• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.417-421
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• 2004

A normal prion protein (PrPc) is converted to a protease resistant isoform (PrPsc) by an apparent self-propagating activity in bovine spongiform encephalopathies (BSE), which is a neurodegenerative disease. The cDNA encoding bovine PrP open reading frame (ORP) in Korean cattle was cloned by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The cloned cDNA had a length of 795 base pairs which coded for a protein of 264 amino acid residues with a calculated molecular mass of 28.6 kDa. Identities of 90, 90, 79 and 78% on nucleotide and 94, 94, 84, and 84% on amino acid sequence were shown to PrP genes from sheep, goat, human, and mouse, respectively. The cloned DNA was ligated into the pQE30 expression vector and transformed into E. coli M15. The PrP was expressed by induction with isopropyl-$\beta$-D-thiogalactoside (IPTG) and purified on the Ni-NTA affinity column. High specific activities of the recombinant PrP were observed in the fraction of pH 5.8 eluate and showed a molecular mass of-29 kDa on SDS-PAGE and Western blot analysis.

• 대한바이러스학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.221-233
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• 1999

Prospect Hill Virus (PHV) is the well known serotype of hantavirus, a newly established genus in family Bunyaviridae. Extensive studies have upheld the original view of PHV genetics with three genes such as nucleocapsid (N) protein, envelope proteins (G1, G2) and RNA dependent RNA polymerase. In this study, we report the existence of additional gene that is encoded in an overlapping reading frame of the N protein gene within S genome segment of PHV. This gene is expected to encode a nonstructural small (NSs) protein and it seems to be only found in PHV infected cell. The presence and synthesis of NSs protein could be demonstrated in the cell infected with PHV using anti-peptide sera specific to the predicted amino acid sequence deduced from the second open reading frame. Ribosomal synthesis of this protein appears to occur at AUG codon at the 83rd base of S genome segment, downstream of N protein initiation codon. This protein is small in size (10.4 KDa) and highly basic in nature. The expression strategy of NSs protein appears that a signal mRNA is used to translate both N and NSs protein in PHV infected cell. 10 KDa protein in virus infected cell lysates can bind to mimic dsRNA. This fact strongly suggests that NSs protein may be involved in virus replication on late phase of viral life cycle.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.367-375
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• 2016

국내에서 육성된 옥수수 90 품종 및 자식 계통에 대하여 microsatellite 마커를 활용하여 DNA 프로파일 데이터베이스를 구축한 다음 공시품종에 따른 유전적 유사도 분석 및 품종식별력 검정에 대한 연구를 수행하였다. 옥수수 90품종을 100개의 microsatellite 마커로 검정하고 대립유전자의 패턴이 우수하고 다형성 정도가 높은 13개를 선정하여 분석하였을 때 대립유전자의 수는 5 ~ 24개까지 다양하게 분포하였고 평균 대립유전자의 수는 13.69개로 높았다. PIC 값의 경우도 0.716 ~ 0.942 범위에 속하였고 평균값은 0.865로 아주 높았다. 옥수수 90품종 및 계통에 대하여 UPGMA 분석에 의한 계통도를 작성하였을 때, 옥수수의 품종 유형 및 품종 육성 계보에 따라 5개의 대그룹으로 나누어졌다. 본 연구에서 구축됨 옥수수 자식계통 및 품종별 microsatellite DNA 프로파일 데이터베이스는 신품종과 기 육성된 품종과 유전적 유사도 분석이 가능하기 때문에 품종보호출원시 대조품종 선정 및 품종진위성과 관련된 종자분쟁에 매우 유용하게 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.29-38
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• 2003

This paper deals with an automated computer-aided process planning and die design system with which designer can determine operation sequences even after only a little experience in process planning and die design of multi former-bolt products by multi-stage former working. The approach is based on knowledge-based rules, and a process knowledge base consisting of design rules is built. Knowledge fur the system is formulated from plasticity theories, empirical results and the empirical knowledge of field experts. Programs for the system have been written in AutoLISP for AutoCAD with a personal computer. An attempt is made to link programs incorporating a number of expert design rules with the process variables obtained by commercial FEM softwares, DEFORM and ANSYS, to form a useful package. The system is composed of four main modules. The process planning and die design module considers several factors, such as the complexities of preform geometry, punch and die profiles, specifications of available multi former, and the availability of standard parts. It can provide a flexible process based on either the reduction in the number of forming sequences by combining the possible two processes in sequence, or the reduction of deviation of the distribution and the level of the required forming loads by controlling the forming ratios. The system uses 2D geometry recognition and is integrated with the technology of process planning, die design, and CAE analysis. The standardization of die parts for multi former-bolt products requiring a cold forging process is described. The system developed makes it possible to design and manufacture multi former-bolt products more efficiently.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.70-78
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• 1988

