• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제57권4호
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• pp.341-357
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• 2019

Acanthamoeba, one of free-living amoebae (FLA), remains a high risk of direct contact with this protozoan parasite which is ubiquitous in nature and man-made environment. This pathogenic FLA can cause sight-threatening amoebic keratitis (AK) and fatal granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE) though these cases may not commonly be reported in our clinical settings. Acanthamoeba has been detected from different environmental sources namely; soil, water, hotspring, swimming pool, air-conditioner, or contact lens storage cases. The identification of Acanthamoeba is based on morphological appearance and molecular techniques using PCR and DNA sequencing for clinico-epidemiological purposes. Recent treatments have long been ineffective against Acanthamoeba cyst, novel anti-Acanthamoeba agents have therefore been extensively investigated. There are efforts to utilize synthetic chemicals, lead compounds from medicinal plant extracts, and animal products to combat Acanthamoeba infection. Applied nanotechnology, an advanced technology, has shown to enhance the anti-Acanthamoeba activity in the encapsulated nanoparticles leading to new therapeutic options. This review attempts to provide an overview of the available data and studies on the occurrence of pathogenic Acanthamoeba among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members with the aim of identifying some potential contributing factors such as distribution, demographic profile of the patients, possible source of the parasite, mode of transmission and treatment. Further, this review attempts to provide future direction for prevention and control of the Acanthamoeba infection.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.11-18
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• 2019

Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici is a soil borne pathogenic fungus associated with wheat roots. The accurate quantification of gene expression during the process of infection might be helpful to understand the pathogenic molecular mechanism. However, this method requires suitable reference genes for transcript normalization. In this study, nine candidate reference genes were chosen, and the specificity of the primers were investigated by melting curves of PCR products. The expression stability of these nine candidates was determined with three programs-geNorm, Norm Finder, and Best Keeper. $TUB{\beta}$ was identified as the most stable reference gene. Furthermore, the exopolygalacturonase gene (ExoPG) was selected to verify the reliability of $TUB{\beta}$ expression. The expression profile of ExoPG assessed using $TUB{\beta}$ agreed with the results of digital gene expression analysis by RNA-Seq. This study is the first systematic exploration of the optimal reference genes in the infection process of Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제35권7호
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• pp.964-974
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• 2022

Objective: The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) is a threat to the poultry industry and economy and remains a potential source of pandemic infection in humans. Antiviral genes are considered a potential factor for studies on HPAIV resistance. Therefore, in this study, we investigated gene expression related to the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway by comparing non-infected, HPAI-infected resistant, and susceptible Ri chicken lines. Methods: Resistant (Mx/A; BF2/B21) and susceptible Ri chickens (Mx/G; BF2/B13) were selected by genotyping the Mx and BF2 genes. Then, the tracheal tissues of non-infected and HPAIV H5N1 infected chickens were collected for RNA sequencing. Results: A gene set overlapping test between the analyzed differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and functionally categorized genes was performed, including biological processes of the gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) pathways. A total of 1,794 DEGs were observed between control and H5N1-infected resistant Ri chickens, 432 DEGs between control and infected susceptible Ri chickens, and 1,202 DEGs between infected susceptible and infected resistant Ri chickens. The expression levels of MAPK signaling pathway-related genes (including MyD88, NF-κB, AP-1, c-fos, Jun, JunD, MAX, c-Myc), cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8), type I interferons (IFN-α, IFN-β), and IFN-stimulated genes (Mx1, CCL19, OASL, and PRK) were higher in H5N1-infected than in non-infected resistant Ri chickens. MyD88, Jun, JunD, MAX, cytokines, chemokines, IFNs, and IFN-stimulated expressed genes were higher in resistant-infected than in susceptible-infected Ri chickens. Conclusion: Resistant Ri chickens showed higher antiviral activity compared to susceptible Ri chickens, and H5N1-infected resistant Ri chickens had immune responses and antiviral activity (cytokines, chemokines, interferons, and IFN-stimulated genes), which may have been induced through the MAPK signaling pathway in response to H5N1 infection.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.73.1-73.16
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• 2023

