• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.198-206
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• 2009

Purpose: The aims of this study were to assess the in vitro co-culturing pattern of isolated skin-derived precursor cells (SKPs) with a mixed demineralized bone (DMB) and fibrin glue scaffold and to evaluate in vivo osteogenesis after transplantation of autogenous SKPs with a these mixed scaffold in the animal's mandibular defects. Materials and Methods: We isolated SKPs from the ears of adult 4 miniature pigs. The isolated SKPs were co-cultured with a mixed DMB and fibrin glue scaffold in a non-osteogenic medium for 1, 2, and 4 weeks. Histological characteristics of in vitro co-cultured cells and scaffold were evaluated. $1{\times}10^7\;cells/100\;{\mu}l$ of autogenous porcine SKPs were grafted into the mandibular defects with a DMB and fibrin glue scaffold. In the control sites, only a scaffold was grafted, without SKPs. After two animals each were euthanized at 2 and 4 weeks after grafting, the in vivo osteogenesis was evaluated with histolomorphometric and osteocalcin immunohistochemical studies. Results: Homogeneously shaped skin-derived cells were isolated from porcine ear skin after 3 or 4 weeks of primary culture. In vitro osteogenic differentiation of SKPs was observed after co-culturing with a DMB and fibrin glue scaffold in a non-osteogenic medium. Von Kossa-positive bone minerals were also noted in the co-cultured medium at 4 weeks. As the culture time progressed, the number of observable cells increased. Trabecular new bone formation and osteocalcin expression were more pronounced in the SKP-grafted group compared to the control group. Conclusion: These findings suggest that autogenous SKP grafting with a DMB and fibrin glue scaffold can serve as a useful alternative to bone grafting technique.

• BMB Reports
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• 제43권7호
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• pp.491-498
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• 2010

Chemerin is a novel adipokine which is abundant in adipose tissue to promote adipocyte differentiation and with significant relativity to BMI and insulin sensitivity. We report here the molecular characterization of porcine chemerin and its receptors ChemR23 and GPR1, as well as their transcriptional regulation during lipogenesis. Chemerin was mainly expressed in liver, intestine, kidney and adipose tissue, consistent with the expression pattern of GPR1, but not ChemR23, which was predominantly present in spleen and temperately in adipose tissue. We further investigated the lipogenesis-related transcriptional activation of $PPAR{\gamma}$ and KLF15 on chemerin and its receptors. The data showed that KLF15, but not $PPAR{\gamma}$, can up-regulate the mRNA level of chemerin, ChemR23 and GPR1, which was consistent with the results of luciferase assay that confirmed the effect of KLF15 on ChemR23 promoter. Taken together, our data provide basic molecular information for the further investigation on the function of chemerin in lipogenesis.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.67-74
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• 2004

Objective: This study was to examine in vitro neural cell differentiation pattern of the genetically modified human embryonic stem cells expressing tyrosine hydroxylase (TH). Materials and Methods: Human embryonic stem (hES, MB03) cell was transfected with cDNAs cording for TH. Successful transfection was confirmed by western immunoblotting. Newly transfected cell line (TH#2/MB03) was induced to differentiate by two neurogenic factors retinoic acid (RA) and b-FGF. Exp. I) Upon differentiation using RA, embryoid bodies (EB, for 4 days) derived from TH#2/MB03 cells were exposed to RA ($10^{-6}M$)/AA ($5{\times}10^{-2}mM$) for 4 days, and were allowed to differentiate in N2 medium for 7, 14 or 21 days. Exp. II) When b-FGF was used, neuronal precursor cells were expanded at the presence of b-FGF (10 ng/ml) for 6 days followed by a final differentiation in N2 medium for 7, 14 or 21 days. Neuron differentiation was examined by indirect immunocytochemistry using neuron markers (NF160 & NF200). Results: After 7 days in N2 medium, approximately 80% and 20% of the RA or b-FGF induced Th#2/MB03 cells were immunoreactive to anti-NF160 and anti-NF200 antibodies, respectively. As differentiation continued, NF200 in RA treated cells significantly increased to 73.0% on 14 days compared to that in b-FGF treated cells (53.0%, p<0.05), while the proportion of cells expressing NF160 was similarly decreased between two groups. However, throughout the differentiation, expression of TH was maintained ($\sim$90%). HPLC analyses indicated the increased levels of L-DOPA in RA treated genetically modified hES cells with longer differentiation time. Conclusion: These results suggested that a genetically modified hES cells (TH#2/MB03) could be efficiently differentiated in vitro into mature neurons by RA induction method.

