• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.116-122
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• 2000

On the instrumented root canal wall, amorphous, irregular smear layer can be observed with Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the presence or absence of smear layer on the adhesion of Staphylococcus aureus to the dentin of the root canal. Human incisors, extracted within 7 days, with no caries, no fracture, no calcification of canal, were selected. After cutting crown portion at cemento-enamel junction, root canal preparation was done by modified crown-down technique using Profile and Gates - Glidden Drill. During canal preparation, 10ml physiologic saline solution(group1&3) or 10ml 3.5% NaOCl(group2&4) was used as irrigation solution. And 10ml physiologic saline solution(group1&3) or 10ml 0.5M EDTA(group2&4) was applicated for final flush. After vertical sectioning and ethylene oxide gas sterilization, samples(group1&2) were immersed into BHIYHM broth inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 31153) and incubated for 3hrs at $37^{\circ}C$. All samples were prepared for and observed with SEM(JEOL JSM840S). The data were analyzed by Mann-Whitney rank sum test. The conclusions are as follows ; 1. Smear layer covers entire root canal surface after root canal preparation. 2. Smear layer has been removed away and the entrances of dentinal tubules have opened widely, when applying 0.5M EDTA and 3.5% NaOCl. 3. A significantly higher number of bacteria were adhered to the root canal dentin without smear layer(p<0.0001). 4. Smear layer produced during root canal preparation impedes bacterial adhesion and colonization to dentin matrix, therefore inhibits canal reinfection.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.379-386
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• 2004

Jeung-Pyun is a traditional Korean fermented rice cake leavened by yeast. To develop a functional Jeung-Pyun, mulberry leaf(ML) were added to the rice at the levels of 0, 2, 4, 6, 8%, respectively. Physicochemical, sensory, texture and surface characteristics of Jeung-Pyun were examined. The specific volumes of all the Jeung-Pyun's with ML were significantly lower than that of control(0% ML) and 4% ML sample showed the highest volume among them. The pH of ML Jeung-Pyun batters decreased with fermentation time. Overall quality of Jeung-Pyun with ML obtained lower value than the control. Among the texture properties measured with rheometer, hardness, cohesiveness, gumminess and brittleness of ML Jeung-Pyun decreased according to the amount ML added and springiness was not significantly different. The surface structure by SEM showed that Jeung-Pyun added with 4% ML had the largest and the most uniform air cells. In conclusion, the most acceptable concentrations of ML on the basis of overall quality in sensory evaluation and physicochemical characteristics were 2% or 4%.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제13권9호
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• pp.1205-1209
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• 2000

The present study was undertaken to investigate the effect of stimulation of follicular development with eCG on the peripheral levels of inhibin and FSH in Murrah buffaloes. Estrus was synchronized in five normally cycling females by insertion of Crestar (Intervet, Boxmeer, Holland) implants for nine days. Estradiol valerate was administered i.m. on the day of implant insertion. On the 10th day of the induced estrous cycle a single dose of 3000 IU eCG (Folligon, Intervet, Boxmeer, Holland) was given, followed by treatment with 25 mg of $PGF_2$ alpha (Lutalyse, Upjohn, Belgium) 48 h later. Blood samples were obtained during the induced estrus, on cycle day 10 (luteal phase), at the superovulatory estrus (43 h after PGF) and during the periovulatory period (64 h after PGF). Ultrasonography was done daily to monitor follicular development. Plasma concentrations of inhibin and FSH were determined by specific radioimmunoassays. Differences between $mean{\pm}SEM$ values of different phases of the cycle were compared by ANOVA. The mean number of small (2-5 mm), medium (6-9 mm) and large (>10 mm) follicles observed two days after eCG treatment and on the day of superovulatory estrus was $2.8{\pm}0.31$, $5.2{\pm}0.30$ and $1.4{\pm}0.09$ and $1.9{\pm}0.21$, $2.8{\pm}0.40$ and $5.0{\pm}0.83$, respectively. The mean number of ovulations was $3.6{\pm}0.37$ and the mean number of unovulated follicles was $6.1{\pm}0.47$. Most of the follicles >10 mm in diameter had ovulated (72%). The mean ${\pm}SEM $ of plasma inhibin concentration $(2584.15{\pm}17.92pg/ml)$ during the superovulatory estrus was significantly higher $(p{\leq}0.05)$ than during the induced estrus $(749.87{\pm}17.29pg/ml)$, the luteal phase $(1099.54{\pm}24.98pg/ml)$ and periovulatory period $(1682.71{\pm}29.88pg/ml)$, respectively. $Mean{\pm}SEM$ plasma FSH concentration during the induced estrus $(10.35{\pm}0.41ng/ml)$ was not different from that during the superovulatory estrus $(8.52{\pm}0.39ng/ml)$, but was significantly higher $(p{\leq}0.05)$ than during the luteal phase $(2.81{\pm}0.42ng/ml)$ and periovulatory period $(5.7{\pm}0.28ng/ml)$. These data indicate that treatment with eCG in buffaloes for inducing superovulation results in a significant elevation in plasma inhibin levels and a decrease in plasma FSH levels during the superovulatory estrus. Thus, we suggest that the elevated plasma inhibin coming from fully developed follicles continued for a long time which results in inhibition of FSH leading to poor ovulation in the remaining follicles, which may be the cause of suboptimal superovulatory response.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.247-252
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• 1997

