• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제64권3호
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• pp.515-530
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• 2022

Sequence type (ST) 5 methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec) type II (ST5-MRSA-II) and ST72-MRSA-IV represent the most significant genotypes for healthcare- (HA) and community-associated (CA) MRSA in Korea, respectively. In addition to the human-type MRSA strains, the prevalence of livestock-associated (LA) MRSA clonal lineages, such as ST541 and ST398 LA-MRSA-V in pigs and ST692 LA-MRSA-V and ST188 LA-MRSA-IV in chickens, has recently been found. In this study, clonotype-specific resistance profiles to cathelicidins derived from humans (LL-37), pigs (PMAP-36), and chickens (CATH-2) were examined using six different ST groups of MRSA strains: ST5 HA-MRSA-II, ST72 CA-MRSA-IV, ST398 LA-MRSA-V, ST541 LA-MRSA-V, ST188 LA-MRSA-IV, and ST692 LA-MRSA-V. Phenotypic characteristics often involved in cathelicidin resistance, such as net surface positive charge, carotenoid production, and hydrogen peroxide susceptibility were also determined in the MRSA strains. Human- and animal-type MRSA strains exhibited clonotype-specific resistance profiles to LL-37, PMAP-36, or CATH-2, indicating the potential role of cathelicidin resistance in the adaptation and colonization of human and animal hosts. The ST5 HA-MRSA isolates showed enhanced resistance to all three cathelicidins and hydrogen peroxide than ST72 CA-MRSA isolates by implementing increased surface positive charge and carotenoid production. In contrast, LA-MRSA strains employed mechanisms independent of surface charge regulation and carotenoid production for cathelicidin resistance. These results suggest that human- and livestock-derived MRSA strains use different strategies to counteract the bactericidal action of cathelicidins during the colonization of their respective host species.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.187-194
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• 2018

표고버섯으로부터 유래한 eritadenine (EA)은 혈중 low density lipoprotein (LDL), triglyceride (TG), phospholipid를 감소시키는 물질이다. 최근 저희 연구팀은 in vitro 연구에서 EA가 angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)의 활성을 저해함을 밝혔다. 본 연구에서는 EA와 EA 함유한 표고버섯균사체 고체배양 효소추출물(EA-LEMCEE)이 본태성 고혈압 쥐 SHR의 혈압을 낮추었음을 보고한다. EA 및 EA-LEMSCEE는 인체 탯줄 혈관내피세포 EA.hy926 세포의 ACE 활성을 억제하였다. EA-LEMSCEE는 SHR의 수축기 및 이완기 혈압을 Control 처리구에 비해 유의성 있게 낮추어 처리 5주에는 Positive control인 captopril (CP) 처리와 비슷한 혈압감소 효과를 나타내었다. EA-LEMCE는 LEMSCEE에 비해 수축기 및 이완기 혈압을 감소시켰지만 유의성은 없었다. EA- LEMSCEE는 renin과 ACE 활성을 Control 처리에 비해 유의성 있게 억제하였고, angiotensin II (Ang II) 함량을 감소시켜, 처리 5주 후에 이러한 CP의 효과와 유사하였다. 또한 EA-LEMCEE는 LEMCEE에 비해 유의성 있게 renin 및 ACE 활성을 억제하였고 및 Ang II 함량을 감소시켰다. 이와 같은 결과는 EA 및 EA-LEMCEE는 본태성 고혈압 SHR의 renin과 ACE 활성을 억제하여 혈압을 낮추었고, EA 및 EA-LEMSCEE는 인체 고혈압을 낮출 수 있음을 의미한다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.148-153
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• 2010

시중에서 판매되는 계육과 돈육 가검물 1085개를 구입하고, 총 217개의 대장균 분리주를 확보하였다. 현재 알려진 대장균 병원성 인자 11개(astA, elt, estI, estII, cdt, cnf, eae, afa, stx, inve, aggR)의 보유여부를 PCR 기법으로 조사하였다. 돈육유래 대장균에서 존재하는 병원성 인자는 astA(6.9%), eae와 elt(4.6%), estII(4.0%), estI(2.3%), afa (1.1%), cnf(0.6%)의 순으로 검출되었으나, cdt, stx, aggR, inve는 검출되지 않았다. 계육에서 분리된 대장균 42개 중에서 astA와 inve를 보유하고 있는 병원성 대장균이 각각 1개씩 확인되었다. 특히 astA는 돈육과 계육에서 분리된 대장균 중에서 높은 빈도로 존재하고 있음을 확인하였으며, cnf와 afa같이 기존에 알려지지 않은 병원성 인자들의 존재도 확인되었다.

