• Nano
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• 제13권11호
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• pp.1850131.1-1850131.19
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• 2018

In this paper, an electrochemical sensor for epinephrine (EP), a neurotransmitter was developed by anchoring molecularly imprinted polymeric matrix (MIP) on the surface of gold-coated quartz crystal electrode of electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM) using starch nanoparticles (Starch NP) - reduced graphene oxide (RGO) nanocomposite as polymeric format for the first time. Use of EP in therapeutic treatment requires proper dose and route of administration. Proper follow-up of neurological disorders and timely diagnosis of them has been found to depend on EP level. The MIP sensor was developed by electrodeposition of starch NP-RGO composite on EQCM electrode in presence of template EP. As the imprinted sites are located on the surface, high specific surface area enables good accessibility and high binding affinity to template molecule. Differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and piezoelectrogravimmetry were used for monitoring binding/release, rebinding of template to imprinted cavities. MIP-coated EQCM electrode were characterized by contact angle measurements, AFM images, piezoelectric responses including viscoelasticity of imprinted films, and other voltammetric measurements including direct (DPV) and indirect (using a redox probe) measurements. Selectivity was assessed by imprinting factor (IF) as high as 3.26 (DPV) and 3.88 (EQCM). Sensor was rigorously checked for selectivity in presence of other structurally close analogues, real matrix (blood plasma), reproducibility, repeatability, etc. Under optimized conditions, the EQCM-MIP sensor showed linear dynamic ranges ($1-10{\mu}M$). The limit of detection 40 ppb (DPV) and 290 ppb (EQCM) was achieved without any cross reactivity and matrix effect indicating high sensitivity and selectivity for EP. Hence, an eco-friendly MIP-sensor with high sensitivity and good selectivity was fabricated which could be applied in "real" matrices in a facile manner.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2019

Background: Korean ginseng is an important cash crop in Asian countries. However, plant yield is reduced by pathogens. Among the Ilyonectria radicicola-species complex, I. mors-panacis is responsible for root-rot and replant failure of ginseng in Asia. The development of new methods to reveal the existence of the pathogen before cultivation is started is essential. Therefore, a quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction method was developed to detect and quantify the pathogen in ginseng soils. Methods: In this study, a species-specific histone H3 primer set was developed for the quantification of I. mors-panacis. The primer set was used on DNA from other microbes to evaluate its sensitivity and selectivity for I. mors-panacis DNA. Sterilized soil samples artificially infected with the pathogen at different concentrations were used to evaluate the ability of the primer set to detect the pathogen population in the soil DNA. Finally, the pathogen was quantified in many natural soil samples. Results: The designed primer set was found to be sensitive and selective for I. mors-panacis DNA. In artificially infected sterilized soil samples, using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction the estimated amount of template was positively correlated with the pathogen concentration in soil samples ($R^2=0.95$), disease severity index ($R^2=0.99$), and colony-forming units ($R^2=0.87$). In natural soils, the pathogen was recorded in most fields producing bad yields at a range of $5.82{\pm}2.35pg/g$ to $892.34{\pm}103.70pg/g$ of soil. Conclusion: According to these results, the proposed primer set is applicable for estimating soil quality before ginseng cultivation. This will contribute to disease management and crop protection in the future.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.179-187
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• 2019

Objectives: In the USA, certain races and ethnicities have a disproportionately higher gastric cancer burden. Selective screening might allow for earlier detection and curative resection. Among a USA-based multiracial and ethnic cohort diagnosed with non-cardia gastric cancer (NCGC), we aimed to identify factors associated with curable stage disease at diagnosis. Methods: We retrospectively identified endoscopically diagnosed and histologically confirmed cases of NCGC at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Demographic, clinical, endoscopic and histologic factors, as well as grade/stage of NCGC at diagnosis were documented. The primary outcome was the frequency of curable-stage NCGC (stage 0-1a) at diagnosis in patients with versus without an endoscopy negative for malignancy prior to their index exam diagnosing NCGC. Additional factors associated with curable-stage disease at diagnosis were determined. Results: A total of 103 racially and ethnically diverse patients were included. Nearly 38% of NCGC were stage 0-Ia, 34% stage Ib-III, and 20.3% stage IV at diagnosis. A significantly higher frequency of NCGC was diagnosed in curable stages among patients who had undergone an endoscopy that was negative for malignancy prior to their index endoscopy that diagnosed NCGC, compared to patients without a negative endoscopy prior to their index exam (69.6% vs. 28.6%, p=0.003). A prior negative endoscopy was associated with 94.0% higher likelihood of diagnosing curable-stage NCGC (p=0.003). No other factors analyzed were associated with curablestage NCGC at diagnosis. Conclusions: Endoscopic screening and surveillance in select high-risk populations might increase diagnoses of curable-stage NCGC. These findings warrant confirmation in larger, prospective studies.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.477-482
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• 2020

