• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.1152-1156
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• 2009

Silent information regulator 2 (Sir2) or sirtuins are NAD(+)-dependent deacetylases, which hydrolyze the acetyllysine residues. In mammals, sirtuins are classified into seven different classes (SIRT1-7). SIRT1 was reported to be involved in age related disorders like obesity, metabolic syndrome, type II diabetes mellitus and Parkinson’s disease. Activation of SIRT1 is one of the promising approaches to treat these age related diseases. In this study, we have used HipHop module of CATALYST to identify a series of pharmacophore models to screen SIRT1 enhancing molecules. Three molecules from Sirtris Pharmaceuticals were selected as training set and 607 sirtuin activator molecules were used as test set. Five different hypotheses were developed and then validated using the training set and the test set. The results showed that the best pharmacophore model has four features, ring aromatic, positive ionization and two hydrogen-bond acceptors. The best hypothesis from our study, Hypo2, screened high number of active molecules from the test set. Thus, we suggest that this four feature pharmacophore model could be helpful to screen novel SIRT1 activator molecules. Hypo2-virtual screening against Maybridge database reveals seven molecules, which contains all the critical features. Moreover, two new scaffolds were identified from this study. These scaffolds may be a potent lead for the SIRT1 activation.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.63-67
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• 1987

고추, 마늘 및 배추등(等)의 연작지토양(連作地土壤)에서 식물독소(植物毒素)의 분별정량(分別定量), 독소물질(毒素物質)이 고추 발아(發芽) 및 생육(生育)에 미치는 영향등(影響等)을 알고져 질내시험(窒內試驗)한 결과(結果)는 다음과 같다. 1. 불휘발성(不揮發性) 방향족(芳香族) 유기산(有機酸)인 Hydroquinone, Benzoic-, P-hydroxybenzoic- 및 Vanillic 산등(酸等)은 BSA(N, O-bis(trimethylsily1)acetamide)로 Silyl 화(化) 시켜 Gas chromatogphy 방법(方法)에 의하여 분별(分別) 정량(定量)이 가능(可能)하였다. 2. 고추, 마늘 및 배추 연작재배지(連作栽培地) 토양(土壤)에서 Hydroquinone, P-hydroxybenzoic- 및 Benzoic 산(酸)이 검출(檢出) 되었으며 특(特)히 고추 연작재배지토양(連作栽培地土壤)에서 작물(作物)의 장해한계농도(障害限界濃度) 이상(以上)의 독성물질(毒性物質)이 검출(檢出)되었다. 3. 고추 발아(發芽) 및 생육(生育)에 미치는 각종(各種) 식물독소(植物毒素) 피해농도(被害濃度)는 200 ppm 정도(程度)였으며 식물독소중(植物毒素中) Benzoic acid에 의한 피해(被害)가 가장 심(甚)하였다. 4. 식물독소(植物毒素)에 의한 고추 유식물(幼植物)의 피해징상(被害徵象)은 줄기 신장억제(伸長抑制), 유엽(幼葉)의 갈변(褐變), 생육정지등(生育靜止等)의 현상(現象)을 볼 수 있었다.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.1519-1526
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• 2010

The behavior of peptide or protein solutes in saline aqueous solution is a fundamental topic in physical chemistry. Addition of ions can strongly alter the thermodynamic and physical properties of peptide molecules in solution. In order to study the effects of added ionic salts on protein conformation and dynamics, we have used the molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate the behavior of Staphylococcus aureus Hfq protein under two different ionic concentrations: 0.1 M NaCl and 1.0 M NaCl in presence and absence of RNA (a hepta-oligoribonucleotide AU5G). Hfq, a global regulator of gene expression is highly conserved and abundant RNA-binding protein. It is already reported that in vivo the increase of ionic strength results in a drastic reduction of Hfq affinity for $Q{\beta}$ RNA and reduces the tendency of aggregation of Escherichia coli host factor hexamers. Our results revealed the crucial role of 0.1 M NaCl Hfq system on the bases with strong hydrogen bonding interactions and by stabilizing the aromatic stacking of Tyr42 residue of the adjacent subunits/monomers with the adenine and uridine nucleobases. An increase in RNA pore diameter and weakened compactness of the Hfq-RNA complex was clearly observed in 1.0 M NaCl Hfq system with bound RNA. Aggregation of monomers in Hfq and the interaction of Hfq with RNA are greatly affected due to the presence of high ionic strength. Higher the ionic concentration, weaker is the aggregation and interaction. Our results were compatible with the experimental data and this is the first theoretical report for the experimental study done in 1980 by Uhlenbeck group for the present system.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.339-345
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• 2021

