• 환경생물
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.241-250
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• 2011

현대인들은 가정생활과 직업환경 속에서 다양한 종류의 전자기파에 노출되며 전자기파 노출에 따른 생체위해성은 공중보건학적으로 중요한 이슈로 대두되었다. 현재까지 많은 체외 및 체내실험 결과에서 전자기파 노출이 세포대사, 내분비, 면역, 신경, 생식, 태아발달에 영향을 미치는 것으로 보고되었다. 세포나 개체 수준에서 시행된 실험연구에서는 전자기파 노출에 의해 세포내부 자유기의 증가, DNA 손상과 암발생, 발생기형, 생식기능 저하가 나타난다. 역학조사결과 전자기파 노출은 생명을 위협하는 질병인 백혈병, 뇌암, 근위축성 측삭경화증, 우울증, 자살, 알츠하이머와 상관성이 보고되었다. 이러한 생체기능 변화는 전자기파의 주파수, 노출기간, 강도 (에너지)에 따라 다르게 나타난다. 전자기파 노출은 곤충, 어류, 양서류, 파충류, 조류 등 야생동물에서도 동물행동, 번식, 생리기능의 변화를 초래한다. 본 소고에서는 인간보건학적 측면과 생태계에서 나타난 전자기파의 위해성을 전자기파의 종류, 노출시간에 따라 세포 및 개체 수준에서 보고된 위해성 자료를 정리하였다.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.196-204
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• 2010

With the completion of genome sequencing of several organisms, attention has been focused to determine the function and functional network of proteins by proteome analysis. The recent techniques of proteomics have been advanced quickly so that the high-throughput and systematic analyses of cellular proteins are enabled in combination with bioinformatics tools. Furthermore, the development of proteomic techniques helps to elucidate the functions of proteins under stress or diseased condition, resulting in the discovery of biomarkers responsible for the biological stimuli. Ultimate goal of proteomics orients toward the entire proteome of life, subcellular localization, biochemical activities, and their regulation. Comprehensive analysis strategies of proteomics can be classified as three categories: (i) protein separation by 2-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) or liquid chromatography (LC), (ii) protein identification by either Edman sequencing or mass spectrometry (MS), and (iii) quanitation of proteome. Currently MS-based proteomics turns shiftly from qualitative proteome analysis by 2-DE or 2D-LC coupled with off-line matrix assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) and on-line electrospray ionization (ESI) MS, respectively, to quantitative proteome analysis. Some new techniques which include top-down mass spectrometry and tandem affinity purification have emerged. The in vitro quantitative proteomic techniques include differential gel electrophoresis with fluorescence dyes, protein-labeling tagging with isotope-coded affinity tag, and peptide-labeling tagging with isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation. In addition, stable isotope labeled amino acid can be in vivo labeled into live culture cells through metabolic incorporation. MS-based proteomics extends to detect the phosphopeptide mapping of biologically crucial protein known as one of post-translational modification. These complementary proteomic techniques contribute to not only the understanding of basic biological function but also the application to the applied sciences for industry.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.201-211
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• 2016

