• 약학회지
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.286-292
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• 2009

In this study, we investigated the anti-obese activity of HPJ extract in C57BL/6J mice. The C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into five groups: normal control group (Con), high fat diet control group (HFD), treatment groups with HPJ at 125 mg/kg (HPJ125), 250 mg/kg (HPJ250), or 500 mg/kg (HPJ500). To induce an obesity, mice were fed by a high fat diet for 6 weeks, and mice were administered with HPJ extract once a day for 8 weeks. At the end of treatment, we examined the effect of HPJ extract on body weight, plasma lipid, and lipogenic enzymes. HPJ extract was found to lower whole body and epididymal adipose tissue weights and lowered plasma levels of glucose, insulin, triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) and leptin, compared to those in HFD group. Histological analyses of the liver and fat tissues of mice treated with HPJ extract revealed significantly decreased number of lipid droplets and decreased size of adipocytes compared to the HFD group. In addition, HPJ extract preserved the morphological integrity of pancreatic islets. To elucidate an action mechanism of HPJ extract, Western blot and RT-PCR were performed using epididymal adipose tissues. HPJ extract up-regulated the levels of phosphorylated adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and its substrate, acetyl-CoA carboxylasse (ACC). HPJ extract also attenuated lipogenic gene expressions of sterol regulatory element-binding protein $1{\alpha}$ (SREBP$1{\alpha}$), fatty acid synthase (FAS), sterol-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1) and glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase (GPAT) in dose-dependent manners. In contrast, expressions of lipolytic genes such as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-$\alpha$ (PPAR-${\alpha}$) and CD36, and fatty acid $\beta$-oxidation gene, carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 (CPT-1) were increased. These results suggest that HPJ extract ameliorates obesity through inhibiting synthesis of lipogenic enzymes as well as stimulating fatty acid oxidation resulting from activation of AMPK, and HPJ extract could be developed as a potential therapeutic agent for obese patients.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.7-13
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• 2012

Objective : This study was conducted to observe the anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as the metabolic benefits, of pear extract and herbal drug mixture (Lycii Fructus, Coicis Semen, Alimatis Rhizoma, and Astragali Radix) on rats fed with a high fat diet. Methods : The animals used were male rats and the control group was fed a high fat diet only. The experimental groups were divided into four. Exp I group was fed a high fat diet with a mixture of pear extract and 3% Lycii Fructus; Exp II group was fed a high fat diet with a mixture of pear extract and 3% Coicis Semen; Exp III group was fed a high fat diet with a mixture of pear extract and 3% Alimatis Rhizoma; and Exp IV group was fed a high fat diet with a mixture of pear extract and 3% Astragali Radix for 4 weeks. Results : The body weight gain increased in all groups, but attenuated gradually in the experimental groups compared to the control group. The food intakes were significantly lower in Exp I and Exp III groups than the control group. The concentrations of serum total cholesterol (TC), HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and triglyceride (TG) were significantly higher in Exp II than in the control group, and lower in Exp III group than in the control group. Also the concentration of serum free fatty acid was significantly lower in the Exp III group than in the control group. In inflammatory activities, the Exp II group was significantly lower than the control group. Conclusion : The results indicated that Exp III group (administered a mixture of pear extract and Alimatis Rhizoma) most efficiently reduced fat accumulation and body weight, while the Exp II group (administered the mixture of pear extract and Coicis Semen) had the highest elevated lipid metabolism and immune activity.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.23-28
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• 2008

목 적 만성 알코올 환자의 정신과적 치료에 있어 금주는 가장 기본적이고 필수적인 요소이다. 여러 연구들은 알코올 섭취량과 심혈관계 위험도 사이에'J'자형 또는'U'자형의 관계를 보고하고 있다. 따라서 금주 치료가 심혈관계 위험도를 감소시킬 것으로 예상되나, 심혈관계 위험도와 밀접한 관련을 맺고 있는 혈청 지질에 대한 연구들은 다소 상반된 결과를 보고하고 있다. 본 연구는 만성 알코올 환자에서 단기간의 금주가 혈청 지질에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 알아보는 것이다. 방 법 저자들은 DSM-IV 진단기준에 따라 알코올 의존으로 진단되어 정신과 폐쇄병동에 입원한 28명의 남자 환자를 대상으로 1개월 간의 금주 치료 전후 혈청 지질농도를 비교하였다. 결 과 1개월간의 금주 후에 혈청 중성지방과 고밀도 지단백 농도가 저하되는 것으로 나타났다. 총콜레스테롤과 저밀도 지단백 농도는 통계적으로 유의미한 변화를 보이지 않았으나 각각 감소, 증가하는 경향성을 보였다. 결 론 금주 치료가 혈청 지질 상태를 개선시켜 심혈관계 위험도를 줄여줄 수 있을 것이라는 기대와는 달리, 1개월 간의 금주는 심혈관계 위험도와 음의 상관관계가 있는 고밀도 지단백의 농도를 감소시키는 결과를 보였다. 이는 기존의 몇몇 연구에서 보고된 바와 같이, 단기간의 금주는 오히려 일시적으로 심혈관계 위험도를 높일 우려가 있는 것으로, 알코올 의존 환자에 대한 금주 치료시 심혈관계 질환에 대한 주의가 필요함을 시사한다고 하겠다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.75-82
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• 2010

