• 생명과학회지
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• 제20권8호
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• pp.1181-1185
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• 2010

본 연구는 WSSV의 주요 구조단백질인 VP19와 VP28을 모두 포함하는 VP19+28 fusion protein을 제조하여, Litopenaeus vannamei에서 WSSV에 대한 백신으로서의 효능을 평가하고자 수행하였다. VP19와 VP28 유전자를 fusion하여 제작한 VP19+28 유전자를 pET-28a(+) vector에 삽입하고 단일단백질로서 제작된 VP19+28 유전자를 E. coli BL21 (DE3)에서 발현시켰다. 백신실험을 위해 새우에게 2주 동안 실험용 사료를 급이하였으며, 그 후 바이러스액($1{\times}10^2$배로 희석한 WSSV)을 이용하여 새우에게 주사 감염에 의해 in vivo 공격실험(challenge test)을 수행하였다. 실험결과, vaccination을 하지 않은 새우들은 감염 후 11일째에 100%의 누적폐사율을 보였으며, host control로써 E. coli BL21을 사용하여 vaccination한 새우들은 감염 후 17일째에 100%의 누적폐사율을 보였다. rVP19, rVP28, rVP19+28을 이용하여 vaccination한 새우들의 경우 감염 후 21일째에 각각 66.7%, 41.7%, 41.7%의 누적폐사율을 보였다. 이상의 결과를 통해 rVP28과 rVP19+28이 WSSV에 대해 높은 백신효능을 가짐을 확인하였다. 또한 감염 후 21일째에 fusion protein rVP19+28과 rVP28의 누적폐사율은 동일하였지만 공격실험기간 동안 폐사율이 rVP19+28을 투여 한 실험군이 낮게 나타나는 것을 보아 WSSV에 대한 새우의 방어효능은 rVP19+28이 더 높음을 나타내는 것이다.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.127-133
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• 2004

We have studied the surface micelle formation of polystyrene-b-poly(2-vinyl pyridine) (PS-b-P2VP) at the air-water interface. A series of four PS-b-P2VPs were synthesized by anionic polymerization, keeping the PS block length constant (28 kg/㏖) and varying the P2VP block length (1, 11, 28, or 59 kg/㏖). The surface pressure-area ($\pi$-A) isotherms were measured and the surface morphology was studied by atomic force microscopy (AFM) after Langmuir-Blodgett film deposition onto silicon wafers. At low surface pressure, the hydrophobic PS blocks aggregate to form pancake-like micelle cores and the hydrophilic P2VP block chains spread on the water surface to form a corona-like monolayer. The surface area occupied by a block copolymer is proportional to the molecular weight of the P2VP block and identical to the surface area occupied by a homo-P2VP. It indicates that the entire surface is covered by the P2VP monolayer and the PS micelle cores lie on the P2VP monolayer. As the surface pressure is increased, the $\pi$-A isotherm shows a transition region where the surface pressure does not change much with the film compression. In this transition region, which displays high compressibility, the P2VP blocks restructure from the monolayer and spread at the air-water interface. After the transition, the Langmuir film becomes much less compressible. In this high-surface-pressure regime, the PS cores cover practically the entire surface area, as observed by AFM and the limiting area of the film. All the diblock copolymers formed circular micelles, except for the block copolymer having a very short P2VP block (1 kg/㏖), which formed large, non-uniform PS aggregates. By mixing with the block copolymer having a longer P2VP block (11 kg/㏖), we observed rod-shaped micelles, which indicates that the morphology of the surfaces micelles can be controlled by adjusting the average composition of block copolymers.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.367-372
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• 2012

