Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Effects of Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) Composites in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats

Wen-Si Hu,Soo-Jung Lee,Eun-Seon Ha,Jae-Ho Pyo,Nak-Ju Sung 한국식품영양학회 2016 한국식품영양학회 학술대회논문집(학술심포지움) Vol.2016 No.06

Molecular genotyping, biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance of enterotoxigenic <i>Clostridium perfringens</i> isolated from meat supplied to school cafeterias in South Korea

Hu, Wen-Si,Kim, Hun,Koo, Ok Kyung Elsevier 2018 Anaerobe Vol.52 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P> <I>Clostridium perfringens</I> is one of the leading causes of food poisoning worldwide. The aims of this study were to investigate the presence of <I>C. perfringens</I> in food supplied to school cafeterias, to assess the presence of toxin genes in the isolates, and to investigate the biofilm formation and antibiotic susceptibility of the isolates. A total of 30 C<I>. perfringens</I> strains (12.9%) from 232 samples of beef, pork, chicken, and duck meat were isolated. Toxin genes, including <I>cpa</I>, <I>cpe</I>, <I>cpb2</I>, and <I>netB</I>, were detected, while the <I>cpb, etx, iap</I> and <I>tpe</I>L genes were absent. Biofilm formation was analyzed, and all the isolates were able to form biofilm. Antibiotic resistance was observed against penicillin (97%), lincomycin (20%), bacitracin (97%), oxytetracycline (73%), trimethoprim (7%), gentamicin (10%), tetracycline (93%), erythromycin (83%), ampicillin (100%), amikacin (7%), and streptomycin (3%). In conclusion, the results showed that students are exposed to a potentially high risk of food poisoning by <I>C. perfringens</I>; therefore, precaution is required for these types of catering services.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> <I>Clostridium perfringens</I> was isolated from meat supplied to Korean school cafeterias. </LI> <LI> All isolates were type A and <I>cpa</I>, <I>cpe</I>, <I>cpb2</I>, and <I>netB</I> genes were detected. </LI> <LI> Biofilm formation was observed in all of the isolates. </LI> <LI> Antibiotic resistance was observed in penicillin, ampicillin, and tetracyclin (>92%). </LI> </UL> </P>

Anti-attachment, anti-biofilm, and antioxidant properties of Brassicaceae extracts on Escherichia coli O157:H7

Hu, Wen Si,Nam, Da Min,Choi, Jin Young,Kim, Joo Sung,Koo, Ok Kyung Springer-Verlag 2019 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.28 No.6

Comparison of Quality Property and Functionality among Beef Jerky made from Hanwoo, Australian and New Zealand beef

Wen-Si Hu,Eun Seon Ha,Soo-Jung Lee,Jae-Sung Kim,Nak-Ju Sung 한국식품영양과학회 2015 한국식품영양과학회 학술대회발표집 Vol.2015 No.8

명월초, 여주 및 울금을 포함하는 돼지감자 복합물의 streptozotocin 유발 당뇨쥐에서 혈당강하 및 체내 지질개선에 미치는 영향

호문사(Wen-Si Hu),이수정(Soo-Jung Lee),표재호(Jae?Ho Pyo),김성희(Sung-Hee Kim),성낙주(Nak-Ju Sung) 한국생명과학회 2018 생명과학회지 Vol.28 No.6

