• BMB Reports
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.21-27
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• 2001

The structural stability of brain pyrydoxine-5'-phosphate (PNP) oxidase and the catalytic properties of the monomeric species were investigated. The unfolding of brain pyridoxine-5'-phosphate (PNP) oxidase by guanidine hydrochloride (GuHCl) was monitored by means of fluorescence and circular dichroism spectroscopy Reversible dissociation of the dimeric enzyme into subunits was attained by the addition of 2 M GuHCl. The perturbation of the secondary structure under the denaturation condition resulted in the release of the cofactor FMN. Separation of the processes of refolding and reassociation of the monomeric species was achieved by the immobilization method. Dimeric PNP oxidase was immobilized by the covalent attachment to Affi-gel 15 without any significant lass of its catalytic activity. Matrix-bound monomeric species were obtained from the reversible refolding processes. The matrix bound-monomer was found to be catalytically active, possessing only a slightly decreased specific activity when compared to the refolded dimeric enzyme. In addition, limited chymotrypsin digestion of the oxidase yields two fragments of 12 and 161 kDa with a concomitant increase of catalytic activity The catalytically active fragment was isolated by ion exchange chromatography and analyzed for association of two subunits using the FPLC gel filtration analysis. The retention time indicated that the catalytic fragment of 16 kDa behaves as a compact monomer. Taken together, these results are consistent with the hypothesis that the native quaternary structure of PNP oxidase is not a prerequisite for catalytic function, but it could play a role in the regulation.

• 약학회지
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.74-79
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• 2012

Citrate-capped silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used in industry, consumer products and medical appliances. However, information on the toxicity, environmental fate and toxicokinetics are not enough. In this study, stability of citrate-capped AgNPs was investigated using different types of isotonic solution, which is important in the toxicokinetic study by the exposure route of intravenous injection. Size, morphology, zeta potential and ion formation were investigated in isotonic solutions for the physico-chemical characterization of AgNPs. Aggregation and precipitation of AgNPs were observed in saline or phosphate-buffered saline while they were stable without precipitation in 2% glycerol of isotonic solution. The average size of AgNPs in 2% glycerol was 6~10 nm, which was almost same as that in water-based suspension of AgNPs. Zeta potential was ranged from -30 mV to -60 mV, which was in the range of original stock AgNPs. The stability was maintained during the whole experimental period of 48 hours. Furthermore, the stability was not changed in different temperature (10~36$^{\circ}C$) and at different concentrations (10~1,000 ppm). The osmolarity of the AgNPs suspension was $299{\pm}1$ mOsm/kg which was in isotonic range. These data suggest that AgNPs in 2% glycerol solution can be used for the preparations of intravenous injection for toxicokinetic study without undesired disturbance of blood isotonicity.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.168-171
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• 2005

The electrochemical properties of $LiFePO_4$ as a cathode for Li-ion batteries were improved by incorporating conductive carbon into the $LiFePO_4$. X-ray diffraction analysis and SEM observations revealed that the carbon-coated $LiFePO_4$ consisted of fine single crystalline particles, which were smaller than the bare $LiFePO_4$. The electrochemical performance of the carbon-coated $LiFePO_4$ was tested under various conditions. The carbon-coated $LiFePO_4$ showed much better performance in terms of the discharge capacity and cycling stability than the bare $LiFePO_4$. The improved electrochemical performances were found to be attributed to the reduced particle size and enhanced electrical conductivity of the $LiFePO_4$ by the carbon.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.111-116
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• 1983

Tungstate 이온 감응에 대하여 세가지 성분인 $Ag_2S-PbS-PbWO_4$로된 전극이 제조되어 평가 되었다. 성분비(w/w%)가 51.71 : 16.64 : 31.65인 전극이 전위차 감응, 안정도, 감응속도, 감응속도, 재현성이 우수 하였다. $0.1F-NH_4Ac-NH_4OH$ 완충용액 속에서 일정한 이온강도와 pH 8.00로 조정된 $10^{-1}~10^{-4}M WO_4^{2-}$ 농도범위에서 실험하였고 감응성은 phosphate 감응 전극과 비슷하였다. 많은 이온들이 방해를 하였다.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.326-333
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• 2011