• 한국가축번식학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.120-124
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• 1988

Rat oocyte-cumulus complexes were cultured in verious media in order to induce maturation division in vitro. When the complexes were cultured in mKRB containing estrous rat serum (ERS) and FCS of 5% instead of BSA higher proportions(83.3 and 86.7%) of oocytes matured to metaphase II in 20h compared to control(75%) and t도 maturation rates in mKRB plus FCS were generally higher than those in mKRB plus ERS. Fertilization and early cleavage rates in vitro of the intact oocytes matured in mKRB containing BSA and FCS were generally higher than those of cumulus-removed oocytes and these rates were higher in mKRB containing 5% FCS than those in mKRB containing BSA. These results indicate that maturation rate in vitro was greatly increased by the addition of FCS instead of BSA to mKRB solution and the presence of cumulus cells around oocytes prior to sperm insemintion may be responsible for the increase of in vitro fertilization and early cleavage rates.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.465-472
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• 2018

Our aim was to determine the detection rate of respiratory viruses (RVs) in feces of patients with acute viral respiratory infection (AVRI) and the detection rate of diarrheal viruses (DVs) in nasopharyngeal samples from patients with acute viral gastroenteritis. The relationships between the presence of fecal RVs or nasopharyngeal DVs and their impacts on the clinical severity were also investigated. A total of 144 fecal specimens were collected from AVRI patients and 95 nasopharyngeal specimens were collected from acute viral gastroenteritis patients. Clinical characteristics and laboratory profiles were compared between subgroups on the basis of the presence or absence of virus in the specimens. The detection rate of RVs in feces was 17.4% (25/144), whereas the detection rate for viruses identical to the respiratory pathogen was 10.4% (identical group, 15/144). Within the identical group, adenovirus (86.7%, 13/15) was most commonly found. Patients in the identical group showed statistically higher values for C-reactive protein, mean age, increased frequency of vomiting, and decreased frequency of chest film involvement and cough (p < 0.05). The detection rate of nasopharyngeal DVs among acute viral gastroenteritis patients was 19.0% (18/95), and in the identical group it was 15.8% (15/95). Norovirus group II and enteric adenovirus were the major pathogens detected in the identical group. There were no significant differences in clinical characteristics and laboratory profiles between the subgroups. In conclusion, the major pathogens of fecal RV and nasopharyngeal DV were adenovirus and norovirus group II, respectively. However, their relationship with the clinical symptoms or disease severity is unclear.

• 생약학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.51-58
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• 1994

The studies were conducted to investigate the anti-diabetic activities on the hyperglycemia induced by streptozotocin in rats, anti-hypertensive activities in SHR, anti-fatigue and decrease of body weight activities in mice by Kyung Ok-Ko water extract and drink, which is a traditional preparation in Korea. 1. The blood glucose levels of streptozotocin-induced hyperglycemic rats were dose-dependently decreased by administrations of various doses(300, 600, 1200 mg/kg) of Kyung Ok-Ko water extract. Particularly, administration of 600, 1200 mg/kg were significantly shown to decrease glucose levels comparing with control group. 2. The serum total cholesterol levels of streptozotocin-induced hyperglycemic rats were dose-dependently decreased by administrations of various doses(300, 600, 1200 mg/kg) of Kyung Ok-Ko water extract. Particularly, administration of 600, 1200 mg/kg were significantly shown to decrease total cholesterol levels comparing with control group. 3. The serum triglyceride levels of streptozotocin-induced hyperglycemic rats were dose-dependently decreased by administrations of various doses(300, 600, 1200 mg/kg) of Kyung Ok-Ko water extract. Particularly, administration of 600, 1200 mg/kg were significantly shown to decrease triglyceride levels comparing with control group. 4. The blood pressure in SHRs were dose-dependently lower descended by administration of Kyung Ok-Ko water extract 300, 600, and 1200 mg/kg, respectively. 5. The swimming time of Kyung Ok-Ko water extract(100, 200, 400 mg/kg) and drink(0.7, 1.4, 2.1 ml/kg) were significantly extended to all experimental group dose-dependantly. 6. The decrease of body weight of Kyung Ok-Ko water extract(100, 200, 400 mg/kg) and drink(0.7, 1.4, 2.1 ml/kg) were significantly evaluated dose-dependently in all experimental group.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2019년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.79-82
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• 2019

본 논문에서는 검색엔진 최적화(SEO; Search Engine Optimization)에 인공지능 기법을 접목하여, 자동화된 SEO 도구 설계 및 구현을 목표로 한다. 기존의 SEO 온-페이지(On-page) 최적화 기법들은 웹페이지 관리자들의 경험적 지식에 의존하는 한계점을 보이고 있다. 이는 SEO 성능에 영향을 끼칠 뿐 아니라, 웹페이지 관리자들에게도 SEO 도입의 장벽으로 작용한다. 따라서, 위 문제를 해결하기 위하여 메타데이터의 효과적인 구성을 위해 다음과 같은 3단계의 접근법을 제안하고자 한다. i) 상위 랭킹 웹사이트들의 메타데이터를 추출한다. ii) 어텐션 메커니즘에 기반한 LSTM(Long Short Term Memory)을 이용하여 사용자 질의어와의 관련성 높은 메타데이터를 생성한다. iii) GAN(Generative Adversarial Network) 모델을 통하여 학습함으로써 전반적으로 성능을 높여주는 기법을 제안한다. 본 연구결과는 기업의 온라인 마케팅 프로세스를 평가하고 개선하기 위한 최적화 도구로서 유용하게 활용될 것으로 기대한다.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.125-132
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• 2022

