• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.304-311
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• 2012

산업용제로 널리 이용되고 있는 PCE (Perchloroethylene)나 TCE (Trichloroethylene)와 같은 염화에틸렌화합물은 안정된 세정력을 가지고 있어 널리 이용되고 있지만 무분별한 사용과 부주의한 취급으로 인해 최근 토양 및 지하수 오염지역이 늘어나고 있다. 본 연구에서는 퇴적토, 슬러지, 토양, 지하수 등 다양한 지역에서 총 10개의 시료를 식종원으로 이용하여 생물학적 PCE 탈염소화 가능성을 평가하고, 가장 우수한 탈염소화 능력을 보인 낙동강 퇴적토 시료를 대상으로 PCE를 에틸렌까지 안정적으로 탈염소화 가능한 혼합미생물을 농화배양하였다. 농화배양된 탈염소화 미생물을 생물전기화학시스템(Bioelectrochemical System, BES)의 환원부에 식종하여 전극을 전자공급원으로 이용한 탈염소화 가능성을 평가한 결과, PCE가 TCE, cis-dichloroethylene, vinyl chloride를 거쳐 최종산물인 에틸렌으로 탈염소화됨을 확인할 수 있었다. Polymerase chain reaction-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE)를 이용한 미생물군집 분석결과, 농화배양액에서 구축된 탈염소 미생물 군집과 BES 환원전극부내 미생물 군집 구조는 다르게 나타났으며, 전기화학적 활성을 지닌 다양한 미생물이 존재함을 확인할 수 있었다. BES 환원전극부에서 부유성장하는 미생물과 전극에 생물막을 형성하는 미생물 군집구조에도 큰 차이가 있었으며, 이는 탈염소화 메커니즘의 차이에 기인하는 것으로 판단된다. 추가적인 연구를 통해서 자세한 생물전기화학적 탈염소화 메커니즘을 밝혀낸다면 생물전기화학적 탈염소화 기술은 염화에틸렌 오염 토양/지하수의 획기적인 생물정화기술로 자리잡게 될 것이다.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제30권12호
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• pp.2999-3005
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• 2009

Among the more than 120 different types of human papillomavirus (HPV), types 16 and 18 have been known to be high risk agents that cause cervical cancer. We examined, in an immuno-chromatographic analysis, the potential of using the early gene product, E7 protein, as a diagnostic marker of cervical cancer caused by HPV. We developed monoclonal antibodies specific to HPV-16 and 18 E7 proteins that were produced from bacterial cells using gene recombinant technology. For each E7 protein, the optimal antibody pair was selected using the immuno-chromatographic sandwichtype binding system based on the lateral flow through membrane pores. Under these conditions, this rapid testing assay had a detection capability as low as 2 ng/mL of E7 protein. Furthermore, since viral analysis required the host cell to be lysed using chemicals such as detergents, it was possible that the E7 protein was structurally damaged during this process, which would result in a decrease in detection sensitivity. Therefore, we examined the detrimental effects caused by different detergents on the E7 protein using HeLa cells as the host. In these experiments, we found that the damage caused by the detergent, nonylphenylpolyethylene glycol (NP-40), was minimal relative to Triton X-100 commonly used for the cell lysis. Temperature also affected the stability of the E7 protein, and we found that the E7 protein was stabilized at 4$^{\circ}C$ for about 2 h, which was 4 times longer than at room temperature. Finally, a HPV-infected cervical cancer cell line, which was used as a real sample model, was treated using the optimized conditions and the presence of E7 proteins were analyzed by immuno-chromatography. The results of this experiment demonstrated that this rapid test could specifically detect HPV-infected samples.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제69권6호
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• pp.469-473
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• 2010

Nocardia farcinia, an aerobic, gram-positive bacilli actinomycetes of the genus Nocardia, is an uncommon pathogen found in humans. The most common Nocardia infection sites are the lung, central nervous system, and skin. Even though hematogenous dissemination can occur, isolation of the organism from blood cultures is very rare. We report a case of Nocardia infection that was isolated on blood cultures. A 59-year-old male with a medical history that includes a liver transplantation 6-years prior due to hepatocellular carcinoma secondary to chronic hepatitis B, developed pneumonia and was transferred to Severance Hospital. At the time of admission, the patient's initial exam showed hypothermia, tachypnea, and hypotension. His chest radiograph showed severe pneumonia and a large abscess on left upper lobe. Under the presumptive diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia or other opportunistic infection, we started broad spectrum antibiotics. However, he developed Nocardia sepsis, rapidly deteriorated, and subsequently died.

