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Decay and diffusion characteristic of electron and ion surface charges on MgO

  • Syn, Ho-Jung;Jeong, Dong-Cheol;Lee, Tae-Ho;Whang, Ki-Woong
    • 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.10a
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    • pp.377-380
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    • 2008
  • In this work, we measured the spatiotemporal surface charge distribution by the longitudinal electro-optic amplitude modulation method with BSO single crystal to investigate the decay and diffusion characteristics of surface charges in three types of MgO. The speed of decay and diffusion of two different kinds doped MgO is compared with those of pure MgO. The difference in the characteristics of the decay and diffusion between the electron and ion surface charges is investigated separately. We found that the rate of ion decay is the major factor that makes the difference of the temporal variation of wall voltage among different types doped MgO.

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Effect of Arsenic Treatment and Pretreatment in Rat Liver Tissue (흰쥐 간조직에서의 비소처리 영향 및 비소 전처리 효과)

  • Ro, Mi-Kyeong;Sohn, Seong-Hyang;Boo, Moon-Jong;Kim, Ok-Yong
    • Applied Microscopy
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.78-85
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    • 1994
  • Sodium arsenite ($NaAsO_2$) was injected to the rat subcutaneously for the study of the acute toxicity of arsenite on hepatocytes, and the effects of pretreatment of arsenite and glutathione on the lethalty of the arsenite treated rats. Arsenite treated rat hepatocytes showed vacuolated cytosol and shrinked nuclear and expanded perinuclear space and cytoplasmic membrane whirl. Rats pretreated with BSO (L-Buthionine-SR-Sulfoximine), less survived than arsenite treated alone. It means that glutathione acts as a protecting agent against the arsenite. Subcutaneous sublethal dose (10mg/kg body weight) treatment was showed the protecting activity to lethality of lethal dose (15mg/kg body weight) treated rat. 10mg/kg body weight sublethal dose effects appeared in six hours intervals of between treatments.

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An Implementation of Fiber-Optic Sensor for High Frequency Voltage Measurements (고주파 전압 측정용 광섬유 센서 구현)

  • Park, Hae-Soo;Oh, Sang-Ki;Kim, Yo-Hee;Lee, Han-Chul;Roh, Jong-Dae;Kim, Young-Soo
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1999.07e
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    • pp.2444-2446
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    • 1999
  • In this paper, a fiber-optic voltage sensor for measurement of impulse voltage is implemented. A BSO single crystal is used as a Pockels cell. A new signal processing technique is adopted not only to avoid the influences of external perturbations of transmitting optical fiber, but to improve the frequency response characteristics of the optical voltage sensor. Experimental results show that proposed sensor has maximum ${\pm}$2.5% error rate, and has good frequency response.

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Mapping of the Universe of Knowledge in Different Classification Schemes

  • Satija, M.P.;Martinez-Avila, Daniel
    • International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.85-105
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    • 2017
  • Given the variety of approaches to mapping the universe of knowledge that have been presented and discussed in the literature, the purpose of this paper is to systematize their main principles and their applications in the major general modern library classification schemes. We conducted an analysis of the literature on classification and the main classification systems, namely Dewey/Universal Decimal Classification, Cutter's Expansive Classification, Subject Classification of J.D. Brown, Colon Classification, Library of Congress Classification, Bibliographic Classification, Rider's International Classification, Bibliothecal Bibliographic Klassification (BBK), and Broad System of Ordering (BSO). We conclude that the arrangement of the main classes can be done following four principles that are not mutually exclusive: ideological principle, social purpose principle, scientific order, and division by discipline. The paper provides examples and analysis of each system. We also conclude that as knowledge is ever-changing, classifications also change and present a different structure of knowledge depending upon the society and time of their design.

A Case Report of Endometrial Cancer Patient after Laparotomy Treated by Korean Medicine (자궁내막암 환자의 외과적 수술 이후 발생한 후유증에 대한 한방치험 1례)

  • Ko, Eun-Bi;Jang, Kwon-Jun;Yoon, Min-Ji;Lee, Ji-Yoon;Yang, Jung-Min;Oh, Jae-Sung
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.34 no.4
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    • pp.151-162
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    • 2021
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean medicine on endometrial cancer patient after laparotomy. Methods: The patient with endometrial cancer who underwent Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH), Bilateral Salpingo Oophorectomy (BSO), Bilateral Paraaortic Lymph Node Dissection (BPLND) was treated by Korean medicine such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion. To evaluate the patient, symptoms were measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG). Blood tests including cancer biomarker were conducted during treatment. Results: After treatment, postoperative pain and general weakness were gradually relieved. Conclusions: This case provides us treatment with Korean medicine have substantial benefit on postoperative complications after laparotomy.