Perfluorotolyl (PFT)-ether and perfluorotoly-trimethylsilyl (PFT-TMS) ether derivatives of oestrone, $17{\alpha}$- and $17{\beta}$oestradiol were prepared under phase transfer conditons. The former derivatives under negative ion chemical ionization conditions gave significant ions in the mass spectrometer but $17{\alpha}$- and $17{\beta}$ -oestradiol gave poor resolution. However, the PFT-TMS derivatives of 17.${\alpha}$- and$17{\beta}$-oestradiol showed good resolution. These derivatives were used for the analysis of oestrogens in bovine aqueous humour, vitreous humour and retina. The mean $({\pm}SEM)$ concentrations of oestrone in bovine aqueous humour (n=18), vitreous humour (n=18) and bovine retina (n=4) were $0.47{\pm}0.11$, $0.46{\pm}0.14$ and $1.10{\pm}0.24 ng.ml^{-1}$, respectively. $17{\alpha}$-Oestradiol was detected in 16 out of 18 samples of bovine aqueous humour and vitreous humour and the mean $({\pm}SEM)$ concentrations were $0.30{\pm}0.10$ and $0.08{\pm}0.02 ng.ml^{-1}$, respectively. The mean $({\pm}SEM)$ concentration of 17.betha.-oestradiol in aqueous humour (n=7) and vitreous homour (n=11) $0.83{\pm}0.26 ng ml^{-1}$ and $0.39{\pm}0.09 ng ml^-1$, respectively. In retina the concentrations of both steroids were below the detection limit.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.154-160
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• 1986

Cellulose분해력이 높은 Cellulomonas속 세균의 원형질체 융합을 위한 원형질체 형성조건을 조사하여 본 결과 같은 Cellulomonas 속인 Cellulomonas sp. C S 1- 1과 Cellulomonas flavigena NCIB 12901 균주일지라도 그 형성조건에 현저한 차이가 있어 CS1-l균주는 lysozyme농도 $100{\mu}g/ml$ 30분정도의 처리로 99.9%의 높은 원형질체 형성을 얻을 수 있는 반면 C.flavigena 균주는 lysozyme 농도도 훨씬 높고 장시간이 소요되어 $600{\mu}g/ml$. 6시간 정도의 처리에 약80%의 원형질체 형성을 보였다. 또한 세균 배양기간이 미치는 영향도 CS1-l균주는 별 영향을 받지 않고 원형질체화 되었으나 C. flavigena균주는 매우 민감하게 영향을 받아 대수증식기 중기의 세포가 말기의 세포보다 원형 질체가 잘 이루어 졌다. 원형질체 형성확인방법에서도 CS-1 균주는 osmotic shock을 주어 원형질체를 계수하거나 SEM으로 확인하거나 같은 결과를 얻었으나 C. flavigena 균주는 osmotic shock에 의한 원형질체의 계수결과와 SEM으로의 결과가 서로 달라 확인방법으로 두 방법이 병행되어져야 함을 보여주었다.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.582-590
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• 1987

