• Advances in environmental research
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.97-108
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• 2012

Microbial degradation of hydrocarbons is found to be an attractive process for remediation of contaminated habitats. However the poor bioavailability of hydrocarbons results in low biodegradation rates. Cyclodextrins are known to increase the bioavailability of variety of hydrophobic compounds. In the present work we purified the Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase (CGTase) enzyme which is responsible for converting starch into cyclodextrins and studied its role on biodegradation of diesel oil contaminated soil. Purification of CGTase from Enterobacter cloacae was done which resulted in 6 fold increase in enzyme activity. The enzyme showed maximum activity at pH 7, temperature $60^{\circ}C$ with a molecular weight of 66 kDa. Addition of purified CGTase to the treatment setup with Pseudomonas mendocina showed enhanced biodegradation of diesel oil ($57{\pm}1.37%$) which was similar to the treatment setup when added with Pseudomonas mendocina and Enterobacter cloacae ($52.7{\pm}6.51%$). The residual diesel oil found in treatment setup added with Pseudomonas mendocina at end of the study was found to be $73{\pm}0.21%$. Immobilization of Pseudomonas mendocina on alginate containing starch also led to enhanced biodegradation of hydrocarbons in diesel oil at 336 hours.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.61-70
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• 1999

This study is concerned with assessment of diethylnitrosamine(DEN) induced liver cell carcinogenesis by measurement of changes preceding the development of neoplasms. Therefore, it was undertaken to investigate the changes of liver-specific enzyme activities in rats (Sprague-Dawley) by ad libitum feeding of DEN. And also, as another objective index in urine, the level of urinary biopterin was measured by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) method. The results were as follows ; 1. Minor behavioral change, brittleness of hair and decreased amount of water and diet intake were observed in rats 7 weeks after DEN administration. 2. The body and liver weights were significantly(p<0.05) decreased in rats 11 weeks after DEN administration. 3. The ratio of liver weight to body weight was rather stable and not significantly decreased in the all treatment groups. 4. The liver specific enzyme activities(AST, ALT,$\gamma$-GTP) were significantly(p<0.05) increased in all treatment groups compared to control group. 5. Compared to normal level, urine biopterin level was significantly (p<0.05) increased in all treatment groups(p<0.05). In conclusion, this result confirmed that the DEN was one of the potent hepatocarcinogens. In experimental model of rats exposed to DEN, the results indicated that values of liver specific enzyme activities(AST, ALT, $\gamma$-GTP) and urine biopterin level could be useful complementary tumor indices.

• 약학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.41-48
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• 1993

The effect of captopril on the lung angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) was investigated after 3 weeks oral administration (120~160 mg/kg/day) through drinking water in SpragueDawley rats. On the $^{125}$I-351A, an ACE inhibitor, binding assay in the isolated perpused lungs, the number of ACE molecules at the intrapulmonary endothelial cell surface was significantly decreased (p<0.001), and recovered to the normal level 7 days after discontinuation of captopril treatment. Intrapulmonary conversion ratio of Al to All was also significantly decreased (p<0.05) in the isolated perpused lungs. Bolus intravenous injection of angiotensin I did not showed pressor response in the both of systemic and pulmonary blood pressure of the anesthetized rats. ACE activity of the lung homogenates was also significantly reduced. These data consistently indicate the decrease of functionally active ACE molecule at the pulmonary artery after chronic captopril treatment. However, serum ACE activity was increased three fold in captopril treated rats compared to the normal rats. So, these results suggest that the functionally active ACE molecule at the pulmonary artery was still inhibited, which is directly associated with the antihypertensive effects, even if the total angiotensn converting enzyme induction was resulted after chronic captopril treatment.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.361-368
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• 2019

The purpose of this study was to establish the best optimized extraction condition for the optimal development of fresh maca beverage using low temperature extraction and enzyme treatment. Low temperatures were applied to prevent heat-related nutritional loss during the extraction process. Best extraction conditions were investigated based on the ratio of maca to water, the ratio of enzymes, extraction temperature and time, and agitation. The optimal enzyme conditions were also examined after the treatment of cellulase:pectinase mixture to maintain the original color and flavor, as well as to increase the extraction yield. When cellulase:pectinase was 1:1, the extraction rate ranged from 77.84 to 79.29%. In addition, the best extraction rate was found when maca was mixed with twice volume of water and incubated at $45^{\circ}C$ ($84.05{\pm}0.32%$) with 90 rpm ($87.13{\pm}0.46%$) agitation for 3 hours ($84.73{\pm}0.29%$). Furthermore, sensory evaluation showed a high score in flavor, sweetness, and overall acceptability after adding 3% jujube concentrate into a fresh maca beverage.

