• 핵의학기술
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.62-65
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• 2008

배경: Vitamin $B_{12}$ 및 Folic acid는 모두 수용성 비타민의 일종으로 생체 내에서 보조 효소로서의 작용을 가지고 있지만 특히 세포핵의 DNA 합성에 관여하고 있다. 주로 거대 적아구성 빈혈의 감별 진단과 임신 중 엽산의 저장을 평가하기 위해 측정한다. 용혈 혈청은 혈구 중의 엽산과 비타민 $B_{12}$가 용출하기 때문에 사용할 수 없다고 알려져 있으나 수탁 검사기관인 본원의 특성상 이 내용을 충실히 따르기에는 어려운 경우가 있다. 이에 용혈의 정도가 검사 결과치에 어느 정도 영향을 미치는가에 대해 알아보고자 검사를 시행해 보았다. 방법: 용혈되지 않은 검체를 대조군으로 하고 기계적으로 용혈을 일으켜 용혈 정도에 따라 A, B, C그룹으로 분리하여 용혈 검체를 그룹별 각각 10개씩 준비한다. 경쟁반응 원리인 M사의 Vitamin $B_{12}$ [$^{57}Co$]/Folate [$^{125}I$] 시약으로 검사를 실시한다. 결과: Vitamin $B_{12}$는 검체의 용혈이 결과 값에 큰 영향을 미치지 않았다. 하지만 Folic acid의 경우에는 용혈의 정도에 따라 값이 증가 하였으며, 심하게 용혈 된 경우 모두 표준곡선의 최고치의 값(20 ng/ml 이상)을 확인할 수 있었다. 고찰: 수탁기관인 본원에서는 Vitamin $B_{12}$ 및 Folic acid 검사 의뢰 병원에 검체의 용혈이 검사 결과에 미치는 영향과 검체의 용혈을 막기 위해 채혈 시 주의할 점들을 홍보하고, 분리, 보관 시 세심한 주의를 기울여야 할 것이다. 위의 결과에서 보았듯이 용혈된 검체로 Folic acid검사를 해서는 안 되며 Vitamin $B_{12}$ 또한 결과 값에는 큰 영향을 미치지는 않지만 용혈에 주의할 필요가 있다.

• Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.273-281
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• 2007

Ceramide is involved in cell death as a lipid mediator of stress responses. In this study, we developed an improved method of ceramide quantification based on added synthetic ceramide and thin layer chromatography (TLC) separation, and applied to biological samples. Lipids were extracted from samples spiked with N-oleoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine ($C_{17}$ ceramide) as an internal standard. Ceramide was resolved by TLC, complexed with fatty-acidfree bovine serum albumin (BSA), and deacylated by ceramidase (CDase). The released sphingosine was derivatized with o-phthalaldehyde (OPA) and measured by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The limit of detection for ceramide was about 1-2 pmol and the lower limit of quantification was 5 pmol. Ceramide recovery was approximately 86-93%. Ceramide concentrations were determined in biological samples including cultured cells, mouse tissues, and mouse and human plasma. TLC separation of ceramide provides HPLC chromatogram with a clean background without any interfering peaks and the enhanced solubility of ceramide by BSAceramide complex leads to the increased deacylation of ceramide. The use of an internal standard for the determination of ceramide concentration in these samples provides an accurate and reproducible analytical method, and this method can be applicable to diverse biological samples.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.80-85
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• 2004

본 연구에서는 역미셀을 이용한 단백질 추출공정에서 적극적으로 활용되지 못했던 양이온 계면활성제에 의한 단백질 추출 가능성을 제시하였으며 초유로부터 IgG의 분리를 위한 반응조건을 조사하였다. IgG의 분리에 적합한 조건은 반응 수용액상의 경우 pH 8, 50 mM KCl었으며 유기용매상의 계면활성제(CDAB) 농도는 100 mM로 나타났다. 위의 조건에서는 초기시료에 존재하는 IgG의 90%이상이 회수되었으며 회수된 단백질의 93%가 IgG로 나타났다. 또한 본 연구는 기존의 역미셀을 이용한 일반적인 단백질 추출공정인 정추출 및 역추출 공정을 이용하지 않고 정추출 공정만을 이용함으로써 추출과정을 단순화하였다.

