• 한국자기공명학회논문지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.58-63
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• 2021

Apolipoprotein B-100 (apo B-100), the main protein component that makes up LDL (Low density lipoprotein), consists of 4,536 amino acids and serves to combine with the LDL receptor. The oxidized LDL peptides by malondialdehyde (MDA) or acetylation in vivo act as immunoglobulin (Ig) antigens and peptide groups were classified into 7 peptide groups with subsequent 20 amino acids (P1-P302). The biomimetic peptide P143 (IALDD AKINF NEKLS QLQTY) out of C-group peptides carrying the highest value of IgG antigens were selected for structural studies that may provide antigen specificity. Experimental results show that P143 has β-sheet in Ile[1]-Asn[9] and α-helice in Gln[16]-Tyr[20] structure. Homonuclear 2D-NMR (COSY, TOCSY, NOESY) experiments were carried out for NMR signal assignments and structure determination for P143. On the basis of these completely assigned NMR spectra and proton distance information, distance geometry (DG) and molecular dynamic (MD) were carried out to determine the structures of P143. The proposed structure was selected by comparisons between experimental NOE spectra and back-calculated 2D NOE results from determined structure showing acceptable agreement. The total Root-Mean-Square-Deviation (RMSD) value of P143 obtained upon superposition of all atoms were in the set range. The solution state P143 has a mixed structure of pseudo α-helix and β-turn(Phe[10] to Glu[12]). These results are well consistent with calculated structure from experimental data of NOE spectra. Structural studies based on NMR may contribute to the prevent oxidation studies of atherosclerosis and observed conformational characteristics of apo B-100 in LDL using monoclonal antibodies.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권7호
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• pp.949-954
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• 2023

Type III polyketide synthase (PKS) found in bacteria is known as 1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxynaphthalene synthase (THNS). Microbial type III PKSs synthesize various compounds that possess crucial biological functions and significant pharmaceutical activities. Based on our sequence analysis, we have identified a putative type III polyketide synthase from Nocardia sp. CS682 was named as ThnA. The role of ThnA, in Nocardia sp. CS682 during the biosynthesis of 1,3,6,8 tetrahydroxynaphthalene(THN), which is the key intermediate of 1-(α-L-(2-O-methyl)-6-deoxymannopyranosyloxy)-3,6,8-trimethoxynaphthalene (IBR-3) was characterized. ThnA utilized five molecules of malonyl-CoA as a starter substrate to generate the polyketide 1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxynaphthalene, which could spontaneously be oxidized to the red flaviolin compound 2,5,7-trihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone. The amino acid sequence alignment of ThnA revealed similarities with a previously identified type III PKS and identified Cys¹³⁸, Phe¹⁸⁸, His²⁷⁰, and Asn³⁰³ as four highly conserved active site amino acid residues, as found in other known polyketide synthases. In this study, we report the heterologous expression of the type III polyketide synthase thnA in S. lividans TK24 and the identification of THN production in a mutant strain. We also compared the transcription level of thnA in S. lividans TK24 and S. lividans pIBR25-thnA and found that thnA was only transcribed in the mutant.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.75-85
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• 2023

The potential sources and spatial distribution of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were investigated in the leaf plants of Al-Zubair city. A total of 14 samples of conocarpus lancifolius plant leaf were collected and analyzed for their heavy metals and PAHs content using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and a 7890 Agilent capillary gas chromatograph (GC) respectively. Bioaccumulation factor calculation revealed the highest pollution of heavy metals , due to the activity of a petrochemical in the area. The diagnostic ratio of Ant/(Phe+Ant), BaA/BaA+Chr), In/(In+BghiP), Flu/Pyr, FlA/FlA+Pyr), FlA/FlA+Pyr), ∑LMW/∑HMW are commonly used for determining the origin and source of PAHs in various environmental media. The diagnostic ratio indicated the anthropogenic origin. PAHs with five-to-six membered rings were dominant in the plant leaf, which likely results from anthropogenic activities. The leaves of C. lancifolius have a preponderance of high molecular weight PAHs compared to low molecular weight PAHs, indicating a combustion origin (car exhaust, petroleum emissions, and fossil fuel). C. lancifolius leaves are a reliable indication of atmospheric PAHs absorption. The background level of heavy metals in the city (or the near environment) is in the order of Fe > Cu > Ni > Cr. On the other hand, the bioaccumulation in plant leaves showed greater tendencies as follows: Co>Cd>Zn=As>Cu>Mn>Ni>Pb>Cr>Fe. Cobalt showed high bioaccumulation, indicating strong uptake of Co by plant leaves. These findings point to human activity and car emissions as the primary sources of roadside vegetation pollution in Al-Zubair city.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.30.1-30.13
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• 2023

