Effects of BCG infection on Schultz - Dale reaction , Allergen - specific IgE levels , and Th2 immune response in sensitized rats

(Young Il I . Koh),(In Seon S . Choi),(Won Young Kim),(Hyun Chul Lee),(Jong Un Lee) 대한내과학회 2001 The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine Vol.16 No.3

N/A Background: BCG, a potent inducer of Th1 immune response, has been suggested to suppress Th2 response which is known to mediate IgE-mediated allergic disorders, in particular allergic asthma. Schultz-Dale reaction is known to be a model of IgE-mediated hypersensitivity. This study was done to investigate whether BCG infection suppresses the Schultz-Dale reaction by inhibiting Th2 response and allergen-specific IgE production. Methods: Twenty-four Sprague-Dawley rats were sensitized and provoked with ovalbumin (OVA). A pretreatment of 6×104 colony forming units of BCG or saline was done 7 days before sensitization. The Schultz-Dale reaction was represented as tracheal smooth muscle contractions to 50μg/mL OVA challenge in vitro. Serum OVA-specific IgE levels and IFN-γand IL-4 concentrations in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were measured. Results: The Schultz-Dale reaction and serum OVA-specific IgE levels were significantly decreased in BCG infected and OVA sensitized rats compared with only sensitized rats (p<0.01 and p<0.05, respectively). As compared with only sensitized rats, IL-4 concentration and a ratio of IFN-γ:IL-4 in BCG infected and OVA sensitized rats were significantly decreased (p<0.001) and increased (p<0.05), respectively. The Schultz-Dale reaction was correlated with OVA-specific IgE levels (r=0.50, p<0.05), IL-4 concentration (r=0.69, p<0.001), and ratio of IFN-:IL-4(r=-0.44, p<0.05). OVA-specific IgE levels were correlated with IL-4 concentration (r=0.61, p<0.01) and ratio of IFN-γ:IL-4(r=-0.48, p<0.05). Conclusion: These findings suggest that BCG infection prior to allergen sensitization may inhibit Schultz-Dale reaction developed in the sensitized rat tracheal smooth muscle via the suppressive effects of Th2 immune response and allergen-specific IgE production.

Glucocorticoid-induced tumor necrosis factor receptor–related protein co-stimulation facilitates tumor regression by inducing IL-9–producing helper T cells

Kim, Il-Kyu,Kim, Byung-Seok,Koh, Choong-Hyun,Seok, Jae-Won,Park, Jun-Seok,Shin, Kwang-Soo,Bae, Eun-Ah,Lee, Ga-Eun,Jeon, Hyewon,Cho, Jaebeom,Jung, Yujin,Han, Daehee,Kwon, Byoung S,Lee, Ho-Young,Chung, Nature Publishing Group, a division of Macmillan P 2015 Nature medicine Vol.21 No.9

<P>T cell stimulation via glucocorticoid-induced tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR)-related protein (GITR) elicits antitumor activity in various tumor models; however, the underlying mechanism of action remains unclear. Here we demonstrate a crucial role for interleukin (IL)-9 in antitumor immunity generated by the GITR agonistic antibody DTA-1. IL-4 receptor knockout (Il4ra(-/-)) mice, which have reduced expression of IL-9, were resistant to tumor growth inhibition by DTA-1. Notably, neutralization of IL-9 considerably impaired tumor rejection induced by DTA-1. In particular, DTA-1-induced IL-9 promoted tumor-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) responses by enhancing the function of dendritic cells in vivo. Furthermore, GITR signaling enhanced the differentiation of IL-9-producing CD4(+) T-helper (T(H)9) cells in a TNFR-associated factor 6 (TRAF6)- and NF-kappa B-dependent manner and inhibited the generation of induced regulatory T cells in vitro. Our findings demonstrate that GITR co-stimulation mediates antitumor immunity by promoting T(H)9 cell differentiation and enhancing CTL responses and thus provide a mechanism of action for GITR agonist-mediated cancer immunotherapies.</P>

TLR4, 5, and 9 Agonists Inhibit Murine Airway Invariant Natural Killer T Cells in an IL-12-Dependent Manner

Jae-Uoong Shim,Joon Haeng Rhee,Young-Il Koh 대한천식알레르기학회 2012 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.4 No.5

