• 자원환경지질
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.399-408
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• 2021

배경토양에 카드뮴(Cd), 납(Pb), 아연(Zn) 등의 중금속 오염물질을 인위적으로 오염시킨 후 진동센서 등으로 구성된 시스템(ViSSET)을 이용하여 지렁이 움직임 특성을 실시간으로 모니터링하였다. 이로부터 얻어진 지렁이 움직임의 누적 횟수와 전통적인 지렁이 행태지표(실험 전후의 체중 변화, 생체축적농도) 등을 이용하여 중금속 오염물질의 토양 내 생태독성 발현 기작을 규명하였다. 중금속별 농도 증가에 따른 지렁이 움직임을 살펴보면, Cd는 농도가 증가함에 따라 지렁이 움직임은 감소하다가 증가하는 경향을 보였고, Pb는 농도 증가에 따라 지렁이 움직임이 급증하였으며, Zn의 경우는 농도가 증가함에 따라 지렁이 움직임은 지속적으로 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. 지렁이의 체중은 Zn 오염 토양에서 가장 크게 감소하였으며, Cd와 Pb에서는 지렁이 체중 변화가 유사한 것으로 조사되었다. 생물축적농도는 Cd, Zn, Pb의 순으로 높게 조사되었고, 특히 Pb의 경우에는 토양 내 농도에 따른 생체축적농도의 변화가 뚜렷하게 나타나지 않았다. Cd는 metallothionein-bound 형태로 결합되어 지렁이 생체 내에 장기간 축적되며, 특히 고농도에서는 임계효과(critical effect)에 의해 지렁이 움직임에 악영향을 주는 것으로 판단된다. Pb는 섭취에 의하여 생태독성이 발현되는 것이 아니고 피부를 자극시키거나 감각기관을 손상시킴으로서 독성을 발현시키는 것으로 생각된다. Zn은 소화기관의 세포막을 손상시키거나 물질대사를 과도하게 증가시킴으로써 지렁이 움직임과 체중이 감소하는 것과 같은 생태독성을 발현시킨다. 지렁이 움직임에 대한 실시간 모니터링 결과를 분석하여 도출한 Pb의 50% 최대 영향농도(half maximal effective concentration, EC50)는 751.2 mg/kg로 기존 연구와 유사한 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구를 통하여 기존에 이용되어온 지렁이 행태 지표와 새롭게 제시한 지렁이의 움직임을 실시간으로 모니터링하여 얻어진 결과를 통합적으로 해석함으로써 중금속 오염물질의 생태독성 발현 기작을 규명하는 것이 효과적임을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.390-396
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• 2008

Calreticulin (CRT) is one of the major $Ca^{2+}$ binding chaperone proteins of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and an unusual luminal ER protein. Postnatally elevated expression of CRT leads to impaired development of the cardiac conductive system and may be responsible for the pathology of complete heart block. In this study, the molecular mechanisms that affect $Ca^{2+}$-dependent signal cascades were investigated using CRT-overexpressing cardiomyocytes. In particular, we asked whether calreticulin plays a critical role in the activation of $Ca^{2+}$-dependent apoptosis. In the cells overexpressing CRT, the intracellular calcium concentration was significantly increased and the activity of PKC and level of SECAR2a mRNA were reduced. Phosphorylation of Akt and ERKs decreased compared to control. In addition the activity of the anti-apoptotic factor, Bcl-2, was decreased and the activities of pro-apoptotic factor, Bax, p53 and caspase 8 were increased, leading to a dramatic augmentation of caspase 3 activity. Our results suggest that enhanced CRT expression in mature cardiomyocytes disrupts intracellular calcium regulation, leading to calcium-dependent apoptosis.

• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.261-267
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• 2012

The technique of SCNT is now well established but still remains inefficient. The in vitro development of SCNT embryos is dependent upon numerous factors including the recipient cytoplast and karyoplast. Above all, the metaphase of the second meiotic division (MII) oocytes have typically become the recipient of choice. Generally high level of MPF present in MII oocytes induces the transferred nucleus to enter mitotic division precociously and causes NEBD and PCC, which may be the critical role for nuclear reprogramming. In the present study we investigated the in vitro development and pregnancy of White-Hanwoo SCNT embryos treated with caffeine (a protein kinase phosphatase inhibitor). As results, the treatment of 10 mM caffeine for 6 h significantly increased MPF activity in bovine oocytes but does not affect the developmental competence to the blastocyst stage in bovine SCNT embryos. However, a significant increase in the mean cell number of blastocysts and the frequency of pregnant on 150 days of White-Hanwoo SCNT embryos produced using caffeine treated cytoplasts was observed. These results indicated that the recipient cytoplast treated with caffeine for a short period prior to reconstruction of SCNT embryos is able to increase the frequency of pregnancy in cow.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.55-66
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• 2016

