• BMB Reports
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• 제41권9호
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• pp.651-656
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• 2008

A mouse with cataract, Kec, was generated from N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea (ENU) mutagenesis. Cataract in the Kec mouse was observable at about 5 weeks after birth and this gradually progressed to become completely opaque by 12 weeks. Dissection microscopy revealed that vacuoles with a radial or irregular shape were located primarily in the cortex of the posterior and equatorial regions of the lens. At the late stage, the lens structure was distorted, but not ruptured. This cataract phenotype was inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. We performed a genetic linkage analysis using 133 mutant and 67 normal mice produced by mating Kec mutant (BALB/c) and F1 (C57BL/6 $\times$ Kec) mice. The Kec locus was mapped to the 3 cM region encompassed by D14Mit34 and D14Mit69. In addition we excluded coding sequences of 9 genes including Rcbtb2, P2ry5, Itm2b, Med4, Nudt15, Esd, Lcp1, Slc25a30, and 2810032E02Rik as the candidate gene that causes cataract in the Kec mouse.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.53-65
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• 2006

Calcium concentration in the bone resorption lacunae is high and is in the mM concentration range. Both osteoblast and osteoclast have calcium sensing receptor in the cell surface, suggesting the regulatory role of high extracellular calcium in bone metabolism. In vitro, high extracellular calcium stimulated osteoclastogenesis in coculture of mouse osteoblasts and bone marrow cells. Therefore we examined the genes that were commonly regulated by both high extracellular calcium and $1,25(OH)_2vitaminD_3(VD3)$ by using mouse oligo 11 K gene chip. In the presence of 10 mM $[Ca^{2+}]e$ or 10 nM VD3, mouse calvarial osteoblasts and bone marrow cells were co-cultured for 4 days when tartrate resistant acid phosphatase-positive multinucleated cells start to appear. Of 11,000 genes examined, the genes commonly regulated both by high extracellular calcium and by VD3 were as follows; 1) the expression of genes which were osteoclast differentiation markers or were associated with osteoclastogenesis were up-regulated both by high extracellular calcium and by VD3; trap, mmp9, car2, ctsk, ckb, atp6b2, tm7sf4, rab7, 2) several chemokine and chemokine receptor genes such as sdf1, scya2, scyb5, scya6, scya8, scya9, and ccr1 were up-regulated both by high extracellular calcium and by VD3, 3) the genes such as mmp1b, mmp3 and c3 which possibly stimulate bone resorption by osteoclast, were commonly up-regulated, 4) the gene such as c1q and msr2 which were related with macrophage function, were commonly down-regulated, 5) the genes which possibly stimulate osteoblast differentiation and/or mineralization of extracellular matrix, were commonly down-regulated; slc8a1, admr, plod2, lox, fosb, 6) the genes which possibly suppress osteoblast differentiation and/or mineralization of extracellular matrix, were commonly up-regulated; s100a4, npr3, mme, 7) the genes such as calponin 1 and tgfbi which possibly suppress osteoblast differentiation and/or mineralization of extracellular matrix, were up-regulated by high extracellular calcium but were down-regulated by VD3. These results suggest that in coculture condition, both high extracellular calcium and VD3 commonly induce osteoclastogenesis but suppress osteoblast differentiation/mineralization by regulating the expression of related genes.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.115-124
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• 2016

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: This is the first study to identify common genetic factors associated with the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and body mass index (BMI) in obese Korean women including overweight. This will be a basic study for future research of obese gene-BMR interaction. SUBJECTS/METHODS: The experimental design was 2 by 2 with variables of BMR and BMI. A genome-wide association study (GWAS) of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) was conducted in the overweight and obesity (BMI > $23kg/m^2$) compared to the normality, and in women with low BMR (< 1426.3 kcal/day) compared to high BMR. A total of 140 SNPs reached formal genome-wide statistical significance in this study (P < $1{\times}10^{-4}$). Surveys to estimate energy intake using 24-h recall method for three days and questionnaires for family history, a medical examination, and physical activities were conducted. RESULTS: We found that two NRG3 gene SNPs in the 10q23.1 chromosomal region were highly associated with BMR (rs10786764; $P=8.0{\times}10^{-7}$, rs1040675; $2.3{\times}10^{-6}$) and BMI (rs10786764; $P=2.5{\times}10^{-5}$, rs10786764; $6.57{\times}10^{-5}$). The other genes related to BMI (HSD52, TMA16, MARCH1, NRG1, NRXN3, and STK4) yielded P < $10{\times}10^{-4}$. Five new loci associated with BMR and BMI, including NRG3, OR8U8, BCL2L2-PABPN1, PABPN1, and SLC22A17 were identified in obese Korean women (P < $1{\times}10^{-4}$). In the questionnaire investigation, significant differences were found in the number of starvation periods per week, family history of stomach cancer, coffee intake, and trial of weight control in each group. CONCLUSION: We discovered several common BMR- and BMI-related genes using GWAS. Although most of these newly established loci were not previously associated with obesity, they may provide new insights into body weight regulation. Our findings of five common genes associated with BMR and BMI in Koreans will serve as a reference for replication and validation of future studies on the metabolic rate.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제65권6호
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• pp.1308-1322
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• 2023

