• 미생물학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.22-26
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• 2014

Protocatechualdehyde (PA)는 항산화 활성과 항암 활성을 가진 페놀성 물질이다. Streptomyces lincolnensis M-20 균주에서 생산된 PA를 균주 상등액에서 분리, 정제하였다. 항산화 활성을 가진 PA가 구리 이온 존재 하에서는 산화촉진제로 작용하였다. 항산화 활성은 DPPH를 이용한 방법으로 측정하였으며, 구리 이온 존재 하에서 PA의 산화 촉진 작용은 pBR322 플라스미드의 DNA 절단 작용으로 측정하였다. DNA 손상으로 생성되는 활성산소 종의 확인은 활성 산소종의 포집자인 글루타치온에 의해 DNA 절단이 억제되는 것으로 확인하였다. PA와 구리 이온의 복합체 형성은 금속 이온의 킬레이트인 EDTA가 존재할 경우와 존재하지 않을 경우를 자외선/가시광선 분광학적 분석법으로 비교, 확인하였다.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.128-132
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• 1991

중금속 오염(汚染) 농경지(農耕地)의 중금속 피해를 경감(輕減)하거나 제거(除去)하는 방안(方案)을 모색(摸索)하기 위하여 Cd 오염토양(汚染土壤)에 여러가지 이화학적(理化學的) 처리(處理)를 행(行)하고 연속분별추출법(連續分別抽出法)으로 Cd의 화학적(化學的) 형태별(形態別) 변화양상(變化樣相)을 분별정량(分別定量)하였다. 토양(土壤) 중(中)에 존재(存在)하는 Cd의 형태(形態)는 토양(土壤)의 이화학적특성(理化學的特性)에 따라 영향을 받았으며 흡착양상(吸着樣相)은 Langmuir식(式)에 부합(符合)되었다. 화학적(化學的) 형태별(形態別) Cd함량은 $EDTA>NaOH>HNO_3$ Fraction의 순(順)이었다. 식물(植物)에 대한 흡수가능성(吸收可能性)은 Cd 오염토양(汚染土壤)을 담수상태(湛水狀態)로 하여 환원(還元)시키거나, 석회(石灰)를 시용(施用)하여 pH를 상승(上昇)시키거나, EDTA와 같은 Chelate제(劑)의 처리(處理) 및 Montmorillonite나 Zeolite같이 CEC가 높은 우량점토광물(優良粘土鑛物)을 객토(客土)함으로서 $KNO_3$ Fraction을 감소(減少)시킬 수 있어 중금속오염(重金屬汚染) 경감방안(輕減方案)으로 추천(推薦)할 만하였다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.543-553
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• 2001

마늘 속에서 중금속 중독 시에 킬에이트 작용을 일으킬수 있다는 다량의 황 화합물이 함유되어 있으므로 납 중독 흰쥐에서 그 효과를 확인하고자 본 연구를 실시한 결과 마늘 500mg/kg 투여 흰쥐군에서 유의한 납 배설량의 증가가 있었으며, 납과 마늘의 동시에 투여했을 경우에는 납 단독 투여군 보다 신장에서의 병리조직학적 변화가 경미한 것을 관찰할수 있었다. 이러한 결과는 마늘이 납 중독에대한 킬레이트제로서의 이용 가능성이 있음을 나타내고 있다.

• 분석과학
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.869-876
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• 1995

The active sites of the nickel and iron-containing enzyme, carbon monoxide dehydrogenase (CODH) from clostridium thermoaceticum were investigated using Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) technique. CODH exhibits several spectral features called NiFeC, $g_{ave}=1.82$, $g_{ave}=1.86$. FCII signals which are originated from different clusters in this enzyme. CODH is know to catalyze two different kinds of reactions - acetyl-CoA synthesis and CO oxidation. The acetyl-CoA synthesis activity can be followed by monitoring CO/acetyl-CoA exchange. The addition of 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) to CODH selectively destroyed the CO/acetyl-CoA exchange activity and eliminated the NiFeC signal completely. CO oxidation activity and other EPR signals were unaffected. Such behavior demonstrates that CODH has two distinct active sites and that the NiFe complex is only responsible for the CO/acctyl-CoA exchange activity. Phen caused the removal of only 30% of Ni in the NiFe complex ($0.3Ni/{\alpha}{\beta}$) as shown by the quantitative metal analysis. The phen-treated CODH could be reactivated fully by incubation In $Ni^{2+}$ solution. Radioactive $^{63}Ni^{2+}$ was used to quantitate the amount of the $Ni^{2+}$ incorporated into phen-treated enzyme and showed that the amount was the same as the removed by the phen treatment. i.e. $0.3Ni/{\alpha}{\beta}$. This indicates that only 30% of NiFe complexes are labile and responsible for the CO/acctyl-CoA exchange activity, the other 70% are non-labile and have no exchange activity. This is the first clear evidence that the NiFe complex is heterogencous and labile and non-labile Ni sites arc interacting differently with substrates and chelating agents like phen.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.12-18
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• 2018

Cost-effective functional phosphor nanoparticles are prepared by introducing low-cost $SiO_2$ spheres to rare-earth phosphor ($YVO_4:Eu^{3+}$, $YVO_4:Er^{3+}$, and $YVO_4:Nd^{3+}$) shells using a sol-gel synthetic method. These functional nanoparticles are characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and general photoluminescence spectra. The $SiO_2$ sphere occupying the interior of the conventional phosphor is advantageous in significantly reducing the cost of expensive rare-earth phosphor nanoparticles. The sol-gel process facilitates the core-shell structure formation; the rare-earth shell phosphor has strong interactions with chelating agents on the surfaces of $SiO_2$ nanoparticles and thus forms layers of several nanometers in thickness. The photoluminescence wavelength is simply tuned by replacing the active materials of $Eu^{3+}$, $Er^{3+}$, and $Nd^{3+}$. Moreover, the photoluminescent properties of the core-shell nanoparticles can be optimized by manipulating the specific contents of active materials in the phosphors. Our simple approach substitutes low-cost $SiO_2$ for expensive rare-earth-based phosphor materials to realize cost-effective phosphor nanoparticles for various applications.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제16권10호
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• pp.1491-1498
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• 2006

The feasibility of pullulan acetate nanoparticles (PAN) with ionic strength (IS) sensitivity as a radioisotope carrier to inhibit tumor growth is demonstrated. PAN was radiolabeled with rhenium 188 (Re-188) without any chelating agents. The labeling efficiency of Re-188 into PAN (Re-188PAN) was $49.3{\pm}4.0%$ as determined by TLC. The tumor volumes of mice treated with 0.45 mCi of Re-188-PAN were measured and compared with that of free Re-188 after 5 days of intratumoral injection. For the histological evaluation of apoptotic nuclei of tumor cells, hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase biotinylated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining were performed. The mean tumor volume of the Re-188-PAN-treated group was decreased by 36% after 5 days, whereas that the free Re-188-treated group was decreased by only 15% (P<0.05). The mean number of TUNEL-positive cells in Re-188-PAN-treated tumors at $144.3{\pm}79.9$ cells/section was significantly greater than the control ($26.7{\pm}7.9$ cells/section, P=0.03). The numbers of leukocyte and lymphocyte were decreased in both free Re-188- and Re-188-PAN-treated mice. These results indicated that the intratumoral injection of Re-188-PAN effectively inhibits the tumor growth by prolonging Re-188 retention time in tumor site induced by the IS sensitivity.

• Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology : HEB
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• 제59권6호
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• pp.775-786
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• 2018

To test the hypothesis that humic acid (HA), anaerobically digested pig slurry filtrate (APS), and their combination would differently affect the chemical speciation and extractability of metals (cadmium, copper, and zinc) and their uptake by plants, we conducted a pot experiment using wormwood in two texturally contrasting soils (sandy loam and clay loam) collected from a field near an abandoned Cu mine. Four treatments were laid out: HA at $ 23.5g\;kg^{-1}$ (HA), APS at $330mL\;kg^{-1}$ (APS), HA at $ 23.5g\;kg^{-1}$ and APS at $330mL\;kg^{-1}$ (HA + APS), and a control. Each treatment affected the chemical speciation and mobility of the metals, and thereby resulting in variable patterns of plant biomass yield and metal uptake. The APS supported plant growth by increasing nutrient availability. HA supported or hindered plant growth by impacting the soil's water and nutrient retention capacity and aeration, in a soil texture-dependent manner, while consistently enhancing the immobilization of heavy metals. Temporal increases in whole-plant dry matter yield and metal accumulation suggested that the plants were capable of metal hyperaccumulation. The results were discussed in terms of the mobility of metals and plant growth and corroborated by the $^{15}N$ recovery of soil- and plant-N pools under H and HS treatments. Therefore, for effective phytoremediation of polluted soils, an appropriate combination of plant growth promoters (APS) and chelating agents (HA) should be predetermined at the site where chemical stabilization of pollutants is desired.

• Journal of Audiology & Otology
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.69-75
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• 2019

Background and Objectives: The antioxidant ebselen will be able to limit or prevent the ototoxicity arising from 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD). Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC) disease is a disorder of lysosomal storage manifested in sphingolipidosis. Recently, it was noted that experimental use of HPβCD could partially resolve the symptoms in both animals and human patients. Despite its desirable effect, HPβCD can induce hearing loss, which is the only major side effect noted to date. Understanding of the pathophysiology of hearing impairment after administration of HPβCD and further development of preventive methods are essential to reduce the ototoxic side effect. The mechanisms of HPβCD-induced ototoxicity remain unknown, but the resulting pathology bears some resemblance to other ototoxic agents, which involves oxidative stress pathways. To indirectly determine the involvement of oxidative stress in HPβCD-induced ototoxicity, we tested the efficacy of an antioxidant reagent, ebselen, on the extent of inner ear side effects caused by HPβCD. Materials and Methods: Ebselen was applied prior to administration of HPβCD in mice. Auditory brainstem response thresholds and otopathology were assessed one week later. Bilateral effects of the drug treatments also were examined. Results: HPβCD-alone resulted in bilateral, severe, and selective loss of outer hair cells from base to apex with an abrupt transition between lesions and intact areas. Ebselen co-treatment did not ameliorate HPβCD-induced hearing loss or alter the resulting histopathology. Conclusions: The results indirectly suggest that cochlear damage by HPβCD is unrelated to reactive oxygen species formation. However, further research into the mechanism(s) of HPβCD otopathology is necessary.

• 대한청각학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.69-75
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• 2019

Background and Objectives: The antioxidant ebselen will be able to limit or prevent the ototoxicity arising from 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD). Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC) disease is a disorder of lysosomal storage manifested in sphingolipidosis. Recently, it was noted that experimental use of HPβCD could partially resolve the symptoms in both animals and human patients. Despite its desirable effect, HPβCD can induce hearing loss, which is the only major side effect noted to date. Understanding of the pathophysiology of hearing impairment after administration of HPβCD and further development of preventive methods are essential to reduce the ototoxic side effect. The mechanisms of HPβCD-induced ototoxicity remain unknown, but the resulting pathology bears some resemblance to other ototoxic agents, which involves oxidative stress pathways. To indirectly determine the involvement of oxidative stress in HPβCD-induced ototoxicity, we tested the efficacy of an antioxidant reagent, ebselen, on the extent of inner ear side effects caused by HPβCD. Materials and Methods: Ebselen was applied prior to administration of HPβCD in mice. Auditory brainstem response thresholds and otopathology were assessed one week later. Bilateral effects of the drug treatments also were examined. Results: HPβCD-alone resulted in bilateral, severe, and selective loss of outer hair cells from base to apex with an abrupt transition between lesions and intact areas. Ebselen co-treatment did not ameliorate HPβCD-induced hearing loss or alter the resulting histopathology. Conclusions: The results indirectly suggest that cochlear damage by HPβCD is unrelated to reactive oxygen species formation. However, further research into the mechanism(s) of HPβCD otopathology is necessary.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.598-604
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• 2013

본 연구는 citrus 과피의 천연 갈변저해제로서 사용가능성을 알아보았다. Citrus 중 생과 및 가공에서 가장 많이 이용되고 있는 오렌지(C. sinensis), 감귤(C. unshiu), 레몬(C. limon), 자몽(C. paradisi)의 과피를 80% 에탄올로 추출 농축하였다. 각 추출물 0.05-5%에 사과 슬라이스를 침지하여 외관 및 색도 변화를 관찰한 후, pH와 페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량을 조사하였으며, DPPH radical 소거 활성과 $Cu^{2+}$ 킬레이트 활성을 측정하였다. 사과 슬라이스 침지의 경우 다양한 농도의 추출물 중 대체로 0.1%에서 우수한 갈변저해효과를 보였으며 4종의 citrus 과피 중 레몬 과피추출물이 가장 우수한 효과를 보였다. pH의 경우 4종의 citrus 과피 추출물 간의 유의적 차이는 없었으며, ascorbic acid에 비해 높은 값을 보였고, 총 페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량의 경우 레몬 과피 추출물이 가장 높게 측정되었다. DPPH radical 소거활성과 $Cu^{2+}$ 킬레이트 활성 모두 레몬 과피 추출물이 가장 우수하였고, 자몽 과피 추출물이 가장 낮은 활성을 보였다. 사과 슬라이스 침지 결과와 radical 소거 및 킬레이트 활성이 페놀 및 플라보노이드와 유사한 경향을 보이고 있어 이 물질들이 항산화 및 갈변저해 효과를 나타낸다고 추정된다. Citrus 과피 추출물의 항산화능은 농도 의존적이었지만 갈변저해효과는 mono 및 diphenol 과 같은 기질로 작용하는 페놀성 물질의 일부와 추출물 자체가 띠는 색으로 인해 0.1-0.5%에서 효과적이었다. 따라서 본 연구를 통해 citrus 과피 특히, 레몬 과피 추출물의 항산화와 갈변저해효과를 확인하였고, 천연 갈변저해제로서의 사용 가능성을 제시하였다.