• The Korean Journal of Mycology
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.19-22
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• 1987

This experiment was undertaken to investigate proper conditions for protoplast formation from Pleurotus spodoleucus. Novozym 234 was the most effective enzyme and a high yield of protoplasts was obtained. Combination of enzymes did not improve this result. Sucrose gave the best result to support the release and maintain the stability of protoplasts. The optimal reaction time of mycelium with the lytic mixture was 3 hrs. in shaking condition at 120 strokes $min-^1$. When mycelium of P. spodoleucus was cultured for 3 days on mushroom complete agar medium at $27^{\circ}C$, the formation of protoplasts was effective. The mushroom complete agar medium stabilized with 0.6 M sucrose was the most effective for reversion of protoplasts.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• v.19 no.10
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• pp.1153-1160
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• 2009

Lactosucrose ($4^G-\beta$-D-galactosylsucrose) is an oligosaccharide consisting of galactose, glucose, and fructose. In this study, we prepared lactosucrose from lactose and sucrose using a levansucrase derived from Zymomonas mobilis. Optimum conditions for lactosucrose formation were $23^{\circ}C$, pH 7.0, 18.0% (w/v) lactose monohydrate, and 18% (w/v) sucrose as substrates, and 1 unit of enzyme/ml of reaction mixture. Under these conditions, the lactosucrose conversion efficiency was 28.5%. The product was purified and confirmed to be O-$\beta$-D-galactopyranosyl-($1{\rightarrow}4$)-O-$\beta$)-D-glucopyranosyl-($1{\rightarrow}2$)-$\beta$-D-fructofuranoside, or lactosucrose. A mixed-enzyme system containing a levansucrase and a glucose oxidase was applied in order to increase the efficiency of lactose and sucrose conversion to lactosucrose, which rose to 43.2% as a result.

• Plant Biotechnology Reports
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• v.4 no.4
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• pp.261-267
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• 2010

We describe culture conditions for a high-efficiency in vitro regeneration system of Papaver nudicaule through somatic embryogenesis and secondary somatic embryogenesis. The embryogenic callus induction rate was highest when petiole explants were cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium containing 1.0 mg $1^{-1}$ ${\alpha}$-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) and 0.1 mg $1^{-1}$ 6-benzyladenine (BA) (36.7%). When transferred to plant growth regulator (PGR)-free medium, 430 somatic embryos formed asynchronously from 90 mg of embryogenic callus in each 100-ml flask. Early-stage somatic embryos were transferred to MS medium containing 1.0 mg $1^{-1}$ BA and 1.0 mg $1^{-1}$ NAA to germinate at high frequency (97.6%). One-third-strength MS medium with 1.0% sucrose and 1.0 mg $1^{-1}$ $GA_3$ had the highest frequency of plantlet conversion from somatic embryos (91.2%). Over 90% of regenerated plantlets were successfully acclimated in the greenhouse. Secondary somatic embryos were frequently induced directly when the excised hypocotyls of the primary somatic embryos were cultured on MS medium without PGRs. Sucrose concentration significantly affected the induction of secondary embryos. The highest induction rate (89.5) and number of secondary somatic embryos per explant (9.3) were obtained by 1% sucrose. Most secondary embryos (87.2-94.3%) developed into the cotyledonary stage on induction medium. All cotyledonary secondary embryos were converted into plantlets both in liquid and on semisolid 1/3-strength MS medium with 1.0% sucrose.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• v.40 no.6
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• pp.353-356
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• 2010

