• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.9-14
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• 2009

We cultured canine kidney(MDCK) cells stably expressing aquaporin-2(AQP2) on collagen-coated permeable membrane filters and examined the effect of extracellular ATP on arginine vasopressin(AVP)-stimulated fluid transport and cAMP production. Exposure of cell monolayers to basolateral AVP resulted in stimulation of apical to basolateral net fluid transport driven by osmotic gradient which was formed by addition of 500 mM mannitol to basolateral bathing solution. Pre-exposure of the basolateral surface of cell monolayers to ATP(100 ${\mu}M$) for 30 min significantly inhibited the AVP-stimulated net fluid transport. In these cells, AVP-stimulated cAMP production was suppressed as well. Profile of the effects of different nucleotides suggested that the $P2Y_2$ receptor is involved in the action of ATP. ATP inhibited the effect of isoproterenol as well, but not that of forskolin to stimulate cAMP production. The inhibitory effect of ATP on AVP-stimulated fluid movement was attenuated by a protein kinase C inhibitor, calphostin C or pertussis toxin. These results suggest that prolonged activation of the P2 receptors inhibits AVP-stimulated fluid transport and cAMP responses in AQP2 transfected MDCK cells. Depressed responsiveness of the adenylyl cyclase by PKC-mediated modification of the pertussis-toxin sensitive $G_i$ protein seems to be the underlyihng mechanism.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.19-25
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• 2006

There have been numerous modalities to recover blink function of orbicularis oculi muscle in patients with facial paralysis. However, there is still no optimal method for reanimation of eyelid. In this study, we tried to recover blink function of paralyzed rabbit's eyelid with the ion polymer metal composite (IPMC) which is one of the electroactive polymers that is spotlighted as artificial muscle. We manufactured IPMC by plating the platinum over perfluorosulphonic acid polymer ($Nafion^{(R)}$). IPMC was coated by Norland optical adhesive for the purpose of insulation and keeping it from dry. IPMC modifications by roughening the surface of Nafion, repetitive plating (maximum 4 times) with platinum, and lengthening the width of IPMC were done. The facial paralysis was induced in the rabbit by sectioning of facial nerve at the main trunk. After minimum period of 4 weeks, IPMC was inserted in the paralyzed rabbit's eyelid. By modification, the force generated by IPMC was enhanced. Restoration of blink function in paralyzed rabbit was achieved on electrical stimulation of the IPMC by 5 voltage direct current. IPMC can be promising option for facial reanimation, but further studies are needed to enhance the efficiency of IPMC.

• 폴리머
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.477-484
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• 2009

소수성 실리카를 안정제로 AIBN을 개시제로 하는 현탁중합법으로 PBMA 입자 및 카본블랙을 함유하는 PBMA 복합체 입자를 합성하였다. pH를 이용하여 실리카입자를 표면개질하여 안정제로 선택한 반응에서 사용한 실리카의 90%는 안정제로, 10%는 PBMA 입자의 내부에 위치하는 것으로 규명되었다. 반응속도와 입경은 안정제의 농도에 무관한 것으로 관찰되었으나, 수평균 및 중량평균분자량은 안정제의 농도가 1.67 wt%를 초과하면서 증가하는 현상을 나타내었다. 개시제의 농도 증가와 반응온도의 상승에 따라 분자량은 이론식에 거의 일치하는 형태로 감소하였다. 카본블랙을 단량체에 대하여 1, 3, 5 및 7 wt% 유입하는 경우 반응전환율은 단계적으로 감소하였으며 유리전이온도는 카본블랙의 농도가 단량체에 대하여 3 wt%에서 5 wt%로 증가하는 경우 약 $4^{\circ}C$ 상승하였다. 투과전자현미경(TEM)을 이용하여 입자의 내부에 위치하는 카본블랙을 확인하였으며, 열중량분석법(TGA)으로 카본블랙의 농도를 측정하였다.

• JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.93-101
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• 2002

We have proposed and fabricated two lateral type field emission diodes, poly-Si emitter by utilizing the local oxidation of silicon (LOCOS) and GaN emitter using metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) process. The fabricated poly-Si diode exhibited excellent electrical characteristics such as a very low turn-on voltage of 2 V and a high emission current of $300{\;}\bu\textrm{A}/tip$ at the anode-to-cathode voltage of 25 V. These superior field emission characteristics was speculated as a result of strong surface modification inducing a quasi-negative electron affinity and the increase of emitting sites due to local sharp protrusions by an appropriate activation treatment. In respect, two kinds of procedures were proposed for the fabrication of the lateral type GaN emitter: a selective etching method with electron cyclotron resonance-reactive ion etching (ECR-RIE) or a simple selective growth by utilizing $Si_3N_4$ film as a masking layer. The fabricated device using the ECR-RIE exhibited electrical characteristics such as a turn-on voltage of 35 V for $7\bu\textrm{m}$ gap and an emission current of~580 nA/l0tips at anode-to-cathode voltage of 100 V. These new field emission characteristics of GaN tips are believed to be due to a low electron affinity as well as the shorter inter-electrode distance. Compared to lateral type GaN field emission diode using ECR-RIE, re-grown GaN emitters shows sharper shape tips and shorter inter-electrode distance.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.93-106
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• 1987

The purpose of this study was to investigate the fittness of Golden relation items was advocated by Ricketts whether or not it is applicable to the young adult Korean dentitions and also to evaluate the several new Golden relation items conducted by the author. The material was consisted of 81 dental casts (34 male, 47 female) with ideal occlusion, which never undergone orthodontic, prosthodontic procedures. Measurements were made on the arch dimensions using sliding caliper (Mitutoyo. Co) and data were computerized and analyzed. The findings of this study were as follows, 1. The Golden proportion advocated by Ricketts dose not seem to directly applicable to the Korean normal dentition, however, the modification from the Ricketts' original shows the Golden proportion as follow: A first series of progressive Golden relations was found on the Golden ratio among the lower central incisors width, the inter mesioincisal width of the upper lateral incisors, and the upper first premolars width. A second series was found on the Golden ratio among the lower lateral incisors width, lower inter canine tips width and theupper first molar distal cusp tips width. A third series was found on the Golden ratio between the inter distal aspect width of e lower canine and the mesial cusp tips width of the lower second molars or inter cusp tips width of upper second premolars. 2. In addition to Ricketts' original, 4 new Golden proportions were found in young adult Korean dentition, these are as follows; The tips of lower canine width had Golden relation with the width of the upper first premolar buccal cusp tips or the width of the lower first molar central fossae. The distal aspect of the lower first premolars had Golden relation with the buccal surface widths of the lower or upper second molars. The width of upper lateral incisors had Golden relation with the upper second molar height. The width of the lower canine tips had Golden relation with the lower second molar height.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.286-291
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• 1998

$RuO_2$를 하부 전극으로 적용하여 스퍼터링 가스의 주입비($Ar/O_2$ratio) 변화에 따른 $SrTiO_3$ 박막의 물성을 고찰하였다. 플라스마 가스내 $Ar/O_2$비 변화가 결정성, 표면 morphology등의 $SrTiO_3$ 박막의 미세구조에 큰 영향을 미치는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 플라스마 가스내의 산소량이 증가함에 따라 박막의 표면 morpholgy 및 상형성의 향상을 통하여 $SrTiO_3$박막의 전기적 특성을 개선할 수 있음을 관찰하였다. 산소의 양이 증가할수록 ST 박막의 누설전류는 $2.0{\times}10^{-6}A/{\textrm}{cm}^2(Ar/O_2=10/0)$에서 $3.8{\times}10^{-7}A/{\textrm}cm^2(Ar/O_2=5/5)$로 감소하였고, 유전 상수값은 $70(Ar/O_2=10/0)$에서 $190(Ar/O_2=5/5)$으로 증가하였다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.17-27
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• 2011

