• Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.233-238
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• 1985

A number of sedative alkaloids were isolated from Sanjoin(酸棗仁), the seeds of Zizyphus vulgaris Lamark var. spinosus Bunge (Rhamnaceae) which is an important Chinese medicinal material used to treat insomnia and sometimes to treat sleepiness. Those compounds were designated as Sanjoinine-A, B, C, D, etc. depending on the order of increasing polarity. Sanjoinine-A, $C_{31}H_{42}N_4O_4$, $mp\;249^{\circ}$, $[{\alpha}]^{27}_D-316$, Sanjoinine-B, $C_{30}H_{40}N_4O_4$, $mp\;212{\sim}4^{\circ}$, Sanjoinene, $C_{29}H_{35}N_3O_4$, $mp\;281{\sim}2^{\circ}$, $[{\alpha}]^{22}_D-272$, Sanjoinine-D, $C_{32}H_{46}N_4O_5$, $mp\;256{\sim}8^{\circ}$, $[{\alpha}]^{22}_D-53.6$, Sanjoinine-F, $C_{31}H_{42}N_4O_5$, $mp\;228{\sim}9^{\circ}$, $[{\alpha}]^{22}_D-215$, and $Sanjoinine-G_1,\;C_{31}H_{44}N_4O_5,\;mp\;236{\sim}8^{\circ},\;[{\alpha}]^{22}_D-68.6$, were found as 14-membered cyclic peptide alkaloids, $Sanjoinine-G_2,\;C_{30}H_{42}N_4O_4,\;mp\;182^{\circ},\;[{\alpha}]^{22}_D-79.2$, as being open chain peptide alkaloid, and Sanjoinine-E, $C_{19}H_{21}NO_2$, $mp\;166^{\circ}$, $[{\alpha}]^{20}_D-146.2$, N-Methylasimilobine, $C_{18}H_{19}NO_2$, $mp\;193{\sim}5^{\circ}$, $[{\alpha}]^{20}_D-204$, Sanjoinine-Ia, $C_{18}H_{19}NO_2$, $mp\;155{\sim}7^{\circ}$, $[{\alpha}]^{20}_D-140$, Sanjoinine-Ib, $C_{19}H_{21}NO_4$, $mp\;184^{\circ}$, Sanjoinine-K, $C_{16}H_{19}NO_3$, $mp\;159{\sim}61^{\circ}$, $[{\alpha}]^{20}_D+35$, Caaverine, $C_{17}H_{17}NO_2$, $mp\;204^{\circ}$, $[{\alpha}]^{20}_D-80$, and Zizyphusine, $C_{20}H_{24}NO_4$, $mp\;214{\sim}6^{\circ}$, $[{\alpha}]^{20}_D+317$ as being aporphine alkaloids. The heat treatment of the cyclic peptide alkaloids produced their isomeric products which showed enhanced sedative activity. The chemical structure of the isomeric products will be discussed.

• The Pure and Applied Mathematics
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.137-145
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• 2012

While investigating the Lauricella's list of 14 complete second-order hypergeometric series in three variables, Srivastava noticed the existence of three additional complete triple hypergeometric series of the second order, which were denoted by $H_A$, $H_B$ and $H_C$. Each of these three triple hypergeometric functions $H_A$, $H_B$ and $H_C$ has been investigated extensively in many different ways including, for example, in the problem of finding their integral representations of one kind or the other. Here, in this paper, we aim at presenting further integral representations for the Srivatava's triple hypergeometric function $H_B$.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• v.16 no.10
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• pp.4353-4356
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• 2015

