• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.679-688
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• 2018

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders that share behavioral features, the results of numerous studies have suggested that the underlying causes of ASDs are multifactorial. Behavioral and/or neurobiological analyses of ASDs have been performed extensively using a valid model of prenatal exposure to valproic acid (VPA). Abnormal synapse formation resulting from altered neurite outgrowth in neural progenitor cells (NPCs) during embryonic brain development has been observed in both the VPA model and ASD subjects. Although several mechanisms have been suggested, the actual mechanism underlying enhanced neurite outgrowth remains unclear. In this study, we found that VPA enhanced the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), particularly mature BDNF (mBDNF), through dual mechanisms. VPA increased the mRNA and protein expression of BDNF by suppressing the nuclear expression of methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MeCP2), which is a transcriptional repressor of BDNF. In addition, VPA promoted the expression and activity of the tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), which induces BDNF maturation through proteolytic cleavage. Trichostatin A and sodium butyrate also enhanced tPA activity, but tPA activity was not induced by valpromide, which is a VPA analog that does not induce histone acetylation, indicating that histone acetylation activity was required for tPA regulation. VPA-mediated regulation of BDNF, MeCP2, and tPA was not observed in astrocytes or neurons. Therefore, these results suggested that VPA-induced mBDNF upregulation was associated with the dysregulation of MeCP2 and tPA in developing cortical NPCs.

• 폴리머
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2014

Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate(MDI)와 poly(tetramethylene glycol)(PTMG)로부터 양말단에 isocyanate(NCO) 작용기를 가진 polyurethane(PU) prepolymer를 제조한 다음 이를 개시제로 하고 potassium pyrrolidonate를 촉매로 하여 2-pyrrolidone을 음이온 개환중합함으로써 최종적으로 양 끝에 polyamide4(PA4)가 단단한 블록이 되고 PU가 부드러운 블록이 되는 PA4-PU-PA4 형태의 삼블록 공중합체를 합성하였다. 그리고 공중합체내 각각 PA4 블록과 PU 블록의 분자량을 변화시켜 이들의 변화가 여러 가지 성질에 미치는 영향을 확인하였다. 결과적으로 PA4 블록으로 인해 원래의 PU 탄성체보다 용융온도($T_m$)는 크게 상승하였고 PA4 블록의 분자량이 증가함에 따라 초기 탄성률과 인장강도는 크게 증가하였다. 한편, PU 블록의 분자량이 증가되면 파단신율이 증가하였지만 초기 탄성률과 인장강도는 감소하는 전형적인 블록 공중합체형 탄성체의 성질을 나타냈다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.123-134
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• 1993

