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Bonding efficacy of cured or uncured dentin adhesives in indirect resin (간접 레진수복시 상아질 접착제의 중합 여부에 따른 결합 효능)

  • Jang, Ji-Hyun;Lee, Bin-Na;Chang, Hoon-Sang;Hwang, Yun-Chan;Oh, Won-Mann;Hwang, In-Nam
    • Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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    • v.36 no.6
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    • pp.490-497
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    • 2011
  • Objectives: This study examined the effect of the uncured dentin adhesives on the bond interface between the resin inlay and dentin. Materials and Methods: Dentin surface was exposed in 24 extracted human molars and the teeth were assigned to indirect and direct resin restoration group. For indirect resin groups, exposed dentin surfaces were temporized with provisional resin. The provisional restoration was removed after 1 wk and the teeth were divided further into 4 groups which used dentin adhesives (OptiBond FL, Kerr; One-Step, Bisco) with or without light-curing, respectively (Group OB-C, OB-NC, OS-C and OS-NC). Pre-fabricated resin blocks were cemented on the entire surfaces with resin cement. For the direct resin restoration groups, the dentin surfaces were treated with dentin adhesives (Group OB-D and OS-D), followed by restoring composite resin. After 24 hr, the teeth were assigned to microtensile bond strength (${\mu}TBS$) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), respectively. Results: The indirect resin restoration groups showed a lower ${\mu}TBS$ than the direct resin restoration groups. The ${\mu}TBS$ values of the light cured dentin adhesive groups were higher than those of the uncured dentin adhesive groups (p < 0.05). CLSM analysis of the light cured dentin adhesive groups revealed definite and homogenous hybrid layers. However, the uncured dentin adhesive groups showed uncertain or even no hybrid layer. Conclusions: Light-curing of the dentin adhesive prior to the application of the cementing material in luting a resin inlay to dentin resulted in definite, homogenous hybrid layer formation, which may improve the bond strength.

Physicochemical Quality Characteristics of Traditional Kamju Using Extruded Rice Collet Powder (압출 쌀 콜렛 분말을 사용한 전통 감주의 제조 및 이화학적 품질 특성)

  • Je, Hae-Soo;Kang, Kyung-Hun;Park, Si-Young;Choi, Byeong-Dae;Kang, Young-Mi;Kim, Jeong-Gyun
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.48 no.2
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    • pp.147-152
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    • 2016
  • This study was conducted to investigate the physicochemical quality properties and provide basic data for the activation of traditional Kamju of juice type product prepared by mixing malt and extruded rice collet powder. Malt extracts were prepared by extracting the mixture of malt and water at a weight ratio of 25:75 after soaking for 2 h at $45^{\circ}C$. Rice collet powder was prepared by adjusting the barrel temperature to $95^{\circ}C$, screw speed to $3.07{\times}g$, discharge port diameter to 7 mm and a raw material input to 50 kg/h, the powder was then ground to a particle size of 80 mesh. The physicochemical characteristics (pH, color, viscosity, reducing sugars, number of viable cells, free amino acids) and sensory evaluations were conducted at various time points during the saccharification and at different mixing ratios of the extruded rice collet powder to malt extract (5:95, 15:85, 25:75, 35:65, each at $55^{\circ}C$ for 9 h). As a result, with an increase in the proportion of the extruded rice collet powder and saccharification time, the physicochemical properties of traditional Kamju significantly improved (p<0.05). A mixing ratio of 35:65 rice collet powder to malt extract and a saccharification time of 9 h were found to be the most desirable conditions. However, based on the sensory evaluation, a mixing ratio of rice collet powder and malt extract of 25:75 and a saccharification time of 5 h resulted in the most preferable palatability of traditional Kamju (p<0.05). Therefore, the mixing ratio and saccharification time should be determined to provide a better choice with respect to the taste and economic aspects of traditional Kamju.