• 복식
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• 제40권
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• pp.151-170
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• 1998

The purpose of this study is to examine the value of grotesque fashion and to predict the future fashion trend. The grotesque originates the formative art. It emerges towards of a century or transitional period in most case. In particular, it was used as the expressive method of an individual's inside and a satire on society through the work of artists in the Middle Age, the renaissance, the sym-bolism, the dadaism, the surrealism, the pop art, the technology art, and the post-modernism, etc. The grotesque in fashion is represented in the work of avant-garde fashion designers who lead the high fashion. The grotesque fashion which was combined with an image of non-formality, non-rationality, an absurdity and reality. It has been begun shape of female dress in the renaissance. Afterwards, it was represented in extremely exaggerated and distorted pop art, hippies' fashion in the 1960's. In the 1970's, it was reflected in genderless rock star and destructive punk fashion. It was also represented in the androgynous fashion which was combined with both sexes, the goth/gothic fashion which was expressed with a realistic and fanciful shape and the tattoo of skin-head in the 1980's. In the 1990's, the grungy look which was dirty and the cyber punk fashion. In general, it was also expressed by the avant-garde fashion designers. To sum up, a grotesque fashion which is expressed by experimental designers is classified into four shapes. 1, Union of some extraneous is expressed as different kinds of fashion theme, such as abnormality of texture, uses of surrealistic elements and chaos of sex. Although it appears that the abnormal union of grotesque has only discord and collision, it also shows a feeling of freedom for the tension. 2. Introduction of real and fanciful image is expressed as a cyborg, realistic description of disgusting animal skin and aggressive shape. Especially, it is worth while to notice Tierre Mugler and Alexander Macqueen's work which expressed the shape of mingling human of Middle Age. 3. distortion or exaggeration is expressed as an unformed shape, the exaggeration of a clothing size, the abnormal exaggeration of human body and the ignorance of clothing form. 4. Introduction of a disgusting image is expressed as an extremity of reality, motifs of death, clothing material of disgusting hair and the ostentation of sex. Motto which leads modern fashion is something new and shocking. The grotesque fashion is an expression of eagerness for something new. It often show something ironic in the form of humor which is embedded in an abnormal and shocking pattern. The grotesque fashion is represented as an extreme beauty. It will stand as an important element of the future fashion and as a particular style with the change and fluidity.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.157-162
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• 2009

Nitric oxide (NO)는 세포 안의 다양한 생리학적, 병리학적 조건에서 확산, 세포 간 messenger와 같은 다양한 기능이 있으며, NO는 암세포나 macrophage 등과 같은 세포에서는 apoptosis를 유도하고, 정상세포나 내피 세포에서는 apoptosis를 억제한다고 보고되어져 있다. NO가 유방암 세포주인 MCF-7 세포에서는 apoptosis를 유도하는지 확인하기 위해 NO donor인 SIN-1을 처리하였다. SIN-1은 48시간 처리 시에도 세포 생존율에 영향을 주지 않았고, 세포주기나 성장 패턴에도 아무런 변화를 주지 않았다. 그러나 p53의 발현은 SIN-1 처리 시간에 따라 증가하였고, bcl-2, MDM2, p21의 발현도 함께 증가하였다. Bax의 발현은 SIN-1 처리 시에 변화가 없었다. MCF-7 세포에서 NO에 의한 apoptosis 억제를 보기 위하여, SIN-1을 선처리한 세포에 $CoCl_2$를 처리하였다. 세포에 $CoCl_2$ 만을 처리한 군에서는 확연한 apoptosis를 나타내었지만, SIN-1을 24 시간 선처리한 세포에서는 apoptosis를 관찰할 수 없었다. Cobalt Chloride에 의해 감소되었던 p53, MDM2, bcl-2 발현 역시 SIN-1을 24시간 선처리한 세포에서 증가하였다. 이런 결과들은 SIN-1에 의해 발현된 MDM2가 p53의 기능을 막으며, 또한 p21과 bcl-2의 발현이 유도되어 apoptosis를 억제함을 제시한다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.383-392
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• 2003

Insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) and their binding proteins (IGFBPs) are important regulators on the development of maternal tissues during pregnancy. This study was performed to examine the relationship between maternal IGFs/IGFBPs system (i.e: IGF-I, II, their receptors, and IGFBPs) in pre- and post-partum rats. The liver and kidney are important organs for the synthesis of IGFs and IGFBPs in adults. The levels of materanal IGFs and IGFBPs in serum, liver, and kidney were examined at 14 and 21 days of gestation and at 3, 7, 11, and 14 days after birth. The expression of IGFs and their receptors mRNA was also examined in fetal and maternal rat liver, kidney. IGF-I concentrations in maternal serum and liver were decreased during pregnancy. However, IGF-I concentration in maternal kidney was increased, having maximal effect at 14 days of gestation. IGF-I concentrations were decreased in serum, liver, and kidney of postpartum rat, compared to control (p < 0.05). On the other hand, IGF-II concentrations in serum, liver, and kidney were increased during pregnancy (p<0.05) and gradually decreased to control level in postpartum period. The levels of IGFBP-3 and IGFBP-2 are expressed in serum, liver, and kidney. However, IGFBP-3 is mainly expressed in serum and liver, and IGFBP-2 in kidney. The levels of IGFBP-3 and IGFBP-2 in maternal serum were markedly decreased during pregnancy and gradually recovered to control level during postpartum period by western ligand blotting. However, there was no change of IGFBP-3 and IGFBP-2 levels by western immunoblotting. The levels of IGFBP-3 and IGFBP-2 in maternal liver and kidney also showed the same pattern of serum, although the main IGFBP is different. In normal rat serum, IGF-I 150 kDa and 50 kDa carrier proteins were detected. The level of IGF-I 150 kDa carrier proteins in pregnant rat was decreased compared to normal rat, but that of 50 kDa carrier proteins was increased. IGFBP-3 protease activity was identified in pregnant rat serum and maternal placenta, and it was inhibited by EDTA ($Ca^{2+}$ chelating agent) and aprotinin (serine proteinase inhibitor). Taken together, these results suggest that the changes of IGFs and IGFBPs in maternal rats are regulated by liver and kidney IGFs and their receptors mRNA during the pregnancy.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.175-202
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• 2004

Nitric oxide(NO) play an important role in normal and pathophysiological cells including as a messenger molecule, neurotransmitter, microbiocidal agent, or dilator of blood vessels and artheriosclerosis, hypertension, myocardial infarction, respectively. To investigate that Ondamtang in the potential contribution of the levels of nitric oxide generated by endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and the mechanisms of protection against L-NAME, human ECV304 cells, which normally do not express eNOS, were expressed by L-NAME. L-NAME stimulated rat or cells were found to be resistant to injury and delayed death following the Ondam-tang. Inhibition of nitric oxide synthesis abolished the protective effect against L-NAME, thrombin and collagen exposure. Interestingly, such effects have bee observed during stimulation with agents such as KCl on L-NAME mediate rats, were damaged by the NOS inhibitor NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME). Cardiovascular diseases is one of the blood vessels and renin-angiotensin system dynfunction. So we studied on herbal medicine that have a relation of vessels endothelium necrosis. In Oriental Medicine, Ondam-tang has been used for disease in relation to cardiovascular system. We studied on the protection and inhibitory effects of cardiovascular diseases in L-NAME induced rat or ECV304 cell lines through the Cell morphological pattern, Tunel assay, LDH activity, heart rate, blood pressure and immunohistochemistric analysis by Ondam-tang. As the result of this study, In group, the anti-apoptosis and necrosis in the cardiovascular system have a potential capacity for prevented, protected and treating the diseases of cardiovascular system, against the necrosis of rat and ECV304 cells with eNOS and calpain expression by L-NAME is promoted.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.163-170
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• 2011

