노화가 인체 중간엽 줄기세포로부터 조골세포로의 증식 및 분화에 미치는 영향

백기현,태현정,오기원,이원영,조정기,권순용,강무일,차봉연,이광우,손호영,강성구,김춘추 대한내분비학회 2003 Endocrinology and metabolism Vol.18 No.3

연구배경: 일반적으로 골다공증과 연관된 위험인자로는 연령, 폐경, 약물, 불충분한 칼슘섭취, 만성질환 및 운동부족 등이 있는데, 특히 노화가 진행할수록 골밀도가 감소하는 것은 잘 알려져 있다. 노화와 관련하여 진행되는 골소실은 조골세포 및 전구조골세포의 기능적 결핍에 의한 골형성의 감소가 주요한 요인으로 여겨지고 있다. 그 동안 연령이 조골모 세포의 양과 조골모 세포로부터 성숙조골세포로의 분화 및 증식에 미치는 영향에 대한 일부 보고들이 있었으나 아직 일치된 견해는 없는 형편이다. 방법: 다양한 연령의 사람으로부터 골수를 채취, 중간엽 줄기세포가 포함된 단핵세포를 분리한 후 조골세포로 분화하기 좋은 조건하에서 배양하였다. 대상군은다시 젊은군과 노령군으로 구분하여 다양한 변수를 비교 분석하였다. 일차배양에서는 CFU-F를 계수하여 골수내 중간엽 줄기세포의 수를 추산하였고, 칼슘측정을 통하여 기질의 무기화 정도를 비교하였다. 계대배양후 이차배양에서는 시기별로 알카리성 포스파타제 활성도를 측정하고 오스테오칼신 mRNA의 발현을 관찰하여 젊은군과 노령군 사이의 증식능 차이를 비교하였다. 또한 이차배양 시기별로 MTT 측정을 하여 양군간에 증식능 차이가 있는지 알아보았다. 결과: 1. 일차배양 15일째에 평균 CFU-F의 수는 젊은군에서 유의하게 많았다(젊은군 148.3±28.9, 노령군 54.3±9.1, p=0.02). CFU-F의 평균면적은 젊은군에서 넓은 경향을 보였으나 통계적으로 유의하지는 않았다. 2. 일차배양 17일 경과 후 양군간에 기질 칼슘 침착정도는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(젊은군 103.6±50.6, 노령군: 114.0±56.5, p=NS). 3. 이차배양 10일째에 젊은군에서 알카리성 포스파타제 활성도가 고령군에 비해 유의하게 높았다(젊은군: 935.5±115.0 U/mg, 노령군: 578.4±115.7U/mg,p.0.05). 고령군에서는 시간 경과에 따른 변화가 미약했으며 전반적으로 알카리성 포스파타제의 활성도가 젊은군에 비해 낮았다. 4. 이차배양도중 오스테오칼신 mRNA의 발현은 배양시기별로 젊은군에 비해 고령군에서 더 낮은 경향을 관찰할 수 있었다. 5. 이차배양 10일과 15일에 젊은군에서 노령군보다세포증식이 유의하게 증가된 양상을 보였다(10앓 젊은군 0.73±0.05, 노령군 0.58±0.04, p=0.05, 15일; 젊은군 0.80±0.05, 노령군 0.70±0.03, p=0.05).결론: 이상의 연구에서 저자들은 노령군에서 젊은군보다 골수 내 중간엽줄기세포의 수가 적고, 노령군에서 유래한 전구조골세포의 성숙조골세포로의 증식 및 분화가 젊은군 보다 감소해 있는 것을 관찰할 수 있었다. Background: Osteoblasts originate from osteoprogenitor cells in bone marrow stroma, termed mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) or bone marrow stromal cells. Each MSC forms colonies (colony forming units-fibroblasts [CFL-Fs]) when cultured ex vivo. There are some reports about the age-related changes of the number and osteogenic potential of osteoprogenitor cells, but any relationship has not been clearly established in humans. In this study, we counted MSCs using CFU-Fs count and examined the proliferative capacity and differentiation potential of osteoprogenitor cells. Finally, we analyzed how these parameters varied with donor age. Methods: Bone marrow was obtained from the iliac crest of young (n=6, 27.2±8.6 years old) and old (n= 10, 57.4k6.7 years old) healthy donors. Mononuclear cells, including MSCs, were isolated and cultured in osteogenic medium. In primary culture, we compared the colony-forming efficiency of MSCs between the two groups and determined the matrix calcification. When primary culture showed near confluence, the cells were subcultured. Alkaline phosphatase activity, osteocalcin expression by RT-PCR and proliferative potential by MTT assay were examined by the time course of secondary culture. Results: At the 15th day of primary culture, the mean number of CFU-Fs was significantly higher in the younger donors (young: 148.3±28.9, old: 54.3±9.1, p=0.02) and the mean size of CFL-Fs was also larger in the younger donors than the older donors. However, matrix calcification was not different between the two groups (young: 103.6±50.6, old: 114.0±56.5, p=NS). In secondary culture, alkaline phosphatase activities were significantly lower in the older donors. The younger donors showed peak alkaline phosphatase activity at day 10, while the older donors didn't showed a remarkable peak (young: 935.5±115.OU/mg, old: 578.4±115.7U/mg, p<0.05). Total cell number as a proliferative index increased progressively during the secondary culture and a significantly greater cell number was noted in the younger donors. Osteocalcin expression was generally upregulated in the younger donors, but this was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Our study shows that the number of osteoprogenitor cells is decreased during aging and that the proliferative capacity and differentiation potential of osteoprogenitor cells seem to be reduced during aging (J Kor SOC Endocrinol 18:296-305, 2003).

