Interferon-γ Inhibits in vitro Mobilization of Eosinophils by Interleukin-5

Park, Choon-Sik,Choi, Eun Nam,Kim, Jung Sun,Choi, Yun Sung,Rhim, Tai Youn,Chang, Hun Soo,Chung, Il Yup S. Karger AG 2005 International archives of allergy and immunology Vol.136 No.3

<P><I>Background:</I> Th2 cytokines play pivotal roles in allergic inflammation, including eosinophilia, and their actions are antagonized by Th1 cytokines, conferring them therapeutic potential. <I>Methods:</I> In this study, we examined the ability of a number of cytokines to suppress the activation of eosinophils that function as effector cells for allergic airway diseases. <I>Results:</I> Interleukin (IL)-5, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) induced an eosinophil shape change, whereas interferon (IFN)-γ significantly inhibited the shape change. Other cytokines, including IL-1β, IL-4, IL-10 and IL-13, had little or only slightly enhancing or reducing effects on the shape change. We further analyzed the IFN-γ effect, showing that pretreatment with IFN-γ strongly suppressed IL-5-induced eosinophil shape change, and cycloheximide (CHX) abrogated the suppression by IFN-γ, suggesting that new protein synthesis is required for the inhibitory effect by this cytokine. In agreement with these results, IFN-γ blocked the eosinophil migration and ERK phophorylation induced by IL-5, and the addition of CHX restored eosinophil chemotaxis. <I>Conclusions:</I> Collectively, IFN-γ may attenuate eosinophilic inflammation by directly negating eosinophil mobilization.</P><P>Copyright © 2005 S. Karger AG, Basel</P>

Blockade of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase protects mice against lipopolysaccharide-induced endotoxin shock.

Jung, In Duk,Lee, Min-Goo,Chang, Jeong Hyun,Lee, Jun Sik,Jeong, Young-Il,Lee, Chang-Min,Park, Won Sun,Han, Jin,Seo, Su-Kil,Lee, Sang Yong,Park, Yeong-Min Williams Wilkins 2009 JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY Vol.182 No.5

<P>Suppression of an excessive systemic inflammatory response is a promising and potent strategy for treating endotoxic sepsis. Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), which is the rate-limiting enzyme for tryptophan catabolism, may play a critical role in various inflammatory disorders. In this study, we report a critical role for IDO in the dysregulated immune response associated with endotoxin shock. We found that IDO knockout (IDO(-/-)) mice and 1-methyl-D-tryptophan-treated, endotoxin-shocked mice had decreased levels of the cytokines, TNF-alpha, IL-6, and IL-12, and enhanced levels of IL-10. Blockade of IDO is thought to promote host survival in LPS-induced endotoxin shock, yet little is known about the molecular mechanisms that regulate IDO expression during endotoxin shock. In vitro and in vivo, IDO expression was increased by exogenous IL-12, but decreased by exogenous IL-10 in dendritic cells and splenic dendritic cells. Interestingly, whereas LPS-induced IL-12 levels in serum were higher than those of IL-10, the balance between serum IL-12 and IL-10 following challenge became reversed in IDO(-/-)- or 1-methyl-D-tryptophan-treated mice. Our findings demonstrate that the detrimental immune response to endotoxin shock may occur via IDO modulation. Restoring the IL-12 and IL-10 balance by blocking IDO represents a potential strategy for sepsis treatment.</P>

하고초(夏枯草)가 흰쥐의 관절강내 Collagenase 투여로 인한 관절연골의 Proteoglycan 변성에 미치는 영향

류헌식 ( Heon Sik Ryu ),정수현 ( Su Hyeon Jeong ),김순중 ( Sun Jung Kim ),서일복 ( Il Bok Seo ) 한방재활의학과학회 2007 한방재활의학과학회지 Vol.17 No.1

Objectives: This study was to investigate the effects of Prunellae Herba on Proteoglycan(PG) degradation by measuring body weight, Glycosaminoglycan(GAG), Interleukin-1β(IL-1β) in synovial fluid, and PG content of articular cartilage of femur in collagenase-induced arthritis in rats. Methods :Arthritis was induced by injection of collagenase(0.1 ml) into knee joint of rats. Arthritic rats were divided into control(n=8) and treated( n=8) group. Control group was taken normal saline for 15 days and treated group was taken extracts of Prunellae Herba for same duration. Normal group(n=8), non-arthritic group, was injected with normal saline and was taken normal saline for 15 days. Body weight was measured at 0, 10, 15 days after injection. GAG, IL-1β in synovial fluid were measured with ELISA kit at 15 days after injection. PG content of articular cartilage of femur, represented by safranine O staining, was measured at 15 days after injection. Histopathological study on the articular cartilage of knee joint was investigated at 15 days after injection. Results : Body weight of treated group was not significantly increased, PG of treated group was significantly increased, and GAG was significantly decreased compared with control group. But IL-1β was not significantly decreased. Conclusions : On the basis of these results, we concluded that Prunellae Herba has inhibiting effects on the Proteoglycan degradation in collagenase-induced rat osteoarthritis model

