• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제11권sup1호
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• pp.117-126
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• 2008

Trace elements compose a very small portion of the body, however they have a variety of essential functions. Various diseases are caused by trace element deficiencies, and sometimes they can be fatal. Long-term TPN is a risk factor of trace element deficiency, and trace elements need to be checked regularly while receiving TPN. It is important to provide sufficient requirements of trace elements regarding the clinical features and the problems of trace element excess or deficiency. Moreover extensive studies to establish the efficiency of examining human hair and nails, recent method to determine the trace elements, are required.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.122-129
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• 2008

목 적: 만성 설사, 흡수 장애 등의 소화기 질환에서 경구 영양 공급이 불충분할 경우 미량원소 결핍 발생의 빈도가 높으나, 이러한 환아에서 미량원소 결핍 증상에도 불구하고 혈액 검사 결과 정상으로 나타나기도 한다. 따라서 미량원소 결핍 고위험군 환아에서 결핍된 미량원소를 확인하고, 적절한 공급 및 추적 관찰 지표로서 모발 검사의 유용성을 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법: 서울대학교 어린이병원에 내원하여 만성 소화기 질환으로 경구 영양 장애 또는 성장 발육 부전을 보였던 13명을 대상으로 모발과 혈액의 미량원소 검사를 시행하여, 결핍 소견을 보인 모발과 혈액의 미량원소에 대해 장기 정맥영양군과 경구영양군, 그리고 증상군과 무증상군으로 나누어 비교, 분석하였다. 결 과: 전체 13명 중 11명에서 모발 또는 혈액 검사에서 미량원소 결핍이 있었으며, 결핍된 미량원소는 아연, 셀레늄, 구리였다. 모발 내 아연 결핍은 8명(62%), 모발 내 셀레늄 결핍은 6명(46%)이었고, 혈액 내 아연농도가 정상인 환자의 67% (8/12명), 혈액 내 셀레늄 농도가 정상 환자의 57% (4/7명)에서 각각 모발 내 아연, 모발 내 셀레늄 결핍을 보였다. 모발 내 아연 농도는 장기 정맥영양군에서 경구영양군에 비해 유의하게 낮았으며(p=0.015) 결핍 발생 빈도 또한 유의하게 높았다(Fisher's exact test, p=0.032). 모발 내 셀레늄 농도는 증상군에서 무증상군에 비해 유의하게 낮았다(p=0.034). 결 론: 만성 소화기 질환으로 경구 영양 장애 또는 성장 발육 부전이 있을 경우 증상 여부에 상관없이 혈액검사와 함께 모발 미네랄 검사로 결핍 여부를 평가하는 것이 필요할 것으로 보인다.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.25-56
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• 2000

Trace element are involved in enzymatic activities, immunological reactions. physiological mechanisms. Deficiency in some trace elements, such as iron and iodine. is still an important health problem, The role of trace elements deficiency is suspected in various clinical situations and is now confirmed by well designed supplementation studies. However, the importance of trace elements as chinese herbal constituents is not sufficiently appreciated by the oriental medical profession, although in recent years a significant increase of new finding on their essential character in chinese herbal medicine occurred. It is well known that herbal medicine contains a variety of trace elements which would show therapeutic effects with active components in herbal medicine . In china, recent work showed some positive correlation between trace element and traditional chinese medicine (TCM) in terms of therapeutic effects even if their role in therapeutic effects is still obscure. In korea, not much attention has been on the therapeutic importance of trace element contained in herbal medicine Here, the therapeutic effects of trace element in TCM were reviewed and summarized. 1. Iron, copper, zinc and manganese are mainly contained in TCM. In addtion, chromium, magnesium, molybdenum, nickel, alminium, cobalt, arsenic and selenium has been studied for their therapeutic effects 2. Zinc, is decreased in patients who have deficiency of kindney(腎虛) and chronic disease. Fe is decreased in patients who have deficiency of blood(血虛). However copper is increased in patients who have chronic disease and hepatic disease.3 Iron concentration is high in herbs used for tonifying and nourishing yin or blood(補陰補血藥) Zinc concentration is high also in herb used for tonifying kidiney and vital essence(補腎補精藥). In addition. copper concentration Is high in herb used for replenishing qi(補氣藥) 4 In herbal drugs, the therapeutic substances in TCM are not only organic but also inorganic. It seems that trace elements would be one of components in herb for its therapeutic effects. This indicates that therapeutic effects of TCM should be extended not only to herb itself, bur also to trace elements contained in herb.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제51권5호
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• pp.379-385
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• 2018

