• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.198-208
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• 2021

이 연구의 목적은 키토산 첨가 수산화칼슘 근관 충전재의Enterococcus Faecalis에 대한 항균 효과 및 물리적 성질을 알아보는 것이다. 저, 중, 고분자량의 키토산 분말을 수산화칼슘 근관 충전재와 혼합하였고, 각 분자량 별로 키토산 분말을 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 wt%로 첨가하였다. E. faecalis를 배양하여 1 × 10⁶ CFU/ml로 조정하였다. 항균 효과 실험을 위해 2.0 wt% 키토산의 3가지 다른 분자량, 3가지 다른 농도의 고분자량 키토산을 수산화칼슘 근관 충전재와 혼합하였다. 기준 파장 600 nm인 570 nm에서 분광광도계를 이용하여 상층액의 흡광도를 측정하였다. 유동성, 피막도 및 방사선 불투과성은 ISO 6876 : 2012에 의거하여 측정하였다. 키토산을 포함하는 모든 분자량 유형의 실험군은 키토산을 첨가하지 않은 대조군에 비해 E. faecalis 성장 억제 효과를 보였다. 고분자량 키토산 첨가 군에서 가장 좋은 항균 효과를 보였다(p < 0.05). 또한 키토산 첨가량이 감소할수록 항균 효과도 감소하였다(p < 0.05). 키토산을 함유하는 수산화칼슘 근관 충전재의 모든 분자량 군은 키토산 함량의 증가 따라 유동성 및 방사선 불투과성이 감소하고 피막도가 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 1.0 wt% 저분자량 키토산의 첨가는 기존 수산화칼슘 근관 충전재와 비교하여 물성에 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 연구 결과를 종합하였을 때, 수산화칼슘 근관 충전재에 첨가하여 항균성 강화와 적절한 물성을 얻기 위해선 2.0 wt%의 키토산 분말의 첨가가 적정하다. 키토산의 항균 효과를 고려할 때, 키토산의 근관 치료 및 소아치과 분야에서의 적용을 위한 추가적인 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료되었다.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.276-281
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• 2004

In this study we investigated the spectral properties, including electric absorption, circular and linear dichroism (CD and LD), and fluorescence emission, of DNA in a DNA-branched polyethyleneimine (BPEI) polyplex at various polymer molecular weights (M$\_$w/) and BPEI-amine-to-DNA-phosphate ratios (N/P ratios). All BPEIs exhibited a common N/P dependence in their absorption and CD spectra. At N/P ratios ＜ 1.0, we observed some hyperchromism in the absorption spectrum, red-shifts in CD bands, and decreases in LD intensity and fluorescence intensity of intercalated ethidium. At intermediate N/P ratios, complete collapse of all spectra occurred. As the N/P ratio increased further, the polyplex dissolved in water. From its characteristic CD spectrum obtained under these conditions, we conclude that the DNA exists in a B-like form. The fluorescence and LD intensities never recovered even at high N/P ratios- which indicates that the dissolved polyplex possesses positive charges and the DNA in the polyplex is condensed despite its B-form CD spectrum. The N/P range in which the absorption and CD signals collapsed was wider when the BPEIs M$\_$w/ decreased. In the case where the BPEIs M$\_$w/ was 0.8 k, recovery of the absorption and CD spectral properties at a high N/P ratio was never achieved, which suggests that the molecular weight of the polymer plays an important role in its dissolution at a high N/P ratio.

• Fibers and Polymers
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.49-53
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• 2003

Polyurethane (PU) layer and copolymer consisted of the different molecular weights (1000 and 2000 g/mol) of poly(propylene glycol) (PPG) were prepared. The damping and mechanical properties of these materials were compared with PU 1000 made by PPG having the molecular weight of 1000 g/mol. The optimum composition of PU2000 used for PU layer and copolymer was diphenylmethane diioscynate (MDI)/propylene glycol (PPG)/butanediol (BD) (1/0.3/0.7) based on the damping and mechanical properties. The damping peak of PU copolymer was higher than those of PU layer and PUI 1000 in low temperature range (-30- $10^{\circ}C$). For application in noise reduction, the transmission loss of the mechanical vibration through solid structure was measured. PU layer and copolymer were used as a damping layer. The transmission loss of PU copolymer was more effective than those of PU layer and PU 1000 in the experimental frequency range.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.76-82
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• 2000

The relative reactivities of branched and linear polycarbonates were investigated by measuring unreacted chloroformate concentration. It was found that the polymerization for the branched polymer proceeded ca. 10 times faster than that for the linear polymers. The effect of catalyst on a condensation step was studied by changing the amount of TEA (triethylamine) at $t_{0}$ and $t_{60}$ with keeping constant amount of TEA. The viscosity average molecular weight for the obtained branched polycarbonates were measured and compared with those of linear polycarbonates. It was found that the viscosity molecular weights of the obtained polymers decreased nonlinearly as wt % of added oligomer increased. The solution viscosities in methylenechloride for linear and branched polycarbonate increased nonlinearly as the content of polymer increased.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.592-598
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• 2000

A lectin (agglutinin, VCA) from Korean mistletoe (Viscum album L. coloratum) was isolated by affinity chromatograpy on a asialofetuin-Sepharose 4B. The molecular weights of A- and B-chains of VCA were different from those of VAAS. The VCA recognized the antibody of VAAs in the Western blot analysis and ELLA system. We also investigated the synergistic effects of the components in mistletoe by dividing the extract into different molecular weight fractions.

