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AFLP fingerprinting법을 이용한 담죽엽의 감별법 연구 (The Studies on Identification of Lophatherum gracile(淡竹葉) Using AFLP fingerprinting Methods)

  • 심영훈;성락선;박주영;조창희;김지연;이종화;현성예;김선호;김동섭;장승엽
    • 생약학회지
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    • 제41권4호
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    • pp.297-302
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    • 2010
  • Lophatheri Herba is the aerial part of Lophatherum gracile Bronghiart(淡竹葉, Gramineae). 25~75 cm in length. Stem: cylindrical with nodes, empty inside, externally pale yellowish green. Leaf: dehiscent of lanceolate lamina, shrunken and rolled, 5~20 cm long, 10~35 mm wide; surface: pale green ~ yellowish green, parallel-formed with veins of square reticulate, more distinct of appearance on the lower surface. Banbusae Caulis In Taeniam is the stringy strip derived from the stem with the peeled-off epidermis of Phllostachys nigra Munro var. henosis Stapf, and Phllostachys bambusoides Siebold et Zuccarini(竹葉, Gramineae). Irregular in size and shape, thin plane ~ strip-shaped, sometimes powdery, sometimes 1~3 mm thick. Outer surface: pale green ~ yellowish green, sometimes grayish white L. gracile and P. nigra have different origins although they show similar morphologic features. We were able to distinguish between L. gracile and P. nigra which are almost indistinguishable through this study. AFLP(Amplifide Fragment Length Polymorphism) was more suitable for identifying differences between L. gracile and P. nigra in comparison with other genetic analysis using chemical analysis. Therefore. molecular biological methods are believed to be useful for discovering origins of herbal medicines.

A Study on Asymmetric Lifting Capacity Due to Spine Deformity

  • Oh, Hyunsoo;Chang, Seong Rok
    • International Journal of Safety
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    • 제11권1호
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    • pp.22-25
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    • 2012
  • Scoliosis can be biomechanically described as a three dimensional deformity of the spine, with deviations from the physiologic curves in the sagittal and frontal planes, usually combined with intervertebral rotation. Various factors are suspected such as genetic defects, uneven growth of the vertebrae, hormonal effects, abnormal muscular activity, postural problems, or a mix of some of these elements, but its initial cause is known in only 15-20% cases. The screening test for diagnosing scoliosis is called the Adams Forward Bend Test. During the experiment, the subjects were asked to bend over, with arms dangling, until a curve could be observed. The Scoliometer was placed on the back of the subjects and used to measure the difference between the left and right apex of the curve in the thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbar area. Then, the subjects were asked to perform Maximum Voluntary Contractions (MVCs) using the digital back muscle dynamometer in three different postures: (1) 0o (sagittally symmetric); (2) 30o from the mid-sagittal plane (clockwise); and (3) 30o from the mid-sagittal plane (counterclockwise). In addition to the experimental data, subject-dependent variables including Body Mass Index (BMI), percentage of body fat and muscle mass of left/right arms and legs were employed to reveal the cause of difference among three MVC conditions. All those variables were tested using statistical methods.

A Multiplex PCR Method for the Detection of Genetically Modified Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) and Analysis of Feral Alfalfa in South Korea

  • Choi, Wonkyun;Kim, Il Ryong;Lim, Hye Song;Lee, Jung Ro
    • Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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    • 제1권1호
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    • pp.83-89
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    • 2020
  • Methods for detecting the presence of genetically modified (GM) crops are evolving to comply with legislation and to enhance monitoring by biotechnology companies and regulators. In order to cover a broad range of detection methods for a new GM crop, conventional multiplex PCR methods are required. Based on the genetic information on three GM alfalfa varieties (J101, J163, and KK179), which were recently approved in South Korea, we developed a fast, reliable, and highly specific multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method with basic PCR equipment and inexpensive reagents. To validate and verify the newly developed multiplex PCR method, we applied a limit of detection assay and random reference material analysis. We also monitored the unintentional environmental release of GM alfalfa in South Korea by performing the multiplex PCR analysis with 91 feral alfalfa specimens collected from 2000 to 2018. Our methodology is a sensitive, simple, quick, and inexpensive tool for detecting and identifying three GM alfalfa varieties.

Novel Strain Leuconostoc lactis DMLL10 from Traditional Korean Fermented Kimchi as a Starter Candidate for Fermented Foods

  • Yura Moon;Sojeong Heo;Hee-Jung Park;Hae Woong Park;Do-Won Jeong
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제33권12호
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    • pp.1625-1634
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    • 2023
  • Leuconostoc lactis strain DMLL10 was isolated from kimchi, a fermented vegetable, as a starter candidate through safety and technological assessments. Strain DMLL10 was susceptible to ampicillin, chloramphenicol, clindamycin, erythromycin, gentamicin, kanamycin, streptomycin, and tetracycline. It did not show any hemolytic activity. Regarding its phenotypic results related to its safety properties, genomic analysis revealed that strain DMLL10 did not encode for any toxin genes such as hemolysin found in the same genus. It did not acquire antibiotic resistance genes either. Strain DMLL10 showed protease activity on agar containing NaCl up to 3%. The genome of DMLL10 encoded for protease genes and possessed genes associated with hetero- and homo-lactic fermentative pathways for lactate production. Finally, strain DMLL10 showed antibacterial activity against seven common foodborne pathogens, although bacteriocin genes were not identified from its genome. These results indicates that strain DMLL10 is a novel starter candidate with safety, enzyme activity, and bacteriocin activity. The complete genomic sequence of DMLL10 will contribute to our understanding of the genetic basis of probiotic properties and allow for assessment of the effectiveness of this strain as a starter or probiotic for use in the food industry.

