• Journal of Microbiology
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.334-340
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• 1997

A collection of 132 temperature sensitive (ts) mutants was generated by the chemical mutagenesis of Schizosaccharomyces pombe wild type strain and screened for tRNA splicing defects on Northern blots by hybridization with an oligonucleotide that recognizes the exon of the S. pombe tRNA^Val as a probe. We identidied 6 mutants which accumulate precursor $tRNA^{Val}$. Among them, 2 mutants exhibited remarkable morphological differences compared to wild type cells. One tRNA splicing mutant showed elongated cell shape in permissive as well as non-permissive cultures. The other mutant exhibited shortened cell morphology only in nonpermissive culture. The total RNA pattern in the splicing mutants appeared to be normal. Genetic analysis of four $tRNA^{Val}$ splicing mutants demonstrated that the mutation reside in different genes.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.71-78
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• 2019

Objective : The purpose of the study was to identify expression profiling of miRNAs associated with cancers after treating allergen-removed Rhus Verniciflua Stokes and allergen-removed Rhus Verniciflua Stokes fumigaed Angelica gigas on leukemia cell lines. Methods : miRNA expression has been analyzed using miRNA array method through denaturation and hybridization after isolating the total RNA from leukemic cell line treated with 100 ㎍/㎖ of aRVS and aRVS-A each. Microarray expressions were interpreted as 'significant' on miRNAs when decreased less than 0.5 fold or increased more than 1.5 fold compared with the control group. Results : Among 158 miRNAs in total, 32 miRNAs were significantly presented in miRNAs expression. miRNA has been activated with a variety of genes for predicted targets, and the overexpressed miRNAs were categorized according to proliferation and metastasis of cancer in this study. The findings were reported that seven miRNAs (let-7b, miR-193a-5p, 296-3p, 26a, 22, 124a, 92b) showed significant expressions on proliferation and growth, seven miRNAs (miR-193a-5p, 26a, 200c, 183, 124a, 198, 210) presented meaningful expressions on invasion and metastasis, two miRNAs (let-7b, miR-210) were highly expressed on angiogenesis, five miRNAs (let-7b, miR-26a, 181d, 181c, 296-5p) related with apoptosis, and six miRNAs (let-7b, miR-200c, 183, 370, 124a, 191) were associated with prognosis of cancer and early diagnostic factors for cancer. Conclusion : The mechanism of miRNA takes a role in diagnosis, treatment, and prognotic factors for cancer as well. This study suggested that further detailed research on overexpression of specific miRNA should be carried out continuously in the future.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.459-465
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• 2015

Bovine milk provides essential nutrients, including immunologically important molecules, as the primary source of nutrition to newborns. Recent studies showed that RNAs from bovine milk contain immune-related microRNAs (miRNA) that regulate various immune systems. To evaluate the biological and immunological activity of miRNAs from milk products, isolation methods need to be established. Six methods for extracting total RNAs from bovine colostrums were adopted to evaluate the isolating efficiency and expression of miRNAs. Total RNA from milk was presented in formulation of small RNAs, rather than ribosomal RNAs. Column-combined phenol isolating methods showed high recovery of total RNAs, especially the commercial columns for biofluid samples, which demonstrated outstanding efficiency for recovering miRNAs. We also evaluated the quantity of five immune-related miRNAs (miR-93, miR-106a, miR-155, miR-181a, miR-451) in milk processed by temperature treatments including low temperature for long time (LTLT, 63℃ for 30 min)-, high temperature for short time (HTST, 75℃ for 15 s)-, and ultra heat treatment (UHT, 120-130℃ for 0.5-4 s). All targeted miRNAs had significantly reduced levels in processed milks compared to colostrum and raw mature milk. Interestingly, the amount of immune-related miRNAs from HTST milk was more resistant than those of LTLT and UHT milks. Our present study examined defined methods of RNA isolation and quantification of immune-specific miRNAs from small volumes of milk for use in further analysis.

• Nutritional Sciences
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.74-81
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• 2006

The present study examined the effect of soy isoflavones on lipid metabolism in growing female rats. Rats were randomly assigned to three different groups and provided experimental diets for 9 weeks. The experimental groups were classified into 1) a control group, 2) a soy protein isolate group: soy (+)) group and 3) a soy protein concentration group: soy (-)) group. Diets contained either casein or one of two soy proteins with (soy (+)) or without isoflavones (soy (-)). Serum triglyceride concentration showed no significant differences among the experimental groups. Serum total cholesterol concentration was significantly lower in both the soy (+) and soy (-) groups than in the control group and LDL-cholesterol concentration was significantly lower in the soy (+). Serum HDL-cholesterol concentration was significantly higher in the control group than in the soy protein groups but the HDL-cholesterol share rate in total cholesterol tended to be lower in the control group than in the soy protein groups, insignificant as it was. Hepatic IDL receptor mRNA level was significantly increased in the soy (+) group when compared to the other two groups to be 20% higher than the control group. In conclusion, soy protein isolate, soy protein rich with isoflavones reduced serum total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol concentration and increased hepatic IDL receptor mRNA expression in growing female rats. Therefore, it is considered that the intake of soy isoflvones during puberty can be advantageous in terms of the long-tenn control of serum lipid.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.27-34
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• 1967

