• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제38권
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• pp.33.1-33.6
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• 2016

Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the expression levels of p65 and S100 in the rat masseter muscle after the injection of different concentrations of botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A). Methods: We injected either 5 or 10 U of BTX-A into both masseter muscle of rats. As a control group, the same volume of saline was injected. After 14 days, the animals were sacrificed. Subsequently, a biopsy and immunohistochemical staining of the samples were performed using a p65 or S100 antibody. Results: The cross-sectional area of each myofibril was significantly reduced by BTX-A injection (P < 0.001). The expression of p65 and S100 increased significantly with increasing concentrations of BTX-A (P < 0.001). Conclusions: The injection of BTX-A into the masseter muscle induced muscle atrophy. Subsequently, p65 and S100 expression in myoblasts were increased for the protection of muscle cells.

• 복식
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• 제64권7호
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• pp.156-171
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• 2014

This study attempted to comprehend the usage of the modular system in fields through literature review and objective research, as well as analysis of its expression characteristics in fashion. It tried to provide inspiring visual data for the fashion design of the modular system. After analyzing architecture and product-related books, Internet data and advanced research, the four expression characteristics of the modular system were obtained. Firstly, the formative expression characteristics of the modular system in fashion were simplicity, extensibility, variability and diversity. Secondly, of the formative expression characteristics expressed in modern fashion, simplicity (30%) was the highest, followed by extensibility (27%), diversity (22%) and variability (21%). Thirdly, simple silhouette and structure were used to express simplicity, usually simple geometric figures. In contrast, extensibility was expressed through the expansion and exaggeration of the area, length and volume of the clothes. In terms of variability, the typical characteristics of modules were reflected. For diversity, heterogeneous materials were used, and informality was expressed.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.224-230
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• 2013

Objectives: Papilloma frequently develops as a benign tumor of the head and neck area, but its potential for malignant transformation has yet to be studied. This study aims to provide basic information for papillomas using the immunohistochemical staining of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) and human papilloma virus (HPV) 16 and 18. Materials and Methods: To evaluate the malignant transformation of papillomas, the selected tissue samples were serially diagnosed with pre-cancerous papilloma (with epithelial dysplasia, pseudo-epitheliomatous hyperplasia) or malignant lesion (squamous cell carcinoma, SCC) after the first diagnosis (squamous papilloma, inverted papilloma). The selected tissues were stained with an antibody to MMP-2 and HPV 16-E7, HPV 18-L1. A statistical analysis was performed according to each transformation step. Results: The epithelial layer of papilloma and pre-cancerous papilloma lesions had a similar MMP-2 expression, but that of the malignant lesion had a significantly increased MMP-2 expression. HPV 16 and 18 infection rates were 28.6%, 33.3% and 63.6% in papillomas, pre-cancerous papilloma lesions, and SCC. Conclusions: A relatively high MMP-2 expression and HPV 16 or 18 infection of papillomas may be associated with early events in the multistep processes of malignant transformation of papillomas.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.163-173
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• 2009

Objectives : The goal of this study was to investigative the effect of Gardeniae Fructus (GF)as antidepressant in the forced swimming test(FST) model rats. Methods : The expressions of corticotropin-releasing factor(CRF), tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and c-fos were measured by immunohistochemical method at paraventricular nucleus(PVN), locus coeruleus (LC) and ventral tegmental area(VTA). Results : The duration of immobility in FST was significantly decreased in the GF 100mg/kg groups (p<0.05). CRF expression was significantly decreased at PVN in the GF 100 mg/kg and 400mg/kg treated group in comparison with the control group, respectively (p<0.01). c-fos expression was decreased at PVN in the GF 100 mg/kg treated group with no significance. TH expression was significantly decreased in the GF 100 mg/kg and 400mg/kg treated group in comparison with the control group, at LC and VTA respectively (p<0.001). Conclusion : According to the results, it can be considered that Gardeniae Fructus has antidepressant effect by showing the reduction of immobility in FST through the reduction of CRF, TH expression.

