The prevalence of cancer in companion dogs is growing nowadays with the increasing worldwide population of domestic dogs. Since there is a less established standard of care in veterinary medicine, investigational treatments, such as the development of biomarkers can be considered as a therapeutic intervention for early diagnosis. Despite the enormous efforts that have been invested in the search of biomarkers, still, there is a need for easy detection of significant biological markers for predicting canine cancers at an early stage. In this study, we have analyzed the expression pattern of previously reported 46 canine cancer-associated candidate genes in blood specimens using real-time qPCR. We hypothesized that analysis of gene expression in blood would provide preliminary evidence of local or systemic immunogenic response which further contribute to the easy and early diagnosis of canine cancer from blood specimen as an analytical tool. The datasets included a total of 22 blood samples collected from different breeds of dogs diagnosed with cancer and five from healthy normal dogs. RT-qPCR analysis was performed by employing the SYBR Green PCR mix to assess the expression of these 46 genes in a total of 27 samples. From our result, a total of nine genes (ROS1, C1QA, CD48, IL1b, TLR2, IL2R, CHI3L1, CTSS, and TLR7) were found to be significantly up-regulated (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01) in the cancer samples compared to non-cancer samples. The relative expression level of ROS1, C1QA, CD48, IL1b, TLR2, IL2R, CHI3L1, CTSS, and TLR7 genes was 5.74, 4.78, 3.94, 2.94, 2.57, 2.53, 2.50, 2.04, and 2.57, respectively, in cancer samples compared to non-cancer samples. Thus, our results reveal several highly expressed cancer genes that can be therapeutic target genes for further testing in canine cancers.

목적 : 멀티포컬 콘택트렌즈(MFCL) 착용 시 시각 피질에서 발생하는 ERP 변화를 확인하기 위하여 단초점 콘택트렌즈 착용 시 나타나는 ERP 변화와 비교하였다. 방법 : 안질환이 없는 근시안 20명 (여성 15명, 남성 5명, 평균 연령 24.00±0.51세)을 대상으로 하였으며, 단안 시력 0.00 logMAR 이하, -0.75 D 이상의 난시안, 0.50 D 이상의 부등시안, 조절력이 비정상적이거나 시력교정술을 받은 경우는 제외하였다. 단초점 콘택트렌즈(SVCL)와 낮은 가입도 중심부-근용 멀티포컬 콘택트렌즈를착용시킨 후 NeuroScan SynAmps 2 프로그램을 이용하여 시피질에서 일어나는 시각반응을 ERP로 기록하였다. P100 분석은 O1, O2 채널을 사용하고, N170 분석은 P7, PO7, P8 및 PO8 채널을 사용하였다. MFCL 착용 후 나타난 P100과 N170의 활성도(amplitude)와 반응시간(latency)은 SVCL 착용 후 나타난 값과 비교하였다. 결과 : MFCL 착용 시 단안과 양안에서의 P100 활성도는 SVCL 착용 시와 차이가 없었으나 P100 반응시간은 우세안에서 SVCL 착용 상태보다 길었다(p=0.036). MFCL 착용 시 우세안의 N170 활성도는 비우세안보다 작았고(p=0.001), 비우세안은 단초점 콘택트렌즈 착용 시보다 작았다(p=0.008). 그러나 양안에서 N170 활성도와 반응시간은 SVCL 착용 상태와 차이를 보이지 않았다(p=0.200), (p=0.249). 결론 : MFCL 착용 후 초기시각반응과 인식과정은 우세안에서는 저하되었지만, 양안 상태에서는 SVCL 착용시와 차이가 없었다. 따라서 MFCL 착용 후 나타나는 망막에 맺힌 흐린 상은 양안 융합과정에서 극복되어 시기능에 영향을 주지 않는 것으로 사료된다.

