• 한국추진공학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.36-42
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 리오셀 섬유를 사용하여 탄소직물을 제조함에 있어, 인계 난연제인 Phosphoric Acid(PA)와 가교제인 Melamine resin (MR)을 사용하여 섬유의 전처리를 수행하고 TGA, FT-IR, XRD, 중량 분석을 통하여 물리적, 화학적 구조 변화에 대하여 고찰하였다. 전처리를 통하여 내염화 및 흑연화된 직물의 경우 미처리 직물과 비교하여 중량 수율이 14.7%, 직물 폭과 길이의 수율이 각각 15%, 15.5% 증가함을 확인하였다. 이러한 결과는 셀룰로오스의 탈수반응을 촉진과 함께 섬유 표면에 char를 형성하고, 셀룰로오스 분자 내의 가교반응을 유도하여 내염화 시 안정한 구조 형성에 의한 효과로 설명할 수 있다.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.59.1-59.13
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• 2021

Background: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been identified as promising compounds for consideration as novel antimicrobial agents. Objectives: This study analyzed the efficacy of cecropin B against Haemophilus parasuis isolates through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) experiments. Results: Cecropin B exhibited broad inhibition activity against 15 standard Haemophilus parasuis (HPS) strains and 5 of the clinical isolates had minimum inhibition concentrations (MICs) ranging from 2 to 16 ㎍/mL. Microelectrophoresis and hexadecane adsorption assays indicated that the more hydrophobic and the higher the isoelectric point (IEP) of the strain, the more sensitive it was to cecropin B. Through SEM, multiple blisters of various shapes and dents on the cell surface were observed. Protrusions and leakage were detected by AFM. Conclusions: Based on the results, cecropin B could inhibit HPS via a pore-forming mechanism by interacting with the cytoplasmic membrane of bacteria. Moreover, as cecropin B concentration increased, the bacteria membrane was more seriously damaged. Thus, cecropin B could be developed as an effective anti-HPS agent for use in clinical applications.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.22-27
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• 2019

매니큐어는 손톱을 아름답게 꾸미기 위해 사용하는 색조화장품이지만 그 구성성분은 유해성분이 상당히 포함되어 있다. 매니큐어는 일반적으로 피막형성제, 색소, 용제, 계면활성제 및 침전방지제 등으로 구성되어 있다. 본 연구에서는 유해성 성분을 저자극, 친환경적인 성분으로 대체하여 4종의 매니큐어를 제조하고, 매니큐어로서 효력 비교실험과 안전성 및 안정성 시험을 실시하였다. 효력비교실험에서 쉘락/젤라틴 매니큐어 조성물(No. 4)이 내수성 및 적당한 강도를 지니면서 건조시간이 2분 내외로 대조군(4분 내외)보다 우수하고 악취도 개선되어, 피막형성제로서 가장 우수한 특성을 보여주었다. 또한 쉘락/젤라틴 매니큐어 조성물의 세포독성시험 결과, $1,000{\mu}g/mL$ 농도에서 70% 이상의 세포생존율로 시판되고 있는 매니큐어(50% 세포생존율)보다 독성이 낮았다. 4주간 온도 안정성 시험에서 저온에서는 색상의 변화가 없었으나, 상온과 고온에서 외관상변화 및 점도변화가 관찰되어 추후 제형의 개선이 필요한 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권8호
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• pp.1177-1183
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• 2019

Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) is a safe and effective preservative that is used widely in the food industry. However, there are few studies addressing the anti-biofilm effect of GSE. In this study, the anti-biofilm effect of GSE was investigated against biofilm-forming strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The GSE minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for S. aureus and E. coli were $25{\mu}g/ml$ and $250{\mu}g/ml$, respectively. To investigate biofilm inhibition and degradation effect, crystal violet assay and stainless steel were used. Biofilm formation rates of four strains (S. aureus 7, S. aureus 8, E. coli ATCC 25922, and E. coli O157:H4 FRIK 125) were 55.8%, 70.2%, 55.4%, and 20.6% at $1/2{\times}MIC$ of GSE, respectively. The degradation effect of GSE on biofilms attached to stainless steel coupons was observed (${\geq}1$ log CFU/coupon) after exposure to concentrations above the MIC for all strains and $1/2{\times}MIC$ for S. aureus 7. In addition, the specific mechanisms of this anti-biofilm effect were investigated by evaluating hydrophobicity, auto-aggregation, exopolysaccharide (EPS) production rate, and motility. Significant changes in EPS production rate and motility were observed in both S. aureus and E. coli in the presence of GSE, while changes in hydrophobicity were observed only in E. coli. No relationship was seen between auto-aggregation and biofilm formation. Therefore, our results suggest that GSE might be used as an anti-biofilm agent that is effective against S. aureus and E. coli.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.8.1-8.7
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• 2019

