• 원예과학기술지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.575-584
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• 2015

건조 스트레스는 작물의 생존과 생산성을 결정하는데 매우 중요한 환경요인이다. 본 연구의 목적은 배추에서 신규 건조 스트레스 저항성 유전자를 동정 검정하는 것이다. 건조 스트레스 하에서 생육된 지부('Chiifu') 배추를 이용하여 제작된 KBGP-24K 마이크로어레이 데이터 분석을 통해 738개의 건조 반응 유전자 중 기능은 밝혀져 있지 않지만, 건조 스트레스 하에서 발현량이 6배 이상 크게 증가한 1개의 유전자를 선발하여 BrDSR(B. rapa Drought Stress Resistance)이라 명명하였다. 이의 검정을 위해 내혼계배추('CT001')에서 BrDSR을 동정한 결과 438bp의 오픈리딩프레임과 145개의 아미노산을 가지고 있음을 확인하였고, 동정된 완전장의 cDNA 염기서열은 형질전환용 과발현 vector인 'pSL100' 제작에 이용하였다. BrDSR이 식물체에서 건조 스트레스 저항성을 향상시켜줄 수 있는지 분석하기 위해 담배 형질전환을 수행하였다. PCR과 DNA 블롯 분석으로 선발된 T1 세대 담배 형질전환체들을 대상으로 quantitative real-time RT PCR 분석을 수행한 결과, 형질전환체의 BrDSR 발현량은 비형질 전환체 보다 2.6배까지 증가하였다. 또한 건조처리 10일째 수행한 표현형 분석에서 BrDSR이 발현되는 담배 형질전환체들이 비형질전환체들 보다 우수한 건조 저항성을 보였다. 연구 결과들을 종합하면 BrDSR은 건조 스트레스 하에서 식물의 생장과 생존에 효과적인 저항성 기능을 할 것으로 기대된다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.737-743
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• 2015

In order to examine the prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection in wild rodents and insectivores of South Korea and to assess their potential role as a source of human cryptosporidiosis, a total of 199 wild rodents and insectivore specimens were collected from 10 regions of South Korea and screened for Cryptosporidium infection over a period of 2 years (2012-2013). A nested-PCR amplification of Cryptosporidium oocyst wall protein (COWP) gene fragment revealed an overall prevalence of 34.2% (68/199). The sequence analysis of 18S rRNA gene locus of Cryptosporidium was performed from the fecal and cecum samples that tested positive by COWP amplification PCR. As a result, we identified 4 species/genotypes; chipmunk genotype I, cervine genotype I, C. muris, and a new genotype which is closely related to the bear genotype. The new genotype isolated from 12 Apodemus agrarius and 2 Apodemus chejuensis was not previously identified as known species or genotype, and therefore, it is supposed to be a novel genotype. In addition, the host spectrum of Cryptosporidium was extended to A. agrarius and Crosidura lasiura, which had not been reported before. In this study, we found that the Korean wild rodents and insectivores were infected with various Cryptosporidium spp. with large intra-genotypic variationa, indicating that they may function as potential reservoirs transmitting zoonotic Cryptosporidium to livestock and humans.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.907-915
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• 2014

Alpha-lipoic acid (${\alpha}$-LA) is not only involved in energy metabolism, but is also a powerful antioxidant that can protect against hepatic oxidative stress induced by some drugs, toxins, or under various physiological and pathophysiological conditions. Here, we investigated the effect of ${\alpha}$-LA against liver oxidative damage in broilers exposed to aflatoxin $B_1$ ($AFB_1$). Birds were randomly divided into four groups and assigned different diets: basal diet, 300 mg/kg ${\alpha}$-LA supplementation in basal diet, diet containing 74 ${\mu}g/kg$ $AFB_1$, and 300 mg/kg ${\alpha}$-LA supplementation in diet containing 74 ${\mu}g/kg$ $AFB_1$, for 3 weeks. The results revealed that the addition of 300 mg/kg ${\alpha}$-LA protected against the liver function damage of broilers induced by chronic low dose of $AFB_1$ as estimated by a significant (p<0.05) change in levels of plasma total protein, albumin, alkaline phosphatase and the activities of liver glutamic-oxalacetic transaminase and glutamic-pyruvic transaminase. The histopathological analysis also showed that liver tissues were injured in the $AFB_1$ diet, but this effect was alleviated by the addition of 300 mg/kg ${\alpha}$-LA. Additionally, $AFB_1$ induced a profound elevation of oxidative stress in birds, as indicated by an increase in malondialdehyde level, a decrease in glutathione peroxidase activity and a depletion of the glutathione content in the liver. All of these negative effects were inhibited by treatment with ${\alpha}$-LA. Our results suggest that the inhibition of $AFB_1$-induced excess production of lipid peroxides and the maintenance of intracellular antioxidant status may play important roles in the protective effects of ${\alpha}$-LA against $AFB_1$-induced oxidative damage in the liver.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.166-176
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• 2020

