• 공업화학
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.199-205
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• 2023

Arsenic is a highly toxic element, and its contamination is widespread around the world. The natural materials with high selectivity and efficiency toward pollutants are important in wastewater treatment technology. In this study, the mesoporous synthetic hectorite was synthesized by facile hydrothermal crystallization of gels comprising silica, magnesium hydroxide, and lithium fluoride. Additionally, the naturally available clay was modified using zirconium at room temperature. Both synthetic and modified natural clays were employed in the removal of arsenate from aquatic environments. The materials were fully characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR) analyses. The synthesized materials were used to remove arsenic (V) under varied physicochemical conditions. Both materials, i.e., Zr-bentonite and Zr-hectorite, showed high percentage removal of arsenic (V) at lower pH, and the efficiency decreased in an alkaline medium. The equilibrium-state sorption data agrees well with the Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms, and the maximum sorption capacity is found to be 4.608 and 2.207 mg/g for Zr-bentonite and Zr-hectorite, respectively. The kinetic data fits well with the pseudo-second order kinetic model. Furthermore, the effect of the background electrolytes study indicated that arsenic (V) is specifically sorbed at the surface of these two nanocomposites. This study demonstrated that zirconium intercalated synthetic hectorite as well as zirconium modified natural clays are effective and efficient materials for the selective removal of arsenic (V) from aqueous medium.

• 한국지반신소재학회논문집
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.25-37
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• 2023

국내 중소규모 건축구조물 기초에 적용 사례가 없는 고밀도 폴리에틸렌 신소재 재료로 구성된 셀룰러 기초 매트리스가 건축구조물 기초 공법의 대안으로 정착되기 위해서는 국내 지반 및 현장 조건에 맞게 개량된 공법 개발 및 검증이 필요하다. 본 연구를 통해서 셀룰러 기초 매트리스의 기초적인 설계 및 시공 방법을 제시하였다. 셀룰러 기초 매트리스의 기초보강효과는 연약지반 대상으로 안정성 평가와 검증이 되어야 하기에 국내 중소규모 건축구조물 기초에 적용 실적이 풍부한 소일백공법과 성능 비교 평가를 수행하였다. 매트리스 보강 후 평판재하시험 결과, 원지반과 비교하여 침하량은 38.4% 감소, 지지력은 159% 증가하였으며, 소일백공법과는 동일한 지반보강효과 및 지반안정성을 확인하였다.

• 산업경영시스템학회지
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.20-30
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• 2022

In this study, in order to confirm the relationship between technical innovation competence and corporate performance, the effect of technical innovation competence of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies on corporate performance was identified, and entrepreneurship, which plays a role as a driving force in triggering technical innovation competence, was analyzed to determine whether there is a mediating effect between them. To conduct the research, first, the research model was established by examining previous studies on technical innovation competence, entrepreneurship, and corporate performance. Second, an on-line and offline survey was conducted for employees in companies after constructing a questionnaire that can verify the hypothesis suitable for the research model. Third, the hypothesis was verified by performing validity and reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis using a statistical program. Results of this study, first, it was found that R&D competence and technology innovation system, which are elements of technical innovation competence, had a significant effect on financial performance, and technology innovation system and technology accumulation capacity, had a significant effect on non-financial performance. Second, it was analyzed that entrepreneurship has a mediating effect in both R&D capability, technological innovation system and technology accumulation capability, which are elements of technical innovation capability, and financial and non-financial performance, elements of corporate performance.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.157-165
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• 2023

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer and current therapeutic strategies are limited in their effectiveness. The expressions of Rab5 and the M2 tumor-associated macrophage marker CD163 in tissues were detected by Western blot. The migration and invasion of cells were determined using a Transwell assay. The expressions of the exosome markers were evaluated by Western blot. The polarization of human macrophages (THP-1) was determined by incubation of THP-1 cells with conditioned medium or exosomes collected from MDA-MB-231 cells with indicated transfections or by a coculture system of THP-1 and MDA-MB-231 cells. The M1 and M2 macrophage markers were evaluated by qRT-PCR. The expression of Rab5 in TNBC was significantly higher than that in normal breast tissue. Rab5 expressions in triple-negative and luminal A breast cancer were higher than those in other molecular subtypes. Higher CD163 expression was observed in triple-negative breast cancer and in triple-negative and luminal B subtypes. Rab5 knockdown suppressed but Rab5 overexpression promoted the migration and invasion capacity of MDA-MB-231 cells. The levels of CD63 and CD9 in the medium of Rab5 knockdown cells were lower than those in control cells, whereas higher levels of CD63 and CD9 were observed in Rab5 overexpression cells. Rab5 knockdown decreased the excretion but did not alter the diameter of the exosomes. Knockdown of Rab5 facilitated the anti-tumor polarization of macrophages, which was partially reversed by Rab5 overexpression. Therefore, Rab5 is expected to be a potential therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2023년도 임시총회 및 춘계학술대회
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• pp.33-33
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• 2023

