• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.739-746
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• 2017

As alternatives to antibiotics in livestocks, probiotics have been used, although most of them in the form of liquid or semisolid formulations, which show low cell viability after oral administration. Therefore, suitable dry dosage forms should be developed for livestocks to protect probiotics against the low pH in the stomach such that the products have higher probiotics survivability. Here, in order to develop a dry dosage forms of probiotics for poultry, we used hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate 55 (HPMCP 55) as a tablet-forming matrix to develop probiotics in a tablet form for poultry. Here, we made three different kinds of probiotics-loaded tablet under different compression forces and investigated their characteristics based on their survivability, morphology, disintegration time, and kinetics in simulated gastrointestinal fluid. The results indicated that the probiotics formulated in the tablets displayed higher survival rates in acidic gastric conditions than probiotics in solution. Rapid release of the probiotics from the tablets occurred in simulated intestinal fluid because of fast swelling of the tablets in neutral pH. As a matrix of tablet, HPMCP 55 provided good viability of probiotics after 6 months under refrigeration. Moreover, after oral administration of probiotics-loaded tablets to chicken, more viable probiotics were observed, than with solution type, through several digestive areas of chicken by the tablets.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.65-75
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• 2009

Objectives : Pyrite is one of the important prescriptions that has been used in oriental medicine for healing of fracture. It is reasonable, therefore, to postulate that native copper affects the process of bone metabolism and bone formation. The purpose of this study is to discover the effect of Pyrite on the healing of tibia fracture. Methods : 1. In vitro test : MG-63 cell in human body and the Pyritum in the ratio of 0.5mg/ml, 1.0mg/ml, 1.5mg/ml, 2.0mg/ml were incubated for 24 hours. After 24 hours, RNA was extracted via trizol reagent (Sigma, USA). In order to understand the activation of osteoblast, the level of OPN mRNA, osteopontin, was measured. 2. In vivo tesgroups normal group, control group and experimental group. Left tibia bones of mice in CON and JT groups were fractured by bone cutters. Pyrite was orally administered to the experimental group. After 14 days, each group's tibia specimen was constructed to observe changes in activation of proinflmmatory cytokines in relation to MIF and IL-6. Also, proliferation of osteoblast and osteopontin were measured via changes in levels of OPN and OPN mRNA. Results : In jn-Titro test, the level of OPN mRNA, osteopontin production was remarkably increased in Pyritum-treated MG-63 cells. In in-vitro test, fractured area in external tibia morphology was increased more in the JT group than that of the CON group. Osteogenesis, endochodrial ossification, and osteoid in fractured area were also increased more in the JT group than that of the CON group. Increase in OPN mRNA, osteopontin level and osteoblast's proliferation were observed. Activation of MIF and IL-6 was confirmed from the fracture region. Conclusions : From the result, development of a new stimulator in healing fracture via pyrite is expected.

• 공업화학
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.217-223
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• 2015

DTO (dimethyl ether to olefin) 반응에서 촉매 성능을 향상하기 위하여 염산에 의한 SAPO-34 시료의 산 처리 영향을 연구했다. 먼저 TEAOH (tetraethylammonium hydroxide)와 DEA (diethylamine)를 구조유도제로 사용하여 정육면체 형태를 갖는 균일한 크기의 SAPO-34 시료를 수열 합성했다. 제조된 촉매는 염산의 농도 및 처리 시간을 변수로 하여 개조되었다. 그 결과, 우수하게 개조된 시료는 외부 표면의 침식과 함께 총 비표면적 및 마이크로 세공부피가 증가하였으며, 산점량이 다소 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. 특히, 개조된 SAPO-0.2 M (3 h) 시료 상에서의 DTO 반응에서 촉매 수명과 경질 올레핀 선택성은 모체 SAPO-34 시료와 비교하여 크게 향상되었다. 이것은 코크 형성에 의한 비활성화가 주로 결정 외부 표면의 기공 입구에서 상대적으로 빠르게 진행된다는 것을 의미한다. 따라서 산 처리는 SAPO-34 촉매의 외부 표면을 개조함으로써 촉매의 성능을 향상할 수 있는 단순한 방법임을 확인했다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제43권10호
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• pp.870-879
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• 2020

