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Structural dynamics insights into the M306L, M306V, and D1024N mutations in Mycobacterium tuberculosis inducing resistance to ethambutol

  • Yustinus Maladan;Dodi Safari;Arli Aditya Parikesit
    • Genomics & Informatics
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.32.1-32.11
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    • 2023
  • Resistance to anti-tuberculosis drugs, especially ethambutol (EMB), has been widely reported worldwide. EMB resistance is caused by mutations in the embB gene, which encodes the arabinosyl transferase enzyme. This study aimed to detect mutations in the embB gene of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from Papua and to evaluate their impact on the effectiveness of EMB. We analyzed 20 samples of M. tuberculosis culture that had undergone whole-genome sequencing, of which 19 samples were of sufficient quality for further bioinformatics analysis. Mutation analysis was performed using TBProfiler, which identified M306L, M306V, D1024N, and E378A mutations. In sample TB035, the M306L mutation was present along with E378A. The binding affinity of EMB to arabinosyl transferase was calculated using AutoDock Vina. The molecular docking results revealed that all mutants demonstrated an increased binding affinity to EMB compared to the native protein (-0.948 kcal/mol). The presence of the M306L mutation, when coexisting with E378A, resulted in a slight increase in binding affinity compared to the M306L mutation alone. The molecular dynamics simulation results indicated that the M306L, M306L + E378A, M306V, and E378A mutants decreased protein stability. Conversely, the D1024N mutant exhibited stability comparable to the native protein. In conclusion, this study suggests that the M306L, M306L + E378A, M306V, and E378A mutations may contribute to EMB resistance, while the D1024N mutation may be consistent with continued susceptibility to EMB.

Design and Evaluation of a Microcomputer-based Vacuum Drying System for Shiitake Mushrooms (마이크로컴퓨터 시스템을 이용한 표고버섯의 감압건조에 대한 연구)

  • Choi, Jae-Yong;Kim, Kong-Hwan;Chun, Jae-Kun
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.19 no.6
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    • pp.550-555
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    • 1987
  • Strain gauges attached on the Bourdon tube and load cell were used as the sensors for measuring the vacuum pressure in drying chamber and the weight loss of Shiitake mushrooms respectively. The vacuum drying system was interfaced further with the Bear II microcomputer. The interface devices used were built with such IC chips as MC 6821, ADC 0809, SN 74244 and SN 7424. The relationship between readings of vacuum gauge (P, mmHg) and digital outputs (D) from the microcomputer was represented by P =3.08 D-13.4875(r=0.9999). The weights of drying sample (W) were also related with the digital outputs (D) by W=0.4076 D-6.4762 (r=0.9999). During the vacuum drying of Shiitake mushrooms. the data on pressure and weight were recorded at regular intervals using an acquisition program on the microcomputer system. The Page model was fitted well to the drying data of Shiitake mushrooms. resulting in the following empirical equations : $(M-M_e)/(M_o-M_e)=\exp(-0.1569t^{1.0048})$ at 400 mm Hg up to 14 hours and $(M-M_e)/(M_o-M_e)=\exp(-0.1385_t^{1.2688})$ at 600 mm Hg up to 8 hours.

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dLoran Measurement in Yeongil Bay using the Pohang Loran-C (9930M) (포항 로란-C(9930M) 이용 영일만 dLoran 측정)

  • Lee, Chang Bok;Lee, Jong Koo;Lee, Young Kyu;Hwang, Sang-Wook;Lee, Sang Jeong;Yang, Sung-Hoon
    • Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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    • v.38 no.3
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    • pp.227-232
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    • 2014
  • There are three essential components of eLoran: dLoran, data map of ASF, and the Loran data channel. Particularly, dLoran improves navigation accuracy, which is the core technology of eLoran systems. The requirement of HEA's absolute accuracy, less than 20 meters, can be satisfied via dLoran measurements and their corrections. In this study, dLoran measurements using the Pohang Loran-C (9930M) station signal were conducted at Yeongil Bay. We established a dLoran reference station at Homigot Management Office for navigation aids within the Bay. We estimated the effectiveness of the dLoran between the reference site (Homigot Management Office) and a test site (Heunghwan beach) by measuring TOAs. We verified that the TOA data measured at these two regions were highly correlated. The temporal differences in the data between the dLoran reference station and test site were about 10~30 ns per day, which is equivalent to a ranging error of 3~9 m. This result shows that eLoran can meet the requirement of 8~20 meters position accuracy for maritime HEA by correcting the ASF at the user's receiver.

