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Studies on the Antioxidative Effect of the Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) Extract and its Protective Role against Cadmiun-mediated Stress (메밀의 항산화 및 카드뮴 방어 효능에 관한 연구)

  • Yoon Chang-Soon;Kim Nam-Hyoung;Jang Jae-Hyung;Sang Kyung Jin;Ko In Young;Choi Shin Wook
    • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
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    • v.31 no.2 s.51
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    • pp.197-206
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    • 2005
  • In the present study, the Chuncheon buckwheat extracts prepared from its seed coats, seeds and stems were used to determine anti-oxidative effects, the content of rutin and phytic acid, and the protective role against cadmium at the cellular level. futhermore, it was evaluated whether the buckwheat, mainly known as a healthy food source, might be applicable to functional cosmetics. Up to $100 {\mu}g/mL$ of the extract was not toxic in HaCaT and B16F10 cell lines using MTT assay. The anti-oxidative capacity of superoxide radicals was shown in seed coats extracts > stem extracts=seed extracts. Although its content of rutin, known as one of effective anti-oxidants, mainly exists in the stem, any extract did not eliminate hydroxyl radicals. Phytic acid, known as a heavy metal-chelate agent, was highly concentrated in the stem. The Chuncheon buckwheat extract had $10\%$ protective effect against the treatment of $50{\mu}M$ cadmium at which $50\%$ of HaCaT cells survived. Confocal laser scanning microscope revealed the intracellular generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by cadmium treatment. Finally, we identified that the stem extract had the most protective effect on the elimination of ROS.

A study on bio-signal process for prosthesis arm control (인공의수의 능동 제어를 위한 생체 신호 처리에 관한 연구)

  • Ahn, Young-Myung;Yoo, Jae-Myung
    • 전자공학회논문지 IE
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    • v.43 no.4
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    • pp.28-36
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    • 2006
  • In this paper, an algorithm to classify the 4 motions of arm and a control system to position control the prosthesis are studied. To classify the 4 motions, we use flex sensors which is electrical resistance type sensor that can measure warp of muscle. The flex sensors are attached to the biceps brchii muscle and coracobrachialis muscle and the sensor signals are passed the sensing system. 4 motion of the forearm - flexion and extension, the pronation and supination are classified from this. Also position of forearm is measured from the classified signals. Finally, A two D.O.F prosthesis arm with RC servo-motor is designed to verify the validity of the algorithm. At this time, fuzzy controller is used to reduce the position error by rotary inertia and noise. From the experiment, the position error had occurred within about 5 degree.

Isolation and Identification of Prepubertal Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Spermatogonial Stem Cells

  • Feng, Wanyou;Chen, Shibei;Do, Dagiang;Liu, Qinyou;Deng, Yanfei;Lei, Xiaocan;Luo, Chan;Huang, Ben;Shi, Deshun
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.29 no.10
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    • pp.1407-1415
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    • 2016
  • Isolation and culture of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are attractive for production of genetic modified offspring. In the present study, buffalo spermatogonial stem-like cells were isolated, cultured and expression pattern of different germ cell marker genes were determined. To recover spermatogonia, testes from age 3 to 7 months of buffalo were decapsulated, and seminiferous tubules were enzymatically dissociated. Two types of cells, immature sertoli cell and type A spermatogonia were observed in buffalo testes in this stage. Germ cell marker genes, OCT3/4 (Pou5f1), THY-1, c-kit, PGP9.5 (UCHL-1) and Dolichos biflorus agglutinin, were determined to be expressed both in mRNA and protein level by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and immunostaining in buffalo testes and buffalo spermatogonial stem-like cells, respectively. In the following, when the isolated buffalo buffalo spermatogonial stem-like cells were cultured in the medium supplemented 2.5% fetal bovine serum and 40 ng/mL glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor medium, SSCs proliferation efficiency and colony number were significantly improved than those of other groups (p<0.05). These findings may help in isolation and establishing long term in vitro culture system for buffalo spermatogonial stem-like cells, and accelerating the generation of genetic modified buffaloes.

Peri- and Postnatal Study of Q-35, a Quinolone Antibiotic, in Rats (퀴놀론 유도체인 Q-35의 랫드에서의 주산 .수유기시험 연구)

