• 대한수의학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.529-534
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• 1991

Plasma progesterone concentrations were measured from 97 Che-ju native mares throughout the estrous cycle, Day 20 to 23, 5 to7 months of pregnancy, and gestation period (<1 to 7 months) using the radioimmunoassay techniques for pregnancy diagnosis. Plasma progesterone concentrations during the estrous cycle were the lowest (<1.0ng/ml) at estrus, remained high from 9 to 18 days (3.7~7.6ng/ml) and drastically decreased thereafter to reach minimal concentrations at the next estrus. Plasma progesterone concentrations at Day 21 to 24 were a significantly different between in pregnant mares (>5.7ng/ml) and in non-pregnant mares (<1.0ng/ml). The accuracy of the pregnancy diagnosis based on plasma progesterone concentrations at Day 20 to 23 was 86.7% for positive and 100% for negative, whereas on 5 to 7 months was 66.7% for positive and 71.0% for negative, respectively. Plasma progesterone concentrations during the gestation period(1 to 7 months) increased after 1 month of pregnancy, with peak concentrations(>8.0ng/ml) occurring between 60 to 100 days of pregnancy, and decreased below 1.7ng/ml after 6 months of pregnancy.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권12호
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• pp.1679-1683
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• 2017

Objective: An experiment was conducted to study the association between the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 5'-untranslated regions (5'-UTR) of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) genes and the serum eCG levels. Methods: SNPs in 5'-UTR of eCG genes were screened across 10 horse breeds, including 7 Chinese indigenous breeds and 3 imported breeds using iPLEX chemistry, and the association between the serum eCG levels of 174 pregnant Da'an mares and their serum eCG levels (determined with ELISA) was analyzed. Results: Four SNPs were identified in the 5'-UTR of the $eCG{\alpha}$ gene, and one of them was unique in the indigenous breeds. There were 2 SNPs detected at the 5' end of the $eCG{\beta}$ subunit gene, and one of them was only found in the Chinese breeds. The SNP g.39948246T>C at the 5'-UTR of $eCG{\alpha}$ was associated significantly with eCG levels of 75-day pregnant mare serum (p<0.05) in Da'an mares. Prediction analysis on binding sites of transcription factors showed that the g.39948246T>C mutation causes appearance of the specific binding site of hepatocyte nuclear factor 3 forkhead homolog 2 (HFH-2), which is a transcriptional repressor belonging to the forkhead protein family of transcription factors. Conclusion: The SNP g.39948246T>C at the 5'-UTR of $eCG{\alpha}$ is associated with eCG levels of 75-day pregnant mare serum (p<0.05).

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.19-23
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• 2015

This study was carried out to investigate the genital tract bacterial flora of riding mare in Jangsu stud farm during March to September, 2014. The specimens were collected from vaginal and uterus using a swab from 104 riding mares. Colonies were selected on blood and MacConkey agar plates, and identified as standard biochemical properties and Maldi-Tof MS. From this study, we isolated 148 strains including Escherichia (E.) coli (14.19%), Streptococcus (S.) equi subsp. zooepidemicus (2.7%), Streptococcus (S.) dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis (2.03%), Klebsiella (K.) pneumonia (1.35%) and other strains from riding mares. In antimicrobial agents susceptibility test, it showed a high sensibility to the antibiotics of the most. E. coli and S. zooepidemicus were visible to have a high sensibility to almost antibiotics used in this study. However, K. pnemoniae showed a high antibiotic resistance patterns. These results may provide the basic information to establish strategies for the treatment and prevention of reproductive diseases in riding mares in Korea.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.46-55
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• 1989

