• 보건행정학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.173-184
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• 2023

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has been challenging the healthcare service, i.e., the vitalization of the point of care accompanying self-testing in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs). This study aims to suggest priority criteria to classify self-testing IVDs using the analytic hierarchy process technique. Methods: Two dimensions of the characteristics embedded in the IVDs and the diseases to be diagnosed with self-testing IVDs were parallelly considered and independently investigated. In addition, three expert panels consisting of laboratory medical doctors (n=11), clinicians (n=10), and citizens (n=11) who have an interest in the selection of self-testing IVDs were asked to answer to questionnaires. Priorities were derived and compared among each expert panel. Results: First of all, ease of specimen collection (0.241), urgency of the situation (0.224), and simplicity of device operation (0.214) were found to be the most important criteria in light of the functional characteristics of self-testing IVDs. Medical doctors valued the ease of specimen collection, but the citizen's panel valued self-management of the disease more. Second, considering the characteristics of the diseases, the priority criteria were shown in the order of prevalence of diseases (0.421), fatality of disease (0.378), and disease with stigma (0.201). Third, medical doctors responded that self-testing IVDs were more than twice as suitable for non-communicable diseases as compared to communicable diseases (0.688 vs. 0.312), but the citizen's group responded that self-testing IVDs were slightly more suitable for infectious diseases (0.511 vs. 0.489). Conclusion: Our findings suggested that self-testing IVDs could be primarily classified as the items for diagnosis of non-communicable diseases for the purpose of self-management with easy specimen collection and simple operation of devices, taking into account the urgency of the situation as well as prevalence and fatality of the disease.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.97-113
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• 2023

Objectives This study examined the trends in domestic and international research on the treatment of sarcopenia and analyzed the effectiveness of the treatment. Based on the results, we suggest directions for future Korean medicine research on sarcopenia. Methods The study was conducted using Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review methodology. It included three international databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library) and five domestic databases (Korean studies Information Service System, Korean Medical database, Oriental Medicine Advanced Search Integrated System, Research Information Sharing Service, ScienceON) were used. Literatures published until April 30, 2023, including the contents of 'sarcopenia' and Korean Medicine treatment', were searched. Results A total of 45 studies were included in the analysis. The number of studies on Korean medicine treatments for sarcopenia is steadily increasing, with the majority of studies coming from Asian countries. Of the 45 studies, 30 were conducted in the field of medicine, and the study design was analyzed into 10 clinical studies and 35 non-clinical studies. Among the 10 clinical studies, the most common treatment interventions were herbs (n=4), followed by Daoist exercises (n=3). The most common diagnostic criteria used in clinical studies were those published by the Asian working group for sarcopenia, and various physical examinations and laboratory tests were used as outcome measures. Conclusions The future direction of Korean medicine research on sarcopenia should be to expand the number of clinical studies applying Korean medicine treatment interventions.

• 분석과학
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.222-228
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• 2008

생체피부에서의 잠재지문 현출에는 많은 제한점이 있다. 살아있는 피부는 계속적인 발한을 하고 지방친화성이 있어 흡수 및 확산에 의해 지문변화를 초래하기 때문이다. 본 연구는 사람피부에 존재하는 잠재지문의 효과적 현출방법을 알아보기 위하여 살아있는 생체피부와 피부유사 돼지피부를 이용하여 수행되었다. 피부지문현출제로는 흑색, 형광 분말 및 자석분말 그리고 Cyanoacrylate fuming을 이용하였으며 전사법으로는 전사지(lifting paper), 유리, 사진현상용 glossy paper를 이용하여 피부로부터 전사한 후 현출하였다. 살아있는 피부에 존재하는 즉시지문일 경우에는 흑색분말인 S-powder, Cyanoacrylate fuming법 및 훈증후 흑색 또는 형광분말로의 재처리에 의해 현출이 가능하였고 자석분말로의 현출로는 지문이나 배경피부에 과도하게 흡착되는 경향을 볼 수 있었으며 유류에 따라 지문이 사라짐을 알 수 있었다. 사체유사 돼지피부에서는 6시간 유류된 지문에서도 $25^{\circ}C$, 40%에서 1분간의 Cyanoacrylate fuming법 이후 흑색분말로의 재현출하였을 때 잠재지문의 현출이 가능함을 알 수 있었으며 현출된 지문영상에 다양한 스펙트럼을 이용한 감식영상의 효과적 조사파장에 대한 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• 분석과학
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.284-295
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• 2008

플라스틱 시료 중 각종 유해물질 유무 확인을 위한 여러 가지 시험항목을 저비용으로 빠르게 분석할 수 있는 방법으로 Combustion ion chromatography(연소IC)를 사용한 방법을 채택하였다. F, Cl 및 Br의 3개 항목에 대하여 연소IC로 시험법 유효화 검증을 실시한 결과, 검량선은 0.5~4.0 mg/kg 농도범위에서 $r^2$ = 0.999~1.000의 상관관계 계수를 갖는 좋은 직선성을 나타내었으며, 검출한계는 0.005~0.024 mg/kg, 정량한계는 0.014~0.073 mg/kg 이였다. 인증표준물질(CRM)을 사용한 연소IC의 회수율은 95.5~104.9%이었다. 본 결과를 토대로 국내외 시험기관간 비교 숙련도 시험을 실시하였으며, 그 결과 연소IC 방법이 전기전자제품 중에 halogen-free 및 기타 유해물질 규제 대응을 위한 효율적인 분석방법임을 확인하였다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.73-82
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• 2023

