• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.217-223
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• 2004

Objective: To evaluate the effects of recombinant FSH (rFSH) and urinary FSH (uFSH) on the gene expressions of human endometrial stromal cells in vitro. Methods: Endometrial tissue was obtained from a pre-menopausal women undergoing hysterectomy. Primary endometrial stromal cells were isolated and in vitro cultured with FBS-free DMEM/F-12 containing 0, 10, 100, and 1, 000 mIU/ml of rFSH and uFSH for 48 hours, respectively. Total RNA was extracted from the cultured cells and subjected to real time RT-PCR for the quantitative analysis of progesterone receptor (PR), estrogen receptor $\alpha/\beta$ (ER-$\alpha/\beta$), cyclooxygenase 2 (Cox-2), leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), homeobox A10-1 and -2 (HoxA10-1/-2). Results: Both hormone treatments slightly increased (< 3 folds) the expressions of PR, ER-$\beta$ and HoxA10-1/-2 gene. However, ER-$\alpha$ expression was increased up to five folds by treatments of both FSH for 48 hours. The LIF expression by the 10 mIU/ml of uFSH for 12 hours was significantly higher than that of rFSH (p<0.01). After 24 hours treatment of two kinds of hormones, the expression patterns of LIF were similar. The 100 and 1, 000 mIU/ml of rFSH induced significantly higher amount of Cox-2 expression than those of uFSH, respectively (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study represents no adversely effect of exogeneous gonadotropins, rFSH and uFSH, on the expression of implantation related genes. We suggest that rFSH is applicable for the assisted reproductive technology without any concern on the endometrial receptivity.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제15권9호
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• pp.599-605
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• 2015

본 연구는 흑미(Oryza sativa L.) 호분층 추출물이 난소절제 흰쥐의 체내 지질 및 관련 호르몬 수준에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 수행되었다. 흰쥐를 Sham군(S), 난소절제 control군(OVX), 난소절제 이소플라본 10 mg/kg 투여군(IF), 난소절제 흑미 30 및 90mg/kg 투여군(BRE-30, BRE-90)으로 나누어 12주 동안 고지방식이(45% calories from fat)를 급여하였을 때, 체중 증가량, 체지방무게 및 비만지수는 OVX군에서 증가하였으나, 이소플라본 및 BRE 투여에 의해 유의하게 감소되었다. 혈중 중성지방은 BRE-90군이 OVX군에 비해 유의적으로 낮았고, 혈청 adiponectin 수준은 BRE군에서 OVX군에 비하여 유의하게 증가하였으며, leptin 수준은 대조군인 OVX군에 비하여 유의적으로 감소하였다. 간 중 총지질과 중성지방 및 콜레스테롤은 유의적이지는 않았으나 BRE 투여군에서 OVX군보다 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 따라서, 흑미 호분층은 난소절제 흰쥐에서 지질 대사를 조절함으로써 비만 및 여성의 폐경기 관련 질병을 예방하는 식품이 될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.48-72
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• 2011

Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the effects of Yongdamsagantang on the polycystic ovary(PCO) induced by estradiol valerate(EV) in rats. Methods: After administrating Yongdamsagan-tang to PCO induced rats, we measured the weight of body, ovaries, adrenal glands, and uterus of rats. The observation through naked eye and histopathological observation of ovaries were evaluated. Also, the number of follicle and corpora lutea and content of androstenedione(ADD) and total estrogen were evaluated. The expressions of nerve growth factor(NGF) and corticotropin releasing factor(CRF) were analyzed by immunohistochemistry. The breeding rate and number of implantation with normal male rats were evaluated. Results: - The weight(mg) of ovaries in YST treated group($73.8{\pm}7.6$) was significantly increased(p<0.001) compared with control group($54.3{\pm}4.5$). - The number of mature follicles in YST treated group($7.3{\pm}2.4$) was significantly increased(p<0.01) compared with control group($3.5{\pm}1.2$). - The number of atretic follicles in YST treated group($9.0{\pm}1.5$) was significantly decreased(p<0.01) compared with control group($13.4{\pm}3.8$). - The number of cystic follicles in YST treated group($3.1{\pm}1.1$) was significantly decreased(p<0.01) compared with control group($6.0{\pm}2.0$). - The number of corpora lutea in YST treated group($3.8{\pm}2.1$) was significantly increased(p<0.001) compared with control group($0.3{\pm}0.7$). - The expression of NGF-immunoreactive cells in the ovarian granulosa cells in YST treated group was lesser observed than control group. - The expression of NGF-immunoreactive cells in the adrenal cortex in YST treated group was lesser observed than control group. - The breeding rate in YST treated group(100 %) was significantly increased (p<0.05) compared with control group(50 %). - The number of implantation in YST treated group($6.4{\pm}4.7$) was significantly increased(p<0.05) compared with control group($1.4{\pm}2.6$). Conclusions: We concluded that Yongdamsagan-tang activates the maturation of follicles, normal ovulation, breeding rate and number of implantation. Therefore, this may be effective for the treatment of anovulation, amenorrhea and sterility of PCOS patients.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.43-45
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• 2013

