Publications by authors named "Jiyoung Gong"
Article Synopsis
- Polyethylene is durable but doesn't break down easily due to its simple hydrocarbon structure; biodegradation needs oxidation to begin.
- Galleria mellonella, a type of insect, can oxidize polyethylene on its own, and researchers have identified two candidate enzymes (CYP6B2-GP04 and CYP6B2-13G08) from its midgut that efficiently facilitate this process.
- The study revealed that the Phe118 residue in CYP6B2-GP04 is crucial for hydrocarbon interaction, and enhanced versions of this enzyme show promise for improving polyethylene biodegradation and reducing plastic waste.
Identification and characterization of microplastics in human nasal samples.
Int Forum Allergy Rhinol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Human nasal cavity samples were analyzed for the presence of microplastics.
- Microplastics were found, with the most common types being polyethylene, polyester, acrylic polymer, and polypropylene.
- More research is necessary to understand the clinical effects of microplastics on the human nasal cavity.
Serum Vitamin D status and its relations to body fatness and fitness and risk factors in young adults.
J Exerc Nutrition Biochem
December 2013
The study examined the relations of serum vitamin D levels to body fatness, cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), and metabolic risk factors in young adults in Korea. A total of 593 young men completed a health examination, body fatness, maximal treadmill exercise test, and assessment of metabolic risk factors. Participants were classified by serum vitamin D levels as deficient (< 20 ng/mL), insufficient (20~30 ng/mL), and sufficient (> 30 ng/mL).
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