• 자원환경지질
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.305-317
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• 2024

토양 내 미생물 군집의 변화가 비소 용출에 미치는 영향을 파악하기 위해 비소 오염 토양(F1, G7, G10)을 대상으로 실험을 수행하였다. 실험은 혐기적 조건에서 비소 오염 토양을 ① BAC: 멸균토양 + Bacillus fungorum, ② IND: 토착균 토양, ③ MIX: 토착균 토양 + B. fungorum으로 나누어 혐기적 조건에서 유산염을 탄소원으로 하여 7주간 배양하였다. 실험 결과, 토착균 군집이 존재하는 IND와 MIX에서 BAC에 비하여 높은 함량의 비소가 용출되었으며, pH가 높은 G10 토양에서 F1과 G7 토양에 비해 비소 용출량이 월등히 높았다. G10 토양의 경우, 다른 토양과 달리 용출된 비소 중 As(III) 함량의 비율이 낮았다. 이러한 결과는 토양에 따라 상이하게 나타나는 미생물 군집의 차이에 기인할 수도 있다. IND와 MIX는 7주차에 이르러 미생물의 다양성이 크게 감소하였으며 실험 조건에 적응한 Eubacteriales 및 Bacillales 등의 우점목이 번성하였다. F1 토양의 7주차 MIX에서는 Bacteroidales, G7 토양의 7주차 IND와 MIX에서는 Rummelibaciilus가 번성하였다. G10 토양의 IND와 MIX에서는 Enterobacterales가 우점목 중 하나를 차지하였다. 현재로서는 미생물 군집의 변화가 비소의 지구화학적 거동에 어떠한 메커니즘으로 영향을 미치는지에 관한 정보가 부족하나, 이러한 결과는 토양 내 마이크로바이옴이 비소의 용출을 조절하는 요인 중 하나로 기능할 수 있음을 나타낸다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제32권11호
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• pp.872-881
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 토양으로부터 분리한 Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) 고생산 균주인 Pantoea agglomerans SRCM 119864의 IAA 생산량을 증가시키기 위해 반응표면분석법을 활용하여 배지 조성 최적화를 수행하였다. Plackett-Burman design (PBD)을 이용하여 전구체인 L-tryptophan 이외의 IAA 생산에 영향을 주는 배지 성분 11개의 영향을 조사하였으며, 통계학적 분석을 통해 IAA 최적생산을 위한 배지 인자로 sucrose, tryptone, sodium chloride를 선정하였다. PBD에서 선정된 3가지 인자와 L-tryptophan의 농도 최적화를 수행하기 위해 적은 실험수로도 최적값을 분석할 수 있는 hybrid design을 설계하였다. 실험 모형에서 예측한 P. agglomer- ans SRCM 119864 균주의 IAA 최적 생산을 위한 배지 조성과 농도는 sucrose 13.38 g/l, tryptone 18.34 g/l, sodium chloride 9.71 g/l, L-tryptophan 6.25 g/l로 분석되었으며, 이때의 IAA 생산량은 64.34 ±1.07 mg/l로 예측되었다. ANOVA 분석을 통하여 실험 모형의 통계학적 유의성과 적합성을 검증하였으며, 설계한 최적 조성배지에서 모델 검증실험을 수행하여 IAA 생산량을 측정한 결과, 예측된 IAA 생산량과 매우 유사함을 확인하였으며, 최종 최적화 수행을 통해 IAA 생산량을 기본 배지 대비 44.56% 증가시켰다. 본 연구를 통하여 토양에서 IAA를 고생산하는 균주를 선별하여 배지 조성 최적화를 수행하였으며, 이를 바탕으로 지속가능한 농업 및 작물 생산량 증대를 위한 산업화 기초자료로서 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.166-172
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• 2003

시중에서 판매중인 청국장에 Co-60의 감마선을 $0{\sim}120\;kGy$의 선량으로 조사한 후 미생물과 화학적 성분 변화, 특히 지방산 조성 변화를 비교하였다. 조사된 청국장의 미생물 수는 10kGy 조사시 비조사구에 비하여 $10^4$ 정도 감소되었고, $D_{10}$ 값은 3.17 kGy로 나타났다. 일반성분은 조사량이 증가하여도 변화가 없는 것으로 나타났으며 pH는 조사구와 비조사구간에 차이가 없었으나, 산도는 조사구가 비조사구에 비하여 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 청국장의 지방상 조성은 대두나 증자대두와 유사하게 12종이 확인되었다. 청국장의 주요 지방산 양은 대두나 증자대두에 비해 oleic acid와 palmitic acid는 적고, linoleic acid와 linolenic acid는 더 많은 것으로 나타났다. 감마선 조사 청국장의 지방산 조성은 조사선량 20 kGy 조사구는 비조사구와 크게 다르지 않았으나 40 kGy 이상의 고선량 조사에서 linoleic acid와 linolenic acid가 감소하였다. 감마선 조사 청국장을 관능검사한 결과 비조사구에 비하여 갈색도(p<0.05), 꼬린내(p<0.01), 생선비린내(p<0.001), 이취(p<0.001), 수용성(p<0.001) 항목이 유의적 차이를 보여 감마선 조사 선량이 커질수록 비조사구와 색이나 냄새에서 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 안전성을 고려하여 1, 5, 10 kGy 조사구를 대상으로 실시한 맛 관능검사의 결과는 비조사구와 비슷한 수준이었다. 이상의 결과를 종합하여 볼 때 청국장의 멸균을 위해서는 40 kGy 이상의 조사량이 필요하나, $20{\sim}40\;kGy$ 정도의 조사 선량으로 미생물 수를 $10^2$이하로 충분히 낮출 수 있고 다가불포화지방산의 감소를 방지하면서 청국장 고유의 관능적 특성을 유지할 수 있을 것으로 판단되었다.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.99-115
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• 2023