Ephs belong to the largest family of receptor tyrosine kinase and are highly conserved both sequentially and structurally. The structural organization of Eph is similar to other receptor tyrosine kinases; constituting the extracellular ligand binding domain, a fibronectin domain followed by intracellular juxtamembrane kinase, and SAM domain. Eph binds to respective ephrin ligand, through the ligand binding domain and forms a tetrameric complex to activate the kinase domain. Eph-ephrin regulates many downstream pathways that lead to physiological events such as cell migration, proliferation, and growth. Therefore, considering the importance of Eph-ephrin class of protein in tumorigenesis, 7,620 clinically reported missense mutations belonging to the class of variables of unknown significance were retrieved from cBioPortal and evaluated for pathogenicity. Thirty-two mutations predicted to be pathogenic using SIFT, Polyphen-2, PROVEAN, SNPs&GO, PMut, iSTABLE, and PremPS in-silico tools were found located either in critical functional regions or encompassing interactions at the binding interface of Eph-ephrin. However, seven were reported in nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Considering the relevance of receptor tyrosine kinases and Eph in NSCLC, these seven mutations were assessed for change in the folding pattern using molecular dynamic simulation. Structural alterations, stability, flexibility, compactness, and solvent-exposed area was observed in EphA3 Trp790Cys, EphA7 Leu749Phe, EphB1 Gly685Cys, EphB4 Val748Ala, and Ephrin A2 Trp112Cys. Hence, it can be concluded that the evaluated mutations have potential to alter the folding pattern and thus can be further validated by in-vitro, structural and in-vivo studies for clinical management.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제65권5호
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• pp.1014-1023
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• 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of incorporating black soldier fly (BSF) larvae and its processed form as an alternative source of protein to fish meal (FM) on the digestibility of amino acids (AA) in weaned pigs. Four cannulated pigs with an initial bodyweight of 13.25 ± 0.25 kg and aged 30 days were subjected to a 4 × 4 Latin square design with three treatments, as well as a nitrogen-free treatment. The diets used for each treatment consisted of a FM diet, a diet containing BSF larvae meal (BSFM), and a diet containing extruded BSF (BSFE). The study was conducted over four stages, with a total duration of 28 days. The apparent ileal digestibility (AID) of protein was higher in the FM treatment compared with the BSFM. Among essential AA, the AID of Arg, His, Leu, and Thr were higher in the FM compared with the BSFM and BSFE. A greater AID of Ile and Phe was observed in pigs in the FM treatment compared with the BSFM. The average AA digestibility did not show any difference between treatments. Among non-essential AA, the AID of Ala (p = 0.054) and Glu (p = 0.064) tended to be increased in the FM compared with the BSFM. Among essential AA, the standardized ileal digestibility (SID) of Arg, His, Ile, and Leu were higher in the FM compared with the BSFM. Among non-essential AA, the SID of Cys (p = 0.074) tended to be increased in the FM compared with the BSFM. In conclusion, the processing and thermal conditioning techniques utilized for BSF larvae meal showed a tendency for increased AA digestibility. Therefore, when formulating a diet, it is important to take into account the difference in AA digestibility between FM and BSFM.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.492-499
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• 2024

