• Molecules and Cells
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.423-435
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• 2018

This investigation was aimed at working out the combined role of lncRNA H19, miR-29b and Wnt signaling in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). In the aggregate, 185 CRC tissues and corresponding para-carcinoma tissues were gathered. The human CRC cell lines (i.e. HT29, HCT116, SW480 and SW620) and normal colorectal mucosa cell line (NCM460) were also purchased. Si-H19, si-NC, miR-29b-3p mimics, miR-29b-3p inhibitor, si-PGRN and negative control (NC) were, respectively, transfected into the CRC cells. Luciferase reporter plasmids were prepared to evaluate the transduction activity of $Wnt/{\beta}-catenin$ signaling pathway, and dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was arranged to confirm the targeted relationship between H19 and miR-29b-3p, as well as between miR-29b-3p and PGRN. Finally, the proliferative and invasive capacities of CRC cells were appraised through transwell, MTT and scratch assays. As a result, overexpressed H19 and down-expressed miR-29b-3p displayed close associations with the CRC patients' poor prognosis (P < 0.05). Besides, transfection with si-H19, miR-29b-3p mimic or si-PGRN were correlated with elevated E-cadherin expression, decreased snail and vimentin expressions, as well as less-motivated cell proliferation and cell metastasis (P < 0.05). Moreover, H19 was verified to directly target miR-29b-3p based on the luciferase reporter gene assay (P < 0.05), and miR-29b-3p also bound to PGRN in a direct manner (P < 0.05). Finally, addition of LiCl ($Wnt/{\beta}-catenin$ pathway activator) or XAV93920 ($Wnt/{\beta}-catenin$ pathway inhibitor) would cause remarkably altered E-cadherin, c-Myc, vimentin and snail expressions, as well as significantly changed transcriptional activity of ${\beta}-catenin/Tcf$ reporter plasmid (P < 0.05). In conclusion, the lncRNA H19/miR-29b-3p/PGRN/Wnt axis counted a great deal for seeking appropriate diagnostic biomarkers and treatment targets for CRC.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제79권3호
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• pp.143-152
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• 2016

Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive and lethal lung disease characterized by the accumulation of excessive fibroblasts and myofibroblasts in the extracellular matrix. The transforming growth factor ${\beta}1$ (TGF-${\beta}1$)-induced epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is thought to be a possible source of fibroblasts/myofibroblasts in IPF lungs. We have previously reported that apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) has anti-fibrotic activity in experimental lung fibrosis. In this study, we determine whether ApoA1 modulates TGF-${\beta}1$-induced EMT in experimental lung fibrosis and clarify its mechanism of action. Methods: The A549 alveolar epithelial cell line was treated with TGF-${\beta}1$ with or without ApoA1. Morphological changes and expression of EMT-related markers, including E-cadherin, N-cadherin, and ${\alpha}$-smooth muscle actin were evaluated. Expressions of Smad and non-Smad mediators and TGF-${\beta}1$ receptor type 1 ($T{\beta}RI$) and type 2 ($T{\beta}RII$) were measured. The silica-induced lung fibrosis model was established using ApoA1 overexpressing transgenic mice. Results: TGF-${\beta}1$-treated A549 cells were changed to the mesenchymal morphology with less E-cadherin and more N-cadherin expression. The addition of ApoA1 inhibited the TGF-${\beta}1$-induced change of the EMT phenotype. ApoA1 inhibited the TGF-${\beta}1$-induced increase in the phosphorylation of Smad2 and 3 as well as that of ERK and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase mediators. In addition, ApoA1 reduced the TGF-${\beta}1$-induced increase in $T{\beta}RI$ and $T{\beta}RII$ expression. In a mouse model of silica-induced lung fibrosis, ApoA1 overexpression reduced the silica-mediated effects, which were increased N-cadherin and decreased E-cadherin expression in the alveolar epithelium. Conclusion: Our data demonstrate that ApoA1 inhibits TGF-${\beta}1$-induced EMT in experimental lung fibrosis.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제29권8호
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• pp.904-915
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• 2019

