• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.368-374
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• 2020

BACKGROUND: The residual analysis of polar pesticides has remained a challenge. It is even more difficult to simultaneously analyze multiple polar pesticides. Diquat, paraquat, and chlormequat are typical examples of highly polar pesticides. The existing methods for the analysis of diquat, paraquat and chlormequat are complex and time consuming. Therefore, a simple, quick and effective method was developed in the represent study for simultaneous analysis of diquat, paraquat and chlormequat in animal products, meat and fat using UPLC-MS/MS. METHODS AND RESULTS: Sample extraction was carried out using acidified acetonitrile and water and re- extracted with acidified acetonitrile and combine the extracts followed by centrifugation. The extract was then cleaned up with a HLB cartridge after reconstitution with acidic acetonitrile and water. The method was validated in quintuplicate at three different concentrations. The limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) were 0.0015 and 0.005 mg/L, respectively. Matrix suppression effect was observed for all of the analytes. A seven point matrix matched calibration curve was constructed for each of the compound resulted excellent linearity with determination coefficients (R2) ≥ 0.991. Accuracy and precision of the method was calculated from the recovery and repeatability and ranged from 62.4 to 119.7% with relative standard deviation less than 18.8%. CONCLUSION: The recovery and repeatability of the developed method were in the acceptable range according to the Codex Alimentarius guideline. The developed method can be applied for the routine monitoring of diquat, paraquat, and chlormequat in animal products, meat and fat.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.119-125
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• 2021

Background: Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) is a natural product with antiinflammatory and anticarcinogenic effects. We have previously reported that the endocrine-disrupting compound bisphenol A (BPA)-induced cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) via nuclear translocation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase and promoted the migration of A549. Here, in this study, we assessed the protective effect of KRG on the BPA-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and expression of COX-2 and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in A549 cells. Methods: The effects of KRG on the upregulation of ROS production and COX-2 and MMP-9 expression by BPA were evaluated by fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACs) analysis, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, and western blotting. Antimigration ability by KRG was evaluated by migration assay in A549 cells. Results: KRG significantly suppressed the BPA-induced COX-2, the activity of NF-κB, the production of ROS, and the migration of A549 cells. These effects led to the downregulation of the expression of MMP-9. Conclusions: Overall, our results suggest that KRG exerts an antiinflammatory effect on BPA-treated A549 cells via the suppression of ROS and downregulation of NF-κB activation and COX-2 expression which leads to a decrease in cellular migration and MMP-9 expression. These results provide a new possible therapeutic application of KRG to protect BPA-induced possible inflammatory disorders.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2022

Objectives : From this study, we sight to identify chondro-protective and anti-inflammatory effects of Sorbi Commixtae Fructus extract and its compound, chlorogenic acid. Methods : Sorbi Commixtae Fructus were extracted by 50% ethanol. And chlorogenic acid in Sorbi Commixtae Fructus 50% extract was quantified by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). To investigate chondro-protective effects, we treated Sorbi Commixtae Fructus 50% ethanol extract and chlorogenic acid in TNF𝛼-activated ATDC5 murine chondrogenic cells. After 24 hours, protein level of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP3) and mRNA level of matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP13) were measured by using ELISA or reverse transcription PCR, respectively. To examine anti-inflammatory effects, we treated Sorbi Commixtae Fructus 50% ethanol extract and chlorogenic acid in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 murine macrophages. We measured the level of inflammatory mediators, such as Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), Interleukin-6 (IL6) by ELISA and nitric oxide (NO) by Griess reagent assay. Results : A concentration of chlorogenic acid in Sorbi Commixtae Fructus 50% ethanol extract was 3.9 mg/g. Sorbi Commixtae Fructus 50% ethanol extract and chlorogenic acid attenuated protein level of MMP3 and mRNA level of MMP13 in TNF𝛼-activated ATDC5 cells. Sorbi commixtae Fructus 50% ethanol extract inhibited the level of PGE2, IL6 and NO in LPS-activated RAW 264.7 cells in dose dependent manner, but chlorogenic acid has no anti-inflammatory effects. Conclusions : These findings demonstrated that Sorbi Commixtae Fructus 50% ethanol extract has chondro-protective and anti-inflammatory effects showing possible therapeutics to ease the symptoms related with osteoarthritis.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2022

