• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.173-179
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• 2015

We report the facile synthesis of graphene-$CdLa_2S_4$ composite through a facile solvothermal method at low temperature. The as-prepared products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis and BET analysis, revealing the uniform covering of the graphene nanosheet with $CdLa_2S_4$ nanocrystals. The as-prepared samples show a higher efficiency for the photocatalytic degradation of typical MB dye compared with P25 and $CdLa_2S_4$ bulk nanoparticles. The enhancement of visible-light-responsive photocatalytic properties by decolorization of Rh.B dye may be attributed to the following causes. Firstly, graphene nanosheet is capable of accepting, transporting and storing electrons, and thus retarding or hindering the recombination of the electrons with the holes remaining on the excited $CdLa_2S_4$ nanoparticles. Secondly, graphene nanosheet can increase the adsorption of pollutants. The final cause is that their extended light absorption range. This work not only offers a simple way to synthesize graphene-based composites via a one-step process at low temperature but also a path to obtain efficient functional materials for environmental purification and other applications.

• 생약학회지
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• 제53권1호
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• pp.21-28
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• 2022

Sparassis crispa is an edible mushroom that has been widely utilized in Japan and Korea. It has various biological activities, such as anti-hypertensive, anti-allergic, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and anti-cancer effects. In this study, we investigated the anticancer activity and underlying molecular mechanism of chloroform fraction of methanol extract of S. crispa (CESP) against cervical cancer stem cells (CSCs), which contribute to tumor initiation, recurrence, and resistance to therapy of human cervical cancer. CESP effectively inhibited the proliferation, tumorsphere formation, and migration of HeLa-derived cervical CSCs by promoting apoptosis. In addition, CESP significantly downregulated the expression of key cancer stemness markers, including integrin α6, CD133, CD44, ALDH1A1, Nanog, Oct-4, and Sox-2, in HeLa-derived cervical CSCs. Furthermore, CESP remarkably suppressed in vivo tumor growth of HeLa-derived cervical CSCs in a chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) model. Therefore, our findings suggest that CESP has potential as a natural medicine for the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer by targeting CSCs.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.18-27
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• 2016

Background: It is not clear whether ginseng affects cyclosporine A (CsA)-induced desirable immunosuppressive action. In this study, we evaluated the immunological influence of combined treatment of ginseng with CsA. Methods: Using CD4+ T cells from mouse spleens stimulated with the T cell receptor (TCR) or allogeneic antigen-presenting cells (APCs), we examined the differentiation of naïve T cells into T helper 1 (Th1), Th2, Th17, and regulatory T cells (Tregs), and their cytokine production during treatment by Korean Red Ginseng extract (KRGE) and/or CsA. The influence of KRGE on the allogeneic T cell response was evaluated by mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR). We also evaluated whether signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and STAT5 are implicated in this regulation. Results: Under TCR stimulation, KRGE treatment did not affect the population of CD4+interferon gamma ($IFN{\gamma}$)+ and CD4+interleukin (IL)-4+ cells and their cytokine production compared with CsA alone. Under the Th17-polarizing condition, KRGE significantly reduced the number of CD4+IL-17+ cells and CD4+/phosphorylated STAT3 (p-STAT3)+ cells, but increased the number of CD4+CD25+forkhead box P3 (Foxp3)+ cells and CD4+/p-STAT5+ cells compared with CsA alone. In allogeneic APCs-stimulated CD4+ T cells, KRGE significantly decreased total allogeneic T cell proliferation. Consistent with the effects of TCR stimulation, KRGE reduced the number of CD4+IL-17+ cells and increased the number of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ cells under the Th17-polarizing condition. Conclusion: KRGE has immunological benefits through the reciprocal regulation of Th17 and Treg cells during CsA-induced immunosuppression.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.390-395
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• 2004

