• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.861-869
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• 1998

연구배경: 조식의 손상에의한 염증반응후 회복과정에서 정상조직으로 환원되지 않고 일부는 결체조직으로 대체되어 섬유화가 일어난다. 이 비정상적 섬유화에 의해 섬유화증이 일어나 조직의 원래 기능을 상설하기도 한다. 이때 염증에 관계되는 세포로부터 분비된 여러종류의 cytokine들이 섬유모세포의 증식과 교원질 합성을 조절한다. 이에 관계된 cytokine들의 상호 관련성과 섬유모세포증식에의 영향을 알아내어 조절함으로써 섬유화증을 예방하고 치료하는데 도움을 줄 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 proinflammatory cytokine인 TNF-$\alpha$, IL-1$\beta$, IL-6와 섬유모세포의 증식에 큰 영향을 미치는 TGF-$\beta$의 상호 관련성을 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법: 섬유모세포는 사람 태아의 섬유모세포주인 MRC-5를 사용하였으며, 0, 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 20%의 우태아 혈청을 첨가하여 1, 2, 3, 4, 5일째의 MRC-5 증식을 측정하여, 최소한으로 MRC-5의 증식을 억제하면서 생존을 유지시킬 수 있는 배양액중 혈청농도를 먼저 확정한 후, TGF-$\beta$, TNF-$\alpha$, IL-1$\beta$, IL-6를 각각 RPMI 배지에 첨가하여 $37^{\circ}C$, 5% $CO_2$ 보온기에서 96 시간동안 배양하여 0.5 % naphthol blue black으로 염색한 뒤, 50mM의 NaOH로 naphthol blue black을 유리시켜 630nm에서의 분광흡수를 잼으로써 MRC-5의 수를 측정하였다. 또한 TGF-$\beta$와 다른 cytokine의 관련성을 알아보기위해 TGF-$\beta$와 함께 IL-1$\beta$, IL-6, TNF-$\alpha$를 각각 배지에 첨가하여 96 시간 배양 후, 위와 동일한 방법으로 MRC-5의 수를 측정하였으며, TNF-$\alpha$와 IL-1$\beta$, IL-6의 상호 관련성을 알아보기 위해 TNF-$\alpha$와 함께 IL-1$\beta$, IL-6를 각각 배지에 첨가하여 96 시간 배양한 뒤 위와 동일한 방법으로 MRC-5의 수를 측정하였고, 마지막으로 TGF-$\beta$와 TNF-$\alpha$의 섬유모세포 증식에 미치는 상호 관련성을 알아보기 위하여 TGF-$\beta$와 TNF-$\alpha$를 함께 배지에 첨가하여 96 시간 배양 후, MRC-5의 수를 역시 통일한 방법으로 측정하였다. 결 과: 1. 최소한으로 MRC-5의 증식을 억제하면서 생존을 유지할 수 있는 배양액중 혈청 농도를 측정한 결과, 0.5% 혈청 농도에서 MRC-5의 증식이 50% 증가된 상태로 배양 6일째 까지 유지되었다. 따라서 이후의 실험에서 사용된 배양액에는 0.5%의 우태아혈청을 포함시켰다. 2. 각 cytokine이 MRC-5 증식에 미치는 영향 0.5%의 우태아혈청만이 있는 상태에서의 MRC-5 증식 정도를 100%로 기준하였을 때, IL-1$\beta$는 50 ng/ml의 농도에서만 45%의 증식 촉진효과를 보였고, IL-6는 영향이 없었으며, TGF-$\beta$와 TNF-$\alpha$는 농도에 의존성을 보이며 MRC-5의 증식을 최고 160% 까지 증가시켰다. 3. TGF-$\beta$에 의한 MRC-5 증식능증가에 IL-1$\beta$, IL-6, TNF-$\alpha$가 미치는 영향 50 ng/ml의 TGF-$\beta$ 단독 자극에 비하여, IL-1$\beta$ 혼합배양시 농도에 의존성으로 보이며 최고 64% 까지, TNF-$\alpha$ 혼합배양시 농도에 의존성을 보이며 최고 159% 까지 MRC-5의 증식을 증가시켰다. IL-6는 약한 억제효과를 보였으나 TGF-$\beta$에 의한 MRC-5 증식능 증가에 영향을 미치지 못하였다. 4. TNF-$\alpha$에 의한 MRC-5 증식능 증가에 IL-1$\beta$, IL-6가 미치는영향 50 ng/ml의 TNF-$\alpha$ 단독자극에 비하여, IL-1$\beta$을 혼합 배양하였을때 농도에 의존성을 보이며 최고 50%까지 MRC-5의 증식을 억제하였고, IL-6는 영향을 미치지 못하였다. 5. TNF-$\alpha$와 TGF-$\beta$의 MRC-5 증식능 증가에서의 상호관련성 50 ng/ml의 TGF-$\beta$와 TNF-$\alpha$는 MRC-5의 증식을 각각 89%, 135% 증가시켰으며, TGF-$\beta$와 TNF-$\alpha$ 공존시에는 MRC-5의 증식을 222% 증가시켰다. 결 론: TNF-$\alpha$ TGF-$\beta$, IL-1$\beta$의 순서로 MRC-5에 대한 증식 자극효과가 있으며 IL-6는 증식을 억제하는 효과가 있었다. TGF-$\beta$의 MRC-5에 대한 증식 자극효과는 IL-1과 TNF-$\alpha$에 의해 첨가효과를 관찰할 수 있었고, TNF-$\alpha$의 MRC-5 증식 자극효과는 IL-1$\beta$에 의하여 억제되었다.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.285-292
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• 2005

