• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
• /
• 제16권2호
• /
• pp.131-138
• /
• 1989

The present study was designed to develop a new method for the determination of estrogen receptor in porcine uterus using frozen sections. Cryostat sections were incubated with $^3H$-estradiol($^3H$-$E_2$) in the presence or absence of diethylstilbestrol(DES) and the radioactivity of 3H-E2 bound to estrogen receptor(ER) was detected. The level of specific estrogen receptor was determined by Scatchard analysis. The highest ratio of specific binding against total binding was achieved in 3 sec. tions(5mm x 5mm) which was corresponded to lOO${\mu}$/ml protein concentration. Optimal binding was obtained during incubation with $^3H$-$E_2$ for 30 minutes at 23$^{\circ}C$ after treatment of sections with acetone for 20 seconds. Three time-washing of sections was proved to be appropriate for the removal of unbound 3H-E2. 200-fold molar excess of DES was substituted for the binding of $^3H$-$E_2$ to ER sufficiently(binding efficiency of 54.8%). ER was saturated with 4nM of $^3H$-$E_2$ and its dissociation constant was 0.1nM. ER assay using frozen sections(Histological radioreceptor assay, HRRA) was significantly correlated with radioreceptor assay for estradiol(RRA, 0.976 , p

• 대한수의학회지
• /
• 제42권4호
• /
• pp.459-467
• /
• 2002

The sex steroid hormone progesterone is essential for normal development and maturation of the endometrium in preparation for the embryo implantation and the maintenance of pregnancy. Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system that is composed of IGF-I, IGF-II, IGF binding proteins (IGFBPs) is also involved in the maintenance of pregnancy. In addition, liver, kidney, and uterus is a target tissue for IGF system. However, the effect of exogenous progesterone on IGF system was not elucidated in female rats. Therefore, we investigated the effect of progesterone on insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) and IGF-binding proteins in serum, liver, kidney, and uterus in female ovariectomized rats. IGFs concentration was measured by radioimmuoassay (RIA) and IGFBPs levels by western ligand blotting(WLB). IGF-I concentration was increased in serum, liver, and uterus, but not in kidney of progesterone-treated ovariectomized rats, compared to control (P<0.05). IGF-II concentration was decreased in liver, but not in serum, kidney, and uterus of progesterone-treated rats, compared to control (P<0.05). IGFBP-3 was increased in serum, but not in liver of progesterone-treated rats, compared to control. IGFBP-2 was decreased in kidney, but not in others tissues of progesterone-treated rats, compared to control. These results suggest that progesterone may exert diverse physiological functions via the tissue-specific regulation of IGFs/IGFBPs system in female rats.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
• /
• 제13권12호
• /
• pp.6363-6368
• /
• 2012

Objective: The study aim was to prepare poly-DL-lactide-poly (PELA) microspheres encapsulating recombinant tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) in an adenovirus to investigate its inhibition on the proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma cells HepG2. Methods: Microspheres were prepared by encapsulating the recombinant TIMP-1 adenovirus into biodegradable PELA. The particle size, viral load, encapsulation efficiency and in-vitro release were measured. Microspheres were used to infect HepG2 cells, then infection efficiency was examined under a fluorescent microscope and ultrastructural changes assessed by TEM. Expression of TIMP-1 mRNA in HepG2 cells was examined by semi-quantitative RT-PCR and proliferation by MTT and cell growth curve assays. Results: We successfully prepared microspheres encapsulating recombinant TIMP-1 adenovirus with a diameter of $1.965{\mu}m$, an encapsulation efficiency of 60.0%, a viral load of $10.5{\times}10^8/mg$ and approximate 60% of virus release within 120 h, the total releasing time of which was longer than 240 h. The microspheres were confirmed to be non-toxic with blank microspheres. Infected HepG2 cells could stably maintain in-vitro expression of TIMP-1, with significantly effects on biological behaviour Conclusion: PELA microspheres encapsulating a recombinant TIMP-1 adenovirus can markedly inhibit the proliferation of HepG2 cells, which provides an experimental basis for polymer/chemistry-based gene therapy of hepatocellular carcinomas.

