• 한국지반신소재학회논문집
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.129-137
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 Decision Tree model을 기반으로 개발된 산사태 예측프로그램 SHAPP ver 1.0을 이용하여 전라남도 무안군 ${\bigcirc}{\bigcirc}$지역의 호남선 철도 주변에 대한 산사태 발생예측을 실시하였다. 이를 위하여 먼저 대상지역의 총 8개소에서 토층시료를 채취하고, 이에 대한 토질시험을 실시하였다. 대상지역에 대한 토질시험결과를 토대로 투수계수와 간극비에 대한 주제도를 작성하고 수치지형도를 이용하여 지형의 경사분석을 실시하였다. 이를 이용하여 산사태 발생예측을 실시한 결과 총 15,552개의 해석셀 가운데 435개의 셀에서 산사태가 발생될 것으로 예측되었다. 이때 해석셀의 크기는 $10m{\times}10m$이므로 산사태 발생예상 면적은 $43,500m^2$으로 나타났다.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.60-79
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• 2020

Objectives: This review plans to assess the efficacy and effectiveness of oriental medicine for the treatment of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) through literature research and overview. Methods: Database searching was conducted to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on oriental medicine for the treatment of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Studies were searched from Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korean Medical Database, Korean studies Information Service System, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Cochrane library, PubMed and EmBase up to 21^st May, 2020. Results: Seventeen studies were finally selected. Fifteen studies intervened with oral Chinese herb medicine, two studies intervened with acupuncture and moxibustion. Nine studies concluded that intervention with oriental medicine significantly relieved OHSS symptoms. Three studies reporting ovary diameter, four studies reporting abdominal circumference and other four studies reporting pelvic effusion showed significant reduction compared to control groups. Six studies showed significantly shorter duration for hospitalization in intervention groups. Only one study showed significantly higher pregnancy rate. Factors related with vascular permeability and blood cell coagulation were significantly lowered in intervention groups in general. Conclusions: From seventeen studies, oriental medicine relieved OHSS symptoms and showed treatment effectiveness. Further strictly designed studies and long-term observed studies are needed to establish evidences.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.613-630
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• 2006

Nucleic acids are virtually omnipresent; they exist in every living being. These macromolecules constitute the most important genetic storage material: the genes. Genes are conserved throughout the evolution of all living beings; they are transmitted from the parents to their offspring. Many interdisciplinary research groups are interested in modifying nucleic acids for use in a wider variety of applications. These modified oligonucleotides are used in many diverse fields, including diagnostics, detection, and therapeutics. In this account, we summarize our research efforts related to modified nucleic acid systems. First, we discuss our syntheses of modified oligonucleotides containing fluorescent tags for use as molecular probes (molecular beacons) to detect single-nucleotide polymorphisim (SNP) in nucleic acids and to distinguish between the B and Z forms of DNA. We also describe our research efforts into oligonucleotides functionalized with steroid derivatives to enhance their cell permeability, and the synthesis of several calix[4]arene-oligonucleotide conjugates possessing the ability to form defined triplexes. In addition, we have performed systematic studies to have an understanding about the functional groups necessary for a given nucleoside to behave as an organo or hydrogelator. The aggregation properties of a number of nucleoside-based phospholipids have been examined in different solvents; some of these derivatives are potential candidates for use as nucleoside-based liposomes. Finally, we also describe our research efforts toward the preparation of isoxazole- and isoxazoline-containing nucleoside derivatives and the determination of their antiviral activities.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2017

폴리올레핀 분리막의 내열성을 향상시키면서도 전기화학특성 개선을 위해 RF Magnetron Sputter기반으로 수십 나노미터 수준의 세라믹 층이 코팅된 내열 분리막을 제조하였다. 분리막 원단의 열적 손상없이 코팅 시간을 최소화하기 위한 증착 조건을 최적화 하였고, 이를 기반으로 제조된 내열 분리막의 물리적, 전기화학적 평가를 진행하였다. 약 20 nm의 $Al_2O_3$가 코팅된 Polypropylene(PP) 분리막은 원단 분리막 대비 통기 특성 (원단: 211.3 sec/100 mL, 코팅 분리막: 250.8 sec/100 mL)은 떨어졌으나, 열 수축율 (원단: 19.4%, 코팅 분리막: 0.0% @ $140^{\circ}C$ & 30 min), 전해액 Uptake(원단: 176%, 코팅 분리막: 190%) 및 이온전도도 (원단: 0.700 mS/cm, 코팅 분리막: 0.877 mS/cm)는 모두 향상되었다. 그 결과, 2032-type Half-cell($LiMn_2O_4/Li$)을 이용한 전기화학적 평가에서도, 향상된 율별 특성과 유사한 수명 특성을 나타내었다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.1733-1739
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• 2004

The water extract of Hwangryunhaedog-tang(HRHDT} has been traditionally used for treatment of ischemic heart and brain damage in oriental medicine. However, little is known about the mechanism by which the water extract of HRHDT rescues cells from these damages. This study was designed to investigate the protective mechanisms of HRHDT on hypoxia-induced cytotoxicity in H9c2 cardiomyoblast cells. Hypoxia, markedly decreased the viability of H9c2 cells, which was characterized with apparent apoptptic features such as chromatin condensation as well as fragmentation of genomic DNA and nuclei. However, HRHDT significantly reduced hypoxia-induced cell death and apoptotic characteristics. Also, HRHDT prevented the mitochondrial dysfunction including the disruption of mitochondria membrane permeability transition (MPT) and an increase in expression of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins in hypoxia-H9c2 cells. Taken together, this study suggests that the protective effects of the water extract of HRHDT against hypoxic damages may be mediated by the modulation of Bcl-2 and Bak expression.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.1418-1425
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• 2004