Objectives : This research aimed to investigate chondro-protective and anti-inflammatory effects of Caraganae Sinicae Flos 50% ethanol extract and its compound, tilianin. Methods : Caraganae Sinicae Flos was extracted with 50% ethanol. Tilianin in Caraganae Sinicae Flos 50% ethanol extract was quantified by HPLC analysis method. To investigate chondro-protective effects of Caraganae Sinicae Flos 50% ethanol extract, ATDC5 chondrogenic cells were co-treated with Caraganae Sinicae Flos 50% ethanol extract (or tilianin) and tumor necrosis factor-𝛼 (TNF𝛼) for 24 hours. After treatement for 24 hours, media supernatant was used for quantifying protein level of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP3) by ELISA and harvested cells were used for analyzing mRNA expression level of matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP13) by reverse transcription PCR. To identify anti-inflammatory effects of Caraganae Sinicae Flos 50% ethanol extract, RAW 264.7 macrophage cells were co-treated with Caraganae Sinicae Flos 50% ethanol extract (or tilianin) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) for 24 hours. media was used for quantifying the level of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), interleukin-6 (IL6) by ELISA and nitric oxide by Griess reagent asssay. Results : Caraganae Sinicae Flos 50% ethanol extract and tilianin attenuated protein level of MMP3 and mRNA expression level of MMP13 in TNF𝛼-activated ATDC5 cells. Caraganae Sinicae Flos 50% ethanol extract inhibited the level of PGE2, IL6 and NO in LPS-activated RAW 264.7 cells in dose dependent manner, though tilianin inhibited PGE2 only. Conclusions : These results presented that Caraganae Sinicae Flos 50% ethanol extract could be used as natural medicines for osteoarthritis.

• 에너지공학
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.84-91
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• 2017

섬유강화플라스틱(glass fiber reinforced plastics)은 수지에 섬유상의 보강재를 복합화하여 고강도 특성을 나타내게한 대표적인 플라스틱 복합소재이다. 섬유강화플라스틱 성형제품의 기계적 물성을 결정하는 요소는 강화재로 사용되는 섬유상 소재이므로 섬유소재에 대한 연구는 관심이 높은 대상이나, 기지재를 구성하는 수지의 물성에 영향을 미치는 충진재의 영향에 관한 연구는 많지 않은 편이다. 그러나, 플라스틱 또는 수지 조성물의 물성은 미네랄 충진재에 의하여 결정되며, 기지재가 복합소재에 미치는 영향이 높은 만큼 본 연구에서는 $3-6{\mu}m$ 크기의 중질 탄산칼슘을 사용하여 충진재의 크기와 첨가량이 섬유강화복합체에 미치는 영향을 확인하고자 하였다. 시편은 시트몰딩 컴파운드(SMC, Sheet molding compound) 방법에 의하여 제조되었으며, 기계적 특성은 굴곡강도와 인장강도 결과를 비교 분석 하였다. 그 결과 탄산칼슘의 크기 또는 첨가량이 성형시편의 기계적 강도에 영향을 미칠 수 있음을 확인할 수 있었으며, 그 중에서도 가장 낮은 평균 입경 ($2.8{\mu}m$) 조건에서 가장 높은 기계적 특성을 나타냈다.

• 분석과학
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.337-346
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• 2004

근육강화제의 일종인 7-keto-dehydroepiandrosterone-acetate (7-keto-DHEA-acetate)를 투여시킨 후 사람의 뇨를 통해서 배설되는 대사체들을 확인하고 그 결과를 향후 도핑 검사에 있어서 금지 약물로 선정될 경우를 대비한 기초 연구를 진행하고자 하였다. 먼저 뇨 시료의 매트릭스로부터 7-keto-DHEA-acetate가 방해 없이 효과적으로 검출되는 것을 알아보았으며, 약물을 복용한 dosed urine에 배설되는 대사체를 검출하기 위하여 LC/ESI/MS와 GC/MSD를 사용하였다. 그 결과 바탕 뇨 시료에서 나타나지 않은 여러 개의 새로운 화합물들이 복용 뇨 시료에서 검출되었으며 이들을 M1, M2, M3, M4 및 M5로 구별 하였으며 이 결과들로부터 대사체 M1과 M2는 물분자가 제거될 수 있는 히드록시기나 케톤기를 세 개 이상 가진 구조일 것으로 예상되었다. M1의 경우, m/z 518 이 분자이온이라면 분자량이 302인 이 대사체는 3번과 17번 탄소 위치에 케톤기, 7번 탄소위치에서 히드록시기를 가지는 구조인 7-OH-androstendione이라고 예상 할 수 있었으며, M2의 경우에는 M1 대사체와 마찬가지로 m/z 518이 분자이온이라면 분자량이 302인 이 대사체는 3번 탄소 위치에 히드록시기가 있고 17번 탄소 위치에 케톤기를 가지며 7번 탄소위치에 케톤기가 있는 구조인 7-keto-DHEA로 판단되었다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.52-58
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• 2004

