• 한국동물생명공학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.240-246
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• 2019

The aim of this study was to investigate effect of heat stress on expression levels of plasminogen activators (PAs) related mRNAs and proteins, and changes of PAs activity in porcine endometrial explants. The endometrial explants (200 ± 50 mg) were isolated from middle part of uterine horn at follicular phase (Day 19-21) and were pre-incubated in serum-free culture medium at 38.5℃ in 5% CO₂ for 18 h. Then, the tissues were transferred into fresh medium and were cultured at different temperature (38.5, 39.5, 40.5 or 41.5℃) for 24 h. The expression level of urokinase-type PA (uPA), type-1 PA inhibitor (PAI-1), type-2 PAI (PAI-2), and heat shock protein-90 (HSP-90) mRNA were analysis by reverse-transcription PCR and proteins were measured by western blotting. The supernatant were used for measurement of PAs activity. In results, mRNA and protein levels of HSP-90 was higher in 41.5℃ treatment groups than other treatment groups (p < 0.05). The expression of uPA, PAI-1, and PAI-2 mRNA were slightly increased by heat stress, however, there were no significant difference. Heat stress condition suppressed expression of active uPA and PAI-2 proteins (p < 0.05), whereas PAI-1 protein was increased (p < 0.01). Although PAI-1 protein was increased and active uPA was decreased, PAs activity was greatly enhanced by exposure of heat stress (p < 0.05). These results suggest that heat stress condition could change intrauterine microenvironment through regulation of PAs activity and other factors regarding with activation of PAs might be regulate by heat stress. Therefore, more studies regarding with regulatory mechanism of PAs activation are needed.

• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.463-468
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• 2011

This study investigated the changes of plasminogen activators (PAs) activity, expression and localization of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) during the estrous cycle in pigs. Estrous cycle was sorted into three group by pre-ovulation (Pre-Ov), post-ovulation (Post-Ov) and early to mid-luteal stages (Early to mid-L). Analysis for immunohistochemistry was confirmed by location of tPA and uPA. Porcine uterus tissue was cut into $1{\times}1$ cm squares, and were incubated in DMEM/F-12 medium for 1 h at $38^{\circ}C$, 5% $CO_2$ for measurement of PA activity. Western blotting was implemented for measurement of PA quantity. In results, the blood vessels and secretory glands were increased in Post-Ov stage than Pre-Ov and Early to mid-L stages. The tPA and uPA was located mainly within lumen of blood vessels and secretory glands. The PA activity in Post-Ov ($0.99{\pm}0.03$) stage were significantly (p<0.01) higher than Pre-Ov stage ($0.51{\pm}0.03$) and Early to mid-L stage ($0.21{\pm}0.04$). Expression of PAs were significantly (p<0.05) higher in Early to mid-L stage than other stages. These results indicate that PAs activity and expression may change in uterus tissue during the estrous cycle in pigs.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.46-53
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• 2014

Purpose: We conducted this study in order to determine clinical features and prognostic factors in adults with acute tetrodotoxin (TTX) poisoning caused by ingestion of puffer fish. Methods: In this retrospective study, 107 patients were diagnosed with TTX poisoning. The subjects were divided into two groups according to duration of treatment; Group I, patients were discharged within 48 hours (n=76, 71.0%), Group II patients were discharged after more than 48 hours (n=31, 29.0%). Group II was subsequently divided into two subgroups [IIa (n=12, 11.2%), IIb (n=19, 17.8%)] according to the need for mechanical ventilation support. Results: In multivariable logistic regression analysis, the predictors of the need for treatment over 48 hours were dizziness (odds ratio [OR], 4.72; 95% confidence intervals [CI], 1.59-12.83), time interval between onset of symptom and ingestion (OR, 0.56; 95% CI, 0.16-0.97), $PaCO_2$<35 mmHg (OR, 8.37; 95% CI, 2.37-23.59). In addition, predictors of the need for mechanical ventilation were a time interval between onset of symptoms and ingestion (OR, 0.54; 95% CI, 0.11-0.96) and $PaCO_2$<35 mmHg (OR, 5.65; 95% CI, 1.96-18.66). Conclusion: Overall, dizziness, time interval between onset of symptoms and ingestion, ${\Delta}DBP$ and $PaCO_2$<35 mmHg predict the need for treatment over 48 hours, time interval between onset of symptoms and ingestion and $PaCO_2$<35 mmHg predict the need for mechanical ventilation support after acute TTX poisoning.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.192-202
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• 1989