Although the antioxidant and cardioprotective effects of NecroX-5 on various in vitro and in vivo models have been demonstrated, the action of this compound on the mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation system remains unclear. Here we verify the role of NecroX-5 in protecting mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation capacity during hypoxia-reoxygenation (HR). Necrox-5 treatment ($10{\mu}M$) and non-treatment were employed on isolated rat hearts during hypoxia/reoxygenation treatment using an ex vivo Langendorff system. Proteomic analysis was performed using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and non-labeling peptide count protein quantification. Real-time PCR, western blot, citrate synthases and mitochondrial complex activity assays were then performed to assess heart function. Treatment with NecroX-5 during hypoxia significantly preserved electron transport chain proteins involved in oxidative phosphorylation and metabolic functions. NecroX-5 also improved mitochondrial complex I, II, and V function. Additionally, markedly higher peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma coactivator-$1{\alpha}$ ($PGC1{\alpha}$) expression levels were observed in NecroX-5-treated rat hearts. These novel results provide convincing evidence for the role of NecroX-5 in protecting mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation capacity and in preserving $PGC1{\alpha}$ during cardiac HR injuries.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제44권11호
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• pp.1629-1636
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 신령버섯의 면역기능 개선 효과를 마우스를 이용한 동물 모델에서 면역기관의 무게와 세포증식, 자연살해세포 활성, 사이토카인 분비능을 측정하고 대식세포 증식과 활성을 측정하여 평가하였다. BALB/c 마우스에 저(4 mg/kg), 중(20 mg/kg), 고(100 mg/kg) 농도의 신령버섯을 21일간 경구로 투여하였다. 마우스를 희생하여 체중 및 면역장기 무게, 비장세포의 증식과 사이토카인 생성, 자연살해세포의 활성을 측정하였다. 그 결과 신령버섯은 마우스의 체중, 간, 비장, 흉선의 무게에 영향을 주지 않았으며, 비장세포의 증식에 유의한 효과가 없었다. 또한 비장세포의 IL-4과 IL-12 생성을 억제하였으며, 마우스 자연살해세포의 활성을 현저하게 증가시켰다. 정상 마우스에서 분리한 비장세포에 신령버섯을 처리한 in vitro 실험에서는 신령버섯 $5{\sim}100{\mu}g/mL$에서 농도 의존적으로 비장세포의 증식과 $IFN-{\gamma}$ 생성을 증가시켰다. 신령버섯은 대식세포인 RAW 264.7 세포의 증식을 $100{\mu}g/mL$ 농도까지 농도 의존적으로 증가시켰으며, 대식세포에 의한 NO의 생성을 농도 의존적으로 증가시켰다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 보면 신령버섯을 마우스에 3주간 투여하면 동물의 체중, 면역장기의 무게와 면역세포의 증식에는 영향을 미치지 않지만 자연살해세포의 활성을 70% 가량 증가시키며 IL-4와 IL-12의 생성을 억제한다. 정상 마우스에서 분리한 비장세포에 신령버섯을 처리하면 세포증식과 $IFN-{\gamma}$ 분비가 증가되고, 대식세포인 RAW 264.7 세포의 증식과 NO 생성이 증가된다. 따라서 신령버섯은 바이러스에 감염된 세포나 암세포를 죽이는 자연살해세포와 대식세포의 활성을 증가시켜 면역반응 조절에 중요한 역할을 할 것으로 기대된다.

• 생약학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.37-45
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• 2019

Portulaca oleracea L. (PL) has been used in traditional medicine herb for treatment of various diseases, such as diarrhea, dysentery, and skin inflammation. Previous studies have shown that the PL regulates the inflammation by inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Although PL might have improvement effects of intestinal function and bioactive effects, there are not enough studies to demonstrate. This study investigated the effects of KDC16-2 on the improvement of intestinal function and anti-inflammatory effects in vivo and in vitro. The improvement effect of intestinal function was measured fecal amount, water content and intestinal transit rate in KDC16-2 treated ICR mice. As results, compared with the control group, the KDC16-2 group showed a significant increase in wet fecal weight, dry fecal weight and fecal water content. The intestinal transit rate of KDC16-2 group was significantly increased. Based on the results, KDC16-2 is considered to have effects on improving intestinal function. The effect of anti-inflammatory demonstrated by using dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mice. The mice were administered 3% DSS along with KDC16-2 (100, 300 mg/kg) for 14 days. DSS-induced colitis mice were significantly ameliorated in KDC16-2 treated group, including body weight loss, colon length shortening, tight junction protein of colon and histological colon injury. The levels of inflammatory mediators (IgG2a, IgA, C-reactive protein and Myeloperoxidase) and pro-inflammatory cytokines (tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-${\alpha}$, Interleukin (IL)-6) which are involved in inflammatory responses were increased in the DSS-treated group as compared to those in the control group, and the levels were significantly decreased in the KDC16-2 groups. In addition, we investigated the impact of KDC16-2 on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory responses in J774A.1 cells. KDC16-2 inhibited production of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and reactive oxygen species (ROS). These results suggested that the KDC16-2 could effectively alleviate the dysfunction of intestinal and inflammatory mediators. Thus, these KDC16-2 can be potentially used as health functional food of intestinal.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.263-273
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 양파(Allium Cepa L.) 과육과 과피를 이용하여 in vitro 신경세포 보호효과 및 Aβ로 유도된 인지기능 장애 마우스 모델에서의 개선효과를 검증하고자 하였다. 양파 과육 분획물(EOF)과 과피 분획물(EOP) 모두 PC-12 세포에서 Aβ로 유도된 세포 독성에 대하여 신경세포 보호효과(세포 내 산화적 스트레스 억제, 세포 생존율 및 세포막 보호효과)를 나타냈다. Aβ로 유도된 인지장애 마우스 모델에서의 행동실험(Y-미로, 수동회피 및 Morris 수중 미로 시험) 결과 또한 양파 과육 분획물(EOF)과 과피 분획물(EOP) 모두 효과적인으로 학습 및 기억능력을 개선시키는 것으로 나타났다. 행동실험 후 마우스 뇌조직에서의 산화적 스트레스에 대한 생체 방어 기작의 일종인 SOD 함량의 증가, oxidized GSH/총 GSH 및 MDA 함량 감소를 나타냄에 따라 산화적 스트레스에 대한 우수한 항산화효과가 긍정적인 영향을 미친 것으로 판단된다. 또한, 뇌조직으로부터 분리한 미토콘드리아에 대하여 막 전위(MMP) 보호 및 ATP 함량 증가를 나타냈으며, 미토콘드리아와 관련된 apoptosis 경로에서 BAX의 감소 및 cytochrome c 방출 억제를 통해 caspase 3/7의 활성을 억제하는 것으로도 나타났다. 결국, 양파 과육 분획물(EOF)과 과피 분획물(EOP)은 AChE의 활성 억제 및 ACh의 함량을 증가시킴으로써 효과적인 콜린성 시스템 보호효과를 나타냄에 따라, Aβ로 유도된 인지기능 장애를 예방할 수 있는 고부가가치 건강기능식품 소재로의 활용 가능성이 기대된다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.235-247
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• 2022

