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Potential immune-modulatory effects of wheat phytase on the performance of a mouse macrophage cell line, Raw 264.7, exposed to long-chain inorganic polyphosphate

  • An, Jeongmin;Cho, Jaiesoon
    • Animal Bioscience
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    • v.34 no.3_spc
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    • pp.463-470
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    • 2021
  • Objective: This experiment was conducted to find out the immunological effects of wheat phytase when long-chain inorganic polyphosphate (polyP) treated with wheat phytase was added to a macrophage cell line, Raw 264.7, when compared to intact long-chain polyP. Methods: Nitric oxide (NO) production of Raw 264.7 cells exposed to P700, a long-chain polyP with an average of 1,150 phosphate residues, treated with or without wheat phytase, was measured by Griess method. Phagocytosis assay of P700 treated with or without phytase in Raw 264.7 cells was investigated using neutral red uptake. The secretion of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) by Raw 264.7 cells with wheat phytase-treated P700 compared to intact P700 was observed by using Mouse TNF-α enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. Results: P700 treated with wheat phytase effectively increased NO production of Raw 264.7 cells by 172% when compared with intact P700 at 12 h exposure. At 5 mM of P700 concentration, wheat phytase promoted NO production of macrophages most strongly. P700, treated with wheat phytase, stimulated phagocytosis in macrophages at 12 h exposure by about 1.7-fold compared to intact P700. In addition, P700 treated with wheat phytase effectively increased in vitro phagocytic activity of Raw 264.7 cells at a concentration above 5 mM when compared to intact P700. P700 dephosphorylated by wheat phytase increased the release of TNF-α from Raw 264.7 cells by 143% over that from intact P700 after 6 h exposure. At the concentration of 50 μM P700, wheat phytase increased the secretion of cytokine, TNF-α, by 124% over that from intact P700. Conclusion: In animal husbandry, wheat phytase can mitigate the long-chain polyP causing damage by improving the immune capabilities of macrophages in the host. Thus, wheat phytase has potential as an immunological modulator and future feed additive for regulating immune responses caused by inflammation induced by long-chain polyP from bacterial infection.

A study on the optical properties of $LiNbO_3$ single crystal grown by Floating zone method (Floating zone 법에 의한 $LiNbO_3$ 단결정의 광학적 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Ko, J.M.;Cho, H.;Kim, S.H.;Choi, J.K.;Auh, K.H.
    • Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.318-331
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    • 1995
  • The c - axis oriented single crystal of $LiNbO_3$ and $LiNbO_3$ : 5mol%MgO was success-fully grown by Floating zone method using halogen lamp as a heat source. The effects of the sintering condition of the feed rod and the atmosphere gas during the crystal growth on the be havior of the feed rod/melt interface were studied for growing crystal with the high quality, and then, the optimum growth conditions were determined by studying the experimental param eters, such as gas flow rate, pulling rate, rotation speeds of the feed rod and the seed. The grown crystals were analyzed using the chemical etching to observe the tch pattern and the ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) to determine the composition uniformity and the impurity content of Fe. The effects of additive (5 mol % MgO) on the transmittance and refractive index was, also, analyzed. In order to compare the nonlinear optical oharacteristics of $LiNbO_3$ with those of the other optical materials, the nonlinear optical refractive index ($n_2$) was calcu l lated using the measured refractive index.

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A Study for Chemical Resistance of Polymer Cement Concrete Using Tailing (폐석 미분말을 혼입한 폴리머 시멘트 콘크리트의 내약품성에 관한 연구)

  • 전철수;연규석;이윤수;이필호
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 1999.04a
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    • pp.355-360
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    • 1999
  • Polymer cement is made by the modifying ordinary cement concrete with polymer additive. Until now polymer cement concrete is not used for the structural member, but it is growing to be considered as developing uses such as a waterproof of roof slab, the structural member for protecting corrosion, and a road pavement. The plymer cement concrete, being used for those uses, is superior to the cement concrete against the inorganic, organic acid, salt of acetic acid and organic solvents generally. In this paper, the polymer cement concrete was made by the ratio of 1:1 of sands and tailing in fine aggregate in order to solve the environmental pollution which causes the social problem by the tailing, It was measured for the compressive strength, flexural strength, and chemicals resistance was tested by dealing with 10% HCI, 20% NaOH and 10% NaCl aqueous solution.

