• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.19-27
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• 2016

Purpose: Laser treatment has become a popular method in implant dentistry, and lasers have been used for the decontamination of implant surfaces when treating peri-implantitis. This study was performed to evaluate the effects of an Erbium-doped:Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (Er:YAG) laser with different settings on machined (MA), sand-blasted and acid-etched (SA), and resorbable blast media (RBM) titanium surfaces using scanning electron microscopy and confocal microscopy. Materials and Methods: Four MA, four SA, and four RBM discs were either irradiated at 40 mJ/20 Hz, 90 mJ/20 Hz, or 40 mJ/25 Hz for 2 minutes. The specimens were evaluated with scanning electron microscopy and confocal microscopy. Result: The untreated MA surface demonstrated uniform roughness with circumferential machining marks, and depressions were observed after laser treatment. The untreated SA surface demonstrated a rough surface with sharp spikes and deep pits, and the laser produced noticeable changes on the SA titanium surfaces with melting and fusion. The untreated RBM surface demonstrated a rough surface with irregular indentation, and treatment with the laser produced changes on the RBM titanium surfaces. The Er:YAG laser produced significant changes on the roughness parameters, including arithmetic mean height of the surface (Sa) and maximum height of the surface (Sz), of the MA and SA surfaces. However, the Er:YAG laser did not produce notable changes on the roughness parameters, such as Sa and Sz, of the RBM surfaces. Conclusion: This study evaluated the effects of an Er:YAG laser on MA, SA, and RBM titanium discs using confocal microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Treatment with the laser produced significant changes in the roughness of MA and SA surfaces, but the roughness parameters of the RBM discs were not significantly changed. Further research is needed to evaluate the efficiency of the Er:YAG laser in removing the contaminants, adhering bacteria, and the effects of treatment on cellular attachment, proliferation, and differentiation.

• Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.257-266
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• 2012

최근 학교나 기업에서 통계분석 소프트웨어인 R의 이용자가 늘어나고 있는 추세이지만 SPSS나 SAS 등 상용소프트웨어에 비하여 학습이 어려운 측면이 있고 교육환경을 만들기 위해서도 번거로운 면이 있다. 이러한 이유로 R 초보사용자를 위한 교육, 혹은 실험실에서의 사용을 위해 통합관리가 용이한 웹기반의 R 환경구축이 필요하다. 웹기반 R 환경구축과관련된 선행연구들은 웹프로그래밍 언어, DBMS에 대한 지식을 필요로 하거나 제한된 통계분석 기능만을 이용할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 웹프로그래밍 언어 이외의 별도의 지식이 없이도 가능한 웹기반 R 환경인 WebER를 개발하였다. WebER는 Linux apache 서버에서 PHP를 이용하여 R과 연동함으로써 웹에서 통계 분석이 가능하도록 하였을 뿐만 아니라, 기본적인 Rgui의 기능인 R 프로그램편집, 텍스트 및 그래픽 출력, 오류 출력 등을 구현함으로써 초보 R 사용자를 위한 교육환경에 적합하도록 하였다. 또한 다중사용자가 동시에 이용이 가능하도록 설계되었다.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2008

새로운 $CaZrO_3:Er^{3+}$ 축광성 형광체를 전통적인 고상반응법으로 제조하였으며, 분쇄한 축광성 형광체를 X 선 회절 분석, 광발광 분석, 열발광 분석과 휘도계를 통하여 장잔광 특성을 분석하였다. X 선 회절 분석 결과 순수한 $CaZrO_3$ 결정상을 확인 하였으며, 고온의 질소 분위기에서 합성한 경우 446 nm 와 550 nm의 넓은 발광 피크가 나타났다. 합성한 장잔광 특성의 형광체의 발광 지속시간은 254 nm UV lamp로 여기 시킨 후 어두운 곳에서 6시간 이상 스스로 발광 하였다. 발광 피크는 $Er^{3+}$ 이온의 $^5D_{5/2}{\rightarrow}^4F_{9/2},\;^2H_{12/2},\;^4S_{3/2}{\rightarrow}^4I_{13/2}$ 그리고 $^2G_{9/2}{\rightarrow}^4I_{13/2}$ 전이에 의한 것이며, 잔광 특성은 $CaZrO_3$ 격자 내에 적당한 trap center가 형성 된 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제37권8호
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• pp.781-786
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• 2000

