• 대한약침학회지
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.5-14
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• 2003

Objective : Recently, Herbal-acupuncture therapeutics has been used for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Especially, we have been interested in chemical mediators concerned with inflammation such as prostaglandin, cytokine, nitric oxide. The purpose of this study is investigated that the effect of Scutellariae Radix-acupuncture solution in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages, performed several expeimental items : those are prostaglandin E. nitric oxide and cyclooxygenase-2. Method : The cytotoxicity of Scutellariae Radix-acupuncture solution in RAW 264.7 macrophages were measured by MTT-based cytotoxicity assay. In order to observe cyclooxygenase-2 mRNA expression in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages, RT-PCR was used. Prostaglandin $E_2$ formation and nitric oxide production was measured by competitive enzyme immunoassay and Griess assay. Results : 1. The MTT assay demonstrated that cytotoxic effect of Scutellariae Radix-acupuncture solution in RAW 264.7 macrophages were not appeared before concentration of 5mg/mL 2. Scutellariae Radix-acupuncture solution inhibited cyclooxygenase-2 mRNA expression in lipopolysaccharide-treated RAW 264.7 macrophages. 3. Scutellariae Radix-acupuncture solution inhibited nitric oxide production in lipopolysaccharide-treated RAW 264.7 macrophages. 4. Scutellariae Radix-acupuncture solution inhibited prostaglandin $E_2$ formation in lipopolysaccharide-treated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Conclusion : On the basis of these results, It was shown that Scutellariae Radix-acupuncture solution is significantly able to inhibit the production of $PGE_2$ and NO, as well as COX-2 mRNA expression. Our results may provide new mechanism by which Scutellariae Radix-acupuncture solution accounts for its beneficial effect on accelerating wound healing and anti-inflammation.

• 대한약리학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.269-281
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• 1996

Pharmacokinetics of prednisolone and prednisone undergoing reversible interconversion were analyzed from the model including this metabolic process. Blood samples were drawn serially upto 12 hours after I,V. bolus injection of 1 mg/kg prednisolone sodium phosphate and prednisone into 8 dogs as a crossover manner. Plasma concentrations of those two steroids were simultaneously measured with the method of HPLC. After injection, plasma concentrations of administered prednisolone and prednisone were declined with a biexponential pattern and their metabolic partner was rapidly formed. Plasma concentrations of those metaboite were decayed in parallel with their parent steroids throught the elimination phase. Apparent clearances of prednisolone and prednisone were $11.1{\pm}2.0\;ml/min/kg$ and $45.9{\pm}6.4\;ml/min/kg$, and they were underestimated by 29.4% and 33.6% compared to their real clearances$(15.7{\pm}4.4\;and\;69.2{\pm}17.7\;ml/min/kg)$ estimated using reversible interconversion model. Apparent volume of distribution of prednisolone$(1.32{\pm}0.43\;L/kg)$ and prednisone$(4.81{\pm}2.75\;L/kg)$ were overestimated by 53.5 and 52.7% and were compared to the real volumes $(0.86{\pm}0.30\;and\;3.15{\pm}2.13\;L/kg)$. Mean residence time of prednisolone$(2.0{\pm}0.61\;h)$ and prednisone$(1.74{\pm}0.74\;h)$ were much longer than the real sojourn time$(0.93{\pm}0.26\;and\;0.88{\pm}0.54\;h)$. Essential clearances In the reversible interconversion were greater as following orders: $Cl_{21}$(44.3 ml/min/kg) > $Cl_{20}$(24.2 ml/min/kg) > $Cl_{12}$ (7.9 ml/min/kg) > $Cl_{10}$(7.8 ml/min/kg). Estimated mean values of RF, EE, $%X^1_{ss}$ and $RHO^2_1$ were $0.31{\pm}0.10$, $1.49{\pm}0.23$, $69.3{\pm}16.7%$ and $0.65{\pm}0.10$, respectively. These results suggested that true pharmacokinetic parameters estimated from the model including reversible interconversion were significantly different from the apparent parameters estimated from the conventional mamillary model, and disposition of these two steroids seemed to be well explained by the model including reversible interconversion.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권11호
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• pp.1579-1584
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• 2002