Potatoes are the world's 4th major food crop after maize, rice, and wheat and also are a staple food for 1.3 billion people. Due to their wide adaptability to various environmental conditions, their yeild capacity, and high commercial value, potatoes have contributed to global food security. Many potato germplasms are commonly preserved as whole plants in fields or in storage to maintain their particular genetic combinations. However, field maintenance is expensive and has the risk of potential losses from diseases, pests, plant ageing and climate change. Over the past four decades, meaningful efforts have been made toward the safe long-term conservation of potatoes through cryopreservation methods such as droplet-vitrification. In this study, we tested 4 Korean potato varieties('Golden Egg', 'Golden Ball', 'Ja-Young' and 'Ha-Ryeong') with the modified potato droplet -vitrification protocol. Potato shoot tips are precultured in a sucrose-enriched medium(0.3 and 0.7M for 7 and 17hrs, respectively) and submitted to a loading step with C4 solution for osmoprotection. The treated explants were dehydrated with Plant Vitrification Solution(PVS)2 which is 80% A3 solution in ice for 30 minutes. Thawing and unloading steps were performed with 0.8M sucrose solution for 30 sec(40℃) followed by 30min(25℃, room temperature). In a potato post-culture medium(MS+0.1 mg·L^-1 GA₃+0.1 mg·L^-1 kinetin), we obtained a survival rates of post-thawed explants ranging 16.1-82.2%. The results suggest that modified and optimized protocols are required dependinig on every cultivar, genetic and ecological types. To achieve higher survival and regeneration rates, each step within the cryoprocedure must be carefully optimized.

• 무역학회지
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.239-260
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• 2020

This research was conducted on 176 GVCs-related research papers listed in the Index of Korean Academic Writers. The analysis methodology used the keyword network analysis methodology of big data analysis. For the comprehensive analysis of research trends, the research trends through word frequency (TF), important topic (TF-IDF), and topical modeling were analyzed in 176 papers. In addition, the research period of GVCs was divided into the early stages of the first study (2003-2014), the second phase of the study (2015-2017), and the third phase of the study (2018-2020). According to the comprehensive analysis, the GVCs research was conducted with the keyword 'value added' as the center, focusing on the keywords of export (trade), Korea, business, influence, and production. Major research topics were 'supporting corporate cooperation and capacity building' and 'comparative advantage with added value of overseas direct investment'. According to the analysis of major period-specific research trends, GVCs were studied in the early stages of the first phase of the study with global value chain trends and corporate production strategies. In the second research propulsion period, research was done in terms of trade value added. In the recent third phase of the study, small and medium-sized enterprises actively participated in the global value chain and actively researched ways to support the government. Through this study, the importance of the global value chain has been confirmed quantitatively and qualitatively, and it is recognized as an important factor to be considered in the strategy of enhancing industrial competitiveness and entering overseas markets. In particular, small and medium-sized companies' participation in the global value chain and support measures are being presented as important research topics in the future.

• 한국동물생명공학회지
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.199-208
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• 2023

Background: Canine induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are an attractive source for veterinary regenerative medicine, disease modeling, and drug development. Here we used vitamin C (Vc) to improve the reprogramming efficiency of canine iPSCs, and its functions in the reprogramming process were elucidated. Methods: Retroviral transduction of Oct4, Sox2, Klf4, c-Myc (OSKM), and GFP was employed to induce reprogramming in canine fetal fibroblasts. Following transduction, the culture medium was subsequently replaced with ESC medium containing Vc to determine the effect on reprogramming activity. Results: The number of AP-positive iPSC colonies dramatically increased in culture conditions supplemented with Vc. Vc enhanced the efficacy of retrovirus transduction, which appears to be correlated with enhanced cell proliferation capacity. To confirm the characteristics of the Vc-treated iPSCs, the cells were cultured to passage 5, and pluripotency markers including Oct4, Sox2, Nanog, and Tra-1-60 were observed by immunocytochemistry. The expression of endogenous pluripotent genes (Oct4, Nanog, Rex1, and telomerase) were also verified by PCR. The complete silencing of exogenously transduced human OSKM factors was observed exclusively in canine iPSCs treated with Vc. Canine iPSCs treated with Vc are capable of forming embryoid bodies in vitro and have spontaneously differentiated into three germ layers. Conclusions: Our findings emphasize a straightforward method for enhancing the efficiency of canine iPSC generation and provide insight into the Vc effect on the reprogramming process.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.217-240
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• 2024

The purpose of this study is to propose new hysteretic characteristics of medium- to low-rise RC structures controlled by both shear and flexure. Through previous study, the dual lateral force-resisting system composed of shear and flexural failure members has a new failure mechanism that cooperates to enhance the flexural capacity of the flexural failure member even after the failure of the shear member, and the existing theoretical equation significantly underestimates the ultimate strength. In this study, the residual lateral strength mechanism of the dual lateral force-resisting system was analyzed, and, as a result, an equation for estimating the residual flexural strength of each shear-failure member was proposed. The residual flexural strength of each shear-failure member was verified in comparison with the structural testing results obtained in previous study, and the proposed residual flexural strength equation for shear-failure members was tested for reliability using FEA, and its applicable range was also determined. In addition, restoring-force characteristics for evaluating the seismic performance of the dual lateral force-resisting system (nonlinear dynamic analysis), reflecting the proposed residual flexural strength equation, were proposed. Finally, the validity of the restoring-force characteristics of RC buildings equipped with the dual lateral force-resisting system proposed in the present study was verified by performing pseudo-dynamic testing and nonlinear dynamic analysis based on the proposed restoring-force characteristics. Based on this comparative analysis, the applicability of the proposed restoring-force characteristics was verified.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.1-17
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• 1997