Rat의 복강내에 투여한 5-fluorouracil-polyglycolic acid 제형이 장기에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구

강대영,송규상,최정목,노승무,정경수,오정연,김진향,양준묵,최선웅,이진호,조준식,민병무,김용백,김창식,박근성,김승영,김학용,인현빈 충남대학교 의과대학 지역사회의학연구소 1998 충남의대잡지 Vol.25 No.1

For more effective intraperitoneal chemotherapy, the authers made 5-fluorouracil-polyglycolic acid composite disks(FU-PGA disks) with 5-fluorouracil and polyglycolic acid, a biodegradable polymer. We inserted the FU-PGA disk into the peritoneal cavites of Sprague-Dawley male rats, the control and three experimental groups; one FU-PGA disk insert group(300mg/kg), two FU-PGA disk insert group(600mg/kg), and three FU-PGA disk insert group(900mg/kg). The control group received a similar number of PGA disk inserts. A pharmacokinetic study was performed to measure the 5-fluorouracil concentration in the peritoneal fluid, blood, and tissues(liver, kidney and heart) at 24 hours, 72hours and 168 hours after insertion of the FU-PGA disk. Light and electron microscopic studies were done. The results were as follows: 1) The number of white blood cells and platelets decreased after FU-PGA insertion. The degree was proportional to the duration and amounts inserted. The change in the number of red blood cells varied slightly. 2) Light microscopically, slight changes were noted at 168 hours in the 3 disk insert group (900mg/kg). Mild fatty change and hepatocyte degeneration around the central veins of the liver were noted, with vacuolar degeneration in the proximal convoluted tubules of the kidney. 3) Electron microscopically,the liver showed focal increases of lipid droplets in the hepatocytes, and irregular nuclear membrane with focal nucleolar segregation of the fibrillar and granular elements. Also the double membranous structure of the hepatocytes and Kupffer cells was widened with bleb formation. The kidney showed wide separation of the nuclear double membrane in the proximal convoluted tubular cells and mesangial cells, with vacuolation and myelin figure formation in the mitochondria of the proximal convoluted tubular cells, at 72 hours and 168 hours in the 2 to 3 FU-PGA insert groups. The heart showed focal loss of cristae,vacuolation and myelin figure formation in the mitochondria of the 2 to 3 FU-PGA insert groups. In conclusion, despite the large amont of FU-PGA inserted, the histopathological changes in the liver, kidney and heart were slight, and consonant with the very low amount of 5-fluorouracil concentrations detected in the liver, kidney and heart. The above results suggest that the FU-PGA composite can serve as a new device for releasing drugs in a controlled manner and easily targeted to intraperitoneal organs. This device can improve the efficacy of intraperitoneal chemotherapy for gastric cancer.

