• 한국광물학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.113-121
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• 2018

전라남도 화순군에 위치한 백아산 아천동굴은 전남지역에서 발견된 유일한 석회동굴이다. 이 연구에서는 백아산 아천동굴 내부에서 채취한 동굴생성물(동굴산호, 붕암)과 주변 점토 퇴적물의 광물학적 특성을 확인하고, 생성물 내에 존재하는 호기성 미생물을 농화배양하여 탄산염광물을 형성하는 생광물화작용에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 연구를 위한 시료는 동굴 내 세 지점에서 점토, 동굴산호, 붕암을 채취하였다. XRD 분석결과, 동굴산호와 붕암은 주로 탄산염광물인 Mg가 풍부한 방해석(Mg-rich calcite)으로 이루어져 있었고, 점토는 석영, 백운모, 질석으로 구성되어 있었다. 탄산염광물 형성 미생물의 농화배양을 위하여 각각 소량의 동굴생성물을 D-1 배지에 넣고 상온의 호기 조건에서 미생물을 배양하였다. 그리고 미생물들의 탄산염광물 형성능을 확인하고자 요소가 포함된 D-1 배지에 칼슘이온(Ca-acetate, Ca-lactate)을 주입한 후 각 시료로부터 농화배양된 미생물 배양액을 1% (v/v)씩 주입하였다. 그 결과 모든 조건에서 흰색의 침전물이 형성되었으며, XRD 분석결과 침전물이 방해석과 바테라이트(vaterite)로 구성된 것을 확인하였다. SEM-EDS 분석 결과 Ca, C, O를 주성분으로 하는 능면체, 구형, 주상형의 탄산칼슘이 관찰되었다. 따라서 백아산 아천동굴 내 영구암대에 분포하는 임의의 동굴생성물로부터 확인된 미생물들은 동굴생성물 형성에 관여하고 탄소와 칼슘의 지화학적 순환에 기여했을 것으로 추정된다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.301-309
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• 2016

Due to undesirable hazardous interactions with biological systems, this investigation was undertaken to evaluate the effect of chronic exposure to silver on certain biochemical and some oxidative stress parameters with histopathological examination of brain, as well as the possible protective role of selenium and/or vitamin E as nutritional supplements. Thirty six male rats were divided into six groups of six each: the first group used as a control group. Group II given both vitamin E (400 mg/kg) of diet and selenium (Se) (1 mg/L) in their drinking water. Group III given silver as silver nitrate ($AgNO_3$) (20 mg/L). Group IV given vitamin E and $AgNO_3$. Group V given both $AgNO_3$ and selenium. Group VI given $AgNO_3$, vitamin E and Se. The animals were in the same exposure conditions for 3 months. According to the results which have been obtained; there was an increase in serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), lipase activities and cholesterol level, a decrease in serum total protein, calcium and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in Ag-intoxicated rats. Moreover, the findings showed that $Ag^+$ ions affected antioxidant defense system by decreasing superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and increasing vitamin E concentration with a high level of malondialdehyde (MDA) in brain tissue. The histological examination also exhibited some nervous tissue alterations including hemorrhage and cytoplasm vacuolization. However, the co-administration of selenium and/or vitamin E ameliorated the biochemical parameters and restored the histological alterations. In conclusion, this study indicated that silver could cause harmful effects in animal body and these effects can be more toxic in high concentrations or prolonged time exposure to this metal. However, selenium and vitamin E act as powerful antioxidants which may exercise adverse effect against the toxicity of this metal.

• 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.

