• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.79-84
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• 1991

The agar diffustion method using Escherichia coli was investigated for determination of Vitamin $B_{l2}$ instead of turbidimetric method using Lactobacillus leichannii (USP XXII method). The turbidimetric method is difficult to control the test organism and it has complicated procedure. From this study, it was found that the agar diffusion method on the determination of Vitamin $B_{12}$ in pharamaceutical preparation is simple and convenient as compared with turbidimetric method. Also we found that the coefficient of variation in reproducibility and the standard error in recovery were 2.18% and 1.83%, respectively.

• 대한미생물학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.103-108
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• 1987

Vibrio vulnificus septicemia is nor-rare diease in Korea. Carriage rate of the orgaism by shellfish is not well known. In this study performance of SPS agar and SGP broth and effect of storage of specimen in the isolaton was determined using the shellfish specimens collected from the coast and market of Koonsan city. Isolation rate was similar with TCBS and with SPS, but the rate became much highher after enrichment in SGP broth. 80% of oyster speimes were positve when inoculated immediately, but the rate dropped rapidly after storage of specimens at freezing temperature for sometime. All of the isolates fermented lactose in 2 days. A few isolates were not identfiable with API 20E system, because of acid prduction from melibiose. Serover 04 was the frequent isolates.

• 한국균학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.316-322
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• 1993

Examination by scanning electron microscopy and potato-dextrose agar medium showed that the dry seeds of R. raetam were externally free of fungi. When planted in sandy loam soil, the seeds become colonized with eleven soilborne fungal species. The fungi were isolated on cellulose agar, pectin agar and lignin agar media. Aspergillus flavus, A. niger, Penicillium capsulatum and Fusarium oxysporum had broad occurrence and recovered on the three media. The production of hydrolytic enzymes by the isolated fungi depends on the substrate and species. P. capsulatum, P. spinulosum and A. niger had wide enzymatic amplitude and they were able to produce cellulolytic, pectolytic and lignolytic activities on corresponding substrates as well as on seed coat containing media. The lignolytic activities of the isolated species except Chaetomium bostrychods and Trichoderma viride were enhanced on applying the seed coat materials as C-source rather than using lignin. Soaking R. raetam seeds in culture filtrates of the most fungi grown on seed coat supplemented media induced pronounced and distinct stimulating effect on seed germination. The most effective filtrates were those of P. capsulatum, P. spinulosum and Sporotrichum pulverulentum.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제24권6호통권205호
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• pp.531-539
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• 1986

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.96-102
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• 2005

This study was to evaluate effects of agar, sodium alginate and carrageenan on quality of Yugwa(Busuge) base. In the base preparation agar, sodium alginate and carrageenan were added 0.0, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0 and 3.0%(w/w), respectively. Volume, shape, hardness, color(L, a and b value), crude lipid content and sensory evaluation(taste and crispness) of the Yugwa base was measured. Volume of the base was higher than control in case of 0.1-0.5%(w/w) agar, sodium alginate and carrageenan, of which sodium alginate was the highest. Shapes were similar to control. Hardness and crude lipid content was decreased proportional to amount of addition of the three seesweed polysaccharides, the whiteness(L-value) was increased but the yellowness(a-value) and the redness(b-value) decreased. Taste and crispness were increased in the case of 0.1-1.0%(w/w) of sodium alginate, but agar and carrageenan decreased.

• Mycobiology
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.274-281
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• 2010

Cordyceps cardinalis was reported in Japan and the USA in 2004, and its fruiting bodies have recently been cultured in Korea. Herbarium specimens preserved at the Cordyceps Research Institute, Mushtech, Korea were revised and identified as C. cardinalis, based on morphological characters and conidial structures. Most of the C. cardinalis specimens were collected from Mt. Halla in Jeju-do. The effects of various nutritional sources and environmental conditions such as temperature and pH on mycelial growth of C. cardinalis were studied. Oatmeal agar, Martin's peptone dextrose agar, and Schizophyllum (mushroom) genetics complete medium plus yeast extract resulted in the best mycelial growth. Among carbon sources, cereals, and nitrogen sources, maltose, oatmeal, and peptone resulted in the best mycelial growth respectively. Mineral salts helped to increase growth rate but only resulted in thin mycelial density, similar to water agar. A temperature of $25^{\circ}C$ and a pH of 7 resulted in the highest mycelial growth. Based on these results, a Cordyceps cardinalis composite medium (CCM) was formulated with 1% maltose, 2% oatmeal, 1% peptone, and 2% agar. Use of the CCM resulted in slightly better mycelial growth than that of other commonly used agar media. Only organic nitrogen sources imparted a reddish pigmentation to the agar media, but this character diminished after several subcultures. A 7 day culture duration resulted in the best mycelial growth.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.149-154
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• 2014

