• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.87-94
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• 2017

Tissue engineering (TE) has been developed to create functional organs and tissue by combining 3D matrix and cells in vitro. Vascularization and angiogenesis are utmost important for supply of nutrients and oxygen in tissue engineered organs. The present study was performed to isolate and characterize primary endothelial cells (EC) from aorta of alpha 1, 3-enzyme galactosyltransferase knock out (GalT KO) pig, to minimize immune rejection and analyze body immune system for future xenotransplantation studies. Isolation of primary EC from aorta were performed by incubation with dispase for 8-10 min at $37^{\circ}C$. Primary EC were cultured in EC growth medium on different extra cellular matrix (ECM), either collagen or gelation. Primary EC exhibits morphological characteristics and showed positive expressions of EC specific marker proteins i.e. PECAM1, KDR and VWF despite of their ECM surface; however, on collagen based surface they showed increase in mRNA level analyzed by qPCR. Primary EC cultured on collagen were sorted by flow cytometer using KDR marker and cultured as KDR positive cells and KDR negative cells, respectively. KDR positive cells showed dramatically increased in PECAM1 and VWF level as compared to KDR negative cells. Based on the above results, primary EC derived from GalT KO are successfully isolated and survived continuously in culture without becoming overgrown by fibroblast. Therefore, they can be utilize for xeno organ transfer, tissue engineering, and immune rejection study in future.

• Journal of Biomedical and Translational Research
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.116-124
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• 2018

Korean Native Pig (KNP) has a uniform black coat color, excellent meat quality, white colored fat, solid fat structure and good marbling. However, its growth performance is low, while the western origin Yorkshire pig has high growth performance. To take advantage of the unique performance of the two pig breeds, we raised crossbreeds (KNP ${\times}$ Yorkshire to make use of the heterotic effect. We then analyzed the liver transcriptome as it plays an important role in fat metabolism. We sampled at two stages: 10 weeks and at 26 weeks. The stages were chosen to correspond to the change in feeding system. A total of 16 pigs (8 from each stage) were sampled and RNA sequencing was performed. The reads were mapped to the reference genome and differential expression analysis was performed with edgeR package. A total of 324 genes were found to be significantly differentially expressed (${\left|log2FC\right|}$ > 1 & q < 0.01), out of which 180 genes were up-regulated and 144 genes were down-regulated. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) showed that the samples clustered according to stages. Functional annotation of significant DEGs (differentially expressed genes) showed that GO terms such as DNA replication, cell division, protein phosphorylation, regulation of signal transduction by p53 class mediator, ribosome, focal adhesion, DNA helicase activity, protein kinase activity etc. were enriched. KEGG pathway analysis showed that the DEGs functioned in cell cycle, Ras signaling pathway, p53 signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway etc. Twenty-nine transcripts were also part of the DEGs, these were predominantly Cys2His2-like fold group (C2H2) family of zinc fingers. A protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis showed that there were three highly interconnected clusters, suggesting an enrichment of genes with similar biological function. This study presents the first report of liver tissue specific gene regulation in a cross-bred Korean pig.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권10호
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• pp.115-126
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• 2021

본 연구의 목적은 디자인 실기 수업의 본질은 유지하면서 다양하고 유연한 학습 환경을 제공하기 위해 블렌디드 러닝 사례를 면밀하게 분석하고, 수업 단계별로 블렌디드 러닝을 지원하는 학습 환경과 학생들의 활용도 및 교육 경험을 파악하는 것이다. 이를 위해 실제 주택 및 실내디자인 CAD 교과목에서 블렌디드 러닝을 적용하여 수업의 운영 및 내용, 수업 평가 등을 분석하였다. 수업 평가를 위해 강의 평가, LMS 활동평가, 수업을 진행한 전후 설문을 통한 블렌디드 러닝에 대한 경험 및 만족도를 조사하였다. 평가 결과는 장소와 시간의 제한 없이 실시간 피드백 기회의 부여, 다양한 상호작용의 기회 제공, 문자에 의한 대화 등 학습자의 활용도가 기존의 전통적인 대면 수업보다 우수하였다는 점에서 블렌디드 러닝 방식을 적용하는 것이 더 적절함을 시사한다. 또한, 사전조사의 결과, 네트워크나 기타 문제로 인해 집중도가 떨어지고 소통 부분에서 불편함을 느꼈다는 의견을 해결하기 위한 방안으로 디자인 실기 수업에서 이론 및 강의 부분은 비대면으로, 개별 질의응답 및 피드백은 대면 및 비대면으로 진행하여 사후조사 결과에서는 집중도와 효율성을 높일 수 있었음을 알 수 있었다. 이는 디자인 실기 수업에서 온라인 환경을 적극 활용할 수 있는 가능성을 시사한다.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.126-137
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• 2022