Twelve adult male crossbred (Sahiwal${\times}$Holstein Friesian) cattle were distributed into four groups of three each on body weight basis. Animals were given wheat straw as a basal diet. The animals of group I and II were supplemented with concentrate mixture and animals of group III and IV were supplemented with cold processed urea molasses mineral block (UMMB). Thirty mg monensin/day/animal was supplemented to the animals of group II and 35 ppm monensin were incorporated in the UMMB supplemented to the animals of group IV. Vit.A and D mixture was given to all the animals once a week. Dry matter (DM) intake (kg/d) through wheat straw was 19.0 percent higher in the UMMB (without monensin) supplemented group (group III) than those of the concentrate mixture (without monensin) supplemented group i.e. group I. Total DM intake (kg/d) was lower in the monensin supplemented groups than those of non-supplemented groups though differences were not statistically significant. Digestible dry matter, organic matter (OM), crude protein (CP) and total digestible nutrients (TDN) intake were similar in all the groups. Average block consumption for 45 d period in the group III (0.95 kg/d) and group IV (0.84 kg/d) did not differ significantly. DM digestibility (%) was significantly (p<0.01) higher in the group II (58.9) as compared to the group I (52.7) and group III (54.0) but similar to the group IV (57.2). OM digestibility was also significantly (p<0.05) higher in the group II (63.2) as compared to that of the group I (54.9) but similar to the group III (57.8) and IV (59.2). Ether extract (EE) digestibility was significantly (p<0.01) higher in the group I (76.9) and II (80.3) as compared to the group III (59.87) and IV (55.77). Nitrogen free extract (NFE) digestibility was significantly (p<0.05) higher in the group II (62.38) as compared to that of the other groups. Crude protein (CP) and crude fibre (CF) digestibilities were not affected either due to UMMB or monensin. Nitrogen balance did also not differ significantly among the groups. However, Ca and P balance (g/d) in the group III (3.1, 1.3) and IV (3.0, 1.4) were significantly (p<0.01) higher than those of the group I (0.6, 0.2) and II (0.4, 0.3). Blood glucose (mg/100ml) was significantly (p<0.01) higher in the group II (65.2) and IV (65.2) as compared to the group I (55.2) and group III (53.9). Plasma urea-N level (mg/100 ml) in the group III (19.0) and IV (17.8) were significantly (p<0.01) higher than that of the group I (10.5) and II (12.3). So, monensin supplementation either with cold process UMMB or concentrate mixture did not show any additional effect on feed intake and digestibility but increases blood glucose level in adult cattle.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.531-538
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• 1993

본 연구는 8-12세의 남녀 국민학생 각각 8명씩을 대상으로 4주간 평상시와 같은 생활양식과 식생활 환경하에서 에너지 섭취량(GE)과 체내 에너지 보류량 (BE)의 변동을 측정하므로서(에너지 평형법) 에너지 소비량을 산출하였다. 에너지 섭취량과 대변으로의 에너지 손실량(FE)은 열량계로 측정하였고 소변으로의 에너지 손실량(UE)은 질소 배설량으로부터 환산하였다. 체내 지방조직량(FM)은 피부두께를 측정하여 산출한 신체 밀도법에 의하였다. 총 에너지 섭취량에 대한 당질, 단백질 및 지방질의 구성비는 남자 아동이 각각 70.0$\pm$0.5%, 10.2$\pm$0.3% 및 19.9$\pm$0.5%이었으며 여자 아동이 각각 74.0$\pm$1.7%, 10.7$\pm$0.3%및 15.3$\pm$0. 5%이었다. 총 에너지 섭취량에 대한 대변으로의 에너지 손실율은 남자 및 여자 아동별로 각각 5.1%및 4. 5%이었다. 대변과 소변으로의 에너지 손실량을 감하여 산출한 1일 1인당 평균 대사에너지량(ME)은 남자 및 여자 아동별 각각 1862$\pm$15kca1 및 1627$\pm$20kca1 이었다. 28일 동안의 체성분 변동량으로부터 산출한 체내 총 에너지 변동량(BE)은 남자 및 여자 아동별로 각각 평균 +1524$\pm$539kcal 및 +3622$\pm$718kcal가 증가하였다. 1일 1인당 평균 에너지 소비량은 남자 아동이 1812$\pm$37kca1이고 여자 아동이 1487$\pm$25kcal로서 체중 kg당 에너지 소비량은 남자 및 여자 아동별로 각각 62 $\pm$2kcal 및 52 $\pm$2kcal이었다.

