• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.480-488
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• 2012

Polyphenols may be primarily responsible for the health benefits associated with tea consumption. However, the benefits of the tea polyphenols to bone health have not been studied well. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Oolong tea on bone mineral density and bone-related markers in ovariectomized rats. Sprague-Dawley female rats were randomly assigned to Sham-Control, Sham-Oolongtea, Ovx-Control, and Ovx-Oolongtea groups. Bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) were estimated by using PIXImus (GE Lunar Co, Wisconsin.) in the spine and femur. After 6 weeks of the experimental diets, body weight gain, food intake, and food efficiency ratio (FER) were significantly higher in Ovx groups than in Sham groups regardless of diet. The serum concentration of calcium, phosphorus, ALP, and calcitonin were not significantly different according to Oolong tea supplementation. There were no significant differences in urinary calcium and phosphorus excretion between all groups. The urinary DPD crosslinks value was significantly higher in the Ovx-Control group than in the Sham-Oolongtea group. Spine BMD, femur BMD, and spine BMD per body weight were significantly lower in the Ovx groups than in the Sham groups regardless of diet. In the OVX group, spine BMC per body weight, femur BMD per body weight and femur BMC per body weight were significantly higher in the Oolong tea groups than in Control groups. It was concluded that Oolong tea supplementation positively influenced bone health in ovariectomized rats.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.327-333
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• 2017

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Complications of diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease, are associated with increased mortality among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Homocysteine has been recently identified as a predictor of cardiovascular disease-related complications in diabetes. We investigated whether or not supplementation with folic acid tablets can lower homocysteine levels and improve parameters related with vascular complications. SUBJECTS/METHODS: We conducted a non-randomized 8-week trial involving postmenopausal diabetic women (n = 25) supplemented with $800{\mu}g$ of folic acid ($400{\mu}g$ twice a day) daily. Subjects' serum levels of folate, homocysteine, and vitamin $B_{12}$ were measured, along with vascular function and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity. RESULTS: Folic acid supplementation significantly increased serum folate levels (P < 0.0001), reduced homocysteine levels (P < 0.0001), and increased vitamin $B_{12}$ levels (P = 0.0063). There were significant decreases in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels as well as the ratios of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocities were not altered by supplementation. Changes in serum vitamin $B_{12}$ after folic acid supplementation were negatively correlated with changes in brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity. CONCLUSIONS: In this study on postmenopausal Korean women with type 2 diabetes mellitus, folic acid supplementation reduced serum homocysteine levels, increased serum folate and vitamin $B_{12}$ levels, and lowered lipid parameters.

• 생태와환경
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.282-291
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 두루미류의 개체군 및 서식밀도에 영향을 주는 요인 중 자연적 요인과 함께, 인간에 의한 직 간접적인 교란의 영향에 의한 서식분포모델을 도출하고자 하였다. 대상지역은 강원도 철원군의 민간인통제지역이며, 2009년부터 2014년까지 매년 1월의 두루미와 재두루미의 분포를 대상으로 하였다. 두루미류의 서식밀도는 거주지, 군사시설, 통행량이 빈번한 도로와 가까울수록 서식밀도가 감소하였고, 거리가 멀어질수록 서식밀도는 증가하였다. 통행량이 적은 도로, 잠자리와의 거리 및 비닐하우스의 밀도가 증가할수록 두루미류의 서식밀도는 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 또한, 두루미류의 서식밀도는 민간인통제지역 외부보다 내부의 밀도가 높게 나타났다. 전체 요인을 이용해 단계적 진입을 통한 회귀분석의 결과, 두루미는 $3.4{\times}$AV_FE (이용이 가능한 농경지의 면적 ha)+$1.27{\times}$N_RES (거주지와의 거리 km)-$0.54{\times}$CCZ_0 (민통선 내:0-외:1)+$0.4{\times}$N_HTR (통행량이 많은 도로와의 거리)-1.40이었다. 재두루미는 $9.0{\times}$AV_FE-$5.47{\times}$N_LTR (통행량이 낮은 도로와의 거리 km)+$0.49{\times}$N_Lake (저수지와의 거리 km)+1.02이었다. 두루미와 재두루미 모두 공통적으로 이용 가능한 농경지의 면적이 중요하였고, 두루미에서는 거주지와의 거리 및 통행량이 많은 도로와의 거리가, 재두루미에서는 통행량이 낮은 도로와의 거리가 중요한 요인으로 나타났다. 두 가지 종 모두에서 모델에 의한 추정값과 실제 분포를 이용한 밀도 사이에 유의미한 상관관계가 나타났다.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.325-337
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• 2014