Background: Fixed-dose combinations have the advantage of improving patient compliance, but may increase the risk of duplicate prescriptions. As the use of fixed-dose combination antihypertensives increases, it is necessary to investigate the current status of class duplication prescriptions (CDP) in patients taking fixed-dose combination antihypertensives in Korea and to identify factors associated with CDP. Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study using nationally representative claim data. Hypertensive patients aged 20 years or older taking fixed-dose combination antihypertensives were extracted. Among these patients, patients with CDP were identified. A chi-square test was applied to determine the differences between patients with CDP and non-CDP. The associated factors of CDP were identified through multiple logistic regression. Results: Of the 74,165 patients who were prescribed fixed-dose combination antihypertensives, 426 patients (0.6%) with CDP were identified. The most common antihypertensive class associated with CDP was calcium channel blockers (194 patients, 45.5%), followed by angiotensin II receptor blockers (136 patients, 31.9%). Patients aged 75 years or older (odds ratio [OR] 1.83, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.02-3.52), chronic kidney disease (OR 4.45, 95% CI 2.15-8.25), chronic heart failure (OR 2.71, 95% CI 1.93-3.72), coronary artery disease (OR 2.22, 95% CI 1.60-3.03) and Medical Aid/Patriots and Veterans Insurance (OR 1.49, 95% CI 1.04-2.07) were significantly associated with increased CDP. Conclusions: The factors associated with CDP were the elderly, comorbidities, and low socioeconomic status. Since CDP can result in negative clinical outcomes, active intervention by the pharmacist is warranted.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.750-761
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• 2021

이 연구는 노화된 흰쥐를 대상으로 규칙적인 저항성 운동에 유산소 운동을 병행하는 훈련을 실시하여 골격근에서 나타나는 혈관신생 관련 단백질 발현의 반응을 관찰하기 위해 수행되었다. 연구의 목적을 위해 자연적으로 노화된 SD계열 흰쥐(20-24개월령, N=18)를 사용하여 통제(CON, n=6), 저항성 운동(RE, n=6), 저항성+유산소 운동(RE+AE, n=6) 집단으로 구분하였다. 저항성 운동 집단은 실험동물용 사다리를 이용하여 매회 3세트×4회의 운동을 실시하였고 저항성 운동+유산소 운동 집단은 매회 2세트×3회의 사다리 오르기와 추가적인 30분간의 트레드밀 달리기를 수행하였다. 총 8주간의 운동 훈련 종료 후 가자미 근과 장지신근을 적출하여 분석에 사용하였다. 골격근에서 혈관신생 관련 단백질들(HIF-1α, VEGF, FLK-1, Ang-1, Ang-2)의 발현 수준을 분석하기 위해 western blot을 실시하였다. 연구결과, 저항성+유산소 운동 집단에서 가자미근(type I 근육)의 HIF-1α, VEGF, FLK-1, Ang-1, Ang-2 단백질 발현이 통제집단에 비해 높았으며 저항성 운동만 수행할 경우 HIF-1α, VEGF, Ang-1, Ang-2 단백질 발현이 통제집단에 비해 높았다. 또한 가자미근에서 저항성+유산소 운동훈련 집단의 Ang-2 to Ang-1 ratio가 저항성 운동 집단에 비해 높아 운동훈련 유형별 차이를 보였다. 한편, 장지신근(type II 근육)에서 HIF-1α는 저항성 운동 훈련에 의해서만 증가된 반면 VEGF와 FLK-1 단백질 발현은 두 훈련 유형 모두에서 증가되었고 운동 훈련 유형별 차이는 관찰되지 않았다. 또한 장지신근의 angiopoieitin 단백질들의 발현은 운동 훈련에 의한 차이가 없었다. 그러므로 노화에서 규칙적인 운동 훈련은 운동 유형에 관계없이 골격근 혈관신생 반응을 유도하며, 특히 저항성 운동에 유산소 운동의 병행은 type I 근조직 유형에서 혈관신생에 대한 추가적인 긍정적 효과를 가질 수 있다.

• IEIE Transactions on Smart Processing and Computing
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.133-142
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• 2012

This paper presents a salient region detection algorithm for auto-focusing based on the characteristics of a human's visual attention. To describe the saliency at the local, regional, and global levels, this paper proposes a set of novel features including multi-scale local contrast, variance, center-surround entropy, and closeness to the center. Those features are then prioritized to produce a saliency map. The major advantage of the proposed approach is twofold; i) robustness to changes in focus and ii) low computational complexity. The experimental results showed that the proposed method outperforms the existing low-level feature-based methods in the sense of both robustness and accuracy for auto-focusing.