• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.613-630
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• 2006

Nucleic acids are virtually omnipresent; they exist in every living being. These macromolecules constitute the most important genetic storage material: the genes. Genes are conserved throughout the evolution of all living beings; they are transmitted from the parents to their offspring. Many interdisciplinary research groups are interested in modifying nucleic acids for use in a wider variety of applications. These modified oligonucleotides are used in many diverse fields, including diagnostics, detection, and therapeutics. In this account, we summarize our research efforts related to modified nucleic acid systems. First, we discuss our syntheses of modified oligonucleotides containing fluorescent tags for use as molecular probes (molecular beacons) to detect single-nucleotide polymorphisim (SNP) in nucleic acids and to distinguish between the B and Z forms of DNA. We also describe our research efforts into oligonucleotides functionalized with steroid derivatives to enhance their cell permeability, and the synthesis of several calix[4]arene-oligonucleotide conjugates possessing the ability to form defined triplexes. In addition, we have performed systematic studies to have an understanding about the functional groups necessary for a given nucleoside to behave as an organo or hydrogelator. The aggregation properties of a number of nucleoside-based phospholipids have been examined in different solvents; some of these derivatives are potential candidates for use as nucleoside-based liposomes. Finally, we also describe our research efforts toward the preparation of isoxazole- and isoxazoline-containing nucleoside derivatives and the determination of their antiviral activities.

• 한국생물정보학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국생물정보시스템생물학회 2003년도 제2차 연례학술대회 발표논문집
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• pp.17-25
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• 2003

Determining the binding sites in protein-nucleic acid complexes is essential to the complete understanding of protein-nucleic acid interactions and to the development of new drugs. We have developed a set of algorithms for analyzing protein-nucleic acid interactions and for predicting potential binding sites in protein-nucleic acid complexes. The algorithms were used to analyze the hydrogen-bonding interactions in protein-RNA and protein-DNA complexes. The analysis was done both at the atomic and residue level, and discovered several interesting interaction patterns and differences between the two types of nucleic acids. The interaction patterns were used for predicting potential binding sites in new protein-RNA complexes.

• 한국미생물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국미생물학회 1998년도 제38회 춘계학술발표대회
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• pp.43.2-43.2
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• 1998

• 미생물학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.197-206
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• 1983

For the purpose of investigating the effect of nalidixic acid on the nucleic acid synthesis in chloroplast isolated from Chlorella ellipsoidea, cells were cultured in the media treated with nalidixic acid(20ppm) for 5 days. Aliquots cells were taken out at the inoculation and at intervals during the culture and growth rate of Chlorella cells measured. After extraction of nucleic acids in chloroplast isolated from these cells, their contents were analyzed by the base composition and the effect of nalidixic acid on the nucleic acid synthesis interpreted to compare with those of the control. 1. It was showed that the inhibitory concentration affected by nalidixic acid on the growth of Chlorella cells were 20ppm. 2. Because nalidixic acid had depressed the DNA replication in isolated chloroplast as well as whole cell system, these contents were markedly decreased in comparison with those of the control. 3. In the isolated chloroplast as well as in the whole cell system, nalidixic acid was decreased contents of base in the RNA by preventing RNA transcription.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.119-132
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• 2018

GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) is a supreme hormone regulating reproductive activity in most animals. The sequences of amino acid and nucleic acid of GnRH reported up to now are examined from the evolutionary framework of Chordata. All identified GnRH are classified into GnRH1, GnRH2, or GnRH3. In all three forms of GnRH both N-terminal and C-terminal are conserved, which allows for effective binding to their receptors. The three amino acids in the middle of GnRH1 sequence have altered diversely from the primitive Chordata, which is indicative of the adaptation process to the ambient environment. GnRH2 and GnRH3 sequences are well conserved. There are more diverse modifications in the nucleic acids than in amino acid sequence of GnRH1. These variations can result from meiosis, mutation, or epigenetics and indicate that GnRH is the product of natural selection.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.205-211
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• 2005

Water-soluble polyethyleneimine (PE) derivatives containing nucleic acid bases and hydrophilic amino acids such as homoserine (Hse) and serine were prepared by the activated ester method as nucleic acid models. From spectroscopic measurements, the polymers were found to interact with DNA accompanied by an induction of conformational change. Hypochromicity in UV spectra indicated that a stable polymer complex was formed between poly (A) with PEI­Hse-Ura by complementary hydrogen bonding with equimolar nucleic base units (adenine:uracil=1:1). The induced conformation of DNA by the interaction with the polymer containing uracil and homoserine (PEI-Hse-Ura) was concluded to be a super triple helical structure. The formation of the polymer complex, DNA: PEI-Hse-Ura, was found to be affected by the presence of metal ions such as $Ca^{2+}\;and\;Cu^{2+}$.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권11호
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• pp.1590-1597
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• 2017

