• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.494-502
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• 2018

Breast cancer is currently the most prevalent cancer in women, and its incidence increases every year. Azole antifungal drugs were recently found to have antitumor efficacy in several cancer types. They contain an imidazole (clotrimazole and ketoconazole) or a triazole (fluconazole and itraconazole) ring. Using human breast adenocarcinoma cells (MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231), we evaluated the effects of azole drugs on cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle, migration, and invasion, and investigated the underlying mechanisms. Clotrimazole and ketoconazole inhibited the proliferation of both cell lines while fluconazole and itraconazole did not. In addition, clotrimazole and ketoconazole inhibited the motility of MDA-MB-231 cells and induced $G_1$-phase arrest in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells, as determined by cell cycle analysis and immunoblot data. Moreover, Transwell invasion and gelatin zymography assays revealed that clotrimazole and ketoconazole suppressed invasiveness through the inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase 9 in MDA-MB-231 cells, although no significant changes in invasiveness were observed in MCF-7 cells. There were no significant changes in any of the observed parameters with fluconazole or itraconazole treatment in either breast cancer cell line. Taken together, imidazole antifungal drugs showed strong antitumor activity in breast cancer cells through induction of apoptosis and $G_1$ arrest in both MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells and suppression of invasiveness via matrix metalloproteinase 9 inhibition in MDA-MB-231 cells. Imidazole drugs have well-established pharmacokinetic profiles and known toxicity, which can make these generic drugs strong candidates for repositioning as antitumor therapies.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.488-502
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• 2020

In this study, the moisture absorption and desorption properties presented by the Health-Friendly Housing Construction Standards of South Korea were compared using the wood of three tree species (Douglas-fir, Hinoki, Larch) and two types of wood-based materials(Plywood, WML Board^Ⓡ). The national standards for functional building materials present that the amounts of moisture absorption and desorption should be at least 65g/㎡ on average, respectively according to the test method under KS F 2611:2009. Therefore, in this study, the moisture absorption/desorption properties of materials with no treatment (Control), with punching, and with surface stain finishing and the moisture absorption/desorption property improvement effects of the treatments were compared and analyzed. According to the results of this study, it was evaluated that all five types of wood and wood-based materials tested did not satisfy the amount of moisture absorption/desorption of at least 65g/㎡, which is the performance standard for moisture absorption/desorption functional building materials, indicating that untreated wood and wood-based materials cannot be applied as functional finishing materials according to the Health-Friendly Housing Construction Standards. The surface stain finishing greatly reduced the moisture absorption and desorption rates of the materials, and the amounts of moisture absorbed and desorbed were also shown to decrease by at least two times on average. When the surfaces of the materials were punched with Ø4mm holes at intervals of 20 mm, the moisture absorption/desorption areas increased from 18% to 51%, and this increase was shown to be capable of increasing the amounts of moisture absorbed/desorbed by 29% on average at the minimum, and 81% on average at the maximum. The effects of punching were shown to be identical even in cases where the materials were stain finished. For the application of wood or wood-based materials as eco-friendly, health-friendly, and moisture absorption/desorption functional building materials hereafter, it is judged that new physical and chemical improvement studies should be conducted, and treatment methods should be developed.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.494-502
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to understand distribution characteristics of organic matters through concentration of $BOD_5$, $COD_{Mn}$ and TOC in 31 streams in Han River region, and to establish the relationship among organic matter concentration, and discharge load and flow rate. Concentration of $BOD_5$ and TOC in 22 streams were above IV grade except 9, and the average 80.9 % of total organic matter (by TOC) accounted for dissolved organic type. Correlation among organic matter parameters were higher ($r^2$ > 0.78) and the relationship between TOC and $COD_{Mn}$ concentration was higher than $BOD_5$. Ratio of biodegradable organic matter/total organic matter in the 31 streams was estimated at 41.4 % with $BOD_5$ oxidation rate, and 78.0 % with $BOD_5/COD_{Mn}$ concentration ratio. Ratio of $NBOD/BOD_5$ concentration in four sites with $BOD_5/COD_{Mn}$ concentration ratio exceeding 1 ranged from 54.5 % ~ 79.3 %. Among 979 flow rate data measured at 31 streams, 87 % of measured data was below 0.1 cms and increased water pollution under low flow conditions. Correlation between $BOD_5$ concentration and $BOD_5$ discharge load in the watershed was low, and it was revealed that several streams have more $BOD_5$ delivery load than $BOD_5$ discharge load. Results suggest that many biodegradable forms of organic matter are being introduced into the stream from pollutant sources in the watershed.

