• Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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• v.46 no.1
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• pp.29-35
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• 2013

The effect of DC bias on the growth of nanocrystalline diamond films on silicon substrate by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition has been studied varying the substrate temperature (400, 500, 600, and $700^{\circ}C$), deposition time (0.5, 1, and 2h), and bias voltage (-50, -100, -150, and -200 V) at the microwave power of 1.2 kW, working pressure of 110 torr, and gas ratio of Ar/1%$CH_4$. In the case of low negative bias voltages (-50 and -100 V), the diamond particles were observed to grow to thin film slower than the case without bias. Applying the moderate DC bias is believed to induce the bombardment of energetic carbon and argon ions on the substrate to result in etching the surfaces of growing diamond particles or film. In the case of higher negative voltages (-150 and -200 V), the growth rate of diamond film increased with the increasing DC bias. Applying the higher DC bias increased the number of nucleation sites, and, subsequently, enhanced the film growth rate. Under the -150 V bias, the height (h) of diamond films exhibited an $h=k{\sqrt{t}}$ relationship with deposition time (t), where the growth rate constant (k) showed an Arrhenius relationship with the activation energy of 7.19 kcal/mol. The rate determining step is believed to be the surface diffusion of activated carbon species, but the more subtle theoretical treatment is required for the more precise interpretation.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.109-114
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• 2005

Ion fluxes across the plasma membrane activated by 1 mM $Ce^{4+}$, cell apoptosis and taxol biosynthesis in suspension cultures of Taxus cusp/data were studied. The extracellular pH sharply decreased upon the addition of 1 mM $Ce^{4+}$, then increased gradually and exceeded the initial pH value over a time period of 12 h. The extracellular $Ca^{2+}$ concentration decreased within the first 3 h after the addition of $Ce^{4+}$, then gradually decreased to one third of initial value in control at about 72 h and remained unchanged afterwards. Experiments with an ion channel blocker and a $Ca^{2+}$-channel blocker indicated that the dynamic changes in extracellular pH and the $Ca^{2+}$ concentration resulted from the $Ce^{4+}$-induced activation of W uptake and $Ca^{2+}$ influx across the plasma membrane via ion channels. A pretreatment of the ion channel blocker initiated $Ce^{4+}$-treated cells to undergo necrosis, and the prior addition of the $Ca^{2+}$-channel blocker inhibited $Ce^{4+}$-induced taxol biosynthesis and apoptosis. It is thus inferred that W uptake is necessary for cells to survive a $Ce^{4+}$-caused acidic environment and is one of the mechanisms of $Ce^{4+}$-induced apoptosis. Furthermore, the $Ca^{2+}$ influx across the plasma membrane mediated both the $Ce^{4+}$-induced apoptosis and taxol biosynthesis.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• v.29 no.1
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• pp.42-49
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• 2023

This study investigated the effect of ethanol extracts of horsetail, alfalfa, ortie, chêne and aleppo oak on blood coagulation in vitro. Extraction was performed by the maceration method. Extracts were mixed with platelet and plasma, then prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and platelet aggregation tests were conducted. Alfalfa extract had a dose-dependent effect on the PT. Ortie, and horsetail, reduced the PT significantly compared to control group. Alfalfa, horsetail, and ortie reduced the APTT, but their effect was insignificant compared to the control group. The pooled extract showed the highest effect compared to the single extracts in a dose-dependent manner. Horsetail and alfalfa induced platelet aggregation in response to arachidonic acid but not in response to collagen. In the case of ortie, no aggregation occurred regarding the arachidonic acid, and incomplete was observed in response to collagen. Interestingly, blood clotting occurred immediately after adding the chêne, aleppo oak and the pooled extract, and therefore platelet poor plasma (PPP) and platelet rich plasma (PRP) became jelly. Generally, chêne and aleppo oak, as well as pooled extract, were more effective in inducing both primary and secondary coagulation pathways via shortening the PT and APTT, and induction of platelet aggregation.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• v.48 no.2
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• pp.190-201
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• 2024

Background: Deposition of immune complexes drives podocyte injury acting in the initial phase of lupus nephritis (LN), a process mediated by B cell involvement. Accordingly, targeting B cell subsets represents a potential therapeutic approach for LN. Ginsenoside compound K (CK), a bioavailable component of ginseng, possesses nephritis benefits in lupus-prone mice; however, the underlying mechanisms involving B cell subpopulations remain elusive. Methods: Female MRL/lpr mice were administered CK (40 mg/kg) intragastrically for 10 weeks, followed by measurements of anti-dsDNA antibodies, inflammatory chemokines, and metabolite profiles on renal samples. Podocyte function and ultrastructure were detected. Publicly available single-cell RNA sequencing data and flow cytometry analysis were employed to investigate B cell subpopulations. Metabolomics analysis was adopted. SIRT1 and AMPK expression were analyzed by immunoblotting and immunofluorescence assays. Results: CK reduced proteinuria and protected podocyte ultrastructure in MRL/lpr mice by suppressing circulating anti-dsDNA antibodies and mitigating systemic inflammation. It activated B cell-specific SIRT1 and AMPK with Rhamnose accumulation, hindering the conversion of renal B cells into plasma cells. This cascade facilitated the resolution of local renal inflammation. CK facilitated the clearance of deposited immune complexes, thus reinstating podocyte morphology and mobility by normalizing the expression of nephrin and SYNPO. Conclusions: Our study reveals the synergistic interplay between SIRT1 and AMPK, orchestrating the restoration of renal B cell subsets. This process effectively mitigates immune complex deposition and preserves podocyte function. Accordingly, CK emerges as a promising therapeutic agent, potentially alleviating the hyperactivity of renal B cell subsets during LN.

