• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.118-123
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• 2001

The alginate lyase A1-III gene of Sphingomonas species A1 is composed of 1,077 nucleotides, encoding a protein (359 amino acids) with a molecular mass of 40,322 Da. Recombinant A1-III expressed in Escherichia coli exhibited the same full enzymatic activity as native A1-III. In order to identify the critical residue for activity, a site-directed mutation was introduced into the A1-III gene (H192A, His192->Ala). Recombinant A1-III (H192A) exhibited a significant decrease in enzyme activity (one-thirty thousandth of that of A1-III), without any conformational change, as detected by the CD spectra in the far UV region. Also, the chemical modification of wild-type A1-III with methyl 4-nitro benzene sulfonate resulted in a 40% decrease from the initial activity, whereas the same modification of A1-III (H192A) produced no change in the activity. The role of His192 on the catalytic process was also explored based on a model of A1-III docked with mannuronic acid into the active site.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.589-601
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• 2023

Malaysian honey is rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds, which can be a healthy alternative to refined sugar in food production. However, liquid honey's viscous and sticky nature makes it unpreferable in industrial handling. This study, an atomization system coupled with vacuum drying to produce honey powders to overcome the problem. Three types of Malaysian honey, namely Acacia, Gelam, and Tualang, were encapsulated in Ca-alginate gel beads using the atomization system. The density viscosity, and surface tension of the honey-alginate solutions were measured, and the concentration of honey and alginate influenced the physical properties of the solutions. Honey-encapsulated gel beads in the size range of 2.16-2.92 mm were produced using the atomization system with the air-liquid mass flow rate ratios of 0.22-0.31, Weber number (We) of 112-545, and Ohnersorges number (Oh) of 0.35-10.46. Gel bead diameter can be predicted using a simple mathematical model. After vacuum drying, the honey gel powder produced was in the size range of 1.50-1.79 mm. Results showed that honey gel powders with good encapsulation efficiency and high honey loading could be produced using the atomization system and vacuum drying.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.51-57
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• 2011

The objective of this study was to enhance the utilitization of Ibuprofen (IBU) by introducing the fast-disintegrating tablet (FDT) form. Presently, IBU is being widely used as a tablet or syrup form. But in contrast to these two formulations, IBU as FDT is not only convenient but also increases the control over the time release of the drug, noted by using Alginate beads. This study was carried out with Sodium Alginate and IBU at the ratios of 1:0, 1:0.5, 1:1, and 1:2 in order to produce a series of beads with different ratios. During the drying process of the beads, talc was added in beads to compare the effects with and without the talc. The final product was scanned with SEM imaging to determine the difference in the surface of the beads. The parameters assessed were the diameter, content assay, dissolution test and effectiveness of time-release. Direct compression method was used to prepare FDT containing IBU bead. The properties of FDT, such as hardness, disintegration time, were investigated. The dissolution profiles of FDT were tested using KP dissolution apparatus 1 (basket method). The results suggest addition of talc and drying the beads made the surface smooth and less vulnerable to clutter into chunks. The size of beads was less than 300 ${\mu}m$ which did not create a sandy feeling in the mouth. Thus, the beads formulation model made the sustained release of the drug possible, the hardness of FDT (1.25~1.50 $Kg/cm^2$) was acceptable and all the values of dissolving period were less than 30 seconds. The dissolution profile of FDT was same as that of IBU bead. The efficient dissolution profile and low price of IBU bead containing Sodium Alginate, the FDT formulation prepared from IBU bead can save the expenses and can improve the convenience of application of this drug.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.413-422
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• 2006