This study was carried out to investigate the short term toxicity of nine phthalate diesters including di-2(ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di(n-butyl) phthalate (DBP), di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP), diethyl phthalate (DEP), butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP), dimethyl phthalate (DMP), di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP), diundecyl phthalate (DUP), and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and five phthalate monoesters including mono- (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP), monobutyl phthalate (MBuP), monobenzyl phthalate (MBeP), monoethyl phthalate (MEP), monomethyl phthalate (MMP) and phthalic acid (PA) in Sprague-Dawley male rats. Animals were administered 250 mg/kg/day (monoesters and PA) or 500 mg/kg/day (diesters) of phthalate for two weeks. All animals were examined for body and organ weights, blood hematology, serum biochemistry, and urine analysis. The body weight gain was significantly lower in rats treated with BBP, DBP, DINP, MEHP, MBuP, and PA than that of control. Liver weights were significantly increased in the DEHP, DBP, DnOP, DIDP, and MEHP groups as compared to the control group. Testes weights were significantly decreased only in the DEHP-, DnOP-, and DIDP-treated groups as compared to the control. Significant differences in hematological changes were not observed in any treatment groups. Significant increases in blood glucose levels were observed in the DEHP, MEHP, and MBeP groups. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were significantly increased in the DBP, DUP, DINP, MBuP, and MBeP groups, whereas alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were significantly increased only in the DEHP and MEHP groups. Serum ALP levels were significantly higher in phthalate diester (500 mg/kg/day)-treated rats as compared to control. However, the total cholesterol level was significantly reduced in the DEHP- and DIDP-treated groups, whereas serum triglyceride (TG) levels were higher in the DINP-, MEHP-, and MBuP-treated groups. These results suggest that short term toxicity of phthalate monoesters produces adverse effects as similar to phthalate diesters in Sprague-Dawley rats.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.165-176
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• 2010

본 연구는 비만 중년 여성에서 절식과 여러 수준의 유산소 트레이닝을 실시한 후 운동 중단이 지단백 및 신체 조성에 미치는 영향을 규명하기 위하여 실시하였다. 연구대상자는 목포시에 거주하고 있는 체지방율이 30% 이상인 중년 여성 30명이었다. 이들을 무작위로 10명씩을 절식만 하는 대조군, 절식과 40% 강도 운동을 하는 군, 절식과 60% 강도 운동을 하는 군으로 배정하였다. 8주간의 운동프로그램은 운동부하 테스트를 실시하여 최대산소섭취량에 상응하는 최대심박수에 따라 실시하였다. 이 후 운동 중단 4주와 8주차의 신체적 변화 및 혈중지질의 변화를 측정하였다. 연구 결과 비만 지표의 변화는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 체중은 40% 운동군과 60% 운동군에서 운동8주후에 유의한 감소를 하였으며, 운동중단 후 다시 증가하였다. 둘째, BMI는 40% 운동군과 60% 운동군에서 운동 8주후에 유의한 감소를 하였으며, 운동중단 후 다시 증가하였다. 셋째, 체지방율는 40% 운동군과 60% 운동군에서 운동 8주후에 유의한 감소를 하였으며, 운동중단 후 다시 증가하였다. 혈중 지질의 변화는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 총콜레스테롤(TC)은 40% 운동군과 60% 운동군에서 운동시기별로 유의한 차이를 나타냈으며, 운동직후 집단간에도 차이가 나타났다. 둘째, 중성지방(TG)의 경우 40% 운동군, 60% 운동군에서 운동시기별 유의한 차이를 나타냈으며, 운동직후 집단간에도 차이가 나타났다. 셋째, 고밀도지단백 콜레스테롤(HDL-C)의 경우 60% 운동군에서 운동직후 유의한 상승을 나타냈으며, 시기별 집단간에는 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 넷째, 저밀도지단백 콜레스테롤(LDL-C)의 경우 40%, 60%에서 운동시기별 유의한 차이를 나타냈으며, 운동 직후 집단간에도 차이가 있었다. 결론적으로 일일 500kcal의 절식과 최대산소섭취량의 40% 운동과 60% 운동 강도를 8주간 실시하는 것은 체중조절을 위한 충분한 운동 강도와 기간이었다. 운동 중단을 하면 운동전 상태로 회귀하는 요요 현상이 나타났다. 그러나 운동 중단 후 4주 정도는 운동 효과가 아직 남아있으므로 운동을 그만 두더라도 적어도 1달 이내에 운동을 다시 시작하면 운동의 효과가 지속 될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.352-363
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• 2004

