• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.96-101
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• 2006

Chlorination inhibition on the organic removal activity of activated sludge microorganism was investigated in this study. It is well known that chlorination improves the settleability of filamentous bulking sludge through the selective impediment of filamentous microorganisms. However, it is based on the declination of effluent water quality after actual chlorination in dairy wastewater treatment plant. In case of the activated sludge which was exposed in the suggested concentration of chlorine $7.5\;mgCl_2/gVSS/day$ for the filamentous bulking control, decrease of organic uptake rate of $4.9\~24.0\%$, and dentrification rate of $24.8\~30.3\%$ ware shown in comparison to the control group which was not reacted with chlorine. As a result of comparing floc size of activated sludge microorganism, the average of floc diameter in the chlorine exposed group was $150\;{\mu}m$, which displays $25\%$ decrease compared with the control group.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.506-511
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• 2004

Maintaining dissolved oxygen (DO) at sufficiently low concentration in the aeration tank at a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is essential for reduction of the costs of operation and maintenance. On the other hand, the low DO level may result in adverse effect on the integrity of the activated sludge, A typical and disastrous outcome frequently experienced is the outgrowth of filamentous microorganisms, which is called as filamentous bulking, In addition to the traditional methods such as sludge settleability and microscopic observation of the culture, molecular techniques including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification followed by 16S rRNA sequencing were applied to identify filamentous bacteria present in bulking sludge under a condition of low DO concentration, Two morphologically distinct groups, presumably consisting of Sphaerofilus nafans, and Eikelboom Type 1701 or Type 1851, were identified through microscopic observation. They were further confirmed by subsequent 16S rRNA sequencing. Dominant filamentous bacteria identified by the molecular techniques were consisted of three major groups. Sequences of partial 16S rRNA cloned showed that the filamentous bulking organisms were closely related to Eikelboom Type 021N and Eikelboom Type 1701, and Sphaerotilus natans, respectively. Molecular methods were found to possess a strong potential of direct examination of the microbial community of an activated sludge system.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.138-144
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• 2011

연구 목적: 본 연구는 최근 개발된 알칼리 이온수 e-WASH의 의치에 부착된 미생물 의치세정 효과에 대해 위상차현미경을 이용한 미생물 관찰법을 통하여 알아보고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 실험군 41개, 대조군 26개의 의치를 무작위로 선정하여 실험군에서는 알칼리 이온수e-WASH로, 대조군에서는 수돗물에 5분간 침지 전, 후 의치 내면의 치면세균막을 채취하였다. 위상차현미경으로 구강미생물의 형태적, 종류별 양과 운동성에 대하여 세정 전, 후별 구강미생물의 상태를 관찰하였다. 결과: 1. 알칼리 이온수 e-WASH로 의치를 세정한 실험군에서는 세정 전보다 세정 후 구균의 양, 간균의 양, 간균의 운동성, 실사균의 양, 실사균의 운동성, 콤마/나선균의 양, 콤마/나선균의 운동성 등 모든 조사항목에서 감소하였다 (P<.05). 한편 대조군에서는 구균의 양은 감소하였으나 (P<.05), 다른 조사항목에서는 모두 세정 전, 후 간에 차이가 없었다. 2. 알칼리 이온수e-WASH로 의치를 세정한 실험군에서는 구균의 양, 간균의 양, 간균의 운동성, 실사균의 양, 실사균의 운동성, 콤마/나선균의 양, 콤마/나선균의 운동성 등 모든 조사항목에서 수돗물로 의치를 세정한 대조군보다 각 구강미생물의 양과 운동성이 적게 나타났다 (P<.05). 결론: 위의 결과를 통해 알칼리 이온수 e-WASH가 의치표면의 각종 미생물의 양과 운동성을 효과적으로 감소시키므로 의치세정제로 추천된다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2012년도 제42회 동계 정기 학술대회 초록집
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• pp.476-476
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• 2012

Although plasma is an efficient means of microbial sterilization, mechanism of plasma effect on microorganisms still needs to be clarified. In addition, a limited number of studies are available on eukaryotic microorganisms such as yeast and fungi in relation to plasma application. Thus, we investigated cellular and molecular aspects of plasma effects on a filamentous fungus, Neurospora crassa by making use of argon plasma jet at atmospheric pressure. The viability and cell morphology of N. crassa spores exposed to plasma were both significantly reduced depending on the exposure time when treated in water. The intracellular genomic DNA content was dramatically reduced in fungal tissues after a plasma treatment and the transcription factor tah-3 was found to be required for fungal tolerance to a harsh plasma environment.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.834-837
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• 2002

A fluorescent glucose analogue,2-[N-(7-nitrobenz-2-ox a-1,3-diazol-4-yl) amino] -2- deoxy-D-glucose (2-NBDG), which had previously been developed for the analysis of glucose uptake in living cells, was investigated to determine its biological activity on microorganisms.2-NBDG did not show any inhibitory effect on growth of yeast cells and bacteria. In contrast, 2-NBDG exhibited strong inhibitory effects on filamentous fungal growth. The growth of filamentous fungi was completely inhibited, when 2-NBDG was supplemented as sole carbon source. The inhibitory effect was decreased by the addition of glucose in the test medium. Furthermore, 2-NBDC inhibited chitinase activity of Trichoderma sp. These results suggested that the inhibitory effects of 2-NBDG on filamentous fungi might be partially due to the inhibition of chitinase.

