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Isolation, Expression Pattern, Polymorphism and Association Analysis of Porcine TIAF1 Gene

  • Wang, Y.;Xiong, Y.Z.;Ren, Z.Q.;Zuo, B.;Lei, M.G.;Deng, C.Y.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제22권3호
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    • pp.313-318
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    • 2009
  • TIAF1 is a TGF-${\beta}$1-induced anti-apoptotic factor that plays a critical role in blocking TNF (tumor necrosis factor) cytotoxicity in mouse fibroblasts and participates in TGF-${\beta}$-mediated growth regulation. In this study, we obtained the full-length cDNA sequence of the porcine TIAF1 gene. Real-time PCR further revealed that the TIAF1 gene was expressed at the highest level in liver and kidney with prominent expressions detected in uterus, and lower levels detected in heart, spleen, lung, stomach, small intestine, skeletal muscle and fat of Large White pigs. Sequence analysis indicated that a 6 base-pair deletion mutation existed in the exon of the TIAF1 gene between Meishan and Large White pigs. This mutation induced deletion of Gln and Val amino acids. PCR-RFLP was used to detect the polymorphism in 394 pigs of a "Large White${\times}$Meishan" $F_{2}$ resource population and four purebred pig populations. The frequencies of the A allele (with a 6 bp deletion) were dominant in Chinese Meishan and Bamei pigs, and the frequencies of the B allele (no 6 bp deletion) were dominant in Large White and Landrace pigs. Association analyses revealed that the deletion mutation had highly significant associations (p<0.01) with meat marbling score of the thorax-waist longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle (MM1) and intramuscular fat percentage (IMF), and significant associations (p<0.05) with carcass length (CL). The results presented here supply evidence that the 6 bp deletion mutation in the TIAF1 gene affects porcine meat quality and provides useful information for further porcine breeding.

Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone Receptor (MC1R) Genotype and Its Effects on Coat Color in Korean Jindo Dogs

  • Hong, Kyung-Won;Kim, Sang-Wook;Jang, Hong-Chul;Yang, Seung-Min;Shin, Young-Bin;Hong, Yoon-Hye;Kim, Jong-Seok;Oh, Seok-Il;Choi, Yoon-Ju;Chung, Dong-Hee;Yang, Boh-Suk;Lee, Ji-Woong;Choi, Bong-Hwan
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제22권8호
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    • pp.1078-1084
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    • 2009
  • The Jindo dog is a Korean natural monument and is recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. A prominent feature is the diverse coat color within the breed. To analyze the genetic basis of variation in the Jindo coat color, we sequenced the protein-coding regions of the melanocortin 1 receptor gene (MC1R). The MC1R coding sequence was determined from 154 dogs in five breeds (Jindo, Labrador Retriever, English Springer Spaniel, Belgian Malinois, and German Shepherd). To confirm the genetic structure of sampled populations, we tested for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) and computed $F_{st}$ The sample populations did not significantly deviate from HWE. $F_{st}$ was 0.02 between white and fawn Jindo dogs; this was lower than $F_{st}$ between breeds. Six single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were detected in the MC1R coding region. Among the six SNPs, five were non-synonymous (S90G, T105A, Q159P, M264V, and R306ter) and one was synonymous SNP (Y298Y). From the SNPs, we predicted four haplotypes (H1, H2, H3, and H4) for Jindo MC1R. Jindo dogs had different haplotypes corresponding to different coat colors. H1 was frequently observed in white Jindo dogs with an odds ratio of 5.03 (95% CI: 2.27-11.18, p<0.0001), whereas H2 and H4 were observed only in fawn Jindo dogs. Our findings indicate that SNP haplotype can influence coat color. Knowledge of MC1R haplotypes can help discriminate white and fawn coats in Jindo dogs. We hope this report will trigger more research into the genetics of this traditional Korean dog and will be a reference for dogs of Asian origin. Also, our results will provide a useful genetic marker for Jindo dog breeders who have selected for specific colors.