• 폴리머
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.415-421
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• 2002

E-beam 전조사법을 이용하여 HPP-g-styrene 공중합체와 술폰화 반응을 통한 술폰화 HPP-g-styrene 섬유이온교환체를 합성하였다. 그라프트율은 스티렌 단량체 농도가 증가함에 따라 증가하였으며 스티렌 단량체 농도가 80%에서 그라프트율이 128%로 최대를 나타냈다. 술폰화율은 그라프트율이 증가함에 따라 증가하는 경향을 나타내었으며, 그라프트율이 100%일 때 13.4%로 최대값을 나타내었다. 술폰화 HPP-g-styrene 섬유이온교환체의 이온교환용량은 약 3.42 meq/g으로써 흡착 성능이 매우 우수한 소재임을 확인하였다. BET 분석결과 술폰화 HPP-g-styrene의 비표면적은 62.54 $m^2/g$, 기공크기는 25 $\AA$으로 반응전보다 비표면적은 감소하였고 기공크기는 약간 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 또한 Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) 흡착 실험 결과 술폰화도가 증가함에 따라 BSA 흡착 용량이 증가하는 경향을 나타내었으며, 술폰화도 13.4%에서 BSA 흡착용량 3.8 mg/g으로 최대를 나타내었다. 따라서 본 연구에서 합성한 섬유이온교환체가 BSA 흡착.분리에 적합한 소재임을 확인하였다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.56-60
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• 1990

역류분배 방법을 이용한 단백질의 분리정제 가능성을 높이기 위하여 4가지 모델단백질에 대하여 수용성 액체 2상계에서의 분획계수를 pH 변화에 따라 조사하였다. 또한 역류분배를 이용한 다중분배추출방식으로 모델 단백질의 혼합물을 수준의 pH(4.5-12.0)에서 분획하였다. 그 결과 pH에 따라 단백질들의 등전점 차이로 인한 분획계수(K)값이 다르게 나타서, 다중분배를 행할 때 각 단백질 분획들이 위치하는 튜브번호가 다르게 되므로 역류분배 방법을 통한 단백질의 분리 가능성을 보여주었다.

• 한국동물생명공학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.58-64
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• 2020

This present study was conducted to investigate protective effect of discontinuous Percoll gradient containing alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) before freezing process on viability, acrosome damage, mitochondrial activity, and oxidative stress of frozen-thawed boar spermatozoa. The separation of spermatozoa by discontinuous Percoll gradient was performed by different concentration of Percoll solution (45/90%) containing ALA combined with bovine serum albumin (BSA), and collected sperm in each Percoll layer was cryopreserved. To evaluate viability, acrosome damage, mitochondrial activity, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) level of frozen-thawed sperm, flow cytometry was used. Morphological abnormalities were observed under light microscope. In results, viability of sperm from 90% Percoll layer was higher than control and 45% Percoll group (p < 0.05). Separated sperm in 90% Percoll layer had lower acrosome damage and morphological abnormalities than control as well as viability, whereas 45% Percoll group was higher (p < 0.05). Similar with acrosome damage and abnormalities, mitochondrial activity was slightly enhanced and the population of live sperm with high ROS level was decreased by 90% Percoll separation, however, there was no significant difference. Supplementation of 3 ng/mL ALA into Percoll solution increased sperm viability and decreased population of live sperm with high ROS compared to control (p < 0.05). In conclusion, discontinuous Percoll gradient before freezing process could improve efficiency of cryopreservation of boar sperm through selection of sperm with high freezing resistance, and supplement of ALA during Percoll gradient might contribute suppression of ROS generation via stabilizing of plasma membrane during cryopreservation.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.253-259
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• 2016

Background: This study investigated the effects of zoledronic acid (ZA) on radiation-induced bone loss in C3H/HeN mice. Materials and Methods: C3H/HeN mice were divided into sham control and three irradiated groups (3 Gy, gamma ray). The irradiated mice were treated for 12 weeks with vehicle, amifostine (intraperitoneal injection), or ZA (subcutaneous injection). Grip strength, uterus weight, and serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) levels were measured. Tibiae were analyzed using micro-computed tomography. Results and Discussion: Treatment of ZA ($100{\mu}g{\cdot}kg^{-1}{\cdot}week^{-1}$) significantly preserved trabecular bone volume, trabecular thickness, trabecular number, trabecular separation, bone mineral density of proximal tibia metaphysic, and cortical bone volume, but did not alter the uterus weight of the mice. The administration of ZA for 12 weeks lowered serum ALP and TRAP levels in irradiated mice, suggesting that ZA can reduce the bone turnover rate in mice. No differences were apparent between the amifostine-treated group and the irradiation control group. Conclusion: The results indicate that ZA can prevent radiation-induced bone loss in mice.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.72-81
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• 2016

