• Mass Spectrometry Letters
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.34-38
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• 2017

The purpose of this study was to develop a cocktail approach for the measurement of the permeability of marker compounds, caffeine and propranolol (high permeability), ofloxacin (intermediate), atenolol (low), and quinidine (P-glycoprotein substrate), simultaneously. Then we compared the permeability in Caco-2 cells with that in rat intestinal segments. The difference between individual measurement and cocktail approach was less than 20 %, and the permeabilities of these compounds were similar to those previously reported, suggesting that the cocktail transport study and simultaneous drug analysis were successfully developed and validated in this study. Additionally, in the application of this cocktail method, the permeability of five drugs in rat jejunum was similar to that in ileum but different from that in colon, which was measured using the Ussing chamber system. Moreover, permeability in jejunum and ileum was similar to that in Caco-2 cells. In conclusion, the permeability in Caco-2 cells was equivalent to the permeability in rat jejunum and ileum determined with the Ussing system. Therefore, this newly developed cocktail assay and its application to the Ussing system can be a useful tool for robust and rapid screening for site-specific permeability in rat intestine, thus accelerating the prediction of absorption of new chemical entities.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.1929-1934
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• 2022

Besides recent progresses in the physics-based modelling of fission gas and helium behaviour, the scarcity of experimental data concerning their combined behaviour (i.e., cocktail) hinders further model developments. For this reason, in this work, we propose a modelling methodology aimed at providing recommendations for accelerated experimental investigations. By exploring a wide range of annealing temperatures and cocktail compositions with a physics-based modelling approach we identify the most interesting conditions to be targeted by future experiments. To corroborate the recommendations arising from the proposed methodology, we include a sensitivity analysis quantifying the impact of the model parameters on fission gas and helium release, in conditions representative of high and low burnup.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제63권1호
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• pp.69-76
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• 2021

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of supplementing enzyme cocktail on growth performance, digestibility of nutrients, and monosaccharide concentration in ileum and ceca of broiler chickens fed wheat-based diets. A total of 600 male broilers (42.26 ± 1.76 g, 0 day old) were used for 35 days of feeding trial consisting of 2 phases (starter phase from d 0 to 21 and finisher phase from d 21 to 35). Four dietary treatments were prepared based on wheat diets containing four levels of enzyme cocktail supplementation at 0, 0.2, 0.3, and 20 g/kg. Overall, dietary enzyme cocktail supplementation decreased feed conversion ratio (linear p = 0.007; quadratic p = 0.013) and improved (linear p < 0.05) the apparent ileal digestibility of dry matter (DM), crude protein, and soluble and insoluble non-starch polysaccharides. The apparent total tract digestibility of DM and gross energy were increased (linear p < 0.01) with increasing supplementation levels of the dietary enzyme cocktail. The concentrations of arabinose, xylose, mannose, and glucose in ileal digesta were linearly increased (p < 0.01) with increasing enzyme cocktail supplementation levels. In addition, the quadratic effect was observed (quadratic p = 0.046) in mannose concentration of ileal digesta. The concentration of arabinose, xylose, mannose, and galactose in cecal digesta was increased (linear p < 0.05) with increasing dietary enzyme cocktail supplementation levels. The supplementation of enzyme cocktail efficiently increased the utilization of nutrients in broiler and there was no adverse effects of high dosage supplementation level.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.525-530
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• 2017

Weaning is the most stressful event for nursery pigs because they are moved from familiar to unfamiliar environments. In addition, weaned pigs have immature digestive and immune systems. This situation makes weaned pigs susceptible to diseases and makes the absorption of nutrients from diets difficult. A feed approach, such as dietary enzyme supplementation, can be considered a solution. This study investigated the effects of dietary enzyme cocktail on diarrhea and immune responses of weaned pigs. A total 36 weaned pigs ($5.92{\pm}0.48kg\;BW$; 28 d old) were randomly allotted to 2 dietary treatments (3 pigs/pen, 6 replicates/treatment) in a randomized complete block design. The dietary treatments were a typical diet based on corn and soybean meal (CON) and CON with 0.05% enzyme cocktail (Cocktail; combination of xylanase, ${\alpha}-amylase$, protease, ${\beta}-glucanase$, and pectinase). Pigs were fed their respective diets for 6 wk. Incidence of diarrhea, packed cell volume (PCV), white blood cells (WBC) count, and immunoglobulin content were measured. A significantly lower incidence of diarrhea (p < 0.05) was observed in the Cocktail group as compared with the CON group. The Cocktail group also showed a decreased PCV (p < 0.1) on d 3 after weaning than the CON group. However, no differences were observed for number of WBC and contents of immunoglobulin G, M, and A between the Cocktail and CON groups. Consequently, inclusion of an enzyme cocktail in diets for weaned pigs had a positive influence on gut health by reducing the incidence of diarrhea in the present study.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.29-39
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• 2010

