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>

Calculations of AC magnetic losses from the experimental field profiles in various types of coated conductors under applied fields

Yoo, J,Lee, S,Jung, Y,Lee, J,Youm, D,Ha, H,Kim, H,Ko, R-K,Oh, S Institute of Physics 2008 Journal of physics. Conference series Vol.97 No.1

<P>We measured the field profiles, <I>H</I>(<I>x,H</I><SUB>a</SUB>) s, near the surface of coated conductors (CCs) by using the scanning Hall probe method. The samples were SmBCO-CC tape fabricated by co-evaporation method and YBCO-CC tape fabricated by PLD method. The applied fields, <I>H</I><SUB>a</SUB>s, were decreased from <I>H</I><SUB>peak</SUB>to -<I>H</I><SUB>peak</SUB> stepwise. From the values of <I>H</I>(<I>x,H</I><SUB>a</SUB>), we calculated the current profiles, <I>J</I>(<I>x,H</I><SUB>a</SUB>) s, by the inversion method. From the values of <I>J</I>(<I>x,H</I><SUB>a</SUB>) and the corresponding flux densities, we calculated the hysteretic energy losses per cycle, <I>Q</I><SUB>M</SUB>s, for various <I>H</I><SUB>peak</SUB>s. From the values of <I>Q</I><SUB>M</SUB>, we calculated the characteristic functions, <I>g</I>s, by using the relation, <I>g</I>= π<I>Q</I><SUB>M</SUB>/μ<SUB>0</SUB><I>I</I><SUP>2</SUP><SUB>c</SUB>. Here, <I>I</I><SUB>c</SUB> is the critical current. For the range of <I>H</I><SUB>peak</SUB>/<I>H</I><SUB>c</SUB>≤ 3, the <I>g</I>-values of SmBCO CC tape were larger than those of YBCO CC tape. However, for the range of <I>H</I><SUB>peak</SUB>/<I>H</I><SUB>c</SUB> ≥ 3, the <I>g</I>-values of SmBCO CC tape were smaller than those of YBCO CC tape. When <I>H</I><SUB>peak</SUB>/<I>H</I><SUB>c</SUB> = 3, both sample show almost same value of <I>g.</I>However we found qualitatively different <I>J–B</I> hysteretic curves for both samples. We also compared our <I>g</I>-values with other <I>g</I>-values, which were directly measured by energy loss experiments. Our <I>g</I>-values of YBCO CC tapes were basically similar to the Brandt's theoretical values of <I>g</I> in the most range of <I>I</I><SUB>peak</SUB> in our measurements.</P>

자외선의 조사간격이 브로일러 병아리의 볏 피부중 비타민 D₃함량에 미치는 영향

조인호,장윤환,이은택,여영수,배은경,김중달 한국축산학회 1994 한국축산학회지 Vol.36 No.1

This study was conducted to determine the content, of previtamin D₃(PreD₃), lumisterol₃(L₃), vitamin D₃(VD₃) and provitamin D₃(ProD₃) in comb skski of broiler chicks exposed to medium ware ultraviolet(UVB) lights in different interval. The broiler Hubbard line day old chicks(199 = 10 control + 3 irradiation interval × 9 elapsed time × 7 replica) were fed vitamin D deficient diet for 3 weeks in a windowless subdued light room and exposed to 297 ㎚ UVB light by 0.068 mJ/㎝-(10 min) three times in 0, 12 or 24 h interval. The comb skin were taken at 0, 6, 12, 18, 24, 48, 96, 144 or 240 h after last irradiation, and epidermis and dermis were separated. The lipid in sample was extracted by 9% ethyl acetate/hexane and purified by Sep-Pak silica catridge. The stright phase HPI-C was applied to analyze the concentration of Prop; and its photoproducts. When chicks were exposed once to UVB light for 30 min without interval, the mole % of ProD₃ in comb epidermis were 100% at control and 52.65% at 0 h after irradiation, thereafter it increased gradually to 88.17% at 240 h. PreD₃ and L₃ presented the maximum mole % at 0 h. VD₃ showed the peak value at 12 h. then decreased slowly. As UVB light was utilized to irradiate the chicks for 10 thin three times in 12 h interval, the ProD₃ mole portion in epidermis at 0 h was 76.4%, the lowest value among tested. PreD₃ and 1-3 preserved the highest level at 24 and 0 h, respectively, thereafter decreased gradully. VD₃ showed a peak at 6 h after exposure. When 24 h interval system was treated, the lowest value of ProD₃ 83.52% was appeared at 0 h. PreD₃ and L3 showed the highest level at 6 and 0 h, respectively. Mole ale of VD₃ had a peak value at 6 h and thin decreased. The mole % of ProD₃ and its photoproduets in comb dermis presented similar trends of time course variation as in those in epidermis. In respecting the method of UVB irradiation the PreD₃, L, and VDT were produced more quickly and largely in no intend system as compared to the time and amount produced in 12 or 24 h interval system.

