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Kim KS, Jeong HC, Choi SW, Choi YS, Cho HJ, Ha US, Hong SH, Lee JY, Lee SW, Ahn ST, Moon DG, Bae WJ, Kim SW. Electromagnetic Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients with Erectile Dysfunction: A Sham-Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomized Prospective Study. World J Mens Health 2019; 38:236-242. [PMID: 31749340 PMCID: PMC7076310 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.190130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpose The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the electromagnetic-type low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). Materials and Methods The randomized, sham-controlled, double-blind prospective study was performed at two referral hospitals. Participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive sham or Li-ESWT for 6 weeks. ED was evaluated at screening and at 4 and 7 weeks after treatment. Participants were asked to complete the international index of erectile function-erectile function (IIEF-EF) domain questionnaire, erection hardness scale (EHS), and sexual encounter profile questionnaire (SEPQ 2 and 3). The development of complications was investigated. Results Eighty-one of 96 patients completed the study. The median change in the IIEF-EF score in the Li-ESWT and sham groups was 5.1 and −2.2 (p<0.001), respectively, at the 7-week follow-up; 47.4% (18/38) patients had EHS <3, of which 77.8% (14/18) showed significant improvement in virtue of Li-ESWT treatment (p=0.001). A significant improvement was observed in the percentage of “Yes” responses to SEPQ 2 and 3 in the Li-ESWT group vs. sham group from baseline to 7-week follow-up (91.3% vs. 69.4%; p=0.008 and 50.0% vs. 14.3%; p=0.002, respectively). No patients reported pain or other adverse events during treatment or follow-up. Conclusions Thus, Li-ESWT could have a role in improving erectile function. Furthermore, it is safe. We believe that Li-ESWT is an attractive new treatment modality for patients with ED.
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- Kang Sup Kim
- Department of Urology, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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Zhu GQ, Jeon SH, Lee KW, Tian WJ, Cho HJ, Ha US, Hong SH, Lee JY, Moon MK, Moon SH, Kim SW, Bae WJ. Electric Stimulation Hyperthermia Relieves Inflammation via the Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling 3-Toll Like Receptor 4 Pathway in a Prostatitis Rat Model. World J Mens Health 2019; 38:359-369. [PMID: 31385476 PMCID: PMC7308236 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.190078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Purpose Chronic prostatitis (CP), including chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), is the most commonly encountered manifestation of prostatitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of electric stimulation hyperthermia treatment (ESHT) on CP/CPPS and to explore the underlying mechanism. Materials and Methods RWPE-2 cells with lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation and a prostatitis rat model induced by 17β-estradiol and dihydrotestosterone underwent sham, electric stimulation, or ESHT treatment. Four weeks later, cells, supernatants, and rat prostates were collected for analysis using immunohistochemistry, Western blots, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Results We found that ESHT improved prostatitis in vivo and attenuated inflammation in vitro. ESHT significantly induced suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) expression and subsequently promoted HSP70. It attenuated inflammation through decreased expression of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), nuclear factor kappa B, and subsequent inflammatory cytokines. ESHT also inhibited apoptosis and released growth factor in tissue affected by prostatitis. Conclusions ESHT improved CP/CPPS and reversed pathologic changes of prostatitis by inhibiting the SOCS3-TLR4 pathway.
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- Guan Qun Zhu
- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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Choi SW, Jeon SH, Kwon EB, Zhu GQ, Lee KW, Choi JB, Jeong HC, Kim KS, Bae SR, Bae WJ, Kim SJ, Cho HJ, Ha US, Hong SH, Hwang SY, Kim SW. Effect of Korean Herbal Formula (Modified Ojayeonjonghwan) on Androgen Receptor Expression in an Aging Rat Model of Late Onset Hypogonadism. World J Mens Health 2019; 37:105-112. [PMID: 30584994 PMCID: PMC6305862 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.180051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2018] [Revised: 08/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Purpose Testosterone replacement therapy is an effective treatment for late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) despite a few contraindications and side-effects. The aim of this study was to determine whether modified Ojayeonjonghwan (KH-204, Korean herbal formula) improved LOH. KH-204 is a strong antioxidant herbal formula. We evaluated the effect of Korean herbal prescription on androgen receptor (AR) expression in an aged rat model of LOH. Materials and Methods Eighteen-month-old rats were used as aged LOH rat models. Eighteen Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three equal groups of six animals each and treated with one of the following: 1) normal control group (oral administration with distilled water, n=6), 2) KH-204 200 group (oral administration with 200 mg/kg of KH-204, n=6), and 3) KH-204 400 group (oral administration with 400 mg/kg of KH-204, n=6). After four weeks of treatment (once daily, distilled water or KH-204), serum testosterone levels, changes in testicular and epididymal weight, Western blotting analysis of AR expression and measurement of oxidative stress were examined. Results Treatment with the herbal formulation KH-204 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg (1) increased the weights of testis and epididymis; (2) increased the level of serum testosterone; (3) increased the level of superoxide dismutase and reduced the level of 8-hydroxy-20-deoxyguanosine; and (4) upregulated AR expression in testicular tissue. Conclusions KH-204 might be an effective alternative for LOH. It improves antioxidant mechanisms and increases testicular AR expression without side-effects.
