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2,3,5,4'-Tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-Glucoside modulated human umbilical vein endothelial cells injury under oxidative stress

  • Guo, Yan;Fan, Wenxue;Cao, Shuyu;Xie, Yuefeng;Hong, Jiancong;Zhou, Huifen;Wan, Haitong;Jin, Bo
    • The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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    • 제24권6호
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    • pp.473-479
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    • 2020
  • Endothelial cell injury is a major contributor to cardiovascular diseases. The 2,3,5,4'-Tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-Glucoside (TSG) contributes to alleviate human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) injury through mechanisms still know a little. This study aims to clarify the TSG effects on gene expression (mRNA and microRNA) related to oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum stress induced by H2O2 in HUVECs. We found that TSG significantly reduced the death rate of cells and increased intracellular superoxide dismutase activity. At qRT-PCR, experimental data showed that TSG significantly counteracted the expressions of miR-9-5p, miR-16, miR-21, miR-29b, miR-145-5p, and miR-204-5p. Besides, TSG prevented the expression of ATF6 and CHOP increasing. In contrast, TSG promoted the expression of E2F1. In conclusion, our results point to the obvious protective effect of TSG on HUVECs injury induced by H2O2, and the mechanism may through miR16/ATF6/ E2F1 signaling pathway.

Expression of miR-29a in whole Blood of Patients with Colorectal Neoplasm

  • Hwang, Dasom;Kim, Dahye;Chang, Yunhee;Hirgo, Workneh Korma;Lee, Hyeyoung
    • 대한의생명과학회지
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    • 제27권4호
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    • pp.216-222
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    • 2021
  • Colorectal cancer (CRC) is major cancer with high incidence and mortality worldwide. It is known that most CRCs arise from precursor adenomatous polyps (APs). Recently, microRNA (miRNA) has been proposed as a biomarker for various cancers including CRC. In this study, the expression patterns of miR-29a in the whole blood (WB) of CRC, AP, and control groups were analyzed by reverse transcriptase-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) to evaluate the expression level of miR-29a in patients with colorectal neoplasm (CRN) including CRC and AP. As a result, the relative expression of miR-29a was significantly decreased in the patients with CRN compared to the control group (P<0.001). The results were in agreement with previous in vitro cell studies and studies that used tissue and feces samples, suggesting that miR-29a in WB may be useful in demonstrating the status of colorectal tissue. Additionally, we divided the control group into healthy control (HC) without any colorectal symptoms and non-tumor control (NTC) with colorectal symptoms but without any CRN. And then the relative expression of miR-29a was also significantly decreased in the NTC group compared to the HC group (P<0.001). Therefore, our study revealed that miR-29a can differentiate patients with CRN from HC group, but they are also involved in the early stage of inflammatory response and cannot be specific biomarkers for CRN.

The Effect of Scalp Acupuncture and rTMS on Neuromotor Function in Photothrombotic Stroke Rat Model

  • Jong-Seong Park;Eun-Jong Kim;Min-Keun Song;Jung-Kook Kim;Ganbold Selenge;Sam-Gyu Lee
    • 대한의생명과학회지
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    • 제29권4호
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    • pp.263-273
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    • 2023
  • This study aimed to investigate effect of scalp acupuncture (SA) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) intervention on neuromotor function in photothrombotic cerebral infarction (PCI) rat model. Sixty male SD rats were used. PCI was induced on M1 cortex of right frontal lobe. SA was performed at the Qianding (GV21), Xuanli (GB6) acupoints of ipsilesional M1. Low-frequency rTMS was delivered to contralesional M1. All rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: group A, normal (n, 15); group B, PCI without any stimulation intervention (n, 15); group C, PCI with SA (n, 15); group D, PCI with rTMS (n, 15). Rota-rod test and Ladder rung walking test (LWT) were done weekly for 8 weeks after PCI. SA or rTMS was started from post-PCI 4th day as protocol for 8 weeks. H/E stain and IHC were done. Western blot and qRT-PCR study were performed for MAP2 and BDNF from ipsilesional M1 peri-infarction tissue. Brain MRI study was conducted to quantify the volume of cerebral infarction. As a result, left forelimb and hindlimb function significantly improved more in group C and D than control group, with expressed more BDNF and MAP2. And brain MRI showed focal infarction of right M1 after PCI, and infarction volume progressively decreased in group C and D than group B from post-PCI 5th to 8th week. SA or rTMS was more effective than no intervention group on neuromotor function of PCI rat model. The functional recovery was associated with stimulation intervention-related neurogenesis.