The effects of an antiprogesterone (RU 486) and an antiestrogen (tamoxifen) on ovulatory response and oocyte morphology were examined in pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG)-primed immatare female rats (28 days of age): a comparison has been made on two different regirnens primed with a "control" dose (4 IU) and a "superovulatory" dose (40 IU) of PMSG. Females for control control regimen received three consecutive injections of lmg RU486, lmg tamoxifen, or vehicle at 24, 36 and 48hr, and were killed at 72l'r after PMSG. Animals for superovalatory regimen received lmg RU486, 2.5mg tamoxifen, or vehicle fouowlag the injection schedule comparable to control regimen, and were killed at 60 and 72hr after PMSG. Compared to vehicle group, there was a significant reduction in ovulatory response as judged by the proportion of rats ovulating andi or by the mean number of oocytes per rat for each treatment of RU486 and tamoxifen in both regimens. The activity of tamoxifen in inhibiting the ovulatory response was greater in control, but less in superovulatory regimen than that of RU486 based on the dose employed for each antisteroid. In both regimens, RU 486 did not have any effect 6n the changes in the proportion of degenerate oocytes as well as ovarian weight, well tamoxifen treatment resulted in a marked promotion of oocyte degeneration as well as a great reduction in ovarian weight, compared to each parameter of vehicle group. RU486 treatment in each regimen did not alter the serum levels of any steroid hormones observed. Howerver, tamoxifen treatment was associated with significant increases in serum 17$\beta$-estradiol and decreases in progesterone in both regimens; also significant increases in androgens in superovulatory regimen. The results illustrate the relative inhibitory activity of RU486 and tamoxifen indicating major steroid hormone involved in PMSG-induced ovulation: 17$\beta$-estradiol for control and progesterone for superovulatory regimen. It also appears that tamoxifen-associated elevation of circulating 17$\beta$-estradiol andi or androgens could be in part, a contributing factor to the promotion of oocyte degeneration presumably by producing a hostile oviductal environment after ovulation.ent after ovulation.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.245-250
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• 2012

The mare had lameness and asymmetry edematous on its tarsal and metatarsal joints at the initial physical examination. The pain was elicited with a palpation along the metatarsal articulations. No significant abnormalities were detected in the screening test. However, thermographic images revealed a significant increase in the surface temperature at the joint of the hindlimb when compared to the reference range. At necropsy, an irregularity of the surface and excessive synovial fluid were observed on the right tarsal joint. No bacterial growth was shown in the cultures of synovial fluid. Staphylococcus aureus was detected in the subcutaneous discharge. Taken together, the thermography images were very useful in localizing the area of injury and were an effective diagnostic methodology for assessing lameness.

• 한국유기농업학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.321-330
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• 2008

산양유의 계절별 및 농장별 이화학적 특성을 구명하기 위하여 본 연구의 결과 및 타지역에서의 산양유 성분인 Fat, Protein, Lactose, Total Solid, SNF, Cells 성분 등을 살펴본 결과 $12{\sim}6$월 사이의 값 중에서 2월과 3월에 Fat, Protein, Lactose, Total Solid, SNF, Cells 값이 높은 경향을 보였고, 특히 Fat의 경우 $12{\sim}3$월까지의 값이 다른 월별 성분보다 더욱 높은 값을 보였다. SNF의 경우도 2월에 다른 월별 성분보다 월등히 높은 값을 나타냈다. 그러나 Lactose는 계절 또는 월별간 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 산양유 성분의 지역별 차이 또한 크지 않았으며 일반 유성분 자료를 본 연구의 결과와 참고자료를 함께 비교 검토한 결과 산양유의 일반조성은 cow milk와 전체적으로 비슷하나 Fat 성분에서 약간 낮은 값을 보였고, Mare milk 보다는 전체적으로 높은 값을 보였다. 산양유 생산은 산양의 계절번식에 의한 계절간 생산량의 편차가 커 수급조절이 어려운 문제점이 있으므로 국내 산양유 산업의 발전을 위해서는 산양유 제품의 소비를 촉진시킬 수 있는 저장성이 우수한 다양한 기능성 제품을 고안하여야 한다고 사료된다.

