• 대한본초학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.25-29
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• 2013

Objectives : The dried root of Sophora flavescens Aiton have been used to treat patient with skin diseases such as eczema in Eastern countries. S. flavescens can clear away heat and dry dampness and purge sthenic-fire from the liver and gallbladder. Recently, anti-allergic effect of S. flavescens has been reported. However, the effect on skin condition of contact dermatitis still remains unknown. Thus, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of S. flavescens on contact dermatitis. Methods : In order to investigate the effects of S. flavescens (methanol extract of S. flavescens, MESR) on skin condition, the contact dermatitis was induced in mice skin by using 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB). As the effective endpoints, skin thickness, skin weight, histopathological change were checked. In addition, effects on skin lesion, body weight and spleen/body weight ratio were also investigated. Results : Topical application of MESR ($500{\mu}g/day$) lowered skin thickness (P < 0.05) and skin weight (P < 0.05), respectively. MESR-treated group showed diminished spongiosis and immune cell infiltration in skin tissues compared to those of non-treated control group. The inhibition of skin lesions was also observed in MESR-treated group. In addition, MESR did not affect body weight gain and spleen/body weight ratio in contrast with those in dexamethasone-treated group. Conclusion : These data suggest that Sophorae Radix could improve skin lesion of contact dermatitis. This indicates the possibility for Sophorae Radix to be used to patients with skin diseases such as contact dermatitis.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.1091-1097
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• 2001

The main experiments was investigated the skin tissue damage changing for the skin bum having influence on the skin and the liver and also observed the radical liver weight, ALT in the serum, the fluctuating of AST for the skin bum causing to the liver damage. Anatomically the edema formation of skin after thermal injury was showed, and skin bum increased liver weight (% of body weight, p<0.05) and the activity of serum aniline aminotrasferase (p<0.05), and also histologically induced wes of epidermal layer, protein degeneration of connective tissue, local hemorrhage and degeneration of glandular epithelium in the skin tissue. Liver tissue showed the evidences of postbum damage, they were sinusoidal dilatation, cell swelling, infiltration of inflammatory cells.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.59-64
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• 2017

Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi is one of major herbs used to treat patients with skin diseases diagnosed by wind-heat syndrome. This study was designed to investigate the effects of Scutellaria baicalensis Extract (SBE) on skin lesion of Contact dermatitis (CD) in mice. We investigated the effects of SBE on skin thickness, skin lesions, erythema index and melanin index in vivo. The effects on body weights and spleen/body weight ratio were also investigated in mice with CD induced by topical application of 1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB). In our results, topical application of SBE lowered skin thickness significantly. In addition, SBE ameliorated skin lesions such as erythema, exudate and petechia in mice with CD. SBE also inhibited erythema index elevated by DNFB significantly. finally, SBE did not affect body weight and spleen/body weight ratio. In conclusion, these data imply that SBE can ameliorate skin lesion of CD such as erythema, exudate and petechia, and be used to treat CD patients with relative safety.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.46-51
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• 2022

Objectives: This study was performed to evaluate the skin irritation toxicity of processed sulfur. Methods: All experiments were conducted at Medvill (Korea), an institution authorized to perform non-clinical studies, under the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations. In order to investigate skin irritation toxicity of processed sulfur, we divided the back of six rabbits into two control sites and two test sites. One of each of the two control and test sites was then designated abraded sites and intact sites. In test sites, 0.5 g of processed sulfur was applied to the back of the rabbit for 24 hours, and in control sites, 0.5 g of sterile distilled water was applied in the same way. We observed and evaluated mortality, weight, general symptoms, and skin irritation toxicity. This study was conducted with the approval of the Animal Ethics Committee (Approval number: IAC2020-1549). Results: In all experiments, no dead animals were observed. In all cases, skin coloration was observed at 24 hours after processed sulfur administration. This coloration lasted up to 48 hours and is believed to be the effect of the administration of test substances. Weight measurement indicated that weight was lost 72 hours after administration in three cases, but this is considered an accidental weight change. Normal weight gain was observed in the remaining subjects. In all animals, no skin irritation toxicity was observed, and the primary irritation index (P.I.I) was calculated as 0.0 according to Draize's evaluation method. Conclusion: The above findings suggest that it is relatively safe to apply a processed sulfur to the skin. Further research on this topic is needed to provide more specific evidence.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.130-134
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• 1996

