• 생명과학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.256-263
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• 2009

쏘가리 젖산탈수소효소(EC 1.1.1.27, lactate dehydrogenase, LDH) $A_4$ 동위효소를 affinity chromatography 및 ultrafiltration으로 정제하였다. 정제된 LDH $A_4$ 동위효소의 분자량은 140.4 kDa이었고 등전점(pI)은 7.0이었다. 효소반응의 최적 pH는 7.5로 나타났다. 피루브산을 기질로 하였을 때 LDH $A_4$ 동위효소의 ${K_m}^{PYR}$값은 $4.86{\times}10^{-5}$ M, $V_{max}$값은 13.31mM/min로 나타났다. LDH $A_4$ 동위효소의 역학실험은 쏘가리가 온수성어류라는 점을 보여주었고 정제된 LDH $A_4$ 동위 효소에 대한 항체는 변온 척추동물의 대사생리학적 특성을 연구하거나 여러 가지 병증의 진단에 유용하게 사용될 수 있을 것이다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.271-281
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• 2004

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is malignant tumor in salivary gland, and its behavior is very invasive. Of all malignant tumor adenoid cystic carcinoma is occured in frequency of 4.4% in major salivary gland, and 1.29% in minor salivary gland. Histopathologically, adenoid cystic carcinoma is characterized by a cribriform appearance, and tubular form and solid nest type tumor can be seen. The tumor cell structure composed of modified myoepithelial cell, and basaloid cell. Extracellular matrix of this tumor cell contains variable ground substance with basement membrane component. Basement membrane matrix composed of collagen fibers, glycoproteins, proteoglycans, and its function is well known that it participate in differentiation, proliferation, and growth of tumor cell. Basement membrane molecule is essential for invasion of peripheral nerve, blood vessel, skeletal muscle in tumor cell of adenoid cystic carcinoma. In many studies, the tumor cell of adenoid cystic carcinoma containing modified myoepithelial cell participate in synthesis of proteoglycan. In this study, tissue sample of adenoid cystic carcinoma of human salivary gland were obtained from 15 surgical specimen, and all specimen were routinely fixed in 10% formalin and embedded. Serial $4-{\mu}m$ thick sections were cut from paraffin blocks. the histopathologic evaluation was done with light microscopy. And, the immunohistochemical staining, characteristics of glycosaminoglycan were observed. For biochemical analysis of glycosaminoglycan, isolation of crude glycosaminoglycan from tumor tissue and Western bolt analysis were carried out. With transmission electomicroscopy, tumor cell were observed. Biologic behavior of adenoid cystic carcinoma was observed with distribution and expression of basement membrane of glycosaminoglycan in tumor cells, The results obtained were as follows: 1. In immunohistochemical study, chondroitin sulfate is postively stained in tumor cell and interstitial space, dermatan sulfate is weakly stained in ductal cell. But keratan sulfate is negatively stained. 2. In immunohistochemical study, heparan sulfate is strong positive stained in tumor cell and basement membrane, especially in invasion area to peripheral nerve tissue. 3. In transmission electromicroscpic view, the tumor cells are composed modifed myoepithelial cells, and contains many microvilli and rough endoplasmic reticulum. 4. In Western blot analysis, the expression of glycosaminoglycan is expressed mostly in heparan sulfate. From the results obtained in this study, tumor cell of adenoid cystic carcinoma is composed modified myoepithelial cell, and glycosaminoglycan of basement membrane molecule of heparan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate mostly participate in the development and invasiveness of adenoid cystic carcinoma by immunohistochemical study and western blot analysis.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제21권11호
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• pp.1544-1550
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• 2008

The retinoids (vitamin A and its derivatives) play a critical role in vision, growth, reproduction, cell differentiation and embryonic development. Using the IMpRH panel, porcine cellular retinol binding protein genes 5 and 7 (RBP5 and RBP7) were assigned to porcine chromosomes 5 and 6, respectively. The complete coding sequences (CDS) of the RBP5 and RBP7 genes were amplified using the reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) method, and the deduced amino acid sequences of both genes were compared to human corresponding proteins. The mRNA distributions of the two genes in adult Wuzhishan pig tissues (lung, skeletal muscle, spleen, heart, stomach, large intestine, lymph node, small intestine, liver, brain, kidney and fat) were examined. A total of nine single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified in two genes. Three of these SNPs were analyzed using the polymerase chain reaction-restriction-fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method in Laiwu, Wuzhishan, Guizhou, Bama, Tongcheng, Yorkshire and Landrace pig breeds. Association analysis of genotypes of these SNP loci with economic traits was done in our experimental populations. Significant associations of different genotypes of $RBP5-A/G^{63}$, $RBP5-A/G^{517}$ and $RPB5-T/C^{intron1-90}$ loci with traits including maximum carcass length (LM), minimum carcass length (LN), marbling score (MS), back fat thickness at shoulder (SBF), meat color score (MCS) and hematocrit (HCT) were detected. These SNPs may be useful as genetic markers in genetic improvement for porcine production.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.859-869
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• 2007

