• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.181-186
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• 2000

항암제로 사용되어 온 아위를 사용하여 극성에 따른 용매추출 분획을 얻고 TPA로 처리된 HL-60 세포를 사용하여 기질부착 억제실험을 수행한 결과, ethyl acetate (EA) 층에서 가장 강한 부착억제효과가 있음을 알아 내었기에 ethyl acetate (EA)층을 다시 ethyl acetate (EA), hexane (HEX), ethyl ether (EE)로 추출한 뒤 3회 chromatography하여 아위 순수활성물질인 asadisulphide를 분리해 내었다. 이 순수활성물질을 가지고 HL-60 암세포에 대한 부착 억제실험을 수행한 결과 asadisulphide는 최소농도 2 $\mu\textrm{g}$/ml에서 HL-60 세포의 부착을 98%억제하였다. 또한 assdisulphide는 HL-60 세포에 대해 ED$_{50}$값은 2.6 $\mu\textrm{g}$/ml이었으며, 20 $\mu\textrm{g}$/ml 농도 이하에서 세포독성이 없고 항암효과가 있다는 사실을 규명하였다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.1408-1413
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• 2005

Elevated expression of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) has been implicated in various biological aspects of neoplasia such as tumor cell adhesion, metastasis, blocking of cellular immune mechanisms, and antiapoptosis function. Thus, the CEA could be an important target for anticancer therapy. In this study, we developed Tetrahymena group 1 intron-based trans-splicing ribozymes that can specifically target and replace CEA RNA. To this end, we first determined which regions of the CEA RNA were accessible to ribozymes by employing an RNA mapping strategy that was based on a trans-splicing ribozyme library. Next, we assessed the ribozyme activities by comparing the trans-splicing activities of several ribozymes that targeted different regions of the CEA RNA, and then the ribozyme that could target the most accessible site was observed to be the most active with high fidelity in vitro. Moreover, the specific trans-splicing ribozyme was found to react with and altered the target CEA transcripts in mammalian cells with high fidelity. These results suggest that the Tetrahymena ribozyme can be utilized to replace CEA RNAs in tumors with a new RNA-harboring anticancer activity, thereby hopefully reverting the malignant phenotype.

• Journal of Medicine and Life Science
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.16-20
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• 2020

Spontaneous hemopneumothorax is a rare disease, and it can cause life threatening condition. It is characterized by the accumulation of more than 400 mL of blood and air in the pleural cavity without any other apparent causes. A previously healthy 22-year-old female patient presented with acute chest pain and dyspnea. Chest X-ray and computed tomography revealed a massive hemopneumothorax in the left hemithorax. The images showed a completely collapsed left lung with right-sided tracheal deviation, several pleural adhesion bands, and fluid collection with air-fluid level. We emergently performed a closed thoracostomy, and then 560 mL of fresh bloods were initially drained. We considered an emergent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for pulmonary wedge resection and bleeding control because of the massive hemothorax. However, the patient's vital signs were stabilized after blood transfusion and supportive cares for re-expansion pulmonary edema. The patient discharged from the hospital on 11^th in-hospital day after removal of the chest tube, and there had not been any recurrence of the pneumothorax for 10 months. We suggest that treatment strategy should be decided upon individually based on the patient's condition and clinical course of the disease.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.295-301
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• 2006

Hard chrome plating has been used in surface hard coating over 50 years both for applying hard coating and re-building of worn components. Hard chrome plating solution and mist pollute environment with very toxic $Cr^{6+}$(hex-Cr) known as carcinogen which causes lung cancer, High velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) thermal spray coatings of WC base cermet and Co-alloy powders are the most promising candidates for the replacement of the traditional hard chrome plating. Surface properties, wear, and friction behaviors of micron size Co-alloy (T800) and micron size WC-l2Co (WC-Co) have been studied for the application as hard coatings. The temperature dependence of wear and friction behaviors of T800 and WC-Co have been investigated at the temperature of $25^{\circ}C$ and $538^{\circ}C$ for the application to high speed spindle.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.161-166
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• 2014

