• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.47-55
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• 2004

The purpose of this study were to investigate the effect of meditative respiration training for 6weeks on the changes of ACTH and Cortisol which are stress hormones in 10 male workers. The results of this study were as follows : 1. After meditative respiration training for 6weeks, the changes of heart rate, respiratory rate, SBP, DBP were slightly decreased. 2. After meditative respiration training for 6weeks, the changes of ACTH hormone were significantly decreased(p<.01). 3. After meditative respiration training for 6weeks, the changes of cortisol hormone were significantly decreased(p<.05). The above conclusions suggested that short-term meditative respiration training was an effective training method to changes mental emotional states and physiological stress hormone level affirmatively. Further, the future researches must analyze the physiological and psychological characteristics affecting mental health synthetically and develop meditative respiration program suitable to the various items and classes, especially EMT.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.236-240
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• 2007

Majority of sick full term newborns have adequate adrenal cortical function in response to stress. Acutely ill neonates with a basal cortisol level less than $15{\mu}g/dL$ (414 nmol/L) suggest adrenal insufficiency and require function testing of adrenal function. In premature infant, immaturity of hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis (HPA axis), may limit the ability to increase cortisol production in response to stress. The response to low dose ACTH and CRH appears to be useful as an additional test of adrenal function. CRH stimulation has been used increasingly in neonates. The ACTH and CRH stimulated cortisol response of more than $17{\mu}g/dL$ (469 nmol/L) indicates a normal response.

• 대한생식의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한생식의학회 2007년도 제53차 추계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.118.2-119
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• 2007

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.183-194
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• 2017

Objectives: Chijasitang (CJST) has been prescribed for patients with anxiety disorder, and is believed to treat insomnia. The present study was carried out to investigate whether Fructus Gardeniae, Fermented Semen Sojae Preparatum and CJST have beneficial effects on treating anti-stress. Methods: The mice were divided into the following groups: normal, control, positive control, and experimental. Then, the experimental groups were further divided into the Fructus Gardeniae group (FG), the Fermented Semen Sojae Preparatum group (FS), the Chijasitang water extract group (CJSTW), and the Chijasitang 30% ethanol extract group (CJSTE). In the positive control group, a single dose of imipramine ($500{\mu}g/g$) was applied to the mice. In the experimental groups, each single dose of FG, FS, CJSTW and CJSTE ($50{\mu}g/g$) was applied to the mice. After one hour, the mice in all groups except the normal group were exposed to immobilization stress. Their body weights, phagocytosis, nitric oxide in macrophage, corticosterone, and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) were observed. Results: Fructus Gardeniae, Fermented Semen Sojae Preparatum and Chijasitang prevented weight loss and suppressed the decrease of phagocytosis in the mice after their exposure to immobilization-stress. Although they did not influence the amount of NO, they suppressed the increment of ACTH and corticosterone in the immobilization-stressed mice. Conclusions: According to the results of this study, they suggest that Fructus Gardeniae, Fermented Semen Sojae Preparatum and Chi-Ja-Si-Tang all have some anti-stress effects.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.165-169
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• 2011

The present study investigated the physiological evaluation of cloned mini-pigs in a transportable isolator. Transportable isolator was designed and manufactured by our research team for transporting gnotobiotic pig. Until now, no previous reports are available regarding the physiological activities and harmful effects when pigs were transported in this isolator. Five cloned mini-pigs of 1~2 year (s) old female with a body weight between 80~90 kg were used. The effects of transportable isolator on stress-related hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol levels, and heart rate were evaluated. In addition, it was also examined the effects of transportable isolator on blood chemistry factors (alanine aminotransferase: ALT, aspartate aminotransferase: AST, blood urea nitrogen: BUN, glucose, and creatinine). Blood was sampled just before the beginning of transport (T0), at the end of transport (30min after the transport; T1), and 30 min after the end of transport (T2). At the same time, heart rate was also evaluated. As a result, heart rate had no significant (p>0.05) differences at the various-time points of study (T0, T1, T2). However, heart rate was slightly higher than normal range in T1 and T2. The ACTH level was higher than normal range. Whereas, the cortisol level was lower than normal range. There were no statistical significant differences both ACTH and cortisol level between different time groups. Also, there were no significant differences in blood chemistry factors. Therefore, our present study shows that transportable isolator has no harmful effect on stress and physiological condition in cloned mini-pigs.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제15권11호
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• pp.6739-6745
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• 2014

은행속에 속하는 산청목은 중국과 한국 북동부지역에 널리 분포하는 자생 식물로 전통적으로 항염증제로 사용되었으며 현재까지 항우울에 대한 효능과 그에 대한 면역변화에 대한 연구는 미흡한 실정이다. 본 연구실에서는 100, 200, 그리고 400 mg/kg 농도의 산청목추출물을 실험쥐에게 경구투여를 실행하였으며 강제수영실험을 통하여 항우울효과를 평가 그리고 혈 중 코티솔, ACTH, 그리고 사이토카인의 농도를 측정하였다. 실험 결과 실험쥐에 경구투여한 산청목 투입량이 증가함에 따라 강제수영실험에서의 행동불능시간이 감소하였으며 수중공포에 의해 분비유도된 사이토카인 농도 또한 감소함을 볼 수 있었다. 특히 코티솔, IL-6 과 $IL-1{\beta}$농도가 산청목 투입군에서 유의하게 감소함을 알 수 있었다. 산청목 경구투여군에서의 부동시간의 감소와 전염증성 사이토카인의 저하를 종합하여 볼 때 산청목의 항염증 효능으로 인한 작용에 의하여 강제수영 실험에서 항우울효과가 발현했다고 간주된다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.400-403
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• 2012

