• 환경생물
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.255-262
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• 2000

Synaptosome에 의한 [$^3$H]-serotonin의 일반적인 흡수특성과 이 과정에 납이 미치는 영향을 in vitro와 in vitro에서 관찰하였다. 흰쥐의 대뇌와 뇌간에서 각각 분리한 synaptosome의 흡수친화력은 대뇌가 Km=0.5$\mu$M, 뇌간이 Km=0.1$\mu$M로 모두 고친화성 흡수였고 뇌간에서 더 높았다. 또한 이 흡수과정에 sodium과 potassium이온이 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. Synaptosome이 [$^3$H]-serotonin을 흡수하는 과정은 납에 의해 억제되었고 이러한 납의 독성영향은 in vitro와 in vitro에서 유사한 결과를 보였다.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.314-325
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• 2013

Background: Stem cell research competition is accelerating globally since President Obama signed an executive order, repealing Bush-era policy that limited use of federal tax dollars for embryonic stem cell research. Methods: In this paper, we conducted a comparative analysis of stem cell research policy changes in three countries, including the Human Fertilisation Embryology Act (HFEA) of UK, executive order 13,505 (removing barriers to responsible scientific research involving human stem cells) of USA, and Bioethics and Safety Act of South Korea. Debates on stem cell research are based on conflicts of fundamental beliefs that exist in the supporting and opposing coalitions. We compared regional characteristics of the advocacy coalitions in three countries and presented various factors that might be related to the policy changes. Results: The UK government, parliament, and the HFEA have sought expert consultations and public opinions to establish guidelines. UK has made social consensus through continued discussion for a long time. US President's veto power was one strongest factors influencing policy. South Korean policy was influenced by public opinion and policy brokers. Also, South Korea has not made social consensus. UK had a strong leadership and strong adjustment of coalitions but US and South Korea had not. Dr. Hwang's scandal has had one of the greatest impacts on policy decision in South Korea. Conclusion: The power of public opinion was critical in all three countries. In particular, the influence of public opinion was noticeable in South Korea. Also it turned out that in US and South Korea, the presence of a policy broker who could pursue his or her goals was the most powerful factor among the advocacy coalition factors.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.431-435
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• 2022

과학기술 분야(STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine)는 빠르게 변화하고 있다. 최근에는, 인터넷 및 웹 기술의 눈부신 발전과 함께, 전 세계적으로 접근할 수 있는 환경이 조성되어 STEM 지식 공유의 장벽이 낮아지고 있다. 이러한 정보 기술의 발전은 결과적으로 학술지의 출판(보급) 모델을 변화시켰다. 본 연구의 목적은STEM 분야에서 오픈 액세스 모델을 적용시켜 개발한 정보시스템에 대한 이용자들의 만족도를 평가하여 개선사항을 도출하는 데에 있다. 구조화된 설문지를 활용한 온라인 조사를 통하여, 지난 1월부터 2월까지, 총 204명의 이용자가 참여하였다. 수집한 데이터는 정량적 통계기법을 이용하여 분석하였다. 웹사이트 속성 별 특성을 분석하기 위하여 IPA (Importance Performance Analysis)기법을 활용하였다. 변수들 간 중요도와 만족도(실행도)를 파악하여 중요도 대비 만족도가 상대적으로 낮은 영역들을 도출하였다. 오픈액세스 정보시스템에 대한 이용자들의 전반적인 만족도는 81.2점, 사회적 신뢰도는 85.9점으로 각각 비교적 높게 나왔다. 본 연구에서 주목해야 하는 사항은 가장 취약한 영역으로 드러난 시스템 이용 환경에 대한 만족도 부분이다. 최적화된 상업적 검색도구들에 노출되어 있는 이용자들에게 검색하는 과정에서 속도는 매우 중요한 검색시스템 평가 요인 가운데 하나이다. 이용자들의 니즈를 반영하여 신속하게 검색결과로 제공할 수 있도록 지속적인 평가를 통한 개선 작업이 필요하다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제111권4호
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• pp.622-629
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• 2022

