Primary Productivity of Phytoplankton at the Eutrophic down Reach of a Regulated River(the Han River, Korea)

Namkung, Hyun,Gilson Hwang,Bomchul Kim,Kapsoo Kim 강원대학교 환경연구소 2001 環境硏究 Vol.18 No.-

A New Species of Cave Dwelling Grylloblattoidea (Grylloblattidae) from Korea

Namkung, Joon 한국곤충학회 1974 Korean journal of entomology Vol.4 No.1

원시무시곤충으로 주목되고 있는 Grylloblattoidea는 1914년 E.M. Walker가 최초로 발표한 이래, 북미각지에서 7종.2아종, 일본에서 5종, Siberia에서 1종이 기재된 바 있으나 우리나라에서는 아직껏 밝혀진 바가 없다. 저자는 1966년 6월 보한강상류인 정선군 비룡동굴에서 완전한 1성웅을 채집한 바 있어 여기에 Gallcisiana biryongensis(비룡갈르와 벌레)로 명명 기재한다. 본종은 다양색.무안.체장 34mm로 기지의 어느 것보다도 대형종이다. 대체적구조는 일본산 Galloisiana nipponensis에 닮으나 제10복배판 끝 Supra-anal plate가 둔만년필촉과 같이 무듸게 되며, 북미종과는 부절욕반이 있음에서 외관상으로도 분명히 구별된다. 본종의 중요 표징은 다음과 같다. (1) 두부는 편본하고 폭이 약간 넓은 원형으로 두개선이 명료하고, 복안은 퇴화되었으나 강대한 안부강모가 나있다. (2) 전흉배는 저대한 정방형, 중흉배는 전변이 좁은 제형, 후흉배는 전변이 약천 좁은 제형으로 각 측연과 중앙부에 불규칙한 강모가 나있다. (3) 복배판은 제4, 5절이 최대이며, 각 절의 하변에 8개, 측연에 1개씩의 강모가 정열하며 제10배판 끝은 순한 만년필촉 꼴로 일견 2분 된 듯한 감을 준다. (4) 미모는 9절로 되며, 각 말단부에 3,4재의 장강모가 나 있고, 미세 투명한 긴 감각모가 보인다. (5) 보각은 완장하며 부절욕반이 명료하다. (6) 웅생식기관은 복잡한 구조를 갖추며, 복지는 좌우비대칭으로 좌지는 폭광인 ?꼴이고, 우지는 장삼각형으로 기부끝에 투명한 단추꼴 돌기가 보인다. (7) 대형의 주름진 반전낭이 우음경엽부에서 돌출하고 있으며, 비교적 완장한 주음경과 부음경이 보인다.

Revision of the Fauna of Korean Spiders (Arachnida: Araneae)

Namkung, Joon,Kim, Seung-Tae,Lee, Joon-Ho Korean Society of Applied Entomology 2000 INSECTA KOREANA Vol.17 No.4

A list of Korean spiders was revised, including 46 families 225 genera 622 species which were reported by December 1999. Of these 61 added species and 37 alterated scientific names were supplemented, and 3 species, which have been reported since June 1994, were newly synonymized. The spider fauna of Korea is composed of 12 Cosmopolitan, 34 Holarctic, 66 Palearctic and 136 Korean endemic species. The spider fauna of Korea has much more similarity with Japanese spider fauna than with those of other countries.

One New Species of the Genus Galloisiana (Notoptera: Grylloblattidae) from Korea

Namkung, Joon(南宮焌) 한국동물분류학회 1986 Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity Vol.2 No.2

Hint for association of single nucleotide polymorphisms and haplotype in SPINK5 gene with atopic dermatitis in Koreans

Namkung, Jung‐,Hyun,Lee, Jong‐,Eun,Kim, Eugene,Byun, Ji‐,Yeon,Kim, Sook,Shin, Eun‐,Soon,Cho, Eun‐,Young,Yang, Jun‐,Mo Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2010 Experimental dermatology Vol.19 No.12