Minerals is required small amounts among various nutrients, but it has a significant impact on sow longevity and reproduction performance. This study was carried out to see the beneficial effects of marine-derived Ca-Mg complex on the reproductive performance of sows during four-parity periods. Seventy-two gilts ([Yorkshire × Landrace] × Duroc), with an average body weight of 181 kg, were randomly allocated to three groups; CON (basal diet), 0.3LC (CON - MgO - 0.3% limestone + 0.4% Ca-Mg complex), and 0.7LC (CON - MgO - 0.7% limestone + 0.4% Ca-Mg complex). During parity 3 and 4, the expression level of SCD gene was lower in the umbilical cord of piglets born to 0.3LC and 0.7LC sows compared with the CON sows. During parity 2, 3 and 4, SLC2A2 and FABP4 gene expressions were higher in the umbilical cord of piglets born to 0.7LC sows and the placenta of sows from 0.3LC groups, respectively. Ca-Mg complex increased (p < 0.05) Ca and Mg concentrations in sows and their piglets' serum as well as in colostrum regardless of parities. The serum vitamin D concentration was higher (p < 0.05) in their first parity, whereas serum prolactin and estrogen concentrations were higher (p < 0.05) during the fourth and third parity, respectively. The growth hormone concentrations were higher (p < 0.05) in the piglets born to sows during the first and second parity. The fat and immunoglobulin A (IgA) concentrations in colostrum were higher (p < 0.05) during the third and fourth parity, respectively. A reduction (p < 0.05) in salivary cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine concentrations was observed in 0.3LC and 0.7LC sow groups compared with CON after farrowing regardless of parity, however before farrowing, a reduction in norepinephrine was observed. Before farrowing, the epinephrine and norepinephrine concentrations were higher (p < 0.05) during the first and second parity. After farrowing, the concentration of these hormones was higher during the second parity. Taken together, sows' parity and dietary Ca-Mg complex supplementation influenced serum metabolites, colostrum nutrients, stress hormones as well as the gene expressions related to lipid and glucose metabolism.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.167-175
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• 2021