Anti-cancer Effects of Cultivated Orostachys japonicus on Human Colon Cancer Cell Line SW480 (인체대장암세포주 SW480에 대한 재배 와송의 항암효과 연구)

  • Park, Sookyoung;Won, Jinyoung;Park, Kanghui;Hong, Yonggeun
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.28 no.7
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    • pp.819-826
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    • 2018
  • Orostachys japonicus (OJ) is a medicinal herb with immunoregulatory, anti-aging, anti-oxidative, and many other therapeutic properties. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the anti-cancer property of cultivated OJ. SW480 cell viability was significantly reduced by cumulative exposure to OJ extract. We also observed inhibitory effects of OJ after 72 hr through the growth and migration of SW480 cells using scratch assay. SW480 cells in OJ-free medium began to move into the scratch site at 24 hr; however, cells in medium containing OJ did not migrate into the scratch site until 48 hr. Male C57BL/6 mice (4 weeks old) were orally administered OJ extract for 31 days before injection of SW480 cells. At 7, 14, and 28 days after subcutaneous injection of SW480 cells, tumor weight and volume were analyzed. The body weight of the OJ-treated group was continuously increased during administration of the OJ extract relative to the control group. Injection of SW480 cells caused a reduction in body weight in all groups; however, the OJ-treated group exhibited a significant increase in body weight after 14 days. Tumor weight and volume were lower in the OJ-treated group than in the control group after 28 days. Although these results suggest that OJ suppresses the proliferation and migration of human colon cancer cells, additional studies are required to provide preclinical evidence before launching clinical trials evaluating OJ as an anti-cancer biohealth product.

A Kinematic Analysis of Uchi-mata(inner thigh reaping throw) by Kumi-kata types in Judo (유도 맞잡기 타입에 따른 허벅다리걸기의 Kinematic 분석[I])

  • Kim, Eui-Hwan;Cho, Dong-Hee;Kwon, Moon-Seok
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.63-87
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    • 2002
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze the kinematic variables when Uchi-mata(inner thigh reaping throw) performing by Kumi-kata(engagement position, basic hold) types A, B(A: grasping part-behind neck lapel, B: chest lapel) in Judo with three dimensional analysis technique DLT method by videography. The subjects were four male judokas who have been training in Yong-In University(YIU), on Korean Representative level and Uchi-mata is their tokui-nage(favorite technique), the throwing form was filmed on two S-VHS 16mm video camera( 30frame/sec. Panasonic). Kinematic variables were temporal, posture, and COG. The data collection was performing by Uchi-mata. Six good trials were collected for each condition (type A, B) among over 10 trials. The mean values and the standard deviation for each variable were obtained and used as basic factors for examining characteristics of Uchi-mata by Kumi-kata types. The results of this analysis were as follows : 1) Temporal variables The total time elapsed(TE) by Uchi-mata of types A, B were 1.45, 1.56 sec. respectively. Types A shorter than B. 2) Posture variables In performing of Uchi-mata, the range of flexion in type A, left elbow was $45^{\circ}$ and B was $89^{\circ}$ from Event 2(E2) to Event 6(E6). Type A and B were quite different in right elbow angle in Event1(E1). Left shoulder angle of type A was extended and type B was flexed in E4. Both types right shoulder angles were showed similar pattern. Also both hip angles(right/left) were showed similar pattern. When type A performed Uchi-mata the knee-angle of supporting foot showed $142^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of kake phase[KP], and extended to $147^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP. And the foot-ankle angle of supporting foot showed $83^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $86^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP. moreover, The knee angle of attacking foot showed $126^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $132^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP, and the foot-ankle angle of attacking foot showed $106^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $121^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP. When type B performed Uchi-mata the knee-angle of supporting foot showed $144^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $154^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP. And the foot-ankle angle of supporting foot showed $83^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $92^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP. moreover, The knee angle of attacking foot showed $132^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $140^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP, and the foot-ankle angle of attacking foot showed $103^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $115^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP. During Uchi-mata performing, type A showed pulling pattern and type B showed lift-pulling pattern. As Kumi-kata types, it were different to upper body(elbow, shoulder angle), but mostly similar to lower body(hip, knee, ankle angle) on both types. 3) C. O. G. variables When the subjects performed Uchi-mata, COG of type A, B up and down in vertical aspect was 71cm, 73.8cm in height from the foot in the 2nd stage of KP. As Kumi-kata types, it were different on medial-lateral direction aspect but weren't different in Kuzushi phase on vertical direction aspect.

