• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.376-384
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• 2009

연구목적: 본 연구에서는 양극산화 임플란트 표면에 서로 다른 두 가지 방법, Ion beam-assisted deposition (IBAD)법과 Sol-gel법으로 Ca-P 코팅한 임플란트 시편에 골모세포를 배양하였을 때 세포의 증식, 분화, 형태에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 조사하고자 한다. 연구재료 및 방법: 지름 10 mm, 두께 2 mm 인 상업용 순수 titanium grade IV 재질의 디스크를 제작하였고, 모든 시편은 acetone, 70% ethanol, 증류수에서 각각 10분씩 세척 후 건조하였다. 모든 표면은 300 V의 constant voltage하에서 양극 산화 (anodized)시킨다. 실험군은 양극산화 임플란트 표면에 각각 IBAD법과 Solgel법으로 Ca-P 코팅하였다. 각 표면의 미세표면 거칠기(Ra)를 측정하였고, SEM을 통해 표면의 형상을 관찰하였다. 골모세포을 배양한 후 각 표면군의 세포 증식, ALP 활성도 및 RT-PCR를 통한 골세포 분화 능력 검증을 하였으며, SEM을 통해 세포의 형상도 확인하였다. 통계분석은 SPSS (version 12.0) 프로그램을 이용하여 Kruskal-Wallis Test로 각 군의 유의성을 검증하였다 ($\alpha$=0.05). 결과: IBAD법으로 Ca-P 코팅한 표면이 Sol-gel법으로 Ca-P 코팅한 표면보다 표면 거칠기 (Ra) 값이 더 크게 나타났다 (P<.05). IBAD법으로 Ca-P 코팅한 표면이 Sol-gel법으로 Ca-P 코팅한 표면 보다 세포 증식이 더 활발하고 골세포 조기 분화 정도를 확인 할 수 있는ALP 활성도 또한 더 높게 나타났다 (P<.05). SEM 관찰 결과IBAD법으로 Ca-P 코팅한 표면에 골모세포들이 친화성을 띄면서 안정적으로 부착되었다. 결론: IBAD법으로 Ca-P 코팅한 표면이 Sol-gel법으로 Ca-P 코팅한 표면보다 더 우수한 세포 반응을 보였다. IBAD법으로 Ca-P 코팅한 표면의 세포들은 증식이 잘 이루어지고 잘 분화된 골모세포 형상을 보이고 ALP 활성도 또한 높아 골 형성을 증가시켜 높은 골-임플란트 접촉을 보일 것이다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.89-95
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• 2012

Poncirus trifoliata fruit (PTF) affects the digestive and cardiovascular systems, and kidney function. The authors studied the effects of ethyl acetate (EtOAc) extract of PTF on the activities of osteoblasts and in an animal model. The main compounds of the EtOAc extract, naringin and poncirin have been confirmed by HPLC and NMR analysis. Effects of osteoblastic differentiation were measured by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, osteopontin (OPN) protein expression and osteoprotegerin (OPG) mRNA expression in MC3T3-E1 cells. Also, osteoclast differentiation was measured by multinucleated cells (MNCs) formation through tartrate resistance acid phosphatase (TRAP)-positive staining. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured before and after treatment with EtOAc extract of PTF in prednisolone-induced osteoporotic mice. Dexamethasone (DEX) decreased OPN and OPG expression level in MC3T3-E1 cells and ALP activity was decreased by DEX dose-dependently. EtOAc extract of PTF recovered the levels of ALP activity, and the expression of OPN and OPG in MC3T3-E1 cells treated with DEX. In osteoclast differentiation, multinucleated TRAP-positive cell formation was significantly suppressed by the EtOAc extract of PTF. Total body BMD was restored by EtOAc extract of PTF in prednisolone-induced osteoporotic mice. In conclusion, EtOAc extract of PTF recovered DEX-mediated deteriorations in osteoblastic and osteoclastic functions, and increased BMD in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제30권11호
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• pp.1769-1776
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• 2020