The water extract of Chongmyung-tang has been traditionally used for treatment of memory-disorder in oriental medicine. This study was designed to investigate the protective mechanisms of Chongmyung-tang on β-amyloid or H₂O₂-induced cytotoxicity in Neuro 2A cells. The water extract of Chongmyung-tang significantly reduced both β-amyloid or H₂O₂-induced cell death and apoptotic characteristics through reduction of intracellular peroxide generation. Also, it inhibited the mitochondrial dysfunction including the disruption of mitochondria membrane permeability transition(MPT) and the modulation in expression of Bcl-2 family proteins in H₂O₂-treated H9c2 cells. Furthermore, pretreatment of quercetin inhibited the activation of caspase-3, in turn, degradation of ICAD/DFF45 were completely abolished in H₂O₂-treated cells. Taken together, that data suggest that the protective effects of the water extract of Chongmyung-tang against β-amyloid induced oxidative injuries may be achieved through modulation of mitochondrial dysfunction.

• International Journal of Vascular Biomedical Engineering
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2005

Flow-induced dilation of blood vessel is the result of a series of bioreaction in vascular endothelial cells(VEC). Shear stress change by blood flow in human artery or vein is sensed by the mechanoreceptor and responsible for such a chain reaction. The inositol(1,4,5)-triphophate($IP_3$) is produced in the first stage to elevate permeability of the intercellular membrane to calcium ions by which the cytosolic calcium concentration is consequently increased. This intracellular calcium transient triggers synthesis of EDRF and prostacyclin. The mathematical model of this VEC calcium dynamics is reproduced from the literature. We then use the Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD) technique to investigate the blood stream dictating the VEC calcium dynamics. The pulsatile blood flow in a stenosed blood vessel is considered here as a part of study on thrombogenesis. We calculate the pulsating shear stress (thus its temporal change) distributed over the stenosed artery that is implemented to the VEC calcium dynamics model. It has been found that the pulsatile shear stress induces larger intracellular $Ca^{2+}$ transient plus much higher amount of EDRF and prostacyclin release in comparison with the steady shear stress case. It is concluded that pulsatility of the physiological shear stress is important to keep the vasodilation function in the stenosed part of the blood vessel.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.204-208
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• 2001

Bacillus속에 속하는 세균을 FISH 방법으로 검출하기 위한 새로운 방법을 개발하였다. LGC353b, S-G-Bacill-0597-a-A-22와 S-G-Bacill-0597-a-S-22 등 3개의 probe를 22종의 Bacillus속 세균의 혼합배양액에 적용한 결과 S-G-Bacill-0597-a-A-22의 probe가 DAPI로 검출된 세균 중 95%가 FISH로도 측정되어 가장 효율이 좋은 것으로 나타났다. Hybrillization 과정 전에 Bacillus의 영양세포와 포자의 세포벽을 파괴하기 위하여 SDS/DTT (dithiothreitol)와 lysozyme를 순차적으로 전처리하는 방법과 lysozyme용액으로만 전처리 하는 두 가지 방법을 사용하였다. 그 결과, Bacillus를 검출하기 위해서는 영양세포의 경우에는 lysozyme용액으로만 전처리 하는 방법이 가장 좋았으며, 포자는 FISH로 검출되지 않았다. 따라서 토양, 하수 처리장등의 생태계에서 Bacillus를 검출할 경우에는 영양세포는 lysozyme으로 전처리 하여 FISH로 검출하고 포자는 따로 포자염색으로 검출하는 두가지 방법을 병행하여야한다.

• 한국균학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.285-292
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• 1993

에너지 요구 반응 인 5'-XMP 의 5'-GMP 보의 효소적 전환을 위해 Escherichia coli CH 41(guaB mutant)로부터 추출 정제한 XMP aminase에 Saccharomyces cerevisiae의 glycolysis를 통한 ATP 재생계를 도입하였다. 전환 반응의 ATP원으로는 동결 건조 효모가 가장 효율적이었으며, 전환 반응의 최적 온도 및 pH는 각각 $40{\circ]C$, pH 7.4였다. 또한 100 mM glucose, 100 mM inorganic phosphate 및 6mM AMP 에서 가상 높은 전환율을 보였다. 상기의 조건에서 36 unit/ml의 XMP aminase 가 이용될 경우 효모 농도는 60 mg/ml로 충분하였으며, 최적 조건에서 6시간 반응시 1.8 mM(65.6 mg/100 ml) 5'- XMP 의 약 71%가 5'-GMP로 전환되었다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제47권9호
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• pp.494-499
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• 2014

NADH:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) is known to be involved in the regulation of energy synthesis and metabolism, and the functional studies of NQO1 have largely focused on metabolic disorders. Here, we show for the first time that compared to NQO1-WT mice, NQO1-KO mice exhibited a marked increase of permeability and spontaneous inflammation in the gut. In the DSS-induced colitis model, NQO1-KO mice showed more severe inflammatory responses than NQO1-WT mice. Interestingly, the transcript levels of claudin and occludin, the major tight junction molecules of gut epithelial cells, were significantly decreased in NQO1-KO mice. The colons of NQO1-KO mice also showed high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and histone deacetylase (HDAC) activity, which are known to affect transcriptional regulation. Taken together, these novel findings indicate that NQO1 contributes to the barrier function of gut epithelial cells by regulating the transcription of tight junction molecules.