YCG063 inhibits Pseudomonas aeruginosa LPS-induced inflammation in human retinal pigment epithelial cells through the TLR2-mediated AKT/NF-κB pathway and ROS-independent pathways

PAENG, SUNG HWA,PARK, WON SUN,JUNG, WON-KYO,LEE, DAE-SUNG,KIM, GI-YOUNG,CHOI, YUNG HYUN,SEO, SU-KIL,JANG, WON HEE,CHOI, JUNG SIK,LEE, YOUNG-MIN,PARK, SAEGWANG,CHOI, IL-WHAN UNKNOWN 2015 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE Vol.36 No.3

<P>YCG063 is known as an inhibitor of reactive oxygen species?(ROS); however, its intracellular mechanisms of action remain poorly understood. In the present study, we investigated the effects of YCG063 on the inflammatory response of Pseudomonas aeruginosa lipopolysaccharide?(PA-LPS)?stimulated human retinal pigment epithelial cells?(RPE cells). Human adult RPE cells?(ARPE?19) were stimulated with PA-LPS. We then investigated the LPS-induced expression of several inflammatory mediators, such as interleukin?(IL)-6, IL-8, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1?(MCP-1) and intracellular adhesion molecule-1?(ICAM-1) in the ARPE-19 cells. We performed an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay?(ELISA), western blot analysis, electrophoretic mobility shift assay?(EMSA) and fluorescence-activated cell sorting?(FACS) to elucidate the mechanisms involved in the anti-inflammatory effects of YCG063 in the PA-LPS-stimulated cells. The results revealed that treatment with YCG063 significantly inhibited the levels of IL-6, IL-8, MCP-1 and ICAM-1 in the PA-LPS-stimulated ARPE-19 cells. YCG063 also markedly inhibited the phosphorylation of AKT in the PA?LPS-stimulated cells. In addition, the activation of nuclear factor-κB?(NF-κB) was also attenuated folllowing treatment with YCG063. ROS were not generated in the PA-LPS-stimulated cells. In conclusion, our data indicate that YCG063 may prove to be a potential protective agent against inflammation, possibly through the downregulation of Toll?like receptor?2?(TLR2) and the AKT-dependent NF-κB activation pathway in PA-LPS-stimulated ARPE-19 cells. Furthermore, this anti-inflammatory activity occurred through ROS-independent signaling pathways.</P>

Caffeic acid phenethyl ester promotes anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting MAPK and NF-κB signaling in activated HMC-1 human mast cells

Cho, Mi Suk,Park, Won Sun,Jung, Won-Kyo,Qian, Zhong-ji,Lee, Dae-Sung,Choi, Jung-Sik,Lee, Da-Young,Park, Sae-Gwang,Seo, Su-Kil,Kim, Hak-Ju,Won, Jun Yeon,Yu, Byeng Chul,Choi, Il-Whan Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. 2014 PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY Vol.52 No.7

<P><I>Context</I>: Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), an active component of honeybee propolis, is known to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other beneficial medicinal properties. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying its anti-allergic effects in mast cells are unknown.</P><P><I>Objective</I>: The purpose of the present study was to examine whether CAPE modulates the immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated local allergic reaction in animals, as well as to elucidate the effects of CAPE on mast cells <I>in vitro</I>.</P><P><I>Materials and methods</I>: To investigate the bioactive potential of CAPE (10 or 20 µM), HMC-1 cells were stimulated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate plus calcium ionophore A23187 (PMACI) for 24 h in the presence or absence of CAPE. To study the pharmacological effects of CAPE, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), RT-PCR, Western blot analysis, electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSAs), and fluorescence assays were used.</P><P><I>Results</I>: CAPE (10 mg/kg) inhibited local IgE-mediated allergic reactions (0.164 versus 0.065 O.D.) in a mouse model. Additionally, CAPE (20 µM) attenuated PMACI-stimulated histamine release (3146.42 versus 2564.83 pg/ml) and the production of inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin (IL)-1β (4.775 versus 0.713 pg/ml, IC<SUB>50</SUB> = 6.67 µM), IL-6 (4771.5 versus 449.1 pg/ml, IC<SUB>50</SUB> = 5.25 µM), and IL-8 (5991.7 versus 2213.1 pg/ml, IC<SUB>50</SUB> = 9.95 µM) in HMC-1 cells. In activated HMC-1 cells, pretreatment with CAPE decreased the phosphorylation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase. In addition, CAPE inhibited PMACI-induced nuclear factor (NF)-κB activation by suppressing IκBα phosphorylation and its degradation.</P><P><I>Discussion and conclusion</I>: Our results indicated that CAPE can modulate mast cell-mediated allergic disease.</P>