세침 흡인술을 이용한 종창된 림프절의 세포학적 평가

백강현,윤기영,최호정,정성목,이영원,조성환,박성준 忠南大學校 獸醫科大學 附設 動物醫科學硏究所 2011 動物醫科學硏究誌 Vol.18 No.1

Fine needle aspiration(FNA) cytology is considered as the diagnostic technique of choice in the assessment of swellen lymph nodes. The aim of this study is to determine the indication and diagnostic method of FNA of lymph node lesions performed at Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital of Chungnam National University. The records of 16 patients which had undergone FNA during the study period were retrieved. The cytological results were classified as lymphadenitis, lymphoid hyperplasia and lymphoma. Lymphoma cases were classified as B-cell origin and T-cell by immunophenotyping. The result of the FNA cytological diagnosis showed that nine (56%) of the patients were lymphoma, five (31%) of the patients were lymphoid hyperplasia and two (13%) of the patients were lymphadenitis.

태극권 수련이 중년여성의 심리적 행복감에 미치는 영향

강현숙,김백윤,박미진,신영호 한국스포츠리서치 2005 한국 스포츠 리서치 Vol.16 No.2

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of Taichichuan training on the variables of cognitive-affective states. The subjects of the study consisted of 22G middle aged women in Jeonju areas. The survey methods of this research are the 5 Likert Scale modified the Cognitive Affective States Scale by Yang. Myung-Hwan(1998). The used statistical methods for the data analysis were M. SD. Paired sample T-Test. The results obtained by the appropriate analytic processes were followed. 1. In hedonic enjoyment, Taichichuan training women were lower than non-activity women. 2. In feeling of flow, Taichichuan training women were higher than non-activity women. 3. In self-realization, Taichichuan training women were higher than non-activity women. 4. In self-confidence, Taichichuan training women were higher than non-activity women.

한성준의 한국 전통춤 사장 : 승무를 중심으로

백현순;이예순;강미선;김현남;이현진 한국무용연구회 2007 한국무용연구 Vol.25 No.1

This paper aims to investigate the origin and movement of Buddhist dance, recognized as the most artistic one of Han sung Jun’s dances and from this draw the idea on Korean traditional dance. First, to summarize the idea on Buddhist dance, on the basis of his biography and historical background of his times, it is believed that the East would look upon the sky as the president of the universe and the origin of life as God; carry out the religious rituals as to natural phenomenon along with human beings. The spiritual thought during the ceremonies is certain to immanent in current Buddhist dance. Buddhist dance is also called “Bǔm-pae”, which means it has a close relationship with Buddhism. And his dance seems to be associated with Buddhism in a degree. The fact, however, that his dance ultimately has not any meaning in it, demonstrates Buddhist dance has the idea of emptiness, that is, “to stay at the quiet state without any mental affliction.” Second, the analysis of his dance shows that the principal motion of Buddhist dance is being represented as Pil-che, Hak-che and Goong-che. In other words, the stirring movement reveals that his dance certainly has a set pattern of points(Pil-che), lines(Hak-che) and circles(Goong-che); It is equivalent to the shape and spirit of the Endless(Mu-kǔk) and the Great Absolute(Tae-kǔk) in the eastern philosophy. Both of them are to result in ǔm-Yang and in this way, the idea of Takǔkǔmyang is obviously indwelling in Buddhist dance. 본 논문은 한국 전통춤의 맥을 이어 온 한성준의 승무를 대상으로 그 춤의 연원(淵源)과 춤사위의 구조(構造)룰 밝혀 춤의 실체인 한국 전통춤을 철학해 보고자 한 것으로 연구 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째. 한성준 춤의 일대기를 바탕으로 그 시대적 배경에 따른 승우 춤 사상을 정리해 보면 동앙에서는 천(天)·신(神)에게 제사지내는 제천의식을 행해 왔는데 이때 행해지는 천신사상이 오늘날 승무 춤 속에 내재되어 있으며 또한 승무는 불교의식인 범패에서 기원 되어 성행된 것으로 볼 때 승무가 불교사상인 공사상(空思想) 깊은 연관이 있음을 알 수 있다. 둘째, 한성준 승무의 춤사위를 분석해 보면 승무 춤의 대표적인 춤사위가 필체(筆體), 학체(鶴體), 궁체(弓體)로 나타남을 알 수 있으며 이는 동양철학에 있어서 무극(無極)과 태극(太極)구조의 형상과 맥을 같이함을 알 수 있다. 무극과 태국은 곧 음양으로 귀결되며 따라서 승무 춤사위에는 태극음양사상(太極陰陽思想)이 내재되어 있음을 알 수 있다. 한국 전통춤은 익히 알다시피 악(惡), 가(歌), 무(舞)가 함께 어울려 시대의 흐름에 따라 한국인의 정서와 사고를 복합적으로 배태(胚胎)한 것이므로 한국 전통춤을 단순히 하나의 사상만으로 채울 수 없으므로 이상과 같은 결론은 한성준의 승무 춤에 내재되어 있는 한국춤 정신의 극히 일부분일 수 밖에 없다. 그럼에도 불구하고 승무 춤 속에 녹아있는 본질적 사상을 유추해 보고자 한 것은, 한국 전통춤의 대표적언 춤인 승무를 통해, 한국인의 정신인 춤 사상에 함축되어 있는 민족성을 도출해 낼 수 있는 바탕의 자료를 제시코자 한 것이다.

