• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.33-38
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• 1999

This study was conducted to investigate the synergic effect of dietary selenium and methionine levels on hepatic lipid metabolism in ethanol treated rats. Sprague-Dawley male rats were fed diets containing three levels of methionine(0,3 and 9g/kg diet) with or without selenium(0.45mg/kg diet). Ethanol was administered with 25%(v/v) ethanol orally at the same time once a day in ethanol group and isocalori sucrose was administered to the control group. The rate were sacrificed after 5 and 10 weeks of feeding period. Glutathione content was decreased by ethanol treatment and significantly increased in proportion to level of dietary methionine and was higher in selenium deficiency group than that of selenium admin-istration group. Lipid peroxide content was significantly increased in deficiency of both methionine and selenium(LMet-Se+EtOH) group. Total lipid triglyceride and cholesteol contents in liver were increas-ed and phospholipid content was decreased in ethanol treated group and ethanol treatment accelerated those increment and decrement in methionine deficiency(LMt) group and excessive methionine admin-istration(HMet)group.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.491-499
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• 2003

Selenium is a strong antioxidant trace mineral, scavenging free radicals. The prevalence of chronic degenerative diseases is increasing in Korean adults with increasing age. The increased cell damage from free radicals has been implicated in the etiology of these diseases, and evidence is accumulating that the low selenium status that comes with advanced aged is involved in the prevalence of age-associated diseases. However, little is known about the selenium status of Koreans, its age-related change and its relationship to dietary nutrient intake. In this study, the serum selenium levels of healthy adult females according to life cycle and its association with blood albumin levels and nutrient intake were examined. Serum selenium level was measured with the Huwo research reactor using the neutron activation analysis method (NAA). The overall proportion of women with selenium deficiency, serum selenium concentrations below 7.0 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dl, was 9.4%. The average serum selenium levels were 12.39 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dl, 9.45 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dl and 9.16 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dl in the young adult, middle-aged and elderly groups, respectively, showing a reduction of selenium status with advancing age. Selenium deficiency was seen only in the elderly group. Generally, serum selenium levels positively or negatively correlated with nutrient intake, but these association patterns differed depending on the age. The nutrients that showed positive correlations with selenium levels were proteins and phosphate in the young adult group (p < 0.05, p < 0.05), and total calcium, potassium and vegetable-origin calcium in the middle-aged group. Vitamin C and fiber were the negative correlated nutrients with serum selenium levels in the elderly group (p < 0.05, p < 0.05). Multiple stepwise regression analysis of the determining factors responsible for selenium status showed that age and serum albumin levels were important factors which explained up to 26.9% variances in serum selenium levels. The average selenium concentrations of Korean adult female subjects were above the deficiency levels in all three age groups. There was a tendency toward decreasing selenium levels as the age of the subjects increased. The factors with the strongest in-fluence on selenium status in healthy adult Korean females were age and serum protein status. (Korean J Nutrition 36(5): 491~499, 2003)

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.36-39
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• 2003

Many defined cell culture media were formulated over 3() years ago and may be deficient in certain micronutrients whose essentiality has only subsequently been recognised. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether alpha-minimal essential medium (MEM) supplemented with 10% foetal bovine serum contained sufficient selenium for optimal activity of the selenium containing enzymes cytosolic glutathione peroxidase (cGPx) and phospholipid hydroperoxide glutathione peroxidase (PHGPx) in cultured Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. Additionally, the effect of zinc deficiency and metallothionein (MT) overexpression on cGPx and PHGPx activity was studied. The addition of 100 nM of selenous acid to the culture medium increased cGPx expression by 10-fold and PHGPx by about 2-fold in both wild-type CHO-K1 cells and CHO-K1 cells overexpressing mouse MT-1. Zinc deficiency had no significant effect on enzyme activity, but cells overexpressing mouse MT-1 had higher levels of cGPx activity. Zinc deficiency decreased cell survival but overexpression of MT-1 was partially protective, probably because its presence in quantity favoured the uptake, sequestration and cellular retention of any remaining zinc. This study demonstrates that selenium in complete alpha-MEM is insufficient for optimal cGPx and PHGPx activity and may compromise the cellular response to oxidative stress.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.757-760
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• 2000

The selenium status of beef cattle in the southern part of Thailand and the selenium concentration of soil and herbage consumed by those animals were investigated. Samples were collected from three areas with different soil types, namely, sandy soil, peat soil and laterite soil. The selenium concentration of soil, herbage and blood plasma showed a similar tendency; the values of laterite soil were higher than those of the other two areas. However, the selenium concentration of herbage of each pasture was lower than the NRC requirement, and that of blood plasma was not in the sufficient level. These data suggested that beef cattle raised in these areas were in the chronic selenium deficiency. We concluded that selenium supplementation is needed for the increase of animal productivity in the southern part of Thailand.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.265-267
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• 1998

