• Animal Bioscience
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2022

Objective: FKBP prolyl isomerase 5 (FKBP5) has been shown to play an important role in metabolically active tissues such as skeletal muscle. However, the expression of FKBP5 in Muscovy duck tissues and its association with body weight are still unclear. Methods: In this study, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the expression of FKBP5 in different tissues of Muscovy duck at different growth stages. Further, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were detected in the exon region of FKBP5 and were combined analyzed with the body weight of 334 Muscovy ducks. Results: FKBP5 was highly expressed in various tissues of Muscovy duck at days 17, 19, 21, 24, and 27 of embryonic development. In addition, the expression of FKBP5 in the tissues of female adult Muscovy ducks was higher than that of male Muscovy ducks. Besides, an association analysis indicated that 3 SNPs were related to body weight trait. At the g.4819252 A>G, the body weight of AG genotype was significantly higher than that of the AA and the GG genotype. At the g.4821390 G>A, the genotype GA was extremely significantly related to body weight. At the g.4830622 T>G, the body weight of TT was significantly higher than GG and TG. Conclusion: These findings indicate the possible effects of expression levels in various tissues and the SNPs of FKBP5 on Muscovy duck body weight trait. FKBP5 could be used as molecular marker for muscle development trait using early marker-assisted selection of Muscovy ducks.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.381-386
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• 2011

Multi-drug resistance (MDR) has been known as a major hurdle in cancer chemotherapy. One of the most clinically significant causes of MDR was the efflux of anticancer agents mediated by p-glycoprotein (p-gp) over-expressed in MDR cancer cells. To overcome MDR, there have been several strategies such as co-administration with p-gp inhibitors and encapsulation of anticancer drugs into drug delivery systems. In the present study, curcumin was evaluated for its potential as p-gp inhibitor and MDR reversal activity when combined with paclitaxel incorporated into lipid nanoparticles (PTX/LN). Western blot assay showed curcumin did not modulate the level of p-gp expression in MCF-7/ADR which is a MDR variant of human breast cancer cell line, MCF-7, and over-expresses p-gp. However, curcumin inhibited p-gp-mediated efflux of calcein in a dose-dependent manner even though it showed lower activity compared to verapamil, a well-known p-gp inhibitor. Incorporation of paclitaxel into lipid nanoparticles partially recovered the anticancer activity of paclitaxel in MCF-7/ADR. The combined use of curcumin and PTX/LN exhibited further full reversal of MDR, suggesting susceptibility of PTX/LN to the efflux system. In conclusion, combined approach of using p-gp inhibitors and incorporation of the anticancer agents into nano-delivery systems would be an efficient strategy to overcome MDR.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.457-468
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to understand fashion trend and characteristics by finding out the influences of crossover on modern fashion coordination through the identification of crossover coordination trend and characteristics. With a review of the literature, this study analyzed crossover coordination according to the types of expression methodology, periodical changes and designer's tastes that appeared through the collections of the six representative designers from 1996 to 2004. The results of this study were as follows. As a result of analysis of our sources, we realized that crossover coordination was shown most frequently in 1997 and Christian Dior was the designer who used crossover coordination most frequently. Among lots of crossover coordination cases, most of the cases are the coordination with different materials. In our results, trends of crossover coordination in materials appeared again about every five years cycle. Christian Dior combined different elements through silhouette and material, Dolce & Gabbana combined images and Jean Paul Gaultier combined different elements in the aspect of purpose and wearing configuration.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.419-433
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• 2021

In composite structures, shear connectors are crucial components to resist the relative slip between the steel and concrete, and thereby to achieve the composite actions. In the service stage, composite structures are usually in elastic state, so the elastic stiffness of the shear connection is a quite important parameter in the structural analysis of composite structures. Nevertheless, the existing studies mainly focus on the load-slip relationship rather than the tangent stiffness at the initial elastic stage. Furthermore, when composite beams subjected to torque or local load, shear connections are affected by both tensile force and shear force. However, the stiffness of shear connections under combined effects appears not to have been discussed hitherto. This paper investigates the initial elastic stiffness of stud connections under combined effects of biaxial forces. The initial expression and the relevant parameters are obtained by establishing a simplified analytical model of the stud connection. Afterwards, parametric finite element analysis is performed to investigate the effects of the relevant factors, including the stud length, stud diameter, elastic modulus of concrete, elastic modulus of steel and volume ratio of reinforcement. The feasibility of the proposed modelling has been proved by comparing with sufficient experimental tests. Based on the analytical analysis and the extensive numerical simulations, design equations for predicting the initial elastic stiffness of stud connections are proposed. The comparison between the equations and the data of finite element models demonstrates that the equations are accurate enough to serve for engineering communities.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.62-77
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• 2024