• 전자공학회논문지
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• 제52권7호
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• pp.86-92
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• 2015

본 논문에서는 지역적인 에지의 방향 정보와 반응 크기, 주변 화소와의 밝기값 차이를 LDP 코드에 포함함으로써 얼굴 표정 인식률을 향상시킨다. 기존 LDP 코드를 사용하면 LBP에 비해서 영상의 밝기 변화에 덜 민감하고 잡음에 강한 장점을 가진다. 하지만, 밝기 변화가 없는 매끄러운 영역의 정보를 표현하기 어렵고, 배경에 얼굴과 유사한 에지 패턴이 존재하는 경우에는 인식률이 저하되는 문제점이 있다. 따라서 에지 방향 정보를 기반으로 에지 강도 및 밝기값을 추가할 수 있도록 LDP 코드를 개선하고, 인식률을 측정한다.

• Laboraroty Animal Research
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.244-250
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• 2017

${\alpha}$-Synuclein is abundantly expressed in neuronal tissue, plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders, and exerts a neuroprotective effect against oxidative stress. Cerebral ischemia causes severe neurological disorders and neuronal dysfunction. In this study, we examined ${\alpha}$-synuclein expression in middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO)-induced cerebral ischemic injury and neuronal cells damaged by glutamate treatment. MCAO surgical operation was performed on male Sprague-Dawley rats, and brain samples were isolated 24 hours after MCAO. We confirmed neurological behavior deficit, infarction area, and histopathological changes following MCAO injury. A proteomic approach and Western blot analysis demonstrated a decrease in ${\alpha}$-synuclein in the cerebral cortices after MCAO injury. Moreover, glutamate treatment induced neuronal cell death and decreased ${\alpha}$-synuclein expression in a hippocampal-derived cell line in a dose-dependent manner. It is known that ${\alpha}$-synuclein regulates neuronal survival, and low levels of ${\alpha}$-synuclein expression result in cytotoxicity. Thus, these results suggest that cerebral ischemic injury leads to a reduction in ${\alpha}$-synuclein and consequently causes serious brain damage.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.31-42
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• 1995

교정력에 의한 치아이동시 치주조직의 조직변화를 알아보고 성장인자중의 하나인 Epidemal Growth Factor (EGF)의 시간 경과에 따른 발현정도 및 분포 변화를 알아 보고자, Sprague-Dawley계 백서 23마리를 대조군(3마리)과 실험군(20마리)으로 나누었으며, 실험군은 교정력(75g)을 가한 후 12시간, 1일, 4일, 7일, 14일이 경과한 후 각각 4마리씩 희생시켜, EGF의 발현 분포와 조직학적 변화를 면역조직화학적 및 조직병리학적으로 관찰한 바 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 교정력을 가한 후 14일 까지, 견인측의 치주인대 섬유는 신장되었고, 압박측의 치주인대 섬유는 압축되었으며 치주인대섬유 배열의 완전회복은 일어나지 않았다. 2. 대조군의 EGF 발현은 구강상피, 전상아질, 치수와 치주인대내의 혈관에서 진하게 발현되었으나, 파골세포 및 골아세포에서는 미약한 염색상을 보였다. 3. 교정력을 가한지 12시간, 1일, 4일, 7일째 실험군의 치주조직에서의 EGF의 발현은 견인측과 압박측의 차이가 없이, 경미한 미만성의 양성반응을 보였다. 4. 교정력을 가한지 14일째 치주조직에서 EGF의 발현이 현저히 증가되었으며, 압박측보다 견인측이 더 많이 발현되었으며, 치경부 쪽보다 치근단 쪽에서 더 많았다.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.127-131
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• 2012

