• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.67-73
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• 2002

The present study was performed to observe tegumental ultrastructure of Echinoparyphium recurvatum according to developmental stages. Worms (1, 3, 5 and 15-day old) were recovered from chicks experimentally infected with metacercariae from radix auricularia coreana. One-day old worms were elongated and ventrally concave, and covered with peg-like tegumental spines except the adjacent areas of the head crown and excretory pore. Type I sensory papillae were distributed on the lip of the oral sucker, and grouped ciliated papillae were around the oral sucker. Peg-like tegumental spines were densely distributed on the anterior surface of the ventral sucker level. The ventral sucker had an aspinous tegument and no sensory papillae. Tegumental spines on the posterior surface of the ventral sucker level were sparsely distributed and disappeared posteriorly. In 3 and 5-day old worms, the tegument around the oral sucker was aspinose and wrinkled concentrically. The ventral sucker had a wrinkled tegument and many bulbous papillae. Type I sensory papillae were distributed between the bulbous papillae. Tegumental spines were spade-shaped with a terminal tip. A total of 45 collar spines including 4 end group ones on both ventral corners was alternately arranged in 2 rows. The 15-day old worms were very stout and their tegumental spines were tongue-shaped without a terminal tip, From the above results, it is confirmed that the surface ultrastructure of E. recurvatum was generally similar to that of other echinostomatid flukes. However, some features, i.e., morphological change of tegumental spines and appearence of sensory papillae on the ventral sucker according to development, and number, shape and arrangement of collar spines, were characteristic, which may be of taxonomic and bioecological significance.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.131-143
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• 2003

메뚜기 체내와 체외에서 혈구 분화경로를 광학현미경과 전자현미경으로 관찰하였다. 조혈기관에서 혈구의 형성은 망상세포에 둘러싸인 줄기세포에서부터 유래되었으며, 줄기세포에서부터 원시혈구, 무정형혈구, I형 과립혈구, II형 과립혈구, 소구혈구 및 편도혈구가 각각 분화되는 것을 확인하였다. 곤충배지에 배양된 조혈조직에서 각각 다른 형태의 혈구들이 분화되어 방출되었다. 그러나, 이들 혈구들의 유사분열상은 관찰되지 않았다. 배지의 조혈기관에서 분화된 세포들의 형태학적 특징들은 메뚜기 체내의 조혈기관에서 분화된 세포들과 같았다. 이와 같은 결과는 줄기세포가 각각의 서로 다른 혈구들로 직접 분화하는 것을 의미한다. 본 연구 결과 조혈기관의 줄기세포는 각각의 혈구로 직접 분화할 수 있는 기능을 가지고 있었으며, 체내와 체외에서 한번 형성된 순환 혈구는 다른 혈구의 형태로 변형되지 않았다. 메뚜기에서 순환혈구의 유지는 복부 등쪽 첫 번째 마디에서 여덟 번째 마디 사이의 익상근 위에 광범위하게 존재하고 있는 조혈기관에 전적으로 의존하였다.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.223-228
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• 2011

백색광 주사간섭계는 다양한 시료의 표면 특성을 분석하기 위하여 널리 활용되고 있다. 이 기법은 재료공학 분야에서 오래 전부터 이용되었으며 정성적인 형상 이미지 이외에도 정량적인 3차원 결과를 제공한다. 이 기법에서는 백색광을 광원으로 이용하는데, 기준면과 측정면에서의 반사광을 합쳐서 형성되는 간섭신호를 형태 정보로 활용한다. z축 결과인 고도는 회색수준으로 구분되어 제시된다. 이 기법을 통하여 대영역으로 생물 시료를 신속하고 비파괴적으로 형태를 계측할 수 있다. 연골세포, 치아 법랑질, 식물 잎을 대상으로 적용한 사례가 있다. 특히 표면 구조물의 폭, 길이, 경사각과 같은 특성도 이 기법을 통하여 정량화할 수 있다. 이 기법을 적용하기 위하여 일정 수준의 반사도가 필요한데, 식물 잎에서의 반사도는 그 요건을 충족하였다. 전도성 금속의 코팅 등 부가적인 시료 전처리가 필요 없으므로 이 기법을 통한 생물 시료의 정량적 측정이 더욱 증가할 것으로 예상한다.

