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Disease Suppressive Mechanisms of Antagonistic Bacteria against Phytophthorn capsici causing Phytophthora Blight of Pepper

  • Kim, Hye-Sook;Kim, Ki-Deok
    • 한국식물병리학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국식물병리학회 2003년도 정기총회 및 추계학술발표회
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    • pp.93.2-94
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    • 2003
  • In our previous studies, we selected three antagonistic bacteria, KJ1R5, KJ2C12, and KJ9C8 against Phytophthora capsici, the casual agent of Phytophthora blight of pepper. For elucidating production, root colonization, and total microbial activity were investigated. The dual culture assay was accomplished to elucidate existence of antibiotics. In this assay, any antagonistic bacteria did not inhibit growth of six important fungal plant pathogens, suggesting that these antagonists do not produce antibiotics. root surface or rhizosphere soil colonizations were examined with spontaneous rifampicin-resistant mutants equal to antagonistic ability of wild types. KJ2C12 colonized consistently rhizosphere soil while yellowish colonies of KJ1R5 and KJ9C8 well colonized root surfaces and rhizosphere soil. Total microbial activity in pots treated with the antagonistic bacteria was measured using fluorescein diacetate hydrolysis. total microbial activity of three antagonistic bacteria treatments was significantly higher than that of buffer-treated control until 4days after treatment. However, total microbial activity of treatment of three antagonistic bacteria decreased after 7 days. These results indicate that the antagonistic bacteria, KJ1R5 and KJ9C8 colonized and protected roots well against Phytophthora blight of pepper through competition of infection courts, especially competitions.

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신선편이 농식품 생산라인의 환경미생물 오염도 측정을 위한 ATP 검사법의 이용 (Application of ATP Bioluminescence Assay for Measurement of Microbial Contamination in Fresh-cut Produce Processing Lines)

  • 최지원;이혜은;김창국;김원배;김지강
    • 한국식품저장유통학회지
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    • 제19권1호
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    • pp.62-66
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    • 2012
  • 신선편이 농식품 시장의 빠른 성장과 함께 안전관리기준도 강화되고 있어 제조 시설 현장에서 신속하고 간편하게 위생상태를 판단할 수 있는 모니터링기법이 필요하게 되었다. 본 연구는 신선편이 농식품 생산업체 3개소를 대상으로 생산에 사용되는 도구와 기기에 대한 미생물수를 조사하였고 그에 대한 검증법인 ATP 검사법의 상관관계를 도출하고자 하였다.신선편이 농식품 생산업체 3개소의 신선편이 가공 시설, 장비에서 채취된 총 50개 시료의 ATP bioluminescence assay 값과 일반세균수와의 상관계수 (r)은 0.8772로 나타났다. ATP 검사법은 신속, 간편, 일관성을 바탕으로 신선편이 농식품 산업체에서 미생물 배양법을 대체하여 위생 환경 개선에 유용하게 쓸 수 있는 것으로 판단된다.

약용식물 추출물의 Helicobacter pylori에 대한 항균 활성과 항산화 활성에 미치는 효과 (The Effect of Medicinal Herb Extract on Antimicrobial Activity against Helicobacter pylori and Antioxidant Activity)

  • 박영숙;김윤희
    • 동아시아식생활학회지
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    • 제16권2호
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    • pp.199-206
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    • 2006
  • This study was designed to investigate the effect of medicinal herb extract on the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities against Helicobacter pylori, which is known as a ulcerogenic pathogen. The concentration of total phenolic compound of Scutellaria baicalensis(13.14%) was highest among water extracts and that of Ulmus parvifolia(15.12%) was highest among the ethanol extracts. The antioxidant activity of the water extract of Scutellaria baicalensis and of the ethanol extract of Ulmus parvifolia were 91.00% and 65.03%, respectively, in DPPH assay. The antioxidant activity of the water extract of Scutellaria baicalensis and of the ethanol extract of Ulmus parvifolia were 32.90% and 27.70%, respectively, in SOD assay. The antioxidant activity of the water extract of Ulmus parvifolia and of the ethanol extract of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fischer was 2.15 and 2.17, respectively, in TBARS assay. In disc method, Scutellaria baicalensis showed the highest anti-microbial activity against H. pylori, followed by Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fischer among the water extracts and Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fischer showed the highest anti-microbial activity followed by Radix puerariae among ethanol extract.

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Application of a Microbial Toxicity Assay for Monitoring Treatment Efficiency of Pentachlorophenol in Water using UV Photolysis and $TiO_2$ Photocatalysis

  • Kim, Jung-Kon;Cho, Il-Hyung;Zoh, Kyung-Duk;Choi, Kyung-Ho
    • 한국환경보건학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국환경보건학회 2004년도 International Conference Global Environmental Problems and their Health Consequences
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    • pp.146-150
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    • 2004
  • Degradation efficiency of pentachlorophenol (PCP) by using direct UV photolysis and $TiO_2$ photocatalysis was evaluated with both chemical analyses and acute toxicity assessment employing luminescent bacteria Vibrio fischeri. PCP was chosen as a target compound in this study because of its wide application as fungicide, bactericide, insecticide and wood preservative in agriculture and many industries, in addition to its well-known environmental consequences. The acute toxicity to the microbe was reduced by >60% when applying UV alone, and was completely removed when treated with $UV-TiO_2$ combinations. Toxicity reduction pattern determined with the Microtox Assay generally corresponds with the chemistry data: However, it should be noted that toxicity was greater than expected by the chemistry data. Formation of TCBQ, a toxic byprodut, could not explain observed microbial toxicity. These observations are probably due to the presence of unidentified toxic PCP byproducts, which may include polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans. When Microtox results were compared between different exposure time, i.e.,5 min and 15 min, an interesting pattern was noted with $UVA-\;TiO_2$ treatment. While no microbial toxicity was observed with 5 min exposure, an EC50 value of 45.4% was estimated with 15 min exposure, which was not observed in $UVB-\;TiO_2$ exposure. This result may suggest the presence of unidentified toxic degradation products generated in the later stage of treatment. Based on this study, $TiO_2$ photocatalyst, together with UVB photolysis could improve the removal of both PCP and its toxic derivatives in more efficient way. The Microtox Assay is promising and economical method for monitoring efficiency of wastewater treatment processes.

