• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제22권12호
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• pp.185-196
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• 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become more and more widespread in recent years, thus attackers are placing greater emphasis on IoT environments. The IoT connects a large number of smart devices via wired and wireless networks that incorporate sensors or actuators in order to produce and share meaningful information. Attackers employed IoT devices as bots to assault the target server; however, because of their resource limitations, these devices are easily infected with IoT malware. The Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) is one of the many security problems that might arise in an IoT context. DDOS attempt involves flooding a target server with irrelevant requests in an effort to disrupt it fully or partially. This worst practice blocks the legitimate user requests from being processed. We explored an intelligent intrusion detection system (IIDS) using a particular sort of machine learning, such as Artificial Neural Networks, (ANN) in order to handle and mitigate this type of cyber-attacks. In this research paper Feed-Forward Neural Network (FNN) is tested for detecting the DDOS attacks using a modified version of the KDD Cup 99 dataset. The aim of this paper is to determine the performance of the most effective and efficient Back-propagation algorithms among several algorithms and check the potential capability of ANN- based network model as a classifier to counteract the cyber-attacks in IoT environments. We have found that except Gradient Descent with Momentum Algorithm, the success rate obtained by the other three optimized and effective Back- Propagation algorithms is above 99.00%. The experimental findings showed that the accuracy rate of the proposed method using ANN is satisfactory.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.341-348
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 20 ~ 50 대 한국 여성을 대상으로 일시적 고온건조 환경 조성 전후 피부 수분량, 피부 유분량, 피부 멜라닌, 피부 붉은기, 피부 붉은기 이미지 분석, 경피수분손실량, 피부 각질량을 측정하여 기초 피부 특성 데이터를 수집하였으며, 측정시기 별 각질 채취를 진행하여 피부 바이오마커 중 총단백질량, 카르보닐화 단백질, 중성 지질, 지질 과산화를 분석하였다. 해당 결과를 기반으로 고온건조 환경 조성 전후의 차이를 확인하고, 피부 특성과 피부 바이오마커의 상관성을 확인하였으며, 이를 기반으로 신규 피부 지수를 만들었다. 신규 피부 지수는 제품 효능평가에 반영이 가능하며 추가연구를 통한 신규 인체적용시험법 구성 및 피부 바이오마커 발굴 연구 활용 가능성을 확인하였다.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제36권12호
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• pp.1889-1897
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• 2023

Objective: 'Cultured meat' has been suggested as means of solving the problems associated with overpopulation and gas emissions. Satellite cells are a major component in the production of cultured meat; however, these cells cannot be maintained in vitro over long periods. Fibronectin is a glycoprotein that affects biological processes such as cell adhesion, differentiation, and migration. Unfortunately, the characteristics of porcine satellite cells grown in a long-term culture when exposed to fibronectin-coated dishes are unknown. The objective of this study was to investigate the appropriate concentration of fibronectin coated dishes for proliferation and maintenance of porcine satellite cells at long-term culture. Methods: In this study, we isolated the satellite cells and fibroblast cells with pre-plating method. We next analyzed the cell doubling time, cell cycle, and rate of expressed paired box 7 (Pax7) and myogenic differentiation 1 (MyoD1) in porcine satellite cells cultured with 20 ㎍/mL of fibronectin-, gelatin-, and non-coated dishes at early and late passage. We then analyzed the proliferation of porcine satellite cells with various concentrations of mixed gelatin/fibronectin. We next determined the optimal concentration of fibronectin that would encourage proliferation and maintenance of porcine satellite cells in a long-term culture. Results: Doubling time was lowest when 20 ㎍/mL of fibronectin was used (as tested during an early and late passage). Levels of expressed Pax7 and MyoD1, assessed using immunocytochemistry, were highest in cells grown using fibronectin-coated dishes. The proliferation of gelatin/fibronectin mixed coatings had no significant effect on porcine satellite cells. The concentration of 5 ㎍/mL fibronectin coated dishes showed the lowest doubling time and maintained expression of Pax7. Conclusion: Fibronectin with 5㎍/mL effectively maintains porcine satellite cells, a discovery that will be of interest to those developing the next generation of artificial meats.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.237-245
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• 2022

