• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제70권5호
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• pp.405-415
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• 2011

Background: In an effort to find alternative therapeutic agents to prevent excessive fibrosis as a sequela to complicated parapneumonic effusion or empyema, we examined the effect of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) as a fibrinolytic agent combined with talc or transforming growth factor (TGF)-${\beta}1$ in a human pleural mesothelial cell line, MeT-5A. Methods: MeT-5A cells were stimulated with various doses of talc, doxycycline or TGF-${\beta}1$ for 24 h and then were treated with tPA for an additional 24 h. Cell viability was measured by MTT assay. The production of interleukin (IL)-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the culture supernatants was measured by ELISA. Real-time PCR was carried out for measurement of type I collagen mRNA. Results: MeT-5A cells treated with talc showed a dose-dependent increase in production of IL-8. Talc also increased production of type I collagen mRNA at low doses, but talc did not influence the induction of VEGF. Addition of tPA to talc-stimulated cells showed further increases in the production of IL-8, but tPA did not influence the production of VEGF or type I collagen mRNA. TGF-${\beta}1$ increased the production of both VEGF and collagen type I mRNA, both of which were effectively inhibited by additional tPA treatment in MeT-5A cells. Conclusion: TGF-${\beta}1$ is a potent inducer of collagen synthesis without induction of IL-8 in MeT-5A cells. Addition of tPA after TGF-${\beta}1$ stimulation inhibited further fibrosis by direct inhibition of collagen mRNA synthesis as well as by inhibition of VEGF production.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.183-193
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• 2018

Objectives : In Traditional Korean Medicine, Epimedium koreanum Nakai has diverse pharmacological activities to treat impotence, forgetfulness, cataract and exophthalmos. Present study investigated anti-fibrogenic effects of E. koreanum water extract (EKE) in hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). Methods : To study anti-fibrogenic effects of EKE, LX-2 cells, a human immortalized HSCs, were pre-treated with $3-300{\mu}g/mL$ of EKE, and then subsequently exposed to 5 ng/mL of transforming growth $factor-{\beta}1$ ($TGF-{\beta}1$). Expression level of ${\alpha}-smooth$ muscle actin was determined by immunoblot analysis. Phosphorylation of Smad, transactivation of Smad, and expression of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) were monitored to investigate the effect of EKE on $TGF-{\beta}1-mediated$ signaling pathway. Results : Up to $100{\mu}g/mL$, EKE did not show any cytotoxicity on LX-2 cells. Pre-treatment of EKE ($100{\mu}g/mL$) significantly inhibited ${\alpha}-smooth$ muscle actin expression induced by $TGF-{\beta}1$. In addition, EKE significantly decreased Smad2 and Smad3 phosphorylations, Smad binding element-driven luciferase activity and PAI-1 expression by $TGF-{\beta}1$. Of three flavonoid compounds found in EKE, only quercertin ($30{\mu}M$) attenuated $TGF-{\beta}1-mediated$ PAI-1 expression. Conclusion : These results suggest that EKE has an ability to suppress fibrogenic process in HSCs via inhibition of $TGF-{\beta}1/Smad$ signaling pathway.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.156-163
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• 2014

Interleukin (IL) 17 is produced by T-helper (Th) 17 with a vigorous effect on cells of the immune system playing important roles in pathogenesis of immune-mediated diseases, including autoimmune disorders and cancers. Therefore, the aim of current study was to determine the serum levels of IL-6, IL-17, and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-${\beta}$) in Iranian bladder cancer patients, and to correlate them with disease status. Blood samples were collected from 40 bladder cancer patients and 38 healthy individuals with no history of malignancies or autoimmune disorders. The serum levels of IL-6, IL-17, and TGF-${\beta}$ were measured by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The results showed that the levels of IL-17 (p<0.0001) and TGF-${\beta}$ (p<0.0001) were significantly lower in the patients compared to the controls. No significant differences in the level of serum IL-6 (p=0.16) was observed between the patients and controls. In addition, demographic characteristics between control and patients groups were not significantly different. As most of the cases studied in this investigation were in stage I and II, it is concluded that reduced Th17-related cytokines can be used as indicators for following the course and clinical stages of bladder carcinoma progress and immune response to cancer.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.133-141
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• 2012