연구배경 : 조직형플라스미노겐활성체는 생리적인 플라스미노겐활성체이므로 혈전의 섬유소에 결합된 플라스미노겐만을 활성화시키는 특이성이 있어 효과적이고 안전한 혈전용해제로 사용될 수 있다고 기대된다. 그러나 조직형플라스미노겐활성체의 투여방법에 대해서는 장시간동안 계속 주입해야한다는 주장과 투여시간을 1시간이내로 해도 혈전용해효과는 지속적으로 나타나고 부작용을 유발하는 정도도 미미하므로 투여시간을 짧게 하자는 주장이 양립하고 있는 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 폐혈전색전증에서 조직형플라스미노겐활성체의 투여방법에 따라 혈전용해효과가 어떻게 달라지고 폐색전증으로 인한 심폐기능장애가 약제의 투여방법에 따라 어떠한 영향을 받는지를 알아보고자 하였다. 방법 : 실험견에 방사성동위원소로 표지된 자가혈병으로 대량의 폐색전종을 유발시켜서 대조군은 특이치료를 하지 않고 제 1 치료군은 15분동안, 제 2 치료군은 3시간에 걸쳐서 재조합형의 조직형플라스미노겐활성체를 체중당 1mg씩 정맥주입하였다. 그리고 실험과정중 4시간동안 혈전색전에서 방출되는 감마선량과 각종 혈역학적 지표를 감시하고 주기적으로 동맥혈 및 혼합정맥혈의 가스분석을 시행하여 어떠한 약제투여방법이 더 효율적인가를 분석하였다. 결과: 1) 혈전용해효과는 제 1 치료군이 $36.2{\pm}3.3%$, 제 2 치료군이 $39.6{\pm}2.3%$로 유의한 차이가 없었으며, 혈전용해속도는 제 1 치료군이 $81.4{\pm}16.8%/hr$, 제 2 치료군이 $37.3{\pm}2.4%/hr$로 제 1 치료군에서 급속한 혈전용해효과를 보였다 (p<0.05). 2) 약제의 작용시간은 제 1 치료군이 $63.3{\pm}22.2$분, 제 2 치료군이 $148.5{\pm}14.0$분으로 (p<0.05), 제 1 치료군에서는 약제투여후에도 지속적인 혈전용해효과를 보이지만 제 2 치료군에서는 약제투여중에 혈전용해효과가 정지되었다. 3) 폐색전증으로 인한 혈역학적 장애와 가스교환의 장애는 제 1 치료군 및 제 2 치료군에서 비슷한 정도로 개선되었으나, 제 1 치료군에서 보다 신속하게 개선되었다(p<0.05). 결론 : 폐색전증에서 치료목적으로 동량의 조직형플라스미노겐활성체를 투여할때 약제의 투여시간이 15분인 경우와 180분인 경우를 비교해보면, 혈전색전의 용해정도는 비슷하지만 혈전의 용해속도 및 폐색전증으로 인한 심폐기능장애의 개선효과는 약제의 투여시간이 15분일 때 더 우수하였다. 따라서 약제의 투여시간을 짧게하여 혈전의 용해속도를 촉진함으로써 폐색전증으로 인한 심폐기능장애를 신속히 개선할 수 있겠다.

• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.463-468
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• 2011

This study investigated the changes of plasminogen activators (PAs) activity, expression and localization of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) during the estrous cycle in pigs. Estrous cycle was sorted into three group by pre-ovulation (Pre-Ov), post-ovulation (Post-Ov) and early to mid-luteal stages (Early to mid-L). Analysis for immunohistochemistry was confirmed by location of tPA and uPA. Porcine uterus tissue was cut into $1{\times}1$ cm squares, and were incubated in DMEM/F-12 medium for 1 h at $38^{\circ}C$, 5% $CO_2$ for measurement of PA activity. Western blotting was implemented for measurement of PA quantity. In results, the blood vessels and secretory glands were increased in Post-Ov stage than Pre-Ov and Early to mid-L stages. The tPA and uPA was located mainly within lumen of blood vessels and secretory glands. The PA activity in Post-Ov ($0.99{\pm}0.03$) stage were significantly (p<0.01) higher than Pre-Ov stage ($0.51{\pm}0.03$) and Early to mid-L stage ($0.21{\pm}0.04$). Expression of PAs were significantly (p<0.05) higher in Early to mid-L stage than other stages. These results indicate that PAs activity and expression may change in uterus tissue during the estrous cycle in pigs.

• 대한병리학회지
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.411-415
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• 2018

Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is the most common benign salivary gland tumor. Histologically, squamous metaplasia has been reported in PA, but has rarely been documented as being extensive enough to cause significant misdiagnosis. Here, we present an unusual case of PA in a 50-year-old female patient presenting with swelling on the postero-lateral aspect of the palate for a week. Histopathologically, the tumor exhibited the features of conventional PA with extensive squamous metaplasia and giant keratotic lamellae in cyst-like areas. Such exuberant squamous metaplasia and keratin can be a diagnostic and prognostic pitfall and lead to overtreatment of the patient.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.14-23
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• 2002

