• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2006

EDTA의 대체제로서 천연 Phytic acid(PA)가 비브리오 패혈증을 일으키는 호염성 세균 vibrio vulnificus에 대한 살균효과와 간 손상을 유발시킨 마우스의 V. vulnificus 패혈증에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. V. vulnificus는 증류수 내에서는 1분 후 90.6%, 3분 후 98.4% 및 5분 후 99.6%의 높은 사멸율을 나타낸 반면에, $MgCl_2$ 용액 중에서는 접종 후 1분에서 65.9%, 3분에서 69.8%, 5분에서 94.5%로서 $Mg^{2+}$ 이온에 의하여 삼투압 쇼크가 다소 완화되는 결과를 나타내었다. 또한 EDTA 및 PA 용액 중에서는 0.1 mM 농도의 경우 PA에서 사멸율이 약간 높았으나 1 mM 농도에서는 두 처리군 모두 1분 후 99.9%의 높은 사멸율을 보임으로서 EDTA와 PA 처리간에는 유의차를 인정 할 수 없었다. V. vulnificus 감염에 의한 패혈증 유발시험에서 고농도 보다 저농도로 접종시 마우스의 생존시간이 더 연장되었으며, 접종 후 생존율 연장효과는 PA 처리군이 EDTA 처리군 보다 1.3배까지 높게 나타났다. 이 결과는 사염화탄소로 간 손상을 유발시킨 마우스에 있어서도 비슷한 경향이었으나, 치사속도가 단순 접종처리군에 비해 2배 이상 빠른 결과를 보임으로서 간장 질환 등의 기저질환자가 V. vulnificus에 감염될 때 더욱 치명적임을 말 수 있었다. 모든 조직소견은 정도의 차이는 있으나 사염화탄소로 간 손상을 유발시킨 마우스의 경우, 간, 폐 및 신장 등에서 심한 출혈, 울혈, 문맥 간 염증 및 괴사 등의 소견을 보였으며, PA를 농도 별로 처리 했을 경우 이러한 출혈 및 염증이 감소하는 경향을 나타내었다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.189-206
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• 1988

The effects of ouabain on the contractile and electrical activities were investigated in the isolated preparations of guinea-pig taenia coli, and compared with those of vanadate. Spontaneous contractions were recorded with force transducer, and electrical activites were measured by use of suction electrode, or single sucrose-gap technique. The contractions were induced by the electrical stimulation for 5 seconds every 1 minute with alternating current (60 Hz, 3.0 V/cm) through the platinum electrodes located in parallel with the long axis of the preparation. All experiments were performed in tris-buffered Tyrode solution which was aerated with $100%{\;}O_2$ and kept at $35^{\circ}C$. The results obtained were as follows: 1) Responses of spontaneous contractions to ouabain were concentration-dependent; $10^{-7}M$ ouabain caused a rise of basal tone. Above the concentration of $10^{-6}M$ ouabain, an initial increase followed by a decrease in tension was observed. 2) A continuous spike discharge was induced by the administration of $10^{-7}M$ ouabain. Above $10^{-6}M$ ouabain, a transient initial increase followed by a decrease in spike frequency and amplitude was produced, and finally membrane potential was sustained at a certain level without a spike discharge. 3) The characteristic response to $10^{-7}M$ ouabain was not blocked by the pretreatment with $10^{-7}M$ atropine. 4) The electrically induced contractions were completely suppressed at the concentration of $2{\times}10^{-7}M$ ouabain. These contractions were blocked more rapidly in paralled with the increase in ouabain concentration. 5) Effects of vanadate on the spontaneous activities were quite different from those of ouabain; $10^{-6}M$ vanadate increased the amplitude of contractions and $10^{-5}M$ vanadate increased slightly both amplitude and frequency of spontaneous contractions. $10^{-4}M$ vanadate showed irregular phasic contractions superimposed on the increased basal tone. 6) $10^{-5}M$ vanadate depolarized the membrane potential and shortened the interval between the bursts of spike discharge, whereas $10^{-4}M$ vanadate induced continuous spike discharge with membrane depolarization. 