• KSBB Journal
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.38-45
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• 1995

Aspergillus oryzae에서 A. nidulans의 glyceral d dehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (gpdA)와 trpC, prmoter의 발현 능력 을 E. coli lacZ gene fusion을 이용하여 비교.분석하였다. A. oryzae 내에서 발현된 E. coli $\beta$galactosidase의 specific activIty를 조사하여 본 결과, gpdA promoter를 가지는 transformant들 에서는 2,000unit/ug of protem 정도의 activity를 보이는 반면, trpC, promater를 가지고 있는 transformant들에서는 10.5~52.3unit/ug of protein 정도의 activity를 보였다. 이 결과로부터 A. oryzae 내에서 A. nidulans의 gpdA promoter가 trpC, promoter에 비해 70 배 정도 더 강한 발현 능력을 보이고 있음을 알 수 있다. Western blot 분석에서도 gpdA promoter를 가지고 있는 transf ormant에서 더 많은 E. coli $\beta$-galactosidase가 발현된 것 을 보여 주고 있다. 또한 southern blot 분석에서는 이러한 강한 발현이 transform된 plasmid의 copy number와 상관 없음을 보여주고 있다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 1999

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the easiness of suture and fixation of modified total ring prostheses (m-TRP). Twelve healthy dogs (B.W.2-10 kg) were randomly assigned to three groups. In group A (3 dogs), total ring prostheses was fixed by penetrating a suture material through tracheal mucosa. In group B (3 dogs), TRP was fixed by suturing on tracheal cartilage and muscular layer not penetrating through tracheal mucosa. m-TRP was applied to the cervical portions (group M-C,3 dogs), and thoracic portions (group M-T,3 dogs). Operating time of group M-C (37.33$\pm$6.80 min.) was shorter than those of groups B (83.33$\pm$8.50 min.) and A (63.33$\pm$11.06 min.) (p＜0.01). Clinical complications were minimal and limited to mild, short-term hematoma, vomiting, edema, and inflammation. Coughing remarkably decreased in group B rather than group A. Dyspnea was not showed in group A, B, and M-C, but group M-T had a mild dyspnea. Gross postmortem findings were similar in all groups. Mild adhesions were present between prostheses and adjacent structures, but tracheal lumen was clean. Severe adhesions were present where m-TRP had been applied in the thoracic portions. Histopathologic abnormalities included mild to moderate adventitial and periprosthetic fibrosis and mild adventitial inflammation. The present study indicated that m-TRP were easier in suture and fixation than TRP and had no differences in support for trachea and side effects.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.135-140
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• 2006

Temperature signaling can be initiated by members of transient receptor potential (thermo-TRP) channels. Hot and cold substances applied to teeth usually elicit pain sensation. Since odontoblasts constitute a well-defined layer between the pulp and the mineralized dentin, being first to encounter thermal stimulation from oral cavity, they may be involved in sensory transduction process, in addition to their primary function as formation of dentin. We investigated whether thermo-TRP channels are expressed in a odontoblast cell line, MDPC-23. The expressions of thermo-TRP channels were examined using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), immunohistochemistry, fluorometric calcium imaging. Analysis of RT-PCR revealed mRNA expression of TRPV1, TRPV2, TRPV4 and TRPM8, but no TRPV3, TRPA1. Immunohistochemical approach failed to detect TRPV1 expression. Whereas the application of 4-phorbol-12,13-didecanoate($10\;{\mu}M$, a TRPV4 agonist), menthol(1 mM, a TRPM8 agonist) and icilin($10\;{\mu}M$, a TRPM8 agonist) produced the enhancement of intracellular calcium concentration, capsaicin($1\;{\mu}M$, a TRPV1 agonist) did not. Our results suggest that subfamily of thermo-TRP channels expressed in odontoblasts may serve as thermal or mechanical transducer in teeth.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2019년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.116-116
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• 2019

