• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2009

최근에 양수에 존재하는 세포들은 다양한 세포분화의 능력을 가지고 있으며 세포 치료와 조직공학의 세포원으로서의 가능성이 높다는 연구 결과가 많이 보고되고 있다. 그러나 양수 내에 어떤 종류의 세포가 정상적으로 존재하는 지에 대해서는 제한적으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 사람의 양수 내에 호흡기세포를 분리 배양하는 것을 목표로 하였다. 임신 17주에서 20주 사이의 산모 10명에서 각각 5 mL의 양수를 획득하여 small airway growth medium (SAGM) 배양액에서 계대 배양을 시행하였으며 type II alveolar cells이 존재하는 지에 대하여 면역형광염색 및 RT-PCR을 시행하였다. 배양된 세포는 광학현미경 상 상피세포와 유사한 다면체의 모양이었으며 계대 배양 시에 변화 없이 동일한 형체를 보였다. 배양된 세포는 면역형광염색 상 type II alveolar cell의 특이표지자인 surfactant protein C (SPC) 및 TTF-1 protein에 대해서는 양성이었으나 CD 31 및 vimentin에 대해서는 음성이었으며, RT-PCR 상 SPC mRNA 가 발현되었다. 이상의 결과로 사람의 양수를 특이 배양액에 배양하면 호흡기세포를 분리, 확인할 수 있음을 알았으며 이러한 결과가 향후 양수세포의 추가적인 연구에 활용될 수 있다고 생각된다.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.63-71
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• 2016

Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) have been routinely cultured on mouse embryonic fibroblast feeder layers with a medium containing animal materials. For clinical application of hESCs, animal-derived products from the animal feeder cells, animal substrates such as gelatin or Matrigel and animal serum are strictly to be eliminated in the culture system. In this study, we performed that SNUhES32 and H1 were cultured on human amniotic fluid cells (hAFCs) with KO-SR XenoFree and a humanized substrate. All of hESCs were relatively well propagated on hAFCs feeders with xeno-free conditions and they expressed pluripotent stem cell markers, alkaline phosphatase, SSEA-4, TRA1-60, TRA1-81, Oct-4, and Nanog like hESCs cultured on STO or human foreskin fibroblast feeders. In addition, we observed the expression of nonhuman N-glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5GC) molecules by flow cytometry, which was xenotransplantation components of contamination in hESCs cultured on animal feeder conditions, was not detected in this xeno-free condition. In conclusion, SNUhES32 and H1 could be maintained on hAFCs for humanized culture conditions, therefore, we suggested that new xeno-free conditions for clinical grade hESCs culture will be useful data in future clinical studies.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.263-273
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• 2018

Aquaporin (AQP) 3, a facilitated transporter of water and glycerol, expresses in placenta and fetal membranes, but the detailed localization and function of AQP3 in placenta remain unclear. To elucidate a role of AQP3 in placenta, we defined the expression and cellular localization of AQP3 in placenta and fetal membranes, and investigated the structural and functional differences between wild-type and AQP3 null mice. Gestational sacs were removed during mid-gestational period and amniotic fluid was aspirated for measurements of volume and composition. Fetuses with attached placenta and fetal membranes were weighed and processed for histological assessment. AQP3 strongly expressed in basolateral membrane of visceral yolk sac cells of fetal membrane, the syncytiotrophoblasts of the labyrinthine placenta and fetal nucleated red blood cell membrane. Mice lacking AQP3 did not exhibit a significant defect in differentiation of trophoblast stem cells and normal placentation. However, AQP3 null fetuses were smaller than their control litter mates in spite of a decrease in litter size. The total amniotic fluid volume per gestational sac was reduced, but the amniotic fluid-to-fetal weight ratio was increased in AQP3 null mice compared with wild-type mice. Glycerol, free fatty acid and triglyceride levels in amniotic fluid of AQP3 null mice were significantly reduced, whereas lactate level increased when compared to those of wild-type mice. These results suggest a role for AQP3 in supplying nutrients from yolk sac and maternal blood to developing fetus by facilitating transport of glycerol in addition to water, and its implication for the fetal growth in utero.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.31-37
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• 2015

