• KSTLE International Journal
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.146-149
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• 2001

Recently, laser printers have been developed to have high-speed laser scanner with hydrodynamic bearings. Among the bearings, herringbone grooved bearing (HGB) produces hydrodynamic pressure by high-speed rotating and so make the surfaces between the shaft and sleeve separated. Accordingly, the bearings with non-contact rotation are suitable to high-speed rotating and have long bearing life and reliability. HGB is a kind of journal bearing and uses oil for a lubricant. HGB has excellent stiffness and load carrying capacity. Also, HGB is leakage-free due to groove pumping action. Consequently, HGB is valuable to be applied to high-performance devices such as hard disk drive, copier, and so on.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.746-760
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• 2009

Objectives : This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Hasuogamibang (HGB) on hyperlipidemia and antioxidant activity. Methods : For this study, we divided four groups of rats (normal WKY group, normal SHR group, high cholesterol diet and saline-treated SHR group, high cholesterol diet and HGB-treated SHR group), and observed the change of body weight, weight of liver, cholesterol, triglyceride, glucose, albumin, histologic change of liver and aorta, lipid peroxidation and antioxidant activity of liver tissue, and cholesterol gene revelation control efficiency. Results : Total-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides were decreased significantly by HGB. However, HDL-cholesterol increased significantly. The tissue of liver and aorta were controlled defect by HGB on histologic study. Lipid peroxidation and SOD of liver tissue was decreased significantly by HGB. Gene revelation of ACAT and HMG CoA reductase in hepatic tissue was decreased significantly by HGB. Conclusion : This study suggests that HOB is significantly effective on hyperlipidemia and antioxidant activity.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.219-223
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• 2001

Hemoglobin(Hgb)의 효소 가수분해액으로부터 고농도 heme-iron의 분리에 영향을 주는 기질의 농도, 가수분해도 (DH, degree of hydrolysis) 및 분리 pH의 효과 등을 조사하였으며, pilot scale에서 고농도 heme-iron을 생산하였다. 최적 반응조건(pH 10.0, $50^{\circ}C$, 5 hr)에서의 Esperase에 의한 Hgb의 DH는 $24{\sim}25%$였다. Hgb의 농도는 heme-iron의 분리에 영향을 미쳐서 Hgb의 농도가 2.5%, 5.0%, 10.0%로 증가할수록 heme-iron/peptide(heme-iron의 분리도)는 각각 47.4%, 35.6%, 21.8%로 감소하였으며, 이에 따라 농축율도 감소하였다. Hgb의 가수분해액으로부터 고농도 heme-iron의 분리에 효율적인 pH 영역은 DH에 따라 달라졌으며, DH가 6.3%의 경우는 pH $5.0{\sim}6$에서 heme-iron/peptide의 비가 8.92%, DH가 14.5%인 경우는 pH $4.0{\sim}6.0$에서 $12.1{\sim}19.5%$였으며, DH가 24.3%인 경우는 pH $3.0{\sim}5.0$에서 $34.7{\sim}36.4%$로 가수분해도가 높을수록 고농도 heme-iron의 분리시 최적 PH 범위가 산성 영역으로 이동되었으며, 이 영역의 pH에서 peptide의 용해도 증가로 분리도가 증가되었다. 가수분해액으로부터 분리된 heme-iron의 분자량은 약 1 kDa정도로 hematin과 유사한 분리패턴을 보였다. Pilot scale로 제조한 고농도 heme-iron 제품에서의 heme-iron 함량은 27.1%, heme-iron/peptide 비는 38.7%, 생산수율은 9.3%이었다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.393-404
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• 2019

