• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.121-127
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• 2006

This study investigated the effect of dietary taurine supplementation on the plasma and liver lipid concentrations in lats fed a cholesterol free diet Twenty male-Sprague-Dawley rats(body weight $200{\pm}10g$) were divided into two groups, the control and taurine group(2% taurine supplemented in their diet). All the rats were fed on the experimental diet and deionized water for 6 weeks libitum. There were no significant differences body weight gain, food intake and the food efficiency ratio between the control and experimental groups. The rats fed the taurine diet had a significantly lower triglyceride and AI(athrogenic index) than those fed the control diet The liver total cholesterol (p<0.05) and triglyceride levels(p<0.01) were significantly lower in the rats fed the taurine diet than in those fed the control diet. These results suggest a possible role of taurine as a hypolipidemic agent in male rats fed a cholesterol free diet.

• BMB Reports
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.119-125
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• 2018

The Hippo pathway plays prominent and widespread roles in various forms of human carcinogenesis. Specifically, the Yes-associated protein (YAP), a downstream effector of the Hippo pathway, can lead to excessive cell proliferation and the inhibition of apoptosis, resulting in tumorigenesis. It was reported that the YAP is strongly elevated in multiple types of human malignancies such as breast, lung, small intestine, colon, and liver cancers. Recent work indicates that, surprisingly, Hippo signaling components' (SAV1, MST1/2, Lats1/2) mutations are virtually absent in human cancer, rendering this signaling an unlikely candidate to explain the vigorous activation of the YAP in most, if not all human tumors and an activated YAP promotes the resistance to RAF-, MAPK/ERK Kinase (MEK)-, and Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-targeted inhibitor therapy. The analysis of YAP expressions can facilitate the identification of patients who respond better to an anti-cancer drug treatment comprising RAF-, MEK-, and EGFR-targeted inhibitors. The prominence of YAP for those aspects of cancer biology denotes that these factors are ideal targets for the development of anti-cancer medications. Therefore, our report strongly indicates that the YAP is of potential prognostic utility and druggability in various human cancers.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.152-162
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• 1988

Benzene and toluene, which are widely used aromatic hydrocarbons in workplace, are recently proved to cause health hazards due to their toxic effects. This study investigated the influence of toluene on the urinary excretion of benzene metabolite by administering short term exposure limit(STEL) of these compounds(i.e., 13.8mg/kg of benzene and 108.8 mg/kg of toluene) intraperitoneally into Sprague-Dawley rats. After administration, urinary phenol concentration of rat was measured by gas chromatography for every three hours. Data were analyzed by non-parametric statistical methods using Kruskal-Wallis multi-sample test and Mann-Whitney U test. The following results were obtained : 1. Administration of STEL-benzene increased urinary phenol concentration in lats. 2. Urinary phenol concentration was increased logarithmically according to the dosage of benzene. 3. Excretion of phenol in urine was decreased when benzene and toluene were administered simultaneously compared with administering benzene alone. In summary, these results reveal that administration of STEL of toluene has antagonistic effect of urinary excretion of benzene metabolite in rats.

• BMB Reports
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.143-150
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• 2018

The Hippo signaling pathway plays an essential role in adult tissue homeostasis and organ size control. Abnormal regulation of Hippo signaling can be a cause for multiple types of human cancers. Since the awareness of the importance of the Hippo signaling in a wide range of biological fields has been continually grown, it is also understood that a thorough and well-rounded comprehension of the precise dynamics could provide fundamental insights for therapeutic applications. Several components in the Hippo signaling pathway are known to be targeted for proteasomal degradation via ubiquitination by E3 ligases. ${\beta}-TrCP$ is a well-known E3 ligase of YAP/TAZ, which leads to the reduction of YAP/TAZ levels. The Hippo signaling pathway can also be inhibited by the E3 ligases (such as ITCH) which target LATS1/2 for degradation. Regulation via ubiquitination involves not only complex network of E3 ligases but also deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs), which remove ubiquitin from its targets. Interestingly, non-degradative ubiquitin modifications are also known to play important roles in the regulation of Hippo signaling. Although there has been much advanced progress in the investigation of ubiquitin modifications acting as regulators of the Hippo signaling pathway, research done to date still remains inadequate due to the sheer complexity and diversity of the subject. Herein, we review and discuss recent developments that implicate ubiquitin-mediated regulatory mechanisms at multiple steps of the Hippo signaling pathway.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2022