• 한국어병학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.293-300
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• 2005

본 연구는 우리나라 주요 양식어류인 조피볼락을 대상으로 bisphenol A가 혈액에 어떠한 영향을 끼치는지를 조사하였다. 실험어를 대상으로 어체중 kg 당 0.1, 1 및 10 mg BPA를 0, 3, 7 및 12일째에 복강주사 한 후, 15일째에 그 영향을 조사하였다. BPA에 노출된 조피볼락은 적혈구수와 헤모글로빈의 농도가 유의한 감소를 나타내었고, 혈청 클로라이드, 칼슘, 혈당, 빌리루빈 및 요소질소의 농도는 증가하는 경향을 나타내었고, 콜레스테롤은 감소하였다. 또한, 혈청 전이효소와 젖산탈수소효소의 활성은 증가하였다.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.238-243
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• 1981

전보(前報)에서 분리(分離)한 R. meliloti M14를 공시(供試)하여 국내산 니탄(泥炭)의 이용(利用) 가용성(可用性)을 구명(究明)하고저, 니탄(泥炭)의 중화(中和) 및 개량(改良), 액체배양물과의 혼합(混合) 및 숙성등(熟成等)에 관(關)하여 실험(實驗)하였고, 니탄배양물(泥炭培養物)을 보관(保管)하는 동안 온도(溫度)와 잔존생균수(殘存生菌數)와의 관계(關係)를 검토(檢討)하여 다음과 같은 결과(結果)를 얻었다. 1. 국내산(國內産) 니탄(泥炭)은 산성(酸性), pH 3.8로서 이를 pH6.4로 조성(調聲)하는데 14%의 calcium carbonate가 소요(所要)되었으며, 목탄(木炭), 활성탄등(活性炭等)을 혼용(混用)할 경우에는 4~8%를 절약(節約)할 수 있었다. 2. stationary phase 초기(初期)의 균체배양액을 살균(殺菌)하지 않은 니탄배지(泥炭培地)에 접종(接種)하여 tray배양(培養)할 경우에 3일후(日後) $7{\sim}9{\times}10^9cells/g$의 배양물(培養物)을 얻었으며, 살균(殺菌)한 배지(培地)를 사용(使用)하여 병배양하는 경우에는 5일후(日後) $1.1{\sim}6.2{\times}10^{10}cells/g$의 것을 얻었다. 3. 니탄배양물(泥炭培養物)을 보관(保管)하는 동안, 온도(溫度)에 따라서 잔존생균수(殘存生菌數)의 차이(差異)가 심(甚)하였으며, 특(特)히 $35^{\circ}C$와 $45^{\circ}C$의 높은 온도(溫度)에서 그 감소율(減少率)을 줄이기 위하여 추가적(追加的) 탄소원(炭素源) 및 습윤제(濕潤劑)로서 sorbitol의 첨가효과(添加效果)가 인정(認定)되었다. 본균주(本菌株)는 glycerol, sorbitol, sodium latate 등(等)을 유일(唯一)한 탄소원(炭素源)으로 이용(利用)할 수 있었으나 glycerol 및 sodium latate에서는 생육(生育)이 다소(多少)낮았고, 이들을 0.5%함유(含有)한 니탄배양물(泥炭培養物)을 $25^{\circ}C$에서 보관(保管)할때의 decimal reduction time은 8~9주(週)이었으며, sorbitol첨가물(添加物)의 생균수(生菌數)는 초기(初期)에는 높았으나 12~15주(週) 사이에서 다른 것보다 낮아지는 결과(結果)를 보였다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.549-554
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• 2011

FK506은 말기 간암환자의 간이식 후 널리 사용되는 면역억제제이다. Dexamethasone은 세포독성 암 치료에서 오심 방지, 정상세포의 보호와 기타 이유 등의로 빈번하게 병용처치된다. 본 연구의 목적은 간암세포주(Hep3B)에서 FK506의 항암효과와 FK506에 의한 항암효과에 대한 dexamethasone의 억제효과를 알아보기 위함이다. 세포의 손상은 세포 생존성 평가와 LDH 및 세포내 ROS 양의 측정으로 평가 하였다. 세포내 칼슘 농도([$Ca^{2+}$]i)와 JNK, Bax 단백질의 발현 정도도 평가하였다. FK506의 처치는 Hep3B의 세포사를 유도하였으며 세포생존성의 감소와 LDH, ROS 및 [$Ca^{2+}$]i 를 증가시켰다. FK506은 Bax와 JNK 의 활성을 증가시켰으며 Bcl-2의 활성을 억제하였다. Dexamethasone 처치 그 자체는 세포생존성, LDH와 ROS에 영향을 주지 않았다. 그러나 dexamethasone과 FK506의 병용처치는 FK506에 의한 LDH 방출, ROS 생성 및 JNK의 활성을 감소시켰다. 이 결과는 간암세포주에서 FK506은 항암효과를 가지지만 dexamethasone의 병용처치는 FK506에 의한 항암효과를 길항한다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.275-279
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• 2000

