• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.187-194
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• 2011

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disorder of the periodontium, characterized by destruction of the tooth supporting tissues including alveolar bone and mediated by various pro-inflammatory mediators. Here, we demonstrated that HP08-0106, composed of four crude drugs-Gardenia jasminoides Grandiflora, Angelica gigas Nakai, Rehmannia glutinosa, and Schizonepeta tenuifolia in a weight ratio of 2:2:1:2, perturbs inflammatory responses, osteoclast formation in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells and alveolar bone resorption in ligature-induced periodontitis. HP08-0106 decreased the protein level of iNOS and COX2 as well as the secreted level of IL-$1{\beta}$, indicating that HP08-0106 has antiinflammatory effects. HP08-0106 also inhibited the expression of genes associated with osteoclastogenesis including c-Fos, MMP-9 and TRAP. Moreover, HP08-0106 exhibited a protective effect from alveolar bone loss in ligature-induced periodontitis animal models. Our results strongly suggest that HP08-0106 represent an important therapeutic tool to treat inflammatory disorders associated with bone loss such as periodontitis.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.147-152
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• 2013

Purpose: An animal periodontitis model is essential for research on the pathogenesis and treatment of periodontal disease. In this study, we have introduced a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of a periodontal pathogen to the alveolar bone defect of experimental animals and investigated its suitability as a periodontitis model. Methods: Alveolar bone defects were made in both sides of the mandibular third premolar region of nine beagle dogs. Then, the animals were divided into the following groups: silk ligature tied on the cervical region of tooth group, Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS (P.g. LPS)-saturated collagen with silk ligature group, and no ligature or P.g. LPS application group as the control. The plaque index and gingival index were measured at 0 and 4 weeks postoperatively. The animals were then euthanized and prepared for histologic evaluation. Results: The silk ligature group and P.g. LPS with silk ligature group showed a significantly higher plaque index at 4 weeks compared to the control (P<0.05). No significant difference was found in the plaque index between the silk ligature group and P.g. LPS with silk ligature group. The P.g. LPS with silk ligature group showed a significantly higher gingival index compared to the silk ligature group or the control at 4 weeks (P<0.05). Histologic examination presented increased inflammatory cell infiltration in the gingival tissue and alveolar bone of the P.g. LPS with silk ligature group. Conclusions: An additional P.g. LPS-saturated collagen with silk ligature ensured periodontal inflammation at 4 weeks. Therefore, P.g. LPS with silk ligature application to surgically created alveolar bone defects may be a candidate model for experimental periodontitis.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.138-146
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• 2017

이 연구의 목적은 쥐의 하악 절치에서 생물학적 광화에 대한 발육 단계를 타임테이블로 수립하는데 있다. 맹출 길이가 측정되었고 조직학적 절편과 미세단층촬영기(microscopic computerized tomography) 단면으로 절치 발육의 4단계 (1) preodontoblast, (2) dentin matrix secretion, (3) enamel matrix secretion, 그리고 (4) enamel calcification을 확인하였다. 쥐의 하악 절치에서 총 맹출 속도는 $600{\pm}70{\mu}m/day$ ($mean{\pm}SD$; n = 12) 였다. 법랑질 분비 길이는 조직학적 절편에서 $4.59{\pm}0.75mm$, 방사선학적 단면에서 $3.64{\pm}0.63mm$였고 이를 각각 속도로 환산하면 $180.4{\pm}30.0hours$, $145{\pm}25hours$ 으로 나타났다(n = 24). 이러한 결과들은 쥐의 절치의 생물학적 광화가 일어나는 발육 4 단계가 단 며칠 만에 이루어진다는 것을 제시한다. 이번 동물 실험연구의 결과는 발육 중인 치배의 빠른 광물화 과정을 치아 발육 기간의 분석을 통해 이해할 수 있다는 것에 의의가 있다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.856-861
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• 2002

