Mesenchymal stem cells in the dental pulp exhibit a tendency for differentiation into various dental lineages and hold great potential as a major conduit for regenerative treatment in dentistry. Although they can be readily isolated from teeth, the exact characteristics of these stem cells have not been fully understood so far. When compared to twodimensional (2D) cultures, three-dimensional (3D) cultures have the advantage of enriching the stem cell population. Hence, 3D-organoid culture and 3D-sphere culture were applied to dental pulp cells in the current study. Although the establishment of the organoid culture proved unsuccessful, the 3D-sphere culture readily initiated the stable generation of cell aggregates, which continued to grow and could be passaged to the second round. Interestingly, a significant increase in SOX2 expression was detected in the 3D-spheroid culture compared to the 2D culture. These results indicate the enrichment of the stemness-high population in the 3D-sphere culture. Thus, 3D-sphere culture may act as a link between the conventional and 3D-organoid cultures and aid in understanding the characteristics of dental pulp stem cells.

The mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) that reside in dental tissues hold a great potential for future applications in regenerative dentistry. In this study, we used human dental pulp cells, isolated from the molars (DPCs), in order to establish the organoid culture. DPCs were established after growing pulp cells in an MSC expansion media (MSC-EM). DPCs were subjected to organoid growth media (OGM) in comparison with human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). Inside the extracellular matrix in the OGM, the DPCs and DPSCs readily formed vessel-like structures, which were not observed in the MSC-EM. Immunocytochemistry analysis and flow cytometry analysis showed the elevated expression of CD31 in the DPCs and DPSCs cultured in the OGM. These results suggest endothelial cell-prone differentiation of the DPCs and DPSCs in organoid culture condition.

본 연구는 병원에서 원예치료 프로그램으로 식물을 원예용 상토, 분갈이 용토, 물을 이용한 재배방법으로 식물을 식재한 뒤 병원과 똑같은 환경의 조건 내에서 토양과 수질에 병원성 미생물을 조사하고, 식물 생육의 변화를 알아보기 위해 수행되었다. 토양 유해 미생물을 조사하 기 위하여 원예활동에서 가장 많이 사용되고 있는 헤테라(Hedera helix L.), 테이블 야자(Chamaedorea elegans)를 원예용 상토(팜한농), 분갈이 용토(흥전농산), 수돗물(경산)을 이용한 수경재배로 12cm 플라스틱 화분에 각각 이식하였다. 실험 장소는 병원환경과 비슷한 온도 인 20~23℃, 습도 60~70%, 광도 1000Lux로 설정한 실내공간에서 2017년 2월 27일부터 5월 1일까지 63일간 실시하였으며 4일 간격으로 50mL씩 관수하였다. 이식 전 원예용 상토, 분갈이 용토, 수돗물의 E. coli O157:H7과 Salmonella spp.을 분석하였으며 실험 마지막 날에도 식물 근권에 위치한 토양을 채취하여 유해미생물을 분석하였다. 또한 병원과 비슷한 환경조건에서 10주간 재배하는 동안 일주일 간격으로 초장, 엽장, 엽폭과 엽수, 엽록소 함량을 측정하였다. 연구 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째 토양 내 병원성 미생물 분석 결과 이식전과 실험 마지막 날 모두 원예용 상토, 분갈이 용토, 수경재배 모두 E. coli O157:H7과 Salmonella spp.은 검출되지 않았다. 이는 오염된 토양이 아닌 한 토양 자체 내에서 유해 미생물이 발생되지 않았고 병원 내 주변 환경보다는 공기 중 미생물 농도에 따라 영향을 미친다(Jaffal et al., 1996)는 연구 결과와 맥을 같이 하고 있다. 둘째 식물 생육 변화를 관찰한 결과 병원과 동일한 환경조건아래에서 아이비와 테이블 야자의 생육변화가 현 저히 차이가 났다. 먼저 아이비의 초장은 수경재배(19.2cm)>원예용 상토(10.6cm)>분갈이 용토(7.2cm) 순으로 증가하였으며 엽수는 원예 용 상토(37.6)>수경재배(30.3)>분갈이 용토(25.0)순으로 증가하였다. 엽록소 함량으로 추정한 결과 아이비는 이식한 뒤 원예용 상토, 분갈 이 용토, 수경 재배 모두 35일이 지난 시점부터 엽록소 함량이 떨어지기 시작하였다. 그중 수경재배에서의 아이비는 원예용 상토의 2배, 분 갈이 용토의 3배만큼 엽록소 함량이 급격히 떨어졌으며 잎이 고사하여 떨어지는 현상도 나타났다. 테이블 야자는 원예용 상토, 분갈이 용 토, 수경재배 모두 초장의 성장률은 극히 적은 변화를 보였지만 그중에서 원예용 상토에서 제일 높은 증감률을 보였다(0.39cm). 엽록소 함 량은 28일 지난 시점부터 낮아지기 시작하였으며 수경재배를 한 테이블 야자의 엽록소 함량이 제일 급격히 떨어지는 것을 알 수 있었다. 원 예활동 시 치료의 목적으로 식물의 빠른 성장을 보기 위해선 아이비, 테이블야자 모두 원예용 상토에 식재하는 것이 효과를 줄 수 있다. 또 한 수경재배를 통한 원예활동 시 어떠한 영양분을 첨가하지 않았기 때문에 35일이 지나면 영양분을 첨가해 주거나 병실 내에서 제거해주 는 것이 좋을 것으로 사료된다