Purpose: Exclusive breastfeeding promotes gut microbial compositions associated with lower rates of metabolic and autoimmune diseases. Its cessation is implicated in increased microbiome-metabolome discordance, suggesting a vulnerability to dietary changes. Formula supplementation is common within our low-income, ethnic-minority community. We studied exclusively breastfed (EBF) neonates' early microbiome-metabolome coupling in efforts to build foundational knowledge needed to target this inequality. Methods: Maternal surveys and stool samples from seven EBF neonates at first transitional stool (0-24 hours), discharge (30-48 hours), and at first appointment (days 3-5) were collected. Survey included demographics, feeding method, medications, medical history and tobacco and alcohol use. Stool samples were processed for 16S rRNA gene sequencing and lipid analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Alpha and beta diversity analyses and Procrustes randomization for associations were carried out. Results: Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria were the most abundant taxa. Variation in microbiome composition was greater between individuals than within (p=0.001). Palmitic, oleic, stearic, and linoleic acids were the most abundant lipids. Variation in lipid composition was greater between individuals than within (p=0.040). Multivariate composition of the metabolome, but not microbiome, correlated with time (p=0.030). Total lipids, saturated lipids, and unsaturated lipids concentrations increased over time (p=0.012, p=0.008, p=0.023). Alpha diversity did not correlate with time (p=0.403). Microbiome composition was not associated with each samples' metabolome (p=0.450). Conclusion: Neonate gut microbiomes were unique to each neonate; respective metabolome profiles demonstrated generalizable temporal developments. The overall variability suggests potential interplay between influences including maternal breastmilk composition, amount consumed and living environment.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.395-400
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• 1993

Four sheep per treatment were fed either control or 3% calcium salts of long-chain fatty acids (Ca-LCFA) in a total mixed ration (TMR). Feed and free water intakes were not different, but digestibilities of crude protein and crude fiber were lower (p<0.05) and that of crude fat was higher (p<0.05) for sheep fed Ca-LCFA than for control sheep. Dry matter digestibility, ruminal pH and microbial protein yield were not different between treatments and ammonia-N concentration in the rumen was higher for sheep fed Ca-LCFA than for control sheep. A 60-day milk production trial was conducted with thirty lactation Holstein cows. Fifteen cows per treatment were fed TMR containing either control or 3% Ca-LCFA ad libitum. Feed intake was not different between treatments, but milk yield was significantly higher (p<0.05) for cows fed Ca-LCFA than for control cows. Milk fat percentage was slightly higher and milk protein was lower for cows fed Ca-LCFA than for control cows. Lactose and total solid contents in milk were not different between treatments.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.392-398
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• 2014

It was confirmed that malodor connected with an air-conditioner in an automobile is caused by microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) produced by microorganisms and through microorganisms coexisting with each other to form a biofilm on the evaporator surface. A bacterium, Methylobacterium aquaticum, can form a biofilm on the evaporator surface. The biofilm was composed of 45.79% C (Carbon), 42.36% O (Oxygen), 1.85% Na (Sodium), 5.42% Al (Aluminum), 1.39% P (Phosphorus), 0.74% Cl (Chlorine) and 2.45% K (Potassium). This result matches the composition of the biofilm formed on the surface of the used evaporator. It was determined that sulfur compounds (Hydrogen sulfide, Dimethyl sulfide) and organic acids (n-Butyric acid, n-Valeric acid, iso-Valeric acid) in the air which was blown into the automobile were generated by Methylobacterium aquaticum and Aspergillus versicolor, respectively. On the other hand, volatile organic compounds (Toluene, Xylene, 2-Ethylhexanol, 2-Phenyl- 2-propanol, Ethylbenzene) were not found. It is estimated that the reason is due to the low concentration of generated MVOCs or is caused by the change of some MVOCs depending on the nutrients (medium).