네자리 Schiff base cobalt(II) 착물로서 Co(SED) 및 Co(ο-BSDT)들을 합성하여 이들 착물들의 DMSO와 Pyridine 용액에서 산소를 가하여 산소첨가 생성착물로서 $[Co(o-BSDT)(DMSO)]_2O_2,\;[Co(SED)(Py)]_2O_2$ 및 $[Co(o-BSDT)(Py)]_2O_2$들을 합성하고 이들의 원소분석과 cobalt 정량, IR Spectra, TGA 및 자화율을 측정하여 DMSO 용매에서는 산소 : cobalt(II) 착물의 결합비가 1 : 2이고 pyridine 용매에서의 첫단계는 1 : 1이지만 저온과 오랜 반응시간에는 1 : 2로 주어진다. 또한 네자리 Schiff base cobalt(II)는 DMSO 및 pyridine과 산소가 6배위 결합으로 주어짐을 알았으며 Co(SED) 및 Co(ο-BSDT) 착물들의 0.1M TEAP-DMSO와 0.1M TEAP-pyridine 용액에서 순환전압-전류법에 의한 산화-환원과정은 산소가 결합되지 않은 착물에서 Co(II)/Co(III)와 Co(II)/Co(I) 과정은 가역적 또는 준가역적으로 일어나지만 산소첨가 생성착물은 비가역적으로 일어나고 산소결합의 환원전위는 $E_{pc}=-0.85{\sim}-1.19V$에서 일어나고 이에 couple인 산화전위는 $E_{pa}=-0.74{\sim}-0.89V$에서 준가역적으로 일어남을 알았다.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.295-303
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• 1989

네자리 Schiff base cobalt(II) 착물로서 Co(SND) 및 Co(SOPD)을 합성하여 pyridine용액에서 산소를 반응시켜 산소첨가 생성물로서 $[Co(SND)(Py)]_2O_2$ 및 $[Co(SOPD)(Py)]_2O_2$ 을 합성하였다. 이 착물들은 원소분석과 cobalt 정량, IR spectra, T.G.A. 및 자화율을 측정하여 확인하였으며, 산소 : cobalt(II) 착물의 결합비가 1:2이고, 네자리 Schiff base cobalt(II)와 pyridine 및 산소가 6배위로 결합함을 알았다. 0.1M TEAP-pyridine 용액에서 순환전압전류법에 의한 $Co(SND)(Py)_2$ 및 $Co(SOPD)(Py)_2$ 들의 Co(II)/Co(III)와 Co(II)/Co(I) 산화환원 과정은 가역 및 준가역적으로 일어난다. 산소첨가 생성물의 착물들은 비가역적으로 일어나며, 이들의 산소에 대한 환원과정은 $E_{pc} \;=\;-0.96{\sim}-1.03V$에서, 산화과정은 $E_{pa}\;=\;-0.78{\sim}-0.80V$ 범위에서 일어나며, 이들 산화환원 과정은 준가역적으로 일어남을 알았다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.255-261
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• 2014