<P><B>Abstract: </B> Clinical studies, including twin studies, support the concept that the risk of atopic dermatitis (AD) may be mediated through skin‐specific genes, rather than simply through systemic immune or atopy risk genes. The SPINK5 gene is expressed on epithelial surfaces and may provide protection against other allergenic serine proteases. Mutations in the SPINK5 gene result in Netherton syndrome, a disorder characterised by AD, ichthyosis, and elevated serum IgE levels. We genotyped 21 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from the SPINK5 gene for 1090 case–control samples (631 patients with AD and 459 normal controls) and analysed the SNPs and haplotypes in this gene and also searched for gene–gene interactions between SPINK5 and the DEFB1 gene that we previously reported. Six SNPs [rs17718511 (<I>P </I>= 0.026), rs17860502 (<I>P </I>= 0.024), KN0001820 (<I>P </I>= 0.045), rs60978485 (<I>P </I>= 0.007), rs17718737 (<I>P </I>= 0.02), and rs1422985 (<I>P </I>= 0.038)] and the haplotype TAA (rs60978485, rs6892205, rs2303064; <I>P </I>= 0.023) in the SPINK5 gene showed significant different allelic or genotypic distributions between the AD group and the control group. We also found that four SNPs [rs17718511 (<I>P </I>= 0.033), rs17860502 (<I>P </I>= 0.031), rs60978485 (<I>P </I>= 0.005), rs17718737 (<I>P </I>= 0.023)] and the haplotype TAA (<I>P </I>= 0.02) in the SPINK5 gene showed associations with the susceptibility of the allergic type of AD (ADe). In addition to this finding, we speculate that the SNPs from DEFB1 and SPINK5 affect the individual susceptibility to development of ADe in an additive manner. This study provides evidence for a significant interaction between allergens and the SPINK5 gene that may contribute to ADe susceptibility.</P>

A Study on Nonresponse Errors in the Internet Survey

Namkung, Pyong,Kim, Min Jung 한국통계학회 2002 Communications for statistical applications and me Vol.9 No.3

The advantage of internet survey compared to the traditional survey methods are speedy in data collection, cost-effective, high performed design and able to data process and analysis at the same time. The other side are difficult to select sample, come from serious nonresponse errors. We suggest the new internet survey method to the questionnaire design that have the high response rate, enough to advanced preparations and system stability.

Association of polymorphisms in genes encoding IL‐4, IL‐13 and their receptors with atopic dermatitis in a Korean population

Namkung, Jung‐,Hyun,Lee, Jong‐,Eun,Kim, Eugene,Kim, Hyun‐,Je,Seo, Eun‐,Young,Jang, Hye‐,Yoon,Shin, Eun‐,Soon,Cho, Eun‐,Young,Yang, Jun‐,Mo Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2011 Experimental dermatology Vol.20 No.11

<P><B>Abstract: </B> Th2‐dominated immune responses are believed to contribute to the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD). IL‐4 and IL‐13 are typical pleiotropic Th2 cytokines that play a central role in IgE‐dependent inflammatory reactions. Single‐nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in IL‐4 and IL‐13 have been reported in patients with allergic disease from numerous countries. Gene–gene interactions among genes have been identified in patients with asthma, although negative results have been reported. To investigate the associations of SNPs in these genes and the interactions between these genes in AD, we genotyped 23 SNPs of the IL‐4, IL‐13, IL‐4R, IL‐13Rα1 and IL‐13Rα2 genes for 1089 case‐control samples (631 AD patients and 458 controls) and analysed the SNPs and haplotypes in these genes. We also searched for gene–gene interactions among these five genes. Our data identified an association between rs3091307 and rs20541 in the IL‐13 gene and between rs2265753 and rs2254672 in the IL‐13Rα1 gene and the AD phenotype. In particular, three of the four SNPs were especially predictive of the allergic type of AD (ADe), and the haplotype TCGG in the IL‐13Rα1 gene showed significant association with AD, especially ADe. Furthermore, the combination of rs3091307 GG/ rs2265753 GG (IL‐13/IL‐13Rα1) conveyed a significantly higher risk for developing ADe. However, we did not identify any SNPs in the IL‐4, IL‐4R and IL‐13Rα2 genes that were associated with AD. As IL‐13Rα1 is most likely expressed in Th17 cells rather than in Th2 cells, these data suggest diversity in the classification of Th cells that needs to be verified in future studies.</P>