토마토 뿌리에 존재하는 이온채널의 특성을 조사하기 위하여, 마이크로솜을 분리하고 전기생리용 분석장치가 연결된 인공지질 이중막에 유입하였다. 그 결과 다섯 종류의 이온채널을 확인하였고, 이들 중 450 pS의 전기전도도를 갖는 비선택성 양이온채널을 가장 자주 관측하였다. 이 채널은 세 가지의 subconductance 상태를 보였으며, 이들의 전기전도도는 450, 257, 105 pS으로 측정되었다. 모든 subconductance 상태는 막전위 변화에 따른 전류변화가 직선적으로 나타났다. 채널의 활성은 양의 막전위에서 열림과 닫힘이 반복되는 전이상태를 보였지만, 음의 막전위에서는 평균 열림시간과 함께 열림확률도 증가하였다. 막전위 -40mV에서 측정한 채널의 열림확률은 0.83이었다. 이온선택성을 측정하기 위하여 지질막의 한쪽에만 50mM의 $K^+$ 또는 $Na^+$을 가하여 비대칭 이온조건을 만들었을 때, 두 경우 모두에서 전류역전전위는 동일하게 약 -l0mV 이동하였다. 이것은 450 pS채널이 $K^+$과 $Na^+$을 구별없이 통과시킴을 나타낸다. 중금속 이온들 중, $100\;{\mu}M$ 농도의 $La^{3+}$과 $Ba^{2+},\;Zn^{2+}$는 채널의 활성을 크게 저해하여 열림확률을 0.2 이하로 감소시켰다. 그러나, $Al^{3+}$과 $Cd^{2+}$은 활성을 약 20% 저해하였다. 흥미롭게도, 각각의 중금속 이온은 서로 다른 형태로 채널활성을 저해하였다. $La^{3+}$은 $500\;{\mu}M$ 농도에서 모든 subconductance 상태를 저해하였으나, $Zn^{2+}$는 1 mM의 농도에서도 105 pS의 subconductance 상태는 저해하지 않았다. 또한 $Cd^{2+}$은 음의 막전위에서도 채널의 열림을 long-opening상태에서 전이상태 열림으로 전환시켰다. 이러한 결과는 중금속 이온들이 채널단백질에 각각의 결합부위를 가질 수 있을 가능성을 의미하여, 식물 뿌리의 생리현상에서 450 pS 채널의 기능적 역할 뿐 만아니라 구조적 특징을 탐색할 수 있는 유용한 조절자나 탐색자로 이용될수 있음을 시사한다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.229-244
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• 1991

A bioassay technique and organ bath study were performed to analyze the effects of extracellular $Ca^{2+}$ and $Ca^{2+}$-antagonists on endothelium-derived relaxing factor[s][EDRF] released from the endothelial cells of rabbit aorta. Transverse strips with intact endothelium or damaged endothelium were used for the mechanical contraction experiment using organ bath. Long segment including thoracic and abdominal aorta with endothelium [EDRF donor aorta] was perfused with Tyrode solution which was aerated with 95% $O_2-5%$ $CO_2$ mixed gas and kept at 35oC. The perfusate was bioassayed with a transverse strip of thoracic aorta with damaged endothelium. The test strip was contracted with nor-epinephrine and acetylcholine was used to stimulate the release of EDRF from endothelial cells. The results obtained were as follows; 1] The endothelium-dependent relaxation[EDR] induced by acetylcholine was biphasic; an initial rapid relaxation followed by a slow relaxation. 2] EDR induced by acetylcholine was reduced gradually with the decrease in the concentration of extracellular $Ca^{2+}$. The effect of extracellular $Ca^{2+}$ on EDR was more prominent in the late slow relaxation phase. 3] EDR to acetylcholine was not altered by acute exposure to organic $Ca^{2+}$-antagonists. Pretreatment with verapamil to the EDRF donor aortic segment did not alter the magnitude of EDR. 4] Among the inorganic $Ca^{2+}$-antagonists $Mn^{2+}$ and $Cd^{2+}$ did not inhibit EDR, whereas $Co^{2+}$ and $La^{3+}$ inhibited EDR. 5] The inhibitory response of $Co^{2+}$ to EDR developed when infused directly on the test strip. That of $La^{3+}$, however, was evoked when added to solution perfusing the donor aortic segment. The above results suggest that $Ca^{2+}$-antagonists do not affect EDR and the inhibitory effect of $Ca^{2+}$ results from influencing the action of EDRF on vascular smooth muscle, whereas that of $La^{3+}$ results from its action on the release of EDRF from endothelial cells.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.611-631
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• 1999