Purpose : Cymbopogon citratus, also known as lemongrass, has widely spread around the world and its essential oil is usually applied in food, perfume, and other industrial purposes. In addition, C. citratus has also been used for the treatment of inflammation, digestive disorders, and diabetes in traditional medicine. In this study, the antioxidative activity of C. citratus ethanol extract (CCEE) was analyzed in RAW 264.7 cells through the induction of one of phase II enzymes, heme oxygenase (HO)-1 by nuclear factor-erythroid 2 p45-related factor (Nrf)2, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), and phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt. Methods : The antioxidative activity of CCEE against oxidative stress and its underlying molecular mechanisms were analyzed by the cell viability assay, intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation assay, and Western blot analysis in RAW 264.7 cells. Results : The results exhibited that CCEE potently attenuated tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHP) induced intracellular ROS levels in a dose-dependent manner without any cytotoxicity. CCEE treatment significantly induced the expression of HO-1 which is known for its antioxidative capacity. In addition, CCEE treatment significantly upregulated the expression of Nrf2, a corresponding transcription factor for the regulation of antioxidative enzymes, which was in accordance with the HO-1 overexpression. MAPK and PI3K/Akt were also evaluated for their important roles in the regulation of cellular redox homeostasis against oxidative damage. As a result, the potent HO-1 expression was mediated by not extracellular regulated kinase (ERK), c-Jun NH2 terminal kinase (JNK), p38, but phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) phosphorylation. To confirm the antioxidative activity of CCEE-induced HO-1 expression, oxidative damage was initiated by t-BHP and attenuated by CCEE treatment, which was identified by HO-1 selective inhibitor and inducer. Conclusion : Consequently, CCEE potently induced the HO-1-mediated antioxidative potential through the modulation of Nrf2 and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways in RAW 264.7 cells. These results suggest that CCEE could be a promising strategy for the mitigation against cellular oxidative damage.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.125-133
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• 2023

Purpose : This study aimed to analyze the antibacterial activity of Liriope platyphylla ethanol extract (LPEE) against Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis and to validate its potential for the prevention and treatment of dental caries, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. Methods : To verify the antibacterial effect of L. pulsatilla ethanolic extract (LPEE) against S. mutans and P. gingivalis, the disk diffusion method was used to determine the inhibition zones at concentrations of 50, 100, 200, and 300 mg/㎖. To determine the minimum inhibition concentration (MIC), the final dose of LPEE was .2, .4, .8, 1.6, 2.5, and 5.0 mg/㎖, and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was determined based on the MIC results. To confirm the growth inhibitory effect of LPEE on both pathogens, the absorbance was measured at 600 nm after each incubation for 0, 3, 6, 12, and 24 hr at concentrations of .8, 1.6, 2.5, and 5.0 mg/㎖. Results : The cytotoxicity of LPEE was evaluated and the cell viability was more than 70 % at 400 mg/㎖. Therefore, concentrations of 50, 100, 200, and 300 mg/㎖ were used in this study. The antimicrobial effect against S. mutans was seen at 100 mg/㎖ and grew in a concentration-dependent manner, while P. gingivalis was effective at 50 mg/㎖ with the dose dependency. The MIC was .8 mg/㎖ for both strains, and the MBC was 1.6 mg/㎖ with the same results. The growth inhibitory effect of LPEE on S. mutans and P. gingivalis was observed, even at low concentrations. Conclusion : The antibacterial effect of LPEE was evaluated through the analysis of MIC, MBC, and growth inhibition effect on S. mutans and P. gingivalis, which suggests LPEE might have the possibility of utilization as a preventive and therapeutic composition for oral diseases.

• 생태와환경
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.339-347
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• 2023

본 연구는 TOC/TN-IRMS를 이용하여 총 유기탄소 및 총 질소 안정동위원소 분석법을 연구하였으며, 수환경 중저농도 시료에서도 분석이 가능하게 시스템을 구축하였다. 수생태계로 유입되는 다양한 유기탄소 기원을 파악하기 위하여 형광지표와 δ¹³C-DOC 안정동위원소비를 활용한다면 효율적인 수질 관리를 위한 해석기능을 제공할 것이며, 추후 유역 오염원의 대표값(end member)의 지속적인 조사를 통하여 자료구축이 이루어져야 할 것이다.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.527-539
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• 2023

