Fermentation and Quality Characteristics of Yogurt Treated with .

The fermentation and quality characteristics of yogurt were investigated according to the inoculation concentration of . The total sugar content of yogurt decreased as the fermentation time increased, and with an increased concentration of treatment the fermentation time decreased rapidly. As fermentation progressed, the lactose content decreased rapidly at the beginning and gradually decreased as the pH decreased.

Physicochemical Properties of Soft and Hard-type Rice Flour According to Moisture Content and High Hydrostatic Pressure Treatment.

This study investigated the effects of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) treatment on the physicochemical properties of rice flour according to its moisture levels in order to develop new materials for processed rice foods. The rice varieties used were the Samkwang variety (normal and hard type) and the Shingil variety (processing and soft type). The moisture content of the rice flour was adjusted to 35-55% and it was treated with the HHP treatment at 400-600 MPa.

Fat-1 expression enhance hippocampal memory in scopolamine-induced amnesia.

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are critical for optimal brain health and are involved in psychiatric and neurological ailments. Here, we report the effects of higher endogenous omega-3 PUFA on memory impairment in the hippocampus by studying mice with transgenic expression of the fat-1 gene that converts omega-6 to omega-3 PUFA. We performed Y-maze and passive avoidance tests to evaluate the memory function of fat-1 mice treated with scopolamine.

Antioxidative and antidiabetic effects of germinated rough rice extract in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and C57BLKS/J- mice.

Background: To overcome disadvantages of germinated brown rice, we germinated rough rice and tested effects of its useful ingredients on prevention of diabetes.

Objective: This study investigated the antioxidant and antidiabetic effects of rough rice ( L.) with hulls, before and after germination.

Synergistic anticancer effect of acteoside and temozolomide-based glioblastoma chemotherapy.

Temozolomide (TMZ) is an alkylating agent commonly used as a first‑line treatment for high‑grade glioblastoma. However, TMZ has short half‑life and frequently induces tumor resistance, which can limit its therapeutic efficiency. In the present study, it was hypothesized that combined treatment with TMZ and acteoside has synergistic effects in glioblastoma therapy.

Pediatric Deaths Attributed to Complex Chronic Conditions over 10 Years in Korea: Evidence for the Need to Provide Pediatric Palliative Care.

Background: Pediatric palliative care (PPC) is the active total care of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Palliative care includes symptom management, psychosocial support, and end-of-life care. Despite significant advances in disease diagnosis and treatment, resources for PPC of children with serious illnesses are limited in Korea.

Changes of phenolic-acids and vitamin E profiles on germinated rough rice (Oryza sativa L.) treated by high hydrostatic pressure.

This study was performed to investigate changes in the phenolic acid and vitamin E profiles of germinated rough rice following high hydrostatic pressure treatment (HPT). Rough rice was germinated at 37°C for two days and subjected to 0.1, 10, 30, 50, and 100MPa pressures for 24h.

Differences in pregnancy outcomes, prenatal care utilization, and maternal complications between teenagers and adult women in Korea: A nationwide epidemiological study.

Teenage mothers are at high risk for maternal and neonatal complications. This study aimed to evaluate the socioeconomic circumstances of teenage pregnancy, and determine whether these increased risks remained after adjustment for socioeconomic circumstances in Korea. Using the National Health Insurance Corporation database, we selected women who terminated pregnancy, by delivery or abortion, from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010.

Incidence and Prevalence of Myasthenia Gravis in Korea: A Population-Based Study Using the National Health Insurance Claims Database.

Background And Purpose: There have been a few national population-based epidemiological studies of myasthenia gravis (MG) with wide variation of incidence and prevalence rates worldwide. Herein we report the first nationwide population-based epidemiological study of MG in Korea.

Methods: We attempted to estimate the incidence and prevalence rates of MG using the Korean National Health Insurance claims database for 2010 to 2013.

Complete Genome Sequence of Rotavirus Group C Isolated in South Korea.

Rotavirus group C is the major etiological agent associated with acute gastroenteritis in all human age groups. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of human group C rotavirus (GpC-RV) isolated in South Korea.

A simple and simultaneous identification method for aloe, catechu and gambir by high performance liquid chromatography.

An effective and rapid method was developed for the simultaneous identification of aloe, catechu and gambir by high performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector (HPLC-DAD). Identification of three maker compounds presented in three medicinal materials was performed on high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS). Under the optimal HPLC chromatographic conditions, sixty-two samples were processed on an Optimapak C18 column using a solvent system of acetonitrile (from 10% to 35%) and 0.

Effects of horseback riding exercise therapy on background electroencephalograms of elderly people.

[Purpose] This study investigated the effect of horseback riding exercise on the background electroencephalograms of elderly people who performed horseback riding for 8 weeks. [Subjects] Twenty elderly people were divided into the horseback riding exercise and control group (n = 10 each). [Methods] The exercise was performed for 15 minutes, 3 times per week for 8 weeks.

Effects of horseback riding exercise therapy on hormone levels in elderly persons.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of riding exercise on hormone levels in normal elderly people who were taught horseback riding for 8 weeks. [Subjects] Subjects were classified into an exercise group (n=10) and control group (n=10). [Methods] The two groups, horseback riding exercise group of 10 and control group of 10, were each tested for 15 minutes, 3 times, over 8 weeks.

