• 한국동물번식학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물번식학회 2001년도 춘계학술발표대회
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• pp.19-19
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• 2001

Mammalian urothelium undergoes unique membrane specialization by making the asymmetric unit membrane (AUM) that is covered with the apical cell surface during terminal differentiation. The AUM contains several major integral membrane proteins including uroplakin Ia, Ib, II and III. The genes for uroplakins have been cloned from humans and mice, but not from porcine. In this study, we report the cloning of the UPII genomic DNA, which codes for the full length open reading frame for the uroplakin II protein. The deduced amino acid sequence encodes of a hydrophobic NH$_2$-terminal peptide, a prosequence, and a mature protein. The prosequence contains three potential N-glycosylation sites and a RGRR cleavage site that may be involved in uroplakin II processing and maturation. Northern and immunohistochemistry analyses showed that the porcine UPII gene is only expressed in urothelium and that the protein was specifically localized in urothelial superficial cells. A 2kb of upstream in the promoter sequence contains multiple transcription factor binding sites, including GC-box, SPI, AP2, and GATA-box sites, but not for TATA or CAAT-box sequences. Comparison of the porcine UPII promoter sequence with that of the murine by MEME system presented two conserved motifs, suggesting a cis-acting regulatory role for the conserved sequences. Sequence homology between two species in motif A and B was 79% and 80% respectively, although their relative locations were different. During the gestation, mouse bladder at estrus stages and day 10 after parturition showed higher UPII expression, while showed lower expression at peri-implantation stage. Taken together, our results showed that the porcine UPII gene was expressed highly and specifically in the bladder urothelium and that steroid hormones for implantation changed the expression of UPII in the bladder, although the biological significance of UPII remains to be not determined.

• 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.

• 한국작물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국작물학회 2022년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.195-195
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• 2022

Abiotic stress is a major problem in global agriculture as it negatively affects crop growth, yield, and quality. Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is the world's second-highest-producing food resource, so the importance of mitigating damage caused by abiotic stress has been emerging. In this study, we performed GWAS to search for SNPs associated with salt tolerance and drought tolerance. NaCl (200 mM) treatment was performed at the seedling stage using 613 wheat varieties in Korean wheat core collection. Root length, root surface area, root average diameter, and root volume were measured. Drought stress was applied at the seedling stage, and the above phenotypes were measured. GW AS was performed for each phenotype data using the MLM, MLMM, and FarmCPU models. The best salt-tolerant wheat varieties were 'MK2402', 'Gyeongnam Geochang-1985-3698', and 'Milyang 13', showing superior root growth. The significant SNP AX-94704125 (BA00756838) were identified in all models. The genes closely located to the significant SNP were searched within ± 250 kb of the corresponding SNP. A total of 11 genes were identified within the region. NB-ARC involved in the defense response, FKSI involved in cell wall biosynthesis, and putative BP Ml involved in abiotic stress responses were discovered in the 11 genes. The best drought-tolerant wheat varieties were 'PI 534284', 'Moro of Sind', and 'CM92354-33M-0Y-0M-6Y-0B-0BGD', showing superior root growth. This study discovered SNPs associated with salt tolerance in Korean wheat core collection through GWAS. GWAS of drought tolerance is now proceeding, and the GWAS results will be represented on a poster. The SNPs identified by GWAS can be useful for studying molecular mechanisms of salt tolerance and drought tolerance in wheat.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2020년도 추계국제학술대회
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• pp.63-63
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• 2020

