• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.49-56
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• 2016

본 연구는 의료살균기술의 하나인 전극을 이용한 전기충격 살균법을 순환식 수경재배의 배양액 재순환을 위한 배액 살균기술로 활용하고, 배액의 전기살균소독시스템을 구축하고자 할 때, 살균소독 효과가 높으며, 친환경적이고 경제적인 배양액 살균소독기술의 개발 및 전기살균소독시스템에서 사용될 전극의 최적 조건을 구명하고 전기소독의 가능성을 확인하기 위해 수행되었다. 전기살균소독시스템 구축 시 적정 전극소재 구명을 위해 금속 전도체의 특성 조사 및 전기실험을 실시하여 배액의 pH와 EC변화유무와 침전물 발생여부 및 배액의 원소변화 유무를 분석하였다. 새로이 개발된 전기살균소독시스템 구축 시 가장 적합한 금속 전도체 전극소재로는 전기전도도가 높고, 저항이 적으며, 소재의 수급이 용이하고, 가격이 저렴한 스테인리스 스틸임을 확인하였으며. 또한 스테인리스 스틸을 전극으로 사용하였을 때, 전기를 공급하기 전과 24V 이내의 전기를 공급한 후의 배양액내 원소변화는 거의 없는 것으로 분석되었다. 전극의 두께보다는 넓이가 증가함에 따라 전류의 양이 증가하였으며 전극의 거리가 멀수록 목표 전류량에 도달하는 시간이 증가하였다. 적합한 전류량에 따른 주요 병원균의 살균력을 조사한 결과 대표적 세균병인 풋마름병의 원인균인 Ralstonia solanacearum가 전류 15V-3A 170초에서 97%가 사멸되는 것을 확인하였으며 곰팡이병인 Fusarium oxysporum은 24V-10A에서 98%의 살균력을 보였다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.477-483
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• 2016

Heat shock factors (Hsfs) are central regulators of abiotic stress responses, especially heat stress responses, in plants. In the current study, we characterized the activity of the Hsf gene HsfA3 in Arabidopsis under oxidative stress conditions. HsfA3 transcription in seedlings was induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS), exogenous hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$), and an endogenous $H_2O_2$ propagator, 2,5-dibromo-3-methyl-6-isopropyl-p-benzoquinone (DBMIB). HsfA3-overexpressing transgenic plants exhibited increased oxidative stress tolerance compared to untransformed wild-type plants (WT), as revealed by changes in fresh weight, chlorophyll fluorescence, and ion leakage under light conditions. The expression of several genes encoding galactinol synthase (GolS), a key enzyme in the biosynthesis of raffinose family oligosaccharides (RFOs), which function as antioxidants in plant cells, was induced in HsfA3 overexpressors. In addition, galactinol levels were higher in HsfA3 overexpressors than in WT under unstressed conditions. In transient transactivation assays using Arabidopsis leaf protoplasts, HsfA3 activated the transcription of a reporter gene driven by the GolS1 or GolS2 promoter. Electrophoretic mobility shift assays showed that GolS1 and GolS2 are directly regulated by HsfA3. Taken together, these findings provide evidence that GolS1 and GolS2 are directly regulated by HsfA3 and that GolS enzymes play an important role in improving oxidative stress tolerance by increasing galactinol biosynthesis in Arabidopsis.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.57-63
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• 2003

Background: Rehmanniae radix preparata is a medicinal herb widely used in Asian countries, to replenish Yin and Vital Essence through strengthen the kidney function. In Oriental Medicine the brain has physiological relationship with the Vital Essence. And central nerve system (CNS) is also refered to as 'Sea of the Vital Essence'. So if the Vital Essence is strong it will nourish the brain and memory will all be keen. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 7 to 14 days treatment with Rehmanniae radix preparata (3.4 g /100 g, per os) on retention performance of rats in a passive avoidance situation. Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were trained on a one-trial passive avoidance task using a two-way shuttle box by giving a foot shock. They were tested for retention of 6h, 24h, 72h, 168h, and 336h after training. Results: Rehmanniae radix preparata treated rats showed a increased performance in retention test as compared to saline at 6hr (P<0.05) and 24hr (P<0.05). Conclusion: These data suggest that Rehmanniae radix preparata treatment can improve memory in the rat.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제18권8호
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• pp.1368-1376
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• 2008

