• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.451-463
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• 2001

목적 - Inflammatory cytokine으로 알려진 interleukin 1$\beta$, tumor necrosis factor $\alpha$는 치수 및 치근단질환에서 주요한 역할을 하며, 골흡수를 자극하고 골형성을 방해하는 것으로 알려져 왔다. 이들 cytokine은 주로 단핵세포/대식세포가 형성하는 것으로 알려져 왔으나 최근 연구에 의하면, PMN도 또한 이 런 cytokine들을 형성할 수 있다는 것이 보고되었다. 오랫동안 염증반응이나 면역반응에서 PMN의 역할이 주로 포식작용 을 통해 병원균을 제거하는 것이라고만 생각되어져 왔던 것을 생각하면, 새로운 발견이라 할 수 있다. 또, PMN은 IL-1ra도 생성하는 것으로 보고되었는데, IL-1ra란 IL-1의 생물학적 작용을 방해하는 인자이므로, IL-1과 밀접한 관련을 가지는 질환의 발전에 있어서 IL-1과 IL-1ra의 balance가 매우 중요한 역할을 할 것으로 생각된다 즉, IL-1ra는 IL-1$\beta$의 proinflammatory effect를 제한할 수 있는 negative feedback mechanism이라고 할 수 있다. 이 연구의 목적은 치수 및 치근단 조직의 감염에 있어서 주요 원인균인 Porphyromonas endodontalis의 LPS가 PMN의 IL-1$\beta$, TNF-$\alpha$, IL-1ra생성에 미치는 영향을 단백질과 mRNA 수준에서 관찰하는 것이다. 잘 알려진 non-oral bacterium인 E. coli의 LPS를 positive control로 사용하였으며, IL-1ra가 IL-1$\beta$의 생물학적 작용을 방해하는 작용을 관찰하기 위해, IL-1의 biological assay도 시행하였다. 방법 - P. endodontalis ATCC 35406을 혐기성 조건에서 배양하고, hot phenol-water extraction의 방법으로 LPS를 추출(crude LPS)한 후, 제조회사로부터 구입한 E. coli의 crude LPS와 함께 정제하였다. 건강한 자원자들을 대상으로 말초혈액을 채취한 후 dextran sedimentaion을 거쳐 Lymphoprep을 이용하여 PMN층을 분리하였다. 얻어진 세포들은 RPMI 1640 (supplemented with fetal bovine serum antibiotics)에 5$\times$$10^{6}$cells/ml이 되도록 resuspend시킨 후 각기 다른 농도 (0, 0.01, 0.1, 1 and 10$\mu$g/ml)의 LPS를 처리하여, 각기 다른 시간(Northern blot : 1, 2, 4시간 ELISA : 2, 6, 12, 18시간)동안 37$^{\circ}C$ in 5% $CO_2$ 의 조건으로 배양하였다. 상층액은 -7$0^{\circ}C$에 보관하였다가 추후에 ELISA를 이용한 단백질 농도 측정과 IL-1 biological assay에 사용되어졌으며, 배양된 세포로부터 RNA를 추출하여 Northern hybridization을 통해 mRNA expression을 관찰하였다. (중략)

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.406-413
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• 2019

2013년 1월부터 2016년 3월 사이 인제대학교 해운대백병원에 내원한 환자를 대상으로 HPV genotype 분석 후 세포학적 검사 결과, 조직학적 검사 결과와 비교하였다. 총 검사대상 2,130건 중 58.9%인 1,254건은 HPV 양성으로, 41.1%인 876건은 HPV 음성으로 분석되었다. HPV 양성검체 중 단순감염은 58.4%인 732건, 복합감염은 41.6%인 522건이었다. 감염비율은 HPV 16, 68, 56의 순으로 각각 7.1%인 152건, 4.6%인 97건, 3.8%인 80건으로 나타났다. HR HPV 감염은 40대, 30대, 50대 순으로 높은 감염률을 보였고, LR HPV 감염은 40대, 50대, 30대 순으로 높은 감염률을 보였다. 조직병리학적 분석 결과 CIN 2 이상으로 나온 HPV 16, 68, 56 건수는 329건 중 155건으로 47.1%(155/329)로 분석되었다. 부산지역 여성의 HPV subtype 감염은 주로 16, 68, 56, 58, 51과 관련이 있었으나, 이중 68, 56, 51형은 현재 시판 중인 Gardasil^Ⓡ 9가 백신으로도 예방할 수 없는 유전자형이었다. 이 연구를 통해 부산 지역의 HPV 예방 접종을 위한 프로그램에 대한 중요한 기준 데이터를 제공할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한미생물학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.309-321
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• 1987

