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Quality Changes of Smoked Duck Meat Amended with Curcuma longa L. during Storage (울금을 첨가한 오리 훈연육의 저장 중 품질변화)

  • Lee, In Ok;Ro, Hee Kyong
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.68-74
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    • 2019
  • This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of adding gradually increasing concentrations of turmeric extract (0, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.4%) to smoked duck meat on its chromaticity, antibiosis, and antiseptic degree against food poisoning bacteria, number of bacteria, lipid rancidity, sensory evaluation, and preference. The brightness, red color intensity and yellow color intensity changed significantly when 0.2% turmeric extract was added and the sodium nitrate concentration was reduced. Additionally, no antibiosis or antiseptic activities against food poisoning bacteria were observed in any turmeric treated samples, whereas the number of bacteria was increased in control samples compared to turmeric treated samples after 10 days of preservation. The TBARS value decreased during storage when turmeric extract concentration increased, resulting in positive sensory evaluation of its color, succulence, taste and hardness. In the preference test, the surface and meat color increased as the concentration of turmeric extracts increased. Hardness was highest at 0.2%, whereas taste was highest between 0.2 and 0.4%. The overall preference test was highest for the 0.2% extract samples. Overall, the results indicated that addition of 0.2% turmeric to smoked duck meat will lead to better nutrition, function, and overall preference.

Effect of Vibration Stimulation Training on Upper Extremity Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy (뇌성마비 아동의 진동 자극 훈련이 상지기능에 미치는 영향)

  • Kang, Set-Byul;Kim, Man-Je;Yoo, Doo-Han
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.23-33
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    • 2023
  • Objective : The purpose of this study is was to find ouetermine whether training to applying vibration stimulation to the biceps brachii of children in the late stages of spasticity hemiplegic cerebral palsy can helps to improve the function of the upper extremity. Methods : This The study was conducted on with three children with cerebral palsy, all between the ages of 13 and 15 years. Among the experimental research methods of used with individual subjects, an AB research design using multiple basic baseline individual experimental studies was used, and vibration stimulation was provided to the paralyzed hand during the intervention period. The An evaluation was conducted before and after each session used to measure the function of the upper extremity using was conducted after each session of the Rapael Smart Board and The Jebsen-Tayler hand function test and the Motor Activity Log (MAL) were conducted before and after the experiment. Results : As a result of measuring the smooth The average score and total scores of for using the Rapael Smart Board to measure the upper extremity function in following each therapeutic session using the Rafale smart pegboard showed that, Subject 3 did not showevidenced a no significant change in the average value, and but Subjects 1 and 2 did showed a significant changes in their average values. All three subjects showed significant changes in the Jepson-Taylor hand function test and in the Motor Activity Log test, as evaluated before and after the intervention. Conclusion : Training The using use of vibration stimulation showed a positive effect on in improving upper limb function and exercise in hemiplegia hemiplegic children with who had little experience on using their hemiplegic side.

Identification of Amino Acids Involved in the Sensory Function of the PrrB Histidine Kinase by Site-directed Mutagenesis (Site-directed mutagenesis에 의한 PrrB histidine kinase의 신호인지 기능에 관련된 아미노산의 발굴)

  • Kim Yong-Jin;Ko In-Jeong;Oh Jeong-Il
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.16 no.3 s.76
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    • pp.485-492
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    • 2006
  • The PrrBA two-component system is one of the major regulatory systems that control expression of photosynthesis genes in response to changes in oxygen tension in the anoxygenic photosynthetic bacterium, Rhodobacter sphaeroides. The system consists of the PrrB histidine kinase and the PrrA response regulator. The N-terminal transmembrane domain of PrrB serves as a signal-sensing domain and comprises six transmembrane helices forming three periplasmic loops and two cytoplasmic loops. The $3^{rd}$ and $4^{th}$ transmembrane helices and the $2^{nd}$ periplasmic loop were suggested to play a crucial role in redox-sensory function. In this study we demonstrated that mutations of Asp-90, Gln-93, Leu-94, Leu-98, and Asn-106 in the $2^{nd}$ periplasmic loop and its neighboring region led to severe defects in PrrB sensory function, indicating that these amino acids might be related to the redox-sensing function of PrrB. The mutant forms (D90E, D90N, and D90A) of PrrB were heterologously overexpressed in Escherichia coli, purified by means of affinity chromatography and their autokinase activities were comparatively assessed. The D90N form of PrrB was shown to possess higher autokinase activity than the wild-type form of PrrB, whereas the D90E form of PrrB displayed lower autokinase activity than the wild-type form of PrrB. The D90A mutation led to the loss of PrrB autokinase activity.

