• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.151-156
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• 2009

As part of an investigation to identify microorganisms that are biotechnologically interesting for industrial application, we isolated a bacterial strain from Chungkookjang that produces extracellular neutral lipase. In addition, the crude enzyme was characterized. This isolated strain, designated as JKA-3 was identified as Bacillus subtilis JKA-3 based on morphological, physiological and biochemical characteristics, as well as phylogenetic analysis using 16S rRNA gene sequence. The cells were rod-shaped and $0.6-0.8{\times}2.0-2.3\;{\mu}m$ in size. Optimal growth conditions were $35-40^{\circ}C$ and pH 6.0-8.0. The isolate was able to grow in up to 0-10.0% (w/v) NaCl. Optimal activity conditions of the crude lipase fraction of B. subtilis JKA-3 were pH of 7.0 at $35^{\circ}C$. This enzyme was stable in the pH ranging 6.0-8.0.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.451-455
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• 2008

Body weights and blood biochemical values in chickens infected with reticuloendotheliosis virus (REV)-HI, a Korean isolate, were studied. REV-HI causes severe body weight depression in chickens inoculated but not in chicken contact-infected. Body weights of infected chickens in 3, 4, and 5 weeks after infection were 78%, 76% and 65% of those of control respectively. Blood glucose levels in REVinfected chickens were extremely high compared with those in control (226 $\geq$ 21 vs. 814 $\geq$91.3 mg/dl in week 2) during the experiment period. Triglyceride levels in REV-infected chickens were significantly higher in week 2 and 3, whereas in week 4, REV-infected chickens showed significantly lower levels than the control. Blood lipase, amylase and alkaline phosphatase levels of REV-infected chickens in week 2 were significantly higher, whereas cholesterol, magnesium and calcium values in week 4 were significantly lower than the control. Other blood biochemical values such as alkaline aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and $\gamma$-glutamyltransferase were nonsignificantly different from the control. These above results suggest that weight depression by REV may be related with increase of blood glucose, which indicated that REV-infected chickens could not use blood glucose as energy source.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.51-60
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• 1970

1969년도 일년간 당연구실에서 합성한 방사성의약품의 양은 131mc이며 그 종류는 $Hippuran-^{131}I$의 4종에 달하였다. 이들 의약품의 품질 및 안정도를 Paper partition chromatography 및 thin-layer chromatography를 이용하여 시험하고 그 결과를 외국제품의 품질 및 안정도와 비교 검토하여 보았다. 그 결과 합성방식에 따라 품질에 차이가 있었다. 본 연구소제품이 품질 및 안정도면에서 우수하였다. 본 연구에서는 방사성의약품을 임상에 사용하는데 주의해야 할 품질관리 및 안정도 test에 관하여 그 시험방법을 아울러 기술하였다.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.143-147
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• 2006

A rapid PCR-based assay for detecting hepatitis B viral DNA(HBV DNA) in serum and plasma was developed using a new PCR instrument named GenSpector(TMC-1000, Samsung electronics). PCR was carried out using a chip-based platform, which enabled 50 PCR cycles with internal controls, and melting-curve analysis in 30 minutes. Verification of the amplified HBV DNA product and the internal control was based on specific melting temperatures(Tm) analysis, executed by the GenSpector software. Primers were designed within the region conserved through HBV genotypes A to F. The lower limit of detection was 840 copies/ml serum, conducted with serial dilutions of a HBV DNA positive control(ACCURUN 325 series 700, Boston Biomedica Inc.). The assay was also compared to another assay for HBV DNA(Versant HBV DNA 3.0 assay, Bayer HealthCare) for 200 samples(each 100 clinical negative and positive samples). The sensitivity and specificity were 100% matched. This rapid PCR-based assay is specific, reproducible, and enables qualitative detection of HBV DNA.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.1933-1936
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• 2016

Heavy metals are known to disrupt important physiological processes in living cells, and have been responsible for various pathological conditions with possible contributions to cancer development. Food contamination have been identified as one of the ways humans are exposed to heavy metals. In developing countries like Nigeria, the regulatory framework for enforcing compliance with globally acceptable exposure to deleterious contaminants is poor. In the current study, thirteen samples of cured meat products of diverse origin marketed in South-west Nigeria were evaluated for lead, cadmium, chromium and nickel contents using the atomic absorption spectroscopy technique. All the samples analysed contained cadmium between 0.35 and 1.20 ppm, levels considered higher than acceptable limits in consumable products. Lead, chromium and nickel were not detected in any of the samples. As known cumulative poisons, there is the need for stringent regulatory control of these heavy metals in cured meat products imported into or produced indigenously in the country in order to minimize the risks to public health.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.23-31
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• 1984

