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Novel Surface Modifications for Medical Applications

  • Park, Gi-Dong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2016.02a
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    • pp.78-78
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    • 2016
  • For the past three decades, extensive research has been performed in the surface design of new polymers for a variety of medical applications. Great progress in therapeutics and diagnostics can be attributed to these scientific advances in biomedical polymers. A variety of bioinert materials or bioactive materials using drugs, cells, and growth factors are widely utilized for the implants, devices and tissue regeneration. These materials provide an improved biocompatible materials to host, to significantly decrease or increase the host/tissue/blood response to the foreign materials. In the future, biomaterials will play a different role in modern therapeutics. New materials will be tailored to interact more on a protein and cellular level to achieve high degree of biocompatibility, biospecificity and bioacitivity. In this presentation, various biocompatible materials based on surface/bulk engineering will be demonstrated, which can be utilized as therapeutics implants and therapeutic vehicles for biologically active molecules such as cell, protein /peptide and gene.

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Analysis on Selection Attributes of Chujado as Island Tourism using IPA (IPA에 의한 추자지역의 도서관광 선택 속성 분석)

  • Choi, Yong-Bok;Boo, Chang-San;Kim, Min-Cheol
    • Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.302-310
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    • 2012
  • This study was focused on tourists visiting the Chujado, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province as island tourism. First, this study collected the selection attributes visiting Chujado from literature review and applied the IPA (Importance-Performance Analysis)with the attributes to this research. The results are as follows: First, in the area I, the attributes (climates, exotic atmosphere, tourism information, reservation service, a variety of food, clean food etc.) both with high importance and high performance need to be kept continuously. And, in the area II, the IPA map showed that other attributes (accessibility, a variety of food, accommodation, affordable price etc) with high importance and low performance) need to be improved in the future time. These results can give the implications for establishing an appropriate policy of Chujado tourism development.

Study on the Mechanical Properties of Compounding Chopped Fiber and Rubber (슈퍼섬유 Chopped fiber와 고무와의 Compound에 따른 기계적 물성연구)

  • Lee, Jun Hee;Lee, Kwang-Woo;Byon, Young-Hoo
    • Textile Coloration and Finishing
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.183-188
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    • 2016
  • The uniformly dispersed p-Aramid chopped fiber in a variety of rubber was investigated. The cross section and surface properties in a variety of rubber were characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), weight, tensile strength, cold resistance measurements. The 1mm p-Aramid chopped fiber better uniformly dispersed than the other p-Aramid chopped fiber. The p-Aramid of lmm chopped fiber showed excellent adhesion in rubber composite because of homogeneous dispersion. Consequently, the best 1mm chopped fiber and rubber improved the strength of the composite.

A Study on the Recognition of Hotel Customer on outside restaurants open a business at Super Deluxe Hotel in Seoul (특급호텔 식음료부 활성화를 위한 체인레스토랑 입점에 대한 호텔고객의 인식에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Kwan-Sik
    • Management & Information Systems Review
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    • v.26
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    • pp.205-230
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    • 2008
  • The purpose of this study is to research the recognition of hotel customers when the outside special restaurants opens at hotel instead of restaurant owned by hotel in Seoul City. The major factors are showed up factor analysis as specialty and reliability of hotel and outside restaurant image. They are consisted of 5 categorizes and the results of this study are as follows; First, it is proved that the expectation of customers after opening restaurant will be increased in terms of the lower price and more variety of food & beverage products. Also, the food & beverage will be increased. However, the quality and specialty of products will not be improved as much as customers expected. Considering that the results, hotel guests expect the effect of opening restaurant at hotel for variety products and service. So, Hotel management should understand the changing attitude of customer' needs and expectation.