• 폴리머
• /
• 제28권2호
• /
• pp.194-200
• /
• 2004

돼지의 소장 점막하 조직은 면역반응이 없는 재료로 널리 사용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 소장 점막하 조직을 1-ethyl-(3,3-dimethyl aminopropyl) carboimide hydrochloride(EDC)를 이용하여 경화시켰으며 동시에 스폰지 형태로 제조하여 조직공학적 담체와 상처 드레싱재료로서의 응용 가능성을 검토하였다. 다세포 구성분을 제거한 소장 점막하 조직 분말을 3% 아세트산에 용해하여 일정한 형태의 몰드 내에 붓고 동결 건조하였다 이 소장 점막하 조직 스폰지를 여러 농도의 EDC용액에 침지하여 가교반응을 실시하였다 이를 전자주사 현미경, 시차 주사열량계, 적외선 분광분석기, 다공도 테스트 및 흡수성 실험을 수행하여 특성을 결정하였다. 소장 점막하 조직 스폰지는 경화제의 농도가 50mM 이상에서 물리적 특성이 우수한 것으로 판단되었다. 일련의 실험을 통하여 경화된 소장 점막하 조직 스폰지가 조직공학적 담체와 상처치료 드레싱재료로 유용하게 사용될 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
• /
• 제42권3호
• /
• pp.316-320
• /
• 2015

Background CGCryoDerm was first introduced in 2010 and offers a different matrix preservation processes for freezing without drying preparation. From a theoretical perspective, CGCryoDerm has a more preserved dermal structure and more abundant growth factors for angiogenesis and recellularization. In the current study, the authors performed a retrospective study to evaluate freezing- and freeze-drying-processed acellular dermal matrix (ADM) to determine whether any differences were present in an early complication profile. Methods Patients who underwent ADM-assisted tissue expander placement for two stage breast reconstruction between January of 2013 and March of 2014 were retrospectively reviewed and divided into two groups based on the types of ADM-assisted expander reconstruction (CGDerm vs. CGCryoDerm). Complications were divided into four main categories and recorded as follows: seroma, hematoma, infection, and mastectomy skin flap necrosis. Results In a total of 82 consecutive patients, the CGCryoDerm group had lower rates of seroma when compared to the CGDerm group without statistical significance (3.0% vs. 10.2%, P=0.221), respectively. Other complications were similar in both groups. Reconstructions with CGCryoDerm were found to have a significantly longer period of drainage when compared to reconstructions with CGDerm (11.91 days vs. 10.41 days, P=0.043). Conclusions Preliminary findings indicate no significant differences in early complications between implant/expander-based reconstructions using CGCryoderm and those using CGDerm.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
• /
• 제15권2호
• /
• pp.102-107
• /
• 1999

김치재료들의 chitinase 활성을 측정하고, 부추의 첨가량을 달리한 김치를 제조하여 15$^{\circ}C$에서 9일간의 숙성과정 중 김치의 chitinase 활성과 조직감의 변화를 측정한 결과는 다음과 같았다. 김치의 주요 재료들은 쪽파(특히 잎부분)＞마늘＞부추>대파(특히 잎부분) 순으로 chitinase 활성을 나타내었다. 김치숙성 중의 chitinase 활성은 김치액이 김치조직 보다 월등히 높게 나타났으며 각 김치시료간의 효소활성 차이도 김치액에서 더 뚜렷하게 나타났다. 김치액에서의 chitinase 활성은 숙성이 진행됨에 따라 점차적으로 감소한 반면, 김치조직에서의 chitinase 활성은 숙성 3일 또는 5일까지 증가한 후 감소하였다. 그러나 김치조직과 김치액 모두에서 대조구보다 부추첨가구가 더 높은 chitinase 활성을 나타내었으며 부추첨가구에서는 부추첨가량이 증가할수록 높은 chitinase 활성을 보였다. 숙성이 진행됨에 따라 모든 시료구에서는 김치조직의 침투관통력은 감소하였으며 부추첨가량에 따른 차이는 미미하였으나 대조구가 숙성 전 기간동안 가장 낮은 침투관통력을 보였다. 이상의 결과를 종합해보면 부추첨가는 김치 숙성 중 부추의 chitinase 활성에 의해 새우젓 등의 키틴질을 분해하여 chitosan을 형성하므로서 김치의 조직을 향상시키는 것으로 생각된다.

