• BMB Reports
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.251-254
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• 2002

The genetic factors that contribute to the development of coronary artery disease (CAD) are poorly understood. It is likely that multiple genes that act independently or synergistically contribute to the development of CAD and the outcome. Recently, an insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism of the human angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) gene, a major component of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), was identified. The association of the ACE gene D allele with essential hypertension and CAD has been reported in the African-American, Chinese, and Japanese populations. However, other studies have failed to detect such an association. It has been suggested that these inconsistencies may be due to the difference in backgrounds of the population characteristics. In the present study, we investigated the I/D polymorphism of the ACE gene in 103 subjects of both sexes, consisting of 59 normal controls and 44 patients with hypertension. The allele and genotype frequency were significantly different between the hypertensive and control groups (p < 0.01). Among the three ACE I/D variants, the DD genotype was associated with the highest value of the mean systolic blood pressure [SBP] and mean diastolic blood pressure [DBP] (p = < 0.05) in men, but not in women. In the overall population, the mean SBP and DBP was highest in DD subjects, intermediate in I/D subjects, and the least in II subjects.

• 한국동물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물학회 2001년도 한국생물과학협회 학술발표대회
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• pp.146.2-146
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• 2001

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• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.229-235
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• 2024

Background: Plant health is directly related to the change in native microbial diversity and changes in soil health have been implicated as one of the main cause of root rot. However, scarce information is present regarding allelopathic relationship of Panax notoginseng root exudates and pathogenic fungi Fusarium oxysporum in a continuous cropping system. Methods: We analyzed P. notoginseng root exudate in the planting soil for three successive years to determine phenolic acid concentration using GC-MS and HPLC followed by effect on the microbial community assembly. Antioxidant enzymes were checked in the roots to confirm possible resistance in P. notoginseng. Results: Total 29 allelochemicals in the planting soil extract was found with highest concentration (10.54 %) of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. The HPLC showing a year-by-year decrease in p-hydroxybenzoic acid content in soil of different planting years, and an increase in population of F. oxysporum. Moreover, community analysis displayed negative correlation with 2.22 mmol. L^-1 of p-hydroxybenzoic acid correspond to an 18.1 % population of F. oxysporum. Furthermore, in vitro plate assay indicates that medium dose of p-hydroxybenzoic acid (2.5-5 mmol. L^-1) can stimulate the growth of F. oxysporum colonies and the production of macroconidia, as well as cell wall-degrading enzymes. We found that 2-3 mmol. L^-1 of p-hydroxybenzoic acid significantly increased the population of F. oxysporum. Conclusion: In conclusion, our study suggested that p-hydroxybenzoic acid have negative effect on the root system and modified the rhizosphere microbiome so that the host plant became more susceptible to root rot disease.

• 환경생물
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.20-30
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• 2009

환경부지정 멸종위기 II급 종인 금개구리 (Rana plancyi chosenica)의 번식생태를 연구하기 위하여 충북 청원군 장내면에 위치하는 묵논형 습지에 있는 금개구리 개체군을 2007년 4월부터 2008년 11월까지 총 207일에 걸쳐서, 모음담장과 주머니함정을 설치하여 모니터링을 실시하였다. 금개구리들은 봄철 4월 20일부터 6월 13일 사이에 번식지로 이동하였으며, 가을철 동면지 이동은 9월 21일부터 11월 16일 사이에 일어났다. 서식지 내 외로의 이동은 2007년과 가을 이동과 2008년 봄 이동 시 공히 강수와 높은 양의 상관을 보였지만, 기온, 수온, 상대 습도와는 유의미한 상관관계를 보이지 않았다. 금개구리들은 이동 시 주로 논의 언덕이나 묵논과 연결된 이동경로를 다른 경로보다 선호하여 사용하는 것으로 나타났다. 번식지 내 외로의 이동순서와 개체의 신체 요소와는 2007년 봄에는 번식지 내 외로의 이동순서와 개체의 몸길이(snout-vent length)와 양의 상관을 보였으며, 이동순서와 몸무게와는 2008년 봄을 제외한 모든 경우에 양의 상관을 보여, 작은 개체들이 먼저 출현하고 먼저 동면지로 이주하는 경향을 보였다. 금개구리 암컷은 수컷에 비하여 유의미하게 큰 것으로 확인되었으며, 가을철 동면지 이주 시 20mm SVL 크기 이하의 작은 개체들의 수가 2007년, 2008년 공히 소폭 증가하여, 개체군 내에 성공적인 번식이 일어나고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 연구결과는 금개구리 야외 개체군을 보존하는 기초자료로 활용할 수 있을 것이다.

• Journal of Life Science
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.14-19
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• 2000

Variation at 25 allozyme loci in Korean wateralder (Alnus hirsuta Rupr.) from nine distinct populations was measured to estimate the amount and pattern of genetic diversity and population structure. The mean genetic diversity within population was 0.166. Korean alder populations have slightly high levels of genetic diversity compared to those present in associated temperature-zone species and two Canadian alder species. Among population s genetic differentiation accounted for an significant 9% of the total variation. High gene flow(Nm=2.63) was observed. Analysis of fixation indices, calculated for all polymorphic loci in each population, showed a substantial deficiency of heterozygotes relative to Hardy-Weinberg expectations. The mean GST value A. hirsuta in Korea (GST = 0.087) is similar to those of A. rogosa in Canada (GST = 0.052). These low values of GST in two countries. reflecting little spatial genetic differentiation, may indicate extensive gene flow (via pollen and/or seeds) and/or recent colonization. These factors reduce the effect of geographic isolation of breeding and the chance for genetic divergence. A pattern of increasing is observed with increasing rainfall per year. Regression analysis indicates that 54% (F = 4.67) of the variability observed can be explained by this relationship.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.97-99
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• 2017

Eleven polymorphic microsatellite loci were developed and characterized for Dorcus hopei in this study. The number of alleles varied from 2 to 21. The observed heterozygosity and expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.1058 to 0.9744 and 0.0997 to 0.8941, respectively. Two loci showed low polymorphism, while the rest were highly polymorphic. Six loci deviated from Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium. The set of markers will provide effective tools for examining the population genetic structures and be helpful for managing wild population in D. hopei.

• 한국동물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물학회 2001년도 한국생물과학협회 학술발표대회
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• pp.256.2-256
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• 2001

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• 한국응용곤충학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국응용곤충학회 2001년도 추계 합동 심포지엄 및 학술발표대회
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• pp.41-41
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• 2001

• 한국환경생물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경생물학회 2002년도 춘계공동학술대회 및 심포지움 초록집
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• pp.15-15
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• 2002

• 한국동물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물학회 1998년도 공동 춘계학술대회
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• pp.59.2-59
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• 1998

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