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the associations between blood hemoglobin (Hgb) levels and the risk of death by specific causes. Methods: Using the National Health Insurance Services-National Health Screening Cohort (n=487 643), we classified serum Hgb levels into 6 sex-specific groups. Cox regression analysis was used to analyze the associations between Hgb levels and the risk of cause-specific death. Results: Hgb levels in male population showed a U-shaped, J-shaped, or inverse J-shaped association with the risk of death from ischemic heart disease, acute myocardial infarction, liver cancer, cirrhosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (all non-linear p<0.05; hazard ratio [HR]; 95% confidence interval [CI]) for the lowest and the highest Hgb levels for the risk of each cause of death in male population: HR, 1.14; 95% CI, 0.98 to 1.34; HR, 2.87; 95% CI, 1.48 to 5.57; HR, 1.16; 95% CI, 0.96 to 1.40; HR, 3.05; 95% CI, 1.44 to 6.48; HR, 1.36; 95% CI, 1.18 to 1.56; HR, 2.11; 95% CI, 1.05 to 4.26; HR, 3.64; 95% CI, 2.49 to 5.33; HR, 5.97; 95% CI, 1.44 to 24.82; HR, 1.62; 95% CI, 1.14 to 2.30; HR, 3.84; 95% CI, 1.22 to 12.13, respectively), while in female population, high Hgb levels were associated with a lower risk of death from hypertension and a higher risk of death from COPD (overall p<0.05; HR, 1.86; 95% CI, 1.29 to 2.67 for the lowest Hgb levels for hypertension; overall p<0.01, HR, 6.60; 95% CI, 2.37 to 18.14 for the highest Hgb levels for COPD). For the risk of lung cancer death by Hgb levels, a linear negative association was found in male population (overall p<0.01; the lowest Hgb levels, HR, 1.17; 95% CI, 1.05 to 1.33) but an inverse J-shaped association was found in female population (non-linear p=0.01; HR, 1.25; 95% CI, 0.96 to 1.63; HR, 2.58; 95% CI, 1.21 to 5.50). Conclusions: Both low and high Hgb levels were associated with an increased risk of death from various causes, and some diseases showed different patterns according to sex.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제31권8호
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• pp.1270-1282
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• 1998

The purpose of this research is to compare the effdct of the new weekly iron supplementation on maternal iron and zinc nutritional status with the effect of the present daily iron supplementation. To assess the iron ad zinc status of rpegant women visiting public health center in Ulsan, interview for dietary survey and general aspect of each subject was given and biochemical analysis of blood and urine was performed. The study subjects were divided to two groups randomly, but the subjects whose Hgb level was very low were allocated in daily group ethically because theeffect of weekly supplementation was not yet established as safety. Daily group received 80mg elemental Fe(250mg Fe as ferrous sulfate) per day for 100days, while weekly group received 160mg elemental Fe once a week for 15 weeks. After treatement, Hgb(p<0.01), Hct(p<0.01) , serum iron(p<0.05) and serum ferritin(p<0.001) in weekly group but RBC, Hgb , Hct , serum iron and serum iron and serum ferritin increased slightly. After correction for the initial Hgb by including it in the MANIVA, the difference in treatment effects of Hgb and TIBC between groups was statistically significant. The effect of weekly vs, daily iron supplementation program on zinc status was also studied. The difference in treatment effect between two groups was, however, not sifnificant. It is concluded that once weekly rion supplementation program in pregnant women was less effectgive to improve the iron status than daily iron supplementation program. However, because the weekly dose prevented a decline in Hgb as well as in ferritin, itw effect was positive , given the fact that non-supplemented women almost always exhibit a sifnificant drop in Hgb values. It seems that it will improve the iron status well if the amount or frequency of supplements is to be adjusted . Biweekly supplementation of a different dose or antother type of iron supplement, such as through a gastric delivery system, might be better.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.42-46
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• 2018

Purpose: We investigated whether the white blood cell (WBC) count to hemoglobin (Hgb) level ratio is correlated with the presence of cortical defects on dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) renal scan in children with febrile urinary tract infection (UTI). Methods: We examined 95 children who were consecutively admitted to our hospital with their first episode of febrile UTI. Blood tests (C-reactive protein [CRP], WBC, Hgb] were performed. All enrolled children underwent DMSA scanning during admission. Data were compared between children with positive and negative DMSA results. The correlations between WBC to Hgb ratio and the presence of cortical defects on DMSA scan, and between WBC to Hgb ratio and CRP level were analyzed using the Pearson chi-squared test. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate whether WBC to Hgb ratio could predict the cortical defects on DMSA scan in children with febrile UTI. Results: The WBC to Hgb ratio was significantly higher in children with positive DMSA results than in those with negative DMSA results; positively correlated with the presence of cortical defects on DMSA scan and CRP; and was a significant factor for predicting the presence of cortical defects on DMSA scan. Conclusion: The WBC to Hgb ratio may predict the presence of cortical defects on acute DMSA scans in children with febrile UTI.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.532-539
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• 2000