고추(Capsicum annuum L.)는 전 세계적으로 재배되고 있는 채소이자 향신료 작물이다. 고추 열매는 독특한 맛과 향을 지니면서 인체 건강에 중요한 항산화제와 다양한 화합물을 제공하기에 경제적 가치가 높다. 또한 소비자의 기호에 따른 새로운 고추 품종에 대한 수요도 높다. 하지만 고추는 조직 및 기관 분화와 식물 재분화가 어려운 식물이기에 유전자재조합 및 유전자 교정과 같은 새로 개발된 기술을 사용하여 요구되는 품종 개발이 어려운 상황이다. 본 연구에서는 서울대학교 Core collection에서 분양 받은 7계통의 고추를 이용하여 조직 배양 및 재분화 조건을 조사하였다. 여기에는 서로 다른 사이토키닌과 옥신 농도로 구성된 여러 가지 배지 조성을 사용하여 캘러스와 부정아 유도, 그리고 신초 형성을 관찰하였다. 그 결과, 호르몬 조성에 따라 캘러스 유도 및 신초 형성에서 품종별 차이가 있는 것으로 확인하였으며, zeatin riboside를 함유한 배지와 유묘의 잎자루 부분을 사용한 경우 재분화율이 가장 높게 나타났다. 특히 사용된 7 계통의 고추 중에서 CMV980 계통이 다른 품종에 비해 월등히 높은 재분화 효율(약48%)을 나타냈고, Yuwolcho 계통이 그 뒤를 이었다. 따라서 본 연구는 CMV980 및 Yuwolcho 계통을 고추 형질전환에 활용될 수 있는 우수한 품종 후보로 제공하며, 이는 향후 유전자교정기술 등을 이용한 다양한 품종 개발에 기여할 수 있을 것이다.

• 지질공학
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.611-626
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 심층처분 부지선정에 필요한 인자를 선정하기 위해서 IAEA에서 제안한 심층처분을 위한 부지선정 과정 중 부지특성화 단계를 대상으로 해외사례를 검토하였다. 심층처분 방식을 결정한 스웨덴, 핀란드, 미국, 캐나다의 조사인자를 대상으로 분석을 실시하였으며, 조사인자에 대한 조사기법을 분석 정리하였다. 스웨덴과 핀란드의 부지 조사 현황분석 결과 지질, 수리지질, 수리지화학 분야의 조사인자는 공통적으로 포함되어 있으며, 스웨덴과 핀란드의 주요 현장조사 기법의 경우 각 나라에서 수행한 조사 기법이 유사하게 나타났다. 미국의 경우 폐쇄 전/후 지짐에 따른 조사그룹과 조사인자를 제시하고 있으며, 불포화대 조사와 포화대 조사에 대한 조사그룹과 인자를 각각 제시하고 있다. 조사기법에 대해서는 부지특성화 단계의 지구물리 조사기법, 수문 및 수리지질 조사기법, 수리지화학 조사기법, 역학적/물리적 및 열적 특성조사기법을 제시하고 있다. 캐나다의 경우 예비 적합성 평가와 상세부지 평가에 대한 조사인자를 제시하고 있으며, 조사 기법에 대해서는 지질조사, 물리탐사, 시추조사, 수문조사, 실내시험, 화학분석 등에 대해서 상세하기 제시하고 있다. 본 연구 결과는 추후 국내에 적용가능한 부지선정에 필요한 조사인자 및 각 조사인자에 대한 조사기법을 결정하는데 기여할 것으로 기대한다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.726-734
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• 2023

Background: Skeletal muscles play a key role in physical activity and energy metabolism. The loss of skeletal muscle mass can cause problems related to metabolism and physical activity. Studies are being conducted to prevent such diseases by increasing the mass and regeneration capacity of muscles. Ginsenoside Rg5 has been reported to exhibit a broad range of pharmacological activities. However, studies on the effects of Rg5 on muscle differentiation and growth are scarce. Methods: To investigate the effects of Rg5 on myogenesis, C2C12 myoblasts were induced to differentiate with Rg5, followed by immunoblotting, immunostaining, and qRT-PCR for myogenic markers and promyogenic signaling (p38MAPK). Immunoprecipitation confirmed that Rg5 increased the interaction between MyoD and E2A via p38MAPK. To investigate the effects of Rg5 on prevention of muscle mass loss, C2C12 myotubes were treated with dexamethasone to induce muscle atrophy. Immunoblotting, immunostaining, and qRT-PCR were performed for myogenic markers, Akt/mTOR signaling for protein synthesis, and atrophy-related genes (Atrogin-1 and MuRF1). Results: Rg5 promoted C2C12 myoblast differentiation through phosphorylation of p38MAPK and MyoD/E2A heterodimerization. Furthermore, Rg5 stimulated C2C12 myotube hypertrophy via phosphorylation of Akt/mTOR. Phosphorylation of Akt induces FoxO3a phosphorylation, which reduces the expression of Atrogin-1 and MuRF1. Conclusion: This study provides an understanding of how Rg5 promotes myogenesis and hypertrophy and prevents dexamethasone-induced muscle atrophy. The study is the first, to the best of our knowledge, to show that Rg5 promotes muscle regeneration and to suggest that Rg5 can be used for therapeutic intervention of muscle weakness and atrophy, including cancer cachexia.