• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.119-124
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• 1998

체내혈액의 응고기작에 의해 생성된 단백질인 fibrin을 분해할 수 있는 효소를 분비하는 균을 청국장으로부터 분리하여 동정하였다. 청국장으로부터 protein 분해능이 있는 균주를 분리하고 분리한 균주들 중에서 혈전용해능이 가장 우수한 균주인 KCK-7를 선발하였다. 이 균주는 호기성으로 포자를 형성 하는 Gram(+)균이었으며 Gas chromatography에 의한 세포의 지방산 분석은 $C_{150}\;anteiso$형이 40.85%, $C_{150}\;iso$형이 19.47% 이었다. 이 균주는 생리, 생화학적 특성 및 세포지방산 분석을 통하여 Bacillus subtilis로 동정되었다. Bacillus subtilis KCK-7의 fibrinolytic enzyme 생성을 위한 최적 배양 온도와 pH는 각각 $37^{\circ}C$, 8.0이었다.

• 대한미생물학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.31-40
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• 2000

Bacillus anthracis, the etiological agent of anthrax has been classified into the Bacillus subgroup I with B. cereus, B. mycoides and B. thuringiensis based on morphological and DNA similarity. DNA studies have further indicated that these species have very AT-rich genomes and high homology, indeed it has been proposed that these four sub-species be recognized as members of the one species. Several methods have been developed to obtain good differentiation between these species. However, none of these methods provides the means for an absolutely correct differntiation. The analysis of fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) was employed as a quick, simple and reliable method for the identification of 21 B. anthracis strains and closley related strains. The most significant differences were found between B. anthracis and B. anthracis closely related strains in FAMEs profiles. All tested strains of B. anthracis had a branched fatty acid C17:1 Anteiso A, whereas the fraction of unsaturated fatty acid Iso C17:1 w10c was found in B. anthracis closely related strains. By UPGMA clustering analysis of FAMEs profiles, all of the tested strains were classified into two clusters defined at Euclidian distance value of 24.5. The tested strains of B. anthracis were clustered together including Bacillus sp. Kyungjoo 3. However, the isolates of B. anthracis closely related spp. Rho, S10A, 11R1, CAU9910, CAU9911, CAU9912 and CAU9913 were clustered with the other group. On the basis of these results, isolates of B. anthracis Bongchon, Kyungjoo 1, 2 and Bacillus sp. Kyungjoo 3 were reclassified as a B. anthracis. It is concluded that FAMEs analysis provides a sensitive and reliable method for the identification of B. anthracis from closely related taxa.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.141-149
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• 2015

"G protein-coupled receptor 40" (GPR40), a receptor for long-chain fatty acids, mediates the stimulation of glucose-induced insulin secretion. We examined the profiles of differential gene expression in GPR40-activated cells treated with linoleic acid, and finally predicted the integral pathways of the cellular mechanism of GPR40-mediated insulinotropic effects. After constructing a GPR40-overexpressing stable cell line (RIN-40) from the rat pancreatic ${\beta}$-cell line RIN-5f, we determined the gene expression profiles of RIN-5f and RIN-40. In total, 1004 genes, the expression of which was altered at least twofold, were selected in RIN-5f versus RIN-40. Moreover, the differential genetic profiles were investigated in RIN-40 cells treated with $30{\mu}M$ linoleic acid, which resulted in selection of 93 genes in RIN-40 versus RIN-40 treated with linoleic acid. Based on the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes Pathway (KEGG, http://www.genome.jp/kegg/), sets of genes induced differentially by treatment with linoleic acid in RIN-40 cells were found to be related to mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase- and neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction pathways. A gene ontology (GO) study revealed that more than 30% of the genes were associated with signal transduction and cell proliferation. Thus, this study elucidated a gene expression pattern relevant to the signal pathways that are regulated by GPR40 activation during the acute period. Together, these findings increase our mechanistic understanding of endogenous molecules associated with GPR40 function, and provide information useful for identification of a target for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.818-824
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• 2003

전국에 분포되어 있는 우수메주를 일반분석 및 관능평가를 통해 선발하고 선발된 메주의 우수 균주를 분리 동정하여 형태학적 생육특성을 조사하였다. 지역별 메주의 성분분석 결과, 수분함량은 7.2∼28.8%, 조단백질 함량은 32.7∼42.3%의 범위를 나타내었다. 아미노태질소 함량은 경북지역의 메주가 770.8 mg%이었고, 전북지역 메주가 239.9 mg%로 가장 낮았다. 각 지역에서 생산된 메주로 만든 된장의 유리아미노산 함량은 전북 된장이 4,169.6 mg%, glutamic acid는 경북이 499.4 mg%로 가장 높은 함량을 나타내었다. 그리고 메주의 관능검사 결과 경북지역에서 수거한 메주가 색상, 외관, 종합적 품질평가에서 타지역과 유의성(p<0.05) 있게 좋은 것으로 나타났다. 경북지역 메주에서 분리한 균의 형태학적 특성은gram 양성, 호기성 간균이며 운동성이 있었다. 세포의 지방산 조성중 주요 성분의 함량은 $C_{15:0}$ anteiso 지방산이 30.7%, $C_{15:1}$ iso 지방산이 28.9%, $C_{17:0}$ anteiso 지방산이 13.3%,그리고 $C_{17:0}$ iso지방산이 11.2%를 나타내었다. 이 균주의 identification coefficient는 표준균주와 같은 0.653을 나타내었으며, Bergey의 매뉴얼과 지방산 profile에 따라서 분석한 결과 B. licheniformis NH20으로 동정되었다. B. licheniformis NH20의 최적 생육 온도는 32$^{\circ}C$, 최적 초기 pH는 7.0, 최적 염도는 2%, 그리고 배양시간은 9시간이었다. 9시간이었다.

