• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제28권8호
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• pp.1317-1321
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• 2007

Arginine conjugated PAMAM dendrimer, PAMAM-R was modified with propylene oxide via hydroxylation of primary amines of arginine residues. About 49 amines were detected to be converted to amino alcohols by 1H NMR. The newly synthesized polymer, PAMAM-R-PO was able to completely retard pDNA from a charge ratio of 2. The average diameter of PAMAM-R-PO polyplex was found to be 242 nm at a charge ratio of 30. The Zeta-potential value of PAMAM-R-PO polyplex was able to reach 20-30 mV over a charge ratio of 10. PAMAM-R-PO indicated higher cell viability than unmodified PAMAM-R on HeLa and 293 cells because of its hydroxylated amines. Transfection experiments on 293 cells showed that the transfection efficiency of PAMAM-R-PO was found to be 1.5-1.9 times higher than that of PEI25kDa at a charge ratio of 30. The polymer eventually displayed about 2 times greater transfection efficiency than PAMAM-R at the same charge ratio in the absence of serum. Therefore, we concluded that the modification of primary amines of PAMAMR to amino alcohols gives positive effects such as reduced cytotoxicity and enhanced transfection efficiency on 293 cells for gene delivery potency of PAMAM-R.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.39-44
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• 2009

Transmission of avian viruses both bird-to-bird and from birds to non-avian species is a major health concern. Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is an economically important avian virus that poses substantial risks to the poultry industry. Rapid and sensitive diagnostic methods, such as the enzymelinked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), are required to track such infections. To develop an ELISA for detecting anti-NDV antibody in avian sera, the nucleocapsid protein (NCP) gene of the NDV La Sota strain was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli and the 513-amino acid recombinant NCP was purified by Ni-NTA affinity chromatography. To evaluate its ability to replace NDV whole virus antigen as a coating antigen, NCP-coated and whole NDV-coated ELISAs were tested and compared using a panel of NDV positive antisera from chickens. Results using purified NCP were highly correlated with those obtained using whole NDV (r= 0.927), demonstrating that recombinant NCP expressed in Escherichia coli is a suitable substitute antigen for whole NDV in a diagnostic ELISA.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2004년도 하계학술대회 논문집 B
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• pp.845-847
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• 2004

단락시험시 시험회로의 주요 파라미터들은 시험전압과 시험전류를 이용하여 결정된다. 특히, 단락전류의 경우 전류파형의 피크치, RMS, 시간, DC-성분, 역률 등을 분석프로그램을 이용하여 분석하게 된다. 그러나 이러한 분석프로그램은 각 시험기관마다 다르고, 현재까지 분석프로그램을 검증할 국제저인 기준이 존재하지 않았다. 그러나 최근 들어 STL(Short-circuit Testing Liason)에서는 각 시험기관마다 상이한 분석프로그램을 검증할 절차에 대한 연구를 수행하여 왔으며 그 첫 번째로 단락전류 분석프로그램에 대한 성능 평가 절차가 어느 정도 완성되었다. 이에 본 논문에서는 STL에서 배포한 TDG(Test Data Generator)를 이용해reference curve를 생성하고, 전기연구원의 전류분석프로그램을 사용하여 분석프로그램의 신뢰성을 평가하여 보았다.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2003년도 하계학술대회 논문집 B
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• pp.909-911
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• 2003

The almost pole transformers are constructed with tank, cover, clamp etc., that contains the insulation oil, core, coil, terminals, bus and the other accessories. If some fault current will be flown by some trouble or accident, interior pressure of the transformer shall be very quickly rise, and mechanical components or insulation oil from the transformer enclosure shall be propelled or dropped from the tank. For the prevention of the above accident, recently the pole transformers should be done 'the Design Tests for Fault Current Capability' according to ANSI C57.12.20(1997) There are two tests method in this standard, Test Number I with a high current arcing fault, without internal fusible elements, shall be conducted on rack enclosure with its minimum designed air space. Test Number II with an internal fusible element, shall be conducted on each enclosure diameter utilizing the internal fusible elements. KEPCO recently request to be done the 'Design Tests for Fault Current Capability' for pole transformers according to KEPCO's standard ES141-$533{\sim}545$, PS141-$482{\sim}518$ and RS141-$611{\sim}628$ that is same with Test Number I of ANSI C57.12.20.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.77-79
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• 2006

In order to identify novel proapoptotic genes, we screened approximately 1,000 hypothetical genes whose functions are completely unknown. After these genes were transiently expressed in HeLa cells, their nuclei images were captured using automated high-speed fluorescence microscope, through which the ratio of apoptotic nuclei was estimated. We selected genes that induce greater than 3-fold increase in apoptotic nuclei compared to that of the vector control. The candidate proapoptotic genes were sequenced and their effects on cell death were further confirmed by the additional assay, DNA fragmentation ELISA. Finally, we were able to identify 4 full-length hypo-thetical genes with proapoptotic activity.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.134-140
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• 1992

