• 지질공학
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.271-281
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 임기광산과 일광광산의 시료를 활용하여 동결/융해 실험을 진행하고 시료의 물성변화 및 표면 거칠기의 변화를 관찰하여 풍화양상을 분석하였다. 본 연구에서 사용된 동결/융해 실험의 온도 범위는 우리나라의 여름과 겨울철의 온도를 고려하여 $-20^{\circ}C$ ~ $+40^{\circ}C$로 설정하고 각각 설정한 온도까지 도달하는데 각 1시간, 목표온도를 유지하는데 1시간으로 총 4시간을 1 주기(cycle)로 하여 매 20 주기마다 풍화양상을 관찰하였다. 그 결과 동결/융해 시험의 반복횟수가 증가하면서 시료의 측정된 물성 값 중 공극률(porosity)은 두 개의 지역에서 0.05%와 0.15%의 차이를 보이며 증가하였고, 입자의 부피와 건조질량, 포화질량은 비교적 미세하게 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 또한, 다초점 레이저 스캔 현미경을 통해서는 측정한 선 거칠기와 면 거칠기 인자의 값들은 시간이 경과함에 있어 일정하게 증가 및 감소하는 경향을 보였으며, 다초점 레이저 스캔 현미경을 통해 촬영한 사진에서도 표면 거칠기가 변하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 공업화학
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.220-225
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• 2020

모발은 여러 가지 아미노산들을 포함하는 단백질로 이루어져 있다. 자외선(UV)은 태양광선중에서 모발손상에 가장 큰 영향을 미치며 모발 노화에 주된 역할을 한다. 본 연구의 목적은 전자현미경(SEM), 공초점현미경(CLSM) 및 적외선 현미경분광법(IR micro spectroscopy)을 이용하여 정상모발에 UVB를 조사한 후 특징적인 형태학적 및 화학적 구조변화를 알아보는 것이다. 에너지 분산형 X선 분광기가 부착된 전자현미경은 자외선 조사모발의 표면이 정상모발과 비교했을 때 거칠고 높은 산소원소의 함량을 보였다. 형광 및 3차원 위상 이미지를 CLSM으로 분석한 결과 정상모발의 초록색 형광방출이 UVB 조사모발에 비해 매우 높았다. 또한 fluorescamine 형광 염색법을 통해 UVB 조사모발은 정상모발에 비해 펩타이드 결합의 파괴로 생성된 자유 아미노기가 많음을 확인할 수 있었다. UVB 조사모발의 강한 푸른색 형광은 아미노기의 함량이 높다는 것을 의미하며, 이는 CLSM에서도 관찰되었다. 따라서 fluorescamine은 UVB 조사모발에서 펩타이드 결합의 파괴를 관찰하는데 유용한 도구가 될 수 있다. 정상모발과 UVB 조사모발의 단면을 IR micro-spectroscopy를 통해 이미지 맵핑(mapping)한 결과, UVB 조사모발은 정상 모발에 비해 모발의 표면은 물론 내부에 걸쳐 디설파이드 결합(disulfide bond)의 산화가 일어나고 있음을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 분광학적 방법은 단독 또는 다른 분석법과 함께 모발화장품의 개발에 응용될 수 있을 것이다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.182-190
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• 2018

The objective of this work is to evaluate the effect of polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers on electroosmotic flow (EOF) through skin. The effect of size and concentration of dendrimer was studied, using generation 1, 4 and 7 dendrimer (G1, G4 and G7, respectively). As a marker molecule for the direction and magnitude of EOF, a neutral molecule, acetoaminophen (AAP) was used. The visualization of dendrimer permeation into the current conducting pore (CCP) of skin was made using G4-fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) conjugate and confocal microscopy. Without dendrimer, anodal flux of AAP was much higher than cathodal or passive flux. When G1 dendrimer was added, anodal flux decreased, presumably due to the decrease in EOF by the association of G1 dendrimer with net negative charge in CCP. As the generation increased, larger decrease in anodal flux was observed, and the direction of EOF was reversed. Small amount of methanol used for the preparation of dendrimer solution also contributed to the decrease in anodal flux of AAP. Cross-sectional view perpendicular to the skin surface by confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) study showed that G4 dendrimer-FITC conjugate (G4-FITC) can penetrate into the viable epidermis and dermis under anodal current. The permeation route seemed to be localized on hair follicle region. These results suggest that PAMAM dendrimers can permeate into CCP and change the magnitude and direction of EOF. Overall, we obtained a better understanding on the mechanistic insights into the electroosmosis phenomena and its role on flux during iontophoresis.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.2.1-2.10
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• 2018