Background: Ginsenoside Rg3 is one of the main active ingredients in ginseng. Here, we aimed to confirm its protective effect on the heart function in transverse aortic coarctation (TAC)-induced heart failure mice and explore the potential molecular mechanisms involved. Methods: The effects of ginsenoside Rg3 on heart and mitochondrial function were investigated by treating TAC-induced heart failure in mice. The mechanism of ginsenoside Rg3 for improving heart and mitochondrial function in mice with heart failure was predicted through integrative analysis of the proteome and plasma metabolome. Glucose uptake and myocardial insulin sensitivity were evaluated using micro-positron emission tomography. The effect of ginsenoside Rg3 on myocardial insulin sensitivity was clarified by combining in vivo animal experiments and in vitro cell experiments. Results: Treatment of TAC-induced mouse models with ginsenoside Rg3 significantly improved heart function and protected mitochondrial structure and function. Fusion of metabolomics, proteomics, and targeted metabolomics data showed that Rg3 regulated the glycolysis process, and Rg3 not only regulated glucose uptake but also improve myocardial insulin resistance. The molecular mechanism of ginsenoside Rg3 regulation of glucose metabolism was determined by exploring the interaction pathways of AMPK, insulin resistance, and glucose metabolism. The effect of ginsenoside Rg3 on the promotion of glucose uptake in IR-H9c2 cells by AMPK activation was dependent on the insulin signaling pathway. Conclusions: Ginsenoside Rg3 modulates glucose metabolism and significantly ameliorates insulin resistance through activation of the AMPK pathway.

• 한국수정란이식학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국수정란이식학회 2002년도 국제심포지엄
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• pp.95-95
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• 2002

Human embryonic stem (hES) cells can be induced to differentiate into tyrosine hydroxylase expressing (TH+) cells that may serve as an alternative for cell replacement therapy for Parkinson's disease (PD). To examine in vitro differentiation of hES (MB03, registered in NIH) cells into TH+ cells, hES cells were induced to differentiate according to the 4-/4+ protocol using retinoic acid (RA), ascorbic acid (AA), and/or lithium chloride (LiCl) followed by culture in N2 medium for 14 days, during which time the differentiation occurs. Immunocytochemical stainings of the cells revealed that approximately 21.1% of cells treated with RA plus AA expressed TH protein that is higher than the ratio of TH+ cells seen in any other treatment groups (RA, RA+LiCl or RA+AA+LiCl). In order to see the differentiation pattern in vivo and the ability of in vitro differentiation-induced cells in easing symptomatic motor function of PD animal model, cells (2 $\times$ 10$^{5}$ cells/2${mu}ell$) undergone 4-/4+ protocol using RA plus AA without any further treatment were transplanted into unilateral striatum of MPTP-lesioned PD animal model (C57BL/6). Following the surgery, motor behavior of the animals was examined by measuring the retention time on an accelerating rotar-rod far next 10 weeks. No significant differences in retention time of the animals were noticed until 2 weeks post-graft; however, it increased markedly at 6 weeks and 10 weeks time point after the surgery. Immunohistochemical studies confirmed that a reasonable number of TH+ cells were found at the graft site as well as other remote sites, showing the migrating nature of embryonic stem cells. These results suggest that in viかo differentiated hES cells relieve symptomatic motor behavior of PD animal model and should be considered as a promising alternative for the treatment of PD.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제21권12호
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• pp.1761-1771
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• 2011

