• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.55-64
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• 2009

A B cell-specific growth substance (BGS) was isolated from the slime layer of Bacillus licheniformis E1. Unlike LPS, the BGS was not affected by polymixin B, an inhibitor of LPS, or by TLR4, and resulted in the growth of B cells. When BALB/c mice were treated with the BGS, the B cell population was found to increase in both the bone marrow and the spleen, with a marked increase after 24 h in the bone marrow and after 48 h in the spleen. When using antibodies to B cell lineage-restricted surface molecules to analyze the B cell population changes resulting from treatment with the BGS, an increase in immature B cells ($IgM^+$ and $AA4.1^+$) and mature B cells ($IgM^+$ and $IgD^+$) was found in the bone marrow 24 h after treatment with the BGS, whereas a decrease in mature B cells and increase in $IgG^+$ B cells were found in the spleen. When the BGS and OVA antigen were injected into the peritoneal cavity of BALB/c mice, this resulted in a high OVA-specific antibody titer in the sera, similar to that induced by aluminum hydroxide. Therefore, it is anticipated that the mass production of the BGS by B. licheniformis E1 could be used for studies of B cells in immunology, and contribute to the development of a new adjuvant for vaccine manufacture.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.107-116
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• 1995

국내 마우스에서 분리된 작은와포자충(Cwptospoyidinpown)을 마우스에서 증식시킨 다음 오오시스트만을 순수 분리하여 BAIB/c 마우스에 면역시켰다. 면역된 마우스의 비장에서 림프구를 분리하여 PEG 1500을 융합촉진제로 사용하여 Sp2/0 myeloma cell과 세포융합을 실시하였으며, 융합된 세포중 작은와포자충에 특이항체를 생산하는 hybridomacell을 선발하였다 한계희석법으로 제작된 2주의 단세포군항체는 IgG2b class(lE7.2)와 IgM class(C6)에 속했으며. SDS-PAGE와 Westernblotting한 결과 (IE7.2)는 원충의 단백항원중 36 kDa과 반응하였고, C6는 67 kDa 및 70 kDa과 반응하였다 생산된 단세포군항체를 간접 형광항체법으로 작은와포자충과 반응시킨 결과 오오시스트 외막체 특이적으로 반응하였던 반면, Tomplasma gondii의 tachyzoite, Eimeria zuernii E. bouis, E. conodensis의 오오시스트와는 반응을 나타내지 않았다. 단세포군항체 C6을 이용한 간접 형광항체법은 분변의 이물들의 데조염색을 위해 Inns blue를 사용하였으며, 관찰소견으로는 $3-5{\mu\textrm{m}}$의 등근 오오시스트가 9.l은 형광을 띄고 있었고 그외의 주변이물들은 대조염색에 의하여 검붉게 염색되었다 또한 그의 진단율은 현재 일반적으로 사용되고 있는 수입진단킷트(Merifluor, Meridian diagnostic Ins.)와 거의 일치하고 있었다. 이상의 결과를 종합해보면 이번에 생산된 단세포군항체 들은 작은와포자충에 특이적으로 반응하고 있었으며, 이를 이용한 형광항체 진단법은 작은와포자충을 진단하는데 유용하게 사용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 약학회지
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.369-373
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• 2004

We previously reported that Streptococcus pneumoniae capsule attached to the surface protein (JY-Pol) was protective to systemic pneumococcal infection. The JY -Pol antigen induced IgM, IgG, and IgA in mice and provoked cell-mediated immunity. In this current study, we investigated the effect of anti JY-Pol antiserun and monoclonal antibody C2 (Mab C2) specific for the JY-Pol antigen against the pneumococcal disease. Mice that were given the antiserum survived longer than mice that received antiserum pre-absorbed with S.pneumoniae cells or DPBS as a negative control. Heat-treated anti JY-Pol antiserum resulted in survival rates similar to intact fresh JY-Pol antiserum. Mab C2 isolated from JY-Pol-immunized mice also enhanced resistance of naive mice against the pneumococcal diseaser. This protection by Mab C2 appeared to be mediated by opsonization as determined in a RAW 264.7 monocyte/macrophage cell line. Epitope analysis showed that Mab C2 epitope consisted of glucuronic acid and glucose that blocked the interaction of JY-Pol to the C2. Taken together, these data indicate that the antiserum induced by the JY-Pol, a naturally pneumococcal conjugate formula, mediated the protection by passive transfer, which was confirmed by protective effect of Mab C2.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.138-144
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• 2006

