• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.325-332
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• 2006

A novel series of polystyrene (PS) beads containing various sulfonamide groups was prepared, and their chemical stabilities in an aqueous solution were tested in order to determine their ability to inactivate microbes. By reacting aminomethyl polystyrene (AM PS) beads or carboxy polystyrene beads with various benzenesulfonic acid derivatives, the sulfonamide groups were introduced on the PS beads. The characteristics of the product beads were analyzed by elementary analysis after the substitution of various sulfonamide groups. Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), and FT-IR analysis were used to analyze the elemental functional group composition, respectively. The hydrolytic stabilities of the PS beads containing various sulfonamide groups along with the relationship between the swelling ratio and their hydrophilicity were investigated. The antibacterial activity of the beads was determined by their ability to inactivate E. coli. This study reports that PS beads containing sulfonamide groups had lasting antibacterial efficacy over a satisfactory period, whilst maintaining their chemical stabilities against hydrolysis. The 8 synthesized polymer beads exhibited antibacterial ability.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제19권12호
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• pp.1656-1664
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• 2009

Bioaugmentation of bioreactors focuses on the removal of numerous organics, with little attention typically paid to the maintenance of high and stable nitrite accumulation in partial nitrification. In this study, a bioaugmented membrane bioreactor (MBR) inoculated with enriched ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) was developed, and the effects of dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature on the stability of partial nitrification and microbial community structure, in particular on the nitrifying community, were evaluated. The results showed that DO and temperature played the most important roles in the stability of partial nitrification in the bioaugmented MBR. The optimal operation conditions were found at 2-3 mgDO/l and $30^{\circ}C$, achieving 95% ammonia oxidization efficiency and nitrite ratio ($NO_2^-/{NO_x}^-$) of 0.95. High DO (5-6 mg/l) and low temperature ($20^{\circ}C$) had negative impacts on nitrite accumulation, leading to nitrite ratio drop to 0.6. However, the nitrite ratio achieved in the bioaugmented MBR was higher than that in most previous literatures. Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) were used to provide an insight into the microbial community. It showed that Nitrosomonas-like species as the only detected AOB remained predominant in the bioaugmented MBR all the time, and coexisted with numerous heterotrophic bacteria. The heterotrophic bacteria responsible for mineralizing soluble microbial products (SMP) produced by nitrifiers belonged to the Cytophaga-Flavobacterium-Bacteroides (CFB) group, and $\alpha$-, $\beta$-, and $\gamma$- Proteobacteria. The fraction of AOB ranging from 77% to 54% was much higher than that of nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (0.4-0.9%), which might be the primary cause for the high and stable nitrite accumulation in the bioaugmented MBR.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.782-787
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• 2015

In this study, we developed an assay system for missense mutations in human phenylalanine hydroxylases (hPAHs). To demonstrate the reliability of the system, eight mutant proteins (F39L, K42I, L48S, I65T, R252Q, L255V, S349L, and R408W) were expressed in a mutant strain (pah^-) of Dictyostelium discoideum Ax2 disrupted in the indigenous gene encoding PAH. The transformed pah - cells grown in FM minimal medium were measured for growth rate and PAH activity to reveal a positive correlation between them. The protein level of hPAH was also determined by western blotting to show the impact of each mutation on protein stability and catalytic activity. The result was highly compatible with the previous ones obtained from other expression systems, suggesting that Dictyostelium is a dependable alternative to other expression systems. Furthermore, we found that both the protein level and activity of S349L and R408W, which were impaired severely in protein stability, were rescued in HL5 nutrient medium. Although the responsible component(s) remains unidentified, this unexpected finding showed an important advantage of our expression system for studying unstable proteins. As an economic and stable cell-based expression system, our development will contribute to mass-screening of pharmacological chaperones for missense PAH mutations as well as to the in-depth characterization of individual mutations.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.99-120
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• 2023