Lipid-lowering effects of the inulin have been demonstrated in animal, yet attempts to reproduce similar effects in humans have generated conflicting results. In this study, the lipid-lowering potential of inulin and especially its effect on bile acid and neutral sterol excretion were investigated in Korean postmenopausal women. Nineteen postmenopausal women were randomly divided into two groups in a double-blind parallel design and consumed one of two supplements for 12 weeks; placebo of 8g maltodextrins/sucrose mixture (placebo group) or 8g inulin (inulin group). There were no significant changes in body weight during the supplementation period in either inulin or placebo group. Dietary consumption of animal fat in both group tended to decrease after 12 weeks of experiment. Intake of cholesterol was lower in placebo group, whereas the decrease of cholesterol intake in inulin group did not reach statistical significance after 12 weeks. The levels of serum total cholesterol (TC) and LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) were significantly decreased in both placebo (p＜0.05) and inulin group (p＜0.01) after supplementation for 12 weeks compared with the baseline. The levels of serum triglyceride (TG) and HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) were not significantly affected by inulin supplements, but atherogenic index (AI) and LDL-C/HDL-C ratio (LHR) as a predictor for coronary heart disease were improved (p＜0.01) significantly after inulin supplementation. Therefore, inulin supplement may decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease via improving blood cholesterol level. Fecal weight and pH were not changed after 12 weeks of supplementation. There were no statistically significant changes for the fecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). In inulin group, fecal deoxycholic acid (DCA) was significantly lowered compared with the baseline (p＜0.05) whereas other bile acids were not changed. During the 12 weeks of intervention, no differences were found in fecal excretion of neutral sterol in the two groups. In summary, dietary inulin decreases serum TC, LDL-C, AI, LHR and lowers excretion of fecal DCA in the Korean postmenopausal women. These results support the use of inulin for reducing risk factors for hyperlipidemic postmenopausal women. However, the exact mechanism (s) responsible for the blood lipid lowering action of inulin including altered fecal bile acid remain to be elucidated.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.226-231
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• 2012

The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of a 12 weeks aged garlic extract (AGE) regimen with regular exercise on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in postmenopausal women. A total of 30 postmenopausal women ($54.4{\pm}5.4$ years) were randomly divided into the following four groups: Placebo (Placebo; n = 6), AGE intake (AGEI; n = 8), exercise and placebo (Ex + Placebo; n = 8), exercise and AGE (Ex + AGE; n = 8) groups. The AGE group consume 80 mg per day, and exercise groups performed moderate exercise (aerobic and resistance) three times per week. After 12 weeks of treatment, body composition, lipid profile, and CVD risk factors were analyzed. Body weight was significantly decreased in AGEI, Ex + Placebo, and Ex + AGE groups compared to baseline. Body fat % was significantly decreased in the AGEI and Ex + Placebo groups. Body mass index (BMI) was significantly decreased in the AGEI, Ex + Placebo, and Ex + AGE groups. Fat-free mass was significantly decreased in the AGEI group. Total cholesterol (TC) was significantly lower in the Ex + Placebo compared to the Placebo group. AGE supplementation or exercise effectively reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C). Triglyceride (TG) was significantly increased in the AGEI group. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were significantly decreased in the AGEI, Ex + Placebo, and Ex + AGE compared to the placebo group. AGE supplementation reduced homocysteine levels regardless of whether the women also exercised. The present results suggest that AGE supplementation reduces cardiovascular risk factors independently of exercise in postmenopausal women.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.392-401
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• 2010

