한방 이화주의 미백 및 피부 주름 개선 효과

이상진(Sang-Jin Lee),권이영(Yi-Young Kwon),조성원(Sung-Won Cho),권희숙(Hee-Suk Kwon),신우창(Woo-Chang Shin) 한국식품영양과학회 2013 한국식품영양과학회지 Vol.42 No.4

본 연구에서는 한방이화주의 피부 생리기능 활성을 알아보기 위해 70% EtOH 추출물의 피부 미백, 주름 개선 및 항염증 효과를 조사하였다. HEE은 tyrosinase 활성 억제 및 tyrosine을 기질로 melanin이 형성되는 pathway에 관여하는 주요한 인자인 TRP-1과 TRP-2를 저해하는 작용 기전을 통해 피부 색소침착의 주요 원인 물질인 melanin 생합성을 농도 의존적으로 저해하는 것을 확인하였다. HEE은 피부진피 내 피부 탄력을 유지하는 elastin을 분해하는 효소인 elastase의 활성을 저해하였고, 피부의 keratinocyte가 생성분비하는 MMP-2와 MMP-9의 단백질 발현과 proteolytic 활성을 억제하여 노화에 따른 피부 주름 생성 억제할 수 있는 가능성을 확인하였다. 또한 세포 독성 없이 LPS에 의해 유도된 염증 반응을 50% 저해하는 HEE의 농도(IC50)는 24.9 μg/mL이며, 50 μg/mL 농도로 처리하였을 때 염증 반응 저해 효과가 70%로 높은 효과를 가지는 것을 확인하였다. 이상의 결과를 종합하면 HEE의 피부 미백, 주름 개선 및 항염증에 우수한 효과를 나타내고 있으므로 기능성 화장품의 주요한 소재로 이용 가치가 높을 것으로 사료된다. Extrinsic skin aging is characterized by the loss of skin tone and resilience, irregular pigmentation, and deep wrinkles. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Ehwa Makgeolli containing oriental herbs (Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch., Lycium chinense MILL., Morus alba L., and Saururus chinensis Baill) on skin whitening and wrinkling in human skin cells. We prepared Makgeolli extracts (HEE) with 70% ethanol. HEE significantly inhibited in vitro mushroom tyrosinase activity and reduced the cellular and secreted melanin content of mouse melanoma melanocytes (B16F1 cells). HEE down-regulated the protein expression of tyrosinase related protein (TRP)-1/-2, a key player in melanogenesis. Treatment with HEE in human keratinoctyes (HaCaT cells) inhibited the proteolytic activities of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2/-9 in a dose-dependent manner and dramatically reduced the expression of MMP-2/-9. In addition, HEE attenuated lipopolysaccharide (LPS)- induced nitric oxide production in murine macrophages (RAW264.7 cells). These results indicate that HEE may be a great cosmeceutical ingredient for its whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-inflammatory effects.

Efficient Interleukin-21 Production by Optimization of Codon and Signal Peptide in Chinese Hamster Ovarian Cells

( Hee Jun Cho ),( Byung Moo Oh ),( Jong-tae Kim ),( Jeewon Lim ),( Sang Yoon Park ),( Yo Sep Hwang ),( Kyoung Eun Baek ),( Bo-yeon Kim ),( Inpyo Choi ),( Hee Gu Lee ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2019 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.29 No.2

Interleukin-21 is a common γ-chain cytokine that controls the immune responses of B cells, T cells, and natural killer cells. Targeting IL-21 to strengthen the immune system is promising for the development of vaccines as well as anti-infection and anti-tumor therapies. However, the practical application of IL-21 is limited by the high production cost. In this study, we improved IL-21 production by codon optimization and selection of appropriate signal peptide in CHO-K1 cells. Codon-optimized or non-optimized human IL-21 was stably transfected into CHO-K1 cells. IL-21 expression was 10-fold higher for codon-optimized than non-optimized IL-21. We fused five different signal peptides to codon-optimized mature IL-21 and evaluated their effect on IL-21 production. The best result (a 3-fold increase) was obtained using a signal peptide derived from human azurocidin. Furthermore, codon-optimized IL-21 containing the azurocidin signal peptide promoted IFN-γ secretion and STAT3 phosphorylation in NK-92 cells similar to codon-optimized IL-21 containing original signal peptide. Collectively, these results indicate that codon optimization and azurocidin signal peptides provide an efficient approach for the high-level production of IL-21 as a biopharmaceutical.