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Inhibitory Effects on Oral Microbial Activity and Production of Lipopolysaccharides-Induced Pro-Inflammatory Mediators in Raw264.7 Macrophages of Ethanol Extract of Perilla flutescens (L.) Britton

  • Jeong, Moon-Jin;Lim, Do-Seon;Lee, Myoung-Hwa;Heo, Kyungwon;Kim, Han-Hong;Jeong, Soon-Jeong
    • 치위생과학회지
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    • 제20권4호
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    • pp.213-220
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    • 2020
  • Background: The leaves of Perilla frutescens, commonly called perilla and used for food in Korea, contain components with a variety of biological effects and potential therapeutic applications. The purpose of this study was to identify the components of 70% ethanol extracted Perilla frutescens (EEPF) and determine its inhibitory effects on oral microbial activity and production of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-stimulated Raw264.7 macrophages, consequently, to confirm the possibility of using EEPF as a functional component for improving the oral environment and preventing inflammation. Methods: One kg of P. frutescens leaves was extracted with 70% ethanol and dried at -70℃. EEPF was analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography analysis, and antimicrobial activity against oral microorganisms was revealed using the disk diffusion test. Cell viability was elucidated using a methylthiazolydiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide assay, and the effect of EEPF on LPS-induced morphological variation was confirmed through microscopic observation. The effect of EEPF on LPS-induced production of pro-inflammatory mediators, NO and PGE2 was confirmed by the NO assay and PGE2 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: The main component of EEPF was rosemarinic acid, and EEPF showed weak anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects against microorganisms living in the oral cavity. EEPF did not show toxicity to Raw264.7 macrophages and had inhibitory effects on the morphological variations and production of pro-inflammatory mediators, NO and PGE2 in LPS-stimulated Raw264.7 macrophages. Conclusion: EEPF can be used as a functional material for improving the oral environment through the control of oral microorganisms and for modulating inflammation by inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators.

국내 약용 및 식용식물중 항종양활성 식물탐색 (Screening of Korean Medicinal and Food Plants with Antitumoral Activity)

  • 정일민;김광호;안종국;안종석;안순철
    • 한국약용작물학회지
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    • 제7권1호
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    • pp.37-44
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    • 1999
  • 60종(種)의 약용식물과 식용작물을 대상으로 항종양활성등의 생리활성을 조사함으로서 약용식물과 식용작물의 유용적인 측면의 확인뿐만 아니라 나아가서 새로운 생리활성물질 탐색의 가능성을 검토하기 위해서 실험하였으며 결과는 다음과 같다. 약용식물 및 식용작물에 대한 80% EtOH 추출물을 이용하여 항종양효과를 보면 PKC법에서는 명아주(73.4%) 및 antibleb형성억제력검정에서는 검정콩이, PLC법에서는 검정콩(91.9%), MTT법에서 50%의 억제력을 나타내는 농도$(IC_{50})$가 검정콩과 쑥의 경우 각각 $4.7{\mu}g/ml$을 보였다.

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Analytical Techniques for Vancomycin - A Review

  • Avinash P. Sattur;Lee, Je-Hyuk;Song, Ki-Bang;T. Panda;Kim, Chul-Ho;Rhee, Sang-Ki;B. Gokul
    • Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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    • 제5권3호
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    • pp.153-158
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    • 2000
  • Vancomycin belongs to the vancomycin-risocetin family of glycopeptides, and is a subclass of linear sugar containg peptides composed of seven amino acids. Its strochemical configuration forms the basic of a peptidoglycon monomer. The glycosylated hexapeptide chainconsists of chloro-$\beta$-hydroxytyrosines, p-hytidoglycines, N-anthylleucine and aspartic acid forms a rigid molecular frame work and gives the difficulty in the analysis. Voncomycin in the serum samples is usually estimated by liquid chromatography and the bacterial sensitivity was genereally tested by the microbiological assay. The pressent review deals with the qualitative, quantutative, microbioligical and immunological assays and the comparison of the quantitative methods. Clinical implications of vancomycin have also been cited in the review.

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Identification of DNA Markers Linked to Metalaxyl Insensitivity Loci in Phytophthora infestans

  • Eom, Seung-Hee;Kim, Kwon-Jong;Jung, Hee-Sun;Lee, Sang-Pyo;Lee, Youn-Su
    • Mycobiology
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    • 제31권4호
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    • pp.229-234
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    • 2003
  • A total of 24 isolates of Phytophthora infestans were tested and analyzed for their resistance to metalaxyl fungicides. Sensitivity to metalaxyl was determined by growing isolates on 20% V8 medium amended with 0, 5, and 100 ${\mu}g/ml$ metalaxyl. Four isolates among the 24 tested were resistant to metalaxyl. Eleven isolates were intermediate and nine isolates were sensitive. Amplified fragment length polymorphism(AFLP) assay was used to identify the amplification products of resistant isolates. As a result, selected fragments were cloned, sequences and primer pairs were developed which linked to metalaxyl insensitivity in P. infestans using competitive PCR.