• BMB Reports
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.189-196
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• 2006

Alterations in the amino acid structure or sequence can generate neo-epitopes from self-proteins causing autoaggressive immune attack. Reactive nitrogen species are an important factor that induces post-translational modification of proteins by cellular reduction and oxidation mechanism; cysteinyl-nitrosylation or tyrosine nitration leading to potentially pathogenic pathways. It was thought of interest to investigate the immunogenicity of nitrated poly L-tyrosine vis-$\`{a}$-vis its possible role in the induction of antibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Commercially available poly L-tyrosine was exposed to nitrating species and the damage was monitored by UV spectroscopy and alkaline gel electrophoresis. The results indicated the formation of 3-nitrotyrosine. Nitrated poly L-tyrosine induced higher titre antibodies as compared to the native form. Nitrated poly L-tyrosine was recognized by the autoantibodies present in the sera of patients suffering from SLE by enzyme immunoassays and band shift assay. The possible role of nitrated self-proteins has been discussed in the production of circulating anti-DNA antibodies in SLE.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.872-882
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• 2009

Sachil-Tang (SCT) has been traditionally used as a prescription of spasm of the esophagus by stress, pectoralgia and oppressive feeling of the chest in Oriental medicine. This study was carried out to investigate the antioxidant activities of the ethanol extract of SCT and its inhibitory effect on intracellular oxidation and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 expression in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) using various methods. The SCT extract showed a strong inhibitory effect on free radical generating model systems, including DPPH radical, superoxide anions, hydroxyl radical, peroxynirite and nitric oxide. Besides, the SCT extract exhibited a strong inhibitory effect on lipid peroxidation in rat liver homogenate induced by $FeCl_2$-ascorbic acid, and protected plasmid DNA against the strand breakage in a Fenton's reaction system. The SCT extract also inhibited copper-mediated oxidation of human low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and repressed relative electrophoretic mobility of LDL. Furthermore, the SCT extract protected intracellular oxidation induced by various free radical generators and inhibited expression of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) in HUVECs. These results suggest that SCT can be an effective natural antioxidant and a possible medicine of atherosclerosis.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.203-212
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• 2003

Objective : As a link in chain of research to confirm the oriental medical prescription which has the anti-atherosclerosis effects, this research evaluated the effects on the macrophage-related factors by using KanghwalSokdantang(KS). Methods : In order to perform this research, we have evaluated the effects on the oxLDL formation from the macrophages, the nitric oxide formation, and the oxidation of macrophages. Thus, with this evaluation, we have investigated the applicapability on the artherosclerosis. Results : KanghwalSokdantang has showed a noticeable reduction of protein oxidation in the process of oxLDL formation, has remarkably restrained phospholipid peroxidation, an index to estimated the phospholipid oxidation and reduction that are formed in the process of macrophage's oxLDL formation, and has increased the nitrite concentration noticeably in the LDL-dealing macrophages. By increasing the survival rate of macrophages, KanghwalSokdantang has restrained the cellular damages. KanghwalSokdantang is ineffective on the LDH outflow from damaged cells. $1{\mu}g/ml$ KanghwalSokdantang sample has increased acid phosphatase activity remarkably. Conclusion : KanghwalSokdantang has the possibility to be used in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, which is formed by the oxLDL formation of macrophages.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2003년도 하계학술대회 논문집 Vol.4 No.2
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• pp.1220-1223
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• 2003