Background: There are at least two different subsets of B cells, B-1 and B-2. The characteristic features and function of B-2 cells in addition to the effect of steroids on B-2 cells are well-known. Although B-1 cells have different features and functions from B-2 cells, the effect of steroids on B-1 cells is not completely understood. Therefore, this study examined the effects of dexamethasone on peritoneal (or B-1 cells) and splenic B cells (or B-2 cells). Methods: Purified B cells were obtained from the peritoneal fluid and the spleens of mice. The isolated B cells were cultured in a medium and after adding different concentrations of dexamaethasone. The cell survival rate was measured by flow cytometry using propidium iodide. The expression level of the B cell surface marker was analyzed by flow cytometry. During the culture of these cells, immunoglobulin secreted into the culture supernatants was evaluated by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: The survival rate of peritoneal and splenic B cells decreased with increasing dexamethasone concentration. However, the rate of peritofieal B cell apoptosis was lower than that of splenic B cells. CDS and B7.1 expression in peritoneal B cells and CD23 and sIgM expression in splenic B cells after the dexamethasone treatment were reduced. When B cells were treated with dexamethasone, the spontaneous IgM secretion decreased with increasing dexamethasone concentration. Conclusion: Dexamethasone induces apoptosis in peritoneal and splenic B cells. However, peritoneal B cells are less sensitive to dexamethasone. The dexamethasone suppressed expression of the surface markers in peritoneal B cells is different from those in splenic B cells.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.131-146
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• 2004

In the present study, we exarnined anti-allergic effect of SGBHB in cultured B cells. B cells were prepared from isolated murine splenocytes and activated by co-treatment of anti-CD40 monoclonal antibody and recombinant IL-4 allergens. Anti-allergic effects of SGBHB in activated B cells were determined by measuring B cell surface activated molecules (CD23+ and CD11a+), and expression levels of IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-$\alpha$, IgE, and HRF. The major findings are summarized as follows. 1. SGBHB treatment did not produce significant cytotoxic effects on mouse lung fibroblast cells. 2. SGBHB produced significant inhibitory effect on the expression of B cell surface activated molecules (CD23+ and CD11a) in activated B cells. 3. SGBHB treatment significantly inhibited expression levels of IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, and TNF-$\alpha$ mRNAs in activated B cells.IL-6 protein levels were significantly decreased by $100{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ of SGBHB treatrrient, and TNF-$\alpha$ protein levels were decreased compared to the control group, but statistically insignificant. 4. SGBHB treatment significantly increased IL-10 at both mRNA and protein levels in activated B cells. 5. SGBHB treatment significantly inhibited levels of IgE production. Thus, the present data suggest that SGBHB has an anti-allergic effect on activated B cells by controlling irnmune responses, and further implicates the possibility on clinical application as a therapeutic agent.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 2007년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.164-165
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• 2007

Si(중간층)/DLC(diamond-like carbon)막은 스퍼터와 이온소스(ion source)법에 의한 복합방식(hybrid method)을 이용하여 3mTorr의 반응가스 벤젠($C_6H_6$)분위기에서 Si wafer에 기판온도 $130^{\circ}C$로 180분간 증착하였다. 평가는 표면과 단면에 대해 주사전자현미경(scanning electron microscopy, SEM)과 투자전자현미경(trasmission electron microsope, TEM)으로 관찰하였다. 경도와 마찰계수는 나노인텐터(nanoindetor)와 마모시험기를 이용하였으며, 박막의 구조는 라만스펙트럼으로 분석하였다. 그 결과 박막의 두께는 약 $0.9{\mu}m$, 표면조도는 약 $0.34{\sim}1.64nm$로 평탄한 표면을 가지며 경도는 약 $35{\sim}37GPa$, 마찰계수는 약 $0.02{\sim}0.07$로 관찰되었다. 라만분광법과 전자회절패턴에 의해 IG/ID의 함량비는 $0.54{\sim}0.59$로 $sp^2$와 $sp^3$가 혼재된 전형적인 비정질 구조임을 확인하였다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.220-223
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• 2011

