• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제48권7호
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• pp.772-778
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• 2005

목 적 : 가와사키병은 면역 조절 인자의 이상을 동반하는 전신적 혈관염으로 관상동맥질환을 초래한다. NO는 혈관내 평활근의 granulocyte cyclase의 기전에 영향을 미쳐 혈관의 이완을 유발하는 역할을 하며 과다하게 분비될 경우 혈관의 변성을 초래하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 저자들은 가와사키병에서 NO와 $TNF-{\alpha}$의 혈중 농도를 측정하여 관상동맥질환 발생과 연관이 있는지 알아보기 위해 본 연구를 실시하였다. 방 법 : 가와사키병 환아 24명을 관상동맥 확장이 없는 군(1군)과 관상동맥 확장이 있는 군(2군)으로 분류하여 각 군의 임상 양상과 면역글로불린 투여 전과 후, 회복기에서의 NO, $TNF-{\alpha}$의 혈중 농도를 면역효소법(ELISA)으로 측정하여 비교하였다. 대조군으로는 같은 시기에 내원한 열이 없는 정상 대조군(3군) 13명과 열이 있는 대조군(4군) 10명으로 하였다. 결 과 : 면역글로불린 투여 전의 혈중 NO는 1군($13.2{\pm}5.7{\mu}mol/L$), 2군($20.4{\pm}10.7{\mu}mol/L$)과 4군($12.4{\pm}8.9{\mu}mol/L$)이 3군($3.1{\pm}1.4{\mu}mol/L$)보다 높았고 2군이 1군과 4군에 비해 유의하게 높았다(P<0.05). $TNF-{\alpha}$는 2군($858.4{\pm}934.0pg/mL$)에서 3군($8.7{\pm}2.3pg/mL$)과 4군($226.7{\pm}647.2pg/mL$)에 비해 유의하게 높았으며 1군($522.4{\pm}859.6pg/mL$)도 3군에 비해 높았다(P<0.05). 면역글로불린 투여 후 NO는 1군, 2군과 4군이 3군에 비해 유의하게 높았으며 $TNF-{\alpha}$는 각 군별로 유의한 차이가 없었다. 가와사키병 관상동맥 확장군과 비확장군 모두에 있어 NO와 $TNF-{\alpha}$의 혈중 농도가 면역글로불린 투여 전에 가장 높았고 면역글로불린 투여 후와 회복기로 갈수록 감소하였다. 또한 관상동맥 확장군에서 백혈구 수치와 혈청 NO는 유의한 양의 상관관계가 있었다(r=0.430). 결 론 : 가와사키병 환자에 있어 NO, $TNF-{\alpha}$의 혈중 농도가 유의하게 높았으며 NO의 농도가 관상동맥이 확장된 환자에서 비 확장군보다 의미있게 높은 것으로 보아 NO가 관상동맥질환에 관여할 것으로 생각한다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.88-98
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• 2014

Total spleen lymphocytes, lymphocyte proliferation, tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$), and interleukin-10 (IL-10) in spleen lymphocyte culture were studied in malnourished Wistar rats fed with goat milk yoghurt. Malnourished rats were created by using standard feed restriction as much as 50% of normal rats for 21 d. Goat milk yoghurt containing three types of microorganism e.g., Lactobacillus acidophilus, Sterptococcus thermophilus and Bifidobacterium longum derived from Lacto-B culture in powder form. After 21 d, the rats continued to receive restricted feeding and supplemented with goat milk yoghurt for 7 d. Total splenocytes were counted by hemocytometer. Splenocytes proliferation was expressed as stimulation index, whereas the TNF-${\alpha}$ and IL-10 of spleen lymphocyte culture were measured by ELISA technique. The total number of splenocytes and stimulation index of splenocytes in moderate malnourished and normal rats supplemented with goat milk yoghurt was not significantly different. The level of TNF-${\alpha}$ in the rat supplemented with goat milk yoghurt was lower (p<0.05) than the control group, whereas the level of IL-10 in the rat supplemented with goat milk yoghurt was higher (p<0.05) than the control group. In conclusion, goat milk yoghurt supplementation in malnourished rats could decrease TNF-${\alpha}$ as a representation of the pro-inflammatory cytokine, while it increases IL-10 as a representation of the anti-inflammatory cytokine.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.284-294
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• 2018