Interstitial Hyperthermia by Radiofrequency Needle Electrode System : Phantom and Canine Brain Studies (8 MHz 라디오파를 이용한 자입식 온열치료 -조직등가물질을 통한 온도분포 및 개 뇌실질의 조직병리 변화에 관한 연구-)

  • Lee, Hyung-Sik;Chu, Sung-Sil;Sung, Jin-Sil;Suh, Chang-Ok;Kim, Gwi-Eon;Loh-John-Juhn-Kyu;Kim, Young-Soo;Kim, Sun-Ho;Chung, Song-Sup;Han, Eun-Kyung;Kim, Tae-Seung
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.27-35
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    • 1991
  • An interstitial radiofrequency needle electrode system was constructed for interstitial heating of brain tissue. Radiofrequency electrodes with Thermotron RF 8 were tested in an agar phantom and in a normal canine brain to determine how variations in physical factors affected temperature distributions. Temperature distributions were checked after heating with 1 mm diameter needle electrode implants on the corners of 1 and 2 cm squares in a phantom and plot isotherms for various electrodes arrangement. We observed that the 1 cm square array would heat a volume with a 1.25 cm radius circular field cross section to therapeutic temperatures ($90\%$ relative SAR using Tm) and the 2 cm square array with a 1.75 cm radius rectangular field with central inhomogeneity. With 2 cm long electrode implants, we observed that the 1 cm square array would heat a 3 cm long sagittal section to therapeutic temperature ($90\%$ relative SAR using Tm). We found that radiofrequency electrodes could be selected to match the length of the heating area without affecting its performance. The histopathological changes associated with RF heating of normal canine brains have been correlated with thermal distributions. RF needle electrode heating was applied for 50min to generate tissue temperatures of $43^{\circ}C$. We obtained a quarter of the heated tissue material immediately after heating and sacrificed at intervals from $7\sim30$days. The acute stage (immediately after heating) was demonstrated by liquefactive necrosis, pyknosis of neuronal element in the gray matter and by some polymer-phonuclear leukocytes infiltration. The appearance of lipid-laden macrophages surrounding the area of liquefaction necrosis was demonstrated in all three sacrificed dogs. Mild gliosis occurring around the necrosis was demonstrated in the last sacrificed (Days 30) canine brain.

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Antifungal and Antioxidant Activities of Extracts from Leaves and Flowers of Camellia japonica L. (동백나무 잎과 꽃 추출물의 항미생물 활성 및 항산화 효과)

  • Lee, Sook-Young;Hwang, Eun-Ju;Kim, Gi-Hae;Choi, Young-Bok;Lim, Chae-Young;Kim, Sun-Min
    • Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.93-100
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    • 2005
  • This research was performed to investigate the possibilities of industrial usage of camellia (Camellia japonica L.) by examining the antioxidant and antimicrobial effects of methanol extract with different sections. Content of total phenolics, DPPH radical scavenging activities and antibacterial activity of young leaf, mature leaf, flower bud, flower, bark, and seed of camellia were compared in vitro experimental models. Total phenolics was contained the higher in young leaf (74.62 mg), flower bud (65.02 mg) and flower (62.42 mg) but less than 20.95 mg per 100 g of dry weight in other parts of Camellia japonica L. And effects of antioxidant measured by DPPH radical scavenger activity ($RC_{50}$, reduce concentration 50%), was shown higher $7.16{\sim}18.14\;{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ in methanol extract of young leaf, flower bud and flower than $61.23\;{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ of BHT as a chemical oxidant. Also, the antimicrobial activity of Camellia japonica L. extracts determined using a paper disc method against food-borne pathogen and food spoilage bacteria, the young leaves extracts showed the most active antimicrobial activity against 7 kinds of harmful microorganisms. Flower bud extracts showed the highest antibacterial activity against P. aeruginosa and Enterobacter spp. C1036. In addition, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of young leaf extract against B. subtillis,S. fradiae,S. aureus,E. coli,P. aeruginosa, Enterobacter spp. C1036, and S. typhimurium were revealed 1 to 15 ${\mu}g/m{\ell}$. As a result, antimicrobial activity of camellia extracts was shown higher gram positive bacteria than gram negative bacteria.