• 환경생물
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.670-676
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• 2017

최근 어린 전복의 대량 폐사가 국내의 전복 종묘 양식장에서 발생하였다. 죽은 어린 전복의 마리 수는 전체 사육 마리 수의 약 50% 이상이었으며, 그 크기는 각장 3 cm 전후였다. 폐사의 현상은 어린 전복이 부착 기질로부터 탈락되어 힘이 없이 바닥에 깔려 있거나, 뒤집어진 상태에서 스스로 일어나지 못하였다. 이러한 개체들은 대부분 근육에 수포를 형성하고 있는 병리학적 특징을 나타내었다. 폐사 직전의 전복으로부터 3개의 균이 분리되었으며, 이들은 16S rDNA 염기서열 분석에 의해 모두 V. harveyi로 동정되었다. 또한 이들을 어류에서 분리된 V. harveyi 36개의 균들과 염기서열을 비교 분석한 결과, 어류에서 분리된 V. harveyi는 genogroup a와 b로 구별되며, 전복에서 분리된 3균주는 genogroup a와 새로운 genogroup c에 속하였다. 그중 WA AG-1과 WA CS-5 균을 건강한 전복에 인위 감염시킨 결과, 자연 감염된 개체와 같은 외부 및 병리조직학적 증상을 나타내면서 폐사하였으며, 그 반수 치사농도는 각각 $1.0{\times}10^3cfu\;animal^{-1}$ 및 $1.7{\times}10^4cfu\;animal^{-1}$이었다.

• 한국육종학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.177-179
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• 2011

'대왕'은 대립이며 종자 특성이 우수한 GWS91을 모본으로 하고 '석량풋콩'을 부본으로 1996년도에 인공교배를 하고 1997년부터 1998년까지 $F_1-F_2$ 양성하였다. 1999년부터 2001년도에 $F_3-F_5$ 세대를 계통육종법으로 선발한 GSL96202-2B-1-3-7계통으로 계통명은 '강원106호'이다. 주요 특성은 다음과 같다. 1. 유한신육형이며 꽃색은 자색이고 엽형은 난형이다. 입형은 구형이고 종피색은 황색, 제색은 황색이며 100립중은 33.6g으로 대립이다. 2. 개화기는 7월 27일, 성숙기는 10월 20일로 '태광콩'에 비하여 만생종이다. 3. 종실 성분중 조단백질 함량은 38.3%로 조단백질 함량에서 '태광콩'보다 다소 많았으며, 조지방 함량은 17.1%로 다소 낮았다. 기능성 성분중 아이소플라본 함량이 $1,851{\mu}g/g$로 다소 높았다. 4. 수량성은 2004년부터 2007년까지 4개년간 실시한 지역 적응시험결과 강원도 4개소 평균수량은 2.68 MT/ha로 '태광콩' 2.56 MT/ha보다 약 4% 증수하였다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.58-66
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• 2019

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of antibiotic-loaded cement spacers (ALCSs) for the treatment of diabetic foot infections with osteomyelitis as a salvage procedure and to analyze the risk factors of treatment failure. Materials and Methods: This study reviewed retrospectively 39 cases of diabetic foot infections with osteomyelitis who underwent surgical treatment from 2009 to 2017. The mean age and follow-up period were $62{\pm}13years$ and $19.2{\pm}23.3months$, respectively. Wounds were graded using the Wagner and Strauss classification. X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (or bone scan) and deep tissue cultures were taken preoperatively to diagnose osteomyelitis. The ankle-brachial index, toe-brachial index (TBI), and current perception threshold were checked. Lower extremity angiography was performed and if necessary, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was conducted preoperatively. As a surgical treatment, meticulous debridement, bone curettage, and ALCS placement were employed in all cases. Between six and eight weeks after surgery, ALCS removal and autogenous iliac bone graft were performed. The treatment was considered successful if the wounds had healed completely within three months without signs of infection and no additional amputation within six months. Results: The treatment success rate was 82.1% (n=32); 12.8% (n=5) required additional amputation and 5.1% (n=2) showed delayed wound healing. Bacterial growth was confirmed in 82.1% (n=32) with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus being the most commonly identified strain (23.1%, n=9). The lesions were divided anatomically into four groups; the largest number was the toes: (1) toes (41.0%, n=16), (2) metatarsals (35.9%, n=14), (3) midfoot (5.1%, n=2), and (4) hindfoot (17.9%, n=7). A significant difference in the Strauss wound score and TBI was observed between the treatment success group and failure group. Conclusion: The insertion of ALCSs can be a useful treatment option in diabetic foot infections with osteomyelitis. Low scores in the Strauss classification and low TBI are risk factors of treatment failure.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.343-351
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• 2020