Purpose: Invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells may play an important role in the pathogenesis of asthma in mice and humans. Thus, an agent that modulates the function of iNKT cells may have therapeutic potential to control asthma. We hypothesized that lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-, flagellin-, or CpG-induced changes in the cytokine milieu may modify and even inhibit the function of airway iNKT cells in asthma. Methods: Because increased α-galactosylceramide (GalCer)-induced airway hyperreactivity (AHR) reflects the presence of airway iNKT cells, α-GalCer-induced AHR, as well as inflammatory cells and cytokines in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid, were determined 24 hours after in vivo treatment with LPS, flagellin, or CpG in naïve BALB/c mice. Intracellular IL-4 and IFN-γ were measured in spleen iNKT cells after in vitro treatment with LPS, flagellin, or CpG. A role for IL-12 following the treatments was determined. Results: Intranasal administration of LPS, flagellin, or CpG reduced development of α-GalCer-induced AHR, eosinophilic airway inflammation, and Th1 and Th2 cytokine responses in BAL fluid, while producing IL-12 in BAL fluid. Intraperitoneal administration of IL-12 mAb blocked the suppressive effect of LPS, flagellin, or CpG. In vitro treatment with LPS, flagellin, or CpG reduced production of IL-4 and IFN-γ from α-GalCer-stimulated spleen iNKT cells; these effects were ameliorated by addition of anti-IL-12 mAb. Conclusions: TLR4, 5,and 9 agonists may suppress the function of airway and spleen iNKT cells via IL-12-dependent mechanisms. Anergy of iNKT cells by IL-12 might play a role in suppression by these TLR agonists.

Early Phase of UVB - induced GM - CSF Upregulation in Epithelial Cell Line is not Totally Dependent on IL - 1α

Park, Kyoung Chan,Kim, Kyu Han,Ahn, Jong Seong,Chung, Jin Ho,Youn, Jai Il,Whang, Ji Hwan,Youn, Sang Woong,Kim, Young Gull,Koh, Woo Seok,Jung, Hyun Chae 대한피부과학회 1997 Annals of Dermatology Vol.9 No.4

Backgrounds : It was demonstrated that ultraviolet(UV) B light induces the release of IL-la in cultured human epithelial cell line and augmentation of GM-CSF production by UVB is reported to be mediated by IL-1α in the murine keratinocyte cell line Pam 212. Objective : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of UVB on kinetic profile of IL-1 and GM-CSF mRNA expression and to see whether synthesis of GM-CSF by UVB can be completely inhibited by blocking IL-1α mediated pathway. Method : We used a competitive RT-PCR for measuring cytokine gene expression in epithelial cell line after UV radiation. Results : The IL-1α mRNA increased as early as 1h after UV irradiation, and then decreased at 3h after the irradiation. Thereafter, the response of IL-1α mRNA was upregulated with a second peak at 6h after the UV irradiation. However, mRNA for GM-CSF increased at 1h after UV light exposure and anti-IL-1α antibodies could only partially inhibit UV-augmented GMCSF production. Conclusion : UVB induced GM-CSF production seemed to be mainly mediated by UVB induced IL-1α but these results suggest that UVB may also induce GM-CSF production through an IL-1α independent pathway.

Hair-Loss Preventing Effect of Grateloupia elliptica

( Jung Il Kang ),( Sang Cheol Kim ),( Sang Chul Han ),( Hye Jin Hong ),( You Jin Jeon ),( Bo Ra Kim ),( Young Sang Koh ),( Eun Sook Yoo ),( Hee Kyoung Kang ) 한국응용약물학회 2012 Biomolecules & Therapeutics(구 응용약물학회지) Vol.20 No.1

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Grateloupia elliptica, a seaweed native to Jeju Island, Korea, on the prevention of hair loss. When immortalized rat vibrissa dermal papilla cells were treated with extract of G. elliptica, the proliferation of dermal papilla cells significantly increased. In addition, the G. elliptica extract significantly inhibited the activity of 5α-reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a main cause of androgenetic alopecia. On the other hand, the G. elliptica extract promoted PGE2 production in HaCaT cells in a dose-dependent manner. The G. elliptica extract exhibited particularly high inhibitory effect on LPS-stimulated IL-12, IL-6, and TNF-α production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated bone marrow-derived dendritic cells. The G. elliptica extract also showed inhibitory activity against Pityrosporum ovale, a main cause of dandruff. These results suggest that G. elliptica extract has the potential to treat alopecia via the proliferation of dermal papilla, 5α-reductase inhibition, increase of PGE2 production, decrease of LPS-stimulated pro-inflammatory cytokines and inhibitory activity against Pityrosporum ovale.

태반 영양모세포주의 혈관내피성장인자 분비에 미치는 Th1형 사이토카인들의 영향

정인배(In Bai Chung),최선주(Sun Ju Choi),홍민(Min Hong),최현일(Hyun Il Choi),이영심(Young Sim Lee),고춘명(Choon Myung Koh),박주영(Joo Young Park) 대한산부인과학회 2001 Obstetrics & Gynecology Science Vol.44 No.5

N/A Embryo implantation and development are critically dependent upon the regulation of angiogenesis and adequate immunologic acceptance. These local angiogenesis and vascular permeability are regulated by the interaction between fetal trophoblast, uterine decidua, and endothelial cells through the key mediator, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Problem : The mechanism through which VEGF regulation occurs at the feto-maternal interface is poorly understood. The Th1 type cytokines are known to be harmful to the successful maintenance of early pregnancy at the feto-maternal interface. Objective : To clarify whether the Th1 type cytokines could be involved in the regulation of VEGF secretion at the feto-maternal interface. Method of Study : we investigated the effects of Th1 type cytokines on VEGF secretion in human first trimester trophoblast cell-line by using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results : The trophoblast cells expressed VEGF constitutively and the main isoforms were VEGF121 and VEGF165. When cultured in the presence of IFN-γ or IL-2, VEGF secretion was most significantly increased by IFN-γ treatment but not affected by IL-2 treatment. The level of intracellular VEGF was also increased by IFN-γ treatment. Conclusion : These results suggest that IFN-γ, despite of harmful Th1 type cytokine to the maintenance of early pregnancy, may regulate the production of VEGF in early gestational trophoblasts.

