• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.534-539
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• 2006

The supply of oxygen for aeration is the largest energy consumer at activated sludge wastewater treatment plants. Replacement of less efficient aeration systems with fine pore aeration devices can save up to 50 percent of aeration energy costs. The purpose of this study was the diagnosis and evaluation of a domestic wastewater aeration system by the off-gas method which had been studied by US EPA and ASCE. For this study, an off-gas analyzer and its hood were made to collect off-gas. Also, a vacuum pump was connected to the analyzer to make suction of off-gas. Experiments were conducted at a domestic activated sludge wastewater treatment plant which had a single spiral roll aeration system installed with P.E tube diffuser. Data on OTE(f), SOTE(pw), OUR, and air flow rate were obtained from these experiments. In case of replacing an aeration system, it is recommended that it should be replaced with perforated membrane disc or ceramic disc fine bubble diffusers installed in a full floor coverage or grid pattern.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제57권12호
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• pp.46.1-46.19
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• 2015

Background: This study examined whether activation of innate immunity and alterations of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism precede development of subclinical mastitis (SCM). Methods: Blood samples were collected from the coccygeal vein from 100 Holstein dairy cows at -8, -4, disease diagnosis week, and +4 weeks postpartum. Six healthy cows (controls - CON) and six cows that showed clinical signs of SCM were selected for serum analyses. All serum samples were analyzed for acute phase proteins (APP) haptoglobin (Hp) and serum amyloid A (SAA); proinflammatory cytokines including interleukin 1 (IL-1), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and serum lactate, BHBA, and NEFA concentration. Data of DMI, milk production, and milk composition were recorded and analyzed. Results: The results showed that cows with SCM had greater concentrations of SAA, TNF (P < 0.01), and lactate before expected day of parturition (P < 0.05) compared to CON cows. Cows with SCM showed greater concentrations of lactate starting at -8 weeks (P < 0.05) and TNF starting at -4 weeks prior to the expected day of parturition (P < 0.01). Interestingly, at -4 weeks, concentrations of IL-1 and Hp were lower in cows with SCM compared to healthy cows (P < 0.01) followed by an increase during the week of disease diagnosis (P < 0.05). Subclinical mastitis was associated with lower DMI, at -4 weeks before calving, milk production (P < 0.05) and increased somatic cell counts (SCC) (P < 0.01). Conclusions: Results of this study suggest that SCM is preceded by activated innate immunity and altered carbohydrate metabolism in transition dairy cows. Moreover the results support the idea that Hp, lactate, and SAA, at -8 weeks, and TNF and IL-1 at -4 weeks can be used as early indicators to screen cows during dry off for disease state.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.201-205
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• 2003

Purpose: Telomerase activity is generally absent in primary cell cultures and normal tissues. Telomerase is known to be induced upon immortalization or malignant transformation of human cells. Telomerase activity can be increased in immature lymphocytes and activated lymphocytes, but it is not detected in the peripheral blood of normal persons. The authors analyzed peripheral blood telomerase from patients of gastric cancer to evaluate the possibility of using it for diagnosis and as a prognostic factor. Materials and Methods: We obtained blood samples from 11 inflammatory patients and 64 gastric cancer patients. The telomerase activity was measured using the [PCR-ELISA] method. The results were correlated with the T, N, M stage, cell differentiation, vascular, neural, and lymphatic invasion, tumor size, and tumor location. Results: In the 11 inflammatory patients, telomerase activity was not detected while in the gastric cancer patients, a positive rate of $28.1\%$ was noted. The peripheral telomerase activity was not related with tumor size, tumor site, lymphatic and vascular invasion, stage, or histologic differentiation. Conclusion: The peripheral blood telomerase activity for patients of gastric cancer can be utilized as a marker for the diagnosis of not only advanced gastric cancer, but also relatively early stage gastric cancer, but not as a prognostic factor.

• 정보과학회 컴퓨팅의 실제 논문지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2017

예방정비는 대규모 산업시설에서 설비의 성능을 최적으로 유지하는 활동을 의미하며, 궁극적으로 고장을 미연에 방지하여 생산 효율을 극대화하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 일반적으로 인력에 의한 주기적인 정비가 이루어지지만, 지속적으로 발생하는 고장을 방지할 수 없는 문제가 있다. 또한, 문제를 조기에 해결하기 위한 고장에 대한 조치는 설비 전문가에 의존하기 때문에, 전문가의 부재 상황이나 미숙련된 전문가에 의한 진단 오류로 인한 대응의 한계가 있다. 인력에 의존한 설비 진단과 문제의 조기 발견을 돕기위해 알람 시스템이 활용되고 있지만, 단순 정보 수집을 위해 설계되고, 방대하게 알람을 발생시키므로 실제적인 효용성이 없다. 본 논문에서는 시스템에 의한 고장징후 포착과 문제의 원인 및 향후 발생할 문제를 파악하기 위해서, 전문가의 경험지식을 시스템 지식으로 구축을 통한 자동화된 예방정비시스템을 설계 및 개발하였으며, 전문가 지식을 재이용하기 위한 시스템의 구조와 활용 방안에 대해서 논한다.

