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Wireless Internet Payment Protocol Using Weil Pairing Method (무선인터넷에서 Weil Pairing 기법을 적용한 지불 프로토콜)

  • Jin Shi-Mei;Lee Hyun-Ju;Rhee Chung-Sei
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.9-17
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    • 2005
  • Recently, there are rapid development of information and communication technology and rapid growing of e-business users. We propose a method for security problem on the internet environment which changes from wire internet to wireless internet or wire/ wireless internet. Wireless e-business adopts credit card WPP protocol and AIP protocol proposed by ASPeCT. WAP, one of the protocol used by WPP has weakness of leaking out information from WG which connected wire and wireless communication. Certification chain based AIP protocol requires a lot of computation time and user IDs are known to others. We propose a Micro-Payment protocol based on credit card. Our protocol use the encryption techniques of the public key with ID to ensure the secret of transaction in the step of session key generation. IDs are generated using ECC based Weil pairing. We also use the certification with hidden electronic sign to transmit the payment result. The proposed protocol also solves the privacy protection and Non-repudiation problem.

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The effect of Lycii radicis CORTEX extracts on the Rheumatoid arthritis related factors (지골피 추출물이 류마티스관절염 관련 매개체에 미치는 영향)

  • Jang, Ayeong;Seung, Otak;Lee, Myeongseon
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.1365-1372
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    • 2019
  • The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of Lycii radicis CORTEX extract on rheumatoid related factors in CIA-induced Rheumatoid Arthritis model of DBA/1 mice. Lycii radicis CORTEX extract was administered orally at doses of 200 mg/kg/day for 4 weeks after direct injection of CIA into the mice' right paw. We evaluated the treatment effects based on serum biomarkers, morphological and histopathological analyses of the paw. Compared with those in control mice, the Lycii radicis CORTEX extract treatments significantly reduced the serum concentration of cytokine, kemokine and immunoglobulin levels. In addition, the Lycii radicis CORTEX extract treatments effectively preserved the paw bone joint, that in the H&E staining and masson-trichrome staining showed that there were histopathological improvements in Lycii radicis CORTEX extract treated group compared to those of control group. The results indicate that Lycii radicis CORTEX extract alleviated rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Thus, Lycii radicis CORTEX extract may be a novel therapeutic option for the management of rheumatoid arthritis.

Study on the measuring system of power quality for transmission system (송전계통의 전기품질 측정 시스템에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Yeoung-Noh;Shin, Bong-Il;Lee, Hee-Chul;Kwak, No-Hong;Jeon, Young-Soo;Park, Sang-Ho;Lee, Il-Moo
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2006.07a
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    • pp.107-109
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    • 2006
  • The additional matters appear to be considered in several aspects for building up power-quality measuring system of transmission system(high voltage system) compared to distribution system(middle or low voltage system). Like in distribution system, input signals are also received from PT and CT source of voltage and current respectively in transmission system and applied in accordance with a certain rate. In this case, very big error rate can be occurred according to the specification of the measuring system as the applying rate is bigger than in distribution system beyond comparison. In addition, when the abnormal signal occurred such as sag/swell, interruption, transient etc., power quality of other sites linked to the system also should be checked to find the accurate cause of the abnormal power-quality signals from the corresponding site. Accordingly, the accurate diagnosis on the condition of Power quality for the system depends on the way how the synchronization system is brought along for each site. This paper will suggest the solution for the most effective system building focused on how to solve the problem of the error rate and synchronization described in the above when building up the measuring system of power quality for transmission system.

