• 대한화학회지
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• 제40권8호
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• pp.557-564
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• 1996

각기 다른 양이온$(Na^+, Li^+, K^+, NH_4^+)$을 구조이성질체인 일련의 합성 올리고당에 첨가함으로써, 양이온의 결합정도가 올리고당의 연결위치에 따라 달라지리라는 것을 FAB CAD MS/MS(Fast Atom Bombardment Collision Activated Dissociation Mass Spectrometry/ Mass Spectrometry)를 이용하여 안정성 측면에서 연구하였다. 알카리 양이온화된(cationized) 올리고당들은 양성자화(protonated)된 형태보다 더 큰 안정성을 나타내어 -40 eV의 충돌 에너지 수중에서 연결부위와 작용기들이 분절된 스펙트럼형태를 보인 반면, 양성자화된 올리고당은 -10 eV에서 에서 같은 정도의 분절을 보였다. 첨가된 양이온 중, 칼륨 양이온이 첨가된 올리고당이 다른 것에 비해 안정화되어 triple quadrupole기종의 허용에너지 조건하에서는 분절이온을 생성하지 않는다. 다른 양이온화된 올리고당들은 충돌기체인 argon의 압력이 0.8mTorr 상태에서 양이온의 종류에 따라$Nap^+>Li^+>NH_4^+$순으로 안정성을 나타내었다. 올리고당과 결합하는 금속양이온들은 질소를 포함하고 있는 아미노당에 위치하며, 이는 아미노당을 포함하는 분절이온마다 각 양이온에 해당하는 만큼의 질량이 이동된 분절피크들이 나타나는 것으로 설명 가능하다. 또한 양이온화된 것이 양성자화된 것보다 더 큰 안정성을 지니는 이유는 금속 양이온과 아미노당의 N-acetyl 작용기 및 fucose의 산소 사이에 크라운에테르 형태의 결합을 형성하는 것으로 설명할 수 있다. 이 때 참여한 금속 양이온의 크기 및 연결위치-이성질 부분의 구조적 형태에 따라 결합정도의 차이를 보여 각기 다른 분절스펙트럼의 형태를 나타내며 안정성면에서도 1-6>1-4>1-3 연결위치의 순으로 나타났다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.291-297
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• 2013

Notch1 has been reported to be highly expressed in triple-negative and other subtypes of breast cancer. Mutant p53 (R280K) is overexpressed in MDA-MB-231 triple-negative human breast cancer cells. The present study aimed to determine whether the mutant p53 can be a potent transcriptional activator of the Notch1 in MDA-MB-231 cells, and explore the role of this mutant p53-Notch1 axis in curcumin-induced apoptosis. We found that curcumin treatment resulted in an induction of apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 cells, together with downregulation of Notch1 and its downstream target, Hes1. This reduction in Notch1 expression was determined to be due to the decreased activity of endogenous mutant p53. We confirmed the suppressive effect of curcumin on Notch1 transcription by performing a Notch1 promoter-driven reporter assay and identified a putative p53-binding site in the Notch1 promoter by EMSA and chromatin immunoprecipitation analysis. Overexpression of mutant p53 increased Notch1 promoter activity, whereas knockdown of mutant p53 by small interfering RNA suppressed Notch1 expression, leading to the induction of cellular apoptosis. Moreover, curcumin-induced apoptosis was further enhanced by the knockdown of Notch1 or mutant p53, but it was decreased by the overexpression of active Notch1. Taken together, our results demonstrate, for the first time, that Notch1 is a transcriptional target of mutant p53 in breast cancer cells and suggest that the targeting of mutant p53 and/or Notch1 may be combined with a chemotherapeutic strategy to improve the response of breast cancer cells to curcumin.

• 식물병연구
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.201-204
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• 2008

약용작물인 짚신나물에 발생하는 흰가루병의 병원균은 Sphaerotheca aphanis이고, 장마 전 건조기인 $5{\sim}6$월과 8월 말에서 9월까지 2차례 발병하였다. 흰가루병은 잎, 줄기 및 종자 모두에서 관찰 되었다. 난황유 처리에 의한 흰가루병 방제효과는 1회 처리구의 방제가가 26.9%에 불과하였으나, 2회 및 3회 처리구에서는 80.8%, 82.7%의 방제가를 나타내었다. 처리회수에 관계없이 처리 직후에는 흰가루병의 방제 효과가 뚜렷하였으나 1회 처리구에는 처리 7일 후에는 발병이 다시 증가하였던 반면, 2회 및 3회 처리구에는 처리 후 28일까지도 발병이 억제 되는 경향을 보였다. 따라서 짚신나물 흰가루병은 난황유를 7일 간격으로 2회 처리하는 것이 바람직한 방제 방법이라 생각된다.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제35권11호
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• pp.1139-1145
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• 2011

