• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.516-521
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• 1994

새로운 17종의 imazapyr 유도체인 3-(N-methyl-N(X)-치환-phenylaminooxoacetyl)-2-(4-isopropyl-5-oxo-2-imidazoline-2-yl)pyridine, 6을 합성하고 3-(N-methyl-N(X)-치환-phenylaminooxoacetyl group중의 X-치환기 변화에 따른 구조와 옥수수(Zea mays L.)와 참비듬(Amaranthus viridis L.)에 대한 발아 전의 제초활성에 미치는 관계(SAR)를 검토 한 바, 옥수수의 경우에는 MR상수의 적정값(optimal value)이 $5.56\;cm^3/mol$이었으므로 이 값보다 크거나 작을수록 제초활성이 작았다. 참비듬의 경우에는 $L_1$상수의 적정값이 3.34 A이므로 이 값에 가까울수록 제초활성이 클 것임을 알 수 있었다. 특히, 2,5-difluoro group 치환체, 6i는 참비듬에 가장 큰 제초활성을 나타내었으나 옥수수에는 가장 작은 제초활성을 미치므로써 현저하게 두 초종간에 선택성을 나타내는 화합물이었다.

• 지질공학
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.455-463
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 치핑작업중에 콘크리트에 발생할 수 있는 손상균열을 정량분석하기 위해 X-ray CT 이미지를 이용하는 방법을 제안하고자 한다. 이를 위해 치핑작업을 수행한 후, 균열이 발생한 콘크리트 블록을 코어링하여 직경 50 mm, 길이 100 mm의 시편을 준비하였다. 그 후 마이크로 포커스 X-ray CT 촬영을 하여 얻은 이미지를 3D 이미지로 재구성(reconstruction)하였다. 이렇게 얻어진 3D CT 이미지에 3DMA (3 Dimensional Medial axis Analysis)법을 적용하여, 손상 평가 파라메타로 시편의 위치에 따라 균열의 성질을 평가하여 손상을 분석하였다. 분석결과 치핑에 의한 손상은 치핑 표면으로부터 3 cm 깊이까지 발생한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 CT이미지 공간분석법에서 사용되는 여러 파라메타 중 공극률 지표(Porosity index), Burn number 그리고 Medial axis 의 파라메타를 이용해 치핑표면 근처의 손상 분석이 가능하다는 것이 확인되었다. 이 방법은 내부구조에 변화가 발생한 암석을 대상으로 한 연구에서도 비파괴 상태로 내부의 균열 평가, 가시화에 적용가능하다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제61권2호
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• pp.43-48
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• 2018

Purpose: Human adenovirus infection mimics Kawasaki disease (KD) but can be detected in KD patients. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical differences between KD with adenovirus infection and only adenoviral infection and to identify biomarkers for prediction of adenovirus-positive KD from isolated adenoviral infection. Methods: A total of 147 patients with isolated adenovirus were identified by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. In addition, 11 patients having KD with adenovirus, who were treated with intravenous immunoglobulin therapy during the acute phase of KD were also evaluated. Results: Compared with the adenoviral infection group, the KD with adenovirus group was significantly associated with frequent lip and tongue changes, skin rash and changes in the extremities. In the laboratory parameters, higher C-reactive protein (CRP) level and presence of hypoalbuminemia and sterile pyuria were significantly associated with the KD group. In the multivariate analysis, lip and tongue changes (odds ratio [OR], 1.416; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.151-1.741; P=0.001), high CRP level (OR, 1.039; 95% CI 1.743-1.454; P= 0.021) and sterile pyuria (OR 1.052; 95% CI 0.861-1.286; P=0.041) were the significant predictive factors of KD. In addition, the cutoff CRP level related to KD with adenoviral detection was 56 mg/L, with a sensitivity of 81.8% and a specificity of 75.9%. Conclusion: Lip and tongue changes, higher serum CRP level and sterile pyuria were significantly correlated with adenovirus-positive KD.

