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The Function of ArgE Gene in Transgenic Rice Plants

  • Guo, Jia;Seong, Eun-Soo;Cho, Joon-Hyeong;Wang, Myeong-Hyeon
    • Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.524-529
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    • 2007
  • We carried out to study the function of ArgE in transgenic rice plants, which were confirmed by PCR analysis and hygromycin selection. Transgenic rice plants were with selectable marker gene(HPT) inserted in genome of the rice. Southern analysis with hpt probe confirmed by two restriction enzymes that copy numbers of the selectable gene was introduced into the plant genome. We displayed that the relationship between drought stress and ArgE gene with the overexpressing rice plants. From this result, we observed that the degree of leaves damage has no difference in control and transgenic lines. The total RNAs were extracted from 6 weeks-seedling in normal condition in order to examine their expression levels with ArgE-overexpressed transgenic rice. In particular, expression patterns of genes encoding enzymes involved in abiotic stress, including drought and salt stresses. OsGF14a and OsSalt were investigated by reverse transcription-PCR(RT-PCR). Expression levels of the OsSalt gene decreased significantly in transgenic rice plants compared to control plant. However, ion leakage measurement did not demonstrate any leaves damage change between control and ArgE transgenic plants exposure to mannitol treatment. These results suggest that expression of the ArgE is not involved in tolerance for drought stress in rice but may playa role of signaling networks for salt-induced genes.

Matching Preclusion Problem in Restricted HL-graphs and Recursive Circulant $G(2^m,4)$ (제한된 HL-그래프와 재귀원형군 $G(2^m,4)$에서 매칭 배제 문제)

  • Park, Jung-Heum
    • Journal of KIISE:Computer Systems and Theory
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    • v.35 no.2
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    • pp.60-65
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    • 2008
  • The matching preclusion set of a graph is a set of edges whose deletion results in a graph that has neither perfect matchings nor almost perfect matchings. The matching preclusion number is the minimum cardinality over all matching preclusion sets. We show in this paper that, for any $m{\geq}4$, the matching preclusion numbers of both m-dimensional restricted HL-graph and recursive circulant $G(2^m,4)$ are equal to degree m of the networks, and that every minimum matching preclusion set is the set of edges incident to a single vertex.

Paired Many-to-Many Disjoint Path Covers in Recursive Circulants and Tori (재귀원형군과 토러스에서 쌍형 다대다 서로소인 경로 커버)

  • Kim, Eu-Sang;Park, Jung-Heum
    • Journal of KIISE:Computer Systems and Theory
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    • v.36 no.1
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    • pp.40-51
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    • 2009
  • A paired many-to-many k-disjoint path cover (paired k-DPC) of a graph G is a set of k disjoint paths joining k distinct source-sink pairs in which each vertex of G is covered by a path. In this paper, we investigate disjoint path covers in recursive circulants G($cd^m$,d) with $d{\geq}3$ and tori, and show that provided the number of faulty elements (vertices and/or edges) is f or less, every nonbipartite recursive circulant and torus of degree $\delta$ has a paired k-DPC for any f and $k{\geq}1$ with $f+2k{\leq}{\delta}-1$.

Efficacy of ramosetron in combination with polyethylene glycol of preparing for a colonoscopy

  • Kang, Min Kyu;Jang, Byung Ik;Park, Jun Suk;Kim, Kyeong Ok
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • v.36 no.2
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    • pp.99-104
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    • 2019
  • Background: Because of its efficacy and safety, polyethylene glycol (PEG) is generally used to prepare for colonoscopy. However, the side effects of PEG, including nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, pain, and general weakness, tend to decrease patient compliance and satisfaction. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of PEG with 0.1 mg ramosetron on colonoscopy patients who had difficulty taking PEG due to side effects or large volume. Methods: From January to August in 2012, 28 patients who visited Yeungnam University hospital for a colonoscopy were prospectively enrolled. All enrolled patients were previous history underwent colonoscopy using PEG only in our hospital. The efficacy and safety of ramosetron were assessed through the use of a questionnaire, and compared previous bowel preparation. Results: Compared to previous examination, the patients using the ramosetron reported less nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and abdominal pain, as well as a higher degree of compliance and satisfaction of the patient. There were no side effects reported with the use of ramosetron. However, overall bowel preparation quality was not better than the previous examination. Conclusion: In case of the use of ramosetron in combination with PEG for bowel preparation, patients experienced a higher rate of compliance and tolerance. Looking forward, ramosetron may become an option of pretreatment for bowel preparation.

