• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.75-83
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• 2001

This study is to investigate biochemical compositions of two species of marine microalgae, Chlorella ellipsoidea of Chlorophyta and Tetraselmis suecica of Prasinophyta, and to assess their potential antimicrobial activities. Crude protein, lipid and carbohydrate for C. ellipsoidea were $43.15\%$, $12.63\%$ and $13.09\%$, respectively, and those for T. suecica were $44.95\%$, $4.80\%$ and $24.05\%$, respectively. The major amino acids of the two micro algae were aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, alanine, valine, leucine, lysine and proline, and no significant difference between the amino acid compositions of both micro algae was observed. The major sugars for both microalgae were glucose, galactose and mannose, and glucose contents showed the highest level, $58.70\%$ for C. ellipsoidea and$57.86\%$ for T. suecica. The major mineral contents of both micro algae for 100g were Ca (3,114mg in C. ellipoidea and 3,389mg in T. suecica) and followed by Na (2,881mg), K (548mg) and Mg (545mg) for C. ellipsoidea and Na (1,832 mg), Mg (1,510mg) and K (548mg) for T. suecica. In the content of ATP-related compound, hypoxanthine in C. ellipsoidea and IMP in T. suecica were absolutely dominant compounds. The highest content of fatty acid in C. ellipsoidea was 20:4, $27.15\%$ and that in T. suecica was 18:3 (w-6), $18.10\%$. In case of physiologically important polyunsaturated fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (20: 5) and docosahexaenoic acid (22: 6), both microalgae possessed just trace amounts but was rich in arachidonic acid (20: 4). Vitamin content in both microalgae was significantly high in choline and inositol. In antimicrobial activity by water- and fat-soluble fraction of the micro algae, hexane extract in the fat-soluble fraction of C. elliposidea inhibited the growth of Bacillus subtilis by $96\%$ bactericidal activity and tetrachlorocarbon extract of T. suecica indicated relatively excellent antimicrobial activity $(81\%\;bactericidal\;activity)$ against Escherichia coli. Hot water extract among water-soluble fraction of both micro algae almost suppressed the growth of Staphylococcus aureus by $96\%$ bactericidal activity.

• 대한치과재료학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.187-195
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• 2017

Formocresol (FC)은 치수절단술에 일반적으로 사용되어 온 재료이지만, 재료의 독성 때문에 현재 calcium hydroxide나 mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA)가 치수절단술에 널리 사용되고 있다. 최근 레진계열 calcium silicate 제재인 Theracal LC가 치수 이장재로 개발이 되었으며, 이는 광중합을 통해 경화되기 때문에 사용이 편리해서 MTA를 적용할 수 없는 치아에 사용할 수 있다. 이번 연구의 목적은 FC, MTA 및 Theracal LC를 각각 치수절단술 후에 적용했을 경우 경조직 형성 능력과 치수반응을 비교하는 것이다. Sprague Dawley Rat의 상악 대구치 치수절단술 후 FC, MTA 및 Theracal LC를 적용하였다. 경조직 형성 여부를 확인하기 위해 Skyscan을 사용해 마이크로 컴퓨터 단층촬영(micro CT) 이미지를 획득하고, he matoxylin and e osin (H&E) 염색을 하여 조직학적 반응을 확인하였다. Dentin matrix protein-1 (DMP-1)의 발현을 확인하기 위해 면역형광 염색을 시행하였다. FC를 사용한 시편에서는 경조직 형성이 관찰되지 않았으며, 치수절단술이 시행된 인접면에 염증반응이 관찰되었고 DMP-1발현은 확인되지 않았다. MTA와 Theracal LC를 사용한 시편에서는 경조직 형성이 관찰되었고 DMP-1의 발현이 확인되었다. 결론적으로, MTA나 Theracal LC를 사용한다면 남아있는 치수의 생활력과 기능을 유지시켜 보다 좋은 치료 예후를 기대할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.123-143
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• 2018

Self compacting concrete (SCC) has good flowability, passability and segregation resistance because of voluminous cementitious material & high coarse aggregate to fine aggregate ratio, and high free water availability. But these factors make it highly susceptible to shrinkage. Fibers are known to reduce shrinkage in concrete mixes. Until now for conserving cement, only pozzolanic materials are admixed in concrete to yield a SCC. Hence, this study compares the use of wollastonite micro fiber (WMF), a cheap pozzolanic easily processed raw mineral fiber, and flyash in yielding economical SCC for rigid pavement. Microsilica was used as a complimentary material with both admixtures. Since WMF has large surface area ($827m^2/kg$), is acicular in nature; therefore its use in yielding SCC was dubious. Binary and ternary mixes were constituted for WMF and flyash, respectively. Paste mixes were tested for compatibility with superplasticizer and trials were performed on a normal concrete mix of flexural strength 4.5 MPa to yield SCC. Flexural strength test and restrained shrinkage test were performed on those mixes, which qualified self compacting criteria. Results revealed that WMF admixed pastes have high water demand, and comparable setting times to flyash mixes. Workability tests showed that 20% WMF with microsilica (5-7.5%) is efficient enough in achieving SCC and higher flexural strength than normal concrete at 90 days. Also, stress rate due to shrinkage was lesser and time duration for final strain was higher in WMF admixed SCC which encourages its use in yielding a SCC than pozzolanic materials.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제54권11호
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• pp.865-873
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• 2016

