• Genes and Genomics
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• 제40권11호
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• pp.1137-1148
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• 2018

Freshwater gobies Rhinogobius cliffordpopei and R. giurinus are invasive species with particular concern because they have become dominant and were fierce competitors in the invaded areas in Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau (southwest of China). Information about genetic characteristics of R. giurinus have been published, but there were still no relevant reports about R. cliffordpopei. In present study, the complete mitochondrial genome of R. cliffordpopei was determined, which was 16,511 bp in length with A+T content of 51.1%, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNAs, 2 ribosomal RNAs, and a control region. The gene composition and the structural arrangement of the R. cliffordpopei complete mtDNA were identical to most of other teleosts. Phylogenetic analyses placed R. cliffordpopei in a well-supported monophyletic cluster with other Rhinogobius fish. But the phylogenetic relationship between genus Rhinogobius and Tridentiger remained to be resolved.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.77-80
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• 2019

Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC), a very rare neoplasm located mostly in the mandible, has been regarded as a benign tumor. However, due to the accumulation of case reports, CCOC has been reclassified as a malignant entity by the World Health Organization. Patients with CCOC present with regional swelling and periodontal indications with variable pain, often remaining misdiagnosed for a long period. CCOC has slow growth but aggressive behavior, requiring radical resection. Histologic analysis revealed the monophasic, biphasic, and ameloblastic types of CCOC with clear cells and a mixed combination of polygonal and palisading cells. At the molecular level, CCOC shows the expression of cytokeratin and epithelial membrane antigen, along with markers that assign CCOC to the sarcoma family. At the genetic level, Ewing sarcoma breakpoint region 1-activating transcription factor 1 fusion is regarded as the key feature for identification. Nevertheless, the scarcity of cases and dependence on histological data delay the development of an efficient therapy. Regarding the high recurrence rate and the potential of distant metastasis, further characterization of CCOC is necessary for an early and accurate diagnosis.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제62권9호
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• pp.325-333
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• 2019

Allergic diseases, including allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis, are common heterogeneous diseases that encompass diverse phenotypes and different pathogeneses. Phenotype studies of allergic diseases can facilitate the identification of risk factors and their underlying pathophysiology, resulting in the application of more effective treatment, selection of better treatment responses, and prediction of prognosis for each phenotype. In the early phase of phenotype studies in allergic diseases, artificial classifications were usually performed based on clinical features, such as triggering factors or the presence of atopy, which can result in the biased classification of phenotypes and limit the characterization of heterogeneous allergic diseases. Subsequent phenotype studies have suggested more diverse phenotypes for each allergic disease using relatively unbiased statistical methods, such as cluster analysis or latent class analysis. The classifications of phenotypes in allergic diseases may overlap or be unstable over time due to their complex interactions with genetic and encountered environmental factors during the illness, which may affect the disease course and pathophysiology. In this review, diverse phenotype classifications of allergic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, asthma, and wheezing in children, allergic rhinitis, and atopy, are described. The review also discusses the applications of the results obtained from phenotype studies performed in other countries to Korean children. Consideration of changes in the characteristics of each phenotype over time in an individual's lifespan is needed in future studies.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제59권4호
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• pp.409-413
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• 2021

In this study, we have collected and screened a total of 268 stool samples from diarrheal patients admitted to an Infectious disease hospital in Kolkata for the presence of Cryptosporidium spp. The initial diagnosis was carried out by microscopy followed by genus specific polymerase chain reaction assays based on 70 kDa heat shock proteins (HSP70). DNA sequencing of the amplified locus has been employed for determination of genetic diversity of the local isolates. Out of 268 collected samples, 12 (4.48%) were positive for Cryptosporidium spp. Sequences analysis of 70 kDa heat shock proteins locus in 12 Cryptosporidium local isolates revealed that 2.24% and 1.86% of samples were showing 99% to 100% identity with C. parvum and C. hominis. Along with the other 2 major species one recently described globally distributed pathogenic species Cryptosporidium viatorum has been identified. The HSP70 locus sequence of the isolate showed 100% similarity with a previously described isolate of C. viatorum (Accession No. JX978274.1, JX978273.1, and JN846706.1) present in GenBank.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.304-312
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• 2022