Rice stripe virus (RSV) disease is one of the major constraints in rice production, transmitted by the small brown planthopper (SBPH; Laodelphax striatellus). Upon RSV infection, plants develop typical symptoms, which include chlorosis and weakness of newly emerged leaves, white and yellow spots, stripe on leaves, and necrotic and wilting leaves, resulting in plant growth inhibition, oxidative damage that may culminate in programmed cell death (PCD) and plant death in severe epidemics. Although RSV-resistant quantitative trait loci (QTLs), Stv-a, Stv-b, and Stv-bi, were mapped using various resistant varieties, one RSV-resistant gene, OsSOT1, has been identified so far. In this study, we used the rice cultivar Zenith, known to carry Stv-b, to investigate novel RSV-genes through fine mapping. Therefore, we crossed Zenith (Donor parent, RSV resistant) with Ilpum (Recurrent parent, RSV susceptible) to fine-map using a BC₂F₂ population of 2100 plants. Chromosome segment introgression lines that were heterozygous at a different region were selected, two types of heterozygous lines showed an heterozygous genotype between Sid2 and Sid75 to Indel9 and RM6680. Interestingly, we identified qSTV11^Z region harboring Stv-b, covering about 171-kb region between the InDel markers Sid75 and Indel8. The localization of qSTV11^Z provides useful information that could be used for marker-assisted selection and determination of genetic resources in rice breeding.

• 전기전자학회논문지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.78-89
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• 2024

차량용 반도체에서 사용되는 BCD 공정 기반의 PMIC 칩은 아날로그 회로를 트리밍하기 위해 추가 마스크가 필요없는 MTP(Multi-Time Programmable) IP(Intellectual Property)를 요구한다. 본 논문에서는 저면적 MTP IP 설계를 위해 2개의 트랜지스터와 1개의 MOS 커패시터를 갖는 single poly EEPROM 셀인 MTP 셀에서 NCAP(NMOS Capacitor) 대신 PCAP(PMOS Capacitor)을 사용한 MTP 셀을 사용하여 MTP 셀 사이즈를 18.4% 정도 줄였다. 그리고 MTP IP 회로 설계 관점에서 MTP IP 설계의 CG 구동회로와 TG 구동회로에 2-stage voltage shifter 회로를 적용하였고, DC-DC 변환기 회로의 면적을 줄이기 위해 전하 펌핑 방식을 사용하는 VPP(=7.75V), VNN(=-7.75V)와 VNNL(=-2.5V) 전하 펌프 회로에서 각각의 전하 펌프마다 별도로 두고 있는 ring oscillator 회로를 하나만 둔 회로를 제안하였으며, VPPL(=2.5V)은 전하펌프 대신 voltage regulator 회로를 사용하는 방식을 제안하였다. 180nm BCD 공정 기반으로 설계된 4Kb MTP IP 사이즈는 0.493mm²이다.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.95-100
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• 2007

식물성장 촉진호르몬인 auxin, 식물병원성 진균을 방제하는 siderophore 그리고 cellulase를 동시에 생산하는 PGPR균이자 생물방제균인 Bacillus licheniformis K11의 cellulase의 유전자를 PCR을 이용해 pUC18에 재조합 후 E. coli DH5${\alpha}$에 cloning하였으며, 이 형질전환 된 균주를 E. coli DH5${\alpha}$(pCW 77)라 하였다. 형질전환 균주 E. coli DH5${\alpha}$(pCW 77)는 B. licheniformis K11의 1.6kb 유전자를 포함하며, 이 cellulase는 1,479 bp, 499개의 amino acid가 암호화된 것으로 추정된다. 형질전환균주가 생산하는 cellulase(CelW)는 lac 프로모터를 이용해 발현되었으며, CMC-SDS-PAGE의 방법으로 약 55 kDa의 분자량을 확인하였다. B. licheniformis K11의 cellulase는 4종의 대표적인 Bacillus spp. 들이 생산하는 cellulase의 아미노산 배열이 97% 이상 일치하였다. CelW는 carboxymethyl-cellulose(CMC) 뿐만 아니라 불용성 섬유소인 Avicel, Filter paper(Whatman$^{\circledR}$ No. 1)는 물론이고 고추역병균 P. capsici의 건조 cell wall도 분해하였다. CMC를 기질로 60$^{\circ}C$에서 효소활성이 가장 높았으며, 최적 pH는 pH 6.0이었다. 그리고 CoCl$_2$ 또는 MnSO$_4$ 첨가시 활성이 2배 이상 증가하였지만, FeCl$_3$ 또는 HgCl$_2$ 첨가 시는 활성이 20% 이하로 떨어졌고, SDS와 sodium azide 등 여러 화학 저해제들을 첨가하여도 87% 이상의 활성을 유지하였다. 이 결과들은 B. licheniformis K11이 식물뿌리에 근권 microflora형성의 중요한 요인으로 작용할 수 있고, 생물방제력을 발휘하는 식물병원성 진균의 세포벽 분해 cellulase 기능 연구를 가능케 하여 식물병의 생물학적 방제 연구에 기초가 될 것이라 생각된다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.739-747
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• 2005

