Cytological analysis of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A expression in porcine neonatal testis

Ji-youn Kim,Keon Bong Oh,Sung June Byun,Sun-A Ock,Hwi-Cheul Lee,황성수,SangHyun Park,Wootae Ha,Jae-Seok Woo,Hyuk Song 한국수정란이식학회 2018 한국동물생명공학회지 Vol.33 No.3

The identification of biomarkers of a living tissues is essentially required to understand specific functions of the cells. In previous study, we reported IGFBP 3 as one of the putative biomarkers, by showing specific expression at porcine spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) of early stage of porcine testis. In this study, we analyzed the expression of seven members of IGFBP family (IGFBPs) in SSCs and histological expression pattern of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A), which plays a role on the growth promoting enzyme by cleavage of IGFBPs in testis of 5 days old pig. RT-PCR analysis showed that IGFBP 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 were expressed at high level specifically in porcine SSCs compared with whole testis. We performed immunohisotochemical staining of testis sections with PAPP-A and protein gene product 9.5 (PGP9.5) which are the known biomarkers for SSCs. We were not able to find co-expression of PAPP-A and PGP9.5; PAPP-A was expressed only in Sertoli cells and PGP9.5 expression was confirmed in spermatogonium. Additionally, we were able to confirm the GATA4 expression in Sertoli and Leydig cells as a regulator of Sertoli cell function was not detected PGP9.5 expressing cells, indicating indirect evidence of that cytolocalization of PAPP-A expression is limited in Sertoli cells. These results suggested that the PAPP-A expressed in Sertoli cells may play role on regulation of development and differentiation of testicular cells through the IGF axis in neonatal porcine testis.

Reconstitution of ST2 (IL-1R4) specific for IL-33 activity; no suppression by IL-1Ra though a common chain IL-1R3 (IL-1RAcP) shared with IL-1

Jo, S.,Kim, E.,Kwak, A.,Lee, J.,Hong, J.,Lee, J.,Youn, S.,Bae, S.,Kim, B.,Ryoo, S.,Kang, T.B.,Her, E.,Choi, D.K.,Kim, Y.S.,Lee, Y.,Jhun, H.,Kim, S. Saunders Scientific Publications, W.B. Saunders ; 2016 Cytokine Vol.83 No.-

Interleukin-33 (IL-33) receptors are composed of ST2 (also known as IL-1R4), a ligand binding chain, and IL-1 receptor accessory protein (IL-1RAcP, also known as IL-1R3), a signal transducing chain. IL-1R3 is a common receptor for IL-1α, and IL-1β, IL-33, and three IL-36 isoforms. A549 human lung epithelial cells are highly sensitive to IL-1α and IL-1β but not respond to IL-33. The lack of responsiveness to IL-33 is due to ST2 expression. ST2 was stably transfected into A549 cells to reconstitute its activity. RT-PCR and FACS analysis confirmed ST2 expression on the cell surface of A549/ST2 cells. Upon IL-33 stimulation, A549/ST2 cells induced IL-8 and IL-6 production in a dose dependent manner while A549/mock cells remained unresponsive. There was no difference in IL-1α and IL-1β activity in A549/ST2 cells compared to A549/mock cells despite the fact that IL-33 shares IL-1R3 with IL-1α/β. IL-33 activated inflammatory signaling molecules in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Anti-ST2 antibody and soluble recombinant ST2-Fc abolished IL-33-induced IL-6 and IL-8 production in A549/ST2 cells but the IL-1 receptor antagonist failed to block IL-33-induced cytokines. This result demonstrates for the first time the reconstitution of ST2 in A549 human lung epithelial cell line and verified its function in IL-33-mediated cytokine production and signal transduction.

Preparation and characterization of a poly(vinylbenzyl sulfonic acid)-grafted FEP membrane

Fei, Geng,Shin, Junhwa,Kang, Sung-A,Ko, Beom-Seok,Kang, Phil-Hyun,Lee, Youn-Sik,Nho, Young Chang Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 2010 Journal of polymer science Part A, Polymer chemist Vol.48 No.3

