}g/ml$으로 미약하게 항균효과가 나타났다. 또한, C. albicans KCTC 1940은 $1,600{\mu}g/ml$로 항진균효과를 관찰할 수 있었다. 이와같이 뽕잎 추출물은 구강미생물에 대하여 미약하지만 항균활성을 가지고 있음을 확인 할 수 있었다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.470-488
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• 1996

The end products of the metabolism of the oral microorganism, organic acids, are an element that produces dental caries. Four organic acids in plaque fluid, lactic acid, acetic acid, succinic acid, propionic acid which take the important role in producing dental caries, were chosen to evaluate the effect of acid type and concentration. The subject, $100{\mu}m$ in thickness, were immersed in acid-buffer solution which has the different acid concentration of 10mM, 25mM, 50mM, 100mM and pH 4.3 and degree of saturation was $0.153{\pm}0.003$ kept in constant and were operated to produce artificial caries under different demineralization time (1, 2, 3 day) at x25. The results were obtained by observing under polarizing microscope at x25. 1. The subsurface lesion, specific finding of incipient enamel caries, showed positive birefringence. but surface zone and sound enamel showed negative birefringence. 2. The demineralization rate of enamel was increased as the acid concentration increased. 3. The subsurface lesion showed increasing depth in the order of lactic, acetic, propionic acid, succinic acid. 4. The concentration of organic acid in artificial caries system had an independent effect on demineralization rate in enamel under the constant pH and degree of saturation. The result of this study showed that not only pH and the acid strength but the concentration of organic acid had an independent effect on demineralization rate in early enamel caries. And through the further research on the factors influencing enamel demineralization, it will be necessary to develop an effective caries preventive therapy.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.4.1-4.9
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• 2024

Objectives: This study aims to correlate caries-causing microorganism load, lactic acid estimation, and blood groups to high caries risk in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals and low caries risk in healthy individuals. Materials and Methods: This study includes 30 participants divided into 3 groups: Group A, High-risk caries diabetic individuals; Group B, High-risk caries non-diabetic individuals; and Group C, Low-risk caries individuals. The medical condition, oral hygiene, and caries risk assessment (American Dental Association classification and International Caries Detection and Assessment System scoring) were documented. Each individual's 3 mL of saliva was analyzed for microbial load and lactic acid as follows: Part I: 2 mL for microbial quantity estimation using nutrient agar and blood agar medium, biochemical investigation, and carbohydrate fermentation tests; Part II: 0.5 mL for lactic acid estimation using spectrophotometric analysis. Among the selected individuals, blood group correlation was assessed. The χ² test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and post hoc analysis were done using Dunn's test (p < 0.05). Results: Group A had the highest microbial load and lactic acid concentration, followed by Groups B and C. The predominant bacteria were Lactobacilli (63.00 ± 15.49) and Streptococcus mutans (76.00 ± 13.90) in saliva. Blood Group B is prevalent in diabetic and non-diabetic high-risk caries patients but statistically insignificant. Conclusions: Diabetic individuals are more susceptible to dental caries due to high microbial loads and increased lactic acid production. These factors also lower the executing tendency of neutrophils, which accelerates microbial accumulation and increases the risk of caries in diabetic individuals.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.274-282
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• 2000

소아의 유구치 수복에 흔히 사용하는 stainless steel crown은 주성분으로 $70\sim90%$의 니켈과 $5\sim15%$의 크롬을 함유하고 있다. 이 중 니켈 자체가 일으킬 수 있는 allergy반응이나 발암성등의 부작용이 성인에서는 활발하게 연구되고 있으며, 특히 니켈이 포함된 합금을 이용한 보철물 주변에 병원성이 있는 니켈내성 Enterococci가 존재한다는 보고가 있어 성인과는 구강환경이 다른 소아에서도 stainless steel crown 주변에 니켈내성균주가 존재하는지를 확인하고자 이 실험을 시행하였다. 유구치에 stainless steel crown(Anatom primary crown, Sankin)을 6개월 이상 장착한 환자 15명과 유구치 협면에 치아우식증이 없는 환자 15명의 치은열구액에서 채취한 시료를 BHI 한천배지, 니켈배지 및 Bile-esculin azide(BEA) 한천 배지에 도말하였다. BEA한천배지에서 자란 enterococci를 니켈내성정도를 확인하기위해 3, 5, 10, 30, 50mM 니켈배지에 접종한후 성장상태를 관찰하였다. 실험군에서는 BHI 한천배지에서 507,350개의 균주가 분리되었으며, 이 중 니켈내성세균(3mM)은 53,864 균주였다. 대조군에서는 BHI 한천배지에서 414,590 균주가, 니켈내성세균(3mM)은 37,523 균주가 분리되었다. BEA한천배지에서는 실험군의 경우 95개가 분리되었으며, 대조군에서는 20개의 균주만이 분리되었다. BHI 한천배지에서 분리된 총 균주 수를 100으로 놓았을 때 3mM 니켈배지에서 분리된 균주는 실험군에서는 10.62%, 대조군에서는 9.05%를 차지하여 두 군간에 뚜렷한 차이는 없었으며, 3mM 니켈배지에서 자란 총 균주 수와 BEA 한천배지에서 배양된 enterococci를 3mM 니켈배지로 옮겨 배양했을 때와 비교하면, 실험군에서 0.13%, 대조군에서 0.03%로 모두 1%이하의 분포를 차지하였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 1999

Bacterial infection of the pulp results in the development of a periapical lesion with the concomitant resorption of periapical bone. The cytokines are believed to play an important role in this matter. The purpose of this study was to find the relationship among the presence of black pigmented bacteria, the levels of cytokines(TNF-${\alpha}$, -${\beta}$, IL-$1{\beta}$, and TGF-${\beta}1$), and the amount of bone resorption in periapical and pulpal diseases. For the purpose, the patients were grouped into chronic apical pathosis, acute apical pathosis, acute pulpitis, and a healthy control group. Root canal samples were taken from periapical tissue exudates during routine endodontic treatment, and the venous blood was taken from each patients. The samples were processed to measure local and systemic levels of the cytokines using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). Bacterial content of Porphyromonas endodontalis, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Prevotella nigrescens were measured by indirect immunofluorescence method and the size of the periapical lesions were measured from the radiographs. The following results were obtained: 1. The levels of bone resorptive cytokines(TNF-${\alpha}$, TNF-${\beta}$, and IL-$1{\beta}$) in exudates from acute and chronic apical pathoses were significantly higher than those from acute pulpitis and the normal pulps(p<0.05). 2. IL-$1{\beta}$ were the highest among the bone resorptive cytokines in apical pathoses. However, no statistical difference between acute and chronic lesions were found(p>0.05). 3. The levels of TGF-${\beta}1$ in exudates from acute pulpitis and chronic apical pathoses were significantly higher than those from acute apical pathoses and the normal pulps(p<0.05). However, there were no significant correlations among the levels of bone resorptive cytokines. 4. The levels of TNF-${\beta}$ in serum were significantly higher than those from the exudates while serum TGF-${\beta}1$ concentrations were significantly lower(p<0.05). 5. Exudates from the canals in which the P. nigrescens were detected showed significantly higher levels of IL-$1{\beta}$ than those from the canals without the microorganism(p<0.05). 6. There were no significant correlations among the levels of the cytokines, the amount of bone destruction, and the presence of acute and chronic symptoms(p>0.05).

• 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.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.956-964
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• 2015

Loperamide를 통해 변비가 유발된 실험동물에 유산균 투여가 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위하여 14일 동안 저농도($10^7CFU/mL$ per kg of body weight)의 유산균과 고농도($10^9CFU/mL$ per kg of body weight)의 유산균을 투여한 후, 변비개선 효과를 측정하였다. 그 결과, 변비 유발 후 유산균을 투여한 실험군들의 경우, 대조군(CON)에 비하여 변의 개수, 변 중량 및 수분 함량이 유의적으로 증가하였다. 또한 소화관 이동률을 조사한 결과, 대조군(CON)에 비하여 변비 유발 후 유산균을 투여한 군에서 정상대조군(NOR)인 군과 유사한 이동성을 보이는 것을 확인하였다. 변비가 유발된 실험동물의 혈청 중성지방, 총 콜레스테롤 함량, HDL-콜레스테롤 함량에는 유산균 투여 유무 및 유산균의 농도에 대한 영향을 크게 받지 않은 것으로 보여진다. 고농도의 유산균을 섭취시킨 실험동물군(HIG)의 경우, 분변으로 유도된 아세트산과 프로피온산의 함량이 유의적으로 높게 나타났다. 또한 헤마톡실린 및 에오신 염색을 통한 장내 상피세포 관찰을 통해 유산균 분말 투여시 장 점막의 길이와 넓이가 유의적으로 증가하는 것을 확인하였다. 메타지노믹스 유전자 분석을 통한 미생물 분포의 상동성을 비교해 본 결과, 고농도의 유산균 투여군(HIG)이 정상대조군(NOR)과 가장 흡사한 분포 특성을 가지고 있음을 보여주었다. 이상의 결과에 따라 유산균 제제는 변비 개선 효과가 있다고 볼 수 있다.

