• 생약학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.212-216
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• 2006

The effect of aqueous extracts of medicinal plants $AMP-365^{TM}$ was tested for immune system regulating activity based on anti-inflammatory activity, anti-oxidant, macrophage proliferation and T-lymphocyte proliferation activity. $AMP-365^{TM}$ dose-dependently increased proliferation of RAW264.7 macrophage cells and its nitric oxide production as well as DPPH radical scavenging activity. On the other hand, T-lymphocyte proliferation activity was decreased on dose-dependent manner. Passive cutaneous anaphylaxis reaction was alleviated by 49% by administering 250 mg/kg of $AMP-365^{TM}$. The results suggest that $AMP-365^{TM}$ can be beneficial in the treatment of immediate allergic reactions as an adjuvant supplement material.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2022

Styrene is the precursor of polystyrene. Human exposure to styrene could occur in occupational and residential settings and via food intake. Styrene is metabolized to styrene-7,8-oxide by cytochrome P450 enzyme. In the present study, we investigated the cytotoxicity mediated by styrene and styrene-7,8-oxide in TM3 testicular Leydig cells in vitro. We first monitored the nuclear fragmentation in Leydig cells after exposure to styrene or styrene-7,8-oxide. Hoechst 33258 cell staining showed that styrene exposure in TM3 Leydig cells did not exhibit nuclear fragmentation at any concentration. In contrast, nuclear fragmentation was seen in styrene-7,8-oxide-exposed cells. These results indicate that cytotoxicity-mediated cell death in Leydig cells is more susceptible to styrene-7,8-oxide than to styrene. Following styrene treatment, procaspase-3 and XIAP protein levels did not show significant changes, and cleaved (active) forms of caspase-3 were not detected. Consistent with the western blot results, the active forms of caspase-3 and XIAP proteins were not prominently altered in the cytoplasm of cells treated with styrene. In contrast to styrene, styrene-7,8-oxide induced cell death in an apoptotic fashion, as seen in caspase-3 activation and increased the expression of XIAP proteins. Taken together, the results obtained in this study demonstrate a fundamental idea that Leydig cells are capable of protecting themselves from cytotoxicity-mediated apoptosis as a result of styrene exposure in vitro. It remains unclear whether the steroid-producing function, i.e., steroidogenesis, of Leydig cells is also unaffected by exposure to styrene. Therefore, further studies are needed to elucidate the endocrine disrupting potential of styrene in Leydig cells.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.115-121
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• 2005

본 연구는 Leydig 세포주와 Sertoli 세포주상에 bisphenol A(BPA)와 diethylstilbestrol(DES)의 영향을 알아보고자 수행하였다. 세포 종류에 따른 BPA의 영향을 알아보기 위해, BPA의 농도별로 두 세포주에 처리하여 세포생존율을 비교하였다. Sertoli 세포주가 Leydig 세포주에 비해서 저농도의 BPA에서 생존율이 유의하게 감소되는 것을 확인할 수 있어, Sertoli 세포가 Leydig 세포주에 비해 BPA에 더욱 민감한 것을 알 수 있었다. 또한 BPA나 DES를 처리했을 때 세포 내 분화 및 사멸 신호 전달에 관여하는 phospholipase D(PLD)의 활성이 현저하게 저하되는 것을 확인하였다. 역전사효소 연쇄 반응을 이용하여 세포막상의 세포자연사 신호전달자인 fas 와 fas ligand의 mRNA 발현을 확인해 본 결과, BPA의 처리에 의해 fas ligand의 발현이 다른 실험군에 비해 유의하게 증가하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 이상의 결과들을 정리해 볼 때, 내분비계 교란물질인 BPA는 Sertoli 세포 내 fas/fasL 신호전달계를 자극하여 PLD 활성을 저하시킴으로서, Sertoli 세포 내 세포자연사를 유발시키는 것으로 사료된다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.216-220
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• 1995

cDNA for human cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), a potent atherogenic plasma protein that redistributes the neutral lipids among lipoproteins, was expressed in recombinant vaccinia virus-infected cells (CV-1). Two insertion vectors regulated by different promoters were constructed. The vectors were introduced into human thymidine kinase-negative ($TK^-$) 1438 cells infected with wild-type vaccinia virus (WR strain). Recombinant viruses were selected with 5-bromodeoxyuridine (BUdR) and X-gal and identified with DNA dot blot analysis (vSC11-CETP and vTM1-CETP). The CETP cDNA insert in the recombinant vaccinia virus genome was identified by Southern blot analysis. Transcription of CETP cDNA in CV-1 cells infected with recombinant vaccinia virus was monitored by Northern blot analysis using the CETP cDNA as a probe. Positive signals were detected at 1.8 kb in cells infected with vSC11-CETP and at 2.3 kb in cells infected with vTM1-CETP. The recombinant vaccinia virus-infected CV-1 cells were shown to produce functional CETP when the culture medium was subjected to the CETP assay.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.103-111
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• 2018