Background/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Nd:YAG irradiation on adherence of retrograde filling materials (mineral trioxide aggregate [MTA] and Super-EBA) by micro-computed tomography (CT) measurement and to observe the dentinal surface after irradiation by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Materials and methods: Forty retrofilling models using extracted human teeth were divided into four groups according to the material and method used: ProRoot MTA (MTA group), Super-EBA (EBA group), MTA with Nd:YAG laser irradiation (LMTA group), and Super-EBA with Nd:YAG laser irradiation (LEBA group). All specimens were stored in 100% humidity for 24 hours until micro-CT was performed. The gap volume of the tooth/material interface was measured using the CTAn program. In six samples, the laser-irradiated dentin surface was observed using SEM. Results: The mean percent difference in gap volume was not statistically significant between the Nd:YAG laser-irradiated groups and non-irradiated in both materials(P > 0.05). The gap volume in the MTA group was significantly lower than that in the EBA group (P < 0.05). Examination of the non-irradiated specimens by SEM showed patent dentinal tubules. In contrast, alterations in the texture of the dentin surface and obliteration of the dentinal tubules were evident in the Nd:YAG laser-irradiated specimens. Conclusion: In this study, changes in the dentinal surface after Nd:YAG irradiation did not affect adherence between the apical filling material and the dentin wall.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.53-59
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• 2010

해수 침적 조건에서 시멘트 수화물이 부식되는 화학적 열화과정은 콘크리트 구조물이나 주입공사 목적물에서 동일하다. 국내에서 사용되고 있는 MSG(Micro Silica Grouting)주입재는 실리카질 물질이 다량 함유된 혼합계 시멘트로서 분말도가 $8,000cm^2/g$ 이상으로 높기 때문에 수화활성도가 매우 크고, 고강도 및 고내구성을 특징으로 하며, $C_3A$ 함유량도 5% 이하로 내황산염시멘트 규격을 만족하는 내해수성 시멘트재로 평가된다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 내해수성이 우수한 MSG와 국내에서 사용되고 있는 급결재를 조합하여 내해수성 특성을 실험적으로 평가하였다. 국내에서 일반적으로 규산계 고활성 급결재 또는 초속경시멘트계 무기질 급결재가 사용되고 있다. 이들 급결재와 MSG가 조합된 주입재의 호모겔 시편에 대해서 압축강도, 중량변화 및 길이변화 특성을 실험적으로 평가하여 내해수성이 우수한 주입재 조합을 제시하였다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.323-327
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• 2012

Objective : The purpose of this study was to verify the appropriateness of ovariectomized rats as the osteoporosis animal model. Methods : Twelve female Sprague-Dawley rats underwent a sham operation (the sham group) or bilateral ovariectomy [the ovariectomy (OVX) group]. Eight weeks after operations, serum biochemical markers of bone turnover were analyzed; osteocalcin and alkaline phosphatase, which are sensitive biochemical markers of bone formation, and C-terminal telopeptide fragment of type I collagen C-terminus (CTX), which is a sensitive biochemical marker of bone resorption. Bone histomorphometric parameters and microarchitectural properties of 4th lumbar vertebrae were determined by micro-computed tomographic (CT) scan. Results : The OVX group showed on average 75.4% higher osteocalcin and 72.5% higher CTX levels than the sham group, indicating increased bone turnover. Micro-CT analysis showed significantly lower bone mineral density (BMD) (p=0.005) and cortical BMD (p=0.021) in the OVX group. Furthermore, the OVX group was found to have a significantly lower trabecular bone volume fraction (p=0.002). Conclusion : Our results showed that bone turnover was significantly increased and bone mass was significantly decreased 8 weeks after ovariectomy in rats. Thus, we propose that the ovariectomized rat model be considered a reproducible and reliable model of osteoporosis.