In our previous study, the expression of active H-ferritins in Saccharomyces cerevisiae was found to reduce cell growth and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation upon exposure to oxidative stress; such expression enhanced that of high-affinity iron transport genes (FET3 and FTR1). The results suggested that the recombinant cells expressing H-ferritins induced cytosolic iron depletion. The present study analyzes metabolic changes under these circumstances via proteomic methods. The YGH2 yeast strain expressing A-ferritin, the YGH2-KG (E62K and H65G) mutant strain, and the YGT control strain were used. Comparative proteomic analysis showed that the synthesis of 34 proteins was at least stimulated in YGH2, whereas the other 37 proteins were repressed. Among these, the 31 major protein spots were analyzed via nano-LC/MS/MS. The increased proteins included major heat-shock proteins and proteins related to endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD). On the other hand, the proteins involved with folate metabolism, purine and methionine biosynthesis, and translation were reduced. In addition, we analyzed the insoluble protein fractions and identified the fragments of Idh1p and Pgk1p, as well as several ribosomal assembly-related proteins. This suggests that intracellular iron depletion induces imperfect translation of proteins. Although the proteins identified above result from changes in iron metabolism (i.e., iron deficiency), definitive evidence for iron-related proteins remains insufficient. Nevertheless, this study is the first to present a molecular model for iron deficiency, and the results may provide valuable information on the regulatory network of iron metabolism.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.1343-1352
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• 1997

연구배경 : 패혈증이나 이에 합병된 급성호흡곤란증후군 환자들은 고열을 동반하는 경우가 많다. 발열은 조직의 대사를 항진시키므로 조직내 산소공급에 제한이 초래되는 패혈증 환자들에서 발열이 동반되는 경우 열을 동반하지 않는 경우보다 중요기관의 산소공급이 상대적으로 저하될 가능성이 있다. 반면, 발열상태는 조직내 열충격단백질 (heat shock protein, HSP)의 생성을 유도하여 패혈증에 의한 비가역적인 손상으로부터 세포들을 보호함으로써 생체의 방어기전에 유려하게 작용할 수도 있어 패혈중 이에 합병된 급성 폐손상 환자들의 발열에 대한 임상적 의미는 아직 규명되어 있지않았다. 본 연구는 열을 전처치 하였거나 하지 않은 Sprague-Dawley rat의 기도에 TNF를 주입한 후 TNF에 의해 유도되는 급성 폐손상의 정도를 비교함으로써 열이 급성 폐손상에 미치는 효과를 관찰하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 급성 폐손상의 지표로는 백서의 우측폐내 $I^{125}$의 분당 측정량 대비 1mL의 혈중내 $I^{125}$의 분당 측정량의 비율로 정의한 단백누출지표와 백혈구의 조직내 침윤정도를 반영하는 myeloperoxidase(MPO)의 활성도를 측정하였다. 결과는 평균(${\pm}$ 표준오차)로 표기하였다. 결 과 : 백서의 기도에 생리식염수를 주입한 백서들은 열을 전처치 하였거나 하지 않은 경우 두 군사이의 단백 누출 지표는 각각 0.099(${\pm}0.024$) 및 0.123(${\pm}0.005$)로서 차이가 없었으며 MPO도 4.58(${\pm}0.79\;U/gm$) 및 7.32(${\pm}0.97\;U/gm$)로서 열을 전처치 할 경우 다소 감소되는 경향(P=0.064)를 보였으나 차이가 없었다. 백서의 기도에 TNF-$\alpha$을 주입한 치료군에서 열 전처치한 백서군은 단백누출지표 0.137(${\pm}0.012$) 및 MPO 7.01(${\pm}0.89\;U/gm$)로서 열 전처치 않은 백서군 단백누출지표 0.186(${\pm}0.015$) 및 MPO 14.11(${\pm}1.08\;U/gm$)에 비해 낮았으며(각 P<0.05) 정상군과는 차이가 없었다. MPO 활성도가 단백 증가되었다(r=0.564, P<0.005). 열 전처치 하지 않은 백서에 비해 열 전처치한 백서의 폐 조직내 HSP 72 단백질의 발현은 열 충격 후 18시간 및 23시간 뒤에도 증가되어 나타났다. 결 론 : 백서에 열을 전처치 할 경우 TNF-$\alpha$로 유도되는 급성 폐손상이 경감되므로 발열이 백서의 방어기전에 유리하게 작용한 것으로 사료되었다.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.29-37
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• 2020