전립선암은 전이성 종양 중의 하나로 치료를 위해 호르몬 요법이나 외과 적 거세 방법이 주로 수행되지만 많은 부작용을 나타내었다. 최근 많은 연구자들이 이러한 상황을 해결하기 위해 종양 미세 환경을 연구하고 있으며 그 중 면역 세포, 특히 대식세포는 종양 미세 환경의 중요한 구성요소이다. 정상적인 조건에서 대식세포는 여러 암세포에 대해 약한 종양 살균 활성을 갖으나 $interferon-{\gamma}$ 또는 lipopolysaccharide에 의해 활성화되면, 염증성 사이토카인 및 케모카인을 분비함으로써 암세포를 직접 또는 간접적으로 사멸 시키게 된다. 본 연구에서는, 마우스 대식세포인 RAW 264.7 세포에 Phellinus linteus 추출물을 처리하여 산화질소의 방출과 pro-inflammatory cytokine들을 real-time PCR과 ELISA 방법으로 분석하였다. RAW 264.7의 조정 배지는 48시간 동안 전립선 암세포처리하여 상피간엽세포전이 관련 유전자의 발현을 측정 하였다. 그 때에 mesenchymal 관련 유전자들인 N-cadherin, snail, twist, slug 및 cadherin 11이 감소했을 뿐만 아니라 epithelial 관련 유전자인 E-cadherin은 증가하였다. 또한 암 전이 및 신생 혈관 형성에 관여하는 vimentin, ccl2 및 vegfa가 감소되었는데, 이는 EMT가 암세포의 이동과 침범에 밀접한 관련이 있기 때문이다. 따라서 Phellinus linteu에 의해 자극된 RAW 264.7 세포의 조정 배지는 인간 전립선 암세포주인 PC-3 세포의 이동과 전이를 억제하고 EMT 경로를 조절한다는 것을 나타낸다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제22권8호
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• pp.1018-1023
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• 2012

Snail은 E-cadherin 발현을 직접 억제하는 zinc finger transcription factor로서, 암세포의 invasion과 metastasis를 촉진시키는 epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)를 유발한다. 또한 Snail은 세포사멸 자극과 세포 생존물질의 제거로 인한 세포사멸에 대해 저항성을 나타낸다. 그러나 이에 대한 분자기작은 잘 알려져 있지 않다. 본 연구에서는 가장 널리 사용되는 항암제 중의 하나인 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)에 의한 세포사멸에 대한 Snail의 저항성 기작에 대하여 조사하였다. MCF-7 #5 세포주에 doxycycline (DOX)을 처리하여 Snail을 과발현시킨 세포에서 5-FU에 의한 세포사멸이 억제되고 세포괴사가 일어남을 확인하였다. DOX 처리 및 Snail expression vectors인 pCR3.1-Snail-Flg와 phosphorylation-resistant mutant Snail vector인 pCR3.1-S104, 107A Snail-Flg을 이용하여 Snail을 과발현 시킨 경우 ERK1/2의 활성에는 영향을 주지 않는 반면 PTEN 발현억제 및 불활성화, 그리고 Akt/PKB 활성화가 유도됨을 관찰하였다. 또한, Snail은 5-FU에 의한 p53의 발현을 억제한다는 사실을 확인하였다. 따라서 Snail은 prosurvival kinase인 Akt/PKB의 활성화와 p53 억제를 통해 5-FU에 의한 세포사멸을 세포괴사로 전환하는 것으로 생각된다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권11호
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• pp.4539-4543
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• 2014

