• Molecules and Cells
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• 제39권10호
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• pp.768-775
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• 2016

The Arabidopsis female gametophyte contains seven cells with eight haploid nuclei buried within layers of sporophytic tissue. Following double fertilization, the egg and central cells of the gametophyte develop into the embryo and endosperm of the seed, respectively. The epigenetic status of the central cell has long presented an enigma due both to its inaccessibility, and the fascinating epigenome of the endosperm, thought to have been inherited from the central cell following activity of the DEMETER demethylase enzyme, prior to fertilization. Here, we present for the first time, a method to isolate pure populations of Arabidopsis central cell nuclei. Utilizing a protocol designed to isolate leaf mesophyll protoplasts, we systematically optimized each step in order to efficiently separate central cells from the female gametophyte. We use initial manual pistil dissection followed by the derivation of central cell protoplasts, during which process the central cell emerges from the micropylar pole of the embryo sac. Then, we use a modified version of the Isolation of Nuclei TAgged in specific Cell Types (INTACT) protocol to purify central cell nuclei, resulting in a purity of 75-90% and a yield sufficient to undertake downstream molecular analyses. We find that the process is highly dependent on the health of the original plant tissue used, and the efficiency of protoplasting solution infiltration into the gametophyte. By isolating pure central cell populations, we have enabled elucidation of the physiology of this rare cell type, which in the future will provide novel insights into Arabidopsis reproduction.

• Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.106-114
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• 2024

Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are a valuable biomarker for the diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic management of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. A major challenge in GI cancer treatment is the high rate of metastasis, which significantly contributes to cancer-related mortality. CTCs are crucial in the metastatic cascade, serving as indicators of tumor progression. Therefore, the detection and molecular characterization of CTCs have prognostic potential for identifying early-stage GI cancers and assessing metastatic probability, enabling timely treatment. Moreover, CTC analysis offers a minimally invasive method for real-time monitoring of tumors. Clinicians can adjust therapeutic strategies accordingly by tracking changes in CTC count and molecular profile. Despite this promising application, no standardized protocol for CTC isolation in GI tract cancers has been established, which poses a barrier to routine clinical use. This review explores the current CTC detection methodologies, their clinical relevance in GI cancer management, and the potential integration of CTC analysis into personalized medicine. We also discuss the challenges and future directions in CTC research, focusing on clinical validation and the development of standardized procedures to fully realize the utility of CTC count for improving patient care.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.111-118
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• 2011

교배와 원형질체 융합을 통한 배수체인 야생형 산업균주의 개발을 위하여, hybrid의 선별표지로서 우성의 선별표지인 aureobasidin A 내성이 사용될 수 있는 지를 알아보고자 하였다. 선별배지에서 aureobasidin A의 최적농도는 야생형 균주인 경우 SD와 YPD 배지에서는 0.5 ${\mu}g$/mL 이상이었고, SG와 YPG에서는 0.2-0.3 ${\mu}g$/mL 이었다. 한편 호흡결여돌연변이주는 야생형 균주보다 훨씬 높은 농도의 aureobasidin A에도 내성이 있음을 나타내었다. 우리는 K114/YIP균주의 전분분해 능력이 배수체 야생형 산업 균주에 전달 될 수 있는지를 이 방법을 통하여 관찰하였다. 반수체 영양요구성 균주 K114/YIP에 aureobasidin에 대한 내성을 부여하는 pAUR112가 도입된 균주와 야생형 균주 KL 혹은 C6와의 rare-mating 후 aureobasidin A 함유 배지에서 성장한 hybrid를 분리할 수 있었다. Hybrid는 전분분해 능력을 함유하고 있었을 뿐 아니라 두 양친의 특성을 동시에 지녔으며, 전자현미경 관찰 결과에서도 hybrid는 양친주의 특성을 모두 갖는 것으로 나타났다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제37권7호
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• pp.562-567
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• 2014

Human Hertwig's epithelial root sheath/epithelial rests of Malassez (HERS/ERM) cells are epithelial remnants of teeth residing in the periodontium. Although the functional roles of HERS/ERM cells have yet to be elucidated, they are a unique epithelial cell population in adult teeth and are reported to have stem cell characteristics. Therefore, HERS/ERM cells might play a role as an epithelial component for the repair or regeneration of dental hard tissues; however, they are very rare population in periodontium and the primary isolation of them is considered to be difficult. To overcome these problems, we immortalized primary HERS/ERM cells isolated from human periodontium using SV40 large T antigen (SV40 LT) and performed a characterization of the immortalized cell line. Primary HERS/ERM cells could not be maintained for more than 6 passages; however, immortalized HERS/ERM cells were maintained for more than 20 passages. There were no differences in the morphological and immunophenotypic characteristics of HERS/ERM cells and immortalized HERS/ERM cells. The expression of epithelial stem cell and embryonic stem cell markers was maintained in immortalized HERS/ERM cells. Moreover, immortalized HERS/ERM cells could acquire mesenchymal phenotypes through the epithelial-mesenchymal transition via TGF-${\beta}1$. In conclusion, we established an immortalized human HERS/ERM cell line with SV40 LT and expect this cell line to contribute to the understanding of the functional roles of HERS/ERM cells and the tissue engineering of teeth.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.61-64
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• 1999

토양으로부터 유기인계 살충제인 phosphamidon을 분해하는 세균들을 분리하고 Biolog system을 이용하여 동정하였다. 그람양성 세균들은 모두 Bacillus 속에 속하는 종들이었으며 그람음성 세균들은 토양에서 우점하지 않는 세균들이 많았다. 이들중 phosphamidon 함유배지에서 생장률이 높은 균주들을 선택하여 phophamidon 분해능을 조사한 결과 Capnocytophaga gingivalis 로 동정된 YD-17 균주가 가장 높은 생분해능을 나타내어 1000ppm의 phosphamidon 이 배양 21일 후 94%의 잔류량을 보였으며 이는 대조구에 비해 제거율이 52% 증가된 결과였다. 이 때 균주의 생장을 단백질량으로 측정하였는데 분해균주들이 고농도의 phosphamidon에 의해 저해되지 않고 지속적인 생장을 하여 phosphamidon을 탄소원으로 이용하는 생분해가 일어난 것을 확인할 수 있었다.