본 연구는 우리나라 대나무 중 맹종죽에 대해 수간곡선식을 도출하고, 이를 이용하여 재적표를 개발하기 위하여 수행되었다. 맹종죽의 수간곡선식을 도출하기 위하여 Max & Burkhart, Kozak, Lee의 세 가지 수간곡선 모형을 이용하였다. 대나무는 목질 특성 상 내부가 비어 있기 때문에 수간 외직경과 내직경을 산출하고, 이를 연결하여 수간곡선화 하였다. 세가지 수간곡선 모형을 이용하여 수간 외직경 및 내직경을 추정한 결과, Kozak 모형이 적합도지수가 가장 높고, 오차 및 편의가 가장 적어 최적 수간곡선식으로 선정되었다. Kozak 식으로 맹종죽의 수간고별 직경을 추정하고 수간곡선을 도식화하였다. 수간곡선식에 대한 잔차도를 확인한 결과, 잔차가 모두 "0"을 중심으로 분포하여 식의 적합성이 입증할 수 있었다. 맹종죽의 재적 산출을 위해 내직경, 외직경에 대해 각각 연결한 수간곡선식을 회전시켜 회전입방체를 만들었으며, Smalian 구분구적법으로 재적을 계산하였다. 외직경으로 산출된 재적에서 내직경에 의해 산출된 재적을 공제하여 맹종죽의 재적을 도출하였다. 맹종죽의 재적은 일반용재인 일본잎갈나무 재적과 비교해 볼 때, 그 양이 20~30%에 불과한 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 맹종죽의 현재 ha당 본수와 매년 발생되는 죽순의 양을 고려한다면 개체목의 재적은 다른수종에 비해 상대적으로 적더라도, ha당 재적은 유사하거나, 오히려 더 많을 것으로 판단된다. 본 연구를 통해 국내 최초로 맹종죽의 수간곡선식 및 수간재적표가 개발되었으며, 공익 및 산업 수요 확대가 예상되는 대나무에 대한 매각 거래, 탄소흡수량 산정 등에 기초자료로 활용될 것으로 기대된다.

• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2011

Two piglets and one juvenile pig were used to investigate closely what types of cells express green fluorescent protein (GFP) and if any, whether the GFP-tagged cells could be used for stem cell transplantation research as a middle-sized animal model in bone marrow cells of recloned GFP pigs. Bone marrow cells were recovered from the tibia, and further analyzed with various cell lineage markers to determine which cell lineage is concurrently expressing visible GFP in each individual animal. In the three animals, visible GFP were observed only in proportions of the plated cells immediately after collection, showing 41, 2 and 91% of bone marrow cells in clones #1, 2 and 3, respectively. The intensity of the visible GFP expression was variable even in an individual clone depending on cell sizes and types. The overall intensities of GFP expression were also different among the individual clones from very weak, weak to strong. Upon culture for 14 days in vitro (14DIV), some cell types showed intensive GFP expression throughout the cells; in particular, in cytoskeletons and the nucleus, on the other hand. Others are shown to be diffused GFP expression patterns only in the cytoplasm. Finally, characterization of stem cell lineage markers was carried out only in the clone #3 who showed intensive GFP expression. SSEA-1, SSEA-3, CD34, nestin and GFAP were expressed in proportions of the GFP expressing cells, but not all of them, suggesting that GFP expression occur in various cell lineages. These results indicate that targeted insertion of GFP gene should be pursued as in mouse approach to be useful for stem cell research. Furthermore, cell- or tissue-specific promoter should also be used if GFP pig is going to be meaningful for a model for stem cell transplantation.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제61권5호
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• pp.559-567
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• 2018

Objective : The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect for biodegradable screws containing bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) in an osteoporotic rat model. Methods : Twenty-four female Wistar rat (250-300 g, 12 weeks of age) were randomized into four groups. Three groups underwent bilateral ovariectomy (OVX). Biodegradable screws with or without BMP-2 were inserted in the proximal tibia in two implantation groups. The extracted proximal metaphysis of the tibiae were scanned by exo-vivo micro-computed tomography. Evaluated parameters included bone mineral density (BMD), trabecular bone volume (BV/TV), trabecular number, trabecular thickness, and trabecular separation (Tb.Sp). The tibia samples were pathologically evaluated by staining with by Hematoxylin and Eosin, and trichrome. Results : Trabecular formation near screw insertion site was evident only in rats receiving BMP-2 screws. BMD and BV/TV significantly differed between controls and the OVX and OVX with screw groups. However, there were no significant differences between control and OVX with screw BMP groups. Tb.Sp significantly differed between control and OVX and OVX with screw groups (p<0.05), and between the OVX and OVX with screw BMP group (p<0.05), with no statistically significant difference between control and OVX with screw BMP groups. Over the 12 weeks after surgery, bone lamellae in direct contact with the screw developed more extensive and thicker trabecular bone around the implant in the OVX with screw BMP group compared to the OVX with screw group. Conclusion : Biodegradable screws containing BMP-2 improve nearby bone conditions and enhance ostoeintegration between the implant and the osteoporotic bone.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.761-766
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• 2012

