• ALGAE
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.75-86
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• 2017

Polysaccharides of marine algae exhibit different structural characteristics and interesting biological functions. In this study, crude polysaccharides (CP) of eleven Sri Lankan marine algae obtained through hot water extraction and ethanol precipitation were investigated for DPPH, alkyl, and hydroxyl radical scavenging activities using electron spin resonance spectrometry and for intracellular reactive oxygen species scavenging activity in the Chang liver cell line. Characterization of CPs was done by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and by analysis of the monosaccharide composition. Time-dependent density functional theory quantum-chemical calculations at the RB3LYP/6-31G(d,p) level for constructed dimeric units of the corresponding polysaccharides were used to resolve the FTIR spectra. CPs from Chnoospora minima showed the highest DPPH and alkyl radical scavenging activities and higher intracellular reactive oxygen species scavenging effects for both AAPH and $H_2O_2$ induced ROS production in "Chang" cells. The major polysaccharide constituent in C. minima CP was identified as fucoidan and it displayed a higher sulfate content. The degree of sulfation of these polysaccharides suggests a positive correlation with the observed antioxidant properties.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.404-408
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• 2008

The genome of replication-competent BERV ${\gamma}4$ provirus, which is the most abundant ERV family in the bovine genome, was characterized in detail. The BERV ${\gamma}4$ genome showed that BERV ${\gamma}4$ harbors 8576 nucleotides and has the typical 5'-long terminal repeat (LTR)-gag-pro-pol-env-LTR-3' retroviral organization with a long leader region positioned before the gag open reading frame. Multiple sequences analysis showed that the nucleotide difference between 5' and 3' LTRs was 4.2% (mean value 0.042) in average, suggesting that the provirus formed at most 13.3 million years ago. Gag separated by a stop codon from pro-pol in the same reading frame, while env resides in another reading frame lacking of a functional surface domain. According to the current bovine genome sequence assembly, the full-length BERV ${\gamma}4$ provirus sequences were only found in the chromosomes 1, 2, 6, 10, 15, 23, 26, 28, X, and unassigned, although the partial sequences almost evenly distributed in the entire bovine genome. This is the first detailed study describing the genome structure of BERV ${\gamma}4$, the most abundant ERV family present in bovine genome. Combined with our recent reports on characterization of ERVs in bovine, this study will contribute to illuminate ERVs in the cattle of which no information was previously available.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.76.1-76.15
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• 2021

Background: The development of a vaccine for Jembrana disease is needed to prevent losses in Indonesia's Bali cattle industry. A DNA vaccine model (pEGFP-C1-tat) that requires a functional delivery system will be developed. Polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) may have potential as a delivery system for the vaccine model. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the in vitro potential of PLGA as a delivery system for pEGFP-C1-tat. Methods: Consensus and codon optimization for the tat gene was completed using a bioinformatic method, and the product was inserted into a pEGFP-C1 vector. Cloning of the pEGFP-C1-tat was successfully performed, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction analysis confirmed DNA isolation. PLGA-pEGFP-C1-tat solutions were prepared for encapsulated formulation testing, physicochemical characterization, stability testing with DNase I, and cytotoxicity testing. The PLGA-pEGFP-C1-tat solutions were transfected in HeLa cells, and gene expression was observed by fluorescent microscopy and real-time PCR. Results: The successful acquisition of transformant bacteria was confirmed by PCR. The PLGA:DNA:polyvinyl alcohol ratio formulation with optimal encapsulation was 4%:0.5%:2%, physicochemical characterization of PLGA revealed a polydispersity index value of 0.246, a particle size of 925 nm, and a zeta potential value of -2.31 mV. PLGA succeeded in protecting pEGFP-C1-tat from enzymatic degradation, and the percentage viability from the cytotoxicity test of PLGA-pEGFP-C1-tat was 98.03%. The PLGA-pEGFP-C1-tat demonstrated luminescence of the EGFP-tat fusion protein and mRNA transcription was detected. Conclusions: PLGA has good potential as a delivery system for pEGFP-C1-tat.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.883-889
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• 2018

