• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.644-648
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• 2001

The biological control potential of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) can be enhanced by improved culture efficiency. Optimization of the media is a key factor for improving in vitro mass production of entomopathogenic nematodes. This study reports the effect of medium concentration. The medium is a combination of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, sats, and growth factors, on the growth of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora and its symbiotic bacterium Photorhabdus liminescens. The overall optimal medium concentration for nematode recovery, hermaphrodite size, bacterial mass, infective juveniles (IJs) yield, and doubling time was 84 g/l. At this concentration rate, the doubling time of IJs production and the biomass of symbiotic bacteria was 1.6 days and 12.8 g/l, respectively. The maximum yield of $2.4{\times}{10^5}IJs/ml$ was attained within a one-generation cycle (eight days). The yield coefficient was $2.8{\times}{10^6}$ IJs/g medium, and the maximum productivity was $3.1{\times}{10^7}$ IJs per day. Medium concentration affected two independent factors, recovery and hermaphrodite size, which in turn influenced the final yield.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.12-16
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• 1999

Xenorhabdus nematophilus sp., an insect-pathogenic bacterium, was newly isolated from Korean entomopathogenic nematode of Steinernema carpocapsae, which can be used as a useful bioinsecticide. Primary and secondary form variants of Xenorhabdus nematophilus were observed when cultured in vitro. Primary form variants adsorbed bromothymol blue, while secondary form did not. However, many other characters of two variants were very similar. The variants were all rod-shaped and cell size was highly variable ranging from 0.5 by 2.0 ${\mu}$m to 1.0 by 5.0 ${\mu}$m. Both produced highly toxic substances and killed the insect larva within 20∼38 hr, indicating that insect pathogenicity of Xenorhabdus is not directly associated with its phase variation. In addition, cell-free culture supernatant of Xenorhabdus was sufficient to kill the insect larva by injecting it ito insect hemolymph; however, cell-harboring culture broth was more effective for killing the insect. The use of Xenorhabdus nematophilus may provide a potential alternative to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxins.

• 한국미생물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국미생물학회 2002년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.94-99
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• 2002

The oceans cover about $71\%$ of the Earth's crust and contain nearly 300,000 described species. Free-living bacteria in the sea and symbiotic bacteria of marine invertebrates are proving to be valuable sources of useful bioactive compounds. Marine sponges, in particular, which contain diverse communities of bacteria, produce many classes of compounds that are unique to the marine environment. Uncultured microorganisms are commonly believed to represent $99.9\%$ of the whole microbial community. They have been investigated for the possibility of isolating and over-expressing genes in viable microorganisms. Strict symbiotic species that have been adapted to the host are candidate unculturable species. With the enormous potential for discovery, development, and market value of marine derived compounds, supply of the products is a major limiting factor for further development.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.60-66
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• 1990

영남지역(嶺南地域)의 수종(數種) 토양통(土壤統)에서 경작여부(耕作與否)에 따른 토착(土着) 대두근류균(大豆根瘤菌)의 분포특성(分布特性)을 구명(究明)하였다. 이를 위하여, 토양통(土壤統)이 서로 다른 5개(個) 지점(地點)의 경작지(耕作地)와 미경작지(未耕作地) 토양(土壤)의 대두(大豆) 접종효과(接種效果)(Soil inoculum potential)와 토착근류균(土着根瘤菌)의 취락형태적(聚落形態的) 분포특성(分布特性)을 조사(調査)하였는데 그 결과(結果)는 다음과 같았다. 1. 영남지역(嶺南地域)에 분포(分布)한 토착(土着) 대두근류균(大豆根瘤菌)의 밀도(密度)는 경작지(耕作地)의 경우 $10^4Cells/g$. soil 이상(以上)이었으나 미경작지(未耕作地)에서는 경미(輕微)하였다. 2. 경작지(耕作地) 토양(土壤)의 대두(大豆) 접종효과(接種效果)(Soil inoculum potential)는 NifTAL의 우수근류근(優秀根瘤菌) 접종제(接種劑) TAL 보다 좋았고, 대두근류균(大豆根瘤菌)의 질소고정(窒素固定) 특성면(特性面)에서 근류(根瘤) 무게가 근류수(根瘤數)를 보상(報償)하였다. 3. 토착(土着) 대두근류균(大豆根瘤菌)의 취락형태별(聚落形態別) 분포(分布)는 경작여부(耕作與否)에 따라 상이(相異)하였는데, "Dry"형(形) 기경지(旣耕地)에서, "Wet"형(形)은 미경작지(未耕作地)에서 각각(各各) 우점경향(優占傾向)을 보였다. 4. 토착(土着) 대두근류균(大豆根瘤菌)의 취락형태별(聚落形態別) 공생효과(共生效果)는 "Dry"형(形)이 "Wet"형(形)보다 좋았다. 따라서 숙전(熟田)에서의 대두생육(大豆生育)은 "Dry"형(形) 토착(土着) 대두근류균(大豆根瘤菌)의 밀도(密度)에 크게 영향(影響)을 받을 것으로 판단(判斷)되었다.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.247-252
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• 1998

