• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권7호
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• pp.1170-1176
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• 2015

Ginsenosides, the major active component of ginseng, are traditionally used to treat various diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and obesity. Among these, compound K (CK), an intestinal bacterial metabolite of the ginsenosides Rb₁, Rb₂, and Rc from Bacteroides JY-6, is reported to inhibit cancer cell growth by inducing cell-cycle arrest or cell death, including apoptosis and necrosis. However, the precise effect of CK on breast cancer cells remains unclear. MCF-7 cells were treated with CK ($0-70{\mu}M$) for 24 or 48 h. Cell proliferation and death were evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and flow cytometry assays, respectively. Changes in downstream signaling molecules involved in cell death, including glycogen synthase kinase $3\beta$ ($GSK3\beta$), $GSK3\beta$, $\beta$-catenin, and cyclin D1, were analyzed by western blot assay. To block $GSK3\beta$ signaling, MCF-7 cells were pretreated with $GSK3\beta$ inhibitors 1 h prior to CK treatment. Cell death and the expression of $\beta$-catenin and cyclin D1 were then examined. CK dose- and time-dependently inhibited MCF-7 cell proliferation. Interestingly, CK induced programmed necrosis, but not apoptosis, via the $GSK3\beta$ signaling pathway in MCF-7 cells. CK inhibited $GSK3\beta$ phosphorylation, thereby suppressing the expression of $\beta$-catenin and cyclin D1. Our results suggest that CK induces programmed necrosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells via the $GSK3\beta$ signaling pathway.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.1023-1031
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• 2017

The conformational change of cellular prion protein ($PrP^C$) to its misfolded counterpart, termed $PrP^{Sc}$, is mediated by a hypothesized cellular cofactor. This cofactor is believed to interact directly with certain amino acid residues of $PrP^C$. When these are mutated into cationic amino acid residues, $PrP^{Sc}$ formation and prion replication halt in a dominant negative (DN) manner, presumably due to strong binding of the cofactor to mutated $PrP^C$, designated as DN PrP mutants. Previous studies demonstrated that plasminogen and its kringle domains bind to PrP and accelerate $PrP^{Sc}$ generation. In this study, in vitro binding analysis of kringle domains of plasminogen to Q167R DN mutant PrP (PrPQ167R) was performed in parallel with the wild type (WT) and Q218K DN mutant PrP (PrPQ218K). The binding affinity of PrPQ167R was higher than that of WT PrP, but lower than that of PrPQ218K. Scatchard analysis further indicated that, like PrPQ218K and WT PrP, PrPQ167R interaction with plasminogen occurred at multiple sites, suggesting cooperativity in this interaction. Competitive binding analysis using $\small{L}$-lysine or $\small{L}$-arginine confirmed the increase of the specificity and binding affinity of the interaction as PrP acquired DN mutations. Circular dichroism spectroscopy demonstrated that the recombinant PrPs used in this study retained the ${\alpha}$-helix-rich structure. The ${\alpha}$-helix unfolding study revealed similar conformational stability for WT and DN-mutated PrPs. This study provides an additional piece of biochemical evidence concerning the interaction of plasminogen with DN mutant PrPs.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.307-314
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• 2009

The aim of the present study was to investigate whether Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) is present in this country and to analyze the Global BSE Risk (GBR) status in Bangladesh. A total of 2,000 brain samples were collected from cattle older than 30 months of age, slaughtered for human consumption in the district slaughter houses from 2005 to 2006. The brainstem (obex), Pyriform lobe, cerebrum and cerebellum were subjected to histopathological study. Samples that showed some nonspecific lesions were subjected to immunohistochemistry and only brain stem to ELISA for the detection of abnormal prion protein $PrP^{sc}$. In passive surveillance, annual overall diseases of cattle, buffalo, sheep and goats in Bangladesh were collected from Department of Livestock Services (DLS), Dhaka to investigate the occurrences of neurological diseases. Import related data were collected from "National Export Promotion Bureau" Kawran Bazar, Bangladesh Bank and DLS to analyze the importing products of animal origin (cattle, buffalo, sheep and goats) from different countries to find whether or not the imported products posed any risk for the BSE. In an actire surveillance conducted in slaughter house, histopathologically BSE specific lesions were not detected in any of the brain samples, but other nonspecific lesions were observed. No $PrP^{sc}$ was detected from the samples by immunohistochemistry and ELISA. DLS report also supported the absence of BSE in cattle and buffalo and scrapie in sheep and goats in Bangladesh. It was also clearly recorded that Bangladesh imported livestock products from countries in GBR level I and II but not from countries in GBR level III and IV. From this study it apparently seems that BSE is not currently present in the indigenous animals in Bangladesh and poses no or negligible risk to human and animal health.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.59-63
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 성체 한우의 도축과정 중에 채혈된 혈액으로부터 분리 정제한 혈청의 생물학적 안전성을 검증하기 위하여 세균, 마이코플라즈마 및 바이러스의 검출과 동정을 실시하였다. 검사를 실시한 대부분의 혈청에서 전염성 병원체가 검출되지 않았고 두 개의 혈청에서 토양 유래의 것으로 추정되는 Bacillus thuringiensis가 검출 되었다. 본 연구의 결과는 국내에서 도축되는 한우는 생물학적 안전성을 담보할 수 있는 최소한의 기본적인 안전장치를 통해 도축된다는 사실을 보여주며 한우의 도축과정에서 부산물로 얻을 수 있는 혈액을 안전한 생물학적 제제로 개발할 수 있다는 가능성을 보여주는 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.262-267
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• 2010