An Er-doped sulfide fiber was drawn, and its spectroscopic properties were analyzed. Compositions of a 1000 ppmwt Er3+-doped core and an undoped clad were Ge30-Ga1-Asg-S61 and Ge30-As8-S62, in at.%, respectively. Refractive index of the core composition was approximately 0.01 high than that of the clad. In order to enhance the mechanical stability as well as to prevent infiltration of impurity ions such as OH-, an UV-curable polymer was used for the coating. The optical loss of a fiber formed directly from a polymer coated core rod without cladding was ∼15 dB/m at 1.06$\mu\textrm{m}$. In the case of a fiber with core/clad structure, the optical loss was so high that the stimulated emission of erbium fluorescence was not evident. It is believed that presence of inhomogeneous core/clad interface and crystalline aggregates precipitated in the clad region were responsible for the high optical loss. On the other hand, fluorescence characteristics of Er3+ embedded in the core region were more or loss deteriorate compared to fiber preform, which is attributed to the redistribution of the Er ions along with the partial crystallization of the core glass during the fiberization process.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.95-104
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• 2019

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has rapidly escalated in Asia (including Korea) due to increasing westernized diet patterns subsequent to industrialization. Factors associated with endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress are demonstrated to be one of the major causes of IBD. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Lycium barbarum (L. barbarum) on ER stress. MATERIALS/METHODS: Mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF) cell line and polarized Caco-2 human intestinal epithelial cells were treated with crude extract of the L. chinense fruit (LF). Paracellular permeability was measured to examine the effect of tight junction (TJ) integrity. The regulatory pathways of ER stress were evaluated in MEF knockout (KO) cell lines by qPCR for interleukin (IL) 6, IL8 and XBP1 spliced form (XBP1s). Immunoglobulin binding protein (BiP), XBP1s and CCAAT/enhancer-binding homologous protein (CHOP) expressions were measured by RT-PCR. Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy (SICM) at high resolution was applied to observe morphological changes after treatments. RESULTS: Exposure to LF extract strengthened the TJ, both in the presence and absence of inflammation. In polarized Caco-2 pretreated with LF, induction in the expression of proinflammatory marker IL8 was not significant, whereas ER stress marker XBP1s expression was significantly increased. In wild type (wt) MEF cells, IL6, CHOP and XBP1 spliced form were dose-dependently induced when exposed to $12.5-50{\mu}g/mL$ extract. However, absence of XBP1 or $IRE1{\alpha}$ in MEF cells abolished this effect. CONCLUSION: Results of this study show that LF treatment enhances the barrier function and reduces inflammation and ER stress in an $IRE1{\alpha}$-XBP1-dependent manner. These results suggest the preventive effect of LF on healthy intestine, and the possibility of reducing the degree of inflammatory symptoms in IBD patients.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.45-55
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• 2007

We investigated the biomechanics and characteristics of shoulder rotator muscles for professional woman volleyball players. The purpose of this study was to analyze the isokinetic peak torque and range of motion for shoulder joint rotation. We measured the strength and ROM of the internal rotation(IR) and external rotation(ER) of shoulders joint for nine professional woman Volleyball players and nine University students with Biodex and Simi-motion. 1. We measured peak torques for the shoulder joint rotator at angular velocities of 60/s and 180/s. It was found that the peak torques were significantly different between the two groups and also between the hands used. 2. At angular velocity of 60/s, IR/ER ratio of the shoulder joint was significantly different depending on the groups and the hands in use. There was a significant difference for 'Dominant side' at angular velocity of 180/s, but no significant difference for 'Non-dominant side' and the controls group. 3. Regarding the ROM of rotation of the shoulder joint group, IR was significantly different between the groups and the hands in use. 4. IR/ER ratio of the shoulder joint for Dominant side was quite different between the groups.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.265-279
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• 1997