Dendrites require precise and timely delivery of protein substrates to distal areas to ensure the correct morphology and function of neurons. Many of these protein substrates are supplied in the form of ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex consisting of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) and mRNAs, which are subsequently translated in distal dendritic areas. It remains elusive, however, whether key RBPs supply mRNA according to local demands individually or in a coordinated manner. In this study, we investigated how Drosophila sensory neurons respond to the dysregulation of a disease-associated RBP, Ataxin-2 (ATX2), which leads to dendritic defects. We found that ATX2 plays a crucial role in spacing dendritic branches for the optimal dendritic receptive fields in Drosophila class IV dendritic arborization (C4da) neurons, where both expression level and subcellular location of ATX2 contribute significantly to this effect. We showed that translational upregulation through the expression of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E (eIF4E) further enhanced the ATX2-induced dendritic phenotypes. Additionally, we found that the expression level of another disease-associated RBP, fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP), decreased in both cell bodies and dendrites when neurons were faced with aberrant upregulation of ATX2. Finally, we revealed that the PAM2 motif of ATX2, which mediates its interaction with poly(A)-binding protein (PABP), is potentially necessary for the decrease of FMRP in certain neuronal stress conditions. Collectively, our data suggest that dysregulation of RBPs triggers a compensatory regulation of other functionally-overlapping RBPs to minimize RBP dysregulation-associated aberrations that hinder neuronal homeostasis in dendrites.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.195-199
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• 2011

포유동물 수정란의 동결보존기술은 최근 기후 변화에 따른 생물종 다양성을 보존하기 위해서 중요하게 여겨지는 연구 분야이다. 따라서 멸실 위험에 처한 동물의 개량과 증식, 보존과 복원 및 생명공학의 분야에 이르기까지 응용 기술은 다양하게 이용되어진다. 본 연구에서는 한우 수정란의 동결 후 생존성 향상을 위해서 동결 방법에 따른 체내 외수정한의 내동성을 조사하였다. 완만동결에 따른 체내 외수정란의 동결 융해 후 수정란의 재확장률은 89.6%와 81.5% 그리고 72시간 배양하였을 때 부화된 수정란은 76.9%와 43.4%, 생존수정란의 총세포수는 136${\pm}$3.6개와 107${\pm}$3.8개의 결과를 보여 동결 융해 후 생존율에서는 차이를 보이지 않았으나, 수정란의 부화율과 세포수 조사에서는 체내수정란이 유의적으로(p<0.05) 높은 결과를 보였다. 체내수정란의 완만동결 후 배반포 회복률은 91.3% 그리고 12시간 이상 배양하였을 때 확장배반포까지의 발달률은 71.4%의 결과를 보였으며, 초자화 동경에서는 85.7%와 75.0%의 결과를 보였다. 결과적으로 본 연구에서 수행된 체내 외 수정란의 동결기술을 이용한다면 수정란이식 현장에서도 효과적인 활용이 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 2016년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.197-197
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• 2016

