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TNF-${\alpha}$ Up-regulated the Expression of HuR, a Prognostic Marker for Ovarian Cancer and Hu Syndrome, in BJAB Cells

  • Lee, Kyung-Yeol
    • IMMUNE NETWORK
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    • v.4 no.3
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    • pp.184-189
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    • 2004
  • Background: Hu syndrome, a neurological disorder, is characterized by the remote effect of small cell lung cancer on the neural degeneration. The suspicious effectors for this disease are anti-Hu autoantibodies or Hu-related CD8+ T lymphocytes. Interestingly, the same effectors have been suggested to act against tumor growth and this phenomenon may represent natural tumor immunity. For these diagnostic and therapeutic reasons, the demand for antibodies against Hu protein is rapidly growing. Methods: Polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies were generated using recombinant HuR protein. Western blot analyses were performed to check the specificity of generated antibodies using various recombinant proteins and cell lysates. Extracellular stimuli for HuR expression had been searched and HuR-associated proteins were isolated from polysome lysates and then separated in a 2-dimensional gel. Results: Polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies against HuR protein were generated and these antibodies showed HuR specificity. Antibodies were also useful to detect and immunoprecipitate endogenous HuR protein in Jurkat and BJAB. This report also revealed that TNF-${\alpha}$ treatment in BJAB up-regulated HuR expression. Lastly, protein profile in HuR-associated mRNAprotein complexes was mapped by 2-dimensional gel electrophoresis. Conclusion: This study reported that new antibodies against HuR protein were successfully generated. Currently, project to develop a diagnostic kit is in process. Also, this report showed that TNF-${\alpha}$ up-regulated HuR expression in BJAB and protein profile associated with HuR protein was mapped.

CheY-OmpR Hybrid Protein Acting on the Osmoregulatory System (CheY-OmpR 혼성 단백질의 삼투조절효과)

  • 고민수;박찬규
    • Korean Journal of Microbiology
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.118-124
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    • 1997
  • In the previous study(6), we constructed the CheY-OmpR hybrid, Chp, which affects the expressions of ompF and om pC genes. Here we further characterize these effects and present the regulatory mechanism based on in vivo and in vitro data. Although Chp retained the sequence-specific DNA-binding ability, it was not possible to enhance transcriptional activity, suggesting that it may act as a competitive inhibitor to OmpR. The DNA-binding affinity of Chp was not modulated by phosphorylation of its Che Y portion. Chp was able to increase ompR transcription. FurthemlOre, it was found that the wild-type OmpR also exerts the same effect, which is also eOlltrolled by changes in medium osmolarity and in EnvZ activity.

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지능형 서비스 로봇을 위한 인간-로봇 상호작용 기술

  • 유범재
    • Journal of the KSME
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    • v.44 no.4
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    • pp.63-68
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    • 2004
  • 이 글에서는 로봇에 사용할 수 있는 상호작용 기술들이 아직 초기연구 단계에 머무르고 있어 기존의 얼굴인식과 음성인식 기술동향에 대해 간략하게 소개하고 미국 CMU의 Human-Computer Interaction Institute(HCII)에서 진행 중인 ACT-R(Adaptive Character of Thought)' 프로젝트를 통해 보다 자연스러운 인간-로봇 상호작용의 개념을 소개해한다.

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Super subtractive process of FPC for small size LCD module

  • See, S.K.
    • 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2004.08a
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    • pp.975-977
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    • 2004
  • According to thin and light form-factor and additional function of today's electronic devices, it is required to decrease the pattern pitch of FPC. The high density demand is more and more important trend especially, for small size LCD module. Based on this requirement, the manufacturing process is advancing from subtractive method to super subtractive method.

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Plant Growth Regulator Produced by Streptomyces sp. (Part II) Conditions of Production and Some Properties of the Plant Growth Regulator

  • 김광현;서정훈
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Applied Microbiology Conference
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    • 1978.10a
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    • pp.207.5-208
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    • 1978
  • Effects of the plant growth regulator (P. G. R.)on the reaction of proteinase, $\gamma-amylase$ and acid phosphatase were investigated, and also were the conditions of production of P. G. R. by Stroptomyces sp. 445. The P. G. R. had no effect on the act ivities of such enzymes in mung bean seedling. But in germinating seed previously treated with P. G. R. it effected the activity of protease in cotyledon. In the conditions of production of P. G. R., the maxim, activity was appeared in shaking cutlure at $30^{\circ}C$ for 5 days, and by the addition of peptone or casein hydrolysate as nitrogen source, soluble starch as carbon source, and sulfur as metal ion.

