• Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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• 제28권5_6호
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• pp.1359-1378
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• 2010

The effect of impulse in the ecological models makes them more realistic. Recently, the eco-epidemiological models have become an important field of study from the both mathematical and ecological view points. In this article, we consider some eco-epidemiological systems under the influence of impulsive force. A set of sufficient conditions for the permanence of the system are derived. Stability of the trivial solution and at least one strictly positive periodic solution are obtained. Numerical examples are given in support to our analytical findings. Finally, a short discussion concludes the paper.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.77-82
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• 2002

Ten Listeria monocytogenes were isolated from clinical specimens and mussels, and their physio-biochemical characters were compared with the type strains. Ribotyping was used as a taxonomic tool to determine molecular epidemiological marker. Chromosomal DNA was cleaved with restriction enzymes HindIII and EcoRI. The fragment were subjected to Southern blot hybridization with 165 rDNA from B. subtilis by PCR. EcoRI patterns of Listeria strains showed 6 to 8 bands ranging from 0.75 kb to 11 kb band and they were classified into 6 groups. In comparison, HindIII patterns revealed that 5 to 7 bands ranging from 2.75 kb to 7.75 kb band and they classified into 5 groups. The various patterns of Listeria strains were observed within genus, species and isolated sources. 165 rRNA gene restriction patterns (ribotyping) are useful in epidemiological and taxonomic study.

• 대한수학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.713-731
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• 2009

In this paper, a three-dimensional eco-epidemiological model with delay is considered. The stability of the two equilibria, the existence of Hopf bifurcation and the permanence are investigated. It is found that Hopf bifurcation occurs when the delay ${\tau}$ passes though a sequence of critical values. The estimation of the length of delay to preserve stability has also been calculated. Numerical simulation with a hypothetical set of data has been done to support the analytical findings.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.57-63
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• 2014

Objectives: We established a Wistar rat model of asthma caused by toluene diisocyanate (TDI) exposure, and investigated the relationship between TDI exposure concentrations and respiratory hypersensitivity, airway inflammation, and cytokine secretions in animals, to better understand the mechanism of TDI induced occupational asthma. Methods: Wistar rats were exposed to two different concentrations of TDI vapor four hours a day for five consecutive days. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) was performed, and differential leucocytes from the BAL fluid were analyzed. Lung histopathological examination was carried out to investigate the inflammatory status in the airways. Production of cytokines interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-5 productions in the BAL fluid in vivo was determined with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits. Results: The TDI-exposed rats exhibited greater airway hypersensitivity symptoms than the control rats. The BAL differential cell count and lung histopathological examination demonstrated that inflammation reactions were present in both the central and peripheral airways, characterized with marked infiltration of eosinophils in the TDI-exposed rats. The cytokine assay showed that IL-4 and IL-5 were predominantly produced in the BAL fluid in vivo. Conclusions: These findings imply that TDI exposure concentrations may greatly affect the occurrence and extent of inflammatory events and that Th2 type cytokines may play an important role in the immunopathogenesis of TDI-induced occupational respiratory hypersensitivity.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권11호
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• pp.1651-1659
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• 2017

Objective: Lao PDR's recent accession to the World Trade Organization necessitates a greater understanding of the patterns and risk of livestock production in order to better align national policy with the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. This eco-health study was conducted to improve understanding of the interrelations between market chains and zoonotic infection risks at two strategic cross border points between Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam. Methods: Information gained from smallholder farmer/trader interviews was integrated with serological surveys for pig-associated zoonoses-including hepatitis E virus (HEV), Taenia solium (T. solium) and trichinella-to identify potential linkages between disease risk and pig production and slaughter in low input systems common across the country. Results: Trichinella and HEV exposure was high in both humans and pigs in both study areas, significantly associated with pig slaughter and the subsequent consumption and handling of raw pork products. T. solium demonstrated a strong geographical and ethnic association with the northern study area bordering Vietnam. With the right knowledge and accessible, affordable inputs, the majority of smallholder farmers indicated a willingness to invest more in pig production, which could simultaneously improve livelihoods and decrease exposure to HEV, Trichinella, and T. solium through increased access to formal markets and an improved slaughter processes. Conclusion: The linkages identified when assessing disease risk in the context of potential economic and cultural drivers of transmission highlight the importance of a systems-based approach for the detection and control of zoonotic disease, and contributes to an improved understanding of the Lao PDR livestock sector.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.502-509
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• 2005