• Journal of Microbiology
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.181-187
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• 1997

Filamentous cyanobacteria are an ecologically important group of bacteria because they are able to provide both organic carbon fixed nitrogen that can support the nutritional requirements for other microorganisms. Because of their prokaryotic nature, they can also be used as potentially powerful model systems for the analysis of oxygenic photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation. Gene transfer is an indispensable procedure for genetic analysis of filamentous cyanobacteria. Electroporation was used to introduce foreign DNA into cyanobacterial cells. In experiments designed to optimize the electroporation technique, the effects of the field strength (amplitude of pulse) and time constant (duration of pulse), DNA concentration and host restriction/modification of DNA on the efficiency of electro-transformation were investigated. The results of this research revelaed that a high voltage pulse of short duration was effective for the electro-transformation of Anabaene sp. M131. The maximal number of transformants was obtained at 6 kV/cm with a pulse duration of 5 msec. The efficiency of electro-transformation was also sensitive to concenetration of DNA; even small amounts of DNA (0.01 .mu.g/ml) were able to gie a large number of transformants (1.0 * 10$\^$3/ cfu/ml).

• 대한화장품학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한화장품학회 2003년도 IFSCC Conference Proceeding Book II
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• pp.448-455
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• 2003

Because cosmetics are applied directly to human skin, contamination of such products by microorganisms should be carefully avoided. Since cosmetics are usually kept at room temperature and contain large amounts of nitrogen and carbon sources, they may easily become contaminated by a variety of microorganisms, such as bacteria, filamentous fungi, and yeasts. The rapid and accurate identification of these microorganisms is essential to prevent further expansion of such contamination and the damage it causes. However, more than 30 days and laboratory skills are usually necessary in order to identify microorganisms in cosmetic materials. These time and labor constraints may allow further damage of the cosmetic products and thereby harm the consumer.(omitted)

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.365-371
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• 1995

슬러지 팽화의 원인이 되며 활성오니 공정운영상의 지표생물이 되는 사상세균과 원생동물을 동정하기 위하여 도시하수 활성오니 처리장 6개소와 산업폐수활성오니 처리장 5개소의 폭기조로부터 시료를 채취하여 현미경 경검법과 일부 생리학적 방법을 써서 미생물을 동정하였다. 가장 많이 출현하였던 사상세균은 Microthrix parvicella이었으며 다음이 type 0041, type 1701, Nocardia의 순이었다. 비록 시료수는 적었지만 이러한 출현빈도는 미국과 네덜란드에서 조사된 것과 비슷한 경향을 보였다. 사상세균의 형태는 이전의 문헌에서 보고된 것과 대체로 일치하였는데 type 1701의 경우에는 전형적인 형태에 비해 사상체(filament)의 직경이 약간 가늘었다. 이러한 사상세균들은 낮은 유기물부하 또는 낮은 DO와 관계가 있는 것들이었으므로 더 많은 조사가 이루어지면 지표생물로서의 활용이 가능할 것이다. 원생동물에 있어서는 Voricella가 가장 많이 출현하였고, 다음이 Aspidisca, Opercularia, Diffugia의 순이었다. 후생동물에 있어서는 Philodina가 유일하게 출현한 속이었다. 이러한 속들은 활성오니성 미생물로서 처리상황이 좋을때 우점적으로 나타나는 미생물이라고 알려져 있으므로 처리수의 수질과 관련하여 유추해 볼때 상당한 타당성이 인정되었다.

• Mycobiology
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.249-256
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• 2011

Microorganisms are significantly affected when the ambient pH of their environment changes. They must therefore be able to sense and respond to these changes in order to survive. Previous investigators have studied various fungal species to define conserved pH-responsive signaling pathways. One of these pathways, known as the Pal/Rim pathway, is activated in response to alkaline pH signals, ultimately targeting the PacC/Rim101 transcription factor. Although the central signaling components are conserved among divergent filamentous and yeast-like fungi, there is some degree of signaling specificity between fungal species. This specificity exists primarily in the downstream transcriptional targets of this pathway, likely allowing differential adaptation to species-specific environmental niches. In this review, the role of the Pal/Rim pathway in fungal pH response is discussed. Also highlighted are functional differences present in this pathway among human fungal pathogens, differences that allow these specialized microorganisms to survive in the various micro-environments of the infected human host.

• 한국균학회지
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.43-53
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• 2017

본 연구는 양송이 배지의 관행적인 발효기술 개선에 대한 기초자료를 제공하기 위하여 배지 발효에 중요한 역할을 하는 다양한 미생물에 대한 밀도변화 및 분류학적인 특징을 밝혔고, 이들 미생물이 분비하는 세포벽 분해 관련 효소활성 변화를 조사하였다. 양송이 배지 발효와 밀접한 관련이 있는 미생물의 밀도 변화를 분석한 결과 고온성 세균, 방선균, 형광성 Pseudomonas spp., 사상균 등 다양한 미생물들이 분포하였으며, 고온성 발효가 진행됨에 유해균은 사멸되는 경향을 보였다. 야외발효 과정에서는 Psychrobacter속, Pseudomonas속, Bacillus속, Pseudoxanthomonas속이 가장 많이 분포하였고, 후발효 완료 배지에서는 Bacillus속, Psychrobacillus속이 우점하였다. 이러한 볏짚 발효 과정 중 분리한 미생물의 효소활성은 발효 초기에 cellulose 분해효소가 먼저 배지에 작용하여 탄소원을 분해한 후 hemicellulose 분해효소가 부차적으로 작용하는 양상을 보였고, 이들 효소를 분비하는 미생물들은 2차와 3차 뒤집기에서 많이 분포하였다.