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Psychobiotic Effects of Multi-Strain Probiotics Originated from Thai Fermented Foods in a Rat Model

  • Luang-In, Vijitra;Katisart, Teeraporn;Konsue, Ampa;Nudmamud-Thanoi, Sutisa;Narbad, Arjan;Saengha, Worachot;Wangkahart, Eakapol;Pumriw, Supaporn;Samappito, Wannee;Ma, Nyuk Ling
    • 한국축산식품학회지
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    • 제40권6호
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    • pp.1014-1032
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    • 2020
  • This work aimed to investigate the psychobiotic effects of six bacterial strains on the mind and behavior of male Wistar rats. The probiotic (PRO) group (n=7) were rats pre-treated with antibiotics for 7 days followed by 14-day probiotic administration, antibiotics (ANT) group (n=7) were rats treated with antibiotics for 21 days without probiotics. The control (CON) group (n=7) were rats that received sham treatment for 21 days. The six bacterial strains with probiotic properties were mostly isolated from Thai fermented foods; Pedicoccus pentosaceus WS11, Lactobacillus plantarum SK321, L. fermentum SK324, L. brevis TRBC 3003, Bifidobacterium adolescentis TBRC 7154 and Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis TBRC 375. The probiotics were freeze-dried into powder (6×109 CFU/5 g) and administered to the PRO group via oral gavage. Behavioral tests were performed. The PRO group displayed significantly reduced anxiety level and increased locomotor function using a marble burying test and open field test, respectively and significantly improved short-term memory performance using a novel object recognition test. Antibiotics significantly reduced microbial counts in rat feces in the ANT group by 100 fold compared to the PRO group. Probiotics significantly enhanced antioxidant enzymatic and non-enzymatic defenses in rat brains as assessed using catalase activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power assay, respectively. Probiotics also showed neuroprotective effects with less pyknotic cells and lower frequency of vacuolization in cerebral cortex. This multi-strain probiotic formulation from Thai fermented foods may offer a potential to develop psychobiotic-rich functional foods to modulate human mind and behaviors.

Neurotoxicity of Synthetic Cannabinoids JWH-081 and JWH-210

  • Cha, Hye Jin;Seong, Yeon-Hee;Song, Min-Ji;Jeong, Ho-Sang;Shin, Jisoon;Yun, Jaesuk;Han, Kyoungmoon;Kim, Young-Hoon;Kang, Hoil;Kim, Hyoung Soo
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • 제23권6호
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    • pp.597-603
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    • 2015
  • Synthetic cannabinoids JWH-018 and JWH-250 in 'herbal incense' also called 'spice' were first introduced in many countries. Numerous synthetic cannabinoids with similar chemical structures emerged simultaneously and suddenly. Currently there are not sufficient data on their adverse effects including neurotoxicity. There are only anecdotal reports that suggest their toxicity. In the present study, we evaluated the neurotoxicity of two synthetic cannabinoids (JWH-081 and JWH-210) through observation of various behavioral changes and analysis of histopathological changes using experimental mice with various doses (0.1, 1, 5 mg/kg). In functional observation battery (FOB) test, animals treated with 5 mg/kg of JWH-081 or JWH-210 showed traction and tremor. Their locomotor activities and rotarod retention time were significantly (p<0.05) decreased. However, no significant change was observed in learning or memory function. In histopathological analysis, neural cells of the animals treated with the high dose (5 mg/kg) of JWH-081 or JWH-210 showed distorted nuclei and nucleus membranes in the core shell of nucleus accumbens, suggesting neurotoxicity. Our results suggest that JWH-081 and JWH-210 may be neurotoxic substances through changing neuronal cell damages, especially in the core shell part of nucleus accumbens. To confirm our findings, further studies are needed in the future.

Trimethyltin 유도성 인지기능 저하 동물 모델에 대한 들기름의 개선효과 (Amelioration of Trimethyltin-induced Cognitive Impairment in ICR Mice by Perilla Oil)