Purpose: Radiation damage is produced and viable cell number is reduced. We need to know the type of cell death by the ionizing radiation and the amount and duration of cell cycle arrest. In this study, we want to identified the main cause of the cellular damage in the oral cancer cells and normal keratinocytes with clinically useful radiation dosage. Materials and Methods: Human gingival tissue specimens obtained from healthy volunteers were used for primary culture of the normal human oral keratinocytes (NHOK). Primary NHOK were prepared from separated epithelial tissue and maintained in keratinocyte growth medium containing 0.15 mM calcium and a supplementary growth factor bullet kit. Fadu and Hep-2 cell lines were obtained from KCLB. Cells were irradiated in a /sup 137/Cs γ-irradiator at the dose of 10 Gy. The dose rate was 5.38 Gy/min. The necrotic cell death was examined with Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) activity in the culture medium. Every 4 day after irradiation, LDH activities were read and compared control group. Cell cycle phase distribution and preG1-incidence after radiation were analyzed by flow cytometry using Propidium Iodine staining. Cell cycle analysis were carried out with a FAC Star plus flowcytometry (FACS, Becton Dickinson, USA) and DNA histograms were processed with CELLFIT software (Becton Dickinson, USA). Results: LDH activity increased in all of the experimental cells by the times. This pattern could be seen in the non-irradiated cells, and there was no difference between the non-irradiated cells and irradiated cells. We detected an induction of apoptosis after irradiation with a single dose of 10 Gy. The maximal rate of apoptosis ranged from 4.0% to 8.0% 4 days after irradiation. In all experimental cells, we detected G2/M arrest after irradiation with a single dose of 10 Gy. Yet there were differences in the number of G2/M arrested cells. The maximal rate of the G2/M ranges from 60.0% to 80.0% 24h after irradiation. There is no significant changes on the rate of the G0/G1 phase. Conclusion: Radiation sensitivity was not related with necrosis but cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. These data suggested that more arrested cell is correlated with more apoptosis.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.409-414
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• 2005

The effects of slaughter weight on blood profile and pork qualities of japan berkshires were investigated A total 72 pigs were divided into 3 groups$(125\~130,\;105\~110\;or\;95\~104\;kg)$. At each slaughter weight pigs were conventionally slaughtered and then chilled overnight The carcass characteristics (carcass weight backfat thickness and grades) were determined on those carcass, the muscle longissimus dorsi was removed from each left side at 5th to 13th rib and meat qualities were evaluated. Blood profile including cortisol, creatine phos-phokinase (CPK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), glucose and phosphorus was not significantly (p>0.05) different among all slaughter weight, However, the calcium contents of pigs at $95\~104\;kg$ were significantly (p<0.05) higher than the other weights. The carcass weight and backfat thickness of pigs slaughtered at $125\~130\;kg$ were higher than those of $105\~110\;or\;95\~104\;kg$. The carcass grade of pigs slaughtered at $125\~130\;kg$ were significantly (p<0.05) lower than the other weight. The moisture contents of pigs slaughtered at $125\~130\;kg$ were significantly lower than the other weights, but crude protein contents were significantly (p<0.05) higher, Cooking loss and shear lone values of pigs slaughtered at $95\~104\;kg$ were significantly (p<0.05) lower than the other weight. CIE $a^*\;and\;b^*$ values of pigs slaughtered at $105\~110\;kg$ were significantly higher than the other weights. These results imply that the carcass characteristics (carcass weight and backfat thickness) could be affected by slaughter weight the cooking loss and shear force values of pigs slaughtered at $125\~130\;kg$ resulted in higher than those of $105\~110kg\;or\;95\~104\;kg$.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.710-718
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• 2011

