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Mycobacterium tuberculosis-induced Expression of Interleukin-1 Beta is Mediated Via Protein Kinase C Signaling Pathway

  • Cho, Jang-Eun;Lee, Kyung-Hong;Son, Sin-Jee;Park, Sang-Jung;Lee, Hye-Young;Kim, Yoon-Suk
    • 대한의생명과학회지
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    • 제16권2호
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    • pp.119-122
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    • 2010
  • Interleukin-1${\beta}$ $(IL-1{\beta})$ is one of the key proinflammatory cytokines and it plays an important role for the antimycobacterial host defense mechanisms. In this study, we examined Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)-stimulated induction of IL-1${\beta}$ and evaluated the associated signal transduction pathways. In PMA-differentiated THP-1 cells, MTB infection increased mRNA expression of IL-$1{\beta}$ in a dose-dependent manner. The expression of IL-1${\beta}$ mRNA began to be induced at 1.5 h after infection, and induced expression of IL-1${\beta}$ was retained for 48 h after MTB infection. The increase in expression of IL-1${\beta}$ caused by MTB was reduced in cells treated with Ro-31-8425 (an inhibitor of PK$C{\alpha}$, ${\beta}I$, ${\beta}II$, ${\gamma}$, ${\varepsilon}$) or PD98059 (an inhibitor of MEK1), meanwhile, pre-treatment with $G\ddot{o}6976$ (an inhibitor of $Ca^{2+}$ dependent PK$C{\alpha}$ and PK$C{\beta}I$) or Rottlerin (an inhibitor of PK$C{\delta}$) has no effect on MTB-induced expression of $IL-1{\beta}$ mRNA. These results show that the expression of $IL-1{\beta}$ mRNA caused by MTB may be mediated via MEK1 and PKC isoforms including PK$C{\beta}II$, $PKC{\gamma}$, or $PKC{\varepsilon}$. Further studies are required to determine whether other PKC isoforms $(PKC {\eta},\;{\theta},\;{\varepsilon},\;and\;{\lambda}/{\iota})$, except $PKC{\delta}$, $PKC{\alpha}$, and $PKC{\beta}I$, are also involved in $IL-1{\beta}$ mRNA expression after mycobacterial infection.

Effect of Feeding Rubber Seed Kernel and Palm Kernel Cake in Combination on Nutrient Utilization, Rumen Fermentation Characteristics, and Microbial Populations in Goats Fed on Briachiaria humidicola Hay-based Diets

  • Chanjula, P.;Siriwathananukul, Y.;Lawpetchara, A.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제24권1호
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    • pp.73-81
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    • 2011
  • Six male crossbred (Thai Native${\times}$Anglo Nubian) goats, with an average initial weight of $22{\pm}2\;kg$, were randomly assigned according to a $3{\times}2$ factorial arrangement in a $6{\times}6$ Latin square design with a 21-d period to evaluate the effect of feeding rubber seed kernel (RSK) and palm kernel cake (PKC) in combination on nutrient utilization, rumen fermentation characteristics, and nitrogen utilization. The dietary treatments were as follows: i) concentrate containing 0% RSK and 20% PKC ($T_1$), ii) 0% RSK and 30% PKC ($T_2$), iii) 20% RSK and 20% PKC ($T_3$), iv) 20% RSK and 30% PKC ($T_4$), v) 30% RSK and 20% PKC ($T_5$), and vi) 30% RSK and 30% PKC ($T_6$). During the experiment, signal hay was given on an ad libitum basis as the roughage. It was found that RSK levels and PKC levels had no interaction effects on feed intake, apparent digestibility, $NH_3$-N, blood metabolites, VFA concentrations, and nitrogen utilization, but there were interactions between RSK levels and PKC levels with respect to total DMI (kg/d) and total VFA concentrations, and goats receiving 30% RSK had lower values (p<0.05) than those receiving 0 and 20% RSK, respectively. Feeding different PKC levels did not affect (p>0.05) feed intake, digestibility, rumen fermentation patterns, blood metabolites, and nitrogen utilization. However, increasing RSK levels (>20%) resulted in a slightly lower daily DMI (% BW and g/kg $BW^{0.75}$), apparent digestibility (NDF and ADF), total N intake, and N excretion than in goats fed on 0 and 20% RSK. BUN, blood glucose, and propionate were variable among treatment and were highest in 0% RSK with the 20% PKC fed group having values which were higher than those in other groups. However, there were no differences (p>0.05) among treatments with respect to N retention, PD output, and microbial N supply. Based on this study, RSK levels up to 20% and PKC at 20-30% in concentrate could be efficiently utilized for goats fed on signal hay.

