• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제35권8호
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• pp.870-879
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• 2002

The purpose of this study was to investigate the obesity and state of dietary intake of 216 young Korean females, and the influence of $\beta$-II, III Adrenergic receptor (AR) gene polymorphism upon obesity and dietary intake. The average weight, height and BMI of the subjects were 160 cm, 54 kg, and 20.9 kg/$m^2$, respectively. The average triceps skinfold thickness, waist circumference, hip circumference and WHR were 21.7mm, 73.1cm, 93.3cm and 0.78, respectively. The results of body composition measurement using bioimpedance method, average body fluid, body protein, mineral mass and body fat were 29.271, 7.22 kg, 6.79 kg and 19.16 kg, respectively. A dietary survey was conducted using 24-hour recall method. Average calorie intake was 1621 ㎉, which is 81% of Korean RDA. We detected 182 (84.3%) Gln27 (QQ) homozygotes and 34 (15.7%) Gln27Glu (QE) heterozygotes for $\beta$-II AR polymorphism. For $\beta$-III AR polymorphism, we detected 163 (75.5%) Trp64 (WW) and 53 (24.5%) Trp 64Arg (WR). The results of comparing of obesity by $\beta$-II AR gene polymorphism, obesity index and BMI of QE type were slightly higher than those of the QQ type. For $\beta$-III AR gene polymorphism, the mean BMI, obesity index, fat mass and percent body fat (%) of the WR type were significantly higher than those of the WW type (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that genetic variability in the human $\beta$-III AR is associated with obesity among young Korean females. We also evaluated the effect of the simultaneous presence of the $\beta$-II AR and $\beta$-III AR polymorphism on obesity. We found that the BMI and obesity index of the mutant type in both $\beta$-II AR and $\beta$-III AR were significantly higher than those of the type that has only one gene mutation or has no mutation (p < 0.05), indicating a synergistic effect of $\beta$-II AR and $\beta$-III AR polymorphism on obesity. No association was found between $\beta$-II Ad or $\beta$-III AR polymorphism and dietary intake.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.79-94
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• 2001

생물학적 조직(Biological Tissue)에서 얻어내는 형광(Fluorescence)은 산란(Scattrering), 흡수(Absorption), 그리고 형광체(Fluorophores)가 원인이 되는, 인트린식 형광(Intrinsic Fluorescence)들에 관한 정보를 갖고 있다. 생물학적 조직의 형광스펙트럼은 조직 내에 존재하는 흡수체(Absorber)와 산란물질(Scatters)들의 영향을 받기 때문에 다른 조직의 생화학적인 인트린식 형광을 선형적인 조합으로 해석할 수 없었다. 생물학적 조직 같은 터비드 매질(Turbid Media)로부터 실험적으로 형광을 얻어서 산란과 흡수의 영향을 조사하기 위하여 본 연구소에서 제작한 장치를 소개하고, 넓은 범위의 흡수체와 산란물질의 농도를 갖고 제작한 조직 팬텀(Tissue Phantom)에 대한 형광과 반사(Reflectance) 스펙트럼을 측정하였다. 형광스펙트럼에 존재하는 산란과 흡수의 왜곡(Distortion)을 제거하기 위하여, 반사스펙트럼에 포함된 산란과 흡수 정보를 이용하는 ‘광자 이동 모델(Photon Migration Model)’을 적용하였고, 이러한 조직모델에 대한 인트린식 형광을 얻었다 연구 결과, 모델 값과 실제 인트린식 형광 스펙트럼이 훌륭하게 일치함을 확인하였다. 이런 연구를 하게된 동기는, 인간의 조직이 병들어서 진화하면 조직의 생화학적 구성의 변화가 발생하고 이때 인트린식 형광의 변화가 생기기 때문이다 결론적으로, 조직에 대한 실시간 광학적 생검에서 병든 조직과 정상조직을 단지 형광스펙트럼만으로 구분하는 것은 어렵지만, 인트린식 형광을 이용하면 가능하다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 제대혈 유래의 조혈줄기세포를 효과적으로 배양하기 위한 선행 연구로서 세포 배양 환경에 따른 조혈줄기세포 증식능의 변화를 관찰하였다. 제대혈의 단핵구 세포에서 분리한 $CD34^+$ 세포를 성장인자 조성-I(이하, coc-I) (EPO, GM-CSF, SCF, IL-3) 및 성장인자 조성-II(이하, coc-II) (TPO, G-CSF, SCF, IL-6, Flt3/Flk-2 ligand)가 포함되어 있는 IMDM(Iscove's modified Dulbecco's medium) 및 무혈청 배지(serum free media, SFM)에서 배양하였으며, 우태아혈청(FBS)의 첨가 영향, 2차원 및 3차원 배양 후 각 조건에서의 세포 증식 및 콜로니 형성능을 비교하였다. 일반적으로 coc-I에서의 세포 증식 및 콜로니 증식이 coc-II에서보다 높았다. 3차원 배양(methocult)에서는 가장 높은 세포 증식($2,258{\pm}456$배)을 나타냈으며, 같은 조성의 2차원 배양(IMDM + coc-I + FBS)에서는 가장 높은 콜로니 증식(BFU-E: $652{\pm}19$, CFU-GM: $520{\pm}58$, CFU-GEMM: $339{\pm}100$배)이 나타났다. 배지를 기준으로 보면, coc-II 조성에 우태아혈청이 포함되지 않은 경우를 제외한 모든 경우에서 세포 증식 및 콜로니 증식이 무혈청 배지에서보다 IMDM에서 높았다. 결론적으로, 모든 배양 조건 중에서 'IMDM + coc-I + FBS' 및 'IMDM + coc-I'에서 가장 좋은 콜로니 증식을 보였으며, 우태아혈청의 첨가 및 2차원 배양 조건이 콜로니 증식에 더 효과적인 것으로 확인되었다. 본 연구 결과는 앞으로 조혈줄기세포의 체외 증식에 필요한 공정개발이나 생물반응기 설계에 유용한 정보를 제공할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.527-535
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• 2000