'그린베어(Greenbear)' 품종은 곰취를 모본으로 하고 한대리 곰취를 부본으로 해서 교배 육종을 하였다. 2007년부터 2016년까지 국립식량과학원 고령지농업연구소 하우스 및 노지에서 생육 및 수량 특성을 조사하고 선발을 수행하였다. '그린베어' 품종에 있어서 엽병귀 색은 자주색이고 엽병에 털이 없다. 그리고 잎 뒷면에 털이 없어 광택이 있다. 엽맥 밀도는 2등급으로 아주 넓은 편이다. 생육 특성은 초장이 67.3 cm, 엽장 16.3 cm, 엽폭 20.4 cm, 엽병장은 39.1 cm 였다. 식물체 크기는 '곰마니' 품종보다 전체적으로 작은 것으로 나타났다. 추대기는 8월 7일이었고, 개화기는 9월 6일로 '곰마니' 품종과 유사하였다. 엽수는 주당 176매로 '곰마니' 품종 139매 보다 37매나 많았다. 그리고 주당 수량도 1,936 g으로 '곰마니' 품종 1,575 g보다 23%정도 더 많았다. 잎의 경도는 25.1 kg/cm², 잎의 두께는 0.66 mm로 '곰마니' 품종과 유사한 것으로 나타났다. '그린베어' 품종의 흰가루병 저항성은 '곰마니' 품종보다는 약간 낮지만 어느정도 높은 저항성을 보였다.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.288-295
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• 1989

우리나라 재래종중 내용성분 면에서 바람직한 향끽미 물질을 함유하고 있는 것으로 알려진 향초를 대상으로 질소시비량 및 재식밀도가 향끽미 물질에 미친 영향을 구명하여 얻어진 결과는 다음과 같다. 질소화합물의 함량은 재식밀도가 높아지면 감소하였으나 지방산 함량은 증가하였다. 혈당 3주 재배시 2, 3-methylbutanoic 산과 3-methylpentanoic 산의 함량이 가장 높았으며, solanone, furfural, furfurylalcohol, benzyl alcohol 등과 같은 중성부의 성분들은 대부분 밀식구에서 함량이 증가되었다. 질소의 증비(3∼12kg/10a)에 따라 수량은 증가하였고, 전당, 전분, 지방산 등의 함량은 감소하고, 알카로이드 함량은 2.0%에서 3.3%로 증가하였다. 2, 3-methylbutanoic 산과 3-methylpentanoic 산 함량은 질소의 증비로 감소하였으며 butanol, furfutal, furfuryl alcohol, hexanol, cinnamil, acetophenone, benzyl acetate 및 solanone 등의 함량은 감소하였다.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.241-250
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• 2012

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), butyltins (BTs), nonylphenol (NP), and fecal sterols concentrations in sediments were investigated from Gunsan coast of Korea to evaluate organic pollution from anthropogenic activities. Sediment toxicity was also examined by bacterial bioluminescence toxicity test (Vibrio fischeri). The concentrations of 16 PAHs in sediments ranged from 67.9 to 425 ng/g dry wt; BTs ranged from 2.79 to 14.1 ng Sn/g dry wt; NP ranged from 20.7 to 2171 ng/g dry wt; and coprostanol, a fecal sterol, ranged from 7.60 to 245 ng/g dry wt. Effective concentration 50% ($EC_{50}$) of sediments ranged from 0.38 to 23.8 mg/mL. Most of the chemicals were present at levels lower than or comparable to the previously reported values from Korea. However, NP levels in the present study were in the high range of levels reported from the Korean coast, and 40% of the measured samples exceeded screening and ecotoxicological values of NP suggested by the Netherlands and Canada. This suggests that an ongoing source of NP is a serious concern in the Gunsan coast. High levels of contaminants were found in the proximity of potential sources, such as the outfall of a wastewater treatment plant for NP, an anthracite-fired power plant for PAHs, and ports for BTs, fecal sterols, and sediment toxicity. This indicates that Gunsan coast has various potential sources of marine sediment contaminants.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.195-201
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• 2016

히솝(Hyssopus officinalis)은 통화식물목 꿀풀과의 여러해살이풀로 방부제, 기침, 거담제 등 일반적으로 방향족 허브와 약용식물로 사용되어왔다. 본 연구에서는 항산화 및 미백소재의 개발을 위해 히솝을 열수와 주정으로 추출하여 각 추출물의 in vitro 상에서의 항산화 효과 및 B16F10 melanoma 세포에서 멜라닌 생성 저해효과를 평가하였다. DPPH와 ABTS assay 시험법을 이용하여 항산화 효과를 측정한 결과, 히솝 추출물의 항산화 활성이 모두 농도 의존적으로 증가하였다. 또한 히솝 추출물은 tyrosianse 활성을 저해시켰으며, B16F10 세포에서 UVB로 증가된 활성산소와 ${\alpha}$-MSH로 유도된 멜라닌 또한 감소시키는 효과를 보였다. 멜라닌 생합성에 관여하는 유전자의 발현에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 RT-PCR을 실시한 결과 히솝 추출물에 의해 MITF, tyrosinase, TRP-2의 발현이 감소되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 결과에 따라 히솝 추출물은 미백개선을 위한 화장품 소재로서 이용 가능성이 높을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.111-125
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• 2022

