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Enhanced Internalization of Macromolecular Drugs into Mycobacterium smegmatis with the Assistance of Silver Nanoparticles

  • Sun, Fangfang;Oh, Sangjin;Kim, Jeonghyo;Kato, Tatsuya;Kim, Hwa-Jung;Lee, Jaebeom;Park, Enoch Y.
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제27권8호
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    • pp.1483-1490
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    • 2017
  • In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized by the citrate reduction process and, with the assistance of n-hydroxysuccinimide and 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide, were successfully loaded with the macromolecular drug vancomycin (VAM) to form AgNP-VAM bioconjugates. The synthesized AgNPs, VAM, and AgNP-VAM conjugate were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, zeta potential analysis, confocal microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The effect of loading VAM onto AgNPs was investigated by testing the internalization of the bioconjugate into Mycobacterium smegmatis. After treatment with the AgNP-VAM conjugate, the bacterial cells showed a significant decrease in UV absorption, indicating that loading of the VAM on AgNPs had vastly improved the drug's internalization compared with that of AgNPs. All the experimental assessments showed that, compared with free AgNPs and VAM, enhanced internalization had been successfully achieved with the AgNP-VAM conjugate, thus leading to significantly better delivery of the macromolecular drug into the M. smegmatis cell. The current research provides a new potential drug delivery system for the treatment of mycobacterial infections.

4-Vessel Occlusion 허혈동물모델에서의 대규모 유전자 발현 연구 (Large Scale Gene Expression Analysis in Rat Models of 4-Vessel Occlusion Ischemia)

  • 강봉주;홍성길;김윤택;김영옥;조동욱
    • 한국한의학연구원논문집
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    • 제6권1호
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    • pp.89-98
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    • 2000
  • Cerebral ischemia, the most prevalent form of clinical stroke, is a medical problem of the first magnitude. Substantial efforts are being made to develop drugs which will protect the brain from the neurodegeneration followed by an ischemic stroke. A key factor in this process is the development of animal models that mimic the neuropathological consequences of stroke. Recently, there is increasing an evidence that free radical is involved in the mechanisms of ischemic brain damage. We investigated the macro scale gene expression analysis on the global ischemia induced by 4-vessel occlusion in Wister rats. The recent availability of microarrays provides an attractive strategy for elaborating an unbiased molecular profile of large number of genes during ischemic injury. This experimental approach offers the potential to identify molecules or cellular pathways not previously associated with ischemia. Ischemia was induced by 4-vessel occlusion for 10 minutes and reperfused again. RNA from sham control brain and time-dependent ischemed brain were hybridized to microarrays containing 4,000 rat genes. 589 genes were found to be at least 2 fold regulated at one or more time points. These survey data provide the foundation studies that should provide convincing proof for ischemia and oxidative stress on gene expression.

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랜섬웨어 공격분석 및 방어적 측면의 대응방안 (Ransomware attack analysis and countermeasures of defensive aspects)

  • 홍성혁;유진아
    • 융합정보논문지
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    • 제8권1호
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    • pp.139-145
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    • 2018
  • 랜섬웨어란 악성코드의 일종이다. 랜섬웨어에 감염된 컴퓨터는 시스템 접근이 제한된다. 이를 해제하기 위해서는 악성 코드 제작자에게 대가를 제공해야 한다. 최근 최대 규모의 랜섬웨어 공격이 발생함에 따라 인터넷 보안 환경에 대한 우려가 점점 커지고 있다. 랜섬웨어에 대한 종류와 사이버테러 피해를 막기 위한 대응 방안을 알아본다. 강력한 감염성을 가지며 최근에도 끊임없이 공격해오는 랜섬웨어는 대표적으로 Locky, Petya, Cerber, Samam, Jigsaw가 있고, 점점 공격패턴이 진화중이며 요구 결제 금액 또한 증가하고 있다. 현재로써 랜섬웨어 방어는 100% 특효약이 있는 것이 아니다. 하지만 자동업데이트, 백신설치, 주기적 백업을 통해 랜섬웨어에 대응 할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 네트워크와 시스템에 도달하지 못하도록 다층적인 접근 방법을 제시하여, 기업과 개인 사용자들의 랜섬웨어 예방 방법을 제시하였다.

