• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.179-185
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• 2015

Background Capsular contracture is the most troublesome complication in breast implant surgery. Although capsule formation can be seen as a normal reaction to a foreign body, it can induce pain, hardness, deformity, and other pathologic problems. Surgical intervention is required in severe cases, but even surgery cannot guarantee a successful outcome without recurrence. This experimental study confirms that single topical administration of leukotriene antagonist zafirlukast (Accolate, Astrazeneca) reduces peri-implant capsule formation and prevents capsular contracture. Methods Twelve smooth-surfaced cohesive gel implants were implanted in New Zealand White rabbits. These miniature implants were designed to be identical to currently used products for breast augmentation. The rabbits were divided into 2 groups. In the experimental group (n=6), the implant and normal saline with zafirlukast were inserted in the submuscular pocket. In the control group (n=6), the implant and normal saline alone were used. Two months later, the implants with peri-implant capsule were excised. We evaluated capsule thickness and collagen pattern and performed immunohistochemical staining of myofibroblasts, transforming growth factor $(TGF)-{\beta}1$, 2. Results The thickness of the capsules in the experimental group was reduced in both dorsal and ventral directions. The collagen pattern showed parallel alignment with low density, and the number of myofibroblasts as well as the amounts of $TGF-{\beta}1$ and $TGF-{\beta}2$ were reduced in the experimental group. Conclusions We suggest that single topical administration of leukotriene antagonist zafirlukast can be helpful in reducing capsule formation and preventing capsular contracture via myofibroblast suppression, modulation of fibroblastic cytokines, and anti-inflammatory effect.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.191-200
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• 1992

한국산 유혈목이에서 스파르가눔 충체를 수집하고, 이들 충체의 추출액에서 ion-exchange chromatography와 affinity chromatography를 실시하여 cysteine proteinase를 순수 정제하였다. 경제된 효소의 최적 pH는 5.5이었고, 최적 mole 농도는 0.IM (0.1M sodium acetate, pH5.5) 이었다. 정제된 대소는 thiol-dependent이고, $4^{\circ}C$에서 pH 5.0일 때 24시간 동안 안전성을 보였다. 효소의 환성도는 저분자 합성기질인 CBZ-phe-arg-AFC에 대 해 활성이 높았다. 정제된 효소는 척추동물의 산성 cysteine proteinase의 억제인자에 감수성을 보였다. UItrogel AcA54 column chromatography로 정제된 cysteine proteinase의 분자량을 측정한 결과 28,000 dalton이었다. 정제된 효소는 collagen type I과 hemoglobin을 분해하였다. Immunoblot한 결과 정제된 효소는 스파르가눔증 환자의 혈청과 반응하였다. 이상의 결과에서 스파르가눔의 cysteine proteinase는숙주 체내이동, 조직침수성 및 영양소 섭취에 관여할 것이라 추정되며, 정제된 효소는 스파르가눔 현중의 혈청학적 진단에 이용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.511-515
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• 2002

최근 동물성 식품 및 지방 섭취 증가로 인한 현대인의 식생활 변화로 혈소판 활성화가 직접적 원인인 뇌심혈관질환의 사망률이 증가되고 성인병 예방과 치료의 대처방안으로 식품의 기능성에 대한 관심이 높아짐에 따라 진경, 항균, 진통, 해열, 이뇨, 지한, 진정 등의 작용을 갖는 작약(Peoniae radix)으로부터 추출, 분리.정제한 분획물에서 혈소판 응집 억제 작용이 있는 생리활성물질을 분리.동정하였다. 작약에서 methanol, ethyl acetate의 용매추출과 이러한 추출물에서 컬럼 및 HPLC로 분리.정제한 2개 물질의 화학구조를 $^1$H-과 $^{13}$C-NMR 스펙트라 분석한 결과 benzoyloxypaeoniflorin과 paeoniflorin을 확인하였고 혈소판 응집 억제작용은 benzoyl-oxypaeoniflorin이 비교적 강하게 나타내었다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.218-226
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• 2011