Purpose: Epithelial barrier dysfunction is involved in the pathophysiology of periodontitis and oral lichen planus. Estrogens have been shown to enhance the physical barrier function of intestinal and esophageal epithelia, and we aimed to investigate the effect of estradiol (E2) on the regulation of physical barrier and tight junction (TJ) proteins in human oral epithelial cell monolayers. Methods: HOK-16B cell monolayers cultured on transwells were treated with E2, an estrogen receptor (ER) antagonist (ICI 182,780), tumor necrosis factor alpha ($TNF{\alpha}$), or dexamethasone (Dexa), and the transepithelial electrical resistance (TER) was then measured. Cell proliferation was measured by the cell counting kit (CCK)-8 assay. The levels of TJ proteins and nuclear translocation of nuclear factor $(NF)-{\kappa}B$ were examined by confocal microscopy. Results: E2 treatment increased the TER and the levels of junctional adhesion molecule (JAM)-A and zonula occludens (ZO)-1 in a dose-dependent manner, without affecting cell proliferation during barrier formation. Treatment of the tight-junctioned cell monolayers with $TNF{\alpha}$ induced decreases in the TER and the levels of ZO-1 and nuclear translocation of $NF-{\kappa}B$. These $TNF{\alpha}-induced$ changes were inhibited by E2, and this effect was completely reversed by co-treatment with ICI 182,780. Furthermore, E2 and Dexa presented an additive effect on the epithelial barrier function. Conclusions: E2 reinforces the physical barrier of oral epithelial cells through the nuclear ER-dependent upregulation of TJ proteins. The protective effect of E2 on the $TNF{\alpha}-induced$ impairment of the epithelial barrier and its additive effect with Dexa suggest its potential use to treat oral inflammatory diseases involving epithelial barrier dysfunction.

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2003년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.2-2
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• pp.173.1-173.1
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• 2003

One of attractive target for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) therapy is the cytokine, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-$\alpha$), which has been shown to be overproduced in the joint of RA patients. The clinical success of anti- TNFR biologics has validated TNF-$\alpha$ as a drug discovery target. Thus, inhibiting of formation of TNF-$\alpha$ has been emerged to an intriguing approach for RA therapy. TNF-$\alpha$ is processed from its membrane bound precursor by the metalloprotease TNF-$\alpha$ converting enzyme (TACE), Here, biological evaluation, mode of action of natural TACE inhibitor, Gelastatin hydroxamate, are addressed. (omitted)

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.469-476
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• 2014

본 연구는 염증상태에서의 CLA의 효과와 작용기전을 알아보기 위해 LPS-자극 RAW 264.7 macrophages에 있어 ROS 생성과 TNF-${\alpha}$ 생산, NF-${\kappa}B$ 및 $PPAR{\gamma}$ 활성을 검토하였다. t10c12-CLA는 LPS로 자극하지 않은 비염증시의 RAW 세포에서는 ROS 생성을 증가시켜 TNF-${\alpha}$ 생산을 유도하였으며, 이 효과는 $PPAR{\gamma}$ 활성화에 의존해서 NF-${\kappa}B$ 활성 증가에 의해 매개되었다. 반면, LPS로 자극한 염증조건의 RAW 세포에서는 t10c12-CLA가 $PPAR{\gamma}$ 활성화에 의존하지 않는 경로로 ROS 생성 및 과도한 TNF-${\alpha}$ 생산을 억제하였다. 본 결과로부터 CLA는 ROS 생성을 통해 TNF-${\alpha}$ 생산 및 NF-${\kappa}B$ 활성을 염증 유무에 따라 조절하는 것으로 사료되었다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.116-124
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• 2013

Purpose: Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-${\alpha}$ is thought to contribute to pulmonary hypertension. We aimed to investigate the effect of infliximab (TNF-${\alpha}$ antagonist) treatment on pathologic findings and gene expression in a monocrotaline-induced pulmonary hypertension rat model. Methods: Six-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were allocated to 3 groups: control (C), single subcutaneous injection of normal saline (0.1 mL/kg); monocrotaline (M), single subcutaneous injection of monocrotaline (60 mg/kg); and monocrotaline + infliximab (M+I), single subcutaneous injection of monocrotaline plus single subcutaneous injection of infliximab (5 mg/kg). The rats were sacrificed after 1, 5, 7, 14, or 28 days. We examined changes in pathology and gene expression levels of TNF-${\alpha}$, endothelin-1 (ET-1), endothelin receptor A (ERA), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 2, and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (TIMP). Results: The increase in medial wall thickness of the pulmonary arteriole in the M+I group was significantly lower than that in the M group on day 7 after infliximab treatment (P<0.05). The number of intraacinar muscular arteries in the M+I group was lower than that in the M group on days 14 and 28 (P<0.05). Expression levels of TNF-${\alpha}$, ET-1, ERA, and MMP2 were significantly lower in the M+I group than in the M group on day 5, whereas eNOS and TIMP expressions were late in the M group (day 28). Conclusion: Infliximab administration induced early changes in pathological findings and expression levels of TNF-${\alpha}$, and MMP2 in a monocrotaline-induced pulmonary hypertension rat model.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제1권4호
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• pp.285-290
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• 2007