Driving Per Nozzle By Various Waveform Depending On Resonance Frequency In Piezoelectric Inkjet Head (잉크젯 헤드의 공진주파수에 따른 구동파형을 이용한 개별노즐 제어)

  • Kim, Y.J.;Park, C.S.;Sim, W.C.;Kang, P.J.;Yoo, Y.S.;Park, J.H.;Joung, J.W.;Oh, Y.S.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2007.07a
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    • pp.1542-1543
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    • 2007
  • This paper presents the effect of driving waveform for piezoelectric bend mode inkjet printhead with optimized mechanical design. Experimental and theoretical studies on the applied driving waveform versus jetting characteristics were performed. The inkjet head has been designed to maximize the droplet velocity, minimize voltage response of the actuator and optimize the firing frequency to eject ink droplet. The head design was carried out by using mechanical simulation. The printhead has been fabricated with Si(100) and SOI wafers by MEMS process and silicon direct bonding method. To investigate how performance of the piezoelectric ceramic actuator influences on droplet diameter and droplet velocity, the method of stroboscopy was used. Using the water based ink of viscosity of 11.8 cps and surface tension of 0.025N/m, it is possible to eject stable droplets through 64 nozzles average velocity of 4.05 m/s with standard deviation of 0.06 m/s and average diameter of $29.2\;{\mu}m$ with standard variation of $0.5\;{\mu}m$.

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Properties of Conformal Antenna for Mobile Phone by Laser Direct Structuring

  • Park, Sang-Hoon;Kim, Gi-Ho;Jeon, Yong-Seung;Na, Ha-Sun;Seong, Won-Mo
    • Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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    • v.8 no.6
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    • pp.246-249
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    • 2007
  • A triple-band antenna was developed and fabricated by LDS(Laser Direct Structuring) process. The effects of the plating rate and heat treatment condition were investigated and the gains of fabricated antennas were measured at various frequencies. The laser irradiated surface shows clearly that there are prominence and depression. It shows anchoring effect between a plating material and ablation surface. The plating rate was decreased when the plating material is exhausted in the solution. This solution needs to refreshed by the new aid solution. The copper plating thickness is decreased with the increase of heat treatment temperature in the same time but it does not change other condition. The gain of LDS antenna showed higher than the generally processed antenna. This result was related with practical use of the dimension and effective dielectric constant.

An Application Study on a Strategy to Promote Natural Ventilation at an Atrium Building (아트리움을 이용한 자연환기 활성화 방안에 관한 사례 연구)

  • Shin, Seon-Joon;Lee, Seung-Yeon;Jo, Jin-Kyun;Han, Soo-Gon;Hong, Min-Ho
    • Proceedings of the SAREK Conference
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    • 2008.06a
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    • pp.540-545
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    • 2008
  • An atrium has great potential in natural ventilation aided by buoyance effect. Architectural design of an atrium is very critical to maximize the effect. However, it is not easy of an atrium to have optimum shape for natural ventilation, from the aesthetic and economic point of view. Admitting this condition, we suggested a strategy to promote natural ventilation, which can be adopted only with small design change. At first, we installed BIPV on the top of an atrium to strengthen buoyancy effect, and combine forced ventilation by low pressure fan. To evaluate the performance of the measure, CFD simulation and Energy-Airflow analysis were achieved.

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An Experimental Study on Reinforcing Efficiency of H-Shaped Steel Beams with a Rectangular Web Opening (유공 H 형강보의 보강효율에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Kim, Jin-Mu;Cho, Chul-Ho
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.171-178
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    • 1999
  • Despite of decrease in shear and moment strengths, most steel structural designers use web openings in beams because of economical benefit and requirement. The purpose of this study is to suggest the method of reinforcement of H-shape steel beams with a rectangular web opening. If shear predominates over bending, it is necessary to consider all possible combinations of shear force and bending moment acting at the opening. In this paper, the ultimate strength and behavior of perforated beams have been investigated according to parameters (ratio of M/V, opening width within opening height ratio D/h, various reinforcing types A/B/C/D/M/N/W). The results of this study are as follows ; 1. Deformation of H-shape steel beams with a rectangular web opening was greatly affected by not only bending but also shear. 2. SB1-2/3 series have little difference in the reinforced efficiency, but SB1-2E/3E series have difference in the reinforced efficiency according to the reinforcement type. 3. Efficiency of SB1-2E/3E series is determined by reinforcing types, which RB1-2E-B/M/C and RB1-3E-M/D/C specimens have good efficient. Reinforcing type of perforated beams chooses efficient method according to ratio of M/V and D/h.

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A Study on the Solidification Characteristics of CV Graphite Cast Iron (CV흑연주철(黑鉛鑄鐵)의 응고특성(凝固特性)에 관한 연구(硏究))

  • Chun, C.C.;Kim, S.Y.;Lee, G.W.
    • Journal of Korea Foundry Society
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.5-12
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    • 1985
  • Many researchers have studied the eutectic solidification of CV Graphite Cast Iron qualitatively. However quantative studies have not been done. The type of eutectic solidification of CV Graphite Cast Iron treated with CG Alloy (Fe-Si-Mg-5Ti-Ca-Ce) was studied quantitatively through M.D.E. value (Mushy Degree of Eutectic Solidification) = $t_2/t_1)$, where $t_1$ is the difference of the eutectic solidification starting time between surface and center part of the casting sample, and $t_2$ is the time of eutectic solidification of the center part. Following results were obtained. (1) The M.D.E. value of CV graphite cast iron lies between that of spheroidal graphite and that of flake graphite cast iron but is closer to that of Flake graphite cast iron. (2) The M.D.E. value of CV graphite cast iron depends upon CV ratio. (3) The time required for eutectic solidification increases as graphite form is changed from Flake, CV. to spheroidal graphite. (4) The M.D.E. value increases as cooling rate increases.

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