• The Korean Journal of Malacology
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.165-170
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• 2010

The location of the style sac and morphology of the crystalline style were described morphologically in three bivalve species (Tegillarca granosa, Mytilus galloprovincialis and Saxidomus purpuratus) which inhabited in different area. The style sac of them was connected to the posterior stomach. There was the crystalline style in the style sac. The crystalline style of three species was long circular cone of translucent gelatin form, which was hard and elastic. There was a red-yellow and spiral filament inside the crystalline style of Tegillarca granosa and Mytilus galloprovincialis. A white and long tube was located from basal portion to the end of crystalline style in Saxidomus purpuratus. RLC (relative length of crystalline style) of Tegillarca granosa, Mytilus galloprovincialis and Saxidomus purpuratus was 47.69, 48.97, 64.20% and RWC (relative weight of crystalline style) was 0.54, 0.54, 0.39%, respectively.

• The Korean Journal of Malacology
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.9-14
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• 2011

This study was examined digestive enzyme activity in the crystalline style of the three species of bivalves. Bivalves used in this study were Tegillarca granosa (n=61), Mytilus galloprovincialis (n=30) and Saxidomus purpuratus (n=30) and collected from southern coast of Korea on May 2010. Digestive enzymes activities in the crystalline style were assayed in spectrophotometer. Amylase and cellulase occupied approximately 90% of digestive enzyme in crystalline style of T. granosa, M. galloprovincialis, and S. purpuratus. And protease activity in crystalline style of T. granosa, M. galloprovincialis and S. purpuratus showed the lowest values to 0.02, 0 and 0.08%, respectively. Digestive enzyme activity in crystalline style of three species was measured in the order of cellulase > amylase > chitinase > laminarinase.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.39-42
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• 1959

The enzymatic activity of proteinase which was isolated from a shell fish, Veneridae Soxidomus purpuratus Sowerby(Korean name "Gai-jo-gai") was studied, and the obtained results were as follows; (1) The optimum pH of the enzyme was around 7.5 (2) The prohibiting activity of metalic ions for the enzymatic activity was the order of 1/1000M-$Ag^{+}$>1/1000M-$Zn^{++}$>1/1000M-$Cd^{++}$>1/1000M-$Pb^{++}$. (3) Of 3 specimens of the enzyme from heptapancreas, gastro-intestine and crystalline style the highest activity was shown by one from crystalline style.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.35-38
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• 1959

The enzymatic activity of amylase which was isolated from a shell fish Veneridae Soxidmnus purpuratus Sowerby(Korean name :Gai-jo-gai") was studied and the obtained results were as follows: (1) The optimum pH of the enzyme was Ca. 6.2-6.4. (2) Prohibiting activity of metalic ions for the enzymatic activity was the order of 1/1000M-$Mg^{++}$>1/1000M-$Sr^{++}$>1/1000M-$Na^{+}$, and $Ca^{++}$ ion's prohibiting action was hardly showed. (3) Of 3 specimens of amyiase from Heptapancreas, Gastro-intestine and crystalline style, the highest activity was shown by amylase from crystlline style, and the other two showed almost same degree of activity. (4) Heptapancreas Amylase from the shell fish showed remarkably higher enzymatic activity than the pancreas amylase from a pig.

• Conservation Science in Museum
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• v.19
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• pp.1-18
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• 2018

The Stele for National Preceptor Hongbeop from the Jeongtosa Temple site in Chungju is one of the most important stone cultural heritage items for exemplifying the style of the Goryeo era. Despite its obvious value, this relic has been stored in a weathered condition at the National Museum of Korea. It had suffered various dismantling and displacements during the Japanese colonial period and had long been exposed in the open air. The stele was selected as a subject for the Stone Monuments Restoration Project launched by the National Museum of Korea in 2015. In preparation for its outdoor exhibition as part of the restoration project, this study investigated the characteristics of its materials, produced a map of its deterioration from weathering, and carried out ultrasonic analysis of the materials to provide findings useful for conservation treatment. The materials analysis revealed that the turtle-shaped pedestal of the stele was made from two-mica granite consisting of medium-grained quartz, plagioclase, alkali feldspar, biotite, and muscovite. Its body stone is crystalline marble, the rock-forming mineral in which is medium-grained calcite in a rose-pink color with dark grey spots. The dragon top of the stele is made of crystalline marble, the major component of which is medium-grained calcite of a light-grey color. The deterioration consists of 21.5% abrasion on the stone body, with its south face most damaged, and 18.6% granular disintegration, with the north face most damaged. The ultrasonic material characterization conducted for mapping the general condition of weathering shows low values on the parts-assembly area of the turtle-shaped pedestal and on the upper portion of the stone body. It is considered that there is dislocation due to partial blistering and fracturing as well as to the differences in surface treatment. Prior to the outdoor exhibition of the stele, the surface was cleaned of contaminants and was consolidated based on the scientific investigation in order to prevent weathering from the external environment.