• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.193-200
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• 2013

Trichoderma asperellum SKT-1 is a microbial pesticide that is very effective against various diseases. Our study was undertaken to evaluate T. asperellum SKT-1 for induction of resistance against yellow strain of Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV-Y) in Arabidopsis plants. Disease severity was rated at 2 weeks post inoculation (WPI). CMV titre in Arabidopsis leaves was determined by indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) at 2 WPI. Our results demonstrated that among all Arabidopsis plants treated with barley grain inoculum (BGI) of SKT-1 NahG and npr1 plants showed no significant reduction in disease severity and CMV titre as compared with control plants. In contrast, disease severity and CMV titre were significantly reduced in all Arabidopsis plants treated with culture filtrate (CF) of SKT-1 as compared with control plants. RT-PCR results showed increased expression levels of SA-inducible genes, but not JA/ET-inducible genes, in leaves of BGI treated plants. Moreover, expression levels of SA- and JA/ET-inducible genes were increased in leaves of CF treated plants. In conclusion, BGI treatment induced systemic resistance against CMV through SA signaling cascade in Arabidopsis plants. While, treatment with CF of SKT-1 mediated the expression of a majority of the various pathogen related genes, which led to the increased defense mechanism against CMV infection.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2016

말에서 Digital flexor tendon sheath (DFTS)의 감염성 건초염은 치명적인 질병이다. 본 연구에서는 관절경을 이용한 말 DFTS의 감염성 건초염 치료 결과를 보고하고자 한다. DFTS에 급성 감염성 건초염이 발생한 13마리의 더 러브렛 말에 관절경 수술을 실시하였다. 수술시간은 56-148분(평균 85.6분, 중간값 84.0분)이였다. 활액검사에서 평균 백혈구수, 평균 중성구 비율, 평균 총단백질 수치는, 각각 $42.9{\times}103cells/{\mu}l$ (range, $7.2-109.5cells/{\mu}l$), 89.5% (range, 68-97%), 4.0 g/dl (range, 2.5-5.2 g/dl)이였다. 활액의 세포배양 검사를 실시한 11두중 2두에서 세균의 증식이 관찰되었다. 모든 말들은 부작용 없이 회복되어 원래의 목적으로 사용되었다. 말 DFTS의 급성 감염성 건초염에서 관절경 수술은 유용할 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.506-511
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• 2004

Maintaining dissolved oxygen (DO) at sufficiently low concentration in the aeration tank at a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is essential for reduction of the costs of operation and maintenance. On the other hand, the low DO level may result in adverse effect on the integrity of the activated sludge, A typical and disastrous outcome frequently experienced is the outgrowth of filamentous microorganisms, which is called as filamentous bulking, In addition to the traditional methods such as sludge settleability and microscopic observation of the culture, molecular techniques including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification followed by 16S rRNA sequencing were applied to identify filamentous bacteria present in bulking sludge under a condition of low DO concentration, Two morphologically distinct groups, presumably consisting of Sphaerofilus nafans, and Eikelboom Type 1701 or Type 1851, were identified through microscopic observation. They were further confirmed by subsequent 16S rRNA sequencing. Dominant filamentous bacteria identified by the molecular techniques were consisted of three major groups. Sequences of partial 16S rRNA cloned showed that the filamentous bulking organisms were closely related to Eikelboom Type 021N and Eikelboom Type 1701, and Sphaerotilus natans, respectively. Molecular methods were found to possess a strong potential of direct examination of the microbial community of an activated sludge system.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.65-74
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• 1976

