• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.262-268
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• 2020

The IMO (International Maritime Organization) has mandated the restriction of SOx emissions to 0.5 % for all international sailing vessels since January 2020. And, a number of countries have designated emission control areas for stricter environmental regulations. Three representative methods have been suggested to cope with these regulations; using low-sulphur oil, installing a scrubber, or using LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) as fuel. In this paper, economic analysis was performed by comparing the method of installing a scrubber with the method of using low-sulphur oil without installing additional equipment. We suggested plausible layouts and compared the pros and cons of dif erent scrubber types for retrofitting. We selected an international sailing ship as the target vessel and estimated payback time and benefits based on navigation route, fuel consumption, and installation and operation costs. Two case of oil prices were analyzed considering the uncertainty of fuel oil price fluctuation. We found that the expected payback time of investment varies from 1 year to 3.5 years depending on the operation ratio of emission control areas and the fuel oil price change.

• 한국입자에어로졸학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.159-171
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• 2019

The cap-and-trade system against the air pollutants in the Seoul Metropolitan Area (SMA), Korea has been implemented since 2008 and will be implemented other areas in Korea on 2020. In this study, to identify the outcome and effectiveness of the cap-and-trade system in the SMA, (1) the rate of change for NOx and SOx emissions, (2) differences between the real emission and allocated amount, and (3) the status of trading are reviewed. It was found that the NOx and SOx emissions from the sources under the cap-and-trade system decreased in the SMA but the reduction was mainly due to the reduction of fuel usage not related to the system. It was found that the average percentage of annual emission in the SMA to the allocated amount between 2008 and 2018 was 66.9% for NOx and 69.3% for SOx, respectively. It suggests that there was over allocation of the emission amounts. The average trading prices in the SMA were 0.193 $/kg for NOx and 0.128 $/kg for SOx, far lower than those in RECLAIM, 131.942 $/kg and 81.677 $/kg, respectively. It was suggested that (1) the cap system for NOx and SOx emissions should be implemented only for the area with high emission ratio from large point sources, (2) the trade system is not suitable for the effective implementation of the cap system, and (3) Korean government should not allow over allocation in order to ensure sound market function without delaying the introduction of technology.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.289-295
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• 2017

현 국제해사기구(IMO)에서의 선박엔진에서 발생되는 NOx와 SOx 등의 연소 가스 배출에 대한 규제 강화에 따라, 발트 해 연안을 지나는 모든 선박들은 배출되는 연소가스 저감장치를 장착해야 된다. 국내에서도 IMO의 규제에 따른 NOx와 SOx를 저감장치를 개발하고 있으며, 그중에 대표적인 장치인 Scrubber는 세정액으로 암모니아수와 요소수를 사용하게 되고 사용된 폐 세정액에는 NOx와 SOx와 반응한 질산암모늄과 황산암모늄이 포함되어 있다. 본 연구에서는 폐 세정액이 포함하고 있는 유용한 부산물을 유기용매를 사용하는 염석법을 적용하여 회수하였다. 질산암모늄과 황산암모늄의 회수방법과 질안석회를 추출 후 회수된 부산물의 정성분석을 위하여, FT-IR 분석을 통하여 물질의 정성적 특성과 화학적 조성을 평가해 보았다. 한편 응집제를 투입하여 질안석회를 침전시켜 비료상의 물질로 회수하였다. $FeSO_4$ 응집제와 $CaCl_2$를 응집보조제로 사용하고 입자의 크기를 키우기 위해 $CaCO_3$를 사용하였다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.149-154
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• 2008