Thalictrum rochebrunianum var. grandisepalum (TRG) is a Korean endemic plant, and it is widely used for edible, medicinal, landscape materials. In this study, we examined the protein and mRNA expression levels of MITF, tyrosinase, TRP-1 and TRP-2 by TRG extract (TRGE) in IBMX-treated melanocytes to evaluate the possibility of using TRG as a whitening material. IBMX were reported as melanin synthesis enhancers. It could increase intracellular melanin synthesis by activation of the microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) signaling pathway. TRGE did not show cytotoxicity at concentrations below $100{\mu}g/ml$ in B16F10 cells. TREG dose-dependently inhibited protein and mRNA levels of MITF, tyrosinase, TRP-1 and TRP-2. Therefore, we suggest that TRGE is an important natural resource for cosmetic raw materials for whitening function.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.192-204
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• 2024

Generally, odorant molecules are detected by olfactory receptors, which are specialized chemoreceptors expressed in olfactory neurons. Besides odorant molecules, certain volatile molecules can be inhaled through the respiratory tract, often leading to pathophysiological changes in the body. These inhaled molecules mediate cellular signaling through the activation of the Ca²⁺-permeable transient receptor potential (TRP) channels in peripheral tissues. This review provides a comprehensive overview of TRP channels that are involved in the detection and response to volatile molecules, including hazardous substances, anesthetics, plant-derived compounds, and pheromones. The review aims to shed light on the biological mechanisms underlying the sensing of inhaled volatile molecules. Therefore, this review will contribute to a better understanding of the roles of TRP channels in the response to inhaled molecules, providing insights into their implications for human health and disease.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제58권4호
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• pp.333-338
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 단삼 열수 추출물의 human epidermal melanocye (HEM) 세포에서의 미백활성을 측정하였다. 버섯유래의 tyrosinase 저해능 측정결과 $1,000{\mu}g/mL$의 농도에서 42%의 저해율을 나타내었으며, HEM 세포내의 tyrosinase, 멜라닌 생합성 저해능은 $5{\mu}g/mL$에서 26, 25%의 저해능을 나타내었다. 단삼 추출물의 미백과 관련된 tyrosinase, tyrosinase related protein 1 (TRP-1), tyrosinase related protein 2 (TRP-2), microphthalmia associated transcription factor (MITF)의 단백질 및 유전자 양이 감소함을 나타내었다. 또한 그 상위 단계인 cAMP 발현이 $5{\mu}g/mL$ 농도에서 41% 감소하는 것을 확인하였다. 본 실험을 통하여 단삼 추출물이 cAMP를 효과적으로 억제함으로써, 이를 통해 tyrosinase 활성뿐만 아니라 TRP-1, TRP-2 그리고 MITF 발현을 효과적으로 저해 한다는 사실을 확인하여 기능성 미백 화장품 소재로서의 활용 가능성을 제시하고자 한다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.95-100
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• 2015

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to research the whitening effects and developing by cosmetics of the extract fromDioscoreae Rhizoma, which is one of the most popular health-promoting herb in herbal medications.Methods : We performed tyrosinase inhibition assay, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and western blot for whitening effects. Also we measured MTT assay for cell viability.Results : The results were obtained as follows : For whitening effect, tyrosinase inhibition rate of extract fromDioscoreae Rhizomashowed more than 42.28% at 1,000 ㎍/㎖ concentration. Cell toxicity effect on melanoma cells (B16F10) of extract fromDioscoreae Rhizomashowed 81.97% with toxicity at 50 ㎍/㎖ concentration. So we were measured at a concentrations of 5, 10 and 50 ㎍/㎖ in all experiments involving cell. In addition, whitening related mRNAs including microphthalmia associated transcription factor (MITF), tyrosinase related protein-1 (TRP-1), tyrosinase related protein-2 (TRP-2), tyrosinase were reduced byDioscoreae Rhizoma. We also foundDioscoreae Rhizomatransiently decreased protein kinase A (PKA) which is known to be upstream to the down regulation of MITF and tyrosinase. But phosphorylation of extracellular signal related kinase (pERK) were increased byDioscoreae Rhizoma. These results imply thatDioscoreae Rhizomadecrease melanogenesis via ERK activation and subsequent down regulation of MITF and tyrosinase.Conclusions : Therefore, all these findings suggested the potent usage ofDioscoreae Rhizomaas materials of functional cosmetics by confirming whitening activity related with melanin content.

