• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제29권8호
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• pp.1505-1509
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• 2008

Comparative molecular simulations were performed to establish molecular interaction and inhibitory effect of flavonoid myricetin on formation of amyloid fibris. For computational comparison, the conformational stability of myricetin with amyloid $\beta$ -peptide (A$\beta$ ) and $\beta$ -amyloid fibrils (fA$\beta$) were traced with multiple molecular dynamics simulations (MD) using the CHARMM program from Monte Carlo docked structures. Simulations showed that the inhibition by myricetin involves binding of the flavonoid to fA$\beta$ rather than A$\beta$ . Even in MD simulations over 5 ns at 300 K, myricetin/fA$\beta$ complex remained stable in compact conformation for multiple trajectories. In contrast, myricetin/A$\beta$ complex mostly turned into the dissociated conformation during the MD simulations at 300 K. These multiple MD simulations provide a theoretical basis for the higher inhibitory effect of myricetin on fibrillogenesis of fA$\beta$ relative to A$\beta$ . Significant binding between myricetin and fA$\beta$ observed from the computational simulations clearly reflects the previous experimental results in which only fA$\beta$ had bound to the myricetin molecules.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.265-273
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• 2017

Solid-state alkaline water electrolysis is a promising method for producing hydrogen using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. Despite active investigations of component development for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE), understanding of the device performance remains insufficient for the commercialization of AEMWE. The study of assembled AEMWE devices is essential to validate the activity and stability of developed catalysts and electrolyte membranes, as well as the dependence of the performance on the device operating conditions. Herein, we review the development of catalysts and membranes reported by different AEMWE companies such as ACTA S.p.A. and Proton OnSite and device operating conditions that significantly affect the AEMWE performance. For example, $CuCoO_x$ and $LiCoO_2$ have been studied as oxygen evolution catalysts by Acta S.p.A and Proton OnSite, respectively. Anion exchange membranes based on polyethylene and polysulfone are also investigated for use as electrolyte membranes in AEMWE devices. In addition, operation factors, including temperature, electrolyte concentration and acidity, and solution feed methods, are reviewed in terms of their influence on the AEMWE performance. The reaction rate of water splitting generally increases with increase in operating temperature because of the facilitated kinetics and higher ion conductivity. The effect of solution feeding configuration on the AEMWE performance is explained, with a brief discussion on current AEMWE performance and device durability.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.357-362
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• 2016

생물학적 처리공정의 이차침전지의 고액분리 효율 증대는 전체 시스템 운전의 효율를 증대시키는 것으로 알려져 있다. 하수처리장 방류수 SS는 대부분 유기물질로 구성되어 있어 이차침전지 방류수에서 SS성분을 낮추기 위해서는 이 성분을 구성하는 미세 SS성분을 자체 응집(self flocculation)을 통해서 그 크기와 무게를 증대시켜 이들의 침전을 통해서 제거할 수 있다, 이에 이차침전지내에 이중정류벽 설치를 통한 이차침전지 유출수 부유물질 (SS) 농도 감소를 확인하였고, 유입수의 일간 변화에 의해 하수가 급격히 증가할 경우 유량변동에 따른 충격부하에 의한 유출 부유물질이 안정적으로 처리되는 것을 확인하였다. 따라서 장방향 이차침전지 부유물질 저감을 위해 자체응집을 시킬 수 있는 시설물의 설치가 필요하다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2016년도 제50회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.378.2-378.2
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• 2016

Biosensors currently suffer from severe non-specific adsorption of proteins, which causes false positive errors in detection through overestimation of the affinity value. Overcoming this technical issue motivates our research. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is well known for its ability to reduce the adsorption of biomolecules; hence, it is widely used in various areas of medicine and other biological fields. Likewise, amine functionalized surfaces are widely used for biochemical analysis, drug delivery, medical diagnostics and high throughput screening such as biochips. As a result, many coating techniques have been introduced, one of which is plasma polymerization - a powerful coating method due to its uniformity, homogeneity, mechanical and chemical stability, and excellent adhesion to any substrate. In our previous works, we successfully fabricated plasmapolymerized PEG (PP-PEG) films [1] and amine functionalized films [2] using the plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) technique. In this research, an amine functionalized PP-PEG film was fabricated by using the plasma co-polymerization technique with PEG 200 and ethylenediamine (EDA) as co-precursors. A biocompatible amine functionalized film was surface characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The density of the surface amine functional groups was carried out by quantitative analysis using UV-visible spectroscopy. We found through surface plasmon resonance (SPR) analysis that non-specific protein adsorption was drastically reduced on amine functionalized PP-PEG films. Our functionalized PP-PEG films show considerable potential for biotechnological applications such as biosensors.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.394-400
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• 2006

