• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.385-390
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• 2002

오늘날 의료기기의 국산화 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있는 가운데 본 연구에서는 적추용 fusion device를 새롭게 개발하고자 시도하였다. 일반적으로 사용되고 있는 삽입형과 나사형을 기본 대상으로 하되 수술 시 뼈를 보다 적게 제거하여 삽입할 수 있게 하는 데 .) 주안점을 두고 형상 개발을 시도하였다. 아직 그 실효성을 논하기는 어려우나 고안된 척추용 fusion device의 형상을 중심으로 소개하고자 한다. 본 연구에서 경첩형과 분리삽입형을 고안하게 되었다. 그러나 경첩형은 기존 형상의 절반 크기로 삽입되는 장점은 있으나 핀의 강도해석과 안정된 잠금 장치의 개발에 더 연구가 요구되어 일단 본 연구에서는 분리삽입형을 중심으로 시제품과 3차인 유한요소 모델을 제작하여 그 역학적 해석을 행하였다. 그 결과 척추에 작용하는 기본 하중에 대한 역학적 안전성은 인정되나 아직 실용화되기까지는 보조 수술장비의 개발이 필요하다고 사료된다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.21-35
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• 2018

Objectives The objective of this study is to determine the antimicrobial effect of Daehwanggyeonu-san(Dahwangqianniu-san,DGE) and synergistic effects with antibiotics oxacillin, ampicillin, and gentamicin against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA). Methods The antibacterial activity of DGE extract was evaluated againest MRSA strains by using the Disc diffusion method, broth microdilution method(minimal inhibitory concentration; MIC), checkerboard dilution test. The checkerboard dilution test was used to examined synergetic effect of oxacillin, ampicillin, gentamicin, ciprofloxacin with DGE extract. Results DGE showed antimicrobial activity against MRSA with an MIC value of $125{\sim}250{\mu}g/mL$. In the checkerboard test, the interation of DGE with all tested antibiotics produced almost synergy or partial synergy against MRSA. Conclusions This study shows that DGE reduced the MICs of several antibiotics tested, and a remarkable antibacterial effect of DGE, with membrane permeability enhancers and ATP synthase inhibitors. This study can be a valuable source for the development of a new drug with low MRSA resistance.

• 한국항해항만학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국항해항만학회 2006년도 추계학술대회 논문집(제1권)
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• pp.373-377
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• 2006

밸브는 선체에서 유체의 흐름과 유량을 제어하기 위해 사용된다. 유량 계수는 밸브의 설계에서 매우 중요한 요소이다 본 연구에서는 상용프로그램인 CFX의 3차원 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션을 이용하여 동일한 유속이 적용될 경우 밸브의 타입과 각각의 Valve Disc열림 각도에 따른 유량 계수를 계산하였다. 그리고 실험 결과와 비교하여 CFX 시뮬레이션 해석을 통해 얻은 결과의 신뢰성을 검증하였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.188-194
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• 2015

Objectives: This study evaluated the effect of lactic acid and acetic acid on the microhardness of a silorane-based composite compared to two methacrylate-based composite resins. Materials and Methods: Thirty disc-shaped specimens each were fabricated of Filtek P90, Filtek Z250 and Filtek Z350XT. After measuring of Vickers microhardness, they were randomly divided into 3 subgroups (n = 10) and immersed in lactic acid, acetic acid or distilled water. Microhardness was measured after 48 hr and 7 day of immersion. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA (p < 0.05). The surfaces of two additional specimens were evaluated using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) before and after immersion. Results: All groups showed a reduction in microhardness after 7 day of immersion (p < 0.001). At baseline and 7 day, the microhardness of Z250 was the greatest, followed by Z350 and P90 (p < 0.001). At 48 hr, the microhardness values of Z250 and Z350 were greater than P90 (p < 0.001 for both), but those of Z250 and Z350 were not significantly different (p = 0.095). Also, the effect of storage media on microhardness was not significant at baseline, but significant at 48 hr and after 7 day (p = 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively). Lactic acid had the greatest effect. Conclusions: The microhardness of composites decreased after 7 day of immersion. The microhardness of P90 was lower than that of other composites. Lactic acid caused a greater reduction in microhardness compared to other solutions.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.363-368
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• 2003

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of additional enamel etching with phosphoric acid on the microleakage of the adhesion of self-etching primer system. Class V cavity($4mm{\times}3mm{\times}1.5mm$) preparations with all margins in enamel were prepared on buccal surface of 42 extracted human upper central incisor teeth. Prepared teeth were randomly divided into 3 groups. Group 1：no additional pretreatment with 37% phosphoric acid (NE). Group 2：additional pretreatment with 37% phosphoric acid for 10 seconds (E10s). Group 3：additional pretreatment with 37% phosphoric acid for 20 seconds (E20s). The adhesives(Clearfil SE $Bond^{\circledR}$, Kuraray, Osaka, Japan) and composite resins(Clearfil $AP-X^{\circledR}$, Osaka, Kuraray, Japan) were applied following the manufacturer's instructions. All the specimens were finished with the polishing disc(3M dental product, St Paul, MN, USA), thermocycled for 500 cycles between $5^{\circ}C$ and $55^{\circ}C$ and resected apical 3-mm root. 0.028 stainless steel wire was inserted apically into the pulp chamber of each tooth and sealed into position with sticky wax. Surrounding tooth surface was covered with a nail varnish 2 times except areas 1mm far from all the margins. After drying for one day, soaked the samples in the distilled water. Microleakage was assessed by electrochemical method(System 6514, $Electrometer^{\circledR}$), Keithley, USA) in the distilled water. In this study, the microleakage was the lowest in group 1 (NE) and the highest in group 3(E20s)(NE