Expression of IL-17 Homologs and Their Receptors in the Synovial Cells of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

  • Hwang, Sue-Yun;Kim, Ho-Youn
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • 제19권2호
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    • pp.180-184
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    • 2005
  • IL-17 is a major proinflammatory cytokine secreted by activated T-lymphocytes that accumulates in the inflamed joints of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Additional IL-17-related molecules and their receptors have been discovered and may also contribute to RA pathogenesis. We examined the expression of the prototypic IL-17 (IL-17A) and its homologs, IL-17B-F, by RT-PCR analyses of synovial fluid mononuclear cells (SFMCs) and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from RA patients. We also tested for induction of the IL-17 receptor homologs upon stimulation of the fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) of RA patients with IL-17. The patients' SFMCs expressed IL-17C, E and F in addition to IL-17A. As in the case of IL-17, IL-15 appears to be the major inducer of these homologs in RA SFMCs. We detected transcripts of IL-17R, as well as those of IL-17RB, C and D, in the FLSs of RA patients. Whereas IL-17R expression increased upon in vitro stimulation with IL-17, expression of IL-17RB, C and D was unchanged. However the possibility of cross-interaction between other IL-17 homologs and receptor isoforms remains to be investigated. Our data suggest that these additional homologs should also be considered as targets for immune modulation in the treatment of RA joint inflammation.

흰쥐 성상세포에서 산소농도의존성 유전자의 분리 (Isolation of a Hypoxia/Reoxygenation Regulatory Factor in Rat Astrocytes)

  • 박정애;송현석;이혜신;김규원
    • 약학회지
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    • 제50권2호
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    • pp.124-128
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    • 2006
  • Astrocyte has emerged as an active regulator of brain function, which connects between blood vessels and neurons as well as is a structural component of the blood-brain barrier, From its structural characteristics, astrocyte seems to sensitively respond to oxygen tension, and, in turn, generate diverse cellular cascades. Therefore, to reveal astrocytlc events by oxygen change, we screened genes whose expressions are upregulated under reoxygenation after hypoxic stress using cDNA representational difference analysis (RDA) technique. Meteorin that regulates glial differentiation was isolated from primary cultured rat astrocytes as a hypoxia/reoxygenation regulatory factor. We cloned rat version of Meteorin (rMe-teorin) and determined full-size sequences of rMeteorin. In addition, RT-PCR analysis revealed that Meteorin was increased under reoxygenation in astrocytes and highly expressed in the developing brain. Collectively, these results suggest that Meteorin may regulate astrocyte-mediated effects in response to the change of oxygen tension in the pathophysiological states.

황기 메탄올 추출물이 HaCaT 세포에서 Hyaluronic acid 생성에 미치는 영향 (The effect of Astragalus membranaceus methanol extract on hyaluronic acid production in HaCaT cells)

  • 이평재;김희택;윤경섭;박현철;하헌용
    • 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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    • 제26권1호
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    • pp.75-81
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    • 2013
  • Objectives: Hyaluronic acid, high molecular glycosaminoglycan, exists in extracellular matrix of tissue, especially, in skin and has been known to be deeply involved in skin hydration. In this study, we investigated the effect of methanol extract of Hwang-gi, Astragalus membranaceus root, on hyaluronic acid production in human keratinocyte HaCaT cells. Methods: We determined hyaluronic acid synthase 2 gene expression and hyaluronic acid production in HaCaT cells by using RT-PCR and ELISA, respectively. Results: Hwang-gi extract didn't show the toxicity to HaCaT cells within the treated concentration and increased the hyaluronic acid synthase 2 gene expression and hyaluronic acid production. Conclusions: Hyaluronic acid production increased by Hwang-gi could be, partially, contribute to the moisturing effect in skin by it.

MOK, a Pharmacopuncture Medicine, Reduces Inflammatory Response through Inhibiting the Proinflammatory Cytokine Production in LPS-stimulated Mouse Peritoneal Macrophages

  • Hwang, Ji Hye;Hwang, Min Sub;Park, Yong-ki
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • 제34권1호
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    • pp.11-21
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    • 2017
  • Objectives : In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects of MOK, a pharmacopuncture medicine, in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated mouse peritoneal macrophages. Methods : Peritoneal macrophages were isolated from ICR mice. Primary macrophages were treated with MOK extract (1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg/ml) for 30 min and then stimulated with LPS ($1{\mu}g/ml$) for the indicated times. Cytotoxicity was measured using MTT and LDH assays. Nitric oxide (NO) production in culture supernatants was measured using the Griess assay. The mRNA expression of iNOS, COX-2, proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-$1{\beta}$, and IL-6) and antioxidant enzymes (HO-1 and MnSOD) was measured by RT-PCR. Results : Treatment with MOK extract (2.5, 5, and 10 mg/ml) significantly decreased LPS-induced NO production in peritoneal macrophages through inhibition of iNOS expression. The expression of COX-2, TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-$1{\beta}$, and IL-6 mRNA was also decreased in LPS-stimulated macrophages upon treatment with MOK extract. MOK treatment also increased the expression of HO-1 and MnSOD mRNA in macrophages. Conclusion : These results indicate that MOK exerts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects by regulating the transcription levels of inflammatory mediators and antioxidant proteins in activated macrophages.

