• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.11-24
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• 2021

Objective: Chronic reflux esophagitis (CRE), characterized by esophageal mucosa ulcer, is caused by continuous backflow of gastric acid and consequent inflammation due to unstable gastroesophageal sphincter. The aim of the present study was to clarify the effect of an Arecae Semen and Coptidis Rhizoma mixture (AC-mix) on CRE. Methods: CRE was surgically induced in SD rats with three experimental groups used: normal; CRE control; and CRE treatment (200 mg/kg AC-mix). Blood and esophageal tissue were collected after two weeks of drug administration. The anti-oxidant activity of the AC-mix was measured by total polyphenol and total flavonoid contents as well as by radical scavenging activity with protein levels evaluated using western blotting. Results: CRE damage to the esophageal mucosa was significantly reduced in the AC-mix group as compared with the controls, and administration of the AC-mix was seen to inhibit NF-κBp65 activity. Consequently, the inactivation of NF-κBp65 significantly inhibited inflammatory mediators such as COX-2 and iNOS. Moreover, the anti-oxidant enzyme HO-1 significantly increased through activation of the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway. Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), which can break down collagen from the basement membrane and extracellular matrix, was decreased following AC-mix treatment, and elevated levels of MMP-2 were regulated by its tissue inhibitor. Conclusions: These results show that AC-mix can alleviate esophageal mucosa ulcer though inhibition of the NF-κBp65 inflammatory pathway and enhancement of the anti-oxidant Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.

• 인삼문화
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• 제1권
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• pp.57-66
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• 2019

Ginseng has been recognized as a lifespan extending medicine which has been regarded as one of the medicines classified as top medicines, as the Boncho (medical herbs) study which is influenced by the idea of guidance's costume and food concept mainly in China is gaining its bona fide form. As the demand for ginseng has been expanded to other levels, the demand for ginseng has been increasing. Ginseng from the nature reached its supply chain limit due to its extinction and difficulty of picking, so it translated into ginseng cultivation of economy rather than harvesting in nature. After the start of ginseng cultivation, the ginseng cultivation was further enhanced by the rapid development of processing methods such as white-ginseng and red-ginseng, and the surge of consumption due to the traditional belief in ginseng drug efficacy and support of scientific research. In the Joseon Dynasty, the name Gasam (cultivated ginseng) had been created as ginseng was cultivated on farmland after the stage of SanYang (wild cultivated ginseng), the purpose of the new name Gasam is to differentiate from natural ginseng, and natural ginseng lost its firm position as the genuine ginseng as the Gasam replaced the genuine ginseng, and the natural ginseng got a new name of SanSam (wild ginseng). Because the real ginseng substance concept dissipated, and as Gasam is being called ginseng, the name Gasam was also disappeared. As a result, it was possible to grow large quantities according to the arrival of the Gasam era, and it was possible to supply the demand for ginseng, and it could become one agricultural industry. In this ginseng cultivation, in Japan where ginseng did not grow naturally, it was difficult to obtain ginseng from Joseon and faced with a shortage of ginseng at all times. Therefore, the shogun cultivated the Gasam systematically at the national level by the inside of the shogunate. However, since the natural ginseng is native to China and Korea, there is a concern about the deterioration of the quality of natural ginseng due to the incorporation of cultivated ginseng (Gasam). To protect the interests, the cultivation of ginseng was subject to control. For this reason, the lack of historical information on Gasam cultivation, which had to be started secretly, would be a natural result. In this paper, althouh not sufficient enough, the historical informations were used to summarize the history of ginseng cultivation in China, Japan and Korea.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.167-179
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• 2019

