• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.251-260
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• 1998

홀터 심전계는 심장 이상으로 인한 급사 위험이 있는 환자를 위한 비관혈인 진단 장비이다. 본 연구에서는 일상생활 중에 심전도 데이터를 획득할 수 있도록 원칩 마이크로프로세서와 대용량메모리인 플레쉬 메모리(flash memory) 카드를 이용하여 2채널의 홀터 심전계를 설계하였다. 시스템 하드웨어는 크게 원칩 마이크로프로세서(68HC11E9)의 아날로그 심전도 처리회로, 플레쉬 메모리 카드로 구성하였다. 아날로그 심전도 처리회로는 250,500,1000의 이득을 갖는 증폭기와 0.05-100Hz의 대역폭을 갖는 대역통과 필터, 호흡으로 인한 기저선의 이동을 제거하기 위한 auto-balancing 회로와 포화-보정회로를 사용하였다. 심전도 신호는 240샘플/초 샘플링하여 A/D 변환하였다. 심전도는 필터링 및 전처리 과정을 통하여 특징점인 Q-R-T파를 검출하고, 이를 근거로 템플리트 생성, ST레벨, 심박수, QT간격 측정과 부정맥을 검출하였다. 또한 장시간동안의 심전도 데이터와 측정된 진단파라미터를 저장하기 위해 실시간 압축 알고리즘인 MFan과 delta modulation 방법을 이용하여 데이터를 압축, 저장하였다. 20M 바이트 용량의 플레쉬 메모리 카드에 기록된 데이터는 PC의 DOS나 Windows 환경의 ambulatory monitoring 분석시스템과 쉽게 인터페이스가 가능하도록 FFS(Flash File System)의 호환 가능한 SBF(Symetric Block format)포맷으로 저장하여 분석시스템에서 데이터 처리 및 관리할 수 있게 하였다.

• Journal of Platform Technology
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.59-68
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• 2018

본 연구는 NFC와 WPC복합기능의 삽입형 안테나 구조체를 개발하기 위한 것이며, 안정성이 확보된 재료를 선택하여 폴리머시트의 최적의 성분비를 도출하였고 기존 FPCB 대비 저가의 임베디드 권선방법을 고안하여 폴리머시트에 직접권선을 하는 과정에서 특성평가 및 공정기술을 개발하였다. 또한 페라이트 금형을 제작하여 WPC홈을 가공하고 WPC안테나의 최적화를 위한 공정기술개발을 배양하였으며 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. (1) 폴리머시트의 원재료는 Fe-Si-Al로 구성되어 있으며 NFC와 WPC복합기능의 폴리머시트로 적용하기 위한 최적의 성분비를 Fe 87.5%, Si 7%, Al 5.5%로 도출하여 최종재료로 선택하였다. (2) 최적화된 시트와 기존 양산되는 FPCB와의 조합테스트를 통해서 실험평가방법 및 실험계획법에 의한 최적의 시트조건을 도출하였다. (3) 코일의 선경 및 내경의 크기에 따라서 Q값 변동과 저항값 및 효율변동이 되므로 가장 적합한 코일의 조건을 선정하여 Rx매칭을 할 수 있었으며 코일의 선경을 선택하는 실험과정에서 공정개발능력을 배양하였다.(4) 최적화된 시트와 임베디드와의 최적화 도출 및 평가를 위해서 폴리머시트와 페라이트시트의 EMV load modulation test 및 인지거리 테스트 결과 1k 및 4K에서 폴리머시트의 인식거리가 32-33mm가 형성되었고 동일조건의 페라이트시트의 인식거리는 30-31mm가 형성되었다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.181-189
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• 2007

To examine the effects of HHCP on atopic dermatitis and its various immunopathologic parameters was induced by DNCB in NC/Nga mice and the animals were orally administrated with HHCP. We summarized the results obtained from serum levels of IgE and the numbers of various immune cells as follow. HHCP has no cytotoxic effects at the range of concentration (1-400 ${\mu}g$/ml) on fibroblast isolated from lung of BALB/c mice. HHCP significantly lowered the serum levels of IgE compared with control at 16 and 20 week. HHCP significantly reduced the number of CD19$^+$ cell in spleen and DLN, as well as the number of B220$^+$ /IgE$^+$ cell in DLN compared with control. HHCP significantly reduced the number of ${\alpha}$${\beta}$ TCR$^+$ in spleen and DLN, the number of CD8$^+$ in spleen compared with control, and also significantly reduced the number of CD3$^+$, CCR3, CD3$^+$/CD69$^+$, CD3/ CCR3, CD4$^+$, CD3$^+$/ CD4$^+$/CD45$^+$ cell in DLN. HHCP increased the number of NK$^+$ cells in spleen compared with control, in contrast significantly decreased the number of CD11c$^+$/ Classll$^+$ cell and CD11b$^+$/Gr-1$^+$ cell in DLN. Taken together, these results suggested that HHCP has suppressive effects on atopic dermatitis through the inhibition of IgE production and modulation of immune cell population in NC/Nga mice.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.215-220
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• 2013