<P>In this study, a novel polymer electrolyte membrane, poly(vinylbenzyl sulfonic acid)-grafted poly(tetrafluoroethylene-co-hexafluoropropylene) (FEP-g-PVBSA), has been successfully prepared by simultaneous irradiation grafting of vinylbenzyl chloride (VBC) monomer onto a FEP film and taking subsequent chemical modification steps to modify the benzyl chloride moiety to the benzyl sulfonic acid moiety. The chemical reactions for the sulfonation were carried out via the formation of thiouronium salt with thiourea, base-catalyzed hydrolysis for the formation of thiol, and oxidation with hydrogen peroxide. Each chemical conversion process was confirmed by FTIR, elemental analysis, and SEM-EDX. A chemical stability study performed with Fenton's reagent (3% H<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>2</SUB> solution containing 4 ppm of Fe<SUP>2+</SUP>) at 70 °C revealed that FEP-g-PVBSA has a higher chemical stability than the poly(styrene sulfonic acid)-grafted membranes (FEP-g-PSSA). © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 48: 563–569, 2010</P> <B>Graphic Abstract</B> <P>A novel polymer electrolyte membrane, FEP-g-PVBSA, has been successfully prepared by using a simultaneous irradiation grafting of vinylbenzyl chloride monomer onto a poly(tetrafluoroethylene-co-hexafluoropropylene) (FEP) film and taking subsequent chemical modification steps to modify the benzyl chloride moiety to the benzyl sulfonic acid moiety. <img src='wiley_img/0887624X-2010-48-3-POLA23762-gra001.gif' alt='wiley_img/0887624X-2010-48-3-POLA23762-gra001'> </P>

동해 남부 연안 해역에서 냉수대 발생이 식물플랑크톤 군집에 미치는 영향

김아람,윤석현,정미희,윤상철,문창호,Kim, A-Ram,Youn, Seok-Hyun,Chung, Mi-Hee,Yoon, Sang-Chol,Moon, Chang-Ho 한국해양학회 2014 바다 Vol.19 No.4

냉수대 발생 전 후의 해양 환경과 식물플랑크톤 군집 구조 및 크기를 파악을 위해 여름철 빈번하게 냉수대가 발생되는 동해 남부 해역(울산 정자~부산 일광) 18개 정점에서 2013년 5월부터 8월까지 냉수대 발생 환경 및 식물플랑크톤 군집 구조를 조사하였다. 냉수대는 7월과 8월에 연안 정점(A1, B1, C1)에서 발생하였고, 표층에서 저온 고염의 특성을 보였다. 이 시기에 영양염은 수온과 유의한 음의 상관관계(DIP, r=-0.218, p<0.01; DIN, r=-0.306, p<0.01; silicate, r=-0.274, p<0.01)를 보여, 찬 해수가 분포하는 표층에 영양염이 풍부함을 알 수 있었다. 출현한 식물플랑크톤은 총 186종이었고, 현존량은 5월(C1, $726{\times}10^3cells\;L^{-1}$)과 7월(A1, $539{\times}10^3cells\;L^{-1}$)에 높았다. 또한, 연안 정점에서 총 chl. a 와 소형플랑크톤 chl. a ($>20{\mu}m$)의 농도가 냉수대 발생 시기인 7, 8월에 뚜렷하게 증가한 반면, 수온약층이 형성된 6월에는 현저하게 낮았다. 6월의 우점종은 Pseudo-nitzschia spp.이었고, 그 세포 크기는 $309{\mu}m^3$로 다른 시기의 식물플랑크톤의 1/10 수준에 머무는 작은 크기였다. 이러한 결과는 7월과 8월에 총 chl. a의 증가와 식물플랑크톤의 크기 증가가 냉수대 발생 시에 표층으로 공급된 영양염의 영향임을 시사한다. 이러한 해양 환경 특성과 식물플랑크톤 출현양상은 연안 정점에서 뚜렷하게 보였고, 외측 정점에서는 관찰되지 않았다. 이 연구에서는 동해 남부 해역에서 냉수대가 발생하면 식물플랑크톤의 현존량 증가와 더불어 비교적 크기가 큰 식물플랑크톤의 출현 빈도가 증가하는 현상을 확인하였다. 결과적으로 하계에도 불구하고 동해 남부 연안 해역에서 냉수대 발생에 따른 영양염 공급은 식물플랑크톤 군집조성과 현존량에 상당한 영향을 미치는 것으로 판단된다. In order to understand environment condition and phytoplankton community before and after coastal upwelling, the influences of upwelling events on phytoplankton community were studied at 18 stations located the Southern part of East Sea, Korea from May to August 2013. The surface water masses showed low temperature and high salinity due to upwelling events at coastal stations (A1, B1, C1). Correlation between temperature and nutrients (DIP, r=-0.218, p<0.01; DIN, r=-0.306, p<0.01; silicate, r=-0.274, p<0.01) was significantly negative. This result could be explained that nutrients were supplied to surface water by the upwelling of bottom water. Phytoplankton communities were composed of 186 species. Phytoplankton abundance were relatively high in May (C1, $726{\times}10^3cells\;L^{-1}$) and July (A1, $539{\times}10^3cells\;L^{-1}$). Total chlorophyll a and micro-size fraction ($>20{\mu}m$) increased at coastal stations in July and August, while phytoplankton abundance and total chl. a was much low in June. Dominant species in June was Pseudo-nitzschia spp. of which the cell size was $309{\mu}m^3$. Cell size of Pseudo-nitzschia spp. was smaller than dominant species in other period. Therefore, the increase in total chloro-phyll a and the size of phytoplankton was resulted in the sufficient supply of nutrients. In contrast, these tendencies were not observed at outside stations. These results suggested that coastal upwelling was an important influencing factor to determine the species composition and standing stock of phytoplankton community in the coastal waters of the Southern part of East Sea, Korea.

