• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.207-219
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• 2014

Three-dimensional (3D) culture system is useful technique for study of in vivo environment and it was used various experiments. This study was investigated to establish of embryo co-culture system and changes of PAs activity in 3D cultured endometrial cells of pigs. In results, growth of stromal cells into gel matrix were detected only with endometrial and myometrial cells. The most rapid growth of stromal cells were confirmed in $2.5{\times}10^5cells/ml$ and gel matrix containing 15% FBS. Expression of urokinase-PA (uPA) after treatment of hCG (0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 IU/ml) were higher than without hCG, but, there are not significant difference among the treatment. On the other hand, expression of uPA after treatment of $IL-1{\beta}$ (0.1, 1, 10 and 100 ng/ml) were higher than without $IL-1{\beta}$, but, there are not significant difference. Expression of uPA after treatment of estrogen (0.2, 2, 20 and 200 ng/ml) were not difference, but PA activity was significantly decreased (p<0.05). Blastocyst was producing in PZM-3 medium containing FBS and endometrial cells were grown in PZM-3 medium. When embryos development with cultured endometrial cells, cleavage rates were not significant difference and blastocyst were not produced in co-culture with stromal cells and 3D culture system. 3D culture system had similar activity to in vivo tissue and these features are very useful for study of in vivo physiology. Nevertheless 3D culture system was not proper in embryo co-culture system. Therefore, we suggest that 3D culture system with embryo co-culture need continuous research.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2013

Objective: To investigate the effect of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor ${\gamma}$(PPAR${\gamma}$) agonist on the cell proliferation properties and expression of human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) and aromatase in cultured endometrial stromal cell (ESC) from patients with endometriosis. Methods: Human endometrial tissues were obtained from women with endometriosis and healthy women (controls) using endometrial biopsy. Isolated ESCs were cultured and the cell proliferation was measured by 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay and expression of hTERT, aromatase, and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 by western blotting according to the addition of rosiglitazone (PPAR${\gamma}$ agonist). Results: We demonstrate that the cultured ESCs of endometriosis showed hTERT protein overexpression and increased cellular proliferation, which was inhibited by rosiglitazone, in a dose-dependent manner. At the same time, PPAR${\gamma}$ agonist also inhibited aromatase and COX-2 expression, resulting in decreased prostaglandin $E_2$ production in the ESCs of endometriosis. Conclusion: This study suggests that PPAR${\gamma}$ agonist plays an inhibitory role in the proliferative properties of eutopic endometrium with endometriosis by down-regulation of hTERT and COX-2 expression; this could be a new treatment target for endometriosis.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.30-45
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• 2021

Objectives: This study was performed to investigate the effects of pregnancy-related four herbal medicines (Samul-tang, Onkyung-tang, Chokyungjongok-tang and Moutan Radicis Cortex) on the endometrial and placental cells. Methods: In this study, we examined viability and decidualization of telomerase immortalized human endometrial stromal cell lines (T-HESCs) and viability and invasion ability of human first trimester trophoblast cell lines Sw.71 by four herbal medicines (Samul-tang, Onkyung-tang, Chokyungjongok-tang and Moutan Radicis Cortex) Results: In the study, we showed that Samul-tang, Onkyung-tang, Chokyungjongok-tang increased decidualization marker prolactin (PRL) and insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 1 (IGFBP1) in T-HESCs. Moutan Radicis Cortex decreased the mRNA level of PRL and IGFBP1, and the protein level of PRL and IGFBP1 had no significant effect. Moreover, four herbal medicines reduced invasion ability of Sw.71 cells. Conclusions: These results suggest that Samul-tang, Onkyung-tang, and Chokyungjongok-tang have beneficial effects on successful embryo implantation and pregnancy maintenance by increasing decidualization markers such as PRL and IGFBP1. Moutan Radicis Cortex reduces the mRNA levels of PRL and IGFBP1, which may adversely affect pregnancy. Further investigations are needed to elucidate the significance of the decreased invasive ability of Sw.71 cells induced by four herbal medications.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.18-33
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• 2019

In this study, we summarize the clinical role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of patients with malignant uterine neoplasms, including leiomyosarcoma, endometrial stromal sarcoma, adenosarcoma, uterine carcinosarcoma, and endometrial cancer, with emphasis on the challenges and disadvantages. MRI plays an essential role in patients with uterine malignancy, for the purpose of tumor detection, primary staging, and treatment planning. MRI has advanced in scope beyond the visualization of the many aspects of anatomical structures, including diffusion-weighted imaging, dynamic contrast enhancement-MRI, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Emerging technologies coupled with the use of artificial intelligence in MRI are expected to lead to progressive improvement in case management of malignant uterine neoplasms.

