• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.120-123
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• 2003

A method for the determination of terbutaline enantiomers in human urine by capillary elctrophoresis has been developed. Optimum resolution was achieved using 50 mM phosphate buffer, pH 2.5, containing 15 mM of hydroxypropyl-$\beta$-cyclodextrin as a chiral selector. Urine samples were prepared by solid-phase extraction with Sep-pak silica, followed by CE. The assay was linear between 2-250 ng/mL (R = 0.9998 for (S)-(+)-terbutaline and R = 0.9999 for (R)-(-)-terbutaline) and detection limit was 0.8 ng/mL. The intra-day variation ranged between 6.3 and 14.5% in relation to the measured concentration and the inter-day variation was 8.2-20.1%. It has been applied to the determination of (S)-(+)-terbutaline and (R)-(-)-terbutaline in urine from healthy volunteer dosed with racemic terbutaline sulfate.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.129-139
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• 2009

This paper provides an efficient algorithm for computing the ${\eta}_T$ pairing on supersingular elliptic curves over fields of characteristic two. In the proposed algorithm, we deploy a modified multiplication in $F_{2^{4n}}$ using the Vandermonde matrix. For F, G ${\in}$ $F_{2^{4n}}$ the proposed multiplication method computes ${\beta}{\cdot}F{\cdot}G$ instead of $F{\cdot}G$ with some ${\beta}$ ${\in}$ $F^*_{2n}$ because ${\beta}$ is eliminated by the final exponentiation of the ${\eta}_T$ pairing computation. The proposed multiplication method asymptotically requires only 7 multiplications in $F_{2^n}$ as n ${\rightarrow}$ ${\infty}$, while the cost of the previously fastest Karatsuba method is 9 multiplications in $F_{2^n}$. Consequently, the cost of the ${\eta}_T$ pairing computation is reduced by 14.3%.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.281-288
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• 2008

From the MeOH extract of the whole plants of Lathyrus davidii (Fabaceae), thirteen constituents were isolated and identified as the flavonoids astragalin, isoquercitrin, nicotiflorin, and rutin, as the saponins soyasapogenol B 3-O-${\beta}$-D-glucuronopyranoside, azukisaponins II and V, soyasaponins II and V and as 4-O-${\beta}$-Dglucopyranosyl syringic acid, uracil and n-hexacosanol. Five saponins and 4-O-${\beta}$-D-glucopyranosyl syringic acid were isolated from the BuOH fraction as their methyl esters. Ombuoside (rutin 7,4'-di-O-methyl ether) was also isolated from the methylated BuOH-soluble fraction. However, no ombuoside was detected in the HPLC analysis of the nonmethylated BuOH fraction. Therefore, ombuoside is an artifact derived from methylation of rutin. All of these compounds were isolated for the first time from this plant.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.468-476
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• 2019

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate cognitive ability in preschoolers born prematurely and to investigate related factors. Methods: A prospective, longitudinal study was conducted with 64 children at 5-6 years of corrected age (CA) (second follow-up) among 76 children who had been assessed at 2.0~3.5 years of CA (first follow-up) from a sample of 343 preterm infants born from 2008 to 2010. To evaluate each child's cognitive ability, during a home visit, we used the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children-II (KABC-II) at the second follow-up. To explore factors related to cognitive ability, we measured children's hemoglobin level at the second follow-up and used the data collected in our previous study, including the Bayley Scale of Infant Development-II (BSID-II) at the first follow-up. Results: The mean total KABC-II quotient was $117.0{\pm}14.4$. The 5-minute Apgar score (${\beta}=.29$, p=.006), hemoglobin level (${\beta}=.22$, p=.032), and the mental development index quotient of the BSID-II (${\beta}=.51$, p<.001) were statistically significant predictors of the KABC-II quotient in multiple linear regression analysis. Conclusion: The cognitive function of young children born prematurely was influenced by early neurodevelopment and factors reflecting their health status, such as anemia and a low 5-minute Apgar score.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.107-116
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• 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors with nursing students's confidence in performing fundamental nursing skills. The focus was on professionalism and self-efficacy. Method: For the sample 258 fourth graders of nursing students were recruited in two universities located in Gyeongnam or Ulsan. Data were analyzed using t-test, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and hierarchical multiple regression. Results: The mean score for confidence in performing fundamental nursing skills was $3.71{\pm}0.58$. Nursing professionalism and self-efficacy were positively correlated with confidence in performing fundamental nursing skills. Analysis using multiple regression showed that 27% of factors predicting confidence in performance of fundamentals of nursing practice (F=16.43, p<.001) included nursing professionalism (${\beta}=.37$, p<.001), self-expression (${\beta}=.15$, p=.009), and self-efficacy (${\beta}=.14$, p=.029). Conclusion: Findings show that nursing professionalism is one of the major factors influencing confidence in performing fundamental nursing skills. In order to improve the confidence in performing fundamental nursing skills, it is necessary to establish effective educational strategies that firmly enhance nursing professionalism and improve self-efficacy in nursing students.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.216-224
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• 1998

