• 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.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.276-285
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• 2020

Circadian rhythm is an endogenous oscillation of about 24-h period in many physiological processes and behaviors. This daily oscillation is maintained by the molecular clock machinery with transcriptional-translational feedback loops mediated by clock genes including Period2 (Per2) and Bmal1. Recently, it was revealed that gut microbiome exerts a significant impact on the circadian physiology and behavior of its host; however, the mechanism through which it regulates the molecular clock has remained elusive. 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid (4-OH-PPA) and 3-phenylpropionic acid (PPA) are major metabolites exclusively produced by Clostridium sporogenes and may function as unique chemical messengers communicating with its host. In the present study, we examined if two C. sporogenes-derived metabolites can modulate the oscillation of mammalian molecular clock. Interestingly, 4-OH-PPA and PPA increased the amplitude of both PER2 and Bmal1 oscillation in a dose-dependent manner following their administration immediately after the nadir or the peak of their rhythm. The phase of PER2 oscillation responded differently depending on the mode of administration of the metabolites. In addition, using an organotypic slice culture ex vivo, treatment with 4-OH-PPA increased the amplitude and lengthened the period of PER2 oscillation in the suprachiasmatic nucleus and other tissues. In summary, two C. sporogenes-derived metabolites are involved in the regulation of circadian oscillation of Per2 and Bmal1 clock genes in the host's peripheral and central clock machineries.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.69-87
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• 2017

Objectives : Cheongnoemyeongsin-hwan (CNMSH) is a herb medicine to treat cognitive impairment. This study was investigated the effects of CNMSH on learning and memory impairment induced by cerebral hypoperfusion. Cerebral hypoperfusion was produced chronically by permanent bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (BCCAO) in rats. Methods : CNMSH was administered orally once a day (250 mg/kg) for 28 days starting at 4th week after the BCCAO. The acquisition of learning and the retention of memory were tested on 9th week after the BCCAO using the Morris water maze. In addition, effect of CNMSH on neuronal apoptosis and ${\beta}-amyloid$ accumulation in the hippocmapus was evaluated with immunohistochemistry and Western blotting. Results : 1. CNMSH and ChAL significantly shortened the escape latencies on the 2nd day of acquisition training trials. 2. ChAL significantly prolonged the swimming time spent in the target and peri-target zones and CNMSH also significantly prolonged the swimming time spent in the peri-target zone. 3. CNMSH and ChAL significantly increased the number of target heading in the retention test. 4. ChAL significantly shortened the time of the 1st target heading in the retention test, but CNMSH insignificantly shortened the time of that. 5. CNMSH and ChAL significantly increased the memory score in the retention test. 6. CNMSH and ChAL significantly attenuated the reduction of CA1 neurons, but insignificantly attenuated the reduction of CA1 thickness. 7. CNMSH and ChAL significantly attenuated the up-regulation of Bax expression in the CA1 of hippocampus. 8. CNMSH and ChAL significantly attenuated the up-regulation of cascapse-3 expression in the CA1 of hippocampus. 9. CNMSH and ChAL significantly attenuated the ${\beta}-amyloid$ accumulation in the CA1 of hippocampus. 10. CNMSH and ChAL significantly attenuated the up-regulation of APP expression in the CA1 of hippocampus. 11. CNMSH and ChAL significantly attenuated the up-regulation of BACE-1 expression in the CA1 of hippocampus. Conclusions : The results show that CNMSH attenuates neuronal apoptosis and ${\beta}-amyloid$ accumulation in the hippocampus and alleviates the impairment of learning and memory produced by chronic cerebral hypoperfusion. These results suggest that CNMSH may be a beneficial medicinal herb to treat cognitive impairment associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.33-39
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• 2020

Objectives : Increasing evidence supports the biological and pharmacological activities of essential oils on the central nervous system such as pain, anxiety, attention, arousal, relaxation, sedation and learning and memory. The purpose of present work is to investigate the protective effect and molecular mechanism of cypress essential oil (CEO) against scopolamine (SCO)-induced cognitive impairments in C57BL/6 mice. Methods : A series of behavior tests such as Morris water maze, passive avoidance, and fear conditioning tests were conducted to monitor learning and memory functions. Immunoblotting and RT-PCR were also performed in the hippocampal tissue to determine the underlying mechanism of CEO. Results : SCO induced cognitive impairments as assessed by decreased step-through latency in passive avoidance test, relatively low freezing time in fear conditioning test, and increased time spent to find the hidden platform in Morris water maze test. Conversely, CEO inhalation significantly reversed the SCO-induced cognitive impairments in C57BL/6 mice comparable to control levels. To elucidate the molecular mechanisms of memory enhancing effect of CEO we have examined the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the hippocampus. CEO effectively elevated the protein as well as mRNA expression of BDNF via activation of cAMP response element binding protein (CREB). Conclusions : Our findings suggest that CEO inhalation effectively restored the SCO-impaired cognitive functions in C56BL/6 mice. This learning and memory enhancing effect of CEO was partly mediated by up-regulation of BDNF via activation of CREB.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.53-59
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• 2012