On Sloppy-Like Interpretation of Null Arguments

( Hee Don Ahn ),( Sung Eun Cho ) 경희대학교 언어정보연구소 2011 언어연구 Vol.28 No.3

This paper aims to show that what are considered to be apparent sloppy readings in the null argument construction in Korean and Japanese are well accounted for under Ahn & Cho`s (2009, 2010, 2011b,c) pro analysis. The environments where such readings arise are categorized into five types. First, the antecedent noun includes either a reflexive possessor or a numeral quantifier. Second, the antecedent noun is a universal quantifier. Third, the antecedent noun includes a reflexive possessor and it denotes plural entities. Fourth, the antecedent is a negative polarity item. Fifth, the antecedent itself is a reflexive pronoun. By exploring these five cases, we show how far the possible interpretation of pro is stretched. We also show that our pro analysis is conceptually superior to the one that assumes an additional parameter plus pro drop parameter such as the agreement parameter that correlates with the presence or absence of DP ellipsis.

법치경제 개혁의 길

좌승희, 조성봉(Sung-Hee JWA),Sung Bong CHO 한국경제연구원 2004 한국경제연구원 연구보고서 Vol.2004 No.-

Sung-Hee JWA and Sung Bong CHO The establishment of the rule of law in the social and economics spheres is fundamental towards effective and practical reform of a country’s legal and institutional environment. Such reform must take place under the rule of law, and not through human or administrative discretion. We claim that establishing ‘a law-governed economy,’ which is defined as the operation of an economy under the rule of law, is an indispensible feature for Korea’s proper economic reform. In Korea, many factors presently hinder the establishment of a law-governed economy, of which the most important are the persistent government intervention into markets, the government’s excessive discretionary power, the weak check and balance among the three government branches, the absence of regulatory bodies’ independence, the unclear division of labor among government bodies, and the ‘egalitarian trap’ embedded in the Korean culture. We argue in this paper that political reform is a prerequisite to a law-governed economy. There should be a conscious effort to remove entry and exit barriers in political markets, as well as reduce significantly its high-cost structure. Through such a process, and by improving the country’s economic institutional environment, more effective economic reform, especially of corporations, will then become possible. Regarding corporate sector reform, there is a need to establish a proper market disciplinary system by strengthening the monitoring roles of various market participants, thus replacing the existing regulatory framework that aims to directly control corporate behavior.

On the Nature of Zero Realization of Arguments: A Reply to Lee (2011)

( Hee Don Ahn ),( Sung Eun Cho ) 경희대학교 언어연구소 2012 언어연구 Vol.29 No.1

Akin, flee-Don & Cho, Sungeun 2012, On the Nature of Zero Realization of Arguments: A Reply to Lee (2011). Linguistic Research 29(1), 1-20. This paper aims to show how well Ahn & Cho`s (2009, 2010. 2011 b c) pro analysis accounts for various interpretations the null argument constructions have. By exploring the cases Lee (2011) points out, we show how far the possible interpretation of pro is stretched. More specifically, our analysis accounts for polarity mismatch examples without postulating additional device like partial feature copying. We further show that our pro analysis is conceptually as well as empirically superior to the DP ellipsis advocated in Lee (2011).

시간의 흐름에 따른 핸드폰의 품질동태성에 관한 연구

윤성필(Sung-Pil Yoon),임성욱(Sung-Uk Lim),박만희(Man-Hee Park),조인희(In-Hee Cho) 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회 2010 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지 Vol.4 No.3

본 연구는 선행연구에서 조사된 핸드폰의 고객요구속성을 Kano 모델의 품질특성에 적용하여 시간의 흐름에 따라 어떤 변화가 있는지를 살펴보고자 한다. 또한 고객들의 새로운 요구속성이 나타났는지도 함께 살펴보고자 한다. 많은 문헌과 선행연구에서 나타나고 있는 시간에 따른 품질특성의 이동이 매력적 품질에서 일원적 품질로 일원적 품질에서 당연적 품질로 변화하는 진부화(陳腐化)현상이 나타나는지도 함께 살펴보고자 한다. In this study, previous research (Sung-Uk Lim, 2004) surveyed in customer demand for mobile phones the quality characteristics of properties applied to the Kano model, the flow of time, depending on whether any changes will be discussed. In addition, our customers" new requirements will be examined along with the property map appeared. The movement of time-dependent quality characteristics appeared in many previous studies Obsolescence Phenomenon - from Attactive Quality Element to One-Dimensional Quality Element, from One-Dimensional Quality Element to Must-Be Quality Element - may appear be examined together.

종 분포 모형을 이용한 구상나무림의 지속 및 쇠퇴에 관한 연구 - 전라남도 광양시 백운산을 중심으로 -

조선희 ( Seon Hee Cho ),박종영 ( Jong Young Park ),박정호 ( Jeong Ho Park ),이양근 ( Yang Geun Lee ),문이만 ( Lee Man Mun ),강상호 ( Sang Ho Kang ),김광현 ( Gwang Hyun Kim ),윤종국 ( Jong Guk Yun ) 한국산림과학회 2015 한국산림과학회지 Vol.104 No.3

The present study investigated the habitats of Korean fir trees (Abies koreana E. H. Wilson) on Mt. Baekwun (Baekwun-san), determined the current distribution, quantified the contribution of biological and nonbiological environmental factors affecting the distribution, derived actual and potential habitats, presented a plan for the establishment of protected areas, applied RCP 8.5 climate change scenario to analyze the effects of climate change on the future distribution of Korean fir trees, and predicted future potential habitats. According to the results of the study, 3,325 Korean fir trees (DBH >= 2.5 cm) inhabited Mt. Baekwun, and their distribution area was approximately 150 ha. Populations of Korean fir trees were confirmed to exist at an altitude of 900 m above sea level and were distributed up to 1,200 m. Based on potential distribution, areas appropriate for habitation by Korean fir trees were analyzed to be 450 ha, three times the current distribution area, with a focus on Sang Peak (Sang-bong), Eokbul Peak (Eokbul-bong), Ddari Peak (Ddari-bong), and Dosol Peak (Dosol-bong). The forest stands near Sang Peak, the main peak, were evaluated as those with the most appropriate potential for the habitation of Korean fir trees, and populations of the trees tended to prefer the northern slope rather than the southern slope. When climate change scenario RCP 8.5 was applied and future potential distribution was analyzed, the habitats were expected to decrease in area to 20 ha by 2050, with a focus on Sang Peak, and areas appropriate for habitation were predicted not to exist by 2080. Judging from such results, as global warming accelerates, the habitats of Korean fir trees are clearly expected to move from lowlands to highlands.

콜라겐, 식초의 복합식이가 40대-60대 여성의 두피 및 미만성탈모에 미치는 영향

이하나 ( Ha Na Lee ),강상모 ( Sang Mo Kang ),조희숙 ( Hee Sook Cho2 ) 한국미용학회 2012 한국미용학회지 Vol.18 No.2

In scalp and diffuse alopecia, the complex diet of collagen and vinegar substantially decreased scalp sebum output, microbial quantity, keratin quantity, erythema and pigment quantity, pH than the control group and the alone group. In particular, in the hair number of 5 mm2 on the center of the scalp and the hair number per hair follicle, the complex diet of collagen and vinegar increased by 2.5 times than the changes which the number of the collagen group`s hair increases, and the number of the hair per hair follicle substantially increased as 1.6 times. In conclusion, in a clinical research for women in their 40s-60s whose gastric secretion function is presumed to fall and who have a diffuse alopecia, the complex diet of collagen and vinegar, protein hydrolysate, the complex diet of collagen and vinegar was better in the absorption than the intake of only collagen because it had a better effect on the improvement of the scalp and diffuse alopecia than a single diet.