반류수처리를 위한 현장 pilot plant 생물막 아질산화 반응조에서 운전인자 평가 (Evaluation of Operating Parameters of Reject Water Treatment System with Pilot-scale Biofilm Nitritation Plant at Field Condition)

  • 한진희;권민;한종훈;윤주환;남해욱;고주형
    • 한국물환경학회지
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    • 제23권5호
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    • pp.636-641
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    • 2007
  • A pilot-scale biofilm nitiritation reactor was operated with the reject water from a large wastewater treatment plant. The effects of various operating parameters including pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, solids and organic concentrations were examined. A stable nitritation was achieved at operating pH range of 7.3 to 8.8 with an alkalinity addition. Higher operating temperature of $35{\pm}0.7^{\circ}C$ achieved more stable nitritation compared to $30{\pm}0.2^{\circ}C$. It has been noticed that nitrite accumulation maintained with DO, solids and organic concentrations range of 0.8 to 3.9 mg/L, 3,400 to 11,000 mg/L, and 86 to 572 mg/L, respectively. It seems that the accumulation of nitrite was caused by both the inhibition of $NO_2{^-}$ oxidizers due to free ammonia and the maintenance of the high operating temperature of $35^{\circ}C$ which promote to accumulate the $NH_4{^+}$ oxidizers in the reactor. According to microbial community analysis of fluorescence in situ hybridization and INT-Dehydrogenase measurements, more nitrifiers were presented in attached form compared to suspended growth.

Growth and Structural Characterizations of CdSe/GaAs Eppilayers by Electron Beam Evaporation Method

  • Yang, Dong-Ik;Sung-Mun ppark
    • 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국진공학회 1995년도 제8회 학술발표회 논문개요집
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    • pp.36-36
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    • 1995
  • The cubic (zinc blende) CdSe eppilayers were grown on GaAs(100) substrates by electron beam (e-beam) evapporation technique. X-ray scans with copper $K\alpha$ radiation indicate that the CdSe eppilayers are zinc blende. The lattice pparameter obtained from the (400) reflection is 6.077$\AA$, which is in excellent agreement with the value repported in the literature for zinc blende CdSe. The orientation of as-grown CdSe eppilayer is determined by electron channeling ppatterns(ECpp). The crystallinity of heteroeppitaxial CdSe layers were investigated based on the double crystal x-ray rocking curve(DCRC). The deppendence of the rocking curve width on layer thickness was studied. The FWHM(full width at half maximum) of CdSe eppilayers grown on GaAs(100) substrates is decreasing with increasing eppilayer thickness. The carrier concentration and mobility of the as-grown eppilayers deduced Hall data by van der ppauw method, are about 7$\times$1017 cm-3 and 2$\times$102 $\textrm{cm}^2$ / sec at room tempperature, resppectively. The energy gapp was determinded from the pphotocurrent sppectrum. In pphotocurrent sppectrum of a 1-${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$-thick CdSe eppilayer at 30K, the ppeak at 1.746 eV is due to the free exciton of cubic CdSe. In summary, We have shown that eppilayers of zinc blende CdSe can be grown on GaAs(100) substrates by e-beam, desppite the large mismatch between eppilayer and substrate, as well as the natural ppreference for CdSe to form in the wurtzite structure.

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셸리의 Ode to the West Wind에 나타난 서풍의 실체 (The real nature of the West Wind in Shelley's Ode to the West Wind)