본 연구에서는 국내산 돌미나리에서 GABA생성능이 있 는 신규 유산균을 분리, 동정한 결과, Enteroccoccus casseliflavus로 확인되었다. 최근까지 Lactobacillus속과 같 은 GABA 생성 유산균에 대한 보고는 많이 되고 있고, 일 부 Enterococcs속 유산균도 보고되고 있으나 E. casseliflavus 종에 대한 보고는 없었다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 E. casseliflavus PL05 균주에 대한 GABA 생성 최적 조건을 찾기 위하여 배지의 유형, 생육 온도, 초기 pH 조건, 배양 시간, MGS 농도 및 탄소원을 포함한 다양한 조건을 테스 트하였다. PL05 균주는 MRS 혹은 TSB 배지보다 BHI 배 지에서 생육이 잘 되었으며, 배지의 초기 pH는 7-9 조건 에서 가장 생육이 왕성하였고, GABA 생성 조건 역시 유 사한 결과로 확인되었다. GABA의 기질에 해당하는 MSG 의 농도별 GABA 생성량을 조사한 결과, 7%에서 가장 높 은 생성량을 나타내었으나 5%에서도 유사한 수준으로 확 인되어 효율적인 측면에서 5%가 적합할 것으로 판단된다. 탄소원에 따른 생육 및 GABA 생성량은 말토오스를 사용 하였을 때 가장 높은 것으로 확인되었고, 이러한 최적의 조건들로 최종 테스트를 진행한 결과, 24시간째 140.06±0.71 mM의 GABA가 생성되었고, 전환율은 78.95%로 확인되 었다. 또한 반코마이신을 포함한 10개의 항생제에 대한 감 수성을 조사한 결과 내성이 없는 것을 확인하였다.

Because sows are industrially vital for swine production, monitoring for their health or disorder status is important to ensure high reproductive performance. Especially, ambient temperature changes in different season, especially during summer, are directly influenced to the reproductive performance of sows. Although the serum biochemical parameters are widely applied in the veterinary medicine with wide ranges for the physiological process, the values are also influenced by several factors such as age, breed, gender, and stress. In addition, domestic sows in Koreaspecific reference interval (RI) for serum biochemistry has not been established yet. Therefore, the present study was aimed to evaluate seasonal variation of RIs in the serum biochemistry in domestic sows in Korea at different seasons and to establish normal RIs using a RI finding program (Reference Value Advisor). Significant difference (p < 0.05) on the different seasons were identified in several serum biochemical parameters including BUN, CRE, GGT, GLU, ALB, TP, LDH and Na in sows. Therefore, we further established RIs, specific in domestic sows in Korea regardless of season. The established RIs based on the serum biochemical values provide a baseline for interpreting biochemical results in the domestic sows in Korea, regardless of seasonal effect. It may contribute to develop a strategy for better reproductive performance by improving breeding management practice and evaluating health of pig herds, which facilitate to avert the economic loss in summer infertility in sows.

A 13-year-old mixed dog was referred to the animal medical center, Gyeongsang National University. Lung masses were diagnosed at the left cranial and caudal lobes through diagnostic imaging, and consequently, left pneumonectomy was performed using a self-cutting linear endoscopic stapler. The pulmonary arteries, veins, and bronchus of each lung lobe were sealed and resected at once, and any air leakage or bleeding was not observed after the surgery. Compared to the conventional ligation method, the self-cutting linear endoscopic stapler has the advantage of significantly reducing the operation time and enabling simple and reliable sealing.

목적: 본 연구에서는 근시도에 따라 나누어 동공크기에 의한 굴절이상도의 차이에 영향을 미치는 요인을 알아보고자 하였다. 방법 : 안경원을 방문하여 i.profilerplus(Zeiss, Berlin, Germany) 검사를 시행 받은 18~56세의 성인 73명 (73안)을 대상으로 하였다. 대상자를 경도 근시, 중등도 근시, 그리고 고도 근시로 분류하였다. 각 근시 그룹에서 동공크기(5, 3 mm)에 따른 구면렌즈 대응치의 차이를 비교하였다. Multiple regression analysis를 시행하여 각 근시 그룹에서 동공크기에 따른 평균 구면렌즈 대응치의 차이에 영향을 미치는 인자를 평가하였다. 결과 : 평균 구면렌즈 대응치는 5 mm에 비해 3 mm일 때 경도 근시(–1.99±0.76 D와 -1.68±0.72 D), 중등도 근시(–4.24±0.97 D와 -4.04±0.90 D), 그리고 고도 근시(-8.06±1.51 D와 -7.95±1.40 D) 모두 유의하게 낮았다. 경도와 고도 근시에서는 구면수차와 수직코마수차가 동공크기에 따른 평균 구면렌즈 대응치의 차이에 영향을 미쳤으며, 중등도 근시에서는 구면수차가 동공크기에 따른 평균 구면렌즈 대응치의 차이에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 결론 : 근시도에 따라 동공크기가 변화할 경우 고위수차가 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났으며, 안경사는 근시안의 경우 야간시에서 흐린 이미지로 인한 불편함의 가능성이 있음을 이해하고 안경처방을 해야 할 것으로 생각한다.

