• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.191-202
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• 2021

Purpose: A near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging is a promising tool for cancer-specific image guided surgery. Human epidermal receptor 2 (HER2) is one of the candidate markers for gastric cancer. In this study, we aimed to synthesize HER2-specific NIR fluorescence probes and evaluate their applicability in cancer-specific image-guided surgeries using an animal model. Materials and Methods: An NIR dye emitting light at 800 nm (IRDye800CW; Li-COR) was conjugated to trastuzumab and an HER2-specific affibody using a click mechanism. HER2 affinity was assessed using surface plasmon resonance. Gastric cancer cell lines (NCI-N87 and SNU-601) were subcutaneously implanted into female BALB/c nu (6-8 weeks old) mice. After intravenous injection of the probes, biodistribution and fluorescence signal intensity were measured using Lumina II (Perkin Elmer) and a laparoscopic NIR camera (InTheSmart). Results: Trastuzumab-IRDye800CW exhibited high affinity for HER2 (K_D=2.093(3) pM). Fluorescence signals in the liver and spleen were the highest at 24 hours post injection, while the signal in HER2-positive tumor cells increased until 72 hours, as assessed using the Lumina II system. The signal corresponding to the tumor was visually identified and clearly differentiated from the liver after 72 hours using a laparoscopic NIR camera. Affibody-IRDye800CW also exhibited high affinity for HER2 (K_D=4.71 nM); however, the signal was not identified in the tumor, probably owing to rapid renal clearance. Conclusions: Trastuzumab-IRDye800CW may be used as a potential NIR probe that can be injected 2-3 days before surgery to obtain high HER2-specific signal and contrast. Affibody-based NIR probes may require modifications to enhance mobilization to the tumor site.

• 새물리
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• 제68권12호
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• pp.1308-1314
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 고상반응법을 이용하여 $(Y_{0.85-x}Yb_{0.15})_3Ga_5O_{12}:Er^{3+}_x$ 형광체 분말을 합성하고 그 분말의 형광특성을 연구하였다. $Yb^{3+}$ 이온의 농도를 0.15 mol에 고정하고 $Er^{3+}$ 이온의 농도를 변화시키며 제작된 $(Y_{0.85-x}Yb_{0.15})_3Ga_5O_{12}:Er^{3+}_x$ 형광체의 결정성을 X-선 회절장치를 이용하여 형광체 분말의 결정성을 측정하였다. $(Y_{0.85-x}Yb_{0.15})_3Ga_5O_{12}:Er^{3+}_x$ 분말은 $Er^{3+}$ 이온의 함유량에 관계없이 입방정계 구조의 다결정 상으로 성장하였음을 확인할 수 있었다. 형광광도계를 이용하여 형광체의 형광특성을 관찰하였으며, 980 nm 레이저 다이오드와 분광기를 이용하여 형광체의 상방전환 형광특성을 분석하였다. 980 nm 레이저 다이오드로 여기시킨 $(Y_{0.85-x}Yb_{0.15})_3Ga_5O_{12}:Er^{3+}_x$ 형광체의 상방전환 발광스펙트럼은 553 nm 부근의 강한 녹색 형광과 660 nm에서의 약한 적색 형광을 나타내었다. 형광과 상방전환에 의한 형광의 세기는 $Er^{3+}$ 이온의 첨가량이 0.12 mol 일 때 가장 높게 나타났으며, 에너지 전달 과정을 이용해 상방전환에 의한 형광 특성을 분석하였다.

• 천문학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.49-60
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• 2021