• The Korean Journal of Ceramics
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• v.2 no.4
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• pp.184-187
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• 1996

Diamod nucleation by mw assisted CVD was examined various conditions namely, (1) diamond nucleation on variour substrate materials, such as Si, cubic BN, pyrolytic BN and AIN, (2) AST(Activated species transport) method which promote nucleation of diamond on single crystal and polycrystalline alumina substrate was developed. (3) Effect of bias enhancement of nucleation on single crystalline Si was examined, and finally (4) DST (Double step treatment) method was developed to enhance diamond nucleation on Ni. In this method, we separated carbon diffusing process into Ni, carbon precipitating process from the inside of Ni and diamond precipitation process.

• Membrane Journal
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.31-36
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• 2007

Polyurethane diagnostic membranes were prepared to measure blood glucose level of diabetics. Final absorbances at 680 nm through activated polyurethane membranes were measured at various concentration of glucose in plasma or blood. The effects of storage temperatures on the measurements of glucose concentration were studied after storage of 3 days, 1 week, 3 weeks, and 5 weeks at various temperatures. The stabilities of polyurethane diagnostic membranes were examined at RH 80%.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.32 no.7
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• pp.590-596
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• 2008

The ultrasonic velocities of sintered aluminum with varying density were measured in order to deduce the mechanical properties for optimum design of the sintered aluminum. Specimens with different densities were prepared by the plasma activated sintering machine. The density distribution of sintered aluminum becomes partially inhomogeneous because of the friction between the powder and the die during compaction. The elastic moduli are increased as the ultrasonic velocity is increased. Furthermore, Poisoon's ratio is depending on not only the density but also the size and distribution of voids. As the specimen's thickness increases, the center frequency in the frequency spectrum of the reflection wave is shifted to the low frequency. The attenuation coefficient of ultrasonic wave is decreased inversely as the density increased.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• v.6 no.3
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• pp.139-142
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• 2002

To examine intracellular signaling of human $S1P_3\;(hS1P_3),$ a sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor in plasma membrane, $hS1P_3$ DNA was transfected into RH7777 rat hepatoma cell line, and the inhibition of forskolin-induced cAMP accumulation and activation of MAP kinases by S1P were tested. In $hS1P_3$ transformants, S1P inhibited forskolin-induced activation of adenylyl cyclase activity by about 80% and activated MAP kinases in dose-dependent and pertussis-toxin (PTX) sensitive manners. In oocytes expressing $hS1P_3$ receptor, S1P evoked $Cl^-$ conductance. These data suggested that PTX-sensitive G proteins are involved in $hS1P_3-mediated$ signaling, especially the positive action of S1P in cell proliferation. The potential advantages of rat hepatoma cells for the research of sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor are discussed.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1998.11c
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• pp.786-788
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• 1998

Synthetic diamond films were deposited on pretreated silicon substrate in activated gas phase using RF plasma-assisted CVD. We investigated the influence of $O_2$ gas on facets of diamond crystal. In $H_2-CH_4-O_2$ gas mixture, the increase of oxygen concentration lead to well-faceted diamond particles and increasing crystallinity of diamond films. The deposited diamond films were analyzed by SEM, XRD, Raman spectroscopy.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2002.05a
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• pp.50-50
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• 2002

탄소 박막은 내마모, 화학적 생물학적 적합성 둥의 특성으로 언하여 많은 연구자들레 의하 여 연구되어지고 있다. 그러나 탄소 박막의 경우 높은 잔류응력과 이에 따른 낮은 밀착력으 로 언하여 증착 두께에 제한이 되어왔다. EB-PVD법을 이용하여 탄소막을 증착하는 경우 이러한 문제점을 해결하기 위하여 탄소막에 제 2의 금속원소를 첨가하거나 화합물 형태의 증착원 이용, 복합공정 (Hybrid process)을 통하여 증착 두께 의 제 한을 극복하고자 하는 연 구가 계속되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 탄소막의 잔류응력 제어와 증착 두께를 높이기 위하여 Plasma Activated E E-Beam Evaporation을 통하여 탄소막을 증착하였다. 탄소막 증착시 잔류응려과 밀착력에 대한 플라즈마의 영향올 알아보기 위하여 RF 플라즈마의 인업 전력에 따라 실험을 수행하였으며 필라멘트 전자 방출원을 이용하여 플라즈마 밀도가 미치는 영향도 알아보았다.