Quercetin 3-O-$\alpha$-arabinofuranoside protects heart-derived H9c2 cells against oxidative injury through maintaining MMP

  • Kim, Mi-Young;Jung, Yi-Sook;Kim, Young-Ho;Baik, Eun-Joo;Lee, Soo-Hwan;Moon, Chang-Hyun
    • Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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    • 2003.04a
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    • pp.143.1-143.1
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    • 2003
  • In this study. we investigated whether the cardioprotective effect shown by quercetin 3-O-$\alpha$-arabinofuranoside extracted from Lindera erythrocarpa against ROS-induced cell death in H9c2 cardiac myocytes. Cell death was induced by BSO, buthionine sulfoximine, which inhibits GSH level and subsequntly increase ROS level. Cell death was quntitatively determined by measuring lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity. (omitted)

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Comparison of the Uptakes of Tc-99m MIBI and Tc-99m Tetrofosmin in A549, an MRP-expressing Cancer Cell, In Vitro and In Vivo (MRP발현 인체 비소세포 폐암 A549에서 Tc-99m MIBI와 Tc-99m Tetrofosmin섭취의 비교)

  • Yoo, Jeong-Ah;Jeong, Shin-Young;Seo, Myung-Rang;Bae, Jin-Ho;Ahn, Byeong-Cheol;Lee, Kyu-Bo;Choi, Sang-Woon;Lee, Byung-Ho;Lee, Jae-Tae
    • The Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine
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    • v.37 no.6
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    • pp.382-392
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    • 2003
  • Purpose: Uptakes of Tc-99m MIBI (MIBI) and Tc-99m tetrofosmin (tetrofosmin) in human non-small cell lung cancer A549, multidrug-resistance associated protein (MRP) expressing cell, were investigated in vitro and in vivo. Materials and Methods: Western blot analysis and immunohistochemistry were used for detection of MRP in A549 cells with anti-MRPr1 antibody. Cellular uptakes of two tracers were evaluated at $100{\mu}M$ of verapamil (Vrp), $50{\mu}M$ of cyclosporin A (CsA) and $25{\mu}M$ of butoxysulfoximide (BSO) after incubation with MIBI and tetrofosmin for 30 and 50 min at $37^{\circ}C$, using single cell suspensions at $1{\times}10^6cells/ml$. Radioactivities in supernatants and pellets were measured with gamma well counter. A549 cells were inoculated in each flanks of 24 nude mice. Group 1 (Gr1) and Gr3 mice were treated with only MIBI or tetrofosmin, and Gr2 and Gr4 mice were treated with 70mg/kg of CsA i.p. for 1 hour before injection of 370KBq of MIBI or tetrofosmin. Mice were sacrificed at 10, 60 and 240 min. Radioactivities of organs and tumors were expressed as percentage injected dose per gram of tissue (%ID/gm). Results: Western blot analysis of the A549 cells detected expression of MRPr1 (190 kDa) and immunohistochemical staining of tumor tissue for MRPr1 revealed brownish staining in cell membrane but not P-gp. Upon incubating A549 cells for 60 min with MIBI and tetrofosmin, cellular uptake of MIBI was higher than that of tetrofosmin. Coincubation with modulators resulted in an increase in cellular uptakes of MIBI and tetrofosmin. Percentage increase of MIBI was higher than that of tetrofosmin with Vrp by 623% and 427%, CsA by 753% and 629% and BSO by 219% and 140%, respectively. There was no significant difference in tumoral uptakes of MIBI and tetrofosmin between Gr1 and Gr3. Percentage increases in MIBI (114% at 10 min, 257% at 60 min, 396% at 240 min) and tetrofosmin uptake (110% at 10 min, 205% at 60 min, 410% at 240 min) were progressively higher by the time up to 240 min with CsA. Conclusion: These results indicate that MIBI and tetrofosmin are suitable tracers for imaging MRP-mediated drug resistance in A549 tumors. MIBI may be a better tracer than tetrofosmin for evaluating MRP reversal effect of modulators.

EFFECTS OF HYDROQUINONE ON NEOPLASTIC TRANSFORMATION OF HUMAN EPITHELIAL CELLS IN CULTURE (Hydroquinone이 인체 상피세포의 발암화에 미치는 영향)