Cigarette smoking is an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes: a four-year community-based prospective study

Cho, Nam H.,Chan, Juliana C. N.,Jang, Hak Chul,Lim, Soo,Kim, Hyung L.,Choi, Sung Hee Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2009 Clinical endocrinology Vol.71 No.5

<P>Summary</P><P>Objectives </P><P>We investigated the association between smoking and its additive effects with insulin resistance and &bgr;-cell function on the incidence of type 2 diabetes in a prospective population-based cohort study.</P><P>Design and method </P><P>A total of 10 038 subjects were recruited from rural and urban areas. All subjects underwent 75 g oral glucose tolerance tests and full biochemical assessments at baseline and during 4-year follow-up period. The final analysis was limited to 4041 men due to the low smoking rates in women.</P><P>Results </P><P>The ex- and heavy current smokers had the highest incidence of diabetes of 12·5% and 11·1% respectively, compared with never-smokers (7·9%) during 4 years. After multivariate adjustment by Cox-proportional hazard model, ex- and current smokers reveal a relative risk of 1·60 (95% CI: 1·07–2·39), 2·06 (1·35–3·16, for <20 cigarettes/day) and 2·41 (1·48–3·93, for ≥20 cigarettes/day) respectively compared with never smokers. The risk of new onset diabetes was the highest in those with low homeostasis model assessment for beta cell function (HOMA-&bgr;) and high homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) group in both smokers and never smokers.</P><P>Conclusions </P><P>Smoking is an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus and showed synergistic interaction with the status of low insulin secretion and high insulin resistance for developing diabetes. Given the high rates of smoking and growing burden of diabetes in the world, cessation of smoking should be considered as one of the key factors for diabetes prevention and treatment programmes.</P>

Effect of Necrostatin-1 on Cryopreservation of Mouse Spermatogonial Stem Cells

Sang-Eun Jung,Yong-Hee Kim,Yeon-Jin Cho,Polash Chandra Karmakar,Myeong-geun Oh,Yu-ri Choi,Buom-Yong Ryu 한국수정란이식학회 2016 한국수정란이식학회 학술대회 Vol.2016 No.10

Spermatogonial stem cells (SCCs) is foundation for spermatogenesis throughout male adult life because they have ability of self-renewal and differentiation into spermatozoa. Storage of such SSCs is very important to study on male reproduction, which would contribute human male infertility to be treated. However, during cryopreservation, the most cells are damaged by cryoinjury such as apoptosis, necrosis, osmotic stress, oxidative stress and so on. For the reason, in cryopreservation technique, targeting purpose is what cells are stored stably without cryoinjury. The purpose of this study was to develop the cryoprotectant for decrease in cryoinjury of SSCs by using melatonin and necrostatin-1 as additive cryoprotectant. The SSCs with melatonin or necrostatin-1 was frozen for 1 month, and then thawed to evaluate survival, recovery and proliferation rate. The result showed that necrostatin-1 50 mM was significantly greater than DMSO control. Furthermore, we conducted the characterization of cryo-thawed SSCs with necrostatin-1 50 mM to confirm whether the SSCs could maintain the undifferentiated state. As a result, the normal expression of each marker, which is PLZF, GFRa1 and VASA, was observed except for C-kit, meaning that the cells could maintain the undifferentiated state regardless of cryopreservation. Therefore, the result indicates that the cryo-thawed SSCs have ability of proliferation and self-renewal. In conclusion, our finding verifies that cryopreservation of SSC with necrostatin-1 50 mM could be helpful to preserve the SSCs stably, contributing to various studies on male reproduction and infertility treatment