• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.31-35
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• 2005

This study was performed to investigate of dental plaque, calculus and gingival inflammation in Beagle dogs. Forty adults Beagle dogs (28 male and 12 female) were used in this study. The dogs weighed 9.5 kg and were in good oral and systemic health as determined by physical examination, and all dogs had full and normal dentition. The dogs were given a commercial pellet feed during 2 years period. For all examination procedures, the dogs were premedicated with a subcutaneous injection of atropine sulfate (0.04 mg/kg). Anesthesia was induced and maintained by intravenous administration of ketamine (8 mg/kg) and xylazine (2 mg/kg). Dental plaque, calculus and gingival inflammation were assessed by Logan and Boyce clinical plaque index. Calculi covering the maxillary carnassial and first molar teeth were extensive and were accompanied by severe gingival inflammation and pocket formation. Calculi, accompanied by gingival inflammation, were clearly evident on buccal surfaces of other teeth. Calculi didn't showed on the lingual surfaces, but linguogingival inflammation formed in premolar teeth. Although the general pattern was clear, there was considerable variation among dogs in the rate of deposition of calculus and extend of gingival inflammation. This investigation suggest that feeding of the commercial dry food without dental hygiene increase plaque accumulation and may be a contributing factor in calculi formation and periodontal disease.

• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.89-94
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• 2010

Melatonin is induced by light information through the retina and leads to growth factor activation. Thus, we investigated the effects of melatonin by controlling the photoperiod of growing young rats. Male Sprague-Dawley rats (n=6; 4 weeks old) were divided into two experimental groups: the L/D group (normal photoperiod; light/dark: 12/12 h; lights on at 9:00 a.m.) and the L/L group (light/light: 24 h). Rat body weight and food consumption were measured daily for 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, the rats were anesthetized with a mixture of ketamine (50 mg/kg) and xylazine (10 mg/kg) and sacrificed. Tissue was then collected for RNA isolation (from brain, heart, liver, kidney, adrenal gland, testis, tibia, hind limb muscles). Also, serum was isolated from blood using a centrifugal separation. The L/L group had significantly lower body weight than the L/D group from 4 to 6 weeks (p<0.05). The L/D group had increased tissue mass, compared with the L/L group, but the difference was not statistically significant. The L/D group had a significantly higher melatonin concentration than the L/L group between the hours of midnight and 2:00 a.m (p<0.01). These results indicate that photoperiod length may affect the secretion of melatonin from the pineal gland. Also, the reduction of nocturnal melatonin secretion may retard the development of growing young rats. In future studies, we plan to compare exogenous melatonin administration with endogenous melatonin concentration induced by photoperiod control. Moreover, we will confirm whether the effects seen in pathological animal models can be reversed by controlling the photoperiod.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.113-123
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• 1985

This paper dealt with the distribution of normal mast cells in the spleen, liver and lung on cattle, horses, pigs and dogs, and also degranulation of mast cells in the dogs infected with Rompun (2% Xylazine HCl). The results observed are summarized as follows. Normal mast cells were distributed in spleen, liver and lung on cattle, horse, pig and dog. Mast cells were observed in both red pulp and surroundings of white pulp of the spleen in horse, in the white pulp of the spleen in cattle, in the trabeculae of the spleen in pigs, and in white pulp and red pulp of the spleen in dogs, respectively. Mast cells were observed in the portal triad of the liver in cattle and horses, in both portal triad and interlobular connective tissues of the liver in pigs, and not only the portal triad but also walls of the sinusoids and the central veins in dogs. A large number of mast cells were observed in the interlobular septa and peribronchioles of lung on all the species in this experiment. The mast cells are more numerous in the lungs than other organs. Author considers that numbers of normal mast cells distributed in the tissue is related to the dosage of Rompun in animal. The degranulation of mast cells were observed in the subcutaneous tissues of dog intramuscularly injected with Rompun(0.5ml/times) for 4 or 5 times and subcutaneously injected with Rompun(0.3ml/times) for 4 times. In dog intradermally injected with 0.1ml of Rompun, mast cells were decreased in number at 30 minutes and markedly decreased in number at 2 hours, but more or less increased in number at 3 hours after injection. In addition, the granules of the mast cells were decreased in number at 30 minutes and marked degranulation of the mast cells were recognized at 2 hours after injections, but normal mast cells begun to appear in subcutaneous tissue with the lapse of time from 3 hours after injection. There was also observed local infiltration of neutrophils in subcutaneous tissues of dogs intradermally injected with 0.1ml of Rompun at 30 minutes. At 2 hours after injection, numerous neutrophils and a small number of eosinophils were observed in the site of injection. Conclusionally, Rompun was regarded as a factor which causes the degranulateon of mast cell and the authors considered that histamine released from the mast cells by Rompun might cause relaxation of skeletal muscle.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.1-14
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• 2006