To assess the functional structure of prepro-melanin-concentrating hormone (pMCH), we isolated and cloned pMCH (of-pMCH) mRNA from the brain of the olive flounder, Paralichthys olivaceus, and compared its amino acid sequence with those from other animals. In addition, to examine whether activation of the brain of-pMCH gene is influenced by background color, density, and feeding, we compared pMCH mRNA activities against different background colors (bright and dark) and at different densities (100% PCA and 200% PCA). To examine whether the pMCH gene is related with malpigmentation of blind-side skin and appetite, we compared pMCH gene expression between ordinary and hypermelanic flounders, and between feeding and fasting flounders. The of-pMCH cDNA was 405 bp in the open reading frame [ORF] and encoded a protein of 135 amino acids; MCH was 51 bp in length and encoded a protein of 17 amino acids. An obvious single band of the expected size was obtained from the brain and pituitary by RT-PCR. In addition, of-pMCH gene activity was significantly higher in the bright background only at low density (< 100% PCA) making the ocular skin of fish whitening, and in ordinary fish. However, the gene activity was significantly decreased in dark background, at high density (>200% PCA), and in hypermelano fish. These results suggest that skin whitening camouflage of the flounder is induced by high MCH gene activity, and the density disturbs the function of background color in the physiological color change. Moreover, our data suggest that a low level of MCH gene activity may be related to malpigmentation of the blind-side skin. In feeding, although pMCH gene activity was significantly increased by feeding in the white background, the pMCH gene activity in the dark background was not influenced by feeding, indicating that the MCH gene activity increased by feeding can be offset by dark background color, or is unaffected by appetite. In conclusion, this study showed that MCH gene expression is related to ocular-skin whitening camouflage and blind-skin hypermelanosis, and is influenced by background color and density.

• 생태와환경
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.322-330
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• 2018

산림 생태계에서 초식 곤충은 생물 다양성의 구조와 기능에서 주요한 역할을 담당하는데 알려져 있는 곤충 종 수의 25%를 차지할 정도로 중요한 부분이다. 초식 곤충 종 풍부도와 다양성은 식물 종 다양성과 밀접한 연관을 지니고 있다. 이 연구에서는 우리나라 온대림에 서식하는 초식 곤충 활동량을 나타내는 식흔량이 먹이식물 다양성, 균등도, 나뭇잎 수, 먹이식물 밀도와 관련된 기저단면적(basal area), 흉고직경(DBH)과 어떠한 관련이 있는가를 알고자 하였다. 지리산국립공원 온대낙엽수림에 0.1 ha의 방형구를 두 군데 설치하여 잎을 씹어먹는 초식 곤충(chewer)에 의한 식흔량을 측정하였다. 연구결과 평균 11.2% (${\pm}1.76%$)의 식흔 발생량을 확인하였고, 조사 지역 중 식물 다양성이 높은 곳보다 낮은 곳에서 식흔량이 더 많았다. 또한 한국 남부 온대림에서 초식 곤충 활동에는 밀도 요인인 기저단면적이 긍정적으로 작용하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 추후 온대 낙엽활엽수림의 영양 단계(trophic level)에서 초식 곤충의 여러 길드가 어떤 작용으로 영향을 받는가에 대한 연구가 필요하다고 생각한다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.75-85
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• 2023

Objectives: Suspending bisphosphonates (BPs) to reduce the risk and severity of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) remains controversial. In this study, we quantitatively evaluated the clinical significance of BP suspension before surgery in osteoporosis patients with MRONJ. Materials and Methods: We analyzed 24 osteoporosis patients with MRONJ who were treated from 2012 to 2020 at Seoul National University Dental Hospital and compared the treatment outcomes of those who suspended BPs with those who did not. The number of surgical interventions, follow-up panoramic radiographs for relative bone density measurement, and laboratory blood tests including white blood cells, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, absolute neutrophil count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and alkaline phosphatase were analyzed. ANOVA, Student's t-test, and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to compare results. Fisher's exact test was used to discover the association between treatment outcome and BP suspension, and Pearson's correlation test was used to measure the statistical relationship between the changes in serum inflammatory markers. Results: The number of interventions was significantly higher in the non-drug suspension group due to recurrence (P<0.05). The relative bone density in patients who suspended BPs was significantly different over time (P<0.05), with the highest density at one-year follow-up. Fisher's exact test shows an association between successful treatment outcomes and BP suspension. The alkaline phosphatase and erythrocyte sedimentation rate levels decreased significantly in the BP-suspended group, and a positive correlation was found between these elevated markers. Conclusion: A significant increase in bone density throughout follow-up and a lower number of interventions were found in the BP suspension group compared to the non-drug suspension group. Also, BP suspension decreased inflammatory markers in the serum after surgery, resulting in good treatment outcomes. BP suspension is a prognostic factor for MRONJ and should be implemented before surgery.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제30권12호
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• pp.782-787
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• 2017

