• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.286-291
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• 2011

In this study we investigated effects of supplementation with ethyl acetate extracts of the brown alga Eisenia bicyclis on innate immune cells to evaluate the possibilities as an immunomoulator in exercise stress. Twenty male SD rats were divided into four groups and the treatments were as follows: A, no Eisenia bicyclis extract (EBE) (200 mg/kg) intake and maintained at rest ; B, no EBE intake and undergoing exercise ; C, EBE intake and undergoing exercise ; D, EBE intake and maintained at rest. After 5 weeks of oral supplementation, rats were undergoing intensive swimming exercises for 2 h and sacrificed to assess the effects on peritoneal macrophages, spleen cells and natural killer (NK) cells. We showed increasing effects on nitric oxide-inducible nitric oxide synthase (NO-iNOS) production by macrophages and no effects of NK tumoricidal activity and suppressive effects on spleen cell proliferation in exercise group. However, EBE supplementation suppressed NO-iNOS production by macrophages and increased NK tumoricidal activity and spleen cell proliferative response to mitogen in exercise group. Overall, these results that EBE supplementation has differential effects on innate immune response and could be useful as sports nutrition.

• ALGAE
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.261-273
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• 2017

Fine dust (FD) particles have become a major contributor to air pollution causing detrimental effects on the respiratory system and skin. Although some studies have investigated the effects of FD on the respiratory system, their possible effects on the skin remain under-explored. We investigated the FD mediated inflammatory responses in keratinocytes, present in the outer layers of skin tissues and the transfer of inflammatory potential to macrophages. We further evaluated the anti-inflammatory effects of the polyphenolic derivative, diphlorethohydroxycarmalol (DPHC) isolated from Ishige okamurae against FD-induced inflammation. Size distribution of FD particles was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. FD particles induced the production of cyclooxygenase-2, prostaglandin E2 ($PGE_2$), interleukin (IL)-$1{\beta}$, and IL-6 in HaCaT keratinocytes and the expression of nitric oxide (NO), inducible nitric oxide synthases (iNOS), $PGE_2$, tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ expression in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Further, we evaluated the inflammatory potential of the culture medium of inflammation-induced HaCaT cells in RAW 264.7 macrophages and observed a marked increase in the expression of NO, iNOS, $PGE_2$, and proinflammatory cytokines. DPHC treatment markedly attenuated the inflammatory responses, indicating its effectiveness in suppressing a broad range of inflammatory responses. It also showed anti-inflammatory potential in in-vivo experiments using FD-stimulated zebrafish embryos by decreasing NO and reactive oxygen species production, while eventing cell death caused by inflammation.

• 보존과학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.103-110
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• 2013

1900년대 초반에는 얇은 책의 제본에 스테이플러를 많이 이용하였다. 이러한 책들에서는 스테이플러의 심주위로 종이의 변색 및 바스라짐 현상이 관찰된다. 본 연구는 종이의 변색을 일으키는 물질의 동정 및 원인 규명을 목적으로 한다. 종이의 상태 관찰에는 광학현미경, SEM, 원소분석에는 EDX, 화학구조의 파악에는 FT-IR을 이용하였다. 또한 변색 원인 규명을 위하여, 5종류의 종이에 스테이플러 심을 박아 열화 실험을 행하였다. 그 결과, 스테이플러 심으로 사용되는 철의 산화물의 일종이 종이를 갈색으로 변색 시키며, 종이의 섬유를 짧아지게 하였다. 종이가 변색된 부분에서는 Fe가 높게 검출되었으며, FT-IR 분석 결과 $Fe_2O_3$로 밝혀졌다.

• 보존과학회지
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.421-431
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• 2018

경주 불국사 삼층석탑에서 발생한 무기오염물과 보수물질의 생성 원인 및 재질 특성을 규명하기 위해 분석을 실시하였다. 그 결과, 황색 오염물은 외부 기원 토양 또는 풍화토의 침착으로 인한 변색, 적갈색 오염물은 산화철 광물의 한 종류인 침철석(Goethite, FeOOH)에 의한 오염, 흑색 오염물은 망간(Mn) 산화물이 부재 표면에 고착되면서 암석의 색상 변화를 유발하는 것으로 확인되었다. 과거에 사용된 보수 재료 중 시멘트 모르타르는 외부 환경과 반응하여 백화현상을 야기한 것으로 판단된다. 이를 통해 석탑 오염물질과 관련된 기초 자료를 확보하고, 효율적인 보존처리 방안마련 자료로 활용하였다. 한편, 외부환경에 노출되어 있는 석탑은 오염물 재형성 가능성이 높으므로 지속적인 모니터링을 통한 체계적인 관리가 요구된다.

• 폴리머
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.206-212
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• 2008

알긴산은 $\alpha$-($1{\rightarrow}4$)-L-guluronic acid(G)와 $\beta$-($1{\rightarrow}4$)-D-mannuronic acid(M)로 구성되어 있으며, 생체친화성, 무독성, 생분해성, 친수성 및 상대적으로 낮은 가격으로 인해 창상피복재나 조직공학용 지지체 및 약물운반체 등 생의학적 분야에 널리 이용하기에 적합한 물질이다. 그러나 이러한 특성을 가지는 알긴산 자체는 물에 녹지 않기 때문에 수용성인 알긴산나트륨의 형태로 많이 사용되고 있으나, 그 수용액은 매우 점도와 전도도가 높기 때문에 전기방사에 어려움이 있다. 따라서 전기방사가 가능한 수용성 고분자인 poly(ethylene oxide)(FEO)와 poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)을 혼합하였다. 본 연구에서는 천연 재료인 알긴산과 생체적합성이 뛰어난 수용성 고분자를 혼합하여 전기방사를 통해 나노섬유로 제조하였으며, 제조된 나노섬유는 SEM 분석 및 평균 직경 분석, XRD 분석 등을 통하여 최적 조건을 수립하였다.

