• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제27권11호
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• pp.2019-2027
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• 2017

Recently, cabbage kimchi has occasionally been associated with the foodborne diseases of enteric viruses such as human norovirus (HuNoV). This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between microbial/physicochemical properties and persistence of HuNoV in experimentally contaminated cabbage kimchi fermented and stored at $4^{\circ}C$ or $10^{\circ}C$ for 28 days. Changes in organic acid content, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), acidity, pH, and salinity were analyzed. The recovery of structurally intact HuNoV was examined for up to 28 days post-inoculation, using a NoV GII.4 monoclonal antibody-conjugated immuno-magnetic separation method combined with quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. On day 0, LAB loads were $4.70log_{10}$ colony forming units/g and HuNoV GII.4 titers were $2.57log_{10}\;genomic\;copies/{\mu}l$, at both temperatures. After 28 days, intact HuNoV titers decreased to 1.58 ($4^{\circ}C$) and $1.04(10^{\circ}C)log_{10}\;genomic\;copies/{\mu}l$, whereas the LAB density increased. This correlated with a gradual increase in lactic acid and acetic acid at both temperatures. Our findings support a statistical correlation between changes in physicochemical properties and the recovery of structurally intact HuNoV GII.4. Moreover, we determined that the production of organic acid and low pH could affect HuNoV GII.4 titers in cabbage kimchi during fermentation. However, HuNoV GII.4 was not completely eliminated by microbial/physicochemical factors during fermentation, although HuNoV GII.4 was reduced. Based on this, we speculate that the persistence of HuNoV GII.4 may be affected by the continually changing conditions during kimchi fermentation.

• 식물병연구
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.227-233
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• 2014

초산(acetic acid)과 젖산(lactic acid)의 혼합액(MX)의 심비디움 배양토에 오염된 소나무재선충(Bursaphelenchus xylophilus)의 방제효과를 조사하였다. 실내실험에서 초산과 혼합액은 5.0-1.0% (pH 2.6-4.2)에서 젖산은 5.0%에서만 100%가까운 살선충율을 나타내었고 이보다 낮은 농도(0.5-0.1%, pH 5.1-6.9)에서는 초산과 혼합액보다 젖산에서 살선충력이 유의적으로 낮아졌다. 대부분의 농도에서 혼합액의 살선충율이 초산과 젖산의 평균보다 유의적으로 높게 나타나 혼합액의 살선충력 상승효과가 있을 것으로 판단된다. 폿트실험에서 유기산 혼합액(0.5%, 0.25%), 살선충제(fosthiazate, 표준량, 배량) 및 길항세균(Paenibacillus polymyxa GBR-1) 배양 희석액($10^7CFU/ml$) 등의 처리에 의해 심비디움 배양토에서의 소나무재선충의 밀도가 처리간에는 유의적인 차이가 없이 무처리에 비해 유의적으로 감소하였다. 모든 처리에서 약해가 나타나지 않았고, 처리 후 시기별 pH와 2년생 심비디움의 생육에 무처리 대조구와 유의적인 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 이러한 결과와 이들 식용 유기산의 안전성과 가격을 종합하여 볼 때, 심비디움의 재배 관리 중 생육단계에 따라 이 유기산 혼합액의 지속적인 사용은 검역해충의 방제에 있어서 친환경적이고 실제적으로 유효한 하나의 방법일 것이다.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.307-314
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• 2015

본 연구는 한방생약부산물을 이용한 육계의 사료첨가제를 개발하기 위해 대조군(CON), HM1(한방생약부산물 0.15%), HM2(한방생약부산물 0.3%) 및 HM3(한방생약부산물 0.5%) 등 4개군에 육계 96수를 완전임의 배치하여 생산성, 장내 미생물 균총, 혈액 생화학적 지표, 면역글로블린 및 백혈구 성상의 변화에 대하여 조사하였다. 한방생약부산물 0.15% 첨가군(HM1)에서 대조군에 비해 육계전기(3~21일령) 사료요구율이 유의적(p<0.05)으로 개선되었으나, 전 기간에서는 차이가 없었다. 장내 소화물의 E. coli 및 Lactobacili 총 균수에서도 한방생약부산물 급여는 영향을 미치지 않았다. 혈액 생화학적 지표에서는 한방생약부산물 급여 시 AST 및 glucose 수준을 유의하게(p<0.05) 감소시켰다. 면역글로불린(IgG 및 IgA)과 백혈구 감별계수에서는 처리에 따른 차이는 없었다. 결론적으로 육계에서 0.15~0.3% 수준의 한방생약 부산물 첨가는 육계전기에 사료이용성 및 간 조직의 기능을 개선하는 효과가 있는 것으로 사료된다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.203-211
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• 2008