Cattle in Alaska seemed to be tolerant to low blood selenium (Se) although arctic winter energy demands might exacerbate oxidative damage to tissues lacking protection by Se. The thermogenic properities of brown adipose tissue (BAT) and the long cold adaptation period for Alaskan cattle indicates that they might develop BAT. Eighteen mature beef cows with whole blood Se of< 19 ppb were used to examine possible relation-ships among Se deficiency, tissue lesions, and observable BAT. All cows were wintered on a diet low in Se and nine cows were given supplemental Se provided by intraruminal bolus. Blood Se was elevated (p < .05) from November through February by supplemental Se, but body weight and back fat thickness were unaffected (p < .10). Tissues were taken from two Se deficient cows, two cows supplemented with Se, and two cows given large doses of Se (300 mg by injection) four weeks before slaughter. Histopathological examination of 187 samples of fat (7 to 55 from each cow) showed no observable amount of BAT. Examination of other tissues showed no lesions attributable to Se deficiency.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제44권9호
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• pp.1249-1255
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• 2015

본 연구는 세리신을 이용해 만든 유기셀레늄의 생체이용률을 알아보고자 하였다. 그 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 항산화지표인 환원형 글루타티온은 셀레늄 처치로 인해 증가 되었는데 유기셀레늄에 의한 증가는 무기셀레늄에 비해 큰 경향이었으며, 또한 혈중 과산화 지질도 유기셀레늄이 무기셀레늄에 비해 낮은 값을 나타내어 유기셀레늄은 무기셀레늄에 비해 항산화력 향상에 더 기여하는 것으로 나타났다. 셀레늄 결핍식이로 인해 저하된 셀레늄 흡수율과 보유율은 셀레늄 처치로 증가되는데, 특히 유기셀레늄 처치로 인한 흡수율과 보유율이 높아 생체 내 이용률은 증대될 것으로 사료되며 이는 항산화력 향상에 영향을 미칠 것으로 사료된다. 혈청과 간의 셀레늄의 농도는 셀레늄 처치로 유의하게 증가되는데 셀레늄 형태 중 유기셀레늄에 의한 증가가 가장 컸으나 통계적으로 유의한 수준은 아니었다. 결론적으로 본 연구의 결과 무기질을 함유한 펩타이드는 무기질의 생체이용률을 증가시키는 것으로 나타났는데 세리신을 이용한 유기화 형태로 섭취될 경우 혈액과 장기의 침착뿐 아니라 흡수율과 보유율 증가에 관여하여 각 무기질의 효능을 증진시키는 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.51-56
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• 1996

Clinical findings of white muscle disease or dystrophia were reported in Hokkaido horses from 1960. This disease was caused by selenium and $\alpha$-tocopherol deficiency. Therefore, this study were conducted to measure serum selenium and $\alpha$-tocopherol levels in Cheju island horses using feedstuffs containing volcanic ashes. The results were as follows : 1. The mean values of serum total selenium and $\alpha$-tocophcrol were $91.90{\pm}49.18ppb$(13.20ppb-193.80ppb) and $0.345{\pm}0.253mg/dl$(0.056mg/dl-1.159mg/dl) in female respectively. There were no significant relation between serum total selenium and $\alpha$-tocopherol levels. 2. 22%(15 of 68) of the horse examined showed selenium levels below 50ppb. 11.8%(8 of 68) showed $\alpha$-tocopherol levels lower than 0.10mg/dl. These results could be useful to diagnose of white muscle disease of Cheju island foals and quality control of feedstuffs of pregnant mares.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제59권4호
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• pp.7.1-7.13
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• 2017

Background: Selenium is one of the trace minerals whose deficiency is known to lead to complications of female reproduction. The identified gaps in researches regarding selenium and pregnancy include optimizing the dosage of selenium supplementation, timing of supplementation, finding the best form and type of selenium, and selenium administration combined with other antioxidants. Hence, this study was conceptualized to address one of the identified gaps, that is, to find out the best timing of selenium administration around the time of pregnancy. Specifically, this study aimed to assess the effects of maternal Selenium-supplementation, administered at various stages of periconception period, on murine blastocyst morphology, percent occurrence of good quality blastocysts, and implantation status. Methods: ICR female mice were randomly assigned into the unsupplemented group (Group I) receiving basal diet without selenium, and treatment groups given with $3.0{\mu}g$ selenium-supplement per day during pregestation only (Group II), pregestation-throughout-gestation (Group III) and gestation only (Group IV). Both blastocyst morphology and implantation status were assessed. Results: The morphometric measurements of blastocysts appeared to be unaffected by selenium-supplementation at different stages of periconception. Selenium-supplementation at pregestation only (Group II) and gestation only (Group IV) produced higher percent occurrence of good quality blastocysts and lower percent pre-implantation loss than Group III. Among all the treatment groups, Group III (Selenium-supplementation during pregestation-to-gestation) yielded the lowest quality blastocysts and highest percent pre-implantation loss. Conclusion: Maternal selenium-supplementation during pregestation and gestation stages of the periconception period yielded a high percent occurrence of good quality blastocysts and pre-implantation success.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.122-129
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• 2008

