• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.114-126
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• 2019

This paper introduces three ways to determine host-guest complexation of cucurbit[7]uril (CB[7]) with homocysteine (Hcy). After preincubating Hcy and cysteine (Cys) with CB[7], Ellman's reagent (DTNB) was used to detect Hcy and Cys. Only Cys reacted with DTNB and Hcy gave a retarded color change. This suggests that the -SH group of Hcy is buried inside CB[7]. Human cystathionine ${\gamma}-lyase$ (hCGL) decreased the level of Hcy degradation after preincubating Hcy and CB[7]. These results suggest that the amount of free Hcy available was decreased by the formation of a Hcy-CB[7] complex. The immunological signal of anti-Hcy monoclonal antibody was decreased significantly by preincubating CB[7] with Hcy. The ELISA results also show that ethanethiol group ($-CH_2CH_2SH$) of Hcy, which is an epitope of anti-Hcy monoclonal antibody, was blocked by the cavity in CB[7]. Overall, CB[7] can act as a host by binding selectively with Hcy, but not Cys. The calculated half-complexation formation concentration of CB[7] was 58.2 nmol using Ellman's protocol, 97.9 nmol using hCGL assay and 87.7 nmol using monoclonal antibody. The differing binding abilities of Hcy and Cys towards the CB[7] host may offer a simple and useful method for determining the Hcy concentration in plasma or serum.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.246-250
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• 2013

We previously reported that the extract from cuttlebone (CB) has wound healing effect in burned lesion of rat. In present study, the main component of CB extract was analyzed and its wound healing activity was evaluated by using in vitro acute inflammation model. The extract of CB stimulated macrophages to increase the production of TNF-${\alpha}$. The extract also enhanced the production of TGF-${\beta}$ and VEGF, which were involved in angiogenesis and fibroblast activation. The treatment with CB extract enhanced proliferation of murine fibroblast. CB extract also induced the activation of fibroblast to increase the secretion of matrix metalloproteases 1 (MMP1). The constituent of CB extract which has wound healing activity was identified as chitin by HPLC analysis. The mechanism that the CB extract helps to promote healing of burned lesion is associated with that chitin in CB extracts stimulated wound skins to induce acute inflammation and to promoted cell proliferation and MMP expression in fibroblast. Our results suggest that CB or chitin can be a new candidate material for the treatment of skin wound such as ulcer and burn.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.45-51
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• 2019

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of concha bullosa (CB) and nasal septal deviation (NSD) and their impact on maxillary sinus volume (MSV). Materials and Methods: Cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images of 106 Emirati people were used in this study. The direction and angle of septal deviation were calculated. The presence of CB, which could be unilateral, contralateral, or bilateral in relation to the direction of NSD, was also recorded. MSV was measured using reconstructed Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine images on Dolphin 3D imaging software version 11.8 premium (Dolphin Imaging, Chatsworth, CA, USA). P values<0.05 were considered to indicate statistical significance. Results: CB was detected in 37.7% of the sample; 20.7% of the sample showed single unilateral CB and 16.6% had single bilateral CB. NSD was seen in 74.5% of the sample. In the participants with CB, 45.5% showed mild deviation, 34.4% showed moderate deviation, and only 12.5% showed severe septal deviation. CB, but not NSD, was associated with significantly higher MSV on the affected side (P=0.001). Conclusion: Although NSD was observed in more than two-thirds of the sample and CB was present in more than one-third of the sample, only CB had a significant impact on MSV.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.53-62
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• 2004

We have prepared polymer composites of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ionomers (Surlyn 8940) containing polar segments and metal ions by melt blending with carbon black (CB) as a conductive filler. The resistivity and positive temperature coefficient (PTC) of the ionomer/LDPE/CB composites were investigated with respect to the CB content. The ionomer content has an effect on the resistivity and percolation threshold of the polymer composites; the percolation curve exhibits a plateau at low CB content. The PTC intensity of the crosslinked ionomer/LDPE/CB composite decreased slightly at low ionomer content, and increased significantly above a critical concentration of the ionomer. Irradiation-induced crosslinking could increase the PTC intensity and decrease the NTC effect of the polymer composites. The minimum switching current (Ι$\sub$trip/) of the polymer composites decreased with temperature; the ratio of Ι$\sub$trip/ for the ionomer/LDPE/CB composite decreased to a greater extent than that of the LDPE/CB composite. The average temperature coefficient of resistance (${\alpha}$$\sub$T/) for the polymer composites increased in the low-temperature region.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제81권3호
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• pp.228-232
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• 2018

Background: Chronic bronchitis (CB) is an important phenotype in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The purpose of this study is to evaluate different pattern of COPD assessment test (CAT) score between CB and non-CB patients. Methods: Patients were recruited from 45 centers in Korea, as part of the Korean COPD Subgroup Study cohort. CB was defined when sputum continued for at least 3 months. Results: Total 958 patients with COPD were eligible for analysis. Among enrolled patients, 328 (34.2%) were compatible with CB. The CAT score was significantly higher in patients with CB than non-CB, and each component of CAT score showed a similar result. CB was significantly associated with CAT score when adjusted with age, sex, modified Medical Research Council, and post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 second. Each component of CAT score between patients with CB and non-CB showed different pattern according to Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Conclusion: CAT score is significantly higher in patients with CB than non-CB. Each component of CAT score was significantly different between two groups.