이 연구에서는 고강도 콘크리트의 전열특성 및 화재거동을 구명하기 위해 실증실험과 수치해석을 병행하였으며, 화재실험조건 및 제약 상황으로 인해 실험을 통해 도출할 수 없는 고강도 콘크리트의 화재성상은 수치해석을 통해 예측하였다. 이를 위해 수치해석결과와 실험 결과를 비교 검증하여 해석기법의 신뢰성을 확보하였으며, 80 MPa 및 100 MPa의 고강도 콘크리트의 전열특성 및 화재거동을 상용 소프트웨어인 아바쿠스(V.6.8)를 사용하여 수치해석을 수행하였다. 실증실험결과 폭렬저감재를 혼입한 콘크리트의 경우 무 혼입 콘크리트에 비해 표준화재조건에서 약 25~55% 정도의 기둥 수축량이 제어되어 내화성능이 향상되었으며, 이는 섬유혼입으로 인해 콘크리트의 전열특성이 제어되어 기둥부재의 내화성능을 향상시키기 때문이다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2013년도 제45회 하계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.88-89
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• 2013

A variety of influenza A viruses from animal hosts are continuously prevalent throughout the world which cause human epidemics resulting millions of human infections and enormous industrial and economic damages. Thus, early diagnosis of such pathogen is of paramount importance for biomedical examination and public healthcare screening. To approach this issue, here we propose a fully integrated Rotary genetic analysis system, called Rotary Genetic Analyzer, for on-site detection of influenza A viruses with high speed. The Rotary Genetic Analyzer is made up of four parts including a disposable microchip, a servo motor for precise and high rate spinning of the chip, thermal blocks for temperature control, and a miniaturized optical fluorescence detector as shown Fig. 1. A thermal block made from duralumin is integrated with a film heater at the bottom and a resistance temperature detector (RTD) in the middle. For the efficient performance of RT-PCR, three thermal blocks are placed on the Rotary stage and the temperature of each block is corresponded to the thermal cycling, namely $95^{\circ}C$ (denature), $58^{\circ}C$ (annealing), and $72^{\circ}C$ (extension). Rotary RT-PCR was performed to amplify the target gene which was monitored by an optical fluorescent detector above the extension block. A disposable microdevice (10 cm diameter) consists of a solid-phase extraction based sample pretreatment unit, bead chamber, and 4 ${\mu}L$ of the PCR chamber as shown Fig. 2. The microchip is fabricated using a patterned polycarbonate (PC) sheet with 1 mm thickness and a PC film with 130 ${\mu}m$ thickness, which layers are thermally bonded at $138^{\circ}C$ using acetone vapour. Silicatreated microglass beads with 150~212 ${\mu}L$ diameter are introduced into the sample pretreatment chambers and held in place by weir structure for construction of solid-phase extraction system. Fig. 3 shows strobed images of sequential loading of three samples. Three samples were loaded into the reservoir simultaneously (Fig. 3A), then the influenza A H3N2 viral RNA sample was loaded at 5000 RPM for 10 sec (Fig. 3B). Washing buffer was followed at 5000 RPM for 5 min (Fig. 3C), and angular frequency was decreased to 100 RPM for siphon priming of PCR cocktail to the channel as shown in Figure 3D. Finally the PCR cocktail was loaded to the bead chamber at 2000 RPM for 10 sec, and then RPM was increased up to 5000 RPM for 1 min to obtain the as much as PCR cocktail containing the RNA template (Fig. 3E). In this system, the wastes from RNA samples and washing buffer were transported to the waste chamber, which is fully filled to the chamber with precise optimization. Then, the PCR cocktail was able to transport to the PCR chamber. Fig. 3F shows the final image of the sample pretreatment. PCR cocktail containing RNA template is successfully isolated from waste. To detect the influenza A H3N2 virus, the purified RNA with PCR cocktail in the PCR chamber was amplified by using performed the RNA capture on the proposed microdevice. The fluorescence images were described in Figure 4A at the 0, 40 cycles. The fluorescence signal (40 cycle) was drastically increased confirming the influenza A H3N2 virus. The real-time profiles were successfully obtained using the optical fluorescence detector as shown in Figure 4B. The Rotary PCR and off-chip PCR were compared with same amount of influenza A H3N2 virus. The Ct value of Rotary PCR was smaller than the off-chip PCR without contamination. The whole process of the sample pretreatment and RT-PCR could be accomplished in 30 min on the fully integrated Rotary Genetic Analyzer system. We have demonstrated a fully integrated and portable Rotary Genetic Analyzer for detection of the gene expression of influenza A virus, which has 'Sample-in-answer-out' capability including sample pretreatment, rotary amplification, and optical detection. Target gene amplification was real-time monitored using the integrated Rotary Genetic Analyzer system.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제26권9호
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• pp.1613-1619
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• 2016

