• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.39.18-39.18
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• 2021

Background: Interferon lambda receptor 1 (IFNLR1) is a type II cytokine receptor that clings to interleukins IL-28A, IL29B, and IL-29 referred to as type III IFNs (IFN-λs). IFN-λs act through the JAK-STAT signaling pathway to exert antiviral effects related to preventing and curing an infection. Although the immune function of IFN-λs in virus invasion has been described, the molecular mechanism of IFNLR1 in that process is unclear. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to elucidate the role of IFNLR1 in the pathogenesis and treatment of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). Methods: The effects of IFNLR1 on the proliferation of porcine alveolar macrophages (PAMs) during PRRSV infection were investigated using interference and overexpression methods. Results: In this study, the expressions of the IFNLR1 gene in the liver, large intestine, small intestine, kidney, and lung tissues of Dapulian pigs were significantly higher than those in Landrace pigs. It was determined that porcine IFNLR1 overexpression suppresses PRRSV replication. The qRT-PCR results revealed that overexpression of IFNLR1 upregulated antiviral and IFN-stimulated genes. IFNLR1 overexpression inhibits the proliferation of PAMs and upregulation of p-STAT1. By contrast, knockdown of IFNLR1 expression promotes PAMs proliferation. The G0/G1 phase proportion in IFNLR1-overexpressing cells increased, and the opposite change was observed in IFNLR1-underexpressing cells. After inhibition of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway, the G2/M phase proportion in the IFNLR1-overexpressing cells showed a significant increasing trend. In conclusion, overexpression of IFNLR1 induces activation of the JAK/STAT pathway, thereby inhibiting the proliferation of PAMs infected with PRRSV. Conclusion: Expression of the IFNLR1 gene has an important regulatory role in PRRSV-infected PAMs, indicating it has potential as a molecular target in developing a new strategy for the treatment of PRRSV.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권7호
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• pp.1125-1132
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• 2013

종균용 김치를 제조를 하기 위해서는 김치 공장에서 저가로 종균이 대량배양 되어야 한다. 그러나 현재의 유산균배지는 종균 생산용으로 사용하기에는 비용이 많이 든다. 이를 해결하기 위해서는 새로운 배지를 개발해야 하는데 새로운 배지를 개발하기 위한 기본적인 요소에는 배추 추출액, 탄소원, 질소원, 무기염류가 있다. 선정된 최적배지 조성은 배추 추출액 잎 30%, maltose 2%, yeast extract 0.25%, $2{\times}$ salt stock(2% sodium acetate trihydrate, 0.8% disodium hydrogen phosphate, 0.8% sodium citrate, 0.8% ammonium sulfate, 0.04% magnesium sulfate, 0.02% manganese sulfate)으로 나타났다. 그리고 새롭게 개발된 배지의 이름은 MFL로 명명하였다. Leuconostoc(Leuc.) citreum GR1을 $30^{\circ}C$에서 24시간 배양하면 MRS 배지에서는 $3.41{\times}10^9$ CFU/mL, MFL 배지에서는 $7.49{\times}10^9$ CFU/mL의 생균수로 MFL 배지에서 배양하면 MRS 배지에서 배양했을 때보다 2.2배 더 높은 성장을 보였다. 또한 최적화 배지의 scale-up을 위해 5 L 발효조를 이용하여 2 L의 working volume으로 Leuc. citreum GR1을 배양하였다. 교반속도는 50 rpm에서 생균수 $8.60{\times}10^9$ CFU/mL를 얻었다. 발효조의 pH 조절은 pH-stat mode로 하였으며, 균체 성장의 최적 pH는 수산화나트륨 수용액을 이용한 pH 6.8이었고, 이 조건으로 20시간 배양 후 $11.42{\times}10^9(1.14{\times}10^{10})$ CFU/mL의 균체를 얻을 수 있었다. 이는 MRS 배지로 사용하여 얻은 생균수의 3.34배에 해당하는 높은 값으로, 본 연구에서 개발된 MFL 배지는 김치 종균용 Leuc. citreum GR1 배양을 위한 배지로 배지 단가 절감, 높은 균체 수율 등 충분한 경제적 장점을 기대할 수 있다.