The purpose of this research is to assess th iron nutritional status of pregnant women and to evaluate the appropriateness of the present cut off levels of hemoglobin(Hgb), hematocrit(Hct) and total iron binding capacity(TIBC) for assessing iron deficiency status. Pregnant women who were visiting public helath centers in Ulsan were interviewed and agreed to attend the study. Blood sample was taken and biochemical analysis of blood was performed. The collected data were classified into 3 trimesters by gestational age and then statistical analysis was performed. The prevalence of anemia in all subjects was 32.3% by WHO criteria(Hgb < 11.0g/dl) and 17.8% of all subjects was iron deficient anemia by CDC criteria(Hgb < 11.0/dl and serum ferritin < 12.0ug/l). Since the iron deficient anemia generally occures at the last stage of iron deficiency, it is not efficient to diagnose and prevent the iron deficient anemia in pregnant women by using the present cut off level of Hgb. Therefore, the new cut off level of iron status indices is necessary for assessing iron deficiency in early pregnancy before manifestation of anemia and for reducing the prevalence of anemia in later pregnancy. For this reason, the present cut off levels of iron status indices were estimated and compared by assessing the iron deficiency judged by serum ferritin level (<12.0ug/l)as true iron deficiency. It follows from the results of this research that present cut off levels of Hgb, Hct and TIBC were very insensitive in identifying the subjection with iron deficiency. The appropriate cut off levels of Hgb were 11.5g/dl for total period of pregnancy, 12.0g/dl for 1st and 3rd trimester, and 11.5g/dl for 2nd trimester. The cut off level of Hct was 34.0% for total period for pregnancy, 35.0% for 1st trimester, and 34.0% for 2nd and 3rd trimester. The cut off level of TIBC was 400ug/dl for total period, 360ug/dl for 1st 2nd trimester, and 450ug/dl for 3rd trimester.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.130-133
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• 2003

Hemoglobin(Hgb)의 가수분해물로부터 heme-iron을 분리하는데 영향을 미치는 Hgb의 농도, 가수분해도(DH, degree of hydrolysis), 투석용액의 pH, 투석막의 pore size에 대하여 조사하였다. 가수분해에 사용된 Hgb의 농도가 높아짐에 따라 heme-iron의 회수율은 증가하였으나, peptide의 제거율과 HP ratio(총 peptide 중 heme-iron이 차지하는 비율)는 Hgb의 농도에 따른 큰 차이를 볼 수 없었다. Hgb의 가수분해도가 8%, 16%, 24%로 증가함에 따라 투석에 의한 peptide의 제거가 용이하게 이루어져 HP ratio가 13.7%, 20.7%, 31%로 증가하였다. 투석용액에 $KH_2PO_4$를 25 mM이 되도록 첨가할 때는 HP ratio가 25.7%이었으나,50 mM이상의 농도에서는 30.0-32.5%로 증가하였다. 투석용액의 pH 높을수록 heme-iron의 용해도가 증가하여 투석막을 통한 heme-iron의 세출이 많아졌다. Peptide의 제거율은 투석막이 2kDa에서 5kDa로 커질 때 74.5%에서 87.5%의 큰 폭으로 증가하였으며, heme-iron의 회수율은 투석막의 크기에 따라 감소하여 2kDa에서는 86.5%, 15kDa에서는 79.6%, 25kDa에서 63.1%로 급감하였다. 투석법에 의해 분리, 건조된 heme-iron제품의 heme-iron과 peptide의 함량은 각각 21.7%와 77.0%이었으며, HP ratio는 28.2%, 수율은 6,5%이었다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제32권8호
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• pp.887-896
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• 1999