Naked DNA and standard vectors have been previously used for gene delivery. Among these, PEI can efficiently condense DNA and has high intrinsic endosomal activities. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the cationic polycation PEI could increase the transfection efficiency of BMP expressing DNA using a vector-loaded collagen sponge model. BMP-2/pcDNA3.1 plasmid was constructed by subcloning human BMP-2 cDNA into the pcDNA3.1 plasmid vector. PEI/DNA complexes were prepared by mixing PEI and BMP-2/pcDNA3.1 and the constructed complexes were loaded into the collagen sponges. In vitro studies, BMSCs were transfected with the PEI/BMP-2/pcDNA3.1 complexes from collgen sponge. The level of secreted BMP-2 and alkaline phosphatase activities of transfected BMSCs were significantly higher in PEI/BMP-2/pcDNA3.1 group than in BMP-2/pcDNA3.1 group (p<0.05). Transfected BMSCs were cultured and mineralization was observed only in cells treated with PEI/BMP-2/pcDNA3.1 complexes. In vivo studies, PEI/BMP-2/pcDNA3.1/collagen, BMP-2/pcDNA3.1/collagen and blank collagen were grafted in skeletal muscle of nude mice. Ectopic bone formation was shown in PEI/BMP-2/pcDNA3.1/collagen grafted mouse 4 weeks postimplantation, while not in BMP-2/pcDNA3.1 grafted tissue. This study suggests that PEI-condensed DNA encoding for BMP-2 is capable of inducing bone formation in ectopic site and might increase the transfection rate of BMP-2/pcDNA3.1. As a non-viral vector, PEI offers the potential in gene therapy for bone engineering.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.151-157
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• 1999

목적 : HL60 세포주에서 PMA(phorbol 12-myrisate 13-acetate) 및 DMSO(dlmethyisulfoxlde) 에 의해 분화가 유도될 때 감소되는 특성을 보이는 K872 클론에 대한 염기 서열, 조직 분포, 단백 분리 등을 시행하였다. 재료 및 방법 QIA plasmid extraction kit(Qiagen GmbH, Germany)를 이용하여 사람의 모유두 세포 pBluescript phagemid cDNA library로부터 K872 클론을 추출하였다. Sanger's dideoxy nucleotide chain-termination method을 이용하여, 추출한 K872 클론의 염기 서열을 분석하였다. BLAST(Basic Local Alignment Search Tools) 프로그램으로 유전자은행의 염기 서열과의 상동성을 검색하였다. K872 클론으로 만든 probe로 다양한 인간 조직 및 암세포주로부터 분리한 RNA에 대하여 nothern blot을 시행하였다. His-Patch Thifusion expression system을 이용하여 대장균 배지에 0.1mM IPTG(Isopropyl-$\beta$-thlogalactopyranoslde) 를 첨가해서 결합단백의 유전자 발현을 유도하였다. 결합단백이 함유된 용출액을 SDS-PAGE에 걸어서 발현된 단백을 확인하였다. 결과 : K872 클론은 675개의 코딩 영역과 280개의 코딩과 관련없는 영역으로 구성된 1006개의 염기로 구성됨을 관찰하였다. 해독틀로 추정되는 부분은 시작 코돈을 포함하여 길6개의 아미노산을 형성하고 단백 산물의 분자량은 25,560 Da으로 추정되었다. 추정 아미노산 배열은 쥐의 glutathlone S-transferase kappa 1(rGSTKl) 의 아미노산 배열과 70$\%$의 상동성을 보였다. nothern blot에 따른 발현 양상은 심장, 수의근, 말초혈액 백혈구 등의 조직에서 높은 발현을 보였으며 방사선 내성과 관련지어 볼 때 대장암 및 흑색종 세포주에서 발현이 높았던 점은 특기할 만하였다. 결론 : 상동성 검색 결과 K872 유전자는 항암제 및 방사선 내성과 관련이 있는 rGSTK1에 대한 사람의 상동유전자로 사료되며 향후 이와 관련한 기능 분석이 필요할 것으로 사료된다