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- Sae Woong Choi
- Department of Urology, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Yeonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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Yoon BI, Bae WJ, Choi YS, Kim SJ, Ha US, Hong SH, Sohn DW, Kim SW. Anti-inflammatory and Antimicrobial Effects of Anthocyanin Extracted from Black Soybean on Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis Rat Model. Chin J Integr Med 2018; 24:621-626. [PMID: 24126975 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-013-1547-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/02/2013] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigated the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects of anthocyanins extracted from black soybean on the chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP) rat model. METHODS The Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 4 groups, including control, ciprofloxacin, anthocyanins and anthocyanins with ciprofloxacin groups (n=8 in each group). Then, drip infusion of bacterial suspension (Escherichia coli Z17 O2:K1:H-) into Sprague-Dawley rats was conducted to induce CBP. In 4 weeks, results of prostate tissue, urine culture, and histological analysis on the prostate were analyzed for each group. RESULTS The use of ciprofloxacin, anthocyanins, and anthocyanins with ciprofloxacin showed statistically significant decreases in bacterial growth and improvements in the reduction of prostatic inflammation compared with the control group (P<0.05). The anthocyanins with ciprofloxacin group showed a statistically significant decrease in bacterial growth and improvement in prostatic inflammation compared with the ciprofloxacin group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that anthocyanins may have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, as well as a synergistic effect with ciprofloxacin. Therefore, we suggest that the combination of anthocyanins and ciprofloxacin may be effective in treating CBP to obtain a higher rate of treatment success.
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- Byung Il Yoon
- Department of Urology, International St Mary's Hospital, The Catholic Kwandong University of Korea, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Kim SJ, Jeon SH, Kwon EB, Jeong HC, Choi SW, Bae WJ, Cho HJ, Ha US, Hong SH, Lee JY, Hwang SY, Kim SW. Corrigendum: Improvement of Persistent Detrusor Overactivity through Treatment with a Phytotherapeutic Agent (WSY-1075) after Relief of Bladder Outlet Obstruction. World J Mens Health 2018; 36:271. [PMID: 29774670 PMCID: PMC6119843 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.17010.corr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Su Jin Kim
- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Biomedical Industry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Korea Biomedical Science Institute, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Bae WJ, Zhu GQ, Kang SM, Cho HJ, Ha US, Hong SH, Lee JY, Kim SW. PD49-01 EFFICIENT PROMOTION OF AUTOPHAGY AND ANGIOGENESIS USING MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS THERAPY ENHANCED BY THE LOW-ENERGY SHOCKWAVES IN THE TREATMENT OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION. J Urol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2018.02.2317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Kang CI, Kim J, Park DW, Kim BN, Ha US, Lee SJ, Yeo JK, Min SK, Lee H, Wie SH. Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Antibiotic Treatment of Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infections. Infect Chemother 2018; 50:67-100. [PMID: 29637759 PMCID: PMC5895837 DOI: 10.3947/ic.2018.50.1.67] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infectious diseases that commonly occur in communities. Although several international guidelines for the management of UTIs have been available, clinical characteristics, etiology and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns may differ from country to country. This work represents an update of the 2011 Korean guideline for UTIs. The current guideline was developed by the update and adaptation method. This clinical practice guideline provides recommendations for the diagnosis and management of UTIs, including asymptomatic bacteriuria, acute uncomplicated cystitis, acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis, complicated pyelonephritis related to urinary tract obstruction, and acute bacterial prostatitis. This guideline targets community-acquired UTIs occurring among adult patients. Healthcare-associated UTIs, catheter-associated UTIs, and infections in immunocompromised patients were not included in this guideline.
