• Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.157-163
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• 2005

Because of their widespread occurrence and substantial biological activity, halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons are one of the important classes of contaminants in the environment. We have performed comparative molecular field analysis (CoMFA) on structurally diverse ligands of Ah (dioxin) receptor to explore the physico-chemical requirements for binding. All CoMFA models have given $q^{2}$ value of more than 0.5 and $r^{2}$ value of more than 0.83. The predictive ability of the models was validated by an external test set, which gave satisfactory predictive $r^{2}$ values. Best predictions were obtained with CoMFA model of combined modified training set ($q^{2}=0.631,\;r^{2}=0.900$), giving predictive residual value = 0.002 log unit for the test compound. We have suggested a model comprises of four structurally different compounds, which offers a good predictability for various ligands. Our QSAR model is consistent with all previously established QSAR models with less structurally diverse ligands. The implications of the CoMFA/QSAR model presented herein are explored with respect to quantitative hazard identification of potential toxicants.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.47-51
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• 2000

화합물을 분해하는 우수균주 개발의 기초연구로서, 대전 근교 지역의 논과 밭에서 채취한 토양 표품으로부터 100균주의 세균을 분리하였고, 그 중 2,4,5-T를 단일 탄소원으로 하는 고체 최소 배지에서 잘 자라는 균주 19균주를 선별하였다. 이들 균주를 등정한 결과 Pseudomonas속이 11균주 Acinetobacter속이 4균주, Alcaligenes속이 1균주이고 3균주는 미동정되었다. Pseudomonas속으로 밝혀진 MU19와 MU92는 네가지 염소계 화합물들(2,4-D, 2,4,5-T, MCPA 그리고 3CB)을 모두 분해하는 것으로 나타났다. 최소 액체배지에서 배양한 경우 Acinetobacter로 동정된 MU38균주가 접종 48시간 후에 가장 높은 분해도를 나타내었고, MUl9, MU57, MU73과 MU92는 그 다음으로 높은 분해도를 나타냈다. 실험결과 선별된 19균주 중 Acinetobacter sp. MU38 그리고 Pseudomonas sp. MU19과 MU92는 염소계 방향쪽 화합물에 대한 넓은 분해능을 갖고 있으며, 특히 2,4,5-T에 대한 높은 분해도를 나타내는 것으로 조사되었다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.97-107
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• 2000

PCBs [Polychlorinated biphenyls] are halogenated aromatic compounds with the empirical formula C12H10-nCln(n=1~10), and are a mixture of possible 209 different chlorinated congeners. PCBs were widely used as dielectric fluids for capacitors, transformers, plasticizers, lubricant inks, and paint additives. once released into the environment, PCBs persist for years because they are so resistant to degradation. In addition to their high degree of lipophilicity. In 1970s, the worldwide production of PCBs seem to be still in use. The environmental load of PCBs was prohibited since 1983 in Korea. In spite of these actions, many PCBs seem to be still in use. The environmental load of PCBs will continue to be recycled through air, land, water, and the biosphere for decades to come. This study was conducted to measure the concentrations of PCBs I the serum samples of 112 women by GC/MSD(Hewlett Packard 5897 Gas Chromatography-Mass Chromatography Detector) and CG/ECD(Hewlett Packard 5890 series-II gas chromatography-Electron capture detector, U.S.A). The main results of this study were as follows; The mean and standard deviation of serum PCBs were 3.613, 0.759 ppb, respectively and median of it was 3.828 ppb. The correlation coefficients of the concentrations of 13 PCB congeners ranged from 0.7913 to 0..9985 and were significantly correlated between each items(p=0.0001). The PCB concentrations were positively associated with age(simple linear regression; R2=0.86, =0.08023, p<0.001) and with total lipids in serums(simple linear regression; R=0.7058, =0.00486, p<0.001). The age adjusted model (Y=$\beta$0+$\beta$1age+$\beta$2X) was applied for possible predictors of PCBs levels in serum. For BMI(Body Mass Index), major residential area, and fish, meat, and dairy consumption, there was no association with PCBs levels, Also there was negative association for the number of pregnancy and lactation period with PCBs levels.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.384-397
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• 2021

Background: With volatile organic compounds (VOCs) containing aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, and xylene that can adversely affect the respiratory and cardiovascular systems when a certain concentration is reached, it is important to accurately evaluate the source and the corresponding health risk effects. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to provide scientific evidence for the city of Seoul's VOC reduction measures by confirming the risk of each VOC emission source. Methods: In 2020, 56 VOCs were measured and analyzed at one-hour intervals using an online flame ionization detector system (GC-FID) at two measuring stations in Seoul (Gangseo: GS, Bukhansan: BHS). The dominant emission source was identified using the Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF) model, and health risk assessment was performed on the main components of VOCs related to the emission source. Results: Gasoline vapor and vehicle combustion gas are the main sources of emissions in GS, a residential area in the city center, and the main sources are solvent usage and aged VOCs in BHS, a greenbelt area. The risk index ranged from 0.01 to 0.02, which is lower than the standard of 1 for both GS and BHS, and was an acceptable level of 5.71×10^-7 to 2.58×10^-6 for carcinogenic risk. Conclusions: In order to reduce the level of carcinogenic risk to an acceptable safe level, it is necessary to improve and reduce the emission sources of vehicle combustion and solvent usage, and eco-car policies are judged to contribute to the reduction of combustion gas as well as providing a response to climate change.