Objective: The objective was to determine the influence of amino acid (AA) supplementation during the adaptation period on the ileal digestibility of crude protein and AA in corn and soybean meal (SBM) fed to pigs. Methods: Six barrows with an initial body weight of 30.9±2.6 kg fitted with a T-cannula at the distal ileum were assigned to a 6×6 Latin square design with 6 dietary treatments and 6 periods. Two experimental diets contained corn or SBM as the sole AA source and an N-free diet was additionally prepared. For AA supplementation groups, an AA mixture consisted of Gly, Lys, Met, Thr, Trp, Ile, Val, His, and Phe was added to the corn diet and the N-free diet at the expense of cornstarch, and an AA mixture of Lys, Met, and Thr was added to the SBM diet. All diets contained 0.5% of chromic oxide. The 6 experimental diets were fed to the pigs for four and half days, and the 3 diets containing an AA mixture were switched to the respective diets without AA mixture during the following two and half days. Ileal digesta were collected on days 6 and 7. Results: The addition of an AA mixture during the adaptation period increased apparent ileal digestibility of Arg and Trp in corn (p<0.05) but did not affect that in SBM. The addition of an AA mixture during the adaptation period increased apparent ileal digestibility of Pro and Gly regardless of feed ingredient (p<0.05) but did not affect that of other AA. All AA except Pro in corn and SBM were unaffected by the addition of the AA mixture during the adaptation period. Conclusion: The addition of amino acids to a low-protein diet during the adaptation period does not affect the standardized ileal digestibility of indispensable amino acids in pigs.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.314-329
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• 2024

Fifteen cyclic dipeptides (CDPs) containing proline, one cyclo(Phe-Ala) without proline, and a non-peptidyl ᴅⳑ-3-phenyllactic acid were previously identified in the culture filtrates of Lactobacillus plantarum LBP-K10, an isolate from kimchi. In this study, we used Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) eggs to examine the effects of probiotic supplementation on the antimicrobial CDPs extracted from quail eggs (QE). Eggshell-free QE were obtained from two distinct groups of quails. The first group (K10N) comprised eggs from unsupplemented quails. The second group (K10S) comprised eggs from quails supplemented with Lb. plantarum LBP-K10. The QE samples were extracted using methylene chloride through a liquid-liquid extraction process. The resulting extract was fractionated into 16 parts using semi-preparative high-performance liquid chromatography. Two fractions, Q6 and Q9, were isolated from K10S and identified as cis-cyclo(ⳑ-Ser-ⳑ-Pro) and cis-cyclo(ⳑ-Leu-ⳑ-Pro). The Q9 fraction, containing cis-cyclo(ⳑ-Leu-ⳑ-Pro), has shown significant inhibitory properties against the proliferation of highly pathogenic multidrug-resistant bacteria, as well as human-specific and phytopathogenic fungi. Some of the ten combinations between the remaining fourteen unidentified fractions and two fractions, Q6 and Q9, containing cis-cyclo(ⳑ-Ser-ⳑ-Pro) and cis-cyclo(ⳑ-Leu-ⳑ-Pro) respectively, demonstrated a significant increase in activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria only when combined with Q9. The activity was 7.17 times higher compared to a single cis-cyclo(ⳑ-Leu-ⳑ-Pro). This study presents new findings on the efficacy of proline-containing CDPs in avian eggs. These CDPs provide antimicrobial properties when specific probiotics are supplemented.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.284-294
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• 2006

