• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.96-101
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• 2002

Background: Aerobic training can be defined as any physical exercise that increases the heart rate and enhances the body's intake of oxygen long enough to benefit the condition of body. Running, cycling, and swimming are examples of aerobic activities. This type of exercise optimises immune functions. Recently several experimental findings suggested that the regular swimming training increase immune response, but there have been very few reports which compare warm water exercise with cold water exercise in spleen lymphocytes. Methods: This study was designed to examine the effects of regular swimming training on Index, the number of lymphocytes, proliferative activity and production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by splenocytes in BALB/c mice. Thirty six mice (6 week old) were performed 10 weeks of regular swimming training and they were divided into 6 groups according to the regular swimming training (CRG: control resting group, CEG: control exercise group, WRG: warm water trained resting group, WEG: warm water trained exercise group, CORG: cold water trained resting group, COEG: cold water exercise group). Analytical items were weight change, spleen index, the number of lymphocytes, proliferative activity and production of ROS. All data were expressed as mean and standard deviation by using SPSS package program (ver. 10.0). Results: The swimming training significantly decreased body weight, and increased spleen index, the number of lymphocytes and proliferative activity in the presence or absence of Con A and LPS added conditions. For the WRG and CORG, the quantity of ROS from splenocytes was higher than CRG, whereas, ROS by spleen lymphocytes was lower following 90 min acute exercise stress. Conclusion: These results suggested that the swimming training not only increases the number of lymphocytes but also increases proliferative activity by splenocytes in vitro.

• 한국수의병리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국수의병리학회 2003년도 추계학술대회초록집
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• pp.50-50
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• 2003

Enzootic bovine leukosis(EBL) is chronic disease caused by bovine leukemia virus(BLV), retroviridae. The characteristic feature of this disease is proliferation of lymphocytes in circulating blood or lymphoid tissues. Because EBL concern lymphocytes, immunological disorder or alteration in the lymphocyte subpopulation is suggested. In this study, we investigated the changes of the lymphocyte subpopulation in the circulating blood of Korean native cattle infected with bovine leukemia virus. (omitted)

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.105-112
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• 1980

The bursa of Fabricius from thyroxine-treated group showed increased number of large lymphocytes with well-developed cytoplasm, immunoblasts and proplasmacytes accompanied with active cell divisions. More prominent development of Golgi apparatus and mitochondria in the cytoplasm of the cells in the bursa from this group were also observed. The bursa of Fabricius from the propylthiouracil-treated group, however, distinctively revealed proliferation of fibroblasts in the interstitial tissues, decreased number of lymphocytes, and necrotic lymphocytes in the follicles.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.133-137
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• 2010

Ginsan is an acidic polysaccharide purified from Panax ginseng, a famous oriental herb. Although a variety of biological activities of ginsan have been studied, the effects of ginsan on spleen cells are not fully elucidated. We investigated the effect of ginsan on the viability and proliferation of spleen cells. Using Cell Counting $Kit-8^{(R)}$ solution and trypan blue solution, we found that ginsan significantly enhanced viability and proliferation. Multiple clusters, indicating proliferation, were observed in ginsan-treated spleen cells and, carboxyfluorescein succinimidyl ester and surface marker staining assay revealed that ginsan promoted proliferation from $CD19^+$ B cells rather than $CD4^+$ or $CD8^+$ T cells. In addition, ginsan decreased the percentage of late apoptotic cells. Ginsan increased the surface expression of CD25 and CD69 as well as production of interleukin-2 from spleen cells, suggesting increased activation. Taken together, these results demonstrate that ginsan increases the viability and proliferation of spleen cells via multiple mechanisms, valuable information for broadening the use of ginsan in clinical and research settings.