• 한국자기학회지
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.203-209
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• 2000

Synthetic antiferromagnet CoFe/Ru/CoFe/FeMn을 사용하고 자유층으로 NiFe/CoFe 이중 층을 사용한 top스핀밸브 구조를 dc magnetron 방식으로 제조하여, 자유층과 구속층의 두께변화에 따른 자기적 특성과 interlayer coupling field티 변화를 조사하였다 Si/Ta(50 $\AA$)/NiFe(x $\AA$)/CoFe(y $\AA$)/Cu(26 $\AA$)/CoFe(30 $\AA$)/Ri(7 $\AA$)/CoFe(15 $\AA$)/FeMn(100 $\AA$)/Ta(50 $\AA$) top synthetic 스핀밸브 시료에서 자유층의 두께 감소에 따른 interlayer coupling field를 조사한 결과 interlayer coupling field가 증가하였으며, 이것은 Neel 모델에 의한 정자기 교환결합에 기인하는 것으로 설명하였다. Top synthetic 스핀 밸브에서 Cu에 인접한 자성층(Pl)과 FeMn에 인접한 자성층(P2) 두께 차이에 따른 interlayer coupling field 의 의존성을 조사한 결과 $t_{P1}$> $t^{P2}$ 일 경우 interlayer coupling field(층간 교환 결합력 세기)는 기존 스핀 밸브에서 적용한 Kools이 제시한 modified Nel 모델에 잘 부합되나, $t_{P1}$ $\leq$ $t_{P2}$ 인 경우 모델과 부합되지 않음으로 새로운 모델이 필요함을 확인하였다 Cu 두께에 변화에 따른 층간 교환 결합력 세기 의존성을 조사한 결과 Cu 두께를 32 $\AA$으로 증가시 층간 교환결합력 세기는 10 Oe 이하로 감소하였다.감소하였다.다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2008

Objectives : This study was to investigate the effect of low frequency electroacupuncture according to acupoints combination on NOS positive neurons in the PAG and Hippocampus of Rat with adjuvant induced Rheumatoid arthritis. Methods : Arthritis was induced by intradermal injection of FCA into base of tail. Experimental group were divided into 6 group ; Normal, Control, $ST_{36}$, $SP_9$, $ST_{36}+SP_9$, and NA. Normal group was injected with normal saline and not treated electroacupuncture. Control group was injected with FCA and not treated electroacupuncture. ST36 group was injected with FCA and treated by 2 Hz electroacupuncture at $ST_{36}$. $SP_9$ group was injected with FCA and treated by 2 Hz electroacupuncture at $SP_9$. $ST_{36}+SP_9$ group was injected with FCA and treated by 2 Hz electroacupuncture at $ST_{36}+SP_9$. NA group was injected with FCA and treated by 2 Hz electroacupuncture at non acupoint. Each groups were evaluated by the number of NOS-positive neurons in PAG and hippocampus by using an image analyzer and a microscope. Results : 1. The number of NOS-positive neurons of the NA group were significantly decreased in the CA2-3. 2. The number of NOS-positive neurons of the ST36 group were significantly decreased in the PAG and CA2-3. 3. The number of NOS-positive neurons of the SP9 group were significantly decreased in the PAG and DG 4. The number of NOS-positive neurons of the ST36+SP9 group were significantly decreased in the PAG, CA1 and DG. Conclusions : It is expected that low frequency electroacupuncture can be used a treatment of rheumatoid arthritic pain and that treatment of electroacupuncture at combined acupoints is more efficient than treatment of low frequency electroacupuncture at one acupoint.

• 한국자기학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.165-170
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• 2000

Fe-Hf-N 연자성 박막의 물리적, 자기적 특성에 미치는 열처리 영향에 대하여 고찰하였다. Fe-Hf-N 연자성 박막을 질소분위기에서 열처리 할 경우 표면에 Fe$_2$O$_3$-Fe$_3$O$_4$으로 구성된 산화층이 생성되었고, 이 산화층 아래 Fe-Hf-O-N층이 생성되었다. 열처리 온도의 증가에 따라 Fe$_2$O$_3$-Fe$_3$O$_4$ 산화층과 Fe-Hf-O-N 층의 두께가 증가하였고, Fe$_2$O$_3$-Fe$_3$O$_4$산화층을 제외한 박막의 두께는 열처리전과 같았다. 열처리한 박막에서 표면에 생성된 Fe$_2$O$_3$-Fe$_3$O$_4$산화층의 두께를 제외하고 계산한 박막의 연자기 특성은 열처리 전의 연자기 특성에 비해 약간 떨어지는 것으로 나타났다. 그러므로, Fe-Hf-O-N층은 박막 전체의 연자기 특성을 크게 떨어뜨리지 않으며, 열처리 후 박막 전체의 연자기 특성은 Fe-Hf-O-N과 Fe-Hf-N의 다층막의 연자기 특성을 나타내는 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.57-66
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• 2024

