• 한국정보과학회논문지:소프트웨어및응용
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• 제33권10호
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• pp.896-914
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• 2006

프로덕트라인 공학은 한 프로덕트라인에 속하는 여러 어플리케이션들이 공유할 수 있는 핵심 자산을 재사용하는 새로운 패러다임으로, 대표적인 소프트웨어 재사용 방법으로 넓게 수용되고 있다. 핵심자산은 프로덕트라인의 여러 멤버에서 재사용될 수 있기 때문에, 공통성과 가변성을 잘 정의하여 높은 재사용성을 가진 핵심 자산을 개발하는 것은 생산성을 향상시켜 고품질의 어플리케이션을 빠른 시간 내에 개발하는데 필수 요소이다. 프로덕트라인 공학을 적용한 기존 방법론에서도 핵심 자산의 중요성을 강조하였지만, 대개 공통성과 가변성을 분석하는데 초점이 맞추어져 있었다. 그리고, 일부 방법론에서는 핵심 자산을 개발하는 프로세스를 제안하고 있지만, 핵심 자산의 모든 구성 요소를 개발하는 체계적인 프로세스, 지침, 산출물 양식이 다소 부족하며, 이는 핵심 자산을 설계하는데 많은 어려움을 초래한다. 본 논문에서는 핵심 자산 설계를 위한 체계적인 프로세스와 기법, 산출물의 템플릿을 제안한다. 그리고, 제안된 프로세스가 실제로 어떻게 적용되는지 검증하기 위한 사례연구를 수행한다. 제안된 프로세스, 지침, 산출물 템플릿을 사용함으로써 보다 재사용성의 이점을 최대한 활용할 수 있는 동시에 고품질 핵심 자산을 체계적이며 효율적으로 개발할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.207-223
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• 2003

For last five years, we are developing the novel local drug delivery devices using biodegradable polymers, especially polylactide (PLA) and poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) due to its relatively good biocompatibility, easily controlled biodegradability, good processability and only FDA approved synthetic degradable polymers. The relationship between various kinds of drug [water soluble small molecule drugs: gentamicin sulfate (GS), fentanyl citrate (FC), BCNU, azidothymidine (AZT), pamidronate (ADP), $1,25(OH)_2$ vitamin $D_3$, water insoluble small molecule drugs: fentanyl, ipriflavone (IP) and nifedipine, and water soluble large peptide molecule drug: nerve growth factor (NGF), and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV)], different types of geometrical devices [microspheres (MSs), microcapsule, nanoparticle, wafers, pellet, beads, multiple-layered beads, implants, fiber, scaffolds, and films], and pharmacological activity are proposed and discussed for the application of pharmaceutics and tissue engineering. Also, local drug delivery devices proposed in this work are introduced in view of preparation method, drug release behavior, biocompatibility, pharmacological effect, and animal studies. In conclusion, we can control the drug release profiles varying with the preparation, formulation and geometrical parameters. Moreover, any types of drug were successfully applicable to achieve linear sustained release from short period ($1{\sim}3$ days) to long period (over 2 months). It is very important to design a suitable formulation for the wanting period of bioactive molecules loaded in biodegradable polymers for the local delivery of drug. The drug release is affected by many factors such as hydrophilicity of drug, electric charge of drug, drug loading amount, polymer molecular weight, the monomer composition, the size of implants, the applied fabrication techniques, and so on. It is well known that the commercialization of new drug needs a lot of cost of money (average: over 10 million US dollar per one drug) and time (average: above 9 years) whereas the development of DDS and high effective generic drug might be need relatively low investment with a short time period. Also, one core technology of DDS can be applicable to many drugs for the market needs. From these reasons, the DDS research on potent generic drugs might be suitable for less risk and high return.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.213-219
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• 2014