Ovarian cancer is the fifth main cause of pre-senescent death in women. Although chemotherapy is generally an efficient treatment, its side effects and the occurrence of chemotherapeutic resistance have prompted the need for alternative treatments. In this study, ${\alpha}$-mangostin and apigenin were evaluated as possible anticancer alternatives to the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin, used herein as a positive control. The ovarian adenocarcinoma cell line SKOV-3 (ATCC No. HTB77) was used as model ovarian cancer cells, whereas the skin fibroblast line CCD-986Sk (ATCC No. CRL-1947) and lung fibroblast line WI-38 (ATCC No. CCL-75) were used as model untransformed cells. Apigenin and doxorubicin inhibited the growth of SKOV-3 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. After 72 hr exposure, doxorubicin was mostly toxic to SKOV-3 cells, whereas apigenin was toxic to SKOV-3 cells but not CCD-986Sk and WI-38 cells. ${\alpha}$-Mangostin was more toxic to SKOV-3 cells than to CCD-986Sk cells. A lower cell density, cell shrinkage, and more unattached (floating round) cells were observed in all treated SKOV-3 cells, but the greatest effects were observed with ${\alpha}$-mangostin. With regard to programmed cell death, apigenin caused early apoptosis within 24 hr, whereas ${\alpha}$-mangostin and doxorubicin caused late apoptosis and necrosis after 72 hr of exposure. Caspase-3 activity was significantly increased in ${\alpha}$-mangostin-treated SKOV-3 cells after 12 hr of exposure, whereas only caspase-9 activity was significantly increased in apigenin-treated SKOV-3 cells at 24 hr. Both ${\alpha}$-mangostin and apigenin arrested the cell cycle at the $G_2/M$ phase, but after 24 and 48 hr, respectively. Significant upregulation of BCL2 (apoptosis-associated gene) and COX2 (inflammation-associated gene) transcripts was observed in apigenin- and ${\alpha}$-mangostin-treated SKOV-3 cells, respectively. ${\alpha}$-Mangostin and apigenin are therefore alternative options for SKOV-3 cell inhibition, with apigenin causing rapid early apoptosis related to the intrinsic apoptotic pathway, and ${\alpha}$-mangostin likely being involved with inflammation.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.1738-1751
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• 2020

피부는 표피, 진피, 피하지방의 세 부분으로 나누어져 있으며, 표피의 가장 윗부분에 존재하는 각질층은 약물의 피부 전달을 방해하는 장벽 역할을 한다. 나노에멀젼은 특유의 작은 입자크기 때문에 세포간 지질을 통과하여 약물의 피부전달에 효과적이라고 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 α-bisabolol의 효과적인 피부흡수를 위해 반응표면분석법(response surface methodology, RSM)을 이용하여 상반전온도(phase inversion temperature, PIT) 유화법으로 제조한 α-bisabolol을 함유한 나노에멀젼을 최적화하였다. 예비실험으로 25-2 일부요인배치법과 23 요인배치법이 수행되었다. 요인배치법의 결과를 바탕으로 계면활성제(6.3~12.6%), 보조계면활성제(5.2~7.8%) 및 α-bisabolol (0.5~5.0%) 함량을 인자로 하고 반응 변수를 나노에멀젼의 입자크기로 하는 Box-Behnken design을 수행하였다. RSM 결과에 따라 PIT 나노에멀젼 최적화를 수행하였고, 그 결과 최적의 나노에멀젼 처방 조건은 계면활성제 함량 10.4%, 보조계면활성제 함량 6.3%, α-bisabolol 함량 5.0%로 예측되었다. 피부흡수시험 결과 PIT 나노에멀젼의 최종 피부흡수율은 35.11±1.01%, 대조군인 일반에멀젼의 최종 피부흡수율은 28.25±1.69%로 PIT 나노에멀젼의 피부흡수율이 더 우수함을 확인하였다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제58권6호
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• pp.627-634
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• 2020

Belitung district in Bangka-Belitung Province, Indonesia with a population of 0.27 million is endemic for Brugia malayi and 5 rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) were completed by 2010. Based on the results of 3 transmission assessment surveys (TAS), the district is declared as achieving elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) in 2017. The findings of an independent survey conducted by the National Institute of Health Research and Development (NIHRD) in the same year showed microfilaria (Mf) prevalence of 1.3% in this district. In 2019, NIHRD conducted microfilaria survey in 2 villages in Belitung district. Screening of 311 and 360 individuals in Lasar and Suak Gual villages showed Mf prevalence of 5.1% and 2.2% with mean Mf density of 120 and 354 mf/ml in the respective villages. Mf prevalence was significantly higher among farmers and fishermen compared to others and the gender specific difference was not significant. The results of a questionnaire based interview showed that 62.4% of the respondents reported to have participated in MDA in Lasar while it was 57.7% in Suak Gual village. About 42% of the Mf positive cases did not participate in MDA. Environmental surveys identified many swampy areas supporting the breeding of Mansonia vector species. Persistence of infection is evident and in the event of successful TAS3 it is necessary to monitor the situation and plan for focal MDA. Appropriate surveillance strategies including xenomonitoring in post-MDA situations need to be developed to prevent resurgence of infection. Possible role of animal reservoirs is discussed.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.90-99
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• 2021

