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Intracellular Posttranslational Modification of Aspartyl Proteinase of Candida albicans and the Role of the Glycan Region of the Enzyme

  • 나병국;송철용
    • 미생물학회지
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    • 제38권4호
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    • pp.218-218
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    • 2002
  • Using two drugs, tunicamycin and brefeldin A, which affect protein processing, we investigated the intracellular processing mechanism of secreted aspartyl proteinase 1 (SAPl) of Candide albicans. Three intracellular forms of SAPI were detected by immunoblotting using menoclonal antibody (MAb) CAPl. Their molecular weights were approximately 40, 41 and 45 kDa, respectively. The 41 kDa protein is a glycoprotein and may be the same as the extracellular form judging by its molecular mass. The 40 kDa protein was the unglycosylated form and its molecular mass coincided with deglycosylated SAPl and the 45 kDa protein was also the unglycosylated form. Neither the 40 and 45 kDa proteins were detected in the culture supernatant of C. albicans. These suggested that the 40 and 45 kDa proteins might be intracellular precursor forms of SAPI. These results show that SAPI is translated as a 45 kDa precusor form in the endoplasmic reticulum and the 45 kDa precursor farm undergoes proteolytic cleavage after translocation into the Golgi apparatus, generating the 40 kDa precursor form. This 40 kDa precursor is converted into a 41 kDa mature form through glycosylation in the Golgi apparatus. The mature form of the 41 kDa protein is sorted into secretary vesicles and finally released into the extracellular space through membrane fusion. When the glycan region of SAPl was digested with N-glycosidase F, both stability and activity of the enzyme decreased. These results indicate that the glycan attached to the enzyme may, at least in parti be related to enzyme stability and activity.

Intracellular Posttranslational Modification of Aspartyl Proteinase of Candida albicans and the Role of the Glycan Region of the Enzyme

  • Na, Byung-Kuk;Song, Chul-Yong
    • Journal of Microbiology
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    • 제38권4호
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    • pp.218-223
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    • 2000
  • Using two drugs, tunicamycin and brefeldin A, which affect protein processing, we investigated the intracellular processing mechanism of secreted aspartyl proteinase 1 (SAPl) of Candide albicans. Three intracellular forms of SAPI were detected by immunoblotting using menoclonal antibody (MAb) CAPl. Their molecular weights were approximately 40, 41 and 45 kDa, respectively. The 41 kDa protein is a glycoprotein and may be the same as the extracellular form judging by its molecular mass. The 40 kDa protein was the unglycosylated form and its molecular mass coincided with deglycosylated SAPl and the 45 kDa protein was also the unglycosylated form. Neither the 40 and 45 kDa proteins were detected in the culture supernatant of C. albicans. These suggested that the 40 and 45 kDa proteins might be intracellular precursor forms of SAPI. These results show that SAPI is translated as a 45 kDa precusor form in the endoplasmic reticulum and the 45 kDa precursor farm undergoes proteolytic cleavage after translocation into the Golgi apparatus, generating the 40 kDa precursor form. This 40 kDa precursor is converted into a 41 kDa mature form through glycosylation in the Golgi apparatus. The mature form of the 41 kDa protein is sorted into secretary vesicles and finally released into the extracellular space through membrane fusion. When the glycan region of SAPl was digested with N-glycosidase F, both stability and activity of the enzyme decreased. These results indicate that the glycan attached to the enzyme may, at least in parti be related to enzyme stability and activity.

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오미자 물추출물의 항종양 활성에 대한 효과 (Study on Antitumor Activity of Water Extract of Omija(Schizandra chinensis Baillon))

  • 이정숙;이성우
    • 동아시아식생활학회지
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    • 제2권1호
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    • pp.103-107
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    • 1992
  • The antitumor activity of Omija water extract on sarcoma 180 transplanted intraperitoneal administration in ICR mice was investigated. combined treatment with Omija water extract and Cyclophosphamide augmented antivity against the solid form of Sarcoma 180 in ICR mice.

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Facile Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Heterocyclic Compounds Containing Diazepam

  • Berghot, M.A.
    • Archives of Pharmacal Research
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    • 제24권4호
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    • pp.263-269
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    • 2001
  • Diazepamoxadiazoles 4,5,6,12,14 and 22 were prepared with the binary form system. Diazepamthiadiazoles 15,20 and Diazepamtriazoles 7,8,9,17,18,19 and 21 were also shapely synthesized. Some of these compounds were screened to test their antibacterial activity against E. coli and B. subtilis compounds 15 and 20 show potent activity against these bacteria.