기존 봉합사를 이용한 미세혈관수술의 단점을 개선한 기계식 미세혈관 문합시스템은 크게 문합링-핀 시스템 및 디바이스로 구분된다. 유한요소해석을 이용한 본 연구에서 문합링파트는 생체적합성과 사출성형 가공성이 우수한 High Density Polyethylene(HDPE)가 적용되었고, 마이크로핀은 SUS316, Ti-6Al-4Nb, Ti-6Al-4V, unalloyed titanium 이상 4가지 재료가 적용되었다. 미세혈관 문합링 마이크로핀의 fillet radius, neck length가 von Mises stress 변화에 미치는 영향을 평가하기 위해 Short Neck(SN)과 Long Neck(LN)으로 구분하고, 필렛이 존재하지 않는 경우(SN-1, LN-1)와 존재하는 경우(SN-2, SN-3, LN-2, LN-3)로 구분하였다. 필렛 유무와 형상에 대한 von Mises stress의 변화비인 Fillet Radius Rate(FRR)와 동일 필렛형상 내에서 neck 길이변화에 따른 von Mises stress의 변화비인 Neck Length Rate(NLR)의 결과를 종합해본 결과 SN-3의 마이크로핀 neck 형상이 가장 안전한 설계 형상임을 파악할 수 있었다.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.445-451
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• 2012

본 연구는 2년간 '홍로'/M.9 및 '후지'/M.9 품종의 적과를 위한 석회유황합제 및 어유와의 혼합처리 효과를 조사하기 위해 진행하였다. '후지' 1년 차에 있어, 만개 시 석회유황합제 1% 또는 2% 처리는 대조구에 비해 정과 및 액과의 유과수를 감소시켰다. 하지만 2차년도에는 석회유황합제 1% 또는 2% 단용처리에서는 정과 유과수의 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 다만 석회유황합제 1%의 3회 처리에서는 1차년도와 2차년도 모두 유의적인 적과효과를 나타내었다. 석회유황합제 1%의 다중처리는 '홍로'에서 가장 효율적인 적과효과를 나타내었다. 1차년도의 경우, 석회유황합제 1%의 2회 또는 3회 살포가 효과적인 적과효과를 보였으며, 2차년도에서는 석회유황합제 1% 1회처리를 제외하고는 모두 유의적인 적과효과를 나타내었다. 첨가된 어유의 경우 대부분의 경우 석회유황합제의 적과효과를 강화하지 않았다. 본 시험에 사용된 모든 처리구는 과실의 동녹 형성에 악영향을 미치지 않았으며, 또한 '후지' 및 '홍로'의 과실 중량, 경도, 가용성고형물 및 적정산도와 같은 과실품질에 영향을 미치지 않았다.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2015

Purpose: This study aims to investigate Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 during Helicobacter pylori eradication in children. Methods: One hundred ninety-four H. pylori positive children were randomized in two groups. Therapy (omeprazole+ clarithromycin+amoxicillin or omeprazole+clarithromycin+metronidazole in case of penicillin allergy) was given to both groups during two weeks. In the treatment group (n: 102) S. boulardii was added to the triple therapy, while the control group (n: 92) only received triple therapy. The incidence, onset, duration and severity of diarrhea and compliance to the eradication treatment were compared. A $^{13}C$ urea breath test was done 4 weeks after the end of eradication therapy in two groups of 21 patients aged 12 years and older to test the H. pylori eradication rate. Results: In the treatment group, diarrhea occurred in 12 cases (11.76%), starting after $6.25{\pm}1.24days$, lasting $3.17{\pm}1.08days$, and compliance to eradication treatment was 100%. In the control group, diarrhea occurred in 26 cases (28.26%), starting after $4.05{\pm}1.11days$, lasting $4.02{\pm}0.87days$, and in six cases eradication treatment was stopped prematurely (p<0.05). The $^{13}C$ urea breath test showed successful H. pylori eradication in 71.4% of the patients in the treatment and in 61.9 % in the control group (not significant). Conclusion: S. boulardii has a beneficial effect on the prevention and treatment of diarrhea during H. pylori eradication in children. Although S. boulardii did only slightly increase H. pylori eradication rate, compliance to eradication treatment was improved.