본 연구의 목적은 간호관리학실습 교과내용의 중요도와 실습 참여 경험에 대한 학생과 임상현장지도자의 인식을 비교·분석해 간호관리학실습 개선의 기초자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 3개 대학 4학년 학생과 임상현장지도자를 대상으로 Mann-Whitney test와 교차분석 등으로 최종 343부 분석하였다. 연구 결과 간호대학생과 임상현장지도자 모두 간호관리학실습의 평가항목 중 '의사소통', '대인관계', '책임', '신뢰', '도덕성'을 중요 요소로 인식하였고 간호관리학실습 교과내용 중 가장 중요하게 인식한 상위 10개 항목 중 6개 항목('감염관리', '간호기록관리', '환자간호관리', '약품관리', '환자안전', '간호과오')은 두 그룹이 일치했다. 또한 임상현장지도자는 대인관계 및 관계윤리를 중요하다고 인식한 반면 간호대학생은 간호사의 '법적책임'을 중요하다고 인식했다. 두 그룹간의 실습경험 분석 결과, 간호대학생은 모두 간접 참여 경험이 높았으나 현장지도자는 직접 지도 경험이 높았다. 이와 같은 인식 차이가 확인된 교과내용은 학교와 실습기관의 유기적 파트너쉽 관계를 구축해 차이를 개선하고 간호대학생의 직접 실습 경험을 증대시키는 방안 마련이 필요하다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.482-489
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• 2021

Background: Asthma is an incurable hyper-responsive disease of the pulmonary system that is caused by various allergens, including indoor and outdoor stimulators. According to the Global Asthma Network, 339 million people suffered from asthma in 2018, with particularly severe forms in children. Numerous treatments for asthma are available; however, they are frequently associated with adverse effects such as growth retardation, neurological disorders (e.g., catatonia, poor concentration, and insomnia), and physiological disorders (e.g., immunosuppression, hypertension, hyperglycemia, and osteoporosis). Methods: Korean Red Ginseng has long been used to treat numerous diseases in many countries, and we investigated the anti-asthmatic effects and mechanisms of action of Korean Red Ginseng. Eighty-four BALB/c mice were assigned to 6 treatment groups: control, ovalbumin-induced asthma group, dexamethasone treatment group, and 3 groups treated with Korean Red Ginseng water extract (KRGWE) at 5, 25, or 50 mg/kg/day for 5 days. Anti-asthmatic effects of KRGWE were assessed based on biological changes, such as white blood cell counts and differential counts in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, serum IgE levels, and histopathological changes in the lungs, and by examining anti-asthmatic mechanisms, such as the cytokines associated with Th1, Th2, and Treg cells and inflammation pathways. Results: KRGWE affected ovalbumin-induced changes, such as increased white blood cell counts, increased IgE levels, and morphological changes (mucous hypersecretion, epithelial cell hyperplasia, inflammatory cell infiltration) by downregulating cytokines such as IL-12, IL-4, and IL-6 via GATA-3 inactivation and suppression of inflammation via NF-κB/COX-2 and PGE₂ pathways. Conclusion: KRGWE is a promising drug for asthma treatment.

