• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• v.25 no.7
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• pp.913-920
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• 2012

In this study, we investigated the relationship between unsaturated fatty acids influencing beef flavor and four types of SNPs (c.280A>G, c.388G>A, c.408G>C and c.456A>G) located at exon 2, 3 and 4 of the FABP4 gene, which is a fatty acid binding protein 4 in Korean cattle (n = 513). When analyzing the relationship between single genotype, fatty acids and carcass trait, individuals of GG, GG, CC and GG genotypes that are homozygotes, had a higher content of unsaturated fatty acids and marbling scores than other genotypes (p<0.05). Then, haplotype block showed strong significant relationships not only with unsaturated fatty acids (54.73%), but also with marbling scores (5.82) in $ht1{\times}ht1$ group (p<0.05). This $ht1{\times}ht1$ group showed significant differences with unsaturated fatty acids and marbling scores that affected beef flavor in Korean cattle. Therefore, it can be inferred that the $ht1{\times}ht1$ types might be valuable new markers for use in the improvement of Korean cattle.

• The Korean Journal of Pharmacology
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• v.31 no.2
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• pp.141-144
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• 1995

Serotonergic neurons in brainstem play important roles in the endogenous descending pain inhibitory system. To illucidate the involvement of glutamate receptors in the regulation of brainstem serotonergic neurons, we studied the effects of glutamate receptor agonists on 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT) release from cultured neurons of rat fetal (gestational age 14th day) brainstem. Cultured cells maintained for 10 days in vitro were stimulated for 30 minutes with agonists of glutamate receptor subtypes at 10-1,000 micromolar concentration. Glutamate (10-1,000 M) increased 5-HT release in a concentration-dependent manner. N-methyl-D-aspartic acid $(NMDA)(10-1,000\;{\mu}M)$ increased 5-HT release in a concentration-dependent manner. Non-NMDA receptor agonists, kainate and $AMPA(3-1,000\;{\mu}M)$ also concentration-dependently increased 5-HT release. These results suggest that both NMDA and non-NMDA receptors regulate 5-HT release from brainstem serotonergic neurons.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• v.64 no.5
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• pp.763-775
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• 2021

Objective : Hemorrhagic transformation (HT) can be occurred after acute cerebral infarction. HT can worse symptoms in severe cases and adversely affect long-term prognosis. As bone and vascular smooth muscle are composed of type 1 collagen, we aimed to identify a potential relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) and HT after acute cardioembolic stroke. Methods : As an indicator of BMD, we used mean frontal skull Hounsfield unit (HU) values on brain computed tomography (CT). Multivariative hazard ratios were calculated using Cox regression analysis to identify whether the osteoporotic condition was an independent predictor of HT after acute cardioembolic stroke. Results : This 11-year analysis enrolled 506 patients who diagnosed as acute cardioembolic infarction. The first tertile of skull HU value was an independent predictor of HT development compared to the third tertile (hazard ratio, 2.12; 95% confidence interval, 1.13-3.98; p=0.020). We observed no interactions between age and skull HU with respect to HT statistically. Conclusion : The results of this study revealed an association between osteoporotic conditions and HT development after acute cardioembolic stroke. A convenient method to measure the cancellous bone HU value of the frontal skull using brain CT images may be useful for predicting HT in patients with acute cerebral infarction.

• The Korean Journal of Pharmacology
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.1-11
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• 1989