Ginseng is widely used for its promising healing and restorative properties as well as for its possible tonic effect in traditional medicine. Nowadays, many studies focus on purified individual ginsenoside, an important constituent in ginseng, and study its specific mechanism of action instead of whole-plant extracts on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Of the various ginsenosides, purified ginsenosides such as Rb1, Rg1, Rg3, Rh1, Re, and Rd are the most frequently studied. Although there are many reports on the molecular mechanisms and medical applications of ginsenosides in the treatment of CVDs, many concerns exist in their application. This review discusses current works on the countless pharmacological functions and the potential benefits of ginseng in the area of CVDs. Results: Both in vitro and in vivo results indicate that ginseng has potentially positive effects on heart disease through its various properties including antioxidation, reduced platelet adhesion, vasomotor regulation, improving lipid profiles, and influencing various ion channels. To date, approximately 40 ginsenosides have been identified, and each has a different mechanism of action owing to the differences in chemical structure. This review aims to present comprehensive information on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of ginseng, especially in the control of hypertension and cardiovascular function. In addition, the review also provides an insight into the opportunities for future research and development on the biological activities of ginseng.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.16-26
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• 2012

Ginseng is one of the most widely used herbal medicines and is reported to have a wide range of therapeutic and pharmacological applications. Ginseng may also be potentially valuable in treating cardiovascular diseases. Research concerning cardiovascular disease is focusing on purified individual ginsenoside constituents of ginseng to reveal specific mechanisms instead of using whole ginseng extracts. The most commonly studied ginsenosides are $Rb_1$, $Rg_1$, $Rg_3$, $Rh_1$, Re, and Rd. The molecular mechanisms and medical applications of ginsenosides in the treatment of cardiovascular disease have attracted much attention and been the subject of numerous publications. Here, we review the current literature on the myriad pharmacological functions and the potential benefits of ginseng in this area. In vitro investigations using cell cultures and in vivo animal models have indicated ginseng's potential cardiovascular benefits through diverse mechanisms that include antioxidation, modifying vasomotor function, reducing platelet adhesion, influencing ion channels, altering autonomic neurotransmitters release, and improving lipid profiles. Some 40 ginsenosides have been identified. Each may have different effects in pharmacology and mechanisms due to their different chemical structures. This review also summarizes results of relevant clinical trials regarding the cardiovascular effects of ginseng, particularly in the management of hypertension and improving cardiovascular function.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.25-30
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• 2021

The surface of silicon dummy wafers is contaminated with metallic impurities owing to the reaction with and adhesion of chemicals during the oxidation process. These metallic impurities negatively affect the device performance, reliability, and yield. To solve this problem, a wafer-cleaning process that removes metallic impurities is essential. RCA (Radio Corporation of America) cleaning is commonly used, but there are problems such as increased surface roughness and formation of metal hydroxides. Herein, we attempt to use a chelating agent (EDTA) to reduce the surface roughness, improve the stability of cleaning solutions, and prevent the re-adsorption of impurities. The bonding between the cleaning solution and metal powder is analyzed by referring to the Pourbaix diagram. The changes in the ionic conductivity, H2O2 decomposition behavior, and degree of dissolution are checked with a conductivity meter, and the changes in the absorbance and particle size before and after the reaction are confirmed by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) analyses. Thus, the addition of a chelating agent prevents the decomposition of H2O2 and improves the life of the silicon wafer cleaning solution, allowing it to react smoothly with metallic impurities.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.3-10
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• 2005

콘크리트 구조물은 다양한 요인으로 인하여 골재노출, 탈락, 표면박리, 균열발생, 철근노출 및 부식, 강도저하, 염소이온침투, 공극률 증가, 팽창 및 수축 등과 같은 여러가지 열화현상이 나타나는 문제점을 가지고 있다. 특히 상$\cdot$하수도 시설을 포함한 수처리 구조물의 경우에는 일반적인 콘크리트 구조물보다 더욱 가혹한 환경에 노출되어있기 때문에 콘크리트의 열화는 더욱 심하다고 볼 수 있다. 본 연구는 시멘트 혼입 폴리머와 에폭시수지를 복합한 내균열성 방수$\cdot$방식재를 이용한 콘크리트구조물용 방수$\cdot$방식공법을 개발하여 실용화하는데 목적이 있다. 콘크리트구조물용 방수$\cdot$방식공법의 평가를 위하여 흡수 및 투수성, 부착성, 인장강도, 내잔갈림성, 내충격성, 냉온반복성능, 내화학성능, 음용수 용출성 등 방수$\cdot$방식재에 요구되는 성능을 평가하였다. 그 결과 KS의 규격에서 규정하는 성능기준을 모두 만족하는 것으로 나타났으며, 특히 부착성능이 우수한 것으로 확인되었다. 또한 본 탄성층을 보완한 방수$\cdot$방식공법의 적용에 의해서 최대 1.49mm까지의 균열에 대하여 저항성이 있는 것으로 평가되어 내균열성 측면에서 높은 성능을 확보하고 있는 것으로 평가되었다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.219-237
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• 1998

