• Applied Microscopy
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• v.3 no.1
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• pp.39-44
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• 1973

The effects of morphine HCl on the mesenteric mast cells were studied the electron microscopy. The results of the observations are as follows: 1. In the experimental group for intravenous injection of morphine HCl 12 mg/kg, the granules appeared cluster, granular lysis and an electron transparent appearance. Frequently, some granules appeared in the extracellular space. 2. In the experimental group for intravenous injection of morphine HCl 24 mg / kg, it was observed. that the formation of a clear halo or a space around each granule. Many altered granules showing a reticular texture (type 2) are observed in the cytoplasm. 3. From the results mentioned above, it is suggested that rat mesenteric mast cell' granules were affected by morphine HCl.

• Applied Microscopy
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.25-34
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• 1993

Prolactin has been reported to be present in the tear film of humans and prolactin-like immunoreactivity has been detected by immunofluorescence in acinar cells of the lacrimal glands of humans and rats. The present study was aimed at clarifying the intracellular distribution of the prolactin-like immunoreactivity, using the electron microscope immunogold technique. The lacrimal gland acinar cells have two types of secretory granules: 1) Secretory granules containing flocculent materials irregularly shaped and are often coalesced. 2) Secretory granules are fairly round and contain homogenous materials of a moderate electron density. The density of the granular content varies even within a single cell. We found prolactin-like reactivity in secretory granules, some smaller cytosolic vesicles, Golgi cisternae and nuclei in acinar cells from intact glands of rat. Our present results are consistent with the conclusion that prolactin is present in lacrimal cells. The presence of prolactin reactivity in the nucleus suggests that prolactin may be a regulatory factor modulating gene expression.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.54.2-54.2
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• 2011

DTBP (dimethyl 3,3`-dithiobispropionimidate) was applied to collagen and gelatin coating on BCP granules and a crosslinking agent. The DTBP crosslinking was done for decreasing the solubility of the coating and hence increasing the stability. The nanostructure of collagen and gelatin coating surfaces were observed by SEM technique. Based on the DSC thermograms and FT-IR spectrums, the crosslinkings were confirmed between collagen molecules and gelatin molecules. The compressive strength was measured before crosslinking and after that. In-vitro study was carried out by measuring cell viability and observing cell morphology after DTBP crosslinking. Moreover, the proliferation ability of MG-63 osteoblast-like cells on the crosslinked BCP granules was evaluated by Western blot assay. The BCP granules were implanted into rabbit femur for 4 weeks and 12 weeks. The bone tissue formation was analyzed with micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and histological analysis was also carried out by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining for visualization of cells.

• Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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• v.19 no.6
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• pp.545-551
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• 2008

Fe/$Al_2O_3$ composite granules were prepared by combining sol-gel/oil drop method. The shape of granules were mainly determined by composition and concentration of aluminum precursor. The composite granule with the lowest aluminum concentration was synthesized with 0.75M boehmite solution. The prepared granules were tested as a catalyst in the plug-flow reactor for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Before the reaction, catalysts were activated by hydrogen reduction and synthesis gas treatment. The activation conditions and aluminum concentration have affected catalytic performance significantly.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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• v.17 no.8
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• pp.882-887
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• 2004

The new magnetic porcelain materials have been studied by mixing magnetic St-ferrite powders with traditional porcelain materials before forming process. For the maintenance of magnetic characteristics after glaze firing process, the Sr-ferrite grains with the size of 1∼2 ${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ were agglomerated as the isotropic granules with the size of 0.5∼2 mm. The high characteristics of magnetic porcelain materials were achieved at the following conditions; isotropic Sr-ferrite granules of 30 wt%, granule size of 1.4∼2 mm, and glaze firing temperature of $1250^{\circ}C$ in air The magnetic porcelain materials indicated the high magnetic properties, such as the remanent flux density of 240 G, the intrinsic coercivity of 3910 Oe, and the surface flux density of 178 G. The extraction properties of the magnetic tea cups were high compared to that of the traditional tea cups.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.132-138
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• 1981