Background: Zanthoxylum armatum is one of the 30 prioritized medicinal plants for economic development of Nepal with a high trade value. Understanding the ecology of individual species is important for conservation and cultivation purposes. However, relation of ecological factors on the distribution and populations of Z. armatum in Nepal remain unknown. To address this knowledge gap, an attempt has been made to study the population structure, distribution, and regeneration potentiality of Z. armatum. Vegetation sampling was conducted at six different localities of Salyan district along the elevation range of 1,000 m to 2,000 m. Results: Altogether 50 plant species belonging to 44 genera under 34 families were found to be associated with Z. armatum. Significantly higher species richness was found at Rim (1,400-1,700 m) and Chhatreshwori (1,800-2,000 m) and lower at Kupinde (1,600-1,800 m). The highest population density of Z. armatum was at Kupinde (1,600-1,800 m) with a total of 1,100 individuals/ha. and the lowest at Chhatreshwori (1,800-2,000 m) with 740 individuals/ha. Based on the A/F value (Whitford index), it can be said that Z. armatum has random distribution in the study area. The plants were categorized into seedlings, saplings and adults based on plant height and the status of natural regeneration category determined. The regeneration potentiality of Z. armatum in the study area was fair with the average seedlings and saplings densities of 150 and 100 individuals/ha. Respectively. A Shannon-Weinner index mean value of 2.8 was obtained suggesting high species diversity in the study area. Conclusions: The natural distribution and regeneration of Z. armatum is being affected in the recent years due to anthropogenic disturbances. Increasing market demand and unsustainable harvesting procedures are posing serious threat to Z. armatum. Thus, effective conservation and management initiatives are most important for conserving the natural population of Z. armatum in the study area.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.207-211
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• 1981

재식밀도를 달리하여 소향을 공시하고 생육, 수양 및 품질에 미치는 영향을 구명하고자 2개년(1979, 1980)동안 시험한 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 주당 절대 생장양과 액아 발생량은 소식구보다 밀식구에서 적었다. 2. 엽면적은 소식일수록 컸으나 엽면적지수는 밀식구에서 컸으며 단위 엽면적중은 처리간에 차가 인정되지 않았다. 3. 상대생장률은 소식일수록 후기 생육이 계속되었고, 초형은 밀식인 경우에 양분경합으로 상위엽의 전개가 저해되었으나, 수광율은 본, 상엽에서 광합성작용에 충분한 것으로 보였다. 4. 모용수, Total alkaloid 및 Total nitrogen 함량은 밀식구에서 적었고, 세포간극율, Total sugar 함량은 처리간에 차이가 없었다. 5. 수량은 밀식할수록 많아지는 경향이었으며, 품질은 처리간에 차이가 인정되지 않았다. 따라서 16,666주보다 밀식하여도 품질면에서 지장이 없을것으로 생각된다.

• 한국작물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국작물학회 2022년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.212-212
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• 2022

Soluble starch synthase (SS) IV-2 is one of the starch synthase gene family members and responsible for starch chain elongation interacting with other rice eating and cooking quality controlling genes (e.g., AGPlar and PUL). SSIV-2 is mainly expressed in leaves, especially at grain-filling stage and its alleles can significantly affect rice quality. Here, we investigated the genetic diversity and population structure analyses of SSIV-2 gene by using 374 rice accessions. This rice set was grouped into 320 cultivated bred (subsequently classified into temperate japonica, indica, tropical japonica, aus, aromatic and admixture) and 54 wild rice. Haplotyping of cultivated rice accessions provided a total of 7 haplotypes, and only three haplotypes are functional indicating four substituted SNPs in two exons of chromosome 5: T/A and G/T in exon 4, and C/G and G/A in exon 13. Including the wild, a highest diverse group (0.0041), nucleotide diversity analysis showed temperate japonica (0.0001) had a lowest diversity value indicating the origin information of this gene evolution. Higher and positive Tajima5s D value of indica (1.9755) indicate a selective signature under balancing selection while temperate japonica (-0.9018) was in lowest Tajima's D value due to a recent selective sweep by positive selection. We found the most diverse genetic components of the wild in PCA but shared in some portion with other cultivated groups. Fixation index (F_ST-values) and phylogenetic analysis indicate a closer relationship of the wild with indica (F_ST=0.256) than to its association to both of temperate japonica (F_ST=0.589). Structure analysis shows a clear separation of cultivated subpopulations at every K value, but genetic components were admixed within the wild illustrating the same genetic background with japonica and indica in some proportion.