Vitamin K (phylloquinone) is an essential cofactor in the synthesis of active blood-clotting factors II, VII, IX and X. Deficiency of vitamin K leads to inadequate activity of these factors, resulting in bleeding. In this study, we investigated vitamin K1 content of agricultural products that are widely and specifically grown in Korea including 9 leaves and vegetables, 16 fruits, and 11 cereals and specialty crops. Vitamin K1 analysis of the agro-samples was by a validated, modified, reversed phase-HPLC method with fluorescence detection after post-column derivatization. The vitamin K1 content ranged from 1.83 to 682.73 μg/100 g in leaves and vegetables, 0.17 to 28.22 μg/100 g in fruits, and ND to 279 μg/100 g in cereals and specialty crops. Among the 36 samples, high content of vitamin K1 were found in Gugija (Lycium chinense Miller) leaves (average 682.73 μg/100 g) and Hansan ramie leaves (average 423.12 μg/100 g); however, mushroom, amaranth and Chinese artichoke showed no detectable levels. The results of ourstudy provide reliable vitamin K1 content of Korean grown agricultural products that expand nutritional information and food composition database.

In order to get stabilized pure retinol in skin care cosmetics, developing the three layered matrix bead capsules were studied. This study relates to make a cosmetic composition using the three layered matrix capsule that could increase the stability of the active ingredient. A primary encapsulation, vitamin A (pure retinol) of active ingredient was perfectly capsulated into water-in-oil (Water-in-Oil: W/O) emulsion vesicle using PEG-10 dimethicone copolyol emulsifier. A secondary encapsulation of multiple emulsion of the water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) emulsion blending W/O emulsion using sucrose distearate of surfactant was developed using homogenizing emulsifying system. Pure retinol of active ingredient was stably capsulized to inside the W/O/W-multiple emulsion in order to load the triple matrix capsulation. By coating it with a polymer matrix base, encapsulated in the triple layered type, which were developed bead encapsulation of 2~10mm uniformly size. To show beautifully appearance capsulated bead type, these finish particles in this triple matrix layer were developed as a gold, green, dark brown, silver and blue color were encapsulated in the bead types. Structural particle certification of triple matrix layer was observed through SEM analysis. Stability of pure retinol was remained stable more than 99.7% for 30 days at 42°C incubating conditions compared with non-capsule. This technology was applied in different formulations such as various sizes and colors that by applying the skin care cosmetics. In the future, this technology to encapsulate an unstable active ingredient, we expect to be expanded this application in the food and drug as a time delivery system.

Vitamin D contents in agricultural products and foods were quantified by high performance liquid chromomatography (HPLC) with a UV/Vis detector, using external standard methods. The results were confirmed with liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). After homogenization, samples were hydrolyzed by direct alkali saponification. Thereafter, fat-soluble components were extracted with n-hexane containing 0.01% butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). Vitamin D contents in cereals were found to be in the range of 1.882~4.856 μg/100 g. Juda's ear and oak mushroom contained high amounts of vitamin D, at 363.85 and 199.42 μg/100 g of edible portion, respectively.

