• 대한수의학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.57-67
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• 1983

The present study was carried out to observe the histopathological changes in the mammary gland of lactating rats and rabbits injected with dexamethasone. White rats were intramuscularly injected with 0.25mg, 0.5mg or 1.0mg of dexamethasone sodium phosphate (containing $9{\alpha}$-fluoro-$16{\alpha}$-methylprednisolone, 5.0mg/ml) daily for 3 to 10 days on the 3rd day after parturition and white rabbits were intramammary infused with 4mg or 20mg of dexamethasone daily for 4 days on 7th day after parturition. The histopathological changes of the mammary glands, ovaries and adrenal glands of rats and rabbits were observed with light microscope. In the mammary glands of rats, the microscopic findings encountered were decrease of the milk in the alveolar lumina, necrosis and desquamation of epithelial cells, atrophy of alveoli, proliferation of fibroblasts and thickness of alveolar walls, destruction of alveoli, presence of fat droplets within the glandular epithelial cells, infiltration of mononuclear cells and proliferation of adipose tissue, which were relative to the dose and duration of injection. Especially, in the cases of the administration of large doses or long duration, there were severe fibrosis and focal necrosis of glandular tissue. In the mammary glands of rabbits, the morphological changes were similar to those findings in the rats. The milk in the alveolar lumina was decreased gradually according to the dose and duration of injection, while milk fat concentration regarded to increase. In the histological findings of ovaries, necrosis of granulosa cellos, vacuolization and necrosis of luteal cells, atrophy and necrotic foci in the corpora lutes were observed. In the adrenal glands, hyperemia, hemorrhage, vacuolization of adrenal cortical cells, necrotic foci and atrophy of adrenal cortex were observed.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.176-182
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• 2006

Objective : This study concernes the usefulness of $^{11}C-methyl-L-and$ D-methionine[Met]-positron emission tomography[PET] for glioma grading and detection of recurrence in gliomas, compared with fluorine-18, 2-fluoro-deoxyglucose[FDG]-PET. Methods : Eighty patients underwent Met-PET study for evaluation of glioma : 37 astrocytomas [WHO grade II, 3; III, 8; IV, 26]. 27 oligodendrogliomas [WHO grade II, 16; III, 11]. and 12 suspicious recurrent gliomas. All images were taken within 2 weeks before operation. For suspicious recurrent cases on magnetic resonance images, both FDG-PET and Met-PET were performed. Results : In astrocytoma, Mean maximum standard uptake value[SUV] of region of interest[ROI] was not different between WHO grades [p=0.108]. but ROI/normal contralateral tissue SUV [T/N] ratio was statistically different between WHO grades [p=0.002]. T/N ratio was more closely related to visual scale than maximum SUV of ROI [p<0.001 and p=0.107 respectively]. In oligodendroglioma, there was no statistical difference between WHO grades in view of maximum SUV and T/N ratio. For recurrent gliomas, sensitivity of FDG-PET and Met-PET was 25% and 100%, while specificity of FDG-PET and Met-PET were 100% and 80%, respectively. Conclusion : Met-PET might be an appropriate tool for tumor grading in astrocytoma and be more sensitive for detection of recurrence in gliomas than FDG-PET.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.87-93
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• 2019

This work aims to develop a dry lubricant for oilless bush, especially a solid lubricant, thereby creating a coating method with improved properties of anti-friction and load-carrying capacity without oil lubrication. In this work, spherical-shaped powders of thermosetting resin such as polyimide (PI) are mixed with a binder matrix obtained by mixing a fluorocarbon compound resin such as Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or Ethylene tetra fluoro ethylene (ETFE) with itself or with a non-fluorocarbon thermoplastic resin such as Polyether ether ketone (PEEK). And these dry lubricant mixtures are thickly coated (200-300 mm in the thickness) on the inner surface of the bush by using a wet-typed air-spray deposition method. It was found that the load-carrying capacity of the solid lubricant for excavator bush (60 mm in diameter) that operates under a high load condition (at 40 MPa) is greatly improved owing to the spherical-shaped powders of thermosetting resin. In addition, the coefficient of friction at the sliding surface is also reduced less than 0.1. Thick coating also lowers the contact stress at the edge of a bush that results in better tribological performances. The result suggests that the lubrication performance and durability life of the bush can be remarkably improved even without lubrication (oil or grease).

