• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제29권12호
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• pp.1125-1131
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• 2006

This study was undertaken to elucidate the effect of diallyl disulfide (DADS), an oil-soluble organosulfur compound found in garlic, in suppressing human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells. A potent increase (of at least 9-fold) in apoptotic cells has accompanied 1) a decrease in cell viability, 2) a increase of the fraction of S-phase cells by up to 63.8%, and 3) a transient increase of the phospho-p38 and phospho-p42/44 (phosphorylated p38 MAPK and phosphorylated p42/44 MAPK) in a time-and concentration-dependent manner. These results indicate that DADS can induce apoptosis in human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells via, at least partly, S-phase block of the cell cycle, related to a rise in MAPK phosphorylation.

• BMB Reports
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.176-181
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• 2011

Inhibiting histone deacetylase (HDAC) activity modulates the epigenetic status of cells, resulting in an alteration of gene expression and cellular function. Here, we investigated the effects of HDAC inhibitors on mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells. The HDAC inhibitors trichostatin A, suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid, sodium butyrate, and valproic acid induced early differentiation of mouse ES cells and triggered induction of heat-shock protein (HSP)70. In contrast, class III HDAC inhibitors failed to induce differentiation or HSP70 expression. Transcriptional upregulation of HSP70 was confirmed by mRNA expression analysis, an inhibitor study, and chromatin immunoprecipitation. HSP70 induction was dependent on the SAPK/JNK, p38, and PI3K/Akt pathways. Differentiation and induction of HSP70 by a subset of HDAC inhibitors was also examined in human ES cells, which suggests that the phenomenon generally occurs in ES cells. A better understanding of the effects of HDAC inhibitors may give more insight into their application in stem cell biology.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.413-419
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• 2012

The melanoma differentiation-associated gene-7 (MDA-7) protein, also known as interleukin-24 (IL-24), is a novel candidate of tumor suppressor that can induce apoptosis experimentally in a variety of human malignant cells. However, there have been few studies about its role in colorectal cancer. We performed immunohistochemical detection of MDA-7/IL-24 in 399 tissue samples from primary colorectal adenocarcinoma patients using a tissue microarray. Western blotting was then done to confirm the immunohistochemical observations. MDA-7/IL-24 immunoreactivity was observed in 116 (29.1%) of the 399 colorectal adenocarcinoma cases. Analysis of the MDA-7/IL-24 expression by Western blotting confirmed the immunohistochemical results. The tumors with a negative MDA-7/IL-24 expression more frequently showed poor differentiation (P=0004), lymph node metastasis (P=0.001), deep invasion (P=0.008) and high stage (P=0.001). A subset of colorectal adenocarcinoma revealed a decreased expression of MDA-7/IL-24, and this was associated with progressive pathologic features. These findings suggest that loss of MDA-7/IL-24 expression may play a role in tumor growth and progression of colorectal adenocarcinomas.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.190-202
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• 1995

The Optical Art is based on the principle of visual perception of the illusionary effects which induce psychological responses. It has influenced greatly on the Texile Design in that unique iJlusionary creativity of pattern simulates the visual sense of special movement; the dynamic psylosophy of vitalism. The Optical pattern has become a highly valued item due to its innovative effect in aesthetic direction. According to Vitor Vasarely the pioneer in this area, the integration and the inseparability of form and color which he calls 'Plastic Unity' provides the basis for the composition of infinite variety. The composition of infinite variety. The composition reveals the complex interaction between the space and form relating to order, repetition, combination and permutation. It is not simple to create optical patterns due to the extreme complexity composed by the multi-dimension and the infusion of form and color giving immensely varied movement. The purposes of this study are as follows; 1) to classify the complex processes of optical pattern on the basis of formative method. 2) to develop creative ideas for progressive contemporary textile design In this study, the analysis of applied methods is concentrated, which is based 1) on the gradual modification and on the transformation of the basic plastic elements which depend on thle direction of visual points involVing contradictory perspectives 2) on the composition varied special situations by repeating, overlapping and converging a series of idetUical units or by means of irrdiation, radiation and etc.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.210-215
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• 2013

Ionizing radiation can induce cellular oxidative stress through the generation of reactive oxygen species, resulting in cell damage and cell death. The aim of this study was to determine whether the antioxidant effects of the flavonoid fisetin (3,7,3',4'-tetrahydroxyflavone) included the radioprotection of cells exposed to ${\gamma}$-irradiation. Fisetin reduced the levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species generated by ${\gamma}$-irradiation and thereby protected cells against ${\gamma}$-irradiation-induced membrane lipid peroxidation, DNA damage, and protein carbonylation. In addition, fisetin maintained the viability of irradiated cells by partially inhibiting ${\gamma}$-irradiation-induced apoptosis and restoring mitochondrial membrane potential. These effects suggest that the cellular protective effects of fisetin against ${\gamma}$-irradiation are mainly due to its inhibition of reactive oxygen species generation.