Caffeic acid phenethyl ester inhibits the inflammatory effects of interleukin-1β in human corneal fibroblasts

Yang, Jae-Wook,Jung, Won-Kyo,Lee, Chang-Min,Yea, Sung Su,Choi, Yung Hyun,Kim, Gi-Young,Lee, Dae-Sung,Na, Giyoun,Park, Sae-Gwang,Seo, Su-Kil,Choi, Jung Sik,Lee, Young-Min,Park, Won Sun,Choi, Il-Whan Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. 2014 IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY AND IMMUNOTOXICOLOGY Vol.36 No.5

<P><I>Context</I>: Expression of various inflammatory mediators in corneal fibroblasts contributes to corneal inflammation.</P><P><I>Objective</I>: The purpose of this study was to assess the possible effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on the expression of inflammatory mediators during an inflammatory response in human corneal fibroblasts.</P><P><I>Materials and methods</I>: The levels of interleukin (IL)-6, monocyte chemotactic protein (MCP)-1, and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) from IL-1β-exposed human corneal fibroblasts were measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). The regulatory mechanisms of CAPE on cellular signaling pathways were examined using Western blot and electrophoretic mobility shift assays. A functional validation was carried out by evaluating the inhibitory effects of CAPE on neutrophil and monocyte migration <I>in vitro</I>.</P><P><I>Results</I>: CAPE inhibited the expression of IL-6, MCP-1 and ICAM-1 induced by the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1β in corneal fibroblasts. The activation of AKT and NF-κB by IL-1β was markedly inhibited by CAPE, whereas the activity of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) was not affected. CAPE significantly suppressed the IL-1β-induced migration of differentiated (d)HL-60 and THP-1 cells.</P><P><I>Discussion</I>: These anti-inflammatory effects of CAPE may be expected to inhibit the infiltration of leukocytes into the corneal stroma <I>in vivo</I>.</P>

구강 내 미생물에 대한 서양산 고추냉이(Horseradish, Armoracia rusticana) 뿌리 천연추출물과 합성 Allyl isothiocyanate의 항균활성 비교

박광선,박호원,신일식,이주현,서현우 大韓小兒齒科學會 2009 大韓小兒齒科學會誌 Vol.36 No.2

서양산 고추냉이(Horseradish, Armoracia rusticana)의 항균 성분 중 주 성분인 Allyl isothiocyanate(AIT)는 천연물을 이용한 추출이나 유기합성을 통해서 얻을 수 있으며, 이제까지 사용되고 있는 항균제품 및 식품첨가물들은 주로 유기합성법에 의해서 얻어졌다. 이전 연구에서 서양산 고추냉이 천연추출물의 다양한 구강 내 미생물에 대한 항균활성은 보고된 바 있으나, 유기합성한 AIT용액의 구강 내 미생물에 대한 항균활성은 아직까지 연구된 바가 없다. 이에 본 연구에서는 유기합성을 통해 얻은 AIT 용액과 서양산 고추냉이 뿌리 천연추출물의 구강 내 미생물에 대한 항균활성을 평가하였다. 항균활성을 평가하기 위해 최소억제농도와 최소살균농도를 측정하였으며, 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 본 연구에 사용된 7종의 구강 내 미생물에 대한 서양산 고추냉이 뿌리 천연추출물의 최소억제농도는 약 117~1,750 ppm(0.0117~0.175%)이었으며, 유기합성한 AIT용액의 최소억제농도는 약 344~3,000 ppm(0.0344~0.3%)으로 모든 균주에 대해 항균활성을 나타내었다. 2. 본 연구에 사용된 7종의 구강 내 미생물에 대한 서양산 고추냉이 뿌리 천연추출물의 최소살균농도는 약 625.2~6,000 ppm(0.06252~0.6%)이었으며, 유기합성한 AIT용액의 최소살균농도는 약 1,750~7,000 ppm(0.175~0.7%)이었다. Allyl isothiocyanate(AIT), the principle ingredient of antimicrobial ingredients from horseradish root, can be prepared from extracts of horseradish root or synthetic method. It is reported that the horseradish root extract has the antimicrobial effect against various oral microorganisms, while there is no further study about the antimicrobial effect against the oral microorganisms of synthetic AIT derived from synthetic method. The aim of the study is to compare the difference of the antimicrobial effect between horseradish root extracts and synthetic AIT. To evaluate the antimicrobial effect, we measured the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), and the results are like following. 1. The MIC of horseradish root extract against 7 kinds of oral pathogenic microorganisms is about 117~1,750 ppm(0.0117~0.175%), and the MIC of the synthetic AIT is about 344~3,000 ppm(0.0344~0.3%), which have the antimicrobial effects against all kinds of microorganisms. 2. The MBC of the horseradish root extracts against the 7 kinds of oral microorganisms is about 625.2~6,000 ppm(0.06252~0.6%), and the MBC of the synthetic AIT is about 1,750~7,000 ppm(0.175~0.7%), which have the antimicrobial effects against all kinds of microorganisms.

