• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.527-533
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• 2018

This study compared the radioprotective effects of high-molecular-weight poly-gamma-glutamate (${\gamma}-PGA$, average molecular mass 3,000 kDa) and a reduced form of glutathione (GSH, a known radioprotector) on calf thymus DNA damage. The radiation-induced DNA damage was measured on the basis of the decreased fluorescence intensity after binding the DNA with ethidium bromide. All the experiments used $^{60}Co$ gamma radiation at 1,252 Gy, representing 50% DNA damage. When increasing the concentration of ${\gamma}-PGA$ from 0.33 to $1.65{\mu}M$, the DNA protection from radiation-induced damage also increased, with a maximum of 87% protection. Meanwhile, the maximal DNA protection when increasing the concentration of GSH was only 70%. Therefore, ${\gamma}-PGA$ exhibited significant radioprotective effects against gamma irradiation.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.206-210
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• 2016

Background: Ionizing radiation causes cellular damage and death through the direct damage and/or indirectly the production of ROS, which induces oxidative stress. This study was designed to evaluate the in vivo radioprotective effects of a bio-active material coated fabric (BMCF) against ${\gamma}$-irradiation-induced cellular damage in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. Materials and Methods: Healthy male SD rats wore bio-active material coated (concentrations in 10% and 30%) fabric for 7 days after 3 Gy of ${\gamma}$-irradiation. Radioprotective effects were evaluated by performing various biochemical assays including spleen and thymus index, WBC count, hepatic damage marker enzymes [aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT)] in plasma, liver antioxidant enzymes, and mitochondrial activity in muscle. Results and Discussions: Exposure to ${\gamma}$-irradiation resulted in hepatocellular and immune systemic damage. Gamma-irradiation induced decreases in antioxidant enzymes. However, wearing the BMCF-30% decreased significantly AST and ALT activities in plasma. Furthermore, wearing the BMCF-30% increased SOD (superoxide dismutase) and mitochondrial activity. Conclusion: These results suggest that wearing BMCF offers effective radioprotection against ${\gamma}$-irradiation-induced cellular damage in SD rats.

• 산업과 과학
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

최근 방사능 노출에 대한 염려에 대한 이슈가 높아지고 있다. 토양, 물, 공기, 작물등에 영향을 주며 장기적으로 환경오염 및 식량오염이 발생하며 나아가 사회적인 혼란 및 경제적 타격을 초래할 것으로 여겨진다. 방사능 노출로 질병을 일으키기도 하지만, 질병진단을 위한 방법으로, X선촬영, CT, PET-CT등 핵의학 검사를 실시하고, 암치료 목적으로 방사선 동위원소에 노출시키기도 한다. 후쿠시마 방사능 폐기물 방류소식으로 물, 특히 식수에 포함되는 방사선에 대한 헝가리의 사례 연구 및 남극 대륙의 Larsemann Hills 지역 검사에서 세계 보건 기구에서 권장하는 음용수의 규정된 방사능 한계 내에 있었다. DNA손상, 세포 및 장기손상, 암에 관련된 내용을 중심으로 방사선 보호제를 살펴보고, 또한 복구물질중 ACE억제제, 항산화제, 천연물질등에 관하여 여러 문헌을 조사하였다. 일상에서 방사능에 노출되지만 안전할 수 있는 이유는 아마도 방사선보호물질, 방사능 피폭에 대한 복구 물질이 있을 것으로 여겨, 가능한 물질들을 찾아보고자 한다.

• 동위원소회보
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.38-45
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• 2006

A new herbal composition. HemoHIM, was developed using irradiated animal models and was successfully applied as an immune-improving agent. In a view that the protection and recovery of immune, hematopoietic and self-renewal tissues are essential for radioprotective agents, HemoHIM was developed based on a novel combination of three edible herbs (Angelica Radix, Cnidii Rhizoma. Paeonin Radix) that meet all those requirements. HemoHIM significantly protected the immune and hematopoietic system and enhanced their recovery in y-irradiated mice. For the application of HemoHIM as a health functional food and a supplementary agent for the cancer patients, the efficacy of HemoHIM to improve the immune functions was further evaluated in immune-depressed animals and humans. Animal studies demonstrated that HemoHIM significantly improved the immune functions in cyclophosphamide-treated mice, aged mice, and dexamethasone-treated mice. In human studies, HemoHIM enhanced the immune activity and cytokine secretion in sub-healthy volunteers, and alleviated the severe leukocyre depression in cancer patients during radiation and chemotherapy. Based on these results, HemoHIM was approved by Korea FDA as a material of health functional food for immune function improvement and will be commercially available soon. This case of HemoHIM research and development suggested that irradiated animals can be good models for biological degenerations such as immune depression, self-renewal tissue damage, and aging for the development of biological modulators.