• 한국어병학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 1990

새우 양식장(養殖場)에서 Vibrio병(病)으로 여겨지는 보리새우에서 분리(分離)한 6균주(菌株)를 검토(檢討)한 결과(結果) Vibrio sp.로 동정(同定)되었다. 분리균주(分離菌株)는 모두 같은 특징(特徵)을 나타내었으며 같은 군(群)으로 추정(推定)되었다. 분리균(分離菌)으로 보리새우에 재감염(再感染)시킨 결과(結果) 양식장(養殖場)의 병(病)든 새우와 같은 병리학적(病理學的) 변화(變化)를 나타내었다.

• 융합신호처리학회논문지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.209-214
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• 2010

본 논문은 형태 처리기법과 연결요소 분석을 이용한 문서 영상의 분할과 구조적인 특징과 투영 프로파일 분석을 이용하여 문서영상에서 제목영역 추출방안을 제안한다. 문서 영상의 처리는 영상 분할과 제목 추출, 두 단계로 이루어진다. 영상 분할의 단계에서는 문서 영상을 구성요소 영역들로 나눈다. 영상 분할이 끝나면 분할된 영역들을 대상으로 구조적인 정보를 이용하여 제목이 될 후보 영역을 추출한다. 제목이 아닌 영역을 제거하여 제목 후보영역을 추출하고 난 후 투영 프로파일을 분석하여 제목 영역을 최종적으로 추출한다. 본 논문에서 제시된 투영 프로파일 분석을 이용한 제목 추출 방법은 다양한 문서 영상의 분할 및 제목 추출 결과를 보였으며, 문서 제목 인식, 멀티미디어 데이터 검색, 실시간 영상처리와 같은 다양한 응용분야에 활용될 것으로 기대된다.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.91-105
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• 1998

The present study is undertaken to investigate the hypertrophical changes of the corpus allatum (corpora allata, CA) after the ovariectomy in Blattella germanica. In particular, the ultrastructural aspects of the normal and ovariectomized conditions, and induced factors of the hypertrophic phenomenon are focused. Ultrastructure of the CA from an immediately emergent adult is similar to that of the last larval stage that has stopped secreting juvenile hormone. The CA is composed of undifferentiated cells, exhibiting an electron-lucent matrix, a few mitochondria and less smooth endoplasmic reticulum. The karyoplasm occupy most of the cytoplasm. Electron-dense materials are filled with the intercellular spaces and gap junctions are also found. Almost no ultrastructural changes have been noticed during seven days until the oviposition. However, considerable changes in structure have been detected soon after the oviposition. Mitochondria are increased dramatically in number and cristae, and changed to the filamentous form with a high electron density. In addition, Golgi complexes, microtubules, and polysomes are also increased. After an oviposition, the total volume of the CA are decreased again. The volume of the CA are increased continuously, hypertrophy, after the ovariectomy. Morphological aspects of the CA in an early stage after the removal are similar to the structure of the secondary egg maturation. Large and electron dense globules are observed in the ovariectomized CA cytoplasms and they are present in those cells for a long period of time. Yet such a hypertrophical phenomenon occur only in the specific cells. The hypertrophy are caused by hollowing the part of the CA cells and later filling such site with polysomes. In 42 days after the ovariectomy, the nuclear membranes disappear in the CA cells, thus, exhibiting the prokaryotic-like features. Some results of the current study will contribute to the establishment of the model that explain unusual changes accompanied by certain treatment in insects and/or further in animals.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제17권2호통권82호
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• pp.192-197
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• 2007

외부 병원체 침입으로 이동하고 있는 T 세포는 두가지 뚜렷한 형태적인 변화, 즉, leading edge와 uropod를 형성하여 효과적으로 T세포 이동에 영향을 미친다. Uropod 구조물은 이동하는 림프구들의 뒤쪽에서 관찰 할 수 있는 아주 독특한 구조로 CD44, ERM, F-actin과 같은 단백질들이 서로 영향을 미치며 모인다. F-actin cytoskeleton은 세포의 형태를 유지하는 기본적인 틀을 제공한다. Rho A small GTPase는 이러한 cytoskeleton을 재구성하는 organizer로 역할을 한다고 보고되어 왔다. 지금까지, 다양한 경로를 통하여 Rho A가 활성화 되어 진다고 보고 되었다. 본 실험에서 PDZ 도메인이 세포 내부 RHo A에 GDP가 결합된 불활성화 형태의 Rho A를 GTP가 결합된 활성화 형태로 전환한다는 것을 알았고, F-actin cytoskeleton을 재구성 하며, PDZ 도메인을 함유한 세포는 uorpod 구조물이 없어졌으며 세포 이동 속도도 감소하는 것을 알았다. 따라서 Rho A와 F-actin cytoskeleton 사이의 신호 전달 과정이 uropod 형성에 아주 중요한 기능을 할 것이라는 것을 알았다.