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide with a high recurrence rate. Oxaliplatin (OXA) resistance is one of the major reasons hindering CRC therapy. β-Carotene (BC) is a provitamin A and is known to have antioxidant and anticancer effects. However, the combined effect of OXA and BC has not been investigated. Therefore, this study investigated the anticancer effects and mechanism of the combination of OXA and BC on CRC. MATERIALS/METHODS: In the present study, the effects of the combination of OXA and BC on cell viability, cell cycle arrest, and cancer stemness were investigated using HCT116, HT29, OXA-resistant cells, and human CRC organoids. RESULTS: The combination of OXA and BC enhanced apoptosis, G₂/M phase cell cycle arrest, and inhibited cancer cell survival in human CRC resistant cells and CRC organoids without toxicity in normal organoids. Cancer stem cell marker expression and self-replicating capacity were suppressed by combined treatment with OXA and BC. Moreover, this combined treatment upregulated apoptosis and the stem cell-related JAK/STAT signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest a novel potential role of BC in reducing resistance to OXA, thereby enhances the anticancer effects of OXA. This enhancement is achieved through the regulation of cell cycle, apoptosis, and stemness in CRC.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.190-198
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• 2001

목적 : Captopril을 방사선조사와 병용하여 조기 폐손상을 감소시킬 수 있는 방사선보호제로서의 역할을 확인하고 $TNF\alpha$와 $TGF\beta1$이 방사선 보호기전에 관여하는지를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 실험동물(Sprague-Dawley 흰쥐)은 정상대조군, 실험군(방사선 단독군, Captopril과 방사선 병용군)으로 분류하였다. 실험군은 12.5 Gy의 방사선을 좌측 흉곽에 단일조사 하였다. Captopril과 방사선 병용군은 Captopril (50 mg/kg/d)을 방사선조사 1주전부터 실험종료시인 8주까지 식수에 섞어 경구 투여하였다. 실험결과는 방사선조사 2주와 8주 후에 병리조직 소견을 분석하였고 면역조직화학염색으로 $TNF\alpha$와 $TGF\beta1$의 발현을 관찰하였다. 결과 : 방사선조사 2주 후에, Captopril과 방사선 병용군은 방사선 단독군에 비해 폐포강내 출혈, 폐포 상피세포 변화, 기관지 상피세포 변화, 혈관변화, 혈관주위 부종과 같은 조직소견의 정도가 현저히 감소되었다. 방사선조사 8주 후에는 기관지 상피세포 변화와 혈관주위 부종이 방사선 단독군에 비해 적었다. Captopril과 방사선 병용군에서 방사선조사 2주후 $TNF\alpha$의 발현은 방사선 단독군과 비교시 폐포 상피세포(p<0.01) 및 폐포강의 대식세포(p<0.01)에서 현저히 감소되었고, 기관지 주변의 림프조직(p=0.06)에서는 감소하는 경향이었다. $TGF\beta1$은 폐포상피세포(p<0.02) 및 폐포강의 대식세포(p<0.02)에서 양성세포가 현저히 감소되었다. 방사선 단독군과 비해 8주후 Captopril과 방사선 병용군의 $TNF\alpha$는 차이가 없었고, $TGF\beta1$의 발현은 폐포강의 대식세포(p=0.09)에서만 감소하는 경향이었다. 결론 : 흰쥐의 폐에 Captopril을 방사선과 병용투여하여 병리조직 소견을 관찰한 결과 방사선에 의한 조기 폐손상이 감소됨을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 방사선조사 2주 후는 $TNF\alpha$와 $TGF\beta1$의 발현이 감소하고, 8주 후에는 $TGF\beta1$ 발현의 감소가 관찰되어, Captopril이 조기 폐손상을 억제하는 방사선보호제로서 기전의 일부에 $TNF\alpha$와 $TGF\beta1$이 관여함을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.2819-2826
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• 2015

