• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.71-78
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• 2020

The plant Dendropanax morbifera Léveille is effective folk medicines for the treatment of several conditions, such as infectious diseases, skin diseases, and other illnesses. Although the inhibitory effects of D. morbifera on the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) have been shown in our previous study, its effects in vivo remain to be elucidated. In this study, we aimed to investigate the protective effects of the extracts from D. morbifera (EDM) on neointimal hyperplasia of rat carotid artery and explore the underlying mechanisms. We observed that the ratio of intima to media thickness (I/M) was significantly decreased in the EDM-treated groups by ~80% compared to that of the control. The expression of Ki-67 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen was decreased by ~70% in the EDM-treated groups compared to that of the control. In addition, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)2 and MMP9 significantly reduced in the neointimal layer of the EDM-treated groups. Moreover, the decreased levels of contractile phenotypic markers of VSMCs, such as α-smooth muscle actin, myocardin, and smooth muscle-myosin heavy chain, were successfully restored by EDM treatment. Furthermore, the levels of synthetic phenotypic markers, cellular retinal binding protein 1 and connexin 43 were also restored to normal levels. These results suggest that EDM inhibits vascular neointimal hyperplasia induced by balloon injury in rats via phenotypic modulation of VSMCs. Therefore, EDM may be a potential drug candidate for the prevention of restenosis.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2011년도 제40회 동계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.491-491
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• 2011

Transparent and flexible electronic devices that are light-weight, unbreakable, low power consumption, optically transparent, and mechanical flexible possibly have great potential in new applications of digital gadgets. Potential applications include transparent displays, heads-up display, sensor, and artificial skin. Recent reports on transparent and flexible field-effect transistors (tf-FETs) have focused on improving mechanical properties, optical transmittance, and performances. Most of tf-FET devices were fabricated with transparent oxide semiconductors which mechanical flexibility is limited. And, there have been no reports of transparent and flexible all-organic tf-FETs fabricated with organic semiconductor channel, gate dielectric, gate electrode, source/drain electrode, and encapsulation for sensor applications. We present the first demonstration of transparent, flexible all-organic sensor based on multifunctional organic FETs with organic semiconductor channel, gate dielectric, and electrodes having a capability of sensing infrared (IR) radiation and mechanical strain. The key component of our device design is to integrate the poly(vinylidene fluoride-triflouroethylene) (P(VDF-TrFE) co-polymer directly into transparent and flexible OFETs as a multi-functional dielectric layer, which has both piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties. The P(VDF-TrFE) co-polumer gate dielectric has a high sensitivity to the wavelength regime over 800 nm. In particular, wavelength variations of P(VDF-TrFE) molecules coincide with wavelength range of IR radiation from human body (7000 nm ~14000 nm) so that the devices are highly sensitive with IR radiation of human body. Devices were examined by measuring IR light response at different powers. After that, we continued to measure IR response under various bending radius. AC (alternating current) gate biasing method was used to separate the response of direct pyroelectric gate dielectric and other electrical parameters such as mobility, capacitance, and contact resistance. Experiment results demonstrate that the tf-OTFT with high sensitivity to IR radiation can be applied for IR sensors.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.152-162
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• 2005

Coolant rubber hoses for automobile radiators can be degraded and thus failed due to the influence of contacting stresses of air and coolant liquid under the thermal and mechanical loadings. In this study, test analysis was carried out for evaluating the degradation and failure mechanisms of coolant hose materials. Two kinds of EPDM rubber materials applicable to the hoses were adopted: commonly-used ethylene-propylene diene monomer(EPDM) rubbers and EPDM rubbers with high resistance against electro-chemical degradation (ECD). An increase of surface hardness and a large reduction of failure strain were shown due to the formation of oxidation layer for the specimens which had been kept in a high temperature air chamber. Coolant ageing effects took place only by an amount of pure thermal degradation. The specimens degraded by ECD test showed a swelling behavior and a considerable increase in weight on account of the penetration of coolant liquid into the skin and interior of the rubber specimens. The ECD induced material softening as well as drastic reduction in strength and failure strain. However EPDM rubbers designed for high resistance against ECD revealed a large improvement in reduction of failure strain and weight. This study finally established a procedure for reliability analysis and evaluation of the degradation and failure mechanisms of EPDM rubbers used in coolant hoses for automobile radiators.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.37-54
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• 1999

