• 한국의학물리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국의학물리학회 2004년도 제29회 추계학술대회 발표논문집
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• pp.126-129
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• 2004

Leaf width가 다른 다엽 콜리메터 (MLCs)를 이용한 강도변조 방사선 치료 (IMRT)계획을 비교하였다. micro-MLCs를 사용하여 이미 시행된 12 case를 Varian사의 120 MLC와 80 MLC를 사용하여 다시 치료계획 하였다. 이들 콜리메터는 중심에서의 leaf width가 각각 3 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm이다. 이 치료계획들을 uniformity index, conformity Index, 정상조직 내선량으로 서로 비교하였다. PTV의 uniformity Index경우, mMLCs와 120 MLCs가 통계적으로 차이가 없었다 (p = 0.06). 그러나 mMLCs와80 MLCs는 통계적으로 약간의 차이를 보였다 (p = 0.001). PTV에 대한 최대목표선량은 leaf width와 연관성이 없었다. conformity index의 경우, mMLCs와 120 MLCs (p = 0.003)에서, mMLCs와 80 MLCs (p = 0.003)에서 통계적인 차이를 보였다. leaf width의 변화에 따라 방사선에 조사되는 정상조직의 부피를 비교하였고, leaf width가 3mm인 경우 정상조직 보존에 보다 적합함을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.218-226
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• 2011

Purpose: Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) has been widely used in the evaluation of regenerated bone tissue but the reliability of micro-CT has not yet been established. This study evaluated the correlation between histomorphometric analysis and micro-CT analysis in performing new bone formation measurement. Methods: Critical-size calvarial defects were created using a 8 mm trephine bur in a total of 24 Sprague-Dawley rats, and collagen gel mixed with autogenous rat bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) or autogenous rat BMSCs transduced by adenovirus containing bone morphogenic protein-2 (BMP-2) genes was loaded into the defect site. In the control group, collagen gel alone was loaded into the defect. After 2 and 4 weeks, the animals were euthanized and calvaria containing defects were harvested. Micro-CT analysis and histomorphometric analysis of each sample were accomplished and the statistical evaluation about the correlation between both analyses was performed. Results: New bone formation of the BMP-2 group was greater than that of the other groups at 2 and 4 weeks in both histomorphometric analysis and micro-CT analysis (P=0.026, P=0.034). Histomorphometric analysis of representative sections showed similar results to histomorphometric analysis with a mean value of 3 sections. Measurement of new bone formation was highly correlated between histomorphometric analysis and micro-CT analysis, especially at the low lower threshold level at 2 weeks (adjusted $r^2=0.907$, P<0.001). New bone formation of the BMP-2 group analyzed by micro-CT tended to decline sharply with an increasing lower threshold level, and it was statistically significant (P<0.001). Conclusions: Both histomorphometric analysis and micro-CT analysis were valid methods for measurement of the new bone in rat calvarial defects and the ability to detect the new bone in micro-CT analysis was highly influenced by the threshold level in the BMP-2 group at early stage.

• 원예과학기술지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.479-485
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• 2015

본 연구는 배 '만수' 품종의 열과 발생의 원인과 재배 조건을 구명하여 발생을 경감시킬 수 있는 재배 방법을 제안하고자 수행하였다. 미세 열과는 성숙기 과실에서 발견되었다. 미세 열과의 발생은 8월 중의 일조 시간과 밀접한 관련을 나타내었다. 발생이 심했던 해에는 일조 시간이 부족하였으며, 발생이 적었던 해에는 일조 시간이 길고 일조량이 많은 날이 연속되어 광 조건이 우수하였다. Y자 수형보다는 평덕식에서 많이 발생하였고, 인공 관수구와 무관수 처리구에서 미세 열과 발생률의 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 무대 처리구에서는 미세 열과가 전혀 발생하지 않았으나, 외피가 흑색과 황색인 봉지를 이용한 처리구에서의 미세 열과 발생은 각각 62.2% 및 17.3%로 흑색 봉지 처리구에서 미세 열과가 심하게 발생하였다. 따라서 '만수' 과실의 미세열과 발생은 일조 시간, 수형 및 봉지 색에 따라 차이를 보여 광 조건이 가장 크게 작용하는 것으로 판명되었다. '만수' 과실의 미세열과를 방지하기 위해서는 적합한 수형 및 봉지 색을 선택하고, 하계전정 등을 통해 광 조건을 개선하는 것이 요구된다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.317-322
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• 1992

This trial is concerned with practical application of a M. C. that was injected Into the horse's muscle in order to make a effective identification by computer compatible. Following results were obtained through the study of histopathologic changes, migration of M. C. and possible problems about practical application. 1. Muscle romboideus cervicalis(site 'A') was thought to be the best Injection site of M. C. in the horse. 2. There were no the exact interface between the M. C. and surrounding tissue. It seemed to be why the implanted transponder was located in the muscle fascia. 3. No evidence of migration in the tissues was found through the radiographs taken after implantation 4. There were no clinical disorder and interference with racing performance. 5. ID 100 from Trovan, Co. had some advantages comparing with TX 1400 L from Destron, Co. These are, for instance, the long readout distance and the easy application of computer in the field practive.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2008년도 추계학술대회A
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• pp.1401-1403
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• 2008

Considering that human body is continuously experiencing mechanical stimuli due to daily activities, the micro-physical environments of cells/tissues should be considered for the successful outcomes in tissue engineering and/or related researches. Obviously, there are many factors involved in cell-based researches. In this presentation, the current trends and some of outcomes are introduced. Through this studies, the roles of mechanical engineering in relation to medical/biological researches are to be emphasized.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제20권10호
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• pp.38-43
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• 2021

