• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.72-76
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• 1972

2,2'-methylene bis(3,4,6-trichloroacetoxy benzene)을 모체로 한 7가지 hydroxyamine 유도체의 13가지 균주에 대한 항균성을 paper disk method와 tube dilution method에 의하여 얻은 결과는 다음과 같다. 1) hydroxyamine유도체 중에서 -OH기가 meta위치에 있는 유도체가 다른 유도체보다 항균력이 강하고, para위치에 -OH기가 있는 화합물은 전연 어느 균에도 항균력이 없으며, para위치에 있는 -OH기의 H대신에 $CH_{3-}$기가 치환된 유도체도 항균력이 별로 강하지가 않았다. 2) $-NH\;OH,\;-NH\;CH_2\;CH_2OH$ 및 $-N\;(CH_2\;CH_2\;OH)_2$화합물 중에서 -NH OH화합물이 가장 강하고 나머지 두 화합물은 몇 가지 균주에 대하여 약간의 항균력을 나타내었다. 3) 모든 합성화합물 중에서 -NH OH화합물의 항균력이 제일 강했으며 Brevibacterium ammoniagenes에 대한 M.I.C.는 $1.6{\mu}g/ml$이며, S. aureus와 Bacillus subtilis에 대한 M.I.C.는 $5{\mu}g/ml$이었다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.288-295
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• 2014

Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the synergistic antibacterial effect of xylitol and ursolic acid (UA) against oral biofilms in vitro. Materials and Methods: S. mutans UA 159 (wild type), S. mutans KCOM 1207, KCOM 1128 and S. sobrinus ATCC 33478 were used. The susceptibility of S. mutans to UA and xylitol was evaluated using a broth microdilution method. Based on the results, combined susceptibility was evaluated using optimal inhibitory combinations (OIC), optimal bactericidal combinations (OBC), and fractional inhibitory concentrations (FIC). The anti-biofilm activity of xylitol and UA on Streptococcus spp. was evaluated by growing cells in 24-well polystyrene microtiter plates for the biofilm assay. Significant mean differences among experimental groups were determined by Fisher's Least Significant Difference (p < 0.05). Results: The synergistic interactions between xylitol and UA were observed against all tested strains, showing the FICs < 1. The combined treatment of xylitol and UA inhibited the biofilm formation significantly and also prevented pH decline to critical value of 5.5 effectively. The biofilm disassembly was substantially influenced by different age of biofilm when exposed to the combined treatment of xylitol and UA. Comparing to the single strain, relatively higher concentration of xylitol and UA was needed for inhibiting and disassembling biofilm formed by a mixed culture of S. mutans 159 and S. sobrinus 33478. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that xylitol and UA, synergistic inhibitors, can be a potential agent for enhancing the antimicrobial and anti-biofilm efficacy against S. mutans and S. sobrinus in the oral environment.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.95-106
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• 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of coniferous essential oils (EOs) blended films on insect repellence and crop productivity. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film is widely used, especially in agriculture and for food packaging. Ethylene vinyl acetate was blended with LDPE to reduce volatilization of EOs. An EO from Japanese cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) was incorporated into the blend film to conduct field research on antimicrobial and insect repellent properties. Among the various concentrations of EO, the highest concentration (2.5%) showed the highest efficiency in terms of pesticidal activity. The ability to inhibit microbial growth can be explained by the lipophilic properties of the EO component, and many studies have already demonstrated this. Agricultural films containing all types of EO have been tested on various crops such as chili, cucumber, Korean melon and have been able to verify their effectiveness in avoiding pests and increasing yields. From these results, it was found that it is reasonable to use a modified film such as a composite film containing an EO for agriculture. Thus, the modified film containing EO has undoubtedly shown impressive potential for reducing the use of pesticides in a variety of ways, not only for agricultural mulching film but also for food and agricultural product packaging. This product is an environmentally friendly chemical and is safe for agricultural and industrial and food packaging applications, among others. In particular, the use of agricultural films significantly reduces the use of pesticides, suggesting that farmers can increase their incomes by reducing working hours and costs, and increasing production.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.445-450
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• 2019

