Studies on N-Ethyl-N-nitrosourea Mutagenesis in BALB/c Mice

Cho, Kyu-Hyuk,Cho, Jae-Woo,Song, Chang-Woo Korean Society of ToxicologyKorea Environmental Mu 2008 Toxicological Research Vol. No.

N-ethyl-N-nitrosoures (ENU) is effective in inducing hypermorphic mutation as well as hypomorphic and antimorphic mutations. Therefore, this mutagen is used to the production of mutant in the mice. In order to perform an effective ENU mutagenesis using BALB/cAnN mice, determination of optimal dosage and dosage regimen of ENU is necessary. And this study tried to develop a suitable screening method and searched for novel and various mutants as model animals in phenotypedriven ENU mutagenesis. We have carried out dosage regimen for mutagenizing dose of 200 mg/kg ENU in the BALB/c mice. Total screened mice were 30,133. As the results of Esaki and Cho's Phenotype Screening, we got 2,516 phenotypic and behavior abnormalities in $G_1,\;G_2\;and\;G_3$ mice. One hundred thirty five $G_1$ phenodeviants were tested for inheritance and 16 dominant mutants were discovered. Forty two recessive mutants were also found in tested 201 micropedigrees. Early-onset mutant mice included the dysmorphology of face, eye, tail, limb, skin, and foot and abnormal behavior like circling, swimming, head tossing, stiff-walking, high cholesterol level, and tremor etc. In this study we could effectively screen $G_3$ recessive mutants. The frequent and concise early-onset screening before weaning will be available for ENU mutagenesis.

β-Carotene과 알코올을 섭취한 쥐의 혈액 성분변화의 상관관계

고재웅,조만희,이상한,우기민,염윤기,김창세 순천향의학연구소 2000 Journal of Soonchunhyang Medical Science Vol.6 No.2

The study was carried out to investigate the effects of dietary carotenids and β-carotene on the hematological changes caused by alcohol administration into the rats. The results were analyzed using several statistical methods; SPSS computer program for measuring the mean values and standard deviations, one way ANOVA for the test of significance, Duncan method for post HOC multiple comparison, and Pearson method for measuring the correlation coefficient. The following are the conclusion from those statistical analysis. 1. ALB and TB were shown to have the most significant correlation among the blood compositions f개m the basic dietary groups. 2. BUN and CHO were shown to have the most positive correlation among those from the carrot-fed groups. 3. CA and AG were shown positively correlated, and CHO and IP negatively correlated, respectively among those from the cheese-fed groups. 4. AP was shown positively correlated among those from the alcohol-administrated groups. 5. CHO, CA and BUN were shown positively correlated, and CA was negatively correlated among those from the β-Carotene -fed groups. 6. TB and TP were not affected by the correlations between the blood composition from all the experimental groups.

서울의 Penicillinase Producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae 발생빈도(1998)

김재홍,김준호,반재용,이정우,황성주,정준규,정성태,강진문,조흔정,홍창의,정혜신,이한승,김이선,이봉길,이종호,선영우,한기덕,윤성필,이성훈,안종성,박석범,문승현,조항래,김형섭,류지호,황재영,박준홍,손상욱 한양대학교 의과대학 2001 한양의대 학술지 Vol.21 No.1

In recent years, gonorrhea has been pandemic and remains one of the most common STDs in the world, especially in developing countries. For the detection of a more effective therapeutic regimen and assessing the prevalence of Penicillinase Producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae(PPNG), we have been trying to study the patients who have visited the Venereal Disease Clinic of Choong-Ku Public Health Center in Seoul since 1980 by menas of the chromogenic cephalosporin method. In 1998, 93 strians of N. genorrhoeae were isolated, among which 60(64.5%) were PPNG. The prevalence of PPNG in Seoul, which had been decreased to 39% in 1996 after a peak of 74.3% in 1993, is increased to 64.5% in 1998.

