• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.502-510
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• 2017

This study investigated bacterial growth-inhibitory effect of 69 therapeutic herbal plants extracts on 9 bacterial strains using a disc diffusion assay. Especially, the antimicrobial activity of Psoraleae semen, which showed different activity on pathogenic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, was evaluated by MIC (minimal inhibition concentration) and biofilm formation assay. The effect of Psoraleae semen extract on bacterial cell membranes was examined by measurement of protein leakage (optical density at 280 nm) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). No clear zone was formed on discs containing Gram-negative bacteria, but Gram-positive bacteria exhibited clear zones. The MICs of Psoraleae semen extract were $8{\mu}g/mL$ for Streptococcus mutans, and $16{\mu}g/mL$ for Enterococci and Staphylococcus aureus. In addition, biofilm formation was inhibited at concentration $8-16{\mu}g/mL$. Protein leakage values and SEM images revealed that cell membranes of Gram-positive bacteria were impaired following exposure to the extract. Further, the extract inhibited the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in sausages. These results indicate that Psoraleae semen extract could be utilized as a natural antimicrobial agent against Gram-positive bacteria.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제31권9호
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• pp.1200-1209
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• 2021

Sepsis is an acute inflammatory response that leads to life-threatening complications if not quickly and adequately treated. Cytolysin, hemolysin, and pneumolysin are toxins produced by gram-positive bacteria and are responsible for resistance to antimicrobial drugs, cause virulence and lead to sepsis. This work assessed the effects of aloe-emodin (AE) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) on sepsis-associated gram-positive bacterial toxins. Standard and antibiotic-resistant Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pneumonia bacterial strains were cultured in the dark with varying AE concentrations and later irradiated with 72 J/cm^-2 light. Colony and biofilm formation was determined. CCK-8, Griess reagent reaction, and ELISA assays were done on bacteria-infected RAW264.7 cells to determine the cell viability, NO, and IL-1β and IL-6 pro-inflammatory cytokines responses, respectively. Hemolysis and western blot assays were done to determine the effect of treatment on hemolysis activity and sepsis-associated toxins expressions. AE-mediated PDT reduced bacterial survival in a dose-dependent manner with 32 ㎍/ml of AE almost eliminating their survival. Cell proliferation, NO, IL-1β, and IL-6 cytokines production were also significantly downregulated. Further, the hemolytic activities and expressions of cytolysin, hemolysin, and pneumolysin were significantly reduced following AE-mediated PDT. In conclusion, combined use of AE and light (435 ± 10 nm) inactivates MRSA, S. aureus (ATCC 29213), S. pneumoniae (ATCC 49619), MDR-S. pneumoniae, E. faecalis (ATCC 29212), and VRE (ATCC 51299) in an AE-dose dependent manner. AE and light are also effective in reducing biofilm formations, suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokines, hemolytic activities, and inhibiting the expressions of toxins that cause sepsis.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.78-84
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• 1996

The presence of ammonia, usually in the form of ammonium ion ($NH_4{^+}$), can enhance bacterial growth m the distribution system and make the production of drinking water more costly if ammonium must be removed to ensure good disinfection. Removal of ammonia by biological oxidation could be economical which prevents excess chlorine dosage In this research, effects of hydraulic retention time (HRT) and media type on the ammonia removal efficiencies of submerged biofilm reactor were investigated. The biofilm reactors combined the characteristics of high biological solids capture efficiency and good hydraulic control. The results indicate that biofilms can remove over 77 percent of the ammonia with HRT of longer than 2 hr even at low temperature ranging from 14.6 to $16.6^{\circ}C$. The HRT has a significant effect on nitrification. The overall nitrification and efficiency of ammonia removal increase with increasing HRT. It has also been observed that when the fibrous media was used, the ammonia removal, nitrification rate and endurance to shock improved.

• Journal of Microbiology
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.117-121
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• 2000

Recent advances in studies of bacterial gene expression and light microscopy show that cell-to cell communication and communication and community behavior are the rule rather than the exception. One type of cell-cell communication, quorum sensing in Gram-negative bacteria involves acyl-homoserine lactone signals. This type of quorum sension represents a dedicated communication system that enables a given species to sense when it has reached a critical population density. and to respond by activating expression of specific genes. The LuxR and LuxI proteins of Vibrio fisheri are the founding members of the acyl-homoserine lactone quorum sensing signal receptor and signal generator families of proteins. Acyl-homeserine lactone signaling in Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one model for the relationship between quorum sensing community behavior, and virulence. In the P. aeruginosa model. quorum sensing is required for normal biofilm maturation and virulence. There are multiple quorum-sensing circuits that control the expression of dozens of specific genes in P. aeruginosa.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.43-48
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• 2009

Listeria monocytogenes is a major concern in food processing environments because it is ubiquitous and can easily contaminate food during processing. Contaminated food and the surfaces in food facilities can serve as reservoirs of L. monocytogenes, which can lead to the serious foodborne illness listeriosis in consumers. L. monocytogenes can adhere to materials commonly used in food processing equipment and form biofilms. In the biofilm mode, L. monocytogenes is significantly more resistant to disinfection or sanitizers than its planktonic counterparts. Many researchers have studied the effects of surface materials on bacterial adhesion and the formation of biofilms. Recent studies have focused on preventing the establishment of L. monocytogenes in niches in the food plant environments.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.197-202
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• 2010

Most oral microorganisms exist as biofilms which initiate formation via the attachment of an early colonizer to host proteins on the tooth surface. Fusobacterium nucleatum act as a bridge between early and late colonizers. Dental biofilms eventually comprise dental pathogens such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola and Tannerella forsythia. To evaluate the effects of mutual interactions between oral bacteria on the growth of biofilms, periodontopathogens were co-cultured with a $0.4\;{\mu}m$ barrier. Streptococcus gordonii inhibited the growth of F. nucleatum and periodontopathogens. However, F. nucleatum, P. gingivalis and T. denticola activated the growth of other bacteria. A co-culture system of early and late colonizers could be a useful tool to further understand bacterial interactions during the development of dental biofilm.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.327-332
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• 2008

To determine structure and activities of microbial communities in a food wastewater treatment system, biofilm of RABC (rotating activated Bacillus contactor) and samples of aeration tanks were analyzed. Heterotrophic bacterial concentrations were similar between biofilm and stage 1 aeration tank and decreased 2-log at stage 3 aeration tank as dissolved oxygen decreased, however portions of Bacillus groups were increased at stage 3 aeration tank. It was revealed by quantitative and qualitative analysis of metabolic fingerprinting patterns of Biolog GN2 plate that RABC represented much higher activities and a different microbial community structure compared to aeration tanks. Metabolic fingerprinting showed the carbon sources that isolated Bacillus groups could or could not use, were used similarly meaning that not only Bacillus groups but also other microbial groups would contribute to the treatment of wastewater.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.141-149
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• 2022

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a recently spotlighted T-cell origin non-Hodgkin's lymphoma with an increasing incidence of over 800 cases and 33 deaths reported worldwide. Development of BIA-ALCL is likely a complex process involving many factors, such as the textured implant surface, bacterial biofilm growth, immune response, and patient genetics. As the incidence of BIA-ALCL is expected to increase, it is important for all surgeons and physicians to be aware of this disease entity and acquire thorough knowledge of current evidence-based guidelines and recommendations. Early detection, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate treatment are the foundations of current care.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.283-289
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• 2017

DUWL에 형성한 바이오필름을 효율적으로 제거할 수 있는 새로운 소독제는 개발되어야 하며, 실험실에서 소독제의 효과를 확인하기 위해 DUWL 바이오필름 시료는 필요하다. 이 연구의 목적은 well plate를 사용하여 간단하고 재현 가능한 DUWL 바이오필름 모델을 개발하는 것이다. 사용중인 4대의 DUWL에서 배출된 1 L의 물을 여과지에 여과시켜 세균을 얻었다. 여과지를 PBS (pH 7.4) 용액 20 ml에 현탁시킨 후, 현탁액을 R2A 액체배지에 접종하고 $25^{\circ}C$에서 10일 동안 배양하였다. 10일 배양한 세균 배양액을 $-70^{\circ}C$에 보관하였고 매 실험에 사용하였다. 세균배양액을 R2A 배지에서 5일 동안 회분 배양하였다. 12-well plate에 회분 배양한 세균 배양액과 멸균한 폴리우레탄 튜빙 조각을 넣고 정체된 상태로 $25^{\circ}C$에서 바이오필름을 형성시켰다. R2A 액체배지는 2일마다 2 ml씩 교체해주었다. 폴리우레탄 내형성된 바이오필름의 축적량을 확인하기 위해 폴리우레탄 튜빙 조각을 내면에서 수집한 바이오필름을 R2A 고체배지에 도말하였다. 도말한 R2A 고체배지는 $25^{\circ}C$에서 7일 배양하고 $CFU/cm^2$를 계산하였다. 그리고 바이오필름의 두께와 구성 세균의 형태 및 분포를 확인하기 위해 CLSM과 SEM을 사용하였다. 4일 동안 배양시킨 바이오필름의 평균 축적량은 $1.15{\times}10^7CFU/cm^2$였다. 바이오필름은 구균, 짧은 길이의 간균, 그리고 중간길이의 간균을 포함하고 있었고 폴리우레탄 튜빙 내면에 넓게 분포하고 있었다. 바이오필름두께는 위치에 따라 차이가 있지만 $2{\mu}m{\sim}7{\mu}m$였다. 이 연구에서 제작된 DUWL 바이오필름 model은 DUWL에서 수집된 모든 세균을 사용하여 세균의 다양성을 확보했고 또한 실험실에서 쉽게 구할 수 있는 well-plate를 사용했기 때문에 비용 효율적이고 재현이 간단하다. 본 연구의 DUWL 바이오필름 모델은 새로운 소독방법의 개발하는 데 유용하게 사용될 수 있다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.355-363
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 염소 소독제를 함유한 수돗물을 수리학적 체류시간 2시간 수준으로 공급한 모델 상수관망에서 형성된 초기 생물막의 생장에 대해 연구하였다. PVC slide 표면에 형성된 세균 생물막의 비생장률(specific growth rate, ${\mu}$)은 총세균수와 종속영양세균수 기준으로 각각 $0.14{\pm}0.09day^{-1}$와 $0.16{\pm}0.08day^{-1}$로 측정되었으며, 생물막 형성 정도는 실험 개시 10일 후에 각각 $3.1{\times}10^4cells/cm^2$와 $6.6{\times}10^3CFU/cm^2$에 이르렀다. Bulk-phase 세균에 비해 훨씬 높은 생물막 형성 세균의 비생장률(${\mu}$)은 관망내에서 생물막 세균의 증식이 세균 재생장의 주된 요인으로 작용함을 의미하였다. 분리 배양된 생물막 균주들은 acetate 농도를 달리한 생장배지에서 얻어진 Monod 모델에서 특징적인 ${\mu}_{max}$와 $K_S$값을 보여주었다. 가장 낮은 ${\mu}_{max}$값을 보여준 Methylobacterium 균주는 느린 생장을 통해 염소 소독제 처리(0.5 mg/L, 10분간)에 대해 높은 내성을 나타내었다. 반포화상수(half-saturation constant) $K_S$값은 Sphingomonas 균주에서 다른 분리 균주들에 비해 100배 정도 낮게 측정되어 기질친화도가 매우 높게 나타났다. 이는 수돗물과 같이 영양물질의 농도가 매우 낮은 조건에서 생존할 수 있도록 적응된 절대 빈영양성 세균의 특징으로 판단된다. 비록 특징적인 ${\mu}_{max}$와 $K_S$값을 보이는 균주 만을 대상으로 수행되었지만, 이상의 결과는 상수관망에서 초기에 형성되는 복합 세균종으로 구성된 생물막에 대한 이해와 조절에 도움을 줄 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.