Ferroelectric and Electrical Properties of Lead-Free (K0.44Na0.52Li0.04)(Nb0.86Ta0.10Sb0.04)O3 Thin Films

Ju Sung Kim,Chang Won Ahn,Amir Ullah,Song A. Chae,Ill Won Kim 한국물리학회 2016 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.68 No.12

The Li, Ta, and Sb-substituted lead-free (K0.44Na0.52Li0.04)(Nb0.86Ta0.10Sb0.04)O3 (KNLNTS) thin films were fabricated on Pt(111)/TiO2/SiO2/Si substrates using the radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering method. The KNLNTS thin films were annealed at 750 C for 1 h in an oxygen ambient. The film with a thickness of 350 nm exhibited a typical ferroelectric P − E hysteresis loop without fatigue even after 1010 pulses. The KNLNTS thin film exhibited a relatively low leakage current density of 10−7 A/cm2 even up to an applied electric field of 142 kV/cm. A well-saturated piezoelectric hysteresis loop was obtained with a piezoelectric coefficient d33 of 21 pm/V.

<i>SlPMEI</i>, a pollen-specific gene in tomato

Kim, Woong Bom,Lim, Chan Ju,Jang, Hyun A.,Yi, So Young,Oh, Sang-Keun,Lee, Ha Yeon,Kim, Hyun A.,Park, Youn-Il,Kwon, Suk-Yoon Canadian Science Publishing 2014 Canadian journal of plant science. Revue canadienn Vol.94 No.1

<P> Kim, W. B., Lim, C. J., Jang, H. A., Yi, S. Y., Oh, S.-K., Lee, H. Y., Kim, H. A., Park, Y.-I. and Kwon, S.-Y. 2014. SlPMEI, a pollen-specific gene in tomato. Can. J. Plant Sci. 94: 73-83. Pectin is one of the main components of plant cell walls, and its biosynthesis is controlled by pectin methylesterase (PME). Pectin methylesterase inhibitors (PMEIs) are key regulators of PME. We report here the cloning and characterization of a novel Solanum lycopersicum L. PMEI gene, SlPMEI. RT-PCR studies of leaf, seed, fruit, flower, and flower organs confirmed that SlPMEI is expressed specifically in pollen. Promoter analysis of SlPMEI revealed pollen-specific cis-acting elements (pollen lat52 and g10). In addition, SlPMEI is expressed independently of abiotic stress, pathogen exposure, and growth stage in tomato, and a histochemical analysis of promoter activity revealed pollen-specific expression in both Arabidopsis and tomato. Under the microscope, we observed pollen-specific GUS expression in the stamen of transgenic tomato plant. These results indicate that the promoter of SlPMEI has strong pollen-specific activity, and could therefore be useful for development of industrially and agronomically important transgenic plants. </P>

수입 및 국내 유통 식품 중의 Ochratoxin A에 관한 조사연구

이동호,강민철,이선화,정동윤,김재이,김형수,김은정,유병옥,김연주,정순아,서영선,김인복,홍무기 식품의약품안전청 2001 식품의약품안전청 연보 Vol.5 No.-

곰팡이 독소 중 현재 식품골전에 r'1 등재되어 있는 ochratoxin A의 규제기준 설정에 대한 기초자료로 활용하기 위한 방안의 일찬으로 곡류, 두류, 견과류 및 장류에 있어서 ochratoxin A의 오염정도를 조사하였다. 실헐방법으로 1차 screening은 ochratoxin test t를, 최종확인은 irnrrlunoaffihie· column을 이용한 HPLC 분석법을 사용하였파. 회수율은 수수를 제외하고 모두 80%이상을 나타내었고 최저겊출 한계치는 0.Sppb였다. 총 121건(보리 9잔, 찹쌀 7건, 백미 8건, 조 9건, 수수10건, 서리태 11건, 녹두 3건, 백태 9건, 동분 5건, 팥 7건, 강낳콩 8건, 땅콩 7건, 호두 7건, 혼합장 11건, 청국장 10건)에 대하여 조사한 결과 1차 screeRing에서 39건의 양성반응을 보였으나 HPLC로 최종 확인 결과 모든 시료에서 불검출 되었다