Essential fatty acid (EFA) is known to be required for the body to function normally and healthily. However, the effect of EFA on glucose uptake in skeletal muscle has not yet been fully investigated. In this study, we examined the effect of two EFAs, linoleic acid (LA) and ${\alpha}$-linolenic acid (ALA), on glucose uptake of C2C12 skeletal muscle cells and investigated the mechanism underlying the stimulatory effect of polyunsaturated EFAs in comparison with monounsaturated oleic acid (OA). In palmitic acid (PA)-induced insulin resistant cells, the co-treatment of EFAs and OA with PA almost restored the PA-induced decrease in the basal and insulin-stimulated 2-NBDG (fluorescent D-glucose analogue) uptake, respectively. Two EFAs and OA significantly protected PA-induced suppression of insulin signaling, respectively, which was confirmed by the increased levels of Akt phosphorylation and serine/threonine kinases ($PKC{\theta}$ and JNK) dephosphorylation in the western blot analysis. In PA-untreated, control cells, the treatment of $500{\mu}M$ EFA significantly stimulated 2-NBDG uptake, whereas OA did not. Phosphorylation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and one of its downstream molecules, acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) was markedly induced by EFA, but not OA. In addition, EFA-stimulated 2-NBDG uptake was significantly inhibited by the pre-treatment of a specific AMPK inhibitor, adenine 9-${\beta}$-D-arabinofuranoside (araA). These data suggest that the restoration of suppressed insulin signaling at PA-induced insulin resistant condition and AMPK activation are involved at least in the stimulatory effect of EFA on glucose uptake in C2C12 skeletal muscle cells.

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.117-123
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• 2006

유용한 생분해성 필름의 대량생산 시스템에 관한 기초 연구로 키토산과 젤라틴을 이용하여 solution casting 방법으로 비율에 따라 혼합레진을 제조한 후 이를 열 압축기(heat press)로 혼합필름을 제조하였다. 또한, 키토산/젤라틴 혼합필름의 인장강도, 신장률, 색도, 수분 및 산소투과도와 같은 물리적인 특성에 있어 혼합비율이 미치는 효과에 대하여 조사하였다. 혼합비율로 제조된 키토산/젤라틴 혼합필름의 인장강도는 43.43 MPa에서 38.30 MPa로 점차적으로 감소하는 경향을 나타내었고, 신장률은 9.02%에서 15.09%로 인장강도 결과와는 다르게 증가되는 경향을 보였다. 필름의 외관을 결정하는 중요한 특성인 색도측정 결과, L값의 경우 키토산 함량이 증가할수록 혼합필름의 L값은 감소되었고, b값은 L값에 반비례로 증가되었다. 또한, 키토산의 함량이 증가함에 따라 제조된 혼합필름의 ${\Delta}E$ 및 YI 값들은 키토산 함량 15%를 제외하고는 보다 높은 값들로 측정되었다. 수분투과도는 $0.9673mL{\cdot}mm/m^2{\cdot}s{\cdot}Pa$에서 $0.8420mL{\cdot}mm/m^2{\cdot}s{\cdot}Pa$로 측정되었고, 산소투과도는 혼합비율에 따라 $1.5472{\times}10^{-7}mL{\cdot}mm/m^2{\cdot}s{\cdot}Pa$에서 $1.5424{\times}10^{-7}mL{\cdot}mm/m^2{\cdot}s{\cdot}Pa$로 측정되었다. Duncan의 다중비교 분석결과로 키토산의 농도가 증가함에 따라 혼합필름의 수분 및 산소투과도는 유의적인(P < 0.05) 차이를 나타내지 않았다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제77권6호
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• pp.243-250
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• 2014