Shiga 독소 생성 대장균(Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli; STEC)을 가장 빠르게 검출할 수 있는 초고속 이단계 PCR 방법을 개발하였다. 검색 대상 유전자는 STEC에서 생성되는 Shiga 독소(Shiga toxin; Stx)를 암호화하고 있는 유전자 stx1이며, 1쌍의 stx 유전자 특이 primer를 사용하여 검출을 수행하였다. 초고속 PCR (Ultra-rapid PCR)은 microchip 기반의 6 ${\mu}l$ PCR 용량의 Real-time PCR을 사용하고, PCR 회전의 각 단계 중 혼성과 중합을 한 단계로 하였을 뿐 아니라, 각 단계의 적용시간을 각 1초, 3초(해리, 혼성/중합)가 되게 극단적으로 줄여, 검사소요시간을 최소화하였다. 35회전의 PCR 진단에 사용된 시간은 6분38초였으며, 용융온도분석에서 stx1 특이 유전자가 검출되었음을 확인하는 데까지 총 7분 28초가 소요되었다. 또한 민감도 측정에서 $3{\times}10^0$ CFU/reaction까지 성공적으로 검출 가능함이 확인되었고, 용융온도분석에서 이 증폭산물은 일정한 $81.42{\pm}0.34^{\circ}C$의 용융온도를 갖는 것으로 확인되었다. 이 검사법을 다양한 STEC 균주들에게 적용하여 그 성능을 검증하였으며, 이로써 본 초고속 이단계 PCR 방법은 Shiga 독소 생성 대장균의 초신속 검출에 바로 적용될 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.284-294
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• 2006

Statement of problem. Proliferation of Candida albicans is primarily within the plaque on the fitting surface of the denture rather than on the inflamed mucosa. Consequently, the treatment of the denture is equally important as treatment of the tissue. Cleansing and disinfection should be efficiently carried-out as the organisms can penetrate into the voids of the acrylic resin and grow in them, from which they can continue to infect and reinfect bearing tissues. Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the applicability of photocatalytic reaction to eliminate Candida albicans from acrylic resin denture base, and to investigate the anti-fungal effect with various UVA illumination time. Materials and Methods. The specimens were cured by the conventional method following the manufacturer's instruction using thermal polymerized denture base resin (Vertex RS: Dentimex, Netherlands). $TiO_2$ photocatalyst sol(LT), which is able to be coated at normal temperature, was made from the Ti-alkoxide progenitor. The XRD patterns, TEM images and nitrogen absorption ability of the $TiO_2$ photocatalyst sol(LT) were compared with the commercial $TiO_2$ photocatalyst P-25. The experimental specimens were coated with the mixture of the $TiO_2$ photocatalyst sol(LT) and binder material (silane) using dip-coater, and uncoated resin plates were used as the control group. Crystallinity of $TiO_2$ of the specimen was tested by the XRD. Size, shape and chemical compositions were also analyzed using the FE-SEM/ EDS. The angle and methylene blue degradation efsciency were measured for evaluating the photocatalytic activity of the $TiO_2$ film. Finally, the antifungal activity of the specimen was tested. Candida albicans KCTC 7629(1 ml, initial concentration $10^5$ cells/ ml) were applied to the experiment and control group specimens and subsequently two UVA light source with 10W, 353 nm peak emission were illuminated to the specimens from 15cm above. The extracted $2{\mu}l$ of sample was plated on nutrient agar plate ($Bacto^{TM}$ Brain Heart Infusion; BD, USA) with 10 minute intervals for 120 minute, respectively. It was incubated for 24 hours at $37^{\circ}C$ and the colony forming units (CFUs) were then counted. Results. Compared the characteristics of LT photocatalyst with commercial P-25 photocatalyst, LT were shown higher activity than P-25. The LT coated experimental specimen surface had anatase crystal form, less than 20 nm of particle size and wide specific surface area. To evaluate the photocatalytic activity of specimens, methylene blue degradation reaction were used and about 5% of degradation rate were measured after 2 hours. The average contact angle was less than $20^{\circ}$ indicating that the LT photocatalyst had hydrophilicity. In the antifungal activity test for Candida albicans, 0% survival rate were measured within 30 minute after irradiation of UVA light. Conclusion. From the results reported above, it is concluded that the UVA-LT photocatalytic reaction have an antifungal effect on the denture surface Candida albicans, and so that could be applicable to the clinical use as a cleaning method.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제31권8호
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• pp.1197-1204
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• 2018

