• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제21권11호
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• pp.1559-1571
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• 2008

A rule was developed to constrain the annual rate of inbreeding to a predefined value in a population with different lifetimes between sires and dams, and to maximize the selection response over generations. This rule considers that the animals in a population should be divided into sex-age classes based on the theory of gene flow, and restricts the increase of average inbreeding coefficient for new offspring by limiting the increase of the mean additive genetic relationship for parents selected. The optimization problem of this rule was formulated as a quadratic programming problem. Inputs for the rule were the BLUP estimated breeding values, the additive genetic relationship matrix of all animals, and the long-term contributions of sex-age classes. Outputs were optimal number and contributions of selected animals. In addition, this rule was combined with the optimization of emphasis given to QTL, and further increased the genetic gain over the planning horizon. Stochastic simulations of closed nucleus schemes for pigs were used to investigate the potential advantages obtained from this rule by combining the standard QTL selection, optimal QTL selection and conventional BLUP selection. Results showed that the predefined rates of inbreeding were actually achieved by this rule in three selection strategies. The rule obtained up to 9.23% extra genetic gain over truncation selection at the same rates of inbreeding. The combination of the extended rule and the optimization of emphasis given to QTL allowed substantial increases in selection response at a fixed annual rate of inbreeding, and solved substantially the conflict between short-term and long-term selection response in QTL-assisted selection schemes.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제17권7호통권87호
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• pp.970-975
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• 2007

국내해안의 젓갈과 김치류로부터 86종의 GABA 생산균주를 분리하였다. 분리된 균주들을 Thin layer chromatography를 이용하여 GABA 생성능이 우수한 AML15, AML45-1, AML72의 3종의 균주를 선발하였다. 선별된 3종의 균주의 아미노산 분석 결과 GABA 생성능이 가장 우수한 AML15 균주를 본 실험에 사용하였다. AML15의 분류학적 위치를 규명하기 위하여 16S ribosomal DNA 영역의 부분염기서열 분석을 실시하였다. 165 rDNA 분석결과 Lactobacillus brevis ATCC 367과 99%의 유사도를 나타내어 L. brevis AML15로 명명하였다. MRS 배지에 최종 전환 농도로 설정된 5%(w/v) monosodium glutamic acid를 첨가하고 배지의 초기 pH를 4.0, 5.0과 6.0으로 조정하여 배양한 결과 배지의 초기 pH가 5.0일 때 GABA 생성능이 가장 높게 조사되었다. GABA 생산배지에 GAD 효소활성에 조효소로 작용하는 PLP를 0. 10. 50과 100 ${\mu}M$의 농도로 첨가하여 아미노산 분석결과 PLP를 10${\mu}M$ 첨가하였을 때 10,424 $nM/{\mu}$l의 GABA가생산되었다. PLP를 첨가하지 않았을 때보다 PLP 첨가 후 GABA 생성이 증가됨을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.65-70
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• 1985