We developed alginate beads loaded with transforming growth $factor-{\beta}_{1}(TGF-{\beta}_{1})$ to examine the possible application of the scaffold and cytokine carrier in tissue engineering. In this study, bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) and $TGF{\beta}_{1}$ were uniformly encapsulated in the alginate beads and then cultured in vitro. The cell morphology and shape of the alginate beads were observed using inverted microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM), histological staining and RT-PCR to confirm chondrogenic differentiation. The amount of the $TGF{\beta}_{1}$ released from the $TGF-{\beta}_{1}$ loaded alginate beads was analyzed for 28 days in vitro in a phosphate buffered saline (pH 7.4) at $37^{\circ}C$. We observed the release profile of $TGF-{\beta}_{1}$ from $TGF-{\beta}_{1}$ loaded alginate beads with a sustained release pattern for 35 days. Microscopic observation showed the open cell pore structure and abundant cells with a round morphology in the alginate beads. In addition, histology and RT-PCR results revealed the evidence of chondrogenic differentiation in the beads. In conclusion, these results confirmed that $TGF-{\beta}_{1}$ loaded alginate beads provide excellent conditions for chondrogenic differentiation.

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2002년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.2
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• pp.327.3-328
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• 2002

Transforming growth factor-${\beta}$ (TGF-${\beta}$), a hormonally active polypeptide found in normal and transformed tissues. regulates cellular growth and phenotyphic plasticity. We have previously shown that H-ras. but not N-ras. induces invasive phenotype in MCF10A human breast epithelial cells. In this study. we wished to examine the effect of TGF-${\beta}$ on H-ras-induced invasion and motility in MCFI 10A cells by performing in vitro invasion assay and wound migration assay. (omitted)

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.565-580
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• 2000

This study was designed to evaluate the influence of cultured epidermal tissue graft and the administration of transforming growth factor(TGF)-${\beta}_3$ on maxillary growth in surgically created palatal defects. A total of 155 rats were divided into 2 groups according to surgical timing : postnatal 2 weeks(n=95), 4 weeks(n=40) and control(unoperated) group(n=20). The postnatal 2-week surgical group was subdivided into 3 groups according to repair methods: conventional surgery(Von Langenbeck technique)group(n=23); cultured tissue graft group(n=25); and full thickness skin graft group(n=25). Additionally, recombinant human TGF-${\beta}_3$ was administered(30ng or 150ng) on collagen matrix in surgically created palatal defects during surgery(9 conventional surgeries, 9 cultured tissue grafts) in 2-week-old rats. The results showed that all types of surgical treatment decreased maxillary growth compared with the control(unoperated) group(p<0.0001). On the other hand, the tissue graft group, whether cultured tissue or grafted skin, contributed to increased maxillary growth(p<0.0001).And exogenous TGF-${\beta}_3$ might play a role in connective tissue proliferation and new bone generation during wound healing on palatal defects. Our results suggest that grafting cultured epidermis with collagen matrix decreases the scar tension on maxillary growth more than conventional palatal surgery does. Therefore, exogenous TGF-${\beta}_3$ may contribute to accelerate wound healing on palatal defects.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.127-135
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• 2002

