• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권10호
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• pp.1629-1635
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• 2019

Azo dyes are recalcitrant pollutants, which are toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic, that constitute a significant burden to the environment. The decolorization and the mineralization efficiency of Remazol Brillant Orange 3R (RBO 3R) was studied using a probiotic consortium (Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus plantarum). Biodegradation of RBO 3R (750 ppm) was investigated under shaking condition in Mineral Salt Medium (MSM) solution at pH 11.5 and temperature $25^{\circ}C$. The bio-decolorization process was further confirmed by FTIR and UV-Vis analysis. Under optimal conditions, the bacterial consortium was able to decolorize the dye completely (>99%) within 12 h. The color removal was 99.37% at 750 ppm. Muliplex PCR technique was used to detect the Lactobacillus genes. Using phytotoxicity, cytotoxicity, mutagenicity and biototoxicity endpoints, toxicological studies of RBO 3R before and after biodegradation were examined. A toxicity assay signaled that biodegradation led to detoxification of RBO 3R dye.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.228-236
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• 2009

Objectives : Acne, one of the most common disorders in dermatology clinic, is a chronic inflammatory disease which has the symptoms of comedones, papules, pustules, cysts, nodules and scars mainly on the face. Although some of pathologic findings are suggested, but the exact causes and mechanisms are not yet known in Western Medicine. Hwangryeonhaedok-Tang(HRHDT) is an antiinflammatory, antipyretic and detoxifying herb decoction. In this report, we would like to share our experience of acne treatment with HRHDT. Methods : We had treated several patients with acne, facial flushing and uprising febrile sensation on face using oral administration and external application of HRHDT. HRHDT is basically made up with Scutellariae Radix, Coptidis Rhizoma, Phellodendri Cortex and Gardeniae Fructus. In this trial, several other herbs were added according to the individual patient's accompanying symptoms. After the decoction of herbs in amount for 10 days, $Yogourmet^{(R)}$ Kefir Starter 10 g was added to the herbal solution that was then fermented in an incubator at $25^{\circ}C$ for 72 hours, and divided into 30 doses. Results : Photographies were taken before and after the treatment. The severities of acne were evaluated with these photos according to the Korean Acne Grading System(KAGS). As results, we observed dramatic clinical improvements and the decreases of KAGS grades after the average treatment period of 8 weeks. The medication was orally administered 3 times a day and the external treatment was applied average twice a week during the whole treatment period. Conclusions : From these results, HRHDT may be considered as a good prescription for the febrile and toxic type of acne patients.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.187-195
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• 2020

To understand the molecular mechanism involved in the survivability of cold-tolerant lactic acid bacteria was of great significance in food processing, since these bacteria play a key role in a variety of low-temperature fermented foods. In this study, the cold-stress response of probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum K25 isolated from Tibetan kefir grains was analyzed by iTRAQ proteomic method. By comparing differentially expressed (DE) protein profiles of the strain incubated at 10℃ and 37℃, 506 DE proteins were identified. The DE proteins involved in carbohydrate, amino acid and fatty acid biosynthesis and metabolism were significantly down-regulated, leading to a specific energy conservation survival mode. The DE proteins related to DNA repair, transcription and translation were up-regulated, implicating change of gene expression and more protein biosynthesis needed in response to cold stress. In addition, two-component system, quorum sensing and ABC (ATP-binding cassette) transporters also participated in cell cold-adaptation process. These findings provide novel insight into the cold-resistance mechanism in L. plantarum with potential application in low temperature fermented or preserved foods.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.93-102
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• 2022

This study was conducted to evaluation the effects of dietary soybean meal (SBM) and fermented soybean meal (FSBM) on the growth performance of Korean native cattle as Hanwoo calves (Bos taurus coreanae) and Holstein cows. In total, 16 calves three to four months old (Control group, SBM: 5 males and 3 females, average weight 105.7 kg; Experimental group, FSBM: 5 males and 3 females, average weight 103.7 kg) were fed 5% of the feed amount for 53 days. In terms of growth performance outcomes, the average gain body weight was significantly higher in the FSBM group than in the SBM group in the final fattening period. The average daily gain in body weight (ADGBW) for the FSBM group was higher than that of the SBM group in the final fattening period. The average gain body weight in four months for FSBM was higher than that at three months in the final fattening period. Diarrhea incidence for FSBM was significantly decreased compared to that in the SBM group in the six-week period after weaning. These results indicate that dietary FSBM can improve the growth rate and health condition during the calving period. Holstein cows fed fermented soybean meal had higher milk urea nitrogen levels and decreased somatic cell counts compared to those fed SBM. These results may be closely related with the increased average daily gain body weight associated with dietary FSBM.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.602-609
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• 2015

한국 전통 발효유인 타락을 제조하기 위하여 4종의 시판 막걸리와 시판 우유를 사용한 '타락'을 제조하여 발효 특성을 분석하였으며 관여 미생물을 분석하였다. 제조된 타락에서의 pH는 발효시간에 따라 유의적으로(P<0.001) 감소되어 pH 5.56~6.49를 나타내고 산도는 유의적으로(P<0.001) 증가하여 0.17~0.40%의 값을 나타내었다. 점도는 유청이 분리되기 전까지 유의적으로(P<0.001) 증가하였다. 당도는 유의적으로(P<0.001) 감소하였다. 에탄올 함량은 시간에 따라 증가하여 발효 24시간에 0.51~0.71 mg/mL를 나타내었다. 발효산물로는 주된 유기산이 lactic acid로 발효시간에 따라 점차 증가하여 발효 24시간에서는 모든 시료에서 전체 유기산 생성량의 80% 이상을 차지하였으며 이외에 미량의 acetic acid, citric acid, succinic acid도 검출되었다. 발효와 더불어 검출된 주된 유리당은 lactose였고 소량의 glucose가 나타났다. 타락의 젖산균 수는 발효시간에 따라 증가하여 발효 24시간에는 9.87~10.41 log CFU/mL로 나타났으며 효모 수는 6.99~7.73 log CFU/mL였다. 타락에서의 분리된 균주는 효모인 Saccharomyces cerevisiae와 다양한 Pediococcus acidilactici, Lactobacillus fermentum, Leuconostoc mesenteroides 등의 다양한 젖산균이 나타났다. 따라서 타락은 효모와 젖산균이 공존하는 효모-젖산균 발효유임을 알 수 있었다.