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Crystal Structure of Cholesteryl Methyl Ether

  • Yun, Mi-Kyung;Park, Young-Ja;Shin, Whan-Chul;Craven, B. M.
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.10 no.4
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    • pp.335-339
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    • 1989
  • Cholesteryl methyl ether$(CH_3OC_{27}H_{45})$ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group $P2_1$with a = 11.740 (8), b = 7.576 (5), c = 15.492 (10)${\AA},\; {\beta}\;= 110.39 (5)^{\circ}$, Z = 2, Dc = 1.03 g/$cm^3$ and Do = 0.96 g/$cm^3$. The intensities were collected on a Nonius CAD-4 diffractometer with Nb-filtered Mo-$K_{\alpha}$ radiation. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined by full matrix least-squares methods. The final R factor was 0.085 for 1479 observed reflections. Compared with other cholesterol derivatives, the cholesteryl ring and tail region of the molecule are normal. The molecular long axes are parallel to the [101] axis and molecules are packed together in a similar way to those in cholesteryl cliloride and bromide.

Convenient Therapy with Specially Designed Radionuclide, 166Ho Skin Patch for Skin Cancer

  • Ryu, Jei-Man;Seong, Seung-Kyoo;Kim, You-Eun;Shin, Dong-Hyuk;Jung, Yong-Ho;Shin, Byong-Chul;Park, Kyong-Bae;Lee, Jong-Du
    • Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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    • 2003.04a
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    • pp.156.1-156.1
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    • 2003
  • 166Ho, a $\beta$-emitting radionuclide, was incorporated within polyurethane film for possible application for the therapy of skin cancers. The aim of this study was to investigate skin irritant after radiation with 166Ho patch in rabbits and to estimate the efficacy of this therapy for skin cancer patients. Six NZW rabbits were used for skin irritant in this study. The dorsal hair of rabbits was removed with an electric clipper and blade. (omitted)

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Electron Preacceleration at Weak Quasi- Perpendicular ICM Shocks: Effects of Shock Surface Rippling

  • Ha, Ji-Hoon;Kim, Sunjung;Ryu, Dongsu;Kang, Hyesung
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.45 no.1
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    • pp.55.2-55.2
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    • 2020
  • Radio relics in the outskirts of galaxy clusters are interpreted as synchrotron radiation due to the relativistic electrons produced via diffusive shock acceleration (DSA) in shocks with low sonic Mach numbers, Ms ≤ 3 in high beta ICM plasma. Electron injection into the DSA process at such weak shocks is one of the key elements, which has yet to be fully understood. In this study, we explore the nature of kinetic microinstabilities excited in weak quasi-perpendicular shocks through 2D particle-in-cell simulations. We find Alfven-ion cyclotron (AIC), whistler, and mirror instabilities can be triggered by ion and electron temperature anisotropy in the immediate downstream of supercritical shocks with Ms > Mcrit ~ 2.3. In particular, AIC instability causes rippling of the shock surface, which in turn generates plasma waves on multi-scales and faciliates the electron preacceleration. Our results may contribute to understanding the origins of radio relics.

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Radiation Therapy of Testicular Seminoms (고환 정상피종의 방사선 치료 성적)