Background: Levofloxacin is an effective medication for second line Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication. However, limited studies have approved its use as an effective antibiotic in first line therapy. Dexlansoprazole is a new PPI and lacks of evidence in support of a role in H. pylori eradication. This study was designed to evaluate efficacy of levofloxacin-dexlansoprazole-based quadruple therapy for H. pylori eradication in Thailand. Materials and Methods: This prospective randomized control study was performed during June 2014 to December 2014. H. pylori infected gastritis patients were randomized to receive 7- or 14-day levofloxacin-dexlansoprazole based on quadruple therapy (levofloxacin 500 mg OD, dexlansoprazole 60 mg bid, clarithromycin MR 1000 mg OD, bismuth subsalicylate 1048 mg bid). CYP2C19 genotyping and antibiotic susceptibility tests were conducted for all patients. A 13C urea breath test was performed to confirm H. pylori eradication at least 4 weeks after treatment. Results: A total of 100 patients were enrolled, comprising 44 males and 56 females (mean age of 52.6 years). Eradication rate by PP analysis was 85.7% (42/49) with the 7-day regimen and 98% (48/49) with the 14-day regimen (85.7% vs 98%; p-value=0.059). ITT analysis was 84% and 96% with 7- and 14-day regimens, respectively (84% vs 96%; p-value=0.092). Antibiotic susceptibility testing demonstrated 35.1% resistance to metronidazole, 18.3% to clarithromycin, and 13.5% to levofloxacin. CYP2C19 genotyping revealed 54.1% RM, 34.7% IM and 11.2% PM. The 14-day regimen provided 100% eradication in patients with clarithromycin or dual clarithromycin and metronidazole H. pylori resistant strains. Moreover, the eradication rate was 96.6% in patients with CYP2C19 genotype RM. Conclusions: The 14-day levofloxacin-dexlansoprazole based quadruple therapy provides high H. pylori eradication regardless of CYP2C19 genotype, clarithromycin or dual clarithromycin and metronidazole resistant strains. This regimen could be use as an alternative first line therapy for H. pylori eradication in Thailand.

• Korean Journal of Crystallography
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.99-103
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• 2004

The structure of $C_{16}H_{19}O_2N_3CuCl_2\;{\cdot}\;H_2O$ has been determined by X-ray diffraction methods. The crystal system is triclinic, space group Pl, unit cell constants. $a=7.6202(9)\; \AA,\; b=8.5943(7) \AA,\; c= 8.6272(6) \AA,\; \alpha= 67.518(6)^{\circ}.\; \beta= 68.043(8)^{\circ},\; \gamma=74.370(8)^{\circ},\; V=478.89(8)\; \AA^3,\; T=295K,\; Z=1,\; D_c=1.504Mgm^{-3}$The intensity data were collected on an Enraf-Nonius CAD-4 Diffractometer with graphite monochromated $MoK\alpha$ radiation $(\alpha=0.7107\;\AA)$. The molecular structure was solved by direct method.』 and refined by full-matrix least squares to a final $R=2.47\%$ for 1659 unique observed $F_0>4\sigma(F_0)$ reflections and 234 parameters.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• v.46 no.1
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• pp.60-65
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• 2021

Dental health care workers (DHCW) are at a risk of occupational exposure to Helicobacter pylori from the aerosolized oral biofilms and saliva of patients. We designed this study to investigate the prevalence of H. pylori in the oral biofilms of a group of dental and non-dental undergraduates from Sri Lanka. After obtaining informed consent, oral biofilms were collected from 38 dental undergraduates (19 males and 19 females) undergoing clinical training and 33 non-dental undergraduates (14 males and 19 females). The participants were in the age range of 22-27 years and had healthy periodontium. Total DNA from the oral biofilms were extracted, and H. pylori DNA was detected using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of 16S rRNA gene of H. pylori using JW22-JW23 primers, and the results were confirmed using PCR amplification of H. pylori-urease specific HPU1-HPU2 primers. Out of 71 participants, 11 (28.95%) dental and 3 (9.09%) non-dental undergraduates had H. pylori in their oral biofilms indicating an overall prevalence rate of 19.72% (14/71). Thus, the prevalence of H. pylori in oral biofilms was significantly higher in dental undergraduates than in non-dental undergraduates (p < 0.05). An odds ratio of 4.07 indicated that dental undergraduates were four times more likely to harbor H. pylori in their oral biofilms than non-dental undergraduates. Foregoing data support the fact that there may be greater occupational risk of exposure to H. pylori for dental undergraduates during clinical training than that for non-dental undergraduates, warranting meticulous infection control practices during clinical dentistry.

