• BMB Reports
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• 제57권7호
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• pp.330-335
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• 2024

Arginine methylation, which is catalyzed by protein arginine methyltransferases (Prmts), is known to play a key role in various biological processes. However, the function of Prmts in osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has not been clearly understood. In the current study, we attempted to elucidate a positive role of Prmt7 in osteogenic differentiation. Prmt7-depleted C3H/10T1/2 cells or bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) showed the attenuated expression of osteogenic specific genes and Alizarin red staining compared to the wild-type cells. Furthermore, we found that Prmt7 deficiency reduced the activation of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling cascade, which is essential for the regulation of cell fate commitment and osteogenesis. Taken together, our data indicate that Prmt7 plays important regulatory roles in osteogenic differentiation.

• 약학회지
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.92-96
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• 2005

In order to investigate the effects of bisphenol A (BPA) on cell mediated immune reaction in vitro we examined the allogenic mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR), splenocytes proliferation (SP) to T cell mitogens and IFN-${\gamma}\;production$. Splenocytes of Balb/c mice ($1.5{\times}10^5$ cells/well) were co-cultured with different numbers of mitomycin C-treated mature dentritic cells (DCs) in presence of BPA (25, 50, 100 ${\mu}M$) and $[^{3}H]$thymidine incorporation (cpm) was measured by scintilation counting. Splenocytes ($2{\times}10^6$ cells/well) were cultured with mitogens, Con A ($2\;{\mu}g/ml$), PHA ($5\;{\mu}g/ml$) and IL-2 ($0.1\;{\mu}g/ml$), or PMA ($5\;{\mu}g/ml$) and INO ($1\;{\mu}g/ml$) in presence of BPA (1, 10, 25, 50, 100 ${\mu}M$) and SP was assessed by MTT assay. $IFN-{\gamma}$ levels in culture supernant were determined by ELISA. At low concentration, BPA slightly increased MLR, SP and $IFN-{\gamma}$ levels, but at higher concentration it showed significant inhibitory effects on these immunological parameters. These results indicate that BPA is able to alternate cell-mediated immune reaction.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.211-218
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• 2023

A cryptic plasmid (pTH32) was characterized from Tetragenococcus halophilus 32, an isolate from jeotgal, Korean traditional fermented seafood. pTH32 is 3,198 bp in size with G+C content of 35.84%, and contains 4 open reading frames (ORFs). orf1 and orf2 are 456 bp and 273 bp in size, respectively, and their translation products showed 65.16% and 69.35% similarities with RepB family plasmid replication initiators, respectively, suggesting the rolling-circle replication (RCR) mode of pTH32. orf3 and orf4 encodes putative hypothetical protein of 186 and 76 amino acids, respectively. A novel Tetragenococcus-Escherichia coli shuttle vector, pMJ32E (7.3 kb, Em^r), was constructed by ligation of pTH32 with pBluescript II KS(+) and an erythromycin resistance gene (ErmC). pMJ32E successfully replicated in Enterococcus faecalis 29212 and T. halophilus 31 but not in other LAB species. A pepA gene, encoding aminopeptidase A (PepA) from T. halophilus CY54, was successfully expressed in T. halophilus 31 using pMJ32E. The transformant (TF) showed higher PepA activity (49.8 U/mg protein) than T. halophilus 31 cell (control). When T. halophilus 31 TF was subculturd in MRS broth without antibiotic at 48 h intervals, 53.8% of cells retained pMJ32E after 96 h, and only 2.4% of cells retained pMJ32E after 14 days, supporting the RCR mode of pTH32. pMJ32E could be useful for the genetic engineering of Tetragenococcus and Enterococcus species.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.201-208
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• 2013

Objective: To investigate changes in the invasive capacity of gastric cancer cells in vitro after expression inhibition of T lymphoma invasion and metastasis inducing factor 1 (Tiam 1) and underlying mechanisms. Methods: Using adhesion selection, two subpopulations with high ($M_H$) or low ($M_L$) invasive capacity were separated from the human gastric cancer cell line MKN-45 ($M_0$). Tiam 1 antisense oligodeoxynucleotide (ASODN) was transfected into $M_H$ cells with liposomes, and expression of Tiam 1 mRNA and protein was determined by RT-PCR and quantitative cellular-ELISA. Changes in the cytoskeleton, invasive capacity in vitro and expression of ras-related $C_3$ botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac 1), integrin ${\beta}1$ and matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP 2) between Tiam 1 ASODN transfected $M_H$ cells and non-transfected cells were observed by HE staining, cytoskeletal protein staining, scanning electron microscopy, Boyden chamber tests and cyto-immunohistochemistry. Results: A positive correlation existed between the expression level of Tiam l mRNA or protein and the invasion capacity of gastric cancer cells. After ASODN treatment ($0.43{\mu}M$ for 48 h), Tiam 1 mRNA transcription and protein expression in $M_H$ cells were decreased by 80% and 24% respectively (P < 0.05), compared with untreated controls, while invasive capacity in vitro was suppressed by 60% (P < 0.05). Morphologic and ultrastructural observation also showed that ASODN-treated $M_H$ cells exhibited smooth surfaces with obviously reduced filopodia and microspikes, which resembled $M_0$ and $M_L$ cells. Additionally, cytoskeletal distribution dramatically altered from disorder to regularity with reduced long filament-like structure, projections, pseudopodia on cell surface, and with decreased acitn-bodies in cytoplasm. After Tiam 1 ASODN treatment, the expression of Rac 1 and Integrin ${\beta}1$ in $M_H$ cells was not affected (P > 0.05), but that of MMP 2 in $M_H$ cells was significantly inhibited compared with untreated cells (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Over-expression of Tiam-1 contributes to the invasive phenotype of gastric cancer cells. Inhibition of Tiam 1 expression could impair the invasive capacity of gastric cancer cells through modulating reconstruction of the cytoskeleton and regulating expression of MMP 2.