마그네슘($Mg^{2+}$)은 325 개 이상의 생리적 및 생화학적 과정에 필수적인 조효소이며 신경활성, 심장근 감수성, 신경근 전달, 근수축, 혈관운동 긴장과 혈압 등의 신체활동과 관련된 일련의 과정에서 중요한 역할은 한다. 하지만 신체활동과 관련된 혈액 이온화 $Mg^{2+}$ ($iMg^{2+}$)에 관한 보고는 거의 없을 뿐만 아니라 혈액 총 $Mg^{2+}$을 측정한 연구결과들은 논란의 여지가 있다. 대사적 요구가 증가하는 단기간의 고강도 운동에서 혈액 $iMg^{2+}$의 변화를 측정하였다. 고강도의 수영운동 후에 혈액 산도, 혈당, 중탄산염, 산소 및 칼슘은 감소한 반면, 젖산, 이산화탄소, $iMg^{2+}$, 나트륨, 칼륨은 유효한 증가를 보였다. 고강도 수영에서 혈액 $iMg^{2+}$의 변화는 혈액 산도, 혈당, 중탄산염과 칼슘의 변화와는 역관계의 상관을 보인 반면, 젖산과 음이온차와는 정관계의 유의한 상관을 보였다. 이 결과는 단기간 고강도의 수영운동이 고마그네슘혈증을 야기할 수 있고 이는 대사성 및 호흡성 산증에 의한 근육내 $iMg^{2+}$의 증가에 수반하는 근육에서의 $iMg^{2+}$ 유출의 증가에 의한 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.9-17
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• 2012

The objective of the present study was to isolate and identify infectious bursal disease viruses (IBDVs) from broiler and layer chickens of outbreaks of infectious bursal disease (IBD) in three districts of Bangladesh. A total of 70 bursal samples were collected from dead broiler (n=40) and layer (n=30) chickens showing specific lesions of IBD from seven commercial poultry farms of three different districts (Mymensingh, Chittagong and Tangail) of Bangladesh during the year 2007. Five representative bursal samples from each farm were used for the isolation of IBDVs using 9-day-old embryonated eggs of seronegative flock of layer birds and for identification the samples were subjected to agar gel immunodiffusion test (AGIDT), immunohistochemistry (IHC) and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Out of 35 bursal samples, IBDVs were successfully isolated from 28 (80%) samples. By AGIDT, 32 (91.4%) samples were found positive for IBDV antigen. Results of AGIDT clearly indicated that IBDVs detected in 29 bursal samples of six affected farms were identical to each other but not to IBDVs present in the remaining three samples of another farm. Indirect immunoperoxidase staining of the bursal sections revealed the presence of IBDV antigen in 32 (91.4%) samples and the IBDV antigen was detected mainly in the cortex of the lymphoid follicles of the bursal tissues. In histopathology, cell depletion, atrophy and necrosis were observed in many bursal follicles with severe edema of interfollicular septa. Of the 35 bursal samples, 34 (97.1%) samples generated 254 bp product by RT-PCR. In conclusion, the results of virus isolation and identification by AGIDT, IHC and the analysis of viral genome by RT-PCR confirmed the outbreaks of acute IBD in commercial poultry of Bangladesh. Moreover, histopathological findings and results of AGIDT gave a clear indication that the isolates from six outbreaks were different from classical strain and it seems to be of very virulent strain. On the other hand, the isolates from the other outbreak were similar to the classical strain.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.89-96
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• 2010

Hematological and serum biochemical values were assessed from 20 clinically healthy Japanese Macaques raised in Everland Zoological Gardens and compared to the International Species Information System (ISIS) reference range that is used internationally as standard for wildlife animals. Taking our standard on sexual maturation at age 4, tRBC values in Macaques under age 4 were significantly lower than those over age 4, but the Hb and PCV values were significantly higher. Compared to the ISIS standard, the tRBC values in Macaques under age 4 were significantly lower whereas the Hb and MCHC values were significantly higher. Moreover, in the samples of Macaques over age 4, the PCV and MCV values were significantly lower than the ISIS standard. On serum biochemistry values the creatinine and amylase values in the Macaques under age 4 were significantly lower than those over age 4. In comparison with the ISIS standard, the values of ALT, ALP, BUN, IP, $Ca^{2+}$ and $K^+$ in the Macaques under age 4 did have no significant difference. The values of TP, GGT, tBil, amylase, TG and UA were significantly higher than the ISIS standard, but the values of albumin, AST, glucose, creatinine, cholesterol, CPK, LDH, $Na^+$ and Clwere significantly lower. In contrast, the values of TP, albumin, ALT, ALP, creatinine, cholesterol, amylase, TG, IP and $Na^+$ in the Macaques over age 4 did have no significant difference, but the values of GGT, BUN, tBil, UA and $Ca^{2+}$ were significantly higher, while the values of AST, glucose, CPK, LDH, $K^+$ and $Cl^-$ were significantly lower. On the other hand, there was no significant difference in hematological and serum biochemical values between the groups of male and female.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.285-290
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• 2007

