• 제목/요약/키워드: tubulin

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사람 지방 유래 중간엽 줄기세포의 도파민성 및 콜린성 신경세포분화 (Differentiation of Dopaminergic and Cholinergic Neurons from Mesenchymal-like Stem Cells Derived from the Adipose Tissue)

  • 홍인경;정나희;김주란;도병록;김해권;강성구
    • 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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    • 제12권1호
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    • pp.31-39
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    • 2008
  • 손상된 뇌신경조직내에서 신경줄기세포로부터 새로운 신경세포로의 분화가 상당히 제한되어 있어 이것이 손상된 뇌신경조직의 복구가 잘 이루어지지 않는 원인이라 여겨지고 있다. 본 연구에서는 세포배양을 통해 지방조직 중간엽 줄기세포를 도파민성 신경세포와 콜린성 신경세포로 분화를 유도하였다. 중간엽 줄기세포를 신경세포로 분화시키기 위해 N2배양액에 bFGF, EGF, dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO)와 butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)를 첨가하여 유도하였다. DMSO와 BHA에 처리된 중간엽 줄기세포가 빠르게 신경세포 모양으로 분화하는 것을 관찰하였으며, 이것은 면역조직학적 염색에서 신경세포 특이 표지인 $\beta$-tubulin III, 별아교세포에 대한 특이 표지인 GFAP, 흰돌기아교세포에 대한 특이 표지인 Gal-C에 대해 양성반응을 나타내었다. RT-PCR 분석에서 배양 단계에 따라 신경세포에 특이적인 표지 인자인 neuro D1, $\beta$-tubulin III, GFAP, nestin 등의 발현을 통해, 중간엽 줄기세포가 신경세포로 분화됨을 확인하였다. 그러나 중간엽줄기세포가 신경세포로 분화된 이후에는 줄기세포 표지인 SCF, C-kit와 stat-3 등은 발현되지 않았다. 또한, 중간엽줄기세포에 bFGF, SHH와 FGF8 등을 처리하면 도파민 신경세포로 분화하였다. 중간엽 줄기세포에 bFGF, RA, Shh를 처리하여 콜린성 신경세포로 분화시켰을 때, 신경세포 특이 표지인 $\beta$-tubulin III와 콜린성 신경 특이 표지인 ChAT에 양성반응를 보였다. 결론적으로 사람 지방조직의 중간엽 줄기세포가 도파민성과 콜린성 신경세포로 분화가 가능하고 이러한 잠재성을 가진 지방 유래 중간엽 줄기세포는 퇴행성 신경질환에 대한 세포 치료제로서 가능성을 제시한다.

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Morphological and Genetic Characterization of Penicillium spp. associated with post - harvest decay of fruits. (oral)

  • Oh, S.Y.;Yu, S.H.
    • 한국식물병리학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국식물병리학회 2003년도 정기총회 및 추계학술발표회
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    • pp.115.1-115
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    • 2003
  • Post-harvest decay, caused by Penicillium spp. is a serious problem of fruits worldwide. Morphological characteristics and molecular markers were used to characterize 22 Penicillium isolates from apples, 18 isolates from pears, 60 from oranges and 18 from grapes and 23reference isolates representing related Penicillium spp. to assess their diversity and resolve their taxonomy. Based on morphological and physiological characteristics, the isolates were grouped as identical or very similar to P. digitatum, P. italicum, P. ulaiense or very similar to P. crustosum, P. expansum, P. solitum and unidentified Penicillium spp. Based on sequence comparisons of ITS region, variable site were presented within and among the species, but there variation were not correlated with the species. Cluster analyses of AP-PCR fragment patterns using UP and L45 primer and the -tubulin gene sequence, the Penicillium species were segregated into distinct groups. Particularly. the -tubulin partial sequence data provided support for species concepts based on morphological and physiological characteristics.

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Proteome Analysis of Recombinant CHO Cells Under Hyperosmotic Stress

  • 이문수;김경욱;김영환;이균민
    • 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국생물공학회 2003년도 생물공학의 동향(XII)
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    • pp.311-314
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    • 2003
  • Under hyperosmotic stress, rCHO cells display decreased specific growth rate $({\mu})$ and increased specific antibody productivity $(q_{Ab})$. The effects of hyperosmotic stress on batch culture cellular dynamics are not well understood. To this end, we conducted a proteome profile of rCHO cells, using 2D-gel, MALDI-TOF-MS and MS/MS. As a result, the proteome profile of rCHO cells could be established using 41 identified proteins. Based on this proteome profile of rCHO cells, we have found at least 8 differently expressed spots at hyperosmotic osmolality (450 mOsm/kg). Among these spots, two metabolic enzymes were found to be up-regulated (pyruvate kinase and GAPDH), while down-regulated protein was identified as tubulin. It shows that hyperosmotic stress can alter metabolic state, by up-regulated activities of two glycolysis enzymes, which could lead to activate the generation of metabolic energy. Tubulin expression was down-regulated, suggesting a reduction of cell division. Finally, the increased conversion energy could leads to improve overall productivity.