본 연구는 축협중앙회 한우개량부에서 사육 중인 한우 암소 253두와 축산기술연구소에서 사육 중인 Holstein 113두의 혈액으로 부터 genomic DNA를 추출하고, PCR-RFLP기법에 의해 ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin과 ${\kappa}$-casein 유전자좌위의 유전적 다형을 분석하여 한우와 유우 집단에 대한 이들 유전자의 유전적 구조를 분석함으로써 한우와 유우 개량을 위한 기초 및 응용자료를 제공하고자 실시하였던 바 얻어진 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 한우와 Holstein종의 genomic DNA로 부터 PCR기법을 이용하여 ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin 과 ${\kappa}$-casem의 유전자좌를 증폭한 결과 각각 530bp와 262bp의 단편이 증폭되었음을 확인하였다. 2. ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin 증폭 산물에 대한 Hae III 제한효소의 처리결과, ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin AA형은 153bp와 109bp의 단편을, AB형은 153bp, 109bp, 79bp 및 74bp의 단편을, 그리고 BB형은 109bp, 79bp 및 74bp의 단편을 나타내었다. 3. ${\kappa}$-casein 유전자좌의 증폭산물에 대한 Taq I의 제한효소 처리결과, ${\kappa}$-casein AA형은 530bp의 단편을, AB형은 530bp, 344bp 및 186b의 단편을, 그리고 BB형은 344bp 및 186mp의 단편을 나타내었다. 4. ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin의 유전자형 및 유전자 빈도에 있어서, 한우의 ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin AA, AB 및 BB 유전자형 의 빈도는 각각 6.72, 26.09 및 67.19%이었으며, ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin A 및 B 유전자 빈도는 각각 0.197 및 0.803이었고, Holstein종의 ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin AA, AB 및 BB 유전자형 빈도는 각각 35.40, 56.64 및 7.96%이었으며, ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin A 및 B 유전자 빈도는 각각 0.637 및 0.363이었다. 5. ${\kappa}$-casein의 유전자형 및 유전자 빈도에 있어서, 한우의 ${\kappa}$-casein AA, AB 및 BB 유전자형의 빈도는 각각 46.25, 39.13 및 14.62%이었으며, K-casein A 및 B 유전자 빈도는 각각 0.658 및 0.342이었고, Holstein종의 ${\kappa}$-casein AA, AB 및 BB유전자형 빈도는 각각 60.18, 38.94 및 0.88%이었고, ${\kappa}$-casein A 및 B 유전자 빈도는 각각 0.796 및 0.204 이었다. 6. 이상의 결과로써 ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin과 ${\kappa}$-casein의 유전자 빈도는 한우에서 ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin A 및 B 대립 유전자 빈도는 각각 0.197 및 0.803이었고 ${\kappa}$-casein A 및 B 대립유전자 빈도는 각각 0.658 및 0.342이었다. 그러나 Holstein 종에서는 ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin A 및 B 대립 유전자 빈도는 0.637 및 0.363이었고, ${\kappa}$-casein A 및 B 대립유전자 빈도는 각각 0.796 및 0.204이었다.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.14-19
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• 2014

목적 : 본 연구에서는 정향 에탄올 추출물이 RBL-2H3 세포 매개 알레르기 반응에 대해 미치는 영향과 그 작용기전에 대해 연구했다. 방법 : 정향 에탄올 추출물의 RBL-2H3 세포에 대한 독성 여부는 MTT 분석을 통해 평가했다. 정향 에탄올 추출물의 항알러지 작용은 효소결합면역 분석방법(ELISA)을 이용해 ${\beta}$-Hexosaminidase과 Histamine의 분비량을 측정하여 평가하였다. 정향 에탄올 추출물의 작용기전에 대해서는 유사 분열물질-활성화단백질인산화효소(mitogen-activated protein kinase, MAPK)를 western blot 법을 이용하여 측정함으로써 평가하였다. 결과 : 정향의 에탄올 추출물은 RBL-2H3 세포에 대해 독성을 나타내지 않는 농도에서 RBL-2H3 세포의 탈과립과 히스타민 분비를 유의하게 억제하였으며, p38 MAPK의 활성을 차단하였다. 결론 : 본 연구의 결과 정향의 에탄올 추출물은 비만세포에서 유래된 알러지 반응을 억제하는 효과가 있으며, 또한 그 작용기전은 p38 MAPK 인산화와 연계되어 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2008