The community structure of benthic macroinvertebrates in Upo wetland was identified, and the biological water quality was evaluated. In addition, through statistical analysis of current and literature data, ecological changes over time were evaluated for each wetland. Benthos were quantitatively collected in March, June, and September of 2020 and 2021, and 4 phyla, 5 classes, 16 orders, 42 families, 81 species and 3,406 individuals were identified. In the functional feeding group of Upo wetland, predators were dominant with 34 species (45.95%) and 1,504 individuals (41.84%). In the habitual dwelling group, sprawlers and swimmers showed the highest proportion in the number of species and individuals. Average biological indices in Mokpo and Upo were the highest and lowest, respectively, and it is considered that Mokpo maintains the healthy ecosystem for benthic macroinvertebrates. Community stability was high in Upo, and other wetlands are thought to be stabilizing. The ecological score of benthic macroinvertebrate community is considered to be more suitable index among three biological water quality evaluation indices for the environmental evaluation of Upo wetland. The evaluation results on changes in environmental quality showed that Upo has stable ecosystem without significant change, Mokpo and Sajipo have significant increases in some indices.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.284-289
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• 1993

탈검, 탈산, 탈색과 탈취 등의 정제과정이 $70^{\circ}C$에 저장하는 동안 참기름의 유지 특성과 산화안정성에 미치는 효과에 대하여 시험하였다. 정제과정을 거친 후 참기름의 색도(L, a, b)는 크게 변하여 엷어졌다. 지방산 조성, 굴절율, 요오드가와 conjugated dienoic acid의 변화는 없었고, 산가와 과산화물가는 감소하였다. $70^{\circ}C$에서 저장동안 탈산, 탈색과 탈취기름은 갈변화 반응이 급격히 이루어져 L값이 크게 감소하고 a값은 크게 증가하였다. 조유와 탈검시료는 색도가 안정하고, 과산화물가, 유리지방산과 conjugated dienoic acid 함량은 서서히 증가한 반면, 탈산, 탈색 및 탈취등의 정제과정을 거친 시료들은 저장초기에 이들의 값이 급격히 증가하였다. 저장 중 산화가 진행되면서 산패취에 관여하는 몇 개의 peak가 생성되고 양이 증가하는 것을 볼 수 있었는데 탈색과 탈취시료는 이들 peak의 증가가 저장초기에 매우 현저하였으나 조유와 탈검시료는 이들 peak의 변화가 거의 없었다.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.260-264
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• 1992

동결저장 중 정어리버어거의 pH는 약간 감소하였고, 휘발성 염기질소 함량은 조금 증가하였다. 동결저장 중 과산화물값, TBA값, 지방산조성 및 색조를 측정한 결과 항산화제를 첨가하여 정어리버어거를 제조한 제품(E)와 진공포장한 제품(V)이 지질산화나 산화변색이 억제되었고, 억제효과는 항산화제첨가제품(E) 보다 진공포장제품(V)이 더욱 우수하였다. 정어리버어거를 진공포장함으로써 histidine을 주체로 하는 유리아미노산, IMP를 주성분으로 하는 핵산관련물질, total creatinine, betaine, TMAO와 같은 정미성분, 구성아미노산 및 텍스튜어는 동결저장 중 거의 변화가 없었다.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.397-407
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• 2017

A dimensionally stable anode based on the $RuO_2$ electrocatalyst is an important electrode for generating chlorine. The $RuO_2$ is well-known as an electrode material with high electrocatalytic performance and stability. In this study, sonoelectrodeposition is proposed to synthesize the $RuO_2$ electrodes. The electrode obtained by this novel process shows better electrocatalytic properties and stability for generating chlorine compared to the conventional one. The high roughness and outer surface area of the $RuO_2$ electrode from a new fabrication process leads to increase in the chlorine generation rate. This enhanced performance is attributed to the accelerated mass transport rate of the chloride ions from electrolyte to electrode surface. In addition, the electrode with sonodeposition method showed higher stability than the conventional one, which might be explained by the mass coverage enhancement. The effect of sonodeposition time was also investigated, and the electrode with longer deposition time showed higher electrocatalytic performance and stability.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.190-197
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• 2013