본 연구는 녹차의 섭취기간에 따른 질병 발현 정도를 조사하기 위하여 경상남도 하동군에 거주하는 주민 92명을 대상으로 설문조사를 통하여 이루어졌다. 조사대상자들의 녹차 섭취기간에 따라 녹차를 마시지 않는 대조군과 10년 미만 녹차 섭취군 및 10년 이상 녹차 섭취군의 3분위로 나누어 녹차의 장기간 섭취가 건강관련 변인과 식습관에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 조사대상자의 일반적 특성은 전체 대상자 중 남자가 41명, 여자가 51명이었으며, 평균연령은 대조군이 62.0세, 2분위 60.1세, 3분위 57.2세로 나타났다. 건강관련 생활습관으로 음주여부는 1분위에서 45.5%, 2분위 36.1%, 3분위 37.5%가 음주를 하는 것으로 나타나, 녹차를 마시는 집단에서의 음주비율이 낮게 나타났다. 마시는 술의 종류로는 소주가 가장 많은 비중을 차지하였으며, 음주의 빈도는 1, 3분위에서 주 5～6회 마신다가 50%이상, 2분위는 주 1～2회가 53.8%로 가장 많이 차지하였다. 흡연여부는 80%정도가 거의 담배를 피우지 않는 것으로 조사되어 바람직한 흡연행동을 나타내었다. 신체활동정도는 모든 집단이 농사일에 직접 참여함으로써 왕성한 활동정도를 보였으며, 건강보조식품은 잘 섭취하지 않는 것으로 조사되었다. 질병유병률을 조사한 결과, 충치는 1분위 9%, 2분위 27%, 3분위 36%가 충치가 없다고하여 녹차의 장기간 섭취가 충치 예방에 다소간의 영향을 미쳤음을 알 수 있었다. 감기는 각 분위에서 77%, 87%, 76%로 감기를 잘 앓지 않는 것으로 조사되었으나 유의성은 없었다. 골다공증에 관한 문진 결과 29%, 64%, 100%순으로 정상이라고 응답하였다. 그러나 골다공증 검사율이 저조하여 녹차의 효과를 비교하기는 힘들었다. 식습관 점수는 녹차를 장기간 섭취할수록 유의적으로 좋은 점수를 나타내었다. 본 연구의 대상자들은 녹차를 접할 기회가 많고 주로 질병의 예방 및 개선을 목적으로 마시고 있었기에 녹차의 기능성에 대해서 많은 관심과 기대를 보여주고 있었다. 게다가 본 조사의 결과, 녹차의 장기간 음용이 충치, 골다공증과 같은 질병의 예방 및 식습관 향상에 영향을 미침을 알 수 있었고 나아가 녹차의 섭취를 증가시키기 위해서는 차 이외의 다양한 음식과 생활용품으로의 개발이 필요함을 알 수 있었다.

• Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.179-184
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• 2004

동해, 여수 및 영광에서 2001년 11월과 2002년 12월에 채집된 히드라해파리를 동정$\cdot$분류한 결과 노란무늬지상해파리 (Proboscidactyla flavicirrata) 보야 누스두겹관해파리 (Diphyes bojani) 및 바르그만머그관해파리 (Muggiaea bargmannae)가 한국미기록종으로 밝혀져 재기재하고 보고한다. 본 연구의 결과 지금까지 밝혀진 한국 해산 히드라해파리는 5목 15과 18종이 된다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제2권4호
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• pp.47-52
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• 2011

치주질환(periodontal disease, 잇몸병)은 인구의 50%이상이 이환되는 만성질환이다. 치주질환을 치료하지 않으면, 치아 지지조직의 염증을 악화시켜 치아손실(tooth loss)을 가져온다. 고혈압은 성인의 30%에서 발병하며, 심혈관계통 질환의 이환(morbidity)과 사망(mortality)의 중요한 원인이다. 약 20년 전까지만 해도 두 가지 질환은 깊은 관련이 없어 보였지만, 최근 서로 연관성이 있다는 사실이 밝혀졌다. 심혈관계통의 위험요소에 대한 연구결과, 죽상경화증(atherosclerosis) 합병증 발생은 치주(periodontium) 질환과 관계가 있다. 즉, 뇌졸중(stroke), 관상동맥질환, 말초동맥질환에 대한 위험요소가 치주염이라는 증거가 있다. 이런 인과관계는 두 가지 질환이 서로 공통의 위험요소를 갖는다는 의미이다. C-reactive protein(CRP)은 치주염에서 증가하고, 치주질환 환자는 혈관운동 기능(vasomotor function)이 손상된다는 보고가 있었으며, 치주질환으로 인해 고혈압이 발생한다. 본 연구의 목적은 문헌 고찰을 통해, 치주염과 고혈압을 비롯한 심혈관계통 질환의 인과관계를 밝히고자 한다. 고혈압은 당뇨와 함께 대표적인 생활습관질병이기 때문에, 본 연구를 통해서 적절한 치아관리를 통해 고혈압으로 인한 여러 가지 합병증을 예방하고자 한다.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.63-68
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• 2012

It has been documented that SPA0355 exerts antiinflammatory effects via the inhibition of nuclear factor-kappaB activation. In present study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of SPA0355 on periodontitis in an animal model. Periodontitis was induced by ligation of the cervix of the 1st molar in the left mandible in rats. After ligature, the rats were randomly divided into four groups and topically applied with SPA0355 (0.5, 1, and 2%) or the vehicle alone once daily for 10 days. Body weight and food intake were measured daily throughout the experimental period. At day 10 post-ligature, the infiltration of inflammatory cells and distance of the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) to the alveolar bone crest (ABC) in the distal area of ligatured tooth were estimated histopathologically. No changes in body weight or food intake were found between the control and SPA0355 groups. The degree of inflammation was decreased in all three SPA0355 application groups. A decrease CEJ-ABC distance was observed in the 0.5% and 1% SPA0355 groups. These results indicate that SPA0355 inhibits the infiltration of inflammatory cells and alveolar bone resorption and suggests its potential as a therapeutic agent for periodontitis.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.291-302
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• 2016