Objective: Viscoelasticity is an essential feature of nerves, although little is known about their viscous properties. The discovery of shear wave dispersion (SWD) imaging has presented a new approach for the non-invasive evaluation of tissue viscosity. The present study investigated the feasibility of using SWD imaging to evaluate diabetic neuropathy using the sciatic nerve in a diabetic rat model. Materials and Methods: This study included 11 diabetic rats in the diabetic group and 12 healthy rats in the control group. Bilateral sciatic nerves were evaluated 3 months after treatment with streptozotocin. We measured the nerve cross-sectional area (CSA), nerve stiffness using shear wave elastography (SWE), and nerve viscosity using SWD imaging. The motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) was also measured. These four indicators and the histology of the sciatic nerves were then compared between the two groups. The performance of CSA, SWE, and SWD imaging in distinguishing the two groups was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. Results: Nerve CSA, stiffness, and viscosity in the diabetic group was significantly higher than those in the control group (all p < 0.05). The results also revealed a significantly lower MNCV in the diabetic group (p = 0.005). Additionally, the density of myelinated fibers was significantly lower in the diabetic group (p = 0.004). The average thickness of the myelin sheath was also lower in the diabetic group (p = 0.012). The area under the ROC curve for distinguishing the diabetic neuropathy group from the control group was 0.876 for SWD imaging, which was significantly greater than 0.677 for CSA (p = 0.030) and 0.705 for SWE (p = 0.035). Conclusion: Sciatic nerve viscosity measured using SWD imaging was significantly higher in diabetic rats. The viscosity measured using SWD imaging performed well in distinguishing the diabetic neuropathy group from the control group. Therefore, SWD imaging may be a promising method for the evaluation of diabetic neuropathy.

• 디지털산업정보학회논문지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.17-29
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• 2024

The Gyeongin Ara Waterway is a regional development project designed to transport cargo by sea and to utilize the surrounding waterfront area to enjoy tourism and leisure. It is being used as a space for demonstration projects for urban air transportation (UAM), which has recently been attracting attention, and various efforts are being made at the local level to strengthen cultural and tourism functions and revitalize local food. This study examined the perception and trends of tourism consumers on the Gyeongin Ara Waterway before and after the outbreak of COVID-19. The research method utilized semantic network analysis based on social network analysis. As a result of the study, first, before the outbreak of COVID-19, key words such as bicycle, Han River, riding, Gimpo, Seoul, hotel, cruise ship, Korea Water Resources Corporation, emotion, West Sea, weekend, and travel showed a high frequency of appearance. After the outbreak of COVID-19, keywords such as cafe, discovery, women, Gimpo, restaurant, bakery, observatory, La Mer, and cruise ship showed a high frequency of appearance. Second, the results of the degree centrality analysis showed that before the outbreak of COVID-19, there was increased interest in accommodations for tourism, such as Marina Bay and hotels. After the outbreak of COVID-19, interest in food such as specific bakeries and cafes such as La Mer was found to be high. Third, due to the CONCOR analysis, five keyword clusters were formed before the outbreak of COVID-19, and the number of keyword clusters increased to eight after the outbreak of COVID-19.

• 통합자연과학논문집
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.123-131
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• 2023

Breast cancer continues to pose a substantial worldwide health challenge, thereby requiring the development of innovative strategies to discover new therapeutic interventions. Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 (STAT-3) has been identified as a significant factor in the development of several types of cancer, including breast cancer. This is primarily attributed to its diverse functions in promoting tumour formation and conferring resistance to therapeutic interventions. This study presents an in silico drug repositioning approach that focuses on identifying specific inhibitors of STAT-3 for the purpose of treating breast cancer. We initially examined the structural and functional attributes of STAT-3, thereby elucidating its crucial involvement in cellular signalling cascades. A comprehensive virtual screening was performed on a diverse collection of drugs that have been approved by the FDA from zinc15 database. Various computational techniques, including molecular docking, cross docking, and cDFT analysis, were utilised in order to prioritise potential candidates. This prioritisation was based on their predicted binding energies and outer molecular orbital reactivity. The findings of our study have unveiled a Dihydroergotamine and Paritaprevir that have been approved by the FDA and exhibit considerable promise as selective inhibitors of STAT-3. In conclusion, the utilisation of our in silico drug repositioning approach presents a prompt and economically efficient method for the identification of potential compounds that warrant subsequent experimental validation as selective STAT-3 inhibitors in the context of breast cancer. The present study highlights the considerable potential of employing computational strategies to expedite the drug discovery process. Moreover, it provides valuable insights into novel avenues for targeted therapeutic interventions in the context of breast cancer treatment.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.467-475
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• 2024