Complete sequence analysis and antiviral screening of medicinal plants for human coxsackievirus a16 isolated in Korea.

Objectives: Coxsackievirus A group 16 strain (CVA16) is one of the predominant causative agents of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD).

Methods: Using a specimen from a male patient with HFMD, we isolated and performed sequencing of the Korean CVA16 strain and compared it with a G10 reference strain. Also, we were investigated the effects of medicinal plant extract on the cytopathic effects (CPE) by CPE reduction assay against Korean CVA16.

Pregnancy, prenatal care, and delivery of mothers with disabilities in Korea.

The aim of this study was to investigate the whole picture regarding pregnancy, prenatal care, obstetrical complications, and delivery among disabled pregnant women in Korea. Using the data of National Health Insurance Corporation, we extracted the data of women who terminated pregnancy including delivery and abortion from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Pearson's chi-square test and Student-t test were conducted to examine the difference between disabled women and non-disabled women.

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure treatment on the enhancement of functional components of germinated rough rice (Oryza sativa L.).

This study was performed to evaluate the enhancement of functional components of germinated rough rice. Rough rice was germinated at 37 °C for 6 days, and subjected to a high hydrostatic pressure treatment (HPT) at 30 MPa for 24 h (HP24) and 48 h (HP48). Germinated rough rice without HPT (HP0), HP24, and HP48 were analysed for their functional components.

Factors affecting diabetic screening behavior of Korean adults: a multilevel analysis.

Purpose: We investigated the role of individual and community level factors on diabetes screening test behavior.

Methods: We used individual-level data from 170,193 adults aged 30 years or older who were not diagnosed with diabetes and participated in the 2009 community health survey. Community-level data includes 253 communities and were collected from various national statistics.

An ethanolic extract of Angelica gigas improves atherosclerosis by inhibiting vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation.

The effects of an ethanolic extract of Angelica gigas (EAG) on the vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation and high-cholesterol diet-induced hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis were investigated. Rat aortic VSMCs were stimulated with platelet-derived growth factor-BB (25 ng/mL) for the induction of DNA synthesis and cell proliferation. EAG (1-10 µg/mL) significantly inhibited both the thymidine incorporation and cell proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner.

Nattokinase improves blood flow by inhibiting platelet aggregation and thrombus formation.

The effects of nattokinase on the in vitro platelet aggregation and in vivo thrombosis were investigated in comparison with aspirin. Rabbit platelet-rich plasma was incubated with nattokinase and aggregation inducers collagen and thrombin, and the platelet aggregation rate was analyzed. Nattokinase significantly inhibited both the collagen- and thrombin-induced platelet aggregations.

Enteroviruses isolated from herpangina and hand-foot-and-mouth disease in Korean children.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) and herpangina are commonly prevalent illness in young children. They are similarly characterized by lesions on the skin and oral mucosa. Both diseases are associated with various enterovirus serotypes.

Cell chip-based monitoring of toxic effects of cosmetic compounds on skin fibroblast cells.

The present study estimated the efficacy of electrochemical detection of imidazolidinyl urea-induced cell toxicity in skin human fibroblast cells (HFF cells). The gold nanopunct structures were fabricated through a nanoporous alumina mask, and the structural formations were confirmed via scanning electron microscopy. The HFF cells were allowed to attach to RGD (Arg-Gly-Asp) peptide nanopatterned surfaces, and electrochemical tools were applied to skin cells attached to the chip surface.

Quercetin 3-rhamnoside exerts antiinfluenza A virus activity in mice.

Our previous report showed that quercetin 3-rhamnoside (Q3R) possessed antiviral activity against influenza A/WS/33 virus in vitro. The present study evaluated the effect of Q3R on influenza A/WS/33 virus infected mice. Mice orally treated with Q3R (6.

Cardioprotective effect of glucose-insulin on acute propafenone toxicity in rat.

Objective: We recently observed a case of propafenone self-poisoning in which the patient was initially unresponsive to conventional therapies such as sodium bicarbonate, dopamine, and norepinephrine but recovered with intravenous glucose-insulin infusion. We raised the hypothesis that insulin may have a cardioprotective effect in acute propafenone toxicity.

Methods: We evaluated the effect of glucose-insulin infusion on mortality and electrocardiographic abnormalities during acute propafenone toxicity in rats.

[Life experience of inpatients with recurrent breast cancer].

Purpose: Understanding daily life experiences of patients admitted to hospital with recurrent breast cancer.

Methods: The grounded theory method was used for this study.

Results: Consistent comparative analysis was used throughout the study to obtain the results.

Anti-human rhinovirus activity of raoulic acid from Raoulia australis.

Human rhinoviruses (HRVs), members of the Picornaviridae family, are composed of over 100 different virus serotypes. Until now there is no recorded clinically effective antiviral chemotherapeutic agent for treatment of diseases caused by HRVs. Our previous study of raoulic acid tested against serotype human rhinoviruses showed anti-HRV2 (species A) and -3 (species B) activities.