• 제목/요약/키워드: ZEB2

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Advantages of Restoring miR-205-3p Expression for Better Prognosis of Gastric Cancer via Prevention of Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition

  • Zhang, Zhen;He, Xujun;Xu, Ji;Zhang, Genhua;Yang, Yue;Ma, Jie;Sun, Yuanshui;Ni, Haibin;Wang, Fengyong
    • Journal of Gastric Cancer
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    • 제20권2호
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    • pp.212-224
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    • 2020
  • Purpose: miR-205 is a tumor suppressor and plays an important role in tumor invasiveness. However, the role of miR-205 in human gastric cancer (GC) epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular mechanism of miR-205 in the regulation of EMT in GC invasion. Materials and Methods: Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to detect the expression of miR-205 in GC. Further, the correlation between the pathological parameters and prognosis of GC was statistically analyzed. A transwell model was used to evaluate the effect of miR-205-3p on the invasion and migration of GC cells. qPCR, western blotting, and luciferase assay were performed to analyze the relationship and target effects between miR-205-3p and the expression of zinc finger electron box binding homologous box 1 (ZEB1) and 2 (ZEB2). Results: We found that the levels of miR-205-3p were significantly lower (P<0.05) in GC tissues than in matched normal tissues. Additionally, the expression of miR-205-3p was related to the tumor invasion depth, lymph node metastasis, lymph node invasion, and tumor, node, metastasis stage. Patients with lower miR-205-3p expression levels in the tumors had a poorer prognosis. The in vitro assays indicated that miR-205-3p could affect the invasion ability and EMT of GC cells by targeting the expression of both ZEB1 and ZEB2. Conclusions: miR-205-3p promotes GC progression and affects the prognosis of patients by targeting both ZEB1 and ZEB2 to directly influence EMT.

A case of Mowat-Wilson syndrome with developmental delays and Hirschsprung's disease

  • Lee, Darae;Kim, Ja Hye;Cho, Ja Hyang;Oh, Moon-Yun;Lee, Beom Hee;Kim, Gu-Hwan;Choi, Jin-Ho;Yoo, Han-Wook
    • Journal of Genetic Medicine
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    • 제11권2호
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    • pp.79-82
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    • 2014
  • Mowat-Wilson syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disease that is characterized by intellectual disability, facial dysmorphism, Hirschsprung's disease, and other congenital anomalies. This disorder is caused by heterozygous mutations or deletions in the zinc finger E-box-binding homeobox-2 gene (ZEB2). Thus far, approximately 200 cases of Mowat-Wilson syndrome have been reported worldwide. In Korea, only one case with a 2q22 deletion, which also affects ZEB2, has been previously reported. Here, we describe a patient with Mowat-Wilson syndrome who presented with developmental delays, typical facial dysmorphism, and Hirschsprung's disease. Molecular analysis of ZEB2 identified a novel heterozygous mutation at c.190dup ($p.S64Kfs^*6$). To our knowledge, this is the second report of a Korean patient with Mowat-Wilson syndrome that has been confirmed genetically.

MicroRNA-200a/210의 인체 지방 유래 중간엽 줄기세포 골분화 및 증식 조절 기전 (MicroRNA-200a/210 Controls Proliferation and Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Adipose Tissue Stromal Cells)

  • 김영숙;박희정;신근구;이선영;배용찬;정진섭
    • 생명과학회지
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    • 제27권7호
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    • pp.767-782
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    • 2017
  • MicroRNA는 인체 지방 유래 중간엽 줄기세포(hADSC)의 분화와 증식을 조절할 수 있으나 hADSC에서 miR-200a와 miR210의 역할은 아직까지 보고된 바가 없다. 표적 mRNA의 3' UTR 에 결합할 수 있는 construct를 이용한 luciferase assay를 통하여 microRNA가 직접적으로 표적 mRNA에 결합하는 것을 확인 하였다. hADSC에서 miR-200a 과발현은 ZEB2의 발현 감소를 통해 hADSC의 분화와 증식을 증가시키는 것을 확인할 수 있었으며, miR210의 과발현은 IGFBP3의 발현 감소를 통해 hADSC의 증식을 감소시키는 반면, 분화는 증가시키는 것을 확인 할 수 있었다. hADSC에서 miR210의 발현 억제는 표적유전자의 발현을 증가시킴으로써 hADSC의 증식을 증가시키는 반면, 분화를 억제시키는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. luciferase assay통하여 microRNA-200a/210의 과발현이 대조군에 비해 표적 유전자인 ZEB2/ IGFBP3의 luciferase 활성화를 감소시키는 것을 확인하였으며, hADSC에서 ZEB2/ IGFBP3 발현 억제는 microRNA-200a/210 과발현과 유사한 효과를 나타내는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 결과는 microRNA-200a/210가 hADSC의 분화와 증식을 각각의 표적 유전자인 ZEB2/ IGFBP3을 통해 조절한다는 것을 나타낸다.

