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Effects of Fluoxetine on ATP-induced Calcium Signaling in PC12 Cells

  • Lee, Yeo-Min;Kim, Hee-Jung;Hong, Sun-Hwa;Kim, Myung-Jun;Min, Do-Sik;Rhie, Duck-Joo;Kim, Myung-Suk;Jo, Yang-Hyeok;Hahn, Sang-June;Yoon, Shin-Hee
    • The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.57-63
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    • 2004
  • Fluoxetine, a widely used anti-depressant compound, has several additional effects, including blockade of voltage-gated ion channels. We examined whether fluoxetine affects ATP-induced calcium signaling in PC12 cells by using fura-2-based digital calcium imaging and assay for $[^3H]-inositol$ phosphates (IPs). Treatment with ATP $(100\;{\mu}M)$ for 2 min induced $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ increases. The ATP-induced $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ increases were significantly decreased by removal of extracellular $Ca^{2+}$ and treatment with the inhibitor of endoplasmic reticulum $Ca^{2+}$ ATPase thapsigargin $(1\;{\mu}M)$. Treatment with fluoxetine for 5 min blocked the ATP-induced $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ increase concentration-dependently. Treatment with fluoxetine $(30\;{\mu}M)$ for 5 min blocked the ATP-induced $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ increase following removal of extracellular $Ca^{2+}$ and depletion of intracellular $Ca^{2+}$ stores. While treatment with the L-type $Ca^{2+}$ channel antagonist nimodipine for 10 min inhibited the ATP-induced $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ increases significantly, treatment with fluoxetine alone blocked the ATP-induced responses. Treatment with fluoxetine also inhibited the 50 mM $K^+-induced$ $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ increases completely. However, treatment with fluoxetine did not inhibit the ATP-induced $[^3H]-IPs$ formation. Collectively, we conclude that fluoxetine inhibits ATP-indueed $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ increases in PC12 cells by inhibiting both an influx of extracellular $Ca^{2+}$ and a release of $Ca^{2+}$ from intracellular stores without affecting IPs formation.

A Study on Physicochemical Properties of Achyranthes japonica and Smilax china Extracts (쇠무릎과 청미래덩굴 부위별 추출물의 이화학적 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Jeong, Kap-Seop
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.12 no.7
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    • pp.3317-3326
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    • 2011
  • Physicochemical properties of Achyranthes japonica and Smilax china extracts were investigated for the purpose of functionality research on the natural bio-resources. Extraction contents were order of distilled water>methanol>ethanol solvent, the highest free aminoacids were proline from Achyranthes japonica, phosphoserine and glutamic acid from Smilax china, respectively. BI and TAC by spectrophotometric absorbance were order of methanol>ethanol>water in Smilax china leaf extract, but water>methaol>ethanol in Achyranthes japonica leaf extract. EDA was high in ethanol extract from Smilax china leaf and in methanol extract from Smilax china root, and in water extract from Achyranthes japonica. TBA value of Achyranthes japonica leaf and Smilax china leaf-ethanol extracts on olive oil was 82.1% and 84.0%, respectively, for that of an artificial antioxidant BHT. Antimicrobial effect was observed in Achyranthes japonica stem-methanol extract on Bacillus subtillis, in Smilax china leaf-ethanol extract on Bacillus subtillis, Vibrio vulnificus and Salmonella enterica, respectively. And the adsorption of Pb(II) on Achyranthes japonica was higher than that of Cd(II) on Smilax china under the same metal ion concentration.