  • 박귀례;한순영;김판기;신재호;조인구
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.73-81
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    • 1998
  • Pregnant Sprague-Dawley rats were administered with Q-35 at the dose levels of 0, 30, 100 and 300 mg/kg/day by oral gavage from gestation day 17 to lactation period. Effects of the test chemical on general findings, reproductive performance of dams and development of Fl generation were examined. There were no treatment related changes in physical signs, body weight, necropsy findings, organ weights, delivery and nursing behavior. In 100 and 300 mg/fg/day treated groups, the food consumption of dams was decreased significantly during gestational day 19~21. The gestation length of 300 mg/tg/day treated group was increased significantly compared to the control group (22.3 $\pm$0.48 vs 22.0$\pm$0.39). Although the gestational length of all groups were in normal range of the rat, potential effect of the drug could not be ruled out. External anomaly of Fl fetus induced by Q-35 was not detected in any groups. There were no treaoent related changes in physical development, reflex functions, sensory functions, locomotor activity and motor coordinating activity. Estrus cycle, fertility and reproductive performance of Fl were not changed in all treated groups. There was no external abnormality related to the drug administration on the examination of F2. These results suggest that Q-35 has no adverse effect on the peri- and postnatal period in rats except the reduction of food consumption at the beginning of drug administration and the potential effect on the elongation of gestation length.

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Mitochondrial DNA Sequence Variation of the Mason Bee, Osmia cornifrons (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

  • Kim, Hwa-Young;Lee, Kyeong-Yong;Lee, Sang-Beom;Kim, Se-Ryeon;Hong, Mee-Yeon;Kim, Dong-Young;Kim, Ik-Soo
    • International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.75-86
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    • 2008
  • In order to understand geographic genetic variation and relationship among populations of the mason bee (Osmia cornifrons Radoszkowsky), which is used as pollinator for apple tree, we sequenced a portion of mitochondrial (mt) COI gene, which corresponds to "DNA Barcode" region (658 bp) from 81 O. cornifrons individuals collected over eight localities in Korea. The sequence data revealed overall moderate to low genetic diversity within species, with a maximum sequence divergence of 0.76%. Geographically, two haplotypes (BAROC01 and BAROC02) were widespread with a frequency of 82.7%, whereas several haplotypes were found in a locality as a single individual, suggesting that haplotype distribution can be summarized as coexistence of a few widespread haplotypes and several regionally restricted haplotypes. Overall, high rate of per generation female migration (Nm=$1.1{\sim}$infinite) and low level of geographic subdivision ($F_{ST}=0{\sim}0.315$) among localities were characteristic. Although two populations (p < 0.026) were genetically subdivided from the remaining localities, no clear polarity was observed. Taken together, the nature of genetic divergence of the mason bee populations is characterized as one that possessing moderate to low genetic diversity, high gene flow, and wide spread haplotypes with ahigh frequency, concordant with the capability of dispersal in connection with the lack of historical biogeographic barriers.

A Study on the Mechanical Unconscious of Japan and Schizo-Analysis of Japanese Traditional Space Design (일본의 기계적 무의식과 전통공간디자인의 분열분석에 관한 연구)

  • Park, Kyung-Ae
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.74-83
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    • 2012
  • This study is an historical consideration about the modern discourse of Japanese spacial tradition driven from cultural background. The purpose of this study is to establish a cartographic map of historical progress, and to shed light on the forming of identity in Japanese traditional space design on the schizo-analytical aspect. It adopts F. Guattari's psychoanalytic theory to the structural analysis of Japanese traditional space design. The process of this study is illustrated as follows: At first, it mentions Guattari's theory of Mechanical Unconscious, Schizo-analysis, Cartography, and Abstract machine as theoretical background. And, it considers the identity of Japanese traditional space constructed by various cultural sign over a long period of time as the statement of apriority. Secondly, it clarifies semiologic generation of Japanese traditional space design based on the analysis of spacial morphemes about each design stemmed from modernization process of Japan. Thirdly, it ascertains semiologic topography the representamens draw, i.e. schizo-analytic cartography from synchronic and diachronic point of view. Fourthly, it analyses traditional discourse structure in terms of generative schizo-analysis and transformational schizo-analysis with four categories- object, style, concept, strategy. Through this process, it studies the reproduction of Japanese tradition in terms of the 'social organization', and explores the way vitalized on the space-time coordinate system by the schizo-analysis of the mechanical unconscious. In conclusion, it clarifies Generative-schizo is accomplished in the level of formulating representamen, and Transformational-Schizo involves experimental mind that induce implantation of the heteromorphic elements and avant-garde experiments of abstract mechanical operation in the schizo-analysis of Japanese traditional space design. The significance of this study is to arrange an opportunity of introspection on Korean-ness seriously from inspecting logic of Japan-ness closely in traditional space design.