돼지감자 농축액(JA, 50%)에 명월초(12.5%), 여주(12.5%), 울금(12.5%) 추출물이 혼합된 돼지감자 복합물(JAP)을 streptozotocin (STZ)으로 당뇨 유발된 흰쥐에 4주간 급이하였을 때 혈당강하 및 지질개선에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 실험군은 정상군(Normal), 당뇨 대조군(Diabetic), 당뇨 유발된 흰쥐에 명월초 추출물 급이군(D-GPE), 돼지감자 복합물 급이군(0.5 g/kg, D-JAP1; 1.5 g/kg, D-JAP2), 돼지감자 농축액 급이군(D-JA) 및 메타포민 급이군(D-MET)으로 구분하였다. 실험사육 4주 동안 혈당 변화는 D-JAP2군 및 D-MET군에서 3주간 실험식이 급이 후 두드러진 감소현상을 보였다. 혈청 인슐린 함량은 실험식이의 급이에 따른 유의차가 없었으나, HOMA-IR값은 당뇨 대조군에 비해 실험식이 급이군에서 유의적으로 감소되었다. 혈청의 AST 및 ALT 활성은 D-JAP1군에서 가장 낮았다. 혈청의 총 지질 및 중성지방 함량은 당뇨 대조군에 비해 시료 급이군에서 유의적으로 감소되었으며, HDL-콜레스테롤 함량은 당뇨 대조군에 비해 D-GPE, D-JAP1 및 D-JAP2군에서 유의적으로 증가되었다. 간 조직 중 중성지방 함량은 당뇨 대조군에 비해 D-GPE, D-JAP1 및 D-JAP2군에서 유의적으로 감소되었으며, 지질과산화물의 함량은 당뇨 대조군에 비해 D-JAP1 및 D-JAP2군에서 유의적으로 감소되었다. 간 조직의 SOD 및 catalase수준은 당뇨 대조군에 비해 D-GPE, D-JAP1 및 D-JAP2군에서, GSH-Px 수준은 모든 실험식이 급이군에서 유의적으로 증가되었다. 이상의 결과에서 돼지감자 복합물은 돼지감자 농축액에 비해 혈당강하 및 당뇨로 인한 지질개선에 효과적인 것으로 판단된다. Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of Jerusalem artichoke composites (JAP) with extracts of G. procumbens (12.5%), M. charantia (12.5%), and C. longa (12.5%) to H. tuberosus concentrate (JA, 50%) were evaluated in streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats. Rats were divided into seven groups: normal (Normal), diabetic control (Diabetic), group fed G. procumbens extract (0.5 g/kg bw, D-GPE), group fed JAP (0.5 g/kg bw, D-JAP1; 1.5 g/kg bw, D-JAP2), group fed JA (0.5 g/kg bw, D-JA), and group fed Metformin (0.2 g/kg bw, D-MET) as a positive control. The blood glucose levels over 4 weeks were significantly decreased in the D-JAP2 and D-MET groups compared to the other groups after 3 weeks. The serum insulin level was not significant among the groups fed an experimental diet, but the HOMA-IR value was significantly decreased compared to the diabetic control group. AST and ALT activities in the serum were lowest in D-JAP1. Total lipid and triglyceride contents in the serum decreased in the groups fed an experimental diet, and the HDL-C contents of D-GPE, D-JAP1, and D-JAP2 were significantly increased compared to the diabetic control group. Triglyceride contents in the liver tissue were significantly lower in the D-GPE, D-JAP1, and D-JAP2 groups, and hepatic TBARS content was significantly decreased in the D-JAP1 and D-JAP2 groups compared to the diabetic control group. Hepatic antioxidative enzyme levels, such as SOD, catalase, and GSH-Px, were significantly elevated in groups fed an experimental diet compared to the diabetic control group. Therefore, JAP may be more effective than JA in the human body due to its hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities.

Sorafenib Continuation after First Disease Progression Could Reduce Disease Flares and Provide Survival Benefits in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: a Pilot Retrospective Study

Fu, Si-Rui,Zhang, Ying-Qiang,Li, Yong,Hu, Bao-Shan,He, Xu,Huang, Jian-Wen,Zhan, Mei-Xiao,Lu, Li-Gong,Li, Jia-Ping Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.7

Background: Sorafenib is a promising drug for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); however, treatment may be discontinued for multiple reasons, such as progressive disease, adverse events, or the cost of treatment. The consequences of sorafenib discontinuation and continuation are uncertain. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 88 HCC patients treated with sorafenib from July 2007 to January 2013. Overall survival (OS), post-disease progression overall survival (pOS), and time to disease progression (TTP) were compared for survival analysis. Cox proportional hazard regression was performed to assess the effect of important factors on OS in the overall patient population and on pOS in patients who continued sorafenib treatment. Results: Sorafenib was discontinued and continued in 24 and 64 patients, respectively. The median OS (355 vs 517 days respectively; p=0.015) and median post-PD OS (260 vs 317 days, respectively; p=0.020) were statistically different between the discontinuation and continuation groups. Neither the median time to first PD nor the time to second PD were significantly different between the 2 groups. In the discontinuation group, 3 of the 24 patients (12.5%) suffered disease outbreaks. In Cox proportional hazard regression analysis after correction for confounding factors, BCLC stage (p=0.002) and PD site (p=0.024) were significantly correlated with pOS in patients who continued sorafenib treatment. Conclusions: Sorafenib discontinuation may cause HCC flares or outbreaks. It is advisable to continue sorafenib treatment after first PD, particularly in patients with Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer stage B disease or only intrahepatic PD.

Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Psychological Effects of Overactive Bladder in Chinese University Students

Yu Liang,Guo Wei Si,Hui Jie Hu,Zhen Wei Zhang,Cui Ping Song,Qi Feng Dou,Jian Guo Wen 대한배뇨장애요실금학회 2022 International Neurourology Journal Vol.26 No.4

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of overactive bladder (OAB) in young adults and to explore the influence of OAB on mental health. Methods: Between October 2019 and January 2020, 14,010 anonymous questionnaires were distributed to freshmen at 2 universities in Henan, China. The students came from all over the country. The questionnaire included general items and information necessary to calculate the overactive bladder symptom score, the Chinese version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score, Self-Esteem Scale (SES) score, and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) score. The relationships between the prevalence of OAB and its risk factors were evaluated. Results: The overall prevalence of OAB was 6.0%, with 4.3% of participants characterized as having dry OAB and 1.7% as having wet OAB. The prevalence of mild OAB was 5.5%, and that of moderate OAB was 0.5%; no severe OAB was observed. Higher prevalence rates of OAB were found among women, respondents with constipation, and respondents with primary nocturnal enuresis (PNE) (P <0.05). Compared to healthy controls, the OAB group exhibited a higher mean SDS score (52.12±8.986 vs. 47.71±9.399, P<0.001) and mean PSQI score (5.28±2.486 vs. 4.27±2.431, P<0.001), but a lower mean SES score (27.78±3.599 vs. 29.57±4.109, P<0.001). Conclusions: OAB significantly affects the mental health of young adults. Female sex, constipation, and PNE are risk factors for OAB.

