• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.59-67
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• 2011

Background: Insulin resistance is an integral feature of metabolic syndromes, including obesity, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia. In this study, we evaluated whether the aloe component could reduce obesity-induced inflammation and the occurrence of metabolic disorders such as blood glucose and insulin resistance. Methods: Male C57BL/6 obese mice fed a high-fat diet for 54 days received a supplement of aloe formula (PAG, ALS, Aloe QDM, and Aloe QDM complex) or pioglitazone (PGZ) and were compared with unsupplemented controls (high-fat diet; HFD) or mice fed a regular diet (RD). RT-PCR and western blot analysis were used to quantify the expression of obesity-induced inflammation. Results: Aloe QDM lowered fasting blood glucose and plasma insulin compared with HFD. Obesity-induced inflammatory cytokine (IL-$1{\beta}$, -6, -12, TNF-${\alpha}$) and chemokine (CX3CL1, CCL5) mRNA and protein were decreased markedly, as was macrophage infiltration and hepatic triglycerides by Aloe QDM. At the same time, Aloe QDM decreased the mRNA and protein of $PPAR{\gamma}/LXR{\alpha}$ and $11{\beta}$-HSD1 both in the liver and WAT. Conclusion: Dietary aloe formula reduces obesity-induced glucose tolerance not only by suppressing inflammatory responses but also by inducing anti-inflammatory cytokines in the WAT and liver, both of which are important peripheral tissues affecting insulin resistance. The effect of Aloe QDM complex in the WAT and liver are related to its dual action on $PPAR{\gamma}$ and $11{\beta}$-HSD1 ression and its use as a nutritional intervention against T2D and obesity-related inflammation is suggested.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.240-248
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• 2013

In this study, we compared the immune cell populations in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) synovial fluid, which shows lymphoid tissue-like structure, with those in tonsils, which are normal secondary lymphoid tissues. Firstly, we found that $CD4^-CD11b^+$ macrophages were the major population in RA synovial fluid and that B cells were the major population in tonsils. In addition, synovial fluid from patients with osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative joint disease, contained $CD4^+CD11b^+$monocytes as the major immune cell population. Secondly, we categorized three groups based on the proportion of macrophages found in RA synovial fluid: (1) the macrophage-high group, which contained more than 80% macrophages; (2) the macrophage-intermediate group, which contained between 40% and 80% macrophages; and (3) the macrophage-low group, which contained less than 40% macrophages. In the macrophage-low group, more lymphoid tissue inducer (LTi)-like cells were detected, and the expression of OX40L and TRANCE in these cells was higher than that in the other groups. In addition, in this group, the suppressive function of regulatory T cells was downregulated. Finally, CXCL13 expression was higher in RA synovial fluid than in tonsils, but CCL21 expression was comparable in synovial fluid from all groups and in tonsils. These data demonstrate that increased lymphocyte infiltration in RA synovial fluid is correlated with an increase in LTi-like cells and the elevation of the chemokine expression.

• 전자공학회논문지A
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• 제30A권12호
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• pp.51-59
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• 1993

A 4${\times}10^{19}cm^{3}$ carbon-doped base AlGaAs/GaAs HBY was grown using carbontetracholoride(CCl$_4$) by atmospheric pressure MOCVD. Abruptness of emitter-base junction was characterized by SIMS(secondary ion mass spectorscopy) and the doping concentration of base layer was confirmed by DXRD(double crystal X-ray diffractometry). Mesa-type HBTs were fabricated using wet etching and lift-off technique. The base sheet resistance of R$_{sheet}$=550${\Omega}$/square was measured using TLM(transmission line model) method. The fabricated transistor achieved a collector-base junction breakdown voltage of BV$_{CBO}$=25V and a critical collector current density of J$_{O}$=40kA/cm$^2$ at V$_{CE}$=2V. The 50$\times$100$\mu$$^2$ emitter transistor showed a common emitter DC current gain of h$_{FE}$=30 at a collector current density of JS1CT=5kA/cm$^2$ and a base current ideality factor of ηS1EBT=1.4. The high frequency characterization of 5$\times$50$\mu$m$^2$ emitter transistor was carried out by on-wafer S-parameter measurement at 0.1~18.1GHz. Current gain cutoff frequency of f$_{T}$=27GHz and maximum oscillation frequency of f$_{max}$=16GHz were obtained from the measured Sparameter and device parameters of small-signal lumped-element equivalent network were extracted using Libra software. The fabricated HBT was proved to be useful to high speed and power spplications.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.579-584
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• 2011

