• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2006

Osteopontin (OPN) is a glycosylated phosphoprotein which mediates cell adhesion and migration, and is produced by bone, macrophages, endothelial cells, and epithelial cells. The many regulatory functions of OPN include bone remodeling, tumor invasion, wound repair, and promotion of cell survival. It is produced by renal tubular epithelial cells, and expression is upregulated in glomerulonephritis, hypertension, ischemic acute renal failure, renal ablation, and UUO. In this review, we discuss about osteopontin in general aspect, expression, role on the development and pathologic condition of neonatal kidney.

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2003년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.2-2
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• pp.166.2-166.2
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• 2003

Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used as a general food and a remedy in Oriental for a long time. Since garlic compounds have been also shown to inhibit growth of tumors and to modulate the activity of carcinogenesis, the effects of allicin on growth and survival in human gastric epithelial cells were evaluated by cell viability, cell cycle analysis and DNA fragmentation. Protein levels of cytochrome C, Bcl-xL, Bax and AIF were detected by Western blotting. Effects of recombinant VacA on caspase proteases activity were also determined. (omitted)

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.85-97
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• 2018

The trans-differentiation potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is employed, but there is little understanding of the cell source-dependent trans-differentiation potential of MSCs into corneal epithelial cells. In the present study, we induced trans-differentiation of MSCs derived from umbilical cord matrix (UCM-MSCs) and from dental tissue (D-MSCs), and we comparatively evaluated the in vitro trans-differentiation properties of both MSCs into corneal epithelial-like cells. Specific cell surface markers of MSC (CD44, CD73, CD90, and CD105) were detected in both UCM-MSCs and D-MSCs, but MHCII and CD119 were significantly lower (P < 0.05) in UCM-MSCs than in D-MSCs. In UCM-MSCs, not only expression levels of Oct3/4 and Nanog but also proliferation ability were significantly higher (P < 0.05) than in D-MSCs. In vitro differentiation abilities into adipocytes and osteocytes were confirmed for both MSCs. UCM-MSCs and D-MSCs were successfully trans-differentiated into corneal epithelial cells, and expression of lineage-specific markers (Cytokeratin-3, -8, and -12) were confirmed in both MSCs using immunofluorescence staining and qRT-PCR analysis. In particular, the differentiation capacity of UCM-MSCs into corneal epithelial cells was significantly higher (P < 0.05) than that of D-MSCs. In conclusion, UCM-MSCs have higher differentiation potential into corneal epithelial-like cells and have lower expression of CD119 and MHC class II than D-MSCs, which makes them a better source for the treatment of corneal opacity.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권8호
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• pp.3627-3630
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• 2012

The epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) is a pan-epithelial differentiation antigen that is expressed on almost all carcinomas. However, a role in rat liver carcinogenesis has never been reported previously. Thus, its expression was investigated herein in rat liver tumors induced by diethylnitrosamine (DEN). Twenty male 5-week-old F344 rats were used in this experiment. Mini-osmotic pumps containing doses of 47.5 mg of DEN were inserted into the abdominal cavity of each animal to initiate liver carcinogenesis. All animals were sacrificed at 26 weeks after DEN treatment. At necropsy, hepatic masses were processed for histopathological examination, which revealed forty-four hepatocellular adenomas (HCAs) and twenty hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC). Tumors were immunohistochemically analyzed for EpCAM, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and co-localization of the two. EpCAM expression was mainly detected in hepatic tumor cells, showing a cytoplasmic staining pattern. However, expression was also slightly observed in normally-appearing surrounding hepatic cells. PCNA expression was highly detected in tumor cells, showing nuclear staining. Double staining of EpCAM and PCNA in tumors showed many cells with co-localization. Taken together, EpCAM and PCNA expression were increased in DEN-induced tumors and many tumor cells showed co-expression. It is suggested that EpCAM may increase during DEN-induced tumors, possibly associated with cell proliferation.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.30-38
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• 2021

Cudraxanthone D (CD) is a natural xanthone compound derived from the root barks of Cudrania tricuspidata. However, the biological functions of CD in human metabolism have been rarely reported until now. Autophagy is the self-degradation process related to cancer cell metastasis. Here, we elucidated the effects of CD on human oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cells' metastatic ability. We confirmed that CD effectively decreased the proliferation and viability of SCC25 human OSCC cells in time- and dose-dependent manners. Also, the metastasis phenotype of the SCC25 cell (migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition [EMT]) was inhibited by CD. To further investigate the mechanism by which CD inhibited the metastatic capacity, we detected the relationship between EMT and autophagy in the SCC25 cells. The results revealed that CD inhibited the metastasis of the SCC25 cells by attenuating autophagy. Thus, our findings produced a potential novel agent for the treatment of human OSCC metastasis.

• BMB Reports
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.116-121
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• 2024

We investigated the therapeutic potential of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell-conditioned medium (BMSC-CM) on immortalized renal proximal tubule epithelial cells (RPTEC/TERT1) in a fibrotic environment. To replicate the increased stiffness characteristic of kidneys in chronic kidney disease, we utilized polyacrylamide gel platforms. A stiff matrix was shown to increase α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) levels, indicating fibrogenic activation in RPTEC/TERT1 cells. Interestingly, treatment with BMSC-CM resulted in significant reductions in the levels of fibrotic markers (α-SMA and vimentin) and increases in the levels of the epithelial marker E-cadherin and aquaporin 7, particularly under stiff conditions. Furthermore, BMSC-CM modified microRNA (miRNA) expression and reduced oxidative stress levels in these cells. Our findings suggest that BMSC-CM can modulate cellular morphology, miRNA expression, and oxidative stress in RPTEC/TERT1 cells, highlighting its therapeutic potential in fibrotic kidney disease.