이 논문은 X-밴드 Ground-Based Synthetic Aperture Radar (GB-SAR) 시스템을 이용하여 5개의 삼각삼면반사체(triangular trihedral corner reflector)의 시간에 따른 위상변화를 분석하였다. 각각의 반사체는 시스템으로부터의 거리를 다르게 설정하여 고정시켰고 모든 편파에 대한 영상을 20 분 간격으로 123 회, 총 40 시간 동안 연속 측정하였다. SAR 간섭기법(interferometry)을 이용한 분석 결과 반사체는 고정된 상태임에도 불구하고 시간에 따라 최대 2 radian의 위상차가 나타났으며 기상요소와 유사한 추세를 보였다. 대기 중 굴절률을 고려한 GB-SAR 위상관계식을 통하여 대기 중 습도, 기온 및 기압의 변화에 따른 마이크로파 굴절률의 변화 양상을 회귀분석을 통하여 살펴보았다. 그 결과 X-밴드의 굴절률은 습도 및 기온과 비교적 높은 선형적 관계를 보였으나(평균 결정계수 각각 0.72, 0.76) 기압과는 그렇지 않았다(결정계수 0.34). 실험 기간 동안 습도는 약 50 %에서 90 %까지, 기온은 $-1^{\circ}C$에서 $9^{\circ}C$까지 변하였으며 X-밴드 굴절률의 변화는 약 $3.14{\times}10^{-5}$였다. 향후 보다 다양한 기상조건에서 실험이 이루어진다면 습도, 기온 및 기압 조건에 따른 굴절률의 포괄적 관계식을 유추할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제17권10호
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• pp.307-321
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• 2017

본 연구는 중 고등학교 학생 2,260명을 대상으로 Big 5 성격요인에 따른 청소년 성격특성에 발달적 변화가 있는지 알아보고자 한다. 성별과 학년에 따라 성격 5요인의 발달적 변화에 차이를 보이는지 확인하였고, 더불어 신경증 하위요인을 추가적으로 분석함으로써 청소년기 문제행동 시기와 특성을 확인 하였다. 분석에는 일원배치변량분석(One-way ANOVA)을 사용하였으며 유의미한 차이가 난 경우 사후검증을 실시하였다. 연구 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 첫째, 청소년의 성격 5요인 특성이 성별에 따라 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 개방성, 성실성, 외향성은 여자가 남자보다 높게 나타났고, 신경증은 남자가 여자보다 높게 나타났다. 둘째, 청소년의 성격 5요인 특성 모두에서 학년에 따라 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 청소년기 성격특성에 대한 성별에 따른 학년별 발달적 경향성에서도 성별 간 다른 양상을 보이는 것으로 나타났다. 특히 성별과 학년에 따른 분석에서 남자는 중등 2학년, 여자는 고등 3학년에서 성격특성이 두드러질 것으로 나타났다. 그리고 신경증과 관련된 외현화 행동문제는 중등 1 2학년에서 내현화 행동문제는 고등 3학년에서 주로 발현될 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 현재 우리나라 청소년 성격특성의 발달적 변화를 확인할 수 있었으며, 또한 성별과 학년에 따라 상이한 정신건강문제가 발현 될 수 있는 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제18권8호
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• pp.1386-1392
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• 2008

A gene (sll0158) putatively encoding a glycogen branching enzyme (GBE, E.C. 2.4.1.18) was cloned from Synechocystis sp. PCC6803, and the recombinant protein expressed and characterized. The PCR-amplified putative GBE gene was ligated into a pET-21a plasmid vector harboring a T7 promoter, and the recombinant DNA transformed into a host cell, E. coli BL21(DE3). The IPTG-induced enzymes were then extracted and purified using Ni-NTA affinity chromatography. The putative GBE gene was found to be composed of 2,310 nucleotides and encoded 770 amino acids, corresponding to approx. 90.7 kDa, as confirmed by SDS-PAGE and MALDI-TOF-MS analyses. The optimal conditions for GBE activity were investigated by measuring the absorbance change in iodine affinity, and shown to be pH 8.0 and $30^{\circ}C$ in a 50 mM glycine-NaOH buffer. The action pattern of the GBE on amylose, an $\alpha$-(1,4)-linked linear glucan, was analyzed using high-performance anion-exchange chromatography (HPAEC) after isoamylolysis. As a result, the GBE displayed $\alpha$-glucosyl transferring activity by cleaving the $\alpha$-(1,4)-linkages and transferring the cleaved maltoglycosyl moiety to form new $\alpha$-(1,6)-branch linkages. A time-course study of the GBE reaction was carried out with biosynthetic amylose (BSAM; $M_p{\cong}$8,000), and the changes in the branch-chain length distribution were evaluated. When increasing the reaction time up to 48 h, the weight- and number-average DP ($DP_w$ and $DP_n$) decreased from 19.6 to 8.7 and from 17.6 to 7.8, respectively. The molecular size ($M_p$, peak $M_w{\cong}2.45-2.75{\times}10^5$) of the GBE-reacted product from BSAM reached the size of amylose (AM) in botanical starch, yet the product was highly soluble and stable in water, unlike AM molecules. Thus, GBE-generated products can provide new food and non-food applications, owing to their unique physical properties.