Atternaria sp. was isolated from soil and crude cellulases were prepared from wheat bran culture of the fungus. The activities of the crude enzyme were studied on five different subvstrates and some phsical properties were also examined, crude enzymes were purified by column chromatography on DEAE Sephadex and Sephadex, Isozymes were separated some of which were active specifically on DEAE cellulose and some were primarily active on cellulose and CM-cellulose. The optimal points of pH and temperature for the crude enzyme were varied depending on the substrates ; On cellulose they were at pH 6.0 and 40.deg.C, on CM-cellulose at pH's 4.0 and 6.0 and 60.deg.C, and on DEAW-cellulose at pH 5.0 and 50.deg.C. Two active fractions, F-1 and F-II on Na-CMC was used as substrate the Km values of crude enzyme, F-I and F-II were calculated to be $4{\times}10^{-5}$ , 1.1 * 10$^{-4}$ , and $1.25{\times}10^{-4}mN$ resepctively. The Ki value of $Cu^{++}$ for crude enzyme was$4{\times}^{-4}mN$ , while that of $Nm^{++}$ while in the same concentration of $Mn^{++}$ it reached to 91%. Some 57% activity of F-1 was inhibited in s mN $Cu^{++}$, whereas it was inhibited as much as 81% in the same concentration above the concentration of 0.3 mM with tis activity reaching up to 137% in 2 mM. On the other hand the F-11 was inhibited by the presence of M $n^{++}$ and some 67% activity was inhibited at 2mM.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.459-464
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• 1997

Cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase 생산균주를 토양으로부터 분리하여 형태학적, 생화학적 그리고 균주의 세포벽 지방산 조성분석에 의해 Bacillus brevis로 동정하였고, Bacillus brevis CD162로 명명하였다. 또한 배지조성에 따른 cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase의 최적생산조건을 검토한 결과, 2.0% soluble starch, 0.75% yeast extract, 0.5% bacto peptone, 0.2% $K_2HPO_4$, 0.05% $MgSO_4{\cdot}7H_2O$, 1.5% $Na_2CO_3$ (pH 10.2)의 배지 조건에서 $30^{\circ}C$에서 96시간 배양하였을 때 가장 높은 효소생산인 0.9 unit/ml을 얻을 수 있었다.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.153-158
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• 1996

광독립 영양세포를 이용하여 미생물유래 제초활성 물질을 탐색하던 중 강한 제초활성을 갖는 균주를 선발하고, 그 균주가 생산하는 활성 물질들을 분리 정제한 후 구조를 결정하였으며, 이들의 활성을 조사하였다. 선발된 ME-13 균주의 미생물학적 특성을 조사한 결과 Streptomyces로 동정되어 본 균주를 Streptomyces sp. ME-13으로 명명하였다. 균배양 상등액으로부터 활성탄소흡착, sillca gel, MCI gel등의 column chromatography 및 HPLC를 통하여 2 가지 활성 물질을 순수 분리하였다. 이들 화합물은 기기분석결과, anisomycin계의 AB3217-A와 B로 각각 동정되었다. AB3217-A와 B는 25ppm 농도에서 무와 피의 종자 발아를 완전히 억제하였고, 종자 발아후 50% 생육저해농도는 약 6 ppm 정도로 서로 비슷하였으며 anisomycin보다 6배 정도 강한 제초활성을 보였다. 이와 같은 제초활성은 본 연구에 의하여 처음으로 밝혀졌다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.90-99
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• 2016

This study evaluated the effects of two Korean traditional plant extracts (Diospyros kaki THUNB. leaf; DK, and Nelumbo nucifera leaf; NN) on the fermentation, functional and sensory properties of herbal yogurts. Compared to control fermentation, all plant extracts increased acidification rate and reduced the time to complete fermentation (pH 4.5). Supplementation of plant extracts and storage time were found to influence the characteristics of the yogurts, contributing to increased viability of starter culture and phenolic compounds. In particular, the increase in the counts of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus was highest (2.95 and 1.14 Log CFU/mL respectively) in DK yogurt. Furthermore, supplementation of the plant extracts significantly influenced to increase the antioxidant activity and water holding capacity and to produce volatile compounds. The higher antioxidant activity and water holding capacity were observed in NN yogurt than DK yogurt. Moreover, all of the sensory characteristics were altered by the addition of plant extracts. Addition of plant extracts increased the scores related to flavor, taste, and texture from plain yogurt without a plant extract, as a result of volatile compounds analysis. Thus, the overall preference was increased by plant extracts. Consequently, supplementation of DK and NN extracts in yogurt enhanced the antioxidant activity and physical property, moreover increased the acceptability of yogurt. These findings demonstrate the possibility of using plant extracts as a functional ingredient in the manufacture of herbal yogurt.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.207-214
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• 2014