• 한국주조공학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.225-232
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• 2009

For comprehensive understanding of the formation behavior of $\beta-Al_5FeSi$ phase in Al-Si-Cu alloys with the existence of Fe element, microstructure characterizations were performed using combined analysis of OM, SEM-EDS, XRD. Especially, experimental and predictive works on solidification events of $\beta-Al_5FeSi$ phase as well as other phases formed together with $\beta-Al_5FeSi$ have been carried out by using DSC analysis and Java-based Materials Properties software (J. Mat. Pro.). Primary and eutectic $\beta-Al_5FeSi$ phases were able to distinguish from each other on microstructures by their morphological features. Primary $\beta-Al_5FeSi$ phase was seen to have rough surface perpendicular to growth direction, indicating free attachment of solute atoms in liquid state. On the other hand, the eutectic $\beta-Al_5FeSi$ phase was formed with plain and straight surface during eutectic reaction together with $\alpha$-Al phase. The eutectic reaction of $\beta-Al_5FeSi$ and $\alpha$-Al phases was seen to be able to separate into each formation depending on cooling rate.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.72-83
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• 2003

Objective : The goal of the present study was to investigate the protective effect of Gamiheechum-tang (Jiaweixiqian-tang; GHCT) on brain tissue damage from chemical or ischemic insults. Methods : Levels of cultured cortical neuron death caused by toxic chemicals were measured by LDH release assay. Neuroprotective effects of GHCT on brain tissues were examined in vivo by ischemic model of middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion. Results : Animal groups treated with GBCT showed significantly decreased hypertension, and reduced levels of aldosterone, dopamine, and epinephrine in the plasma. GHCT treatments ($l0-200\mu\textrm{g}/ml$) significantly decreased cultured cortical neuron death mediated by AMPA, kainate, BSO, or Fe2+ when measured by LDH release assay. Yet, cell death mediated by NMDA was effectively protected by GHCT at the highest concentration examined ($200\mu\textrm{g}/ml$). In the in vivo experiment examining brain damage by MCA occlusion, affected brain areas by ischemic damage and edema were significantly less in animal groups administered with GHCT compared to the non-treated control group. Neurological examinations of forelimbs and hindlimbs showed that GHCT treatment improved animals' recovery from ischemic injury. Moreover, the extent of injury in cortical and hippocampal pyramidal neurons in ischemic rats was much reduced by GHCT, whose morphological features were similarly observed in non-ischemic animals. Conclusion : The present data suggest that GBCT may play an important role in protecting brain tissues from chemical or ischemic injuries.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.103-112
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• 2009

Objectives : This study was to evaluate the pharmacological effect of Korea Red Ginseng aqueous extract (KRGE) on serum-deprived apoptosis of neuronal-like pheochromocytoma PC12 cells and to investigate its underlying action mechanism. Methods : KRGE was prepared by extracting Korea Red Ginseng with hot water and concentrating using a vacuum evaporator. Cell viability was determined after incubation of cells with KRGE or chemical inhibitor in serum-deprived medium for 60 h by counting intact nuclei following lysing of the cell membrane. Caspase activities were measured using chromogenic substrates and signal-associated protein phosphorylation and cytochrome c release were determined by Western blot analyses using their specific antibodies. Results : Serum deprivation induced PC12 cell death, which was accompanied by typical morphological features of apoptotic cell, such as nuclear fragmentation, caspase-3 activation, and cytochrome c release. This apoptotic cell death was significantly inhibited by KRGE and caspase-3 inhibitor, but not by the addition of NMA, ODQ, and PD98059. KRGE promoted phosphorylation of Akt and Bad, and this phosphorylation was inhibited by the PI3K inhibitor LY92004. In addition, this inhibitor also reversed KRGE-mediated protection of PC 12 cells from serum deprivation. These results suggested that KRGE protects PC12 cells from serum deprivation-induced apoptosis through the activation of PI3K/Akt-dependent Bad phosphorylation and cytochrome c release, resulting in caspase-3 activation. Conclusions : KRGE should be considered as a potential therapeutic drug for brain diseases including stroke induced by apoptosis of neuronal cells.