• 약학회지
• /
• 제36권2호
• /
• pp.159-166
• /
• 1992

A neoglycolipid, N-stearyl lactobionamide(N-SLBA) was synthesized and the incorporation of the neoglycolipid into liposomes was achieved in order to prepare neo-galactosylated liposome as potential drug carrier for active targeting to galactose receptor existing cell and tissue. N-SLBA was synthesized by the covalent linkage between carboxyl group of lactobionic acid and amino group of stearylamine(SA). The yield of N-SLBA was about 52.3%. It was identified with $1650\;cm^{-1}$ in IR chart, 7.5 ppm in NMR spectra, $61^{\circ}C$ endothermic peak in DSC heating curve. Surface-modified large unilamellar vesicle with galactose(N-SLBA-LUV) could be prepared with N-SLBA by reverse evaporation method. N-SLBA-LUV was identified by TEM and measuring of membrane function. The maximum amount of N-SLBA incorporated into liposome is up to about 15 mol%. Compared with control liposome (SA-LUV), N-SLBA-LUV showed lower encapsulation efficiency of MTX. It might due to the loss of positive surface charge of stearylamine. N-SLBA-LUV was similar to SA-LUV in aspect of osmotic behavior. N-SLBA-LUV prepared with N-SLBA would be expected to be a good carrier for active targeting to galactose receptor existing cell and tissue.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
• /
• 제7권1호
• /
• pp.68-72
• /
• 1998

With the advent of microvascular free-tissue transfer, this single stage resurfacing method for large scar and soft tissue defects around the wrist in the patients of electrical burn has distinctive advantage over the conventional multistage pedicle-flap transfer. Between 1992 and 1996, we treated 9 cases of 8 patients who had large scar around the wrist due to old electrical burn with free flaps as a preparation of staged tendon graft. Mean age was 30.3 years and average scar area was $6{\times}11cm$. The length of time the injury and free flaps was 9 months on an average. Prior to the free flap, we performed the angiography to all patients in order to evaluate the circulation of the forearm and hand and to choose the recipient vessel. In all cases, proximal ulnar arteries in the forearm remained intact and all radial arteries remained intact in 8 of 9 cases on angiogram. The interosseous arteries were well visualized in all cases. We used the ulnar arteries as a recipient artery. The types of flaps used were f scapular cutaneous flaps, 2 dorsalis pedis flaps and a radial forearm flap. Flap survial was 100 percents with satisfactory functional and cosmetic results. Free flaps using ulnar artery as a recipient artery is one of the useful reconstruction methods for the resurfacing of large scar around the wrist in the patients of old electrical burn.

• 폴리머
• /
• 제32권5호
• /
• pp.415-420
• /
• 2008

면역 거부반응이 없는 돼지 소장점막하조직(small intestinal submucosa, SIS)과 천연보습제인 히알루론산(hyaluronic acid, HA)은 생체재료로 널리 사용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 이를 이용하여 스폰지를 제조하고 이들의 특성을 분석하였다. SIS-HA 스폰지는 완성된 SIS 스폰지에 1w%의 HA겔을 첨가하여 동결건조법으로 제조하고 100mM의 가교제를 통해 가교하여 이를 전자주사현미경, 적외선분광기, 물흡수성 실험을 하였다. 초기 세포부착률을 확인하고자 NIH/3T3를 분주하여 MTT 분석법을 수행하였다. FT-IR 분석을 통해 C-O관능기가 관찰되어 SIS-HA 스폰지 내부의 HA가 빠져나가지 않고 고르게 분포되어 있음을 확인하였고, MTT분석을 통하여 제조된 스폰지에서의 높은 세포생존율을 확인하였다. 즉, 본 연구에서 제조한 SIS-HA 스폰지는 SIS와 HA 각각의 특성을 모두 내재하고 있어 조직공학적 담체로 적합할 것이다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
• /
• 제51권4호
• /
• pp.341-350
• /
• 2021

Purpose: The use of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scans in biomedical and dental research is growing rapidly. This study aimed to explore the scientific literature on approaches and applications of micro-CT in restorative dentistry. Materials and Methods: An electronic search of publications from January 2009 to March 2021 was conducted using ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The search included only English-language articles. Therefore, only studies that addressed recent advances and the potential uses of micro-CT in restorative and preventive dentistry were selected. Results: Micro-CT is a tool that enables 3-dimensional imaging on a small scale with very high resolution. In this method, there is no need for sample preparation or slicing. Therefore, it is possible to examine the internal structure of tissue and the internal adaptation of materials to surfaces without destroying them. Due to these advantages, micro-CT has been recommended as a standard imaging tool in dental research for many applications such as tissue engineering, endodontics, restorative dentistry, and research on the mineral density of hard tissues and bone growth. However, the high costs of micro-CT, the time necessary for scanning and reconstruction, computer expertise requirements, and the enormous volume of information are drawbacks. Conclusion: The potential of micro-CT as an emerging, accurate, non-destructive approach is clear, and the valuable research findings reported in the literature provide an impetus for researchers to perform future studies focusing on employing this method in dental research.