• 융합신호처리학회논문지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.61-66
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• 2020

최근 치과 시술을 위한 국소마취 시 시술자의 피로감을 줄이고 수동 마취기의 단점을 보완한 다양한 전동형 마취액 주입기가 개발되어 임상에서 사용되고 있다. 이러한 전동형 마취액 주입기기에서는 약물 주입을 위한 압력을 정확하고 일정하게 전달하는 것이 매우 중요한 성능 요소이다. 이러한 전달 압력의 정확성을 평가하기 위하여 로드셀을 이용한 소형의 압력계가 많이 사용되는데, 로드셀 내부의 탄성체가 충분한 변위를 수용할 수 없는 경우가 있어 압력 성능 평가 시 오차를 발생시킬 수도 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 로드셀 방식의 압력측정기를 이용하여 압력 제어형 압력 인가 장치의 성능을 평가할 때 사용 가능한 비교적 큰 변위 수용이 가능한 실리콘-크롬강(Si-Cr강) 스프링 지그를 제안하였으며 유효성을 평가하였다. 제안된 스프링 지그의 압력 전달률과 상용의 치과용 마취액 주입장치를 이용한 반복 측정 결과, 스프링 지그 사용 시 보다 안정적인 결과를 얻을 수 있었으며, 비정상적으로 높게 측정되는 빈도가 줄어드는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제64권1호
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• pp.89-96
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• 2021

이 연구의 목적은 Caulerpa okamurae 에탄올 추출물(COE)이 제2형 당뇨병 치료의 약물 표적 중 하나인 당 대사 및 인슐린 민감성에 미치는 영향을 평가하는 것이다. COE는 in vitro 실험에서 단백질 티로신 포스타제 1B (PTP1B)와 디펩티딜 펩티데이즈-IV (DPP-IV) 효소 활성을 유의하게 억제시켰다. 또한, COE는 3T3-L1 지방세포와 제브라피쉬에서 당 흡수, 인슐린 수용체 기질(IRS-1) 및 당 수송체(GLUT4) 단백의 발현을 대조군에 비해 유의하게 향상시켰다. L6 근육세포의 덱사메타손(dexamethasone)으로 유도된 인슐린 저항성 모델에서도 COE는 인슐린 신호전달 및 당 흡수 단백의 발현을 효과적으로 증가시켰다. 더불어 인슐린 저항성 지표로 알려진 IRS-1 Ser307의 인산화 활성도 COE 첨가에 의해 유의하게 억제되었다. 그러나 COE는 췌장 베타세포의 인슐린 분비에는 아무런 영향을 미치지 않았다. 결론적으로 COE는 인슐린 표적세포와 제브라피쉬에서 인슐린 신호전달과 당 수송체 GLUT4 단백 발현의 조절을 통해 당 대사 및 인슐린 민감성을 개선시키는 것으로 밝혀졌다.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제59권4호
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• pp.341-348
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• 2020

ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter는 다양한 기질을 세포 밖과 세포 안으로 수송하는 대표적인 수송단백질이다. 곤충에서 ABC transporter는 살충제에 대한 저항성을 발달시키는 중요한 역할을 한다. 현재까지 모델곤충인 초파리를 대상으로 ABC transporter의 살충제 교차저항성에 관한 연구는 많이 수행되어오지 않았다. 본 연구에서는 ABC transporter에 속하는 Mdr49A 유전자가 여섯 종류의 살충제에 보이는 교차저항성 기작을 형질전환 초파리를 이용하여 구명하였다. 초파리 91-R과 91-C 계통은 공통된 조상으로부터 유래되었으며 91-R은 60년 이상 DDT에 노출되었지만 91-C는 어떠한 살충제에도 노출되지 않고 유지되어 왔다. 91-R 계통의 MDR49A 단백질에서 유래된 3개의 아미노산 돌연변이를 형질전환 초파리에 과발현 시켰을 때 carbofuran에 대해서 2.0~6.7배 그리고 permethrin에 대해서 2.5~10.5배의 교차저항성을 나타낸 반면 다른 약제, abamectin, imidacloprid, methoxychlor, prothiofos에 대해서는 어떠한 교차저항성도 나타내지 않았다. 이상의 결과는 Mdr49A 유전자의 과발현과 더불어 3개의 아미노산 돌연변이는 두 개 약제, carbofuran과 permethrin에 대해 교차저항성 기능을 한다고 제시하고 있다.