분체 특성으로 매끄러운 사용감과 피부 부착력이 우수하며 판상의 체질안료보다 유동성이 큰 실리카 미립자를 제조하기 위해 실리카 조대입자의 제조와 이의 다단계 분쇄 공정을 이용하여 여러 층의 terrace를 가지고 있는 판상 체질안료의 표면과 다른 평골한 표면 상태의 평탄면을 가지는 실리카 미립자를 제조하였다 여기에서 제조된 실리카 단일 입자를 모입자로 사용함으로써 이산화티탄의 균일침전반응법에 의해 제조된 복합입자는 평탄면을 가지게 되어 유동성의 조절과 부착력의 조절에 의해 도포 층이 균일하게 형성되는 분체 특성을 가지고 있다 본 실험에서 가장 적합한 침전 반응의 조건은 요소농도가 0.2~0.3mol/$\ell$이고 황산농도가 0.3~O.4mol/$\ell$이고 황산티타닐의 농도가 0.007~0.015mol/$\ell$며, 반응온도는 60~8$0^{\circ}C$였다 이와 같은 균일 침전 반응의 조건에 따라 초미립자상 이산화티탄의 피복량과 피복된 초미립자의 입경을 제어함으로써 분체의 광학적 특성을 조절하였고, 그 결과 피부 도포 시 피부색에서 600nm이상의 장파장 영역에서 반사율을 증가시켜 강한 피부색 tone을 표현할 수 있도록 하였다.

• 한국동물학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.12-21
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• 1990

광학 현미경하에서 메기배부 피부의 멜라닌 색소포는 피부의 표면층에 수평으로 배열되어 있었으며, melanosnme으로 채워진 소수의 돌기들이 관찰되었다. 각각의 멜라닌 색소포들은 흑색 또는 어두운 갈색으로 보였다. 전자현미경에서 표피 멜라닌 색소포들은 양측면으로 크게 분지되었고 멜라닌색소포의 작은 독기들은 세포간극의 부근에서 자주 발견되었다. 멜라닌 색소포돌기의 횡단면은 거의 환상형이며, 가끔 얇은 층의 표피세포로 둘러싸여 있었다. 몇몇 돌기들은 넓은 세포간극이나 표면층 상피세포의 세포질 속에서 구분되었다. 성숙한 멜라닌 색소포에서는 mealnosome, mitochondria, free ribosome이 핵 주변부에 현저하게 발달되었고, melanosom은 구형 또는 난원형이었으며 각 melanosome은 한계막으로 둘러싸여 있었다. 성숙한 멜라닌 색소포의 돌기들은 잘 발달되었니만 미성숙한 멜라닌 색소포의 돌기들은 불완전하게 발달되었다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.142-144
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• 2003

A 3-year-old, 38 kg, male Golden Retriever dog was referred to Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Konkuk University because of chronic formation of crust on nasal bridge and planum nasale. Abnormalities of physical examination included hyperkeratosis on the footpad, symmetrical alopecia and erythma around olecranon, and crust on nasal bridge and planum nasale. Results of the hematological examination showed a mild leukopenia with neutropenia, monocytosis, and mild lymphocytosis. In addition, the result of serum chemistry and thyroid gland profile were normal. Results of fungal and bacterial culture was negative. Acanthocytes in cytological evaluation of nasal crust were observed in direct microscopic examination. Examination of skin biopsy exhibited vacuolation of basal cell layer, degeneration and necrosis of basal cell with defluxion, mild monocytes filtrations between epidermis and dermis, and mild acanthosis with hyperkeratinization. Based on results of examination described above, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) was diagnosed.

• 유기물자원화
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.93-103
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• 2001

피혁 공정 중 가죽의 최종 두께(Thickness) 조절을 위하여 필수 불가결하게 발생되는 공정 폐기물인 Shaving scrap은 중금속인 Cr을 함유한 유기성 폐기물로 환경적인 문제를 유발하고 있다. 본 연구는 Cr을 함유한 피혁 폐기물로부터 Cr을 제거한 다음 농업용으로 사용 가능한 Gelatin 획득 연구에 중점을 두고 실험을 실시하였다. 본 연구에서 사용된 Shaving scrap은 Cr을 함유하고 있어 일반 나피(Limed pelt)보다 온도, 열 및 물리 화학적인 측면 등에서 안정성을 가지고 있으므로 Gelatin 획득시 Cr 제거와 동시에 점도(Viscosity) 및 젤리 강도(Jelly strength) 등의 물성 저하 방지가 필수적으로 요구되었다. 이와 같은 요구 조건 만족을 위해 추출 온도, 추출 시간, 추출 속도, 처리 약품 등의 변화를 통해 Cr 제거 및 Gelatin 획득을 효과적으로 이룰 수 있었으며, 그 결과 10ppm 미만의 Cr을 함유한 Gelatin으로 평균 분자량 130,000Da. 이상, 점도 30mps 이상, 젤리 강도 100g 이상의 물성을 갖는 Gelatin의 획득이 가능하였다. 이러한 방법에 의하여 획득된 Gelatin은 향후 단백질원으로 농업용 토질 개량제 및 비료 입자의 표면 Coating을 통한 지효성 유기질 비료(Nitrogen-release fertilizer)의 원료 등 다양한 기능성 Gelatin 원료로 활용 가능하리라 기대되었다.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.46-49
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• 2012