The objective of this study was to investigate the interrelationship of weight and hormonal changes through the administration of vitamin A to first time pregnant heifers. A total of 28 Korean heifers was used for this study. The heifers were divided into two groups - with vitamin A (n=14) and without vitamin A (control) (n=14) in the feed. Body weight increased in vitamin A treated heifers starting 9 months until 15 months. After pregnancy, vitamin A treated heifers were found to maintain higher body weights than the control group. Pre-pregnancy and post pregnancy progesterone levels were not different between the two groups. Serum estradiol levels of heifers at different growth stages showed relatively higher E2 levels than the control. Also, the control during pregnancy may show higher serum E2 levels than the vitamin A treated heifers. The growth phase serum estradiol levels in heifers may be relatively higher than the control. During pregnancy it showed a similar trend. Serum levels of vitamin A treated heifers did not differ from pregnant heifers at 5 months of age. However, after 5 months from conception until 8 months of treatment it showed a high level. Serum cholesterol in pregnant cows was higher in the control group than the treatment from beginning until the end of pregnancy. This is considered to be related to fetus development during pregnancy, as well as the mother's health.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of calcium (Ca) and vitamin D (vit. D) levels on metabolism of various minerals such as Ca, P, Mg, Fe, Zn, Cu, and Cr. The comparison was made on the rats that were placed on diet containing powdered skim milk with different Ca and vit. D levels for 5 weeks. A total of 42 5-week-old Sprague- Dawley rats were divided into 7 groups as follows: Control group consisted of normal Ca and normal vit. D (0.5% Ca, 1,000 IU vit. D); Experimental groups were divided into low (0.25%) and high (1.0%) calcium levels; and vit. D group was divided into low (10 IU), normal (1,000 IU), and high (5,000 IU) subgroups. The weight gain and food efficiency ratios of the rats were not significantly different with increasing dietary Ca levels. The absorption rates of 7 minerals (Ca, P, Mg, Fe, Zn, Cu, and Cr) were significantly decreased with increasing dietary Ca levels. Also, fecal excretion of P significantly increased with increasing dietary vit. D levels (p<0.05), and urine excretion of Fe was significantly increased with increasing dietary vit. D levels (p<0.001). The result indicated that higher Ca intake affected on bioavailability of other minerals, due to interactions among minerals in the process of intestinal absorption. However, vitamin D intake had no effect on bioavailability of several minerals. Therefore, it could be suggested that adequate Ca intake is important for balance of the minerals.

The purpose of this study was to estimate usage of vitamin and mineral supplements as over-the-counter (VM-OTC) drugs as well as examine factors associated with VM-OTC usage in Korean adolescents. A total of 1,407 adolescents attending middle or high school in all parts of country were included in the analysis. Prevalence of VM-OTC usage was 56.1%, and it was higher as monthly income, father’s education level, and socioeconomic status of family increased (p<0.001). VMOTC intake was higher in middle school students than in high school students as well as in rural areas or small & mediumsized city residents than big city residents (p<0.01). Subjects mainly received information on VM-OTC mainly from ‘family and relatives’ (46.6%), whereas only 20.3% received information from experts. Subjects took VM-OTC ‘when they are healthy’ (49.1%), ‘when they feel sick’ (17.7%), ‘when they are on a diet’ (17.3%), and ‘when they are stressful’ (15.9%). The effectiveness of taking VM-OTC were mainly ‘fatigue recovery’ (35.0%), ‘health improvement’ (30.6%), and ‘nutritional status improvement’ (13.2%). The most frequently used VM-OTC was vitamin C (49.1%), multi-vitamins (18.6%), multi vitamins & minerals (13.2%), and calcium (9.2%). Among VM-OTC users, only 21.9% replied that they usually check the nutrition facts when they buy products, 62.4% follow the recommended dosage, and 9.7% fully understand the nutrition labels of the products. According to logistic regression analysis, the most influential factor affecting VM-OTC use was parents’ and siblings’ VM-OTC consumption (p<0.001). In addition, school type (middle or high school) (p<0.01), residence (p<0.05), self-concerns about health (p<0.05), father’s education level (p<0.05), and socioeconomic status of family (p<0.05) all influenced VM-OTC use. These results show that VM-OTC use is widespread among adolescents, few users actually check and fully understand the nutrition labels when they purchase VM-OTC, and they are highly dependent on unprofessional advice and information. Therefore, it is necessary to educate adolescents to help them select proper VM-OTC and read nutrition labels.

