• 한국습지학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.44-53
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• 2021

도시 강우유출수에 함유된 중금속은 저감시설 내에 축적되면서 기능저하와 유지관리를 어렵게 하는 원인이다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위하여 자연적 물질순환과정을 가진 LID 시설이 널리 이용되고 있다. LID 시설로 유입된 중금속은 식물흡입을 통해 밖으로 배출된다. 그러나 식물별 중금속 흡수율이 규명되지 못하여 LID 설계시 식물 종 선정에 어려움을 주고 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 중금속 노출빈도가 다른 LID 시설 내부, 도로변 식물 및 조경공간 식물을 상호비교하여 식물에 의한 중금속 제거특성을 연구하였다. 차량 활동과 접촉빈도가 높은 LID 및 도로변에 식재된 식물류(초본류, 관목류, 교목류)의 체내 중금속 함량은 조경공간 식재 식물체보다 높게 나타났다. 중금속의 체내 축적은 주변환경(유입수 성상, 주변 대기오염 정도 등)의 영향을 크게 받는 것으로 나타났다. 도시 강우유출수에 높은 농도로 함유된 Zn 제거에는 패랭이, 메타세콰이어, 영산홍, 쑥 등이 적정하며, Cu 제거에는 패랭이, 메타세콰이어, 쑥 및 은행나무가 적절한 것으로 평가되었다. Pb 제거에는 벚꽃나무, 메타세콰이어 및 조팝나무가 적정하며, As, Cr 및 Cd 제거에는 패랭이가 적정한 것으로 평가되었다. 식물별 중금속 흡입능력은 서로 다르게 나타났다. 이러한 특성은 다양한 토지이용에서 발생하는 다양한 중금속 제거를 위한 식물 종 선정에 활용될 수 있다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.174-183
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• 2022

Management of traumatic skull base fractures and associated complications pose a unique reconstructive challenge. The goals of skull base reconstruction include structural support for the brain and orbit, separation of the central nervous system from the aerodigestive tract, volume to decrease dead space, and restoration of the three-dimensional appearance of the face and cranium with bone and soft tissues. An open bicoronal approach is the most commonly used technique for craniofacial disassembly of the bifrontal region, with evacuation of intracranial hemorrhage and dural repair performed prior to reconstruction. Depending on the defect size and underlying patient and operative factors, reconstruction may involve bony reconstruction using autografts, allografts, or prosthetics in addition to soft tissue reconstruction using vascularized local or distant tissues. The vast majority of traumatic anterior cranial fossa (ACF) injuries resulting in smaller defects of the cranial base itself can be successfully reconstructed using local pedicled pericranial or galeal flaps. Compared with historical nonvascularized ACF reconstructive options, vascularized reconstruction using pericranial and/or galeal flaps has decreased the rate of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak from 25 to 6.5%. We review the existing literature on this uncommon entity and present our case series of n = 6 patients undergoing traumatic reconstruction of the ACF at an urban Level 1 trauma center from 2016 to 2018. There were no postoperative CSF leaks, mucoceles, episodes of meningitis, or deaths during the study follow-up period. In conclusion, use of pericranial, galeal, and free flaps, as indicated, can provide reliable and durable reconstruction of a wide variety of injuries.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.79-84
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• 2009

Cerium oxide nanoparticles (size: 30 nm) were prepared by the supercritical synthesis method, Acute oral toxicity and tissue distribution of the nanoparticles were evaluated by a single administration in rats. Oral administration of the nanoparticles to the rats did not lead to death when the animals were treated by a dose of 5 g/kg (high dose) as well as 100 mg/kg (low dose). Abnormal clinical signs, changes in serum biochemistry and hematology were not observed in high-dose treated group compared to the vehicle control group. Lesions in liver, lung and kidney were not observed in high-dose treated group by histopathological examination. Tissue distribution analysis in liver, kidney, spleen, lung, testis and brain was performed on day 1, day 7 and day 14 after treatment. The average values of the accumulated cerium oxide nanoparticles were elevated in all tissues but statistical significance was only shown in lung. Low levels of tissue distributions after a single oral administration seem to be the low bioavailability of the nanoparticles.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.385-392
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• 2013

Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent, primarily due to limited sun exposure, which may be observed in urban areas, or as a result of modern lifestyles. Common myths about vitamin D persist, including that it is mostly obtained from the diet and is only essential for bone and mineral homeostasis. Nonetheless, advances in biomedical science suggest that vitamin D is a hormone that is integral to numerous physiologic functions in most cells and tissues. Therefore, abnormal vitamin D levels may contribute to health disturbances. A number of recent reports on potential associations between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular disease have highlighted its role in this system. A focus over the previous decade has been to better understand the mechanisms behind vitamin D regulation and the pathophysiology associated with suboptimal vitamin D levels. Vitamin D deficiency is highly associated with the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, even when considering other well-known risk factors. In this process, the renin-angiotensin system is disrupted, and hypertension and endothelial dysfunction contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease. Likewise, clinical outcomes upon the normalization of vitamin D levels have been investigated in different patient populations. It makes sense that vitamin D supplementation to improve vitamin D status among vitamin D-deficient individuals could be useful without requiring a sudden lifestyle change. This manuscript provides a brief overview of vitamin D metabolism and the vitamin D receptor. It also summarizes the current clinical research relating to vitamin D supplementation and its effects on hypertension and endothelial dysfunction in cardiovascular medicine.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.16-22
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• 2005

