• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.271-284
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• 1994

Purpose : Phospholipase C(PLC) isozymes play significant roles in transmembrane signal transduction. PLC-${\gamma}1$ acts as the intracellular effector in signal transduction for cellular proliferation and differentiation. Ras oncoprotein is also involved in cell growth. We determined the biological significance of PLC and ras oncoprotein in regeneration following radiation and the effect of different modes of administration of 5-FU. Materials and Methods : To determine the effect of the administration mode of 5-FU on the regeneration of intestinal mucosa of rats following radiation, we compared the expression of PLC and ras oncoprotein in six groups. Group I had no treatment. Group II received radiation(8 Gy) only. Group III received radiation(8 Gy) and 5-FU(150mg/kg) continuous intravenous (iv) infusion for 12 hours. Group IV received radiation(8 Gy) and 5-FU(750mg/kg) iv bolus injection. Group V received only 5-FU(150mg/kg) continuous iv infusion for 12 hours, Group VI received only 5-FU (150mg/kg) iv bolus injection. Through immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry, we examined the expression of PLC and ras oncoprotein in rat jejunum at 96 hours after radiation or 5-FU administration and at 120 hours after radiation and 5-FU adminstration. We also investigated the histological findings using hematoxylin and eosin stain. Results : In the immunohistochemistry study, PLC-${\gamma}1$ expression was the highest in group III followed by groups II and VI in that order and was weakly positive in groups V and VI. PLC-${\gamma}1$ was hardly detected in the control group. The expression of ras oncoprotein was the same as the PLC-${\gamma}1$ expression for all groups. These results were confirmed by the histological findings regarding the mucosal regeneration. In the immunoblotting analysis, PLC-${\gamma}1$ expression was the highest in group III followed by group IV and II in that order. This difference between the immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry study was due to the high expression of PLC-${\gamma}1$ on the damaged surface epithelium rather than to its expression in the regeneration region as observed in the immunohistochemistry study for group IV. The expression of PLC-${\delta}1$ was positive only in group V and VI, which received both radiation and 5-FU, and the expression of PLC-${\beta}1$ was negligible for all groups. Conclusion : These results suggest that PLC-${\gamma}1$ mediated signal transduetion and ras oncoprotein may have a significant role in mucosal regeneration after radiation, and that continuous iv infusion of 5-FU may induce active regeneration in intestinal mucosa following radiation. In addition, the expression of PLC-${\delta}1$ in combined group of radiation and 5-FU implies that PLC-${\delta}1$ may be involved in signal transduction mediated by concerted action between radiation and 5-FU.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.11-17
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• 2015

The gingival epithelium of the oral cavity is constantly exposed to exogenous stimuli such as bacterial toxins, allergens, and thermal changes. These exogenous stimuli are resisted by innate host defense in gingival epithelial cells. However, it is unclear exactly how the exogenous stimuli affect detrimentally on the human gingival epithelial cells. Here, we investigated whether the allergen, such as house dust mite (HDM) extract, is linked to $Ca^{2+}$ signaling and proinflammatory cytokine expression in primary cultured human gingival epithelial cells. HDM extract induced an increase in intracellular $Ca^{2+}$ concentration ($[Ca^{2+}]_i$) in a dose-dependent manner. Extracellular $Ca^{2+}$ depletion did not affected on the HDM extract-induced increase in $[Ca^{2+}]_i$. The HDM extract-induced increase in $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ was abolished by the treatment with U73122 and 2-APB, which are inhibitors of phospholipase C (PLC) and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate ($IP_3$) receptor. Moreover, HDM extract induced the mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokine, interleukin (IL)-8. These results suggest that HDM extract triggers $PLC/IP_3$-dependent $Ca^{2+}$ signaling and IL-8 mRNA expression in primary cultured human gingival epithelial cells.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.1462-1468
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• 2014

30MeV 사이클로트론의 양성자가 Xe-124 기체 표적 시스템에 조사될 때 일어나는 핵반응을 적용하여 Xe 가스를 GPM으로부터 타겟으로 전송하는 시스템을 설계하였다. 시스템 설계는 크게 4파트로 구성되며 각각의 하드웨어 부분은 솔리드웍스 3-D 캐드를 이용하여 설계하였다. 타겟 시스템 중 헬륨으로 Havor foil을 냉각시키게 설계했고, 타겟 내 Xe 가스가 양성자로 조사 시 상승하는 타겟 온도를 냉각수로 냉각시켜주도록 설계하였다. 또한, 온도센서와 압력센서를 장착하여 타겟 내의 온도와 압력을 확인할 수 있도록 구성 하였다. GPM은 Xe 가스를 타겟으로 운반, 준비하는 부분이며 Xe 가스를 저장하는 부분과 불순물을 제거하는 부분으로 구성되어 있다. HCS는 헬륨을 이용하여 각 파트를 세척하고 냉각시켜 주는 부분이며, 각각의 장치들은 PLC로 제어하여 유지보수시의 편리성을 추구하였고 PC Vue 모니터링 프로그램을 사용하여 SIEMENS PLC와 인터페이스 하여 시스템을 보다 안전하고 편리하게 감시하도록 구성하였다.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 2001년도 ICCAS
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• pp.70.2-70
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• 2001