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) represent a class of small non-coding regulatory RNAs that play important roles in normal hematopoiesis, including erythropoiesis. Although studies have identified several miRNAs that regulate erythroid commitment and differentiation, we do not understand the mechanism by which the crucial erythroid transcription factors, GATA-1and NF-E2 directly regulate and control differentiation via miRNA pathways. In this study, we identified miR-199b-5p as a key regulator of human erythropoiesis, and its expression was up-regulated during the erythroid differentiation of K562 cells. Furthermore, the increase of miR-199b-5p in erythroid cells occurred in a GATA-1- and NF-E2-dependent manner during erythrocyte maturation. Both GATA-1 and NF-E2 bound upstream of the miR-199b gene locus and activated its transcription. Forced expression of miRNA-199b-5p in K562 cells affected erythroid cell proliferation and maturation. Moreover, we identified c-Kit as a direct target of miR-199b-5p in erythroid cells. Taken together, our results establish a functional link among the erythroid transcription factors GATA-1/NF-E2, miR-199b-5p and c-Kit, and provide new insights into the coupling of transcription and post-transcription regulation in erythroid differentiation.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.589-603
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Previous studies have reported that protein supplementation contributes to the attenuation of inflammation. Serious trauma such as burn injury usually results in the excessive release of inflammatory factors and organs dysfunction. However, a few reports continued to focus on the function of protein ingestion in regulating burn-induced inflammation and organ dysfunction. MATERIALS/METHODS: This study established the rat model of 30% total body surface area burn injury, and evaluated the function of blended protein (mixture of whey and soybean proteins). Blood routine examination, inflammatory factors, blood biochemistry, and immunohistochemical assays were employed to analyze the samples from different treatment groups. RESULTS: Our results indicated a decrease in the numbers of white blood cells, monocytes, and neutrophils in the burn injury group administered with the blended protein nutritional support (Burn+BP), as compared to the burn injury group administered normal saline supplementation (Burn+S). Expressions of the pro-inflammatory factors (tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 [IL-6]) and chemokines (macrophage chemoattractant protein-1, regulated upon activation normal T cell expressed and secreted factor, and C-C motif chemokine 11) were dramatically decreased, whereas anti-inflammatory factors (IL-4, IL-10, and IL-13) were significantly increased in the Burn+BP group. Kidney function related markers blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine, and the liver function related markers alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and lactate dehydrogenase were remarkably reduced, whereas albumin levels were elevated in the Burn+BP group as compared to levels obtained in the Burn+S group. Furthermore, inflammatory cells infiltration of the kidney and liver was also attenuated after burn injury administered with blended protein supplementation. CONCLUSIONS: In summary, nutritional support with blended proteins dramatically attenuates the burn-induced inflammatory reaction and protects organ functions. We believe this is a new insight into a potential therapeutic strategy for nutritional support of burn patients.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.4.1-4.16
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• 2023

Background: In vitro culture of preantral follicles is a promising technology for fertility preservation. Objectives: This study aims to investigate an optimized three-dimensional (3D) fetal bovine serum (FBS)-free preantral follicle culture system having a simple and easy operation. Methods: The isolated follicles from mouse ovaries were randomly divided in an ultra-low attachment 96-well plates supplement with FBS or bovine serum albumin (BSA) culture or encapsulated with an alginate supplement with FBS or BSA culture. Meanwhile, estradiol (E₂) concentration was assessed through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay of culture supernatants. The diameter of follicular growth was measured, and the lumen of the follicle was photographed. Spindle microtubules of oocytes were detected via immunofluorescence. The ability of oocytes to fertilize was assessed using in vitro fertilization. Results: The diameters were larger for the growing secondary follicles cultured in ultra-low attachment 96-well plates than in the alginate gel on days 6, 8, and 10 (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, the E2 concentration in the BSA-supplemented medium was significantly higher in the alginate gel than in the other three groups on days 6 and 8 (p < 0.05), and the oocytes in the FBS-free system could complete meiosis and fertilization in vitro. Conclusions: The present study furnishes insights into the mature oocytes obtained from the 3D culture of the preantral follicle by using ultra-low attachment 96-well plate with an FBS-free system in vitro and supports the clinical practices to achieve competent, mature oocytes for in vitro fertilization.

• 정보처리학회논문지:소프트웨어 및 데이터공학
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• 제11권12호
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• pp.489-498
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• 2022

최근 노동 집약적인 성격의 섬유 산업에서는 인공지능을 통해 섬유 방사 공정에 들어가는 비용을 줄이고 품질을 최적화하려고 시도 하고 있다. 그러나 섬유 방사 공정은 데이터 수집에 필요한 비용이 크고 체계적인 데이터 수집 및 처리 시스템이 부족하여 축적된 데이터양이 적다. 또 방사 목적에 따라 특정한 변수에만 변화를 준 데이터만을 우선으로 수집하여 데이터 불균형이 발생하며, 물성 측정 환경의 차이로 인해 동일 방사 조건에서 수집된 샘플 간에도 오차가 존재한다. 이러한 데이터 특성들을 고려하지 않고 인공지능 모델에 활용할 경우 과적합과 성능 저하 등의 문제가 발생할 수 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 방사 공정 데이터 특성을 고려한 이상치 처리 기법과 데이터 증강 기법을 제안한다. 그리고 이를 기존 이상치 처리 기법 및 데이터 증강 기법과 비교하여 제안한 기법이 방사 공정 데이터에 더 적합함을 보인다. 또 원본 데이터와 제안한 기법들로 처리된 데이터를 다양한 모델에 적용하여 비교함을 통해 제안한 기법들을 사용한 모델들이 그렇지 않은 모델들에 비해 인장 강신도 예측 모델의 성능이 개선됨을 보인다.

• Composites Research
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.126-131
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• 2023

기존의 상용 플라스틱으로 인한 환경 오염에 대한 우려가 높아지면서 대체 재료로서 생분해성 고분자에 대한 연구가 주목을 받고 있다. 본 연구는 생분해성 열가소성 수지인 폴리 젖산에 유기 핵제의 도입으로 물성 강화 및 100% 생분해 가능한 나노복합재 개발을 목표로 한다. 그에 따라 무기 핵제의 대체재로 친환경 소재인 셀룰로오스 나노섬유를 채택하였다. 폴리 젖산 내 셀룰로오스 나노섬유의 균일한 분산을 위해 동결 건조 방식으로 나노화된 섬유 형상을 유지시켰으며, 이축압출기로 1차 교반을 진행하고, 사출 성형을 통해 이중 교반된 물성 시험용 시편을 제작하였다. 보강된 결정성을 확인하기 위해 시차주사 열량분석법을 사용하였고 1 wt%의 셀룰로오스 나노섬유가 보강재 및 핵제로서 작용하여 냉결정화온도가 약 14℃ 가량 감소하며, 결정화되는 정도 또한 증가한 것을 확인하였다. 본 연구는 기존 생분해성 고분자의 무기 핵제를 유기 나노소재로 대체함으로써 100% 생분해 가능한 친환경 나노복합재 개발하여 강화된 물성의 플라스틱 소재 개발을 위한 친환경적 대안을 제시한다.

• Composites Research
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.297-302
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• 2023

발포체를 성형하기 위한 방법으로는 여러 가지 방법이 있는데 일반적으로 가장 많이 사용되는 방법으로는 발포제를 섞은 레진을 고온, 고압상태에서 발포하는 가압발포 방법과, 압을 주지 않은 고온의 상태에서 발포하는 상압발포 방법이 있다. 발포에 사용되는 고분자들은 상압상태에서 발포를 시키기 위해서는 최적 발포조건에 대한 설계 및 분석이 필요하다. 친환경 바이오 기반 폴리머는 단독으로는 발포가 힘든 문제가 있어 기존의 발포체 제조가 가능한 수지를 혼합하여 발포체를 제조하는 연구가 진행되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 바이오 기반 고분자의 함량 변화에 따른 바이오 기반 고분자와 EVA 혼합 발포체의 특성변화에 대해서 연구하였으며 가교도에 따른 최적 발포 조건에 대해서 연구하였다. 발포체의 기계적 특성 분석을 통해서 발포특성과의 상관관계에 대해서 연구하였다. 이 연구를 통해 바이오 기반 폴리머의 함량이 바이오 기반 폴리머가 포함된 발포체의 물성에 어떤 영향을 미치는지 알 수 있었고 상압 및 가압 발포 공정에 따른 차이점을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 바이오 기반 폴리머-EVA 복합 발포체의 상용화 가능성을 확인하였다.

• International Journal of Stem Cells
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.123-134
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• 2023

Objective: The heart contains a pool of c-kit⁺ progenitor cells which is believed to be able to regenerate. The differentiation of these progenitor cells is reliant on different physiological cues. Unraveling the underlying signals to direct differentiation of progenitor cells will be beneficial in controlling progenitor cell fate. In this regard, the role of the mitochondria in mediating cardiac progenitor cell fate remains unclear. Specifically, the association between changes in mitochondrial morphology with the differentiation status of c-kit⁺ CPCs remains elusive. In this study, we investigated the relationship between mitochondrial morphology and the differentiation status of c-kit⁺ progenitor cells. Methods and Results: c-kit⁺ CPCs were isolated from 2-month-old male wild-type FVB mice. To activate differentiation, CPCs were incubated in α-minimal essential medium containing 10 nM dexamethasone for up to 7 days. To inhibit Drp1-mediated mitochondrial fragmentation, either 10 μM or 50 μM mdivi-1 was administered once at Day 0 and again at Day 2 of differentiation. To inhibit calcineurin, either 1 μM or 5 μM ciclosporin-A (CsA) was administered once at Day 0 and again at Day 2 of differentiation. Dexamethasone-induced differentiation of c-kit⁺ progenitor cells is aligned with fragmentation of the mitochondria via a calcineurin-Drp1 pathway. Pharmacologically inhibiting mitochondrial fragmentation retains the undifferentiated state of the c-kit⁺ progenitor cells. Conclusions: The findings from this study provide an alternative view of the role of mitochondrial fusion-fission in the differentiation of cardiac progenitor cells and the potential of pharmacologically manipulating the mitochondria to direct progenitor cell fate.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제62권1호
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• pp.53-63
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• 2024

The intracellular parasite Babesia microti is among the most significant species causing human babesiosis and is an emerging threat to human health worldwide. Unravelling the pathogenic molecular mechanisms of babesiosis is crucial in developing new diagnostic and preventive methods. This study assessed how priming with B. microti surface antigen 1 (BHSA 1) and seroreactive antigen 5-1-1 (BHSA 5-1-1) mediate protection against B. microti infection. The results showed that 500 ㎍/ml rBMSA1 and rBMSA5-1-1 partially inhibited the invasion of B. microti in vitro by 42.0±3.0%, and 48.0±2.1%, respectively. Blood smears revealed that peak infection at 7 days post-infection (dpi) was 19.6%, 24.7%, and 46.7% in the rBMSA1, rBmSA5-1-1, compared to the control groups (healthy mice infected with B. microti only), respectively. Routine blood tests showed higher white blood cell, red blood cell counts, and haemoglobin levels in the 2 groups (BMSA1 and BMSA5 5-1-1) than in the infection control group at 0-28 dpi. Moreover, the 2 groups had higher serum interferon-γ, tumor necrosis factor-α and Interleukin-17A levels, and lower IL-10 levels than the infection control group throughout the study. These 2 potential vaccine candidate proteins partially inhibit in vitro and in vivo B. microti infection and enhance host immunological response against B. microti infection.