• 한국자기학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.18-22
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• 2017

저 강도 자기장을 이용하여 기존의 6 MV 광자선에 대한 선량 상승보다 향상된 선량 변조 방법을 제안하고 이를 실험적으로 선량 효과를 확인하고자 하였다. 0.5 T (Tesla) 강도를 지니는 두 개의 네오디뮴 영구 자석을 광자선에 수직 방향으로 자기장을 인가하였다. 자석과 자석 간의 거리(MMD)와 자석과 물 표면 간의 거리(MSD)에 따라 자기장을 인가한 경우와 인가하지 않은 경우에서의 선량 상승 영역의 선량 변화를 측정하였다. 자석과 자석 간의 거리가 6 cm이고 자석과 물 표면 간의 거리가 2.5 cm 조건에서 기존 6 MV 광자선의 선량 상승 곡선과 비교하여 $D_{0mm}$, $D_{2mm}$, $D_{5mm}$, $D_{10mm}$ 가 각각 6.8 %, 14.6 %, 6.9 %, 2.1 %의 향상된 선량 효과를 보였다. 본 연구를 통해 피부와 매우 인접한 곳에 위치해 있는 표적 체적을 방사선 치료할 경우, 인체 외부에 바로 자기장을 인가하면서 기존 광자선보다 향상된 선량 상승을 기대할 수 있어 임상 적용 가능성이 높을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.393-400
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• 2020

혈관 조영술과 중재적 시술은 진단을 위한 일반적인 방사선 검사와 다르게 낮은 관전류를 사용함에도 불구하고 장시간의 방사선 피폭으로 인해 환자나 시술자의 방사선 노출에 의한 위험도가 높다. 이에 본 연구의 목적은 선량저감섬유 (Dose Reduction Fiber, DRF) 차폐포를 사용하여 환자와 시술자의 피폭 선량을 증가 시키는 원인 중 하나인 산란방사선의 차폐를 통한 피폭 선량 감소 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 선량저감섬유(DRF) 차폐포의 산란 방사선에 대한 차폐 효과를 알아보기 위해 방사선이 조사되는 조사야 밖 10 cm거리와 방사선의 인체 팬텀 투과 후 시술 부위 10cm 거리의 산란선량을 선량저감섬유(DRF) 차폐포 사용 전후로 유리 선량계를 이용하여 측정하였고, 조사야부에서 환자에게 조사된 방사선 중 불필요한 산란선량이 15~31%, 팬텀을 투과 후 시술부위에서는 발생한 산란선량이 53~70% 저감하는 효과를 확인 하였다. 선량 저감섬유(DRF)차폐포를 중재적 시술 시 비 시술 부위의 산란선 차폐제로 이용하면 의료 검사에는 영향을 주지 않으면서 산란선량을 줄여 환자와 시술자의 피폭 선량을 저감할 수 있다는 결과를 얻게 되었고, 이는 향후 혈관 조영술과 중재적 시술 시 선량저감섬유(DRF) 차폐포를 활용하여 환자와 시술자의 피폭선량경감을 통한 방사선 노출 위험의 경감을 기대할 수 있을 것으로 보인다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.26-33
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• 2016

Purpose: To compare the dose distribution between carotid sparing intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and opposed lateral field technique (LAFT), and to determine the effects of carotid sparing IMRT in early glottic cancer patients who have risk factors for atherosclerosis. Materials and Methods: Ten early glottic cancer patients were treated with carotid sparing IMRT. For each patient, the conventional LAFT plan was developed for comparison. IMRT and LAFT plans were compared in terms of planning target volume (PTV) coverage, conformity index, homogeneity index, and the doses to planning organ at risk volume (PRV) for carotid arteries, spinal cord and pharyngeal constrictor muscle. Results: Recurrence was not observed in any patients during the follow-up period. $V_{95%}$ for PTV showed no significant difference between IMRT and LAFT plans, while $V_{100%}$ was significantly higher in the IMRT plan (95.5% vs. 94.6%, p = 0.005). The homogeneity index (11.6%) and conformity index (1.4) in the IMRT plan were significantly better than those in the LAFT plans (8.5% and 5.1, respectively) (p = 0.005). The median $V_{5Gy}$ (90.0%), $V_{25Gy}$ (13.5%), and $V_{50Gy}$ (0%) for carotid artery PRV in the IMRT plan were significantly lower than those in the LAFT plan (99.1%, 89.0%, and 77.3%, respectively) (p = 0.005). Conclusion: Our study suggests that carotid sparing IMRT can significantly decrease the dose to carotid arteries compared to LAFT, and it would be considered for early glottic cancer patient with high risk of atherosclerosis.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.723-730
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• 2021