  • 강진용;박보경;승태완;박창현;박선경;진동은;강성원;최성길;허호진
    • 한국식품과학회지
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    • 제47권3호
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    • pp.373-379
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    • 2015
  • 본 연구에서는 들기름의 TMT 유도성 인지 기능 상실에 대한 개선 효과와 함께 가정에서 식용유로서 사용량이 많은 대두유와 그 효과를 비교 연구하였다. 실험에서 들기름과 대두유를 섭취한 마우스를 TMT로 인지 기능 손상을 유발하여 Y-maze test와 Morris water maze test 한 결과, 공간 인지 기능 및 학습능력 개선에 대해 대두유는 효과가 미비하였으나 들기름은 대조군과 유의적인 차이가 없는 정도의 유의적 개선 효과를 보였다. 동물 실험 후 mouse로부터 적출된 뇌 조직을 대상으로 AChE 활성, MDA 함량, SOD 활성 측정 및 산화된 glutathione 측정한 결과, 대두유는 TMT 단독 처리군의 경우와 유사한 반면 들기름은 TMT에 의해 손상을 입은 mice의 뇌 조직에서 AChE의 활성과 MDA 생성 및 GSH의 산화를 억제시킬 뿐만 아니라 SOD 활성을 유의성 있게 증가시킨 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 들기름에 존재하는 풍부한 생리 활성 물질로서 ${\omega}$-3계 지방산, 페놀화합물 그리고 비타민 E 등에 의한 것으로 사료된다. 결국 들기름은 상대적으로 우수한 인지 기능 개선 효과를 나타냈고, 이는 건강기능 식품으로서 고부가가치 소재로 활용될 수 있는 산업적 활용 가능성을 나타내는 것으로 판단된다.

장기요양시설 및 요양병원 입소 치매대상자의 억제대 적용 관련 요인 (Factors related to Use of Physical Restraints for Older Adults with Dementia in Long-term Care Settings)

  • 이해정;박명화;이성화;이미현;고영혜;김춘길;김정선;김경숙;이영휘;임영미;송준아;박영선;윤종철;김기웅;홍(손)귀령
    • 노인간호학회지
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    • 제21권2호
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    • pp.125-134
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    • 2019
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate factors related to use of restraints for older adults with dementia in long-term care settings. Methods: This study analyzed secondary data from the Nationwide Survey on Dementia Care in Korea (NaSDeCK). Demographic characteristics, disease characteristics, and functional characteristics were analyzed. Data were analyzed with χ2 test, t-test, ANOVA, and logistic regression analysis. Results: Among participants, 8.2% experienced use of restraints. 'Strap' (78.3%) was the most commonly used restraint and 'Behavioral problem' (51.3%) was a major reason for the restraint. Persons who have low levels of daily activity and cognition deficits, higher levels of dependence, histories of falls within the past 3 months, and living in long-term hospitals have greater probability of restraint experience. Conclusion: Developing interventions for older adults who have a high risk of being restrained is essential to minimize unnecessary restraint use among older adults with dementia in long-term care settings. Further study exploring the interacting roles of organizational and staff factors related to use of physical restraints would provide more comprehensive perspectives in understanding this phenomenon.

갈란타민(Galantamine) 투여 후 순수 알츠하이머병 치매와 혼합성 치매 환자의 주의력, 일상생활능력 및 신경정신행동 증상에 대한 효과 평가 (Effects of Galantamine Treatment on Attention, Activities of Daily Living, and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms between the Patients with Pure Alzheimer's Disease and Mixed Dementia)

  • 강효신;윤지혜;안인숙;문유진;황태영;이영민;김혜란;김도관
    • 노인정신의학
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    • 제16권1호
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    • pp.24-30
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    • 2012
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of galantamine treatment, especially attention ability between patients with pure Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Mixed dementia (MD) during a 24-week trial. Methods : A total of 40 patients were recruited for this 24-week study. The effect of galantamine on attention was measured using Seoul Computerized NeuroCognitive Function Test (SCNT) and frontal functions test of Seoul Neuropsychological Screening Battery (SNSB). Patients'activities of daily living using the Seoul-Activities of Daily Living (S-ADL) and the Seoul-Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (S-IADL) ; behavioral symptoms using the Korean version Neuropsychiatric Inventory (K-NPI) were measured at baseline and 24-week. Results : 17 pure AD patients and 23 MD patients were analyzed in this study. Attention as measured by SCNT was not significantly different from baseline after 24 weeks of treatment in both groups. There was no significant difference between two groups in mean change from baseline in the SCNT, S-ADL, S-IADL and K-NPI scores at 24-week. Conclusion : Galantamine showed a therapeutic effect on cognition, activities of daily living, neuropsychiatric symptoms in pure AD and MD. Furthermore, Galantamine may specifically help to maintain attention and it may have positive effects on other cognitive and functional abilities.