Far-infrared rays (FIR) are known to have various effects on atoms and molecular structures within cells owing to their radiation and vibration frequencies. The present study examined the effects of FIR on gene expression related to glucose transport through microarray analysis in rat skeletal muscle cells, as well as on mitochondrial biogenesis, at high and low glucose conditions. FIR were emitted from a bio-active material coated fabric (BMCF). L6 cells were treated with 30% BMCF for 24 h in medium containing 25 or 5.5 mM glucose, and changes in the expression of glucose transporter genes were determined. The expression of GLUT3 (Slc2a3) increased 2.0-fold (p < 0.05) under 5.5 mM glucose and 30% BMCF. In addition, mitochondrial oxygen consumption and membrane potential (ΔΨm) increased 1.5- and 3.4-fold (p < 0.05 and p < 0.001), respectively, but no significant change in expression of Pgc-1a, a regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis, was observed in 24 h. To analyze the relationship between GLUT3 expression and mitochondrial biogenesis under FIR, GLUT3 was down-modulated by siRNA for 72 h. As a result, the ΔΨm of the GLUT3 siRNA-treated cells increased 3.0-fold (p < 0.001), whereas that of the control group increased 4.6-fold (p < 0.001). Moreover, Pgc-1a expression increased upon 30% BMCF treatment for 72 h; an effect that was more pronounced in the presence of GLUT3. These results suggest that FIR may hold therapeutic potential for improving glucose metabolism and mitochondrial function in metabolic diseases associated with insufficient glucose supply, such as type 2 diabetes.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권12호
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• pp.1930-1939
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 천연 식품으로부터 면역증진능을 갖는 식품 소재를 검색하기 위한 연구의 일환으로 골대사 약화 상태의 마우스에게 청국장 배합 사료를 투여했을 때 카제인 배합사료에 비하여 가질 수 있는 세포 매개성 면역능의 증강 효과를 규명하기 위한 목적으로 실시되었다. 제 1단계로서 난소적출군은 저칼슘 식이, Sham군은 AIN-76 식이를 6주간 공급한 후, 각 군을 청국장 배합 사료군 혹은 카제인 배합사료군으로 나누어 8주간 제 2단계의 식이를 공급하였다. 면역 지표로는 비장세포 증식능, 혈중 T 림프구 아형수와 혈중 사이토카인(IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IFN-${\gamma}$, TNF-${\alpha}$)의 분비량을 측정하였다. 그 결과 난소적출군에서 청국장배합 사료군의 비장 세포 증식능이 카제인 배합 사료군보다 유의적으로 높았으며, 혈중 T 림프구 아형 비율인 CD4/CD8의 비율도 청국장 배합 사료군에서 더 높았다. 혈중 사이토카인 분비량을 측정한 결과 난소적출군에서 청국장 배합 사료 투여군의 IL-6와 TNF-${\alpha}$ 분비량이 카제인 배합 사료 투여군에 비해 유의적으로 낮았다. 난소적출 마우스의 면역능에 청국장 배합 사료가 미치는 영향으로 카제인 배합사료에 비하여 비장 세포 증식능 활성화, 골 대사와 연관있는 대표적 사이토카인인 IL-6와 TNF-${\alpha}$ 분비 억제 및 조절 등을 들 수 있다. 뿐만 아니라, 체중 증가량을 조절하는 역할을 하는 것으로 관찰되었다. 따라서 청국장 배합 사료는 난소적출 마우스 면역계의 조절 기전에 작용하여 면역세포 활성을 촉진시키고 효과적으로 작용할 수 있으리라 사료된다. 이러한 연구 결과를 토대로 기능성 식품 개발에 기초연구 자료가 될 것으로 기대되며 향후 청국장의 면역 활성물질의 분리 및 동정을 위한 연구의 뒷받침이 될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.231-239
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• 2014

Background and objective: Pravastatin has been shown to have favorable risk-benefit profile when it is administered to hypercholesterolemic subjects to prevent cardiovascular events. However, subjects with impaired OATP1B1 activity may be more susceptible to pravastatin-induced muscle toxicity than subjects with normal OATP1B1 activity. A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effect of SLCO1B1 genetic polymorphism on pharmacokinetics of pravastatin. Method: Medline$^{(R)}$ and Embase$^{(R)}$ were searched for relevant studies until July 2013. The search terms used were pravastatin AND (SLCO1B1 OR OATP1B1 OR LST1 OR SLC21A6) AND (gene OR $genetic^*$ OR $genomic^*$ OR $pharmacogenet^*$ OR $pharmacogenom^*$ OR $polymorph^*$). Results: A meta-analysis of the area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of pravastatin in $SLCO1B1^*15$ and $SLCO1B1^*1a/^*1a$ was conducted. Five studies met all the inclusion criteria and methodological requirements. There was no statistically significant difference in the AUC value between $SLCO1B1^*15$ and $SLCO1B1^*1a/^*1a$ (p=0.728). However, $SLCO1B1^*15$ participants exhibited significantly higher AUC values than $SLCO1B1^*1b/^*1b$ carriers (p<0.001). In case of $SLCO1B1^*15^*15$ carriers, they had significantly higher AUC value than $SLCO1B1^*1a/^*1a$ subjects (p=0.002). Lastly, compared with to the subjects of $SLCO1B1^*1a/^*1a$, the carriers of heterozygous $SLCO1B1^*15$ increased the AUC value of pravastatin statistically significantly in Asian population (p=0.014). Conclusion: The present meta-analysis suggests that subjects with $SLCO1B1^*15$ are associated with increased AUC of pravastatin.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.299-307
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• 2011