Sexual reproduction plays an important role in the biology and epidemiology of oomycete plant pathogens such as the heterothallic species Phytophthora infestans. Recent worldwide dispersal of A2 mating type strains of P. infestans resulted in increased virulence, gene transfer, and genetic variation, creating new challenges for disease management. To develop a genetic assay for mating type identification in P. infestans, we used the Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) technique. The primer combination E+AT/M+CTA detected a fragment specific to A1 mating type (Mat-A1) of P. infestans. This fragment was cloned and sequenced, and a pair of primers (INF-1, INF-2) were designed and used to differentiate P. infestans Mat-A1 from Mat-A2 strains. The Mat A1-specific fragment was detected using Southern blot analysis of PCR products amplified with primers INF-1 and INF-2 from genomic DNA of 14 P. infestans Mat-A1 strains, but not 13 P. infestans Mat-A2 strains or 8 other isolates representing several Phytophthora spp. Southern blot analysis of genomic DNAs of P. infestans isolates revealed a 1.6 kb restriction enzyme (EcoRI, BamHI, AvaI)-fragment only in Mat-A1 strains. The A1 mating type-specific primers amplified a unique band under stringent annealing temperatures of $63^{\circ}C-64^{\circ}C$, suggesting that this PCR assay could be developed into a useful method for mating type determination of P. infestans in field material.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.166-177
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• 2005

목 적 : DNA 제한 효소 분석법을 이용한 아데노바이러스의 유전체형 분석 방법은 많은 연구자들이 서로 다른 종류의 제한 효소와 명명법을 사용하여 분류함으로써, 아직까지 체계적인 분류 체계가 정립되어 있지 않다. 본 연구는 Li와 Wadell이 제안한 제한 효소 분석법과 명명법을 이용하여 국내에서 최근 14년 동안 분리된 아데노바이러스 혈청형 1, 2, 5형에 대한 유전체형을 분류하고, 그 분자 역학과 유전체형 상호 간의 연관성을 밝히고자 시행하였다. 방 법 : 1990년 11월부터 2003년 2월까지 하기도 감염으로 서울대학교병원 소아과에 입원하였거나, 인접 지역의 종합병원 소아과에 입원한 소아들로부터 채취한 비인두 흡인물을 검체로 하여 HEp-2 세포주에서 배양 후 간접면역형광검사로 확인하고, 분리된 아데노바이러스를 항혈청 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11에 대한 세포독성 효과를 관찰함으로 혈청형을 결정하였다. 혈철형 1, 2, 5형을 대상으로 DNA를 추출하고 12가지 제한 효소 BamHI, BcI, BglI, BglII, BstEII, EcoRI, HindIII, HpaI, SalI, SmaI, XbaI, XhoI로 절단한 후 전기영동 시키고 나타나는 분절 형태를 각 혈청형의 표준주와 비교하여 분석하였다. 유전체형간의 상관성을 비교하기 위하여 PCRF 분석을 시행하였다. 결 과 : 아데노바이러스 분리주 382주를 대상으로 혈청형을 확인한 결과, 1형 33(9%), 2형 45(12%), 3형 107(28%), 4형 16(4%), 5형 24(6%), 6형 8(2%), 7형 116(30%), 11형 9(2%), 그 외의 형들이 24(6%)주로 각각 나타났다. 변이 유전체형은 혈청형 1형 18종류, 2형 25종류, 5형 10종류가 분류되었으며 Ad1p1-Ad1p7, Ad1a, Ad1b, Ad1b1-Ad1b3, Ad1c, Ad1d, Ad1e, Ad1e1, Ad1e2, Ad1f; Ad2p1-Ad2p11, Ad2a, Ad2a1-Ad2a6, Ad2b, Ad2c, Ad2d, Ad2e, Ad2e1-Ad2e3; Ad5p1, Ad5p2, Ad5a, Ad5a1-Ad5a7로 명명되었다. 본 연구에서는 표준주나 이전에 보고 된 유전체형과 일치하는 유전체형은 분리되지 않았다. 대부분의 유전체형은 전 연구기간 동안 1~2주만 분리되었고 일부 유전체형들은 산발적으로 2회 이상 반복 분리되었다. 유전체형 Ad1p5나 Ad5a1와 같이 유행성으로 분포하는 유전체형도 관찰되었다. 혈청형 1형 유전체형 간의 PCRF는 79~99%로 Genomic cluster 1과 2로 구분되었고, 2형과 5형은 각각 82~99%와 84~99%로 모두 80% 이상이었다. 결 론 : 본 연구를 통하여 국내에서 분리된 아데노바이러스 혈청형 1, 2, 5형의 다양한 유전체형을 체계적으로 분석할 수 있었다. 혈청형 1, 2, 5형이 주로 산발성 감염을 일으키는 것으로 알려져 왔으나, 유전체형에 따라 역학적 특징이 다르게 나타날 수 있으며, 이는 DNA의 변형에 의한 유전체형의 변화가 바이러스의 감염력과 생존력에 변화를 일으켰을 가능성을 시사한다. 본 연구 결과는 혈청형 1, 2, 5형의 비교 자료로 활용될 수 있을 뿐만 아니라, 변이 유전체형들에 대한 정보를 제공함으로써 백신 개발을 위한 기초 자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.