• Applied Microscopy
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.253-260
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• 2009

상처치유는 growth factor와 cytokine들의 복합적인 작용에 의해 일어나는 과정이다. GM-CSF는 호중구와 대식세포를 분화시키고 각질세포를 증식시키는 다면발현성 사이토카인으로 여러 세포에서 재조합되어 사용되고 있다. (주)핸슨바이오텍에서 개발한 rice cell 유래의 재조합 rrhGM-CSF는 다른 세포에서 유래된 GM-CSF들보다 탄수화물 측쇄가 많은 것이 특징이다. rrhGM-CSF의 창상치유효과를 알아보기 위하여 햄스터에 만성 당뇨를 유도하여 상처치유가 어려운 동물모델을 만든 후, 등쪽에 인위적으로 피부 전 층을 제거하여 창상을 유발하였다. 실험군에는 rrhGM-CSF가 포함된 연고를 적용하고, 대조군에는 base cream만을 적용하여 재상피화되는 과정과 피부조직의 구조 및 PCNA 반응을 통한 세포증식 정도를 비교하였다. 육안 및 조직학적 관찰 결과, rrhGM-CSF를 적용한 그룹의 재상피화 속도가 더 빨랐으며, PCNA 면역조직화학적 조사에서도 증식하는 각질세포의 수가 대조군보다 상대적으로 많은 것으로 나타남으로써, rrhGM-CSF에 의한 피부상처 치유 효과를 관찰할 수 있었다. 이러한 결과들로 미루어 보아 벼세포 유래의 rrhGM-CSF는 국소적인 피부 창상 치유에 효과적인 것으로 보이며, rrhGM-CSF의 풍부한 당화 사슬은 이 단백질이 상처부위에 안정된 상태로 기능을 나타냄으로써 효과를 오랫동안 지속시킬 수 있었던 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.69-83
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• 2006

We investigated the effect of Sungmagalkun-tang (SGT) on the allergy. We conformed compound 48/80-induced active systemic anaphylatic shock, anti-dinitrophenyl IgE-mediated passive cutaneous anaphylaxis and ovalbumin-induced anaphylatic shock. Also observed IL-4 and GM-CSF mRNA expression in ovalbumin-induced allergic lung tissue and RBL-2H3. Histamine release is measured in RBL-2H3. SGT inhibited active systemic anaphylatic shock, passive cutaneous anaphylaxis and ovalbumin-induced anaphylatic shock by oral administration. We observed that SGT was concentration-dependently reduced IL-4 and GM-CSF mRNA expression in ovalbumin-induced allergic lung tissue and RBL-2H3 by SGT. In addition, SGT reduced histamine release in RBL-2H3. These results indicate that SGT has anti-histamic effect and controls IL-4 and GM-CSF mRNA expression on allergy.

• Weed & Turfgrass Science
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.305-311
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• 2014

유전자변형(genetically modified, GM)작물의 종자 및 꽃가루를 통한 환경 생태계로의 확산은 안전성평가와 안전관리에 있어 매우 중요한 요소이며, 국내에서는 LMO법에 따라 GM 작물의 개발 및 생산 등에 대한 안전관리와 GM 작물의 상업화를 위한 환경모니터링에 대한 방법, 기간, 빈도 등에 대한 계획을 요구하고 있다. 본 연구는 제초제저항성 들잔디(zoysiagrass)의 야외환경모니터링을 수행을 통한 환경모니터링 시스템 기반 구축을 위해 수행되었다. 연구에 사용된 GM 들잔디는 제초제저항 형질의 JG21과 JG21에 방사능처리로 웅성불임을 유도한 JG21-MS 등 2개의 이벤트를 이용하였다. 환경모니터링은 충남 성환, 충북 오창, 제주대 및 제주 납원읍 등 4개 격리포장 주변에서 2011년부터 2013년까지 종자 및 영양번식체에 의한 산포 조사와 화분에 의한 유전자이동에 대해 수행되었다. 모니터링 수행 결과 3개 지역에서 유전자이동 및 산포가 발견되지 않았으나, 2012년 제주 남원읍 지역 조사에서 격리포장 주변 2 m 부근에서 JG21 들잔디 1개체의 유출이 발견되어 보고 및 안전관리 조치를 수행하였다. 본 연구에서 사용된 GM 들잔디의 검출 방법과 환경모니터링 기법들은 GM 들잔디 개발을 위한 포장시험 연구와 상업화 후 환경모니터링을 위한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.157-161
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• 2014