• 한국초전도학회:학술대회논문집
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• v.9
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• pp.291-291
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• 1999

Long 19-filamentary Bi-2223 tapes were prepared using the so called "powder-in-tube" method. In the preparation, two types of precursor powders and two different reduction rates during rolling were used. Also two rolling method, which resulted in different filament geometry, were used. The characteristics of the tapes will be presented. Also A coil was prepared using two 56 m-long 19-filament tape. It was consisted of two double pancake coils. Each pancake, which is separated by FRP spacer, was composed of 98 turns. The experimental results will be presented and compared to the simulation result.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.231-235
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• 1998

Two holmium β-diketonate complexes, Ho(hfa)3(H2O)2 (1) and [Ho(hfa)3(H2O)2](triglyme) (2), have been prepared and characterized by IR, TGA, and single-crystal X-ray analyses. These complexes show polymeric chains by the intermolecular hydrogen bondings. The donor atoms of the intermolecular hydrogen bonding in both complexes are hydrogen atoms of the coordinated water molecules. The acceptor atoms in 1 are the carbonyl oxygen atoms of β-diketonate ligands whereas those in 2 are oxygen atoms of the triglyme ligand. While compound 1 decomposes cleanly to Ho2O3, compound 2 sublimes intact. Crystal data for 1 and 2 are as follows: Ho(hfa)3(H2O)2 triclinic P1, a=10.158(4), b=11.628(2), c=12.579(6) Å, α=67.02(3)°, β=73.95(4)°, γ=76.12(2)°, V=1299.8(8) Å3. [Ho(hfa)3(H2O)2](triglyme), monoclinic P21/c, a=12.559(3), b=19.111(2), c=16.789(6) Å, β=110.59(4)°, V=3772(2) Å3.

• Korean Journal of Mathematics
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.181-189
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• 2011

Let G be a group and X be a nonempty set and H be a subgroup of G. For a given ${\phi}_G\;:\;G{\times}X{\rightarrow}X$, a group action of G on X, we define ${\phi}_H\;:\;H{\times}X{\rightarrow}X$, a subgroup action of H on X, by ${\phi}_H(h,x)={\phi}_G(h,x)$ for all $(h,x){\in}H{\times}X$. In this paper, by considering a subgroup action of H on X, we have some results as follows: (1) If H,K are two normal subgroups of G such that $H{\subseteq}K{\subseteq}G$, then for any $x{\in}X$ ($orb_{{\phi}_G}(x)\;:\;orb_{{\phi}_H}(x)$) = ($orb_{{\phi}_G}(x)\;:\;orb_{{\phi}_K}(x)$) = ($orb_{{\phi}_K}(x)\;:\;orb_{{\phi}_H}(x)$); additionally, in case of $K{\cap}stab_{{\phi}_G}(x)$ = {1}, if ($orb_{{\phi}_G}(x)\;:\;orb_{{\phi}H}(x)$) and ($orb_{{\phi}_K}(x)\;:\;orb_{{\phi}_H}(x)$) are both finite, then ($orb_{{\phi}_G}(x)\;:\;orb_{{\phi}_H}(x)$) is finite; (2) If H is a cyclic subgroup of G and $stab_{{\phi}_H}(x){\neq}$ {1} for some $x{\in}X$, then $orb_{{\phi}_H}(x)$ is finite.

• 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2001.11a
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• pp.598-601
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• 2001

Citrobacter sp. Y19 was studied for $H_2$ production from glucose in batch culture. Important conditions studied include phosphate concentration, temperature, glucose concentration, and gas-phase replacement. Optimal $H_2$ production was observed at 140 - 180 mM of phosphate and $36^{\circ}C$. When glucose concentration increased from 0.1 to 5% (w/v), $H_2$ production increased up to 2% and remained constant thereafter. Intermittent purging of the reaction bottle with Ar gas stimulated the $H_2$ production by alleviating the inhibition by $H_2$. The maximum productivity was observed to be 113.2 ml $H_2$/h-1.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.33-37
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• 2011

Decursin was purified from Angelica gigas Nakai, and its effects on the human Kv1.5 (hKv1.5) currents were recorded in mouse fibroblasts ($Ltk^-$ cells) by whole-cell patch-clamp technique. Decursin inhibited hKv1.5 current in a concentration-dependent manner, with an $IC_{50}$ value of $2.7\;{\mu}M$ at +60 mV. Decursin accelerated the inactivation kinetics of the hKv1.5 channel, and slowed the deactivation kinetics of the hKv1.5 current, resulting in a tail crossover phenomenon. Also, decursin inhibited the hKv1.5 current in a use-dependent manner. These results strongly suggest that decursin is a kind of open-channel blocker of the hKv1.5 channel.