• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.200-205
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• 2002

Corn starch was modified by the oxidation with sodium hypochlorite(NaOCl) and the changes in the distribution of molecular weight were examined. Corn starch was oxidized with 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, and 1.5% active Cl/g of starch at pH 7.0 and 25$^{\circ}C$ for 10 min. Oxidation of corn starch caused a change in the molecular weight distribution of amylopectin. The fraction of highest molecular weight in native starch decreased gradually and the fraction of lower molecular weight increased with increasing oxidation. Also, λ$\sub$max/ and iodine binding capacities of oxidized starches decreased and the soluble carbohydrate content increased by oxidation. The differential scanning calorimetric results of oxidized starches showed that the temperature and enthalpies of gelatinization were not changed by oxidation; however, the more the starch was oxidized, the greater the extent of retrogradation.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• v.29 no.3
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• pp.200-210
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• 2013

Biochemical characteristics of 24 Pongamia pinnata genotypes (candidate plus trees) from three agroclimatic zones were estimated and molecular characterization through RAPD markers was done. Various biochemical characters viz. seed oil, total carbohydrates, protein, acid value and Iodine number recorded significant variation among different genotypes. The highest seed oil content was 41.87% while seeds of 14 genotypes recorded above average (32.11%) for the trait. Seed oil and protein content exhibited a significant positive correlation and moderate heritability. Out of the initially selected twenty-five random primers, twenty-two RAPD primers were found to be highly reproducible and produced a total of 183 loci of which 147 (80.32%) loci were polymorphic. Percentage of polymorphism varied from 44% to 100% with an average of 80.62%. High level of genetic variation was found among different genotypes of P. pinnata. Both molecular and oil content (biochemical) markers appeared useful in analyzing the extent of genetic diversity in Pongamia and the result of these analyses will help to better understand the genetic diversity and relationship among populations. Overall, the Pongamia genotypes included in the study showed a correlation with their geographical origins such that genotypes from the same region tend to have higher genetic similarity as compared to those from different regions. However, in UPGMA based Nei's analysis, some genotypes were found not to be grouped based on geographical origins possibly due to the exchange of germplasm over time between farmers across the regions. The results from oil content analyses showed that several genotypes in 'Central and Western Plateau' agroclimatic zone of Jharkhand displayed a good potential for high oil content. The study provides insight about P. pinnata populations in Jharkhand (India) and constitutes a set of useful background information that can be used as a basis for future breeding strategy and improvement of the species.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.25 no.6
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• pp.637-642
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• 1993

Changes in the physicochemical characteristics and triglyceride molecular species of corn oil under the following condition of hydrogenation; temperature $180^{\circ}C,\;H_{2}$, pressure $2.0{\pm}0.3bar$, the amount of Ni catalyst 0.048%(Ni/oil by wt.) and agitation speed 300 rpm. The rate of hydrogenation, expressed as the reduction rate of the iodine value with respect to time, is first order and high (K>0.01). When the reduction rate of the iodine value was 39.9%, hydrogenation time was 30 min, 18:1 was highest(77.06%), thereafter that was decreased and 18:0 increased. In the triglyceride composition, OLL, LLL were reduced markedly in 10 min, thereafter reduced slightly. And PLO, PLL, OLO were eliminated in first 30 min. On the other hand, POO, PLS(CN52) and OOO, SLO(CN54) were increased sharply, and then that showed little change. The melting point(MP) of hydrogenated corn oil were $27.8^{\circ}C\;and\;44.1^{\circ}C$ after 20 min and 60 min, respectively. Trans isomer content increased to 46.8% during 40 mins of hydrogenation and then decreased insignificantly. The solid fat content were linearly increased with hydrogenation time. Accordingly, it is confirmed that this condition of hydrogenation was selective, preferential elimination of polyunsaturated fatty acid went stepwise and trans isomer was formed promotedly. These results suggest that fat modification techniques can be used for practical application.