Since the epigenetic alteration in tumor cells can be reversed by the dietary polyphenol quercetin (Q) or butyrate (B) with chemopreventive activity, suggesting that Q or B can be used for chemopreventive as well as therapeutic agent against tumors. In this study the polyphenol flavonoid quercetin (Q) or sodium butyrate (B) suppressed human esophageal 9706 cancer cell growth in dose dependent manner, and Q combined with B (Q+B) could further inhibit Eca9706 cell proliferation than that induced by Q or B alone, compared with untreated control group (C) in MTT assay. The reverse expressions of global DNMT1, $NF-{\kappa}Bp65$, HDAC1 and Cyclin D1 were down-regulated, while expressions of caspase-3 and $p16INK4{\alpha}$ were up-regulated, compared with the C group in immunoblotting; the down-regulated HDAC1-IR (-immunoreactivity) with nuclear translocation, and up-regulated E-cadherin-IR demonstrated in immunocytochemistry treated by Q or B, and Q+B also displayed further negatively and positively modulated effects compared with C group. The order of methylation specific (MS) PCR of $p16INK4{\alpha}$: C>B/Q>Q+B group, while the order of E-cadherin expression level was contrary, Q+B>Q/B>C group. Thus, Q/B, especially Q+B display reverse effect targeting both altered DNA methylation and histone acetylation, acting as histone deacetylase inhibitor mediated via epigenetic-$NF-{\kappa}B$ cascade signaling.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.2221-2224
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• 2014

Objective: To explore the relationship between expressions of cell adhesion molecules CD44 v6 and E-cadherin (E-cad) and lymphatic metastasis in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Materials and Methods: Eightyseven tissue samples obtained from patients with primary NSCLC were collected in our hospital from Dec., 2007 to Dec., 2012, and the expressions of CD44 v6 and E-cad gene proteins in these samples were detected by immunohistochemical method. Results: In the tissue without lymphatic metastasis, the positive expression rate of CD44 v6 was significantly lower, whereas the normal expression rate of E-cad was notably higher than that with lymphatic metastasis (55.6% vs. 78.4%, 47.2% vs. 21.6%), and both differences had statistical significance (P<0.05). Besides, CD44 v6 and E-cad expressions had a significant correlation in the NSCLC tissue with lymphatic metastasis (P<0.05). Conclusions: The positive expression of CD44 v6 and abnormal expression of E-cad may play a very important role in promoting lymphatic metastasis of NSCLC, with synergistic effect. Hence, detection of CD44 v6 and E-cad expressions is conductive to judging the lymphatic metastasis in NSCLC.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권10호
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• pp.5161-5165
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• 2012

Background: There are few molecular markers known to predict cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) prognosis. Smad7 has a certain relationship with epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), but its relevance to CCA in unclear. Therefore expression and clinical significance of Smad7 in CCA was the focus of this study. Methods: Expression of Smad7, E-cadherin and vimentin was assessed in 41 patients with CCA by immunohistochemistry and analyzed for associations with clinical parameters. Results: Smad7 and vimentin expression in the CCA tissue was dramatically higher than that in adjacent tissues. In addition, Smad7, vimentin and E-cadherin expression was significantly associated with CCA lymph node metastasis and perineural invasion($P{\leq}0.05$), but not other factors, such as gender, age, tumor location, tumor type and tumor differentiation degree (P>0.05). The overall survival and relapse-free survival rate was significantly higher in patients with negative Smad7 expression than those with positive Smad7 expression. Conclusion: EMT phenomena may occur in the process of CCA invasion and metastasis. Smad7, which was highly expressed in CCA, may be considered to be one feedback regulator in late stages and could have potential as a prognostic indicator for clinical assessment.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.122-130
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• 2009