근년(近年) 고등동물세포(高等動物細胞)에 있어서 유전자(遺傳子)의 본체(本體)인 DNA에서 RNA를 경과(經過)해서 특이적(特異的)인 단백질(蛋白質)의 생합성(生合成)에 도달(到達)하는 경로(經路)에 대(對)해서는 많은 연구(硏究)에 의해서 확립(確立)되어졌으나 그 조절기구(調節機構)에 대(對)해서는 불명(不明)한 점(點)이 많다. 개체(個體), 기관(器管), 세포내구조(細胞內構造) 급(及) DNA의 준위(準位)에서의 방사선(放射線)의 장해(障害)에 대(對)해서도 연구(硏究)되고 있으나 소위(所謂) 방사선감수성(放射線感受性) 급(及) 비감수성(非感受性)의 각장기(各臟器)에서 분리(分離)한 Chromatin (DNA-Histone-잔여단백(殘餘蛋白)의 고차구조결합체(高次構造結合體)에 대(對)한 DNA, RNA, 전단백질(全蛋白質)과 유전수식체(遺傳修飾體)라고 생각되는 Histon-단백(蛋白)의 화학조성(化學組成)을 검출(檢出)했으며 겸(兼)해서 chromatin의 생물활성(生物活性)인 RNA 합성능(合成能)(priming activity)에 대(對)한 방사선(放射線)의 영향(影響)을 조사(調査)하는데 의의(意義)가 있다. 전리방사선(電離放射線) 조사(照射)에 의해서 생체(生體)의 DNA의 합성조해(合成阻害)가 잘 알려진 사실(事實)이나 분화(分化)한 생체조직(生體組織)에서의 DNA의 합성(合成)보다도 일반대사(一般代謝)에 중요(重要)한 역할(役割)을 한다는 것도 생각된다. 세포(細胞)의 대사(代謝)는 내분비계등(內分泌系等)의 "Effector-DNA-RNA-단백합성(蛋白合成)이라는 정보유전기구(情報遺傳機構)에 의해서 제어(制禦)되어 있다. 이 연구(硏究)는 방사선생물학상(放射線生物學上) 중요(重要)한 것은 논할(論) 필요(必要)도 없으며 방사선동위원소표지화합물(放射線同位元素標識化合物)을 사용(使用)하여 생화학적(生化學的)으로 추구(推究)하였다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.344-351
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of isoflavones on lipid concentrations and hepatic LDL receptor mRNA level in growing female rats. Twenty four rats (body weight $75\pm5g$) were randomly assigned to one of two groups, consuming control diet or isoflavones supplemented diet (57mg isoflavones/100g diet). All rats has been fed on experimental diet and deionized water ad libitum for 9 weeks. The concentration of triglyceride and total cholesterol were measured in serum and liver. Serum HDL cholesterol was measured. Hepatic LDL receptor mRNA level was tested by RT-PCR. Supplementation of isoflavones did not affect weight gain, mean food intake and food efficiency ratio. Serum total cholesterol and non-HDL cholesterol of isoflavones supplemented rats were significantly lower than those of control rats (p<0.05). But hepatic cholseterol was not influenced by supplementation of isoflavones. Hepatic LDL receptor mRNA level not significantly different between control group and isoflavones supplemented group. Therefore, isoflavones may be beneficial on serum cholesterol and non-HDL cholesterol lowering in growing female rats.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.563-568
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• 1996

담배 생육단계별 RNA, protease 활성도와 단백질 패턴의 변화를 파악하여 노화가 진행되는 과정에서 생리 ㆍ생화학적인 변화의 기초자료를 얻고자 본 실험을 수행하였으며 결과는 다음과 같다. 가용성 단백질 함량은 출엽 후 15일까지 증가하여 출엽 후 35일까지 일정하게 유지하였다. 총 RNA 함량은 출엽 후 15일에 가장 높았으며 출엽후 30일까지 급격한 감소를 보였다. Protease 활성 변화는 중성 protease (pH 7.8)가 활성이 높았으며 노화말기인 출엽 후 50일부터 갑자기 증가하였다. 전기영동 패턴은 큰 변화가 없었으나 61.0kd의 polypeptide은 출엽 후 35일부터 생성되어 노화말기까지 증가하였다.

