• 약학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.91-96
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• 2010

Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid, has a wide range of pharmacological effects, including anti-inflammation. It has been reported that berberine inhibits experimental colitis through inhibition of IL-8, and that inhibitory effect of berberine on inflammatory cytokine expression is mediated through peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR)-$\gamma$. In this study, we examined the effects and action mechanism of berberine on the tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-$\alpha$-induced monocyte adhesion to HT29 human colonic epithelial cells, which is commonly used as an in vitro model of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Berberine significantly inhibited the TNF-$\alpha$-induced monocyte adhesion to HT29, which is similar to the effect of PDTC, a nuclear factor (NF)-$\kappa$B inhibitor. However, ciglitazone and GW, the ligands of PPAR-$\gamma$, did not suppress the TNF-$\alpha$-induced monocyte adhesion to HT29 cells. In addition, TNF-$\alpha$-induced chemokine expression and NF-$\kappa$B transcriptional activity were significantly inhibited by berberine in a concentration-dependent manner. The results suggest that inhibitory effect of berberine on colitis is mediated through suppression of NF-$\kappa$B and NF-$\kappa$B-dependent chemokine expression.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제59권2호
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• pp.106-116
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• 2016

Objective : Protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) acts as a chaperone on the cell surface, and it has been reported that PDI is associated with the tumor cell migration and invasion. The aims of this study are to investigate the anti-migration effect of bacitracin, which is an inhibitor of PDI, and the associated factor in this process. Methods : U87-MG glioma cells were treated with bacitracin in 1.25, 2.5, 3.75, and 5.0 mM concentrations. Western blot with caspase-3 was applied to evaluate the cytotoxicity of bacitracin. Adhesion, morphology, migration assays, and organotypic brain-slice culture were performed to evaluate the effect of bacitracin to the tumor cell. Western blot, PCR, and gelatin zymography were performed to investigate the associated factors. Thirty glioma tissues were collected following immunohistochemistry and Western blot. Results : Bacitracin showed a cytotoxicity in 3rd (p<0.05) and 4th (p<0.001) days, in 5.0 Mm concentration. The cell adhesion significantly decreased and the cells became a round shape after treated with bacitracin. The migration ability, the expression of phosphorylated focal adhesion kinase (p-FAK) and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) decreased in a bacitracin dose- and time-dependent manner. The U87-MG cells exhibited low-invasiveness in the 2.5 mM, compared with the untreated in organotypic brain-slice culture. PDI was expressed in the tumor margin, and significantly increased with histological glioma grades (p<0.001). Conclusion : Bacitracin, as a functional inhibitor of PDI, decreased the phosphorylated FAK and the secreted MMP-2, which are the downstream of integrin and play a major role in cell migration and invasion, might become one of the feasible therapeutic strategies for glioblastoma.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.210-220
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• 1996

식세포인 호중구나 단핵세포는 생체외실험에 사용하기 위한 세포분리법인 플라스틱 표면부착만으로도 세포활성화가 일어나 이후의 실험결과에 영향을 주고 이 과정에 부착분자가 연관되어 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 폐의 주된 면역세포인 폐포대식세포도 대부분 플라스틱 표면부착에 의해 세포를 분리하므로 사람의 폐포대식세포가 표면부착 자체에 의해 활성화되는지 알아보고 세포활성회에 부착분자와 같은 기전이 관여하는지 밝히기 위해 적어도 한 쪽 폐가 정상인 사람에서 기관지폐포세척술을 통해 얻은 폐포대식세포를 대상으로 표면 부착이 미치는 영향을 과산화수소 분비량 측정으로 분석하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1) 폐포대식세포는 플라스틱 표면에 부착되면 부착 자체에 의해 과산화수소 분비능이 증가하고 이런 상태에서는 PMA나 fMLP와 같은 추가적인 화학자극물질에 의해 과산화수소 분비가 증가되지 않았다. 2) 여러가지 표면중 A549세포단층에 부착될 경우에만 이후의 PMA와 fMLP자극 모두에 의해 과산회수소 분비가 증가하였다. 3) PMA는 세포 부착여부에 관계없이 과산화수소 분비를 자극하지만 fMLP는 폐포대식세포가 표면에 부착된 상태에서만 자극효과가 나타났고 이런 부착세포에서의 fMLP에 의한 과산회수소 분비 효과는 단백합성억제제인 cycloheximide, G단백차 단제인 일해독소와 $\beta_2$ integrin 부착분자에 대한 항체인 항CD18 단세포항체 3가지 모두의 의해 차단되었다. 이상의 결과로 사람의 폐포대식세포는 플라스틱 부착자체에 의해 활성화되므로 부착 이후의 자극물질에 대한 효과가 반감되지만 폐포상피세포와 같은 생물학적 표면에 부착될 경우에는 이후의 세포자극에 민감하게 반응한다는 것을 알 수 있었고, PMA는 세포 부착여부에 관계없이 세포를 자극하는 반면 fMLP는 세포 부착상태에서만 자극효과가 나타나며 이런 부착세포에서의 fMLP에 의한 산소유리기 자극효과는 G단백결합 수용체를 통한 새로운 단백합성 과정으로 이루워지면서 $\beta_2$ integrin을 통한 폐포대식세포와 폐포상피세포의 부착에 의존하는 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.475-483
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• 2019