목 적: 만성 설사, 흡수 장애 등의 소화기 질환에서 경구 영양 공급이 불충분할 경우 미량원소 결핍 발생의 빈도가 높으나, 이러한 환아에서 미량원소 결핍 증상에도 불구하고 혈액 검사 결과 정상으로 나타나기도 한다. 따라서 미량원소 결핍 고위험군 환아에서 결핍된 미량원소를 확인하고, 적절한 공급 및 추적 관찰 지표로서 모발 검사의 유용성을 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법: 서울대학교 어린이병원에 내원하여 만성 소화기 질환으로 경구 영양 장애 또는 성장 발육 부전을 보였던 13명을 대상으로 모발과 혈액의 미량원소 검사를 시행하여, 결핍 소견을 보인 모발과 혈액의 미량원소에 대해 장기 정맥영양군과 경구영양군, 그리고 증상군과 무증상군으로 나누어 비교, 분석하였다. 결 과: 전체 13명 중 11명에서 모발 또는 혈액 검사에서 미량원소 결핍이 있었으며, 결핍된 미량원소는 아연, 셀레늄, 구리였다. 모발 내 아연 결핍은 8명(62%), 모발 내 셀레늄 결핍은 6명(46%)이었고, 혈액 내 아연농도가 정상인 환자의 67% (8/12명), 혈액 내 셀레늄 농도가 정상 환자의 57% (4/7명)에서 각각 모발 내 아연, 모발 내 셀레늄 결핍을 보였다. 모발 내 아연 농도는 장기 정맥영양군에서 경구영양군에 비해 유의하게 낮았으며(p=0.015) 결핍 발생 빈도 또한 유의하게 높았다(Fisher's exact test, p=0.032). 모발 내 셀레늄 농도는 증상군에서 무증상군에 비해 유의하게 낮았다(p=0.034). 결 론: 만성 소화기 질환으로 경구 영양 장애 또는 성장 발육 부전이 있을 경우 증상 여부에 상관없이 혈액검사와 함께 모발 미네랄 검사로 결핍 여부를 평가하는 것이 필요할 것으로 보인다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.109-115
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• 1997

에탄을 투여로 인한 뇌조직의 지질과산화에 미치는 식이성 Met과 Se의 효과를 구명코자 Se을 결핍시킨 횐쥐를 대상으로 Met을 수준(0, 3, 9g/kg diet)별로 급여 하였으며, 실험기간은 5주와 10주로 사육하여 뇌조직의 알코을 대사효소와 유리기 제거 효소계의 활성을 관찰하였다. 알코을 대사효소인 ADH 활성은 5주와 10주군에서 에탄을 투여시 증가되었고 Met정상급여군이 결핍과 과량급여군에 비해 유의적인 증가를 나타내었다. AIDH 활성은 에탄을 투여로 유의하게 감소되었고 특히 Met와 Se 동시 결핍시 감소가 가장 현저하였다. 투여기간이 길수록 활성은 감소하는 경향이었다. MAO활성은 에탄올 투여군이 대조군에 비해 유의적으로 증가하였으며, Met급여에 의해 활성은 억제되는 것으로 나타났다. SOD 활성은 에탄올 투여로 유의적인 감소를 보였으며 5주 및 10주 모두 Met 과량급여군이 결핍과 정상급여군에 비해 유의적으로 증가하였다. GSH-Px 활성은 에탄을 투여로 유의적으로 감소되 었으며, Met과 Se 동시 결핍군에서 가장 감소정도가 큰 것으로 나타났다. Met 급여수준이 증가할수록 그 활성은 유의적으로 증가하였으며, 10주군이 5주군에 비해 활성이 증가하였다. 에탄올 투여로 증가된 GST 활성은 Met결핍에 의해 더욱 가중되었으며 10주군이 5주군에 비해 GST 활성이 유의적으로 증가된 것으로 보아 장기간의 Met 결핍은 에탄을 중독을 심화시킬 것으로 생각된다. Catalase 활성은 에탄을 투여로 유의적인 증가를 나타내었고 Met 결핍군이 정상급여군 및 과량 급여군에 비하여 유의적인 증가를 보였다. GSH함량은 에탄올에 의해 유의적으로 감소되었는데 Met 급여 수준이 증가할수록 에탄올로 인해 감소된 GSH함량이 유의적으로 증가되었으며, 10주군이 5주군에 비해 증가 정도가 현저하였다. 과산화의 지표인 LPO 함량은 에탄을 투여시 증가되었고 Met 결핍군은 정상급여군에 비해 유의적으로 증가되었으며, 특히 Met 과량급여시 5주군에 비해 10주군이 유의적으로 증가하였다. 이 상의 결과에서 Se 결핍시 Met 급여로 인해 에탄올 대사효소의 활성 증가 및 에탄올에 의해 증가된 뇌의 지질과산화를 줄이는 것으로 보아 Met이 생체의 노화를 방지할 수 있을 것으로 생각되며, Se 결핍으로 증가된 지질과산화 반응에 대한 보호와 적응 수단으로써 방어 효소의 활성도가 높아진 것으로 사료된다.