• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.231-242
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• 2016

This study was conducted to evaluate the synergistic protective effects of mixtures of corn silk, perilla leaf and grape stem extract (CPG mixture) against UVB-induced skin damage and compound 48/80-induced pruritus in mice. The results showed that treatment with CPG mixture exhibited much stronger suppressive effect on erythema and melanin index as well as melanin formation than treatment with ascorbic acid (AA) in UVB-irradiated mice. Moreover, the treatment with CPG mixture showed ameliorative effect on immune cell infiltration and collagen fiber destruction in UV-irradiated mice. The treatment with CPG mixture inhibited glutathione (GSH) depletion, lipid peroxidation and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines in UVB-irradiated mice. Furthermore, the treatment with CPG mixture inhibited compound 48/80-induced scratching behavior and histological changes in mice. Taken together, these results indicated that CPG mixture has potentials as functional and therapeutic materials against skin damage and itch-related skin diseases.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.35-40
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• 2015

Super- and sub-critical water treatments have been of interest as novel methods for protein hydrolysis. In the present study, we studied the effect of sub-critical water (Sub-$H_2O$, $300^{\circ}C$, 80 bar) treatment as well as super-critical water (Super-$H_2O$, $400^{\circ}C$, 280 bar) treatment on the physicochemical properties of porcine skin (PS), which has abundant collagen. Porcine skin was subjected to pre-thermal treatment by immersion in water at $70^{\circ}C$, and then treated with sub- or super-critical water. Physicochemical properties of the hydrolysates, such as molecular weight distribution, free amino acid content, amino acid profile, pH, color, and water content were determined. For the molecular weight distribution analysis, 1 kDa hydrolyzed porcine skin (H-PS) was produced by Super-$H_2O$ or Sub-$H_2O$ treatment. The free amino acid content was 57.18 mM and 30.13 mM after Sub-$H_2O$ and Super-$H_2O$ treatment, respectively. Determination of amino acid profile revealed that the content of Glu (22.5%) and Pro (30%) was higher after Super-$H_2O$ treatment than after Sub-$H_2O$ treatment, whereas the content of Gly (28%) and Ala (13.1%) was higher after Sub-$H_2O$ treatment. Super-$H_2O$ or Sub-$H_2O$ treatment affected the pH of PS, which changed from 7.29 (Raw) to 9.22 (after Sub-$H_2O$ treatment) and 9.49 (after Super-$H_2O$ treatment). Taken together, these results showed that Sub-$H_2O$ treatment was slightly more effective for hydrolysis than Super-$H_2O$ was. However, both Sub-$H_2O$ and Super-$H_2O$ treatments were effective processing methods for hydrolysis of PS collagen in a short time and can be regarded as a green chemistry technology.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.117-133
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• 2008

Objectives : Since ancient times, Koreans have applied medicinal spabaths for treatment of various diseases. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of strontium, one of the common ingredients of such baths, experimentally on acute skin barrier damage. Materials and Methods : Male hairless mice, average weight 20g, were divided into six groups. Each group consisted of five mice. The first was the normal, non-treated group. The second was the control group with acute skin barrier damage intentionally induced by TS. The third was the Ba-Sr1 group bathed in 1mg/L strontium chloride before and after inducing acute skin barrier damage by TS. The fourth was the Ba-Sr7 group bathed in 7mg/L strontium chloride before and after inducing acute skin barrier damage by TS. The fifth was the Sr1 group bathed in 1mg/L of strontium chloride only after intentionally inducing acute skin barrier damage by TS. The sixth was the Sr7 group bathed in 7mg/L of strontium chloride only after intentionally inducing acute skin barrier damage by TS. External changes of skin, skin erythema level, transepidermal water loss level, and GOT and GPT level of each group were checked immediately before and after TS, 3 hrs, 5 hrs and 24 hrs after inducing acute skin barrier damage. Then, tissue samples were made and examined for damage to epithelial cells, stratum corneum, change of mucous polysaccharide in dermis and amount of mast cells. Statistical analysis was performed by one way-ANOVA, Scheffe and Duncan for a post hoc test and pairwise comparison for comparing for difference between each time. Statistical significance was achieved if the probability was less than 5% (p<0.05) Results : 1. From skin erythema and TEWL level indicating the function of the skin barrier, we can know that it is helpful to the skin barrier to bathe in a water solution including a low concentration of strontium. 2. In the control group with acute skin barrier damage induced by TS, skin barrier damage persisted until 3-5 hrs and recovered after 5-24 hrs. Differently from the control group, in the case of taking a bath in a water solution including strontium, skin barrier damage recovered after only 3-5 hrs. Therefore, the bath with a water solution including strontium can promote recovery of the skin barrier. 3. Bathing in water solution including a higher concentration of strontium was more beneficial to recovery of skin barrier damage. 4. There was no influence on serum GOT and GPT from bathing in a water solution including strontium. Conclusions : The strontium was effective for recovery and mitigation of acute skin barrier damage induced by tape stripping. I suggest that strontium (Sr) can be used as an external treatment medicine, addedinto bath water to treat acute skin barrier damage.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권8호
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• pp.1204-1209
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• 2002