Objective: Although various human cancer stem cells (CSCs) have been defined, their applications are restricted to immunocompromised models. Developing a novel CSC model which could be used in immunocompetent or transgenic mice is essential for further understanding of the biomolecular characteristics of tumor stem cells. Therefore, in this study, we analyzed murine lung cancer cells for the presence of CSCs. Methods: Side population (SP) cells were isolated by fluorescence activated cell sorting, followed by serum-free medium (SFM) culture, using Lewis lung carcinoma cell (LLC) line. The self-renewal, differentiated progeny, chemosensitivity, and tumorigenic properties in SP and non-SP cells were investigated through in vitro culture and in vivo serial transplantation. Differential expression profiles of stem cell markers were examined by RT-PCR. Results: The SP cell fraction comprised 1.1% of the total LLC population. SP cells were available to grow in SFM, and had significantly enhanced capacity for cell proliferation and colony formation. They were also more resistant to cisplatin in comparison to non-SP cells, and displayed increased tumorigenic ability. Moreover, SP cells showed higher mRNA expression of Oct-4, ABCG2, and CD44. Conclusion: We identified SP cells from a murine lung carcinoma, which possess well-known characteristics of CSCs. Our study established a useful model that should allow investigation of the biological features and pharmacosensitivity of lung CSCs, both in vitro and in syngeneic immunocompetent or transgenic/knockout mice.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.1067-1072
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• 2013

Hiwi, a human homologue of the Piwi family, plays an important role in stem cell self-renewal and is overexpressed in various human tumors. This study aimed to determine whether an RNA interference-based strategy to suppress Hiwi expression could inhibit tumor growth in a xenograft mouse model. A rare population of $SSC^{lo}\;Alde^{br}$ cells was isolated and identified as lung cancer stem cells in our previous study. Plasmids containing U6 promoter-driven shRNAs against Hiwi or control plasmids were successfully established. The xenograft tumor model was generated by subcutaneously inoculating with lung cancer stem cell $SSC^{lo}\;Alde^{br}$ cells. After the tumor size reached about 8 mm in diameter, shRNA plasmids were injected into the mice via the tail vein three times a week for two weeks, then xenograft tumor growth was assessed. In nude mice, intravenously delivery of Hiwi shRNA plasmids significantly inhibited tumor growth compared to treatment with control scrambled shRNA plasmids or the vehicle PBS. No mice died during the experiment and no adverse events were observed in mice administered the plasmids. Moreover, delivery of Hiwi shRNA plasmids resulted in a significant suppressed expression of Hiwi and ALDH-1 in xenograft tumor samples, based on immunohistochemical analysis. Thus, shRNA-mediated Hiwi gene silencing in lung cancer stem cells by an effective in vivo gene delivery strategy appeared to be an effective therapeutic approach for lung cancer, and may provide some useful clues for RNAi gene therapy in solid cancers.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.280-290
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• 2016

Stem diameter variability is an essential inventory result that provides useful information in forest management decisions. Little has been done to explore the modelling potentials of standard deviation (SDD) and coefficient of variation (CVD) of diameter at breast height (dbh). This study, therefore, was aimed at developing and testing models for predicting SDD and CVD in stands of Pinus caribaea Morelet (pine) in south west Nigeria. Sixty temporary sample plots of size $20m{\times}20m$, ranging between 15 and 37 years were sampled, covering the entire range of pine in south west Nigeria. The dbh (cm), total and merchantable heights (m), number of stems and age of trees were measured within each plot. Basal area ($m^2$), site index (m), relative spacing and percentile positions of dbh at $24^{th}$, $63^{rd}$, $76^{th}$ and $93^{rd}$ (i.e. $P_{24}$, $P_{63}$, $P_{76}$ and $P_{93}$) were computed from measured variables for each plot. Linear mixed model (LMM) was used to test the effects of locations (fixed) and plots (random). Six candidate models (3 for SDD and 3 for CVD), using three categories of explanatory variables (i.e. (i) only stand size measures, (ii) distribution measures, and (iii) combination of i and ii). The best model was chosen based on smaller relative standard error (RSE), prediction residual sum of squares (PRESS), corrected Akaike Information Criterion ($AIC_c$) and larger coefficient of determination ($R^2$). The results of the LMM indicated that location and plot effects were not significant. The CVD and SDD models having only measures of percentiles (i.e. $P_{24}$ and $P_{93}$) as predictors produced better predictions than others. However, CVD model produced the overall best predictions, because of the lower RSE and stability in measuring variability across different stand developments. The results demonstrate the potentials of CVD in modelling stem diameter variability in relationship with percentiles variables.

• 한국해안·해양공학회논문집
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.49-61
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 직립벽을 따른 불규칙파의 연파특성을 평면수조를 이용한 수리모형실험과 Kirby and Ozkan(1994)에 의해 개발된 REF/DIF S 모형을 이용한 해석결과를 통해 검토하였다. 본 연구에서는 불규칙파에 의한 연파특성, 규칙파 및 불규칙파에 의한 차이점과 유사점을 검토하였다. REF/DIF S모형에 의한 불규칙파의 연파 해석결과는 수리실험결과와 잘 일치하였다. 제체 전면을 따른 상대파고는 규칙파 및 불규칙파 모두 유사하게 나타났으나, 제체 직각방향의 파고분포 경향은 매우 큰 차이를 보였다.