본 연구는 체질량지수에 따른 관전압(kVp)과 관전류량(mAs)의 변화에서 선량과 화질의 연관성을 알아보고자 하였다. 실험대상군은 A군(100 kVp, 240 mAs, N=20), B군(120 kVp, 240 mAs, N=20), C군(100 kVp, 270 mAs, N=20), D군(120 kVp, 270 mAs, N=20)으로 나누어 관전류량의 변화에 관계된 화질을 평가하였다. 실험대상군에 대한 화질평가는 4점 척도를 사용하여 very good 4점, good 3점, fair 2점, poor 1점 등급으로 나누어 평가하였고, 피폭선량은 DLP(dose length product)를 이용하여 평가하였다. 결론적으로 100 kVp에서는 5.6 $mGy{\cdot}cm$, 120 kVp에서는 11 $mGy{\cdot}cm$, 정도 낮은 선량을 보였고 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 하지만 화질평가에서도 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었으며 진단적 가치가 동등한 영상을 획득하였다(p>0.05). 따라서 CT 관상동맥조영술 검사에서는 사전에 체질량지수(body mass index)을 고려하여 검사조건을 적절하게 선택하는 것이 환자의 피폭선량을 줄이면서 최적의 화질을 획득할 수 있을 것이라 사료된다.

• 치과방사선
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.265-276
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• 1990

가격 5마리의 하악에 치근단부위 병소 60례와 해면골내 병소 60례를 다양한 크기의 bur로 형성한 후 관전압을 변화시켜 촬영한 방사선 사진을 육안적으로 판독하고 농도계로 분석하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1 흑화도가 일정한 경우 65-85kVp범위내의 관전압 변화는 크기가 같은 골내병소의 판독에 영향을 미치지 않았다(P>0.05). 2 병소가 2번 bur이하의 작은 크기일 때 1번 bur병소에 대한 2번 bur병소의 판독은 치근단 병소는 80kVp 이상의 관전압에서 판독이 용이하였으며 (P<0.05), 해면골내 병소는 75kVp이하의 관전압에서 판독이 용이하였다.(p<0.05) 3. 해면골내 한정된 병소는 치밀골을 포함한 병소와 육안적 판독의 차이가 있었으나(p<0.05). 해면골과 치밀골간의 경계부를 포함한 병소와는 육안적 판독의 차이가 없었다. (p>0.05). 4. 농도계로 분석한 결과 육안적 판독점수가 같았던 경우에도 농도계 계측치는 차이가 있었으며, 0.15-1.66㎜정도의 aluminum등 가치차이가 있어야 육안적으로 병소판독이 가능하였다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권11호
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• pp.1777-1785
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• 2021

Objective: To investigate the accuracy of the Agatston score obtained with the ultra-high-pitch (UHP) acquisition mode using tin-filter spectral shaping (Sn150 kVp) and a kVp-independent reconstruction algorithm to reduce the radiation dose. Materials and Methods: This prospective study included 114 patients (mean ± standard deviation, 60.3 ± 9.8 years; 74 male) who underwent a standard 120 kVp scan and an additional UHP Sn150 kVp scan for coronary artery calcification scoring (CACS). These two datasets were reconstructed using a standard reconstruction algorithm (120 kVp + Qr36d, protocol A; Sn150 kVp + Qr36d, protocol B). In addition, the Sn150 kVp dataset was reconstructed using a kVp-independent reconstruction algorithm (Sn150 kVp + Sa36d, protocol C). The Agatston scores for protocols A and B, as well as protocols A and C, were compared. The agreement between the scores was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and the Bland-Altman plot. The radiation doses for the 120 kVp and UHP Sn150 kVp acquisition modes were also compared. Results: No significant difference was observed in the Agatston score for protocols A (median, 63.05; interquartile range [IQR], 0-232.28) and C (median, 60.25; IQR, 0-195.20) (p = 0.060). The mean difference in the Agatston score for protocols A and C was relatively small (-7.82) and with the limits of agreement from -65.20 to 49.56 (ICC = 0.997). The Agatston score for protocol B (median, 34.85; IQR, 0-120.73) was significantly underestimated compared with that for protocol A (p < 0.001). The UHP Sn150 kVp mode facilitated an effective radiation dose reduction by approximately 30% (0.58 vs. 0.82 mSv, p < 0.001) from that associated with the standard 120 kVp mode. Conclusion: The Agatston scores for CACS with the UHP Sn150 kVp mode with a kVp-independent reconstruction algorithm and the standard 120 kVp demonstrated excellent agreement with a small mean difference and narrow agreement limits. The UHP Sn150 kVp mode allowed a significant reduction in the radiation dose.

• 폴리머
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.593-598
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• 2005

Layer-by-layer(LbL) 자기 조립법에 의한 poly(ethylene-alt-maleic anhydride)(PEMAh)/poly(4-vinyl pyridine)(P4VP) 다층막의 염료 흡착 거동 및 pH 변화에 의한 염료 방출 거동을 Rodamine 6G(R6G)를 지시제로 사용하여 조사하였다. UV-vis 분광 분석을 이용하여 (PEMAh/P4VP)n 다층막의 두께 및 R6G의 흡착 및 방출 거동을 조사하였다. 다층막에 흡착되는 R6G의 흡착량은 필름의 두께 증가에 따라 선형적으로 증가하였다. (PEMAhAh/P4VP)n 다층막의 투과성은 pH 조건에 민감한 거동을 보였으며, 방출액의 pH가 감소할수록 R6G 방출 속도와 방출량은 증가하였다. PEMAh/poly(ethyleneimine)(PEI) capping layer를 (PEMAh/P4VP)n 다층막에 추가로 적층함으로써 흡착된 R6G의 방출 속도를 조절할 수 있었다.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.5-12
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• 2011

Infectious bursal disease (IBD) caused by infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) is a highly contagious viral disease in chicken. It causes heavy economic loss by immune suppression and high mortality. The IBDV, designated Avibirnavirus in the Family Birnaviridae, has a double-stranded RNA genome formed by two segments, segment A and segment B. Segment A encodes a 108 KDa polypeptide that is self-cleaved to produce pVP2, VP3 and VP4, and later pVP2 is cleaved to VP2. The VP2 contains the antigenic regions responsible for elicitation of neutralizing antibodies and VP3 is a major immunogenic protein of IBDV. In this study, monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) specific for IBDV were produced and characterized. All 15 MAbs were specific for IBDV and did not react with other viruses used in this study. The protein specificity of MAbs was determined by comparing the reactivity patterns of each MAb with IBDV VP2 and VP234 recombinant baculoviruses and Western blot analysis. As a result, 7 MAbs (1F5, 2C8, 2F4, 3C7, 4C3, 6F11, 6G5) and 5 MAbs (2A4, 2G2, 3F5, 3G2, 4F10) were specific for VP2 and VP3, respectively. The protein specificity of 3 MAbs (2B8, 3F7, 3F8) were not determined. Five (2C8, 2F4, 4C3, 6F11, 6G5) of the VP2-specific MAbs had a neutralizing activity against IBDV. Some MAbs reacted with IBDV-infected bursa of Fabricius by indirect fluorescence antibody (IFA) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay. The MAbs produced in this study would be used for diagnostic reagents for the detection of IBDV infection.

• 공업화학
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.336-341
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• 2018

기존의 문헌에서는 poly(3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT) 기반의 블록공중합체를 합성하기 위해서 최소 4-5단계 이상의 복잡한 공정을 거쳐야 했고, 일반적으로 분자량, 분자량 분포 및 블록의 비를 조절하기 위해서 단량체 전환율 및 반응 시간을 계속해서 모니터링 해야 한다. 또한, 여러 가지 이유에서 합성 스케일이 수 mg에서 수 g으로 제한되었다. 본 연구에서는 음이온 중합법을 이용해서 P3HT-b-poly(4-vinylprydine) (P4VP)를 오직 2단계로 중합할 수 있었으며, 중합 스케일은 수십 g 정도가 가능하였다. 반응 도중 단량체 전환율 및 농도를 계속 모니터링 해야 하는 번거로움 없이 초기 단량체 당량비만으로 블록 비율과 분자량 분포를 정밀 조절할 수 있었다. 만들어진 P3HT-b-P4VP를 친수성 및 소수성 용매에 녹여 분자 거동을 살펴보았다. 용액의 특성이 용액 속 미셸 구조와 필름 코팅 후 모포로지에 영향을 미친다는 것을 확인했다. P3HT-b-P4VP의 물리적 특성은 적외선-자외선 분광분석법, 원자힘현미경 및 자외선 광전자 분광분석법을 이용하여 평가하였다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.217-220
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• 2023

