• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2016

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of sensorimotor training on knee joint stability after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Methods: The subjects were sixteen 16 adults who received anterior cruciate reconstruction by arthroscopy, and underwent sensorimotor training for which was to have them maintenanceain of a standing position with a step Balance ball on the affected side over 30 degrees knee flexion with 100% weight bearing for 15-20 seconds. Before the genuine experiment commenced, the Lysholm scale was had been used to assess functional disorders on the affected knee joint. KT-2000 Arthrometer measurement equipment was used to measure anterior displacement of tibia against to femur before and after the sensorimotor training. Results: There was significant relaxation on the affected side in tibia anterior displacement of the affected and sound sides on in supine position before the sensorimotor training. There was little significant difference in tibia anterior displacement of the affected knee joints on in the supine position before and after the sensorimotor training. The results also showed that there was a reduction in the difference of tibia anterior displacement of the affected knee joints on in the standing position. These results suggest that the effects of sensorimotor training on knee joint stability after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is to induce the change of tibia anterior displacement against femur and the variation of muscles activation. Conclusion: The sensorimotor training may contribute to the improvement of joint functional stability in people who are in post-operation state and with orthopedic musculoskelectal injuries.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.149-158
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• 2011

Metal waste generated from the pyroprocessing of 10 MtU of spent fuel was classified by comparing the specific activity of a relevant radionuclide with the limit value of the specific activity specified in the Korean acceptance criteria for a lowand intermediate-level waste repository. A Korean Optimized Fuel Assembly design with a 17${\times}$17 array, an initial enrichment of 4.5 weight-percent, discharge burn-up of 55 GWD/MtU, and a 10-year cooling time was considered. Initially, the mass and volume of each structural component of the assembly were calculated in detail, and a source term analysis was subsequently performed using ORIGEN-S for these components. An activation cross-section library generated by the KENO-VI/ORIGEN-S module was utilized for top-end and bottom-end pieces. As a result, an Inconel grid plate, a SUS plenum spring, a SUS guide tube subpart, SUS top-end and bottom-end pieces, and an Inconel top-end leaf spring were determined to be unacceptable for the Gyeongju low- and intermediate-level waste repository, as these waste products exceeded the acceptance criteria. In contrast, a Zircaloy grid plate and guide tube can be placed in the Gyeongju repository. Non-contaminated Zircaloy cladding occupying 76% of the metal waste was found to have a lower level of specific activity than the limit value. However, Zircaloy cladding contaminated by fission products and actinides during the decladding process of pyroprocessing was revealed to have 52 and 2 times higher specific activity levels than the limit values for alpha and $^{90}Sr$, respectively. Finally, it was found that 88.7% of the metal waste from the 17${\times}$17 Korean Optimized Fuel Assembly design should be disposed of in a deep geological repository. Therefore, it can be summarized that separation technology with a higher decontamination factor for transuranics and strontium should be developed for the efficient management of metal waste resulting from pyroprocessing.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.310-317
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• 2021

Cluster of differentiation 1 (CD1) is a family of cell-surface glycoproteins that present lipid antigens to T cells. Humans have five CD1 isoforms. CD1a is distinguished by the small volume of its antigen-binding groove and its stunted A' pocket, its high and exclusive expression on Langerhans cells, and its localization in the early endosomal and recycling intracellular trafficking compartments. Its ligands originate from self or foreign sources. There are three modes by which the T-cell receptors of CD1a-restricted T cells interact with the CD1a:lipid complex: they bind to both the CD1a surface and the antigen or to only CD1a itself, which activates the T cell, or they are unable to bind because of bulky motifs protruding from the antigen-binding groove, which might inhibit autoreactive T-cell activation. Recently, several studies have shown that by producing T_H2 or T_H17 cytokines, CD1a-restricted T cells contribute to inflammatory skin disorders, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, allergic contact dermatitis, and wasp/bee venom allergy. They may also participate in other diseases, including pulmonary disorders and cancer, because CD1a-expressing dendritic cells are also located in non-skin tissues. In this mini-review, we discuss the current knowledge regarding the biology of CD1a-reactive T cells and their potential roles in disease.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.440-447
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• 2021

