• Molecules and Cells
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• 제45권12호
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• pp.950-962
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• 2022

Aging is a major risk factor for common neurodegenerative diseases. Although multiple molecular, cellular, structural, and functional changes occur in the brain during aging, the involvement of caveolin-2 (Cav-2) in brain ageing remains unknown. We investigated Cav-2 expression in brains of aged mice and its effects on endothelial cells. The human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) showed decreased THP-1 adhesion and infiltration when treated with Cav-2 siRNA compared to control siRNA. In contrast, Cav-2 overexpression increased THP-1 adhesion and infiltration in HUVECs. Increased expression of Cav-2 and iba-1 was observed in brains of old mice. Moreover, there were fewer iba-1-positive cells in the brains of aged Cav-2 knockout (KO) mice than of wild-type aged mice. The levels of several chemokines were higher in brains of aged wild-type mice than in young wild-type mice; moreover, chemokine levels were significantly lower in brains of young mice as well as aged Cav-2 KO mice than in their wild-type counterparts. Expression of PECAM1 and VE-cadherin proteins increased in brains of old wild-type mice but was barely detected in brains of young wild-type and Cav-2 KO mice. Collectively, our results suggest that Cav-2 expression increases in the endothelial cells of aged brain, and promotes leukocyte infiltration and age-associated neuroinflammation.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.395-402
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• 2016

Identifying Hoxc8 target genes is at the crux of understanding the Hoxc8-mediated regulatory networks underlying its roles during development. However, identification of these genes remains difficult due to intrinsic factors of Hoxc8, such as low DNA binding specificity, context-dependent regulation, and unknown cofactors. Therefore, as an alternative, the present study attempted to test whether the roles of Hoxc8 could be inferred by simply analyzing genes frequently coexpressed with Hoxc8, and whether these genes include putative target genes. Using archived gene expression datasets in which Hoxc8 was differentially expressed, we identified a total of 567 genes that were positively coexpressed with Hoxc8 in at least four out of eight datasets. Among these, 23 genes were coexpressed in six datasets. Gene sets associated with extracellular matrix and cell adhesion were most significantly enriched, followed by gene sets for skeletal system development, morphogenesis, cell motility, and transcriptional regulation. In particular, transcriptional regulators, including paralogs of Hoxc8, known Hox co-factors, and transcriptional remodeling factors were enriched. We randomly selected Adam19, Ptpn13, Prkd1, Tgfbi, and Aldh1a3, and validated their coexpression in mouse embryonic tissues and cell lines following $TGF-{\beta}2$ treatment or ectopic Hoxc8 expression. Except for Aldh1a3, all genes showed concordant expression with that of Hoxc8, suggesting that the coexpressed genes might include direct or indirect target genes. Collectively, we suggest that the coexpressed genes provide a resource for constructing Hoxc8-mediated regulatory networks.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.333-344
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• 2019

Various genetic and environmental factors are known to be associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We identified COPD-related differentially expressed genes (DEGs) using 189 samples accompanying either adenocarcinoma (AC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SC), comprising 91 normal and 98 COPD samples. DEGs were obtained from the intersection of two DEG sets separately identified for AC and SC to exclude the influence of different cancer backgrounds co-occurring with COPD. We also measured patient samples named group 'I', which were unable to be determined as normal or COPD based on alterations in gene expression. The Gene Ontology (GO) analysis revealed significant alterations in the expression of genes categorized with the 'cell adhesion', 'inflammatory response', and 'mitochondrial functions', i.e., well-known functions related to COPD, in samples from patients with COPD. Multi-omics data were subsequently integrated to decipher the upstream regulatory changes linked to the gene expression alterations in COPD. COPD-associated expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) were located at the upstream regulatory regions of 96 DEGs. Additionally, 45 previously identified COPD-related miRNAs were predicted to target 66 of the DEGs. The eQTLs and miRNAs might affect the expression of 'respiratory electron transport chain' genes and 'cell proliferation' genes, respectively, while both eQTLs and miRNAs might affect the expression of 'apoptosis' genes. We think that our present study will contribute to our understanding of the molecular etiology of COPD accompanying lung cancer.