Objective: An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of L-arginine (L-Arg) and N-carbamoylglutamic acid (NCG) on the growth, metabolism, immunity and community of cecal bacterial flora of weanling and young rabbits. Methods: Eighteen normal-grade male weanling Japanese White rabbits (JWR) were selected and randomly divided into 6 groups with or without L-Arg and NCG supplementation. The whole feeding process was divided into weanling stage (day 37 to 65) and young stage (day 66 to 85). The effects of L-Arg and NCG on the growth, metabolism, immunity and development of the ileum and jejunum were compared via nutrient metabolism experiments and histological assessment. The different communities of cecal bacterial flora affected by L-Arg and NCG were assessed using high-throughput sequencing technology and bioinformatics analysis. Results: The addition of L-Arg and NCG enhanced the growth of weanling and young rabbit by increasing the nitrogen metabolism, protein efficiency ratio, and biological value, as well as feed intake and daily weight gain. Both L-Arg and NCG increased the concentration of immunoglobulin A (IgA), IgM, and IgG. NCG was superior to L-Arg in promoting intestinal villus development by increasing villus height, villus height/crypt depth index, and reducing the crypt depth. The effects of L-Arg and NCG on the cecal bacterial flora were mainly concentrated in different genera, including Parabacteroides, Roseburia, dgA-11_gut_group, Alistipes, Bacteroides, and Ruminococcaceae_UCG-005. These bacteria function mainly in amino acid transport and metabolism, energy production and conversion, lipid transport and metabolism, recombination and repair, cell cycle control, cell division, and cell motility. Conclusion: L-Arg and NCG can promote the growth and immunity of weanling and young JWR, as well as effecting the jejunum and ileum villi. L-Arg and NCG have different effects in the promotion of nutrient utilization, relieving inflammation and enhancing adaptability through regulating microbial community.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제24권12호
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• pp.1291-1300
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 참전복(Haliotis discus hannai)의 대용량 염기서열 분석을 통해 peroxiredoxin (Prx) 2 유전자의 full length의 cDNA를 동정하였다. 참전복 Prx 2 유전자의 총 길이는 1,052 bp로 597 bp의 open reading frame는 총 199개의 아미노산을 코딩하고 있으며 분자량은 22 kDa, 등전점은 7.58로 예측되었다. 참전복 Prx 2 아미노산서 열에는 typical 2-Cys Prx의 특징을 갖는 motif와 효소활성에 중요한 cysteine잔기가 매우 보존되어 있었다. 참전복 Prx 2 아미노산 서열은 다른 종의 Prx 2와 64~99% 유사하였고, 특히 패류의 Prx 2와 가장 유사성이 높았다. 참전복 Prx 2 유전자의 mRNA는 관찰된 모든 조직에서 발현하고 있었으며, 특히 외투막, 아가미, 족부, 간췌장, 소화관에서 높은 발현이 확인되었다. 참전복의 Prx 2는 비브리오균으로 감염시킨 전복의 혈구세포에서 감염 후 1시간 째 발현이 증가했다가 서서히 감소하였고, 간췌장 조직에서는 감염 6시간 경과 후 발현 정도가 최고로 증가했다가 감소하였다. 따라서 typical 2-Cys Prx의 특징을 잘 보존되어 있는 참전복 Prx 2는 병원균 감염에 따른 산화스트레스 조절에 관여하는 인자로 중요한 역할을 할 것으로 예상된다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제24권12호
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• pp.1269-1275
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• 2014