• 멤브레인
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.133-143
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• 2006

방사선 그라프트 중합법을 적용하여, 폴리에틸렌 다공성 중공사막에 전자선을 조사시킨 후, glycidyl methacrylate(GMA)를 그라프트 중합하였다. 그 후, 음이온 교환기로서 diethylamine (DEA), triethylamine (TEA)를 도입시켜 2종류의 음이온 교환막을 합성하였다. DEA막과 TEA막의 이온교환 밀도는 3.4 mmol/g, 1.74 mmol/g으로 DEA막이 TEA막보다 높은 이온교환기를 얻을 수 있었다. 이 2종류의 음이온교환막에 단백질(bovine serum albumin, BSA)을 투과법에 의해 고정시켜 BSA 고정막을 만들었다. DEA-BSA막의 경우, 그라프트 체인에 BSA가 8층 이상으로 다층 흡착하였으나, TEA-BSA막의 경우, 강한 음이온에 의해 다층 흡착이 이루어지지 않았다. DEA-BSA막의 경우, BSA 다층 흡착성 고정을 나타내기 때문에 L-Trp가 D-Trp보다 더 강한 흡착 특성을 나타내었다. L, D-Trp 이성질체 혼합물을 투과시킨 BTC에 있어서, DEA-BSA 막의 경우, BSA에 대한 L-Trp와 D-Trp의 키랄 인식이 다르기 때문에 2단계의 BTC곡선을 얻을 수 있었다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.76-81
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 3가지 홍화자, 향부자, 형개 추출물의 미백효과를 연구하였다. 멜라닌 생성 첫 단계인 tyrosinase 억제활성과 멜라닌 생성 억제효과를 측정한 결과, 홍화자 에탄올 추출물이 tyrosinase 활성과 B16F10 melanoma 세포의 멜라닌 생성 억제하였다. 그 결과, 홍화자 추출물은 B16F10 melanoma 세포에서 melanogenesis 따른 tyrosinase 형성 억제에 따른 멜라닌 합성 관련 인자 MITF, tyrosinase, TRP-1, TRP-2 의 발현을 억제함에 따라 홍화자 추출물의 미백효과를 확인하였다. 따라서 홍화자는 미백효과를 가진 천연 기능성 재료로서 가능성이 매우 높은 것으로 판단된다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.173-179
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• 2017

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Gastrodia elata Blume (GEB), a traditional herbal medicine, has been used to treat a wide range of neurological disorders (e.g., paralysis and stroke) and skin problems (e.g., atopic dermatitis and eczema) in oriental medicine. This study was designed to investigate whether GEB extract inhibits melanogenesis activity in murine B16F10 melanoma. MATERIALS/METHOD: Murine B16F10 cells were treated with 0-5 mg/mL of GEB extract or $400{\mu}g/mL$ arbutin (a positive control) for 72 h after treatment with/without 200 nM alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (${\alpha}$-MSH) for 24 h. Melanin concentration, tyrosinase activity, mRNA levels, and protein expression of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), tyrosinase, tyrosinase-related protein (Trp)1, and Trp2 were analyzed in ${\alpha}$-MSH-untreated and ${\alpha}$-MSH-treated B16F10 cells. RESULTS: Treatment with 200 nM ${\alpha}$-MSH induced almost 2-fold melanin synthesis and tyrosinase activity along with increased mRNA levels and protein expression of MITF, tyrosinase, Trp1 and Trp2. Irrespective of ${\alpha}$-MSH stimulation, GEB extract at doses of 0.5-5 mg/mL inhibited all these markers for skin whitening in a dose-dependent manner. While lower doses (0.5-1 mg/mL) of GEB extract generally had a tendency to decrease melanogenesis, tyrosinase activity, and mRNA levels and protein expression of MITF, tyrosinase, Trp1, and Trp2, higher doses (2-5 mg/mL) significantly inhibited all these markers in ${\alpha}$-MSH-treated B16F10 cells in a dose-dependent manner. These inhibitory effects of the GEB extract at higher concentrations were similar to those of $400{\mu}g/mL$ arbutin, a well-known depigmenting agent. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that GEB displays dose-dependent inhibition of melanin synthesis through the suppression of tyrosinase activity as well as molecular levels of MITF, tyrosinase, Trp1, and Trp2 in murine B16F10 melanoma. Therefore, GEB may be an effective and natural skin-whitening agent for application in the cosmetic industry.