• KSBB Journal
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.271-277
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• 2007

치자나무 (Gardenia jasminoides)는 우리나라 남부 지방에 널리 분포하는 이리도이드 (iridoid)계 꼭두서니과의 수목으로서 그 열매인 치자는 예로부터 옷감의 염료, 식용 색소 및 한방 약재로 널리 사용되어 왔다. 치자에 함유된 주요성분으로는 치자 과실에 이리도이드 배당체인 제니핀 (genipin: $C_{11}H_{14}O_5$)과 제니포사이드 (geniposide: $C_{17}H_{24}O_{10}$) 및 겐티오비오시드 (gentiobioside), 크로신 (crocin), 노나코산, 기르네노시드, 만니톨 등이 있고 잎에는 가데오시드 (gardeoside)가 포함되어 있다. 치자색소중 가장 대표적인 치자황색소는 매염처리에 따라 색상이 거의 변하지 않는 단색성 염료이면서 매염처리를 하지 않고도 면직물 등의 식물섬유에 염색이 되는 직접 염료로서 그 시장가치가 높다. 현재 치자황색소는 가격경쟁의 격화에 따라 금액 기준으로 약간 감소하고 있으나 수요 그 자체는 라면 등 식품을 중심으로 광범위한 시장을 형성하고 있다. 다음으로 치자청색소는 치자추출물을 효소반응이나 미생물 배양을 통한 가수분해에 의해 다량의 제니핀으로 전환하여 여러 아미노산과 함께 생산이 이루어지게 된다. 치자청색소는 단백질 섬유에 염색한 결과 매염제 없이도 우수한 착색을 보였으며, 견뢰도도 우수하게 나타났다. 또한 냉과류의 합성착색료 대체품으로 신장하고 있는 스피룰리나 청색소와 가격경쟁력이 있어서 앞으로의 수요는 더 커질 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. 치자적색소는 520-540 nm에서 최대흡광도를 나타내며, 이는 청색소와 마찬가지로 이리도이드 배당체를 효소 및 미생물로 가수분해한 구성물과 일차 아미노 그룹을 포함한 기질과 함께 반응함으로써 형성된다. 치자 색소는 식품 뿐만 아니라 섬유의 염색에도 우수한 천연색소로서 가치가 있다고 사료된다. 따라서 앞으로 식품에 있어서 천연색소로의 대체가 당면한 과제이며 이를 위해 식용색소로서 조건들을 만족시킬 수 있는 기술개발은 계속 이루어져야 할 것이다. 천연색소의 안정성 문제는 식품 뿐만 아니라 화장품, 섬유 염색 등 거의 모든 부분에서 제약이 되므로 추후 천연염료 (특히 치자 염료)의 안정성을 증가시킬 수 있는 품질 개발과 생산 코스트 다운을 위한 연구는 전체 천연색소 시장의 성장에 필수불가결하다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.264-271
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• 2006

Two fibrinolytic enzymes were purified from the culture supernatant of Fomitella fraxinea mycelia by ion-exchange and gel filtration chromatographies, and were designated as F. fraxenia proteases 1 and 2 (FFP1 and FFP2). The apparent molecular masses of the enzymes were estimated to be 32 kDa and 42 kDa, respectively, by SDS-PAGE and gel filtration chromatography. Both enzymes had the same optimal temperature ($40^{\circ}C$), but different pH optima (10.0 and 5.0 for FFP1 and FFP2, respectively). FFP1 was relatively stable at pH 7.0-9.0 and temperature below $30^{\circ}C$, whereas FFP2 was very stable in the pH range of 4-11 and temperature below $40^{\circ}C$. FFPI activity was completely inhibited by phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride (PMSF) and aprotinin, indicating that this enzyme is a serine protease. The activity of FFP2 was enhanced by the addition of $CO^{2+}$ and $Zn^{2+}$ and inhibited by $Cu^{2+},\;Ni^{2+}$, and $Hg^{2+}$. Furthermore, FFP2 activity was strongly inhibited by EDTA and 1,10-phenanthroline, implying that the enzyme is a metalloprotease. Both enzymes readily hydrolyzed fibrinogen, preferentially digesting the $A{\alpha}$- and $B{\beta}$-chains of fibrinogen over ${\gamma}$-chain. FFP1 showed broad substrate specificity for synthetic substrates, but FFP2 did not. $K_{m}$ and $V_{max}$ values of FFP1 for a synthetic substrate, N-succinyl-Ala-Ala-Pro-Phe-pNA, were 0.213 mM and 39.68 units/ml, respectively. The first 15 amino acids of the N-terminal sequences of both enzymes were APXXPXGPWGPQRIS and ARPP(G)VDGQ(R,I)SK(L)ETLPE, respectively.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.54-59
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• 2011