우리는 방사선피부염 동물 모델을 확립하여, 이차 면역 기관에서의 면역 세포 비율 변화를 관찰하였다. 또한, 방사선 조사에 의한 병소에서 transforming growth factor-${\beta}1$ (TGF-${\beta}1$)과 interlukin-10 (IL-10)의 발현을 증가시킨 세포를 분석하였다. Hairless-1 (HR-1) 쥐의 posterior dorsal 부위에 6 일간 매일 10 Gy 씩 electron (E)-ray를 국부 조사하여 방사선피부염 모델을 만들었다. FACS를 이용하여 면역 세포 비율의 변화를 분석한 결과 비장과 림프절에 존재하는 항원제시세포와 T 세포 및 B 세포들의 비율이 E-irradiation에 의해 영향을 받았다. 피부에서 세포 특이적인 마커와 사이토카인들의 발현 양상은 면역형광염색법으로 확인하였다. 방사선 조사 후, TGF-${\beta}1$과 interlukin-17 (IL-17)은 regulatory T 세포(Treg)보다 keratin-14 (K-14)를 발현하는 진피의 끝부분에서 높게 발현되었다. Interlukin-10 (IL-10)는 Treg 뿐만 아니라 T helper 17 (Th17) 세포, dendritic 세포, macrophage 중 어느 것과도 같은 위치에서 검출되지 않았다. 우리의 데이터는 방사선피부염 동물 모델의 병소 안에서, TGF-${\beta}1$이 증식된 keratinocyte에 과발현된다는 것을 나타낸다.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.87-101
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• 2009

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of JUJSTK on atopic dermatitis in an in-vitro experiment using an NC/Nga atopic dermatitis mouse, which has histological and clinical similarities to the humans in terms of health condition. Methods : We evaluated IL-1$\beta$, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-$\alpha$ mRNA, TGF-$\beta$ mRNA, CD4+/IFN-$\gamma$+ and IL-17+CD4+Th17 cells of NC/Nga atopic dermatitis mouse by real-time PCR and intracellular staining in vitro. Results : JUJSTK medicines supressed the activities of IL-1$\beta$, IL-6, TNF-$\alpha$, TGF-$\beta$ mRNA and IL-17+CD4+Th17 cells and it incresed the activities of IL-10 mRNA in B cells. The level of CD4+/IFN-$\gamma$+ in T cells were increased by JUSSTK. Conclusions : JUJSTK on atopic dermatitis might be incredibly effective to the atopic dermatitis treatment.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.126-132
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• 2001

Methanol extracts form four kinds of kimchi, which were differently prepared in kinds and levels of sub-ingredients, were given to Balb/c mice for 3 weeks (0.5 mg/kg/day). Peritoneal macrophages isolated from mice treated with kimchi extracts and saline were stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). K3 and K4 kimchis, containing more red pepper powder, garlic, Chinese pepper powder, mustard leaf and organically cultivated Korean cabbage, significantly increased NO production by the activated macrophages (p<0.05). K1, K2, K3 and K4 kimchi extracts (0.01, 0.1, 1.0 $\mu\textrm{g}$) significantly reduced the increased TGF-$\beta$1 production of H.pylori lysate (0.01 $\mu\textrm{g}$)-activated human epithelial RPMI 2650 cells (5$\times$10$^{4}$ cells/mL) at 24 and 48 hrs of treatment (p<0.01). However, the decreased TGF-$\beta$1 $\alpha$ production of RPMI 2650 cells by H. pylori lysate increased by treatment with kimchi extract for 72 hrs. Especially, K4 kimchi (containing organically cultivated Korean cabbage and more ingredients, modulated TGF-$\beta$1 production of H. pylori lysate-activated RPMI 2650 cells to the normal level (control) by treatment for 48 hrs. The treatment of K1 and K4 kimchi enhanced the LPS (0.01 $\mu\textrm{g}$/mL)-induced IL-6 production of splenocytes. The results suggest that kimchi might have an beneficial effect on cancer prevention due in part to the function enhancing NO production of activated macrophages. Our data suggest that kimchi could modulate TGF-$\beta$1 production by cancer cells and IL-6 production of splenocytes, thereby possibly contributing to control carcinogenesis and the immune system.

• 대한치과보존학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치과보존학회 2003년도 제120회 추계학술대회 제 5차 한ㆍ일 치과보존학회 공동학술대회
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• pp.621-621
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• 2003

I. Objectives In order to examine the immunoresponse of host cells to Enterococcus faecalis, this in vitro study monitored the production of Interleukin-2(IL-2), Interleukin-4(IL-4) and Transforming growth $factor-{\beta}1(TGF-{\beta}1)$ in human lymphocytes. II. Materials and methods Enterococcus faecalis(ATCC29212) strains were used in this study. Strains were grown in 1-liter cultures in 85% N2-10% H2-5% $CO_2$chamber for 3 days at $37^{\circ}C$. The medium used was 3.7% brain heart infusion broth. Bacterial cells harvested from 1-liter cultures were washed, suspended in 20ml of phosphate-buffered saline(PBS). Suspensions of bacterial cells were disrupted by sonication on ice for 5 min. Protein concentration was determined by the Bicinchoninic acid(BCA) protein assay.(omitted)

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.23-35
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• 2009