Objectives : Cases of human brucellosis in Korea have recently increased due to the increasing incidence of bovine brucellosis. The authors conducted this study to elucidate the status of brucellosis through seroepidemiologic study. Methods : We selected our study population from a high risk group. We conducted a questionnaire survey and obtained blood samples to determine the seroprevalence of brucellosis antibodies for 10 days in February, 2005. The titers of brucellosis were measured by the combination of standard tube agglutination test (STA) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test. Results : Our study subjects comprised 1,075 cases: 971 livestock workers, 51 veterinarians, and 53 artificial inseminators. In the STA test, 27 cases (2.5%) had titers of greater than or equal to 1:20. Of 1,068 cases (7 cases were excluded due to previous brucellosis), 7 cases of brucellosis were diagnosed with titers of 1:160, giving a seroprevalence of brucellosis of 0.66%. The seroprevalence in the male group was 0.95%, and that of livestock workers, veterinarians, and artificial inseminators was 0.52%, 4.17%, and 0.00%, respectively. The Spearman's correlation coefficient between the positive rate of bovine brucellosis per capita and household and human brucellosis was 0.806 and 0.744, respectively. The concordance rate between the Korea National Institute of Health and the Gyeongsangbuk-do Institute of Health and Environment by the STA and ELISA tests was 94.7% and 100.0%, respectively. Conclusions : The study results indicated in higher seroprevalence rate among veterinarians than among livestock workers and artificial inseminators. Because veterinarians may be exposed to this high risk, effective working guidelines for veterinarians to guard against brucellosis must be developed. Moreover, more extensive epidemiologic research for laboratory workers and meat handlers is needed.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.41-50
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• 2023

AI인체감염증은 한번 발생하게 되면 막대한 사회경제적 손실이 있으므로, 사전 예방적 관리가 필수적이다. 위험도 평가를 통해 위험요인과 위험지역을 확인하여 방역을 강화하고 사람, 동물, 환경 등 소관 부처 간 분산되어 있는 방역정책 및 관리를 원헬스 차원으로 협업·연계한다면 사회경제적 비용을 최소화할 수 있다. 이번 연구에서는 위험 매트릭스 분석을 통해 가금농장의 고병원성AI와 연계하여 AI인체감염증의 발생 위험지역을 평가하고 위험요인을 분석하였다. AI인체감염증은 가금농장의 고병원성AI와 밀접한 관련이 있고 가금관련 산업 종사자가 가장 감염에 취약한 위험군이기 때문에, 위험 매트릭스는 가금농장의 고병원성AI 평균 발생 건수와 감염에 취약한 가금 관련 축산시설 수를 활용하여 분석하였다. 조류인플루엔자 유행시기에 시·군·구별로 가금농장의 HPAI 평균 발생건수를 예측하기 위해 일반화 선형모형 중 과대산포가 있는 가산자료를 분석하는데 이용되는 음이항 회귀모형을 적용하였다. 시·군·구별 가금농장의 고병원성AI 발생건수와 축산시설 수를 적용한 위험 매트릭스 분석 결과, AI인체감염증의 발생위험이 높아 관리가 필요한 지역은 전남 나주, 전북 정읍, 전북 남원으로 확인되었다. 또한, AI 인체감염증의 발생에 영향을 줄 수 있는 위험요인으로는 가금농장의 저병원성 AI 발생건수, 닭과 오리의 사육 밀도, 축산차량 등록 수로 확인되었다. 가금농장에서 저병원성AI가 1건 발생 시 가금농장의 고병원성AI 발생은 1.687배 증가하고, 닭과 오리의 밀도가 1,000 두/km² 증가할 경우 가금농장의 고병원성AI 발생은 각각 1.618배, 10.252배 증가하며, 축산차량의 경우 100대 증가 시 가금농장의 고병원성AI 발생이 1.134배 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. AI인체감염증의 예방을 위해 HPAI의 발생주기인 2~3년 간격으로 위험평가를 실시하고 환경·동물·사람에 대하여 원 헬스(One Health)적 관점으로 위험요인과 위험지역을 관리한다면, AI인체감염증에 대한 방역정책 수립과 사회·경제적 비용 감소에 도움이 될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.