• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 1995

A variety of experiments of endothelial cell seeding onto artificial vessels have been performed. To improve endothelialization, one or two components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) have been used as an underlying matrix. In this study, the whole ECM excreted from fibroblasts was used as an underlying matrix. Fetal human fibroblasts were cultured on a polyurethane (PU) sheet. After a conflu; ence was attained, the cytoskeleton and the nuclei of the fibroblast were destroyed using Triton-X. Mitomycin, or irradiation. Omental microvascular endothelial cells from adult human were seeded onto various substrates. After 12 days in culture, the cells were counted. It was observed that the ECM treated by irradiation had the highest cell number. In addition, the cells on this substrate exhibited the most typical endothelial cell morphology. For preliminary animal experiments the PU vessels (inner diameter, 1.5mm) coated with ECM were implanted in the infrarena] abdominal aorta of rat. After the vessels had been implanted for 5 weeks, it was found that the surface of the PU vessels was completely covered with endothelia] cells. In conclusion, we can state that the fibroblast-derived whole ECM makes a better underlying substrate for the endothelialization of small diameter artificial vessels.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.41-47
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• 2014

Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is a facultative anaerobic bacterium mainly found in the oral cavity and is known to contribute to tooth decay and gingivitis. Recent studies on intestinal microbiota have revealed that microorganisms forming a biofilm play important roles in maintaining tissue homeostasis through their own metabolism. However, the physiological roles of oral microorganisms such as S. mutans are still unclear. In our current study, we identified that constituents released from S. mutans (CR) reduce arecoline-mediated cytotoxicity without producing toxic effects themselves. Arecoline, as a major alkaloid of areca nut, is known to mediate cytotoxicity on oral epithelial cells and induces a sustained intracellular $Ca^{2+}$ ($[Ca^{2+}]_i$) increase that is cytotoxic. The exposure of human gingival fibroblast (HGF) cells to CR not only inhibited the sustained $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ increase but also the initial $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ elevation. In contrast, CR had no effects on the gene regulation mediated by arecoline. These results demonstrate that S. mutans has physiological role in reducing cytotoxicity in HGF cells and may be considered a novel pharmaceutical candidate.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.556-563
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• 2005

Homogentisic acid was found to scavenge intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals and thus prevented lipid peroxidation in human fibroblast (Wl 38) cells. The radical scavenging activity of homogentisic acid was found to protect Wl 38 cells against hydrogen peroxide $(H_2O_2)$ induced oxidative stress, via the activation of extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK) protein. Homogentisic acid increased the activity of catalase. Hence, from the present study, it is suggested that homogentisic acid protects Wl 38 cells against $H_2O_2$ damage by enhancing the intracellular antioxidative activity.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.379-384
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• 2004

Fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) is known to modulate numerous cellular functions in various cell types, including cell proliferation, differentiation, survival, adhesion, migration, and motility, and also in processes such as wound healing, angiogenesis, and vasculogenesis. FGF-2 regulates the expression of several molecules thought to mediate critical steps during angiogenesis. This study examines the mechanisms underlying FGF-2-induced cell migration, using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). FGF-2 induced the nondirectional and directional migration of endothelial cells, which are inhibited by MMPs and plasmin inhibitors, and induced the secretion of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP3) and MMP-9, but not MMP-l and MMP-2. FGF-2 also induced the secretion of the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-l (TIMP-I), but not of TIMP- 2. Also, the pan-PKC inhibitor inhibited FGF-2-induced MMP-9 secretion. It is, therefore, suggested that FGF-2 induces the migration of cultured endothelial cells by means of increased MMPs and plasmin secretion. Furthermore, FGF-2 may increase MMP-9 secretion by activating the PKC pathway.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.95-100
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• 2014