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to examine the antioxidant effects of the extract of Rubi Fructus on TM4 Sertoli cells. Methods : The extract was studied for diphenyl-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity and cell viability assays on Sertoli cells. In addition, hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress on Sertoli cells were examined by MTT assay. The antioxidant enzyme of Cu/Zn SOD, Mn SOD, catalase protein expression on Sertoli cells were also measured. Results : The results showed that the extract scavenged DPPH radical dose-dependent manner. The extract showed no cytotoxicity at concentration of 1, 5, 10, 50, $100{\mu}g/ml$. The hydrogen peroxide-induced cytotoxicity of Sertoli cells was protected to 88.3% by the extract at concentration of $100{\mu}g/ml$. Cu/Zn SOD and Mn SOD protein expression were significantly increased on Sertoli cells, but catalase protein expression was not significantly changed. Conclusions : In conclusion, the extract of Rubi Fructus has antioxidant effects on Sertoli cells and protect male reproductive system against oxidative stress.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.293-304
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• 2005

렌즈 세척제인 ReNu$^{TM}$의 안자극테스트를 한국식품의약품안전청의 고시에 따라서 Draize방법(1959)을 사용하여 분석하였다. 부가해서 검사 항목의 잠재성 독성테스트를 위해서 염증세포와 비염증세포의 비율에서 역시 눈 분비물에 대한 세포도말표본사용으로 관찰하였다. 검사에서 각막, 홍채, 망막, 그리고 공막에 대한 조직학적 변화들은 역시 모든 실험동물에서 관찰되었다. 각막과 결막의 약간 자극성은 벼비척그룹에서 점안후 1, 2, 3일에서 관찰되었다. 이러한 지점에서의 안점막자극지수(MIOI)는 각각 4.17, 3.00, 1.33으로 확인되었다. 세척군에서 각막과 결막의 약간의 자극은 각각 0.67과 1.33으로서 MIOI로서 점안후 1일과 2일에서 관찰되었다. 따라서 ReNu$^{TM}$은 비자극성 물질로 생각된다. 왜냐하면 MIOI는 세척군과 비세척군 모두에서 전체 실험기간을 통해서 5.00이하로 관찰되었다. 급성안자극계수(IAOI)는 역시 4.17로서 확인되었다(점안후 일일). 일부의 예외들은 비세척군의 점안후 1일에서 분비물에서 염증세포 비율의 경향이 증가되었다. 그러나 유의성은 없었다. 한편 안분비물의 도말세포관찰에서 의미있는 변화들은 본 연구에서 관찰되었다. 부가해서 각막, 홍채, 공막 위에서 비정상조직 변화는 역시 비처리된 대군군 눈과 비교해서 ReNu$^{TM}$, 점안군에서는 탐지되지 않았다.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.299-310
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• 2006

시판중인 렌즈 보존액 중 가장 흔히 사용 또는 유통되고 있는 $SOLOCARE^{TM}$에 대한 안점막자극성시험을 식품의약품 안전청 고시에 따라 Draize법을 이용하여 그 자극성의 정도를 평가하고, 눈에 가해질 수 있는 잠재적인 독성을 평가하기 위하여, 배출물에 대한 도말표본 상에서 염증세포 및 비 염증성 유상피세포가 차지하는 비율과 함께 점안 후 안구 중, 각막, 홍채, 망막 및 공막의 조직병리학적 관찰을 실시한 결과 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 비 세척군에서는 점안 후1, 2 및 3일에 국한하여, 각막과 결막에 경미한 자극이 관찰되어, 이 기간 동안의 평균 안점막 자극지수(Mean Index of Ocular Irritation; MIOI)가 각각 4.33, 3.33 및 2.00으로 관찰되었으며, 세척군에서는 점안 후 1 및 2일에 국한하여, 결막에서 경미한 자극성이 인정되었고, 이때 MIOI는 각각 3.00과1.33으로 관찰되었다. 따라서 $SOLOCARE^{TM}$는 세척군 및 비세척군 모두에서 MIOI가 모든 관찰기간에서 5.00 이하로 관찰되었으며, 관찰기간 중 MIOI의 최대값인 IAOI(The Index of Acute Ocular Irritation) 역시점안 1일후 4.33로 관찰되어 무자극성 물질로 관찰되었다. 한편 배출물에 대한 염증성 세포의 비율은 무처치 대조군과 비교하여 점안초기 유의성은 인정되지 않았으나, 다소 증가된 경향을 나타낸 이외 의미있는 변화는 인정되지 않았다. 또한 안구의 조직병리학적 검사에서 각막, 홍채, 망막 및 공막 모두에서 무처치 대조군과 비교하여 의미 있는 변화는 인정되지 않았다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2006