Boxwood is a representative ornamental shrub that is widely used in landscaping horticulture. After pruning, damaged leaves or stems of boxwoods are unavoidably vulnerable to infection by various plant pathogens. Several boxwood diseases caused by fungi, such as Volutella blight and Macrophoma leaf spot, have been reported worldwide including Republic of Korea. In this study, we isolated and identified fungal pathogens of boxwood diseases that occurred in Korea and characterized their morphological and taxonomic characteristics. Boxwood samples showing blight symptoms were collected in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and the putative fungal pathogens Pseudonectria buxi, P. foliicola, and Neofusicoccum buxi were successfully identified. Investigation of the morphological features of the field isolates, including mycelial growth and conidial morphology, and phylogenetic analysis of multiple DNA barcode loci revealed that there were some morphological and genetic variations among isolates, but all of the analyzed isolates were closely related to the corresponding reference strains. We also found that P. foliicola strains were more virulent than P. buxi, and the N. buxi strains isolated in this study were weak pathogens or saprophytes. The results of our study will contribute to the development of control strategies for boxwood diseases caused by fungi and accelerate research on the complex ecology of boxwood diseases.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.45.1-45.8
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• 2021

Brassica napus is the third most important oilseed crop in the world; however, in Korea, it is greatly affected by cold stress, limiting seed growth and production. Plants have developed specific stress responses that are generally divided into three categories: cold-stress signaling, transcriptional/post-transcriptional regulation, and stress-response mechanisms. Large numbers of functional and regulatory proteins are involved in these processes when triggered by cold stress. Here, our objective was to investigate the different genetic factors involved in the cold-stress responses of B. napus. Consequently, we treated the Korean B. napus cultivar Naehan at the 4-week stage in cold chambers under different conditions, and RNA and cDNA were obtained. An in silico analysis included 80 cold-responsive genes downloaded from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database. Expression levels were assessed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, and 14 cold-triggered genes were identified under cold-stress conditions. The most significant genes encoded zinc-finger proteins (33.7%), followed by MYB transcription factors (7.5%). In the future, we will select genes appropriate for improving the cold tolerance of B. napus.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.19.1-19.10
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• 2020

Given that the current Newcastle disease virus (NDV) infection in wild birds poses the threat to poultry, surveillance of Newcastle disease in captive wild birds was carried out in Jilin, China in 2018. Here, an NDV strain obtained from toco toucan was firstly characterized. The results showed that the F gene of the NDV isolate Toucan/China/3/2018 is classified as genotype II in class II. Sequence analysis of the F0 cleavage site was ¹¹³RQGR/L¹¹⁷, which supports the result of the intracerebral pathogenicity index assay indicating classification of the isolate as low-pathogenicity. Experimental infection demonstrated that Toucan/China/3/2018 can effectively replicate and transmit among chickens. To our knowledge, this is the first report on genetically and pathogenically characterizing NDV strain isolated from toucan, which enriches the epidemiological information of NDV in wild birds.

• 환경생물
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.657-665
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• 2023

The root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus spp. is the most important plantparasitic nematode due to its worldwide distribution, wide host ranges, and migratory endoparasitic characteristics. One population of Pratylenchus collected from the giant pussy willow (Salix chaenomeloides Kimura) in the Andong area as part of a nematode survey in Korea was characterized morphologically and by molecular methods. The analysis of morphological measurements and morphometric characteristics, as well as DNA sequencing of the rRNA large subunit (LSU) D2/D3 expansion segments and the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) gene sequence, confirmed the identity of this population as P. hippeastri. This study is the first report of P. hippeastri associated with Salix chaenomeloides in Korea and worldwide. Further studies on distribution and pathogenicity in different P. hippeastri host crops, such as grapevines, strawberries, and apples, are necessary. The taxonomic keys to 16 Pratylenchus species in Korea are provided.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.133-141
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• 2007