Observations of line of sight (LOS) Doppler velocity and non-thermal line width in the off-limb solar corona are often used for investigating the Alfvén wave signatures in the corona. In this study, we compare LOS Doppler velocities and non-thermal line widths obtained simultaneously from two different instruments, Coronal Multichannel Polarimeter (CoMP) and Hinode/EUV Imaging Spectrometer (EIS), on various off-limb coronal regions: flaring and quiescent active regions, equatorial quiet region, and polar prominence and plume regions observed in 2012-2014. CoMP provides the polarization at the Fe xiii 10747 Å coronal forbidden lines which allows their spectral line intensity, LOS Doppler velocity, and line width to be measured with a low spectral resolution of 1.2 Å in 2-D off limb corona between 1.05 and 1.40 RSun, while Hinode/EIS gives us the EUV spectral information with a high spectral resolution (0.025 Å) in a limited field of view raster scan. In order to compare them, we make pseudo raster scan CoMP maps using information of each EIS scan slit time and position. We compare the CoMP and EIS spectroscopic maps by visual inspection, and examine their pixel to pixel correlations and percentages of pixel numbers satisfying the condition that the differences between CoMP and EIS spectroscopic quantities are within the EIS measurement accuracy: ±3 km s-1 for LOS Doppler velocity and ±9 km s-1 for non-thermal width. The main results are summarized as follows. By comparing CoMP and EIS Doppler velocity distributions, we find that they are consistent with each other overall in the active regions and equatorial quiet region (0.25 ≤ CC ≤ 0.7), while they are partially similar to each other in the overlying loops of prominences and near the bottom of the polar plume (0.02 ≤ CC ≤ 0.18). CoMP Doppler velocities are consistent with the EIS ones within the EIS measurement accuracy in most regions (≥ 87% of pixels) except for the polar region (45% of pixels). We find that CoMP and EIS non-thermal width distributions are similar overall in the active regions (0.06 ≤ CC ≤ 0.61), while they seem to be different in the others (-0.1 ≤ CC ≤ 0.00). CoMP non-thermal widths are similar to EIS ones within the EIS measurement accuracy in a quiescent active region (79% of pixels), while they do not match in the other regions (≤ 61% of pixels); the CoMP observations tend to underestimate the widths by about 20% to 40% compared to the EIS ones. Our results demonstrate that CoMP observations can provide reliable 2-D LOS Doppler velocity distributions on active regions and might provide their non-thermal width distributions.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.121-132
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• 2021

Green facade has a significant impact on building's energy performance by controlling the absorption of solar radiation and improving outdoor thermal comfort through shading and evapotranspiration. In particular, since high-density building does not enough green space, green facade, and rooftop greening using artificial ground plants are highly utilized. However, the level of cooling effect according to plant traits and irrigation control is different. Therefore, in this study, the cooling effect analyzed for a total of 4 cases by controlling the irrigation condition based on hedera and spurge. Although hedera under sufficient water had the highest cooling effect(-2℃~-4℃), had the lowest cooling effect under non-irrigation(+1.1℃~+4.4℃). In addition, hedera under sufficient water had cooling effect than hedera under non-irrigation(-1℃~-8.1℃) and in the case of spurge, it had cooling effect(-0.3℃~-7.8℃) more than non-irrigation. As a result of measuring the amount of transpiration according to the light intensity (PAR) and carbon dioxide concentration conditions, transpiration of hedera was higher than the spurge (respectively 0.63204mmolm^-2s^-1, 0.674367mmolm^-2s^-1). The difference in the cooling effect of the green facade under irrigation condition was significant. But the potential cooling effect of green facade according to plants species was different. Therefore, in order to maximize and continuously provide the cooling effect of green facade in urban areas, it is necessary to consider the characteristics of plants and the control of water supply through the irrigation system.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2000년도 제18회 학술발표회 논문개요집
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• pp.174-174
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• 2000

A strong antiferromagnetic coupling in Fe/Si multilayered films (MLF) had been recently discovered and much consideration has been given to whether the coupling in the Fe/Si MLF system has the same origin as the metal/metal MLF. Nevertheless, the nature of the interfacial ron silicide is still controversial. On one hand, a metal/ semiconductor structure was suggested with a narrow band-gap semiconducting $\varepsilon$-FeSi spacer that mediates the coupling. However, some features show that the nature of coupling can be well understood in terms of the conventional metal/metal multilayered system. It is well known that both magneto-optical (MO) and optical properties of a metal depend strongly on their electronic structure that is also correlated with the atomic and chemical ordering. In this study, the nature of the interfacial regions is the Fe/Si multilayers has been investigated by the experimental and computer-simulated MO and optical spectroscopies. The Fe/Si MLF were prepared by rf-sputtering onto glass substrates at room temperature with the number of repetition N=50. The thickness of Fe sublayer was fixed at 3.0nm while the Si sublayer thickness was varied from 1.0 to 2.0 nm. The topmost layer of all the Fe/Si MLF is Fe. In order to carry out the computer simulations, the information on the MO and optical parameters of the materials that may constitute a real multilayered structure should be known in advance. For this purpose, we also prepared Fe, Si, FeSi2 and FeSi samples. The structural characterization of Fe/Si MLF was performed by low- and high -angle x-ray diffraction with a Cu-K$\alpha$ radiation and by transmission electron microscopy. A bulk $\varepsilon$-FeSi was also investigated. The MO and optical properties were measured at room temperature in the 1.0-4.7 eV energy range. The theoretical simulations of MO and optical properties for the Fe/Si MLF were performed by solving exactly a multireflection problem using the scattering matrix approach assuming various stoichiometries of a nonmagnetic spacer separating the antiferromagnetically coupled Fe layers. The simulated spectra of a model structure of FeSi2 or $\varepsilon$-FeSi as the spacer turned out to fail in explaining the experimental spectra of the Fe/Si MLF in both intensity and shape. Thus, the decisive disagreement between experimental and simulated MO and optical properties ruled out the hypothesis of FeSi2 and $\varepsilon$-FeSi as the nonmagnetic spacer. By supposing the spontaneous formation of a metallic ζ-FeSi, a reasonable agreement between experimental and simulated MO and optical spectra was obtained.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.394-399
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• 2024