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- Cheol In Kang
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Sanggye-Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Inje University College of Medicine, Pusan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, National Police Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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Jung JW, Jeon SH, Bae WJ, Kim SJ, Chung MS, Yoon BI, Choi SW, Ha US, Hwang SY, Kim SW. Suppression of Oxidative Stress of Modified Gongjin-Dan (WSY-1075) in Detrusor Underactivity Rat Model Bladder Outlet Induced by Obstruction. Chin J Integr Med 2017; 24:670-675. [PMID: 29264842 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-017-2970-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the anti-oxidative stress and preventive effect of modified Gongjin-dan (WSY-1075) in a detrusor underactivity rat model. METHODS Rats were randomly allocated to three groups: shamoperated (control), bladder outlet obstruction-induced detrusor underactivity (BOO-DU), and BOO-DU with WSY-1075 (WSY) groups. WSY-1075 was orally administrated to rats 200 mg daily for 2 weeks prior to the operation and 4 weeks after the operation. Bladder outlet obstruction was surgically induced in rats by ligation around the urethra avoiding total obstruction. Cystometrography was conducted on rats in each group for examination of bladders. RESULTS Compared with the control group, bladder outlet obstruction led to a significant increase in oxidative stress with consequent changes to molecular composition, and decrease in maximal detrusor pressure (P<0.05). WSY-1075 treatment significantly suppressed oxidative stress and prevented degenerative and dysfunctional changes in bladder, as compared with BOO-DU group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION WSY-1075 had beneficial effect on prevention of BOO-DU.
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- Jin-Woo Jung
- Department of Urology, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea.,Institute for Bio-Medical Convergence, College of Medicine, Catholic Kwandong University, Gangneungsi, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea. .,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Jeong HC, Jeon SH, Qun ZG, Kim KS, Choi SW, Bashraheel F, Bae WJ, Kim SJ, Cho HJ, Ha US, Hong SH, Lee JY, Moon DG, Kim SW. Effects of Next-Generation Low-Energy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Erectile Dysfunction in an Animal Model of Diabetes. World J Mens Health 2017; 35:186-195. [PMID: 29164834 PMCID: PMC5746490 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.17024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2017] [Revised: 08/25/2017] [Accepted: 09/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Purpose Gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and low-energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) have been investigated as treatments for refractory erectile dysfunction (ED), but inconclusive evidence has been obtained. We investigated the effect of a next-generation electromagnetic cylinder ESWT device on an animal model of ED. Materials and Methods Diabetes mellitus (DM)-induced rats were divided into 3 groups: group 1, control; group 2, DM; and group 3, DM+ESWT. Rats were treated with ESWT 3 times a week for 2 weeks. After the treatment course, intracavernous pressure was measured and the corpus cavernosum and cavernous nerve were evaluated. Results In the DM group, all parameters predicted to be significantly lower in the ED model had statistically significantly decreased (p<0.01). As a measurement of erectile function, intracavernous pressure was evaluated. The DM+ESWT group exhibited significantly restored erectile function compared to the DM group (p<0.05). Moreover, ESWT treatment restored smooth muscle content, as assessed by Masson's trichrome staining (p<0.05). Finally, corporal tissue and the dorsal nerve were evaluated by immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, and ELISA. After ESWT treatment, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1, cyclic guanosine monophosphate, and neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) expression levels were restored to levels in the DM group (p<0.05). Conclusions Electromagnetic cylinder ESWT device resulted in increased VEGF, nNOS, and eNOS expression; reduced smooth muscle atrophy; and increased endothelial cell regeneration in a DM-associated ED model. Our data suggest that safe and effective application could be possible in future clinical studies.