The need for rapid on-site monitoring of hydroponic macronutrients has led to the use of ion-selective electrodes, because of their advantages over spectrophotometric methods, including simple methodology, direct measurement of analyte, sensitivity over a wide concentration range, and low cost. Stability and repeatability of response can be a concern when using multiple ion-selective electrodes to measure concentrations in a series of samples because accuracy might be limited by drifts in electrode potential. A computer-based measurement system could improve accuracy and precision because of both consistent control of sample preparation and easy calibration of sensors. Our goal was to investigate the applicability of a cobalt-based electrode used in conjunction with a laboratory-made automated test stand for quantitative determination of ${PO_4}^-$ in hydroponic solution. Six hydroponic solutions were prepared by diluting highly concentrated paprika hydroponicsolution to provide a concentration range of 1 to 300 ppm $PO_4$-P. A calibration curve relating electrode response to phosphate in paprika hydroponic solution titrated to pH 4 with 0.025M KHP was developed based on the Nikolskii-Eisenman equation with a coefficient of determination ($R^2$) of 0.94. The laboratory-made test stand consisting of three cobalt-based electrodes measured phosphate concentrations similar to those obtained with standard laboratory methods (a regression slope of 0.98 with $R^2$ = 0.80). However, the y intercept was relatively high, 30 ppm, probably due to the relatively large amount of variation present among multiple measurements of the same sample. Further studies on the high variation in EMFs obtained with cobalt electrodes during replicate measurements were required for P estimations comparable to those obtained with standard laboratory instruments.

• BMB Reports
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.130-134
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• 1998

An aldolase gene has been cloned from Methanococcus jannaschii. The coding region of the gene has been expressed in E. coli using a pET system to a level of 30% of total cellular proteins. The protein was purified to more than 95 % homogeneity by heat treatment and ion exchange chromatography. The protein performed an aldol condensation reaction with glyceraldehyde as substrate and dihydroxyacetone phosphate as a carboxyl donor. The protein was determined to be a type II aldolase which requires the $Zn^{2+}$ ion as a metal cofactor. This enzyme has a broad range of optimum pH (7-9) and temperature ($50-80^{\circ}C$). It shows strong stability against heat, chemical denaturants, as well as a high percentage' of organic solvents. The half-life of this enzyme at $85^{\circ}C$ is more than 24 h and it maintains more than 90% of aldolase activity in the presence of 6 M urea, 50% acetonitrile, or 15% isopropyl alcohol.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.299-303
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• 1963

A method of the colorimetric determination of titanium has been developed, based on the fact (IV) forms a stable blue complex with methylthymolblue(MTB) which is suitable for spectrophotometric determination of titanium in the concentration range of 0.2 to 22 $\mu$g per ml as $TiO_2$. The determination was carried out in the solution of pH range of 2.6 to 3.6, and the absorbancy of complex was at 600m$\mu$ with Coleman spectrophotometer. Titanium forms a 1:1 complex with MTB, which has a molar absorptivity, $1.1{\times}10^4$ at 600m\mu$. The effects of hydrogen ion concentration, reagent concentration, stability of complex, and hydrolysis were studied. Most of cations do not interfere seriously; however, many of anions such as oxalate, citrate, phosphate, chloride interfere in this determination.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.96-102
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• 2014

PURPOSE. This study was performed to characterize the effects of zirconia coated with calcium phosphate and hydroxyapatite compared to smooth zirconia after bone marrow-derived osteoblast culture. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Bone marrow-derived osteoblasts were cultured on (1) smooth zirconia, (2) zirconia coated with calcium phosphate (CaP), and (3) zirconia coated with hydroxyapatite (HA). The tetrazolium-based colorimetric assay (MTT test) was used for cell proliferation evaluation. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity was measured to evaluate the cellular morphology and differentiation rate. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was employed for the analysis of surface chemistry. The genetic expression of the osteoblasts and dissolution behavior of the coatings were observed. Assessment of the significance level of the differences between the groups was done with analysis of variance (ANOVA). RESULTS. From the MTT assay, no significant difference between smooth and surface coated zirconia was found (P>.05). From the SEM image, cells on all three groups of discs were sporadically triangular or spread out in shape with formation of filopodia. From the ALP activity assay, the optical density of osteoblasts on smooth zirconia discs was higher than that on surface treated zirconia discs (P>.05). Most of the genes related to cell adhesion showed similar expression level between smooth and surface treated zirconia. The dissolution rate was higher with CaP than HA coating. CONCLUSION. The attachment and growth behavior of bone-marrow-derived osteoblasts cultured on smooth surface coated zirconia showed comparable results. However, the HA coating showed more time-dependent stability compared to the CaP coating.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.67-74
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• 1982