선별한 신생혈관형성억제제는 EGCG보다도 제어 효과가 나은 천연산물들 중에서 전호, 파고지, 희첨 및 중심으로 그 기전을 밝히고자 하였다. 세포독성은 전호는 0.3 ppm에서 약간의 독성을 나타내었고, 파고지는 10 ppm까지는 독성을 나타내지 않았으며, 희첨 및 산수유는 25 ppm까지 독성을 나타내지 않았다. 세포부착억제작용은 신생혈관의 형성에 중요한 역할을 하기 때문에 cell adhesion 분자인 VCAM-1, ICAM-1 및 E-selectin들에 대하여 ELISA 법으로 살펴보았다. VCAM-1에 대한 천연산물의 작용은 전호 (0.2 ppm, 125%)>파고지 (0.5 ppm, 100%)>희첨 (5.0 ppm, 114%)> 산수유 (5.0 ppm, 111.8%)의 순으로 저해의 강도가 높으며, ICAM-1은 전호 (0.25 ppm, 130%)>파고지 (0.5 ppm, 100%)>희첨 (5.0 ppm, 138%)>산수유 (5.0 ppm, 66.7%)의 순으로 저해되는 것으로 나타났고, 그리고 E-Selectin은 전호 (0.25 ppm, 100%)> 파고지 (1.0 ppm, 128%)>희첨 (5.0 ppm, 120%)>산수유 (5.0 ppm, 100.7%)의 순으로 저해되는 것으로 나타났다. Western blot으로부터, 전호 추출물은 VE-cadherin과 ${\beta}$-catenin의 신호전달을 억제하였으며, 그 하위 신호 전달분자인 Akt도 억제하는 것으로 나타났고, 파고지는 ${\beta}$-catenin의 신호는 억제하지 않는 것으로 보이나, 그 하위그룹의 Akt의 신호전달을 억제하는 것으로 나타났다. 그리고, 희첨은 VE-Cadherin과 하위 그룹의 Akt를 농도의 증가에 따라 확실한 제어를 보이고 있음을 알 수 있었고, 산수유는 하위그룹의 Akt의 신호전달을 억제하는 것으로 나타났다. 4종류의 선택된 천연산물은 세포표면의 신호전달분자 그리고 그 하위 그룹의 Akt를 억제함으로써 NF-kB의 활성을 차단함으로써 신생혈관의 형성을 억제하는 것으로 판단된다. 따라서 4종류의 천연산물 전호, 파고지, 희첨 및 산수유는 전반적으로 낮은 농도에서 세포부착인자의 발현을 억제하였고, 신호전달 분자들을 억제함으로써 신생혈관 형성 억제에 따른 항비만제제로서 충분한 가능성을 보였다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제55권10호
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• pp.371-376
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• 2012

Purpose: Puromycin aminonucleoside (PAN) specifically injures podocytes, leading to foot process effacement, actin cytoskeleton disorganization, and abnormal distribution of slit diaphragm proteins. p130Cas is a docking protein connecting F-actin fibers to the glomerular basement membrane (GBM) and adapter proteins in glomerular epithelial cells (GEpCs; podocytes). We investigated the changes in the p130Cas expression level in the PAN-induced pathological changes of podocytes in vitro. Methods: We observed changes in the p130Cas expression in cultured rat GEpCs and mouse podocytes treated with various concentrations of PAN and antioxidants, including probucol, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and vitamin C. The changes in the p130Cas expression level were analyzed using confocal immunofluorescence imaging, Western blotting, and polymerase chain reaction. Results: In the immunofluorescence study, p130Cas showed a diffuse cytoplasmic distribution with accumulation at distinct sites visible as short stripes and colocalized with P-cadherin. The fluorescences of the p130Cas protein were internalized and became granular by PAN administration in a dose-dependent manner, which had been restored by antioxidants, EGCG and vitamin C. PAN also decreased the protein and mRNA expression levels of p130Cas at high doses and in a longer exposed duration, which had been also reversed by antioxidants. Conclusion: These findings suggest that PAN modulates the quantitative and distributional changes of podocyte p130Cas through oxidative stress resulting in podocyte dysfunction.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.287-293
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• 2011

Objectives : The region of chromosome 5p14 is known to be associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The cadherin9 (CDH9) and cadherin10 (CDH10) genes are located in the region of chromosome 5p14 and reported to be associated with ASD in the Caucasian population. We performed an association study to identify if single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) located on the CDH9 and CDH10 genes are associated in the Korean population. Methods : Genomic DNA was extracted from the blood of 214 patients with ASD and 258 controls. SNPs selected from two genes were genotyped using an Illumina Golden-Gate Genotyping assay with VeraCode technology. Statistical analysis was performed using SAS and Plink software. Results : All controls and ASD patients were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. In the results of logistic regression analyses for the genotype model and the chi-square test for the allele model, we found that SNPs on the CDH9 and CDH10 genes were not associated with ASD. Conclusion : Our data suggests that the CDH9 and CDH10 genes are not associated with ASD in the Korean population.