• 한국미생물생명공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국미생물생명공학회 2000년도 Proceedings of 2000 KSAM International Symposium and Spring Meeting
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• pp.150-156
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• 2000

Oligotrophic bacteria isolated from forest soil showed a specific community consisting of various taxonomic groups compared with those in other soil or aquatic habitats. Based on the cell shape, the isolates were divided into four groups: regular rod, curved/spiral rod, irregular rod, and prosthecate bacteria. The cellular fatty acids 60 oligotrophic isolates were analyzed. The 30 fatty acids which were identified or characterized are classified. At the dendrogram based on cellular fatty acid composition, four clusters(I-IV) were separated at a euclidian distance of about 50. Cluster 3 and 4-a strains were containing Q-8, these strains are accommodated in the Proteobacteria gamma and beta subdivision. The chemotaxonomic profiles of the cluster 4-a strains showed good agreement with those of the genus Burkholderia. Cluster 3 was characterized by the presence of branched-chain fatty acids, iso-C15:0, iso-C17:1, and iso-C17:0 as the major components. These chemotaxonomy suggested the close relationship of the isolates with Xathomonas/Sterotrophomonas group. Based on the 16S rDNA sequence analysis, the two representative strains(MH256 and MA828) of cluster 3 showed the close relation to genera, Xathomonas/Sterotrophomonas, but were not included in these genera. These strains were even further away from core Xanthomonas, and clearly were seen to branch outside the cluster formed by the Sterotrophomonas maltophilia. MH256 and MA828 16S rDNA sequence was different enough to put new genus on a separate branch. The isolates with Q-10 were also studied. They are corresponded to the two large groups in Proteobacteria alpha subdivision. One was incorporated in the genus Bradyrhizobium cluster, which also includes Agromonas, a genus for oligotrophic bacteria. The strains of the other group showed high similarity to the genus Agrobacterium.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.473-481
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• 2018

Owing to its high protein secretion capacity, simple nutritional requirements, and GRAS (generally regarded as safe) status, Bacillus licheniformis is widely used as a host for the industrial production of enzymes, antibiotics, and peptides. However, as compared with its close relative Bacillus subtilis, little is known about the physiology and stress responses of B. licheniformis. To explore its temperature-stress metabolome, B. licheniformis strains ATCC 14580 and B186, with respective optimal growth temperatures of $42^{\circ}C$ and $50^{\circ}C$, were cultured at $42^{\circ}C$, $50^{\circ}C$, and $60^{\circ}C$ and their corresponding metabolic profiles were determined by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and multivariate statistical analyses. It was found that with increased growth temperatures, the two B. licheniformis strains displayed elevated cellular levels of proline, glutamate, lysine, pentadecanoic acid, hexadecanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, and octadecanoic acid, and decreased levels of glutamine and octadecenoic acid. Regulation of amino acid and fatty acid metabolism is likely to be associated with the evolution of protective biochemical mechanisms of B. licheniformis. Our results will help to optimize the industrial use of B. licheniformis and other important Bacillus species.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제66권2호
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• pp.133-143
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• 2023

Objective : The types and functions of lipids involved in glioblastoma (GB) are not well known. Lipidomics is a new field that examines cellular lipids on a large scale and novel aplication of lipidomics in the biomedical sciences have emerged. This study aimed to investigate the potential of blood lipids for use as biomarkers for the diagnosis of GB via untargated lipidomic approach. Gaining a deeper understanding of lipid metabolism in patients with GB can contribute to the early diagnosis with GB patiens and also development of novel and better therapeutic options. Methods : This study was performed using blood samples collected from 14 patients (eight females and six males) and 14 controls (eight females and six males). Lipids were extracted from blood samples and quantified using phosphorus assay. Lipid profiles of between patients with GB and controls were compared via an untargeted lipidomics approach using 6530 Accurate-Mass Q-TOF LC/MS mass spectrometer. Results : According to the results obtained using the untargeted lipidomics approach, differentially regulated lipid species, including fatty acid (FA), glycerolipid (GL), glycerophospholipid (PG), saccharolipid (SL), sphingolipid (SP), and sterol lipid (ST) were identified between in patients with GB and controls. Conclusion : Differentially regulated lipids were identified in patients with GB, and these lipid species were predicted as potential biomarkers for diagnosis of GB.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.467-476
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• 1994