Silencing of COX-2 by RNAi Modulates Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Breast Cancer Cells Partially Dependent on the PGE2 Cascade

  • Cao, Juan;Yang, Xiao;Li, Wen-Tong;Zhao, Chun-Ling;Lv, Shi-Jun
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제15권22호
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    • pp.9967-9972
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    • 2014
  • In order to prove whether downregulation of COX-2 (Cyclooxygenase-2) could modulate the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of breast cancer, celecoxib and siRNA were respectively used to inhibit COX-2 function and expression in MDA-MB-231 cells. The EMT reversal effect in the RNAi treated group was better than that of the celecoxib group while there were no obvious differences in the medium $PGE_2$ levels between the two groups. The results show that COX-2 pathways may contribute considerably to EMT of breast cancer cells, partially dependent on the PGE2 cascade. Akt2, ZEB2 and Snail were measured to clarify the underlying mechanisms of COX-2 on EMT; COX-2 may modulate EMT of breast cancer by regulating these factors. This finding may be helpful to elucidate the mechanisms of selective COX-2 inhibitor action in EMT modulation in breast cancer.

학교시설 제로에너지인증제 시행에 따른 요소별 자립률 분석 (An Analysis of the Self-reliance Rate by Element according to the Implementation of Zero Energy Certification System in School Facilities)

  • 맹준호;김성중;이승민;고현수
    • 교육녹색환경연구
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    • 제20권1호
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    • pp.19-28
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    • 2021
  • 국토교통부는 신(新)기후체제 출범에 따라 건물부분의 에너지절약 및 국가 온실가스 감축목표 달성을 앞당기기 위해 제로에너지건축물 인증제를 시행하고 있다. 2014년 ZEB 조기활성화 방안을 발표 하였으며, 2016년 1월 "녹색건축물 조성 지원법"을 개정하고 제도적 기반을 마련하여 2020년부터 공공부문을 시작으로 2025년 까지 민간부문 까지 단계적 제로에너건축물을 확산시키기 위한 계획을 수립 시행중에 있다. 2020년부터 공공부분에 속하는 학교시설은 제로에너지건축물 의무대상에 포함됨에 따라 본 연구에서는 학교시설 제로에너지건축물 인증시행에 따른 에너지요소별 자립률을 분석하고자 한다.

Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition is Associated with Acquired Resistance to 5-Fluorocuracil in HT-29 Colon Cancer Cells

  • Kim, A-Young;Kwak, Jae-Hwan;Je, Nam Kyung;Lee, Yun-hee;Jung, Young-Suk
    • Toxicological Research
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    • 제31권2호
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    • pp.151-156
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    • 2015
  • 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is commonly used for the therapy of colon cancer; however, acquired resistance to 5-FU is a critical barrier to successful treatment and the primary cause of chemotherapy failure. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a process whereby cells undergo alterations in morphology and molecular characteristics promoting tumor progression and metastasis. Accumulating evidence shows that transition from epithelial to mesenchymal phenotype in cancer cells is associated with their resistance to chemotherapy. However, it is still poorly understood whether EMT is involved in acquired resistance to 5-FU. In this study, we developed an in vitro cell model, 5-FU-resistant HT-29 colon cancer cells, and characterized the differences in cellular morphology and molecular alterations between parental and resistant cells. In accord with mesenchymal-like morphology of 5-FU-resistant HT-29 cells, the expression of the mesenchymal marker fibronectin was significantly increased in these cells in comparision with that in the parental cells. Of interest, we also found a marked increase in the expression of EMT-inducing transcription factors Twist, Zeb1, and Zeb2. Finally, 5-FU-resistant cells showed enhanced migration in comparison with parental HT-29. Taken together, these results indicate that EMT could be associated with 5-FU resistance acquired by HT-29 cells. A specific role of each transcription factor found in this study will require further investigation.