This paper presents an application model for home automation control. In this work, we propose home application scenarios that are suitable for the home life style and design a control structure integrating various home automation functions, such as lightning, heating, cooling, security, fire protection, telemetering, entertainment and communication. State-of-the-art wired/wireless home networks such as Bluetooth, LonWorks, IEEE1394 and PLC(Power Line Communication) are included in the control structure.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.199-201
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• 2008

Eosinophil is an improtant leukocyte in the development of various inflammatory diseases. Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) acts as a key regulator on monocyte movement, and activation of T cells and NK cells. However, the role of MCP-1 in eosinophils remains to be solved. In the present study, we examined the effect of MCP-1 on eosinophil migration, using human eosinophilic EoL-1 cells as an in vitro model of eosinophils. The surface expression of CCR2 in EoL-1 cells was little detected but MCP-1 strongly induced EoL-1 cell migration in a dose-dependent manner. Increased chemotactic activity due to MCP-1 was blocked by pertussis toxin, a $G_i/G_o$ protein inhibitor and U73122, a phospholipase C (PLC) inhibitor. These results suggest that MCP-1 activates $G_i/G_o$ protein and PLC and this signal pathway is involved in eosinphil movement. This finding supports the elucidation of pathogenic mechanism of eosinophilic inflammation such as asthma and atopic dermatitis.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.25-36
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• 2023

Nuclear power plants have recognized the importance of nuclear cybersecurity. Based on regulatory guidelines and security-related standards issued by regulatory agencies around the world including IAEA, NRC, and KINAC, nuclear operating organizations and related systems manufacturing organizations, design companies, and regulatory agencies are considering methods to prepare for nuclear cybersecurity. Cryptographic algorithms have to be developed and applied in order to meet nuclear cybersecurity requirements. This paper presents methodologies for validating cryptographic algorithms that should be continuously applied at the critical control system of I&C in NPPs. Through the proposed schemes, validation programs are developed in the PLC, which is a critical system of a NPP's I&C, and the validation program is verified through simulation results. Since the development of a cryptographic algorithm validation program for critical digital systems of NPPs has not been carried out, the methodologies proposed in this paper could provide guidelines for Cryptographic Module Validation Modeling for Control Systems in NPPs. In particular, among several CMVP, specific testing techniques for ECB mode-based block ciphers are introduced with program codes and validation models.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.203-209
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 WENNER 4전극법 기반에 GMD(신규 대지 고유 저항 측정 장치)와 측정용 Probe(접지동봉)가 PLC(전력선 통신)로 연결된다. 측정용 Probe는 2개(P1,P2)가 1조로 모두 5조 10개의 Probe가 직렬로 각각 1m, 2m, 4m, 8m, 16m 간격으로 대지(토양)에 설치되어 있다. GMD에서 보낸 PLC 신호를 측정용 Probe 1조(P1)의 수신기가 감지하면 Probe에 부착된 PSD(전력 공급 장치)에서 측정용 미세 전압과 전류가 대지로 흐르게 되고 P1과 P2 사이의 토양을 거쳐 Probe 1조(P2)에 유입 된다. 이때 대지 저항으로 인해 전압 강하가 발생되는 원리로 저항값을 측정하게 된다. 이렇게 1~5조까지 T초 간격으로 대지 저항을 측정하고 측정된 데이터는 메인 장비에 탑재된 Arduino Server에 저장 한다. 저장된 측정 데이터는 옴의 법칙(Ohm's Law)에 의한 수식 R=E/I와 고유저항 ${\rho}=6.28aR$ (여기서, R: 측정저항, E: 측정전압, I: 측정전류, a:Probe 간격, ${\rho}$: 고유저항 )를 통해 고유저항을 얻을 수 있다. 실시간으로 얻어진 데이터를 Main PC에 설치된 CDGES 프로그램과 연동되어 데이터 분석이 가능하게 되고 대지(토양)의 접지 환경을 실시간 모니터링 할 수 있게 된다. 또한, 대지(토양)의 온도, 습도 등 계절의 특성을 파악하여 3D 그래프 지원으로 입체적인 Display가 가능하다. 연구의 한계점은 실험적으로 개발 운용한 모델로 상업적인 접근을 위해 Test Bed의 구체적인 적용 방안이 필요할 것이다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.97-104
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• 1997