Studies on N-Ethyl-N-nitrosourea Mutagenesis in BALB/c Mice

Kyu-Hyuk Cho,Jae-Woo Cho,Chang-Woo Song 한국독성학회 2008 Toxicological Research Vol.24 No.1

N-ethyl-N-nitrosoures (ENU) is effective in inducing hypermorphic mutation as well as hypomorphic and antimorphic mutations. Therefore, this mutagen is used to the production of mutant in the mice. In order to perform an effective ENU mutagenesis using BALB/cAnN mice, determination of optimal dosage and dosage regimen of ENU is necessary. And this study tried to develop a suitable screening method and searched for novel and various mutants as model animals in phenotypedriven ENU mutagenesis. We have carried out dosage regimen for mutagenizing dose of 200 ㎎/㎏ ENU in the BALB/c mice. Total screened mice were 30,133. As the results of Esaki and Cho's Phenotype Screening, we got 2,516 phenotypic and behavior abnormalities in G₁, G₂and G₃mice. One hundred thirty five G₁phenodeviants were tested for inheritance and 16 dominant mutants were discovered. Forty two recessive mutants were also found in tested 201 micropedigrees. Early-onset mutant mice included the dysmorphology of face, eye, tail, limb, skin, and foot and abnormal behavior like circling, swimming, head tossing, stiff-walking, high cholesterol level, and tremor etc. In this study we could effectively screen G₃recessive mutants. The frequent and concise early-onset screening before weaning will be available for ENU mutagenesis.

3T Multi Voxel Spectroscopy에서 SENSE와 NEX 변화에 따른 정상인 뇌 대사물질 변화 분석

성열훈,임재동,이재현,조성봉,우동철,최보영,Seong, Yeol-Hun,Rhim, Jae-Dong,Lee, Jae-Hyun,Cho, Sung-Bong,Woo, Dong-Chul,Choe, Bo-Young 한국의학물리학회 2008 의학물리 Vol.19 No.4

