• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• v.51 no.5
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• pp.523-527
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• 2008

Purpose : Several cytokines play important roles in the inflammatory process of Henoch-$Sch\ddot{o}lein$ Purpura (HSP). It is likely that transforming growth $factor-{\beta}$ ($TGF-{\beta}$) is involved in the pathogenesis of HSP. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether $TGF-{\beta}$ promoter polymorphism is associated with the renal involvement of childhood HSP. Methods : Thirty-four patients younger than 15 years, who had been diagnosed with HSP, as well as 27 controls, were examined. Patients and controls were genotyped for $TGF-{\beta}$ C-509T by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Results : The T allelic frequencies in patients and controls showed no difference (45% vs. 48.8%). No allele or genotype differences between the group of HSP group and control group were observed. The frequencies of $TGF-{\beta}$ 509 genotypes TT, TC, and CC were no different between patients and controls (26% vs. 22%). The TT genotype of polymorphism of the $TGF-{\beta}$ C-509T gene had no relation to the susceptibility of children to HSP and renal involvement in HSP. Conclusion : $TGF-{\beta}$ T allele may not be related to the susceptibility of children to HSP. The TT genotype of polymorphism of the $TGF-{\beta}$ C 509T gene does not appear to have an influence on renal involvement in childhood HSP.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.32 no.3
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• pp.395-402
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• 2005

In considering the healing process of injured periodontal tissue, healing rate would be influenced by the cellular activity of periodontal fibroblasts(PDLFs). In addition, the reattachment among PDLFs should be induced for healing process. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of epidermal growth factor(EGF) on the proliferation and attachment of PDLFs and to verify the efficacy of EGF as a storage media or a pre-replantation conditioner of traumatically avulsed tooth. Human recombinant epidermal growth factor(hrEGF) and human periodontal fibroblasts from first premolar were prepared. At first, MTT assay was done to evaluate the toxic effect on human periodontal fibroblast and the maximum cellular growth of EGF. Cellular proliferation rate was then compared between control group and 10ng/ml EGF added group. Also, western blot was done to evaluate the expression of fibronectin in both groups. The results were as follows: 1. From MTT assay, EGF showed no toxic effect on PDL fibroblasts. The highest proliferation was shown at 10ng/ml EGF. 2. In 10ng/ml EGF added group, the degree of proliferation of PDLFs was significantly higher than that in control group. 3. Fibronectin expression of EGF added group was also significantly higher than that of control group. From this study we could conclude that EGF enhanced the regeneration rate of periodontal fibroblast, which could be used as a pretreatment agent or a storage media for traumatically avulsed teeth.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.30 no.6
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• pp.559-565
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• 1997

Donor airway ischemia is a significant problem after tracheal replacement with homograft or lung transplantation, Several factors such as omentopexy, heparin, PGl2 and fibroblast growth factor, have been shown to induce angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. This study was designed to investigate whether omentopexy and basic flbroblast growth factor can enhance rabbit tracheal revascularization and epithelial regeneration, Three different experiments were performed with New Zealand white rabbit. In group I(n= 15 control group), only coNical tracheal autotransplantation was done. In group II(n= 15), cervical tracheal autotransplantation with omentopexy was done through subcutaneous route. In group III(n= 15), cervical tracheal autotransplantation was done and lug basic flbroblast growth factor was applied. After 3, 7 and 14 days, the animals were sacrificed. The extent of revascularization was investigated by means of uptake of the human serum albumin labelled with 99m technetium, and epithelial regeneration were assessed by means of light microscope. In the group investigated at day 3, there was statistically significant high tracheal revascularization in group III(p<0.05), but no difference at 7 and 14 days. And epithelial regenerations at day 3 were better in group III(p<0.05), and at day 7 in group II and III. But there was no difference at day 14. We concluded that b-FGF can enhance the revascularization and epithelial regeneration of the tracheal autograft especially in early phase.