The purpose of this study was to evaluate effects of smear layer and dentin primers on the sealing ability of root canals. 126 extracted human teeth with single, straight canals and mature apices were used. The Samples were first classified into six groups as follows: presence of smear layer; absence of smear layer; Scotchbond Bond Multi-Purpose; All Bond 2; Mac Bond 2; Clearfil Liner Bond 2. A Positive control was also established. All teeth except the control group were then obturated with thermoplasticized gutta-percha and AH26. Electrochemical and dye penetration technique were later used to evaluate the degree of micro leakage through the root canal. Seventy teeth were then immersed in a 1% potassium chloride solution and An external power supply(DC 10 V) was then applied to the circuit for the electrochemical microleakage test. The degree of Microleakage was determined over period of 28 days before being evaluated. In total, 48 teeth were submitted to the dye infiltration technique. All specimen were suspended in 2% methylene blue dye for 1 week before being longitudinally split. The degree of dye infiltration was measured under a stereo microscope at ${\times}10$ magnification and evaluated. The results were as follows: 1. Apical microleakage increased throughout the test period in all group and one group having a smear layer showed a dramatic increase under electrochemical test (p<0.05). In the group having smear layer, the degree of apical microleakage was the highest, and the micro leakage was much higher than in the smear layer removed group in electrochemical test (p<0.05). Scotchbond Multi-Purpose, All Bond 2, Mac Bond 2 and Clearfil Liner Bond 2 showed lower micro leakage than one group having smear layer. The All Bond 2 and Clearfil Liner Bond 2 treated groups showed the lowest microleakage in electrochemical test (p<0.05). 2. There was no significant difference between the experimental groups in dye penetration technique. These results suggested that the removal of the smear layer from root canal and concomitantly the application of dentin primer into root canal could improve the sealing ability of root canal obturation.

• 한국지역지리학회지
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.689-705
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• 2010

본 연구는 대구경북에 소재한 친환경에너지기업을 사례로 입지현황 및 집적 특성을 클러스터 관점에서 분석해 봄으로써 친환경에너지산업육성을 위한 정책입안의 대안적 기초자료를 제공하고자 시도되었다. 주된 자료는 2010년 6월 21일에서 7월 23일에 걸쳐 기업체와 환경전문가를 대상으로 한 설문조사의 결과이다. 대구경북의 친환경에너지기업은 주로 경북의 포항과 구미, 대구의 달서구에 집적되어 있다. 대경권 친환경에너지기업 존립기반의 핵심적 요소는 지역 내 대기업의 입지와 동종기업의 기술적, 지리적 근접성을 들 수 있다. 즉 대경권은 대기업이 신재생에너지를 신수종사업으로 채택하고 설립한 기업이 중심이며 주된 입지요인은 관련 원자재 확보보다는 교통 및 통신의 편리성, 지역 수요자의 높은 품질 기대 수준, 기술적, 지리적 근접성, 지역 동종기업과 경쟁이며, 현재 애로사항으로는 기술 및 연구개발 금융지원과 전문인력 양성 지원이었다. 향후 대경권 친환경에너지산업의 정책에 있어서는 종래의 인프라 구축지원 혹은 세제 혜택 등에 초점을 맞춘 지원 정책에서 과감히 탈피하여 기업수요에 기반한 기술개발 관련 금융지원, 지역 전문인력양성 및 종사자 재교육 프로그램도입과 친환경에너지산업 분야의 정책과제 발굴에 대경권 친환경에너지산업 육성정책의 초점을 두어야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.98-108
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• 2015

