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Stabilization of .betha.-D-galactosidase from heat and chemical inactivation with the extract of panax ginseng C. A. Meyer

  • Kim, Doo-Ha;Hahn, Younghe;Hong, Soon-Keun
    • Archives of Pharmacal Research
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.45-52
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    • 1982
  • Staibilization effect of Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer on .betha.-D-Galactosidase inactivation was proved by kinetic studies of thermal inactivation of the enzyme. The water extract Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer showed stabilization activity at minimal concentration of 10ppm. The methanolic extract was purified to obtain ginseng saponins, and two groups of the ginsenosides, i. e. protopanaxadiol and protopanaxatriol were isolated. They also showed a protective effect against the thermal and chemical inactivation of the enzyme; p-chloromercuribenzoic acid and hydroxylamine known as protein modifier greatly inactivated the enzyme but inactivation was significantly balocked by the ginseng component MG$^{2+}$, known as a cofactor, stabilized the enzyme and the poor stabilization effect by it was potentiated by ginseng components.s.

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Enigma of Small Peptides Ubiquitin and SUMO in Plants

  • Seo, Hak Soo
    • Korean Journal of Breeding Science
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    • v.42 no.4
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    • pp.339-343
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    • 2010
  • Post-translational covalent modifications by small molecules or peptides remodel target proteins. One such modification, made by ubiquitin or small ubiquitin-related modifier (SUMO), is a rapidly expanding field in cell signaling pathways. Ubiquitin attachment controls the turnover and degradation of target proteins while SUMO conjugation regulates their activity and function. Recent studies report many examples of cross-talk between ubiquitin and SUMO pathways, indicating that the boundary is no longer clear. Here, we review recent progress concerning how ubiquitin and SUMO participate in new regulatory roles in plant cell, and how ubiquitination and sumoylation control plant growth and development.

Effects of heat-moisture treatment of rice flour on the properties in tofu

  • An, Shu;Lee, Kwang Yeon;Lee, Hyeon Gyu
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.53 no.1
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    • pp.92-98
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    • 2021
  • The effects of heat-moisture treatment (HMT) on rice flour (RF) have been investigated for possibility of texture modifier in protein-based foods matrix, tofu. The optimum condition for preparation of tofu with maximum textural parameters was investigated by using response surface methodology (RSM). Rice flour was subjected to moisture content (10-30%) and heating temperature (100-140℃). Based on the response surface and superimposed plots, the optimized conditions of hydrothermally treated rice flour was as followed: moisture content, 22%; temperature, 130℃, which showed lower swelling power as compared to native RF and became more stable during continuous heating and agitation than native one. Tofu, prepared with HMT-RF, showed a denser network structure than that with RF, thereby inducing an increase in textural parameters. From the above results, the addition of HMT-RF could preserve the quality of tofu and be useful for developing an acceptable protein-based food product.

Enantiomeric Separation of Free Amino Acids Using N-alkyl-L-proline Copper(Ⅱ) Complex as Chiral Mobile Phase Additive in Reversed Phase Liquid Chromatography

  • Lee Sun Haing;Oh Tae Sub;Lee Hae Woon
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.280-285
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    • 1992
  • Enantiomeric separation of free amino acids has been achieved by a reversed phase liquid chromatography with addition of a Cu(Ⅱ) complex of N-alkyl-L-proline (alkyl: propyl, pentyl or octyl) to the mobile phase. The amino acids eluted were detected by a postcolumn OPA system. N-alkyl-L-proline was prepared and used as a chiral ligand of Cu(Ⅱ) chelate for the enantiomeric separation. The concentration of the Cu(Ⅱ) chelate, the organic modifier and pH affect the enantiomeric separation of free amino acids. The retention behaviour, varied with change in pH and the concentration of the Cu(Ⅱ) chelate, was different compared with those of the derivatized amino acids. The elution orders between D- and L-forms were consistent except histidine showing that L-forms elute earlier than D-forms. The retention mechanism for the enantiomeric separation can be illustrated by the stereospecificity of the ligand exchange reaction and the hydrophobic interaction between the substituent of amino acids and reversed phase, $C_18$.

Enantiomeric Separation of Amino Acids Using N-alkyl-L-proline Coated Stationary Phase

  • Lee Sun Haing;Oh Tae Sub;Lee Hae Woon
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.285-289
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    • 1992
  • Enantiomeric separation of underivatized amino acids using N-alkyl-L-proline (octyl, dodecyl or hexadecyl) coated HPLC has been accomplished. The anchoring N-alkyl groups of L-proline provides a permanent adsorption of there solving chiral agent on the hydrophobic interface layer of a reversed phase. The factors controlling retention and enantioselectivity such as the Cu(II) concentration, pH of the eluent, the type and concentration of organic modifier in the hydroorganic eluent, and extent of coating were examined. The elution orders between D- and L-amino acids were consistent, L-forms eluting first, except histidine and asparagine. The extremely high enantioselectivity $(\alpha$ upto 13 for proline) is observed. The retention mechanism for the chiral separation can be illustrated by a complexation and hydrophobic interaction.

