• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.295-296
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• 2009

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제41권11호
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• pp.953-963
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• 2018

The stepwise development of T cells from a multipotent precursor is guided by diverse mechanisms, including interactions among lineage-specific transcription factors (TFs) and epigenetic changes, such as DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation, which play crucial roles in mammalian development and lineage commitment. To elucidate the transcriptional networks and epigenetic mechanisms underlying T-cell lineage commitment, we investigated genome-wide changes in gene expression, DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation among populations representing five successive stages of T-cell development (DN3, DN4, DP, $CD4^+$, and $CD8^+$) by performing RNA-seq, MBD-seq and hMeDIP-seq, respectively. The most significant changes in the transcriptomes and epigenomes occurred during the DN4 to DP transition. During the DP stage, many genes involved in chromatin modification were up-regulated and exhibited dramatic changes in DNA hydroxymethylation. We also observed 436 alternative splicing events, and approximately 57% (252) of these events occurred during the DP stage. Many stage-specific, differentially methylated regions were observed near the stage-specific, differentially expressed genes. The dynamic changes in DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation were associated with the recruitment of stage-specific TFs. We elucidated interactive networks comprising TFs, chromatin modifiers, and DNA methylation and hope that this study provides a framework for the understanding of the molecular networks underlying T-cell lineage commitment.

• 한국광과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국광과학회 2005년도 제12회 학술대회 논문초록
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• pp.135-135
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• 2005

• 공업화학
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.815-821
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• 2005

현재 콘크리트 산업에서 주로 사용되고 있는 3가지 화학 혼화제로서 변경 리그닌계(LS), 나프탈렌계(SNF) 및 멜라민계(SMF) 혼화제가 널리 사용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 SMF계 고유동화제의 합성과정을 수산화메틸화 반응(Hydroxymethylation)-술폰화 반응(Sulfonation)-중합(Polymerization)-중화(Neutralization) 및 안정화(Stabilization)의 4단계로 나누어 반응을 진행시키면서 멜라민과 포르말린의 몰비를 변화시키고, 반응 3단계 중합과정에서 산촉매의 종류와 양을 조절하면서 시멘트용 고유동화제를 합성하였다. 다양한 합성조건에서 합성된 SMF계 고유동화제를 시멘트 모르타르 및 페이스트에 적용하여 작업성, 슬럼프 손실 및 압축 강도 등의 물리적 특성을 비교하였고, SEM image를 통하여 수화물 형태를 관찰하였다. 실험결과 SMF 고유동화제의 축합물 구조특성이 시멘트의 유동화 특성에 큰 영향을 주었다.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2005년도 추계 학술발표회 제17권2호
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• pp.415-418
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• 2005

Nowadays the three major commercially available of organic chemical admixtures are modified lignosulfonates(LS), sulfonated naphthalene-formaldehyde resins (SNF) and sulfonated melamine-formaldehye (SMF). In this study, various sulfonated melamine-formaldehyde (SMF) superplasticizers were synthesized via four synthetic steps. Hydroxymethylation (Step 1), Sulfonation (Step 2), Polymerization (Step 3) and Neutralization and Stabilization (Step 4). In this synthesis of SMF, reaction conditions such as the mole ratio of melamine to formaldehyde and the amount of acid catalyst were changed. After application of SMF superplasticizer to cement paste and mortar, the physical properties including workability, slump loss, compressive strength were compared.

• 약학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.335-340
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• 1991

The synthetic product of 1-hydroxymethyl-p-mentha-8-ene-2-one was afforded by the reaction between dihydrocarvone and formaldehyde. This reaction involves the aldol condensation. The preferential position of formaldehyde is methyl substituted .alpha.-carbon atom where these enols are regiospecifically formed. The hydroxymethylation of dihydrocarvone was also proved to happen regiospecifically in the position of .alpha.-methyl substituted ketone. When 1-hydroxymethyl-p-mentha-8-ene-2-one reacted with LiAIH$_{4}$, 1-hydroxymethyl-p-mentha-8-ene-2$\beta$-ol obtained. 1-Hydroxymethyl-p-mentha-8-ene-2-one reacted with PDC and chromic acid to give 1-formyl-p-mentha-8-ene-2-one and 1-carboxy-p-mentha-8-ene-2-one. When the hydroxymethyl group of 1-hydroxymethyl-p-menta-8-ene-2-one was reducted to methyl group, 1-methyl-p-menta-8-ene-2-one was obtained. Some of these new compound have certain odor. I, II have woody aroma and IV, V have camphory odors. IX has flowery minty odor.

