• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.155-164
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• 2002

목적 : Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE)는 혈액순환개선효과가 있어 기존의 방사선민감제와 달리 혈류저항이 높은 악성종양에서 저산소세포 분획을 줄일 수 있으나 아직까지는 실제 임상에서 사용되는 저선량 분할 방사선조사시에도 GBE가 방사선조사 효과의 증대를 나타내는지 밝혀지지 않았다. 이에 본 연구에서는 저선량 분할 방사선조사시 GBE가 방사선조사효과증대를 나타내는지, 또한 정상조직과 악성종양의 혈류량 분포에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 통상적인 범위의 저산소세포 분획을 가진 C3H 마우스의 섬유육종(FSall)을 마우스 우측하지에 이식한 후 종양직경이 7 mm에 도달하였을 때 마우스 체중 kg당 100 mg의 GBE를 방사선조사 25시간 전과 매회 1시간 전에 복강내 투여 후 방사선을 조사하였다. 3 Gy 내지 12 Gy의 방사선을 일회 조사시 GBE투여군과 방사선단독조사군의 종양성장지연기간을 비교하여 GBE에 의한 방사선효과 증강율을 구하였다. 3 Gy씩 10회의 분할 방사선조사시 방사선 단독조사군의 방사선량-종양성장지연기간(tumor growth delay, TGD)의 관계식을 구하여 두 실험군의 선형회귀직선 기울기의 비율, 즉 GBE에 의한 방사선효과 증강율을 구하였다. 같은 종양을 이용하여 레이저 도플러 혈류측정기로 정상근육과 종양의 혈류량을 측정함으로써 저혈류 분포의 차이가 존재하는지 확인하였고, GBE 투여에 의한 혈류량분포의 변화 여부를 관찰하였다. 결과 : 3 Gy 내지 12 Gy의 방사선을 일회 조사시 GBE투여군의 종양성장지연기간이 방사선단독조사군에 비하여 의미있게 증가되었으며(p<0.05), GBE에 의한 방사선효과 증강율은 3일 종양성장지연 기준으로 1.16이었다. 3 Gy씩 10회의 분할 방사선조사시 방사선 단독조사군의 방사선량-종양성장지연기간(tumor growth delay, TGD)의 관계는 TGD $(days)=0.26{\times}D$ (Gy)+0.13, GBE 병용군의 경우 TGD $(days)=0.30{\times}D$ (Gy)+0.13이었고 두 실험군의 직선 기울기의 비율, 즉 GBE에 의한 방사선효과 증강율은 1.19 ($95\%$ 신뢰구간: $1.13\~1.27$)로 나타났다. 같은 종양을 이용하여 레이저 도플러 혈류측정기로 혈류량을 측정한 결과, 혈류량의 분포는 모두 Poisson 분포와 비슷한 양상을 보였다. 정상근육의 혈류량은 평균 10.15 mL/100 g/min, 종양의 혈류량은 평균 7.78 mL/100 g/min으로 종양의 평균 혈류량이 근육에 비하여 낮게 나타났고(p=0.001), 2 mL/100 g/min 이하의 저혈류 분포는 정상근육에 비하여 종양에서 높게 나타났다($0.5\%$ 대 $5.2\%$, p=0.005). 정상근육에서는 GBE 투여에 의하여 혈류량 분포에 큰 변화가 없었던 반면, 종양에서는 2 mL/100 g/min 이하의 저혈류량 분포가 감소하였고, 평균 혈류량은 $23.5\%$ 증가되었다(p=0.0004). 결론 : GBE는 방사선 일회 조사시 뿐만 아니라 분할조사시에도 방사선치료의 효과를 유의하게 증가시켰다. 또한 정상근육에 비하여 종양의 혈류량을 선택적으로 증가시킴이 확인되었다.

• 대한한의학원전학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.71-85
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• 2009

For having good therapeutic value, putting the ideal of diagnosis and treatment based on overall analysis of symptoms and signs[辨證施治] into practice is very important, so the Eastern Medicine's peculiar diagnosis without interference by the western medical diagnosis is very important. The peculiar method of Eastern Medicine's diagnosis is four methods of diagnosis(四診法), a joint term for inspection, auscultation and olfaction, interrogation, pulse feeling and palpation. In the process of interrogation[問診], from analyzing the perspiration phase, doctor can get various physical information. Especially perspiration from particular region can be a clue for founding focus or cause of disease. This thesis divide the phase of perspiration into eight bodily region, perspiration from all body, head, face, back, chest and armpit, stomach, pubic region and lower part, hands and feet, and inquire the possible causes and principles of these perspirations. In conclusion, the regional perspiration can be a clue point out the origin of fever and condition of Gi(氣) flow. Perspiration from head, back, chest and armpit, hands and feet means that certain fever cannot extend to the outside of body, and at the same time, means the Gi(氣) flow of outside is being intercepted. So the perspirations from that region become an object of medical treatment.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.76-79
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• 1999