• 보존과학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.507-518
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• 2017

Through a combination of scientific analytical methods, the coloring materials used in $20^{th}$ century paintings in historical churches of Baclayon, Dauis and Loay, which are municipalities in Bohol, Philippines, were studied. Inorganic pigments were identified using SEM-EDS and XRD. Iron-based pigments were commonly found in the paintings, yielding dark yellow and brown colors. Zinc oxide was identified as the white pigment in the ceiling paintings of Dauis Church and Loay Church, while titanium dioxide was detected in the column painting in Baclayon Church. Organic analysis showed the presence of Pigment Yellow 3, a synthetic organic pigment. Paint layers, as well as other components of the samples such as grounds and metal leaves, were examined microscopically. It was observed that different types of grounds were applied on different types of surfaces. Moreover, organic pigments were found in combination with white extender materials. Microscopic examination also revealed alterations in the artworks, such as the overpaint layer found in the samples from Baclayon Church cornice and the imitation metal leaf layers applied over the original gilt surface in the Loay Church retablo.

• Ocean Science Journal
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.31-37
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• 2008

As a part of an ongoing search for antioxidants from marine sources, antioxidant activities of 24 kinds of seaweeds (4 green algae, 8 brown algae, and 12 red algae) were investigated. The seaweeds were extracted by acetone/dichloromethane and methanol, respectively. The antioxidant properties of both extracts were evaluated using four different activity tests, including degree of occurrence of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), NO, lipid peroxidation, and GSH (glutathione) in mouse macrophage Raw 264.7 cells. The levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and GSH were measured using 2',7'-dichlorofluorescin diacetate (DCFDA) and monobromobimane as fluorescence probe, respectively. Moreover, the generation of NO and lipid peroxidation products were determined by each method based on the Griess reaction and TBARS assay. Solvent extracts from seaweeds such as Scytosiphon lomentaria, Prionitis cornea, Laruencia okamurae, Callophyllis japonica, Sargassum horneri, Dictyopteris divaricata, Lomentaria catenata, Corallina confuse, Ishige okamurae, and Ahnfeltiopsis flabelliformi exhibited high antioxidant activities in cellular oxidizing systems.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.19-25
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• 2001

This study was performed to examine the antimutagenic and cytotoxic effects of potato vinegar and commercial vinegars(cider, brown rice, persimmon vinegars) on Salmonella typhimurium TA98, TA100 and cancer cell lines using Ames test and cytotoxicity assay, respectively. In Ames test, all vinegars did notexhibit any mutagenicity , but showed substantial inhibitory effects against N- methyl - N -nitro - N- nitrosog -uanidine(MNNG) , 4-nitroquinoline-1-oxide(4NQO), 3-amino-1,4-dimethyl-5H-pyrido(4,3-b)indol(Trp-P-1)and benzo( $\alpha$ )pyrene(B( $\alpha$ )P). The number of revertants per plate decreased significantly when these vinegars(80 ug/plate) were added to the assay system using TA100 strain. Especially, potato vinegar(80 ug/plate) showed high inhibition rate of 69.9% against mutagenicity of B( $\alpha$ )P on TA100 strain. In the cytotoxicity assay, these vinegars also showed prominent cytotoxic activity against human cancer cell lines. Potato vinegar(10 ug/well) showed the strongest cytotoxic effect against HT1080 (fibrosacoma cell) andK562 ( myelogenous leukemia) at the same concentration when compared with other vinegars.

• 한국결정학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.31-35
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• 2002

카리장석을 여러 가지 가스 분위기 하에서 기계화학적으로 처리함으로써 안료의 합성 가능성을 연구하였다. 카리장석에 Cu 및 TiO₂ 분말을 첨가하고, 이를 N₂, O₂, He, CO₂, H₂ 및 공기 분위기에서 유성 볼밀을 이용하여 분쇄시간을 변경시키며 분쇄하였다. Cu를 1 wt% 첨가하고 24시간 분쇄한 분말을 1200℃에서 20분간 하소한 결과 분쇄 분위기에 따라서 다양한 색상이 나타남을 확인하였다. 즉 공기 중에서 분쇄한 소성산물은 녹색, O₂센서는 검은색, CO₂센서는 짙은 녹색, H₂에서는 갈색, He에서는 보라색 그리고 N₂ 가스 하에서는 엷은 푸른색의 안료원료를 얻을 수 있었다

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.347-352
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• 2017

Background: Panax ginseng (PG) has a long history of use in Asian medicine because of its multiple pharmacological activities. It has been considered that PG in a type of white ginseng may induce undesirable thermogenic effects, but not in a type of red ginseng. However, there is a lack of evidence about the correlation between ginsenoside and thermogenesis. Methods: We investigated the effects of PG with different ginsenoside compositions on body temperature, blood pressure, and thermogenesis-related factors in rats. Results: With increasing steaming time (0 h, 3 h, 6 h, and 9 h), the production of protopanaxadiol ginsenosides increased, whereas protopanaxatriol ginsenosides decreased in white ginseng. In both short- and long-term studies, administration of four ginseng extracts prepared at different steaming times did not induce significant changes in body temperature (skin, tail, and rectum) and blood pressure of rats compared to saline control. In addition, there were no significant differences in the molecular markers related to thermogenesis (p > 0.05), mRNA expressions of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma coactivator-$1{\alpha}$ and uncoupling protein 1 in brown adipose tissue, as well as the serum levels of interleukin-6, inducible nitric oxide synthase, and nitrite among the treatment groups. Conclusion: These observations indicate that the potential undesirable effects of PG on body temperature could not be explained by the difference in ginsenoside composition.