Purpose: Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor in periodontal diseases. The pathogenesis of periodontal diseases may be affected by alterations of the inflammatory response by smoke. Nitric oxide (NO) is a gaseous, colorless, highly reactive, short-lived free radical with a pivotal role in the regulation of various physiological and pathological mechanisms in the body. It is important in host defense and homeostasis, on the one hand, whereas, on the other hand, it modulates the inflammatory response in periodontitis, leading to harmful effects. The aim of this study was to assess the levels of NO in both the serum and saliva of smokers and nonsmokers having chronic periodontitis and to compare them with periodontally healthy controls. Methods: Sixty subjects participated in the study and were divided into three groups: group I, healthy nonsmoking subjects; group II, nonsmoking patients with chronic periodontitis; group III, smoking patients with chronic periodontitis. Each group consisted of twenty subjects. The biochemical estimation of NO in the collected serum and in the saliva was performed using the Griess colorimetric reaction. Results: The results showed that the mean value of the salivary and serum NO was greater in group II than in group I, and also greater in group III than in group II. Conclusions: NO appears to play an important and rather complex role in the immuno-inflammatory process and in the remodeling and maintenance of osseous structures. It is therefore logical that modulation of this mediator has potential for the treatment of a number of inflammatory conditions including periodontal disease.

• ALGAE
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.321-331
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• 2014

Vertebrata lanosa is an abundant and obligate red algal epiphyte of Ascophyllum nodosum that forms part of a complex and highly integrated symbiotic system that includes the ascomycete, Mycophycias ascophylli. As part of ongoing studies to resolve interactions among species in the symbiosis, we used pulse amplitude modulation fluorimetry of chlorophyll a fluorescence, from photosystem II (PSII), to measure the maximum quantum yield ($F_v/F_m$) of PSII [$QY(II)_{max}$] and relative photosynthetic electron transport rates (rETR), as a function of light intensity, in order to evaluate the photosynthetic capacity of the two algal symbionts in the field and in the laboratory under different treatments. Our primary question was 'Is the ecological integration of these species reflected in a corresponding physiological integration involving photosynthetic process?' In the laboratory we measured changes in $QY(II)_{max}$ in thalli of V. lanosa and A. nodosum over one week periods when maintained together in either attached or detached treatments or when maintained separated from each other. While the $QY(II)_{max}$ of PSII of A. nodosum remained high and showed no significant variation among treatments, V. lanosa showed decreasing performance in the following conditions: V. lanosa attached to A. nodosum, V. lanosa in the same culture, but not attached to A. nodosum, and V. lanosa alone. These results are consistent with observations in which rETR was reduced in V. lanosa maintained alone versus attached to A. nodosum. Values for $QY(II)_{max}$ in V. lanosa measured in the field in fully submerged thalli were similar to those measured in the laboratory when V. lanosa was attached to it obligate host A. nodosum. Our results provide evidence of a physiological association of the epiphyte and its host that reflects the known ecology.

• BMB Reports
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.239-246
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• 2007

Riboflavin synthase from Escherichia coli is a homotrimer of 23.4 kDa subunits and catalyzes the formation of one molecule each of riboflavin and 5-amino-6-ribitylamino- 2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione by the transfer of a 4-carbon moiety between two molecules of the substrate, 6,7- dimethyl-8-ribityllumazine. Each subunit comprises two closely similar folding domains. Recombinant expression of the N-terminal domain is known to provide a $C_2$-symmetric homodimer. In this study, the binding properties of wild type as well as two mutated proteins of N-terminal domain of riboflavin synthase with various ligands were tested. The replacement of the amino acid residue A43, located in the second shell of riboflavin synthase active center, in the recombinant N-terminal domain dimer reduces the affinity for 6,7-dimethyl-8-ribityllumazine. The mutation of the amino acid residue C48 forming part of activity cavity of the enzyme causes significant $^{19}F$ NMR chemical shift modulation of trifluoromethyl derivatives of 6,7-dimethyl-8-ribityllumazine in complex with the protein, while substitution of A43 results in smaller chemical shift changes.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.43-51
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• 2015

Connexin (Cx) is a complex which allows direct communication between neighboring cells via exchange of signaling molecules and eventually leads to functional harmony of cells in a tissue. The initial segment (IS) is an excurrent duct of male reproductive tract and expression of numerous genes in the IS are controlled by androgens and estrogens. The effects of these steroid hormones on gene expression in the IS during postnatal development have not extensively examined. The present research investigated expressional modulation of Cx isoforms in the IS by exogenous exposure to estrogen agonist, estradiol benzoate (EB), or androgen antagonist, flutamide (Flu), at weaning age. Two different doses of EB or Flu were subcutaneously administrated in 21-day old of male rats, and expressional changes of Cx isoforms in the adult IS were analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR. Treatment of a low-dose EB ($0.015{\mu}g/kg$ body weight) resulted in an increased expression of Cx31 gene and a decreased expression of Cx37 gene. A high-dose EB ($1.5{\mu}g/kg$ body weight) treatment caused an increase of Cx31 gene expression. Increased levels of Cx30.3 and Cx40 transcripts were observed with a low-dose Flu ($500{\mu}g/kg$ body weight) treatment. Treatment of high-dose Flu (50 mg/kg body weight) led to expressional increases of Cx30.3, 40, and 43 genes. Our previous and present findings suggest differential responsiveness on gene expression of Cx isoforms in the IS by androgens and estrogens at different postnatal ages.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.481-487
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• 2007

