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Alcohol extract of Geum Chung Cho alleviates alcohol-induced short-term memory impairment in gerbils
Han-Sam Cho,Tae-Woon Kim,Sang-Seo Park,Mal-Soon Shin,Jae-Min Lee,Eun-Sang Ji,Chang-Ju Kim 한국운동재활학회 2015 한국운동재활학회 학술대회 Vol.2015 No.10
Chronic ethanol consumption leads to memory impairment and also induces brain damage. The hippocampus has been particularly regarded as a possible target organ of alcoholic intoxication, since this structure plays a prominent function in memory processes. Cordyceps has been used as a traditional medicine in Asian countries for a long time. Different types of Cordyceps extract were reported to have various pharmacological activities including anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and immune modulatory effects. Guem Chung Cho is an artificial cultivated Cordyceps, and was supplied from GCordy (Seoul, Korea). Ethanol extract of Cordycep (50 g) was made by rotary evaporate, and resulting powder 8.29 g was obtained (yield 17%). In the present study, we investigated the effects of ethanol extract of Geum Chung Cho on short-term memory, cell proliferation and apoptosis in the hippocampus of ethanol-treated gerbils. The gerbils were divided into 5 groups (n = 10 in each group): Control group, alcohol-treated group, alcohol-treated and 0.001 mg/kg Geum Chung Cho-applied group, alcohol-treated and 0.01 mg/kg Geum Chung Cho-applied group, and alcohol-treated and 0.1 mg/kg Geum Chung Cho-applied group. Gerbils in the alcohol-treated groups were orally administered ethanol (1 g/kg) once a day for 2 weeks. Gerbils in the Guem Chung Cho-applied groups were orally administered Guem Chung Cho extract at each dosage 1 hour before ethanol consumption. Our results revealed that consumption of alcohol for 2 weeks deteriorated short-term memory, induced apoptosis, and inhibited cell proliferation, and reduced expressions of brain-derived neurotrophic (BDNF) and tyrosine kinase B (TrkB). However, Guem Chung Cho treatment alleviated alcohol-induced short-term memory impairment through enhancing cell proliferation and BDNF expression with inhibiting apoptosis in the hippocampus. Guem Chung Cho showed maximum effects at 0.1 mg/kg. Based on these results, alcohol extract of Guem Chung Cho may provide therapeutic value for the treatment of chronic alcohol-inducted brain injury. This study was supported by GCordy company.
강명주,지삼룡,박석주,이재익,조영완,김준영,박성재,박은택,이연재,이상혁,설상영,배상균 인제대학교 2006 仁濟醫學 Vol.27 No.-
Carcinoid tumors have been reported in a wide range of organs but most commonly involve the lungs, bronchi and gastrointestinal tract. Within the gastrointestinal tract, appendix is the most common location for carcinoid, followed by the distal small intestine, the rectum, and the stomach. Among these, primary involvement of the ampulla of Vater is extremely rare. We report a case of carcinoid tumor of ampulla of Vater. A 62-year-old man presented with epigastric soreness. Gastroduodenal endoscopy showed hyperemic bulging mass on ampulla of Vater and diagnosed as carcinoid tumor by histologic finding, with immunohistochemical study. In ^(111)In-octreoscan, tumor had regional lymph node metastasis, but no evidence of distant metastasis. Pancreatoduodenectomy with lymph node dissection was performed.
2003년 5월의 연무 관측시 에어로졸의 기상·물리·화학 특성
임주연,전영신,조경미,이상삼,신혜정 한국대기환경학회 2004 한국대기환경학회지 Vol.20 No.5
Severe haze, mist, and fog phenomena occurred in the central part of Korea during 15~25 May 2003 resulted in poor visibility and air quality. When these phenomena occurred, Korean peninsula was under the effects of anticyclone. The atmosphere was stable, and wind speed was so weak. Under this meteorological conditions, air quality was worse and worse. The characteristics of aerosol in Seoul, Incheon, and Gosan (Jeju) during this period are investigated from the PM_(10). TSP concentrations and aerosol number concentrations. Concentrations of PM_(10) and TSP measured at KMA increased upto 176 and 230㎍/㎥ on 22 May 2003, respectively. Aerosol number concentrations of size range from 0.82 to 6.06 ㎛ increased in Seoul on 17, 19, and 21~24 May 2003, and the concentrations of NO₂ and SO₂had maximum value of 0.165 ppm at Gwanak Mt. and 0.036 ppm at Guro-dong on 23 May 2003, respectively. Result from analysis on heavy metal elements showed high concentrations of Zn, Pb, Cr, Ni, Cu, and Cd during 20~24 May 2003. This event is examined by comprehensive analyses of synoptic weather conditions, satellite images, concentrations of suspended particles and air pollutants, and heavy metal elements.