Polymerization of heated or unheated pig skin collagen using microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) was investigated. Pig skin collagen samples were heated or left unheated, then enzymatically polymerized with MTGase. SDS-PAGE was conducted to confirm the intermolecular polymer and the results showed similar bands between samples without MTGase and unheated samples with MTGase. The polymerized product of pig skin collagen was not formed in unheated samples, even when MTGase was added during incubation. Different results were obtained from samples heated at $80^{\circ}C$ and $100^{\circ}C$ for 2 min, whereas the SDS-PAGE pattern indicated that a polymer band was generated in both cases. The heat treatment successfully modified the native structure of collagen and also made collagen more reactable in the MTGase polymerization system. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) investigation of pig skin collagen showed a biopolymer structure through intermolecular collagen crosslinking, while there were no intermolecular crosslinks in samples not treated with MTGase. There were no significant differences in fibril diameter between treated samples and controls. These results suggest that heat treatment of native pig skin collagen enhanced the polymerization capability of MTGase.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.1249-1254
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• 2021

UV는 산화 스트레스를 유발하고 MMP(Matrix Metalloproteinase) 발현을 증가시켜 피부 노화를 발생시킨다. 따라서 자외선로 인한 피부 손상을 예방하면 피부 노화를 감소시킬 수 있다. 스피룰리나는 강력한 항산화제로 원핵생물로 구성되어 있다. 본 연구는 피부 섬유아세포를 사용하여 UVB 방사선에 대한 스피룰리나 유래 피코시아닌(PC)의 광보호 효과를 조사했다. 그 결과, PC는 섬유아세포 생존율 측면에서 5-40 ㎍/mL 농도에서 독성을 나타내지 않았다. UVB 조사된 섬유아세포의 생존율은 50.5%였으며 PC 처리로 73.5%로 증가했다. MMP-1 및 MMP-9 발현은 UVB 처리로 증가하는 반면 PC 처리한 군에서 감소했다. 이러한 결과를 종합해보면 PC는 UVB 조사로 인한 산화적 손상과 피부노화와 관련된 인자를 감소시켜 노화를 예방할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.157-163
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• 2011

현재의 방사선 치료의학은 고도로 발전하여 다양한 기술의 방사선 치료기술(IMRT, SRS, 3D-RT, 등)이 행하여지고 있다. 자궁경부암의 방사선 치료나 직장암의 방사선 치료에서는 아직까지 보편화된 치료법인 3문 조사법이나 4문조사법을 실시하고 있다. 2차원 치료 시 치료부위 피부에 방사선에 의한 화상이 생기게 된다. 이러한 피부 부작용은 방사선 치료의 대표적인 부작용이라 할 수 있다. 지금까지는 피부선량 측정에 있어서 1회 측정으로 총 치료기간을 환산하여 피부선량을 기술하였다. 본 연구에서는 환자의 매회 치료 시 마다 피부선량을 측정하였다. 피부선량 측정에는 누적선량 측정에 적합한 유리선량계를 사용하였다. 피부선량 측정 후 치료계획 장치에서 측정한 피부선량과 비교 분석하였다. 치료기간 동안 매번 측정한 피부선량과 치료 계획 장치에서 계산한 선량을 서로 유의성 분석을 실시한 결과 유의하다는 결과를 없었다. 환자치료 시 움직임에 의한 오차가 있음에도 치료 계획 장치의 계산 선량과 비교하여도 오차범위에 합당하였다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.469-472
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• 2010