A new type electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) was constructed by using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) and DAAQ(1,5-diaminoanthraquinone) electrode. Carbonaceous materials are found in variety forms such as graphite, diamond, carbon fibers etc. While all the carbon nanofibers include impurities such as amorphous carbon, nanoparticles, catalytic metals and incompletely grown carbons. We have eliminated of Ni particles and some carbonaceous particles in nitric acid. Nitric acid treated CNFs could be covered with very thin DAAQ oligomer from the results of CV and TG analyses and SEM images. A crystalline supramolecular oligomer of 1,5-diaminoanthraquinone(DAAQ) was successfully prepared as a thin film by electrochemical oxidation from an acidic non-aqueous medium. DAAQ oligomer film exhibited a specific capacity as 45-50 Ah/kg in 4M $H_2SO_4$. Its electrochemical characteristics were investigated by cyclic voltammetry. And compared with different electrolyte of aqueous type. During ultrasonic irradiation CNFs was to disperse in 0.1M $H_2SO_4$. As a result, CNFs coated by DAAQ composite electrode showed relatively good electrochemical behaviors.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.363-368
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• 2012

The influence of plasma discharge on the nutrient components ($NO_3$-N, $NH_4$-N, $PO_4$-P, K, Ca, and Mg) and water quality [pH, ORP (oxidation-reduction potential) and electric conductivity] of hydroponic water were investigated. It was observed that the $NH_4$-N, $PO_4$-P, K, Ca, and Mg were kept at the constant concentrations for plasma discharging of 90 min. On the other hand, $NO_3$-N concentration was increased with proceeding of the plasma discharge. The increase of $NO_3$-N concentration was considered with the fact that nitric acid was created from nitrogen among supplying air for the insulation of inside of dielectric barrier. ORP and electric conductivity was increased with plasma discharging time. However, pH was decrease with what because of the generation of the nitric acid. When adjusting the hydroponic ingredients, pH and conductivity must to be considered because of the change of pH and conductivitiy with the discharging.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제50권8호
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• pp.1421-1425
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• 2018

The dynamics of gas release at thermal oxidation of extraction systems on the basis of diamides of dicarbonic acids in fluorinated sulphones with 14 mol/L $HNO_3$ was investigated. The effect of preirradiation of the mixtures with accelerated electrons on the kinetics of their thermolysis was determined. The mixtures were heated in an autoclave at temperatures of 170 and $200^{\circ}C$ and irradiated using an electron accelerator to absorbed doses of 0.1, 0.5, and 1.0 MGy. It has been shown that no conditions for autocatalytic oxidation at thermolysis of extraction mixtures irradiated up to a dose of 1 MGy were developed.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.549-557
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• 2006

화력발전소에서 발생하는 폐 음이온교환수지를 분해하기 위해 초임계수 산화 특성 연구를 진행하였다. 폐수지는 음이온교환수지와 양이온교환수지가 혼합된 상태로 배출되었으며, 혼합된 폐수지에서 고-액 유동층을 이용하여 음이온수지를 분리하였다. 분리된 음이온 수지는 원소분석과 열분석을 통해 양이온 수지가 혼합되지 않았음을 확인하였다. 음이온수지를 고압 펌프를 이용하여 초임계수 산화 반응 장치에 연속적으로 주입하기 위해 습식 ball mill을 이용하여 분쇄, 슬러리로 제조하였다. 압력 25.0 MP콘 체류시간 2분, 반응 온도 $500^{\circ}C$에서 처리수의 COD는 99.9%이상 분해됨을 확인하였지만, 총 질소 분해율은 41% 정도로 나타났으며, 슬러리에 질산을 혼합하면 처리수의 총 질소가 감소하였다. 처리수의 COD와 총 질소(T-N) 함량을 목적변수로 설정하여 음이온 수지 슬러리를 분해하는 최적 조건을 도출하기 위해 통계적 실험계획법인 중심합성계획법을 적용하였다. 처리수의 COD는 반응 온도 $500{\sim}540^{\circ}C$, 압력 25.0 MPa, 반응기 체류시간 2분 조건에서 $99.9{\sim}100%$까지 충분히 분해되었으며, 온도 변화와 질산 주입량 변화에 영향을 받지 않았다. 그러나 처리수의 총 질소는 질산 주입량의 변화에 대한 영향이 큰 것으로 확인되었다. 처리수의 총 질소는 회귀분석을 통해 질산 주입량의 함수로 나타낼 수 있었으며, 결정계수($r^2$)는 95.8%로 계산되었다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.1309-1314
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• 2008