• 한국공간정보시스템학회 논문지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.31-43
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• 2008

주행 시간 예측은 첨단 여행정보 시스템 (ATIS) 및 교통관리 시스템 (ITS)에서 필수적이다. 이를 위해 본 연구에서는 대용량의 데이터 분류에서 높은 정확도와 빠른 속도를 보장하는 $Na{\ddot{i}}ve$ Bayesian 분류화 기법을 기반으로 한 주행시간 예측 알고리즘을 제안한다. 제안된 알고리즘은 도로 네트워크 상에서 사용자 지정 주행 경로에 대하여 주행시간 예측이 가능하며, 또한 주어진 경로에 대해 시간대 별 평균 구간 속도를 고려하여 보다 정확한 주행 시간 예측을 수행한다. 제안된 알고리즘을 기존의 링크-기반 예측(link-based prediction)알고리즘[1] 및 Micro T* 알고리즘[2]과 성능 비교를 수행하였다. 성능 비교 결과, 제안된 기법이 타 예측기법에 비해 MARE (mean absolute relative error)가 크게 감소하여 성능이 향상되었음을 보였다.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.51-62
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• 2022

Lactobacillus rhamnosus SKG34 (LrSKG34), a potential probiotic strain, was successfully isolated from Sumbawa Mare's milk. Our previous studies showed that the strain is resistant to gastrointestinal conditions, possesses antioxidant activity, and lowers blood cholesterol levels. Further clarification of the potential probiotic characteristics and safety assessment are necessary. This study aimed to evaluate the adhesion of LrSKG34 to Caco-2 cell monolayers and its effect on mucosal integrity in vitro. We also examined the LrSKG34 safety profile based on antimicrobial susceptibility testing, haemolytic activity determination, Caco-2 cell monolayer translocation evaluation, and in vivo investigation of the effect of LrSKG34 on the physiology, biochemical markers, and histopathological appearance of major organs in an animal model. LrSKG34 attached to Caco-2 cell monolayers and maintained mucosal integrity in vitro. The typical resistance of lactobacilli to ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, vancomycin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and metronidazole was confirmed for LrSKG34. No haemolytic activity was observed on blood agar plates, and no LrSKG34 translocation was observed in Caco-2 cell monolayers. Administration of LrSKG34 to Sprague-Dawley rats did not adversely affect body weight. No abnormalities in hematological parameters, serum biochemistry levels, or histopathological structures of major organs were observed in LrSKG34-treated rats. Collectively, the results implicate LrSKG34 as a promising and potentially safe probiotic candidate for further development.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제29권4D호
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• pp.459-465
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• 2009

u-Transportation (u-T) 환경은 차세대의 ITS로 간주되는 미래형 교통서비스로서 어디에서나 적절한 교통서비스를 제공하는 신 교통공간을 의미한다. 그러한 환경의 기초연구로서 본 연구는 기존 ITS에서 교통량 산출 방법을 검토하고, u-T 자료 수집환경(u-TSN)의 자료수집형태를 시뮬레이션으로 구현하여 ITS의 교통량 산정 결과와의 차이점을 연구하였다. 그 결과, u-T에서 단속류의 교통류율이 ITS보다 3.58% 높게 나타났으며, 평가지표 MARE와 MAE 값이 각각 31.4%, 31.1% 낮게 나타나고, 평가지표 균등계수는 1.9% 높게 나타나 상대적으로 u-TSN의 교통자료 집계가 더 우수함을 알 수 있었다. 이는 상류부 링크의 특정지점 교통량을 고려하지 못한 기존 방법론에 비해, u-T에서의 링크 특성이 잘 반영된 링크의 대표치라는데 의의 또한 있는바, 설계시간계수 등의 설계분야, 운영 분야 등에 보다 적절한 교통류율의 제공이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.195-199
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• 2002

Four new species of the genus Amynthas are described from Korea： Amynthas mujuensis sp. nov., Amynthas assimilis sp. nov., Amynthas moakensis sp. nov., and Amynthas sangumburi sp. nov. The intestinal caeca are of simple type and genital markings lacking in all four species. Amynthas mujuensis sp. nov. has male field with large oval papillae, each papilla with longitudinal seminal groove； paired spermathecal pores present in 6/7, 7/8 dorsally. Amynthas assimilis sp. nov. has mare field composed of paired symmetrical pear-shaped pads with broad ends laterally, axes of symmetry diagonally oriented towards posterior； spermathecal pores in 5/6, 6/7. Amynthas moakensis sp. nov. has male pores on small porophores surrounded by swollen concentric furrows, with the spermathecal pores in 6/7, 7/8, 8/9, ventrally. Amynthas sangumburi sp. nov. has male pores centered on 0.8 mm circular flat porophores, with the spermathecal pores in 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, 8/9, laterally.