ρ-Hydroxyacetophenone is an important and versatile compound that has been widely used in medicine, cosmetics, new materials, and other fields. At present, there are two ways to obtain ρ-hydroxyacetophenone. One is to extract it from plants, such as Artemisia capillaris Thunb and Cynanchum otophyllum Schneid, and the other is to synthesize it by using chemical methods. Of these two methods, the second is the main one, although it has problems, such as flammable and explosive reagents, difficult separation of by-products, and harsh reaction conditions. To solve these issues, we adopted genetic engineering in this study to construct engineered Escherichia coli containing Hped gene or EbA309 gene. Whole-cell biotransformation was conducted under the same conditions to select the engineered E. coli with the higher activity. Orthogonal tests were conducted to determine the optimal biotransformation condition of the engineered E. coli. The results showed that the optimal condition was as follows: substrate concentration of 40 mmol/l, IPTG concentration of 0.1 mmol/l, an induction temperature of 25℃, and a transformation temperature of 35℃. Under this condition, the effects of transformation time on the ρ-hydroxyacetophenone concentration and cell growth were further studied. We found that as the transformation time extended, the ρ-hydroxyacetophenone concentration showed a gradually increasing trend. However, when the ρ-hydroxyacetophenone concentration increased to 1583.19 ± 44.34 mg/l in 24 h, cell growth was inhibited and then entered a plateau. In this research, we realized the synthesis of ρ-hydroxyacetophenone by biotransformation, and our findings lay a preliminary foundation for further improving and developing this method.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.111-114
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• 2010

양전자 방출 단층촬영은 세포의 생화학적 변화에 따른 방사성의약품의 집적 정도를 영상화함으로서 암을 조기에 진단할 수 있는 검사방법으로 알려져 있다. 이러한 집적 정도는 여러 가지 원인에 따라 발생될 수 있는 것으로 $^{18}F$-FDG 주사량, 종양의 크기, 혈중 포도당 농도 등이 있다. 본 연구에서는 집적방사능과 2D와 3D 영상 획득이 방사능 농도(kBq/mL)에 미치는 영향에 대하여 평가하고자 한다. GE Discovery STe 16 PET/CT에서 1994 NEMA PET phantom을 이용하였으며, 배후방사능과 열소의 방사능 농도비가 1:2, 1:4, 1:8, 1:10, 1:20, 1:30 표준이 되도록 하여 2D와 3D로 영상을 획득하였다. 재구성 방법으로 2D와 3D 모두에서 반복연산법으로 반복횟수 2회, 부분집합 20을 적용하였다. 그리고 CT 감쇠보정법과 획득 시간은 10분으로 설정하였다. 또한 영상분석은 열소의 중심과 배후방사능에 동일한 관심영역을 설정 한 후 각 부분의 방사능 농도를 측정하여 비교 분석하였다. 설정된 관심영역의 배후방사능과 열소의 방사능 농도 비는 2D에서 1:1.93, 1:3.86, 1:7.79, 1:8.04, 1:18.72, 1:26.90, 3D는 1:1.95, 1:3.71, 1:7.10, 1:7.49, 1:15.10, 1:23.24 값을 얻었다. 또한 표준 방사능 농도비를 기준으로 한 백분율 차이(% Difference)는 2D에서 3.50%, 3.47%, 8.12%, 8.02%, 10.58%, 11.06%로 최소 3.47%에서 최대 11.06% 차이가 있고 3D는 3.66%, 4.80%, 8.38%, 23.92%, 23.86%, 22.69%로 최소 3.66%에서 최대 23.92%까지의 차이를 나타냈다. 방사능 농도가 증가할수록 실제 집적된 방사능 농도의 차이가 커짐을 알 수 있으며, 2D가 3D보다 평균 약 10.6% 높게 집적되어 방사능 농도 변화에 영향을 적게 받는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 임상환자의 추적 검사에서 영상 획득 방법을 변화할 시 정확한 정량 평가를 위해서 이점을 고려하여 적용하여야 한다.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.75-79
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• 2019

