• 대한한의학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.12-29
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• 2006

Background and Aims : Even though various strategies for cancer treatment have advanced with the remarkable development of genomic information and technology, it is far from giving relief to cancer patients. Recently there is accumulating evidence that the immune system is closely connected to anti-tumor defense mechanisms in a multistage process. This includes tumorigenesis, invasion, growth and metastasis. Cordyceps Militaris, a well-known oriental herbal medicine, is a parasitic fungus that has been used as an immune enhancing agent for a long period of time. However, little is known about the cancer-related immunomodulatory effects and anti-tumor activities. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effects of Cordyceps Militaris extract (CME) on immune modulating and anti-tumor activity. Materials and Methods : To elucidate the effects of CME on macrophage and natural killer (NK) cell activity, we analyzed nitric oxide (NO) production, NK cytotoxicity and gene expression of cytokines related with macrophages and NK cell activity. Results and Conclusions : CME activated and promoted macrophage production of NO. It also enhanced gene expression of IL-1 and iNOS in RAW 264.7 cells. CME promoted cytotoxicity of NK cells against YAC-1 cells and enhanced NK cell related gene expression such as IL-1, IL-2, IL-12, iNOS, IFN-${\gamma}$ and　TNF-${\alpha}$ in mice splenocytes. It also Promoted protein expression of IL-10, IL-12, IFN-${\gamma}$ and TNF-${\alpha}$ in mice splenocytes and inhibited lung tumor metastasis induced by CT-26 cell line compared with the control group. From these results, it could be concluded that CME is an effective herbal drug for modulating the immune system and anti-cancer treatment by promoting macrophage and NK cell activity.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.140-151
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• 2005

Objectives: Cinnamomi Ramulus (CR), the young twig of Cinnamomum loureirri nees, has been used for treating symptoms related to pain, rheumatic arthritis and inflammation in Korean herb medicine. This study was carried out to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of CR in vivo and in vitro. Methods: Extracts of CR were prepared and the chemical components of the extracts were examined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The extracts were administrated to the rat paw edema model induced by carrageenan to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of CR. The expressions of nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 were also quantified in lipopolysaccharide(LPS)­induced RAW 264.7 macrophages to survey the effect of CR in vitro. The main components were cinnamaldehyde and coumarin. Results: We examined the anti-inflammatory activity of the $80\%$ ethanol extract of Cinnamomi Ramulus in vivo by using carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model. Maximum inhibition of $54.91\%$ was noted at the dose of l1000mg/kg after 2 hours of drug administration in carrageenan-induced rat paw edema and this showed a potent anti-inflammatory effect. Conclusions: The results showed that Cinnamomi Ramulus suppressed dose-dependently LPS-induced NO production in RAW 264.7 macrophages and also decreased iNOS protein expression. Cinnamomi Ramulus also showed a significant inhibitory effect in LPS-induced PGE2 production and COX-2 expression.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제61권8호
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• pp.258-263
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• 2018

Purpose: Macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) is characterized by prolonged fever and radiological progression despite macrolide treatment. Few studies have examined serum procalcitonin (PCT) level in children with MPP. We aimed to investigate the association of acute inflammation markers including PCT with clinical parameters in children with MPP. Methods: A total of 147 children were recruited. The diagnosis of MPP relied on serial measurement of IgM antibody against mycoplasma and/or polymerase chain reaction. We evaluated the relationships between C-reactive protein (CRP), PCT, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels and white blood cell (WBC) counts, and clinical severity of the disease. We used multivariate logistic regression analysis to estimate the odds ratio for prolonged fever (>3 days after admission) and hospital stay (> 6 days), comparing quintiles 2-5 of the PCT levels with the lowest quintile. Results: The serum PCT and CRP levels were higher in children with fever and hospital stay than in those with fever lasting ${\leq}3days$ after admission and hospital stay ${\leq}6days$. CRP level was higher in segmental/lobar pneumonia than in bronchopneumonia. The LDH level and WBC counts were higher in children with fever lasting for >3 days before compared to those with fever lasting for ${\leq}3days$. The highest quintile of PCT levels was associated with a significantly higher risk of prolonged fever and/or hospital stay than the lowest quintile. Conclusion: Serum PCT and CRP levels on admission day were associated with persistent fever and longer hospitalization in children with MPP.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.1239-1248
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• 2004