There is growing interest in power inductors in which metal soft magnetic powder and epoxy resin are combined. In this field, the process technology for increasing the packing density of magnetic particles in an injection molding process is very important. However, little research has been reported in this regard. In order to improve the packing density, we investigated and compared the sedimentation heights of pastes for three types of soft magnetic alloy powders as a function of the mixing ratios and the type of resin used. Experimental results showed that the packing density was the highest (71.74%) when the mixing ratio was 80 : 16 : 4 (Sendust : Fe-S : CIP) according to the particle size using an SE-4125 resin. In addition, the packing density was found to be inversely related to the layer separation distance. As a result, it was confirmed that the dispersion of solid particles in the paste was important for curing; however, the duration of the curing process can greatly affect the packing density of the final composite.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.181-187
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• 2007

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify the relationship between obesity and bone mineral density in middle aged women. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was utilized with a check list and physiological measurements. A total of 827 convenient samples were recruited from women who lived in the community. Bone mineral density was measured by T-score using the pixi method of Lumar on the left heel. Descriptive statistics and pearson correlation coefficient were utilized for data analysis. Results: Most were assessed as having normal weight(37.9%) or obese (57.4%) by BMI. Only 32% was assessed as having normal bone mineral density, while 40.3% had osteopenia, and 27.7% as osteoporosis. The BMI scores were significantly related to age, and episodes of fractures. Those with lower bone mineral density reported significantly more episodes of fractures and chronic disease. The T scores of Bone mineral density were significantly correlated with the scores of BMI (r= .126, p< .001). Conclusion: There is a strong need to develop intervention programs for this age group to manage bone mineral density loss to prevent occurrences of osteoporosis, and episodes of fracture.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.35-44
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• 1993

This study was aimed at investigating the relationship of stress perception and psychopathology with biological variables such as systolic and diastolic blood pressure. serum total cholesterol high density lipoprotein and triglyceride in 50 adult patients with essential hypertension and 50 normotensive individuals. Both of the groups were matched to each other regarding age, sex, the level of education and BMI(body mass index). Stress perception and psychopathology between the two groups were compared using GARS and SCL-90-R scales. Biological variables such as blood pressure(systolic. diastolic), serum total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein and triglyceride were measured in all the subjects. The results were as follows ; 1) Hypertensive patients scored significantly higher than normotensive individuals in stress perception related to unusual happenings, change or no change in routine and overall global area, respectively. 2) Regarding psychopathology, hypertensive patients scored significantly higher than normotensive individuals in depression. hostility and interpersonal sensitivity. respectively. 3) Systolic blood pressure had a significantly positive correlation with scores of stress perception related to sickness and injury, and change or no change in routine, respectively. Diastolic blood pressure had a significantly positive correlation with scores of stress perception related to change or no change in routine. 4) In hypertensive patients. the level of serum total cholesterol had a significantly positive correlation with scores of stress perception related to unusual happenings. However, the level of serum triglyceride had a significantly negative correlation with scores of stress perception related to changes in relationships, sickness or injury, and change or no chang in routine. 5) There were no significant correlations between scores of stress perception and biological factors in the normotensive group. 6) The level of serum triglyceride correlated negatively with phobic anxiety in hypertensive group. whereas it correlated positively with PSDI in normotensive group. In conclusion, these results suggest that hypertensive patients have higher level of stress perception and psychopathology than normal individuals. In hypertensive patients, their stress perception is suggested to be correlated with serum cholesterol.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.120-127
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• 2021

연구목적: 본 연구는 미분무 소화설비의 FDS모델링 수행에 있어 액적과 관련된 변수의 설정 변화가 살수밀도에 미치는 영향을 알아보았다. 연구방법: 미분무 노즐의 살수 현상을 FDS에서 해석할 경우 액적과 관련하여 설정할 수 있는 항목 중 초당액적수, 액적속도, 입경분포함수, 분사패턴형태의 값을 입력하여 분석된 결과를 검토하였다 연구결과: 분석결과에서, 초당미립자 수 설정은 일정 값 이상이 되면 유사한 바닥면의 살수밀도를 보여주었다. 액적속도는 낮아짐에 따라 중심부분의 살수밀도를 높이지만 0.15m 이상 떨어진 거리에서는 낮아짐을 알 수 있었다. 입경분포함수의 변화에 대한 분석에서, 𝛾값의 증가는 중심부분의 살수밀도의 증가를 가져오지만, 떨어진 위치에서의 값은 감소를 가져온다는 점을 알 수 있었다. 가우시안 분포를 적용한 결과에 비하여 균등분포를 적용하는 경우 중앙값은 극적으로 낮아지지만 인접위치에서의 값은 증가함을 보여준다. 결론: FDS의 액적특성에 관련된 변수들은 각각 바닥면의 살수밀도에 영향을 준다. 그러므로 화재 진압이나 냉각 등의 해석에 들어가기 전 신뢰성을 확보하기 위하여 입력변수에 대한 면밀한 검토가 필요하다.