• 대한약리학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.75-82
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• 1996

사염화 탄소에 의한 과산화 지질 증가 및 간 손상에 calcium 및 Kupffer cell의 역할 및 calcium channel blocker의 간 손상에 대한 방어 효과를 연구하였다. 사염화 탄소는 (1 gm/kg, ig) 간의 malondialdehyde (nmole/gm liver) 및 혈중 AST와 ALT (lU/ml) 활성도의 현저한 증가를 나타내었다. 고 농도의 Retinol (250,000U/kg/day)로 인한 Kupffer cell의 활성 증가는 사염화 탄소에 의한 간 과산화 지질 증가 및 간 손상에 상승 작용을 나타낸 반면, $GdCl_3$ 전처리는 $CCl_4$로 인한 ALT의 증가를 감소시켰다. 한편 Retinol 처치군에 Diltiazem (10mg/kg/day)을 병행하여 처치한 결과, 사염화 탄소에 의한 혈중 AST 및 ALT의 증가를 Retinol 단독 처치군에 비하여 현저하게 억제시킬 수 있었다. 이 결과들이 Retinol 혹은 Diltiazem의 투여에 의한 사염화 탄소가 cytochrome P450에 의한 대사 활성 또는 GSH와 관련된 항산화 기전에 미치는 영향에 기인한 것인가를 규명하기 위하여 cytochrome P450, cytochrome P4502El 활성도, GSH reductase 및 GSH peroxidase 활성도를 측정하였다. 그 결과, Retinol 및 Diltiazem의 전처리는 이들 효소의 활성도에 미치는 영향은 대조군에 비하여 유의한 차이가 없었다. 이상의 실험 결과를 종합하여 보면, 사염화 탄소의 투여에 의한 간 손상은 세포내 calcium의 증가를 가져오며, 이는 이차적으로 Kupffer cell을 활성화 시켜 이미 손상된 간세포의 독성을 증가시켰으며, calcium channel blocker인 Diltiazem의 투여는 사염화 탄소의 간독성을 현저하게 감소시키는 효과를 나타내었다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.269-275
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• 1993

토끼의 바이러스성 간염, 소위 토끼 출혈병의 원인체에 대한 각종 세포주들에 바이러스증식을 유도하고 한편 실험적 감염예에 대한 면역형광항체법과 immunoperoxidase 방법에 의한 원인체의 조직내에 분포상황을 조사하기 위하여 감염된 토끼를 폐사직후 부검하여 간장, 비장, 신장, 폐 및 뇌조직을 절제하여 동결절편하거나 또는 포르말린고정 파라핀 포매 절편을 $5{\sim}7{\mu}m$로 작제하여 면역반응에 공시하였다. 공시된 각종 세포주에 대한 원인체의 세포배양성은 인정되지 않았으며 면역조직화학적방법을 이용한 면역반응에서는 간장에서 강한 양성반응을 보였으며, 비장과 신장에서는 소수예에서 백색수주변 대식세포와 신사구체에서 양성반응을 각각 나타내었다. 그러나 기타 장기에서는 특이한 양성반응이 인정되지 않았다. ABC immunoperoxidase 방법을 이용한 간장의 포르말린고정 파라핀포매 절편에서 portal triad를 중심으로한 소엽주변부 간세포에서 강한 양성반응을 나타내었으며, 이들 양성반응은 간세포 및 동양혈관세포의 세포질내에 미세과립상으로 미만성 및 세포질주변성으로 관찰되었다. 그리고 감염세포와 비감염세포와의 구별이 명확히 인정되었고 양성반응을 보이는 부위는 H-E 염색상 변성괴사된 간세포에 일치되었다. 이상의 결과에서 본 질병의 표적기관은 간장이며 포르말린고정 파라핀포매 간조직의 immunoperoxidase 방법에 의한 면역조직화학적방법이 본병 진단에 크게 활용되리라 본다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.777-783
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• 2015