Although liposomes have been applied as drug delivery systems in various fields, the usage was limited due to the low encapsulation efficiency compared to other carrier systems. Here, cationic liposomes were prepared by mixing 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammoniopropane (DOTAP) as a cationic lipid, 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycerol-phosphoethanolamine (DOPE) and cholesterol (CH), and the liposomes were hydrated by varying the aqueous phases such as phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), 5% dextrose, and 10% sucrose in order to improve the encapsulation efficiency of bovine serum albumin (BSA). The particle size and zeta potential were determined by dynamic light scattering method and in vitro release patterns were investigated by spectrophotometry. Particle size and zeta potential of liposomes were varied depending on the ratio of DOTAP/DOPE/CH in range of 270-350 nm and 0.8-9.7 mV, respectively. Moreover, the addition of polyethylene glycol (PEG) improved the encapsulation efficiency from 37% to 43% as well as reduced particle sizes of liposomes while the liposomes were hydrated in PBS. When the liposomes were hydrated with 10% sucrose, the encapsulation efficiency of BSA was higher than any other groups. Whereas PBS was used as hydration solution, lower encapsulation efficiency was obtained compared with other groups. More than 60% of BSA was released from the liposomes hydrated with 10% sucrose; thereafter another 20% of BSA was released. Therefore, release pattern of BSA from cationic liposomes was extended release in this study. From the results, cationic liposomes dispersed in 10% sucrose would be potential carrier with high encapsulation efficiency.

• Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.131-135
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• 1988

Lactobacillus acidophilus KFCC12731 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae KFCC32017 were incubated together in soymilk and the conditions for acid production were investigated. The acid production of Lactobacillus acidophilus was much higher when this organism was incubated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae in soymilk than when it was incubated alone. Optimum acid production by the mixed cultures of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae was achieved with the following conditions; a temperature of 34$^{\circ}C$, a 3:7-8:2 (OD 660) ratio of Lactobacillus acidophilus to Saccharomyces cerevisiae at inoculum, a 1.5% level of sucrose fortification or a 2.0-3.0 % level of skim milk powder fortification and a culture time of 12 hours or more.

• Journal of Sericultural and Entomological Science
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• v.35 no.1
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• pp.7-10
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• 1993

Mulberry grafting season in normally a one month period starting at the end of March. Such a short period creates a shortage of qualified grafters and inflates wages. Pine tree sawdust was tested as a medium in which to preserve graftages. Sawdust was moistened to two ratios of water to dry weight of sawdust (1.5 and 2.0). Scions were either grafted the same day they were collected or first incubated for 10days at 15$^{\circ}C$. Grafting period could be extended to the middle of February under 1.5 times moisture content and fresh scions. Preservation of scions increased water content, T-N, P2O5, CaO and inositol, whereas decreased total C, glucose and fructose. With no preservation total C decreased, inositol increased slightly early March followed sharp decrease, and sucrose increased with time.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.42 no.6
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• pp.911-916
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• 2013

This study investigated changes in the chemical components and enzyme activities from hydroponic-cultured ginseng roots (HGR) and leaves (HGL) with various heating temperatures (90, 110, 130, and $150^{\circ}C$) for 2 hours. The UV-absorbance and browning intensity of heated ginseng significantly increased with heating temperature. 5-HMF contents also significantly increased with increasing heating temperature. The free sugars (fructose, glucose, and sucrose) were detected and sucrose content decreased, but fructose and glucose content increased with increasing heating temperature. Malic, citric, lactic, and oxalic acid contents were 817.52, 722.25, 122.06, and 18.43 mg%, respectively, in HGR and 682.84, 338.21, 90.37, and 0 mg%, respectively, in HGL at $150^{\circ}C$. Tyrosinase and ACE inhibitory activities significantly increased with heating temperature. These results show that various components and activities of HGT and HGL significantly increase with heating temperature.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.139-148
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• 1983

