• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.391-395
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• 1990

The kinetics of thermnal cis-trans isomerization reaction of 1-bromopropene(1-BP) was studied at temperatures from 620.8 to 753.15 K over the pressure range 0.17-50.3 Torr. Both the inhibition effect by cyclohexene or propene and the catalytic effect by HBr showed a radical process as the main mechanism of the isomerization. In the suppression of the radical process by the inhibitors, the molecular process also contributed to overall reaction rate. The reactions demonstrated the first order kinetics under both uninhibited and inhibited conditions and could be represented by the expressions (R = 1.987 cal/mol/K) $k_{un}/s^{-1} = (3.45{\pm}1.50){\times}10^{11}$exp$[(- 48100{\pm}2000)/RT]\;k_{ink}/s^{-1} = (2.98{\pm}1.40){\times}10^{12}$exp$[(- 55800{\pm}1800)/RT]$> where $k_{un}$ is the observed rate constant of cis-1-bromopropene(1-B$P_c$) to trans-1-bromopropene(1-B$P_t$) under uninhibited condition at initial pressure of 50 Torr and $k_{ink}$ is the rate constant under maximal inhibition by cyclohexene. The ratio of rate constants for bromine atom elimination from the allylic hydrogen of reactant(1-BP) and from the inhibitors, propene and cyclohexene, were measured from the observed rates of the uninhibited and inhibited reactions. The inhibition efficiencies of cyclohexene and propene were compared kinetically from the rate constants and shown to give good agreement with the previous results reported from other alkyl bromide pyrolyses.

• BMB Reports
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.464-470
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• 1995

Quinolone antibiotics are DNA gyrase inhibitors, but their bactericidal action seems to involve more than the inhibition of DNA gyrase activity. Hence, the potentially crucial factors among possible mechanisms of quinolone action; cleavable complex formation, inhibition of DNA synthesis, and induction of SOS response were investigated. These parameters were measured in an Escherichia coli strain exposed to quinolones in the logarithmic growth phase, and correlated with the bactericidal activity of quinolones. Cleavable complex formation proved to be the factor most related to bactericidal action. Inhibition of DNA synthesis was substantially correlated with bactericidal activity, but induction of SOS response was least correlated with bactericidal activity. Therefore, it was concluded that quinolones exert bactericidal action primarily through cleavable complex formation, and subsequent unknown cellular processes together with inhibition of DNA synthesis contribute to the bactericidal activity of quinolones.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.265-272
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• 2017

Inhibition of pitting corrosion of the copper sprinkler tubes by removing dissolved oxygen in water with sodium sulfite was studied on the wet sprinkler systems operated in 258 household sites. First, air in the sprinkler tubing was removed by vacuum pumping. The tube was then filled with sodium sulfite dissolved in water. Sodium sulfite was very effective in maintaining a very low dissolved oxygen concentration in water in the sprinkler tube for the observation period of six months. Water leakage from the copper sprinkler tube was reduced significantly by using sodium sulfite. Both pitting corrosion process and pitting corrosion inhibition mechanism were investigated by examining microscopical and structural aspects of corrosion pits formed in failed copper sprinkler tube. Pitting corrosion was caused by pressurized air as well as sediments such as sand particles in copper tubes through oxygen concentration cells. It was confirmed microscopically that growth of corrosion pits was stopped by reducing dissolved oxygen concentration to a very level by using sodium sulfite.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.153-160
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• 2016

The inhibition ability of N,N-bis(2,4-dihydroxyhydroxybenzaldehyde)-1,3-Propandiimine (DHBP) as a schiff base against the corrosion of API-5L-X65 steel in 1 M HCl solution was evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, potentiodynamic polarization and scanning electron microscopy. Electrochemical impedance studies indicated that DHBP inhibited corrosion by blocking the active corrosion sites. The inhibition efficiency increased with increasing inhibitor concentrations. EIS data was analysed to equivalent circuit model and showed that the charge transfer resistance of steel increased with increasing inhibitor concentration whilst the double layer capacitance decreased. The adsorption of this compound obeyed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Gibbs free energy of adsorption was calculated and indicated that adsorption occurred through physical and spontaneous process. The corrosion inhibition mechanism was studied by potential of zero charge. Polarization studies indicated that DHBP retards both the cathodic and anodic reactions through adsorption on steel surface. Scanning electron microscopy was used to study the steel surface with and without inhibitor.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.224-231
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• 2015