3차원 입체조형치료에 의한 아교모세포종의 방사선 선량증가 연구
조재호(Jae Ho Cho),이창걸(Chang Geol Lee) 김경주(Kyoung Ju Kim),박진호(Jino Bak),이세병(Se Byeoung Lee),조삼주(Sam Ju Cho),심수정(Su Jung Shim),윤덕현(Dok Hyun Yoon),장종희(Jong Hee Chang),김태곤(Tae Gon Kim),김동석(Dong Suk Kim),서장옥 대한방사선종양학회 2004 Radiation Oncology Journal Vol.22 No.4
목 적: 아교모세포종의 방사선치료에서 국소제어율과 생존율을 향상시켜 보고자 3차원 입체조형치료기법을 이용 한 방사선선량 증가 연구를 전향적으로 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1997년 1월부터 2002년 7월까지 아교모세포종으로 조직학적 진단이 되고 전신수행도(KPS)가 60 이상으로 수술 후 방사선치료를 받은 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 프로토콜에 따라 전향적으로 연구에 참여한 42예의 고선량군과 후향적 대조군인 33예의 저선량군을 비교 분석하였다. 고선량군은 3차원 입체조형치료법에 의해 63.0∼70.2 Gy (중앙값 66 Gy)의 고선량 방사선을 조사받았으며, 저선량군은 2차원 치료방식으로 현재 표준선량으로 여겨지고 있는 59.4 Gy 정도(최소선량 50.4 Gy, 중앙선량 59.4 Gy)의 계획된 방사선치료를 종료할 수 있었던 환자들을 대상으로 하였다. 수술절제범위에 따라 나누어보면 전절제술 30예(40%), 준전절제술 30예(40%), 부분절제술 8예(11%), 그리고 조직생검만 시행된 환자가 7예(9%)였다. 각 환자의 육안종양체적은 CT 혹은 MRI상 수술절제연 및 잔류종양에 의해 정의되었다. 종양주변 부종은 저선량군에서는 임상표적체적에 포함되었지만, 고선량군에서는 재발양상 및 선량증가에 따른 합병증 증가의 가능성을 고려하여 제외하였다. 환자의 전체 및 무진행생존기간은 수 술 받은 날을 기준으로 Kaplan-Meier법으로 산출하였고, 기존 문헌에 보고되고 있는 예후인자들과 각 환자에 조사 된 방사선 선량, 표적체적 등이 생존율에 미치는 영향을 Log rank test 및 Cox regression analysis로 분석하였다. 추 적관찰을 위해 정기적으로 MRI가 시행되었다. 결 과: 전체환자의 중앙 생존기간 및 무진행 생존기간은 각각 15±1.65, 11±0.95개월이었다. 중앙생존기간은 저선량군 및 고선량군이 각각 14±0.94개월, 21±5.03개월로 고선량군에서 보다 나은 치료성적을 보여주었으며, 중앙무진행생존기간은 저선량군 10±1.63개월, 고선량군 12±1.59개월이었다. 특히 2년 생존율에 있어서 고선량군은 44.7%로 19.2%인 저선량군에 비해 훨씬 좋은 예후를 보였다. 단변량분석에서 예후에 영향을 미치는 중요인자로는 환자의 나이, 전신수행도, 종양의 위치, 수술절제범위, 표적체적, 방사선총선량 등이었다. 다변량분석에서 통계적으로 유의한 인자는 환자의 나이(p=0.012), 수술절제범위(p=0.000), 방사선선량군(p=0.049)이었다. 방사선괴사와 같은 방사선으로 인한 직접적인 만성합병증은 추적관찰기간 동안 발생하지 않았다. 결 론: 3차원 입체조형치료기법을 통하여 70 Gy까지의 방사선을 부작용 없이 조사할 수 있었고, 근치적 국소요법의 일환으로 방사선 선량증가가 전체 생존기간 및 무진행 생존기간을 향상시킬 수 있을 것으로 기대한다. Purpose: To investigate the effects of radiation dose-escalation on the treatment outcome, complications and the other prognostic variables for glioblastoma patients treated with 3D-conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT). Materials and Methods: Between Jan 1997 and July 2002, a total of 75 patients with histologically proven diagnosis of glioblastoma were analyzed. The patients who had a Karnofsky Performance Score (KPS) of 60 or higher, and received at least 50 Gy of radiation to the tumor bed were eligible. All the patients were divided into two arms; Arm 1, the high-dose group was enrolled prospectively, and Arm 2, the low-dose group served as a retrospective control. Arm 1 patients received 63∼70 Gy (Median 66 Gy, fraction size 1.8∼2 Gy) with 3D-conformal radiotherapy, and Arm 2 received 59.4 Gy or less (Median 59.4 Gy, fraction size 1.8 Gy) with 2D-conventional radiotherapy. The Gross Tumor Volume (GTV) was defined by the surgical margin and the residual gross tumor on a contrast enhanced MRI. Surrounding edema was not included in the Clinical Target Volume (CTV) in Arm 1, so as to reduce the risk of late radiation associated complications; whereas as in Arm 2 it was included. The overall survival and progression free survival times were calculated from the date of surgery using the Kaplan-Meier method. The time to progression was measured with serial neurologic examinations and MRI or CT scans after RT completion. Acute and late toxicities were evaluated using the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group neurotoxicity scores. Results: During the relatively short follow up period of 14 months, the median overall survival and progression free survival times were 15±1.65 and 11±0.95 months, respectively. There was a significantly longer survivaltime for the Arm 1 patients compared to those in Arm 2 (p=0.028). For Arm 1 patients, the median survival and progression free survival times were 21±5.03 and 12±1.59 months, respectively, while for Arm 2 patients they were 14±0.94 and 10±1.63 months, respectively. Especially in terms of the 2-year survival rate, the high-dose group showed a much better survival time than the low-dose group; 44.7% versus 19.2%. Upon univariate analyses, age, performance status, location of tumor, extent of surgery, tumor volume and radiation dose group were significant factors for survival. Multivariate analyses confirmed that the impact of radiation dose on survival was independent of age, performance status, extent of surgery and target volume. During the follow-up period, complications related directly with radiation, such as radionecrosis, has not been identified. Conclusion: Using 3D-conformal radiotherapy, which is able to reduce the radiation dose to normal tissues compared to 2D-conventional treatment, up to 70 Gy of radiation could be delivered to the GTV without significant toxicity. As an approach to intensify local treatment, the radiation dose escalation through 3D-CRT can be expected to increase the overall and progression free survival times for patients with glioblastomas.