• 치위생과학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.317-322
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• 2016

최근 성장 중인 아동에서 치근의 성장이 계속됨에 따라 치수가 괴사되어 치근의 병변이 있는 미성숙 영구치에서도 치수의 재혈관화(revascularization)가 실제로 일어날 수 있다는 가능성이 제시되고 있다. 소아치과영역에서 자주 접하게 되는 미성숙 영구치의 치근단 형성술의 목적은 열린 치근단에서 세균 침입을 제한하고 치근단 장벽 형성을 촉진하는 것이다. 미성숙 치아의 근관 치료에서 기존의 수산화칼슘을 이용한 치근단 형성술은 빈번한 내원과 장기간 소요되는 치료 기간, 환자협조 요구, 최종 처치의 지연, 장기간의 수산화칼슘 적용 이후 치아 파절 가능성의 증가 등의 단점이 보고되었다. 기존의 수산화칼슘 치근단형성술의 대체방법으로 MTA를 이용한 1-visit 치근단형성술을 시행하고 있다. MTA는 1990년대 초반 근관치료 분야에서 다양한 적용을 위해 개발되었다. MTA의 우수한 임상적 성질에 힘입어 국내에서도 OrthoMTA 및 Endo CEM 등의 mineral aggregate 제품이 출시되어 있다. 따라서 본 증례에서는 우리나라의 청소년에서 MTA 적용한 사례를 보고하는 데 있다. 이 연구를 통해 MTA를 이용하여 진료하는 임상가에게 소개하고자 한다. 이 연구는 11~12세의 파절이 된 치아에 MTA를 적용하여 근관 치료를 하였다. 치료 받은 환자의 치아 상태를 12개월 동안 추적 관찰하였고, 국내에서 개발된 OrthoMTA를 이용한 치근단형성술을 시행한 후 임상적 및 방사선학적 관찰 결과를 통해 근관치료재생술(REP)에 관한 만족할 만한 결과를 얻었으며, 치수괴사가 생긴 경우에서도 성공적으로 치수재생술을 적용할 수 있다는 정보를 제공하고 그 결과를 공유하기 위함이다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.93-103
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• 2023

The tendon is a dense connective tissue that connects muscle to bone and plays an essential role in joint motion. The injured tendon heals slowly owing to its low cellularity and vascularity. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of regenerative injection therapy (RIT), 20 % dextrose prolotherapy (DP), and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections that can promote tendon healing. Twenty-one New Zealand white rabbits were divided into the control, DP, and PRP treatment groups. The superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) of the right hindlimb of each rabbit was used. A round defect of 2 mm was induced. Approximately 0.2 mL of 20% dextrose and autologous PRP were injected into the proximal and distal ends of the SDFT mass. Radiographic and ultrasonographic examination and cross-sectional area (CSA) calculations were performed pre-operatively and at 2, 4, and 8 weeks. The SDFT of both limbs was transected for biomechanical and histomorphometric evaluations. The SDFT of the left limb was transected for intact control. Semi-quantitative analysis was performed to evaluate the histomorphometric properties. Additional analysis was performed using H&E, Masson's trichrome, and immunohistochemical staining. The biomechanical evaluation showed that the treatment groups had higher tensile strength compared to the defect control group, while the PRP group had higher tensile strength than the DP group. On histological examination, the treatment groups appeared to be relatively closer to the remodeling phase of the healing process than the defect control group; the characteristics of the PRP group were closer to the remodeling phase than those of the DP group. The ultrasonographic examination showed different tendencies. Increased values in the CSA were observed during the early period in the treatment groups. This study suggests that PRP and DP can promote the healing of tendon injury, and these effects were superior with PRP than that with DP.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제20권10호
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• pp.1107-1113
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 K-Band에서 동작하는 1/2 주파수 분배기를 130 nm CMOS 공정을 이용하여 설계하고 제작한 결과를 보인다. 피드백 방식의 밀러 주파수 분배기는 20~25 GHz에서 동작하며 바이어스 전압 1.2 V에서 7.2 mW의 전력을 소모하고 코어 회로의 레이아웃 크기는 $315{\times}246\;um^2$이다. 밀러 주파수 분배기의 출력 신호를 2분 주시키기 위한 CML(Current Mode Logic) 주파수 분배기는 8.5~13 GHz에서 동작하며 5.7 mW의 전력을 소모하고, 코어 회로의 레이아웃 크기는 $91{\times}98\;um^2$이다. 또한 두 주파수 분배기를 결합하여 20~25 GHz의 입력 신호가 4분주되어 출력됨을 확인하였다.

