• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.165-169
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• 2003

Objective: To evaluate the results of CASA systems and to compare its results. Methods: Fifty semen sampales were analysed. Concentration, motility and forward progression were evaluated simultaneously on the same semen samples using Cell Soft System-3000 (CS system) and Sperm Quality Analyzer-V (SQA system). Results: Mean semen volume was $2.8{\pm}1.2\;ml$. Mean value of sperm concentration, motility, forward progression using CS system were $83.4{\pm}45.7{\times}10^6/ml$, $52.3{\pm}16.4%$ and $48.6{\pm}13.4%$, respectively. And mean value of sperm concentration, motility, forward progression using SQA system were $78.2{\pm}42.9{\times}10^6/ml$, $57.0{\pm}24.0%$ and $50.6{\pm}21.9%$, respectively. There were no statistical significancy of sperm concentration, motility, forward progression between the two devices. Conclusion: SQA system variables well correlated with the CS system. As a screening test for semen quality, CS system and SQA system is considered as useful in the management of male infertility.

• 식물분류학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.288-297
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• 2014

이 연구의 목적은 우리나라에서 식물학이 시작된 이후 57년이 넘도록 나자식물 분류군에 대하여 다음과 같이 잘못 인식되어 온 관행의 원인을 분석하는 데 있다. 즉, 수많은 식물(분류)학 관련 매체들에서, 나자식물(꽃이 피지 않는 종자식물)의 생식구조(cone 및 pollen)에 관한 용어 및 기재에 피자식물(꽃이 피는 종자식물)에서 사용되는 생식기관(꽃)의 용어들을 그대로 적용하여 쓰고 있다. 이로 인하여, 마치 나자식물이 꽃이 피는 식물(피자식물)인 것처럼 오도되고 있다. 특히, 이러한 오류의 관행은 각급 학교에서 교사와 학생들이 꽃에 대한 개념 및 정의를 이해하는 데 있어서 커다란 혼란을 불러 일으키고 있으며, 이는 식물(분류)학 교육에 심각한 문제가 아닐 수 없다. 따라서 많은 식물학 관련 매체들로부터 나자식물에 대하여 잘못 표현된 용어 및 기재를 조사하여, 이를 분계도, 생식구조의 해부학, 분류체계의 역사적 배경 등의 관점에서 분석하고 논의하였다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제22권11호
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• pp.1477-1486
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• 2009

Female germ cell meiotic divisions are typically asymmetric, giving rise to two daughter cells with different sizes. Spindle movements including spindle migration from the oocyte center to the cortex and spindle rotation from parallel to perpendicular (typically in the mouse) at the cortex are crucial for these asymmetric divisions and therefore are crucial for gamete production. Different regulatory mechanisms for spindle movements have been determined in different species and a wide variety of different molecular components and processes that are involved in spindle movements have also been identified in different species. Here, we review the current state of knowledge as well as our understanding of mechanisms for spindle movements in different systems with focus on three main aspects: microtubules (MT), microfilaments (MF) and molecules associated with cytoskeletal organization as well as molecules that are not directly related to the cytoskeleton. How they might interact or function independently during female meiotic divisions in different species is discussed in detail.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.109-115
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• 2000

To clarify taxonomic status of the two sibling species, Moroco oxycephalus and M. lagowskii reproductive isolation mechanisms were investigated at sympatric area located in Kansung-up, Kosung-gun, Kangwon-do, Korea. Genetic analysis was performed to reveal mating system and intensity of Hybridization between the two species. The frequencies of hybrids were increased since 1989, and then the observed hybrid frequencies ($H_O$) did not significantly differ from the expected hybrid ($H_E$) in 1998 and 1999. However, based on histological analysis of two parents and their hybrid s gonads, the hybridizations between M. oxycephalus and M. lagowskii produced mostly fertile females but sterile males in accordance with Haldane s rule. Although it was suspected that pre- and postmating isolation mechanisms were affected between the two species, M. oxycephalus and M. lagowskii seemed to be strongly isolated with microhabitat at sympatry until 1997. Since 1998, hybrid frequencies were increased by habitat disturbance. However, their hybrid frequencies would be reduced by postmating isolation mechanisms. Therefore, the two species are considered to be distinct species recently diverged.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권11호
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• pp.385-397
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• 2020

본 연구는 북한이탈여성의 재북당시 생식건강 관련 경험을 탐색하고 성지식, 성태도, 생식건강 증진행위 수준을 확인하기 위해 수행된 수렴병렬 혼합설계 연구이다. 2020년 4월에서 7월까지 수도권에 거주하는 8명의 북한이탈여성을 눈덩이 방식으로 표집 후 심층면담하여 질적자료를 수집하였고 수도권, 충청권, 경상권에 거주하는 175명의 북한이탈여성을 편의표집하여 성지식, 성태도, 생식건강 증진행위에 대한 설문조사를 실시하였다. 심층면담 결과는 내용분석을 실시하였고, 설문 결과는 SPSS 23.0 프로그램을 이용하여 independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's Correlation Coefficients로 분석하였다. 질적자료 분석결과 북한이탈여성의 북한에서 경험한 생식건강 관련 경험은 '잘 알지 못하여 두려운 성', '의무만 강요하는 부끄럽고 귀찮은 성', '모든 것이 제한된 속에서 내가 스스로 알아서 관리해야하는 성'으로 나타났다. 양적자료 분석결과 대상자의 성지식은 연령이 높은 군과 기혼 군에서 높았고 성태도는 연령이 낮은 군에서 더 개방적인 것으로 나타났다. 생식건강 증진행위는 경제수준이 높은 군에서 더 활발하였고 성지식과 성태도는 양의 상관관계를 보였다. 국내에 정착한 대상자들이 재북기간에 가졌던 성에 대한 소극적인 태도를 극복하고 생식건강 증진행위를 수행할 수 있도록 지역사회의 지지체계 및 자원의 제공이 필요하며, 북한여성의 생식건강에 대하여 인도주의적 지원의 우선순위가 요구된다.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.207-213
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• 2010