백서 태자 두개관을 효소처리하여 얻은 조골세포 유사세포군의 증식능 및 골결절의 형성에 미치는 dexamethasone의 영향과 형성된 골결절의 조직학적 형태 관찰을 위하여, 12 well 배양접시의 각 well 당 $4{\times}10^4cell$ 을 접종하였으며, 30일간 표준배양액으로만 배양한 군, 표준배양액에 ascorbic acid와 Na-${\beta}$-glycerophosphate를 첨가한 군, 그리고 각각에 dexa methasone을 첨가한 군등 4군으로 분리 배양하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 골세포의 증식율은 표준용액으로 배양한 군에 비해 dexamethasone 을 단독으로 투여한 군에서 약간 증가하는 경향을 보였으나 통계적인 유의성은 없었다 (p<0.05). 2. 골세포의 증식율은 ascorbic acid 에 의해 영향을 많이 받았으며, 특히 ascorbic acid와 dexamethasone을 동시에 투여했을때 더욱 현저히 세포증식율이 감소됨을 볼 수 있었다(p<0.05). 3. 배양 초기에는 세포들이 주로 섬유아세포 양으로 나타났으나, 밀생상태에 이르면서 점차 다각형 형태로 바뀌었다. 4. 배양 9일후 지방세포와 연골세포들이 관찰되었으며, 이들은 모두 dexamethasone이 첨가된 군에서 발견되었다. 5. 골결절은 ascorbic acid와 Na-${\beta}$-glycerophosphate가 첨가된 군에서만 형성되었으며, dexamethasone 을 병용첨가한 군에서 광화된 골결절이 현저히 증가됨을 관찰할 수 있었다. 6. 골결절 형성이 되지 않은 부위의 세포들은 평면형상을 이루고 있었으나, 골결절 부위를 덮고있는 세포들은 많은 세포돌기를 가진 조골세포양 세포들로 나타났으며, ascorbic acid, Na-${\beta}$-glycerophosphate 그리고 dexamethasone 을 첨가한 군에서는 침상의 돌기를 가진 광화물질들이 다발의 교원섬유들 사이에 현저히 많이 존재하였으며, 골결절 내부에는 매몰된 골세포(osteocyte)양 세포들이 관찰되었다.

• 원예과학기술지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.157-164
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• 2014

국내에서 유통되고 있는 팽연왕겨(ERH)와 훈탄(CRH)을 포함한 혼합상토를 개발하기 위하여 두 종류 물질 또는 이들을 피트모스(PM) 또는 코이어 더스트(CD)와 혼합한 상토의 물리 화학성을 분석하여 원예용 상토로 적합한 4종류 혼합상토를 선발하였다. 이 후 기비를 첨가한 후 화학성을 분석하여 혼합상토로써의 적합함을 판단하였다. 공극률, 용기용수량 및 기상률에서 ERH는 81.3%, 39.9%, 41.4% 그리고 CRH는 77.6%, 64.1%, 13.5%로 측정되었다. 쉽게 이용할 수 있는 수분(EAW)과 완충수(BW)의 비율은 ERH가 각각 11.37% 및 5.27%로, CRH는 각각 13.5% 및 8.8%였다. 화학적 특성에서 ERH는 pH 7.13, EC $1.31dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$, 양이온교환용량(CEC) 12.1meq${\cdot}100g^{-1}$였지만 CRH는 pH 11.2, EC $6.53dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$, 그리고 CEC 7.79meq${\cdot}100g^{-1}$로 분석되었다. ERH와 CRH를 PM 또는 CD와 다양한 비율로 혼합한 후 원예용 상토로 적합하다고 판단한 네 종류 상토(PM + ERH, 6:4, v/v;CD + ERH, 8:2; PM + CRH, 7:3; CD + CRH 6:4)의 공극률, 용기용수량 및 기상률은 각각 89.2-90.3%, 67.3-81.8%, 그리고 8.3-21.9%의 범위에 포함되었다. 그러나 피트모스가 혼합된 PM + ERH 또는 PM + CRH 혼합상토는 pH가 4.0-4.3, EC가 $0.33-0.36dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$로 강산성 물질이었지만, CD + CRH 상토는 pH 7.4-7.9, EC $0.814-1.282dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$로 pH와 EC가 높았다. 따라서 이들 상토에 포함될 기비의 종류 및 양을 변화시켜 혼합하고 다시 화학적 특성을 분석한 결과 기비로 혼합하기 전과 뚜렷한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 그러나 기비로 혼합된 고토석회나 유황이 상토 pH에 미치는 영향이 매우 느리게 나타남을 고려할 때 우려할 상황은 아니라고 판단하였다.