내연산 산림식생에 대한 군락생태학적 연구 - 남쪽 지역을 중심으로 - (Synecological Study of the Forest Vegetation in Mt. Naeyeon, Pohang City, Korea - Focusing on the Southern Area -)

  • 김학윤;김준수
    • 한국환경생태학회지
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    • 제31권3호
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    • pp.318-328
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    • 2017
  • 내연산일대 산림식생의 생태적 관리를 위한 기초자료 제공을 목적으로 Z.-M.학파의 식물사회학적 방법으로 총 149개의 표본조사구에서 식생조사를 실시하여 식생유형을 구분하고 그 생태적 특성을 파악하였다. 산림식생은 종조성 측면에서 총 10개 유형으로 구분되었고 2개 군락군, 4개 군락, 6개 아군락 그리고 6개 변군락의 단위체계를 가지고 있었다. 상층 우점종에 의한 상관식생은 총 19개 유형으로 구분되었고 이 중 자연식생은 신갈나무군락, 소나무군락, 망개나무군락, 헛개나무군락 등 18개 유형 그리고 인공식생은 일본잎갈나무림 1개 유형이었다. 구성종의 중요치 분석 결과 잠재자연식생 요소인 신갈나무가 다른 구성종에 비하여 대부분의 임분에서 상대적으로 중요치가 높게 나타나 인위적 간섭이 없는 한 일부 입지를 제외하고 대부분 신갈나무군락으로의 변화가 예상되었다. 산림식생의 공간분포 특성을 파악하기 위하여 상층 우점종에 의해 1/5,000 대축척 현존상관식생도를 작성한 결과, 자연식생이 98.2%로 대부분을 차지하고 있었으며, 식생 패치수는 733개 그리고 패치당 평균면적은 3.93ha로 나타났다.

ACN9 Regulates the Inflammatory Responses in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells

  • Jeong, Jae Hoon;Kim, Jeeyoung;Kim, Jeongwoon;Heo, Hye-Ryeon;Jeong, Jin Seon;Ryu, Young-Joon;Hong, Yoonki;Han, Seon-Sook;Hong, Seok-Ho;Lee, Seung-Joon;Kim, Woo Jin
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제80권3호
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    • pp.247-254
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    • 2017
  • Background: Airway epithelial cells are the first line of defense, against pathogens and environmental pollutants, in the lungs. Cellular stress by cadmium (Cd), resulting in airway inflammation, is assumed to be directly involved in tissue injury, linked to the development of lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We had earlier shown that ACN9 (chromosome 7q21), is a potential candidate gene for COPD, and identified significant interaction with smoking, based on genetic studies. However, the role of ACN9 in the inflammatory response, in the airway cells, has not yet been reported. Methods: We first checked the anatomical distribution of ACN9 in lung tissues, using mRNA in situ hybridization, and immunohistochemistry. Gene expression profiling in bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B), was performed, after silencing ACN9. We further tested the roles of ACN9, in the intracellular mechanism, leading to Cd-induced production, of proinflammatory cytokines in BEAS-2B. Results: ACN9 was localized in lymphoid, and epithelial cells, of human lung tissues. ACN9 silencing, led to differential expression of 216 genes. Pathways of sensory perception to chemical stimuli, and cell surface receptor-linked signal transduction, were significantly enriched. ACN9 silencing, further increased the expression of proinflammatory cytokines, in BEAS-2B after Cd exposure. Conclusion: Our findings suggest, that ACN9 may have a role, in the inflammatory response in the airway.

Effects of Pre-synthesized $BaTiO_3$ Addition on the Microstructure and Dielectric/ Piezoelectric Properties of $(Bi_{0.5}Na_{0.5})_{0.94}Ba_{0.06}TiO_3$ Piezoelectric Ceramics

  • Khansur, Neamul Hayet;Yoon, Man-Soon;Kweon, Soon-Yong;Lee, Young-Geun;Ur, Soon-Chul
    • 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국전기전자재료학회 2008년도 추계학술대회 논문집 Vol.21
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    • pp.189-189
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    • 2008
  • Due to the environmental issue vast research is going on to replace the widely used lead contented piezoelectric materials. Bismuth sodium titanate (abbreviated as BNT) based bismuth sodium titanate-barium titanate (abbreviated as BNBT) ceramic was prepared by using modified method rather than conventional mixed oxide method. This modification was made to improve the properties of BNT based ceramic. In this procedure $BaTiO_3$ (abbreviated as BT) was prepared using conventional mixed oxide method. Analytical grade raw materials of $BaCO_3$ and $TiO_2$ were weighted and ball milled using ethanol medium. The mixed slurry was dried and sieved under 80 mesh. Then the powder was calcined at $1100^{\circ}C$ for 2 hours. This calcined BT powder was used in the preparation of BNBT. Stoichiometric amount of $Bi_2O_3$, $Na_2CO_3$, $TiO_2$ and BT were weighted and mixed by using ball mill. The used calcination temperature was $850^{\circ}C$ for 2 hours. Calcined powder was taken for another milling step. BNBT disks were pressed to 15 mm of diameter and then cold isostatical press (CIP) was used. Pressed samples were sintered at $1150^{\circ}C$ for 2 hours. The SEM microstructure analysis revealed that the grain shape of the sintered ceramic was polyhedral and grain boundary was well matched where as the sample prepared by conventional method showed irregular arrangement and grain boundary not well matched. And sintered density was better (5.78 g/cc) for the modified method. It was strongly observed that the properties of BNBT ceramic near MPB composition was found to be improved by the modified method compare to the conventional mixed oxide method. The piezoelectric constant dB of 177.33 pC/N, electromechanical coupling factor $k_p$ of 33.4%, dielectric constant $K_{33}^T$ of 688.237 and mechanical quality factor $Q_m$ of 109.37 was found.

