• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제64권1호
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• pp.100-109
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• 2021

Objective : Diffuse astrocytic tumour (DAT) is a diffuse infiltrative astrocytoma tumour accompanied by molecular parameters such as the presence or absence of isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) gene mutations. Ki-67 is a marker for DAT proliferation, while programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) indicates an immune evasion mechanism. This study aimed to analyze the correlation among mutant IDH1 R132H, Ki-67, and PD-L1 immunoexpression in the DAT. Methods : A cross-sectional study was carried out on 30 paraffin blocks of DAT cases. Paraffin block samples consist of grade II (n=14), grade III (n=8), and grade IV (n=8). In this study, the immunohistochemistry-staining of mutant IDH1 R132H, Ki-67, and PD-L1 were carried out to determine the frequency of DAT with IDH1 mutations. Results : Our study shown the frequency of IDH1 mutations in grade II 50.0% (7/14), grade III 37.5% (3/8), and grade IV 12.5% (1/8). Our study also showed a difference in Ki-67 and PD-L1 expression between each the degree of DAT histopathology (p=0.0001 and p=0.002, respectively). There was an association between both mutant IDH1 R132H, and Ki-67 with PD-L1 expression in DAT (p=0.0087 and p=0.0049, respectively). Conclusion : DAT with the mutant IDH1 is frequently observed in grade II and small number of grade III. The expression of wild type IDH1, Ki-67, and PD-L1 were found to be higher in high grade DAT (grade III and grade IV). There is a correlation between each of mutant IDH1 status and Ki-67 with PD-L1 expression in DAT.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.520-526
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• 2021

반추가축의 반추위내 미생물단백질은 단백질의 공급원중 일부이며 글루타메이트 생산을 위한 공급원이기도 하다. 글루탐산은 신체의 대사반응, 근육 및 기타 세포구성에 필요한 단백질 합성물질로 이용되며 면역기능항진에도 매우 필수적으로 이용된다. 또한 계면활성제, 완충제, 킬레이트제제, 향미 증강제, 배양배지 및 농업 분야에서 성장촉진제로 이용된다. 글루탐산은 감마-아미노부티르산(GABA)생산을 위한 기질로서 본 연구는 글루탐산의 기능과 글루탐산 탈 탄산효소 유전자를 포함하는 미생물에 대한 정보를 제공하는데 있다. GABA는 체온 조절, 건물섭취량, 유생산량 및 유성분을 개선시키는 것으로 알려져 있다. 대부분의 글루탐산과 GABA 생성 미생물은 대부분 Lactococcus, Lactobacillus, Enterococcus 및 Streptococcus 종과 같은 젖산생성 미생물로 이루어져 있다. 반추위내 대사기전을 보면 GABA 합성을 통해 succinate 생산과정을 거치고, succinate는 탈수소효소반응을 통해 프로피온산과 기타 대사산물을 생산할 수 있다. 또한 Clostridium tetanomorphum과 혐기성 Micrococci는 글루타메이트 발효과정에서 아세트산과 낙산을 생성한다. 프로피온산과 기타 대사산물은 간에서의 혈당으로 전변되어 반추가축의 유선세포에서 유당 및 체중증가를 위한 에너지를 제공한다. 이를 통해 반추가축의 건강상태 개선 및 성장촉진을 위한 중요한 미생물로 이용가능하다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제64권1호
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• pp.10-22
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• 2022