An irradiator is developed using two UVA wavelength ranges of SMD LEDs as a curing light source. This module has dimensions of 545×111×300 mm³ and is equipped with a TIR bar-shaped lens made of PDMS silicone resin. The developed irradiator offers high uniformity, with 89% in the centerline of the horizontal axis direction, for two different wavelength ranges of 365 nm and 385 nm. The radiation intensity from the light source module shows highly directional characteristics, and the irradiator provides a maximum irradiance of 1,634 mW/cm² at a working distance of 50 mm. During the initial 5 minutes of operation, the irradiance experiences a rapid decrease. However, this issue is addressed by optimizing the LED's current reduction characteristics and managing the Transistor's temperature rise in the constant current circuit. After continuous operation for approximately 60 minutes. The highest temperature, near the central part of the irradiating surface, reaches 69.7℃, while the lowest temperature, near the edges, is 41.1℃.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2000

Objective: The purpose of our study was to determine the ability of H-1 MR spectroscopy (MRS) to lateralize the lesion in patients with hippocampal sclerosis. Materials and Methods: Twenty healthy volunteers and 25 patients with intractable temporal lobe epilepsy whose MR imaging diagnosis was unilateral hippocampal sclerosis were included. This diagnosis was based on the presence of unilateral atrophy and/or high T2 signal intensity of the hippocampus. Single-voxel H-1 MRS was carried out on a 1.5-T unit using PRESS sequence (TE, 136 msec). Spectra were obtained from hippocampal areas bilaterally with volumes of interest (VOIs) of 6.0 cm³ and 2.25 cm³ in healthy volunteers, and of either 6.0 cm³ (n = 14) or 2.25 cm³ (n = 11) in patients. Metabolite ratios of NAA/Cho and NAA/Cr were calculated from relative peak height measurements. The capability of MRS to lateralize the lesion and to detect bilateral abnormalities was compared with MR imaging diagnosis as a standard of reference. Results: In healthy volunteers, NAA/Cho and NAA/Cr ratios were greater than 0.8 and 1.0, respectively. In patients, the mean values of these ratios were significantly lower on the lesion side than on the contralateral side, and lower than those of healthy volunteers (p < .05). The overall correct lateralization rate of MRS was 72% (18/25); this rate was lower with a VOI of 6.0 cm³ than of 2.25 cm³ (64% versus 82%, p < .05). Bilateral abnormalities on MRS were found in 24% (6/25) of cases. Conclusion: Although its rate of correct lateralization is low, single-voxel H-1 MRS is a useful and promising diagnostic tool in the evaluation of hippocampal sclerosis, particularly for the detection of bilateral abnormalities. To improve the diagnostic accuracy of H-1 MRS, further investigation, including the use of a smaller VOI and measurement of the absolute amount of metabolites, are needed.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.149-154
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• 2005

칼랑코에 단일처리전의 유묘기의 목표는 초장이 짧고 건실하며 분지수가 많은 식물체를 생산하는 것이다. 광과 양분조건은 어린 식물의 생육과 품질에 직접적으로 영향을 준다. 본 연구는 이 시기에 배양액농도와 광강도가 생육과 양분흡수에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위하여, 2조건의 적산일사량(15.8, 7.9 $mol{\cdot}m^{-2}{\cdot}d^{-1}$, PPF)과 3조건의 배양액농도(EC 0.8, 1.6, 2.4 $dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$) 처리를 하였다. 칼랑코에 유묘의 생육조사 결과, 광도가 높을수록 엽면적, 생체중, 건물중이 크게 나타났고 분지가 많이 발생하였다. 이러한 경향은 EC 1.6 $dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$ 이상에서 현저하였다. 초장은 광강도가 낮을수록 컸다. 배양액의 EC 감소분은 배양액의 농도가 증가함에 따라 커지는 경향을 보였다. 생육 단계의 진전에 따른 양분흡수는 광도와 배양액 농도(EC)가 높을수록 많아지는 경향을 나타냈다. 실험기간 중 $NO_3$-N, P, K, Ca은 대체로 고광도에서 저광도보다 많이 흡수되었다. 칼랑코에 유묘기 재배 시, 적정 엽면적, 생체중, 분지수, 초장을 얻고, 식물체의 적절한 양분흡수를 위해서는 고광도 시 배양액 농도를 EC 1.6 $dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$이상으로 관리하는 것이 적절하였고 저광도 시 배양액 농도를 EC 0.8 $dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$ 관리하는 것이 적절하였다. 본 연구결과에서 광도에 따라 배양액 내의 각 무기양분의 농도를 다르게 관리해야 함을 확인하였다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.335-343
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• 2012