This study was undertaken to elucidate the antioxidant activity of the ethanol (EEPB) and water (WEPB) extracts of Prunus persica branches. The extracts contained a high phenolic content and revealed a potent hydrogen donating activity in DPPH scavenging assay. Compared to $\alpha$-tocopherol, EEPB (p < 0.001) and WEPB (p < 0.05) significantly inhibited $FeCl_2$-ascorbic acid-induced lipid peroxidation, and also exhibited potent antiradical activities against hydroxyl radical, superoxide anion, nitric oxide and peroxynitrite. In copper- and AAPH-mediated human low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation systems, the extracts demonstrated a strong antioxidant function by metal chelating, rather than direct scavenging, action. Furthermore, EEPB at 5 ${\mu}g/mL$ concentration showed 80.77% inhibition of the electrophoretic mobility of LDL, compared to 77.69% for ascorbic acid and 76.92% for BHT. These results suggest that PB branch extracts may protect against oxidative stress-induced diseases.

• 청정기술
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.46-52
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• 2023

옥살산(oxalic acid)은 기존에 질산을 사용한 carbohydrates의 산화 공정에 의해 얻어질 수 있으며 여러 분야에서 사용되고 있다. 하지만 이 반응은 다양한 질소 산화물을 형성하고 많은 증간 생산물의 분리를 필요로 하기에 복잡하고 환경에 유해하다. 한편, 이산화탄소로부터 전기화학적 방법에 의해 옥살산을 높은 효율로 얻을 수 있는 방법이 제안되었다. 아연 전극 산화에 의해 생성된 Zn²⁺이온과 CO₂ 환원에 의한 oxalate이온의 반응으로 zinc oxalate(ZnC₂O₄)가 얻어진다. 이후 산처리에 의해 옥살산이 생성될 수 있으나 강산과 열을 필요로 한다. 본 연구에서는 CO₂의 전기화학적 전환으로 형성된 ZnC₂O₄을 강산을 사용하지 않고, 간단하고 분리가 쉬운 방법을 적용하여 옥살산으로 전환하고자 한다. 또한, 고부가 물질인 글리콜산으로 더 전환시킴으로써 이산화탄소에서 고부가 물질로의 전환 가치를 높이고자 하였다. ZnC₂O₄를 상온, 상압에서 화학적 방법 및 여과 과정을 통해 효과적으로 Zn(OH)₂ 입자와 oxalate 용액으로 분리하였으며 얻어진 Zn(OH)₂와 oxalate는 전기화학적 방법을 사용하여 각각 Zn, 글리콜산으로 전환되었다.

• Carbon letters
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2011

In the present study, the removal of Pb (II) ions on oxidized activated carbons (ACs) was investigated. ACs were derived from activation of indigenous cotton stalks waste with potassium hydroxide (KOH) in two-stage process. The KOH-ACs were subjected to liquid-phase oxidation with hot $HNO_3$ and one untreated sample was included for comparison. The obtained carbons were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), slurry pH and $N_2$-adsorption at 77 K, respectively. Adsorption capacity of Pb (II) ions on the resultant carbons was determined by batch equilibrium experiments. The experimental results indicated that the oxidation with nitric acid was associated with a significant increase in mass of yield as well as a remarkable reduction in internal porosity as compared to the untreated carbon. The AC-800N revealed higher adsorption capacity than that of AC-800, although the former sample exhibited low surface area and micropore volume. It was observed that the adsorption capacity enhancement attributed to pore widening, the generation of oxygen functional groups and potassium containing compounds leading to cation-exchange on the carbon surface. These results show that the oxidized carbons represented prospective adsorbents for enhancing the removal of heavy metals from wastewater.