• 한국소음진동공학회논문집
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• 제23권7호
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• pp.617-623
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• 2013

Accurate prediction of the radiated noise is important to reduce the noise of the washing machine. It is also necessary to predict the excitation force accurately because excitation force can induce noise. In order to predict the excitation force acting on the washing machine, this paper conducts source identification method by use of phase reference spectrum. In this method, the transfer function between the cabinet and the motor through FEM and the measured response from the surface of the cabinet is used. The analysis of the radiation noise from the identified exciting force has been investigated. The comparison between the predicted SPL and the measured SPL at 1m apart from the front side of the washing machine showed good tendency.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.119-127
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• 2014

An epoxy coating applied to the concrete surface of a containment building deteriorates in hazardous environments such as those containing radiation, heat, and moisture. Unlike metals, the epoxy coating on a concrete liner absorbs and discharges moisture during the degradations process, so it has a different density and volume during service. In this study, acoustic impedance was adopted for characterizing the degradation of a glass-reinforced epoxy coating using the acoustic reflection coefficient (reflectance) on a rough epoxy coating. For estimating the acoustic reflectance on a wavy epoxy coating surface, a probabilistic model was developed to represent the multiple irregular reflections of the acoustic wave from the wavy surface on the basis of the simulated annealing technique. A number of epoxy-coated concrete specimens were prepared and exposed to accelerated aging conditions to induce an artificial aging degradation in them. The acoustic impedance of the degraded epoxy coating was estimated successfully by minimizing the error between a waveform calculated from the mathematical model and a waveform measured from the surface of the rough coating.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제18권8호
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• pp.1042-1048
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• 2008

전립선 암은 현대 남성에게 걸리기 쉬운 질환으로 매년 점점 증가하는 암 사망률 중 하나이다. 하지만 남성호르몬 비의존형 전립선 암 치료에 대한 효과가 거의 없어 이에 본 연구에서는 남성호르몬 비의존형 전립선 암세포인 PC-3 세포에서 감마선이 세포 성장 억제와 세포자멸사 기작에 대해 알아보고자 한다. 그리하여 본 연구에서는 5가지 방법으로 즉, 세포증식 억제, apoptotic cell의 형태학적 변화, DNA 분절 분석, AV/PI 염색, western blot 분석법을 사용하여 수행하였다. 본 연구의 결과로 감마선을 처리한 PC-3세포에서 형태학적(분절화) 변화와 DNA ladder가 관찰되었다. 또한 감마선을 처리한PC-3세포에서는 apoptosis와 관련된 Caspase3와 PARP cleavage가 유발되었고 Bax 단백질 증가도 보였다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.291-298
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• 2004

김치에는 여러 가지 항산화 물질들이 많이 함유되어 있으므로 김치의 섭취는 생체조직의 노화억제 효과가 있을 것으로 기대된다. 본 연구에서 배추김치, 갓김치, 부추김치를 동결건조하여 항산화물질의 함량을 측정한 결과 갓김치와 부추김치의 클로로필 함량이 가장 높았고 $\beta$-카로텐과 ascorbic acid 함량은 갓김치에서 가장 높았다. Hairless mouse에게 10% 동결건조 김치식이를 공급하여 20주간 사육한 후 간에서 활성산소종의 생성량을 측정한 결과 superoxide anion과hydroxyl radical 함량은 유의적인 차이가 없었고 hydrogen peroxide 함량은 갓김치군과 부추김치군에서 유의적으로 낮게 나타나 이들 김치가 활성산소를 소거하는데 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 간 균질액에서 지질과산화물을 측정한 결과 대조군에 비해 김치섭취군에서 지질과산화가 낮게 나타났으며, 특히 갓김치 와 부추김 치군의 효과가 우수하였다. 피부에서 지질과산화물 함량은 김치섭취군들이 대조군보다 낮게 나타났으며, 부추김치가 유의적으로 지질과산화를 억제하였다. 김치섭취가 광산화에 미치는 영향을 규명하기 위해 간 및 피부조직에 자외선을 조사한 후 조직산화 정도를 측정한 결과 간과 피부의 지질과산화물 함량은 갓김치군과 배추김치군에서 대조군보다 낮아졌으나 부추김치군에서는 높게 나타났다. 즉, 자외선 조사 후 갓김치군과 배추김치군은 대조군보다 광산화가 억제되었으나 부추김치군에서는 산화가 촉진되었다.

• 분석과학
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.7-12
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• 1999

방사선 전조사 그라프트 중합법을 이용하여 폴리프로필렌 부직포에 Glycidyl methacrylate(GMA)를 그라프트 시킨 후, Phosphoric acid를 반응시켜서, 양 이온성 흡착제를 제조하고, $Pb^{2+}$, $Cu^{2+}$ 및 $Co^{2+}$이온에 대한 양이온성 흡착제의 흡착특성에 대하여 검토하였다. 그라프트 반응에서, 그라프트율은 조사량, 반응시간, 그리고 온도가 증가함에 따라서 증가하였다. 또한, 용매에 대한 GMA의 농도의 비가 60%인 경우 그라프트율이 최대가 되었다. 인산화 반응에서 인산기의 함량은 85%의 인산용액에서 2.5-3.5 mmol/g 이었다. 흡착실험에서, 2.9 mmol/g 인산기를 갖는 양이온성 흡착제의 흡착량은, $Co^{2+}$에서, Kg당 75.5g 이었고, $Cu^{2+}$의 경우, Kg당 36.6g 이었으며, $Pb^{2+}$에서는 Kg당 79.0g 이었다. 인산기를 함유한 양이온성 흡착제의 흡착량은 $Pb^{2+}$>$Co^{2+}$>$Cu^{2+}$ 순으로 흡착되었다.