• Journal of Microbiology
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.319-324
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• 2005

Estuarine sediments are frequently polluted with hydrocarbons from fuel spills and industrial wastes. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are components of these contaminants that tend to accumulate in the sediment due to their low aqueous solubility, low volatility, and high affinity for particulate matter. The toxic, recalcitrant, mutagenic, and carcinogenic nature of these compounds may require aggressive treatment to remediate polluted sites effectively. In petroleum-contaminated sediments near a petrochemical industry in Gwangyang Bay, Korea, in situ PAH concentrations ranged from 10 to 2,900 ${\mu}g/kg$ dry sediment. To enhance the biodegradation rate of PAHs under anaerobic conditions, sediment samples were amended with biostimulating agents alone or in combination: nitrogen and phosphorus in the form of slow-release fertilizer (SRF), lactate, yeast extract (YE), and Tween 80. When added to the sediment individually, all tested agents enhanced the degradation of PAHs, including naphthalene, acenaphthene, anthracene, fluorene, phenanthrene, fluoranthene, pyrene, chrysene, and benzo [a] pyrene. Moreover, the combination of SRF, Tween 80, and lactate increased the PAH degradation rate 1.2-8.2 times above that of untreated sediment (0.01-10 ${\mu}g$ PAH/ kg dry sediment/day). Our results indicated that in situ contaminant PAHs in anoxic sediment, including high molecular weight PAHs, were degraded biologically and that the addition of stimulators increased the biodegradation potential of the intrinsic microbial populations. Our results will contribute to the development of new strategies for in situ treatment of PAH-contaminated anoxic sediments.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제31권8호
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• pp.1163-1174
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• 2021

Casein-derived antioxidant peptides by using microbial proteases have gained increasing attention. Combination of two microbial proteases, Protin SD-NY10 and Protease A "Amano" 2SD, was employed to hydrolyze casein to obtain potential antioxidant peptides that were identified by LC-MS/MS, chemically synthesized and characterized in a oxidatively damaged HepG2 cell model. Four peptides, YQLD, FSDIPNPIGSEN, FSDIPNPIGSE, YFYP were found to possess high 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging ability. Evaluation with HepG2 cells showed that the 4 peptides at low concentrations (< 1.0 mg/ml) protected the cells against oxidative damage. The 4 peptides exhibited different levels of antioxidant activity by stimulating mRNA and protein expression of the antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), as well as nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), but decreasing the mRNA expression of Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1). Furthermore, these peptides decreased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA), but increased glutathione (GSH) production in HepG2 cells. Therefore, the 4 casein-derived peptides obtained by using microbial proteases exhibited different antioxidant activity by activating the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway, and they could serve as potential antioxidant agents in functional foods or pharmaceutic preparation.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.259-268
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• 2023

Rhodococcus sp. 3-2 strain has been reported to degrade benzimidazole-based pesticides, such as benomyl and carbendazim. Therefore, this study aimed to optimize culture medium composition and culture conditions to achieve cost-effective and efficient large-scale production of the Rhodococcus sp. 3-2 strain. The study identified that the optimal media composition for mass culture comprised 0.5% glucose, 0.5% yeast extract, 0.15% NaCl, 0.5% K₂HPO₄, 0.5% sodium succinate, and 0.1% MgSO₄. Additionally, a microbial agent was developed using a 1.5-ton fermenter, with skim milk (20%), monosodium glutamate (15%), and vitamin C (2%) as key components. The storage stability of the microbial agent has been confirmed, with advantages of low temperature conservation, which helps to sustain efficacy for at least six months. We also assessed the benomyl degradation activity of the microbial agent within field soil. The results revealed an over 90% degradation rate when the concentration of viable cells exceeded 2.65 × 10⁶ CFU/g after a minimum of five weeks had elapsed. Based on these findings, Rhodococcus sp. 3-2 strain can be considered a cost-effective microbial agent with diverse agricultural applications.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.70-76
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• 2017