최근 화장품을 사용하는 소비자들이 원료 안전성에 관심이 크다. 그 중에서도 천연방부제에 대한 관심이 증가하고 있으며 파라벤류 방부제를 배제한 화장품에 대한 수요가 증가함에 따라 합성 방부제를 항균성의 에센셜 오일로 대체하는 방안이 고려되고 있다. 에센셜 오일의 항균 효과는 주요 활성 화합물 사이의 성분, 농도 및 상호작용에 따라 달라진다. 효과적인 방부제는 최소 농도에서도 광범위한 균주에 대한 항균 활성이 있어야 한다. 모든 방부제는 농도가 증가할수록 피부 자극, 알레르기 반응을 일으킬 수 있음을 고려해야 한다. 소비자들은 천연 유래 에센셜 오일은 안전하다고 인지하고 있으나, 일부는 접촉 알레르기나 광독성 반응을 일으킬 수 있으므로 주의해야 한다. 이처럼 천연방부제 또한 최대의 방부효과와 낮은 독성의 균형을 잡는 것이 중요하며, 본 논문은 항균 특성에 초점을 맞춘 에센셜 오일에 대한 특징, 화장품 방부제로서의 효능과 안전성에 대해 기술한다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제31권9호
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• pp.1200-1209
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• 2021

Sepsis is an acute inflammatory response that leads to life-threatening complications if not quickly and adequately treated. Cytolysin, hemolysin, and pneumolysin are toxins produced by gram-positive bacteria and are responsible for resistance to antimicrobial drugs, cause virulence and lead to sepsis. This work assessed the effects of aloe-emodin (AE) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) on sepsis-associated gram-positive bacterial toxins. Standard and antibiotic-resistant Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pneumonia bacterial strains were cultured in the dark with varying AE concentrations and later irradiated with 72 J/cm^-2 light. Colony and biofilm formation was determined. CCK-8, Griess reagent reaction, and ELISA assays were done on bacteria-infected RAW264.7 cells to determine the cell viability, NO, and IL-1β and IL-6 pro-inflammatory cytokines responses, respectively. Hemolysis and western blot assays were done to determine the effect of treatment on hemolysis activity and sepsis-associated toxins expressions. AE-mediated PDT reduced bacterial survival in a dose-dependent manner with 32 ㎍/ml of AE almost eliminating their survival. Cell proliferation, NO, IL-1β, and IL-6 cytokines production were also significantly downregulated. Further, the hemolytic activities and expressions of cytolysin, hemolysin, and pneumolysin were significantly reduced following AE-mediated PDT. In conclusion, combined use of AE and light (435 ± 10 nm) inactivates MRSA, S. aureus (ATCC 29213), S. pneumoniae (ATCC 49619), MDR-S. pneumoniae, E. faecalis (ATCC 29212), and VRE (ATCC 51299) in an AE-dose dependent manner. AE and light are also effective in reducing biofilm formations, suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokines, hemolytic activities, and inhibiting the expressions of toxins that cause sepsis.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.49-54
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• 2019

Objective: Antibiotic resistance is a global health problem and threatens health of societies. These problems have led to a search for alternative approaches such as combination therapy. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of caffeine and omeprazole in combination with gentamicin or ciprofloxacin against standard and clinically resistant isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Methods: The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) values of different agents against bacterial strains were determined. The interaction of non- antibiotic drugs with gentamicin and ciprofloxacin was studied in vitro using a checkerboard method and calculating fraction inhibitory concentration index (FICI). Verapamil as efflux pump inhibitor was used to evaluate the possible mechanism of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Results: The MIC and MBC values of gentamicin against bacterial strains were in the range of $20-80{\mu}g/ml$ and $40-200{\mu}g/ml$, respectively. Caffeine and omeprazole had no intrinsic inhibitory activity against tested microorganisms. However, upon combination of caffeine with antibiotics, the synergistic effects were observed. Verapamil was able to reduce the MIC values of gentamicin (4 folds) only in some bacterial strains. Conclusion: These findings indicated that caffeine was effective in removing bacterial infection caused by S. aureus and E. coli. The relevant mechanisms of antibiotic resistance were not related to the drug efflux.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.220-233
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• 2019