Purpose: Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace element for bone mineralization and osteoblast function. We examined the effects of Zn deficiency on osteoblast differentiation and mineralization in MC3T3-E1 cells. Methods: Osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells were cultured at concentration of 1 to $15{\mu}M$ $ZnCl_2$ (Zn- or Zn+) for 5, 15 and 25 days up to the calcification period. Extracellular matrix mineralization was detected by staining Ca and P deposits using Alizarin Red and von Kossa stain respectively, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity was detected by ALP staining and colorimetric method. Results: Extracellular matrix mineralization was decreased in Zn deficiency over 5, 15, and 25 days. Similarly, staining of ALP activity as the sign of an osteoblast differentiation, was also decreased by Zn deficiency over the same period. Interestingly, the gene expression of bone-related markers (ALP, PTHR; parathyroid hormone receptor, OPN; osteopontin, OC; osteocalcin and COLI; collagen type I), and bone-specific transcription factor Runx2 were downregulated by Zn deficiency for 5 or 15 days, however, this was restored at 25 days. Conclusion: Our data suggests that Zn deficiency inhibits osteoblast differentiation by retarding bone marker gene expression and also inhibits bone mineralization by decreasing Ca/P deposition as well as ALP activity.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 1992년도 제2회 학술발표회 논문개요집
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• pp.17-18
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• 1992

SIMS는 뛰어난 원소검찰감도의 깊이분해능을 가지고 있어서 깊이에 따른 미량불순물 분석에 필수적인 장비이지만, 시료와 불순물의 변화에 따라 이온화율과 깎이는 속도가 달라서 일어나는 matrix effect 때문에 표준시료없이 정량분석을 할 수 없는 문제점이 있다. 이런 SIMS의 단점을 보완하기 위한 방법으로 개발된 여러 가지 SNMS기술중 SIMS에 아무런 기계장치를 덧붙이지 않고도 정량화개선효과를 가져오는 CsX+ SNMS에 대한 연구를 진행하여, 지금까지 밝혀진 실리콘 산화막등에서의 주성분원소 조성비분석을 통해 SNMS기능을 확인하고 SIMS의 주 분석대상인 불순물농도분석에의 적용가능성을 실험해 보았다. 이를 위해 실리콘에 BF2 이온주입후 붕소분포분석시 강한 matrix effect를 나타내는 불소의 효과를 SNMS와 SIMS로 비교하였으며, 검출한계와 dynamic range도 조사하였다. 실험결과 CsX+ SNMS기술은 matrix effect 때문에 실제 분포와 다른 값으로 검출되는 불순물 시료 분석에 적용할 수 있음을 알았다.

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.115-120
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• 1992

