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UK Urban Regeneration Policy for Comprtitiveness: A Government Perspective

  • Thorpe, Keith
    • Land and Housing Review
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.33-53
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    • 2017
  • The UK Government's approach to how to deliver regeneration in its towns and cities has changed considerably in recent years. Traditionally, urban regeneration policy focused on reversing physical, economic and social decline in an area where market forces would not do this without intervention. Since 2010 urban regeneration has become a vital part of the Government's approach to increasing local growth and competitiveness and building a strong and balanced economy. The current emphasis is on a place-based approach to regeneration that builds on the particular strengths of different places to drive growth and addresses the factors that hold them back. This paper outlines the key features of current UK urban regeneration policy and how interventions to support regeneration and growth are being pursued at different spatial scales to ensure all parts of the country benefit. They include pan regional initiatives like the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Way, to groups of local authorities operating at a sub regional level (combined authorities/city regions), Local Enterprise Partnerships, and a variety of smaller scale programmes delivering regeneration in areas of economic and social decline. The paper explains some of the policy instruments and funding programmes available to support regeneration, and provides case studies of some major urban regeneration projects that illustrate the new approach including housing and infrastructure improvements like the planned High Speed Rail 2 line. These are supporting regeneration through the creation of strategic partnerships involving government, places and investors. The paper concludes with some lessons from past and future regeneration schemes to improve their effectiveness and impact on places and enhance local growth potential.

Rapid Establishment of CHO Cell Lines Producing the Anti-Hepatocyte Growth Factor Antibody SFN68

  • Song, Seong-Won;Lee, Song-Jae;Kim, Chang-Young;Han, Byungryeul;Oh, Jong-Won
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.23 no.8
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    • pp.1176-1184
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    • 2013
  • Anti-hepatocyte growth factor (anti-HGF) monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are potential therapeutics against various cancers. Screening for high-producer clones is a time-consuming and complex process and is a major hurdle in the development of therapeutic mAbs. Here, we describe an efficient approach that allows the selection of high-producer Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell lines producing the novel anti-HGF mAb SFN68, which was generated previously by immunizing HGF bound to its receptor c-Met. We selected an SFN68-producing parental cell line via transfection of the dihydrofolate reductase-deficient CHO cell line DG44, which was preadapted to serum-free suspension culture, with an SFN68-expression vector. Subsequent gene amplification via multiple passages of the parental cell line in a methotrexate-containing medium over 4 weeks, followed by clonal isolation, enabled us to isolate two cell lines, 2F7 and 2H4, with 3-fold higher specific productivity. We also screened 72 different media formulated with diverse feed and basal media to develop a suboptimized medium. In the established suboptimized medium, the highest anti-HGF mAb yields of the 2F7 and 2H4 clones were 842 and 861 mg/l, respectively, which were about 10.5-fold higher than that of the parental cell line in a non-optimized basal medium. The selected CHO cell lines secreting high titers of SFN68 would be useful for the production of sufficient amounts of antibodies for efficacy evaluation in preclinical and early clinical studies.

Antitumor Effects of Kluyveromyces marxianus TFM-7 Isolated from Kefir

  • Lee, Hyun-Jung;Nam, Bo-Ra;Kim, Jin-Man;Kim, Ji-Yeon;Paik, Hyun-Dong;Kim, Chang-Han
    • Food Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.133-137
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    • 2007
  • The Strain TFM-7, Which has an antitumor effect, was isolated from Kefir and identified based on analysis using the API 50 CHL kit and 265 rDNA sequencing. Strain TFM-7 was confirmed to belong to the genus Kluyveromyces. Analysis of the 265 rDNA nucleotide sequences found strain TFM-7 to be related to Kluyveromyces marxianus. NRRL Y-828IT. K. marxianus. TFM-7 was cultured with potato dektrose broth medium at $27^{\circ}C$ for 72 hr, and its inhibition effects on the proliferation of seven tumor cell lines and a normal cell line were assessed using the MTT assay. The antitumor effects and growth characteristics of K. marxianus TFM-7 were investigated during a culture period of 7 days. By the $3^{rd}\;day$, K. marxianus TFM-7 showed a dry cell weight 2.39 g/L, a pH of 4.39, an ethanol content of 0.89%, and an inhibition effect on the proliferation of seven tumor cell lines above 50%, except for A-549 tumor cell line. K. marxianus TFM-7 was the most effective at inhibiting the growth of Hep-2 cell line among all tumor cell lines tested. Growth inhibition of a normal cell line, NIH/3T3, was less than 35%, suggesting a decreased level of cytotoxicity toward normal cells. These results indicate that K. marxianus TFM-7 may have used as a yeast strain with antitumor activity.

