• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2006

Concerns remain regarding the biocompatibility and adverse effects of dental casting alloys. The aim of this study was to understand the cytopathogenic effect of metal ions, which might be released from dental alloys, on oral squamous carcinoma(OSC) cells. The cellular morphology, viability, the type of cell death and molecular change in response to metal ion salt solutions including aluminum(Al), cobalt(Co), copper(Cu) and nickel(Ni) were examined. The $TC_{50}$ values for the metal ions with the exception of AI were estimated to be between 400 and $600{\mu}M$. The cells treated with the metal ions showed apoptotic change with the exception of Al ions. Metal ion-induced apoptosis was further confirmed using flow cytometric analysis. This study showed that the cytotoxicity and the mode of cell death by metal ions clearly depend on the cell type, the type of metal ion and the duration of exposure. The protein level of Rb, a tumor suppressor that affects apoptosis para-doxically, was higher in the cells treated with Co, Cu and Ni. It is believed that apoptosis and cell damage in the OSC cells treated with Co, Cu or Ni can be evoked by the regulation of Rb.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제59권2호
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• pp.188-193
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• 2014

Seed viability testing provides valuable information for assessing seed lot germinability. However, most testing methods require destruction of seed prior to test. Because the dissected seeds for viability test cannot be used further evaluation, the nondestructively X-ray photography technique that can be applied for the evaluation of seed quality has been developed. In order to know the validity and accuracy of X-ray photography technique in seed evaluation test that conducted to remove the abnormal seed from a seed lot, we have compared the results from tetrazolium viability test, germination test and X-ray contrast method in cotton. Metallic salts treatment increased the efficiency of X-ray photographic method by enhancing the penetration of X-ray in abnormal or damaged seeds rather than normal seeds that have strong and well-organized tissues in seed. Cotton seeds presoaked for 16 hr in distilled water followed by soaking into metallic salt solution (5% NaI in water) for 60 min were easily classified seeds into dead seed and viable seed based on the radiography images obtained by X-ray radiation. We concluded that soft X-ray photography was reliable to find out the various defective characters due to heat and mechanical damage of seeds.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제27권8호
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• pp.641-650
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• 2018

Paddy-upland rotation system is one of the important cropping system for improving soil quality and crop productivity. we conducted to investigate the effect of paddy-upland rotation system on soil properties and crop productivity in reclaimed tidal land. The paddy-upland rotation could be effective to conserve soil water contents and prevent from salt damage when cultivating upland crops. The first two years of maize cultivation after rice cultivation could be effective to secure stable production. However, in case of soybean crop, the rotation effect might be lower than that of maize. In the first year, the yield of soybean was 214 kg/10a. In the second and third year, the yields of soybean decreased consecutively to 152, 123 kg/10a respectively. In this paper, it would be suggested that maize be cultivated for up to two years and soybean be cultivated for one year after rice crop grown in reclaimed tidal land. This study could be provide basic data of the physico-chemical properties applicable to paddy-upland rotation system at reclaimed tidal lands.

• 보존과학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.167-177
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• 2018

캄보디아 앙코르 보존소에 소재하는 관음보살은 13세기 바이욘 양식의 석상으로, 중립의 장석질 잡사암으로 조성되었으며 석재 표면에 형성된 담갈색 풍화면에서는 방해석이 관찰되었다. 석상의 상태평가 결과, 박리와 균열의 중첩발생으로 인한 파편화 및 박락으로 인한 물리적 훼손이 심각하였다. 특히 물리적 훼손부 및 주변은 초음파속도가 낮아 입자의 결합력을 향상시킬 수 있는 보존처리가 필요한 상태였다. 이에 따라 석상의 보존환경을 고려한 염풍화의 방재 및 물리적 안정성 확보를 위하여 에틸 실리케이트계 강화제 및 석재와 유사성분의 석분을 배합하여 충전하고 노후된 보수물질을 교체하였다.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2008년도 추계 학술발표회 제20권2호
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• pp.773-776
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• 2008