Objectives : Autobiographical memory (ABM) is a special type of episodic memory, containing events that have occurred in a personal life. Overgeneral tendency of ABM refers to the retrieval of memory with only general and categorical descriptions rather than specific events. ABM specificity in depression and posttraumatic stress disorder is a robust finding with relation to cognitive vulnerability, affect regulation, problem-solving ability. It is also implicated in bipolar disorder with frequent relapses. In this study, we investigated whether ABM specificity was related to manic or euthymic mood states in patients with bipolar disorder. Methods : Forty bipolar patients with manic and euthymic episodes and 25 healthy controls participated in this study. Prompted by 5 positively and 5 negatively valenced emotional cue words, each participant was instructed to recall positive or negative memories and describe them in detail. The One-way ANOVA was used to compare ABM scores and post-hoc analyses were done. Results : Comapred to the healthy persons, the bipolar patients reported significantly more general than specific negative memories in both manic and euthymic episodes (p = 0.003). However, there was no significant difference between manic and euthymic patients (p = 0.074). Conclusions : These results suggest that overgeneral tendency of negative ABM may be a trait abnormality in bipolar disorder. Moreover, this phenomenon might be related to underlying cognitive deficits or affect regulation irrespective of the mood state.

• 한국시뮬레이션학회논문지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.127-136
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• 2015

소프트웨어산업 진흥법이 개편된 후 문제로 지적된 사업 리스크와 품질 관리 문제를 해결하기 위하여 공공 PMO 허용을 골자로 하는 전자정부사업관리 위탁 제도를 도입하였다. 이해관계자인 발주자, 사업자, PMO의 견해 차이로 공공PMO 제도가 안착하지 못하고, 추가적인 제도 개선이 요구된다. 그러므로 균형 있는 제도 개선을 위해서는 각 이해관계자 간의 견해 차이에 영향을 미치는 근본적인 원인을 분석하는 심층적인 연구가 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 인지 심리학적 수단-목적 사슬이론(Means-end chain theory)과 그 방법론의 하나인 래더링 기법과 가치단계도(HVM, Hierarchical Value Map)를 이용하여 공공 PMO 제도의 성공적인 수행을 위한 이해관계자 별 인지구조를 분석하고, 견해 차이를 유발하는 근본 원인을 분석한다. 추가로 이해관계자들이 제도에 기대하는 혜택을 획득하는 데 필요한 제도들도 분석한다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.257-266
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• 2022

Purpose : This systematic review examined evidence published 2000-2021 for occupational therapy interventions for adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adult ADHD). Methods : In order to find out the studies on the effect occupational therapy intervention on individuals with adult ADHD, studies published from 2000 to February 2022 were searched on Google Academic Search. The keywords used were "adult ADHD" AND "Occupational therapy". A total of 785 studies were searched, and from these, 3 studies were selected based on the application of the selection and exclusion criteria. The included studies comprised of 1 Quasi-experimental design study(one group pre-post test) and 2 randomized controlled trials design studies. The included studies were analyzed in PICO(patients, intervention, comparison, outcomes). Results : As a result of analysing the subjects of the included studies, subjects diagnosed with adult ADHD or classified as high-risk group in Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale test, the number of subjects was 97, and the average age was about 33 years old. Occupational therapy intervention methods for adult ADHD include Tailored Intervention, Computerized Cognitive Training, and Cognitive-Functional Intervention. The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale was the most used to check the symptoms of ADHD, and the COPM was used the most to measure the effects of occupational therapy interventions. The dependent variables of occupational therapy intervention were occupational performance, quality of life, executive function (behavioral regulation, metacognition), self-regulation function, stress management, and sustained attention. The effect of the intervention was statistically significant in 78.5% of the total. Conclusion : It is expected that the results of this study can be used as basic data for evidence-based practice for occupational therapists to apply adult ADHD interventions. In the field of occupational therapy in Korea, research on various interventions that can improve the occupational performance of adults ADHD should be conducted.

• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.445-455
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• 2016