The purpose of this study was to investigate the antibacterial effect of zinc oxide eugenol(ZOE), zinc phosphate cement(ZPC), glass ionomer cement, resin, and Vitapex to S. muntans, S. sanguis, S. fecalis and E. coli by agar diffusion method. Four wells were punctured in mitis-salivarius agar plate per each group and each wells were filled with restorative matetials. The width of inhibition zones produced in mitis - salivarius agar were measured as the parameter of the antibacterial effect after 16 hours and 40 hours. In S. mutans and S. sanguis, the largest inhibition zone was produced on ZOE, followed by glass ionomer cement, and ZPC. Inhibition zones was not observed in resin and Vitapex. In S. fecalis, ZOE and glass ionomer cement showed wider inhibition zone than ZPC. In E. coli, ZOE showed wider inhibition zone than ZPC, but no inhibition zone was observed on glass ionomer cement.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2005년도 제36회 하계학술대회 논문집 B
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• pp.1038-1040
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• 2005

This paper describes the optimal design, construction and performance evaluation of voltage divider used in high power testing laboratory for voltage measuring system. These dividers, which are of R, C, R&C type voltage dividers, the voltage to be measured range from voltage to several ten kilovolts, the frequency of the signals has a bandwidth from DC to megaHertz Measuring transient voltage and currents in the high voltage power laboratory is generally accompanied by electromagnetic interface and induced noise. above all, the measuring capabilities of voltage measuring system are dependent upon short response time and it must be as free as possible of inductive effects. In this paper presents both characteristic of voltage divider and design of voltage measuring system.

• 한국동물학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.131-140
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• 1975

HeLa $S_3$ 細胞를 재료로 DNA 回復合成에 미치는 Methyl methanesulfonate(MMS)와 thymidine 相似體(BUdR, IUdR)의 이중효과를 농도와 시간변화에 따라 $^3 H$-thymidine 처리에 의한 自記放射法으로 조사한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. MMS를 단독 처리한 경우 標識細胞의 빈도는 MMS의 농도 증가에 따라 증가한다. 이는 DNA 回復合成을 한 細胞의 빈도가 증가한 결과로 細胞當 Grain 數의 증가현상과 일치한다. 시간변화에 따른 DNA 回復合成은 MMS와 $^3 H$-thymidine 처리후 2$\\sim$3시간에 최대증가율을 보인다. 2. BUdR 또는 IUdR의 단독처리후 DNA 回復合成을 일으키지 않는다. 그러나 MMS와 이중 처리할 경우 標識細胞, DNA 回復合成細胞, 그리고 細胞當 Grain 數는 MMS 단독 처리한 경우보다 훨씬 증가한다. 따라서 이 두 물질은 MMS에 의한 DNA 回復合成을 효과적으로 증가시키는 感受性物質로 작용함이 판명되었다.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제25권9호
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• pp.489-497
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• 2022

The first specimen (54.8 mm standard length) of Ernogrammus zhirmunskii Markevich & Kharin, 2011, belonging to the family Stichaeidae, was recorded in Dokdo, East Sea, Korea on July 26, 2021. This species was characterized by a single ventral lateral-line canal from the posterior margin of the pelvic-fin base extending to the anus and one or two rigid spines on the posterior part of the anal fin. This species is similar to Ernogrammus hexagrammus and Ernogrammus walkeri but differs in the number of ventral lateral-line canal present, with E. zhirmunskii consisting of one (unpaired) ventral lateral-line canal compared to other two Ernogrammus species, which have a pair of parallel ventral lateral-line canal. For further analysis of species identification, a partial gene sequence from the mitochondrial DNA cytochrome oxidase subunit I (554 bp) of E. zhirmunskii was obtained for the first time. This study documents the first record of E. zhirmunskii in Korean waters and proposes the new Korean name of 'Il-gob-julbe-do-la-chi' for the species.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.40.1-40.15
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• 2020

The protein encoded by the Gene Associated with Retinoid-Interferon-Induced Mortality-19 (GRIM-19) is located in the mitochondrial inner membrane and is homologous to the NADH dehydrogenase 1-alpha subcomplex subunit 13 of the electron transport chain. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease that damages the brain and spinal cord. Although both the cause and mechanism of MS progression remain unclear, it is accepted that an immune disorder is involved. We explored whether GRIM-19 ameliorated MS by increasing the levels of inflammatory cytokines and immune cells; we used a mouse model of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) to this end. Six-to-eight-week-old male C57BL/6, IFNγ-knockout (KO), and GRIM-19 transgenic mice were used; EAE was induced in all strains. A GRIM-19 overexpression vector (GRIM19 OVN) was electrophoretically injected intravenously. The levels of Th1 and Th17 cells were measured via flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemical analysis. IL-17A and IFNγ expression levels were assessed via ELISA and quantitative PCR. IL-17A expression decreased and IFNγ expression increased in EAE mice that received injections of the GRIM-19 OVN. GRIM19 transgenic mice expressed more IFNγ than did wild-type mice; this inhibited EAE development. However, the effect of GRIM-19 overexpression on the EAE of IFNγ-KO mice did not differ from that of the empty vector. GRIM-19 expression was therapeutic for EAE mice, elevating the IFNγ level. GRIM-19 regulated the Th17/Treg cell balance.