급성 약물중독 환자의 응급의학적 고찰

강지훈,이현노,진영호,이재백 大韓應急醫學會 1999 대한응급의학회지 Vol.10 No.3

Background : Nowadays, acute drug intoxication is a important section of emergency medicine. The purpose of this study was to determine what is the best-way to manage acutely intoxicated patients with drug in emergency department setting. Methods : Clinical assessment were made on 135 cases of drug intoxication visited to emergency center of Hospital during one year from June 1997 to May 1998. Results : 1. The total number of cases of acute drug intoxication was 135 which is 0.5% of total patients presented to emergency center. 2. There was no sexual difference in incidence, but the highest incidence of age group was in 3rd decade(23.7%) and the next was 7th decade(20.0%). 3. High frequency of acute intoxication was observed in autumn. October had the largest portion in monthly distribution. The largest portion of presumed time of poisoning was noon - 4 p. m. and of the time on arrival to emergency center was 8 p. m. - midnight. 4. Suicidal attempt was the most common motive of intoxication (72.6%). 5. The most common drug of intoxication was insecticides (35.7%) and the others were centrally active agents, herbicides in orders. 6. Mental change was observed in 20.7% of patients and the abnormal vital signs were hypertension, tachycardia, and hypotension in order on arrival to emergency center. 7. Mean duration of treatment was 36.1 hours. Mortality rate of the cases was 7.4%. Conclusion : The mortality rate was high in patients who ingested relatively fatal drugs (i.e. herbicides, antimicrovials, insecticides), showed mental change on arrival or received mechanical ventilatory care(p < 0.05).

여대생의 결혼관에 관한 연구

강신미,김욱련,김이화,김현주,백은주 효성여자대학교 가정대학 학도호국단 1985 家政大論集 Vol.4 No.-

In these days, Korea has undergone various changes in every social aspect throughthe process of modernization. Especially in instituional and actual aspects, the family.and marriage have been changed greatly by the rapid urbanization and iudustrializatton,.and these changes have been investigated scientifically. This paper presents marital consciousness and actual behavior of 300 woman collegestudents in Daegu, and was surveyed comparing various parts-the humanities, natural·science and the arts. As for the basic attitude of marriage, they were positive in the need of marriage,,defined marriage as the second starting point of life. Also they put the aim of marriage,on mental value. As for the dating and purity before marriage, 84 percent of respondents assented tothe dating before marriage. And they thought it proper that the duration of datingwas one year to two years. The age of the first dating and the standard of sex moralstore significant. The part of the arts tended to be open, and the part of natural sciencewere conservative. As for the standard of spouse's choice, 84 percent of respondents wanted to have theright of priority they could choose their spouses for themselves. And they thought it·proper that the age of marriage was 25-year-old to 26-year-old, and the gap of maritalage was one year to three years. Ideal spouse's characteristic, home surroundings, and marital harmony were significant. Among various marital conditions, personality tended to to emphasized, and theatmosphere of family and masculine appearance were taken serious. As for a. spouses's job, professor or research occupation was popular. Compared withthe part of the arts, the part of the humanities and natural science were positive inpredicting marital harmony. Among various marital conditions, an only son, the eldest son, and an offspring ofa concubine tended to be evaded. The type of an ideal spouse was companionship.