대전 지역에서 급성 A형 간염의 유전자형에 따른 임상 특성 고찰

이영우 ( Young Woo Lee ),양현웅 ( Hyeon Woong Yang ),이진아 ( Jin A Lee ),윤기호 ( Ki Ho Yun ),양성은 ( Seong Eun Yang ),이민지 ( Min Ji Lee ),박세영 ( Se Young Park ),김새희 ( Sae Hee Kim ),이향이 ( Hyang Ie Lee ),이윤정 ( Yun Ju 대한내과학회 2011 대한내과학회지 Vol.80 No.5

Background/Aims: Acute viral hepatitis A is a major health problem in Korea and the influx of genotype IIIA is thought to be one reason. We examined the differences in the clinical characteristics and laboratory findings of genotypes IA and IIIA in Daejeon. Methods: From November 2009 to June 2010, 81 patients positive for IgM anti-HAV were enrolled prospectively. The hepatitis A was genotyped using real-time polymerase chain reaction. The clinical characteristics and laboratory results were compared on the Results: The mean patient age was 32.6±7.4 years. The mean hospitalization was 7.7±2.4 days. The patient occupation varied. Clinically, vomiting and diarrhea were relatively more prevalent in genotype IIIA than in IA. Abdominal pain and skin spots were relatively more prevalent in genotype IA than in IIIA. The hemoglobin, peak aspartate aminotransferase (AST) level, and C-reactive protein were statistically higher in genotype IIIA than in IA. The distributions of the peak AST, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and total bilirubin values tended to be perched in genotype IIIA than in IA. The international normalized ratio (INR) tended to be slightly prolonged in genotype IIIA than in IA. Conclusions: Recently, genotype IIIA of acute viral hepatitis A has become prevalent in Daejeon. Hepatitis A genotype IIIA probably causes worse laboratory abnormalities than genotype IA.

OGLE-2017-BLG-1049: ANOTHER GIANT PLANET MICROLENSING EVENT

Kim, Yun Hak,Chung, Sun-Ju,Udalski, A.,Bond, Ian A.,Jung, Youn Kil,Gould, Andrew,Albrow, Michael D.,Han, Cheongho,Hwang, Kyu-Ha,Ryu, Yoon-Hyun,Shin, In-Gu,Shvartzvald, Yossi,Yee, Jennifer C.,Zang, Wei The Korean Astronomical Society 2020 Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society Vol.53 No.6

We report the discovery of a giant exoplanet in the microlensing event OGLE-2017-BLG-1049, with a planet-host star mass ratio of q = 9.53 ± 0.39 × 10-3 and a caustic crossing feature in Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet) observations. The caustic crossing feature yields an angular Einstein radius of θE = 0.52 ± 0.11 mas. However, the microlens parallax is not measured because the time scale of the event, tE ≃ 29 days, is too short. Thus, we perform a Bayesian analysis to estimate physical quantities of the lens system. We find that the lens system has a star with mass Mh = 0.55+0.36-0.29 M⊙ hosting a giant planet with Mp = 5.53+3.62-2.87 MJup, at a distance of DL = 5.67+1.11-1.52 kpc. The projected star-planet separation is a⊥ = 3.92+1.10-1.32 au. This means that the planet is located beyond the snow line of the host. The relative lens-source proper motion is μrel ~ 7 mas yr-1, thus the lens and source will be separated from each other within 10 years. After this, it will be possible to measure the flux of the host star with 30 meter class telescopes and to determine its mass.

Identification and Characterization of a Bacteriocin from the Newly Isolated Bacillus subtilis HD15 with Inhibitory Effects against Bacillus cereus

홍성욱,Kim Jong-Hui,Cha Hyun A,정건섭,Bae Hyo Ju,Park Won Seo,Ham Jun-Sang,Park Beom-Young,Oh Mi-Hwa 한국미생물·생명공학회 2022 Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol.32 No.11