• 폴리머
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.109-115
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• 2008

탈미네랄화된 골분(DBP)은 사이토카인과 같은 다양한 생리활성분자를 가지기 때문에 조직공학분야에서 널리 사용되는 생체재료이다. 본 연구에서는 DBP를 함유한 2차원적 DBP/PLGA 필름이 추간판디스크 세포의 부착, 증식 및 표현형유지에 미치는 영향에 대해 연구하였다. DBP 함량에 따른 DBP/PLGA 필름은 용매증발법으로 제조하였으며 제조된 PLGA 및 DBF/PLGA 필름은 시차주사현미경을 통해 표면을 분석하였다. PLCA 필름은 매끄러운 표면을 가지며, DBF의 함량이 증가할수록 DBP/PLGA 필름의 표면은 거침도가 증가하는 것을 확인하였다. 섬유륜(AF) 및 수핵(NP)세포를 PLGA 및 DBP/PLCA 필름 표면에 파종하여 배양한 후, 세포의 계수 및 SEM 관찰을 통하여 이들의 부착과 증식을 평가하였다. 세포 계수와 SEM 관찰 결과, DBP의 함량이 10 및 20%인 DBP/PLGA 필름에서 높은 초기부착도 및 증식률을 보였다. 세포 계수 결과를 바탕으로 RT-PCR을 통하여 DBF 10%와 20%의 DBP/PLGA 필름에서의 디스크 세포의 특이적 유전자 발현확인 결과, DBF의 함량이 20%인 DBP/PLCA 필름에서 세포의 표현형이 유지되며 지속적인 세포외기질이 발현될 것으로 예상되었다. 따라서 적절한 천연재료의 함량이 세포의 부착과 증식에 더욱 적합하며 이는 조직공학적 디스크 재생의 기초 자료로 사용될 것으로 사료된다.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.36-51
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• 2008

Objective : This study investigated the effects of PR(Pinelliae Rhizoma) on gene expression of lung tissue resected from asthma induced mice using intra-nasal instillation. Methods : Gene expression levels were measured using a microarray technique, and a functional analysis on these genes was conducted. Results : A total of 3270 genes were up-regulated or down-regulated, 860 genes which were lowered by induction of asthma were restored to those of naive animals, Furthermore hand, 1235 genes were lowered to normal levels, which were elevated by induction of asthma. Most of changed genes were involved in signalling pathways. Genes in which expression levels were restored by oral administration of PR were involved in MAPK pathway, focal adhesion, and regulation of actin cytoskeleton etc. Genes of which expression levels were lowered by oral administration of PR were involved in rhodopsin-like receptor activity, zinc ion binding and ATP binding. These genes were also involved in neuroactive ligand receptor interaction, the JAK-STAT signaling pathway and also the T-cell receptor signaling pathway. Conclusion : These results demonstrate the strong possibility that the mechanisms of PR on asthma are involved in neuroactive ligand receptor interaction pathway or related molecules.

• Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.44-50
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• 2009

This study was conducted to evaluate the inflammation mechanisms of tumor necrosis factor-$\alpha$ (TNF-$\alpha$), interleukin-4 (IL-4), and IL-$1{\beta}$-induced stimulation of A549 human epithelial cells. In the present study, A549 cells were stimulated with TNF-$\alpha$, IL-4 and IL-$1{\beta}$ to induce expression of chemokines and adhesion molecules involved in eosinophil chemotaxis. The effects of TNF-$\alpha$, IL-4 and IL-$1{\beta}$ on gene expression profiles in A549 cells were evaluated by oligonucleotide microarray and Real time RT-PCR. The gene expression profiles for the A549 cells varied depending on the cytokines. Also, the results of the microarray and Real time RT-PCR revealed that inflammatory-related genes were up-regulated in cytokine stimulated A549 cells. Cytokines can affect inflammation in A549 cells. A microarray-based genomic survey is a high-throughput approach that enables evaluation of gene expression in cytokine stimulated cell lines.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.177-184
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• 2005

The molecular dynamics simulation of nanoimprint lithography (NIL) using $SiO_2$ stamp and amorphous poly-(methylmethacrylate) (PNMA) film is performed to study pattern transfer in NIL. Force fields including bond, angle, torsion, van der Waals and electrostatic potential are used to describe the intermolecular and intramolecular force of PMMA molecules and $SiO_2$ stamp. Nose-Hoover thermostat is used to control the system temperature and cell multipole method is adopted to treat long range interactions. The deformation of PMMA film is observed during pattern transfer in the NIL process. For the detail analysis of deformation characteristics, the distributions of density and stress in PMHA film are calculated. The adhesion and friction forces are obtained by dividing the PMMA film into subregions and calculating the interacting force between subregion and stamp. Their effects on the pattern transfer are also discussed as varying the indentation depth and speed.