• 지구물리와물리탐사
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.97-104
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• 2016

우리나라 남동부에 위치한 경주와 그 주변지역에서는 과거부터 최근까지 크고 작은 지진이 반복적으로 발생하고 있다. 계기지진자료를 검토하여 경주 주변 약 $20km{\times}30km$ 지역 내에서 지진이 많이 발생하고 있음을 확인하였다. 본 연구에서는 이 지역에서 2010년 1월부터 2014년 12월 사이에 발생했지만, 그 규모가 너무 작아 미처 보고되지 않은 300개 이상의 미소지진을 식별하고 그 발생위치를 결정하였다. 연구지역 지하의 속도구조와 진원요소 결정에 사용하는 속도모델의 차이로 인한 오차를 줄이기 위하여 JHD 방법을 사용하였다. 연구지역에서는 활성으로 의심되는 제4기 단층들이 여러 장소에서 보고되고 있으므로, 이 단층들과 미소지진발생과의 관련 가능성을 조사하였다. 본 연구에서 새로이 발생사실이 보고되는 미소 지진들은 연일구조선의 남측분절, 석읍단층 그리고 와읍분지 경계단층과 관련이 있는 것으로 나타난다.

• 폴리머
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.291-297
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• 2004

수용성 키토산의 농도와 가교제 (글루타알데히드)의 양을 변화시키면서 미네랄오일 내에서 키토산용액의 유화법에 의해 수용성 키토산 미세구를 제조하였다. 그러고 약물이 봉입되어진 수용성 키토산 미세구의 분해에 따른 형태의 변화, 약물의 봉입효율, 약물 방출 거동과 같은 물리화학적 특성을 규명하였다. Norfloxacion 이 봉입된 수용성 키토산 미세구는 표면의 약물에 의해 나타나는 과량의 약물 방출이 없는 높은 약물 봉입 함량을 보였다. 표면에 약물이 존재하지 않음을 선 회절 분석으로 확인하였다. 수용성 키토산 미세구의 분해 특성과 약물방출 거동을 관찰한 결과 가교제의 양이 약물의 봉입량, 방출, 그리고 분해에 중요한 역할을 하는 것을 확인하였다. 수용성 키토산 미세구는 가교제의 양이 증가함에 따라 분해속도가 느렸으며, 이와 동시에 약물이 천천히 방출되었음을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.330-343
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• 2019

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHACM) to repair perforated sinus membranes in rabbits. Methods: Bilateral surgical windows (7.5-mm diameter) were prepared on the nasal bones of 14 rabbits. Standardized circular perforations (5-mm diameter) were made in the sinus membrane by manipulating implant twist drills. The perforated sinus membranes were repaired using dHACM or a resorbable collagen membrane (CM). The negative control (NC) group did not undergo perforated sinus membrane repair, while the positive control (PC) group underwent sinus augmentation without perforations. The same amount of deproteinized porcine bone mineral was grafted in all 4 groups. After 6 weeks, micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and histomorphometric evaluations were conducted. Results: The micro-CT analysis revealed that the total augmented volume was not significantly different among the groups. In the dHACM group, newly formed bone filled the augmented area with remaining biomaterials; however, non-ciliated flat epithelium and inflammatory cells were observed on the healed sinus membrane. Histometric analysis showed that the percentage of newly formed bone area in the dHACM group did not differ significantly from that in the CM group. The dHACM group showed a significantly higher percentage of newly formed bone area than the NC group, but there was no significant difference between the dHACM and PC groups. Conclusions: dHACM could be a feasible solution for repairing sinus membrane perforations that occur during sinus floor augmentation.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.282-292
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• 2021

Objective: To quantitatively analyze the effect of nicotine on orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) and bone remodeling in rats using micro-computed tomography and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase immunostaining. Methods: Thirty-nine adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into three groups: group A, 0.5 mL normal saline (n = 9, 3 per 3, 7, and 14 days); group B, 0.83 mg/kg nicotine (n = 15, 5 per 3, 7, and 14 days); and group C, 1.67 mg/kg nicotine (n = 15, 5 per 3, 7, and 14 days). Each animal received daily intraperitoneal injections of nicotine/saline from the day of insertion of identical 30-g orthodontic force delivery systems. A 5-mm nickel-titanium closed-coil spring was applied between the left maxillary first molar (M1) and the two splinted incisors. The rate of OTM and volumetric bone changes were measured using micro-computed tomography. Osteoclasts were counted on the mesial alveolar bone surface of the distobuccal root of M1. Six dependent outcome variables, including the intermolar distance, bone volume fraction, bone mineral density, trabecular thickness, trabecular volume, and osteoclast number, were summarized using simple descriptive statistics. Nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to evaluate differences among groups at 3, 7, and 14 days of OTM. Results: All six dependent outcome variables showed no statistically significant among group-differences at 3, 7, and 14 days. Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that nicotine does not affect OTM and bone remodeling, although fluctuations during the different stages of OTM in the nicotine groups should be elucidated in further prospective studies.