• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.227-235
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• 2009

The marine toxic dinoflagellate Alexandrium catenella has been implicated in numerous paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) events in many countries. Due to difficulties in rapidly identifying A. catenella, field-based study of this species has been problematic. The present study developed a TaqMan format A. catenella-specific probe for real-time PCR assay (specific to Korean genotype) based on LSU rDNA sequence information for studying geographic and temporal distribution of the species in surface sediments and water columns of Jinhae Bay, Korea. The field survey from 2007 to 2008 revealed that A. catenella occurred in most seasons at low densities, mostly below 1 cell $mL^{-1}$, and was more abundant in spring (maximum cell density of 2 cells $mL^{-1}$) when shellfish exceed the quarantine toxin level for PSP toxins in Jinhae Bay.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.651-658
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• 1994

For the production of digoxin by using biotransformation in suspension-cultured Digita- lis lanata cells, a two-stage culture process was optimized. Modified Murashige and Skoog medium was used for growth in the first stage and the cells were transferred to glucose solution for the production of digoxin from digitoxin via biotransformation in the second stage. When the cells were cultivated for 10 days in the growth period, 12$\beta$-hydroxylation capacity was the best. It was found that the optimum amount of digitoxin as substrate was 400 mg/l with initial cell density of 21%. Maximum productivity was achieved 5 days after transfer of cells to production medium. Sucrose and fructose provided similar digoxin yield as that in glucose, and 6% was proved to be the best glucose solution. Most of the components of modified MS medium except phosphate reduced the efficiency of digoxin formation. Besides, peptone and beef extracts inhibited 12$\beta$-hydroxylation, while promoting glucosylation. Finally, it was apparent that light enhanced the formation of digoxin significantly.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.219-224
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• 2019

In this study, we evaluated the energy production from plant-microbial fuel cells using representative indoor plants, such as Scindapsus aureus and Clatha minor. The maximum power density of microbial fuel cell (MFC) using S. aureus ($3.36mW/m^2$) was about 2 times higher than that of the MFC using C. minor ($1.43mW/m^2$). It was confirmed that energy recovery is possible using plant-MFCs without fuel. However, further research is needed to improve the performance of plant-MFCs. Nevertheless, plant-MFCs have proved their potential as a novel energy source to overcome the limitations of the conventional renewable energy sources such as wind power and solar cells, and could be employed to a power source for the sensor in charge of the fourth industrial revolution.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.970-973
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• 1996

Candida parapsilosis KFCC-10875를 사용하여 균체농도가 xylose로부터 xylitol의 생산에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. Xylitol 생산속도는 균체농도 20 g/l에서 최대값 2.8 g/l-h를 보여주었으며 비 xylitol 생산속도는 농축된 균제에 의한 산소제한으로 균체농도가 증가할수록 감소하였다. 약 20 g/l로 농축된 균체를 사용하여 초기 xylose농도가 xylitol 생산에 미치는 영향을 살펴본 결과 xylitol 생산속도, 비 xylitol 생산속도 및 xylose에 대한 xylitol의 수율은 xylose의 농도 170 g/l에서 최대값을 보여주었다. 고농도의 균체를 사용하려면 xylose의 배지에서 배양된 균체를 다시 농축하여야 한다. 이러한 단점을 해결하기 위하여 발효과정 중에 균체를 농축하는 방법을 시도하였다. 고농도 균체를 얻기위하여 지수증식기인 배양 초기에는 용존산소의 농노를 충분히 유지시켜 18시간 배양하여 약 20 g/l의 고농도 균체를 얻을 수 있었다. 고농도 균체를 이용하여 xylitol을 생산하기 위하여 용존산소의 농도를 0.7-1.5%로 낮추어 유지하였다. 이때, 기질의 농도는 xylose 농도가 170 g/l 이상에서는 xylitol 생산성이 비교적 크게 감소하므로 xylitol 생산성의 향상을 위하여 고농도의 xylose를 피하는 유가식 배양을 수행하였다. 그 결과 56시간 배양하여 200 g/l xylose로부터 약 140 g/l의 xylitol을 생산할 수 있었다.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.351-361
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• 2000

알콜 발효 증진을 위해 5L 배양조에서 혐기적으로 회분 배양 시 건지황 착즙액을 농도별로 첨가하며 알콜 발효 및 균체 생육을 측정한 결과 균체 생육 및 알콜 생산 수율 모두 착즙액 첨가량이 증가함에 따라 일반 발효에 비해 증가했으며, 30% (v/v) 첨가 시 11.8 (g/L)의 최대 균체양, 0.092 (%/hr)의 최대 알콜 생산성과 같은 최대치를 나타냈다. 하지만 40% 이상 첨가 시는 균체 생육 및 알콜 생산 두 경우 다 감소하는 경향을 보였으며 50% 에서는 심각한 생육 저해 현상이 나타났다. 또한 알콜 생산성 증진을 위해 30% 착즙액을 첨가해 유가식 배양을 실시 한 결과 회분 배양보다 월등히 높은 균체 생육 및 알콜 생산성을 보였다. 이 같은 생산성은 일반 알콜 발효에서 얻을 수 있는 수율보다 약 30-40% 이상 높은 것으로 건지황 착즙액이 알콜 발효에 직접적인 영향을 주는 것이 입증되었다. 이는 알콜 발효 시 건지황의 유용 성분의 활용과 함께 알콜 생산 수율 증진에도 이용이 가능한 지황의 이중적 활용도가 있음을 입증한 것으로 평가된다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권7호
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• pp.1185-1193
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• 2021

