• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.339-344
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• 2017

본 연구에서는, 생화학 및 기술학 융합 연구의 일환으로, 병원내 환경으로부터 미생물이 추출되고 생화학적 분석으로 통하여 동정되었다. 미생물은 평택 소재 평원 중환자실에서 수집되었다 (2014년 11월 28일부터 2014년 11월 30일). 생화학장비인 VITEK2를 이용하여 11개의 미생물, Micrococcus luteus (or M. lylae), Granulicatella adiacens (M. luteus or M. lylae), Staphylococcus caprae, Sphingomonas paucimobilis, Kocuria kristinae, G elegans, Aerococcus viridans (or Staphylococcus arlettae), Methylobacterium spp., Dermacoccus nishinomiyaensis (or Kytococcus sedentarius), Kocuria kristinae (or M. luteus, M. lylae), Pseudomonas oryzihabitans이 동정되었다. 이후 이산화염소가스를 배출하는 팜이톡이라고 하는 플라스틱 막대와 함께 두고 측정해본 결과, 약 99.9% 이상의 매우 강한 미생물 성장억제가 분석되었다. 팜이톡과 함께 배양된 미생물 플레이트에는 어떠한 세균 집락도 발견되지 않았다. 종합해볼 때, 이산화염소가스를 배출하는 팜이톡은 병원내 감염을 유발하는 미생물에 대한 매우 강한 성장 억제효과를 가지는 것으로 확인되었다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.307-313
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 Isobutyl Acetate와 Isobutyl Alcohol의 공비혼합물을 압력변환증류공정(PSD; Pressure Swing Distillation Process)을 이용하여 99.9 mol% 이상의 Isobutyl Acetate를 분리하는 공정모사를 수행하였다. 압력변환증류공정은 공비혼합물의 상대휘발도와 공비조성이 압력의 변화에 따라 차이가 나는 특성을 이용한 공정이다. 액상에서는 Non-Random Two Liquid (NRTL) model을 그리고 기상에서는 Peng-Robinson equation을 이용하였다. 최적화 방법으로 환류비와 주입단 위치를 변수로 두고 총 재비기 소요 열량을 최소화시키는 목적으로 최적화를 수행하였다. 압력변환 증류공정은 두 개의 증류탑을 필요로 함에 따라 고압 증류탑과 저압 증류탑의 배열에 따른 최적화 조건 또한 비교를 수행하였다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.1028-1038
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• 2007

Human plasma Hp is classified as 1-1, 2-1, and 2-2. They are inherited from two alleles Hp 1 and Hp 2, but there is only Hp 1 in almost all the animal species. Hp 2-2 molecule is extremely large and heterogeneous associated with the development of inflammatory-related diseases. In this study, we expressed entire bovine Hp in E. coli as a $\alpha\beta$ linear form. Interestingly, the antibodies prepared against this form could recognize the subunit of native Hp. In stead of a complicated column method, the antibody was able to isolate bovine Hp via immunoaffinity and gelfiltration columns. The isolated Hp is polymeric containing two major molecular forms (660 and 730 kDa). Their size and hemoglobin binding complex are significantly larger than that of human Hp 2-2. The amino-acid sequence deducted from the nucleotide sequence is similar to human Hp 2 containing a tandem repeat over the $\alpha$ chain. Thus, the Hp 2 allele is not unique in human. We also found that there is one additional -SH group (Cys-97) in bovine $\alpha$ chain with a total of 8 -SH groups, which may be responsible for the overall polymeric structure that is markedly different from human Hp 2-2. The significance of the finding and its relationship to structural evolution are also discussed.

• ALGAE
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.189-196
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• 2012