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.443-453
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• 2008

The Bric-a-brac, Tramtrack, Broad-complex (BTB) domain is a protein-protein interaction domain that is found in many zinc finger transcription factors. BTB containing proteins play important roles in a variety of cellular functions including regulation of transcription, regulation of the cytoskeleton, protein ubiquitination, angiogenesis, and apoptosis. Here, we report the cloning and characterization of a novel human gene, KLHL31, from a human embryonic heart cDNA library. The cDNA of KLHL31 is 5743 bp long, encoding a protein product of 634 amino acids containing a BTB domain. The protein is highly conserved across different species. Western blot analysis indicates that the KLHL31 protein is abundantly expressed in both embryonic skeletal and heart tissue. In COS-7 cells, KLHL31 proteins are localized to both the nucleus and the cytoplasm. In primary cultures of nascent mouse cardiomyocytes, the majority of endogenous KLHL31 proteins are localized to the cytoplasm. KLHL31 acts as a transcription repressor when fused to GAL4 DNA-binding domain and deletion analysis indicates that the BTB domain is the main region responsible for this repression. Overexpression of KLHL31 in COS-7 cells inhibits the transcriptional activities of both the TPA-response element (TRE) and serum response element (SRE). KLHL31 also significantly reduces JNK activation leading to decreased phosphorylation and protein levels of the JNK target c-Jun in both COS-7 and Hela cells. These results suggest that KLHL31 protein may act as a new transcriptional repressor in MAPK/JNK signaling pathway to regulate cellular functions.

• 한국보육지원학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.157-176
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 유아들의 식습관과 식품 선호도에 관한 최근의 실태와 문제점을 살펴보고 각종 조미료와 식품첨가물이 함유된 인스턴트식품과 패스트푸드, 불량식품에 무방비로 노출되고 길들여진 유아들의 식습관을 개선시켜 주고자 실시한 "위험한 먹거리 프로그램"이 효과가 있는지 알아보기 위한 것이었다. 연구 대상은 연구자가 운영하고 있는 어린이집 만5세 유아들로, 2달 동안 매일 "위험한 먹거리 프로그램"이 실시되었다. 이 프로그램은 먹거리와 건강에 관한 부모의 인식과 유아의 식습관을 파악하기 위한 설문 조사, 유아들을 대상으로 자신들이 먹고 있는 음식에 대한 관심 유도 프로그램, 운동프로그램, 건강식품과 불량식품에 대한 충분한 정보 제공, 인스턴트식품과 패스트푸드가 인체에 미칠 수 있는 악영향에 대한 정보 제공 등의 다양한 프로그램으로 구성되었다. 또한 본 프로그램은 유아들의 신체 변화에 미친 영향을 파악하기 위해서 프로그램 실시 전에는 아동의 체내 중금속(독성미네랄) 상태를 측정하기 위한 SH제약의 모발검사와 프로그램 실시 전후로 유아의 체중, 골격근량, 체지방, BMI, 체지방률 등을 측정하기 위한 일산 보건소의 건강 검진 진단(INBODY) 프로그램을 실시하였다. 본 연구의 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, '위험한 먹거리 프로그램' 과정에 참여했던 부모의 의식이 바뀌면서 안전하지 않은 음식들이 식단에서 배제되었다, 둘째, 유아 스스로 자료를 찾고 토론하며 식품을 분석. 실험하는 과정을 통해 자신이 먹는 음식에 대한 관심도가 높아지게 되어 패스트푸드와 인스턴트식품 같은 안전하지 않은 식품에 대한 자제력 향상으로 이어졌다. 셋째, 운동프로그램을 병행하면서 유아들의 체질이 개선되는 결과를 측정할 수 있었다. 넷째, 유아들의 먹거리 습관을 개선시킬 수 있는 다양한 활동들로 구성된 프로그램을 통해 아동들은 야채, 잡곡밥, 과일 등을 골고루 먹는 균형 잡힌 식습관이 형성되었다. 이상의 연구결과를 통해 "위험한 먹거리 프로그램"이 유아의 식습관을 개선시키는 데 효과가 있었음을 확인할 수 있었다.