• Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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• v.39 no.4
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• pp.273-278
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• 2012

Staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB), which is a bacterial superantigen produced by Staphylococcus aureus, is associated with serious diseases, including food poisoning and atopic dermatitis. This study was performed to produce about 30 kDa of recombinant SEB protein and to immunize in chickens to acquire the specific egg yolk antibody (IgY) against the recombinant SEB. Chickens were immunized with the recombinant SEB intramuscularly in the breast muscle by injection 3 times at intervals of two weeks. Serum- and egg yolk-antibody titers of hens against SEB were highest at 4 weeks after first immunization. In western blot, anti-recombinant SEB IgY was reacted immunospecifically against the recombinant SEB and commercialized SEB. These results suggested that the recombinant SEB antigen could be used as an immunogen to elicit antibody (IgY) against SEB and the anti-recombinant SEB IgY could neutralized staphylococcal enterotoxin B effectively.

• Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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• v.39 no.1
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• pp.77-85
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• 2011

The antibacterial activities of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) were studied with respect to Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative Escherichia coli by observing the bacterial cells treated or not with Ag-NPs by FE-SEM as well as measuring the growth curves, formation of bactericidal ROS, protein leakage, and lactate dehydrogenase activity involved in the respiratory chain. Bacterial cells were treated with Ag-NPs powder, and the growth rates were investigated under varying concentrations of Ag-NPs, incubation times, incubation temperatures, and pHs. As a result, S. aureus and E. coli were shown to be substantially inhibited by Ag-NPs, and the antibacterial activity of Ag-NPs did not fluctuate with temperature or pH. These results suggest that Ag-NPs could be used as an effective antibacterial material.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.37 no.3
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• pp.456-464
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• 2005

Antimicrobial drug-resistance is natural response to antimicrobial stress based on selection, which weakens chemotherapy effect. Introduction of large numbers of chemotherapeutic agents to clinical practice has generated strains of microorganisms that survive and multiply in vivo with high-drug concentrations. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), bacteria found in normal daily life, can be easily ingested through milk vegetables, and meats, etc. MRSA emerged in many port of the world, increasing complex clinical problems. Therefore, new agents are needed to treat MRSA. Glycyrrhiza uralensis was extracted using 80% MeOH to investigate its antimicrobial activity against MRSA stains KCCM 11812, 40510, and 40512 through bacterial measurement, disc diffusion, and O.D. methods, MIC values, MRSA gene expression investigation, and scanning electron microscope observation. Results revealed MecA, Mecl, MecRI, and FemA were the most highly manifested MRSA genes. Methanolic extract of G. uralensis significantly inhibited MRSA and thus could be used in development of antibacteria.

• Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.114-119
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• 2011

In this study, two duplex real-time PCR approach with melting curve analysis is presented for the detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp. and Staphylococcus aureus, which are important food-borne bacterial pathogens usually present in fresh and/or minimally processed vegetables. Reaction conditions were adjusted for the simultaneous amplification and detection of specific fragments in the ${\beta}$-glucuronidase (uidA, E. coli), thermonuclease (nuc, S. aureus), hemolycin (hly, L. monocytogenes) and tetrathionate reductase (ttr, Salmonella spp.) genes. Melting curve analysis using a SYBR Green I real-time PCR approach showed characteristic $T_m$ values demonstrating the specific and efficient amplification of the four pathogens; $80.6{\pm}0.9^{\circ}C$, $86.9{\pm}0.5^{\circ}C$, $80.4{\pm}0.6^{\circ}C$ and $88.1{\pm}0.11^{\circ}C$ for S. aureus, E. coli O157:H7, L. monocytogenes and Salmonella spp., respectively. For all the pathogens, the two duplex, real-time PCR was equally sensitive to uniplex real-time PCR, using same amounts of purified DNA, and allowed detection of 10 genome equivalents. When our established duplex real-time PCR assay was applied to artificially inoculated fresh lettuce, the detection limit was $10^3$ CFU/g for each of these pathogens without enrichment. The results from this study showed that the developed duplex real-time PCR with melting curve analysis is promising as a rapid and cost-effective test method for improving food safety.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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• 2012.03a
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• pp.67-67
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• 2012

식생활 및 사회 환경 변화에 따라 식품 폐기물이 많이 발생하고 있다. 이 폐기물을 처리하는 데 막대한 비용이 소요되고 환경오염도 심각한 상황이다. 이에 식품 폐기물의 자원화를 통해 자원의 부가가치를 높이고, 처리비용 절감과 함께 환경오염 방지, 새로운 유기소재의 확보 등의 효과를 볼 것으로 사료된다. 본 연구는 바나나 껍질로부터 추출한 물질의 다양한 기능성을 조사하고, 인디고의 환원제로서 유효성을 확인하여 천연염색 분야에 식품 폐기물의 활용 방안을 모색하는데 목적이 있다. 이를 위하여 바나나 껍질은 건조 후 증류수로 $100^{\circ}C$에서 1시간 동안 추출, 농축하여 분말로 만들어 사용하였다. 바나나 껍질 추출물의 기능성을 알아보기 위해 총당분석(Phenol- sulfuric method), 항산화(DPPH radicals 소거활성), 황색포도상구균에 대한 항균성 실험(Paper disc diffusion)을 하였다. 또한 인디고 염색시 화학환원제 대신 이 분말을 사용하였고, 그 환원력 측정은 환원 포텐셜과 염색 실험을 통해 평가하였다. 본 연구에서 제조한 바나나 껍질 추출물은 항산화능이 우수하였고, 높은 당 함량을 나타냈다. 황색 포도상구균에 대한 항균성을 지녀 향후 기능성 물질로서 응용가능성이 클 것으로 전망된다. 바나나껍질 추출물은 합성인디고 환원에 효과적이었다. 인디고 환원은 바나나껍질 추출물을 첨가하면서 바로 시작되고, 24시간 경과 후 최대 염착량과 최고 전압값을 나타냈다. 바나나 껍질 추출물의 농도가 높아질수록 인디고 환원력은 높아지고 염착량도 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 바나나 껍질 추출물은 인디고 환원에서 화학물질인 하이드로설파이트를 대체하여 사용할 수 있는 효과적인 천연유기환원제로 사용할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.152-158
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• 2000

