• 생명과학회지
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• 제33권8호
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• pp.612-622
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• 2023

생체 면역조직에서는 면역세포의 성장, 분화에 있어서 매우 중요한 역할을 수행하는 면역조직 기질세포가 존재하며, 이들은 서로 연결된 3차원적인 그물구조를 형성하면서 그 사이의 공간에 위치한 면역세포와의 상호작용을 통해 다양한 면역반응을 수행한다. 따라서 생체환경을 모사한 면역세포의 배양이 이루어지기 위해서는 면역세포들이 상호작용할 수 있는 3차원적 면역조직 기질세포 뼈대의 구축이 매우 중요한 의의를 지닌다. 특히 면역반응에서 핵심적인 기능을 수행하는 T세포의 생존, 성장 및 분화에 있어서 필수적인 역할을 하는 흉선상피세포에 대한 3차원적 배양은 T세포의 연구에 필수적으로 요구되지만, 아직 이에 관한 연구가 거의 이루어지지 않은 실정이다. 본 연구에서 흉선상피세포는 폴리도파민으로 코팅된 PCL 및 PCL/PLGA 지지체에서 비코팅군에 비해 부착 및 성장이 촉진되었다. 또한 폴리도파민으로 코팅된 지지체에서 흉선상피세포를 배양하였을 때 2차원 배양군에 비해 흉선세포형성촉진인자의 유전자 발현이 더 증가하였다. 따라서 본 연구는 면역조직 기질세포의 3차원 배양 기술의 개발에 크게 기여할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2024

Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the major complications of chronic hyperglycaemia affecting normal kidney functioning. The ayurvedic medicine curcumin (CUR) is pharmaceutically accepted for its vast biological effects. Objectives: The Curcuma-derived diferuloylmethane compound CUR, loaded on Poly (lactide-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) nanoparticles was utilized to combat DN-induced renal apoptosis by selectively targeting and modulating Bcl2. Methods: Upon in silico molecular docking and screening study CUR was selected as the core phytocompound for nanoparticle formulation. PLGA-nano-encapsulated-curcumin (NCUR) were synthesized following standard solvent displacement method. The NCUR were characterized for shape, size and other physico-chemical properties by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy studies. For in vivo validation of nephro-protective effects, Mus musculus were pre-treated with CUR at a dose of 50 mg/kg b.w. and NCUR at a dose of 25 mg/kg b.w. (dose 1), 12.5 mg/kg b.w (dose 2) followed by alloxan administration (100 mg/kg b.w) and serum glucose levels, histopathology and immunofluorescence study were conducted. Results: The in silico study revealed a strong affinity of CUR towards Bcl2 (dock score -10.94 Kcal/mol). The synthesized NCUR were of even shape, devoid of cracks and holes with mean size of ~80 nm having -7.53 mV zeta potential. Dose 1 efficiently improved serum glucose levels, tissue-specific expression of Bcl2 and reduced glomerular space and glomerular sclerosis in comparison to hyperglycaemic group. Conclusion: This study essentially validates the potential of NCUR to inhibit DN by reducing blood glucose level and mitigating glomerular apoptosis by selectively promoting Bcl2 protein expression in kidney tissue.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.465-473
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• 2004

Purpose : The essential triad for nerve regeneration is nerve conduit, supporting cell and neurotrophic factor. In order to improve the peripheral nerve regeneration, we used polyglycolic acid(PGA) tube and brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF) gene transfected Schwann cells in sciatic nerve defects of SD rat. Materials and methods : Nerve conduits were made with PGA sheet and outer surface was coated with poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) for mechanical strength and control the resorption rate. The diameter of conduit was 1.8mm and the length was 17mm Schwann cells were harvested from dorsal root ganglion(DRG) of SD rat aged 1 day. Schwann cells were cultured on the PGA sheet to test the biocompatibility adhesion of Schwann cell. Human BDNF gene was obtained from cDNA library and amplified using PCR. BDNF gene was inserted into E1 deleted region of adenovirus shuttle vector, pAACCMVpARS. BDNF-adenovirus was multiplied in 293 cells and purified. The BDNF-Adenovirus was then infected to the cultured Schwann cells. Left sciatic nerve of SD rat (250g weighing) was exposed and 14mm defects were made. After bridging the defect with PGA conduit, culture medium(MEM), Schwann cells or BDNF-Adenovirus infected Schwann cells were injected into the lumen of conduit, respectively. 12 weeks after operation, gait analysis for sciatic function index, electrophysiology and histomorphometry was performed. Results : Cultured Schwann cells were well adhered to PGA sheet. Sciatic index of BDNF transfected group was $-53.66{\pm}13.43$ which was the best among three groups. The threshold of compound action potential was between 800 to $1000{\mu}A$ in experimental groups which is about 10 times higher than normal sciatic nerve. Conduction velocity and peak voltage of action potential of BDNF group was the highest among experimental groups. The myelin thickness and axonal density of BDNF group was significantly greater than the other groups. Conclusion : BDNF gene transfected Schwann cells could regenerate the sciatic nerve gap(14mm) of rat successfully.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.285-291
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• 2012

연구 목적: 본 실험은 MS275와 PLGA (poly lactic-co-glycolic acid) 의 복합체를 submicron 크기로 티타늄 디스크 표면에 코팅하여, 표면의 변화를 알아보고 생물학적으로 간엽 줄기세포 활성에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 조사하기 위해 시행되었다. 연구 재료 및 방법:양극산화 디스크에 electrospray 코팅법을 이용하여PLGA를 분사한 것을 대조군으로 설정하고, MS275를 $0.5{\mu}M$, $1{\mu}M$, $1.5{\mu}M$ 농도별로 코팅한 것을 실험군으로 하였다. 티타늄 디스크 표면에 분사된 복합체가 submicron입자 크기로 이루어졌는지SEM을 통해 확인하였으며, MS275로 코팅한 디스크와 양극산화 디스크의 거칠기 차이를 확인하기 위해 AFM으로 관찰하였다. 디스크 위에 간엽줄기세포 배양 후 1, 4, 7일에 세포증식 양상을 SEM과 MTT 검사를 통해 확인하였다. 결과: AFM (atomic force microscope) 결과 대조군과 실험군에서 거칠기의 유의할만한 차이가 없었다(P>.05). MTT 결과 1, 4, 7일 시간이 지남에 따라 세포 증식이 활발해졌으며 세포배양 7일에 $0.5{\mu}M-1.5{\mu}M$ MS275 농도 안에서, MS275의 농도가 커짐에 따라 세포의 활성도가 높아짐이 유의할 수준으로 확인되었다(P<.05). 세포 부착을 SEM으로 확인한 결과, 세포의 부착 수는 시간이 갈수록 증가하고 부착 형태 역시 돌기가 크고 넓어지며, 표면과 긴밀함 접촉이 증가하였다. 결론: FE-SEM과 MTT 결과 MS275/PLGA 복합체로 표면 처리된 타이타늄 표면에서 세포가 초기에 (7일내) 빠르게 증식하였다. 또한 복합체 처리군의 농도가 증가할수록 높은 세포 성장 수치를 보였다.