• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2023

Objectives We aimed to find out the improvement effect of Baekhogainsam-tang (Baihu Jia Renshen-tang, BIT) on metabolic syndrome and alteration of microbiota and gene expression. Methods We used male C57BI/6 mice and randomly assigned them into three groups. Normal control group was fed 10% kcal% fat diet, high-fat diet (HFD) group was fed 45% kcal% fat diet and 10% fructose water. BIT group was fed same diet as HFD group and treated by BIT for once daily, 6 days per week, total 8 weeks. We measured their body weight and food intake every week and performed oral glucose tolerance test 1 week before the end of the study. Then we collected the blood sample to measure triglyceride, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, insulin, and hemoglobin A1c. We harvested tissue of liver, muscle, fat, and large intestine for quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and histopathological examination. Fresh fecal samples were collected from each animal to verify alterations of gut microbiota and we used RNA from liver tissue for microarray analysis. Results The body weight and fat weight of BIT group were reduced compared to HFD group. The qPCR markers usually up-regulated in metabolic syndrome were decreased in BIT group. Bacteroides were higher in BIT group than other groups. There were also differences in gene expressions between two groups such as Cyp3a11 and Scd1. Conclusions We could find out BIT can ameliorate metabolic syndrome and suggest its effect is related to gut microbiota composition and gene expression pattern.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.157-165
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• 2007

This study was designed to evaluate the effects of fructose(F) or sucrose(S) and guar gum intake on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in 15-week-old male Goto-Kakizaki(GK) rats. Fifty rats were randomly assigned to 5 groups which were different in carbohydrate(25% of carbohydrate) and fiber(5% w/w) sources. The carbohydrate(CHO) sources of each group were comstarch(control group, 100% of CHO), fructose with cellulose(F), fructose with guar gum(FG), sucrose with cellulose(S), and sucrose with guar gum(SG). Each group was fed exterimental diet for 4 weeks. We measured food intake, body weight gain, adipose tissues weight and organs weight. We conducted oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT) and measured plasma insulin concentration to examine carbohydrate metabolism. To evaluate lipid metabolism, we measured the lipid profile of plasma, liver and feces. Food intake and weight gain of FG or SG groups tended to be less than those of F or S groups. Perirenal and epididymal fat pad weights of SG group were significantly lower than those of S group and those of FG group tended to be lower than those of F group. In OGTT, blood glucose values of F or S groups were significantly higher than those of C group, and FG or SG groups tended to be lower than those of F or S groups during the experimental time. The area under the curve(AUC) of C group was significantly highest among the groups, AUC and plasma insulin concentration of FG or SG groups tended to be lower than those of F or S groups. Plasma and hepatic triglyceride (TG) of FG and SG groups were significantly lower than those of F and S groups, plasma and hepatic total lipid(TL) and total cholesterol(TC) of FG and SG groups tended to be lower than those of F and S groups. Fecal TL, TG and TC of FG or SG groups tended to be higher than those of F and S groups. In conclusion, intake of guar gum should improve carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in partial substitution of fructose or sucrose for cornstarch in GK rats.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.55-61
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• 2008

Non processed onion (Allium cepa L.) powder or onion powder processed with ${\beta}-cyclodextrin+1%$ calcium chloride+1% soluble starch solution was added to the diet of 16 week old Wistar and spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) for 5 weeks. 36 SHR and Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 diet groups, each of six. They were named control, NPO (non processed onion), PO (processed onion). The rats of the control group were fed diet without onion powder. To NPO and PO groups were added 5% of non processed onion and processed onion, respectively. Body weight gain, food efficiency ratio (FER), blood pressure, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activity and Na excretion of urine and feces were analyzed. The processed onion and non processed onion diet reduced body weight gain without affeting the total food intake in Wistar rats (p<0.05). The body weight gain was lowest in Wistar rats fed with a diet with processed onion powder. The rats fed with diet containing PO or NPO had lower blood systolic blood pressure in SHR (p<0.05). The effect of onion powder on decreasing the blood pressure was not significant in Wistar rats. The ACE activity in lung was lowered in the SHR fed with either PO or NPO (p<0.05) compared to those fed with control diet. The urinary Na excretion was significantly lower in SHR than Wistar rats. The effects of PO and NPO on increasing the urinary and fecal excretion of Na were significant (p<0.05). These results suggest that onion processed with ${\beta}-cyclodextrin+1%$+1% calcium chloride+1% soluble starch solution to reduce volatile flavor, browning and caking preserves an antihypertensive effect of non processed onion.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.109-127
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• 2023