Purpose - This article aims to explore the characteristics of disaster risk distribution information in China. Also, this research attempts to analyze the findings of risk communication using case study in chronological order in terms of social amplification of risk. To achieve the purpose, the paper reviews the trends and issues of risk communication in China, with an emphasis on examining earthquakes by a chronological approach. In these regards, we hope that some relevant findings from this empirical study with cases will be able to enhance national risk communication and provide implications in Korea as well. Research design, data, and methodology - The conceptual framework of this study is theoretically based on the risk amplification model, which describes signals about risk transmitted and processed by individuals and social groups. The social amplification of risk also reflects the interactions of social groups about disaster-related risk issues, which are potential amplifiers or attenuators of communication signals. The key concept of social amplification implies that the risks pertaining to natural disasters interact with social, psychological, institutional, and cultural processes in ways that can affect public perceptions of risk. SMCRE Model is methodologically employed to examine risk communication history of China with the focus on natural disaster. Four earthquakes are selected to figure out the chronological characteristics of risk communication since 1970s. He bei Tang Shan earthquake is selected as an example disaster before 1990's, while the earthquake in Yun Nan Jiang is explored for the case study of 1990's. The earthquake in Si Chuan Wen Chuan is also examined as a example disaster of 2000's. The recent earthquake in Si Chuan Ya An Lu Shan is selected as a case of 2010s. Results - SMCRE model in this case study is operationally defined as a methodology and applied to the four earthquakes occurred in China. SMCRE model describes the exchange of risk information and is also applied to all forms of communication between stake holders. Each factor of risk communication includes source, message, channel, receiver and effect. It is notable that a big progress has been made on disaster risk communication in China for the past 40 years. We also found that highly developed information technology has enabled Chinese society to better cope with natural disaster, leading to enhanced disaster risk communication. It is mainly found from case study that the disaster risk communication of China has been involved with political situation, which derived from the change of government for the past 40 years. Conclusion - From this historical research, it can be inferred that the policies and politics of Chinese leaders have had a more critical role to play in the process of source of risk communication than those of any other countries. The results of this paper also support that the effective risk communication involves not only the improved reliability of local government as a key factor of disaster risk communication, but also is accompanied by international cooperation for substantial collaboration with stake holders.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.465-478
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• 2007

Various periodontal barrier membranes used in many clinical and experimental fields, and many recent studies of membranes have reported good results. To improve clinical results, selection of barrier membranes is an important factor. So, we need not only to evaluate various barrier mem-branes, but also to understand the property of barrier membranes appropriate to defect characteristics. For this purpose, this study reviewed available literature, evaluated comparable experimental models, and compared various barrier membranes. From above mentioned methods, the following conclusions are deduced. 1. In i-wall periodontal defect models, new bone formation showed a consistent result, almost 30% of the defect size. New cementum formations measured mostly 40% of the defect size, but showed more variations than new bone formations. This seems to be resulted form difference in experimental methods, so standardization in experimental methods is needed for future studies. 2. Application PLGA barrier membrane to periodontal defect demonstrated improved healing in new bone and new cementum. 3. There was a minimal periodontal regeneration with calcium sulfate barrier membrane only. But, there was better healing pattern in combination of calcium sulfate membrane with bone graft material, such as DFDBA, 4. There was no significant difference between the experimental group that used chitosan mem-brane only and the control group. But, in combination with bone graft material for space maintanence, periodontal regeneration was improved. Overall, Space maintenance is a critical factor for Guided tissue regeneration using barrier membranes. Also, a barrier membrane itself that has difficulty in maintaining space, achieved better result when used with graft material.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권22호
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• pp.9973-9978
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• 2014