• 폴리머
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.702-707
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• 2014

각막 내피세포는 각막 가장 안쪽의 단일 세포층이며, 데스메막 위에 놓여있다. 데스메막은 피브로넥틴, 콜라겐, 라미닌, 단백당 등의 포함하는 세포외 기질이라 불리는 다양한 단백질들로 구성되어 있다. 본 연구에서, 조직공학에서 널리 이용되고 있는 락타이드 글리콜라이드 공중합체를 이용하여 투명한 필름을 제작하였으며, 표면에 다양한 부착 분자들(피브로넥틴, 콜라겐 타입 I, IV, 라미닌, FNC 코팅 믹스)을 코팅한 후, 세포 형태 관찰, 세포 증식 및 부착, ZO-1과 $Na^+/K^+-ATPase$의 발현을 확인하였으며, RT-PCR을 통해 각막 내피세포의 인자들을 확인하였다. 실험결과, in vitro 상에서 PLGA 필름은 각막내피세포 전달체로서 역할을 하며 코팅된 세포외 기질들은 각막 내피세포의 거동에 긍정적인 영향을 미침을 확인하였다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.640-648
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• 2005

목 적 : 가와사끼병은 여러 가지 면역학적 이상을 보이는 혈관염으로 혈관 내피세포의 면역학적 기전과 관련하여 세포부착 분자가 관여하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구는 가와사끼병에서 세포부착분자 sICAM-1과 sVCAM-1을 급성 발열기와 아급성기로 나누어 비교 분석하였고 이들의 심장병변과 관련된 임상적 의의를 찾고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2002년 1월부터 2004년 6월까지 중앙대학교 의료원 소아과에 전형적인 가와사끼병으로 입원한 32명을 대상으로 감마글로불린 투여 전 급성 발열기와 발병 2주의 아급성기의 Troponin T와 I, 심장 초음파 검사 소견, sICAM-1, sVCAM-1을 비교, 분석하였고, 가와사끼병이 아닌 급성 발열성 질환으로 입원한 16명을 대조군으로 하였다. 결 과 : sICAM-1 및 sVCAM-1은 급성 발열기 가와사끼병에서 대조군에 비하여 의미있게 증가하고(P=0.019, P=0.049) 특히 sICAM-1은 급성발열기에 비하여 아급성기때 의미있게 감소하였다(P=0.0015). 급성 발열기, 아급성기 모두에서 sICAM-1과 sVCAM-1은 상호간에 양의 상관관계를 나타내었다(P=0.0067, P=0.015). sICAM-1, sVCAM-1 모두 정맥용 감마글로불린 투여 횟수 및 반응성 여부를 반영하지는 못하며, 관상동맥 병변의 정도를 의미있게 반영하지는 못하였으나, sVCAM-1의 경우 급성 발열기 및 아급성기 모두 심염군에서 통계적으로 의미있게 증가하였다(P=0.025, P=0.014). 또한 급성 발열기 sVCAM-1과 Troponin T는 양의 상관관계를 나타내었다(r=0.63, P=0.00063). 결 론 : sICAM-1과 sVCAM-1은 가와사끼병의 병인에 중요한 역할을 하나 감마글로불린 투여 횟수 및 반응성 여부를 반영하지는 못하며, 가장 중요한 합병증인 관상동맥병변을 직접적으로는 반영하지는 못한다. 그러나 sVCAM-1의 경우 심염에 있어 중요한 역할을 하는 것으로 여겨진다. 이에 대해서는 다양한 세포부착분자에 대하여 가와사끼병에서의 면역학적인 기전에 대한 추가 연구가 있어야 할 것으로 생각한다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.1285-1290
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• 2007

The present study aims to identify and characterize genes that cause differen genes between non-responders and responders to electroacupuncture (EA) on mechanical allodynia following peripheral nerve injury. Under sodium pentobarbital anesthesia, animals were subjected to unilateral transection of the superior caudal trunk at the level between S1 and S2 spinal nerves. EA stimulation (2Hz, 0.3 ms, 0.2-0.3 mA) was delivered to Zusanli (ST36) for 30 min 2 weeks after the surgery. The degree of mechanical allodynia was assessed quantitatively by touching the tail with von Frey hair (2.0 g) at 10 min intervals. The rats, which showed an EA-induced decrease of response frequencies under 10 %, were classified as non-responders and those displaying an EA-induced decrease of response frequencies 20 % or more were classified as responders. Results from oligonucleotide microarray, to which cDNAs from the spinal dorsal horn (DH) were applied, showed that hemoglobin beta chain complex and chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan-5 decreased and limbic system-associated membrane protein increased in the non-responder group, whereas calcium-independent alpha-Iatrotoxin receptor homolog-3 increased in the responder group. These results suggest that The functional abnormality of molecules regulating cell adhesion, intracellular signal transduction and cell differentiation in the spinal DH may be involved in the anti-allodynic effect of EA.