• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.85-94
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• 2006

본 논문에서는 고결(Cementation)에 의한 모래의 비배수 거동변화를 파악하기 위하여 석고를 고결유발제로 사용한 시료를 조성한 후 등방삼축시험(CIU)을 실시하였으며, 상대밀도 및 고결정도에 따른 거동 양상을 분석하였다. 연구결과 모래의 고결은 항복강도$(q_y)$, 항복시 할선탄성계수$(E_y)$, 첨두마찰각$(\Phi_p)$의 상당한 증가를 유발시키고, 상대밀도보다 모래의 거동에 더 큰 영향을 끼치는 것으로 확인되었다. 그러나 고결결합이 파괴된 이후, 모래의 거동은 고결보다는 상대밀도의 영향을 더 크게 받는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 고결결합에 의한 압축성 감소는 간극수압 발생율을 감소시켜 고결모래의 유효응력 경로가 미고결 모래의 전응력 경로쪽으로 편향되어 발생하였다. 고결결합이 파괴되기 전에는 다일레이션 경향이 감소하지만, 결합이 파괴된 후에는 미고결 모래보다 더 큰 다일레이션 경향이 유발되었다.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.176-183
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• 2023

In this study, we investigated the effect of the extracts of Cyrtomium fortunei J.Sm. (CFJ) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced inflammation in mouse BV-2 microglial cells. Nitric oxide (NO) production and cell viability were measured using the Griess reagent and the (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide) (MTT) assay. Inflammatory cytokines were detected by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) in BV-2 microglial cells with and without CFJ extracts. Subsequently, mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and antioxidant markers were assessed by western blot analysis. It was found that the CFJ extract significantly decreased the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin [IL]-6, tumor necrosis factor [TNF]-α, and IL-1β) and NO in BV-2 microglial cells that were stimulated with LPS. In addition, the expression levels of the phosphorylation of the MAPK family (p38, c-Jun N-terminal kinases [JNK], and extracellular-signal regulated kinase [ERK]) were reduced by CFJ. Also, treatment with CFJ significantly increased the activities of superoxide dismutase type 1(SOD1) and Catalase in BV-2 microglial cells. Our results indicate that CFJ has a potent suppressive effect on the pro-inflammatory responses of activated BV-2 microglia. Therefore, CFJ has the potential to be an effective treatment for neurodegenerative diseases, as it can inhibit the production of inflammatory mediators in activated BV-2 microglial cells.

• 한국작물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국작물학회 2022년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.28-28
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• 2022

This paper presents the first genome assemblies of Philippine mangoes that provide valuable reference for varietal improvement and genomic studies on mango and related fruit crops. WE sequenced whole genomes of3 species, Mangifera odorata (Huani), Mangifera altissima (Paho), and Mangifera indica 'Carabao' (Sweet Elena). 'Carabao' is the major export variety of the Philippines; Paho is identified as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Huani has fruit sap acrid which is the primary defense mechanism against insects and birds. We used Falcon, a diploid aware -de novo assembler to assemble SMRT generated long-read sequences. Falcon-unzip was employed to phase the output assembly producing larger contig sets (primary contigs) and shorter contigs corresponding to haplotypes (haplotigs). Assembly statistics were generated by comparing the assembly to a reference genome, Tommy Atkins, using Quality Assessment Tool (QUAST). Moreover, the extent of duplication and completeness of gene content was measured using Benchmarking Universal Single-Copy Orthologs (BUSCO). Draft assemblies with high duplications were processed using Purge Haplotigs and Purge Dups to lessen duplications with minimal impact on genome completeness. De novo assemblies of Huani, Paho and 'Carabao' were then generated with primary contig sizes of 463.64 Mb, 508.95 Mb and 401.51 Mb respectively. These draft assemblies of Huani, Paho and 'Carabao' showed 96.90%, 95.17% and 99.07% complete BUSCOs respectively which is comparable to 'Tommy Atkins' genome (98.6%). Using two mango transcriptome data (pooled RNA-seq from different mango varieties and tissues), 91-96% or 24-30 million reads were successfully mapped back for each generated assembly indicating high degree of completeness. The results obtained demonstrated the highly contiguous, phased, and near complete genome assembly of three Philippine mango species for structural and functional annotation of gene units, especially those with economic importance.