관상동맥 혈류예비능(CFR)은 관상동맥 협착에 대한 기능적 평가를 하는데 중요한 지표로 사용되고, 허혈성 심장질환(IHD)의 발생을 조기에 진단할 수 있다. 최근 도입된 Discovery NM 530c (D530c) 장비의 구조적 특성으로 인해 동적인 영상 획득이 가능해졌고, 심근 혈류 및 관상동맥 혈류예비능의 측정을 할 수 있게 되었다. D530c 19개 CZT 검출기의 FOV가 교차되는 영역을 QFOV라고 하며, 영상의 질을 위해 QFOV 중앙으로부터 2 cm 이내 심장을 위치시키고 촬영할 것을 권고하고 있다. 동적 심근관류 SPECT 시에 심장의 위치를 선정하기 위한 최적화된 방법을 연구하였다. 심장의 위치를 측정하기 위한 도구로 이동형 초음파를 이용하였다. 환자는 parasternal long-axis view (PLAX) 스캔하였고, 심장 내 구조물이 잘 보이는 탐촉자 지점에 위치를 표시하였다. 환자의 신체에 표시한 지점과 D530c 검출기에 표시된 기준점을 서로 일치시킨 상태에서 약물부하(stress)를 하였고, 방사성동위원소를 순간주사(bolus injection) 하면서 동적 촬영을 시행하였다. 3시간 경과 후, 휴지기(rest) 촬영 시 QFOV 중앙에 심장이 위치하도록 조정하였다. 테이블 및 검출기 위치에 대하여 이동형 초음파를 이용한 dynamic stress와 QFOV 중앙에 위치시킨 rest의 좌표를 비교 분석한 결과, 모든 항목에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다(P > 0.05). 이동형 초음파의 이용은 비교적 사용이 간편하면서 시간 단축과 함께 공간의 제약이 없었고, 심장의 정확한 위치 선정에 도움이 되었다. 이는 영상의 질향상과 환자의 불필요한 방사선 피폭을 최소화하고, 심근혈류 및 관상동맥 혈류예비능의 정량적 평가에 도움을 줌으로써 임상적 진단에 효과적일 것으로 사료된다.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.96-101
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• 2012

사구체 여과율은 신기능의 평가 및 신 질환의 조기 발견 및 만성 신 질환 환자의 경과 관찰에 중요한 지표가 된다. 본 연구에서는 동적 신장 신티그래피의 Gates법과 Modified Gates법을 채혈을 이용한 MDRD법 공식을 기준으로 그 차이를 비교, 분석하고자 한다. 2010년 11월부터 2011년 8월까지 본원에 내원하여 신장 신티그래피 검사를 시행한 45명의 환자를 대상으로 시행하였다. 이 중 20명의 환자는 AGUS(Philips Medical System, Cleveland, OH, USA) 장비의 Gates법과 MDRD법(Modification of Diet Renal Disease) 공식에 의한 사구체 여과율 값을 비교하였으며, 20명의 환자는 INFINIA (General Electric Healthcare, Wisconsin, MI, USA) 장비의 Modified Gates법과 MDRD법 공식에 의한 사구체 여과율 값을 비교하였다. 마지막으로 경과 관찰 시 MDRD법 공식에 의한 사구체 여과율 변화가 없는 환자 5명을 대상으로 Gates법과 Modified Gates법을 비교하였다. Gates법과 Modified Gates법 모두 MDRD법 공식에 의한 사구체 여과율 값과 높은 상관 관계를 보였으며($p$<0.01, r=0.903, r=0.867), Gates법의 대응 차 평균은 $2.05{\pm}2.54mL/min/1.73m^2$로 나타났고, Modified Gates법의 대응 차 평균은 $25.2{\pm}3.71mL/min/1.73m^2$로 나타났다. 마지막으로 5명의 환자에서 실시된 Gates법과 Modified Gates법의 비교는 높은 상관 관계를 보였으며($p$<0.05, r=0.949), 대응 차 평균은 $20.4{\pm}8.84mL/min/1.73m^2$ 로 나타났다. Gates법과 Modified Gates법 및 MDRD법 공식에 의한 사구체 여과율 값은 서로 높은 상관 관계를 보였다. 동적 신장 신티그래피 검사 시 사용되는 Gates법과 Modified Gates법의 상관 관계를 인지하고 검사를 진행 한다면, 진단능을 향상시켜 정확한 신기능의 평가가 이루어질 것으로 사료된다.