• 분석과학
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.496-513
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• 2004

본 연구는 환경 대기 중 독성 VOC 측정을 위하여 흡착제를 이용한 시료채취와 열탈착을 병용한 GC/MSD 분석방법론 전반을 총괄적으로 평가하고, 나아가 각종 흡착제의 VOC 시료채취 특성을 비교 평가하기 위하여 수행하였다. 측정대상물질은 BTEX와 유기염소계 화합물을 포함하는 총 33개의 VOC를 선정하였으며, 조사된 흡착제는 상용중인 10종을 대상으로 하였다. 이들 흡착제는 총 6종의 탄소계 (Carbotrap, Carbopack B, Carbotrap C, Carbosieve-SIII, Carboxene 1000 및 Activated Charcoal)와 4종의 고분자 수지계 (Tenax TA, Porapak Q, Chromosorb 102, Chromosorb 106) 로 구분되어 진다. 시료채취과정은 단일 흡착관과 다중흡착관을 대상으로 표준시료와 실제 현장시료를 대상으로 재현성과 감응계수 측면에서 평가하였으며, 측정 정확성은 Carbotrap을 기준으로 평가하였다. 실험결과, 독성 VOC에 가장 적합한 흡착제로는 Carbotrap과 Carbopack B 및 Tenax TA 인 것으로 나타났으며, 강한 흡착제는 열탈착 성능이 떨어지고, 시료 중 수분의 영향으로 감도와 재현성이 현저히 떨어지는 문제점으로 인하여 적합하지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 3 종류의 이중흡착관과 2 종류의 삼중흡착관의 시료채취특성을 평가한 결과, Carbotrap C와 Carbotarp으로 조합된 경우가 가장 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 반면, 친수성인 강한 흡착제가 같이 충전된 삼중 흡착관의 사용은 수분의 영향을 최소화하는데 매우 세심한 주의가 필요한 것으로 나타났다. 결과적으로 흡착시료채취법을 이용하여 실내외 환경에서의 독성 VOC 농도에 대한 신뢰성 있는 자료를 얻기 위해서는 적절한 흡착제의 선정 (혹은 조합) 및 그에 따른 최적 분석 조건의 설정에 무엇보다도 세심한 주의가 요망된다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.127-137
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• 2001

Polychlorinated biphenyls(PCBs) are halogenated aromatic compounds with the empirical formula $C_{12}$ $H_{10-n}$C $l_{n}$(n=1~10), and are a mixture of possible 209 different chlorinated congeners. PCBs were widely used as dielectric fluids for capacitors and transformers, plasticizers, lubricant inks and paint addirives. Once released into the environment, PCBs persist for years because they are so resistant to degradation. In addition to their persistence in the environment, PCBs in ecological food chains undergo biomagnification because of their high degree of lipophilicity. In 1970s, the worldwide production of PCBs was ceased and the import of PCBs was prohibited since 1983 in Korea. In spite of these actions, many PCBs seems to be still in use. The environmental load of PCBs will continue to be recycled through air, land, water, and the biosphere for decades to come. This study was conducted to measure the concentrations of PCBs in the serum samples of 112 women by GC/MSD and GC/ECD. The main results of this study were as follows. 1. PCBs were detected in all samples. The mean $\pm$SD levels of PCBs in the serum were 3.613$\pm$0.759 ppb, and median were 3.828 ppb. 2. The correlation coefficients of the concentrations of 13 PCB congeners were from minimum, 0.7913 to maximum, 0.9985, and all was significant(p=0.0001). The correlation coefficient between the concentrations of PCBs and p,p'-DDE was 0.9641(p=0.0001). 3. There was a positive association between age and PCBs' concentrations (simple linear regression ; $R^2$=0.86, $\beta$=0.08023, p<0.001). 4. There was a positive association between total lipids in the serum and PCBs' concentrations (simple linear regression ; $R^2$=0.7058, $\beta$=0.00486, p<0.001). 5. For possible predictors of PCBs and p,p' -DDE levels in the serum, age adjusted model (Y=$\beta$$_{0}$+$\beta$$_1$age+ $B_2$X) was applied. For BMI, major residential area, wether to eat caught fish by angling, where to eat caught fish by angling(by parents in the past), fish consumption, meat consumption, meat consumption, and dairy consumption, there was no association. For total conception frequency and lactation frequency and lactation period, there was negative association.ion.