인간의 시각피질의 특징은 특별한 방향성을 갖거나 시간적인 주파수 변화를 동반하는 자극에는 민감하게 반응하지만, 공간 위상의 선택적 자극에는 둔감하게 작용한다는 것이 고등 포유동물의 시각 피질에 대한 생리학적 실험으로 증명되었다. 이 결과는 위치에 민감한 단순 세포의 분포가 복잡 세포의 분포에 비하여 상대적으로 적은 생리학적 특징에 기인한 것으로 본 논문에서는 원시 시각 피질을 구성하는 단순 세포와 복잡 세포 가운데 더 넓은 분포의 복잡 세포 모델링을 가버 웨이블릿 변환을 이용한 영상추정 반복 알고리즘을 이용하여 구현하였다. 구현된 모델은 영상의 경계 및 모서리의 검출 평가와 함께 기존의 생리학적 실험논문과 구현한 모델의 결과 사이의 일관성을 확인하였다. 구현된 모델은 단순 세포와 복잡 세포가 함께 분포하는 망막의 수용 장을 완전한 형태를 구현할 수 없는 제한이 있지만, 시각 피질을 일부를 담당하는 복잡 세포를 알고리즘의 관점에서 구현하여 더 완전한 시각 피질 모델의 기초로 활용할 수 있다.

• 공업화학
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.456-460
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 탄소 및 은 잉크를 사용하여 스크린 인쇄 공정을 통한 전위차 나트륨 이온(Na⁺) 센서를 제작하였다. 센서의 두 전극 구성은 Na⁺ 용액에서 네른스트 거동에 따라 전극의 전위차를 발생하였다. 제조된 Na⁺ 센서는 이상적인 네른스트 민감도, 빠른 응답 시간 및 낮은 검출 한계를 보여주었다. 네른스트 반응은 센서의 반복성 및 장기 내구성 테스트 시 안정적이었다. 탄소 전극에 코팅된 Na⁺ 선택막은 간섭 이온에 대해 나트륨 이온을 선택적으로 통과시켜 우수한 선택성을 증명하였다. 휴대용 Na⁺ 센서는 인쇄 회로 시스템을 사용하여 제작되었으며 다양한 실제 샘플에서 Na⁺ 농도를 성공적으로 측정하는 것을 증명하였다.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제36권7호
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• pp.1120-1129
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• 2023

Objective: This study aimed to determine the protective efficacy of Buddha's Temple (BT) extract against tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHP)-induced oxidative stress in Gallus gallus chicken embryo fibroblast cell line (DF-1) and its effects on the cell lipid metabolism. Methods: In this experimental study, Gallus gallus DF-1 fibroblast cells were pretreated with BT 10^-7 for 24 hours, followed by their six-hour exposure to t-BHP (100 μM). Water-soluble tetrazolium salt-8 (WST-8) assays were performed, and the growth curve was computed. The intracellular gene expression changes caused by BT extract were confirmed through quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Flow cytometry, oil red O staining experiment, and thin-layer chromatography were performed for the detection of intracellular metabolic mechanism changes. Results: The WST-8 assay results showed that the BT pretreatment of Gallus gallus DF-1 fibroblast cell increased their cell survival rate by 1.08%±0.04%, decreased the reactive oxygen species (ROS) level by 0.93%±0.12% even after exposure to oxidants, and stabilized mitochondrial activity by 1.37%±0.36%. In addition, qPCR results confirmed that the gene expression levels of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), TIR domain-containing adapter inducing IFN-beta (TICAM1), and glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) were regulated, which contributed to cell stabilization. Thin-layer chromatography and oil red O analyses showed a clear decrease in the contents of lipid metabolites such as triacylglycerol and free fatty acids. Conclusion: In this study, we confirmed that the examined BT extract exerted selective protective effects on Gallus gallus DF-1 fibroblast cells against cell damage caused by t-BHP, which is a strong oxidative inducer. Furthermore, we established that this extract significantly reduced the intracellular ROS accumulation due to oxidative stress, which contributes to an increase in poultry production and higher incomes.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.313-327
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• 2023

