• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.107-113
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• 2012

Objective: To determine whether animal age impacts in vitro preantral follicle growth. Effects of hCG, stem cell factor (SCF), and/or insulin-like growth factor (IGF) supplementation in growth medium were also investigated. Methods: Intact preantral follicles were mechanically isolated from fresh ovaries of BDF1 mice and cultured in growth medium for 9 to 11 days. Surviving follicles with antrum formation were transferred to maturation medium for 14 to 18 hours. Follicle survival, antrum formation, and retrieval of metaphase II (MII) oocytes were compared among three age categories (4-5, 7-8, and 10-11 week-old). By using 7- to 8-week-old mice, preantral follicles were cultured in growth medium supplemented with hCG (0, 5, or 10 mIU/mL), SCF (50 ng/mL), IGF-1 (50 ng/mL), and SCF+IGF-1. Results: Seven- to eight-week-old mice showed a higher follicle survival and antrum formation and produced more MII oocytes compared to other groups. In the 7- to 8-week-old mice, supplementation of 5 mIU/mL hCG significantly enhanced the antrum formation but the percentage of MII oocytes was similar to that of the control. Supplementation of SCF+IGF-1 did not enhance follicle survival or antrum formation but the percentage of MII oocytes increased modestly (39.1%) than in the control (28.6%, p>0.05, statistically not significant). Conclusion: Seven- to eight-week-old mice showed better outcomes in growth of preantral follicles in vitro than 4- to 5- or 10- to 11-week-old mice. Supplementation of hCG enhanced antrum formation and supplementation of SCF+IGF-1 yielded more mature oocytes; hence, these should be considered in the growth of preantral follicles in vitro.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.297-304
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• 2014

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a plant native to Europe and has been widely used as a carminative and gastric stimulant worldwide. This plant also has been used in cosmetic formulations as a fragrance component and skin conditioning agent. This study investigated the effect of peppermint oil on hair growth in C57BL/6 mice. The animals were randomized into 4 groups based on different topical applications: saline (SA), jojoba oil (JO), 3% minoxidil (MXD), and 3% peppermint oil (PEO). The hair growth effects of the 4-week topical applications were evaluated in terms of hair growth, histological analysis, enzymatic activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and gene expression of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), known bio-markers for the enhanced hair growth. Of the 4 experimental groups, PEO group showed the most prominent hair growth effects; a significant increase in dermal thickness, follicle number, and follicle depth. ALP activity and IGF-1 expression also significantly increased in PEO group. Body weight gain and food efficiency were not significantly different between groups. These results suggest that PEO induces a rapid anagen stage and could be used for a practical agent for hair growth without change of body weight gain and food efficiency.

• 한국어병학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.49-57
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 2012년부터 2018년 1월까지 국내 어류에서 참돔이리도바이러스병 (red sea bream iridoviral disease; RSIVD) 으로 확정 진단된 주요 분리주에 대하여 major capsid protein (MCP) 유전자의 염기서열을 바탕으로 Megalocytivirus의 유전적 관계를 명확히 했다. 또한, Megalocytivirus와 숙주 세포간 상호작용에 영향을 줄 수 있는 특이 유전자 2종, Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) 및 Histidine triad motif인 HIT-like 단백질 (HIT)에 대한 염기서열 분석을 통해 유전적 상관관계를 고찰하였다. 국내 어류에서 분리된 39개의 megalocytiviruses는 2가지 유전형인 red sea bream iridovirus (RSIV)형과 turbot reddish body iridovirus (TRBIV)형으로 분류되었으며, RSIV형의 megalocytiviruses는 다시 유전아형인 RSIV-subgroup 1형과 2형으로 분류되었다. 그리고 VEGF 유전자 염기서열 분석 결과에서는 RSIV형의 바이러스에서 변이가 발생되었음을 확인할 수 있었으며, HIT-like 단백질 유전자는 RSIV형의 Megalocytivi rus에서만 발견되는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제56권9호
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• pp.496-501
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• 2023

Elongation of most bones occur at the growth plate through endochondral ossification in postnatal mammals. The maturation of chondrocyte is a crucial factor in longitudinal bone growth, which is regulated by a complex network of paracrine and endocrine signaling pathways. Here, we show that a phytochemical sulfuretin can stimulate hypertrophic chondrocyte differentiation in vitro and in vivo. We found that sulfuretin stabilized nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2), stimulated its transcriptional activity, and induced expression of its target genes. Sulfuretin treatment resulted in an increase in body length of zebrafish larvae and induced the expression of chondrocyte markers. Consistently, a clinically available Nrf2 activator, dimethyl fumarate (DMF), induced the expression of hypertrophic chondrocyte markers and increased the body length of zebrafish. Importantly, we found that chondrocyte gene expression in cell culture and skeletal growth in zebrafish stimulated by sulfuretin were significantly abrogated by Nrf2 depletion, suggesting that such stimulatory effects of sulfuretin were dependent on Nrf2, at least in part. Taken together, these data show that sulfuretin has a potential use as supporting ingredients for enhancing bone growth.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제61권1호
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• pp.85-90
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• 2022

인슐린(insulin)과 insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)은 척추동물에서 대사, 생장, 수명 등의 여러 생리대사를 조절하는 중요한 호르몬이다. 곤충에서도 IGF-1과 구조적으로 유사한 insulin-like peptide (ILP)들이 존재하며 이들이 곤충 생리 조절에 중요하게 관여함이 밝혀졌다. 이번 총설에서 곤충 ILP 및 초파리(Drosophila melanogaster) 유전체 분석을 통해 척추동물에 존재하는 인슐린 및 IGF-1 수용체 신호전달계와 유사하다고 확인된 ILP 수용체 신호전달계에 대해 설명하고자 한다. 추가적으로, 곤충 체내의 영양 상태에 따라 조절되는 뇌에서의 ILP의 합성과 분비, ILP에 의한 대사의 생리적 조절에 대해 논한다. 또한 ILP가 생장, 발달, 생식, 휴면에 기여하는 바도 논의하고, 마지막으로 ILP 수용체 신호전달계 제어를 통한 해충 방제에의 이용 가능성에 대해 제안하고자 한다.

