• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제26권8호
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• pp.1080-1088
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• 2013

Our previous results showed that kisspeptin-10 (Kp-10) injections via intraperitoneal (i.p.) once daily for three weeks notably promoted the egg laying rate in quails. In order to investigate the mechanism behind the effects of Kp-10 on enhancing the egg laying rate in birds, this study focused on the alternations of lipids synthesis in liver after Kp-10 injections. 75 female quails (22 d of age) were allocated to three groups randomly, and subjected to 0 (control, Con), 10 nmol (low dosage, L) and 100 nmol (high dosage, H) Kp-10 injections via i.p. once daily for three weeks, respectively. At d 52, quails were sacrificed and sampled for further analyses. Serum $E_2$ concentration was increased by Kp-10 injections, and reached statistical significance in H group. Serum triglyceride (TG) concentrations were increased by 46.7% in L group and 36.8% in H group, respectively, but did not reach statistical significance, and TG contents in liver were significantly elevated by Kp-10 injections in a dose-dependent manner. Serum total cholesterol (Tch) concentrations significantly decreased in H group, while in H group the hepatic Tch content was markedly increased. The level of non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA), apolipoprotein A1 and B (apoA1 and apoB) were not altered by Kp-10 injections. The genes expression of sterol regulatory element binding protein-1 (SREBP-1), fatty acid synthetase (FAS), apolipoprotein VLDL-II (apoVLDL-II), cholesterol $7{\alpha}$-hydroxylase (CYP7A1) and vitellogenin II (VTG-II) were significantly up-regulated by high but not low dosage of Kp-10 injection compared to the control group. However, the expression of SREBP-2, acetyl-CoA carboxylase ($ACC_{\alpha}$), malic enzyme (ME), stearoyl-CoA (${\Delta}9$) desaturase 1 (SCD1), apolipoprotein A1 (apoA1), fatty acid binding protein 2 (FABP2), 3-hydroxyl-3-methyl glutaryl-coenzyme A reductases (HMGCR), estrogen receptor ${\alpha}$, ${\beta}$($ER{\alpha}$ and ${\beta}$) mRNA were not affected by Kp-10 treatment. In line with hepatic mRNA abundance, hepatic SREBP1 protein content was significantly higher in H group. Although the mRNA expression was not altered, the content of $ER{\alpha}$ protein in liver was also significantly increased in H group. However, SREBP-2 protein content in liver was not changed by Kp-10 treatment. In conclusion, exogenous Kp-10 consecutive injections during juvenile stage significantly advanced the tempo of egg laying in quails, which was associated with the significant elevation in hepatic lipids synthesis and transport.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제16권8호
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• pp.1171-1176
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• 2003

The effects of dietary conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on lipid concentrations and fatty acid composition of various tissues were studied in young chicks. From 7 days of age, a total of 160 chicks were divided into 4 groups, placed into 4 pens per group (10 birds per pen) and fed one of four experimental diets containing 6% tallow (TO 6%), 4% tallow plus 2% CLA (TO 4%-CLA 2%), 2% tallow plus 4% CLA (TO 2%-CLA 4%) or 6% CLA (CLA 6%) for 3 weeks. There were no significant differences in growth performances and the relative weights of various organs, but relative liver weight of chicks fed dietary CLA at 4 and 6% levels was significantly higher (p<0.05) than that of TO 6% group. The chemical compositions of leg muscle were not affected by CLA feeding. However, hepatic total lipid of chicks fed 6% CLA diet was significantly higher (p<0.05) than those of TO 6% and TO 4%-CLA 2% groups. The concentrations of various lipid fractions in serum were not affected by CLA feeding. With the increase in dietary CLA levels, cis 9-trans 11 CLA, trans 10-cis 12 CLA and total CLA of leg muscle increased linearly. The relative proportions of C18:1 $\omega$ -9 and C20:4 $\omega$-6 fatty acids in the leg muscles of chicks fed the CLA containing diets were significantly lower (p<0.05) than those of TO 6% group. These results indicate that the levels of CLA isomers were increased linearly in dose-dependent manner after feeding of synthetic CLA source. But it was also observed that excessive amount of dietary CLA resulted in the possible adversely effects, such as increase of liver weight, hepatic lipid accumulation and serum GOT level.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.49-55
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• 1986