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The bone regenerative effect of silk fibroin mixed with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the calvaria defect of rabbit (가토의 두개 결손부에서의 실크 단백질과 platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)의 골형성 효과)

  • Song, Ji-Young;Kweon, Hae-Yong;Kwon, Kwang-Jun;Park, Young-Wook;Kim, Seong-Gon
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.250-254
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    • 2010
  • Introduction: This study evaluated the bone regenerative effect of silk fibroin mixed with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) of a bone defect in rabbits. Materials and Methods: Ten New Zealand white rabbits were used for this study and bilateral round shaped defects were formed in the parietal bone (diameter: 8.0 mm). The silk fibroin mixed with PRF was grafted into the right parietal bone (experimental group). The left side (control group) was grafted only PRF. The animals were sacrificed at 4 weeks and 8 weeks. A micro-computerized tomography (${\mu}$CT) of each specimen was taken. Subsequently, the specimens were decalcified and stained for histological analysis. Results: The average value of plane film analysis was higher in the experimental group than in the control group at 4 weeks and 8weeks after surgery. However, the difference was not statistically significant.(P>0.05) The tissue mineral density (TMD) in the experimental group at 4 weeks after surgery was significantly higher than the control group.(P<0.05) Conclusion: Silk fibroin can be used as a scaffold of PRF for rabbit calvarial defect repair.

Effect of Vigna angularis Ethanol Extract on Papain-induced Arthritis in Mice (팥 에탄올 추출물의 Papain 유도 관절염 마우스에서의 항 골관절염 효과)

  • Jeoung, See Hwa;Kim, Seung Hyung;Kim, Hyun Kyu;Yun, Bo Ra;Lee, Hee Woong;Lim, Ju Hwan;Rho, Mun Chual;Kim, Dong Hee
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.26 no.5
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    • pp.665-671
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    • 2012
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of Vigna angularis ethanol extract (VA-E) on papain induced arthritis in C57BL/10 mice. The C57BL/10 mice were injected with papain and oral administration of Vigna angularis ethanol extract (VA-E) at different doses (100 and 200 mg/kg) once a day for 42 days and compared with untreated mice. Histological examination and the measurement of inflammatory cytokine release were performed. The results showed that comparing with untreated mice, the treatment with Vigna angularis ethanol extract (VA-E) decreased the pathological changes of knee joint tissue. The level of inflammatory cytokine secreted from the tissues, such as IL-$1{\beta}$ (interleukin-$1{\beta}$), IL-6 (interleukin-6), TNF-${\alpha}$ (Tumor Necrosis Factor-${\alpha}$), were decreased. These results were confirmed by the quantification of cartilage volume using micro CT scanning. Consequently, Vigna angularis ethanol extract (VA-E) has a therapeutic potential in inflammatory joint diseases such as osteoarthritis.

Efficiency of the nickel-titanium rotary instruments for glide path preparation: in-vitro preliminary study (Glide path 형성용 니켈티타늄 회전 파일의 효율: in-vitro 예비 연구)

  • Kim, Hyeon-Cheol;Kwak, Sang Won;Ha, Jung-Hong
    • The Journal of the Korean dental association
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    • v.55 no.10
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    • pp.688-694
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    • 2017
  • Objectives: This preliminary study compared the effects of glide path establishing instruments prior to substantial root canal preparation. Materials and Methods: Glide path was established by enlargement of the 2nd mesiobuccal root canal of Dentalike by using three kinds of glide path preparation nickel-titanium file; PathFile, One G and ProGlider. The pre- and post-instrumented Dentalikes were weighed in the resolution of 1 / 10mg. In addition, after glide path preparation, torque generated during shaping using the WavoOne file was measured. The data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey post-hoc test at a significance level of 95%. Results: The ProGlider had the significantly larger amount of reduced weight than other instrument groups (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between group of glide path preparation with ProGlider and without glide path preparation in maximum torque and total stress generation during the shaping with WaveOne. Conclusions: Glide path preparation instruments may have different efficiency according to their geometries. The Dentalike artificial teeth were revealed to have discrepancies in the size of root canals by microCT examination. It is impossible to make a meaningful judgment of the results due to the reliability or resolution problem of the root canal size of the artificial tooth selected as the standardized tooth.