A titanium based screw shaped dental implant was first introduced by Branemark and a treatment protocol where the restoration of edentulous area by connecting abutment after the osseointegration of the titanium surface of the implant and surrounding bone structure has been proposed. Although this protocol is widely accepted as a standard up to date, the healing duration of 3-6 months as well as the need for provisional prostheses during this period present as a major drawback. Immediate loading has been accomplished through the advent of various implant designs, enforced surface treatments, diverse forms of abutment, and delicate surgical techniques together with the increase in demand from the patients. The success rate of the immediate loading technique has been first reported as 85.7% by Dr. Schnitman in 1990 which recently has been reported up to 100% in the case of immediate loading in single tooth by Dr. Kan. To ameliorate the success rate of immediate loading technique, selection of patients presenting a sound bone quality and quantity, acquiring primary stability through delicate surgical techniques and fabrication of prostheses which accounts for biological stabilities should all be taken into consideration. This presentation introduces the understanding of biological stability of immediate loading, various methods for measurement of stability and clinical cases regarding immediate loading technique.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.97-106
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 사이클로덱스트린을 함유하여 고함량 세라마이드 제형 안정화 연구를 하고자 한다. 인체 피부 장벽인 세포간지질을 구성하는 세라마이드는 피부 속 수분을 보호하고 피부 장벽을 강화함으로써 보습유지에 매우 중요한 성분이다. 그러나 세라마이드는 난용성이므로 화장품 제형에 포함되었다 하더라도 서서히 겔화(gelation) 또는 결정화(crystallization)되어 경시적으로 석출되는 치명적인 문제점을 갖고 있어 고함량 처방하는 데 어려움이 있다. 사이클로덱스트린은 글루코오스 분자가 연결된 환형 올리고당으로 그 외부 표면은 친수성이고 내부는 소수성인 원통형 구조를 가지고 있어 난용성 약물의 용해성 개선 및 흡수성의 개선 등 약물의 물리화학적인 성질을 개선시키는 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구진은, 사이클로덱스트린을 활용하여 세라마이드 안정화 제형 실험 후 경도 측정 및 편광 현미경 관찰을 통해 세라마이드 석출 여부를 확인하였다. 본 연구 결과 사이클로덱스트린을 함유한 고함량 세라마이드 제형이 세라마이드의 겔화 또는 결정화를 예방하여 석출을 방지하는 효과가 있어 제형 안정성, 환경 조건별 보관 안정성 및 피부 보습력이 우수한 효과가 있다는 것을 확인하였다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.243-249
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• 2007

Centromere는 채세포분열과 생식세포분열 등 맡은 주요 기능을 담당하는 고도로 분화된 구조이다. Alphoid DNA (${\alpha}$-satellite)는 인간뿐 아니라 모든 영장류의 염색체 내 centromere에서 발견되는 반복서열의 대부분을 차지한다. 인간 인공염색체(Human Artificial Chromosome, HAC)의 개발에서 가장 핵심적인 부분은 centromere의 분리 및 안정적인 유지에 있다. 이 영역은 출아효모에서 alphoid DNA 반복서열을 hook으로 이용하여 Transformation-associated recombination (TAR) cloning법을 사용하여 선택적으로 분리할 수 있다. 이러한 실험방법으로 먼저 repeat array를 rolling-circle amplication (RCA)를 통하여 약 5 kb까지 길이를 연장시킨 후, 효모내에서 상동성재 조합을 이용한 TAR cloning법을 사용하여 분리할 수 있다. 이렇게 분리된 35 kb-50 kb 길이의 4종류의 centromeric DNA repeat arrays (2,4,5,6 mer)를 사용하여, 반복서열의 안정성 유지를 조사하기 위해 상동성재조 합 변이주인 rad51, rad52, rad54를 사용하여 비교 분석하였다. 야생주, rad51과 rad54 변이주를 이용하여 형질전환을 수행한 결과, 반복서열의 크기에 있어서 많은 변화를 나타내었다. 반면, rad52 변이주는 야생주와 다르게 형질전환빈도가 매우 낮은 비율로 나타났으나, centromeric DNA repeat array의 안정성은 3배 이상으로 높게 나타냈다. 이러한 결과들을 미루어, rad52 변이주를 사용하여 centromeric DNA repeat arrays의 형질전환실험에서 발생하는 맡은 변이를 줄일 수 있을 것으로 보인다. 이러한 유전적 방법은 HAC 제작에서 반복서열의 유지에 훨씬 효율적으로 사용할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.