Natural antimicrobial substances are needed as alternatives to synthetic antimicrobials to protect against foodborne pathogens. In this study, a bacteriocin-producing bacterium, Bacillus subtilis HD15, was isolated from doenjang, a traditional Korean fermented soybean paste. We sequenced the complete genome of B. subtilis HD15. This genome size was 4,173,431 bp with a G + C content of of 43.58%, 4,305 genes, and 4,222 protein-coding genes with predicted functions, including a subtilosin A gene cluster. The bacteriocin was purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation, Diethylaminoethanol-Sepharose chromatography, and Sephacryl gel filtration, with 12.4-fold purification and 26.2% yield, respectively. The purified protein had a molecular weight of 3.6 kDa. The N-terminal amino acid sequence showed the highest similarity to Bacillus subtilis 168 subtilosin A (78%) but only 68% similarity to B. tequilensis subtilosin proteins, indicating that the antimicrobial substance isolated from B. subtilis HD15 is a novel bacteriocin related to subtilosin A. The purified protein from B. subtilis HD15 exhibited high antimicrobial activity against Listeria monocytogenes and Bacillus cereus. It showed stable activity in the range 0–70°C and pH 2–10 and was completely inhibited by protease, proteinase K, and pronase E treatment, suggesting that it is a proteinaceous substance. These findings support the potential industrial applications of the novel bacteriocin purified from B. subtilis HD15.

The association between prion proteins and Aβ1-42 oligomers in cytotoxicity and apoptosis

Hyeon, Jae Wook,Kim, Su Yeon,Park, Jun Sun,Choi, Bo Yeong,Lee, Sol Moe,Ju, Young Ran,An, Seong Soo A.,Kim, Chi-Kyeong Elsevier 2012 Biochemical and biophysical research communication Vol.424 No.2

<P>Misfolding of prion protein (PrP to PrPSc) can cause neurodegenerative prion diseases. As a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored membrane protein, the normal form of PrP (PrPC) can function as a receptor for ligands in the extracellular space. PrPC was suggested to be involved in memory, synaptic neuronal communication, and anti-oxidation as a neuroprotective agent. The recently identified interaction between PrPC and Aβ(1-42) oligomers suggested another role for PrP as a receptor for Aβ(1-42) oligomers, thereby influencing cytotoxicity and apoptosis. Here, the association between PrPC and Aβ(1-42) oligomers was investigated by visualizing protein localization in neuronal cells by immunocytochemistry. Aβ(1-42) oligomer-induced cytotoxicity was tested in respective expressions of PrPC by using mouse neuroblastoma-2a (N2a) cells, the prion protein overexpressed cells (L2-2B1), and a Prnp-null mouse hippocampal cell line (HpL 3-4). Moreover, apoptotic proteins such as caspase-8 were used to assess the effect of PrPC on Aβ(1-42) oligomer-mediated apoptosis. In L2-2B1 and HpL 3-4 cells, the difference in the cytotoxicity of Aβ(1-42) oligomers could be clearly distinguished. In addition, Aβ(1-42) oligomers induced mitochondria dysfunction, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and calcium influx PrPC-dependently. Apoptosis, related to mitochondria dysfunction, was further investigated to determine the cytotoxic pathway; the results suggest that PrPC could be involved in both the intrinsic and extrinsic apoptotic pathways. Finally, cells with abundant PrPC expression seemed to be more susceptible to Aβ(1-42) oligomer toxicity, suggesting the importance of the level of PrPC expression in the induction of apoptosis.</P>

인간 혈장 아포지단백질 A-1 ( apo A-1 ) 에 대한 단일클론 항체 생산 및 단일클론 항체를 사용한 혈중 apo A-1 측정용 효소면역분석법 ( ELISAs ) 의 개발

이동익,남경수,한문희,김태웅,곽주원,윤미청,최성아 한국지질학회 1994 韓國脂質學會誌 Vol.4 No.1

Recently, apolipoprotein(apo) A-I has received considerable clinical attention as a better marker of inverse correlation with the presence of coronary heart disease than the customary lipid marker, high-density lipoprotein(HDL)-cholesterol. Here we report the production of marine monoclonal antibodies(Mabs) designated as MabA 12 and MabA34 against human apo A-I, recognizing the HDL in plasma. From isotyping analyses, it was found that MabA 12 and MabA34 had IgG2b and IgGI isotype, respectively. Both of the Mabs had κ light chains. The binding specificity of two Mabs was analyzed by immunoblotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). MabA12 and MabA34 reacted well with purified apo A-I or HDL in plasma but they didn't react with low-density lipoproteins(LDL), serum albumin or lipoprotein-deficient serum(LPDS). These indicate that the two Mabs are very specific to human apo A-I in HDL. The validity of the Mabs for serum apo A-I assays was examined by two kinds of ELISA, i.e., non-competitive and competitive ELISA. Both assays revealed that MabA12 or MabA34 reacted well with apo A-I in sample in concentration-dependent manners. Standard curves and, antibody titration curves were drawn. In conclusion, two IgG-type monoclonal antibodies specific to human apo A-I in HDL were produced and applicated for ELISAs of serum apo A-I. The two Mabs would be useful not only for research purposes but also for further development of immuno-diagnostic kits for the measurement of serum apo A-I concentrations.