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the histologic results of bone cavities that were surgically created in the calvaria of rabbit and filled with $HA/{\beta}-TCP$ composite powders, which had been developed in Korea (Dentium, Korea). Ten young adult rabbits were used. Four defects were surgically produced in calvaria of each rabbit. Each rabbit was anesthetized with Ketamine-HCI (5 mg/kg, Yuhan Cor. Korea) and Xylazine-HCI (1.5 ml/kg, Yuhan Cor. Korea)). An incision was made to the bony cranium and the periosteum was reflected. Using a trephine bur (external diameter: 8 mm, 3i, USA), 4 'through-and-through' bone defects were created with copious irrigation, and classified into 4 groups: control group: no graft materials, experimental group I: normal saline + graft materials: experimental group II: venous blood + graft materials: experimental group III: graft materials only. The defects were randomly filled with graft materials. The defects were closed with resorbable suture material. At the end of the surgical procedure, all animals received a single intramuscular injection of antibiotics Gentamicin (0.1 mg/kg, Dae Sung Microb. Korea). Rabbits were sacrificed with phentobarbital (100 mg/kg) intravenously at 1-, 2-, 4-, 6- and 8-week after. Specimens were treated with hydrochloric acid decalcifying solution (Fisher Scientific, Tustin, CA) and sectioned by bisecting the 8 mm diameter defects. The histologic specimens were prepared in the general method with H & E staining at 6 ${\mu}m$ in thickness. The results were as follows; 1. New bone formation showed from after 2-week of surgery in defect area. As time lapsed, lots of new bone formation and mature bones showed. 2. Histologically, degree of new bone formation could not be discerned among the experimental groups. But, for experimental group II, lots of cells gathered around graft materials after 1-week of surgery, new bone formed slightly faster and than the others at 1-week after. For experimental group I, a few inflammatory finding showed around graft material at after 1-week and after 2-week of surgery. 3. No bone formation did show for control group. Based on histologic results, the new $HA/{\beta}-TCP$ composite powders appeared to act as a scaffolding material for regeneration of osseous defects.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.939-948
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• 2005

The role of the periosteum on osteointegration of $Bio-Oss^{(R)}$(Geistlich, Wolhusen/Switzerland) was studied in rabbit calvarial defect. 12 New Zealand white male rabbits between 2.8 and 4 kg were included in this randomized, blinded, prospective study. Each rabbit was anesthetized with Ketamine HCl(5 mg/kg) and Xylazine HCl(1.5 ml/kg). An incision was made to the bony cranium and the periosteum was reflected. Using a 6-mm trephine bur(3i. USA), four 8-mm defects were created with copious irrigation. The defects were classified into barrier membrane($Tefgen^{(R)}$, Lifecore Biomedical. Inc, U.S.A.) only group as a control, $Bio-Oss^{(R)}$ with barrier membrane group, $Bio-Oss^{(R)}$ with periosteum covering group, and $Bio-Oss^{(R)}$ without periosteum covering group. There were 2 rabbits in each group. The wound was closed with resorbable suture materials. Rabbits were sacrificed using phentobarbital(100 mg/kg) intravenously at 1, 2, and 4 weeks after surgery. The samples were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde, and decalcified in hydrochloric acid decalcifying solution(Fisher Scientific, Tustin, CA) at $4^{\circ}C$ for 2-4 weeks. It was embedded in paraffin and cut into 6 ${\mu}m$ thickness. The sections were stained with H & E and observed by optical microscope. The results were as follows; 1. The periosteum played an important role in osteointegration of $Bio-Oss^{(R)}$ in bone defects. 2. When the periosteum remained intact and $Bio-Oss^{(R)}$ was placed on the defect, $Bio-Oss^{(R)}$ with periosteum covering has been incorporated into the newly formed bone from 2-week postoperatively. 3. When the periosteum was removed at the surgical procedure, invasion of connective tissue took place among the granules, and new bone formation was delayed compared to periosteum covering group. Therefore, when the bone grafting was performed with periosteal incision procedure to achieve tension-free suture, the integrity of the overlying periosteum should be maintained to avoid fibrous tissue ingrowth.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.16.1-16.13
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• 2022

Background: Xylazole (Xyl) is a veterinary anesthetic that is structurally and functionally similar to xylazine. However, the effects of Xyl in vitro remain unknown. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the anesthetic mechanism of Xyl using fetal rat nerve cells treated with Xyl. Methods: Fetal rat nerve cells cultured for seven days were treated with 10, 20, 30, and 40 ㎍/ mL Xyl for 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 min. Variations of amino acid neurotransmitters (AANTs), Nitric oxide-Cyclic GMP (NO-cGMP) signaling pathway, and ATPase were evaluated. Results: Xyl decreased the levels of cGMP and NO in nerve cells. Furthermore, Xyl affected the AANT content and Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase and Ca²⁺-Mg²⁺-ATPase activity in nerve cells. These findings suggested that Xyl inhibited the NO-cGMP signaling pathway in nerve cells in vitro. Conclusions: This study provided new evidence that the anesthetic and analgesic effects of Xyl are related to the inhibition of the NO-cGMP signaling pathway.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.81-87
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• 2004

