• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.321-332
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• 2010

Growing interest in the nasal route as a drug delivery system calls for a reliable in vitro model which is crucial for efficiently evaluating drug transport through the nasal cells. Various in vitro cell culture systems has thus been developed to displace the ex vivo excised nasal tissue and in vivo animal models. Due to species difference, results from animal studies are not sufficient for estimating the drug absorption kinetics in humans. However, the difficulty in obtaining reliable human tissue source limits the use of primary culture of human nasal epithelial cells. This shortage of human nasal tissue has therefore prompted studies on the "passage" culture of nasal epithelial cells. A serially passaged primary human nasal epithelial cell monolayer system developed by the air-liquid interface (ALI) culture is known to promote the differentiation of cilia and mucin gene and maintain high TEER values. Recent studies on the in vitro nasal cell culture systems for drug transport studies are reviewed in this article.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.171-180
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• 2024

Male infertility can be caused by genetic anomalies, endocrine disorders, inflammation, and exposure to toxic chemicals or gonadotoxic treatments. Therefore, several recent studies have concentrated on the preservation and restoration of fertility to enhance the quality of life for affected individuals. It is currently recommended to biobank the tissue extracted from testicular biopsies to provide a later source of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs). Another successful approach has been the in vitro production of haploid male germ cells. The capacity of SSCs to transform into sperm, as in testicular tissue transplantation, SSC therapy, and in vitro or ex vivo spermatogenesis, makes them ideal candidates for in vivo fertility restoration. The transplantation of SSCs or testicular tissue to regenerate spermatogenesis and create embryos has been achieved in nonhuman mammal species. Although the outcomes of human trials have yet to be released, this method may soon be approved for clinical use in humans. Furthermore, regenerative medicine techniques that develop tissue or cells on organic or synthetic scaffolds enriched with bioactive molecules have also gained traction. All of these methods are now in different stages of experimentation and clinical trials. However, thanks to rigorous studies on the safety and effectiveness of SSC-based reproductive treatments, some of these techniques may be clinically available in upcoming decades.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2018

Objectives Alismatis Rhizoma has been known to suppress inflammation and allergic reaction. However, the cellular target of Alismatis Rhizoma and its mechanism of action remain unclear. This study was designed to examine the effect of Alismatis Rhizoma extract (ALC) on the RBL-2H3 mast cells in vitro and on the OVA/alum sensitized mice ex vivo. Methods In the study, RBL-2H3 mast cells were cultured in minimal essential medium (MEM) for 24 hours, and treated separately with cyclosporin A and varying doses of ALC, and then stimulated with Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) (50 ng/ml) and Ionomycin ($0.5{\mu}M$). The levels of IL-13, IL-4 were measured by ELISA analysis. The mRNA levels of IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-13, GM-CSF, $TNF-{\alpha}$ were analyzed with Real-time PCR. Also, manifestations of MAPKs transcription factors and $NF-{\kappa}B$ p65 translocation were analyzed by western blotting in vitro. Subsequently, for ex vivo experiment, we induced allergic inflammation on Balb/c mice by OVA/alum and administered ALC orally. And we measured serum OVA-specific IgE level and IL-4, IL-13 in the splenocyte culture supernatant by ELISA analysis. Results ALC was shown to suppress mRNA expression of IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-13, GM-CSF, $TNF-{\alpha}$, and to inhibit the IL-13, IL-4 production. Also ALC reduced an activation of mast cells specific signal MAPKs transcription factors and $NF-{\kappa}B$ p65 from the western blot analysis in in vitro experiment. In ex vivo, ALC oral adminstration decreased the level of OVA-specific IgE in serum, and IL-4, IL-13 in the splenocyte culture supernatant. Conclusions ALC is shown to reduce inflammation and allergic response by suppressing Th2 cytokines through the regulation of transcription factors MAPKs and $NF-{\kappa}B$ p65 in mast cells. Administration of ALC suppressed OVA-specific IgE in ovalbumin allergy model through the inhibition of Th2 cytokine. In conclusion, ALC can be considered as an effective treatment for allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.239-244
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• 2015

