• BMB Reports
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.230-235
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• 2013

Nephrin, a structural molecule, is also a signaling molecule after phosphorylation. Inhibition of nephrin phosphorylation is correlated with podocyte injury. The PINCH-1-ILK-${\alpha}$-parvin (PIP) complex plays a crucial role in cell adhesion and cytoskeleton formation. We hypothesized that nephrin phosphorylation influenced cytoskeleton and cell adhesion in podocytes by regulating the PIP complex. The nephrin phosphorylation, PIP complex formation, and F-actin in Wistar rats intraperitoneally injected with puromycin aminonucleoside were gradually decreased but increased with time, coinciding with the recovery from glomerular/podocyte injury and proteinuria. In cultured podocytes, PIP complex knockdown resulted in cytoskeleton reorganization and decreased cell adhesion and spreading. Nephrin and its phosphorylation were unaffected after PIP complex knockdown. Furthermore, inhibition of nephrin phosphorylation suppressed PIP complex expression, disorganized podocyte cytoskeleton, and decreased cell adhesion and spreading. These findings indicate that alterations in nephrin phosphorylation disorganize podocyte cytoskeleton and decrease cell adhesion through a PIP complex-dependent mechanism.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.183-191
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• 2011

열대작물인 자트로파의 염과 가뭄 스트레스에 따른 생리적 반응과 유전자 발현의 연구를 통해 바이오에너지 작물로서의 기초적 자료를 얻고자 본 실험을 수행하였다. 1. $100{\cdot}200{\cdot}300$ mM NaCl의 염 스트레스와 $5{\cdot}10{\cdot}20{\cdot}30$% PEG의 가뭄 스트레스를 처리하여 잎의 생장, 기공의 전도도, 엽록소 형광, 전해질 유출량을 조사하였다. 자트로파의 잎의 생장, 기공의 전도도, 엽록소 형광, 전해질 유출량을 통한 생육조사 결과 가뭄 스트레스 보다 염 스트레스에서 더 많은 피해를 입었다. 2. 수분 수송과 관련된 아쿠아포린 중에서 JcPIP2가 뿌리, 줄기, 떡잎 그리고 잎에서 모두 고르게 발현하고 있음을 확인하였다. 잎의 JcPIP2는 대조구와 가뭄 스트레스 처리구에서 모두 발현하는 반면, 200 300 mM NaCl 처리구에서는 잎에서 발현하지 않았다. 3. 염과 가뭄 스트레스에서 JcPIP2가 상반되는 반응을 보이는 것은 JcPIP2가 염 스트레스 관련 주요 내재 단백질과 같은 기능을 하는 것으로 판단된다. 4. 자트로파는 염 스트레스보다 가뭄 스트레스에 더 내성을 보이므로 간척지보다는 가뭄지역에서 재배하는 것이 더 유리할 것으로 보인다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제14권12호
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• pp.953-958
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• 2001

The antifuse is a semi-permanent memory device like a ROM which shows the open or short state, and a switch device connecting logic blocks selectively in FPGA. In addition, the antifuse has been used as a logic device to troubleshoot defective memory cells arising from SDRAM processing. In this study, we have fabricated ONO antifuses consisted of PIP structure. The antifuse shows a high resistance more than several G Ω in the normal state, and shows a low resistance less than 500 Ω after program. The program resistance variation according to temperature shows the very stable value of $\pm$20 Ω. At this time, its program voltage shows 6.7∼7.2 V and the program is performed within 1 second. Therefore this result shows that the PIP antifuse is a very stable and programmable logic device.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.4-10
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• 2015