• 한국동물생명공학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.109-120
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• 2023

Background: Pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) including embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) offer the immense therapeutic potential in stem cell-based therapy of degenerative disorders. However, clinical trials of human ESCs cause heavy ethical concerns. With the derivation of iPSCs established by reprogramming from adult somatic cells through the transgenic expression of transcription factors, this problems would be able to overcome. In the present study, we tried to differentiate porcine iPSCs (piPSCs) into endothelial cells (ECs) for stem cell-based therapy of vascular diseases. Methods: piPSCs (OSKMNL) were induced to differentiation into ECs in four differentiation media (APEL-2, APEL-2 + 50 ng/mL of VEGF, EBM-2, EBM-2 + 50 ng/mL of VEGF) on cultured plates coated with matrigel^® (1:40 dilution with DMEM/F-12 medium) for 8 days. Differentiation efficiency of these cells were exanimated using qRT-PCR, Immunocytochemistry, Western blotting and FACS. Results: As results, expressions of pluripotency-associated markers (OCT-3/4, SOX2 and NANOG) were higher observed in all porcine differentiated cells derived from piPSCs (OSKMNL) cultured in four differentiation media than piPSCs as the control, whereas endothelial-associated marker (CD-31) in the differentiated cells was not expressed. Conclusions: It can be seen that piPSCs (OSKMNL) were not suitable to differentiate into ECs in the four differentiation media unlike porcine epiblast stem cells (pEpiSCs). Therefore, it would be required to establish a suitable PSCs for differentiating into ECs for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.361-377
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• 2024

The dried rattan stem of the Fibraurea Recisa Pierre plant contains the active ingredient known as fibrauretine (FN). Although it greatly affects Alzheimer's disease (AD), the mechanism of their effects still remains unclear. Proteomics and transcriptomics analysis methods were used in this study to determine the mechanism of FN in the treatment of AD. AD model is used through bilateral hippocampal injection of Aβ_1-40. After successful modeling, FN was given for 30 days. The results showed that FN could improve the cognitive dysfunction of AD model rats, reduce the expression of AE and P-Tau, increase the content of acetylcholine and reduce the activity of acetylcholinesterase. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enriched differentially expressed genes and proteins are involved in signaling pathways including metabolic pathway, AD, pathway in cancer, PI3K-AKT signaling pathway, and cAMP signaling pathway. Transcriptomics and proteomics sequencing resulted in 19 differentially expressed genes and proteins. Finally, in contrast to the model group, after FN treatment, the protein expressions and genes associated with the PI3K-AKT pathway were significantly improved in RT-qPCR and Western blot and assays. This is consistent with the findings of transcriptomic and proteomic analyses. Our study found that, FN may improve some symptoms of AD model rats through PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.465-474
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• 2024

Uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) is a critical geomechanical parameter that plays a significant role in the evaluation of rocks. The practice of indirectly estimating said characteristics is widespread due to the challenges associated with obtaining high-quality core samples. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of utilizing the gene expression programming (GEP) technique for the purpose of forecasting the UCS for various rock categories, including Schist, Granite, Claystone, Travertine, Sandstone, Slate, Limestone, Marl, and Dolomite, which were sourced from a wide range of quarry sites. The present study utilized a total of 170 datasets, comprising Schmidt hammer (SH), porosity (n), point load index (Is(50)), and P-wave velocity (Vp), as the effective parameters in the model to determine their impact on the UCS. The UCS parameter was computed through the utilization of the GEP model, resulting in the generation of an equation. Subsequently, the efficacy of the GEP model and the resultant equation were assessed using various statistical evaluation metrics to determine their predictive capabilities. The outcomes indicate the prospective capacity of the GEP model and the resultant equation in forecasting the unconfined compressive strength (UCS). The significance of this study lies in its ability to enable geotechnical engineers to make estimations of the UCS of rocks, without the requirement of conducting expensive and time-consuming experimental tests. In particular, a user-friendly program was developed based on the GEP model to enable rapid and very accurate calculation of rock's UCS, doing away with the necessity for costly and time-consuming laboratory experiments.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.151-163
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• 2024