The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over the Primary Somatosensory Cortex in Patients with Chronic Stroke on Somatosensory and Upper Limb Function for Improving Life Care (만성 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 한 일차 체성 감각 피질을 자극한 경두개 직류 전류 자극이 라이프 케어 증진을 위한 체성감각과 상지기능에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Sun-Ho
    • Journal of Korea Entertainment Industry Association
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.269-277
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    • 2020
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the recovery of sensation and the restoration of upper limb function according to transcranial direct current stimulation over the primary somatosensory cortex in patients with chronic stroke with sensory deficit. 20 patients with chronic stroke divided into 10 experimental groups and 10 control groups. Patients received transcranial direct current stimulations over the primary somatosensory cortex on the side of the stroke lesion, and The control group applied sham tDCS to the same location. Intervention was conducted 5 times a week, 20 minutes per session for a total of 2 weeks. Assessment was performed using the Erasmus MC modifications to the Nottingham Sensory Assessment(EmNSA), Semmes-Weinstein monofilament examination(SWME) for somatosensory, and Fugle-Meyer Assessment(FMA), Motor Activity Log(MAL), and accelerometer for upper extremity function. Assessment was conducted before and after the intervention. As a result of the study, the experimental group showed a significant improvement in the overall tactile sense, proprioception, cortical sense, and perception sensitivity than the control group, and showed a statistically significant difference in the usage amount of the upper limb. Based on the results of this study, it is thought that the possibility of effective clinical application of transcranial direct current stimulation for recovery of somatosensory and upper extremity function is thought to be increased.

The Effects of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on Improvement of Hand Function in Hemiplegic Side (Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy가 편마비측 손기능 증진에 미치는 영향)

  • Ryu, In-Tae;Hwang, Byong-Yong;Kim, Ji-Hye;Chung, Sang-Mi
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.9-14
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    • 2009
  • Purpose: This study examined the effect of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) on improving the hand function in hemiplegic side. Methods: Ten subjects without a control group were given CIMT to the hemiplegic side for 3 weeks. The effects of their hand function and sensibility were examined using a MAL and two point discrimination test. Repeated ANOVA was carried out for an analysis of the effects of the application of CIMT before and after treatment. Results: The participants showed significant improvement in their functional aspect with CIMT while there were no significant changes in the time domain variables. There was significant improvement in the quantitative and qualitative aspect of MAL, as well as significant improvement in the two-point discrimination function in all fingers. Conclusion: CIMT can enhance the motor function and sensory function of the hand in hemiplegic patients.

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Effect of Pichia anomala SKM-T and Galactomyces geotrichum SJM-59 Dipping on Storage Property and Sensory Quality of Strawberry

  • Mo, Eun-Kyoung;Sung, Chang-Keun
    • Food Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.487-492
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    • 2005
  • Simple competition plate bioassays of Pichia anomala SKM-T and Galactomyces geotrichum SJM-59 were conducted to evaluate their potential as biological control agents that inhibit growth of Botrytis cinerea during post-harvest storage of strawberries (Fragaria ${\times}$ ananassa Duche, Red-Pearl). Occurrence rates of fungi on the surface of yeast-treated strawberries were evaluated during storage at $4^{\circ}C$. P. anomala SKM-T and G. geotrichum SJM-59 showed antifungal activities on agar plate, and P. anomala SKM-T maintained its desirable antifungal activity on surface of strawberries and its physicochemical properties during storage. Sensory evaluation was based on kinesthetics and consumer acceptability. Due to its potential antifungal activity, P. anomala SKM-T could function as biological control agent against spoilage fungi during post-harvest storage of strawberries.

