• ALGAE
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.271-276
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• 2004

One hundred and fifty four micro algal strains, newly isolated from nationwide freshwaters in Korea, were screened for their anticancer, ant diabetic, and antibiotic activities. The micro algal strains were cultured with different nutritional conditions that were divided into 4 groups as follows; a normal Allen medium, nitrogen (N)-limited medium, phosphorus (P)-limited medium, and N and P-limited medium. Algal biomass was extracted with a mixture of acetone:H₂O (1:1, v:v) and the extracts were used for the screening of bioactive materials. Anticancer, ant diabetic, and antibiotic materials were screened by the methods of vaccinia Hl-related protein tyrosine phosphates (VHR DS-PTPase) inhibition, protein tyrosine phosphates 1B (PTP1B) inhibition, and paper disk. The inhibition activity of VHR DS-PTPase was observed in 18 strains, having a maximum 79% inhibition from Anabaena affinis and the inhibition activity of PTP1B was observed in 9 strains, having a maximum 97% from Sphaerocystis schroeteri. Microcystis aeruginosa incubated in an N and P-limited medium showed antibiotic activity in 8 species out of 13 pathogenic bacteria. As a whole, it seemed that the stressed condition such as N and/or P limitation increased the production of bioactive materials in micro algae.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.65-78
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• 2013

The present investigation deals with the corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 1M $H_2SO_4$ with 1, 4-dihydro pyridine and its derivatives prepared using microwave activation method. The synthesis of inhibitor was confirmed by IR spectra. The effect of 1, 4-dihydropyridine derivatives on the corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 1M $H_2SO_4$ was studied using weight loss and electrochemical polarization techniques. Influence of temperature (303-333K) and synergistic effect of halide ions ($I^-$, $Br^-$ and $Cl^-$) on the inhibition behaviour was also studied. Corrosion products on the metal surface were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and a possible mechanism of inhibition by the compounds is suggested. Thermodynamic parameters were calculated using weight loss data in order to elaborate the mechanism of corrosion inhibition. Polarization measurements revealed that the studied compounds acted as mixed type inhibitor but slightly anodic in nature. Electrochemical impedance measurements revealed that the compounds were adsorbed onto the carbon steel surface and the adsorption obeyed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The synergistic effect of halide ions on the IE increases with increase in concentration. The IE obtained from atomic absorption spectrophotometric studies was found to be in good agreement with that obtained from the conventional weight loss method. SEM revealed the information of a smooth, dense protective layer in presence of the inhibitors.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.13-19
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• 1976

Serum levels of human placental lactogen have been measured by hemagglutination-inhibition reaction in 67 normal pregnant state and in 15 postpartum 24 hour state, HAIR is less sensitive and reliable method than radioimmunoassay, but simple, rapid, less expensive and fairly accurate, so it is more helpful in screening of large antenatal population with or without high risk complications. 1) Sensitivity of HPL-HAIR test kit was $0.1{\mu}g$/ml of H.P.L. serum level and had no cross reaction to HCG or male serum or non-pregenant female or newborn infant, 2) H.P.L. value was around $2{\mu}g$/ml until 24th week of pregnancy and rose to $6{\sim}8$ ${\mu}g$/ml continuously until about 36th week of pregnancy and then slightly decreased or stationary. 3) H.P.L. value in postpartum 24 hour state was undetectable. 4) There was poor correlation between maternal serum H.P.L. value at term and baby weight.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.414-421
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• 1999