Background: Hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-$1{\alpha}$) is the key regulator of cellular responses to hypoxia and plays a central role in tumour growth. Presence of Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the critical regulatory domains of HIF-$1{\alpha}$ may result in the overexpression of the protein and subsequent changes in the expression of the downstream target genes. The aim of study was to investigate the association of three SNPs (g.C111A, g.C1772T and g.G1790A) of HIF-$1{\alpha}$ with the risk of breast cancer in North Indian sporadic breast cancer patients. Materials and Methods: A total of 400 subjects, including 200 healthy controls and 200 patients with breast cancer were recruited in this study. Genotypes were determined using polymerase chain reaction - restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method. Results: The CC and CA genotype frequency of HIF-$1{\alpha}$ g.C111A polymorphism was 100 vs 99% and 0 vs 1% in breast cancer patients and healthy controls respectively. The frequencies of CC, CT and TT genotype of g.C1772T polymorphism were 76 vs 74.5%, 19 vs 21% and 5 vs 4.5% in breast cancer patients and control individuals respectively. There was no significant difference in genotype and allele frequencies of HIF-$1{\alpha}$ g.C1772T polymorphism between cases and control individuals (p>0.05). For g.G1790A genotypes, all patients and controls had only GG genotype. Conclusions: The three HIF-$1{\alpha}$ polymorphisms (g.C111A, g.C1772T and g.G1790A) are not associated with breast cancer risk in North-West Indian patients.

• 한국지구과학회지
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• 제37권7호
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• pp.420-433
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• 2016

본 연구의 목적은 2011년 4월 22일부터 10월 22일까지 우리나라에서 강수가 있는 총 75일 동안 COMS 위성의 적외 채널 $10.8{\mu}m$ 휘도 온도(IR), 적외 채널 $10.8{\mu}m$와 수증기 채널 $6.7{\mu}m$의 휘도 온도차(IR-WV), 정규화 된 가시반사도(VIS)와 기상 레이더의 강우강도를 이용하여 2-D와 3-D 대류운의 강우강도 (CRR) 조견표를 향상시키는 것이다. 특별히 한국형 2-D와 3-D CRR 조견표를 검증하기 위해 2011년 강수가 있는 24일 동안의 기상 레이더 강우강도 자료가 사용된다. 2-D와 3-D CRR 조견표는 각 채널의 등급 범주별 강우 총수와 비강우 총수의 행렬을 이용하여 구한 강우 확률에 평균 누적강우강도와 최대 강우강도를 각각 곱함으로써 2-D (IR, IR-WV)와 3-D (IR, IR-WV, VIS) 조견표의 기본과 최대 행렬을 얻을 수 있다. 최종적으로 새로운 2-D와 3-D의 CRR 조견표는 경험적으로 기본과 최대 강우강도 행렬의 회귀 분석으로 얻어진다. 그 결과 새로운 CRR 조견표는 기존보다 낮은 IR 휘도 온도, 낮은 IR-WV 휘도 온도차일 때에도 비교적 많은 강우 현상을 나타내며, $10mm\;h^{-1}$ 이상의 강우강도 영역이 확대되어 나타난다. 정확도와 범주별 통계가 주어진 기간 동안 발생했던 CRR 자료에 대해 계산된다. 새로운 2-D와 3-D CRR 조견표의 평균 오차, 평균절대 오차, 제곱근평균 오차가 기존 조견표보다 작게 나타나며, 예측 거짓경고비율은 감소하고, 탐지확률은 증가하며, 임계성공지수는 개선된다. 태풍과 뇌우와 같은 기상 이변에서의 강한 호우를 고려하기 위해서 습윤 보정 계수를 교정한다. 이 인자는 수치모델이나 COMS에서 복원한 지면에서 500 hPa까지 평균한 총가강수량과 상대습도의 곱 (PW RH)으로 정의된다. 이 연구에서는 PW RH에 근거하여 IR 운정 휘도 온도가 210 K 이하일 때, 상대습도가 40% 이상일 때 1에서 2사이를 경험적으로 정한다. 새로운 2-D와 3-D CRR 조견표를 적용한 결과 평균 오차, 평균 절대 오차, 제곱근 평균 오차가 줄어든다.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.570-583
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• 2023