Objectives : This study investigated the protective effect of Ojeok-san (OJS) on cellular damage induced by oxidative stress and whether it induces changes in CYP450 expression. Methods : To investigate the protective effect, we used cells stimulated by oxidative stress caused by the combination treatment of AA+iron. Changes in CYP450 expression were detected by immunoblotting analysis using Huh7 cells. Results : We observed that OJS altered the expression of CYP1A2, CYP3A4, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, and CYP2E1. OJS increased cell viability against AA+iron-induced oxidative stress and inhibited mitochondrial dysfunction. OJS increased phosphorylation of LKB1, phosphorylation of AMPK, and phosphorylation of ACC, which are related to the LKB1-AMPK pathway. In addition, phosphorylation of LATS1 and phosphorylation of YAP, which are related to the Hippo-YAP pathway, were increased. Conclusions : Our results show that OJS has 1) the ability to protect hepatocytes against oxidative stress, and 2) the potential to induce changes in CYP450.

• 한국수정란이식학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국수정란이식학회 2002년도 국제심포지엄
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• pp.98-98
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• 2002

Recruitment of primordial follicles(PMF) is crucial for female fertility. however, factors and mechanisms that regulate this process is poorly understood. The present study was conducted to obtain an inclusive view of the gene expression and to identify novel factors and their pathways of regulating PMF arrest and/or growth initiation. Ovaries from one-day neonatal(consists of oocyte and PMF) and five-day old(consists of PMF and primary follicles, PRIF) mice were collected, either total RNA or mRNA was isolated, and suppression subtractive hybridization(SSH) was used to isolate and clone genes that differentially expressed in day 1 and day 5 ovaries. Confirmation that some of these genes are differentially expressed in PMF and/or in PRIF was accomplished by using laser captured microdissection(LCM), RT-PCR. in situ hybridization(ISH) and/or immunohistochemistry(IHC). In toto, 357 clones were sequenced and analyzed by BLAST and RIKEN program. Sequences of 330 clones significantly matched database entries while 27 clones were novel. Forty-two and 47 different genes were identified as differentially expressed in day 1 and day 5 ovaries, respectively, while 7 genes were expressed in both stages of ovaries. Day 5-subtracted library included several genes known as markers far growing follicles, such as ZP2, MATER, and fetuin. Among the genes with assigned functions, 23.8% was associated with cell cycle/apoptosis regulation, 7.1% with cellular structure, 11.9% with metabolism, 26.2% with signal transduction, and 31.0% with gene/protein expression in day 1; while 10.6%, 17.0%, 23.5%, 25.5%, and 23.4% in day 5, respectively. Genes such as GDF-8, Lats2, Septin2, and Weel were the highly expressed genes in PMF, while HSP84, Laminin2, MATER, MTi7, PTP, and Wrn were highly expressed genes in PRIF. We have successfully discovered list of genes expressed in day 1 and day 5 ovaries and confirmed that some of them are differentially expressed in PMF and/or PRIF. Gene expression profile from the present study would provide insight for the future study on the mechanism(s) involved in primordial-primary follicular transition. This work was Supported by Korean Health 21 RND Project, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea (01-PJ10-PG6-01GN13-0002).