Ginkgolide B Modulates BDNF Expression in Acute Ischemic Stroke

  • Wei, Hu;Sun, Tao;Tian, Yanghua;Wang, Kai
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제60권4호
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    • pp.391-396
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    • 2017
  • Objective : To investigate the neuroprotective effects of Ginkgolide B (GB) against ischemic stroke-induced injury in vivo and in vitro, and further explore the possible mechanisms concerned. Methods : Transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO) mice and oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R)-treated N2a cells were used to explore the neuroprotective effects of GB. The expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) was detected via Western blot and qRT-PCR. Results : GB treatment (4 mg/kg, i. p., bid) significantly reduced neurological deficits, water content, and cerebral infarct volume in tMCAO mice. GB also significantly increased Bcl-2/Bax ratio, reduced the expression of caspase-3, and protected against OGD/R-induced neuronal apoptosis. Meanwhile, GB caused the up-regulation of BDNF protein in vivo and in vitro. Conclusion : Our data suggest that GB might protect the brain against ischemic insult partly via modulating BDNF expression.

인돌의 항균 효과에 의한 Pantoea agglomerans의 바이오필름 생성 억제 조절에 관한 연구 (Study on the Control of Biofilm Formation Inhibition on Pantoea agglomerans by Anti-bacterial Effect of Indole)

  • 진슬;양웅석;황철원;이재용
    • 한국환경과학회지
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    • 제30권5호
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    • pp.369-378
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    • 2021
  • In this study, we investigated the effects of indole on biofilm formation inhibition in Pantoea agglomerans (P. agglomerans). In the biofilm growth assay, indole inhibited biofilm formation across all the growth time. Depending on biofilm growth stage, indole exhibited biofilm inhibition and anti-bacterial effects on planktonic cells. Through the analysis of the proportion rate between biofilm and Colony Forming Units (CFU) and inhibition rate of indole, we confirmed that depending on the biofilm stage of P. agglomerans, indole treatment timing was more important than the treatment duration. By comparing gene expression rates through rt-qPCR P.agglomerans affected by indole was found to significantly change quorum sensing (pagI/R) and indole transportation (bssS) gene expressions. Throughout all, indole exhibited both antimicrobial and anti-biofilm effects on P. agglomerans. In addition, we confirmed the anti-biofilm effects of indole on mature biofilm. In conclusion, indole as a signal molecule, can exhibit anti-biofilm effects through bacterial quorum sensing inhibition and indole affects. Therefore, indole can regulate biofilm bacteria especially gram-negative opportunistic pathogens.

GM 격리포장 내 고추에서 분리한 Cucumber mosaic virus 분리주들의 외피단백질 유전자 비교 (Comparative Analysis of Coat Protein Gene of Isolates of Cucumber mosaic virus Isolated from Pepper Plants in Two GMO Environmental Risk Assessment Fields)

  • 홍진성;박호섭;류기현;최장경
    • 식물병연구
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    • 제15권3호
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    • pp.165-169
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    • 2009
  • 남양주와 안성의 GM 고추 격리포장에서 모자이크 병징이 뚜렷한 이병주들로부터 바이러스를 채집하여 그 특성을 조사하였다. CMV RNA3의 외피단백질 유전자를 포함하는 3' 말단 부분에 대한 특이 프라이머를 이용하여 RT-PCR을 실시한 결과, 예상되었던 약 950 bp의 밴드가 확인되었다. 이 PCR 산물을 이용하여 클로닝을 실시하였으며 분석된 외피단백질유전자 염기서열을 토대로 기존에 알려진 Fny-CMV 외피단백질유전자 염기서열과 비교하였다. 남양주와 안성에서 채집된 각 분리주들은 Fny-CMV 염기서열과의 상동성에 있어 특별한 차이를 보이지 않았지만 염기서열을 이용한 계통발생분석에서는 두 지역간 CMV가 확연히 다른 그룹으로 나타났다. 한편, 분리된 각 CMV의 외피단백질유전자 염기서열을 통해 확인된 아미노산서열과 Fny-CMV의 외피단백질 아미노산 서열을 비교한 결과, 남양주에서 분리된 CMV가 96.8%에서 97.3%의 유사성을 보인 반면, 안성의 고추포장에서 분리된 CMV는 95.9%에서 96.8%의 유사성을 보였다. 특히 남양주에서 분리된 CMV와 Fny-CMV 모두 88번째 잔기에서 Lysine(K)을 포함하지만 안성에서 분리된 CMV는 Arginine(R)을 포함하였으며, 91번째 잔기에서 전자는 Leucine(L)을 포함하지만 후자는 Valine(V)을 포함하는 것이 확인되었다. 이 같은 결과를 종합해볼 때, 남양주와 안성의 고추에서 각각 분리된 CMV는 서로 다른 지역적 특색을 나타내는 것으로 확인되었다.