• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제31권9호
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• pp.915-923
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• 2007

Rubber hoses for automobile radiators are apt to be degraded and thus failed due to the influence of contacting stresses of air and coolant liquid under thermal and mechanical loadings. The aging behaviors of the skin part of the hoses due to thermo-oxidative and electro-chemical stresses were experimentally analyzed. Through the thermo-oxidative aging test, it was shown that the surface hardness IRHD(International Rubber Hardness Degrees) of the rubber increased with a considerable reduction of failure strain as the aging time and temperature increased. On account of the penetration of coolant liquid into the skin part influenced by the electro-chemical degradation(ECD) test the weight of the rubber hose increased, whereas their failure strain and IRHD hardness decreased. The hardness of the hose in the side of the negative pole was the most deteriorated at the test site of the hose skin just below the coolant surface.

• BMB Reports
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.165-169
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• 2011

Excess free iron generates oxidative stress that may contribute to the pathogenesis of various causes of neurodegenerative diseases. In this study, we assessed the modification of ferritin induced by $H_2O_2$. When ferritin was incubated with $H_2O_2$, the degradation of ferritin L-chain increased with the $H_2O_2$ concentration whereas ferritin H-chain was remained. Free radical scavengers, azide, thiourea, and N-acetyl-$_L$-cysteine suppressed the $H_2O_2$-mediated ferritin modification. The iron specific chelator, deferoxamine, effectively prevented $H_2O_2$-mediated ferritin degradation in modified ferritin. The release of iron ions from ferritin was increased in $H_2O_2$ concentration-dependent manner. The present results suggest that free radicals may play a role in the modification and iron releasing of ferritin by $H_2O_2$. It is assumed that oxidative damage of ferritin by $H_2O_2$ may induce the increase of iron content in cells and subsequently lead to the deleterious condition.

• Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.153-161
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• 2018

Imbalance of protein homeostasis (proteostasis) is known to cause cellular malfunction, cell death, and diseases. Elaborate regulation of protein synthesis and degradation is one of the important processes in maintaining normal cellular functions. Protein degradation pathways in eukaryotes are largely divided into proteasome-mediated degradation and lysosome-mediated degradation. Proteasome is a multisubunit complex that selectively degrades 80% to 90% of cellular proteins. Proteasome-mediated degradation can be divided into 26S proteasome (20S proteasome + 19S regulatory particle) and free 20S proteasome degradation. In 1980, it was discovered that during ubiquitination process, wherein ubiquitin binds to a substrate protein in an ATP-dependent manner, ubiquitin acts as a degrading signal to degrade the substrate protein via proteasome. Conversely, 20S proteasome degrades the substrate protein without using ATP or ubiquitin because it recognizes the oxidized and structurally modified hydrophobic patch of the substrate protein. To date, most studies have focused on protein degradation via 26S proteasome. This review describes the 26S/20S proteasomal pathway of protein degradation and discusses the potential of proteasome as therapeutic targets for cancer treatment as well as against diseases caused by abnormalities in the proteolytic system.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.86-91
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• 2008

물에 대한 용해도가 높아 수질오염을 시킬 가능성이 있는 제초제 dicamba를 분해시키기 위하여 zerovalent iron 및 Fenton reagent를 처리하여 분해되는 정도와 분해산물을 동정하였다. ZVI에 의한 dicamba의 분해 반응속도는 pH 3.0이 pH 5.0 조건보다 빠르게 진행되었으며 처리된 ZVI의 양이 0.05%에서 1.0%(w/v)로 증가됨에 따라 분해율이 증가되어 반응 3시간 이내에 90% 이상이 분해되었다. 그러나 ZVI의 처리량이 증가됨에 따라 반응후 용액의 pH 상승으로 인하여 dicamba의 분해효율은 증가되지 않았다. ZVI 처리에 의해 생성된 dicamba의 분해 산물을 diazomethane 유도체화 과정을 거쳐 GC-MS로 분석한 결과 dicamba 구조내의 잔기가 없는 부분에 hydroxylation된 형태인 4-hydroxy dicamba 혹은 5-hydroxy dicamba, 4,5-dihydroxy dicamba 그리고 dicamba 구조내의 carboxyl기가 hydroxyl기로 전환된 형태인 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxyphenol로 예상되는 compound를 확인하였다. 이러한 반응산물은 ferric sulfate를 이용한 Fenton 반응에서 조사된 dicamba의 분해 산물과 동일한 것으로 확인되었다. 그러나 ZVI에 의한 dicamba의 탈염소화 분해산물은 확인되지 않았다. 따라서 호기적 조건 하에서 ZVI 처리에 의해 유도되는 제초제 dicamba의 주된 분해 경로는 환원반응보다는 반응용액 중에 존재하는 $O_2$와 $Fe^0$의 산화에 의해 생성된 $Fe^{2+}$ 사이의 Fenton 반응과 같은 산화반응인 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.64-70
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• 2003