The purpose of this study was to estimate the consumption prevalence of vitamin and mineral supplements as health functional foods (VM-HFF) and to examine the factors associated with VM-HFF consumption behaviors in adolescents. A total of 1,407 adolescents attending middle or high schools from various cities and rural communities in Korea participated in this study. The prevalence of VM-HFF consumption was 41.7%, with boys showing a higher consumption than girls (p<0.01). VM-HFF consumption was higher in families with higher socioeconomic status and for families with parents that exhibited higher concerns about their child's health, growth, and nutritional intake (p<0.001). Most consumers of VM-HFF consumed HFFs 'when healthy' (50.1%), and acquired nutritional information from 'their families & relatives' (50.9%). Most consumers responded that VM-HFF was 'a little effective' (54.3%), followed by 'no obvious effects' (37.1%), and 'very effective' (7.4%). The effectiveness of consuming VM-HFF was mainly for 'fatigue recovery' (39.0%) and 'health improvement' (28.2%). Most consumers purchased HFFs at 'pharmacies & oriental medicine clinics' (53.8%) and at 'health functional food stores' (18.8%). Most consumers 'occasionally' (51.1%) or 'seldom' (27.3%) checked nutrition facts when purchasing, with 58.9% of consumers understanding the nutritional label for 'the most part', but only 8.7% of them understanding it 'very well'. Among the VM-HFF, consumers preferred calcium- and vitamin C-supplements. Consumers' mini-dietary assessment scores were higher than those of non-consumers. The results above showed that VM-HFF consumption was widely spread among adolescents, but few consumers checked and understood the nutrition label when they purchased VM-HFF, and were highly dependent on the advice and information from non-professional nutritionists, such as families & relatives. Therefore, it is necessary to educate adolescents to help them read nutrition labels and select the proper VM-HFF.

We surveyed 821 children (ages 12-15 y) in Daejeon city and Cunngcheong province, Korea for their use of vitamin·mineral supplements (VMS), either over-the-counter drugs and/or health functional foods (HFF). We also considered the significant variables of VMS use, including demographic characteristics, health-related variables, eating habits and nutritional beliefs of VMS by subjects. The frequency of VMS use was 24.8% and, in comparison to counterparts, it was higher in subjects attending middle school (p<0.001), in those living in a large city (p<0.001), in those with a high monthly family income (p<0.05), and in those with high concerns about school performance by parents (p<0.01). Selfhealth concerns by subjects (p<0.05) and concerns about health of offspring by parents (p<0.01) were higher in users than in nonusers. Eating habits of subjects did not affect the use of VMS. Users had a more positive view concerning the potential health benefits of VMS than did nonusers (p<0.05). Most users took VMS when they were healthy (78.9%) and expected ‘disease prevention and health maintenance’ (44.6%). However, most users did not feel any special effects from VMS use (58.8%), and they got their information on VMS through family and relatives (53.9%). Users of VMS preferred vitamin C supplements (44.2%) and Ca-supplements (56.9%). Therefore, the results show that VMS use is widely spread among the subjects, and that use of VMS is influenced by multiple variables and subjective criteria. Therefore, practical guidelines on VMS use for children’s health and growth should be given through nutritional education.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of vi tamin D3 and 1'etinoic acid(RA) on the human mesenchymal stem ce!ls(MSC) g1'owth and osteogenic differentiations. Cell proliferation, mineralization, cell cycle, expression of cell cycle regu l atOJγ proteins and markers fo1' osteogenic differenatiaiton were determined by MTI assay, mineralization assay, flow cytomet1'Y‘ and Western blot analysis, respectively. Cell viability was dec1'ease by each vitamin D3 and RA added to MSC. it was more decrease by vitamin D3 and RA. Mineralized nodule formation revealed similar expression pattern with positive cont rol group at vitamin D3 and RA mixed add to MSC. At vitamin D3 and RA mixed add to MSC after 7 days of incubation was increase G1 s tage. after 21 days of incubation was inhibit cell cycle prog1'ess by inc1'ease of sub-G1 Treatment vitamin D3 to MSC inhibits p53 and p21, but inc1'ease pRb. RA inhibit p53, but increase p21 and pRb, vitamin D3 plus RA group was same as added RA group. so two vitamin was effect to inhibited cell growth each different mechanism. Expression of BMP-2 protein was prominent in osteogonic supplement treated g1'oup of MSC at 2 weeks cultivation days, but vi tamin D3 treatment decreased BMP-2 expression rather than in (+) control group. BSP protein was notably increased in the OS compa red to positive controls at 2 weeks cultivation, but similar to that of vitamin D3 group t1'eatment group and was least expressed in plus RA mixed group, at 3 weeks, BSP expression was similar to 1'esult of 2 weeks Collectively, these results shows that vitamin D3 and RA have diffe1'ential effects on the MSCs g1'owth and differ entia tion 211