세포기반 치료제에 사용되는 줄기세포는 재생능력과 다양한 세포로의 분화능력으로 인해 재생 의학 분야에서 광범위하게 관심을 끌었으며, 많은 불치병에 적용된다. 하지만, 이러한 줄기세포는 여전히 치료 전 세포증식 및 질병 투여부위에서의 낮은 생존률로 인해 충분한 치료효과가 나타나지 않는 단점이 있다. 이것을 해결하고자, 우리는 세포부착능과 항세포자살 기능을 가지고 있는 carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) gene family의 하나인 CEACAM 6를 사용하였다. 이것을 줄기세포에 적용 전, 먼저 세포별로 이 단백질이 발현되는지를 확인하였고, 이 유전자가 발현되는 벡터를 줄기세포에 삽입시키기 위한 최적 조건을 선정하였다. 그 후, 도입된 CEACAM 6발현벡터로부터 줄기세포에서 이 유전자가 발현되는지를 확인하였다. 그리고 인체투여 시 발생되는 산화적 스트레스와 유사한 조건에서의 이 유전자의 기능을 평가하기 위해 과산화수소(H₂O₂)를 처리하였다. 산화적 스트레스 조건하에서 CEACAM 6가 발현되는 줄기세포는 그렇지 않은 세포에 비해 세포의 생존률이 현저히 증가하는 것을 확인하였다. 이를 통해, 이 CEACAM 6는 줄기세포의 치료효능과 세포증식을 강화시킬 수 있는 다른 선택지로서의 가능성이 있음을 확인하였다.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.296-306
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• 2014

There is growing evidence that crosstalk between mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) cells and stromal microenvironments, such as bone marrow and secondary lymphoid tissues, promotes tumor progression by enhancing survival and growth as well as drug resistance of MCL cells. Recent advances in the understanding of lymphoma microenvironment have led to the identification of crucial factors involved in the crosstalk and subsequent generation of their targeted agents. In the present study, we evaluated the combinatory effect of blocking antibodies (Ab) targeting CXCR4 and VLA-4, both of which were known to play significant roles in the induction of environment-mediated drug resistance (EMDR) in MCL cell line, Jeko-1. Simultaneous treatment with anti-CXCR4 and anti-VLA-4 Ab not only reduced the migration of Jeko-1 cells into the protective stromal cells, but also enhanced sensitivity of Jeko-1 to a chemotherapeutic agent to a greater degree than with either Ab alone. These combinatorial effects were associated with decreased phosphorylation of ERK1/2, AKT and NF-${\kappa}B$. Importantly, drug resistance could not be overcome once the adhesion of Jeko-1 to the stromal occurred despite the combined use of Abs, suggesting that the efforts to mitigate migration of MCLs should be attempted as much as possible. Our results provide a basis for a future development of therapeutic strategies targeting both CXCR4 and VLA-4, such as Ab combinations or bispecific antibodies, to improve treatment outcomes of MCL with grave prognosis.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.853-860
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• 2006

This study was performed to investigate genes which are differently expressed in human blood by administrating of OLT-2. OLT-2 was medical precipitation composed of three medicinal herbs, Ginseng Radix, Astragali Radix, Glycyrrhizae Radix, and anti-leukemia effect of it was evaluated from Byung Hun Jeon of Wonkwang University this study was approved by Institutional Review Board of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (Taejeon, Korea) and four male subjects participated in this study. Gene expressions were evaluated by cDNA chip, in which 24,000 genes were spotted. Hierarchical cluster and biological process against the genes, which expression changes were more than 1.6 fold, were constructed by cluster 3.0 providing Stanford University and EASE(http://apps1 .maid.nih.gov/DAVID). Five groups were clustered according to their expression patterns. Group A contained gene decreased by OLT-2 and increased genes by OLT-2 were involved in Group B, C, D. In biological process, expression of genes involved in cytokine or cell calcium signaling, such as interleukin 18 and G-protein beta 4 were increased, but protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor type c, which function is cell adhesion between antigen-presenting cell and T or B-cell, was decreased by OLT-2. This study provides the most comprehensive available survey of gene expression changes in response to anti-leukemia effect of OLT-2 in human blood.