• Journal of Radiopharmaceuticals and Molecular Probes
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• v.3 no.1
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• pp.44-51
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• 2017

Herein we report an efficient radiolabeling method based on a rapid condensation reaction between N-terminal cysteine and 2-cyanobenzothiazole (CBT). Radioiodination of 2-cyano-6-hydroxybenzothiazole 2 was carried out using chloramine-T to give $^{125}I$-labeled CBT ([$^{125}I$]1) with a high radiochemical yield ($90{\pm}6%$ isolated yield, n=3) and radiochemical purity (>99%). To evaluate the radiolabeling efficiency of $^{125}I$-labeled CBT, model compounds, L-cysteine and N-terminal cysteine conjugated cRGD peptide were reacted with [$^{125}I$]1 under mild conditions. The radiolabeling reactions rapidly provided the $^{125}I$-labeled products [$^{125}I$]5 and [$^{125}I$]6 with excellent radiochemical yields and radiochemical purity. Therefore, we demonstrate that [$^{125}I$]1 will be a useful prosthetic group for radioactive iodine labeling of N-terminal cysteine bearing biomolecules.

• Journal of Radiopharmaceuticals and Molecular Probes
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.98-102
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• 2017

We demonstrate a detail protocol for the radiosynthesis of a $^{125}I-labeled$ tetrazine prosthetic group and its application to the efficient radiolabeling of trans-cyclooctene-group conjugated human serum albumin (3) using inverse-electron-demand Diels-Alder reaction. Radioiodination of the stannylated precursor (2) was carried out by using [$^{125}I$]NaI and chloramine T as an oxidant at room temperature for 15 min. After HPLC purification of the crude product, the purified $^{125}I-labeled$ azide ([$^{125}I$]1) was obtained with high radiochemical yield ($65{\pm}8%$, n = 5) and excellent radiochemical purity (>99%). Inverse-electron-demand Diels-Alder reaction between ([$^{125}I$]1) and 3 gave the $^{125}I-labeled$ human serum albumin ([$^{125}I$]4) with more than 99% of radiochemical yield as determined by radio-thin-layer chromatography (radio-TLC). These results clearly indicate that the present radiolabeling method will be useful for the efficient and convenient radiolabeling of trans-cyclooctene-group containing biomolecules.

• Journal of Radiopharmaceuticals and Molecular Probes
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.85-89
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• 2018

We demonstrate a detail protocol for the radiosynthesis of an $^{125}I$-labeled MSTP prosthetic group and its application to the efficient radiolabeling of human serum albumin (HSA). Radioiodination of the precursor (2) was carried out by using $[^{125}I]$NaI and chloramine T as an oxidant at room temperature for 15 min. After HPLC purification of the crude product, the purified $^{125}I$-labeled MSTP ($[^{125}I]1$) was obtained with high radiochemical yield ($73{\pm}5%$, n = 3) and excellent radiochemical purity (>99%). Site-specific reaction between ($[^{125}I]1$) and HSA gave the $^{125}I$-labeled human serum albumin ($[^{125}I]3$) with more than 99% of radiochemical yield as determined by radio-thin-layer chromatography (radio-TLC). These results clearly demonstrate that the present radiolabeling method will be useful for the efficient and convenient radiolabeling of thiol-bearing biomolecules.

• Journal of Radiopharmaceuticals and Molecular Probes
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.139-150
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• 2022

Theranostics, a composite word of therapy and diagnosis, is known as personalized medicine and the concept of diagnosis and treatment at the same time. In nuclear medicine, it means performing both therapeutic and diagnostic radioisotope therapy using the same target molecule. The increased production and utilization of ⁶⁴Cu opens a new era of theranostics. The studies introduced here have shown that ⁶⁴CuCl₂ and various compounds or biomolecules labeled with ⁶⁴Cu are unique radiopharmaceuticals with physiological properties suitable for use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. So far, these two abilities have been described only for radioactive iodine. Although ⁶⁴Cu has complex chemical properties compared to other PET radioisotopes such as ⁶⁸Ga, it has an appropriate half-life and enables high-quality PET images similar to ¹⁸F, which is an advantage in terms of diagnosis. In addition, since it also has therapeutic properties through the release of β^- particles and Auger electrons by electron capture, radiopharmaceuticals using ⁶⁴Cu stand for innovative radiopharmaceuticals for theranostic purposes. Therefore, based on the initial results obtained using ⁶⁴Cu as a therapeutic agent, it is expected that additional research on the application of ⁶⁴Cu will lead to a new era in the theranostics field.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• v.26 no.5
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• pp.854-866
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• 2016