Comparison among Traits Related to Heading of Barley Near-isogenic Lines for Growth Habit (보리 파성 Near-isogenic Line 간의 출수 및 주요 형질비교)

  • Chun, Jong-Un;Park, Moon-Woong;Lee, Eun-Sup
    • KOREAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE
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    • v.35 no.1
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    • pp.16-22
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    • 1990
  • Four near-isogenic lines of growth habit derived from the breeders' seeds of Oweolbori and Jogangbori were obtained, respectively. From the analysis of pedigree charts, the genes for the pertinent growth habit in Oweolbori and Jogangbori seemed to be derived from the Milyang 6 and Hiproly, or Joshushirohadaka, respectively. The spring habit grades of the isogenic lines were classified: Oweolbori #1 and #2, Jogangbori #1 and #2 as I : Oweolbori #3 and #4, Jogangbori #3 and #4 as III, respectively. The spring habit of Oweolbori #1 and #2 might be controlled by one pair of recessive gene, shsh. The photoperiodic response, earliness in a narrow sense, and ratio of heading retardation significantly different in the isogenic lines with the same genetic backgrounds. The heading mature time differed in the isogenic lines sown in fall.

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Association of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in dual specificity phosphatase 8 and insulin-like growth factor 2 genes with inosine-5'-monophosphate, inosine, and hypoxanthine contents in chickens

  • Jean Pierre Munyaneza;Minjun Kim;Eunjin Cho;Aera Jang;Hyo Jun Choo;Jun Heon Lee
    • Animal Bioscience
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    • v.36 no.9
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    • pp.1357-1366
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    • 2023
  • Objective: This study aimed to identify the single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the dual-specificity phosphatase 8 (DUSP8) and insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) genes and to explore their effects on inosine-5'-monophosphate (IMP), inosine, and hypoxanthine contents in Korean native chicken -red-brown line (KNC-R Line). Methods: A total sample of 284 (males, n = 127; females n = 157) and 230 (males, n = 106; females, n = 124) aged of 10 weeks old KNC-R line was used for genotyping of DUSP8 and IGF2 genes, respectively. One SNP (rs313443014 C>T) in DUSP8 gene and two SNPs (rs315806609A/G and rs313810945T/C) in IGF2 gene were used for genotyping by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and KASP methods, respectively. The Two-way analysis of variance of the R program was used to associate DUSP8 and IGF2 genotypes with nucleotide contents in KNC-R chickens. Results: The DUSP8 (rs313443014 C>T) was polymorphic in KNC-R line and showed three genotypes: CC, CT, and TT. The IGF2 gene (rs315806609A/G and rs313810945T/C) was also polymorphic and had three genotypes per SNP, including GG, AG, and AA for the SNP rs315806609A/G and genotypes: CC, CT, and TT for the SNP rs313810945T/C. Association resulted into a strong significant association (p<0.01) with IMP, inosine, and hypoxanthine. Moreover, the significant effect of sex (p<0.05) on nucleotide content was also observed. Conclusion: The SNPs in the DUSP8 and IGF2 genes might be used as genetic markers in the selection and production of chickens with highly flavored meat.

An Experimental Study on Fatigue Crack Growth Characteristics of Welded High-Strength Steels (용접구조용 고강도강재의 피로균열성장특성에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Hong, Sung Wook;Kyung, Kab Soo;Nam, Wang Hyun;Jung, Young Hwa
    • Journal of Korean Society of Steel Construction
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.773-782
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    • 2002
  • In this study, a series of fatigue tests are performed in order to estimate quantitatively the characteristics of fatigue crack growth rate according to the base metal, heat affected zone(HAZ) and weld metal, and the welding method and grade of strength of object steels, and the influence on fatigue crack growth rate according to the direction of welded line for high strength steels of SM570, POSTEN60, and POSTEN80 steels. From the fatigue test results, the retardations of fatigue crack growth rate are remarkable in case that the direction of notch is parallel to welded line than in case that the direction of notch is perpendicular to welded line because of compresive residual stress in weld metal & HAZ. And the characteristics of fatigue crack growth rate according to welding method are that the dispersion of fatigue crack growth rate in case of FCAW method is smaller than that of SAW method. Also, it knows that the fatigue crack growth rate converges in high stress intensity factor range. Meanwhile, fatigue safety is guaranteed sufficiently in the object steels because the fatigue crack growth rate in the range of fatigue crack propagation has a similar tendency to the test results & existing results.

