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Molecular Characterization and Expression Analysis of S6K1 in Cashmere Goats (Capra hircus)

  • Wu, Manlin;Bao, Wenlei;Hao, Xiyan;Zheng, Xu;Wang, Yanfeng;Wang, Zhigang
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.26 no.8
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    • pp.1057-1064
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    • 2013
  • p70 ribosomal S6 kinase (p70S6K) can integrate nutrient and growth factor signals to promote cell growth and survival. We report our molecular characterization of the complementary DNA (cDNA) that encodes the goat p70S6K gene 40S ribosomal S6 kinase 1 (S6K1) (GenBank accession GU144017) and its 3' noncoding sequence in Inner Mongolia Cashmere goats (Capra hircus). Goat S6K1 cDNA was 2,272 bp and include an open reading frame (ORF) of 1,578 bp, corresponding to a polypeptide of 525 amino acids, and a 694-residue 3' noncoding sequence with a polyadenylation signal at nucleotides 2,218 to 2,223. The relative abundance of S6K1 mRNA was measured by real-time PCR in 6 tissues, and p70S6K expression was examined by immunohistochemistry in heart and testis. The phosphorylation of p70S6K is regulated by mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling in fetal fibroblasts.

Size-controlled Chevrel Mo6S8 as Cathode Material for Mg Rechargeable Battery

  • Ryu, Anna;Park, Min-Sik;Cho, Woosuk;Kim, Jeom-Soo;Kim, Young-Jun
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.34 no.10
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    • pp.3033-3038
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    • 2013
  • Nanoscale Chevrel $Mo_6S_8$ powders are synthesized by molten salt synthesis. Synthesized $Mo_6S_8$ powders have different mean particle sizes which are dependent on a ratio of salt to precursor. The particle sizes of $Mo_6S_8$ powders changes along with the ratio increase. $Mo_6S_8$ (6:1) demonstrates the best electrochemical characteristics among the synthesized $Mo_6S_8$ powders although the $Mo_6S_8$ (4:1) has the smallest particle size. $Mo_6S_8$ (6:1) shows a reversible capacity of 83.9 $mAhg^{-1}$, which is 27.5% and 33% improved value over $Mo_6S_8$ (2:1) and $Mo_6S_8$ (4:1) at a current density of 0.2C, respectively. The superior electrochemical properties of $Mo_6S_8$ (6:1) are attributed to the balanced particle size which provides proper contact area with electrolyte and the shortened $Mg^{2+}$ diffusion length. The $Mo_6S_8$ (4:1) has the smallest particle size but further reduction of particle size from $Mo_6S_8$ (6:1) is not advantageous.

Crystal Growth of Cd4GeS6 and Cd4GeS6:Co2+Single Crystals ($Cd_{4}GeS_{6}$$Cd_{4}GeS_{6}:Co^{2+}$ 단결정의 성장)

  • Kim, D.T.;Kim, H.G.;Kim, N.O.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 2004.11b
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 2004
  • In this paper author describe the undoped and $Co^{2+}$ (0.5mole%)doped $Cd_4GeS_6$ single crystals were grown by the chemical transporting reaction(CTR) method using high purity(6N) Cd, $GeS_2$, S elements. It was found from the analysis of X-ray diffraction that the undoped and $Co^{2+}$(0.5mole%) doped $Cd_{4}GeS_{6}$ compounds have a monoclinic structure in space grop Cc. The optical energy band gap was direct band gap and temperature dependence of optical energy gap was fitted well to Varshni equation. Impurity optical absorption peaks due to the doped cobalt in the $Cd_4GeS_6:Co^{2+}$ single crystal were observed at 3593cm-1, 5048cm-1, 5901cm-1, 7322cm-1, 12834cm-1, 13250cm-1, 14250cm-1,and 14975cm-1 at 11.3K.

