• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제31권12호
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• pp.1632-1642
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• 2021

Tuberculosis is a highly contagious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It affects about 10 million people each year and is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide. About 2 to 3 billion people (equivalent to 1 in 3 people in the world) are infected with latent tuberculosis. Moreover, as the number of multidrug-resistant, extensively drug-resistant, and totally drug-resistant strains of M. tuberculosis continues to increase, there is an urgent need to develop new anti-tuberculosis drugs that are different from existing drugs to combat antibiotic-resistant M. tuberculosis. Against this background, we aimed to develop new anti-tuberculosis drugs using probiotics. Here, we report the anti-tuberculosis effect of Pediococcus acidilactici PMC202 isolated from young radish kimchi, a traditional Korean fermented food. Under coculture conditions, PMC202 inhibited the growth of M. tuberculosis. In addition, PMC202 inhibited the growth of drug-sensitive and -resistant M. tuberculosis- infected macrophages at a concentration that did not show cytotoxicity and showed a synergistic effect with isoniazid. In a 2-week, repeated oral administration toxicity study using mice, PMC202 did not cause weight change or specific clinical symptoms. Furthermore, the results of 16S rRNA-based metagenomics analysis confirmed that dysbiosis was not induced in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid after oral administration of PMC202. The anti-tuberculosis effect of PMC202 was found to be related to the reduction of nitric oxide. Our findings indicate that PMC202 could be used as an anti-tuberculosis drug candidate with the potential to replace current chemical-based drugs. However, more extensive toxicity, mechanism of action, and animal efficacy studies with clinical trials are needed.

• 한국환경성돌연변이발암원학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경성돌연변이발암원학회 2001년도 Korean Environmental Mutagen Society
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• pp.167-167
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• 2001

• 한국환경성돌연변이발암원학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경성돌연변이발암원학회 2002년도 Current Trends in Toxicological Sciences
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• pp.128-128
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• 2002

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.203-225
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• 1997

Jihwangbakhotang(地黃白虎楊) is made by Li Je Ma, the creator of the Four Constitutional Medicine. Single and 13 weeks oral repeated dose toxicity studies were conducted in Sprague Dawley rats of both sexes to elucidate the potential acute and subchronic toxicity of JBT extract and reversibility of any effects. In the single dose study, JBT extract was administered orally to rats with the dose of 2 g/kg and 8 g/kg. In the long term administration of 13 weeks, the JBT extract of 125 mg/kg/day, 500 mg/kg/day, 2000 mg/kg/day was administered to rats. The change of blood weight, urine volume, electrolyte in urine, hematological change, the change of blood chemistry, autopsy finding, and histological observation were researched, the results were as follows; 1. The lethal dose of JBT extract seems to be over 10 g/kg, the single administration of JBT extract 8 g/kg showed no toxical signs except little increase of urine volume. 2. The change of body weight had the trend of decrease in the group of, but has no significance, and also the consumption of food and water had no changes. 3. The hematological changes induced by the 13 weeks administration of JBT extract showed the significance in the item of Hb, MCH, MCV, WBC in the group of 125 mg/kg/day. 4. In the test of blood chemistry, total cholesterol showed little decrease and A/G ratio showed little increase, but the change was not clear, and the standard error was large. So the result was obtained insignificantly and the toxicity of JBT extract was not observed. 5. In the male group after recovery period, the level of cholesterol and triglyceride decreased slightly, but the result was not significant. 6. In the urine test, the little change of electrolyte was appeared, but it seemed not to be the result induced by the toxicity of JBT extract. 7. In each group of male and female rats, the weight change of organ and the serum histological changes was observed, but the result did not showed the dose dependent toxicity. So the toxicity of JBT extract was not regarded. In the conclusion, the toxicity of JBT extract was not observed in the single dose treatment and long term repetitive administration of JBT extract.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.157-169
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• 2018

Background: Cassia tora L., an annual or perennial plant of the Fabaceae family, is traditional medicine with various biological activities, including anti-constipation and, anti-inflammation. Chemical compounds such as anthraquinone glycoside and naphthalene derivatives have been isolated from this plant. Cassia tora L. is a common contaminant of agricultural commodities, but is toxic to cattle and poultry. Methods and Results: To investigate the potential toxicity, Cassia tora L. aqueous extract (CO) was administered orally to rats for 26 weeks at 0 (control), 300, 1,500 and 3,000 mg/kg/day (n = 10 for male rats for each dose). The positive control comprised animals orally administered anthraquinone 100 mg/kg/day. There was no treatment-related mortality. An increase in the kidney weight was observed at 3,000 mg/kg/day of CO and anthraquinone 100 mg/kg/day. Macrophage infiltration in the colon was observed at CO 1,500 and 3,000 mg/kg/day and anthraquinone 100 mg/kg/day, but there were no significant toxicological changes in the incidence and severity of the finding. Conclusions: The oral no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) of CO was 3,000 mg/kg/day in male rats and no target organs were identified. In addition, 300 mg/kg was found to be the no-observed-effect level (NOEL) for systemic toxicity under the conditions of the study.

• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제26권
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• pp.6.1-6.8
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• 2011

Objectives: The present study investigated the potential adverse effects of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on pregnant dams and embryonic development following maternal exposure in rats. Methods: MWCNTs were orally administered to pregnant rats from gestational day (GD) 6 through 19 at dose levels of 0, 8, 40, 200, and 1000 mg/kg/day. During the test period, clinical signs, mortality, body weights, food consumption, serum biochemistry, oxidant-antioxidant status, gross findings, organ weights, and Caesarean section findings were examined. Results: All animals survived to the end of the study. A decrease in thymus weight was observed in the highest dose group. However, maternal body weight, food consumption, serum biochemical parameters, and oxidant-antioxidant balance in the kidneys were not affected by treatment with MWCNTs. No treatment-related differences in gestational index, embryo-fetal mortality, or fetal and placental weights were observed between treated and control groups. Conclusions: The results show that 14-day repeated oral dosing of MWCNTs during pregnancy induces minimal maternal toxicity at 1000 mg/kg/day in rats. Under these experimental conditions, the no-observed-adverse-effect level of MWCNTs is considered to be 200 mg/kg/day for dams and 1000 mg/kg/day for embryonic development.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제19권8호
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• pp.1152-1158
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• 2009

본 연구는 우리나라에 분포하는 광대버섯인 amanita muscaria로 단회투여독성시험과 반복투여독성시험을 하였을 때 SD 랫드의 독성병리학적 변화를 알아보고자 수행하였다. 단회투여독성시험은 강경증, 경사판법, 정압자극법을 이용하여 측정하였다. 강경증은 33 mg/kg의 농도에서 투여 2${\sim}$3 시간 후 강경증 시간이 감소하였다. 경사판법의 경우 33 mg/kg의 농도에서 투여 2시간 후 대조군과 비교하였을 때 낮은 경사 각도에서도 쉽게 미끄러졌으며, 앞다리 보다는 뒷다리 쪽에서의 움직임 감소를 보였다. 정압자극법의 경우 대조군, 저용량군, 중간용량군에서 SD 랫드가 자극을 인지하는 시간이 1${\sim}$2초 정도로 짧고 매우 공격적인 반응을 보였지만, 고용량군에서는 자극인지 시간이 대략 3${\sim}$5초로 증가하였으며, 대부분 공격적인 반응을 보이지 않는 것이 관찰되었다. 강경증, 경사판법, 정압자극법 모두 투여 4시간 후 대조군과 비슷한 수치로 회복되었으며 이것으로 보아 섭취 4시간 전후에는 amanita muscaria의 독성이 현저히 감소하는 것으로 확인되었다. 반복투여독성시험은 혈액, 혈청분석, 조직 병리학적 검사를 실시하였다. 혈청 분석에서 투여군과 대조군을 비교하였을 때 BUN과 creatinine의 변화는 없었지만 ALT와 LDH는 투여군에서 증가하였다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 표적장기인 간과 신장의 손상을 의심하였고 조직 병리학적 검사를 통해 간과 신장의 손상을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.151-158
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• 2007

tert-Butyl acetate is an organic solvent used for coatings, industrial cleaning, and surface treatment applications. This study investigated the potential adverse effects of tert-butyl acetate on pregnant dams and embryo-fetal development after maternal exposure on gestational days 6 through 19 in rats. The test chemical was administered to pregnant rats by gavage at dose levels of 0, 500, 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 mg/kg/day. All dams were subjected to a caesarean section on day 20 of gestation and their fetuses were examined for any external, visceral, and skeletal abnormalities. At 2,000 mg/kg, treatment-related clinical signs, including piloerection, abnormal gait, decreased locomotor activity, loss of fur, reddish tear, anorexia, nasal discharge, vocalization and coma, were observed in a dose-dependent manner. All dams died between the 2nd day and 5th day of treatment due to a severe systemic toxicity. At 1,500 mg/kg, minimal maternal toxicity including an increase in the incidence of decreased locomotor activity and loss of fur, and an increase in the weights of adrenal glands and liver was observed. On the contrary, no significant adverse effect on the embryo-fetal development was detected. There were no adverse effects on either pregnant dams or embryo-fetal development at <1,000 mg/kg. These results show that a 14-day repeated oral dose of tert-butyl acetate in rats caused a minimal maternal toxicity including increases in the incidence of clinical signs and the weights of adrenal glands and liver, but no embryotoxicity and teratogenicity at 1,500 mg/kg/day. Under these experimental conditions, the no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) of tert-butyl acetate is estimated to be 1,000 mg/kg per day for dams and 1,500 mg/kg per day for embryo-fetal development.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.67-74
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• 2010

The present study was conducted to obtain information on the effects of amitraz on reproductive and developmental parameters in rats. The test chemical was administered via the drinking water containing 0, 40, 120, and 360 ppm to male rats from 2 weeks before mating to the end of 14-day mating period and to females from 2 weeks before mating, throughout mating, gestation and up to lactational day 4. During the study period, clinical signs, body weights, food intake, organ weights, reproductive and littering findings, necropsy findings, sperm parameters, and histopathology were examined. At 360 ppm, decreases in the body weight gain, food consumption, and the number of live pups and an increase in the post-implantation loss were observed. In addition, decreases in the seminal vesicle weight and sperm motility were found in males. At 120 ppm, a decrease in the food consumption was found transiently in both males and females, but no reproductive and developmental toxicity was observed in both sexes. There were no signs of either general or reproductive and developmental toxicity in the 40 ppm group. Based on these results, it was concluded that the repeated oral administration of amitraz to rats resulted in a decrease in the food consumption at 120 ppm and decreases in the seminal vesicle weight, sperm motility, and the number of live pups and an increase in the post-implantation loss at 360 ppm in rats. Under these experimental conditions, the no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) of amitraz for general and reproduction/developmental toxicity was believed to be 120 ppm, and the no-observed-effect level (NOEL) of amitraz was believed to be 40 ppm in rats.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.470-475
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• 2007

본 연구는 시험물질 국내산 땃두릅나무 추출물의 반복 경구투여에 의한 독성을 질적 ${\cdot}$ 양적으로 평가하기 위하여 식품의약안전청의 의약품 등의 독성시험기준에 따라 Sprague-Dawley 계열의 암 ${\cdot}$ 수 흰쥐에 시험 물질을 0, 500, 1,000 및 2,000 mg/kg의 용량으로 14일간 반복경구 투여한 후 사망률, 일반증상, 체중변화, 혈액 및 혈액생화학적 변화, 부검소견, 조직학적인 변화를 관찰하였다. 시험기간 중 암 ${\cdot}$ 수 모든 군에서 시험물질 투여에 기인한 일반적인 증상변화는 관찰되지 않았고, 시험불질의 반복 투여로 인한 사망례 역시 관찰되지 않았다. 시험물질의 투여에 기인한 유의적인 체중감소 또한 나타나지 않았으며, 상기 이외의 육안적인 부검소견에서도 시험물질 투여에 기인한 어떠한 이상소견도 발견되지 않았다. 혈액학적 분석 결과 일부 시험물질 투여군에서 WBC, MCHC, PLT의 수치가 유의적인 변화를 보였으나, 정상범위 내에서의 변화로 시험물질에 의한 독성이라고 판단하기는 어렵다. 혈청중의 ALP 및 뇨의 BUN의 유의적인 감소가 시험물질 투여군에서 관찰되었으나 정상 생리 범위 내에서의 변화로 시험 물질에 의한 독성이라 판단 하기는 어렵다. 간장과 신장의 조직학적인 관찰에서 시험물질 투여에 의한 변화는 관찰되지 않았다. 본시험결과는 흰쥐에서 땃두릅나무 에단올추출물의 14일 반복경구 투여는 2,000 mg/kg 이하의 용량에서 어떠한 독성영향도 유발하지 않았으며, 본 시험 조건하에서 최소치사량은 2,000 mg/kg 이상이라는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 본 시험을 통하여 땃두릅나무 추출물은 투여가능 최대 용량에서도 독성이 없는 안전한 천연물이라는 것을 확인하였고, 의약품이나 기능성식품으로서의 개발 가능성을 확인하였다.