Sensory and Texture Properties of Seasoned Tofu Containing Freshwater Crab Meat (참게육 첨가 맛두부의 조직 및 관능 특성)

  • Ryu, Hong-Soo;Shin, Eun-Soo;Jang, Dae-Heung
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.190-196
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    • 2009
  • To optimize the mixing ratio of ingredients for optimal sensory qualities of seasoned tofu, a response surface methodology with a central composite design was performed on tofu containing freshwater crab meat (TCM). Using the desirability function technique, the optimal formulation was determined to be 3.67 g of freeze dried meat, 5.54 g of garlic powder, and 2,120 mL of soymilk. In the texture profile analysis, tofu prepared using the optimal ingredient ratio had a higher hardness, cohesiveness and gumminess than commercial tofu but TCM value for adhesiveness, springiness and chewiness were lower. However, the texture properties of TCM were not significantly different than those of commercial tofu.

Sensory Adaptation in Polar Auxin Transport System to Naphtylphthalamic Acid in Corn Coleoptile Segments (옥수수(Zea mays L.) 자엽초 절편에서 Naphtylphthalamic Acid에 대한 오옥신 이동계의 감지적응)

  • 윤인선
    • Journal of Plant Biology
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    • v.34 no.4
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    • pp.317-323
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    • 1991
  • Partial recovery in auxin transport capacity from inhibition by N-naphthylphthalamic acid (NPA) was observed when corn coleoptile segments were subjected to a prolonged NPA treatment. Kinetic data indicated that the recovery time is a function of the concentration of NPA applied. Desensitization to NPA was also seen in tissue slices where NPA increased net uptake of auxin, indicating that the apparant adaptation in the auxin transport system did not results possibly from auxin accumulated during transport inhibition. Studies on in vitro binding of NPA to membrane vesicles isolated from the coleoptile indicated that preincubation of the tissue with NPA resulted in the reduced binding activity. Scatchard analysis of the data indicated that this was due to decreases in the number of NPA binding sites. The possibility of causal relationship of modified NPA receptors to the sensory adaptation in auxin transport observed in coleoptile segments will be discussed.

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Effects of Microgravity on Vestibular Development and Function in Rats: Genetics and Environment

  • Ronca, April-E.;Fritzsch, Bernd;Alberts, Jeffrey-R.;Bruce, Laura-L.
    • Animal cells and systems
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    • v.4 no.3
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    • pp.215-221
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    • 2000
  • Our anatomical and behavioral studies of embryonic rats that developed in microgravity suggest that the vestibular sensory system, like the visual system, has genetically mediated precesses of development that establish crude connections between the periphery and the brain. Environmental stimuli also regulate connection formation including terminal branch formation and fine-tuning of synaptic contacts. Axons of vestibular sensory neurons from grabistatic as well as linear acceleration receptors reach their targets in both microgravity and norm81 gravity, suggesting that this is a genetically regulated component of development. However, microgravity exposure delays the development of terminal branches and synapses in gravistatic but not linear acceleration-sensitive neurons and also produces behavioral changes. These latter changes reflect environmentally controlled processes of development.

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Effect of Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medicus on fermentation of Kimchi (배추김치 발효에 미치는 냉이의 첨가 효과)

  • Lee, Shin-Ho
    • Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.559-563
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    • 2006
  • This research was performed to investigate the potential use of Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) as an ingredient to improve the biological function and flavor of kimchi. The quality characteristics were studied for kimchi with or without Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medicus (CBM kimchi) during fermentation for 25 days at $10^{\circ}C$. The pH changes of CBM kimchi were slower than those of control but did not show any significant difference after addition of Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medicus during fermentation. The titratable acidity of CBM kimchi was higher than that of control. The log number of total bacteria was lower about 1.5 $log_{10}$ cycle in CBM kimchi than in control during fermentation. However, lactic acid bacteria did not show significant difference between CMB kimchi and control. Sensory qualities of kimchi such as color, taste, flavor and overall acceptability were significantly improved by addition of 3% Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medicus(p<0.05).

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