• Macromolecular Research
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.314-320
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• 2005

Crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) membranes were prepared at various crosslinking temperatures using poly(acrylic acid-co-maleic acid) (PAM) containing different PAM contents. The thermal properties of these PVA/PAM membranes prepared at various reaction temperatures were characterized using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The proton conductivity and methanol permeability of PVA/PAM membranes were then investigated as PAM content was varied from 3 to 13 wt%. It was found that the proton and methanol transport were dependent on PAM content in their function both as crosslinking agent and as donor of hydrophilic -COOH groups. Both these properties decreased monotonously with increasing PAM concentration. The proton conductivities of these PVA/PAM membranes were in the range from $10^{-3}\;to\;10^{-2}S/cm$ and the methanol permeabilities from $10^{-7}\;to\;10^{-6}cm^{2}/sec$. In addition, the effect of operating temperature up to $80^{\circ}C$ on ion conductivity was examined for three selected membranes: 7, 9 and 11 wt% PAM membranes. Ion conductivity increased with increasing operating temperature and showed and S/cm at $80^{\circ}C$, respectively. The effects of crosslinking and ionomer group concentration were also examined in terms of water content, ion exchange capacity (IEC), and fixed ion concentration. In addition, the number of water molecules per ionomer site was calculated using both water contents and IEC values. With overall consideration for all the properties measured in this study, $7{\sim}9\;wt%$ PAM membrane prepared at $140^{\circ}C$ exhibited the best performance. These characteristics of PVA/PAM membranes are desirable in applications related to the direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.189-199
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• 2006

Purpose of study: Partial thickness skin graft is the golden standard regimen for full-thickness skin defect caused by burn or trauma. However, in case of extensive burns of more than 50% of total body surface area, the donor site is not sufficient to cover all defects. As a second choice, allograft, xenograft and synthetic materials have been used to treat skin defect. Among them the amniotic membrane(AM) was used as a biological dressing for centuries because of its potential for wound healing. In this study, quantification of EGF in AM and effect of AM-collagen complex on full thickness skin defects was examined. Materials & Methods: The concentration of EGF in fresh, deep frozen and freeze-dried AM was evaluated by ELISA. EGF-R immunostaining was performed in freeze-dried AM. SD rats weighing 250${\sim}$300g was used for wound healing experiment. Three full thickness skin defects(28mm diameter) were made on dorsal surface of SD rat. The control group was covered by Vaselin gauze and AM-collagen complex and $Terudermis^{(R)}$. was grafted in two other defects. Healing area, Cinamon's score were evaluated before biopsy. Grafted sites were retrieved at 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks and 4 weeks after operation. H & E and Factor VIII immunohistochemical stain was performed to evaluate the microscopic adhesion and structural integrity and microvessel formation. Results: 1. EGF concentration of fresh, deep frozen and freeze-dried AM showed similar level and EGF-R was stained in epithelial layer of freeze-dried AM. 2. At 4 weeks after grafting, the healing area of AM-collagen and Terudermis group was 99.29${\pm}$0.71% and 99.19${\pm}$0.77 of original size. However, that of control group was 24.88${\pm}$2.90. 3. The Cinamon's score of AM-Collagen and $Terudermis^{(R)}$. group at 4 weeks was 15.6${\pm}$1.26 and 14.6${\pm}$3.13 and that of control group was 3.7${\pm}$0.95. Significant difference was observed among control and experimental groups(p<0.05). 4. Histologic examination revealed that AM protected leukocyte infiltration and epithelial migration was nearly completed at 4 weeks. $Terudermis^{(R)}$. group showed mild neutrophil infiltration until 2 weeks and completion of epithelization at 4 weeks. Control group showed massive leukocyte infiltration until 4 weeks. 5. Microvessels were increased sharply at 1 week and control group at 1 and 4 week showed significant differences with $Terudermis^{(R)}$. group of same interval(p<0.05) but no differences were found with AM group(p<0.05). Conclusion: EGF and EGF-R were well preserved in freeze-dried AM. AM attached to collagen acted as excellent biologic dressing which had similar effect with $Terudermis^{(R)}$. AM showed anti-inflammatory action and healing was completed at 4 weeks after full-thickness skin defect.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.360-365
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• 1999

낭종의 적출과 골 이식은 낭종 제거후 악골에서 발생하는 광범위한 골결손에 선택적인 치료이다. 자가 망상골이 최상의 이식재료이며 수년동안 임상적인 성공을 가져왔다. 그러나 이식재료를 얻기 위해서는 유병률이 증가되는 부가적인 외과적 시술이 요구되며, 다발성 결손 또는 이식이 광범위 할 때 자가골의 양이 불충분할지도 모른다. 변형된 방법으로 동종골 이식이 이용되어져 왔다. 동종골 이식의 한종류가 탈회 동결-건조 동종골(DFDBA)이다. 이 연구는 낭종 적출과 탈회 동결-건조 동종골 이식후 악골 결손에 일어나는 변화를 악골의 낭종 병소를 세집단으로 나누어 평가하였다. 낭종 적출 후 Group A는 탈회 동결-건조 동종골을 이식하였고, Group B는 자가골 이식을 하였으며 Group C은 다른 이식재를 이용하지 않고 낭종 적출만을 시행하였다. 세 집단은 술전, 수술 직후, 술후 6, 12, 24, 36개월의 임상적 검사와 방사선학적 골밀도를 조사하였다. Digital densitometer를 이용한 골밀도 검사에서 Group A과 Group B의 경우 비슷한 골밀도를 보였으며 Group C와 비교시 뚜렷한 증가를 볼 수 있었다. 그러므로 이 연구로부터 낭종 적출술과 같은 광범위한 악골 결손에 탈회 동결-건조 동종골 이식은 충분한 골형성을 보여 자가골 이식의 대체재료로서 고려되어질 수 있다.