대규모 GM포장에서 형질전환벼의 유전적 안전성 비교 (Comparison of the Genetic Safety of Transgenic Rice in a Large-scale Field Study)

  • 이현숙;이기환;김경민
    • 생명과학회지
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    • 제22권9호
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    • pp.1173-1179
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    • 2012
  • 이 연구는 GM 벼와 모품종인 '낙동' 및 일반품종을 대조구로 작물학적인 생육특성 및 재배환경에 대한 미립의 특성, 시험구 잡초를 대상으로 우점잡초종의 빈도와 유전자 전이 정도를 2009년에서 2011년까지 조사하였다. 작물학적인 생육특성에서 GM 벼와 모품종인 '낙동'은 간장, 수장, 수수의 초형은 년차간 차이가 났지만 유의성은 없었다. 미립 특성에서 GM 벼와 모품종인 '낙동'은 미립의 길이, 폭, 두께 및 천립중은 차이를 보이지 않았다. 미립의 화학적인 특성분석에서 모품종인 낙동에 비해 GM 벼가 저아밀로스이며, 재배환경에서 두 시험구의 미립이 GM 필드보다 온실의 미립이 저아밀로스 양상을 보였다. GM 시험구내 미립의 배유 종피색 달관조사에서 GM 벼의 카로티노이드 색상인 노란 종피색은 세대가 진전되어도 안정적으로 고정되었지만, GM 온실에서 재배된 GM 벼 미립은 심복백 비율이 높아져 미립의 투명도 차이가 있었다. 농생태계에서 잡초 특성은 GM 시험구내 GM 벼와 모품종인 '낙동'은 각 년차별 우점 잡초종과 빈도는 또한 유사한 경향이었다. GM 시험구내 GM 벼와 모품종인 '낙동'의 우점 잡초군은 전 생육시기별, 년차별로 지속적으로 GM 벼와 경합하는 양상이었다. GM 필드의 우점 잡초종의 유전자 전이 정도를 PCR 분석한 결과 우점 잡초종에 증폭이 되지 않아 유전자 전이 발생 양상은 나타나지 않았다.

지진하중을 받은 구조물의 유전알고리즘 기반 강성저하 및 보강 효과 추정 (Use of a Genetic Algorithm to Predict the Stiffness Reductions and Retrofitting Effects on Structures Subjected to Seismic Loads)

  • 이재훈;안광식;이상열
    • 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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    • 제33권3호
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    • pp.193-199
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    • 2020
  • 본 논문은 유한요소법과 유전알고리즘을 연동하여 지진하중을 받는 구조물의 강성저하(손상) 및 보강 후 효과를 추정하는 방법을 다루었다. 본 연구의 독창성은 지진하중을 적용하였고, 그 응답으로부터 구조물의 미지 변수를 추정한다는 점이다. 본 연구에서 제안한 방법은 지진하중으로부터 손상된 부위를 추정할 뿐 아니라, 그 위치와 정도를 규명할 수 있다. 제안한 방법을 검증하기 위하여 El Centro 및 포항 지진하중을 적용하여 저층 뼈대구조물와 트러스 교량을 대상으로 알고리즘을 실행하였다. 수치해석 예제는 제안한 방법이 수치해석적인 효율성 뿐 아니라 지진으로부터의 심각한 피해를 예방하는 데 적용할 수 있음을 보여주었다.

Population genetic analysis of special purpose dogs: linkage disequilibrium and effective population size

  • Lee, Doo Ho;Lee, Soo Hyun;Kang, Ji Min;Ju, Ho Young;Lee, Cheol Koo;Choi, Bong Hwan;Lee, Seung Hwan
    • 농업과학연구
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    • 제44권4호
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    • pp.549-557
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    • 2017
  • As exchanges between countries become more active, new threats such as drugs, illegal imports of food and medicines, and terrorism are present all over the world. From this, increased border security that protects people's safety is becoming a new issue. The activities of special purpose dogs that detect these threats in advance are becoming very important. One of the obstacles in securing superior individuals is musculoskeletal disorders which interfere with the work of special purpose dogs. In order to search for genes associated with these genetic disorders, we conducted genomic analysis using linkage disequilibrium information and investigated genetic characteristics to know heterozygosity and inbreeding status in the population. In this study, two breeds (Malinois, Shepherd) of army dogs and three breeds (Malinois, Shepherd, Retriever) from public databases were used for comparison. The 170K SNP marker panel was used for this study. In the principal component analysis, it was confirmed that clusters were formed for each breed. The number of effective populations differed for each cultivar, but this was due to the difference in numbers of individuals for each breed used for the analysis. The results of heterozygosity decay analysis showed that heterozygous alleles decreased with each generation. In the army dog group, if the population number is maintained properly, the frequency of allele genotype will not decrease significantly.