• 약학회지
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.500-506
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• 2010

TNF-${\alpha}$ and VCAM-1 play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis, and the development of drugs targeting these molecules has extended the therapeutical approaches to rheumatoid arthritis patients. Bispecific antibodies combine the antigen-binding sites of two antibodies within a single molecule and thus they are able to bind to two different epitopes simultaneously. A specific bispecific antibody format termed "Di-diabody" was made for the efficient approach to anti-inflammation. In this study, the DNA vector construct of Di-diabody was built up against two antigens, VCAM-1 and TNF-${\alpha}$. For evaluating this Di-diabody as a bispecific antibody on the efficacy of anti-inflammation, the proteins were analyzed according to each antigen binding affinity and cell based assay related separate molecules. The 7H/Humira Di-diabody produced in this study interacted with its ligands, VCAM-1 and TNF-${\alpha}$, respectively. Also, this antibody exhibited the similar functional activities as compared to 7H-IgG in respect to inhibition of hVCAM-1-induced cell adhesion and Humira-IgG in respect to inhibition of TNF-${\alpha}$ induced cytotoxicity. Further study to elucidate the pharmacological significance of the Di-diabody is warranted using experimental animals.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.71-84
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• 2010

Purpose: In the theory of traditional medicine, Glenditsia spina(GS) can resolve carbuncle, relive swelling, dispel wind and destroy parasites. This study was designed to investigate the effects of GS on gene expression of ovarian tissue in polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) rats. Methods: In this experiment, female rats injected with a single dose of 2 mg estradiol valerate(EV) and GS was given for 5 weeks. The genetic profile for the effects on ovarian tissue in PCOS rats was measured using microarray technique, and the functional analysis on these genes was conducted. Results: 985 genes were increased in control and restored to normal level in GS group. (B), 733 genes were decreased in control group and restored to normal level in GS group. (F). Metabolic pathways related in B group genes were Graft-versus-host disease, Allograft rejection, Autoimmune thyroid disease, Cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, Small cell lung cancer, Type I diabetes mellitus. Metabolic pathways related in F group genes were Antigen processing and present, Adipocytokine signalling pathway, Focal adhesion, ECM-receptor interaction, Pancreatic cancer, Notch signalling pathway, Tight junction. The network of total protein interactions was measured using cytoscape program, and some key molecules, such as c-Fos, c-Myc, ABL1 related in B group, MAPK8, RASA1, CALR related in F group that can be used for elucidation of therapeutical mechanism of medicine in future were identified. Conclusion: These results suggest possibility of GS as anti-cancer and anti-hyperplasia drug in PCOS. In addition, the present author also suggests that related mechanisms are involved in suppression of proto-oncogene such as c-Fos, c-Myc and ABL1, and in regulation of cell cycle such as RASA1.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권15호
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• pp.6219-6225
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• 2014

Background: Increasing evidence from animal, epidemiological and clinical investigations suggest that dietary anthocyanins have potential to prevent chronic diseases, including cancers. It is also noteworthy that human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (ErbB2) protein overexpression or ErbB2 gene amplification has been included as an indicator for metastasis and higher risk of recurrence for breast cancer. Materials and Methods: The present experiments investigated the anti-metastasis effects of black rice anthocyanins (BRACs) on ErbB2 positive breast cancer cells in vivo and in vitro. Results: Oral administration of BRACs (150 mg/kg/day) reduced transplanted tumor growth, inhibited pulmonary metastasis, and decreased lung tumor nodules in BALB/c nude mice bearing ErbB2 positive breast cancer cell MDA-MB-453 xenografts. The capacity for migration, adhesion, motility and invasion was also inhibited by BRACs in MDA-MB-453 cells in a concentration dependent manner, accompanied by decreased activity of a transfer promoting factor, urokinase-type plasminogen activator (u-PA). Conclusions: Together, our results indicated that BRACs possess anti-metastasis potential against ErbB2 positive human breast cancer cells in vivo and in vitro through inhibition of metastasis promoting molecules.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.490-497
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• 2021

Background and objective: Synthetic ginsenoside compounds G-Rp (1,3, and 4) and natural ginsenosides in Panax ginseng 20(S)-Rg3, Rg6, F4 and Ro have inhibitory actions on human platelets. However, the inhibitory mechanism of ginsenoside Rk1 (G-Rk1) is still unclear thus, we initiated investigation of the anti-platelet mechanism by G-Rk1 from Panax ginseng. Methodology: Our study focused to investigate the action of G-Rk1 on agonist-stimulated human platelet aggregation, inhibition of platelet signaling molecules such as fibrinogen binding with integrin α_IIbβ₃ using flow cytometry, intracellular calcium mobilization, fibronectin adhesion, dense granule secretion, and thromboxane B2 secretion. Thrombin-induced clot retraction was also observed in human platelets. Key Results: Collagen, thrombin, and U46619-stimulated human platelet aggregation were dose-dependently inhibited by G-Rk1, while it demonstrated a more effective suppression on collagen-stimulated platelet aggregation using human platelets. Moreover, G-Rk1 suppressed collagen-induced elevation of Ca²⁺ release from endoplasmic reticulum, granule release, and α_IIbβ₃ activity without any cytotoxicity. Conclusions and implications: These results indicate that G-Rk1 possess strong anti-platelet effect, proposing a new drug candidate for treatment and prevention of platelet-mediated thrombosis in cardiovascular disease.