Full-length cDNA sequences of four novel SPATA4 genes in chimpanzee, cow, chicken and ascidian were identified by bioinformatic analysis using mouse or human SPATA4 cDNA fragment as electronic probe. All these genes have 6 exons and have similar protein molecular weight and do not localize in sex chromosome. The mouse SPATA4 sequence is identified as significantly changed in cryptorchidism, which shares no significant homology with any known protein in swissprot databases except for the homologous genes in various vertebrates. Our searching results showed that all SPATA4 proteins have a putative conserved domain DUF1042. The percentages of putative SPATA4 protein sequence identity ranging from 30% to 99%. The high similarity was also found in 1 kb promoter regions of human, mouse and rat SPATA4 gene. The similarities of the sequences upstream of SPATA4 promoter also have a high proportion. The results of searching SymAtlas (http://symatlas.gnf.org/SymAtlas/) showed that human SPATA4 has a high expression in testis, especially in testis interstitial, leydig cell, seminiferous tubule and germ cell. Mouse SPATA4 was observed exclusively in adult mouse testis and almost no signal was detected in other tissues. The pI values of the protein are negative, ranging from 9.44 to 10.15. The subcellular location of the protein is usually in the nucleus. And the signal peptide possibilities for SPATA4 are always zero. Using the SNPs data in NCBI, we found 33 SNPs in human SPATA4 gene genomic DNA region, with the distribution of 29 SNPs in the introns. CpG island searching gives the data about CpG island, which shows that the regions of the CpG island have a high similarity with each other, though the length of the CpG island is different from each other.This research is a fundamental work in the fields of the bioinformational analysis, and also put forward a new way for the bioinformatic analysis of other genes.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.167-176
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• 2008

Galectins are a group of animal lectins consisting of galectin-type carbohydrate recognition domains (CRD) with relatively minor domains. The biological properties of galectins include the regulation of inflammation, intercellular adhesion, cell differentiation and cell death. The diverse kinds of galectin suggest variety in their biological roles. Galectin-1 is released during adipocyte differentiation and is associated with fat which is one of the important factors for meat quality. To verify expression level, a 0.5 kb clone of galectin-1 was obtained from cDNA prepared from back fat tissue of a Sancheong Berkshire pig with good quality meat, and the galectin-1 gene identified. The deduced amino acid sequence of the galectin-1 gene was compared with those obtained from other species. By using RT-PCR and Real time-PCR, an attempt was made to determine the expression level of galectin-1 and to compare with various tissues (tenderloin and back fat) taken from pigs in different groups. Grouping of pigs was based on growth-stage (weighing 60, 80, and 110 kg) and the sub-speciation (Yorkshire and Sancheong Berkshire pigs). We attempted to determine influences of pig species, growth stages and tissue variations on the expression level of the galectin-l gene and it was revealed that the expression pattern of the galectin-1 gene was significantly different (p<0.01 or p<0.05). Galectin-1 genes were expressed more highly in the back fat tissues of pigs weighing 110 kg than in those weighing 60 kg or 80 kg. However, the lowest expression was seen in the tenderloin tissues of pigs weighing 110 kg. Sancheong Berkshire pigs showed higher expression of the galectin-1 gene compared to Yorkshire pigs. Accordingly, it is considered that the expression pattern of the galectin-1 gene influences the growth of back fat tissues and the pig speciation relationship. Previous studies suggested that different expression of galectin-1 genes represents variety among the breeds and is closely related to fat tissue growth, conjugation and catabolism. Further, this study suggests that the expression of galectin-1 at a specific growth stage and tissue contributes significantly to the overall meat quality of Sancheong Berkshire pigs.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.311-317
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• 2006