Mammary implants marketed by Poly Implant Proth$\grave{e}$se (PIP) were found to contain industrial grade silicone and this caused heightened anxiety and extensive publicity regarding their safety in humans. These implants were used in a large number of patients worldwide for augmentation or breast reconstruction. We reviewed articles identified by searches of Medline, PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar databases up to May 2014 using the terms: "PIP", "Poly Implant Proth$\grave{e}$se", "breast implants" and "augmentation mammoplasty" "siloxanes" or "silicone". In addition the websites of regulating bodies in Europe, USA, and Australia were searched for reports related to PIP mammary implants. PIP mammary implants are more likely to rupture than other implants and can cause adverse effects in the short to the medium term related to the symptoms of rupture such as pain, lumps in the breast and axilla and anxiety. Based on peer-reviewed published studies we have calculated an overall rupture rate of 14.5% (383/2,635) for PIP implants. However, there is no evidence that PIP implant rupture causes long-term adverse health effects in humans so far. Silicone lymphadenopathy represents a foreign body reaction and should be treated conservatively. The long-term adverse effects usually arise from inappropriate extensive surgery, such as axillary lymph node dissection or extensive resection of breast tissue due to silicone leakage.

• Ocean Systems Engineering
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.99-115
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• 2016

In meeting the technical needs for deepwater conditions and overcoming the shortfalls of single-layer pipes for deepwater applications, pipe-in-pipe (PIP) systems have been developed. While, for PIP pipelines directly laid on the seabed or with partial embedment, one of the primary service risks is lateral buckling. The critical axial force is a key factor governing the global lateral buckling response that has been paid much more attention. It is influenced by global imperfections, submerged weight, stiffness, pipe-soil interaction characteristics, et al. In this study, Finite Element Models for imperfect PIP systems are established on the basis of 3D beam element and tube-to-tube element in Abaqus. A parameter study was conducted to investigate the effects of these parameters on the critical axial force and post-buckling forms. These parameters include structural parameters such as imperfections, clearance, and bulkhead spacing, pipe/soil interaction parameter, for instance, axial and lateral friction properties between pipeline and seabed, and load parameter submerged weight. Python as a programming language is been used to realize parametric modeling in Abaqus. Some conclusions are obtained which can provide a guide for the design of PIP pipelines.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.187-196
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• 2023

Transient receptor potential canonical (TRPC) channels are non-selective calcium-permeable cation channels. It is suggested that TRPC4β is regulated by phospholipase C (PLC) signaling and is especially maintained by phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP₂). In this study, we present the regulation mechanism of the TRPC4 channel with PIP₂ hydrolysis which is mediated by a channel-bound PLCδ1 but not by the G_qPCR signaling pathway. Our electrophysiological recordings demonstrate that the Ca²⁺ via an open TRPC4 channel activates PLCδ1 in the physiological range, and it causes the decrease of current amplitude. The existence of PLCδ1 accelerated PIP₂ depletion when the channel was activated by an agonist. Interestingly, PLCδ1 mutants which have lost the ability to regulate PIP₂ level failed to reduce the TRPC4 current amplitude. Our results demonstrate that TRPC4 self-regulates its activity by allowing Ca²⁺ ions into the cell and promoting the PIP₂ hydrolyzing activity of PLCδ1.

• 한국전자거래학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.89-111
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• 2003

본 논문에서는 로제타넷의 글로벌 표준으로 제시된 구매 프로세스를 국내 기업에 적용할 수 있는지를 비교 분석하여 한국에 적합한 참조 모델을 제시하였다. 우선, 국내외에서 구매 프로세스에 적용된 로제타넷 구현 사례를 조사하였다. 그리고, 로제타넷의 적용을 위해서 국내 제조업체의 구매 프로세스를 분석하고 PIP과 비교하였다. 그리고 구매에 필요한 프로세스를 제시하였으며 국내 실정을 반영한 한국형 PIP 문서를 제시하였다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제33권9호
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• pp.1497-1506
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• 2020

Objective: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and piperine (PIP) are both nutritional supplements with potential use in animal diets. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of GABA and/or PIP treatment on the gene expression pattern of a pig kidney epithelial cell line. Methods: LLCPK1 cells were treated with GABA, PIP, or both, and then the gene expression pattern was analyzed using microarray. Gene ontology analysis was done using GeneOntology (Geneontology.org), and validation was performed using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results: Gene ontology enrichment analysis was used to identify key pathway(s) of genes whose expression levels were regulated by these treatments. Microarray results showed that GABA had a positive effect on the transcription of genes related to regulation of erythrocyte differentiation and that GABA and PIP in combination had a synergistic effect on genes related to immune systems and processes. Furthermore, we found that effects of GABA and/or PIP on these selected genes were controlled by JNK/p38 MAPK pathway. Conclusion: These results can improve our understanding of mechanisms involved in the effect of GABA and/or PIP treatment on pig kidney epithelial cells. They can also help us evaluate their potential as a clinical diagnosis and treatment.