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Computational Study of Mutagen X

  • Cho, Seung-Joo
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • 제24권6호
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    • pp.731-732
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    • 2003
  • Mutagen X (MX), 3-chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone is one of the most potent directing acting mutagen ever tested in SAL TA100 assay. Although MX analogues have been synthesized, tested for mutagenicity and modeled by structure-activity relationship (SAR) methods, the mechanism of interaction of these compounds with DNA to produce their remarkable mutagenic potency remains unresolved. MX exists as an equilibrium mixture of both ring and open form in water. This equilibrium is very fast for Ames test. Because the mixture is not separable by experimental methods, it is not clear which one is really responsible for the observed mutagenicity. There have been many debates that which one is really responsible for the observed mutagenicity. We used ab initio methods for the MX analogues. It seems both ring and open form could react with DNA bases as electrophiles. However, every open form has consistently lower LUMO energy than corresponding ring form. It is reasonable to assume that the major reaction will go through via open form for MX analogues. This suggest that the open form is more likely really mutagenic.

디자인 원형모델 개발을 위한 전문평가 시스템에 관한 연구 (A Study on an Expert Estimation System for a design Original Form development.)

  • 양승연;석재혁;한정완;박경진
    • 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국철도학회 2008년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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    • pp.475-481
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    • 2008
  • This research presents about an expert estimation method to develop a HEMU Original Form of streamline nose. It has difficult part to check to the thought of the designer. We presented the course to extract the Original Form through the form data base this part. But it is the form to be extract in logical method. It is important both intuitional part and sensual part of designer in the course which the form is developed innovative. We extract the factor of the innovation which the experts consider who a sensual brain activity is special and the experience degree is high. We do the structuring the estimation system. And than, we made the method to apply at the practical affairs.

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Biological Functions of the COOH-Terminal Amino Acids of the $\alpha$-Subunit of Tethered Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin

  • Jeoung, Youn-Hee;Yoon, Jong-Taek;Min, Kwan-Sik
    • Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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    • 제34권1호
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    • pp.47-53
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    • 2010
  • Glycoprotein hormones have a common $\alpha$-subunit that is involved in the signaling pathway together with G protein, adenylcyclase and cAMP induction; however, it is an unclear how this common structure is related to hormonal action. To determine the biological functions of the COOH-terminal amino acids in the $\alpha$-subunit of these glycoprotein hormones, a tethered-molecule was constructed by fusing the $NH_2$-terminus of the $\alpha$-subunit to the COOH-terminus of the $\beta$-subunit of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG). The following deletion mutants were created by PCR; Ile was inserted at position 96 to form ${\Delta}96$, Lys was substituted at position 95 to form ${\Delta}95$, His was inserted at position 93 to form ${\Delta}93$ and Tyr was substituted at position 87 to form ${\Delta}87$. Each mutant was transfected into CHO-K1 cells. Tethered-wt eCG, and ${\Delta}96$, ${\Delta}95$, and ${\Delta}93$ mutants were efficiently secreted into the medium but the ${\Delta}87$ mutant was not secreted. Interestingly, the RT-PCR, real-time PCR, and northern blot analyses confirmed that the RNA was transcribed in the ${\Delta}87$ mutant. However, the ${\Delta}87$ mutant protein was not detected in the medium or the intracellular fraction of the cell lysates. The LH- and FSH-like activities of the recombinant proteins were assayed in terms of cAMP production using rat LH/CG and rat FSH receptors. The metabolic clearance rate (MCR) was determined by injecting rec-eCG (2 IU) into the tail vein. The ${\Delta}95$ and ${\Delta}93$ mutants were completely inactive in both the LH- and FSH-like activity assays. The ${\Delta}96$ mutant showed slight activity in the LH-like activity assay. In comparison to the wild type, the activity of the ${\Delta}96$ mutant in the FSH-like activity assay was the highest among all the mutants. The MCR assay in which rec-eCG was injected showed a peak at 10 min in all the treatment groups, which disappeared 4 h after injection. These results imply a direct interaction between the receptor and the COOH-terminal region of the a-subunit. The data also reveal a significant difference in the mechanism by which the eCG hormone interacts with the rLH and rFSH receptors. The COOH-terminal region of the $\alpha$-subunit is very important for the secretion and functioning of this hormone.