Background: The aim of this epidemiological study was to establish the laterality of breast cancer (BC) and its association with size, receptor status of the primary tumor and bone metastasis (BM) in a local population. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included cases of BC from Jan-2009 to Dec-2011 who were referred for metastatic work up or follow up survey with Technetium-99m MDP bone scan (BS) to the Nuclear Medicine Department of Karachi Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (KIRAN). A total of 384 patients out of 521 were included and all reviewed for age, primary tumor size (PTS), laterality, receptor status like estrogen receptor (ER) progesterone receptor (PR) and Her-2-Neu receptor, presence or absence of BM with sites of involvement and time interval between diagnosis of BC and appearance of BM. Results: The left to right sided BC proportion was significantly higher than unity (59%:41%; p<0.001). The right sided BC was observed in younger age group (46:52 years; p<0.0001) and with a smaller PTS than the left sided (3.43:4.15 cm; p<0.0001). The patients with BM had relatively higher negative receptor status with a significant predominance of right sided BC. The overall incidence of BM on BS was 28% and relatively higher in right than left breast (33%:24% p=0.068). The average number of BM sites was also significantly greater for the right side (6:4, P<0.0001). The % cumulative risk of BM in right breast was noted at significantly smaller PTS than left side with log rank value of 5.579; p<0.05. The Kaplan Meier survival plot for event free survival of BM in left sided BC was significantly higher than for the right side (log rank value=4.155, p<0.05), with an earlier appearance of BM in right BC. Conclusions: 1) A left sided predominance of BC was seen in local population; 2) right sided BC had a more aggressive behavior with extensive and earlier appearance of BM at relatively younger age, smaller PTS and receptor (s) negativity.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.1197-1201
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• 2012

Objective: To study the relationship between clinical pathologic characteristics, treatment modalities and prognostic factors in HER-2 (Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor-2) overexpressed breast carcinoma. Materials and Methods: Major clinico-pathological factors including therapeutic modalities and survival status of 371 breast cancer patients with HER2 over-expression, teated at Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital from March of 2002 to December of 2010 were retrospectively studied, with special attention focused on survival-related factors. Results: The median age of the total 371 patients in this study was 48 years at time of diagnosis, among which, the leading pathological type was infiltrating ductal carcinoma (92.5%); 62.8% presented with a primary tomor larger than 2 cm in diameter at diagnosis, 51.0% had axillary lymph node (ALN) metastases; ER (Estrogen receptor)/PR (Progesterone receptor) double negative occured in 52.8% of cases, and PCNA (proliferation cell nuclear antigen) (+++) was found in 55.1%. HER-2 overexpressed patients were usually in advanced stage when the diagnosis was made (72.8% at stages IIA~IIIC). The prognosis and survival were assessed in 259 patients with complete follow-up data. 5-year DFS (disease-free survival) and OS (overall survival) rate was 68.0% and 78.0% respectively. Univariate analysis revealed that age, tumor size, ALN metastases, LVSI (lymph-vascular space involvement), PCNA status, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy cycles, and HER-2 overexpression, correlated closely with the prognosis. ALN metastases, LVSI, PCNA status and chemotherapy cycles were independent predictors of survival. Conclusions: HER-2 overexpressed breast cancer has special clinical and pathological characteristics, with advanced clinical stages and high rate of ER/PR double negative. Lymph node metastases, LVSI, PCNA and chemotherapy cycles are independent predictors of prognosis.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.532-538
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• 2016