방사선 조사에 대한 방호 효과와 방사선 치료에 의한 부작용 경감 효과를 가지는 새로운 생약복합조성물(HemoHIM)의 자외선 조사에 의한 피부 면역계 방호 효과에 대해 알아보았다. IL-4와 GM-CSF로 분화시킨 수 지상세포에 자외선을 직접 조사하여 항원전달기능의 감소를 유발하는 자외선 조사 조건을 확립하고, HemoHIM을 자외선 조사 전 후에 처리하여 자외선에 의해 감소한 수지상세포의 항원전달기능이 회복되는 것을 확인하였다. 그리고 접촉성 과민반응 모델을 이용하여 피부의 Langerhans 세포의 항원전달기능의 감소를 유발하는 자외선 조사 조건을 확립하고, Langerhans 세포의 항원전달기능의 감소를 유발하고 HemoHIM을 각각 복강 또는 경구로 투여하는 방법으로 처리하였을 때, 억제된 Langerhans 세포의 항원전달 기능을 회복시키는 효과가 있다는 것을 확인하였다. 이상의 결과로 HemoHIM은 자외선 조사로 저하된 피부 면역 기능을 회복시키는 효과가 있다는 것을 증명하였고, 피부 면역 기능을 개선하는 새로운 자외선 차단제 개발을 위한 소재로 사용할 가능성을 제시하였다.

• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.143-151
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• 2010

Pluripotency of human embryonic stem cell (hESC) is one of the most valuable ability of hESCs for applying cell therapy field, but also showing side effect, for example teratoma formation. When transplant multipotent stem cell, such as mesnchymal stem cell (MSC) which retains similar differentiation ability, they do not form teratoma in vivo, but there exist limitation of cellular source supply. Accordingly, differentiation of hESC into MSC will be promising cellular source with strong points of both hESC and MSC line. In this study, we described the derivation of MSC like cell population from feeder free cultured hESC (hESC-MSC) using direct differentiation system. Cells population, hESC-MSC and bone marrow derived MSC (BM-MSC) retained similar characteristics in vitro, such as morphology, MSC specific marker expression and differentiation capacity. At the point of differentiation of both cell populations, differentiation rate was slower in hESC-MSC than BM-MSC. As these reason, to verify differentially expressed molecular condition of both cell population which bring out different differentiation rate, we compare the molecular condition of hESC-MSC and BM-MSC using 2-D proteomic analysis tool. In the proteomic analysis, we identified 49 differentially expressed proteins in hESC-MSC and BM-MSC, and they involved in different biological process such as positive regulation of molecular function, biological process, cellular metabolic process, nitrogen compound metabolic process, macromolecule metabolic process, metabolic process, molecular function, and positive regulation of molecular function and regulation of ubiquitin protein ligase activity during mitotic cell cycle, cellular response to stress, and RNA localization. As the related function of differentially expressed proteins, we sought to these proteins were key regulators which contribute to their differentiation rate, developmental process and cell proliferation. Our results suggest that the expressions of these proteins between the hESC-MSC and BM-MSC, could give to us further evidence for hESC differentiation into the mesenchymal stem cell is associated with a differentiation factor. As the initial step to understand fundamental difference of hESC-MSC and BM-MSC, we sought to investigate different protein expression profile. And the grafting of hESC differentiation into MSC and their comparative proteomic analysis will be positively contribute to cell therapy without cellular source limitation, also with exact background of their molecular condition.