해양환경에서 철근 콘크리트의 부식은 매우 심하며, 염해는 콘크리트 교량과 항만 구조물의 부식을 일으키는 주요 요인 중 하나이다. 특히 비말대 및 간만대의 수면 부분은 구조물의 안전과 수명의 관점에서 볼 때 매우 중요하다. 지난 수십 년간 토목, 건축분야에서 콘크리트구조물 부식을 억제하기 위한 방식법 중 음극방식(cathodic protection, CP)은 많은 발전을 이룩하였으며 이제 보편화되는 추세에 있다. 최근 해양환경에서 콘크리트구조물의 음극방식을 위해 아연 메쉬 희생양극법이 개발 소개되었으나 아직까지도 이에 대한 구체적 내용이 잘 알려지지 않은 상태이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 아연 메쉬 음극방식이 환경인자에 따라 콘크리트교각에 어떤 영향을 미치는지에 대하여 조사하였다. 아연 메쉬와 철근의 거리에 따라 음극방식 효과를 측정하기 위하여 약 100cm의 파일 시험편에 10cm 세그먼트 철근 8개를 설치하였으며, 아연 메쉬 희생양극에 의한 음극방식의 설계에 관련된 정보를 얻고자 파일 시험편의 높이에 따른 음극방식 전위의 변화와 전류의 감소치를 측정하였다.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2008년도 추계 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.227-233
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• 2008

Porous concrete has large continuous voids of 20-30 % by volume, and this concrete is attractive as environmental material in Japan i.e. permeable road pavement, river bank protection with vegetation and green roof system which influence thermal environment. It is necessary to confirm the frost resistance when constructing porous concrete structure in cold region. However applicable test method and evaluation criterion of porous concrete has not defined yet. Therefore, the object of this study is to investigate the frost resistance of porous concrete and this investigation attempts to address this concern by comparing 4 kinds of specified freezing and thawing tests methods (JIS A1148 procedure A/B and RILEM CIF/CDF test) in consideration of actual environment. RILEM freeze-thaw tests are different from JIS A1148 freeze-thaw tests, which are widely adopted for evaluating the frost resistance of conventional concrete in Japan, in water absorption, cooling rate, length of freezing and thawing period, and number of freezing and thawing cycles. RILEM CIF test measures internal damage and is primarily applicable for pure frost attack. CDF test is appropriate for freeze-thaw and de-icing salt attack. JIS A1148 procedure A/B showed extremely low frost resistance of porous concrete if the large continuous voids were filled with water and the ice expansion in the large continuous voids set in during cooling. Frost resistance of porous concrete was improved by mixing coarse aggregate (G7) which particle size is smaller and fine aggregate in JIS freezing and thawing tests. RILEM CIF/CDF test showed that freeze-thaw and de-icing resistance of porous concrete was seems to be superior in that of conventional concrete.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.371-378
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• 2006

현대사회에 있어 필수불가결한 사회기반시설인 하수시설은 대부분 주요 재질이 콘크리트이며, 이러한 콘크리트 하수시설은 최근 황산화세균에 기인한 생화학적 부식에 의해 심각하게 열화되고 있는 상황이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 생화학적 부식을 방지하기 위한 기법으로서 황산화세균의 생장을 억제할 수 있는 항균제를 개발한 후 황산화세균에 대한 항균성능을 평가하였으며, 콘크리트에 대한 적용성을 검토하기 위해 항균제를 도포한 콘크리트의 각종 물리적 성능 및 내구성능을 실험적으로 검토하였다. 그 결과 항균제의 항균성능은 유효하였으며, 항균제 도포에 의한 압축강도 및 부착강도는 유의할 만한 경향을 보이지 않았고, 마모저항성, 흡수 및 투기 저항성, 중성화 염해 및 화학저항성은 현저히 증가하는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.239-242
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• 1996