Purpose: Aplasia Cutis Congenita (ACC) is a rare disease characterized by the focal defect of the skin at birth, frequently involving scalp, but it may affect any region of the body. There are no etiology known but some conditions such as intrauterine vascular ischemia, amniotic adherences and viral infections are associated. The ideal treatment for the ACC is not known. Superficial and relatively small sized defects (< $3{\times}5\;cm$) may heal spontaneously and large defects related with risks of infection and bleeding may require aggressive surgical treatment. Hyalomatrix$^{(R)}$ is a bilayer of an esterified hyaluronan scaffold beneath a silicone membrane. It has been used as a temporary dermal substitute to cover deep thickness skin defect and has physiological functions derive from the structural role in extracellular matrix and interaction with cell surface receptor. This material has been used for the wound bed pre-treatment for skin graft to follow and especially in uncooperative patient, like a newborn, this could be a efficient and aseptic way of promoting granulation without daily irritative wound care. For this reason, using Hyalomatrix$^{(R)}$ for the treatment of ACC was preferred in this paper. Methods: We report a case of a newborn with ACC of the vertex scalp and non-ossified partial skull defect. The large sized skin and skull defect ($6{\times}6\;cm$) was found with intact dura mater. No other complications such as bleeding or abnormal neurologic sign were accompanied. Escharectomy was performed and Hyalomatrix$^{(R)}$ was applied for the protection and the induction of acute wound healing for 3 months before the split-thickness skin graft. During the 3 months period, the dressing was renewed in aseptic technique for every 3 weeks. The skin graft was achieved on the healthy granulation bed. Results: The operative procedure was uneventful without necessity of blood transfusion. Postoperative physical examination revealed no additional abnormalities. Regular wound management was performed in out-patient clinic and the grafted skin was taken completely. No other problems developed during follow-up. Conclusion: Hyalomatrix$^{(R)}$ provides protective and favorable environment for wound healing. The combination of the use of Hyalomatrix$^{(R)}$ and the skin graft will be a good alternative for the ACC patients with relatively large defect on vertex.

• 한국자기학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.99-104
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• 2016

항암요법과 방사선치료를 병행하여 두경부암을 치료하는 환자의 경우 항암요법과 방사선치료를 거듭할수록 구토, 메스꺼움, 식욕부진 등의 이유로 환자의 체중 감소가 생기게 된다. 체중 감소는 목의 두께 변화로 나타날 수 있으며 이로 인해 치료하고자 하는 t 타겟과 주위 정상조직의 선량 전달에도 영향을 미치며 방사선이 전달되는 방향에 위치한 피부선량의 변화가 나타날 것으로 사료된다. 특히 비인두암 환자의 경우 비인두 구조가 다른 장기보다 복잡한 구조를 지니고 있고 치료방법인 토모테라피는 수 mm 차이로 급격한 선량 변화가 발생하므로 이러한 체중 감소의 변화에 주의 깊은 관찰이 필요하다. 현재 토모테라피의 경우 매 회 치료 전 정확한 자세 재현을 위한 영상 검증을 통해 이러한 움직임을 확인하고 그 값을 보정하여 치료를 수행한다. 그러나 환자의 체중 감소로 인하여 피부선량에 전달되는 선량 변화의 검증은 되지 않고 있다. 환자의 피부선량이 증가함으로써 나타나는 부작용은 환자의 삶의 질에 영향을 미칠 뿐 만 아니라 2차 암 발생률을 높일 수 있다. 이에 환자의 체중 감소로 인하여 나타나는 환자의 목 두께를 휴먼 팬톰에 볼루스를 올리고 두께를 조절해가며 변화시켜 필름을 이용하여 피부선량의 변화가 어떻게 나타나는지 분석해보고자 한다.

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2002년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.2
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• pp.324.1-324.1
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• 2002

Human 5-reductase type II(5AR2) is an important target for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. In this study we describe the establishment of cell line which stably expressed 3X FLAG tagged human 5AR2. We used this cell line as a cell based assay tool and source for 5AR2 enzyme. First a plasmid (3XFLAGpCMVl0-5AR2) for the expression of 5AR2 was constructed by the use of the vector 3XFLAGpCMV10 and transfected into the HEK 293. By selection with G418 sulfate. ten HEK 293 single cell clones were obtained of which three stably exhibited high 5AR2 activity. (omitted)

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2016

Objectives : Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso. Typically, it presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin. It may be aggravated by illness, psychological stress, fatigue, sleep deprivation, change of season. The purpose of this study was to report the clinical effects of herbal medicine on Seborrheic dermatitisMethods : We employed oriental medical treatments; herbal-medication (Bangpungtongsungsangamibang), acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping therapy. At the same time, the patient sweated out the skin poison. We treated him two times a week with oriental therapy method. He took medicine three times a day after a meal. During taking medicine, we let him avoid fatty food, flour based food, and alcohol. We took a picture the patient's body parts and compared the symptom with previous symptom. With the picture, we evaluated the patient's condition.Results : After taking treatment - 77 times' acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping therapy during 9 months and taking herbal-medicine, the skin condition of the patient was much improved. At first, he was troubled with itching and hot feeling at reddish area, time after time the itching and hot feeling was weakened. The reddish area was changed to scaly and flaky skin and changed to normal state.Conclusions : Herbal medicine (Bangpungtongsungsangamibang) with oriental medical treatments was an effective in the treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis and it helped to improve regenerating the skin in the body.