A Comparison of Patient-specific Delivery Quality Assurance (DQA) Devices in Radiation Therapy (방사선치료에서 환자맞춤형 선량품질보증 장치의 비교)

  • Kyung Hwan Chang
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.46 no.3
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    • pp.231-238
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    • 2023
  • This study aimed to compare the results of delivery quality assurance (DQA) using MapCHECK and OCTAVIUS for radiation therapy. Thirty patients who passed the DQA results were retrospectively included in this study. The point dose difference (DD) and gamma passing rate (GPR) were analyzed to evaluate the agreement between the measured and planned data for all cases, Plan complexity was evaluated to analyze dosimetric accuracy by quantifying the degree of modulation according to each plan. We analyzed the monitor units (MUs) and total MUs for each plan to evaluate the correlation between the MUs and plan complexity. We used a paired t-test to compare the DD and GPRs that were obtained using the two devices. The DDs and GPRs were within the tolerance range for all cases. The average GPRs difference between the two devices was statistically significant for the brain, and head and neck for gamma criteria of 3%/3 mm and 2%/2 mm. There was no significant correlation between the modulation index and total MUs for any of the cases. These DQA devices can be used interchangeably for routine patient-specific QA in radiation therapy.

Variations in Kiwifruit Microbiota across Cultivars and Tissues during Developmental Stages

  • Su-Hyeon Kim;Da-Ran Kim;Youn-Sig Kwak
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.245-254
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    • 2023
  • The plant microbiota plays a crucial role in promoting plant health by facilitating the nutrient acquisition, abiotic stress tolerance, biotic stress resilience, and host immune regulation. Despite decades of research efforts, the precise relationship and function between plants and microorganisms remain unclear. Kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.) is a widely cultivated horticultural crop known for its high vitamin C, potassium, and phytochemical content. In this study, we investigated the microbial communities of kiwifruit across different cultivars (cvs. Deliwoong and Sweetgold) and tissues at various developmental stages. Our results showed that the microbiota community similarity was confirmed between the cultivars using principal coordinates analysis. Network analysis using both degree and eigenvector centrality indicated similar network forms between the cultivars. Furthermore, Streptomycetaceae was identified in the endosphere of cv. Deliwoong by analyzing amplicon sequence variants corresponding to tissues with an eigenvector centrality value of 0.6 or higher. Our findings provide a foundation for maintaining kiwifruit health through the analysis of its microbial community.

The Vegetation and Ecological Characteristics of Warm Temperate Forest in Dalma Mountain, Haenam (해남 달마산 상록활엽수림 식생과 생태적 특성)

  • Cho, Ji-Woong;Lee, Kye-Han
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.181-193
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    • 2022
  • The study was conducted to provide basic data for stable forest management according to climate change by identifying the ecological characteristics of Mt. Dalma warm temperate forest. 30 survey plots were established for vegetation structure analysis, and communities which classified by applying TWINSPAN analysis and DCA analysis techniques. Four plant communities were subdivided into Quercus acuta-Eurya japonica community, Quercus acuta community, Quercus salicina-Camellia japonica community, and Quercus acuta-Camellia japonica community. The tree layers were dominated by Quercus acuta and Quercus salicina, and the subtree layers were dominated by Camellia japonica and Eurya japonica, and the Sasa borealis. The species diversity index were in the range of 0.849 to 0.969, and the degree of Evenness index were 0.514 to 0.569, and the similarity index were 59.57 to 75.47%. The species composition in the community indicated that the deciduous broad-leaved and coniferous trees have already been eliminated in competition with evergreen broad-leaved trees. Tree species with good cold resistance such as Quercus acuta and Quercus salicina were dominant species under current climatic conditions, but the dominant species might be changed to more shade-tolerance evergreen broad-leaved through the succession.

Application of Weed Species as the Diagnostic Indicator Plants of Environmental Pollution (환경오염(環境汚染) 진단(診斷) 지표식물(指標植物)로서 잡초종(雜草種)의 활용(活用)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究))