• 대한생식의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한불임학회 2004년도 제46차 춘계학술대회
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• pp.58-59
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• 2004

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.317-324
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• 2003

목 적: 본 실험의 목적은 자궁내막세포를 분리 및 배양법 확립과 함께 불멸화 시키는 것이다. 방 법: 자궁내막에서 상피세포(epithelial cells)와 기질세포(stromal cells)의 분리는 Satyawaroop 등(1979)의 방법에 기초를 두었다. 자궁내막에서 상피세포와 기질세포의 순수 분리도를 확인하고, 불멸화된 기질세포에서 SV40 large T antigen을 확인하기 위하여 면역형광 염색(immunocytochemistry)과 Western blot 기법을 이용하였다. 정상 기질세포의 경우 subconfluence (60%) 상태에서 transfection을 진행하였다. 순수 분리된 plasmid DNA와 Qiagen 사의 superfect를 이용하여 transfection을 실시하였다. 결 과: 본 연구에서 우리는 두 가지 형태의 자궁내막 세포의 분리 및 배양에 성공하였다. 상피세포는 다면체의 형태를 띠며, 선(grandular)조직의 조각으로부터 나선형으로 자란다.기질 세포는 길쭉한 형태를 띠며, 상피세포에 비해 오래 살고, 빠르게 증식하여 나란한 형태로 배열된 세포 다발(cell bundle)을 형성한다. 이렇게 분리된 세포들은 95%의 균질성을 보였으며, 면역형광염색과 western blot을 통해 확인 하였다. 한편 SV40(Simian Virus 40) large T 항원을 암호화 하고 있는 염기 서열을 포함한 플라스미드 벡터로 안정적인 트랜스펙션을 시킴으로써 불멸화 된 자궁내막의 기질 세포주를 확립하였다. 불멸화 된 세포는 그 세포가 유래한 정상의 세포와 동일한 표현형을 가지고 있었다. 결 론: 본 연구에서, 우리는 자궁내막에서 상피세포(epithelial cells)과 기질세포(stromal cells)를 분리하여 배양법을 확립하였다. 동시에 SV40 large T antigen을 이용하여 불멸화된 세포주를 확립하였다. 이렇게 확립된 세포주는 자궁의 생리작용 연구 및 자궁내막증(Endometriosis)과 자궁암(Endometrial cancer) 등과 같은 여러 자궁관련 질병 연구에 많은 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.245-252
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• 2012

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of IFN-${\tau}$ on prostaglandin synthesis, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) gene expression in vitro and concentration of progesterone (P4) in endometrial cells. Epithelial and stromal cells cultured in vitro were isolated from bovine endometrium and stimulated with increasing doses of IFN-${\tau}$ (0, 0.02, 0.2 and 2 ug/ml). Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG, 1.5 IU/ml) was used as a positive control. Prostaglandin $E_2$ and $F_{2{\alpha}}$ levels in the culture media were analyzed by enzyme immunoassays and total RNA was extracted from the cells for RT-PCR. P4 concentrations of blood samples were assayed by chemiluminescent immuno assays system. In epithelial cells, COX-2 gene expression was increased in the presence of IFN-${\tau}$ (p<0.05), but it was not significantly different in all groups of stromal cells except for 2 ug/ml IFN-${\tau}$ group (p<0.05). Although IFN-${\tau}$ did not affect $PGE_2$ and $PGF_{2{\alpha}}$ production in epithelial cells, it decreased $PGE_2$ and $PGF_{2{\alpha}}$ production significantly in stromal cells (p<0.05). In vivo experiment, blood concentration of P4 was significantly increased after addition of IFN-${\tau}$ (1 ug/ml). The results indicate that PG production was mediated by COX-2 expression in stromal cells but it was not affected in epithelial cells and this suggest that treatment of IFN-${\tau}$ could improve the implantation environment of uterine by maintenance of high P4 concentration.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.116-125
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• 2002