Purpose: Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) has been widely used in the evaluation of regenerated bone tissue but the reliability of micro-CT has not yet been established. This study evaluated the correlation between histomorphometric analysis and micro-CT analysis in performing new bone formation measurement. Methods: Critical-size calvarial defects were created using a 8 mm trephine bur in a total of 24 Sprague-Dawley rats, and collagen gel mixed with autogenous rat bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) or autogenous rat BMSCs transduced by adenovirus containing bone morphogenic protein-2 (BMP-2) genes was loaded into the defect site. In the control group, collagen gel alone was loaded into the defect. After 2 and 4 weeks, the animals were euthanized and calvaria containing defects were harvested. Micro-CT analysis and histomorphometric analysis of each sample were accomplished and the statistical evaluation about the correlation between both analyses was performed. Results: New bone formation of the BMP-2 group was greater than that of the other groups at 2 and 4 weeks in both histomorphometric analysis and micro-CT analysis (P=0.026, P=0.034). Histomorphometric analysis of representative sections showed similar results to histomorphometric analysis with a mean value of 3 sections. Measurement of new bone formation was highly correlated between histomorphometric analysis and micro-CT analysis, especially at the low lower threshold level at 2 weeks (adjusted $r^2=0.907$, P<0.001). New bone formation of the BMP-2 group analyzed by micro-CT tended to decline sharply with an increasing lower threshold level, and it was statistically significant (P<0.001). Conclusions: Both histomorphometric analysis and micro-CT analysis were valid methods for measurement of the new bone in rat calvarial defects and the ability to detect the new bone in micro-CT analysis was highly influenced by the threshold level in the BMP-2 group at early stage.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.205-212
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• 2006

Using adipose derived stem cells(ASCs), neurogenic differentiation was induced in a mono layered culture medium containing neuronal induction agents. Cells differentiated to the neuronal cells were observed with a inverted microscope and immunofluorecent study. We made a 15 mm long defect in the sciatic nerve of 14 rats and connected a silicone tube to the defect. Then, we mixed neuronal progenitor cells differentiated from ASCs with collagen gel and grafted them to a group of rats(experimental group) and grafted only collagen gel into another group(control group). In 4 and 8 weeks after the graft, histological observation was made. According to the result, the number and diameter of myelinated axons were significantly increased in the experimental group. In addition, the nerve conduction velocity was improved more in the experimental group and neovascularity also increased. Moreover, reaction with S100 and p75 was observed in regenerated nerves in the experimental group, suggesting that the grafted cells were differentiated into supportive cells such as Schwann's cells. In conclusion, this research proved that ASCs can multiply and differentiate into neuronal cells. If they are grafted into nerve defects, the grafted cells are differ entiated into supportive cells such as Schwann's cells and thus contribute to nerve regeneration. Accordingly, the use of adipose tissue obtained easily without the limitation of donor site can be greatly helpful in treating peripheral nerve defects.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.55-61
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• 1997

수산가공 부산물인 껍질을 효율적으로 이용하기 위하여 식용 젤라틴의 원료로 빨강오징어 껍질, 각시가자미 껍질, 홍대구 껍질, 대구 껍질 및 명태 껍질 등과 같은 껍질을 검색하였다. 콜라겐함량은 홍대구껍질이 $28.4\%$로 가장 높았고, 빨강오징어 껍질이 $11.1\%$로 가장 낮았으며, 기타 어류껍질의 경우 $23.5\~24.5\%$로 거의 차이가 없었다. 가용성 콜라겐조성은 어류껍질의 경우 $68.9\~84.8\%$, 빨강오징어 껍질의 경우 $44.3\%$이었다. 수산물껍질로부터 추출한 콜라겐의 아미노산조성은 가용성 및 불용성 획분간의 차이는 없었다. 수산물껍질 콜라겐은 모두 단량체인 $\alpha\;chain$과 이량체인 $\beta\;chain$으로 구성되어 있었고, 화살 오징어 껍질 콜라겐 및 홍대구 껍질 콜라겐을 제외한 나머지 3종의 껍질 콜라겐의 단량체는 hetero분자로 구성되어 있었다. 열변성 온도는 각시가자미 껌질 콜라겐이 기타 수산물 껍질 콜라겐보다 높았고, 또한 이들 수산물 껍질로부터 추출한 젤라틴의 물리적 특성도 콜라겐의 열 변성온도의 경향과 유사하였다.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.241-246
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• 2004