To separate and utilize the main components of hardwood (Quercus mongolica) by organosov pulping (ester pulping), chips were cooked at various conditions such as; the solvent ratio (acetic acid: ethylacetate: water, 50:25:25; 33:33:34; 25:50:25), maximum temperature (165, 170, $175^{\circ}C$), and cooking times (2, 2.5, 3 hr). The pulps were bleached by the sequences of CEDED, C/DEDED, PEDED. Lignin, sugars, and acetic acid were separated from black liquor and washing liquors. 1. The selective delignification at optimal pulp yield (43-45%) was obtained by cooking at acetic acid: ethylace tate: water ratio of 33:34:34 for 3 hr at $170^{\circ}C$. But in this case, kappa no. of the pulp was not reduced under 60 points. 2. Kappa no. of the pulp could be dropped by an acetone wash to remove reprecipitated lignin a t cooked pulp. 3. The unbleached pulps had a brightness of 45-50%, whereas the bleached pulps gave at 88-93% brightness. Tensile, burst, and tear strengths of the bleached pulps were lower than those of kraft pulp, especially in tear strength. The pulps which were bleached with CEDED sequence were higher in strengths than another bleaching sequences. 4. Lignin of 90-95%(lignin base on wood)was separated from black liquor and washing liquors, while the purified sugars and recovery of acetic acid were a low. An organic phase composed of acetic acid, ethylacetate, and water was separated to a two-phase system by proper adjustment of the solvent ratios.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.788-795
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• 2011

병원균에 대한 정확한 동정은 임상 연구실에서 필수적인 요소의 하나이다. Chyseobacterium indologenes에 대한 동정을 포함한 분자생물학적 분석과 리보솜의 16S rRNA 유전자로 한국에서 추출한 17검체와 GenBank에서 Chyseobacterium속 검색을 통해 이들과 계통관계를 평가하였다. C. indologenes의 배당 서열은 1,176 nucleotides였다. C. indologenes 내의 서열 변이는 주로 염기 치환이었다. 한국의 C. indologenes 검체는 다른 나라의 동 종과 크게 다르지 않았다. 그런데 한국의 C. indologenes의 치환율은 GenBank에 있는 동종보다 높았다. C. indologenes는 C. isbiliense, C. hominis, C. hispanicum, C. molle, C. hungaricum, and C. pallidum과 자매종을 형성하였다.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.123-136
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• 2012

Diseases caused by begomoviruses (family Geminiviridae, genus Begomovirus) constitute a serious constraint to tropical and sub-tropical agro-ecosystems worldwide. In recent years, they have also introduced in temperate regions of the world where they have great impact and are posing a serious threat to a variety of greenhouse crops. Begomoviral diseases can in extreme cases reduce yields to zero leading to catastrophic losses in agriculture. They are still evolving and pose a serious threat to sustainable agriculture across the world, particularly in tropics and sub-tropics. Till recently, there have been no records on the occurrence of begomoviral disease in South Korea, however, the etiology of other plant viral diseases are known since last century. The first begomovirus infected sample was collected from sweet potato plant in 2003 and since then there has been gradual increase in the begomoviral epidemics specially in tomato and sweet potato crops. So far, 48 begomovirus sequences originating from various plant species have been submitted in public sequence data base from different parts of the country. The rapid emergence of begomoviral epidemics might be with some of the factors like evolution of new variants of the viruses, appearance of efficient vectors, changing cropping systems, introduction of susceptible plant varieties, increase in global trade in agricultural products, intercontinental transportation networks, and changes in global climatic conditions. Another concern might be the emergence of a begomovirus complex and satellite DNA molecules. Thorough understanding of the pathosystems is needed for the designing of effective managements. Efforts should also be made towards the integration of the resistant genes for the development of transgenic plants specially tomato and sweet potato as they have been found to be widely infected in South Korea. There should be efficient surveillance for emergence or incursions of other begomoviruses and biotypes of whitefly. This review discusses the general characteristics of begomoviruses, transmission by their vector B. tabaci with an especial emphasis on the occurrence and distribution of begomoviruses in South Korea, and control measures that must be addressed in order to develop more sustainable management strategies.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.42-48
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• 2001