Helicobacter pylori were found to be resistant to azide but sensitive to vanadate, suggesting that defect in the P-type ATPase activity rather than F-type ATPase would be lethal to cell survival or growth. To elucidate the relationship between this enzyme inhibition and H. pylori death, we determined the effect of omeprazole (OMP) plus vanadate on enzyme activity and cell growth. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC; ca. 0.8$\mu$mol/disk) of vanadate for H. pylori growth was lowered over l0-fold with the aid of OMP, whereby its inhibitory potential toward the P-type ATPase activity was diametrically increased. Alternatively, we found that this enzyme activity was essential for active transport in H. pylori. From these observations, we strongly suggest that the immediate cause of the growth inhibition of H. pylori cells with OMP and/or vanadate might be defective in the cell's active transport due to the lack of P-type ATPase activity. From the spectral data with circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy, we found that activated OMP (OAS) at concentration below MIC did not disrupt helical structures of membrane proteins. Separately, we determined the cytopathic effect of OAS by SDS-PAGE, indicating the change in the production of cytoplasmic protein but not cell membrane.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.640-646
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• 2003

감귤 6종류의 종자를 메탄올로 추출하여 이들 추출물에 의한 N-nitrosodimethylamine(NDMA) 생성억제효과를 검정하였다. 감귤류 종자의 수분함량은 4∼6%, 조단백질 함량 11∼15%, 조지방 32∼46%, 탄수화물 함량은 22∼45%이었으며, 회분함량은 2∼4%, 플라보노이드는 12∼24mg%, 폴리페놀함량은 22∼53mg%이었다. 감귤종자 메탄올 추출물의 추출수율은 0.7∼1.1%, 고형분 함량은 0.8∼1.2%이었다. 감귤종자 메탄올추출물에 의한 아질산염의 소거효과는 추출물의 첨가량이 증가할수록 그 소거율이 증가였다. 또한 아질산염 소거능은 pH 의존성이 커서, pH 1.2(42.7∼96.9%)에서 높은 가장 높은 소거효과를 보였으며 pH 6.0(19.9∼62.6%)에서 가장 낮은 효과를 보였다. 게다가 반응시간에 따른 아질산염 소거효과는 3시간 반응시켰을 때 가장 높았다. NDMA 생성 억제효과는 감귤 종자 추출물의 농도가 증가할수록 컸다. 즉 감귤종자 추출물을 각각 1, 3 및 5$m\ell$ 첨가하였을 때 NDMA 생성 억제율은 각각 1.2∼39.8%, 21.3∼60.1% 및 47.4∼94.0%이었다.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.215-221
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• 1993

Bioactivity of the extract from various processed garlic was evaluated based on the inhibition of lipoxygenase(LPO), and the effect of some stabilizers on the bioactivity was investigated. Water, ethanol or chloroform extract of 30 min boiled garlic showed 75%, 76% or 70% inhibition, respectively, compared to extracts of fresh garlic. In pickled garlic, LPO inhibition decreased gradually during storage. Chloroform extract of 40 day-stored pickled garlic inhibited LPO by 77%, and even on 60th day storage it still retained inhibitory effect of 73%, compared to that of fresh garlic. Meanwhile, the powdered (freeze-dried) garlic showed more bioactivity(80%) than the other processed garlics, and moreover, the jrreversible/unstable components seem to be stabilized by freeze-drying. The optimum pH for stabilization of bioactive components in garlic macerate was pH 3 for 48 hr incubation and pH 11 for 6 hr incubation. In addition, the effect of NaCl was not so great, although but maximal stabilization was observed at 150 mM. Stabilizing effect of $\alpha$-tocopherol was markedly great, and at 6mM it showed 308% stabilizing effect after 48hr incubation. More stabilizing effect was observed at lower concentrations of ascorbic acid($\leq$0.6mM) than higher concentrations. The stabilizing effect of soybean oil was found to be remarkable only during initial period(6 hr) of incubation.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.331-338
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• 2020