Objectives : It was conducted to experimentally analyze the effects of acupuncture treatment at CV12, ST25, and ST36 on weight, FBCS, fat metabolism, microbiome, and metabolome changes in the general diet rat and the high-fat diet rat. Methods : It was classified into four groups: general diet & non-treatment group (ND), general diet & acupuncture treatment group (ND+AT), high-fat diet & non-treatment group (HFD), and high-fat diet & acupuncture treatment group (HFD-AT). After acupuncture treatment was performed on CV12, ST25, and ST36, changes in body weight, FBCS, fat metabolism, microbiome, and metabolome were analyzed. Results : Compared to the ND group, acupuncture treatment performed on CV12, ST25, and ST36 in the ND+AT group had no significant effect. Compared to the HFD group, CV12, ST25, and ST36 acupuncture in the HFD+AT group reduced weight, fat weight, inflammatory cytokine IL-6 expression, and lipid droplet accumulation in liver tissue. Acupuncture can promote fat metabolism and relieve inflammatory conditions. Differences in diversity between ND and HFD groups were clear in changes in microbiome, fecal metabolites, and serum metabolites. As a result of some microbiome and metabolites involved in fat decomposition, intestinal lipid absorption, and blood lipid concentration control, such as Intestinimonas, Ruminococcus 1, pyroglutamic acid, tryptophan, and inositol, it was observed that the acupuncture treatment effect was evident in the disease-induced imbalance. Conclusions : Acupuncture treatment performed on CV12, ST25, ST36 clearly observed various regulatory actions on obesity induced by high-fat diet, confirming that the action of acupuncture treatment mainly plays a role in controlling an unbalanced state.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제65권6호
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• pp.1290-1307
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• 2023

This study investigated the effect of processed forms (defatted or hydrolyzed) of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens L., BSFL) as a protein substitute on broilers. Experiment 1 was a feeding experiment, and Experiment 2 was a metabolism experiment. In Experiment 1, a total of 120 day-old Arbor Acres broilers (initial body weight 39.52 ± 0.24 g) were used for 28 days. There were 8 replicate pens, and 5 broilers were assigned to each pen. In Experiment 2, a total of 36 day-old broilers (initial body weight 39.49 ± 0.21 g) were used for the metabolism trial. There were 2 broilers in a metabolism cage and six replicate cages per treatment. The dietary treatments were as follows: a basal diet (CON), a basal diet without fishmeal and substitute with defatted BSFL (T1), a basal diet without fishmeal and a substitute with hydrolyzed BSFL (T2). In Experiment 1, during the entire experimental period, the T2 group significantly increased (p < 0.05) body weight gain and feed intake compared to the CON and T1 groups. The feed conversion ratio showed a lower tendency (p = 0.057) in the T2 group than in the CON and T1 groups. At 2 weeks, the CON and T2 groups were significantly higher (p < 0.05) crude protein (CP) digestibility than the T1 group. At 4 weeks, the total protein level significantly increased (p < 0.05) in the CON and T2 groups compared to the T1 group. In Experiment 2, the CP digestibility significantly increased (p < 0.05) in the T2 group compared to the CON and T1 group at weeks 2 and 4. At week 4 amino acid digestibility, the T2 group significantly increased (p < 0.05) lysine, methionine, tryptophan, and glycine digestibility compared to the T1 group. There was no difference in fecal microbiota among the treatment groups. In conclusion, feeding hydrolyzed BSFL as a fishmeal substitute in broiler diets improved growth performance, CP digestibility, and specific amino acid digestibility. Therefore, it is considered that hydrolyzed BSFL in broiler diets can be sufficiently used as a new protein source.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제65권6호
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• pp.1226-1241
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• 2023

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace mineral that plays an important role in physiological processes by regulating the antioxidant defense system and enhancing immunity. Chromium is an essential mineral involved in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and also plays a role in maintaining normal insulin function. Based on these advantages, we hypothesized that the addition of selenomethionine (SeMet) and organic chromium (OC) to broiler diets would increase Se deposition, antioxidant capacity and immune response in meat. Therefore, this study analyzed the effects of OC and SeMet on growh performance, nutrients digestibility, blood profiles, intestinal morphology, meat quality characteristics, and taxonomic analysis of broilers. A total of 168 one-day-old broiler chicken (Arbor Acres) were randomly allotted to 3 groups based on the initial body weight of 37.33 ± 0.24 g with 7 replicate per 8 birds (mixed sex). The experiments period was 28 days. Dietary treatments were folloewd: Basal diets based on corn-soybean meal (CON), basal diet supplemented with 0.2 ppm OC and 0.2 ppm SeMet (CS4), and basal diet supplemented with 0.4 ppm OC and 0.4 ppm SeMet (CS8). Supplementation of OC and SeMet did not affect on growth performance, nutrient digestibility. However, CS8 supplementation increased in duodenum villus height and villus height : crypt depth, and increased in breast meat Se deposition. In addition, CS8 group showed higher uric acid and total antioxidant status than CON group. Taxonomic analysis at phylum level revealed that Proteobacteria and Firmicutes of CS4 and CS8 were lower than CON group. In genus level, the relative abundance of fecal Lactobacillus and Enterococcus of CS4 and CS8 groups were higher than CON group. In short, 0.4 ppm OC and 0.4 ppm SeMet supplementation to broiler diet supporitng positive gut microbiome change, also enhancing antioxidant capacity, and Se deposition in breast meat.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제34권7호
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• pp.1484-1490
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• 2024