난소의 노화에 의해 폐경이 시작되면 에스트로겐 분비가 중단되어 여러 폐경 증상들을 겪게 되는데 이것으로 인해 발병되는 성인병 질환에 대한 치료 또는 예방에 대한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 난소절제술을 통해 폐경을 유도한 흰 쥐 모델에서 골담초 열수 추출물의 체내 물질 대사 관련 여부 및 개선 효과를 검토하기 위하여 실험을 수행하였다. Sprague-Dawley 암컷 쥐30마리를 비절제난소군(SHAM), 난소제거군(OVX) 그리고 골담초 추출물을 급여한 OVX-CS군으로 각각 10리씩 나누어 8주간 사육하였다. 체중 및 체중증가량 그리고 지방조직무게는 OVX군에서 유의적으로 증가하였으며 OVX-CS 군에서 감소하였다. 에스트로겐 결핍으로 인한 혈장 중성지질, 총콜레스테롤 수준은 골담초 추출물 급여에 따라 감소하고 HDL 콜레스테롤 수준은 증가하였다. 또한 지방산 합성 관련 효소 활성도인 ME는 간조직에서는 OVX-CS군에서 유의적으로 감소하였고 G6PD 활성은 OVX 군들 간에는 차이가 없었다. 당신생합성 관련 효소인 G6pase 활성은 골담초 추출물 섭취에 따라 억제되는 것으로 나타났다. 혈장 아디포카인 측정 결과 렙틴 농도는 OVX-CS군이 정상군 수치만큼 감소하였으며, 아디포넥틴도 정상수준으로 증가하였다. 이상의 결과로 난소제거를 통해 폐경이 유도된 흰쥐모델에서 골담초 추출물 급여가 에스트로겐 결핍으로 인한 체중증가를 억제하고, 지질 및 당질 대사에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳐 건강기능성 소재로서의 가능성이 높은 것으로 보이며, 추후 골담초의 구체적인 생활성물질을 추적하여 그 과학적 기전을 밝히는 것이 필요하다고 판단된다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권12호
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• pp.4959-4964
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• 2015

Background: To assess the immunohistochemical expression of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PgR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) neu receptor in breast cancer and their associations with various clinicopathological characteristics. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of women who presented with primary, unilateral breast cancer in the Department of Medical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, India during the period from January 2008 to December 2011. Data were retrieved from the medical records of the hospital including both early and locally advanced cancer cases. ER, PgR and HER2neu expression in these patients was assessed and triple negative patients were identified. Associations of triple negative and non-triple negative groups with clinicopathological characteristics were also evaluated. Results: A total of 1,284 women (mean age 52.1 years, 41.9% premenopausal) were included in the analysis. Hormone receptor positivity (ER and/or PgR) was seen in 63.4% patients, while 23.8% of tumors were triple negative. Only 23.0% were HER2 positive. Around 10.0% of tumors were both ER and HER2 positive. ER and PgR positivity was significantly associated with negative HER2 status (p-value <0.0001). Younger age, premenopausal status, higher tumor grade, lymph node negativity, advanced cancer stage, and type of tumor were strongly associated with triple negativity. Significantly, a smaller proportion of women had ductal carcinoma in situ in the triple negative group compared with the non-triple negative group (35.6% versus 60.8%, p-value<0.01). Conclusions: The present analysis is one of the largest studies from India. The majority of the Indian breast cancer patients seen in our hospital present with ER and PgR positive tumors. The triple negative patients tended to be younger, premenopausal, and were associated with higher tumor grades, negative lymph nodes status and lower frequency of ductal carcinoma in situ.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권7호
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• pp.3311-3317
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• 2014

Background: The consequence of Rho GDP dissociation inhibitor alpha (RhoGDI${\alpha}$) activity on migration and invasion of estrogen receptor positive ($ER^+$) and negative ($ER^-$) breast cancer cells has not been studied using the proteomic approach. Changes in expression of RhoGDI${\alpha}$ and other proteins interacting directly or indirectly with RhoGDI${\alpha}$ in MCF7 and MDA-MB-231, with different metastatic potentials is of particular interest. Materials and Methods: $ER^+$ MCF7 and ER- MDA-MB-231 cell lines were subjected to two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE) and spots of interest were identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of- flight/time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF/TOF) mass spectrometry (MS) analysis after downregulation of RhoGDI${\alpha}$ using short interfering RNA (siRNA) and upregulated using GFP-tagged ORF clone of RhoGDI${\alpha}$. Results: The results showed a total of 35 proteins that were either up- or down-regulated in these cells. Here we identifed 9 and 15 proteins differentially expressed with silencing of RhoGDI${\alpha}$ in MCF-7 and the MDA-MB-231 cells, respectively. In addition, 10 proteins were differentially expressed in the upregulation of RhoGDI${\alpha}$ in MCF7, while only one protein was identified in the upregulation of RhoGDI${\alpha}$ in MDA-MB-231. Based on the biological functions of these proteins, the results revealed that proteins involved in cell migration are more strongly altered with RhoGDI-${\alpha}$ activity. Although several of these proteins have been previously indicated in tumorigenesis and invasiveness of breast cancer cells, some ohave not been previously reported to be involved in breast cancer migration. Hence, these proteins may serve as useful candidate biomarkers for tumorigenesis and invasiveness of breast cancer cells. Conclusions: Future studies are needed to determine the mechanisms by which these proteins regulate cell migration. The combination of RhoGDI${\alpha}$ with other potential biomarkers may be a more promising approach in the inhibition of breast cancer cell migration.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.604-609
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• 2016

본 연구는 폐경 이후 여성에 대한 두충 추출물의 효과를 확인하고자, in vitro 항산화 활성 분석 및 암컷 흰쥐의 난소를 절제한 후 폐경을 유도하여, 두충 열수추출물 보충 급여에 따른 지질, 당질대사 및 항산화 대사 관련 지표를 분석하였다. In vitro 항산화 활성분석 결과 환원력은 0.79(O.D. at 700 nm)로 대조군인 BHA (0.51, O.D. at 700 nm) 보다 유의적으로 높게 나타났다. 동물실험 분석결과로는 난소절제군에 비해서 난소절제 후 두충추출물 급여군이 체중 감소경향을 보였으며, 혈장 지질농도 및 동맥경화지수도 유의적으로 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 간조직의 지방생합성 효소활성도에는 OVX-EU군에서 활성이 억제되었으며, 지방조직에서는 유의적차이가 없었다. 지방산화 효소 활성은 지방조직에서 OVX-EU군의 활성이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 간조직의 당질대사 관련 효소 활성은 난소절제군들간의 유의적인 차이가 없었으며, 혈장 adipokine 중 OVX군은 렙틴과 아디포넥틴 수준이 유의적으로 낮게 나타났으며, $TNF-{\alpha}$는 높게 측정되었다. 항산화 효소 활성은 OVX-EU군이 간조직에서 GR과 PON, 신장조직에서 SOD, CAT, GR 활성이 OVX군보다 높게 나타났다. 본 실험의 결과들은 폐경이후 에스트로겐 결핍으로 인해 발생되는 비만관련 대사장애의 개선 및 예방소재로서 두충의 기능성 소재 개발도 가능 할 것으로 기대된다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제28권7호
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• pp.697-703
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• 2006

물 재이용 목적으로 설계한 pilot scale의 하수 처리공정에서 배출되는 방류수 중 내분비계 장애물질을 GC/MS로 분석하였고, 처리 공정별로 제거율을 비교하였다. 각 처리 공정별 방류수에서 nonylphenol이 주로 검출되었고, 평균 $0.36{\sim}0.94$ ${\mu}g/L$으로 높게 검출되었으나, E2와 EE2는 처리수에서 정량 이하로 검출되었다. 내분비계 장애물질은 처리 공정별로 $50{\sim}100%$의 제거율을 보여주었다. E-screen assay에 의해 얻어진 양-반응 곡선에서 E2의 EC50값은 $9.0{\times}10^{-3}$ M로 bisphenol A와 p-octylphenol의 EC50값인 $2.736{\times}10^{-5}$ M, $9.760{\times}10^{-6}$ M에 비해 매우 높았다. 이는 알킬페놀류가 E2에 대한 상대적인 에스트로겐 활성도가 매우 낮음을 보여주었다. 환경 호르몬 농도와 이 물질의 상대적인 에스트로겐 활성도에 근거하여 계산된 에스트로겐 활성도(ng-EEQ/L)는 E-screen assay에 의해 실측한 총 에스트로겐 활성도(ng-EEQ/L)에 비해 평균 2배의 높은 활성도를 보여 주었다. 각 처리 공정별 방류수의 에스트로겐 활성도는 1 ng-EEQ/L 이하의 매우 낮은 활성도를 보여주었다.