The nitric oxide (NO) formation and intrinsic nitrosation may be involved in the possible mechanisms of liver fluke-associated carcinogenesis. We still do not know much about the responses of inducible NO synthase (iNOS) induced by Clonorchis sinensis infection. This study was conducted to explore the pathological lesions and iNOS expressions in the liver of mice with different infection intensity levels of C. sinensis. Extensive periductal inflammatory cell infiltration, bile duct hyperplasia, and fibrosis were commonly observed during the infection. The different pathological responses in liver tissues strongly correlated with the infection intensity of C. sinensis. Massive acute spotty necrosis occurred in the liver parenchyma after a severe infection. The iNOS activity in liver tissues increased, and iNOS-expressing cells with morphological differences were observed after a moderate or severe infection. The iNOS-expressing cells in liver tissues had multiple origins.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.253-263
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• 2023

The biogenesis and biological roles of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the progression of liver diseases have attracted considerable attention in recent years. EVs are membrane-bound nanosized vesicles found in different types of body fluids and contain various bioactive materials, including proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and mitochondrial DNA. Based on their origin and biogenesis, EVs can be classified as apoptotic bodies, microvesicles, and exosomes. Among these, exosomes are the smallest EVs (30-150 nm in diameter), which play a significant role in cell-to-cell communication and epigenetic regulation. Moreover, exosomal content analysis can reveal the functional state of the parental cell. Therefore, exosomes can be applied to various purposes, including disease diagnosis and treatment, drug delivery, cell-free vaccines, and regenerative medicine. However, exosome-related research faces two major limitations: isolation of exosomes with high yield and purity and distinction of exosomes from other EVs (especially microvesicles). No standardized exosome isolation method has been established to date; however, various exosome isolation strategies have been proposed to investigate their biological roles. Exosome-mediated intercellular communications are known to be involved in alcoholic liver disease and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease development. Damaged hepatocytes or nonparenchymal cells release large numbers of exosomes that promote the progression of inflammation and fibrogenesis through interactions with neighboring cells. Exosomes are expected to provide insight on the progression of liver disease. Here, we review the biogenesis of exosomes, exosome isolation techniques, and biological roles of exosomes in alcoholic liver disease and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.57-64
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• 1993

This survey was performed to report rare outbreak of liver cirrhosis in Korean native goat (KNG) which was died of Yangpyeong's goat farm on Feb. 1992. The examination for the KNG was carried out by clinical signs, necropsy and various lab-oratory test including parasitic, bacterial and histological test. The KNG looked jaundice, ascite, hemorrhage of lumen, abomasum and intestine, and brownish smooth cirrhotic liver at necropsy. Histological examination for liver revealed considerable proliferation of connective tissue and piecemeal necrosis which was caused by chronic active inflammation in interlobules and intralobules. There were atrophic micro and macro nodules which were sur-rounded by connective tissue. The lobular structure lack almost all central vein. The portal areas appearred proliferation of bile ducts, blood vessels and connective tissues. These connective tissue infiltrated heavily with plasma cells, Iymphocytes and histocytes. Histological examination for brain proved to be hepatic encephalopathy by virture of congestion and edema in cerebral medullary. From these results were demonstrated miked nodular, active, postnecrotic liver cirrhosis.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.165-168
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• 2000

We present two cases of solitary necrotic nodules of the liver which on radiologic images mimicked hepatic metastasis. Solitary necrotic nodule of the liver is a rare but benign entity which histopathologically consists of an outer fibrotic capsule with inflammatory cells and a central core of amorphous necrotic material. The lesion was seen on contrast-enhanced CT as an ovoid-shaped hypoattenuating nodule; on CT during hepatic arteriography as enhancing nodule; on intraoperative US as a target-appearing hypoechoic nodule; on T2WI as a hyperintensity nodule, and on dynamic MR as a subtle peripheral enhancing nodule. Although the radiologic features are not specific, solitary necrotic nodule of the liver should be included in the differential diagnosis of hepatic metastasis.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.122-128
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• 2024