Multilateral approaches for investigation of particle stickiness of coal ash at low temperature fouling conditions

Namkung, Hueon,Kim, Hyung-Taek,Wang, Fuchen,Lin, Kuangfei,Yu, Guangsuo Springer-Verlag 2017 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.34 No.12

<P>Particle stickiness is a key parameter for increasing ash deposition in gasification process. We conducted multilateral investigations to evaluate particle stickiness of coal ash at low temperature fouling conditions through Watt and Fereday's viscosity model, dilatometry (DIL) and laser flash apparatus (LFA) technique. Seventeen coals were employed for ash deposition experiments under gasification condition through drop tube furnace (DTF). The low viscosity not only led to increasing ash deposition behavior, but also increasing the particle size of deposited ash. From DIL analysis, the ash sintering behavior increased with increasing temperature due to increase of particle stickiness. The high amount of Fe2O3, CaO and MgO components resulted in low sintering temperature and high reduction of physical length. Through LFA analysis, the thermal conductivity increased with increasing temperature, because of increasing particle stickiness. In addition, its value was correlated with the propensity of common fouling indices.</P>

Peripheral Serotonin: a New Player in Systemic Energy Homeostasis

Namkung, Jun,Kim, Hail,Park, Sangkyu Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology 2015 Molecules and cells Vol.38 No.12

Whole body energy balance is achieved through the coordinated regulation of energy intake and energy expenditure in various tissues including liver, muscle and adipose tissues. A positive energy imbalance by excessive energy intake or insufficient energy expenditure results in obesity and related metabolic diseases. Although there have been many obesity treatment trials aimed at the reduction of energy intake, these strategies have achieved only limited success because of their associated adverse effects. An ancient neurotransmitter, serotonin is among those traditional pharmacological targets for anti-obesity treatment because it exhibits strong anorectic effect in the brain. However, recent studies suggest the new functions of peripheral serotonin in energy homeostasis ranging from the endocrine regulation by gut-derived serotonin to the autocrine/paracrine regulation by adipocyte-derived serotonin. Here, we discuss the role of serotonin in the regulation of energy homeostasis and introduce peripheral serotonin as a possible target for anti-obesity treatment.

A New Species of Galloisiana (Grylloblattidae) from Kosudong-gul Cave in Korea

Namkung, Joon 한국곤충학회 1974 Korean journal of entomology Vol.4 No.2

한국의 동굴에서 Galloisiana가 종종 발견되지만 그 성숙한 자웅을 얻기는 힘든다. 저자는 1973年 겨울 남한강상류인 충북 단양군 고수동굴에서 성숙한 1♂, 1♀을 얻었다. 이는 지난번 발표한 Galloisiana biryongensis 전혀 다른 신종으로 밝혀졌으므로 이에 기재발표한다. 본종의 중요표징은 다음과 같다. (1) 몸길이 약 22mm의 중형종으로 뚜렷한 겹눈을 가지며 더듬이는 46-47마디이고, 그 셋째마디는 둘째마디의 약 3배의 길이이다. (3) 앞가슴판의 목피부판(The first cervical sclerite) 윗쪽 가에 4재적의 센털이 정열한다. (3) ♂의 제10배등판끝인 Supra-annal plate는 좌측이 일그러진 삼각형 꼴로 그 끝이 순하고 안쪽으로 굽어 있다. (4) 수생식기관의 바른쪽 원밑마디 (coxopodite)의 밑부끝에 투명한 단추꼴 돌기가 있으나 숨겨져 있어 외관상 잘 보이지 않는다. (5) 반전상 (Eveersible sac)은 작으며 음경의 양 모퉁이가 뿔꼴로 돌출하고 옆에는 갈구리꼴의 가시돌기가 있다. (6) 산란관의 상란관 끝은 미모의 제4마디의 $\frac{3}{4}$에 이르며, 그 밑부로부터 2/15 되는곳에 중란관의 밑부가 있다.