As part of our current work to discover structurally and/or biologically novel compounds from Korean wild mushrooms, we isolated five ergostane-type steroids (1-5) from the fruiting bodies of Xerula furfuracea via repeated column chromatographic separations and HPLC purification. The chemical structures of the isolated steroids were shown to be (22E,24R)-24-methylcholesta-4,22-diene-3,6-dione (1), ergosta-7,22-diene-3β,5α,6β-triol (2), ergosta-7,22-diene-3β,5α,6β,9α-tetraol (3), (22E,24R)-5α,8α-epidioxyergosta-6,22-diene-3β-ol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (4), and (22E,24R)-5α,8α-epidioxyergosta-6,9,22-triene-3β-ol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (5)based on comparison of the data regarding their spectroscopic and physical properties with those of previous studies. Notably, this is the first report on the presence of the identified steroids (1-5) in this mushroom. We tested compounds 1-5 to determine their effects on adipogenesis and osteogenesis in the mouse mesenchymal stem cell line C3H10T1/2 and found that compounds 4 and 5 suppressed the differentiation of stem cells into adipocytes. Notably, in addition to its suppressive effect on adipogenesis, compound 5 was also shown to promote the osteogenic differentiation of stem cells. These findings demonstrate that the bioactive compounds isolated might be effective for the treatment of menopause-associated syndromes, such as osteoporosis and obesity, as the isolated compounds were shown to suppress adipogenesis and/or promote osteogenesis of stem cells.

• International Journal of Stem Cells
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.93-107
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• 2023

Background and Objectives: Chronic periodontitis can lead to alveolar bone resorption and eventually tooth loss. Stem cells from exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) are appropriate bone regeneration seed cells. To track the survival, migration, and differentiation of the transplanted SHED, we used super paramagnetic iron oxide particles (SPIO) Molday ION Rhodamine-B (MIRB) to label and monitor the transplanted cells while repairing periodontal bone defects. Methods and Results: We determined an appropriate dose of MIRB for labeling SHED by examining the growth and osteogenic differentiation of labeled SHED. Finally, SHED was labeled with 25 ㎍ Fe/ml MIRB before being transplanted into rats. Magnetic resonance imaging was used to track SHED survival and migration in vivo due to a low-intensity signal artifact caused by MIRB. HE and immunohistochemical analyses revealed that both MIRB-labeled and unlabeled SHED could promote periodontal bone regeneration. The colocalization of hNUC and MIRB demonstrated that SHED transplanted into rats could survive in vivo. Furthermore, some MIRB-positive cells expressed the osteoblast and osteocyte markers OCN and DMP1, respectively. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay revealed that SHED could secrete protein factors, such as IGF-1, OCN, ALP, IL-4, VEGF, and bFGF, which promote bone regeneration. Immunofluorescence staining revealed that the transplanted SHED was surrounded by a large number of host-derived Runx2- and Col II-positive cells that played important roles in the bone healing process. Conclusions: SHED could promote periodontal bone regeneration in rats, and the survival of SHED could be tracked in vivo by labeling them with MIRB. SHED are likely to promote bone healing through both direct differentiation and paracrine mechanisms.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.236-246
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• 2024

Objective: Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is extensively utilized as an anti-aging agent and possesses anti-inflammatory properties. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) activates Toll-like receptor 4, a process modulated by intracellular signaling pathways such as the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. This study investigated the impact of NMN on osteogenesis in the presence of LPS. Methods: To elucidate the role of NMN in osteogenesis in the context of Gram-negative bacterial infection after LPS treatment, we cultured a mouse pre-osteoblast cell line (MC3T3-E1) and subsequently incubated it with NMN and/or LPS. We then evaluated osteogenic activity by measuring alkaline phosphatase activity, assessing gene expression and protein levels, and performing Alizarin Red S staining and immunocytochemistry. Results: MC3T3-E1 cells underwent successful differentiation into osteoblasts following treatment with osteogenic induction medium. LPS diminished features related to osteogenic differentiation, which were subsequently partially reversed by treatment with NMN. The restorative effects of NMN on LPS-exposed MC3T3-E1 cells were further substantiated by elucidating the role of Wnt/β-catenin signaling, as confirmed through immunocytochemistry. Conclusion: This study showed that infection with Gram-negative bacteria disrupted the osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. This adverse effect was partially reversed by administering a high-dose of NMN. Drawing on these results, we propose that NMN could serve as a viable therapeutic strategy to preserve bone homeostasis in elderly and immunocompromised patients.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.248-255
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• 2012