Francisella tularensis is a highly virulent pathogen of humans and other mammals. Moreover, F. tularensis has been designated a category A biothreat agent, and there is growing interest in the development of a protective vaccine. In the present study, we determine the in vitro and in vivo immune responses of a subunit vaccine composed of recombinant peptides Tul4 and FopA from epitopes of the F. tularensis outer membrane proteins. The recombinant peptides with adjuvant CpG induced robust immunophenotypic change of dendritic cell (DC) maturation and secretion of inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-12). In addition, the matured DCs enabled ex vivo proliferation of naive splenocytes in a mixed lymphocyte reaction. Lastly, we determined the in vivo immune response by assessment of antibody production in C57BL/6 mice. Total IgG levels were produced after immunization and peaked in 6 weeks, and moreover, Tul4-specific IgG was confirmed in the mice receiving peptides with or without CpG. Based on these results, we concluded that the recombinant peptides Tul4 and FopA have immunogenicity and could be a safe subunit vaccine candidate approach against F. tularensis.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.19-28
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• 2007

To identify regulatory molecules which play key roles in the development of obesity, we investigated the transcriptional profiles in 3T3-L1 cells at early stage of differentiation and analyzed the promoter sequences of differentially regulated genes. One hundred and sixty-one (161) genes were found to have significant changes in expression at the 2nd day following treatment with differentiation cocktail. Among them, 86 transcripts were up-regulated and 75 transcripts were down-regulated. The 161 transcripts were classified into 10 categories according to their functional roles; cytoskeleton, cell adhesion, immune, defense response, metabolism, protein modification, protein metabolism, regulation of transcription, signal transduction and transporter. To identify transcription factors likely involved in regulating these differentially expressed genes, we analyzed the promoter sequences of up- or - down regulated genes for the presence of transcription factor binding sites (TFBSs). Based on coincidence of regulatory sites, we have identified candidate transcription factors (TFs), which include those previously known to be involved in adipogenesis (CREB, OCT-1 and c-Myc). Among them, c-Myc was also identified by our microarray data. Our approach to take advantage of the resource of the human genome sequences and the results from our microarray experiments should be validated by further studies of promoter occupancy and TF perturbation.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.29-36
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• 1990

Most of the diagnostic methods currently used for the detection of neoplastic masses provide indirect evidence. To obtain greater specificity in the interpretation of neoplasias by in vivo methods, the immunological approach appears to be most promising. Two problems that interfered with progress in this field were the lack of tumor specific antigen and the lack of well-defined and reproducible antibodies. To improve the sensitivity and specificity of radioimmunoscintigraphy as a technique for tumor localization, the use of monoclonal antibodies, fragments of antibodies and single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) are reasonable. The obvious advantages of monoclonal antibodies are their homogeneity, their specificity for the immunizing antigen and the reaction with a single determinant-thus no large immunecomplexes with antigen are formed. Monoclonal antibody technique has recently provided an opportunity to reevaluate the role of nuclear medicine for the diagnosis of malignant diseases by using the immunological approach. Out first results by means of radioimmunoscintigraphy of CEA and CA 19-9 producing tumors using a cocktail of fragments F $(ab')_2$, of mocolonal antibodies to CA 19-9 and CEA labeled with $^{131}I$ (IMACIS-1) are reported. The aims of this investigation was to evaluate the role of immunoscintigraphy in patients with colorectal and other cancers for diagnosis of local recurrences and metastasis. This report contains results of the first 8 colorectal and pancreas cancer patients with the elevation of the level of serum CEA and/or CA 19-9. IMACIS-1 was injected intravenously during 30 minutes in 100 ml saline solution after skin test. Planar scintigrams were recorded 3, 5 and 7 days after the injection of the IMACIS-1. Anterior, lateral and posterior views of the liver as well as anterior and posterior views of the pelvis were obtained in each patients as an $^{131}I-antibody$ image. We were able to localize exactly the malignant process with the double-nuclide double-compound $^{99m}Tc\;^{131}I$ (Tc+l) scintigrams. In Tc & I double-nuclide scintigraphy, computer subtraction display provided more clear localization of the tumor. We compared the results of radioimmunoscintigraphy with CT, ultrasonograms, conventional scintigrams. The results were as follows: 1) The sensitivity and specificity of radioimmunoscintigraphy using the fragments $F(ab')_2$ of the cocktails of CEA and CA 19-9 monoclonal antibodies were 80% and 100% respectively. 2) Tumor detection rate was not proportionated to the level of serum tumor markets. 3) Second tracer technique was essential for tumor localization as an anatomic landmark using double-nuclide scintigraphy. 4) A slow infusion of the antibodies was necessary to prevent the formation of large immune complexes. 5) Tumor/non-tumor radioactivity was most elevated at 7 days delayed imaging. 6) Using planar scintigraphic technique of $^{131}I$ labeled monoclonal antibodies are possible for imaging most of the tumors.

• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.9-14
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• 2012

목적: 유착성 관절낭염 환자에서 초음파를 이용한 관절와 상완 관절강 내 스테로이드 주사를 시행한 후 주사요법의 정확성이 임상적 결과에 미치는 영향을 평가하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 임상적으로 유착성 관절낭염으로 진단받은 환자들 중 외상이 없고, 약물 치료 및 물리 치료를 받았으나 만족할 만한 호전을 보이지 않은 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 환자들은 총 33명으로 남자 15명, 여자 18명으로 평균 연령은 55.1세(42~72세)였다. 이를 대상으로 견봉 쇄골 접근법을 통해 스테로이드 칵테일 10 ml(triamcinolone 1 ml(40 mg/ml), lidocaine 4 ml(2%), normal saline 5 ml)와 조영제 5 ml ($Telebrix^{(R)}$, Guerbet, France)를 주입하였으며, 이후 바로 방사선 촬영을 시행하여 주사의 견관절 관절강 내 주입 여부를 확인하였다. 또한 조영제가 관절강내로 정확히 들어간 경우, 부분적으로 들어간 경우 그리고 조영제가 관절강 바깥으로 들어간 경우로 3군으로 분류하여 각각의 군에서 주사요법 전, 후 수동적 운동범위 및 VAS score를 이용한 통증 완화 정도를 분석하였다. 결과: 총 33례 중 25례(76%)에서 조영제가 정확히 관절강 내로 주입되었음을 확인하였다. 6례(18%)에서는 관절강에 부분적으로 조영제가 관찰되었고, 2례(6%)에서는 조영제가 관절강 바깥에서 관찰되었다. 조영제가 관절강내로 정확히 들어간 군은 시행 전 굴곡은 평균 111도(80~140도), 외회전은 48도(0~90도)였고, 시술 후 굴곡은 평균 134도(90~150도), 외회전은 70도(30~90도)로 호전되었다(p<0.01). 그리고 조영제가 관절강내로 부분적으로 들어간 군은 시행 전 굴곡은 평균 120도(90~150도), 외회전은 70도(10~90도)였고, 시술 후 굴곡은 평균 139(135~140도)도, 외회전은 78도(50~90도)로 호전된 결과가 관찰되었다(p<0.01). 조영제가 관절강 바깥으로 들어간 군은 환자수의 부족으로 통계적으로 의미를 갖지 않았다. 시술 전, 후 VAS 점수의 변화는 조영제가 관절강 내로 정확히 들어간 군은 7.1점(3~9점)에서 2.6점(0~5점)으로 호전되었고(p<0.01), 부분적으로 들어간 군은 7.5점(7~9점)에서 3.3점(2~4점)으로 호전되었고(p<0.01), 관절강 바깥으로 들어간 군은 7.5점에서 2점으로 호전되었다. 또한 당뇨 환자군과 비 당뇨 환자군을 비교한 결과 임상적 결과에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없이 모두 호전되었다. 결론: 유착성 관절낭염 환자에서 초음파 하에 견봉 쇄골 접근법을 통한 견관절 관절강 내 스테로이드 주사는 기존의 방법들보다 좋은 정확도(94%)를 보고하였으며, 이 중 관절강 바깥으로 새어나간 군과 새어나가지 않은 군 간에는 임상적으로 유의한 차이가 발견되지 않았다.