This study aims to demonstrate the effect of chitosan, one of the natural chelator, on the ultrastructural changes in the mouse liver caused by cadmium. A total of 60 healthy ICR that weighted 30 gm $({\pm}2gm)$ was used for experiment. The experimental group was divided into three groups; group A, B, and C. The group A and B administrated cadmium (4.0 mg/kg) to the intraperitoneal after pretreated with chitosan (0.5% solution) for 30 and 7 days, respectively. Each group was observed at 12, 24, 48, 72 hours and one week after injected cadmium. The results were as follows: 1. Group A The nuclear membrane and the chromatin were normal shapes at overall the time. The inner and outer membranes of the mitochondria damaged a little but almost normal in shapes. And electron-density showed slightly compacted. some enlarged rER (rough endoplasmic reticulum) showed at 12 hours. At 48 hours, typical lamellae of the rER were reformed, and a lot of transvesicles observed around them. To 48 hours, sER (smooth endoplasmic reticulum) was slightly dilated. From 72 hours, sER rehalizated in normal shape. 2. Group B Nuclear membranes were rounded-shape and chromatin showed evenly. To 72 hours, a lot of mitochondria observed around rER and development of cristae showed weakly. But at one week, cristae were clear and electron-density of matrix showed high. At 72 hours lamellae of rER showed some broken, but were reformed at one week. Also at one week, glycogen granules evenly showed over cytoplasm. 3. Group C At 12 hours, Nucleus showed the condensation of nuclear membrane and clear condensation at 24 hours. However, nuclear membrane had a slightly rounded-shape from 72 hours. From 12 hours to the one week, mitochondria showed the dilation of inner cavity and weak development of cristae. Also electron-density of matrix was a little low. Occasionally, destruction of inner and outer membrane observed at one week. The dilation of cisternae and destruction of lamellae of rER showed from 12 to 48 hours. From 72 hours, rER showed slightly dilated only. And lamella observed at one week. In sER, dilation of inner cavity was observed during whole period. These results suggest that chitosan attenuates the toxic effect of the cadmium in the mouse liver.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.159-163
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 간단 고상합성법(solid state reaction method)을 이용하여 $Yb^{3+}$, $Er^{3+}$ 이온이 동시도핑된 $NaGd(MoO4)_2$ ($NaGd(MoO_4)_2:Yb^{3+}/Er^{3+}$)를 성공적으로 합성하였으며, 결정구조 및 광학적 특성을 면밀히 분석하였다. 980nm의 근적외선 레이저를 합성된 NaGd(MoO4)2 파우더에 조사하였을 때 $NaGd(MoO_4)_2:Yb^{3+}/Er^{3+}$ 분말은 540 및 550 nm 부근에서 강한 녹색 발광과 함께 650 및 670 nm 부근에서의 매우약한 적색 발광을 하였으며 이러한 업컨버젼 발광 현상은 $Er^{3+}$ 이온 내의 infra 4f transition에 의한 현상임을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, $Yb^{3+}$ 및 $Er^{3+}$ 이온의 최적 도핑 농도는 각각 (10.0/10.0 mol%)로 확인되었으며, 그에 따른 upconversion 발광 메커니즘에 대하여 상세히 논의하였다.

• 한국농림기상학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.98-106
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• 2005

지하수는 복잡 경관에 위치한 광릉 산림 소유역의 물과 탄소 순환에 중요한 역할을 담당한다. 지하수가 지하 매질의 전기비저항(ER)에 크게 영향을 미치기 때문에, ER을 사용하여 지하수의 깊이와 지하 수분 함량을 조사할 수 있다. 따라서 최근 전기비저항 탐사를 통해 토양수분과 지하수 함양률, 수위변동을 측정하는 연구가 진행되고 있다. 정량적으로 적용할 수 있는 연구 결과가 나온다면 전기비저항 탐사가 다양한 시간과 공간규모의 물 수지의 닫힘을 확인하는 데에 중요한 기여를 할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다. 본 논문에서는 광릉 산림 소유역에서 지하수의 역할을 규명하기 위해 설치될 지하수 관정의 정확한 깊이와 위치를 파악하고자 실시한 ER 현지 조사의 예비 결과를 제시하였다 앞으로의 연구는 유용성이 입증된 전기비저항 탐사와 더불어 GPR 탐사, 전자탐사, 탄성파 탐사 등의 복합 물리탐사와 GIS를 이용한 분석을 통해 더 정확한 지하구조의 정보와 지하수공 최적의 위치를 추정할 수 있을 것으로 보인다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.67-71
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• 2009

Estrogen receptor ${\alpha}$ ($ER{\alpha}$) mediates the mitogenic effects of estrogen. $ER{\alpha}$ signaling regulates the normal growth and differentiation of mammary tissue, but uncontrolled $ER{\alpha}$ activation increases the risk to breast cancer. Estrogen binding induces ligand-dependent $ER{\alpha}$ activation, thereby facilitating $ER{\alpha}$ dimerization, promoter binding and coactivator recruitment. $ER{\alpha}$ can also be activated in a ligand-independent manner by many signaling pathways, including protein kinase A (PKA) signaling. However, in several $ER{\alpha}$-positive breast cancer cells, PKA inhibits estrogen-dependent cell growth. FoxH1 represses the transcriptional activities of estrogen receptors and androgen receptors (AR). Interestingly, FoxH1 has been found to inhibit the PKA-induced and ligand-induced activation of AR. In the present study, we examined the effects of PKA activation on the ability of FoxH1 to represses $ER{\alpha}$ transcriptional activity. We found that PKA increases the protein stability of FoxH1, and that FoxH1 inhibits PKA-induced and estradiol-induced activation of an estrogen response element (ERE). Furthermore, in MCF7 cells, FoxH1 knockdown increased the PKA-induced and estradiol-induced activation of the ERE. These results suggest that PKA can negatively regulate $ER{\alpha}$, at least in part, through FoxH1.