세기조절방사선치료는 기존의 3차원입체조형방사선치료보다 표적체적에 최적의 선량분포를 구현하면서 주변 정상조직에 들어가는 선량을 최소화할 수 있는 치료기법으로 현재 임상에서 많은 각광을 받고 있다. 특히 2011년 국민건강보험으로 인정되면서 그 이용이 대폭 증가하고 있는 추세이다. 또한 10 MV 이상의 고에너지 광자선에 대한 방사선 치료 이용이 증가하였고, 이러한 광자선은 타겟, 편평화여과기, 콜리메이터, 그리고 다엽콜리메이터와 같은 원자번호가 높은 물질과 광핵반응을 통하여 광중성자가 발생하게 된다. 특히 다엽콜리메이터 기반의 세기조절방사선치료는 MU를 증가시켜, 결국 광핵반응에 의한 광중성자 발생률을 증가시키게 된다. 이에 본 연구에서는 Rando 팬텀을 이용한 자궁경부암의 방사선치료에 있어 3차원입체조형방사선치료와 세기조절방사선치료 시 발생되는 광중성자의 선량을 정량적으로 평가하였다. 자궁경부암 치료를 위해 Rando 팬텀을 이용하여 3차원입체조형치료계획과 세기조절방사선치료 계획을 수립하였다. 치료실에 Rando 팬텀을 셋업 하였고, 광자극 발광선량계를 복부, 흉부, 경부, 그리고 미간의 표면에 부착한 후 치료계획을 기반으로 15 MV 광자선을 조사시켰다. 측정은 각 측정위치에서 5회 반복 시행하였다. 세기조절방사선치료로부터 측정된 광중성자의 선량을 3차원입체조형방사선치료와 비교했을 때, 복부, 흉부, 경부, 그리고 미간 측정 위치에서 각각 9.0 배, 8.6 배, 8.8 배, 그리고 14 배로 많이 발생함을 확인할 수 있었다. 이는 15 MV 광자선을 이용한 세기조절방사선치료가 조사야 밖에서 상당한 양의 광중성자를 발생시킴을 알 수 있었다. 의료용선형가속기의 물리적인 특성상 광중성자의 발생을 원천적으로 차단하기는 어렵겠지만 의료의 질적인 면이나 암 환자의 삶의 질 향상을 위해서 조사야 외 불필요하게 영향을 받는 정상조직에 대해서는 적절하게 보호할 수 있는 방안이 모색 되어야 하겠다.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.226-233
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• 2023

하절기의 높은 일사량은 작물의 과도한 호흡을 유발하여 광합성을 감소시킨다. 또한 주로 하절기에 발생하는 장마는 온실 내부에 저일조 환경을 유발한다. 저일조 환경은 작물의 생육과 생산량을 감소시키는 원인이 될 수 있다. 본 연구는 하절기 차광과 보광이 오이의 생육과 생산량에 미치는 영향에 대해서 조사하기 위해 수행되었다. 오이 접목묘는 2022년 8월 30일에 플라스틱 온실 2동에 정식하였다. 온실 내부의 광량을 감소시키기 위해 온실 1동에 차광 스크린을 설치하였다. 보광처리는 2022년 9월 7일부터 2022년 10월 20일까지 수행되었다. 고압나트륨등(high-pressure sodium lamp), 백색 LED(white LED, red:green:blue = 5:3:2), RB LED(combined red and blue LED, red:blue = 7:3)를 보광 광원으로 사용하였고, 무처리를 대조구로 설정하였다. 보광 처리는 일출 전과 일몰 후 2시간씩 수행하였고, 보광 광도는 150±20 µmol·m^-2·s^-1로 설정하였다. 식물 초장, 엽장, 엽폭, SPAD는 차광 처리에 의해 증가하는 경향을 보였다. RB LED에서는 차광 처리와 관계없이 경경이 유의성 있게 증가되었다. 과실의 생체중과 건물중은 차광과 보광 처리에서 유의미한 차이가 없었다. 과실의 평균 과중은 수확일이 지날수록 보광처리 간의 유의한 차이는 없었다. 결론적으로, 본 연구에서 하절기 오이 재배 시 50% 수준의 차광 처리는 오이의 생육을 유의하게 향상시켰다. 또한, 보광 대조구에서 생육과 과실 특성이 좋았다. 본 연구는 오이 재배 시 보광 기술을 적용하기 위한 기초 연구 자료로 활용될 수 있다.