ACTN-3 유전자 다형성과 무산소성 파워 능력

김철현 ( Chul Hyun Kim ),이영익 ( Young Ik Lee ),김윤만 ( Yoon Man Kim ),조인호 ( In Ho Cho ),제임스전 ( James Jeon ),김지연 ( Ji Yeon Kim ),박재현 ( Jae Hyun Park ),김혜진 ( Hea Jin Kim ),신경아 ( Kyung A Shin ),이승주 ( Seong Ju 한국운동영양학회 2004 Physical Activity and Nutrition (Phys Act Nutr) Vol.8 No.3

The α-actinin is an actin-binding protein belonging to the spectrin protein superfamily. a-actinin-3(ACTN-3) expression is limited to skeletal muscle, especially Type Ⅱ muscle fiber. This gene has homozygosity for a premature stop codon resulting in a-actinin-3 deficiency. The deficiency in the type Ⅱ muscle is able to be compensated by a-actinin-2(ACTN-2). While that deficiency does not induce a disease phenotype, the ACTN-3 is highly conserved in evolutionary terms because of its functions independent of the ACTN2. Researchers have suggested that this trait is related to muscle function at the extremes of power performance. Therefore, we compared the relative frequencies of the ACTN-3 R577X polymorphism between anaerobic power athletes and control group. For this study, we recruited 158 sprint or power elite athletes and 414 healthy adults. The results of the current study showed significant differences in the genotype frequencies such that elite anaerobic power athletes have 4% higher of the RR genotype and 9% lower of the XX genotype than the healthy adults. With respect to the allele frequencies, the athletic group had significantly higher R allele frequency and significantly lower X allele frequency than the control group. In summary, these results suggest that the ACTN-3 R577X genotype may represent a genetic marker for anaerobic power performance.

조기분만진통 임부와 만삭 전 조기양막파열 임부의 정맥혈장내 산화 스트레스 지표

김윤하 ( Yoon Ha Kim ),노은지 ( Eun Ji Noh ),백주아 ( Ju A Back ),김종운 ( Jong Woon Kim ),송태복 ( Tae Bok Song ) 대한주산의학회 2015 Perinatology Vol.26 No.4

Purpose: This study was performed to investigate the oxidation and antioxidation capacity in the maternalvenous plasma of preterm labor with intact membranes, and premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), andalso to evaluate their roles in the pathophysiology of PPROM. Methods: Seventy five women in the following categories had venous blood retrieved: (1) Group A, normal pregnancy (n=24). (2) Group B, preterm labor with intact membranes (n=25). (3) Group C, preterm premature rupture of membranes (n=26). Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels as a marker of lipid peroxidation by thiobarbituric acid reaction, protein carbonyl content by 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine reaction, and total antioxidant capacity by oxygen radical absorbance capacity assay (ORAC) were measured. Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test were used for statistical analysis. Results: Lipid peroxide levels in the venous plasma of group B and C were significantly higher than those of group A (group B: 4.59±0.30, group C: 5.40±0.22 vs. group A: 3.90±0.26 nmol/mg protein, P<0.05). Lipid peroxide levels in the venous plasma of group C were significantly higher than those of group B (P<0.05). Protein carbonyl levels in the venous plasma of group C were significantly higher than those of group A (group C: 5.68±0.42 vs. group A: 5.43±0.41 nmol/mg protein, P<0.05). There was no significant difference of protein carbonyl levels in the venous plasma between group A and B. ORAC levels in the venous plasma of group B and C were significantly lower than those of group A (group B: 117.90±0.48, group C: 111.68±1.23 vs. group A: 119.14±1.12 mM/mL, P<0.05). ORAC levels in the venous plasma of group C were significantly lower than those of group B (P<0.05). Conclusion: In the blood of the women with preterm premature rupture of membranes, the lipid peroxidation was increased and the antioxidant capacity was decreased compared to women with normal pregnancy and preterm labor with intact membranes. These results suggest that oxidative stress was increased in preterm premature rupture of membranes.