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Epigenetic role of nuclear S6K1 in early adipogenesis

  • Yi, Sang Ah;Han, Jihoon;Han, Jeung-Whan
    • BMB Reports
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    • v.49 no.8
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    • pp.401-402
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    • 2016
  • S6K1 is a key regulator of cell growth, cell size, and metabolism. Although the role of cytosolic S6K1 in cellular processes is well established, the function of S6K1 in the nucleus remains poorly understood. Our recent study has revealed that S6K1 is translocated into the nucleus upon adipogenic stimulus where it directly binds to and phosphorylates H2B at serine 36. Such phosphorylation promotes EZH2 recruitment and subsequent histone H3K27 trimethylation on the promoter of its target genes including Wnt6, Wnt10a, and Wnt10b, leading to repression of their expression. S6K1-mediated suppression of Wnt genes facilitates adipogenic differentiation through the expression of adipogenic transcription factors PPARγ and Cebpa. White adipose tissues from S6K1-deficient mice consistently exhibit marked reduction in H2BS36 phosphorylation (H2BS36p) and H3K27 trimethylation (H3K27me3), leading to enhanced expression of Wnt genes. In addition, expression levels of H2BS36p and H3K27me3 are highly elevated in white adipose tissues from mice fed on high-fat diet or from obese humans. These findings describe a novel role of S6K1 as a transcriptional regulator controlling an epigenetic network initiated by phosphorylation of H2B and trimethylation of H3, thus shutting off Wnt gene expression in early adipogenesis.

A Study on Cytokines in the Mongolia Mare's Milk (몽고 마유에 함유된 사이토카인에 관한 연구)

  • 신무호;남명수;배형철;아말사나룹산돌주;알탄체체그미시그;윤도영
    • Food Science of Animal Resources
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.75-79
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    • 2003
  • This study was carried out to detect the pro-inflammatory cytokines(IL-1, IL-6, TNF-a, IL-18) and IL-1 receptor accessory in mongolia mare's milk by western blotting. IL-1 and TNF-a were detected in 4 samples of mare's milk Proteins of 6 kD and 7 kD were bound to specific antibody against hIL-18. But, IL-l and TNF-a were not detectable in Difco skim milk IL-6 like factor of 60 kD was detected in both Difco skim milk and mare's milk. Also, IL-1 receptor accessory of 55 kD was detected in the mongolia mare's milk.

Study of reaction mechanism in pre-reforming for MCFC (MCFC의 예비 개질 반응 메커니즘 연구)

  • Lee, Woo-Hyung;Park, Yong-Ki
    • Industry Promotion Research
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2018
  • In this study, the reaction mechanism of ethane and the reaction rate equation suitable for hydrocarbon reforming were studied. Through the reaction mechanism analysis, it was confirmed that three reactions (CO2 + H2, C2H6 + H2, C2H6 + H2O) proceed during the reforming reaction of ethane, each reaction rate (CO2+H2($r=3.42{\times}10-5molgcat.-1\;s-1$), C2H6+H2($r=3.18{\times}10-5mol\;gcat.-1s-1$), C2H6+H2O($r=1.84{\times}10-5mol\;gcat.-1s-1$)) was determined. It was confirmed that the C2H6 + H2O reaction was a rate determining step (RDS). And the reaction equation of this reaction can be expressed as r = kS * (KAKBPC2H6PH2O) / (1 + KAPC2H6 + KBPH2O) (KA = 2.052, KB = 6.384, $kS=0.189{\times}10-2$) through the Langmuir-Hinshelwood model. The obtained equation was compared with the derived power rate law without regard to the reaction mechanism and the power rate law was relatively similar fitting in the narrow concentration change region (about 2.5-4% of ethane, about 60-75% of water) It was confirmed that the LH model reaction equation based on the reaction mechanism shows a similar value to the experimental value in the wide concentration change region.