• 분석과학
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.74-82
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• 2010

휴대형 형광 분석기의 개발을 위한 사전 기초연구로서 탁상형 및 휴대형 X-선 형광분석기를 이용하여 플라스틱 중의 Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr (IV), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 및 polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)의 RoHS 규제 물질에 대하여 비교 분석하였다. 규제 물질이 0~1,200 mg/kg의 농도로 함유된 폴리에틸렌 및 폴리프로필렌 인증표준물질을 사용하여 측정시간에 따른 최적의 분석 조건을 확립하고, 각 규제 물질의 검량곡선을 작성하였다. 플라스틱 인증표준물질과 시료 중의 Pb, Hg, Cd, 총 Cr 및 총 Br 함량을 탁상형 X-선 형광분석기의 empirical (EM) 법 및 fundamental parameter (FP) 법으로 정량분석하고 그 결과를 휴대형 X-선 형광분석기와 비교 하였다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.184-190
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• 2008

The purpose of this study was to compare the dietary habits, nutrient intake, bone mineral density(BMD) and bone metabolism in Korean male collegians as related to smoking situation. One hundred sixty one young adult males at the age of 20-26 participated in this study. The subjects were divided into four groups: non smoker(n=42), light smoker(n=34), moderate smoker(n=49) and heavy smoker(n=36). The anthropometric characteristics, smoking situations, dietary habits and nutrient intakes were observed. Bone status of the calcaneus was measured by using quantitative ultrasound(QUS). Bone metabolism markers including serum alkaline phosphatase activity(ALP) and N-mid osteocalcin(OC) were analyzed. There were no significant differences in height, weight, BMI, energy and calcium intake among the four groups. Iron intake of moderate and heavy smoker was significantly lower than that of light smoker. Heavy smokers consumed significantly lower vitamin C than moderate smokers, and their coffee consumption and lifetime alcohol consumption were significantly highest among the 4 groups. QUS parameters and serum ALP were not significantly different among the four groups. Serum OC levels were significantly lower in heavy and non smoker group compared to the moderate smoker group. In conclusion, heavy smokers in young male collegians had undesirable lifestyle and dietary habits, like as high consumption of coffee and alcohol, and low intake of Fe and vitamin C. Although, there was no significant difference in their current bone status from the other groups, these undesirable factors with heavy smoking may affect their bone health in the long term.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.309-315
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• 2011

A sensitive and specific liquid chromatographic method coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was developed for the analysis of ambroxol (active moiety of acebrophylline). After acetonitrile precipitation of proteins from plasma samples, ambroxol and the domperidone (internal standard, IS) were eluted on a C18 column. The isocratic mobile phase was consisted of 10 mM ammonium acetate and methanol (10 : 90, v/v), with flow rate at 0.2 mL/min. A tandem mass spectrometer, as detector, was used for quantitative analysis in positive mode by a multiple reaction monitoring mode to monitor the m/z 379.2${\rightarrow}$264.0 and the m/z 426.2${\rightarrow}$175.1 transitions for ambroxol and the IS, respectively. Twenty four healthy Korean male subjects received two capsules (100 mg ${\times}$ 2) of either the test or the reference formulation of acebrophylline HCl in a 2 ${\times}$ 2 crossover study, this was followed by a 1week washout period between either formulation. $AUC_{0-t}$ (the area under the plasma concentration-time curve) was calculated by the linear trapezoidal rule. $C_{max}$ (maximum plasma drug concentration) and $T_{max}$ (time to reach $C_{max}$) were compiled from the plasma concentration-time data. The 90% confidence intervals for the log transformed data were acceptable range of log 0.8 to log 1.25 (e.g., log 0.8964 - log 0.9910 for $AUC_{0-t}$ log 0.8690 - log 1.0750 for $C_{max}$). The major parameters, $AUC_{0-t}$ and $C_{max}$ met the criteria of Korea Food and Drug Administration for bioequivalence indicating that Acephyll$^{(R)}$ capsule (test) is bioequivalent to Surfolase$^{(R)}$ capsule (reference).

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.120-125
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• 2012

The aim of this study was to investigate the influencing factors that characterize low density lipoprotein (LDL) phenotype and the levels of LDL particle size in healthy Korean women. In 57 healthy Korean women (mean age, $57.4{\pm}13.1$ yrs), anthropometric and biochemical parameters such as lipid profiles and LDL particle size were measured. Dietary intake was estimated by a developed semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. The study subjects were divided into two groups: LDL phenotype A (mean size: $269.7{\AA}$, n = 44) and LDL phenotype B (mean size: $248.2{\AA}$, n = 13). Basic characteristics were not significantly different between the two groups. The phenotype B group had a higher body mass index, higher serum levels of triglyceride, total-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, apolipoprotein (apo)B, and apoCIII but lower levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol and LDL particle size than those of the phenotype A group. LDL particle size was negatively correlated with serum levels of triglyceride (r = -0.732, $P$ < 0.001), total-cholesterol, apoB, and apoCIII, as well as carbohydrate intake (%En) and positively correlated with serum levels of HDL-cholesterol and ApoA1 and fat intake (%En). A stepwise multiple linear regression analysis revealed that carbohydrate intake (%En) and serum triglyceride levels were the primary factors influencing LDL particle size ($P$ < 0.001, $R^2$ = 0.577). This result confirmed that LDL particle size was closely correlated with circulating triglycerides and demonstrated that particle size is significantly associated with dietary carbohydrate in Korean women.

