ZNF509S1 downregulates PUMA by inhibiting p53K382 acetylation and p53-DNA binding

Jeon, B.N.,Yoon, J.H.,Han, D.,Kim, M.K.,Kim, Y.,Choi, S.H.,Song, J.,Kim, K.S.,Kim, K.,Hur, M.W. Elsevier Science 2017 Biochimica et biophysica acta. Gene regulatory mec Vol.1860 No.9

Expression of the POK family protein ZNF509L, and -its S1 isoform, is induced by p53 upon exposure to genotoxic stress. Due to alternative splicing of the ZNF509 primary transcript, ZNF509S1 lacks the 6 zinc-fingers and C-terminus of ZNF509L, resulting in only one zinc-finger. ZNF509L and -S1 inhibit cell proliferation by activating p21/CDKN1A and RB transcription, respectively. When cells are exposed to severe DNA damage, p53 activates PUMA (p53-upregulated modulator of apoptosis) transcription. Interestingly, apoptosis due to transcriptional activation of PUMA by p53 is attenuated by ZNF509S1. Thus we investigated the molecular mechanism(s) underlying the transcriptional attenuation and anti-apoptotic effects of ZNF509S1. We show that ZNF509S1 modulation of p53 activity is important in PUMA gene transcription by modulating post-translational modification of p53 by p300. ZNF509S1 directly interacts with p53 and inhibits p300-mediated acetylation of p53 lysine K382, with deacetylation of p53 K382 leading to decreased DNA binding at the p53 response element 1 of the PUMA promoter. ZNF509S1 may play a role not only in cell cycle arrest, by activating RB expression, but also in rescuing cells from apoptotic death by repressing PUMA expression in cells exposed to severe DNA damage.

Enhanced adipogenic differentiation and reduced collagen synthesis induced by human periodontal ligament stem cells might underlie the negative effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein‐2 on periodontal regeneration

Song, D‐,S.,Park, J‐,C.,Jung, I‐,H.,Choi, S‐,H.,Cho, K‐,S.,Kim, C‐,K.,Kim, C‐,S. Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2011 Journal of periodontal research Vol.46 No.2

<P> <I>Song D‐S, Park J‐C, Jung I‐H, Choi S‐H, Cho K‐S, Kim C‐K, Kim C‐S. Enhanced adipogenic differentiation and reduced collagen synthesis induced by human periodontal ligament stem cells might underlie the negative effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein‐2 on periodontal regeneration. J Periodont Res 2011; 46: 193–203. © 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S</I> </P><P><B>Background and Objective: </B> Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein‐2 (rhBMP‐2) is a potent inducer for the regeneration of mineralized tissue, but has a limited effect on the regeneration of cementum and periodontal ligament (PDL). The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of rhBMP‐2 on the <I>in vitro</I> and <I>in vivo</I> biologic activity of well‐characterized human PDL stem cells (hPDLSCs) and to elucidate the underlying mechanism of minimal periodontal regeneration by rhBMP‐2.</P><P><B>Material and Methods: </B> hPDLSCs were isolated and cultured, and then transplanted into an ectopic subcutaneous mouse model using a carrier treated either with or without rhBMP‐2. Comprehensive histologic, histometric and immunohistochemical analyses were performed after an 8‐wk healing period. The effects of rhBMP‐2 on the adipogenic and osteogenic/cementogenic differentiation of hPDLSCs were also evaluated. The effect of rhBMP‐2 on both soluble and insoluble collagen synthesis was analyzed, and the expression of mRNA and protein for collagen types I, II, III and V was assessed.</P><P><B>Results: </B> In the present study, rhBMP‐2 promoted both adipogenic and osteogenic/cementogenic differentiation of hPDLSCs <I>in vitro</I>, and the <I>in vivo</I> potential of hPDLSCs to form mineralized cementum and organized PDL tissue was down‐regulated following treatment with rhBMP‐2. Collagen synthesis, which plays a crucial role in the regeneration of cementum and the periodontal attachment, was significantly reduced, with associated modification of the relevant mRNA and protein expression profiles.</P><P><B>Conclusion: </B> In summary, the findings of the present study suggest that enhanced adipogenic differentiation and inhibition of collagen synthesis by hPDLSCs appear to be partly responsible for the minimal effect of rhBMP‐2 on cementum and PDL tissue regeneration by hPDLSCs.</P>

Lactococcus lactis BFE920 activates the innate immune system of olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus), resulting in protection against Streptococcus iniae infection and enhancing feed efficiency and weight gain in large-scale field studies

Kim, D.,Beck, B.R.,Heo, S.B.,Kim, J.,Kim, H.D.,Lee, S.M.,Kim, Y.,Oh, S.Y.,Lee, K.,Do, H.,Lee, K.,Holzapfel, W.H.,Song, S.K. Academic Press 2013 Fish & shellfish immunology Vol.35 No.5