Dysbindin associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant efficacy

Pae, Chi-Un,Serretti, Alessandro,Mandelli, Laura,De Ronchi, Diana,Patkar, Ashwin A.,Jun, Tae-Youn,Kim, Jung-Jin,Lee, Chang-Uk,Lee, Soo-Jung,Lee, Chul,Paik, In-Ho Lippincott Williams Wilkins, Inc. 2007 PHARMACOGENETICS AND GENOMICS Vol.17 No.1

OBJECTIVE: Antidepressant drug efficacy is partially under genetic control and a number of gene variants have been associated with antidepressants efficacy over the last few years. In the search for further genes influencing antidepressant response we focused on the dysbindin gene (dystrobrevin-binding-protein 1, DTNBP1). BASIC METHODS: One hundred and four Korean inpatients affected by major depressive disorder were treated with various antidepressants at standard therapeutic daily doses and rated with the 10-items Montgomery–Åsberg Depression rating scale (MADRS) at baseline and discharge. Five DTNBP1 variants (rs3213207 A/G, rs1011313 C/T, rs2005976 G/A, rs760761 C/T and rs2619522 A/C) were analysed for all patients. RESULTS: Rs2005976 was found to be significantly associated with final MADRS scores, with the rarest A allele associated with higher final scores (P=0.00055), rs760761 also showed a significant association (P=0.0058) and rs2619522 showed a positive trend (P=0.025). Markers were not significantly associated with Clinical Global Impression Scale scores. Five marker haplotypes were mildly associated with MADRS final scores but when considering the block composed of the three single nucleotide polymorphisms individually associated with response (rs2005976, rs760761 and rs2619522), results were more marked (P=0.0096), with the more frequent G–C–A haplotype associated with a positive outcome. CONCLUSIONS: Despite limitations due to the sample size and the mild antidepressant response, we observed a significant association between DTNBP1 variants and antidepressant response.

Clostridium difficile에 의한 설사의 예후인자

김준형,김희정,구남수,김영근,최준용,신소연,박윤선,김연아,김명수,정수진,최희경,송영구,이경원,김준명 대한감염학회 2007 감염과 화학요법 Vol.39 No.2