생체분해성 망막압정을 이용한 망막고정에 대한 실험적 연구

김용백,민병무,김창식,박근성,김승영,길숙종,조항진,이성복,노승무,송규상,강대영,조준식,양준묵,정경수,최선웅,이진호,김학용,인현빈 충남대학교 의과대학 지역사회의학연구소 1998 충남의대잡지 Vol.25 No.1

Biodegradable retinal fixation devices obtain mechnical fixation of the retina with desirable chorioretinal scarring and with the potential for local, sustained release of antimetabolites and steroids to inhibit proliferative vitreoretinopathy. We manufactured a biodegradable retinal tack with barb that was designed in order to prevent intrusion from implantation of retinal tacks. This study was carried to evaluate the efficacy for retinal fixation and the capability for sustained release of drugs with a newly designed biodegradable retinal tack Biodegradable retinal tacks were made of polymers of glycolic acids and were designed with barbs in a shape to prevent the disinsertion. Biodegradale retinal tacks are divided into 3 parts, a conical portion that is inserted into the sclera, a cylinder portion that remains in the vitreous, and a neck portion between the pin and the cylinder. The tapered conical end was manufactured to allow easy insertion through the retina and choroid into the sclera. A cylinder portion was manufactured with a tapered angle that fixes firmly into the orifice of 19 gauge spinal needle. A neck portion, 0.4 mm in diameter, was designed to prevent disinsertion from following implantation of retinal tack. The applicator was a 19 gauge spinal needle and its orifice was prepared to 15°angle to accept the tapered cylinder portion of the retinal tack. The retinal tacks, secured in the needles, were passed through the formed vitreous and inserted into the retina, choroid, and sclera and were released by pushing the internal needle, usually within 2-3mm of the medullary ray of the posterior rabbit retina A retinal tack was placed in each of 8 pigmented rabbit eyes. Slit-lamp biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy and fundus photography were performed periodically from 1 day to 8 weeks after surgery. Eight eyes were enucleated and studied by light microscopy at 8 weeks. Biomicroscopic evaluation of the animals revealed edemas adjacent to the retinal surfaces immediately after insertion of the biodegradable retinal tacks in all the animals. These edemas disappeared after 1 week. The first noticeable change in the size of retinal tacks was shown after 2weeks. The size of the retinal tacks gradually got smaller, decreasing to about one-half at 4 weeks and about one-third at 8 weeks. All retinal tacks remained in inserted places without any movement for an 8 week period. On light microscopy, epiretinal proliferations were seen to extend into the vitreous cavity. Cellular capsules that lined the inner aspect of the scleral defect caused by tack insertion were found. However the adjacent retina had a normal cytologic appearance and architecture in all specimens. We manufactured a biodegradable retinal tack that is designed to prevent intrusion from implantation of retinal tacks. All biodegradable retinal tacks reduce in size with time, but no retinal tacks extruded from the inserted place. The newly designed biodegradable retinal tack can be used for retinal fixation and may be used as a vehicle for the introduction of pharmacologic agents to prevent the cellular events that promote proliferative vitreoretinopathy.