유전적으로 결정되는 두개안면 기형의 발생 기전을 밝히기 위해 관련된 유전자의 기능 변화에 의한 효과를 이해하는 것이 필수적이다. 섬유아세포성장인자수용체-2 (FGFR2)의 활성형 돌연변이가 어퍼트 및 크루즌 증후군에서의 봉합의 조기유합의 원인이 된다고 알려져 있으나 인류에서는 다양한 개인차가 존재하므로 임상적으로 정의된 두 증후군에서의 유전형-표현형의 상관관계에 대해서는 의문이 제기되어 왔다. 본 연구의 목적은 어퍼트(Pro253Arg)및 크루즌(Cys278Phe) 돌연변이를 갖는 골특이성 FGFR2를 발현하도록 제작된 형질변환 쥐에서 결과적인 표현형의 차이를 분석하여 유전형에 의한 기형 형성의 인과관계를 추정하기 위한 것이다. 유전자 조작을 하지 않은 정상군과 정상 FGFR2 유전자를 가진 군을 대조군으로 하여 육안 관찰 및 micro-CT를 이용한 형태계측학적 방법으로 주로 전방두개 및 전두개저 부위의 이상을 분석하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 첫째, 어퍼트 및 크루즌 돌연변이를 갖는 각각의 형질변환 쥐는 두개 봉합의 유합과 전후방적 두부 길이 감소를 공히 보였으나 어퍼트 형질변환 쥐에서만 전치부 반대교합이 나타났다. 또한 어퍼트 개체는 크루즌 개체 및 대조군에 비해 전방두개 및 전두개저 굴곡에 있어서 정상군과 비교해 차이를 나타냈으며 이는 유합을 보이는 봉합의 부위 및 순서에 있어서의 차이에 기인하는 것으로 사료된다. 둘째, 정상 FGFR2 유전자를 주입한 형질변환 쥐는 정상적인 두개안면 형태를 보였다. 이상의 결과를 토대로 어퍼트 및 크루즌 돌연변이는 각각의 유전형에 특이한 두개안면 기형을 유발할 것으로 보이며 정상 FGFR2의 발현 강도보다는 기능의 이상이 두개골 유합과 관련이 있는 것으로 사료된다. 변형된 FGFR2와 각 봉합에서의 기능과의 상관성은 추가 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.EX> 와이어에서 열처리만 시행한 실험군이 열처리를 시행하지 않은 군보다 더 낮은 austenite finish ($A_f$) 온도를 보였다. $0.018"\;{\times}\;0.025"$ 및 $0.0215"0.028"$ 와이어에서 열처리를 시행하여 굴곡을 부여한 실험군은 열처리만 시행한 실험군과 열처리를 시행하지 않은 대조군에 비해 부하-변위 곡선이 상방 이동되었으며, 열처리 시간을 1초 증가시켜 굴곡을 부여한 실험군에서 가장 높은 부하-변위 곡선을 나타냈다. $0.018"\;{\times}\;0.025"$ 그리고 $0.0215"\;{\times}\;0.028"$ 와이어에서 $A_f$ 온도는 열처리 시간을 1초 증가시켜 굴곡을 부여한 실험군에서 가장 낮게 관찰되었고 열처리를 시행하여 굴곡을 부여한 실험군, 열처리만 시행한 실험군 그리고 열처리를 시행하지 않은 대조군 순으로 높게 관찰되었다. 이상의 결과를 종합할 때, 임상에서 니켈-티타늄 합금 와이어에 굴곡을 부여하기 위해 열처리하는 경우 초탄성 특성은 유지될 수 있으나, 부하-변위 곡선의 상방 증가가 나타나므로, 와이어에 의한 교정력이 증가될 수 있음에 유의하여야 한다. $day^{-1}$인 인공습지), scenario 2(면적 4.2ha인 저류지)가 각각 연평균 6.9%, 4.8%, 7.1%의 감소를 보였다. TN은 4.7%, 3.4%, 13.4%의 삭감율을 나타내었으며, TP는 5.6%, 3.9%, 7.3%의 삭감율을 나타내었다. 본 연구에서는 적용하지 못하였으나, 인공습지와 저류지의 적절한 연계시스템을 적용한다면 저감시설 설치 부지면적과 비용의 감소뿐만 아니라 보다 효과적인 수질개선효과를 가져올 수 있으리라 판단된다.

• 대한유전성대사질환학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.93-101
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• 2016