Bacterial lysates have become a common ingredient for natural health care. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) could serve as potential candidates for lysate production: the lactic acids produced by LAB have been utilized for their moisturizing, antimicrobial, and rejuvenating effects, while other substances provide topical benefits and health effects for the skin. Our study aimed to obtain lysate from a LAB S. macedonicus MBF 10-2 through an optimized fermentation using the Response Surface Methodology. Strain MBF10-2 was cultivated in a 2L fermenter tank in de Man Rogosa and Sharpe (MRS) medium and in plant-based peptone modified MRS, i.e. Soy-peptone and Vegitone. The duration and the medium composition (dextrose and soy peptone or proteose peptone) were adjusted to obtain an optimum production of cell lysate. Central Composite Design was employed for Design Expert 7.0.0 by adjusting 3 factors: dextrose (1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%), soy or proteose peptone (0.5%, 0.75%, 1%, 1.25% and 1.5%), and duration of fermentation (8, 10, 12 14, and 16 h for MRS-Soy peptone and 15, 17, 19, 21, and 23 h for MRS Vegitone). Bacteriocin-Like Inhibitor Substance activity of lysate and pH were used as indicators. The optimum condition for lysate production using MRS Soy Peptone and Vegitone are as follows: dextrose concentration 2.5%, plant-based peptone 1.25%, while optimum fermentation duration were 11.18 h (MRS Soy Peptone) and 17 h (MRS Vegitone) with a starter concentration of 10% at $OD_{600nm}$ $0.2{\pm}0.05$. However, the standard MRS medium produced better quality lysate compared to MRS plant-based peptones.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.157-159
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• 2019

낙동강 주변에서 채취한 토양으로부터 분리한 Pseudomonas fluorescens NBC275 (Pf275) 균주는 식물과 곤충에 병을 일으키는 곰팡이류에 우수한 항균력을 보였다. 본 연구에서는 Pf275 균주의 전체염기서열을 해독하고 분석하였는데, 총 염기서열은 6,610,362 bp였고, GC 함량은 60.9%였다. 염색체는 5,869개의 단백질을 암호화하였고, 16개의 rRNA와 65개의 tRNA로 구성되어 있었다. 유전체의 분석을 통해 항균력을 나타내는 2차 대사산물을 암호화하는 유전자를 확인할 수 있었는데, Pf275 균주는 pyoverdine, 2, 4-diacetylphloroglucinol 및 phenazine 등의 항균물질을 생산하였고, 이들 대사산물에 의해 항균력 및 생물방제효과를 나타내는 것으로 판단된다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.447-451
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• 2019

본 연구는 건강식품으로 많이 사용되는 32종의 약용식물에 대한 헬리코박터 파이로리 항균효과를 살펴보기 위해서 디자인되었다. 연구에 사용된 약용식물은 모든 사람들이 매일 먹을 수 있는 것으로 H.pylori 활성에 대한 디스크 확산법을 이용하여 32종의 약용식물 추출물을 사용하였고 Amoxicillin sodium (150mg/ml,일동제약)과 메트로니다졸 (Metronidazol, 50mg/ml)을 대조군으로 사용하였다. 투명한 영역의 면적을 측정하고 그 면적이 더 큰 크기가 H. pylori에 많은 효과가 있다고 평가했다. 이 연구의 결과, 고련피 억제 값은 $372.90mm^2$로 가장 높았고, 둘째, 오배자 $358.30mm^2$, 그리고 청호 $348.32mm^2$이었다. 양성 대조군인 Metronidazole (50mg / ml CJ) 값은 $503,29mm^2$이었다. 향후 H. pylori 억제를 위해 다양한 약용식물의 항균소재개발이 가치가 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.286-288
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• 2019

벼 종자에서 분리한 Pseudomonas parafulva PpaJBCS1880 (PpaJBCS1880) 균주는 lipopeptide를 분비하여 식물의 세균 병원균에 대해 강력한 항균력을 나타냈다. 또한, PpaJBCS1880는 콩불마름병의 발생을 억제하였을 뿐만 아니라, 벼의 생육을 촉진하였다. 이에 따라, 본 연구에서는 PpaJBCS1880 균주의 전체염기서열을 해독하고 분석하였는데, 총 염기서열은 5,208,480 bp였고, GC 함량은 63.4%였다. 염색체는 4,487개의 단백질을 암호화하였고, 19개의 rRNA와 74개의 tRNA로 구성되어 있었다. 유전체의 분석을 통해 2차 대사산물인 lipopeptide, pyoverdine, phenazine 및 hydrogen cyanide 등을 생산하는 것을 확인하였는데, 이들 대사산물에 의해 항균력, 생물방제 및 생육촉진 효과를 나타내는 것으로 판단된다.