  • Sohn, Jung-Hee;Kim, Chin-Soo
    • Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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    • v.32 no.3
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    • pp.218-228
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    • 2010
  • Components of dental resin-based restorative materials are reported to leach from the filling materials even after polymerization. Hydroquinone (HQ) is one of the major monomers used in the dental resin and is known as a carcinogen. Thus, carcinogenic risk of HQ leaching from the dental resin becomes a public health concern. The present study attempted to examine the carcinogenic potentials of HQ on the human epithelial cell, which is the target cell origin of the most of oral cancers. Cytotoxicity of HQ was observed above 50${\mu}M$ as measured by LDH assay, indicating a relatively low toxicity of this substance in human epithelial cells. The parameters of neoplastic cellular transformation such as cell saturation density, soft agar colony formation and cell aggregation were analyzed to examine the carcinogenic potential of HQ. The study showed that 2-week exposure of HQ showed the tendency of increase in the saturation density and the significant enhancement of soft agar colony formation at the highest dose, 50 ${\mu}M$ only. It is suggested that HQ has a weak potential of carcinogenicity. When cells were treated with HQ and TPA, a well-known tumor promoter, the parameters of neoplastic cellular transformation was significantly increased. This result indicates that the potential risk of carcinogenicity from HQ is largely dependent upon the presence of promoter. Exposure of 50 ${\mu}M$ HQ increased the time-dependent apoptosis as measured by the ELISA kit. This concentration coincides with a dose of neoplastic transformation, indicating a possible link between apoptosis and HQ-induced cellular transformation. Hydroquinone generated Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) which was evidenced by the treatment of antioxidants such as trolox and N-acetyl cysteine and the GSH depleting agent, BSO. Antioxidants blocked the generation of ROS and the GSH depleting agent, BSO dramatically increased the ROS production. Since HQ is known to increase ROS production thru activation of transcriptional factor such as c-Myb and Pim-1, it is speculated that ROS generation by HQ plays a role in the activation of oncogene, which may lead to neoplastic transformation. In addition, ROS is involved in the alteration of signal transduction, which regulates the apoptosis in many cellular systems. Thus, ROS-mediated apoptosis may be involved in the HQ-induced carcinogenic processes. Protein kinase C (PKC) is known to play pivotal roles in neoplastic transformation of cells and its high expression is often found in a variety of types of tumors including oral cancer. PKC translocation of PKC-${\alpha}$ was observed following HQ exposure. Altered signaling system may also play a role in the transformation process. Taken together, HQ leached from the dental resin does not pose a significant threat as a cancer causing agent, but its carcinogenic potential can be significantly elevated in the presence of promoter. The mechanism of HQ-induced carcinogenesis involved ROS generation, apoptosis and altered signaling pathway. The present study will provide a valuable data to estimate the potential risk of HQ as a carcinogen and understand mechanism of HQ-induced carcinogenesis in human epithelial cells.

A Case Study with Gyejigabuja-tang on the Menopausal Female Patient who Complained of Excessive Sweating After Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy (양측난소절제술 후 발생한 한출과다(汗出過多)를 주소로 하는 갱년기증후군 환자에 대한 계지가부자탕(桂枝加附子湯) 치험 1례)

  • Kim, Jin-Woo;Park, Kang-In;Park, Kyoung-Sun;Lee, Jin-Moo
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.213-222
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Gyejigabuja-tang on a menopausal female patient complained of excessive sweating after bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO). Methods: We studied one menopausal female patient complained of excessive sweating who visited OO University Hospital from 10th July 2013 to 23th July 2013. We only treated her with Gyejigabuja-tang. The climacteric symptoms of the patient had been estimated with Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). Results: After treatment, climacteric symptoms were improved and the score of MRS was reduced from 20 to 10 during 12days. NRS score of sweating was reduced from 10 to 2. NRS scores of fatigue, hot flush, thirst, anorexia, dyspepsia, back pain and cramp of calves also reduced after treatment. Conclusions: This study suggests that Gyejigabuja-tang significantly reduced the climacteric symptoms of patient.

Cysteine Participates in Cell Proliferation by Inhibiting Caspase3-like Death Protease

  • Lee, Sang-Han;Hong, Soon-Duck
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.9-13
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    • 1999
  • Reduced thiols were important compounds for the maintenance of leukemia and lymphoma cell survival (and growth). In the course of examining the microenvirn-mental effects on lymphoma and leukemia cell growth, we found that cysteine suppressed apoptosis in these cells. In a present study, in order to investigate the role of cystein on the suppression of apoptotic cell death, we used CS21, P388, and L1210 cell lines. The addition of BSO, an inhibitor of glutathione synthase, induced apoptosis of these cells by blocking the cellular uptake of cysteine in CS21 cells. Although L1210 cells underwent apoptosis without thiol compounds, the addition of these compounds suppressed the apoptosis and promoted the growth or L1210 cells. When specific inhibitors of caspase3-like proteases, but not caspase1-like proteases, were activated during the L1210 cell apoptosis but the addition of thiol compounds suppressed the activation of caspase3-like proteases. These results suggest that reduced thiols including cysteine play an important role in the suppression of cell apoptosis by inhibiting the activation of caspase3-like proteases.

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