• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.349-353
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• 2011

The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between estrous expression, body condition score (BCS), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and number of transferable embryos for the purpose of improving reproductive performance in blood of Hanwoo donors. Sixty, at random stages of the estrous cycle, received a CIDR. Four days later, the animals were superovulated with a total of 28AU FSH (Antorin, 2AU=1 ml) administered twice daily in constant doses over 4 days. On the 3th administration of FSH, CIDR was withdrawn and 25 mg PGF2 ${\alpha}$ was administered. Cows were artificially inseminated twice after estrous detection at 12 hr intervals. The cows received 100 ${\mu}g$ GnRH at the time of 1nd insemination. Embryos were recovered 7 or 8 days after the 1st insemination. The estrous inducement rate and estrous expression rate were significantly lower for cows with BCS below 2.25 than for cows with BCS above 2.25. There was 50.0% of rate of mounting in cows with BCS below 2.25 whereas the rate of mounting was markedly increased in cows with BCS above 2.25 (94.1% and 89.5% for BCS 2.25~2.75 and BCS above 2.75 cows, respectively). Cows with BCS <2.25, 2.25~2.75 and ${\geq}$2.75 had number of transferable embryos of $4.5{\pm}0.7$, $5.9{\pm}1.8$ and $5.6{\pm}2.3$ respectively.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.329-339
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• 2009

Cortisol은 난소내 다량으로 존재하며, 난소 세포에 그 수용체가 있는 것으로 보고되고 있다. 또한 사람의 과립 및 황체화 세포에서 cortisol은 스테로이드 생성과 세포 대사에 영향을 미치는 것으로 알려지고 있으나, 배란 후 난포액에 높은 농도로 존재하는 cortisol이 과립-황체화 세포에 어떤 영향을 미치는 지는 정확히 밝혀져 있지 않다. 따라서 본 실험에서 과배란 유도후 획득한 사람 과립-황체화 세포를 배양하면서 5, 50, $500{\mu}g/m\ell$ cortisol과 1 IU/$m\ell$ FSH를 처리하고 세포의 세포자연사와 분비된 progesterone$(P_4)$과 estradiol$(E_2)$량의 변화를 조사하였다. DNA 분절화 분석과 TUNEL 방법으로 세포자연사를 평가한 결과, cortisol는 농도 의존적으로 과립-황체화 세포의 세포자연사를 증가시켰고, 특히 50과 $500{\mu}g/m\ell$ cortisol을 처리한 군에서 유의한 차이를 보이며 세포자연사 비율을 증가시켰다. 또한 cortisol에 의한 세포자연사의 증가는 FSH에 의해 억제되지 못함을 알 수 있었다. 화학발광면역 측정법을 이용하여 배양내 $P_4$와 $E_2$의 양을 측정한 결과, cortisol을 처리한 후 $E_2$의 양은 변화가 없었던 반면 $P_4$의 양은 감소하였다. 이러한 cortisol의 $P_4$ 합성 억제 효과는 세포자연사 결과와 마찬가지로 FSH에 의해 회복되지 못함을 확인할 수 있었다. 이상의 결과는 일정 농도 이상의 cortisol은 과립-황체화 세포의 세포자연사를 유발시킬 수 있으며, 또한 $P_4$의 합성을 억제시킴으로써 난포 폐쇄를 직접적으로 유발시킬 수 있음 보여준다. 그러나 본 연구 결과들은 기존의 연구 결과와 상반된 결과를 보이고 있으며, 앞으로 과립-황체화 세포에 대한 cortisol의 생리적인 관련성을 밝혀 그 기전을 명확히 할 필요성이 있다.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.159-164
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• 2011

