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Changes of Hypothalamic GnRH-I, POMC and NPY mRNA Expression and Serum IGF-I and Leptin Concentrations during Maturation of Shaoxing Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos)

  • Ni, Y.;Lu, L.;Chen, J.;Zhao, Ruqian
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제24권9호
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    • pp.1211-1216
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    • 2011
  • Sexual maturity in poultry is controlled by a complex neural circuit located in the basal forebrain, which integrates the central and peripheral signals to activate hypothalamic gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion. This study demonstrated the changes of GnRH-I, POMC and NPY mRNA transcription in hypothalamus and IGF-I and leptin levels in serum of Shaoxing ducks during puberty. Body weight increased progressively from d30 to d120 and at d120 the flock reached 5% of laying rate. A significant upregulation of hypothalamic GnRH-I mRNA expression was observed from d60, reaching the peak at d120. POMC and NPY mRNA expression in hypothalamus showed a similar pattern, which increased from d30 to d60, followed by a significant decrease towards sexual maturity. Serum IGF-I levels exhibited two peaks at d30 and d120, respectively. Serum leptin displayed a single peak at d90. The results indicate that the down-regulation of POMC and NPY genes in hypothalamus coincides with the up-regulation of GnRH-I gene to initiate sexual maturation in ducks. In addition, peripheral IGF-I and leptin may relay the peripheral metabolic status to the central system and contribute to the initiation of the reproductive function in ducks.

기후변화에 따른 고삼저수지의 환경유량 영향평가 (Assessment of Environmental Flow Impacts for the Gosam Reservoir According to Climate Change)

  • 윤태형;강호영;김종석;문영일
    • 한국농공학회논문집
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    • 제58권6호
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    • pp.93-100
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    • 2016
  • This study conducted a quantitative assessment on the environmental flows associated with climate change in the Gosam Reservoir, Korea. The application of RCP 8.5 climate change scenario has found that the peak value of High Flow Pulses has increased by 36.0 % on average compared to historical data (2001 ~ 2010), which is likely to cause disadvantage on flood control and management but the increase in peak value is expected to make a positive impact on resolving the issue of green algal blooms, promoting vegetation in surrounding areas and encouraging spawning and providing habitats for native species by releasing a larger amount of landslides as well as organic matters than the past. However, the decreasing pattern of the peak value of High Flow Pulses is quite apparent with the trend of delay on the occurrence time of peak value, necessitating a long-term impact analysis. The peak value of Large Floods shows a clear sign of decrease against climate change scenario, which is expected to lead to changes in fish species caused by degraded quality of water and decreasing habitats. A quicker occurrence of Small Floods is also expected to make an impact on the growth cycle of aquatic plants, and the reduction in occurrence frequency of Extreme Low Flows is to contribute to increasing the population of and raising the survival rate of native fish, greatly improving the aquatic ecosystem. The results of this study are expected to be useful to establish the water environment and ecological system in adapting or responding to climate change.

Effect of Protein Sources on Rumen Microbial Protein Synthesis Using Rumen Simulated Continuous Culture System

  • Joo, J.W.;Bae, G.S.;Min, W.K.;Choi, H.S.;Maeng, W.J.;Chung, Y.H.;Chang, M.B.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제18권3호
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    • pp.326-331
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    • 2005
  • A rumen simulated continuous culture (RSCC) system was used to study the influence of supplementation of the three different types of protein sources such as urea, casein and soy protein on rumen microbial synthesis in terms of rumen microbial synchronization. The urea treatment showed the highest pH value. Ammonia nitrogen concentration was rapidly increased after feeding and not significantly different in the urea treatment (13.53 mg/100 ml). Protozoa numbers were not significantly different for soy protein and casein treatment compared to urea treatments during incubation. The average concentration of total VFA (mMol) was not detected with significant difference among treatments, but iso-butyrate production showed the highest for soy protein treatment among treatments (p<0.001). The lowest concentration in total iso-acids (iso-butyrate and iso-valerate) production was observed in urea treatment. The soy protein treatment showed no significantly change in acetate/propionate. The amounts of dry matter (DM) out flow showed no significant difference among treatments. Organic matter (OM) flow was the highest for urea treatments and the lowest for casein treatment (p<0.03). The nitrogen flow for casein treatment was not significantly different from other treatments. The efficiency of microbial protein synthesis in terms of microbial nitrogen (MN) synthesis (g MN/kg ADOM) digested in the rumen was highest for casein treatment (58.53 g MN/kg ADOM) compared to soy protein and urea (p<0.05). This result suggests that rumen ammonia releasing rate may influence on microbial protein synthesis in the rumen.