Interaction between Light and other Factors Affecting Germination of Oenothera lamarckiana Ser. Seed. (큰달맞이꽃 종자발아(種子發芽)에 영향하는 요인(要因)과 광간(光間)의 상호작용(相互作用))

  • Kim, J.S.;Hwang, I.T.;Koo, S.J.;Cho, K.Y.
    • Korean Journal of Weed Science
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.15-22
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    • 1988
  • In this experiment, interactions between light and other factors such as chilling, alternating temperature, moisture, content, oxygen, and seed coat which affect germination of Oenothera lamarckiana Ser. seed were investigated to study the physiological effects of light on the germination. Light induced the initial stage of seed germination before radical protrusion by affecting embryo rather than seed coat even under anaerobic condition or low water potential (-18 bars). This light effect on germinability of seed was suppressed by blue light irradiation and the effect was increased with increment of blue light intensity and irradiation time. However, the blue light effect was reversible. Chilling, alternating temperature, softening of seed coat and light showed promotive interaction in the induction of seed germination. Irradiation of filtered light (monochrome), however, reduced chilling effect on germination. Hydrogen-ion concentration and gibberellic acid treatment had no effect on light or dark germination.

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Fabrication and Electrical Characteristics of $p^{+}$-n Ultra Shallow Junction Diode with Co/Ti Bilayer Silicide (Co/Ti 이중막 실리사이드를 이용한 $p^{+}$-n극저접합 다이오드의 제작과 전기적 특성)

  • Chang, Gee-Keun;Ohm, Woo-Yong;Chang, Ho-Jung
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.288-292
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    • 1998
  • The p*-n ultra shallow junction diode with Co/Ti bilayer silicide was formed by ion implantation of $BF_{2}$ energy : 30KeV, dose : $5\times10^{15}cm^{-2}$] onto the n-well Si(100) region and RTA-silicidation of the evaporated Co($120\AA$)/Ti($40\AA$) double layer. The fabricated diode exhibited ideality factor of 1.06, specific contact resistance of $1.2\times10^{-6}\Omega\cdot\textrm{cm}^2$ and leakage current of $8.6\muA/\textrm{cm}^2$(-3V) under the reverse bias of 3V. The sheet resistance of silicided emitter region, the boron concentration at silicide/Si interface and the junction depth including silicide layer of ($500\AA$ were about $8\Omega\Box$, $6\times10^{19}cm^{-3}$, and $0.14\mu{m}$, respectively. In the fabrication of diode, the application of Co/Ti bilayer silicide brought improvement of ideality factor on the current-voltage characteristics as well as reduction of emitter sheet resistance and specific contact resistance, while it led to a little increase of leakage current.

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Effect of Precipitator and Quantity on the Formation of Fe3(PO4)2 (Fe3(PO4)2 생성에 미치는 침전제와 첨가량의 영향)

  • An, Suk-Jin;Lee, Sun-Young;Oh, Kyoung-Hwan;Suhr, Dong-Soo
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.21 no.11
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    • pp.587-591
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    • 2011
  • The effect of the precipitator (NaOH, $NH_4OH$) and the amount of the precipitator (150, 200, 250, 300 ml) on the formation of $Fe_3(PO_4)_2$, which is the precursor used for cathode material $LiFePO_4$ in Li-ion rechargeable batteries was investigated by the co-precipitation method. A pure precursor of olivine $LiFePO_4$ was successfully prepared with coprecipitation from an aqueous solution containing trivalent iron ions. The acid solution was prepared by mixing 150 ml $FeSO_4$(1M) and 100 ml $H_3PO_4$(1M). The concentration of the NaOH and $NH_4OH$ solution was 1 M. The reaction temperature (25$^{\circ}C$) and reaction time (30 min) were fixed. Nitrogen gas (500 ml/min) was flowed during the reaction to prevent oxidation of $Fe^{2+}$. Single phase $Fe_3(PO_4)_2$ was formed when 150, 200, 250 and 300 ml NaOH solutions were added and 150, 200 ml $NH_4OH$ solutions were added. However, $Fe_3(PO_4)_2$ and $NH_4FePO_4$ were formed when 250 and 300 ml $NH_4OH$ was added. The morphology of the $Fe_3(PO_4)_2$ changed according to the pH. Plate-like lenticular shaped $Fe_3(PO_4)_2$ formed in the acidic solution below pH 5 and plate-like rhombus shaped $Fe_3(PO_4)_2$ formed around pH 9. For the $NH_4OH$, the pH value after 30 min reaction was higher with the same amount of additions of NaOH and $NH_4OH$. It is believed that the formation mechanism of $Fe_3(PO_4)_2$ is quite different between NaOH and $NH_4OH$. Further investigation on this mechanism is needed. The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the pH value was measured by pH-Meter.

