A microfluidic electrochemical aptasensor for enrichment and detection of bisphenol A.

Kashefi-Kheyrabadi, Leila,Kim, Junmoo,Gwak, Hogyeong,Hyun, Kyung-A.,Bae, Nam Ho,Lee, Seok Jae,Jung, Hyo-Il Elsevier 2018 Biosensors & bioelectronics Vol.117 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Bisphenol A (BPA) is an organic monomer used to make common consumer goods such as plastic containers, sports equipment, and cosmetics which are heavily produced worldwide. A growing interest has been drawn to general public as BPA is one of the major endocrine disrupting chemicals threating human health. To date, numerous BPA sensors have been attempted to be developed but important challenges still remained such as limited linearity range, easy to use, and long term response time. To address the present issues, a microfluidic channel should be integrated into an electrochemical aptasensor and it is called Geometrically Activated Surface Interaction (GASI) chip. The vigorous generation of the micro-vortex in the GASI fluidic chamber provides the high collision chances between BPA and anti-BPA aptamer (BPAPT) and consequently more BPA molecules can be captured on the aptasensor surface, which finally results in high sensitivity of the aptasensor. To construct the integrated aptasensor, a miniaturized gold electrode is fabricated using shadow mask and e-beam evaporation process. Afterward, BPAPT is immobilized on a nanostructured gold electrode via thiol chemistry, and other terminus of the aptamer is labeled with a ferrocene (Fc) redox probe. Then, the microfluidic channel is mounted over the miniaturized gold electrode to introduce and enrich BPA to the aptasensor. Upon the specific interaction between BPA and its aptamer, configuration of aptamer is changed so that Fc tag approaches to the electrode surface and direct oxidation signal of Fc and BPA are followed as analytical signals. The unique microfluidic integrated electrochemical aptasensor delivers a wide linear dynamic range over 5 × 10<SUP>–12</SUP> to 1 × 10<SUP>−9</SUP> M, with a limit of detection 2 × 10<SUP>–13</SUP> M. This aptasensor provides a precise platform for simple, selective and more importantly rapid detection of BPA. Such kind of sensing platforms can serve as a fertile ground for designing miniaturized portable sensors.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> GASI generates micro-vortex resulting in enhanced capture of BPA and subsequently enhanced sensitivity of the aptasensor. </LI> <LI> The aptasensor has low LOD, wide linear dynamic range and good response time compared to conventional aptasensors. </LI> </UL> </P>

Echinostome Infections in the Striped-Field Mouse, Apodemus agrarius, and the Ussuri White-Toothed Shrew, Crocidura lasiura, Caught Near the Demilitarized Zone, Gyeonggi-do (Province), Republic of Korea

Jong-Yil Chai,Jae-Hwan Park,Bong-Kwang Jung,Sang-Mee Guk,Jae-Lip Kim,Eun-Hee Shin,Terry A. Klein,Heung-Chul Kim,Sung-Tae Chong,Luck Ju Baek,Jin-Won Song 대한기생충학열대의학회 2009 The Korean Journal of Parasitology Vol.47 No.3

A total of 1,498 small mammals (rodents and insectivores), including Apodemus agrarius (n = 1,366), Crocidura lasiura (54), Mus musculus (32), Micronytus fortis (28), Eothenomys regulus (9), Micronys minutes (6), and Cricetulus triton (3), were live-trapped in Gyeonggi-do (Province) (Paju-si, Pocheon-gun, and Yeoncheon-gun) near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) from December 2004 to September 2005. A. agrarius was found to be infected with 3 species of echinostomes (Echinostoma hortense, Echinostoma cinetorchis, and Euparyphium murinum), while C. lasiura was infected with 1 species (Echinochasmus japonicas) of echinostome. Other mammals were free from echinostome infections. Total 16 E. hortense were detected in 7 (0.5%) mice, 9 E. cinetorchis from 5 (0.4%), and 3 E. murinum from 2 (0.1%) out of 1.366 A. agrarius examined. E. japonicus was found only in 1 (1.9%; total 3 specimens) C. lasiura. These results demonstrate that A. agrarius and C. lasiura, inhabiting near the DMZ of Gyeonggi-do serve as the natural definitive hosts for several species of echinostomes, although their infection rates are low. This is the first record of natural infections of A. agrarius with E. cinetorchis and C. lasiura with E. japonicus in the Republic of Korea.