• 한국균학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.118-123
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• 2012

대표적인 감귤 녹색곰팡이병(Penicillium digitatum) 방제용 생물농약을 개발하고자 제주도내 7개 과수원으로부터 채집된 citrus 잎에서 21균주의 내생세균을 분리하였다. 그 중 5개의 세균이 녹색곰팡이병균 P. digitatum에 항균활성을 나타냈으며, 대치배양에서 가장 강력한 항균활성을 보인 CB3 균주가 선발되었다. CB3 균주는 간상형의 그람 양성세균으로 생리 생화학적 특성과 gyrA 유전자 염기서열 분석에 의해 Bacillus velezensis로 동정되었다. CB3 균주는 감귤 저장병 병원균 Penicillium digitatum에 강력한 항균활성을 나타내었다. $1{\times}10^5$ spores/ml에 이르는 고농도의 P. digitatum을 감귤에 상처접종했을 때에도, $1{\times}10^8$ cfu/ml의 CB3에 의한 방제효과는 66.7%로 매우 높았다. 본 연구결과, Bacillus velezensis CB3의 안정성과 강한 방제활성 등을 고려할 때 유용 친환경적 방제제로서 매우 가치가 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.490-497
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• 2010

근권토양으로부터 고추역병균을 포함한 다양한 식물 병원성 곰팡이에 대하여 항균활성이 강한 세균을 분리하였다. 이 세균은 16S rRNA gene서열 분석 결과 Lysobacter enzymogens로 동정되었고 LE429로 명명 하였다. LE429는 chitinase, ${\beta}-1$, 3-glucanase, protease, gelatinase, lipase 및 항생물질과 같은 다양한 이차대사산물을 분비하였다. 항생물질은 diaon HP-20 및 sephadex LH-20 컬럼크로마토그래피 및 HPLC로 정제하여, GC-EI 및 GC-CI분석을 통하여 phenylacetic acid로 동정되었다. Field 실험에서 LE429의 고추 병해 억제 효과를 조사하기 위해 LE429배양액(CB), Neem oil 용액 (NO), LE429배양액과 Neem oil 용액을 섞은 혼합액(CB+NO), 그리고 대조구로서 물(CON)을 각각 고추에 처리하였다. 고추의 수량구성요소는 일반적으로 CB 처리구가 가장 높았고, CB+NO, CON 그리고 NO 순서로 나타났다. CB 처리구에서 병원성 곰팡이는 강하게 억제 되었지만, 몇몇 해충이 발견되었다. NO 처리구에서는 해충은 발견 되지 않았지만, 병원성 곰팡이가 발견 되었다. 하지만, CB+NO 처리구에서 병원성 곰팡이 및 해충이 전혀 발견 되지 않았다. 결론적으로, 2차 대 사산물을 생산하는 LE429와 Neem oil의 혼합액은 고추에 발생하는 병원성 곰팡이와 해충에 대한 좋은 생물학적 방제제가 될 수 있다고 사료된다.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.353-366
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• 2023

Background/Aims: This study aimed to clarify the efficacy and safety of pancreatic duct lavage cytology combined with a cell-block method (PLC-CB) for possible pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDACs). Methods: This study included 41 patients with suspected PDACs who underwent PLC-CB mainly because they were unfit for undergoing endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine needle aspiration. A 6-Fr double lumen catheter was mainly used to perform PLC-CB. Final diagnoses were obtained from the findings of resected specimens or clinical outcomes during surveillance after PLC-CB. Results: Histocytological evaluations using PLC-CB were performed in 87.8% (36/41) of the patients. For 31 of the 36 patients, final diagnoses (invasive PDAC, 12; pancreatic carcinoma in situ, 5; benignancy, 14) were made, and the remaining five patients were excluded due to lack of surveillance periods after PLC-CB. For 31 patients, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of PLC-CB for detecting malignancy were 94.1%, 100%, and 96.8%, respectively. In addition, they were 87.5%, 100%, and 94.1%, respectively, in 17 patients without pancreatic masses detectable using endoscopic ultrasonography. Four patients developed postprocedural pancreatitis, which improved with conservative therapy. Conclusions: PLC-CB has an excellent ability to detect malignancies in patients with possible PDACs, including pancreatic carcinoma in situ.

• 대한용접접합학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한용접접합학회 1994년도 특별강연 및 춘계학술발표 개요집
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• pp.1-20
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• 1994

In order for manufacturing companies to remain competitive it Is necessary for them to review continually their fabrication methods. The use of power beams for welding and cutting offer significant opportunities for industry to improve its product quality and increase profitability. This paper discusses a number of current industrial applications for electron beam and laser welding.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.709-716
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• 2014

The objective of this study was to compare the characteristics that define the quality of Woorimatdag$^{TM}$ (WM, a certified meat-type commercial Korea indigenous chicken breed) and a commercial broiler breed (Ross, CB). Two hundred WM and 200 CB chickens that were 1-d-old and mixed sex were obtained from a commercial hatchery and randomly assigned to floor pens (20 chickens per pen, $3.0{\times}2.0m$) and raised under the same environmental conditions. WM breast meat contained significantly higher crude protein and ash as well as lower crude fat than CB breast meat (p<0.05). WM breast meat had slightly higher alanine, histidine, isoleucine, and glycine as well as lower phenylalanine content than CB breast meat (p<0.05), and the WM breast meat had a low ratio of unsaturated to saturated fatty acid composition (p<0.05). However, arachidonic acid composition was higher in the WM than the CB breast meat. In addition, the inosin-5'-monophosphate content was also higher in the WM compared with the CB breast (p<0.05). The WM breast meat had higher total collagen content compared with CB breast meat. WM soup taste received higher scores with regard to sensory evaluation compared with CB soup (p<0.05). From these results, we conclude that higher amount of protein and flavor precursors and lower amount of fat in the breast meat of WM could be attractive by consumer when compared with CB.