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- Hyun Cheol Jeong
- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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Kim SJ, Jeon SH, Kwon EB, Jeong HC, Choi SW, Bae WJ, Cho HJ, Ha US, Hong SH, Lee JY, Hwang SY, Kim SW. Improvement of Persistent Detrusor Overactivity through Treatment with a Phytotherapeutic Agent (WSY-1075) after Relief of Bladder Outlet Obstruction. World J Mens Health 2017; 36:153-160. [PMID: 29076300 PMCID: PMC5924957 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.17010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2017] [Revised: 08/07/2017] [Accepted: 08/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Purpose Many patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia need treatment for remaining storage symptoms after surgery. Therefore, we evaluated the effect of the phytotherapeutic agent WSY-1075 on persistent detrusor overactivity (DO) after the relief of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). Materials and Methods Rats were assigned to 3 groups: control (n=6), persistent DO (n=6), and persistent DO treated with the phytotherapeutic agent WSY-1075 (n=6). Persistent DO after relief of partial BOO was generated in the rat model, and 6 of the rats with this condition were orally administered WSY-1075. After 4 weeks of administration, cystometry was performed. Additionally, 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine and superoxide dismutase were measured to evaluate oxidative stress in the bladder. Pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin-8 and tumor necrosis factor-α, were analyzed, as were the M2 and M3 muscarinic receptors of the bladder. Results Significantly increased contraction pressure and a decreased contraction interval were observed in the persistent DO group after relief of BOO. Moreover, oxidative stress, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and M3 muscarinic receptors were significantly increased. After treatment with WSY-1075, significantly reduced DO was observed by cystometry in comparison with the persistent DO group. Additionally, significantly decreased levels of oxidative stress, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and M3 muscarinic receptors in the bladder were observed after treatment with WSY-1075. Conclusions Treatment with WSY-1075 improved persistent DO after the relief of BOO mediated by antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. Further studies are necessary to identify the exact mechanism of the treatment effect of WSY-1075.
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- Su Jin Kim
- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Biomedical Industry, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Korea Biomedical Science Institute, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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Bae WJ, Choi JB, Kim KS, Ha US, Hong SH, Lee JY, Hwang TK, Hwang SY, Wang ZP, Kim SW. Inhibition of Proliferation of Prostate Cancer Cell Line DU-145 in vitro and in vivo Using Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge. Chin J Integr Med 2017; 26:533-538. [PMID: 28337641 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-017-2801-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the antiproliferative activity of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge. (SM) on the castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) cell line DU-145, in vitro and in vivo. METHODS Prostate cancer cell line (DU-145) and normal prostate cell line (RWPE-1) were treated with SM at different concentrations (3.125, 12.5, 25 and 50 μg/mL) to investigate the antiproliferative effects. DNA laddering analysis was performed to investigate the apoptosis of DU-145 cells. Molecular mechanism was investigated by Western blot analysis of p53, Bcl-2, prostate specific antigen (PSA), and androgen receptor (AR). Six-week-old male BALB/c nude mice were randomly divided into normal control group (n=101) and treated group (n=101) which administered 500 mg/kg SM for 2 weeks. Tumor volumes were measured. RESULTS Treatment with SM resulted in a dose-dependent decrease in cell number of DU-145 cells in comparison with RWPE-1. DNA laddering analysis indicated the apoptosis of DU-145 cells. Treatment with SM increased the expression of p53 and reduced the expression of Bcl-2 proteins. The levels of PSA were considerably reduced in SM-treated group compared to the controls, and a decrease in AR expression was observed when cells were treated with SM in the same pattern as a reduction in PSA. In the tumour xenograft study, SM given once a day for 2 weeks significantly inhibited tumour growth. CONCLUSION SM might contribute to the anticancer actions such as induction of apoptosis and inhibition of proliferation of prostate cancer cells.
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- Woong Jin Bae
- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
- Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Bio-Medical Science Institute, Seoul, 06106, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, China
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea.
- Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea.
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Moon HW, Park JW, Lee KW, Jeong HC, Choi JB, Choi SW, Bae WJ, Cho HJ, Ha US, Hong SH, Geum JH, Hong SB, Kim SW. Administration of Goji (Lycium chinense Mill.) Extracts Improves Erectile Function in Old Aged Rat Model. World J Mens Health 2016; 35:43-50. [PMID: 28064475 PMCID: PMC5419117 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.2017.35.1.43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Revised: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 09/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Purpose This study investigated the effect of goji (Lycium chinense Mill.) on erectile dysfunction in old-aged rats. Materials and Methods Twenty-four 18-month-old male Sprague-Dawley rats (defined as old-aged rats) were used. Treatment groups contained eight rats each: a control group, goji extract of 150 mg/kg/day group, and goji extract of 300 mg/kg/day group. Treatment was by orogastric tube once daily for 6 weeks. After 6 weeks of treatment, testes weight, serum testosterone, superoxide dismutase, nitric oxide (NO)-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-related parameters, intracavernous pressure/mean arterial pressure, and histological changes were examined. Results Treatments with goji extracts increased serum testosterone level, increased the expression of endothelial NO synthase, neuronal NO synthase, and cGMP, improved the oxidative stress marker, and decreased corporal fibrosis. Conclusions Our results indicate that goji extract may have a positive effect on erectile dysfunction via its antioxidant effects.