본 연구는 한국토종닭 종계에 있어 암수 합사가 개체들의 스트레스 반응 정도에 미치는 영향을 살펴보고자 한 것으로 스트레스 반응 정도는 합사 이전과 합사 이후 개체들의 H/L ratio, HSPs 유전자 발현량 및 세포 내 DNA 손상율을 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 합사에 따른 개체들의 H/L ratio 값이 합사 이전에 비해 3배 이상 유의하게 증가한 것으로 나타났으며 암수 간 차이는 없는 것으로 나타났다(P<0.001). HSP-70, HSP90-α 및 HSP90-β 유전자 발현율에 있어 모든 HSPs의 유전자 발현율이 암수 합사 이전에 비해 합사 이후 2.5~3.4배 정도 유의하게 상승한 것으로 나타났으며, 특히 암컷이 수컷에 비해 합사에 따른 HSPs 발현율 증가가 높은 것으로 나타났다(P<0.01). 세포 내 DNA 손상율 분석에 있어 모든 Comet 지표들이 암수 합사 이전에 비해 합사 이후에 유의하게 증가하였으며, 암수 간에는 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다(P<0.001). 이상의 결과들을 종합할 때, 토종 종계에 있어 암수 합사가 암컷과 수컷 모두에게 매우 큰 외적 스트레스 요인으로 작용함을 시사한다고 하겠다.

• 천문학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.37-45
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• 2000

We have investigated the properties of the high-latitude cloud MBM 7 using the 3 mm transitions of CO, CS, HCN, $HCO^+,\;C_3H_2,\;N_2H^+$, and SiO. The molecular component of MBM 7 shows a very clumpy structure with a size of $\le$0.5 pc, elongated along the northwest-southeast direction, perpendicularly to an extended HI component, which could be resulted from shock formation. We have derived physical properties for two molecular cores in the central region. Their sizes are 0.1-0.3 pc and masses 1-2 M$\bigodot$ having an average volume density $\~2{\times}10^3 cm^{-3}$ at the peak of molecular emission. We have tested the stability of the cores using the full version of the virial theorem and found that the cores are stabilized with ambient medium, and they are expected not to be dissipated easily without external perturbations. Therefore MBM 7 does not seem to be a site for new star formation. The molecular abundances in the densest core appear to be much less (by about one order of magnitude) than the 'general' dark cloud values. If the depletions of heavy elements are not significant in the HLCs compared with those in typical dark clouds, our results may suggest different chemical evolutionary stages or different chemical environments of the HLCs compared with dense dark clouds in the Galactic plane.

