• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.301-309
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• 2005

Trichoderma species/isolates exhibited varied degree of agglutination on sclerotial (Sc) and hyphal (Hy) surface of Macrophomina phaseolina. The agglutination efficiencies on Sc and Hy ranged from $11\;to\;57\%$. Isolates of T. harzianum (Th) and T. viride (Tv) showed greater agglutination on Sc ($23-57\%$) and Hy ($16-47\%$). Different enzymes (trypsin, pepsin, proteinase k, a-chymotrypsin, lyticase and glucosidase) and inhibitors (tunicamycin, cycloheximide, brefeldin A, sodium azide, dithiothreitol and SDS) reduced the agglutination potential of conidia of Th-23/98 and Tv-25/98; however, the extent of response varied greatly in different treatments. Different fractions of Th-23/98 and Tv-25/98 exhibited haemagglutinating reaction with human blood group A, B, AB and O. Haemagglutinating activity was inhibited by different sugars and glycoproteins tested. Crude haemagglutinating protein from outer cell wall protein fraction of Th-23/98 and Tv-25/98 were eluted on Sephadex G-100 column. Initially Th-23/98 and Tv-25/98 exhibited two peaks showing no agglutination activity; however, lectin activity was detected in the third peak. Similar to crude lectin, the purified lectin also exhibited haemagglutinating activity with different erythrocyte source. SDS-PAGE analysis of partially purified lectin revealed single band with an estimated molecular mass of 55 and 52 kDa in Th-23/98 and Tv-25/98, respectively. Trypsin, chymotrypsin and b-1,3-glucanase totally inhibited lectin activity. Similarly, various pH also affected the haemagglutinating activity of Th-23/98 and Tv-25/98. From the present observations, it can be concluded that the recognition/attachment of mycoparasite (T. harzianum and T. viride) to the host surface (M. phaseolina) may be most likely due to lectin-carbohydrate interaction.

• 약학회지
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.387-393
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• 1996

The erythrocytes agglutination test was applied to the common korean plants for lectin activity screening by using human blood. During the four years, 108 species from 46 families of floras were collected, identified and subjected to the test after being divided into several different parts. Only 13 species demonstrated strong lectin activities. Meanwhile 66 species did not shown any agglutination. All others were observed as having low activity or as having hemolytic constituents.

• 한국균학회지
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• 제23권1호통권72호
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• pp.46-52
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• 1995

화경버섯의 자실체로부터 PAGE로 한 렉틴을 정제하고, LJAP(Lampteromyces japonicus antibacterial protein)라 이름 붙였다. LJAP는 17-kDa의 서브유닛트가 모여서 된 백 kDa이 넘는 회합 단백질이였다. 이 단백질은 아미노산 분석결과 세린, 글리신, 산성 아미노산의 함량이 높았다. LJAP는 대장균중 특히 JM 109, K 12, HB 101, JW 380에 대한 항세균작용이 뛰어났다. 한편, 항세균활성은 당단백질인 asialofetuin에 의하여 크게 억제되었다. 본 당단백질은 화경버섯에서 처음으로 얻어진 항세균활성과 적혈구 응집활성을 가진 렉틴이다.

• 한국미생물생명공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국미생물생명공학회 1975년도 추계학술발표회
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• pp.183.2-183
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• 1975

Ehrlich crcinoma ascites cell을 강하게 응집하는 물질을 Streptomyces sp.에서 얻었으며 이 물질의 성질을 조사하였던바 본 물질은 고분자의 단백총성 물질로 추측되며 용역하게 변성되어 불변성으로 되고 또 이 불변성 물질이 적시 agglutination activity를 가진다는 것이 특징이라고 할 수 있다.(중략)

• 한국어병학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.11-20
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• 2004

Edwardsiella tarda로 면역한 닭의 난황항체 (IgY) 정제 방법을 비교하였다. Anti-E. tarda IgY의 정제는 PEG법, chloroform-PEG법, ammonium sulfate법과 정제 kit를 사용한 4가지 다른 방법으로 실시하였다. 정제된 IgY는 64 kDa의 heavy chain과 27 kDa의 light chain을 나타내었다. E. tarda로 면역된 IgY는 면역되지 않은 대조 IgY 보다 높은 ELISA가와 응집항체가를 나타내었으며, 정제된 IgY는 western blotting에서 anti-E. tarda 토끼혈청과 유사한 E.tarda 단백질을 인식하였다. PEG법과 ammonium sulfate법에 의해 정제된 IgY는 응집항체가가 1:512, chloroform-PEG법과 정제 kit에 의해 정제된 IgY는 1:128을 나타내었으며, PEG법이 IgY를 정제하기 위한 가장 빠른 방법이었다. 이 연구의 결과로 PEG법이 IgY의 생물학적 활성을 유지함과 더불어 신속하고 효과적인 정제방법임을 알 수 있었다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제17권2호통권82호
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• pp.254-259
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• 2007