본 연구는 수도권 매립예정 간척지 중 대규모의 유휴지에 농촌진흥청 국립식량과학원에서 특허 출원한 물억새의 일종인 거대억새1호, 간척지 자생 물억새 및 자생 갈대의 에너지 작물을 바이오에너지 생산 목적으로 쓰레기 매립 예정지에서 재배한 최초의 연구로서 매립예정 간척지의 적응성 및 활용가치가 높은 에너지 작물을 선정함과 동시에 간척지 토양의 하수슬러지 고화물 처리로 인한 에너지 작물의 생육 상태 모니터링 및 토양화학성의 변화를 조사하였다. 1. 각 시험구의 토양 pH범위는 6.7~8.3이었으며 하수슬러지 고화물을 처리한 시험구는 원지반토보다 낮은 pH를 나타내었다. 원지반토의 염농도는 하수슬러지 고화물을 처리한 시험구에 비해 높은 치환성 나트륨 함량을 보이며 높은 염농도를 나타내었다. 2. 하수슬러지 고화물 처리구의 토양 유기물 함량은 재식 초기에는 원지반토에 비해 4배와 7배 높았고, 생육후기에도 2.9~5.6%로 원지반토의 0.75%에 비해 많았다. 3. 각 시험구의 에너지 작물 생육조사결과 거대억새1호가 다른 에너지 작물에 비해 간척지 토양에 하수슬러지 고화물을 투입한 시험구에 대한 적응력이 우수한 것으로 판단되었다. 4. 간척지에 하수슬러지 고화물의 투입으로 인하여 염해 완충능이 향상되는 등 토양이화학성이 개선되었으며, 에너지 작물의 생육이 원지반토에 비해 양호했던 점을 보아 매립예정 간척지의 토양 복토제로서 활용 가능성을 확인하였다. 5. 각 시험구의 에너지 작물 수확 후 마른줄기 수량을 조사한 결과 거대억새1호는 타 에너지 작물에 비해 가장 높은 바이오매스량을 나타내며, 거대억새1호는 바이오에너지 생산을 위한 최적의 에너지 작물임을 확인하였다.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.238-247
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• 2012

1. 각 시험구에서 재배 2년째 시기별 에너지작물의 초장을 조사한 결과, 하수슬러지 고화물을 처리한 시험구에서의 에너지작물 중 거대 1호의 생육이 가장 우수하였으며 원지반토에서는 생육이 미비하였다. 2. 원지반토의 거대 1호 초장은 재배 1년차 97 cm에서 2년차 229 cm로 141% 증가하여 성장폭이 하수슬러지 고화물을 처리한 두 시험구의 거대 1호에 비해 우수하였다. 3. 각 시험구의 토양 pH는 하수슬러지 고화물을 처리한 후 2년이 경과하여도 일정하게 pH 7.2~8.4의 수준을 유지하고 있었다. 원지반토의 염농도는 하수슬러지 고화물을 처리한 두 시험구에 비해 월등히 높은 것으로 나타났으며 원지반토의 평균 염농도(0.27%)는 1년차의 염분 농도(0.31%)와 비교하여 조금 감소한 것으로 나타났다. 4. 원지반토의 평균 치환성 나트륨(Ex. Na) 함량은 8.99 $cmol^+\;kg^{-1}$으로 하수슬러지 고화물 혼합구의 평균치(0.7 $cmol^+\;kg^{-1}$)에 비해 약 12배 높았으며, 하수슬러지 고화물을 처리한 두 시험구에 비해 월등히 높았다. 5. 하수슬러지 고화물 처리 후 에너지작물 재배 1년차와 2년차 동일시기(5월, 11월)의 토양 유기물 함량은 1년차에 비해 2년차 증가하였음을 알 수 있었고, 특히 하수슬러지 고화물 복토구의 유기물 함량의 증가폭이 가장 우수하였다. 6. 간척지 토양에 하수슬러지 고화물 처리는 토양 무기양분의 공급, 염류의 상향이동 완충 효과, 작토층 및 근권확대로 인한 지하경의 정상적인 번식이 이루어져 원지반토에 비해 에너지작물 생육이 우수하여 하수슬러지 고화물처리는 토양복토재로써 간척지 토양의 화학성 및 물리성 개선에 효과적이었음이 확인되었다.