The protective effect of a food-grade lactic acid bacterium Lactococcus lactis BFE920 against disease of olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) cultivated on a large scale was studied. Initially, antimicrobial activity of L. lactis against several fish pathogens was evaluated in vitro; the probiotic showed strong antibacterial activity against Streptococcus iniae, Streptococcus parauberis and Enterococcus viikkiensis, and moderate activity against Lactococcus garviae. When olive flounders were fed for two weeks with experimental diets containing varying concentrations of L. lactis (1 x 10<SUP>6</SUP>, 5 x 10<SUP>6</SUP>, 2.5 x 10<SUP>7</SUP> and 1.25 x 10<SUP>8</SUP> CFU/g feed), all the experimental feed groups showed 68-77% survival upon challenge with S. iniae. A field-scale feeding trial with L. lactis dietary supplement was conducted in a local fish farm (n = 12,000) for three months, and disease resistance, innate immune parameters and growth performance were evaluated. The average weight gain and feed efficiency were increased up to 6.8% and 8.5%, respectively. At the end of the feeding trial, the olive flounders were challenged with S. iniae. The L. lactis-fed group was protected from S. iniae challenge with a 66% survival rate. This disease protection is due to the flounder's innate immunity activated by the L. lactis administration: increased lysosomal activities and production of IL-12 and IFN-γ. These data clearly indicated that L. lactis BFE920 may be developed as a functional feed additive for protection against diseases, and for enhancement of feed efficiency and weight gain in olive flounder farming.

닭의 동품종내 계통간 잡종강세 이용시험

박상문,김동곤,송기덕,오봉국 한국축산학회 1965 한국축산학회지 Vol.7 No.1

To induce hybrid vigor by the reciprocal crossing with SWL (Sung Whan Line), MWL (Minnesota Line), AWL (Dembro Line) and BWL (Derby Line) of single comb white leghorn, 1,330 hens were divided into 16 blacks (Diallal cross with four Line) and fed under condition of N.R.C. feeding standard. In this experiment, hatchability, fertility, mortality, body weight, days required on up to first egg laying date, egg weight, egg quality, winter pauses, intensity, feed utilization, number of eggs layed during the testing period of days and brooding were investigated. Cross breeds showed a little higher fertility and hatchability but there were no significance when their parents had high hatchability. Cross breeds M♀×A♂, M♀×E♂ and A♀×S♂ showed more than ½ decrease in mortality, however cross bred hen showed 2.27% more decrease in mortality than purebreeds. Cross breeds of 6 blocks among 16 blocks at 6 weeks showed significant (P$lt;0.01) difference in body weight. Heaviest cross breed among all blocks were S♀×A♂ and A♀×S♂. Generally adult cross breeds showed heaviest body weight; especially in S♀×A♂ and A♀×S♂ cross breeds showed heaviest body weight among them. Dates requiring on up to first egg laying (50% laying date in the blocks) were showen at cross breeds. Cross breeds shorten 16.42 days than purebreeds and A♀×M♂ was showed shortest clay (171.0 days) in all cross breeds. ♀M×A♂ (175.0 days) and M♀×B♂ (175.0 days) were excellent. Cross breed showed increased egg weight as follows : A♀×S♂ 56.0 g, B♀×M♂ 56.62 g B♀×A♂ 57.40 g and there was significant (P$lt;0.05) difference in egg weight between pure breed and cross breed (M♀×S♂ and B♀×A♂), However, their egg weight was same one as standard (56.0 g) Generally productive block showed light egg weight, because egg weight are related to egg production, Those eggs didn't show any progress in thickness, meat and blood spot. Winter pauses became more short and intensity was more higher than purebreeds. They produced more eggs during winter than purebreeds. Feed utilization was very high in cross breeds. than in purebreeds. The number of egg at 500 days testing period (Hen house) was M♀×B♂ : 201,08, S♀×B♂ : 200.73, B♀×S♂ : 200.21, M♀×S♂ : 197.28 and M♀×A♂ : 191.69 and number of egg per hen in the block was from 230 to 256 in a year. SWL and BWL cross was very excellent in any condition. Generally, we could say that the number of egg was increased by crossing and it showed at 1% level of significance, but cross breeds increased broodiness about 0.56% than did in pure breeds.