We studied the effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079 (LSB) supplemented to lactating sows on reproductive traits and farrowing duration and to piglets from day 7 of life on post-weaning performance and IgG concentration. Ninety-six Landrace × Yorkshire sows started the trial 5 days before the expected farrowing date. Sows were distributed into 2 groups according to parity number and backfat thickness: control (CON: regular lactation diet) and LSB (CON + LSB at 2 × 10⁹ colony forming units [CFU]/kg of feed). Seven days after birth, litters were randomly selected from each group and supplemented creep feed with or without LSB at 2 × 10⁹ CFU/kg. At weaning, piglets from CON sows were shifted to a commercial farm and allocated to 14 pens in groups of 25 piglets/pen according to the creep feed supplemented during lactation. Piglets followed a 3-phase feeding program: creep, pre-starter and starter, with or without LSB at 2 × 10⁹ CFU/kg LSB in creep and pre-starter, and 1 × 10⁹ CFU/kg LSB in starter. The piglets were vaccinated against classical swine fever on days 41 and 72 of life. One day before each vaccination and at the end of the trial, blood samples were collected from 15 randomly selected piglets per treatment and assessed for total IgG. Supplemented sows with non-supplemented litters displayed the lowest backfat thickness loss during lactation (p < 0.05). The LSB supplementation shortened farrowing duration (p < 0.05) and increased feed intake (p < 0.05) during the first week of lactation. The LSB-fed piglets were heavier at the end of creep (p < 0.05), pre-starter (p < 0.05), and the trial (p < 0.05); grew faster during creep (p < 0.05), starter (p < 0.05), and overall (p < 0.05); and displayed an improved feed conversion ratio during creep (p < 0.05). Total IgG content was higher at days 40 (p < 0.05) and 71 (p < 0.05) in LSB-fed piglets. We conclude that supplementing sows with Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079 from late gestation until weaning shortens farrowing duration, increases feed intake, and minimizes backfat losses during lactation. When supplemented to piglet diet, post-weaning performance is improved. This improvement observed could be linked to a better immune status, as suggested by the higher IgG.

• BMB Reports
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.275-280
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• 2022

The treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) is challenging due to its complex etiology. From epidermal disruption to chronic inflammation, various cells and inflammatory pathways contribute to the progression of AD. As with immunosuppressants, general inhibition of inflammatory pathways can be effective, but this approach is not suitable for long-term treatment due to its side effects. This study aimed to identify a plant extract (PE) with anti-inflammatory effects on multiple cell types involved in AD development and provide relevant mechanistic evidence. Degranulation was measured in RBL-2H3 cells to screen 30 PEs native to South Korea. To investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of Parasenecio auriculatus var. matsumurana Nakai extract (PAE) in AD, production of cytokines and nitric oxide, activation status of FcεRI and TLR4 signaling, cell-cell junction, and cell viability were evaluated using qRT-PCR, western blotting, confocal microscopy, Griess system, and an MTT assay in RBL-2H3, HEK293, RAW264.7, and HaCaT cells. For in vivo experiments, a DNCBinduced AD mouse model was constructed, and hematoxylin and eosin, periodic acid-Schiff, toluidine blue, and F4/80-staining were performed. The chemical constituents of PAE were analyzed by HPLC-MS. By measuring the anti-degranulation effects of 30 PEs in RBL-2H3 cells, we found that Paeonia lactiflora Pall., PA, and Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) Libosch. ex Steud. show an inhibitory activity of more than 50%. Of these, PAE most dramatically and consistently suppressed cytokine expression, including IL-4, IL-9, IL-13, and TNF-α. PAE potently inhibited FcεRI signaling, which mechanistically supports its basophil-stabilizing effects, and PAE downregulated cytokines and NO production in macrophages via perturbation of toll-like receptor signaling. Moreover, PAE suppressed cytokine production in keratinocytes and upregulated the expression of tight junction molecules ZO-1 and occludin. In a DNCB-induced AD mouse model, the topical application of PAE significantly improved atopic index scores, immune cell infiltration, cytokine expression, abnormal activation of signaling molecules in FcεRI and TLR signaling, and damaged skin structure compared with dexamethasone. The anti-inflammatory effect of PAE was mainly due to integerrimine. Our findings suggest that PAE could potently inhibit multi-inflammatory cells involved in AD development, synergistically block the propagation of inflammatory responses, and thus alleviate AD symptoms.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.476-486
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• 2023

Purpose: The optimal tumor mutational burden (TMB) value for predicting treatment response to programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) checkpoint inhibitors in advanced gastric cancer (AGC) remains unclear. We aimed to investigate the optimal TMB cutoff value that could predict the efficacy of PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors in AGC. Materials and Methods: Patients with AGC who received pembrolizumab or nivolumab between October 1, 2020, and July 27, 2021, at Samsung Medical Center in Korea were retrospectively analyzed. The TMB levels were measured using a next-generation sequencing assay. Based on receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, the TMB cutoff value was determined. Results: A total 53 patients were analyzed. The TMB cutoff value for predicting the overall response rate (ORR) to PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors was defined as 13.31 mutations per megabase (mt/Mb) with 56% sensitivity and 95% specificity. Based on this definition, 7 (13.2%) patients were TMB-high (TMB-H). The ORR differed between the TMB-low (TMB-L) and TMB-H (8.7% vs. 71.4%, P=0.001). The progression-free survival and overall survival (OS) for 53 patients were 1.93 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.600-2.268) and 4.26 months (95% CI, 2.992-5.532). The median OS was longer in the TMB-H (20.8 months; 95% CI, 2.292-39.281) than in the TMB-L (3.31 months; 95% CI, 1.604-5.019; P=0.049). Conclusions: The TMB cutoff value for predicting treatment response in AGC patients who received PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy as salvage treatment was 13.31 mt/Mb. When applying the programmed death ligand-1 status to TMB-H, patients who would benefit from PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors can be selected.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제65권6호
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• pp.1226-1241
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• 2023

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace mineral that plays an important role in physiological processes by regulating the antioxidant defense system and enhancing immunity. Chromium is an essential mineral involved in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and also plays a role in maintaining normal insulin function. Based on these advantages, we hypothesized that the addition of selenomethionine (SeMet) and organic chromium (OC) to broiler diets would increase Se deposition, antioxidant capacity and immune response in meat. Therefore, this study analyzed the effects of OC and SeMet on growh performance, nutrients digestibility, blood profiles, intestinal morphology, meat quality characteristics, and taxonomic analysis of broilers. A total of 168 one-day-old broiler chicken (Arbor Acres) were randomly allotted to 3 groups based on the initial body weight of 37.33 ± 0.24 g with 7 replicate per 8 birds (mixed sex). The experiments period was 28 days. Dietary treatments were folloewd: Basal diets based on corn-soybean meal (CON), basal diet supplemented with 0.2 ppm OC and 0.2 ppm SeMet (CS4), and basal diet supplemented with 0.4 ppm OC and 0.4 ppm SeMet (CS8). Supplementation of OC and SeMet did not affect on growth performance, nutrient digestibility. However, CS8 supplementation increased in duodenum villus height and villus height : crypt depth, and increased in breast meat Se deposition. In addition, CS8 group showed higher uric acid and total antioxidant status than CON group. Taxonomic analysis at phylum level revealed that Proteobacteria and Firmicutes of CS4 and CS8 were lower than CON group. In genus level, the relative abundance of fecal Lactobacillus and Enterococcus of CS4 and CS8 groups were higher than CON group. In short, 0.4 ppm OC and 0.4 ppm SeMet supplementation to broiler diet supporitng positive gut microbiome change, also enhancing antioxidant capacity, and Se deposition in breast meat.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.952-961
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• 2024

Objective: Stocking density (SD) is an important issue in the poultry industry, which is related to the production performance, intestinal health and immune status. In the present study, the effects of SD on the metabolism and homeostasis of uric acid as well as the related functions of the liver and kidney in ducks were examined. Methods: A total of 360 healthy 56-day-old Shan-ma ducks were randomly divided into the low stocking density (n = 60, density = 5 birds/m²), medium stocking density (n = 120, density = 10 birds/m²) and high stocking density groups (HSD; n = 180, density = 15 birds/m²). Samples were collected in the 3rd, 6th, and 9th weeks of the experiment for analysis. Results: The serum levels of uric acid, lipopolysaccharide and inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-1β [IL-1β], IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor-α [TNF-α]) were increased significantly in the HSD group. Serious histopathological lesions could be seen in both the livers and kidneys in the HSD group in the 9th week. The mRNA expression levels of inflammatory cytokines (IL-8 and TNF-α) and related pathway components (toll-like receptor 4, myeloid differentiation primary response gene 88, and nuclear factor-κB) were increased significantly in both the livers and kidneys in the HSD group. The mRNA expression levels of enzymes (adenosine deaminase, xanthine oxidase, phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate amidotransferase, and phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate synthetase 1) related to the synthesis of uric acid increased significantly in the livers in the HSD group. However, the mRNA expression level of solute carrier family 2 member 9, which plays an important role in the excretion of uric acid by the kidney, was decreased significantly in the kidneys in the HSD group. Conclusion: These results indicated that a higher SD could cause tissue inflammatory lesions in the liver and kidney and subsequently affect the metabolism and homeostasis of uric acid, and is helpful for guiding decisions related to the breeding and production of ducks.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.603-608
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• 2021

본 연구는 COVID-19과 COVID-19 변이 바이러스 시기에 vaccination을 통한 집단면역달성을 목표로 하고 있지만, 백신의 종류에 따라서 다양한 부작용도 발생을 하여, 백신 이외에 평소 규칙적인 운동을 통한 백신 효과의 조그만 근거를 마련하고자 수행하게 되었다. 이러한 연구 연구목적을 달성하기 위해 본론에서는 COVID-19 vaccine의 이슈, COVID-19 블루, COVID-19과 스포츠이벤트, 및 COVID-19과 운동중재에 관해 분석하였다. 본 연구결과 COVID-19은 혈관을 우선적으로 공격하고 혈관 내막에 침투해 혈액순환을 방해하는 바이러스로 알려져 있다. 그리고 이어서 폐, 심장, 뇌 등을 공격한다. 심혈관 질환이 있는 환자들은 몸에서 바이러스를 몰아내는 능력이 떨어져 있는 이유로 이러한 바이러스의 공격대상이 될 수 있다. 혈관은 적혈구와 영양소만 이동하는 곳이 아니라 백혈구와 림프구들도 이동하므로 평소 불포화 지방산, 저탄수화물 식이요법을 포함하는 건강한 식이 습관, 금연, 일상생활도의 증가 및 규칙적인 운동 습관의 중요성이 중요하게 고려되어 진다. 이러한 관점에서 평소 혈관의 건강은 매우 중요하게 작용하고 이는 규칙적인 운동을 통하여 얻을 수 있는 것이다. 규칙적인 운동은 면역세포들, 면역글로불린, 다양한 사이토카인들의 순환을 돕고 특히, 폐로의 순환을 도와 염증인자들을 감소시키는 역할을 수행하고 병원균의 유입을 막아주는 역할을 한다. 특히, 혈관 내막에 침투해 혈액순환을 방해하는 것으로 알려져 있으며 폐, 심장, 뇌 등을 공격하는 COVID-19의 특성을 고려할 때 운동을 통한 건강관리는 바이러스 예방에 필수적이라고 할 수 있다. 현재 다양하고도 많은 백신의 사용은 팬데믹 시기에서 매우 희망적이지만 아나플락시스나 혈전 색전증 등의 다양한 부작용도 초래하므로 규칙적인 운동중재는 백신의 도움없이 세균이나 바이러스로부터 나를 지키는 면역력을 잘 유지하게 하는 것이 규칙적인 운동이 되는 것이다. 추후 이러한 분야에 관한 심도 있는 연구들이 수행되어져야 할 것으로 여겨진다.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.97-103
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• 2007

목 적 : Lewis b($Le^b$) 항원과 BabA 단백은 H. pylori가 위점막에 부착하는 것과 연관이 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 소아에서 H pylori 감염에 대한 위점막의 면역 반응은 성인에서의 반응과 차이가 있을 것으로 추정되지만 Le 항원의 발현에 관한 연구는 매우 드물다. 이에 저자들은 국내 소아 H. pylori 양성 환자의 위점막에서 Le 항원의 발현 양상을 알아보기 위하여 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방 법 : 2002년 1월부터 2004년 1월까지 상부 위장관 증상 때문에 소아과를 방문하여 내시경 검사를 시행받은 소아 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 위전정부에서 최소한 2개 이상의 조직 검체를 생검하여 CLO 검사와 조직 특수 염색(Warthin-starry) 검사를 각각 시행하여 모두 양성인 경우에 H. pylori에 감염된 것으로 판정하였다. H. pylori 양성 35명과 H. pylori 음성 19명의 위점막 파라핀 조직에서 DNA를 추출하여 cagA, babA2 특이 시발체를 이용하여 PCR을 시행하였다. 위점막 생검 조직을 대상으로 $Le^a$, $Le^b$, $Le^x$와 $Le^y$ 항체를 사용하여 면역조직화학적 염색을 시행한 다음 각각의 Le 항원의 발현 정도를 평가하였다. 결 과 : H. pylori 양성 환자에서 $Le^a$ 항원은 60%(21명/35명), $Le^b$ 항원 97%(34명/35명), $Le^x$ 항원 88%, $Le^y$ 항원은 100%에서 발현이 확인되었다. H. pylori 음성 환아군에서는 $Le^a$, $Le^b$, $Le^x$ 및 $Le^y$ 항원이 각각 52%, 100%, 89%, 100%에서 발현되었다. H. pylori 양성 유무에 따른 $Le^b$ 항원 발현의 차이는 없었다. CagA 및 babA2 유전자는 H. pylori 양성 환자군 중 각각 65.7%(23명/35명), 25.6%(8명/35명)에서 확인되었다. Lewis 항원들의 발현에 따른 H. pylori 감염, cagA 양성 및 babA2 양성율의 차이는 없었다. 결 론 : 국내 소아의 위점막에서 높은 $Le^x$와 $Le^y$ 항원의 발현율을 확인할 수 있었으나 H. pylori 감염 및 babA2의 양성 여부와는 관련이 없었다. Lewis 항원 이외의 다른 점막 수용체들과 세균 독소들에 대한 지속적 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.259-266
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• 2015

자궁경부암은 전세계 여성에서 세 번째로 많이 발생하는 암이다. 인유두종 바이러스(HPV) 감염이 자궁경부암 발병에 주요한 역할을 한다. HPV 감염은 지리적 위치나 면역학적 상태, 성적 병력, 유전적 요인 등에 영향을 받는다. 예를 들어, HPV 감염률이 스페인에서는 1.5%인 반면, 온두라스와 케냐에서는 39%에 육박한다. 그러나 HPV 감염률과 나이와의 연관성에 대해서는 알려진 바가 적다. 나이에 대한 HPV 감염률 분석은 어느 나이대가 자궁경부암에 고위험군인지를 알아낼 수 있다. 또한 특정 HPV 유전형과 나이 간의 연관성을 입증할 수 있다. 게다가 백신을 주사하는 데에 최적의 나이대를 명확히 알 수 있을 것이다. 이 연구에서는 한국과 중국 여성에서의 HPV 감염률과 유전형 분포를 나이에 따라 분석하였다. 한국과 중국 여성의 자궁 탈락 세포로 REBA HPV-ID$^{(R)}$ 검사법(YD 진단법, 용인, 대한민국)을 통해 HPV 유전형을 파악하였다. 편평세포암과 고등급 병변의 환자군에서는 40대와 50대가 주를 이룬 반면, 중간병변의 환자군에서는 30대와 40대가 주를 이뤘다. HPV 16, 18형 감염은 주로 40대에 속했다. 이러한 결과는 지속적인 감염이 자궁경부암을 일으킨다는 주장을 뒷받침한다.