The surface property and formation behavior of a boride layer formed on Ni-Cr-Mo steel in a plasma paste boronizing treatment were investigated. The plasma paste boronizing treatment was carried out at 973～1273 K for 1-7 hrs under the gas ratio of Ar:H$_2$ (2:1). The thickness of the boride layer increased with increasing temperature and time in the boronizing treatment. The cross-section of the boride layer was a tooth structure and the hardness was Hv 2000～2500. XRD analysis revealed that the compound was identified as FeB, $Fe_2$B, and mixed phase of FeB/$Fe_2$B in the boride layer formed at 973～1073 K, 1173K, and 1273K, respectively. The Ni-Cr-Mo alloy boronized at 1173-1273 K showed the best excellent wear resistance against the sand. As a results of corrosion test in 1 M $H_2$$SO_4$ solution, $Fe_2$B formed on the matrix alloy exhibited higher corrosion resistance than FeB.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.293-299
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• 2013

20S-dihydroprotopanaxadiol (2H-PPD) is a derivative of protopanaxadiol, a glycone of ginsenosides prepared from Panax ginseng. Although ginsenosides and acidic polysaccharides are known to be major active ingredients in ginseng, the immunopharmacological activities of their metabolites and derivatives have not been fully explored. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the regulatory action of 2H-PPD on the function of monocytes and macrophages in innate immune responses. 2H-PPD was able to boost the phagocytic uptake of fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran in macrophages and enhance the generation of radicals (reactive oxygen species) in sodium nitroprusside-treated RAW264.7 cells. The surface levels of the costimulatory molecules such as CD80 and CD86 were also increased during 2H-PPD treatment. In addition, this compound boosted U937 cell-cell aggregation induced by CD29 and CD43 antibodies, but not by cell-extracellular matrix (fibronectin) adhesion. Similarly, the surface levels of CD29 and CD43 were increased by 2H-PPD exposure. Therefore, our results strongly suggest that 2H-PPD has the pharmacological capability to upregulate the functional role of macrophages/monocytes in innate immunity.

• BMB Reports
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.271-276
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• 2015

Baicalin is a flavonoid derived from the dried root of Scutellaria baicalensis. In this study, oxygen-induced retinopathy was used to characterize the anti-angiogenic properties of baicalin in mice. Pups were exposed to a hyperbaric oxygen environment to induce retinal angiogenesis and were subjected to intraperitoneal injection of baicalin. Avascular area, neovascular tufts, and neovascular lumens were quantified from digital images. Compared to the vehicle, baicalin clearly reduced the central avascular zone and the number of neovascular tufts and lumens. High-dose baicalin (10 mg/kg) significantly reduced the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), MMP-9, angiotensin II, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). These results show that baicalin is a powerful antiangiogenic compound that attenuates new vessel formation in the retina after systemic administration, and is a candidate substance for therapeutic inhibition of retinal angiogenesis. [BMB Reports 2015; 48(5): 271-276]

• 폴리머
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.99-106
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• 2015

나노케냐프 섬유가 포함된 셀룰로스 섬유를 알카리(NaOH)로 처리 후 PP 수지에 첨가하여 물성에 미치는 영향에 대하여 조사하였다. 알카리를 섬유에 처리한 효과로는 M.I., 신장율, 충격강도가 증가하는 반면 인장강도, 휨모듈러스, 열변형온도가 처리하지 않은 섬유에 비해 감소하였다. 알카리를 나노섬유에 처리하였을 때 섬유표면의 불순물과 화학물질을 제거하여 섬유표면의 특성을 변화시켜서 나노섬유와 PP 수지간의 계면간 접착력을 감소시키고 PP의 특성을 변화시키는 것으로 보인다.