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Characterization and Improved Dissolution Rate of Aceclofenac Solid Dispersion (아세클로페낙 고체분산체의 특성 및 용출률 개선)

  • Kim, Yun-Tae;Park, Hyun-Jin;Lee, Young-Hyun;Hong, Hee-Kyung;Eom, Shin;Kim, Yong-Ki;Lee, Eun-Yong;Choi, Myoung-Gyu;Lee, Jae-Jun;Cho, Yong-Baik;Khang, Gil-Son
    • Polymer(Korea)
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    • v.33 no.6
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    • pp.596-601
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    • 2009
  • We prepared nanoparticles containing insoluble aceclofenac by the method of solid dispersions using spray dryer to improve solubility of aceclofenac. We used PVP-K30 as a water soluble carrier for the solid dispersion and poloxamer as a surfactant. Characterization of aceclofenac solid dispersion was performed by SEM, DSC, XRD and FT-IR. The results of SEM, DSC and XRD demonstrated that aceclofenac is amorphous in solid dispersion. The formation of salt by hydrogen bond between aceclofenac and PVP K-30 was confirmed by FT-IR. The dissolution rate measured in intestinal juice showed the method of solid dispersion improved aceclofenac solubility as compared with a conventional drug($Airtal^{(R)}$). In conclusion, the method of solid dispersion using spray dryer would improve solubility of aceclofenac in oral administration.

Controlled Release of Nifedipine in Multi-layered Granule System (다중층 과립 시스템에서 니페디핀의 방출 제어)

  • Lee, Soo-Young;Youn, Ju-Yong;Kim, Byung-Soo;Kim, Moon-Suk;Lee, Bong;Khang, Gil-Son;Lee, Hai-Bang
    • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.229-235
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    • 2007
  • Multi-layered granules were prepared by a fluidized-bed coater and uniformed granules were obtained with a size range between $950{\sim}1000{\mu}m$ in diameter. The granule system was composed of three layers, i.e. seed layer with sugar sphere bead and a water-swellable polymer, middle layer with a drug, solubilizer and polymer, and the top layer of porous membrane with a polymeric binder. The aim of this work is to find out the dependence of a drug dissolution rate on the amount of a water-soluble binder and a solubilizer in the granule system. The results showed that the higher amount of hydrophilic binder in the porous membrane, gave the bigger pore size and porosity and made faster dissolution rate and also the higher amount of solubilizer in drug layer enhanced the dissolution rate of drug.

Clinical Experience of Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion with the PCB System (전방 경추 유합술에서의 PCB System의 임상적 경험)

  • Kim, Sung Han;Kim, Ho Jin;Kang, Jae Kyu;Doh, Jong Oung;Lee, Chun Dae
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.30 no.10
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    • pp.1170-1176
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    • 2001
  • Objective : The purpose of the study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological results after discectomy and Lubboc bone graft in the surgical management of the cervical diseases with a new titanium interbody implant and integrated screw fixation(PCB) by anterior approach. Methods : The authors retrospectively analyzed 28 cases of anterior cervical fusion with PCB system and Lubboc bone(xeno graft) from september 1998 to december 2000. Twenty-eight patients with cervical diseases underwent decompression cervical lesion and followed from 5 to 27 months with a mean follow-up of 14 months. There patients were evaluated with clinically and radiologically at immediate postoperative period and at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Result : The authors investigated the pre- and postoperative intervertebral disc space, clinical outcomes, radiography fusion rate, and Cobb angle in the fixed segments by anterior approach. The lordotic angles and height of disc space were increased after the operation. The clinical outcome of patients follow-up was good or excellent result based on Odom's criteria with improvement of clinical symptom in about 92.9% of the cervical diseases. Two patients showed loosening of the lower and upper cervical screw of PCB instruments, and two patients showed swallowing difficulty and wound infection Conclusion : The PCB system is a new implant for anterior cervical interbody fusion in the degenerative cervical disease and disc herniations. It provides immediate stability and segment distraction. The results of this study indicate that the PCB system is safe, easy handling of hardware, less complications, high fusion rate, and has provide the keeping the intervertebral disc space height and lordotic angles.

