• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.159-168
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• 2023

Background: An ongoing environmental exposure assessment of humidifier disinfectants (HDs) has been conducted since November 2011 among individuals who experienced HD exposure-related adverse health effects. It is being performed in order to determine and quantify exposure to humidifier disinfectants in victims and their families. To date, the assessment has encompassed Cycles I-to-V. There is no report summarizing the characteristics of the subjects from the overall cycles. Objectives: We intended to examine the individual characteristics related to demographics, HD usage, and HD exposure using integrated data from Cycles I-to-V of the environmental exposure assessment of HDs and the changes with the cycles. Methods: We included 7,543 individuals who participated in Cycles I-to-V of the environmental exposure assessment of HDs. We summarized the participants' characteristics regarding their demographics (e.g., sex, education level, and age), HD usage history (e.g., product name, ingredient, and frequency of HD use), and HD exposure (e.g., daily time of HD use, cumulative time of HD use, and exposure intensity). In addition, their characteristics were compared across the cycles of the exposure assessment. Results: Among the 7,543 participants from Cycles I-to-V, there were more male participants than females (51.05% overall), except for Cycles I and III. Across all cycles, a higher proportion of survivors was observed than deceased individuals. While PHMG was the most prevalent ingredient in HDs throughout all the cycles, its proportion gradually decreased over the course of the examination cycles. Participants in Cycle I reported longer daily times of HD use compared to those in the subsequent cycles. On the other hand, cumulative time of HD use was shorter in the earlier cycles than in the later cycles. Conclusions: Using the integrated data from the full cycles of the environmental exposure assessment, this study identified changes in demographic characteristics as well as the HD exposure characteristics between the participants across different cycles.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.459-465
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• 1996

지금까지 많은 연구가 되어 있지 않던 Bacillus thuringiensis serovar. darmstadiensis의 내독소를 Renografin-76 단계적 기울기 원심분리로 분리하여 전자 현미경으로 관찰하여 이중피라미드 구조를 가진 독소 단백질을 확인하였으며 B. thuringiensis serovar. kurstaki HD1의 독소 생성유전자와 B. thuringiensis serovar. darmstadiensis의 유전자가 유사성이 있다는 보고를 근거로 하여 B. thuringiensis serovar. HD1의 독소 생성유전자를 가진 프로브(pUYBT 9044)로 이용하여 colony hybridization 및 Southern hybridization 한 결과 2.6Kb EcoRI 단편 및 3.6Kb Hind III 단편을 선발할 수 있었다. 이들 단편들은 B. thuringiensis serovar. kurstaki HD1 독소 유전자와 hybridization시 유사성이 있었다. 특히 3.5Kb HindIII 단편은 2.6Kb EcoR I 단편에 클로닝되어 있는 1.8Kb의 HD1 독소 유전자와 유사성이 있는 부분을 공유하고 있었으며 1.0Kb 정도의 EcoR I-HindIII 부분이 더 삽입한 것을 알 수 있었다.

• Mycobiology
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.599-603
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• 2021

CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing systems have been established in a broad range of eukaryotic species. Herein, we report the first method for genetic engineering in pyogo (shiitake) mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) using CRISPR/Cas9. For in vivo expression of guide RNAs (gRNAs) targeting the mating-type gene HD1 (LeA1), we identified an endogenous LeU6 promoter in the L. edodes genome. We constructed a plasmid containing the LeU6 and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (LeGPD) promoters to express the Cas9 protein. Among the eight gRNAs we tested, three successfully disrupted the LeA1 locus. Although the CRISPR-Cas9-induced alleles did not affect mating with compatible monokaryotic strains, disruption of the transcription levels of the downstream genes of LeHD1 and LeHD2 was detected. Based on this result, we present the first report of a simple and powerful genetic manipulation tool using the CRISPR/Cas9 toolbox for the scientifically and industrially important edible mushroom, L. edodes.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권7호
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• pp.1036-1042
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• 2013

