• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.95-100
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• 2011

DREAM (downstream regulatory element antagonistic modulator) is a calcium-binding protein that regulates dynorphin expression, promotes potassium channel surface expression, and enhances presenilin processing in an expression level-dependent manner. However, no molecular mechanism has yet explained how protein levels of DREAM are regulated. Here we identified group I mGluR (mGluR1/5) as a positive regulator of DREAM protein expression. Overexpression of mGluR1/5 increased the cellular level of DREAM. Up-regulation of DREAM resulted in increased DREAM protein in both the nucleus and cytoplasm, where the protein acts as a transcriptional repressor and a modulator of its interacting proteins, respectively. DHPG (3,5-dihydroxyphenylglycine), a group I mGluR agonist, also up-regulated DREAM expression in cortical neurons. These results suggest that group I mGluR is the first identified receptor that may regulate DREAM activity in neurons.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.380-387
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• 2017

In this study, unstable CaO was converted into a stable Ca compound by using carbonation in a circulating fluidized bed boiler of fly ash to confirm material usability as cement admixture; also undertaken was carbonation test and mortar to examine chemical and physical change by measuring absorption rate and compressive strength. To investigate the chemical properties of circulating fluidized bed boiler fly ash, XRD and TG-DTA were used to determine how the properties of the reaction product change quantitatively during carbonation. In order to stabilize CaO, carbonation of CaO is considered to be the most desirable process. This is because $CaCO_3$, which is a Ca compound, was produced by carbonate reaction of unstable CaO, and decrease of the absorption rate and improvement of the compressive strength were observed when the carbonated fly ash was replaced with cement.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.110-116
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• 2018

Since a transmembrane protein, TMEM16A, also called anoctamin 1 (ANO1), was identified as a bona fide calcium ($Ca^{2+}$)-activated chloride ($Cl^-$) channel (CaCC), there have been many reports on its expression and function. However, limited information on ANO1 expression and function in the brain is still available. In this study, we tried to reexamine expression patterns of ANO1 in the mouse cerebellum and further characterize ANO1-expressing components by immunohistochemical analyses. Strong ANO1 immunoreactivity was observed as large puncta in the granule cell layer and weak to moderate immunoreactivities were observed as small puncta in the molecular and Purkinje cell layers. Double-label experiments revealed that ANO1 did not colocalize with cerebellar neuronal population markers, such as anti-calbindin and anti-NeuN, while it colocalized or intermingled with a presynaptic marker, anti-synaptophysin. These results demonstrate that ANO1 is mainly localized at presynaptic terminals in the cerebellum and involved in synaptic transmission and modulation in cerebellar information processing.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.189-201
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• 2019

Recent advances in the concrete technology are aiding in minimizing the use of conventional materials by substituting by-products of various industries and energy sources. A large amount of stone waste i.e., dust and slurry form both are being originated during natural stone processing and causing deadily effects on the environment. The disposal problem of stone waste can be resolved effectively by using waste in construction industries. In present work, Kota stone slurry powder, as a substitution of cement was used along with accelerators namely calcium nitrate and triethanolamine as additives, to study their impact on various properties of the concrete mixtures. Kota stone slurry powder (7.5%), calcium nitrate (1%) and triethanolamine (0.05%) were used separately as well in combination in different concrete mixtures. Mechanical Strength, modulus of elasticity and electrical resistivity of concrete specimens of different mix proportions under water curing were studied experimentally. The durability properties in terms of strength and electrical resistivity against sulphate and chloride solution attack at various curing ages were also studied experimentally. Results showed that accelerators and Kota stone slurry powder separately enhanced the mechanical strength and electrical resistivity; but, their combination decreased strength at all curing ages. The durability of concrete specimens was also affected under the exposure to chemical attack too. Kota stone slurry powder found to be the most effective material among all materials. Material characterization was also done to study the microstructural properties.