• Korean Journal of Microbiology
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.7-14
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• 1997

This study was to elucidate the relation between the periodical requirement of growth factors(Yang et al., 1993) and the synthesis of RNA and protein during the germination of Streptomycn coefic%r A3(2) in mineral liquid medium(ISP-4) without addition of growth factors. As results, The germination time was about 10 hr, and meanwhile, periodical nutritional requirement was verified to be repeated with interval of 2 hr. Spore size was enlarged with time but its number was rather decreased. Spore could be deviJed into viable, dormant, and dead state. In such a germination process it was found that RNA and protein were being synthesized periodically when spores were stained with AO and INT methods and observed under the fluorescence microscope. Those syntheses were coincided with the period of nutritional requirement. Hence, it was discllssed that spore population in early germination would need amino acids related to protein synthesis.

• Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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• v.31 no.3
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• pp.170-174
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• 2014

This study evaluated the efficacy of soluble canine small intestinal submucosa gel in comparison to bovine thrombin in activating rabbit platelet rich plasma (PRP) by detecting growth factors. PRP from rabbits was activated by using soluble canine SIS gel, bovine thrombin, or both. The surface morphology of each group of samples was examined by scanning electron microscopy. The release of transforming growth factor (TGF)-${\beta}1$ from each set of samples was measured over 7 days using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The PRP-canine SIS gel group exhibited the highest total amount of released TGF-${\beta}1$. However, there were no significant differences between any groups. The use of soluble type of canine SIS gel could be an effective alternative to bovine thrombin.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 1999.07a
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• pp.113-113
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• 1999

최근의 고품질 III-N 화합물 반도체 박막성장과 더불어 청색계열의 LED 및 LD의 성공적인 실현은 본 연구분야에 대한 새롭고 헌신적인 상업적, 학문적/ 기술적 투자환경을 유도해 나가고 있다. 특히, c-축 배향 단결정 사파이어를 기판재료로 사용하고 얇은 GaN buffer의 사용은 고온에서 그 위에 성장되는 성장박막의 특성을 크게 향상시키는 것으로 알려져 있다. 그러나 절연체를 기판으로 사용함에 따른 소자구조 및 제작공정의 복잡성과 기판과 GaN 박막사이의 큰 격자 부정합에 따른 결함센터 등은 소자의 전기, 광학적, 구조적 특성에 부정적인 영향을 미치고 있다. 이러한 문제점을 해결하고 양질의 박막을 성장하기 위한 GaN 혹은 그 대체 기판의 개발에 많은 연구투자가 이루어지고 있는 현실 속에서 Si을 기판으로 이용한 GaN 성장의 가능성이 조심스럽게 점쳐지고 있다. 현재까지의 연구결과를 참조할 때 대체로 복잡한 interlayer를 사용하여 박막성장이 일부 이루어졌으나 그 재현성이나 성장의 중요인자에 대한 해석은 아직 분명하게 밝혀져 있지 않다. 본 연구에서는 원자적 관점에서 Si의 표면에 일부 변화를 유도하고, MOCVD 방법으로 그 위에 성장되는 GaN 박막의 광학적 및 표면 morphology 등에 미치는 영향을 분석하여 핵심적인 성장인자를 추출하고자 시도하였다. 성장된 GaN/Si 박막의 물성은 SEM(AFM), PL, XRD, Auger depth profile 장비등을 이용하여 조사하였으며 사파이어 기판 위에 성장된 GaN 박막의 특성들과 비교 검토하였다.

• Journal of dental hygiene science
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.158-164
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• 2013

The most frequently encountered problems at fixture-implantation sites are lack of adequate bone and proximity to anatomic structures. It is generally accepted that growth factors play an essential role in the healing process and tissue formation, and they have become the focus of grafting materials research. The granules in platelets contain high concentrations of various growth factors. In particular, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a second-generation platelet concentrate that allows the production of fibrin membranes enriched with platelets and growth factors from an anticoagulant-free blood harvest. This study investigated the in vitro effects of PRF on osteoblasts, in terms of the key cellular functions, and especially the effects on two growth factors, the homodimer of platelet-derived growth factor subunit B (BPDGF-BB) and transforming growth factor (TGF)-${\beta}1$, which are associated with wound healing and regeneration (i.e., proliferation and differentiation). The following parameters were investigated: PDGF-BB and TGF-${\beta}1$ levels in PRF, cell viability, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, type 1 collagen synthesis, and the expressions of osteoblast differentiation markers (ALP and runt-related transcription factor 2) and bone matrix proteins (type 1 collagen). The release of autologous growth factors from PRF was maintained for a reasonable period of time, and exerted positive effects on the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts. The use of PRF thus appears to be a promising method for enhancing bone healing and remodeling.