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic liver disease characterized by hepatic fat accumulation, while nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an advanced form of NAFLD characterized by hepatic inflammation, fibrosis, and liver injury, resulting in liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Given the evidence that ginseng and its major bioactive components, ginsenosides, have potent anti-adipogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and anti-fibrogenic effects, the pharmacological effect of ginseng and ginsenosides on NAFLD and NASH is noteworthy. Furthermore, numerous studies have successfully demonstrated the protective effect of ginseng on these diseases, as well as the underlying mechanisms in animal disease models and cells, such as hepatocytes and macrophages. This review discusses recent studies that explore the pharmacological roles of ginseng and ginsenosides in NAFLD and NASH and highlights their potential as agents to prevent and treat NAFLD, NASH, and liver diseases caused by hepatic steatosis and inflammation.

• 약학회지
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.278-284
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• 1999

This study deals with the biological changes in mice after ${\gamma}-irradiated$. Four weeks old BALA/c mice were irradiated with 6.5Gy of ${\gamma}-ray$ on the fifth day after oral administration of radioprotectants such as ascorbic acid, tocopherol and cysteine. Control group was irradiated with 6.5Gy without pre-administration of radioprotectors. Blood cells and sperm cells were counted and body, testis and spleen were weighed 3 days after irradiation. And also liver antioxidant activity and range of spleen immune cells were measured. Differences in most biological parameters were not clearly distinguished between experimental groups. However, the relative spleen weight, the relative testis weight and the population size of spleen immune cells such as T helper cells, B cells and macrophages measured by means of FACS showed significant difference between irradiated and radioprotectant administered group. It is concluded that the relative spleen weight, the relative testis weight and the population size of spleen immune cells are easy and useful parameters for assessing the effect of radioprotective substances and for quantifying biological damage of radiation, as well.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권22호
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• pp.9853-9857
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• 2014

Background: The morbidity and mortality rate of liver cancer continues to rise in China and advanced cases respond poorly to chemotherapy. Ribosomal protein L24 has been reported to be a potential therapeutic target whose depletion or acetylation inhibits polysome assembly and cell growth of cancer. Materials and Methods: Total RNA of cultured amycin-resistant and susceptible HepG2 cells was isolated, and real time quantitative RT-PCR were used to indicate differences between amycin-resistant and susceptible strains of HepG2 cells. Viability assays were used to determine amycin resistance in RPL24 transfected and control vector and null-transfected HepG2 cell lines. Results: The ribosomal protein L24 transcription level was 7.7 times higher in the drug-resistant HepG2 cells as compared to susceptible cells on quantitative RT-PCR analysis. This was associated with enhanced drug resistance as determined by methyl tritiated thymidine (3H-TdR) incorporation. Conclusions: The ribosomal protein L24 gene may have effects on drug resistance mechanisms in hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제42권12호
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• pp.906-918
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• 2019

MicroRNA-223-3p (miR-223-3p) is one of the potential microRNAs that have been shown to alleviate inflammatory responses in pre-clinical investigations and is highly encased in exosomes derived from bone mesenchymal stem cells (MSC-exosomes). MSC-exosomes are able to function as carriers to deliver microRNAs into cells. Autoimmune hepatitis is one of the challenging liver diseases with no effective treatment other than steroid hormones. Here, we examined whether MSC-exosomes can transfer miR-223-3p to treat autoimmune hepatitis in an experimental model. We found that MSC-exosomes were successfully incorporated with miR-223-3p and delivered miR-223-3p into macrophages. Moreover, there was no toxic effect of exosomes on the macrophages. Furthermore, treatments of either exosomes or exosomes with miR-223-3p successfully attenuated inflammatory responses in the liver of autoimmune hepatitis and inflammatory cytokine release in both the liver and macrophages. The mechanism may be related to the regulation of miR-223-3p level and STAT3 expression in the liver and macrophages. These results suggest that MSC-exosomes can be used to deliver miR-223-3p for the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis.