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Genetic Variation in Natural Populations of the Cat-Snake (Elaphe dome) (누룩뱀(Elaphe diane) 자연집단의 체전적 변리에 관하여)

  • 백남극;양서영
    • The Korean Journal of Zoology
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.211-221
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    • 1987
  • Starch gel electrophoresis was used to estimate the degree of genic variation and genetic relatedness among twelve populations of the Cat-Sanke(Elaphe diene) in Korea. Out of the 17 loci examined 9 loci (Mdh-2, Ldh-1, Ldh-2, Idh-1, Idh-2, Adh, Aco-3, ep, Got-1) were monomorphic with identical mobility in all populations, 4 loci (Pgm, Mpi, Pept-1, Got-2) were nearly identical with minor allele frequency differences, and 4 loci (Mdh-1, Fgi, Est-2, 6psd) showed moderate variation. Levels of genic variation were similar to those found for other reptilian species. The mean genetic similarity value(S) among twelve populations is 0.966. Chechu population was slightly remote genetically from the mainland populations.

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Case report of amniotic membrane derived-stem cells treatment for feline chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

  • Kim, Taeho;Noh, Seul Ah;Ju, Junguk
    • Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.323-326
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    • 2021
  • A cat who is a 15-year-old and spayed female visited an animal clinic with severe coughing symptoms. Since the cat's coughing symptoms had worsened from the age of 10 and X-rays showed a bronchial pattern in the lungs, it was diagnosed as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). She received three injections of stem cells isolated from the amniotic membrane on days 0, 7, and 23. Although there was no improvement in the clinical findings on the x-ray, the number of coughing was significantly reduced. In addition, even after long-term follow-up post treatment for a month, she was stable with almost no coughing.

A Study on Non-Verbal Expressions for the Realization of Narrative Visualization -Focusing on a 3D Cat Character, "Puss" (내러티브 시각화 구현을 위한 비언어적 표현 연구-3D 고양이 캐릭터 "Puss"를 중심으로)

  • Lee, Young-Suk;Kim, Sang-Nam
    • Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.659-672
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    • 2016
  • In animated films, characters materialize narratives through acting. The narrative is an element to materialize accurate delivery of lines and emotions. The non-verbal actions should express lots of emotions and lines in scenes, and also they can be used as a way of empathy. This study analyzed the visualization factors of narrative focusing on a cat character frequently shown in animated films. For this, the visualization factors of non-verbal actions expressed in characters' personal space and dynamic space were extracted. Based on this, it aims to suggest the emotion expressing method of characters to realize effective narrative visualization. In the future, it aims to be used as reference data in case when producing non-verbal communication for 3D characters.

Effect of Hexane Extract of Acori graminei Rhizoma on Chloramphenicol Acetyltransferase of Staphylococcus aureus SA2 (석창포 헥산 추출물이 Staphylococcus aureus SA2의 Chloramphenicol Acetyltransferase 에 미치는 영향)

  • 문경호;권주열;박민수;김혜경;이정규
    • YAKHAK HOEJI
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    • v.48 no.1
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    • pp.30-33
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    • 2004
  • One subfraction from the hexane fraction of Acri graminei Rhizoma, the E4 fraction which is mainly consisted of acorenone, showed a potential inhibitory activity against chloramphenicol acetyltransferase (CAT) of S. aureus SA2 that is a multidrug-resistant strain to 10 usual antibiotics. The combination therapy of this fraction with chloramphenicol resulted in reduction of the minimal inhibitory concentration from 128 $\mu\textrm{g}$/ml to 8 $\mu\textrm{g}$/ml. The E4 fraction also revealed to prevent the induction of CAT from this strain.

Development and Analysis of Korea Open Source Motion System based on Real-Time Ethernet (실시간 이더넷 기반의 한국형 오픈소스 모션 시스템 개발 및 분석)

  • Lim, Sun;Lee, Seung-Yong;Kim, Ji-Hyun;Jung, Il-Kyun
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.66 no.1
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    • pp.186-193
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    • 2017
  • KOSMOS is Korea Open Source MOtion System which is developed based on general purpose hardware and open source software. It is aiming at IEC 61131-3 standard. Real-time ethernet has several advantages for motion control system and distributed control system. So, considering this advantages, KOSMOS has the network interface made up of Real-time ethernet, EtherCAT. In this paper, we explain the KOSMOS platform, the performance for real-time task and show the real case applying KOSMOS platform in manipulator control system.