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- Hyong Woo Moon
- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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Kim WH, Bae WJ, Park JW, Choi JB, Kim SJ, Cho HJ, Ha US, Hong SH, Lee JY, Hwang SY, Kim SW. Development of an Improved Animal Model of Overactive Bladder: Transperineal Ligation versus Transperitoneal Ligation in Male Rats. World J Mens Health 2016; 34:137-44. [PMID: 27574597 PMCID: PMC4999487 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.2016.34.2.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2016] [Revised: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Purpose We compared a transperineal ligation model and a transperitoneal ligation model in male rats to determine which animal model of overactive bladder (OAB) was more useful based on cystometrography, estimations of oxidative stress, and measurements of pro-inflammatory cytokine levels. Materials and Methods Male rats were randomly divided into three groups (n=15 in each): the control group, the transperineal ligation group, and the transperitoneal ligation group. Four weeks after the ligation procedure, cystometrography was performed and oxidative stress, pro-inflammatory cytokine levels, and histologic changes were evaluated. Oxidative stress was assessed by measuring 8-hydroxy-20-deoxyguanosine and superoxide dismutase, and pro-inflammatory cytokine activity was investigated by measuring levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor-α. Results The transperineal model led to results similar to those observed for the transperitoneal model, namely (1) increased voiding frequency and reductions in the non-voiding contraction interval and the maximal vesical pressure, (2) increased levels of oxidative stress markers, (3) increased pro-inflammatory cytokine levels, and (4) fibrotic changes in the bladder tissue. Conclusions We suggest that the transperineal procedure can be used as an alternative OAB model in male rats.
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- Woo Hyun Kim
- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.; Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.; Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Bae WJ, Ha US, Choi JB, Kim KS, Kim SJ, Cho HJ, Hong SH, Lee JY, Wang Z, Hwang SY, Kim SW. Protective Effects of KH-204 in the Bladder of Androgen-Deprived Rats. World J Mens Health 2015; 33:73-80. [PMID: 26331123 PMCID: PMC4550599 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.2015.33.2.73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2015] [Revised: 06/23/2015] [Accepted: 07/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Purpose We investigated the protective effects of the herbal formulation KH-204 in the bladder of androgen-deprived rats. Materials and Methods Male rats aged eight weeks were randomly divided into four groups, containing eight rats each: sham operation only (normal control group), androgen-deprived only (androgen-deprived control group), and androgen-deprived followed by treatment with 200 mg/kg or 400 mg/kg of KH-204. After 0.5 mg/kg of leuprorelin was subcutaneously injected in the androgen-deprived groups, the oral administration of either distilled water in the two control groups or KH-204 in the treatment group was continued for four weeks. Serum testosterone levels, RhoGEF levels, nitric oxide (NO)-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-related parameters, oxidative stress, and histologic changes were evaluated after treatment. Results Treatment with the herbal formulation KH-204 (1) increased serum testosterone levels; (2) restored the expression of RhoGEFs, endothelial NO synthase, and neuronal NO synthase; (3) increased the expression of superoxide dismutase; and (4) decreased bladder fibrosis. Conclusions Our results suggest that the positive effects of KH-204 on the urinary bladder may be attributed to its antioxidant effects or to an elevation in NO-cGMP activity.