발아 과정을 통한 식물 종자의 변화를 확인하고, 발아된 식물종자로부터 새로운 펩타이드를 개발하여 항노화 화장품 소재로서의 가능성을 확인하였다. 발아과정을 통한 식물 종자의 변화는 단백질 양 측정, 겔 투과 크로마토그램(GPC)과 SDS-PAGE를 통한 단백질 분자량 분포 변화, 아미노산 조성분석을 통해 발아 전과 비교하였다. 발아된 검은 쌀로부터 펩타이드를 생산하기 위해 단백질 분해효소를 처리하였으며, 생산된 발아 검은 쌀 펩타이드의 효과를 발아 검은 쌀 단백질과 비교하여 확인하였다. In vitro matrix-metalloprotease (MMP) 활성 저해효과는 형광 정량법을 이용하였으며, 인간 섬유아세포 활성화 효과를 확인하였고, 콜라겐 생합성 촉진효과와 자외선 조사에 의한 MMP 발현 저해효과는 효소면역분석법(ELISA)을 이용하여 확인하였다. 발아에 의해 검은 쌀의 단백질량, 단백질 분자량 분포 및 아미노산의 조성이 변화함을 확인하였으며, 검은 쌀의 발아와 단백질 분해효소중 파파인 처리를 병행함으로서, 상대적으로 낮은 분자량을 갖는 신규 펩타이드의 제조가 가능하였다. GPC를 이용하여 제조된 발아 검은 쌀 펩타이드의 분자량 분포를 확인한 결과, 대부분이 900dalton 이하의 분자량을 가지는 것을 확인하였으며, 또한, 이러한 발아 검은 쌀 펩다이드는 약 40% 정도의 인간 섬유아세포 활성화 효과를 가지며, 또한 농도 의존적으로 콜라겐 분해효소 활성 저해효과를 가지는 것을 확인하였다. 또한, 자외선 조사에 의해 유도되는 콜라겐 분해효소 발현을 약 50% 억제하며, 콜라겐 생합성을 약 20% 촉진하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.130-137
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• 2003

The squid had not been utilized for gel products because of its lower gel forming ability. The objectives of this study were as followed; 1) the optimum heating condition on squid meat paste products and 2) the optimum added level for jelly strength of squid meat paste products. Optimum heating conditions of squid meat kamaboko were as followed; setting(pre-heating) at 15$^{\circ}C$ or 55$^{\circ}C$ for 2 hours and heating at 9$0^{\circ}C$ for 60 minutes. The additives examined were as follows; 20mM EDTA, 10mM PMSF, 5 $\mu$mol/100g TGase, 0.2% potassium bromate, 2% collagen, 2% sucrose ester of stearic acid and 1% egg shell powder. The effects of additives on jelly strength were observed as follow, in descending order; 10mM of PMSF>5 $\mu$mo1/100g of TGase>0.2% of potassium bromate>20mM of EDTA. But sucrose ester of stearic acid and 1% egg shell powder were no effect. The solvents examined were as follows; n-amyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, n-hexyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol and glycerin glycol. It showed that high jelly strength as 787gㆍcm for 3% of n-butyl alcohol and 749gㆍcm for 3% of n-amyl alcohol. To adding 5% of n-butyl alcohol and n-amyl alcohol, gave the highest jelly strength and water holding capacity(WHC). Effect of alcohol on jelly strength appeared higher value at added 5% of n-butyl alcohol than n-amyl alcohol, and flying squid product was higher than jumbo squid product.

• KIEE International Transactions on Electrophysics and Applications
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• 제4C권4호
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• pp.176-180
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• 2004

This paper presents the fabrication and test of a micro cell exciter actuated by an electromagnetic force for the study on the chondrogenic differentiation of rabbit mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). The micro cell exciter is designed to apply compressive loading to the alginate gel mixed with the MSCs. The magnetic cell exciter consists of an actuator component and a cartridge-type chamber component. An actuator is composed of a permanent magnet, a core and a coil. The chamber has seven PMMA wells and a cell culture Petri dish. Two types of alginate gels were stimulated by the cell exciters for 10 minutes every 12 hours for 7 days. In order to determine the expression of these matrix components during differentiation, RT-PCR analysis was performed. Collagen type II was expressed in the MSCs subjected to the compressive stimulation.

• 한국응용약물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국응용약물학회 1996년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.80-104
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• 1996

The development of routine techniques for the isolation and in vitro maintenance of conducting airway epithelial cells in a differentiated state provides an ideal model to study the factors involved in the regulation of the expression of mucocilicary differentiation. Several key factors and conditions have been identified. These factors and conditions include the use of biphasic culture technique to achieve mucociliary differentiation and the use of such stimulators, the thickness of collagen gel substratum, the calcium level, and vitamin A, and such inhibitors, the growth factors EGF and insulin, and steroid hormones, for mucous cell differentiation. Using the defined culture medium, the life cycle of the mucous cell population in vitro was investigated. It was demonstrated that the majority of the mucous cell population in primary cultures is not involved in DNA replication. However, the mucous cell type is capable of self-renewal in culture and this reproduction is vitamin A dependent. furthermore, differentiation from non-mucous cell type to mucous cell type can be demonstrated by adding back a positive regulator such as vitamin A to the “starved” culture. Cell kinetics data suggest that vitamin A-dependent mucous cell differentiation in culture is a DNA replication-independent process and the process is inhibited by TGF-${\beta}$1.