The methylotrophic yeast Hansenula polymorpha has been extensively studied as a model organism for methanol metabolism and peroxisome biogenesis. Recently, this yeast has also attracted attention as a promising host organism for recombinant protein production. Here, we describe the fabrication and evaluation of a DNA chip spotted with 382 open reading frames (ORFs) of H. polymorpha. Each ORF was PCR-amplified using gene-specific primer sets, of which the forward primers had 5'-aminolink. The PCR products were printed in duplicate onto the aldehyde-coated slide glasses to link only the coding strands to the surface of the slide via covalent coupling between amine and aldehyde groups. With the partial genome DNA chip, we compared efficiency of direct and indirect cDNA target labeling methods, and found that the indirect method, using fluorescent-labeled dendrimers, generated a higher hybridization signal-to-noise ratio than the direct method, using cDNA targets labeled by incorporation of fluorescence-labeled nucIeotides during reverse transcription. In addition, to assess the quality of this DNA chip, we analyzed the expression profiles of H. polymorpha cells grown on different carbon sources, such as glucose and methanol, and also those of cells treated with the superoxide­generating drug, menadione. The profiles obtained showed a high-level induction of a set of ORFs involved in methanol metabolism and oxidative stress response in the presence of methanol and menadione, respectively. The results demonstrate the sensitivity and reliability of our arrays to analyze global gene expression changes of H. polymorpha under defined environmental conditions.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.442-451
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 미야베 에탄올 추출물의 항염증 활성을 확인하기 위해 LPS로 활성화된 RAW 264.7 세포와 croton-oil로 유도된 귀부종 동물 모델을 이용하였다. 그 결과, SMYEE 50 및 $100{\mu}g/ml$ 농도처리 시, LPS로 유도된 염증반응에서 $NF-{\kappa}B$ 활성 억제와 더불어 MAPKs의 인산화를 효과적으로 억제함을 보였다. LPS에 의해 증가된 NO와 전염증성 사이토카인의 분비량도 농도 의존적으로 감소하였다. 또한 SMYEE는 croton oil로 부종을 유발한 마우스모델에서 귀부종 억제효과를 나타내었고, 조직의 진피 두께 및 mast cell의 수가 현저히 감소하였음을 확인하였다. 이를 통해 SMYEE는 염증 반응의 전사인자인 $NF-{\kappa}B$ 및 MAPKs의 활성을 조절함으로써 iNOS와 COX-2의 발현 및 전염증성 매개인자인 NO, IL-6, $TNF-{\alpha}$ 및 $IL-1{\beta}$의 분비를 억제하여 항염증 활성을 가지는 것을 확인하였다. 현재까지 미야베 모자반내의 항염증 효능 물질에 관한 연구는 보고되지 않고 있으며 향후 실험을 통해 미야베 모자반 에탄올 추출물로부터 항염증 효과를 가지는 유효성분을 밝히기 위한 분리 연구를 진행할 예정이다.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.479-487
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• 2016

대식세포에 대하여 구멍갈파래 에탄올 추출물의 독성결과를 확인해본 결과 독성은 나타나지 않았으며, LPS에 의하여 유도되는 NO와 염증성 cytokine의 분비량은 구멍갈파래 에탄올 추출물의 농도 의존적으로 감소함을 확인하였다. 또한 구멍갈파래 에탄올 추출물로 인해 $NF-{\kappa}B$ 및 MAPKs의 신호전달을 억제함으로써 염증매개성 물질의 발현 억제에 효과가 있는지 알아본 결과, 구멍갈파래 에탄올 추출물은 각각 iNOS, COX-2, $NF-{\kappa}B$ 및 MAPKs의 활성을 효과적으로 억제하였고 그에 따른 염증 매개인자들의 생성도 효과적으로 억제되는 것을 확인하였다. 마지막으로 추출물이 마우스 귀부종에 미치는 영향을 살펴본 결과, 대조군의 경피와 진피의 두께에 비해 추출물 처리군의 조직 두께가 상대적으로 현저히 줄어들었으며 귀 조직에 침윤된 mast cell의 감소에도 추출물이 그 효과를 현저하게 나타냄을 확인하였다. 본 연구결과들을 종합해 보았을 때, 구멍갈파래의 에탄올 추출물은 항염증 활성을 가지는 새로운 천연물질로 이용 가능하여 고부가 가치 제품 개발이 가능한 천연 소재로 판단된다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.50-55
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• 2017

본 연구는 축산물에 사용되는 식용유지의 기준설정을 위하여 모니터링을 실시하였다. 축산물에 사용되는 유지(대두유, 카놀라유, 팜유, 돈지)를 선정하여 식품공전에 고시되고 있는 규격과 비교하여보았다. 상관관계를 구축하여 축산물에 사용되는 식용유지와 일반식품에 사용되는 식용유지의 신선도여부를 파악하였으며, 축산식품과 일반식품의 사용유지 실험값 비교분석을 통한 식품공전에 따른 유지기준(산가 2.5 mg KOH/g 이하, 과산화물가 50 meq/kg 이하)을 축산물에도 적용 가능한 지의 여부를 검토하였다. 또한 튀김유지 뿐만 아니라, 유지별 튀김횟수에 따른 튀김식품에 대한 산가, 과산화물가 값을 측정하여 축산물(돈까스)이 일반식품(냉동감자)보다 적은 튀김횟수에서 일반식품의 산가 기준치(5.0 mg KOH/g), 과산화물가 기준치(60 meq/kg)에 도달하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 본 연구를 통하여 축산물에 사용되는 유지의 기준 규격마련을 위한 기초자료로 사용될 수 있다.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.28-47
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• 2011

