• 한국수의병리학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2002

The purpose of this study was to investigate to potective effects against porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) infection in piglets by administration of the PEDV antiserum orally at 2 hrs, 24hrs and 36hrs after birth. six piglets administered the antiserum were experimentally infected with PEDV at five-day-old. Control group were four piglets infected with PEDV only. Serum antibody titers against PEDV were examined by serum neutralization (SN) test, dectection for PEDV or PEDV antigen from feces and small intestines was tested by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and indirect immunoflurescence (IFA). The results obtained were as follows; 1. The piglets administered the PEDV antiserum showed higher antibody titers than those of control group and sustained during the experimental period. 2. The detection rate of PEDV in feces and small intestines by RT-PCR were 26.2% and 16.7% in PEDV antiserum treated group and 48.1 % and 75.0% in control group, respectively. 3. The detection rate of PEDV antigen in the small intestine by IFA were 0% in PEDV antiserum treated group and 50.0% in control group, respectively. It was concluded that oral administration of antiserum against PEDV to piglets was effective in preventing PEDV infection.

• 한국수의병리학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.11-18
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• 2002

The purpose of this study was to investigate to potective effects against transmissible gastyoenteritis virus (TGEV) infection in piglets by administration of the TGEV antiserum orally at 5 hrs, 24hrs and 36hrs after birth. five piglets administered the antiserum were experimentally infected with TGEV at four-day-old. Control group were four piglets infected with TGEV only. Serum antibody titers against TGEV were examined by serum neutralization(SN) test, dectection for TGEV or TGEV antigen from feces and small intestines was tested by reverse transcrption-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and indirect immunoflurescence (IFA). The results obtained were as follows; 1. The piglets administered the TGEV antiserum showed higher antibody titers than those of control group and sustained during the experimental period. 2. The detection rate of TGEV in feces and small intestines by RT- PCR were 24.5% and 20.0% in TGEV antiserum treated group and 44.0% and 75.0% in control group, respectively. 3 The detection rate of TGEV antigen in the small intestine by IFA were 26.7% in TGEV antiserum treated group and 75.0% in control group, respectively. It was concluded that oral administration of antiserum against TGEV to piglets was effective in preventing TGEV infection.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.390-398
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• 2011

Background: Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infected B cells are transformed into lymphoblastoid cell lines. Some researchers suggested some a few similarities between this process and carcinogenesis. We observed the expression of CD80 and CD86, co-stimulatory molecules on EBV-transformed B cells and changes of CD54 expression after stimulation of CD80 and CD86. Methods: CD80 and CD86 were stimulated using anti-CD80 and anti-CD86 monoclonal antibodies. To assess apoptosis and surface protein expression, flow cytometric analysis was performed. Intracellular signal molecules were evaluated by RT-PCR and immunoblot. Morphology and localization of proteins were examined using inverted or confocal microscope. Results: Cross-linking of CD80 and CD86 induced apoptosis and interfered with proliferation of EBV-transformed B cells, and dispersion of clumped cells. We also examined that their stimulation induced ROS accumulation and reduced CD54 expression. Interestingly, we observed that CD80 and CD86 diminished the expression of CD54 in different methods. Both CD80 and CD86 downregulated activation of focal adhesion kinase. CD80 stimulus inhibited CD54 expression through mainly RhoA inactivation, while CD86 down-regulated Ras and JNK phosphorylation. Conclusion: These results suggest that co-stimulatory CD80 and CD86 molecules, expressed EBV-transformed B cells, may play a role in apoptosis and cell adhesion.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.274-278
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• 2010

Objectives: This report describes the results of an investigation on an outbreak of novel influenza A (H1N1) in an English language Institute in Seoul, Korea in May 2009. Methods: In this outbreak, novel influenza A (H1N1) was confirmed in 22 of 91 trainees, trainers and staff members. The trainees and 2 staff members were isolated in an assigned facility and the rest were isolated in their homes after we discovered the first patient with novel influenza A (H1N1). After the isolation, the people in the assigned facility were educated to use N95 respirators and they received oseltamivir for prophylaxis. Results: The initial findings in this study suggest that the symptoms were mild and similar to those of seasonal influenza. The classmates and roommates of the infected patients were more likely to get infected with novel influenza A (H1N1) than the trainees who were not classmates or roommates of the patients (OR: 3.19, 95% Cl=0.91 - 11.11 for classmates and OR: 40.0, 95% Cl=7.4-215.7 for roommates). Conclusions: The public health response seems successful in terms of preventing the spread of this virus into the local community.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.813-819
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• 2019