• 한국가축번식학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.71-77
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• 2001

본 실험은 phospholipase C (PLC)-$\beta$-3 및 peroxiredoxin (Prx) II 유전자가 적중 ($\Delta$)된 J1 마우스 배아주 (embryonic stem) 세포로부터 생식선이행 카이미라 마우스생산을 위한 제반조건 및 배아주세포의 배양조건을 확립하기 위하여 수행되었다. 80% 이상의 정상핵형을 보이는 유전자 적중된 4개의 클론 ($\Delta$Pu II C3, $\Delta$Pu II C3, C10 및 15)으로부터 카이미라를 생산하였을 때 형태적으로 분화정도가 높은 클론 ($\Delta$PLC$\beta$-3 C3)의 이용은 카이미라의 생산율 (21.1%)과는 무관하게 카이미리즘 (＜ 20%)이 낮았고, 수컷 카이미라의 생산 빈도 (7/15, 46%)도 낮아지는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 형태적으로 안정된 3개의 클론 ($\Delta$Prx II C3, C10 및 15)은 80% 이상의 높은 카이미리즘을 지닌 마우스 (9/13, 69.2%)를 생산하였고, 수컷 카이미라의 생산율 (l1/13, 84.6%)도 증대된 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 80% 이상의 정상핵형을 지닌 배아주 세포를 형태적으로 안정하게 유지하는 것이 카이미리즘이 높은 마우스를 생산하는데 결정적 요인으로 작용할 수 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 미세주입용 배반포를 효율적으로 생산하기 위해 5~10주령 사이의 C57BL/6J 암컷마우스를 교배 한 결과, 10주령 마우스가 미세주입가능한 3.5일령 배반포를 가장 많이 생산 (2.94개/마리)하였다. 또한 미세주입된 배반포를 이식하기 위해 ICR 및 ICR$\times$C57BL/6J F1 (IBF1)위임신 대리모를 사용하였을 때, IBF1이 복당 산자수 (2.8 vs. 5.6)가 많았고 카이미라 생산율 (0 vs. 35.3%)도 매우 높았다. 따라서 공여마우스의 주령 및 대리모의 선택이 카이미라 생산효율 향상에 중요한 요인으로 부각되었다. 결과적으로 핵형이 안정된 ES 세포를 동정하는 것은 물론 클로닝 과정중에 형태적으로 분화가 없도록 ES세포를 배양하는 것이 카이미리즘이 높은 마우스를 생산하고 아울러 생식선 이행 빈도를 증가시키는데 결정적인 역할을 하는 것으로 확인되었다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.139-145
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• 2003

Fe-Cr 합금의 고체산화물 연료전지용 금속접속자로의 적용 가능성을 알아보기 위하여 페라이틱 스틸에 내산화 물질인 Y-Cr계 산화물을 졸 코팅하여 산화 특성을 연구하였다. YCr $O_3$졸 코팅된 페라이틱 스틸은 80$0^{\circ}C$에서 40시간 열처리 후에도 Fe계 산화물은 생성되지 않고, 주상으로 YCr $O_3$그리고 소량의 C $r_2$ $O_3$와 M $n_{1.5}$C $r_{1.5}$ $O_4$산화물 등이 생성되었다. Mn-Cr계 산화물은 금속 성분인 Mn이 내부로부터 확산에 의해 산화가 진행됨에 따라 입자가 성장하였다. 모든 YCr $O_3$졸 코팅된 시편에서의 전기 저항을 나타내는 Log(ASR/T) 값은 -4.57~-4.70Ω$ extrm{cm}^2$K￣$^1$로 코팅되지 않은 금속의 Log(ASR/T), -3.99Ω$\textrm{cm}^2$K￣$^1$보다 작아지므로 금속접속자로의 적용 가능성을 확인할 수 있었다.있었다.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.471-488
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• 2019