Purpose: This study was designed to compare the wound healing effect of silk fibroin, alginate and fibroin/ alginate blend sponge with clinically used Nu gauze in a rat skin defect model. Methods: Two full thickness excisions were made on the back of Sprague-Dawley rat. The excised wound was covered with either of the silk fibroin(SF), alginate (SA), or fibroin/alginate blend sponge(SF/SA). On the postoperative days of 3, 7, 10 and 14, the wound area was calculated by image analysis software. At the same time, a skin wound tissue was biopsied. Results: Healing time 50% ($HT_{50}$) of SF/SA sponge treated group was dramatically reduced as compared with that of control treatment. We also found that the $HT_{50}$ of SF/SA sponge was significantly decreased as compared with either those of SF or SA treatment. Furthermore, SF/SA treatment significantly increased the size of epithelialization and collagen deposition as well as the number of PCNA positive cells on epidermal basement membrane as comapred with those of control treatment. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the wound healing effect of SF/SA blend sponge is the best among other treatments including SF and SA during the whole wound healing period.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제38권9호
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• pp.1253-1257
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• 2009

7종류의 상업용 검(xanthan gum, guar gum, pectin, gum arabic, gellan, locust bean gum, sodium alginate)을 국내산 고구마전분에 대해 0%, 0.3%, 0.6% 농도로 첨가한 전분-검혼합 페이스트(5%, w/w)의 유동특성과 항복응력을 측정하였다. 고구마전분-검 혼합물은 대부분 검 농도가 0.3%에서 0.6%로 증가할 때 팽윤력이 증가하였다. 또한 유동특성은 power law 모델식으로부터 결정되었고, 항복응력 측정을 위해 vane 방법이 사용되었다. 고구마전분-검 혼합물은 $25^{\circ}C$에서 shear-thinning 거동특성을 보여주었고, 겉보기 점도(${\eta}_{a,100}$)와 점조도 지수(K)는 pectin과 sodium alginate를 제외한 모든 시료에서 검의 농도가 증가함에 따라 증가하는 경향을 나타내었다. Pectin은 다른 검에 비해 매우 낮은 항복 응력 값을 나타내었고, gellan은 매우 높은 항복응력 값을 나타내었다. 고구마전분-검 혼합물은 pectin, gum arabic 그리고 sodium alginate를 제외한 다른 검 첨가에서 탄성적상승효과를 나타냈다. 일반적으로 고구마전분의 유동특성과 vane 항복응력은 검 첨가에 의해 크게 영향을 받으며, 검 종류와 농도에 의존함을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.162-166
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• 2011

인위적인 배출에 기인한 인의 축적은 지표수에서 발생하는 부영양화의 가장 큰 원인이다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 인을 제거하기 위하여 titanium oxysulfate-sulfuric acid 분말을 이온교환 물질로 하여 알지네이트 겔에 고정화시켜 수용액 상에 존재하는 인 제거 효율을 정량화하여 보았다. 본 연구에서 적용한 흡착물질의 고정화 기법은 1) 알지네이트 수용액에 흡착물질을 주입한 후 고정화시키는 것, 2) 초음파를 이용한 흡착물질의 분산 기법, 그리고 3) 수용액 상태의 흡착물질을 알지네이트 수용액과 반응시켜 고정화시키는 방법 등이다. 평형과 비평형 흡착 실험은 3가지 다른 기법으로 제작한 담체를 적용하여 진행되었으며, 이를 통해 흡착 용량과 시간에 따른 인의 제거율을 구득할 수 있었다. 평형배치 실험 결과는 Langmuir 흡착 등온선을 이용하여 분석하였으며 수용액 기법을 적용하여 담체를 제작하였을 때 92.26 mg/g으로 가장 높은 인 제거능을 나타내었다. 또한 비평형 배치 실험 결과는 pseudo-second-order kinetic 모델을 따라 분석하였으며 그 결과는 평형 배치와 유사하였다. 본 실험에서 제작한 티타늄 분말을 고정화한 담체는 기반물질의 경제성 확보와 담체 제조 기법 가운데 수용액 기법의 높은 흡착능 유지를 통하여 하 폐수에 존재하는 인을 경제적으로 제거하는데 유용하게 사용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.153-162
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• 2002