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The Role of Cytoskeletal Elements in Shaping Bacterial Cells

  • Cho, Hongbaek
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제25권3호
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    • pp.307-316
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    • 2015
  • Beginning from the recognition of FtsZ as a bacterial tubulin homolog in the early 1990s, many bacterial cytoskeletal elements have been identified, including homologs to the major eukaryotic cytoskeletal elements (tubulin, actin, and intermediate filament) and the elements unique in prokaryotes (ParA/MinD family and bactofilins). The discovery and functional characterization of the bacterial cytoskeleton have revolutionized our understanding of bacterial cells, revealing their elaborate and dynamic subcellular organization. As in eukaryotic systems, the bacterial cytoskeleton participates in cell division, cell morphogenesis, DNA segregation, and other important cellular processes. However, in accordance with the vast difference between bacterial and eukaryotic cells, many bacterial cytoskeletal proteins play distinct roles from their eukaryotic counterparts; for example, control of cell wall synthesis for cell division and morphogenesis. This review is aimed at providing an overview of the bacterial cytoskeleton, and discussing the roles and assembly dynamics of bacterial cytoskeletal proteins in more detail in relation to their most widely conserved functions, DNA segregation and coordination of cell wall synthesis.

The Status of Guanine Nucleotides in Taxol-Stabilized Microtubules Probed by 31P CPMAS NMR Spectroscopy

  • Ferdous, Taslima;Lee, Sang-Hak;Yeo, Kwon-Joo;Paik, Youn-Kee
    • 한국자기공명학회논문지
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    • 제15권2호
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    • pp.104-114
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    • 2011
  • Rapid exchange and hydrolysis of the tubulin-bound guanine nucleotides have been known to govern the dynamics of microtubules. However, the instability and low concentration have made it difficult for the microtubule-bound GTP to be observed directly. In this study, we circumvent these problems by lyophilization and using cross-polarization techniques. $^{31}P$ NMR signals were detected from the tubulin-bound GTP in microtubules for the first time. Analysis of the $^{31}P$ CPMAS NMR spectrum indicates that GTP hydrolysis was delayed by the presence of taxol.

Two Species of Penicillium Associated with Blue Mold of Yam in Korea

  • Kim, Won-Ki;Hwang, Yong-Soo;Yu, Seung-Hun
    • Mycobiology
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    • 제36권4호
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    • pp.217-221
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    • 2008
  • During 2007 survey of post-harvest diseases of yam performed in May and June, severe tuber loss caused by blue mold was observed in Iksan, Cheonbuk Province. Two species of Penicillium were isolated from the infected tubers. Based on $\beta$-tubulin gene sequence analysis, and cultural and morphological characteristics, the isolates were identified as Penicillium sclerotigenum and P. polonicum. P. sclerotigenum, which is a novel to Korea, is presently described and illustrated.

Characterization of a Sapstaining Fungus, Ophiostoma floccosum, Isolated from the Sapwood of Pinus thunbergii in Korea

  • Yun, Yeo-Hong;Hyun, Min-Woo;Suh, Dong-Yeon;Kim, Seong-Hwan
    • Mycobiology
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    • 제37권1호
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    • pp.5-9
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    • 2009
  • An Ophiostoma fungus was isolated from a stump of Pinus thunbergii in a forest on the West coast of Korea. Microscopic analysis using a light microscope, a stereo microscope, and a scanning electron microscope revealed that it had morphological features of Pesotum and Sporothix synanarmorphs. Based on the $\beta$-tubulin gene sequence analysis, the fungus was identified as the anamorph of Ophiostoma floccosum. Mycological properties of the species including its growth properties on different culture media were described.

Two New Records of Penicillium Associated with Blue Moldy Bulbs of Lily in Korea

  • Kim, Won-Ki;Park, Myung-Soo;Hahm, Soo-Sang;Yu, Seung-Hun
    • Mycobiology
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    • 제34권4호
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    • pp.176-179
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    • 2006
  • Two new records of Penicillium from blue moldy bulbs of lily are reported in Korea. The Korean isolates of P. albocoremium (Frisvad) Frisvad and P. tulipae Overy and Frisvad were phylogenetically identical to the reference species based on DNA sequence of the ${\beta}-tubulin$ gene. P. albocoremium and P. tulipae are described and illustrated.

Marine Athrinium spp. Isolated from Sargassum sp. (Brown Algae) in Jeju Island and Unrecorded Species in Korea

  • Jang, Seokyoon;Hong, Joo-Hyun;Heo, Young Mok;Kim, Jae-Jin
    • 한국균학회지
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    • 제44권4호
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    • pp.259-262
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    • 2016
  • Arthrinium (Ascomycota, Apiosporaceae) is a major marine fungal genus. Three Arthrinium species were reported previously, but not fully described. We isolated the two species A. arundinis and A. saccharicola from Sargassum sp. brown algae in Jeju Island, Korea. These species have not been previously reported in Korea. We described these species in detail and performed a phylogenetic analysis based on the nucleotide sequences of the EF1-${\alpha}$ and ${\beta}$-tubulin genes.