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Topical application of herbal formula for the treatment of ligature-induced periodontitis

  • Kim, Mi Hye;Choi, You Yeon;Lee, Hye Ji;Lee, Haesu;Park, Jung-Chul;Yang, Woong Mo
    • Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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    • v.45 no.4
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    • pp.145-151
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects of a herbal formula, PerioH-035, containing Angelica sinensis, steamed Rehmannia glutinosa, Angelica dahurica, Cimicifuga heracleifolia, and Zanthoxylum piperitum on the periodontal breakdown in a well-established ligature-induced periodontitis model in rats. Methods: Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 groups: NL (non-ligatured), L (ligatured), P1 (ligatured and treated with 1 mg/mL PerioH-035), P100 (ligatured and treated with 100 mg/mL PerioH-035). Periodontitis was induced by placing a ligature around the mandibular first molars. PerioH-035 was topically applied to both sides of the first molar for 2 weeks. The right side of the mandibles was retrieved for micro-computed tomography (CT) and methylene blue staining to analyze alveolar bone loss. The left side of the mandibles was histologically analyzed by TRAP and H&E staining. The MMP-9 mRNA level in gingival tissue was investigated by RT-PCR. Results: Alveolar bone resorption was significantly reduced in the PerioH-035-treated groups. The number of dense multi-nucleated cells found to be TRAP-positive by staining in the ligatured rats was markedly decreased by PerioH-035 application. In addition, periodontal tissue destruction, especially cementum demineralization, was ameliorated in the P1 and P100 groups. Moreover, gingival tissue from the PerioH-035-treated group showed a decrease in the MMP-9 mRNA level, resulting in recovery of collagen degradation. Conclusions: These results suggest that PerioH-035 has therapeutic effects on periodontitis, and thus, PerioH-035 shows promise as a treatment for periodontitis.

miR-10b Promotes Migration and Invasion in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cells

  • Sun, Xiao-Jin;Liu, Hao;Zhang, Pei;Zhang, Xu-Dong;Jiang, Zhi-Wen;Jiang, Chen-Chen
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.14 no.9
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    • pp.5533-5537
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    • 2013
  • MicroRNA-10b (miR-10b) has been reported to play an important role in some types of cancer, but the effects and possible mechanisms of action of miR-10b in the metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells (NPC) have not been explored. The aim of the present study was to investigate the function of miR-10b in nasopharyngeal carcinoma and to determine the molecular mechanisms underlying its action. The MTT assay was used to assess proliferation of CNE-2Z cells. Wound healing and transwell migration assays were applied to assess cell migration and invasion, while and expression of E-cadherin and MMP-9 were detected using Western blot analysis. Real-time PCR was employed to detect the expression of genes related to migration and invasion and the $2^{-{\Delta}{\Delta}Ct}$ method was used to calculate the degree of expression. MTT assay showed the expression of miR-10b to have no effect on the proliferation of NPC cell lines. The wound healing assay showed that miR-10b mimics promoted the mobility and invasion of NPC cell lines. Inhibitors of miR-10b reduced the ability of NPC cell lines to migrate and invade. In addition, the expression of genes related to migration and invasion, such as E-cadherin, vimentin, and MMP-9, were confirmed to be different in the CNE-2Z NPC cell line transfected with miR-10b mimics and with miR-10b inhibitors. In the present study, miR-10b was found to upregulate the expression of MMP-9 and knockdown of miR-10b was found to significantly downregulate the expression of E-cadherin. On the whole, these results showed that miR-10b plays an important role in the invasion and metastasis of NPC cells.