The most significant factor in pathogenesis of vascular headaches like migraine and cluster headache is dynamic changes of diameters of the cerebral arteries. TCD is a valuable noninvasive tool to assess the cerebral hemodynamic status by measuring the flow velocities of the intracranial cerebral arteries around the circle of Willis. TCD can evaluate flow velocities and vasoreactivity of the patients with a vascular headache during the ictal phase as well as during intericatal phase. Distribution of the changes recorded differ between types of headaches and also between the major ictal symptoms. The changes suggest the presence of prolonged vasospasm interictally and more marked relaxation of the cerebral arteries. TCD can be used to monitor the long-term clinical course of patients with vascular headache by correlation the symptomatic improvement and TCD data before and after long-term pharmacological prophylactic treatments. During the ictal phases large intervention. The results may be used in selecting and evaluating the agents for abortive therapy for acute attacks. In conclusion TCD can quantitatively evaluate vascular headaches when making diagnosis and classification and can provide guidelines to choose more individualized therapeutic options for both acute and long-term treatment.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.19-34
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• 2015

Objectives: This study was performed to investigate the anti-tumor effect of O. japonicus extracts on intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma cell line SNU-1079. Methods: Cholangiocarcinoma SNU-1079 cells were treated with various concentrations of O. japonicus DW and EtOH extracts ($0-300{\mu}g/ml$) for 24, 48 or 72 h. Cell viability was evaluated through a PMS/MTS assay, and the apoptosis rate was examined through ELISA assay and flow cytometry analysis. The mRNA expression of apoptosis- and cell cycle progression-related genes (Bcl-2, Mcl-1, Bax, Survivin, Cyclin D1, and p21) was evaluated using real-time PCR, and the caspase activity was examined using immunoblot analysis. Results: O. japonicus extracts inhibited cell proliferation and increased apoptosis rate in both ELISA assay and flow cytometry analysis. O. japonicus extracts decreased Bcl-2, Mcl-1, Survivin, and Cyclin D1 mRNA expression and increased Bax mRNA level. O. japonicus extracts also increased Caspase-3 activation. Overall, O. japonicus DW extracts were more effective than EtOH extracts. Conclusions: O. japonicus inhibited cell proliferation and induced apoptosis in SNU-1079 cells via mitochondria -mediated intrinsic pathway, which leads to Caspase-3 activation. The results indicate that O. japonicus is a potential therapeutic herb with anti-tumor effect against intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제55권9호
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• pp.640-656
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• 2017

Xerostomia is usually caused by a reduced salivary flow or by changes in the biochemical composition of saliva. Halitosis or oral malodor is an offensive odor usually originating from the oral cavity. Halitosis can lead to anxiety and psychosocial embarrassment. The occurrence of halitosis closely related with intraoral conditions including the presence of xerostomia. Especially, the relationship between xerostomia and halitosis is prominent in elderly patients receiving polypharmacy with at least two systemic diseases. This study is a review of the update literature of xerostomia and halitosis. A large number of papers have been searched and identified using the words , , , , , , and . Papers not relevant to the issue were removed reducing the entries to 79 only. Most of identified papers were systematic reviews, non-systematic reviews, and observational studies. With a proper diagnosis, identification of the etiology and timely referrals certain steps are taken to create a successful individualized therapeutic approach. It is significant to highlight the necessity of an interdisciplinary method for the treatment of xerostomia and halitosis to prevent misdiagnosis or unnecessary treatment. This article concisely focuses on the development of a systemic flow of events to come to the proper treatment of the xerostomia and halitosis.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.1013-1018
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• 2003

Cheonghunhwadam-tang(CHT) have been used in oriental medicine for many centuries as a therapeutic agent of vertigo by wind, fire and phlegm. CTG was CHT adding Aurantii FructusㆍGastrodae Rhizoma. CTG was significantly increased regional cerebral blood f1ow(rCBF) in a dose-dependent, and CTG was decreased mean arterial blood pressure(MABP) compared with normal MABP(100%) in a low dosage, but was increased MABP in a dose-dependent, was aliked with normal MABP in a high-dosage. Therefore, purpose of this Study was to investigate experimental mechanism of CHTAG on the cerebral hemodynamics(rCBF, MABP) in rats. The changes of rCBF and MABP were determinated by Laser-Doppler Flowmetry(LDF). The results were as follows ; Pretreatment with indomethacin(3㎎/㎏, i.v.) was significantly inhibited CTG induced increase of rCBF and pretreated with propranolol(3㎎/㎏, i.v.) was inhibited CTG induced increase of rCBF, but pretreatment with methylene blue(10㎍/㎏, i.v) was increased CTG induced increase of rCBF. Pretreatment with indomethacin was decreased CTG induced increase of MABP, but pretreatment with propranolol and methylene blue were increased CTG induced increase of MABP. This results suggest that the mechanism of CTG is mediated by cyclooxygenase.

