• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.746-753
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• 2008

The hprK gene encoding bifunctional HPrK/P (kinase/phosphorylase) was cloned from L. mesenteroides SY1, a strain isolated from kimchi. hprK was transcribed as a monocistronic gene. His-tagged HPrH16A and HPrK/P were produced in E. coli BL21 (DE3) using pET26b(+) and purified. HPrK/P phosphorylation assay with purified proteins showed that the kinase activity of HPrK/P increased at slightly acidic pHs. Divalent cations such as $Mg^{2+}$ and $Mn^{2+}$ and glycolytic intermediates such as fructose-1, 6-bisphosphate (FBP) and phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) increased the kinase activity of HPrK/P, but inorganic phosphate strongly inhibited it. Kinetic studies for the kinase activity of HPrK/P showed that the apparent $K_m$ values were 0.18 and $14.57{\mu}M$ for ATP and HPr, respectively. The $K_m$ value for the phosphorylase activity of HPrK/P was $14.16{\mu}M$ for P-Ser-HPr (HPr phosphorylated at the serine residue).

• 복식문화연구
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.697-708
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• 2016

The term used to describe consumer's valuation of a brand is brand equity. One concept that can be managed and may impact valuation of a prestige brand is "luxuriousness." As the concept of "luxuriousness" appears to be a key factor contributing to the equity of a prestige brand, the purpose of this study was to examine how luxuriousness is related to the brand equity utilizing a model developed by Yoo, Donthu, and Lee (2000). Yoo et al. (2000) identified three dimensions [brand association with awareness (BA), perceived quality (PQ), brand loyalty (BL)] accounted for the equity (OBE) of a brand. We speculated that the five dimensions of luxuriousness (i.e., quality, extended self, hedonism, accessibility, and tradition) would selectively influence the two dimensions of brand equity (BA, PQ) and that loyalty would mediate the relationship between the two dimensions of brand equity (BA, PQ) and overall brand equity. A total of 502 participants aged from 18 to 74 were surveyed in USA. Using AMOS 18, the path analysis was conducted with the maximum-likelihood estimation procedure. The model exhibited a good fit with the data and all hypotheses were supported except one. Quality, accessibility, and hedonism dimensions of luxuriousness affected perceived quality of the equity of a brand. Hedonism and extended self dimensions affected brand association with awareness. However, tradition dimension did not significantly influence brand association with awareness. Overall, this research expands understanding of brand equity as it documents the contributions of luxuriousness, a component that can be controlled by brand managers.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.157-162
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• 2001

우리나라의 22개 지역에서 수집한 자생 바위솔속식물의 지역적으로 나타나는 변이를 구명 하기 위하여 형태적 특징을 조사하였다. 바위 솔(No. 3∼9)은 형태적으로 유사하며 , 공통적으로 엽형은 피침형, 엽두는 예철두이며, 1∼2mm의 가시를 갖는 형태적 특성을 가지고 있다. 그러므로 바위솔은 지역종간에 변이가 적은 비교적 유전적으로 안정된 종으로 생각된다. 둥근바위솔(O. malacophyllus)의 형태 특성은 엽형이 도란형이며, 엽두가 예두인 잎을 가지고 있다. 또한 가시가 없고 잎에 붉은점으로 치밀하게 구성된 테두리선을 갖는 것이 이 종에 속한 식물의 특징이다. 연화바위솔(No. 18∼22)에 속한 식물들의 잎은 예두, 둔두 혹은 원두의 엽두 형태를 가진 도란형이나 타원형으로 수집지별로 형태가 다양하다. 그러나 잎의 끝에 가시가 없고 회분빛녹색의 잎을 갖는 등 다른 군과 구별되는 특성을 지니고 있다. 포천 수집종(ll번)과 매물도 수집종인 호랑이발톱(10번)은 이 2종은 현재 명명되지 않은 새로운 종으로 추정된다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.336-342
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• 2010

