Development of a Monitoring System for Water-borne Bacteria by a Molecular Technique, PCR-RELP-sequence Analysis

이혜영,--,--,--,--,--,-- THE KOREAN SOCIETY FOR BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY SCIEN 2003 Journal of biomedical laboratory sciences Vol.9 No.3

Since water borne infection causes acute diseases and results in spread of diseases by secondary infection, the prevention is very important. Therefore, it is necessary to have a method that is rapid and effective to monitor pathogenic bacteria in drinking water. In this study, we employed a systematic method, Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) analysis, to develop an effective monitoring system for possible bacterial contaminants in drinking water. For this purpose, PCR primers were derived from 992 bp region of the 16s rRNA gene that is highly conserved through the different species of prokaryotes. To test whether the PCR primers designed are indeed useful for detecting all the possible microbial contaminants in the water, the primers were used to amplify 16s rRNA regions of different microbial water-borne pathogens such as E. coli, Salmonella, Yersinia, Listeria, and Staphylococcus. As expected, all of tested microorganisms amplified expected size of PCR products indicating designed PCR primers for 16s rRNA indeed can be useful to amplify all different microbial water-borne pathogens in the water. Furthermore, to test whether these 16s rRNA based PCR primers can detect bacterial populations present in the water, water samples taken from diverse sources, such as river, tap, and sewage, were used for amplification. PCR products were for then subjected for cloning into a T-vector to generate a library containing 16s rRNA sequences from various bacteria. With cloned PCR products, RFLP analysis was done using PCR products digested with restriction enzyme such as Hae Ⅲ to obtain species-specific RFLP profiles. After PCR-RFLP, the bacterial clones which showed the same RFLP profiles were regarded as the same ones, and the clones which showed distinctive RFLP profiles were subsequently subjected for sequence analysis for species identification. By this PCR-RFLP analysis, we were able to reveal diverse populations of bacteria living in water. In brief, in unsterilized natural river water, over 60 different species of bacteria were found. On the other hand, no PCR products were detected in drinking tap-water. The results from this study clearly indicate that the PCR-RFLP-sequence analysis can be a useful method for monitoring diverse, perhaps pathogenic bacteria contaminated in water in a rapid fashion.

Effect of physical treatments on antigenicity of gliadin in wheat flour and dough

Ji-Hee KWAK,Koth-Bong-Woo-Ri KIM,Chung-Jo LEE,Min-Ji KIM,Moon-Kyong CHOI,Dong-Hyun KIM,Chan SUNWOO,Seul-A JUNG,Ju-Youn KANG,Hyun-Ji KIM,Dong-Hyun AHN 한국생물공학회 2011 한국생물공학회 학술대회 Vol.2011 No.4

Apoptotic Activity of Curcumin and EF-24 in HTB-41 Human Salivary Gland Epidermoid Carcinoma Cells

Ji-Won Kim,Seul Ah Lee,Dae-San Go,Byung-Sun Park,Su-Gwan Kim,Sun-Kyoung Yu,Ji-Su Oh,Chun Sung Kim,Jeongsun Kim,Jong-Tae Park,Do Kyung Kim 대한구강생물학회 2015 International Journal of Oral Biology Vol.40 No.2

Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a constituent of turmeric powder derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, has been shown to inhibit the growth of various types of cancer cells by regulating cell proliferation and apoptosis. However, a need exists to design more effective analogs because of curcumin's poor intestinal absorption. EF-24 (diphenyl difluoroketone), the monoketone analog of curcumin, has shown good efficacy in anticancer screens. However, the effects of curcumin and EF-24 on salivary gland epidermoid carcinoma cells are not clearly established. The main goal of this study was to investigate the effects of curcumin and EF-24 on cell growth and induction of apoptosis in human salivary gland epidermoid carcinoma cells. Our studies showed that curcumin and EF-24 inhibited the growth of HTB-41 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner, and the potency of EF-24 was > 34-fold that of curcumin. Treatment with curcumin or EF-24 resulted in nuclear condensation and fragmentation in HTB-41 cells, whereas the control HTB-41 cell nuclei retained their normal regular and oval shape. Curcumin and EF-24 promoted proteolytic cleavages of procaspase-3/-7/-9, resulting in an increase in the amount of cleaved caspase-3/-7/-9 in the HTB-41 cells. Caspase-3 and -7 activities were detected in viable HTB-41 cells treated with curcumin or EF-24. These results suggest that the curcumin and EF-24 inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis in HTB-41 human salivary gland epidermoid carcinoma cells, and that they may have potential properties as an anti-cancer drug therapy.