Background: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) is considered a global threat to both human health and the poultry industry. MicroRNAs (miRNA) can modulate the immune system by affecting gene expression patterns in HPAIV-infected chickens. Objectives: To gain further insights into the role of miRNAs in immune responses against H5N1 infection, as well as the development of strategies for breeding disease-resistant chickens, we characterized miRNA expression patterns in tracheal tissues from H5N1-infected Ri chickens. Methods: miRNAs expression was analyzed from two H5N1-infected Ri chicken lines using small RNA sequencing. The target genes of differentially expressed (DE) miRNAs were predicted using miRDB. Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis were then conducted. Furthermore, using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, we validated the expression levels of DE miRNAs (miR-22-3p, miR-146b-3p, miR27b-3p, miR-128-3p, miR-2188-5p, miR-451, miR-205a, miR-203a, miR-21-3p, and miR-200a3p) from all comparisons and their immune-related target genes. Results: A total of 53 miRNAs were significantly expressed in the infection samples of the resistant compared to the susceptible line. Network analyses between the DE miRNAs and target genes revealed that DE miRNAs may regulate the expression of target genes involved in the transforming growth factor-beta, mitogen-activated protein kinase, and Toll-like receptor signaling pathways, all of which are related to influenza A virus progression. Conclusions: Collectively, our results provided novel insights into the miRNA expression patterns of tracheal tissues from H5N1-infected Ri chickens. More importantly, our findings offer insights into the relationship between miRNA and immune-related target genes and the role of miRNA in HPAIV infections in chickens.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.90-98
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• 1994

전남지역에서 사육하고 있는 젖소 767두 중 유방염으로 의심되는 405두에서 원인균을 분리하여 유병률, 계절별 분리균의 분포, 항균 요법제에 대한 감수성 검사 등을 실시하였다. 유방염의 유병률을 살펴보면, 총 767두 중애서 259두(33.8%)이었고, 분방별로는 총 3,068분방 중에서 568분방(18.5%)이었으며, 계절별로는 8원(17.6%), 9월(12.7%), 4월(11.2%) 등의 순으로 나타났고 체세포 숫자별로는 평균 105.9X10$^4$ $\pm$ 79.5X10$^4$이었다. 원인균의 월별 분리빈도분포를 살펴보면, 1월에는 Staphylococcus sp. & Escherichia coli(33.3%), 2월 Staphylococcus sp.(71.4%), 3월 Streptococcus sp.(31.6%), 4월 Streptococcus sp.(41.4%), 5월 Escherichia coli(35.7%), 6월 Staphylococcus aureus(26.9%), 7월 Salmonella sp.(25.9%), 8월 Escherichia coli(20.5%), 9월 Escherichia coli & Pseudomonas sp.(21.2%), 10월 Klebsiella sp.(29.6%), 11월 Salmonella sp.(31.6%), 12월 Streptococcus sp.(37.5%) 등이 가장 높았다. 체세포 숫자별 원인균의 분리빈도분포를 살펴보면, Staphylococcus sp.(251 X 10$^4$ $\pm$ 300X10$^4$ 35.7%)을 제외하고는 일반적으로 50 X 10$^4$ $\pm$ 100X10$^4$이 가장 높았다. 항균요법제에 대한 감수성은 일반적으로 trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole은 Streptococcus Sp, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus sp., Klebsiella sp.에 높았으며 gentamycin은 Staphylococcus sp., Escherichia coli, Klebsiella Sp, Proteus sp., Pseudomonas sp., Salmonella sp.에 높았다.

• 한국지리정보학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.186-198
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• 2016

고병원성 조류인플루엔자(Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: HPAI)는 전염력이 매우 높아 발병 시 전국적으로 확산되어 막대한 사회경제적 피해를 유발하는 제1종 법정가축전염병이다. 국가동물방역통합시스템(Korea Animal Health Integrated System: KAHIS)은 축산차량등록제를 통하여 축산관련차량의 축산관련시설 출입정보를 실시간으로 기록함으로써 가축질병 발생 시 신속한 방역업무를 지원하기 위하여 구축한 통합시스템이다. KAHIS는 가축질병 발생 시 차량이동에 의한 확산경로를 효과적으로 추적하기 위한 시공간 정보를 포함한다. 이러한 시공간 정보를 바탕으로 시설들 간 연결 관계를 나타내는 접촉 네트워크를 구축할 경우 가축질병의 시공간 확산과정 추론에 유용하게 활용할 수 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 가축질병 방역활동 지원을 위하여 KAHIS에 내재된 시공간 정보를 접촉 네트워크로 구축하여 일차적 활용방안을 실증적으로 제시하는 것이다. 구축한 접촉 네트워크를 토대로 가축질병의 확산이 이루어지는 잠재적 시공간적 권역을 추정함으 로써 차단 방역 관련 의사결정을 돕기 위한 분석정보를 도출하고 해석을 통하여 정책적 함의를 제시하였다. 아울러 좀 더 고도화된 의사결정 지원정보 도출을 위한 접촉 네트워크의 심층적 활용 방안을 제시하였다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.343-348
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• 2009