수도(水稻) 병해충(病害蟲)의 동시발생(同時發生) 피해(被害)에 관한 연구(硏究)를 위한 기초시험(基礎試驗)으로 벼멸구와 흰등멸구의 복합발생(複合發生)에 따른 서식처선호성(棲息處選好性)을 확인(確認)코저 감수성(感受性) 품종(品種)인 IR22와 저항성(抵抗性)인 IR36(분벽최성기(分蘗最盛期)부터 흰등멸구에도 저항성(抵抗性)임)을 공시(供試)하여 조사(調査)한 결과(結果) 벼품종별(品種別), 생육시기별(生育時期別) 및 발생밀도(發生密度)에 따라 다소(多少) 차이(差異)는 있으나 일반적(一般的)으로 흰등멸구는 대부분(大部分) 벼 윗부분(部分)에 서식(棲息)하였고 벼멸구는 아래부분(部分)에 서식(棲息)함을 알 수 있었다. 두 종(種)의 복합발생시(複合發生時)의 서식선호성(棲息選好性)은 상대종(相對種)의 발생(發生)에 영향(影響)을 받지 않았고 각각 일정(一定)한 서식처(棲息處)를 선호(選好)하는 경향(傾向)이었다. 벼멸구의 생태형(生態型) 2에 대(對)하여 반응(反應)이 다른 다섯가지 품종(品種)(IR22 및 TN1: 감수성(感受性), Triveni 및 ASD7: 중정도저항성(中程度抵抗性), IR42: 抵抗性)을 공시(供試)하여 문고병(紋枯病)과 벼멸구의 동시발생(同時發生)에 의한 피해(被害)를 조사(調査)한 결과(結果) 병해충(病害蟲)의 동시발생(同時發生) 피해(被害)는 병원균(病原菌)이 단독발생(單獨發生)했을 때 보다 문고병(紋枯病)의 발병(發病)을 현저(顯著)히 조장(助長)시켰으며 병증(病症)의 발현속도(發現速度)도 빨랐고 균계생장(菌系生長)도 왕성(旺盛)하여 감염기(感染器)(infection structure)의 형성(形成)도 풍부(豊富)하였다. 벼멸구의 생태형(生態型) 2에 대(對)한 품종(品種) 반응(反應)과는 상관없이 벼멸구와 문고병(紋枯病)과의 동시발생(同時發生)은 벼멸구 단독발생(單獨發生)에 비(比)하여 더 심한 고사현상(枯死現象)(hopperburn)을 일으켰다. 즉 문고병(紋枯病) 병원균(病原菌)과 벼멸구의 동시발생(同時發生)은 상승적(相乘的) 피해(被害)가 나타남을 확인(確認)하였다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.481-488
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• 2003

Insulin-like Growth Factors (IGFs) and IGF-binding protein act as intra-ovarian regulators that modulate the proliferation and differentiation of the granulosa and theca cells. Moreover, the IGF system is involved in metabolism by modulating the synthesis and degradation of glycogen and protein in animals. However the effect of the IGF system on egg productivity or body growth in KNOC has not been studied in depth. Therefore, this study was performed to investigate differences of serum IGFs and binding protein expressions between two groups showing high and low egg production or body weight and to elucidate the relationship of IGFs with egg productivity and body growth. KNOCs were divided into high and low groups depending on their egg productivity or body growth, and sera were collected every 10 wk from 20 till 60 wk. Serum IGF-I and -II concentration were measured by RIA using human and mouse antiserum and chicken standards. IGFBP was detected by Western ligand blotting. IGF-I concentrations were significantly greater in the high egg production group compared with those in the low egg production group (30 wk, p<0.01; 20 and 40 wk, p<0.05). Also, differences in IGF-II amounts between the two groups were detected at 60 wk (p<0.05). But IGFBPs in the low egg production group were more intense than that in the high egg production group through the egg laying period. The correlation between IGF-I concentration and number of egg production is significantly positive (20 wk, r=0.2729: p<0.05; 40 wk, r=0.3500: p<0.01), while IGF-II shows no correlation with egg productivity. In male KNOC, IGF-I and -II concentrations in the high body weight group are lower than that in the low body weight group. Body weight also shows a negative correlation with the serum IGF-II concentration in male chickens (20 wk, r=-0.5901: p<0.01). Consequently, we suggest that IGFs and binding protein are (in)directly involved in the egg productivity and body growth in KNOC.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.63-68
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• 2013

Activeness of exercise is critical for stroke rehabilitation so that application of stimulation in response to patient's intention would be effective in FES cycling. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between muscle reaction force (MRF) and electromyogram (EMG) during cycling exercise, for the future usage of MRF as patients' intention signal. Seven young men ($24{\pm}1.63$ yrs) participated in this study. Cycling speed was set to 20 RPM and 60 RPM. MRF and EMG were measured in the vastus lateralis muscle of right leg. Active cycling was performed at the maximal load (16 Nm) of an ergometer. Angle dependent artifact in MRF was measured from passive cycling and was subtracted from the MRF of active cycling. The delay of MRF with respect to EMG envelope and their correlation coefficients were derived from the best of cross correlation. MRF was significantly correlated with EMG amplitude in all subjects (p<0.01). Their mean correlations were 0.84 and 0.91 for 20 RPM and 60 RPM, respectively. Mean delay in MRF was 59.14 ms and 53.14 ms for 20 RPM and 60 RPM, respectively. The result suggests that MRF can be used to assess patient's intention for exercise as a substitute to EMG. The method may be applied to FES cycling to encourage patient's effort which is critical for stroke rehabilitation.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제16권8호
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• pp.1143-1150
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• 2003