자기공명분광법(magnetic resonance spectroscopy: MRS)은 인체내 대사물질을 정량분석하여 병변의 조기진단 및 정밀진단에 도움을 주고 있으며, 최근 임상에 이용되고 있는 자기공명분광법은 single voxel spectroscopy (SVS) 기법과 multi voxel spectroscopy (MVS) 기법이 있다. 본 연구에서는 SENSE와 NEX를 변화시킨 multi voxel spectroscopy (MVS)의 데이터와 기존 single voxel spectroscopy (SVS)의 데이터를 비교 분석하여, 각각의 데이터의 유의성 차이를 평가하고자 하였다. 정상 성인 지원자 13명(남자: 5명, 여자: 8명, 평균 41세, 표준편차 11.65세)을 대상으로 chemical shift image (CSI)를 이용한 MVS검사를 시행하였다. 장비는 3.0T Achieva Release Version 2.1 (Philips Medical System, Netherland)을 이용하였고, 8 channel head coil을 사용하여 brain thalamus 부위에서 CSI spectrum을 1 slice 획득하였다. Scan parameter로는 FOV (field of view): $230{\times}184mm^2$, TR (time to repetition): 2000 msec, TE (time to echo): 288 msec, matrix: $15{\times}12$, VOI(view of interest): $110{\times}110mm^2$, voxel size: $15{\times}15{\times}15mm^3$로 하였다. SENSE factor (S)와 NEX (N)는 S1*N1, S2*N1, S2*N2, S3*N2로 변화하여 스펙트럼을 획득하였고, 각 scan time은 5분 54초, 3분 32초, 6분 20초, 4분 20초였다. 얻은 모든 MRS 데이터는 jMRUI 3.0 Version 프로그램에서 분석하였고, SENSE factor와 NEX를 변화시켜 얻은 MVS data 그룹들이 정상 성인 뇌 대사물질의 변화에 영향을 주는지 검증하기 위해 그룹 간에 ANOVA분석을 실행하여 P 값이 0.05보다 크게 나오면 그룹들 사이에 유의한 차이가 없다고 분석하였다. NAA/Cr과 Cho/Cr의 상대적 비율은 MV와 SVS사이에서는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 즉, SENSE factor와 NEX를 변화시켜 얻은 MVS data에서 정상 성인 뇌조직의 대사물질의 변화를 관찰한 결과, S1*N1의 NAA/Cr은 $1.45{\pm}0.03$, Cho/Cr은 $0.88{\pm}0.03$이고, S2*N1의 NAA/Cr은 $1.44{\pm}0.03$, Cho/Cr은 $0.87{\pm}0.05$, S2*N2의 NAA/Cr은 $1.43{\pm}0.02$, Cho/Cr은 $0.87{\pm}0.04$이며, S3*N2의 NAA/Cr은 $1.45{\pm}0.03$, Cho/Cr은 $0.87{\pm}0.03$으로 나타났다(F-value : 1.37, D.F : 3, P-value : 0.262). 그러나 데이터의 질을 측정하기 위한 MVS 데이터의 NAA Peak line-width는 SVS 데이터의 NAA Peak line-width 보다 약 3배 정도 넓었다. 본 연구에서는 MVS에서 SENSE factor와 NEX 값을 다양하게 변화시킨 MVS의 데이터와 SVS의 데이터가 큰 차이가 없음을 확인하였다. 즉, 어는 특정 부위의 뇌 조직의 대사물질은 MVS와 SVS 기법 모두 큰 차이가 없음을 확인할 수 있었다. 그러므로 MVS는 SVS보다 광범한 부위를 짧은 시간 안에 검사할 수 있으므로 매우 유용한 방법이라고 사료된다. To evaluate the metabolic changes in normal adult brains due to alterations SENSE and NEX (number of excitation) by multi voxel MR Spectroscopy at 3.0 Tesla. The study group was composed of normal volunteers (5 men and 8 women) with a mean ($\pm$ standard deviation) age of 41 (${\pm}11.65$). Their ages ranged from 28 to 61 years. MR Spectroscopy was performed with a 3.0T Achieva Release Version 2.0 (Philips Medical System-Netherlands). The 8 channel head coil was employed for MRS acquisition. The 13 volunteers underwent multi voxel spectroscopy (MVS) and single voxel spectroscopy (SVS) on the thalamus area with normally gray matter. Spectral parameters were as follows: 15 mm of thickness; 230 mm of FOV (field of view); 2000 msecs of repetition time (TR); 288 msecs of echo time (TE); $110{\times}110$ mm of VOI (view of interest); $15{\times}15{\times}15$ mm of voxel size. Multi voxel spectral parameters were made using specially in alteration of SENSE factor (1~3) and 1~2 of NEX. All MRS data were processed by the jMRUI 3.0 Version. There was no significant difference in NAA/Cr and Cho/Cr ratio between MVS and SVS likewise the previous results by Ross and coworkers in 1994. In addition, despite the alterations of SENSE factor and NEX in MVS, the metabolite ratios were not changed (F-value : 1.37, D.F : 3, P-value : 0.262). However, line-width of NAA peak in MVS was 3 times bigger than that in SVS. In the present study, we demonstrated that the alterations of SENSE factor and NEX were not critically affective to the result of metabolic ratios in the normal brain tissue.