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the total phenol and total flavonoid contents and antioxidant activity of steam-treated leaves and rhizomes of Polygonatum sibiricum Redoute. In addition, we aimed to confirm their potential use as cosmetic materials by investigating their anti-aging and skin-whitening activity. Methods and Results: The leaves and rhizomes of P. sibiricum were treated with steam at different temperatures for different durations, and the antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activity) and total phenol and total flavonoid contents of each sample were tested. The steam temperature and treatment duration siginificantly affected the antioxidant activity and, total phenol and total flavonoid content of the leaves and rhizome of P. sibiricum. Treating the P. sibiricum samples with steam at 120℃ for 12 h, yielded higher total phenol and total flavonoid contents. Comparatively, the samples treated with steam at 120℃ for 12 to 24 h showed significantly higher antioxidant activity. Further, the steamed samples of P. sibiricum demonstrated collagenase and tyrosinase inhibition activity, which indicated their anti-aging and skin-whitening properties. The samples steamed at 120℃ for 12 h, exhibited higher collagenase and tyrosinase inhibition activity. Conclusions: Leaves and rhizomes of P. sibiricum steamed at 120℃ for 12 h, showed highest antioxidant activity and, total phenol and total flavonoid contents than all other samples. Our results indicate the potential of using P. sibiricum as a cosmetic material by confirming its excellent anti-aging and whitening activity.

• 유기물자원화
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.5-13
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• 2021

가축분뇨의 요소에서 유래하는 암모니아는 미세먼지(PM2.5) 생성의 주요 전구체로 작용하여 대기질을 저하시키고 공중 보건에 유해한 영향을 미치는 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 Acetohydroxamic acid(AHA)의 주입에 따른 요소로부터 암모니아 전환의 억제에 대한 효과를 평가하는 것이었다. 실험은 다양한 요소 농도(500-4,000 mg Urea-N/L), AHA 농도(0-4,000 mg AHA/L), pH(pH 6-10) 및 온도(10-35℃)범위에서 수행되었다. 그 결과 AHA 농도가 높을수록 Urease 억제 효율이 증가함을 보여주었다. 그러나 특정 Urease 억제 활성은 pH가 높을수록 감소하여 pH 6에서 867.1±6.7 Unit/g AHA, pH 10에서 1,167.9±17.4 Unit/g AHA를 나타냈다. AHA와 대조군 모두에서 높은 온도에서 요소분해효소 억제 효율이 감소됨을 확인하였다. 본 연구결과를 통해 AHA가 가축분뇨 관리에서 암모니아 배출을 줄이기 위한 요소분해효소 억제제로 사용될 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.103-109
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• 2003

The cellular mechanisms that contribute to the acceleration of atherosclerosis in diabetes are poorly understood. Therefore, the potential mechanisms involved in the diabetes-dependent increase in vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation was investigated. Using primary culture of VSMC from streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat aorta, cell proliferation assay showed two-fold increase in cell number accompanied with enhanced superoxide generation compared to normal VSMC, 2 days after plating. Both the increased superoxide production and cell proliferation in diabetic VSMC were significantly attenuated by not only tiron (1 mM), a superoxide scavenger, but also by diphenyleneiodonium (DPI; $10{\mu}M$), an NAD(P)H oxidase inhibitor. NAD(P)H oxidase activity in diabetic VSMC was significantly higher than that in control cell, accompanied with increased mRNA expression of p22phox, a membrane subunit of oxidase. Furthermore, inhibition of p22phox expression by transfection of antisense p22phox oligonucleotides into diabetic VSMC resulted in a decrease in superoxide production, which was accompanied by a significant inhibition of cell proliferation. Based on these results, it is suggested that diabetes-associated increase in NAD(P)H oxidase activity via enhanced expression of p22phox contributes to augmented VSMC proliferation in diabetic rats.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.496-500
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• 1990

Pepsin(8mg/ml)에 의한 0.02 casein의 효소적 가수분해반응에 저해물질의 저해활성은 저해물질농도 20Mu/gml까지는 비례관계였으며,$IC_{50}$ 은 15${\mu}g$/ml였다. 저해물질의 pH 안정성은 pH5-9 범위내에서 $100^{\circ}C$, 10분 가열하였을 때 안정하였고, 열안정성은 pH7.0, $100^{\circ}C$에 20분까지는 100 저해활성이 나타나 비교적 안정하였다. 효소-저해물질 복합체는 형성되었으며 Lineveaver-Burk plot상에서 비경쟁적 저해양식이었다.