Photocurable hydrogels are widely used as 3D printing materials in tissue engineering (e.g., scaffold fabrication) as well as optical fibers (or optical sensors) materials. Photocurable hydrogels can control optical and mechanical properties such as chemical or fabrication conditions. In previous research, we introduced a new 3D printing method to fabricate a freestanding overhanging hydrogel structure without supporting structure. This study was measured and analyzed the difference of the mechanical properties of the photocurable hydrogel according to the light intensity using a micro tensile tester. In practically, it was difficult to perform a direct tensile test on a micro (less than 1 mm) size fiber. In this study, the tensile test of the hydrogel fibers could be measured simply and repeatedly using a paper carrier.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.303-319
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• 2016

Purpose: The purpose of this animal study was to perform a 3-dimensional micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) analysis in order to investigate the influence of root surface distance to the alveolar bone and the periodontal ligament on periodontal wound healing after a guided tissue regeneration (GTR) procedure. Methods: Three adult Sus scrofa domesticus specimens were used. The study sample included 6 teeth, corresponding to 2 third mandibular incisors from each animal. After coronectomy, a circumferential bone defect was created in each tooth by means of calibrated piezoelectric inserts. The experimental defects had depths of 3 mm, 5 mm, 7 mm, 9 mm, and 11 mm, with a constant width of 2 mm. One tooth with no defect was used as a control. The defects were covered with a bioresorbable membrane and protected with a flap. After 6 months, the animals were euthanised and tissue blocks were harvested and preserved for micro-CT analysis. Results: New alveolar bone was consistently present in all experimental defects. Signs of root resorption were observed in all samples, with the extent of resorption directly correlated to the vertical extent of the defect; the medial third of the root was the most commonly affected area. Signs of ankylosis were recorded in the defects that were 3 mm and 7 mm in depth. Density and other indicators of bone quality decreased with increasing defect depth. Conclusions: After a GTR procedure, the periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone appeared to compete in periodontal wound healing. Moreover, the observed decrease in bone quality indicators suggests that intrabony defects beyond a critical size cannot be regenerated. This finding may be relevant for the clinical application of periodontal regeneration, since it implies that GTR has a dimensional limit.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권sup3호
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• pp.179-183
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• 2016

Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among women around the world, and mortality is primarily caused by micro-metastatic disease. The complex mechanisms of breast cancer invasion and metastasis are intrinsically related to the malignant cell type so that early detection of micro-metastases can help prolongation of survival for patient. The aim of the present research work was evaluation of the expression status of mammoglobin protein as a candidate molecular marker in the negative sentinel lymph node (SLN). Fifty tumor specimens, and 50 normal adjacent breast tissue samples from the same patients were selected on the basis of having more than 10% tumor content for RNA extraction from SLNs. Tumor samples and normal adjacent breast tissue were archived in the form of frozen fresh tissue in liquid nitrogen. Real-time PCR was performed on a Bioner life express gradient thermal cycler system. Mammoglobin gene overexpression in breast cancer metastasis was investigated. Single marker results were mammaglobin 66.7% and CK19 50.0%, with 58.3% for the two in combination. Due to improved outcome with at least 3 genes (83.3%), it seems, triple marker evaluation will be most likely useful for detecting micro-metastases instead of studying separate genes.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.1465-1470
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• 2011

In this study, a poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microspheres was fabricated using emulsion solvent evaporation technique. During the procedure fabrication, some parameters process have effected on the formation of micro-carriers. The structure and morphology of micro-carriers were evaluated by SEM observation. Beside, heparin incorporated into microspheres was determined using toluidine blue method. Specifically, the effects of some parameters process such as ultrasonic levels, PLGA concentrations and freeze-dry times on the size, structure, porous formation and heparin entrapment of micro-carriers were studied carefully. We found that, the morphology and structure of carriers were influenced by the all above parameters. The diameter of the carriers varied from 20 to 400 ${\mu}M$ depending on experimental conditions. At suitable freeze-dry time, the pores were automatically formation on surface of microspheres with a significantly in the numbers of pore. After heparin incorporated porous PLGA microspheres, it was suggested that the highly heparin incorporated into porous PLGA microspheres could enhance of angiogenesis for tissue regeneration easily.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제33권8호
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• pp.2489-2493
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• 2012

A new fluorescent system (acridine/RTIL hybrid gel) confined in the 3D micro-structure of a poly(lactic acid) membrane were prepared from 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium-based ionic liquids ([bmim]X (X = $SbF_6$, $NTf_2$, Cl); RTILs), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), and acridine via the sol-gel route. SEM images showed that, in the presence of [bmim]$SbF_6$ and [bmim]$NTf_2$, 3D-ly paticulated structures were created inside the PLA membranes and acridine/RTIL hybrid gels were confined in gabs of particulates. However, the use of [bmim]Cl induced the formation of a 3D-ly porous structure containing the hybrid gel of acridine/[bmimCl in the micropores. The three fluorescent systems exhibited different fluorescence behaviors (fluorescence maximum and intensity) depending on the C2-H acidity scale of the RTILs (or their anion type). Acridine gels hybridized with [bmim]$SbF_6$ and [bmim]$NTf_2$ showed blue fluorescence with relative high intensity, whereas the hybrid gel with [bmim]Cl exhibited almost no fluorescence under dry conditions. However, the acridine/[bmim]Cl hybrid system in the micro-porous PLA membrane started to emit fluorescent light under humid conditions and showed a possible response, indicating that it could be applied as a humidity sensor.