Association of GHRH, H-FABP and MYOG Polymorphisms with Economic Traits in Pigs

  • Cho, Eun Seok;Park, Da Hye;Kim, Byeong-Woo;Jung, Won Youg;Kwon, Eun Jung;Kim, Chul Wook
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제22권3호
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    • pp.307-312
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    • 2009
  • The study of candidate genes is an important tool to identify genes associated with economic traits. Three genes were selected to study the association between polymorphism and economic traits and breed of pigs. Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) takes part in growth metabolism and is one of the candidate genes known to be highly associated with economic traits in pigs. Heart fatty acid-binding protein (H-FABP) is related to back fat thickness and intramuscular fat (IMF) content, and myogenin (MYOG) is associated with the amount of growth rate and lean yield in pigs. By PCR-RFLP analysis, the association between the genotypes of the three genes and the average daily gain, back fat thickness, feed conversion, body length and meat percent in 352 pigs (112 Duroc pigs, 132 Landrace pigs and 108 Yorkshire pigs) were analyzed. GHRH polymorphisms showed differences depending on breed (p<0.01) and were associated with meat percent. H-FABP polymorphisms also showed significant differences among breeds and sex (p<0.01), and were highly associated with average daily gain, feed conversion and back fat thickness (p<0.01) and even showed an association with meat percent (p<0.05). However, the MYOG gene showed no significant effect in this study. These results reconfirmed that GHRH and H-FABP are potential major genes or markers for economic traits.

Fungal Growth and Manganese Peroxidase Production in a Deep Tray Solid-State Bioreactor, and In Vitro Decolorization of Poly R-478 by MnP

  • Zhao, Xinshan;Huang, Xianjun;Yao, Juntao;Zhou, Yue;Jia, Rong
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제25권6호
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    • pp.803-813
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    • 2015
  • The growth of Irpex lacteus F17 and manganese peroxidase (MnP) production in a selfdesigned tray bioreactor, operating in solid-state conditions at a laboratory scale, were studied. The bioreactor was divided into three layers by three perforated trays. Agroindustrial residues were used both as the carrier of bound mycelia and as a nutrient medium for the growth of I. lacteus F17. The maximum biomass production in the bioreactor was detected at 60 h of fermentation, which was consistent with the CO2 releasing rate by the fungus. During the stationary phase of fungal growth, the maximum MnP activity was observed, reaching 950 U/l at 84 h. Scanning electron microscopy images clearly showed the growth situation of mycelia on the support matrix. Furthermore, the MnP produced by I. lacteus F17 in the bioreactor was isolated and purified, and the internal peptide sequences were also identified with mass spectrometry. The optimal activity of the enzyme was detected at pH 7 and 25℃, with a long half-life time of 9 days. In addition, the MnP exhibited significant stability within a broad pH range of 4-7 and at temperature up to 55℃. Besides this, the MnP showed the ability to decolorize the polymeric model dye Poly R-478 in vitro.

