• Molecules and Cells
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• 제45권9호
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• pp.603-609
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• 2022

Cells can communicate in a variety of ways, such as by contacting each other or by secreting certain factors. Recently, extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been proposed to be mediators of cell communication. EVs are small vesicles with a lipid bilayer membrane that are secreted by cells and contain DNA, RNAs, lipids, and proteins. These EVs are secreted from various cell types and can migrate and be internalized by recipient cells that are the same or different than those that secrete them. EVs harboring various components are involved in regulating gene expression in recipient cells. These EVs may also play important roles in the senescence of cells and the accumulation of senescent cells in the body. Studies on the function of EVs in senescent cells and the mechanisms through which nonsenescent and senescent cells communicate through EVs are being actively conducted. Here, we summarize studies suggesting that EVs secreted from senescent cells can promote the senescence of other cells and that EVs secreted from nonsenescent cells can rejuvenate senescent cells. In addition, we discuss the functional components (proteins, RNAs, and other molecules) enclosed in EVs that enter recipient cells.

• 환경생물
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.144-153
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• 2011

제주도 한라산에 위치한 국내 최대규모의 고산습지인 숨은물벵뒤 습지의 Alphaproteobacteria와 Gammaproteobacteria강에 속하는 세균 종의 다양성을 조사하였고, 신분류군 후보 균주 19종을 확보하였다. 신종후보 균주의 16S rRNA 유전자 염기서열을 분석하였을 때 표준균주와 98.7% 미만의 유사도를 보이는 균주들을 신종후보균주로 간주하였다. 총 19종의 세균이 Alphaproteobacteria와 Gammaproteobacteria 강에 속하는 신종후보 균주들로 발견되었다. Alphaproteobacteria 강에 속하는 균주들은 Sphingomonadaceae 과 Novosphingobium 속에 속하는 4종과 Rhizobiaceae 과 Rhizobium 속에 속하는 2종이 분리되었다. Gammaproteobacteria 강에 속하는 균주들은 Moraxellaceae 과 Acinetobacter 속에 속하는 2종, Pseudomonadaceae과 Pseudomonas 속에 속하는 3종, Enterobacteriaceae과의 Enterobacter 속에 속하는 1종, Erwinia 속의 2종, Leclercia 속의 1종, Rahnella 속의 1종, Serratia속의 1종, Yersinia 속의 2종이 분리되었다. 분리된 19개 후보신종에 대하여 배양학적 특징, 생리화학적 특징 및 지방산 분석 결과를 정리하였다.

• 환경생물
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.154-161
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• 2011

제주도 숨은물벵뒤 습지에서 Betaproteobacteria의 종다양성을 조사하였고, 신분류군 후보 22균주를 확보하였다. 분리주의 16S rRNA 유전자 염기서열을 분석한 결과Burkholderiaceae (3균주), Comamonadaceae (8균주), Oxalobacteraceae (5균주) 및 Neisseriaceae (5균주) 등 4개 과에 속한 15속, 그리고 소속 미상의 Burkholderiales 소속1속(1균주)으로 동정되었다. Chromobacterium 속에 속한 3종의 신분류군 후보를 확보하였고, Burkholderia, Comamonas, Pelomonas 및 Herbaspirillum의 4속에는 각각 2종씩, 그리고 나머지 속은 각각 1종씩의 신분류군 후보를 확보할 수 있었다. 이들 신분류군 후보에 대해 형태 및 배양학적 특징의 분석과 더불어 막지방산 및 API 20NE 분석을 실시하여 22종의 신분류군 후보에 대한 특징을 기술하였다.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.159-163
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• 2012

An appropriate research design for hypotheses and purposes leads to a good quality of research results. In this review article, we summarized the types of research methods and described the characteristics of clinical trials. Research designs are categorized into observational studies and experimental ones, depending on data collecting methods. In an observational study, there are cross-sectional, cohort and case-control studies. Parallel groups design and crossover trial studies are representative designs in a randomized controlled trial study, a kind of experimental study. Clinical researchers should understand the characteristics of clinical research designs including advantages and disadvantages and choose the suitable design according to their study purposes and the nature of collected data or subjects.