Anterior subcapsular cataract was developed by opacification with transdifferentiation and abnormal proliferation of lens epithelial cells (LECs) and pathological accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM). After-cataract also be caused by a similar transdifferentiation of LECs remaining after surgery and the accompanying increase of ECM deposits. It is blown that prostaglandin E2 and cytokine, such as TGF-$\beta$, bFGF, and IL-1, were associated with abnormal proliferation and transdifferentiation of LECs. The aim of this study was to detect the expression of transforming growth factor-$\alpha$ (TGF-$\alpha$), transforming growth factor-$\beta_1$(TGF-$\beta_1$) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in LECs of senile and diabetic cataract. The expressions of these growth factors in lens epithelial cells were determined. The sample for growth factor determination were collected in senile cataract patients without metabolic disorder, especially diabetes mellitus and diabetic cataract patients. The mRNA expression of growth factors was detected by semi-quantitative reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) followed by Southern blot analysis. Statistics were analysed using Wilcoxon rank sum test. Semi-quantitative RT-PCR/southern analysis of RNA obtained from thirty surgical specimens demonstrated that the level of mRNA expression of TGF-$\alpha$, -$\beta_1$ and bFGF was increased in diabetic cataract lens tissues compared with senile cataract specimens but non-significant, bFGF and TGF-$\beta_1$ mRNA expression were detected in most patients, expression level of TGF-$\beta_1$ was most high on the basis of normal ocular concentration. Detection rate of TGF-$\alpha$ in diabetic cataract was 1.5 fold higher than in senile cataract (P=0.098). TGF-$\alpha$, TGF-$\beta_1$, and bFGF mRNA expression of LECs were detected in senile and diabetic cataract. In both patient groups, expression level of TGF-$\beta_1$, mRNA was high, so We suggest TGF-$\beta_1$ strong influence in development of senile cataract and of diabetic cataract also. TGF-$\alpha$ expression level was similar but more frequently detected in diabetic cataract than in senile cataract. In conclusion, TGF-$\alpha$ may be associated with early development of diabetic cataract.

• Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.162-169
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• 2018

$TGF-{\beta}$ signaling plays a tumor suppressive role in normal and premalignant cells but promotes tumor progression during the late stages of tumor development. The $TGF-{\beta}$ signaling pathway is tightly regulated at various levels, including transcriptional and post-translational mechanisms. Ubiquitination of signaling components, such as receptors and Smad proteins is one of the key regulatory mechanisms of $TGF-{\beta}$ signaling. Tripartite motif (TRIM) family of proteins is a highly conserved group of E3 ubiquitin ligase proteins that have been implicated in a variety of cellular functions, including cell growth, differentiation, immune response, and carcinogenesis. Recent emerging studies have shown that some TRIM family proteins function as important regulators in tumor initiation and progression. This review summarizes current knowledge of TRIM family proteins regulating the $TGF-{\beta}$ signaling pathway with relevance to cancer.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.121-129
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• 2002

Using recombinant Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, strategies for developing high producers for the recombinant human Transforming Growth $Factor-{\beta}1$ ($TGF-{\beta}1$) protein are proposed and their physiological characteristics in cell cultures were investigated. $TGF-{\beta}1$ is a pleiotrophic polypeptide involved in various biological activities, including cell growth, differentiation, and deposition of extracellular matrix proteins. The CHO cells included human $TGF-{\beta}1$ cDNA in conjunction with a dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) gene, which was cotransfected into the cells to amplify the transfected $TGF-{\beta}1$ cDNA. As a first-round screening of the transfected cells, a relatively high $TGF-{\beta}1$-producing cell line was selected, and then, it acquired a resistance to increasing concentrations of methotrexate (MTX) up to $60{\mu}M$,resulting in a significant improvement in its $TGF-{\beta}1$ biosynthetic ability. After applying a monoclonal selection strategy to the MTX-resistant cells, more productive cells were screened, including the APP-3, App-5, and App-8 cell lines. These high producers were compared with two other cell lines (AP-l cell line without amplification of transfected $TGF-{\beta}1$ cDNA and nontransfectant of $TGF-{\beta}1$ cDNA) in terms of cell growth, $TGF-{\beta}1$ productivity, sugar uptake, and byproduct formation, in the presence or absence of MTX in the culture medium. Consequently, both monoclonal selection as well as an investigation of the physiological characteristics were found to be needed for the efficient screening of higher $TGF-{\beta}1$ producers, even after the transfection and amplification of the transfected gene.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.903-909
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• 2002