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Discovery of New Fusion Inhibitor Peptides against SARS-CoV-2 by Targeting the Spike S2 Subunit

  • Kandeel, Mahmoud;Yamamoto, Mizuki;Tani, Hideki;Kobayashi, Ayako;Gohda, Jin;Kawaguchi, Yasushi;Park, Byoung Kwon;Kwon, Hyung-Joo;Inoue, Jun-ichiro;Alkattan, Abdallah
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.282-289
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    • 2021
  • A novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), caused a worldwide pandemic. Our aim in this study is to produce new fusion inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2, which can be the basis for developing new antiviral drugs. The fusion core comprising the heptad repeat domains (HR1 and HR2) of SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) were used to design the peptides. A total of twelve peptides were generated, comprising a short or truncated 24-mer (peptide #1), a long 36-mer peptide (peptide #2), and ten peptide #2 analogs. In contrast to SARS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2 S-mediated cell-cell fusion cannot be inhibited with a minimal length, 24-mer peptide. Peptide #2 demonstrated potent inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 S-mediated cell-cell fusion at 1 µM concentration. Three peptide #2 analogs showed IC50 values in the low micromolar range (4.7-9.8 µM). Peptide #2 inhibited the SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus assay at IC50=1.49 µM. Given their potent inhibition of viral activity and safety and lack of cytotoxicity, these peptides provide an attractive avenue for the development of new prophylactic and therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2.

Study on Electro-optic Characteristics of the Optically Compensated Bend Liquid Crystal Display Using UV Curable Monomer (광경화성 단분자를 이용한 광학 보상 휨 액정 디스플레이의 전기광학 특성연구)

  • Lim, Young-Jin;Jeon, Eun-Jeong;Kwon, Dong-Won;Kim, Jeong-Hwan;Jeong, Kwang-Un;Lee, Myong-Hoon;Lee, Seung-Hee
    • Polymer(Korea)
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    • v.33 no.5
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    • pp.496-500
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    • 2009
  • Optically compensated bend liquid crystal display (OCB-LCD) has many application fields owing to its fast response time and wide viewing angle. However, in order to operate the OCB-LCD in bend state, this device needs quick transitions from the initial splay state to bend state. Unlike conventional approach using transient high voltage for the transition, the OCB-LCD with high surface tilt angle, which was achieved by polymerization of UV curable reactive mesogen monomer under certain voltage, was manufactured and the cell showed bend state initially. Electro-optic and electrical characteristics of the cell were analyzed. The cell shows a fast response time owing to high surface pretilt angle and very low residual DC less than 0.1 V although another polymer layer is formed above polymer alignment layers.

Radical Mist Generator Using a Water Plasma Jet and Its Sterilization Effect

  • Huh, Jin Young;Ma, Suk Hwal;Kim, Kangil;Choi, Eun Ha;Hong, Yong Cheol
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2016.02a
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    • pp.175.1-175.1
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    • 2016
  • In recent, tract infections such as atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and a respiratory disease are increasing, giving rise to the atmospheric pollution, inflow of micro-size dust and side effect of humidifier disinfectant. In this context, the environment-friendly technology is required to eliminate airborne pathogens. We propose solution of the previous problems, making use of Radical Mist Generator (RMG). Existing technologies of air purification using a gas discharge produce harmful substances such as ozone, NOx, etc. However, the RMG uses a pure water as a plasma forming material. The RMG sprays the water mist, which contains reactive radicals to sterilize microorganisms. RMG is comprised of a power supply, plasma electrodes and a nozzle. In order to analyze the electrical characteristic and concentrations of reactive radicals, we employ an oscilloscope and a titration method. To test the sterilization effect of RMG, we used E.coli. We confirmed that E.coli was killed over 90%. Eventually, we expect that RMG can be promising tool for a purified system.

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