벼도열병균은 벼의 주요 병해인 벼도열병의 원인균이다. 식물병원균의 침입 시 식물체로부터 발생하는 ROS는 식물의 방어기작으로 중요하며, 특히 아미노산의 하나인 methionine은 ROS에 의해 산화되어 methionine sulfoxide로 변화될 수 있다. 식물병원균은 식물체로 부터의 ROS에 의한 산화반응을 회피하기 위해 methionine sulfoxide reductase B (MSRB)와 같은 항산화 효소를 가지는데 본 연구에서는 벼도열병균에서의 MSRB 유전자를 동정하고 분자적 특성을 살펴보았다. MSRB 유전자는 벼도열병균의 게놈 상에 단일 유전자로 존재하며 과산화수소 처리에 의해 유전자발현이 다소 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 이러한 결과로 MSRB 유전자는 벼도열병균의 항산화 기작에 관여할 가능성이 높다고 판단된다.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.295-301
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• 2006

본 실험은 육계에서의 Marek's disease(MD) 백신에 대한 안전성과 효용성을 국내에 기 도입된 18일령 계란에서의 백신 접종 방법(In-Ovo vaccination)을 이용하여 평가하고자 실시하였다. 육계에서의 MD 오염율은 nested PCR을 이용하였으며 백신 접종군과 비접종군간의 생산성 차이를 출하 일령, 평균출하체중, 출하율, 사료 효율을 기본으로 하는 생산 지수를 측정하여 비교하였다. 백신에 의한 면역 억제 현상을 파악하기 위하여 접종 농장에서 채취한 혈청에서의 항체 역가수준과 F낭의 무게 변화를 검사하였다. 국내 육계에서의 MD 발생율을 파악하기 위하여 nested PCR을 실시한 결과 조사 대상 농장 중 26.09%가 오염되었으며, 백신 접종 농장과 비접종 농장간의 생산 지수의 차이는 통계학적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다. 그러나 MDV 오염군에서의 MD 백신 접종 농장의 생산 지수가 비접종 농장보다 높아 간접적으로 효과가 있음이 인정되었다. 면역 억제여부를 파악하기 위한 검사에서는 두 그룹 간 B/B ratio 차이는 없었으나 두 계군 모두 출하 시 심한 위축을 보여주어 혈청 검사 성적과 연계하여 볼 때 국내 육계 농장에서의 IBD 감염이 만연되어 있다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구를 통해서 국내 육계에서의 MDV 오염율이 파악되었으며, In-Ovo 백신 접종에 의한 MD 백신 접종은 안전성에 있어서는 별다른 문제가 없었으나 효능면에 있어서는 MD 야외감염율이 낮고 IBD와 같은 면역 억제 질병의 감염이 만연되어 있어 정확한 평가가 되지 않아 앞으로 후속 연구가 진행되어야 할 것으로 판단되었다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.255-261
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• 2006