7) Vanadate caused a characteristic inhibitory response to the contractions induced by electrical stimulation; An initial rapid inhibition of tension development and then gradual recovery to a certain level. From the above results, the following conclusions could be made: 1) The rise of basal tone at $10^{-7}M$ ouabain is due to continuous spike discharge without a silent period. The continuous spike discharge is likely to be associated with a slight membrane depolarization caused by the blockage of Na pump. 2) The biphasic response induced by above $10^{-6}M$ ouabain seems to occur by the different mechanisms. The initial increase in tension is associated with depolarization along with an increase in spike frquency, whereas the subsequent relaxation occurs through a non-electrical mechanism. 3) The characteristic response to $10^{-7}M$ ouabain is resulted not from the action on intrinsic nerve terminal, but from its direct action on the membrane of smooth muscle cells. 4) The phasic contractions superimposed on the increased basal tone at the concentration of $10^{-4}M$ vanadate is resulted from the continuous spike discharge with membrane depolarization, of which mechanism remains unknown. 5) The inhibitory action of ouabain on the electrically induced contractions suggests that the increasein intracellular Na in some way inhibits the electrically induced $Ca^{2+}$ influx. The mechanism of vanadate action on the induced contractions remains unknown.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.120-126
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• 2000

목적 : 종양내 저산소상태는 저산소세포치사제에 의하여 극복이 가능하다. 방사선의 반응을 증강시키는 tirapazamine 의 효과가 마우스 종양에서 분할방사선조사와 병용된 상태에서 종양내 산소상태에 따라 어떠한 영향을 받는가를 확인하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 대조군 및 저산소 상태의 종양을 수립하기 위하여 정상 및 4주전에 방사선 조사를 받았던 마우스의 등과 하지에 RIF-1 종양을 이식하였다. 종양이 일정한 크기에 도달하면, 대조군 및 저산소 상태 종양에 대하여 생리식염수(0.02 mlg), tirapazamine (0.08 mMkg), 방사선조사(2.5 Gy), tirapazamine 과 방사선조사의 병용 등을 사용하여 4일간 8회의 과분할 치료를 시행하였다. 등의 종양 체적이 4 배로 증가하거나 하지의 종양 단면이 2배로 증가할 때 까지 종양의 크기 변화를 측정하여 얻은 종양성장의 지연을 기준으로 각 치료에 대한 반응을 평가하였다. 결과 : 등 및 하지의 정상 및 저산소종양의 평균증식양상으로 부터 tirapazamine이 방사선의 반응을 증강시켰음을 알 수 있다. tirapazamine에 의한 방사선증강효과는 호기의 종양체적 또는 종양단면적을 기준으로 한 증식지연실험 결과 등의 정상종양에서는 1.9배, 저산소종양에서는 2.4배였으며 하지의 정상종양에서는 1.85배, 저산소종양에서는 1.6배였다. 초기종양체적의 4배 증식 또는 종양단면적의 2배 증식까지의 기간을 기준으로 설정한 증식지연실험결과 등의 정상종양에서는 1.48배, 저산소종양에서는 2.0배였으며 하지의 정상종양에서는 1.85배, 저산소종양에서는 1.6배였다. 결론 :분할 방사선조사에 tirapazamine을 병용할 경우 방사선조사효과는 증강되며, 저산소상태에 있는 마우스 종양에서의 증강효과가 대조 종양에서의 증강효과와 동일하거나 더욱 양호할 가능성을 제시할 수 있었다.었으나 $7.4\%$만이 심한 증상을 보였고, 만성 합병증은 $7.9\%$에서 관찰되었으며, 장폐색, 비뇨기계증상의 악화, 방사선 방광염등의 순이었다.전에 예방하기 위해 중점 관리해야 할 지점에 대해 더 많은 정보를 얻을 수 있으리라고 사료된다.이었고(p<0.01) 포장에 대해서는 주택형태에 따라 농가나 아파트에 거주하는 주부가 단독주택이나 연립주택에 거주하는 주부보다 더 나쁘게 평가하는 경향이었다. (p<0.05) (9) 조사대상주부들은 시판제품의 가장 개선해야 할 점으로 위생성(37.0%), 가격(23.8%), 포장(15.6%), 맛(11.1%), 저장성(10.1%) 및 색(2.4%) 등의 순으로 지적하였고 주부의 거주지에 따라 대도시에 거주할수록 위생성을, 농어촌에 거주할수록 가격을 가장 개선해야 할 점으로 보는 경향이었다. (p<0.05)3.2%는 채소에는 cholesterol이 함유되어 있지 않으므로 채식이 건강에 좋다고 하였다. 또한 질병치료에 유효한 채소는 당근 등 42가지, 질병을 유발시키는 채소는 고사리 등 10종을 지적하였으며 이들은 과학적 증명이 가능하거나 민간요법으로 전해지고 있는 내용이다. 이상과 같이 덕성여자대학교 평생교육원에 다니는 주부의 채소 소비 형태에 대하여 살펴보았는데 가공된 채소반찬과 김치의 구입은 현재까지 일반화되지 않고 있음을 알 수 있으나 김치보다 채소반찬의 구입경험이 더 많은 것으로 나타났다. 본 논문은 덕성여자대학교 평생교육원에 다니는 주부를 대상으로 하였으나 앞으로 다양한 계층의 주부를 대상으로 하여 폭 넓은 채소소비에 관련된 연구가 이루어져야 한다고 사료된다.할 경우 적정 첨가 수준으로 당화액과 추출액의 비가 3:7의 범위를 넘지 않아야 버섯의 장점을 살리면서 기존 조청의 특성을 변화시키지 않는 제품을 제조할 수 있을 것으로 보인다.mic acid의 생성량(生成量)

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.1-28
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• 1974