Recently, a physically based model of water-table fluctuation due to precipitation is developed based on aquifer water balance model. In the model, it was assumed that the water infiltration into ground surface is advection dominant and immediately reaches to water-table. The assumption may be suited for the sites where the water-table is shallow and/or the permeability of the unsaturated zone is high. However, there are more cases where the model is not directly applicable due to thick and low permeable unsaturated zone. For the low permeability unsaturated zone, the pattern of water flux passing through unsaturated zone is diffusive as well as advective. In this study, to improve the previously developed water-table fluctuation model, we combined the delayed drainage model, which has long been used in well hydraulics, to the water-table fluctuation model. To test the validity of the development, we apply the developed model to 5 different domestic sites. The model parameters are calibrated based on the groundwater hydrograph and the precipitation time series, and the correlation analyses among the parameters are pursued. The overall analyses on the delineated model parameters indicate that the delayed drainage parameters or delay index used in the developed model are able to reveal drainage information in the unsaturated zones.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.113-118
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• 2012

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of synthetic fibronectin (FN) fragments, including fibrin binding sites from amino-terminal FN fragments containing type I repeats 1 to 5, on osteoblast-like cell activity. Methods: Oligopeptides ranging from 9 to 20 amino acids, designated FF1, FF3, and FF5, were synthesized by a solid-phase peptide synthesizing system, and we investigated the effects of these peptides on cell attachment and extent of mineralization using confocal microscopy, 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assays, and Alizarin red S staining. Results: FF3 and FF5 peptides increased the number of attached human osteoblastic cells, and FF3 administration led to prominent cell spreading. Mineralization was increased in FF3 and FF5 compared to FF1 and the untreated control. Conclusions: Taken together, it can be concluded that the fibrin-binding oligopeptides FF3 and FF5 enhanced cell attachment and mineralization on osteoblast-like cells. These results indicate that FF3 and FF5 have the potential to increase osteoblast-like cell activity. Performing an in vivo study may provide further possibilities for surface modification of biomimetic peptides to enhance osteogenesis, thus improving the regeneration of destroyed alveolar bone.

• 대한전자공학회논문지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.113-121
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• 1989

한국과학기술원의 설계자동화연구실에서 IBM PC/AT 상에서 동작하도록 제작한 그래픽스 보드 "K"를 구동시키기 위하여 소프트웨어 인터페이스인 CGI-K를 TI사에서 제공한 C언어와 어셈블리 언어를 이용하여 작성하였다. CGI-K를 구성하는 디바이스 드라이버 루틴과 네모, 원, 현 및 호와 같은 그래픽스 프리미티브를 만드는 알고리듬을 제안하였으며, CGI-K는 EGA(enhanced graphics adapter)의 CGI보다 3배에서 10배 정도 빠른 속도를 갖는 것을 보였다. CGI-K를 이용하여 2차원 그래픽스 에디터인 GRIM과 3차원 모델링 프로그램인 IPCHE를 만들었으며, GRIM은 그래픽스 프리미티브를 이용하여 원하는 그림을 그릴 수 있도록 하였으며 IPCHE는 3차원 물체의 데이타를 받아들여 보이지 않는 면을 제거하고 명암과 원근 효과를 갖는 3차원 물체를 화면상에 그려 준다.

• 청정기술
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.223-236
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• 2017

기후변화 대응을 위한 청정 화력발전 기술의 일환으로 폐기물과 바이오매스를 중심으로 한 신재생연료의 이용이 크게 증가함에 따라 특히 고온 고압 스팀 생산이 필요한 발전용 보일러 열교환기의 고온부식(High temperature corrosion) 문제가 심각한 현안으로 대두되고 있다. 이러한 문제점은 저급연료에 포함된 염화알칼리 성분이 보일러 내 열교환기 중 표면온도가 가장 높은 과열기(Superheater) 또는 재열기(Reheater)에 점착된 후 염소에 의해 부식이 가속화되어 일어난다. 이를 해결하기 위해 설계 변경, 재료 개선, 연료 전처리 등의 고온부식 회피 방법과 함께 첨가제를 이용한 고온부식 방지 기술이 활용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 보일러에서 고온부식 방지를 위한 다양한 접근 중 특히 첨가제를 이용한 연구개발 현황을 소개한다.