• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.20-24
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• 2011

PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to identify in vitro antimicrobial activity of the tissue conditioner containing silver nanoparticles on microbial strains, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Experimental disc samples ($20.0{\times}3.0$ mm) of tissue conditioner (GC Soft-Liner, GC cooperation, Tokyo, Japan) containing 0.1 - 3.0% silver nanoparticles (0%: control) were fabricated. Samples were placed on separate culture plate dish and microbial suspensions (100 ${\mu}L$) of tested strains were inoculated then incubated at $37^{\circ}C$. Microbial growth was verified at 24 hrs and 72 hrs and the antimicrobial effects of samples were evaluated as a percentage of viable cells in withdrawn suspension (100 ${\mu}L$). Data were recorded as the mean of three colony forming unit (CFU) numerations and the borderline of the antimicrobial effect was determined at 0.1% viable cells. RESULTS. A 0.1% silver nanoparticles combined to tissue conditioner displayed minimal bactericidal effect against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans strains, a 0.5% for fungal strain. Control group did not show any microbial inhibitory effect and there were no statistical difference between 24 hrs and extended 72 hrs incubation time (P > .05). CONCLUSION. Within the limitation of this in vitro study, the results suggest that the tissue conditioner containing silver nanoparticles could be an antimicrobial dental material in denture plaque control. Further mechanical stability and toxicity studies are still required.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.57-63
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• 2013

This study compared the antimicrobial activity and total phenolic content of three Pinus plants (Pinus densiflora, P. thunbergii, P. rigida) for the first time. The antimicrobial activity of the water fraction of methanol extract of fresh leaves was stronger than that of fallen leaves at any concentrations. The water fraction of crude methanol extract from fresh leaves of P. thunbergii showed a higher growth inhibitory activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria than that of P. densiflora and P. rigida. The results from the disc diffusion method followed by measurements of minimal inhibition concentration (MIC) indicate that Bacillus subtilis was the most sensitive microorganism with the lowest MIC value. The highest total phenolic content was found in fresh leaves of P. rigida and P. thunbergii. The assay showed that the fresh leaves of the three Pinus plants contained higher total phenolic content than fallen leaves of the three plants. The antimicrobial activity was related with the total phenolic content.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.61-64
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• 2015

A number of dynamic stabilization systems have been used to overcome the problems associated with spinal fusion with rigid fixation recently and the demand for an ideal dynamic stabilization system is greater for younger patients with multisegment disc degeneration. Nitinol, a shape memory alloy of nickel and titanium, is flexible at low temperatures and regains its original shape when heated, and the Nitinol shape memory loop (SML) implant has been used as a posterior tension band mostly in decompressive laminectomy cases because the Nitinol implant has various characteristics such as high elasticity and a tensile force, flexibility, and biological compatibility. The reported short-term outcomes of the application of SMLs as posterior column supporters in cervical and lumbar decompressive laminectomies seem to be positive, and complications are minimal except for the rare occurrence of pullout and fracture of the SML. However, there was no report of neurological complications related to neural compression in spite of the use of the loop of SML in the epidural space. The authors report a case of delayed development of radiating pain caused by subsidence of the SML resulting epidural compression.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.487-493
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• 2016

The antimicrobial activity of bovine lactoferrin hydrolysates (bLFH) was measured against Pseudomonas strains (P. syringae and P. fluorescens) in vitro. To compare susceptibility to bLFH, minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) values were determined using chemiluminescence assays and paper disc plate assays. Antimicrobial effect against P. fluorescens was not observed by either assay, suggesting that bLFH did not exhibit antimicrobial activity against P. fluorescens. However, a significant inhibition of P. syringae growth was observed in the presence of bLFH. The addition of bLFH in liquid or solid medium inhibited growth of P. syringae in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, a bLFH peptide with antimicrobial activity toward P. syringae was isolated and identified. The N-terminal amino acid sequences of thus obtained antimicrobial bLFH peptides were analyzed by a protein sequencer and were found to be Leu-Arg-Ile-Pro-Ser-Lys-Val-Asp-Ser-Ala and Phe-Lys-Cys-Arg-Arg-Trp-Gln-Trp-Arg-Met. The latter peptide sequence is known to be characteristic of lactoferricin. Therefore, in the present study, we identified a new antimicrobial peptide against P. syringae, present within the N-terminus and possessing the amino acid sequence of Leu-Arg-Ile-Pro-Ser-Lys-Val-Asp-Ser-Ala.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.15-26
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• 2013

Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate antimicrobial activity of Huanggeumjakyak- tang water extract against MRSA. Methods The antibacterial activities of Huanggeumjakyak-tang were evaluated against 3 strains of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and 1 standard Methicillinsusceptible S. aureus (MSSA) strain by using the disc diffusion method, minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) assay, colorimetric assay using MTT test, checkerboard dilution test and time-kill assay was performed under dark. Results The MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) of Huanggeumjakyak-tang water extract against S. aureus strains ranged from 1,000 to $2,000{\mu}g/ml$. So we confirmed that it has a strong antibacterial effect. Also the combinations of Huanggeumjakyak-tang water extract and conventional antibiotics exhibited improved inhibition of MRSA with synergy effect. Conclusions The results obtained in this study suggest that Huanggeumjakyak-tang water extract showed antibacterial effect against MRSA, and it also showed reducing effect on the side-effect problems that are the major weak points of traditional antibiotics.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제30권7호
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• pp.870-875
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• 2001

Objectives : Anterior tunnelling technique consist of anterior cervical fractional interspace decompression without fusion. This method provides sufficient space for adequate neuroforaminal decompression but avoids the need for fusion or fixation. We report early clinical results of 32 cases that underwent anterior tunnelling operation for treatment of cervical radiculopathy. Methods : This method is identical to conventional approach until the exposure of anterior cervical body and bilateral retraction of longus colli is made. A vertical window is then made at the vertebral bodies and disc space lateral to the insertion site of the longus colli. The window is deepened with drilling that follows a tunnelling fashion down to the compressive lesion. We analyzed clinical results from 32 patients who treated between December 1998 and August 2000. Results : Satisfactory results were obtained in 87% of the patients. Two patients required revision surgery. None revealed surgical spinal instability on last follow-up. Conclusion : Anterior tunnelling operation is an acceptable surgical option for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy. Its advantages are short hospitalization, minimal postoperative discomfort, and technical feasibility.

• 약학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.89-94
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• 1998

Propionibacterium acnes is the pharmacological target site of antiacne drugs. We have examined the antiacne activity of ninety seven natural products which have been used as Korean traditional medicines in various skin disorders. The antibacterial activity of extracts from the natural products were evaluated against P. acnes ATCC 9616 by disc method. Twelve natural products showed the potent antibacterial activity against P. acnes, and were, selected for the minimal inhibitory concentration(MC) against P. acnes. MICs of nine extracts were below 0.3% (w/v) and Sophora flavescens showed the most potent activity with a MIC of less than 0.008%(w/v) against P. acnes. Thus, the results suggest that nine natural products including S. flavescens can be developed as sources of promising potent antiacne agents.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제17권9호통권89호
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• pp.1278-1283
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• 2007

시중에서 사용되고 있는 일반 소독제를 대상으로 하여 병원 미생물의 내성 빈도를 검토한 결과는 약 30%였다. 그 중에서 푸드세프 (산화제 중 할로겐 계 소독약)와 동인테고 (양성 계면 활성제) 및 Iodo 175 (양성 계면 활성제)는 병원 미생물에 대해 낮은 감수성을 나타냈었을 뿐 아니라, 시험에 사용된 다른 소독제에 비하여 높은 내성 빈도를 나타내었다. 소독제 내성 균주를 사용해서 항생제 내성을 MIC test와 paper disc 방법으로 확인한 결과 30%의 내성 빈도를 나타내었다. 다른 항생제에 비해 aminoglycoside 계의 항생제인 gentamycin, kanamycin, streptomycin에서 높은 내성 빈도를 나타냄을 확인할 수 있었다. 본 연구실에서 제주도 손바닥 선인장으로부터 추출${\cdot}$분획한 MBT-01108 물질을 소독제와 항생제에 내성을 획득한 내성균에 상용했을 경우 내성이 생기지 않을 뿐 아니라, 내성균이 자라지 못하였다. 또한 현재 문제시되고 있는 다제 내성균인 MRSA, R-Pseudomonas aeruginosa, VRE, E. coli O157에 사용했을 경우에도 마찬가지의 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 이상에서 살펴 본 바와 같이 손바닥 선인장에서 추출 ${\cdot}$ 분획한 MBT-01108 물질은 기존의 항생제와는 다른 기작으로 작용을 할 것으로 생각되고, 신규 항균 활성 물질의 약제 개발에 그 유용성이 매우 클 것으로 기대되며 여러 가지 항균성 생활 제품의 개발에도 유용할 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.470-475
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• 2005