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) induces severe respiratory impairment with a reported mortality rate of ~36% in humans. The absence of clinically available MERS-CoV vaccines and treatments to date has resulted in uncontrolled incidence and propagation of the virus. In vaccine design, fusion with the IgG Fc domain is reported to increase the immunogenicity of various vaccine antigens. However, limited reports have documented the potential negative effects of Fc fusion on vaccine antigens. To determine whether Fc fusion affects the immunogenicity of MERS-CoV antigen, we constructed a Fcassociated MERS-CoV spike protein (eS770-Fc, 110 kDa), whereby human IgG4 Fc domain was fused to MERS-CoV spike protein (eS770) via a Gly/Pro linker using baculovirus as the expression system. For comparative analyses, two eS770 proteins lacking the IgG4 Fc domain were generated using the IdeS protease ($eS770-{\Delta}Fc$) or His tag attachment (eS770-His) and the immunogenicity of the above constructs were examined following intramuscular immunization in mice. Contrary to expectations, non-Fc spike proteins ($eS770-{\Delta}Fc$, eS770-His; 90 kDa) showed higher immunogenicity than the Fc fusion protein (eS770-Fc). Moreover, unlike non-Fc spike proteins, eS770-Fc immunization did not elicit neutralizing antibodies against MERS-CoV. The lower immunogenicity of Fc-fused eS770 was related to alterations in the structural conformation of the spike protein. Taken together, our results indicate that IgG Fc fusion reduces the immunogenicity of eS770 by interfering with the proper folding structure.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.328-337
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• 2021

석면, 벤젠과 같이 발암물질 1급인 미세먼지는 각종 질병에 원인이 되고 있다. 초 미세먼지 확산은 코로나 바이러스 확산의 중요한 원인중 하나이다. 본 논문은 2015년부터 2019년까지 서울시 평균 기온, 강수량, 평균 풍속등의 기상 데이터와 SO2, NO2, O3,등의 대기 환경 데이터를 기반으로 미세먼지와 초 미세먼지를 분석하고 예측한다. 계절별과 월별로 미세먼지와 초미세먼지 현황을 파악·분석하며 미세먼지를 예측하기 위해 기계학습 모델 중 선형회귀, SVM, 앙상블 모델을 이용하여 비교 분석하였다. 또한 미세먼지와 초 미세먼지 발생에 영향을 미치는 중요한 피쳐(속성)를 파악한다. 본 논문이 파악한 결과 3월에 가장 (초)미세먼지가 높았고, 8월에서 9월까지 (초)미세먼지가 가장 낮았다. 기상 데이터일 경우 (초)미세먼지에 가장 영향을 미치는 데이터가 평균 기온이며, 기상 데이터와 대기 환경 데이터일 경우 NO2가 (초)미세먼지 발생에 가장 크게 작용하였다.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제27권12호
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• pp.267-275
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• 2022

이 논문은 대기오염의 심장병에 대한 위험도를 예측하기 위하여 Keras를 활용한 Deep Neural Network Model 시스템을 제안하였다. 연구 데이터로 서울열린데이터광장의 서울시 기간별 시간평균 대기환경 데이터 18,000개의 데이터 셋을 분석하여, 심장병 질병에 미치는 영향에 대한 정보를 얻을 수 있었다. 이 모델은 각각 8개의 노드를 가진 3개의 은닉층, Sigmoid, Binary_crossentropy, Adam과 Accuracy를 사용했을 때 88.92%의 높은 정확도를 얻을 수 있었다. 이 시스템은 각 지역별 대기오염에 따른 심장병 질병 위험도를 예측하여 유용한 질병 예방의 지표로 활용 가능하다고 사료되고, 대기오염과 미세먼지의 각 성분이 유해질환에 미치는 영향에 대한 데이터만 존재한다면 어떠한 호흡기 질환이든 위험도 예측 결과를 알 수 있다는 것에 의미가 있다. 이 시스템을 더욱 발전시킨다면, 마스크 및 공기정화제품 생산기업에게 유용한 정보를 제공하여 기업의 기술개발에 도움이 될 수 있다고 사료된다.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.26-38
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• 2023