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the biological response of alkali- and heat-treated titanium-8tantalum-3niobium surfaces by cell proliferation and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity analysis. Methods: Commercial pure titanium (group cp-Ti) and alkali- and heat-treated titanium-8tantalum-3niobium (group AHT) disks were prepared. The surface properties were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersed spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The surface roughness was evaluated by atomic force microscopy and a profilometer. The contact angle and surface energy were also analyzed. The biological response of fetal rat calvarial cells on group AHT was assessed by cell proliferation and ALP activity. Results: Group AHT showed a flake-like morphology microprofile and dense structure. XPS analysis of group AHT showed an increased amount of oxygen in the basic hydroxyl residue of titanium hydroxide groups compared with group cp-Ti. The surface roughness (Ra) measured by a profilometer showed no significant difference (P>0.05). Group AHT showed a lower contact angle and higher surface energy than group cp-Ti. Cell proliferation on group AHT surfaces was significantly higher than on group cp-Ti surfaces (P<0.05). In comparison to group cp-Ti, group AHT enhanced ALP activity (P<0.05). Conclusions: These results suggest that group AHT stimulates osteoblast differentiation.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.302-310
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• 2019

Melanoma cells have been shown to respond to BRAF inhibitors; however, intrinsic and acquired resistance limits their clinical application. In this study, we performed RNA-Seq analysis with BRAF inhibitor-sensitive (A375P) and -resistant (A375P/Mdr with acquired resistance and SK-MEL-2 with intrinsic resistance) melanoma cell lines, to reveal the genes and pathways potentially involved in intrinsic and acquired resistance to BRAF inhibitors. A total of 546 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), including 239 up-regulated and 307 down-regulated genes, were identified in both intrinsic and acquired resistant cells. Gene ontology (GO) analysis revealed that the top 10 biological processes associated with these genes included angiogenesis, immune response, cell adhesion, antigen processing and presentation, extracellular matrix organization, osteoblast differentiation, collagen catabolic process, viral entry into host cell, cell migration, and positive regulation of protein kinase B signaling. In addition, using the PAN-THER GO classification system, we showed that the highest enriched GOs targeted by the 546 DEGs were responses to cellular processes (ontology: biological process), binding (ontology: molecular function), and cell subcellular localization (ontology: cellular component). Ingenuity pathway analysis (IPA) network analysis showed a network that was common to two BRAF inhibitorresistant cells. Taken together, the present study may provide a useful platform to further reveal biological processes associated with BRAF inhibitor resistance, and present areas for therapeutic tool development to overcome BRAF inhibitor resistance.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 2017년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.79-79
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• 2017

Metallic biomaterials have been mainly used for the fabrication of medical devices for the replacement of hard tissue such as artificial hip joints, bone plates, and dental implants. Because they are very reliable on the viewpoint of mechanical performance. This trend is expected to continue. Especially, Ti and Ti alloys are bioinert. So, they do not chemically bond to the bone, whereas they physically bond with bone tissue. For their poor surface biocompatibility, the surface of Ti alloys has to be modified to improve the surface osteoinductivity. Recently, ceramic-like coatings on titanium, produced by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO), have been developed with calciumand phosphorus-enriched surfaces. A lso included the influences of coatings, which can accelerate healing and cell integration, as well as improve tribological properties. However, the adhesions of these coatings to the Ti surface need to be improved for clinical use. Particularly Silicon (Si) has been found to be essential for normal bone, cartilage growth and development. This hydroxyapatite, modified with the inclusion of small concentrations of silicon has been demonstrating to improve the osteoblast proliferation and the bone extracellular matrix production. Strontium-containing hydroxyapatite (Sr-HA) was designed as a filling material to improve the biocompatibility of bone cement. In vitro, the presence of strontium in the coating enhances osteoblast activity and differentiation, whereas it inhibits osteoclast production and proliferation. The objective of this work was to study Morphology of bone-like apatite formation on Sr and Si-doped hydroxyapatite surface of Ti-6Al-4V alloy after plasma electrolytic oxidation. Anodized alloys was prepared at 270V~300V voltages with various concentrations of Si and Sr ions. Bone-like apatite formation was carried out in SBF solution. The morphology of PEO, phase and composition of oxide surface of Ti-6Al-4V alloys were examined by FE-SEM, EDS, and XRD.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.157-166
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• 2015