Purpose: Corn is a major commercial crop targeted for genetic modification owing to its high consumer demand as a foodstuff for humans and livestock, as well as its other industrial applications. However, the safety of genetically modified (GM) crops is controversial. Indeed, several countries have banned the importation of GM seeds that can germinate. Therefore, development of effective, convenient, and nondestructive methods to inhibit seed germination is required. Methods: This study aimed to examine the efficacy of microwave heat treatment for inhibition of germination of corn kernels and for optimization of power and exposure time required for effective aging treatment. Artificial inhibition was induced in corn kernels using microwave heat treatment. Seven power levels were examined (400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, and 1000 W) at each of the four exposure times (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 min). Results: Corn kernels could be aged effectively after heating for 0.5~1.0 min at powers greater than 800 W, with increasing efficacy observed at higher powers. Further analysis showed that the most effective inhibition of germination was observed at 1000 W for 40 s. This setting did not cause any physical damage to the corn kernels. Conclusions: Optimal inhibition of corn kernel germination was achieved using higher power for shorter times, which may be useful for industrial corn seed treatment.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제63권5호
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• pp.327-334
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• 2019

코발트의 부식에 대한 시스테인(Cys), 메티오닌(Met), 히스티딘(His)의 부식억제 효과를 공기를 제거한 0.5 M HCl과 0.5 M $H_2SO_4$ 용액에서 연구하였다. 코발트에 대한 아미노산의 부식 억제효과는 혼합 부식억제 방식에 의하여 나타나지만, $H_2SO_4$ 용액에서는 산화반응 속도의 감소가 그리고 HCl 용액에서는 환원반응 속도의 감소가 더 큰 영향을 미쳤다. 코발트 표면에서 일어나는 아미노산의 흡착은 수정된 Langmuir 흡착 등온식을 따르며 HCl, $H_2SO_4$ 용액에서 흡착되는 히스티딘은 히스티딘의 {$-NH_3{^+}$}, {$-NH^+=$}와 코발트 표면의 {$Co-Cl^{-{\delta}}$}와의 정전기적 인력에 의한 물리흡착으로, 다른 경우는 Co의 빈 d-orbital과 시스테인 또는 메티오닌에 존재하는 S의 비공유 전자쌍 사이에서 일어나는 화학흡착으로 설명할 수 있었다.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.406-415
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• 2012

The corrosion inhibition of copper-nickel alloy by Ethylenediamine (EDA) and Diethylenetriamine (DETA) in 1.5M HCl has been investigated by weight loss technique at different temperatures. Maximum value of inhibitor efficiency was 75% at $35^{\circ}C$ and 0.2 M inhibitor concentration EDA, while the lower value was 4% at $35^{\circ}C$ and 0.01 M inhibitor concentration DETA. Two mathematical models were used to represent the corrosion rate data, second order polynomial model and exponential model respectively. Nonlinear regression analysis showed that the first model was better than the second model with high correlation coefficient. The reactivity of studied inhibitors was analyzed through theoretical calculations based on density functional theory (DFT). The results showed that the reactive sites were located on the nitrogen (N1, N2 and N4) atoms.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.208-214
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• 2012