Purpose: This pilot study was conducted to evaluate half-value layer (HVL) measurements obtained using a semiconductor dosimeter for intraoral radiography. Materials and Methods: This study included 8 aluminum plates, 4 of which were low-purity (less than 99.9%) and 4 high-purity (greater than 99.9%). Intraoral radiography was performed using an intraoral X-ray unit in accordance with the dental protocol at the authors' affiliated hospital: tube voltage, 60 kVp and 70 kVp; tube current, 7 mA; and exposure time, 0.10 s. The accuracy of HVL measurements for intraoral radiography was assessed using a semiconductor dosimeter. A simple regression analysis was performed to compare the aluminum plate thickness and HVL in relation to the tube voltage (60 kVp and 70 kVp) and aluminum purity (low and high). Results: For the low-purity aluminum plates, the HVL at 60 kVp (Y) and 70 kVp (Y) was significantly correlated with the thickness of the aluminum plate (X), with Y=1.708+0.415X (r=0.999, P<0.05) and Y=1.980+0.484X (r=0.999, P<0.05), respectively. Similarly, for the high-purity aluminum plates, the HVL at 60 kVp (Y) and 70 kVp (Y) was significantly correlated with the plate thickness(X), with Y=1.696+0.454X (r=0.999, P<0.05) and Y=1.968+0.515X (r=0.998, P<0.05), respectively. Conclusion: This pilot study examined the relationship between aluminum plate thickness and HVL measurements using a semiconductor dosimeter for intraoral radiography. Semiconductor dosimeters may prove useful in HVL measurement for purposes such as quality assurance in dental X-ray imaging.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.213-221
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• 2015

The aim of this study was to set up the optimal exposure condition according to detector type considering image quality (IQ) with radiation dose in chest digital radiography. We used three detector type such as flat-panel detector (FP) and computed radiography (CR), and charge-coupled device (CCD). Entrance surface dose (ESD) was measured at each exposure condition combined tube voltage with tube current using dosimeter, after attaching on human phantom, it was repeated 3 times. Phantom images were evaluated independently by three chest radiologists after blinding image informations. Standard exposure condition using each institution was 117 kVp-AEC at FP and 117 kVp-8 mAs at CR, and 117 kVp-8 mAs at CCD. Statistical analysis was performed by One way ANOVA (Dunnett T3 test) using SPSS ver. 19.0. In FP, IQ scores were not significant difference between 102 kVp-4 mAs and 117 kVp-AEC (28.4 vs. 31.1, p=1.000), even though ESD was decreased up to 50% ($62.3{\mu}Gy$ vs. $125.1{\mu}Gy$). In CR, ESD was greatly decreased from 117 kVp-8 mAs to 90 kVp-8 mAs without significant difference of IQ score (p=1.000, 24.6 vs. 19.5). In CCD, IQ score of 117 kVp-8 mAs was similar with 109 kVp-8 mAs (29.6 vs. 29.0), with decreasing from $320.8{\mu}Gy$ to $284.7{\mu}Gy$ (about 11%). We conclude that optimal x-ray exposure condition for chest digital radiography is 102 kVp-4 mAs in FP and 90 kVp-8 mAs in CR, and 109 kVp-8 mAs in CCD.