• 디지털콘텐츠학회 논문지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.131-137
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• 2008

20세기 후반에 들어 관람자의 참여를 통한 인터랙티브 아트의 발전에서 두드러지는 점은 생물학적인요소를 통한 창조와 발전성을 꼽을 수 있다. 인터랙티브 아트는 인공생명(Artificial Life)에 대한 연구들과 함께 발전하면서 생물학적 발전단계로 위치를 점하고 있으나 이에 대한 연구가 활발하게 진행 되지못하고 있다. 본 연구는 인터랙티브 아트에서 창발적 발전단계에 있는 세 개의 대표적인 작품사례를 분석하여 그 특성을 규명함으로써 창발성의 발전적 방향의 근거를 조망한다.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.324-330
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the trends in Korea of nursing research using animals. Methods: 45 articles were reviewed with descriptive statistics from 2000 to 2015. Results: Nearly 50% of the studies were supported by research funds. Most of the animal species in the studies were rats (81.1%) and mice (15.6%). The major animal models for human disease were cerebrovascular diseases (24.4%), skin problems (17.8%), and nerve injuries (15.5%). Immunohistochemistry (24.3%) was mainly used as an experimental technique. The main intervention and treatments used in the studies were chemical treatments, exercise and surgery. Conclusion: In this review, relevant results were described to identify the trends of nursing research using animal experimentation in Korea. Expansion of various nursing research using animal models can be required for gaining knowledge applicable to the same conditions in humans.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.102-107
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• 2016

This review will summarize EEG studies of learning and memory based on frequency bands including theta waves (4-7 Hz), gamma waves (> 30 Hz) and alpha waves (7-12 Hz). Authors searched and reviewed EEG papers especially focusing on learning and memory from PubMed. Theta waves are associated with acquisition of new information from stimuli. Gamma waves are connected with comparing and binding old information in preexisting memory and new information from stimuli. Alpha waves are linked with attention. Eventually it mediates the learning and memory process. Although EEG studies of learning and memory still have controversial issues, the future EEG studies will facilitate clinical benefits by virtue of more developed and encouraging prospects.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.55-60
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• 2011

Neuroimaging studies in schizophrenia have remarkably increased and provided some clues to understand its pathophysiology. Here, we reviewed the neuroimaging, studies including volume analysis, functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and diffusion tensor imaging, and findings in both early stage schizophrenia and high-risk group. The reviewed studies suggested that the brain with schizophrenia showed both regional deficits and dysconnectivity of neural circuit in the first episode, even high-risk group as well as chronic schizophrenia. Multimodal neuroimaging or combined approach with genetic, electro-or magneto-encephalographic data could provide promising results to understand schizophrenia in the near future.

• 식물분류학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.109-115
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• 2012

한반도 선태식물 연구 역사와 문헌을 정리하였다. 한반도 선태식물의 최초 채집은 20세기 초 프랑스 신부 Urban Faurie에 의해 수행되었는데, 이 표본들 중 선류는 Jules Cardot, 태류는 Franz Stephani에 의해 주로 연구되었다. 한반도 선태식물에 대한 일본인의 연구를 연대순으로 기술하였다. 또한 홍원식과 최두문의 남한 선태식물 목록과 식물상에 관한 연구업적을 정리하였으며, 최근 북한의 선태식물 연구 문헌을 소개하였다.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.18.1-18.9
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• 2018

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are classified as RNAs that are longer than 200 nucleotides and cannot be translated into protein. Several studies have demonstrated that lncRNAs are directly or indirectly involved in a variety of biological processes and in the regulation of gene expression. In addition, lncRNAs have important roles in many diseases including cancer. It has been shown that abnormal expression of lncRNAs is observed in several human solid tumors. Several studies have shown that many lncRNAs can function as oncogenes in cancer development through the induction of cell cycle progression, cell proliferation and invasion, anti-apoptosis, and metastasis. Oncogenic lncRNAs have the potential to become promising biomarkers and might be potent prognostic targets in cancer therapy. However, the biological and molecular mechanisms of lncRNA involvement in tumorigenesis have not yet been fully elucidated. This review summarizes studies on the regulatory and functional roles of oncogenic lncRNAs in the development and progression of various types of cancer.