흉부 방사선 치료후 완전방실차단증과 양측 관동맥구 협착증을 보인 1예

고경환,김정경,이수금,윤재형,조성제,이상훈,홍석근,현민수,황흥곤,김명아,박성훈 대한내과학회 1997 대한내과학회지 Vol.53 No.3S

We have experienced a case of radiation-induced coronary biostial stenosis presented with recurrent syncopal attack, which was confirmed by coronary angiography and pathologic findings. A 60 year-old woman was admitted with the symptoms of recurrent syncopal attack. She had a history of radiation therapy of the chest for lung neoplasm 15 years ago. Initial electrocardiogram showed transient high-degree A-V block followed by third-degree atrioventricular block which was associated with syncope. Echocardiography revealed mild aortic regurgitation without left ventricular dysfunction. The coronary angiogram revealed biostial stenosis of coronary arteries. Initial cardiac symptom subsided after temporary pacemaker implantation. She had a coronary bypass graft surgery on both coronary arteries using saphenous vein. Biopsy findings showed mild fibrosis with intimal thickening of coronary artery.

석회유담즙증 1예

이지아,김도영,정혜경,문일환,신수연,곽재진 梨花女子大學校 醫科大學 醫科學硏究所 2003 EMJ (Ewha medical journal) Vol.26 No.1

Milk of calcium bile or limy bile is a rare disorder in which the gallbladder lumen is filled with a thick, paste-like, radio-opaque material. Churchman first reported a case of curious deposition of calcium salts within the gallbladder in 1911. Volkmann first used the term Kalkmilchgalle or "milk of calcium bile" in 1926. The radio-opaque material is almost entirely composed of calcium carbonate by weight. The mechanisms by which bile turns limy and radio-opaque or the time required for this biochemical alteration to occur are not well understood. The limy bile is found mostly in a gallbladder complicated by cholecystitis. Recently, we experienced a 33 year old woman who had a milk of calcium bile in the gallbladder lumen. We report this case with a review of literature.

수입 및 국내 유통 식품 중의 Ochratoxin A에 관한 조사연구

이동호,강민철,이선화,정동윤,김재이,김형수,김은정,유병옥,김연주,정순아,서영선,김인복,홍무기 식품의약품안전청 2001 식품의약품안전청 연보 Vol.5 No.-

곰팡이 독소 중 현재 식품골전에 r'1 등재되어 있는 ochratoxin A의 규제기준 설정에 대한 기초자료로 활용하기 위한 방안의 일찬으로 곡류, 두류, 견과류 및 장류에 있어서 ochratoxin A의 오염정도를 조사하였다. 실헐방법으로 1차 screening은 ochratoxin test t를, 최종확인은 irnrrlunoaffihie· column을 이용한 HPLC 분석법을 사용하였파. 회수율은 수수를 제외하고 모두 80%이상을 나타내었고 최저겊출 한계치는 0.Sppb였다. 총 121건(보리 9잔, 찹쌀 7건, 백미 8건, 조 9건, 수수10건, 서리태 11건, 녹두 3건, 백태 9건, 동분 5건, 팥 7건, 강낳콩 8건, 땅콩 7건, 호두 7건, 혼합장 11건, 청국장 10건)에 대하여 조사한 결과 1차 screeRing에서 39건의 양성반응을 보였으나 HPLC로 최종 확인 결과 모든 시료에서 불검출 되었다

Biological controls of Franklinella occidentalis by Amblyseius swirskii and Neoseiulus cucumeris to greenhouse grown lettuce in summer season

Jae-A Jung,Hyeong-Hwan Kim,Taek-Jun Kang,Myoung-Rae Cho,Heung-Yong Jeon,Chang-Yeul Yang 한국응용곤충학회 2010 한국응용곤충학회 학술대회논문집 Vol.2010 No.10

Lettuce was a leaf vegetable with short growing term and cold-tolerant plant. We grew it the whole year. The price of lettuce is the most expensive from July to September. But damages by lots of insect pests appear to greenhouse grown lettuce in summer season. In this study, we observed biological controls of western flower thrips(Franklinella occidentalisi) by the predator mites, Amblyseius swirskii and Neoseiulus cucumeris in lettuce greenhouse from July 7 to September 10. Hypoaspis aculerfer larvae and adults were released 30 individuals per m2 at the first one time as lettuce was planted on the greenhouse. We checked the density of F. occidentalis every 10 days on the 30 lettuce leaves. When the population of F. occidentalis reached 1~5 individuals per a leaf, A. swirskii larvae and adults were released 35 individuals per m2 at 1~3 times and Neoseiulus cucumeris larvae and adults also were released 150 individuals per m2 at 2~3 times in each lettuce greenhouse. During the high temperature season, Amblyseius swirskii was more effective biological controls of F. occidentalis than Neoseiulus cucumeris.