• BMB Reports
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.493-502
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• 2004

The genetic diversity and species-diagnostic markers in the introduced apple snail, Pomacea canaliculata and in the native Thai apple snails; Pila ampullacea, P. angelica, P. pesmei, and P. polita, were investigated by restriction analysis of COI and are reported for the first time. Twenty-one composite haplotypes showing non-overlapping distributions among species were found. Genetic heterogeneity analysis indicated significant differences between species (P < 0.0001) and within P. pesmei (P < 0.0001) and P. angelica (P < 0.0004). No such heterogeneity was observed in Pomacea canaliculata (P > 0.0036 as modified by the Bonferroni procedure), P. ampullacea (P = 0.0824-1.000) and P. polita (P = 1.0000). A neighbor-joining tree based on genetic distance between pairs of composite haplotypes differentiated all species and indicated that P. angelica and P. pesmei are closely related phylogenetically. In addition, the 16S rDNA of these species was cloned and sequenced. A species-specific PCR for P. canaliculata was successfully developed with a sensitivity of detection of approximately 50 pg of the target DNA template. The amplification of genomic DNA (50 pg and 25 ng) isolated from the fertilized eggs, and juveniles (1, 7, and 15 d after hatching) of Pomacea canaliculata was also successful, and suggested that Pomacea canaliculata and Pila species can be discriminated from the early stages of development.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.493-502
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• 2008

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate on the regenerative capacity by using different size of graft materials around bony defect around implant. Material and Methods: Dental implant fixtures(Bio-TIS, Korea) were placed into the tibia of 8 rabbits. After placement of implant, artificial defects were created for each group, and the size of bone graft materials were used according to each designated group. 4 weeks after surgery, 8 rabbits were sacrificed. The histologic and histomorphometrical study were done for comparison of the regenerative capacity using $80-90{\mu}m$ and $200{\sim}1000{\mu}m$ size of grafting materials of OCS-$B^{(R)}$. Result: Matured bone formation was significantly increased more in Group E1($80-90{\mu}m$) than in Group E2($200{\sim}1000{\mu}m$). Group E1($80-90{\mu}m$) showed more significant augmentation in marginal length of graft material per unit area than Group E2($200{\sim}1000{\mu}m$). Group E1($80-90{\mu}m$) showed more interspace in graft material than Group E2($200{\sim}1000{\mu}m$). Control group showed no new bone formation around and inside of implanted fixture. Conclusion: Small grafting material size has great influence on bone regeneration.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.274-277
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 건강한 한국인 분변으로부터 Ruminococcus sp. KGMB03662 균주를 분리하고 유전체서열을 PacBio Sequel 플랫폼을 사용하여 분석하였다. 염색체의 크기는 2,707,502 bp로 G + C 구성 비율은 43.09%, 총 유전자수는 2,484개, 단백질 코딩 유전자는 2,367개, rRNA는 14개 및 tRNA는 53개로 구성되었다. 본 유전체로부터 가수분해효소, 지방산생합성 및 대사와 항생제생합성 및 내성 관련 유전자를 확인하였다. 이러한 유전체의 분석은 KGMB03662 균주가 사람의 건강 및 질병에 관여할 것으로 여겨진다.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.79-91
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• 2001