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.178-185
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• 2014

Epidural adhesions cause pain by interfering with the free movement of the spinal nerves and increasing neural sensitivity as a consequence of neural compression. To remove adhesions and deliver injected drugs to target sites, percutaneous epidural adhesiolysis (PEA) is performed in patients who are unresponsive to conservative treatments. We describe four patients who were treated with a newly developed inflatable balloon catheter for more effective PEA and relief of stenosis. In the present patients, treatments with repetitive epidural steroid injection and/or PEA with the Racz catheter or the NaviCath did not yield long-lasting effects or functional improvements. However, PEA and decompression with the inflatable balloon catheter led to maintenance of pain relief for more than seven months and improvements in the functional status with increases in the walking distance. The present case series suggests that the inflatable balloon catheter may be an effective alternative to performing PEA when conventional methods fail to remove adhesions or sufficiently relieve stenosis.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.368-375
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• 1990

세포내 및 세포벽 뿐만 아니라, 세포외에도 invertase를 구성적으로 생산하는 효모 Rh.glutinis K-24로 부터 세포외 invertase를 disc 전기 영동상으로 단일한 상태로까지 정제하였다. 정제 효소의 효소화학적 성질을 밝힌 후 이미 보고한 바 있는 세포내 및 세포벽 invertase와 그 개락적 성질을 비교 검토하였다.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.148-157
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• 2020

Eucalyptus oil is a rich source of bioactive compounds with a variety of biological activities and is widely used in traditional medicine. Eucalyptus citriodora is cultivated for the production of essential oils. However, the mode of antibacterial action of essential oils from E. citriodora is not well-known. This study aimed to determine the chemical components, microbial inhibitory effect, and mechanism of action of the essential oil from E. citriodora. The oil was extracted from E. citriodora leaves by hydro-distillation and the chemical components were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The antibacterial activities of eucalyptus oil against gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus intermedius) and gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) were screened by disc diffusion method and quantitative analysis was conducted by the microdilution method. The mechanism of action of the extracted essential oil was observed using SEM and analyzed by SDS-PAGE. The major components of E. citriodora oil were citronellal (60.55 ± 0.07%), followed by dl-isopulegol (10.57 ± 0.02%) and citronellol (9.04 ± 0.03%). The antibacterial screening indicated that E. citriodora oil exhibited prominent activity against all tested strains. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) against B. subtilis were 0.5% and 1.0%, respectively. The MIC and MBC concentrations against S. aureus, S. intermedius, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa were 1% and 2%, respectively. As observed by SEM, the antibacterial mechanism of E. citriodora oil involved cell wall damage; SDS-PAGE revealed decrease in protein bands compared to untreated bacteria. Thus, E. citriodora oil showed significant antimicrobial properties and caused cellular damage.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.230-235
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• 2020

The global evolution of antibiotic resistance has threatened the efficacy of available treatment options with ravaging impacts observed in developing countries. As a result, investigations into the prevalence of antibiotic resistance and the role of plasmids are crucial. In this study, we investigated the presence and distribution of bla_TEM and gyrA genes, plasmid profiles, and the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Salmonella strains isolated from raw meat and stool sources across Niger State, Nigeria. Ninety-eight samples, comprising 72 raw meat and 26 stool samples, were screened for Salmonella spp. The antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella isolates to 10 commonly used antimicrobial agents was determined using the KirbyBauer disc diffusion method. Isolates were further analyzed for plasmids, in addition to PCR amplification of beta-lactamase (bla_TEM) and gyrA genes. A total of 31 Salmonella spp. were isolated, with 22 from raw meat (70.97%) and 9 from stool (29.03%). Salmonella spp. with multiple resistance patterns to ceftazidime, cefuroxime, ceftriaxone, erythromycin, ampicillin, cloxacillin, and gentamicin were detected. Ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin were found to be the most effective among the antibiotics tested, with 67.7% and 93.5% susceptible isolates, respectively. Nine (29.03%) isolates harbored plasmids with molecular sizes ranging between 6557 bp and 23137 bp. PCR amplification of gyrA was detected in 1 (3.23%) of the 31 isolates while 28 isolates (90.32%) were positive for bla_TEM. This study shows the incidence of antibiotic resistance in Salmonella isolates and the possible role of plasmids; it also highlights the prevalence of ampicillin resistance in this local population.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.70-78
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• 2009

지형도를 이용하여 전국 주요하천의 홍수터 면적을 조사하였고, 원판형 부압침투계를 이용하여 홍수터 토양의 투수특성을 조사하였다. 문헌조사와 불포화 흐름해석용 코드를 이용하여 홍수터에서 도시하수의 2차 처리수에 대한 토양처리의 가능성도 평가하였다. 이들 자료를 바탕으로 우리나라의 홍수터여과 용량을 산정하였다. 연구결과 우리나라의 홍수터는 토양여과에 적합한 표층토를 가지며, 하천연장 전체에 걸쳐 홍수터가 골고루 분포되어 있어서 홍수터여과가 하수의 추가처리로 활용되기에 유리한 여건임을 알 수 있었다. 우리나라 전체의 홍수터여과 용량은 약 182,000,000 $m^3$/day이고, 대부분의 하천들은 2차 처리수를 모두 홍수터여과를 통해 추가적으로 처리할 수 있을 것으로 계산되어 이 공법을 적용할 경우 하천수질이 개선 될 것이라고 기대한다. 또한, 본 공법은 상수원수의 수질개선에도 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대되었다.