• 대한한의학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.17-27
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• 2010

Objectives: Cocaine has been well known as a representative drug of abuse for its strong reinforcing effect linked to the mesolimbic reward system including dopamine, and such reinforcement leads to the addiction. Acupuncture has been used widely in eastern Asia for the treatment of various diseases including mental disorders and psychiatric problems, and is gathering more interest as one of the complementary and alternative medicines in western countries. In a previous study, we demonstrated that acupuncture at HT7 could affect dopamine release in the mesolimbic system of rats sensitized to alcohol and morphine. This study was designed to investigate whether acupuncture at HT7 could attenuate cocaine intake or not. Material & Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 270-300 g at the start of experiment were trained to self-administer food pellets under a fixed ratio 1 schedule. After the success of acquisition of 100 pellets within 3 h for 3 consecutive days, animals were subjected to surgery whereby Silastic tubing was implanted into right jugular vein and secured with mesh under the anesthetization using pentobarbital injection (50 mg/kg, i.p.). Following recovery, rats were trained to self-administer cocaine (0.25 mg/kg) in daily 2 h sessions under fixed ratio 1 schedule over 10 days. Each treatment was performed on the next day of each establishment of baseline. Results: Results show that acupuncture at HT7, but not at control points, reduced cocaine intake significantly. Acupuncture at HT7 decreased selectively active lever response from $63.15{\pm}3.35$ to $51.46{\pm}3.99$ corresponding $82.12{\pm}5.31%$ compared to basal level. Also, it was demonstrated that the effect of acupuncture was mainly occurred at the half period. Nevertheless, acupuncture at HT7 did not influence the food taking behavior. Conclusions: From the results of this study, it may be suggested that acupuncture at HT7, at least in part, could contribute to the treatment of cocaine abuse.

• 중환자간호학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.11-23
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• 2014

Purpose: As the number of cases of heart transplantation (HT) and the survival rate have increased, concerns regarding post-HT life have grown. This study was conducted to explore the relationships of perceived social support to the depression and health status of HT recipients. Methods: This descriptive study targeted all recipients who had undergone HT at S University Hospital since 1994, and 32 recipients were recruited. Results: 90.6% of the recipients were men, and the average age at the time of surgery was $47.4{\pm}13.4$ years. The ejection fraction was increased from $18.47{\pm}5.63%$ to $63.25{\pm}7.57%$, and 31 cases of New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III and IV improved to class I or II after HT. The patients reported mild depression even with high perceived social support and improved health status after HT. Among those resource persons who offered support, they reported their spouse, doctors, and nurses as most meaningful to them. Conclusion: This study confirmed the positive effects of HT on the recipients' physical improvement. It also added the discovery that the importance of recipients' subjective perception of social support might be critical for their more successful recovery and adjustment to post-HT life. Focusing on a different approach to social support and types of social resources in the recovery phase is suggested for future studies on quality of life after HT.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.126-135
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• 2018

여러 종류의 mannanase를 생산하는 Cellulosimicrobium sp. YB-43으로부터 mannanase B를 암호하는 manB 유전자와 효소의 특성이 보고된 바 있다. Mannanase C (ManC)로 명명한 효소의 유전자가 manB 유전자의 하류에 위치한 것으로 예상되어 이를 중합효소 연쇄반응으로 클로닝하여 manC 유전자의 염기서열을 결정하였다. ManC는 448 아미노산 잔기로 구성된 것으로 확인되었으며 glycosyl hydrolase family 5에 속하는 mannanase와 상동성이 높은 활성영역과 탄수화물 결합영역(CBM2)이 존재하였다. ManC의 활성영역은 Streptomyces sp. SirexAA-E (55.8%; 4FK9_A) 및 S. thermoluteus (57.6%; BAM62868)의 mannanase와 아미노산 배열의 상동성이 55% 이상으로 가장 높았다. Signal peptide 영역이 제거되고 카르복실 말단에 hexahistidine이 연결되도록 제조한 His-tagged ManC (HtManC)의 유전자를 재조합 대장균에서 발현하여 균체 파쇄액으로부터 HtManC를 정제하였다. HtManC은 $65^{\circ}C$와 pH 7.5에서 최대 활성을 보였으며 pH 7.5~10범위에서 활성에 큰 변화가 없었다. HtManC는 locust bean gum (LBG)과 konjac에 대한 분해 활성이 guar gum과 ivory nut mannan (ivory nut)에 비해 높았다. 최적 반응조건에서 LBG를 기질로 하여 반응 동력학적 계수를 측정한 결과 Vmax와 Km이 68 U/mg과 0.45 mg/ml로 나타났다. HtManC에 의한 만노올리고당(MOS)과 mannan의 분해산물을 TLC로 관찰한 결과 mannobiose 보다 중합도가 큰MOS로부터 mannobiose와 mannotriose가 주된 분해산물로 생성되었다. 또한 LBG, konjac과 ivory nut의 분해산물로 mannobiose와 소량이 mannose가 공통적으로 관찰되었다.