Nutritional Characteristics and Biological Activity of Makgeolli added Soybeans

Soo-Jung Lee,Wen-Si Hu,Pyeng-Ho Kang,Jin-Woo Choi,Nak-Ju Sung 한국식품영양과학회 2015 한국식품영양과학회 학술대회발표집 Vol.2015 No.8

Liver-protecting Effect of Sumaeyaksuk (Artemisia argyi H.) Extract on Liver-damage by CCl4

Mi-Ryeong Kim,Soo-Jung Lee,Wen-Si Hu,Jin-A Sung,Nak-Ju Sung 한국식품영양과학회 2015 한국식품영양과학회 학술대회발표집 Vol.2015 No.8

Raffinose와 stachyose 함량이 낮은 콩과 두부의 품질특성

이수정(Soo-Jung Lee),호문사(Wen-Si Hu),정종일(Jong-Il Chung),정보영(Bo-Young Jeong),성낙주(Nak-Ju Sung) 한국생명과학회 2017 생명과학회지 Vol.27 No.11

LOX-1,2,3 결핍과 비소화성 당류인 raffinose와 stachyose 함량이 낮은 품종(LRS)인 진양콩, 하영콩 및 대복콩을 원료로 하여 제조한 두부의 품질특성을 태광콩 두부와 비교하였다. 태광콩과 하영콩의 백립중은 여타 시료에 비해 유의적으로 높았다. 조단백질 함량은 태광콩에 비해 진양콩 및 하영콩에서 유의적으로 많았다. 두부의 수율은 태광콩, 하영콩 및 대복콩으로 만든 두부가 비슷한 수준이었다. 두부의 경도는 태광콩 및 대복콩으로 만든 두부가 가장 낮았으며, 하영콩으로 만든 두부에서 유의적으로 높았다. 콩 및 두부의 이소플라본 함량은 대조구에 비해 LRS 콩은 약 1.4~1.6배, 두부는 약 1.8~3.4배 높은 함량이었다. 콩의 총 페놀 함량은 대조구에 비해 하영콩 및 대복콩에서 유의적으로 높았다. 두부의 총 페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량은 대조구에 비해 하영콩 및 대복콩으로 만든 두부에서 유의적으로 높았다. 콩의 항산화 활성은 태광콩이 LRS 콩에 비해 높은 활성이었으나, 두부에서는 하영콩 및 대복콩으모 만든 두부가 대조구에 비해 유의적으로 높았다. 따라서 LRS 콩은 두부 제조에 적합하나 특히 하영콩이 콩의 단백질, 이소플라본 함량 및 두부의 항산화 활성 측면에서 가장 우수한 것으로 판단된다. August 22, 2017 /Revised September 26, 2017 /Accepted October 10, 2017 The quality characteristics of three non-genetically modified (GM) LRS soybean cultivars free of LOX 1, 2 and 3, such as Jinyang, Hayoung and Daebok, were compared to the characteristics of Taekwang, a soybean with LOX 1, 2 and 3 and general contents of raffinose and stachyose. Taekwang was used as a control soybean. The weights of 100 for Taekwang and Hayoung soybeans were significantly higher than those of the other samples. The crude-protein contents of the Jinyang and Hayoung soybeans were significantly higher than the crude-protein content of the Taekwang soybeans. Similar tofu yields were observed in the Taekwang, Hayoung and Daebok soybeans. The highest tofu yield was observed in the Hayoung soybeans. The isoflavone contents of the soybeans and tofu were 1.4-1.6 times and 1.8-3.4 times higher than the contents of the control soybeans, respectively. The total phenol contents of the Hayoung and Daebok soybeans were significantly higher than the contents of the control soybeans. Additionally, the total phenol and flavonoid contents were significantly higher in the tofu made from the LRS cultivars than in the tofu made from the control cultivar. The antioxidant activities of the Taekwang soybeans were higher than the antioxidant activities of the LRS-cultivar soybeans. However, the antioxidant activities of tofu made from the LRS cultivars were significantly higher than the antioxidant activities of tofu made from the control cultivar. The results suggested that the soybeans of the LRS cultivars were suitable for tofu products. The Hayoung cultivar may be the most suitable due to its higher crude protein and isoflavone contents and its significant antioxidant activity.