화학치료를 받는 암 환자 '삶의 질'의 변화에 관한 연구 (The Changes of Quality of Life in Cancer Patients Treated with Chemotherapy)

  • 김병수;최인근;박경화;윤소영;오상철;서재홍;최철원;신상원;김열홍;김준석
    • Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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    • 제4권2호
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    • pp.130-136
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    • 2001
  • Purpose : It is very important to endow the cancer patients underwent chemotherapy with satisfactory quality of life (QOL). However, little is known about the factors influencing QOL during chemotherapy. Therefore, we designed this study to find out the factors influencing QOL in the cancer patients who underwent chemotherapy. Methods : Ninety-seven cancer patients were studied, prospectively. The patients' characteristics were as follows; median age(range): 48(19{\sim}83) years, male:female; 57:40, PS:0,1/2,3;55/42 patients, diagnosis(number): lymphoma (28), lung cancer (22), gastrointestinal cancer (18), sarcoma (12), breast cancer (12), gynecological cancer (5), Stage: I,II/III.IV;37/60 patients. We used EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaires to evaluate QOL. EORTC QLQ-C30 scores were performed before the onset of chemotherapy and after the end of 3 cycles of chemotherapy. The correlation of these scores with performance status (PS), diagnosis, disease stage, response to chemotherapy, and regimen related toxicity was evaluated. Results : The responder group (CR, PR) demonstrated marked improvement of social functional and emotional scales to non-responder group (SD,PD) (P=0.024, 0.045). Non-hematologic regimen related toxicity such as mucositis, nausea and vomiting was significantly correlated with pain scale change (P=0.043). Other factors had no notable correlation with QOL changes. Conclusion : Our preliminary study results may suggest as follows. The response to chemotherapy is associated with the change of social functional and emotional scales and the severity of non-hematologic regimen related toxicity is associated with pain scale change.

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Phase II Study on Javanica Oil Emulsion Injection (Yadanzi®) Combined with Chemotherapy in Treating Patients with Advanced Lung Adenocarcinoma

  • Lu, Yan-Yan;Huang, Xin-En;Cao, Jie;Xu, Xia;Wu, Xue-Yan;Liu, Jin;Xiang, Jin;Xu, Lin
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제14권8호
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    • pp.4791-4794
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: To investigate the efficacy and safety of Javanica oil emulsion injection (Yadanzi$^{(R)}$) combined with pemetrexed and platinum (PP) for treating patients with advanced lung cancer. Patients and Methods: From June 2011 to June 2013, we recruited 58 patients with advanced lung cancer, and divided them into two groups. Twenty eight patients received Yadanzi$^{(R)}$ (from ZheJiang Jiuxu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) together with PP chemotherapy (combined group), while the others were given only PP chemotherapy (control group). After two cycles of treatment, efficacy and safety of treatment were evaluated. Results: The overall respnse rate [(CR+PR+SD)/(CR+PR+SD+PD)] of the combined group was higher than that of control group (89.7% vs. 86.2%, p>0.05). Regarding rate of life improvement, it was 82.8% in combined group, and 51.7% in the control group (p<0.05). In terms of side effects, leukopenia in combined group was less frequent than that in control group (p<0.05). More patients in the control group were found to suffer liver toxicity. Conclusions: Javanica oil emulsion injection combined with chemotherapy could be considered as a safe and effective regimen in treating patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma. It can improve the quality of life and reduce the possibility of leukopenia. Further clinical trials with a large sample size should be conducted to confirm whether addition of Yadanzi$^{(R)}$ to chemotherapy could increase the response rate, reduce toxicity, enhance tolerability and improve quality of life for patients with advanced lung cancer.