For the investigation of microbiological and immunological specificity of Bacteroides gingivalis, Bacteroides gingivalis were isolated, enumerated and characterized from 13 Korean rapidly progressive periodontitis and 7 healthy control by anaerobic culture technique. The total proportion of black-pigmented Bacteroides from Korean R.P.P. patients and healthy control were 8.78% and 0.92%, respectively, among total isolated black-pigmented Bacteroides. In antibiotic susceptibility test, Bacteroides gingivalis isolated from R.P.P. patients were sensitive to Ampicillin and Tetracycline, and resistant to Gentamicin and Erythromycin in disc diffusion method. In antibiotic broth dilution method, the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) to Bacteroides gingivalis was 2 unit/ml of Penicillin and $0.25{\sim}1{\mu}g/ml$ of Tetracycline, respectively. The concentration of serum IgG in rapidly progressive periodontitis patients were sigificantly higher than that of healthy control, and concentration of diluted gingival crevicular IgG has not any significant differences between two groups. Serum and gingival crevicular IgG antibody to Bacteroides gingivalis were significantly higher titer in rapidly progressive periodontitis patients to compare with healthy control. The lipopolysaccharide profiles of 2 Korean B. gingivalis in silver stained sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis were similar to type strains of B. gingivalis and typical LPS band were appeared around the 24-Kd molecular weight. Immunodiffusion test and immunoelectrophoresis of the L.P.S. extracted from 2 Korean B. gingivalis and 2 kinds of type strains of B. gingivalis showed that B. gingivalis Korean-1 was reacted identically to B. gingivalis ATCC 33277. In trypsin and ${\alpha}$-glucosidase activity test of 2 Korean B. gingivalis, both of them revealed positive trypsin and negative ${\alpha}$-glucosidase activity, respectively. These investigation suggested that B. gingivalis is important pathogenic plaque bacteria for the pathogenesis of periodontitis and further study is needed to purify and characterize of the species-specific antigens of this organisms to develop monoclonal antibody and potential diagnostic reagents.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.15-21
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• 1997

석탄 화력 발전소에서 발생하는 석탄회는 년간 약 300만톤이며 대부분 매립하여 발전소 주변 환경오염, 민원발생, 회처리장 부족 등의 문제점이 있다. 석탄회를 콘크리느의 혼화재로 사용하며 강도 증가, 부식방지, 비용절감 등의 큰 이점을 갖고 있다. 그러나 석탄회에 함유된 미연탄소분은 콘크리트의 강도를 저하시켜 석탄회 재활용에 어려움이 있다. 본 연구는 석탄회 재활용을 위해 석탄회 내의 미연탄소분을 분리하는 마찰대전 정전분리장치에 관한 것이다. 석탄회를 구리 표면에 마찰시키면, 미연탄소분과 석탄회 성분의 작용함수가 구리 표면의 작용함수와 차이를 가지므로 미연탄소분과 석탄회는 각각 양극과 음극으로 대전되며, 대전된 미연탄소분과 석탄회를 외부 전기장에 통과시켜 분리하는 것이다. 마찰대전 정전분리장치는 석탄회를 공급하는 스크류 피더, 마찰 대전기, 수직형 구리판, 전원 공급 장치, 유량계, 그리고 모터 팬으로 구성되어 진다. 분리 효율과 석탄회 회수율에 미치는 중요한 인자는 마찰 대전 구조, 전계 강도, 석탄회 입도 크기이었다. 최적 분리 조건은 입도 크기 125$mu\;extrm{m}$ 이하, 전계 강도 200kV/m이었으며, 미연탄소함량이 7%인 원시료에서 미연탄소함량이 3%이하인 정제 석탄회를 80%이상 회수하였다.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.21-26
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• 2008

수산가공 폐자원인 수산 자숙액의 산업적 활용 극대화 방안의 연구 일환으로 톳, 문어 및 참지 자숙액을 에탄올로 추출한 후 감마선 조사를 하여 이에 대한 유전 독성학적 안전성 평가를 하였다. 감마선 조사한 톳, 문어 및 참치 자숙액 에탄올 추출물의 S. typhimurium TA98 및 TA100에 대한 복귀돌연변이 집락수를 조사한 결과 대사활성계 도입 및 부재시 모두 시험적용농도인 $1,250{\sim}5,000{\mu}g\;plate^{-1}$의 범위에서 돌연변이가 일어나지 않았으며, E. coli PQ37에 대한 돌연변이원성을 알아본 결과 $1,250{\sim}5,000mg\;assay^{-1}$의 범위 안에서 감마선 조사에 의한 돌연변이원이 관찰되지 않았다. 따라서 감마선 조사한 톳, 문어 및 참치 자숙액은 독성을 일으키지 않고, 식품 및 공중보건산업의 소재로서 유용하게 사용할 수 있다고 판단된다.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.194-200
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• 2007