cDNA for oxidosqualene cyclase was cloned by a homology-based PCR method and sequenced from Centella asiatica. In a sequences analysis, the putative polypeptide of C. asiatica cycloartenol synthase (CaCYS) deduced from the 2,274 bp nucleotide sequence, consisted of 758 amino acids and had a molecular mass of 86.3 kD. The predicted amino acid sequence exhibited high homology to that of PNX (cycloartenol synthase) from Panax ginseng ($89\%$). Southern blot analysis suggests that CaCYS may be present in one copy of the C. asiatica genome. If methyl jasmonate (MJ) is applied exogenously to plants, not only triterpene saponins are accumulated in tissues, but also it produces effects such as growth inhibition and the promotion of ethylene production. In order to investigate the effect of MJ and thidiazuron (TDZ), a cytokinin that plays a role as an antisenescence agent in several plants, on the level of CaCYS mRNA, we performed northern blot analysis. When MJ is alone treated by adding to culture medium, CaCYS transcripts were inhibited. However, sustained levels of the expression of CaCYS, by adding TDZ to the medium despite MJ treatments, were demonstrated in C. asiatica leaves.

• The Korean Journal of Ecology
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.277-286
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• 1994

수도권과 그 주변 지역의 33지소의 리기다소나무 숲에서 리기다소나무 잎과 잔뿌리의 주요이온의 함량을 정량하였다. 잎 속의 N, P, K 및 Mg 함량운 전년도 잎에 비해 당해연도 잎속에 높았지만, Al과 Ca은 그 반대였다. 잎 속의 N, P, K 및 Al 함랴은 지역간의 차이가 없었지만, Ca과 Mg 함량은 전원지에 비해 도심지에서 낮았다. 그러나 잎속의 N/Ca와 N/Mg의 비의 값은 전원지에보다 도심지에서 컸다. 표토 잔뿌리 속의 Mg 함량은 도심으로부터 거리가 멀어짐에 따라 증가하였으나, 심층토 잔뿌리 속의 Al 함량은 그 반대였다. 토양층 잔뿌리 속의Al 함량은 도심지보다 전원지에서 낮았다. 토양층 잔뿌리속의 Al 함량은 낙엽층의 잔뿌리에 비하여 2~3배 높았다. 그리고 표토보다 심층토에 존재하는 잔뿌리 속에 Al 함량이 높았다. 그러므로 수도권 지역에서 리기다소나무의 생장감소는 조직 속의 Ca과 Mg 부족, N/Ca과 N/Mg 비의증가 및 잔뿌리 생장에 대한 Al 독성에 있었다. 그리고 수도권 지역에서 잔뿌리의 비정상적인 분포는 산성토양에서 Al 독성에 의한 잔뿌리의 생장감소가 그 원인으로 해석된다.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.64-72
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• 2007

This study investigated the types, forms, and origination of litter found along one hiking course in Moaksan Provincial Park, 'Jungin-ri Course'(entrance-ridge-valley-peak). In addition, a survey was conducted to understand hikers' litter control awareness in order to determine possible backcountry litter control measures. The following are the results of this study: 1. For the litter Sequency investigation, 199 recyclable pieces of litter were found on the mid-slope(61.6%), 89 by the entrance(27.6%), 19 in the valley(5.9%) and 16 on the peak(4.9%). A total of 323 pieces of litter were found. Paper materials were the most common, followed by plastic containers such as PET bottles and yogurt containers. Of particular interest, 288 papers and cans were found on the mid-slope(46.9%). By the entrance, more plastics and bottles were found. 2. There were 614 pieces of flammable litter collected and only 19 pieces of non-flammable. Most of the flammable litter, including snack pacts, plastic bags, processed lumber, cigarette butts, tissues, cigarette boxes, and fabric was found on the mid-slope. 3. Very little food waste was found throughout the whole site proving that the policy prohibiting hikers from cooking and eating at the designated sites has been effective. However, food waste is difficult to find because it naturally decays with time. 4. $X^2$-test was used to find different types of litter and their verified origination frequency. It was found that recyclable litter, and food waste took about 1%. In addition, recyclable litter, especially bottles, was found relatively frequently by the entrance. Flammable litter was found most often at the peak. 5. The questionnaire results showed that 48.2% of the respondents "shorten their hiking journey and purchase food outside the entrance" and 29.6% said that they "bring a packed meal from home". Only 8.2% said that they "cook something when an appropriate location is found". At the Jungin-ri course, a few hikers brought their own food to eat or cook, but most hikers purchased something to eat onsite. 6. The results of the question about having experience littering while hiking showed that 19.3% litter and 79.2% do not. Those that responded "yes" gave various reasons for littering. 63.6% claimed, "there are no designated trash containers". 15.9% said they litter subconsciously. Finally, 3.2% insist that they litter "because food naturally decomposes". 7. As a result of the overall satisfaction according to the Likert scale and the analysis with an average of 14 variables, it was found that the average "toxic litter control convenience" was 2.41 with very low satisfaction. Thus, the results indicate the importance of providing appropriate back country litter control facilities.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.233-238
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• 2002