Enviromental geochemisty and heary metal contamination at the Kongjueil mine creek were underaken on the basis of physicohemical properties and mineralogy for various kinds of water (surface, mine and ground water),soil, precipitate and sediment collected of April and December in 1998. Hydrgeochemical composition of the water samples are characterized by relatively significant enricant of Ca+Na, alkiali ions $NO_3$ and Cl inground and surfore water, wheras the mine waters are relatively eneripheral water of the mining creek have the characteristics of the (Ca+Mg)-$(HCO_3+SO_4)$type. The pH of the mine water is high acidity (3.24)and high EC (613$\mu$S/cm)compared with those of surface and ground water. The range of $\delta$D and $\delta^{18}O$ values (relative to SMOW) in the waters are shpwn in -50.2 to -61.6% and -7.0 to -8.6$\textperthousand$(d value=5.8 to 8.7). Using computer program, saturation index of albite, calcite, dolomite in mine water are nearly saturated. The gibbiste, kaolinite and smectite are superaturated in the surface and ground water, respectively. Calculated water-mineral reaction and stabilities suggest that weathing of silicate minerals may be stable kaolinite owing to the continuous water-rock reaction. Geochemical modeling showed that mostly toxic heavy metals may exist larfely in the from of metal-sulfate $(MSO_4\;^2)$and free metal $(M^{2+})$ in nmine water. These metals in the ground and surface water could be formed of $CO_3$ and OH complex ions. The average enrichment indices of water samples are 2.72 of the groundwater, 2.26 of the surface water and 14.15 of the acid mine water, normalizing by surface water composition at the non-mining creek, repectively. Characteristics of some major, minor and rate earth elements (Al/Na, K/Na, V/Ni, Cr/V, Ni/Co, La/Ce, Th/Yb, $La_N/Yb_N$, Co/Th, La/Sc and Sc/Th) in soil and sediment are revealed a narrow range and homogeneous compositions may be explained by acidic to intermediate igneous rocks. And these suggested that sediment source of host granitic gneiss colud be due to rocks of high grade metamorphism originated by sedimentary rocks. Maximum concentrations of environmentally toxic elements in sediment and soil are Fe=53.80 wt.% As=660, Cd=4, Cr=175, Cu=158, Mn=1010, Pb=2933, Sb=4 and Zn=3740 ppm, and extremely high concentrations are found are found in the subsurface soil near the ore dump and precipitates. Normalizing by composition of host granitic gneiss, the average enerichment indices are 3.72 of the sediments, 3.48 of the soils, 10.40 of the precipitates of acid mine drainage and 6.25 of the soils near the main adit. The level of enerichment was very severe in mining drainage sediments, while it was not so great in the soils. mineral composition of soil and sediment near the mining area were partly variable being composed of quartz, mica, feldspar, chlorite, vermiculite, bethierin and clay minerals. reddish variable being composed of quartz, mica, feldspar, chlorite, vermiculite, bethierin and clay minerals. Reddish brown precipitation mineral in the acid mine drainage identifies by schwertmanite. From the separated mineralgy, soil and sediment are composed of some pyrite, arsenopyite, chalcopyrite, sphalerite, galena, malachite, goethite and various kinds of hydroxied minerals.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.765-770
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• 2005

본 연구에서는 미역귀를 추출, 각 용매 별로 분획 하여 항균효과와 암세포 성장억제 및 QR유도활성 효과 등의 생리활성을 연구하였다. 미역은 일반적으로 콜레스테를 배출 작용, 중금속(Cd) 및 방사능 물질(Sr)의 체내 흡수 억제, 배출 작용과 정장 작용이 있으므로 식이섬유 식품으로서 효과가 많다. 미역의 뿌리부분이며 식품개발품으로 소외되고 있는 미역귀를 이용하여 식중독 및 식품부패 원인균 등을 이용한 항균활성을 측정해 보았으며 특히 식중독원인균인 Staphylococus aureous에 시료의 UPMM층의 항균효과가 보였고 단백질 식품부패균인 Serratia marcescens에는 UPMB와 UPMM, UPMH 등에서 전반적으로 항균효과가 보였다. 또 4종의 인체 암 세포주 HeLa, HT-29, MCF-7 및 HepG2에 대한 암세포 성장억제 실험을 한 결과 사용한 4종의 암세포주에서 모두 정도의 차이는 있으나 시료첨가 농도에 의존적으로 성장 저지 효과가 나타났다. 특히 시료의 methanol 분획층인 UPMM에서 괄목할 만한 높은 효과를 나타내었으며 HeLa, HT-29 및 HepG2세포에서는 UPMM의 농도를 $500\mu g/mL$ 첨가 시 이미 97.71, 98.63 및 $90.32\%$의 높은 암세포 성장 억제 효과를 나타내었다. 한편, 사용한4가지 암세포주 중 유일하게 quinone reductase를 가지고 있는 HepG2를 이용한 quinone reductase 유도 활성여부를 측정한 결과 UPMH의 첨가농도 $320\mu g/mL$에서 대조군보다 2.36배의 높은 QR유도효과를 나타내었다. 이와 같은 실험결과에서 식품이나 건강 및 약리적 효과가 있는 식품으로 알려진 미역귀의 기능성 식품으로서의 개발이 기대되어진다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.31-37
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• 2023