• 대한약리학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 1989

혈압 및 심박동수 조절에 대한 serotonin성 기전의 역할을 흰쥐 뇌의 NTS에서 검토하고 catecholamine성 기전과 비교하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1) 5-HT를 NTS에 주사시 혈압 및 심박동수는 감소되었고, 5-HT 300 pmol을 NTS에 주사하였을 때 가장 현저하게 하강하였다. ${\alpha}-MNE$과 clonidine도 마찬가지로 혈압과 심박동수의 감소를 일으켰다. 5-HT의 효과는 5-HT 수용체 길항제인 ritanserin, methysergide 및 ketanserin의 전처치에 의하여 봉쇄되었다. 2) Reserpine과 6-OHDA를 전처치하였을 때는 5-HT에 의한 혈압 및 심박동수 감소가 현저하게 약화되었다. 3) 5,7-DHT 전처치 후에는 5-HT에 의한 혈압 및 심박동수 감소는 증가하였다. 한편 6-OHDA 전처치에 의하여서도 clonidine의 혈압 및 심박동수 감소 현상은 항진하였다. 4) 5,7-DHT와 6-OHDA를 i.c.v.로 전처치하였을 때 phenylephrine과 sodium nitropursside에 의한 압반사 감수성은 현저히 저하하였고, 이들을 NTS로 주사시도 압반사 감수성이 손상되었다. 5) Immunohistochemistry에 의해 NTS에서 catecholamine성 세포체, 신경축색 말단과 serotonin성 신경축색 말단을 관찰하였고, 6-OHDA 주사후에 catecholamine성 신경축색 말단의 varicosity는 현저히 감소하였다. 한편 5,7-DHT처치에 의하여서는 serotonin성 신경축색 말단의 varicosity가 현저히 감소하였다. 이상의 실험 결과, NTS에 있는 serotonin성 수용체의 활성에 의하여 (1) 혈압 및 심박동수 감소가 일어나며, (2) 이는 catecholamine성 신경계와 관련되어 야기되며, (3) serotonin과 catecholamine성 수용체는 NTS의 postsynaptic site에 존재하고, (4) serotonin과 catecholamine성 신경세포는 압반사 조절에 있어서 중요한 역할을 하는 것으로 사료된다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.561-571
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• 1999

Microstructure and mechanical properties of five Cr-Mo steels for nuclear industry applications have been investigated. Transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometer, differential scanning calorimeter, hardness, tensile, and impact test were used to evaluate the Cr and W effect on the microstructure and mechanical properties. Microstructures of Cr-Mo steels after tempering are classified into three types : bainitic 2.25Cr-lMo steel, martensitic Mod.9Cr-lMo, HT9M, and HT9W steels, and dual phase HT9 steel. The majority of the precipitates were found to be M$_{23}$C$_{6}$ carbides. As minor phases, fine needle-like V(C,N), spherical NbC, fine needle-like Cr-rich Cr$_2$N, and Cr-rich M$_{7}$C$_3$were also found. Addition of 2wt.% W in Cr-Mo steels retarded the formation of subgrain and dissolution of Cr$_2$N precipitates. Hardness and ultimate tensile strength increased with increasing Cr content. Though Cr content of HT9W steel was lower than that of HT9 steel, the hardness of HT9W was higher due to the higher W content. W added HT9W steel had the highest ultimate tensile strength above $600^{\circ}C$. But impact toughness of W added steel (HT9W) and high Cr steel (HT9) was low.w.w.

• BMB Reports
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• 제56권10호
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• pp.527-536
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• 2023

Serotonin receptors, also known as 5-HT receptors, belong to the G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) superfamily. They mediate the effects of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in a wide range of functions including mood regulation, cognition and appetite. The functions of serotonin are mediated by a family of 5-HT receptors including 12 GPCRs belonging to six major families: 5-HT₁, 5-HT₂, 5-HT₄, 5-HT₅, 5-HT₆ and 5-HT₇. Despite their distinct characteristics and functions, these receptors' subtypes share common structural features and signaling mechanisms. Understanding the structure, functions and pharmacology of the serotonin receptor family is essential for unraveling the complexities of serotonin signaling and developing targeted therapeutics for neuropsychiatric disorders. However, developing drugs that selectively target specific receptor subtypes is challenging due to the structural similarities in their orthosteric binding sites. This review focuses on the recent advancements in the structural studies of 5-HT receptors, highlighting the key structural features of each subtype and shedding light on their potential as targets for mental health and neurological disorders (such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and migraine) drugs.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.214-220
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• 2019