SERO-EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF BRUCELLOSIS AMONG GOATS AND SHEEP AT PESHAWAR DISTRICT

  • Ghani, M.;Siraj, M.;Zeb, A.;Naeem, M.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제8권5호
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    • pp.489-494
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    • 1995
  • Sero-epidemiological study was carried out to observe the prevalence of brucellosis in 500 slaughtered as well as in 500 healthy animals in Peshawar district of N.W.F.P. All serum samples were subjected to four serological tests i.e. Standard Plate Test (SPT), Standard Tube Test (STT), Rivanol Test (RV) and 2, Mercapto-Ethanol Test (2, ME). The incidence of disease in 500 healthy animals tested by standard plate test, standard tube test, rivanol test and 2, Mercapto-ethanol test, was 2.8%, 1.8%, 1.6% and 1.2% respectively. While the incidence of brucellosis in 500 slaughter animals from Peshawar abattoir was 3.0%, 2.2%, 2.00% and 1.2% by standard plate test, standard tube test, rivanol test and 2, Mercapto-ethanol test The disease prevalence was higher in slaughtered animals as compared to healthy animals. The disease was more common in goats than sheep, also more prevalence in aged female than younger stocks. The efficacy of SPT was found more effective as compared to STT, RV, and 2, ME tests both in slaughtered as well as apparently healthy animals at Peshawar district. Standard Plate test detected 2.9%, Standard Tube test 2.0%, Rivanol test 1.8% and 2, Mercapto-ethanol test detected 1.2% positive cases in slaughtered as well as in healthy animals. So the Standard Plate Test was found to be more reliable, sensitive, and easy to performed.

실증 ESS 기반 유통 물류시설의 에너지 사용량 분석 및 평가를 위한 측정경계와 영향변수 선정 방법론 및 가이드라인 (Methodology and Guidelines for Selecting Measurement Boundaries and Influence Variables for Analyzing and Evaluating Energy Usage in Demonstration ESS-Based Distribution and Logistics Facilities)

  • 정기철;권동명;최옥환;고명찬
    • 에너지공학
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    • 제29권2호
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    • pp.61-67
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    • 2020
  • ESS 기반 건축물은 에너지 절감을 ZEB, BEMS, FEMS 등 에너지 절감을 위한 주효한 수단으로 활발히 연구되고 있다. 하지만 규모가 큰 건축물에서는 에너지 사용설비가 매우 많아, 실시간 계측 시스템 구축을 위해서는 중요 에너지 사용 설비 파악이 필요하다. 또한 에너지 사용량이라는 종속변수에 영향을 끼치는 인자들 역시 무수히 많아, 효과적인 에너지 관리가 어렵다는 한계점이 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 실증 ESS 유통 물류시설을 대상으로 실사를 통해 에너지 공급현황에 따른 측정 경계 방법론을 적용, 계측 시스템 구축을 위한 우선순위를 제시하였다. 이후 실제 유통물류 시설의 에너지 사용량에 영향을 미치는 독립변수 파악을 위해 필요한 영향 변수들을 고유변수와 기상변수로 분류하여 종속변수인 실제 유통물류 시설의 에너지 사용량에 영향을 끼칠 가능성이 있는 모든 인자들을 영향변수화 하여, 이를 가이드라인으로 제시하였다. 본 연구 결과를 적용함으로써 복잡한 구조의 유통 물류 시설에서 저비용, 고효율로 모니터링 시스템 구축할 수 있고, 그렇게 계측된 에너지 사용량에 주요한 독립변수를 파악하여 에너지 사용량의 추이 파악과 절감포인트 도출을 통한 효과적인 ESS-기반 시설물의 운용이 가능할 것으로 기대된다.

EMT 억제를 통한 멜리틴의 폐암세포 이동 및 침투 억제 효과 (Melittin inhibits cell migration and invasion via blocking of the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in lung cancer cells)

  • 조현지;정윤정;김문현;정일경;강동욱;장영채
    • 한국식품과학회지
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    • 제50권1호
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    • pp.105-110
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    • 2018
  • 멜리틴은 봉독의 주요 성분 중 하나로 항염증과 항암활성 효과를 가지고 있다. 우리는 폐암세포에서 멜리틴이 EMT 억제를 통해 암세포 이동과 침투를 억제하는 사실을 확인하였다. 멜리틴은 EGF로 유도된 폐암 세포 이동과 침투를 억제하였을 뿐만 아니라 EMT와 관련된 단백질인 이카드헤린의 발현을 증가시켰으며, 바이멘틴과 피브로넥틴 발현은 감소시켰다. 또한 멜리틴에 의한 EMT조절 전사인자인 ZEB2, Slug, Snail의 발현을 확인한 결과 멜리틴 처리에 의해 농도의존적으로 발현이 감소하였다. 또한 작용 메커니즘을 확인하기 위해 mTOR와 FAK 메커니즘을 확인한 실험에서 EGF 처리에 의해 증가한 AKT, mTOR, p70S6K, 4EBP1의 인산화가 멜리틴 농도의존적으로 감소하였다. 그러나 FAK는 EGF에 의해 변화가 없었으며, EKR, JNK 메커니즘은 EGF 처리에 의해 인산화가 증가하였으나 멜리틴 처리에 의해 아무런 영향을 받지 않았다. 그러므로, 폐암세포의 세포 이동과 침투에 대한 멜리틴의 억제효과는 AKT/mTOR/P70S6K/4EBP1 기전 억제를 통해 EMT를 억제하여 세포 이동과 침투를 억제하는 것으로 보인다.