전통발효식품의 기능성 및 저장성을 증진시킬 목적으로 전통된장으로부터 효소활성 및 항균활성이 우수한 CH-14 균주를 분리하여 그 특성을 검토하였다. 분리한 CH-14 균주는 그람양성, catalase 양성, oxidase 음성, 내생포자 및 편모를 가지는 간균으로 세포의 크기는 $0.5-0.7{\times}3.5-4.2{\mu}m$이었다. 최종 분리균을 Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology 및 Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology와 API 50 CHL Kit에 의한 당 발효실험의 결과를 토대로, Bacillus subtilis로 밝혀져 Bacillus subtilis CH-14로 명명하였다. 최적배지의 조성을 검토한 결과, 탄수원은 2% cellobiose, 질소원은 yeast extract와 peptone을 각각 0.5%씩 혼합 첨가하는 것이 효과적이었다. 무기염은 0.05%의 $MgSO_4{\cdot}7H_2O$가 적당하였다. 최적 생육온도 범위는 $30^{\circ}C-45^{\circ}C$이었으며, 초기 pH 범위는 pH 4.5-10.0이었다. 배양시간에 따른 항균물질의 생산성을 검토한 결과, 배양 24시간이 최대의 활성을 나타내었다. 다양한 종류의 유해미생물에 대한 최소저해농도(MIC)를 검토한 결과, E. coli와 P. mirabilis에 대해서는 5 mg/mL, S. aureus, S. enteritidis, V. parahaemolyticus에 대해서는 10mg/mL를 나타내었다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제32권8호
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• pp.1112-1121
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• 2019

Objective: Gram-negative bacteria lipopolysaccharide (LPS) has been reported to be associated with uterine impairment, embryonic resorption, ovarian dysfunction, and follicle retardation. Here, we aimed to investigate the toxic effects of LPS on the maturation ability and parthenogenetic developmental competence of bovine oocytes. Methods: First, we developed an in vitro model to study the response of bovine cumulusoocyte complexes (COCs) to LPS stress. After incubating germinal vesicle COCs in $10{\mu}g/mL$ of LPS, we analyzed the following three aspects: the expression levels of the LPS receptor toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) in COCs, activities of intracellular signaling protein p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-${\kappa}B$); and the concentrations of interleukin (IL)-$1{\beta}$, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-${\alpha}$, and IL-6. Furthermore, we determined the effects of LPS on the maturation ability and parthenogenetic developmental competence of bovine oocytes. Results: The results revealed that LPS treatment significantly elevated TLR4 mRNA and protein expression levels in COCs. Exposure of COCs to LPS also resulted in a marked increase in activity of the intracellular signaling protein p-p38 MAPK and NF-${\kappa}B$. Furthermore, oocytes cultured in maturation medium containing LPS had significantly higher concentrations of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-$1{\beta}$, TNF-${\alpha}$, and IL-6. LPS exposure significantly decreased the first polar body extrusion rate. The cytoplasmic maturation, characterized by polar body extrusion and distribution of peripheral cortical granules, was significantly impaired in LPS-treated oocytes. Moreover, LPS exposure significantly increased intracellular reactive oxygen species levels and the relative mRNA abundance of the antioxidants thioredoxin (Trx), Trx2, and peroxiredoxin 1 in oocytes. Moreover, the early apoptotic rate and the release of cytochrome C were significantly increased in response to LPS. The cleavage, morula, and blastocyst formation rates were significantly lower in parthenogenetically activated oocytes exposed to LPS, while the incidence of apoptotic nuclei in blastocysts was significantly increased. Conclusion: Together, these results provide an underlying mechanism by which LPS impairs maturation potential in bovine oocytes.

• 분석과학
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.35-47
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• 2019

In this study, high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) was employed to detect 26 antidiabetic compounds in adulterated dietary supplements using a simple, selective method. The work presented herein may help prevent incidents related to food adulteration and restrict the illegal food market. The best separation was obtained on a Shiseido Capcell Pak(R) C18 MG-II ($2.0mm{\times}100mm$, $3{\mu}m$), which improved the peak shape and MS detection sensitivity of the target compounds. A gradient elution system composed of 0.1 % (v/v) formic acid in distilled water and methanol at a flow rate of 0.3 mL/min for 18 min was utilized. A triple quadrupole mass spectrometer with an electrospray ionization source operated in the positive or negative mode was employed as the detector. The developed method was validated as follows: specificity was confirmed in the multiple reaction monitoring mode using the precursor and product ion pairs. For solid samples, LOD ranged from 0.16 to 20.00 ng/mL and LOQ ranged from 0.50 to 60.00 ng/mL, and for liquid samples, LOD ranged from 0.16 to 20.00 ng/mL and LOQ ranged from 0.50 to 60.00 ng/mL. Satisfactory linearity was obtained from calibration curves, with $R^2$ > 0.99. Both intra and inter-day precision were less than 13.19 %. Accuracies ranged from 80.69 to 118.81 % (intra/inter-day), with a stability of less than 14.88 %. Mean recovery was found to be 80.6-119.0 % and less than 13.4 % RSD. Using the validated method, glibenclamide and pioglitazone were simultaneously determined in one capsule at concentrations of 1.52 and 0.53 mg (per capsule), respectively.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.26-35
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• 2019

