• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.319-325
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• 2015

Among solute carrier proteins, the organic anion transporters (OATs) play an important role for the elimination or reabsorption of endogenous and exogenous negatively charged anionic compounds. Among OATs, SLC22A9 (hOAT7) transports estrone sulfate with high affinity. The net decrease of estrogen, especially in post-menopausal women induces rapid bone loss. The present study was performed to search the SNP within exon regions of SLC22A9 in Korean females with osteoporosis. Fifty healthy controls and 50 osteoporosis patients were screened for the genetic polymorphism in the coding region of SLC22A9 using GC-clamped PCR and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE). Six SNPs were found on the SLC22A9 gene from Korean women with/without osteoporosis. The SNPs were located as follows: two SNPs in the osteoporosis group (A645G and T1277C), three SNPs in the control group (G1449T, C1467T and C1487T) and one SNP in both the osteoporosis and control groups (G767A). The G767A, T1277C and C1487T SNPs result in an amino acid substitution, from synonymous vs nonsynonymous substitution arginine to glutamine (R256Q), phenylalanine to serine (F426S) and proline to leucine (P496L), respectively. The Km values and Vmax of the wild type, R256Q, P496L and F426S were 8.84, 8.87, 9.83 and $12.74{\mu}M$, and 1.97, 1.96, 2.06 and 1.55 pmol/oocyte/h, respectively. The present study demonstrates that the SLC22A9 variant F426S is causing inter-individual variation that is leading to the differences in transport of the steroid sulfate conjugate (estrone sulfate) and, therefore this could be used as a marker for certain disease including osteoporosis.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.408-416
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• 2001

Objectives : To evaluate the diagnostic value of quantitative ultrasound (QUS) in the prediction of osteoporosis as defined by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) in postmenopausal women. Methods : Questionnaires and height and weight measurements were used in the investigation of 176 postmenopausal women. QUS measurements were taken on the right calcaneus while bone mineral density (BMD) measurements of the lumbar spine and femoral neck were made with DEXA. The areas under the curves (AUC) of the speed of sound (SOS) for osteoporosis in the lumbar spine and femoral neck were obtained through receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis and evaluated. A comparison was made, for osteoporosis in the lumbar spine and femoral neck, between the AUCs of the logistic model with clinical risk factors and SOS. Results : Pearson's correlation coefficients of SOS and lumbar spine BMD, and of SOS and femoral neck BMD were 0.26 and 0.37. The AUC for the logistic model in its discrimination for lumbar spine osteoporosis was 0.764, and for SOS 0.605. The AUCs for the logistic model in its discrimination for femoral neck osteoporosis and for SOS were 0.890 and 0.892, respectively. Conclusions : These results suggest that the diagnostic value of QUS as a screening tool for osteoporosis is moderate for the femoral neck, but merely low for the lumbar spine and that the predictability provided by SOS is no better than that by the sole use of clinical risk factors in postmenopausal women.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.539-546
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• 2015

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Women's bone health status is closely related with environmental factors and lifestyle factors. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the dietary risks of osteoporosis and osteopenia for Korean postmenopausal women. SUBJECTS/METHODS: The data from 1,433 subjects from the 2010 KNHANES were used and divided into three groups: normal, osteopenia, and osteoporosis group using bone mineral density (BMD). Nutrient intakes and food intake frequency were evaluated. Logistic regression analysis was applied to determine the odds ratios for osteoporosis and osteopenia. RESULTS: The RNI percentage of each nutrient and food intake frequency from 12 food groups decreased as bone mineral density status deteriorated. Risk for osteoporosis of low calcium (Ca) intake, under the EAR, showed an odds ratio of 2.13(95% CI; 1.26-3.61, P < 0.05). Higher intake frequency showed preventive effect from osteoporosis compared to lower intake frequency in such food group as dairy products (ORs 0.40, CI 0.21-0.75), beans (ORs 0.49, CI 0.29-0.83), seaweeds (ORs 0.55, CI 0.32-0.94), fish (ORs 0.56, CI 0.32-0.98), and fruits (ORs 0.42, CI 0.23-0.79) after adjusting for age. CONCLUSION: To prevent osteoporosis in later life, sufficient Ca intake and more frequent intakes of foods containing Ca such as dairy products, beans, fish, seaweeds, and fruits, which help in Ca absorption, should be stressed for Korean postmenopausal women.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.49-55
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• 2021