P183 : MicroRNA-1290 mediated cellular mechanism promotes asiatic acid induced apoptosis is in a549 non small cell lung carcinoma cells

( Ho Jung Jung ),( Min Jung Kim ),( Hae Jeong Youn ),( Nam Kyung Roh ),( Soo Young Kim ),( Yu Ri Kim ),( Yu Na Lee ),( Jae Wook Jung ),( Yang Won Lee ),( Yong Beom Choe ),( Kyu Joong Ahn ),( In Sook A 대한피부과학회 2014 대한피부과학회 학술발표대회집 Vol.66 No.2

Background: Asiatic acid is a putative anticancer agent in several types of cancer cells. Researches of its biological role in negative regulation of cell growth have focused on the extent of induction of apoptosis in a cell-type-specific manner. Objectives: To identify the mechanisms underlying asiatic acid-induced downregulation of BCL2. Methods: MicroRNA microarray analysis was used to investigate the effect of asiatic acid treatment of A549 cells on miRNA expression profiles. We used quantitative RT-PCR to confirm the asiatic acid-induced increase in miR-1290 level with primers specific for the mature miR-1290 sequence. We also assessed the effect of asiatic acid on the levels of BCL2 in A549 cells using western blot analysis. Results: We identified an important regulator of asiatic acid-induced cell death, microRNA (miR)-1290, which sensitizes cells to Asiatic acid-induced cytotoxicity and negatively regulates BCL2 expression. Asiatic acid significantly upregulated miR-1290, and asiatic acid-induced cell death was shown to be dependent on miR-1290 activity. Molecular assays demonstrated that BCL2 mRNA is a direct target of miR-1290-mediated RNA interference. Conclusion: The findings of the present study suggest that miR-1290 suppresses cell viability and cell cycle progression. Our results provide insight into miR-1290-mediated cellular mechanisms in asiatic acid-treated A549 non-small cell lung carcinoma cells.

Changes in plasma lipoxin A4, resolvins and CD59 levels after ischemic and traumatic brain injuries in rats

Jun-Sub Jung,A Ra Kho,Song Hee Lee,Bo Young Choi,Shin-Hae Kang,Jae-Young Koh,Sang Won Suh,Dong-Keun Song 대한생리학회-대한약리학회 2020 The Korean Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology Vol.24 No.2

Ischemic and traumatic brain injuries are the major acute central nervous system disorders that need to be adequately diagnosed and treated. To find biomarkers for these acute brain injuries, plasma levels of some specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs, i.e., lipoxin A4 [LXA4], resolvin [Rv] E1, RvE2, RvD1 and RvD2), CD59 and interleukin (IL)-6 were measured at 0, 6, 24, 72, and 168 h after global cerebral ischemic (GCI) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in rats. Plasma LXA4 levels tended to increase at 24 and 72 h after GCI. Plasma RvE1, RvE2, RvD1, and RvD2 levels showed a biphasic response to GCI; a significant decrease at 6 h with a return to the levels of the sham group at 24 h, and again a decrease at 72 h. Plasma CD59 levels increased at 6 and 24 h post-GCI, and returned to basal levels at 72 h post-GCI. For TBI, plasma LXA4 levels tended to decrease, while RvE1, RvE2, RvD1, and RvD2 showed barely significant changes. Plasma IL-6 levels were significantly increased after GCI and TBI, but with different time courses. These results show that plasma LXA4, RvE1, RvE2, RvD1, RvD2, and CD59 levels display differential responses to GCI and TBI, and need to be evaluated for their usefulness as biomarkers.