• 대한공업교육학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.171-187
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• 2007

이 연구의 목적은 선삭 가공시 발생하는 채터 진동을 계측하기 위하여 일반적인 가속도계가 가진 단점을 보완한 페브리-페롯형(Fabry-Prtot) 광섬유 간섭계 센서를 공구에 직접 부착하여 채터 진동을 측정하고 이것의 유용성을 확인하는 것이다. 측정된 주파수 스펙트럼과 이론해석 상의 리셉턴스 곡선과 비교하였는데 공구진동이 클수록 가진 주파수 이동이 생성되며 이는 공구의 날 끝에 질량효과가 더해짐을 의미함을 알 수 있었다. 질량효과가 더해지면 진동 주파수는 저주파 쪽으로 이동한다. 진동 주파수의 저주파 영역의 이동은 일반적인 재생형 채터에서 흔히 일어나는 현상이다. 또한 측정한 채터 주파수는 고유진동수가 아닌 외부 가진 주파수인 것으로 확인 됐으며 측정 결과와 같이 본 실험에 사용된 광섬유 센서는 외부 진동 주파수를 잘 계측 하였으며 페브리-페롯 센서는 특히 공구진동의 측정에 유용함을 보았다. 본 연구를 통하여 적용분야로 간섭계형 광섬유 센서를 공구 표면에 직접 설치하고 공구 진동을 관찰하는 교육목적의 실험에도 응용할 수 있다. 본 실험과 같은 페브리-페롯 간섭계 센서의 공구 직접 접촉식 방법에 대한 연구는 국내외 적으로 그 사례를 찾아보기 힘든 독창적인 방법인 것으로 추정된다. 본 연구결과는 또한 향후 공구진동과 마멸을 연구하는데 기초 자료로 활용할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.407-416
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• 2023

The regeneration of myocardium following acute circulatory events remains a challenge, despite numerous efforts. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) present a promising cell therapy option, but their differentiation into cardiomyocytes is a time-consuming process. Although it has been demonstrated that PSME4 degrades acetyl-YAP1, the role of PSME4 in the cardiac commitment of MSCs has not been fully elucidated. Here we reported the novel role of PSME4 in MSCs cardiac commitment. It was found that overnight treatment with apicidin in primary-cultured mouse MSCs led to rapid cardiac commitment, while MSCs from PSME4 knock-out mice did not undergo this process. Cardiac commitment was also observed using lentivirus-mediated PSME4 knockdown in immortalized human MSCs. Immunofluorescence and Western blot experiments revealed that YAP1 persisted in the nucleus of PSME4 knockdown cells even after apicidin treatment. To investigate the importance of YAP1 removal, MSCs were treated with shYAP1 and apicidin simultaneously. This combined treatment resulted in rapid YAP1 elimination and accelerated cardiac commitment. However, overexpression of acetylation-resistant YAP1 in apicidin-treated MSCs impeded cardiac commitment. In addition to apicidin, the universal effect of histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibition on cardiac commitment was confirmed using tubastatin A and HDAC6 siRNA. Collectively, this study demonstrates that PSME4 is crucial for promoting the cardiac commitment of MSCs. HDAC inhibition acetylates YAP1 and facilitates its translocation to the nucleus, where it is removed by PSME4, promoting cardiac commitment. The failure of YAP1 to translocate or be eliminated from the nucleus results in the MSCs' inability to undergo cardiac commitment.

• 한국동물생명공학회지
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.199-208
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• 2023

Background: Canine induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are an attractive source for veterinary regenerative medicine, disease modeling, and drug development. Here we used vitamin C (Vc) to improve the reprogramming efficiency of canine iPSCs, and its functions in the reprogramming process were elucidated. Methods: Retroviral transduction of Oct4, Sox2, Klf4, c-Myc (OSKM), and GFP was employed to induce reprogramming in canine fetal fibroblasts. Following transduction, the culture medium was subsequently replaced with ESC medium containing Vc to determine the effect on reprogramming activity. Results: The number of AP-positive iPSC colonies dramatically increased in culture conditions supplemented with Vc. Vc enhanced the efficacy of retrovirus transduction, which appears to be correlated with enhanced cell proliferation capacity. To confirm the characteristics of the Vc-treated iPSCs, the cells were cultured to passage 5, and pluripotency markers including Oct4, Sox2, Nanog, and Tra-1-60 were observed by immunocytochemistry. The expression of endogenous pluripotent genes (Oct4, Nanog, Rex1, and telomerase) were also verified by PCR. The complete silencing of exogenously transduced human OSKM factors was observed exclusively in canine iPSCs treated with Vc. Canine iPSCs treated with Vc are capable of forming embryoid bodies in vitro and have spontaneously differentiated into three germ layers. Conclusions: Our findings emphasize a straightforward method for enhancing the efficiency of canine iPSC generation and provide insight into the Vc effect on the reprogramming process.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.76-85
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• 2012