자궁내막암 환자의 예후와 치료의 측면에서 수술 전 병기 설정은 매우 중요하다. 본 연구는 자궁내막암의 수술 전 병기 설정에 있어서 자기공명영상의 유용성을 평가하기 위하여 수술 1-2주 전에 자기공명영상을 시행한 28 예를 대상으로 하였다. 자궁 내의 침범은 자궁내막에 국한된 경우, 표재성 자궁근층 침범, 심부성 자궁근층 침범의 세 경우로 나누었으며, 그 외 자궁경부 침범, 양측 부속기 침범, 골반강내 침범 및 림프절 병증를 평가하였다. 저 병기의 자궁내막암에서 근층의 침범 여부와 정도를 평가하는데 있어서 4 예에서 과소, 1 예에서 과대 병기 설정이 되었다. 28 예중 22 예에서 조직학적 소견과 일치된 병기 설정을 해서 정확도는 78.6%였다. 수술 전 자기공명영상을 통한 병기 설정은 수술 후의 예후를 예측할 수 있으며, 근층 침범, 자궁경부, 양측 부속기, 골반강 및 림프절 침범 등을 동시에 평가를 할 수 있는 유용한 방법으로 판단되었다.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.263-275
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• 2019

Based on our preliminary results, we examined the possible role of low-dose and chronic-exposing of the chemicals those are known as endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC), on the proliferation of uterine endometrium and the localization of steroid receptors. Immunohistochemical or immunofluorochemical methodology were employed to evaluate the localization of antigen identified by monoclonal antibody Ki 67 protein (MKI67), estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1), estrogen receptor 2 (ESR2), and progesterone receptor (PGR). In $133{\mu}g/L$ and $1,330{\mu}g/L$ di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and $50{\mu}g/L$ nonylphenol (NP) groups, the ratio of MKI67 positive stromal cells was significantly increased but not in $500{\mu}g/L$ NP group. The ratios of MKI67 positive glandular and luminal epithelial cells were also changed by the chronic administration of NP and DEHP in tissue with dose specific manner. ESR1 signals were localized in nucleus in glandular and luminal epithelia of control group but its localization was mainly in cytoplasm in DEHP and NP administered groups. On the other hand, it was decreased at nucleus of stromal cells in $1,330{\mu}g/L$ DEHP group. The colocalization patterns of these nuclear receptors were also modified by the administration of these chemicals. Such a tissue specific and dose specific localization of ESR2 and PGR were detected as ESR1 in all the uterine endometrial tissues. These results show that the chronic lows-dose exposing of NP or DEHP modify the localization and colocalization of ESRs and PGR, and of the proliferation patterns of the endometrial tissues.

• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.307-311
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to determine effects of oxytocin and $interleukin-1{\alpha}$ on in vitro development of bovine embryo cultured with endometrial epithelial and stromal cells isolated from bovine uterus. The expressions of COX-2 mRNA in bovine endometrium were also studied. When embryos were cultured with epithelial cells, the rate of blastocysts was significantly (p<0.05) higher in embryos treated with oxytocin than that of control group. The rate of hatched blastocysts was also significantly (p<0.05) higher in embryos treated with oxytocin than those of two control groups. On the other hand, when the embryos were cultured with stromal cells, the rate of blastocysts were significantly (p<0.05) higher than those of groups treated with $IL-1{\alpha}$, oxytocin and control with stromal cells than that of control group without stromal cells. The rate of blastocysts hatched were also significantly (p<0.05) higher in group treated with $IL-1{\alpha}$ than those of control group without stromal cells and oxytocin group. In another experiment, COX-2 gene was expressed in embryo group treated with oxytocin during the co-culture of embryos with epithelial cells. In contrast, COX-2 mRNA was expressed in group treated with $IL-1{\alpha}$ when the embryos were cultured with stromal cell. This result shows that oxytocin and $IL-1{\alpha}$ were stimulate embryo development in vitro when embryos were cultured with epithelial and stromal cells, and can affect the development of bovine embryos in the uterus.