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두풍(頭風)과 편두통(Migraine)에 대(對)한 동서의학적(東西醫學的) 문헌고찰(文獻考察) (The biblographical study on $T{\acute{o}}u\;f{\bar{e}}ng$ and Migraine -(Comparative study between Oriental and Western Medicine)-)

  • 오소조;정지천;이원철
    • 대한한방내과학회지
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    • 제14권1호
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    • pp.129-138
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    • 1993
  • This report on the $T{\acute{o}}u\;f{\bar{e}}ng$ and Migraine comes to conclude, through the study of the Oriental- Western medical references, as follow; 1. First, $T{\acute{o}}u\;f{\bar{e}}ng$ and Migraine had some concurrencies that both the two symptoms have appeared severe and recurrent headache and more often to the female. 2 Many of them e.g. Sensory disturbance, Vertigo, Nausea, Vomiting, Tinnitus etc. in the prodrome and main symptom of $T{\acute{o}}u\;f{\bar{e}}ng$ and Migraine were identical, especially the symptom of the $f{\bar{e}}ng\;t{\acute{a}}n\;t{\acute{o}}u\;t{\grave{o}}ng$ was similar to the prodrome of the Migraine. We could find out the semilarity of the symptoms through that Migraine is proximately set in unilateral, and $Pi{\bar{a}}nT{\acute{o}}u\;f{\bar{e}}ng$ is so called alias $B{\grave{a}}n\;bi{\bar{a}}n\;t{\acute{o}}u\;t{\grave{o}}ng$. 3. The pathogeny of $T{\acute{o}}u\;f{\bar{e}}ng$ include the case of ‘$f{\bar{e}}ng\;xi{\acute{e}}\;r{\grave{u}}\;n{\bar{a}}o$’, the patient feeling weak condition, $T{\acute{a}}n,\;T{\acute{a}}nshi,\;T{\acute{a}}nhu{\breve{o}},\;Y{\grave{u}}q{\grave{i}}$, etc. and, ‘$t{\acute{a}}n\;zhu{\grave{o}}\;sh{\grave{a}}ng\;y{\acute{a}}o$’, ‘$G{\bar{a}}n\;y{\acute{a}}ng\;hu{\grave{a}}\;f{\bar{e}}ng$’. There were variable that $F{\bar{e}}ng,\;Xu{\grave{e}},\;F{\bar{e}}ngr{\grave{a}},\;F{\bar{e}}ngx{\bar{u}},\;Xu{\grave{e}}x{\bar{u}},\;Hu{\check{o}}$ in the left, and $t{\acute{a}}n,\;R{\grave{e}},\;t{\acute{a}}nr{\grave{e}},\;Qir{\acute{a}}$ in the right partial pathogeny. It was referred $Sh{\grave{a}}o\;y{\acute{a}}ng\;j{\bar{i}}ng$, $Ju{\acute{e}}\;y{\bar{i}}n\;j{\bar{i}}ng$, $Y{\acute{a}}ng\;m{\acute{i}}ng\;j{\bar{i}}ng$, $T{\grave{a}}i\;y{\acute{a}}ng\;j{\bar{i}}ng$ in connection with the Meridian system. And otherwise the primary cause of Migraine is still unknown to us. Heredity is probably important, but the mode of transmission is uncertain. Recently, the important assumption is the vasomotor change caused by vasoconstrictors like that norepinephrine, epinephrine, and serotonin etc.