Characteristics of Heavy Metal Biosorption by Enterobacter intermedious KH410 (Enterobacter intermedious KH410의 중금속 흡착 특성)

  • 김영희;정영기;김광현;김병우;정경태;김병석;박지원;이동준;신현철
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.421-427
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    • 2003
  • A natural habit at bacterium, Enterobacter intermedious KH410 was isolated from freshwater plant root and identified. Adsorption of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and copper by this strain was examined. The minimal inhibitory concentrations(MIC) for each metal were 1.78 mM for lead, 0.17 mM for cadmium and 1.39 mM for lopper, respectively. Maximum production of dried cell was 2.56 g/$\ell$ in LB medium containing 0.5% NaCl, 1% yeast extract and 1% of lactose. Optimal conditions for adsorption were 0.6 dry g-biomass, at pH 4.0 and the temperature of $20^{\circ}C$. Adsorption equilibrium reached maximum after 30 min in 400 mg/$\ell$ metal solution. The adsorption capacity (K) of copper was 1.5 times higher than that of cadmium and lead was 1.1 times higher than that of cadmium. from the results obtained in this study, Freundlich adsorption model was applicable for all metals. Adsorption strength (1/n) of heavy metal ions were in the order of cadmium>copper>lead. The adsorption of dried cell for lead, cadmium, and copper was 56.2, 58.0, 55.8 mg/g-biomass, respectively. Pretreatment to increase ion strength was the most effective with 0.1 M NaOH whereas slight difference was found both KOH and $CaCl_2$ upon same concentration. Effective desorption was induced by 0.1 M EDTA for lead and 0.1 M $HNO_2$ for cadmium and copper.

Effect of Selenium on Storability of Basil (Ocimum basilicum) in Hydroponics (양액재배 시 selenium의 첨가가 basil의 저장에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Min-Soon;Park, Kuen-Woo
    • Horticultural Science & Technology
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.87-91
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    • 2001
  • The aim of this study was to select the proper temperature for MA storage and to study the effect of sodium selenate ($Na_2SeO_4$) on storability of hydroponically grown sweet basil. Sweet basil was cultured with 1 fold using the nutrient solution developed by European Vegetable R & D Center in Belgium. Three-weeks before harvest, sodium selenate ($Na_2SeO_4$) was treated 2, 4, 6 and $8mg{\cdot}L^{-1}$ in the nutrient solution. Although electrolyte leakage of sweet basil was remarkably increased because of chilling injury at $5^{\circ}C$ MA storage, storage life was extended for three more days by selenium supplement. The weight loss was lower at $10^{\circ}C$ than at $5^{\circ}C$ and vitamin C content was higher at $10^{\circ}C$ than $5^{\circ}C$ storage treatment. Se treatment increased vitamin C content and decreased ion leakage in the plant. Accumulation of Se in the leaves of basil was increased with Se concentration of the nutrient solution. Se accumulation was $66{\mu}g{\cdot}g^{-1}$ dry mass at $2mg{\cdot}L^{-1}$ treatment and $422{\mu}g{\cdot}g^{-1}$ dry mass at $8mg{\cdot}L^{-1}$ treatment. The results suggest that storage at $10^{\circ}C$ is good for reduction of chilling injury and maintain marketability of basil. Less than $2mg{\cdot}L^{-1}$ sodium selenate treatment is acceptable for human health.