본 연구는 된장과 된장 제조시 염을 제거한 무염된장이 고지방식이로 비만/제2형 당뇨가 유도되는 C57BL/6J mice에 항비만 효과에 미치는 영향을 평가하고자 하였다. 체중 증가량 및 부고환지방은 된장첨가식이군(DJ)이 고지방식이군(HD) 및 무염된장첨가식이군(NS)과 비교하여 유의적으로 낮아졌다. 혈중 중성지방은 고지방식이군(HD)에 비해 된장첨가식이군(DJ) 및 무염된장첨가식이군(NS)에서 유의적으로 낮아졌고, 그중 된장첨가식이군(DJ)이 무염된장첨가식이군(NS)보다 28.12% 유의적으로 감소하였다. 총콜레스테롤 함량은 고지방식이군(HD)과 비교하여 된장첨가식이군(DJ) 및 무염된장첨가식이군(NS)에서 유의적으로 낮은 값을 나타냈다. 또한 HDL-콜레스테롤 비율(HDL-C/TC(%))은 된장첨가식이군(DJ)과 무염된장첨가식이군(NS)이 고지방식이군(HD)보다 유의적으로 높아졌다. 혈중 insulin 농도는 된장첨가식이군(DJ)이 무염된장첨가식이군(NS)보다 유의적으로 감소하였으며, leptin 농도는 고지방식이군(HD)과 비교시 된장첨가식이군(DJ) 및 무염된장첨가식이군(NS)에서 유의적으로 감소하였다. 간에서의 지방산 합성 및 산화 관련 유전자 발현 수준을 측정한 결과, $PPAR{\gamma}$ mRNA 발현수준은 모든 실험군(HD, DJ 및 NS)에서 증가하였으며, ACC mRNA 발현 수준은 무염된장첨가식이군(NS)보다 고지방식이군(HD) 및 된장첨가식이군(DJ)에서 유의적으로 낮아졌다. 또한 $PPAR{\alpha}$ mRNA 발현 수준은 된장첨가식이군(DJ)에서 고지방식이군(HD) 및 무염된장첨가식이군(NS)와 비교하여 유의적으로 증가하였으며, CPT-1 mRNA 발현수준은 고지방식이군(HD) 및 된장첨가식이군(DJ)이 무염된장첨가식이군(NS)보다 유의적으로 증가하였다. 결론적으로 본 실험결과, 된장이 무염된장보다 항비만 효과에 긍정적인 결과를 보였다. 하지만 된장이 무염된장보다 더 유의적인 결과를 보인 점은 미생물의 생육과 발효 시 무기질의 공급원이기도 한 염이 무염된장 제조 시 탈염과정에서 항비만에 관여하는 무기질과 함께 제거되면서 된장의 항비만 효능이 감소되었을 가능성이 있을 것으로 보인다. 따라서 향후 탈염과정 및 식염이 비만에 미치는 메커니즘을 심도 있게 연구하여 소금섭취를 줄이면서 기능성을 유지하는 연구가 필요하다.

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.485-492
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• 2006

새로운 1가 구리 전구체인 $[Cu^I(hfac)]_2(DVTMSO)$ and $[Cu^I(hfac)]_2(HD)$ (hfac=hexa- fluoroacetylacetonate, DVTMSO=1,2-divinyltetramethyldisiloxane, HD=1,5-hexadiene)를 합성하였으며, 또한 유기금속 화학증착법을 사용하여 증착특성을 확인하였다. 새로운 전구체는 기존 구리 1가 전구체와는 다르게 두 개의 Cu(hfac)가 하나의 중성리간드에 결합된 형태를 가지고 있다. 또한 새롭게 합성된 두 종류의 전구체는 기존에 알려진 1가 구리 고체 전구체에 비해 높은 안정성 및 높은 증기압을 가지고 있는 것이 확인하였다. 아울러 기존의 전구체와는 달리 새로운 전구체로 화학증착하면 막 (films)을 형성하지 않고 구리점 (dots)을 형성하는 것을 확인하였으며 이는 새로운 구조로부터 기인된 현상이라고 생각된다. 구리점의 모양은 증착온도에 따라 급격하게 변하는 것도 관찰되었다.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.16-22
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• 2007

In order to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of an herb distillate, ie., a mixture of 28 traditional Korean herbs, germanium, tormarine and Gijangsoo (Gijang water), $CCl_4$ was intraperitoneally administered to rats before or after supplementation of the diluted herb distillate (HD) for 2 weeks. Then hepatic xanthine oxidase activity and serum lipid profiles were determined. The experimental groups had higher feed intake than the normal control (NC), but had lower weight gain. Water intake and the amount of feces were not significantly different, but urine was excreted in lower amounts in all the experimental groups compared to the NC. Liver weights in the HD-supplemented groups were lower than that of the distilled water-supplemented groups (DW-groups) after $CCl_4$-administration. Serum ALT activities in all the experimental groups were higher than that of the NC-group. However, the increasing activity of serum ALT in the HD-supplemented groups (HD-groups) was lower than that of the DW-groups. Total serum and LDL-cholesterol levels were higher in all the $CCl_4$-administered groups than in the NC-groups, and serum HDL-cholesterol levels were lower in all the experimental groups compared with the NC-groups. Meanwhile, the increasing rate of total serum and LDL-cholesterol levels and the decreasing rate of HDL-cholesterol in the HD-groups were lower than that of the DW-groups. But, levels of serum TG were similar among all the experimental groups. The activities of hepatic xanthine oxidase (XOD) type O of the $CCl_4$-administered rats showed a significant increase in and an increasing rate of XOD in the HD-groups, which was lower than that of the DW-groups. On the other hand, GST activities in all the experimental groups were significantly decreased, and the decreasing rate was lower in the HD-groups than in the DW-groups. The hepatic contents of GSH and LPO in all the rats were not changed by $CCl_4$ administration. These results suggest that the decreased liver damage in the HD-supplemented groups was due to the inhibition of XOD-type O activity by constituents of HD, as well as by a prevention/inhibition of serum lipid profile changes in $CCl_4$-treated rats. However, further detailed studies are needed to support this hypothesis.

