In abalones, interspecific hybridization has been suggested as a possible means to increase production and desired traits for the industry. In Korea, Haliotis gigantea is considered a species with a larger size and higher temperature tolerance than H. discus hannai. However, H. discus hannai is considered the most valuable and popular fishery resource due to its better acceptance and higher market prices. Thus, viable interspecific hybrids have been produced by artificial inseminating H. gigantea eggs with H. discus hannai sperm. However, the reciprocal hybrid cross was not successful. In this study, the hybridity and the growth and thermal tolerance performance of the interspecific hybrids were examined. A combination of various assays revealed maximum growth occurrence at 21℃ and the higher growth rate in the hybrids than that of H. discus hannai parent. In addition, the growth and survival at high-temperature (28℃) of the hybrids was equivalent to that of the highly tolerant H. gigantea parent, suggesting new possibilities to overcome the mass mortality in H. discus hannai during high temperature periods of summer season in Korea. Furthermore, the induced interspecific hybrid status was confirmed by the presence of species-specific bands for each parental species of the random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) profiles using universal rice primer (URP), which could be used as speciesspecific markers to distinguish the hybrids and their parental species.

STCW협약에 따른 기초안전(재)교육 및 상급안전(재)교육 등과 같은 선원 해상생존교육은 해상에서 비상상황이 발생할 경우 선 원들의 생존율을 증대시켜줄 수 있는 필수교육이다. 그리고 IMO 모델코스에 따른 선원안전교육을 효과적으로 수행하기 위해서는 선원들 이 다양한 안전장비에 대한 이론 및 실습교육이 병행되는 것이 매우 중요하다. 따라서 이 연구는 IMO 모델코스에서 요구하는 해상생존교 육과정에 근거한 실습시설을 파악하고, 국내외 교육기관의 운영 실례를 바탕으로 관련 시설을 비교·분석하여 선원 안전교육시설 개선방 안을 다음과 같이 마련하였다. 첫째, 해상탈출설비(슬라이드, 슈트 등) 등과 같은 최신화된 교육장비를 비치하여, 선원들이 다양한 안전장 비를 직접 체험할 수 있는 교육환경을 구축해야 한다. 둘째, 조파, 풍동, 강우, 암막장치 등과 같은 해상환경 재현시설의 설치하여 학습자 가 현실적인 비상상황을 직·간접적으로 체험해 볼 수 있는 교육환경의 구축해야 한다. 셋째, 체험교육, 시청각교육, 시뮬레이터 교육과 더 불어 가상현실 교육장비를 통한 층위별 맞춤교육을 개발하고 확대시킬 필요가 있다.

Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF, CCN2) is one of the multi-functional secreted proteins which belong to CCN family of cysteine-rich growth factors. CTGF is known to have pivotal roles in embryonic endochondral ossification but its role in relevance to periodontitis is never been determined. To identify new molecular mediators associated with periodontitis-induced bone resorption, we have analyzed publicly available GEO database and found the markedly augmented CTGF mRNA expression in periodontitis gingival tissues. The existence of CTGF significantly enhanced mature osteoclasts survival which accompanied by reduction in TUNEL-positive nuclei and PARP cleavage. These results may provide another line of evidence the CTGF mediated prolonged osteoclast survival and subsequent increased bone resorption in the periodontitis patients.

Acute and chronic toxicities of methyl ethyl ketone and methanol were investigated on Paronychiurus kimi (Collembola), for evaluating the potential effects of accidental exposures of these chemical substances on the terrestrial environments. This study was undertaken to establish a toxicity database for these chemical substances, which was required for the preparation of the response compensation and liability act for agricultural production and environmental damage. The 7-d acute toxicity and 28-d chronic toxicity were conducted using the OECD artificial soil spiked with varying, serially diluted concentrations of methyl ethyl ketone and methanol. Mortality was recorded after 7-d and 28-d of exposures, and the number of juveniles were determined after 28-d of exposure in the chronic toxicity test. In both assessments, methanol was more toxic than methyl ethyl ketone in terms of mortality (LC50) and reproduction (EC50). The 7-d LC50 of methyl ethyl ketone and methanol were 762 and 2378 mg kg-1 soil dry wt., respectively, and the 28-d LC50s were 6063 and 1857 mg kg-1 soil dry wt., respectively. The 28-d EC50 of methyl ethyl ketone and methanol were 265 and 602 mg kg-1 soil dry wt., respectively. Comparison of results obtained in this study with literature data revealed that P. kimi was more sensitive to methanol than other soil invertebrates. However, given the high volatility of the chemicals tested in this study, further studies are necessary to improve the current test guideline, or to develop new test guidelines for an accurate assessment of chemicals that require toxicity databases for chemical accidents.