Objectives: Irrigants are imperative in endodontic therapy for the elimination of pathogens from the infected root canal. The present study compared the antimicrobial efficacy of octenidine dihydrochloride (OCT) with chlorhexidine (CHX) and sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) against Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis) for root canal disinfection. Materials and Methods: The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was obtained using serial dilution method. The agar diffusion method was then used to determine the zones of inhibition for each irrigant. Lastly, forty 6-mm dentin blocks were prepared from human mandibular premolars and inoculated with S. epidermidis. Samples were randomly divided into 4 groups of 10 blocks and irrigated for 3 minutes with saline (control), 2% CHX, 3% NaOCl, or 0.1% OCT. Dentin samples were then collected immediately for microbial analysis, including an analysis of colony-forming units (CFUs). Results: The MICs of each tested irrigant were 0.05% for CHX, 0.25% for NaOCl, and 0.0125% for OCT. All tested irrigants showed concentration-dependent increase in zones of inhibition, and 3% NaOCl showed the largest zone of inhibition amongst all tested irrigants (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences among the CFU measurements of 2% CHX, 3% NaOCl, and 0.1% OCT showing complete elimination of S. epidermidis in all samples. Conclusions: This study showed that OCT was comparable to or even more effective than CHX and NaOCl, demonstrating antimicrobial activity at low concentrations against S. epidermidis.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.245-251
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• 2020

Background: This study tries to compare and analyze the removal effect of dental plaque of general dentifrice and pregnant women's dentifrice and quantify the results to provide basic data so that consumers can make reasonable choices when purchasing dentifrice, and also increase interest in the dental plaque. Methods: After forming a dental plaque (carbohydrate porridge) on the labial surface of the bovine teeth, a disclosing agent was applied. Then the same experimenter brushed the surface of the bovine teeth using an electric toothbrush and took photographs using a DSLR camera. Thereafter, the residual amount of dental plaque was analyzed using the ImageJ program, and SPSS 26.0 was used for statistical processing. Results: The average residual amount of dental plaque using the general dentifrice was 11.71% for Perio, 9.45% for Cliden, and 8.47% for 2080, and the average residual amount for the three types was approximately 9.88%. The average residual amount of dental plaque of pregnant women's dentifrice was 13.95% for Jeninmothers, 12.53% for Tntnmoms, and 12.63% for Mommiracle, and the average residual amount of the three types was approximately 13.04%. On comparing the average residual amount of dental plaque between general and pregnant women's dentifrices, it was observed to be 3.16% higher for the latter. However, the results were not statistically significant. Conclusion: According to the research results, there was no significant difference in removal effects of general dentifrice and pregnant women's dentifrice. In addition, when a pregnant woman uses the right toothbrushing method with pregnant women's dentifrice, it can prevent or inhibit the progression of the gestational periodontal disease. Therefore, we recommend pregnant women to use pregnant women's dentifrices.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.334-344
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• 2022

Bacterial wilt is a re-emerging disease on dry bean and can affect many other crop species within the Fabaceae. The causal agent, Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens (CFF), is a small, Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is seed-transmitted. Infections in the host become systemic, leading to wilting and economic loss. Clean seed programs and bactericidal seed treatments are two critical management tools. This study characterizes the efficacies of five bactericidal chemicals against CFF. It was hypothesized that this bacterium was capable of forming biofilms, and that the cells within biofilms would be more tolerant to bactericidal treatments. The minimum biocide eradication concentration assay protocol was used to grow CFF biofilms, expose the biofilms to bactericides, and enumerate survivors compared to a non-treated control (water). Streptomycin and oxysilver bisulfate had EC95 values at the lowest concentrations and are likely the best candidates for seed treatment products for controlling seed-borne bacterial wilt of bean. The results showed that CFF formed biofilms during at least two phases of the bacterial wilt disease cycle, and the biofilms were much more difficult to eradicate than their planktonic counterparts. Overall, biofilm formation by CFF is an important part of the bacterial wilt disease cycle in dry edible bean and antibiofilm bactericides such as streptomycin and oxysilver bisulfate may be best suited for use in disease management.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권8호
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• pp.1101-1110
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• 2023