Objectives The impact of social and economic losses on society due to the occurrence of osteoporosis patients is serious. The purpose of this study is to identify the types and effects of herbal medicine for osteoporosis and osteopenia. Methods We will investigate 8 online databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane library, EMbase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure [CNKI], J-stage, National Digital Science Library [NDSL], Research Information Sharing Service [RISS], Koreanstudies Information Service System [KISS]) without language, publication date limitation for the clinical study of herbal medicine for osteoporosis and osteopenia published between the start of the database and 2021. The frequency, duration and pattern of the any type of herbal medicine utilization will be analyzed. Results Randomized controlled trials about herbal medicine or herbal medicine extracts for osteoporosis and osteopenia should be included in the study. Cochrane risk in bias tools will be used to evaluate the methodological quality of the study. A risk ratio or mean difference with a 95% confidence interval will show the effects of herbal medicine or herbal medicine extracts for osteoporosis and osteopenia. Conclusions The results of the systematic review will reflect the current status of herbal medicine treatment for osteoporosis and osteopenia, and it can be expected to verify the validity of the effectiveness, and provide it as a basic data for the use of herbal medicine in clinical utilization.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.526-537
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• 2018

본 연구는 전북지역 394명의 성인여성을 대상으로 골다공증 지식, 관련요인에 대한 관심 및 예방적 건강행동의 수준을 조사 하였으며, 그 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 골다공증 지식의 총점은 12점 중 6.21점으로 '보통' 수준이며 전체 평균값은 0.59점, 평균정답률은 60.9%이었다. 골다공증관련 요인에 대한 관심의 총점은 40점 만점 기준 26.50점으로 '보통' 수준이었으며 전체 평균값은 3.31점이었다. 골다공증 예방을 위한 식습관은 31.92점, 운동습관 9.77점, 기호식품 제한은 15.57점이었으며 총점은 85점 기준 57.26점으로 '보통' 수준이었다. 조사대상자의 일반적인 특성에 따른 골다공증관련 지식은 '연령', '월수입', '교육수준', '어릴 때 우유섭취', '건강관심도', '골다공증 정보'에서 유의한 차이가 있었다. 골다공증관련 요인에 대한 관심은 '연령', '월수입', '건강관심도', '골다공증 정보', '골다공증 가족력', '칼슘제 복용'에서 유의한 차이가 있었다. 골다공증 예방을 위한 건강행동은 '연령', '월수입', '어릴 때 우유섭취', '건강관심도', '골다공증 정보', '칼슘제 복용'에서 유의한 차이가 있었다. 골다공증 예방을 위한 건강행동 실천에 미치는 관련변수들의 상대적 영향력을 알아본 결과, 골다공증 예방적 건강행동 전체 1단계에서 설명해주는 변인은 '건강관심도'가 '많음', '연령', '건강관심도'가 '보통'의 순이며, 설명력은 28.5%이었다. 2단계에서는 골다공증관련 지식 투입에 따른 총 설명력은 30.1%이며 '건강관심도'가 '많음'의 영향력이 가장 크며, 그 다음이 '연령', '건강관심도'가 '보통', '골다공증 지식'의 순이었다. 3단계 골다공증요인 관심 투입에 따른 총 설명력은 41.1%이었다. 골다공증 예방 건강 행동에 대한 예측변인의 영향력은 '골다공증 요인 관심', '건강관심도'가 '많음', '연령', '건강관심도'가 '보통', '골다공증 지식'의 순이었다. 이상의 결과, 전북지역 성인여성의 골다공증에 대한 관심수준과 예방적 건강행동의 실천은 보통수준이었다. 그러나 골다공증관련 지식수준은 높은 수준은 아니었으나 골다공증예방을 위한 건강행동을 실천하는데 어느 정도의 영향력을 가지고 있었다. 따라서 골다공증관련 교육은 이를 실생활에 적용하기 위하여 골다공증 교육내용 및 교육 매체에 대한 재검토가 필요하겠다. 골다공증은 더 이상 중년이후에 관심을 가져야하는 질병이 아닌 성장기부터 예방관리가 필요하므로 학교의 영양교육과정에 포함하여 청소년기부터 올바른 식습관 및 운동습관 등을 포괄적으로 지도할 수 있도록 학교, 보건소 및 교육청 등의 관련기관의 적극적인 지원이 필요하겠다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2008