  • Kang, Byeung-Hoa;Shim, Sang-In;Lee, Sang-Gak
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.46-69
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    • 1996
  • The studies were conducted to obtain the basic information of the effects of pollutants on plant species and to select the plant species showing specific responses to the pollutants. For these purposes, paraquat, ammonium, and cadmium as a source of oxidative stress, nitrogen toxicity, and heavy metal toxicity respectively were treated to the plant species. Among the tested plants, Lamiaceae, Brassicaceae, and Caryophyllaceae were tolerant to paraquat, whereas Poaceae and Asteraceae were sensitive. Especially Mosla dianthera of Lamiaceae, Hemistepta lyrata and Aster pilosus of Asteraceae, and Paspalum thunbergii of Poaceae showed higher tolerance than others. Paraquat resistance was related with life style, overwintering capacity, so perennial and biennial species showed higher tolerance than annual species. In response to ammonium, Poaceae showed higher resistance while Fabaceae and Caryophyllaceae showed sensitiveness. Weed species having tolerance to ammonium were Echinochloa crus-galli var. praticola, Panicum dichotomiflorum, Setaria glauca, Chenopodium album, and Solanum nigrum, while Mosla dianthera, Arenaria serpyllifolia and Perilla frutescens var. japonica showed sensitiveness. In the response of plant species to cadmium, Digitaria sanguinalis, Amaranthus lividus showed higher resistance, whereas Galinsoga parviflora, Plantago asiatica, Ambrosia trifida, and Paspalum thunbergii showed sensitiveness. The injured degree on germination stage by pollutants did not related with injured degree on matured stage. During germination, the root elongation was more sensitive than shoot elongation by pollutants, paraquat, ammonium, and cadmium.

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Degree of Dysmenorrhea and Self-management of Dysmenorrhea in the High-school Girl-student (여고생이 호소하는 월경곤란증 정도 및 대처방안)

  • Kim, Mi-Young;Jung, Moon-Sook;Chung, Kwi-Ae
    • Women's Health Nursing
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.413-426
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    • 2000
  • The purposes of this study is to examine the degree of dysmenorrhea and self-management of dysmenorrhea in high school girls and to provide basic information for health education. This research is the contents of the characteristics and self-management of dysmenorrhea and thereby serve to provide some theoretical grounds for the health education of high school-girl students. The subjects of this study are the 376 girl students of a high school in Taegu. This study was conducted by collecting data from April 3rd to 7th, 2000. The instruments used for this study by the researcher of this study based on Choi, Myung-Ok's (1992) menstrurational symtom scale (8 items) and factors used to dysmenorrhea scale (5 items). Health locus of control is obtained from a review of references by the researcher, Sin Jae Sin (1985) translated Multidimensional health Locus of Control scale (18 items) were made by Wallston & Wallston (1976). The collected data was analysed by mean, percent, Chi-squre test, Fisher's Exact Test using the SPSS (v 6.12) and SAS program. The results of this study were as follows : 1. The characteristics of dysmenorrhea were low abdominal pain, fatigue, back pain, headache, muscle pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. 2. The degree of dysmenorrhea was shown 'a few of discomfort experiment': 73%, late, leaving early and absent for school : 4.0%. 3. By means locus of control, internal health locus of control was shown 79.5% and external health locus of control was shown 20.5%. 4. The self-management of dysmenorrhea was shown 'massaging on the abdomen and bed rest' is 31.9%, 'tolerance' is 53.5%. 5. When the characteristics of dysmenorrhea was compared with demographics, low abdominal pain was significant of the number of siblings (p<.05), the family history (mother's dysmenorrhea)(p<.01) and back pain was significant of the age, family history, low abdominal pain (p<.05, p<.01, p<.01). 6. There was no significant of the locus of control. When the self-management of dysmenorrhea was compared with demographics, the age was significant (p<.05).

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Quality assurance for computed-tomography simulator : Report of the AAPM Radiation Therapy Committee Task Group No.66 (Report of the AAPM Radiation Therapy Committee의 Task Group No.66에 의한 전산화 단층촬영 모의치료기의 정도 관리)

  • Lee, Yun-Seok
    • The Journal of Korean Society for Radiation Therapy
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.41-43
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    • 2005
  • Purpose : Wish to present degree management process that is efficient confirm radiation treatment exclusive use CT simulator's Q.A item that become Q.A and Differentiation of diagnosis area that present Report of the AAPM Task Group No.66 using Q.A tool that produce itself and secure safe and correct CT-simulation process and equip convenience. Method and material : Manufacture CT simulator's Q.A tool on source and confirm virtue between isocenter of wall laser system, patient table, CT scanner's imaging plane that present in Report of the AAPM Task Group No.66 by daily publication unit. Result : Confirmed measured value from Report of the AAPM Task Group No.66 to confirmation of presenting degree management item in wall laser's ${\pm}2mm$, table's ${\pm}2mm$, imaging plane's ${\pm}2mm$ tolerance extent. Conclusion : There is unconfirmed item from CT-simulation process for therapy to CT Q.A protocol of existent diagnosis area, premising suitable degree management of radiation treatment exclusive use CT-simulator equipment confirming presenting Q.A item in Report of the AAPM Task Group No.66 safe and correct CT-simulation process guarantee can

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