Lactobacillus casei HY 2782, prophage cured strain was characterized to be stable as much as L casei YIT 9018, parent strain. By southern hybridization, it was confirmed that the temperate phage was incorporated in chromosomal DNA of L. casei YIT 9018 as a prophage. It was also proved that the prophage was cured from chromosomal DNA of L casei HY 2782. The growth rate, lactic acid producing ability, carbohydrates fermentation, and enzymatic activity of L. casei HY 2782 were found to be similar to those of L. casei YIT 9018. When L casei HY 2782 was used as a host, the multiplicity of infection (M.O.I.) of the temperate phage for L. casei HY 2782 was 1.0~5.0. Restriction enzyme analysis of pLC90 plasmid from L. casei HY 2782 was shown that the size was an approximately 68.22 kb. The plasmid profiles, genomic DNA patterns, and cellular fatty acids composition of L. casei HY 2782 were similar to those of L casei YIT 9018. And the major fatty acids composition of these strains were C$_{14;0}$,C$_{16;1}$, C$_{16;0}$, C$_{18;1}$ and C$_{19;cyclo-}$ 10 sets of arbitrary primer in the PCR were screened to find differentiation against two strains of L. casei. Among them, b$_{5}-1/17-1 primer was produced an approximately 1.3 kb DNA band of only L casei YIT 9018. And b$_{5}-2/17-2 primer was produced an approximately 1.0 kb DNA band of only L casei HY 2782.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.24-30
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• 2014

Inductive expression of early growth response 1 (Egr-1) in neurons is associated with many forms of neuronal activity. However, only a few Egr-1 target genes are known in the brain. The results of this study demonstrate that Egr-1 knockout (KO) mice display impaired contextual extinction learning and normal fear acquisition relative to wild-type (WT) control animals. Genome-wide microarray experiments revealed 368 differentially expressed genes in the hippocampus of Egr-1 WT exposed to different phases of a fear conditioning paradigm compared to gene expression profiles in the hippocampus of KO mice. Some of genes, such as serotonin receptor 2C (Htr2c), neuropeptide B (Npb), neuronal PAS domain protein 4 (Npas4), NPY receptor Y1 (Npy1r), fatty acid binding protein 7 (Fabp7), and neuropeptide Y (Npy) are known to regulate processing of fearful memories, and promoter analyses demonstrated that several of these genes contained Egr-1 binding sites. This study provides a useful list of potential Egr-1 target genes which may be regulated during fear memory processing.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.201-207
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• 2018

본 연구는 산란 후기사료에 마늘발효액을 수준별로 첨가 급여시 산란계의 생산성, 계란품질 및 혈액성상에 미치는 영향을 구명하고자 실시하였다. 79주령 로만브라운 산란계를 4개 처리구 6반복으로 반복 당 18수씩 총 432수를 배치하였고, 각 처리구에 마늘발효액을 0%, 0.05%, 0.10% 및 0.20%로 4주간 급여하였다. 산란 수와 난중은 매일 조사하였고, 계란품질, 난황지방산 및 혈액성상은 사양실험 종료 후 분석하였다. 본 연구결과, 산란율과 사료요구율은 마늘발효액 급여구에서 대조구에 비하여 수치적으로 개선되었지만, 처리구간에 통계적 차이가 없었고, 난각강도와 두께도 마늘발효액 첨가수준에 따른 유의성이 없었다. 계란의 난백 높이와 호우유닛은 마늘발효액 첨가수준에 따라 일관적으로 증가하여 0.20%급여구에서 제일 높게 나타났으며, 대조구에 비하여 통계적으로 차이를 보였다(P<0.05). 난황지방산은 마늘발효액의 0.10%와 0.20% 첨가구에서 포화지방산은 감소되었고, 단일불포화지방산과 전체 불포화지방산은 현저하게 증가하였다(P<0.05). 혈중 알부민, AST 및 ALT은 처리구간에 차이가 없었지만, 중성지방과 콜레스테롤은 0.20% 급여구에서 대조구에 비해 매우 감소하였다(P<0.05). 또한 HDL콜레스테롤은 마늘발효액 0.10%와 0.20% 급여구에서 대조구에 비하여 유의적으로 증가하였고(P<0.05), 세포성 면역능 지표인 IL-2 mRNA와 CD4+CD8+의 비율도 0.10%와 0.20% 급여구에서 다른 처리구에 비하여 통계적으로 높게 나타났다(P<0.01). 본 실험 결과, 산란 말기 사료에 마늘발효액 0.20% 수준의 급여로 대조구에 비하여 계란품질과 건강 및 혈중 면역인자는 개선되었다.