• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.603-608
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• 2005

We recently isolated a novel probiotic strain, Lactobacillus fermentum PL9005 (KCCM-10250), from infant feces and showed that it had a potential immunoenhancing effect. In the present study, a safety assessment of the bacteria was performed using a BALB/c mouse model. Mice were administered with L. fermentum PL9005 daily for 28 days. There were no detectable changes in body weight, feed intake, or clinical signs, and no significant difference in hematological parameters or blood biochemistry between the L. fermentum PL9005-fed and control groups. Bacterial translocation was detected in the mesenteric lymph nodes, liver, and spleen of some mice with and without L. fermentum PL9005 feeding, however, the organisms were not related to ingestion of L. fermentum PL9005; this was confirmed by PCR using a species-specific primer. No gross lesions were detected in the liver, spleen, or intestine of L. fermentum PL9005-fed or control mice. Mucosal thickness in the ileum, cecum, and colon of L. fermentum PL9005-fed mice was not significantly different from that of corresponding organs in control mice. No inflammation or epithelial cell degeneration in the intestines was observed in any mice. These results indicate that ingestion of L. fermentum PL9005 is safe in mice and can be applied in the functional food market.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2022

Vocal fold injection (VFI) is widely accepted as a first line treatment in treating unilateral vocal fold paralysis and other vocal fold diseases. Although VFI is advantageous for its minimal invasiveness and efficiency, the invisibility of the needle tip remains an essential handicap in precise localization. Real-time light-guided vocal fold injection (RL-VFI) is a novel technique that was developed under the concept of performing simultaneous injection with precise placement of the needle tip under light guidance. RL-VFI has confirmed its possibility of technical implementation and the feasibility in injecting the needle from various directions through ex vivo animal studies. Further in vivo animal study has approved the safety and feasibility of the procedure when various transcutaneous approaches were applied. Currently, RL-VFI device is authorized for clinical use by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in South Korea and is clinically applied to patients with safe and favorable outcome. Several clinical studies are currently under process to approve the safety and the efficiency of RL-VFI. RL-VFI is expected to improve the complication rate and the functional outcome of voice. Furthermore, it will support laryngologists in overcoming the steep learning curve by its intuitive guidance.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.543-549
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• 2022

Background: In physical activity or labor, the human body is in a state of high intensity stress, and all parts or physiological functions of the body respond positively to maintain or balance the need for movement. The human body has many physiological changes in the process of movement, and fatigue is the external manifestation of various complex changes inside the human body. Fatigue is also a physiological mechanism of self-protection after the body reaches a certain level of activity, which can prevent the occurrence of life-threatening excessive functional failure. The generation of fatigue is a very complex process, and its mechanism has not been concluded yet. Therefore, it is an important work to search and screen the effective components of natural plants that have anti-fatigue effect and to explore their mechanism. Methods: This was a 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. A total of 110 subjects who passed physical examination were included according to the scheme design, and randomly divided into a test group which was given KRG and a placebo control group. The calculation is carried out according to the standard of sub-high-intensity exercise test. Results: There was no adverse effect on safety index of subjects after taking red ginseng capsule. After KRG treatment, subjective strength grade is significant lower than placebo treatment. Blood lactic acid content is significantly get lower after trial in KRG group, and significant lower than placebo group. Creatine phosphokinase(CK) content is significantly get lower after trial in KRG group, and significant lower than placebo group. Conclusion: According to the criterion in the test scheme, the result shows that KRG is helpful on relieving physical fatigue.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.129-136
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• 2002