We studi ed the difTerential elTect of vitamins A, C, U. and E on normal human 이 al keratinocyte(NHOK) , HPV-16 E6E7 immor talized human oral keratinocyte(1HOK) , Oncogene transfected HPV-16 immortalized ce1ls(OTOK) , and two ol'al sq ua mous cell line(HNSCC30‘ HNSCC31) according to carcinogenesis stage. The vitamin effect was evaluated by morphology. ce ll viabi lity. a nd orgnaotypic culture Vitamin A has a greater negative effect on growth for all NHOK IHOK HNSCC. es pec ially N-Ras t rans fected IHOK, Vitamin D & E revealed no significant cell activity on NHOK lHOK, ad OTOK Vitamin C was found increased cell viability to IHOK and OTOK 1n primary oral squmaous cell ca rcino ma (HN30 ). vitam in 0 and C showing increased cell growth , but vitamin E showing no effect 1n metastatic oral squamous cell ca rcinoma(HN31), vitamin C has prol iferative effect , but vitamin 0 & E has anti-proliferative effect Vitamin A t reated normal a nd ma lignant ce1ls by organotypic cu lt ure. showed reduction of epithelial layer and in vasion to connective tissue. , especia lly in 1HOK & oncogene-transfected 1HOK, 1n conclusion. three-dimensional culture sys tem may be useful as a model to acess the efficiency of agents such as a1l trans retinoic acid can preventing progression of these premaligant lesion to maligant oral carcinoma(ch emopreventive agent) .

