• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.300-307
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• 1997

The effects of Aster scaber and Ixeris dentata on cadiovascular system in hyperlipidemic rats were examined. Five groups of thirty Sprague Dawley rats were fed with the diet contained 1% cholesterol, 0.25% sodium cholate, 10% coconut oil and 5% lard(control group) for 4 weeks. Each experimental diet group was added with 5% plant powder or extract of the 5% plant powder by dry weight. Contractile or relaxation responses in the isolated artria and thoracic aortae were measured and the morphological changes of the aortic endotherium from the rats fed the experimental diet were inspected. In response to isoproterenol, the number of right atrial spontaneous beat was significantly lower in Cham chyi powder group$(PP_{1})$ and Sumbagui powder group$(PP_{2})$ than control at $10^(-8)M$ concentration. The contraction forces by injection of phenylephrine and calcium in isolated thoracic aorta were significantly low in each experimental groups compared with the control. The relaxation rates by acetylcholine represented comparatively higher value in $PP_{1}$ than control. The morphological changes of endothelial cell surface was a little in $PP_{1}$ and $PP_{2}$ compared with control, while the damages were considerably advanced in Cham chyi and Sumgbagui extract diet group$(PE_{1},\;PE_{2})$.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.305-310
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• 2006

The hybrid cation exchange fibers using graft copolymer of styrene onto PE/PP with PET trunk polymers were synthesized by electron beam preirradiation. The degree of grafting showed 123% value at 80% concentration of styrene. And also, amount of sulfonyl group in the ion exchanger was showed 3.3 mmol/g at 70% concentration of styrene and their values were constant after 70%. The tensile strength for fibers was lower than trunk fibers, and their value of ion exchange fibers were also below than copolymer. It was $0.206kgf/mm^2$ value. The breakthrough time for Ca and Mg ions of hybrid cation exchange fibers were increased with the increase in the pH and temperature. The breakthrough of Mg was slower the mixture than single Mg solution. Adsorption rate constant for Ca, Mg ions and maximum ion exchange capacity were 0.012, 0.011 L/mg.h and 47.06, 42.83 mg/g, and also, activation energies were 2169 and 1534 J/mol, respectively.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Developmental Biology Conference
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• 2004.07a
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• pp.4-4
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• 2004

• Journal of Mushroom
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.131-139
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• 2018

The king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) is widely consumed because of its flavor, texture, and its functional properties such as antioxidant activity and prebiotic effects. However, long-term product storage and transportation (e.g., export) are difficult because of its limited durability. The shelf-life of king oyster mushroom is affected by environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, gas composition, and ventilation, which may affect sensory characteristics including respiration rate, texture, moisture, flavor, color, and pH. The major problems regarding storage of mushrooms are browning, flavor changes, and softening. To address these problems, novel preservation techniques were developed, and more durable variants were bred. Different drying methods, gamma irradiation, chitosan coating, modified atmosphere (MA) packaging, and controlled atmosphere (CA) storage were evaluated in order to extend the shelf-life of king oyster mushrooms. Freeze drying showed better results for the preservation of mushrooms than other drying methods. Irradiation with 1 kGy was more effective for extending mushroom shelf-life than higher doses. The preservative performance of chitosan-based films was improved by combining the compound with other hydrocolloids, such as oil, protocatechuic acid, and wax. The CA storage conditions recommended for king oyster mushrooms are 5kPa $O_2$ and 10 to 15kPa $CO_2$ at temperatures below $10^{\circ}C$. Active MA packaging with microperforated PP film was also effective for maintaining quality during storage.

• 한국유가공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 1996.11a
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• pp.18-29
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• 1996