호장근의 일시적 국소뇌허혈 흰쥐 모델에 대한 신경보호효과 (Neuroprotective Effect of the Roots of Polygonum Cuspidatum on Transient Focal Cerebral Ischemia in Rats)

  • 김진모;차동석;전소라;전훈;임종필;최훈;이기진;강민석;나호정;김미연;임강현;김호철;부영민
    • 대한본초학회지
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    • 제23권2호
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    • pp.225-233
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    • 2008
  • Objectives : The purpose of the present study was to development of neuroprotective antioxidant agents. For the purpose, we investigated the neuroprotective effect of anti oxidant herb, the root of Polygonum cuspidatum on transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. Methods : The roots of Polygonum cuspidatum were extracted by 85% MeOH (PCE). Radical scavenging effects were investigated using DPPH assay and TBARs (Thiobarbituric acid reaction substance) assay in brian homogenates. Neuroprotective effect was investigated using transient focal cerebral ischemia rat model (2 h of ischemia, 22 h of reperfusion) by behavioral test and measurement of brain damage using 2, 3, 5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining. Results : PCE showed potent and dose dependent radical scavenging effects in DPPH and TBARs assay. Oral administration of PCE reduced brain infarct volume by 29.7% and improved the sensory motor functional deficit by 29% compared with vehicle treated group. Conclusions : PCE showed radical scavenging effects and neuroprotective effect on stroke rat model. Therefore, Polygonum cuspidatum could be a candidate for the development of neuroprotective-antioxidant agents.

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Mitochondrial OXPHOS genes provides insights into genetics basis of hypoxia adaptation in anchialine cave shrimps

  • Guo, Huayun;Yang, Hao;Tao, Yitao;Tang, Dan;Wu, Qiong;Wang, Zhengfei;Tang, Boping
    • Genes and Genomics
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    • 제40권11호
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    • pp.1169-1180
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    • 2018
  • Cave shrimps from the genera Typhlatya, Stygiocaris and Typhlopatsa (TST complex) comprises twenty cave-adapted taxa, which mainly occur in the anchialine environment. Anchialine habitats may undergo drastic environmental fluctuations, including spatial and temporal changes in salinity, temperature, and dissolved oxygen content. Previous studies of crustaceans from anchialine caves suggest that they have possessed morphological, behavioral, and physiological adaptations to cope with the extreme conditions, similar to other cave-dwelling crustaceans. However, the genetic basis has not been thoroughly explored in crustaceans from anchialine habitats, which can experience hypoxic regimes. To test whether the TST shrimp-complex hypoxia adaptations matched adaptive evolution of mitochondrial OXPHOS genes. The 13 OXPHOS genes from mitochondrial genomes of 98 shrimps and 1 outgroup were examined. For each of these genes was investigated and compared to orthologous sequences using both gene (i.e. branch-site and Datamonkey) and protein (i.e. TreeSAAP) level approaches. Positive selection was detected in 11 of the 13 candidate genes, and the radical amino acid changes sites scattered throughout the entire TST complex phylogeny. Additionally, a series of parallel/convergent amino acid substitutions were identified in mitochondrial OXPHOS genes of TST complex shrimps, which reflect functional convergence or similar genetic mechanisms of cave adaptation. The extensive occurrence of positive selection is suggestive of their essential role in adaptation to hypoxic anchialine environment, and further implying that TST complex shrimps might have acquired a finely capacity for energy metabolism. These results provided some new insights into the genetic basis of anchialine hypoxia adaptation.

지하상업공간에서 천창의 효과에 대한 연구 - 일본 지하가 근무자를 중심으로 (A study on the effects of skylight in commercial underground space - with focus on the employees of underground streets in Japan)

  • 이강주
    • 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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    • 제21권4호
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    • pp.535-543
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    • 2019
  • 본 연구는 지하공간에서 천창이 갖는 실증적인 의미를 고찰하였다. 이를 위해 기술성능, 기능성능, 행태성능으로 구성된 29개의 설문문항을 도출하였다. 또한, 천창이 있는 지하가와 천창이 없는 지하가와의 비교를 통해 천창의 의미가 분명하게 드러날 것이라는 가정 하에, 일본의 지하가 중 천창이 설치된 3개의 지하가와 천창이 없는 3개의 지하가를 연구의 분석대상으로 선정하였다. 설문조사 결과를 바탕으로 본 연구에서는 기술통계분석과 빈도분석을 실시하였고 각각의 차이 분석을 위하여 독립표본 T-검정을 실시하였으며 개선우선순위 도출을 위하여 상관분석을 실시하였다. 분석 결과, 지하상업공간에서 천창은 내부에서의 시간감과 이미지성에서 그 효과가 확실한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 지하상업공간의 질적인 측면에서도 중요한 순기능을 발휘하는 것으로 분석되었다. 마지막으로 천창이 없는 3개 지하가에 대한 개선순위는 표지/안내도, 공간의 다양성, 유지관리, 휴게공간, 바닥디자인 등의 순서로 도출되었다. 천창이 있는 3개 지하가에 대한 개선순위는 휴게공간, 공간의 다양성, 온습도, 공기, 유지관리 등의 순서로 도출되었다.