목적: McArdle 병은 당원분해의 주요 속도 조절 단계인 당원인산화의 장애로 운동 초기에 적절한 에너지 공급이 이루어지지 않아 운동내성 및 근력약화가 발생하는 상염색체 열성 근육병으로, 저자의 관점 하에 현재까지 보고된 대한민국 McArdle 병은 4례로, 본 논문은 대한민국 McArdle 병 환자를 추가 보고하고 이들의 임상증상 및 유전학적 변이를 밝히고자 한다. 방법: 2006년부터 2011년까지 임상증상과 일반 혈액 및 생화학 검사, 그리고 PYGM 유전자 검사로 확진된 총 3명의 McArdle 병 환자의 전자 차트를 후향적으로 검토하여, 검사 소견, 시행된 운동요법과 약물치료, 그리고 예후를 확인하였다. 돌연변이 분석은 말초 혈액에서 분리한 DNA에서 genomic DNA를 분리하고, primer를이용해PYGM의 20개 exon과 intronic flanking 배열을 증폭한 후 전기영동으로 DNA 염기서열을 분석하였다. 결과: 세 증례의 증상 발생 평균 연령은 $10.33{\pm}4.73$ 세로, 공통적으로 심한 근육통, 근육부종을 동반한 잦은 횡문근융해증, 높은 기저 혈청 크레아틴키나아제과 마이오글로빈 농도, 뚜렷하지 않은 second wind phenomenon을 보였다. 근육생검 결과, 증례 1은 정상소견을 보였으나, 증례 2는 subsarcolemmal 공간 내 당원침착과 적색열의 퇴행 및 괴사, 증례 3은 periodic acid Schiff stain에 염색되는 물질을 갖는 공포와 내핵을 포함한 근섬유 소견을 보여 당원축적증에 합당한 양상을 보였다. 결론: PYGM 염기서열 분석 결과에서는 증례 1에서 $p.Arg50^*$;p.Trp798Arg, 증례 2에서 $p.Arg50^*$;p.Glu779 del, 증례 3에서 $p.Asp511Thrfs^*28$;p.Phe710 del 복합 이형 접합자 돌연변이를 보였다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.448-455
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• 2004

전통 장류의 하나인 비지장의 계승발전에 기여하고, 두유 및 두부 제조과정에서 대량으로 얻어지는 비지를 효과적으로 이용하고자 발효 온도($35^{\circ}C$와 $40^{\circ}C$)와 시간(0, 12, 24. 36. 48시간)에 따른 품질 특성을 조사하였다. 발효과정 중 비지장의 염도와 총산 함량은 증가하였고, pH는 발효 중 감소하였다. 발효기간 중 비지장의 명도는 점차 감소하였으며 $40^{\circ}C$에서 발효시킨 비지장의 적색도와 황색도가 $35^{\circ}C$에서 발효시킨 비지장의 값보다 높게 나타났다. ${\beta}-amylase$ 활성도는 초기 발효 12시간동안 급격히 증가하였고 $35^{\circ}C$보다 $40^{\circ}C$에서 발효 시 더 높은 활성도를 보였다. 중성 pretense 황성도가 산성 protease 활성도보다 월등하게 높았으며 발효 12시간까지 감소하였다가 점차 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 총질소 함량, 아미노산성 질소 함량, 수용성 질소 함량 모두 비지 제조시 감소하였으나 아미노산성 질소 함량과 수용성 질소 함량은 비지장의 발효가 진행됨에 따라 증가하였다. 담금 직후 비지장의 주요 유리 아미노산은 Arg, Pro, Glu, Tyr, Ser, Lys 순이었고, 발효에 의해 Glu, Ile, Leu, Phe 그리고 함황 아미노산인 Cys과 Met은 급격히 증가하여 비지장의 맛 성분에 영향을 주었다. 비지장의 발효과정 중 환원당 함량은 증가하였으며 $40^{\circ}C$에서 발효한 비지장에서 높게 나타났다. 비지장의 발효과정 중 이당류인 sucrose 함량은 감소하고 단당류인 glucose 함량은 증가하였고 $40^{\circ}C$에서 발효한 비지장에서 glucose 함량이 높게 나타났다. 대두로 비지를 제조했을 때와 비지장의 발효과정 중 isoflavones 조성은 glucosides 함량은 감소하고 aglycones 함량은 증가하였으며 $40^{\circ}C$에서 발효한 비지장에서 그 증감의 폭이 컸다. 이상의 결과로부터 비지장의 맛과 인체 이용율에 바람직한 영향을 주는 요인이라 생각되는 ${\beta}-amylase$와 중성 protease 활성도, 단백질 분해율과 용해율, 유리 아미노산 총함량 및 조성, 환원당과 glucose 함량, genistein과 daidzein의 함량 등을 고려했을 때 품질이 우수한 비지장을 얻기 위해서는 $40^{\circ}C$에서 48시간 발효시키는 것이 바람직할 것으로 생각된다.