The purpose of the study was to find an effect of Medium Chain Triglycerids (MCT) diet on cholesterol metabolism in rat. Sprague-Dawley rats were fed two different diets containing MCT(trioctanoate) and corn oil respectively. After feeding to each group for four weeks, the levels of serum and liver cholesterol, the excretion rates of fecal and biliary steroids, and also bile acid composition were investigated. The results obtained from the study are as follows : (1) The average body weight gain in MCT group was almost same as that in the corn oil group. (2) The concentration of serum cholesterol in MCT group was lower than that in the corn oil group. Therefore it is confirmed that the cholesterol lowing action of MCT diet was practically high. (3) The concentrations of liver cholesterol and Triglyceride in MCT group were almost same as that in the corn oil group. Therefore it is thought that the level of liver lipids was not influenced by the difference of diet in this study. (4) The excretion rate of fecal neutral steroid in MCT group was significantly lower than that in the corn oil group, while the rate of fecal bile acid excretion was about same in both MCT and corn oil group. (5) The composition rates of fecal bile acid such as cholic acid, chenodeoxycholic acid and deoxycholic acid, a secondary acid of cholic acid, in MCT group were significantly lower than that in the corn oil group. (6) The excretion rates of biliary cholesterol and bile acid in MCT group were significantly higher than that in the corn oil group, while the composition rates of biliary bile acid such as chenoddeoxycholic acid and deoxycholic acid in MCT group were significantly higher than that in the corn oil group.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.117-122
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• 2011

We investigated the effect of Orostachys japonicus extracts on serum lipids, leptin and insulin level in hyperlipidemic rats. Also, diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT) activity and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) were assessed. Inhibitory effect of DGAT related to triglyceride synthesis emerged approximately 96% in EtOAc fraction and showed 90% and 67%, respectively, in CHCl3 and BuOH fractions. Furthermore, the EtOAc and BuOH fractions inhibited 81% and 77%, respectively, in glycerol-3-phosphate acyl transferase (GPAT). Hyperlipidemia and obesity marker, contents of leptin and insulin on serum of hyperlipidemic rats, decreased 50% and 25%, respectively, compared with control group in treated EtOAc fraction. The oxidative stress marker, a concentration of TBARS, showed decrease of approximately 30% in treated EtOAc fraction. Moreover, high density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol contents on serum of rats fed a hyperlipidemic diet were increased 10% and low density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol decreased 50% as well as triglyceride amount of feces multiplied approximately two times more than control group in treated EtOAc fraction. The data suggest that the fractions of O. japonicus may be a potent biomaterial for treatment of hyperlipidemia or obesity.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.1180-1186
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• 2006

This research was planned and executed to evaluate how the composition of Yak-sun(oriental diet therapy) can effect health conditions of people who are suffering from diet-related diseases like obesity and hyperlipidemia by taking Yak-sun in a form of nutritional supplement with our daily meals. We produced Jangswucha with Koekac, Sansa, Heshouwu, Wulong and evaluated how this tea effects on serum lipids and oxidative stress by clinical practices. Also we examined physical characteristics of Jangswucha. Brix, pH and titratable acidity of Jangswucha were 1.4, 5.50 and 0.05%. With this observation, we found out that this tea has significant effect on increase of HDL-cholesterol, decrease of LDL-cholesterol concentration in serum. Also this tea significant effect on decrease oxidative stress and homocystein content. We think that scientific and objective evaluation was done on the components of Yak-sun tea prescription. We concluded that we could apply the components not only in a form of tea, but also in other forms of various food. The information we received from this conclusion will be a basic information on how we can apply oriental medicinal resources into other food and will also be a steppingstone for medicinal herbs to step foot in the field of functional food research, which already draws sizable attention world-wide.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.108-114
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• 2015