본 연구는 食品衛生과 環境衛生상 주요 危害因子중의 하나인 카드뮴에 대하여 식품으로서 섭취기회가 많은 마늘성분과 비타민 A를 이용한 危害 경감 혹은 방어효과를 평가하고, 카드뮴暴露에 대한 細胞水準의 反應으로서 HSP(Heat Shock Protein, 熱衝擊蛋白質 혹은 스트레스蛋白質)의 發顯時期와 發顯程度를 관찰하고자 실시하였다. 실험동물로는 Wistar계 SPF 수컷 랫드 483마리를 사용하였으며, 對照群, 카드뮴投與群(Cd, CdCl₂20 ㎎/㎏), 카드뮴과 마늘유 (diallyl disulfide) 投與群(Cd+Dds, diallyl disulfide 50 ㎎/㎏), 카드뮴과 비타민 A(retinol acetate) 投與群(Cd+Ra, retinol acetate 50,000 I.U./㎏)으로 구분하였다. 시험물질은 시간 간격에 따라 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24시간, 2, 4. 7일, 2, 4, 8, 16주에 投與하였으며, 관찰한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 카드뮴投與 後 4시간에 血中 카드뮴含量이 0.972∼l.256 ㎍/g으로 對照群의 0.004㎍/g에 비하여 높아졌으며, 投與 2주까지는 肝臟의 카드뮴含量이 23.76∼24.84 ㎍/g으로 腎臟의 20.53∼22.03 ㎍/g보다 높았으나, 8주 후부터는 肝臟의 카드뮴含量(82.48∼86.37 ㎍/g)보다 腎臟의 카드뮴含量(98.0∼109.8 ㎍/g)이 더 높았다. 따라서, 카드뮴은 投與 後 4시간에 혈액 중에 높게 나타나고, 점차 肝臟으로 이동하며 다시 肝臟에서 腎臟으로 이동함으로써, 8주 이후에는 肝臟보다 腎臟의 카드뮴 蓄積量이 많아지는 것으로 나타났다. 2. 카드뮴投與에 의한 血淸중의 酸素 變化에서 ALT(Alanine Aminotransferase), AST(Aspartate Aminotransferase) 活性度는 投與 後 1주일부터 각자 60.3∼73.0 U/ℓ, 135.5∼149.8 U/ℓ로 증가했지만 肝臟 毒性을 일으키는 정도는 아니었으며, glucose는 投與 8주에 對照群(113.8 ㎎/㎗)에 비하여 Cd+Ra群을 제외한 모든 群에서 72.8∼77.5 ㎎/㎗의 낮은 결과를 보여 대조군과 투여군간의 통계학적 有意性(p<0.05)을 보였다. BUN(blood urea nitrogen)은 投與 4주에 對照群의 19.3 ㎎/㎗에 비하여 Cd, Cd+Dds群에서 24.8∼25.8 ㎎/㎗ 有意한 증가를 보였으나, Cd+Ra群에서는 投與 16주에, Cd群의 33.2 ㎎/㎗에 비하여 27.3 ㎎/㎗으로 有意하게(p<0.05) 낮았다. Creatinine은 모든 試驗群에서 投與 8주에 對照群의 0.77 ㎎/㎗에 비하여 0.98∼1.38 ㎎/㎗로 높은 증가를 보였으며(p<0.05), 16주에는 Cd群의 1.20 ㎎/㎗에 비하여 Cd+Ra群은 1.02 ㎎/㎗로 有意하게 낮은 결과를 보였다(p<0.05). 3. 病理組織學적 檢査 결과 Cd群과 Cd+Ra群에서는 投與 8주부터 腎臟細尿管의 內腔에 好酸性顆粒이나 尿圓柱(urinary cast)가 관찰되었으며, Cd+Dds群은 腎臟 近位細尿管 上皮細胞에 顯著한 變性壤死가 나타났다. ??丸은 카드뮴投與 8주부터 精細管(seminiferous tubule) 사이의 間質組織이 好酸性 液體의 貯留에 의해 확장되어 주위의 精細管이 심하게 萎縮되는 등의 소견을 보였다. Cd+Dds群과 Cd+Ra群에서는 Cd群보다 病變이 微弱하였다. 카드뮴을 2주동안 投與한 랫드에서 腎臟의 電子顯微鏡 所見은 近位曲細尿管 細胞의 細胞質 腫脹, 미토콘드리아의 變性, 蛋白質 小球의 증가, 毛細血管 內皮細胞의 細胞質 腫脹과 空砲形成등이 관찰되기 시작하였으며, 投與 8주에 나타난 腎臟細尿管 內腔의 無形質 小球는 탈락된 變性 上皮細胞인 것으로 확인되었다. 4. HSP_(70)은 카드뮴投與 後 2시간부터 發顯이 증가되어, 48시간까지 持續되며, 이후에 原狀態로 恢復되는 것으로 나타났다. 위와같은 HSP_(70)의 發顯은 diallyl disulfide와 retinol acetate 投與에 의해 영향을 받지 않았다. 腎臟에서의 HSP_(70) 發顯은 絲球體와 細尿管上皮細胞에서 주로 發顯되는 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 결과로부터, 랫드에 카드뮴을 投與하였을 때 HSP_(70) 發顯은 投與 後 2∼4시간 내에 나타나는 迅速한 反應임을 알 수 있었고, 마늘유(diallyl disulfide) 投與는 카드뮴에 의한 腎臟損傷을 促進시키나, 비타민 A(retinol acetate) 投與는 카드뮴에 의한 腎臟損傷을 抑制시키는 효과를 보였다. 카드뮴에 의한 ??丸손상은 마늘유(diallyl disulfide) 흑은 비타민 A(retinol acetate)를 投與함으로써 損傷 防禦效果를 보였다.

The objective of this study is to provide a fundamental data to improve meals of the college foodservice operations serving more than 300 meals per day through evaluating changes in; total vitamin C contests, water contents, and pH, in the process of handling such foods as soybean sprout cooked and of fresh vegetable salads. This study, also, tried to identify nutrition reduction, step by step, to minimize nutrition loss. 1. In handing COOKED SOYBEAN SPROUTS, total vitamin C contents were higher after wash(1.54%mg%) than other cooking methods adopted in university meals(1.08mg%), however, total vitamin C contents was significantly lost during boiling step. 2. Significant loss of total vitamin C and water content in the FRESH VEGITABLE SALADS was detected in the process of washing and cutting vegitables. Especially,'cabbage' lost 20% of total vitamin C in the process of 'soaking in water', which was one of preparation process 3. Significant loss of vitamin C was observed after 6 hours of HOLDINC AFTER COOKING but it can be reduced through holding under lower temparature, in case of soybean sprouts and fresh vegitable salads. pH became acidic as holding time expanded. WATER CONTENT of cooked soybean sprouts decreased up to 4 hours holding time, however, it increased when we checked at after 6 hours' of holding time. Water content continuously decreased up to 6 hours of holding time in case of FRESH VESITABLE SALADS with the statistically significance level.