SIMS는 뛰어난 원소검출감도와 깊이 분해능을 가지고 있어서 깊이에 따른 미량불 순물 분석에 필수적인 장비이지만, 시료와 불순물의 변화에 따라 이온화율과 깍이는 속도가 달라서 일어나는 matrix effect 때문에 표준 시료없이 정량분석을 할 수 없는 문제점이 있 다. 이런 SIMS의 단점을 보완하기 위한 방법으로 개발된 여러 가지 SNMS 기술 중 SIMS에 아무런 기계장치를 덧붙이지 않고도 정량화 개선효과를 가져오는 CsX+ SNMS에 대한 연구 를 진행하여, 지금까지 밝혀진 실리콘 산화막 등에서의 주성분원소 조성비분석을 통해 SNMS 기능을 확인하고 SIMS의 주 분석대상인 분순물 농도분석에의 적용가능성을 실험해 보았다. 이를 위해 실리콘에 BF2 이온 주입 후 붕소분포 분석시 강한 matrix effect를 나타 내는 불소의 효과를 SNMS와 SIMS로 비교하였으며, 검출한계와 dynamic range도 조사하였 다. 실험결과 CsX+ SNMS 기술은 matrix effect 때문에 실제분포와 다른 값으로 검출되는 불순물 시료분석에 적용할 수 있음을 알았다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.435-444
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• 2003

In 1957, Schwarz and Foltz discovered that selenium (Se) was an essential trace mineral and nutritionists then started extensive studies to figure out the metabolic function of this element which has been called as toxic mineral. The discovery that glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) contained Se demonstrated a biochemical role for Se as an essential trace element. The major physiological function of Se containing GSH-Px is thought to maintain low levels of $H_2O_2$ and other hydroperoxides in the cell to prevent tissues from peroxidation damages. It is known that the GSH-Px activity is increased when animals were fed high dietary levels of Se. Chemical properties of Se have much in common with sulfur (S) therefore Se would follow the sulfur pathways in its metabolism in animal body. Two sources of Se are available for supplementation of Se in animal feed. Inorganic Se can also exist in selenide (-2), elemental (0), selenite (+4) and selenate (+6) oxidation state with other minerals. When sulfur in S containing amino acids is replaced by Se, organic Se can be made and named "eleno"prior to the name of S containing amino acid, i.e. selenomethionine. Selenium deficiency affects humans as well as animals and dysfunctions such as exudative diathesis, retained placenta, mastitis, liver necrosis, Keshan disease, numerous diseases and cancer. From several centuries ago, Se toxicity was recognized in various animal species and much of the current toxic Se levels has been established largely based upon the controlled toxicity studies used inorganic Se. Toxic effects of Se in animal result in reduced feed intake, growth retardation, ataxia, diarrhea, alopecia and sloughing of hooves. However, several experiments demonstrated that Se deficiencies or toxicities were varied by dietary Se levels and sources. Recent studies demonstrated that the incidence of colorectal and prostate cancer was reduced by approximately 50% when humans consumed 200 ${\mu}g$ of Se daily.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.487-492
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• 2012

Trace element zinc deficiency or excess is implicated in the development or progression of some cancers. The exact role of zinc in the etiology of colon cancer is unclear. To cast light on this question, an experimental model of colon carcinogenesis was applied here. Six week old rats were given sub cutaneous injections of DMH (30 mg/kg body weight) twice a week for three months and sacrificed after 4 months (precancer model) and 6 months (cancer model). Plasma zinc levels showed a significant decrease (p<0.05) at 4 months and a greater significant decrease at 6 months (p<0.01) as compared with controls. In the large intestine there was a significant decrease in tissue zinc levels (p<0.005) and in CuZnSOD, and alkaline phosphatase activity (p<0.05) in the pre-cancerous model and a greater significant decrease in tissue zinc (p<0.0001), and in CuZnSOD and alkaline phosphatase activity (p<0.001), in the carcinoma model. The tissue zinc levels showed a significant decrease in the small intestine and stomach (p<0.005) and in liver (p<0.05) in the cancer model. 87% of the rats in the precancer group and 92% rats in the cancer group showed histological evidence of precancerous lesions and carcinomas respectively in the colon mucosa. This study suggests that the decrease in plasma zinc, tissue zinc and activity of zinc related enzymes are associated with the development of preneoplastic lesions and these biochemical parameters further decrease with progression to carcinoma in the colon.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.279-287
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• 2007