본 연구는 왕겨를 이용한 항산화, 항노화에 효과적인 초액을 대량생산하여 기능성을 검증하고 왕겨초액 내의 기능성물질을 분석하여 사업화의 가능성을 타진하고자 하였다. 정제된 왕겨초액을 분획하여 기능성이 확인된 부분을 HPLC 기기를 이용하여 확인한 결과 caffeic acid 외에 7종의 polyphenol 유래물질에서 기능성을 확인하였다. 기능성 화장품소재 시험으로는 세포 생존율 측정(MTT assay), 주름개선 (collagenase inhibition assay, elastase inhibition assay), 미백(tyrosinase inhibition assay), 항산화 시험(DPPH free radical scavenging assay, SOD-like activity, xanthine oxidase inhibition assay)이 실시하였다. 피부주름형성은 콜라겐의 합성과 분해가 중요한 원인으로 작용한다고 알려져 있지만, 최근 많은 연구에서 엘라스틴의 재형성과 분해 또한 주름형성 기전에서 중요한 작용을 하는 것으로 보고되고 있다. 왕겨초액은 $100{\mu}L/mL$의 농도에서 collagenase 저해효과가 100%, elastase 저해효과가 55% 이상으로 주름개선 효과가 우수하였다. 왕겨초액은 $100{\mu}L/mL$의 농도에서 tyrosine에 대한 tyrosinase 저해효과가 80% 이상으로 미백효과가 우수하게 나타났다. DPPH radical 소거율, xanthine oxidase 저해와 SOD-like 활성을 이용하여 항산화 효과를 측정하였다. 왕겨초액 $100{\mu}L/mL$의 농도에서 DPPH radical 소거율이 80%, xanthine oxidase 저해효과가 80%, 그리고 SOD-like 활성이 100%를 나타내었다. 따라서 본 연구를 통하여 정제 왕겨초액을 이용한 산업화를 위한 가능성을 타진하여 효과가 좋음을 확인할 수 있었다. 이와 같은 결과로 왕겨초액을 이용한 기능성 화장품의 소재로 뿐만 아니라, 식품 및 의약외품의 품목허가를 통하여 고부가가치의 상품화소재로의 가능성이 있다고 사료됩니다.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.139-146
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• 2010

The inhibitory effects of 25 polyphenols against in vitro allergic reactions were compared using biochemical and cell assays. Three polyphenols including curcumin, gallic acid, and quercetin suppressed the release of $\beta$-hexosaminidase from ionophore A23187-stimulated RBL-2H3 cells more effectively (>50% inhibition at $100{\mu}M$ concentration). They were found to have potencies in suppressing the release of histamine not only from ionophore A23187-, but also from immunoglobulin E (IgE)-stimulated RBL-2H3 cells. Moreover, such suppressive effects of the three polyphenols were also observed in A23187 plus PMA-costimulated rat peritoneal mast cells. The extent of inhibition were quantified as the respective polyphenol concentration that inhibit 50% ($IC_{50}$) of $\beta$-hexosaminidase or histamine release, showing an inhibition tendency with decreasing order of curcumin>gallic acid>quercetin. Down-regulation of $Ca^{2+}$ influx was suggested as the cause of the inhibition of $\beta$-hexosaminidase and histamine releases in these cells. The immune process inhibition was confirmed by the observed reduction in the gene expressions and release of pro-inflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-$\alpha$, interleukin (IL)-$1\beta$, and IL-4, due probably to antioxidant activity of the polyphenols. These findings illustrate that curcumin, gallic acid, and quercetin may be beneficial against allergic inflammatory diseases.

• BMB Reports
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• 제45권12호
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• pp.707-712
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• 2012

Human glutamate dehydrogenase isozymes (hGDH1 and hGDH2) have been known to be inhibited by palmitoyl-CoA with a high affinity. In this study, we have performed the cassette mutagenesis at six different Cys residues (Cys59, Cys93, Cys119, Cys201, Cys274, and Cys323) to identify palmitoyl-CoA binding sites within hGDH2. Four cysteine residues at positions of C59, C93, C201, or C274 may be involved, at least in part, in the inhibition of hGDH2 by palmitoyl-CoA. There was a biphasic relationship, depending on the levels of palmitoyl-CoA, between the binding of palmitoyl-CoA and the loss of enzyme activity during the inactivation process. The inhibition of hGDH2 by palmitoyl-CoA was not affected by the allosteric inhibitor GTP. Multiple mutagenesis studies on the hGDH2 are in progress to identify the amino acid residues fully responsible for the inhibition by palmitoyl-CoA.