• 한국철도학회논문집
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.144-150
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• 2009

환경 친화적인 철도 노선선정 예 관련된 전문가의 의견을 설문조사하여, 철도노선 환경에 영향을 미치는 주요 환경 영향인자를 연구하였으며, 주요 영향인자와 관련된 7개의 환경항목은 환경 친화적인 철도 노선의 대안 선정을 위한 6개 분야 20개 환경영향평가 항목에서 추출하였다. 최적의 철도노선을 선정하기 위해서는, 여러 대안은 비교되어야 하고 각 대안의 환경성 평가는 7개의 환경영향인자를 모두 고려하는 포괄적인 평가에 의해 행해져야 한다. 이 문제를 해결하기 위하여 본 연구에서는 계층구조를 이용하여 복잡한 문제를 간단하고 객관적으로 결론을 내리는데 용이한 AHP 기법을 이용하였다. 이에 따라 전문가에 의한 환경평가항목의 가중치를 기본 값으로 정하고 GUI를 활용한 정량화시스템을 개발하였다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.195-200
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• 2013

Secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteines-like protein 1 (SPARCL1), an extracellular matrix glycoprotein, has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several disorders including cancer. However, little is known about the expression and significance of SPARCL1 in human breast cancer. The aim of this study was to determine the expression pattern and clinicopathological significance of SPARCL1 in a Chinese breast cancer cohort. mRNA and protein expression of SPARCL1 in human breast cancer cell lines and breast cancer tissues was detected using the reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, real-time quantitative PCR, and Western blotting, respectively. Immunostaining of SPARCL1 in 282 Chinese breast cancer samples was examined and associations with clinicopathological parameters were analyzed. Compared to the positive expression in immortalized human breast epithelial cells, SPARCL1 was nearly absent in human breast cancer cell lines. Similarly, a significantly reduced expression of SPARCL1 was observed in human breast cancer tissues compared to that in normal breast epithelial tissues, for both mRNA and protein levels (P < 0.001). Immunohistochemical analysis showed that strong cytoplasmic immunostaining of SPARCL1 was observed in almost all normal breast samples (43/45) while moderate and strong immunostaining of SPARCL1 was only detected in 191 of 282 (67.7%) breast cancer cases. Moreover, down-regulation of SPARCL1 was significantly correlated with lymphatic metastasis (P = 0.020) and poor grade (P = 0.044). In conclusion, SPARCL1 may be involved in the breast tumorigenesis and serve as a promising target for therapy of breast cancer.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.280-287
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• 2013

Flow accelerated corrosion(FAC) of the carbon steel piping in pressurized water reactors(PWRs) has been major issue in nuclear industry. Severe accident at Surry Unit 2 in 1986 initiated the worldwide interest in this area. Major parameters influencing FAC are material composition, microstructure, water chemistry, and hydrodynamics. Qualitative behaviors of FAC have been well understood but quantitative data about FAC have not been published for proprietary reason. In order to minimize the FAC in PWRs, the optimal method is to control water chemistry factors. Chemistry factors influencing FAC such as pH, corrosion potential, and hydrazine contents were reviewed in this paper. FAC rate decreased with pH up to 10 because magnetite solubility decreased with pH. Corrosion potential is generally controlled dissolved oxygen (DO) and hydrazine in secondary water. DO increased corrosion potential. FAC rate decreased with DO by stabilizing magnetite at low DO concentration or by formation of hematite at high DO concentration. Even though hydrazine is generally used to remove DO, hydrazine itself thermally decomposed to ammonia, nitrogen, and hydrogen raising pH. Hydrazine could react with iron and increased FAC rate. Effect of hydrazine on FAC is rather complex and should be careful in FAC analysis. FAC could be managed by adequate combination of pH, corrosion potential, and hydrazine.