• 대한치과보존학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치과보존학회 2001년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.247-251
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• 2001

;A dental developmental anomaly is defined as an isolated aberration in tooth form, caused by a disturbance or abnormality which occurred during tooth development. There are numerous types of dental anomalies, and a considerable variation in the extent of the defects occurs with each type. Teeth with these anomalies pose unique challenges. Since the defects are not always apparent clinically, they can confuse diagnosticians investigating the etiology of pulpal pathosis. When endodontic treatment is required, the defects often hinder access cavity preparation and canal instrumentation. Treatment planning also becomes more challenging, since the defects can create complicated periodontal problems, and the malformed teeth can be difficult to restore, particularly those weakened by endodontic therapy. Fusion is defined as the joining of two developing tooth germs resulting in a single large tooth structure. The incidence of fusion is < 1% in the Caucasian population, and it is believed that physical force or pressure produces contact of the developing teeth. Clinically and radiographically, a fused tooth usually appears as one large crown with at least partially separated roots and root canals. There may be a vertical groove in the tooth crown delineating the originally separate crowns. Dens invaginatus is a deep surface invagination of the crown or root that is lined by enamel. Teeth in both maxillary and mandibular arches may be affected, but the permanent maxillary lateral incisor is the tooth most commonly involved. Studies have revealed an incidence ranging from 0.25% to as high as 10%. The invagination ranges from a slight pitting to an anomaly occupying most of the crown and root. The invagination frequently communicates with the oral cavity, allowing the entry of irritants and microorganism either directly into pulpal tissues or into an area that is deparated from pulpal tissues by only a thin layer of enamel and dentin. This continuous ingress of irritants and the subsequent inflammation usually lead to necrosis of the adjacent pulp tissue and then to periapical or periodontal abscesses. If the invagination extends from the crown to the periradicular tissue and has no communication with the root canal system, the pulp may remain vital. Recommended treatment of fused tooth and dens invaginatus has been reported in the endodontic literature. This case report describes the endodontic treatment of a maxillary laterl incisors having fused crown and dens invaginatus.natus.

• 한국가정과학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.51-67
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• 2004

This study analyzed the effects of nutrition technicians' hygiene education on cooking workers' performance of hygiene management in order to ensure the security of school meals. The situation of cooking workers' disposition in subject schools was elementary school(51.1%) and middle school(48.9%) and the type of meals was rural area type(54.2%), urban type(36.5%). and island and isolated area type(9.3%). The methods of meals management were single cooking(88.2%) and joint cooking and management(11.8%). The type of distributing meals was distributing in a dining room(93.5%), in a classroom(3.7%), and in both dining room and classroom(2.8%). Nutrition technicians' employment form included regular(53.5%) and daily(88.2%). Their education was junior college graduate(50.2%), university graduate(44.8%). and graduate school students(5.0%). Cooking workers' employment form included daily(88.2%) and regular (11.1%). suggesting that most were regular. Most cooking workers(77.4%) had at least high school certificate. Regarding the situation of cooking workers' disposition in subject schools, the number of student per one cooking worker was found as 91-120(37.2%), 61-90(22.6%). 60 and under(21.l %). 121-15006.7%). and 151 and over(2.5%). Cooking workers' level of performance of hygiene management was post-working stage(66.37/75 marks), pre-working stage(64.22/75 marks). and working stage(20.34/25 marks), The counting of meals articles in a pre-working stage(20.34/25 marks). temperature and required time in a working stage(18.78/25 marks), and machinery equipment and hygiene in a pre-working stage(21.40/25 marks) showed lowest of performance, which suggest poor service of hygiene. Cooking workers' performance of hygiene management by working stage showed the significant difference with school class(p<.001), type of schools with meals(p<.05). state of cooking workers' employment(p<.001), and cooking worker's disposition(p<.05). A working stage showed the significant difference with type of schools with meals(p<.05). A post-working stage showed the significant difference according to type of schools with meals(p<.05), and the methods of meals management(p<.05), and cooking workers' disposition(p<.05). In the execution of hygiene education, individual hygiene was highest(94.8%), followed by the management of machinery equipment and tools(89.7%), food poisoning and microorganism(94.7%), and the method of food treatment(76.4%). A yearly plan of hygiene education included established(83.9%) and not established(l6.1%). Regular education included not executed(25.1%), 2-3 times a month(l6.1%), and more than 4 a month(4.0%) and occasional education was not executed(57.0%), 1-3 times a month(26.3%), and more than 4 a month(l5.7%). In the methods for hygiene education, oral education(95.7%) was used most, followed by demonstration(10.5%), poster/photo(10.5%), video/slide(3.7%), and computer(3.7%). Frequency of improvement and complement of hygiene education included once a month(56.3%), once a year(20.7%), by quarter(l1.5%), and every six months(1l.5%). Newspaper was used most in materials of hygiene education, followed by internet, TV, nutrition technician's reeducation, information exchange between members, educational office's training, and reference book, and educational office's material. and symposium. Cooking workers' assessment of the effect of hygiene education was conducted through observation(56.8%), check table(l5.2%), question(l4.0%), and examination(14.0%). The reason of cooking workers' low level of performance included habitual custom(53.9%), lack of understanding(20.4%), overwork(l4.6%), and lack of knowledge(l1.l%) and the reason of difficulty in hygiene education included lack of time(55.3%), lack of understanding(27.6%), lack of knowledge and information(8.7%), and lack of budget(48.0%).