This study aimed to develop a visually differentiated quarantine suit design for giving 119 paramedics comfort to work and psychological stability and to awaken awareness without fear or pressure of the public through literature review and practical research. Basic research was conducted on firefighting uniforms and quarantine suits in Korea and abroad, focusing on domestic and foreign related literature. An interview survey was conducted to identify the current status, problems, and preferences of the design. Research subjects were eight dispatched paramedics and two executives in Seoul and Gwangju. The survey period was from September 15, 2022 to October 10, 2022. Interviews were conducted through phone calls. Results of this study were as follows. Most of the quarantine suits currently worn were Level D style ready-made clothes without coverall patterns. The current quarantine suit was designed without reflecting the symbolism of the National Fire Agency. They were wearing a generous size without having to think about the fit. Most of these quarantine suits were white. In addition, the quarantine suit could not be equipped with a camera for the safety of paramedics. After identifying improvements based on results of the above interview analysis, the following quarantine suit design was proposed. First, it would be differentiated from other institutions by designing suits with symbolism. Second, the convenience of size, camera equipment, and better breathability and style than Level D should be considered. Based on these results, a total of five quarantine suits were designed.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.8.1-8.17
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• 2021

The global crisis caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) led to the most significant economic loss and human deaths after World War II. The pathogen causing this disease is a novel virus called the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2). As of December 2020, there have been 80.2 million confirmed patients, and the mortality rate is known as 2.16% globally. A strategy to protect a host from SARS-CoV-2 is by suppressing intracellular viral replication or preventing viral entry. We focused on the spike glycoprotein that is responsible for the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into the host cell. Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration/EU Medicines Agency authorized a vaccine and antibody to treat COVID-19 patients by emergency use approval in the absence of long-term clinical trials. Both commercial and academic efforts to develop preventive and therapeutic agents continue all over the world. In this review, we present a perspective on current reports about the spike glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 as a therapeutic target.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.144-147
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• 2014

감자 가공용 신품종'새봉'의 무병주 대량생산을 위하여 microponic system에서 배양액의 농도변화가 감자 소식물체 생육에 미치는 영향을 구명하고자 수행 하였다. 조절한 감자 배양액의 농도는 EC 0.2, 0.6, 1.0, 1.4, 1.8, $14.0dS{\cdot}^{-1}$수준 이었으며 감자 조직배양묘는 생장점과 잎을 2개 포함한 1.5cm길이로 잘라 50mL 유리병(glass vial)에 1개씩 치상하여 18일, 또는 21일간 2회에 걸쳐 하였다. 배양액 량은 용기 당 2mL씩 넣고 10일 후 1 mL를 첨가하였으며, 환경조건은 일장 16시간, 온도 $23{\pm}1^{\circ}C$, $40mmol^{-2}{\cdot}s^{-1}$의 백색 LED에서 실험 I의 배양액농도는 EC 0.2, 1.0, $14dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$였으며, 실험 II의 배양액농도는 0.6, 1.0, 1.4, $1.8dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$로 조정하였다. 치상 7일 후 소식물체의 생존율은 $0.2dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$에서 90%, $0.6dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$에서 100%, $1.0dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$에서 100%, $1.4dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$에서 0%, $1.8dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$에서 0%, $14.0dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$에서 0% 이었다. 배양액의 전기전도도를 $1.0dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$으로 조절한 처리에서 이식 2일 후 뿌리가 발육되어 소식물체 생육이 왕성하게 생장하여 18일 만에 7개의 엽, 길이 5cm, 생중 0.5g이상의 식물체로 생육하였다. 배양액의 농도를 $0.6dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$으로 조절한 처리에서는 이식 4일 후부터 뿌리가 발육되어 21일 후 5개의 엽, 길이 4cm, 생중 0.2g을 가진 식물체로 생육하였다. 따라서 microponic system에서 무병 감자 묘 대량생산을 위해서는 감자배양액의 전기전도도를 $0.6{\sim}1.0dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$ 조절하여 관리하는 것이 효과적임을 알 수 있었다.