• 생명과학회지
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• 제19권8호
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• pp.1073-1080
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• 2009

비스테로이드성 항염증약(nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; NSAIDs)은 항염 및 진통효과를 나타내며, 염증억제 외에 다양한 신호전달 분자를 통해 여러 가지 세포생리활성을 조절하며, 암세포에서는 세포사멸 유도를 통한 항암제 효과를 보이고 있다. 본 연구에서는 NSAIDs가 암세포사멸프로그램을 작동시키는데 있어 phosphatidyl inositol 3-kinase (PI3K)-Akt/protein kinase B (PKB) 그리고 MEK1/2-ERK1/2 신호 전달계과 같은 anti-apoptotic program이 NSAIDs의 효과를 경감시키는 것으로 예상하고, 이들 항세포사멸 프로그램을 억제하였을 경우, NSAIDs의 세포사멸 유도작용이 증가되는지 그 가능성을 조사하였다. 세포사멸은 Hoeschst 33342으로 핵응축과 핵 쪼개짐을 염색하여 확인하였다. Western blotting을 통해 단백질 발현과 역전사중합효소연쇄반응을 통해 mRNA 발현을 확인하였다. NSAIDs 처리와 동시에 PI3K-Akt/PKB와 MEK-ERK1/2 신호전달계의 억제제를 함께 처리했을 때, NSAIDs의 세포사멸유도작용이 증가함을 확인하였다. 또한 PI3K와 MEKl/2 신호전달계의 상위에 존재하는 receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs)의 억제제인 genistein을 함께 처리하였을 때에도 유사한 효과가 나타남을 확인하였다. 그리고 이들 복합처리에 의해 NAG-1 발현이 증가하며 NAG-1 interference 하였을 경우 복합처리에 의한 세포사멸증진 효과가 사라짐을 확인하였다. 본 연구결과는 암세포에 활성화 되어 있는 세포생존프로그램을 제어하는 물질(genistein 혹은 LY294002+U0126)을 복합처방함으로써 NSAIDs의 항암작용을 증진시킬 수 있음을 보여준다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.91-97
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• 2003

본 연구를 통해 X선에 의한 연골세포 분화 억제 작용경로를 조사하고자 하였다. 계배 limb bud 간충직세포를 배양하면서 여러 가지 선량(1-10Gy)의 X선을 조사하고 연골분화도를 조사한 결과, X선은 연골세포에 특이하게 발현되어 분화척도로 이용되는 typeII collagen의 발현과 proteoglycan의 축적을 저해하였다. 또한 세포내 신호전달 과정에서 중요한 매개자 역할을 하는 것으로 알려진 PKC 동위효소중 $PKC{\alpha}$의 발현을 저해하였다. 그러나 $PKC{\lambda}({\iota}),\;{\varepsilon}$ 등 다른 동위효소의 발현에는 별다른 영향을 미치지 못하였다. X선 조사에 의한 연골세포 분화 억제가 $PKC{\alpha}$의 downstream으로 알려져 있는 Erk-1을 통하여 이루어지는지 알아보기 위하여 Erk-1의 발현 및 인산화를 조사한 결과 X선은 그 발현에는 영향을 미치지 못했으나 인산화는 증가시켰다. 연골세포 분화 저해 효과가 Erk-1의 활성 변화에 의한 것인가를 확인하기 위하여 Erk-1을 인산화하는 MEK의 저해제인 PD98059를 처리하여 Erk-1의 인산화를 저해한 결과 X선 조사에 의한 연골분화 억제효과를 극복하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 X선 조사가 분화 초기의 세포응집 과정에 어떤 영향을 미치는 지 알아보기 위하여 PNA 염색으로 조사한 결과 보선 조사는 세포응집을 저해하였다. 본 연구 결과를 종합하면 X선 조사는 분화 초기에 세포 응집을 억제하며 $PKC{\alpha}$의 발현을 저해하고 Erk-1의 인산화를 촉진하여 연골세포 분화를 억제하는 것으로 사료된다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.150-161
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• 2022