• BMB Reports
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.135-142
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• 2024

DNA methylation is one of the most extensively studied epigenetic regulatory mechanisms, known to play crucial roles in various organisms. It has been implicated in the regulation of gene expression and chromatin changes, ranging from global alterations during cell state transitions to locus-specific modifications. 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) is produced by a major oxidation, from 5-methylcytosine (5mC), catalyzed by the ten-eleven translocation (TET) enzymes, and is gradually being recognized for its significant role in genome regulation. With the development of state-of-the-art experimental techniques, it has become possible to detect and distinguish 5mC and 5hmC at base resolution. Various techniques have evolved, encompassing chemical and enzymatic approaches, as well as third-generation sequencing techniques. These advancements have paved the way for a thorough exploration of the role of 5hmC across a diverse array of cell types, from embryonic stem cells (ESCs) to various differentiated cells. This review aims to comprehensively report on recent techniques and discuss the emerging roles of 5hmC.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제38권11호
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• pp.925-935
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• 2015

DNA methylation is a well-characterized epigenetic modification that plays central roles in mammalian development, genomic imprinting, X-chromosome inactivation and silencing of retrotransposon elements. Aberrant DNA methylation pattern is a characteristic feature of cancers and associated with abnormal expression of oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes or repair genes. Ten-eleven-translocation (TET) proteins are recently characterized dioxygenases that catalyze progressive oxidation of 5-methylcytosine to produce 5-hydroxymethylcytosine and further oxidized derivatives. These oxidized methylcytosines not only potentiate DNA demethylation but also behave as independent epigenetic modifications per se. The expression or activity of TET proteins and DNA hydroxymethylation are highly dysregulated in a wide range of cancers including hematologic and non-hematologic malignancies, and accumulating evidence points TET proteins as a novel tumor suppressor in cancers. Here we review DNA demethylation-dependent and -independent functions of TET proteins. We also describe diverse TET loss-of-function mutations that are recurrently found in myeloid and lymphoid malignancies and their potential roles in hematopoietic transformation. We discuss consequences of the deficiency of individual Tet genes and potential compensation between different Tet members in mice. Possible mechanisms underlying facilitated oncogenic transformation of TET-deficient hematopoietic cells are also described. Lastly, we address non-mutational mechanisms that lead to suppression or inactivation of TET proteins in cancers. Strategies to restore normal 5mC oxidation status in cancers by targeting TET proteins may provide new avenues to expedite the development of promising anti-cancer agents.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.811-818
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• 2005

플래쉬 콘크리트의 유동성 및 유동성 감소는 유기 화학혼화제의 종류에 영향을 받는다는 것은 잘 알려져 있다. 유기화학 혼화제는 콘크리트의 물성을 증가시킬 수 있다. 술포네이트 나프탈렌 포름알데하이드(SNF, Sulfonated Naphthalene-Formaldehyde) 고유동화제(superplasticizer)가 대표적으로 많이 사용되고 있으나, 유동성 감소의 문제점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 술포네이트 멜라민 포름알데하이드(SFM, Sulfonated Melamine-Formaldehyde) 고유동화제를 합성하여 SNF 고유동화제의 물리적 특성을 보완하고자 한다. SNF계 고유동화제를 4단계로 나누어 반응을 진행하였고, Step.1은 hyydroxymethylation 단계이고, Step.2는 sulfonation단계이고, Step.3은 중합단계이고, Step.4는 안정화 단계이다. SMF 고유동화제의 합성은 pH, 반응온도 및 반응시간에 영향을 받는다 본 합성에서 우리는 멜라민과 포름알데하이드의 몰비를 1:3, 1:4로 변화시키고, Step. 3에서 촉매의 양을 조절하면서 반응을 진행하였다. 그리고, SMF 고유동화제 및 SNF계 고유동화제와 혼합한 시료에 대해서 시멘트 대비 0.5, 1.0, 1.5wt% 첨가하여 물리적 특성을 비교하였다. 고유동화제를 첨가한 시료는 첨가하지 않은 시료 CEM보다 높은 압축강도, 슬럼프 값을 나타내었고, 미세한 기공과 낮은 기공율을 보였다.