Thousands of new chemicals have been introduced to environment during last decades. Many of them and common consumer products have been shown to be the endocrine disrupting chemicals. One such chemical group is the phthalates, used in soft poly vinyl chloride (PVC) material and in a huge number of consumer products. The prevalence of these modem chemicals have a remarkable increase. Approximately 3.5 million tons of the main phthalate, di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), are produced annually worldwide and indeed, DEHP is considered a ubiquitous environmental contaminant. It has been demonstrated that high doses of phthalate can adversely affect adult and developing animals. In this review, we critically discuss the conclusions of recently original research papers and provide an overview of studies on reproductive disrupting effects of phthalates. In addition, we review the reproductive toxicity data of phthalates in some in vitro research and in both male and female reproductive systems in experimental and domestic animals. Finally, we point out some critical issues that should be addressed in order to clarify the implication of phthalates for human reproduction.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.191-198
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• 2007

The ultrastructure of germ cells and follicle cells during oogenesis, oocyte degeneration, reproductive cycle, and first sexual maturity in female Cyclina sinensis were investigated for clams collected from Simpo, Jeollabuk-do, Korea, by cytological and histological observations. Vitellogenesis occured by way of endogeous autosynthesis and exogenous heterosynthesis: vitellogensis occurred through a process of autosynthesis, which involves a combined activities of the Golgi complex, mitochondria, and rough endoplasmic reticulum. The process of heterosynthesis involved endocytotic incorporation of extraovarian precursors into the basal region of the early vitellogenic oocytes prior to the formation of vitelline envelope. The follicle cells appear to play an integral role in vitellogenesis and oocyte degeneration, functioning in phagocytosis and digestion of products originating from the degenerated oocytes: these functions can permit the transfer of yolk precursors needed for vitellogenesis. Follicle cells might have a lysosomal system for breakdown and might also resorb phagosomes in the cytoplasm for nutrient storage during oocyte degeneration.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 2001년도 ICCAS
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• pp.106.4-106
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• 2001

The current research field to find near-optimum solutions explores in a small population, which is coined as Micro-Genetic Algorithms (${\mu}$GAs), with some genetic operators. Just as in the Simple-Genetic Algorithms (SGAs), the ${\mu}$GAs work with encoding population and are implemented serially. The major difference between SGAs and ${\mu}$GAs is how to make reproductive plan for more better searching strategy due to the population choice. This paper is conducted to implement ${\mu}$GAs in order to achieve fast searching for more better evolution and associated cost evaluation in global solution space. To achieve this implementation, the Air-Borne Selection (ABS) for a new reproductive plan is developed as new strategic conception for ${\mu}$GAs. In this paper, it is shown that the ${\mu}$GAs implementation reaches a near-optimal region much earlier than the SGAs implementation. The superior ...

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.135-144
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• 2012

$Dendronephthya$ $castanea$ Utinomi, 1952 is a member of the family Nephtheidae, and dominates shallow waters adjacent to the southern part of Jejudo Island, Korea. This species is a gonochoric internal brooder with a sex ratio of 1:1, and releases planulae around the time of the full and new moon from July to September, when the seawater temperature peaks. The gametogenic cycle is annual, and oogenesis (12 months) is longer than spermatogenesis (4-5 months). No difference in reproductive features including sexuality, sex ratio, gametogenesis and gametogenic cycles was found between the sympatric species $D.$ $castanea$ and $D.$ $gigantea$, and there was no temporal reproductive isolation. Investigation of the morphological taxonomy and molecular biology of these species indicates that they have very similar or identical traits, suggesting an absence of speciation and a need for taxonomic reclassification.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.231-240
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• 2008

The gorgonian coral Anthoplexaura dimorpha Kukenthal, 1908(Gorgonacea: Octocorallia) is abundant in Jejudo Islands, Korea. To investigate the sexual reproduction of this species, we surveyed the morphology and cycle of gametogenesis. 5-6cm long fragments from 3-7 randomly chosen colonies were collected monthly at a depth of 12-24m in the water surrounding Munseom from August 2003 to August 2005. This species was gonochoric with sex ratio of 1.86:1(female to male), and had one annual reproductive cycle affected by elevation of seawater temperature. Oogenesis was longer than spermatogenesis as 12 months in female and 6 months in male. The planulae were not observed from the field survey and histological sections, which suggested broadcast spawning for the reproductive mode in this species. The possible spawning events may occur after the seawater temperature attain to the annual peak in September.