The gut microbiota is a key factor significantly impacting host health by influencing metabolism and immune function. Its composition can be altered by genetic factors, as well as environmental factors such as the host's surroundings, diet, and antibiotic usage. This study aims to examine how the characteristics of the gut microbiota in pigs, used as source animals for xenotransplantation, vary depending on their rearing environment. We compared the diversity and composition of gut microbiota in fecal samples from pigs raised in specific pathogen-free (SPF) and conventional (non-SPF) facilities. The 16S RNA metagenome sequencing results revealed that pigs raised in non-SPF facilities exhibited greater gut microbiota diversity compared to those in SPF facilities. Genera such as Streptococcus and Ruminococcus were more abundant in SPF pigs compared to non-SPF pigs, while Blautia, Bacteroides, and Roseburia were only observed in SPF pigs. Conversely, Prevotella was exclusively present in non-SPF pigs. It was predicted that SPF pigs would show higher levels of processes related to carbohydrate and nucleotide metabolism, and environmental information processing. On the other hand, energy and lipid metabolism, as well as processes associated with genetic information, cell communication, and diseases, were predicted to be more active in the gut microbiota of non-SPF pigs. This study provides insights into how the presence or absence of microorganisms, including pathogens, in pig-rearing facilities affects the composition and function of the pigs' gut microbiota. Furthermore, this serves as a reference for tracing whether xenotransplantation source pigs were maintained in a pathogen-controlled environment.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.137-149
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• 2005

2004년 1월부터 12월까지 충남지역 5개 지정 협력병원에서 수거한 설사환자의 대변가검물 787건에 대한 병원성세균, 설사바이러스 및 원충에 대한 검사를 실시하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 병원성 세균 10종에 대한 검사결과 Salmonella spp. 27건, 병원성대장균 20건(EHEC 3건, EPEC 9건, ETEC 8건), Clostridium perfringens 18건, Staphy-lococcus aureus 6건, Vibrio parahaem-olyticus 4건과 Shigella spp. 4건 등 79건이 분리되었다. 병원성 바이러스 4종에 대한 검사결과 rotavirus 115건, norovirus 55건, astro-virus 5건, rotavirus 4건, norovirus 4건의 혼합감염, adenovirus 3건, rotavi-rus 2건과 astrovirus 2건의 혼합감염으로 총 190건이 검출되었다. 원충 3종에 대한 검사결과 Entam-oeba histolytica 5건, Giardia lamblia 1건으로 6건이 검출되었다. 병원성세균은 10세 이하에서 26.8%, 61세 이상에서 45.6%, 바이러스는 10세 이하에서 65.8%, 61세 이상에서 17.4% 그리고 원충은 10세 이하에서 83.3%, 61세 이상에서 16.7%로 모두 10세 이하와 61세 이상에서 높은 검출을 보였다. 특히, 5세 이하의 어린이 경우 세균은 20.3%, 바이러스는 63.7% 그리고 원충은 83.3%로 높은 검출을 보였다. 병원성세균은 월별, 계절별로 분리율 차이가 미미하나 1월과 3월에 각각 2.5%로 가장 적게 분리되었고 8월에 16.7%로 가장 많이 분리되었다. 병원성 바이러스는 9월에 1.6%로 가장 적게 4월에 14.7%로 가장 많이 검출 되었다. Salmonella spp.는 ampicillin, chloramphenicol, tetracycline, nalidixic acid, ticarcillin에 비교적 높은 내성을 나타냈고, Shigella spp.는 ampicillin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, chloram-phenicol, tetracycline, ampicillin/sulbactam, ticarcillin에 비교적 높은 내성을 나타냈으며, 병원성대장균은 ampicillin, ceph-alothin, gentamicin, tetracycline, nalidi-xic acid, ampicllin/sulbactam, ticarcillin에 비교적 높은 내성을 나타내었다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.963-974
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• 2005

