In this paper, a structural integrity on the test rig with assembly plug to perform intermediate examination is evaluated. Structural analysis results between the test rig with non assembly plug and assembly plug are compared, because the assembly plug has an effect on the flow of the coolant in the test rig. A equivalent stress value on the test rig with assembly plug is increased more than the stress on the test rig with non-assembly plug. A shape optimization of the assembly plug is performed to decrease the stress. Considering a connection with the transport tool, a optimized shape of the assembly plug is presented to minimize the stress on the test rig. Using the optimized assembly plug, the equivalent stress on the test rig with the optimized plug is less than the stress on the test rig with the non-optimized plug.

본 연구에서는 자외선 차단제품에서 오일의 극성도, 에멀젼의 종류, 제품의 점도, 증점제의 종류 그리고 광안정제 등이 자외선 차단 효율에 미치는 영향을 조사해 보았다. 그 결과 오일의 극성도 가 높으면 자외선 차단 효과는 높게 측정되었으며(Butyloctyl salicylate: SPF 44.10, PA 7.93), 반대로 오일의 극성도가 낮으면 자외선 차단 효과는 낮게 측정되었다(Dimethicone: SPF 16.40, PA 5.57). 에멀 젼의 종류는 O/W 에멀젼보다 유기 자외선 차단제가 외상에 존재하는 W/O 에멀젼에서 자외선 차단 효율이 더 높게 측정되었다. 제품의 점도는 높아질수록 자외선 차단 효율이 비례적으로 상승하는 경향을 나타내었으며, 증점제의 종류 및 유화입자 크기는 자외선 차단 효과에 미치는 영향이 크지 않았다. 또한 광안정제의 함유 여부도 자외선 차단 효율에 영향을 미치는 중요한 인자 중의 하나로 나타났다. 이러한 결과들은 자외선 차단제의 추가적인 증량이 없어도 자외선 차단 효율을 더 높일 수 있음을 의미하는 것 으로, 앞으로 자외선 차단제품 개발 시 경제적 효율성을 높이는데 큰 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.

This study was conducted in order to investigate the reduction activity of red ginseng extract (RGE; Panax ginseng, C. A. Meyer) on hydroxyl radical (·OH) using an electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrometer and spin-trapping techniques. ·OH generated by a Fenton Reaction System was trapped by 5, 5-dimethyl-l-pyrroline-N oxide (DMPO). The decay rate showed approximately pseudo-firs order kinetics over the period of measurement (by 10 min), and the half lifetime of the DMPO/·OH signal was estimated as approximately 8.15 min. However, the half lifetime of RGE/·OH was estimated as approximately 7.5 min, and the half lifetime of RGE was higher than that of DMPO/·OH adduct only. The order of reduction activities was ascorbic acid > N, Nʹ-dimethylthiourea (DMTU) > RGE > trolox > mannitol in the Fenton Reaction System. Thus, these observations indicate that RGE reaction with ·OH has relative reduction activity. The second-order rate constant of RGE/·OH may be 3.5~4.5 × 109 M-¹ ∙ S-¹.

In vivo redox reaction is involved in the processes of oxidative diseases. Thus, direct and non-invasive measurement of in vivo free radical reactions in living animals should be essential to understanding the roles of free radicals in pathophysiological phenomena. Electron spin resonance (ESR) technique has been utilized in analysis of free radicals, which are generated through imbalance of in vivo redox status. In vivo ESR/spin probe technique using nitroxide radicals as spin probes was developed for estimation of in vivo free radical reactions in whole living animals. This technique using a probe may become a powerful tool for use in clarifying mechanisms of disease and in monitoring pharmaceutical therapy. The application of ESR was introduced and discussed in this article.

Flavonoids are a large family of polyphenolic compounds synthesized by plants that have a common chemical structure. Flavonoids may be further divided into subclasses, Anthocyanidins, Flavan-3- ols, Flavanones, Flavonols, Flavones, Isoflavones. Flavonoids have antioxidant and antiradical activities. The antiradical efficacy of flavonoids have established structure-activity relationships (SAR) of the antioxidant activity. Reactivity of flavonoids is highly dependent on the configuration of OH groups on the flavonoid B and C rings, there being little contribution from A ring to antioxidant effectiveness. This short article presents the current knowledge on structural aspects on their free radical reactions of flavonoids.