• 한국동물학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.57-68
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• 1974

저자는 붕어, 두꺼비, 유혈목이, 십자매, 소를 재료로 담낭 상피세포의 조직학적인 관찰과 조직화학적인 성상의 관찰로 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 상피세포의 형태는 동물마다 차이를 가지며, 일부의 동물에서 보고된 이른바 통상세포와 간상세포의 2종의 세포를 조직화학적 면에서는 뒷받침 할 수 없었다. 2. 붕어는 단층 원주세포, 두꺼비는 점막주름 상부는 원추형, 주름 측면부는 원주형, 주름 기부는 사다리꼴 세포, 유혈목이는 단층 원주상피로서 높이가 얕은 원주형 내지 입방형 세포 그리고 소는 단층 원주상피로서 원주형이 되었다. 3. 세포질의 eosinophility는 붕어에서는 모든 상피세포의 핵상단부 세포질에서 강하고 균일하였고, 두꺼비에서는 세포질 전체가 약한 세포가 다수 출현하였고, 유혈목이는 핵상부 세포질이 균일하게 강하였으며, 십자매에서는 전 세포질이 균일하였고, 소에서는 세포질 전체가 비교적 균일하였으며 핵 주위 세포질이 환상으로 약하였다. 4. PAS 반응에서 동물에 따른 강약의 차이를 보였고, 세포질이 밝게 보이는 명세포와 어둡게 보이는 암세포로 나눌 수 있었으며, 명세포의 출현은 붕어에서 6.4%, 두꺼비에서 4.3%, 그리고 십자매에서 3.7%였으며 유혈목이와 소에서는 명세포가 출현하지 않았다. 5. Ninhydrin-Schiff에 양성인 단백질 함량은 소, 붕어, 십자매, 두꺼비, 유혈목이의 순이었는데 붕어, 유혈목이, 십자매에서는 점막주름 상부세포들이 풍부하였고, 두꺼비에서는 부위 별 차이가 없을 뿐만 아니라 세포질에 균일하게 함유하였다. 6. 중성 지방은 붕어, 유혈목이, 십자매, 소에서는 세포의 형태에 관계없이 염색성을 보이지 않거나 약한 세포가 출현하였고, 두꺼비에서는 세포 부위의 차이는 있으나 전세포에서 염색성을 나타내었다. 7. RNA 와 DNA는 모든 동물에서 세포의 형태에 관계없이 점막주름 상부세포가 강하고 점막주름 기부 및 측면부의 세포에서는 약한 반응을 보였다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.279-284
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• 2009

This research aimed to investigate the time-course effect of epichlorohydrin (ECH) on epididymal histopathology in Sprague-Dawley rats. Twenty-four male rats were randomly assigned to four groups with 6 rats in each group and were administered a single oral dose of ECH (70 mg/kg) or its vehicle. Six animals each were sacrificed on days 0 (control), 1, 2, and 7 after treatment. During the study period, clinical signs, body weights, reproductive organ weights, testicular spermatid count, epididymal sperm count, motility and morphology, and histopathology were examined. No treatmentrelated effects on body weights and reproductive organ weights were noted at any time point. On the contrary, sperm motility decreased slightly on days 1 and 2 after treatment and then decreased significantly on day 7 after treatment. The first signs of histological changes were the appearance of cell debris in the ducts and vacuolization of the epithelial cells observed in the proximal caput epididymis on day 1 after treatment. The incidences and grades of the histological changes including cell debris in the ducts, epithelial vacuolization, oligospermia, and epithelial disruption increased on day 2 and then decreased slightly on day 7 after treatment. These results show that a single oral dose of 70 mg/kg ECH to male rats results in cell debris in the ducts and vacuolization of the epithelial cells in the proximal caput epididymis, followed by reversible oligospermia, epithelial disruption, and decreased sperm motility.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.131-134
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• 2003

상피근상피암은 타액선, 특히 이하선에 호발하는 매우 드문 악성 종양으로 내측의 상피세포와 외측의 투명한 근상피세포의 2열구조로 구성되어 있는 것이 특징이고. 비교적 국소 재발 및 전이를 잘하는 것으로 보고 되었다. 저자들은 드문 타액선 종양인 상피근 상피암을 이하선에서 경험하였기에 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하였으며, 본 증례의 경우 향후 재발 및 전이 여부 파악 위해 주기적인 경과 관찰이 필요하리라 사료된다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제41권7호
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• pp.881-887
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• 2012

유산균과 금은화, 발효 금은화는 장누수 증후군과 연관된 장 상피세포 점막 투과성 감소에 대하여 유의한 효과를 나타내었다. 따라서 유산균을 단독으로 사용하는 방법과 유산균을 이용해 발효시킨 금은화를 증가된 장 투과성 및 장내미생물 불균형으로 인한 장누수 증후군과 관련된 일련의 증상들을 치료하고 면역관련 질환 및 만성 염증성 질환에도 응용할 수 있을 것으로 예상되며 이에 대한 앞으로의 추가 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.