  • Wu, Hong-Gyun;Oh, Do-Hoon;Ha, Sung-Whan
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.361-368
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    • 1994
  • Purpose : Testicular seminomas are radiosensitive and adjuvant radiation therapy after orchiectomy results in long term survival in early stage diseases, Ten year results of radiation therapy after orchiectomy and results of definitive treatment of recurrent seminoma are Presented. Materials and Methods : Between August 1980 and February 1990. 32 Patients with testicular seminomas were treated at the Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Seoul Natoinal University Hospital. Twenty-seven Patients received radiation therapy after orchiectomy and 5 patients for treatment of recurrent tumors. Two of postoperatively treated patients and 2 of recurrent patients were excluded from the study because of incomplete treatment. Of the patients treated postoperatively, 18 were stage I, 5 were stage IIA, one was stage IIB, and one was stage IIC. There were 4 ipsilateral and 2 contralateral cryptorchids. Preoperatively, ${\beta}$-HCG levels were elevated in 5 patients. Median dose to pelvic and paraaortic lymph node area was 2900 cGy (1550-4550 cGy). One patient with stage I, 4 with stage IIA, and 1 with stage IIB received prophylactic mediastinal irradiation. Two patients were treated with chemotherapy before radiation therapy. Median follow-up period was 104(3-144) months. Result: Local control rates were 100% at 5 years after orchiectomy. Five year survival rates were 94.4% in Stage I and 100% in Stage II patients, One patient with stage I disease died 3 months after surgery due to mediastinal metastasis. AII the 3 patients treated for recurrent disease are alive without disease. Conclusion : Postorchiectomy radiation to the pelvis and para-aortic area remains the treatment of choice for Patient with early stage testicular seminoma. Radiation therapy is also an excellent treatment modality for recurrent seminoma.

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Time Dependent Changes in Platelet-Derived Growth Factor(PDGF) and PDGF ${\alpha}$ - and ${\beta}$ - Receptors Following Gamma-Irradiation of Rat Plasma and Sciatic Nerve (감마선 조사에 따른 흰쥐의 혈장 및 좌골신경의 혈소판-유래성 성장인자(PDGF)와 PDGF ${\alpha}$ - 및 ${\beta}$ - 수용체의 시간 의존성 변화)

  • Lim, Han-Young;Nam, Sang-Yul
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.79-87
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    • 1998
  • The total-bodies of 10 week-old Sprague-Dawley rats were irradiated with single doses 4.5 and 7.5 Gy, respectively. The effects on plasma and sciatic nerve platelet-derived growth factor(PDGF) concentrations and sciatic nerve PDGF ${\alpha}$ -and ${\beta}$ -receptors densities were examined up to 10 days post-treatment. There was no consistent significant variation in the plasma and sciatic nerve PDGF concentrations in time over the period of study between 4.5 and 7.5 Gy groups. Plasma PDGF concentrations were significantly reduced to 58% of control values between 5 and 10 days with 4.5 Gy and to 51% of control values as percentage of control values between 5 and 10 days with 7.5 Gy after irradiation, respectively(p<0.05). Sciatic nerve PDGF concentrations were increased to 118% of control values at 1 day with 4.5 Gy and to 130% of control values at 1 day with 7.5 Gy after irradiation, respectively(p>0.05). After irradiation, the levels of PDGF ${\alpha}$ -receptor protein density were reduced to 33% of control values at 2 days with 4.5 Gy and to 50% at 2 days with 7.5 Gy, while the levels of PDGF ${\beta}$-receptor protein density were reduced to maximally 26% of control values at 2 days with 4.5 Gy and to 27% at 2 days with 7.5 Gy, respectively, but both initial decreased levels of those were increased subsequently after 2 days following irradiation. These results suggest that the radiation-induced alteration of plasma and sciatic nerve PDGF concentrations, and sciatic nerve PDGF ${\alpha}$ -and ${\beta}$ -receptors densities may be involved in the pathogenesis of bone marrow stem cell and peripheral neuron damages.

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Rapidly and Accurately Processing of Low Melting Block for Shielding of Radiotherapy (방사선(放射線) 치료(治療)의 신속정확(迅速正確)을 위한 저온용융(低溫熔融) 차폐물(遮蔽物)의 제작(製作)과 응용(應用))