This study was performed in order to determine optimum flushing solution using the direct embryo collection (DEC). Donors, at random stages of the estrous cycle, received a CIDR. 7 days later, 200 mg FSH was treated with 40, 30, 20, 10 mg FSH levels in declining doses twice daily by intramuscular injection for 4 days. On the 3$^{rd}$ day administration of FSH, 25 mg $PGF_2{\alpha}$ was administered and CIDR was withdrawn. After FSH injections were complete, donors were artificially inseminated twice at 12 hr intervals. The donor cattle received 250 ${\mu}g$ GnRH at time of 1$^{st}$ insemination and embryos were recovered 8 days after the 1$^{st}$ insemination. Embryo collection from superovulated donors were performed to flushing by DEC and conventional method. As a results, the average number of recovered embryos were significantly higher as 19.1${\pm}$1.40 with DEC method than 12.0${\pm}$0.44 with conventional embryo collection method, respectively (p<0.05). Also, The average number of transferable embryos were significantly higher (p<0.05) as 15.8${\pm}$1.72 with DEC method than 6.9${\pm}$0.35 from conventional embryo recovery procedures. Meanwhile, number of recovered embryos and number of recovered transferable embryos following the number of flushing times until 6${dr}$ flushing were significantly higher as 8.6${\pm}$0.53 and 8.6${\pm}$0.53 from 2$^{nd}$ flushing time than other groups (p<0.05). No. of Ear. B stage embryos were significantly higher as 3.9${\pm}$0.90 and 3.9${\pm}$0.90 with 2$^{nd}$ flushing time in total collected embryos and transferable embryos (p<0.05). Com M stage embryos were significantly higher as 3.7${\pm}$1.00 in 2$^{nd}$ flushing time and as 2.2${\pm}$0.76 in 3$^{rd}$ flushing time for recovered embryos (p<0.05). In transferable embryos, Com. M stage embryos were significantly higher (p<0.05) as 3.7${\pm}$1.00 in 2$^{nd}$ flushing time and as 2.2${\pm}$0.76 in 34$^{dr}$ flushing time, also. No. of degradation embryos was significantly higher as 2.2${\pm}$0.72 in 5${rd}$ flushing time, On the other hand, degradation embryos was not observed in transferable embryos (p<0.05). In conclusion, these results suggest that DEC method should effective methods for production of in vivo embryos using less flushing solution following perform until 4$^{rd}$ flushing time than conventional embryo collecting method. Also, it might be effectively collection of transferable embryos following more less procedure times compared to conventional embryo recovery methods.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2012

The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between body weight, body condition score (BCS), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), glucose, cholesterol and number of transferable embryos for the purpose of improving reproductive performance in Hanwoo donors. Seventy five cows, at random stages of the estrous cycle, received a CIDR together with injection of 1mg estradiol benzoate and 50 mg progesterone, and gonadotropin treatment begann. Four days later, the animals were superovulated with a total of 28AU FSH (Antorin, 2AU = 1 ml) administered twice daily in constant doses over 4 days. On the 3rd administration of FSH, CIDR was withdrawn and 25 mg $PGF_2{\alpha}$ was administered. Cows were artificially inseminated twice after estrous detection at 12 hr intervals. The cows received $100{\mu}g$ GnRH at the time of 1st insemination. Embryos were recovered 7 days after the 1st insemination. In conclusion, cows with body weight < 400, 400~450 and > 450kg had number of transferable embryos of $4.2{\pm}1.7$, $6.1{\pm}2.7$ and $4.8{\pm}2.6$, cows with BCS <2.25, 2.25~2.75 and ${\geq}2.75$ had number of transferable embryos of $4.6{\pm}1.6$, $5.7{\pm}2.4$ and $5.1{\pm}2.7$ respectively. These data indicate that a body weight and BCS for superovulation of CIDR-treated Korean native cows does not affect the embryo yield.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.153-158
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• 2011

This study was performed in order to simplify the operation and minimize stress of donor and be readily available in the field with low cost and high quality embryos using the Direct Embryo Collection (DEC). Donors, at random stages of the estrous cycle, received a CIDR. 7 days later, 200 mg FSH was treated with 40, 30, 20, 10 mg FSH levels in declining doses twice daily by intramuscular injection for 4 days. On the 3rd day administration of FSH, 25 mg $PGF_2{\alpha}$ was administered and CIDR was withdrawn. After FSH injections were complete, donors were artificially inseminated twice at 12 hr intervals. The donor cattle received 250 ${\mu}g$ GnRH at time of 1 st insemination and embryos were recovered 8 days after the 1st insemination. Embryo collection from superovulated donors was performed to flushing by non-surgical methods of 3-way, 2-way and DEC (l-way). The average number of recovered embryos were 11.25${\pm}$0.63, 12.5${\pm}$0.65 and 11.75${\pm}$0.48 from operations of 3-way, 2-way and DEC methods, respectively. There were no significant differences among the embryo collection methods. Also, The average number of transferable embryos were 6.25${\pm}$0.48, 7.25${\pm}$0.48 and 7.25${\pm}$0.63 from each embryo collection procedures. The number of transferable embryos was no differences among the 3-way, 2-way and DEC methods, respectively. Meanwhile, the ratio of transferable embryos for all recovered embryos from DEC methods was higher as 61.7 % than 55.6 %, 58 % from methods of 3-way, 2-way. And the flushing solution required for recovering embryos by DEC method was significantly lower as 0.28${\pm}$0.32 1 than 1.8${\pm}$0.12 1, 1.75${\pm}$0.10 1 from 3-way, 2-way methods (p<0.05). Also, the time required for recovering embryos by DEC methods was significantly lower as 27${\pm}$2 min than 51${\pm}$3, 45${\pm}$2 min, respectively (p<0.05). In conclusion, these results suggest that DEC method for embryo collection may be effectively used for production of in vivo embryos using less flushing solution and, it might be effectively available in the field compared to conventional embryo recovery methods using 3-way or 2-way balloon catheter.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.1013-1021
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• 1996