Poultry vaccination directed evolution of H9N2 low pathogenicity avian influenza viruses in Korea

Lee, D.h.,Fusaro, A.,Song, C.S.,Suarez, D.L.,Swayne, D.E. 3M Company 2016 Virology Vol.488 No.-

<P>Significant economic losses in the poultry industries have resulted from H9N2 low pathogenic avian influenza virus infections across North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The present study investigated the evolutionary dynamics of H9N2 viruses circulating in Korea from 1996 to 2012. Our analysis of viral population dynamics revealed an increase in genetic diversity between the years 2003 and 2007, corresponding to the spread and diversification of H9N2 viruses into multiple genetic groups (named A and B), followed by a sudden decrease in 2007, which was associated with implementation of vaccination using a Clade A virus. Implementation of the H9N2 vaccination program in Korea has dramatically reduced the diversity of H9N2 virus, and only one sub-lineage of Glade B has survived, expanded, and currently circulates in Korea. In addition, the antigenic drift of this new genetic group away from the current vaccine strain suggests the need to update the vaccine seed strain. Published by Elsevier Inc.</P>

갑상선자극 호르몬 분비에 대한 Dopaminergic Control에 관한 연구

이정상,이문호,고창순,김응진,김명덕 대한핵의학회 1978 핵의학 분자영상 Vol.12 No.2

1978년 4월부터 1978년 8월사이에 서울대학교병원 내과에 내원하였던 원발성 갑상선기능저하증 환자 9명과 일반신체검사 및 갑상선기능검사상 전혀 이상이 발견되지 않은 의과대학생 6명과 수련의 1명 총 16명을 대상으로 Dopamine 수용체를 선택적으로 차단하는 Metoclopramide와 Dopamine 수용체를 선택적으로 자극하는 Bromergocryptine(CB-154)을 각각 혹은 함께 투여해서 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1) Metoclopramide(Moxolonⓡ) 10mg을 정맥으로 주사했을때 원발성 갑상선기능저하증 환자들에서는 투여후 20분에 말초혈액에서 갑상선자극호르몬이 통계학적으로 유의하게 증가되었으며, 60분에도 계속 증가되었다. 그 이후 180분까지 계속 증가된 장태를 유대했으며, 중증보다 경증에서 더욱 현저하게 증가되어 나타났다. 그러나 정상인에서는 이러한 증가가 나타나지 않았다. 2) Bromergocryptine(CB-154)을 2mg 경구투여했을때 원발성 갑상선기능저하증 환자들에서는 투여후 120분에 말초혈액에서 갑상선자극호르몬이 현저하게 감소되었고, 240분 및 360분까지 계속 감소되었으며, 중증보다 경증에서 더욱 현저하게 감소되어 나타났다. 그러나 정상인에서는 이러한 감소가 나타나지 않았다. 3) Bromergocryptine(CB-154) 2mg을 경구투여한 후 120분에 Metoclopramide(Moxolonⓡ) 10mg을 정맥 주사했을때 원발성 갑상선기능저하증 환자들에서는 Bromergocryptine을 투여한 후 120분에 말초혈액에서 갑상선자극호르몬이 감소했으며, Metoclopramid를 투여한 후에 약간 증가하는 추세였으나, Metoclopramide를 단독으로 투여했을 때와 같은 현저한 증가는 나타나지 않았으며, 정상인들에서는 Bromergocryptine 및 Metoclopramide를 투여했을때 뚜렷한 증가나 감소는 보이지 않았다. 4) 생리식염수 2ml를 정맥주사했을 때 원발성 갑상선기능저하증 환자들 및 정상인들에서 갑상선자극호르몬이 말초혈액에서 뚜렷한 증가 내지 감소는 보이지 않았다. 5) Metoclopramide와Bromergocryptine을 각각 혹은 함께 투여했을때 및 생리염수를 투여했을 때 혈중 Triiodothyronine 및 Thyroxine치는 각각의 기저치들에 비해 통계학적으로 유의한 증가나 감소를 보이지 않았다. 