Streptococcus mutans is the primary causative agent of caries, which is one of the most common human diseases. Thus, rapid and early detection of cariogenic bacteria is critical for its prevention. This study investigated the combination of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and microfluid technology to quantitatively detect S. mutans. A low-cost, rapid microfluidic chip using LAMP technology was developed to amplify and detect bacteria at 2.2-2.2 × 10⁶ colony-forming units (CFU)/ml and its detection limits were compared to those of standard polymerase chain reaction. A visualization system was established to quantitatively determine the experimental results, and a functional relationship between the bacterial concentration and quantitative results was established. The detection limit of S. mutans using this microfluidic chip was 2.2 CFU/ml, which was lower than that of the standard approach. After quantification, the experimental results showed a good linear relationship with the concentration of S. mutans, thereby confirming the effectiveness and accuracy of the custom-made integrated LAMP microfluidic system for the detection of S. mutans. The microfluidic system described herein may represent a promising simple detection method for the specific and rapid testing of individuals at risk of caries.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.4.1-4.14
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• 2024

Background: Lawsonia intracellularis is the causative agent of proliferative enteropathy and is associated with several outbreaks, causing substantial economic loss to the porcine industry. Objectives: In this study, we focused on demonstrating the protective effect in the mouse model through the immunological bases of two vaccine strains against porcine proliferative enteritis. Methods: We used live-attenuated Salmonella Typhimurium (ST) secreting two selected immunogenic LI antigens (Lawsonia autotransporter A epitopes and flagellin [FliC]-peptidoglycan-associated lipoprotein-FliC) as the vaccine carrier. The constructs were cloned into a Salmonella expression vector (pJHL65) and transformed into the ST strain (JOL912). The expression of immunogenic proteins within Salmonella was evaluated via immunoblotting. Results: Immunizing BALB/c mice orally and subcutaneously induced high levels of LI-specific systemic immunoglobulin G and mucosal secretory immunoglobulin A. In immunized mice, there was significant upregulation of interferon-γ and interleukin-4 cytokine mRNA and an increase in the subpopulations of cluster of differentiation (CD) 4⁺ and CD 8⁺ T lymphocytes upon splenocytes re-stimulation with LI antigens. We observed significant protection in C57BL/6 mice against challenge with 10^6.9 times the median tissue culture infectious dose of LI or 2 × 10⁹ colony-forming units of the virulent ST strain. Immunizing mice with either individual vaccine strains or co-mixture inhibited bacterial proliferation, with a marked reduction in the percentage of mice shedding Lawsonia in their feces. Conclusions: Salmonella-mediated LI gene delivery induces robust humoral and cellular immune reactions, leading to significant protection against LI and salmonellosis.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.545-554
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• 2017

이 연구는 국산화 한 액정형성 유화제에 대하여 선진사의 액정형성제를 사용하여 pH변화에 따른 안정성에 관한 것이다. 국산화한 액정유화제는 SugarCrystal-LC ((주)바이오뷰텍, 한국)를 사용하였고, 비교시료는 Nikkomulese-LC (니코캐미칼즈, 일본)와 Alacel-LC (Croda 캐미칼즈, 영국)를 사용하여 액정형성의 생성력을 실험하였다. 액정형성은 산성 (pH=4.2)에서, 중성 (pH=7.0) 그리고 알칼리성 (pH=11.7)에서 액정구조가 생성되는지 현미경으로 확인하였다. 또한 교반 속도에 따른 액정의 형성 입자를 편광현미경으로 관찰 하였다. 교반 시간은 모두 동일하게 3분 동안 Homo-mixer로 교반하였고, 교반속도는 2500rpm, 3500 rpm, 4500rpm으로 증가시켜 액정의 상태를 관찰하였다. 그 결과 한국산 계면활성제가 2종의 외국산 보다 안정하고, 선명한 액정구조가 형성되는 것을 알 수 있었고, 영국산의 경우 유화입경이 분균일하여 불안정한 상태를 보였다. 일본산의 경우, 한국산과 유사한 구조와 성능을 가지고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 한국산 계면활성제는 외국산과 비교하여 우수한 유화성능을 가지고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 응용분야로 국산화한 Sugar Crystal-LC 계면활성제를 사용하여 액정크림, 로션, 아이크림 등 다양한 제형개발이 가능하고, 화장품산업은 물론 의약품산업 및 제약산업에서 피부외용제의 유화기술로 폭넓게 응용이 가능할 것으로 기대한다.