Effects of Filler Types and Content on Shrinkage Behavior of Polypropylene Composites

  • Jung, Chun-Sik;Hwang, Seok-Ho
    • Elastomers and Composites
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    • v.57 no.3
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    • pp.107-113
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    • 2022
  • The effects of fillers [talc, calcium carbonate, glass fiber, and EBR (ethylene-butene rubber)] on the shrinkage and mechanical properties of injection-molded polypropylene composites were investigated. The shrinkage correlated with the shape of the filler particles: at the same amount added, glass fibers with a large aspect ratio had the greatest effect on the shrinkage of polypropylene composites, followed by flake-shaped talc and granular calcium carbonate. It was confirmed that the addition of EBR rubber as an impact strength modifier reduced shrinkage proportionally to the added content. In addition, the addition of glass fiber resulted in the greatest increases in tensile and flexural strengths.

SUMO pathway is required for ribosome biogenesis

  • Hong-Yeoul, Ryu
    • BMB Reports
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    • v.55 no.11
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    • pp.535-540
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    • 2022
  • Ribosomes, acting as the cellular factories for protein production, are essential for all living organisms. Ribosomes are composed of both proteins and RNAs and are established through the coordination of several steps, including transcription, maturation of ribosomal RNA (rRNA), and assembly of ribosomal proteins. In particular, diverse factors required for ribosome biogenesis, such as transcription factors, small nucleolar RNA (snoRNA)-associated proteins, and assembly factors, are tightly regulated by various post-translational modifications. Among these modifications, small ubiquitin-related modifier (SUMO) targets lots of proteins required for gene expression of ribosomal proteins, rRNA, and snoRNAs, rRNA processing, and ribosome assembly. The tight control of SUMOylation affects functions and locations of substrates. This review summarizes current studies and recent progress of SUMOylation-mediated regulation of ribosome biogenesis.

A Simple Method for Determining Residual p-arsanilic Acid in Aquatic Products using EDTA-Assisted Solvent Extraction and LC-MRM

  • Min Kyeong Kwon;Ye Bin Shin;Young Min Kim;Jin Hwan Kim;Ji Seong Kim;Yong Seok Choi
    • Mass Spectrometry Letters
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.36-41
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    • 2023
  • A simple method was developed to determine residual p-arsanilic acid (ASA), an organo-arsenic compound used as a feed additive, in aquatic products (eel, halibut, and shrimp) using EDTA-assisted solvent extraction and LC-MRM. The method was successfully validated in terms of specificity, linearity (coefficient of determination ≥ 0.995), accuracy (recovery or R, 72.72-78.73%), precision (the relative standard deviation of R, 2.08-6.98%), and sensitivity (the lower limit of quantitation, 5 ppb) according to CODEX guidelines (CAC-GL 71-2009). The use of EDTA in the extraction solvent and water with a suitable pH modifier as the reconstitution solvent may be the key factors for successful results. This is the first method that can be used for monitoring residual ASA in aquatic products using LC-MRM and could contribute to establishing a better aquatic product safety management system.

A Study on Synthesis and Evaluation of Sb-DTC (Sb-DTC의 합성 및 물성 평가에 관한 연구)

  • Cho, Wonoh;Lee, Ki-Hun;Jeon, In-Sik;Baik, Jin-Wook;Chung, Keunwoo;Kim, Young Woon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Conference
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    • 2000.11a
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    • pp.90-99
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    • 2000
  • This report describes the results of analysis, synthesis and evaluation of antimony dithiocarbamates (SbDTC). Sb-DTC were synthesized by reacting antimony oxide with dithiocarbamates whish were prepared by reaction of dialkylamines and carbon disulfide. The chemical structures and properties of synthesized Sb-DTCs in lab. were discussed. The frictional properties of SbDTC were tested with Four-Ball Wear Scar Tester and Four-Ball Extreme Tester by ASTM method.

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Development and Characterization of the Asphalt Binder with Low-heat and Crosslink Structured Additive

  • Eun Kyoung Lee;You Kyoung Kim
    • Elastomers and Composites
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    • v.57 no.4
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    • pp.222-230
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    • 2022
  • In this study, a low-heat additive with a crosslink structure was dispersed in asphalt to simultaneously lower the production temperature of, and to modify the asphalt binder. This low-heat additive was prepared by different feeding ratios of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) as polymer modifiers, and ZnO as a crosslinking agent. In order to confirm the crosslinking density and compatibility of the crosslink structured low-heat additive with asphalt, surface free energy, swelling ratio, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and scanning electron microscope (SEM) parameters were carefully investigated to examine this relationship, and the role of the crosslink structured low-heat additive. In addition, by measuring the penetration and softening point of the asphalt binder, it was confirmed that it corresponds to PG 64-22. With increasing ZnO in the crosslink structured low-heat additive, the swelling ratio decreased, leading to an increase in crosslinking density. The crosslink structured low-heat additive and the asphalt binder were found to be compatible with each other by DSC and SEM analysis.