Understanding the gene flow from genetically modified (GM) crops to conventional crops is important to prevent and mitigate seed contamination caused by pollen-mediated gene flow. We conducted a field test to investigate the gene flow from diamondback moth resistant GM cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) containing cry1Ac1 gene, to a non-GM control line AD126. GM and non-GM cabbage plants were cultivated in the field and pollinated using Bombus terrestris under the nets during the flowering periods. After seeds were collected from non-GM plants, hybrids between them and the GM cabbages were screened by multiplex PCR targeting cry1Ac1 gene. Out of 878 germinated seedlings, 168 hybrids were found and the average gene flow frequency was 19.7%. Because cabbage is mainly pollinated by insect pollinators, large-scale field tests are needed to study gene flow of GM cabbage.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.77-96
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• 1991

Many studies has been conducted concerning prevention of unnecessary complications such as root resorption during orthodontic too th movement under various mechanical forces. Nowadays, the cause of the root resorption is not thought to be confined only to mechanical forces. But the factor that affects bone metabolism are thought to be major one of the predisposing factors. The light microscope and scanning electron microscope were used to the effects of 60 gm, and 100 gm of tipping force on root resorption of cats, which were treated with Etidronate disodium. The results were as follows: 1. In the 60gm control group, hyalinization on the compression site of periodontal ligament appeared after first week and second week. In the 60gm experimental group, it appeared after first week with low frequency. In the 100gm control group it appeared with high frequency by first and second week while in 100gm experimental group, it appeared with low frequency. 2 In the 100gm control group, resorption of the cementum and the alveolar bone rapidly increased after second week. In the 60gm experimental group, resorption or formation of alveolar bone and cementum didn't appear all through the experimental period. 3. In the 100gm control group, formation of cementum and alveolar bone appeared after first week while in the 100gm experimental group, formation of cementum and alveolar bone appeared after second week and fourth week respectively. In the 60gm control group, formation of the cementum didn't appear all through the experimental period. 4. In the control group, the root resolution of 100gm group was higher than that of 60gm group after second week, while in experimental group, root resorption didn't appear regardless of the forces.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.161-171
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• 2014

In several lysosomal storage disorders, including Niemann-Pick disease Type C (NP-C), sphingolipids, including glycosphingolipids, particularly gangliosides, are the predominant storage materials in the brain, raising the possibility that accumulation of these lipids may be involved in the NP-C neurodegenerative process. However, correlation of these accumulations and NP-C neuropathology has not been fully characterized. Here we derived NP-C mice with complete and partial deletion of the Siat9 (encoding GM3 synthase) gene in order to investigate the role of ganglioside in NP-C pathogenesis. According to our results, NP-C mice with homozygotic deletion of GM3 synthase exhibited an enhanced neuropathological phenotype and died significantly earlier than NP-C mice. Notably, in contrast to complete depletion, NP-C mice with partial deletion of the GM3 synthase gene showed ameliorated NP-C neuropathology, including motor disability, demyelination, and abnormal accumulation of cholesterol and sphingolipids. These findings indicate the crucial role of GM3 synthesis in the NP-C phenotype and progression of CNS pathologic abnormality, suggesting that well-controlled inhibition of GM3 synthesis could be used as a therapeutic strategy.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제45권7호
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• pp.828-835
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• 2002