Evaluation of Barley and Wheat Germplasm for Resistance to Head Blight and Mycotoxin Production by Fusarium asiaticum and F. graminearum

Seul Gi Baek(Seul Gi Baek),Jin Ju Park(Jin Ju Park),Sosoo Kim(Sosoo Kim),Mi-Jeong Lee(Mi-Jeong Lee),Ji-Seon Paek(Ji-Seon Paek),Jangnam Choi(Jangnam Choi),Ja Yeong Jang(Ja Yeong Jang),Jeomsoon Kim(Jeom 한국식물병리학회 2022 Plant Pathology Journal Vol.38 No.6

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is one of the most serious diseases in barley and wheat, as it is usually accompanied by the production of harmful mycotoxins in the grains. To identify FHB-resistant breeding resources, we evaluated 60 elite germplasm accessions of barley (24) and wheat (36) for FHB and mycotoxin accumulation. Assessments were performed in a greenhouse and five heads per accession were inoculated with both Fusarium asiaticum (Fa73, nivalenol producer) and F. graminearum (Fg39, deoxynivalenol producer) strains. While the accessions varied in disease severity and mycotoxin production, four wheat and one barley showed <20% FHB severity repeatedly by both strains. Mycotoxin levels in these accessions ranged up to 3.9 mg/ kg. FHB severity was generally higher in barley than in wheat, and Fa73 was more aggressive in both crops than Fg39. Fg39 itself, however, was more aggressive toward wheat and produced more mycotoxin in wheat than in barley. FHB severity by Fa73 and Fg39 were moderately correlated in both crops (r = 0.57/0.60 in barley and 0.42/0.58 in wheat). FHB severity and toxin production were also correlated in both crops, with a stronger correlation for Fa73 (r = 0.42/0.82 in barley, 0.70 in wheat) than for Fg39.

Significant Association between Toll-Like Receptor Gene Polymorphisms and Posttransplantation Diabetes Mellitus

Kim, Jin Sug,Kim, Seul Ki,Park, Ji Yoon,Kim, Yang Gyun,Moon, Joo Young,Lee, Sang Ho,Ihm, Chun Gyoo,Lee, Tae Won,Kim, Su Kang,Chung, Joo-Ho,Kang, Sun Woo,Kim, Tae Hee,Kim, Yeong Hoon,Jeong, Kyung Hwan S.Karger 2016 The Nephron Journals Vol.133 No.4

<P>Background: Posttransplantation diabetes mellitus (PTDM) is an important metabolic complication after renal transplantation. Activation of the innate immune system via toll-like receptors (TLRs) is implicated in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and deficiency. Although links between diabetes, dysregulated innate immune responses, and the TLR signaling pathway have been reported, no study so far has investigated their associations with PTDM. In this study, we ascertained whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in TLRs are associated with PTDM in the Korea population. Methods: A total of 305 patients who received renal transplants without previously diagnosed diabetes were included. We analyzed the association between PTDM development and 6 SNPs within 2 genes of TLR2, 1 gene of TLR4, and 3 genes of TRL6. Results: Of 305 patients, PTDM developed in 51 patients (16.6%). Patients in the PTDM group were older than those in the non-PTDM group (45.56 +/- 1.28 vs. 38.28 +/- 0.71 years). Patients with PTDM had significantly higher allele frequency compared to those without PTDM for the TLR4rs1927914*T, TLR6rs3775073*A, TLR6rs3821985*C, and TLR6rs1039559*C alleles. Of the 6 SNPs, rs1927914 in the TLR4 gene and rs1039559 in the TLR6 gene were significantly associated with the development of PTDM after adjustment for age, gender, and tacrolimus usage. Conclusions: Our study demonstrates a significant association between SNPs rs1927914 in TLR4 and rs1039559 in TLR6 and PTDM in the renal transplantation recipient group. These data suggest that the activation of the innate immune system and inflammation via TLR activation might have an essential role in the pathogenesis of PTDM in renal transplantation. (C) 2016 S. Karger AG, Basel.</P>

가압가열 및 microwave에 의한 중력분 반죽 gliadin의 항원성 변화

곽지희(Ji-Hee Kwak),김꽃봉우리(Koth-Bong-Woo-Ri Kim),이청조(Chung-Jo Lee),김민지(Min-Ji Kim),김동현(Dong-Hyun Kim),선우찬(Chan Sunwoo),정슬아(Seul-A Jung),김현지(Hyun-Jee Kim),최정수(Jung-Su Choi),김성원(Seong-Won Kim),안동현(Dong-Hyun 한국식품과학회 2012 한국식품과학회지 Vol.44 No.1