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Initial Behavior and Shrinkage Properties of High Strength Designed Concrete added with Special Inorganic Additive(SWP-2H) (특수 무기성 혼화제(SWP-2H)가 첨가된 고강도 설계배합 콘크리트의 초기거동 및 수축특성)

  • Kim, Do-Su;Khil, Bae-Su;Kim, Woo-Jae;Choi, Se-Jin;Lee, Seong-Yeon
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2005.11a
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    • pp.667-670
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    • 2005
  • This study is concerned with application of SWP-2H with performance which could be improved compressive strength, crack control of high strength concrete ranged from 35MPa to 70MPa. Expermental data showed that initial. behavior of SWP-2H added concrete had a similar tendency that of non-added concrete. As well crack resulted from autogeneous and drying shrinkage and compressive strength were well controled or elevated by application of SWP-2H.

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Drainage and Shear Stability of Microparticle Retention Systems Based on Cationic Guar Gums and Colloidal Silicas (양이온성 구아검과 콜로이달 실리카를 이용한 마이크로파티클 보류시스템의 탈수 및 전단안정성)

  • Ham, Choong-Hyun;Lee, Hak-Lae
    • Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
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    • v.40 no.2
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2008
  • The trend of using more hardwood and recycled fibers, and closing more tightly of the paper mill white water system has resulted in build-up of fines as well as organic and inorganic contaminants in the white water. This changes in papermaking wet end requires developing chemical additive system that provides good fiber retention and drainage in closed white water system. In this study the effect of charge densities and chemical characteristics of microparticle systems consisted of cationic guar gums and anionic colloidal silica sols on drainage and retention have been examined. Results showed that higher charge density of cationic guar gum and anionic colloidal silica sol gave better retention and drainage. Particularly highly structured silica gave greater retention efficiency.

Improved Thermal Stability of PET Fabrics by Photografting of Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane(MAPTMS) (Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane(MAPTMS)의 광그라프트에 의한 PET직물의 열적 안정성 향상)

  • Jang, Jin-Ho;Son, Jung-A
    • Textile Coloration and Finishing
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    • v.20 no.4
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2008
  • Methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane (MAPTMS), a hybrid organic-inorganic monomer, was photografted onto PET fabric using benzophenone (BP) as a photoinitiator. It was found that a UV energy of 43.2J/$cm^2$ was required to optimally photograft the MAPTMS onto PET fabrics which was applied with an aqueous formulation of 10% MAPTMS, 20% BP and 0.5% N-Methyldiethanol amine (MDEA). The MDEA additive was efficient in reducing atmospheric oxygen inhibition of polymer radicals which eliminated compulsory nitrogen inerting. The surface grafting of PET fabrics was verified by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron spectroscopy (SEM). The grafted PET fabrics with the hybrid monomer showed higher thermal stability due to the introduced silane component in the monomer as ascertained by higher char content at 800$^{\circ}C$, which increased to 14.5% for the 15.8% grafting compared to 8.2% for the untreated.

A Study of a Biodegradale Inorganic-Organic Composite Artificial Bone Substitute -Part 1. Synthesis of an Apatite with Similar Crystallinity to Bone-

  • Choon Ki Lee;Hwal Suh
    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.195-200
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    • 1994
  • To develop an artificial bone substitute that is gradually degraded and replaced by the regenerated natural bone, the authors designed a composite that consists consisted of calcium phosphate and collagen according to the natural bone's main composition. The crystallinity of the synthesized apatite was shown to depend on the synthesis temperature. Carbonate apatite synthesized at $58{\circ}C$ demonstrated crystallinity very similar to that of the natural bone. By sintering the apatite over $700{\circ}C$ in vacuum, porous carbonate apatite could be obtained, and the pore extent was controllable according to the additive hydrogenperoxide volume.

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Effects of different inorganic: organic zinc ratios or combination of low crude protein diet and mixed feed additive in weaned piglet diets