The writers have conducted the investigation to assess the nutritional status of young rural Korean children aged from 0 to 4 years old in August 1971. The survey areas were Kaejong-myon. Daeya-myon, Okku-gun, Jeonra-bukdo, Korea. These survey areas were typical agricultural plain areas. The total numbers of children examined were 2,706 comprising 1,394 male and 1,312 female. The weight, height, and chest circumference of children were measured and means and standard deviations. were calculated for each measurement. In addition, the nutritional status of each child was classified by the four levels of malnutrition and the Gomez classification, The examination of red blood cell count, haematocrit value, and intestinal parasite infection were carried out at the same time. In general, recent work tend to suggest that environmental influences, especially nutrition, are of great importance than genetic background or other biological factors for physical growth and development. Certainly the physical dimensions of the body are much influenced by nutrition, particularly in the rapidly growing period of early childhood. Selected body measurements can therefore give valuable information concerning protein-calory malnutrition. Growth can also be affected by bacterial, viral, and parasitic infection. For the field workers in a developing country, therefore, nutritional anthropometry appears to be of greatest value in the assessment of growth failure and undernutrition, principally from lack of protein and calories. In order to compare and evaluate the data obtained, the optimal data of growth from the off-spring of the true well-fed, medically and socially protected are needed. So-called 'Standards' that have been compiled for preschool children in Korea, however, are based on measurement of children from middle or lower socio-economic groups, who are, in fact, usually undernourished from six months of age onwards and continuously exposed to a succession of infective and parasitic diseases. So that, the Harvard Standards which is one of the international reference standards was used as the reference standards in this study. Findings of the survey were as follows: A. Anthropometric data: 1) Comparing the mean values for body weight obtained with the Korean standard weight of the same age, the rural Korean children were slightly haevier than the Korean standard values in both sexes. Comparing with the Japanese children values, the rural Korean children were slightly haevier in male and in the infant period of female but lighter in female of the period of 1 to 4 years old than Japanese children. 2) Comparing the mean values for height obtained with the Korean standard height of the same age, the rural Korean children were taller than the Korean standard values except the second half of infatn period in both sexes. Comparing with the Japanese children, the rural Korean children were slightly smaller than Japanese children except the first half of infant peroid in both sexes. 3) Mear values of chest circumference of rural Korean children obtained were less than the Korean standard values of the same ages in both sexes. B. Prevalence of Protein-Calory Malnutrition: Children examined were devided into two groups, i. e., infant(up to the first birthday) and toddler (1 to 4 fears old). 