• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.177-184
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• 2006

레티놀 결합 단백질(retinol-binding protein, RBP)은 고등 척추동물에서 혈류를 통해 특이적으로 레티놀을 표적세포에 운반해 주는 중요한 역할을 한다. 우리나라의 연안에 서식하고 있으며 산업적으로 중요한 조피볼락(Sebastes schlegeli)을 대상으로 4-nonylphenol(NP)가 RBP mRNA 발현에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위해 간으로부터 cDNA library를 제작하고 RBP 단편의 염기서열을 분석하였다. 분석된 RBP mRNA 서열로부터 아미노산 서열을 추정하여 다른 종의 RBP 아미노산 서열과 비교한 결과 Sparus aurata와는 80%, 무지개 송어(Oncorhynchus mykiss)와는 72%, 유럽 뱀장어(Anguilla anguilla)와는 78%의 높은 상동성을 보였다. 조피볼락에서 4-NP에 대한 RBP와 VTG mRNAs 발현에 미치는 영향을 northern blot 분석 방법에 의해 조사하였다. 4-NP를 10 mg/kg BW로 주사한 실험구에서는 암수 모두 VTG mRNA 발현에 영향을 주지 않았으나, RBP mRNA 발현은 수컷에서 48시간 후에 감소하였다. 4-NP를 25 mg/kg BW으로 주사한 실험구에서는 24시간 후에 암수 모두 VTG mRNA 발현이 증가하였으며, RBP mRNA 발현은 48시간 후에 암수 모두 감소하였다. 이들 결과로부터 조피볼락에서는 4-NP 등의 에스트로겐 유사물질이 RBP와 VTG 유전자 발현에 상반되는 효과를 유도함을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.44-50
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• 2014

Objectives: This study was undertaken to isolate a fibrinolytic enzyme from the snake venom of Gloydius blomhoffii siniticus and to investigate its enzymatic characteristics and hemorrhagic activity as a potential pharmacopuncture agent. Methods: The fibrinolytic enzyme was isolated by using chromatography, sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and fibrin plate assay. The characteristics of the enzyme were investigated using fibrin plate assay, protein hydrolysis analysis, and hemorrhage assay. Its amino acid composition was determined. Results: The fibrinolytic enzyme with the molecular weight of 32kDa (FE-32kDa) from Gloydius blomhoffii siniticus showed a fibrin hydrolysis zone at the concentration of 0.2 mg/mL in the fibrin plate assay. The fibrin hydrolysis activity of the enzyme was inhibited completely by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), ethyleneglycoltetraacetic acid (EGTA), and 1, 10-phenanthroline, thiothreitol and cysteine, and partially by phenylmethanesulfonylfluoride (PMSF). Metal ions such as $Fe^{2+}$ and $Hg^{2+}$ inhibited the fibrin hydrolysis completely, but $Zn^{2+}$ enhanced it. FE-32kDa hydrolyzed ${\alpha}$-chain but did not hydrolyze ${\beta}$-chain and ${\gamma}$-chain of fibrinogen. High-molecular-weight polypeptides of gelatin were hydrolyzed partially into low-molecular-weight polypeptides, but the extent of hydrolysis was limited. FE-32kDa induced hemorrhage beneath back skin of mice at the dose of $2{\mu}g$. Conclusions: FE-32kDa is a ${\alpha}$-fibrin(ogen)olytic metalloprotease that requires $Zn^{2+}$ for fibrinolytic activity and causes hemorrhage, suggesting that the enzyme is not appropriate for use as a clinical pharmacopuncture.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제1권4호
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• pp.425-434
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• 1997