  • Oh, Han Jin;Kim, Myung Hoo;Lee, Ji Hwan;Kim, Yong Ju;An, Jae Woo;Chang, Se Yeon;Go, Young Bin;Song, Dong Cheol;Cho, Hyun Ah;Jo, Min Seok;Kim, Dae Young;Kim, Min Ji;Cho, Sung Bo;Kim, Hyeun Bum;Cho, Jin Ho
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • v.64 no.1
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    • pp.23-37
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    • 2022
  • Thirty-six weaned piglets with an initial body weight (BW) of 8.43 ± 0.40 kg (28 days of age, ([Landrace × Yorkshire] × Duroc) were randomly assigned to 6 treatments for a 2-week feeding trial to determine the effects of different inorganic zinc (IZ), organic zinc (OZ) or combination of low crude protein diet (LP) and Mixed feed additive (MFA) on diarrhea score, nutrient digestibility, zinc utilization, blood profiles, organ weight, and fecal microflora in weaned piglet diet. The pigs were individually placed in 45 × 55 × 45 cm stainless steel metabolism cages in an environmentally controlled room (30 ± 1℃). The dietary treatments included a negative control (NC), positive control (PC; zinc oxide, 1,000 mg/kg), T1 (IZ : OZ, 850 : 150), T2 (IZ : OZ 700 : 300), T3 (IZ : OZ, 500 : 500), and T4 (LP + MFA [0.1% Essential oils + 0.08% Protease + 0.02% Xylanase]). The daily feed allowance was adjusted to 2.7 times the maintenance requirement for digestible energy (2.7 × 110 kcal of DE/kg BW0.75). This allowance was divided into two equal parts, and the piglets were fed at 08 : 30 and 17 : 30 each day. Water was provided ad libitum through a drinking nipple. The diarrhea score was significantly increased (p < 0.05) in NC treatment compared with other treatments. The apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of dry matter (DM), nitrogen (N), and gross energy (GE) was significantly increased (p < 0.05) in the T2 treatment compared with the PC and NC treatments in week 1. In week 2, the ATTD of DM, N, and GE was significantly decreased (p < 0.05) in the NC treatment compared with other treatments. The T3 treatment had significantly higher (p < 0.05) ATTD and apparent ileal digestibility of zinc than the PC and T1 treatments. The Escherichia coli count in feces was significantly decreased in the T4 treatment compared with the NC and T2 treatments. The Lactobacillus count in feces was significantly increased in the T4 and T1 treatment compared with the T2 and T3 treatments. In conclusion, IZ : OZ 500 : 500 levels could improve nutrient digestibility and zinc utilization in weaned piglets, Moreover, MFA in LP diets could be used as a zinc alternative.

Convergent Study on the Preparation of Sludge Modified Soils of Inorganic Consolidation Soil (무기계고화재의 슬러지 개량토 제조에 관한 융합연구)

  • Han, Doo Hee
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.157-162
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    • 2017
  • Inorganic stiffening agents were prepared by mixing paper sludge incineration ash, blast furnace slag fine powder quicklime, anhydrous gypsum and fly ash. The main components of the solidifying agent developed for sludge treatment were SiO, $Al_2O_3$, $TiO_2$, $Fe_2O_3$, $Mn_2O_3$, CaO, MgO, $Na_2O$, $K_2O$, $P_2O$, and $SO_3$. Unlike cement, the developed solidifying agent did not contain $Cr^{6+}$, which is known as a carcinogen. Heavy metals and oil contaminated soil were mixed with solidifying agent and cured for 7 days and the heavy metal content was below the environmental standard. Sewage sludge cake, food waste and solidifying agent were mixed with each other, and after 7 days curing, soil component test showed that the heavy metal content was below the environmental standard. After mixing the sludge, solidifying agent and additive mixture into the beaker, the ammonia concentration was measured to be 0 after 3 days.

A Study on Sintering and mechanical Properties of Sinter/HIPed SiC Whisker/$Al_2O_3$ Composite (Sinter/HIP 공정으로 제조한 SiC whisker/$Al_2O_3$ 복합재료의 소결 및 기계적 물성에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Chae-Hyun;Kim, Jong-Ock;Kim, Chong-Hee
    • The Journal of Natural Sciences
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.53-59
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    • 1995
  • Effects of sintering additives and sintering temperatures on the sintering behavior and mechanical properties of SiC whisker reinforced alumina composites have been investigated in this study. Dense (>95% TD) composites were obtained by using 2 wt% $Y_2O_3$ as liquid phase sintering additive. But only porous composite could be obtained when the sintering additives were MgO and $TiO_2$, which were known as the sintering additives for solid state sintering of alumina. Bending strength and fracture toughness were enhanced by reinforcement of SiC whisker. It is belived from the microstructure investigation that the enhanced by strength and toughness could be attribute to the reinforcing and grain growth inhibition effects of SiC whisker. After HIP treatment, fully dense composites were obtained and further enhanced mechanical properties achieved.

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