  • Chu, S.S.;Lee, D.H.;Park, C.Y.
    • Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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    • v.4 no.1
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    • pp.14-20
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    • 1979
  • For accurate and easily shielding irregular shaped organ, its minimized penumbra region and a low melting point alloy 'Lead Y' and synchronizing instrument have been developed. The 'Lead Y' is the quaternary eutectic alloy and it is composed of Lead 30.0% Tin 11.5% Bismuth 48 5% Cadmium 10.0% The density of its at $22^{\circ}C$ is $9.8g/cm^3$ and the melting temperature has $40^{\circ}C\;to\;68^{\circ}C$. The thickness of 'Lead Y' for perfect shielding of Co-60 gamma ray and LINAC 10MeV x-ray is 6cm and 7cm respectively. The 'Lead Y' shielding block is casted directly on the styrofoam from which is cut with hot wire of synchronizer device. The special features and advantages of the Lead Y shielding block could be summarized as follows; 1. The shielding block for radiotherapy is rapidly processed only with boiling water and styrofoam. 2. It is not injure one's health and not danger of a fire, because of not generating of any metals vapor and evil smelling. 3. It is very effective to minimize secondary penumbra for the protection of healthy tissue from unnecessary ionizing radiation regardless of the magnification source to skin distance. 4. The HVL of the Lead Y is 1.2cm for Co-60 gamma ray and it's shielding effect is almost same as the pure lead block. 5. The hardness of Lead Y is 1.5 times higher than lead block. 6. It's reavailability is higher than lead block and then one block of Lead Y is reavailable about 30 to 40 times. 7. It is usefull for shielding of x-ray, gamma ray, beta-ray, electron and neutron radiation. 8. The materials for Lead Y are easy to acquire with reasonable price and tractable.

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Biological Evaluation of the Methanolic Extract of Eriobotrya japonica and Its Irradiation Effect (비파 메탄올 추출물의 생리활성 및 방사선 조사 효과)

  • Kim, Hee-Jung;Jo, Cheor-Un;Kim, Tae-Hoon;Kim, Dong-Sup;Park, Moon-Young;Byun, Myung-Woo
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.38 no.5
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    • pp.684-690
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    • 2006
  • Eriobotrya japonica has been used as a folk medicine for treatment of skin diseases, inflammation, coughing, phlegm, and ulcers in Korea and other Asian countries. In a search for possible bioactive agents from natural sources, we found that the methanolic extracts from various parts of E. japonica showed moderate antioxidative and antimicrobial activities in several in vitro bioassay systems. Additionally, the respective parts of E. japonica were irradiated at 20 kGy to investigate the effects of irradiation. Gamma irradiation of E. japonica extracts removed the deep greenish color without affecting its natural biological activities such as its antioxidative and antimicrobial properties. Based on these findings, the methanolic extracts of this plant source may be not affected by gamma irradiation as its bioactive constituents may be insensitive to this irradiation. Moreover, the methanolic extract of E. japonica may serve as a good natural resource for beneficial functions in food and other related industries.

Butyrate-induced differentiation of PC12 cells to chromaffin cells involves cell adhesion and induction of extracellular proteins and cell adhesion proteins

  • Heo, Jee-In;Oh, Soo-Jin;Kho, Yoon-Jung;Kim, Jeong-Hyeon;Kang, Hong-Joon;Park, Seong-Hoon;Kim, Hyun-Seok;Shin, Jong-Yeon;Lee, Sung-Young;Kim, Min-Ju;Min, Bon-Hong;Kim, Sung-Chan;Park, Jae-Bong;Kim, Jae-Bong;Lee, Jae-Yong
    • Animal cells and systems
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.261-266
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    • 2010
  • PC12 cells were differentiated into the cells of chromaffin phenotype by butyrate treatment. Cells were aggregated and formed tight cell adhesion. To investigate the molecular change in this differentiation, we examined expression levels of cell adhesion proteins and extracellular proteins during butyrate induced-differentiation of PC12 cells. Integrin ${\beta}1$, integrin ${\alpha}7$, E cadherin, VCAM, collagen-I, fibronectin, desmoglein and connexin were increased during differentiation. The levels of clusterin and secreted clusterin were also increased. These increased levels of cell adhesion proteins and extracellular proteins appear to induce cell aggregation and tight cell adhesion. The levels of p21, p27 and p16 were increased probably because of differentiation-related growth arrest during differentiation. Prolonged incubation of butyrate up to 1 day was required for differentiation. Signal transduction pathways for this differentiatiom could not be identified since various inhibitors had no effect. The results showed that butyrateinduced differentiation of PC12 cells to chromaffin cells involves tight cell adhesion and induction of extracellular proteins and cell adhesion proteins.