Obesity-induced disorders contribute to the development of metabolic diseases such as insulin resistance, fatty liver diseases, and type 2 diabetes (T2D). In this study, we evaluated the hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of aloe formula in high fat diet (HFD)-fed C57BL/6N mice. Male mice fed HFD for 28 weeks received a supplement of aloe formula, PAG, ALS, Aloe QDM, and an Aloe QDM complex for a further 8 weeks and were then compared with regular diet fed mice. After the experimental period, the blood glucose levels of the Aloe QDM complex-and PGZ-supplemented mice were significantly lower than those of the HFD-fed mice. Aloe formula, especially the Aloe QDM complex, and the PGZ treatment group profoundly affected the IPGTT and HOMA-IR. Immunochemistry was done for the morphological observation and the resulting sizes of adipocytes around the epididymis were significantly decreased when comparing the aloe formula-treated and HFD-fed groups. Further, aloe formula decreased mRNA expression of fatty acid synthesis enzymes and led to reduced hepatic steatosis in both liver and WAT. These results suggest that supplementation of Aloe QDM complex in the HFD-fed mice improved insulin resistance by lowering blood glucose levels and reducing adipocytes. Our data suggest that dietary aloe formula reduces obesity-induced glucose tolerance by suppressing fatty acid synthesis in the WAT and liver, both of which are important peripheral tissues affecting insulin resistance. The Aloe QDM complex could be used as a nutritional intervention against T2D.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.266-270
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 초액 4종인 2차 정제초액 (2nd refined liquid smoke, 2 CV), 3차 정제초액 (3'rd refined chaff liquid smoke, 3 CV), 쑥 정제초액(Artemisia plus refined chaff liquid smoke, A CV), 자소엽 정제초액 (Perillae folium plus refined chaff liquid smoke, Pf CV)의 항산화 능력과 항아토피 효과를 연구하였다. 항산화능 측정결과로 DPPH 활성은 3차 정제초액을 제외한 3종에서 높은 항산화 활성을 확인할 수 있었고, FRAP 실험 역시 DPPH와 마찬가지로 3종의 초액에서 높은 활성을 보였다. DNFB를 이용한 C57BL/6 마우스의 귀에 염증 유발을 통한 실험에서는 4가지 초액 모두 높은 활성을 보였다. 특히 육안, 귀의 두께 및 귀의 상피 두께를 확인한 결과 자소엽 초액이 염증을 유도한 군에 비해 두께가 현저히 감소하여 가장 높은 활성을 보였다.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.305-317
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• 2016

Purpose: Recent studies demonstrated disruption of the circadian clock gene is associated with the development of obesity and metabolic syndrome. Obesity is often caused by the high calorie intake, In addition, the chronic stress tends to contribute to the increased risk for obesity. To evaluate the molecular mechanisms, we examined the expression of circadian clock genes in high fat diet-induced mice models with the chronic stress. Methods: C57BL/6J mice were fed with a 45% or 60% high fat diet for 8 weeks. Daily immobilization stress was applied to mice fed with a 45% high fat for 16 weeks. We compared body weight, food consumption, hormone levels and metabolic variables in blood. mRNA expression levels of metabolic and circadian clock genes in both fat and liver were determined by quantitative RT-PCR. Results: The higher fat content induced more severe hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and hyperinsulinemia, and these results correlated with their relevant gene expressions in fat and liver tissues. Chronic stress had only minimal effects on metabolic variables, but it altered the expression patterns of metabolic and circadian clock genes. Conclusion: These results suggest that the fat metabolism regulates the function of the circadian clock genes in peripheral tissues, and stress hormones may contribute to its regulation.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.95-101
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• 2014

Cardiovascular disease is the prime cause of morbidity and mortality and the population ages that may contribute to increase in the occurrence of cardiovascular disease. Arginase upregulation is associated with impaired endothelial function in aged vascular system and thus may contribute to cardiovascular disease. According to recent research, Korean Red Ginseng water extract (KRGE) may reduce cardiovascular disease risk by improving vascular system health. The purpose of this study was to examine mechanisms contributing to age-related vascular endothelial dysfunction and to determine whether KRGE improves these functions in aged mice. Young ($10{\pm}3$ weeks) and aged ($55{\pm}5$ weeks) male mice (C57BL/6J) were orally administered 0, 10, or 20 mg/mouse/day of KRGE for 4 weeks. Animals were sacrificed and the aortas were removed. Endothelial arginase activity, nitric oxide (NO) generation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) coupling, vascular tension, and plasma peroxynitrite production were measured. KRGE attenuated arginase activity, restored nitric oxide (NO) generation, reduced ROS production, and enhanced eNOS coupling in aged mice. KRGE also improved vascular tension in aged vessels, as indicated by increased acetylcholine-induced vasorelaxation and improved phenylephrine-stimulated vasoconstriction. Furthermore, KRGE prevented plasma peroxynitrite formation in aged mice, indicating reduced lipid peroxidation. These results suggest KRGE exerts vasoprotective effects by inhibiting arginase activity and augmenting NO signaling and may be a useful treatment for age-dependent vascular diseases.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.85-91
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• 2013