The effect of silk fibroin and rhBMP-2 on bone regeneration in rat calvarial defect model (백서 두개골결손모델에서 실크단백과 골형성단백 이식체가 골재생에 미치는 영향)

  • Nam, Jeong-Hun;Noh, Kyung-Lok;Pang, Eun-O;Yu, Woo-Geun;Kang, Eung-Sun;Kweon, Hae-Yong;Kim, Seong-Gon;Park, Young-Ju
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • v.36 no.5
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    • pp.366-374
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    • 2010
  • Introduction: This study evaluated the capability of silk fibroin (SF) and recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 loaded SF (SF-BMP) as a bone defect replacement matrix when grafted in a calvarial bone defect of rats in vivo. Materials and Methods: A total 70 calvarial critical size defects (5.0 mm in diameter) made on 35 adult female Sprague-Dawley rats were used in this study. The defects were transplanted with (1) rhBMP-2 loaded silk fibroin graft (SF-BMP: 0.8+$10\;{\mu}g$), (2) Silk fibroin (SF: $10\;{\mu}g$), and (3) no graft material (Raw). The samples were evaluated with soft x-rays, alkaline phosphatase activity, calcium/phosphate quantification, histological and histomorphometric analysis at postoperative 4 and 8 weeks. Results: The SF-BMP group ($48.86{\pm}14.92%$) had a significantly higher mean percentage bone area than the SF group ($24.96{\pm}11.01%$) at postoperative 4 weeks.(P<0.05) In addition, the SF-BMP group ($40.01{\pm}12.43%$) had a higher % bone area at postoperative 8 weeks than the SF group ($33.26{\pm}5.15%$). The mean ratio of gray scale levels to the host bone showed that the SF-BMP group ($0.67{\pm}0.08$) had a higher mean ratio level than the SF group ($0.61{\pm}0.09$) at postoperative 8 weeks. These differences were not statistically significant.(P=0.168 and P=0.243, respectively) The ratio of the calcium and phosphate contents of the SF-BMP ($0.93{\pm}0.22$) group was lower than that of the SF ($1.90{\pm}1.42$) group at postoperative 4 weeks. However, the SF-BMP group ($0.75{\pm}0.31$) had a higher Ca/$PO_4$ ratio than the SF ($0.68{\pm}0.04$) at postoperative 8 weeks. These differences were not statistically significant.(P=0.126 and P=0.627, respectively) For the bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, which is recognized as a reliable indicator of the osteoblast function, the SF-BMP ($23.71{\pm}8.60\;U/L$) groups had a significantly higher value than the SF group ($12.65{\pm}6.47\;U/L$) at postoperative 4 weeks.(P<0.05) At postoperative 8 weeks, the SF-BMP ($21.65{\pm}10.02\;U/L$) group had a lower bone-specific ALP activity than the SF group ($16.72{\pm}7.35\;U/L$). This difference was not statistically significant.(P=0.263) For the histological evaluation, the SF-BMP group revealed less inflammation, lower foreign body reactions and higher bone healing than the SF group at postoperative 4 and 8 weeks. The SF group revealed more foreign body reactions at postoperative 4 weeks. However, this immunogenic reaction decreased and the remnant of grafted material was observed at postoperative 8 weeks. For histomorphometric analysis, the SF-BMP group had a significantly longer bone length to total length ratio than those of the SF group at postoperative 4 and 8 weeks.(P<0.05) Conclusion: The rhBMP-2 loaded silk fibroin graft revealed fewer immunoreactions and inflammation as well as more new bone formation than the pure silk fibroin graft. Therefore, silk fibroin may be a candidate scaffold for tissue engineered bone regeneration.