Purpose: We investigated the neurogenic potentials of amniotic fluid-derived stem cells (AFSCs) according to the expression levels of stem cell markers and ingredients in the neural induction media. Materials and Methods: Four samples of AFSCs with different levels of Oct-4 and c-kit expression were differentiated neurally, using three kinds of induction media containing retinoic acid (RA) and/or a mixture of 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine/indomethacin/insulin (neuromix), and examined by immunofluorescence and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for their expression of neurospecific markers. Results: The cells in neuromix-containing media displayed small nuclei and long processes that were characteristic of neural cells. RT-PCR analysis revealed that the number of neural markers showing upregulation was greater in cells cultured in the neuromix-containing media than in those cultured in RA-only medium. Neurospecific gene expression was also higher in Oct-4 and c-kit double-positive cells than in c-kit-low or -negative cells. Conclusion: The stem cell marker c-kit (rather than Oct-4) and the ingredient neuromix (rather than RA) exert greater effects on neurogenesis of AFSCs.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.199-203
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• 2018

Although trisomy 16 is commonly detected in spontaneous abortions and accounts for over 30% of cases of autosomal trisomy detected after spontaneous abortion, trisomy 16 mosaicism is rarely detected by amniocentesis in the second trimester. Here, we report a case of level III trisomy 16 mosaicism (47,XX,+16[8]/46,XX[31]) diagnosed by cytogenetic analysis of independently cultured amniotic fluid cells. The female baby was delivered at full term with low birth weight and intrauterine growth retardation, and interestingly, her karyotype was normal (46,XX). Given the difficulty in predicting the outcomes of fetuses with this mosaicism, it is recommended to inform the possibility of mosaicisms including this trisomy 16 mosaicism during prenatal genetic diagnosis and genetic counseling for parents.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.261-271
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• 2004

Objective: This study was performed to evaluate the possibility of prolonged culture of human embryonic stem cells (hESC; SNUhES2) on human amniotic fluid cells (hAFC), which had been storaged after karyotyping. Method: The hAFC was prepared for feeder layer in the presence of Chang's medium and STO medium (90% DMEM, 10% FBS) at $37^{circ}C$ in a 5% $CO_2$ in air atmosphere. Prior to use as a feeder layer, hAFC was mitotically inactivated by mitomycin C. The hESCs on hAFC were passaged mechanically every seven days with ES culture medium (80% DMEM/F12, 20% SR, bFGF). Results: The hAFC feeder layer support the growth of undifferentiated state of SNUhES2 for at least 59 passages thus far. SNUhES2 colonies on hAFC feeder appeared slightly angular and flatter shape as compared with circular and thicker colonies observed with STO feeder layer and showed higher level with complete undifferentiation in seven days. Like hESC cultured on STO feeders, SNUhES2 grown on hAFC expressed normal karyotype, positive for alkaline phosphatase activity, high telomerase activity, Oct-4, SSEA-3, SSEA-4, Tra-1-60 and Tra-1-81 and formed embryoid bodies (EBs). Conclusion: The hAFC supports undifferentiated growth of hESC. Therefore, these results may help to provide a clinically practicable method for expansion of hESC for cell therapies.

• 한국생물정보학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국생물정보시스템생물학회 2006년도 Principles and Practice of Microarray for Biomedical Researchers
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• pp.98-107
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• 2006

Chromosomal copy number changes (aneuploidies) are common in human populations. The extra chromosome can affect gene expression by whole-genome level. By gene expression microarray analysis, we want to find aberrant gene expression due to aneuploidies in Klinefelter (+X) and Down syndrome (+21). We have analyzed the inactivation status of X-linked genes in Klinefelter Syndrome (KS) by using X-linked cDNA microarray and cSNP analysis. We analyzed the expression of 190 X-linked genes by cDNA microarray from the lymphocytes of five KS patients and five females (XX) with normal males (XY) controls. cDNA microarray experiments and cSNP analysis showed the differentially expressed genes were similar between KS and XX cases. To analyze the differential gene expressions in Down Syndrome (DS), Amniotic Fluid (AF)cells were collected from 12 pregnancies at $16{\sim}18$ weeks of gestation in DS (n=6) and normal (n=6) subjects. We also analysis AF cells for a DNA microarray system and compared the chip data with two dimensional protein gel analysis of amniotic fluid. Our data may provide the basis for a more systematic identification of biological markers of fetal DS, thus leading to an improved understanding of pathogenesis for fetal DS.