Background Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a potential target for anti-obesity treatments. Previous studies have shown that BAT activation causes an acute metabolic boost and reduces adiposity. Furthermore, BAT and BAT-derived cell transplantation reportedly help treat obesity by regulating glucose and fatty acid metabolism. However, since BAT transplantation leads to whole-body weight loss, we speculated that earlier approaches cause a generalized and unnecessary fat tissue loss, including in breast and hip tissues. Methods We transplanted white adipose tissue-derived or BAT-derived preadipocytes prepared from C57BL/6 mice into one side of the inguinal fat pads of an obese mouse model (db/db mice) to examine whether it would cause fat loss at the peri-transplant site (n=5 each). The same volume of phosphate-buffered saline was injected as a control on the other side. Six weeks after transplantation, the inguinal fat pad was excised and weighed. We also measured the concentrations of glucose, triglycerides, fatty acids, and total cholesterol in the peripheral blood. Results BAT-derived preadipocytes showed abundant mitochondria and high levels of mitochondrial membrane uncoupling protein 1 expression, both in vivo and in vitro, with a remarkable reduction in weight of the inguinal fat pad after transplantation (0.17±0.12 g, P=0.043). Only free fatty acid levels tended to decrease in the BAT-transplanted group, but the difference was not significant (P=0.11). Conclusions Our results suggest that brown adipocytes drive fat degradation around the transplantation site. Thus, local transplantation of BAT-derived preadipocytes may be useful for treating obesity, as well as in cosmetic treatments.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.75-81
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• 2022

정부의 배출자 부담 원칙에 따라 배출량에 비례하여 수수료를 차등 부과하는 RFID 기반 음식물류폐기물 종량제가 2012년 전면 시행되었다. 2018년말 기준 전국 149개 지자체, 공동주택 아파트를 기준으로 약 40%의 보급률을 보이고 있다. 장비 도입으로 약 20~30%의 감량 효과가 나타났다. 이와 더불어 기존 장비들에 대한 문제점도 나타나기 시작하였다. 본 연구는 이러한 투입구의 근본적인 문제점의 해결책으로 기존에 나와 있는 기술들을 응용하고 통합하여 개선하고자 하였다. 즉, 음식물쓰레기 종량기 내부의 음식물쓰레기통 안쪽으로 호퍼를 깊숙이 들어가도록 설계를 변경하여 음식물쓰레기가 만수가 되어 수거통 교체 시 원활하도록 고안하여 음식물쓰레기종량기 주변 환경을 개선하고자 한다.

• 대한화장품학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한화장품학회 2003년도 IFSCC Conference Proceeding Book I
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• pp.578-589
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• 2003

The fuzzy rat that expresses hypersecretion of sebum and hyperplastic sebaceous glands is a genetic mutant for the study of many pharmacological aspects especially human acne. Through this model, we examined the effects of several phospholipids on the secretion of sebum after topical application. The phospholipid derivatives were phosphatidylcholine (PC), hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine (HPC), phosphati dylserine (PS) and hydrogenated phosphatidylserine(HPS). All agents were dissolved into the vehicle (1, 3-Butanediol, ethanol and water) at 0.5％ weight volume and applied on the dorsal area of the fuzzy rat. To observe histological changes, the skin biopsies were stained with Oil Red O and the size and morphology of sebaceous gland was observed under microscope. Topical treatment with PC and/or HPC showed a marked decrease in sebum excretion. Especially hydrogenated PC (HPC) appeared to have more predominant sebosuppressive function than any other treatment. The other agents such as PS and HPS showed a marginal effect on sebum secretion. With the sebosuppressive activity, HPC and PC seem to have a good potential application on acne treatment. In order to obtain more insights into possible mechanisms behind the above observations, effects of each phospholipid on the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) genes were investigated. Recently, it has been demonstrated that expression and activation of PPAR subtypes appear to modulate the accumulation of cytoplasmic fat droplets that characterizes the sebocyte differentiation(1). It was also previously suggested that PPAR${\gamma}$ antagonist would seem possible to interfere sebum production without side effects (2). In this study we examined the diverse effects of the tested phospholipids on the expression of several PPAR genes based on reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) from the topically treated skin of fuzzy rats. The results and possible implications are discussed.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.369-380
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• 2023

국내 건설신기술제도는 건설업계의 자발적인 기술개발을 유도하여 국내 건설기술 수준 향상 및 경쟁력 강화에 기여하였다. 특히 건설신기술의 현장적용으로 공사비 절감 및 공기단축의 성과를 달성하였다. 그러나 건설신기술제도가 도입된 지 33년이 지났지만, 건설신기술의 매년 지정건수와 건설현장 활용실적은 정체 수준이다. 따라서 본 연구는 건설신기술의 현장활용 저해요인을 다각적으로 분석하고, 현장활용 활성화 방안을 제안하였다. 주요 결과는 건설신기술 활용실적 모니터링 제도 도입, 특정공법심의 기술위주의 평가, 건설신기술 사후평가시스템 개선, 건설신기술의 기술마켓시스템 등록체계 구축, 건설신기술의 활용실적 관리방안을 제안하였다. 이러한 제도개선은 건설신기술의 현장활용을 촉진할 것으로 기대된다.