배경 : Clostridium difficile에 의한 설사(Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea; CDAD)는 임상 경과가 다양하다. 최근에 유럽과 북미에서 C. difficile 감염의 발생률이 증가하고 고전적 치료에 잘 반응하지 않으며 이환률이 증가하였고, 이러한 원인이 새로운 균주의 탄생에 기인한다고 보고되었다. CDAD의 예후에 영향을 미치는 세균성 요인과 숙주 요인을 확인하기 위해 본 연구를 진행하였다. 재료 및 방법 : 2002년 8월부터 2003년 12월까지 CDAD가 진단된 20세 이상인 환자들을 대상으로 후향적 Cohort 연구를 하였다. 세균성 요인을 확인하기 위해 cdt A, cdtB, tcd A, tcd A rep 그리고 tcd B 유전자(binary toxin)를 확인하였다. 설사가 치료 시작 후 11일 이상 지속되거나, 2달 이내에 재발하거나, 수술 혹은 다른 시술이 필요한 경우, 사망한 경우 예후가 좋지 않은 것으로 정의하였다. 결과 : 총 115예에서 toxin을 생성하는 C. difficile가 동정되었으며, Toxin A와 toxin B 모두 양성인 균이 91예, toxin B만 양성인 균이 24예였다. Toxin A 생성 여부가 예후에 영향을 미치지 않았지만, 제산제를 사용한 환자에서 그렇지 않은 환자에 비해 toxin B만 양성인 균이 많이 동정되었다(P<0.05). 예후가 좋지 않은 경우는 39예(33.9%)였고 76예(66.1%)에서 예후는 양호하였다. 단변량 분석에서 70세 이상의 고령, 남성, 증상 발현 후 사용한 항생제의 개수 사용, 증상 발현 후 carbapenem, aminoglycoside, glycopeptide 사용, 당뇨 및 뇌졸중 병력이 있는 경우, 그리고 높은 Charlson index가 불량한 예후 인자로 확인되었다. 그러나 독립적인 예후 인자를 조사했을 때에는70세 이상의 고령(odds ratio=3.378, P=0.009), 증상 발현후 carbapenem 사용(odds ratio 7.210, P<0.001)이 예후에 중요한 영향을 미치는 요소로 확인되었다. 결론 : 70세 이상의 고령과 증상 발현 후 carbapenem 사용이 CDAD 독립적인 불량한 예후인자이다. Background : Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) has a wide range of clinical manifestations. The prognostic factors of CDAD are not fully understood. Materialsand Methods : A retrospective cohort study of 115 patients with CDAD from Aug. 2002 to Dec. 2003 was conducted to evaluate prognostic factors of CDAD. Bacteriologic factors were determined by detecting the binary toxin gene, tcd A, tcd A rep and tcd B gene. Poor prognosis was defined as diarrhea more than 10 days even with classic treatment, recurrence, death, and moribund discharge. Results : Approximately 79% of isolated strains were toxin A+/B+ strains and 21% were toxin A-/B+ strains. There was no difference in prognosis between toxin A+ and toxin A- strains. 39 (33.9%) cases showed poor prognosis and 76 (66.1%) cases showed good prognosis. Univariate analyses revealed that the poor prognostic factors were old age over 70 years old, male, the number of antibiotics used after onset of symptom, the administration of carbapenems, aminoglycosides, glycopeptides after onset of symptom, history of DM and stroke, and high Charlson comorbidity index. Multiple logistic regression analysis identified old age over 70 years old (odds ratio=3.378, P=0.009) and the administration of carbapenems after onset of symptom (odds ratio 7.210, P<0.001) as the independent poor prognostic factors. Conclusion : Old age over 70 and the administration of carbapenems after onset of symptom were the poor prognostic factors for CDAD caused by none-binary toxin producing strains.

실내조건에서 무당벌레(Harmonia axyridis : Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)의 각 발육단계에 친환경농자재가 미치는 영향

강은진,강명기,이희진,이대홍,석희봉,김다아,길미라,서미자,유용만,윤영남,Kang, Eun-Jin,Kang, Myong-Ki,Lee, Hee-Jin,Lee, Dae-Hong,Seok, Hee-Bong,Kim, Da-A,Gil, Mi-La,Seo, Mi-Ja,Yu, Yong-Man,Youn, Young-Nam 한국응용곤충학회 2007 한국응용곤충학회지 Vol.46 No.1