두드러기 증례 연구에서 사용된 한약 처방 분석 (Analysis of Korean Herbal Medicine Used in Case Studies of Treating Urticaria)

  • 박중군;강세현;강동원;김규석;김윤범
    • 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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    • 제31권3호
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    • pp.12-25
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    • 2018
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to analyze the use of herbal medicine for the treatment of urticaria in case studies and to find the general tendency of herbal medicine treatment and to establish the primary treatment direction of urticaria. Methods : In the domestic databases, Oriental medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System (OASIS), Korean Traditional Knowledge Portal (KTKP), National Discovery for Science Leader (NDSL), Research Information Sharing Service (RISS), we selected among the case study papers published in the last 20 years using search terms related to "urticaria". Reports related to Sasang Constitutional medicine were excluded and total of 15 papers were finally selected. Results : 23 prescriptions were retrieved from 15 papers. The most commonly used prescription was Seungmagalgeun-tang (升麻葛根湯), and Bangpoongtongsung-san (防風通聖散) and Pyeongwi-san (平胃散) were presented twice. Commonly used herbs are Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (甘草), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (生薑), and Scutellariae Radix (黃芩). 18 out of 78 herbs are belonging to heat-clearing medicinal (淸熱藥) and 16 out of 78 herbs are belonging to exterior-releasing medicinal (解表藥). Concurrent therapies such as acupuncture, pharmacoacupuncture, moxibustion, cupping therapy, ice pack applying therapy were performed and several evaluation methods were used, patient's subjective remission rate was the most used. Conclusions : Through this study, we were able to discover the tendency of herbal medicine prescription for the treatment of urticaria.

Factors influencing serum progesterone level on triggering day in stimulated in vitro fertilization cycles

  • Park, Ju Hee;Jee, Byung Chul;Kim, Seok Hyun
    • Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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    • 제42권2호
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    • pp.67-71
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    • 2015
  • Objective: Elevated serum progesterone (P) levels on triggering day have been known to affect the pregnancy rate of in vitro fertilization (IVF). This study aimed to identify the possible factors influencing serum P levels on triggering day in stimulated IVF cycles. Methods: Three hundred and thirty consecutive fresh IVF cycles were included in the study. All cycles were first attempts and were performed in a single infertility center. The indications for IVF were male factor infertility (n=114), ovulatory infertility (n=84), endometriosis (n=61), tubal infertility (n=59), unexplained infertility (n=41), and uterine factor infertility (n=39). A luteal long protocol of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist (n=184) or a GnRH antagonist protocol (n=146) was used for pituitary suppression. Ovarian sensitivity was defined as the serum estradiol level on triggering day per 500 IU of administered gonadotropins (OS[a]) or the retrieved oocyte number per 500 IU of administered gonadotropins (OS[b]). Results: Univariate analysis revealed that the serum P level on triggering day was associated with the serum estradiol level on triggering day (r=0.379, p<0.001), the number of follicles ${\geq}14mm$ (r=0.247, p<0.001), the number of retrieved oocytes (r=0.384, p<0.001), and ovarian sensitivity (OS[a]: r=0.245, p<0.001; OS[b]: r=0.170, p=0.002). The woman's age, body mass index, antral follicle count, and basal serum follicle stimulating hormone and estradiol levels were not associated with serum P level on triggering day. The serum P level on triggering day did not show significant variation depending on the type or cause of infertility, pituitary suppression protocol, or the type of gonadotropins used. Conclusion: The serum P level on triggering day was closely related to the response to ovarian stimulation.

은줄팔랑나비(나비목: 팔랑나비과) 성충의 행동특성과 서식지 보전방안 (Behavioral Characteristics of Leptalina unicolor (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) and Conservation Methods for their Habitat)