• 대한생식의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한불임학회 2005년도 제48차 춘계 학술대회
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• pp.125.1-125.1
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• 2005

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.243-251
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• 2010

Estrogen related receptor $\beta$(Esrrb)는 오르판 수용체 중 하나로 전분화능 관련유전자인 Oct4와 Nanog의 발현을 조절함으로써 줄기세포의 미분화를 유지시키고, 지속적인 자기 복제를 가능케 하는 유전자로 알려져 있다. 또한 Feng 등 (2009)은 체세포에 Oct4, Sox2와 함께 Esrrb 유전자를 함께 도입하면, 유전자가 변형된 체세포가 배아 줄기세포와 유사한 유도만능줄기세포로 리프로그래밍(reprograming)되어 진다는 결과를 보고한 바 있다. 본 연구에서는 인간 ESRRB 단백질을 양수유래줄기세포 내로 직접도입하는 방법을 개발하고, 이를 통해 전분화능 관련유전자의 기능 조절을 확인하고자 하였다. 클로닝 된 인간 short-form ESRRB를 세포투과 펩타이드(cell-penetrating peptide, CPP)의 일종인 R7(아르기닌 7개)에 접합(Fusion)하였고, 합성단백질 (R7-ESRRB-His6)의 형태로 배양중인 인간 양수 유래 줄기세포에 처리하여 세포내로 도입하였다. R7-ESRRB-His6 단백질은 5시간 내에 세포막을 통과하였고, 24시간 내에 핵 내로 이동하였다. 또한 핵 내로 이동한 ESRRB 단백질은 OCT4와 NANOG 유전자의 발현을 증가시켰을 뿐만 아니라, 또 다른 전분화능 관련유전자인 SOX2의 발현도 함께 증가시킨다는 것을 확인하였다. 이상의 결과는 세포투과 펩타이드와 유전자의 접합을 통해 생산된 R7-ESRRB-His6 합성단백질이 양수유래줄기세포내로 원활하게 도입되는 것을 확인하였고, 유전자의 변형 없이 전분화능 관련유전자의 기능을 조절할 수 있는 방법임을 확인하였다.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 1999

본 연구에서는 혈장이나 양수에 있는 $\alpha$-fetoprotein (AFP)을 인식 할 수 있는 모노클로날 항체를 제조하고, 모노클로날 항체를 이용한 효소면역분석법을 개발하고자 하였다. 양수로부터 얻은 AFP를 쥐에 주사한 후 비장을 분리하여 종양세포 (Sp2/O-Ag-14)와 융합하였고, 하이브리도마 기술을 이용하여 모노클로날 항체를 제조하였다. 모노클로날 항체를 클로닝하였으며, 생성된 항체를 MabF22로 명명하였고, IgG1 중사슬과 k 경사슬의 isotype을 나타냈다. 또한 immunoblotting 방법과 ELISA로 특이도를 조사한 결과 모노클로날 항체는 AFP와만 반응하였고, 결합 친화상수는 0.8$\times$$10^{-10}$M이었다. 두 종류의 효소면역분석법 -경쟁적 또는 비경쟁적 분석 -을 이용하여 항체의 효용성을 조사하였으며, 두 방법 모두 AFP와 농도에 비례하여 반응하였다. 따라서 본 연구에서 생산된 모노클로날 항체는 연구목적으로 뿐만 아니라 AFP 농도를 측정하기 위한 면역진단시약의 개발에도 유용할 것으로 생각된다.