capsular polysaccharide(CPS), alpha toxin과 재조합 fibronectin binding protein (FnBP)으로 구성된 유방염 백신을 개발하여 야외효능실험을 수행하였다. 이 subunit 백신은 비유우 23두와 처녀우 20두를 대상으로 10개월동안 각각 수행되었다. 비유우는 매 3주간격으로 2회 백신접종을 하였으며 대조군은 PBS를 상유방림조절 주위에 피하주사하였다. 처녀우를 대상으로 한 실험에서는 분만 8주전부터 시작하여 매 3주간격으로 2회 비유우 백신접종부위와 동일하게 접종하였다. 접종후 비유우에서는 황색포도상구균에 의한 총유선내 감염율이 대조균에 비해 유의성있게 감소하였으며 (p<0.001) 처녀우에서도 총유선내 감염이 백신 접종균(1.6%)이 대조군(11.7%)에 비해 다음 비유기동안 유의성있게 낮았다. (p<0.001). 비유기동안 백신접종한 젖소의 체세포수는 변화가 없었으며 처녀우에서는 추가접종후 백신접종군에서 대조군의 체세포수에 비해 낮았지만 통계학적으로 유의성은 없었다(p>0.05). 본 실험결과 황색포도구균에 대한 유방염 아단위 백신은 비유우와 처녀우에서 체세포수를 증가시키지 않고 총 유선내 감염율을 낮추어주었다. 하지만 본 실험은 1군데의 목장을 대상으로 하였기 때문에 향후 대규모 목장을 대상으로 하는 유방염 백신의 야외효능실험이 심도있게 이루어져야 한다고 생각된다.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.1-20
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• 2001

The object of this study was to measure the biocidal effect of povidone on staphylococcus found in tracheal incision site, change following the disinfection frequency and duration, and tolerance to the antibiotics. The data was analysed by percentage and t-test using SAS program. The subjects of this study are 35 tracheostomy patients in and Intensive Care Unite of the hospital located in Daegu city and analysing term was from January 16 to February 26, 2001. The results of this study were as follows. The biocidal effect of povidone on Staphylococcus was strong regardless of time and concentration. Staphylococcus aureus was found on third day and found to be highest concentration on 6th day after disinfection of once/a day. Coagulase negative Staphylococcus was not found from 1st to 3rd day and highest on 4th day after disinfection of once/a day. As to bacteria colonization following the disinfection frequency, twice per day of disinfection was more effective on Staphylococcus aureus than once a day. In tolerance test of Staphylococcus aureus and Coagulase negative Staphylococcus, 72.7% of Staphylococcus aureus showed tolerance in Methicillin, 63.6% in Imipenem, and 37.5% of Coagulase negative Staphylococcus showed tolerance in Methicillin, 12.5% in Imipenem. Both of them do not have any tolerance in Vancomycin. The results of this study can be used as the basis for protection against hospital mediated infection through thorough disinfection. With above results, I suggest the following. First, we should research relation between antiseptics and fungi, virus more deeply. Secondly, all medical personnel should try to protect against the hospital medicated infection. Thirdly, there is a need of training professional disinfection personnel for preventing hospital mediated infection and the progress of nursing science.

• 한국약용작물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2011.04a
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• pp.96-97
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• 2011

• 한국약용작물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2011.09a
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• pp.356-357
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• 2011

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.38 no.3
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• pp.231-237
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• 2001

NaOH 용액 처리로 제조한 개질 굴 패각 미분말은 98.7 wt%의 CaCO$_3$와 1.3 wt%의 chitosan으로 구성되어 있으며, chitosan의 탈아세틸화는 74.9%이었다. 개질화함으로서 입경은 작아지고 비표면적은 증가하였으며, 밀도는 감소하는 경향을 나타냈다. 입자 형상은 모서리가 각지고 매끄러운 형태에서 모서리가 침식되고 표면이 다공성인 환상의 형태로 변화되었다. 개질 굴 패각 미분말을 시멘트 대신 5.0 wt%까지 치환했을 때의 모르터의 압축강도는 치환량이 증가할수록 증가하였고, 흡수율은 치환량이 증가할수록 감소하는 경향을 나타냈다. 굴 패각 미분말은 대장균 및 황색포도상구균에 대해 항균력이 나타나지 않았으나, 개질 굴 패각 미분말은 5.0 wt% 첨가했을 때 99.8-99.9%의 항균력을 나타냈다. 또한 KS M 5000에 의한 항곰팡이 시험은 피막이 변색이나 변형이 전혀 없는 10등급으로 판정되었다.