Glow Discharge 증착법에 의한 a-Si:H 박막의 Doping 효과 및 비정질 Si 태양전지 제작에 관한 연구

지일환,염덕선,최범식,김수길,고년규 연세대학교 자연과학연구소 1983 學術論文集 Vol.12 No.-

GDa-Si:H박막의 전기전도도 σ, 활성화에너지 ΔE, 광흡수계수 α 및 optical oprtical gap energy E_g(opt.)를 측정하여 전기적, 광학적 성질을 조사하였다. 또한 이들 박막의 광전기력 응용으로서 a-Si:H ITO/_(p-i-n)접합 태양전지를 제작하여 광전기력 현상을 관찰하였다. The electrical and optical properties of GD a-Si:H films have been investigated to obtain electric conductivity σ, activation energy ΔE, optical absorption coefficient α, and optical gap energy Eg(opt.). As a photovoltaic application of GD a-Si:H film, amorphous silicon ITO/p-i-n heteroface solar cells have been fabricated and the photovoltaic characteristics of the solar cells have be studied.

3D 온라인 슈팅 게임 개발 : "3D 포트리스"

金敬植,崔勝寬,寓昔珍,申一卿,朴勝浩,李東熙,李東建,張孝善 호서대학교 공업기술연구소 2000 工業技術硏究所論文集 Vol.19 No.-

In this paper, features and efficiencies of the 3D engine are described which has been developed through the research of 3D real time rendering techniques. And an on-line shooting game "3D Fortress" which has been developed using this 3D engine with server technologies is introduced for the techniques and methodology applied in the process of development of the game as well as the features and discussions of its implementation.

만경강 및 동진강 수계의 BOD에 의한 수질 평가

이종식,정구복,김진호,윤순강,김원일,신중두 한국환경농학회 2004 한국환경농학회지 Vol.23 No.2

새만금 유역의 수질관리를 위한 기초자료 확보를 목적으로 만경강 및 동진강 유역의 개황과 각 하천 본류의 수질에 미치는 지천들의 영향을 평가하기 위하여 2001년 6월부터 2002년 9월까지 동절기를 제외한 영농 기간동안 매월 1회 주요 지천들의 본류 유입 전·후의 BOD 변화를 조사한 하였다. 만경강 수계는 미처리된 축산폐수로 오염된 익산천 유입 후 BOD가 증가하였으며, 전 조사 기간동안 평균 5.4 mg/L이었다. 만경강 수질에 큰 영향을 주는 익산천은 왕궁천과 합류되기까지 평균 BOD는 5.4 mg/L로 만경강 본류의 평균 농도와 같은 수질을 보였으나 인근 축산단지로 부터의 축산폐수 유입으로 익산천 하류의 BOD는 평균 13.6 mg/L로 수질이 악화되었다. 동진강 수계는 조사기간 동안 평균 BOD가 2.8 mg/L로 만경강 보다 양호한 수질을 보였으며, 생활하수 및 공장폐수로 오염된 정읍천 유입으로 동진강 하류의 수질은 평균치 보다 다소 높은 3.5 mg/L을 나타냈다. 또한 만경강 및 동진강 수계의 연차별 수질은 2001년도에 비해 2002년도에 BOD가 다소 낮은 경향을 보였다. Biological oxygen demand (BOD) as a stream water quality indicator was monitored monthly in the Mankyeong and Dongjin river basins from June 2001 to October 2002 to evaluate water qualified as well as to get the information on the water quality management strategy in Semangeum reclamation areas. BOD in the Mankyeong river was 5.4 mg/L in average during the survey and increased after the inflow of Iksan tributary, which was contaminated with livestock wastewater. BOD of Iksan tributary was maintained at 5.4 mg/L before joining the Wanggung tributary, however, that in the downstream was increased to 13.6 mg/L in average due to the inlet of the livestock wastewater. Meanwhile, BOD of Dongjin river was the average of 2.8 mg/L during the survey periods but it showed 3.5 mg/L when Jungeup tributary which was contaminated with sewage and industrial wastewater joined into the main stream. BOD in both Mankyeong and Dongjin rivers decreased in 2002 as compared to that in 2001.