Transformation of Mouse Liver Cells by Methylcholanthrene Leads to Phenotypic Changes Associated with Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition

Jiyun Oh,Jae-Hwan Kwak,Do-young Kwon,A-Young Kim,Dal-Seok Oh,Nam Kyung Je,Jaewon Lee,Young-Suk Jung 한국독성학회 2014 Toxicological Research Vol.30 No.4

Environmental pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been implicated in cancer development and progression. However, the effects of PAHs on carcinogenesis are still poorly understood. Here, we characterized a mouse cancer cell line BNL 1ME A. 7R.1 (1MEA) derived by transformation of non-tumorigenic liver cell line BNL CL.2 (BNL) using 3-methylcholanthrene (3MC), a carcinogenic PAH. RT-PCR and immunoblot analysis were used to determine the expression level of mRNA and proteins, respectively. To determine functionality, cell motility was assessed in vitro using a transwell migration assay. Both mRNA and protein levels of E-cadherin were significantly decreased in 1MEA cells in comparison with BNL cells. While the expression levels of mesenchymal markers and related transcription factors were enhanced in 1MEA cells, which could lead to increase in cell motility. Indeed, we found that 7-day exposure of BNL cells to 3-MC reduced the level of the adhesion molecule and epithelial marker Ecadherin and increased reciprocally the level of the mesenchymal marker vimentin in a dose-dependent manner. Taken together, these results indicate that the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) may be activated during premalignant transformation induced by 3-MC. A mechanism study to elucidate the relation between 3-MC exposure and EMT is underway in our laboratory.

청소년 우울증 측정 및 관리를 위한 스마트폰 어플리케이션 콘텐츠 개발

박정선(Park, Jung-Sun),조재숙(Cho, Jae-Suk),함선희(Ham, Sun-Hee),박지수(Park, Ji-Soo),권정아(Gwon, Jung-A) 한국웰니스학회 2016 한국웰니스학회지 Vol.11 No.2

본 연구는 청소년 정신건강의 핵심문제 중 하나인 우울증의 측정과 관리를 위한 스마트폰 어플리케이션 콘텐츠 개발을 목적으로 하며, 이는 충남 소재 A대학의 청소년상담 관련학과, 컴퓨터공학 관련학과의 교수와 학생들의 협업으로 이루어졌다. 사용대상은 우울증의 예방 및 관리를 위해 집단상담에 참여하는 청소년들이며, 개발된 어플리케이션은 집단상담을 돕기 위해 사용될 예정이다. 콘텐츠 구성을 위해 먼저, 청소년 우울증의 발생원인과 특성, 수준측정방안, 심리치료이론을 고찰하였다. 다음으로 기존에 개발, 발표된 국내·외 어플리케이션과 선행연구를 통해 콘텐츠 내용과 실용성 등을 비교분석하였다. 이를 통해 청소년 우울증수준 측정방법으로 BDI-Ⅱ(우울척도), 심리치료 기법으로 인지행동치료, 치료 촉진방략으로 집단상담을 선정했다. 따라서 본 연구는 이에 초점을 맞춰 콘텐츠를 구성 및 개발하였으며, 개발 목적 및 실용화의 적절성 파악을 위해 청소년 5인을 대상으로 예비조사를 실시하였다. 예비조사 결과에서 제시된 제안점은 전문가와 실제 사용대상의 의견을 수렴하여 수정 보완할 예정이다. 결론적으로 본 콘텐츠는 일상성을 바탕으로 한 능동적 정서관리를 통해 효율적으로 청소년의 정신건강 웰니스를 지원할 것이다. The present study aims to develop the digital content of a smart-phone app for the measurement and management of depression – a key issue in adolescents’ mental health. This app has been developed by a psychology laboratory and a computer software engineering laboratory for an interdisciplinary convergence study. The target users of the app are adolescents who participate in group counseling for prevention and management for depression. The app is planned to be used as a tool for the group counseling. To develop the app content, we conducted a literature review. We then comparatively analyzed the key aspects of existing domestic and foreign apps designed to help for depression. The results of the analysis suggested the Beck Depression Inventory-II for the assessment method, the cognitive behavioral approach for the psychotherapeutic approach, and the group counseling that allows mutual support. Therefore, in this study, we organized and developed the app content by focusing on the identified aspects and conducted a pilot test with five adolescents to determine if the app met the development objectives. Modifications and improvements will be made based on the suggestions obtained from the pilot test and expert reviews. In conclusion, this app content is expected to enhance the wellness of adolescents effectively by improving proactive emotional management on a daily basis.