• Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.90-95
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• 2011

We propose a super-thin and light-weight liquid crystal cell, in which glass substrates are eliminated and polarizers are used as substrates. We fabricate a polarizer substrate by depositing a-SiOX as a buffer layer, indium-tin-oxide as a transparent conducting layer, and a-SiOX as an alignment layer on a polarizer sequentially at a low temperature. We use the ion-beam method to align liquid crystals on polarizer substrates.

• Animal cells and systems
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.87-90
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• 2000

Essential hypertension is a multifactorial disease, and has been shown to be associated with insulin resistance. The relationship between the genetic variation of the insulin receptor (INSR) gene and essential hypertension In Korean population was investigated by the Nsi 1 restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) pattern of this gene. The observed genotype frequencies of INSR gene were not deviated from those expected for the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE), but a significant association was observed between essential hypertension and N1 allele of Nsi 1 RFLP at the INSR gene ($X^2$-test; P<0.05). Moreover, the frequency of N1 allele was significantly different between normotensives and essential hypertensives in subgroups that were not obese ($X^2$-test; P<0.05). These data suggest that the Nsil RFLP of INSR gene may be a useful genetic marker for essential hypertension in Korean population.

• Annual Conference of KIPS
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.675-678
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• 2003

현대 사회에서 가스 산업은 기반 기순 산업으로 영향력이 매우 커지고 있으며, 동시에 위험요소를 내포하고 있다. 본 논문은 가스밸브의 연결부분에서 폭발성 발화물질인 오일성분에 의한 안전사고를 방지하고자 유지분 검출시스템을 개발하였다. 용기 밸브의 영상을 $200{\times}200$ 크기의 흑백 이미지로 획득하고, 제안한 유지분 검출 알고리즘을 적용한다. 먼저, 영상에 소벨(Sobel) 연산자를 이용하여 에지(Edge)를 검출하고 오일이 존재하는 영상과 오일이 존재하지 않는 영상을 영상프로파일(image profile) 분석과 영상 감법 둥의 검출방법으로 비교 분석하였다. 첫 번째 방법은 영상프로파일기법으로 3가지 영역인 부분영역, 하위영역, 전체영역으로 오일을 삽입한 후 다항식 근사로 오일의 존재여부를 판별하였고, 두 번째는 영상감법으로 밸브의 특정한 위치에 위치조정표시를 한 후 두 영상의 차를 구하였다. 실험에서는 제안한 검출방법의 실용화 가능성을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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• v.14 no.5
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• pp.337-342
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• 2005

A silicon-based micro-reactor to amplify small amount of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) has been fabricated using micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of DNA requires a precise and rapid temperature control. A Pt sensor is integrated directly in the chamber for real-time temperature measurement and an infrared lamp is used as external heating source for non-contact and rapid heating. In addition to the real-time temperature sensing, PCR needs a rapid thermocycling for effective PCR. For a fast thermal response, the thermal mass of the reactor chamber is minimized by removal of bulk silicon volume around the reactor using double-side KOH etching. The transparent optical property of silicon in the infrared wavelength range provides an efficient absorption of thermal energy into the reacting sample without being absorbed by silicon reactor chamber. It is confirmed that the fabricated micro-reactor could be heated up in less than 30 sec to the denaturation temperature by the external infrared lamp and cooled down in 30 sec to the annealing temperature by passive cooling.

• Korean Journal of Remote Sensing
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• v.23 no.5
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• pp.447-453
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• 2007

The demand for more accurate and realistic 3D urban models has been increasing more and more. Many studies have been conducted to extract 3D features from remote sensing data such as satellite images, aerial photos, and airborne laser scanning data. In this paper a technique is presented to extract and reconstruct 3D buildings in urban areas using airborne laser scanning data. Firstly all points in a building were divided into some groups by height difference. From segmented laser scanning data of irregularly distributed points we generalized and regularized building boundaries which better approximate the real boundaries. Then the roof points which are subject to the same groups were classified using pre-defined models by least squares fitting. Finally all parameters of the roof surfaces were determined and 3D building models were constructed. Some buildings with complex shapes were selected to test our presented algorithms. The results showed that proposed approach has good potential for reconstructing complex buildings in detail using only airborne laser scanning data.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.98-104
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• 2019

We report a rare case of Meckel's diverticulum in a boy who initially presented with chronic iron deficiency anemia (IDA) without any history of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding at 8 years-old. Isolated small bowel Crohn's disease was suspected based on findings of small bowel ulcers on capsule endoscopy. At four years from initial presentation, he developed massive GI bleeding. Abdominal computed tomographic angiography and small bowel series revealed findings suggestive of Meckel's diverticulum. Meckel's diverticulum should be suspected in children with unexplained chronic IDA even in the absence of prominent GI bleeding and negative findings on repetitive Meckel's scans. Moreover, Meckel's diverticulum should be included in the differential diagnosis of isolated small bowel Crohn's disease when the disease is limited to a short segment of the distal small bowel, as ulcers and inflammation may result as a consequence of acid secreted from adjacent heterotopic gastric mucosa constituting the Meckel's diverticulum.

• The Korea Genome Conference
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• 2006.09a
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• pp.28-28
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• 2006

• Proceedings of the Korea Environmental Mutagen Society Conference
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.96-97
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• 2003

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Embryo Transfer Conference
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• 2003.10a
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• pp.67-67
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• 2003

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Toxicology Conference
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.95.2-95
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• 2003

Ketoconazole is a well-studied drug that blocks fungal growth and testosterone synthesis in humans and rodents by inhibiting the activity of cytochrome P-450 enzymes. But there were no reports that ketoconazole affects on enzymes related to degradation of testosterone. Aromatase converts testosterone to estradiol. Change of aromatase protein level may destroy hormone homeostasis. (omitted)