목 적: 출생 체중 1,500 그램 미만의 극소저출생체중아(very low birth weight infant, VLBWI)의 치료성적은 신생아 집중치료술 향상여부를 모니터 하는 주요한 지표로 이용되고 있다. 이에 본 연구자들은 개원이래 최근 7년간 삼성서울병원 신생아 중환자실의 VLBWI 치료성적의 변화양상을 기간별로 관찰 분석하였다. 방 법: 1994년 10월부터 2000년 12월까지 삼성서울병원 신생아 중환자실로 생후 3일 이내 입원한 VLBWI 374명을 대상으로 기간을 나누어(I기 : 이미 성적이 보고된 1994. 10-1996. 9, II기 : 1996. 10-1998. 12, III기 : 1999. 1-2000. 12) 각 기별, 출생체중별, 재태기간별, VLBWI의 발생빈도와 생존율, 유병률 및 생존기간 등에 관해 의무기록지를 통한 후향적조사를 실시하였다. 생존율은(생존아/총출생 VLBWI)${\times}100$으 로 산출하였고 생존아는 신생아 중환자실에서 생존하여 퇴원한 경우로 정의하였다. 결 과 : VLBWI의 발생빈도는 기간별로 차이가 없었고(I기 : 1.3%, II기 : 1.5%, III기 : 1.4%), 생존율은 III기에 의미 있게 향상되었다. 출생체중별 생존율에서 III기에서 750 gm 미만군(vs II기)과, 1,250-1,499 gm 군(vs I기)의 향상이, 1,000-1,249 gm 군에서는 II기(vs I기)의 향상이 의미 있었고 최저출생 생존아는 I기 624 gm($26^{+5}$주), II기 667 gm($25^{+6}$주), III기 480 gm($26^{+2}$주)였다. 재태기간별 생존율에서 III기의 25-26주군과 29-30군이 I, II기에 비해 의미 있게 향상되었고 최저출생 재태기간의 생존례는 I기 26주(970 gm), II기 $23^{+5}$주(791 gm), III기 $24^{+1}$주(740 gm)였다. VLBWI의 주요 유병률 중 III도 이상의 심한 뇌실 내 출혈의 빈도가 III기 5%로 I기 13%, II기 10.5%에 비해 의미 있게 감소되었고, 전체 사망 중 7일 이전 사망률이 III기(15.4%)에 I기(55.5%)에 비해 의의 있게 감소되었다. 결 론 : 최근 VLBWI의 생존율이 주요 유병률의 증가 없이 현저히 향상되었고, 특히 26주 이하, 750 gm 미만의 초극소미숙아의 생존율 향상이 두드러졌다.

• 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국생물공학회 2001년도 추계학술발표대회
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• pp.206-209
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• 2001

Recombinant human GM -CSF was expressed and secreted from transgenic rice cell suspension cultures in its biologically active form. This was accomplished by transforming rice callus tissues with an expression vector, pMYN44. containing the hGM -CSF cDNA. Regulated expression and secretion of hGM -CSF from this vector achieved using the promoter, signal peptide, and terminator from a rice alfa-amylase gene Amy3D. The Amy3D gene is expressed in response to sugar deprivation. The recombinant hGM -CSF was expressed from the transgenic rice cell culture on the sugar-free medium as a yield of about 110 mg/L in the culture filtrate, which was determined by ELISA. Biological activity of hGM-CSF was confirmed by measuring the proliferation of the hGM -CSF dependent TF -1 cells.(This work was supported by a grant from the NRL program of the Korean Ministry of Science and Technology. Shin, Y.- J.. Lee. J.-H and Kwon, T.-H. have been supported by BK21 program from the Korean Ministry of Education)

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.175-181
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• 2012

Drought and high salinity stresses often imposes adverse effects on crop yield. MYB transcription factors have been shown to be an important regulator in defense responses to these environmental stresses. In this study, we have cloned and characterized a soybean gene GmMYB184 (Glycine max MYB transcription factor 184). Deduced amino acid sequences of GmMYB184 show highest homology with that from Vitis vinifera legume plant (75%). Different expression patterns of GmMYB184 mRNA were observed subjected to drought, cold, high salinity stress and abscisic acid treatment, suggesting its role in the signaling events in the osmotic stress-related defense response. Subcellular localization studies demonstrated that the GFP-GmMYB184 fusion protein was localized in the nucleus. Using the yeast assay system, the C-terminal region of GmMYB184 was found to be essential for the transactivation activity. These results indicate that the GmMYB184 may play a role in abiotic stress tolerance in plant.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.190-193
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• 2001

Genipin, aglycone of geniposide isolated from fruits of Gardenia jasminoides, was transformed into blue pigments through reaction with glycine and methylamine. The blue pigments formed from glycine-reacted genipin were passed through Bio-Gel P-2 resin yielding fractions GG1 and GG2, and those from methylamine-reacted genipin were separated into fractions GM1-GM4. The first eluted higher molecular-weight fractions, GG1 and GM1, had higher tinctorial strength than the later eluted lower molecular-weight fractions, GG2 and GM2-GM4, respectively. $^1H-NMR$ spectra of GG1 and GM1 showed very broad peaks indicating that structures of the pigments were highly polymeric. $^1H-NMR$ spectra of GG2, GM3, and GM4 showed several sharp peaks at aliphatic and aromatic regions with accompanying broad peaks, although the spectrum of GM2 was rather simple. Determination of the structural and physical nature of the isolated pigments is in progress.