• 대한방사성의약품학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.92-101
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• 2020

The cyclic Arg-Gly-Asp (cRGD) peptide is well-known as a binding molecule to the integrin α_vβ₃ receptor which is highly expressed on activated endothelial cells and new blood vessels in tumors. Although numerous results have been reported by the usage of cRGD peptide-based ligands for cancer diagnosis and therapy, the distinct mechanisms, and functions of cRGD-integrin binding to cancer cells are still being investigated. In this study, we evaluated the internalization efficacy of different types of cRGD peptides (monomer, dimer and tetramer form) in integrin α_vβ₃ overexpressing cancer cells. Western blot and flow cytometric analysis showed U87MG expresses highly integrin α_vβ₃, whereas CT-26 does not show integrin α_vβ₃ expression. Cytotoxicity assay indicated that all cRGD peptides (0-200 µM) had at least 70-80% of viability in U87MG cells. Fluorescence images showed cRGD dimer peptides have the highest cellular internalization compare to cRGD monomer and cRGD tetramer peptides. Additionally, transmission electron microscope results clearly visualized the endocytic internalization of integrin α_vβ₃ receptors and correlated with confocal microscopic results. These results support the rationale for the use of cRGD dimer peptides for imaging, diagnosis, or therapy of integrin α_vβ₃-rich glioblastoma.

• 임상간호연구
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.198-206
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• 2020

Purpose: The rapid response team is a patient safety system that detects symptoms and signs of deteriorating inpatients and provides intervention and treatment. This study analyzed the factors influencing the activation time of the team. Methods: This is a descriptive correlation study that analyzed the electronic medical records of patients activated by the rapid response team. The collection period was from January 2014 to December 2017. We analyzed 278 pieces of data activated by the rapid response team for patients aged 16 years or older at C University S Hospital in Seoul. We employed the SPSS 23.0 program for data analysis. Results: The reasons for activation of the rapid response team were oxygen saturation of less than 90.0%, other causes, and change in consciousness. The most common diagnosis of activated patients was respiratory failure (32.4%). The average activation time was 153.43±286.05 min. The activation time was shortest during convulsions (13.29±7.32 min). For patients with a history of kidney disease (B=0.58, p=.008), in case of surgery (B=0.55, p<.001), if the first symptom is mediated by the physician (B=0.53, p=.007) the active time is often extended. On the other hand, activation time is reduced when consciousness changes (B=-0.51, p=.002), especially when oxygen saturation is below 90.0% (B=-0.64, p<.001). Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, it is expected that patients deteriorating in the general ward would be recognized early, which will help in the effective activation of the rapid response team.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.331-337
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• 2019

광촉매로 검토된 물질 중에는 티타니아가 가장 큰 주목을 받아왔다. 그러나, 티타니아는 밴드갭 에너지가 높음으로 인하여 자외선 영역에서만 그 활성을 나타낼 수 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 따라서, 티타니아의 광촉매 활성을 가시광선 영역으로 확대하려는 노력들이 있어왔으며, 대표적인 방안들은 티타니아의 표면 개질을 통해 시도되었다. 티타니아 광촉매가 가시광선 영역에서 활성을 갖기 위해서는 표면 개질을 요구한다. 티타니아의 다양한 표면 개질 방안 중 질소도핑은 제조의 수월성과 친환경적인 장점을 가진다. 질소 도핑 티타니아는 가시광선 영역에서도 가전자대의 전자가 전도대로 여기되며, 광촉매 활성을 잘 나타내고 있다. 본 연구에서는 발표된 많은 자료에 근거하여 티타니아 내부에 도핑된 질소 형태에 주목하였다. 여전히 논쟁이 계속되는 질소 도핑 제조방법과 티타니아 내부의 질소 형태에 대해서 살펴보았다. 특히, 질소 도핑 형태는 주로 두 가지로 보고되고 있으며, 티타니아 격자를 구성하는 산소를 질소가 치환하는 경우와 티타니아 격자 사이에서 질소산화물의 형태로 위치하는 경우가 알려져 있다. 지금도 가시광선 영역에서 물 분해를 할 수 있는 잠재력을 활용하려는 시도들은 지속적으로 나오고 있으며, 질소 도핑 티타니아의 향후 전망에 대해서도 살펴보았다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.646-653
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• 1995