• 생약학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.217-223
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• 2012

In the present study, we investigated anti-inflammatory activity of artemisinic acid in HaCaT cells and RAW264.7 cells. Artemisinic acid showed inhibitory activity on macrophage-derived chemokines (MDC) expression, a factor related with atopic dermatitis (AD), in interferon (IFN)-${\gamma}$ and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-${\alpha}$-stimulated HaCaT cells. In the study on action mechanism, pretreated artemisinic acid reduced the phosphorylation of STAT1 and p38 and the degradation of $I{\kappa}B$ by IFN-${\gamma}$ and TNF-${\alpha}$ stimulations. However, artemisinic acid didn't show the inhibitory activity on LPS-induced inflammatory mediators (NO, $PGE_2$, IL-6) in RAW264.7 cell. These results indicate that artemisinic acid inhibits IFN-${\gamma}$ and TNF-${\alpha}$-induced MDC expression through inhibition of signal factors, STAT1, NF-${\kappa}B$, and p38, in HaCaT keratinocytes.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.513-519
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• 2012

Although the immense efforts have been made for cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment, cancer morbidity and mortality has not been decreased during last forty years. Especially, lung cancer is top-ranked in cancer-associated human death. Therefore, effective strategy is strongly required for the management of lung cancer. In the present study, we found that novel daphnane diterpenoids, yuanhualine (YL), yuanhuahine (YH) and yuanhuagine (YG) isolated from the flower of Daphne genkwa (Thymelaeaceae), exhibited potent anti-proliferative activities against human lung A549 cells with the $IC_{50}$ values of 7.0, 15.2 and 24.7 nM, respectively. Flow cytometric analysis revealed that the daphnane diterpenoids induced cell-cycle arrest in the G0/G1 as well as G2/M phase in A549 cells. The cell-cycle arrests were well correlated with the expression of checkpoint proteins including the up-regulation of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p21 and p53 and down-regulation of cyclin A, cyclin B1, cyclin E, cyclin dependent kinase 4, cdc2, phosphorylation of Rb and cMyc expression. In the analysis of signal transduction molecules, the daphnane diterpenoids suppressed the activation of Akt, STAT3 and Src in human lung cancer cells. The daphnane diterpenoids also exerted the potent anti-proliferative activity against anticancer-drug resistant cancer cells including gemcitabine-resistant A549, gefitinib-, erlotinib-resistant H292 cells. Synergistic effects in the growth inhibition were also observed when yuanhualine was combined with gemcitabine, gefitinib or erlotinib in A549 cells. Taken together, these findings suggest that the novel daphnane diterpenoids might provide lead candidates for the development of therapeutic agents for human lung cancers.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.93-99
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• 2002

C. tropicalis ATCC 20336을 이용하여 높은 수율과 생산성으로 xylitol을 생산하기 위하여 glucose 배지에서 짧은 시간에 고농도로 세포를 배양한 후에 xylose를 첨가하여 xylitol로 전환하는 2단계 유가식 발효공정에 관한 연구를 수행하였다. Cell growth-stage에서의 배지공급 방법으로는 glucose가 모두 고갈된 후에 pH가 5.7 이상으로 올라가는 것을 신호로 glucose를 첨가하는 pH-stat 방법으로 18.5시간 배양에 의하여 67.9 g/L의 세포 농도를 얻었으며, ethanol 생성은 1.0 g/L로 매우 낮았다. Production-stage에서 최적의 초기 xylose 농도는 150 g/L이었으며, 이때에 2 g/L ($NH_4)_2SO_4$, 1 g/L $K_2HPO_4$, 0.2 g/L $MgSO_47H_2$O로 구성된 mineral salt를 2회 첨가에 의하여 xylitol의 생성이 향상되었다 그러나 0.2 vvm에서 1.0 vvm 사이의 통기조건에서는 xylitol의 생산에 큰 영향을 미치지 못하였다. 반면에 production-stage에서 yeast extract를 10 g/L가 되도록 첨가한 경우에 xylitol 수율과 생산성이 큰 폭으로 증가하였다. 즉 xylose 농도가 약 150 g/L이 되도록 232.5 g의 xylose를 2회 첨가한 경우에 배양액의 최종 부피는 1.67 L이 되었고, 이때의 xylitol 농도는 193 g/L이었으며, 수율은 70%이고 생산성은 3.55 g/L.h이었다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.171-186
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• 1992

Lipolytic characteristics of candia cylindracea lipase was studied by various triacylglycerols with different fatty acyl chains as substrate. The substrate was emulsified with gum arabic and the rate of hydrolysis was determined by pH stat method. The effects of gum concentration, pH, temperature, and $Ca^{2+}$ ion on the enzyme activities were examined. The results show that the effect of these factors are markedly depending on the structurla nature of substrates. The triolein was the best substrate among tested. Present study demonstrates that for characterization of lipolytic enzymes, it is critically important to select proper substrate and activator.r.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.136-143
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• 2020

