• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.531-540
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• 2022

Due to the high incidence of malignant melanoma, the establishment of in vitro models that recapitulate the tumor microenvironment is of great biological and clinical importance for tumor treatment and drug research. In this study, 3D printing technology was used to prepare GelMA/PEGDA composite scaffolds that mimic the microenvironment of human malignant melanoma cell (A375) growth and construct in vitro melanoma micro-models. The GelMA/PEGDA hybrid scaffold was tested by the mechanical property, cell live/dead assay, cell proliferation assay, cytoskeleton staining and drug loading assay. The growth of tumor cells in two- and three-dimensional culture systems and the anti-cancer effect of luteolin were evaluated using the live/dead staining method and the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) method. The results showed a high aggregation of tumor cells on the 3D scaffold, which was suitable for long-term culture. Cytoskeleton staining and immunofluorescent protein staining were used to evaluate the degree of differentiation of tumor cells under 2D and 3D culture systems. The results indicated that 3D bioprinted scaffolds were more suitable for tumor cell expansion and differentiation, and the tumor cells were more aggressive. In addition, luteolin was time- and dose-dependent on tumor cells, and tumor cells in the 3D culture system were more resistant to the drug.

• 정보처리학회논문지:컴퓨터 및 통신 시스템
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• 제11권10호
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• pp.363-372
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• 2022

최근 코로나 19 팬더믹 이후 원격근무의 확대와 더불어 랜섬웨어 팬더믹이 심화하고 있다. 현재 안티바이러스 백신 업체들이 랜섬웨어에 대응하고자 노력하고 있지만, 기존의 파일 시그니처 기반 정적 분석은 패킹의 다양화, 난독화, 변종 혹은 신종 랜섬웨어의 등장 앞에 무력화될 수 있다. 이러한 랜섬웨어 탐지를 위한 다양한 연구가 진행되고 있으며, 시그니처 기반 정적 분석의 탐지 방법과 행위기반의 동적 분석을 이용한 탐지 연구가 현재 주된 연구유형이라고 볼 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 단일 분석만을 이용하여 탐지모델에 적용하는 것이 아닌 ".text Section" Opcode와 실제 사용하는 Native API의 빈도수를 추출하고 K-means Clustering 알고리즘, 코사인 유사도, 피어슨 상관계수를 이용하여 선정한 특징정보들 사이의 연관성을 분석하였다. 또한, 타 악성코드 유형 중 웜과 Cerber형 랜섬웨어를 분류, 탐지하는 실험을 통해, 선정한 특징정보가 특정 랜섬웨어(Cerber)를 탐지하는 데 특화된 정보임을 검증하였다. 위와 같은 검증을 통해 최종 선정된 특징정보들을 결합하여 기계학습에 적용하여, 최적화 이후 정확도 93.3% 등의 탐지율을 나타내었다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.35-43
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• 2014

Objectives : We investigated the effects of gambigyeongsinhwan(GGH)(1) on body weight and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) examined whether blood total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, free fatty acid and triglyceride levels and hepatic lipid accumulation are inhibited by it in high fat diet-fed obese male mice. Methods : 8 weeks old, high fat diet-fed obese male mice were divided into 5 groups: C57BL/6N normal, control, GGH(1)-1, GGH(1)-2 and GGH(1)-3. After mice were treated with GGH(1) for 8 weeks, we measured body weight gain, food intake, feeding efficiency ratio, fat weight, plasma ALT, leptin and lipid levels. We also did histological analysis for liver and fat on the mice. Results : Compared with controls, GGH(1)-treated mice had lower body weight gain and adipose tissue weight, the magnitudes of which were prominent in GGH(1)-3. Compared with controls, GGH(1)-treated mice had lower feeding efficiency ratio and blood leptin level, the magnitudes of which was prominent in GGH(1)-3. Compared with controls, GGH(1)-treated mice had lower blood plasma total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, free fatty acid and triglyceride levels. Compared with controls, GGH(1)-3 treated mice had lower blood plasma ALT concentration. Consistent with their effects on body weight gain, the size of adipocytes were significantly decreased by GGH(1), whereas the adipocyte number per unit area was significantly increased, suggesting that GGH(1) decreased the number of large adipocytes. Hepatic lipid accumulation was decreased by GGH(1). Conclusions : In conclusion, these results suggest that GGH(1) exhibits anti-obesity effects through the modulation of feeding efficiency ratio and plasma obesity parameters. Moreover, it seems that GGH(1) also contributes to improve NAFLD through the regulation of plasma ALT and hepatic triglyceride accumulation.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.27-38
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• 2017

