식·약용으로 사용되고 있는 흰점박이꽃무지(Protaetia brevitarsis) 유충은 가공 전처리 시 배변 유도 섭식물로 찹쌀과 비지를 사용하고 있으나 생산비 절감, 영양적 가치 증대, 이취감 저감을 목적으로 가공부산물로 대체할 필요가 있다. 본 연구는 유충의 배변유도섭식물로 홍삼박, 구기자박, 흑마늘박, 마늘부산물 등을 활용하여 이에 대한 효과를 구명하고, 전처리 조건을 확립하였다. 이를 위해 섭취 한 후 배변유도, 체중 감소율, 생존율, 지표물질 등을 조사하였다. 가공부산물을 섭식한 유충의 섬유질 함량은 모든 처리구에서 무처리(절식) 9.91% 보다 낮은 섬유질 함량을 보였다. 유 충의 일별 체중 감소율과 생존율을 회귀분석하여 가공부산물 투입에 따른 사육 용기(264×194×192 mm (W×H×D)) 내 적정 마릿수를 추정한 결 과 홍삼박과 흑마늘박 섭식구가 180과 175마리로 다른 처리에 비해 높은 경향을 보였다. 유충의 살처리 및 동결건조방법에 따른 total ginsenoside, betaine, pyruvate함량은 -20°C 냉동 처리 후 동결건조한 것이 가장 높았으며, 특히 냉동 후 동결건조 처리한 홍삼박 섭식구의 total ginsenoside함 량은 다른 처리에 비해 월등히 높은 경향을 보였다. 따라서 흰점박이꽃무지 유충은 가공 전처리 시 배변 유도 섭식물로 홍삼박을 사용하여 냉동 후 동결건조하는 것이 가장 적합한 것으로 사료된다.

Prebiotics are known as components of intestinal microbiota that can improve and maintain human health status by stimulating the growth and activity of the intestinal tract as a method of controlling the intestinal environment. In this study, we examined whether 2’-fucosyllactose (FL) could affect intestinal microbial population and bowel activity. Water content and frequency of mouse feces were increased in the 2’-FL treated group at a high concentration (1,000 mg/kg), with brightness of the color enhanced and physical properties diluted. In addition, intestinal microbial analysis showed that harmful bacteria Clostridium and Staphylococcus strains were decreased and beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus strains were markedly increased in the group treated with a high concentration of 2’-FL compared to those in the control group. These findings suggest that administration of 2’-FL can maintain healthy bowel activity by reducing harmful bacteria population and improving diluted physical properties.

This study investigated the effects of the diet with Cucurbita moschata (CM), adlay seed (AS), and Cudrania tricuspidata leaf (CTL) mixed-powder on the visceral fat, fecal amount, and serum lipid profiles in rats fed a high-fat diet (HFD). The mixed ratio of CM, AS, and CTL as a functional food ingredient was 1:1:1 on a weight basis. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were fed a high-fat diet (D12492; 45 kcal fat) for 5 weeks during the first phase. In the second phase, which lasted 5 weeks, the rats were divided into six experimental groups. The groups were: a high-fat diet group as a control during the 10 weeks of experimental period; and a high-fat diet with 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30% mixed powder supplement group. The adipose tissue (RFP, EFP) weights were significantly decreased in the 20% and 30% mixed powder supplement groups than in the HFD group (p<0.05). The fecal weight produced by the 15%, 20%, and 30% mixed powder supplement groups was significantly increased during the second phase compared to the first phase (p<0.05). In terms of serum lipids, TG (triglyceride) content was decreased in the 10% and 15% mixed-powder supplement groups. The blood glucose levels were significantly decreased in all experimental diet supplement groups than in the HFD group (p<0.05). The findings show that the high supplement groups could improve the visceral fat accumulation, fecal amount, and blood glucose content compared to the HFD group.

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and often catastrophic disease. Early diagnosis and treatment of PE is im-portant, however, prompt diagnosis is difficult due to nonspecific clinical manifestations. On the other hand, syncope may develop as a presenting symptom of PE, and defecation activity could trigger PE. In Korea, PE associated with defecation has not been previously reported. We report on a case of acute massive PE presenting as defecation syncope in a 26-year-old female with a serous borderline tumor of the ovary.