Staphylococcus aureus is an important foodborne pathogen that causes diverse diseases ranging from minor infections to life-threatening conditions in humans and animals. To further understand its pathogenesis, the genome of the strain S. aureus FORC_001 was isolated from a contaminated food. Its genome consists of 2,886,017 bp double-stranded DNA with a GC content of 32.8%. It is predicted to contain 2,728 open reading frames, 57 tRNAs, and 6 rRNA operons, including 1 additional 5S rRNA gene. Comparative phylogenetic tree analysis of 40 complete S. aureus genome sequences using average nucleotide identity (ANI) revealed that strain FORC_001 belonged to Group I. The closest phylogenetic match was S. aureus MRSA252, according to a whole-genome ANI (99.87%), suggesting that they might share a common ancestor. Comparative genome analysis of FORC_001 and MRSA252 revealed two non-homologous regions: Regions I and II. The presence of various antibiotic resistance genes, including the SCCmec cluster in Region I of MRSA252, suggests that this strain might have acquired the SCCmec cluster to adapt to specific environments containing methicillin. Region II of both genomes contains prophage regions but their DNA sequence identity is very low, suggesting that the prophages might differ. This is the first report of the complete genome sequence of S. aureus isolated from a real foodborne outbreak in South Korea. This report would be helpful to extend our understanding about the genome, general characteristics, and virulence factors of S. aureus for further studies of pathogenesis, rapid detection, and epidemiological investigation in foodborne outbreak.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.475-485
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• 2001

The presence of airborne particles in the earth atmosphere expert important controls on the global climate because of their effects on the radiative balance. However, there are major uncertainties associated with the direct and indirect radiative effects of aerosols. In addition, their physicochemical properties cannot only the decline of air quality but also damage human health. Airborne particles were collected by two different commercial air samples, high volume sampler(for TSP) and low volume sampler(for P $M_{10}$ ) at the campus of Kunsan National University during February to September, 2000. In most cases, TSP and P $M_{10}$ were sampled once a week for the duration of 24 hours from 9:00 a.m. In addition samples were collected more intenisve, when the yellow dust was expected. Each sample was analyzed for pH and major ions concentration (C $l^{[-10]}$ , S $O_4$$^{2-}$, N $O_3$$^{[-10]}$ , N $a^{+}$, N $H_4$$^{+}$, $K^{+}$, $Mg^{2+}$, $Ca^{2+}$) by ion chromatography and atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Acidity (pH) of TSP and P $M_{10}$ ranged from 5.09 to 8.51 and from 6.22 to 7.54, respectively. The concentrations of airborne particles were found to satisfy both the short and long-term air quality standards during the sampling period. If the ratio of ionic concentrations originating from None sea salt(Nss) to sea salt(ss) in aerosol samples was concerned, it was found that the ionic concentrations from marine environment contributed dominantly in total mass concentration in the airborne particles. When seasonal trends were examined, the TSP concentrations in spring were higher than those of other seasons. It may result form frequent occurrences of yellow dust and during the spring season. The concentration ratio of P $M_{10}$ to TSP ranged from 0.78 to 1 during the sampling period. pH in the airborne particle was highest during spring, but the other seasons maintained almost same level. These results suggest that alkaline species in yellow dust can directly neutralize aerosol acidity. During spring season, yellow dust could be a positive factor that can defer the acidification of surface soil and water by neutralizing acidic aerosols in the atmosphere.osphere.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.347-353
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• 2005