Purpose: The forehead flap is the workhorse in nasal reconstruction, which provides a similar skin color, texture, structure, and reliability. There are some disadvantages, including donor site morbidities, 2- or 3-stage operations, and postoperative management after initial flap transfer. Furthermore, there has been little attention to the exposed raw surface wound, after the first stage of an operation. This article describes the authors' modification to overcome this problem, using artificial collagen membrane. Methods: An Artificial collagen membrane is composed of an outer silicone membrane and an inner collagen layer. After a forehead flap elevation, the expected raw surface was covered by an artificial collagen membrane with 5-0 nylon suture. A simple dressing, which had been applied to the site, was changed every 2 or 3 days in an outpatient unit. At 3 weeks postprocedure, a second stage operation was performed. Results: With biosynthetic protection of the raw surface, there were no wound problems, such as infection or flap loss. Thus, the patient was satisfied due to an effortless management of the wound and a reduction in pain. Conclusion: The application of an artificial collagen membrane to the raw under-surface of the flap could be a comfortable and a protective choice for this procedure.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2014

Background: The ear is composed of elastic cartilage as its framework, and is covered with a thin layer of skin. Auricular reconstruction using autogenous cartilage in microtia patients requires delicacy. This paper reports clinical experiences related to elevation of reconstructed ear in the last 11 years. Methods: This study was based on 68 congenital microtia patients who underwent auricular elevation in our hospital. Among these 68 patients, 47 patients were recruited. We compared the differences in the ear size, auriculocephalic angle, and conchal depth with those in the opposite ear, and the patients' satisfaction levels were investigated using a survey. Results: The difference in the sizes of the two ears was less than or equal to 5 mm in 32 patients, 5 to 10 mm in 10 patients, and greater than or equal to 10 mm in 5 patients. The difference in the auriculocephalic angles of the two ears was less than or equal to 10 degrees in 14 patients, 10 to 20 degrees in 26 patients, and greater than or equal to 20 degrees in 7 patients. The difference in the conchal depths of the two ears was less than or equal to 5 mm in 24 patients, 5 to 10 mm in 19 patients, and greater than or equal to 10 mm in 4 patients. The average grade of 3.9 points out of 5 points was obtained by the patients with satisfactory surveys. Conclusion: We could make enough protrusion and maintain the three-dimensional shape for a long time to satisfy our patients.

• Membrane and Water Treatment
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.221-231
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• 2018

A new procedure to produce poly(vinylidene fluoride)/boron nitride hybrid membrane is presented for application in membrane distillation (MD) process. The influence of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) incorporation on the performance of the polymeric membranes is studied through the present investigation. For this aim, h-BN nanopowders were successfully synthesized using the simple chemical vapor deposition (CVD) route and subsequent solvent treatments. The resulting h-BN nanosheets were blended with poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) solution. Then, the prepared composite solution was subjected to phase inversion process to obtain PVDF/h-BN hybrid membranes. Various examinations such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), wettability, permeation flux, mechanical strength and liquid entry pressure (LEP) measurements are performed to evaluate the prepared membrane. Moreover, Air gap membrane distillation (AGMD) experiments were carried out to investigate the salt rejection performance and the durability of membranes. The results show that our hybrid PVDF/h-BN membrane presents higher water permeation flux (${\sim}18kg/m^2h$) compared to pristine PVDF membrane. In addition, the experimental data confirms that the prepared nanocomposite membrane is hydrophobic (water contact angle: ${\sim}103^{\circ}$), has a porous skin layer (>85%), as well competitive fouling resistance and operational durability. Furthermore, the total salt rejection efficiency was obtained for PVDF/h-BN membrane. The results prove that the novel PVDF/h-BN membrane can be easily synthesized and applied in MD process for salt rejection purposes.