본 연구는 초등학교 6학년 아동을 대상으로 비만상태에 따른 체형만족도와 체형존중감과의 관계를 알아보기 위하여 1999년 5월 1일부터 5월31일까지 제천시 5개 초등학교 6학년 아동 669명을 대상으로 신체계측 자료와 설문지 조사를 이용하여 자료수집을 하였으며 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 비만상태는 전체의 14.0%, 남자의 21.4%, 여자의 6.6%가 비만이었으며, 평균체중은 남자가 41.09kg(표준편차, 9.102), 여자가 39.99kg(표준편차, 7.743)이었고 평균신장은 남자가 147.51cm(표준편차, 7.122), 여자가 149.13cm (표준편차, 6.852)이었다. 2. 비만상태에 따른 체형만족도는 전체($chi^2$=110.31, p= .000), 남($chi^2$=99.97, p= .000), 여 ($chi^2$=62.23, p= .000) 모두 유의한 차이가 있었다. 전체에서는 저체중군의 38.8%, 정상체중군의 32.0%, 과 체중군의 24.29%, 비만군의 10.6%가 체형에 대해 만족하였고, 남자에서는 저체중군의 25.7%, 정상체중군의 28.8%, 과체중군의 31.7%, 비만군의 12.5%가 체형에 대해 만족하였으며, 여자에서는 저체중군의 42.3%, 정상체중군의 23.7%, 과체중군의 12.0%, 비만군의 4.5%가 체형에 대해 만족하였다. 3. 비만상태에 따른 체형존중감은 전체(F=8.634, p= .000), 남(F=11.738, p= .000), 여 (F=4.502, p= .004) 모두 유의한 차이가 있었다. 평균 체형존중감 점수는 전체에서 정상체중군이 12.764점(표준편차 5.344)으로 가장 높았고 비만군이 9.840점(표준편차 4.638)로 가장 낮았으며, 남자에서는 과체중군이 14.780점(표준편차 4.601), 여자에서는 저체중군이 12.284점(표준편차 4.604)으로 체형존중감이 가장 높았고, 남(평균 10.166점, 표준편차 4.246), 여(평균 8.772점, 표준편차 5.723) 모두 비만군에서 체형존중감이 가장 낮았다. 4. 비만도와 체형만족도 및 체형존중감과의 상관관계는 비만도와 체형만족도(r= -.2081, p= .000), 비만도와 체형존중감(r= -.2250, p= .000)은 유의한 역상관관계를 나타내어 비만도가 높을수록 체형만족도와 체형존중감이 낮았다. 5. 일반적 특성에 따른 비만상태는 전체에서는 성별($chi^2$=88.136, p=.000), 체형에 대한 인식($chi^2$=242.371, p= .000)에서, 남자에서는 부의 체형($chi^2$=15.11, p= .019), 체형에 대한 인식($chi^2$=138.95, p= .000)에서, 여자에서는 모의 학력($chi^2$=19.46, p= .022), 체형에 대한 인식($chi^2$=143.35, p= .000)에서 유의한 차이가 있었다. 전체에서 성별은 남자에서 비만은 21.4%, 여자에서 비만은 6.6%로 남자가 비만인 경우가 더 많았고, 체형에 대한 인식은 자신의 체형이 말랐다고 인식하는 경우 비만은 0.7%, 보통이라고 인식하는 경우 비만은 9.3%, 비만하다고 인식하는 경우 비만은 64.6%로 나타났다. 남자에서 부의 체형이 마른 경우 실제 비만인 학생은 21.20%, 보통인 경우 19.1%, 비만인 경우 42.9%로 나타났고, 자신의 체형에 대한 인식은 체형이 말랐다고 인식하는 경우 비만은 1.3%, 보통이라고 인식하는 경우 비만은 16.6%, 비만이라고 인식하는 경우 비만은 83.4% 이었다. 여자에서 모의 학력이 초등졸에서는 실제 비만은 없었고 중졸에서는 비만이 11.1%, 고졸에서는 4.9%, 대졸이상에서는 13.2%로 나타났고, 체형에 대한 인식에서는 말랐다고 인식하는 경우 실제 비만은 없었고, 보통이라고 인식한 경우 비만은 2.6%, 비만하다고 인식한 경우 비만은 43.3% 이었다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.30-43
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• 2012

Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis are at risk for protein-energy malnutrition because of nutrient losses during dialysis. This study determined the nutritional status of patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Forty-four patients receiving CAPD were divided into two groups according to dialysis period. We investigated the nutritional status of the patients by measuring anthropometric and biochemical parameters, as well as food intake, self-appetite, dietary habits, a subjective global assessment, and a total nutritional status assessment. Group I subjects (7 males, 13 females) had received dialysis for < 2 years, whereas the group II subjects (18 males, 6 females) received dialysis for ${\geq}$ 2 years. Energy intake with added dextrose in the dialysate per kg of body weight was $30.3{\pm}5.8$ kcal in group I and $29.0{\pm}8.1$ kcal in group II. The average protein intake per kg of weight was $1.0{\pm}0.3$ g in group I and $1.0{\pm}0.4$ g in group II, which were less than the recommended protein intake for patients undergoing CAPD (1.2-1.5 g/kg). Mean serum albumin level was significantly lower in group II than that in group I (p < 0.05). A recent self-appetite score was significantly higher in group II than that in group I (p < 0.01). The dietary habits score was significantly lower in group II than that in group I (p < 0.05). The subjective global assessment was significantly higher in group I (85.0%) than that in group II (54.2%) under normal nutrition status (p < 0.05). The dialysis period was significantly and negatively correlated with the subjective global assessment (r = -0.502, p < 0.01) and the total nutritional status assessment (r = -0.575, p < 0.01). These results demonstrated that patients undergoing CAPD for ${\geq}$ 2 years had worse nutritional status than those who had been undergoing dialysis for < 2 years. Good nutritional status can predict the long-term survival of patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Additionally, the exact evaluation of nutritional status before 2 years will be important to maintain long-term dialysis therapy in patients undergoing CAPD.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.775-780
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• 2014

Objectives: TCR-gamma-delta+T cells (${\gamma}{\delta}$ T cells) are non-conventional T lymphocytes that can recognize and eradicate tumor cells. Our previous studies showed that infiltration and function of ${\gamma}{\delta}$ T cells were substantially attenuated in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, their prognostic value was not clarified. Methods: The association between ${\gamma}{\delta}$ T cells and the clinical outcomes was determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC) in a HCC patient cohort (n = 342). Results:Immunohistochemistry showed decreased infiltration of ${\gamma}{\delta}$ T cells in tumoral tissues compared with paired peritumoral tissues. The counts of ${\gamma}{\delta}$ T cells in peritumoral tissues were negatively correlated with tumor size (P = 0.005). Survival analysis showed that the levels of peritumoral ${\gamma}{\delta}$T cells were related to both time to recurrence (TTR) and overall survival (OS) (P = 0.010 and P = 0.036, respectively) in univariate analysis, and related to TTR in multivariate analysis (P = 0.014, H.R. [95% CI] = 0.682 [0.502-0.927]). Furthermore, the level of peritumoral ${\gamma}{\delta}$ T cells showed independent prognostic value for TTR in Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage A patients (P = 0.038, H.R. [95% CI] = 0.727 [0.537-0.984]). However, tumoral ${\gamma}{\delta}$ T cells did not show independent prognostic value for either TTR or OS in HCC patients. Conclusions: Low counts of ${\gamma}{\delta}$ T cells in peritumoral liver tissue are related to a higher incidence of recurrence in HCC and can predict postoperative recurrence, especially in those with early-stage HCC.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제29권5B호
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• pp.497-502
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• 2009

광촉매에 의한 수처리 방법은 수중에서 오염물질을 직접분해 처리하며 난분해성 유기물 또는 무기물의 분해가 용이하다. 특히 2차 오염물질의 생성이 거의 없는 것이 가장 큰 장점이라 할 수 있다. 하지만 광촉매 형태에 따라 여러 문제가 발생한다. 회전 광촉매 형태는 기존의 문제를 최소화시키고 회전원판법을 적용하여 고도산화처리가 가능하다. 회전광촉매 반응기의 적용을 위해서는 여러 가지 설계와 운전인자 및 특성에 대한 고찰이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 회전 광촉매를 $TiO_2$ 고정화 작업으로 회전원판법에 적합하게 제작하였다. 이를 이용하여 회전 광촉매 반응에 의한 폐수처리를 수행하기 위한 운전인자들을 도출하였다. 회전 광촉매 $TiO_2$ 함량은 최대 70%가 한계로 나타났다. $TiO_2$ 함유량이 증가할수록 처리효율도 지속적으로 증가되고 있다. 적절한 회전 광촉매는 R4로 $TiO_2$ 함유량 36.8% 이다. 자외선 세기가 증가 할수록 TCODcr의 분해효과는 지속적으로 증가 된다. 다만 적절한 광원의 세기는 경제성을 고려해서 판단하여야 한다. 회전 광촉매의 회전속도가 증가할수록 처리효율은 향상된다. UV lamp를 반응조에 침지시키지 않을 때 회전 광촉매 수심변화는 수심이 50%, 30%, 10%, 70%, 100% 순으로 처리효율이 높게 나왔다. 본 실험을 바탕으로 태양광에서도 유기물을 처리할 수 있는 시스템을 개발에 바탕이 될 것이라 판단한다.