Objective: Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) play critical roles in embryo development, and immune responses to infectious diseases. In this study, to investigate the roles of FGFs, we performed genome-wide identification, expression, and functional analyses of FGF family members in chickens. Methods: Chicken FGFs genes were identified and analyzed by using bioinformatics approach. Expression profiles and Hierarchical cluster analysis of the FGFs genes in different chicken tissues were obtained from the genome-wide RNA-seq. Results: A total of 20 FGF genes were identified in the chicken genome, which were classified into seven distinct groups (A-F) in the phylogenetic tree. Gene structure analysis revealed that members of the same clade had the same or similar exon-intron structure. Chromosome mapping suggested that FGF genes were widely dispersed across the chicken genome and were located on chromosomes 1, 4-6, 9-10, 13, 15, 28, and Z. In addition, the interactions among FGF proteins and between FGFs and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) proteins are limited, indicating that the remaining functions of FGF proteins should be further investigated in chickens. Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes pathway analysis showed that FGF gene interacts with MAPK genes and are involved in stimulating signaling pathway and regulating immune responses. Furthermore, this study identified 15 differentially expressed genes (DEG) in 21 different growth stages during early chicken embryo development. RNA-sequencing data identified the DEG of FGFs on 1- and 3-days post infection in two indigenous Ri chicken lines infected with the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 (HPAIV). Finally, all the genes examined through quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and RNA-Seq analyses showed similar responses to HPAIV infection in indigenous Ri chicken lines (R² = 0.92-0.95, p<0.01). Conclusion: This study provides significant insights into the potential functions of FGFs in chickens, including the regulation of MAPK signaling pathways and the immune response of chickens to HPAIV infections.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.52.1-52.13
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• 2023

Background: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been investigated as therapeutic agents for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Stimulation of MSCs with pro-inflammatory cytokines is an approach to enhance their immunomodulatory effects. However, further investigation is required to support their application in immune-mediated disorders and companion animals. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the therapeutic effect of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-stimulated feline adipose tissue-derived MSCs (fAT-MSCs) in a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model. Methods: Colitis mice was made by drinking water with 3% DSS and fAT-MSCs were injected intraperitoneally. Colons were collected on day 10. The severity of the disease was evaluated and compared. Raw 264.7 cells were cultured with the conditioned medium to determine the mechanism, using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: TNF-α-stimulated fAT-MSCs more improved severity of DSS-induced colitis in disease activity, colon length, histologic score, and inflammatory cytokine. In sectionized colon tissues, the group comprising TNF-α-stimulated fAT-MSCs had higher proportion of CD11b⁺CD206⁺ macrophages than in the other groups. In vitro, TNF-α-stimulation increased cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression and prostaglandin E₂ (PGE₂) secretion from fAT-MSCs. The conditioned medium from TNF-α-stimulated fAT-MSCs enhanced the expression of interleukin-10 and arginase-1 in LPS-activated Raw 264.7 cells. Conclusions: These results represent that TNF-α-stimulated fat-mscs ameliorate the inflamed colon more effectively. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the effectiveness was interlinked with the COX-2/PGE₂ pathway.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제16권11호
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• pp.47-56
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• 2018

Purpose - In this research, the expectation level of service of Incheon International Airport was investigated. Service expectation level is critical to the customers' satisfaction and should be managed. Regarding the expectation level of service, the concepts have been defined and introduced by some researchers including Zeithaml, Berry, and Parasuraman (1993). However, due to the difficulties of measuring the level, researches on the expectation level of service have been limited. The main reason of difficulties of measuring the effects is that desired service, adequate service, perceived service, predicted service which are the conceptual components of the expectation level of service are psychologically described concepts and thus are hard to set up standards and to measure numerically. All that one can discern is that desired service level is higher than adequate service level or perceived service level is lower than predicted service level under the certain conditions, etc. Research design, data, and methodology - In this research, the level of service and factors affecting the level are investigated using the case of an Airport. The main idea of research is to investigate whether a supposed factor that is alleged to affect the expected service level is working empirically. The supposed factor is service provider's promise to provide certain level of service to customers. Results - The research results can be summarized as follow. First, service provider's promise, in this case the Airport's Service Quality Award by Airports Council International which can be regarded as objective promise to provide the certain level of service to customers is turned out to be influential to factors affecting expectation level of service. Second, service provider's promise affects to move the customers' expectation level of service upward especially the service of delivering the necessary information to customers in the airport correctly and swiftly. Conclusions - The implications of the research results are, first, customers' expectation level of service in influenced by service provider's promise, second, airport's service award increases the level of customers' service level and as a result for the airport to meet the customers' expectation level of service more efforts should be made.