Objective: Efficient gene editing technology is critical for successful knock-in in domestic animals. RAD51 recombinase (RAD51) gene plays an important role in strand invasion during homologous recombination (HR) in mammals, and is regulated by checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1) and CHK2 genes, which are upstream elements of RAD51 recombinase (RAD51). In addition, mismatch repair (MMR) system is inextricably linked to HR-related pathways and regulates HR via heteroduplex rejection. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate whether clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats/CRISPR-associated 9 (CRISPR/Cas9)-mediated knock-in efficiency of human lactoferrin (hLF) knock-in vector in the bovine β-casein gene locus can be increased by suppressing DNA MMR-related genes (MSH2, MSH3, MSH6, MLH1, and PMS2) and overexpressing DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair-related genes (RAD51, CHK1, CHK2). Methods: Bovine mammary epithelial (MAC-T) cells were transfected with a knock-in vector, RAD51, CHK1, or CHK2 overexpression vector and CRISPR/sgRNA expression vector to target the bovine β-casein gene locus, followed by treatment of the cells with CdCl₂ for 24 hours. After 3 days of CdCl₂ treatment, the knock-in efficiency was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The mRNA expression levels of DNA MMR-related and DNA DSB repair-related genes were assessed by quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR). Results: Treatment with CdCl₂ decreased the mRNA expression of RAD51 and MMRrelated genes but did not increase the knock-in efficiency in MAC-T cells. Also, the overexpression of DNA DSB repair-related genes in MAC-T cells did not significantly affect the mRNA expression of MMR-related genes and failed to increase the knock-in efficiency. Conclusion: Treatment with CdCl₂ inhibited the mRNA levels of RAD51 and DNA MMR-related genes in MAC-T cells. However, the function of MMR pathway in relation to HR may differ in various cell types or species.

• 천문학회지
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.123-130
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• 2022

We present the analysis of a planetary microlensing event OGLE-2019-BLG-0362 with a shortduration anomaly (~0.4 days) near the peak of the light curve, which is caused by the resonant caustic. The event has a severe degeneracy with ∆𝜒² = 0.9 between the close and the wide binary lens models both with planet-host mass ratio q ≃ 0.007. We measure the angular Einstein radius but not the microlens parallax, and thus we perform a Bayesian analysis to estimate the physical parameters of the lens. We find that the OGLE-2019-BLG-0362L system is a super-Jovian-mass planet $M_p=3.26^{+0.83}_{-0.58}M_J $ orbiting an M dwarf $M_h=0.42^{+0.34}_{-0.23}M_{\odot}$ at a distance $D_L=5.83^{+1.04}_{-1.55}kpc$. The projected star-planet separation is ${\alpha}_{\bot}= 2.18^{+0.58}_{-0.72}AU$, which indicates that the planet lies beyond the snow line of the host star.

• BMB Reports
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.275-280
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• 2022

The treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) is challenging due to its complex etiology. From epidermal disruption to chronic inflammation, various cells and inflammatory pathways contribute to the progression of AD. As with immunosuppressants, general inhibition of inflammatory pathways can be effective, but this approach is not suitable for long-term treatment due to its side effects. This study aimed to identify a plant extract (PE) with anti-inflammatory effects on multiple cell types involved in AD development and provide relevant mechanistic evidence. Degranulation was measured in RBL-2H3 cells to screen 30 PEs native to South Korea. To investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of Parasenecio auriculatus var. matsumurana Nakai extract (PAE) in AD, production of cytokines and nitric oxide, activation status of FcεRI and TLR4 signaling, cell-cell junction, and cell viability were evaluated using qRT-PCR, western blotting, confocal microscopy, Griess system, and an MTT assay in RBL-2H3, HEK293, RAW264.7, and HaCaT cells. For in vivo experiments, a DNCBinduced AD mouse model was constructed, and hematoxylin and eosin, periodic acid-Schiff, toluidine blue, and F4/80-staining were performed. The chemical constituents of PAE were analyzed by HPLC-MS. By measuring the anti-degranulation effects of 30 PEs in RBL-2H3 cells, we found that Paeonia lactiflora Pall., PA, and Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) Libosch. ex Steud. show an inhibitory activity of more than 50%. Of these, PAE most dramatically and consistently suppressed cytokine expression, including IL-4, IL-9, IL-13, and TNF-α. PAE potently inhibited FcεRI signaling, which mechanistically supports its basophil-stabilizing effects, and PAE downregulated cytokines and NO production in macrophages via perturbation of toll-like receptor signaling. Moreover, PAE suppressed cytokine production in keratinocytes and upregulated the expression of tight junction molecules ZO-1 and occludin. In a DNCB-induced AD mouse model, the topical application of PAE significantly improved atopic index scores, immune cell infiltration, cytokine expression, abnormal activation of signaling molecules in FcεRI and TLR signaling, and damaged skin structure compared with dexamethasone. The anti-inflammatory effect of PAE was mainly due to integerrimine. Our findings suggest that PAE could potently inhibit multi-inflammatory cells involved in AD development, synergistically block the propagation of inflammatory responses, and thus alleviate AD symptoms.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.549-564
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Oxidative stress is caused by an imbalance between harmful free radicals and antioxidants. Long-term oxidative stress can lead to an "exhausted" status of antioxidant defense system triggering development of metabolic syndrome and chronic inflammation. Green perilla (Perilla frutescens) is commonly used in Asian cuisines and traditional medicine in southeast Asia. Green perilla possesses numerous beneficial effects including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant functions. To investigate the potentials of green perilla leaf extract (PE) on oxidative stress, we induced oxidative stress by high-fat diet (HFD) in aging mice. MATERIALS/METHODS: C57BL/6J male mice were fed HFD continuously for 53 weeks. Then, mice were divided into three groups for 12 weeks: a normal diet fed reference group (NDcon), high-fat diet fed group (HDcon), and high-fat diet PE treated group (HDPE, 400 mg/kg of body weight). Biochemical analyses of serum and liver tissues were performed to assess metabolic and inflammatory damage and oxidative status. Hepatic gene expression of oxidative stress and inflammation related enzymes were evaluated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). RESULTS: PE improved hepatopathology. PE also improved the lipid profiles and antioxidant enzymes, including hepatic glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in serum and liver. Hepatic gene expressions of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory related enzymes, such as SOD-1, CAT, interleukin 4 (IL-4) and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf2) were significantly enhanced by PE. PE also reduced the levels of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in the serum and liver; moreover, PE suppressed hepatic gene expression involved in pro-inflammatory response; Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), nitric oxide synthase (NOS), interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), and interleukin 6 (IL-6). CONCLUSIONS: This research opens opportunities for further investigations of PE as a functional food and possible anti-aging agent due to its attenuative effects against oxidative stress, resulting from HFD and aging in the future.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제25권10호
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• pp.111-122
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• 2009

지반에 포함된 입자의 용해작용은 흙의 강도를 저하시키고, 지하구조물의 침하를 발생시킨다. 본 논문에서는 입자용해시 혼합재의 물리적 특성 변화를 조사하고자 하였다. 침하량 측정과 전단파 측정과 같은 거시적 반응을 평가하기 위해, 소금과 모래로 구성된 혼합재를 사용하였다. 또한, 광탄성(photoelastic) 디스크와 얼음 디스크 혼합재를 이용하여 힘 연결고리(force chain), 간극, 접촉점수(coordination number), 그리고 수평력 변화와 같은 미시적 거동을 분석하였다. 소금-모래 혼합재에서 전단파는 압밀셀에 설치된 다단의 벤더 엘리먼트로 측정되었고, 광탄성 디스크-얼음 디스크 혼합재의 역학적 거동은 로드셀과 디지털 이미지를 이용하여 분석되었다. 실험결과, 소금의 용해시 전단파 속도는 초기에는 감소한 후에 증가한 후 일정한 값으로 수렴하였다. 용해가능 입자의 크기가 커질수록 그리고 입자패킹이 불규칙해질수록 입자용해시 수평력의 변화가 더 커지는 것을 알 수 있었다. 용해 후, 간극비는 증가했고, 접촉점수는 감소하였다. 본 연구에서는 힘 연결고리, 간극비, 접촉점수와 같은 입자의 거동변화가 전단파 속도와 전체시스템의 수평력 변화 같은 전체적인 거동에 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제28권5A호
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• pp.737-746
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• 2008

