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Synthesis and optimization of immunomodulating hydrogel for biomedical application

  • Muthuramalingam, Karthika;Park, Sanggyu;Cho, Moonjae
    • Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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    • v.61 no.4
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    • pp.351-355
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    • 2018
  • Treatment towards wound healing, a complex and dynamic process, has been given a great deal of efforts in the last few decades. Focus has been imposed on developing wound dressings that meet the requirements for proper wound healing. In this study, hydrogel made from blends of poly (vinyl alcohol) and ${\beta}$-1,6-branched-${\beta}$-1,3-glucan (beta-glucan) were synthesized by modified solvent casting method for wound dressing application. Optimization of hydrogel composition and analysis of wound dressing parameters such as stability and fluid uptake capacity (in the presence of water, saline and different pH solutions) has been studied. The result indicated that the PVA/beta-glucan hydrogel hold its structural integrity even at alkaline pH (pH~9) and upholds fluids four times of its original weight. Thus, the developed hydrogel is expected to be a promising candidate as wound dressing.

Effect of Water Soluble Silicate Fertilizers on Stem Strength and Yield of Paddy Rice (수용성 규산질 비료의 시용에 의한 벼 줄기 강도 강화와 수량에 대한 효과)

  • Lee, Seung Been;Joo, Jin Ho;Shin, Joung Do;Kim, Chang Gyun;Jung, Yeong Sang
    • Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer
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    • v.45 no.6
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    • pp.1017-1021
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    • 2012
  • A field experiment was conducted to evaluate effect of water soluble silicate fertilizer (WSS) application on rice plants with respect to comparing with powdery slag-originated silicate fertilizer (PSS) and granular one (GSS). The 30-day seedlings were transplanted on May 10, 2012. The plot size was $25m^2$, and the planting density was 15 hills $m^{-2}$. The standard application level was $2kg\;ha^{-1}$ for WSS, $200kg\;ha^{-1}$ for GSS, $200kg\;ha^{-1}$ for GSS. The application rates were 50 %, 100 %, and 200 % of the standard levels. The soil and plant samples were taken after harvest on September 10. Strength weight of the stem was measured on the center of the 5-cm of the fourth internode. Nutrient contents and yield of grains and were evaluated. The strength weight of the stem was positively correlated with the silicate content of the stem with the highly significant $R^2$ of 0.601. The strength of the stem was satisfactorily enforced by application of 50 % WSS and GSS, and 100 % PSS. Application of 50 % or 100 % of WSS showed little difference in rice yield in comparison with application of 100 % of PSS or GSS. Therefore, application of $20kg\;ha^{-1}$ of WSS would be recommendable for rice cultivation which enforced stem strength, and increased yield of rice.

마이크로머시닝 기술의 의학 및 생물학 응용

  • 장준근;김용권
    • The Magazine of the IEIE
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    • v.24 no.10
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    • pp.63-72
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    • 1997
  • Application of MEMS to biologic system mainly categorized into bio-electronics and micro-medical systems, Bio-electronics concerns on the biocompatible electronic device, in-vivo sensors, the sensors based on biological materials, biological materials for electronics and optics, the concepts and materials Inspired by biology and useful for electronics, the algorithm inspired by biology, artificial sense, and the biologic-inorganic hybrids. Micro-medical systems are utilited into the drug delivery systems, micro patient monitoring systems, micro prosthesis and artificial organs, cardiology related prothesis, analysis systems, and the minimal invasive surgery tools based on the m icrom achining technology.

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Psychotropic Drugs and Neuroimaging (치료약물과 신경영상)

  • Chung, Eun Kee
    • Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.38-43
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    • 1995
  • The application of neuroimaging techniques in psychiatry started in 1970s with the use of CT(computerized tomography). Neuroimaging methods can be categorized as anatomical and functional. Recently, attentions are focused on the functional neuroimaging methods those could give us various important informations. But results regarding to psychotropic medication effect on neuroimaging are not sufficient. Here, the study results of the medication effect with the functional imaging methods are mainly revieued.

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Isolation of Microorganisms for Biotechnological Application

  • Franco, Christopher-M.M.;Mcclure, Nicholas-C.
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.101-110
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    • 1998
  • The extent of biological diversity being revealed by molecular techniques accentuates the need to develop methods to isolate and culture the large numbers of microorganisms that remain to be studied. The discovery and characterization of novel microorganisms will provide information useful in understanding microbial ecosystems and have the potential to lead to new products for the biotechnology industry. In this review, the use of innovative techniques and exploration of unusual ecosystems, that have begun to address the challenge of isolating the "uncultured" members of the microbial population, are examined.

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Environmental Sensor Selection : classification and its applications

  • Rhee, In-Hyoung;Cho, Daechul
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.87-92
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    • 2004
  • This review focuses on the developed and the being developed environmental sensors in particular biological sensors. As well as discussing the classification and some main principles, presenting current trend of the environmental sensors is given. Two main categories are immunosensors and catalytic sensors. In addition to those. DNA or RNA sensors or protein based sensors are discussed. Some crucial examples of the applications of such sensors are given to show how the sensor technology it used for environmental and biological monitoring, biomarkers of exposure.

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A New Material for Rapid and Easy Method of Plant Surface Imprinting

  • Bhat, R.B.;Etejere, E.O.
    • Journal of Plant Biology
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.329-332
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    • 1985
  • A simple new device for obtaining very clear epidermal imprints for light microscopic studies is discussed. This new device is developed from“Britfix”(polystyrene cement) which is non-toxic to the plant organs. It involves direct application of the material on the desired surface of the plant organ to obtain thin, transparent replica. From the present investigation“Britfix”is found to be useful for the study of epidermal anatomy, morphology and physiology. Epidermal imprints can be mounted on the microscope slide without a mounting medium. Permanent slide of these imprints can be kept for any desired period without any deterioration of the replica.

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