목초액의 천연보존료로서의 이용성을 검토하기 위하여 기계식 전용탄화로에서 제조된 목초액을 대상으로 항균활성과 총페놀성 화합물의 함량을 측정하였다.목초액을 농축하여 얻은 조추출물과 극성에 따라 분획한 용매분획물의 항균성을 측정한 결과 식중독균인 Salmonella enteritidis, Escherichia coli O157, Shigella sonnei, Yersinia enterocolitica, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Listeria monocytogenes에 대하여 항균성을 나타내었다. 특히 hexane 분획과 ethyl acetate 분획이 다른 분획보다 항균성이 강하게 나타났으며, 균종별로는 Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes 등 그람 양성균이 그람 음성균에 비하여 항균활성이 높게 나타났다. 최소생육저해농도는 Listeria monocytogenes에 대해서는 두 분획 모두 125 μg/mL의 농도에서 생육을 억제하여 가장 높은 항균성을 보였고, Yersinia enterocolitica와 Staphylococcus aureus에 대하여 ethyl acetate 분획은 250 ${\mu}g/mL$ hexane 분획은 500 ${\mu}g/mL$의 농도에서 생육을 억제하였고 대부분의 다른 균에서도 hexane 분획과 ethyl acetate 분획은 500 ${\mu}g/mL$~1,000 ${\mu}g/mL$ 농도에서 생육을 억제하였다. 목초액의 ethyl acetate 분획을 silica gel column chromatography로 정제한 후 항균성을 시험한 결과 P-1과 P-2 fraction에서 강한 항균성 물질이 존재함을 확인하였다. 목초액의 조추출물과 용매분획물의 총페놀화합물의 함량을 측정한 결과 ethyl acetate 분획과 hexane 분획이 각각 488.3 mg/g와 403.8 mg/g으로 다른 분획에 비해 페놀성 물질의 함량이 높게 나타나 목초액의 항균성 물질은 페놀성 물질일 것으로 판단되었다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.332-340
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• 2011

Objective : Pyogenic spondylitis often results in acute neurological deterioration requiring adequate surgical intervention and appropriate antibiotic treatment. The purpose of this study was to conduct an analysis of the clinical effect of continuous irrigation via laminotomy in a series of patients with pyogenic spondylitis in thoracic and lumbar spine. Methods : The authors conducted a retrospective investigation of 31 consecutive patients with pyogenic thoracic and lumbar spondylitis who underwent continuous irrigation through laminotomy from 2004 to 2008. The study included 22 men and 9 women, ranging in age from 38 to 78 years (mean 58.1 years). The average follow-up duration was 13.4 months (range, 8-34 months). We performed debridement and abscess removal after simple laminotomy, and then washed out epidural and disc space using a continuous irrigation system. Broad spectrum antibiotics were administered empirically and changed according to the subsequent culture result. Clinical outcomes were based on the low back outcome scale (LBOS), visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and Frankel grade at the last follow-up. Radiological assessment involved plain radiographs, including functional views. Results : Common predisposing factors included local injection for pain therapy, diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, and liver cirrhosis. Causative microorganisms were identified in 22 cases (70.9%) : Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus spp. were the main organisms. After surgery, LBOS, VAS score, and Frankel grade showed significant improvement in most patients. Spinal stability was maintained during the follow-up period, making secondary reconstructive surgery unnecessary for all patients, except one. Conclusion : Simple laminotomy with continuous irrigation by insertion of a catheter into intervertebral disc space or epidural space was minimally invasive and effective in the treatment of pyogenic spondylitis. This procedure could be a beneficial treatment option in patients with thoracolumbar spondylitis combined with minimal or moderate destructive change of vertebrae.