The neutralizing capacities of the antacids, which are frequently used in Korean market, were evaluated in vitro by the methods of Resset and Rice, Fordtran and Collyns, and modified Beekman, respectively. The antacids used in the study are two kinds, the one is preparations from Seoul National University Hospital and the other is products from pharmaceutical companies, and their components are aluminum phosphate, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, basic aluminum sucrose sulfate and $2MgO{\times}Al_{2}O_{3}{\times}SiO_{3}$, etc. The hospital preparations, DMC and MAC powders, showed most powerful and sustained neutralizing capacities, i.e. they maintained the pH range from 5 to 8 for 60min, Whereas pharmaceutical products, aluminum hydroxide gel containing magnesium hydroxide and magnesium aluminum hydroxide gel exhibited a moderate capacities, i.e pH ranged from 3 to 6, and aluminum phosphate, $2MgO{\times}Al_{2}O_{3}{\times}SiO_{2}$ and basic aluminum sucrose sulfate displayed a weak activity, pH ranged from 2 to 3. When the therapeutic doses of aluminum hydroxide gel containing magnesium hydroxide and magnesium aluminum hydroxide gel were divided into 2 doses and each dose was used at the interval of 30min., the divided doses kept more prolonged higher pH than the single therapeutic dose. Milliequivalents of neutralizing capacities of each antacid were measured by the method of Fordtran and Collyns. The milliequivalents per 1ml of aluminum hydroxide gel, aluminum hydroxide gel containing magnesium hydroxide, magnesium aluminum hydroxide gel and aluminum phosphate were 2.87, 2.86, 2.57, and 0.67, respectively. The milliequivalents per 100mg of preparations, i.e. MAC powder, dried aluminum hydroxidgel, DMC powder, 2MgO, $Al_{2}O_{3}$. $SiO_{2}$, magnesium aluminum hydroxide and basic aluminum sucrose sulfate were 1.91, 1.68 1.63, 1.45, 1.44, and 0.44, respectively.

• Journal of Life Science
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.23-33
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• 2016

Pexa-Vec (JX-594) is a specific cancer-targeted oncolytic and immunotherapeutic vaccinia virus. The purpose of this study was to develop methods to maximize the stability of Pexa-Vec. In short-term instability testing, viral activity was rapidly decreased both at 4℃ and at room temperature (RT), but it was completely restored after sonication followed by vortex. Long-term stability testing of Pexa-Vec in the following liquid formulations was performed: (A) 30 mM Tris/pH 7.6, (B) 30 mM Tris/pH 8.6, (C) 30 mM Tris/pH 7.6, 150 mM NaCl, 15% sucrose, (D) 30 mM Tris/pH 7.6, 15% sucrose, and (E) 30 mM Tris/pH 8.6, 15% sucrose. Viral activity decreased less than 2 log10 at 4℃, and RT was observed in 3 days in B, while viral activity was not decreased even after 4–8 weeks at 4℃ and at 1 week in RT in A, suggesting that neutral pH may be essential to maintain virus stability. The addition of 15% sucrose into A (D) significantly increased viral stability at −20℃, 4℃, or RT, and it was also observed at pH 8.6 (E). The addition of 150 mM NaCl into D (C) significantly increased viral stability in addition to the sucrose effect at 4℃ or RT. Accordingly, the viral activity in formulation C was maintained for 1.5 years at 4℃, and for 1-2 weeks in RT. In conclusion, we propose that formulation C can provide the most adequate condition for the proper storage of vaccinia oncolytic virus.

• FLOWER RESEARCH JOURNAL
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.179-185
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• 2010

This study was carried out to investigate the optimal culture conditions for gametophytes growth and sporophytes regeneration of Pyrrosia linearifolia in order to provide for the masspropagation system foundation of Pyrrosia linearifolia using their life cycle. Among many different media, 2MS medium was most effective in prothallus proliferation. Prothallus growth was promoted as the total concentration of nitrogen sources increased, and the best result was observed on 120 mM nitrogen. The best concentration of sucrose was 3%. The addition of 5~20 mM IAA, NAA, BA and kinetin promoted the propagation of prothallus. But 2iP demonstrated the most inhibitory effect on prothallus proliferation. Gametophytes shaking-cultured with liquid medium showed similar growth with solid medium and normal formation of reproductive organs. Shoot regeneration was most effective on 1/8MS medium, but growth was promoted on 1/2MS medium. For promotion of shoot regeneration and growth, the suitable concentrations of sucrose and $NaH_2PO_4$ were 1% and $50{\sim}100mg{\cdot}mL^{-1}$ in 1/8MS medium, respectively.