Numerous bone graft materials have been used in Periodontics, in an attempt to reach the main goal of periodontal therapy, i.e. the regeneration of periodontal tissue lost due to destructive periodontal diseases. The present study investigates the effect of composite graft of DFDB and Calcium sulfate with and without Calcium sulfate barrier in Periodontal 1-wall intrabony defects in dogs. Following the initiation of general anesthesia by I.V. administration of 40mg/Kg of Pentobabital, second premolar was extracted and full thickness flap elevated. The crown portion of premolars was removed. Exposed root canals were sealed with Caviton and covered completely with flap. After the healing period of 8 weeks, the surgical sites were re-opened and 1-wall intrabony defects were created, and treated with flap operation alone(control group), with composit graft of 80% DFDB and 20% Calcium sulfate(Experimental group 1), with composite graft of DFDB and calcium sulfate with calcium sulfate membrane( Experimental group 2). Healing response was histologically observed after 8 weeks and the results were as follows : 1. New bone formation was 70 % in the control group, 93 % in the Experimental group I, 89 % in the Experimental group II. There was a no differences between Experimental groups. 2. New cementum formation was not significantly different between control and two Experimental groups. 3. The length of connective tissue adhesion was 30 % in the control, 7% in the Experimental group I and 11 % in the Experimental group II. 4. After 8weeks, calcium sulfate was completely resorbed, while DFDB particle remained. These results suggest that the use of composite graft of allogenic DFDB and Calcium sulfate with and without Calcium sulfate barrier in periodontal 1 wall intrabony defects have little effect on connective tissue adhesion, but has beneficial effect on new alveolar bone and new cementum formation, and prevent downgrowth of epithelium and connective tissue effectively.

• 접착 및 계면
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.137-145
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 현재 문화재 보존 처리에 사용되고 있는 합성수지를 대체하여 금속, 목재, 도자기, 토기, 석재 유물 등 재질별 문화재 복원 작업에 활용할 수 있는 다목적용 접합, 복원재료인 에폭시 퍼티(epoxy putty)를 개발하고자 하였다. 기존에 사용되고 있는 합성수지는 높은 강도로 인한 절삭력의 문제, 긴 경화 시간으로 인한 처짐 현상, 도구나 장갑에 묻어 유물의 표면을 오염시키는 현상, 재료의 황변 현상으로 인한 재처리 등의 문제점을 보이고 있다. 이를 해결하기 위해, 1차적으로 문화재 보존 처리 현장에서 가장 많이 사용되고 있는 페이스트(paste)형태의 복원 재료를 선정하여 물성을 파악한 후 이를 비교 대상으로 선택하고, 주제 및 경화제와 충전제의 종류에 따른 에폭시 퍼티를 개발하였다. 개발된 에폭시 퍼티는 기존 재료의 문제점 해결 및 유사한 물성을 지니기 위해 성상(性狀)이 다른 주제와 경화제를 각각 선정하여 물성 실험을 실시하였다. 연구 결과 2종 모두 페이스트 형태로 경화 시간은 5~10 min 내외로 기존 재료에 비해 약 3~10배 정도 짧아 작업의 편리성과 처짐 현상을 개선하였으며, 절삭력을 높이기 위한 마모율은 약 3배 정도 향상시켜 쉽게 성형할 수 있도록 하였다. 또한 작업 중 발생하는 표면 오염 등의 단점을 보완하기 위해 충전제로 탈크(talc)와 백색의 micro-balloon을 첨가하여 사용 중 손에 묻어 나와 끈적거리는 현상을 줄여주었을 뿐만 아니라 컬러링(coloring), 경량성, 절삭력 등이 높은 저수축, 저황변, 절삭력이 우수한 다목적 복원 재료를 개발하였다.