• 식물병연구
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.170-178
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• 2020

바이러스의 정확한 진단법 확립은 바이러스의 피해 및 확산을 예방하는데 매우 중요하게 작용한다. 대부분의 딸기 바이러스는 조직내에 낮은 역가로 분포하여 진단이 어렵고, 특히 딸기 조직은 다당류 및 페놀화합물의 함유가 많아 RNA 추출이 어려운 것으로 알려져 있다. 딸기 우량묘 생산에 필요한 바이러스 검정기술을 확립하기 위해 본 연구에서는 딸기 잎에서 바이러스 진단을 위해 가장 최적의 RNA 추출방법 정립을 위해 다양한 상용 키트와 시약을 이용하여 RNA 추출효율 비교하였다. 바이러스 진단을 통한 RNA 추출효율을 분석하기 위해 SMoV 감염주인 미홍 딸기 품종을 이용하여 다양한 단계에서 잎조직으로부터 RNA를 추출하고 바이러스 진단을 수행하였다. 식물 RNA 추출 방법 가운데 상업용으로 판매되는 RNeasy plant mini kit (Qiagen)를 이용하는 경우 본 연구에서 살펴본 one-step 또는 two-step RT-PCR 방법과 무관하게 SMoV의 검출이 잘 되었다. 또한, 딸기 우량묘의 바이러스 검정에 대한 신뢰있는 진단방법을 구축하기 위해 주요 딸기 바이러스인 strawberry mild yellow edge virus (SMYEV), strawberry mottle virus (SMoV), strawberry latent ringspot virus (SLRSV), strawberry crinkle virus (SCV), strawberry pallidosis associated virus (SPaV), strawberry vein banding virus (SVBV) 및 strawberry necrotic shock virus (SNSV) 7종에 대한 유전자 합성을 통해 진단클론을 제작하였다. 각 클론의 합성유전자를 기반으로 7종의 딸기바이러스 프라이머 세트를 설계하고 편리한 진단법 수행을 위해 동일한 PCR 조건을 설정하였다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.760-765
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• 1998

연구배경: 암세포에서 포도당의 유입이 증가되어 있다는 사실이 오래 전부터 알려져 왔고 이런 현상을 이용하여 FDG-PET 영상이 암의 진단에 이용되고 있다. 그러나, 암세포에서 포도당 유입이 증가하는 기전에 대해서는 모르고 있다. 최근, 여러 연구에서 소화기계의 악성종양과 두경부종양에서 포도당 운반체의 mRNA 의 존재가 증명되었고, 포도당 운반체가 암세포에서의 포도당 유입 증가와 관련이 있을 가능성을 시사하였다. 폐암에서도 포도당대사가 항진되어 있다. 저자등은 폐암에서의 포도당 유입이 증가하는 기전에 대해 알아 보기 위하여 사람 폐암세포주에서 포도당 mRNA의 발현여부를 확인하였다. 방 법: 15종의 사람 폐암 세포주와 불멸화시킨 기관지 상피세포주에서 total RNA를 추출하였다. $20{\mu}g$의 total RNA를 전기영동시킨후, 포도당 운반체 1형과 3 형에 대한 cDNA를 probe로 Northern blot analysis를 시행하였다. 결 과: 14종의 사람 폐암 세포주중에서 13종에서 포도당 운반체 1형의 mRNA 발현을 확인하였고, 14종의 사람 폐암 세포주중에서 10종에서 포도당 운반체 3형의 mRNA 발현을 확인하였다. 불멸화시킨 기관지 상피세포주의 포도당 운반체 1형의 mRNA 발현을 확인할 수 있었고 3형의 mRNA 발현은 확인할 수 없었다. 결 론: 폐암에서 포도당 대사의 증가는 포도당 운반체 1형과 3형의 발현과 관련이 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.183-189
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• 1999

This investigation is to determine whether the surface complexation of iron influence acute pulmonary responses induced by silica. For this study, three varieties of cation complexed silica were used: $silica-H^+,\;-Zn^{2+},\;and\;-Fe^{3+},$ since the first two are not active in the transport of electrons and generate little free radicals relative to the dust with the surface iron. Rats (270 to 280 g) were intratracheally (IT) instilled with saline, $silica-H^+,\;-Zn^{2+},\;or\;-Fe^{3+}$(5 mg in 0.5 ml saline). After 4 h, cell number, type, and differentiation were analysed in the bronchoalveolar lavage cells, and the levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and total protein were determined in the lavage fluid. In addition, bronchoalveolar lavage cells were cultured, and nitric oxide production was measured using nitrate assay. Inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) mRNA in the bronchoalveolar lavage cells was also determined by northern blot analysis. Differential counts of the lavage cells showed that red blood cells were increased by 9-, 8-, and 13-fold and total leukocytes (lymphocytes plus polymorphonuclear neutrophils) by 48-, 36-, and 33-fold, following IT $silica-H^+,\;-Zn^{2+},\;and\;-Fe^{3+},$ respectively compared with the saline group. Meanwhile, there were no significant differences in red blood cells and total leukocytes among any of the cation complexed silica groups. The levels of LDH and total protein in the lavage fluid were significantly increased by 3- to 4-fold. However, compared among these silica groups, $Fe^{3+}$? complexation did not significantly change the LDH activity and total protein. NO production in cultured bronchoalveolar lavage cells was elevated by 2-fold, following IT any of the silica treatments compared with the saline group. Furthermore, the steady-state levels of iNOS mRNA in the lavage cells were greatly increased. There were any differences in iNOS mRNA expression among the silica-treated groups as with NO production. These findings suggest that surface complexed iron may not influence the acute pulmonary responses resulted from 4h exposure to silica.