고온고압처리에 따른 천연갈색다이아몬드의 광학특성분석

  • Seo, Jin-Gyo;An, Yong-Gil;Park, Jong-Wan
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2010.08a
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    • pp.52-52
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    • 2010
  • 본 연구에서 우리는 HPHT 처리 전 FT-IR spectrometer를 이용한 사전분석을 통해 type Ia brown 다이아몬드를 IaA, IaB, IaAB (A>B), IaAB (A=B), IaAB (A$1700-1800^{\circ}C$, 5 GPa에서 다이아몬드가 흑연화 되지 않는 범위 하에 HPHT처리를 시행하였다. 자외선-가시광선 분광분석기(UV-Vis Spectrometer, Shimadzu UV 3101PC)를 사용하여 350~800 nm에서의 가시광선 범위를 0.1nm의 분해능으로 투과(Transmittance) 모드로 측정하였고, 퓨리에 변환 적외선 분광분석기(FT-IR spectrometer, Jasco-4100)을 사용하여 $400{\sim}6000cm^{-1}$의 범위에서 $4cm^{-1}$ 의 분해능으로 흡수(Absorption) 모드로 측정한 후 HPHT 처리 전후를 비교 분석하였다. 또한 광루미네선스(Photoluminescence) 분석은 325 nm He-Cd laser를 광원으로 한(PL, Spectra-pro 2150i, Spectra-pro 2300i micro-spectrometer) 및 532 nm green laser를 광원으로 한(PL, SAS 2000)를 사용하여 각각 350~600 nm, 550~1100 nm의 범위에서 0.1nm step으로 측정하여 HPHT 처리전과 후를 비교 분석하였다. HPHT처리 후 모든 시료는 N3 center (415.4 nm), H4 center (496.4nm) 및 platelet와 연관된 ($1363\;cm^{-1}$)의 peak가 감소하였고, H3 center (503.2 nm)와 G-band가 증가하는 경향을 나타내었다. 또한 HPHT 처리 시 질소의 B집합보다 A집합이 더 감소하는 경향을 나타내었으며, A 또는 B집합의 파괴에서 발생된 질소 원자에 의해 질소의 interstitial center (594 nm)가 증가함을 알 수 있었다. HPHT 처리 후 모든 시료는 (N-V)- center가 생성됨을 확인 할 수 있었다. 결론적으로 본 연구를 통해 HPHT 처리를 통해 다이아몬드 내에 존재하는 질소결합관련 상태의 변화를 확인할 수 있었다.

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BCP/PCL scaffold의 표면개질을 위한 실리콘, 카르복실기, fibronectin 코팅 및 생체적합성에 관한 연구

  • Gwak, Gyeong-A;Kim, Yeong-Hui;Kim, Min-Seong;Park, Min-Ju;Jyoti, Anirban;Byeon, In-Seon;Lee, Byeong-Taek;Song, Ho-Yeon
    • Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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    • 2010.05a
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    • pp.43.1-43.1
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    • 2010
  • 조직공학의 중요한 요소로 작용하는 scaffold는 여러 가지 필수적인 조건들을 만족시켜야 한다. 대표적인 특징들로는 (1)생분해성 및 비독성, (2)넓은 표면적을 갖는 상호 연결된 내부 다공성 구조, (3)구조적 안정성, (4)세포부착 기질의 제공, (5)낮은 면역 반응성, (6)혈전 형성 억제, (7)친수성, (8)생체 기능성 등을 들 수 있다. 이러한 scaffold가 갖추어야 할 특성 중에서 세포 부착 기질 제공을 위하여 scaffold에 표면 개질을 통한 기능기를 도입하였다. 본 연구에서는 BCP scaffold의 구조적 안정성 부여를 위하여 PCL(polycaprolactone)을 infiltration 하였다. PCL은 소수성의 특징을 갖고 있어 세포와 상호작용 할 수 있는 생물학적 반응기가 없기 때문에 세포와의 친화성이 떨어진다. 세포의 친화성을 높여주기 위해 실리콘의 전구체인 TEOS(tetraethly orthosilicate)를 코팅하고, 그 위에 카복실기(carboxylic acid group)를 도입하였다. 또한 세포의 고정화를 높여주기 위해 fibronectin을 코팅하여 BCP/PCL scaffold의 세포 친화성을 높여주었다. 이와 같이 제조된 고기능성 BCP/PCL scaffold의 내부 구조와 특성을 Micro-CT로 확인하였고, 또한 실리콘 코팅 여부를 확인하기 위하여 SEM-EDS를 통해 관찰하였으며, FT-IR 관찰을 통해 카복실기 도입 여부를 확인 하였다. 또한 생체적합성 평가를 위해 MTT assay, 조골세포의 부착에 미치는 영향을 관찰하기 위해 SEM, 조골세포의 유전자 발현에 미치는 영향을 관찰하기 위해 RT-PCR을 통해 확인 하였다.

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