The thermal properties of chloroprene rubber (CR) with $^{60}Co\;{\gamma}$-ray irradiation has been investigated. The prepared CR was irradiated up to 1000kGy radiation dose by $^{60}Co\;{\gamma}$-ray and the radiation degradation of CR was investigated by thermogravimetric analysis and differential acanning calorimetry. Dynamic mechanical properties measurement and FT-IR observation are carried out as well. From these analyses results, the glass transition temperature($T_g$), decomposition onset temperature(DOT), oxidative induction time(OIT), the peak temperature of loss modulus and mechanical tan ${\delta}$ values were compared for the radiation degradation level of CR. The tendency between $T_g$ and peak temperature of loss modulus and mechanical tan ${\delta}$ agreed well with radiation doses. Decomposition temperature, OIT and DOT showed the same tendencies as increasing radiation doses. It was verified that these analyses are available to estimate the degradation level of CR.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.197-201
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to examine the anti-oxidative activity of pectin and other polysaccharides in order to develop a cosmeceutical base having anti-oxidative effects towards retinyl palmitate (RP). The anti-oxidative stabilizing effects of pectin and other polysaccharides on RP were evaluated by DPPH assay and then the stabilizing effect of pectin on RP was examined as a function of time. Among the polysaccharides we examined, pectin exhibited a considerably higher anti-oxidative activity, with an approximately 5-fold greater DPPH radical scavenging effect compared to other polysaccharides. The DPPH radical scavenging effect of pectin increased gradually with increasing concentrations of pectin. At two different RP concentrations, 0.01 and 0.1% in ethanol, addition of pectin improved the stability of RP in a concentration dependent manner. The stabilizing effect of pectin on RP was more effective for the lower concentration of RP (0.01%, v/v). Further, degradation of RP was reduced following the addition of pectin as measured over 8 hours. From the results obtained, it can be suggested that pectin may be a promising ingredient for cosmeceutical bases designed to stabilize RP or other pharmacological agents subject to degradation by oxidation.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.103-109
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• 2008

목적: 본 논문에서는 활성산소(reactive oxygen species, ROS)와 활성질소(reactive oxygen species, RNS)생성의 결과 초래되는 산화스트레스(oxidative stress)와 안질환과의 관계, 특히, 백내장발생과의 관련성 연구에 대한 고찰과, 안구의 기능이상에 있어 산화스트레스의 매개체(mediator)로서 과산화지질(lipid peroxide)의 역할에 대해 논의하고자 한다. 방법: 산화스트레스는 단백질 산화, DNA 파괴, 세포사(apoptosis), 지질과산화(lipid peroxidation) 등의 다양한 세포손상을 나타낸다. 이러한 손상은 많은 질병의 발생과 관련되어 있다. 백내장 발생의 주요한 원인중의 하나가 안구조직이 일정하고 지속적으로 산화스트레스의 환경에 노출되는 것으로 알려져 있다. 따라서 산화스트레스의 안구기능이상에 대한 역할을 조사하였다. 결과: 수정체는 자외선에의 만성적인 노출과 세포대사과정에서 필수불가결하게 생성되는 활성산소에 의해 끊임없이 공격을 받는다. 과도하게 생성된 활성산소에 의한 수정체 단백질의 분해(degradation), 산화(oxidation), 가교형성(crosslinking), 응집(aggregation) 등은 백내장발생에 있어 중요한 요인으로 사료된다. 결론: 산화스트레스와 체내의 산화/항산화 불균형이 과도한 활성산소를 생성하게 되고 결국, 안구의 기능이상을 일으킨다고 할 수 있다. 이러한 결과들에도 불구하고, 산화스트레스와 안구이상과의 관계를 더욱 정확하게 설명할 수 있는 분자기전에 대한 정보는 아직 부족한 상태이며, 더욱 많은 연구가 필요하다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.79-83
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• 2004

The oxidative degradation of BPA with laccase from Trametes versiclor was conducted in a closed, temperature controlled system containing acetate buffer for pH control. The effects of medium pH, buffer concentration, temperature and mediator on degradation of BPA were investigated. The inactivation of the enzyme by temperature and reaction product was also studied. The optimal pH for BPA degradation showed about 5. Buffer concentration did not affect BPA degradation. On the other hand, the enzyme stability was higher at low concentration buffer(25 mM). Temperature rise increased the degradation rate of BPA up to 45$^{\circ}C$. The valuable mediator of laccase for BPA was ABTS. Elevated temperature and reaction product irreversibly inactivated the enzyme.

• 폴리머
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.452-461
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• 2002

본 연구에서는 폴리아미드 6 (PA 6)을 70~$160^{\circ}C$에서 장시간 사용하였을 때 산화방지제의 사용유무 및 농도에 따른 열 안정성을 조사하였다. 70~$160^{\circ}C$의 온도범위내의 열 산화반응 시 모든 시료는 100시간 내에 황변 현상이 일어났다. 기계적 물성, 황변 지수, 점도측정으로 가장 적정한 산화방지제의 농도를 조사하였다. 일, 이차 산화방지제의 조성변화에 의한 산화방지효과는 미미하였다. 황변 현상의 분석은 NMR, IR, 그리고 element analysis (EA)를 사용하였다. $^{13}C$ NMR에 의해 서로 다른 카르보닐기의 존재를 확인하였으며, 산소의 소모량 측정은 EA를 사용하였다. Arrhenius식을 이용하여 산화방지제를 첨가한 시료와 그렇지 않은 시료의 lifetime을 예측하였다.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.637-642
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• 1997

Degradation of a compound with a hydroxyl group during the course of its diffusion across the skin was investigated. Based on the experimental findings of ashortened retention time of a degradant peak from post-diffusion samples and from the ability to evaporate radioactivity from such samples, it seems that during diffusion the parent compound degrades into a more hydrophilic product which is then oxidized. A tritium label at the carbon with a hydroxyl group was released as a tritiated water. When the post-diffusion samples were left open to the air allowing evaporation of water, there was a corresponding decrease in radioactivity of such samples. There was a linear relationship between the time left open and the fraction of radioactivity lost. When such samples were fractionated by HPLC, and then had their radioactivities measured by scintillation counting, two peaks wre identified. The first peak, which may be attributable to tritiated water, was eluted at the same retention time as the solvent front. The second peak eluted at the retention time of the parent compound. When the evaporation/loss of radioactivity experiment was repeated using a $^{14}C$-labeled compound there was no significant loss of radioactivity, indicating that the earlier loss with $^{3}H$-labeled compound was related to the formation and loas sof tritiated water.