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.110-114
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• 2021

In this study, we fabricated light-weight solar module for various applications such as building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), vehicles, trains, etc. Ethylene tetra fluoro ethylene (ETFE) film was applied as a material to replace the cover glass, which occupies more than 65% of the weight of the PV module. Glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP) was applied to the ones with a low durability by replacing the cover glass to ETFE. Moreover, to achieve a high solar power conversion in this study, we applied a shingled design to weight reduced solar modules. The shingled module with GRP shows 183.7 W of solar-to-power conversion, and the output reduction rate after weight load test was 1.14%.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.25-29
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• 2013

Objectives : The dried root of Sophora flavescens Aiton have been used to treat patient with skin diseases such as eczema in Eastern countries. S. flavescens can clear away heat and dry dampness and purge sthenic-fire from the liver and gallbladder. Recently, anti-allergic effect of S. flavescens has been reported. However, the effect on skin condition of contact dermatitis still remains unknown. Thus, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of S. flavescens on contact dermatitis. Methods : In order to investigate the effects of S. flavescens (methanol extract of S. flavescens, MESR) on skin condition, the contact dermatitis was induced in mice skin by using 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB). As the effective endpoints, skin thickness, skin weight, histopathological change were checked. In addition, effects on skin lesion, body weight and spleen/body weight ratio were also investigated. Results : Topical application of MESR ($500{\mu}g/day$) lowered skin thickness (P < 0.05) and skin weight (P < 0.05), respectively. MESR-treated group showed diminished spongiosis and immune cell infiltration in skin tissues compared to those of non-treated control group. The inhibition of skin lesions was also observed in MESR-treated group. In addition, MESR did not affect body weight gain and spleen/body weight ratio in contrast with those in dexamethasone-treated group. Conclusion : These data suggest that Sophorae Radix could improve skin lesion of contact dermatitis. This indicates the possibility for Sophorae Radix to be used to patients with skin diseases such as contact dermatitis.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제65권5호
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• pp.680-687
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• 2022

Objective : The influence of moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) on acute pulmonary injury is well established, but the association between acute pulmonary injury and mild TBI has not been well studied. Here, we evaluated the histological changes and fluctuations in inflammatory markers in the lungs to determine whether an acute pulmonary inflammatory response occurred after mild TBI. Methods : Mouse models of mild TBI (n=24) were induced via open-head injuries using a stereotaxic impactor. The brain and lungs were examined 6, 24, and 72 hours after injury and compared to sham-operated controls (n=24). Fluoro-Jade B staining and Astra blue and hematoxylin staining were performed to assess cerebral neuronal degeneration and pulmonary histological architecture. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis was done to measure inflammatory cytokines. Results : Increased neuronal degeneration and the mRNA expression of interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, IL-10, and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β were observed after mild TBI. The IL-6, TNF-α, and TGF-β levels in mice with mild TBI were significantly different compared to those of sham-operated mice 24 hours after injury, and this was more pronounced at 72 hours. Mild TBI induced acute pulmonary interstitial edema with cell infiltration and alveolar morphological changes. In particular, a significant infiltration of mast cells was observed. Among the inflammatory cytokines, TNF-α was significantly increased in the lungs at 6 hours, but there was no significant difference 24 and 72 hours after injury. Conclusion : Mild TBI induced acute pulmonary interstitial inflammation and alveolar structural changes, which are likely to worsen the patient's prognosis.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제66권4호
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• pp.400-408
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• 2023

Objective : Nicotinamide mononucleotide adenylyl transferase 2 (NMNAT2) is a crucial factor for the survival of neuron. The role of NMNAT2 in damage following traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains unknown. This study was designed to investigate the role of NMNAT2 in TBI-induced neuronal degeneration and neurological deficits in rats. Methods : The TBI model was established in Sprague-Dawley rats by a weight-dropping method. Real-time polymerase chain reaction, western blot, immunofluorescence, Fluoro-Jade C staining, and neurological score analyses were carried out. Results : NMNAT2 mRNA and protein levels were increased in the injured-side cortex at 6 hours and peaked 12 hours after TBI. Knocking down NMNAT2 with an injection of small interfering RNA in lateral ventricle significantly exacerbated neuronal degeneration and neurological deficits after TBI, which were accompanied by increased expression of BCL-2-associated X protein (Bax). Conclusion : NMNAT2 expression is increased and NMNAT2 exhibits neuroprotective activity in the early stages after TBI, and Bax signaling pathway may be involved in the process. Thus, NMNAT2 is likely to be an important target to prevent secondary damage following TBI.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.589-597
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• 1999

본 연구는 불소가 유리되는 교정용 전색제의 법랑질 탈회에 대한 효과를 미세경도법을 통해 실험적으로 규명하기 위해 112개의 치아를7개의 군으로 나누어 실험편을 제작한 뒤, 4개의 군에 광중합형 (L1군, L2군)및 자가 중합형 (S1군, S2군) 교정용 전색제인 $FluoroBond^{\circledR}$를 실험편에 도포하고 인공우식용액하에서 실험적으로 처리 완료된 실험편에 Knoop indenter를 부착한 Tukon microhardness tester를 이용해 미세경도를 측정하였고, 이를 KHN(Knoop hardness number)으로 환산하고 조직의 변성 여부를 검색하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 법랑질 깊이에 따른 미세경도는 모든군의 $50{\mu}m$ 깊이에서 최소였고, $200{\mu}m$에서 최고인 L2군을 제외한 모든군의 $300{\mu}m$ 깊이에서 최고의 수치를 보였으며, L2, S2군을 제외한 모든군에서 법랑질 깊이가 증가됨에 따라 미세경도치도 증가되었다. 2. 광중합형 및 자가중합형 교정용 전색제 군 모두 어느정도 치아우식에 저항하는 예방효과를 가지고 있었으나 통계학적인 유의성은 없었다(p>0.05). 3. 광중합형 교정용 전색제는 법랑질 깊이 $100{\mu}m,150{\mu}m,200{\mu}m$에서 치아우식 진행 억제효과가 있었다 (p<0.05). 4. 자가중합형 교정용 전색제는 법랑질 깊이 $150{\mu}m$에서 치아우식 진행 억제효과가 있었다 (p<0.05). 5. 광중합형 교정용 전색제 군과 자가중합형 교정용 전색제 군 사이의 법랑질 탈회 억제효과의 차이는 없었다 (p>0.05).