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A Study on the Utilization of Photoballoon System for Database Generation of Small Areas (소규모 지역의 자료기반 구축을 위한 Photoballoon 시스템의 활용에 관한 연구)

  • 이재기;조재호;최석근;이재동
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Surveying, Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.7-15
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    • 1993
  • In order to generate database, we need to obtain speedy and corret topographic information according to requisite purpose. Generally methods to an acquisition of topographic information are available by the use of maps, satellite images, stereo models of aerophoto and so forth. But we must choose a optimal method in consideration of area of object region, spatial solution of image, required accuracy and economic. Therefore, this study aims at providing the establish method of efficient topographic data base of small object region by means of spatial layer techniques of geo-spatial information system and using acquisition of geo-information and production method of base map with photoballoon system to obtain topographic information for reasonable plan and design of object region which select a zone preparation of a collective village with small region. As a result of this study, we decided an f-stop and a shutter speed of camera to obtain accurate stereo model and were able to obtain stereo photography and topography for small region by using of photoballoon system through accuracy analysis according to change flight height and air base speedly and economically. We can establish the data base useable to efficient plan and design as existence map with overlay plan drawing.

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Fabrication and Ion Irradiation Characteristics of SiC-Based Ceramics for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems (차세대 원자력 시스템용 탄화규소계 세라믹스의 제조와 이온조사 특성 평가)

  • Kim, Weon-Ju;Kang, Seok-Min;Park, Kyeong-Hwan;Kohyama Akira;Ryu, Woo-Seog;Park, Ji-Yeon
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.42 no.8 s.279
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    • pp.575-581
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    • 2005
  • SiC-based ceramics are considered as candidate materials for the advanced nuclear energy systems such as the generation IV reactors and the fusion reactors due to their excellent high-temperature strength and irradiation resistance. The advanced nuclear energy systems and their main components adopting ceramic composites were briefly reviewed. A novel fabrication method of $SiC_f/SiC$ composites by introducing SiC whiskers was also described. In addition, the charged-particle irradiation ($Si^{2+}$ and $H^{+}$ ion) into CVD SiC was carried out to simulate the severe environments of the advanced nuclear reactors. SiC whiskers grown in the fiber preform increased the matrix infiltration rate by more than $60\%$ compared to the conventional CVI process. The highly crystalline and pure SiC showed little degradation in hardness and elastic modulus up to a damage level of 10 dpa at $1000^{\circ}C$.

Formation and Regeneration of Penicillium verruculosum Protoplasts (Penicillium verruculosum의 원형질체 형성과 재생)

  • Chung, Ki-Chul;Park, Chang-Ryeol
    • Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.156-162
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    • 1988
  • Optimal conditions for the formation and regeneration of protoplasts of the cellulolytic fungus Penicillium verruculosum were investigated. Among the various commercial cell wall lytic enzymes tested, 0.5%(w/ v) Novozym 234 was the most effective for protoplast formation. The highest yield of protoplast exceeding 4.5$\times$10$^6$/m$\ell$ obtained when 400mg of 20 hr-old mycelia was incubated with 0.5%(w/v) Novozym 234 at 3$0^{\circ}C$ for 1 hr. The best osmotic stabilizer for the isolation and re-generation of protoplasts was 0.7M sorbital (pH 5.6) and 0.6M MgSO$_4$(pH 5.6), respectively. When 0.6M MgSO$_4$was added as osmotic stabilizer to the complete medium, the maximum regeneration frequency obtained was 4.6-27.8%. Micromorphological change of giant protoplasts into hyphae was observed during incubation in the regeneration liquid medium.

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TOWARD A NEXT GENERATION SOLAR CORONAGRAPH: DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPACT DIAGNOSTIC CORONAGRAPH FOR THE ISS

  • Cho, K.S.;Bong, S.C.;Choi, S.;Yang, H.;Kim, J.;Baek, J.H.;Park, J.;Lim, E.K.;Kim, R.S.;Kim, S.;Kim, Y.H.;Park, Y.D.;Clarke, S.W.;Davila, J.M.;Gopalswamy, N.;Nakariakov, V.M.;Li, B.;Pinto, R.F.
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.50 no.5
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    • pp.139-149
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    • 2017
  • The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute plans to develop a coronagraph in collaboration with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and to install it on the International Space Station (ISS). The coronagraph is an externally occulted one-stage coronagraph with a field of view from 3 to 15 solar radii. The observation wavelength is approximately 400 nm, where strong Fraunhofer absorption lines from the photosphere experience thermal broadening and Doppler shift through scattering by coronal electrons. Photometric filter observations around this band enable the estimation of 2D electron temperature and electron velocity distribution in the corona. Together with a high time cadence (<12 min) of corona images used to determine the geometric and kinematic parameters of coronal mass ejections, the coronagraph will yield the spatial distribution of electron density by measuring the polarized brightness. For the purpose of technical demonstration, we intend to observe the total solar eclipse in August 2017 with the filter system and to perform a stratospheric balloon experiment in 2019 with the engineering model of the coronagraph. The coronagraph is planned to be installed on the ISS in 2021 for addressing a number of questions (e.g., coronal heating and solar wind acceleration) that are both fundamental and practically important in the physics of the solar corona and of the heliosphere.