Many reports represent that angiotensin II (ANG II) caused a dose dependent biphasic effects on fluid transport in the proximal tubule. However, respective roles of different signaling pathways in mediating these effects remain unsettled. The aim of the present study was to examine signaling pathways at high doses of ANG II on the $Na^+$ uptake of primary cultured rabbit renal proximal tubule cells(PTCs) in hormonally defined serum-free medium. High concentrations of ANG II $(>10^{-9}\;M)$ inhibited $Na^+$ uptake and increased $[Ca^{2+}]_i\;level$ in the PTCs. However, low concentrations of $(<10^{-11}\;ANG\;II)$ stimulated $Na^+$ uptake and did not affect $[Ca^{2+}]_i\;level$. 8-(N, N-diethylamino)-octyl-3,3,5- trimethoxybenzoate (TMB-8), ethylene glycol-bis$({/beta}-amino\;ethyl ether)-N,N,N'$, N'-tetra acetic acid (EGTA), and nifedifine partially blocked the inhibitory effects of ANG II on $Na^+$ uptake. When ANG II and bradykinin (BK) were treated together, $Na^+$ uptake was further reduced $(88.47{\pm}1.98%\;of\;that\;of\;ANG\;II,\;81.85{\pm}1.84%\;of\;that\;of\;BK)$. In addition, W-7 and KN-62 blocked the ANG II-induced inhibition of $Na^+$ uptake. Arachidonic acid reduced $Na^+$ uptake in a dose-dependent manner. When ANG II and arachidonic acid were treated together, inhibitory effects on $Na^+$ uptake significantly exhibited greater reduction than that of each group, respectively. When PTCs were treated by mepacrine $(10^{-6}\;M)$ and AACOCF3 $(10^{-5}\;M)$ for 1 hr before the addition of $(<10^{-9}\;ANG\;II)$, the inhibitory effect of ANG II was reversed. In addition, econazole $(>10^{-6}\;M)$ blocked ANG II-induced inhibition of $Na^+$ uptake. In conclusion, the $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ (calcium-calmodulin-dependent kinase) and phospholipase $A_2\;(PLA_2)$ metabolites are involved in the inhibitory effects of ANG II on $Na^+$ uptake in the PTCs.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.897-905
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• 2003

Phospholipase D (PLD) and ADP-ribosylation factor (ARF) were partially purified on a series of column chromatography, and their biochemical properties were characterized to understand the regulatory mechanism of PLD activation by ARF protein in the antigen-induced immune responses in guinea pigs. Heparin Sepharose and high-Q Sepharose column chromatographies were used for the purification of PLD, and Sephadex G-25, DEAE Sephacel, Source 15 PHE (HIC), Superdex-75, and Uno-Q column chromatographies were used for the purification of ARF. The purified PLD and ARF proteins were identified with anti-rabbit PLD- or ARF-specific antibodies, showing about 64 or 85 kDa for the molecular mass of PLD and 29 or 35 kDa for the sizes of ARF. Partial cDNA of ARF3 was cloned by RT-PCR in guinea pig lung tissue and its nucleotides and amino acids were sequenced. Guinea pig ARF3 showed 92% of nucleotides sequence identity and 100% of amino acid sequence homology with human ARF3. The ARF-regulated PLD activity was measured in the oleate or ARFs-containing mixed lipid vesicles. The purified and recombinant ARF (rARF) activities were assessed with the $GTP{\gamma}S$ binding assay. The PLD activity was induced by oleate in a dose-dependent manner. The purified ARF and recombinant ARF3 increased PLD activity in guinea pig lung tissues. These data show that the activity of membrane-bound PLD can be regulated by the cytosolic ARF proteins, suggesting that ARF proteins in guinea pig lung can act as a regulatory factor in controlling the PLD activity in allergic reaction.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.97-102
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• 1987

배합 사료의 전분질원으로 사용되는 13종의 곡류 및 곡류 부산물의 미생물 오염 정도와 방사선 조사에 의한 살균효과 및 이화학적 특성변화를 조사한 결과는 다음과 같다. 13종의 사료 원료의 호기성 전세균의 오염은 $10^2-10^6/\;g$ 범위였으며 5-7 kGy의 방사선 조사로 거의 살균되었고, 대장균 균은 $10^2-10^5/\;g$로 높게 오염되었으며 이들은 3-5 kGy 조사로서 완전 사멸되었다. 총 곰팡이의 오염은 $10^2-10^4/\;g$ 정도로서 오염 곰팡이의 대부분이 내삼투압성 곰팡이었으며 5-7 kGy 조사로서 검출 한계 이하로 사멸되었다. 또한 이들에서 분리된 곰팡이는 Aspergillus속과 Penicillium속이었으며, 분리된 10여종의 곰팡이중 Aspergillus flavus group을 포함한 7여종의 잠재적 독소를 생성하는 균이었다. 총 아미노산과 전당 함량, 색도, TBA 등이 이화학적 특성변화에서는 고선량 방사선 조사와 훈증처리는 다같이 대조구에 비해 다소의 영향을 미쳤으나 훈증처리구는 더욱 현저하였다.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.307-314
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• 2023