Background: Galangin, commonly employed in traditional Chinese medicine for its diverse medicinal properties, exhibits potential in treating inflammatory pain. Nevertheless, its mechanism of action remains unclear. Methods: Mice were randomly divided into 4 groups for 7 days: a normal control group, a galangin-treated (25 and 50 mg/kg), and a positive control celecoxib (20 mg/kg). Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects were evaluated using a hot plate test, acetic acid-induced writhing test, acetic acid-induced vascular permeability test, formalin-induced paw licking test, and carrageenan-induced paw swelling test. The interplay between galangin, transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), NF-κB, COX-2, and TNF-α proteins was evaluated via molecular docking. COX-2, PGE2, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α levels in serum were measured using ELISA after capsaicin administration (200 nmol/L). TRPV1 expression in the dorsal root ganglion was analyzed by Western blot. The quantities of substance P (SP) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) were assessed using qPCR. Results: Galangin reduced hot plate-induced licking latency, acetic acid-induced contortions, carrageenan-triggered foot inflammation, and capillary permeability in mice. It exhibited favorable affinity towards TRPV1, NF-κB, COX-2, and TNF-α, resulting in decreased levels of COX-2, PGE2, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in serum following capsaicin stimulation. Galangin effectively suppressed the upregulation of TRPV1 protein and associated receptor neuropeptides CGRP and SP mRNA, while concurrently inhibiting the expression of NF-κB, TNF-α, COX-2, and PGE2 mRNA. Conclusions: Galangin exerts its anti-inflammatory pain effects by inhibiting TRPV1 activation and regulating COX-2, NF-κB/TNF-α expression, providing evidence for the use of galangin in the management of inflammatory pain.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.97-110
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• 1973

The goal of modern nursing is to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients. If comprehensive nursing care to children (within the hospital setting) is to be provided, consideration of the stage of growth and development of the child is especially important. From clinical observation, it appeared that nurses often disregarded individual requirements of children in giving nursing care. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to show that comprehensive nursing care which is based on an understanding of the growth and development of the child contributes to both the child and the mother's adaptability to the child's hospitalization. Method: Sixty children, three to three year of age, hospitalized at the Yonsei University Pediatric Ward ware studied. From April 1, 1973 to May 5, 1973, children admitted to the hospital were assigned to either an experimental or a compare groups. There were 30 children in each group. The sex and age of the children in each group was similar. In both groups were more male than female children. In the experimental group, each mother stayed with hot child continuously during his hospitalization. In the compare groups, the mother or some other member of the family stayed with the child. Each day on the child's admission the investigator visited the ward from 1-2 P.M. to 9-10 P.M., in order to provide comprehensive care for the experimental -group. The assistance given the nurses by the investigator was in the form of conferences regarding care and in giving direct care to the child and his mother. The compare group of children received nursing care as usually provided by the hospital. The instruments used to obtain the data for analysis were as follows: 1. The fear and anxiety reaction of the child was recorded by observation of the investigator for four areas: 1) separation from parent and relatives 2) reaction to Doctor and Nurse with white gowns 3) reaction to nursing care 4) reaction to injection and tests, etc. 2. Regression in area of eating, sleeping, and elimination were recorded by the investigator by questioning the mother and by observation. 3. Adaptability to the hospitalization was recorded by direct questioning of the children for areas of emotional and social adjustment. For children older than 3 years of age or children not seriously ill, using the simple I. Q. test this was possible for only 35 of the total 60 children. Result: 1. 55 percents of the total 60 children had been prepared by their parents for hospitalization. The children who had received prior preparation accepted hospitalization more readily than those who had received no preparation. (χ²=4.6 Ρ<0.05) 2. On admission 31.7 percent of the children expressed verbal fear of their discase or treatment. 25 percent felt that the disease was due to their mistake. 3. There was a significant difference in the reaction of the child to separation from the parent or relatives between the two groups. The experimental groups showed less anxiety due to separation than the compare group. (χ²=4.34 Ρ<0.05) In both groups there was less anxiety due to separation among school age (6-12 years) children than among preschool age (3-5 years) children. (χ²=9.22 Ρ<0.05) 4. More than half of the children in both groups reacted with fear and avoidance to doctor and/or nurses wearing white gowns. (χ²=0.06 Ρ<0.05) 5. The experimental group reacted more favorably to nursing in general than the compare group. (χ²=4.8 Ρ<0.05) 6. There was no difference in the fear and refused reaction to special tests and/or such as X-rays and injections, etc. between the groups. (χ²=3.77 Ρ<0.05) 7. More children in the compare group showed regressive tendencies in eating, sleeping, and elimination habits than in experimental groups. (χ²=2.3 Ρ<0.05 χ²=3.88 Ρ<0.05 χ²=4.9 Ρ<0.05) 8. There was a significant difference in the adaptability to hospitalization between the two groups. The experimental groups adapted more readily. (χ²=2.02 Ρ<0.05) 9. For children who had higher I.Q. s the adaptability to hospitalization was better regardless of the group. (χ²=5.03 Ρ<0.05) However, because of the small number of cases (60), this finding cannot be extrapolated without further verification. The date demonstrates that there was a greater adaptability to hospitalization by the child when comprehensive nursing care was given. By planning care and applying knowledge of growth and development to meet, nurses are in a position to prevent some of the psychological trauma associated with hospitalization.