The leukocyte recruitment and transmigration across the endothelial barrier into the vessel wall are crucial steps in atherosclerosis. Leukocyte trafficking on the endothelium is elicited by induction of endothelial adhesion molecules, and its transmigration is mediated by degradation of basement membrane proteins through enzymatic activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP). The current study investigated whether resveratrol, a polyphenol present in grapes and red wine, was capable of inhibiting leukocyte adhesion to tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-${\alpha}$-activated endothelium. It was found that resveratrol inhibited the TNF-${\alpha}$-activated endothelial expression of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, resveratrol hampered THP-1 monocyte adhesion to activated endothelial cells. This study further examined whether resveratrol interfered with transendothelial migration of leukocytes. The MMP-2 gelatinolytic activity of endothelial cells was enhanced by TNF-${\alpha}$, which was attenuated by an addition of ${\geq}25{\mu}M$ resveratrol. In addition, 25 ${\mu}M$ resveratrol mitigated the MMP-9 activity of THP-1 cells, followed by a marked inhibition of transendothelial migration. These results demonstrated that resveratrol suppressed monocyte adhesion and migration induced by TNF-${\alpha}$ through modulating expression of adhesion molecules and gelatinolytic activity of MMP. These findings suggest that dietary resveratrol may be therapeutic agent for inhibiting leukocyte recruitment into the subendothelium during inflammatory atherosclerosis.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.40-47
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• 2000

목 적 : Henoch-$Sch\ddot{o}nlein$(HS)자반증에서 신증상은 가장 심각한 증상이고 HS자반증의 예후와 관련되어 중요성이 강조되고 있다. 이에 대하여 immunoglobulins, 보체계, interleukin(IL)-1, interleukin(IL)-6 또는 tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-$\alpha$등과 같은 pro-inflammatory cytokines 등의 병인론적 연구가 진행되고 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 HS자반증의 임상 증상들을 신침범 유무에 따라 비교하여 신침범의 임상적 위험인자를 알아보고자 하였고 급성기와 회복기 혈청 및 뇨중 TNF-$\alpha$의 농도를 각각 측정하여 신침범 환아에서 병인론적 역할을 검증해 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1998년 3월부터 1999년 4월까지 충북대학교병원 소아과를 방문한 HS자반증 환아 12명, HS 신염 환아 7명, 연령별 대조군 5명을 대상으로 환아의 연령, 성별, 전구증상, 복통, 관절통, 자반의 정도와 지속기간, 스테로이드의 사용유무 등에 따른 신증상 발현의 상관관계를 조사하였다. 또한 대상 환아들의 혈청은 내원 당시 채혈하여 3,000g, 5분 동안 원심분리하여 $-20^{\circ}C$에 보관하였으며 소변은 내원 당시 채취하여 $-20^{\circ}C$에 보관 후,R & D system(Mineapolis, USA)의 $Quantikine^{TM}$ human TNF-$\alpha$ immunoassay kit를 이용하여 TNF-$\alpha$의 농도를 측정하였다. 결 과 :임상인자 중 자반이 4주 이상 지속되는 지속성 자반증 환아에서 신염 발생율이 의미있게 높았으며 (P=0.0018), 복통이나 관절통 등으로 인하여 급성기에 사용한 스테로이드는 신염의 발생율과는 연관성이 없었고 자반의 지속기간에도 영향을 주지 않았다. 급성기 혈청 TNF-$\alpha$는 신염을 동반한 HS자반증 환아에서 연령별 대조군이나 신염이 없는 HS자반증 환아보다 의미있게 증가하였으나(P=0.027, P=0.012) 뇨중 TNF-$\alpha$농도는 연광성을 발견할 수 없었다. 또한 혈청 TNF-$\alpha$의 상승과 임상적 위험인자와의 연관성을 조사해 보았을 때 지속적 자반군에서 통계적으로 유의한 증가를 보였다(P=0.038). 결 론 :혈청 TNF-$\alpha$농도는 HS자반증에서 신염의 발생과 관련이 있으므로 임상적 위험인자로 자반의 지속기간과 함께 HS자반증 환아의 신침범에 대한 예측인자로 활용할 수 있을 것이며 따라서 HS신염의 예방과 치료에 있어서 TNF-$\alpha$에 대한 생성억제제나 특이항체 등의 이용가능성에 대한 연구가 필요할 것이다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제80권1호
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• pp.60-68
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• 2017