• 한국잠사곤충학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.44-52
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• 1994

산소정련으로 기준 정련방법이 대체될 수 있다. 마르세일비누(25% o.w.f)로 1.5시간 동안 자등하는 기존 방법으로 정련하는 경우 연감율이 24% 내외인데 비해 효소(10% o.w.f)로 5$0^{\circ}C$에서 1시간 정련하면 22%의 연감율을 얻었다. 산소정련은 기존 방법에 비해 처리온도를 현저히 낮출 수 있고 처리시간을 단축할 수 있으며 이러한 방법으로 실크의 광택과 부드러운 촉감을 얻을 수 있었다. 산소의 처리량을 절감하기 위한 Pad-store 방법이 규명되었는데 이 방법에서 효소처리 농도를 0.5%로 낮추고 5$0^{\circ}C$에 5~6시간 정련하면 연감율이 22%로 되었다. Pad-store 방법은 위의 용액처리 방법에 비하여 효소처리량을 20배 절감할 수 있었지만 처리견의 강력이 감소되므로서 5$0^{\circ}C$에서 7~8시간 처리로 정련견의 취화가 일어난것으로 보인다. Pad-store 방법에서 견의 강력이 감소된 것은 정련과정중 효소가 작용하는 부위에서 교반작용이 없기 때문이며 실크의 취화는 시간보다 온도의 영향이 큰 것으로 생각된다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.231-236
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• 2001

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of supplemented enzyme complex on growth performance and nutrient digestibility in pigs weaned at 14 days of age. Eighty pigs ($4.02{\pm}0.11kg$ of average body weight) were allotted in a completely randomized block design. Treatments were as follows: 1) control (negative), 2) control (positive, $Kemzyme^{(R)}$), 3) 0.1%, 4) 0.2% and 5) 0.3% of newly developed enzyme complex. Each treatment has 4 replicates with 4 pigs per replicate. During phase I period (d 0 to 14), ADG and ADFI were numerically higher in pigs fed diets supplemented enzyme complex regardless of their inclusion levels compared to pigs fed control (negative) diet. Feed/gain (F/G) was also better in pigs fed enzyme complex diet than that of pigs fed control (negative) diet. In addition, with increasing the inclusion level of enzyme complex, ADG and ADFI were improved. However, there was no significant difference between treatment in all growth parameters. During phase II period (d 15 to 28), ADG, ADFI and F/G showed the same tendency as in phase I period. For overall period (d 0 to 28) ADG was highest in pigs fed diet included 0.2% enzyme complex in all treatments but not significantly different. During phase I period, the digestibilities of all nutrients did not showed any significant difference between treatments. However, pigs fed diet contained enzyme complex and positive control diet (Kemzyme) showed numerically higher nutrient digestibilities in all nutrients than pigs fed negative control diet. During phase II period, data were consistent with those observed in phase I period. Especially, the digestibility of phosphorus was significantly higher in pigs fed diets contained enzyme complex including phytase than pigs fed control (negative and positive) diets (p<0.05). For overall experimental period, fecal or ileal amino acid digestibility were not affected by dietary treatment. Enzyme complex newly developed and used in this study can be possibly recommended as a growth promoter when supplemented in diet for early weaned piglets.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.27-33
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• 1972

본(本) Monascus속(屬) 균주(菌株)를 Wheat bran 배지(培地)에 배양(培養)하여 여기서 얻은 Alkaline protease의 효소학적(酵素學的) 성질(性質)은 다음과 같다. 1) 본(本) Protease의 최적(最適) pH는 $10{\sim}12$에 위치(位置)하고 있으며 2) 최적온도(最適溫度)는 $50^{\circ}C$ 이었으며 3) 안정(安定) pH는 $5{\sim}12$에 위치(位置)하며 4) 본(本) Protease는 $40^{\circ}C$ 이하(以下)에서 안정(安定)하였으며 5) 금속(金屬) Ion 중(中) $Hg^#$와 $Fe^#$는 조해적(阻害的)으로 작용(作用)하여 $Pb^#$, $Ba^#$, $Co^#$, $Zn^#$, $Cu^#$등은 보호작용(保護作用)을 나타내었고 이 중(中) $Cu^#$는 $10^{-2}$ 농도(濃度)에서 본(本) protease의 실활(失活)을 강(强)하게 보호(保護)함을 알았다. 6) E.D.T.A는 본(本) Protease에 대(對)해서 아무 영향을 주지 않음을 알았다.