PURPOSE. This study characterized the synthesis of a modified PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate) denture acrylic loading platinum nanoparticles (PtN) and assessed its bacterial inhibitory efficacy to produce novel antimicrobial denture base material. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Polymerized PMMA denture acrylic disc ($20mm{\times}2mm$) specimens containing 0 (control), 10, 50, 100 and 200 mg/L of PtN were fabricated respectively. The obtained platinum-PMMA nanocomposite (PtNC) was characterized by TEM (transmission electron microscopy), SEM/EDX (scanning electron microscope/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy), thermogravimetric and atomic absorption spectrophotometer analysis. In antimicrobial assay, specimens were placed on the cell culture plate, and $100{\mu}L$ of microbial suspensions of S. mutans (Streptococcus mutans) and S. sobrinus (Streptococcus sobrinus) were inoculated then incubated at $37^{\circ}C$ for 24 hours. The bacterial attachment was tested by FACS (fluorescence-activated cell sorting) analysis after staining with fluorescent probe. RESULTS. PtN were successfully loaded and uniformly immobilized into PMMA denture acrylic with a proper thermal stability and similar surface morphology as compared to control. PtNC expressed significant bacterial anti-adherent effect rather than bactericidal effect above 50 mg/L PtN loaded when compared to pristine PMMA (P=.01) with no or extremely small amounts of Pt ion eluted. CONCLUSION. This is the first report on the synthesis and its antibacterial activity of Pt-PMMA nanocomposite. PMMA denture acrylic loading PtN could be a possible intrinsic antimicrobial denture material with proper mechanical characteristics, meeting those specified for denture bases. For clinical application, future studies including biocompatibility, color stability and warranting the long-term effect were still required.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.233-238
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• 2020

PURPOSE. This study aims to compare the marginal fitness of two types of implant-supported fixed dental prosthesis, i.e., cementless fixation (CL.F) system and cement-retained type. MATERIALS AND METHODS. In each group, ten specimens were assessed. Each specimen comprised implant lab analog, titanium abutment fabricated with a 2-degree tapered axial wall, and zirconia crown. The crown of the CL.F system was retained by frictional force between abutment and relined composite resin. In the cement-retained type, zinc oxide eugenol cement was used to set crown and abutment. All specimens were sterilized with ethylene oxide, immersed in Prevotella intermedia culture in a 50 mL tube, and incubated with rotation. After 48 h, the specimens were washed thoroughly before separating the crown and abutment. The bacteria that penetrated into the crown-abutment interface were collected by washing with 500 µL of sterile saline. The bacterial cell number was quantified using the agar plate count technique. The BacTiter-Glo Microbial Cell Viability Assay Kit was used to measure bacterial adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-bioluminescence, which reflects the bacterial viability. The t-test was performed, and the significance level was set at 5%. RESULTS. The number of penetrating bacterial cells assessed by colony-forming units was approximately 33% lower in the CL.F system than in the cement-retained type (P<.05). ATP-bioluminescence was approximately 41% lower in the CL.F system than in the cement-retained type (P<.05). CONCLUSION. The CL.F system is more resistant to bacterial penetration into the abutment-crown interface than the cement-retained type, thereby indicating a precise marginal fit.

• 한국균학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.126-130
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• 2011

작물의 생육촉진 및 식물 진균병의 생물방제능을 동시에 나타내는 다기능성 미생물제제를 개발하고자 토양으로부터 분리하여 보관중인 세균 120종의 활성을 검토하였다. 그 중 siderophore를 생성하고 항진균 활성을 보이는 BS11-1, BS11-2, BS11-3를 선발하였다. 이들 균주는 cellulase, protease 같은 lytic enzyme을 생산하였으며 식물성장 촉진 호르몬중의 하나인 IAA를 생성하였다. 이들 선발균들에 의한 식물 생장 촉진을 조사한 결과, BS11-1, BS11-2, BS11-3 균 배양액 관주 시 고추 유묘의 생육을 132%, 122%, 120% 증가 시켰으며, BS11-1, BS11-2 균주의 경우 뿌리의 신장 및 생육이 촉진되었음을 확인 할 수 있었다.