Copper (Cu) is an essential trace element indispensable for brain development and function; either excess or deficiency in Cu can cause brain malfunction. While it is known that Cu and Fe homeostasis are strictly regulated in the brain, the question as to how systemic Fe status may influence brain Cu distribution was poorly understood. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that dietary Fe condition affects Cu transport into the brain, leading to an altered brain distribution of Cu. Rats were divided into 3 groups; an Fe-deficient (Fe-D) group which received an Fe-D diet ($3{\sim}5 mg$ Fe/kg), a control group that was fed with normal diet (35mg Fe/kg), and an Fe-overload group whose diet contained an Fe-O diet (20g carbonyl Fe/kg). Following a 4-week treatment, the concentration of Cu/Fe in serum, CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) and brain were determined by AAS, and the uptake rates of Cu into choroids plexus (CP), CSF, brain capillary and parenchyma were determined by an in situ brain perfusion, followed by capillary depletion. In Fe-D and Fe-O, serum Fe level decreased by 91% (p<0.01) and increased by 131% (p<0.01), respectively, in comparison to controls. Fe concentrations in all brain regions tested (frontal cortex, striatum, hippocampus, mid brain, and cerebellum) were lower than those of controls in Fe-D rats (p<0.05), but not changed in Fe-O rats. In Fe-D animals, serum and CSF Cu were not affected, while brain Cu levels in all tested regions (frontal cortex, striatum, hippocampus, mid brain, and cerebellum) were significantly increased (p<0.05). Likewise, the unidirectional transport rate constants $(K_{in})$ of Cu in CP, CSF, brain capillary and parenchyma were significantly increased (p<0.05) in the Fe-D rats. In contrast, with Fe-O, serum, CSF and brain Cu concentrations were significantly decreased as compared to controls (p<0.05). Cu transport was no significant change of Cu transport of serum in Fe-O rats. The mRNA levels of five Cu-related transporters were not affected by Fe status except DMT1 in the CP, which was increased in Fe-D and decreased in Fe-O. Our data suggest that Cu transport into brain and ensuing brain Cu levels are regulated by systemic Fe status. Fe deficiency appears to augment Cu transport by brain barriers, leading to an accumulation of Cu in brain parenchyma.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.244-250
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• 2020

β-삼인산칼슘(β-tricalcium phosphate, β-TCP, Ca3(PO4)2)은 뼈와 유사한 성분을 가지는 인산 칼슘계 세라믹 중 하나로, 생분해성과 골 전도성을 가지고 있어 골 대체재 등으로 다양하게 사용된다. 이러한 β-TCP의 생체 활성과 골유도성을 향상시키기 위해 다양한 이온 치환 연구가 진행되어왔으며 그 중 철 이온은 필수 미량 원소로 체내에서 다양한 기능을 한다. 본 연구에서는 β-TCP에 철 이온이 치환되었을 때 열처리 온도에 따른 구조의 변화를 분석하고, 이에 따른 생분해 특성을 평가하였다. 또한 분해 후의 구조를 분석하여 분해 거동을 확인하였다. 철 이온을 치환한 β-TCP는 공침법으로 합성을 하였고, 925℃와 1100℃에서 하소 처리를 실시하였다. X-선 회절 분석과 Rietveld refinement를 이용하여 구조 분석을 실시하였다. 철 이온은 온도에 따라 Fe2+ 또는 Fe3+ 상태로 바뀌기 때문에 β-TCP에 치환되었을 때 열처리 온도에 따라 치환 위치(Ca(4), Ca(5))가 바뀌고, 1100℃에서 열처리를 실시한 철 이온 치환 β-TCP의 분해 속도가 가장 빨랐다. 또한 세포 증식 특성이 향상된 것을 통해 β-TCP에 철 이온을 치환하는 것이 생체적합성과 생체 활성 특성을 향상시키고 골 결손부 회복 등 더욱 다양한 분야에 사용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.