Bcl-2/adenovirus E1B 19 kDa-interacting protein 3 (BNIP3) is a mitochondrial pro-apoptotic protein that has a single Bcl-2 homology 3 (BH3) domain and a COOH-terminal transmembrane (TM) domain. Although it belongs to the Bcl-2 family and can heterodimerize with Bcl-2, its pro-apoptotic activity is distinct from those of other members of the Bcl-2 family. For example, cell death mediated by BNIP3 is independent of caspases and shows several characteristics of necrosis. Furthermore, the TM domain, but not the BH3 domain, is required for dimerization, mitochondrial targeting and pro-apoptotic activity. BNIP3 plays an important role in hypoxia-induced death of normal and malignant cells. Its expression is markedly increased in the hypoxic regions of some solid tumors and appears to be regulated by hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), which binds to a site on the BNIP3 promoter. Silencing, followed by methylation, of the BNIP3 gene occurs in a significant proportion of cancer cases, especially in pancreatic cancers. BNIP3 also has a role in the death of cardiac myocytes in ischemia. Further studies of BNIP3 should provide insight into hypoxic cell death and may contribute to improved treatment of cancers and cardiovascular diseases.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.22-32
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• 2000

Purpose : Histopathologic observation was performed in order to determine which type of suture material is superior in microvascular anastomoses. Materials & Methods : The interrupted end to end anastomosis of the transected carotid arteries of 105 Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing 180 to 200g, were performed using 9-0 polypropylene ($Prolene^{TM}$, Ethicon, U.K.), 9-0 polyglactin 910 monofilament($Vicryl^{TM}$, Ethicon, U.K.), and 9-0 polyamide($Ethilon^{TM}$, Ethicon, U.K.) under intramuscular Ketamine and Xylazine anesthesia(5mg/100g). In all cases, 10 to 12 sutures were placed to complete the anastomoses. The specimens were obtained at 1, 2, 3 days, and 1, 2, 4 and 6 weeks after the surgery and prepared with H&E and Van-Gieson stains and investigated the histologic changes in anastomotic sites under light microscope. The histologic changes we were concerned about were followings- thrombus formation, intimal edema, infiltration of inflammatory cells in media and adventitia, proliferation of endothelial cells and subintimal hyperplasia. Results : 1. All of the anastomosed arteries were patent when they were exposed for examination. 2. Thrombus formation and intimal edema were most severe in Vicryl group, followed by Ethilon, Prolene group in order. 3. The inflammatory cells infiltrated to the media and the adventitia most severely in Ethilon group, followed by Vicryl, Prolene group in order. 4. There was little difference in proliferation of endothelial cells in each group. 5. Subintimal hyperplasia was greater in Vicryl group than the others, but there was no significant difference between the Prolene and Ethilon groups. Conclusions : On the basis of these observations, we could conclude that Prolene may be the better suture material for microvascular anastomoses regarding the tissue responses than Ethilon and Vicryl.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제63권4호
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• pp.451-455
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• 2020

Testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS), also known as late-onset hypogonadism, is a clinical and biochemical syndrome associated with advanced age and characterized by deficient serum testosterone levels. The Elaeagnus multiflora fruit (EMF) and Cynanchum wilfordii (CW) have been used in traditional herbal medicine. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of EMF and CW mixtures (at the ratios of 3:7, 5:5, and 7:3) on TDS using TM3 cells and aging male rats. EMF, and mixtures of EMF and CW (at the ratios of 3:7, 5:5, and 7:3) significantly increased testosterone levels in TM3 cells (p <0.05). The rats were orally administered EMCW (EMF and CW mixed at the ratio of 3:7 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg/day) for 4 weeks consecutively. After 4 weeks of EMCW administration, latency time on the rotarod test, and serum testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate levels were significantly increased (p <0.05 and p <0.01). Moreover, the levels of globulin-bound sex hormones were decreased in the EMCW-fed groups. However, prostate-specific antigen levels did not differ among the groups. These results suggest that EMCW can be effectively used to alleviate TDS.