• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.257-264
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• 2019

We tried a series of morphological and molecular approaches to identify a new species of Stellantchasmus (Digenea: Heterophyidae) originating from the wrestling half-beaked fish, Dermogenys pusillus of Thailand. Adult worm samples of the new species were recovered from hamsters experimentally infected with the metacercariae from D. pusillus in Thailand. Two isolates (Thai and Korean) of Stellantchasmus falcatus were used as comparative control groups. Worm samples of 3 Stellantchasmus groups were morphologically observed and molecularly analyzed with the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase 1 gene. The morphological characteristics of S. dermogenysi n. sp. are similar to S. falcatus originating from brackish water fish, but minor difference was noted including the absence of the prepharynx, position of the ovary near the ceca end, smaller body size, and shorter esophageal length. A phylogenetic tree derived from neighbor-joining and maximum-likelihood methods suggests that S. dermogenysi n. sp. is separated from S. falcatus supported by high bootstrap values. The relative divergences persist between these host-specific trematodes, which we suggest should be recognized as 2 distinct species. Comparisons of S. dermogenysi n. sp. with S. falcatus isolated from mullets in Thailand and Korea indicate a genetic divergence of mitochondrial DNA of 19.4% and 21.7%, respectively. By the present study, a new species, Stellantchasmus dermogenysi n. sp. (Digenea: Heterophyidae), is proposed in Thailand based on molecular evidences, in addition to minor morphological differences between S. falcatus and the new species.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권8호
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• pp.21-26
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• 2019

본 논문은 C4.5 알고리즘을 이용한 피로 인식 방법을 제안한다. 피로 평가에 대한 국내외 연구를 바탕으로 중국인의 생활습관 및 문화적 특성과 결합하여 피로 자기평가 척도를 완성하였다. 본문에서 사용한 척도는 58개 하위항목에 적용되어 있으며 피로의 유형과 정도를 평가하는 데 사용되었다. 이 항목들은 육체적 피로, 정신적 피로, 개인의 습관 및 피로의 결과 등을 측정하는 4가지 분류 항목에 포함된다. 본 연구의 목적은 피로 형성의 주요 원인을 분석하고 그에 따른 피로 정도를 인식함으로써 피로에 대한 주관적 관심을 증가시키고 과도한 피로로 인한 심뇌혈관계 질환의 위험을 감소시키는 데 있다. C4.5 알고리즘을 활용한 피로 인식 시스템의 인식률은 평균 85%로 나타나 본 제안의 유용성을 확인하였다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2019

Due to the major role played by several species of Streptococcus in the etiology of periodontitis, it is important to assess the pattern of Streptococcus pathogenic pathways within the infected subgingival pockets using a bacterial specific 16S rRNA fragment. From the total of 50 patients with periodontitis included in the study, only 23 Streptococcal isolates were considered for further analyses, in which their 16S rRNA fragments were amplified and sequenced. Then, a comprehensive phylogenetic tree was constructed and in silico prediction was performed for the observed Streptococcal species. The phylogenetic analysis of the subgingival Streptococcal species revealed a high discrimination power of the 16S rRNA fragment to accurately identify three groups of Streptococcus on the species level, including S. salivarius (14 isolates), S. anginosus (5 isolates), and S. gordonii (4 isolates). The employment of state-of-art in silico tools indicated that each Streptococcal species group was characterized with particular transcription factors that bound exclusively with a different 16S rRNA-based secondary structure. In conclusion, the observed data of the present study provided in-depth insights into the mechanism of each Streptococcal species in its pathogenesis, which differ in each observed group, according to the differences in the 16S rRNA secondary structure it takes, and the consequent binding with its corresponding transcription factors. This study paves the way for further interventions of the in silico prediction, with the main conventional in vitro microbiota identification to present an interesting insight in terms of the gene expression pattern and the signaling pathway that each pathogenic species follows in the infected subgingival site.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.271-291
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• 2022

