• Natural Product Sciences
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.76-82
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• 2012

Stamens of Mesua ferrea L. are a well-known herbal drug used in Indian System of Traditional Medicine to treat various diseases. The claimed activity of this plant part is necessitated to investigate antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity. Authenticated plant sample was extracted with hexane, ethanol (EtOH) and water (aq.) using ASE 100 accelerated solvent extractor. Antioxidant activity was evaluated by means of different in vitro assays. Hepatoprotective effect was investigated on carbon tetrachloride induced oxidative stress in liver slice culture model. Cytotoxic marker lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) released in culture medium and the activity of lipid peroxidation along with antioxidant enzymes (AOEs) namely superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione reductase (GR) were estimated. Hexane and EtOH extracts were significantly inhibited DPPH, NO, SOD and $ABTS^+$ radical in dose dependent manner. The trade of phenol content was: aq. extract < hexane extract < EtOH extract. A significant correlation was shown by total phenol content and free radical scavenging activity of extracts. The culture system treated with hexane extract, EtOH extract or ascorbic acid exhibited significant depletion in LDH, lipid peroxidation, antioxidative enzymes SOD, CAT and GR. Hexane extract and EtOH extracts of stamen of M. ferrea protected liver slice culture cells by alleviating oxidative stress induced damage to liver cells.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• v.30 no.3
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• pp.77-84
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• 2005

EGCG[(-)-epigallocatechin gallate], is a major component of green tea has been considered as a major antioxidant constituent. It has been considered as potential chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic agents. However, very little is known about the cellular actions by which EGCG mediates its therapeutic effects. Various aspects of antioxidant activity of EGCG were evaluated in this study. EGCG itself did not show significant cytotoxicity. Significant 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity was observed in all ranges of concentration ($0.8-100{\mu}g/ml$) used in this study. Protective effect of EGCG against hydrogen peroxide induced cell death was observed. Relatively high lipid peroxidation inhibitory activity were detected ($IC_{50}$ was about $20{\mu}g/ml$). EGCG also dose-dependently enhanced the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) in V79-4 cells. In concentrations of $100{\mu}g/ml$ of EGCG, activities of SOD, CAT and GPX were measured as 36.9 U/mg of protein, 22.9 U/mg of protein and 17.8 U/mg of protein, respectively. When these values were compared with those of the control groups (24.9 U/mg of protein, 14.9 U/mg of protein and 11.7 U/mg of protein), the relative increases were calculated as 48, 54 and 52%, respectively. Taken together, our findings suggest that EGCG can act as an antioxidant by scavenging radicals and enhancing antioxidant enzyme activities.

• BMB Reports
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• v.30 no.5
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• pp.342-345
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• 1997

Catechol 1,2-dioxygenase $I_1$ (CD $I_1$) gene of Acinetobacter Iwoffii K24, $catA_1$ was expressed in Escherichia coli and was partially purified by using a MonoQ column. Expressed CD $I_1$ had the same molecular weight as purified CD $I_1$ from A. Iwoffii K24 on SDS-PAGE. Expressed CD $I_1$ was also identified by Western blotting and peptide sequencing of N-terminal and internal regions. When compared with purified CD $I_1$ of A. Iwoffii K24, expressed CD $I_1$ had similar substrate specificities and the effects of compounds on enzyme activity. N-terminal amino acid sequence of CD I expressed in E. coli was the same as that of purified CD $I_1$, suggesting that CD $I_1$ may be under the same posttranslational processing in E. coli and A. Iwoffii K24.

• Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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• v.34 no.6
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• pp.437-440
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• 2017

A five-month-old, male Domestic Korean shorthair was referred to our hospital with a history of lethargy, anorexia, and globoid cardiac silhouette on thoracic radiography. Physical examination showed dehydration and anemia was revealed on blood analysis. On thoracic radiography and echocardiography, the patient showed pericardial effusion and ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis was performed. A Rivalta test of the pericardial effusion showed a positive result. As the patient had recurrent pericardial effusion, pericardiectomy was performed. He was tentatively diagnosed with wet form feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) and treated with Polyprenyl immunostimulant (PI). Neurological signs were eventually seen and he was euthanized. Histopathologic changes with markedly expanded neutrophils, lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophages with fibrous connective tissue and collagenous fibers were detected. Immunohistochemistry for FIP antigen was performed and results showed FIPV-positive multifocal aggregates of cells. Pericardial effusion is an atypical condition in cats with FIP, but can be presented. This case report describes FIP with pericardial effusion in a cat, in which definitive diagnosis of FIP was done using biopsy via pericardiectomy.

• Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity
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• no.spc9
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• pp.80-83
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• 2016

In order to analyze a status of animal in an area where has been became a land cause of Jindo Grand Bridge established on Jindo island area, mammal status in the biggest mountain in Jindo province, Mt. Cheomchalsan has been investigated for four times from May to October of 2016. According to the investigation, 5 orders, 9 families and 15 species of inhabitation was confirmed, and water deer (Hydropotes inermis), raccoon (Nyctereutes procyonoides), cat (Felis catus), and etcetera were dominant. Biodiversity and evenness index were likely to be high as 2.24 and 0.83, respectively and it is considered that favorable condition of natural ecosystem for inhabitation of mammalian is established. Meanwhile, since the cat designated as control species is confirmed as a dominant species, it is supposed that continuous management is necessary.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.54 no.1
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• pp.94-100
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• 2016

Hydrogen production via steam reforming of bio-oil from algal biomass over fast pyrolysis with commercial catalysts was carried out. Aqueous bio-oil obtained by phase separation from a crude oil over fast pyrolysis was used as a reactant and comparison studies for activity over different catalysts (FCR-4-02, POS-7, Cat. A, RUA), reaction temperature, and steam/carbon (S/C) ratios were performed. Experimental results showed that different catalytic activities were observed with different S/C ratios and catalyst composition and the highest hydrogen yield of 70% was obtained with a POS-7 catalyst at a S/C ratio of 10 and 1073 K.

• Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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• v.31 no.4
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• pp.344-349
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• 2014

A 5-year-old intact female Maltese, a 4-year-old neutered male Chihuahua, and a 5-year-old neutered male Maltese were referred to Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Seoul National University for assessment of traumatic corneal laceration accompanied by anterior lens capsule disruption by cat claw. Severe uveitis, hypopyon, fibrinous exudate, diffuse corneal edema, and/or glaucoma were observed. B-mode ocular ultrasound showed lens capsule rupture and hyperechoic lens in all three cases. Despite aggressive treatments, the three eyes continued to deteriorate with endophthalmitis, leading to enucleation. Septic implantation syndrome associated with phakitis, severe pyogranulomatous endophthalmitis, and keratitis was confirmed by histopathological examination.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Applied Pharmacology
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• 1993.04a
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• pp.144-144
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• 1993

한국에서 유행하는 페염균 type을 결정하기 위한 기초 실험을 수행하여 서울대병원과 서울중앙병원의 환자로부터 분리한 88개의 폐염균주를 담즙산에 의한 용해도 및 Optochin에 대한 민감성 등을 측정하고 폐염균의 type을 결정하기 위해서 Double diffusion, Countercurrent immunoelectrophoresis, Rocket immunoelectrophoresis 방법 등으로 폐염균 항혈청과 반응하였다. 또한 ATCC로부터 구입한 폐염균주를 이용하여 배지조성의 변화에 따른 폐염균 생장을 측정하기 위해 CAT broth, Brain Heart Infusion broth, Defined Media에서 3가지 type의 균주(Type I, III, IV)를 접종하고 37$^{\circ}C$에서 배양하면서 1시간마다 550nm에서 흡광도를 측정하였다. 3가지 type (Type I, III, IV)의 폐염균주로부터 협막다당류를 phenol Iysis 추출법으로 폐염균 Capsule 다당류의 분리하여 Total Sugar 함량, Uronic acid 함량, 0-Acetyl 함량, 단백질 함량, 핵산 함량, 분자량분포 Countr-current immunoelectrophoresis 등을 실시하여 폐염균 백신 규격에 부합되는지 확인하였다. 수집한 88개의 폐염균주가 모두 담즙산에 의해 용해되고 6mm Optochin disc를 사용하였을때 성장 저지원이 모두 14mm 이상으로 나타나 감수성이 있어서 폐염균임을 확인하였으며 폐염균의 type 결정에 필요한 방법을 설정하였다. 배지조성에 따른 폐염균의 생장을 측정한 결과 CAT broth 에서는 Type I만이 잘 배양되었고 Type III, IV는 늦게 배양되었으나, Brain Heart Infusion broth에서는 3가지 Type이 모두 잘 배양되었고, Defined Media 에서는 Type I만이 성장되었을 뿐 나머지 두 Type은 배양되지 않았다. 본 실험방법으로 분리된 폐염균 다당류는 폐염균 백신 규격중의 6가지 항목에서 적합하였으며 Statens(Denmark)로부터 구입한 항체와 뚜렷한 침강선을 나타내었다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Veterinary Clinics Conference
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• 2009.10a
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• pp.222-222
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• 2009

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Veterinary Clinics Conference
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• 2009.04a
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• pp.291-291
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• 2009