10년령의 수컷 푸들이 복부팽만, 등쪽 몸통 부위 탈모, 간비대와 혈청 알칼리인산분해효소의 지속적인 상승으로 전북대학교 수의과대학 동물병원에 내원하였다. 간 생검 및 미세침흡인세포 검사법과 PAS 염색을 실시한 결과 공포성 간병증 및 간세포에 글리코겐이 침착된 것을 확인 하였다. ACTH 자극 시험 실시 전 후 코티솔 및 부신과 관련된 성 호르몬의 농도를 측정하였다. 측정결과 안드로스텐디온, 프로게스테론 및 수산화 프로게스테론의 상승을 관찰할 수 있었으며 코티솔농도는 정상 범위내에 존재하였다. 진단은 성호르몬과 관련된 비정형의 부신피질 기능 항진증으로 내렸으며 치료는 트릴로스탄으로 하였다. 치료 8주 후 등 부위의 탈모를 포함한 임상증상들이 개선되었다.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.65-71
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• 2015

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the coat color appearance of Korean brindle cattle and the changes of relevant hormone levels that may affect the hair pigmentation during different stages of growth and maturation. In mature cattle, levels of both ACTH and DHEA in Korean brindle cattle with brown color were significantly higher than those with black color (p<0.05). Levels of ${\alpha}$-MSH in Korean brindle cattle with whole brindle ($${\geq_-}50%$$) color were significantly higher than those with brown color (p<0.05). In calves of Korean brindle cattle at 2 to 6 months, the concentration of estradiol was significantly higher in calves with whole brindle color than those with part brindle color (p<0.05), when the coat color was confirmed. After 6 month of coat color confirmation, levels of testosterone and ACTH increased in calves with part brindle color and were significantly higher than those with whole brindle color (p<0.05). In calves of Korean brindle cattle at 1 or 2 months, there were no significant differences in hormone levels of estradiol, ACTH, DHEA and ${\alpha}$-MSH between the calves with brindle color and brown color, except estradiol before brindle color appearance. Changes of relevant hormone levels at different stage of growth and maturation may affect the pigmentation of coat during the development of cattle. In addition to the current study correlating the different coat colors with relevant hormone levels, investigation of the coat color associated genes expressed in Korean brindle cattle may further clarify the mechanisms of coat color changes during their development.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.144-148
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• 2022

A one-year-old spayed female Korean Shorthair cat presented to Kangwon National University Veterinary Hospital with vomiting, weight loss, lethargy, loss of appetite, and polyuria that lasted for more than two weeks. The body condition score, blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature were abnormally low, and the physical examination findings were consistent with moderate dehydration. Hematological and biochemical tests demonstrated mild azotemia and a low Na:K ratio. Additional abdominal ultrasound imaging revealed reduced size of both adrenal glands. The adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test showed decreased post-ACTH cortisol and aldosterone levels and increased endogenous ACTH levels, confirming a diagnosis of primary hypoadrenocorticism. The cat was treated with subcutaneous injections of desoxycorticosterone pivalate (DOCP) and oral prednisolone supplementation, and subsequent electrolyte analysis showed a normal Na:K ratio. Clinical symptoms were also improved in response to treatment. Hypoadrenocorticism in cats is a very rare disease, but it should not be excluded as a potential diagnosis in favor of kidney diseases or other conditions, especially when the Na:K ratio is low. In addition, the prognosis for the disease and the response to DOCP treatment should be further evaluated in cats.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.139-148
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• 2012

이 실험은 검사를 매일 실행하고, 동결건조된 표준액을 매번 녹여서 사용하는 검사실은 그 안정성에 대하여 고민을 할 필요는 없지만, 검사를 일주일에 한번 또는 두 번 정도 실행하는 검사실에 대한 보고라고 할 수도 있다. 동결 건조한 표준물질은 용해한 후 다시 동결을 할 경우 보통 $-20^{\circ}C$이하에서 유효기간까지 보관하라는 식으로만 표현 되어져 있고, 이는 몇 번을 녹인 후 재사용해도 안정한가에 대해서는 표현된 바가 없기에 이번 실험은 동결건조한 표준용액을 녹임과 동결을 여러 번 번복하였을 때와 냉장보관을 하였을 시에 표준용액의 변화도와 이것이 결과에 미치는 영향을 비교 평가하였다. 시판되고 있는 방사면역측정법을 이용한 체외진단키트 중 동결건조표준용액으로 되어진 부갑상선호르몬(PTH), 부신피지자극호르몬(ACTH), 황체형성호르몬(LH) kit를 같은Lot.NO.로 구성하였다. 이를 D.W.로 각 용량에 맞게 용해한 후 3개의 대조군으로 분리하였다. 제1대조군은 녹임, 동결을 번복하는 방법으로 하였고 제2대조군은 용해한 후 Test tube에 1회 사용할 만큼 분주하여 동결을 하였고 제3대조군은 냉장보관으로 하였다. 표준액과 환자농도값 날짜 별로 비교하였고, pH Test를 하였으며 날짜 별 단순회귀분석 및 결정계수 산출을 하였으며 Excel Paired t-Test (p-value)를 하여서 유의수준관계를 분석하였다. 위에서 실험한 ACTH, PTH, LH의 동결건조 표준액은 반드시 냉동보관을 할 것을 권고한다. 이는 다른 동결건조표준액도 같은 방법으로 보관을 해야 할 것이다.