Objective: The aim of this study is to elucidate the effects of transforming growth factor-${\beta}$ (TGF-${\beta}$)1 and L-ascorbic acid on proteoglycan synthesis, and the relationship between Sox9, proteoglycan, and TGF-${\beta}1$ in intervertebral disc cells. Methods: Human intervertebral disc tissue was sequentially digested to 0.2% pronase and 0.025% collagenase in DMEM/F-12 media and extracted cells were cultured in $37^{\circ}C$, 5% $CO_2$ incubator. When intervertebral disc cells were cultured with TGF-${\beta}1$ or L-ascorbic acid, the production level of sulfated glycosaminoglycan (sGAG) was estimated by dimethyl methyleneblue (DMMB) assay. The changes of Sox9 mRNA and protein levels via TGF-${\beta}1$ were detected by RT-PCR and Western blot analysis in each. Results: The amount of sGAG was increased with the lapse of time during incubation, and sGAG content of pellet cultured cells was much larger than monolayer culture. When primary cultured intervertebral disc cells in monolayer and pellet cultures were treated by TGF-${\beta}1$ 20 ng, sGAG content of experimental group was increased significantly compared to control group in both cultures. L-Ascorbic acid of serial concentrations (50-300 ug/ml) increased sGAG content of mono layer cultured intervertebral disc cells significantly in statistics. The co-treatment of TGF-${\beta}1$ and L-ascorbic acid increased more sGAG production than respective treatment. After treating with TGF-${\beta}1$, Sox9 mRNA and protein expression rates were significantly increased in disc cells compared with the control group. Conclusion: This study suggests that TGF-${\beta}1$ would increase sulfated glycosaminoglycan (sGAG) and other proteoglycans such as versican by elevating Sox9 mRNA and protein expressions in order.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.298-305
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• 2015

최근 종양을 극복하고자 하는 새로운 접근 방법가운데 하나로, 종양세포내에 발현되는 줄기세포 전사인자들(Oct4, Sox2, KLF4 and Lin28)을 억제하여 종양을 치료하는 연구들이 증가하고 있다. 본 실험은 미분화 전사인자를 표적(조절)하는 microRNA-126을 이용하여 난소종양세포들(6종: HSC832(t)c, Ovcar3, Skov3, PA-1, TOV21G and Tov112D)들 생존과 성장에 어떠한 생물학적 변화를 유도하는지 연구하였다. Scramble과 microRNA-126를 난소종양세포들에 처리 후 세포모양 관찰결과 Skov3를 제외한 난소 종양세포들에서 형태학적 모양 변성과 부유현상을 관찰하였다. CCK-8을 이용한 세포분열능 분석에서 Skov3를 제외한 난소 종양세포들의 분열능력이 점차적으로 감소되는 것을 확인하였다. 특히 Tov112D, Tov21G and PA-1에서 각 시간대별로 뚜렷한 세포분열 능력 감소를 확인할 수 있었다. RT-PCR결과 미분화 전사인자들(Sox2, Lin28)의 발현감소를 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 결과들은 microRNA-126이 다양한 난소 종양세포들을 표적하여 세포분열능과 사멸을 유도할 수 있는 가역적 환경(유전자 발현조절)을 제공함과 동시에 임상 치료에 대한 분자생물학적 단서를 제공할 수 있을 것이다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.13-23
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• 2024

목적: 인간간엽줄기세포를 연골세포로 분화유도하는 성장인자 규명 및 주사침 크기 차이에 따른 세포증식 증진 비교이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 인간간엽줄기세포를 연골세포유도배지에서 14, 21, 28일 배양하여 BMP-2, BMP-4, BMP-6, BMP-7, BMP-13, FGF-2, FGF-18, IGF-1, TGF-β1. TGF-β2, TGF-β3를 투여한 군들과 대조군에서 SOX-5, SOX-6, SOX-9 및 FOXO1A의 발현량을 분석하였다. 18, 21, 26 게이지(G) 주사침을 사용하여 배양접시에 인간간엽줄기세포를 접종하고 24, 48, 72시간 후 각각 세포증식을 측정하였다. 결과: 기존에 알려진 FGF, IGF-1, TGFβ1와 함께, BMP-2, BMP-4, BMP-6, BMP-7 등 BMP family 성장인자들에 의하여 연골세포분화 전사인자 유전자들인 SOX-5, SOX-6, SOX-9, FOXO1A의 유전자발현이 증가하였다. 48시간에서는 가장 작은 주사침인 26G군이 대조군 및 18G군에 비하여 유의한 세포증식 증진을 보였으며, 72시간에서도 가장 작은 주사침인 26G군이 대조군에 비하여 유의한 세포증식 증진을 보였다. 결론: 인간간엽줄기세포의 연골세포분화 유도능을 가진 성장인자들을 고찰할 수 있었고 주사침 크기에 따른 세포증식 변화를 규명할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Interdisciplinary Genomics
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.30-34
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• 2021