• 천문학회보
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.94.1-94.1
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• 2014

We have carried out IGRINS test observations during its May commissioning run. Our targets were composed of three Luminous Blue Variables (LBVs), one supernova remnant (SNR), and an unidentified stellar source emitting [Fe II] 1.644 um line. In the preliminary results, three LBVs MWC 314, P Cygni, and AFGL 2298 show different characteristics: the spectrum of MWC 314 which is known to be in a binary system clearly shows double-peak structures in hydrogen and iron lines, the P Cygni spectrum reveals the Brackett series of hydrogen emission lines with prominent P-Cygni profiles, and AFGL 2298 likely at its visual minimum phase shows rather different spectrum with relatively weak hydrogen lines. The SNR (G11.2-0.3) was to test the sensitivity of IGRINS for diffuse emission. We successfully detected a dozen H2 emission lines with a velocity width of ~13 km/s, which might indicate a C-shock origin. The unidentified stellar source was one of stellar/compact sources of unknown nature detected in the survey of the Galactic plane in [Fe II] 1.644 um emission line (http://gems0.kasi.re.kr/uwife/). Its spectrum is under investigation. We will present the spectra of test observations and will discuss their scientific significance.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제35권10호
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• pp.1616-1627
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• 2022

Objective: This work was conducted to investigate the effects of oxidative stress on meat quality, mitochondrial function, calcium metabolism and ferroptosis of broilers. Methods: In this study, a total of 144 one-day-old male Ross 308 chicks were divided into 3 groups (control group, saline group, and hydrogen peroxide [H₂O₂] group) with 6 replicates of 8 broilers each. The study lasted for 42 d. The broilers in the saline and H₂O₂ groups were intraperitoneally injected with 0.75% saline and 10.0% H₂O₂ on the 16th and 37th day of the experimental period respectively, the injection volumes were 1.0 mL/kg of broiler body weight. On the 42nd day of the experimental period, two chicks were randomly selected from each cage, a total of thirty-six chicks were stunned by electric shock and slaughtered to collect breast muscle samples. Results: The H₂O₂ exposure reduced pH value, increased drip loss and shear force of breast meat (p<0.05), impaired the ultrastructure and function of mitochondria. The H₂O₂ exposure damaged the antioxidant system in mitochondria, excessive reactive oxygen species carbonylation modified calcium channels on mitochondria, which impaired the activities of key enzymes on calcium channel, resulted in the increased calcium concentration in cytoplasm and mitochondria (p<0.05). In addition, the H₂O₂ exposure increased the iron content and lipid peroxidation (p<0.05), which induced ferroptosis. Conclusion: Oxidative stress could impair meat quality by causing mitochondrial dysfunction, resulting in calcium metabolism disorder and ferroptosis.

• 대한미생물학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.251-261
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• 2000

V. vulnificus is an estuarine bacterium which causes septicemia and shock in susceptible patients. The organism produces a hemolytic cytolysin (VvH), which has a membrane damaging effect on erythrocytes. To clarify the mechanisms by which VvH might contribute to virulence, we examined its effect on macrophages. When mouse peritoneal macrophages were harvested and co-cultured with hemolysin-positive V. vulnificus strains (100 bacteria/cell), about 60% of the macrophages were killed; macrophages were not killed when co-cultured V. vulnificus strain CVD 707, a VvH-negative deletion mutant. Exposure of macrophages to filtered culture supernatants (2.5 HU/ml) and purified VvH (3 HU/ml) resulted in an increase in dead cells (80 and 90%, respectively), as determined by the trypan blue dye exclusion method and LDH release from macrophages was also increased (70 and 65.5%, respectively). The cytotoxic effect of VvH on macrophages was both the dose- and time-dependent. The VvH caused damage to the macrophage membrane and was blocked significantly by preincubation with cholesterol (p<0.01). Fetal bovine serum showed remarkable inhibition of VvH synthesis by V. vulnificus and inhibited VvH activity in culture supernatant. Cell viability was increased by 35% (p<0.01) and LDH release decreased by 28% (p<0.01) when macrophages were incubated with V. vulnificus (100 bacterial cell) in DMEM-10% FBS for 2 hr. Bacterial clearance activity of mice against V. vulnificus CVD 707 was decreased by pretreatment with 10 HU of VvH. This result suggests that the VvH can impair the membrane of macrophages and may playa role in the pathogenesis of V. vulnificus septicemia.