무당벌레(H. axyridis)는 세계적으로 진딧물의 포식자로 널리 알려지면서 농생태계내에서 진딧물을 방제하기 위한 방제인자로 많이 사용하고 있다. 또한 국내에서는 농약의 사용을 억제하는 정부정책과 소비자의 요구 등으로 인하여 친환경농업이 확대되면서 친환경농자재들이 많이 사용되고 있다. 따라서 친환경농자재의 사용은 무당벌레에 직간접적으로 영향을 미칠 수가 있다. 살충성친환경농자재(IEFAMs)의 경우 무당벌레의 각 발육단계에 대하여 대부분 안전한 경향을 나타내고 있다. 살균성친환경농자재(FEFAM)의 경우에도 FEFAM A를 제외한 다른 종류들은 무당벌레에 대하여 영향이 적다. 토양미생물친환경농자재(EFAMSM)인 EFAMSM C와 H는 무당벌레 알의 부화율을 떨어뜨릴 수가 있으며, EFAMSM A와 F는 1령 유충에 피해를 줄 수 있는 것으로 조사되었다. 식물성추출물친환경농자재(EFAMPE)는 EFAMPE A와 D는 무당벌레 알에 치명적인 독성을 보이고 있는 것을 알 수 있다. 그 이외의 다른 조사된 농자재들은 무당벌레에 비교적 독성이 약한 것으로 평가되었다. The multicolored Asian ladybird beetle (Harmonia axyridis) has been commonly used with biological control agents for control of several kinds of aphids in agroecosystems. Also, environment friendly agricultural materials have been commonly applied in crop fields because the government held down pesticide application and environment friendly agricultures are gradually increased with consumer's desires. The multicolored Asian ladybird beetles may be directly or indirectly under the influence of environment friendly agricultural materials In crop fields. The insecticidal environment friendly agricultural materials (IEFAMs) might be saff against each developmental stage of multicolored Asian ladybird beetle. Fungicidal environment friendly agricultural materials (FEFAMs) had a miner effect to each developmental stage of multicolored Asian ladybird beetle with the exception of FEFAM A. Environment friendly agricultural materials contained useful soil microorganisms (EFAMSMs) C and H might be down the hatching rate of eggs, and EFAMSM A and F had a killing effect to 1st instar of lady beetles. Environment friendly agricultural materials contained plant extracts (EFAMPEs) A and D might be suffered effect a deathblow of egg hatching with lady beetles. Otherwise, there was a miner effect to lady beetles with the rest of tested environment friendly agricultural materials.

디자인 프로세스를 적용한 환자복 개발 사례 연구

이연희;박재옥;서미아;안민영 한양대학교 2004 韓國 生活 科學 硏究 Vol.- No.24

The purpose of this project was to design a patient's uniform which gives functional and psychological satisfaction to the patients. The project was developed to follow the design process. That is, the project was based on the survey which is on dissatisfaction of exiting patient's uniform, evaluation criteria and design preference for patient's uniform. The result of the survey was reflected to the design of new patient's uniform for Hanyang University Hospital. The uniform consists of a shirt and a pair of pants. The style of the garment is comfortable box-silhouette for ease and action. The shirt has a compromised neckline of U-neckline and round-neckline. It has buttons on front for closure, a patch pocketon left side of the garment. It also has three-quarter sleeves to complement dissatisfactions on the length and the distinction of seasons. The button extension was deeply given to avoid becoming open. To give decorative accents, piping was added. The ankle-length pants aredesigned to satisfy the need for shortening the length of existing uniform pants. The waistband of the pants has both closures, a drawstring and an elastic band, to make up for the dissatisfactions on durability and slip-off problems. The colors, white, light blue, pink, and yellow, are used to give a psychological sense of security to the patients. The flower symbol of Hanyang University was used for the textile surface design. Therefore, this project is worthwhile to present more systematic and scientific approach for patient's uniform design which gives functional and psychological satisfaction to the patients.

<i>SlPMEI</i>, a pollen-specific gene in tomato

Kim, Woong Bom,Lim, Chan Ju,Jang, Hyun A.,Yi, So Young,Oh, Sang-Keun,Lee, Ha Yeon,Kim, Hyun A.,Park, Youn-Il,Kwon, Suk-Yoon Canadian Science Publishing 2014 Canadian journal of plant science. Revue canadienn Vol.94 No.1

<P> Kim, W. B., Lim, C. J., Jang, H. A., Yi, S. Y., Oh, S.-K., Lee, H. Y., Kim, H. A., Park, Y.-I. and Kwon, S.-Y. 2014. SlPMEI, a pollen-specific gene in tomato. Can. J. Plant Sci. 94: 73-83. Pectin is one of the main components of plant cell walls, and its biosynthesis is controlled by pectin methylesterase (PME). Pectin methylesterase inhibitors (PMEIs) are key regulators of PME. We report here the cloning and characterization of a novel Solanum lycopersicum L. PMEI gene, SlPMEI. RT-PCR studies of leaf, seed, fruit, flower, and flower organs confirmed that SlPMEI is expressed specifically in pollen. Promoter analysis of SlPMEI revealed pollen-specific cis-acting elements (pollen lat52 and g10). In addition, SlPMEI is expressed independently of abiotic stress, pathogen exposure, and growth stage in tomato, and a histochemical analysis of promoter activity revealed pollen-specific expression in both Arabidopsis and tomato. Under the microscope, we observed pollen-specific GUS expression in the stamen of transgenic tomato plant. These results indicate that the promoter of SlPMEI has strong pollen-specific activity, and could therefore be useful for development of industrially and agronomically important transgenic plants. </P>