공황장애 환자의 성격요인과 방어기제의 특성에 관한 연구

심진현,백상빈,신영철,오강섭,노경선,이시형 大韓神經精神醫學會 1999 신경정신의학 Vol.38 No.6

연구목적: 본 연구는 공황장애 환자들을 대상으로 성격요인과 방어기제 검사를 실시하였으며 우울 및 사회기능 정도를 측정하여 상관관계를 알아보았다. 방 법: 1997년 9월부터 1998년 8월까지 환자들중 공황장애로 진단된 35명을 대상으로 성격요인검사(Sixteen Personality Questionnaire 한국판) 및 방어기제검사(이화방어기제검사)를 시행하여 스텐점수(1-10)화 하였고, 우울증척도(Beck Depressive Inventory 한국판) 및 사회기능장애척도(Sheehan Disability 한국판)를 시행하였다. 결 과: 1) 개별항목 (1) 성격요인과 방어기제의 척도별 평균점수에서 정상보다 높거나(8점이상) 낮은(3점이하) 척도는 없었다. (2) 성격요인중 불안감이 높았고 자아강도, 신중성, 사변성은 낮은 점수를 보였다. (3) 방어기제중 신체화, 행동화의 점수가 높았고 유우머, 억제, 이타주의, 회피, 합리화는 낮은 점수를 보였다. (4) BDI의 평균점수는 18.25±9.97이었다. (5) SDS의 평균점수는 업무항목 4.88±3.11. 사회활동/오락활동항목 4.57±2.92였다. 2) 상관관계 (1) 성별간 비교에서 성격요인은 사변성, 죄책감을 방어기제는 허세, 부정, 수동공격, 투사를 남성 이 높게 보였다(p<0.05). (2) 연령증가는 성격요인중 낮은지능과 방어기제는 예견, 해리와 상관을 허세와 역상관을 보였다(p<0.05). (3) BDI 점수는 성격요인중 지능도, 자아강도, 도덕성, 죄책감, 통제력, 불안감등과 방어기 제중 해리, 신체화등과 유의미한 상관관계를 나타냈다(p<0.05). (4) 사회기능장애척도의 업무항목은 성격요인중 죄책감, 진보성, 불안감, 도덕성과 방어기제의 신 체화, 투사등과 유의미한 상관이 있었고, 사회/오락활동항목은 성격요인의 죄책감, 불안감과 방어기제중 허세, 투사 등과 유의미한 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다(p<0.05). 3) BDI와 사회기능장애척도의 업무항목간에는 유의미한 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다(p<0.05). 결 론: 공황장애 환자는 성격요인검사상 불안감이 높고 자아강도, 신중성, 사변성은 낮게 나타 났으며, 신체화 등의 신경증적 방어기제를 주로 사용하는 반면 유우머, 억제, 이타주의, 회피, 합리화의 방어기제는 적게 사용하는 것으로 나타났다. 증상의 강도와 관련이 있는 우울증상은 업무활동에 영향을 미쳐 이와 관련된 중등도의 사회기능의 장애를 초래하고 있는 것으로 보인다. Objectives : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of personality factor and defense mechanism and relationship with depression and disability. Methods : Study subjects consisted of 35 panic disorder patients diagnosed with the criteria of DSM-Ⅳ. Data were collected through Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire, Ehwa Diagnostic Test of Defense Mechanism, Beck Depression Inventory and Sheehan Disability Scale. Statistics employed for the analyses were Pearson correlation and independent sample t-test. Results : In personality factors and defense mechanisms, there were no definitely abnormal range of scores. But, among personality factors, tension/anxiety factor scored high and unstableness/stableness, shyness/boldness and praxernia/atunia were in low range of score. In defense mechanism, somatization and acting-out scored high and humor, suppression, altruism, avoidance and rationalization scored low. The mean BDI score was 18.25±9.97. The mean score of SDS were 4.88±3.11 in work category and 4.57±2.92 in social/leasure category. Male patients were significantly correlated with guit-proneness and atuia in personality factor and passive-aggressiveness, projection, denial and show-off in defense mechanism, compared with female patients(p<0.05). The patients` age was correlated with low intelligence in persolity factor and dissociation and anticipation in defense mechanism. It was negatively correlated with show-off(p<0.05). The BDI score was correlated with low intelligence, superego, unstableness, self-conflict, high superego and atunia in personality factor and dissociation and somatization in defense mechanism(p<0.05). There was a significant relationship between BDI score and SDS work category(p<0.05). Conclusions: Panic disorder patients show high score of tension/anxiety factor and they frequently use neurotic defense style like somatization. The depressive symptom, which depends on symptom severity, appears to have influence on work category and to cause social disability.

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송규상,강대영,최정목,노승무,정경수,오정연,김진향,양준목,최선웅,이진호,조준식,민병무,김용백,김창식,박근성,김승영,김학용,인현빈 충남대학교 의과대학 지역사회의학연구소 1998 충남의대잡지 Vol.25 No.1

To evaluate the in-vivo effects of mitomycin-C-polyglycolic acid composite(MMC-PGA) the disk: shaped composite were implanted into the peritoneal cavity of the Sprague-Dawley rats. The pathologic changes were examined at various time points up to 12 weeks. Initially the soft tissue around the inserted disks showed capillary congestion at 3 days. Inflammatory infiltrates with foreign body giant cells appeared from the 2nd week and reached peak response at 6-8 weeks. These reaction diminished prominently at 12 weeks. No specific pathologic change was found in the liver, the kidneys, and the heart. The above results suggest that the MMC-PGA composite can serve as a new device for intraperitoneal chemotherapy of various types of cancers.