Vertebral left atrial size (VLAS) is an important indicator to predict myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD) in dogs. When the caudal margin of cardiac silhouette and the dorsal margin of caudal vena cava (CdVC) could not be seen exactly, another way to evaluate VLAS is needed. The objective of this study was to assess whether a new modified VLAS (m-VLAS) could be used as an indicator to predict MMVD in 57 small breed dogs with MMVD. The m-VLAS was also used to classify American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine staging groups and left heart enlargement confirmed with echocardiograph (EchoLHE) groups. The m-VLAS was measured as the distance from the ventral aspect of the carina to the dorsal aspect of the intersection of the cardiac silhouette and the farthest LA caudal margin, not the CdVC, followed by drawing the same line beginning at the cranial edge of T4. Based on VLAS values and m-VLAS values measured for dogs with MMVD, correlations between these values and left heart enlargement groups were then evaluated. There were significant differences in both the VLAS and the m-VLAS between EchoLHE groups. The AUC of the ROC curve of the m-VLAS to detect EchoLHE was higher than that of the VLAS. The optimal cutoff value for the m-VLAS was >2.7, which had a higher specificity (86.84%) than the VLAS specificity (71.05%). This study reveals that a new m-VLAS is a more specific indicator than the VLAS for predicting left side heart enlargement in small breed dogs. Therefore, the m-VLAS can be used as a clinically useful radiographic measurement alternative to or better than the VLAS.

• 정보관리학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.21-43
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• 2000

본 논문은 사회과학자들의 학술정보원 이용행태를 분석하고 이에 따른 효과적인 학술정보원의 이용방법을 제시하였다. 이를 위하여 현재 한 대도시의 대학에 재직중인 사회과학관련 전공의 교수들을 대상으로 응답자의 연구환경에 대한 만족도, 특성 및 연구자료의 이용행태 등을 설문조사하여 응답자의 주 연구분야, 직위, 대학재직기간, 연구기간에 따른 자료수집기간과 방법, 자료수집의 난이도 및 검색방법의 선호도, 자료수집 소요기간, 최신자료의 이용률 등을 분석하였다. 사화과학도들이 학술정보원을 이용할 때, 이를 위한 미래 연구과제 및 제언도 서술하였다.

• 환경위생공학
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.7-13
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• 1990

대구지방의 중요 하천인 낙동강, 금호강 및 신천을 대상으로 이들간의 수질차이와 홍수 전(8월24일)과 후(9월8일)의 수질차이를 비교하는 한편, 각 하천수가 Spirodela polyhiza Shleiden의 생육에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 홍수 전의 화학 성분 농도는 대부분 금호강과 신천이 서로 유사하며(COD, 19.6~21.4; alkalinity, 177~183; ${NH_4}^{+},\; 20.7~24.4;\;{NO_3}^{-}\;39~4.3;\;{PO_4}^{3-},\;3.4~3.7;Ca^{2+},\;68.5~69.7;\;Mg^{2+},\;42;\;Cl^{-},\;90~92;SiO_2, \;10.4~11.2;\;{SO_4}^{2-},\;11~32;\;LAS,\;3.0~3.8;\;Cr^{3+,6+}$, 0.007~0.010ppm), 낙동강에 비해 훨씬 높았다.(${NH_4}^{+},\;{SO_4}^{2-},\;{PO_4}^{3-}$ 및 LAS는 30~40배 : COD, alkalinity,${NO_3}^{+},\;Mg^{2+},\;Cl^{-}$ 및 $Cr^{3+,6+}$은 2~5배). 특히 금호강은 다른 하천과는 달리 Secchi disk transparency가 극히 낮고(17cm), DO가 검출되지 않았다. Phytoplankton 군집의 general diversity index($\bar{H}$)는 낙동강, 금호강 및 신천이 각각 3.1, 2.7 및 1.6으로 신천의 오염도가 가장 높았다. 홍수기 후에는 특히 다음과 같은 성분이 증가하였다.(낙동강-${NH_4}^{+},1.0;\;{NO_3}^{-},9.6;\;SiO_2,\;12.8;\;{SO_4}^{2-}\;5.4ppm$; 금호강 DO, 1.0;${NO_2}^{-},\;0.92;\;{NO_3}^{-},\;22.2;{SiO_2},\;17.6ppm$; 신천-DO, 3.0;${NO_2}^{-},\;1.4;\;{NO_3}^{-},\;22.2;{SiO_2},\;19.2;{SO_4}^{2-}\;25ppm$). S.polyrhiza의 생육은 금호강수에서 가장 왕성한 반면(최대 RGR, 26%/day), 금호강수에서는 배양 7일째 생장이 중지되었고, 배양 11일째의 total chlorophy 일 함량은 낙동, 금호 및 신천수에서 각각 1.04, 1.88 및 1.25mg/g frond였다. 이들 하천수에 함유된 LAS(0.1~3.8ppm), $Cd^{2+}$(0~0.02ppm) 및 $Cr^{6+}$(0.004~0.010ppm)은 이 식물의 생육을 크게 저해하지 않았다.