최근 들어 비파괴기술이 발달함에 따라, 콘크리트 구조물의 건전성 평가에 전자기 특성을 이용한 평가기법이 적용되고 있다. 시멘트 건설재료와 같은 절연성 재료는 고유한 유전상수 또는 전도율을 가지므로 특성화될 수 있는데, 이러한 전자기 특성은 물-시멘트비, 단위 시멘트 량과 같은 배합조건에 따라 변화하게 된다. 실내조건에 노출된 시멘트 모르타르는 일반적으로 수분에 포화되지 않으므로, 공극률이 전자기특성에 큰 영향을 미치는데, 이러한 공극률은 주로 초기재령에서 결정되어지며, 양생조건에 따라 매우 민감하게 변화한다. 본 연구에서는 4가지 종류의 물-시멘트비를 가진 시멘트 모르타르를 대상으로, 전자기 특성(유전상수, 전도율)을 광범위 대역인 0.2 GHz~20 GHz 범위에서 측정하였다. 각 시편은 배합 후 0일에서 28일까지 총 5가지의 다른 수중양생기간을 가지도록 하였으며, 28일 이후, 실내노출상태에서 전자기 특성을 측정하였다. 한편 28일 재령시, 수은압입법을 통하여 공극률을 분석하였으며, 실내상태의 수분손실을 측정하여 포화도를 평가하였다. 양생초기부터 변화하는 공극률을 평가하기 위해, 초기재령 콘크리트의 거동 평가 프로그램을 이용하여 시멘트 모르타르의 공극률 변화를 분석하였으며, 측정된 전자기 특성의 변화를 분석하였다. 전자기 특성을 영향인자(재령, 물-시멘트비)와 쉽게 비교하기 위해서, 5 GHz~20 GHz 영역의 값을 하나의 평균값으로 도출하였다. 초기재령에서 평균화된 유전상수와 전도율은 물-시멘트비의 감소에 따라서 선형으로 증가하였으며, 4주의 양생기간동안 물-시멘트비에 관계없이 양생기간의 제곱근에 비례하여 증가하였다.

• 우주기술과 응용
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.165-198
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• 2023

2021년 국제 우주감시학회(AMOS)에 발표된 논문에 따르면, 저궤도 우주공간의 우주물체 간 충돌가능성은 작동중인 위성이 아니라 발사체 상단, 폐위성 등 우주 쓰레기에 의한 충돌확률이 높고, 우주교통관제(space traffic management)를 통해 그 충돌 가능성을 줄일 것을 제안하고 있다. 이러한 배경에 최근 우주공간에 위성 등 우주물체의 급속한 증가로 우주 쓰레기(debris) 문제가 국제적인 주요 도전과제로 부각되고 있고, 이에 지난 2022년 9월 뉴욕에서 열린 유엔총회에 한국을 포함한 유엔 회원국들이 수직발사식 위성요격미사일(anti-satellite, ASAT) 실험을 실시하지 않도록 하는 결의안 채택을 통해 전세계 8개국(23년 6월 기준 13개국)이 ASAT 실험을 실시하지 않기로 했다. 또한, 우주 쓰레기를 줄이기 위한 방안이 민간 분야에서 활발히 연구되고 있는데, 이러한 우주 쓰레기 상용서비스는 필요시 군사적으로도 사용이 가능할 것으로 판단된다. 이에 우주 쓰레기 제거기술 현황, 우주위협 평가 및 궤도 상 랑데부 및 근접기동작전 사례에 대해 알아보고, 우주 강국의 우주 쓰레기 제거기술을 활용한 우주무기 개발 개연성에 대해 고찰하겠다. 그리고 미래 우주전장을 대비하기 위한 우주기동전(space maneuver warfare) 이해를 통해 새로운 우주추진체계의 개발 필요성에 대해 제언하고자 한다.