• 신재생에너지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2022

This study evaluated the potential of coffee waste (CW) and used frying oil (UFO) as an additive in the production of pitch pine (PIP) and Mongolian oak (MOK) pellets. Ash contents obtained from CW and UFO were 0.5% and <0.1%, respectively. The calorific values of UFO (31.4 MJ/kg) and CW (26.3 MJ/kg) are higher than PIP (20.6 MJ/kg) and MOK (19.1 MJ/kg). For pellets fabricated using a pilot-scale flat-die pellet mill, regardless of fabricating conditions, moisture content (MC) and bulk density of PIP and MOK pellets satisfied the A1 wood pellet standard for residential and small-scale commercial uses, as designated by the National Institute of Forest Science (NIFOS) of the Republic of Korea. When CW was used as an additive, durability of PIP pellets made with 12%-MC sawdust and MOK pellets increased. The optimal conditions for producing PIP and MOK pellets could be by adding 20 mesh CW as an additive and the using of 12%-MC sawdust. However, durability of PIP pellets and ash content MOK pellets did not satisfy the A1 wood pellet standard of NIFOS. Thus, further research is needed to improve the properties of wood pellets with additives.

• 한국해양학회지:바다
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.171-180
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• 2002

곰소만 조간대 퇴적물에서 인의 각 형태에 대한 시공간적인 분포와 관련 환경 인자를 조사하였다. 퇴적물 내 총인(TP), 입자성무기인(PIP), 총유기인(TOP), 용존무기인(DIP)의 곰소만 전체 평균 함량은 각각 548.8mg P kg$^{-1}$, 426.1mg P kg$^{-1}$, 122.6 mg P kg$^{-1}$, 0.217 mg P kg$^{-1}$로써, TP 중 차지하는 순서는 연중 변화 없이 PIP>TOP>DIP이었다. TP는 여름과 겨울간에, 수평적, 수직적으로 일관된 변화는 발견하지 못하였다. 다만, 줄포천 하구에 위치한 조간대 퇴적물에서 높은 TP가 발견되었다. 시기적으로 대부분의 정점에서 8월에 TOP 농도가 높게 나타나 TP중 28.90%를 차지하는 반면, TIP는 71.10%를 차지하고, 11월에는 반대로 TOP가 15.63%로 급격하게 감소하고, TIP가 84.38%를 차지하였다. DIP의 농도 자체는 낮지만, 뚜렷한 계절적인 변화를 보였다. DIP는 모든 정점에서 8월이 11월 보다 3배 높은 농도를 보였다. 이러한 경향은 11월에 비하여 8월 조사기간 동안 퇴적물 내 함유된 유기물의 절대적인 농도에는 차이가 없으나, 높은 수온에 의하여 수층의 일차생산력이 증가하고, 따라서 상층수에서 퇴적물로 공급되는 절대적인 유기물량이 증가함과 동시에 유기물의 분해율 또한 증가한 것으로 생각된다. 따라서 공극수 내 DIP의 농도가 증가되었을 것이다. 여름철 퇴적물의 표층 하에서 혐기성 조건이 조성되어 퇴적 입자에 흡착되었던 PIP의 일부가 낮은 pH, Eh환경에서 용존 상태로 전환된 부분도 있었을 것이다. 따라서 이러한 변화에 대한 가장 중요한 요인으로 곰소만 조간대 퇴적물 내 인의 분포는 일차적으로 줄포천과 같이 생활하수가 집중적으로 공급되는 곳에서 높은 TP 농도를 보였고, 시기적으로 PIP와 DIP는 강한 계절적인 차이를 나타내었으며 , 이는 주로 하절기 높은 수온과 유기물 함량이 여타 다른 환경을 변화시킴으로써 나타나는 것으로 생각된다.