Objective: Chicken essence and branched chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation has been recognized to significantly relieve fatigue. To obtain chicken essence with high amounts of BCAA, spent hens herein was used to prepare dripped chicken essence (SCE) and compared with commercial dripped chicken essence (CCE) for in vivo anti-fatigue effect. Methods: To determine the effect on anti-fatigue by dripped chicken essence, the exhaustive swimming was performed. Thirty-two 7-week ICR mice were divided into four groups, which included the control group (CG), CCE, SCE-1X and SCE-2X. The mice were given daily oral administration (0.012 mL/g body weight/d). The fatigue index analysis was conducted weekly. Results: The results showed that SCE had a higher BCAA level as expected, and mice treated with dripped chicken essence (CCE and SCE) could significantly improve exercise performance. The lower blood lactate level, blood urea nitrogen level and creatine phosphokinase activity were found in the supplement of SCE group compared with the CCE group, which suggested that the SCE possessed strong anti-fatigue ability. This could possibly be due to the higher content of BCAA. Conclusion: In this study, SCE promoted recovery from physical fatigue in mice and elevated endurance ability. Among them, the double dose (SCE-2X) showed the strongest anti-fatigue ability. Taken together, spent chickens could be a good source of chicken essence to improve the effect of anti-fatigue.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.596-606
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 다시마 물 추출액과 유산균(Lactobacillus brevis)으로 발효한 다시마 발효액의 이화학적 특성 및 항산화 활성과 항염증 활성에 대하여 검토하였다. 다시마 물 추출액 및 발효액의 pH는 각각 6.18과 4.16이었고, 당도는 $8.50^{\circ}Brix$와 $7.40^{\circ}Brix$였다. 다시마 물 추출액과 발효액의 주요 유리아미노산은 glutamic acid와 aspartic acid 및 alanine으로 발효에 의해 glutamic acid는 감소한 반면 GABA의 함량은 증가하였다. 다시마 물 추출액 및 발효액의 총 폴리페놀 함량은 각각 $498.29{\mu}g\;GAE/ml$와 $615.77{\mu}g\;GAE/ml$였다. DPPH radical 소거능은 농도 의존적으로 증가하였으며, 10% 농도에서의 DPPH radical 소거능은 각각 89.89%와 96.94%로 나타났다(p<0.05). 다시마 물 추출액과 발효액의 SOD 활성 또한 농도 의존적으로 증가하였으며, 다시마 발효액의 경우 물 추출액보다 유의적으로 활성이 증가하는 결과가 나타났다(p<0.05). 나아가 LPS로 유도된 RAW 264.7 대식세포를 이용하여 항염증 활성을 검토하였다. 다시마 물 추출액과 발효액의 ROS 생성은 1% 농도에서 각각 189.90% 및 174.69%를 나타내었다. 또한, 염증성 cytokines인 $TNF-{\alpha}$와 $IL-1{\beta}$의 분비량은 다시마 발효액이 물 추출액보다 유의적으로 감소하는 결과가 나타났다(p<0.05). 이상의 결과에서와 같이 다시마 추출액과 발효액은 높은 항산화 및 항염증 활성이 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 특히 발효에 의해 그 활성이 증가하여 기능성 식품소재로서 활용이 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.135-142
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• 2018

Recently, research on the processing of raw functional materials with the aim of improving various physiological activities has been conducted. In this study, we investigated the antioxidant activity of royal jelly (RJ) hydrolysates obtained from three commercial proteases. Enzyme-treated royal jelly (ERJ), in which the RJ hydrolysates were converted into easy-to-absorb shorter chain monomers through the removal of two known allergen proteins, showed no difference in the content of (E)-10-hydroxydec-2-enoicacid (10-HDA) or the freshness parameter and showed a significant increase in total free amino acid content. The antioxidant activity of ERJ was determined by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and chemical assays. The ERJ showed about 80% DPPH-radical scavenging activity at same concentration of ascorbic acid. The antioxidant effect of ERJ was confirmed to be due to reduction of intracellular reactive oxidative species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) production in LPS-treated macrophages. Moreover, ERJ significantly increased the activity of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the level of the antioxidant glutathione (GSH) in a dose-dependent manner. Interestingly, these antioxidant activities of ERJ were stronger than those of non-treated RJ. These findings indicate that ERJ has high potential as an antioxidant agent for use in human and animal diets.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제27권7호
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• pp.1281-1287
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• 2017