목적:인간 치은섬유아세포의 세포활동에 관련된 다양한 유전자들의 발현에 마이크로그루브-파이브로넥틴 복합 표면이 미치는 영향을 확인하고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 평활한 티타늄시편(NE0), 산처리만 시행한 티타늄시편(E0), 마이크로그루브 및 산처리된 티타늄시편(E60/10), 파이브로넥틴을 고정시킨 평활한 티타늄시편(NE0FN), 산처리 및 파이브로넥틴을 고정시킨 티타늄시편(E0FN), 그리고 마이크로그루브 및 산처리 후 파이브로넥틴을 고정시킨 티타늄시편(E60/10FN) 실험군 제작 후 인간 치은섬유아세포의 세포행동 관련 44개 유전자에 대한 실시간 중합효소연쇄반응 실험을 진행하였다. 결과: 인간치은섬유아세포 부착과 증식 등에 관여하는 4종류 신호전달 경로가 활성화되었다. Focal adhesion 경로에 속하는 Integrin α5, Integrin β1, Integrin β3, Talin-2 유전자들, PI3K-AKT 신호 전달 경로에 속하는 AKT1, AKT2, NF-κB 유전자들, MAPK 신호전달 경로에 속하는 MEK2, ERK1, ERK2 유전자들, 세포주기 신호 전달 경로에 속하는 cyclin D1, CDK4, CDK6 유전자들이 마이크로그루브-파이브로넥틴 복합 티타늄표면(E60/10FN)에서 상향조절되었다. 결론: 마이크로그루브-파이브로넥틴 복합 티타늄표면이 세포행동에 관여하는 다양한 유전자들을 상향조절할 수 있다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.436-442
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• 2008

Osteoclasts are multinucleated cells with the unique ability to resorb bone. Elevated activity of these cells under pathologic conditions leads to the progression of bone erosion that occurs in osteoporosis, periodontal disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Thus, the regulation of osteoclast apoptosis is important for bone homeostasis. In this study, we examined the effects of the Janus tyrosine kinase 2 specific inhibitor AG490 on osteoclast apoptosis. We found that AG490 greatly inhibited osteoclast apoptosis. AG490 stimulated the phosphorylation of Akt and ERK. Adenovirus-mediated expression of dominant negative (DN)-Akt and DN-Ras in osteoclasts inhibited the survival of osteoclasts despite the presence of AG490. Cytochrome c release during osteoclast apoptosis was inhibited by AG490 treatment, but this effect was inhibited in the presence of LY294002 or U0126. AG490 suppressed the pro-apoptotic proteins Bad and Bim, which was inhibited in osteoclasts infected with DN-Akt and DN-Ras adenovirus. In addition, constitutively active MEK and myristoylated-Akt adenovirus suppressed the cleavage of pro-caspase-9 and -3 and inhibited osteoclast apoptosis induced by etoposide. Taken together, our results suggest that AG490 inhibited cytochrome c release into the cytosol at least partly by inhibiting the pro-apoptotic proteins Bad and Bim, which in turn suppressed caspase-9 and -3 activation, thereby inhibiting osteoclast apoptosis.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.354-360
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• 2021

Background: Protopanaxatriol (PPT) is a secondary intestinal metabolite of ginsenoside in ginseng. Although the effects of PPT have been reported in various diseases including cancer, diabetes and inflammatory diseases, the skin protective effects of PPT are poorly understood. Methods: HaCaT cells were treated with PPT in a dose-dependent manner. mRNA and protein levels which related to skin barrier and hydration were detected compared with retinol. Luciferase assay was performed to explore the relative signaling pathway. Western blot was conducted to confirm these pathways and excavated further signals. Results: PPT enhanced the expression of filaggrin (FLG), transglutaminase (TGM)-1, claudin, occludin and hyaluronic acid synthase (HAS) -1, -2 and -3. The mRNA expression levels of FLG, TGM-1, HAS-1 and HAS-2 were suppressed under NF-κB inhibition. PPT significantly augmented NF-κB-luc activity and upregulated Src/AKT/NF-κB signaling. In addition, PPT also increased phosphorylation of the mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) ERK, JNK and p38 and upstream MAPK activators (MEK and MKK). Furthermore, transcriptional activity of AP-1 and CREB, which are downstream signaling targets of MAPK, was enhanced by PPT. Conclusion: PPT improves skin barrier function and hydration through Src/AKT/NF-κB and MAPK signaling. Therefore, PPT may be a valuable component for cosmetics or treating skin disorders.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.5-14
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• 2003

Objective: Present study was aimed to verify the effect of granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in the preimplantation development of mouse embryos and the involvement of the mitogen activated protein kiase (MAPK) in the GM-CSF signaling. Methods: Two-cell embryos were cultured for 96 h in the presence or absence of GM-CSF (0, 0.4, 2, 10 ng/ml) and PD98059, a MEK inhibitor (10 ${\mu}M$). Morphological development, cell number per blastocyst, and apoptotic nuclei, were eamined. MAPK activity of embryonic immunoprecipitate by MAPK (ERK1/2) antibody was measured by in vitro phosphorylation of myelin basic protein. Results: At post hCG 122 h the embryonic development among the experimental groups was significantly different (p=0.018). The rate of blastocyst development and cell number per embryo were the highest in 2 ng/ml GM-CSF treatment group. The percent of apoptotic cells of the GM-CSF-treated embryos was the lowest among the group. In blastocysts, GM-CSF treatment transiently increased MAPK activity. PD098059 attenuated the effect of GM-CSF on the morphological development, increase in cell number per blastocyst, down regulation of apoptosis, and upregulation of MAPK activity, suggesting that activation of MAPK cascade possibly mediated the embryotropic effect of GM-CSF. Conclusion: This result suggested that GM-CSF potentiated the development of preimplantation mouse embryos by activation of MAPK.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.139-147
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• 2013