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.238-244
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• 2008

층꽃나무 지상부위 정유의 화학성분 구명을 위하여 수증기증류법으로 정유를 얻고, 이를 solid-phase microextraction(SPME)와 headspace(HS)법으로 흡착시킨 다음 CC-MS로 분석하였다. 향취가 fougere, woody한 층꽃나무 정유에는 탄화수소 28종, 알코올 22종, 아세테이트 7종, 케톤 7종, 알데히드 3종, 기타 2종 등 총 69종의 화학성분이 함유되어 있었으며, 다함량 성분은 4,6,6-trimethyl [1S-($1{\alpha},2{\beta},5{\alpha}$)]-bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-3-en-2-ol(11.8%), tau-cadinol(9.4%), myrtenyl acetate(9.2%), pinocarvone(7.0%), 1-hydroxy-1,7-dimethy 1-4-isopropyl-2,7-cyclodecadiene(6.3%), ${\delta}$-3-carene(6.2%)이었다. SPME법으로 흡착 후 분석한 시료에는 탄화수소 22종, 알코올 16종, 아세테이트 6종, 케톤 3종, 에테르 2종 등 총 49종의 화학성분이 검출되었는데, 다량 함유된 성분으로는 ${\delta}$-3-carene(12.6%), (-)-myrtenyl acetate(11.2%), 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylene-bicycol[3.1.1] heptan-3-ol(10.9%), pinocarvone(9.3%)이었다. 그리고 HS법으로 흡착한 다음 분석한 정유에는 탄화수소 5종, 아민 2종, 알코올 1종, 기타 2종 등 총 10종의 화학성분이 검출되었는데, 다량 함유된 성분은 (Z)-2-fluoro-2-butene(34.9%), ${\delta}$-3-carene(6.9%), 6-(4-chlorophenul) tetrahydro-2-methyl-2H-1,2-oxazine(5.9%)이었다. HaCaT 각질형성세포에 미치는 세포독성을 조사하기 위하여 MTT assar를 실시한 결과 층꽃나무 정유의 $IC_{50}$값은 0.011 ${\mu}g/mg$으로 시판 중인 로즈마리 정유나 차나무 정유의 $IC_{50}$값보다 낮았는데, 이러한 결과는 층꽃나무 정유의 상업화를 위해서 더 많은 독성시험이 요구된다는 것을 시사한다.

• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.19-25
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• 2009

목적: 폐암에서 양전자단층촬영(PET-CT)에서의 2[F-18]-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose (FDG)의 최대 표준화섭취(SUVmax)와 전산화단층찰영(CT)에서의 조영증장정도에 서로 연관성이 있는지를 알아보고 SUVmax와 조영증강 정도에 있어 폐암의 조직학적 유형간에 유의한 차이가 있는지를 평가 하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: PET-CT와 조영증강 흥부 CT를 시행하고 조직학적으로 원발성 폐암으로 확진된 환자 53명을 대상으로 하였다. 초기 및 지연 PET-CT영상에서의 종양의 SUVmax (SUV1, SUV2), 지연영상에서의 SUVmax의 증가정도(SUVd), 잔류지수(RI) 및 종양의 CT 조영증강정도를 측정하고 상관관계를 알아보았으며, 이 변수들의 폐암의 조직학적 유형에 따른 차이와 종양내부에서 차이를 평가하였다. 결과: 평균값과 표준 편차는 SUV1이 $8.3{\pm}4.4$, SUV2가 $10.7{\pm}5.7$, SUVd가 $2.4{\pm}1.6$, RI가 $30{\pm}14$, 조영증강정도가 $47.1{\pm}14.8$ HU (Hounsfield Unit)이었다. 조직학적 유형 간 SUV1과 조영증강정도에는 차이가 없었다. SUV1과 SUVd 사이에는 r=0.74(p<0.01), SUV1과 종양의 크기 사이에는 r=0.58 (p<0.01)로 유의한 상관관계가 있었고 SUV1과 조영증강정도 사이에는 상관관계가 없었다(r=0.06, p=0.69). 같은 종양 내부에서 최대 FDG 섭취부위와 최대 조영증강부위가 일치하지 않는 경우가 10예 있었다. 결론: 폐암에서의 FDG 섭취정도와 CT 조영증강정도는 서로 유의한 양적인 선형 상관관계를 보이지 않았으며 조직학적 분류에 따른 FDG 섭취나 조영증강정도의 차이도 없었다.