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the role of serotonergic neurotransmission in nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS) for the central regulation of blood pressure and heart rate and its involvement in baroreceptor reflex activation in rats. A microinjection of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) into the NTS produced decreases in blood pressure and heart rate. Maximal decreases were $34.4{\pm}1.6$ mmHg and $41.7{\pm}10.2$ beats per min by 300 pmol of 5-HT. Microinjections of ${\alpha}-methylnor-adrenaline$ $({\alpha}-MNE)$ and clonidine manifested similar decreases in blood pressure and heart rate. The hypotensive and bradycardial effects of 5-HT were blocked by previous applications of 5-HT antagonists, ritanserin, methysergide and ketanserin into the NTS, respectively. By pretreatment with reserpine and 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA, i.c.v.), both hypotensive and bradycardial effects of 5-HT were significantly attenuated. Pretreatment with 5, 7-dihydroxytryptamine (5,7-DHT, i.c.v.) enhanced the hypotensive and bradycardial effects of 5-HT. Similarly, following pretreatment with 6-OHDA, the effects of clonidine were increased. Pretreatment either with 5,7-DHT or 6-OHDA significantly attenuated the sensitivity of baroreflex produced either by phenylephrine or by sodium nitroprusside. When either 5,7-DHT or 6-OHDA was injected into the NTS $(5,7-DHT;\;8{\mu}g\;6-OHDA;\;10{\mu}g)$, both of the baroreflex sensitivities were impaired. In the immunohistochemical study, the injection of 6-OHDA into the the NTS led to reduction of axon terminal varicosity, however, the injection did not reduce the numbers of catecholaminergic cell bodies. Likewise, when 5,7-DHT was injected into the NTS, the varicosity of serotonergic axon terminals was markedly reduced. Based on these results, it is suggested that (1) stimulation of serotonergic receptors in the NTS leads to decreases in blood pressure and heart rate as observed with the stimulation of catecholaminergic system, (2) both serotonergic and catecholaminergic receptors may be located postsynaptically, and (3) the serotonergic neurons as well as catecholaminergic neurons may have a close relevance for the activation of baroreflex.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• v.4 no.5
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• pp.347-353
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• 2000

It has been well documented that a massive release of not only glutamate but also other neurotransmitters may modulate the final responses of nerve cells to the ischemic neuronal injury. But there is no information regarding whether the release of monoamines is directly associated with synaptic vesicular proteins under ischemia. In the present study, it was investigated whether synapsin 1, syntaxin and SNAP-25 are involved in the release of 5-hydroxytryptamine $([^3H]5-HT)$ in glucose/oxygen deprived (GOD) rat hippocampal slices. And, the effect of NMDA receptor using DL-2-amino-5-phosphonovaleric acid (APV) on ischemia- induced release of 5-HT and the changes of the above proteins were also investigated. GOD for 20 minutes enhanced release of $[^3H]5-HT,$ which was in part blocked by the NMDA receptor antagonist, APV. The augmented expression of synapsin 1 during GOD for 20 minutes, which was also in part prevented by APV. In contrast, the expression of syntaxin and SNAP-25 were not altered during GOD. These results suggest that ischemic insult induces release of $[^3H]5-HT$ associated with synapsin 1, synaptic vesicular protein, via activation of NMDA receptor in part.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2012.02a
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• pp.380-380
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• 2012

유기물 나노 복합체는 고집적/저전력/플렉서블 특성을 가지는 초고효율 비휘발성 메모리 소자를 제작하는데 많은 이점을 가지고 있어, 차세대 비휘발성 메모리 소자에 사용되는 소재로 매우 각광받고 있다. 그 중, WORM 특성을 가지는 메모리 소자는 1회 쓰기 후 수많은 읽기가 가능하기 때문에, 그 효율성이 매우 뛰어나 이목을 끌고 있다. 유기물 나노 복합체 중에서, poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT)는 화학적/전기적 안정성과 전하의 이동도 특성이 뛰어나기 때문에 전자 소자에 응용하려는 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 $P_3HT$ 고분자를 polymethylmethacrylate(PMMA) 고분자에 분산시킴으로써, 상태를 기억하는 저장 매체로 사용하였다. 본 연구의 소자를 제작하기 위하여 약 9 : 1 비율을 가지는 PMMA 와 $P_3HT$를 용매인 클로로벤젠에 녹여 용액을 준비하였다. Indium Tin Oxide (ITO)가 코팅된 glass를 화학적 처리를 통해 청결하게 만든 후, PMMA와 $P_3HT$가 용해되어 있는 용액을 스핀 코팅 방법으로 박막을 형성하였다. PMMA 속에 $P_3HT$가 분산되어 있는 활성층 위에 상부 전극으로 Al을 열 증착 방식을 통하여 형성하였다. 제작된 WORM 특성을 갖는 유기물 나노 복합체 플렉서블 소자의 메모리 효과에 대한 분석을 위하여, -5V에서 5V까지 전압을 인가하여 전류-전압 특성을 측정하였다. 초기 낮은 전도도 (OFF 상태, 10-10A에서 10-4A)를 유지하다가, 쓰기 전압을 1회 가해준 후부터는 높은 전도도 (ON 상태, 10-5A 에서 10-2A)를 유지하는 특성을 관측하였다. 또한 WORM 특성을 갖는 메모리 소자로써의 능력을 보여주기 위하여, 1회 쓰기 전압 후 읽기 전압인 1V를 인가하여 높은 전도도 상태에 대한 상태 유지 능력을 측정하였고, 전하 수송 메커니즘을 규명하기 위하여 피팅 모델을 통해 설명하였다.