Geochemical and ecological properties of remediated soil and gas exhausted from a low-temperature thermal desorption (LTTD) process were analyzed to assess the environmental impact of LTTD treatment. Soil characteristics were examined with regard to the chemical (EC, CEC, and organic matter) and the ecological (dehydrogenase activity, germination rate of Brassica juncea, and growth of Eisenia andrei) properties. The exhaust gases were analyzed based on the Air Quality Act in Korea as well as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and mixed odor. Level of organic Organic matter of the soil treated by LTTD process was slightly decreased compared to that of the original soil because the heating temperature ($200^{\circ}C$) and retention time (less than 15 minutes) were neither high nor long enough for the oxidation of organic matter. The LTTD process results in reducing TPH of the contaminated soil from $5,133{\pm}508$ mg/kg to $272{\pm}107$ mg/kg while preserving soil properties. Analysis results of the exhaust gases from the LTTD process satisfied discharge standard of Air Quality Law in Korea. Concentration of VOCs including acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde, butyraldehyde and valeraldehyde in circulation gas volatilized from contaminated soil were effectively reduced in the regenerative thermal oxidizer and all satisfied the legal standards. Showing ecologically improved properties of contaminated soil after LTTD process and environmentally tolerable impact of the exhaust gas, LTTD treatment of TPH-contaminated soil is an environmentally acceptable technology.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.648-655
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• 2014

This paper describes the continuing effort to develope a single acting free-piston Stirling engine/alternator combination for use of the household cogeneration. Free piston Stirling engines(FPSE) use variations of working gas pressure to drive mechanically unconstrained reciprocating elements. Stirling cycle free-piston engines are driven by the Stirling thermodynamic cycle which is characterized by an externally heated device containing working gas that is continuously re-used in a regenerative, reversible cycle. The ideal cycle is described by two isothermal process connected by two constant volume processes. Heat removed during the constant volume cooling process is internally transferred to the constant volume heating process by mutual use of a thermal storage medium called the regenerator. Since the ideal cycle is reversible, the ideal efficiency is that of Carnot. Free-piston Stirling engine is have no crank and rotating parts to generate lateral forces and require lubrication. The FPSE is typically comprised of two oscillating pistons contained in a common cylinder. The temperature difference across the displacer maintains the oscillations, and the FPSE operate at natural frequency of the mass-spring system. The power is generated from a linear alternator. The purpose of this paper is to describe the design process of the single acting free-piston Stirling engine/alternator. Electrical output of the single acting free-piston Stirling engine/alternator is about 0.95 kW.

• 에너지공학
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.104-113
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• 1997

본 연구에서는 상용공정모사기인 ASPEN PLUS를 이용하여 건식탄공급, 산소사용 분류층 가스화기인 Shell가스화공정, 저온가스정제공정, GE MS7001FA가스터빈, 삼압.자연순환식 폐열회수보일러, 재열복수식 증기터빈 및 극저온 산소분리공정을 채용한 IGCC시스템에 대하여 성능해석 모델을 개발하고 시스템 성능해석을 위한 민감도분석을 수행하였다. 본 모델의 적정성은 설계조건에서 대상탄을 이용한 정상상태 성능해석 결과를 타 시뮬레이션 결과와 비교함으로서 검증하였다.$^{1)}$ . Illinois#6탄을 대상으로 수행한 시뮬레이션 결과는 투입되는 탄에 함유된 수분의 양이 증가함에 따라 가스화기의 온도가 감소하며, 회분 및 황이 많은 경우에 현열손실이 증가하여 시스템 효율이 감소하였다. 개발된 모델을 이용하여 가스화기의 운전압력, 증기/석탄비율 및 산소/석탄비율에 따르는 시스템의 민감도분석을 수행한 결과 운전압력 증가에 따라 가스화기 노내온도가 상승하며, 가연성가스(CO＋H2) 생성율이 감소하였다. 증기/석탄비율 변화분석에서는 공급증기의 양을 변화시키면 가연성가스의 최고생성점이 보다 낮은 산소/석탄비율에서 나타남을 알 수 있었다. 또한 산소/석탄비율 변화분석에서는 증기/석탄 공급비율 0.2에서 산소/석탄 공급비율이 0.77인 경우에 가장 최적의 운전조건임을 알 수 있었다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권16호
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• pp.6977-6982
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• 2014

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a Lipofectamine2000 (Life2000) Transfection Reagent transfected psiRNA-STAT3 plasmid on 4T1 breast cancer cells. Materials and Methods: MTT was used to detect the cell proliferation of breast cancer 4T1 cells at different periods (0h, 6h, 8h, 10h); the cell cycle was assessed by flow cytometry; variation of apoptosis and mitochondrial membrane potential was observed under a fluorescence microscope; immunohistochemical staining was used to determine the expression of caspase-3 and cyclin-D1 protein. Results: An obvious effect of inhibition to 4T1 cancer cells could be observed at 8h after the psiRNA-STAT3 was transfected. Typical alterations of apoptotic morphological features were visible in the psiRNA-STAT3 treatment group. Mitochondrial membrane potential decreased significantly, the number of cells was increased in G0/G1 phase, and the number of cells was decreased in S phase, and the data were statistically significant (p<0.05), compared with the Scramble and Mock groups. Expression of caspase-3 protein was increased significantly, while that of cyclin D1 was significantly decreased. Conclusions: Life2000 transfected psiRNA-STAT3 plasmid can inhibit 4T1 tumor cell proliferation and promote apoptosis of 4T1 tumor cells, which process depends on the regulation of expression of cyclin D1 and caspase-3 protein.