Campomelic dysplasia (CD) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by multiple skeletal anomalies and the abnormal development of male reproductive organs. To date, the SOX9 gene is the only known causal gene for CD, and approximately 90 causative mutations in SOX9 have been identified worldwide. CD is diagnosed based on clinical characteristics of skeletal dysplasia (e.g., short bowed long bones, kyphoscoliosis, bell-shaped thoracic cage with 11 pairs of ribs, and hypoplastic scapulars), typical facial features of Pierre Robin sequence with cleft palate, and gonadal dysgenesis in 46,XY individuals. Most patients with CD exhibit life-threatening respiratory failure owing to laryngotracheomalacia and hypoplastic thorax during the neonatal period. Although fatal complications decrease after infancy, several medical conditions continue to require proper management. A better understanding of this rare but lethal condition may lead to more appropriate treatments for patients.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.1135-1145
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• 2020

The purpose of this study was to compare and analyze the emissions of SOx and NH3 for a 78 kW class agricultural tractor during agricultural operations. A real-time monitoring system was constructed for measuring the load data. The field test was conducted during plow and rotary tillage. The working conditions were selected with the transmission gears in M3 Low and M2 High for the plow tillage and L3 High and L3 Low for the rotary tillage. The engine torque and fuel consumption were measured using controller area network (CAN) communication, and the emissions of SOx and NH3 were calculated based on the fuel consumption. As a result of the field tests, the engine torque was higher for the plow tillage than for the rotary tillage. As the gear stage was increased, the engine torque became higher. The emissions of SOx and NH3 were higher for the plow tillage than for the rotary tillage because the fuel consumption increased. Moreover, the emissions of SOx and NH3 tended to be more distributed for the rotary tillage than for the plow tillage. To develop an emission factor for agricultural machinery, it is important to measure reliable emission data during agricultural operations. In a future study, we will collect various emission data using a portable emission measurement system during agricultural operations.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.197-203
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• 2020

Mesenchymal stem cells in the dental pulp exhibit a tendency for differentiation into various dental lineages and hold great potential as a major conduit for regenerative treatment in dentistry. Although they can be readily isolated from teeth, the exact characteristics of these stem cells have not been fully understood so far. When compared to two-dimensional (2D) cultures, three-dimensional (3D) cultures have the advantage of enriching the stem cell population. Hence, 3D-organoid culture and 3D-sphere culture were applied to dental pulp cells in the current study. Although the establishment of the organoid culture proved unsuccessful, the 3D-sphere culture readily initiated the stable generation of cell aggregates, which continued to grow and could be passaged to the second round. Interestingly, a significant increase in SOX2 expression was detected in the 3D-spheroid culture compared to the 2D culture. These results indicate the enrichment of the stemness-high population in the 3D-sphere culture. Thus, 3D-sphere culture may act as a link between the conventional and 3D-organoid cultures and aid in understanding the characteristics of dental pulp stem cells.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.38-45
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• 2013

광미를 이용하여 다공성 세라믹 비드를 제조한 후 NOx/SOx 제거용 촉매 변환기로 응용하였다. 변환기 표면에 코팅처리된 촉매 지지체는 합성한 메조포러스 실리카(SBA-15)를 사용하였다. 다공성 세라믹 변환기의 내부 구조는 기공과 기공이 서로 연결되어 있는 3차원 망상구조이며 기공율은 80%로 나타났다. 또한, 촉매 변환기의 비표면적은 SBA-15 코팅 전 0.8 $m^2/g$에서 코팅처리 후에는 55 $m^2/g$으로 크게 증가하였다. NOx/SOx 제거 실험은 다공성 세라믹 촉매 변환기 표면에 $V_2O_5$와 $V_2O_5$, CuO를 함께 담지한 것으로 실시하였다. NOx 전환율은 $V_2O_5$/CuO 변환기가 $V_2O_5$ 변환기에 비해 약 10% 정도 높게 나타났다. 또한, $V_2O_5$/CuO 변환기는 반응온도 $350^{\circ}C$, 공간속도 10000 $h^{-1}$, 산소농도 5%에서 NOx 95%, SOx 90% 이상의 전환율을 각각 나타냈다.