• 천문학회보
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.89.3-90
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• 2015

HD5371(${\alpha}_{2000}=00^h57^m31^s.7{\delta}_{2000}=+75^{\circ}18^{\prime}04^{{\prime}{\prime}}.8$))은 2009년 처음으로 ${\delta}$ Scuti형 변광성으로 분류되었으나(Gregor 2009) 그동안 구체적인 변광 주기 분석이 이루어지지 않은 항성이다. 강원대학교 천체 관측실에서는 이 변광성에 대한 정확한 변광 주기를 분석하기 위한 관측을 수행하였다. 관측은 2014년 10월부터 2015년 2월까지 14-인치 및 10-인치 슈미트-카세그레인식 망원경과 QHY9 CCD 카메라를 사용하였다. 총 6일의 관측을 수행하여 얻은 측광 자료에 대하여 Period04를 활용한 power spectrum 분석을 통해 변광 주기를 찾았다. 이 분석을 통해 2개의 변광 주기 $f_1$=7.127c/d, $f_2$=1.995c/d를 찾았다. 2개의 주기 가운데 $f_1$은 fundamental mode로서 Gregor(2009)가 처음으로 제시한 주기 0.1389 day와 일치하는 것이며, $f_2$는 이 연구에서 새롭게 찾은 주기로서 non-radial mode에 해당되는 것으로 해석하였다. 분석 결과를 바탕으로 HD5371의 변광 특성과 물리적 성질을 논하였다. HD5371의 완전한 주기 해를 얻기 위한 장기 관측을 수행 중에 있다.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.17-21
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• 2005

Purfose: This study was to observe the phosphamidon reduction rate after haemoperfusion (HP) and Hemodialysis (HD) in vitro. Methods: We started off by measuring the clearance of HD and HP for the phosphamidon in vitro. Phosphamidon was measured hourly by High-pressure liquid chromatography. Results: Phosphamidon clearance was effectiveness in HP and HD. Phosphamidon reduction rate was no difference between HD and HP; $64\%$ versus $91.\%1$ at starting, $82.2\%$ versus $80.2\%$ at 1 hours, $82.2\%$ versus $73.8\%$ at 2 hours, $34.4\%$ versus $14.0\%$ at 3 hours, $14.1\%$ versus $27.4\%$ at 4 hours, $0\%$ versus $3.3\%$ at 5 hours. Conculsion: Extracorporeal elimination of phosphamidon is effective by hemoperfusio and hemodialysis in vitro. We suggest hemoperfusion may be effective in organophsphate intoxication patients.

• 반도체디스플레이기술학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.59-62
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• 2009

In order to check the validation of LC simulation, 0.7 inch LCOS panel in full-HD resolution was fabricated and used for the electro-optical measurement. Compared the measured data with the calculated data, the averaged difference was 1.72% under 0 ~ +6 V bias on pixel electrode. To improve the optical characteristics of full-HD LCOS panel, the planar structure and trench structures (0.1 um, 0.2 um and 0.3 um-in-depth) between adjacent pixels were investigated with LC simulation. The planar structure showed the higher reflectance and faster reflectance-voltage response time than the trench structure. The optical fill factor and contrast ratio of planar structure were also higher than those of trench structures. As compared 1 um-in-depth trench structure resembled to the real structure with the planar structure, the optical fill factor was improved by 1.15% and the contrast ratio was improved by 5.26%. In order to minimize the loss of luminance and contrast ratio, the planar structure need to be applied between adjacent pixels.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.81-88
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• 2015

Flowering time (or heading date) is controlled by intrinsic genetic programs in response to environmental cues, such as photoperiod and temperature. Rice, a facultative short-day (SD) plant, flowers early in SD and late in long-day (LD) conditions. Casein kinases (CKs) generally act as positive regulators in many signaling pathways in plants. In rice, Heading date 6 (Hd6) and Hd16 encode $CK2{\alpha}$ and CKI, respectively, and mainly function to delay flowering time. Additionally, the major LD-dependent floral repressors Hd2/Oryza sativa Pseudo-Response Regulator 37 (OsPRR37;hereafter PRR37) and Ghd7 also confer strong photoperiod sensitivity. In floral induction, Hd16 acts upstream of Ghd7 and CKI interacts with and phosphorylates Ghd7. In addition, Hd6 and Hd16 also act upstream of Hd2. However, whether CKI and $CK2{\alpha}$ directly regulate the function of PRR37 remains unclear. Here, we use in vitro pull-down and in vivo bimolecular fluorescence complementation assays to show that CKI and $CK2{\alpha}$ interact with PRR37. We further use in vitro kinase assays to show that CKI and $CK2{\alpha}$ phosphorylate different regions of PRR37. Our results indicate that direct posttranslational modification of PRR37 mediates the genetic interactions between these two protein kinases and PRR37. The significance of CK-mediated phosphorylation for PRR37 and Ghd7 function is discussed.