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to evaluate on the antimicrobial effect on the periodontal pathogens and anti-inflammatory effect of Artemisiae Iwayomogii Herba. Artemisiae Iwayomogii Herba has been used for treating as Artemisiae Capilaris Herba in Korea. Methods : Artemisiae Iwayomogii Herba was prepared by extracting medicinal herb with water. We investigated antimicrobial activity by the minimun inhibitory concentration (MIC) test. We also investigated inhibition of IL-$1{\beta}$-induced collagenase-l(MMP-l), stromelysin-1(MMP-3), interleukin-6 gene expression in human gingival fibroblasts. Results : The antimicrobial effect of Artemisiae Iwayomogii Herba was evaluated with MIC against periodontopathogens; Porphyromonas gingivalis 2561, W50, A7A1-28, 9-14K-1, Prevotella intermedia28, and Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans Y4, MICs of Artemisiae Iwayomogii Herba were 0.156 mg/ml, 0.625 mg/ml, 0.313 mg/ml, 1.25 mg/ml, 10 mg/ml and 10 mg/ml. The anti-inflammatory effect of Artemisiae Iwayomogii Herba was evaluated with Influence of herbs on the IL-$1{\beta}$-induced expression of MMP-1, MMP-3, interleukin-6, IL-$1{\beta}$ increased MMP-1, MMP-3, interleukin-6 mRNA levels. Artemisiae Iwayomogii Herba significantly inhibited IL-$1{\beta}$-induced MMP-1, MMP-3, interleukin-6 gene expressions in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusions : These results suggested that Artemisiae Iwayomogii Herba might reduce the excessive proteolytic capacity of the gingival fibroblast during inflammation and could be developed a new drug in periodontitis.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.182-192
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• 2008

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate on the antimicrobial effect on the periodontal pathogens and anti-inflammatory effect of Eriobotryae folium. Eriobotryae folium are constituent herbs of Gagamgamroum, which has been used for a long time in oriental medicine as a herbal medicine for treating halitosis and toothache. Method: Eriobotryae folium was prepared by extracting medicinal herb with water. We investigated antimicrobial activity by the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) test. We also investigated inhibition of $IL-1{\beta}-induced$ collagenase (mmp-1), stromelysin-1 (mmp-3), interleukin-6 gene expression in human gingival fibroblasts using RTPCR analysis. Result: The antimicrobial effects of Eriobotryae folium was evaluated with MIC against periodontopathogens; Porphyromonas gingivalis 2561, W50, A7A1-28, 9-14K-1, Prevotella intermedia 28, and Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans Y4. MICs of Eriobotryae folium were 1.25 mg/ml, 2.5 mg/ml, 0.625 mg/ml, 1.25 mg/ml, 10 mg/ml and 10 mg/ml. The anti-inflammatory effect of Eriobotryae folium was evaluated with influence of herbs on the $IL-1{\beta}-induced$ expression of mmp-1, mmp-3, and interleukin-6. $IL-1{\beta}$ increased mmp-1, mmp-3, and interleukin-6 mRNA levels. Eriobotryae folium significantly inhibited $IL-1{\beta}-induced$ mmp-1, mmp-3, and interleukin-6 gene expressions in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion: These results suggested that Eriobotryae folium might reduce the excessive proteolytic capacity of the gingival fibroblast during inflammation and could be developed as a new drug for periodontitis.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.375-381
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• 2008

Objective : The effects on neural proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells (NSC) of basic fibroblast growth factor-2 (bFGF). insulin growth factor-I (IGF-I). brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). and nerve growth factor (NGF) were assessed. Also, following combinations of various factors were investigated : bFGF+IGF-I, bFGF+BDNF, bFGF+NGF, IGF-I+BDNF, IGF-I+NGF, and BDNF+NGF. Methods : Isolated NSC of Fisher 344 rats were cultured with individual growth factors, combinations of factors, and no growth factor (control) for 14 days. A proportion of neurons was analyzed using $\beta$-tubulin III and NeuN as neural markers. Results : Neural differentiations in the presence of individual growth factors for $\beta$-tubulin III-positive cells were : BDNF, 35.3%; IGF-I, 30.9%; bFGF, 18.1%; and NGF, 15.1%, and for NeuN-positive cells was : BDNF, 34.3%; bFGF, 32.2%; IGF-I, 26.6%; and NGF, 24.9%. However, neural differentiations in the absence of growth factor was only 2.6% for $\beta$-tubulin III and 3.1% for NeuN. For $\beta$-tubulin III-positive cells, neural differentiations were evident for the growth factor combinations as follows : bFGF+IGF-I, 73.1 %; bFGF+NGF, 65.4%; bFGF+BDNF, 58.7%; BDNF+IGF-I, 52.2%; NGF+IGF-I, 40.6%; and BDNF+NGF, 40.0%. For NeuN-positive cells : bFGF+IGF-I, 81.9%; bFGF+NGF, 63.5%; bFGF+BDNF, 62.8%; NGF+IGF-I, 62.3%; BDNF+NGF, 56.3%; and BDNF+IGF-I, 46.0%. Significant differences in neural differentiation were evident for single growth factor and combination of growth factors respectively (p<0.05). Conclusion : Combinations of growth factors have an additive effect on neural differentiation. The most prominent neural differentiation results from growth factor combinations involving bFGF and IGF-I. These findings suggest that the combination of a mitogenic action of bFGF and post-mitotic differentiation action of IGF-I synergistically affects neural proliferation and NSC differentiation.