Neutral saline 추출, ammonium sulfate 침전 및 Sephadex G-200을 사용한 affinity chromatography 과정을 통해 방울토마토 열매에서 분리된 lectin의 생화학적 특성을 연구하였다. 트립신을 처리한 사람의 ABO형 적혈구 모두에서 응집반응이 일어났으며, 이 중 B형 적혈구에서 가장 높은 응집반응이 관찰되었다. 전기영동 분석에 의해 분자량 10.7 kDa의 강도가 높은 밴드가 확인되었다. 분리된 lectin의 최적반응온도는 $40^{\circ}C$이며, 40-60$^{\circ}C$ 범위에서 열에 대해 안정하였다. 또한 최적 pH는 7.2로 조사되었다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제59권2호
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• pp.173-178
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• 2021

The DM9 domain is a protein unit of 60-75 amino acids that has been first detected in the fruit fly Drosophila as a repeated motif of unknown function. Recent research on proteins carrying DM9 domains in the mosquito Anopheles gambiae and the oyster Crassostrea gigas indicated an association with the uptake of microbial organisms. Likewise, in the trematode Fasciola gigantica DM9-1 showed intracellular relocalization following microbial, heat and drug stress. In the present research, we show that FgDM9-1 is a lectin with a novel mannose-binding site that has been recently described for the protein CGL1 of Crassostrea gigas. This property allowed FgDM9-1 to agglutinate gram-positive and -negative bacteria with appropriate cell surface glycosylation patterns. Furthermore, FgDM9-1 caused hemagglutination across all ABO blood group phenotypes. It is speculated that the parenchymal located FgDM9-1 has a role in cellular processes that involve the transport of mannose-carrying molecules in the parenchymal cells of the parasite.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제25권11호
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• pp.559-571
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• 2022

Galectins, a family of ß-galactoside-binding lectins, have emerged as soluble mediators in infected cells and pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) responsible for evoking and regulating innate immunity. The present study aimed to evaluate the role of galectin-1 in the host immune response of redlip mullet (Liza haematocheilia). We established a cDNA database for redlip mullet, and the cDNA sequence of galectin-1 (LhGal-1) was characterized. In silico analysis was performed, and the spatial and temporal expression patterns in gills and blood in response to lipopolysaccharide polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid, and Lactococcus garvieae were estimated via quantitative real-time PCR. Functional assays were conducted using recombinant protein to investigate carbohydrate binding, bacterial binding, and bacterial agglutination activity. LhGal-1 was composed of 135 amino acids. Conserved motifs (H-NPR, -N- and -W-E-R) within the carbohydrate recognition domain were found in LhGal-1. The tissue distribution revealed that the healthy stomach expressed high levels of LhGal-1. The temporal monitoring of LhGal-1 mRNA expression in the gill and blood showed its significant upregulation in response to immune challenges with different stimulants. rLhGal-1 exhibited binding activity in response to carbohydrates and bacteria. Moreover, the agglutination of rLhGal-1 against Escherichia coli was observed. Collectively, our findings suggest that LhGal-1 may function as a PRR in redlip mullet. Furthermore, LhGal-1 can be considered a significant gene to play a protective role in redlip mullet immune system.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.91-95
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• 2006

Effects of cultivars, cooking, and processing on hemagglutinin activity were evaluated by observing macroscopic hemagglutination using serial twofold dilution of trypsinized human blood type-O or rabbit blood. Hemagglutinin activity was expressed as maximal geometric dilution fold. Agglutination of rabbit blood was more sensitive compared to human blood. Hemagglutinin activities of glyphosate-tolerant soybean, HS2906, and imported conventional soybeans were not statistically different, although significant differences were observed among conventional soybean cultivars cultivated in Korea (286 to 1535 HU/mg protein). Time required to reach fifty percent inhibition of hemagglutinin activity ($IT_{50}$) value decreased with increasing cooking temperature and pressure. Most effective conventional cooking method to inhibit hemagglutinin activity was pressure-cooking ($IT_{50}$: 1.36 min). Calculated activation energy based on reaction rate constant was 4.88 kcal. No hemagglutinin activities were detected in processed soybean products such as tofu, soybean paste, and soysauce.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.107-111
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• 1998

Two kinds of humoral factors were observed in 2 orders, 7 families, 10 genera, and 15 different species of Korean ascidians. They are the naturally occuring hemagglutinins and/or hemolysins against human erythrocytes A, B, and 0. All but two species showed aggregative activity, although there were considerable variations in titer. The weak agglutinating and lytic activities were increased in the presence of $Ca^{++}$. Much higher activities of agglutination and/or lysis were shown in the hemolymph than extracts from tissues, and a higher response was shown in adults than in juveniles. No distinct differences from collected locations were observed. The hemolymph of Ciona intestinalis showed a strong hemolytic (cytotoxic) and weak agglutinins capacities. In addition, hemolymph of Styela plicata and Styela clava clava also showed hemoagglutining and hemolytic activities. Botryllus tuberatus had hemagglutining and weak lytic activities. Other species showed only hemagglutining activity. These agglutining activities are probably responsible for carbohydrate recognition in solitary or colonial ascidian. The lytic activity is probably responsible for antibacterial defense and nonfusion reactions between allogeneic colonial ascidians, especially the genus of Botryllus. The occurrences of humoral factors in ascidians were independent of their geographic distributions.