방사선 치료 시 주로 쓰이는 Arc 치료기법과 Tomotherapy 치료법의 선량적인 측면에서 상호 비교하고자 한다. 대상자는 폐암의 환자를 대상으로 하여 치료계획용적에 60.0 Gy를 처방선량을 기준으로 설정하였다. PTVmean는 Arc의 경우 61.04 Gy, Tomotherapy가 58.50 Gy, 이었다. 전체 폐용적(total lung)은 각각 3.0 Gy, 4.24 Gy, 심장(heart)은 0.13, 0.34, 기도(trachea)는 1.35, 2.58, 식도(Esophagus)는 0.41, 0.86, 척수는 3.65, 4.68의 평균선량을 보였다. DHV 곡선상 치료효과의 적합성은 모두 적합해 보였으며 둘 중에는 Tomotherpy의 치료법이 정상조직 방호적인 측면에서 우세한 것으로 나타났다. 제한적인 공간에서 오랜시간 치료를 받아야 하는 점을 극복한다면 tomotherapy치료가 우세하지만 그렇지 않은 경우 Arc 치료로 진행해도 무방할 것으로 사료된다. 본 연구는 치료계획 영상으로 분석한 것으로 실제 치료의 결과와 다르다는 제한점이 있다. 이러한 제한점을 극복하고자 더 많은 연구를 진행한다면 방사선 치료의 효과는 더욱 상승할 것으로 사료된다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제32권12호
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• pp.1942-1949
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• 2019

Objective: Leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin 2 (LECT2) is associated with several physiological processes including inflammation, tumorigenesis, and natural killer T cell generation. Chicken LECT2 (chLECT2) gene was originally identified as one of the differentially expressed genes in chicken kidney tissue, where the chickens were fed with different calcium doses. In this study, the molecular characteristics and gene expression of chLECT2 were analyzed under the stimulation of toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) ligand to understand the involvement of chLECT2 expression in chicken metabolic disorders. Methods: Amino acid sequence of LECT2 proteins from various species including fowl, fish, and mammal were retrieved from the Ensembl database and subjected to Insilco analyses. In addition, the time- and dose-dependent expression of chLECT2 was examined in DF-1 cells which were stimulated with polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid (poly [I:C]), a TLR3 ligand. Further, to explore the transcription factors required for the transcription of chLECT2, DF-1 cells were treated with poly (I:C) in the presence or absence of the nuclear factor ${\kappa}B$ ($NF{\kappa}B$) and activated protein 1 (AP-1) inhibitors. Results: The amino acid sequence prediction of chLECT2 protein revealed that along with duck LECT2 (duLECT2), it has unique signal peptide different from other vertebrate orthologs, and only chLECT2 and duLECT2 have an additional 157 and 161 amino acids on their carboxyl terminus, respectively. Phylogenetic analysis suggested that chLECT2 is evolved from a common ancestor along with the actinopterygii hence, more closely related than to the mammals. Our quantitative polymerase chain reaction results showed that, the expression of chLECT2 was up-regulated significantly in DF-1 cells under the stimulation of poly (I:C) (p<0.05). However, in the presence of $NF{\kappa}B$ or AP-1 inhibitors, the expression of chLECT2 is suppressed suggesting that both $NF{\kappa}B$ and AP-1 transcription factors are required for the induction of chLECT2 expression. Conclusion: The present results suggest that chLECT2 gene might be a target gene of TLR3 signaling. For the future, the expression pattern or molecular mechanism of chLECT2 under stimulation of other innate immune receptors shall be studied. The protein function of chLECT2 will be more clearly understood if further investigation about the mechanism of LECT2 in TLR pathways is conducted.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.9-13
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• 2022