Pectin methylesterase (PME) plays an important role in vegetative and reproductive development and biotic/abiotic stress responses by regulating the degree of methyl-esterification of pectic polysaccharides in the plant cell wall. PMEs are encoded by a large multigene family in higher land plant genomes. In general, the expression of plant PME genes shows tissue- or cell-specific patterns and is induced by endogenous and exogenous stimuli. In this study, we identified PME multigene family members (CsPMEs) from the sweet orange genome and report detailed molecular characterization and expression profiling in different citrus tissues and two fruit developmental stages. We also discussed the possible functional roles of some CsPME genes by comparing them with the known functions of PMEs from other plant species. We identified 48 CsPME genes from the citrus genome. A phylogenetic tree analysis revealed that the identified CsPMEs were divided into two groups/types. Some CsPMEs showed very close phylogenetic relationships with the PMEs whose functions were formerly addressed in Arabidopsis, tomato, and maize. Expression profiling showed that some CsPME genes are highly or specifically expressed in the leaf, root, flower, or fruit. Based on the phylogenetic relationships and gene expression profiling results, we suggest that some CsPMEs could play functional roles in pollen development, pollen tube growth, cross incompatibility, root development, embryo/seed development, stomata movement, and biotic/abiotic stress responses. Our results shed light on the biological roles of individual CsPME isoforms and contribute to the search for genetic variations in citrus genetic resources.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.88-107
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• 2023

In the present investigation, bacterial isolates from infected apple trees causing apple canker during winter were studied in the northern Gyeongbuk Province, Korea. The pathogen was identified as Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae (Pss) through various physiological and biochemical characterization assays such as BIOLOG, gas chromatography of fatty acid methyl esters, and 16S rRNA. Bioassays for the production of phytotoxins were positive for syringopeptin and syringomycin against Bacillus megaterium and Geotrichum candidum, respectively. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method enabled the detection of toxin-producing genes, syrB1, and sypB in Pss. The differentiation of strains was performed using LOPAT and GATTa tests. Pss further exhibited ice nucleation activity (INA) at a temperature of -0.7℃, indicating an INA⁺ bacterium. The ice-nucleating temperature was -4.7℃ for a non-treated control (sterilized distilled water), whereas it was -9.6℃ for an INA^- bacterium Escherichia coli TOP10. These methods detected pathogenic strains from apple orchards. Pss might exist in an apple tree during ice injury, and it secretes a toxin that makes leaves yellow and cause canker symptoms. Until now, Korea has not developed antibiotics targeting Pss. Therefore, it is necessary to develop effective disease control to combat Pss in apple orchards. Pathogenicity test on apple leaves and stems showed canker symptoms. The pathogenic bacterium was re-isolated from symptomatic plant tissue and confirmed as original isolates by 16S rRNA. Repetitive element sequence-based PCR and enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus PCR primers revealed different genetic profiles within P. syringae pathovars. High antibiotic susceptibility results showed the misreading of mRNA caused by streptomycin and oxytetracycline.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제26권9호
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• pp.569-581
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• 2023