Objective: Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is the second-most common but extremely rare primary renal malignancy in children after Wilms' tumor. The aims of this study were to evaluate the imaging features that could distinguish between CCSK and Wilms' tumor and to assess the features with diagnostic value for identifying CCSK. Materials and Methods: We reviewed the initial contrast-enhanced abdominal-pelvic CT scans of children with CCSK and Wilms' tumor between 2010 to 2019. Fifty-eight children (32 males and 26 females; age, 0.3-10 years), 7 with CCSK, and 51 with Wilms' tumor, were included. The maximum tumor diameter, presence of engorged perinephric vessels, maximum density of the tumor (Tmax) of the enhancing solid portion, paraspinal muscle, contralateral renal vein density, and density ratios (Tmax/muscle and Tmax/vein) were analyzed on the renal parenchymal phase of contrast-enhanced CT. Fisher's exact tests and Mann-Whitney U tests were conducted to analyze the categorical and continuous variables, respectively. Logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic curve analyses were also performed. Results: The age, sex, and tumor diameter did not differ between the two groups. Engorged perinephric vessels were more common in patients in the CCSK group (71% [5/7] vs. 16% [8/51], p = 0.005). Tmax (median, 148.0 vs. 111.0 Hounsfield unit, p = 0.004), Tmax/muscle (median, 2.64 vs. 1.67, p = 0.002), and Tmax/vein (median, 0.94 vs. 0.59, p = 0.002) were higher in the CCSK compared to the Wilms' group. Multiple logistic regression revealed that engorged vessels (odds ratio 13.615; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.770-104.730) and Tmax/muscle (odds ratio 5.881; 95% CI, 1.337-25.871) were significant predictors of CCSK. The cutoff values of Tmax/muscle (86% sensitivity, 77% specificity) and Tmax/vein (71% sensitivity, 86% specificity) for the diagnosis of CCSK were 1.97 and 0.76, respectively. Conclusion: Perinephric vessel engorgement and greater tumor enhancement (Tmax/muscle > 1.97 or Tmax/vein > 0.76) are helpful for differentiating between CCSK and Wilms' tumor in children aged below 10 years.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.504-508
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• 1999

This report compares the selective cytotoxic effects of Doenjang fermented by various Bacillus strains (Bacillus sp. SS9, SSA3, and PM3) on human liver cell lines with that of conventional Doenjang (DTY, DTG, and DTK) and commercial Doenjang (DCM, DCD, and DCS). To investigate selective cytotoxic effects of Doenjang extracts, the cell density of HepG2 (Hepatocellular carcinoma) and CCL-13 (cells derived from human normal liver) was estimated after addition of the extracts by using a viable cell counting method. The maximum selectivity ratio ($IC_{50}$value against CCL-13/$IC_{50}$ value aganist HepG2) was observed by PM3 (extracts of Doenjang fermented with Bacillus sp. PM3). As for morphological changes shown by the addition of PM3 into HepG2 and CCL-13 cultures, HepG2 was significantly disrupted, however, CCL-13 was not affected. Also, the growth rate of HepG2 was decreased significantly by the addition of PM3. Consequently, PM3 showed a more detrimental effect on HepG2 than that on CCL-13.

• 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국생물공학회 2002년도 생물공학의 동향 (X)
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• pp.301-304
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• 2002

참당귀 (Angelica gigas Nakai) 현탁세포의 고농도 배양을 위하여 perfusion 배양을 한 결과 세포의 생장이 증진됨을 확인하였다 . 배양 5 일째부터 sucrose를 4배 농축한 배지로 2 mL 씩 교환해준 결과, 세포의 생장이 계속 유지되었고 최대 세포농도도 23.7 g/L 로 대조구에 비하여 1.7 배 증가하였다. 초기 당농도를 50 g/L 로 하여 배지 교환을 한 결과, 최대 세포농도도 23.8 g/L 로 30 g/L 당농도 대조구에 비하여 1.6 배 증가하였고, 배지교환을 하지 않은 50 g/L 대조구에 비하여 1.1 배 증가하였다 . 따라서 초기 당농도를 높이고 연속적으로 배지교환을 해준다면, 고농도의 세포를 얻을 수 있으며 결과적으로 참당귀 세포가 생산하는 다당류의 생산량을 증진시킬 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.77-82
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• 2011

In this study, a metal-supported SOFC was fabricated using a relatively cheap and simple process. The adhesion process between ceramic cell and metal support was performed in high temperature over $1400^{\circ}C$ and the deformation of large metal-supported cell happened in this process. Using bi-layered metal support fabricated by diffusion bonding, the deformation of the metal-supported cell can be minimized and the sealing efficiency of anode and cathode was improved. The flatness of the cell was improved by over 20% and the maximum power density of over 0.5 $Wcm^{-2}$ was obtained at the operation condition of $800^{\circ}C$.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제45권11호
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• pp.694-700
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• 2008

Proton conducting oxides based on the $BaCe_{0.9}M_{0.1}O_{3-{\delta}}$ (M = La, AL) were tested for the alternative electrolyte materials of fuel cell. The power density for single cell of Air |Pt| $BaCe_{0.9}M_{0.1}O_{3-{\delta}}$ |Pt| $H_2(3%H_2O)$ system was maximum $0.04W/cm^2$ at $1000^{\circ}C$. In this system, proton transport number was proved to depend on the lattice parameters and the distortion of $CeO_6$ octahedral as a function of the ionic radii of acceptor ions. This proton conducting oxide system requires developing the new electrode materials for application.