• 미생물학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.189-196
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• 1993

대두(Glycine max) 뿌리혹의 질소고정 공생균주 Bradyhizobium sp. SNU001 의 nod D 와 nodA 의 염기서열을 결정하였다. 총 314개의 아미노산을 암호화하는 nod D 의 open reading frame (ORF) 은 942bp 로 B. japonicum USDA110 의 nodD1 과 99.4% 의 유사성을 보여주었으며, 총 210개의 아미노산을 암호화하고 콩과식물의 Bradyrhizobium 에서는 처음으로 염기서열이 결정된 nodA 의 ORF 는 630bp 로 B. sp. (Parasponia) 의 nodA 와 81.5% 의 유사성을 보여주었다. nodYAB 오페론과 nodD 상류에서는 9bp의 반복서열을 각각 4번, 2번 가지는 보존적인 nodbox 가 발견되었으며 nodD 의 상류에서는 A, T-rich 서열도 존재하였다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.373-378
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• 2019

The nucleotide-binding and oligomerization domain (NOD) is an innate pattern recognition receptor that recognizes pathogen- and damage-associated molecular patterns. The 29-kDa amino-terminal fibronectin fragment (29-kDa FN-f) is a matrix degradation product found in the synovial fluids of patients with osteoarthritis (OA). We investigated whether NOD2 was involved in 29-kDa FN-f-induced pro-catabolic gene expression in human chondrocytes. The expression of mRNA and protein was measured using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qrt-PCR) and Western blot analysis. Small interfering RNAs were used for knockdown of NOD2 and toll-like receptor 2 (TLR-2). An immunoprecipitation assay was performed to examine protein interactions. The NOD2 levels in human OA cartilage were much higher than in normal cartilage. NOD1 and NOD2 expression, as well as pro-inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-1beta (IL-$1{\beta}$) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-${\alpha}$), were upregulated by 29-kDa FN-f in human chondrocytes. NOD2 silencing showed that NOD2 was involved in the 29-kDa FN-f-induced expression of TLR-2. Expressions of IL-6, IL-8, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, -3, and -13 were also suppressed by TLR-2 knockdown. Furthermore, NOD2 and TLR-2 knockdown data demonstrated that both NOD2 and TLR-2 modulated the expressions of their adaptors, receptorinteracting protein 2 (RIP2) and myeloid differentiation 88, in 29-kDa FN-f-treated chondrocytes. 29-kDa FN-f enhanced the interaction of NOD2, RIP2 and transforming growth factor beta-activated kinase 1 (TAK1), an indispensable signaling intermediate in the TLR-2 signaling pathway, and activated nuclear factor-${\kappa}B$ (NF-${\kappa}B$), subsequently leading to increased expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines and cartilage-degrading enzymes. These results demonstrate that 29-kDa FN-f modulated pro-catabolic responses via cross-regulation of NOD2 and TLR-2 signaling pathways.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.479-484
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• 2015

NOD2 (nucleotide-binding and oligomerization domain 2) was initially reported as a susceptibility gene for Crohn's disease, with several studies focused on elucidating its molecular mechanism in the progression of Crohn's disease. We now know that NOD2 is an intracellular bacterial sensing receptor, and that MDP-mediated NOD2 activation drives inflammatory signaling. Various mutations in NOD2 have been reported, with NOD2 loss of function being associated with the development of Crohn's disease and other autoimmune diseases. These results suggest that NOD2 not only has an immune stimulatory function, but also an immune regulatory function. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the arterial wall; its pathologic progression is highly dependent on the immune balance. This immune balance is regulated by infiltrating monocytes and macrophages, both of which express NOD2. These findings indicate a potential role of NOD2 in atherosclerosis. The purpose of this review is to outline the known roles of NOD2 signaling in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.246-251
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• 1992

대두 (Glycine max) 뿌리혹의 질소고정 공생균주 Bradyrhizobium japonicum SNU001 의 nod 유전자를 클로닝하였다. Rhizobium meliloti 의 4.5 kb EcoRI/ HindIII 절편을 탐침으로 한 게놈 혼성화 반응을 분리균주의 게놈상에 nod 유전자가 존재함을 확인하고, lambda EMBL3-BamHI vector 를 이용하여 genomic library 를 작성하였다. 작성된 library 로부터 1, 2 차 선별과정을 통해 nod 유전자가 있는 클론 1-5 를 선별하고, 클론 2로부터 nod DABC 탐침과 lambda DNA 탐침을 사용한 혼성화반응을 수행하여 삽입된 genomic DNA 에 대한 부분적인 제한효소 지도를 작성하였다. nod DABC 탐침과 가장 강한 혼성화반응을 보인 phage 클론 lambda CNS-1 의 3.9 kb BamHI 절편을 pBS KS(+) vector 에 subcloning 하고 동일한 탐침을 이용한 혼성화반응을 통해 subclone pBjCNS-1 을 선별하였다. 이 subclone 에 대한 부분적인 제한효소 지도를 작성하여 nod DABC 가 1.8 KpnI/SacI 절편에 존재함을 확인하였다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.653-664
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• 1994

This study was carried out to investigate diabetic renal changes in cyclophosphamide(CY) treated nonobese diabetic(NOD) mice and to develop animal model of diabetic human nephropathy. The 8-week-old NOD and ICR mice were injected with cyclophosphamide intraperitoneally at 200mg/kg body weight and compared the chemical effects on these mice with the non-treated NOD and ICR mice respectively. The renal glomeruli in ICR, cyclophosphamide-treated ICR(ICR+CY), NOD and cyclophosphamide-treated NOD(NOD+CY) mice were observed by the light and electron microscopes. The results obtained were summarized as follows ; 1. Spontaneous incidences of diabetes mellitus in NOD mice were significantly promoted by dosing with cyclophosphamide. 2. Glomerulohypertrophy, proliferation of mesangium, partial thickening of glomerular basement membrane, and partial fusion of pedicels of podocyte were observed in NOD mice and NOD+CY mice. These changes were not observed in both ICR mice and ICR+CY mice. 3. The diabetic nephropathy observed in NOD+CY mice was more severe than that of non-treated NOD mice.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.424-427
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• 2011