1) Percentages of four levels of malnutrition: a) When the nutrtional status of each child was classified (1) by body weight value, the percentages for male and female of children attained standard growth were 52.8%(infant 83.3%, toddler 44.4%) and 39.7% (infant 74.5%. toddler 30.5%), the first level of malnutrition were 31.9%(infant 13.7%, toddler 36.9%) and 31.7%(infant 15.3%, toddler 36,0%), the second level of malnutrition were 12.3%(infant 1.7%, toddler 15.3%) and 23.3% (infant 7.7%, fodder 27.5%), the third level of malnutrition were 2.7%(infant 0.7%, toddler 3.2%) and 4.6%(infant 1.8%, toddler 5.3%) the fourth level of malnutrition were 0.3% (infant 0.7%, toddler 0.2%) and 0.7% (0.7% for infant and toddler) respectively. (2) by height value, the percentages for male and female of children attained standard growth were 80.3% (infant 97.3%, toddler 75.6%) and 75.1% (infant 96.4%, toddler 69.5), the first level of malnutrition were 17.9% (infant 2.0%, toddler 22.3%) and 23.6% (infants 3.6%, toddler 28.8%), the second level of malnutrition were 1.2% (infant 0.3%, toddler 1.5%) and 1.1% (infant 0%, toddler 1.4%), the third level of malnutrition were 0.4%(infant 0.3%, toddler 0.5%) and 0.2%(infant 0%, toddler 0.3%), the fourth level of malnutrition were 0.1%(infant 0%, toddler 0.1%) and 0% respectively. (3) by body weight in relation to height, the percentages for male and female of children attained standard growth were 87.9% (infant 77.6%, toddler 87.9%) and 78.2% (infant 77.4%, toddler 78.2%), the first level of malnutrition were 12.2% (infant 18.4%, toddler 10.6%) and 18.2% (infant 17.9%, toddler 18.3%), the second level of malnutrition were 1.9%(infant 3.3%, toddler 1.5%) and 3.0%(infant 3.3%, toddler 2.9%), the third level of malnutrition were 0.1%(infant 0%. toddler 0.1%) and 0.5% (infant 0%, toddler 0.6%), the fourth level of malnutrition were 0.1%(infant 0.7%, toddler 0%) and 0.3% (infant 1.5%, toddler 0%) respectively. b) When the nutritional status of each child according to the mother's age at perturition, i. e., young aged mother (up to 30 years old), middle aged mother (31 to 40 years old) and old aged mother (41 years or above) was classified (1) by body weight, among infants and toddlers, at each year of age, with increasing the mother's age, there was an increase in percentage of subjects underweight. This tendency of increasing percentage of underweight was more significant in the infant period than the toddler period. (2) by height value, no significant differences between each mother's age group were found. c) When the nutritional status of each child according to the birth rank, i. e., lower birth rank (first to third) and higher birth rank (fourth or above) was classified (1) by weight value, children of higher birth rank were slightly more often underweight than those of lower birth rank, but not significant. (2) by height value, no differences were found between children of lower and higher birth rank. 2) Gomez Classification: When the nutritional status of each child was classified a) by body weight value, the percentages for male and female of children. attained standard growth were 53.1% (infant 82.6%, toddler 44.9%) and 39.2% (infant 73.4%, toddler 30.1%), the first degree of malnutrition were 39.4% (infant 14.7%, toddler 46.2%) and 47.1% (infant 21.9%, toddler 53.8%), the second degree of malnutrition were 7.3%(infant 2.3%, toddler 8.6%) and 12.9% (infant 4.0%, toddler 15.2%). and the third degree of malnutrition were 0.2%. (infant 0.3%, toddler 0.2%) and 0.8% (infant 0.7%, toddler 0.9%) respectively. b) by height value, the percentages for male and female of children attained standard growth were 80.8% (infant 97.0%, toddler 76.3%) and 73.8%(infant 95.6%, toddler 68.0%), the first degree of malnutrition