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- Woong Jin Bae
- Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Ha US, Bae WJ, Kim SJ, Yoon BI, Hong SH, Lee JY, Hwang TK, Hwang SY, Wang Z, Kim SW. Anthocyanin induces apoptosis of DU-145 cells in vitro and inhibits xenograft growth of prostate cancer. Yonsei Med J 2015; 56:16-23. [PMID: 25510742 PMCID: PMC4276751 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2015.56.1.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the effects of anthocyanins extracted from black soybean, which have antioxidant activity, on apoptosis in vitro (in hormone refractory prostate cancer cells) and on tumor growth in vivo (in athymic nude mouse xenograft model). MATERIALS AND METHODS The growth and viability of DU-145 cells treated with anthocyanins were assessed using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and apoptosis was assessed by DNA laddering. Immunoblotting was conducted to evaluate differences in the expressions of p53, Bax, Bcl, androgen receptor (AR), and prostate specific antigen (PSA). To study the inhibitory effects of anthocyanins on tumor growth in vivo, DU-145 tumor xenografts were established in athymic nude mice. The anthocyanin group was treated with daily oral anthocyanin (8 mg/kg) for 14 weeks. After 2 weeks of treatment, DU-145 cells (2×10⁶) were inoculated subcutaneously into the right flank to establish tumor xenografts. Tumor dimensions were measured twice a week using calipers and volumes were calculated. RESULTS Anthocyanin treatment of DU-145 cells resulted in 1) significant increase in apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner, 2) significant decrease in p53 and Bcl-2 expressions (with increased Bax expression), and 3) significant decrease in PSA and AR expressions. In the xenograft model, anthocyanin treatment significantly inhibit tumor growth. CONCLUSION This study suggests that anthocyanins from black soybean inhibit the progression of prostate cancer in vitro and in a xenograft model.
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- U Syn Ha
- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Catholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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Bae WJ, Ha US, Kim KS, Kim SJ, Cho HJ, Hong SH, Lee JY, Wang Z, Hwang SY, Kim SW. Effects of KH-204 on the expression of heat shock protein 70 and germ cell apoptosis in infertility rat models. BMC Complement Altern Med 2014; 14:367. [PMID: 25269420 PMCID: PMC4197240 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2014] [Accepted: 09/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Idiopathic infertility is a significant number of causes of male infertility. Empirical treatments are used for idiopathic male infertility, and antioxidant supplementation is a kind of management of oxidative stress related infertility. We investigated the antioxidant effects of the modified Ojayeonjonghwan (KH-204) in a rat model of cryptorchidism. Method Male rats were divided into four groups (n = 8 in each): a normal control group, a cryptorchidism-induced control group and two cryptorchidism-induced groups treated p.o. with either 200 or 400 mg/kg, KH-204 for 4 weeks. The testes and epididymides from rats in all groups were removed, weighed and subjected to histological examination and semen analysis after surgery. Oxidative stress was assessed by measuring 8-hydroxy-20-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and heat shock protein (HSP) levels. Apoptosis was determined using a terminal deoxyribonucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-digoxigenin nick end-labeling assay. Results Treatment with the multi-herbal medicine KH-204 (1) increased the mean weight of the cryptorchid testes; (2) restored sperm counts, motility and germinal cell layer thickness; (3) decreased levels of 8-OHdG and increased levels of SOD; and (4) decreased HSP70 levels and apoptosis. Conclusions KH-204 reduces the oxidative stress in an experimental rat model of cryptorchidism, and it may alleviate HSP expression and germ cell apoptosis.
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Bae WJ, Jang H, Ha US, Kim SJ, Choi SW, Kim KS, Cho HJ, Hong SH, Lee JY, Hwang TK, Kim SW. MP19-13 INHIBITION OF 5-ALPHA REDUCTASE AND INDUCTION OF APOPTOSIS OF SEORITAE EXTRACT REDUCED THE PROSTATE WEIGHT AND SUPPRESSED THE PROLIFERATION OF THE PROSTATE IN THE RAT MODEL OF BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA. J Urol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.02.714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Jang H, Bae WJ, Kim SJ, Yuk SM, Han DS, Ha US, Hwang SY, Yoon SH, Wang Z, Kim SW. The effect of anthocyanin on the prostate in an andropause animal model: rapid prostatic cell death by apoptosis is partially prevented by anthocyanin supplementation. World J Mens Health 2013; 31:239-46. [PMID: 24459658 PMCID: PMC3888894 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.2013.31.3.239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2013] [Revised: 10/25/2013] [Accepted: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the anti-apoptotic effect of the antioxidant reaction of anthocyanin on the prostate in an andropause animal model. Materials and Methods Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into three groups (n=12 in each): control (Group I), andropause (Group II), andropause treated with anthocyanin (Group III). For induction of andropause, Group II and III underwent bilateral orchiectomy. Group III was treated with daily oral anthocyanin (160 mg/kg) for 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, the rats were sacrificed and their blood and prostates were examined pathohistologically and evaluated for oxidative stress and apoptosis. Oxidative stress was assessed by the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and apoptosis in the prostate was identified by terminal deoxyribonucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-digoxigenin nick end-labelling assay. Results Group II showed markedly increased activity of SOD in serum over that observed in Group I, whereas the rats in Group III showed reduced oxidative stress compared to Group II. Despite no significant differences in prostate weight between Group II and III (p=0.078), the apoptotic index was significantly greater in Group II than Group I, and was significantly lesser in Group III than Group II. Conclusions We suggest that the oxidative stress caused by low testosterone may be another inducer of apoptosis, and this apoptosis may partly contribute to the overall apoptosis of the prostate in the andropause animal model. Therefore, anthocyanin supplementation may contribute to preventing excessively rapid cell death by apoptosis in the prostate in an animal model of andropause.