비둘기 깃털을 이용하여 섬지역(경기도 덕적도), 도심지역(서울), 공단지역(여천, 안산, 울산, 부산)의 납 오염 수준을 모니터링 해본 결과, 깃털의 평균 납 농도는 섬지역이 2.55 $\mu\textrm{g}$/wet g, 도심 지역이 4.99 $\mu\textrm{g}$/wet g, 공단지역이 3.08~9.01 $\mu\textrm{g}$/wet g, 으로 각 지역간에 유의한 농도 차이가 있는 것으로 조사되었다(p<0.05). 다만, 여천 공단의 경우 다른 공단에 비해 상대적으로 낮게 나타났으며 섬지역과 비슷한 수준의 납이 검출되었다. 이러한 각 지역간 깃털의 납 농도는 대기오염 농도와도 비슷한 경향을 보이는 것으로 나타났다. 납 농도가 비교적 낮은 덕적도와 여천 공단의 경우 간과 깃털 조직간에 정의 상관관계가 있는 것으로 밝혀졌지만(p<0.05) 그외의 지역에서는 상대적으로 간 농도에 비해 깃털의 농도가 높았으며, 두 조직간에 상관관계가 없는 것으로 조사되었다(p>0.05) 이와 같은 결과는 덕적도와 여천 공단지역의 깃털 중 납의 대부분은 체내 조직으로부터 깃털로 이행되어진 것으로 판단되지만, 그 외 지역에서는 체내 조직에서 깃털로 이행된 양보다는 외부로부터 깃털에 부착된 양이 더 크다는 것을 시사한다.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.35-43
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• 2021

도시지역의 강우유출수를 관리하기 위하여 자연기반해법의 LID 및 그린인프라 적용이 늘고 있다. 식물이 LID 시설에 적용되는 이유는 광합성을 이용하여 오염물질 저감효율을 높이고, 시설 내부 오염물질 축적을 줄여 유지관리 기능을 향상시키기 위해서이다. 그러나 LID 시설 내부에서 작용하는 식물의 오염물질 흡입능력의 불확실성으로 인하여 식재 선정시 어려움이 많다. 따라서 본 연구는 도로변, LID 시설 및 조경공간에 식재되어있는 식물의 건물률 및 영양물질 함량을 비교하여 오염물질 제거기작을 분석하기 위해 수행되었다. 실험대상인 7종의 초본류, 관목류 및 교목류의 월별 건물률은 60~90% 범위를 보였다. 초본류 몸체 내 TN 함량은 여름철까지 지속적으로 성장하다가 감소하는 추세를 보였다. 그러나 관목류와 교목류는 초봄과 늦여름에 높은 TN 함량을 보였다. 패랭이를 제외한 LID 시설에 식재된 모든 식물에서 높은 TP 함량을 보였다. 이는 LID의 식물이 인 제거에 효율적이라는 것을 의미한다. 식물별 영양염류 함량은 유입수 농도에 영향을 끼치는 도시환경에 크게 의존하는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 이러한 결과들은 향후 LID 적용 시 식생 선정에 있어 유용한 자료로 활용 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• ALGAE
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.261-273
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• 2017

Fine dust (FD) particles have become a major contributor to air pollution causing detrimental effects on the respiratory system and skin. Although some studies have investigated the effects of FD on the respiratory system, their possible effects on the skin remain under-explored. We investigated the FD mediated inflammatory responses in keratinocytes, present in the outer layers of skin tissues and the transfer of inflammatory potential to macrophages. We further evaluated the anti-inflammatory effects of the polyphenolic derivative, diphlorethohydroxycarmalol (DPHC) isolated from Ishige okamurae against FD-induced inflammation. Size distribution of FD particles was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. FD particles induced the production of cyclooxygenase-2, prostaglandin E2 ($PGE_2$), interleukin (IL)-$1{\beta}$, and IL-6 in HaCaT keratinocytes and the expression of nitric oxide (NO), inducible nitric oxide synthases (iNOS), $PGE_2$, tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ expression in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Further, we evaluated the inflammatory potential of the culture medium of inflammation-induced HaCaT cells in RAW 264.7 macrophages and observed a marked increase in the expression of NO, iNOS, $PGE_2$, and proinflammatory cytokines. DPHC treatment markedly attenuated the inflammatory responses, indicating its effectiveness in suppressing a broad range of inflammatory responses. It also showed anti-inflammatory potential in in-vivo experiments using FD-stimulated zebrafish embryos by decreasing NO and reactive oxygen species production, while eventing cell death caused by inflammation.