For the effective seedling production of the hard shelled mussel, Mytilus coruscus, this study assessed the effects of the dietary value of live food, density, water temperature and salinity on growth and survival rate of the larvae. The optimal survival rate and growth rate were examined under differing conditions of water temperature, salinity, and rearing density for 30 days. The three groups were provided different feeding organisms, such as Isochrysis galbana and Teleaulax suecica. The mixtures were provided at a rate of 5×104 cell mL-1. The best growth was observed in the group with conditions 21℃ water temperature (16.2±9.1 μm), 33 psu of salinity (16.82±3.9 μm), 2500 individual m-2 (17.2±5.9 μm), and fed with 5×104 cell mL-1 of I. galbana and T. suecica mixture (16.0±7.3 μm). The highest survival rate was found in the group at conditions 18℃ water temperature (66.4%), 33 psu of salinity (24.4%), 2500 individual m-2 (65.8%), and fed with 5×104 cell mL-1 of I. galbana and T. suecica mixture (58.8%). We therefore conclude that the suitable culture conditions for the stable production of hard shelled mussel artificial seedlings was at 18 to 21℃ of temperature, 30 to 33 psu of salinity, 2500 to 5000 individual m-2 of rearing density, and feeding supplement of 5×104 cell mL-1 of I. galbana and T. suecica mixture under semi running water system.

영상검사의 이상소견을 주소로 내원한 46세 여자 환자가 다발성 간 전이를 동반한 췌장 신경내분비종양으로 진단되었다. 표적치료제를 투여하였으며 두 차례의 간동맥화학색전술을 시행한 뒤 유문보존췌십이지장절제술을 시행하였다. 종양의 수술적 절제와 병리검사를 시행한 결과 췌장 신경내분비종양 grade 2로 확인되었다. 수술 이후 4차례의 간동맥화학색전술을 추가적으로 시행하였다. 1년 후 진행한 추적관찰 결과 간의 양쪽 엽에 전이된 종양의 크기가 증가한 것이 확인되어 복강경을 통한 좌외측구역절제술을 시행하였다. 2년 6개월 경과한 후 추적관찰을 진행한 결과 간 전이가 재발하여 7번째 간동맥 화학색전술을 시행하였고, 현재까지 추가적인 치료를 시행하지 않고 장기 생존 중이다. 본 증례를 통해 다발성 간 전이가 동반된 췌장내분비종양 환자애서 간동맥화학색전술, 원발 부위의 절제, 전이 부위 제거 및 분자표적치료 등을 환자의 상태에 맞게 복합적으로 적용시켜 치료할 수 있다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 결과적으로 간 전이를 동반한 췌장내분비종양 환자의 경우 다양한 치료방법을 적극적으로 적용시켜 생존 기간을 늘릴 수 있다고 사료된다.

To determine the optimum water temperature (a temperature which minimizes metabolic activities and stress in fish) for long distance transportation of red-spotted grouper (Epinephelus akaara), by evaluating the behavior, survival and physiological and hematological responses to variable water temperature conditions (9, 12, 15, 18 and 21℃) for 48 hours. Fish exposed to 9℃ died at 48 hours exposure, but those exposed to 12, 15, 18 and 21℃ treatment groups all survived. Fish in the 15, 18 and 21℃ exposure groups exhibited normal swimming, while those exposed to 12℃ were observed to be stationary at the bottom of the tank. The plasma cortisol and glucose concentration were higher in fish exposed to 12℃ than at other temperature conditions. The fish in the 12 and 15℃ groups had significantly higher hematocrit (Ht) and hemoglobin (Hb) than those in the 18 and 21℃ groups (P<0.05). Levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), NH3 and osmolality showed a pattern similar to the levels of plasma cortisol, while alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and total protein did not significantly vary among the experimental groups. These results indicate that the optimum water temperature for long distance transportation of the red-spotted grouper is 15℃.

Callosobruchus chinensis (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) is a cosmopolitan pest of stored grain legumes. This study assessed the effects of short-term exposure to low-temperatures (4, 0, and -4℃) and seven durations of storage (1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 days) on the survival, development, and adult performance of C. chinensis in laboratory. The effects were studied on three life stages (egg, larva [2-3 instar], and pupa) of C. chinensis. The results showed that low-temperature have significant effects on the life variables of C. chinensis. Among the stages, egg and pupa stages were most sensitive to low-temperature. The very low survival rates of eggs and no pupa survived at –4℃ after 10 days storage. Cold exposure at -4℃ not only increased egg and pupa mortality, but the negative effects also transmitted to the larvae and pupa developed from these eggs. Increasing the duration of cold exposure further reduced survival rates. Low-temperature treatments have also affected on the adult performances such as adult weight. However, there were not any negative effects of low-temperatures on the seed germination. The life variables of C. chinensis are discussed in terms of targeting particular susceptibilities to low-temperatures in different storage duration as an alternative to chemical treatments.