Twelve morphological characters and the biochemical composition of Undaria pinnatifida f. distans sporophytes growing on the rocky shores of Jindo and Wando and on cultivation ropes in Kijang were measured to determine whether each population could be characterized by morphological features and biochemical composition. The goal of this study was to compare phenotypic variations between populations as they relate to environmental conditions. The sporophytes of the Kijang population were two times longer and 19 times heavier than those at Jindo. Sporophylls of the Jindo U. pinnatifida population were significantly smaller in length, width, frill number, and weight than those at Wando and Kijang. Kijang Undaria plants showed the highest contents of total protein, crude fiber, total amino acids, the amount of essential amino acids, the proportion of total unsaturated fatty acids, and eicosapentaenoic acid. However, the Jindo population showed the greatest content of carbohydrates, lipids, and minerals (Zn and Ca) of the three U. pinnatifida populations. In particular, Zn content of Jindo plants was 30 times greater than that of Kijang plants. Thus, the proximate composition, mineral composition, amino acids, and fatty acids of Undaria pinnatifida plants were distinguishable among the three representative Undaria populations evaluated. These results suggest that morphological and biochemical differences of the three U. pinnatifida populations can be attributed to differences in environmental conditions of their habitats.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제25권11호
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• pp.1588-1594
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• 2012

An 8-wk experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of replacing fish meal (FM) with soy protein isolate (SPI) on the growth, digestive enzyme activity and serum biochemical parameters of juvenile Amur sturgeon (Acipenser schrenckii). SPI was used to replace 0, 25, 50, 62.5, 75, 87.5, 100% of dietary FM and 100% replacement supplemented crystalline amino acid. Healthy sturgeon with an average initial weight of $26.38{\pm}0.24$ g were randomly assigned to 24 aquaria (8 treatments with triplicates each) at an initial stocking density of 11 fish per aquarium and cultured for 8 wks. The results showed that 75.00% or more substitution resulted in a poor weight gain rate, feed conversion ratio and survival rate compared to that of fish fed the control diet (p<0.05), whereas no significant differences were observed between diets of 25.00% to 62.50% substitution. Protease, lipase and amylase activity in foregut, mid-gut and hindgut were significantly (p<0.05) decreased by diets where SPI replacement levels were 62.50% or more. Levels of serum total protein (TP) and globulin decreased significantly from 21.03, 10.34 to 14.05, 5.63 g/L with the increasing dietary SPI (p<0.05), but alkaline phosphatase activity significantly increased (p<0.05). In addition, supplemental crystalline amino acid in the FM absence diet did not improve growth performance, intestine digestive enzyme activities and serum biochemical parameters. In conclusion, the results from this study showed adverse effects of inclusion of SPI in diets on growth performance, feed utilization and serum biochemical parameters in juvenile Amur sturgeon. Based on WGR and replacement ratio presented in this report, a 57.64% replacement level was recommended.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.161-168
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• 1997

나이가 들어가면서 나타나는 여러 가지 변화를 임상적으로 검사하고 측정하므로써 건강상태를 예측하는 것은 노화를 지연시키고 건강한 삶을 유지하는데 상당히 유용하고 기초적인지표가 될 것이다. 점차 증가일로에 있는 노인성 질환의 여러 문제점을 해결하기 위해 노령인구 집단을 정상군과 치매군으로 구분하여 13종의 임상화학 검사를 시행한 결과, 두 집단 사이에서, 임상 생화학적 검사의 양상이 다를 것이라는 예측대로의 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 즉, serum albumin, APase, glucose, GOT, LDH 등의 수치는 정상군과 치매군 사이에서 현저한 차이를 보이는 반면, bilirubin, BUN, cholesterol, creatinine, total protein 등의 검사 수치에서는 별다른 차이를 볼 수 없었으며 , 그밖에 calcium, GPT, Pi 검사 등의 결과에서도 두 집단 사이에서 차이를 보였다. 이것은 치매가 체내에서 많은 생화학적 변화를 일으킴을 시사하고, 치매 발병에 여러 가지 환경 요인이 영향을 미치게 될 것이라는 결론을 유도할 수 있게 한다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.512-523
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• 2002