BACKGROUND: Irrigation water is known to be one of the major sources of bacterial contamination in agricultural products. In addition, anti-microbial resistance (AMR) bacteria in food products possess serious threat to humans. This study was aimed at investigating the prevalence of foodborne bacteria in irrigation water and evaluating their anti-microbial susceptibility. METHODS AND RESULTS: Surface water (n = 66 sites) and groundwater (n = 40 sites) samples were collected from the Gyeongi and Gangwon provinces of South Korea during April, July, and October 2019. To evaluate the safety of water, fecal indicators (Escherichia coli) and foodborne pathogens (E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes) were examined. E. coli isolates from water were further tested for antimicrobial susceptibility using VITEK2 system. Overall, detection rate of foodborne pathogens in July was highest among three months. The prevalence of pathogenic E. coli (24%), Salmonella (3%), and L. monocytogenes (3%) was higher in surface water, while only one ground water site was contained with pathogenic E. coli (2.5%). Of the 343 E. coli isolates, 22.7% isolates were resistant to one or more antimicrobials (ampicillin (18.7%), trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (7.0%), and ciprofloxacin (6.7%)). CONCLUSION: To enhance the safety of agricultural products, it is necessary to frequently monitor the microbial quality of water.

• Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.290-295
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• 2017

Objectives: Dental plaque emits red fluorescence under a visible blue light near the ultra-violet end of the light spectrum. The fluorescence characteristics of each microorganism have been reported in several studies. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in red fluorescence of oral microorganisms that is affected by blood in the culture media. Methods: The gram-positive Actinomyces naeslundii (AN, KCTC 5525) and Lactobacillus casei (LC, KCTC 3109) and gram negative Prevotella intermedia (PI, KCTC 3692) that are known to emit red fluorescence were used in this study. Each bacterium was activated in broth and cultivated in different agar media at $37^{\circ}C$ for 7 days. Tryptic soy agar with hemin and vitamin $K_3$ (TSA), TSA with sheep blood (TSAB), basal medium mucin (BMM) medium, and BMM with sheep blood (BMMB) were used in this study. Fluorescence due to bacterial growth was observed under 405-nm wavelength blue light using the quantitative light-induced fluorescence-digital (QLF-D) device. The red, green, and blue fluorescence values of colonies were obtained using image-analysis software and the red to green ratio (R/G value) and red to total RGB ratio (R/RGB value) were calculated for quantitative comparison. Results: The QLF-D images of the AN, LC, and PI colonies showed red fluorescence in all media, but the fluorescence of all bacteria was reduced in TSA and BMM media, compared with in TSAB and BMMB media. Both the R/G and the R/RGB values of all bacteria were significantly reduced in growth media without blood (P<0.001). Conclusions: Based on this in vitro study, it can be concluded that red fluorescence of oral bacteria can be affected by growth components, especially blood. Blood-containing medium could be a significant factor influencing red fluorescence of oral bacteria. It can be further hypothesized that bleeding in the oral cavity can increase the red fluorescence of dental plaque.

• 한국버섯학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.140-144
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• 2023

본 연구는 길항성 미생물, Bacillus subtilis BSM320을 이용한 표고 푸른곰팡이병의 생물학적 방제를 목적으로 하였다. B. subtilis BSM320는 표고 톱밥배지 에서 분리된 T. hazianum을 포함한 3 Trichoderma 분리균주 대해 균사 생장을 억제하는 항균 활성을 나타냈다. B. subtilis BSM320은 1% glucose를 포함하는 LeCSMS물 추출물(LeCSMS WE)에서 4.2 × 10⁹±113.7 cfu/mL 세균수로 고밀도 배양 되었으며 상용배지 Lurina-Bertani broth 배지보다 높은 세균 밀도를 보였다. B. subtilis BSM320의 LeCSMS WE 배양액은 표고 자실체에 약해 없이 표고 톱밥 배지에 발생하는 푸른곰팡이병에 대하여 75%의 방제효과를 보였다. 그 결과는 LeCSMS 물 추출물 배양 B. subtilis BSM320는 표고 푸른곰팡이병의 생물학적 방제에 활용할 수 있는 것을 시사한다.

• 환경생물
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.479-485
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• 2021

고추에서 Colletotrichum scovillei를 검출하고 계수하기 위한 반선택배지가 개발되었다. 기본배지로서 Potato-dextrose-agar (PDA)가 사용되었다. 반선택배지의 최종 조성은 부생성곰팡이와 세균을 저해하고, C. scovillei의 생장에 양호할 수 있도록 확립되었다. 반선택배지는 pyribencarb와 pydiflumetofen 각각 40 ㎍ mL^-1와 세균을 방지하기 위한 streptomycin 100 ㎍ mL^-1를 포함한다. 배지의 pH는 85% lactic acid로 4.8로 조절했다. 반선택배지에 배양할 때 C. scovillei의 균사생육 저해율은 Fusarium속과 다른 부생균보다 뚜렷이 낮았다. 반선택배지에 과실과 줄기조직 현탁액을 평판배양하여 탄저병균이 자연 감염된 식물체로부터 C. scovillei가 검출되었고, 신뢰할 수 있고 정량할 수 있었다. 이것은 자연 감염된 고추조직에서 C. scovillei의 존재를 검출하기 위한 반선택성배지에 대한 처음 보고이다.