본 시험은 두충 급여가 거세한우의 성장, 도체특성, 육질특성 및 육의 지방산 조성에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위하여 수행하였다. 기초사료로 배합사료와 볏짚을 급여하였으며, 건조 두충 잎을 건물기준으로 조사료의 3, 5 및 10%를 대체․급여하였다. 시험사료의 사료적 가치를 평가하기 위하여 평균체중 321±13kg의 거세한우 72두(4개구$\time$6 두$\time$3 반복)를 공시하여 약 15개월간 실시하였다. 일당 증체량은 대조구를 포함한 모든 처리구에서 0.81-0.86kg으로 유의차는 없었다. 사료요구율도 대조구를 포함한 모든 처리구에서 10.05-10.59로서 개선효과는 없었다. 분변내 NH3 가스 발생량은 두충 잎의 급여비율이 높을수록 감소하였다. 즉 40℃에서 12시간 발효시에는 대조구와 3% 구는 각각 30.6ppm과 29.8ppm이었으나 5% 구와 10% 구는 각각 20.3ppm과 21.6ppm으로 낮았다(p<0.05). 등지방 두께는 대조구는 15.0mm였으며 5-10% 급여시 10.2-10.5mm로 얇은 경향이었다(p<0.05). 육량 A 등급 출현율은 3% 급여시 약 20%가 증가하였으며, 육질 1+와 1 등급 출현율은 두충 잎을 5-10% 급여시 약 10-15%가 증가하였다. 등심의 육색에 대한 CIE L*, a* 및 b* 값은 각 시험구간 차이는 없었으며, 우둔의 CIE L*, a* 및 b* 값에서도 각 시험구간에 차이는 없었다. 지방산 함량에 있어서 등심과 우둔에서 공히 C18:1은 두충 잎을 5-10% 급여구에서 증가하였다(p<0.05). 등심의 cholesterol 함량은 10% 급여한 구가 53.3mg /100g으로 대조구와 3% 구 및 5% 구의 55.7-57.0mg/100g으로 비해 낮았다(p<0.05). 하리의 발생비율은 대조구가 약 20.3%였으며 두충 잎을 5-10% 대체 급여할 경우에는 10.4-12.5%로 크게 감소되었다(p<0.05). 호흡기 발병비율은 두충 잎을 대체함으로 개선되는 경향이지만 유의차는 없었다. 이상의 결과를 종합하면, 두충 잎에는 다양한 기능성을 가지는 생리활성 물질이 상당량 함유된 기능성 사료로의 개발 가능성이 매우 높다. 또한 두충 잎을 음건하여 반추동물에 급여할 경우 육질 개선 및 하리 발생비율이 감소되기 때문에 고급육 생산에 효과적이었다. 따라서 두충 잎을 거세한우에 급여할 경우 조사료의 5-10%를 대체하는 것이 가장 유리할 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.321-328
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• 2007

자돈 사료에 지황, 당귀, 작약, 감초, 오미자, 천궁으로 조제된 한방생약제제 Herb Mix(허브바이오 Co.)의 첨가가 생산성, 영양소 소화율, 분내 미생물균총 그리고 혈액성상에 미치는 영향을 검정하기 위해 총 4주간의 사양실험을 2차에 걸쳐 실시하였다. 1차 실험동물은 약 4주령 3원 교잡종(Y×L×D) 이유자돈 45두(거세돈)를 공시 하였으며 대조구, Herb Mix 0.15% 첨가구 그리고 Herb Mix Gold 0.15% 첨가구 등 3처리구에 처리당 5반복, 반복당 3두씩 대사케이지에 완전 임의로 배치하였다. 2차 시험은 1차와 같은 연령과 품종의 이유자돈 48두(거세돈)를 공시하였으며 대조구, Herb Mix 0.1%, 0.2% 그리고 0.3% 첨가구 등 4처리구에 처리구당 4반복, 반복당 3두씩 배치하였다. 1차 실험의 결과, 일당증체량은 한방제제 첨가구들이 대조구에 비해 유의하게(p<0.05) 개선되었으나 Herb Mix와 Herb Mix Gold 첨가구 사이에는 차이가 없었다. 2차 실험의 결과, 증체량과 사료 섭취량에 있어서 모든 첨가구가 대조구에 비해 유의적으로(P<0.05) 증가하였으나 첨가구들 사이에는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 영양소 소화율에서는 1차 시험에서는 건물과 NFE에서 유의적으로(P< 0.05) 한방제제 첨가구들이 낮았으며 2차 시험에서도 유의적 차이는 보이지 않았으나 전체적으로 한방제제 첨가구들이 낮은 경향을 보였다. 혈청 IgG 함량과 WBC수는 1, 2차 시험 모두 대조구에 비해 한방제제 첨가구들이 모두 유의적으로(P<0.05) 감소하였으며 스트레스 지수(SI)도 감소하였다. 분 내 균총수는 1, 2차 실험 모두 E. coli 수는 한방제제 첨가구들이 유의하게 적었으며(P<0.05) Lactocbacilli 수는 유의적으로 증가하였다.