Objectives : The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of bamboo charcoal on Streptococcus mutans which is one of the most important causative agents of dental caries. Methods : S. mutans was incubated with or without bamboo charcoal and then changes were observed in its cell viability and antibacterial effect. Oral epithelial cells viabillity(human gingival fibroblast, HGF) was performed using MTT assay. Antibacterial effect was analyzed using a dilution plating method and agar diffusion method. Results : Oral epithelial cells, human gingival fibroblast (HGF) showed a tendency to increase in bamboo charcoal treatment solution concentrations(0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10%). The bamboo charcoal had an antibacterial effect on S. mutans. Antibacterial effect of bamboo charcoal for the bacterium was 58%. Charcoal concentration of 2% and 5% in the inhibition zone showed a minimal growth, but the concentration of 10% bamboo charcoal in inhibition zone revealed a conspicuous antibacterial activity. Conclusions : Overall results suggested that the bamboo charcoal proved to be bactericidal effect on S. mutans.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.733-739
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• 2012

Objectives : To Compare the degree of survival rate of gingival fibroblasts, which is concerned with teeth adherence based on the type of avulsed tooth's storage solution. Methods : Different media gingival fibroblasts were stored in Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium(DMEM), Hank's balanced salt solution(HBSS), milk, saline, and green tea in for 1, 2, 3 hours. And, MTT assay was conducted to compare survival rate of human gingival fibroblasts. Results : 1. The survival rate of gingival fibroblasts in DMEM and HBSS was higher than thoes in other storage media( Milk> Saline> Green tea). 2. The survival rate of gingival fibroblasts in milk, saline and green tea decreased as time passed. 3. Because of low osmotic pressure, green tea showed decrease of survival rate of gingival fibroblasts. Conclusion : DMEM and HBSS were the most effective storage media for gingival fibroblast. Among milk, saline, green tea, milk is most effective storage media for keeping gingival fibroblasts. Milk is recommended for storage media of avulsed tooth for keeping viability of cells.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.31-37
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• 1998

Soybeans are one of the major crops for human food resource; protein, lipid, and carbohydrate. In these days, they are widely using for cosmetics to supply phospholipid; natural surfactant. In this study we used black soybean seed in korea and observed many kinds of biochemical constituents; isoflavone, melatonin, crisantemine and calcium in ethanol extract. Also, its extract (we named it Flatonin) has been demonstrated that korean black soybean seed is able to stimulate the proliferation of NIH 373 cells and increase the production of type III collagen in NIH 373 and Malme-3 (human skin fibroblast) cells. The addition of korean black soybean to quiescent NIH 373 cells resulted in an increase of proliferation which was assayed by MTF method. The maximum effect of korean black soybean was detected in 0.4％ korean black soybean treated cells which was comparable to that of 5% serum(96％ of 5％ serum effect). The addition of korean black soybean to NIH 373 and Malme-3 cells also increased the production of type III collagen in both cells. These results indicate that korean black soybean may enhance the repair process after injury and prevent aging processes in connective tissues.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.728-735
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• 2007

This study was carried out to know the effect of Gwanjulbang-5(hereinafter refer to GJB-5) to on Rheumatoid Arthritis by using human fibroblast-like synoviocytes(hFLS). We performed several experimetal items : that is cytotoxicity of GJB-5, mRNA expression of pro-imflammatory cytokines in hFLS and production of NO, ROS. The results were obtained as follows : GJB-5 reduced the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-1${\beta}$, IL-6, IL-8 in hFLS, increased the production of TIMP-1. As well as GJB-5 reduced the production of ICAM-1, MMP-3, NOS-II, the production of NO and ROS, and the proliferation of hFLS in proportion to the concentration of GJB-5. In conclusion, these results shows that GJB-5 had immunomodulatory effects in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.89-99
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• 2010