The risk assessment is the qualitative or quantitative evaluation of the risk posed to human health and the environment by the actual or potential presence or release of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants. The environmental impact assessment (EIA) is assessed by the environmental criteria, and risk assessment is assessed by the risk rate. Risk rate based on dose-response values may not be easy to apply on regulatory basis like EIA for uncertainty. Internationally there is an example of OECD program. Risk assessment of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals has started since the OECD Program with the 1990 Council Act on the Co-operative Investigation and Risk Reduction of Existing Chemicals. These HPV chemicals include all chemicals produced or imported at levels greater than 1,000 tonnes per year in at least one Member country or in the European Union region. The SIDS called the Screening Information Data Set is regarded as the minimum information needed to assess an HPV chemical to determine whether any further work should be carried out or not. All the data elements of SIDS including assessment for environment and health are prepared as three formats of the full SIDS Dossier, the SIDS Initial Assessment Report (SIAR), and the SIDS Initial Assessment Profile (SIAP) of an HPV chemical. In 1998 the global chemical industry through the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) has joined to work with OECD. The OECD has assessed approximately 1,000 chemicals from 1991 through 2004 with ICCA. Till the February of 2005, 592 chemicals of those chemicals completed SIDS reports. Member countries have been targeted the goal of 1,000 new chemicals from 2005 to 2010 and Korea shared 36 chemicals from the 1,000 new chemicals. Currently Korea has completed SIDS reports of 7 chemicals among sponsored 24 chemicals. In conclusion SIDS project will be linked to national program for outputs application with more reliable production. Both the OECD and industry will carry out their commitment to complete assessments for more and the remaining chemicals assessment. The major outputs will contribute to cope with international chemical management.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.521-532
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• 2006

Backgrounds and Objectives: A major goat in asthma therapy isto reduce or prevent the inflammatory response associated with bronchial hyperresponsiveness, reversible airway obstruction and airway remodelling. Many studies have shown that eosinophilic infiltration is a prominent feathure in the pathophysiology of asthma. The importance of the Presence of eosinophils in the airways of asthmatics has long been recognized, but the mechanism by which these cells are recruited and retained in the lung are only now being elucidated Production of chemotactic cytokines by bronchial epithelial cells may contribute to the local accumulation of eosinophils in Patients with bronchial asthma. This study was designed to investigate the inhibitory effect of extraction of herbal dicoction, Gamichungsangbohatang(GMCSBHT) on eosinophil chemotactic cytokines. Material and Methods:We used water and 70% ethanol extracts of GMCSBHT and pulmonary epithelial cell lines A549(human type II -like epithelial cells). We estimated cytotoxic effects of GMCSBHT, and estimated the effects of water and 70% ethanol extracts of GMCSBHT on chemokines from prestimulated A549 cells by sandwich ELISA. Results: Chemokines of eotaxin, IL-8 were inhibited by GMCSBHT in dose-dependent manner. And ethanol extract of GMCSBHT has more inhibitory effects on eotaxin, IL-8 than hot water extract. Conculusions: These findings indicate that the supression of the expression of chemokines can be accomplished by GMCSBHT treatment, so GMCSBHT may inhibit the iuflammatory process by eosinophils in asthma.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제23권8호
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• pp.1041-1049
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• 2013

원지의 뿌리는 기억력을 향상시키는 동양의 전통 약재로 널리 알려져 있다. 그러나 그 작용기전은 아직까지 해명되지 않았다. 본 연구에서는 항산화 효과 뿐만 아니라 신경 세포 에서 파생된 PC12 세포의 acetylcholinesterase(AchE) 활성과 연관된 인지능에 대한 원지열수추출물(PRHWE)의 효과를 in vitro 및 살아 있는 세포에서 조사하였다. 먼저 MTT assay을 이용한 세포생존에 대한 연구에서 PRHWE는 0.1% 이하의 농도에서 세포독성이 없는 것으로 나타났다. PRHWE는 DPPH radical, hydrogen peroxide 및 superoxide의 소거활성과 환원력이 농도에 비례하여 증가시킨다는 것이 관찰되었다. 특히 PRHWE는 hydroxyl radical에 의하여 유발되는 DNA의 산화에 대한 보호효과를 나타내었다. 부가적으로 그것은 신경성세포에서 nitric oxide의 생성을 억제하였다. 더욱이 AchE 활성은 PRHWE의 농도에 비례하여 감소하였다. 뿐만 아니라, PRHWE는 PC12 세포에서 SOD-1과 NOS-2 발현수준을 증가 시킨다는 것이 발견되었다. 더욱이 reporter gene assay를 이용한 실험에서 p53과 NF-${\kappa}B$의 전사활성이 PRHWE의 존재 하에서 감소했다. 그러므로 이러한 결과들은 PRHWE가 신경성세포에서 항산화 활성 및 신경 세포 보호 효과가 있다는 것을 증명하였고, 이는 PRHWE가 사람의 건강을 위한 치료제로 큰 잠재성을 가지고 있다는 것을 시사한다.