  • 전웅주
    • 영어어문교육
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    • 제5호
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    • pp.259-272
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    • 1999
  • The real nature of the west wind in Shelley's Ode to the West Wind is the divine providence which influences all things in this world- that is, whether they are on land, in the sky, or in the sea. The divine providence is the manifestation of something beyond the present and tangibel object. In the first stanza, the real nature of the west wind in this poem is the wild wind, the breath of Autumn's being, the unseen presence, the azure sister of the Spring, a Destroyer, a Preserver, the winged seed, a creator, a philosopher, a poet, Shelley, and the wild spirit moving everywhere. In the second stanza, the real nature of the west wind in this poem is cloud, the angel of rain and lightning, fierce Maenad, the approaching storm, the congregated might, the black rain, the fire, hail, solid atmosphere, the tremendous power of revolutionary change, and the power that influences all things in the sky. In the third stanza, the real nature of the west wind in this poem is the voice that makes the oozy woods which wear the sapless foliage of the Atlantic, and the power makes the blue Mediterranean wake from his summer dream. the fit medium of expression which Shelley's soul was seeking for, Shelley's passion, Shelley's partner, Shelley's co-worker, and a strong presence which influences in the sea. In the fourth stanza, the real nature of the west wind in this poem is the mightest presence, the power, the strength, the free presence, the uncontrollable, the wanderer over heaven, a vision, the tameless, the swift, the proud and the God who can save Shelley form the heavy weight of hours and lift Shelley as a wave a leaf, a cloud. In the fifth stanza, the real nature of the west wind in this poem is the mighty harmony, the fierce Spirit, Shelley's spirit, the impetuous spirit, incanation of this verse, spark, the trumpet of a prophecy, the Providence which can make the Winter depart and call Spring, and the prophet. To conclude, the real nature of the west wind in this poem is Shelley's accumulated insight that he visulize his impulse of revolutionary thought.

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현대복식에 나타난 팝아트 요소의 코드화 -2000년대 초기를 중심으로- (A Study on the Code of Pop. Art in Modern Style of Clothing -Since the Early of the 2000's-)

  • 위재선;나수임
    • 복식문화연구
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    • 제12권3호
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    • pp.441-454
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    • 2004
  • This article aimed at semiotically analyzing and encoding the characteristics of Pop. Artistic style of a dress in the 2000's, and understanding social and cultural meaning to characteristics revealed at modern style of a dress. As research methods, Pop. Art factors were adjusted to non-individuality, openness, eroticism, parody through precedent research comparing and considering Pop. art, and 61 photos were selected, and they were analyzed into signifier and signified. It's analysis results are as follows. Non-individualistic image revealed modern style of a dress was intensively indicated at the pattern aspect of Pop. Art style of a dress, and any remarkable characteristics were not shown at the form aspect. Non-individuality was actively and progressively expressed due to the effect of the 2000's trends to pursue of frank desire, artistic and sensual life. For open image revealed at modern style of a dress, the characteristics were intensively highlighted at the details and accessories of style of a dress, and at the details and accessories of style of a dress, and at textile and pattern aspect, and notable signifier did not turn up. Pop. Artistic eroticism in the 2000's could be seen to unconditionally expose, or commercialize sex, but fashionably and gorgeously re-interpret it, which was found that the expression to women was changed in a free and emotionally-oriented way by the influence of feminism, expansion of feministic thought and optimism on New-millenium. At parody, simple and humorous parody rather than deep intended or heavy mattered one was seen, which means the effect of the 21st culture pursuing pleasure, fun and humor appeared as an positive parody phenomenon. It is found that the Pop. Art style of a dress in the 2000s shows up as a feministic, bright, cheerful Pop. Art in that it creates exaggerated harmony mixed with decorativeness ad functionalism, and pursue for frank desire and reflects optimistic trend of New Millenium seeking for fun and humor.

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스포츠중재의 필요성과 중재합의에 관한 고찰 (A Study on the Need for Arbitration and Agreement in Sports Disputes)