Background: Dysregulation of hepatic glucose production (HGP) contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Telmisartan, an angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker (ARB), has various ancillary effects in addition to common blood pressure-lowering effects. The effects and mechanism of telmisartan on HGP have not been fully elucidated and, therefore, we investigated these phenomena in hyperglycemic HepG2 cells and high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice. Methods: Glucose production and glucose uptake were measured in HepG2 cells. Expression levels of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) and glucose-6-phosphatase ${\alpha}$ ($G6Pase-{\alpha}$), and phosphorylation levels of insulin receptor substrate-1 (IRS-1) and protein kinase C ${\zeta}$ ($PKC{\zeta}$) were assessed by western blot analysis. Animal studies were performed using HFD-fed mice. Results: Telmisartan dose-dependently increased HGP, and PEPCK expression was minimally increased at a $40{\mu}M$ concentration without a change in $G6Pase-{\alpha}$ expression. In contrast, telmisartan increased phosphorylation of IRS-1 at Ser302 ($p-IRS-1-Ser^{302}$) and decreased $p-IRS-1-Tyr^{632}$ dose-dependently. Telmisartan dose-dependently increased $p-PKC{\zeta}-Thr^{410}$ which is known to reduce insulin action by inducing IRS-1 serine phosphorylation. Ectopic expression of dominant-negative $PKC{\zeta}$ significantly attenuated telmisartan-induced HGP and $p-IRS-1-Ser^{302}$ and -inhibited $p-IRS-1-Tyr^{632}$. Among ARBs, including losartan and fimasartan, only telmisartan changed IRS-1 phosphorylation and pretreatment with GW9662, a specific and irreversible peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ${\gamma}$ ($PPAR{\gamma}$) antagonist, did not alter this effect. Finally, in the livers from HFD-fed mice, telmisartan increased $p-IRS-1-Ser^{302}$ and decreased $p-IRS-1-Tyr^{632}$, which was accompanied by an increase in $p-PKC{\zeta}-Thr^{410}$. Conclusion: These results suggest that telmisartan increases HGP by inducing $p-PKC{\zeta}-Thr^{410}$ that increases $p-IRS-1-Ser^{302}$ and decreases $p-IRS-1-Tyr^{632}$ in a $PPAR{\gamma}$-independent manner

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.276-284
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• 2021

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether a dietary vitamin E (VE) supplement could alleviate any detrimental effects of aged corn on lipid metabolism and antioxidant status in laying hens. Methods: The experiment consisted of a 2×3 factorial design with two corn types (normal corn and aged corn (stored for 4 yr) and three concentrations of VE (0, 20, and 100 IU/kg). A total of 216 Lohmann laying hens (50 wk of age) were randomly allocated into six treatment diets for 12 wk. Each treatment had 6 replicates of 6 hens per replicate. Results: The results show that aged corn significantly decreased the content of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (p<0.05), and reduced chemokine-like receptor 1 (CMKLR1) mRNA expression (p<0.05) in the liver compared to controls. Diet with VE did not alter the content of crude fat and cholesterol (p>0.05), or acetyl-CoA carboxylase, lipoprotein lipase, fatty acid synthase or CMKLR1 mRNA expression (p>0.05) in the liver among treatment groups. Aged corn significantly increased the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) (p<0.05) and decreased superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity (p<0.05) in the liver. The VE increased the content of MDA (p<0.05) but decreased glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity in serum (p<0.01) and in the ovaries (p<0.05). Adding VE at 20 and 100 IU/kg significantly increased GSH-Px activity (p<0.05) in liver and in serum (p<0.01), 100 IU/kg VE significantly increased SOD activity (p<0.05) in serum. Aged corn had no significant effects on GSH-Px mRNA or SOD mRNA expression (p<0.01) in the liver and ovaries. Addition of 100 IU/kg VE could significantly increase SOD mRNA expression (p<0.01) in the liver and ovary. Conclusion: Aged corn affected lipid metabolism and decreased the antioxidant function of laying hens. Dietary VE supplementation was unable to counteract the negative effects of aged corn on lipid metabolism. However, addition of 100 IU/kg VE prevented aged corninduced lipid peroxidation in the organs of laying hens.