연구배경: 폐결핵의 진단은 결핵균이 배양되면 확진이 되나, 실제 임상에서는 세균학적 진단이 양성으로 나타나지 않는 폐결핵 환자가 다수 존재하므로 활동성 위한 빠르고 확실한 진단방법이 임상에서 절실히 요구되고 있다, $\beta$-glucuronidase(이하 GLU)와 $\beta$-N-acetyl glucosaminidase(이하 NAG)는 폐내 탐식세포인 대식세포(macrophage)의 리소솜(lysosome) 효소들로서, 이산화규소가 폐내로 흡입되어 폐포내 대식세포에 의해서 탐식되고 이어서 대식세포가 파괴된 다고 알려진 규폐증에서 NAG의 혈중농도가 증가한다는 보고가 있었다. 또한 폐결핵에서도 세포내에서 증식된 결핵균을 충분히 사멸시키지 못하여 활동성 결핵 병변이 유발된 경우 파괴된 대식세포로부터 증식된 결핵균과 함께 GLU나 NAG도 유리될 것으로 추정된다. 본 연구는 활동성 폐결핵환자의 혈중 리소솜 효소 활성도가 비활동성 결핵환자나 정상대조군보다 높은지 여부와 혈중내 리소솜 효소의 측정이 활동성 폐결핵 진단법으로 이용될 수 있는지의 여부에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 방법: 결핵균이 검출되어 활동성 폐결핵으로 진단된 환자군과 비활동성 폐결핵군 및 건강대조군에서 GLU와 NAG의 혈장내 농도 차이를 비교하였으며 활동성 폐결핵환자군에서는 투약에 따른 리소솜효소의 변동이 있는지를 관찰하기 위하여 투약후 2개월 뒤에 상기 효소들의 활성치를 다시 측정하여 진단시의 값과 비교하였다. 두가지 효소 모두 4-methylumbelliferyl substrates를 사용한 형광측정법으로 측정하였다. 결과: 1) 활동성 폐결핵군과 비활동정 폐결핵군 및 건강대조군 사이의 혈중 GLU와 NAG의 농도차이: 활동성 폐결핵군의 GLU 및 NAG의 혈중 농도는 $21.52{\pm}3.01$ 및 $325.4{\pm}23.37nmol$ product/h/ml of plasma(이하 단위표기생략)로서 비활동정 폐결핵군 $24.87{\pm}3.78$, $362.36{\pm}33.92$와 건강대조군 $25.45{\pm}4.05$, $324.44{\pm}28.66$ 사이에 차이가 없었다. 2) 활동성 폐결핵군에서 항결핵제 치료 전후의 혈중 NAG와 GLU의 농도차이: 활동성 폐결핵 치료시작 2개월후 GLU의 혈중치는 $41.18{\pm}5.23$으로서 치료전에 비해 통계적으로 유의하게 증가되었고(p값<0.05) NAG의 혈중농도는 $359.2{\pm}39.53$으로서 치료전과 차이가 없었다. 결론: 활동성 폐결핵환자의 혈장내 GLU 및 NAG의 농도는 비활동성 결핵군이나 건강대조군과 차이가 없었으므로 상기 효소들의 측정은 활동성 폐결핵 진단의 방법으로서 유용하지 않는 것으로 사료되었고 병 경과에 따른 혈중 GLU치의 증가에 대하여는 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료되었다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.105-110
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• 2008

The purpose of this study is to define the normal findings of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of the clinically healthy Beagle dogs and to provide basic information in diagnosis of neurologic disorders. CSF obtained from 13 clinically healthy dogs was examined for total and differential cell counts, total protein concentration, glucose and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) concentration, specific gravity, turbidity, and protein electrophoresis. On gross examination, CSF samples evaluated were clear and colorless. Few red blood cells and nucleated cells were present. The mean concentration of glucose and LDH examined were 65.8 mg/dl and 2.7 mg/dl, respectively. The cellular components of CSF samples based on differential counts were monocytes (41.9%), activated macrophages (35.8%), lymphocytes (20.0%), neutrophils (1.6%), and eosinophils (0.7%). The fractions of electrophoretic protein in CSF were albumin (52.7%), alpha-globulin (16.5%), beta-globulin (24.8%), and gamma-globulin (3.0%). Results of albumin quota were ranged from 0.15 to 0.38. In conclusion, this study provided normal composition of CSF in Beagle dogs.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.89-91
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• 2014

Chronic encapsulated intracerebral hematoma (CEIH) is a rare cerebrovascular disease that behaves as a slowly expanding lesion with a gradual onset. It is well established that CEIH is associated with arteriovenous malformations; however, CEIH associated with cavernous malformation (CM) is extremely rare. We herein report a case of CEIH associated with CM, and discuss its pathogenesis. A 12-year-old female was admitted to our hospital because of a one week history of progressive headache and nausea. Brain computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging showed an intracerebral hematoma surrounded by edema in the right frontal lobe. One week later, her headache and nausea worsened, and a brain computed tomography scan revealed the enlargement of hematoma. A right frontal craniotomy was performed. The capsule, mass, and hematoma were totally removed. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of CEIH associated with CM. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed increased expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the VEGF receptor-1 in the endothelium and fibroblasts. Our findings suggest that the activated VEGF pathway might have positively contributed to development of CEIH in the present patient.