This study was carried out to investigate the quality characteristics of yanggaeng added with jujube extracts. The jujube extracts were incorporated into yanggaeng at different levels (containing 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% jujube extracts) based on the total weight of water. To analyze the quality characteristics in the manufacture of yanggaengs, pH, moisture content, density of dough, height, specific volume, baking loss, texture, color, antioxidant activity, total polyphenol content, and sensory test were determined. As the content of jujube powder increased, the pH of yanggaengs decreased but the acidity increased. There was no significant difference in the moisture content depending on the addition of jujube extracts. The color, lightness and redness of yanggaengs decreased as the concentration of the extract increased, whereas the yellowish color increased. As the jujube extracts content increased, total polyphenol content, antioxidant activity, reducing sugar and total tannins significantly increased. The yanggaeng contains jujube extract with acceptable sensory properties, such as color, sweet taste, and overall acceptability, which could be integrated into yanggaengs to meet the taste and functional needs of the consumers.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.200-204
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• 2008

기계화학공정(MCP; Mechano Chemical Process)은 원료 분말이 기계적인 에너지로 인해 상 형성이 활성화되기 때문에 기존의 볼밀링을 이용한 고상반응에서 필수적인 높은 온도에서의 하소 공정이 필요하지 않다. 본 연구에서는 고 에너지 MCP 방법을 이용하여 perovskite 구조를 가지는 PLT 나노 분말을 제조하였다. 특히, 일반적으로 출발물질로 염을 이용하는 것과 달리 산화물을 원료 분말로 사용하여 어떠한 열처리 공정 없이 PLT 나노 분말을 합성하였다. 또한 건식으로 밀링을 하여 분말 건조 공정이 필요 없어서 공정이 간단하다. MCP 밀링은 시간 별로 12시간까지 진행하였으며, 제조된 분말의 상 분석과 결정면 분석 결과 3시간 이후에는 perovskite 구조의 순수한 PLT 상을 형성하였다. 또한 마이크로 크기의 원료 분말이 밀링 3시간이 지나자 약 20 nm 크기의 균일한 나노 입자가 생성되었다.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.195-201
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• 2010

B. pseudomycoides로 부터 alanine racemase 유전자를 분리한 다음 이 효소에 존재하는 두개의 cysteine을 하나(C316A) 또는 두개 모두(C316-365A) alanine으로 치환시켰다. 치환된 alanine racemamase는 pET-21 운반체에 삽입한 다음 숙주세포로서 E. coli BL21 (DE3)를 이용하여 발현시켰다. 발현된 단백질은 6XHis이 결합된 affinity chromatography를 이용하여 분리하였으며 SDS-PAGE 분석에서 모두 약 46 kDa의 주요 단일밴드를 나타내었다. Cysteine(-) 변이체의 alanine racemase가 모두 활성도를 보여 cysteine이 catalytic 또는 binding sit에 관여하지 않는 것으로 추정되었다. 변이체 효소들은 wild type에 비하여 열 안정성이 모두 떨어져 $60^{\circ}C$ pH 8.0에서의 활성도 반감시간이 각각 26(wild type), 21(C316A) 18분(C316-365A)-을 나타내었다. 이러한 결과는 cysteine이 열안정화에 상당히 기여함을 알 수 있었다. 그러나 pH 변화에 대한 안정성은 큰 차이가 없었다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제22권11호
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• pp.1463-1469
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• 2012

전통발효식품인 고추장의 기능성을 부가하고 맛과 기호성을 개선하기 위하여 토마토 퓨레조청을 첨가한 고추장을 최적발효조건을 설정하기 위해 소금의 농도를 달리하여 GCJ 14, 16, 18, 20의 조건으로 제조한 후 발효하여 고추장의 이화학적 성분의 변화로 발효의 최적조건을 설정하였으며, 기능성 성분인 라이코펜의 함량을 분석하였다. 그 결과 토마토 퓨레 조청 함유 고추장의 pH의 변화는 발효기간동안 감소하였으며, 당도는 감소하였다 증가를 반복하였으며, 수분과 염도, 색도는 유의적인 변화를 나타내지 않았다. 미생물의 변화는 발효가 진행됨에 따라 총균수와 유산균수는 증대되었으며, 총균수 대비 유산균의 생성비율은 GCJ 18와 GCJ 20조건에서 높은 비율을 확인하였다. 토마토 기능성 성분인 라이코펜의 함량의 변화는 발효과정 동안 유의적 변화를 나타내지 않았다. 그리고 제조된 고추장의 조단백질, 조지방, 조회분, 탄수화물의 일반성분함량의 변화와 맛, 기호성 등의 관능검사에서 GCJ 20에서 가장 발효에 적합한 조건으로 판단된다. 따라서 토마토 퓨레조청 함유 고추장으로 현대인의 기호에 맞으면서 기능성이 부과된 고추장의 개발의 가능하다고 사료된다.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.15-26
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• 2020