1. CWPC중의 새로운 생리활성물질의 검색 Mouse 임파세포의 증식효과를 지표로 하는 면역기능을 검토하여 CWPC중의 면역 부활작용을 갖는 새로운 성분의 검색을 실시하였다. CWPC를 여러 가지 분획법으로 분획하여 mouse 임파세포의 증식효과를 지표로 면역 활성성분을 검색하였다. 그 결과 gel filtration, 음이온교환법을 사용하여 분획한 당을 다량 포함한 부분에 강한 면역부활담당세포에 대하여 증식활성을 나타내는 물질을 발견하였다. 이 물질은 SDS-PAGE상에서 분자량이 약 16kDa에 위치하여 Ca, P 및 당쇄를 포함한 물질이며, 이것을 GPP로 하였다. GPP에는 우유케이신의 trypsin분해물이며 Ca와 무기인을 풍부하게 포함하는 ${\beta}$-CPP와 유사한 phosphoserin 영역을 갖는 성분과 갖지 않는 성분의 2종류가 존재하며, 각각의 면역 부활활성이 인정되었다. 각 성분의 아미노산 분석, 당 분석의 결과에서 지금까지 보고된 우유중의 면역 담당세포에 대한 증식활성을 갖는 물질과는 상이한 성분인 것으로 밝혀졌다. 더욱이 이 활성물질 (GPP)은 PP cell에서도 동등한 활성이 있는 것으로 판단되었다. 이러한 결과를 종합하여 보면 CWPC중에서 지금까지 알려지지 않았던 새로운 면역 부활물질이 존재하며, 그 성분에는 CPP와 유사한 phophoserine 영역이 존재하는 성분이 포함되어 있고, N-글리코실 결합의 당쇄가 존재하는 것으로 시사되었다. 이 성분은 전신면역의 지표인 비장세포에 대해서만이 아니고, 장관면역계에 중요한 역할을 담당하는 PP cell에서도 활성이 있는 것으로 보아 전신 및 국부적인 면역기능의 부활성분으로서 응용의 가능성이 시사되었다. 2. GPP의 면역담당세포에 대한 증식활성의 메카니즘의 검토 CWPC중의 GPP의 면역담당세포증식활성의 메카니즘을 해명하기 위해 먼저 이 성분중의 어느 부분이 활성에 관여하는지를 pronase 분해 및 phophoserine 영역을 인식하는 항체를 사용하여 검토하였다. 그 결과 pronase 분해처리에서도 활성의 감소를 나타내지 않았으므로 이러한 활성에는 당이 필수 불가결하다는 점이 시사되었다. 또한 phosphoserine 영역을 인식하는 항체에 의해서도 활성은 감소하지 않는 것으로 보아 phosphoserine 영역이 세포증식활성에 관여하지 않는 것으로 판단되었다. 또한 분획한 면역담당세포에 대한 증식활성을 측정하는 것으로 이 성분의 표적면역담당세포를 동정하여, B세포에 대해서만 특이적으로 증식활성을 나타내는 것으로 밝혀졌다.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.36 no.3
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• pp.281-286
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• 2012

Experimental study was performed regarding the effects of disc-like filler orientation and contents on the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of polypropylene composites using the three dimensional ellipsoids ($a_1$ > $a_2$ > $a_3$) analyzed by two aspect ratios(${\rho}_{\alpha}=a_1/a_3$and ${\rho}_{\beta}=a_1/a_2$). Measured data were compared with the theoretical approaches proposed by Lee et al. Mica and talc were useed as disk-like fillers in the composites. As experimental results, ${\alpha}_{11}/{\alpha}_m$ decreased down to ca. 0.56 with mica content of 20 wt% and the aspect ratios, ${\rho}_{\alpha}=13.5$, ${\rho}_{\beta}=1.8$. However, ${\alpha}_{33}/{\alpha}_m$ increased to more than 1. In the case of talc, ${\alpha}_{11}/{\alpha}_m$ decreased to ca. 0.63 with 20 wt% and ${\rho}_{\alpha}=3.7$, ${\rho}_{\beta}=1.4$. Finally, the longitudinal CTEs (${\alpha}_{11}$) of polypropylene composites decreased as filler contents increased, but normal CTE (${\alpha}_{33}$) increased in the low filler contents like the theory.

• Molecules and Cells
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.305-314
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• 2005

Investigation of chemically synthesized inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate [$Ins(1,4,5)P_3$] analogs has led to the isolation of a novel binding protein with a molecular size of 130 kDa, characterized as a molecule with similar domain organization to phospholipase C-${\delta}1$ (PLC-${\delta}1$) but lacking the enzymatic activity. An isoform of the molecule was subsequently identified, and these molecules have been named PRIP (PLC-related, but catalytically inactive protein), with the two isoforms named PRIP-1 and -2. Regarding its ability to bind $Ins(1,4,5)P_3$ via the pleckstrin homology domain, the involvement of PRIP-1 in $Ins(1,4,5)P_3$-mediated $Ca^{2+}$ signaling was examined using COS-1 cells overexpressing PRIP-1 and cultured neurons prepared from PRIP-1 knock-out mice. Yeast two hybrid screening of a brain cDNA library using a unique N-terminus as bait identified GABARAP ($GABA_A$ receptor associated protein) and PP1 (protein phosphatase 1), which led us to examine the possible involvement of PRIP in $GABA_A$ receptor signaling. For this purpose PRIP knock-out mice were analyzed for $GABA_A$ receptor function in relation to the action of benzodiazepines from the electrophysiological and behavioral aspects. During the course of these experiments we found that PRIP also binds to the b-subunit of $GABA_A$ receptors and PP2A (protein phosphtase 2A). Here, we summarize how PRIP is involved in $Ins(1,4,5)P_3$-mediated $Ca^{2+}$ signaling and $GABA_A$ receptor signaling based on the characteristics of binding molecules.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• v.47 no.6
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• pp.755-765
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• 2023