목적 : 근치적 목적으로 통상적인 방사선 단독치료 또는 유도화학 방사선 병용요법을 받은 편도암 환자들을 대상으로 생존율과 예후인자를 후향적으로 분석하여 이들 치료방법의 역할을 평가하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1985년 11월부터 1993년 12월까지 근치적 목적의 통상적 방사선 치료를 받은 총 34명의 편도암 환자 중 16명은 방사선 단독치료를, 다른 18명은 유도화학 방사선 병용요법으로 치료하였고 유도화학 약제는 cisplatin과 5-fluorouracil 또는 pepleomycin으로 1회에서 3회까지 시행하였다. 방사선 치료는 6MV-X선으로 하루 1.8Gy씩 주 5회 시행하여 원발병소에는 55.0-86.4Gy(중앙값; 66.6), 경부 임파절 병소에는 55.8-90Gy(중앙값; 69.7)까지 시행하였다. 결과 :추적기간은 4-118개월(중앙값; 13.5)이었고 남녀비는 31:3 이었고 연령분포는 33-79세 (중앙값; 56.5)였다. 전체 환자의 5년 생존율은 $32\%$였다.. 병기 I+II(n=8), II(n=13), III(n=13)기의 5년 생존율은 각각 $47\%,\;29\%,\;25\%$였다(p=0.33). 병기 72(n=13), 73(n=10), 74(n=7)의 5년 생존율은 각각 $38\%,\;27\%,\;0\%$였고, 71환자 4명 중 3명은 25, 45, 53개월 현재 재발 또는 원격 전이없이 생존중이며 전체 T병기에서의 생존율의 경향은 유의한 차이가 있었다(p=0.01). 경부 임파절의 전이군(n=20, $59\%$)과 비전이군(n=14)의 5년 생존율은 각각 $32\%,\;31\%$였다(p=0.85). 방사선 단독치료군(n=16)과 유도화학 병용요법군(n=18)의 중앙 생존기간은 각각 9.5개월, 24개월이었고 5년 생존율은 각각 $22\%,\;38\%$였으나 통계적인 유의한 차이는 없었다(p=0.24). 원발암의 주위 조직으로의 침습여부에 따라 침습군(n=21)과 비침습군(n=13)의 5년 생존율은 각각 $28\%,\;38\%$였다(p=0.62). 방사선 치료기간에 따라 60일 이하군(n=10)과 61일 이상군(n=24)의 5년 생존율은 $60\%,\;18\%$였다(p=0.027). 현재 생존하고 있는 11명의 환자들은 모두 구강 건조, 발치, 충치, 연하 장애 그리고 하악골 괴사 1례 등 만기 후유증을 호소하였다. 5년 생존율에 영향을 미치는 예후인자로서 단일변량 분석으로는 방사선 치료기간의 장단과 원발암의 병기였고, 다변량 분석에서는 방사선 치료기간만이 가장 유의한 인자였다. 전체 환자 중 2명은 진단 당시 동시적 이증 원발암으로서 각각 구개수암, 구강저암이 있었고 다른 3명은 추적기간 17, 33, 36개월째에 이차성 원발암으로서 각각 식도암, 설암, 폐암이 진단되었다. 결론 : 유도화학방사선 병용요법 또는 통상적인 방사선 단독치료는 일부 소수 초기 병변에서 그 치료적 효과를 볼 수 있었으나 대부분의 진행된 병기에서는 저조한 효과를 보였고 생존자 전원은 심각한 만기 후유중을 호소하여, 결국 국소제어율의 상승과 함께 더 작은 일회 조사량으로 만기 후유증을 최소화하려는 생물학적인 측면을 고려하여 가급적 치료기간을 줄일 수 있는 다분 할조사가 시행되어야 할 것이고 이에 대한 전향적인 연구가 필요하다고 생각된다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.481-485
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• 2008

As an inhibitor of phosphatidylcholine-specific phospholipase C (PC-PLC), D609 has been widely used to explain the role of PC-PLC in various signal transduction pathways. This study shows that D609 inhibits group IV cytosolic phospholipase $A_2$ ($cPLA_2$), but neither secretory $PLA_2$ nor a $Ca^{2+}$-dependent $PLA_2$. Dixon plot analysis shows a mixed pattern of noncompetitive and uncompetitive inhibition with $K_i=86.25{\mu}M$ for the $cPLA_2$ purified from bovine spleen. D609 also time- and dose-dependently reduces the release of arachidonic acid from a $Ca^{2+}$- ionophore A23187-stimulated MDCK cells. In the AA release experiment, $IC_{50}$ of D609 was ${\sim375}{\mu}M$, suggesting that this reagent may not enter the cells easily. The present study indicates that the inhibitory effects of D609 on various cellular responses may be partially attributable to the inhibition of $cPLA_2$.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.447-454
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• 2009

This paper is a technical review of the research and development results of the Korea Nuclear Instrumentation and Control System (KNICS) project and Nu-Tech 2012 program. In these projects man-machine interface system architecture, two digital platforms, and several control and protection systems were developed. One platform is a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for a digital safety system and another platform is a Distributed Control System (DCS) for a non-safety control system. With the safety-grade platform PLC, a reactor protection system, an engineered safety feature-component control system, and reactor core protection system were developed. A power control system was developed based on the DCS. A logic alarm cause tracking system was developed as a man-machine interface for APR1400. Also, Integrated Performance Validation Facility (IPVF) was developed for the evaluation of the function and performance of developed I&C systems. The safety-grade platform PLC and the digital safety system obtained approval for the topical report from the Korean regulatory body in February of 2009. A utility and vendor company will determine the suitability of the KNICS and Nu- Tech 2012 products to apply them to the planned nuclear power plants.