Experimental animals have been used to biological and medical purposes and the animals must be, for these purposes, healthy and clean to microbial infection. However, the animals can be easily exposed to pathogenic microorganism via several routes. Of the routes, environmental conditions are the most important factors to keep the animals healthy and clean, especially air condition. Monitoring of air-condition has been required to keep the animal healthy and clean. However, any guideline is not available for experimental conditions with pigs. Therefore, the sampling times and points were compared in different conditions to establish an optimal protocol for monitoring of air borne bacteria. Tryptic soy agar(TSA), blood agar containing 5% defibrinated sheep blood and Sabraud dextrose agar(SDA) were used as media to capture total bacteria, pathogenic bacteria and fungi, respectively. Two methods, compulsive capture using an air-sampler and capturing fall-down bacteria were used to capture the microorganisms in the air. The points and time of capturing were different at each experiment. Air borne microorganisms were captured at three and five points in the open and closed equipments, respectively. Air was collected using an air-sampler for 1 min and 5 min and the agar plates as open status were left from 30 min to 2hr. At first, we monitored an experimental laboratory which dealt with several pathogenic bacteria and then, a protocol obtained from the investigation was applied to open or close experimental conditions with pigs. Number of bacteria was high from 10:00 to 15:00, especially on 13:30-15:30 but sharply decreased after 17:00. The tendency of the number of bacteria was similar between two methods even though the absolute number was higher with air sampler. Critical difference in the number of cells was observed at 5 min with air sampler and 2 hr with fall-down capturing method. However, 1 min with air sampler and 1 hr with fall-down capturing were the best condition to identify bacterial species collected from the air. Number of bacteria were different depending on the sampling points in closed condition but not in opened condition. Based on our results, a guide-line was suggested for screening air-borne microorganism in the experimental conditions with pigs.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.131-132
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• 1995

After studing of viewpoint of surgical disease in seven medical books related with Ju Dan Gye(朱丹溪) among four eminent physicians in the Jin and Yuan dynasties(金元四大家) I get conclsion as following. 1. Studied surgical diseases are total 40 kinds. 2. In 40 kinds surgical diseaes, case of having theory are 20 kinds, cases of having no theory and having only treatement by medicine are 20 kinds. 3. In therapy, cases that mainly use a method to eliminate pathogenic factors are 27 kinds; Acute mastitis(乳癰), Deep-seated mammary abscess(내巖), Acute appendicitis(陽癰), Bone cellulitis(附骨疽), Carbuncle of the lower abdomen near external genitalia(便毒), Leprosy(癩風), Macule(斑), Rash(疹), Urticaria(은疹), Scrofula(나역), Stagnant plegm(結核), Goiter andtumer(영유), Erysipelas(丹), Furuncle(정瘡), Scabies(疥瘡), Chancre(下疳瘡), Syphilitic skin disease(樣梅瘡), Incised wound (金瘡), Dermatopathy of lower limb and heel(脚足部瘡), Pemphigus(天疱瘡), Itching eruption due to blood-heat or wind heat(血風瘡), Dermatopathy of head(頭面瘡), Scald and burn(湯火瘡), Tetanus(破傷風) , Ecthyma(염瘡), Fistula(久漏瘡), Tinea(癬瘡), Cases that mainly use external therapy are 5 kinds; Rhagades of hand and foot(手足군裂), Vulvar ulceration(婦人陰瘡), Chilblain(凍瘡), Rabies(풍狗咬), Tinea capitis(白禿瘡), Cases that mainly use a reinforcing method are 4 kinds; Internal deep-rooted carbuncle(內疽), Pruritus and dryness of skin(皮膚乾燥), Anul fistula(漏瘡), Macule Caused by disorder of internal organ(內傷發斑), Cases that mainly use eliminating first and then reinforcing are 2 kinds; Pyogenic infection and ulcerous disease of slin( 疽瘡상癰疽瘡瘍), Lung abscess(肺癰), Case that mainly uses reinforcement and elimination in combination is only Haemorroid(痔瘡). Case divided into two groups that are reinforcing method and a method to eliminate pathogenic factor is only Trauma(打撲). Case that have no treatment by medicine is only Abscess of the scrotum(囊癰). 4. In 40 kinds surgical diseases, we can know that except a few important surgical diseases, Ju Dan Gye haven't distinguished viewpoint in many surgical diseases, because there are many cases that have no theory and have only simple treatment of medicine, and that mainly use a method to eliminate pathogenic factors and external therapy. 5. Representative theory of Ju Dan Gye, nourishing Yin and extinguishing fire(滋陰降火), has little effect on therapy of surgical disease. We need to try statistical division of internal and external remedy in the future, and by studing of surgical disase in medical books related with four eminent physicians in the Jin and Yuan dynasties, I think we can see their viewpoint of surgical disease.