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신생아기에 진단된 미토콘드리아 질환 3례 (Three Cases of Mitochondrial Disorders in the Neonatal Period)

  • 김윤희;이영목;남궁란;김정은;이순민;박국인;김세훈;이진성
    • Neonatal Medicine
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    • 제17권2호
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    • pp.254-261
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    • 2010
  • 신생아에서의 미토콘드리아 질환은 임상 증상이 다양하고 비특이적이라 진단이 어렵고, 치명적으로 생존율이 낮기 때문에 이에 대한 연구는 미비하다. 본 연구에서는 신생아기에 미토콘드리아 질환 소견으로 치료한 3례를 보고하였다. 증례 1은 갑작스럽게 발생한 강직성 경련, 의식 소실 및 심한 대사성 산증과다기관 기능 부전으로 미토콘드리아 병증이 의심되었다. 혈장내 젖산/피루브산염 비가 55.6, 아미노산 검사에서는 알라닌 2,237 nmol/ml로 증가되었다. 증례 2에서는 급성 부신기능부전과 급성 신부전으로 복막 투석을 하였으나 대사성 산증이 지속되었다. 혈장 내 젖산/피루브산염 비가 23.9였고, 근 조직을 이용한 효소 분석에서 1번 복합체의 호흡 사슬 결함이 진단되었다. 증례 3은 출생 후 2개월간 반복되는 대사성 산증과 기면, 수유 곤란 소견을 보였다. 혈장 내 젖산/피루브산염 비가 19.4로 정상 범위의 경계에 있었으나 뇌척수액 검사상 젖산/피루브산염 비가 57로 현저하게 증가된 소견을 보였고, 뇌 자기 공명 분광경 검사에서 lactate peak 소견을 보였다. 근 조직을 이용한 효소 분석에서 2번 복합체의 호흡 사슬 결함이 진단되었다. 세증례 모두에서 미토콘드리아 질환 소견으로 비타민, 조효소 Q10 및 L-카르니틴을 투여하였다.

Protocols for Estrus Synchronization in Awassi Ewes under Arid Environmental Conditions

  • Abdullah, A.Y.;Husein, M.Q.;Kridli, R.T.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제15권7호
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    • pp.957-962
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    • 2002
  • In July, three trials were conducted to evaluate the best sponge type and optimum PMSG dose to be administered to sheep under the Jordanian Badia (arid) conditions. In trial 1, three flocks (n=77, n=18 and n=47 for flocks 1, 2 and 3, respectively) were administered with 40 mg fluorogestone acetate (FGA) intravaginal sponges for 12 days before receiving 600 IU of PMSG at the time of sponge removal. In trial 2, 95 ewes were assigned to 4 groups to receive 300 (n=25), 450 (n=27), 600 (n=22) or 750 (n=21) IU of PMSG following a 12 d FGA 40 mg sponge insertion period. In trial 3, 60 ewes were assigned to 3 groups (n=20) to receive either FGA 30 mg, FGA 40 mg or medroxyprogesterone acetate (MAP) 60 mg intravaginal sponges all followed by an administration of 600 IU of PMSG at sponge removal. In all trials, rams were isolated 1 day before sponge insertion and were allowed back with the ewes at sponge removal. Estrual responses and lambing data were collected. The effects of treatment, milking status and face color on estrual responses and lambing data were examined. In trial 1, greater first cycle conception rate (p<0.05), twinning rate (p<0.01) and the number of lambs born/served ewe (p<0.01) were observed in flock 2 compared with flocks 1 and 3. Neither face color nor milking status had any influence on the measured parameters (p>0.05). Despite low lambing rate in trial 2, ewes receiving 600 IU of PMSG had greater (p<0.05) number of lambs born/served ewe compared with ewes receiving 450 IU of PMSG. Regardless of PMSG dose, intervals to detected estrus occurred 10 h earlier (p<0.01) in dry than lactating ewes. Similar to trial 2, lambing rate was depressed in trial 3. The expression of estrus was advanced (p<0.05) in ewes receiving MAP 60 mg sponges compared with those receiving FGA 30 and FGA 40 mg sponges (42$\pm$3.1, 49$\pm$3.1 and 49$\pm$3.1 h post sponge removal in ewes receiving MAP 60 mg, FGA 30 mg and FGA 40 mg sponges, respectively). Other parameters were not influenced (p>0.05) by sponge type, milking status and face color. Data show that a 600 IU dose of PMSG tends to give the best lambing results. In addition, results indicate that the use 60 mg MAP sponges for estrus synchronization may be more appropriate under the Jordanian Badia conditions during late seasonal anestrus.