Research in the cytokine field has grown exponentially in recent years, and the validity of such studies relies heavily on the appropriate measurement of levels of cytokines in various biological samples. Transforming growth factor (TGF)-$\beta$, a hormonally active polypeptide found in normal and transformed tissue, is a potent regulator of cell growth and differentiation. The most widely used bioassay for TGF-$\beta$ is the inhibition of the proliferation of mink lung epithelial cells. Though detection of [$^3$H]thymidine incorporation is more sensitive than the MTT assay, it presents some disadvantages due to the safety and disposal problems associated with radioisotopes. In this study, we attempted to ascertain the experimental conditions which could be used for measuring the in vitro biological activity of TGF-$\beta$ in a safer and more sensitive way compared with the currently available methods. We compared the commonly used method, the MTT assay, to the XTT assay using different parameters including cell number, incubation time and the wave length used for detecting the product. We examined the anti-proliferative activities of TGF-$\beta$ in three different cell lines: Mv-1-Lu mink lung epithelial cells, MCF10A human breast epithelial cells and H-ras-transformed MCF10A cells. Herein, we present an experimental protocol which provides the most sensitive method of quantifying the biological activity of TGF-$\beta$, with a detection limit of as low as 10 pg/ml: Mv-1-Lu or H-ras MCF10A cells ($1{\times}10^5/well$) were incubated with TGF-$\beta$ at $37^{\circ}C$ in a humidified $CO_2$ incubator for 24 hr followed by XTT treatment and determination of absorbance at 450 or 490 nm. Our results may contribute to the establishment of an in vitro bioassay system, which could be used for the satisfactory quantitation of TGF-$\beta$.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.207-212
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• 2013

Objective : Recent studies have shown encouraging progress toward the use of autogenic and allogenic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to arrest, or even lead to partial regeneration in, intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. However, this technology is still in its infancy, and further development is required. The aim of this study was to analyze whether rat adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSC) can differentiate towards IVD-like cells after treatment with transforming growth factor ${\beta}3$ (TGF-${\beta}3$) in vitro. We also performed quantitative analysis of gene expression for ADMSC only, ADMSCs treated with TGF-${\beta}3$, and co-cultured ADMSCs treated with TGF-${\beta}3$. Methods : ADMSCs were sub-cultured to homogeneity and used in fluorocytometry assays for CD11, CD45, and CD90/Thy1. ADMSCs were differentiated in spheroid culture towards the chondrogenic lineage by the presence of TGF-${\beta}3$, dexamethasone, and ascorbate. We also co-cultured pure ADMSCs and nucleus pulposus cells in 24-well plates, and performed immunohistochemical staining, western blotting, and RT-PCR for quantitative analysis of gene expression. Results : Results of fluorocytometry were positive for CD90/Thy1 and negative for CD11 and CD45. TGF-${\beta}3$-mediated induction of ADMSCs led to the expression of the differentiation markers of intervertebral disc-like cells, such as aggrecan, collagen II, and sox-9. Co-cultured ADMSCs treated with TGF-${\beta}3$ showed higher expression of differentiation markers and greater extracellular matrix production compared with ADMSCs treated with TGF-${\beta}3$ alone. Conclusion : ADMSC treated with TGF-${\beta}3$ may be an attractive source for regeneration therapy in degenerative IVD. These findings may also help elucidate the pathologic mechanism of MSC therapy in the degeneration of IVD in vivo.

• BMB Reports
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.533-537
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• 2003

The nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate (NSCL/P) is a congenital deformity of multifactorial origin with a relatively high incidence in the oriental population. Various etiologic candidate genes have been reported with conflicting results, according to race and analysis methods. Recently, the ablation of the TGF-${\beta}3$ gene function induced cleft palates in experimental animals. Also, polymorphisms in the TGF-${\beta}3$ gene have been studied in different races; however, they have not been studied in Koreans. A novel A $\rightarrow$ G single nucleotide polymorphism (defined by the endonuclease SfaN1) was identified in intron 5 of TGF-${\beta}3$ (IVS5+104 A > G). It resulted in different genotypes, AA, AG, and GG. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between the SfaN1 polymorphism in TGF-${\beta}3$ and the risk of NSCL/P in the Korean population. The population of this study consisted of 28 NSCL/P patients and 41 healthy controls. The distribution of the SfaN1 genotypes was different between the cases and controls. The frequency of the G allele was significantly associated with the increased risk of NSCL/P [odds ratio (OR) = 15.92, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 6.3-41.0]. The risk for the disease increased as the G allele numbers increased (GA genotype: OR = 2.11, 95% CI = 0.38-11.68; GG genotype: OR = 110.2, 95% CI = 10.67 - 2783.29) in NSCL/P. A stratified study in patients revealed that the SfaN1 site IVS5+104A > G substitution was strongly associated with an increased risk of NSCL/P in males (p < 0.001), but not in females. In conclusion, the polymorphism of the SfaN1 site in TGF-${\beta}3$ was significantly different between the NSCL/P patients and the control. This may be a good screening marker for NSCL/P patients among Koreans.