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Kakamsodokum (KKSDU) on atopic dermatitis in an in-vitro experiment using an NC/Nga atopic dermatitis mouse, which has histological and clinical similarities to the condition in humans. Methods We evaluated $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6, $TNF-{\alpha}$, $TGF-{\beta}$, IL-10 mRNA, CD4+/$IFN-{\gamma}+$, and CD4+CD25+foxp3+ in B and T cells of NC/Nga atopic dermatitis mouse by real-time PCR and intracellular staining in vitro. Results KKSDU medicines supressed $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6, $TNF-{\alpha}$, $TGF-{\beta}$ mRNA and increased IL-10 mRNA in B cells. CD4+/$IFN-{\gamma}+$ and CD4+CD25+foxp3+ in T cells were increased by KKSDU. Conclusions KKSDU on atopic dermatitis might be very effective to the atopic dermatitis treatment.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.119-122
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• 2004

소 체외성숙시 난포란에 영향을 주는 과립막세포와 난자의 핵성숙을 촉진하는 물질이 확인되지 않은 혈청내의 물질 뿐만 아니라 호르몬이나 생리활성인자 등에 의해 촉진됨이 밝혀졌다. 이에 따라 체외성숙 및 체외발달에 사용되는 배양액의 조성도 복합배양액에서 단순배양액으로 전환을 시도하고 있으며, 체내의 조건에 보다 더 접근하고자 하는 시도들이 수행되고있다. 본 연구는 한우 난포란의 체외성숙율 및 체외수정 후 배발달율을 향상시키기 위하여 TGF-${\beta}$의 첨가가 미치는 영향에 대하여 조사하였다. 한우 난포란의 체외성숙시 TGF-${\beta}$ 0.1, 1. 10ng/ml를 첨가하였을 때 24시간에 MetaphaseⅡ 도달율은 95.8%, 95.8%, 100%를 나타내었으며, 농도간의 유의적인 차이는 없었다. TGF-${\beta}$로 체외성숙된 난포란을 체외수정 후 TGF-${\beta}$가 체외성숙 배양액을 동일하게 체외발달을 유도하였으나, 0~0.8%의 배반포율을 보였으며, TGF-${\beta}$로 체외성숙된 난포란을 체외수정 후 TCM 199_10% FBS, 0.8% BSA, 0.1% PVA에 배양한 결과 12.4%, 12.8%, 8.5%의 배반포 발달율을 보였고, 무혈청 배양액인 IVMD, IVD에 배양한 결과 38.4%, 34.8%의 배반포 발달율을 보였으며, 유의적인 차이를 나타냈다(P<0.005). 결론적으로 TGF-${\beta}$는 한우 난포란의 체외성숙시 상당히 유용한 물질이나, 체외발달에는 만족할 수 없어, 이외의 생리활성 인자들간의 상호관계에 대하여 더 많은 요구가 요구된다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제51권5호
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• pp.523-527
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• 2008

목 적 : HSP는 소아에서 흔한 전신성 혈관염으로 명확한 병인은 밝혀지지 않았으나 염증성 시토카인들이 발병기전에 관여하는 것으로 여겨지며 그중 전환성장인자-${\beta}$가 HSP의 발병기전과 연관이 있는 것으로 보여진다. 본 연구의 목적은 전환성장인자-${\beta}$ 프로모터 유전자의 유전학적 다형성과 HSP 환자에서의 신장 침범과의 관련성을 조사하고자 하는 것이다. 방 법 : 2003년 6월부터 2005년 6월까지 연세대학교 원주기독병원 소아과를 방문하여 HSP로 진단받은 15세 이하 환아 34명과 같은 기간 본원을 방문한 정상 대조군 27명을 대상으로 하였다. 전환성장인자-${\beta}$ 다형성 유전자 표현형은 PCR-RFLP로 환자군과 대조군에서 시행하였다. 결 과 : HSP 환자군과 대조군에서 전환성장인자-${\beta}$ 프로모터 유전자 다형성의 T 대립유전자 빈도는 각각 45%, 48.8% 였으며, T 대립유전자 빈도 간에 통계학적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다(P=0.37). TT 유전자 표현형도 환자군과 대조군에서 빈도의 차이가 없었고(26% vs. 22%, P=0.37), 환자군 중 신장 침범에 있어서도 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다(29% vs. 20%, P=0.77). 결 론 : 전환성장인자-${\beta}$ 유전자 다형성의 TT 표현형과 T 대립유전자의 빈도가 HSP 환아의 질병 감수성이나 신장침범과의 연관성을 보임을 관찰할 수 없었으며 HSP 환자들에게 있어서 보다 큰 집단을 대상으로 하는 연구가 전환성장인자-${\beta}$와 신장침범 및 질병 감수성과의 연관성을 명확히 하는데 필요할 것으로 보인다.