• 한국잡초학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.199-207
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• 1988

Oxyfluorfen에 대표적(代表的)인 내성군(耐性群)(Chokoto, Aichiasahi, Agabyeo, IR 3941, Tabali)과 감수성품종군(感受性品種群)(Mushakdanti, Weld pally, HP 1033, HP 857, HP 907)을 공시(供試)하여 종실단백질(種實蛋白質)(SDS-PAGE 법(法))과 동위효소(同位酵素)(acid phosphatase, peroxidase: 7% PAGE 법(法))의 전기영동(電氣泳動) pattern을 분석(分析)하고 oxyfluorfen $10^{-4}M$ 처리후(處理後)의 동위효소(同位酵素)(malate dehydrogenase, peroxidase, esterase) pattern의 특이성(特異性)을 확인(確認)하므로써 oxyfluorfen 내성차이(耐性差異)와 이들 전기영동(電氣泳動) pattern 차이(差異)가 갖는 연관성(聯關性)을 알고저 하였다. 결과(結果)를 요약(要約)하면 다음과 같다. l. 종실단백질(種實蛋白質)의 전기영동(電氣泳動)에서는 19종(種) band를 찾아볼 수 있었고, 두 품종군간(品種群間)에 비유사성(非類似性)이 있는 것으로 clustering 되었다. 이는 감수성군(感受性群)에서 G band가 없고, H, N, O, P, Q, R, S band에서 활성(活性)이 낮았던 데 기인한다. 2. 품종군간(品種群間)의 동위효소(同位酵素) 분석결과(分析結果), 4개(個)의 acid phosphatase band 가운데 내성군(耐性群)은 B band의 활성(活性)이 낮으나 특이적(特異的)으로 C band를 갖는 공통점(共通點)이 있었다. Peroxidase의 4개(個) minor band에 대하여는 내성군(耐性群)이 A, C, D band의 활성(活性)이 높고 B band의 활성(活性)은 거의 없었던 특이성(特異性)이 있었다. 3. Oxyfluorfen 처리(處理)에 기인한 동위효소(同位酵素)의 경시적(經時的) 변화(變化)로 보아, 내성(耐性)인 Chokoto에서는 malate dehydrogenase의 3개(個) band 가운데 A band의 활성(活性)은 거의 없었고 B 및 C band의 활성(活性)은 지속적(持續的)으로 높게 유지(維持)되는 특이성(特異性)이 있었다. Peroxidase의 5개(個) band 가운데 B band는 내성(耐性)인 Chokoto에서 발견되지 않았으나 A, C, D, E band는 경시적(輕視的)으로도 소실경향(消失傾向)이 크지 않았다. Esterase는 대략 4개(個)의 band로 분리(分離)되었는데 내성(耐性)인 Chokoto는 A, C, D band가 높은 활성(活性)을 갖고 지속적(持續的)으로 유지되는 특이성(特異性)을 나타내었다.