Objective: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive airflow obstruction that is only partly reversible, inflammation in the airways, and systemic effects. This study aimed to investigate the association between low peripheral oxygen saturation levels (SpO₂), and composite indices predicting death in male patients with (COPD). Method: A total of 140 participants with post-bronchodilator FEV₁/FVC ratio less than 0.7 were included. Three composite indices (ADO, DOSE, BODEx) were calculated using six variables such as age (A), airflow obstruction (O), body mass index (B), dyspnea (D), exacerbation history (E or Ex), and smoking status (S). Severity of airflow limitation was classified according to Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines. SpO₂ was measured by pulse oximetry, and anemia and iron deficiency were assessed based on blood hemoglobin levels and serum markers such as ferritin, transferrin saturation, or soluble transferrin receptor. Results: Participants with low SpO₂ (<95%) showed significantly lower levels of %FEV₁ predicted (p=0.020) and %FEV₁/FVC ratio (p=0.002) compared to those with normal SpO₂ levels. The mMRC dyspnea scale (p<0.001) and GOLD grade (p=0.002) showed a significant increase in the low SpO₂ group. Receiver Operating Characteristic analysis revealed higher area under the curve for %FEV₁ (p=0.020), %FEV₁/FVC(p=0.002), mMRC dyspnea scale (p=0.001), GOLD grade (p=0.010), ADO (p=0.004), DOSE (p=0.002), and BODEx (p=0.011) in the low SpO₂ group. Conclusion: These results suggest that low SpO₂ levels are related to increased airflow limitation and the composite indices of COPD.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제16권11호
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• pp.1650-1655
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• 2003

Crossbred gilts (n=54) of about $26.38{\pm}0.85kg$ body weight and 25 weeks of age were randomly divided into 18 groups of 3 animals each. Three dietary treatments viz., $T_1$, $T_2$ and $T_3$ were formulated. The treatment $T_1$ containing maize grain (35%) and wheat bran (47%) along with soybean meal and fish meals served as control diet. Rice bran (RB) was selected as a single source of fat (13.02%) and fibre (17.12%), which was gradually increased in diets $T_2$ (41%) and $T_3$ (82%) replacing maize grain and wheat bran of $T_1$ at 50% and 100% in the diets $T_2$ and $T_3$, respectively. The fat and fibre levels of the diets were thus 3.46 and 5.24, 9.31and 9.69 and 11.61and 13.26% in $T_1$, $T_2$ and $T_3$, respectively. All the diets, however, contained almost similar concentration of CP (18.35${\pm}0.29%$). Each dietary treatment was offered to six replicated groups of 3 piglets in following completely randomized design and feeding was continued for 112 days during the growing phase. Growth, feed utilization, reproductive performance, nutrient utilization and different blood biochemical parameters were studied. Growth rate, feed intake and feed conversion were lower (p<0.01) in $T_3$ in comparison to $T_1$ or $T_2$. Digestibility of all the nutrients except EE was reduced significantly (p<0.01) in $T_3$. Serum glucose level decreased (p<0.01), whereas the urea and cholesterol concentration in the blood increased (p<0.01) in $T_3$. The duration of estrus of pigs fed diet containing 82% RB ($T_3$) was highly variable within the group, but all the groups showed statistically similar duration of estrous. Feed cost per unit gain was found to be comparable between control ($T_1$) and $T_2$ group. The results indicated that RB can be included up to 41% in swine diets replacing 50% of maize and wheat bran. Higher concentrations of ether extract and fibre beyond 9.31 and 9.69% in diet had detrimental effect on growth, nutrient utilization and reproductive performance.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.58-64
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• 2018

본 연구는 소의 가식부위(근육, 신장, 간장, 지방) 중에서 세팔렉신을 효과적으로 정량분석하기 위한 LC-MS/MS법을 확립하고 이를 검증하기 위해 수행되었다. 확립된 LC-MS/MS에 대해 특이성, 검출한계, 정량한계, 정확도 및 정밀도에 대한 검증을 통하여 유효성을 확인하였다. 표준 용액을 이용하여 검량성을 작성한 결과, $r^2$ > 0.999 이상의 직선성을 나타내었으며, 세팔렉신에 대한 검출한계와 정량한계는 각각 2~10과 $6{\sim}30{\mu}g/kg$으로 나타났다. 또한, 회수율은 83.9~106.8%로 나타났으며, 상대표준편차는 2.3~14.8%로 나타나 정확성이 우수하였다. 이는 식품의약품안전처의 잔류동물용의약품 분석법에서 제시한 기준에 모두 적합한 수준이었다. 따라서 본 연구를 통해 개발된 LC-MS/MS법은 향후 소의 가식부위 중 세팔렉신을 분석하는데 효과적으로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.