As a result of inquiring into the analysis consequent on a symptom by research subject, it was found that there were 1 paper (1.5%) which did research for the purpose of rehabilitation of the general public, 26 papers (38.8%) targeting diagnosis-related groups (DRG), and 40 papers (59.7%) targeting social consideration subject. Also, as a result of the inquiry about the frequency & number of times of horticultural therapy program implementation, it was found that 49 papers (73.1%) implemented one time a week, and 45 papers (67.2%) were surveyed as the highest by conducting a total of 11~20 sessions of horticultural therapy programs, In the analysis of horticultural therapy activities by type, plant cultivation activity was found to be the most 506 times, accounting for 41.5%, followed by 297 time crafts activity (24.4%), 213 time floral decoration activity (17.5%), and 203time others activities (16.7%). In cultivation activity, soil-using cultivation activity (25.1%) was found to be lower than the proportion (74.9%) of soiless cultivation (16.4%), crafts activity (24.4%), floral decoration activity (17.5%) and other activities (16.7%). The most used plants in a restricted place like a hospital were found to be in the order of Hedera helix, Chamaedorea elegans, Succulent plant, Syngonium podophyllum, Neofinetia falcata HU, Hoya carnosa (L.f.) R.Br.), Rosmarinus officinalis, and Spathiphyllum spp.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relation of internal factors and to build a foundation for SWOT Matrix strategy of horticulture therapy in the domestic. 438 master’s and doctorate degree dissertations on horticultural therapy from 1998 to 2015 were analyzed with years, school groups, degree classifications and regional groups. Master’s and doctorate degree dissertations published 438 studies in 1998 (1), 2002 (13), 2007 (32), and 2012 (44) have increased continuously. Among all the 211 Korean schools, 82 published dissertations related to horticultural therapy. The schools that have published more than 10 theses are as follows. Konkuk university has published the most 67 theses. The dissertations were followed by Korea univ. (50), Dankook univ. (44), Catholic univ. of Daegu (40), Seoul national univ of education (21), univ. of seoul (15), Mokpo national univ. (12), Jeju national univ. (11), Chungnam univ. (11), Daegu univ. (10), Chosun univ. (10). In the frequency analysis of academic degree types related to 438 theses, agricultural science (39.3%) accounted for the largest percentage. The next was followed by natural science (17.6%), education (16%), social welfare (8.4%), health science (5.7%), art plastic (2.3%), literature (2.1%), special education (2.1%), engineering (1.8%), science of nursing (1.1%), design (1.7%), theology (0.7%), psychology (0.7%), natural therapy (0.7%), etc (0.9%). According to the frequency analysis of regions where 438 dissertations were published in 15 cities/provinces in South Korea except Ulsan city. The results of this study confirmed that horticultural therapy satisfied the internal environment to become a field of complementary and alternative medicine.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the awareness of Daegu citizens on urban agriculture. A questionnaire was conducted for 15 days from May 9, to May 25, 2015, and a sample group consisting of 328 residents of Daegu. The cognitions of awareness to effects and preferences of urban agriculture were analyzed. The cognition level of urban agriculture is in a very low state, the level of satisfaction in experienced groups were high. In addition, intentions of participation in the future were very high. The potential capability of urban agriculture is very strong. In motivation and purpose of urban agriculture activities, such as ‘Hobby and leisure activities’, ‘Safe food production’ were shown as high frequency. In cognition towards the effects of urban agricultural activity, ‘Safe agricultural products’, and ‘Change in dietary life’ were shown to be in high points of agreement. Furthermore, in preferences of the type and activities, ‘Rooftop garden’, ‘Learning/education type home garden’, ‘Home garden utilizing the pieces of small land’, ‘Box home garden’, and ‘Personal weekend farm’ were shown to be highly preferred types. Within the effects of urban agriculture, 4 factors were categorized; ‘Negative effects of urban agriculture’, ‘Positive effects of urban agriculture’, ‘Environmental Improving effects’, and ‘Benefits effects’. In addition, 3 factors are prevalent in type and activities of urban agriculture, ‘Participations of experiencing/education programs’, ‘Cultivation of rental home gardens’, and ‘Lifestyle home garden type’. Conclusively, although the situation of urban agriculture is in the beginning stages, the potential capability of urban agriculture is great. In the future, diverse types of hardware and software programs, such as diverse education/experiencing programs and information supporting programs, will both be required for development

The purpose of this study was to provide basic data for selecting materials by exploring what types of cut flowers working women prefer when they make a floral arrangement. On the subjects of 19 working women (age 22.3±5.8, period of work 4.8±2.4) at S electronics company located in G city, this study conducted 10 sessions of a floral arrangement program once a week between April 21 and June 30, 2015. This study divided outward types of cut flowers into four items including line flower, form flower, mass flower, and filler flower, and provided materials for each session in the floral arrangement program. The results of investigating working women’s preferred cut flower types in making a floral arrangement are as follows. As for investigating preferences for the types of cut flowers, the type (design) other than the color was found to be paid more attention to, and among them, the type of form flower was most preferred with 40.0%, the type of mass flower 31.0%, the type of filler flower 14.8%, the type of line flower 14.2% in that order. As for plants with the highest preference for the type, firstly plants of the type of form flower found to be most preferred were Hydrangea macrophylla (21.1%) and Zantedeschia aethiopica (21.1%), mass flower Rosa hybrid ‘Spring’ (22.0%), filler flower Gomphrena globosa (32.1%), and line flower Typha orientalis (48.2%).