• 한국균학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.48-69
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• 1987

외생균근(外生菌根)버섯의 기주범위(寄主範圍)와 기주선택성(寄主選擇注)을 구명(究明)하고 주요(主要) 조림수종(造林樹種)의 균근균(菌根菌) 선택성(選擇性)을 상호비교(相互比較)하기 위하여 1981년(年)부터 1986년(年)까지 전국(全國)의 여러 곳에서 12개수종(個樹種)의 순림(純林)(소나무, 리기다소나무, 잣나무, 종비나무, 일본잎갈나무, 젓나무, 현사시, 밤나무, 갈참나무, 상수리나무, 신갈나무, 자작나무)를 대상(對象)으로 균근(菌根)버섯을 채집(採集)하여 분석(分析)을 비교(比較)하였다. 6년(年)동안 총(總) 48리(履) 196종(種) 8 품종(品種)의 균근(菌根) 버섯을 동정(同定)하였으며 그 중 Russla가 31종(種) 1 품종(品種), Amanita가 22종(種) 5 품종(品種), Lactarius가 18종(種) 1 품종(品種)이었다. 기주범위(寄主範圍)가 넓은 종(種)은 Russula, Amanita, Lactarius, Laccaria, Cantharellus 속(屬)에 속(屬)해 있있다. Laccaria Laccata는 12개조사수종중(個調査樹種中)에서 12개수종전분의 임분(林分)에서, Amanita vaginata group은 11개수종(個樹種)에서, Labtarius gerardii와 Russula sororia는 9 개수종(個樹種)에 서, Amanita agglutinata, Cantharellus cibarius, Russula bella, Russula bella, Russula virescens는 8개수종(個樹種)의 침개엽수임분(針開葉樹林分)에서 채집(採集)되어 기주(寄主)의 범위(範圍)가 넓은 버섯으로 분류(分類)되었다. Amanita citrina, Boletus bicolor, Boletus erythropus, Lactarius piperatus, L. subzonarius, Russula pseudodelica는 침개활수(針葉闊樹)의 $4{\sim}5$개수종(個樹種)에서 채집(採集)되어 기주(寄主)의 범위(範圍)가 중간(中間)정도(程度)인 버섯으로 분류(分類)되었으며 특히 Suillus grevillei는 잎갈나무에서서만 채집(採集)되어 기주(寄主)의 범위(範圍)가 가장 좁은 버섯으로 판명(判明)되었다. 12개수종(個樹種)의 임분중(林分中)에서 균근(菌根)버섯의 종류(種類)가 가장 많은 젓나무림(林)으로써 83종(重)의 균근(菌根)버섯을 채집(採集)했으며, 소나무(赤松)림(林)에서 66종(重)을, 리기다소나무림(林)에서 50종(種)을, 잣나무림(林)에서 49종(重)을, 갈참나무림(林)에서 46종(種)을 채집(採集)했다. 일본잎갈나무림(林)에서는 23종(種)의 균근(菌根)버섯을 채집(採集)했는데 다른 임분(林分)과 달리 Amanita, Lactarius, Russula 는 적고 대신 Laccaria 가 많이 관찰(觀察)되었다. 본(本) 실험(實驗)에서 조사(調査)된 12개수종(個樹種)의 대부분(大部分)은 다양(多樣)한 균근(菌根)버섯과 공생(共生)하는 듯하며 균선택성(菌選擇性)이 적은 것으로 사료(思料)된다.