To investigate the perceptions and attitudes of dental hygienists toward radiation safety management in Korea. A total of 800 dental hygienists were randomly selected for an anonymous survey, and 203 of them participated. The questionnaire items included the following: sex, career period, type of installed radiographic equipment, recognition of the diagnostic reference level (DRL), participation in radiation safety education, and attitudes toward radiation protection for both patients and dental hygienists. The participants were divided into two groups according to their years of experience (< 10 years versus ≥ 10 years). The difference between the groups was investigated according to frequency distribution. Fisher’s exact test or Pearson’s chi-square (χ2) test was used as appropriate. A regression analysis was performed to investigate the impact of wearing a thyroid collar for personnel protection during patient radiation exposure. The types of installed radiographic equipment included panoramic radiography (96.1%), cephalometric radiography (76.9%), intraoral radiography (72.9%), and cone-beam computed tomography (69.5%). Significant differences were observed in the learning pathway for the DRL (Fisher’s exact test, p < 0.05), satisfaction with radiation safety education (Pearson’s χ2 test = 5.3975, Pr = 0.02), and use of personnel radiation monitoring systems (Pearson’s χ2 test = 18.1233, Pr = 0.000) between the groups. Significant differences were also observed in personnel protection using a thyroid collar and patient protection during panoramic radiography (odds ratio = 14.2). Dental hygienists with more than 10 years of experience were more satisfied with radiation safety education and more interested in radiation monitoring. Considering career experience, customized, continuous, and effective radiation safety management education should be provided.

The growth characterization and enzyme productivity of halotolerant microorganisms isolated from the Nakdong River estuary wetland in Korea were investigated in this study. The isolation of halotolerant microorganisms was carried out through their cultivation at 37oC for several days using a marine agar medium. After a single-colony isolation, 16 pure colonies were obtained, and phylogenetic analysis was done using 16S-based ID service in the EzBioCloud database. The isolated strains were divided into 3 phyla, 5 families, 7 genera, and 13 species. Possible industrial applications of the strains were confirmed upon testing for amylolytic, lipolytic, and proteolytic activity to confirm the possible production of hydrolytic enzymes, growth at a pH range of 5 to 9, and various salt concentrations being tested. Thirteen strains possessed at least one enzyme activity, and 5 strains possessed 2 enzyme activities. Eight strains could tolerate up to 10% NaCl concentration. This result indicated that isolated strains had shown the possible application in food and cosmetic industries. Therefore, this study would contribute to securing domestic biological resources and improving hydrolytic enzyme activity using these strains.

For application in nuclear decommissioning, underwater laser cutting studies were conducted on thick stainless-steel plates for various cutting directions using a 6 kW fiber laser. For cutting along the horizontal direction with horizontal laser irradiation, the maximum cutting speed was 110 mm∙min−1 for a 48 mm thick stainless-steel plate. For cutting along the vertical direction with horizontal laser irradiation, a maximum speed of 120 mm∙min−1 was obtained for the same thickness, which confirmed that the cutting performance was similar but slightly better. Moreover, when cutting with vertically downward laser irradiation, the maximum cutting speed was 120 mm∙min−1 for a plate of the same thickness. Thus, the cutting performance for vertical irradiation was nearly identical to that for horizontal irradiation. In conclusion, it was possible to cut thick stainless-steel plates regardless of the laser irradiation and cutting directions, although the assist gas rose up due to buoyancy. These observations are expected to benefit laser cutting procedures during the actual dismantling of nuclear facilities.