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Tankyrase: Function and Tankyrase Inhibitor in Cancer

  • Kim, Mi Kyung
    • Biomedical Science Letters
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.150-156
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    • 2018
  • Tankyrases are multifunctional poly (ADP-ribose) polymerases that regulate a variety of cellular processes including WNT signaling, telomere maintenance, regulation of mitosis, and many others. Tankyrases interact with target proteins and regulate their interactions and stability through poly (ADP-ribosyl) ation. In addition to their roles in telomere maintenance and regulation of mitosis, tankyrase proteins regulate tumor suppressors such as AXIN, PTEN, and AMOT. Therefore, tankyrases can be effective targets for cancer treatment. Tankyrase inhibitors could affect a variety of pathways that are carcinogenic (essential for the unlimited proliferation of human cancer cells), including WNT, AKT, YAP, telomere maintenance, and regulation of mitosis. Recently, new aspects of the function and mechanism of tankyrases have been reported and several tankyrase inhibitors have been identified. Also, it has been proposed that the combination of conventional chemotherapy agents with tankyrase inhibitors may have synergistic anti-cancer effects. Based on this, it is expected that more advanced and improved tankyrase inhibitors will be developed, enabling new therapeutic strategies against cancer and other tankyrase linked diseases. This review discusses tankyrase function and the role of tankyrase inhibitors in the treatment of cancer.

Nutritional Evaluation of Two Promising Varieties of Forage Sorghum in Sheep Fed as Silage

  • Mahanta, S.K.;Pachauri, V.C.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.18 no.12
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    • pp.1715-1720
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    • 2005
  • Two promising varieties of forage sorghum viz. HD-15 and J. Sel-10 were identified for their higher forage yield (350-400 quintals per hectare) compared to traditional/existing variety, HC-136 at Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi. Silage of these three forage sorghum varieties viz., HD-15, J.Sel-10 and HC-136 were prepared in three concrete silos for their nutritional evaluation in sheep. Twelve adult Muzaffarnagari Ewes, divided into three equal groups of 4 each, were offered a particular variety of sorghum silage ad libitum over a period of 30 days followed by a 6 day metabolism trial and a collection of rumen liquor and blood samples. The HD-15 variety of forage sorghum silage contained higher crude protein (CP) than both the J.Sel-10 and HC-136. Average daily dry matter (DM) intake (% of live weight) differed significantly (p<0.05) in sheep that were fed the different varieties of silage, with the maximum amount in HD-15 (2.55) followed by J.Sel-10 (2.49) and HC-136 (1.84). The average apparent digestibility of all the nutrients was low in the sheep that were fed the HC-136 variety of sorghum silage when compared to both HD-15 and J.Sel-10. However, digestibility of organic matter (p<0.05) and crude protein (p<0.01) was significantly low in the HC-136 variety. The average daily nitrogen retention was-0.19, 2.15 and 0.42 g in HC-136, HD-15 and J.Sel-10, respectively which differed significantly (p<0.01). The average digestible crude protein and total digestible nutrient (TDN) contents (%) of the silage varieties were higher in HD-15 (3.14 and 55.3) than HC-136 (0.25 and 58.6) and J.Sel-10 (1.58 and 55.3) varieties. On comparing to the maintenance requirements (ICAR, 1985) for dry matter, crude protein and total digestible nutrients, both the improved varieties (HD-15 and J.Sel-10) almost met the requirements except crude protein, which met only 73.3% of the requirement by J.Sel-10, while the HC-136 variety was unable to meet the requirements. The average rumen pH and total volatile fatty acids concentrations were comparable among the groups. However, concentrations of nitrogen metabolites were higher in the animals fed the HD-15 variety of silage. Varieties of sorghum silage also did not have any influence on the concentration of the blood metabolites. It was concluded that the HD-15 variety of sorghum silage was nutritionally superior to both J.Sel-10 and HC-136 silage.

Effectiveness of Zizyphus seed (Ansim-san) for Insomnia in Stroke Patients (중풍환자의 불면에 대한 산조인 단미(안심산)의 유효성 및 적응증 평가)

  • 정기현;노기환;이대식;문상관;조기호
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.101-106
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    • 2001
  • Objectives : Zizyphus seed has long been used in hypnotics and sedatives in oriental medicine, and it is reported that the Zizyphus seed elicited a variety of pharmacological actions besides CNS depression. We did a clinical study on the effectiveness of Zizyphus seed (Ansim-san) for insomnia in stroke patients. Methods : To 41 stroke patients suffering from insomnia, we administered the extract of Zizyphus seed (Ansim-san). Outcome measures were subjective in nature and included a morning questionnaire, visual analog scales, and observation forms by study personnel. We also, to find the applicable symptom-complex of Zizyphus seed (Ansim-san), examined accompanying symptoms. Results : 1. Zizyphus seed extract use meant that sleep latency was shorter, total sleep time was longer, number of wakenings was lower, wake time during sleep was shorter, sleep quality was improved, condition upon awakening was improved, ability to concentrate was improved, and the patients fell asleep more easily (P<0.001). There were no differences in morning sleepiness. 2. Among accompanying symptoms, an oppressed feeling in the chest was significant (P=0.035) in the patients who improved sleep quality. Conclusions : The results of this clinical study suggest that in stroke patients, Zizyphus seed (Ansim-san) can be effective for insomnia, and significantly effective in patients who have an oppressed feeling in the chest.