The production cost of biodiesel from microalgae is still not competitive, compared with that of petroleum fuels. The genetic improvement of microalgal strains to increase triacylglycerol (TAG) accumulation is one way to reduce production costs. One of the most promising approaches is the isolation of starch-deficient mutants, which have been reported to successfully increase TAG yields. To date, such a stable mutant is not available in an oleaginous marine microalga, despite several advantages of using marine species for biodiesel production. Algae in the genus Dunaliella are known to tolerate high salt concentration and other environmental stresses. In addition, the cultivation processes for large-scale outdoor commercialization have been well established for this genus. In this study, Dunaliella tertiolecta was used to screen for starch-deficient mutants, using an iodine vapor-staining method. Four out of 20,016 UV-mutagenized strains showed a substantial reduction of starch content. A significantly higher TAG content, up to 3-fold of the wild-type level, was observed in three of the mutants upon induction by nitrogen depletion. The carotenoid production and growth characteristics of these mutants, under both normal and oxidative stress conditions, were not compromised, suggesting that these processes are not necessarily affected by starch deficiency. The results from this work open up new possibilities for exploring Dunaliella for biodiesel production.

• Biomedical Science Letters
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.23-31
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• 2015

Recently, specific antibodies have been used extensively to diagnose and treat various diseases. It is essential to assess the efficacy and specificity of antibodies, especially the in vivo environment. Anti-HER-2/neu mAb was evaluated as a possible transporting agent for radioimmunotherapy. The monoclonal antibody was successfully radio-labeled with $^{131}I$. In vitro binding assays were performed to confirm its targeting ability using another radio-iodine, $^{125}I$. Binding percentage of $^{125}I$ labeled anti-HER-2/neu mAb in HER-2/neu expressing CT-26 cells was found to be 4.5%, whereas the binding percentage of $^{125}I$ labeled anti-HER-2/neu mAb in wild-type CT-26 was only 0.45%. In vivo images were obtained and analyzed through $\gamma$-camera and an optical fluorescent modality, IVIS-200. $\gamma$-camera images showed that $^{131}I$ labeled anti-HER-2/neu mAb accumulated in HER-2/neu CT-26 tumors. Optical imaging based on near infrared fluorescence labeled anti-HER-2/neu mAb showed higher fluorescence intensities in HER-2/neu CT-26 tumors than in wild-type CT-26 tumors. Anti-HER-2/neu mAb was found to specifically bind to its receptor expressing tumor. Our study demonstrates that in vivo imaging technique is a useful method for the evaluation of an antibody's therapeutic and diagnostic potentials.

• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.89-93
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• 1967

The interactions of fluorobenzene with iodine monochloride, iodine monobromide, bromine and chlorine in carbon tetrachloride solution have been examined through ultraviolet spectrophotometric measurements. The results indicate the formation of one to one molecular complexes, $C_6H_5F{\cdot}ICl$, $C_6H_5F{\cdot}IBr$, $C_6H_5F{\cdot}Br_2$, and $C_6H_5F{\cdot}Cl_2$ in solution. The equilibrium constants obtained at room temperature for the formation of these four complexes are 0.161, 0.072, 0.045 and 0.035 l $mole^{-1}$, respectively. Comparison of these results with those reported in the literature on other complexes of similar type reveals that the relative stabilities of these complexes decrease in the following orders: ICl>IBr>$I_2$>$Br_2$>$Cl_2$ $C_6H_6$>$C_6H_5Br$>$C_6H_5Cl$>$C_6H_5F$