주의력결핍과잉행동장애와 Alpha-1C-Adrenergic 수용체 유전자와의 연관성에 대한 연구

조수철,김재원,김붕년,황준원,박미라,김순애,조대연,유희정,정운선,손정우,박태원 大韓神經精神醫學會 2008 신경정신의학 Vol.47 No.1

Objectives : Neurobiological and pharmacological research has suggested that the dysregulation of the central noradrenergic systems might be involved in the pathophysiology of ADHD. The aim of this study was to examine the association of the alpha-1C-adrenergic receptor gene (ADRA1C) with ADHD in Korean subjects. Methods : In a case-control study, we assessed 186 DSM-IV ADHD probands and 150 normal controls. One hundred and eight trios were studied in a family-based association analysis. Psychiatric diagnoses were derived through structured diagnostic interviews. For the clinical evaluation of the ADHD subjects, the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), the ADHD Rating Scale-IV (ARS) and the Junior Temperament and Character Inventory (JTCI) were administered. A computerized continuous performance test (CPT) was used to measure the inattention and impulsivity of the ADHD children. Results : There were no significant differences in the genotype or allele frequencies of the ADRA1C PstI polymorphism between the ADHD and control group (p>0.05). The transmission disequilibrium test (TDT) analysis observed no evidence for biased transmission of any of the alleles of the PstI polymorphism. There were no significant differences in the CPT or JTCI profiles between those ADHD subjects with the CC genotype and those with the other (CT+TT) genotypes at the PstI polymorphism. Conclusion : The results of this study do not support the ADRA1C as a major genetic susceptibility factor in ADHD.

구강에 발생한 편평상피암종의 MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, TIMP-2 발현과 EGFR 및 E-cadherin 발현의 상호연관성

조성재,권창석,김용환,윤혜경,김우형,이희철 인제대학교 백병원 2002 仁濟醫學 Vol.23 No.4

Objective : Matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs) are involved in the degradation of extracellular matrix, which is related to infiltrative growth and metastasis of tumor. Positive correlation between MMPs expression and clinico-pathologic parameters were reported, and MMPs expressions were regulated by tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases(TIMPs) or cell adhesion molecules such as E-cadherin and epidermal growth factor receptor EGFR). The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between MMP-2, MMP-9 expressions and clinico-pathologic factors such as clinical stage. recurrence. histologic grade and invasion pattern, and between MMP-2 and MMP-9 Expressions and TIMP-1, TIMP-2, and E-cadherin expressions. Methods and Material : The materials were 55 cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, and immunohisdtochemical studies for MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, TIMP-2, E-cadherin and EGFR were performed. Clinico-pathologic factors such as clinical stage, recurrence, histologic grade and invasion pattern were recorded through microscopic examination and clinical record review. Statistical analyses between MMP-2, MMP-9 expressions and clinico-pathologic factors, TIMP-1, TIMP-2 expressions and EGFR and E-cadherin expressions were done. Results : 1. MMP-2 and MMP-9 expressions were noted in 30(54.5%) and 22(40.0%) of 55 cases, respectively. TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 expressions were observed in 21(38.2%) and 33(60.0%), and E-cadherin and EGFR expressions were found in 35(63.6%) and 26(47.3%) of 55 cases, respectively. 2. MMP-2 expression rate was slightly higher in cases without recurrence, and TIMP-2 expression rate was slightly higher in cases showing more infiltrative growth pattern. However, there were no significant differences of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 expression rates according to other clinico-pathologic parameters were noted. 3. The expression rate of EGFR was higher in cases with well differentiation (p=0.0047), but no positive relationship between the expression rate of E-cadherin and histologic grade was found. There were no significant differences of the expression rates of E-cadherin and EGFR according to other clinico-pathologic parameters. 4. Cases with positive reaction for MMP-9 showed an increasing tendency of negative reaction for TIMP-1. However, signigicant relationships between MMP-2, MMP-9 expressions and TIMP-1, TIMP-2 expressions were not noted. 5. The expression rate of MMP-2 was higher in cases with positive reaction for Ecadherin and EGFR with no statistical significance. The expression rate of MMP-9 was significantly higher in cases with positive reaction for E-cadherin(p=0.0221), but there was no significant relationship between MMP-9 and EGFR expression. Conclusion : These results suggest that MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 expressions are involved in the development of oral squamos cell carcinomas, but MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 expressions might not seem to be a sueful prognostic factors because there were no significant relationship between clinicopathologic parameters, EGFR expression showed positive correlation with low histologic grace, so EGFR expression could be regarded as a good prognostic factor. In the progression of squamous cell carcinoma of oral cavity, MMP-9 and E-cadherin might be involved with positive correlation, but there were no significant correlations between MMP-2, MMP-9 and TIMP-1, TIMP-2 and EGFR expressions rate. Further study for other factors such as cytokines or growth factors except TIMP-1, TIMP-2 and EGFR will be needed.