The morphology and genetic identification of Rasbora lateristriata and Rasbora argyrotaenia between cultivated and wild populations has never been reported. This study compares morphology and cytochrome c oxidase (COI) genes between farmed and wild stock Rasbora spp. in Java and Sumatra island, Indonesia. We analyzed the truss network measurement (TNM) characters of 80 fish using discriminant function analysis statistical tests. DNA was extracted from muscle tissue of 24 fish specimens, which was then followed by polymerase chain reaction, sequencing, phylogenetic analysis, fixation index analysis, and statistical analysis of haplotype networks. Basic Local Alignment Search Tool analysis validated the following species: R. lateristriata and R. argyrotaenia from farming (Jogjakarta); Rasbora agryotaenia (Purworejo), R. lateristriata (Purworejo and Malang), Rasbora dusonensis (Palembang), and Rasbora einthovenii (Riau) from natural resources. Based on TNM characters, Rasbora spp. were divided into four groups, referring to four distinct characters in the middle of the body. The phylogenetic tree is divided into five clades. The genetic distance between R. argyrotaenia (Jogjakarta) and R. lateristriata (Malang) populations (0.66) was significantly different (p < 0.05). R. lateristriata (Purworejo) has the highest nucleotide diversity (0.43). R. argyrotaenia from Jogjakarta and Purworejo shared the same haplotype. The pattern of gene flow among them results from the two populations' close geographic proximity and environmental effects. R. argyrotaenia had low genetic diversity, therefore, increasing heterozygosity in cultivated populations is necessary to avoid inbreeding. Otherwise, R. lateristriata (Purworejo) had a greater gene variety that could be used to develop breeding. In conclusion, the middle body parts are a distinguishing morphometric character of Rasbora spp., and the COI gene is more heterozygous in the wild population than in farmed fish, therefore, enrichment of genetic variation is required for sustainable Rasbora fish farming.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.294-305
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• 2024

Tomini Bay in Gorontalo offers significant potential for amphidromous goby-fry, a group of fish found in at least five estuaries in the area, namely Bone-Bolango, Paguyaman, Bilungala, Tombulilato, and Taludaa Estuaries. Preliminary results were limited to only two locations in estuarine waters, namely the Bone-Bolango and Paguyaman rivers. Further exploration of goby-fry species in various locations within Tomini Bay is essential to enhance knowledge about the abundance and aid conservation efforts. Therefore, this study identified the goby-fry species and created their distribution map in the waters of Tomini Bay Gorontalo. The samples used were obtained from daily catches of fishermen in the five estuaries during the recruitment period from February to September 2022. These samples were categorized based on their morphological similarities and specific melanophore patterns. Distinct groups with different melanophore patterns from those previously reported were identified as newly recorded species, photographed, and described in terms of their morphology. Furthermore, two specimens from each newly recorded species underwent molecular identification using the cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 (COI) gene for DNA amplification and were analyzed through the Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) method. The phylogenetic tree was constructed using the Maximum Likelihood Method. The results showed the existence of nongoby-fry species caught together with goby fry school. A total of 75,881 goby-fry and 1,687 nongoby-fry were successfully collected. Among the goby-fry species, 13 were identified, including three new records, namely Eleotris fusca (Forster, 1801), Sicyopterus microcephalus (Bleeker, 1855), and Sicyopus zosterophorus (Bleeker, 1856). This study also documented the existence of nongoby-fry species, namely Anguilla celebesensis (Kaup, 1856), Moringua microchir (Bleeker, 1853), and Microphis leiaspis (Bleeker, 1854). It significantly contributed to the understanding of fish biodiversity in Tomini Bay.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.512-521
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• 2016

제주도에서 채집된 토양시료로부터 xylanase 활성을 나타내는 균주를 분리하여 WJ-2로 명명하였다. 균주 WJ-2의 16S rRNA 유전자 염기서열을 결정하여 이를 토대로 상동성을 검색한 결과, Streptomyces 속의 균주들과 높은 염기서열 상동성을 보였다. 16S rRNA 유전자 염기서열을 토대로하는 neighbor-joining 계통수를 제작하여 Streptomyces atrovirens와 가장 높은 계통발생적 연관성이 갖고 있는 것을 밝혔다. 또한 DNA-DNA hybridization 분석을 통하여 Streptomyces atrovirens의 신규한 아종임을 증명하였다. 균주 WJ-의 게놈내 GC 농도는 73.98 mol%이었으며, 주요 세포벽 지방산으로 anteiso-$C_{15:0}$ (36.19%)을 함유하고 있었다. 균주 WJ-2의 성장 및 xylanase 생산은 배지내에 질소원으로 soytone과 탄소원으로 xylan을 첨가하였을 때 급격히 증가되는 것을 확인하였다. 액체배양액으로부터 준비된 조효소의 xylanase 활성은 pH 7.0과 $55^{\circ}C$에서 가장 높게 나타났다. Thin layer chromatography (TLC) 분석을 통하여 균주 WJ-2의 조효소는 xylan을 분해하여 최종분해산물로서 xylobiose와 xylotriose 생산하는 효소임을 확인하였다.