나무딸기 과즙으로부터 추출한 anthocyanin 색소의 안정성에 관하여 pH, 온도, 유기산, 무기염, 금속이온 등에 대한 영향을 검토한 결과 특히 유기산과 무기염에 의하여 농색화 효과를 나타내었고 또한 지속적인 안정성을 가지므로 이를 관찰하여 보고한다. (1) 상온에서 pH 1$\sim$7의 완충용액에 나무딸기 과즙 색소 anthocyanin을 가하였을 때 초기흡광도는 pH가 낮을수록 높았으며 7일간 저장 중 색소의 분해속도는 pH 1과 2가 과즙색소의 pH인 3.7보다 더 빨랐다. 총색소의 잔존량은 pH 7.0 에서 가장 낮았고 pH 3.7에서 가장 많았다. (2) 온도에 대한 영향은 $40^{\circ}C$에서 6시간 후 색소 잔존율은 약 28%, $5^{\circ}C$에서 약 70%로써 온도가 낮을수록 색소잔존율이 높았다. (3) 유기산 첨가시 흡광도 변화는 첨가농도 증가와 함께 색소액의 흡광도가 증대되었으며 그 순위는 formic acid>acetic acid>n-butyric acid>propionic acid로 나타났다. Formic acid의 농색화 효과는 40일 저장후 무첨가구보다 약 10.3배이며 tartaric acid 약 4배, malic acid 약 3.9배, citric acid 약 3.8배 등의 순으로 농색화가 관찰되어졌다. (4) 무기염 첨가농도에 따른 anthocyanin의 농색화 효과의 순위는 sodium perchlorate>sodium sulfate>sodium chloride>sodium phosphate, monobasic로 나타났다. (5) 금속이온에 의하여 색소용액은 저장 5일에 크게 감소되었으며 저장중 $Cu^{2+}$, $Al^{3+}$의 감소율이 가장 컸으며 $Fe^{2+}$은 비교적 감소율이 작았다.

• 폴리머
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.6-14
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• 2001

단량체인 N,N'-bis(3-pyrrol-1-yl-propyl)-4,4'-bipyridinium$(PF_6^-)_2$를 유리탄소전극 상에 전기화학적으로 중합하였다. 이 고분자 피막전극의 전기화학적 활성자리는 고분자 줄기에 분포된 bipyridinium이온이다. 이 전극은 인산염 완충용액(pH=5.7)에서 두 개의 산화-환원 쌍을 갖으며 그 형식전위는 각각 -0.41V와 -0.81V(vs. SSCE)였다. 이 고분자 피막 내에서 도판트 이온의 확산계수는 $V^{2+/+}$와 $V^{+/0}$ 단계에서 $1.57{\times}10^{-4}$과 $4.35{\times}10^{-5}cm^2s^{-1}$이였다. 환원과정보다 산화과정이 어려운 결과로 나타났다. 고분자 피막 내에서 전자전달 속도상수는 각 단계에서 각각 57.53과 $2.63 s^{-1}$으로 첫째 단계가 22배나 큰 값을 보이고 있다. 이 피막의 전자전달 저항은 적용된 전해질의 양이온에 크게 영향을 받는다. 즉, $LiClO_4,\; NaClO_4,\;KClO_4$ 및 인산염 완충용액에서 도판트이온으로 작용하는 $ClO_4^-$ 와 $PO_4^{3-}$ 이외에 이들의 대이온의 영향도 받아서 그 값이 각각 22.63, 16.81, 12.44 및 $11.36 k{\Omega}$로 크게 차이가 났다. EQCM에 의한 전기화학적 중합반응의 속도상수 값은 일차 반응으로 초기에 $1.31{\times}10^{-1}s^{-1}$였다. 이와 같이 $PO_4^{3-}$이 도판트인 G.C./p-BPB형의 전극이 CV과정에서 안정하고 20회 이상 사용이 가능하며 재현성이 뛰어나다.