• 운동영양학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.14-22
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• 2019

[Purpose] Here, we aimed to determine the effect of Polygonum cuspidatum stem extract (PSE) on exorbital lacrimal gland-excised rat models and hyperosmotic stress-stimulated human conjunctival cells (HCCs). [Methods] Seven week old male Wistar rats were divided into six groups. Only the rats in the control group (NOR, n=5) did not undergo surgery. Three days after the surgery, the exorbital lacrimal gland-excised rats were randomly allocated to five groups: (1) vehicle-treated dry-eyed rats (DED, n=5); (2) PSE (10 mg/kg) treated DED rats (PSE-10, n=5); (3) PSE (100 mg/kg) treated DED rats (PSE-100, n=5); and (4) PSE (250 mg/kg) treated DED rats (PSE-250, n=5). In addition, the HCC line was co-treated with hyperosmolar media (528 mOsm) and PSE (1-100 μg/ml). [Results] PSE treatment restored the tear volume and goblet cell density by inhibiting severe corneal irregularities and damage. The treatment with PSE significantly attenuated the hyperosmolar stress-induced inflammation and cell death through the suppression of mRNA expression levels of Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and Interferon-γ (IFN-γ), and the expression of Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) as well as the activation of caspase-3 in vitro. [Conclusion] The inhibitory effects of PSE treatment on dry eye disease indicate the potential of nutritional intervention by PES against inflammatory diseases without adverse effects.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.479-497
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• 2024

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Activating brown adipose tissue (BAT) and browning of white adipose tissue (WAT) can protect against obesity and obesity-related metabolic conditions. Cryptotanshinone (CT) regulates lipid metabolism and significantly ameliorates insulin resistance. Adenosine-5'-monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a receptor for cellular energy metabolism, is believed to regulate brown fat activity in humans. MATERIALS/METHODS: The in vivo study included high-fat-fed obese mice administered orally 200/400 mg/kg/d CT. They were evaluated through weight measurement, the intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test (IPGTT), intraperitoneal insulin tolerance test (IPITT), cold stimulation test, serum lipid (total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein) measurement, hematoxylin and eosin staining, and immunohistochemistry. Furthermore, the in vitro study investigated primary adipose mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with incubation of CT and AMPK agonists (acadesine)/inhibitor (Compound C). Cells were evaluated using Oil Red O staining, Alizarin red staining, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence staining to identify and observe the osteogenic versus adipogenic differentiation. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and the Western blot were used to observe related gene expression. RESULTS: In the diet-induced obesity mouse model mice CT suppressed body weight, food intake, glucose levels in the IPGTT and IPTT, serum lipids, the volume of adipose tissue, and increased thermogenesis, uncoupling protein 1, and the AMPK pathway expression. In the in vitro study, CT prevented the formation of lipid droplets from MSCs while activating brown genes and the AMPK pathway. AMPK activator enhanced CT's effects, while the AMPK inhibitor reversed the effects of CT. CONCLUSION: CT promotes adipose tissue browning to increase body thermogenesis and reduce obesity by activating the AMPK pathway. This study provides an experimental foundation for the use of CT in obesity treatment.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.17-28
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 당화 공정 중 축합된 구조로 발생되는 고형 부산물인 황산리그닌(Sulfuric acid lignin; SAL)의 나노 세공 탄소 소재로의 활용 가능성을 살펴보고자 수산화칼륨 촉매를 투입하여 $750^{\circ}C$에서 1 h 동안 고온 촉매 활성화 공정을 진행하였다. 이때 타 바이오매스 시료 유래 활성탄과의 물성 비교를 위해 코코넛셸(CCNS), 소나무(Pinus), Avicel로부터 각각 같은 방법으로 활성탄을 제조하였으며 화학 조성과 결합 구조, 표면 및 기공 분포 특성을 분석하였다. 열중량 분석 결과 최종 온도 $750^{\circ}C$에서 잔존 고형분 함량은 SAL > CCNS > Pinus > Avicel 순서였으며 이 경향은 활성화 공정 후 생성된 활성탄의 수율 순서와 동일하였다. 특히, SAL 유래 활성탄은 탄소 함량이 91.0%, $I_d/I_g$ peak ratio가 4.2로 가장 높게 나타났으며 이는 높은 탄소 고정성과 더불어 비정질의 거대 방향족 구조층이 형성되었음을 의미한다. 또한 제조된 활성탄은 모두 최초 시료의 비표면적($6m^2/g$)과 기공 부피($0.003cm^3/g$)에 비해 촉매 활성화 공정 후 각각 $1065{\sim}2341m^2/g$, $0.412{\sim}1.270cm^3/g$로 크게 증가하였으며 이 중 SAL 유래 활성탄의 표면 변화율이 가장 크게 나타났다. 이후 3종의 유기 오염물질(페놀, 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, 카보퓨란)에 대한 제거율을 평가해보았을 때 모든 활성탄에서 표준 용액 100 ppm 대비 90 mg/g 이상의 높은 흡착 능력을 보였다. 따라서 축합된 구조인 SAL으로부터 고비표면적의 나노 세공 활성탄 제조가 가능할 뿐만 아니라 추후 유기 오염 물질 제거를 위한 카본 필터의 친환경 흡착 소재로 활용가능성이 높을 것으로 기대된다.