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate anti-depressive effects of exercise on child and adolescent and its association with brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Methods: Twenty nine middle school boys (age $13.3{\pm}0.7$) were divided into two groups, 15 boys for control group and 14 in the experimental group. The control group participated in a regular exercise program, 3 times a week for 15 weeks. During the same period, the experimental group participated in an aerobic exercise program specifically designed to enhance anti-depressive effect of exercise. Serum BDNF level and its performance of each group on the Beck Depression Index (BDI), Children's Depression Inventory (CDI), Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED), Aggression Questionnaire (AK-Q), and Stroop task were compared before and after the exercise program. Results: Scores of BDI, CDI, SCARED, and AK-Q were significantly lower in both groups after the exercise programs compared to those before the programs. The Stroop task performances were significantly improved after the programs. However, there were no significant differences between two exercise programs, except SCARED separation anxiety, AK-Q physical, and verbal aggression scores. Also, no association was found between serum BDNF level and anti-depressive effects of exercise. Conclusion: Our preliminary results suggest a possible effect of exercise on depression, anxiety, aggression, and cognition of child and adolescents.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.349-360
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• 2023

Purpose: Ketogenic diets (KDs) have anti-obesity effects that may be related to glucose control and the gut microbiota. This paper hypothesizes that KD reduces body weight and changes the insulin sensitivity and gut microbiota composition in a mouse model of diet-induced obesity. Methods: In this study, C57BL/6 male mice were assigned randomly to 3 groups. The assigned diets were provided to the control and high-fat (HF) diet groups for 14 weeks. The KD group was given a HF diet for 8 weeks to induce obesity, followed by feeding the KD for the next 6 weeks. Results: After the treatment period, the KD group exhibited a 35.82% decrease in body weight gain compared to the HF group. In addition, the KD group demonstrated enhanced glucose control, as shown by the lower levels of serum fasting glucose, serum fasting insulin, and the homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance, compared to the HF group. An analysis of the gut microbiota using 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing revealed a significant decrease in the proportion of Firmicutes when the KD was administered. In addition, feeding the KD reduced the overall alpha-diversity measures and caused a notable separation of microbial composition compared to the HF diet group. The KD also led to a decrease in the relative abundance of specific species, such as Acetatifactor_muris, Ligilactobacillus_apodemi, and Muribaculum_intestinale, compared with the HF group. These species were positively correlated with the body weight, whereas the abundant species in the KD group (Kineothrix_alysoides and Saccharofermentans_acetigenes) showed a negative correlation with body weight. Conclusion: The current study presents supporting evidence that KD reduced the body weight and altered the insulin sensitivity and gut microbiota composition in a mouse model of diet-induced obesity.

• 한국가축번식학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.111-117
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• 1996

본 연구는 혈청첨가 또는 무첨가에 따른 소 난포란의 체외성숙에 있어서 참가된 TGF-$\beta$1과 IGF-I이 그후의 수정 및 발생에 미치는 영향과, 이들 growth factor의 농도에 따른 8세포기 소 체외수정란의 발달에 미치는 영향을 조사하고자 실시하였다. 도축장에서 얻어진 난소로부터 채취된 난포란을 20% FBS가 첨가 또는 첨가되지 않은 TCM-199에 TGF-$\beta$1, IGF-I 또는 TGF-$\beta$1＋IGF-I을 각각 10ng/ml 첨가하여 38.5$^{\circ}C$에서 24시간 배양하여 체외성숙을 유기하였다. 성숙된 난자를 1$\times$106/ml 정자농도로 수정후 24시간에 glucoserk 첨가되지 않은 CZB 배양액으로 옮겨 48시간 배양한 다음, TCM-199＋20%FBS에서 96시간 추가배양하였다. 본 연구에서 혈청이 첨가된 난포란의 체외성숙배양액에 첨가된 growth factor들은 수정후의 배분할 및 배발생에 영향을 미치지 않았다. 혈청이 첨가되지 않은 경우에서는 TGF-$\beta$1의 첨가는 배분할 및 배발생율을 향상시켰다(P<0.05). 한편 TCM-199＋20%FBS에 5, 10ng/ml의 TGF-$\beta$1 및 5, 10, 50, 100ng/ml의 IGF-I을 각각 첨가후 8세포기 체외수정란을 배양한 결과, 10ng/ml TGF-$\beta$1의 첨가는 배반포기로의 발생율을 향상시켰다(P<0.05). 결론적으로, 혈청이 포함되지 않은 소 난포란의 체외성숙 배양액, 또는 수정란의 체외배양액에 10ng/ml TGF-1의 첨가는 배반포기로의 발생율을 향상시킨다.