본 연구는 연구소에 근무하고 있는 남성 연구원들의 스트레스 수준을 알아보고, 스트레스와 관상동맥질환 위험인자와의 관련성을 알아보고자 시도하였다. 조사대상은 대전시의 대덕연구단지에 있는 한 연구소의 남성근로자들 중 자기기입식 설문조사에 응하고, 조사기간에 한 대학병원 건강검진센터에서 종합건강검진을 받았던 301명으로 하였다. 사회심리적 스트레스는 사회심리적 건강측정도구(Psychosocial Well-bing Index; PWI)로 개발된 18문항을 이용하였고, 관상동맥질환 위험인자로는 수축기 및 확장기혈압, 중성지질, 총콜레스테롤, HDL-콜레스테롤, LDL-콜레스테롤, 공복 시 혈당 및 체지방률을 측정하였다. 연구결과, 사회심리적 스트레스는 인구사회학적 특성이나 직업관련 특성뿐만 아니라 건강관련행위의 실천여부 등과도 유의한 관련성이 있었으며, 또한 스트레스 수준이 높아질수록 관상동맥질환 위험요인의 하나인 혈압이 유의하게 증가하였다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제19권12호
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• pp.1790-1798
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• 2006

Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of feeding cyanidin 3-glucoside (C3G) high black rice bran on nutrient digestibility, blood measurements, growth performance and pork quality of pigs. In Exp. I, a total of fifteen pigs (19.91${\pm}$1.80 kg, average initial body weight) were used in assay of nutrient digestibility and blood measurements. All pigs were allotted to 5 treatments with 3 replicates according to a completely randomized design (CRD) in an individual metabolic crate. Treatments included 1) CON: basal diet, 2) BRB-2: basal+brown rice bran 2%, 3) BRB-4: basal+brown rice bran 4%, 4) CRB-2: basal+C3G high black rice bran 2% and 5) CRB-4: basal+C3G high black rice bran 4%. The digestibility of dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), crude fat (CF), crude ash (CA) and crude fiber (CF) was not affected by dietary treatments. Serum triglyceride (TG) and high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol concentrations were not affected by addition of C3G high black rice bran. However, at the end of experiment, pigs fed rice bran showed decreased tendency in total cholesterol concentration. Especially pigs fed C3G high black rice bran showed significantly lower total cholesterol concentration compared to pigs fed brown rice bran (p<0.03). There was numerically lower total cholesterol concentration with increasing levels of black rice bran in the diet. In terms of serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (GOT) and glutamate pyruvate transaminase (GPT), there were no significant differences among treatments, even though pigs fed CRB-4 showed the lowest GOT concentration compared to other pigs. In Exp. II, sixteen finishing pigs (average initial body weight 89.96${\pm}$0.35 kg) were divided into 4 treatments to investigate the effect of feeding C3G high black rice bran on growth performance and pork quality. There were no significant differences in average daily gain (ADG), average daily feed intake (ADFI) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) among the treatments. Pigs fed C3G high black rice bran showed numerical decrease in ADG and increase in FCR while not effecting feed intake. There was no significant difference in live weight, carcass weight, carcass rate, backfat thickness and carcass grade. However, pigs fed C3G high black rice bran tended to show lower backfat thickness than pigs fed basal diet. Pigs fed C3G high black rice bran showed a tendency of decreased TBA value than pigs fed basal diet, although there was no overall significant difference among treatments. In conclusion, nutrient digestibility, blood measurements, growth performance and pork quality were not significantly affected by feeding C3G high black rice bran to pigs. However, C3G high black rice bran might have an effect on lowering serum total cholesterol and decrease the TBA value in pork compared to control group and these effects might be due to high concentration of antioxidative compounds in C3G high black rice bran.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제25권12호
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• pp.1432-1438
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• 2015

본 연구는 생후 3주령 Sprague-Dawley계 수컷 흰쥐를 16마리로 6주간 고지방식이를 통해 비만을 유도 후 운동군(8마리), 대조군(8마리)로 구분하였다. 운동기간 중 운동군과 대조군 모두 고지방식이를 섭취시켰다. 1주차는 14-15 m/min의 속도로 1일 30분, 2, 3주차는 15-16 m/min의 속도로 1일 35분, 4주차는 16-17 m/min의 속도로 1일 40분으로 주 6회 실시한 후 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. TC, TG는 운동군이 대조군 보다 유의하게 낮았으며, HDL-C는 운동군이 대조군 보다 유의하게 높았다. 혈전용해능, 산화질소는 운동군이 대조군 보다 유의하게 높았다. 이상을 종합하여 볼 때 유산소 운동이 혈관기능개선에 도움을 주는 것으로 나타났다.