최근 미세플라스틱의 발생 측면에서 폐플라스틱의 친환경적 처리에 대한 관심이 증대하고 있다. 이에, 폐플라스틱의 재활용이 폐기물 간소화, 이산화탄소 배출 감소 및 부가가치 제품 재생산의 이점을 제공하기 때문에 매우 중요하다고 할 수 있다. 특히, 친환경적인 폐플라스틱의 재활용을 위해서는 물리적 선별방법을 통해야 하며, 그 중에서도 폐플라스틱내의 재질별 분리가 가능한 부유선별이 물질재활용 측면에서 매우 효과적인 분리방법으로 잘 알려져 있다. 따라서, 본 총설에서는 혼합 폐플라스틱의 효과적인 재질 분리를 하기 위한 부유 선별의 연구 동향을 조사하였다. 추가적으로 보고된 연구결과들을 통하여 플라스틱의 원재료인 폴리머로부터 기능성 신소재로서의 활용에 대한 접근방법을 요약 정리하였다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.403-409
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• 2016

NME1 is a well-known metastasis suppressor which has been reported to be downregulated in some highly aggressive cancer cells. Although most studies have focused on NME1, the NME1 gene also encodes the protein (NME1L) containing N-terminal 25 extra amino acids by alternative splicing. According to previous studies, NME1L has potent anti-metastatic activity, in comparison with NME1, by interacting with $IKK{\beta}$ and regulating its activity. In the present study, we tried to define the role of the N-terminal 25 amino acids of NME1L in $NF-{\kappa}B$ activation signaling. Unfortunately, the sequence itself did not interact with $IKK{\beta}$, suggesting that it may be not enough to constitute the functional structure. Further construction of NME1L fragments and biochemical analysis revealed that N-terminal 84 residues constitute minimal structure for homodimerization, $IKK{\beta}$ interaction and regulation of $NF-{\kappa}B$ signaling. The inhibitory effect of the fragment on cancer cell migration and $NF-{\kappa}B$-stimulated gene expression was equivalent to that of whole NME1L. The data suggest that the N-terminal 84 residues may be a core region for the anti-metastatic activity of NME1L. Based on this result, further structural analysis of the binding between NME1L and $IKK{\beta}$ may help in understanding the anti-metastatic activity of NME1L and provide direction to NME1L and $IKK{\beta}$-related anti-cancer drug design.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.329-335
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• 2013

TCR subunits are members of membrane-bound receptors which allow the fast and efficient elimination of the specific fish pathogens have regulated function in adaptive immunity. Sequence structure of TCR subunits have been reported for various teleosts, but the information of each TCR subunit functional characterization through expression analysis in fish was unknown. In this study, we examined the gene expression of TCR subunits in the early developmental stages and observed transcript levels in various tissues from healthy adult olive flounder by RT-PCR. The mRNA expression of alpha subunit was already detected in the previous hatching step. But the transcripts of another TCR subunit were not observed during embryo development and increased after hatching and maintained until metamorphosis at the same level. It was found that all TCR subunits mRNAs are commonly expressed in the immune-related organ such as spleen, kidney and gill, also weak expressed in fin and eye. TCR alpha and beta subunit were expressed in brain, whereas gamma and delta were not expressed same tissue. The sequence alignment analysis shows that there are more than 80% sequence homology between TCR subunits. Because it has a high similarity of amino acid sequence to expect similar in function, but expression analysis show that will have may functional diversity due to different time and place of expression.