골기능 개선용 흑염소 액상제품을 개발하기 기초연구로서 흑염소 및 약용식물 복합추출물이 MG-63 조골세포 및 마우스 골수세포 유래 파골세포의 분화에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 흑염소 원료육의 일반성분, 휘발성 염기질소, 무기질함량, 유리아미노산 조성 및 지방산 조성 등의 영양성분을 분석하여 기초자료를 마련하였다. 흑염소에 첨가할 약용식물의 종류와 배합을 달리한 두 그룹의 한약재 첨가군에 대해 증탕추출액과 증류액을 제조하여 총 6개 시료군 (흑염소육 (BG-E, BG-D), 6종 한약재 첨가군 (BG-E6, BG-D6) 및 8종 한약재 첨가군 (BG-E8, BG-D8)을 대상으로 골강화 활성을 분석하였다. 식품공전상 식품의 원료로 사용이 가능한 원료 중 황기, 홍화씨, 당귀, 황정, 속단, 우슬 각각 2/2/2/2/1/1의 배합비를 지닌 한약재 6종 첨가군 및 동일배합에 녹용과 녹각을 각각 0.3/1.2 로 추가배합한 한약재 8종 첨가군을 사용하였다. 조골세포 MG-63의 증식 촉진 활성에 대해 시료별 및 농도별로 유의적인 차이가 나타났으며 한약재 무첨가 흑염소군보다 6종 및 8종 등 한약재 첨가량이 많을수록 활성이 증가하였다. 증탕추출액과 달리 증류액은 모두 유의한 효과가 없었다. 조골세포의 골석회화 촉진활성시험 결과 대조군에 비해 모든 시료 처리군에서 칼슘함량이 유의적으로 증가하여 MG-63 세포의 석회화 결절 형성을 농도 의존적으로 유의하게 증가시켰다. BG-E6는 대조군에 비해 석회화 형성을 170.3% 증가시켰고, 증류액인 BG-D와 BG-D6는 각각 168.5% 및 159.8%의 증가를 나타내었다. 시료별 차이에 있어 한약재 첨가군이 무첨가군보다 높았고, 증탕추출액이 증류액보다 높은 활성을 보였다. 세포의 칼슘 흡수량을 측정한 결과 모든 증탕추출액에서 활성이 증가하였고 특히 BG-E6와 BG-E8은 각각 615.5%와 628.1%로 유의적으로 가장 높은 증가율을 보였다. 증류액은 BG-D6의 1/10 농도군외에 효과가 없었다. 마우스 골수세포 유래 파골세포의 증식억제 실험결과 TNF-${\alpha}$ 만을 처리한 대조군에 비해 모든 시료군이 TRAP활성을 억제하는 경향을 나타내었다. 특히 BG-D 및 BG-E6, BG-E8은 유의하게 파골세포로의 분화를 억제하였다. 종합적으로 흑염소육을 비롯하여 황기, 홍화씨, 당귀, 황정, 속단, 우슬, 녹용 및 녹각 등 한약재의 복합추출물은 골 기능 강화에 매우 효과적인 기능성 원료가 될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.456-463
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• 2017

본 연구는 3종의 한약재(감초(Glycyrrhizae radix), 황기(Astragali radix) 및 산약(Dioscorea rhizome)) 추출물의 에스트로겐 유사활성 및 조골세포 증식과 분화에 미치는 영향을 검토하고자 실험을 진행하였다. 에스트로겐 유사활성 측정을 위하여 인체 유방암 세포주인 MCF7 세포를 luciferase 유전자를 리포터로 사용하는 에스트로겐 반응성 리포터 시스템을 가지는 세포로 형질전환하여 사용하였다. 상기 세포를 이용하여 추출물의 에스트로겐 유사활성을 측정한 결과, 한약재 추출물이 음성대조군과 비교하여 1.11배~5.73배 높은 에스트로겐 유사활성을 나타내었다. 그 중 감초 추출물이 가장 높은 에스트로겐 유사활성을 보였다. 감초 추출물의 에스트로겐 유사활성은 추출물의 농도가 $50{\mu}g/ml$ 및 $500{\mu}g/ml$ 일 때 각각 $10^{-8}M$ 및 $10^{-7}M$ $17{\beta}-estradiol$과 거의 유사한 활성을 나타내었다. 조골세포주인 MC3T3-E1 세포를 이용한 실험에서는 감초 추출물의 농도가 $1{\sim}1,000{\mu}g/ml$ 범위일 때 독성을 나타내지 않았다. 황기 추출물은 조골세포에 있어서 유의적인 세포 증식률을 보이지 않았다. 그러나, 감초 및 산약 추출물은 각각 148% 및 133%의 최대 증식률을 보였다. 또한, 감초 추출물은 대조군과 비교하여 alkaline phosphatase(ALP) 활성이 증가하였으며, 추출물의 농도가 $100{\mu}g/ml$ 일 때 최대 122%의 ALP 활성을 나타내었다. 또한, Alizarin red S 염색법을 이용한 석회화 형성능 측정에서도 대조군과 비교하여 석회화가 증가하였다. 이러한 결과로 미루어 보아 감초 추출물이 골 형성 및 골다공증 예방 효과가 우수한 식품 소재인 것으로 사료된다.