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.661-674
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• 2010

Bacterial biomass and its activity were measured in two kinds of granular activated carbon (GAC), the experimental and existing biofiltration system in a drinking water plant. The bacterial biomass was around 210 to 250 nmol P/g WW with phospholipid concentration at acclimation of ozonation treatment. The phospholipid biomass shows more or less a declining gradient along filter depth and no clear seasonality in its values. On the other hand, the microbial activity of [$^3H$]-thymidine and [$^{14}C$]-acetate incorporation within cells increased significantly along the filter depth, showing the difference of three fold between the upper and bottom layer. These factors support the different microbial composition or metabolic activity along the depth of GAC column. Turnover rates, the rate of bacterial biomass and production of biofilm, ranged from 0.26 /hr to 0.37 /hr, indicating a highly rapid recovery itself at amature state. In the non-ozonation treatment, the bacterial biomass was lower than in the ozonation and biological activity also declined towards the filter depth. The biomass levels during cessation of ozonation in the existing GAC filters were 68% of the actively ozonated state.

• BMB Reports
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.507-516
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• 2005

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been isolated and characterized from tissues and organisms representing virtually every kingdom and phylum. Their amino acid composition, amphipathicity, cationic charge, and size allow them to attach to and insert into membrane bilayers to form pores by 'barrel-stave', 'carpet' or 'toroidal-pore' mechanisms. Although these models are helpful for defining mechanisms of AMP activity, their relevance to resolving how peptides damage and kill microorganisms still needs to be clarified. Moreover, many AMPs employ sophisticated and dynamic mechanisms of action to carry out their likely roles in antimicrobial host defense. Recently, it has been speculated that transmembrane pore formation is not the only mechanism of microbial killing by AMPs. In fact, several observations suggest that translocated AMPs can alter cytoplasmic membrane septum formation, reduce cell-wall, nucleic acid, and protein synthesis, and inhibit enzymatic activity. In this review, we present the structures of several AMPs as well as models of how AMPs induce pore formation. AMPs have received special attention as a possible alternative way to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains. It may be possible to design synthetic AMPs with enhanced activity for microbial cells, especially those with antibiotic resistance, as well as synergistic effects with conventional antibiotic agents that lack cytotoxic or hemolytic activity.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지하수토양환경학회 2003년도 추계학술발표회
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• pp.152-157
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• 2003

Diesel-contaminated soils were ozonated for different times (0 - 900 min) and incubated for 9 wk to monitor petroleum hydrocarbons (PH)-degradative potential of indigenous microorganisms in the soils. Increased ozonation time decreased not only concentration of PH but also number of microorganisms in the soils. Microorganisms in the ozonated soils increased during 9-wk incubation as monitored by culture- and nonculture-based methods. Higher (1-2 orders of magnitude) cell number was observed by quantitative analysis of soil DNA using probes detecting genes encoding 165 rRNA(rrn), naphthalene dioxygenase (nahA), toluene dioxygenase (todC), and alkane hydroxylase (alkB) than microbial abundance estimated by culture-based methods. Such PH-degraders were relatively a few or under detection limit in 900-min ozonated soil. Further PH-removal observed during the incubation period supported the presence of PH-degraders in ozonated soils. Highest reduction (25.4%) of total PH (TPH) was observed in 180-min ozonated soil white negligible reduction was shown in 900-min ozonated soil during the period, resulting in lowest TPH-concentration in 180-min ozonated soil among the ozonated soils. Microbial community composition in 9-wk incubated soils revealed slight difference between 900-min ozonated and unozonated soils as analyzed by whole cell hybridization using group-specific rRNA-targeted oligonucleotides. Results of this study suggest that appropriate ozonation and subsequent biodegradation by indigenous microorganisms may be a cost-effective and successful remediation strategy for PH-contaminated soils.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제62권2호
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• pp.247-262
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• 2020

Birth weight and subsequent weight gain is of critical importance in the survival and performance of piglets on a commercial swine farm setting. Oropharyngeal microbiome could influence immunity, and feeding behavior thus impacting health and weight gain. We used 16S rRNA gene sequencing to profile the composition and predicted metabolic functionality of the oropharyngeal microbiota in 8 piglets (4 with a birthweight ≤ 1.0 kg and 4 with a birthweight ≥ 1.7 kg) at 11, 26, and 63 days of age. We found 9 genera that were significantly associated with average daily gain (ADG) at 11 days (false discovery rate, FDR < 0.05) and 26 days of age (FDR < 0.1), respectively. The microbial functional profile revealed several pathways associated with ADG (FDR < 0.05). Among these, pathways related to degradation of catechols showed a positive association with ADG at 11, 26, and 63 days of age, implying a potential to breakdown the host-derived catecholamines. We also noted that pathways related to the biodegradation of nucleosides and nucleotides increased with ADG during the pre-weaning phase, while those involved in their biosynthesis decreased. Our findings provide insights into the oropharyngeal microbial memberships and metabolic pathways that are involved in a piglet's weight gain. Thus, providing a basis for the development of strategies aimed at improving weight gain in pigs.