were 18.5% (infant 2.7%, toddler 22.9%) and 24.6% (infant 4.4%, toddler 30.0%), the second degree of malnutrition were 0.6%(infant 0.3%, toddler 0.7%) and 0.5% (infant 0.1%, toddler 0.7%), and the third degree of malnutrition were 0.1%(infant 0%, toddler 0.1%) and 1.1% (infant 0%, toddler 1.3%) respectively. C. Results of clinical laboratory examination: 1) Red blood cells: The ranges of mean red blood cell counts for male and female were $3,538,000/mm^3\;to\;4,403,000/mm^3\;and\;3,576,000/mm^3\;to\;4,483,000/mm^3$ respectively. The lowest red cell counts were seen at the age of 0-3 months for male and 1-2 months for female. 2) Haematocrit value : The ranges of haematocrit value of male and female were 35.1% to 38.8% and 34.7% to 38.8% respectively. The lowest haematocrit values were seen at the age of 2-3 months for male and 1-2, months for female. 3) The prevalence rates of intestinal parasites for male and female children with Ascaris lumbricoides were 34.1% (infant 18.8%, toddler 38.1%) and 36.0%(infant 18.4%, toddler 40.7%), with Trichocephalus trichiuris were 6.8% (infant 2.9%, toddler 7.9%) and 9.0% (infant 3.0%, toddler 10.6%), with Hookworm were 0.3% (infant 0.5%, toddler 0.2%) and 0.3% (infant 0.5%, toddler 0.3%), with Clonorchis sinensis were 0.4%(infant 0%, toddler 0.5%) and 0.1%(infant 0%, toddler 0.1%) respectively.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2004

We studied the magnetotransport properties of tunnel junctions with AlO and AlN barriers fabricated using microwave-excited plasma. The plasma nitridation process provided wider controllability than the plasma oxidization for the formation of MTJs with ultra-thin insulating layer, because of the slow nitriding rate of metal Al layers, comparing with the oxidizing rate of them. High tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) ratios of 49 and 44% with respective resistance-area product $(R{\times}A) of 3 {\times} 10^4 and 6 {\times} 10^3 {\Omega}{\mu}m^2$ were obtained in the Co-Fe/Al-N/Co-Fe MTJs. We conclude that AlN is a hopeful barrier material to realize MTJs with high TMR ratio and low $R{\times}A$ for high performance MRAM cells. In addition, in order to clarify the annealing temperature dependence of TMR, the local transport properties were measured for Ta $50{\AA} /Cu 200 {\AA}/Ta 50 {\AA}/Ni_{76}Fe_{24} 20 {\AA}/Cu 50 {\AA}/Mn_{75}Ir_{25} 100 {\AA}/Co_{71}Fe_{29} 40 {\AA}/Al-O$ junction with $d_{Al}= 8 {\AA} and P_{O2}{\times}t_{0X}/ = 8.4 {\times} 10^4$ at various temperatures. The current histogram statistically calculated from the electrical current image was well in accord with the fitting result considering the Gaussian distribution and Fowler-Nordheim equation. After annealing at $340^{\circ}C$, where the TMR ratio of the corresponding MTJ had the maximum value of 44%, the average barrier height increased to 1.12 eV and its standard deviation decreased to 0.1 eV. The increase of TMR ratio after annealing could be well explained by the enhancement of the average barrier height and the reduction of its fluctuation.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.209-213
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• 2007

