• BMB Reports
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.176-181
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• 2001

Using a retrovirus, foreign genes can be introduced into mammalian cells. The purpose of this study is to produce a retrovirus that can make the infected cells express two genes; the human multidrug resistance gene (MDR1) and the HLA-B7 gene, which is one of the major human histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I genes. For the expression of these genes, the internal ribosome entry site (IRES) was used, which was derived from the encephalomyocarditis (EMC) virus. In order to produce retroviruses, a retroviral vector was transfected into a packaging cell line and the transfected cells were treated with vincristine, which is an anti-cancer drug and a substrate for the MDRI gene product. This study revealed that two genes were incorporated into chromosomes of selected cells and expressed in the same cells. The production of the retrovirus was confirmed by the reverse transcription (RT)-PCR of the viral RNA. The retrovirus that was produced infected mouse fibroblast cells as well as the human U937. This study showed that packaging cells produced the retroviruses, which can infect the target cells. Once the conditions for the high infectivity of retrovirus into human cells are optimized, thus virus will be used to infect hematopoietic stem cells to co-express MDRl and HLA-B7 genes, and develop the lymphocytes that can be used for the immnogene therapy.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제60권2호
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• pp.130-137
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• 2017

Objective : Autophagy is one of the key responses of cells to programmed cell death. Memantine, an approved anti-dementia drug, has an antiproliferative effect on cancer cells but the mechanism is poorly understood. The aim of the present study was to test the possibility of induction of autophagic cell death by memantine in glioma cell lines. Methods : Glioma cell lines (T-98 G and U-251 MG) were used for this study. Results : The antiproliferative effect of memantine was shown on T-98 G cells, which expressed N-methyl-D-aspartate 1 receptor (NMDAR1). Memantine increased the autophagic-related proteins as the conversion ratio of light chain protein 3-II (LC3-II)-/LC3-I and the expression of beclin-1. Memantine also increased formation of autophagic vacuoles observed under a transmission electron microscope. Transfection of small interfering RNA (siRNA) to knock down NMDAR1 in the glioma cells induced resistance to memantine and decreased the LC3-II/LC3-I ratio in T-98 G cells. Conclusion : Our study demonstrates that in glioma cells, memantine inhibits proliferation and induces autophagy mediated by NMDAR1.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.102-108
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• 2019

Objectives: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is considered as a deadly medical condition that affects a growing number of people worldwide. Targeted therapy of ESCC has been suggested recently and required extensive research. With cyclin D1 as a therapeutic target, the present study aimed at evaluating the anticancer effects of doxorubicin (Dox) or Hypericum perforatum L. (HP) extract encapsulated in poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles on the ESCC cell line KYSE30. Methods: Nanoparticles were prepared using double emulsion method. Cytotoxicity assay was carried out to measure the anti-proliferation activity of Dox-loaded (Dox NPs) and HP-loaded nanoparticles (HP NPs) against both cancer and normal cell lines. The mRNA gene expression of cyclin D1 was evaluated to validate the cytotoxicity studies at molecular level. Results: Free drugs and nanoparticles significantly inhibited KYSE30 cells by 55-73% and slightly affected normal cells up to 29%. The IC50 of Dox NPs and HP NPs was ~ 0.04-0.06 mg/mL and ~ 0.6-0.7 mg/mL, respectively. Significant decrease occurred in cyclin D1 expression by Dox NPs and HP NPs (P < 0.05). Exposure of KYSE-30 cells to combined treatments including both Dox and HP extract significantly increased the level of cyclin D1 expression as compared to those with individual treatments (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Dox NPs and HP NPs can successfully and specifically target ESCC cells through downregulation of cyclin D1. The simultaneous use of Dox and HP extract should be avoided for the treatment of ESCC.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권15호
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• pp.6463-6468
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• 2015

