• Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.138-148
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• 2016

배경: 한국의 중년여성의 복부비만 유병률은 급속하게 증가하고 있으나 복부비만 관리프로그램의 종류와 그 효과가 다양하고 효과적인 중재 방법을 선택하는 데 어려움이 있다. 따라서 본 연구의 목적은 한국의 중년 비만여성을 대상으로 실시한 복부비만관리 프로그램의 효과를 체계적이고 종합적으로 규명하여 학문적 기초자료를 제시하는데 있다. 방법: 학술지 392편, 학위논문 380편으로 총 772편의 논문 중 중복된 자료를 제외한 647편에서 조사연구이거나 나이에 적합하지 않거나 대조군이 선정되지 않는 등, 선정기준에 부합하지 않는 604편을 제외하여 총 43편의 복부비만관리 프로그램 논문을 분석대상으로 선정하여 주요 비만지표의 효과크기를 분석하고, 각 효과크기의 이질성에 대한 설명을 위해 메타 ANOVA와 메타회귀분석을 활용하여 조절효과분석을 실시하였다. 또한 출간오류분석을 통해 연구 결과의 타당성을 확인하였다. 결과: 본 연구의 결과는 다음과 같다. 비만 중년여성을 대상으로 실시한 복부비만관리 프로그램의 표준화된 평균 효과크기는 0.22로 작은 효과크기를 나타냈고, 염증성 지표와 지방분포율은 각각 0.36으로 중간 정도의 효과크기를 나타냈으며, 대사성 지표는 0.21, 신체계측 지표는 0.18로 작은 효과크기를 보였다. 이질성은 중간 정도의 이질성($I^2=44.5%$, Q = 844.57, P<0.001)을 보였고, Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) 여부나 출판여부에 따라 효과크기에 차이가 없었다. 결론: 본 연구 결과에 근거하여 최근 대두되고 있는 비만 여성에 대한 건강 증진 및 복부비만 개선에 대한 중재효과를 계량적으로 분석한 점에서 복부비만프로그램 중재의 효과파악을 위한 근거 자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권10호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2019

IoT 기반의 스마트홈, 핀테크 등의 모바일 기술이 발달하면서 스마트 디바이스를 이용한 사용자 인증이 일상생활에서 널리 사용되고 있다. 이에 따라 기존의 비밀번호와 같은 지식 기반의 인증 방법에서 스마트 디바이스를 이용한 존재 기반의 생체인증이 새로운 주류가 되었고, 맥파, 지문, 얼굴, 홍채 등 다양한 생체인증 중에 신체적 특성상 위변조 가능성이 낮고 고유한 특징으로 개인 식별성이 높은 ECG(Electrocardiogram, 이하 ECG)를 이용한 생체인증이 헬스케어 및 핀테크와 맞물려 높은 관심을 받고 있다. 본 연구에서는 기존의 고가이면서 부피가 커 휴대가 불가능한 ECG 측정디바이스가 아닌 소형화된 웨어러블 디바이스를 이용하여 손쉽게 사용자의 ECG 파형을 측정해 사용자 인증을 할 수 있는 ECG 인증 시스템을 구현하였다. 구현된 ECG 인증 시스템은 PQRST 고유 값 식별을 통해 ECG 특징점을 판별하고 이를 이용한 제안된 인증 프로토콜로 사용자 인증이 가능하였다. 최종적으로 성인 남성 다수를 통한 측정 평가를 통해 안정적인 정지 상태에서는 1.73%의 비교적 낮은 타인수락률과 4.14%의 본인거부율을 보였고 움직임이 있는 상태에서는 13.72%의 타인수락률과 21.68%의 높은 본인거부율을 보였다. 활동으로 인해 심박수가 상승한 정지 상태에서는 10.48%의 타인수락률과 11.21%의 본인거부율을 보였다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.28-39
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• 2016