The objective of this study was to investigate the nutritional status, biochemical parameters, lipid and electrolytes concentrations of the enteral nutrition patients according to the duration of enteral nutrition. Eighteen neurosurgery patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) at K University Hospital were subjected in this study. The duration of enteral nutrition was classified into under or over six month of period. Anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary assessments were performed. Patients' intakes of energy and protein were insufficient, from 82% to 95% of their requirements. Mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC) and mid-am muscle area (MAMA) were significantly lower in patients over six months of enteral nutrition than those in patients under six months. The subjects were malnourished as indicated by nutrition-related parameters such as hemoglobin, albumin, total lymphocyte count (TLC), tricep skinfold thickness (TSF), mid-arm circumference (MAC), MAMC, and MAMA. Serum chloride level of the patients eve, six months of enteral nutrition was lower (94.7 $\pm$ 3.4 mmo1/1) significantly as compared to that of patients (99.3 $\pm$ 3.5 mmol/ 1) under six months. Urinary sodium and chloride levels were lower in the longer time of enteral nutrition patients than those of shorter period of enteral nutrition patients (p < .05). While serum phospholipid level was higher in the patients over six months of enteral nutrition, other blood biochemical parameters and electrolyte concentrations did not show any differences with the duration of enteral nutrition. Neurosurgery patients in the ICU undergoing long-term enteral nutrition tube-feeding were malnourished and had a variety of metabolic complications. The duration of enteral nutrition could affect the patients' nutritional status, biochemical parameters, and electrolytes balance. The patients who require nutritional support over an extended time need the continuous follow-up care and monitoring by the nutrition support team for laboratory, clinical, and nutritional assessments.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.146-153
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• 2006

A passive microfluidic delivery system using hydrophobic valving and pneumatic control was devised for microfluidic handling on a chip. The microfluidic metering, cutting, transport, and merging of two liquids on the chip were correctly performed. The error range of the accuracy of microfluid metering was below 4% on a 20 nL scale, which showed that microfluid was easily manipulated with the desired volume on a chip. For a study of the feasibility of biochemical reactions on the chip, a single enzymatic reaction, such as ${\beta}-galactosidase$ reaction, was performed. The detection limit of the substrate, i.e. fluorescein $di-{\beta}-galactopyranoside$ (FDG) of the ${\beta}-galactosidase$ (6.7 fM), was about 76 pM. Additionally, multiple biochemical reactions such as in vitro protein synthesis of enhanced green fluorescence protein (EGFP) were successfully demonstrated at the nanoliter scale, which suggests that our microfluidic chip can be applied not only to miniaturization of various biochemical reactions, but also to development of the microfluidic biochemical reaction system requiring a precise nano-scale control.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권8호
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• pp.1215-1221
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• 2002

Normal haematological and biochemical indices along with thyroid hormone status were studied in healthy Kathiawari horses of different age groups (yearling, young stock, adults and old stock) belonging to either sex. Effect of both age and sex was observed on thyroid hormone levels, haematological and biochemical indices. In females, hemoglobin levels was significantly lower in yearlings than adult animals while total leukocyte counts were higher in yearlings than equids of other age groups. Sex had effect only on total erythrocyte counts, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration and mean corpuscular hemoglobin in horses of 1-3 years age group (young stock) and on packed cell volume in adult female and male equids. Among biochemical indices, activities of enzymes were observed to be influenced both by age and sex. Creatine kinase, gamma glutamyl transferase, glutamate pyruvate transaminase, glutamic oxaloacetate transaminase and lactate dehydrogenase activities were significantly higher in young and adult equids than animals of other age groups in Kathiawari horses while activity of alkaline phosphatase was significantly higher in yearlings than equids belonging to other age groups in both male and females. However, activity of sorbitol dehydrogenase was unaltered due to both sex and age factor. Albumin, bilirubin direct, bilirubin total, cholesterol, creatinine, protein, triglyceride and uric acid were statistically different in various age and sex groups of horses. Calcium, magnesium and chloride contents were almost same in various age groups of male horses. Significantly higher levels of $T_3$ and $T_4$ were observed in both male and female yearlings as compared to equids of other age groups in both the sexes.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.72-77
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• 2009

Here, we demonstrate that the overexpression of the GroELS chaperone system, which assists the folding of intracellular proteins and prevents aggregation of its biological targets, can enhance the thermotolerance of Escherichia coli strains and facilitate the production of recombinant protein under thermal stress. The overexpression of GroELS led to an about 2-fold higher growth rate of E. coli XL-1 blue than control at $45^{\circ}C$ and induced the growth of the strain even at $50^{\circ}C$, although the growth was not sustained in the second-round culture. The effect of GroELS overexpression was also effective on other E. coli strains such as JM109, $DH5{\alpha}$, and BL21. Finally, we have shown that coexpression of GroELS allows us to produce recombinant protein even at $50^{\circ}C$, a temperature at which the protein production based on E. coli is not efficient. This study indicates that the employment of the GroELS overexpression system can expand the range of environmental conditions for E. coli.