황토 벽돌벽 주택의 실내공기질에 관한 연구

조성우,이재윤 三陟大學校 産業科學技術硏究所 2003 産業科學技術硏究論文集 Vol.8 No.1

The purpose of this study was to evaluate air quality in the earth brick wall house by measuring. The concentration of CO. CO₂, NO₂, SO₂ was measured using Indoor Air Quality Monitor(BABUC-A) and Radon was measured by Gas Monitor(RAD-7). 1) The concentration of CO and CO₂ were l..65ppm and 427ppm as average value. 2) The average concentration of SO₂ was 0.45ppm in the reference house. 3) The average radon concentration was 0.903 pCi/L and the maximum value was 2.134 pCi/L. The air pollution concentration of the reference house was showed under the criterion of air pollution was published by the Building standards Act in Korea.

바닥복사냉방의 공동주택 현장적용에 관한 연구

조영흠,임재한,여명석,김광우 대한건축학회 2003 대한건축학회 학술발표대회 논문집 - 계획계/구조계 Vol.23 No.1

The objective of this study is to analyze the applicability of the Radiant Floor Cooling integrated with dehumidification system through field experiments. The experiments are performed to evaluate the thermal environments and system operations according to varying the load conditions which is able to happen to field and show the available cooling source for radiant cooling system. The results of this study are as follows. 1) The radian floor cooling integrated with dehumidification system shows stable thermal environments and system operations in view of these aspects : control offset room air temperature, preventing condensation, stayed within the comfort range. 2) A supplementary cooling device can reduce the cooling time at the beginning because it can utilize radiant and convective cooling method. 3) The result of analyzing the change of the cooling water temperature in the actual apartment building shows that the system can operate according to the planning value.

탄광부 진폐증의 운동지수

조영선,김세곤,문우기,유재인,정치경 가톨릭대학 산업의학 센타 산업의학연구소 1984 韓國의 産業醫學 Vol.23 No.3

Exercise index(EI) was measured on 933 pneumoconiosis patients (865 patients with small rounded opacities and 68 patients with large opacities) and 176 suspected pneumoconiosis patients from Korean anthracitic mines, in order to evaluate the ventilatory impairment of pulmonary function according to the chest radiographic findings of pneumoconiosis. Exercise index was obtained from the maximum breathing capacity (MBC) and the exercise ventilation volume(EV) which were measured by spirometer and two step-test. Classification of pneumoconiosis was based on the international classification of ILO U/C. The results were as follows: 1. The mean value of E1 was significantly increased in pneumoconiosis patients with large opacities(46.0%) than in patients with small rounded opacities(26.5%) and with suspected pneumoconiosis(25.0%). The number of jpatients in substandard EI was 97.1% in patients with large opacities but 49.4% in patients with small rounded opacities and 40.3% in patients with suspected pneumoconiosis. 2. The mean values of EI and the number of patients in substandard EI were markedly increased in pneumoconiosis patients with small rounded opacities and suspected over 50 years of age. However, the number of patients in substandard EI showed no association with age in pneumoconiosis patients with large opacitis. 3. In pneumoconiosis patients with small rounded opacities, the mean values of EI and the number of patients in substandard EI showed significant association with the profusion (category) but no significant association with the type of small rounded opacities. 4. In pneumoconiosis patients with large opacities, the mean values of EI and the number of patients in substandard EI showed no significant difference between patients complicated with and without pulmonary tuberculosis. 5. No significant association of EI and the number of patients in substandard EI with the size of large opacities was observed in pneumoconiosis patients with large opacities, however, the mean values of EI showed increasing tendenccy in category B and C compared to category A.