Objective : In the present study, we examined whether Canavalia gladiata D.C. (CG) and Arctium lappa L., Redix (AL) mixture (CGAL), their components, lupeol and chicoric acid, regulate immune system and suppress the tumor in vitro and in vivo. Methods : LPS-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) were measured after treatment with CG extract (CGE), CGAL, lupeol, chicoric acid and lupeol and chicoric acid mixture (lupeol+CA) in Raw264.7 cell. To determine the effect of CGE on immune responses, immune cell population and IgG production were assessed in mice. To investigate the effect of CGAL and their component on anti-tumor activity, tumor volume and weight were measured, cell cycles and immune cell population were analyzed in MC38 injected tumor bearing mice. Also, NK cell activity was determined in splenocyte isolated from tumor bearing mice. Results : CGE, CGAL, lupeol, chicoric acid and lupeol+CA decreased the LPS-induced ROS and NO production without cell toxicity in RAW264.7 cells. CGE increased the immune cell populations of $CD4^+T$, $CD8^+T$ and macrophages in various immune organ of mice. In tumor bearing mice, CGAL, lupeol, chicoric acid and lupeol+CA suppressed tumor volume and weight. In cell cycle analysis, they decreased the percentages of S phase. In addition, CGAL, lupeol, chicoric acid and lupeol+CA immune cell populations of $CD4^+T$, $CD8^+Tcell$, NK cell and macrophage in tumor as well as NK cell activity. Conclusion : CGAL and its compounds may enhance immune responses and suppress tumor growth, and may be capable of developing health functional foods.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.35-44
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• 2020

Objectives : The objective of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effect of Corni Fructus 30% ethanol extract (CFE) on the monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis rats. Methods : The subjects were divided into 4 groups ; Normal group (N, n=10), MIA-induced osteoarthritis control group (Con, n=10), indomethacin 5 mg/kg treated group (INDO, n=10), CFE 200 mg/kg treated group (CFE, n=10). Blood and articulation tissues were collected after two weeks of drug administration. Oxidative stress was analyzed with reactive oxygen species (ROS), peroxynitrite (ONOO-). And the Nuclear factor erythroid-2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, glutathione peroxidase-1/2 (GPx-1/2), Nuclear Factor Kappa B p65 (NF-κBp65), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα), interleukin-6 (IL-6), Interleukin 1β (IL-1β), matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1) were investigated by western blot. Results : The administration of CFE showed a significant reduction of changes in relative hind paw weight distribution. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and peroxy nitrite (ONOO-) levels of articulation tissues were significantly decreased in CFE compared to the control group. Western blot measurements of Nrf2, HO-1, SOD, catalase, GPx-1/2 showed that the CFE group was increased compared to the Con group. And western blot measurements of NF-κBp65, COX-2, iNOS, TNFα, IL-6, IL-1β showed that the CFE group was reduced compared to the Con group. Also CFE group decreased MMP-1 and increased TIMP-1. Conclusion : Based on the above results, it can be seen that osteoarthritis is improved when Corni Fructus 30% ethanol extract treated.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.85-92
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• 2022

최근 몇 년간 미국의 일련의 보호무역주의 조치와 브렉시트(Brexit) 등 반세계화 행태로 세계의 자유무역체제가 큰 타격을 받았다. 이러한 배경에서 세계 최대 무역 협정인 RCEP가 2021년 11월 15일에 공식 서명되었다. RCEP는 한중일 자유무역지대 구축을 위한 좋은 작업 기반을 제공했다. 첫째, 본고는 한중일 무역협력 현황과 3국 통신 산업의 현황을 기술한다. 둘째, 본 논문은 제8판 GTAP 데이터베이스를 이용하여 자유무역지역 설정 이후 관세가 각각 0%, 5%, 10%로 인하될 때 중국, 일본, 한국의 경제 전반의 변화를 시뮬레이션하였다. 그런 다음 시뮬레이션된 데이터 변경 사항을 사용하고 2019년 데이터를 벤치마크로 사용하여 3개 세율에 따른 3개국 통신 산업의 RCA 지수의 변경 사항을 계산했다. 결국 한중일 자유무역지대가 수립되면 3국의 경제는 다방면에서 서로 다른 수준으로 성장할 것이라는 결론이 나온다. 일본의 통신 산업은 큰 영향을 받지 않을 것이며 한국은 높은 세율로 크게 성장할 것이고 중국은 낮은 세율로 크게 성장할 것이다.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.639-652
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• 2022