There are many important factors in periodontal inflammation. $IL-1{\beta}$, $PGE_2$ and collagenase are predorminantly key factors. These inflammatory mediators induce gingival tissue and alveolar bone destruction. For the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, it is necessary to inhibit $IL-1{\beta}$, $PGE_2$ production and collagenase activity. Ursodeoxycholic acid(UDCA) has immunomodulatory properties, and there is evidence that some natural extracts show antiinflammatory activity to some degree. The purpose of this study was to assess the inhibitory effect of UDCA and its mixture with natural extracts on $IL-1{\beta}$, $PGE_2$ production and collagenase activity. Accordingly we assessed the effect of UDCA and its mixture combined with some natural extracts on inhibition of $IL-1{\beta}$, $PGE_2$ production and collagenase activity. For the $IL-l{\beta}$ inhibition study, cultured cells were exposed to $25{\mu}g/ml$ LPS. $IL-1{\beta}$ activity was measured by $IL-1{\beta}$ enzyme immunoassay system. Human gingival fibroblasts were prepared and cells (l05/well) were seeded into culture plates. $rhIL-1{\beta}$ was added to induce $PGE_2$. The amount of $PGE_2$ in sample media was measured using enzyme immunoassay system. Crude collagenase was prepared from Porphyromonas gingivalis and collagenolytic activity was determined using a Collageno kit CLN-100. The test inhibitor was added to the assay mixture consisting of 0.1ml of 50mM Tris buffer(pH 7.5) and 0.2ml of substrate solution. UDCA and UDCA combined with natural extracts generally inhibited $IL-1{\beta}$ production. groups above 0.01% UDCA strongly inhibited $IL-l{\beta}$ synthesis. Both groups inhibited $IL-1{\beta}-induced$ synthesis of $PGE_2$. In low concentration, the degree of inhibition was as same as prednisolone. In high concentration, each group was superior to prednisolone. UDCA group and UDCA mixture group exerted a moderate inhibition of collagenolytic enzyme. The present study suggested that UDCA and its mixture with natural extracts could be further investigated as antiinflammatory drug for periodontal disease.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제39권12호
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• pp.1819-1825
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• 2010

인삼정과 제조 시 이용되는 당 용액 대신에 올리고당 함량이 높은 맥문동의 열수추출액을 이용하여 인삼정과를 제조한 후 품질 특성을 조사하였다. 맥문동 추출액으로 제조한 인삼정과는 가용성 무질소물인 탄수화물의 함량이 76.40%로 설탕으로 제조한 인삼정과의 80.01%에 비하여 약 4% 정도 낮았고, 조단백질 및 조회분 함량은 각각 1.46% 및 3.49%로 일반인삼정과의 0.59% 및 0.96%에 비하여 약 3배 이상 높았다. 맥문동 열수추출액을 이용한 인삼정과에서 유리당 조성 및 함량은 fructose가 32.42%로 가장 많았고, 그 외 올리고당이 16.91%, 설탕 및 이당류가 13.91%, glucose가 13.16%이었으며, Rh2를 비롯한 진세노사이드 11종이 검출되어 총 함량이 740.1 mg%로 일반 인삼정과(675.6 mg%)보다 더 높았다. 총 페놀화합물과 플라보노이드 함량은 각각 5.46과 0.016%로 일반인삼정과의 5.02와 0.014%보다 높았다. 맥문동 열수추출액으로 제조한 인삼정과의 항산화활성은 DPPH $IC_{50}$값이 인삼정과 중량기준으로 약 34.5 mg/mL 이었으며, hydrogen peroxide 소거능은 $50{\mu}g$/mL의 농도에서 92%의 소거능을 보여주었다.

• 에너지공학
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.66-72
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 술폰화된 sodium 5,5'-carbonylbis(2-fluorobenzene sulfonate) 단량체를 이용하여 친수성 올리고머를 합성한 뒤 소수성 올리고머와 1:1로 공중합반응을 시켜 sulfonated poly(arylene ether ketone) (SPAEK) 공중합체를 합성하였다. 제조한 공중합체의 구조 분석은 $^1H$-NMR, FT-IR, GPC를 사용하여 실시하였고, GPC에서 공중합체의 평균분자량은 $209,700g\;mol^{-1}$, 다분산지수(PDI)는 1.25이었다. 열적 안정성을 확인하기 위하여 TGA 분석을 실시하였고, $200^{\circ}C$이상에서의 열 안정성을 확인하였다. 고분자 전해질 막의 양이온 전도도는 상대습도 100%, $80^{\circ}C$의 온도에서 약 $9.0mS\;cm^{-1}$이었다. 측정된 결과로부터 본 연구에서 제조한 탄화수소계 전해질 막은 술폰화 정도를 증가시키거나 약간의 구조적 변형을 통해 연료전지용 고분자 전해질 막으로 적용 가능할 것으로 기대된다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.195-200
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• 1995