Objectives: This on-site study was performed to evaluate the reduction efficiency of an air cleaner on particulate matters and biological agents in a swine facility. Materials and Methods: Particulate matter was measured using a real-time monitoring recorder and biological agents were sampled with a one-stage impactor and then analyzed based on the microbial culture method. An experimental process for the reduction effect on airborne pollutants through air cleaner operation consisted of three conditions: no treatment, wet scrapper by water spray and wet scrapper by disinfectant spray. Results: Geometric mean levels of particulate matter(TSP, $PM_{10}$, $PM_{2.5}$ and $PM_1$) were presented at $1,608{\mu}g/m^3$, $1,373.8{\mu}g/m^3$, $401.8{\mu}g/m^3$ and $144.5{\mu}g/m^3$ for no treatment; $1,503{\mu}g/m^3$, $1,017{\mu}g/m^3$, $159.4{\mu}g/m^3$ and $69.8{\mu}g/m^3$ for wet scrapper by water spray; and $1,222.17{\mu}g/m^3$, $477.17{\mu}g/m^3$, $33.2{\mu}g/m^3$ and $11.1{\mu}g/m^3$ for wet scrapper by disinfectant spray, respectively. In the case of biological agents, the geometric averaged concentrations of total airborne bacteria and fungi were as follows: $45,371cfu/m^3$ and $13,474cfu/m^3$ for no treatment, $43,286cfu/m^3$ and $8,610cfu/m^3$ for wet scrapper by water spray, and $2,440cfu/m^3$ and 1,867 cfu/ for wet scrapper by disinfectant spray, respectively. Regardless of particulate matter and biological agent, the highest concentrations were found for no treatment, while the lowest concentrations were found with wet scrapper by disinfectant spray. Conclusions: Based on the results obtained from this on-site evaluation, there was a significant reduction effect on particulate matter and biological agents through the application of an air cleaner in this study.

• 식물병연구
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.129-136
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• 2021

벼는 전 세계 30억 인구의 식량 공급원으로 아시아 인구의 약 절반이 쌀을 식량자원으로 의존하며 100개 이상의 국가에서 재배되고 있다. 따라서 벼의 병해충에 따른 경제적 손실과 수확량 감소는 식량 수요와 공급을 위협할 수 있다. 벼에 발생하는 병해충을 방제하기 위해 가장 일반적으로 사용되는 방법은 농약을 통한 화학적 방제이다. 그러나 이러한 농약을 통한 환경 오염, 잔류 독성, 내성 병원균 출현, 토양 품질 저하 및 생물 다양성 파괴 등의 문제를 야기할 수 있다. 벼의 병해를 방제하기 위한 최근의 대안으로 미생물을 포함한 환경친화적인 생물학적 방제에 대한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 미생물 작용제는 식물 병원균과의 경쟁, 항생제 효과 및 기생을 통해 식물 병을 방제 할 수 있다. 벼 근권에서 분리한 미생물들, 예를들어 Bacillus spp., Pseudomonas spp., Trichoderma sp. 등은 벼에 발생하는 다양한 곰팡이 및 세균 병들에 대한 생물 방제제로 사용가능성이 보고되었는데, 특히 벼도열병, 벼 잎집무늬마름병, 벼 흰잎마름병, 벼 깨씨무늬병 및 벼 키다리병을 방제하는 것으로 보고되었다. 이 리뷰에서는 벼에 발생하는 다양한 병에 대한 생물 방제제로서 미생물들이 적용된 연구들에 대하여 논의하였다.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.357-364
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• 2013

비벡터링은 벌이 수정활동을 하는 동안에 이들로 하여금 병해충 방제용 미생물 제제를 식물체에 전달하게 하여 생력적으로 병해충 발생을 억제시킬 수 있게 하는 새로운 작물보호 기술이다. 국립농업과학원 시험포장과 농가포장의 방울토마토 시설하우스에서 화분매개충인 뒤영벌(Bombus terrestris), 미생물제제인 바실러스 서브틸리스(Bacillus subtilis), 그리고 자체 제작한 분배장치를 이용하여 비벡터링 시험을 수행하였고, 식물체에 전파된 미생물제제의 양과 비율을 측정하였다. 분배장치를 통과한 벌 충체에는 $9.0{\times}10^5{\sim}1.9{\times}10^6$의 세균이 검출되었다. 농과원 시험포장 방울토마토 꽃에서 측정된 세균수는 꽃당 2,600-8,600개 였으며, 80-100%의 꽃에서 검출되었다. 미생물제제를 주 1회와 주 2회 교체한 경우 처리간에는 유의한 차이가 발견되지 않았다. 농가포장에서는 꽃당 1,800-2,400개를 83-93%의 꽃에서 검출할 수 있었고, 비벡터링시험전에 비해 세균수가 75배 증가되었다. 비벡터링 시험에 따른 벌 사망률은 22% 정도로 무처리구와 차이는 없었고, 따라서 미생물제제가 뒤영벌에 대한 부작용은 거의 없는 것으로 판단되었다. 비벡터링 기술 적용에 따른 방울토마토의 수확량은 무처리구와 비교해서 차이가 없었다. 앞으로 뒤영벌에 안전하면서 병해충에 대한 방제효과가 좋은 미생물 제제들을 선발하고, 병해충 발생에 따라 이 기술의 운용 전략 등을 세심하게 가다듬으면 화분매개곤충을 이용하는 토마토, 딸기 재배에서 이 기술의 실용화는 매우 가까이에 왔다고 볼 수 있다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.237-244
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• 2009