The prolyl 3-hydroxylase family member 4 (P3H4), is associated with post-translational modification of fibrillar collagens and aberrantly activated in cancer leading to tumor progression. However, its role in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is still unknown. Here we reported that P3H4 was highly expressed in renal cancer tissues and significantly positive correlated with poor prognosis. Knockdown of P3H4 inhibited the proliferation, migration and metastasis of renal cancer cells in vitro and in vivo, and also, overexpression of it enhanced the oncogenic process. Mechanistically, P3H4 depletion decreased the levels of GDF15-MMP9 axis and repressed its downstream signaling. Further functional studies revealed that inhibition of GDF15 suppressed renal cancer cell growth and GDF15 recombinant human protein (rhGDF15) supplementation effectively rescued the inhibitory effect induced by P3H4 knockdown. Moreover, decreased levels of MMP9 caused by inhibition of P3H4-GDF15 signaling constrained the expression of PD-L1 and suppression of P3H4 accordingly promoted anti-tumor immunity via stimulating the infiltration of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in syngeneic mice model. Taken together, our findings firstly demonstrated that P3H4 promotes ccRCC progression by activating GDF15-MMP9-PD-L1 axis and targeting P3H4-GDF15-MMP9 signaling pathway can be a novel strategy of controlling ccRCC malignancy.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.589-603
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Previous studies have reported that protein supplementation contributes to the attenuation of inflammation. Serious trauma such as burn injury usually results in the excessive release of inflammatory factors and organs dysfunction. However, a few reports continued to focus on the function of protein ingestion in regulating burn-induced inflammation and organ dysfunction. MATERIALS/METHODS: This study established the rat model of 30% total body surface area burn injury, and evaluated the function of blended protein (mixture of whey and soybean proteins). Blood routine examination, inflammatory factors, blood biochemistry, and immunohistochemical assays were employed to analyze the samples from different treatment groups. RESULTS: Our results indicated a decrease in the numbers of white blood cells, monocytes, and neutrophils in the burn injury group administered with the blended protein nutritional support (Burn+BP), as compared to the burn injury group administered normal saline supplementation (Burn+S). Expressions of the pro-inflammatory factors (tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 [IL-6]) and chemokines (macrophage chemoattractant protein-1, regulated upon activation normal T cell expressed and secreted factor, and C-C motif chemokine 11) were dramatically decreased, whereas anti-inflammatory factors (IL-4, IL-10, and IL-13) were significantly increased in the Burn+BP group. Kidney function related markers blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine, and the liver function related markers alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and lactate dehydrogenase were remarkably reduced, whereas albumin levels were elevated in the Burn+BP group as compared to levels obtained in the Burn+S group. Furthermore, inflammatory cells infiltration of the kidney and liver was also attenuated after burn injury administered with blended protein supplementation. CONCLUSIONS: In summary, nutritional support with blended proteins dramatically attenuates the burn-induced inflammatory reaction and protects organ functions. We believe this is a new insight into a potential therapeutic strategy for nutritional support of burn patients.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2022

Objectives This study is to investigate the effects and mechanisms of Gastrodia elata extract (GEE) on the high-fat diet-induced obesity model. Methods C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned into 5 groups (n=10). Control group was fed normal diet (ND). Obesity group was fed 60% high fat diet (HFD). The other three groups were fed HFD with 100, 200, 500 mg/kg GEE. After five weeks, body weight, liver and epididymal fat weight, triglyceride concentration in liver and serum, sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1 (SREBP-1), acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), fatty acid synthase, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor 𝛾 (PPAR-𝛾), CCAAT/enhancer binding protein 𝛼 (C/EBP-𝛼) expression level, insulin concentration in serum were measured. Results The GEE (100, 200, and 500 mg/kg)-treated animals exhibited substantial decreases in body mass, liver weight and epididymal white adipose tissue collate to the HFD-fed group. GEE treatment also reduced hepatic and serum triglyceride level. Furthermore, GEE treatment significantly inhibited adipogenesis in the GEE group by reducing the protein expression of SREBP-1, ACC and the messenger RNA expression of PPAR𝛾, C/EBP-𝛼, which are adipocyte differentiation-related genes. Conclusions These research outcomes recommend that GEE is possibly valuable for the prevention of HFD-induced obesity via modification of various pathways related with adipogenesis and adipocyte differentiation.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.515-524
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• 2022

도시철도 침목플로팅궤도(STEDEF)의 분기기는 콘크리트 도상에 매입된 목침목과 침목 하부의 침목방진패드로 구성된 방진궤도로서 침목방진패드의 열화 및 이에 따른 스프링강성의 변화가 침목지지조건의 변화를 초래할 수 있다. 현재 약 21년의 공용기간 동안 발생된 망간크로싱의 손상수량은 전체 부설수량 대비 약 17%로 조사되었으며, 사용 기간 15년 이후(누적통과톤수 약 5.5억톤)부터 손상 물량이 증가하는 것으로 분석되었다. 본 연구에서는 실물 망간크로싱과 차륜의 형상을 모사한 3차원 수치모델을 이용한 매개변수 해석(차륜의 위치, 침목지지조건 및 동적 윤중의 크기)을 수행하여 실제 현장에서 발생된 망간크로싱의 손상유형 및 발생원인을 분석하였다. 연구결과, 노즈부 주변 침목에 뜬침목이 발생된 경우, 설계 궤도충격계수가 적용된 동적윤중 작용 시 노즈부 단면의 발생응력이 항복강도를 초과하였으며, 이는 실제 현장에서 발생된 손상위치와 비교적 잘 일치하는 것으로 분석되었다. 따라서 망간크로싱의 손상을 최소화하기 위해서는 노즈부 주변의 침목지지조건을 일정한 수준으로 유지하고, 손상된 망간크로싱 교체 시에는 침목 하부 경계조건의 균일성 확보를 위해 침목방진패드를 함께 교체하는 것이 바람직할 것으로 분석되었다.