• 대한생식의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한불임학회 2003년도 제45차 추계학술대회
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• pp.151-152
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• 2003

• 생명과학회지
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• 제21권10호
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• pp.1385-1392
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• 2011

SOCS-3와 IGF-I은 근육의 분화 과정 및 근비대 기전에 있어 매우 중요한 조절자 역할을 하는 유전자 및 성장인 자이며, 최근 골격근에서 IGF-I과 SOCS-3 유전자의 상호작용에 관한 연구의 필요성이 제기되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 C2C12 myotube에서 IGF-I이 SOCS-3 유전자 발현에 미치는 영향에 대해 알아보기 위해 4일간 분화시킨 C2C12 myotube에 IGF-I을 다양한 농도(0-200 ng/ml) 및 시간(3-72 시간)에 따라 처리하였다. 그 결과 IGF-I이 SOCS-3 유전자의 단백질 발현을 시간 의존적으로 유의하게 증가시켰으며, 3 시간에서 mRNA 발현을 증가시키고, 시간이 지남에 따라 긴 시간에서는 농도 의존적으로 발현이 감소하였음을 알 수 있었다. 또한 면역형광 염색을 통해 IGF-I이 myotube에서 SOCS-3의 단백질을 발현 시켰음을 뚜렷하게 관찰 할 수 있었다. 위 결과들을 바탕으로 본 연구에서는 IGF-I의 처리가 분화된 근육 세포인 C2C12 myotube에서 SOCS-3 유전자 발현에 유의한 영향을 미쳤음을 증명하였다. 이러한 결과는 선행연구에서 보고한 운동이 SOCS-3 유전자 발현을 증가시킴에 있어서 IGF-I이 중추적인 역할을 한 것으로 생각된다. 그러나 IGF-I에 의한 SOCS-3 유전자 발현 조절 기전에 있어 관련 신호 전달체계 및 골격근 관련 유전자 발현에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구는 보다 더 이루어져야 할 것이라 사료된다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제48권9호
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• pp.501-506
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• 2015

Based on the potential beneficial effects of growth hormone releasing peptide (GHRP)-6 on muscle functions, a newly synthesized GHRP-6-biotin conjugate was tested on cultured myoblast cells. Increased expression of myogenic marker proteins was observed in GHRP-6-biotin conjugate-treated cells. Additionally, increased expression levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 and collagen type I were observed. Furthermore, GHRP-6-biotin conjugate-treated cells showed increased metabolic activity, as indicated by increased concentrations of energy metabolites, such as ATP and lactate, and increased enzymatic activity of lactate dehydrogenase and creatine kinase. Finally, binding protein analysis suggested few candidate proteins, including desmin, actin, and zinc finger protein 691 as potential targets for GHRP6-biotin conjugate action. These results suggest that the newly synthesized GHRP-6-biotin conjugate has myogenic stimulating activity through, at least in part, by stimulating collagen type I synthesis and several key proteins. Practical applications of the GHRP-6-biotin conjugate could include improving muscle condition. [BMB Reports 2015; 48(9): 501-506]

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.301-304
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• 2004

The polymorphism of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF I) in 6 chicken breeds (total n=515) was detected by PCR-Pst IRFLP, and allele A (621 bp) or allele B (364 and 257 bp) were observed. In these chicken breeds, it was found that exotic chicken carried high frequencies of allele B, while Chinese native chicken breeds carried high frequencies of allele A. Meanwhile the role of IGF I was investigated in 133 Ningdu Yellow chicken and 162 Wanzhai Yellow chicken. Five growth traits were recorded for analyzing the association between IGFI gene polymorphism and performance. In both the Ningdu and Wanzhai Yellow breeds, body weight at 4 months was significantly higher with BB genotype than with AA genotype (p<0.05). Furthermore, body weight at 2 months in the Wanzhai Yellow breeds was also higher with BB genotype than with AA genotype (p<0.05). There were no differences among the genotypes for the other traits studied. Based on these results, it is necessary to do more studies on IGFI before making the IGFI locus into the application of maker-assisted selection programms.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제36권9호
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• pp.1350-1356
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• 2023

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate polymorphisms of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) and insulin like growth factor 2 (IGF2) genes and to evaluate the growth traits affected by such polymorphisms in Thai native (Kradon) pigs. Methods: Blood samples and productive data from 91 Kradon pigs were collected. DNA was extracted and quantified, the IGF2 and MC4R genes were amplified, and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) produces were digested using the PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) technique. Genotyping was performed, and the association between genotypes and growth traits on the birth and weaning weights were evaluated. Results: The IGF2 intron7 g.162G>C variations in Kradon pigs were found in three genotypes: i) GG, ii) GC, and iii) CC. The GG genotype frequency was the highest followed by the GC and CC genotypes. The frequencies of the G and C alleles were 0.703 and 0.297, respectively. The MC4R genotype was found in only one genotype (GG). The IGF2 gene pattern was not associated with birth weight traits, whereas the IGF2 gene pattern was related to the weaning weight trait in Kradon pigs. Pigs with the CC and GC genotypes had higher weaning weights than ones with the GG genotype (p<0.001). Conclusion: Thai native Kradon pigs with the CC and GC genotypes of the IGF2 gene have higher weaning weights than pigs with the GG genotype.