Zinc metal organic framework (MOF_Zn)-loaded goad nanoparticles (AuNPs) sol (Au@MOF_Zn), which was characterized by TEM, Mapping, FTIR, XRD, and molecular spectrum, was prepared conveniently by solvothermal method. The results indicated that Au@MOF_Zn had a very strong catalytic effect with the nanoreaction of AuNPs formation between sodium oxalate (SO) and HAuCl4. AuNPs in the new indicator reaction had a strong resonance Rayleigh scattering (RRS) signal at 370 nm. The indicator AuNPs generated by this reaction, which had the most intense surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) peak at 1621 cm -1. The new SERS/RRS indicator reaction in combination with specific aptamer (Apt) to fabricate a sensitive and selective Au@MOF_Zn catalytic amplification-aptamer SERS/RRS assay platform for carbendazim (CBZ), with SERS/RRS linear range of 0.025-0.5 ng/mL. The detection limit was 0.02 ng/mL. Similarly, this assay platform has been also utilized to detect oxytetracycline (OTC) and profenofos (PF).

• Composites Research
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.217-223
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 폴리아크릴로니트릴계 탄소나노섬유 스펀지의 제조 및 오일 흡착 거동을 조사하였다. 제조된 탄소나노섬유 스펀지는 물과 기름의 혼합용액에서 우수한 선택적 오일 흡착 능력을 보였으며, 탄소나노섬유 스펀지의 재사용시 흡착 능력도 확인하였다. 또한, 흡착제 내부구조에 정렬된 채널을 형성함으로써, 모세관 현상에 의하여 빠른 오일 흡착 거동을 보이는 탄소나노섬유 스펀지를 제조할 수 있었다. 이후 사용 폐기된 탄소나노섬유 스펀지는 질소 분위기에서 800℃로 열처리하여, 4-아미노페놀의 전기화학적 검출을 위한 센서로의 가능성을 검토하였다.

• 한국군사과학기술학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.246-251
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• 2023

RADAR(Radio Detection and Ranging) is an important system for surveillance and reconnaissance by detecting a reflected signal which obtains the range from the radar to the target, and the velocity of the target. The magnitude of the reflected signal varies due to the radar cross section of the target, characteristic of the transmission and reception antenna, distance between the radar and the target, and power and wavelength of the transmitted signal. Thus, the RCS is the important characteristic of the target to determine if the target can be observed by the RADAR system. It is based on the material and shape of the target. We have measured the reflection signal of a simple square-shaped (20 × 20 cm) target made of a new material, a gallium-based liquid metal alloy and compared that of well-known metals including copper, aluminum. The magnitude of reflected signal of the aluminum target was the largest and it was 2.4 times larger than that of the liquid metal target. We also investigated the effect of the shape by measuring reflectance of the F-22 3D model(~1/95 ratio) target covered with/without copper, aluminium, and liquid metal. The largest magnitude of the reflected signal measured from side-view with the copper-covered F-22 model was 2.6 times greater than that of liquid metal. The reflectance study of the liquid metal would be helpful for liquid metal-based frequency selective surface or metamaterials.

• 분석과학
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.164-169
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• 2007

고속액체크로마토그라피/질량분석기를 이용하여 가공 식품 중 아크릴아마이드를 분석하였다. 대상 식품은 감자칩 (6종), 프렌치후라이 (11종)으로 총 17종이었다. 시료를 균질화하여 3차 증류수로 추출하고 C18 및 혼합이온교환수지 카트리지를 이용하여 정제한 후 LC/MS/MS으로 분석하였다. 이동상으로는 0.1% 초산과 0.5% 메탄올을 함유하는 수용액을 사용하였으며, 대상물질의 특이이온을 ESI 질량분석기로 확인 및 정량하였다. 평균 회수율은 91~101%이었으며, 정량한계는 $10{\mu}g/kg$이었다. 대상식품의 유형에 따라 검출 수준에 차이를 나타냈으며, 평균 검출수준은 감자칩은 0.71 mg/kg, 프렌치후라이는 0.34 mg/kg이었다.