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of using a mineralized bone cortical allograft (MBCA), with or without a resorbable collagenous membrane derived from bovine pericardium, on alveolar bone remodeling after immediate implant placement in a dog model. Methods: Six mongrel dogs were included. The test and control sites were randomly selected. Four biradicular premolars were extracted from the mandible. In control sites, implants without an allograft or membrane were placed immediately in the fresh extraction sockets. In the test sites, an MBCA was placed to fill the gap between the bone socket wall and implant, with or without a resorbable collagenous membrane. Specimens were collected after 1 and 3 months. The amount of residual particles and new bone quality were evaluated by histomorphometry. Results: Few residual graft particles were observed to be closely embedded in the new bone without any contact with the implant surface. The allograft combined with a resorbable collagen membrane limited the resorption of the buccal wall in height and width. The histological quality of the new bone was equivalent to that of the original bone. The MBCA improved the quality of new bone formation, with few residual particles observed at 3 months. Conclusions: The preliminary results of this animal study indicate a real benefit in obtaining new bone as well as in enhancing osseointegration due to the high resorbability of cortical allograft particles, in comparison to the results of xenografts or other biomaterials (mineralized or demineralized cancellous allografts) that have been presented in the literature. Furthermore, the use of an MBCA combined with a collagen membrane in extraction and immediate implant placement limited the extent of post-extraction resorption.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.87-92
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• 2013

Periodontal inflammation increases the risk of tooth loss, particularly in cases where there is an associated loss of alveolar bone and periodontal ligament (PDL). Histological and morphometric evaluation of periodontal inflammation is difficult. Especially, the lengths of the periodontal ligament and interdental alveolar bone space have not been quantified. A quantitative imaging procedure applicable to an animal model would be an important clinical study. The purpose of this study was to quantify the loss of alveolar bone and periodontal ligament by evaluation with micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Another purpose was to investigate differences in infections with systemic E. coli LPS and TNF-${\alpha}$ on E. coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in loss of alveolar bone and periodontal ligament model on mice. This study showed that linear measurements of alveolar bone loss were represented with an increasing trend of the periodontal ligament length and interdental alveolar process space. The effects of systemic E. coli LPS and TNF-${\alpha}$ on an E. coli LPS-induced periodontitis mice model were investigated in this research. Loss of periodontal ligament and alveolar bone were evaluated by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and calculated by the two- and three dimensional microstructure morphometric parameters. Also, there was a significantly increasing trend of the interdental alveolar process space in E. coli LPS and TNF-${\alpha}$ on E. coli LPS compared to PBS. And E. coli LPS and TNF-${\alpha}$ on E. coli LPS had a slightly increasing trend of the periodontal ligament length. The increasing trend of TNF-${\alpha}$ on the LPS-induced mice model in this experiment supports the previous studies on the contribution of periodontal diseases in the pathogenesis of systemic diseases. Also, our findings offer a unique model for the study of the role of LPS-induced TNF-${\alpha}$ in systemic and chronic local inflammatory processes and inflammatory diseases. In this study, we performed rapidly quantification of the periodontal inflammatory processes and periodontal bone loss using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) in mice.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.226-237
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• 2020

Purpose: This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of prophylactic gingival grafting in the mandibular anterior labial area for preventing orthodontically induced gingival recession. Methods: Eight mongrel dogs received gingival graft surgery at the first (I1) and third (I3) mandibular incisors on both sides based on the following group allocation: AT group (autogenous connective tissue graft on I1), AT-control group (contralateral side in the AT group), CM group (xenogeneic cross-linked collagen matrix graft on I3) and CM-control group (contralateral side in the CM group). At 4 weeks after surgery, 6 incisors were splinted and proclined for 4 weeks, followed by 16 weeks of retention. At 24 weeks after surgery, casts were made and compared with those made before surgery, and radiographic and histomorphometric analyses were performed. Results: Despite the proclination of the incisal tip (by approximately 3 mm), labial gingival recession did not occur. The labial gingiva was thicker in the AT group (1.85±0.50 mm vs. 1.76±0.45 mm, P>0.05) and CM group (1.90±0.33 mm vs. 1.79±0.20 mm, P>0.05) than in their respective control groups. Conclusions: The level of the labial gingival margin did not change following labial proclination of incisors in dogs. Both the AT and CM groups showed enhanced gingival thickness.