Objectives: To determine the effect of size and insertion depth of irrigation needle on the amount of apical extruded debris and the amount of penetration depth of sealer using a confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM). Materials and Methods: Twenty maxillary premolars were assigned to 2 groups (n = 10), according to the size of needle tip, 28 G or 30 G. Buccal roots of samples were irrigated with respective needle type inserted 1 mm short of the working length (WL), while palatal roots were irrigated with respective needle type inserted 3 mm short of the WL. Prepared teeth were removed from the pre-weighed Eppendorf tubes. Canals were filled with F3 gutta-percha cone and rhodamine B dye-labeled AH 26 sealer. Teeth were transversally sectioned at 1 and 3 mm levels from the apex and observed under a CLSM. Eppendorf tubes were incubated to evaporate the irrigant and were weighed again. The difference between pre- and post-weights was calculated, and statistical evaluation was performed. Results: Inserting needles closer to the apex and using needles with wider diameters were associated with significantly more debris extrusion (p < 0.05). The position of needles and level of sections had statistically significant effects on sealer penetration depth (p < 0.05 for both). Conclusions: Following preparation, inserting narrower needles compatible with the final apical diameter of the prepared root canal at 3 mm short of WL during final irrigation might prevent debris extrusion and improve sealer penetration in the apical third.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.147-154
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• 2018

PURPOSE. This study was performed to evaluate the osteogenic potential of 3mol% yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystals (3Y-TZP) and niobium oxide containing Y-TZPs with specific ratios, new (Y,Nb)-TZPs, namely YN4533 and YN4533/Al20 discs. MATERIALS AND METHODS. 3Y-TZP, YN4533 and YN4533/Al20 discs (15 mm diameter and 1 mm thickness) were prepared and their average surface roughness ($R_a$) and surface topography were analyzed using 3-D confocal laser microscope (CLSM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Mouse pre-osteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells were seeded onto all zirconia discs and evaluated with regard to cell attachment and morphology by (CLSM), cell proliferation by PicoGreen assay, and cell differentiation by Reverse-Transcription PCR and Quantitative Real-Time PCR, and alkaline phosphatase (Alp) staining. RESULTS. The cellular morphology of MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts was more stretched on a smooth surface than on a rough surface, regardless of the material. Cellular proliferation was higher on smooth surfaces, but there were no significant differences between 3Y-TZP, YN4533, and YN4533/Al20. Osteoblast differentiation patterns on YN4533 and YN4533/Al20 were similar to or slightly higher than seen in 3Y-TZP. Although there were no significant differences in bone marker gene expression (alkaline phosphatase and osteocalcin), Alp staining indicated better osteoblast differentiation on YN4533 and YN4533/Al20 compared to 3Y-TZP. CONCLUSION. Based on these results, niobium oxide containing Y-TZPs have comparable osteogenic potential to 3Y-TZP and are expected to be suitable alternative ceramics dental implant materials to titanium for aesthetically important areas.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the non-precious metal core materials used in the dental laboratory to fabricate the implant superstructure by CAD / CAM method. And to observe and compare the morphology and distribution of the osteoblasts in relation to implant osseointegration. Methods: In this study, the mandibular right first molar tooth model was selected as an international standard to produce a single core. Using this model, the impression was made with the silicone rubber, the tooth model was scanned, and a single core was designed and 5-axis milling was performed. The materials used were Cobalt-Chromium and Nickel-Chromium, and the cores for dental implant top structures were fabricated according to the procedures of the dental labs. After the fabrication, the marginal area of the core was separated and cell culture experiment was performed. The osteoblast cells used MC3T3-E1, which is currently widely used. For morphological analysis of osteoblasts, cells were posttreated and observed using CLSM (Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope) and compared. Results: The cell adhesion behavior of the specimen surface measured by CLSM was uniformly distributed in specimen A (Cobalt-Chromium) than in specimen B (Nickel-Chromium). The distribution and changes of the cells were different in the two specimens. Conclusion : It is possible to confirm that specimen A (Cobalt-Chromium) is suitable for the living body through adhesion and proliferation of osteoblasts related to implant osseointegration in the non-precious metal superstructure used after implantation. It is considered that it is preferable to use Co-Cr when fabricating the superstructure.

• 보존과학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.123-136
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• 2014

훼손된 문화재의 안정적인 보존 방안을 제안하는데 있어서 수많은 접근방법들이 있으며 이 방법들은 검증절차가 필수적이다. 또한 보존행위 이후의 예상되는 결과물들은 긍정적 결과로 도출되어야 하는 필연성을 가지고 있다. 보존행위는 문화재가 갖는 고유한 다양성, 특수성 등등의 여러 사항들을 고려한 명확한 해법을 찾는 행위는 당연히 쉽지 않은 과제이다. 또한 기존에 이미 검증된 방법론이나 접근법이라 하더라도 그 대상이 처한 상황이나 조건에 의해 원점에서 재고해야 되는 경우도 있다. 문화재보존행위에 대한 안정적 방법을 구현하기 위해서는 많은 시행착오가 불가피하다. 이러한 시점에서 레이저를 이용한 문화재의 적용은 이미 그 효율성에 대해서 일부가 검증되었음에도 불구하고 아직까지 재질별 적용 호환에 대한 검증이나 연구가 미비하다. 레이저빔의 특성상 모든 문화재 재질에 대한 적용은 한계가 있지만, 비접촉성 접근방법이라는 여타 클리닝방법과 다른 기본 원리이기 때문에 그 특성을 장점으로 활용하여 안정성을 확보하고자 하였다. 이러한 행위 과정은 공초점레이저주사현미경(CLSM)을 활용하여 채색안료와 레이저 광에 대한 작용반응 등의 일련의 과정을 관찰하였다. 레이저빔과 여러 종류의 채색안료들과의 반응과정에서 발생되는 문제점이나 클리닝기법으로써의 효율성을 동시에 실험하여 실제 문화재에 대한 적용 범위 선정이나 적용 이후의 결과물을 예측하는데 도움을 주고자 하였다.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.107-131
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• 2006

