• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2012.02a
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• pp.548-548
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• 2012

Thermomechanical and surface chemical properties of composite films of poly(D, L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) were significantly improved by the addition of graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets as nanoscale fillers to the PLGA polymer matrix. Enhanced thermomechanical properties of the PLGA/GO (2 wt.%) composite film, including an increase in the crystallization temperature and reduction in the weight loss, were observed. The tensile modulus of a composite film with increased GO fraction was presumably enhanced due to strong chemical bonding between the GO nanosheets and PLGA matrix. Enhanced hydrophilicity of the composite film due to embedded GO nanosheets also improved the biocompatibility of the composite film. Improved thermomechanical properties and biocompatibility of the PLGA composite films embedded with GO nanosheets may be applicable to biomedical applications such as scaffolds.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2011.02a
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• pp.478-478
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• 2011

The thermomechanical and surface chemical properties of nanocomposite of poly( D, L-actic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) were improved significant due to concentration of graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets as nanoscale fillers to PLGA film. Thermomechanical properties of the PLGA/GO (2wt.-%.) nanocomposite were decreased crystallization and melting temperature, weight loss. The storage and loss moduli of the nanocomposite were enhanced by chemical bonding between the oxygenated functional groups of the GO nanosheets and the polymer chains in the PLGA matrix. Enhanced hydrophilicity of nanocomposite caused by embedded GO nanosheets also improved for good biocompatibility. Our findings indicate that thermomechanical properties and biocompatibility of nanocomposite embedded with GO nanosheets are attractive candidates for use in biomedical applications such as scaffolds.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.24 no.11
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• pp.1702-1704
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• 2003

• Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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• 2000.04a
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• pp.213.1-213.1
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• 2000

• Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.139-147
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• 1986

In order to clarify the pathogenesis of perirenal edema, pigs and rabbits were administered with oxalate and nitrate, with oxalate nitrate and glycolic acid, with oxalate, nitrate and ascorbic acid and with oxalate, nitrate and calcium, respectively. The results obtained are summarized as follows; The pigs and rabbits administered with oxalate and nitrate with oxalate, nitrate and glycolic acid and with oxalate, nitrate and ascorbic acid, respectively, were not showed perirenal edema despite of observing the abundant oxalate crystals in the proximal convoluted tubles. But pigs and rabbits administered with oxalate, nitrate and calcium were histopathologically showed perirenal edema similar to those of pigs fed Amaranthus retroflexus. Therefore, author considered that oxalate, nitrate and calcium are main factors to cause perirenal edema. It was regarded that perirenal edema in pigs was caused by the reciprocal reactions of those materials including oxalate, nitrate and calcium which may produce vascular damage, decreased osmotic pressure by hypoproteinemia and increased vascular permeability in kidney, rather than the mechanical obstructions by the oxalate crystals in the proximal convoluted tubule.

• Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
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• v.42 no.4
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• pp.413-420
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• 2016

Hydroxy acid has been used to enhance anti-aging and skin moisturization by peeling effect on the skin stratum corneum, and thus it has been widely used in topical products and cosmetic products. Among them, the effect that appears most effectively in a short period of time has been reported to be effected by the pH of the cosmetic formulations. However, there are many difficulties in use due to irritation caused by pH and concerns about side effects. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of applying cosmetics with (1) varying concentrations, (2) types and (3) pH of hydroxy acid on human skin. 22 healthy adults were stained with DHA (dihydroxyacetone) and DC (dansyl chloride) on the forearm, and the skin exfoliation effect was measured after application of the test products. (1) The application of GA (glycolic acid) increased the desquamation by concentration dependent. (2) the test product prepared with neutral pH showed no exfoliation effect. In contrast, SA (salicylic acid) showed a statistically significant exfoliation effect at both acidic pH and neutral pH. (3) The neutral pH SA showed excellent exfoliation effect on bot DHA and DC stained stratum corneum. These results suggest that it is possible to manufacture safe cosmetics without damaging the skin barrier, providing an opportunity to use cosmetics that are expected to exfoliate to people, whose skin is sensitive to pH.

• Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.59-80
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• 2000