KU812F 세포는 세포표면에 $Fc{\varepsilon}RI$을 발현하고 있어, IgE를 매개로 한 알러지 반응에 있어 중요한 역할을 담당하고 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. KU812F 세포를 이용하여, $Fc{\varepsilon}RI$ ${\alpha}$ chain 발현에 있어 구절초 에탄올 추출물의 저해효과를 조사하였다. 본 연구 결과, $Fc{\varepsilon}RI$ ${\alpha}$ chain의 세포표면 발현량 및 mRNA수준을 구절초 추출물이 감소시키는 것을 flow cytometry 및 RT-PCR로 각각 확인하였다. 또한, 구절초 추출물은 CRA-1 자극에 의한 히스타민 유리를 농도 의존적으로 억제시켰다. 이러한 결과는 구절초 추출물이 $Fc{\varepsilon}RI$ ${\alpha}$ chain 발현을 감소시킴으로써, 히스타민 유리가 억제되고, 이를 통해 항알러지 활성에 기여하는 것으로 생각된다.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.205-212
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• 2013

Dectin-1, which specifically recognizes ${\beta}$-glucan of fungal cell walls, is a non-Toll-like receptor (TLR) pattern recognition receptor and a representative of C-type lectin receptors (CLRs). The importance of Dectin-1 in innate immune cells, such as dendritic cells and macrophages, has previously been well studied. However, the function of Dectin-1 in B cells is very poorly understood. To determine the role of Dectin-1 in B cell activation, we first investigated whether mouse B cells express Dectin-1 and then assessed the effect of Dectin-1 stimulation on B cell proliferation and antibody production. Mouse B cells express mRNAs encoding CLRs, including Dectin-1, and surface Dectin-1 was expressed in B cells of C57BL/6 rather than BALB/c strain. Dectin-1 agonists, heat-killed Candida albicans (HKCA) and heat-killed Saccharomyces cerevisiae (HKSC), alone induced B cell proliferation but not antibody production. Interestingly, HKSC, HKCA, and depleted zymosan (a selective Dectin-1 agonist) selectively enhanced LPS-driven IgG1 production. Taken together, these results suggest that, during fungal infection, ${\beta}$-glucan-stimulated Dectin-1 may cooperate with TLR4 to specifically enhance IgG1 production by mouse B cells.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.271-277
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• 2004

최근에 방사선 조사에 대해 방호효과를 가지는 것으로 알려진 보중익기탕의 골수세포 분화 유도 효과에 대해 관찰하였다. 시험관에서 골수세포를 배양했을 때, 배양시간(5일,10일)에 따라 대조군의 세포 수는 현저히 감소하였고, 보중익기 탕의 total 분획을 첨가하였을 때도 비슷한 결과를 얻었다. 그러나 polysaccaride 분획을 첨가하였을 때는 감소하는 세포수가 일정한수준에서 유지되며 더 이상 감노하지 않았다. 그리고 이들 세포가 어떤 종류의 세포인지를 유세포분석기로 분석한 결과, Pre-B세포의 특징적인 세포 표면 단백질인 CDl9와 CD40을 동시에 발현한 세포인 것이 확인되었다. 또한, 이들 세포는 분화과정 이 끝난 B세포가 분비하는 IgM 뿐만 아니라 IgG1, G2a, G3를 분비하였다. 이상의 결과 보중익기탕의 polysaccaride 분획에 골수세포가 B세포로 분화 증식하는 것을 유도하는 성분이 포함되어 있어 방사선 조사로 상해를 입은 조혈계에 대한 방호 효과를 나타내는 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제17권8호
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• pp.408-413
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• 2007

Process of the hydroxyapapite(HA) precipitation on bioactive titanium metal prepared by NaOH in a modified-simulated body fluid(mSBF) was investigated by high resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM) attached with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer(EDX). The amorphous titanate phase on titanium surface is form by NaOH treatment and an amorphous titanate incorporated calcium and phosphate ions in the liquid to form an amorphous calcium phosphate. With increasing of soaking time in the liquid, the HA particles are observed in amorphous calcium phosphate phase with a Ca/P atomic ratio of I.30. The octacalcium phosphate (OCP) structure is not detected in HRTEM image and electron diffraction pattern. After a long soaking time, the HA particles grow as needle-like shape on titanium surface and a large particle-like aggregates of needle-like substance were observed to form on titanium surface within needle-like shape. A long axis of needle parallels to c-direction of the hexagonal HA structure.