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.51-61
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• 2024

Objectives : This study induced oxidative stress in HepG2 cells by treating them with AA+iron and investigated the effects of forsythia suspensa extract on this stress, as well as elucidated the molecular mechanisms underlying its hepatoprotective effects. Methods : To confirm the antioxidative effects of FSE, HepG2 cells were induced with AA+iron to induce oxidative stress, followed by MTT assay. Additionally, the effect of FSE in reducing the increased ROS levels and mitochondrial damage induced by AA+iron in HepG2 cells was confirmed using FACS. Furthermore, western blot analysis were conducted to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the hepatoprotective effects of FSE. Results : FSE increased the decreased cell viability induced by AA+iron. Additionally, FSE normalized the expression of apoptosis-related proteins induced by AA+iron. The elevated ROS levels in HepG2 cells induced by AA+iron were reduced by FSE, and the increase in Rh123-negative cells induced by AA+iron was attenuated by FSE. Moreover, FSE activated the protein expression of AMPK and its related phosphorylating enzymes, LKB1 and ACC. Furthermore, FSE activated YAP and its upstream phosphorylating enzyme, LATS1. Conclusions : These results demonstrate that FSE has an inhibitory effect on oxidative stress induced by AA+iron and may have potential hepatoprotective effects.

• International Journal of Stem Cells
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.191-201
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• 2023

Background and Objectives: O-cyclic phytosphingosine-1-phosphate (cP1P) is a synthetic chemical and has a structure like sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P). S1P is known to promote cell migration, invasion, proliferation, and anti-apoptosis through hippocampal signals. However, S1P mediated cellular-, molecular mechanism is still remained in the lung. Acute lung injury (ALI) and its severe form acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are characterized by excessive immune response, increased vascular permeability, alveolar-peritoneal barrier collapse, and edema. In this study, we determined whether cP1P primed human dermal derived mesenchymal stem cells (hdMSCs) ameliorate lung injury and its therapeutic pathway in ALI mice. Methods and Results: cP1P treatment significantly stimulated MSC migration and invasion ability. In cytokine array, secretion of vascular-related factors was increased in cP1P primed hdMSCs (hdMSC^cP1P), and cP1P treatment induced inhibition of Lats while increased phosphorylation of Yap. We next determined whether hdMSC^cP1P reduce inflammatory response in LPS exposed mice. hdMSC^cP1P further decreased infiltration of macrophage and neutrophil, and release of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 were reduced rather than naïve hdMSC treatment. In addition, phosphorylation of STAT1 and expression of iNOS were significantly decreased in the lungs of MSC^cP1P treated mice. Conclusions: Taken together, these data suggest that cP1P treatment enhances hdMSC migration in regulation of Hippo signaling and MSC^cP1P provide a therapeutic potential for ALI/ARDS treatment.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.117-124
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• 1988

미곡지대인 전남지방에 분포된 미곡저장해충의 분류 및 주요해충들의 발생최성기간 및 발생소장을 조사한 바 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 한국 남부 도작지대에 분포된 미곡저장해충은 Lepidoptera 8종, Coleoptera 10종, Orthoptera 1종, Thysanura 1종, Blattaria 2종, Hymenoptera 1종, Mites 2종이 동정되었으며 이중 발생량이 많고 피해가 큰 해충은 나비목의 보리나방(Sitotroga cereallella), 줄알락명나방(Cadra cautella), 한점쌀명나방(Paralipsa gullaris), 화랑곡나방(Plodia interpunctella), 딱정벌레목의 살바구미(Sitophilus oryzae), 톱가슴머리대장(Oryzaephilus sruinamensis), 갈생머리대장(Cryptolestes ferruineus), 거짓살도둑(Tribilium castaneum), 쌀도둑(Tenebroidesm uritanicus), 애수시렁이(Attagenus japonicus)가 바퀴목의 바퀴(Blattella germanica) 응애목의 가루응애(Acarus siro), 보리응애(Petrobia latens)등이었다. 본조사에서 이제까지 문제화되지 않았던 바퀴가 남부해안지대를 중심으로 많이 분포되었고 발생량도 많고 가충기간도 긴 편이었다. 분포지역도 넓고 발생량 및 피해가 큰 주요해충의 발생최성기간을 보면 보리나방 6월하순-7월중순, 한점쌀명나방 6월중~7워랑순, 화랑곡나방 7월중순~8월상순, 쌀바구미 7월하순~8월하순, 톱가슴머리대장 5월하순~6월중순, 거짓쌀도둑 7월중~8월중순, 쌀도둑 7월중~8월중순, 애수시렁이 6월중~7월상순, 바퀴 6월중~9월하순, 가루응애 및 보리응애 4월말~5월말경이었다. 쌀구미는 년 4세대를 거쳤으며 제1세대 5월중~6월상순, 제 2세대 7월중~하순, 제 3세대 8월중~하순, 제 4세대 10월중~11월상순이었고 톱가슴머리대장은 년 3세대를 거쳤으며 제 1세대는 5월중~6월상순, 제2세대는 8월상~하순, 제 3세대는 10월상~하순경이었다.