線型 位相 特性을 지닌 多重 노치필터의 具現

고광식,박용완,김영모,이건일 경북대학교 공과대학 1985 工大硏究誌 Vol.14 No.-

The purpose of this paper is to advocate a simple approach for realizing a real time linear-phased multiple notch filter(MNF) using a modified concept of the MFIR(multiplicative finite impulse response) filter. It is shown that the proposed MNF is quite effective for eliminating low frequencies and their harmonics, and also for offering an economical solution because it requires no multipliers and uses limited adders and memories. In this paper, we will describe the theoretical MNF approach, the hardware, the software and the noise analysis of the proposed MNF.

中都市와 農村地域 學童의 溶血性 連鎖球菌의 分布狀態에 關한 硏究

高春明,金命鎬,등영건,劉寬凞,朴淳一 최신의학사 1981 最新醫學 Vol.24 No.5

전두엽 상내측 신경교종의 수술 수 발생하는 운동보조영역 증후군

김재현,고영초,이채혁,권오기,최우진,박효일 인제대학교 백병원 2002 仁濟醫學 Vol.23 No.2

Objective : This retrospective study was aimed to correlate characteristic neurologic deficits of transient contralateral motor weakness with or without speech disturbance(Supplementary Motor Area, SMA syndrome) after the resection of the gliomas in the superior frontal gyrus, especially with the extent of resection of the tumors. Method : Ten patients with medial superior frontal glioma, who underwent gross total or subtotal resection of the tumor, as well as, partial or complete resection of the spolementary motor area were studied. The following parameters were evaluate 1) tumor location 2) extent of resection 3) degree and duration of postoperative deficits. Result : Postoperative neurologic deficits were transient contralateral motor weakness with or without motor dysphasia. As a whole, postsurgical SMA syndrome occurred in 3 patients out of 10 patients with medial superior frontal gliomas(30%), who underwent gross total or subtotal resection of the tumors. Motor deficits were present in 3 out of 10 patients and speech disturbances in 2 out of 3 left frontal gliomas. Recovery of neurological dysfunction was rapid occurring between the 5th 14th POD and their neurological function returned almost normal in two patients. In the remaining one patient, who had preoperative mild motor weakness showed incomplete recovery of the worsened motor weakness and newly developed speech disturbance till 1yr postoperatively. Conclusion : The postsurgical SMA syndrome in patients with glioma in the medial superior frontal gyrus was not so uncommon phenomenon and well correlated with the extent of surgical resection of the supplementary motor area. Thus, preoperative awareness and warning about the possibility of the development of this charicteristic SMA syndrome is necessary.

역형성 핍지교세포종의 임상 분석에 대한 연구

이현성,최우진,고영초,이채혁,박효일 인제대학교 백병원 2002 仁濟醫學 Vol.23 No.5

Objectives : In this study, the author reviewed the clinical features of the patients with anaplastic oligodendroglioma and evaluated the efficacy of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy as a treatment modality. The study was intended to provide the standardized treatment option for this rare disease. Methods : The author present ten cases of pathologically proven anaplastic oligodendrogliomas from 1988 to 2002. A retrospective analysis of clinical presentation. radiological and pathological features, and the effectiveness of treatment was performed and the factors affecting prognosis were investigated. Fesults : The ten patients comprised of four males and six females. The mean age at diagnosis was 34.4 (8-70). The mean follow-up duration was 40.5 months. and two patents died of tumor progression during the follow-up(70, 86 months, respectively). The most common presenting symptom was seizure(70%). All patients underwent surgery and the tumors were removed as much as possible. Postoperatively, Radiation therapy was applied to seven patients. and PCV(procarbazine CCNU-vincristine) based chemotherapeutic agent was administered to five patients. Total removal was achieved in five cases and subtotal removal was possible in the rest. In the group with PCV therapy, complete remission was observed in two, partial remission, stable disease, and disease progression to death in one, respectively. The patients well tolerated the toxicity of chemotherapy. During the follow-up, tumor recurrences were observed in four patients, and they were treated with additional operations and/or chemotherapy. Mixed anaplastic oligoastrocytoma showed earlier recurrence than anaplastic oligodendrogliomas in this study(P=0.014), but the other clinical factors and treatment modalities were not related to the time of recurrence of the tumor. Conclusions : In this study, the authors confirmed the good response of postoperative radiological treatment and chemotherapy in patients with anaplastic oligodendroglioma. PCV chemotherapy should be considered as primary treatment method for the patients with anaplastic oligodendroglioma.