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of transfer temperature of epididymis on survival rate of semen and development ability of B6D2F1 mice embryos. No significant differences were noted in the survival rate of semen (59.0% ± 0.1 vs. 47.6% ± 0.1), in vitro fertilization rate (90.7% ± 0.1 vs. 90.7% ± 0.1), developmental rate (90.0% ± 0.1 vs. 90.0% ± 0.1), and blastocysts formation rate (53.1% ± 0.2 vs. 52.3% ± 0.2) between groups. (NS; P>0.05). However, the zona hatched rate was significantly higher in the 4°C group compared to those of the 37°C group (47.8% ± 0.1 vs. 25.6% ± 0.2; p<0.05). When it comes to cell numbers of blastocysts, the % ICM (/total cells) was significantly higher in the group of 4°C compared to the 37°C (27.0% ± 0.1 vs. 18.3% ± 0.1; p<0.05). However there were no differences in total cell numbers (72.7 ± 31.6 vs. 62.0 ± 36.6), ICM cell numbers (17.0 ± 7.8 vs. 14.6 ± 8.6), TE cell numbers (55.8 ± 29.8 vs. 64.0 ± 24.4), the ratio of ICM:TE (1:4.2 ± 4.1 vs. 1:6.4 ± 7.2) between two groups (NS; P>0.05).Taken altogether, it is expected to achieve the best developmental ability of B6D2F1 mice embryos in the transfer temperature of epididymis. Also these results can provide fundamental data to maximize culture condition for in vitro fertilization on B6D2F1 mice. In future, therefore, it is expected that results herein might be applied for in vitro culture of human embryos.

Effect of heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Zn) on the survival and population growth rates (PGR) of marine rotifer, Brachionus plicatilis were examined. B. plicatilis were exposed to Cd, Cu and Zn for 24 h to determine their survival and 72 h to determine their PGR. Survival rates in the control groups were greater than 90%. They were decreased with increasing concentrations of Cd, Cu and Zn. Survival rates were reduced in a concentration-dependent manner. Significant reduction in survival rates after exposure to Cd, Cu and Zn at concentration greater than 40.00, 0.13 and 10.00 mg L-1, respectively. PGR in the control groups were greater than 0.50. They were decreased with increasing concentrations of heavy metals. PGR were reduced in a concentrationdependent manner. Significant reduction in PGR after exposure to Cd, Cu and Zn occurred at concentration greater than 12.5, 0.06 and 1.00 mg L-1, respectively. The order of heavy metal toxicity based on PGR was Cu>Zn>Cd, with EC50 (50% Effective Concentration) values of 0.12, 6.15 and 21.41 mg L-1, respectively. The lowest-observed-effective-concentrations (LOEC) of PGR after exposure to Cd, Cu and Zn were 12.50, 0.06 and 1.00 mg L-1, respectively. The No-observedeffective- concentrations (NOEC) of PGR after exposure to Cd, Cu and Zn were 6.25, 0.03 and 0.01 mg L-1, respectively, in marine ecosystems have toxic effects on PGR of B. plicatilis. These results suggest that the PGR of B. plicatilis are useful tool to assess the effect of heavy metals on primary consumers in marine natural ecosystems.

The survival rate and number of parasitized host of Encarsia formosa Gahan and Eretmocerus eremicus Rose were observed at low temperature conditions (6, 8, 10 and 12 ± 1oC, RH 70 ± 10%, in dark condition. Mummy of Encarsia formosa was stored at 12oC, for 70% of the mummies survived for 10 days. After 6-days storage at 12oC, number of parasitized host of the parasitoids was decreased to 35.9 (67.6%, compared to control). Mummy of Eretmocerus eremicus was stored at 12oC, and 70% of the mummies survived for 14 days. After 6-days storage at 12oC, number of parasitized host was decreased to 31.6 (83.6%, compared to control). Our results suggest that 12oC was most suitable temperature for storage of Encarsia formosa and Eretmocerus eremicus.

현재 국내바지락 양식 산업은 연안선 변화, 양식 환경악화로 생산량이 감소하는 반면, 수입량 급증으로 인한 어려움에 직면해 있다. 현 실태를 극복하고 지속적인 양식을 위해 서식환경을 종합적으로 이해하는 것이 중요하며, 바지락의 서식환경은 양식장의 생산력과 밀접한 관련이 있다. 본 연구에서는 2015년 6월부터 2016년 5월까지 근소만에 위치한 파도와 법산 갯벌어장에 대하여 생존(입도, 해수 유동), 성장(Chlorophyll a, DIN, DIP, 노출시간), 환경(수온, DO, 퇴적물 COD, IL)을 이용하여 서식환경 특성을 구명하였다. 조사결과 파도(최대값; 모래함량 48.76 %, 해수 유속 10.59 cm/s, Chlorophyll a 12.70 ug/L, 노출시간 3시간, DO 18.65 mg/L)는 법산(최대값; 모래함량 37.40 %, 해수 유속 6.02 cm/s, Chlorophyll a 6.41 ug/L, 노출시간 7시간, DO 14.81 mg/L)보다 높은 유속과 모래함량, 풍부한 DO와 영양염으로 바지락 서식에 유리한 조건을 가지고 있었으며, 실제로도 더 높은 서식밀도를 나타내었다. 본 연구는 파도와 법산 바지락 서식지 환경을 파악하여 근소만 갯벌어장의 최적 관리 방안 및 잠재적 적지선정을 위한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있다.