• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.29-37
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• 2008

Interleukin-23 (IL-23) is a novel pro-inflammatory cytokine which has been implicated to play a pathogenic role in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study was undertaken to investigate the IL-23 inductive activity of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-17, $IL-1{\beta}$ and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-${\alpha}$) in RA synovial fluid mononuclear cells (SFMC). Expression of IL-23p19, IL-17, $IL-1{\beta}$ and TNF-${\alpha}$ in joint was examined by immunohistochemistry (IHC) of patients with RA and osteoarthritis (OA). The effects of IL-17 and $IL-1{\beta}$ on expression of IL-23p19 in human SFMC from RA patients were determined by reverse transcriptase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). IL-23p19 was expressed in the RA fibroblast like synoviocyte (FLS), but not from OA FLS. Similar to the protein expression, IL-23p19 mRNA could be detected by RT-PCR in RA SFMC. IL-17 and $IL-1{\beta}$ could induce RA SFMC to produce the IL-23p19. The effects of IL-17 were much stronger than $IL-1{\beta}$ or TNF-${\alpha}$. These responses were observed in a doseresponsive manner. In addition, IL-17 or $IL-1{\beta}$ neutralizing antibody down-regulated the expression of IL-23p19 induced by LPS in RA-SFMC. Our results demonstrate that IL-23p19 is overexpressed in RA synovium and IL-17 and $IL-1{\beta}$ appears to upregulate the expression of IL-23p19 in RA-SFMC.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.192-200
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• 2002

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a collective term for positional and geometric isomers of octadecadienoic acid in which the double bonds are conjugated. CLA has anticancer activity in a variety of animal cancer models, and cis-9, trans-11 (c9t11) and trans-10, cis-12(t10c12) CLA are the most predominant isomers present in the synthetic preparations utilized in these animal studies. To compare the ability of c9t11, t10c12 and an isomeric mixture of CLA to inhibit TSU-Prl cell growth, cells were incubated in a serum-free medium with various concentrations of these fatty acids. The isomeric mixture inhibited cell growth in a dose-dependent manner (1-3 $\mu$M) with a 41 $\pm$ 1% inhibition observed at 3 $\mu$M concentration after 48 hours. T10c12 also inhibited cell proliferation in a dote-dependent manner, However, the efficacy and potency of this isomer was much greater than that of the isomeric mixture with a 49 $\pm$ 2% inhibition observed at 0.3 $\mu$M concentration after 48 hours. By contrast, c9t11 slightly increased cell proliferation. To determine whether the growth-inhibiting effect of CLA is related to the changes in production of insulin-like growth factors (IGF) and IGF-binding proteins (IGFBP) by these cells, serum-free conditioned media were collected. Immunoblot analysis of conditioned media using a monoclonal anti-IGF-II antibody showed that both the isomeric mixture and t10c12 inhibited secretion of both mature 7,500 Mr and higher Mr forms of pro IGF-II, whereas c9t11 had no effect. Ligand blot analysis with 125I-IGF-II revealed the presence of two types of IGFBPs : 24,000 Mr IGFBP-4 and 30,000 Mr IGFBP-6. The production of IGFBP-4 slightly decreased at the highest concentrations of the isomeric mixture and t10c12. These results indicate that CLA inhibits human prostate cancer cell growth, an effect largely due to the action of t10c12. The growth inhibition may result, at least in part, from decreased production of IGF-II and IGFBP-4 by these cells.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제56권5호
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• pp.550-554
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• 2004

과거에 비해 최근에는 우리나라에서 기생충 감염의 빈도가 낮아지긴 하였지만, 우리나라에서 비교적 흔한 감염원인 민물 게장등을 섭취한 병력이 있고, 호산구성 흉막 삼출과 말초혈액에서 호산구증다증이 있을 경우, 반드시 기생충 감염의 가능성을 생각해 보아야 한다. 피하조직에서의 폐흡충의 이소기생 례가 빈번한 것은 아니지만, 본 증례와 같이 이동성의 복부 종괴가 있을 경우 조직검사와 면역학적 검사를 통해 기생충 감염 여부에 대한 확인 절차는 반드시 필요하다. 그럼으로써, 결핵이나 폐암등 다른 질환으로의 오진에 의해 발생하는 경제사회적 손실을 최소화할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.162-168
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• 1999

c-fos와 c-jun은 암 유전자의 하나이며, 이 유전자의 단백질 산물은 여러 가지의 다른 활성화 단백 (activator protein 1, AP-1)으로 골 종양에서 골세포의 증식과 분화를 조절하는 중요한 역할을 하는 인자 중 하나로 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 단클론 항체를 이용하여 포르말린에 고정된 파라핀 포매조직을 이용하여 35례의 사람 골육종에서 c-fos 단백의 발현을 연구하였다. c-fos의 발현은 골 형성 병변에서 주로 발현되며, 저등급의 연골형성 병변에서는 발현이 관찰되지 않았다. 높은 빈도의 c-fos 단백의 발현이 골아성 골육종에서 발현되었으나 (17례 중 13례에서 1등급 내지 2등급으로 발현), 2례의 연골형성 골육종, 1례의 섬유아세포성 골육종, 2례의 방골성 골육종에서는 음성으로 나타났다. 2례의 혈관확장성 골육종에서는 양성으로 c-fos 단백의 발현되었다. 비록 조직학적으로 고등급의 골육종에서 면역조직화학적 염색상 고 빈도의 c-fos 단백의 발현이 관찰되나, 조직학적 등급과, 면역염색상 발현사이에 통계적인 유의성은 관찰되지 않았다. 이상의 결과로 c-fos 단백이 골육종의 발생에 관여할 것으로 추론되며, 저등급의 연골형성 육종에 이 단백의 역할에는 추후 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제51권11호
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• pp.572-577
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• 2018