The Structures of Alditol Acetates (Alditol Acetates의 분자구조)

  • Park, Yeong Ja;Park, Myeong Hui;Sin, Jeong Mi
    • Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.34 no.6
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    • pp.517-526
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    • 1990
  • The crystal structures of two alditol acetates, D-glucitol hexaacetate and xylitol pentaacetate, have been determined by diffraction methods with Mo-K$\alpha$radiation, using direct methods for phase determinations. The crystal data are: for D-glucitol hexaacetate, P2$_1$, with a = 10.275 (2), b = 8.363 (1), c = 12.560 (5) $\AA;\beta$ = 95.97 $(2)^{\circ}$, Z = 2; for xylitol pentaacetate, P2$_1$/C with a = 18.126 (1), b = 11.422 (2), c = 8.649 (1) $\AA$, $\beta = 95.03 (1)^{\circ}$, Z = 4. Both molecules have extended zigzag carbon chain conformations which differ from previous studies of the structures of D-glucitol and xylitol and also differ from NMR studies on alditol acetates. The bond lengths and angles are normal, with mean values over both structures of C($sp^3)-C(sp^3): 1.514 (10),\; C(sp^3)-O: 1.444 (6),\; C(sp^2)-O: 1.347 (9),\; C(sp^2)=O: 1.197 (6),\; C(sp^2)-C(sp^3): 1.479(9){\AA},\; C(sp^3)-C(sp^3)-C(sp^3): 114.6 (17),\; O-C(sp^3)-C(sp^3): 109.4 (23),\; C(sp^2)-O-C(sp^3): 117.4 (6),\; O=C(sp^2)-O: 122.6 (6),\; C(sp^3)-C(sp^2)-O: 111.8 (7),\; C(sp^3)-C(sp^2)=O: 125.5 (4)^{\circ}$. The atoms of acetate groups are in coplanar. There are no particularly short intermolecular contacts and the molecules are held together by van der Waals force only.

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A Study on Recovery from Potentially Lethal Damage Induced by $\gamma-Irradiation$ in Plateau-phase Vero Cells in vitro (평형기의 Vero세포계에서 방사선($\gamma$-선) 조사 후 발생한 잠재치사 손상의 회복에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Il-Han;Choi, Eun-Kyung;Ha, Sung-Whan;Park, Charn-Il;Cha, Chang-Yong
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 1988
  • Recovery from potentially lethal damage (PLDR) after irradiation was studied in plateau-phase culture of Vero cells in vitro. Unfed plateau-phase cells were irradiated with dose of 1 to 9Gy using Cs-137 irradiator. Cells then were incubated again and left in situ for 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 24 hours and then were trypsinized explanted, and subcultured in fresh RPMI-1640 media containing $0.33\%$ agar. Cell survival was measured by colony forming ability. An adequate number of heavily irradiated Vero cells were added as feeder cells to make the total cell number constant in every culture dish. As the postirradiation in situ incubation time increased, surviving fraction increased by PLDR. The rate of PLDR was so rapid that increased surviving fraction reached saturation level at 2 to 4 hours after in situ incubation. As the radiation dose increased, the rate of PLDR fastened and the magnitude of increased surviving fraction at saturation level by PLOR also increased. In analysis of cell survival curve fitted to the linear-quadratic model, the linear inactivation coefficient $(\alpha)$ decreased largely and reached nearly to zero but the quadratic inactivation coefficient $(\beta)$ increased minimally by increment of postirradiation in situ incubation time. So PLDR mainly affected the damage expressed as $\alpha$, In the multitarget model, significant change was not obtained in $D_0\;but\;in D_q$. Therefore, shoulder region in cell survival curve was mainly affected by PLDR and terminal slope was not influenced at all. And dose-modifying factor by PLDR was relatively higher in shoulder region, that is, in low dose area below 3 Gy.

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