배 경 : 부분액체환기 (partial liquid ventilation; PLV) 시 최적의 기계환기의 설정에 대해서는 아직 논란이 많은 상태이다. 이에 정상 폐의 PLV 시 가스교환에 영향을 주는 인자들을 관찰함으로써, PLV 시 최적의 기계환기 설정을 확립하는 데에 이용하고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방 법 : New Zealand 산 백색 토끼 7 마리를 기계환기를 시행하였다. 기계환기는 압력 조절 양식으로 일회호흡량 ($V_T$) 8 mL/kg, PEEP 4 $cmH_2O$, 흡기대호기비 (I: E ratio) 1:2, 흡입산소분율 ($F_IO_2$) 0.75로 설정하였고, 호흡수(RR)는 $PaCO_2$가 35~45 mmHg 사이에 유지되도록 조절하였다. 이후 30분마다 기계환기기의 설정을 protocol에 따라 변화시키면서 가스환기(gas ventilation; GV)를 시행하였는데 ; (1) 기저 설정 단계, (2) 역비환기 (inverse I: E ratio) 단계로 I:E ratio 2:1, (3) 고 PEEP 단계로 2단계와 같은 평균흡기압 (MIP)을 유지하는 정도의 PEEP 증가, (4) 고 $V_T$ 단계로 $V_T$ 15 mL/kg, (5) 고RR 단계로 4단계와 같은 분당환기량 (MV)을 유지하는 정도로 RR을 증가시켰다. 그 후 perfluorodecalin 18 mL/kg 주입 후 상기 protocol과 동일하게 PLV를 하였다. 각각에서 동맥혈가스검사와 폐역학 및 혈역학적 지표를 측정하였다. 결 과 : (1) GV 시 $PaO_2$는 다섯 단계를 거치는 동안 의미 있는 변화를 보이지 않았다. $PaCO_2$는 고 $V_T$단계와 고 RR 단계에서 의미 있게 감소하였다(p<0.05). GV 시 폐역학 및 혈역학적 지표의 의미 있는 변화는 보이지 않았다. (2) PLV 군의 기저 $PaO_2$는 $312{\pm}113$ mmHg로 GV군의 $504{\pm}81$ mmHg 에 비해 의미 있게 낮았다(p=0.001). PLV 시 역비환기 단계나 고 RR 단계에서는 기저설정 단계와 비교하여 $PaO_2$의 의미 있는 차이가 관찰되지 않았으나, 고 PEEP 단계 ($452{\pm}38$ mmHg)와 고 $V_T$($461{\pm}53$ mmHg) 단계에서는 기저설정 단계보다 유의한 상승이 관찰되었다. (3) $PaCO_2$는 GV군과 PLV군 모두에서 고 $V_T$ 단계와 고 RR 단계에서 기저설정 단계보다 의미 있게 낮았다. PLV군의 기저설정 단계와 고 RR 단계의 $PaCO_2$는 GV 군보다 의미 있게 증가하였다(p<0.05). (4) PLV 시 폐역학 및 혈역학적 지표의 의미 있는 변화는 보이지 않았다 결 론 : 정상 폐에서 PLV 시 최적의 가스교환을 위해서는 적절한 PEEP과 $V_T$이 중용할 것으로 사료된다.

• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.185-191
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• 2010

Plasminogen activators (PAs) are serine protease that cleave plasminogen to form the active protease plasmin and may participate in mammalian fertilization. Although correlations have been reported between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and sperm function, the relationship between PA activity and ROS is unknown. We determined the effects of ROS on sperm function and PA activities in boar spermatozoa preincubated under the X-XO system. When spermatozoa were treated with the X+XO group, a significant increase (p<0.05) was observed in the percentage of acrosome reacted spermatozoa compared with that of the control group. However, when antioxidants were added to the medium with X+XO, the rate of acrosome reaction tended to decrease. Also, a significantly lower percentage of acrosome reacted spermatozoa was observed in the X+XO+catalase group at 6 hr of incubation compared with that of X+XO group. The density of malondialdehyde (MDA) was higher in the X+XO group than in different treatment groups. In another experiment, incubation of spermatozoa in medium with X+XO was associated with a significant (p<0.05) increase in activity of tPA-PAI and tPA compared with the control group. Antioxidants decreased the increased activity of tPA-PAI and tPA by preincubation in the X-XO system. Also, a significantly lower (p<0.05) activities of tPA-PAI and tPA were observed in the X+XO+catalase group compared with the X+XO group. No significant differences, however, were observed in the activity of uPA. These results suggest that the increase of acrosome reaction by the X-XO system resulted in increase of PAs activity in the sperm incubation medium.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.46-52
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• 2023