Objective: The objective was to characterize the fermentative and microbiological profile of Tifton 85 bermudagrass haylage with different layers of polyethylene film and storage time. Methods: The experimental design consisted of a randomized block design with four and six wrapping layers (100 and 150 microns in total. respectively) allocated in the main plots, through repeated measures analysis (30, 60, and 90 days of storage) with four replicates. Results: The storage time and number of wrapping layers did not show changes in the population of Clostridium and lactic acid bacteria. A decrease was observed in the enterobacteria population with an increase in the storage period in the two wrapping layers studied. Upon opening of the haylage at 30 days, the population of Bacillus was lower in haylages made with six layers of wrapping (3.63 log colony forming units/g). No growth of Listeria sp. or Salmonella sp. was observed during the experimental period. The fungal genera with a greater occurrence were Penicillium sp. and Fusarium sp. The following mycotoxins were not detected: ochratoxin A, fumonisins, and zearalenone. Relative to the organic butyric, propionic, and acetic acids, the haylages presented a low concentration of lactic acid; this may have prevented a drop in the pH, which was high when the silos were opened (5.4). The levels of ammoniacal nitrogen and soluble carbohydrates presented no variation among the number of wrapping layers, with an overall average of 35.55 and 38.04 g/kg. Conclusion: Tifton 85 bermudagrass haylage wrapped with four and six layers presented adequate fermentation and microbiological characteristics in the evaluated periods.

• 한국균학회소식:학술대회논문집
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• 한국균학회 2015년도 추계학술대회 및 정기총회
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• pp.11-11
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• 2015

A total of sixty-six samples of Nuruk, a fermention starter used to make the Korean traditional rice wine, Makgeolli, were collected from central and southern regions of Korea in 2013 and 2014. We classified two groups of the Nuruk samples, "commercial" and "home-made", according to the manufacturing procedure and purpose of use. Commercial Nuruks were made in a controlled environment where the temperature and humidity are fixed and the final product is supplied to Makgeolli manufacturers. Home-made Nuruks were made under uncontrolled conditions in the naturally opened environment and were intended for use in the production of small amounts of home-brewed Makgeolli. We obtained more than five hundred isolates including filamentous fungi and yeasts from the Nuruk samples followed by identification of fungal species. Also we stored glycerol stocks of each single isolate at $-70^{\circ}C$. We identified the species of each isolate based on the sequences of ITS regions amplified with two different universal primer pairs. We also performed morphological characterization of the filamentous fungi and yeast species through observations under the microscope. We investigated the major fungal species of commercial and home-made Nuruks by counting the colony forming units (CFU) and analyzing the occurrence tendency of fungal species. While commercial Nuruks contained mostly high CFU of yeasts, home-made Nuruks showed relatively high occurrence of filamentous fungi. One of the representative Nuruk manufacturers used both domestic wheat bran and imported ones, mainly from US, as raw material. Depending on the source of ingredient, the fungal diversity was somewhat different. Another commercial Nuruk sample was collected twice, once in 2013 and again in 2014, and showed different diversity of fungal species in each year. Nuruks obtained from the southern regions of Korea and Jeju island showed high frequency of yeast such as Saccharomycopsis fibuligera and Pichia species as well as unique filamentous fungus, Monascus species. S. fibuligera was easily found in many Nuruk samples with high CFU. The major filamentous fungi were Aspergillus, Lichtheimia, Mucor and Penicillium species. In order to further our understanding of the isolates and their potential industrial applications, we assayed three enzymes, alpha amylase, glucoamylase and acid protease from 140 isolates out of about five hundred isolates and selected about 10 excellent strains with high enzyme activities. With these fungal isolates, we will perform omics analyses including genomics, transcriptomics, metabolic pathway analyses, and metabolomics followed by whole genome sequencing of unique isolates associated with the basic research of Nuruk and that also has applications in the Makgeolli making process.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.472-480
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• 2017

치과의료기관 의료장비 표면 및 치과위생사 손의 S. epidermidis 오염도 조사를 위해 2017년 7월부터 8월까지 일부지역 20개 치과의원에서 치과위생사 20인의 손 오염, 치과별 7부위 표면 140부위의 S. epidermidis 오염도를 조사하였다. S. epidermidis 오염도는 핸드플레이트와 로닥플레이트를 사용하였으며, $35^{\circ}C$ 24시간 배양하였다. 손 오염도는 핸드플레이트 기준에 근거하여 저, 중, 고 그룹으로 분류한 후 그룹별 손 부위별 오염도를 ANOVA 분석하였다. 의료장비 표면 오염수준은 집락을 계수하여 기술통계 하였다. 치과위생사 55%는 중등도 이상의 손 오염이 있었고, 부위별로는 손바닥이 29.45 CFU로 가장 높게 나타났으며, 그 다음으로는 중지 7.8 CFU, 약지 6.4 CFU, 엄지 6 CFU 순서였다. 의료장비 표면 오염도 조사결과 3-way 손잡이 4.45 CFU, 컴퓨터 마우스 3.37 CFU, 거울 손잡이 1.60 CFU로 다른 영역보다 높게 조사되었다. 손 오염도가 높은 집단일수록 손의 S. epidermidis 오염도가 높은 양적 상관관계를 나타내었다. S. epidermidis 오염도는 의료장비 표면 오염보다 손에서 높게 나타났다. 그러므로 의료진들은 손 위생의 중요성을 인식하고 WHO에서 제시한 방법으로 손 위생을 실천하는 것이 요구되었다. 의료진들이 감염관리 업무수행에 책임감을 갖고 안전한 의료 환경을 조성할 수 있도록 감염관리 지침과 체계적인 감염관리 업무 수행에 관한 교육이 요구되었다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.232-237
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• 2015