본 연구에서는 가압가열 및 microwave 처리에 의한 중력분 반죽 추출물 내의 gliadin 단백질의 항원성 변화에 대해 살펴보았다. 중력분 반죽에 가압가열과 microwave를 단독 또는 병행으로 처리하여 ci-ELISA, SDS-PAGE 및 immunoblotting을 실시하였으며, 가압가열 처리에 의해서 anti-gliadin IgG 항체와 gliadin과의 결합력이 다소 감소한 것을 확인하였다. 특히 30 min 이상 처리시 더욱 감소한 것으로 나타났으며, SDS-PAGE와 immunoblotting 결과에서도 gliadin band의 강도가 약해지고 항체와의 반응도 나타나지 않았다. Microwave 처리의 경우, 5 min 이상 처리시 일부 gliadin 단백질의 소실이 관찰되었으나, 항원성에는 큰 변화가 없었다. 또한 가압가열 및 microwave 병행 처리에 의해 항원-항체 결합력이 더욱 감소되었으며, 특히 가압가열 50 min, microwave 10 min 처리시 약 35.0%로 감소되었다. 이상의 결과를 통해 가압가열 처리에 의해 중력분 반죽 추출물 내 gliadin의 항원성이 감소되는 것을 확인하였으며, microwave와 병행 처리하는 경우, 더욱 감소하는 것을 확인하였다. The aim of this study was to determine the optimal physical treatment to reduce the antigenicity of gliadin in wheat dough. Medium wheat dough was treated with an autoclave (5, 10, 30, and 50 min at 121℃, 1 atm), a microwave (1, 5, and 10 min) or both (10, 30, and 50 min/5, 10 min). The proteins in the dough extracts were analyzed by SDS-PAGE and the binding ability of anti-gliadin IgG to gliadin was examined by ci-ELISA and immunoblotting. Results showed that the ability of anti-gliadin IgG to bind to gliadin in wheat dough treated with an autoclave alone or in combination with a microwave was decreased. Especially, it declined to ~77% after autoclaving for 30 min and 35% after both autoclaving for 50 min and microwaving for 5 min. In addition, the intensity of gliadin bands in SDS-PAGE were weakened and anti-gliadin IgG did not recognize gliadin in immunoblotting. However, microwaving alone did not affect the antigenicity of gliadin in wheat dough. These results indicate that autoclaving may affect the reduction of the antigenicity of gliadin in medium wheat dough. Moreover, autoclaving in combination with microwaving is more effective for reducing the antigenicity of wheat dough.

인터랙티브 미디어전시에서 활용되는 체험형 콘텐츠 디자인 사례 연구 - 테마 전시 중심으로 -

김지현 ( Kim Ji-hyun ),김민직 ( Kim Min-jick ),김고은 ( Kim Go-eun ),박소진 ( Park So-jin ),유지현 ( Ryu Ji-hyun ),김예슬 ( Kim Ye-seul ),윤재영 ( Yun Jae-young ) 커뮤니케이션디자인학회(구 시각디자인학회) 2019 커뮤니케이션 디자인학연구 Vol.67 No.-

200년대 초반만 해도 체험형 전시들은 전시물이 관람자의 움직임을 감지하고 단순히 반응하는 정도에 머물렀다면 최근에는 기술의 발달로 다양한 인터랙션이 가능해졌다. 특히 소셜네트워크의 발달로 인증하기 좋은 전시들이 각광을 받으면서 체험형 전시들은 테마 전시의 중심으로 바뀌게 되었다. 본 연구에서는 테마 전시의 체험형 콘텐츠들의 사례를 살펴보고, 기술의 장치에 따라 크게 입력유형과 출력유형으로 나누어 분류하였다. 연구결과, 입력 유형은 감각 인지 센서 타입, 터치 모니터 타입, 모션 트래킹 타입, 기구 조작 타입, 보조 도구 타입 등 5가지 유형으로 분류되었고, 출력유형은 프로젝터 타입, LED 타입, 키오스크 타입, 키네틱 타입으로 분류되는 것으로 나타났다. 이후 전문가 조사를 통해 유형들의 강점과 특징들을 분석하였다. 본 연구를 통해 디자이너, 기획자, 개발자가 미디어전시물 제작시, 이해와 협업에 도움이 되고 미디어아트 콘텐츠의 질을 높이는데 이바지할 수 있을 것이라 기대한다. In the early 2000s, experience-based exhibitions were more diversified due to the recent development of technology, and the communication with the visitors became smoother if the exhibition contents stayed at the level of followers. Particularly, as exhibitions that can be authenticated by the development of social networks became popular, experiential exhibitions became the center of theme display. In this study, the cases of experiential contents of theme exhibition were examined and classified into input type and output type according to the device of technology, and classified into 5 input types and 4 output types. As a result of the study, the input type is divided into five types as sensory sensor type, touch monitor type, motion tracking type, instrument operation type, auxiliary tool type, and the output type is divided into a projector type, an LED type, a kiosk type and a kinetic type. However, it should be used according to purpose rather than being excellent and meaningful. I hope that this study will contribute to the development of media art theme exhibition in the future.