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The Evolution of National R&D Performance Evaluation System in Korea during the Period of 1999-2013 (한국의 국가연구개발 성과평가(1999~2013) 전개와 특징)

  • Bae, Junghoe;Chung, Sunyang;Seong, Jieun
    • Journal of Technology Innovation
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.165-198
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    • 2014
  • The national R&D performance evaluation system in Korea has been influenced by 'New Public Management' since the 1980s. The 1997 IMF crisis in Korea has necessitated the overhaul of S&T policy strategies in Korea. Reflecting this, effective distribution and utilization of S&T investment and resources has emerged as a crucial policy agenda, while expansionary investment in S&T maintained. During the period of 1999-2005, the R&D evaluation has been more focused on the input side and execution processes than on the results of R&D. Evaluation results were to be reflected in the budgeting of national R&D, but there were some disputes over how to make use of evaluation results between the budgeting ministry and the evaluation agency partly because they were two separate entities. After the advent of the new government(1998-2003) which advocated 'science and technology-oriented society', the national R&D evaluation system has evolved through a new legislation, the Performance Assessment Act, and the establishment of Science & Technology Innovation Agency to build up the unique framework for national R&D evaluation differentiated from the assessment system for general government investment programs. Most recently, due to 'Comprehensive Improvement Plan' in 2013, various components of national R&D evaluation seem to move on a new evolutionary track. For example, different types of evaluation are being developed and tried in accordance with differing evaluation goals, and the individual ministries and the research councils has got more enhanced autonomy and responsibility regarding R&D evaluation. So-called 'tailored' evaluation methods, taking into consideration the characteristics of programs and institutes / organizations to be evaluated, are now being tried. Competences of evaluation experts and agencies has also to be improved and strengthened.

A study on the characteristics and pathogenicity of Aeromonas veronii isolated from infected goldfish (Carassius auratus) (피부 궤양이 발생한 금붕어(Carassius auratus)에서 분리한 Aeromonas veronii의 특성 및 병원성 분석)

  • Hyeon Ki Jung;Min Su Kim;Sok Ho Kim;Min Soon Choi
    • Journal of fish pathology
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    • v.37 no.1
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    • pp.79-88
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    • 2024
  • Aeromonas spp. infections have been reported to cause significant economic losses not only in the ornamental fish industry but also in aquaculture. In December 2022-January 2023, an Aeromonas infection occurred on a goldfish in korea, A gram-negative bacterium was isolated from the skin and internal organs of infected goldfish (Carassius auratus). The results showed that the isolate was identified as Aeromonas veronii using 16S rDNA targeted oilgpnucleotide primers, furthermore characteristics of A. veronii was confirmed by enterotoxin gene, infectious experiment, antibiotic resistance. In-vivo pathogenicity of isolates to goldfsh resulted in 100% mortality in challenged host within one week of post experiment injection. As a result of PCR analysis targeting three enterotoxin-encoding genes, cytotoxic enterotoxin (act) was identified in A. veronii isolate in this study. Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of isolate showed it was to susceptible to most antimicrobial agents tested but resistant to ampicillin, imipenem, meropenem and clindamycin.

A IT Support policy for R&D competence : steel industry case (R&D 역량 강화를 위한 IT 지원정책에 관한 연구 : 철강산업 사례)

  • Kim, Sung-Hong;Kim, Jin-Han
    • Journal of Korea Society of Industrial Information Systems
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.143-152
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    • 2009
  • This paper deals with a case which is focused on the policy development connected with IT, and verify its validity to enhance R&D capability for Korean steel industry. Korean steel industry, which is at a turning point from technological catch-up to technological frontier, should go ahead with open R&D system to be able to connect with other steel companies, universities and laboratories for its capability buildup. To meet such a challenge, IT should act a critical part in R&D capability enhancement. In this study we discuss not only IT-related support policies and validity of proposed policies through priority analysis, but also the role of government, company and academia within the framework of Triple Helix.

A Study on the Improvement of the Criteria for Calculating Compensation of Deferment of Defense Acquisition Projects (무기체계 연구개발시 지체상금 개선방안에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, SeongHo;Ryoo, YeonUk;Chun, SamHyun
    • Convergence Security Journal
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.31-37
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    • 2017
  • This study compares the main features of the Act of National Contract with the Act of Defense Aquisition Program, which is the only one in Korea for long-term contracts. When applying the progress payments system to the defense R&D project, We can prevent disputes between parties and create a stable development environment through smooth partnerships. Smaller, direct and indirect losses can be alleviated, such as the waste of administrative power required to deal with disputes due to the payment of delayed prizes and restrictions on business activities due to the difficulty of forecasting the results of companies. In large measure, we will be able to procure a high-quality weapon system in a timely manner to support the security of the nation as well as international competitiveness through the growth of our defense industry.

Seven Unrecorded Indigenous Fungi from Mudeungsan National Park in Korea

  • Minseo Cho;Sun Lul Kwon;Young Mok Heo;Young Min Lee;Hanbyul Lee;Changmu Kim;Byoung Jun Ahn;Jae-Jin Kim
    • Mycobiology
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    • v.50 no.4
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    • pp.203-212
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    • 2022
  • Fungi act as important decomposers in the forest environment. They recycle essential nutrients, promote plant growth through mycorrhizal relationships, and act as food for small animals. Samples of 265 indigenous fungal species were collected from Mudeungsan National Park in 2020. These species were identified based on morphological, molecular, and phylogenetic analyses using the internal transcribed spacer (ITS), nuclear large subunit rRNA (LSU), and RNA polymerase II second largest subunit (rpb2) regions. Subsequently, seven species were identified as unrecorded species in Korea: Cordyceps cicadae, Dentocorticium bicolor, Hymenochaete nanospora, Physisporinus crataegi, Rigidoporus piceicola, Russula raoultii, and Scutellinia crinita. This study reveals their detailed macro- and microscopic morphological characteristics with phylogenetic trees to report them as unrecorded species in Korea.