• Fibers and Polymers
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.28-34
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• 2005

The purpose of the research was to examine the effect of three different levels of enzyme treatment on the physical characteristics and the end-use suitability of the lyocell fabrics made with four different types of commercial wood pulp. The appropriate enzyme concentration for obtaining an optimum as well as consistent physical characteristics and fabric hand trait was 3 g/l for the concentration levels tested in the present investigation. Weight loss was more affected by higher enzyme con­centration than other physical properties. H2 was least affected by enzyme treatment for all three physical properties and fab­ric hand. 5 g/l concentration exhibited little difference from 3 g/l in the physical characteristics, whereas the KES-FB values indicated a significant loss of fabric hand in most PHV s with the 5 g/l concentration level. Among different garment parame­ters, all four fabric types were relatively inappropriate for the men's slacks (MS) fabric due to the lower hand value of koshi required by the MS parameter. However, despite the relatively low koshi values, high fukurami values required for men's dress shirt (MWDS) resulted in the highest THV among the four garment parmeters. The four fabric types, which represent the usage of four different wood pulps, in general seem to exhibit a higher applicability to women's winter thin dress (WWTD) than women's winter suit (WWS) garment parameter.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.228-236
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• 2013

변비는 일상생활에서 식욕저하와 복부 팽만을 일으키며 더 나아가서 피부 노화, 두통, 피부 질환, 그리고 대장암을 일으킨다고 알려져 있다. 본 연구는 정상식이에 비해 약선효소 분말식이가 loperamide로 유도된 변비 쥐의 장 운동과 간 기능, 지질상태, 그리고 혈액학적 성분에 개선에 대한 효능을 검증하고자 실시하였다. 3일 동안 loperamide 투여로 유발된 변비 쥐의 일일 체중증가와 사료효율은 높았으며, 이때 효소식이의 공급으로 일일 체중 증가량이 조절되었다. 또한 변비 쥐의 변 개수, 변 중량 및 수분함량, 그리고 장 운동은 정상 쥐에 비해서 감소하는 경향을 보였으며, 효소식이를 공급시켰을 때 장 운동이 증가되었다. 간 기능 지표인 GOT와 GPT 활성도는 정상식이 섭취군에서는 변비로 인하여 유의적으로 낮은 활성도를 보였다. 그러나 효소식이 섭취군에서는 변비유도로 GOT 활성도는 증가 된 반면에, GPT 활성도는 감소되었다. 변비 쥐의 혈액 내 중성지방, 총 콜레스테롤, LDL-콜레스테롤 농도는 효소식이에 의한 저하효과는 없었으나, HDL-콜레스테롤과 동맥경화 및 심혈관계 지수에 대해서는 효소식이가 보호효과를 보였다. 혈액학적 성분으로 단백질 농도는 변비와 식이에 의한 영향을 받지 않았으나, 변비로 인하여 저하된 헤모글로빈 농도와 헤마토크리트치는 효소식이 공급으로 증가시킬 수 있었다. 이상의 실험 결과에서는 loperamide로 유도한 변비 쥐에서 장 운동성 저하, 동맥경화와 심혈관계지수, 그리고 헤모글로빈농도와 헤마토크리트치 등에 대해서 약선효소 식이가 다소 효과를 보인 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 향후 만성적 변비에 대한 약선효소 식이효과에 대한 보다 심층적이 연구가 필요하며, 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 변비에 대한 약선효소 분말과 같은 천연물질의 기능성식품으로 연결된 산업화로 경제적 이익 창출과 변비의 예방으로 심혈관계 질환과 암의 발병률을 줄이고 변비 대한 식단개발을 위한 기초자료로 활용할 수 있을 것이라고 생각된다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.537-544
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• 2013

This study examined whether pre-treating palm kernel expeller (PKE) with exogenous enzyme would degrade its fiber content; thus improving its metabolizable energy (ME), growth performance, villus height and digesta viscosity in broiler chickens fed diets containing PKE. Our results showed that enzyme treatment decreased (p<0.05) hemicellulose and cellulose contents of PKE by 26.26 and 32.62%, respectively; and improved true ME (TME) and its nitrogen corrected value ($TME_n$) by 38% and 33%, respectively, compared to the raw sample. Average daily gain (ADG), feed intake and feed conversion ratio (FCR) of chickens fed on different dietary treatments in the grower period were not significantly different. Although there was no difference in feed intake (p>0.05) among treatment groups in the finisher period, ADG of chickens in the control (PKE-free diet) was higher (p<0.05) than in all treatment groups fed either 20 or 30% PKE, irrespective of with or without enzyme treatment. However, ADG of birds fed with 20% PKE was higher than those fed with 30% PKE. The FCR of chickens in the control was the lowest (2.20) but not significantly different from those fed 20% PKE diets while birds in the 30% PKE diets recorded higher (p>0.05) FCR. The intestinal villus height and crypt depth (duodenum, jejunum and ileum) were not different (p>0.05) among treatments except for duodenal crypt depth. The villus height and crypt depth of birds in enzyme treated PKE diets were higher (p<0.05) than those in the raw PKE groups. Viscosity of the intestinal digesta was not different (p>0.05) among treatments. Results of this study suggest that exogenous enzyme is effective in hydrolyzing the fiber (hemicellulose and cellulose) component and improved the ME values of PKE, however, the above positive effects were not reflected in the growth performance in broiler chickens fed the enzyme treated PKE compared to those received raw PKE. The results suggest that PKE can be included up to 5% in the grower diet and 20% in the finisher diet without any significant negative effect on FCR in broiler chickens.