Purpose: The aim of this study was to define the immunoreactive specificity of Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) heat shock protein (HSP) 60 in periodontitis and atherosclerosis. Methods: In an attempt to define the cross-reactive bacterial heat-shock protein with human self-antigen at molecular level, we have introduced a novel strategy for cloning hybridoma producing anti-P. gingivalis HSP 60 which is polyreactive to bacterial HSPs or to the human homolog. Results: Five cross-reactive clones were obtained which recognized the #19 peptide (TLVVNRLRGSLKICAVKAPG) among 37 synthetic peptides (20-mer, 5 amino acids overlapping) spanning the whole molecule of P. gingivalis HSP 60. We have also established three anti-P. gingivalis HSP 60 monoclonal antibodies demonstrating mono-specificity. These clones recognized the #29 peptide (TVPGGGTTYIRAIAALEGLK). Conclusions: Peptide #19 and #29 of P. gingivalis HSP 60 might be important immunoreactive epitopes in the immuno-pathogenic mechanism of bacterial antigen-triggered autoimmune diseases.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.109-114
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• 2017

Protein arginine methyltransferase (PRMT) is an important epigenetic regulator in eukaryotic cells. During encystation, an essential process for Acanthamoeba survival, the expression of a lot of genes involved in the encystation process has to be regulated in order to be induced or inhibited. However, the regulation mechanism of these genes is yet unknown. In this study, the full-length 1,059 bp cDNA sequence of Acanthamoeba castellanii PRMT1 (AcPRMT1) was cloned for the first time. The AcPRMT1 protein comprised of 352 amino acids with a SAM-dependent methyltransferase PRMT-type domain. The expression level of AcPRMT1 was highly increased during encystation of A. castellanii. The EGFP-AcPRMT1 fusion protein was distributed over the cytoplasm, but it was mainly localized in the nucleus of Acanthamoeba. Knock down of AcPRMT1 by synthetic siRNA with a complementary sequence failed to form mature cysts. These findings suggested that AcPRMT1 plays a critical role in the regulation of encystation of A. castellanii. The target gene of AcPRMT1 regulation and the detailed mechanisms need to be investigated by further studies.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.172-177
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• 2009

A gene(lsd1) encoding dextranase from Lipomyces starkeyi KSM22 has been previously cloned, sequenced, and expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The gene consisting of 1,824 base pairs and encoding a protein of 608 amino acids was then cloned into and secretively expressed in Pichia pastoris under the control of the AOX1 promoter. The dextranase productivity of the P. pastoris transformant(pPIC9K-LSD1, 134,000 U/I) was approximately 4.2-fold higher than that of the S. cerevisiae transformant(pYLSD1, 32,000 U/I) cultured in an 8-1 fermentor. Over 0.63 g/l of active dextranase was secreted into the medium after methanol induction. The dextranase of the P. pastoris transformant, as analyzed by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting, showed only one homogeneous band. This dextranase of the P. pastoris transformant showed a broad band near 73 kDa. Rabbit monoclonal antibodies against a synthetic LSD1 peptide mix also recognized approximately 73 kDa.

• BMB Reports
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.72-78
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• 2008

Human NeuNAc-9-P synthase is a two-domain protein with ability to synthesize both NeuNAc-9-P and KDN-9-P. Its mouse counterpart differs by only 20 out of 359 amino acids but does not produce KDN-9-P. By replacing the AFL domain of the human NeuNAc-9-P synthase which accommodates 12 of these differences, with the mouse AFL domain we examined its importance for the secondary KDN-9-P synthetic activity. The chimeric protein retained almost half of the ability of the human enzyme for KDN-9-P synthesis while the NeuNAc-9-P production was reduced to less than 10%. Data from the homology modeling and the effect of divalent ions and temperature on the enzyme activities suggest conformational differences between the human and mouse AFL domains that alter the shape of the cavity accommodating the substrates. Therefore, although the AFL domain itself does not define the ability of the human enzyme for KDN-9-P synthesis, it is important for both activities by aiding optimal positioning of the substrates.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.431-437
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• 2016