Commercially pure titanium (CP Ti) and Ti-6Al-4V alloys have been widely used for biomedical applications. However, the use of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy in biomaterial is then a subject of controversy because aluminum ions and vanadium oxide have potential detrimental influence on the human body due to vanadium and aluminum. Hence, recent works showed that the synthesis of new Ti-based alloys for implant application involves more biocompatible metallic alloying element, such as, Nb, Hf, Zr and Mo. In particular, Nb and Hf are one of the most effective Ti ${\beta}-stabilizer$ and reducing the elastic modulus. Plasma electrolyte oxidation (PEO) is known as excellent method in the biocompatibility of biomaterial due to quickly coating time and controlled coating condition. The anodized oxide layer and diameter modulation of Ti alloys can be obtained function of improvement of cell adhesion. Manganese(Mn) plays very important roles in essential for normal growth and metabolism of skeletal tissue in vertebrates and can be detected as minor constituents in teeth and bone. Radio frequency(RF) magnetron sputtering in the various PVD methods has high deposition rates, high-purity films, extremely high adhesion of films, and excellent uniform layers for depositing a wide range of materials, including metals, alloys and ceramics like a hydroxyapatite. The aim of this study is to research the Mn coatings on the micro-pore formed Ti-29Nb-xHf alloys by RF-magnetron sputtering for dental applications. Ti-29Nb-xHf (x= 0, 3, 7 and 15wt%, mass fraction) alloys were prepared Ti-29Nb-xHf alloys of containing Hf up from 0 wt% to 15 wt% were melted by using a vacuum furnace. Ti-29Nb-xHf alloys were homogenized for 2 hr at $1050^{\circ}C$. Each alloy was anodized in solution containing typically 0.15 M calcium acetate monohydrate + 0.02 M calcium glycerophosphate at room temperature. A direct current power source was used for the process of anodization. Anodized alloys was prepared using 270V~300V anodization voltage at room. Mn coatings was produced by RF-magnetron sputtering system. RF power of 100W was applied to the target for 1h at room temperature. The microstructure, phase and composition of Mn coated oxide surface of Ti-29Nb-xHf alloys were examined by FE-SEM, EDS, and XRD.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 2016년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.199-199
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• 2016

Commercially pure titanium (cp-Ti) and Ti alloys (typically Ti-6Al-4V) display excellent corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. Although the chemical composition and topography are considered important, the mechanical properties of the material and the loading conditions in the host have, conventionally. Ti and its alloys are not bioactive. Therefore, they do not chemically bond to the bone, whereas they physically bond with bone tissue. The electrochemical deposition process provides an effective surface for biocompatibility because large surface area can be served to cell proliferation. Electrochemical deposition method is an attractive technique for the deposition of hydroxyapatite (HAp). However, the adhesions of these coatings to the Ti surface needs to be improved for clinical used. Plasma electrolyte oxidation (PEO) enables control in the chemical com position, porous structure, and thickness of the $TiO_2$ layer on Ti surface. In addition, previous studies h ave concluded that the presence of $Ca^{+2}$ and ${PO_4}^{3-}$ ion coating on porous $TiO_2$ surface induced adhesion strength between HAp and Ti surface during electrochemical deposition. Silicon (Si) in particular has been found to be essential for normal bone and cartilage growth and development. Zinc (Zn) plays very important roles in bone formation and immune system regulation, and is also the most abundant trace element in bone. The objective of this work was to study electrochemical characteristcs of Zn and Si coating on Ti-6Al-4V by PEO treatment. The coating process involves two steps: 1) formation of porous $TiO_2$ on Ti-6Al-4V at high potential. A pulsed DC power supply was employed. 2) Electrochemical tests were carried out using potentiodynamic and AC impedance methoeds. The morphology, the chemical composition, and the micro-structure an alysis of the sample were examined using FE-SEM, EDS, and XRD. The enhancements of the HAp forming ability arise from $Si/Zn-TiO_2$ surface, which has formed the reduction of the Si/Zn ions. The promising results successfully demonstrate the immense potential of $Si/Zn-TiO_2$ coatings in dental and biomaterials applications.

• 한국해양학회지:바다
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.363-370
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• 1999

1997년 8월 27일 전남 고흥군 외나로도 연안에 그 해 최초로 Cochlodinium polykrikoides에 의한 적조경보 발령시, 동 해역에는 형태상으로 유사하지만 크기가 다른 연쇄상의 무각 와편모조류가 공존하고 있었다. 이들의 24S rRNA 유전자 엽기서열을 분석한 경과, 염기서열의 상동성은 74.9%에 불과하여 두 총은 상이한 종인 것으로 드러났다. 또한 각 종을 분리, 배양하여 형태상의 특성을 비교 관찰한 결과, 20~35 ${\mu}m$ 내외의 큰 종은 국내에 잘 알려진 Cochlodinium polykrikoides이었으며, 12~25 ${\mu}m$ 내외의 작은 종은 아직까지 국내에 보고된 적이 없었던 Gymdinium impudicum인 것으로 밝혀졌다. 각 종의 24S rRNA 유전자 염기서열은 아직 밝혀진 적이 없어 Gcnbank에 보고하였다. 조사 당시 적조는 최고 개체수 30,000 cells $ml^{-1}$의 G. impudicum 적조였다. 본 연구에서는 광학현미경과 해부현미경으로 관찰할 수 있는 두 종의 형태상의 특성과 행동양식을 기술하였으며, Lugol용액으로 고정하여 원형이 변형된 후의 특정도 비교하여 고정시료를 통해서도 종을 구별할 수 있도록 하였다.

• 폴리머
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.14-19
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• 2007

탈미네랄화된 골분(demineralized bone particle, DBP)은 골/연골 형성의 강력한 유도인자로 사용된다. 본 연구에서는 용매 캐스팅/염 추출법을 이용해 함량별 DBP와 PLGA가 하이브리드화된 다공성 지지체를 실제 디스크 형태와 유사하게 제조하였다. 제조된 지지체의 특성을 분석하기 위하여 다공도, 표면 젖음성 및 물 흡수성을 측정하였다. 디스크 세포인 섬유륜 및 수핵 세포는 토끼로부터 분리하여 제조된 지지체에 각각 파종한 후, 지지체를 재조합하여 배양하였다. 지지체에 파종된 디스크 세포의 생존율과 증식률은 MTT(3-(4,5-dimethylthiazole-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium-bromide) 분석 방법을 이용하였고, 면역결핍 쥐의 피하에 삽입하여 이들의 디스크 조직 형성 정도를 확인하였다. 피하에 이식된 지지체를 적출하여 육안으로 관찰하고 모폴로지의 변화를 확인한 후, 조직을 파라핀으로 고정시켜 슬라이드를 제조하여 hematoxylin과 eosin 염색을 수행하였다. 천연/합성 하이브리드 담체로서의 DBP/PLGA 담체가 PLGA 단독으로 사용하였을 때와 비교하여 볼 때 디스크 조직의 형성이 우수하였으며, 특히 20, 40%의 DBP가 함유된 지지체가 세포의 성장과, 디스크 조직화에 유리함을 확인하였다.

• 한국균학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.73-77
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• 2002

본 연구는 농업과학기술원 응용미생물과에 보존된 망태버섯속(Dictyophora sp.)에 대한 인공배양 자실체 및 균사체의 형태적 특징을 관찰하였다. 이 버섯의 알과 성숙한 자실체는 대, 치마, 갓, 대주머니로 이루어져 있다. 알은 타원형으로 내피막, 젤라틴층, 외피막으로 싸여 있으며, 표면에는 백색의 침상 균사돌기로 싸여 있다. 성숙한 자실체는 대주머니 안에 젤라틴층이 액화되어 남아 있으며, 포자는 갓 위에 짙은 녹색의 포자층을 형성하고 있다. 치마는 대주머니 위로 길게 내려오고, 그물망의 눈은 다각형이며, 밤꽃 냄새가 난다. 균사체에서 후막포자 모양의 팽대세포(swelling cell)가 확인되었으며, clamp connection도 존재하였다. 본 연구를 통하여 공시균주 KACC 50650은 Dictyophora echinovolvata로 동정되었으며, 한국명으로는 '흰돌기망태버섯'으로 명명하고자 한다.