Sulfonated poly (ether sulfone)s containing BFBN were prepared from 2,3-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-2-butenedinitrile , 4,4-sulfonyldiphenol and sulfonated 4,4'-difluorodiphenylsulfone sodium salt using potassium carbonate, and followed acidification reaction with 1M $H_2SO_4$. BFBN was prepared from 4-fluorobenzylcyanide, $CCl_4$, NaOH using trimethylbenzylammoniumchloride . Sulfonated poly(ether sulfone)s containing BFBN were studied by FT-IR, $^1H$-NMR spectroscopy, and thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA). The water uptake of synthesized S-PBFBN membranes exhibit 31~62% compared with 28% of Nafion 211. The S-PBFBN membranes exhibit proton conductivities ($80^{\circ}C$, RH 100) of 53.8~117.4 mS/cm compared with 137.4 mS/cm of Nafion 211.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제39권11호
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• pp.837-841
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• 1995

사염화탄소 속에서 티오프로피온아미드(TPA)와 triethylphosphine oxide(TEPO), triethylphosphine oxide(TPPO), trimethylphosphate(TMP), 그리고 tributyl phosphate(TBP)간의 수소 결합에 대한 열역학적 상수들을 근적외선 분광법을 이용하여 구하였다. TPA의 .nu./.alpha./+amide 2 조합띠는 TPA 단위체 및 수소 결합을 이룬 TPA의 띠로 이루어져 있음이 확인되어 이 띠를 두 개의 Lorentzian-Gaussian 곱함수의 띠로 분해하였다. 온도 및 농도의 변화에 따른 이 조합띠의 변화기로부터 TPA와 TEPO, TPPO, TMP, TBP의 수소 결합 엔탈피는 각각 -21.4, -16.8, -12.8, -12.9kJ/mol이었다. 이 결과는 치환기의 inductive effect 및 steric effect로 설명할 수 있다.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제26권10호
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• pp.1525-1528
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• 2005

The synthesis and characterization of ${K_3[Ru(C_2O_4)3]{\cdot}4H_2O\;(C_2O_4}^{2-}$ = oxalato anoin) complex are described, and its redox properties (in buffer solution of pH = 12) have been investigated. This complex is used for in situ generation of oxoruthenates complexes which have been characterized by electronic spectroscopy. Reaction of ${K_3[Ru(C_2O_4)3]{\cdot}4H_2O$ with excess ${S_2O_8}^{2-}$ in molar KOH generates trans-${[RuO_3(OH)_2]^{2-}/S_2O_8}^{2-}$ reagent while with excess ${BrO_3}^-$ in molar $Na_2CO_3$ generates ${[RuO_4]^-/BrO_3}^-$ reagent. Avoiding the direct use of [$RuO_4$] the organic-soluble $(n-Pr_4N)^+[RuO_4]^-$, (TPAP) has been isolated by reaction of $K_3[Ru(C_2O_4)3]{\cdot}4H_2O$ with excess ${BrO_3}^-$ in molar carbonate and n-$Pr_4$NOH. In a mixture of $H_2O/CCl_4$ ruthenium tetraoxide can be generated by reaction of $K_3[Ru(C_2O_4)3]{\cdot}4H_2O$ with excess ${IO_4}^-$. The catalytic activities of oxoruthenates that have been made from $K_3[Ru(C_2O_4)3]{\cdot}4H_2O$ towards the oxidation of benzyl alcohol, piperonyl alcohol, benzaldehyde and benzyl amine at room temperature have been studied.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.52-59
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• 2017