말쥐치육 단백질의 가수분해물로 합성한 plastein을 식품단백질원으로서 고도이용 가능성을 구명하기 위하여 그의 기능성을 FPC 및 egg albumin과 비교 검토하였으며, 아울러 SEM에 의한 plastein 형상도 관찰하였다. 용해도는 plastein이 FPC 보다 용해도가 월등히 높았고, Glu-papain plastein은 pH변화에 관계없이 용해도가 $95\%$이상으로 높았으나 Leu-papain plastein의 용해도는 매우 낮았다. 가열시간이 길어짐에 따라 FPC는 용해도가 감소하는 경향을 보였으나 Glu-papain plastein은 가열시간에 관계없이 용해도가 $81\%$이상이었다. 분산성은 Glu-papain plastein과 protease plastein이 egg albumin의 그것과 비슷하였으나 ekfms plastein은 다소 분산성이 낮았다. 보수력은 FPC가 egg albumin보다 낮았으며, 지방흡수력은 Leu-papain plastein이 1.88ml/g으로 가장 높았고, 다른 plastein은 egg albumin의 그것과 비슷하였다. 유화성은 Leu-papain plastein이 $61.2\%$로 가장 높았으나 Glu-papain plastein은 $50.7\%$로 가장 낮았다. 유화안정성도 이와 같은 경향이었다. 포말성은 Leu-papain plastein과 Glu-papain plastein이 각각 $373\%,\;360\%$로 egg albumin의 $130\%$ 보다 우수하였다. 포말안정성은 모든 plastein이 50시간 이후에 소실되어 egg albumin의 36시간에 비해 높았다. 점도는 모든 plastein이 egg albumin에 비해 낮았다. SEM을 통해 본 plastein의 형상은 처리한 효소 종류에 따라 다소 차이를 보였으며, Glu-papain plastein과 Leu-papain plastein은 다른 plastein에 비해 특이한 부드러운 형상을 나타내었다.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.523-533
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• 1997

Ursolic acid(UA) was isolated from Oldenlandiae diffusae Herba, one of the commonly used medicinal herbs for the treatment of cancer. IC50 of UA against cancer cell lines as SNU-1, B16-Fo. SK-OV3, HCT15, XF498, SK-MEL and A549 was $6{\mu}g/ml$, 4$4.4{\mu}g/ml$, $4.5{\mu}g/ml$, $4.6{\mu}g/ml$ and $4.2{\mu}g/ml$ respectively suggesting cytotoxicity against cancer cells. DNA fragmentation was expressed from the concnetration of $5.5{\mu}g/ml$ of UA by agarose electrphoresis. In the observation of morphological changes by phase contrast microscope, SEM and TEM, cell injury and condensation of cytoplasm from nucleus began 4 hr after UA treatment. fragmentaion of nucleus and injury of cell membrane was shown 24 hr after UA treatmeilt with SNU-1 cells. Aurin tricarboxic acid as endonuclease inhibitor. and nicotinamide as poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor protected over 50% of cytotoxicity of UA against SNU-1 was at the concentrations of $3{\mu}M$ and $300{\mu}M$ respectively suggesting UA acts on nucleus. These results suggest that UA had antimetastatic effect and induced apoptosis.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.275-279
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• 2012