본 연구는 자생 난초과식물인 금새우난초의 기내 비대배 유도, 발아 및 배직경에 미치는 몇 가지 영향(NaOCl, 배지, 식물생장조절제)을 조사하기 위해 수행되었다. 1% NaOCl을 30분간 처리한 후 POM배지에 배양할 경우, 비대배 유도는 28.3%, 발아율은 54.8%, 배직경은 $205.8{\mu}m$로 가장 높게 조사되었다. NaOCl 무처리 종자를 POM배지에 배양할 경우, 비대배 유도는 8.5%, 발아율은 13.4%, 배직경은 $14.6{\mu}m$로 조사되었다. 또한 식물생장조절물질의 처리가 발아에 미치는 영향을 조사한 결과, 1.0 mg/L의 BA 처리구(95.6%)의 발아율은 대조구(54.5%)에 비해 1.75배 높게 조사되었다. AC와 sucrose의 처리 농도가 기내 식물체 생장에 미치는 영향을 조사한 결과, 엽장은 10 g/L의 sucrose 처리구에서 6.8 cm로 가장 길었고, 대조구는 3.3 cm로 가장 짧았다. 근장은 50 g/L의 sucrose 처리구에서 5.8 cm로 가장 길었고, 대조구는 1.7 cm로 가장 짧았다. 생중량과 건중량은 AC와 sucrose 처리구가 대조구에 비해 2~5배 이상 높은 결과를 보였다. 결과적으로 본 연구는 금새우난초의 기내 발아 및 증식에 미치는 몇 가지 요인에 관해 구체적인 결과를 제시하였고, 이러한 결과는 향후 자생 난초과식물의 증식 및 보존전략 개발에 중요한 기초자료로 제공 될 것이다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.353-364
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• 2004

The purpose of this study was to compare and to evaluate the combination use of 5 kinds of dentin adhesive systems and 5 kinds of composite resins using micro-shear bond test. Five adhesive systems (Prime & Bond NT (PBN). Onecoat bond (OC), Excite (EX), Syntac (SY), Clearfil SE bond (CS)) and five composite resins (Spectrum (SP), Synergy Compact (SC), Tetric Ceram (TC), Clearfil AP-X (CA), Z100 (Z1)) were used for this study ($5{\;}{\times}{\;}5{\;}={\;}25group$, n =14/group). The slices of horizontally sectioned human tooth were bonded with each bonding system and each composite resin, and tested by a micro-shear bond strength test. These results were analyzed statistically. The mean micro-shear bond strength of dentin adhesive systems were in order of CS (22.642 MPa), SY (18.368 MPa), EX (14.599 MPa). OC (13.702 MPa). PBN (12.762 MPa). The mean bond strength of self-etching primer system group (CS, SY) in dentin was higher than that of self-priming adhesive system groups (PBN, EX, OC) significantly (P<0.05). The mean bond strength of composite resins was in order of SP (19.008 MPa), CA (17.532 MPa). SC (15.787 MPa), TC (15.068 MPa). Z1 (14.678 MPa). Micro-shear bond strength of SP was stronger than those of other composite resins significantly (P < 0.05). And those of TC and Z1 were weaker than other composite resins significantly (P < 0.05). No difference was found in micro-shear bond strength of composite resin in self-etching primer adhesive system groups (CS, SY) statistically. However, there was significant difference of micro-shear bond strength of composite resin groups in self-priming adhesive systems group (PBN, EX, OC). The combination of composite resin and dentin adhesive system recommended by manufacturer did not represent positive correlation. It didn't seem to be a significant factor.

• 한국산학기술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국산학기술학회 2004년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.253-257
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• 2004

Platelet aggregation is a complex phenomenon that probably involves several intracellular biochemical pathways. When activated, platelets change shape, aggregate and release the contents of their intracellular granules. The interactions between platelets and blood vessel walls are important in the development of thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases. When blood vessels are damaged, platelet aggregation occurs rapidly to form haemostatic Plugs or arterial thrombi at the sites of vessel injury or in regions where blood flow is disturbed. These thrombi are the source of thromboembolic complications of atherosclerosis, heart attacks, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Therefore, the inhibition of platelet function represents a promising approach for the prevention of thrombosis. Plants constitute a rich source of bioactive chemicals such as phenolics, terpenoids and alkaloids. Plant extracts may be an alternative to currently used medicinal source because they constitute a rich source of bioactive chemicals. This study was performed to investigate the antiplatelet activity of extract of Tabebuia impetiginosa Martius ex DC (Taheebo) and find out which fractions to this activity in rabbit platelet. Taheebo was methanol extracted and solvent fractionated in to five fractions (hexane, chloroform, ethylacetate, butanol and water). And each fractions were investigated inhibitory effects on platelet aggregation induced by various agonists using washed rabbit platelets in vitro.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.78-88
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• 2017