Low Serum Medium for CH07E02 Hybridoma (하이브리도마 배양을 위한 저혈청배지의 조성 결정)

  • 박상재;최차용
    • KSBB Journal
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    • v.8 no.5
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    • pp.473-477
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    • 1993
  • Up to now, 10% Fetal Bovine Serum(FBS(V/V)) was added to basal medium for the cultivation of hybridoma. For the cultivation of hybridoma cell line, CH07E02, against colon cancer, serum concentration was reduced to 3% FBS without influence on cell growth and maximum cell concentration. By the addition of cell growth promoting substances-insulin (I), pyruvate (P), oxaloacetate(O), Pluronic F-68(P) and 2-mercaptoethanol(2-ME)-to 1% FBS medium, a cell density higher than that with 1% FBS medium alone was achieved. FBS 3% medium was replaced by very cheap 2% Calf Serum (CS) medium without influence on cell growth rate and concentration. Cells grew vigorously in 0.5% CS+IPOP medium. This composition was used during suspension culture and exhibited good viability and high specific growth rate.

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Abnormal Coating Buildup on Si Bearing Steels in Zn Pot During Line Stop

  • Weimin Zhong;Rob Dziuba;Phil Klages;Errol Hilado
    • Corrosion Science and Technology
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.83-92
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    • 2024
  • A hot-dip simulator was utilized to replicate abnormal coating buildup observed during line stops at galvanize lines, assessing the influence of processing conditions on buildup (up to 14 mm/side). Steel samples from 19 coils (comprising IF, BH, LCAK, HSLA, DP600-DP1180, Si: 0.006 - 0.8 wt%, P: 0.009 - 0.045 wt%) were examined to explore the phenomenon of heavy coating growth. It was discovered that heavy coating buildup (~3 mm/h) and rapid strip dissolution (~0.17 mm/h) in a GA or GI pot can manifest with specific combinations of steel chemistry and processing conditions. The results reveal the formation of a unique coating microstructure, characterized by a blend of bulky Zeta crystals and free Zn pockets/networks due to the "Sandlin" growth mechanism. Key variables contributing to abnormal coating growth include steel Si content, anneal temperature, dew point in heating and soaking furnaces, Zn pot temperature, Zn bath Al%, and cold-rolling reduction%. At ArcelorMittal Dofasco galvanize lines, an automatic online warning system for operators and special scheduling for incoming Si-bearing steels have been implemented, effectively preventing further heavy buildup occurrences.

A study on the sustainable growth of off-line stores using AR technology (AR 기술을 이용한 오프라인 상점의 지속적인 성장에 관한 연구)

  • Jin, Chang-Beom;Lee, Jae Yeul;Youn, Myoung-Kil;Kang, Min Soo
    • The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.17 no.5
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    • pp.103-109
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    • 2017
  • In this paper, the advancement in IT technology is not only inducing the multi-functionality of simple products but also changing even the lifestyle, that is, the pattern of consumers' daily life. The actual paradigm for the conversion from off-line to on-line is at the level of threatening the ecology of off-line. In this study, the diversified advancement method of off-line is in functional relationship with the increase in sales revenue and profits not only through the visit of consumers to the sales outlets for the simple purpose of making purchase but also through the application of augmented realities such as 3-dimensional sense in space and sense in reality, which are entertainment experience factors. Therefore, the improvement in the enhancement of sales revenues by applying augmented reality to off-line department store was researched in this study.

Quantitative Growth Analysis of White and Reddish Sword Bean

  • Park, Sun-Young;Doo, Hong-Soo;Song, Seung-Kyoung;Ryu, Jeom-Ho
    • KOREAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE
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    • v.46 no.2
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    • pp.89-94
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    • 2001
  • Sword bean belongs to the subgenus Canavalia in the genus Canavalia. White and reddish varieties in sword bean were tested to obtain the basic information for improving the yield, quality, and cultural environments through the quantitative growth analysis. Growing plants were sampled at intervals of 10 days from 20 days after sowing. Whole plant weight increased during the period of 11-20 days after sowing in both varieties. The weight of each organ between two varieties increased similarly except leaf area. Whole plant weight changed more close to pod weight than any other characters. The leaf areas of both varieties increased from 50 days after sowing, var. white displayed S type curved line but var. reddish displayed slow S type curved line. The SGR of whole plant weight in both varieties had 3 maxima and 2 minima, 3 maxima and first minimum were shown at the same period but the second minimum was shown at different period. Both varieties showed bimodal curved line. All SGR of each organ and leaf area were shown the 2 maxima and 1 minimum in both varieties. The changes of SLA and LAR were not remarkable between two varieties but these were united together with the maximum of whole plant weight and root weight. ULWR and ULWR were shown similar in both varieties. Reddish variety was more prosperous in early growth stage than white variety because SLA, LAR and LWR were high. In surplus weight, both varieties increased rapidly during the period of 111-120 days after sowing that was applicable to the maximum SGR of pod weight. Surplus weight of var. white increased markedly during the same period comparing those of var. reddish.

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