본 연구는 흑미의 종자 발달에 따른 색소발현 현상을 조사하여 품종육성 및 재배법의 기초자료를 제공하기 위해 최초 어느 시기에 색소가 발현하고, 이러한 색소의 발현순서와 종자 내에서 색깔의 차이가 나타나는 부위에 대해 시험한 결과는 다음과 같다. 최초 색소발현은 개화 후 5일경에 종자의 정단에서 연한적자색을 관찰 하였으며, 이때 색소가 발현된 정도는 종자의 총 단면적 대비 0.08%였다. 색소발현 순서는 종자의 정단에서 기부로, 그리고 배면에서 마지막에는 복면 순이었으며, 색소가 종자 전체에 발현된 시점은 개화 후 25일 경이었다. 그 이후는 색이 적자색에서 흑자색으로 진해지는 시기였다. 수확 후 가시적인 종자 간 및 종자 내 색소발현이 불균일한 것을 골라 조사한 결과, 종자 내 복면부위가 다른 부위에 비해 상대적으로 연한 적자색을 띠었으며, 종자의 색소발현이 불균일한 부위는 복면 부위였다.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.181-191
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• 2008

목 적: 본 연구에서는 에스트로겐 수용체의 agonist로 작용할 수 있는 내분비계 교란물질인 bisphenol A (BPA)가 정소 내 세포들의 유전자 발현 및 세포자멸사에 미치는 영향을 관찰하였다. 연구방법: 그룹 I의 7주령 수컷 생쥐들에는 sesame oil에 녹인 BPA를 1 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg를 1회 복강주사하여 급성 영향을 조사하였고, 그룹 II의 생쥐들에는 BPA 10 ${\mu}g/kg$, 1 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg를 하루에 1회씩 14일간 피하주사하여 장기적 효과를 보았다. 생쥐의 정소를 채취하여 정소의 다양한 표지유전자들의 발현을 RT-PCR로 조사하였고, 조직학적 관찰, 형광면역염색법과 TUNEL 염색을 수행하였다. 결 과: RT-PCR 결과, 정소의 표지유전자 중 특이적으로 Leydig cell의 표지유전자인 LHR가 고농도의 BPA 처리군에서 감소되어 있었다. 정원세포 표지유전자인 ERM은 장기간 BPA를 주사 받은 생쥐들의 정소에서 감소되었다. 1회의 BPA를 주사 받은 그룹에서는 조직학적 영향은 없는 것으로 보였다. 또한 세포자멸사의 표지인 Bax가 Leydig cell이 존재하는 정소의 interstitial area에서 BPA에 의해 증가된 것을 관찰하였으며 이는 TUNEL 염색이 positive하게 나타난 부분과 일치하였다. 결 론: 본 연구는 BPA가 정소에서 주로 Leydig cell에 영향을 주며 이는 Leydig cell이 에스트로겐 수용체와 에스트로겐 합성효소를 발현하는 내분비 세포라는 사실에 부합되는 것으로, 차후 그 분자적 기작을 밝히는 연구로 이어져야 할 것이다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.592-598
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• 2019

Objective: Autophagy is a bulk degradation system for intracellular proteins which contributes to skeletal muscle homeostasis, according to previous studies in humans and rodents. However, there is a lack of information on the physiological role of autophagy in the skeletal muscle of meat animals. This study was planned as a pilot study to investigate changes in expression of two major autophagy-related genes, microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain $3{\beta}$ (MAP1LC3B) and autophagy related 7 (ATG7) in fattening beef cattle, and to compare them with skeletal muscle growth. Methods: Six castrated Japanese Black cattle (initial body weight: $503{\pm}20kg$) were enrolled in this study and fattened for 7 months. Three skeletal muscles, M. longissimus, M. gluteus medius, and M. semimembranosus, were collected by needle biopsy three times during the observation period, and mRNA levels of MAP1LC3B and ATG7 were determined by quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. The expression levels of genes associated with the ubiquitin-proteasome system, another proteolytic mechanism, were also analyzed for comparison with autophagy-related genes. In addition, ultrasonic scanning was repeatedly performed to measure M. longissimus area as an index of muscle growth. Results: Our results showed that both MAP1LC3B and ATG7 expression increased over the observation period in all three skeletal muscles. Interestingly, the increase in expression of these two genes in M. longissimus was highly correlated with ultrasonic M. longissimus area and body weight. On the other hand, the expression of genes associated with the ubiquitin-proteasome system was unchanged during the same period. Conclusion: These findings suggest that autophagy plays an important role in the growth of skeletal muscle of fattening beef cattle and imply that autophagic activity affects meat productivity.