Bone morphogenetic protein-4 (BMP-4) is considered to have therapeutic potential for various diseases, including cancers; however, the high expression of biologically active recombinant human BMP-4 (rhBMP-4) needed for its manufacture for therapeutic purposes has yet to be established. In the current study, we established a recombinant Chinese hamster ovary (rCHO) cell line overexpressing rhBMP-4 as well as a production process using 7.5-l bioreactor (5 L working volume). The expression of the mature rhBMP-4 was significantly enhanced by recombinant furin expression. The combination of a chemically defined medium and a nutrient supplement solution for high expression of rhBMP-4 was selected and used for bioreactor cultures. The 11-day fed-batch cultures of the established rhBMP-4-expressing rCHO cells in the 7.5-L bioreactor produced approximately 32 mg/l of rhBMP-4. The mature rhBMP-4 was purified to homogeneity from the culture supernatant using a two-step chromatographic procedure, resulting in a recovery rate of approximately 55% and a protein purity greater than 95%. The N-terminal amino acid sequences and N-linked glycosylation of the purified rhBMP-4 were confirmed by N-terminal sequencing and de-N-glycosylation analysis, respectively. The mature purified rhBMP-4 has been proved to be functionally active, with an effective dose concentration of $EC_{50}$ of 2.93 ng/ml.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.435-441
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• 2017

갈색거저리유충 분말을 4%(w/v)의 기질용액으로 제조한 후, 기질대비 단백질 가수분해 효소(alcalase, flavourzyme, neutrase, bromelain, papain)를 각 1%(w/w) 첨가하여 갈색거저리 유충 단백가수분해물을 제조하였다. 24시간 반응시킨 각 효소별 가수분해물의 특성을 SDS-PAGE로 확인한 결과 alcalase 단백가수분해물의 가수분해가 우수함을 확인하였으며, available amino group의 농도는 flavourzyme, alcalase, neutrase 단백가수분해물 각각 $5,429.35{\mu}g/mL$, $4,781.39{\mu}g/mL$, $3,155.55{\mu}g/mL$의 값을 나타내 상대적으로 높은 가수분해도를 보였고, bromelain($1,800{\mu}g/mL$)과 papain($1,782.61{\mu}g/mL$)의 경우 상당히 낮은 값을 보였다. 가수분해도가 높게 나타난 3종의 단백가수분해물을 한외여과막을 통해 분자량이 3 kDa 이하로 분리한 후 동결 건조하였으며, 이 동결건조물을 이용하여 항산화 실험을 수행하였다. 갈색거저리 유충 가수분해물의 DPPH 라디칼 소거 활성은 alcalase 단백가수분해물의 $RC_{50}$값이 $339.34{\mu}g/mL$로 나타났고, flavourzyme 가수분해물 $379.35{\mu}g/mL$, neutrase 가수분해물 $398.93{\mu}g/mL$로 나타났으며, ABTS 라디칼 소거 활성은 neutrase 단백가수분해물의 $RC_{50}$값이 $29.84{\mu}g/mL$였고, alcalase $36.90{{\mu}g/mL$ 및 flavourzyme $56.03{\mu}g/mL$ 순으로 나타났다. Hydrogen peroxide 소거 활성은 alcalase 단백가수분해물의 $RC_{50}$값이 $65.97{\mu}g/mL$였고, flavourzyme $121.67{\mu}g/mL$ 및 neutrase $70.38{\mu}g/mL$의 값을 보였다. 상기 3가지 항산화 실험에서 우수한 항산화 활성을 보이며, 저분자 펩타이드 생산 효율이 가장 높았던(42.05%) alcalase 단백가수분해물을 이용해 linoleic acid에 대한 지질과산화 억제 활성을 측정한 결과, 6일 동안 $100{\sim}800{\mu}g/mL$의 농도에서 처리 농도에 의존적으로 유의적인 항산화능을 보였다.