• Animal cells and systems
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.103-113
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• 1999

Many in-depth reviews related to regulations of prolactin secretion are available. We will, therefore, focus on controversial aspects using personal opinion in this review. The neuroendocrine control of prolactin secretion from the anterior pituitary gland involves multiple factors including prolactin-release inhibiting factor (PIF) and prolactin releasing factor (PRF). The PIF exerts a tonic inhibitory control in the physiological conditions. The PIF should be able to effectively inhibit prolactin release or a lifetime, but the inhibitory action of dopamine cannot be sustained for a long period of time. Perifusion of a high concentration of dopamine (l ,000 nM) could not sustain inhibitory action on prolactin release but when a small amount of ascorbic acid (0.1 mM) is added in a low concentration of dopamine (3 nM) solution, prolactin release was inhibited for a long period. Ascorbate is essential for dopamine action to inhibit prolactin release. We have, therefore, concluded that the PIF is dopamine plus ascorbate. The major transduction system for dopamine to inhibit prolactin release is the adenylyl cyclase system. Dopamine decreases cyclic AMP concentration by inhibiting adenylyl cyclase, and cyclic AMP stimulates prolactin release. However, the inhibitory mechanism of dopamine on prolactin release is much more complex than simple inhibition of CAMP production. The dopamine not only inhibits cyclic AMP synthesis but also inhibits prolactin release by acting on a link(s) after the CAMP event in a chain reaction for inhibiting prolactin release. Low concentrations of dopamine stimulate prolactin release. Lactotropes are made of several different subtypes of cells and several different dopamine receptors are found in pituitary. The inhibitory and stimulatory actions induced by dopamine can be generated by different subtype of receptors. The GH$_4$ZR$_7$ cells express only the short isoform (D$_{2s}$) of the dopamine receptor, as a result of transfecting the D$_{2s}$ receptors into GH$_4$C$_1$ cells which do not express any dopamine receptors. When dopamine stimulates or inhibits prolactin release in GH$_4$ZR$_7$ cells, it is clear that the dopamine should act on dopamine D$_{2s}$ receptors since there is no other dopamine receptor in the GH$_4$ZR$_7$. Dopamine is able to stimulate prolactin release in a relatively low concentration while it inhibits in a high concentration in GH$_4$ZR$_7$. These observations indicate that the dopamine D$_2$ receptor can activate stimulatory and/or inhibitory transduction system depending upon dopamine concentrations.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제7권7호
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• pp.122-128
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• 1999

CARS(Coherent anti-Stokes Raman Spectroscopy) temperature measurement under engine-like condition was validated by measuring unburned gas temperatures of premixed propane-air flame in a constant volume combustion chamber. The measured temperatures were compared with predictions of 2 zone flame propagation model. End-gas temperatures were measured were measured by CARS technique in a conventional 4 cylinder DOHC spark-ignition engine fueled with PRF 80. Cylinder pressure was measured simultaneously with CARS signal and used as a parameter on fitting CARS spectrum to library of theoretical spectra. There was a good agreement between the measured temperature and adiabatic core temperature calculated from measured cylinder pressure. Significant heating by pre-flame reaction in the gas was observed in the late part of compression stroke.

• 한국전자파학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전자파학회 2005년도 종합학술발표회 논문집 Vol.15 No.1
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• pp.91-96
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• 2005

In this paper, describes the design and performance of a 1.5 kW solid-state pulsed power amplifier, operating over 2.7-2.9 GHz at a duty of 10% and with a pulse width of 100 us for radar application. The solid-state pulsed power amplifier configures a series of 8-stage cascaded power amplifier with different RF output power levels. Low loss Wilkinson combiners are used to combine output powers of six 300W high power solid state modules. Tests show peak output power of 1.61 kW, corresponding to PAE of 26.2% over 2.7-2.9 GHz with pulse width of 100 us and a PRF of 1 kHz.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.162-168
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• 2017

Background: Pelvic ring fractures (PRFs) may influence the daily activities and quality of life of the injured. The aim of this retrospective study was to explore the functional outcomes and factors related to return to work (RTW) after PRF. Methods: During the years 2003-2012, 282 injured individuals aged 20-55 years on the date of the accident, were hospitalized and treated for PRFs in a large tertiary hospital in Athens, Greece. One hundred and three patients were traced and contacted; 77 who were on paid employment prior to the accident gave their informed consent to participate in the survey, which was conducted in early 2015 through telephone interviews. The questionnaire included variables related to injury, treatment and activities, and the Majeed pelvic score. Univariate and multiple regression analyses were used for statistical assessment. Results: Almost half of the injured (46.7%) fully RTW, and earning losses were reported to be 35% after PRF. The univariate analysis confirmed that RTW was significantly related to accident site (labor or not), the magnitude of the accident's force, concomitant injuries, duration of hospitalization, time to RTW, engagement to the same sport, Majeed score, and complications such as limp and pain as well as urologic and sexual complaints (p < 0.05 for all). On multiple logistic regression analysis, the accident sustained out of work (odds ratio: 6.472, 95% confidence interval: 1.626-25.769) and Majeed score (odds ratio: 3.749, 95% confidence interval: 2.092-6.720) were identified as independent predictive factors of full RTW. Conclusion: PRFs have severe socioeconomic consequences. Possible predictors of RTW should be taken into account for health management and policies.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제41권
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• pp.32.1-32.7
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• 2019