Bullets flying with a light from the back are called "tracers". Tracers are ignited by the combustion gas of the propellant and emit bright light that allows the shooter to visually trace the flight path. Therefore, tracers mark the firing point for allies to assist shooters to hit target quickly and accurately. Conventional tracers are constructed with a mixture of an oxidizing agent, raw metal, and organic fuel. Upon ignition, the inside of the gun can be easily contaminated by the by-products, which can lead to firearm failure during long-term shooting. Moreover, there is a fire risk such as forest fires due to residual flames at impact site. Therefore, it is necessary to develop non-combustion type luminous material; however, this material must still use the heat generated from the propellant, so-called "thermoluminescence (TL)". This study aims to compare the TL emission of Dy³⁺, La³⁺ and Ho³⁺ doped MgB₄O₇ phosphors prepared by solid state reaction. The crystal structures of samples were determined by X-ray diffraction and matched with the standard pattern of MgB₄O₇. Luminescence of various doses (200 ~ 15,000 Gy) of gamma irradiated Dy³⁺, La³⁺ and Ho³⁺ (at different concentrations of 5, 10, 15 and 20 %) doped MgB₄O₇ were recorded using a luminance/color meter. The intensity of TL yellowish (CIE x = 0.401 ~ 0.486, y = 0.410 ~ 0.488) emission became stronger as the temperature increased and the total gamma-ray dose increased.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.119-127
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• 2013

Objectives : ${\beta}$-Asarone (BAS) is an active ingredient in Acori Rhizoma. This study investigated anti-neuroinflammatory and memory ameliorating effects of BAS in systemic lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated C57BL/6 mice. Methods : BAS was administered orally at doses of 7.5, 15, and 30 mg/kg for 3 days prior to LPS (3 mg/kg, intraperitoneal) injection. Pro-inflammatory cytokine mRNA, including tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-ㅍ), interleukin (IL)-$1{\beta}$ and IL-6, was measured in hippocampus tissue using real-time polymerase chain reaction at 4 h after the LPS injection. An ameliorating effect of 30 mg/kg BAS on learning and memory impairment in the LPS-treated mice was verified using the Morris water maze test. Results : BAS significantly attenuated up-regulation of TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-$1{\beta}$, and IL-6 mRNA in hippocampus tissue of the LPS-treated mice. In acquisition training test, BAS improved learning performance of the LPS-treated mice with a significant decrease of escape latency to the platform. In memory retention test, BAS also ameliorated memory impairment of the LPS-treated mice with a significant increase of swimming time in zones neighboring to the platform, number of target heading, and memory score. Conclusion : The results suggest that inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines and neuroinflammation in the hippocampus by BAS could be one of the mechanisms for BAS-mediated ameliorating effect on learning and memory impairment in LPS-treated mice.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.131-137
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• 2012

Objectives : Cyclooxygenase (COX) plays a central role in the inflammatory cascade by converting arachidonic acid into prostaglandin. COX-2 is typically induced by inflammatory stimuli in the majority of tissues, it is responsible for propagating the inflammatory response and thus, considered as the best target for anti-inflammatory drugs. The present study investigated the modulatory effect of ginsenoside Rg3, a principle active ingredient in Panax ginseng, on COX-2 expression in the brain tissue induced by systemic lipopolysaccharide (LPS) treatment in C57BL/6 mice. Methods : Because systemic LPS treatment induces COX-2 expression immediately in the brain, ginsenoside Rg3 was treated orally with doses of 10, 20, and 30 mg/kg at 1 hour before the LPS (3 mg/kg, i.p.) injection. At 4 hours after the LPS injection, COX-2 mRNA was measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction method, COX-2 protein levels were measured by Western blotting. In addition, COX-2 expressions in brain tissue were observed with immunohistochemistry and double immunofluoresence labeling. Results : Ginsenoside Rg3 (20 and 30 mg/kg) significantly attenuates up-regulation of COX-2 mRNA and protein expression in brain tissue at 4 hours after the LPS injection. Moreover, ginsenoside Rg3 (20 mg/kg) significantly reduced the number of COX-2 positive neurons in the cerebral cortex and amygdala. Conclusion : These results indicate that ginsenoside Rg3 plays a modulatory role in neuroinflammation through the inhibition of COX-2 expression in the brain and suggest that ginsenoside Rg3 and ginseng may be effective on neurodegenerative diseases caused by neuroinflammation.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.371-385
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• 2023