• Development and Reproduction
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.9-16
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• 2001

Biogenic monoamines are divided into three categories; catecholamines(dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine), indoleamine(serotonin and melatonin) and histamine. Among them, serotonin has been intensively studied by many researchers with a broad spectrum of biomedical interests. A concise overview of serotonin-related topics such as biosynthetic pathway, receptor subtypes, and roles in reproduction will be provided. In particular, serotonergic efffect on the regulation of hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad hormonal axis and sexual behaviors will be emphasized. Though our Knowledge on the biological roles and its clinical applications are still limited, these topics are quite promising subjects which will be helpful for improving our 'quality of life' in near future.

• Macromolecular Research
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• v.12 no.5
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• pp.459-465
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• 2004

We have synthesized poly(l,4-cyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate-co-hexamethylene terephthalate) [P(CT-co-HT)] random copolymers having various comonomer contents, from 0 to 100 mol% HT, by melt-condensation and have investigated their crystallization behavior by using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD). We observed that P(CT-co-HT)s exhibit clear melting and crystallization peaks in their DSC thermograms and sharp diffraction peaks in their WAXD patterns for all of their copolymer compositions as a result of cocrystallization of the CT and HT units, even though the copolymers are statistically random copolymers. When we plotted the melting and crystallization temperatures of P(CT-co-HT)s and the d-spacings of all the reflections against the copolymer composition, we observed a eutectic point at ca. 80 mol% HT, which suggests that a crystal transition occured from a PCT-type crystal to a PHT-type crystal. Both the DSC and WAXD results support the notion that P(CT-co-HT) copolymers undergo an isodimorphic cocrystallization.

• Molecules and Cells
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.69-73
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• 2005

The flavonoid, quercetin, is a low molecular weight substance found in apple, tomato and other fruit. Besides its antioxidative effect, quercetin, like other flavonoids, has a wide range of neuropharmacological actions including analgesia, and motility, sleep, anticonvulsant, sedative and anxiolytic effects. In the present study, we investigated its effect on mouse 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 ($5-HT_{3A}$) receptor channel activity, which is involved in pain transmission, analgesia, vomiting, and mood disorders. The $5-HT_{3A}$ receptor was expressed in Xenopus oocytes, and the current was measured with the two-electrode voltage clamp technique. In oocytes injected with $5-HT_{3A}$ receptor cRNA, quercetin inhibited the 5-HT-induced inward peak current ($I_{5-HT}$) with an $IC_{50}$ of $64.7{\pm}2.2{\mu}M$. Inhibition was competitive and voltage-independent. Point mutations of pre-transmembrane domain 1 (pre-TM1) such as R222T and R222A, but not R222D, R222E and R222K, abolished inhibition, indicating that quercetin interacts with the pre-TM1 of the $5-HT_{3A}$ receptor.

• Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.133-140
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• 2003

Objective:Some candidate gene polymorphisms were reported to be associated with tardive dyskinesia (TD). The aim of this study was to investigate the association of the 5-$HT_{2A}$ receptor gene polymorphisms with TD in Korean schizophrenic subjects. Method:Subjects were of 59 schizophrenic patients with TD and 60 schizophrenic patients without TD for studying of 5-$HT_{2A}$ receptor gene polymorphisms. TD was evaluated using the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale(AIMS). Genomic DNA was amplified by PCR and digestion with MspI and BsmI. Result:There were no statistically significant differences in the demographic variables, such as age, male to female percentage, duration of illnesses and duration of antipsychotic drug exposure between the TD group and control group. 1) T102C polymorphisms and TD Comparing the TD group and control group, the 102T/C allele was associated with a significantly increased risk for TD (${\chi}^2$=5.560, df=1, p=0.018). 2) Three AIMS categories of TD and T102C genotype. There were statistically significant differences in the three AIMS categories(${\chi}^2$=6.835, df=2, p=0.033). Conclusion:These result suggest 102T/C genotypes of the 5-$HT_{2A}$ receptor gene are related to the development of TD. The 102T/C genotypes were associated with significantly higher AIMS orofacial dyskinesia scores. These findings suggest that the 5-$HT_{2A}$ receptor gene is significantly associated with susceptibility to TD in patients with chronic schizophrenia.