밤 부산물의 수용액 중 중금속 흡착 특성 (Adsorption of Heavy Metal Ions from Aqueous Solution by Chestnut Shell)

  • 이현용;홍기찬;임정은;주진호;양재의;옥용식
    • 한국환경농학회지
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    • 제28권1호
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    • pp.69-74
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    • 2009
  • 본 연구는 탄닌 성분이 다량 함유된 율피를 사용하여 폐수 중 중금속 3종(Cd, Pb, Cu)에 대한 흡착특성을 알아보고 향후 폐수처리공정에서 생물흡착소재의 적응가능성을 평가하고자 수행하였다. 실험에 사용한 인공폐수에는 Cu, Pb, Cd을 첨가하여 10, 20, 40, 60, 100, 150, 200 mg $L^{-1}$ 오염시켰으며 pH 5.5에서 흡착실험을 진행하였다. 율피의 중금속 흡착량은 중금속 유형별로 차이를 나타내었으며 중금속 농도가 증가함에 따라 흡착량이 증가하다가 점차 증가율이 감소하여 일절한 평형에 도달하는 경향을 나타내었는데 이는 율피의 표면이 피흡착물질로 채워져 비어있는 흡착가능 영역이 감소하기 때문인 것으로 판단되었다. 상기 연구 결과를 Freundlich 및 Langmuir 모델에 적응한 결과 $r^2$값은 Langmuir 모델에서 Pb, Cu, Cd 3가지 중금속 모두 0.99 이상으로 높게 나타났으며 각 중금속에 대한 율피의 흡착친화도는 Pb>Cu>Cd 순으로 최대흡착량($q_m$)은 Pb 31.25 mg $g^{-1}$, Cu 7.87 mg $g^{-1}$, Cd 6.85 mg $g^{-1}$로 조사되었다. FT-IR 분석결과 율피는 1080 $cm^{-1}$에서 carbonyl group, hydroxyl group, carboxyl group과 1200 $cm^{-1}$에서 1700 $cm^{-1}$ 사이의 carboxylate group, carboxyl group, methylene group, ester group 등이 존재하는 것으로 조사되었다. SEM 분석 결과 중금속 이온 흡착 전에는 표면이 매끄럽게 안정된 모습이 관찰되었지만 중금속 흡착 반응 후 전자밀도가 높은 부분이 관찰되어 중금속 이온이 흡착되었을 것으로 판단되었고 EDS 분석을 수행한 결과 중금속 이온의 흡착 후 표면의 납 이온 피크가 관찰되었다. 이상의 결과로부터 율피에 의한 중금속 이온의 흡착은 물리적인 흡착보다는 관능기에 의한 화학적 흡착일 것으로 판단되었다.

다양한 위해성평가 방법에 따라 도출한 토양오염 판정기준의 차이에 관한 연구 (II): (구)장항제련소부지의 기상 및 부지 특성을 반영한 비산계수 결정 (Analysis on the Risk-Based Screening Levels Determined by Various Risk Assessment Tools (II): Derivation of Particulate Emission Factor at Former Janghang Smelter Site)

  • 정재웅;양경;이광헌;류혜림;남경필
    • 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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    • 제17권3호
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    • pp.21-31
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    • 2012
  • This paper presents the short-term and long-term measures to determine the fugitive dust concentration in a contaminated site, which is a crucial step for the determination of particulate emission factor (PEF) for risk assessment. As a long-term measure, USEPA method employing Q/C value (inverse of the ratio of the geometric mean air concentration to the emission flux at center of a 0.5-acre square source) seems to be suitable as it reflects regional-specific meteorological conditions. However, it requires nation-wide database collection and interpretation. Use of ASTM method is an alternative as a short-term measure. The method is readily field-applicable as PEF calculation equation is simple and input parameters can be easily derived at the site of interest as well without the nation-wide efforts. Using ASTM method, PEF at the Former Janghang Smelter Site was determined. According to various mode of aggregate size distribution and fractions of vegetative cover, which are the most important factors in PEF calculation, PEF values at the Former Janghang Smelter Site varied greatly. When the mode of aggregate size distribution was set at 0.25 mm, PEF values at the Former Janghang Smelter Site was 5~20 times higher than the default PEF value (i.e., 35 ${\mu}g/m^3$) shown in the current Korean Soil Contamination Risk Assessment Guidance. On contrast, when the mode was set at 2 mm, PEF values at the Former Janghang Smelter Site was 160~640 times lower than the default PEF value in the Korean Guidance.