타이타늄 표면 코팅이 도재 결합에 미치는 영향 (EFFECTS OF TITANIUM SURFACE COATING ON CERAMIC ADHESION)

  • 김연미;김현승;이광민;이도재;오계정;임현필;서윤정;박상원
    • 대한치과보철학회지
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    • 제45권5호
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    • pp.601-610
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    • 2007
  • Statement of problem: The adhesion between titanium and ceramic is less optimal than conventional metal-ceramic bonding, due to reaction layer form on cast titanium surface during porcelain firing. Purpose: This study characterized the effect of titanium-ceramic adhesion after gold and TiN coating on cast and wrought titanium substrates. Material and method: Six groups of ASTM grade II commercially pure titanium and cast titanium specimens$(13mm{\times}13mm{\times}1mm)$ were prepared(n=8). The conventional Au-Pd-In alloy served as the control. All specimens were sandblasted with $110{\mu}m\;Al_2O_3$ particles and ultrasonically cleaned for 5min in deionized water and dried in air before porcelain firing. An ultra-low-fusing dental porcelain (Vita Titankeramik) was fused on titanium surfaces. Porcelain was debonded by a biaxial flexure test at a cross head speed of 0.25mm/min. The excellent titanium-ceramic adherence was exhibited by the presence of a dentin porcelain layer on the specimen surface after the biaxial flexure test. Area fraction of adherent porcelain (AFAP) was determined by SEM/EDS. Numerical results were statistically analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Student-Newman-Keuls test at ${\alpha}=0.05$. Results: The AFAP value of cast titanium was greatest in the group 2 with TiN coating, followed by group 1 with Au coating and the group 3 with $Al_2O_3$ sandblasting. Significant statistical difference was found between the group 1, 2 and the group 3 (p<.05). The AFAP value of wrought titanium was greatest in the group 5 with TiN coating, followed by the group 4 with Au coating and the group 6 with $Al_2O_3$ sandblasting. Conclusion: No significant difference was observed among the three groups (p>.05). The AFAP values of the cast titanium and the wrought titanium were similar. However the group treated with $Al_2O_3$ sandblasting showed significantly lower value (p<.05).

5-Hydroxytryptamine Generates Tonic Inward Currents on Pacemaker Activity of Interstitial Cells of Cajal from Mouse Small Intestine

  • Shahi, Pawan Kumar;Choi, Seok;Zuo, Dong Chuan;Yeum, Cheol-Ho;Yoon, Pyung-Jin;Lee, Jun;Kim, Young-Dae;Park, Chan-Guk;Kim, Man-Yoo;Shin, Hye-Rang;Oh, Hyun-Jung;Jun, Jae-Yeoul
    • The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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    • 제15권3호
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    • pp.129-135
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    • 2011
  • In this study we determined whether or not 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) has an effect on the pacemaker activities of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) from the mouse small intestine. The actions of 5-HT on pacemaker activities were investigated using a whole-cell patch-clamp technique, intracellular $Ca^{2+}$ ($[Ca^{2+}]_i$) analysis, and RT-PCR in ICC. Exogenously-treated 5-HT showed tonic inward currents on pacemaker currents in ICC under the voltage-clamp mode in a dose-dependent manner. Based on RT-PCR results, we found the existence of 5-$HT_{2B,\;3,\;4,\;and\;7}$ receptors in ICC. However, SDZ 205557 (a 5-$HT_4$ receptor antagonist), SB 269970 (a 5-$HT_7$ receptor antagonist), 3-tropanylindole - 3 - carboxylate methiodide (3-TCM; a 5-$HT_3$ antagonist) blocked the 5-HT-induced action on pacemaker activity, but not SB 204741 (a 5-$HT_{2B}$ receptor antagonist). Based on $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ analysis, we found that 5-HT increased the intensity of $[Ca^{2+}]_i$. The treatment of PD 98059 or JNK II inhibitor blocked the 5-HT-induced action on pacemaker activity of ICC, but not SB 203580. In summary, these results suggest that 5-HT can modulate pacemaker activity through 5-$HT_{3,\;4,\;and\;7}$ receptors via $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ mobilization and regulation of mitogen-activated protein kinases.

자폐스펙트럼 장애 영유아 어머니의 양육 스트레스 수준에 따른 심리적 증상의 차이 (The Differences of Psychological Symptoms According to the Level of Parenting Stress for Mothers of Infants With Autism Spectrum Disorder)

  • 유아란;하은혜
    • 재활치료과학
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    • 제8권4호
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    • pp.19-31
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    • 2019
  • 목적 : 본 연구에서는 자폐스펙트럼 장애(ASD) 영유아의 어머니를 대상으로 양육 스트레스 총점, 부모영역 및 아동영역 수준에 따라 MMPI-2를 통해 어머니가 경험할 수 있는 양육 스트레스 수준에 따른 다양한 심리적 증상의 차이를 검증하였다. 연구방법 : 서울 소재의 종합병원 소아정신과, 재활의학센터, 발달 장애 클리닉 등에서 2010년에서 2015년까지 ASD로 진단을 받은 만 1세에서 5세까지의 영유아 어머니 72명을 대상으로 실시되어 축적된 한국판 부모 양육 스트레스 척도(K-PSI)와 다면적 인성검사 II(MMPI-2) 자료를 최종분석에 사용하였다. 결과 : 양육 스트레스 총점과 부모영역은 MMPI-2의 여러 임상 척도들과 유의한 상관관계를 나타냈지만, 아동영역은 유의한 상관관계를 나타내지 않았다. 또한, 양육 스트레스 총점 수준에 따른 심리적 증상의 차이를 검증한 결과, 위험 수준 집단이 정상 범위 집단보다 MMPI-2의 임상 척도 중 건강염려증(Hs), 우울(D), 편집증(Pa), 강박증(Pt), 조현병(Sc)이 유의하게 높았다. 양육 스트레스 부모영역에서는 위험 수준 집단이 정상 범위 집단보다 MMPI-2의 임상 척도 중 건강염려증(Hs), 우울(D), 히스테리(Hy), 반사회성(Pd), 편집증(Pa), 강박증(Pt), 조현병(Sc), 경조증(Ma), 내향성(Si)이 유의하게 높았다. 반면에 양육 스트레스 아동영역에서 위험 수준 집단과 정상 범위 집단 간의 차이는 유의하지 않았다. 결론 : 양육 스트레스 총점과 부모영역에서 위험 수준 집단의 심리적 증상이 유의하게 높았다는 것을 확인하였다.

L-carnitine에 의한 인간대장암세포주 증식억제 및 산화적손상 기전 규명 (The Anti-Proliferation and Oxidative Damage-Related Mechanism of L-Carnitine in Human Colorectal Cancer Cells)

  • 이주연;박정란;장애라;양세란
    • 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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    • 제34권3호
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    • pp.303-308
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    • 2019
  • L-carnitine은 라이신과 메티오닌으로 생합성되며 골격근과 심근을 포함한 다양한 동물조직에서 발견된다. L-carnitine이 포함된 식품으로는 양고기, 소고기, 돼지고기 등이 있고 근육발달에 도움을 주며 뼈를 강화하거나 대사작용을 도와주는 기능을 하여 영양 보조제로 많이 섭취하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 최근 L-carnitine은 제 2형 당뇨병, 골다공증, 대사성 신경증후군 등의 다양한 질병의 약물로도 연구 되고 있으며 암에서는 치료 보조제로 개발되어있다. 하지만 대장암에서의 L-carnitine에 대한 효과 및 기전에 대해서는 명확하지 않고 연구된 바가 없기 때문에 본 연구에서 저자들은 L-carnitine의 효능을 인간대장암세포주 HCT116에서 규명하고자 하였다. L-carnitine은 세포 내 활성산소종 (ROS)를 높은 수준으로 증가시켜 세포 증식을 억제하였다. 또한, 세포 증식과 죽음에 관련한 단백질 ERK1/2와 p38을 유의적으로 활성화 시킨다는 것을 입증하였다. 이때, ERK1/2 억제제(PD98059)를 처치하여 ERK1/2의 활성화가 활성산소종 발생 및 세포사멸에 중요하다는 것을 밝혔다. 따라서, 본 연구 결과는 L-carnitine이 대장암세포주의 증식을 억제 할 수 있고 이는 대장암의 치료에 있어 잠재적인 치료 물질이 될 수 있음을 시사하며 이 과정에 관여하는 신호전달기전을 조사하여 항암의 치료기전에서 활성산소종이나 ERK1/2, p38 단백질의 활성화의 중요성을 제시하였다.

경전굴 및 보행장애를 주소로 하는 다계통 위축증 환자의 한의 치료 증례 1례 (A Case of Multiple System Atrophy with Antecollis and Gait Disturbance Treated with Korean Medicine)

  • 김서영;최정우;정혜선;이상화;양승보;조승연;박정미;고창남;박성욱
    • 대한한방내과학회지
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    • 제40권5호
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    • pp.851-864
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    • 2019
  • Multiple system atrophy is a neurodegenerative disease that causes diverse bodily dysfunctions (cerebellar, pyramidal, automatic, and urological, in any combination), as well as Parkinsonism. Patients with multiple system atrophy commonly display antecollis, a condition where the patient's head tilts forward more than 45 degrees. Despite its common occurrence in these patients, no current standardized therapies are effective for treating antecollis. In this study, Korean medicinal treatments, including Chuna manual therapy, pharmaco-acupuncture, bee venom acupuncture, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and moxibustion therapy, were administered to the patient over a 27-day period. After the treatment, assessments of the head position on the EPIS-PD scale (Part I) and at a standing position from the side (Part II) both revealed improvements. As the head flexion angle decreased, the patient's head posture improved, as determined by a decrease in angle from 80 degrees to 30 degrees in the upright, standing position. As a result, patients who previously were unable to walk without the support of walking frames could now roam freely and independently, with significant increases in both walking speed and distance. In essence, this study suggests that Korean medicine is an effective treatment for patients with multiple system atrophy who suffer from antecollis and gait disorders.

한강 본류에서 유기물 오염도 지표인 BOD와 COD에 대한 장기변동 특성 (A Study on Long-term Variations of BOD and COD as Indicators of Organic Matter Pollution in the Han River)

  • 조현석;김광래;임귀철;배경석;이민환
    • 생태와환경
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    • 제45권4호
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    • pp.474-481
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    • 2012
  • 1975년부터 2011년 11월까지 37년간의 한강 본류의 유기오염물질의 장기변동을 평가하기 위하여 BOD와 COD 항목에 대해 서울시 보건환경연구원 분석 자료와 환경부의 연간평균자료를 이용하여 비교하였다. 한강본류의 유기물질 비교지점은 상수원인 팔당댐(PD)을 기점으로 구의(KU), 잠실(JS), 뚝도(DD), 보광(BK), 노량진(NR), 영등포(YD), 가양(GY) 등 총 8개 지점을 선정하였다. 한강 본류의 연평균 BOD는 상류인 팔당댐에서 하류인 가양지점으로 유하하면서 증가하였다. 연도별로는 1984년에 최고치를 나타낸 후 점차 감소하기 시작하여 팔당댐에서 뚝도까지는 하천의 생활환경기준 1b인 '좋음'을 유지하고 있었다. 하류인 보광~가양구간은 II등급 수준을 유지하는 것으로 나타났다. 반면 연평균 COD의 농도는 BOD와 달리 1992년에 최저치를 나타낸 후 1993년부터 증가하는 경향을 나타내었다. 현재는 팔당댐, 잠실, 뚝도는 1b인 '좋음', 구의, 보광, 영등포는 II등급인 '약간좋음', 노량진과 가양은 III등급인 '보통'을 유지하고 있었다. 37년간 생분 해성 유기물의 지표인 BOD의 경우 꾸준히 감소($r^2$=0.646)하고 있고 총 유기물을 대표할 수 있는 COD농도도 감소추세($r^2$=0.260)를 유지하는 것으로 나타났다. 반면 팔당댐의 경우 1990년대 이후부터는 BOD는 감소 추세를 유지하고 있으나 COD농도는 1991년 $1.7mg\;L^{-1}$ 이후 2011년 $3.9mg\;L^{-1}$으로 약 2배 이상 증가추세를 보이고 있는 것으로 확인되어 팔당댐 수계내의 난분해성 물질에 대한 체계적인 관리가 필요할 것으로 사료된다. 계절별 BOD, COD농도는 봄>겨울>여름, 가을 순으로 높았으며 시계열 자료분석을 통해 12개월 주기로 강한 상관관계가 있고 장기간에 걸쳐 주기성이 나타나고 있음을 확인하였다. 팔당댐 방류량이 많을수록 한강본류의 BOD와 COD농도는 낮아지는 경향을 나타내고 적을수록 높아지는 경향을 보이고 있다. 따라서 한강수질관리에 있어 팔당댐 방류량의 유기적 조절이 필요한 것으로 사료된다. 비록 1975년부터 2011년까지의 한강본류의 BOD의 장기 변동만 고려할 때 한강수질이 나아지기는 했으나 팔당댐 COD는 상대적으로 증가하고 있으므로 수질이 개선되었다고 보기에는 무리가 있다. 따라서 고도하수처리 시설 등 수질개선을 위한 시설 확충과 비점오염원 원인분석 및 저감 대책과 더불어 주변 환경 및 각종 요인을 정확히 분석하고 총체적인 검토가 이루어져야 할 것으로 보이고 앞으로의 수질정책에 있어 중요한 요소라고 생각된다.