대두박 수준을 달리한 사료내 미생물 PHYTASE 의 첨가가 잉어의 성장 및 인 배설량에 미치는 영향

김광석(K . S . Kim),김정대(J . D . Kim),송재성(J . S . Song),정관식(K . S . Jeong),우영배(Y . B . Woo) 한국영양사료학회 1996 韓國營養飼料學會誌 Vol.20 No.5

Peroxiredoxin II promotes hepatic tumorigenesis through cooperation with Ras/Forkhead box M1 signaling pathway

Park, Y-H,Kim, S-U,Kwon, T-H,Kim, J-M,Song, I-S,Shin, H-J,Lee, B-K,Bang, D-H,Lee, S-J,Lee, D-S,Chang, K-T,Kim, B-Y,Yu, D-Y Macmillan Publishers Limited 2016 Oncogene Vol.35 No.27

<P>The current study was carried out to define the involvement of Peroxiredoxin (Prx) II in progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the underlying molecular mechanism(s). Expression and function of Prx II in HCC was determined using H-ras(G12V)-transformed HCC cells (H-ras(G12V)-HCC cells) and the tumor livers from H-ras(G12V)-transgenic (Tg) mice and HCC patients. Prx II was upregulated in H-ras(G12V)-HCC cells and H-ras(G12V)-Tg mouse tumor livers, the expression pattern of which highly similar to that of forkhead Box M1 (FoxM1). Moreover, either knockdown of FoxM1 or site-directed mutagenesis of FoxM1-binding site of Prx II promoter significantly reduced Prx II levels in H-ras(G12V)-HCC cells, indicating FoxM1 as a direct transcription factor of Prx II in HCC. Interestingly, the null mutation of Prx II markedly decreased the number and size of tumors in H-ras(G12V)-Tg livers. Consistent with this, knockdown of Prx II in H-ras(G12V)-HCC cells reduced the expression of cyclin D1, cell proliferation, anchorage-independent growth and tumor formation in athymic nude mice, whereas overexpression of Prx II increased or aggravated the tumor phenotypes. Importantly, the expression of Prx II was correlated with that of FoxM1 in HCC patients. The activation of extracellular signal-related kinase (ERK) pathway and the expression of FoxM1 and cyclin D1 were highly dependent on Prx II in H-ras(G12V)-HCC cells and H-ras(G12V)-Tg livers. Prx II is FoxM1-dependently- expressed antioxidant in HCC and function as an enhancer of Ras(G12V) oncogenic potential in hepatic tumorigenesis through activation of ERK/FoxM1/cyclin D1 cascade.</P>

1987년 한국에서 발생한 렙토스피라병의 혈청역학적 조사

이증훈,박영수,이우곤,김석용,정선식,우준희,박성광,박경희,송영욱,김선영,기정일,최두혁,강성귀,김주완,최강원,김우열,최명식,최인학,장우현,윤성열 대한감염학회 1988 감염 Vol.20 No.3

Human leptospirosis was an unfamiliar disease in Korea until 1984 that outbreak of leptospirosis occurred among farmers and soldiers after field works for harvesting rice. During that time, Lee and Jo confirmed the first Korean cases of leptospirosis by serological test, isolation of causative agent and autopy findings. Afterward several outbreaks occurred also during autumn especially after flood in every years and some characterisitcs of leptospirosis in Korea such as clinical manifestations, serotypes and seroepidemiological features has been revealed by many investigators. Because of the major mode of transmission between rodents and human is by direct contact with leptospiral urine of rodents or contaminated soil by the urine, leptospirosis in Korea has been primarily a disease of person in occupations heavily exposed to contaminated soil or infected urine such as farmer, army and etc. Therefore it seems that leptospirosis is one of the main communicable diseases to be controlled urgently in Korea, for an agricultural people account for almost half of total Korean people. For clarifying the seroepidemiological patterns of human leptospirosis in Korea by sex, month region and main reacting serovars of L. interrogans among acute febrile disease occurred in 1987, 1,773 patient's sers with acute febrile episodes were tested by microagglutination test using 19 representative strains of leptospiral serogroup as antigen. All of those sera were collected from 10 collaborative clinics located in Kyunggi, Kangwon, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Chonbuk, Chonnam province and Seoul. The results wee summerized as follows. 1) Among 1,773 sera of patients with acute febrile episodes, 219 (12.4%) were seropositive to L. interrogans, 487(27.5%) to R. tsutsugamushi, 241(13.6%) to R.typhi and 160(90.0%) to Hantaan virus. 2) Among seropositives to L.interrogans, the male outnumbered the female, 65% and 35%. 3) For age distribution, 26.9% of seropositives to L.interrogans were fifties, 19.6% were forties, 9.1% were sixties, 5.9% were thirties and 4.1% were twenties. 4) Eighty three percent of seropositives had occurred between September and October in 1987 with a peak in September. 5) Main leptospiral serovars reactive to patient's sera were Icterohaemorrhagiae(54.3%), Canicola(31.0%), CH-48(13.2%), Tarassovi(0.9%)and Cynopteri(0.5%). 6) For regional distribution, 65.8% of seropositives to L.interrogans were residents from Chonbuk, 12.3% were Chonnam, 7.3% were Chungnam, 5.5% were Kyunggi and 1.4% were Kangwon.