(3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane (MPTMS) was used as a silylation agent, and modified silica nanoparticles were prepared by solution polymerization. 2.0 g of silica nanoparticles, 150 ml of toluene, and 20 ml of MPTMS were put into a 300 ml flask, and these mixtures were dispersed with ultrasonic vibration for 60 min. 0.2 g of hydroquinone as an inhibitor and 1 to 2 drops of 2,6-dimethylpyridine as a catalyst were added into the mixture. The mixture was then stirred with a magnetic stirrer for 8 hrs. at room temperature. After the reaction, the mixture was centrifuged for 1 hr. at 6000rpm. After precipitation, 150 ml of ethanol was added, and ultrasonic vibration was applied for 30 min. After the ultrasonic vibration, centrifugation was carried out again for 1 hr. at 6000rpm. Organo-modification of silica nanoparticles with a ${\gamma}$-methacryloxypropyl functional group was successfully achieved by solution polymerization in the ethanol solution. The characteristics of the ${\gamma}$-mercaptopropyl modified silica nanoparticles (MPSN) were examined using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, THERMO VG SCIENTIFIC, MultiLab 2000), a laser scattering system (LSS, TOPCON Co., GLS-1000), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, JASCO INTERNATIONL CO., FT/IR-4200), scanning electron microscopy (SEM, HITACHI, S-2400), an elemental analysis (EA, Elementar, Vario macro/micro) and a thermogravimetric analysis (TGA, Perkin Elmer, TGA 7, Pyris 1). From the analysis results, the content of the methacryloxypropyl group was 0.98 mmol/g and the conversion rate of acrylamide monomer was 93%. SEM analysis results showed that the organo-modification of ultra-fine particles effectively prevented their agglomeration and improved their dispensability.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.233-239
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• 2020

We proposed a simple process of fabricating electroconductive textiles by coating conductive polymer PEDOT:PSS (Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrenesulfonate)) on biocompatible PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) nanofiber web for application to smart healthcare. Electroconductive textiles were obtained by a drop-coating process using different amounts of PEDOT:PSS solutions., DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) was then used as an additive in the post-treatment process to improve conductivity. The surface morphology of the specimens was observed by FE-SEM. The chemical structures of the specimens were characterized using FTIR. The electrical properties (linear and sheet resistance) of the specimens were measured. The effect of the bending angles on the electrical properties was also investigated to confirm their applicability as wearable smart textiles. FE-SEM and FTIR analysis confirmed that the deposition of PEDOT:PSS on the PLA nanofiber web surface was successful. The conductivity of the PEDOT:PSS/PLA nanofiber web was enhanced up to 1.5 ml with an increasing amount of PEDOT:PSS solutions, but there was no significant difference at 2.0 ml. The optimum condition of PEDOT:PSS deposition was established to 1.5 ml. Even when the specimen coated with 1.5 ml was bent every 30°, the change in the electrical resistance values was still low within 3.7 Ω. It confirmed that stable electrical performance was maintained and proved the applicability as a flexible textile sensor.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제33권11호
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• pp.936-943
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 천연물 유래 항균소재로써 노각나무의 이용 가능성을 알아보기 위해 노각나무 가지, 줄기, 잎을 에탄올에 추출한 다음 P. aeruginosa에 대한 추출물의 항균활성을 조사하였다. 노각나무 부위별 추출물(1 mg/disc) 중 잎과 줄기 추출물이 P. aeruginosa에 대해 항균활성을 나타내었으며, 잎 추출물의 항균활성이 가장 우수하였다. P. aeruginosa에 대한 노각나무 잎 추출물의 MIC는 0.8 mg/ml였고 정균작용을 나타내었다. 노각나무 잎 추출물이 0.2-2.0 mg/ml 농도로 처리된 배양액에서 P. aeruginosa의 바이오필름 형성은 추출물의 농도가 증가할수록 농도의존적으로 억제되는 경향을 보였다. 또한 주사전자현미경으로 노각나무 잎 추출물(0.8 mg/ml)이 P. aeruginosa의 바이오필름 형성에 미치는 영향을 관찰한 결과에 의하면 추출물 대신 DMSO를 처리한 대조구에서는 세포 주변에서 EPS와 바이오필름이 관찰되었지만 추출물을 처리한 처리구의 세포 주변에서는 EPS와 바이오필름이 관찰되지 않았다. qRT-PCR을 이용하여 P. aeruginosa의 QS 관련 유전자인 lasI와 rh1I mRNA 발현 변화를 qRT-PCR로 확인한 결과, 노각나무 잎 추출물이 0.2-2.0 mg/ml의 농도로 처리된 배양액에서 lasI와 rh1I mRNA 발현은 추출물의 농도가 높아질수록 농도의 존적으로 억제되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 이상의 결과를 종합하면 노각나무 잎 추출물은 P. aeruginosa에 대한 항균활성과 바이오필름 형성 억제능이 우수하기 때문에 천연물 유래 항균소재로써 이용 가능성이 높을 것으로 판단된다.