Recent studies showed that the PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint blockade is a dramatic therapy for melanoma by enhancing antitumor immune activity. Currently, major strategies for the PD-1/PD-L1 blockade have mainly focused on the use of antibodies and compounds. Seeking an alternative approach, others employ endogenous proteins as blocking agents. The extracellular domain of PD-1 (ePD1) includes the binding site with PD-L1. Accordingly, we constructed a PD-1-based recombinantly tailored fusion protein (dFv-ePD1) that consists of bivalent variable fragments (dFv) of an MMP-2/9-targeted antibody and ePD1. The melanoma-binding intensity and antitumor activity were also investigated. We found the intense and selective binding capability of the protein dFv-ePD1 to human melanoma specimens was confirmed by a tissue microarray. In addition, dFv-ePD1 significantly suppressed the migration and invasion of mouse melanoma B16-F1 cells, and displayed cytotoxicity to cancer cells in vitro. Notably, dFv-ePD1 significantly inhibited the growth of mouse melanoma B16-F1 tumor cells in mice and in vivo fluorescence imaging showed that dFv-ePD was gradually accumulated into the B16-F1 tumor. Also the B16-F1 tumor fluorescence intensity at the tumor site was stronger than that of dFv. This study indicates that the recombinant protein dFv-ePD1 has an intensive melanoma-binding capability and exerts potent therapeutic efficacy against melanoma. The novel format of the PD-L1-blocked agent may play an active role in antitumor immunotherapy.

• 대한미생물학회지
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.453-459
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• 1999

Astrovirus is frequently associated with diarrhea in children. It can not be readily isolated by cell culture, and an electronmicroscope is usually used for detection of this agent. Recently in 1995 a combined method of reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was designed for easier detection of astrovirus, which is based on the conserved sequence in 3'-end of genomes of the 7 known serotypes of human astrovirus. As of yet there has not been any report of astrovirus data in Korea using the RT-PCR methods. The purpose of this study was to detect astrovirus incidence, severity of symptoms, seasonal variation and co infection rate with rotavirus in Korean children inpatients with diarrhea. Fecal specimens from 61 young children hospitalized with gasteroenteritis Korea from Jan. 1996 through Mar. 1997. They were examined for astroviurs infection by RT-PCR method. Results are as follows:1. Astrovirus was detected at 9.8% (6/61) from fecal specimens of children with severe diarrhea by EIA using monoclonal antibody coated plates. 2. Astorvirus was detected at 29.5% (18/61) from fecal specimens of children with severe diarrhea by RT-PCR. 3. The age of the 18 children affected by astrovirus ranged from 2 monthes to 7 years with mean of 3.0 years. 4. Mean hospital stay of the 18 children was 6.1 days. 5. Five (27.8%) astrovirus RT-PCR positive strains were confirmed in November and in December, respectively out of 18 specimens in total. 6. Astrovirus coinfection with rotavirus type G1 was confirmed in 15/16 specimens (93.8%), and with type G2 was in 1/16 specimens (6.3%).

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.17-29
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• 1997

To estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and to determine associated risk factors, a population-based seroepidemiologic study was carried out. In 1993, a health examination survey of the population was carried out in rural area known to have a high incidence of liver cancer. The study population were those who volunteered to participate in a health survey over 10 years of age. Examinees were interviewed by specially trained staffs. Sera from 1,033 study subjects were tested for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) by .everse passive hemagglutinin (RPHA) estimation and for hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV) by 2nd generation passive hemagglutinin (PHA) estimation. The age and sex standardized prevalence of HBsAg was 6.3% which was similar to national average, but that of anti-HCV was 5.1% which was 4 to 5 times higher than that of blood donors or other health examinees in Korea. In a multivariate analysis, transfusion history, surgical operative history, and acupuncture history were not associated with HBsAg positivity. In contrast, acupuncture history (adjusted odds ratio[OR]=2.2 : 95% Confidence interval[CI] 1.0-4.7) and surgical operative history(adjusted OR=2.0 : 95% CI 1.0-4.1) were associated with anti-HCV positivity. The present study suggest that there is an highly endemic area of HCV infection in Korea and probably this endemicity is associated with a parenteral source of HCV infection other than blood transfusion.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.130-137
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• 2009