본 조사는 계란 유통실태 및 위생상태를 파악하여 품질향상과 위생관리에 도움이 되는 자료를 제공하고자, 2001년 3~4개월에 인천광역시 5개 백화점 식품매장에서 총 57종의 계란을 구입하여 조사하였다. 계란의 포장은 10개 이하의 소량 단위포장 비율이 높았고, 전 품목을 실온에서 보관하였다. 유통기한은 40종(70.2%)이 28일 이상으로 표기하였다. 유통되는 특수란은 31종(54.4%) 이었다. 유통기한과 산란일자는 모든 품목에서 표시되었으며 주로 상표나 난좌에 표기되었다. 내용량에 대한 표시는 38종(66.6%)만이 실시하였다. 난각에 분변이나 털이 있는 경우 27건(9.5%), 난각이 기형이거나 깨진 경우 11건(3.9%), 난 내용물에 혈반이나 육반등의 이물이 있는 경우는 42건(14.7%), 상한 계란은 5건(1.8%)이 유통되었다. Haugh Unit(HU)검사결과 평균은 56.1이었으며, HU 31 미만의 품질저하 계란은 18개(6.3%)이었고,총 57종 중 12종(21.1%)에서 1개 이상의 품질저하 계란이 조사되었다. 난각의 일반세균 오염수준은 <10-8.2$\times$$10^3$cfu/ml로 고르게 분포하였고, 대장균은 8건(4.7%)이 검출되었다. 총 28개의 계란(난황)에서 Salmonella enteritidis는 검출되지 않았고, 계란에 잔류하는 항생물질은 1종에서 테트라사이클린 계열이 검출되었다. 그 동안 위생관리의 사각지대에 있었던 계란에 대한 품질관리와 유통개선을 위한 법적, 제도적 근거가 마련되면, 계란의 표시 및 품질기준 등 사양관리에서부터 유통단계에 이르는 전반적인 안전성 관리방안이 검토되고 보완되어야할 것이다.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.198-205
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 경증 또는 중등도 간기능 이상 소견자를 대상으로 ESE의 간기능 개선 효과를 평가하기 위해 시험식품군과 대조식품군으로 나누어 단일기관, 위약대조, 무작위배정, 이중눈가림 평행 인체적용시험으로 연구를 수행하였다. 12주간 ESE 420 mg(210 mg/포, 1일 2회)을 함유한 시험식품 또는 대조식품을 섭취하였을 때 ESE의 간 기능 개선 유효성과 안전성을 평가하였다. 유효성 평가 결과, 섭취 후 시험식품군은 대조식품군과 비교하여 ALT, AST, γ-GT 수준이 유의하게 감소하였다. 반면, 지질대사 지표는 두 군간의 의미 있는 차이를 보이지 않았다. 또한, 비알콜성 시험대상자군을 대상으로 분석하였을 때도 ALT 및 AST 수준이 유의하게 감소하였으며 γ-GT의 경우 감소하는 경향성을 보였다. 안전성 평가로서 혈액, 소변, 활력 징후를 검사한 결과 대부분 항목에서 시험식품군과 대조식품군 군간 차이가 없었으며 몇몇 유의성이 나타난 지표도 임상적 의미는 없었다. 따라서 ESE는 간기능 개선에 도움을 줄 수 있을 것으로 보이며 안전한 식품 소재로 판단된다.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.155-163
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• 2018

In this study, the antibacterial activity of Aronia melanocarpa (black chokeberry) ethanol extract against Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Cronobacter sakazakii, and Salmonella Enteritidis was investigated using the spot-on-lawn assay. The results showed that this extract exhibited antibacterial activities against Bacillus cereus (complete inhibition) and Staphylococcus aureus (partial inhibition), but did not inhibit the growth of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Enteritidis. This study shows that the Aronia melanocarpa (black chokeberry) ethanol extract was more effective against Gram-positive bacteria than Gram-negative bacteria. Hence, it is suggested that Aronia melanocarpa could be a useful food supplement, and could be utilized as a naturally derived additive for maintaining the safety of various dairy products. Furthermore, future research should be conducted to examine the possibility of using such products as functional ingredients for improving the anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of food products.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.491-495
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• 2004