With billions of IoT (Internet of Things) devices populating various emerging applications across the world, detecting anomalies on these devices has become incredibly important. Advanced Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are trained to detect abnormal network traffic, and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms are used to create detection models. In this paper, the NSL-KDD dataset was adopted to comparatively study the performance and efficiency of IoT anomaly detection models. The dataset was developed for various research purposes and is especially useful for anomaly detection. This data was used with typical machine learning algorithms including eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), Support Vector Machines (SVM), and Deep Convolutional Neural Networks (DCNN) to identify and classify any anomalies present within the IoT applications. Our research results show that the XGBoost algorithm outperformed both the SVM and DCNN algorithms achieving the highest accuracy. In our research, each algorithm was assessed based on accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score. Furthermore, we obtained interesting results on the execution time taken for each algorithm when running the anomaly detection. Precisely, the XGBoost algorithm was 425.53% faster when compared to the SVM algorithm and 2,075.49% faster than the DCNN algorithm. According to our experimental testing, XGBoost is the most accurate and efficient method.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.109-113
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• 1998

This study is purposed to develop the sustained release and bioavailability of piracetam (PA). The use of alginate beads as a means to achieve sustained release of piracetam was evaluated in comparison with that of piracetam alone. In the PA-sodium alginate(SA) beads was confirmed by differential scanning calorimetry thermogram(DSC), indicating a relative shift of an endometric peak of PA to higher temperature. The changes in dissolution rates from PA-SA beads and PASA beads coated by chitosan(CHO) were significantly slower than that of intact PA. The release rate of PA-SA in the gastric fluid was markedly decreased compared with that in the intestinal fluid, suggesting that PA is mostly released in the intestinal fluid. However, the PA/SA ratio scarcely affected the release profile. The blood concentration- time curves of PA, PA-SA and PA-SA-CHO were obtained by oral administration to rats. $T_{max}$ of PA, PA-SA and PA-SA-CHO were 1, 10 and 6 hours, respectively. It was confirmed that the release of PA was prolonged by the formulation of PA-SA beads and PA-SA-CHO beads.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.218-227
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aimed to describe the current level of physical activity (PA) and to explore the relationships between self-efficacy for PA, perceived health status (PHS), attitudes toward aging, ego-integrity and PA in community-dwelling older Koreans. Methods: A total of 164 participants were recruited from community centers, churches, and senior welfare centers in Korea. With questionnaires, a survey was conducted from June 3rd to 22th, 2016. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson's correlation coefficient using SPSS/WIN 22.0 program. Results: The mean amount of total PA was 5,295.33±6,272.38 MET/min/week. The number of subjects engaged in vigorous, moderate, and low-intensity activities were 87 (53.0%), 45 (27.4%), and 32 (19.5%), respectively. Overall, physical activities were different according to the presence of spouse (t=-2.79, p=.006) and the presence of housemate (t=2.03, p=.044). The mean scores of self-efficacy for PA, PHS, attitudes towards aging, and ego-integrity were 17.16±4.45, 9.00±2.41, 68.12±9.28 and 51.62±7.59, respectively. There were significant positive correlations between overall PA and self-efficacy for PA (r=.34, p<.001), PHS (r=.23, p=.003), attitudes towards aging (r=.26, p=.001). Conclusion: Specific programs to promote physical activities in addition to continuous education for improving self-efficacy for PA, PHS, and attitudes towards aging in community-dwelling older adults are needed.