TALEN은 특정유전자를 표적 하여 knock-out 시킬 수 있는 새로운 개념의 유전자 클로닝 방법이다. TALEN 플라스미드에는 DNA binding 도메인과 Fok1 절단효소 기능이 융합되어 있기 때문에, genomic DNA 의 어느 부위라도 결합할 수 있고, 표적 염기서열을 절단하여 유전자 돌연변이를 유도할 수 있다. 본 연구에서 우리는 SETDB1 HMTase 유전자의 단백질 개시코돈 과 프로모터 -25 upstream 부위를 표적 하는 두 종의 TALEN constructs 를 제작하였다. 이를 위하여 두 단계의 클로닝이 진행되었다. 첫 번째는 모듈벡터에서 pFUS배열벡터로 표적서열을 옮겨 콜로니 PCR을 통해 smear밴드와 Esp1 제한 효소를 이용하여 약 1 kb의 insert가 들어 있음을 확인하였다. 두 번째는 배열 벡터로부터 TALEN 발현벡터로 옮기는 과정을 진행하였으며, 염기서열분석을 통해 확인하였다. 그 결과 최초의 고안된 모듈벡터 서열들이 약 100 bp 간격으로 배열되어 있음을 확인하였다. 제작된 TALEN-DBEX2 construct는 transfection을 통해 SETDB1의 발현이 사라지는 것을 확인하였고, T7E1 분석을 통하여 표적부위에서 돌연변이가 발생하였음을 추정할 수 있었다. 한편, TALEN-DBPR25 transfection을 통하여서도 SETDB1의 발현이 감소하는 현상을 확인 하였다. DBEX2, DBPR25를 이입시킨 HeLa 세포에서 세포 형태가 길어지는 현상을 관찰할 수 있었다. 그러므로 단백질 개시코돈 또는 -25 upstream을 표적 하는 TALEN knock-out 방법은 SETDB1 유전자의 기능연구에 매우 유용하다고 사료된다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.34-44
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• 1999

Ischemic damage in the selectively vulnerable populations of neurons is thought to be caused by an abnormal accumulation of intracellular calcium. It has been reported that the neurons, expressing specific calcium binding proteins, might effectively control intracellular calcium concentrations because of a high capacity to buffer intracellular calcium in the brain ischemic condition. It is uncertain that parvalbumin, one of the calcium binding proteins, can protect the neurons from the cerebral ischemic damage. Recently, treatment of kappa opioid agonists increased survival rate, improved neurological function, and decreased tissue damage under the cerebral ischemic condition. Many evidences indicate that these therapeutic effects might result from regulation of calcium concentration. This study was designed to analyze the changes of number in parvalbumin-positive neurons after cerebral ischemic damage according to timepoints after cerebral ischemic induction. In addition, we evaluated the effect of GR89696 (kappa opioid agonist) or naltrexone(non selective opioid antagonist) on the changes of number in parvalbumin expressing neurons under ischemic condition. Cerebral ischemia was induced by occluding the common carotid artery of experimental animals. The hippocampal areas were morphometrically analyzed at different time point after ischemic induction(1, 3, 5 days) by using immuno-histochemical technique and imaging analysis system. The number of parvalbumin-positive neurons in hippocampus was significantly reduced at 1 day after ischemia(p<0.05). Furthermore, the number of parvalbumin-immunoreactive neurons was dramatically reduced at 3 and 5 days after cerebral ischemic induction(p<0.05) as compared to 1 day group after ischemia, as well as sham control group. Significant reduction of parvalbumin positive neurons in CA1 region of hippocampus was observed at 1 day after cerebral ischemic induction. However, significant loss of MAP2 immunoreactivity was observed at 3 day after cerebral ischemia. The loss of parvalbumin-positive neurons and MAP2 immunoreactivity in CA1 region was prevented by pre-administration of GR89696 compared to that of saline-treated ischemic group. Furthermore, protective effect of GR89696 partially reversed by pre-treatment of naltrexone. These data indicate that parvalbumin-positive neurons more sensitively responded to cerebral ischemic damage than MAP2 protein. Moreover, this loss of parvalbumin-positive neurons was effectively prevented by the pretreatment of kappa opioid agonist. It was also suggested that the changes of number in parvalbumin-positive neurons could be used as the specific marker to analyze the degree of ischemic neuronal damage.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.74-92
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• 2005

Objectives/Methods : To analyze the effect of Injinchunggantang(IJCGT) to Interferon-${\alpha}/{\beta}$ signal transmission system in HepG2 cells, HepG2 Cell were treated with IJCGT. Also, revelation of MxA, 2'5'-OAS mRNA leaded by Interferon-${\alpha}/{\beta}$ and revelation and activation of Jak1, TYK1, and STAT 1, all main signal transmission factors, were analyzed. Results : The analysis resulted in the following 1. With interferon ${\alpha}/{\beta}$ there was no affect cell propagation of Hep G2 cells. With IJCGT alone, cell propagation of HepG2 was promoted, and cell propagation control function was recovered. 2. With interferon ${\alpha}/{\beta}$ cell death was unaffected. With IJCGT apoptosis of HepG2 cell was restrained, and the cell's reaction to interferon was unaffected. 3. With interferon ${\alpha}/{\beta}$ treatment mRNA revelation of MxA and 2'5'-OAS was induced. When HepG2 cells were injected with IJCGT without interferon ${\alpha}/{\beta}$ treatment, mRNA revelation of MxA and 2'5'-OAS increased in proportion to the treatment density. With pre-treatment of IJCGT, leaded with interferon ${\alpha}/{\beta}$, promoted revelation of MxA, 2'5' -OAS mRNA. 4. Though mRNA revelation of lakl, TYK1 and STAT1 was unaffected with IJCGT, activation of STAT1 was promoted with an increase of phosphorylation of STAT1 protein. With pre-treatment of IJCGT, Jak1, TYK2, STAT1 phosphorylation, leaded with interferon, strengthened. 5. TNF-a, IL-1b and LPS present, revelation of MxA and 2'5'-OAS mRNA leaded by interferon was restrained when HepG2 cells were treated with IJCGT, and the interferon signal transmission system restraint action leaded by inflammatory cytokines was moderated. Conclusion : These results support a role for IJGCT in promotion of anti-virus action through maintainance of the liver's sensibility toward interferon. A clinical study of an interferon treated patient treated also with IJGCT is needed to determine its efficacy.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권7호
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• pp.957-966
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• 2017