Background: Information regarding prognostic value of growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) and heart-type fatty acid-binding protein (H-FABP) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate whether serum levels of GDF-15 and H-FABP predict an adverse outcome for COPD exacerbation. Methods: Clinical variables, including serum GDF-15 and H-FABP levels were compared in prospectively enrolled patients with COPD exacerbation that did or did not experience an adverse outcome. An adverse outcome included 30-day mortality and need for endotracheal intubation or inotropic support. Results: Ninety-seven patients were included and allocated into an adverse outcome (n=10) or a control (n=87) group. Frequencies of mental change and $PaCO_2$>37 mm Hg were significantly higher in the adverse outcome group (mental change: 30% vs. 6%, p=0.034 and $PaCO_2$>37 mm Hg: 80% vs. 22%, p<0.001, respectively). Serum GDF-15 elevation (>1,600 pg/mL) was more common in the adverse outcome group (80% vs. 43%, p=0.041). However, serum H-FABP level and frequency of serum H-FABP elevation (>755 pg/mL) did not differ between the two groups. Multivariate analysis showed that an elevated serum GDF-15 and $PaCO_2$>37 mm Hg were significant predictors of an adverse outcome (odds ratio [OR], 25.8; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.7-243.8; p=0.005 and OR, 11.8; 95% CI, 1.2-115.3; p=0.034, respectively). Conclusion: Elevated serum GDF-15 level and $PaCO_2$>37 mm Hg were found to predict an adverse outcome independently in patients with COPD exacerbation, suggesting the possibility that serum GDF-15 could be used as a prognostic biomarker of COPD exacerbation.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.561-569
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• 2014

Ceria ($CeO_2$) was used to increase the durability of the membrane in the polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) circumstance. The sulfonated polyether ether ketone (SPEEK) as polymer matrix was prepared in the sulfonation reaction of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) to improve electrochemical characteristics. After sulfonation reaction, the organic-inorganic blended composite membranes were prepared by means of sol-gel casting method with loading the highly dispersed $CeO_2$ and Cs-substituted molybdophosphoric acid (Cs-MoPA) with cross-linking agent (tetrapropyl orthosilicate). Consequently, the composite membrane CL-SPEEK/Silane 4wt%/Cs-MoPA/Ceria(1%) showed the improved characteristics such as 82% of water content, 0.11136 S/cm of proton conductivity at $80^{\circ}C$, 55.50 MPa of tensile strength and 4.37% of breeding out of MoPA.

• 한국동물번식학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물번식학회 2003년도 학술발표대회 발표논문초록집
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• pp.60-60
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• 2003

소의 난포란과 난구세포의 체외배양시 plasminogen activators(PAs)의 생산을 보고하였다 (Choi 등, 1998). 따라서 본 연구는 돼지 난포란 및 난구세포의 체외성숙시 PAs의 생산을 SDS-PAGE와 Zymogram을 이용하여 조사하였다. PCOCs는 도축암퇘지의 난소로부터 채취하여, 난구세포가 충실한 것만 선별하였으며, 실험구에 사용될 난구세포는 pipetting에 의해 분리하여 이용하였다. 돼지 신선정액은 D-PBS로 1,500 rpm, 5분간 2회 원심분리하여 정장물질을 제거하고, 3회째는 5mM caffein이 함유된 BO(Brackett과 Oliphant, 1985) 배양액으로 세정하였다. 처리한 돼지 정액은 1$\times$$10^{8}$ cells/$m\ell$로 조정하여 20${\mu}\ell$씩 분주하고 0, 1, 2, 3 또는 4시간 동안 39$^{\circ}C$ 5% $CO_2$, 95% 공기인 배양기에서 수정능획득을 유도하였다. 배양이 완료된 정액은 20${\mu}\ell$의 sample buffer(5% SDS, 20% glycerol, 0.0025% bromophenol blue 그리고 0.125M Tris HC1 buffer)에 넣어 -7$0^{\circ}C$ 동결기에 보관하였다. 전기영동은 4% stacking gel과 10% separating gel로 분리하였으며, 20 mA에서 90분간 실시하였다. Zymogram은 Choi 등(1988)의 방법에 따라 실시하여 PAs의 생산을 확인하였으며, 이상의 실험은 3반복을 실시하였다. 시험구 전체에서 urokinase type plasminogen activator(uPA)가 확인되었으며, 체외수정능 획득시간에는 차이가 없었다. 두 종류의 고분자량의 uPA의존성 영역이 나타났으며, 분자량은 65kD과 62 kD이었다. 이러한 결과로 볼 때 Hart 등(1986)이 uPA의 경우 다양한 영역의 분자량 변이를 확인할 수 있었다고 한 것과 동일하였으며, 돼지 정자가 체외수정능 획득시 uPA를 생산하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.