본 연구는 과학학업성취와 관련된 주요 정의적 변인들인 흥미, 자기조절능력, 과제집착력이 투지(Grit)와 어떤 구조적 관계를 보이는지를 탐색하고자 하였다. 고등학교 학생 180명(남학생 77명, 여학생 103명)이 투지, 흥미, 자기조절능력, 과제집착력과 과학학업성취(중간시험, 기말시험점수)를 조사하는 설문에 답하였다. 본 연구자들은 위 다섯 가지 요인들과 관련된 선행연구 고찰을 바탕으로 하여 두 개의 가설모형을 설정하였다. 하나의 가설모형에서는 투지가 흥미에 영향을 주고, 투지가 다시 자기조절능력과 과제집착력에 영향을 미치며, 이 후 자기조절능력과 과제집착력이 과학학업성취에 영향을 미치는 모형으로, 이모형에서는 흥미가 자기조절능력과 과제집착력에 간접적으로 영향을 주고, 그 사이를 투지가 매개하는 것으로 가정하였다. 이와 다른 모형에서는 투지와 흥미가 독립적인 요인으로 작용하여, 각각 자기조절능력과 과제집착력에 영향을 미치는 모형으로 가정하였다. 수집된 자료와 가설모형을 바탕으로 하여 요인간의 상관관계와 모형의 적합도 확인을 위해 구조방정식 분석을 실행하였다. 그 결과를 통해 학생들의 투지와 흥미는 독립적인 요인으로 작용하는 모형이 최적의 모형으로 선택되었다. 또한 과제집착력이 흥미와 자기조절능력과 깊은 상관관계를 나타내는 것을 확인할 수 있었으며, 본 연구에 참여한 남학생과 여학생 집단 간의 변인별 상관관계 비교를 통해 투지와 흥미, 과제집착력, 자기조절능력, 그리고 학업성취 간의 구조적 관계가 남학생과 여학생에게서 다르게 나타날 가능성이 있음을 확인하였다. 본 연구 결과를 통해 그동안 중요하게 연구되지 않았던 투지와 과제집착력과 같은 요인들에 대한 조사를 제안한다. 투지와 과제집착력에 대한 연구를 통해 학생들의 흥미가 감소하는 원인과 학생들이 어렸을 때 가졌던 과학에 대한 흥미를 유지하기 위한 방안을 탐색할 수 있으며, 과학학업성취와 관련된 다양한 정의적 요인들에 대해 조사하는 연구가 가능할 것으로 기대된다.

• 과학교육연구지
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.192-210
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• 2023

이 연구는 인지적 도제 모델의 교수 단계와 교수방법을 적용하여 Rapid-cycling Brassica rapa (RcBr)를 활용한 식물 분자생물학 실험 프로그램을 개발하여 그의 적용 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 개발된 프로그램은 예비교사의 분자생물학 실험에 관한 전문성 제고를 위하여 'purple RcBr과 non-purple RcBr 개체의 DFR 유전자 확인'과 'DNA 프로파일링 방법을 이용한 RcBr 개체의 유전적 다형성 부위 확인'의 두 가지 실험 주제를 선정하여 총 8차시로 구성하였다. 개발된 프로그램은 충북 H 대학교 생물교육 전공 2학년 18명을 대상으로 적용하여 분자생물학 지식과 기술 활용에 관한 인지기능과 영역 일반적 메타인지 기능의 향상 효과를 알아보았으며, 개발된 프로그램에서 제공된 수업흐름도 작성 과제의 분석을 통하여 프로그램의 효과를 검증하고자 하였다. 개발된 인지적 도제 모델 기반의 RcBr 식물 프로그램은 예비교사의 분자생물학 지식 및 기술 활용에 관한 인지기능 향상에 효과적이었다. 예비교사의 선행 실험 경험에 따라 고차적 인지기능 향상에 차이를 보였는데, 선행 실험 경험이 없는 예비교사의 고차적 인지기능 향상에 특히 효과적이었다. 개발된 프로그램은 또한 영역 일반적 메타인지 기능 중 메타인지적 지식의 과제와 메타인지적 조절의 계획, 점검, 평가 부분의 하위요소에 있어 유의미한 향상 효과를 보여주었다. 이는 프로그램의 차시별 자기평가 활동이 예비교사의 메타인지적 조절 기능 향상에 도움을 주었기 때문으로 생각한다. 이 연구에서 개발된 인지적 도제 모델의 식물 프로그램은 예비교사의 분자생물학 실험에 관련된 핵심역량을 키우는데 이바지한 것으로 나타났으므로 후속 연구에서 이 교수·학습 자료를 재구성하여 과학교사 연수나 고등학생들에게 적용하여도 메타인지 기능의 향상 효과를 기대할 수 있을 것이다.

• 감성과학
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.83-102
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• 2018

The process model of emotion regulation suggests that cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression engage at different time points in the regulation process. Although multiple brain regions and networks have been identified for each strategy, no articles have explored changes in network characteristics or network connectivity over time. The present study examined (a) the whole-brain network and six other resting-state networks, (b) their modularity and global efficiency, which is an index of the efficiency of information exchange across the network, (c) the degree and betweenness centrality for 160 brain regions to identify the hub nodes with the most control over the entire network, and (d) the intra-network and inter-network functional connectivity (FC). Such investigations were performed using a traditional large-scale FC analysis and a relatively recent sliding window correlation analysis. The results showed that the right inferior orbitofrontal cortex was the hub region of the whole-brain network for both strategies. The present findings of temporally altering functional activity of the networks revealed that the default mode network (DMN) activated at the early stage of reappraisal, followed by the task-positive networks (cingulo-opercular network and fronto-parietal network), emotion-processing networks (the cerebellar network and DMN), and sensorimotor network (SMN) that activated at the early stage of suppression, followed by the greater recruitment of task-positive networks and their functional connection with the emotional response-related networks (SMN and occipital network). This is the first study that provides neuroimaging evidence supporting the process model of emotion regulation by revealing the temporally varying network efficiency and intra- and inter-network functional connections of reappraisal and suppression.