• Journal of Community Nutrition
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.79-84
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• 2005

A vitamin B-6 (B-6) intake higher than the current Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) has been found to provide an improvement in immune system. Seven premenopausal women consumed their usual diet with the exception of foods relatively high in vitamin B-6 for a total of 27 d. After 7 d, all subjects received a multivitamin supplement containing 2mg B-6 and 4 subjects were given an additional 50mg of B-6 supplement for 20 d. Lymphocyte response to phytohemagglutinin (PHA) was measured before and after the supplementation. To determine the effect of different forms of B-6 on lymphocyte proliferation, cell culture media supplemented with pyridoxal (PL) and PLP, as well as B-6 free media, were tested. A 50mg B-6 supplement significantly increased vitamin B-6 status. There was no further enhancement on lymphocyte proliferation when subjects were taking an additional 50mg of vitamin B-6 supplement. In general, lymphocyte proliferation in media with either PLP or PL did not show any prominent difference. These [m-dings suggest that there may be no further benefits of a B-6 dose beyond twice that of the current RDA on lymphocyte proliferation. Further studies are necessary to examine the effect of the B-6 intake level on activities of enzymes involved in cellular B-6 metabolism in lymphocytes to provide substantial insight into the mechanisms underlying the role of B-6 in the lymphocyte proliferation.

• Journal of Photoscience
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.491-493
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• 2002

Erythrodermic actinic reticuloid (EAR) is a photosensitive disorder characterized by dense lymphocytic infiltration in the sun-exposed areas and an increased number of atypical lymphocytes in the peripheral blood. We have reported 2 patients with EAR with circulating atypical lymphocytes and photosensitivity to both ultraviolet (UV) B and A. Although no clonal proliferation of T-cells was observed in the peripheral blood, CD8+ cells were increased in number in an oligoclonal fashion. A number of proliferating CD8+ cells were small, but most cells expressed bcl-2. These findings suggest EAR is a photosensitivity dermatitis characterized by the overspill of oligoclonal CD8+ lymphocytes responsive to UV irradiation.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.17-24
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• 1980

In order to know the effects of thyroid hormone on the bursa of Fabricius in chicken, the bursae were studied with the light microscope after administration of thyroxine(TX) or propylthiouracil(PPT). Macroscopically, the bursa of TY-treated group showed increase in size and thickened folds. while those of the PPT-treated group decrease in size, compared with those of control group. In the light microscopic studies, the bursa of Fabricius of the TX-treated group showed active cell-divisions in the medulla, and increased number of pyroninophilic large lymphocytes and plasma cells containing PAS positive materials in the cytoplasms. On the other hand, the bursa from PPT-treated group revealed decreased number of lymphocytes, significant increase of necrotic lymphocytes in the follicles, and the proliferation of the interfollicular connective tissues. A large number of pyroninophilic lymphocytes and plasma cells were also appeared in the spleen of the TX-treated group.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.231-241
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• 1997

국내 사망률중 가장 높은 비율을 차지하고 있는 악성종양(惡性腫瘍)에 대하여 국내외적으로 다양하게 연구되고 있다. 그러나 아직까지도 종양(腫瘍)을 치료하기 우하여 수술요법(手術療法) 방사선요법(放射線療法) 면역요법(免疫療法) 화학요법(化學療法) 등의 많은 치료법들을 개발하고 있지만 종양(腫瘍)에 대한 치료원칙이나 치료약물에 대하여서는 아직까지 미흡한 것이 국내의 현실이다. 현재 일반적으로 항암제(抗癌劑)를 이용한 화학요법(化學療法) 등이 사용되고 있지만 이에 따른 부작용(副作用)이 많아 항암제(抗癌劑)와 한약재(韓藥材)를 병용투여(倂用投與)함으로써 부작용(副作用)을 최소화하고, 이에 따라 한약재(韓藥材)가 정상세포(正常細胞)에 영향을 미치며, 암종세포(癌腫細胞)에는 영향을 미칠 것으로 사료되어 관찰한 결과 유의성(有意性)이 있어 보고하게 되었다. 그리하여 수종(數種)의 한약재중(韓藥材中) 청열작용(淸熱作用)과 활혈화어(活血化瘀)작용이 있는 대극(大戟)과 목단피(牧丹皮)를 인체의 피부암세포(皮膚癌細胞)인 A431 세포(細胞), 자궁암세포(子宮癌細胞)인 HeLa 세포(細胞), 급성백혈병세포(急性白血病細胞)인 MOLT-4 세포(細胞), 만성골수성백혈병세포(慢性骨髓性白血病細胞)인 K562 세포(細胞)에 대한 세포독성(細胞毒性)과 항암제(抗癌劑)인 mitomycin C와 병용(倂用)처리결과를 MTT assay를 통하여 관찰하였다. 또한 정상세포(正常細胞)에 대한 세포독성(細胞毒性)을 검색하기 위하여 마우스 섬유아세포(Balb/c 3T3), 마우스 흉선(胸腺) 및 비장세포(脾臟細胞), human lymphocyte에 미치는 세포독성(細胞毒性)을 검토하였다. 대극(大戟)과 목단피(牧丹皮)는 A431 세포(細胞)와 K562 세포(細胞), 마우스 섬유아세포(細胞)인 Balb/c 3T3 세포(細胞) 및 mitomycin C와 병용처리(倂用處理)하였을 때 mitomycin C를 단독처리하였을 때보다 A431 세포(細胞)의 증식을 억제하였고, 백선피(白蘚皮)와 천산갑(穿山甲)은 human lymphocyte의 증식을 촉진하였다.

• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2007

NOD/SCID 마우스는 선천성 면역결핍을 지닌 마우스로서 이종 세포 및 조직 이식을 위한 실험동물로서 가장 많이 활용되고 있다. 본 연구는 돼지의 골수조직에서 채취한 조혈줄기세포를 면역결핍마우스의 정맥 주입을 통하여 생체 내 주입을 실시한 결과, 마우스의 조혈조직에서 대단히 높은 돼지 T면역세포의 증식이 관찰되었다. 유세포 분석기를 이용해 돼지 골수 조혈세포 생체 이식 6주의 마우스에서의 돼지 T면역세포의 증식과 분화 특성을 분석한 결과, 마우스 조혈조직인 골수($5.4{\pm}1.9%$), 비장($15.4{\pm}7.3%$), 간($21.3{\pm}1.4%$), 림프절($33.5{\pm}32.8%$)에서 돼지 조혈줄기세포 유래 T 세포의 증식과 분화가 관찰되었고, 돼지 helper T 세포와 cytotoxic T 세포의 발달도 확인되었다. 또한 조직 면역염색을 통하여 마우스의 비장조직에 이식한 돼지 면역세포의 중식을 관찰하였다. 본 연구는 NOD/SCID 마우스를 이용해 돼지 조혈줄기세포로부터 T 면역세포로의 분화 및 발달과정을 생체 내에서 분석할 수 있는 유용한 동물모델로서 이용할 수 있음을 보여준다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제21권12호
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• pp.1264-1269
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• 2011

Interleukin-2 (IL-2) is a vital cytokine secreted by activated T lymphocytes, and plays an important role in the regulation of cellular functions and immunity of animals. In this study, the recombinant duck IL-2 (rduIL-2) was secretory expressed in Pichia pastoris (P. pastoris). The recombinant P. pastoris strain was cultured in shake flasks and then scaled up in a 5.0-l bioreactor. The result showed that the maximal fresh-cell-weight of 594.1 g/l and the maximal $OD_{600}$ of 408 were achieved in the bioreactor. The rduIL-2 was purified by two steps of purification procedures, and approximately 311 mg of rduIL-2/L fermentation supernatant was obtained. SDS-PAGE showed that the purified rduIL-2 constituted a homogeneous band of ~16 kDa or ~14 kDa corresponding to the glycosylated or non-glycosylated duIL-2 protein in size, respectively. The bioactivity of rduIL-2 was determined by lymphocyte proliferation assay. The result indicated that the rduIL-2 greatly promoted the proliferation of ConA-stimulated lymphocytes in vitro. The P. pastoris expression system described here could provide promising, inexpensive, and large-scale production of the rduIL-2, which lays the foundation for development of novel immunoadjuvants to enhance both the immunity of ducks against various infectious pathogens and vaccine efficacy.