이상의 결과에서 갑상선자극호르몬의 분비가 Dopaminergic Control을 받는다는 사실을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구를 실시함에 있어 물심양면으로 협조해주신 동아제약에 사의를 표하는 바이다. To e1ucidate the depaminergic control of T.S.H. secretion, we analized the pattern of T.S.H secretion in seven normal controls and nine primary hypothyroid subjects, before and after single or combined administration of specific dopaminergic receptor blocker, metoclopramide, and specific depaminergic receptor stimulant, bromergocryptine (CB-154). The results obtained were as follows: 1) There was a significant rise in T.S.H. levels after intravenous injection of metocioramide(10mg) in hypothyroid subjects. But there was no significant rise in T.S.H. levels in normal controls. The T.S.H. response to metoclopramide varied considerably, being large in mild cases and small in severely hypothyroid subjects. 2) There was a significant fall in T.S.H. levels after oral administration of bromergocryptine(2mg) in hypothyroid subjects, but there was no significant fall in T.S.H. levels in normal controls. 3) There was no significant fluctuation in T.S.H. levels after combined administration of both metoclopramide and bromergocrytine. 4) There was no significant fluctuation in T.S.H. levels after intravenous injection of normal saline(2ml) in both hypothyroid and normal subjects. 5) There was no significant change in serum T3 and T4 after administration of metoclopramide and bromergocryptine respectively and serially. These data support the fact that there is a dopaminergic control in the secretioI1 of T.S.H. in the human.

Complete genome sequence of a natural reassortant H9N2 avian influenza virus found in bean goose (Anser fabalis): Direct evidence for virus exchange between Korea and China via wild birds

Lee, D.H.,Park, J.K.,Yuk, S.S.,Erdene-Ochir, T.O.,Kwon, J.H.,Lee, J.B.,Park, S.Y.,Choi, I.S.,Lee, S.W.,Song, C.S. Elsevier Science 2014 INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION Vol.26 No.-

In 2011, we isolated a natural recombinant H9N2 avian influenza virus from fecal droppings of bean goose (Anser fabalis) in Korea. Phylogenetic analyses showed that the A/bean goose/Korea/220/2011(H9N2) isolate is a reassortant of Eurasian and North American lineages of avian influenza virus. In addition, the complete genome sequence, including all 8 gene segments, was associated with Chinese H9N2 viruses isolated from wild birds in the Hunan East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve. These data provide direct evidence for the exchange of avian influenza viruses between Korea and China via wild birds.

3D crustal velocity structure beneath the broadband seismic array in the Gyeongju area of Korea by receiver function analyses

Lee, D.H.,Lee, J.M.,Cho, H.M.,Kang, T.S. Elsevier Scientific Publishing Co 2016 Tectonophysics Vol.689 No.-