이 연구의 최종 목표는 방향성 분자진화기술(directed molecular evolution)을 이용한 음이온에 안정한 papain의 개발이다. 음이온 안정성 papain 생산을 위한 유전자의 방향성 분자진화 방법 개발이 이루어졌으며 분자진화된 음이온 안정성 papain의 스크리닝 방법 개발됐다. 분자진화된 papain의 아미노산 서열 및 특성 분석과 분자진화된 재조합 papain의 생산방법 확립되었다. 분자진화된 재조합 papain의 formulation 및 제품 적용화 기술 개발이다. 연구 결과 Papain petidase IV 유전자의 확보 및 발현 균주 개발하였고 음이온 안정성 papain 유전자를 얻기 위한 분자진화의 방법 개발 및 조건 확립하였다. 분자진화 방법으로 error prone PCR 방법 확립, DNA shuffling을 통한 mutagenesis 방법 확립, staggered extension process 방법 확립 및 분자 진화된 음이온성 안정성 papain의 효율적 스크리닝 방법 개발하였다. Skim milk agar plate 이용, 활성 및 안정성이 뛰어난 개량형 papain을 Filter paper방법을 이용하여 screening 방법을 개발하였다.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.361-372
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• 2019

The silver nanoparticles/polyaniline/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite modified glassy carbon electrode (Ag/PANI/RGO/GCE) was prepared by the electrochemical method. The Ag/PANI/RGO nanocomposite was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (ESI). Two electrochemical techniques namely differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and cyclic voltammetry (CV) were used to the electrochemical behaviors investigation of ascorbic acid (AA), dopamine (DA), and uric acid (UA). The Ag/PANI/RGO/GCE exhibited remarkable electrocatalytic activity towards the oxidation reaction of AA, DA, and UA in Britton-Robinson (BR) solution (pH=4.0). Under the optimal conditions, the determinations of AA, DA, and UA were accomplished using DPV. AA-DA and DA-UA peak potential separations were 130 and 180 mV, respectively. For simultaneous detection, the linear response ranges were in the two concentration ranges of 0.05-0.8 mM and 2.0-16.0 mM with detection limit 0.412 μM (S/N = 3) for AA, 0.7-90.0 μM and 90.0-1000.0 μM with detection limit 0.023 μM (S/N = 3) for DA, and 0.8-70.0 μM and 70.0-1000.0 μM with detection limit 0.050 μM (S/N = 3) for UA. This modified electrode showed good sensitivity, selectivity, and stability with applied to determine AA, DA, and UA in human urine and drug.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2013

The elements that determine the success of development projects on goats and the prerequisites for ensuring this are discussed in the context of the bewildering diversity of goat genetic resources, production systems, multifunctionality, and opportunities for responding to constraints for productivity enhancement. Key determinants for the success of pro-poor projects are the imperatives of realistic project design, resolution of priorities and positive impacts to increase investments and spur agricultural growth, and appropriate policy. Throughout the developing world, there exist 97% of the total world population of 921 million goats across all agroecological zones (AEZs), including 570 breeds and 64% share of the breeds. They occupy a very important biological and socioeconomic niche in farming systems making significant multifunctional contributions especially to food, nutrition and financial security, stability of farm households, and survival of the poor in the rural areas. Definitions are given of successful and failed projects. The analyses highlighted in successful projects the value of strong participatory efforts with farmers and climate change. Climate change effects on goats are inevitable and are mediated through heat stress, type of AEZ, water availability, quantity and quality of the available feed resources and type of production system. Within the prevailing production systems, improved integrated tree crops - ruminant systems are underestimated and are an important pathway to enhance C sequestration. Key development strategies and opportunities for research and development (R and D) are enormous, and include inter alia defining a policy framework, resolution of priority constraints using systems perspectives and community-based participatory activities, application of yield-enhancing technologies, intensification, scaling up, and impacts. The priority for development concerns the rainfed areas with large concentrations of ruminants in which goats, with a capacity to cope with heat tolerance, can be the entry point for development. Networks and networking are very important for the diffusion of information and can add value to R and D. Well formulated projects with clear priority setting and participatory R and D ensure success and the realisation of food security, improved livelihoods and self-reliance in the future.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.213-218
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• 2008