Purpose: This study assessed the effectiveness of three antimicrobial mouthrinses in reducing microbial growth on photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates. Materials and Methods: Prior to performing a full-mouth radiographic survey (FMX), subjects were asked to rinse with one of the three test rinses ($Listerine^{(R)}$, $Decapinol^{(R)}$, or chlorhexidine oral rinse 0.12%) or to refrain from rinsing. Four PSP plates were sampled from each FMX through collection into sterile containers upon exiting the scanner. Flame-sterilized forceps were used to transfer the PSP plates onto blood agar plates (5% sheep blood agar). The blood agar plates were incubated at $37^{\circ}C$ for up to 72 h. An environmental control blood agar plate was incubated with each batch. Additionally, for control, 25 gas-sterilized PSP plates were plated onto blood agar and analyzed. Results: The mean number of bacterial colonies per plate was the lowest in the chlorhexidine group, followed by the Decapinol, Listerine, and the no rinse negative control groups. Only the chlorhexidine and Listerine groups were significantly different (p=0.005). No growth was observed for the 25 gas-sterilized control plates or the environmental control blood agar plates. Conclusion: The mean number of bacterial colonies was the lowest in the chlorhexidine group, followed by the Decapinol, Listerine, and the no rinse groups. Nonetheless, a statistically significant difference was found only in the case of Listerine. Additional research is needed to test whether a higher concentration (0.2%) or longer exposure period (two consecutive 30 s rinse periods) would be helpful in reducing PSP plate contamination further with chlorhexidine.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.178-184
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• 1996

Dryfilm method by using 3M Petrifilm$^{TM}$ has been examined to replace conventional agar method for isolation of microorganisms from foods. The objectives of the present study were to evaluate suitability of dryfilm method as a microbial isolation method and to determine the effect of antimicrobial agent on dryfilm for isolation of microorganisms from foods. Five different foods, milk, ground beef, fishery surimi, Takju and wheat flour were used to isolate the natural microflora in foods and the inoculated Escheri chia coli. Standard method agar (SMA, Difco) and Petrifilm$^{TM}$ aerobic count (PAC, 3M) were used to isolate total microorganisms from foods. Violet red bile agar (VRBA), brilliant green lactose bile (BGLB) broth and Petrifilm$^{TM}$ coliform count (PCC, 3M) were used to isolate coliforms from foods. E. coli broth (EC broth) and Petrifilm$^{TM}$ E. coli count (PEC, 3M) were used to isolate E. coli from foods. Acidified potato dextrose agar (APDA) and Petrifilm$^{TM}$ yeast & mold count (PYMC, 3M) were used to isolate yeasts and molds from foods. Total aerobic plate counts isolated from five different foods by SMA and PAC (3M) were riot significantly different each other at P<0.05 level and were highly correlated each other ($\geq$0.96). Mugwort extract as an antimicrobial agent did not affect microbial enumeratiion of Dryfilm. Significantly higher number of coliform colonies were formed on VRBA than PCC (3M) from ground beef, but they were not significantly different in coliform colonies from milk samples. PCC (3M) and BGLB were not significantly different for enumeration of coliforms in milk and beef samples. Significantly higher number of E. coli were isolated by EC broth than PEC from ground beef, but these were not significontly different for enumeration of E. coli from milk. Yeast and mold counts isolated from Takju and wheat flour by APDA and PYMC (3M) were not significantly different at P<0.05 level. These data indicate that dryfilm method by using 3M Petrifilm$^{TM}$ can be successively used as an alternative to conventional agar method for enumeration of microorganisms in various foods.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.146-154
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• 2010

The objective of this study was to improve the Dasik through the addition of sugar alcohol(xylitol, mannitol, sorbitol, erythritol) and agar during the production of Dasik in order to complement the texture of Dasik. Dasik sample were prepared, and the sensory quality and physical characteristics of the samples were compared and the antibacterial characteristics of green tea Dasik containing sugar alcohol against oral bacteria were also examined. The results are summarized as follows. The moisture content of green tea containing sugar alcohol to improve the physical properties was over 30%. The water activity of the agar-added Dasik was higher than that of the control group. The pH was significantly higher for both the experimental group and the control group. The color L value was the brightest at 59.21 for FAOG, while the a value was the lowest for SG, and the b value was the highest for MG. In the texture analysis, the hardness of the control group was the highest at $5181.04\;g/cm^2$ for SSG. The cohesiveness was the highest at 0.16% for SG and the chewiness was the highest at 182.12 g for MG, while the lowest cohesiveness was determined to be 43.73 g for EG. As for the adhesiveness, the agar, sugar alcohol-added groups were overall negative (-) while SG was found to have the lowest negative value at -39.25 g. In the sensory evaluation, the control XYG group scored the highest in moistness, adhesiveness, chewiness, and overall acceptance. In addition, all groups except SSG exhibited antibacterial characteristics against P. bivia. In conclusion, Dasik with added agar was shown to complement the texture of Dasik due to the added sugar alcohol.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.239-243
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 미네랄오일에 유화제를 사용하여 한천 현탁액을 제조하고 여기에 피브로인을 첨가하여 마이크로캡슐을 제조하는 방법을 개발하였다. 먼저 한천 유화액에 첨가될 유화제의 농도를 10%로 결정하였고 피브로인을 투입하는 속도를 조절하여 피브로인으로 피막이 형성된 마이크로캡슐을 감압건조를 통하여 수분을 제거하고 에탄올 침전물로 회수하였다. 공초점 현미경으로 피브로인 피막이 형성되어 있음과 마이크로캡슐의 90%가 $1.32{\mu}m$에서 $6.0{\mu}m$사이에 존재함을 확인하였다. 에탄올 침전물 형태의 마이크로캡슐과 이들이 분산되는 것을 전자현미경으로 확인하였으며 열중량 분석을 통하여 마이크로캡슐은 중량비로 한천이 51.2%, 피브로인이 13.8%, Span 80이 1.4%로 구성되어있음을 확인하였다.