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- Hoon Jang
- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Health Promotion Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- The Catholic Agro-Medical Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Yoon BI, Hong C, Lee JH, Kim SJ, Kim HS, Ha US, Hwang SY, Kim SW. The effects of new herbal formula (KBMSI-2) on penile erection and expression of nitric oxide synthase isoforms in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat model. Chin J Integr Med 2013. [PMID: 24242134 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-013-1546-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2011] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of new herbal formula (KBMSI-2) on erectile dysfunction in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rat model. METHODS Twenty four Sprague-Dawley male rats were randomly divided into three groups; control (n=8), diabetes model (n=8), diabetes + KBMSI-2 200 mg/kg treatment (n=8) groups. The diabetes induced groups received a single intraperitoneal injection of STZ. Distilled water was administered in the control and model groups. To investigate the penile erection, intracavernosal pressure (ICP) and intracavernosal pressure/mean arterial pressure (ICP/MAP) were recorded in all groups. Serial sections of the penis were used to perform Masson's trichrome stain. The expression of neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS), endothelial NOS (eNOS) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) concentration in the isolated corpus cavernosum were analyzed by Western blotting. RESULTS Peak ICP/MAP ratio was increased in the KBMSI-2 treatment group compared with the model group (P<0.05). Masson's trichrome staining confirmed that the smooth muscle component was increased in the KBMSI-2 treatment group compared with the model group (P<0.05). The nNOS, eNOS and cGMP expression of KBMSI-2 200 mg/kg treatment group was increased compared with the model group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION This study showed that herbal formula of KBMSI-2 improved the erectile function by preserving the smooth muscle content and inhibiting the fibrosis of the corpus cavernosum in STZ-induced diabetic rat model.
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- Byung Il Yoon
- Department of Urology, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, 137-701, Korea
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Yoon BI, Bae WJ, Kim SJ, Kim HS, Ha US, Sohn DW, Hwang SY, Kim SW. The Anti-Inflammatory Effects of a New Herbal Formula (WSY-1075) in a Nonbacterial Prostatitis Rat Model. World J Mens Health 2013; 31:150-6. [PMID: 24044110 PMCID: PMC3770850 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.2013.31.2.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2013] [Revised: 07/16/2013] [Accepted: 07/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of a new herbal formula (WSY-1075) in a nonbacterial prostatitis rat model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Prostatitis was induced in male Wistar rats (n=32) by treatment with 17 beta-estradiol and dihydrotestosterone for 4 weeks. After the induction of prostatitis, the rats were randomly divided into one of four treatment groups: control (n=8), ciprofloxacin (n=8), WSY-1075 (100 mg/kg) (n=8), and WSY-1075 (400 mg/kg) (n=8). After 4 weeks of treatment, the prostatic proinflammatory cytokine (tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin [IL]-6, and IL-8) levels and histological findings were noted. RESULTS The ciprofloxacin and WSY-1075 treatment groups showed significantly decreased proinflammatory cytokine levels compared with the control group. Histologically, treatment with ciprofloxacin and WSY-1075 significantly suppressed the severity of prostatitis lesions compared with those in the control group. No differences in the proinflammatory cytokine levels or histologic findings were observed with the dose dependent treatment of WSY-1075. CONCLUSIONS The new herbal formula, WSY-1075, showed effective anti-inflammatory activities in the prostate and may be useful for the clinical treatment of nonbacterial prostatitis. Our findings suggest that WSY-1075 has a beneficial effect on the prevention and treatment of nonbacterial prostatitis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Byung Il Yoon
- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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