The effect of sugars, mixing ratio between a sugar and ginseng extract, and moisture content on the physical properties of ginseng tea granules such as water sorption and coagulation phase were investigated The physical Properties of granule were significantly affected by the moisture cogent, a kind of sugars and amount of ginseng extract used in the preparation. The granules contained less than 1.0%moisture and 14.0% of ginseng extract were not affected on the properties, however, it was significantly affected when the moisture content was 1.5 ${\pm}$ 0. 2 % and the ginseng extract was more than 18%. In the preparation with simple sugar, it was significantly decreased water sorption and coagulation phase when lactose used instead of anhydrous glucose. It was also observed that the Properties were decreased as the amount of lactose increased in the preparation of granules with mixing sugars.

• Applied Microscopy
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.65-75
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• 1987

The ultrastructure of the cutaneous chromatophores and the origin of pigment granules in the goldfish, Carassius auratus L., are studied with electron microscope. Leucophores contain amorphous pigment granules, leucosomes and melanosomes contain oval shaped electron dense melanin pigment granules. These pigment granules are synthesized from the Golgi complexes of each chromatophores and released into the cytoplasm. Among the dermal chromatophores, another kind of dermal cells, named rER rich cells, are also observed. And pinocytotic vesicles are being formed only the inner surface of the chromatophores adhering to the rER rich cells. From these observations, such hypothesis are being possible that pigment materials are synthesized and transfered from the rER rich cells to dermal chromatophores by the pinocytosis. And next remodelizing mechanisms are carried out by the Golgi complexes of each chromatophores.

• Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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• v.33 no.3
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• pp.302-310
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• 2017

The morphological characteristics of granules developing in anaerobic-anoxic (An-Ax) and anaerobic-aerobic (An-Ox) sequencing batch reactors (SBRs) were examined. The granules developed in the both SBRs after 200 days of laboratory operation. The average diameters of the granules were $2.2{\pm}1.7mm$ in the An-Ax SBR and $0.4{\pm}0.3mm$ in the An-Ox SBR. To determine the possible factors affecting morphology of granules a comparative analysis of various operating conditions from reference data indicated that the availability and type of electron acceptors is a key factor determining the granulation process and granular morphology.

• Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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• v.32 no.3
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• pp.356-359
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• 1999

To obtain a biomaterial that has both biological affinity and high mechanical strength, hydroxyapatite granules were implanted into the surface of pure titanium film coated titanium alloy. The film was coated by reactive DC sputtering method on the alloy substrate. Hydroxyapatite granules (32- $38\mu\textrm{m}$ in diameter)were spread over titanium alloy substrate and pressed to implant the granules in the substrate. They can be implanted into substrate under 17MPa at $800^{\circ}C$ for 10minutes. The only tops of the granules were exposed and they were firmly stuck in substrate. The hydroxyapatite implanted titanium alloy composites were expected to be useful for biomaterials as artificial bones and dental roots.

• BMB Reports
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• v.55 no.12
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• pp.577-586
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• 2022

Stress granules (SGs) are stress-induced subcellular compartments, which carry out a particular function to cope with stress. These granules protect cells from stress-related damage and cell death through dynamic sequestration of numerous ribonucleoproteins (RNPs) and signaling proteins, thereby promoting cell survival under both physiological and pathological condition. During tumorigenesis, cancer cells are repeatedly exposed to diverse stress stimuli from the tumor microenvironment, and the dynamics of SGs is often modulated due to the alteration of gene expression patterns in cancer cells, leading to tumor progression as well as resistance to anticancer treatment. In this mini review, we provide a brief discussion about our current understanding of the fundamental roles of SGs during physiological stress and the effect of dysregulated SGs on cancer cell fitness and cancer therapy.