• Applied Microscopy
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.131-144
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• 1997

The present study was carried out to investigate the processes of the ultrastructural differentiation and the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities of the developing rat retina. The results are as follows. The retina of fetal rat on the 13th day of gestation showed the early stage of differentiation. Briefly, there appeared dividing chromosomes, the plentiful free ribosomes, and the high ratio of nucleus to cytoplasm. The reaction products by AChE were localized at the membrane of endoplasmic reticulum and on the outer membrane of nucleus. Ultrastructures and AChE activities in the retina of the fetal rats on the 18th day of gestation were similar to those of the prior stages, except the appearence of rough endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus. According to the ultrastructural observations, the rat retina was still in immature state at birth, but the pigment epithelial cells were fully differentiated, e. g. the increase of melanin granules, the development of mitochondria and Golgi apparatus. The AChE activity was weekly detected. The differentiated retinal layers and the outer segment of photoreceptor cells were observed on the 7th postnatal day. And the pigment epithelium appeared to be fully differentiated. On the 14th postnatal day, rat retina were completely differentiated. In other words, the rat retina was characterized by the prominent outer segments, phagocytosed residues in the pigment epithelium, and the localization of reaction products by AChE in the synapses. In conclusion, the differentiation of rat retina is charaterized by the changes of cell shape, the increase of retinal layers, and the alterations of AChE activities. It seems that rat retina is to be functional from 2 weeks of birth onward, coinciding with the eye opening of the juvenile rats.

• ALGAE
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.163-174
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• 2022

Light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) are a lighting source useful for the precise evaluation of light quality effect on biological systems. Despite the importance of light spectra on the regeneration of land plant protoplasts ("naked cells"), this factor has not been tested yet on protoplasts from multicellular algae. This study reports on the effects of pure primary colors (red, blue, and green), dichromatic (red plus blue, RB, 1 : 2) and white LEDs on protoplast regeneration from male and female Undaria pinnatifida gametophytes. We also evaluated the effect of different light spectra on pigment composition (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll c, and fucoxanthine), and the light intensities under the best condition on the regeneration process. In the early stages, blue or RB LEDs increased the percentage of dividing female protoplasts, whereas red, blue, and RB LEDs enhanced that of dividing male protoplasts. In the later stages, RB LEDs showed a positive effect only on the percentage of multiple rhizoid-like protrusions (male gametophyte). They also increased the final area of both regenerated gametophytes. The LEDs did not affect pigment composition in female gametophytes. In male gametophytes, in contrast, they reduced chlorophyll c, while blue, RB, and green LEDs decreased fucoxanthin. Under RB LEDs, the optimal light intensity was 80 µmol photons m^-2 s^-1 for female gametophytes and 40 to 60 µmol photons m^-2 s^-1 for male gametophytes. Our results suggest that dichromatic LED illumination (red-blue) improves regeneration of U. pinnatifida gametophyte-isolated protoplasts. Thus, dichromatic LEDs might a suitable light source for enhancing protoplast regeneration in brown seaweeds.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제44권8호
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• pp.613-622
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• 2021

In vertebrate eyes, the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) provides structural and functional homeostasis to the retina. The RPE takes up retinol (ROL) to be dehydrogenated and isomerized to 11-cis-retinaldehyde (11-cis-RAL), which is a functional photopigment in mammalian photoreceptors. As excessive ROL is toxic, the RPE must also establish mechanisms to protect against ROL toxicity. Here, we found that the levels of retinol dehydrogenases (RDHs) are commonly decreased in phosphatase tensin homolog (Pten)-deficient mouse RPE, which degenerates due to elevated ROL and that can be rescued by feeding a ROL-free diet. We also identified that RDH gene expression is regulated by forkhead box O (FOXO) transcription factors, which are inactivated by hyperactive Akt in the Pten-deficient mouse RPE. Together, our findings suggest that a homeostatic pathway comprising PTEN, FOXO, and RDH can protect the RPE from ROL toxicity.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.486-489
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• 2008

Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a pigment derived from turmeric, has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Accumulating evidence points to a biochemical link between increased oxidative stress and reduced bone density. Osteoclast formation was evaluated in co-cultures of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC) and whole bone marrow cells (BMC). Expression of receptor activator of nuclear factor-${\kappa}B$ ligand (RANKL) was analyzed at the mRNA and protein levels. Exposure to curcumin led to dose-dependent suppression of osteoclastogenesis in the co-culture system, and to reduced expression of RANKL in $IL-1{\alpha}$-stimulated BMSCs. Addition of RANKL abolished the inhibition of osteoclastogenesis by curcumin, whereas the addition of prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) did not. The decreased osteoclastogenesis induced by curcumin may reduce bone loss and be of potential benefit in preventing and/or attenuating osteoporosis.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.199-206
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• 2010

망막 질환에서의 줄기세포 치료는 이전까지 치료가 불가능하다고 여겨졌던 환자들에서 시력을 향상시킬 수 있는 가능성 때문에 주목 받고 있다. 본문에서는 망막 전구세포의 분화를 위해 사용되는 태아 줄기세포, 배아줄기세포 및 성체줄기세포 등 다양한 세포 종류와, 내인적, 외인적 인자 및 이식 방법에 대해 논의하였다. 망막색소상피세포뿐만 아니라 시각세포 전구체로 성공적으로 분화시킨 실험적 연구가 보고되고 있다. 줄기세포기반치료는 아직 한계가 있지만 망막 질환 환자에서 시력을 회복하기 위한 보다 근본적인 치료 방법으로 기대되고 있다.

• Journal of Photoscience
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.44-46
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• 2002

In the vertebrate retina, rods mediate twilight vision and cones daylight vision. Rods have been purified easily from the retina, and thus the phototransduction mechanism in rods is now well documented. However, it has not been possible to purify cones in large quantities, and therefore, the knowledge on the mechanism in cones is limited. Here we report purification of carp (Cyprinus carpio) cones with a stepwise Percoll gradient. Using purified cells, we compared the phototransduction mechanism between rods and cones. The results showed that both transducin activation and phosphodiesterase activation are less effective, and visual pigment phosphorylation is faster in cones. These differences explain lower light-sensitivity and briefer photoresponse time course in cones.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.21-25
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• 2002

To maximize and sustain the productivity of Monascus pigments, various environmental and nutritional parameters, such as the initial moisture content, pH, inoculum size, sample size, and nutrient supplement, that influence pigment production were evaluated in solid-state cultures as follows: initial moisture content, $50\%;$ pH, 6.0; inoculum size $1\;\times\;10^4$ spore cells $(grams\;of\;dry\;solid\;substrate)^{-1};$ sample size, 300 g. All supplementary nutrients (carbon, nitrogen, and mineral sources) added has inhibitory effects on the cell growth and red pigment production. In open tray culture the maximum biomass yield and specific productivity of red pigments were 223 mg DCW $(grams\;of\;initial\;dry\;substrate)^{-1}$ and, $47.6\;OD_{500}\;(DCW\;grams)^{-1}h^h{-1}$ respectively.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 1997

Dorsal and ventral epithelium of leech, Whitemenia edentula, were observed, using both light and electron-microscope. Results are as follows. Epithelia are composed of simple columnar or irregularly-shaped epithelium, the transveral folds were seen in the cross-sectioned dorsal and ventral epithelia, but only longitudinal folds(depth $500{\mu}m$, width $350{\mu}m$) were discovered in the ventral epithelium. As to muscular tissue under the dorsal epithelium of Whitemenia edentula, that of longitudinal muscle layer is thicker and more developed than that of circular muscle layer. Seven gland cells (type-A, B, C, D, E, F and H cells) and one pigment cell (type-G cell) were discovered in the whitemenia edentula. Those were identified as three kinds of the neutral mucopolysaccharide granoles (type-A, B and F cells), two kinds of acidic mucopolysaccharide granules (type-C and D cells), and two kinds of non-reactive granules respectively (type-E and F cells). The glanules of the type-A and type-B gland cells ae electronly high-dense, and surrounded by the muscular tissue. As to the distribution of gland cells, the type-A, type-B, type-C, type-D, type-I and type-H gland cells were discovered only between the connective tissue and the circular muscle layer, while type-F gland cells were discovered only between tile circular muscle layer and the longitudinal muscle layer.