식물생육을 촉진하고 고추역병균을 방제하는 다기능 PGPR 균주 Bacillus subtilis AH18 항진균성 cellulase 유전자를 PCR을 이용해 pUC18과 재조합 후 E. coli DH5$\alpha$에 cloning하여 E. coli내에 발현시켰으며, 그 형질전환 균주를 E. coli DH5$\alpha$(pCM 41)이라 명명하였고, 발현된 cellulase를 ce/H라 하였다. E. coli DH5$\alpha$(pCM 41)의 inset 부위는 B. subtilis AH18의 1,582 bp 유전자를 포함하며 cellulase의 유전자는 1,524 bp로 508개의 amino acid가 암호화된 것으로 추정되었고, CMC를 함유한 SDS-PAGE의 방법으로 약 55 kDa의 분자량을 확인하였다. B. subtilis AH18이 가지는 ce/H는 3종의 대표적인 Bacillus spp.들의 cellulase 유전자의 DNA와 아미노산 배열이 98% 이상 유사하였으며, CMC(carboxymethyl-cellulose) 뿐만 아니라, 불용성 섬유소인 Avicel, filter paper(Whatman No. 1) 특히 고추역병균인 Phytophthora capsici의 건조 cell wall도 분해하였다. 또한 colH의 cellulase는 $50^{\circ}C$에서 효소활성이 가장 높았으며, 최적 pH는 pH 6.0이었다. 그리고 $AgNO_3$ 또는 $CoCl_2$ 첨가시 활성이 1.7배, 2배 정도 증가하였고 $HgC1_2$ 첨가시는 활성이 20%까지 떨어졌다. 또한 여러 화학 저해제들 중 Sodium azide 또는 Hydroxy urea는 효소 활성을 증가시켰으며, CDTA 또는 EDIA는 섬유소분해능을 감소시켰다. 이들의 결과는 고추역병균 P. capsici의 생육을 억제하는 B. subtilis AM18의 진균세포벽 용해성 cellula의 효소학적 특성을 구명한 것이라고 할 수 있다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권17호
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• pp.7363-7369
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• 2014

The present study aimed to prepare and evaluate polymeric micelles conjugated with folic acid through ${\alpha}$- or ${\gamma}$-carboxyl groups for antitumor efficacy. The isomeric block copolymers, ${\alpha}$- and ${\gamma}$-folate-polyethyleneglycol-distearoyl phosphatidylethanolamine (${\alpha}$- and ${\gamma}$-Fol-PEG-DSPE), were produced by solid phase peptide synthesis. Three types of doxorubicin (DOX)-loaded polymeric micelles (MPEG-DSPE-DOX and ${\alpha}$- / ${\gamma}$-Fol-PEG-DSPEDOX micelles) were prepared via the film formation method. Compared with MPEG-DSPE-DOX micelles, the ${\alpha}$- / ${\gamma}$-Fol-PEG-DSPE-DOX micelles presented a higher cellular uptake behavior in the live cell study. Cell viability percentages were 81.8%, 57.3%, 56.6% at 2 hours for MPEG-DSPE-DOX, ${\alpha}$- and ${\gamma}$-Fol-PEG-DSPE-DOX micelles, respectively (p<0.05). Using the KB xenograft tumor model, both ${\alpha}$- and ${\gamma}$-folate-conjugated micelles were found to have better antitumor effects with lower toxicity in comparison with MPEG-DSPE-DOX micelles. No difference in in vivo antitumor efficacy was found between ${\alpha}$- and ${\gamma}$-Fol-PEG-DSPE-DOX micelles. The folate-conjugated micelles might be a potentially useful strategy for tumor targeting of therapeutic agents, whether grafting with folic acid through ${\alpha}$- or ${\gamma}$-carboxyl groups.