Background: Korean Red Ginseng extract (KRG, Panax ginseng Meyer) and its constituents have been used for treating diabetes. However, in diet-induced obese mice, it is unclear whether KRG can enhance the glucose-lowering action of rosiglitazone (ROSI), a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma synthetic activator. Methods: Oral glucose tolerance tests (oGTTs) were performed after 4 days of treatment with a vehicle (CON), KRG [500 mg/kg body weight (b.w.)], ROSI (3.75 mg/kg b.w, 7.5 mg/kg b.w, and 15 mg/kg b.w.), or ROSI and KRG (RK) in obese mice on a high-fat diet. Adipose tissue morphology, crown-like structures (CLSs), and inflammation were compared by hematoxylin-eosin staining or quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Results: The area under the glucose curve (AUC) was significantly lower in the RK group (15 mg/kg b.w. and 500 mg/kg b.w. for ROSI and KRG, respectively) than in the CON group. There was no significant difference in the AUC between the CON and the other groups. Furthermore, the AUC was significantly lower in the RK group than in the ROSI group. The expression of the Ccl2 gene and the number of CLSs were significantly reduced in the RK group than in the CON group. Conclusion: Our results show a potential enhancement of ROSI-induced improvement of glucose regulation by the combined treatment with KRG.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제17권10호
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• pp.1381-1386
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• 2007

황금에 대한 수 추출물의 열 변환에 의한 생리활성 변화를 보기 위하여 HPLC를 통한 peak분석과 기능성 평가를 하였다. 열처리 전의 시료 (CW)와 열처리 후의 시료 (CHW)간의 peak분석에서 CW와 CHW의 비교 시 A와 B가 없어지고 열처리 후에 C라는 다른 물질의 peak가 형성됨을 알 수 있었다. 또한, 전체적인 기능성 평가에서 항산화성에서는 CW와 CHW 별 차이가 없었고, 항고혈압 활성은 CW가 높았다. 항암성에 있어서 폐암에서는 CW가 높았고, 위암, 간암, 후두암 등에는 CHW가 높게 나왔다. 그리고, 멜라닌 생성세포의 멜라닌 생성 억제는 CHW에서 약 80%로 매우 높게 나타났다. 결론적으로 열처리를 통한 시료 내 구성성분의 변환이 기능성 차이를 보여주며, 이는 새로운 열 변환 물질의 생성 때문으로 판단된다. 이들 변화된 물질은 황금의 주성분인 Baicalin 외의 물질이 열 변환 된 것으로, 생성된 물질에 대한 구조분석이 필요한 것으로 사료된다.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.11-15
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 헛개나무를 숙취해소 및 간 보호 관련기능성 식품으로 개발하기 위하여 헛개나무 열매, 잎 및 줄기 추출물의 알코올 분해효과를 확인하였고, 유효 성분의 추출조건을 확립하였으며, 동물실험을 통하여 혈중 알코올농도 저하 및 간 보호 효능을 검증하였다. 헛개나무의 열매 추출물이 가장 높은 알코올 분해 효능을 보였으며 대조군에 비해 38% 알코올 감소 효과가 있었다. 헛개 열매 (크기 : 4 mm)의 회분식 추출에서 유용 생리활성물질은 추출 6시간에 평형에 도달하였으며 총 3회의 추출로 대부분의 생리활성물질을 회수(>5%)할 수 있었다. 또한 동물실험에서 헛개 열매 추출물은 혈중 알코올 농도를 현저히 감소시켰으며 사염화탄소에 의한 간 독성 유발 쥐의 간 기능 수치인 AST, ALT 및 LDH 수준을 각각 45%, 52% 및 52% 감소시켜 헛개열매 추출물이 간 보호 효과가 있음을 확인하였다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.32-37
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• 2013

The scope of this study was to develop, design, and build an ex-situ remediation system of using the heating and water sparging treatment for the highly volatile DNAPL (Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid) contaminated groundwater, and to conduct pilot testing at the site contaminated with DNAPL. The TCE (Trichloroethylene) removal was at the highest rate of 94.6% with the water sparging at $70^{\circ}C$ in the lab-scale test. The pilot-scale remediation system was developed, designed, and fabricated based on the results of the lab-scale test conducted. During the pilot-scale testing, DNAPL-contaminated groundwater was detained at heat exchanger for the certain period of time for pre-heating through the heat exchanger using the thermal energy supplied from the heater. The heating system supplies thermal energy to the preheated DNAPL-contaminated groundwater directly and its highly volatile TCE, $CCl_4$ (Carbontetrachloride), Chloroform are vaporized, and its vaporized and treated water is return edback to the heat exchanger. In the pilot testing the optimum condition of the HWSRS was when the water temperature at the $40^{\circ}C$ and operated with water sparging concurrently, and its TCE removal rate was 90%. The efficiency of the optimized HWSRS has been confirmed through the long-term performance evaluation process.