Combinations of multiple biomarkers representing distinct aspects of metastasis may have better prognostic value for breast cancer patients, especially those in late stages. In this study, we evaluated the protein levels of N-${\alpha}$-acetyltransferase 10 protein (Naa10p), synuclein-${\gamma}$ (SNCG), and phosphatase of regenerating liver-3 (PRL-3) in 365 patients with breast cancer by immunohistochemistry. Distinct prognostic subgroups of breast cancer were identified by combination of the three biomarkers. The Naa10p+SNCG-PRL-3-subgroup showed best prognosis with a median distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) of 140 months, while the Naa10p-SNCG+PRL-3+subgroup had the worst prognosis with a median DMFS of 60.5 months. Multivariate analysis indicated Naa10p, SNCG, PRL-3, and the TNM classification were all independent prognostic factors for both DMFS and overall survival (OS). The three biomarker combination of Naa10p, SNCG and PRL-3 performed better in patients with lymph node metastasis, especially those with more advanced tumors than other subgroups. In conclusion, the combined expression profile of Naa10p, SNCG and PRL-3, alone or in combination with the TNM classification system, may provide a precise estimate of prognosis of breast cancer patients.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.2329-2334
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• 2012

Introduction: Many studies have reported that microRNA-21 (miR-21) mihght predict the survival outcome in non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) but the opposite opinion has also been expressed. The aim of this study was to summarize the evidence for a prognostic role of miR-21. Materials and Methods: All the eligible studies was searched by Medline and EMBASE and patients' clinical characteristics and survival outcome were extracted. Then a meta-analysis was performed to clarify the prognostic role of the miR-21 expression in different subgroups. Results: A total of 8 eligible articles were yielded covering survival outcomes or clinical characteristics. The combined hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) for overall survival (OS) was 2.19 [0.76, 6.30], while the combined HR (95% CI) of Asian group for OS had a significant result, 5.49 [2.46, 12.27]. The combined HR (95% CI) for recurrence free survival or disease free survival (RFS/DFS) was 2.31 [1.52, 3.49]. Odds ratios (ORs) showed that the miR-21 expression was associated with lymph node status and histological type. Conclusion: miR-21 expression could predict the prognostic outcome of NSCLC in Asians, despite some deficiencies in the study data.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.353-360
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• 2006

본 연구는 쥐 난자에서 인위적 활성화 처리가 난자의 활성화, cyclin B1 단백질의 발현 및 난자의 활성화와 cyclin B1 단백질 발현간의 상관관계에 미치는 영향에 관하여 조사하고자 실시하였다. 난자의 활성화 처리는 7% ethanol(EtOH) or 10μg/ml Ca-ionophore with or without 10μg/ml cycloheximide (CH) 방법으로 단일 또는 복합처리 하였다. 난자의 활성화 비율은 단일처리(p<0.05)와 복합처리 (p<0.01)한 난자가 무처리에 비하여 유의하게 높았다. Cyclin B1 단백질의 발현이 EtOH+CH 처리한 난자를 제외한 다른 처리군에서는 무처리에 비하여 유의하게 감소하였다(p<0.05). 한편 EtOH+CH(r=0.61, p<0.05)와 Ca+CH(r=0.86, p<0.01) 처리그룹에서 cyclin B1 단백질의 발현과 난자의 활성화 간에 높은 역상관관계가 있음을 확인하였다. 하지만 단일처리 그룹에서는 두 요소간에 상관관계가 없음을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 단일(EtOH and Ca-ionophore) 또는 복합(EtOH+CH and Ca+CH) 활성화 처리가 난자의 활성화를 증가시키며, 이것은 난자의 활성화 처리에 따른 cyclin B1 단백질의 감소와 밀접한 연관이 있다고 사료된다.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제17권9호
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• pp.1076-1083
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• 2014

We propose an emotional facial avatar that portrays the user's facial expressions with an emotional emphasis, while achieving visual and behavioral realism. This is achieved by unifying automatic analysis of facial expressions and animation of realistic 3D faces with details such as facial hair and hairstyles. To augment facial appearance according to the user's emotions, we use emotional templates representing typical emotions in an artistic way, which can be easily combined with the skin texture of the 3D face at runtime. Hence, our interface gives the user vision-based control over facial animation of the emotional avatar, easily changing its moods.