Background: Mucus hypersecretion from airway epithelium is a characteristic feature of airway inflammatory diseases. Tumor necrosis factor ${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$) regulates mucin synthesis. Glucocorticoids including mometasone fuorate (MF) have been used to attenuate airway inflammation. However, effects of MF on mucin production have not been reported. Methods: Effects of MF and budesonide (BUD) on the phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate (PMA)-induction of mucin and TNF-${\alpha}$ in human airway epithelial cells (NCI-H292) were investigated in the present study. Confluent NCI-H292 cells were pretreated with PMA (200 nM) for 2 hours. Subsequently, the cells were stimulated with MF (1-500 ng/mL) or BUD (21.5 ng/mL) for 8 hours. Dexamethasone ($1{\mu}g/mL$) was used as the positive control. Real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to determine MUC2 and MUC5AC mRNA levels. The level of total mucin, MUC2, MUC5AC, and TNF-${\alpha}$ in culture supernatants were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: MF and BUD significantly suppressed MUC2 and MUC5AC gene expression in PMA-stimulated NCI-H292 cells. The inhibitory effects of the two steroid drugs were also observed in the production of total mucin, MUC2 and MUC5AC proteins, and TNF-${\alpha}$. Conclusion: Our findings demonstrated that MF and BUD attenuated mucin and TNF-${\alpha}$ production in PMA-induced human airway epithelial cells.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.38-46
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• 2003

Background: Platelet-activating factor (PAF) induces nuclear factor $(NF)-{\kappa}B$ activation and angiogenesis and increases tumor growth and pulmonary tumor metastasis in vivo. The role of $NF-{\kappa}B$ activation in PAF-induced angiogenesis in a mouse model of Matrigel implantation, and in PAF-mediated pulmonary tumor metastasis were investigated. Methods: Angiogenesis using Matrigel and experimental pulmonary tumor metastasis were tested in a mouse model. Electrophoretic mobility shift assay was done for the assessment of $NF-{\kappa}B$ translocation to the nucleus. Expression of angiogenic factors, such as tumor necrosis factor $(TNF)-{\alpha}$, interleukin $(IL)-1{\alpha}$, basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were tested by RT-PCR and ELISA. Results: PAF induced a dose- and time-dependent angiogenic response. PAF-induced angiogenesis was significantly blocked by PAF antagonist, CV6209, and inhibitors of $NF-{\kappa}B$ expression or action, including antisense oligonucleotides to p65 subunit of $NF-{\kappa}B$ (p65 AS) and antioxidants such as ${\alpha}$-tocopherol and N-acetyl-L-cysteine. In vitro, PAF activated the transcription factor, $NF-{\kappa}B$ and induced mRNA expression of $TNF-{\alpha}$, $IL-1{\alpha}$, bFGF, VEGF, and its receptor, KDR. The PAF-induced expression of the above mentioned factors was inhibited by p65 AS or antioxidants. Also, protein synthesis of VEGF was increased by PAF and inhibited by p65 AS or antioxidants. The angiogenic effect of PAF was blocked when anti-VEGF antibodies was treated or antibodies against $TNF-{\alpha}$, $IL-1{\alpha}$, and bFGF was co-administrated, but not by antibodies against $TNF-{\alpha}$, $IL-1{\alpha}$, and bFGF each alone. PAF-augmented pulmonary tumor metastasis was inhibited by p65 AS or antioxidants. Conclusion: These data indicate that PAF increases angiogenesis and pulmonary tumor metastasis through $NF-{\kappa}B$ activation and expression of $NF-{\kappa}B$-dependent angiogenic factors.