Objective: To understand the dynamic structure, function, and influence on nutrient metabolism in hosts, it was crucial to assess the genetic potential of gut microbial community in yaks of different ages. Methods: The denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) profiles and Illumina-based metagenomic sequencing on colon contents of 15 semi-domestic yaks were investigated. Unweighted pairwise grouping method with mathematical averages (UPGMA) clustering and principal component analysis (PCA) were used to analyze the DGGE fingerprint. The Illumina sequences were assembled, predicted to genes and functionally annotated, and then classified by querying protein sequences of the genes against the Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) database. Results: Metagenomic sequencing showed that more than 85% of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequences belonged to the phylum Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes, indicating that the family Ruminococcaceae (46.5%), Rikenellaceae (11.3%), Lachnospiraceae (10.0%), and Bacteroidaceae (6.3%) were dominant gut microbes. Over 50% of non-rRNA gene sequences represented the metabolic pathways of amino acids (14.4%), proteins (12.3%), sugars (11.9%), nucleotides (6.8%), lipids (1.7%), xenobiotics (1.4%), coenzymes, and vitamins (3.6%). Gene functional classification showed that most of enzyme-coding genes were related to cellulose digestion and amino acids metabolic pathways. Conclusion: Yaks' age had a substantial effect on gut microbial composition. Comparative metagenomics of gut microbiota in 0.5-, 1.5-, and 2.5-year-old yaks revealed that the abundance of the class Clostridia, Bacteroidia, and Lentisphaeria, as well as the phylum Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Lentisphaerae, Tenericutes, and Cyanobacteria, varied more greatly during yaks' growth, especially in young animals (0.5 and 1.5 years old). Gut microbes, including Bacteroides, Clostridium, and Lentisphaeria, make a contribution to the energy metabolism and synthesis of amino acid, which are essential to the normal growth of yaks.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.181-191
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• 2008

목 적: 본 연구에서는 에스트로겐 수용체의 agonist로 작용할 수 있는 내분비계 교란물질인 bisphenol A (BPA)가 정소 내 세포들의 유전자 발현 및 세포자멸사에 미치는 영향을 관찰하였다. 연구방법: 그룹 I의 7주령 수컷 생쥐들에는 sesame oil에 녹인 BPA를 1 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg를 1회 복강주사하여 급성 영향을 조사하였고, 그룹 II의 생쥐들에는 BPA 10 ${\mu}g/kg$, 1 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg를 하루에 1회씩 14일간 피하주사하여 장기적 효과를 보았다. 생쥐의 정소를 채취하여 정소의 다양한 표지유전자들의 발현을 RT-PCR로 조사하였고, 조직학적 관찰, 형광면역염색법과 TUNEL 염색을 수행하였다. 결 과: RT-PCR 결과, 정소의 표지유전자 중 특이적으로 Leydig cell의 표지유전자인 LHR가 고농도의 BPA 처리군에서 감소되어 있었다. 정원세포 표지유전자인 ERM은 장기간 BPA를 주사 받은 생쥐들의 정소에서 감소되었다. 1회의 BPA를 주사 받은 그룹에서는 조직학적 영향은 없는 것으로 보였다. 또한 세포자멸사의 표지인 Bax가 Leydig cell이 존재하는 정소의 interstitial area에서 BPA에 의해 증가된 것을 관찰하였으며 이는 TUNEL 염색이 positive하게 나타난 부분과 일치하였다. 결 론: 본 연구는 BPA가 정소에서 주로 Leydig cell에 영향을 주며 이는 Leydig cell이 에스트로겐 수용체와 에스트로겐 합성효소를 발현하는 내분비 세포라는 사실에 부합되는 것으로, 차후 그 분자적 기작을 밝히는 연구로 이어져야 할 것이다.