이 연구는 강릉원주대학교 치과대학 학생들의 임상실습을 위해 사용되고 있는 DCU에서 배출되는 물 속 종속영양세균의 수준을 평가하면서 사용빈도에 따른 세균 오염수준의 차이를 확인하고 기회 감염성 병원균의 존재를 분자생물학적 방법을 사용하여 확인하였다. 임상 실습실에서 사용되는 DCU 36개를 대상으로 초음파치석제거기에서 물 시료를 수집하여 평균 CFU/ml를 조사하고 초음파치석제거기의 한달 사용빈도에 따라 DCU를 세 집단으로 분류하여 세균오염수준을 비교하였다. 또한 수집한 물 시료에서 세균의 genomic DNA를 추출한 후 PCR 분석을 통해 기회감염성 병원균의 존재를 확인한 결과는 다음과 같다. 학생 실습에 사용한 DCU에서 수집한 물 시료의 평균 종속영양세균수준은 16,095 CFU/ml로 ADA에서 권장하는 200 CFU/ml 이하의 수준에 적합하지 않은 것을 확인하였다. 초음파 치석제거기의 한 달 사용빈도에 따라 3집단으로 나누어 CFU/ml를 조사하였을 때, 초음파치석제거기를 한 달에 1번 이상 3번 미만 사용한 DCU에서 평균 CFU/ml가 20,070 CFU/ml로 가장 높게 나타났으며, 3번 이상 사용한 유니트는 CFU/ml 평균이 8,420 CFU/ml로 가장 적게 나타났다. 3개군의 CFU/ml 차이는 통계학적으로 유의성이 있는 것을 보여주었고(p<0.05), 그 중 사용빈도가 가장 높은 군에서 유의하게 낮은 CFU/ml를 보여주었다. 치과에서 사용하는 DCU에 존재하는 기회감염성 병원균이 학생실습에 사용하는 DCU에서도 분리되었다. 36개의 genomic DNA 시료 중 1개의 시료에서 Pseudomonas species가 검출되었고, 2개의 시료에서 비결핵성 Mycobacterium species가 검출되었다. 따라서 학생실습용으로 사용되는 DCU는 학생들과 대상자에게 잠재적 감염의 원인이 될 수 있으며, 실습 전 학생들의 보호장비 착용과 실습 후 수관관리가 필요하다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.433-439
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• 2004

This study was carried out to investigate the efficacy of rifampin with or without streptomycin in male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats experimentally inoculated with Brucella abortus. Thirty rats were intraperitoneally inoculated with $1.0{\times}10^9$colony-forming units of B. abortus. They were divided into 3 groups by treatment with antibiotic. 10 rats in Group A were orally administrated with rifampin, 10 rats in Group B with rifampin orally and with streptomycin intramuscularly over 12 weeks starting at 1 week post infection (PI). A placebo recipient in Group C was inoculated with sterile saline without antibiotics. All animals were monitored by tube agglutination test (TAT) and AMOS-PCR to evaluate the efficiency of the antibiotics to B. abortus infection. The antibody titers in Groups A, B and C were 1:400, 1:400 and 1:800 as measured by TAT at the first week PI, respectively. The antibody titer in Group A decreased to 1:100 by the 13th week PI. That in the control group was observed as high antibody titer until 13th weeks PI, but the antibody response in Group B was low(1:50) from the 5th week to the 13th week PI. AMOS-PCR there was evidence of relapse of B. abortus in group A in liver and spleen specimens at the 13th week PI. B. abortus DNA was detected in Group C in liver and spleen specimens from the 1st week to 13th week PI by AMOS-PCR. However AMOS-PCR could not detect any organism in Group B from the 3rd week PI until the end of the study. This study demonstrated that administration of a combination of rifampin and streptomycin was more efficacious than administration of rifampin alone. A significant reduction in antibody titer was observed when a combination of 15 mg/kg/day of rifampin per os and 15 mg/kg/day streptomycin intramuscularly was used in comparison with the antibody of control group.