목 적:임상증상으로 정신지체, 발육부진, 소두증 등으로 묘성 증후군(Cri du Chat syndrome, CdCs)으로 의뢰된 20명 환자와 부모를 포함한 분자 및 세포유전학적 결과를 분석하므로, 유전형과 표현형과의 상관관계를 고찰하고자 하였다. 방 법:환자와 부모에 대해 분자세포유전학적(FISH, CGH array)및 세포유전학적 분석을 시행하였고, 이와 함께 임상양상에 대한 비교분석을 시행하였다. 결 과:20명 환자에 대한 5p 결실 양상에 대한 분석 결과 del(5)(p14)이 9명(45%)로 가장 많았으며, del(5)(p13)이 7명(35%), del(5)(p15.1)(15%)이 3명, del(5)(p15.2)이 1명(5%) 순의 결실 양상을 확인하였다. 또한 4명(20%)에서는 5p 결실 외에 다른 염색체(6, 8, 18, 22번)의 결실과 중복이 있음이 확인 되었고, 이중 3명의 환자는 부모 중 한 사람의 균형적 전자에서 기원한 불균형 전자 유형이었다(기원은 부계 2명, 모계 1명). 그리고 5p 결실 부위와 다른 염색체 이상 공존 여부에 따라 매우 다양한 임상적 양상을 나타내었다. 결 론:이와 같이 묘성증후군 환자와 부모를 포함하는 5번 염색체 단완의 결실양상에 대한 분자 세포 유전학 분석에 의한 정확한 결실 부위의 확인과 다른 염색체 이상의 결손과 증폭의 공존 여부를 확인함으로써 유전형과 임상적 표현형과의 상관관계를 이해하는데 유용할 것이라 생각된다. 나아가 묘성 증후군 환자와 가족에 대한 효과적인 유전상담에 도움이 될 것이라 사료된다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제27권8호
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• pp.864-872
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• 2017

eCG는 다른 포유동물에서 FSH와 LH의 활성을 나타내기 때문에 성선자극 호르몬 family에서 아주 특이적이고 많은 당쇄가 수식되어진 알파와 베타의 비공유결합으로 구성되어 있다. 유전자 재조합 $eCG{\beta}/{\alpha}$의 생물학적 기능을 규명하기 위하여 말의 LH/CGR의 포유동물발현용 벡터를 구축하였다. 재조합 $eCG{\beta}/{\alpha}$의 활성분석은 말의 LH/CGR가 일시적으로 발현되는 CHO-K1 세포와 지속적으로 발현되는 PathHunter Parental 세포를 이용하여 분석하였다. 유전자 재조합 $eCG{\beta}/{\alpha}$는 CHO-K1 부유세포의 상층으로 효율적으로 분비되었으며, 분비량은 transfection 후 1일에서 7일까지 약 200 mIU/ml이었다. Western blot 분석결과는 재조합 $eCG{\beta}/{\alpha}$의 분자량은 약 40-45 kDa으로 검출되었다. eLH/CGR가 발현되는 CHO-K1 세포에서의 cAMP분비량으로 재조합 $eCG{\beta}/{\alpha}$의 활성을 분석하였다. 그 결과 cAMP농도는 재조합 $eCG{\beta}/{\alpha}$의 농도의존적으로 증가하였다. eLH/CGR가 일시적으로 발현하는 CHO-K1 세포에서 $EC_{50}$ 값은 $8.1{\pm}6.5ng$이었다. 또한 일시적 및 지속적으로 eLH/CGR가 발현하는 PathHunter Parental 세포에서도 재조합 $eCG{\beta}/{\alpha}$의 LH 활성 분석결과 높은 활성을 나타내는 것으로 확인되었으며, 이들의 $EC_{50}$ 값은 각각 $5.0{\pm}4.7ng/ml$, $4.5{\pm}5.2ng/ml$으로 나타났다. 따라서 이러한 결과에 의하면 재조합 $eCG{\beta}/{\alpha}$는 말의 LH/CGR가 발현하는 세포에서 생물학적 활성을 나타난다는 것을 확인하였으며, PathHunter Parental 세포에서 지속적으로 발현되는 세포의 확보는 당쇄제거에 의한 재조합 eCG의 돌연변이등에 관한 기능적인 메커니즘을 밝히는데 유용할 것으로 사료된다.