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) induce innate immune responses that are essential for host defenses against invading microbial pathogens, thus leading to the activation of adaptive immune responses. In general, TLRs have two major downstream signaling pathways: the MyD88- and TRIF-dependent pathways, which lead to the activation of $NF-{\kappa}B$ and IRF3. Numerous studies have demonstrated that certain phytochemicals possessing anti-inflammatory effects inhibit $NF-{\kappa}B$ activation induced by pro-inflammatory stimuli, including lipopolysaccharides and $TNF{\alpha}$. However, the direct molecular targets for such anti-inflammatory phytochemicals have not been fully identified. Identifying the direct targets of phytochemicals within the TLR pathways is important because the activation of TLRs by pro-inflammatory stimuli can induce inflammatory responses that are the key etiological conditions in the development of many chronic inflammatory diseases. In this paper we discuss the molecular targets of resveratrol, (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), and curcumin in the TLR signaling pathways. Resveratrol specifically inhibited the TRIF pathway in TLR3 and TLR4 signaling, by targetting TBK1 and RIP1 in the TRIF complex. Furthermore, EGCG suppressed the activation of IRF3 by targetting TBK1 in the TRIF-dependent signaling pathways. In contrast, the molecular target of curcumin within the TLR signaling pathways is the receptor itself, in addition to $IKK{\beta}$. Together, certain dietary phytochemicals can modulate TLR-derived signaling and inflammatory target gene expression, and in turn, alter susceptibility to microbial infection and chronic inflammatory diseases.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.66-73
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• 2007

SDR(Software Defined Radio) 기술은 RF 및 IF를 신호처리를 위한 고성능 디지털 신호처리 소자를 기반으로 하드웨어 수정 없이 모듈화 되어 있는 통신 플랫폼을 이용하여 소프트웨어 변경만으로 단일의 송수신 시스템을 통해 다수의 무선 통신 규격을 통합 수용하기 위한 무선 접속 기반 기술이다. 다양한 복합 네트워크 환경 하에서 구성될 다양한 통신 시스템은 각각의 무선 네트워크들 간의 쉽고 빠른 인터페이스를 보장하기 위해 재구성 가능한 SDR개념 기반의 통신 플랫폼이 요구된다. 본 논문은 이러한 SDR 기반의 플랫폼 구현을 위해 TMS320C6713 CPU를 이용한 DSP 보드, IF 신호처리를 위한 FPGA 보드와 무선랜 대역의 RF 송수신기가 결합된 형태의 통신 플랫폼을 설계 및 제작하였다. 또한, 제작된 플랫폼을 이용하여 다양한 통신방식(BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM)을 적용함으로서, 재구성 가능한 통신 단말 플랫폼의 구현을 확인하였다.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.326-335
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• 1996

Background: Though a number of studies have described the distribution of substance P(SP)-like immunoreactivity in the spinal cord, they have been focused on lamina I and II of the dorsal horn and there are little morphological studies on the topographic distribution and ultrastructure of the SP immunoreactive neurons especially in the ventral horn of the spinal cord. this study was conducted to identify distribution pattern of SP immunoreactive neurons and to difine the synaptic organization of their processes in ventral horn of the thoracic cord of the cat by preembbeding immunocytochemical method using SP antiserum. Methods: Five adults cats of either sex were used and deeply anesthetized by intramuscular injection of ketamine. After removal of the spinal cord, samples of thoracic cord were taken and placed in fresh fixative at $4^{\circ}C$ for 2 hours. Transverse sections $50{\mu}m$ thick were processed using the preembbeding immunocytochemical method and incubated consecutively in the specific primary antibody and the 10% normal goat serum, the rabbit anti-substance P antiserum, the biotin-labelled goat anti-rabbit IgG and finally the avidin-biotin-peroxidase complex. The processed tissue sections were throughly washed and stained in the black with 1% uranyl acetate. Section were examined on a electron microscope. Results: 1) SP immunoreactive neurons were observed in the gray matter around central canal. 2) In lamina I and II SP immunoreactivity was observed in both myelinated and unmyelinated nerve fibers, but in ventral horn only in the unmyelinated nerve fibers. 3) SP immunoreactive axon terminals with small round and large dense core vesicles made chemical synapses onto the dendrites of motor neurons in the ventral horn. Conclusion: SP immunoreactive neurons might play an important role in modulation of motor neurons in the ventral horn of the thoracic cord of the cat.