Struvite (MgNH₄PO₄ ⋅ 6H₂O) and hydroxyapatite (HAP, Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂) precipitation in urine-separating toilets (NoMix toilets) causes severe maintenance problems and also reduce the phosphate and calcium content. Application of urine separating technique and extraction of by-products from human urine is a cost effective technique in waste water treatment. In this study, we extract urine calcite from human urine by batch scale method, using urease producing microbes to trigger the precipitation and calcite formation process. Extracted urine calcite (calcining at 800℃) is a potential adsorbent for removal of heavy metal(loid)s like (Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, Pb²⁺, Zn²⁺ and As³⁺) along with additional leaching analysis of total nitrogen (T-N), phosphate (T-P) and chemical oxygen demand (COD). The transformations of calcite during synthesis were confirm by characterization using XRD, SEM-EDAX and FT-IR techniques. In additional, the phosphate leaching potential and adsorbate (nitrate) efficiency in aqueous solution was investigated using the calcinedurine calcite. The results indicate that the calcite was effectively remove heavy metal(loid)s lead up to 96.8%. In addition, the adsorption capacity (q_e) of calcite was calculated and it was found to be 203.64 Pb, 110.96 Cd, 96.02 Zn, 104.2 As, 149.54 Cu and 162.68 Ni mg/g, respectively. Hence, we suggest that the calcite obtain from the human urine will be a suitable absorbent for heavy metal(loid)s removal from aqueous solution.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.39.18-39.18
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• 2021

Background: Interferon lambda receptor 1 (IFNLR1) is a type II cytokine receptor that clings to interleukins IL-28A, IL29B, and IL-29 referred to as type III IFNs (IFN-λs). IFN-λs act through the JAK-STAT signaling pathway to exert antiviral effects related to preventing and curing an infection. Although the immune function of IFN-λs in virus invasion has been described, the molecular mechanism of IFNLR1 in that process is unclear. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to elucidate the role of IFNLR1 in the pathogenesis and treatment of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). Methods: The effects of IFNLR1 on the proliferation of porcine alveolar macrophages (PAMs) during PRRSV infection were investigated using interference and overexpression methods. Results: In this study, the expressions of the IFNLR1 gene in the liver, large intestine, small intestine, kidney, and lung tissues of Dapulian pigs were significantly higher than those in Landrace pigs. It was determined that porcine IFNLR1 overexpression suppresses PRRSV replication. The qRT-PCR results revealed that overexpression of IFNLR1 upregulated antiviral and IFN-stimulated genes. IFNLR1 overexpression inhibits the proliferation of PAMs and upregulation of p-STAT1. By contrast, knockdown of IFNLR1 expression promotes PAMs proliferation. The G0/G1 phase proportion in IFNLR1-overexpressing cells increased, and the opposite change was observed in IFNLR1-underexpressing cells. After inhibition of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway, the G2/M phase proportion in the IFNLR1-overexpressing cells showed a significant increasing trend. In conclusion, overexpression of IFNLR1 induces activation of the JAK/STAT pathway, thereby inhibiting the proliferation of PAMs infected with PRRSV. Conclusion: Expression of the IFNLR1 gene has an important regulatory role in PRRSV-infected PAMs, indicating it has potential as a molecular target in developing a new strategy for the treatment of PRRSV.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.237-247
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• 2018

This study aims to estimate optimal harvests, fishing efforts, and stock levels of hairtail harvested by the large pair bottom trawl, the large otter trawl, the large purse seine, the offshore long line, and the offshore angling fisheries by using the surplus production models and the current value Hamiltonian method. Processes of this study are as follows. First of all, this study estimates the standardized fishing efforts regarding the harvesting of the hairtail by the above five fishing gears based on the general linear model developed by Gavaris. Secondly, this study estimates environmental carrying capacity (k), intrinsic growth rate (r), and catchability coefficient (q) by applying the Clarke Yoshimoto Pooley (CY&P) model among various surplus production models. Thirdly, this study estimates the optimal harvests, fishing efforts, and stock levels regarding the hairtail by the current value Hamiltonian method, including the average landing price, the average unit cost, and the social discount rate. Finally, this study attempts a sensitivity analysis to figure out changes in optimal harvests, fishing efforts, and stock levels due to changes in the average landing price and the average unit cost. As results induced by the current value Hamiltonian method, the optimal harvests, fishing efforts, and stock levels regarding the hairtail caught by several fishing gears were estimated as 33,133 tons, 901,080 horse power, and 79,877 tons, respectively. In addition, from the results of the sensitivity analysis, first of all, if the average landing price of the hairtail constantly increases, the optimal harvests of it increase at a decreasing rate, and then harvests finally slightly decrease as a result of decreases in stock levels. Secondly, if the average unit cost of fishing efforts continuously increases, the optimal fishing efforts decreases, but optimal stock levels increase. Optimal harvests start climbing and then decrease continuously due to increases in the average unit cost. In summary, this study suggests that the optimal harvests (33,133 tons) were larger than actual harvests (25,133 tons), but the optimal fishing efforts (901,080 horse power) were much less than estimated standardized fishing efforts (1,277,284 horse power), corresponding to the average of the recent three years (2014-2016). This result implies that the hairtail has been inefficiently harvested and recently overfished due to excessive fishing efforts. Efficient management and conservation policies on stock levels need to be urgently implemented. Some appropriate strategies would be to include the hairtail in the Korean TAC species or to extend the closed fishing season for this species.

