• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.229-235
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• 2001

연구배경 : 폐기종은 대개 흡연의 결과로 생기나 1-2%에서는 ${\alpha}_1$-antitrypsin (A1AT)의 유전적 결핍으로 인해 발병한다. A1AT의 유전적 이형에 대한 연구는 주로 서구인을 대상으로 한 것으로 저자들은 정상 한국인에서 A1AT의 유전형(genotype)을 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 1998년 1월부터 2000년 5월까지 경북대학교병원 건강검진센타 방문자 가운데 문진, 흉부단순촬영, 폐기능검사 등을 통하여 만성폐쇄성폐질환 및 천식등이 없는 정상인 380명을 대상으로 하였다. A1AT의 M1(Ala), M1(Val), M2, S, Z alleles에 대한 중합효소 연쇄반응(PCR) 및 restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)를 시행하였다. 결 과 : A1AT 유전형의 빈도는 M1(Val)/M1(Val)형이 254예 (66.8%)로 가장 많았으며 M1(Val)/M2형 105예(27.6%), M2/M2형 19예 (5.0%), M1(Val)/M1(ala)형 2예 (0.5%) 순 이었다. 연령, 성별, 흡연력에 따른 유전자형의 분포도는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 결 론 : 한국인에서는 A1AT 결핍과 관련이 있는 유전형을 갖는 사람은 없거나 매우 드물 것으로 생각된다. 따라서 한국인에서는 A1AT 결핍 외의 다른 유전적 요소가 폐기종의 발병에 관여할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.21-25
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• 2012

Objective : This study was performed to estimate the effects of OMC-2010 extract on cytokine production in mouse spleen cells. Methods : Mouse spleen cells were pre-treated with ethanol and water extract of OMC-2010 for 1 h, then stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 1 ${\mu}g/ml$) for 48 h. Then the cells were harvested for real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction to detect cytokines. Results : OMC-2010 ethanol extract significantly inhibited the LPS-induced interleukin (IL)-1beta, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha and IL-5 mRNA expressions, but not shown such changes in IL-6, IL-4, IL-13. OMC-2010 water extract significantly inhibited the LPS-induced TNF-alpha, and IL-5 mRNA expressions, but not shown such changes in IL-1beta, IL-6, IL-4, IL-13. Conclusions : Theses results could suggest that both ethanol and water OMC-2010 extract could inhibit the TNF-alpha and IL-5 mRNA expression.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.570-579
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• 2020

Background: Many researchers reported that the various immune activities of red ginseng are due to acid polysaccharides. But, the exact structural characteristics of the acidic polysaccharide in red ginseng have not been fully elucidated. Therefore, we isolated the acidic polysaccharide from red ginseng and characterized the structural property of the active moiety of this polysaccharide, which contributes to the immunostimulatory activity of red ginseng. Methods: A polysaccharide (RGP-AP-I) was purified from red ginseng via size-exclusion chromatography using Sephadex G-100. Immunostimulatary activity of RGP-AP-I was investigated via anti-complementory and macrophage stimulatory activity. The structure of RGP-AP-I was characterized by HPLC, sugar composition, β-glucosyl Yariv reagent and methylation analysis. Results: Peritoneal macrophages stimulated using RGP-AP-I significantly augmented the production of various cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-6, IL-12, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α. The primary structure of RGP-AP-I was elucidated by assessing its sugar composition and methylation analysis. RGP-AP-I is a 96 kDa acidic polysaccharide, and comprises nine different monosaccharides, which mainly include sugars such as rhamnose (Rha, 9.5%), galacturonic acid (GalA, 18.4%), galactose (Gal, 30.4%), and arabinose (Ara, 35.0%). RGP-AP-I exhibited an considerable reaction with the β-glucosyl Yariv reagent, revealing the presence of arabino-β-3,6-galactan. Methylation analysis indicated that RGP-AP-I comprises 21 different glycosyl linkages, such as 3-, 4-, 6- and 3,6-linked Galp; 5-linked Araf; 2,4-linked Rhap; and 4-linked GalAp, which are characteristics of rhamnogalacturonan I (RG-I). Conclusion: we assumed that the immunostimulatory activity of RGP-AP-I may be due to the RG-I structure, which comprises a main chain with a repeating linkage unit, [→2)-Rhap-(1→4)-GalAp-(1→] and three groups of side chains such as (1→5)-linked arabinan, (1→4)-linked galactan, and arabino-β-3,6-galactan, which branch at the C(O)4 positions of Rha residues in the main chain of RGP-AP-I.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.106-112
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• 2019