목적: STAT3는 주요 세포 진행과정을 조절하는 암유전자로, 활성화되면 여러 악성종양의 생물학적, 임상적 특징과 연관된다고 알려져 있고, 한편 배아줄기세포와 연관된 유전자이기도 하다. 본 연구에서는 연골종양의 발생에 STAT3 활성화가 관여하는지 살펴보았다. 대상 및 방법: 총 33예의 각종 양성 및 악성 연골종양에서 STAT3 활성화를 살펴보기 위해 활성화된 $pSTAT3^{tyr705}$에 특이한 단클론성 항체를 이용한 면역조직화학법을 시행하였다. 결과: 통상적인 연골육종 17예 중, 조직학적 등급 3의 연골육종은 3예(50%)에서 pSTAT3에 양성이었고, 등급 1 및 2 연골육종은 모두 음성이었다. 즉 pSTAT3 양성도는 조직학적 등급과 통계학적으로 유의한 상관관계(p=0.0432)를 나타내었다. 또한 투명세포 연골육종 2예(50%)도 pSTAT3에 양성이었다. 내연골종, 연골모세포종, 연골점액양섬유종 등 12예의 양성 연골종양 중 6예(50%)에서 pSTAT3가 관찰되었다. 결론: STAT3 활성화는 통상적인 연골육종 중 고도의 조직학적 분화도가 나쁜 등급에서 주로 발견된다. 배아줄기세포 표지자인 STAT3가 양성 및 악성 연골종양 일부에서 활성화되는 것으로 미루어보아 연골 기원 종양에서도 악성종양의 줄기세포 가설을 제안할 수 있다.

• 한국가축번식학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.143-154
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• 2000

본 연구는 생식보조기법을 시행한 불임환자로부터 얻은 난자를 일반적인 수정법과 세포질내 정자직접주입법으로 수정을 유도한 다음 정상수정에 실패한 난자에 대한 미세소관과 염색체의 형태학적 차이를 laser scanning confocal microscope를 이용하여 비교분석하고자 실시하였다. 일반적 수정법 혹은 세포질내 정자직접주입법 실시 후 18시간째에 해부현미경 하에서 난자를 관찰하였을 때 전핵형성에 실패한 미수정란, 한 개의 전핵 또는 3개이상의 전핵의 형성이 관찰된 이상수정란으로 구분하여 연구를 실시하였다. 미세소관의 관찰을 위해서 (-tubulin antibody를 반응시킨 후 형광물질이 부착된 2차항체와 반응시킨 후 관찰하였으며 염색체의 관찰을 위해서는 propidium iodide로 염색한 다음 confocal microscope 하에서 관찰하였다. 연구결과 대부분의 난자는 수정과정중에 있었으나 일부의 난자에서는 특정단계에서 정지되어 있는 것이 관찰되었다. 즉, 감수분열 중기에서 정자의 침입이 이루어지지 않은 경우, 정자의 침입은 이루어졌으나 sperm aster 형성이 불완전한 경우, 웅성 및 자성전핵의 형성에 실패한 경우 및 전핵의 위치가 불완전한 경우 등이 관찰되었고 이들 난자의 경우 높은 비율로 미세소관과 염색체의 이상이 관찰되었다. 이상의 연구결과로 미루어 볼 때 생식보조기법의 시술과정에서 채취되는 난자의 수정실패의 원인은 세포골격기관 특히 미세소관의 이상과 염색체의 이상에 기인되는 것으로 사료되면 이러한 세포골격 구성물질의 이상에 대해서는 추후에 세포조직학적 또는 분자생물학적 분석이 필요하다고 하겠다.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.169-173
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• 2001

Objectives: The p53 tumor suppressor gene encodes a nuclear transcription factor that is critical regulator of cell growth and proliferation through its action in cell-cycle checkpoint control. The wide variety of stressful stmuli which include DNA damage, hypoxia, heat shock, metabolic changes activate the p53 protein, which in turn drives a series of events that culminate either in cell cycle arrest or apoptosis. Mutations of the p53 gene is the most common genetic alteration in human cancer. This gene is altered in approximately 40-60% of head and neck cancers. Whereas the wild-type form of the p53 protein plays a central role in cell-cycle control in response to DNA damage, most of the mutant forms are unable to do so. The high levels of p53 protein expression in tissues are related to the increased cellular proliferative activity and may be associated with the poor clinical outcome. To determine whether the expression of the p53 protein has prognostic significance and is associated with patterns of treatment failure in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), We analyzed p53 overexpression in 40 cases of HNSCC. Materials and Methods: Immunohistochemical analysis with a monoclonal antibody (DO7) specific for p53 protein was used to detect expression of the protein in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor samples from 40 HNSCC. We evaluated p53 protein expression and analyzed the relationship between the p53 overexpression and age, sex, primary tumor site, stage, survival rate, recurrence. All reported P values resulted from two-sided statistical tests. Results: Overexpression of p53 was detected in 20 cases(50%) among 40 cases of HNSCC. The p53 overexpression was not associated with age, sex, primary tumor site, stage, recurrence and survival rate. Conclusions: In our results, p53 was not significant prognostic factor in HNSCC. Based on many previous studies, It is evident that p53 has a certain role in tumorigenesis of HNSCC. So, the further study is needed to evaluate the prognostic significance of p53 in HNSCC.