In order to investigate the acute toxicity of autoxidized methyl linoleate(AOML) on the activity of serum enzymes in the mouse, we administered once 0.45ml of AOML to ICR strain mouse by using stomach tube. The following results were obtained: The total lactic dehydrogenase(LDH) activities in the serum of AOML group were generally increased than those of normal group. According to electrophoresis, the activities of LDH, were increased while those of LDH, were decreased. The activities of glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase(GOT), glutamic-pyruvic transaminase(GPT) and ${\alpha}-amylase$ in the serum of AOML group were increased more than those of normal group. The activities of alkaline phosphatase in the serum of AOML group were increased but those of isozyme were not confirmed in the normal and AOML group. In the serum protein of AOML group, albumin was increased, on the other hand ${\gamma}-globulin$ was decreased. At the peripheral blood slide smear, lymphocytes were significantly decreased but neutrophils were increased and the morphological change of erythrocytes was observed. From these results we conclude that the AOML fed to mouse influences on the activity of various serum enzymes and blood cells in the mouse.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.15-19
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• 1991

As a possible step to evaluate in the mammary gland the role of motherwort (Leonurus sibiricus L), a representative medicinal plant used traditionally for the therapy of gynecologic diseases, the effects of the agent on lactation which was suppressed by preganacy-dependent mammary tumors (PDMT) were studied in GR/A mice. Beginning the day of placing with males at 45-50 days of age, female mice were given 60% methanol-extract of the aerial part of motherwort as drinking water at the concentration of 0.5% throughout the experiment. Mice developing PDMT during pregnancy [PDMT(+)] and given motherwort were similar to mice developing no PDMT [PDMT(_)] with or without motherwort treatment and were significantly higher than PDMT(+) mice given tap water in litter growth and mammary RNA/DMA ratio on day 12 of the 2nd lactation. Mammary DNA and RNA contents were also elevated by motherwort in PDMT(+) mice. The results suggest that motherwort can ameliorate lactation suppressed by PDMT through its stimulation of both growth and function of the mammary glands.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.202-210
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• 2007

A total of 45 bacterial strains were isolated from the traditional Korean soybean-fermented food, Chungkookjang. Among these strains, seven strains were selected and identified based on morphological, physiological, and biochemical characteristics, as well as phylogenetic analysis using 16S rDNA sequences. All strains were Gram-positive, aerobic, motile, oxidase-positive, rod-shaped, and endospore-forming bacteria, and produced extracellular enzymes such as amylase, cellulase, lipase, protease, and xylanase. The isolates were grown in the presence of 0-11% (w/v) NaCl. Growth was optimal at pH 6-9 and at temperatures of $30-45^{\circ}C$. According to VITEK automicrobic system tests and supplementary tests, the isolates were similar to several species of the genus Bacillus. The phylogenetic analysis of seven bacterial strains based on comparisons of 16S rDNA sequences, revealed that the strains were closely related to Bacillus species. The identification of strains that produced surfactin was also carried out, based on PCR screening of the sfp gene. Among the seven isolated strains, six yielded a surfactin-positive result with PCR.

• 분석과학
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.190-195
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• 2002

본 연구에서는 ion-pair reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (IP-RP-HPLC)방식을 이용한 denaturing high performance liquid chromatography (DHPLC)방법을 사용하여 기관지 천식을 조절하는 ${\beta}_2$-교감신경수용체 유전자의 돌연변이를 검출하였다. 50명의 천식 환자의 혈액에서 genomic DNA를 추출하여 중합효소연쇄반응 (polymerase chain reaction, PCR)을 이용해 증폭하고, 그 산물을 DHPLC로 분석한 결과, 50개의 시료 가운데 15개 (30%)의 돌연변이를 검출하였다. 최종적으로 유전자 염기서열결정법을 통해 DHPLC의 돌연변이 검출률이 정확함을 확인하였다.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.496-503
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• 1992

반도체 수소이온센서인 pH-ISFET를 제조 하고, 이를 ISFET 요소 센서로 이용하기 위하여 pH-ISFET의 Si$_3$$N_4$ 막 위에 요소 분해효소인 urease를 감광성 고분자 물질인 PVA-SbQ를 이용하여 고정화하였다. 제조된 센서는 빠른 응답특성과 우수한 재현성을 보였으며, 약 1∼50 mg/dl의 요소농도를 정량할 수 있었다. 또한 그 임상적용을 위한 기초연구로서 혈액 중에 존재하는 여러 가지 물질들이 센서의 출력에 미치는 영향을 조사하였으며, 혈장의 요소농도를 측정하여 현재 실용되고 있는 분광광도법의 결과와 비교하였다.