In the recent, increased concern has been focused on the pharmacology and clinical utility of herbal extracts and derivatives as a drug or adjunct to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Salicis Radicis Cortex, A decoction has been mainly used for improvement of ozena and a diuretic effect in oriental medicine, but there was no study on the molecular mechanism of Salicis Radicis Cortex as an immunomodulator. Here we investigated the role of the aqueous extract of Salicis Radicis Cortex in the expression of inflammatory mediators, surface molecule, and related receptors in vitro and in vivo. In murine macrophage RAW 264.7 cells and peritoneal macrophages of C57BL/6N mice, water extract of Salicis Radicis Cortex increased the production of secretary TNF-alpha and Nitric oxide, and the expression level of CD14, LPS co-receptor and CD86, co-stimulatory molecule compared to negative natural extract ex vivo. Moreover, i.p. injection of water extract of Salicis Radicis Cortex significantly increased the secretion level of IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha, IL-2, IL-4 and IL-5 in serum of mice in vivo. Taken together, these results suggest that Salicis Radicis Cortex may regulate the immune response by secreting Th1 and Th2 types of cytokines in vivo and the possibility of its as natural immunostimulator.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.36-53
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• 2013

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of DOGO phreatic water containing sulphur on Atopic Dermatitis in NC/Nga mouse. Methods : We made DOGO phreatic water removed sulphur using Twin Alternating Sulfate Eater. After making atopic dermatitis caused by sensitizing NC/Nga mouse to DNCB(dinitrochlorobenzene), we made mouse swim in tanks each filled with distilled water, tap water, DOGO phreatic water(contain sulphur), DOGO phreatic water(remove sulphur) for 30minutes everyday. 3weeks later, we analyzed skin clinical score, total IgE levels(by ELISA), WBC differential counting(Neutrophils, Monocytes), absolute cell number of $Neutrophil^+Gr-1^+$, CCR3 mRNA expressions(by Real-time PCR), IL-4, IFN-${\gamma}$ production levels(by ELISA), histologic test(by H&E staining, toluidine blue staining). Results : The results of making NC/Nga mouse induced atopic dermatitis swim in tanks filled with DOGO phreatic water(contain sulphur) are as follows. 1. Skin clinical scores were decreased significantly in comparison to control group. 2. Total IgG levels were decreased significantly in comparison to control group. 3. WBC differential counting(Neutrophils, Monocytes) were decreased significantly in c.mparison to control group. 4. Absolute cell number of $Neutrophil^+Gr-1^+$ were decreased significantly in comparison to control group. 5. CCR3 mRNA expressions were decreased significantly in comparison to control group. 6. IL-4, IFN-${\gamma}$ production levels were decreased significantly in comparison to control group. 7. The epithelial tissue thickness, leucocytes infiltration, erythema, edema, excoriation, scaling, mast cells infiltrations in dorsal skin were decreased in comparison to control group. Conclusions : These results indicate that DOGO phreatic water(contain sulphur) can be used for helping treat atopic dermatitis.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제44권8호
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• pp.1180-1185