Background: This study was designed to determine the distance from skin to lumbar epidural space in obstetric parturients and whether weight, height, or PI (ponderal index, $kg/m^2$) might influence the epidural depth. Methods: 71 obstetric patients undergoing elective cesarean section during epidural anesthesia in L2-3 level were partitioned into groups according to their prepregnant BMI(body mass index), and in each group weight, height, PI, epidural depth were measured. Results: All patients were classified as underweight(n=18), normal(n=49), overweight(n=4) and no one was partitioned into obese group. the distance from skin to lumbar epidural space was found to be 3.7 cm(underweight), 4.1 cm(normal), 4.7 cm(over weight) and total mean distance was found to be 4.0 cm. The epidural depth had correlation with weight and height in underweight, and weight and PI in normal, but had no correlation with any measurements in overweight group. Conclusion: These results suggest body weight may be a useful parameter for predicting the distance from skin to lumbar epidural space in underweight and normal weight obstetric parturients.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.129-139
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• 1991

Preventive effect of red ginseng saponin on experimentally-induced hyperkeratosis was investigated by ultrastructural observation, skin weight and epidermal lipid analysis. Hexadecane increased skin weight per unit area and epidermal lipids, free fatty acids, cholesterol and triglyceride in guinea pig skin. Topical application of ginseng saponin reduced these hyperkeratotic responses regradless of the concentration and the purity of ginseng saponin. Ultrastructurally, lipids and empty space-containing multiple horny cells were piled and nuclear remnants, desmosome, desmosomal bodies, tight junction were shown in the stratum corneum of hexadecane-treated skin.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.105-108
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• 1998

Backgrounds: Cervical epidural nerve block is useful in the management of a variety of acute, chronic and cancer related pain syndromes involving the head, face, neck and upper extrimity. To safely perfom the cervical epidural block, an appreciation of the expected distance from skin to epidural space is important. We studied the distance from skin to cervical epidural space of adults to determine if any relationship exists between patient height, weight and neck circumference and the distance from skin to epidural space. Methods: Patients 170, suffering from neck and upper extremity pain with cervical HIVD(herniated intervertebral dics) were selected. Cervical epidural block was performed at $C_{6\sim7}$ or $C_{7-}T_1$ intervertebral space. Then measured the distance from skin to epidural space and analysed the relationship between age, height, weight and neck circumference and the distance from skin to epidural space. Results: The cervical epidural depth of male $C_{6\sim7}$, male $C_{7-}T_1$, female $C_{6\sim7}$ and female $C_{7-}T_1$ groups were $5.17{\pm}0.63$, $5.47{\pm}0.59$, $4.84{\pm}0.56$ and $5.01{\pm}0.60$ cm respectively. Cervical epidural depth significantly correlated with body weight, ponderal index and neck circumference. Conclusions: The distance from skin to cervical epidural space has significant relationships with weight, ponderal index and neck circumference. Although experience is important, patient's weight and neck circumference are indicating factor, of the cervical epidural depth.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.434-438
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• 2007

The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of onion (Allium cepa) skin extract (OSE) on pancreatic lipase (PL), the key enzyme of the digestion and absorption of dietary fat in the small intestine, and to evaluate its potential for the inhibition of body-weight gain. OSE inhibited PL with an $IC_{50}$ of 53.70 mg/mL, which means as potent as 0.07635% of the activity of orlistat. At 3 and 4 hr after administration of OSE, the plasma triacylglycerol concentration was significantly lower in the OSE-treated rats than control. Body-weight gain and parametrial adipose tissue weights were significantly lower in mice fed the high-fat diet (fat comprises 31% of total calories) with 5%(w/w) OSE than in control. The results suggest that OSE may be an effective nutraceutical for the inhibition of body-weight gain.