Recent studies have shown that Rosa canina L. and tiliroside, the principal constituent of its seeds, exhibit anti-obesity and anti-diabetic activities via enhancement of fatty acid oxidation in the liver and skeletal muscle. However, the effects of rosehip, the fruit of this plant, extract (RHE), or tiliroside on lipid accumulation in adipocytes have not been analyzed. We investigated the effects of RHE and tiliroside on lipid accumulation and protein expression of key transcription factors in both in vitro and in vivo models. RHE and tiliroside inhibited lipid accumulation in a dose-dependent manner in 3T3-L1 cells. We also analyzed the inhibitory effect of RHE on white adipose tissue (WAT) in high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity mice model. Male C57BL/6J mice were fed HFD or HFD supplemented with 1% RHE (HFDRH) for 8 weeks. The HFDRH-fed group gained less body weight and had less visceral fat than the HFD-fed group. Liver weight was significantly lower in the HFDRH-fed group and total hepatic lipid and triglyceride (TG) content was also reduced. A significant reduction in the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR${\gamma}$) was observed in epididymal fat in the HFDRH-fed group, in comparison with controls, through Western blotting. These results suggest that downregulation of PPAR${\gamma}$ expression is involved, at least in part, in the suppressive effect of RHE on lipid accumulation in WAT.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2001

애엽으로 약침액을 조제하여 암예방 효과를 살펴 본 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 애엽 약침액으로 10일간 전투여한 후 Ehrlich ascites tumor cell을 이식하여 복수암이 유발된 생쥐의 EATC 성장을 살펴 본 결과 약침액을 투여한 생쥐의 EATC의 성장이 크게 억제되었으며, 복수암이 유발된 생쥐의 비장 무게가 대조군에 비해 증가하였다. 또한 장기간의 관찰에 의해서도 복수암 세포의 성장 저해에 의해 생쥐의 체중변화율은 대조군에 비해 크게 억제되었으며 수명 연장 효과가 나타났다. 이와같은 생체에서의 암예방 효과를 in vitro 상에서 그 기전을 살펴본 결과 애엽 약침액은 phase II detoxification 효소인 QR의 생성을 유도하고 GSH 함량을 증가시켜서 암예방 효과를 나타내었다.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.20-26
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• 2008

지능형 로봇이나 컴퓨터가 일상생활 속에서 차지하는 비중이 점점 높아짐에 따라 인간과의 상호교류도 점점 중요시되고 있다. 이렇게 지능형 로봇(컴퓨터) - 인간의 상호 교류하는데 있어서 감정 인식 및 표현은 필수라 할 수 있겠다. 본 논문에서는 음성 신호와 얼굴 영상에서 감정적인 특징들을 추출한 후 이것을 Bayesian Learning과 Principal Component Analysis에 적용하여 5가지 감정(평활, 기쁨, 슬픔, 화남, 놀람)으로 패턴을 분류하였다. 그리고 각각 매개체의 단점을 보완하고 인식률을 높이기 위해서 결정 융합 방법과 특징 융합 방법을 적용하여 감정 인식 실험을 하였다. 결정 융합 방법은 각각 인식 시스템을 통해 얻어진 인식 결과 값을 퍼지 소속 함수에 적용하여 감정 인식 실험을 하였으며, 특징 융합 방법은 SFS(Sequential Forward Selection) 특징 선택 방법을 통해 우수한 특징들을 선택한 후 MLP(Multi Layer Perceptron) 기반 신경망(Neural Networks)에 적용하여 감정 인식 실험을 실행하였다. 그리고 인식된 결과 값을 2D 얼굴 형태에 적용하여 감정을 표현하였다.