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Soy isoflavone (SIF) and soy lecithin (SL) have beneficial effects on many chronic diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases. Regretfully, there is little evidence to show the combined effects of these soy extractives on the impairment of cognition and abnormal cerebral blood flow (CBF). This study examined the optimal combination dose of SIF + SL to provide evidence for improving CBF and protecting cerebrovascular endothelial cells. MATERIALS/METHODS: In vivo study, SIF50 + SL40, SIF50 + SL80 and SIF50 + SL160 groups were obtained. Morris water maze, laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI), and hematoxylin-eosin staining were used to detect learning and memory impairment, CBF, and damage to the cerebrovascular tissue in rat. The 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) and the oxidized glutathione (GSSG) were detected. The anti-oxidative damage index of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH) in the serum of an animal model was also tested. In vitro study, an immortalized mouse brain endothelial cell line (bEND.3 cells) was used to confirm the cerebrovascular endothelial cell protection of SIF + SL. In this study, 50 µM of Gen were used, while the 25, 50, or 100 µM of SL for different incubation times were selected first. The intracellular levels of 8-OHdG, SOD, GSH, and GSSG were also detected in the cells. RESULTS: In vivo study, SIF + SL could increase the target crossing times significantly and shorten the total swimming distance of rats. The CBF in the rats of the SIF50 + SL40 group and SIF50 + SL160 group was enhanced. Pathological changes, such as attenuation of the endothelium in cerebral vessels were much less in the SIF50 + SL40 group and SIF50 + SL160 group. The 8-OHdG was reduced in the SIF50 + SL40 group. The GSSG showed a significant decrease in all SIF + SL pretreatment groups, but the GSH showed an opposite result. SOD was upregulated by SIF + SL pretreatment. Different combinations of Genistein (Gen)+SL, the secondary proof of health benefits found in vivo study, showed they have effective anti-oxidation and less side reaction on protecting cerebrovascular endothelial cell. SIF50 + SL40 in rats experiment and Gen50 + SL25 in cell test were the optimum joint doses on alleviating cognitive impairment and regulating CBF through protecting cerebrovascular tissue by its antioxidant activity. CONCLUSIONS: SIF+SL could significantly prevent cognitive defect induced by β-Amyloid through regulating CBF. This kind of effect might be attributed to its antioxidant activity on protecting cerebral vessels.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.115-120
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• 2011

목 적: 조기 성문암 환자에서 방사선치료의 만기 합병증인 뇌졸증을 예방하기 위해 경동맥을 보호하는 치료계획을 세우고 타당성을 알아보고자 연구를 계획하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 1월부터 2010년 12월까지 원발성 조기 성문암으로 방사선치료를 받은 환자 중 전산화단층촬영모의 치료를 받은 환자 31명의 모의치료 영상을 대상으로 하였다. 기존의 평행대항조사영역(parallel-opposing field, POF)과 조사영역의 빔방향상에서 동측의 경동맥을 제외하기 위해 빔각도를 조절한 조사영역(modified oblique field, MOF)으로 가상모의치료계획을 세우고 계획용표적체적, 경동맥과 척수의 선량분포, 평균선량과 $V_{35}$, $V_{40}$, $V_{50}$ 등을 기존 치료와 비교 분석하였다. 결 과: 전체 31명 중 23명(74.2%)에서 25도, 8명(25.8%)에서 30도 전방으로 조절되었다. 두 군 사이에 선량에 따른 Planning target volume의 체적백분율은 차이를 보이지 않았다(p=0.801). 경동맥의 선량에 따른 누적 체적백분율은 의미 있는 차이를 보였고(p<0.001), 26 Gy 이후에 MOF군에서 감소하기 시작했다. 경동맥의 평균선량은 POF군에서 38.5 Gy, MOF군에서 26.3 Gy였고(p=0.012), $V_{35}$, $V_{40}$, $V_{50}$ 모두에서 의미 있는 차이를 보였다. 결 론: 이번 연구 결과로 조기 성문암 환자에서 빔각도를 전방으로 조절하여 경동맥의 조사선량을 감소시켰다. 이를 통해 경동맥 협착증을 예방하고 궁극적으로 뇌졸증을 줄일 수 있을 것으로 예상한다.