• 만화애니메이션 연구
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• 통권44호
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• pp.33-56
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• 2016

게임 및 영화산업의 급속한 확장에 따라 CG(Computer Graphic)로 구현되는 3D 애니메이션 캐릭터에 대한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 특히, 삼차원으로 제작되는 캐릭터의 사실적인 움직임을 구현하기 위해서는 뼈와 폴리곤 면을 합쳐주는 리깅(Rigging) 작업과정을 거치게 된다. CG 관련 기술의 급속한 발전에 따라 리깅 작업 과정 또한 보다 정교해지고 있다. 하지만, 기술적인 발전에도 불구하고 여전히 리깅 작업 과정에서 시간적 비효율성, 단순 반복 작업 등의 한계점을 보이고 있다. 본 연구에서는 기존에 사용되는 캐릭터 리깅 방법의 문제점과 비효율성을 분석하고, 보다 효과적인 솔루션을 제안하고자 한다. 이를 위한 연구의 전개는 첫째, 리깅에 대한 일반적 작업과정과 스킨 웨이팅(Skin Weighting)에 대해 기술적 고찰을 하였다. 둘째, 기존 조인트(Joint)만 활용하여 스킨 웨이트(Skin Weight)를 하는 일반적 방법과 여기서 한 단계 발전된 방식으로 다양한 디포머(Deformer)를 활용한 웨이팅 방식을 비교 분석하였다. 셋째, 본 연구에서 제안하는 방법으로써, 디포머인 래티스(Lattice)를 활용하여 웨이팅하고 래티스를 사용한 디포머를 다시 스킨 웨이팅으로 변환하는 방법에 대해 실험연구를 진행한다. 넷째, 기존 방법과 본 연구에서 제안하는 방법에 대해 첫째, 웨이팅을 통해 형성된 지오메트리(Geometry)가 애니메이션의 순차적 움직임에 적절한 형태로 바뀌는지, 둘째, 두 개 이상의 지오메트리가 동시에 효과적으로 웨이팅이 되는지, 셋째, 효율적인 웨이팅 과정을 통한 작업시간의 단축이 이루어지는지를 중심으로 비교 분석하여, 본 연구에서 제시하는 스킨 웨이팅 방법의 효율성에 대해 검증한다. 본 연구를 통해 래티스를 활용한 스킨 웨이팅 작업 진행 결과, 웨이팅 작업과정의 핵심인 페인트 웨이트(Paint weight) 작업이 매우 효율적으로 진행되었으며, 작업시간의 단축 효과와 더불어 작업 결과물의 완성도도 매우 높음을 알 수 있었다. 본 실험연구를 통해 보다 효율적인 캐릭터 스킨 웨이트 방법이 관련 분야 전문가와 학술적 접근에 있어서 기초 자료로 활용되기를 기대한다.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.243-252
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 Fervidobacterium islandicum AW-1를 이용하여 극성 저분자 케라틴 펩타이드를 생산하고, 피부 탄력과 관련한 인자를 확인하여, 화장품 원료로서 극성 저분자 케라틴 펩타이드의 가능성을 확인하였다. 인체섬유아세포에 극성 저분자 케라틴 펩타이드를 농도에 따라 세포독성 및 콜라겐 합성능을 확인한 결과, 세포 독성은 나타나지 않았고, 인체섬유아세포 내 콜라겐 합성을 증가시키는 것을 확인하였다. 극성 저분자 케라틴 펩타이드를 함유한 마스크팩을 만들어, 22 명의 건강한 성인 피험자를 대상으로 4 주 동안 시험제품을 사용한 결과, 피부 탄력 및 피부 비틀림 탄력 개선, 수분량 증가, 피부색 개선에서 통계적으로 유의한 효과를 나타냈다. 이를 통해 극성 저분자 케라틴 펩타이드는 피부 탄력 개선에 도움을 주는 화장품 원료로 사용할 수 있음을 확인하였다.