• Toxicological Research
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.341-348
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• 1998

We established an in vitro experimental system using the following procedure. We first introduced tritium-labelled norepinephrine ([3H]-NE)into PC12 cells. The [3H]-NE incorporated into PC12 cells were then stimulated by a high concentration (60 mM) of $K^+$ during 12 minutes. Then, we counted the amount of [3H]-NE release from PC12 cells with the scintillation counter. After screening fungal, Streptomyces or bacterial product using this experimental system, we obtained S9940 from Streptomyces spp. which inhibited [3H]-NE release from PC12 cells. S9940 also inhibits the release of ATP as a neurotransmitter of PC12 cells and rat cortical neurons. The inhibitory effect was seen even when the PC12 cells were treated with low $K^+$ buffer containing ionomycin $(1\muM)$ as an ionopore. This result suggests that the inhibitory action of S9940 on neurotransmitter release appeared after the influx of $Ca^{2+}$.

• Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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• v.46 no.2
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• pp.87-96
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• 2006

We established an in vitro experimental system using the following procedure. We first introduced tritium-labeled norepinephrine ([$^3$H]-NE) into PC12 cells, The [$^3$H]-NE incorporated into PC12 cells were then stimulated by a high concentration (60 mM) of $K^+$ buffer during 12 minutes. Then, we collected $100{\mu}l$ supernatant and counted the amount of [$^3$H]-NE release from PC12 cells with a scintillation counter. After screening fungal, Streptomyces spp. or bacterial product using this experimental sytem, we obtained FS11052 from Streptomyces spp. which inhibited [$^3$H]-NE release from PC12 cells. FS11052 also inhibits the release of ATP as a neurotransmitter of PC12 cells and rat cortical neurons, The inhibitory effect was seen even when the PC12 cells were treated with low $K^-$ buffer containing ionomycin ($1{\mu}M$) as an ionopore. This result suggests that the inhibitory action of FS11052 on neurotransmitter release appeared after the influx of $Ca^{2+}$.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.74-80
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• 1998

CS-2l lymphoma cells that preferentially metastasize to lymph nodes after s.c. inoculation into BALB/c mice were grown in vitro in the presence of CA- 12 stromal cells isolated from lymph nodes. In order to obtain fundamental data on the identification and characterization of the soluble factors produced by CA-12 stromal cells, the conditioned medium of CA-12 stromal cells that inhibited apoptosis of CS-21 cells was examined. Various analytical treatments revealed that the soluble factors in CA-12 conditioned medium are very sensitive to heat treatment and trypsinization. Moreover CA-12 conditioned medium has an affinity with heparin but not with Con-A. In addition to these, the activity of CA-12 conditioned medium was blocked by H-7, a PKC inhibitor, but the conditioned medium could not induce the differentiation of thymocytes. We concluded that CA-12 conditioned medium contains stromal cell-derived apoptosis-inhibitory molecules that play an important role in proliferation of CS-2l cells by suppressing cell apoptosis.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2005.11a
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• pp.340-341
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• 2005

Lithium titanium oxide as anode material for energy storage prepared by novel synthesis method. $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}$ based spinel-framework structures are of great interest material for lithium-ion batteries. We describe here $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}$ a zero-strain insertion material was prepared by novel sol-gel method and by high energy ball milling (HEBM) of precursor to from nanocrystalline phases. According to the X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy analysis, uniformly distributed $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}$ particles with grain sizes of 100nm were synthesized. Lithium cells, consisting of $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}$ anode and lithium cathode showed the 173 mAh/g in the range of 1.0 $\sim$ 3.0 V. Furthermore, the crystalline structure of $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}$ didn't transfer during the lithium intercalation and deintercalation process.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• v.48 no.1
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• pp.18-23
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• 2013

Nylon 12 elastomer was slightly crosslinked in molten state by the addition of small amount of dicumyl peroxide (DCP) as a crosslink agent and triallycyanuate (TAC) as a co-agent during melt compounding at $160^{\circ}C$ in an internal mixer. The effect of the peroxide crosslinking on mechanical, dynamic mechanical and rheological properties of the nylon 12 elastomer was investigated by means of tensile testing, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and small amplitude oscillating rheometer, respectively. With modification, there is an improvement in tensile modulus and Young's modulus with decease in elongation at break. DMA results for peroxide modified nylon 12 elastomers demonstrated that the glass transiaiton temperature of PTMG segment shifted to higher temperature and the storage modulus remained constant above the melting temperature of nylon 12 segments. Melt rheological studies revealed that the peroxide modified nylon 12 elastomer exhibited a more solid like behavior and stronger shear thinning behavior compared to neat nylon 12 elastomer, which was more prominent at higher TAC content in the polymer matrix. The peroxide modified nylon 12 elastomer exhibited good elastic recoverability and improved mechanical properties without sacrificing melt processibilty, and especially the service temperature range increased as compared to neat nylon 12 elastomer.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• v.26 no.8
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• pp.1072-1079
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• 2013