콩 재배시 근류균의 합리적 이용을 위한 기초자료를 얻고자 남부지방의 평야지 밭토양과 논토양, 산간지 밭토양에 분포한 토착 Bradyrhizobium japonicum의 질소고정 잠재능을 상호 비교, 분석하였다. 토착 B. japonicum의 밀도는 산간 밭토양에서 $5.7{\times}10^4\;cells/g.soil$ 로 가장 높았고, 다음으로는 평야지 밭$(5.0{\times}10^4\;cells/g.soil)$, 평야지 논토양$(4.0{\times}10^3\;cells/g.soil)$ 순이었다. 콩 개화기의 지상부 건물생산력과 수확기의 종실수량은 서로간에 고도의 상관관계$(P{\leqq}0.001)$를 보이면서 두 성분 모두 평야지 밭 >산간지 밭 > 평야지 논토양 순으로 높았는데, 평야지 밭토양 중에서는 남해토양과 선산토양이 건물생산면에서, 김해토양은 종실수량면에서 각각 우수하였다. 콩 개화기에 조사된 근류수와 근류무게의 물질생산 기여도는 지상부 건물중의 경우 근류수$(r=0.383^*)$ 보다 근류무게가$(r=0.439^*)$ 더 높은 값을 보였으나 종실수량에서는 근류무게$(r=0.449^{**})$ 보다 근류수가$(r=0.505^{**})$ 더 높은 값을 나타내었다. 근류무게당 지상부 건물중과 종실수량 성적은 평균적으로 단원콩에서 보다 남해콩에서 각각 1.7배와 1.4배 높은 변이계수를 보였다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.155-173
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• 2011

Humans have and hold 100 trillion intestinal bacteria that are essential for health. For millions of years human-microorganisms interaction has co-evolved, and maintained close symbiotic relationship. Gut bacteria contributes to human health and metabolism, and humans provides the optimum nutrition-rich environment for bacteria. What is the mechanism of the host distinguishing the intestinal bacteria as its cohabiting partner and what kind of benefits does the gut microbiota provide the human are the fundamental questions to be asked and solved in order to make human life a higher quality. This review explains the physiological relationship and mutualism between the host and gut microorganism, and highlights the potential therapeutic approach for treating diseases, maintaining and improving health based on these correlations.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.259-264
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• 2001

해충의 생물적 방제 인자로서 주목받고 있는 곤충병원선충(Steinernema carpocapsae)과 이들의 공생세균(Xenorhabdus nematophilus)이 유용곤충인 누에(Bombyx mori)와 그물등개미(Pristomyrmex pungens)에 상이한 독성을 보였다. S. carpocapsae는 누에에 대해 매우 높은 살충력(반수치사농도: 4IJs (감염태 유충수)/ml)을 보이는 반면, 그물등개미에 대해서는 매우 약했다. (반수치사농도: >150,000 IJs/ml). 반면에 X. nematophilus는 그물등개미에 대해 높은 경구독성(반수치사농도: $1.4$\times$10^3$cfu (콜로니 형성수)/ml)을 보였으나, 누에에 대해서는 낮았다. (반수치사농도: >$10^{8}$ cfu/ml). 또한 실험동물 랫드(Rattus norvegicus)에 S. carpocapsae와 X. nematophilus를 강제로 경구투여 한 결과 시험 전기간(21일)동안 치사개체는 없었으며, 내부 장기에서 처리한 공생세균과 선충은 발견되지 않았다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지하수토양환경학회 2001년도 추계학술발표회
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• pp.107-110
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• 2001

The biological control potential of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) can be enhanced by improved culture efficiency. Optimization of media is a key factor for improving in vitro mass production of entomopathogenic nematodes. EPN yield was dependant of complex medium concentration, of which mixture is carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, salts, and growth factors, on the growth of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora and its symbiotic bacterium Photorhabdus luminescensLipids.

• 식물분류학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.304-307
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• 2017

We report somatic chromosome numbers for three species belonging to the Euphorbia pekinensis complex distributed in Far East Asia. In E. pekinensis populations distributed in Korea, 2n = 28 and 56 were found, while the Japanese native E. lasiocaula was also found at 2n = 28 and 56 and the Japanese endemic E. sinanensis was found at 2n = 20. Based on the number of chromosomes, E. lasiocaula distributed in Japan supports treatment as a variety of E. pekinensis rather than as a different species, while E. sinanensis should be recognized as a distinct species rather than as a variety of E. pekinensis. In the same populations of E. pekinensis and E. lasiocaula, diploid and tetraploid individuals were found, and the diversity of these chromosome numbers was consistent with the morphological diversity of these populations, suggesting the future evolutionary potential of this species.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.2.1-2.24
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• 2024

Studies over the last 2 decades have identified IL-17 and IL-21 as key cytokines in the modulation of a wide range of immune responses. IL-17 serves as a critical defender against bacterial and fungal pathogens, while maintaining symbiotic relationships with commensal microbiota. However, alterations in its levels can lead to chronic inflammation and autoimmunity. IL-21, on the other hand, bridges the adaptive and innate immune responses, and its imbalance is implicated in autoimmune diseases and cancer, highlighting its important role in both health and disease. Delving into the intricacies of these cytokines not only opens new avenues for understanding the immune system, but also promises innovative advances in the development of therapeutic strategies for numerous diseases. In this review, we will discuss an updated view of the immunobiology and therapeutic potential of IL-17 and IL-21.