도시 생활쓰레기 소각시설 주변지역 환경영향조사

송기신,공성호,김대은 漢陽大學校 環境科學硏究所 2002 環境科學論文集 Vol.23 No.-

오늘날 산업의 발달과 생활 수준의 향상 및 인구의 도시 집중으로 인한 폐기물의 발생량 증가와 질적인 다양화로 폐기물의 처리문제가 시급한 사회 문제로 대두되고 있다. 문제를 해결하기 위해 쓰레기 소각시설이 설치되고 있으나 쓰레기 소각과정에서 유해한 독성 물질인 Dioxin, SOx, NOx, CO, TSP, Pb등 Heavy Metal이 발생하게 된다. 본 연구는 2000년 상반기·하반기 구분하여 3월, 11월 총 2회를 조사하였으며 서울시에 소재한 Y쓰레기 소각시설 주변지역 3,000m이내에 존재하는 지점별 대기중에 분포한 대기오염물질중 TSP외 9개 항목, 수질오염물질은 BOD외 5개 항목을 조사하였고, 소음과 악취를 같이 조사 및 분석하였다. 조사결과는 본 시설 및 주변지역 TSP 농도분포는 55.4∼153.6㎍/㎡으로서 고르게 분포되었고 인체에 가장 유해한 물질인 PM_10은 최소 33.6㎍/㎡에서 최고 118.6㎍/㎡으로서 서울특별시가 정한 환경기준치를 하회하는 것으로 조사되었다. 또한 O₃는 시기별 농도변화를 살펴보면 0.006∼0.0029㎍/㎡까지 농도로 고르게 분포가 되어있는 것을 알 수 있었으며 광화학 반응의 산출물로서 본 시설이 위치한 올림픽대로 및 주변지역의 교통량의 영향에 의해서 발생하는 물질로 추정된다. 대기환경에 유해한 물질로서 여러 가지 물질을 조사하였지만 쓰레기 소각에 의한 영향이 아니고 주로 교통지역에서 발생하는 오염물질로서 다소 영향이 있는 농도로 발생되는 것으로 조사되었다. Disposal matter of waste is the most significant problem today because of increase and variety of waste caused by development of industry, improvement of lifestyle and overpopulating of cities. Although there are waste incineration facilities to solve those problems, these facilities emit toxic materials like Dioxin, SOx, NOx, CO, TSP, Pb as combusting waste. This report examined air, water pollution materials and noise, smell pollution around the Y waste incineration facility two times at 2000 year. The result of this report came out that each concentration of pollution materials is under seoul city's environmental criterions. Because of the regional egoism, reclaimer is difficult to set up from the first foundation to the operation. Now Yang-Chun's resource reclaimer is operated well by the law to promote the foundation of waste treatment facilities and support the around area. And conference group of inhabitants is organized that play a role about the mutual restraining & observation and preserve a complementary relationship for residents and regional development. actually it is successful case in treatment facilities of urban waste.

An effect on the side chain position of D-p-A-type conjugated polymers with sp2-hybridized orbitals for organic photovoltaics

Song, K.,Song, H.,Lee, T.,Heo, S.,Moon, D. Royal Society of Chemistry 2013 Polymer chemistry Vol.4 No.11

Electrical Characteristics of Schottky Contacts to p-Type (001) GaP: Understanding of Carrier Transport Mechanism

Song, S.,Kim, D. H.,Kang, D.,Seong, T. Y. Springer Science + Business Media 2016 Journal of electronic materials Vol.45 No.10

<P>Formation of low-resistance ohmic contacts to p-GaP is important for development of high-efficiency AlGaInP light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which emit light from red to yellow-green and have a wide variety of applications such as traffic light lamps, automobile tail lamps, and in biotherapy. The current flow behavior can be understood by investigating the effect of the Schottky barrier height (SBH; Phi(B)) on the work function of metals (Phi(M)). In this work, SBHs and their dependence on Phi(M) at (001) p-GaP surfaces were investigated. With increasing temperature, the SBH increased, while the ideality factor decreased. This behavior is explained by means of a thermionic field-emission (TFE) model. The SBH and ideal factor ranged from 0.805 eV to 0.852 eV and from 1.18 to 1.50, respectively, for different Schottky metals. The S-parameter (d Phi(B)/d Phi(M)) was estimated to be 0.025, with this approximately zero value implying that the surface Fermi level is virtually perfectly pinned at the surface states at similar to 0.85 eV above the valence-band edge.</P>