The study of antigenic epitopes from Toxoplasma gondii has not only enhanced our understanding of the structure and function of antigens, the reactions between antigens and antibodies, and many other aspects of immunology, but it also plays a significant role in the development of new diagnostic reagents and vaccines. In the present study, T. gondii GRA6 epitopes were identified using bioinformatics tools and a synthetic peptide technique. The potential B cell epitopes of GRA6 predicted by bioinformatics tools concentrated upon 3 regions of GRA6, 1-20 aa, 44-103 aa, and 172-221 aa. Ten shorter peptides from the 3 regions were synthesized and assessed by ELISA using pig sera from different time points after infection. Three of the 10 peptides (amino acids 44-63, 172-191, and 192-211) tested were recognized by all sera and determined to be immunodominant B-cell epitopes of GRA6. The results indicated that we precisely and accurately located the T. gondii GRA6 epitopes using pig sera collected at different time points after infection. The identified epitopes may be very useful for further studies of epitope-based vaccines and diagnostic reagents.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.85-90
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• 2005

A downstream process was developed for the production of yeast extract from brewer's yeast cells. Various downstream processing conditions including clarification, debittering, and the Maillard reaction were considered in the development of the process. This simple and economic clarification process used flocculating agents, specifically calcium chloride ($1\%$). After the clarification step, a Maillard reaction is initiated as a flavor-enhancing step. By investigating the effects of several operation parameters, including the type of sugar added, sugar dosage, glycine addition, and temperature, on the degree of browning (DB), giucose addition and reaction temperature were found to have significant effects on DB. A synthetic adsorption resin (HP20) was used for the debittering process, which induced a compositional change of the hydrophobic amino acids in the yeast hydrolysate, thereby reducing the bitter taste. The overall dry matter yield and protein yield for the entire process, including the downstream process proposed for the production of brewer's yeast extract were 50 and $50\%$, respectively.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.15-20
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• 1970

수도품종명 도열병 저항성 차이와 도체내 성분과의 관계를 구명코저 저항성 품종, 중간정도 품종, 감수성인 품종의 실소 및 당 함량을 비교한 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1) 전질소, 전당 함량은 저항성인 품종이 감수성인 품종에 비해 전질소는 적고 전당은 많았다. 따라서 C/N 률은 저항성 품종이 감수성인 품종에 비해 높았다. 2) Free amino acid에 있어서는 저항성인 품종이 감수성인 품종에 비해 Glutamine, Valine 그리고 Leucine 과 Iso-leucine함량이 많았다. 3) 각종당액에서 전분합성은 저항성인 품종이 감수성인 품종에 비해 Fructose, Glucose에서는 높았고 Sucrose에서는 낮았으나 Indica type로 저항성인 Zenith에서는 오히려 전분합성이 감수성인 다다조 보다 떨어졌다. 4) 질소비료를 증시하면 전질소함량은 보비보다 증가하는데 그 증가율은 저항성인 품종에서 낮은 경향이었다. 전당은 분벽초기에 감소되며 그 감소율은 저항성인 품종이 더 떨어졌고 분벽최성기에는 오히려 증가하였는데 그 증가율은 저항성인 품종이 높은 경향이었다.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.181-187
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• 2016

Selective ${\beta}_1$-agonist and antagonists are used for the treatment of cardiac diseases including congestive heart failure, angina pectoris and arrhythmia. Selective ${\beta}_1$-antagonists including nebivolol have high binding affinity on ${\beta}_1$-adrenergic receptor, not ${\beta}_2$-receptor mainly expressed in smooth muscle. Nebivolol is one of most selective ${\beta}_1$-blockers in clinically used ${\beta}_1$-blockers including atenolol and bisoprolol. We tried to develop clinically useful cardiac PET tracers using a selective ${\beta}_1$-blocker. Nebivolol is $C_2$-symmetric and has two chromane moiety with a secondary amino alcohol and aromatic fluorine. We adopted the general synthetic strategy using epoxide ring opening reaction. Unlike formal synthesis of nebivolol, we prepared two chromane building blocks with fluorine and iodine which was transformed to diaryliodonium salt for labelling of $^{18}F$. Two epoxide building blocks were readily prepared from commercially available chromene carboxylic acids (1, 8). Then, the amino alcohol building block (15) was prepared by ammonolysis of epoxide (14) followed by coupling reaction with the other building block, epoxide (7). Diaryliodonium salt, a precursor for $^{18}F$-aromatic substitution, was synthesized in moderate yield which was readily subjected to $^{18}F$-aromatic substitution to give $^{18}F$-labelled nebivolol.