한국인삼론(韓國人蔘論) (Current Status of Korean Ginseng Research)

  • 한병훈
    • 생약학회지
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    • 제3권3호
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    • pp.151-160
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    • 1972
  • Recent achievements of scientific research on the pharmacologic activities and the chemical problems of dammalene glycosides, which are considered to be effective principles of Korean ginseng, are reviewed and analyzed in view of structure-activity relationship. 1) S. Shibata and his co-workers detected 12 glycoside spots of dammalene series on the two dimensional T.L.C. of total glycoside fraction from Japanese ginseng, and designated them Ginsenoside Rx(x=a, b, c, g, h, etc.) in the order of increasing Rf-value. The aglycones of those glycosides were characterized to be protopanaxadiol for the Ginsenoside $Rx(x=a,\;b_{1},\;b_{2},\;c,\;d,\;e,\;f)$ and protopanaxatriol for the Ginsenoside $Rx(x=g_{1},\;g_{2},\;g_{3},\;h_{1}\;'h_{2})$. Using Korean ginseng as the material for our study, the author and his coworkers isolated a new dammalene glycoside(Panax Saponin C), which comes under the category of protopanaxadiol glycosides based on the classification of S. Shibata et al., and characterized this saponin to be the glycoside of protopanaxatriol series. Furthermore, Panax Saponin C dissociated into $two\;components(C_{1}\;and\;C_{2}-acetate)$ by acetylation, both of which returned to original Panax Saponin C by deacetylation. Based on this result, more than 13 glycoside components of dammalene series will be expected in the Korean ginseng. 2) The structures of protopanaxadiol and protopanaxatriol, the genuine aglycones of dammalene glycosides, are fully established to be structural analogues by S. Shibata and his co-workers, therefore antagonistic and/or analogical activities will be expected for the pharmacologic activities of these glycoside series of structural analogues. K. Takaki and his co-workers found central nervous system (CNS) stimmulant activity from the glycosides of protopanaxatriol series and CNS-depressant activity from the glycosides of protopanaxadiol series. On the other hand, the author and his co-workers found stimmulating activity on the protein synthesis from both the series of dammalene glycosides with delayed and long-lasting characteristics. This delayed and long-lasting characteristics were also observed in the anti-inflammatory activity of glycosides of protopanaxatriol series on their time course tendency. For the convenience's sake of argument, pluralistic pharmacologic activities of dammalene glycosides, which were observed by many workers at various pharmacologic site, may be classified into two main categories; one is pan-cellular activity and the other is organ specific activity to the certain tissue which is a mass of cells differentiated to a certain direction for their special functions in the body. Based on the data of K. Takaki and those of the authors, following assumption will be probable; Pharmacologic activities of both series of glycosides of protopanaxadiol and protopanaxatriol aglycones may be antagonistic on their tissue-specific activities and analogic on their pan-cellular activities. Therefore, the mixture of these two series of glycosides in an appropriate ratio, as the case of total extract of Korean ginseng, will be probably beneficial to the host by increasing the synthesis of some functional proteins, due to the additive action of pan-cellular activity, and with the disappearance of any significant behavioral symptoms due to the antagonism of tissue specific activity. This fact will probably be the main reason why classical trials of pharmacologists failed in re-discovering the efficacy of Korean ginseng with their behavioral test. 3) The author and his co-workers achieved the synthesis of $C^{14}-labelled\;Panax\;Saponin\;A\;on\;C_{25}-C_{27}\;position\;of\;aglycone$ in the interest of tracer studies in vivo. The method will be applicable to other dammalene glycosides regardless of their chemical structure. 4) The author and his co-workers converted chemically betulafolienetriol, a triterpene component of Betula platyphylla, to the protopanaxadiol, one of genuine aglycone of dammalene glycosides.

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