다목적 소형 승합차 복합재 판 스프링의 적층 최적화 기법 (Optimal Methodology of a Composite Leaf Spring with a Multipurpose Small Commercial Vans)

  • 안상호
    • 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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    • 제31권5호
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    • pp.243-250
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    • 2018
  • 본 논문에서는 복합재 판 스프링의 설계 최적화를 위해 유전자 알고리즘을 사용한 적층 최적화 과정을 제시하였다. 다목적 소형 승합 자동차 판 스프링을 유한요소모델로 구성하여 초기 설계를 검증한 이후, 유전자 알고리즘을 통해 복합재료의 적층수와 적층각도를 최적화하는 과정을 기술하였다. 최적화 과정을 통해 판 스프링의 하중 감소과정, 반복수에 따라 강 구조의 해석 결과와 비교하였다. 더불어 유전자 알고리즘을 통해 최적화된 적층 시퀀스를 구조에 적용하여 구조의 건전성을 검증하기 위해 유한요소 모델로 구성하여 안전여유를 계산하였다. GA를 적용할 때, 복합재료 판 스프링의 적층 두께와 적층 각을 획득하였으며, 이는 적절한 강도와 강성으로 최소 무게를 달성하는데 기여한다. 동일한 설계 매개 변수 및 최적화 조건에서 강철된 판 스프링을 복합재 판 스프링으로 교체하면 65.6%의 중량이 감소한다.

유전자 프로그래밍을 이용한 고속도로 사고예측모형 (A Crash Prediction Model for Expressways Using Genetic Programming)

  • 곽호찬;김동규;고승영;이청원
    • 대한교통학회지
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    • 제32권4호
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    • pp.369-379
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    • 2014
  • 전통적인 사고예측모형은 통계적 회귀분석에 주로 의존하였으나, 이는 자료 분포 및 함수 형태에 대한 가정에 따른 한계를 가지고 있다. 이에 따라 일부 연구는 신경망 등의 비모수적 기법을 모형 구축에 활용하였으나, 이는 독립변수와 종속변수 간의 직접적인 관계 규명이 어렵다는 한계가 있다. 유전자 프로그래밍 기법은 모형 개발에 특별한 가정이 필요없고, 사고요인 규명이 가능하다는 장점이 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 고속도로의 사고예측에 유전자 프로그래밍 기법을 적용함으로써 이러한 한계를 극복하고자 하였다. 이를 위하여 경부고속도로에서 최근 3년간(2010-2012년) 구득된 자료를 활용하였으며, 보다 세밀한 사고 특성 규명을 위해 고속도로 구간을 직선 구간과 곡선 구간으로 구분하였다. 사고 발생에 중요한 영향을 미치는 변수를 선택하기 위하여 랜덤 포레스트 기법을 이용하였으며, 최종 선택된 변수들을 활용하여 사고예측을 위한 유전자 프로그래밍 모형을 구축하였다. 구축된 모형의 예측 성능을 평가하기 위해 음이항 회귀모형과 비교해본 결과, 유전자 프로그래밍 모형의 예측 성능이 더 우수한 것으로 나타났다.

In vivo micronucleus test of 4-butylaniline and N-butylaniline to classify a chemical's mutagenicity according to the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS)

  • Kim, Soo-Jin;Shin, Seo-ho;Kim, Hyun-ock;Rim, Kyung-Taek
    • Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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    • 제62권4호
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    • pp.355-359
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    • 2019
  • In vivo micronucleus tests were performed to investigate the mutagenic potential of 4-butylaniline and N-butylaniline, which are used in dye intermediates and organic intermediates respectively. Groups of 5 male ICR mice were treated with vehicle or 4-butylaniline for 2 consecutive days by oral gavage at concentrations of 0 (control), 64, 160, 400, and 1000 mg/kg. Statistically significant and dose-dependent increases were found for micronuclei frequencies in male mice (p <0.05). These results suggest that 4-butylaniline can induce genetic effects in the micronuclei of male mouse bone marrow cells. Based on the positive results obtained in cytogenetic analyses of somatic cells in vivo, Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Category 2 was assigned. N-butylaniline was administered for 2 consecutive days by oral gavage to male ICR mice at dose of 0 (control), 64, 160, 400, and 800 mg/kg. N-butylaniline tested negative for micronuclei induction in mice, although N-butylaniline was associated with micronucleus induction at the highest dose. Based on the negative results obtained for cytogenetic analyses of somatic cells in vivo, "Not Classified" was assigned.