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Changes in Palatability of Cooked Rice by Blending High Quality Rice or Glutinous Rice to Low Quality Rice and by Blending Rice of Different Varieties (불량식미쌀에 대한 우량식미쌀 및 찹쌀의 혼합과 쌀의 품종간 혼합이 밥맛에 미치는 영향)

  • Yong-Woong Kwon;Je-Cheon Chae;Jeon-Woo Bang
    • KOREAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.351-359
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    • 1991
  • Demand for the rice of better eating quality is ever increasing in recent years. However. the rice is presently handled by the government and merchants as mixture of the rice of different varieties from the purchase of the rough rice to storing and milling. It is well known that the eating quality of rice varies significantly by variety. The present study aimed at evaluation of the effect of blending different rices on the change in palatability of low and high eating quality rices. The eating quality of a low quality japonica rice was improved significantly on sensory panel test by blending it with the Dongjin rice. one of the highest eating quality. only when the Dongjin was blended to 80 percent by weight. and also it was same for blending an ordinary quality rice of mixed varieties which has been stored by a governmental storehouse with a top class rice on free market. The eating quality of aged Tongil type rice. produce of 1987 and 1989 and a mixture of varieties, was improved significantly by blending it with a high quality glutinous rice on market to 20 per cent by weight. But Samgang rice. a high eating quality Tongil type variety. and an ordinary quality rice of Japonica varieties were not significantly improved by blending them with the glutinous rice by 20 per cent. Blending rices of the variety Nagdong. ordinary quality among varieties and low quality among Japonicas, Chucheong, a high quality rice among Japonicas. and Dongjin. one of the best eating quality rice among Japonicas, each other in different ratios did not affect significantly the sensory scores.

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Characterization of a new variety "Backryeon" developed by crossing in Tricholoma giganteum (왕송이(Tricholoma giganteum) 신품종 '백련'의 특성)

  • Jang, Kab-Yeul;Kong, Won-Sik;Yoo, Young-Bok;Lee, Kang-Hyo;Jhune, Chang-Sung;Lee, Jung-Hoon;Sung, Jae-Mo
    • Journal of Mushroom
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.187-192
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    • 2009
  • Tricholoma giganteum, belongs to Tricholomataceae of Tricholoma, is also well-known as the medicinal mushroom in Taiwan. "Backryon" was the first variety developed by intra-specific crossing in Korea. It was improved with hybridization between monokaryotic strain derived from MKACC50852 and MKACC 50853. The optimum temperature of mycelial growth and fruiting body development were $25{\sim}30^{\circ}C$ and $20{\sim}25^{\circ}C$, respectively. The color of fruitingbody was pure white and cap type was umbrella. It suggested that 'Backryon' was new commercial variety for small-sized cultivator during the summer season.

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Improvements of Local Government Shopping Mall (지방자치단체 농산물 쇼핑몰 운영 개선 방안 연구)

  • Lim, Gyuhong
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.14 no.10
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    • pp.279-286
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    • 2014
  • In this study, the local government proposes to improve agricultural products of the mall. Based on precedent studies, the variables that influence Customer Satisfaction are defined as; Product Quality, Delivery, Price. The result of study model verification is as below. Product Quality, Delivery and Price have positive influence on Customer Satisfaction. Price and Customer Satisfaction have positive influence on Repurchasing intention. Agricultural products through e-commerce transactions is increasing. But, the decreasing sales of professional Mall. Agricultural products have a variety of distribution channels. Because of the distribution system in a variety of price differences. People think that the most important factor is the price. Improvement is as follows. (1) To offer accurate product information, (2) Continuous content maintenance, (3) Conducted a variety of events, (4) To provide consumers with various benefits, (5) Offer a variety of product configurations, (6) Select the appropriate sales methods, (7) Provide ease of search.