출아 효모인 Saccharomyces cerevisiae의 베타-1,3-글루칸 생합성의 결함을 초래하는 돌연변이 유전자(sool-1)를 분리하여 돌연변이 부위의 염기서열을 결정하고 그 특성을 분석하였다. cool-1 유전자의 염기서열 분석 결과, 681번의 염기인 G가 A로 치환되어 Soolp의 $Gly^{227}$이 Asp로 치환되는 결과를 나타내는 것으로 판명되었고, cool-1 유전자는 기존에 보고된 retl-1 유전자와 동일한 돌연변이 유전자로 판명되었다. 그러나, ret1-1이 나타내는 온도감수성 형질은 배지에 1.2 M sorbitol 등의 삼투안정제를 첨가하면 극복될 수 있으며, cool-l/retl-1의 돌연변이 부위가 세포벽합성 관련 단백질의 번역 후 수식과정에 영향을 미친 것임을 확인하였다. 한편, Soolp/$\alpha$-COP의 N-말단에 존재하는 6개의 WD40 domain중 5번째 WD40 domain이 효모의 세포벽 합성이나 구조유지에 중요한 역할을 담당할 것임을 시사하는 결과를 얻었다.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.527-536
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• 2003

독도 화산은 크게 8개 암석단위로 구분되며 이 암석단위와 그 층서는 독도가 해수면 위에서 적어도 3차례 분출윤회를 거치면서 성층화산을 형성하였음을 나타낸다. 각 분출윤회는 분출 환경에 따라 몇 단계의 분출양식이 바뀌면서 진행되었으며 벌카니언 분출이 가장 지배적이었음을 보여준다. 독도의 원래 화산형태는 지질구조와 공간적인 암상변화로부터 복원해본다면 작은 성층화산이고 북동부에 작은 칼데라를 가진다. 해수면 위의 독도는 이 성층화산의 외륜 남서부 잔류체라는 것을 지시하고 화구가 북동부 수백m의 근거리에 위치하고 있는 것으로 추정된다. 해수면 아래에서 독도 화산은 수심 약 90∼175m까지 아주 완만한 경사를 가지는 넓고 평탄한 부분이 직경 약 11km가량 형성되어 있다. 그 아래 수심 200∼2,000m까지는 상대적으로 급경사를 이루며 기저부 폭이 약 25∼30km를 이룬다. 따라서 해수면 아래의 독도 화산은 마치 거대한 순상화산을 닮은 평정해산을 나타낸다. 그러므로 독도 화산은 해수면 아래 해저까지 전체를 고려한다면 거대한 평정해산 위에 작은 성층화산을 갖는 복식화산을 나타낸다.

• 생태와환경
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• 제37권2호통권107호
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• pp.241-247
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• 2004

부영양 호수로부터 살조 세균을 분리하고 동정한 결과 Anabaena cylindrica NIES-19를 유릴 탄소원으로 이용하는 double layer방법으로 15종의 살조세균을 분리하였으며 높은 살조 활성을 나타내는 4종의 살조세균 AK-05, AK-07, AK-13 그리고 AK-28을 선별하여 살조 능력을 비교하였다. 이들 중에 AK-05가 가장 높은 살조 활성을 나타내었으며 이를 16S rDNA염기서열을 분석한결과 Acidovorax temperans와 99.5%의 유사성을 나타내어 Acidovorax temperans AK-05로 명명하였다. A. temperans AK-05의 배양 여액을 A. cylindrica NIES-19에 뚜렷한 살조 활성을 나타내었으며, 이것의 살조 활성 능력을 분석한 결과 살조 활성에 관여하는 주요 물질은 non-protein이며 열에 안정적이었다. 이러한 살조 활성 능력은 알칼리 조건과 25${\sim}$$30^{\circ}C$에서 가장 높게 나타냈다. 따라서 이와 같은 특성은 일반적으로 알칼리 조건을 야기하는 Cyanobacteria에 의한 water blooms이 발생하는 호수에 적용하는데 매우 유리할 것으로 여겨진다.