Objectives : The present study had been undertaken to investigate the effects of Cynomorii Herba and Eucommiae Cortex on treatment of osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats. Methods : In this experiment, the rats of experimental groups were ovariectomized. Rats of medicinal groups were administered by water extracts of Cynomorii Herba or Eucommiae Cortex. The levels of bone mineral density and body weight were measured. Results : The levels of spinal bone mineral density was significantly increased in comparison with OVX group at 8 weeks after medication in Cynomorii Herba group. The levels of femoral and fibula-tibial bone mineral density were not significantly increased in comparison with OVX group after medication in Cynomorii Herba and Eucommiae Cortex group. The levels of body weight were not significantly decreased in comparison with OVX group after medication in Cynomorii Herba and Eucommiae Cortex group. Conclusions : Reviewing these experimetal results, it appears that Cynomorii Herba have efficacy on treatment of osteoporosis. And further study should be conducted to illustrate in depth the curing and prevention of osteoporosis.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.139-159
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• 2009

Objective & Methods : The purpose of this study is to observe the effects of herbal-acupuncture with Lycii Fructus (LF-HA) at KI10 (Eumgok) on osteoporosis in ovariectomized (OVX) ddy mice. We carried out several experimental items which were known to be related with osteoporosis. Results : 1. Tibial BMD was significantly increased in the LF-HA group. 2. Tibial Ca level was significantly increased in the LF-HA group. 3. Osteoclast like cell in tibia was significantly decreased in the LF-HA group. 4. Histological change of tibia was improved, the trabecular bone thickness was significantly increased and the growth plate length was significantly decreased in the LF-HA group. Conclusion : These results suggest that LF-HA at KI10 has therapeutic effects on osteoporosis especially by way of suppressing osteoclast cells in ovariectomized ddy mice.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.317-322
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• 2011

The prevalence of osteoporosis has been increasing globally. Recently surgical indications for elderly patients with osteoporosis have been increasing. However, only few strategies are available for osteoporotic patients who need spinal fusion. Osteoporosis is a result of negative bone remodeling from enhanced function of the osteoclasts. Because bone formation is the result of coupling between osteoblasts and osteoclasts, anti-resorptive agents that induce osteoclast apoptosis may not be effective in spinal fusion surgery, necessitating new bone formation. Therefore, anabolic agents may be more suitable for osteoporotic patients who undergo spinal fusion surgery. The instrumentations and techniques with increased pullout strength may increase fusion rate through rigid fixation. Studies on new osteoinductive materials, methods to increase osteogenic cells, strengthened and biocompatible osteoconductive scaffolds are necessary to enable osteoporotic patients to undergo spinal fusion. When osteoporotic patients undergo spinal fusion, surgeons should consider appropriate osteoporosis medication, instrumentation and technique.

• The Journal of the Acoustical Society of Korea
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• 제29권2E호
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• pp.64-72
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• 2010

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by two factors: reduced bone mass and microstructure disruption of bone tissue. These symptoms increase bone fragility and can contribute to eventual fracture. In recent years, quantitative ultrasound (QUS) technologies have played a growing role in the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Most of the commercial bone sonometers measure speed of sound and/or broadband ultrasound attenuation at peripheral skeletal sites. However, QUS parameters are purely empirical measures that have not yet been firmly linked to physical parameters, such as bone strength or porosity, and the underlying physics for their variations in cancellous bone is not well understood yet. This paper reviews the QUS technologies for the diagnosis of osteoporosis and also addresses several theoretical models, such as the Biot model, the scattering model, the stratified model, and the modified Biot-Attenborough model, for ultrasonic wave propagation in bone.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.157-164
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• 2016

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by decreased bone mass, which results in a markedly increased risk of traumatic fractures. This disease is a worldwide health problem with a high prevalence. Recently, various dietary components have been found to minimize the risk of developing osteoporosis through their ability to stimulate bone formation and optimize bone health. Among them, probiotics and fermented milk can have beneficial effects to human health. Bioactive compounds derived from probiotics in fermented milk can especially modulate physiological functions related to bone health. Here, we review the evidence to support these insights into newly found functionality of dairy foods for osteoporosis prevention.