Genetic polymorphisms of the $Fc{\gamma}R$ genes in periodontally healthy Korean population (치주적으로 건강한 한국인에서 $Fc{\gamma}R$ 유전자의 유전자 다형성 발생빈도에 관한 연구)

  • Shin, Seung-Yun;Kim, Kyoung-Hwa;Park, Ok-Jin;Kim, Kak-Kyun;Chung, Chong-Pyoung;Yoshie, Hiromasa;Ku, Young
    • Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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    • v.33 no.4
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    • pp.747-753
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    • 2003
  • 면역글로불린의 Fc 부분에 대한 수용기인 $Fc{\gamma}R$는 세균에 대한 인식, 결합과 포식작용과정에서 중요한 역할을 한다. 이 $Fc{\gamma}R$에서 $Fc{\gamma}R$IIa, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIa, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIb의 유전자 다형성이 치의학 분야에서 연구되고 있다. $Fc{\gamma}R$IIa에서는 두 번째 세포외 면역글로불린 유사 영역의 131번째 아미노산에서 아르기닌($Fc{\gamma}R$IIa-R131) 혹은 히스티딘($Fc{\gamma}R$IIa-H131)을 갖고 있으며, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIa에서는 두번째 세포외 영역의 158번째 아미노산이 발린($Fc{\gamma}R$IIIa-158V) 혹은 페닐알라닌($Fc{\gamma}R$IIIa-158F)을 갖고 있다. $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIb에서는 첫 번째 세포외 면역글로불린 유사영역의 4개의 아미노산의 유전자 다형성으로 인해서 $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIb-NA1과 $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIb-NA2의 두가지 유전자 다형성을 보이고 있다. 이번 연구는 치주적으로 건강한 한국인에서 $Fc{\gamma}R$IIa, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIa, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIb에 대한 유전자형의 분포를 조사하고자 한 것으로 서울대학교 치과병원에 근무하는 치과의사, 치과위생사, 간호조무사 및 서울대학교 치과대학 4학년 학생 중 치주낭 깊이와 부착소실이 4mm 이하인 치주적으로 건강한 한국인 65명을 대상으로 하였다. $Fc{\gamma}R$IIa, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIa, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIb의 유전자 다형성은 분리한 DNA에 각 대립유전자에 특이성을 지닌 primer를 넣고 PCR(polymerase Chain Reaction)법을 이용하여 증폭시킨후 전기영동법을 이용하여 각 대립유전자의 존재를 확인함으로써 결정하였다. $Fc{\gamma}R$IIa의 유전자 다형성은 R/R131, R/H131, H/H131의 유전자형에 대하여 각각 7.7%, 38.5%, 53.8%의 분포를 보였으며, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIa의 158V/V, 158V/F, 158F/F 유전자형에 대하여 각각 7.7%, 35.4%, 56.9%의 분포를 보였다. 또한 $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIb의 NA1/NA1, NA1/NA2, NA2/NA2 유전자형은 각각 33.9%, 53.8%, 12.3%의 분포를 보였다. 이를 바탕으로 각 대립유전자의 발생빈도 계산한 결과 $Fc{\gamma}R$IIa의 R131과 H131이 26.9% 73.1%로 나타났으며, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIa의 158V, 158F의 유전자형이 25.4%, 74.6%로 나타났다. $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIb의 NA1, NA2 유전자형의 발생빈도는 60.8%, 29.2%로 나타났다. 이번 연구는 치주적으로 건강한 한국인에서의 $Fc{\gamma}R$IIa, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIa, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIb에 대한 유전자형의 분포를 조사한 것으로, 이후 치주질환자의 유전자형 분포와의 비교로 치주질환과 $Fc{\gamma}R$IIa, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIa, $Fc{\gamma}R$IIIb의 유전자다형성과의 관련성에 관한 추가적인 연구가 필요할 것으로 여겨진다.