본 연구는 dermal equivalent를 이용하여 AHA류(lactic acid, glycolic acid, citric acid 및 malic acid) 및 보습 원료(sodium hyaluronate, glycerine, natural carbohydrate complex)에 대한 wound healing 효과 및 그 기작을 알아보기 위한 것이다. AHA류 및 보습 원료의 독성은 dermal equivalent를 이용하여 m assay를 실시한 후 적정 농도를 petri dish위에 조성한 dermal equivalent에 처리하였다. 그리고 wound healing 효과를 알아보기 위하여 collagen 수축률을 측정하였다. 또한 collagen 합성을 촉진하는 것으로 잘알려진 vitamin C도 함께 처리하였다. AHA류의 경우 평균 pH 2-3으로 매우 낮기 때문에 4N NaOH를 이용하여 pH를 6-7사이로 조절한 sample를 함께 실험하였다. 보습 원료의 경우 전반적으로 10% 이상의 높은 NR$_{50}$보여 주었다. 특히 sodium hyaluronate(1% stock solution)의 경우에는 16% NR$_{50}$를 보여 주었다. pH를 6-7로 조절한 AHA류의 경우에는 전반적으로 0.6% 내외의 NR$_{50}$를 보이는 가운데 lactic acid는 상대적으로 높은2% NR$_{50}$를 보여 주었다. Collagen 수축률 측정 실험 결과에서는 2% sodium hyaluronate(1% stock solution)가 대조군에 비하여 처리 후 2일째 25%내외의 향상된 수축률을 보여 주었다. pH를6-7로 조절한 AHA류 중 0.1%의 malic acid의 경우에서는 대조군에 비하여 처리 후 1일째 및 2일째 각각 28% 및 35%의 수축률을 보여 주었으며 pH를 6-7로 조절한 0.1% vitamin C에서도 유사한 결과를 보여 주었다. 반면에 pH를 6-7로 조절한 0.1% citric acid의 경우에는 10-20%의 낮은 수축률을 보여 주었다. MTT assay를 이용한 UV 조사 후 pH를 6-7로 조절한 AHA류의 repairing UV damage 효과에 대한 실험에서 0.1% 및 0.01%의 malic acid와 0.01% citric acid은 irradiation control에 비하여 약 10% 이상 세포수를 증가시켰다. 그러나 예외적으로 citric acid의 경우 0.1% 농도에서 오히려 20%내외로 세포수가 감소되는 경향을 보여주었다. 그리고 lactic acid 및 glycolic acid는 두드러지는 효과를 나타내지 않았다. Collagen 합성을 측정 실험에서는 pH를 6-7로 조절한 AHA류에서는 대조군에 비하여 상대적으로 12-19% 더 합성을 촉진하였다. 반면에 pH가 2-3인 AHA류의 경우에는 대조 군과 유사하거나 조금 낮은 합성율을 보여 주었다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• v.33 no.5
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• pp.612-615
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• 2006

Purpose: An ideal bony construct can be divided into two broad categories: (1) the design and fabrication of biodegradable, biomimetic scaffolds that provide correct signals to induce osteogenesis: (2) the identification of an ideal source of osteoprogenitor cells to seed onto the scaffold. We selected poly-glycolic acid as a synthetic scaffold among various scaffolds because of these properties. Meanwhile, culture medium is supplemented with fetal bovine serum(FBS): such serum contains essential elements such as proteins, hormones, growth factors and trace minerals. The composition of FBS can be ideal for various cell growth in vitro. We supposed that we could enhance bone growth at a fractured site if FBS was mixed with synthetic scaffold-PGA. Methods: We cultured human osteoblasts in five different prepared culture dishes made with FBS and PGA mixture. The mixtures contained different ratio of FBS, that is, 0, 1.5, 3, 7, and 10%. We cultured human osteoblasts for seven days and examined the growth and attachment of the cells at the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th days, respectively. Results: In the mixture of 0% FBS and PGA, the growth of the cells lasted for one day. In 1.5 and 3% FBS and PGA, the growth of the cells was examined at the 3rd day, then minimally declined at the 5th and 7th days. In 7% FBS and PGA, the growth of the cells lasted for 5 days, then declined at the 7th day. In 10% FBS and PGA, the growth of the cells lasted for 5 days, then declined at the 7th day. Staining status of the osteoblasts with alkaline phosphatase showed pale pink color in 0% FBS and PGA groups, but bright pink color in 1.5, 3, 7, 10% FBS and PGA groups, especially in 3%, 7%. Conclusion: In consequence, the growth of human osteoblast was higher in the mixture of FBS and PGA groups than in pure PGA ones. It is assumed that the mixture of FBS and PGA affects the proliferation of human osteoblasts.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.23 no.6
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• pp.544-550
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• 2010

Mistaking pink colored thermal oil for grape wine, a victim drank the oil to death which was analyzed to contain 39% of ethylene glycol. Thermal oil could be used for heat transfer to prevent the malfunction due to the high pressure in the boiler operated at high temperature when using water. Main component of thermal oil is known to be mineral oil or ethylene glycol. From the blood and other tissue of the victim from autopsy, ethylene glycol and its metabolite were simultaneously analyzed by GC/MS after extraction under acidic condition with acetonitrile followed by derivatization with BSTFA. About 0.2 g of the specimens were pretreated with 50 uL of 0.5 M HCl solution to keep acidic condition, then dehydrated with anhydrous sodium sulfate followed by concentration under nitrogen stream. Ethylene glycol and glycolic acid concentration in blood was measured to be $2,755\;{\mu}g/mL$ and $174\;{\mu}g/mL$ respectively. In other specimen, the concentration of ethylene glycol and glycolic acid was $860\;{\mu}g/g\sim1,290\;{\mu}g/g$ and $93\;{\mu}g/g\sim134\;{\mu}g/g$. Especially, crystal appeared in kidney which was supposed xalate from the metabolite of ethylene glycol.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.37 no.6
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• pp.669-676
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• 2013

Demineralized bone particle (DBP) is a biomaterial used widely in the field of tissue engineering. In this study, in order to study the effect of DBP/poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) scaffold on disc regeneration in vivo environment, we prepared the porous DBP/PLGA hybrid scaffold. Disc defect was induced by removing the nucleus pulposus tissue after incision the annulus fibrosus tissue in half and scaffolds were transplanted. After 1, 2 and 3 months later, the extracted discs were confirmed by collagen synthesis and glycosaminoglycan (sGAG). We conducted histology (H&E, Safranin-O, Alcian blue, Type I Collagen, Type II Collagen). From the results, it was confirmed that collagen and sGAG content were high in DBP/PLGA scaffold, and the regeneration of intervertebral disc was possible.