• 한국해양생명과학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.128-135
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• 2023

엽상자어(Leptocephalus)는 뱀장어목(Anguiliformes)에 속하는 어류의 자어로 5~6월에 우리나라 남해안 일대의 정치망에서 멸치와 함께 어획 후 방류하지만 대부분 폐사하는 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구의 목적은 멸치어업을 하는 정치망에서 무분별하게 포획되는 엽상자어의 종을 구명하여 수산자원보호 및 이들 자치어 생태 연구를 위한 기초 생물학적 자료를 제시하고자 수행하였다. 실험에 사용된 엽상자어는 5~6월에 남해의 정치망에서 채집하였으며, 외부형태와 유전학적 특성을 붕장어(Conger myriaster), 갯장어(Muraenesox cinereus) 및 뱀장어속(Anguilla) 4종의 성어와 비교하였다. 유전학적 분석은 추출한 DNA를 12s rRNA, 16s rRNA 부분단편을 PCR로 증폭하여 염기배열을 분석한 후 분자계통수를 작성하여 장어류 유생이 붕장어, 갯장어 및 뱀장어속 4종 중 어느 쪽의 성체와 클러스터 그룹화를 이루는지 계통학적 유연관계를 확인하였다. 엽상자어의 외부형태 계수 및 계측결과 엽상자어의 전장에 대한 머리길이의 백분비와 뒷지느러미 기점거리의 백분비는 붕장어와 가장 유사한 비율을 보였고, 척추골수 역시 붕장어와 가장 유사하였다. 또한 엽상자어의 유전자 분석결과는 모두 붕장어 성체와 클러스터 그룹화를 이루는 것을 확인함으로서 남해안에서 5~6월에 어획되는 엽상자어는 모두 붕장어의 자어임을 할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.219-225
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• 2006

노랑턱멧새의 테마송과 변이를 연구하기 위해서, 6개 도에 산재한 16개 활엽수림지대에서 번식하는 45개체의 노랑턱멧새 수컷에서 3,245개의 노랫소리를 녹음하였다. 노랫소리를 구성하는 주된 요소이며 대용문자가 부여된 640개 음절의 조합을 분석하여 164 테마송, 1,024 변이로 분류하였다. 수컷 개체는 각각 $1{\sim}6$ 테마송을 가졌고, 평균 3.5개 레퍼토리를 가지고 있었다. 수컷 개체 사이에서 노랫소리를 구성하는 음절의 순서와 배열이 완전히 동일한 테마송은 하나도 없었다. 수컷 개체의 노랫소리를 구성하고 있는 음절의 수는 $5{\sim}14$개(평균 9.4개)였다. 수컷은 하나의 테마송에 변이를 만들기 위해서 음절을 첨가, 삭제, 대체하여 레퍼토리 크기를 효과적으로 증가시켰다. 하나의 테마송이 갖는 변이의 수는 평균 5.1($1{\sim}31$)개였고, 개체 변이성은 노랫소리의 말단부의 구성 요소에서 가장 높았다. PCA 분석에서 공유하는 음절에 기초를 둔 요인 I과 고유한 음절에 기초를 둔 요인 II에 의해서 노랑턱멧새 16 개체군은 서로 다른 군집을 형성하였다. 공유한 음절의 수에 기초를 둔 유사성 측정은 지역과 일치하는 강한 형태를 나타냈다. 양방향 유사도를 분석한 결과 16 개체군은 UPGMA 군집 속으로 나누어졌으며, 지리적인 거리가 증가함에 따라 유사도는 감소하는 경향을 보였다.