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 폐경 이후 발생률이 높은 심혈관계 질환 예방에 도움을 줄 수 있는 식품을 개발할 목적으로 PDGF-BB로 혈관평활근세포의 이주와 증식을 유도한 다음 양하 꽃대 추출물이 혈관평활근세포의 이주와 증식에 미친 억제 효과를 알아보았다. 그리고 양하 꽃대 시료를 첨가한 양갱을 제조하여 그 품질 특성을 평가, 최적 비율의 양하 꽃대 양갱을 확인하고자 하였다. 혈관평활근세포의 이주에서는 양하 꽃대 추출물 $100{\mu}g/mL$에서부터 정상세포와 유사한 수준을 나타냈다. 또한 증식에서는 양하 꽃대 추출물 $10{\mu}g/mL$에서부터 확연히 억제되어 $1,000{\mu}g/mL$에서는 정상세포 수준까지 떨어졌다. 양하 양갱의 경우 양하 꽃대 시료 첨가량이 높아질수록 명도와 황색도는 유의적(P<0.05)으로 감소한 반면 적색도는 증가하였다. 양하 꽃대를 이용한 양갱의 관능평가 결과를 종합해보면 양하 꽃대 시료 9 g 첨가군(YY9)에서 가장 높은 점수가 나타났다. 양하 꽃대는 항산화 활성 향상과 혈관평활근세포의 이주와 증식을 억제하는 작용이 나타났으므로, 혈관 손상을 예방해줄 수 있는 기능성식품으로서의 가능성을 확인하였다. 따라서 관능평가에서 우수한 점수를 보여준 양하 꽃대 시료 9 g 첨가 양하 양갱은 중년여성의 심혈관질환 예방에 도움을 줄 수 있는 식품으로 기대된다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.116-131
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• 2017

Purpose: The entry of bacteria or harmful substances through the epithelial seal of human gingival keratinocytes (HGKs) in the junctional epithelium (JE) is blocked by specialized intercellular junctions such as E-cadherin junctions (ECJs). However, the influence of roughened substrates, which may occur due to apical migration of the JE, root planing, or peri-implantitis, on the development of the ECJs of HGKs remains largely unknown. Methods: HGKs were cultured on substrates with varying levels of roughness, which were prepared by rubbing hydrophobic polystyrene dishes with silicon carbide papers. The activity of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) was inhibited with SP600125 or by transfection with JNK short hairpin RNA. The development of intercellular junctions was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy or confocal laser scanning microscopy after immunohistochemical staining of the cells for E-cadherin. The expression level of phospho-JNK was assessed by immunoblotting. Results: HGKs developed tight intercellular junctions devoid of wide intercellular gaps on smooth substrates and on rough substrates with low-nanometer dimensions (average roughness $[Ra]=121.3{\pm}13.4nm$), although the ECJs of HGKs on rough substrates with low-nanometer dimensions developed later than those of HGKs on smooth substrates. In contrast, HGKs developed short intercellular junctions with wide intercellular gaps on rough substrates with mid- or high-nanometer dimensions ($Ra=505.3{\pm}115.3nm$, $867.0{\pm}168.6nm$). Notably, the stability of the ECJs was low on the rough substrates, as demonstrated by the rapid destruction of the cell junction following calcium depletion. Inhibition of JNK activity promoted ECJ development in HGKs. JNK was closely associated with cortical actin in the regulation of ECJs in HGKs. Conclusions: These results indicate that on rough substrates with nanometer dimensions, the ECJs of HGKs develop slowly or defectively, and that this effect can be reversed by inhibiting JNK.

• The Korean Journal of Ecology
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• 제4권3_4호
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• pp.114-123
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• 1981

본 연구는 쇠비름(Portulaca oleracea L.)의 잎과 줄기에서 광합성양식의 차이를 규명하기 위한 기초연구로서 산도의 변화, 형태와 구조 및 기공저항 등을 조사비교하였다. 광주기가 12시간인 자연상태에서 자생하고 있는 어린 쇠비름에 대한 산도의 일변화는 잎보다 줄기에서 더욱 뚜렷하였다. 잎을 제거한 줄기의 산도의 일변화량은 잎을 제거하지 않은 정상적인 것보다 감소하는 경향을 나타내었다. 잎과 줄기를 잘라서 4일간 계속 암처리하였을 때 산도의 일변화가 줄기에서는 3일간 유지되었으나 잎에서는 나타나지 않았다. 암처리중인 일부의 시료에 15 Klux의 광처리를 하였을 때 암처리중인 시료보다 더 뚜렷한 산도의 감소(light deacidification)를 나타내었다. 잎은 Kranz형의 구조를 보였으나 줄기에서는 큰 액포를 가지는 육질성 세포에 엽록체가 드물게 분포하는 구조를 나타내었다. Mesophyli succulence(Sm)는 잎이 1.38, 줄기는 6.51의 값을 나타내었다. 잎은 평균 5,275$cm^{-2}$의 기공수를 나타내었으나 줄기에서는 기공이 발견되지 않았다. 자연상태에서 자라고 있는 어린 쇠비름의 잎의 기공저항은 주간에 40sec$cm^{-1}$로 높고 야간에 5sec$cm^{-1}$ 정도로 높아지는 경향을 나타내었다. 이상의 결과로 쇠비름의 잎이 $C_{4}$형으로 알려졌으나 줄기에서는 CAM이 존재할 가능성이 있다는것을 알 수 있었다.