일반적으로 약주 생산 공정에서 고정화 담체를 이용하는 연속식 반응기에서는 회분식 반응기와 비교하여 생성되는 알코을 생성량 못지않게 연속식 반응기에서 연속적으로 생성되고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 고정화 담체를 이용한 연속식 반응기는 약주의 품질에 긍정적인 효과를 보이는 것으로 나타났으며 담금 공정에서의 처리효과를 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1) 회분식 배양에서 에탄올의 생성량은 1차 담금 1일 째부터 12%이상 증가하는 것으로 나타났으며 연속배양은 2차 담금에 효모를 주입하지 않아도 회분식 배양에서와 같은 알코올 도수를 가지면서 지속적으로 얻어졌다. 또한 pH는 4.4에서 3.8로 감소하는 패턴을 나타냈으며 산소농도는 1 ppm정도 차이가 나타났으나 이는 연속적으로 기질이 반응기로 주입되기 때문에 증가된 것이다. 2) 폴리플로필렌에 폴리스티렌을 샌드위치식으로 접합한 고정화 미생물담체는 연속배양에서 효모 주입 없이도 회분식 배양과 비교해보았을 경우에 당화과정과 알코올 생성과정 등이 서로 상반되는 패턴을 갖으면서 생물학적인 반응이 정상적으로 진행됨을 증명하였다. 3) 연속배양의 실험결론을 토대로 1차 담금에서 당의 생성기질을 이용하였을 경우, 10톤/일 생산하는 약주생산 공장은 1년간 효모 투입비용을 환산해 본 결과 1억원 이상의 투입비용이 감소하는 것으로 나타났다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.185-192
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• 2001

To evaluate the factors that determine the transmission level of vivax malaria using vectorial capacity, entomological surveys were conducted from .lune to August, 2000. From 6 nights of human-bait collection in Paju, the human biting rate (ma) was counted as 87.5 bites/man/night. The parity of Anopheles sinensis from human baiting collections fluctuated from 41% to 71% (average 48.8%) of which the rate gradually increased as time passed on: 35.2% in Jun. ; 55.0% in July; 66.2% in Aug. From this proportion of parous, we could estimate the probability of daily survival rate of An. sinensis to be 0.79 assumed with 3 days gonotrophic cycle and the expectancy of infective life through 11 days could be defined as 0.073. Blood meal analysis was performed using ELISA to determine the blood meal source. Only 0.8% of blood meals were from human hosts. We could conclude that An. sinensis is highly zoophilic (cow 61.8%) Malaria is highly unstable (stability index < 0.5) in this area. From these data, vectorial capacity VC) was determined to be 0.081. In spite of a high human biting rate (ma), malaria transmission potential is very low due to a low human blood index. Therefore, we could conclude that malaria transmission by An. sinensis is resulted by high population density, not by high transmission potential. For this reason, we need more effort to decrease vector population and vector-human contact to eradicate malaria in Korea.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.409-413
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• 2015

본 연구는 토양에 오염된 중금속을 제거하기 위한 식물정화공정에 사용할 식물체를 개발하기 위해 $TgMTP_1$ 유전자를 CaMV35S 상시 발현 할 수 있도록 Ti-plasmid 벡터를 구축하여 형질전환식물을 육성하였다. 유전자가 도입된 형질전환 애기장대에서 TgMTP유전자를 과발현하는 호모 TG-116 (T3 generation) 계통을 육성하여 그 특성을 조사하였다. 호모계통으로 육성한 TG-116 계통은 callus 및 식물체에서 중금속에 대한 저항성을 보였다. 특히 RT-PCR 및 Western 분석에서 유전자의 발현은 잎에서 높게 나타났으며, Ni 흡수 및 축적이 많이 일어났다. 따라서 MTP1 유전자가 발현되어 액포에 중금속을 축적하는 실험결과를 활용한다면 식물정화공정에 사용할 수 있는 다양한 유전자원으로 기대할 수 있다.