노인에서 동맥경화지표와 단문형 국제신체활동설문지(IPAQ­SF)로 평가한 신체활동수준과의 관계 (Relationship between Arterial Stiffness and Physical Activity Level Assessed by International Physical Activity Questionnaire­short form (IPAQ­SF) in the Elderly)

  • 이현주;곽지연;전하연;김은경
    • 대한지역사회영양학회지
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    • 제25권3호
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    • pp.236-245
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    • 2020
  • Objectives: Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death in the elderly in Korea. Increased arterial stiffness is linked to risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between arterial stiffness and physical activity in the elderly. Methods: A total of 209 older adults (110 men and 99 women) participated in this study. Arterial stiffness of subjects such as brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and ankle brachial pressure index (ABI) was measured using a non-invasive vascular screening device (VP-1000 Plus, Omron, Kyoto, Japan). The interviewed Korean version of the international physical activity questionnaire short form (IPAQ-SF) was used to evaluate subject's physical activity level and classify subjects as active or inactive group based on the time spent doing moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Results: The mean age of total subjects was 75.3 ± 5.6 years. There was no significant difference in sex distribution between the active group (39.7%) and inactive group (60.3%). The baPWV (1,758.1 ± 375.2 cm/sec) of the active group was significantly lower than that (1,969.7 ± 372.3 cm/sec) of the inactive group (P < 0.05). There was a significant inverse association between time spent in MVPA and baPWV (r = -0.245, P < 0.01). Conclusions: This study suggests that physical activity programs for older adults are needed to prevent arteriosclerosis.

안면형상연구의 인간과학적 기초 연구 - 정기신혈(精氣神血)의 유체역학적(流體力學的) 해석을 중심으로 - (Fundamental Studies on Human Sciences by Facial Form Analysis - Based on Unit Fluid Model of Essence, Qi energy, Emotion, Blood -)

  • 김종원;이인선;김규곤;이용태;김경철;엄현섭;지규용
    • 동의생리병리학회지
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    • 제22권5호
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    • pp.1057-1061
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    • 2008
  • For the purpose of investigating the reasonable logics contained in physiognomy of east and old western medicine. hypothetical researches based on hydromechanics theory were performed concerning facial types of form and pathologic features, especially 4 types of Dr. Jisan-Essence, Qi energy. Emotional Activity and Blood(EQAB). In order to infer the functional relation between facial type forming and EQAB factors, EQAB were supposed as fluid grounded on their continual flowing or periodical change and pressure effect from its congestion. and a premise that there's a linear corresponding relationship between the appearance of organ and its physical conditions of its inner vessels is formed too. Through this work, the unit fluid model(UFM) of Essence can be assumed as circle shape formed by the high viscosity and surface tension, the UFM model of Qi energy as quadrangular shape by the scattering features to outer four directions, and the UFM of emotional activity as inverted triangular shape by the flippant and uprising features, and the UFM of blood as ellipsoid triangle by the heavy and descending features in spite of circulation. The shapes made from each UFM are reproduced in the process of human development and manifest respective facial shape through the self-reproduction method like fractal theory in the last. Conclusively. it is said that the facial form analysis method like EQAB type theory can be the useful methodology to understand the human pathological and physiological features in view of hydromechanics.

Chemically Modified Sepharose as Support for the Immobilization of Cholesterol Oxidase

  • Yang, Hailin;Chen, Yi;Xin, Yu;Zhang, Ling;Zhang, Yuran;Wang, Wu
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제23권9호
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    • pp.1212-1220
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    • 2013
  • Because the cholesterol oxidase from Brevibacterium sp. M201008 was not as stable as the free enzyme form, it had been covalently immobilized onto chemically modified Sepharose particles via N-ethyl-N'-3-dimethylaminopropyl carbodiimide. The optimum immobilization conditions were determined, and the immobilized enzyme activity obtained was 12.01 U/g Sepharose-ethylenediamine. The immobilization of the enzyme was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The immobilized enzyme exhibited the maximal activity at $35^{\circ}C$ and pH 7.5, which was unchanged compared with the free form. After being repeatedly used 20 times, the immobilized enzyme retained more than 40.43% of its original activity. The immobilized enzyme showed better operational stability, including wider thermal and pH ranges, and retained 62.87% activity after 20 days of storage at $4^{\circ}C$, which was longer than the free enzyme.