천연 저 칼로리 감미료로써 stevia의 소비가 증가하고 있는 시점에서 재배 및 기능성 식품소재로 이용하기 위하여 수확시기별 특성을 조사한 결과는 다음과 같다. 가용성 고형분 함량과 추출수율은 성장 기간이 길어질수록 증가하였고, pH는 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 색도와 투과율은 큰 변화가 없었으나, 성장 시기가 길어질수록 L, a, b값은 유사한 감소 경향을 나타내었고, 갈색도는 증가하였다. 성장기간 중 stevioside와 rebaudioside A의 비율은 stevioside는 $68.97\%$에서 $61.09\%$까지 감소하고, rebaudioside A는 $20.83\%$에서 $27.52\%$까지 증가하였다. Stevia 잎의 감미성분함량은 성장함에 따라 일정한 수준으로 증가하여 최고치는 8월말이며 함량은 $12.80\%$였고, 9월말에는 함량이 $12.10\%$로 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 최고 감미도는 25 - 30배였으며 감미질은 5월말에 채취한 시료가 가장 우수하였다.

• 현장농수산연구지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.63-77
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• 2009

The decrease in the farming rates of agricultural produce importing countries has led to concerns over stable food supply and food safety and this situation demands a change in awareness on agricultural problems arising from the depletion of natural resources and environmental destruction. To preserve agriculture, importing countries are emphasizing the various roles of agriculture in order to revive its multi-functional aspects. It is obvious that differentiated strategies are needed to create values from agricultural production, and a liberal arts education can play an important role in making these strategies. However, training programs for future agricultural CEOs of the Korea National Agricultural College(KNAC) attaches too much importance on production skill and management rather than focusing on a liberal arts education. On the other hand, Poolmoo Ecological Agriculture Course carried out by Poolmoo Agriculture Technical High School located in Hongseong-Gun, Chungnam Province (which puts a high value on ecological fanning) gives more weight on a liberal arts education, taking up more than 50% of the curriculum. Also, the National Farmers Academy in Japan which reformed its whole system in 2008, has started various liberal arts educational programs. The Academy fosters creative agricultural management, attractive rural development enhancing a comfortable rural life and educates on the future of Japanese food and international environment. It is expected that the ecological and cultural roles of farming will grow in the future. So, what the KNAC needs is to increase its liberal arts educational programs and various cultural experiences in its educational curriculum to promote agricultural marketing with cultural knowledge and sensitivity.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제65권1호
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• pp.175-182
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• 2023

Antibiotics have been used in livestock production for not only treatment but also for increasing the effectiveness of animal feed, aiding animal growth, and preventing infectious diseases at the time when immunity is lowered due to stress. South Korea and the EU are among the countries that have prohibited the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in order to prevent indiscriminate use of antibiotics, as previous studies have shown that it may lead to increase in cases of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Therefore, this study evaluated the number of antibiotic resistance genes in piglets staging from pre-weaning to weaning. Fecal samples were collected from 8 piglets just prior to weaning (21 d of age) and again one week after weaning (28 d of age). Total DNA was extracted from the 200 mg of feces collected from the 8 piglets. Whole metagenome shotgun sequencing was carried out using the Illumina Hi-Seq 2000 platform and raw sequence data were imported to Metagenomics Rapid Annotation using Subsystem Technology (MG-RAST) pipeline for microbial functional analysis. The results of this study did not show an increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria although confirmed an increase in antibiotic-resistant genes as the consequence of changes in diet and environment during the experiment.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.179-190
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• 2023

Currently, various probiotics are being used to improve the nutrition of companion animals. They are widely sold as additives in companion animal foods because of the numerous gastrointestinal and immune health benefits for dogs and cats. Therefore, extensive research is being conducted to improve quality and safety during manufacturing and to extend the shelf life of companion animal foods by adding probiotics. The manufacturing process must be conducted such that the characteristics and efficacy of probiotics added to food are optimally beneficial for companion animals. Therefore, this review aims to address the overall characteristics of the probiotic strains used and to examine the various methods through which probiotics are added to companion animal foods.