• Yonsei Medical Journal
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• 제59권9호
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• pp.1096-1106
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• 2018

Purpose: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the sixth most common cause of death in the United States. MicroRNAs have been identified as vital players in neurodegenerative diseases, including AD. microRNA-128 (miR-128) has been shown to be dysregulated in AD. This study aimed to explore the roles and molecular mechanisms of miR-128 in AD progression. Materials and Methods: Expression patterns of miR-128 and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma ($PPAR-{\gamma}$) messenger RNA in clinical samples and cells were measured using RT-qPCR assay. $PPAR-{\gamma}$ protein levels were determined by Western blot assay. Cell viability was determined by MTT assay. Cell apoptotic rate was detected by flow cytometry via double-staining of Annexin V-FITC/PI. Caspase 3 and $NF-{\kappa}B$ activity was determined by a Caspase 3 Activity Assay Kit or $NF-{\kappa}B$ p65 Transcription Factor Assay Kit, respectively. Bioinformatics prediction and luciferase reporter assay were used to investigate interactions between miR-128 and $PPAR-{\gamma}$ 3'UTR. Results: MiR-128 expression was upregulated and $PPAR-{\gamma}$ expression was downregulated in plasma from AD patients and $amyloid-{\beta}$ $(A{\beta})-treated$ primary mouse cortical neurons (MCN) and Neuro2a (N2a) cells. Inhibition of miR-128 decreased $A{\beta}-mediated$ cytotoxicity through inactivation of $NF-{\kappa}B$ in MCN and N2a cells. Moreover, $PPAR-{\gamma}$ was a target of miR-128. $PPAR-{\gamma}$ upregulation attenuated $A{\beta}-mediated$ cytotoxicity by inactivating $NF-{\kappa}B$ in MCN and N2a cells. Furthermore, $PPAR-{\gamma}$ downregulation was able to abolish the effect of anti-miR-128 on cytotoxicity and $NF-{\kappa}B$ activity in MCN and N2a cells. Conclusion: MiR-128 inhibitor decreased $A{\beta}-mediated$ cytotoxicity by upregulating $PPAR-{\gamma}$ via inactivation of $NF-{\kappa}B$ in MCN and N2a cells, providing a new potential target in AD treatment.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.362-368
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• 2022

CATA 방법을 이용하여 저장용기를 달리하여 숙성한 증류식 소주와 시판 제품의 감각 특성을 파악하고 소비자 기호도를 조사하였다. CATA 용어의 총 합을 분석한 결과 총 21가지 특성 중 14가지 특성에서 빈도수 차이가 10 이상으로 나타났으며, 11가지 특성에서 시료간의 유의적인 차이가 존재한 것으로 나타났다. 대응 분석 결과 F1상에서 오크 숙성 시료가 양의 방향으로 분포하였으며, 나머지 시료가 음의 방향으로 분포하여 오크 숙성에 의한 증류식 소주의 감각특성의 차이를 확인하였다. 전반적으로 오크숙성과 관련 특성이 높게 나타난 JRJ, 6RO, 18RO가 기호도 평가에서 전반적으로 높은 평가를 나타내었다. 기호도와 감각 묘사용어 빈도수 합의 관계를 살펴보면, 단향, 과일맛, 단맛의 경우 기호도에 긍정적인 영향을 미치며, 알코올향, 아세톤향, 쓴맛은 부정적인 영향을 미치는 것을 알 수 있다. 스테인레스 스틸과 옹기 같은 숙성용기와 숙성기간에 따른 감각특성의 차이는 CATA 평가를 통해서는 뚜렷한 차이를 확인하지 못 하였다. 향후 CATA 조사 인원 확대 및 다양한 감각평가 방법의 적용을 통해 이러한 차이도 파악이 가능하리라 여겨진다.