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness measured by ultrasonography (US) and serum lipid profile and liver transaminases in obese children. Methods: One hundred and sixty-six children diagnosed with obesity from May 2001 to December 2013 were included in this study. Data on serum lipid profile and liver transaminases were collected from clinical records. Abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness and grade of hepatic steatosis were evaluated by US. Results: Of the 166 children, 107 were diagnosed with hepatic steatosis by US, 46 with grade I, 56 with grade II, and five children with grade III. According to the grade of hepatic steasosis, the average values of midline abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness and right flank abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness measured $2.9{\pm}0.8cm$ and $1.9{\pm}0.7cm$ in the normal group, $3.3{\pm}0.8cm$ and $2.0{\pm}0.7cm$ in grade I, $3.8{\pm}0.8cm$ and $2.3{\pm}0.8cm$ in grade II, and $4.1{\pm}0.8cm$ and $2.8{\pm}1.4cm$ in grade III, respectively. Abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness correlated with grade of hepatic steatosis (p<0.01). In addition, abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness correlated with concentration of serum lipids and liver transaminases in the age group of 12-14 years (p<0.01). Conclusion: Abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness measured by US can be used as a reliable predictor of possible hyperlipidemia and steatohepatitis in children, especially during the adolescent stage.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.414-420
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• 2002

동충하초 (Cordyceps militaris)의 자실체와 균사체가 고지방 식이를 섭취한 성숙된 흰쥐의 영양 생리활성에 미치는 영향을 평가하고자, 생후 35주령의 흰쥐에 표준식이를 급여한 정상군, 표준식이에 15% 돈지를 첨가한 식이를 급여한 고지방군, 고지방 식이에 자실체 및 균사체를 각각 3%씩 첨가한 식이를 급여한 군 등 4군으로 나누어 5주간 사육하였다. 실험동물의 체중증가, 간의 무게 및 식이효율은 고지방군에 비하여 자실체군 및 균사체군이 유의하게 감소되어 정상군과 비슷한 수준으로 체중과 간의 무게를 정상으로 유지시켜 주는 효과가 나타났다. 식이섭취량은 고지방군과 동충하초군들이 비슷한 수준을 유지하였다. 신장, 췌장 및 심장의 무게는 정상군과 각 실험군이 비슷하였다. 간의 총 지질과 콜레스테롤 농도 및 간과 혈청의 중성지질 농도는 고지방군에 비하여 자실체군 및 균사체군이 유의하게 감소되었다. 혈청의 총 콜레스테롤 및 인지질 농도는 정상군에 비하여 각 실험군이 유의하게 증가되었다. 혈청의 HDL-콜레스테롤 농도는 정상군에 비하여 자실체군 및 균사체군이 유의하게 증가되었다. 고지방군에 비하여 자실체군의 총 콜레스테롤에 대한 HDL-콜레스테롤 비율은 유의하게 증가되었고, 동맥경화지수는 감소되었다. 혈청의 총 단백질 농도는 정상군에 비하여 고지방군 및 균사체군이 유의하게 증가되었다. 혈청의 알부민, 혈당 및 혈색소 농도는 정상군과 각 실험군이 비슷하여 정상 수준을 유지하였다. 혈청의 glutamic pyruvic transaminase, glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase 및 ${\gamma}$-glutamyltr-anspeptidase의 활성은 정상군과 각 실험군이 유사한 경향을 보였다. Lactic dehydrogenase 활성은 고지방군에 비하여 자실체군 및 균사체군은 유의하게 증가되어 정상군과 비슷하였다. Alkaline phosphatase 활성은 정상군에 비하여 각 실험군이 유의하게 감소되었다. 이상의 결과로 보아 고지방 식이에 3%동충하초의 자실체와 균사체 섭취에 의한 체중과 간의 무게가 정상수준을 유지하였고, 간의 총 지질과 콜레스테롤 농도 및 간과 혈청의 중성지질 농도를 낮추는 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.245-251
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• 2004