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.38 no.3
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• pp.267-273
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• 2001

Bayer process는 보오크사이트로부터 수산화알루미늄을 추출시키는 가장 일반적인 방법으로서 공정 조건에 따라 수산화알루미늄의 1차입자경, 입도분포도 및 생산효율 등이 달라지게 된다. 이러한 수산화알루미늄의 특성에 영향을 미치는 석출인자로는 석출시간, 석출온도차($\Delta$T), 종자 첨가시 함께 투입되는 공정순환액(spent liquor) 및 종자크기 등이 있다. 본 실험에서는 이러한 각각의 인자들이 수산화알루미늄 석출시 입자성장에 미치는 영향을 연구하였다. 그 결과 석출시간이 길수록, 정온석출 보다는 냉각석출의 경우가, 또한 공정순환액이 첨가되지 않을수록 석출율은 증가하나 입자크기에는 영향을 주지 않았으며 입자성장에 가장 큰 영향력을 미치는 인자는 투입 종자크기로 나타났다.

• Feed Journal
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• v.3 no.7 s.23
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• pp.65-70
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• 2005

어분의 미지성장인자(UGF)중 하나는 오메가($\omega$)-3 지방산 - 동물성 단백질의 왕자라고 할 어분은 전 세계적으로 양어사료는 물론 양계사료 및 이유자돈 사료로 널리 이용되어 왔다. 특히 어분의 미지성장인자(UFG ;Unknown Growth factor)인 오메가($\omega$)-3 지방산은 면역체세포의 활력도 증진시키는 작용도 하고 있는 것으로 밝혀졌다. 하지만 1970년대 초, 미국의 어분생산량이 급격히 감소하면서부터 가축사료의 단백질 공급원으로서 어분이 차지하던 자리는 대두박 등의 식물성 박류에게 넘겨줄 수 밖에 없었다. 그럼에도 불구하고, 단미사료의 80($\%$를 수입에 의존하여, `보세가공 축산`이라는 부정할 수 없는 꼬리표까지 달고 있는 우리나라가 어분의 생산량만큼은 충분하다고하니 반가운 일이 아닐 수 없다. 어분의 사료영양학적 가치를 제대로 파악하여 우리나라 부존자원의 활용을 높이는 것은 국가적으로도 이익이 아닐수 없을 것이다. 본고에선 그러한 어분의 영양학적 특징과 미지성장인자(未知成長因子)의 역할 중 오메가($\omega$)-3 지방산 및 단백질 공급원으로써의 어분을 양계사료 및 이유자돈 사료에 이용함으로써 얻어지는 이익에 대해 논하고자 한다.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.35 no.4
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• pp.702-707
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• 2003

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a growth-stimulating material (GSM) containing Eleutherococcus senticosuson on the longitudinal bone growth. The effects of GSM on proliferation zone and IGF-1 mRNA expression in rat growth plate, IGF-1 mRNA expression in MG-63 osteoblast and Hep-G2 hepatocyte, and bone growth of mouse tibia were studied. GSM significantly increased the proliferation zone in growth plate of proximal tibia (P<0.001) and the IGF-1 mRNA expression in growth plate was also increased (P<0.01). Treatment of GSM to MG-63 osteoblast and Hep-G2 hepatocyte also increased IGF-1 mRNA expression more than twice. In addition, bone mineral density of mouse tibia was significantly increased by GSM (P<0.05). Therefore, it was shown that GSM has an activity of bone growth promotion by increasing the expression of IGF-1, a major bone growth factor.