• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.566-574
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• 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the regulation of lantipeptide production in Streptomyces globisporus SP6C4, which produces the novel antifungal lantipeptides conprimycin and grisin, and to identify the role of cytochrome P450 (P450) in tis regulation. To investigate the regulation of lantipeptide production, we created gene deletion mutants, including ΔP450, ΔtsrD, ΔlanM, ΔP450ΔtsrD, and ΔP450ΔlanM. These mutants were characterized in terms of their morphology, sporulation, attachment, and antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum. The gene deletion mutants showed distinct characteristics compared to the wild-type strain. Among them, the ΔP450ΔlanM double mutant exhibited a recovery of antifungal activity against F. oxysporum, indicating that P450 plays a significant role in regulating lantipeptide production in S. globisporus SP6C4. Our findings highlight the significant role of P450 in the regulation of lantipeptide production and morphological processes in S. globisporus. The results suggest a potential link between P450-mediated metabolic pathways and the regulation of growth and secondary metabolism in SP6C4, thereby highlighting P450 as a putative target for the development of new antifungal agents.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권22호
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• pp.9557-9565
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• 2014

MiRNAs are endogenous, single stranded ~22-nucleotide non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) which are transcribed by RNA polymerase II and mediate negative post-transcriptional gene regulation through binding to 3'untranslated regions (UTR), possibly open reading frames (ORFs) or 5'UTRs of target mRNAs. MiRNAs are involved in the normal physiology of eukaryotic cells, so dysregulation may be associated with diseases like cancer, and neurodegenerative, heart and other disorders. Among all cancers, lung cancer, with high incidence and mortality worldwide, is classified into two main groups: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Recent promising studies suggest that gene expression profiles and miRNA signatures could be a useful step in a noninvasive, low-cost and repeatable screening process of lung cancer. Similarly, every stage of lung development during fetal life is associated with specific miRNAs. Since lung development and lung cancer phenomena share the same physiological, biological and molecular processes like cell proliferation, development and shared mRNA or expression regulation pathways, and according to data adopted from various studies, they may have partially shared miRNA signature. Thus, focusing on lung cancer in relation to lung development in miRNA studies might provide clues for lung cancer diagnosis and prognosis.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.156-162
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• 2016

Estrogen receptor ${\alpha}$ (ER-${\alpha}$), which is involved in bone metabolism and breast cancer, has been shown to have transcriptional targets. Dlx3 is essential for the skeletal development and plays an important role in osteoblast differentiation. Various osteogenic stimulators and transcription factors can induce the protein expression of Dlx3. However, the regulatory function of ER-${\alpha}$ in the Dlx3 mediated osteogenic process remains unknown. Therefore, we investigated the regulation of Dlx3 and found that ER-${\alpha}$ is a positive regulator of Dlx3 transcription in BMP2-induced osteoblast differentiation. We also found that ER-${\alpha}$ interacts with Dlx3 and increases its transcriptional activity and DNA binding affinity. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the regulation of Dlx3 activity by ER-${\alpha}$ is independent of the ligand (estradiol) binding domain. These results indicate that Dlx3 is a novel target of ER-${\alpha}$, and that ER-${\alpha}$ regulates the osteoblast differentiation through modulation of Dlx3 expression and/or interaction with Dlx3.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.292-300
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• 2021

Macrophages residing in various tissue types are unique in terms of their anatomical locations, ontogenies, developmental pathways, gene expression patterns, and immunological functions. Alveolar macrophages (AMs) reside in the alveolar lumen of the lungs and serve as the first line of defense for the respiratory tract. The immunological functions of AMs are implicated in the pathogenesis of various pulmonary diseases such as allergic asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP), viral infection, and bacterial infection. Thus, the molecular mechanisms driving the development and function of AMs have been extensively investigated. In this review article, we discuss the roles of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β in AM development, and provide an overview of the anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory functions of AMs in various contexts. Notably, we examine the relationships between the metabolic status of AMs and their development processes and functions. We hope that this review will provide new information and insight into AM development and function.

• Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.193-208
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• 2023

One of the most significant medical advancements in human history is the development of vaccines. Progress in vaccine development has always been greatly influenced by scientific human innovation. The main objective of vaccine development would be to acquire sufficient evidence of vaccine effectiveness, immunogenicity, safety, and/or quality to support requests for marketing approval. Vaccines are biological products that enhance the body's defenses against infectious diseases. From the first smallpox vaccine to the latest notable coronavirus disease 2019 nasal vaccine, India has come a long way. The development of numerous vaccines, driven by scientific innovation and advancement, combined with researcher's knowledge, has helped to reduce the global burden of disease and mortality rates. The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules of 1945 and the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules of 2019 specify the requirements and guidelines for CMC (chemistry, manufacturing, and controls) for all manufactured and imported vaccines, including those against coronavirus infections. This article provides an overview of the regulation pertaining to the development process, registration, and approval procedures for vaccines, particularly in India, along with their brief history.

• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.291-298
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• 2013

본 연구는 수상레저 활성화의 제약요인과 발전방안에 대한 인식도 차이를 비교분석하기 위해 전국 6개권역의 수상레저 활동자와 종사자에 대한 설문조사를 실시하였고 다음과 같은 결론을 도출하였다. 첫째, 선행연구를 통해 도출된 20개의 수상레저 제약요인 중 면허제도, 활동제한 규정, 출항신고규정, 전담조직부재, 정보제공미흡, 참여이벤트 부족 그리고 지원정책 제도 등 6개 요인에서 활동자들이 인식하는 제약수준이 종사자들보다 높은 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 수상레저 활동의 제약요인으로는 출항신고규정, 활동제한규정, 면허제도, 지원정책 부재, 계류시설 그리고 전담조직 부재 등에 대한 우선순위가 상대적으로 높게 나타났다. 셋째, 수상레저 활성화 방안에 대한 인식도 차이에서는 활동자들은 면허 및 연수비용 지원, 프로그램 다양화를 중요하게 인식하고 있었으며 반면 종사자들은 교육인력 배치와 대회유치홍보 요인을 중요하게 인식하고 있었다. 마지막으로 수상레저 발전방안으로는 무료체험활성화, 마리나개발촉진, 면허연수비지원, 프로그램다양화 그리고 사업자지원 등의 요인에 대한 중요도가 높게 나타났다. 이러한 연구결과는 정부와 지자체가 수상레저 활성화를 위한 지원 정책을 수립, 시행에 필요한 수상레저 활동자와 종사자들의 요구를 반영할 수 있는 기초자료를 제공한다는데 의미가 있다.

• 한국식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국식물학회 1993년도 제7회 식물생명공학 심포지움 식물 세포 분화의 분자적 접근 Seventh Symposium on Plant Biotechnology -Approach to Plant Cell Differentiation-
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• pp.89-106
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• 1993

• 대한약리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약리학회 2006년도 The 6th Congress of the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Physiological Societies
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• pp.111.2-111.2
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• 2006

• 한국동물번식학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물번식학회 2005년도 창립 30주년 및 춘계학술대회
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• pp.17-17
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• 2005

• 한국원자력학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국원자력학회 2004년도 요약집 춘계학술발표대회
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• pp.510-510
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• 2004