• Journal of Breast Disease
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.39-45
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• 2018

Purpose: Dieckol, a phlorotannin compound isolated from Ecklonia cava, has been reported to have antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. The purpose of this study was to investigate its anticancer effects on human breast cancer cell lines. Methods: In this study, the viability of two human breast cancer cell lines SK-BR-3 and MCF-7 was investigated after dieckol treatment using a WST-1 assay. Apoptosis and cell cycle distribution were assayed via Annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate and propidium iodide staining followed by flow cytometric analysis. Immunoblotting analysis was also performed using Bax/Bcl-2 to determine whether the dieckol-induced apoptosis was mediated by the intrinsic apoptotic pathway. Results: In a dose dependent manner, dieckol reduced the number of viable cells and increased the number of apoptotic cells. The effect of dieckol on the cell cycle distribution was analyzed using flow cytometry. Dieckol treatment significantly increased the percentage of MCF-7 and SK-BR-3 in the G2/M phase. Immunoblot analysis revealed that 24 hours of dieckol exposure increased the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. Conclusion: Dieckol induced cytotoxicity in MCF-7 and SK-BR-3 human breast cancer cells inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Therefore, it is suggested that dieckol may be a potential therapeutic agent for breast cancer.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제62권3호
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• pp.265-273
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• 2019

This study aimed to evaluate the anti-atherosclerotic and anti-hypertensive effects of six different plant extracts using a N(G)-nitro-L-arginine-methyl ester (L-NAME)-induced rat model of hypertension. All extracts were administered orally for six weeks. At the end of the study period blood pressure, blood flow, aortic histopathology, and hepatic endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) expression were measured. Subsequently, we also measured the levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species, nitric oxide (NO), and anti-inflammatory cytokines in vitro. Based on these screening results, we selected extracts of Cinnamomum cassia (C. cassia) and Salvia miltiorrhiza (S. miltiorrhiza) for further evaluation. C. cassia and S. miltiorrhiza extracts ameliorated hypertension and atherosclerosis in L-NAME-treated rats in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, a mixture of C. cassia and S. miltiorrhiza had an additive effect to reduce blood pressure, increase blood flow, and normalize aortic tissue. This mixture demonstrated anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities in vitro. In conclusion, although further analysis of the therapeutic mechanism is required, the anti-hypertensive and anti-atherosclerotic effects of this mixture are likely mediated by increased eNOS expression, and its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.121-129
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• 2006

BACKGROUND : Socheongryong-Tang(小靑龍湯, SCRT), a herbal medicine, has been widely used for the control of respiratory disease in Eastern countries. Recent years SCRT was known as anti-allergic agent. However, its therapeutic mechanisms, especially an inhibitory effect on inflammatory cell infiltration and airway remodeling in allergic asthma are unclear. METHODS : We investigated the effects of SCRT on levels of IL-4, and IFN-g using flow cytometric analysis and infiltration of inflammatory cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) using cytospin methods in allergen-induced asthma. RESULTS : SCRT decreased levels of IL-4, a Th2-driven cytokine. But INF-g, a Th1-driven cytokine, was not changed. With SCRT treatment, infiltration of inflammatory cells showed reduced tendency. CONCLUSION : In conclusion, we demonstrated that regulation of Th1/Th2 imbalance may be one of mechanism contributed to reduction of inflammatory cell infiltration.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.2935-2941
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• 2012

Biological response modifiers (BRMs) can alter interactions between the immune system and cancer cells to boost, direct, or restore the body's ability to fight disease. Mice with ethylnitrosourea- (ENU) induced leukemia were here used to monitor the therapeutic efficacy of lipopolysaccaride (LPS), Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) and sheep erythrocytes (SRBC). Flow cytometry based CD34+ positivity analysis, clonogenicity, proliferation and ultrastructure studies using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of stem cells in ENU induced animals with and without BRMs treatment were performed. BRMs improved the stem-stromal relationship structurally and functionally and might have potential for use as an adjunct in human stem cell therapy.