For the induction of arthropathy, 5% hydrogen peroxide($H_2O_2$) was injected for 5 weeks into the intraarticular space of the New Zealand white rabbits to damage articular cartilage. Alginic acid of low molecular weight (2%) made from macromolecular alginate treated with enzyme was administered into articular space at the dose of 5 mg/kg twice a week for 3 and 6 weeks using 1 ml syringe and 26 G needle. Saline was injected for the control. Tissues surrounding the articulation were obtained for the measurements of superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity as a major antioxidant enzyme and malondialdehyde (MDA) as a lipid peroxidation level. Histopathologic examination on the surface of articular cartilage was carried out. Data showed that injection of hydrogen peroxide for 5 weeks had led to the induction of free radical damage and of articular cartilage change as confirmed by microscopic observation. The application of hydrogen peroxide caused a gradual increase in the SODs and MDA. These patterns were similar after 3 and 6 weeks of alginate treatment. Furthermore, microscopic examinations revealed that hydrogen peroxide caused flaking, fibrillation, fissuring, denudation, and hypocellularity in the articular surfaces. In conclusion, lipid peroxidation was demonstrated in the articular cartilage by the administration of hydrogen peroxide in the rabbit model. This lipid peroxidation could be caused by oxygen free radicals. The histologic and enzymatic correlations on lipid peroxidation in the articulation have provided a better understanding of arthropathy. It is possible to take advantage of these findings to evaluate effective alginate dosage more efficiently.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.329-339
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• 1996

The effects of ammonium ion on cell growth kinetics, monoclonal antibody productivity, and cell metabolism of hybridoma cells were investigated. The mouse-mouse hybridoma cell line VlIIH-8 producing mouse IgG2a was used as a model system. Ammonium ion showed an inhibitory effect on cell growth and monoclonal antibody production. New immobilized adsorbents were developed for the reduction of the inhibitory effect of ammonium ion. The ammonium ion selective zeolite, Phillipsite-Gismondine was entrapped in calcium alginate bead or in dialysis membrane and applied to the hybridoma cell culture system for the in situ removal of ammonium ion from culture media. The effects of ammonium the both serum supplemented and serum free media on the cell growth were studied by applying immobilized adsorbents of calcium alginate bead type. The results demonstrated a substantial enhancement in cell growth. Applying immobilized adsorbents of dialysis membrane type to serum supplemented media also resulted in the stimulation of cell growth, cell viability and monoclonal antibody production.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.266-271
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• 1993

Calcium Alginate gel에 고정화된 Aureobasidium pullulans cell을 이용한 fructo-이igosaccharides 생산 반응메카니즘에 있어서 포도당, sucrose 및 fructo-oligosaccharides의 유효확산계수를 구하고, 반응메카니즘에 대한 수학적 모벨을 제안하였다. $770g/\ell$, $860g/\ell$ 의 고농도 당용액에서 이들의 유효확산계수는 $1.2-7.6\times10^{-7}\textrm{cm}^2$/s 범위로 매우 낮은 값을 보였고, 이 결과를 모댈식에서 적용하여 기질농도, bead 크기 및 첨가비율 등을 변화시키면서 실험적으로 검증해 본 결과 실험치와 모델식이 대체로 잘 일하였다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.259-267
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• 2022

The rheological and penetration characteristics of sodium alginate and xanthan gum aqueous solutions were analyzed for the development of biopolymer-based injection materials. The results of viscosity measurements for the rheological characteristics analysis show that all aqueous biopolymer solutions exhibit a tendency for shear-thinning, i.e., the apparent viscosity decreases as the shear rate increases. In addition, a regression analysis using several models (Power-law, Casson, Sisko, and Cross) was applied to the shear-thinning fluid analysis results, the highest accuracy was determined by applying the power-law model. The micromodel experiment for the penetration characteristics analysis determined that all biopolymer aqueous solutions show higher pore saturation than water, and that pore saturation tends to increase as the flow rate and concentration increases. When comparing the rheological and penetration characteristics of the biopolymer aqueous solution used in this study, the xanthan gum aqueous solution showed a fully developed shear-thinning tendency, unlike the sodium alginate aqueous solution. This tendency is considered to have the advantage of enhancement injectability and pore saturation.