Background and Aims: Dansamtongmek-tang (DSTMT) and Dansamsengmek-san (DSSMS) have been used for many years as therapeutic agents for the acute stage of cerebrovascular disease, hypertension and hyperlipidemia in Oriental medicine, but the effects of DSTMT and DSSMS on hyperlipidemia and safety for cell damage are not yet well-known. This study was done to investigate the effects of DSTMT and DSSMS on hyperlipidemia. Methods: In vivo test: after administering DSTMT and DSSMS to SHR and ICR occurred hyperlipidemia for 3 weeks, we analyzed body weight, cholesterol levels. TG, HDL-chol, LDL-chol, LDH in plasma, brain, liver and kidney tissue, and DNA by RT-PCR. In vitro test: after administering DSTMT and DSSMS to human hepatocellular carcinoma in hypoxia, we observed cell cohesion by light microscope, analyzed the inflow of Ca2+ by confocal laser scanning microscope and DNA by RT-PCR. Results: DSTMT significantly decreased the levels of triglyceride and increased the levels of HDL-cholesterol in SHR, and significantly decreased the levels of LDL-cholesterol and body weight and increased the levels of HDL-cholesterol in ICR. DSSMS significantly decreased body weight, total cholesterol levels, LDL-cholesterol, LDH and cardiac risk factor (CRE) in SHR and significantly decreased the levels of total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol, LDH and CRF in ICR. DSTMT had an effect on protecting cells from damage by inhibiting production of p53 mRNA, and in DSSMS, by inhibiting production of p53 mRNA and p21 mRNA after hypoxia. DSTMT effectively blocked off Ca2+ at low density, but DSSMS effectively blocked off Ca2+ at high density. Both DSTMT and DSSMS had an effect on inhibiting lipid metabolism by blocking off production of apo B mRNA. Conclusions: These results suggest that DSTMT and DSSMS might be usefully applied for treatment of hyperlipidemia and suppression of brain damage.

• Advances in environmental research
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.39-52
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• 2018

Direct membrane filtration (DMF) of wastewater has many advantages over conventional biological wastewater treatment processes. DMF is not only compact, but potentially energy efficient due to the lack of biological aeration. It also produces more biosolids that can be used to produce methane gas through anaerobic digestion. Most of ammoniacal nitrogen in wastewater is preserved in effluent and is used as fertilizer when effluent is recycled for irrigation. In this study, a technical feasibility of DMF was explored. Organic and nitrogen removal efficiencies were compared between DMF and membrane bioreactor (MBR). Despite the extremely high F/V ratio, e.g., $14.4kg\;COD/m^3/d$, DMF provided very high COD removal efficiencies at ~93%. Soluble microbial products (SMP) and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) were less in DMF sludge, but membrane fouling rate was far greater than in MBR. The diversity of microbial community in DMF appeared very narrow based on the morphological observation using optical microscope. On the contrary, highly diverse microbial community was observed in the MBR. Microorganisms tended to form jelly globs and attach on reactor wall in DMF. FT-IR study revealed that the biological globs were structurally supported by feather-like materials made of secondary amines. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) study showed microorganisms mainly resided on the external surface of microbial globs rather than the internal spaces.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.349-353
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• 2016

We prepared a number of reaction-bonded silicon carbides (RBSCs) made from various mixing ratios of raw SiC particles, and investigated their microstructure and etch characteristics by Reactive Ion Etch (RIE). Increasing the amount of $9.5{\mu}m$-SiC particles results in a microstructure with relatively coarser Si regions. On the other hand, increasing that of $2.6{\mu}m$-SiC particles produces much finer Si regions. The addition of more than 50 wt% of $2.6{\mu}m$-SiC particles, however, causes the microstructure to become partially coarse. We also evaluated their etching behaviors in terms of surface roughness (Ra), density and weight changes, and microstructure development by employing Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope (CLSM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) techniques. During the etching process of the prepared samples, we confirmed that the residual Si region was rapidly removed and formed pits isolating SiC particles as islands. This leads to more intensified ion field on the SiC islands, and causes physical corrosion on them. Increased addition of $2.6{\mu}m$-SiC particles produces finer residual Si region, and thus decreases the surface roughness (Ra.) as well as causing weight loss after etching process by following the above etching mechanism.