This study was conducted to investigate in vitro methane production of feed ingredients and relationship between the content of crude nutrients and methane production. Feed ingredients (total 26) were grouped as grains (5 ingredients), brans and hulls (8), oil seed meals (9) roughages (3), and animal by-product (1) from their nutrient composition and their methane production protential were measured by in vitro gas test. Among the groups, the in vitro methane productions for both 6 and 24 h incubation were highest in grains, followed by brans and hulls, oil meals and roughages, animal byproducts. Within the group of grains, methane production from wheat flour was the highest, followed by wheat, corn, tapioca, and then oat. Within the brans and hulls, soybean hull showed the highest methane production and cotton seed hull, the lowest. Methane production from oil meals was lower compared with grains and brans and hulls, and in decreasing order production from canola meal was followed by soybean meal, coconut meal, and corn germ meal (p<0.01). Three ingredients were selected and the interactions among feed ingredients were evaluated for methane production. Correlation coefficient between measured and estimated values of the combinations were 0.91. Methane production from each feed ingredient was decreased with increasing amount of crude fiber (CF), protein (CP) and ether extract (EE), whereas positive relationship was noted with the concentrations of N-free extract (NFE). The multiple regression equation (n=134) for methane production and nutrient concentrations was as follows. Methane production (ml/0.2 g DM)=(0.032${\times}$CP)-(0.057${\times}$EE)-(0.012${\times}$CF)+(0.124${\times}$NFE) (p<0.01; $R^2$=0.929). Positive relationship was noted for CP and NFE and negative relationship for CF and EE. It seems possible to predict methane production potential from nutritional composition of the ingredients for their effective application on formulating less methane emitting rations.

• 한국잠사곤충학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.73-81
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• 1987

전국 각 제사공장에서 사용하고 있는 제사용수의 수원별 수질을 분석하여 제시용수로서의 적합여부를 판정하는 동시에 수질의 개선방안을 강구코자 시험한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 27개업체의 제사용수원은 하천수 14개업체, 지하수 9개업체, 혼합수 4개업체이며, 혼합수의 혼합수원은 하천수와 지하수의 혼합이 3개업체, 하천수와 우물물 혼합이 1개업체였다. 2. 분포건수 42건을 수질형별로 분류하면 수검형수질이 6건, 중건형수질이 6건, 조경형수질이 11건, 유해형수질이 6건, 기타 2개수질의 중간에 해당되는 수질형이 13건이었다. 3. 제사용수로서 적합한 수질은 40%정도이고, 제사공정은 조정으로 개선가능한 용수는 30%이며 30%정도는 용수교체 또는 개질을 요하는 용수였다. 4. Total carbonate, Electric conductivity, Chloricion이 많은 용수는 가정하수, 폐기물처리장, 축사 등에 심하여 제사공정에 지장이 우려되는 용수를 사용하는 업체가 7개업체였다. 5. 전반적인 수질내용은 pH가 낮아졌고, ('70년 대비) Total hardness는 높아졌으며 Carbonic acid(H2CO3), Hydrogen carbonate(HCO3-)가 높아져 Total acidity, M-alkalinity가 높아졌으며, 용존무기질성분이 많이 검출되었다. 6. pH가는 Acidity성분인 Carbonic acid(H2CO3)와 Alkalinity성분인 Hydrogen carbonate(HCO3-) 향유비에 따라 결정되므로 sericin의 용해를 촉진 또는 억제하기 위햐여, 개질코자 할 때에는 반드시 Total carbonate를 파악한 후 수질에 따라서 적합한 pH 값으로 조정하여야 한다. 7. Total hardness와 Electric conductivity의 상관계는 r=0.9145, y=15.967+0.2774x로서 고도의 상관성이 있었으며, Electric conductivity를 일으키는 물질은 제사용수에서 calcium과 Magnesium이었다. 8. 설문조사결과 제사업체에서 문제가 되는 수질항목은 Total carbonate, pH, M-alkalinity, Iion, Acidity, Turbidit, Colority순이었다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.17-21
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• 2012