Effects of Die Temperature and CO2 Gas Injection on Physical Properties of Extruded Brown Rice-Vegetable Mix (사출구 온도와 CO2 가스주입이 현미·야채류 압출성형물의 물리적 특성에 미치는 영향)

  • Gil, Sun-Kook;Ryu, Gi-Hyung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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    • v.42 no.11
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    • pp.1848-1856
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    • 2013
  • This study is designed to examine the change in physical properties of extruded brown rice-vegetable mix at different temperatures and $CO_2$ gas injections. Moisture content and screw speed were fixed to 27% and 100 rpm respectively. Die temperatures and $CO_2$ gas injections were adjusted to 60, 80, $100^{\circ}C$ and 0, 150 mL/min, respectively. The ratio of ${\alpha}$-brown rice, brown rice and sugars (oligosaccharides and palatinose) was fixed to 25, 50 and 16%, respectively. Green tea, tomato and pumpkin powder were blended individually at 9%. Specific mechanical energy (SME) input decreased as die temperature for each vegetable addition increased. All extrudates decreased in density and breaking strength, but increased in specific length and water soluble index as $CO_2$ gas injection increased. Elastic modulus decreased as the die temperature and $CO_2$ gas injection increased. Extruded green tea mix with $CO_2$ gas injection at 150 mL/min was larger pore size and higher amount of pore than the tomato and pumpkin extrudates with $CO_2$ gas injection. Cold extrusion with $CO_2$ gas injection at $60^{\circ}C$ die temperature could be applicable for making Saengsik (uncooked food).

Primary Productivity and Pigments Variation of Phytoplankton in the Seomjin River Estuary during Rainy Season in Summer (하계 강우기 섬진강 하구역의 일차생산력 및 식물플랑크톤 색소조성 변화)

  • Min, Jun-Oh;Ha, Sun-Yong;Choi, Bo-Hyung;Chung, Mi-Hee;Yoon, Won-Duk;Lee, Jae-Seong;Shin, Kyung-Hoon
    • Korean Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • v.44 no.3
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    • pp.303-313
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    • 2011
  • Field observations and culture experiments have been carried out during the rainy season (on the 6th, 8th and 27th July 2009) to examine changes in the primary productivity and associated plant pigments in the estuary of the Seom-jin River. Primary productivity was determined at four sampling stations along the salinity gradient. On 6th July (before heavy rain) primary productivity ranged from 689~1,169 mgC $m^{-2}$ $d^{-1}$. On the 8th, just after more than 216.5 mm of precipitation, euphotic layers at all stations were reduced to very shallow water because of the high concentration of suspended solids in the water. This resulted in dramatically decreased primary productivity down to as low as 12~32 mg C $m^{-2}$ $d^{-1}$. However, after the rain, primary productivity on the 27th ranged from 266~999 mgC $m^{-2}$ $d^{-1}$, demonstrating a fast recovery in the upper stream water to similar productivity levels to those before the rainy season. Concentration of fucoxanthin in the water was highest on the 6th July. Before the rain, concentration of the zeaxanthin, increased as the salinity decreased. Immediately after the heavy rain, the Chl b (Chlorophytes) concentration was higher at all sites than before the rainy season. The concentration of fucoxanthin decreased after the heavy rain. At the downstream site, peridinin (Dinoflagellates) were found. During the rainy season, the diatoms contributed to the primary productivity at all sites. However, after the rainy season, Chl b (Chlorophytes) and Peridinin (Dinoflagellates) increased, demonstrating the enhanced contribution of those species in addition to diatoms.