  • 홍성진;김형곤;윤춘식;정선우
    • 한국환경과학회지
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    • 제29권8호
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    • pp.809-818
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    • 2020
  • To conserve the population of a hesperiid butterfly, Leptalina unicolor, inhabiting the protected areas of Jaeyaksan, we provide ecological information on their behavior and propose habitat conservation measures, such as the creation of alternative habitats based on comprehensive information. The behavioral study used a method of re-capture after releasing the butterfly with enamel marks on the wings. Adult behaviors were shown in four patterns: flying, settling on a plant, nectar absorption, and water absorption. Both males and females had the highest proportion of flight movement overall; however, males had a slightly higher proportion of flight movement. As for duration, females spent more time settling on plants to select spawning sites, and males seemed to take a longer time for water absorption activities, to absorb minerals needed to form the spermatophore. The average travel distance of butterflies was 27.5 m for females and 46.7 m for males, with daily activity ranges from 11.2 m to 43.8 m, and 21.4 to 57.6 m, respectively. The most important condition to preserve the habitat of Leptalina unicolor is to maintain the community of Miscanthus sinensis, a food plant. Additionally, because this butterfly has a high rate of water absorption activities, wetlands should be maintained.

체다 치즈의 맛의 개발 (Flavor development in cheddar cheese)

  • 정청송;유상훈
    • 한국관광식음료학회지:관광식음료경영연구
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    • 제14권1호
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    • pp.59-77
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    • 2003
  • 본 연구는 $\beta$-CD처리된 체다 치즈에서의 콜레스테롤 제거 율과 맛의 개발 그리고 쓴 아미노산 물질을 발생을 알아보기 위하여 시행되었다 1) 제어판 (균질화 및 $\beta$-CD처리를 안 함) 2) 우유가공(1000 psi의 우유 균질화 처리, 1% $\beta$-CD처리). 치즈의 콜레스테롤 제거 율은 79.3% 이었다. 짧은 고리의 무지방산(FFA)은 제어된 치즈와 차리 우유를 사용한 치즈 양쪽에서 숙성시간에 따라 증가한다. 5-7개월 숙성시킨 치즈의 짧은 고리 무지방 산의 분해 량은 가공된 묽은 우유로 만든 치즈가 제어된 것보다 더 컸다. 중성의 휘발성 혼합물(neutal volatile compounds)의 생산은 샘플들간에 그리 차이를 보이지 않았다. 쓴맛의 아미노산은 우유 가공된 쪽에서 더 많이 생성되었다. 감각 분석에 의하면 제어된 체다 치즈의 텍스쳐 점수는 상당히 증가하였지만 콜레스테롤이 감소된 치즈에서는 숙성시간에 따라 급격히 감소하였다. 본 연구의 결과는 낮은 온도에서 균질화 시킨 후 $\beta$-CD 처리된 우유로 만들어진 치즈는 효과적인 콜레스테롤 감소와 치즈 숙성이 빠른 반면에. $\beta$-CD 처리에 의한 맛의 저하는 없다는 것을 의미한다.

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열원의 대칭 배열에 따른 압출형 히트싱크의 방열성능 연구 (Effects of Symmetrically Arranged Heat Sources on the Heat Release Performance of Extruded-Type Heat Sinks)

  • 구민예;신헌충;이교우
    • 대한기계학회논문집B
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    • 제40권2호
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    • pp.119-126
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    • 2016
  • 본 연구는 실험적인 방법과 열유동 해석 방법을 사용하여 대용량 압출형 히트싱크의 방열성능에 미치는 열원 대칭배열의 영향을 고찰하고, 이를 바탕으로 제조원가가 낮은 고효율의 히트싱크를 제안하고자 한다. 실험결과를 통해서 유사한 유효 유동단면적을 가지는 경우에 히트싱크의 전열면적이 방열성능에 큰 영향을 줌을 확인할 수 있었으며, 히트싱크의 양면 모두를 이용하는 방열이 훨씬 효과적인 방열이 가능함을 알 수 있었다. 또한, 대칭으로 열원을 배치한 경우가 비대칭 배치보다 효율적으로 방열됨을 알 수 있었다. 해석연구의 결과를 통해서는 실험결과와 정성적으로는 유사한 경향을 확인할 수 있었으며, 실험연구에서 확인하지 못한 질량유량별 및 투입열량별 추이, 단면과 양면 사용의 정량적 비교 등이 가능하였다.