본 연구는 streptozotocin으로 당뇨병을 유도하는 조건들을 농도에 따른 변화를 관찰하고, 적절한 조건에서 당뇨쥐에서의 저강도의 treadmill 운동이 체중과 혈중의 당, 인슐린 및 지질의 변화에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 실시하였으며, 연구결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 실험 I에서 STZ 주사량이 40 mg/mg으로 높아질수록 정상군에 비해 혈당이 유의하게 증가하고, 반대로 체중과 인슐린 농도는 상대적으로 감소하였다. 실험II에서 STZ 주사를 한 모든 군에서 혈당이 유의하게 증가하지만 BE군은 C군에 비해 그 증가율이 유의하게 억제되었으며, 운동이 인슐린 농도와 혈중지질 농도를 정상적으로 유도하는 것으로 나타났다. 특히, 당뇨 유발 전부터 운동을 실시한 경우 그 효과가 더욱 유의하게 나타났으며, 앞으로 당뇨 유발의 정도와 운동 빈도 및 강도와 관련된 더욱 많은 연구가 이루어져야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.502-508
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to investigate the blood concentrations of lipids, insulin and ascorbic acid, and their correlations in obese college men in Gyeongnam area. The blood pressure was significantly higher (p<0.001) in the obese group($127.8{\pm}7.2/86.7{\pm}9.2\;mmHg$) than the control group($112.8{\pm}6.6/71.9{\pm}6.6\;mmHg$). The serum triglyceride (p<0.01), total cholesterol (p<0.01), LDL-cholesterol (p<0.05), insulin (p<0.001) concentrations and atherogenic index (AI) (p<0.001) were significantly higher in the obese group ($158.8{\pm}79.7\;{\mu}U/L$, $185.0{\pm}26.8\;{\mu}U/L$, $111.9{\pm}28.1\;{\mu}U/L$, $15.2{\pm}5.6\;{\mu}U/L$, $3.6{\pm}1.0$) than the control group($111.9{\pm}35.8\;{\mu}U/L$, $165.9{\pm}19.4\;{\mu}U/L$, $97.0{\pm}16.4\;{\mu}U/L$, $8.9{\pm}4.4\;{\mu}U/L$, $2.6{\pm}0.3$), but HDL-cholesterol concentration was significantly higher (p<0.01) in the control group($46.5{\pm}7.2\;{\mu}U/L$) than the obese group($41.3{\pm}6.9\;{\mu}U/L$). On the other hand, there was no significant difference in the plasma ascorbic acid concentration in both groups. The ascorbic acid concentration was negatively correlated with total cholesterol level in the control group, and with triglyceride, total cholesterol levels and diastolic blood pressure in the obese group (p<0.05). These data show that young adult obesity might be related to hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, hypertension and diabetes mellitus, and that the nutrition of ascorbic acid is more important for obese males than normal weight males.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.815-820
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• 2004

Orotic acid(OA)-유발 지방간 흰쥐의 혈청 및 간장의 지질농도, 임상생화학적 및 조직형태학적 변화에 미치는 cap-saicin(CS)성분의 영향을 검토하였다. 기본식이에 OA 1%, CS 0.02% 및 OA와 CS를 각각 1%와 0.02% 수준으로 첨가하여 4주간 섭취 시켰다. 간장 중성지방 농도는 대조군에 비해 약 4.7배 현저히 증가하여 지방간이 유발되었으나, OA十CS 동시투여에 의해서는 간장 중성지방 농도가 OA군에 비해 38% 감소하여 지방간이 개선된 것으로 나타났다. OA 식이에 의해 간장 콜레스테롤 농도가 증가하였으나, capsaicin 동시투여에 의해 감소하였다. Capsaicin 단독 투여는 간장 중성지방 및 콜레스테롤 농도에 영향을 미치지 못하였다. Capsaicin 투여에 의한 혈청 중성지방 및 콜레스테롤 농도의 감소는 OA 첨가 또는 무첨가 식이군에서 모두 관찰되었다. 간기능 지표 효소인 혈청 GOT 및 GPT 활성은 각 실험군간에 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 간조직의 형태학적 관찰 결과, 대조군과 CS군은 정상적인 간소견을 보였으나 OA군의 간세포에는 소포성 지방 변성이 소엽 중심대로 주로 나타나 있고, 크고 많은 지방세포들이 균일하게 배열되어 있었다. 그러나 OA+CS군의 간세포들은 손상된 세포가 재생될 뿐 아니라 소포성 지방세포들의 크기와 수가 줄어들고 있음을 확인하였다. 이상의 실험 결과에서, capsaicin 0.02% 농도는 OA-유발 지방간을 개선시키는 효과가 있는 것으로 판단되어진다.