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Solvent Extraction Separation of Co(II) and Ni(II) from Weak Hydrochloric Acid Solution with Ionic Liquids Synthesized from Organophosphorus Acids (유기인산계 추출제로 합성한 이온성액체에 의한 묽은 염산용액에서 코발트(II)와 니켈(II)의 추출분리)

  • Moon, Hyun Seung;Song, Si Jeong;Tran, Thanh Tuan;Lee, Man Seung
    • Resources Recycling
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    • v.29 no.5
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    • pp.55-63
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    • 2020
  • In order to investigate the separation of Co(II) and Ni(II) by ionic liquids from weak hydrochloric acid solutions, extraction experiments were performed by changing the type and concentration of ionic liquids and the initial pH of the aqueous phase. Two kinds of ionic liquids based on Aliquat 336 were employed in this work; one was synthesized by reacting organophosphorus acids(D2EHPA, PC88A, Cyanex 272, Cyanex 301) with Aliquat 336 and the other was prepared by exchanging the chloride ion of Aliquat 336 with SCN-. The three types of ionic liquids (ALi-D2, ALi-PC, and ALi-CY272) showed better extraction of Co(II) than Ni(II), and the equilibrium pH was higher than the initial pH. In the case of ALi-CY301, the selectivity of Co(II) and Ni(II) depended on the extraction conditions. In addition, the effect of the addition of TBP to the ionic liquid on the extraction of two metals was also investigated. Employment of ALi-SCN as an extractant resulted in selective extraction of Co(II) and complete separation of the two metal ions was possible.

A Study on the Impacts of Paste Type Torrefied Wood Flour Coagulants on Water Ecosystem (반탄화목분 Paste상 응집제의 수생태계 미치는 영향에 관한 연구)

  • YANG, Seung Min;LEE, Seok Eon;PARK, Hae Keum;KANG, Seog Goo
    • Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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    • v.47 no.6
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    • pp.709-720
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    • 2019
  • Due to global warming and abnormal climate, the incidence and scale of green tracts in rivers and water intake dam are increasing every year. Therefore, in this study, developed eco friendly positively charged Torrefied Wood Flour(TWF) coagulant by reusing wood damaged by blight as a natural material. In order to evaluate the effect of coagulant on water ecosystem, green algae contaminated water was collected and TOC showed high removal rate of 86% ~ 92% under 1% and 5% TWF C-PAM treatment condition. The $NH_3-N$ showed 53% removal efficiency. The average pH of the polluted water was 7.9 in the case of hydrogen ion concentration, and the pH of the treated water was in the range of 6.5 ~ 7.7, It was found to be suitable for water quality standards. In ecotoxicity tests, all the results of the experiment showed that both the number of green algae and that of treated water were not affected by the survival of the daphnia. Therefore, as a result of the analyzing, developed paste type TWF coagulants is considered to be able to remove algae using natural resources.

Development of Simultaneous Analysis of Ferulic Acid, Caffeic Acid, Catechin and Taxifolin from Health Functional Food Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract by UPLC-MS/MS (건강기능식품 프랑스해안송껍질추출물 중 UPLC-MS/MS를 이용한 Ferulic acid, Caffeic acid, Catechin, Taxifolin 동시분석법 개발 연구)

  • Oh, Jae-Myoung;Kim, Ji An;Hu, Soo Jung;Choi, Yoon Hee;Oh, Keum Soon
    • Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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    • v.34 no.5
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    • pp.431-437
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    • 2019
  • This study was conducted to develop a simultaneous analysis method for ferulic acid, caffeic acid, catechin and taxifolin from Health Functional Food (HFF) Pinus Pinaster bark extract. The simultaneous analytical method for ferulic acid, caffeic acid, catechin and taxifolin is carried out using UPLC-MS/MS. The method validation was performed to determine selectivity, linearity, accuracy, limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ) and precision for ferulic acid, caffeic acid, catechin and taxifolin. LC-MS/MS method was established using an Acquity UPLC BEH $C_{18}$ Column and was applied for these 4 compounds. Product-ion traces, at m/z $194.2{\rightarrow}133$, $180.2{\rightarrow}135$, $290.3{\rightarrow}245$, $304.3{\rightarrow}248$, were used for quantitative analysis of ferulic acid, caffeic acid, catechin and taxifolin, respectively. Excellent linearity ($r^2=0.999$) was observed for ferulic acid, caffeic acid, catechin and taxifolin in the concentration range (50-2500 mg/L). The observed recoveries of these 4 compounds were found to be between 84.9 and 104.9%, while precision was between 1.20 and 4.43% relative standard deviation (% RSD).