The effects of organic acids mix (0.4%) and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the storage quality of sliced bacon were investigated. Pork bellies were treated with or without organic acids at the curing stage. The organic acids mix comprised 35% sodium acetate, 25% salt, 15% calcium lactate, 11% trisodium citrate, 7% ascorbate, and 7% citric acid. The cured pork bellies were smoked and packaged with 50% $CO_2$ + 50% $N_2$ (50% $CO_2$-MAP) and 100% $N_2$ (100% $N_2$-MAP), and stored at $5^{\circ}C$ for 14 d. The 50% $CO_2$-MAP showed a higher pH value (p<0.05) up to 10 d, a lower protein deterioration (p<0.05) as measured by volatile basic nitrogen (VBN) from 6 to 14 d, and a higher color value of lightness (CIE $L^*$) compared to 100% $N_2$-MAP. The development of lipid oxidation measured by thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) values seemed to be effectively controlled throughout the storage period in both 50% $CO_2$-MAP and 100% $N_2$-MAP regardless of the application of organic acids. The 50% $CO_2$-MAP inhibited the growth of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria (p<0.05) both in non-added and bacon added with organic acids mix. The 50% $CO_2$-MAP alone seemed to be effective in delaying the growth of bacteria since the use of organic acids mix gave no additional effects. The addition of organic acids mix lowered the pH value (p<0.05), effectively retarded the protein deterioration (p<0.05), and showed a higher color value of lightness (CIE $L^*$) value (p<0.05) and lower color value of redness (CIE $a^*$) value (p<0.05). In conclusion, 50% $CO^2$-MAP showed better quality and self-life of sliced bacon during storage. However, the beneficial effect of organic acids mix was not noticed in the concentration used in this experiment.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.31-36
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• 2007

The purpose of the clinically reportable range (CRR) in clinical chemistry is to estimate linearity in working range. The reportable range includes all results that may be reliably reported, and embraces two types of ranges: the analytical measurement range (AMR) is the range of analyte values that a method can directly measure on the specimen without any dilution, concentration, or other pretreatment not part of the usual assay process. CAP and JCAHO require linearity on analyzers every six months. The clinically reportable range is the range of analyte values that a method can measure, allowing for specimen dilution, concentration, or other pretreatment used to extend the direct analytical measurement range. The AMR cannot exceed the manufacturer's limits. Establishing AMR is easily accomplished with Calibration Verification Assessment and experimental Linearity. For example: The manufacturer states that the limits of the AST on their instrument are 0-1100. The lowest level that could be verified is 2. The upper level is 1241. The verified AMR of the instrument is 2-1241. The lower limit of the range is 2, because that is the lowest level that could be verified by the laboratory. The laboratory could not use the manufacturer's lower limit of 2 because they have not proven that the instrument values below 2 are valid. The upper limit of the range is 1241, because although the lab has shown that the instrument is linear to 1241, the manufacturer does not make that claim. The laboratory needs to demonstrate the accuracy and precision of the analyzer, as well the validation of the patient AMR. Linearity requirements have been eliminated from the CLIA regulations and from the CAP inspection criteria, however, many inspectors continue to feel that linearity studies are a part of good lab practice and should be encouraged. If a lab chooses to continue linearity studies, these studies must fully comply with the calibration/calibration verification requirements of CLIA and/or CAP. The results of lower limit and upper limit of clinically reportable range were total protein (2.1 - 79.9), albumin (1.3 - 39), total bilirubin (0.2 - 106.2), alkaline phosphatase (13 - 6928.2), aspartate aminotransferase (24 - 7446), alanine aminotransferase (13 - 6724.2), gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (16.64 - 9904.2), creatine kinase (15.26 - 4723.8), lactate dehydrogenase (127.66 - 13231.8), creatinine (0.4 - 129.6), blood urea nitrogen (8.67 - 925.8), uric acid (1.6 - 151.2), total cholesterol (48.52 - 3162), triglycerides (36.91 - 3367.8), glucose (31 - 4218), amylase (21 - 6694.2), calcium (3.1 - 118.2), inorganic phosphorus (1.11 - 108), HDL (11.74 - 666), NA (58.3 - 1800), K (1.0 - 69.6), CL (38 - 1230).