The NLRP12 (NLR family, pyrin domain containing 12) serves as a suppressor factor in the inflammatory response and protects the host against inflammation-induced damage. In the present study, we aimed to study the polymorphisms of NLRP12 gene and its association with susceptibility to non-specific digestive disorder (NSDD) in rabbits. We re-sequenced the entire coding region of the rabbit NLRP12 gene and detected a total of 19 SNPs containing 14 synonymous and five non-synonymous variations. Among them, the coding SNP (c.1682A>G), which would carry a potential functional implication, was subsequently subjected to genotyping for case-control association study (272 cases and 267 controls). The results revealed that allele A was significantly protective against NSDD with an odds ratio value of 0.884 (95% confidence interval, 0.788 to 0.993; p = 0.038). We also experimentally induced NSDD in growing rabbits by feeding a fibre-deficient diet and subsequently investigated NLRP12 mRNA expression. The mRNA expression of NLRP12 in healthy status was significantly higher than that in severe NSDD (p = 0.0016). The highest expression was observed in individuals carrying the protective genotype AA (p = 0.0108). These results suggested that NLRP12 was significantly associated with the NSDD in rabbits. However, the precise molecular mechanism of NLRP12 involving in the development of rabbit NSDD requires further research.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2009.10a
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• pp.830-833
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• 2009

We report the synthesis and electroluminescent properties of new aromatic compounds as emitting materials based on indenopyrazine, such 2,8-bis(3,5-diphenylphenyl)-6,6,12,12-tetraethyl-6,12-dihydrodiindeno[1,2-b:1',2'-e]pyrazine (DPP-EPY) and 2,8-bis(3',5'-diphenylbiphenyl-4-yl)-6,6,12,12-tetraethyl-6,12-dihydrodiindeno[1,2-b:1',2'-e]pyrazine (DPBPEPY). DPP-EPY showed high thermal stability, narrow FWHM of 46 nm, luminous efficiency of 1.04 cd/A at current density of 10 mA/$cm^2$ and CIE coordinate of (0.161, 0.104).

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• v.4 no.3
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• pp.229-234
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• 2010

Recently, we found and analyzed vitamin $B_{12}$ in some Korean traditional plant foods which had not reported, yet. This study was to investigate vitamin $B_{12}$ intake and its dietary sources and the vitamin $B_{12}$ status in the very old elderly Koreans. We measured serum vitamin $B_{12}$ level and estimated the amounts of vitamin $B_{12}$ intake from different dietary sources in female elderly Koreans aged 85 and over who had consumed a relatively low animal traditional diet for the whole life. The average age of the subjects (n = 127) was 98.0 years (85-108 years). The assessment on energy and nutrient intake involved a one-day 24-hour recall, and serum vitamin $B_{12}$ concentration was measured by radioimmunoassay. Overall diet pattern was not different between the 85-99 yr-old group and centenarians, except centenarians were taking more dairy product. The average ratio of plant food to animal food consumption was 87.5:12.5 in weight. The average vitamin $B_{12}$ intake of our subjects was 3.2 ${\mu}g$, and 52.7% of subjects consumed under estimated average requirement, 2.0 ${\mu}g$/day. On dietary source, 67.3% of dietary vitamin $B_{12}$ was from meat, eggs and fishes and 30.6% was from plant foods, such as soybean-fermented foods, seaweeds, and kimchi. The average serum vitamin $B_{12}$ concentration was 450.5 pg/mL, and low serum vitamin $B_{12}$ (< 200 pg/mL) was found in 9.6% of subjects. Dietary vitamin $B_{12}$ intake was significantly lower in subjects with low serum vitamin $B_{12}$ (0.79 ${\mu}g$/day) than those with normal serum vitamin $B_{12}$ (3.47 ${\mu}g$/day). There were no significant difference in vitamin $B_{12}$ intake and its dietary sources and serum vitamin $B_{12}$ level between the 85-99 yr- old group and centenarians. In conclusion, several plant-origin foods including seaweed, soybean-fermented foods, and kimchi, may contribute significantly to good vitamin $B_{12}$ status in very old elderly Koreans.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• v.22 no.11
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• pp.1566-1573
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• 2009

Trans-10, cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has been reported to inhibit the adipocyte differentiation of preadipocytes in non-ruminant animals (mice, rat, and human). However, the effects of trans-10, cis-12 CLA have not been clear in ruminants. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of trans-10, cis-12 CLA on adipocyte differentiation of ovine preadipocytes. Differentiation of these preadipocytes was facilitated by treatment with trans-10, cis-12 CLA. Trans-10, cis-12 CLA increased the number and size of oil red O-stainable lipid drops as well as the levels of GPDH activity. PPAR-$\gamma{2}$ and adipophilin mRNA, adipogenic marker genes, were increased by treatment with trans-10, cis-12 CLA. This result was different from that observed with 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, a clonal cell line derived from rodents. Furthermore, trans-10, cis-12 CLA alone induced the adipocyte differentiation of ovine preadipocytes in differentiation-induction medium without troglitazone. These results suggest that CLA is an inducer and regulator in adipocyte differentiation of ovine preadipocytes, with species differences between ovine and rodent preadipocytes.

• Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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• v.20 no.6
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• pp.262-266
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• 2010

The Calcium-aluminate electride thin films on the quartz substrates was coated by sol-gel process. The crystallization of the C12A7 thin film was observed at $800^{\circ}C$ and high density C12A7 thin film was achieved on heat treatment at $1,200^{\circ}C$ for 1 hour. The reduction heat treatment of C12A7 thin film could be converted from insulator to conductor and the electrical conductivity was 120 S/cm in the C12A7 thin film heat treated at $1,200^{\circ}C$ with $H_2$ gas for 48 hours.