Background: Chemotherapy is one of the common approaches in treatment of cancers, especially leukemia. However, drug resistance phenomena reduce the likelihood of treatment success. Resveratrol is a herbal compound which through complicated processes makes some selected cells sensitive to treatment and induction of apoptosis. In the present study, the effects of resveratrol on the expression of miR 15a and miR16-1 and apoptosis in the CCRF-CEM cell line were investigated. Materials and Methods: The CCRF-CEM cell line was cultured under standard conditions and changes in miR 15a and miR 16-1 expression were analyzed by real time-PCR technique, with attention to reveratrol dose and time dependence. Also, apoptosis is evaluated by flow cytometry using annexin V and PI. Results: CCRF-CEM cells underwent dose-dependent apoptotic cell death in response to resveratrol. MiR 15a and miR 16-1 expression was up-regulated after 24 and 48 hours resveratrol treatment (p<0.05). Conclusions: The results of our study indicate that resveratrol induces apoptosis in a time and dose-dependent manner in CCRF-CEM cells. Also, increased expression level of miR 16-1 and miR 15a by means of resveratrol in CCRF-CEM cells might have a role in apoptosis induction and predisposition. According to our results resveratrol can be regarded as a dietary supplement to improve efficacy of anti-leukemia therapies.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.382-392
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• 2003

목적: 인체 비소세포 폐암 A549세포에서 MRP발현을 조사하고, A549세포와 종양에서 Tc-99m MIBI와 tetrofosmin의 섭취정도를 비교하여 MRP추적자로서의 성능을 알아보고자 하였다. 재료 및 방법: A549세포의 MRP발현은 MRPr1항체에 대한 western blot analysis와 면역조직화학 검사로 확인하였다. 세포내 섭취는 $37^{\circ}C$에서 $100{\mu}M$의 verapamil (Vrp), $50{\mu}M$의 cyclosporin A (CsA)와 $25{\mu}M$의 butoxysulfoximide (BSO)가 전 처리된 $1{\times}10^6$개/ml 농도의 단일세포 부유 상태에서MIBI와 tetrofosmin을 30분과 60분 동안 반응시킨 후 상층액과 침전물로 분리하여 각각의 방사능을 감마계수기로 측정하였다. 체내실험은 누드마우스에 A549세포를 이종이식하여 4군으로 나누었다. Gr1과 Gr3은 MIBI와 tetrofosmin을 각각 주사한 군들이며, Gr2와 Gr4는 CsA를 70mg/kg으로 MIBI와 tetrofosmin투여 1시간 전에 처리한 군들이다. MIBI와 tetrofosmin은 각각 370KBq용량으로 꼬리정맥 주사하고 10분, 60분, 240분 후에 동물들을 희생시켜 종양조직내의 두 방사성의약품의 장기섭취율(%ID/gm)로 계산하여 비교하였다. 결과: MRPr1 항체(clone MRPr1)를 이용하여 western blot analysis결과 A549세포는 약 190 kDa에 해당하는 MRPr1 밴드를 나타내었으며, 면역조직화학 염색검사에 의한 종양조직에서도 MRP가 발현되었음을 관찰할 수 있었다. A549세포에서 세포내 MIBI와 tetrofosmin의 섭취는 배양시간이 지남에 따라 증가 하였으며 그 섭취정도는 MIBI가 tetrofosmin보다 높았다. MRP역전제들에 의한 MIBI와 tetrofosmin의 섭취정도를 각각의 60분 대조군과 비교하면 Vrp($100{\mu}M$) 처리에 의하여 각각 623%와 427%, CsA($50{\mu}M$)에 의해서는 각각 763%와 629%, BSO ($25{\mu}M$)에 의해서는 각각 219%와 140%로 증가하여 모든 역전제에서 MIBI의 섭취증가 정도가 tetrofosmin보다 높았다. 체내에서 Gr1과 Gr3에서 두 방사성의 약품의 섭취정도는 유사하였다. Gr2와 Gr4에서 CsA (70mg/kg)에 의한 섭취정도는 각각의 대조군에 비교하여 MIBI는 10분에 114%, 60분에 257%, 240분에 396%로 증가하였으며, tetrofosmin은 10분에 110%, 60분에 205%, 240분에 410%로 증가하였다. 결론: 본 연구의 결과로 보아 인체 비소세포 폐암 A549세포와 종양에서 MIBI와 teoofosmin은 MRP발현을 측정할 수 있는 방사성의약품으로 사료되며, MRP억제제들에 의한 MIBI와 tetrofosmin의 섭취증가 정도는 세포실험에서는 MIBI가 tetrofosmin보다 높았으나 동물실험에서는 유사하였다.