Objectives: Asbestos-related diseases (ARDs) have increased globally over the decades, causing an economic burden and increased health care costs. It is difficult to predict the risk of development of ARDs and of respiratory disability among workers with a history of asbestos exposure. Blood based biomarkers have been reported as promising tools for the early detection of malignant mesothelioma. This study investigated whether serum soluble mesothelin-related peptide (SMRP) would reflect severity of disablement in compensable ARDs. Methods: SMRP levels were measured in a cohort of 514 asbestos-exposed subjects. Severity of ARDs was assessed by a Medical Authority comprising four specially qualified respiratory physicians. Severity of ARDs and SMRP levels were compared. Results: Mean (standard deviation) serum SMRP level in the population with compensable ARDs (n = 150) was 0.95 (0.65) nmol/L, and was positively associated with disability assessment (p = 0.01). Mean SMRP level in healthy asbestos-exposed subjects was significantly lower than those with pleural plaques (p < 0.0001) and in subjects with ARDs who received compensation (p < 0.01). Conclusion: This study indicates that serum SMRP levels correlate with severity of compensable ARDs. Serum SMRP could potentially be applied to monitor progress of ARDs. Further prospective work is needed to confirm the relationship between SMRP and disability assessment in this population.

• Journal of the korean society of oceanography
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2002

Cable voltage was measured simultaneously at Hamada, Japan and Pusan, Korea, using an inservice telephone cable from March to December 1990. The spectral and harmonic analyses of these data sets show that tidal signals are dominant, and that tidal constituents $M_2$ and $O_1$, which are not affected by solar geomagnetic variations, have almost the same amplitude and are of opposite phase to each other. comparing the voltage difference in 1990 with that measured using the now abandoned cable in 1998, there are dominant tidal signals at the same periods in both data sets. They have approximately the same amplitude and phase for $M_2andO_1$. The relationship between the observed voltage and the volume transport through the Korea Strait can be considered robust and stable over time. The conversion factor from voltage to transport is estimated to be $11.9{\times}10^6m^3S^{-1}volt^{-1}$ by comparing the amplitude of model-derived $M_2$ tidal transport with that of the voltage difference in 1998. This value changes to $8.6{\times}10^6m^3S^{-1}volt^{-1}$ when taking into consideration the horizontal electric current effect. This effect depends on the downstream length scale of the flow. To obtain a more reliable and stable conversion factor from voltage to transport, the voltage should be compared with observed sub-tidal transports, which may have long downstream length scales.

• 한국초지조사료학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.79-86
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• 1987

This study was carried out to investigate the relationships and the variations of agronomic characteristics in the shoot and root part of grasses for the basic data of the development, the management and the utilization of pasture in the forest. This study was conducted with 0% (full sunlight), 25%, 50% and 75% of shading degrees after orchardgrass, timothy, perennial ryegrass, ladino clover and orchardgrass dominated mixture were planted on Aug. 25 in 1984. The results are summarized as follows: 1. Dry matter yield in 25% of shading was increased 3-1 7% compared with 0% (full sunlight), while 50 and 75% of shading were decreased 28-35% and 44-60%, respectively. Dry matter yield of timothy, perennial ryegrass and ladino clover were decreased 10, 8 and 33%, respectively, compared with orchardgrass, but there was little difference between orchard grass and mixture. 2. Root distribution by different shading degrees was the maximum at 25%, followed by 0, 50 and 75% of shading degrees. Root distribution among different species was the maximum at orchardgrass, followed by perennial ryegrass and timothy. Especially, root distribution of timothy was very little compared with different species. And significantly positive correlation was observed in the relationship between root weight and dry matter yield (r=0.8 102**). 3. The physiological activity of root by different shading degrees was declined by more shading. 4. The length and the percentage of blade by different shading degrees was an increase tendency by more shading. The length and the percentage of blade among different species was followed by timothy, perennial ryegrass and orchardgrass, in that order. And the correlation between the percentage of blade and dry matter yield was significantly negative.