황련해독탕은 한방산업에서 염증관련 질환에 다빈도로 사용되는 처방이다. 본 연구의 목적은 전통적 한약인 황련해독탕의 항균활성을 확인하고 지표성분을 선정하는 것이다. 황련해독탕의 항균활성을 측정하기 위하여 디스크 확산법과 최소억제농도법을 사용하였다. 사용균주는 Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Escherichia coli ATCC 23724였으며 대조군으로 oxacillin과 ciprofloxacin을 이용하여 황련해독탕의 항균활성을 확인하였다. 결과적으로 디스크 확산법에서는 S.aureus ATCC 25923에서 황련해독탕 20 mg과 10 mg은 $11.7{\pm}1.3mm$, $8.7{\pm}0.7mm$의 억제환을 형성하였으며 E.coli ATCC 23724에서는 황련해독탕 20 mg이 $8.0{\pm}0.0mm$의 억제환을 형성하였다. 최소억제농도는 S.aureus ATCC 25923가 31.25 mg/mL, E.coli ATCC 23724 에서는 125.0 mg/mL였다. 표준화를 위한 HPLC 정량분석 결과, 황련해독탕은 berberine을 16.55 mg/g 함유하고 있었으며 geniposide를 81.85 mg/g 함유하고 있었다. 천연물을 이용하여 항생제를 개발할 경우에는 내성세균을 억제하고 부작용을 줄일 수 있다는 장점이 있다. 이러한 점을 착안하여 지속적으로 연구를 진행한다면 한방산업과 더불어 여러 산업에서의 발전을 기대할 수 있을 것이다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.7-18
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• 1996

5-Hydroxytryptamine(5-HT, serotonin), when given into the vein, produced antidiuretic action accompanied with reduction of glomerular filtration(GFR), renal plasma flow(RPF), osmolar clearance(Cosm) and amounts of sodium or potassium excreted in urine( $E_{Na}$ , $E_{K}$), with the augmented reabsorption rates of sodium and potassium in renal tubules. 5-HT, when infused into a renal artery, exhibited diuretic action accompanied with the augmented RPF and increased $E_{Na}$ and $E_{K}$ in only infused kidney. Antidiuretic action of 5-HT infused into the vein was not influenced by ketanserin, 5-H $T_2$receptor blockade, given into a renal artery, vein or carotid artery, by methysergide, 5-H $T_1$receptor blockade, given into a renal artery, whereas above antidiuretic action was inhibited by methysergide given into vein or carotid artery. Diuretic action of 5-HT infused into a renal artery in only experimental kidney was blocked by ketanserin injected into a renal artery, was not influenced by methysergide administered into a renal artery. Above results suggest that 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT) produced the antidiuretic action through central 5-H $T_1$receptor and the diuretic action through 5-H $T_2$receptor located in renal tubules of kidney.ney.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.294-302
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• 2007

We studied on possibility of the application of photolithography technique to patterning the organic active layer poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT). In the case of selective etching method, we made thin oxide film on P3HT thin film using $O_2$ treatment. We achieved the field-effect mobilities in the saturation regime ${\sim}1.2{\times}10^{-3}\;cm^2/V{\cdot}s$, $I_{on/off}$ ratios ${\sim}10^5$ in the selective etching method, ${\sim}7.4{\times}10^{-4}cm^2/V{\cdot}s$, $I_{on/off}$ ratios ${\sim}5{\times}10^3$ in the lift-off one. These values are higher than ones of the unpatterned P3HT-based OTFTs. On the basis of the above results, we demonstrate the photolithographic patterning for P3HT active layer is successfully carried out without degradation of P3HT.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.171-179
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• 1996

To investigate the involvement of $5-HT_{2A}/ 5-HT_{2C} receptors in the developmental toxicity of cocaine in rats, mianserin (2.5 mg/kg), a $5-HT_{2A}/5-HT_{2C}$ receptor antagonist, and/or cocaine HCl (45 mg/kg) were administered intraperitoneally (i.p.), during postnatal days (PND) 7-13. Behavioral assessments for the rat pups were done after 100 days of age by using the progressive ratio schedule of reinforcement (FR 1-FR 128, doubled everyday) and cocaine challenge (5, 15 or 30 mg/kg i.p.) upon established FR 32 behavior. Cocaine injected just prior to the FR 32 session suppressed the established FR 32 responding in a dose-dependent manner. The low dose of cocaine did not affect the FR 32 responding, while the high dose of cocaine suppressed it in all experimental groups. However, by the middle dose of cocaine, rats previously received water-cocaine in their early life showed a marked resistance to cocaine-induced behavioral suppression, and this resistance was not observed in rats received both mianserin and cocaine in their early life. These results suggest that $5-HT_{2A}/ 5-HT_{2C}$ receptors may have an important role for the persistently altered behavioral sensitivity to cocaine caused by exposure to cocaine during development.