• 한국해양학회지:바다
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.495-508
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• 2019

조석현상이 뚜렷한 연안에서 항해, 연안 구조물 설계, 해양영토 획정, 침수범람 예보 등을 위하여 여러 조위 기준면들(tidal datums)이 사용된다. 우리나라 수로학 분야와 해안공학 분야에서는 수심을 측량하는 기본 수준면(datum level)으로 약최저저조위(ALLW)를 사용하고, 해안선과 안전수직높이(vertical clearances) 기준면으로는 약최고고조위(AHHW)를 사용하고 있다. 그러나 최근에 미국, 호주, 영국을 포함하여 국제적으로는 최저 천문조위(LAT)와 최고 천문조위(HAT)를 기본 수준면과 안전수직높이의 기준면으로 사용하고 있다. 이 연구에서는 서해안과 남해안 9개 조위 관측소에서 19년(1999-2017년) 동안 1시간 간격으로 관측한 해수면 높이 자료를 '19년 벡터평균 분석', '19년 연속 분석', '1년 연속 분석' 방법으로 각각 1분 간격으로 19년간 예측한 조위로부터 LAT와 HAT를 계산하였다. 이 연구에서는 19년 연속 관측자료의 조석 조화분해와 19년 연속 조석 예측에 모두 적합한 UTide 프로그램을 사용하였다. 각 조위 관측소에서 '19년 벡터평균 분석'과 '19년 연속 분석' 방법으로 각각 계산한 LAT 또는 HAT 값들의 차이는 대부분 ±1 cm 미만으로 큰 차이를 보이지 않았으며, 이 두 방법은 서로 거의 일치하는 결과를 생산하였다. 반면에 각 조위 관측소에서 19년간 연속 관측한 자료를 연별로 19개로 나누어 각각 1년 자료씩 조석 조화분해한 후 각각 19년간 조위를 예측한 '1년 연속 분석' 방법은 서로 크게 다른 19개의 LAT와 HAT 값들을 산출하였으며, 그 19개들의 표준편차는 3~7 cm이었다. '1년 연속 분석' 방법으로 구한 이들 값들은 '19년 연속 분석' 방법으로 산출 값과 비교하면 서해안과 남해안에서 LAT는 -16.4~10.7 cm의 차이를 보였으며, HAT는 -8.2~14.3 cm의 차이를 보였다. 계산된 LAT와 HAT를 ALLW와 AHHW와 정량적으로 비교했을 때, 서해안과 남해안에서 LAT는 ALLW보다 평균적으로 46.2 cm 더 낮았으며, HAT는 AHHW보다 평균적으로 33.6 cm 더 높았다. 이러한 차이에 가장 크게 기여하는 분조는 ALLW와 AHHW 계산에 고려되지 않은 진폭이 비교적 큰 S_a와 N₂ 분조이었다. 또한 천해분조가 강하게 발달한 내만에서는 M₄와 MS₄ 분조가 추가적으로 그 차이에 상당히 기여하였다. LAT와 ALLW 간 차이와 HAT와 AHHW 간 차이가 같지 않은 이유는 ALLW와 AHHW를 계산할 때는 주요 4대 분조의 진폭만을 사용하지만 LAT와 HAT를 계산할 때는 실질적으로 67개 분조의 진폭뿐만 아니라 지각도 사용하기 때문이다.