• 한국동물학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.271-282
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• 1983

동면기 양서류 피부 색소세포의 미세구조를 관찰하기 위하여 무미 양서류인 개구리 (Rana nigromaculata)의 피부조직을 2.5% glutaradehyde-paraformaldehye (pH 7.2)와 2% osmium tetroxide에 전후 고정한 후 ethanol과 acetone으로 탈수, Epon 812 mixture에 포매하여 LKB ultramicrotome으로 초박절 표본을 만들어 uranyl acetate와 lead citrate로 염색하여 Jeol-100B형 전자현미경으로 관찰하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 동면기 개구리의 피부 색소세포는 대황세포, iridophore 및 흑색소 보유세포로 구성되었으며, 이들 세포의 특징은 다음과 같다. 1. 대황세포 A. 대황세포는 pterinosome과 carotinoid vesicles이 전세포질에 채워져 있었으며, 많은 ribosome과 소수의 mitochondria 및 glycogen particle이 pterinosome 사이에 분산되었다. B. Pterinosome은 크고 작은 원형 또는 타원형이며, 이 소낭속의 내부 구조물에 EK라 6가지 형 (제1형 pterinosome, 제2형 pterinosome, 제3형 pterinosome, 제4형 pterinosome, 제5형 pterinosome, 제6형 pterinosome)으로 구분되며, 특히 제1형 pterinosome, 제2형 pterinosome, 제3형 pterinosome이 발달되었따. C. Carotinoid vesicle은 작은 원형 또는 타원형이며, 대부분의 carotinoid vesicle은 핵 주변부에 덩어리 모양으로 모여있고, 일부분은 이 세포의 pterinosome 사이에 분산되어 나타났다. 2. Iridophore A. Iridophore는 볼록렌즈와 같이 나타나고 좁은 세포간 공간에 의하여, 대황세포 아래에 위치하였다. B. Iridophore는 장방형 EH는 방추형의 reflective platelet로 채워져 있었으며, 서로 평행하게 규칙적으로 배열되었다. 3. 흑색소 보유세포 A. 흑색소 보유세포는 대황세포와 iridophore와 평행하여 가장 밑부분에 위치하였다. B. 흑색소 과립은 원형 또는 타원형으로 전세포질에 채워져 있었으며, 세포 소기관은 잘 관찰되지 않았다. C. 흑색소 과립으로 채워진 흑색소 보유세포의 돌기는 iridophore의 양 측부로 \ulcorner어 올라가 대황세포와 iridophore의 사이에 위치하였다.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.134-142
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• 1989

Aureobasidium pullulans에 의한 세포외 다속류 생성연구를 통한 결론은 다음과 같다. (1) sucrose 농도가 50 g/l 이상일 때는 기질에 의한 저해 작용이 나타나고 있음을 알았으며 실소원의 증가에 따라서 균체량은 증가하지만 세포외 다속류 생성은 최적농도 (1 g/l )까지 증가하고 그 이상에서는 감소했으며 멜라닌 색소 출현시간은 길어졌다. (2) 최대 균체 성장은 초기 pH 3.0에서 보인 반면에 세포외 다속류 생성은 초기 pH 7.5에서 최대 값은 나타내었고 최대 PH가 증가함에 따라서 효모형 비율이 증가했으며 멜라닌 색소 출현시간은 pH 4.5~8까지는 거의 일정하게 나타났지만 pH 3 이하에서는 전혀 멜라닌 색소가 나타나지 않았다. (3) 탄소원과 실소원을 증가시켰을 때 pH 5 이하에서는 멜라닌 색소는 나타나지 않았으나 pH 6에서 pH 8.5 로 pH가 높아짐에 따라 멜라닌 색소는 빨리 나타나는 경향을 보였다. (4) 용존산소 농도가 높을수록 균체량과 세포외 다속류 생성이 증가했고 멜라닌 색소 출현시간이 빨라졌으며 potassium phosphate가 전혀 들어있지 않는 배지에서는 멜라닌 색소 출현은 관찰할수가 없었다.