Lysolipids such as LPA, S1P and SPC have diverse biological activities including cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration. We investigated signaling pathways of LPA-induced contraction in feline esophageal smooth muscle cells. We used freshly isolated smooth muscle cells and permeabilized cells from cat esophagus to measure the length of cells. Maximal contraction occurred at $10^{-6}M$ and the response peaked at 30s. To identify LPA receptor subtypes in cells, western blot analysis was performed with antibodies to LPA receptor subtypes. LPA1 and LPA3 receptor were detected at 50 kDa and 44 kDa. LPA-induced contraction was almost completely blocked by LPA receptor (1/3) antagonist KI16425. Pertussis toxin (PTX) inhibited the contraction induced by LPA, suggesting that the contraction is mediated by a PTX-sensitive G protein. Phospholipase C (PLC) inhibitors U73122 and neomycin, and protein kinase C (PKC) inhibitor GF109203X also reduced the contraction. The PKC-mediated contraction may be isozyme-specific since only $PKC{\varepsilon}$ antibody inhibited the contraction. MEK inhibitor PD98059 and JNK inhibitor SP600125 blocked the contraction. However, there is no synergistic effect of PKC and MAPK on the LPA-induced contraction. In addition, RhoA inhibitor C3 exoenzyme and ROCK inhibitor Y27632 significantly, but not completely, reduced the contraction. The present study demonstrated that LPA-induced contraction seems to be mediated by LPA receptors (1/3), coupled to PTX-sensitive G protein, resulting in activation of PLC, PKC-${\varepsilon}$ pathway, which subsequently mediates activation of ERK and JNK. The data also suggest that RhoA/ROCK are involved in the LPA-induced contraction.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제76권3호
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• pp.120-126
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• 2014

Background: We investigated whether wogonin and apigenin significantly affect the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling pathway involved in MUC5AC mucin gene expression, and production from cultured airway epithelial cells; this was based on our previous report that apigenin and wogonin suppressed MUC5AC mucin gene expression and production from human airway epithelial cells. Methods: Confluent NCI-H292 cells were pretreated with wogonin or apigenin for 15 minutes or 24 hours and then stimulated with epidermal growth factor (EGF) for 24 hours or the indicated periods. Results: We found that incubation of NCI-H292 cells with wogonin or apigenin inhibited the phosphorylation of EGFR. The downstream signals of EGFR such as phosphorylation of MEK1/2 and ERK1/2 were also inhibited by wogonin or apigenin. Conclusion: The results suggest that wogonin and apigenin inhibits EGFR signaling pathway, which may explain how they inhibit MUC5AC mucin gene expression and production induced by EGF.

• BMB Reports
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• 제51권11호
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• pp.596-601
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• 2018

Colon cancer is one of the most lethal and common malignancies worldwide. STK899704, a novel synthetic agent, has been reported to exhibit anticancer effects towards numerous cancer cells. However, the effect of STK899704 on the biological properties of colon cancer, including cancer cell migration and cancer stem cells (CSCs), remains unknown. Here, we examined the inhibitory effect of STK899704 on cell migration and CSC stemness. In the wound healing assay, STK899704 significantly inhibited the motility of colon cancer cells. Furthermore, STK899704 downregulated the mRNA expression levels of the cell migration mediator focal adhesion kinase (FAK). STK899704 also suppressed mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase and extracellular signal-regulated kinase, which are downstream signaling molecules of FAK. Additionally, STK899704 inhibited stemness gene expression and sphere formation in colon cancer stem cells. These results suggest that STK899704 can be used to treat human colon cancer.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.525-528
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• 2011

The Raf-1 kinase inhibitory protein (RKIP) can regulate multiple key signaling pathways. Specifically, RKIP binds to Raf-1 kinase and inhibits the Ras-Raf-1-MEK1/2- ERK1/2 pathway. Additionally, Raf-1 has been shown to translocate to mitochondria and thereby protect cells from stress-mediated apoptosis. Recently, HBx was found to stimulate the mitochondrial translocation of Raf-1, contributing to the anti-apoptotic effect. We found that RKIP was downregulated during HBx-mediated hepatocarcinogenesis. In this study, we show that RKIP bound to Raf-1 and consequently inhibited the translocation of Raf-1 into mitochondria. This promoted the apoptosis of cells treated with apoptotic stimulus. Thus, the downregulation of RKIP increased the level of free Raf-1 and thereby elevated the mitochondrial translocation of Raf-1 during HBx-mediated hepatocarcinogenesis. The elevated Raf-1 mitochondrial translocation induced the increased anti-apoptotic effect and subsequently promoted HBx-mediated hepatocarcinogenesis.