Objective: This study aims to identify the relationship between odd- and branched-chain fatty acids (OBCFAs) and microbial nucleic acid bases in the rumen, and to establish a model to accurately predict microbial protein flow by using OBCFA. Methods: To develop the regression equations, data on the rumen contents of individual cows were obtained from 2 feeding experiments. In the first experiment, 3 rumen-fistulated dry dairy cows arranged in a $3{\times}3$ Latin square were fed diets of differing forage to concentration ratios (F:C). The second experiment consisted of 9 lactating Holstein dairy cows of similar body weights at the same stage of pregnancy. For each lactation stage, 3 cows with similar milk production were selected. The rumen contents were sampled at 4 time points of every two hours after morning feeding 6 h, and then to analyse the concentrations of OBCFA and microbial nucleic acid bases in the rumen samples. Results: The ruminal bacteria nucleic acid bases were significantly influenced by feeding diets of differing forge to concentration ratios and lactation stages of dairy cows (p<0.05). The concentrations of OBCFAs, especially odd-chain fatty acids and C15:0 isomers, strongly correlated with the microbial nucleic acid bases in the rumen (p<0.05). The equations of ruminal microbial nucleic acid bases established by ruminal OBCFAs contents showed a good predictive capacity, as indicated by reasonably low standard errors and high R-squared values. Conclusion: This finding suggests that the rumen OBCFA composition could be used as an internal marker of rumen microbial matter.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.15-21
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• 1996

히아루론산 정제과정 중 불순물인 핵산과 단백질 을 제거하기 위하여 여러 가지 균체제거 실험을 수 행한 결과 여과에 의한 방법이 히아루론산 용액 중 의 단백질과 핵산이 가장 잘 제거되었다. 보다 효과 적요로 핵산과 단백질을 제거하기 위하여 활성탄과 규조토를 첨가하여 여과하였다. 여과시 히아루론산 의 회수율과 핵산 및 단백질 제거율을 살펴 본 결과 활성탄 농도 0.6%와 규조토 농도 1.0% 첨가하는 경우를 최적 여과조건으로 선정하였다. 에탄올 첨가 는 에단융과 히아루론산 용액을 동시에 첨가하는 경우에 히아루론산의 회수율과 핵산 및 단백질 제거율 이 가장 좋았다. 에탄올에 의한 히아루론산의 침전 시 최적조건을 찾기 위해 pH와 전도도를 변화 시키 는 실험을 수행하였다. pH와 전도도에 따른 핵산과 단백질의 제거 정도는 큰 차이를 보이지 않았고 에 탄올에 의한 히아루론산의 침전은 pH 7. 전도도 100mS(l.OM NaCI 정도에 해당)에서 최적이었으며, 이때 히아루론산의 회수율은 약 85% 정도이였 다. 에탄올 침전과 여과 과정에서 히아루론산 용액 중의 단백질은 거의 제거되었으나, 핵산은 완전히 제거되지 않았다. 핵산을 완전히 제거하기 위하여 Duolite A 7 수지를 통과시킨 결과 pH 7, 전도도 4 40mS 부근에서 핵산제거율이 65%로 가장 좋았다. 히아루론산 용액 내의 잔존 핵산은 hydroxy-apatite 0.2%를 처리하여 거의 제거 할수 있어 그 결과 불 순물인 핵산과 단백질이 각각 0.02%. 0.01 % 이하 인 의료용 히아루론산을 만들 수 있었다.

• 생약학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.225-228
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• 1992

From the BuOH soluble part of the roots of Anthriscus sylvestris Hoffm., two coumarin glycosides together with a nucleic acid have been isolated and identified as nodakenin and scopolin for coumarin glycoside and uracil for nucleic acid.

• Journal of Plant Biology
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.1-5
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• 1960

Azotobacter is isolated from soil and its purified species is identified as A. chroococcum. The survival rate of Azotobacter irradiated with UV light is measured, and the reproductive rates of the survivals are calculated. In general, not only the survival rate, but also the length of the generation time of the survival progeny is inversely proportional to the irradiated dose of UV light. The reproduvtive rate of Azotobacter is increased with the exogeneous treatment of nucleic acid derivatives.