Objectives: The aim of this study was to observe the reduction of lipid accumulation by treatment with Akkermansia muciniphila extract on 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Methods: After treating pasteurized Akk. muciniphila strains in HT-29 colorectal cancer cell, the relative expression of interleukin (IL)-8, tumor necrosis factor-α, IL-6, and IL-1β mRNA was analyzed by real time polymerase chain reaction, respectively. 27 strains of Akk. muciniphila which have anti-inflammatory effects were selected. 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes were treated with Akk. muciniphila for 24 hr and then measured the toxicity using water soluble tetrazolium salt assay. The cells were incubated for 4 days and then differentiated into adipocytes using the medium including adipogenic reagents for 10 days. The Akk. muciniphila was treated when the medium was exchanged for differentiation medium at 4^th day and insulin medium at 6^th day. To observe the lipid accumulation, the cells were stained with Oil red O dye and were measured using a spectrophotometer. Results: In the cytotoxicity test, the cell viability of 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes was significantly increased compared to the control group which untreated with Akk. muciniphila, and there was no cytotoxicity of Akk. muciniphila at 1×10⁷ CFU/mL. The results on Oil red O staining and absorbance measurements were showed a significant decrease in lipid accumulation in the group which was treated with Akk. muciniphila compared to the control group. Conclusions: In our results, Akk. muciniphila has the inhibitory effect of lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. This suggests that Akk. muciniphila could be help to improve obesity.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.167-172
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• 2014

Background: Roles of immune reaction and toll-like receptor-4 (TLR-4) have widely been established in the pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease (ALD). Methods: We evaluated the biologic efficacy of Korean Red Ginseng (KRG), urushiol, and probiotics (Lactobacillus rhamnosus R0011 and Lactobacillus acidophilus R0052) in mouse models of ALD. Sixty C57BL/6 mice were equally divided into six feeding groups for 10 weeks: normal diet, alcohol, control, alcohol + KRG, alcohol + urushiol, and alcohol + probiotics. Alcohol was administered via a LiebereDeCarli liquid diet containing 10% alcohol. TLR-4 expression, proinflammatory cytokines, and histology, as well as the results of liver function tests were evaluated and compared. Results: No between-group differences were observed with regard to liver function. TLR-4 levels were significantly lower in the KRG, urushiol, and probiotics groups than in the alcohol group ($0.37{\pm}0.06ng/mL$, $0.39{\pm}0.12ng/mL$, and $0.33{\pm}0.07ng/mL$, respectively, vs. $0.88{\pm}0.31ng/mL$; p < 0.05). Interleukin-$1{\beta}$ levels in liver tissues were decreased among the probiotics and KRG groups. The tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ level of liver tissue was decreased in the KRG group. Conclusion: The pathological findings showed that alcohol-induced steatosis was significantly reduced by KRG and urushiol. As these agents improve immunologic capacity, they may be considered in potential anti-ALD treatments.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.34-46
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin $D_3$ on the proliferation, differentiation, and matrix mineralization of MC3T3-E1 osteoblast-like cells in vitro. Methods: MC3T3-E1 osteoblastic cells and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin $D_3$ were prepared. Cytotoxic effects and osteogenic differentiation were evaluated using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity assay, ALP staining, alizarin red S staining, and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for osteogenic differentiation markers such as ALP, collagen type I (Col-I), osteocalcin (OCN), vitamin D receptor (VDR), and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase. Results: The MTT assay showed that 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin $D_3$ did not inhibit cell growth and that the rate of cell proliferation was higher than in the positive control group at all concentrations. ALP activity was also higher than in the positive control group at low concentrations of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin $D_3$ ($10^{-10}$, $10^{-12}$, and $10^{-14}M$). RT-PCR showed that the gene expression levels of ALP, Col-I, OCN, and vitamin D receptor (VDR) were higher at a low concentration of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin $D_3$ ($10^{-12}M$). Alizarin red S staining after treatment with 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin $D_3$ ($10^{-12}M$) showed no significant differences in the overall degree of calcification. In contrast to the positive control group, formation of bone nodules was induced in the early stages of cell differentiation. Conclusions: We suggest that 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin $D_3$ positively affects cell differentiation and matrix mineralization. Therefore, it may function as a stimulating factor in osteoblastic bone formation and can be used as an additive in bone regeneration treatment.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제89권3호
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• pp.368-377
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• 2000

본 연구는 지구차원의 목재인증제(木材認證制)인 FSC인증(認證)과 ISO 환경경영체제(環境經營體制) 인증(認證)의 최근 동향을 검토하고 인증제(認證制)가 우리 나라의 임산물무역에 미치는 잠재적 영향을 분석하였다. 목재인증표준(木材認證標準), 인증절차(認證節次) 및 인증(認證) 산림면적(山林面積) 등에 대한 자료 및 정보는 관련문헌과 지역 및 국제기구의 보고서 등으로부터 수집하였다. 목재인증제(木材認證制)가 우리 나라의 임산물무역에 미치는 영향은 환경(環境)과 임산물무역과 관련된 주요어에 대한 인지도(認知度)와 환경친화적이며 지속 가능하게 경영된 산림에서 생산되는 라벨부착목재에 대한 추가지불의사(追加支拂意思)를 설문 조사하여 분석하였다. 지구, 지역 및 개별국가차원에서 다양한 인증제(認證制)가 개발되고 있고 인증제(認證制)에 대한 관심도 증가되고 있기 때문에 인증목재(認證木材)의 시장공급량은 증가될 것으로 예측되나, 인증목재(認證木材)의 수요는 현 단계에서 불확실하며 소비자의 인증목재(認證木材)에 대한 반응이 주요 결정인자(決定因子)가 될 것이다. 단기적으로 목재인증제(木材認證制)가 우리 나라 수업에 미치는 영향이 크지 않을 것이다. 왜냐하면 국내 목재소비자들이 환경관련(環境關聯) 무역조치(貿易措置)에 대한 관심이 낮고, 인증목재(認證木材)에 대한 추가지불의사(追加支拂意思)가 적기 때문이다. 그러나 목재인증(木材認證)이 선진국 시장에서는 임산물수입장벽(林産物輸入障壁)으로 활용되고 있어 마루판이나 합판 등 유럽시장에 수출하는 임산물은 목재인증(木材認證)에 의해 부정적인 영향을 받을 것으로 예상된다.

• 한국초전도ㆍ저온공학회논문지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2019

We investigated the effect of Fe₃O₄ addition on the critical temperature of (Bi, Pb)-2223 polycrystalline samples. Bi_1.6Pb_0.4Sr₂Ca₂Cu₃O_10+δ + x wt. % Fe₃O₄ (x = 0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8) samples were prepared by using a solid-state reaction method. The analysis of X-ray diffraction data indicates that as Fe₃O₄ is added, dominant phase of the sample changes from Bi-2223 to Bi-2212 with an increasing Bi-2201 phase. The transition temperature of the samples drastically decreased with the Fe₃O₄ addition. The resistance data of samples with x = 0.2 and 0.4 showed a double transition indicating a coexistence of Bi-2223 and Bi-2212 phase while the samples with x = 0.6 and 0.8 showed a single transition with a semiconducting behavior. This phase transition may originate from changes in local structure of the Bi-2223 system by Fe₃O₄ addition. Analysis of the pair distribution function of the Cu-O pair in the CuO₂ plane calculated from extended X-ray absorption fine structure data revealed that the oxygen coordination of copper ion changes from CuO₄ planar type (x = 0.0 - 0.4) to CuO₅ pyramidal type (x = 0.6, 0.8). The correlated Debye-Waller factor, providing information on the atomic disorder within the CuO₂ plane, shows an inverse relation to the coordination number. These results indicate that addition of Fe₃O₄ changes the oxygen distribution around Cu in the CuO₂ plane, causing a phase transition from Bi-2223 to more stable Bi-2212/Bi-2201 phases.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제40권
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• pp.44.1-44.17
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• 2018

Background: Coffee extract has been investigated by many authors, and many minor components of coffee are known, such as polyphenols, diterpenes (kahweol and cafestol), melanoidins, and trigonelline, to have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-angiogenic, anticancer, chemoprotective, and hepatoprotective effects. Therefore, it is necessary to know its pharmacological effect on hepatocytes which show the most active cellular regeneration in body. Methods: In order to determine whether coffee extract has a beneficial effect on the liver, 20 C57BL/6J mice were intraperitoneally injected once with dialyzed coffee extract (DCE)-2.5 (equivalent to 2.5 cups of coffee a day in man), DCE-5, or DCE-10, or normal saline (control), and then followed by histological observation and IP-HPLC (immunoprecipitation high performance liquid chromatography) over 24 h. Results: Mice treated with DCE-2.5 or DCE-5 showed markedly hypertrophic hepatocytes with eosinophilic cytoplasms, while those treated with DCE-10 showed slightly hypertrophic hepatocytes, which were well aligned in hepatic cords with increased sinusoidal spaces. DCE induced the upregulations of cellular proliferation, growth factor/RAS signaling, cellular protection, p53-mediated apoptosis, angiogenesis, and antioxidant and protection-related proteins, and the downregulations of NFkB signaling proteins, inflammatory proteins, and oncogenic proteins in mouse livers. These protein expression changes induced by DCE were usually limited to the range ± 10%, suggesting murine hepatocytes were safely reactive to DCE within the threshold of physiological homeostasis. DCE-2.5 and DCE-5 induced relatively mild dose-dependent changes in protein expressions for cellular regeneration and de novo angiogenesis as compared with non-treated controls, whereas DCE-10 induced fluctuations in protein expressions. Conclusion: These observations suggested that DCE-2.5 and DCE-5 were safer and more beneficial to murine hepatocytes than DCE-10. It was also found that murine hepatocytes treated with DCE showed mild p53-mediated apoptosis, followed by cellular proliferation and growth devoid of fibrosis signaling (as determined by IP-HPLC), and subsequently progressed to rapid cellular regeneration and wound healing in the absence of any inflammatory reaction based on histologic observations.

• 한국해안·해양공학회논문집
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.156-162
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• 2010

중력식 안벽 및 방파제 등은 편심 경사하중에 지배받는 항만구조물으로서 구조물 설계시 신뢰성이론에 근거하여 지반지지력 산정에 필요한 부분안전계수를 평가하였다. 현재 항만 및 어항 설계기준(2005)에서는 구조물에 편심 경사하중이 작용하는 경우에 지반지지력을 간편 Bishop법 등에 의해 검토하도록 규정되어 있다. 이러한 설계규정은 설계자에게 지반의 허용지지력과 지반반력을 비교하는 방법으로 그동안 가장 많이 사용되어 왔다. 그러나, 지반반력에 의한 설계검토는 지지력 계산이 단순하고 편리하지만 지반의 허용지지력이 현장의 지반물성에 따라 변화하지만 단일수치로 결정하여 설계하므로 이러한 지반특성을 설계에 반영하지 못한다는 큰 문제점이 있었다. 그래서 본 논문에서는 간편 Bishop법에 의하여 Level 1 신뢰성해석이 가능하도록 각각의 설계변수에 대한 부분안전계수를 결정하였다. 이를 위해서 신뢰성 이론인 일계신뢰도법(FOSM)을 통하여 신뢰도지수와 민감도지수를 추정하고 각각의 확률변수의 변동성도 고려하였다. 마지막으로는 연구결과에서 결정된 부분안전계수를 선진국의 설계기준에서 제시한 것과 비교하여 합리적임을 확인하였다.