α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of Eisenia bicyclis Extracts

Dong-Hyun KIM,Koth-Bong-Woo-Ri KIM,Min-Ji KIM,Chan SUNWOO,Seul-A JUNG,Hyun-Jee KIM,Da-Hyun JUNG,Hee-Ye KIM,Tae-Wan KIM,Dong-Hyun AHN 한국생물공학회 2012 한국생물공학회 학술대회 Vol.2012 No.4

Enhanced Cancer Immunotherapy by In situ Nanomicelle-generating Dissolving Microneedles

Nak Won Kim,Sun-Young Kim,Jung Eun Lee,Yue Yin,Jong Han Lee,Su Yeon Lim,E Seul Kim,Hong Kee Kim,Sohyun Kim,Jung-Eun Kim,Min Sang Lee,Yong Taik Lim,Ji Hoon Jeong 한국고분자학회 2018 한국고분자학회 학술대회 연구논문 초록집 Vol.43 No.2

비틀대 모자반(Sargassum sagamianum) 추출물이 모닝빵의 저장성 및 품질에 미치는 영향

김민지(Min-Ji Kim),김꽃봉우리(Koth-Bong-Woo-Ri Kim),이청조(Chung-Jo Lee),곽지희(Ji-Hee Kwak),김동현(Dong-Hyun Kim),선우찬(Chan Sunwoo),정슬아(Seul-A Jung),강주연(Ju-Youn Kang),김현지(Hyun-Jee Kim),최정수(Jung-Su Choi),최호덕(Ho-Duk Cho 한국식품과학회 2011 한국식품과학회지 Vol.43 No.6

비틀대 모자반(Sargassum sagamianum) 발효주정 추출물을 모닝빵에 첨가한 후 모닝빵의 저장성 및 품질에 미치는 영향을 알아보았다. 9일간 저장하며 모닝빵의 일반 세균수를 측정한 결과 저장 9일째까지 모든 0.5 및 0.75% 첨가구의 일반세균이 1-2 log cycle 감소하여 미생물의 생육이 억제됨을 알 수 있었다. 곰팡이 수에 있어서는 저장 3일째까지 모든 첨가구에서 검출되지 않았으며 저장 6일과 9일째에는 0.5 및 0.75% 첨가구가 무첨가구에 비해 2-3 log cycle 가량 낮은 수를 보였다. 수분함량과 pH는 0.5 및 0.75% 첨가구가 무첨가구에 비해 다소 감소하였으나 3일에서 9일째까지 변화폭이 크지 않아 안정하였다. TBARS 측정을 통한 malonalehyde 생성량은 첨가구가 무첨가구에 비해 낮아 산화안정도가 비교적 높음을 보였다. 색도 측정결과, 명도 및 적색도는 첨가구가 무첨가구에 비해 낮은 반면, 황색도는 높은 값을 보였다. 또한 탄력성 및 복원성은 저장기간 동안 감소하였고 경도, 검성, 씹힘성 및 전단력은 증가하는 경향을 보였으며, 첨가구와 무첨가구 사이에는 큰 차이가 없었다. 관능평가에서는 맛, 색, 형태 및 전체적호감 항목이 0.25 및 0.5% 첨가구가 0.75% 첨가구 보다 높은 점수를 받았다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때, 모닝빵에 비틀대 모자반 추출물 0.25 및 0.5%를 첨가할 경우 모닝빵의 저장성을 증진시키면서 관능적면을 충족시키는데 효과적일 것이라고 사료된다. This study was performed to test the effect of Sargassum sagamianum extract (SSE) on shelf-life and improved quality in bread with 0.25, 0.5 and 0.75% added SSE. Bread with added SSE had reduced total microbial counts by 2 log cycles and mold cell counts by 3 log cycles. No changes in moisture content or pH occurred from days 3 to 9. In addition, bread with SSE had a lower yield of malonaldehyde than that of the control as shown by the TBARS assay. Yellowness increased in bread with added SSE, whereas lightness and redness decreased. In the sensory evaluation, taste, total preference, inner shape, and color of the bread containing 0.25 and 0.5% SSE were preferred. These results suggest that the adding 0.25 and 0.5% SSE to bread improved shelf-life and quality.