Random genes were screened in two transforming ways to investigate the new genes of a ladybug using the Harmonia axyridis cDNA library stock cell cloned in the LITMUS 28i vector in a previous study. Phenotypic variation was observed after injection of the synthesized double-stranded RNA through the in vitro transcription process. The cDNA library of H. axyridis was transformed into E. coli $DH5{\alpha}$ and 10B competent cells by heat shock. Analysis of the nucleotide sequences of the 42 clones with the insert DNAs revealed that 21 clones were homologous with the genes of insects, and only one clone had a gene from H. axyridis. Thirteen of the 21 insect genes were homologous with genes from coleopteran insects. Fourteen genes were selected, which were identified by the gene screening results, and were synthesized as double-stranded RNA through in vitro transcription. One microgram of the synthesized double-stranded RNA between segments T1 and T2 were injected using a syringe into each anesthetized fourth larvae which were under 2 days old. As a result, a phenotypic variation appeared in the larva injected with the two genes. While the eggs of H. axyridis injected with distilled water hatched out three days after oviposition, the eggs of H. axyridis injected with dsHma 06 did not hatch but become shrivel a week after oviposition. Most of the H. axyridis injected with dsHma 08 died and were unable to complete the pupation or eclosion during ecdysis.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.991-996
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• 2015

Side population (SP) cells have stem cell-like properties with a capacity for self-renewal and are resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Therefore the presence of SP cells in human breast cancer probably has prognostic value. Objective: To investigate the characteristics of SP cells and identify the relationship between the SP cells levels and clinico-pathological parameters of the breast tumor and disease-free survival (DFS) in breast cancer patients. Materials and Methods: A total of 122 eligible breast cancer patients were consecutively recruited from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007 at Yunnan Tumor Hospital. All eligible subjects received conventional treatment and were followed up for seven years. Predictors of recurrence and/or metastasis and DFS were analyzed using Cox regression analysis. Human breast cancer cells were also obtained from fresh human breast cancer tissue and cultured by the nucleic acid dye Hoechst33342 with Verapami. Flow cytometry (FCM) was employed to isolate the cells of SP and non-SP types. Results: In this study, SP cells were identified using flow cytometric analysis with Hoechst 33342 dye efflux. Adjusted for age, tumor size, lymph nodal status, histological grade, the Cox model showed a higher risk of recurrence and/or metastasis positively associated with the SP cell level (1.75, 1.02-2.98), as well as with axillary lymph node metastasis (2.99, 1.76-5.09), pathology invasiveness type (1.7, 1.14-2.55), and tumor volume doubling time (TVDT) (1.54, 1.01-2.36). Conclusions: The SP cell level is independently associated with tumor progression and clinical outcome after controlling for other pathological factors. The axillary lymph node status, TVDT and the status of non-invasive or invasive tumor independently predict the prognosis of breast cancer.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.472-477
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• 1996

Natural human epidermal growth factor (nhEGF) was purified from pregnant human urine by benzoic acid adsorption, DEAE-Sepharose ion exchange, and immunoaffinity chromatography. The purified nhEGF was further separated into four fractions using Bondapak C$_{18}$ HPLC system. Following characterization by Western blot analysis and double immu- nodiffusion, we found that each fraction corresponds to four derivatives of the nhEGF. For biological analysis of nhEGF, we optimized the labeling time and serum concentration for the incorporatioin of 5-bromo-2'-deoxy uridine (BrdU), a non-radioactive alternative for [$^{3}$H]-thymidine uptake, into NIH 3T3 cells. The DNA synthesis of NIH 3T3 cells was gradually increased at the nhEGF concentrations between 0.1 - 10 ng/ml in the Dulbecco's Modified Eagles Medium (DMEM) containing 0.2% Fetal calf serum (FCS). When we assayed the biological activity of four fractions, the activity of the second fraction was superior to that of the others. Based on the results from the HPLC analysis spiked with recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) and amino acid sequencing, we concluded that the second fraction was nhEGF and the other three fractions were the derivatives of nhEGF. In addition, the proportion of nhEGF was approximately 46% is compared with that of the other three derivatives.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제16권8호
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• pp.1182-1187
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• 2003

Two experiments involving 92 crossbred, 21 day old weaned pigs were used to evaluate the effect of glutamine supplement in a dietary or culture medium on lymphocyte proliferation. In Exp. 1, 88 pigs were fed diets supplemented with 0, 0.5, 1.0, or 1.5% glutamine for 28 days. Lymphocytes were prepared from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), ileal Peyer's patches (PP), the mesenteric lymph node (MLN), and the spleen in each dietary supplement group on days 7, 14, or 28 postweaning. Lymphocytes were cultured at $37^{\circ}C$ for 72 h in a RPMI-1640 medium with or without mitogen-stimulated, and pulsed with 3Hthymidine for an additional 18 h. The stimulation index of PBMC proliferation in 1.0% dietary glutamine supplement group and both of the MLN and splenocytes proliferation in 1.5% dietary glutamine supplement group was significantly (p<0.05) increased at 14 days postweaning. In Exp. 2, four weaned pigs were fed a basal diet for 14 days. The 3H-thymidine incorporation of PBMC, PP, and MLN cells, incubated with 0.125 to 0.25 mM glutamine in culture medium were markedly enhanced with Con A-stimulated, however, the splenocyte proliferation was not affected in the addition of glutamine medium. These observations suggest that dietary glutamine supplement might enhance the lymphocyte proliferation of weaned pigs.