수도 내염성(耐鹽性) 품종육성(品種育成)의 기초자료로 이용하고자 자포니카인 동진(東津)벼, 만금(萬金)벼, 황금청(黃金晴), 일본청(日本晴) 및 농림(農林) 29호(號)등 5품종을 가지고 발아상(發芽床)($25^{\circ}C$)을 이용하여 대조구와 염농도(鹽濃度)별 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2 및 1.5%로 종자발아특성을 검정하였던바, 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 치상후(置床後) 12일째에 발아조사한 결과 공시품종 모두 0.6% 수준까지는 $92{\sim}100% 발아율(發芽率)을 보였다. 2. 염농도(鹽濃度) 1.2% 이상에서 공시품종들의 발아율(發芽率)은 급격히 저하되었다. 3. 염피해(鹽被害)에 대한 회복율(回復率)은 동진(東津), 황금(黃金), 황금청(黃金晴)에서 재치상후(再置床後) 2일째 $92{\sim}98%$ 회복율(回復率)을 보였으나 일본청(日本晴)과 농림(農林) 29호(號)은 $73{\sim}76%$로 저조하였다. 4. 유근장(幼根長모)은 염농도(鹽濃度)가 높아짐에 따라 점차 작아지는 경향이었고 특히 1.2% 이상에서는 공시품종 모두 1cm 이하로 작아지는 경향이었다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.337-341
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• 2010

The modified simultaneous differential staining technique, which enables double staining of cartilage and bones, needs to be improved to prevent soft tissues from being damaged during the staining process. Key factors influencing the extent to which soft tissues are damaged include the fixative used, macerating time, potassium hydroxide concentration, incubation temperature and the removal of skin from specimens. Here we describe a protocol that enables the hardening of tissues during bleaching and maceration. We also describe a method for objectively measuring rates of cartilage and bone growth. The use of formalin as a fixative rendered soft tissues more rigid due to the resulting chemical bonds formed between proteins. Blotted specimens were immersed in 1% potassium hydroxide (KOH) and incubated at $37^{\circ}C$ for 1 day (smaller specimens) or 2-3 days (larger specimens). The 1% KOH solution was also used as the diluent solution for the subsequent immersion in a graded series of 30%, 50%, 70%, 90%, 100% glycerol solutions, a procedure that made soft tissues even more transparent and hardened. It was not necessary to remove the skin of specimens shorter than 2 cm, since the macerating solution could easily penetrate their thin skin layer and continuously remove those pigments hindering visibility. Since excessive osmosis is another factor that can damage soft tissues in the macerating process by causing the rupture of those cells not able to withstand the osmotic pressure, here it was minimized by balancing the salt concentration between the interior and exterior of cells with the addition of 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) in the macerating solution. Finally, to determine the proportions of cartilage and bone growth, photographs of the stained specimens were taken with a dissecting microscope and sections corresponding to the cartilage and bones were cut out from the printed pictures and weighed. Our results show that this method is suitable for the objective evaluation of bone and cartilage growth.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.818-823
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• 2012

Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) is an important cool season forage plant that is not well suited to extreme heat, salts, or heavy metals. To develop transgenic tall fescue plants with enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress, we introduced an alfalfa Hsp23 gene expression vector construct through Agrobacterium-mediated transformation. Integration and expression of the transgene were confirmed by polymerase chain reaction, northern blot, and western blot analyses. Under normal growth conditions, there was no significant difference in the growth of the transgenic plants and the non-transgenic controls. However, when exposed to various stresses such as salt or arsenic, transgenic plants showed a significantly lower accumulation of hydrogen peroxide and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances than control plants. The reduced accumulation of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances indicates that the transgenic plants possessed a more efficient reactive oxygen species-scavenging system. We speculate that the high levels of MsHsp23 proteins in the transgenic plants protect leaves from oxidative damage through chaperon and antioxidant activities. These results suggest that MsHsp23 confers abiotic stress tolerance in transgenic tall fescue and may be useful in developing stress tolerance in other crops.