Background: Tooth extraction commonly leads to loss of residual alveolar ridge, thus compromising the room available for the implant placement. To combat the post-extraction alveolar loss, alveolar ridge preservation is practiced, with the advent of the biomaterial available. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficiency of calcium phosphosilicate biomaterial in alveolar ridge preservation. Twenty patients indicated for extraction were selected followed by socket grafting using calcium phosphosilicate. Implant placement was done 6 months postoperatively during which a core was harvested from the preserved sockets. Clinico-radiographic measurements of hard and soft tissues were taken at baseline and 6 months post-grafting. Results: There were no significant changes in the radiographic and soft tissue parameters while significant changes in hard tissue parameters with 1.9 mm (p = 0.013) gain in mid-buccal aspect and 1.1 mm (p = 0.019) loss in horizontal bone width were observed. The histomorphometric evaluation depicted the vital bone volume of 54.5 ± 16.76%, non-mineralized tissue 43.50 ± 15.80%, and residual material 2.00 ± 3.37%. Conclusion: The implants placed in these preserved ridges presented 100% success rate with acceptable stability after a 1-year follow-up, concluding calcium phosphosilicate is a predictable biomaterial in alveolar ridge preservation.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2024

2022년 1월부터 11월까지 부산지역에서 유통 중인 신선 농산물 210건을 대상으로 리스테리아균 분포 현황 및 병원성 여부를 조사하였으며, 분리된 균주를 대상으로 혈청형 및 유전자 지문분석을 통해 역학적 연관성을 확인하였다. 조사 대상 신선농산물에서 총 40건의 리스테리아균이 검출되었으며, Listeria monocytogenes 등 4종의 리스테리아균이 검출되었다. 이 중 L. innocua가 22건, L. monocytogenes 10건, L. grayi 6건, L. rocourtiae 2건으로 나타났으며, 이 중 식중독을 유발하는 L. monocytogenes균은 팽이버섯에서만 검출되었다. L. monocytogenes의 병원성을 유발하는 유전자인 iap, prfA, inlA, inlC, inlJ 및 hly 6종에 대한 분석 결과, 총 10개 균주 중 6개 균주에서 iap 등 6종의 병원성 유발 유전자가 검출되었으며, 4개 균주에서 hly를 제외한 5종의 유전자가 검출되어 식중독 발생 잠재위험이 있음이 확인되었다. 지역 유통 식재료에 분포하는 L. monocytogenes의 유전학적 유사도 및 오염원 추이를 확인하기 위해 신선농산물에서 분리한 L. monocytogenes 10균주 및 2022년 부산지역 유통 가금류에서 분리한 L. monocytogenes 2균주를 대상으로 혈청형 분석 및 PFGE를 실시한 결과, 신선농산물 분리균주의 혈청형은 1/2a 및 1/2b 두 가지 serotype으로 확인되었으며, 가금류 분리균주는 모두 1/2a형으로 나타났다. 유전자지문 분석결과, 전체 균주의 유사도는 100-45.7%로 나타났고, 이 중 100% 상동성을 보인 균주들은 동일 생산농장 또는 동일지역 유래 팽이버섯에서 분리되어 오염원의 출처가 같음을 추측할 수 있었다. 신선농산물 분리균주와 유통 가금육 분리균주와의 유사도 확인 결과, 일부 팽이버섯 분리균주와 가금육 분리균주의 유사도가 90.9-84.6%로 나타났다. 농산물 및 축산물 생산시설간 오염원 이동 및 교차 가능성을 유추할 수 있었다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.495-500
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• 2021

본 연구는 2020년 5월부터 7월까지 서울시내 대형마트에서 수거한 연어 제품 65건에 대해서 리스테리아 모노사이토제네스를 분리하고, 분리한 균주에 대해서 혈청형, 병원성 관련 유전자 유무 및 항균제 내성 현황을 조사하였다. 연어 제품 65건 중에서 훈제연어 제품 53건 중 15건(28.3%), 기타 연어 제품 12건 중 1건(8.3%)에서 리스테리아 모노사이토제네스가 분리되었다. 리스테리아 모노사이토제네스 16균주의 혈청형을 분석한 결과 1/2a 형이 6균주(37.5%), 1/2b 형이 10균주(62.5%)로 1/2b 형이 우세한 것으로 확인되었다. 연어 제품의 보관방법, 제조회사 및 연어의 원산지별 혈청형과의 연관성을 살펴본 결과 냉장보관 제품에서는 1/2a 형이, 냉동제품에는 1/2b 형이 우세하였으며, 동일 제조회사 제품에서 동일한 혈청형이 확인되었고, 연어 원산지별과는 연관성이 확인되지 않아 연어 제조공정상에서 균의 오염이 주로 이루어짐을 짐작할 수 있었다. 리스테리아 모노사이토제네스의 병원성과 관련된 10가지 유전자에 대해 PCR 검사를 수행한 결과 16균주 모두 병원성 관련 유전자가 검출되어 잠재적으로 병원성이 확인되었다. 분리된 16균주에 대하여 15종의 항균제에 대한 감수성 시험을 실시한 결과 cefotetan 16주(100%), cefotaxime 14주(87.5%), cefepime 5주(31.3%), erythromycin과 tetracycline에 각각 1주(6.3%) 순으로 내성을 나타내었고, 나머지 10종의 항균제에 대해서는 모두 감수성을 나타내었다. 리스테리아 모노사이토제네스는 본질적으로 cefotetan, cefotaxime, cefepime과 같은 cephalosporine 계 항균제에 내성을 나타내는 것을 감안하면 대부분의 항균제에 감수성을 나타내는 것으로 확인되었다. 국내에서 소비가 점점 늘고 있고, 비가열 섭취가 대부분인 연어 제품에서 소비자의 안전성 확보를 위해 리스테리아 모노사이토제네스에 대한 지속적인 모니터링 및 관련 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.