• 천문학회지
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.123-130
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• 2022

We present the analysis of a planetary microlensing event OGLE-2019-BLG-0362 with a shortduration anomaly (~0.4 days) near the peak of the light curve, which is caused by the resonant caustic. The event has a severe degeneracy with ∆𝜒² = 0.9 between the close and the wide binary lens models both with planet-host mass ratio q ≃ 0.007. We measure the angular Einstein radius but not the microlens parallax, and thus we perform a Bayesian analysis to estimate the physical parameters of the lens. We find that the OGLE-2019-BLG-0362L system is a super-Jovian-mass planet $M_p=3.26^{+0.83}_{-0.58}M_J $ orbiting an M dwarf $M_h=0.42^{+0.34}_{-0.23}M_{\odot}$ at a distance $D_L=5.83^{+1.04}_{-1.55}kpc$. The projected star-planet separation is ${\alpha}_{\bot}= 2.18^{+0.58}_{-0.72}AU$, which indicates that the planet lies beyond the snow line of the host star.

• BMB Reports
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.275-280
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• 2022

The treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) is challenging due to its complex etiology. From epidermal disruption to chronic inflammation, various cells and inflammatory pathways contribute to the progression of AD. As with immunosuppressants, general inhibition of inflammatory pathways can be effective, but this approach is not suitable for long-term treatment due to its side effects. This study aimed to identify a plant extract (PE) with anti-inflammatory effects on multiple cell types involved in AD development and provide relevant mechanistic evidence. Degranulation was measured in RBL-2H3 cells to screen 30 PEs native to South Korea. To investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of Parasenecio auriculatus var. matsumurana Nakai extract (PAE) in AD, production of cytokines and nitric oxide, activation status of FcεRI and TLR4 signaling, cell-cell junction, and cell viability were evaluated using qRT-PCR, western blotting, confocal microscopy, Griess system, and an MTT assay in RBL-2H3, HEK293, RAW264.7, and HaCaT cells. For in vivo experiments, a DNCBinduced AD mouse model was constructed, and hematoxylin and eosin, periodic acid-Schiff, toluidine blue, and F4/80-staining were performed. The chemical constituents of PAE were analyzed by HPLC-MS. By measuring the anti-degranulation effects of 30 PEs in RBL-2H3 cells, we found that Paeonia lactiflora Pall., PA, and Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) Libosch. ex Steud. show an inhibitory activity of more than 50%. Of these, PAE most dramatically and consistently suppressed cytokine expression, including IL-4, IL-9, IL-13, and TNF-α. PAE potently inhibited FcεRI signaling, which mechanistically supports its basophil-stabilizing effects, and PAE downregulated cytokines and NO production in macrophages via perturbation of toll-like receptor signaling. Moreover, PAE suppressed cytokine production in keratinocytes and upregulated the expression of tight junction molecules ZO-1 and occludin. In a DNCB-induced AD mouse model, the topical application of PAE significantly improved atopic index scores, immune cell infiltration, cytokine expression, abnormal activation of signaling molecules in FcεRI and TLR signaling, and damaged skin structure compared with dexamethasone. The anti-inflammatory effect of PAE was mainly due to integerrimine. Our findings suggest that PAE could potently inhibit multi-inflammatory cells involved in AD development, synergistically block the propagation of inflammatory responses, and thus alleviate AD symptoms.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제112권1호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2023

산림생산력의 예측은 지속가능한 산림경영이나 산림생태계서비스 증진을 위한 산림관리에 필수적인 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구는 전국 112개 신갈나무 임분을 대상으로 입지 및 토양 특성의 속성변수를 이용하여 지위 추정 모형을 개발하였다. 신갈나무 임분의 지위지수는 입지 및 토양 특성을 독립변수 한 일반최소제곱(Ordinary Least Squares, OLS) 및 부분최소제곱(Partial Least Squares, PLS) 회귀모형을 이용하여 유의적인 추정(P<0.05)이 가능하였다. 지위추정 회귀모형의 수정 결정계수(adjusted R²)는 입지 및 토양단면 속성변수의 회귀모형(A층: R²=0.29; B: R²=0.32)이, 토양 물리·화학적특성의 속성변수(A층: R²=0.09; B층: R²=0.21)보다 높게 나타났다. 한편, PLS 회귀모형(R²=0.20~0.32)은 OLS 회귀모형(R²=0.09~0.31)에 비해 지위지수 추정식의 설명력이 높았다. 본 연구로부터 신갈나무 임분의 입지 및 토양 특성을 이용한 지위 추정 회귀 모형이 개발되었으나, 결정계수 값이 낮아 회귀모형의 설명력을 향상시킬 수 있는 새로운 변수 개발이 필요할 것으로 사료되었다.