• 한국주조공학회지
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.114-119
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• 2015

This paper reports the effect of a refractory crucible type on the microstructure of duplex stainless steel (DSS) cast with the addition of gadolinium using air-induction melting. Grade 4A DSSs with 1 wt% of gadolinium (Gd) were fabricated in various crucibles including alumina ($Al_2O_3$), magnesia (MgO), calcia (CaO) coated with yttria ($Y_2O_3$) and graphite. The standard free energies of the formation of calcium and yttrium oxide were lower than those of gadolinium oxide and other crucible elements based oxide. The yield of Gd in DSS using $Al_2O_3$, MgO, CaO-coated $Y_2O_3$ and graphite was 5, 19, 83 and 96%, respectively. As Gd yield increased, the amount of Gd-based inclusions increased, the size of the inclusions were reduced, and the inclusions became evenly distributed.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.10-18
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• 2005

화력발전소의 배연탈황공정에서 발생된 탈황석고의 용도확대 및 천연 무수석고의 대체 가능성을 조사하기 위하여 탈황석고로부터 건식 열처리법에 의한 무수석고의 제조특성 및 탈황 무수석고에 대하여 시멘트 및 콘크리트 2차 제품으로의 적용 특성을 조사하였다. 탈황석고로부터 Ⅱ형 무수석고의 상전이는 700$^{\circ}C$ 부근에서 완전히 종료되었고, 이러한 Ⅱ형 무수석고의 상전이 과정에서 입자크기의 변화 등을 확인할 수 있었다. 천연 무수석고와 탈황 이수석고로부터 제조된 무수석고는 화학성분 조성, 입자크기, 열적특성 등의 물성이 유사하였다. 무수석고를 시멘트나 콘크리트 2차 제품에 적용시킬 때 부식문제를 발생시킬 수 있는 황산기(SO$_4^{2-}$)의 용출실험 결과, 700$^{\circ}C$에서 1시간 열처리로 제조된 탈황 무수석고는 천연 무수석고에 비하여 황산기의 용출량이 약 50 wt.% 감소됨을 확인할 수 있었고, 소석회(Ca(OH)$_2$) 3 wt.%의 첨가에 의해 황산기의 용출량이 천연 무수석고에 비하여 약 70 wt.% 감소시킬 수 있었다. 탈황 무수석고를 시멘트 및 콘크리트 2차 제품에 적용시킨 결과, 압축강도 등의 물성이 천연무수석고에 비하여 동등 또는 우수함을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.369-382
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• 2023

We examined the changes in the physicochemical quality characteristics and antioxidant activity of fresh-cut Fuji apples (Malus pumila) during processing and storage after treatment with browning inhibitors. The primary aim was to elucidate processing suitability and storability. We observed that in the processing stage of slicing fresh Fuji apples, there were no significant differences in 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2'-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) radical scavenging ability and ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). However, after NaClO treatment, total flavonoid and total polyphenol contents decreased. When freshcut Fuji apples were treated with browning inhibitors and stored at 4℃, the L value and hardness decreased; however, the weight loss rate increased based on the storage period of all fruit groups treated with Citrus unshiu Markovich (CuM), calcium ascorbate (CA), and ascorbic acid (AA). The pH increased after 2 days of storage in 1% CuM and after 6 days of storage in 1% CA; however, no changes in pH were observed during the storage period in 1% AA. The DPPH radical scavenging activity was generally good under storage conditions of 1% AA at 4℃ and 1% CA at 20℃. Furthermore, FRAP remained relatively constant under storage conditions of 1% CA. The quality characteristics and antioxidant activity of fresh-cut fruits during processing and storage can be used as basic data for industries. Furthermore, we can gain confidence in quality improvements by improving the production and distribution environment of fresh-cut agricultural products.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.685-694
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• 2010

