• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.131-143
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• 2010

We performed the tests of acute and subchronic inhalation toxicity of methyl formate, which has limited toxicological data in spite of its widespread use and enhanced hazard consequent on its high volatility. The median lethal concentration ($LC_{50}$) was evaluated to be above 5,000ppm(12.27 mg/L). In the test with subchronic inhalation, there are no deaths, but with reduction of body weight, food intake, organ weight by exposure to 400 (0.98 mg/L) and 1,600 (3.92 mg/L) ppm, dose-dependently. There were statistical differences in some hematological and blood biochemical parameters as compared to control (e.g. neutrophile and lymphocyte in the 1,600 ppm group, calcium and A/G in 1,600 ppm group). Methyl formate under the exposure of 1,600 ppm showed the respiratory findings with nasal, it was confirmed that the chemical has respiratory hazard with 1,600 ppm inhalation exposure, induces nasal epithelial atrophy, olfactory cell degeneration/regeneration and the contraction of olfactory cells, etc. According to the notification with Ministry of Labor (No. 2009-68) for classification, labeling and MSDS of chemicals, it is suggested for methyl formate to be classified as category 4 in acute (10.0$4\leq20.0$ mg/L), category 2 (0.2$\leq$1.0 mg/L/6h, 90 days) in specific target organ-repeated exposure.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.10-19
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• 2017

Objective: This study reviewed experimental studies on the effects of Korean medical treatment for diabetes mellitus (DM). Method: We reviewed 24 studies about DM that had been published since 2013. We searched the Korean Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM) database with the keyword '당뇨', '消渴', 'Diabetes'. Results: 1. The studies used various Korean medicine treatments; 15 used single medicinal herbs, 6 used herbal complexes, and 2 used acupuncture. 2. The measurement parameters used in the studies included blood glucose, body weight, histochemical change, lipid parameters, and food/water intake. Anti-diabetic effects were demonstrated in most of the studies. 3. The experimental animals used were rats or mice. There were 15 type 1 diabetes models, 7 type 2 diabetes models, and one normal model. Among them, 13 cases of chemical diabetes induced by Streptozotosin (STZ, type 1 diabetes inducer) were the most common. Conclusion: Further articles on Korean medical treatment of DM should be studied.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.591-607
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 생물학적 바이오마커, 물리적 서식지 지표 및 화학적 수질지표를 종합하여 12-메트릭 생태평가 모형을 확립하였고, 도심하천에 적용하여 수생태계 평가를 실시하였다. 생태모형 적용을 위해 도심하천의 상류역의 대조군 지역($C_Z$), 중류의 전이대($T_Z$) 및 하류역의 오염지역(IZ)을 선정한 후, 모델값에 대한 계절별 변이특성을 분석하였다. DNA 손상도 분석은 혈액을 이용한 단세포 전기영동법(Single-cell gel electrophoresis, SCGE)인 Comet assay 지표에 의거한 생지표 메트릭으로 이용되었고, Tail moment, Tail DNA(%) 및 Tail length(${\mu}m$)값이 분석되었다. DNA의 손상은 하류역의 오염지역($I_Z$)에서 분명하게 나타났지만, 대조군($C_Z$) 지역에서는 그렇지 않았다. 개체군 지표로서 비만도 지수인 $C_F$ 값 분석, 체장빈도 분포 지표 및 개체 이상도(Abnormality) 지표가 생물지표로서 이용되었다. 물리적 서식지 지표는 QHEI 모델을 이용하였고, 4개 메트릭이 분석되었다. 화학적 수질지표는 부영양화 지표인 인(P)/질소(N), 화학적 산소요구량 및 전기전도도 지표가 이용되었다. 본 연구를 종합해보면, 12-메트릭 생태모형의 생지표 속성은 대조군($C_Z$)지역에 비해 오염지역($I_Z$)에서 화학적 스트레스 지표(부영양화 지표)에 아주 민감하게 반응 하는 것으로 나타났으며, 또한 이들은 부분적으로 서식지 평가지표에 의해 영향 받는 것으로 분석되었다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.343-354
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• 2018

Aluminum oxide nanoparticles ($Al_2O_3$ NPs) are among the most widely used nanomaterials; however, relatively little information about their risk identification and assessment is available. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the potential toxicity of $Al_2O_3$ NPs following repeated inhalation exposure in male Sprague-Dawley rats. Rats were exposed to $Al_2O_3$ NPs for 28 days (5 days/week) at doses of 0, 0.2, 1, and $5mg/m^3$ using a nose-only inhalation system. During the experimental period, we evaluated the clinical signs, body weight change, hematological and serum biochemical parameters, necropsy findings, organ weight, and histopathology findings. Additionally, we analyzed the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), including differential leukocyte counts, and aluminum contents in the major organs and blood. Aluminum contents were the highest in lung tissues and showed a dose-dependent relationship in the exposure group. Histopathology showed alveolar macrophage accumulation in the lungs of rats in the $5mg/m^3$ group during exposure and recovery. These changes tended to increase at the end of the recovery period. In the BALF analysis, total cell and neutrophil counts and lactate dehydrogenase, tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$, and interleukin-6 levels significantly increased in the 1 and $5mg/m^3$ groups during exposure. Under the present experimental conditions, we suggested that the no-observed-adverse-effect level of $Al_2O_3$ NPs in male rats was $1mg/m^3$, and the target organ was the lung.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.287-295
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• 2017

Using nanotechnology, magnetic nanoparticles of iron oxide were produced via co-precipitation method and followed modification with organic compounds. In the next step, functionalized monomer was provided via coupling ${\beta}$-cyclodextrine and allylamine onto modified magnetic nanoparticles. These nanoparticles were used to establish the adsorption rate of celecoxib. Magnetic nanoparticles are modified by (3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane. Nano-adsorbent was characterized by analytical and spectroscopic methods, such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, thermo-gravimetric analysis, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Laboratory parameters, such as the kinetics of adsorption isotherms, pH, reaction temperature and capacity were optimized. Finally, by using this nano-adsorbent in the optimized condition, extraction of celecoxib from biological samples as urine, drug matrix and blood plasma was carried out by high performance liquid chromatography with sensitivity and high accuracy.

• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제12권3_4호
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• pp.43-54
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• 1997

Species, doses and routes extrapolation can be sucessfully carried out by using a physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) approach. And PBPK approach to assess risk of hazardous chemicals is reasonable whatever the exposure scenarios are happened. Both partitioning coefficients of chemical between tissue and blood and enzymatic metabolic rate constants are key parameters to build up the PBPK model. In this study, we tried to estimate in vitro metabolic rate constants using a special apparatus instead to measure the in vivo constants which are used to PBPK simulation since the in vitro tests are less expensive and more convenient than in vivo tests. For the purpose, we designed and tested the new system to measure continuously the headspace concentration of VOC. The newly designed system is composed with a diffusion chamber which generates gaseous substrate, a reaction vessel with a recirculating pump to establish a closed system, an autbmatic sampler from a gas phase, a gas chromatography to analyze the headspace. In addition, a cold water condenser is attached between the reaction vessel and pump to reduce the content of gaseous moisture which interferes with chemical analysis. To validate the newly developed methodology, in vitro metabolic rate constants of trichloroethylene (TCE) as a prototype VOC were estimated by simulating observed results with an ACSL program. The simulated results are consistent to those estimated by the other research groups. This finding suggests that our newly designed closed system may be a useful apparatus to estimate in vitro metabolic rate constants for VOC.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.139-148
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• 1995

In this paper we report the device of a multi-channel clinical instrument developed for determi¬nation of the levels of the urinary urobilinogen, glucose, ketone, bilirubin, protein, ascorbic acid, nitrite, pH, occult-blood, specific gravity, and leukocytes semiquantitatively. The test parameters are expressed on the dry test strips as a range of color intensities by chemical reactions. The instrument measures the value of each substance by reading the reflectance light emanated from the test strips. We also designed the reagent strip cassette and loader in order to intercept the outside interference. The loader can be operated semi-automatically. The light source is consisted on light emitting diodes at three specific wavelengths (560 nm, 610 nm, 650 nm). Precision of the system was evaluated by testing a series of commercial control urine samples. Furthermore, the performance of the instrument was compared with two other test methods on the urine samples from 100 persons. Our results showed a good repeatability between tests and a satisfactory agreement between the readings by our instrument and visual evaluation.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.271-282
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• 2005

There are strong demands for accurate, fast, and inexpensive devices in the medical diagnostic laboratories, such as biosensors and chemical sensors. Biosensors can provide the reliable and accurate informations on the desired biochemical parameters, which is an essential prerequisite for a patient before going for a treatment. They can be used for continuous measurements of metabolites, blood cations, gases, etc. Of these, electrochemical biosensors play an important role in the improvement of public health, because rapid detection, high sensitivity, small size, and specificity are achievable for clinical diagnostics. In this paper, the clinical applications with electrochemical biosensors are reviewed. An attempt is also made to highlight some of the trends that govern the research and developments of the important biosensors that are associated to clinical diagnosis.

• 한국해양생명과학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.87-95
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• 2018

To investigate effects of starvation on physiological changes, stress response, and survival of cobitid loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) exposed to sodium nitrite (NaNO₂), a 4-week experiment was conducted. Fewer fish survived in the starved group than those in the fed group during the experiment. Starvation resulted in growth retardation, leading to differences in body length and body depth between fed and starved groups. The fed gorup continued to grow and remained in good condition. Blood chemical analysis (plasma cortisol and glucose) showed significant differences in stress response to nitrite exposure between fed and starved groups (p < 0.05). These results suggest that all parameters employed in this study to assess effects of starvation with NaNO₂ stress are useful information for researching nutritional status in cobitid loach.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.198-201
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• 2005

이 연구의 목적은 BUN 및 혈청 creatining, total protein, albumin과 glucose의 장기간에 걸친 개체 내 변이를 산정하여, 각각의 critical difference를 구성하는 것이다. 임상적으로 건강한 20마리의 개에서 일주일에 한번씩 총 8주간 채혈하여, 장기간에 걸친 개체 내 변이를 구하고, critical difference를 산출하였다. BUN은 9.01 mg/dl, 혈청 creatining은 0.52 mg/dl, total protein은 0.99 g/dl, albumin은 0.39 g/dl, glucose는 20.64 mg/dl로 critical difference가 산출되었다. 동일한 개에서 연속적으로 측정된 검사항목 치가 critical value보다 차이가 적으면, 이 차이는 생리적인 변화에 기인한다고 할 수 있으며, critical value보다 차이가 크면, 다른 요인, 즉 질병의 진행이나 다른 동반된 질병의 존재를 의미한다고 할 수 있다.