The nucleotide-oligomerization domain (NOD) proteins are members of the NOD-like receptor (NLR) family, which are intracellular and cytoplasmic receptors. We analyzed the role of NODs for cytokine production by macrophages infected with intracellular pathogen M. leprae, the causative agent of leprosy. Production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-$1{\beta}$ and TNF-${\alpha}$ was inhibited in the presence of cytochalasin D, an agent blocking phagocytosis, suggesting that intracellular signaling was, partially, required for macrophage activation to M. leprae infection. Next, we investigated the role of NOD1 and NOD2 proteins on NF-${\kappa}B$ activation and cytokine expression. Treatment with M. leprae significantly increased NF-${\kappa}B$ activation and expression of TNF-${\alpha}$ and IL-$1{\beta}$ in NOD1- and NOD2-transfected cells. Interestingly, their activation and expression were inhibited by cytochalasin D, suggesting that stimulation of NOD proteins may be associated with the enhancement of cytokine production in host to M. leprae.

• BMB Reports
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• 제52권11호
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• pp.665-670
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• 2019

Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain protein 2 (NOD2), an intracellular pattern recognition receptor, plays important roles in inflammation and cell death. Previously, we have shown that NOD2 is expressed in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and that NOD2 deficiency promotes VSMC proliferation, migration, and neointimal formation after vascular injury. However, its role in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-induced cell death in VSMCs remains unclear. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate ER stress-induced viability of mouse primary VSMCs. NOD2 deficiency increased ER stress-induced cell death and expression levels of apoptosis mediators (cleaved caspase-3, Bax, and Bak) in VSMCs in the presence of tunicamycin (TM), an ER stress inducer. In contrast, ER stress-induced cell death and expression levels of apoptosis mediators (cleaved caspase-3, Bax, and Bak) were decreased in NOD2-overexpressed VSMCs. We found that the $IRE-1{\alpha}-XBP1$ pathway, one of unfolded protein response branches, was decreased in NOD2-deficient VSMCs and reversed in NOD2-overexpressed VSMCs in the presence of TM. Furthermore, NOD2 deficiency reduced the expression of XBP1 target genes such as GRP78, PDI-1, and Herpud1, thus improving cell survival. Taken together, these data suggest that the induction of ER stress through NOD2 expression can protect against TM-induced cell death in VSMCs. These results may contribute to a new paradigm in vascular homeostasis.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.47-50
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• 2020

Recently, decades of robust researches on degenerative brain disorder have been highlighted on the interactive connection of gut and brain. In terms of inflammatory cytokine production, others have shown that Nucleotide-Binding Oligomerization Domain Containing 2 (NOD2) is involved with Leucine-Rich Repeat Kinase 2 (LRRK2). HEK293T cells were transiently co-transfected with Myc-tagged LRRK2 and Flag-tagged NOD2 and then followed by co-immunoprecipitation assay. In this study, we provide the novel finding of physical protein-protein interaction between NOD2 and LRRK2. G2019S variant has shown stronger interactions against NOD2 than those of wild type LRRK2. In an axis of NOD2-LRRK2 communication, it is believed to pave a new way in the understanding of the bidirectional molecular mechanism of brain disorder, including Parkinson's disease into gut inflammatory disease, including Crohn's disease.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.267-272
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• 2000

차풀(Cassia nomame)의 뿌리혹 공생세균인 Bradyrhizobium sp.(Cassia) CN9135의 nodD1 유전자를 중합효소 연쇄반응을 통해 크로닝하여 그 염기서열을 조사하였다. 염기서열로부터 유추된 NodD1 단백질은 Bradyrhizobium elkanii와 가장 높은 95%의 상동성을 나타내었다. 뿐만 아니라 nodD2 사이의 intergenic space 부위의 염기서열도 B. japonicum을 포함하는 다른 bradyrhizobia와는 상동성이 거의 없었으나 B. elkanii와는 88%의 높은 상동성을 나타내었다. 우리의 실험 결과는 Bradyrhizobium sp.(Cassia)가 B. elkanii와 매우 근연한 관계임을 보여 주고 있다.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.334-340
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• 2018

The cytoplasmic elicitor, nucleotide-binding domain and leucine-rich repeat containing domain receptors (NLRs) is well established molecules in its role in inflammatory response. Among 22 NLR receptors, NOD2 is one of the intensively studied genes of elucidating for the inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn's disease as well. Recent research have accumulated that common genetic mutations in Parkinson's disease (PD) are increasingly related to the susceptibility to Crohn's disease. In this study, with the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study, we aimed to perform the association between NOD2 polymorphisms and blood cell counts [WBC (white blood cell) count, RBC (red blood cell) count, platelet count], which linked supposedly to cytoplasmic inflammatory responses with clinical specialty. Linear regression analyses were performed, controlling for residential area, sex, and age as covariates. As a results, 12 SNPs from NOD2 gene were significantly associated with WBC counts (Bonferroni correction P-value criteria < 0.05/23=0.00218). In this study, we could ensure an association with NOD2 gene and WBC counts. This is the first report to have relationship between SNPs of NOD2 gene and WBC counts.