The present study investigated the combined effects of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and organic acid salts on the quality and shelf-life of Hanwoo ground beef patties. The ground beef containing 500 ppm of ascorbic acid was prepared with air-packaging (Air-P), high oxygen-MAP (70% $O_2$+30% $CO_2$/OxyMAP), and nitrogen-MAP (100% $N_2$/NitroMAP), in combination with organic acid salts (1500 ppm of sodium acetate and 500 ppm of calcium lactate). The samples were stored for 11 d at $5^{\circ}C$. The pH value of ground beef patties decreased during storage in all the treatments. The ground beef patties with organic acid salts showed relatively higher level of pH during storage compared with non-added patties (p<0.05). Lipid oxidation was accelerated in OxyMAP while it was delayed in NitroMAP treated with organic acid salts. Nitro-MAP treated with organic acid salts was effective in stabilizing the color characteristics of lightness (CIE $L^*$) and redness (CIE $a^*$) during storage. Oxygen content in MAP was shown to be a more important factor affecting color stability and lipid oxidation of ground beef than organic acid salts. The aerobic and anaerobic bacterial counts were reduced both in OxyMAP and NitroMAP (p<0.05), and the lactic acid bacteria was inhibited by Oxy-MAP (p<0.05). Coliform bacteria decreased during storage as pH value was decreased in all treatments. According to the sensory evaluation, the ground beef patties in NitroMAP showed the best quality among all treatments during storage. Therefore, Hanwoo ground beef patties added with sodium acetate and calcium lactate and packed with NitroMAP showed better quality characteristics than other treatments. This packaging method is recommended and could be utilized for packaging hanwoo ground beef patties for improving quality and extending shelf-life.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.651-656
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• 2007

싱싱회 부산물인 어류 프레임을 보다 효율적으로 이용하기 위하여 넙치 frame을 주성분으로 하는 스낵의 제조를 시도하였고, 아울러 이의 성분특성도 검토하였다. 넙치 프레임은 중금속 및 휘발성염기질소 함량으로 미루어 보아 스낵의 원료로 적절하리라 판단되었다. 스낵의 휘발성염기질소 함량, 수분활성 및 관능검사 결과 등으로 미루어 보아 넙치 프레임 분말의 최적 대체비율은 3%로 판단되었다. 총 아미노산 함량은 프레임 첨가 스낵이 무첨가 스낵보다 높았으며, 두 스낵 모두 주요 아미노산은 aspartic acid, glutamic, proline 및 leucine 등이었다. 또한 프레임 첨가 스낵의 칼슘 및 인의 함량은 각각 492.3 mg/100 g 및 270.3 mg/100 g으로 무첨가 스낵의 이들 함량에 비하여 높아 의미가 있었고, 칼슘/인의 비율도 1.82로 칼슘 흡수가 기대되는 비율이었다. 이상의 결과로 미루어 보아 프레임 스낵은 구성아미노산의 및 무기질 강화면에서 의미 있는 수산가공품으로 판단되었다.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.80-87
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• 2003

수산가공부산물인 갑오징어갑과 수산가공 폐수 유래 수용성 단백질의 효율적 이용을 위한 일련의 연구로 유기산 처리 갑오징어갑 칼슘제 (이하 칼슘제)를 이용한 surimi의 가공폐수로부터 고분자 수용성 단백질의 분리를 시도하였고, 아울러 분리된 고분자 수용성단백질의 특성에 대하여 살펴보았다. 총질소, pH, COD, 탁도 및 수율의 결과로 미루어 보아 surimi의 가공폐수로부터 수용성 단백질의 회수를 위한 칼슘제의 최적 처리농도는 $1.0\%$로 판단되었다. SDS-PACE의 결과 칼슘제 처리에 의해 대부분의 고분자화합물 만이 회수되었고, 저분자 화합물의 잔존으로 COD는 높아 칼슘제 처리에 의한 폐수처리 효과는 미미하여 열처리 등의 병행처리가 있어야 하리라 판단되었다. 회수 단백질의 일반성분은 수분이 $78.4\%,$ 단백질이 $14.1\%,$ 지방이 $1.0\%,$ 회분이 $5.7\%$를 나타내었고, 시판 surimi와 비교하였을 때 회분이 높았으나, 기타 성분의 경우 거의 차이가 없었다, 또한 회수 단백질의 백석도는 시판 surimi보다 높았으며, 구성아미노산의 조성도 유사하였다. 시판 surimi에 대하여 회수 단백질을 $5\%$ 대체하여 어묵을 제조한 결과 관능적으로 백색도 및 조직감에서 차이가 인지되지 않았다. 이상의 결과로 미루어 보아 칼슘제 처리에 의해 수산가 공폐수로부터 회수한 단백질의 경우 어묵의 증량제로서 사용이 가능하리라 판단되었다.