Effects of Different Numbers of Feeding Days and Feeding Rate on Growth of Growing-out Flounder Paralichthys olivaceus (사료 공급일수 및 공급율이 육성기 넙치(Paralichthys olivaceus)의 성장에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Kyoung-Duck;Kim, Kang-Woong;Bae, Ki-Min;Son, Maeng Hyun;An, Cheul Min
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.45 no.5
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    • pp.523-526
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    • 2012
  • This study evaluated the effects of the number of feeding days and feeding rate on the growth of growing-out flounder Paralichthys olivaceus. Three replicated groups of fish ($141{\pm}1.9g$) were hand-fed a commercial feed under different feeding regimes for 9 weeks. Fish in group 6F-1S were fed to satiation twice daily for 6 consecutive days and starved for 1 day. Fish in groups 4F-1S and 3F-1S were fed to satiation twice daily for 4 and 3 days, respectively, and starved for 1 day. Fish in group 6F-90% were fed a diet of 90% of 6F-1S twice daily for 6 consecutive days and starved for 1 day. The weight gain, feed efficiency and daily feed intake of the fish groups in 4F-1S and 3F-1S were not significantly different from those of group 6F-1S. The weight gain and feed efficiency of fish in group 6F-90% were not significantly different from those of group 6F-1S. The results of this study suggest that the growth of growing-out flounder fed to satiation twice daily for 4 or 3 days after starving 1 day was similar to that of fish fed to satiation for 6 days, and that the proper feeding rate for growth could be lowered to 90% of satiation without growth suppression.

Experimental Proof for Symmetric Ramsey Numbers (대칭 램지 수의 실험적 증명)

  • Lee, Sang-Un
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.69-74
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    • 2015
  • This paper offers solutions to unresolved $43{\leq}R(5,5){\leq}49$ and $102{\leq}R(6,6){\leq}165$ problems of Ramsey's number. The Ramsey's number R(s,t) of a complete graph $k_n$ dictates that n-1 number of incidental edges of a arbitrary vertex ${\upsilon}$ is dichotomized into two colors: (n-1)/2=R and (n-1)/2=B. Therefore, if one introduces the concept of distance to the vertex ${\upsilon}$, one may construct a partite graph $K_n=K_L+{\upsilon}+K_R$, to satisfy (n-1)/2=R of {$K_L,{\upsilon}$} and (n-1)/2=B of {${\upsilon},K_R$}. Subsequently, given that $K_L$ forms the color R of $K_{s-1)$, $K_S$ is attainable. Likewise, given that $K_R$ forms the color B of $K_{t-1}$, $K_t$ is obtained. By following the above-mentioned steps, $R(s,t)=K_n$ was obtained, satisfying necessary and sufficient conditions where, for $K_L$ and $K_R$, the maximum distance should be even and incidental edges of all vertices should be equal are satisfied. This paper accordingly proves R(5,5)=43 and R(6,6)=91.

Fermented ginseng extract, BST204, disturbs adipogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells through inhibition of S6 kinase 1 signaling

  • Yi, Sang Ah;Lee, Jieun;Park, Sun Kyu;Kim, Jeom Yong;Park, Jong Woo;Lee, Min Gyu;Nam, Ki Hong;Park, Jee Hun;Oh, Hwamok;Kim, Saetbyul;Han, Jihoon;Kim, Bo Kyung;Jo, Dong-Gyu;Han, Jeung-Whan
    • Journal of Ginseng Research
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    • v.44 no.1
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    • pp.58-66
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    • 2020
  • Background: The biological and pharmacological effects of BST204, a fermented ginseng extract, have been reported in various disease conditions. However, its molecular action in metabolic disease remains poorly understood. In this study, we identified the antiadipogenic activity of BST204 resulting from its inhibition of the S6 kinase 1 (S6K1) signaling pathway. Methods: The inhibitory effects of BST204 on S6K1 signaling were investigated by immunoblot, nuclear fractionation, immunoprecipitation analyses. The antiadipogenic effect of BST204 was evaluated by measuring mRNA levels of adipogenic genes and by chromatin immunoprecipitation and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis. Results: Treatment with BST204 inhibited activation and nuclear translocation of S6K1, further decreasing the interaction between S6K1 and histone H2B in 10T1/2 mesenchymal stem cells. Subsequently, phosphorylation of H2B at serine 36 (H2BS36p) by S6K1 was reduced by BST204, inducing an increase in the mRNA expression of Wnt6, Wnt10a, and Wnt10b, which disturbed adipogenic differentiation and promoted myogenic and early osteogenic gene expression. Consistently, BST204 treatment during adipogenic commitment suppressed the expression of adipogenic marker genes and lipid drop formation. Conclusion: Our results indicate that BST204 blocks adipogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells through the inhibition of S6K1-mediated histone phosphorylation. This study suggests the potential therapeutic strategy using BST204 to combat obesity and musculoskeletal diseases.