치근단 감염 시 물리적인 작용으로 증상이 완화되지 않을 때, 근관 내 세균을 제거하기 위해 항균성을 지닌 소독제나 세척제가 필요하다. 천연항균제에 대한 관심이 증가하면서 여러 연구들에 의해 고추냉이 추출물의 구성 성분 중 하나인 allyl isothiocyanate에 대한 항균성이 밝혀졌다. 이에 본 연구에서는 근관내 감염시 자주 발견되는 세균들 중 편성혐기성 세균인 Fusobacterium nucleatum, Prevotella nigrescence, 그리고 항생제에 내성이 커서 항균 작용실험 시 대조균으로 자주 사용되는 Clostidial perfringens에 대한 서양산 고추냉이 뿌리 추출물의 항균효과를 알아보고, 대표적인 항균제인 클로르헥시딘과 비교하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 본 연구에 사용된 3종의 편성 혐기성 세균에 대한 서양산 고추냉이 뿌리 추출물의 최소 억제 농도는 평균 87-470 ppm, 최소 살균 농도는 평균 156-625 ppm으로 F. nucleatum에 대해 가장 강한 항균효과를 나타내었으며, 항균제에 저항성 이 큰 C. perfringens에도 항균효과를 나타내었다. 2. 본 연구에 사용된 3종의 편성 혐기성 세균에 대한 클로르헥시딘의 최소억제 농도는 평균 3.12-6.25 ppm, 최소 살균 농도는 평균 10.94 ppm이었다. 3. 서양산 고추냉이 뿌리 추출물은 87-470 ppm의 농도에서 3.12-6.25 ppm의 클로르헥시딘과 비슷한 세균성장 억제 효과를 가지며 156-625 ppm의 서양산 고추냉이 뿌리 추출물은 10.94 ppm의 클로르헥시딘과 비슷한 살균 효과를 보였다.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.331-337
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• 2003

Unicellular green algae of the genus Dunaliella thrive in extreme environmental conditions such as high salinity, low pH, high irradiance and subzero temperatures. Species of Dunaliella are well known in the alga biotechnological industry and are employed widely for the production of valuable biochemicals, such as carotenoids. Some strains of Dunaliella are cultivated commercially in large outdoor ponds and are harvested to produce dry algal meals, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids and oils for the health food industry, and coloring agents for the food and cosmetic industries. During the past decade, the advances in molecular biology and biochemistry of microalgae, along with the advances in biotechnology of microalgal mass cultivation, enabled this microalga to become a staple of commercial exploitation. In particular, the advent of molecular biology and mutagenesis in Dunaliella has permitted enhancements in the carotenoids content of this green alga, making it more attractive for biotechnological applications. Accordingly, the present review summarizes the recent developments and advances in biotechnology of carotenoid production in Dunaliella.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제32권11호
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• pp.3928-3932
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• 2011

We synthesized peptide-resin conjugates (1 and 2) by immobilizing ${\beta}$-sheet antibacterial peptide and ${\alpha}$ helical antibacterial peptide on PEG-PS resin, respectively. Conjugate 1 showed considerable antibacterial activity in various conditions, whereas conjugate 2 did not exhibit antibacterial activity. The growths of various bacteria were inhibited by conjugate 1 even at lower concentrations than MIC. Conjugate 1 killed bacteria at MIC and had a potent synergistic effect with current antibacterial agents such as vancomycin and tetracycline, respectively. Overall results indicate that polymer surface modification using antibacterial ${\beta}$ sheet peptide is a powerful way to prevent microbial contamination on polymer surfaces.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제32권11호
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• pp.3996-4000
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• 2011

In an attempt to find a new class of anti microbial agents, a series of thiazolidinone and their 5-arylidene derivatives containing 4-(4-methyl benzamido)-benzoyl moiety were synthesized via the reaction of benzocaine with appropriate chemical reagents. These compounds were screened for their antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus thuringiensis), Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and antifungal activity against Botrytis fabae, Fusarium oxysporan and Candida albicans. On the other hand the synthesized compounds were also screened for their anti tubercular activity. IR, $^1H$ NMR, $^{13}C$ NMR and MS spectral analyses established the structures of the newly synthesized compounds. The results revealed that some of these compounds have shown promising antimicrobial and anti tubercular activity in comparison with standard drugs.