Background: Caveolin-1, the scaffolding protein of cholesterol-rich invaginations, plays an important role in store-operated Ca²⁺ influx and its phosphorylation at Tyr14 (p-caveolin-1) is vital to mobilize protection against myocardial ischemia (MI) injury. SOCE, comprising STIM1, ORAI1 and TRPC1, contributes to intracellular Ca²⁺ ([Ca²⁺]_i) accumulation in cardiomyocytes. The purified extract of steamed Panax ginseng (EPG) attenuated [Ca²⁺]_i overload against MI injury. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of EPG affecting p-caveolin-1 to further mediate SOCE/[Ca²⁺]_i against MI injury in neonatal rat cardiomyocytes and a rat model. Methods: PP2, an inhibitor of p-caveolin-1, was used. Cell viability, [Ca²⁺]_i concentration were analyzed in cardiomyocytes. In rats, myocardial infarct size, pathological damages, apoptosis and cardiac fibrosis were evaluated, p-caveolin-1 and STIM1 were detected by immunofluorescence, and the levels of caveolin-1, STIM1, ORAI1 and TRPC1 were determined by RT-PCR and Western blot. And, release of LDH, cTnI and BNP was measured. Results: EPG, ginsenosides accounting for 57.96%, suppressed release of LDH, cTnI and BNP, and protected cardiomyocytes by inhibiting Ca²⁺ influx. And, EPG significantly relieved myocardial infarct size, cardiac apoptosis, fibrosis, and ultrastructure abnormality. Moreover, EPG negatively regulated SOCE via increasing p-caveolin-1 protein, decreasing ORAI1 mRNA and protein levels of ORAI1, TRPC1 and STIM1. More importantly, inhibition of the p-caveolin-1 significantly suppressed all of the above cardioprotection of EPG. Conclusions: Caveolin-1 phosphorylation is involved in the protective effects of EPG against MI injury via increasing p-caveolin-1 to negatively regulate SOCE/[Ca²⁺]_i.

• Korean journal of applied entomology
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• v.40 no.2
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• pp.125-129
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• 2001

Some wingless species have evolved take-off behaviors that enable them to become airborne. We examined aerodynamic attributes of dispersal relative to the body size and standing vs. walking postures for three phytoseiids that were suspected to have different take-off behaviors and dispersal abilities, Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot, Neoseiulus fallacis (Carman) and N. californicus (McGregor). The average vertical profile of Pp in the walking position was significantly higher than those of Nf and Nc when in walking position. The body height of Nf in the standing posture was significantly greater than the body height of Pp when in the walking position. Cross-section areas also showed similar patterns of difference. Nf in the standing posture would have more than twice the drag force than in walking posture because of more fluid momentum in the wind boundary layer However, Pp in the walking position would have similar drag to Nf in the standing posture because of a higher vertical profile and larger size. Thus we add the scientific evidence of presence and absence of take-off behavior of some phytoseiid mites and evolutionary aspects of aerial dispersal are further discussed.

• KSBB Journal
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• v.10 no.3
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• pp.343-348
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• 1995

Human lipocorin-I(LCI) is a calcium ion-dependent and phospholipid-binding protein which exhibits an anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting phospholipase A2 activity. In this study, the LCI gene containing its own terminator region was joined to GAL10 promoter-ppL (prepro-leader sequence of mating factor a). An ATG start codon of LCI gene was placed at downstream with KR endoprotease recognition site(Lys-Arg) of ppL. Recombinant S. cerevisiae harboring the LCI expression/secretion vector, pYGLPT5, was aerobicall grown on a liquid YPDG medium al $30^{\circ}C$ for 72hys. The whole cell and culture supernatant were separated after centrifugation, and the expressed LCI was analyzed by SDS-PAGE and western blotting methods. A majority fraction of the expressed LCI was found to be accumulated in the intracellular fraction, resulting in very low secretion efficiency of about 7.4%. About $500mg/\ell$ of LCI was extracellularly produced by the fed-batch culture employing the controlledfeeding of glucose and galactose. The secreted LCI was purified by ultrafiltration and hydroxylapatite column chromatography, and a purity of more than 99% was obtained.