Objectives: This study was performed to investigate the effects of Angelicae gigantis Radix (AGR) which is one of the most useful herbal-drug to treat patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Oriental medicine on gene expression of ovary tissue. Methods: The effects of AGR on gene expression of ovary tissue resected from PCOS induced rats using single injection of $\ss$-Estradiol 17-valerate (EV) was measured using microarray technique, and the functional analysis on these genes was conducted. Results: Total 2,812 genes were up-regulated or down-regulated, 1,421 genes were up-regulated, 1,391 genes were down-regulated by induction of PCOS. Up-regulated genes were mainly involved in biological function such as cell signalling pathways and inflammatory response. Expression levels of 1,442 genes were restored to those of naive animals by administration of AGR. 558 genes were restored to those of naive animals, which were lowered by induction of PCOS. 884 genes were lowered to naive levels, which were elevated by induction of PCOS. The functions of restored genes were partially involved in the restoration of expression levels, which were changed by induction of PCOS. Especially, up-regulated gene by induction of PCOS were mainly involved in these changes. These results mean restorative effects of AGR on damaged functions by induction of PCOS. The network of total protein interactions was measured using cytoscape program, and some key molecules, such as IRS2, MCM10, ORC2L related in up-regulated genes, CTBP2, CD44, RHOA, related in down-regulated genes that can be used for elucidation of therapeutical mechanism of medicine in future were identified. Conclusion: Restored genes by AGR were thought to have common pathways related in regulation of gene expressions. Especially, genes in restored expression levels by AGR, which were up-regulated by induction of PCOS, were regulated by 9 of common transcription factors, genes in restored expression levels by AGR, which were down-regulated by induction of PCOS, were involved in 25 of common transcription factors.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.149-155
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• 2011

본 실험은 전통발효식품인 청국장의 기능성 및 품질향상을 위한 기초자료를 제공하기 위하여 생약초(표고버섯, 더덕, 어성초) 추출물을 각각 동량 섞어 제조한 것을 청국장환에 10%, 20% 및 30% 첨가하여 제조한 다음 이들의 이화학적 특성을 조사하였다. 생약초 추출물 첨가량이 증가함에 따라 색도 중 L값과 b값은 다소 증가하였으며, pH의 경우 약간 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 일반성분 중 조단백질, 조지방과 조섬유 함량은 생약초 첨가수준이 높을수록 다소 감소하였으며, 수분과 회분은 증가하였다. 구성 아미노산 함량은 glutamic acid > aspartic acid > leucime > arginine 순이었으며, 지방산 조성의 경우 linolenic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid 순으로 나타났다. 경도의 경우 추출물 첨가수준이 증가할수록 감소하는 결과를 보였다. 더덕의 지표 성분인 조사포닌과 어성호에 많이 함유된 쿼세틴 함량을 분석한 결과 생약초 함량이 증가할수록 증가하는 정의 상관관계를 보여 생약초 추출물 30% 첨가구가 가장 많은 함량 분포를 보였다. 첨가수준별 청국장의 관능검사를 실시한 결과 생약초 추출물 20% 첨가하여 제조한 제품이 기호도면에서 가장 좋은 점수를 받았다. 이상의 결과로 보아 생약초 추출물 첨가한 청국장환은 추출물 함량이 증가할수록 영양성분이나 기능성 물질의 함량이 대부분 증가하는 것으로 나타났고, 관능검사를 실시한 결과 생약초 추출물을 20% 첨가하여 제조한 청국장환 제품이 기호도면에서 가장 좋은 제품으로 판단되어, 소비자들의 기호도를 고려한 최종 제품은 생약초 추출물을 20% 까지 첨가하여 제조하는 것이 가장 좋은 제품으로 나타났으며 이러한 사실은 여러 가지 생약초가 갖는 장점 등을 청국장환에 적용할 수 있는 가능성을 시사한다고 볼 수 있다.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.127-133
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• 2011

The Epstein-Barr virus-transformed lymphoblastoid cell line (LCL) is one of the major genomic resources for human genetics and immunological studies. Use of LCLs is currently extended to pharmacogenetic studies to investigate variations in human gene expression as well as drug responses between individuals. We evaluated four common internal controls for gene expression analysis of selected hematopoietic transcriptional regulatory genes between B cells and LCLs. In this study, the expression pattern analyses showed that TBP (TATA box-binding protein) is a suitable internal control for normalization, whereas GAPDH (glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase) is not a good internal control for gene expression analyses of hematopoiesis-related genes between B cells and LCLs at different subculture passages. Using the TBP normalizer, we found significant gene expression changes in selected hematopoietic transcriptional regulatory genes (downregulation of RUNX1, RUNX3, CBFB, TLE1, and NOTCH2 ; upregulation of MSC and PLAGL2) between B cells and LCLs at different passage numbers. These results suggest that these hematopoietic transcriptional regulatory genes are potential cellular targets of EBV infection, contributing to EBV-mediated B-cell transformation and LCL immortalization.