Psoriasis is one of the most common inflammatory skin disorders, with a global prevalence of 2% - 3%. It is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by excessive generation of plaques on the skin with typical long-lasting red, itchy, and scaly lesions. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the anti-psoriatic effect of the methanolic extract of Persicaria senticosa (PS), a bioactive edible plant extract used in traditional medicine, using a mouse model of imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis. The daily topical application of IMQ could induce human psoriasis-like lesion. The extract ameliorated IMQ-induced psoriasis. Furthermore, hematoxylin and eosin staining and the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) scores indicated that topical application of PS led to an improvement in erythema, scaling, and thickness scores of the mouse dorsal skin and a considerable decrease in the epidermal thickness of the ear and dorsal skin in the IMQ-induced psoriatic mouse model. We also studied the effect of PS on the proliferation of keratinocytes using HaCaT cells. The extract inhibited cell proliferation and IL-6 and pSTAT3 expression induced by M5 cocktail (comprising interleukin [IL]-1α, IL-17A, IL-22, oncostatin M, and tumor necrosis factor-α) in HaCaT cells. Thus, PS might serve as a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of psoriasis.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.833-840
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• 2012

This study aimed to investigate growth rate and nutrient removal efficiency of Chlorella vulgaris according to nitrogen sources and frequency of pH adjustment. Nitrogen and phosphorus removal efficiencies were evaluated in the three different conditions using $NO_3{^-}$, $NH_4{^+}$ as a sole nitrogen source and mixed condition. Initial nutrient concentrations in artificial wastewater were 30 mg-N/L and 3 mg-P/L similar to secondary wastewater effluent. When nitrogen source was $NO_3{^-}$, there was no inhibition on the growth of C. vulgaris with adjusting pH every 24 hr while growth inhibition occurred with $NH_4{^+}$ caused by pH drop. N, P removal efficiencies were no significant depending on the nitrogen sources. As pH was adjusted to 7 by pH-stat, growth rate and nutrient removal efficiencies were increased compared to adjusting pH every 24 hr, however, growth rate and nutrient removal efficiencies were no significant depending on the nitrogen sources.

• BMB Reports
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.198-203
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• 2022

As negative regulators of cytokine signaling pathways, suppressors of cytokine signaling (SOCS) proteins have been reported to possess both pro-tumor and anti-tumor functions. Our recent studies have demonstrated suppressive effects of SOCS1 on epithelial to mesenchymal signaling in colorectal cancer cells in response to fractionated ionizing radiation or oxidative stress. The objective of the present study was to determine the radiosensitizing action of SOCS1 as an anti-tumor mechanism in colorectal cancer cell model. In HCT116 cells exposed to ionizing radiation, SOCS1 over-expression shifted cell cycle arrest from G2/M to G1 and promoted radiation-induced apoptosis in a p53-dependent manner with down-regulation of cyclin B and up-regulation of p21. On the other hand, SOCS1 knock-down resulted in a reduced apoptosis with a decrease in G1 arrest. The regulatory action of SOCS1 on the radiation response was mediated by inhibition of radiation-induced Jak3/STAT3 and Erk activities, thereby blocking G1 to S transition. Radiation-induced early ROS signal was responsible for the activation of Jak3/Erk/STAT3 that led to cell survival response. Our data collectively indicate that SOCS1 can promote radiosensitivity of colorectal cancer cells by counteracting ROS-mediated survival signal, thereby blocking cell cycle progression from G1 to S. The resulting increase in G1 arrest with p53 activation then contributes to the promotion of apoptotic response upon radiation. Thus, induction of SOCS1 expression may increase therapeutic efficacy of radiation in tumors with low SOCS1 levels.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.221-224
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• 1996

Pseudomonas putida BM01 was grown efficiently on glucose as the sole carbon source with a supply of a nitrogen source in pH-stat mode using a low setpoint limit. A final cell concentration of 100 g/l was obtained in 30 h of fed-batch cultivation by controlling glucose concentration within the range of 5-20 g/l and maintaining dissolved oxygen tension above 10$%$ saturation using pure oxygen. This high cell density culture technique is believed highly useful for the production of poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates) by this strain.