• 대한수의학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.614-628
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• 1998

The effects of electroacupuncture(EA) on blood concentration of endocrine substances were investigated in 6 horses. Three acupuncture points ; Guan Yuan Shu(BL-26), Wei Shu(BL-21) and Da Chang Shu(BL-25) were stimulated for 20 minutes by EA at separate occasions under varying condition ; 2V-1Hz, 2V-5Hz, 2V-30Hz, 4V-1Hz, 4V-5Hz and 4V-30Hz. Plasma levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone(ACTH), ${\beta}$-endorphin, epinephrine, norepinephrine and serum levels of gastrin were analysed. Blood samplings were carried out before, 0, 20 and 40 minutes after the EA stimulation. The serum gastrin levels were increased by 2V-5Hz stimulation on the Wei Shu. Plasma ACTH levels were decreased by 2V-1Hz stimulation on the Wei Shu, but largely increased by 4V-30Hz stimulation on the Guan Yuan Shu. Plasma ${\beta}$-endorphin levels were slightly increased or decreased by 2V-1Hz stimulation, but largely increased by 4V-30Hz stimulation on the Guan Yuan Shu. Plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine were not so much changed by 2V-1Hz or 5Hz stimulation, but tended to increase by 4V-30Hz stimulation on Guan Yuan Shu. These results suggest that the low voltage-low frequence EA stimulation increased blood concentration of gastrin, but decreased ACTH, ${\beta}$-endorphin, epinephrine and norepinephrine, whereas high voltage-high frequence EA stimulation induced opposite results. Accordingly, there appears to be a close relationship between the changes of gastrointestinal motility and the changes of blood concentration of endocrine substances by EA stimulation.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.99-106
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect on plasma beta endorphin concentration level and the influences on pain score of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) mediation to patients During a prostate needle biopsy. Methods: TENS was administered to only the experimental group. The electric current was given in high frequency (40-100 pps) and low intensity ($2-50{\mu}s$) from the waiting room stage until the end of the procedure. The average time spent was 35 minutes. Following 10 minutes of retention in the rectum, there was a biopsy. In two groups, the pain score was assessed twice when vas pain penetrated into the rectum, during the needle biopsy. The Beta endorphin concentration level was assessed through blood gathering 2 times in the Nuclear Medicine Labs before and after the test. Results: There was not much difference in pain levels from both groups when a microscope probe penetrated into the rectum and in the time when tissues were collected. However, the average overall pain level was reduced during those two procedures. The plasma beta endorphin level was increased in the TENS medicated group compared with the unmedicated group after the procedures were completed. Conclusion: The research indicates that TENS was desirable to be considered as a non-invasive method for controlling pain.

• 대한약리학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.165-178
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• 1988

백서에서 전기충격 (electroconvulsive shock; ECS)이 뇌내 및 혈중 opiate system에 미치는 효과와 이에 대한 수종의 psychoactive drugs의 영향을 검토코저 1일 1회씩, 1, 3, 7및 14일간 ECS를 가하거나, 14일간 상기 약물과 ECS를 병행처리한 백서의 뇌내 specific $[^3H]$-morphine binding, Met-enkephalin 함량, ${\beta}-endorphin$ 함량 또는 혈중 ${\beta}-endorphin$ 농도를 측정하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 뇌내 Met-enkephalin의 함량은 1회의 ECS에 의해서 증가되는 경향을 보였으며 장기간의ECS를 가한 군에서는 최종 ECS 1시간 후부터 유의하게 증가되어 7일후까지 지속되었다. 2. 뇌내 ${\beta}-endorphin$의 함량은 ECS처리 횟수에 관계없이 최종 ECS 1시간후에는 유의하게 감소되었으나 24시간, 3일, 7일 및 14일후의 측정치는 대조군과 차이가 없었다. 3. 혈중 ${\beta}-endorphin$의 농도는 ECS처리 친수에 관계없이 최종 ECS 5분후에 유의하게 증가되었으나 1시간, 24시간, 7일 및 14일후의 측정치는 대조군과 차이가 없었다. 4. 뇌내 specific $[^3H]$-morphine binding의 Bmax는 1회의 ECS에 의해 변동되지 않았으나 장기간의 ECS를 가한 군에서는 ECS 1시간후부터 유의하게 감소되어 7일후까지 지속되었다. 한편 Kd치는 모든 실험군에서 변동되지 않았다. 5. ECS장기처리군에서 ECS 30분전 phenobarbital(100 mg/kg) 전처리는 ECS에 의한 뇌내Met-enkephalin함량증가를 현저히 억제 하였으며, ECS에 의한 뇌내 specific $[^3H]$-morphine binding의 Bmax감소, 뇌내 ${\beta}-endorphin$ 함량감소와 혈중 ${\beta}-endorphin$ 농도증가에 대해서는 영향을 주지 못하였다. 6. Imipramine 또는 pargyline 장기처리는 자체로써 뇌내 ${\beta}-endorphin$함량증가, 혈중 ${\beta}-endorphin$ 농도증가, 뇌내 specific $[^3H]$-morphine binding의 Bmax감소를 일으켰으나 뇌내 Met-enkephalin의 함량과 ECS작용에 영향을 미치지 못했다. 7. Reserpine, chlorpromazine 또는 haloperidol 장기처리는 자체로써 뇌내 Met-enkephalin의 함량증가, 뇌내 ${\beta}-endorphin$함량증가, 혈중 ${\beta}-endorphin$ 농도증가, 뇌내 specific $[^3H]$-morphine binding의 Bmax감소를 일으켰고, ECS효과를 강화시켰다. 8. 장기간 ECS를 가한 백서의 뇌내 specific $[^3H]$-morphine binding의 Bmax는 뇌내 Met-enkephalin 함량과는 유의한 역상관 관계를 보이 나 뇌내 ${\beta}-endorphin$ 함량과는 관계 가 없었다. 이상의 실험성적은 전기충격요법이 생체내에서의 작웅기전에 중추 또는 말초 opiate계가 개입되어 있음을 시사하며 또한 ECT의 효과가 수종의 중추신경계에 작용하는 약물에 의해 변동될수 있음을 보여준다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.454-474
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• 2002

Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) is a very potent dilatator and a nonadrenergic, noncholinergic (NANC) neurotransmitter or neuromodulator in the peripheral and the central nervous systems. The mechanisms of action of VIP were examined in aortic circular and in uterine longitudinal smooth muscle strips of the rat. The effects of sympathetic neurotransmitter were investigated in gastric and aortic circular muscle strips of the mouse and the rat. The effects of silver spike point, SSP, low frequency electrical stimulations of VIP, sympathetic neurotransmitter and $\beta$-endorphin were examined in plasma, serum and 24h urine from the healthy volunteer. In gastric smooth muscle strips from the mouse, adrenergic neurotransmitter norepinephrine was inhibitory effected, followed by caused phasic and tonic contraction to the, muscrine receptor agonist carbachol and acetylcholine, respectively. In urine from the healthy volunteer, both norepinephrine and epinephrine were significantly decreased in continue type and low frequency (3 Hz) of SSP electrical stimulations. The contractile responses to S-HT in uterine longitudinal smooth muscle strips of the rats were completely decreased by a VIP 1 $\mu$M. The contractile responses to PGF2$\alpha$ were not decreased by a VIP. In plasma and serum from the healthy volunteer, both VIP and $\beta$-endorphin were significantly increased in continue type and low frequency (3 Hz) of SSP electrical stimulations. Therefore, this study demonstrate that VIP has the capacity to relax vascular or gastric smooth muscles in part by stimulating the generation of NO, and silver spike point low frequency electrical stimulation has the capacity both to decrease sympathetic neurotransmitters and to increase VIP, $\beta$-endorphin.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.350-358
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• 1997

수술에 의해 발생되는 침해성 통증이나 혈역학적 변화 및 내분비계의 반응은 마취 방법에 따라 약화되거나 조정될 수 있다. 본 연구는 심장수술시 체외순환 직전에 sodium thiopental을 투여한 경우 beta-endorphin치 변화에 미치는 영향을 관찰하고자 시행되었다. 관상동맥 우회술과 판막치환술을 위한 체외순환 환자 28명을 대상으로 하였다. Isoflurane, $N_2O$ 및 fentanyl 지속 정주(2 ug/kg/hr)에 의한 전신마취 하에서 thiopental군(14명)은 sodium thiopental 500 mg을, 대조군(14명)은 생리식염수 20 ml를 체외순환 직전에 투여하였다. 체외순환 직전과 체외순환 개시 후 30분 및 60분에 beta-endorphin치와 평균동맥압, 심박출량 및 전신혈관저항 등의 혈역학 지수를 각각 측정하였다. Beta-endorphin치가 대조군에서는 체외순환 개시 후 30분 및 60분에 유의하게 증가하였으나(P=0.006, P=0.004) thiopental군에서는 변화가 없었다. Beta-endorphin치의 변화는 양군 사이에 뚜렷한 차이가 이었다(F=8.7, P=0.001). 혈역학적 변화는 양군 사이 차이가 없었다. 따라서 체외순환 개시 직전에 투여된 thiopental은 체외순환중의 beta-endorphin치 변화를 예방할 수 있는 것으로 사료된다.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.253-259
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• 2010

Artemisia capillaris Thunb. is widely used in the herbal medicine field. This study describes the antidepressant effect of a flavonoid (chlorogenic acid) isolated from the Artemisia capillaris Thunb. The expression of the pituitary gland and hypothalamic POMC mRNA or plasma ${\beta}$-endorphin levels were increased by extract of Artemisia capillaris Thunb. or its flavoniod administered orally. In addition, antidepressant activity was studied using the tail suspension test (TST), the forced swimming test (FST) and the rotarod test in a chronically restrained immobilization stress group in mice. After restraint stress (2 h/day for 14 days), animals were kept in a cage for 14 days without any further stress, but with drugs. Mice were fed with a diet supplemented for 14 days and during the behavioral test period with chlorogenic acid (30 mg/kg/day). POMC mRNA or the plasma ${\beta}$-endorphin level was increased by the extract of Artemisia capillaris Thunb. and its flavoniod. In addition, the immobility time in TST and FST was significantly reduced by chlorogenic acid. In the rotarod test, the riding time remained similar to that of the control group at 15 rpm. Our results suggest that the flavonoid (chlorogenic acid) isolated from Artemisia capillaris Thunb. shows a potent antidepressant effect.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.249-254
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• 2016

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effect of strenuous exercise on ${\beta}$-endorphine (${\beta}$-END) level in fibromyalgia (FM) patients compared to healthy subjects. Methods: We enrolled 30 FM patients and 15 healthy individuals. All study participants underwent a treadmill exercise test using modified Bruce protocol (M.Bruce). The goal of the test was achieving at least 70% of the predicted maximal heart rate (HRMax). The serum levels of ${\beta}$-END were measured before and after the exercise program. Measurements were done while heart rate was at least 70% of its predicted maximum. Results: The mean ${\pm}$ the standard deviation (SD) of exercise duration in the FM and control groups were $24.26{\pm}5.29$ and $29.06{\pm}3.26$ minutes, respectively, indicating a shorter time to achieve the goal heart rate in FM patients (P < 0.003). Most FM patients attained 70% HRMax at lower stages (stage 2 and 3) of M.Bruce compared to the control group (70% versus 6.6%, respectively; P < 0.0001). Compared to healthy subjects, FM patients had lower serum ${\beta}$-END levels both in baseline and post-exercise status ($Mean{\pm}SD$: $122.07{\pm}28.56{\mu}g/ml$ and $246.55{\pm}29.57{\mu}g/ml$ in the control group versus $90.12{\pm}20.91{\mu}g/ml$ and $179.80{\pm}28.57{\mu}g/ml$ in FM patients, respectively; P < 0.001). Conclusions: We found that FM patients had lower levels of ${\beta}$-END in both basal and post-exercise status. Exercise increased serum the ${\beta}$-END level in both groups but the average increase in ${\beta}$-END in FM patients was significantly lower than in the control group.

• 셀메드
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.3.1-3.8
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• 2014

Spa represents a treatment widely used in many rheumatic diseases (RD). The mechanisms by which immersion in mineral or thermal water ameliorates RD are not fully understood. The net benefit is probably the result of a combination of factors, among which the mechanical, thermal and chemical effects are most prominent. Buoyancy, immersion, resistance and temperature play important roles. According to the gate theory, pain relief may be due to the pressure and temperature of the water on skin; heat may reduce muscle spasm and increase the pain threshold. Mud-bath therapy increases plasma ${\beta}$-endorphin levels and secretion of corticotrophin, cortisol, growth hormone and prolactin. It has recently been demonstrated that thermal mud-bath therapy induces a reduction in circulating levels of prostaglandin E2, leukotriene B4, interleukin-$1{\beta}$ and tumour necrosis factor-${\alpha}$, important mediators of inflammation and pain. Furthermore, balneotherapy has been found to cause an increase in insulin-like growth factor-1, which stimulates cartilage metabolism, and transforming growth factor-${\beta}$. Beneficial anti-inflammatory and anti-degenerative effects of mineral water were confirmed in chondrocytes cultures, too. Various studies in vitro and in humans have highlighted the positive action of mud-packs and thermal baths, especially sulphurous ones, on the oxidant/antioxidant system. Overall, thermal stress has an immunosuppressive effect. Many other non-specific factors may also contribute to the beneficial effects observed after spa therapy in some RD, including effects on cardiovascular risk factors (e.g. adipokines) and changes in the environment, pleasant surroundings and the absence of work duties.