• BMB Reports
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.412-416
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• 2000

The obligate aerobic Deinococcus are highly resistant against lethal effect of UV-and ionizing-radiation. Only five mesophilic Deinococcus species, i. e. D. radiodurans, D. radiophilus, D. proteolyticus, D. radiopugnans, and D. grandis are known. Since an indispensable role of catalase has been suggested in protecting cells against oxidative stress and UV radiation, Deinococcal catalase activity of each species and electrophoretic profiles of catalases were investigated on gel. Total catalase activity was varied among the species in the aerobically grown culture at stationary phase. The occurrence of multiple forms of catalases with different molecular weights in four species of Deinococcus and of a single catalase in D. radiopugnans suggests that each species shows the unique catalase profiles on gel. Some Deinococcal catalases also exhibit peroxidase activity. Since Deinococcus spp. are less-distinct to each other in their morphology, biochemical and physiological properties, the catalase profiles on PAGE would be useful in identifying the species of Deinococcus.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.373-376
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• 1996

The bulk thermal and photopolymerization of methyl methacrylate(MMA) with phenylsilane were performed to produce poly(MMA)s containing phenylsilyl moiety presumably as an end group. It was found for both thermal and photopolymerization that while the polymerization yields and polymer molecular weights decreased as the relative phenylsilane concentration increases, the TGA residue yields and the relative intensities of SiH IR stretching bands increased with increasing molar ratio of phenylsilane over MMA. The polymerization yield, molecular weight, and TGA residue yield for the thermal polymerization were higher than those for the photopolymerization. Thus, the phenylsilane seemed to significantly influence on the polymerization as both chain initiation and chain transfer agents. However, an appreciable silane effect was not observed on the thermal and photopolymerization of 4-vinylpyridine, acrylonitrile, styrene, and vinyltrimethoxysilane.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.17-23
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• 2005

Polyethylenimine (PEI) has been used as cationic polymers for efficient gene transfer without the need for endosomolytic agents. Various kinds of PEIs with different molecular weight were tested in order to investigate the effects of the molecular weight of PEI on the transfection efficiency and cell cytotoxicity. The ${\beta}-galactosidase$ expression $(pCMV-{\beta}-gal)$ plasmid was used as a model DNA. Complex formation between PEI and pDNA was assessed by 1% agarose gel electrophoresis method. Particle size and zeta-potential of complexes were determined by electrophoretic light scattering spectrometer. In vitro transfection efficiency was assayed by measuring ${\beta}-galactosidase$ activity. Cell cytotoxicity was determined by MTT assay. Particle sizes of the complexes became smaller on increasing molecular weights of PEI and N/P ratios. Surface potential of complexes was increased as the molecular weight of PEI increased. Transfection efficiency of $pCMV-{\beta}-ga1$ on the HEK 293 cells was greatest with PEI 25 K system but having the lowest cell viability. PEI with high molecular weight showed higher transfection efficiency and cell viability than PEI with low molecular weight.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.236-243
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• 2004

양식넙치의 세균성 질병의 원인균주인 Vibrio sp., Edwardsiella tarda 및 Streptococcus sp.를 제주산 양식 넙치로부터 직접 분리하였으며, 이들 세균에 대하여 키토산 및 분자량 크기에 따라 분획된 3종류의 키토산올리고당(HMW-COS, MMW-COS, LMW-COS)의 항균활성을 검토하였다. 키토산과 HMW-COS는 모든 세균에 대한 항균활성이 우수하였으며, 특히 Vibrio sp.과 Sfreptococcus sp.에 대해서 높은 항균활성을 나타내었다. 이들에 대한 결과는 키토산의 항균활성은 분자량에 따라 크게 의존한다는 사실을 보여주었다 E.tarda에 대한 키토산 및 HMW-COS의 항균활성은 처리시간을 증가시킴으로써 항균활성이 증가함을 보였으며, 이들의 항균기 작을 조사하기 위 한 SEM의 관찰에서, 세균들은 키토산에 의해 응집되어 서로 엉켜있는 형태를 보여주고 있었다. 이러한 현상은 키토산 및 HMW-COS가 세균의 증식을 명확하게 억제하고 있음을 보여주는 증거라 할 수 있다. 이것은 지금까지 여러 보고에서 밝혀진 키토산의 항균활성 메카니즘과 일치하는 것이라 판단된다.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.114-118
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• 1998

실크의 피브로인 단백짐의 가수분해에 의한 실크 펠타이드의 제조를 위하여 설크의 가용화 조건이 분자량 분포에 미치는 영 향을 고찰하였다 염 화칼숨, ethylenediamine 및 황산에 의해 가용화된 실크의 평균 분자량은 각각 41600, 3308과 1268 dalton 으로서 염화칼숨을 제외한 나머지 두 가용화 방법에서 평균 분 자량이 수천 dalton인 실크 용액을 얻을 수 있었으며 분산계수 는 3-4의 범위뜰 보였다. 가용화 및 분말화한 후 6시간 동안 단백질 분해효소 처리에 의하여 600-1200 dalton의 중량평균 분 자량을 갖는 살크 접타이드틀 얻을 수 있었다. 24시간 염산에 의한 산분해 처리에 의해 얻은 실크 웹타이드의 평균 분자량은 145 dalton으로 80%의 높은 유리 아미노산 함량을 나타내었다. 여러가지 가용화 방법 및 가수분해 방법 중 낮은 농도의 황산용 액으로 우선 실크를 가용화한 후 중화 및 효소처리에 의해 웹타 이드로 가수분해하는 방법이 과도한 아미노산의 유리를 억제하 면서 분자량의 조절도 용이할 것으로 판단되었다.