혈관신생, 즉 새로운 혈관형성은 종양의 성장과 전이에 중요한 역할을 한다고 알려져 있으며, 암 치료에 중요한 목표물이 되고 있다. 이 연구의 목적은 황련 냉수추출물의 혈관신생 억제작용의 효과를 밝히고 항암제로서의 가능성을 평가하고자 한다. Ex vivo rat aortic ring assay 실험결과 신생혈관성장을 억제하는 결과를 확인하였고, 이것을 통해 황련 냉수추출물이 혈관신생과정의 주요한 단계와 내피세포의 증식, 이동, 침투, 혈관내피세포자극인자에 의한 반응으로 모세관 모양의 관 형성작용을 억제함을 알아내었다. 또한 황련 냉수추출물을 처리하였을 때, 세포주기가 억제되고 VEGF에 의한 반응으로 인해 G0/G1 주기에서 S 주기로 가는 과정을 예방하고, VEGF에 의해 활성화가 유도되는 MMP-2, MMP-9이 감소되었다. 따라서 이들의 결과는 황련 냉수추출물이 종양의 발달 단계 중 혈관신생을 방해하는 잠재적인 항암약물의 소재로 고려될 수 있음을 제안한다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.849-859
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• 2018

Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection has been a public health concern worldwide. It is the leading cause of genital herpes and a contributing factor to cervical cancer and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. No vaccine is available yet for the treatment of HSV-2 infection, and routinely used synthetic nucleoside analogs have led to the emergence of drug resistance. The small molecule $Retro-2^{cycl}$ has been reported to be active against several pathogens by acting on intracellular vesicle transport, which also participates in the HSV-2 lifecycle. Here, we showed that Retro-2.1, which is an optimized, more potent derivative of $Retro-2^{cycl}$, could inhibit HSV-2 infection, with 50% inhibitory concentrations of $5.58{\mu}M$ and $6.35{\mu}M$ in cytopathic effect inhibition and plaque reduction assays, respectively. The cytotoxicity of Retro-2.1 was relatively low, with a 50% cytotoxicity concentration of $116.5{\mu}M$. We also preliminarily identified that Retro-2.1 exerted the antiviral effect against HSV-2 by a dual mechanism of action on virus entry and late stages of infection. Therefore, our study for the first time demonstrated Retro-2.1 as an effective antiviral agent against HSV-2 in vitro with targets distinct from those of nucleoside analogs.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2017

우리나라에서 많이 이용되고 있으며 항산화 활성이 높은 것으로 알려진 시판 100% 천연 과채류 주스 중 과일주스, 채소주스, 녹즙 및 채소혼합주스의 항산화 활성을 측정하여 비교하였다. 항산화 활성의 측정법으로는 DPPH, TEAC, ORAC 법 등 세 가지 in vitro 측정법과 comet assay를 이용한 ex vivo 분석법으로 과채류 주스의 항산화능을 비교 분석하였다. DPPH 분석법으로 항산화능을 측정한 결과 블루베리주스, 채소혼합주스 C, 케일 녹즙, 채소혼합주스 P, 포도주스 순으로 높았으며, TEAC 방법으로 측정한 주스 시료들의 항산화 활성은 블루베리주스, 채소혼합주스 C, 포도주스, 채소혼합주스 P, 케일 녹즙 순으로 높았다. 또한, ORAC으로 측정한 항산화 활성은 블루베리 주스, 케일 녹즙, 채소혼합주스 C, 포도주스, 오렌지주스 순으로 나타났다. 세 가지 in vitro 측정법에 따른 결과를 종합하였을 때 블루베리 주스가 항산화능이 가장 우수했으며 이어서 포도 주스, 채소혼합주스 C, 케일 녹즙 순으로 항산화 활성이 높았다. 인체의 임파구 DNA의 손상을 감소시키는 정도를 ex vivo 분석법인 comet assay로 분석한 결과 블루베리 주스와 포도 주스의 DNA 손상 감소 효과가 가장 우수한 것으로 나타난 반면, GSTM1/GSTT1 유전형에 따른 차이가 크지 않았다. 결론적으로 본 연구에서 조사한 국내에서 시판하고 있는 100% 천연 주스 14종 가운데 페놀성 화합물과 플라보노이드가 풍부한 것으로 알려진 블루베리 주스, 포도 주스의 항산화 활성이 가장 높았으며 채소혼합주스로는 안토시아닌이 풍부한 보라색을 띄는 주스류의 항산화 활성도가 높은 것으로 조사되었다.

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2003년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.1
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• pp.118.2-119
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• 2003

This study was undertaken to assess overall effects of bisphenol A, a monomer widely used in manufacturing polycarbonate plastics or epoxy resin, exposure on immune system of mice. For in vitro evaluation, serial concentration of SPA was added into culture of various immune cells from normal female ICR mice, and for in vivo or ex vivo assessment, mice were orally exposed to BPA dissolved in olive oil as doses of 500, 1000, 2000 mg/g b.w. for acute expose or 100, 500, 1000 mg/kg/day b.w. 5days a week for subacute exposure. (omitted)