톡소포자충에 감염된 마우스의 복수액이 Con A로 유도한 정상 마우스 복수 림프구의 아세포화를 억제하는 효과를 관찰하였다. 마우스 감염은 톡소포자충의 RH주를 사용}하였다. ConA로 유도한 아세포화 정도는 정상 마우스의 복수 림프구를 얻어 96-well 배양기에 될주하고 Con A를 $10{\;}\mu\textrm{g}/ml$로 5일간 처리하면서, 4일째에 $^3H-thymidine$을 well 당 $1{\;}{\mu}Ci$씩 첨가하여 DNA 표지량으로 측정하였다. 아세포화 억제효과는 Con A와 감염 복수액을 동시 처리한 군의 아세포화를 Con A만 처리한 군에서의 아세포화에 대한 비율로 나타내었다. Con A에 의한 아세포화는 7.3배였다. 정상 마우스의 복수액에 의한 아세포화 억제효과는 $16.4{\;}{\pm}{\;}8.3%$이나, 감염 4일째 마우스의 복수액은 아세포화를 $74.0{\;}{\pm}{\;}11.9%$ 억제하였다. 생존일 4-5일의 감염 마우스에서 복수액을 일자별로 채취하여 처리하면 감염 1일에 $16.9{\;}{\pm}{\;}7.9%$, 2일에 $23.4{\;}{\pm}{\;}8.3%$, 3일에 $41.4{\;}{\pm}{\;}7.1%$ 및 4일에 $74.0{\;}{\pm}{\;}11.9%$로 높은 억제효과가 발현되었다. 감염후 4일에 얻은 복수액을 희석하여 처리하였을 때 아세포화 억제 효과는 농도에 따라 변화하였다. 감염복수액을 $95^{\circ}C$에서 10분간 열처리하면 억제 효과가 소멸되었으며, 10% TCA로 침전시킨 후 상층액으로 처리하여도 억제효과가 소멸하였다. 따라서 톡소포자충 감염 마우스 복수액에 복수 림프구의 아세포화를 억제하는 물질이 존재하며 그 생체활성물질은 열에 약한 단백질이라고 판단하였다.

• 한국응용약물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국응용약물학회 2003년도 Annual Meeting of KSAP : International Symposium on Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences on Obesity
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• pp.98-98
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• 2003

${\beta}$-(1,3)-D-Glucans have been known to exhibit antitumor and antimicrobial activities. The presence of dectin-1,${\alpha}$, ${\beta}$-glucan receptor of dendritic cell, on macrophage has been controvertial. RT-PCR analysis led to the detection of dectin-1${\alpha}$ and ${\beta}$ in murine macrophage Raw264.7 cell line. Among the various organs of mouse, dectin-1${\alpha}$ and ${\beta}$ were detected in the thymus, lung, spleen, stomach and intestine. To analyze gene expression modulated by ${\beta}$-glucan treated murine Raw264.7 macrophage, total mRNA was applied to cDNA microarray to interrogate the expression of 7,000 known genes. cDNA chip analysis showed that ${\beta}$-glucan of P. osteatus increased gene expressions of immunomodulating genes, membrane antigenic proteins, chemokine ligands, complements, cytokines, various kinases, lectin associated genes and oncogenes in Raw 264.7 cell line. When treated with ${\beta}$-glucan of P. osteatus and LPS, induction of gene expression of TNF-${\alpha}$ and IFN-R1 was confirmed by RT-PCR analysis. Induction of TNF-R type II expression was confirmed by FACS analysis. IL-6 expression was abolished by EDTA in ${\beta}$-glucan and LPS treated Raw264.7 cell line, indicating that ${\beta}$-glucan binds to dectin-l in a Ca$\^$＋＋/ -dependent manner. To increase antitumor efficacy of ${\beta}$-glucan, ginsenoside Rh2 (GRh2) was co-treated with ${\beta}$-glucan in vivo and in vitro tests. IC$\sub$50/ values of GRh2 were 20 and 25 $\mu\textrm{g}$/$m\ell$ in SNU-1 and B16 melanoma F10 cell line, respectively. Co-treatment with ${\beta}$-glucan and GRh2 showed synergistic antitumor activity with cisplatin and mitomycin C both in vitro and in vivo. Single or co-treatment with ${\beta}$-glucan and GRh2 increased tumor bearing mouse life span. Co-treatment with ${\beta}$-glucan and GRh2 showed more increased life span with mitomycin C than that with cisplatin. Antitumor activities were 67% and 72 % by co-injection with ${\beta}$-glucan and GRh2 in the absence or presence of mitomycin C, respectively.