  • 전홍규
    • 한국중재학회지:중재연구
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    • 제26권1호
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    • pp.3-27
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    • 2016
  • There is a need for disputes in sports to be settled by arbitration rather than a court ruling, taking the unique characteristics of sports into consideration. Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). A dispute resolution system is regarded as: an arbitrator is selected by the agreement between the parties, and a binding decision is made, which the parties obey, consequently resulting in a final resolution. To resolve a dispute upon arbitration, there must be an arbitration agreement upon the free will of the parties. In relation to the arbitration agreement, however, there are some cases in which sports organizations have an arbitration clause in the articles of association, regulations or player registration application that call for settling disputes by arbitration. In such cases, the validity of the arbitration agreement may create doubt whether or not this sort of arbitration has been made by mutual agreement. Consequently this is required to be legally examined. The activities of a sports organization are recognized as part of private autonomy, and they include even the rights that establish regulations or rules. Nonetheless, the powers that such sport organizations are able to establish are not allowed without limit. However, sports activities and autonomy shall be protected as themselves. Therefore, if we give priority to arbitration upon the independent arbitrator and fair process by establishing an independent arbitral organization in charge of sports disputes to handle the effective resolution of disputes and protect sports autonomy and ask for a court decision if one party disobeys the arbitration, or the sports arbitration prepositive principle, it seems helpful to resolve the unfairness of compulsory jurisdiction and the clause for sports arbitration and protect the player's right of choice and of claims for trial.

Interspecific Hybridization between Populus caspica L. × P. deltoids L 62/154 Using in vitro Embryo Development and Germination

  • Ali, Jafari mofidabadi;Mansooreh, Kamandloo;Hamid, Selamti
    • Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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    • 제33권3호
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    • pp.197-201
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    • 2017
  • Populus. caspica L. is an Iranian indigenous poplar species which naturally distributed in the northern part of country. Unfortunately, overuse has removed many of the stems of better form, so that natural stands now usually appear small and crook. Therefore genetic variation for selection of new superior clone of this species is needed. Conventional hybridization system is currently used to induce genetic variation in poplar species but incompatibility barriers have been observed between them. In vitro ovule embryo culture was used to overcome incompatibility obstacle for interspecific hybridization between Populus caspica L. with Populus deltoids L.62/75. Female flowers of Populus caspica L. have artificially been pollinated with pollen grain of P. deltoides 62/75 in one direction using twig and pot crossing system. Ovaries at different ages (7, 14 and 21 days after pollination) were disinfected through 70% ethanol for 1 minute, 5% of sodium-hypochlorite solution for fifteen min followed by three time rising with sterile distil-water. Isolated ovaries were then transferred to MS hormone free medium containing 30 and 60 g/L sucrose for embryo development and germination. Collected data have been analyzed by two factorial experimental designs. The results indicated that there were significant differences between age of embryos for development and germination at ${\alpha}=0.01%$. Highest embryo germination (45%) was observed from 21 days old ovaries. No significant differences were observed between MS culture media containing 30 and 60 g/L for percentages of ovary-embryo germination and number of germinated embryo per ovary at ${\alpha}=0.05%$. Fourteen percentage of embryo germination obtained in MS medium supplemented with 60 g/L sucrose, while only 35% of isolated ovaries were able to germinate in MS containing 30 g/L sucrose. Induced plantlets in 4 cm height were transferred into pots containing soilless (1:1:1 peat, per lit and vermiculite) medium for acclimatization. After successful acclimatization, plants were delivered to nursery.

Meso-tetrakis(N-methylpyridinium-4-yl)porphyrin at the Minor Groove of Contiguous Adenine-Thymine Base Pairs

  • Chae, Youn-Hee;Jin, Biao;Kim, Jong-Ki;Han, Sung-Wook;Kim, Seog-K.;Lee, Hyun-Mee
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • 제28권12호
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    • pp.2203-2208
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    • 2007
  • Three possible binding modes of cationic meso-tetrakis(N-methylpyridinium-4-yl)porphyrin (TMPyP) to d[(GCATATATGC)2] duplex were investigated by the molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. Among the three binding modes namely, “along the groove”, “across the groove” and “face on the groove”, the “across the groove” model exhibited the largest negative binding free energy and the DNA backbone remained as the B form. In this model, the molecular plain of the TMPyP tilts 45o with respect to the DNA helix axis and is largely exposed to the solvent. TMPyP was stabilized mainly by the interaction between the positively charged neighboring pyridinium moieties of TMPyP and negatively charged phosphate groups of DNA. The result obtained in this work by MD and the report (Jin, B. et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 127, 2417.) that the spectral properties of poly[d(A-T)2] bound TMPyP in the presence and absence of the minor groove binding drug 4',6- diamidino-2-phenylindole are similar, we propose that TMPyP bind across the minor groove of the AT rich- DNA.