• Journal of Breast Cancer
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.371-381
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• 2018

Purpose: Immune suppression is common in patients with advanced breast cancer but the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon have not been sufficiently studied. In this study, we aimed to identify B7 family members that were able to predict the immune status of patients, and which may serve as potential targets for the treatment of breast cancer. We also aimed to identify microRNAs that may regulate the expression of B7 family members. Methods: The Cancer Genome Atlas data from 1,092 patients with breast cancer, including gene expression, microRNA expression and survival data, were used for statistical and survival analyses. Polymerase chain reaction and Western blot were used to measure messenger RNA and protein expression, respectively. Luciferase assay was used to investigate direct microRNA target. Results: Bioinformatic analysis predicted that microRNA (miR)-93, miR-195, miR-497, and miR-340 are potential regulators of the immune evasion of breast cancer cells, and that they exert this function by targeting CD274, PDCD1LG2, and NCR3LG1. We chose CD274 for further investigations. We found that miR-195, miR-497, and CD274 expression levels were inversely correlated in MDA-MB-231 cells, and miR-195 and miR-497 expressions mimic inhibited CD274 expression in vitro. Mechanistic investigations demonstrated that miR-195 and miR-497 directly target CD274 3' untranslated region. Conclusion: Our data indicated that the level of B7 family members can predict the prognosis of breast cancer patients, and miR-195/miR-497 regulate CD274 expression in triple negative breast cancer. This regulation may further influence tumor progression and the immune tolerance mechanism in breast cancer and may be able to predict the effect of immunotherapy on patients.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.233-241
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• 2022

Objectives: Asthma is a chronic disease, and the demand for herbal medicines in this field has increased in recent years. The new findings highlight the role of the gut-lung axis in the pathophysiology of asthma. Hence, this study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Glasthma syrup, an herbal formula based on Persian medicine, in improving asthma and regulating intestinal permeability. The formula consists of five herbal ingredients that have anti-inflammatory effects on the respiratory tract, also known as gut tonics. Methods: The study will be conducted as a placebo-controlled, triple-blind, randomized trial. It will consist of a 4-week intervention followed by a 4-week follow-up period. The target sample size is 20 patients with moderate asthma aged 18 to 60 years. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group in equal numbers. Patients in the experimental group will take Glasthma syrup (7.5 mL, twice a day), while patients in the control group will take a matching placebo. Both groups will receive a 4-week combination of a long-acting beta2 agonist and a leukotriene modulator as standard of care. Inhaled corticosteroids can be used as rescue medication as needed. Results: The primary outcomes are asthma symptom scale, lung function, and intestinal permeability. Secondary outcomes include quality of life, symptom recurrence rates, and blood tests. A safety assessment will also be conducted during the trial. Conclusion: In this trial, the effects of Glasthma syrup in patients with moderate asthma will be examined. The study will also assess the effects of the formulation on the gut-lung axis by simultaneously monitoring the gut permeability index, asthma symptoms, and lung function.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.98-105
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• 2012

The focus of this investigation is to evaluate the effect of joining parameter on the microstructure and mechanical properties of welds produced by friction stir lap welding. The dissimilar Al alloys, KS5J32 and AA6K31, were joined by friction stir lap welding technique under several welding conditions, and KS5J32 alloy was placed on the top of AA6K31 alloy. The tool rotation speeds were 1000, 1250, and 1500rpm, and the welding speeds were 100, 300, 500, 700mm/min, respectively. The results showed that two shapes of nugget, such as onion ring and irregular vortex type, were observed with various revolutionary pitch. In all welding conditions, fracture occurred at the soften region of bottom sheet(AA6K31) and the strengths were 64~78% of those of base metal. Fractured positions were classified into three types : HAZ, triple point, void depending on the revolutionary pitch. The actual thickness of specimen at the fractured location was decreased with decreasing heat input. A linear relationship exists between the effective thickness of fractured position and peak load.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.631-640
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• 2012

Objectives : This study mean to confirm the antibacterial activity of a garlic extract widely culturing in our region and was to determine the effect of dentifrice containing 0.1% extracts of garlic on dental plaque and gingivitis in a double blind and clinical studies in 50 healthy adults aged from 20 to 22 years who provided a consent for their participation. Methods : The antibacterial activity was evaluated using triple distilled water and the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method and the minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC) against various pathogens for periodontal disease, such as P. gingivalis 381(ATCC33277), was estimated. The experimental groups classified according to the concentration of garlic extract used: 10,000ppm(A), 5,000ppm(B), 2,500ppm(C), 1,000ppm(D). Oral examination of subjects was performed through clinical periods and on day of baseline, 6, 12, 19, 25 days plaque index and gingival index were scored by Turesky' modified index and Loe & Silness index. After 12, 19, 25 days use of their respective dentifrices, statistically decreases of plaque index, gingival index were shown in both the experimental and the control group, respectively. Results : There was significant antibacterial activity in the "2,500ppm(C)" group against P. gingivalis 381. Experimental group exhibited significantly the lower plaque levels and the higher levels of gingival health by the use of the dentifrices contained extract of garlic from 6 days compare with control group(p<0.05). The degree of decrease was more significant on gingivitis level of the experimental group than the control group(p<0.05). Conclusions : This findings indicated that the oral products containing a garlic extract is effective in preventing and treating periodontal diseases, and has potential value in inhibiting periopathogens.