섬유모세포 (fibroblast)는 결합조직을 구성하는 세포의 한 종류로서, 결합조직 전체에 분포하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 섬유모세포는 주위환경에 따라 형태가 쉽게 변하며, 대부분 결합조직내에 고정되어 분포하고 있지만 염증이 일어났을 때나 조직배양중에는 세포들이 이동하기도 한다. 또한 조직이 손상되었을 때 상처부위로 이동하여 대량의 콜라겐 층을 형성함으로써 손상된 조직을 복구시키기도 한다. 미토콘드리아는 전자전달계(electron transport system)를 통해 세포대사에 필요한 ATP를 생산하는 것을 주 기능으로 한다. 미토콘드리아의 형태적 변이와 산화적 스트레스 그리고 전자전달효소 결핍으로 인한 세포내 활성산소의 증가 등의 기능이상으로 세포의 노화가 이루어지기도 하며, apoptosis의 주요 원인이 되기도 한다. 지금까지 간흡충 (Clonorchis sinensis)에 감염된 담관 조직으로부터 분리하여 배양된 섬유모세포에서 나타나는 세포질돌기의 증가와 같은 형태적인 변화양상과 배양중의 섬유모세포에 간흡충 분비배설물질을 첨가할 경우 섬유모세포의 형태와 세포분열양상의 변화가 이루어진다는 보고가 있었다. 하지만 간흡충의 감염이 미토콘드리아 효소의 분포에 미치는 영향에 대한 연구는 미흡하다. 따라서 이 연구에서는 간흡충 피낭유충을 실험쥐에 감염시킨 후 시간 경과에 따른 담관의 형태변화를 관찰하고, 간흡충에 감염된 담관과 담관으로부터 분리하여 배양한 섬유모세포의 미토콘드리아 전자전달효소 분포를 확인하여 간흡충에 감염된 담관에 존재하는 섬유모세포가 미토콘드리아 전자전달계 이상으로 인한 변이와 관련이 있는지 확인하였다. 간흡충에 감염된 담관에 분포하는 섬유모세포에서는 주변 섬유성조직에 의한 물리적 손상으로 세포질이 파괴되고, 소포체의 확장 및 미토콘드리아 내막의 손상이 관찰되었다. 미토콘드리아 전자전달 효소는 간흡충에 감염된 담관 조직과 담관 섬유모세포를 분리하여 배양하였을 경우에 정상대조군에 비해 ATPase, COXII, porin의 분포가 감소하였다. 간흡충에 감염된 담관은 충체의 자극으로 인해 결합조직의 섬유화가 이루어지고, 이러한 담관에 존재하는 섬유모세포는 섬유조직에 의한 물리적 상해로 세포가 파괴되었다. 감염된 담관으로 부터 분리된 섬유모세포는 간흡충 감염에 의한 화학적 손상으로 미토콘드리아 전자전달효소가 감소되었다. 그 결과, 섬유모세포는 미토콘드리아의 전자전달계 기능이상으로 인한 세포사멸이 유도될 것으로 추측된다. 따라서 간흡충의 감염은 물리적 자극에 의한 담관의 섬유화, 화학적 자극에 의한 섬유모세포 대사과정의 변이를 유발하며, 미토콘드리아의 경우 ATP 생성을 위한 섬유모세포의 전자전달효소의 분포를 감소시켜 정상 조직에 존재하는 섬유모세포와 같은 기능을 수행하지 못하고 담관의 섬유화가 유지되는 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.323-328
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• 2011

Objective : Epidural fibrosis and adhesion are the main reasons for post-laminectomy sustained pain and functional disability. In this study, the authors investigate the effect of irradiated freeze-dried human amniotic membrane on reducing epidural adhesion after laminectomy on a rat model. Methods : A total of 20 rats were divided into two groups. The group A did not receive human amniotic membrane implantation after laminectomy and group B underwent human amniotic membrane implantation after laminectomy. Gross and microscopic findings were evaluated and compared at postoperative 1, 3 and 8 weeks. Results : The amount of scar tissue and tenacity were reduced grossly in group of rats with human amniotic membrane implantation (group B). On a microscopic evaluation, there were less inflammatory cell infiltration and fibroblast proliferation in group B. Conclusion : This experimental study shows that implantation of irradiated freeze-dried human amniotic membrane reduce epidural fibrosis and adhesion after spinal laminectomy in a rat model.