Imaging diagnosis of extrahepatic biliary tract obstruction with acquired portosystemic shunt in a cat

  • Hwang, Tae-Sung;Jang, Won-Seok;Yoon, Young-Min;Jung, Dong-In;Lee, Hee Chun
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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    • v.58 no.4
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    • pp.227-230
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    • 2018
  • A 2-year-old, spayed female, Korean domestic short-hair cat was presented with depression and vomiting. The patient had history of weight loss lasting seven months. Physical examination revealed icterus in the pinna, oral mucosa, and sclera. Based on ultrasonography and computed tomography, tentative diagnosis was extrahepatic biliary tract obstruction with acquired portosystemic shunt (PSS). Tumor or inflammation of hepatobiliary system was suspected as the cause of obstruction of the common bile duct. But it could not be determined without biopsy. The severely dilated cystic duct was considered to cause portal hypertension and secondary multiple PSS. The patient expired without histopathologic examination.

The Mechanism of Contraction Response to EFS in Cat Esophageal Circular Muscle

  • Park, Joon-Hong;Lee, Tai-Sang;Park, Sun-Young;Cho, Young-Rae;Park, Hee-Jung;Sohn, Uy-Dong
    • Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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    • 2003.10b
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    • pp.75.1-75.1
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    • 2003
  • Low-frequency electrical field stimulation of transmural nerves of cat esophageal circular smooth muscle produces an “off contraction”, which occurs after electirical field stimulation (EFS) of transmural nerves is stopped. We previously examined signal transduction pathways mediating ACh-induced contraction of circular smooth muscle of esophagus. The extracellular Ca$\^$2+/ is needed for the contraction, results in the activation PKC. EFS-induced contraction was abolished by the pretreatments of tetrodotoxin(1 ${\mu}$M) and atropine (1 ${\mu}$M). (omitted)

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Liquid Crystal Droplet Patterns to Monitor Catalase Activity at Femtomolar Levels

  • Yoon, Stephanie;Jang, Chang-Hyun
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.35 no.9
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    • pp.2704-2710
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    • 2014
  • Catalase (CAT) decomposes hydrogen peroxide that is toxic to the body. In this study, simple and sensitive detector has been developed for observing catalase activity using liquid crystal droplet system. Microscale LC droplet patterns are formed by spreading aldehyde-doped nematic liquid crystal on pre-treated glass slides. When hydrogen peroxide is added, aldehyde is oxidized and amphiphiles are formed. Dodecanoates cause the pattern to transit from bright to dark as they self-assemble to form a carboxyalte monolayer at the interface. When a drop of pre-incubated CAT and hydrogen peroxide mixture is placed onto the pattern, bright fan-shape is observed. This planar optical appearance indicates that catalase has decomposed hydrogen peroxide. Compared to the detectors that have been previously developed, this system is more sensitive with detection limit of 1fM. This research suggests further studies to be on LC droplet patterning to develop highly sensitive and methodologically simple sensors for various chemicals.

A Study on the PCB Design of a CAT.5E Modular Jacks Employing Field Cancellation Techniques (PCB에서 필드 상쇄 기법을 적용한 Cat. 5E급 모듈라잭 설계에 관한 연구)

  • 류대우;이중근
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.136-142
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    • 2001
  • In this paper, a method of canceling and suppressing differential mode crosstalk noise signals caused by non-uniform coupling between two transmission lines in UTP (unshielded twisted pair) modular jacks is discussed. Differential mode crosstalk noise signals in balanced transmission lines with UTP modular jacks were suppressed, by applying field cancellation techniques to this modular jack. To verify an effectiveness of the field cancellation techniques, 8 pin modular jacks were made, and the NEXT (Near End Crosstalk) losses were measured to prove its applicability by the network analyzer(HP8720C) at 100 Mb/s.

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Balloon dilation with triamcinolone intralesional injection successfully treated rectal stricture in a three-month kitten

  • Lee, Hee-Ryung;Adam, Gareeballah Osman;Lee, Sei-Jin;Kim, Shang-Jin
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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    • v.60 no.1
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    • pp.39-42
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    • 2020
  • This report describes a three-month-old Korean domestic kitten presented with dehydration and poor body condition. Physical examination revealed abdominal distension. Rectal diagnosis was unachievable due to the small rectum diameter. X-ray radiography and endoscopy confirmed presence of abdominal distension and indicated a stricture located 1.5 cm from the anus. A balloon was gently inserted into the rectum and inflated several times followed by triamcinolone injection. Four months later, same procedures were repeated. This report is the first to describe the use of balloon dilation of a rectal stricture followed by intralesional triamcinolone injection in a small cat with poor condition.