BMD and Leg Muscle Strength of Aged Subjects in Racial and Differences

Jung, Youn Soo,Wiswell, Robert A . 한국운동과학회 2001 운동과학 Vol.10 No.2

Robert, A.W. 노인의 골밀도와 하체근력에 대한 인종과 성별차에 따른 비교. 운동과학, 제10권 제2호, 135-147, 2001. 본 연구의 목적은 장기적인 체중 부과 운동이 체중을 통제했을 때 골밀도의 차이를 절감시킬 수 있는지를 결정하기 위해서 미국 캘리포니아주에 거주하는 활동적인 고령 한국인과 일본인, 그리고 흑인과 백인을 대상으로 근력과 골밀도를 평가하기 위함이다. 본 연구 대상자는 종단적 연구에 참여하고 있는 숙련된 고령 운동선수들 중 남자 37명과 34명의 여성과 한국인 남성 12명, 22명의 여성이 참여하였다. 골밀도 (BMD)와 골량 (BMC)은 Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA, Hologic QDR 1500)을 이용하여 힙, 척추, 몸 전체에서 측정되었고 근력은 KinCom 동력계에 의해서 등척성 (Isometric)과 등속성 (Isokinetic) 무릎 굴근력 및 신근력을 측정하였다. 데이터는 집단 사이, 성별 사이에 아노바와 그에 따른 사후검증을 (LSD)를 실시하였고 집단 사이에 체중을 통제한 앙코바를 실시하였다. 또한 변수간 체중을 통제하여 피어슨 부분 상관관계와 단순 회귀분석을 실시하여 분석하였다. 그 결과 한국인과 일본 남성들은 신체질량과 골밀도 및 무릎 굴근력과 신근력에 있어서 백인과 흑인보다 의의있게 낮았다. 반면 여성에 있어서는 흑인 여성이 근력에 있어서는 다른 세 그룹 보다 상대적으로 약간의 차이는 신체 질량과 골밀도에 있어서 의의 있는 차이가 있었다. 체중을 통제한 앙코바를 실시했을 때는 남성에 있어서 힙과 척추, 여성에 있어서는 총 신체와 척추에 있어서 인종간 차이가 사라졌다. 결론적으로, 활동적인 고령 남녀 운동가들에 있어서 인종간 골밀도 차이는 장기적이고 체중부과 운동에 의해서 최소화 할 수 있으나 신체 질량과는 관련되어 있지 않다. 활동적인 고령자들에 있어서 근력과 골밀도의 차이는 인종이나 성별보다는 신체 크기와 더욱 관련이 있다. Robert, A.W. BMD and Leg Muscle Strength of Aged Subjects in Racial and Gender Differences. Exercise Science, 10(2): 135-147, 2001. The purpose of this study was to evaluate BMD, muscle mass and muscle strength in a group of active older Korean, Japanese, Afro-american, arid Caucasian individuals living in California to determine if chrornic weight bearing exercise could diminish weight-controlled differences in BMD. Thirtyseven male and thirty-four female participants in a longitudinal study of master athletes and twelve male and twenty-two female active Koreans were used as subjects. BMD and bone mineral content (BMC) were measured for the hip, spine and whole body using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA, Hologic QDR 1500). Isometric and isokinetic knee flexion and extension strength were determined on a Kin Com dynamometer. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and ANCOVA controlling for body mass. For males, Korean, Japanese subjects had significantly lower body mass, BMD and knee extension/flexion strength than Caucasian and Afro-American subjects, while for females, Afro-American subjects had significantly greater body mass and BMD than the Caucasian or Korean, Japanese subjects with relatively few differences between groups in muscle strength. When body weight was accounted for by ANCOVA, racial differences disappeared for the hip and spine in the males and for the whole body and spine in the females. It was concluded that racial difference in BMD in active older men and worn unrelated to body mass may be minimized by chronic, weight bearing activity. In active older persons, differences in BMD and strength are related more to size than to race or gender.