본 연구는 재래산양에 있어서 과배란 처리시 공란 산양의 반복사용에 따른 oocyte의 회수방법과 회수란의 질적 개선방법을 확립하기 위하여 실시하였으며, 성선자극호르몬의 1회 처리와 반복처리, 호르몬제의 종류에 따른 oocyte의 회수율과 등급을 조사하였다. 공시동물은 체중 15~25kg 전${\cdot}$후의 성숙한 미경산 재래산양으로서 발정 동기화를 위하여 CIDR를 10일간 질내에 삽입하고 과배란 처리는 70 mg의 FSH 와 1,000 IU의 PMSG를 투여하여 과배란을 유기하였다. ${PGF_{2\alpha}$ 는 8일째에 투여하여 과배란을 유기하였으며, CIDR는 10일째 제거와 동시에 hCG 400 IU를 투여하였다. 난자의 회수는 hCG 투여 후 35~40시간째에 외과적인 방법으로 실시하였으며, 회수한 난자는 난구세포와 세포질의 부착정도에 따라 4등급으로 분류하여 회수율을 조사하였다. FSH와 PMSG를 투여하여 공란 산양으로 처음 사용하였을 때 49두에서 324(6.63${\pm}$0.63) 개와 27두에서 305(11.30${\pm}$1.29)개의 배란점을 확인하였으며, 이 중 43.8%(142/324)와 69.2%(211/305)가 회수되어 두당 회수율은 2.92${\pm}$0.52 개와 7.81${\pm}$1.14개로서 FSH와 PMSG간에 전체 회수율과 두당 회수율은 PMSG 처리구가 유의적(P<0.05)으로 높았다. 반복 사용하였을 때 FSH와 PMSG 처리구의 두당 배란수는 2.88${\pm}$0.69 개와 7.56${\pm}$1.11 개였으며, 회수율은 각각 17.4%(4/23) 및 44.9%(61/136) 로 PMSG 처리구가 유의적(P<0.05)으로 높았다. 두당 회수율은 0.50${\pm}$0.27개 및 3.39${\pm}$0.86개로서 PMSG 처리구가 유의적으로 높았다. 회수한 난포란의 1 및 2등급에 있어서 공란 산양으로 처음 사용하였을 때 FSH 투여구는 각각 20.6%(GI) 및 14.9%(GII)였으며, PMSG 투여구는 12.9%(GI) 및 14.1%(GII)로 나타났다. 반복 사용하였을 때, 회수한 난포란의 등급은 FSH 투여구는 각각 31.3%(GI) 및 28.1%(GII)였으며, PMSG 투여구는 36.4%(GI), 5.1%(GII)로 나타났다. 이상의 결과로 볼 때 배란된 난자의 회수율은 PMSG 가 FSH보다 높았으며, 난포내 난자의 회수율은 투여 호르몬 및 반복사용 여부에 따른 차이는 없었다.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.113-119
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• 2004

본 연구는 재래산양에 있어서 과 배란 처리에 의한 oocyte의 회수방법과 양질의 oocyte 회수 체계를 확립하기 위하여 과 배란 처리 후 회수시간이 난포의 발달과 난자의 회수율에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 공시동물은 체중 15~25 kg 전${\cdot}$후의 성숙한 미경산 재래산양으로서 발정동기화를 위하여 CIDR를 10일간 질내에 삽입하고 과배란 처리는 FSH를 CIDR 삽입 8, 9, 10일째에 12시간 간격으로 70 mg을 감량 투여하였다. $PGF_{2\alpha}$는 FSH와 함께 8일째에 투여하였으며, CIDR는 10일째에 제거와 동시에 hCG 400 IU를 투여하였다. 난자의 회수는 hCG 투여 후 29~50시간째에 시간대별로 외과적인 방법으로 실시하였다. hCG 투여 후 회수시간에 따른 in vivo란의 회수에 있어서 각각 5.93${\pm}$2.88(29~34시간), 6.82${\pm}$0.95(35~40시간) 및 7.33${\pm}$1.54개(41~50시간)로서 차이가 없었다. 회수율에 있어서는 35~40시간째에 회수하였을 때가 49.7%로서 29~34시간 및 41~50시간째에 38.2% 및 29.5% 보다 유의적(P<0.05)으로 높았다. 두당 회수 난자 수는 각각 2.27${\pm}$0.76, 3.39${\pm}$0.75 및 2.17${\pm}$1.40개로서 차이가 없었다. hCG 투여 후 29~34, 35~40, 및 41~50시간에 관찰된 난포 수는 두당 11.75${\pm}$2.45, 11.87${\pm}$1.34 및 9.20${\pm}$1.50개였다. 또한 배란된 성숙난자의 채란 율은 각각 70.2, 74.7 및 54.3%로서 41~50시간째에 회수하였을 때가 가장 낮았다. 두당 회수율에 있어서도 8.25${\pm}$1.34, 8.87${\pm}$1.10 및 5.00${\pm}$1.30개로서 회수시간에 따른 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 회수한 난포내 미성숙 난자의 등급에 있어서 회수시간대별 1등급은 각각 24.2, 19.5 및 12.0%였으며, 2등급의 경우는 41~50시간이 4.0%로서 29~34시간과 35~40시간의 14.4% 및 16.2%보다 유의적(P<0.05)으로 낮았다.