The purpose of this research is to assess hematological and biochemical status and the prevalence of iron deficiency of pregnant women by gestational age to provide the primary data about iron nutritional status of pregnant women. Pregnant women visiting public health centers in Ulsan participated in study and were divided into 3 trimester by last menstrual period(LMP). Hemoglobin (Hgb), hematocrit(Hct)and mean corpuscular volume(MCV) among iron status indices were not statistically different from normal distribution, however total iron binding capacity(TIBC) and serum ferritin were skewed to left and serum iron and transferrin saturation(TS) were skewed to right. Hgb was positively correlated with Hct(r=0.93, p<0.001) but TIBC was negatively correlated with all indices. Serum ferritin was also correlated with all indices, especially in 3rd trimester but not reached to 1st trimester level. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin(MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration(MCHC), Red cell distribution width(RDW), serum iron and TS were not significantly different by trimester, however when serum serum iron was adjusted with hematocrit to correct the hemodilution, it significantly decreased in 2nd trimester. MCV increased in 2nd trimester and was maintained until late pregnancy, TIBC continued to increase throughout the trimester. The prevalence of anemic by CDC(Centers for Disease Control) Hgb criteria(Hgb <11.0g/dl in 1st and 3nd trimester, Hgb<10.5g/dl in 2nd trimester) was 2.8% in 1st trimester, 22.5% in 2nd trimester, 27.1% in 3rd trimester and was similar with prevalence by CDC Hct criteria(Hct < 33% in 1st and 3rd, Hct < 32% in 2nd). The prevalence of anemic of total subjects was 32.7% by WHO criteria(Hgb < 11.0g/dl). Although almost iron status indices increased in 3rd trimester, the prevalence of anemia by different criteria of all indices increased throughout the trimester, so iron nutritional status was considered as serious during late pregnancy. However, since factors other than iron deficiency, such as infection, infection, inflammation, other nutrient deficiency may also play a significant role, to differentiate the anemia due to mainly iron deficiency from the anemia due to other factors, serum ferritin is among the more useful indices in distinguishing the two conditions because it is depressed only in iron deficiency. Hgb<11.0g/dl and serum ferritin<12.0ug/L as the criteria of iron deficiency was suggested by CDC. 17.8% of all subjects were classified as iron deficient anemia, 14.9% as anemic from other reasons, 21.2% as iron deficiency any only 46.2% were in normal iron status.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.262-266
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• 2008

목적: 위절제술을 시행받은 환자에게 있어서 빈혈은 흔하게 보고되고 있으며, 이들 중 일부는 빈혈의 교정이 필요하다. 본 연구의 목적은 빈혈의 치료로서 정맥용 철분제제인 Iron sucrose 사용의 유효성에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 5월부터 2007년 10월까지 연세대학교 세브란스병원에서 위절제술을 시행받은 환자 중 외래추적관찰시 헤모글로빈 수치가 11 g/dl 이하인 47명의 환자들을 대상으로 하였다. Iron sucrose를 투여하기 전과 투여후 1주,2주,3주,3개월,6개월 뒤에 각각 혈색소(Hgb), 적혈구용적률(Hct), 혈청철(Serum iron), 총철결합능(TIBC), 혈청페리틴(Serum ferritin), 트란스페린(Transferrin)을 측정하여 효과를 전향적으로 비교 분석하였다. 결과: 47명의 환자 중 처방대로 치료를 받은 36명이 분석의 대상이 되었고 남자가 11명, 여자가 25명이었다. Hgb은 치료 전과 비교하여 치료 후 1주, 2주, 3주, 3개월, 6개월 후에는 0.6, 0.8, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2 g/dl 상승하여 통계적으로 유의한 변화를 보였다(각각 P<0.001). 그리고, 각 기간별로 비교하였을 때 3개월까지는 의미 있는 상승을 보였으나 3개월과 6개월 사이의 변화는 통계적으로 유의하지는 않았다. 26명(72%)에 있어서는 Hgb이 12 g/dl 이상까지 상승하였다. 한 명의 환자에게 있어서 일시적인 오심이 발생하였고 다른 부작용이나 합병증은 보고되지 않았다. 결론: 위절제술을 시행받은 빈혈환자에 있어 정맥용 철분제제인 Iron sucrose 투여한 경우 투여 후 일주일 이내에 Hgb 상승효과를 기대할 수 있으며 적어도 3개월까지는 지속적인 Hgb의 상승을 보인다. 위절제술 후 빈혈의 치료로 Iron sucrose는 안전하면서도 빠르고 효과적으로 빈혈을 교정할 수 있다.