<P>A temporary seismic array was in operation between October 2010 and March 2013 in the Gyeongju area of Korea. Teleseismic records of the seismic array appropriate for receiver function analysis were collected, and selected seismograms were split into five groups based on epicenters-the Banda-Molucca, Sumatra, Iran, Aleutian, and Vanuatu groups. ID velocity structures beneath each seismic station were estimated by inverting the stacked receiver functions for possible groups. The inversion was done by applying a genetic algorithm, whereas surface wave dispersion data were used as constraints to avoid non-uniqueness in the inversion. The composite velocity structure was constructed by averaging the velocity structures weighted by the number of receiver functions used in stacking. The uncertainty analysis for the velocity structures showed that the average of 95% confidence intervals was +/- 0.1 km/s. The 3D velocity structure was modeled through interpolation of 1D composite velocity structures. Moho depths were determined in each composite velocity structure based on the AK135-F S-wave velocity model, and the depths were similar to the H-kappa analysis results. The deepest Moho depth in the study area was found to be 31.9 km, and the shallowest, was 25.9 km. The Moho discontinuity dips in a southwestward direction beneath the area. A low velocity layer was also detected between 4 and 14 km depth. Adaldtic intrusions and/or a high geothermal gradient appear to be the causes of this low velocity layer. The 3D velocity structure can be used to reliably assess seismic hazards in this area. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.</P>

Seasonal carbon uptake rates of phytoplankton in the northern East/Japan Sea

Lee, S.H.,Joo, H.,Lee, J.H.,Lee, J.H.,Kang, J.J.,Lee, H.W.,Lee, D.,Kang, C.K. Pergamon Press 2017 Deep-sea research. Part II, Topical studies in oce Vol.143 No.-

Korea-Russia joint expeditions have been conducted mainly in the less studied Russian sector of the East/Japan Sea to understand the physical and ecological structures. In this study, the carbon uptake rates of phytoplankton measured in 2012 (middle-late October) and 2015 (middle April-early May) were analyzed to understand seasonal and spatial distributions of phytoplankton production, using a <SUP>13</SUP>C-<SUP>15</SUP>N dual isotope tracer technique. The water columns in the euphotic layers were well mixed during our cruise periods in both years. The water column-integrated chl-a concentrations (mean +/- S.D. = 2.28 +/- 1.47mgm<SUP>-3</SUP>) in 2015 was significantly higher (t-test, p < 0.01) than in 2012 (mean +/- S.D. = 0.49 +/- 0.29mgm<SUP>-3</SUP>) because of different sampling seasons. Small phytoplankton (< 2 μm) were relatively dominant in 2012, whereas different sizes of phytoplankton were evenly distributed in 2015 although a spatial distribution of large phytoplankton (> 20 μm) was observed near the Russian coast. The daily carbon uptake rates in this study were 180.5 and 441.6mgC m<SUP>-2</SUP> d<SUP>-1</SUP> in 2012 and 2015, respectively which are significantly (t-test, p < 0.01) lower than the averaged values previously reported in the East/Japan Sea (863 +/- 679.6mgC m<SUP>-2</SUP> d<SUP>-1</SUP>). The potential reasons for the lower rate in this study are discussed. The small phytoplankton contribution (47.4%) averaged from the two different cruises in this study is consistent with the result (47%) reported in temperate regions. Moreover, a significantly (t-test, p < 0.01) lower contribution of small phytoplankton in total primary production than total phytoplankton biomass in this study is consistent with the results from other regions. Lower total primary production might be expected due to increasing contribution of small phytoplankton under warmer conditions.

Effect of Anodic Gas Compositions on the Overpotential in a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell

Lee C.G.,Kim D.H.,Hong S.W.,Park S.H.,Lim H.C. The Korean Electrochemical Society 2006 한국전기화학회지 Vol.9 No.2

Anodic overpotential has been investigated with gas composition changes in a $100cm^2$ class molten carbonate fuel cell. The overpotential was measured with steady state polarization, reactant gas addition (RA), inert gas step addition (ISA), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) methods at different anodic inlet gas compositions, i.e., $H_2:CO_2:H_2O=0.69:0.17:0.14\;atm\;and\;H_2:CO_2:H_2O=0.33:0.33:0.33\;atm$, at a fixed $H_2$ flow rate. The results demonstrate that the anodic overpotential decreases with increasing $CO_2\;and\;H_2O$ flow rates, indicating the anode reaction is a gas-phase mass-transfer control process of the reactant species, $H_2,\;CO_2,\;and\;H_2O$. It was also found that the mass-transfer resistance due to the $H_2$ species slightly increases at higher $CO_2\;and\;H_2O$ flow rates. EIS showed reduction of the lower frequency semi-circle with increasing $H_2O\;and\;CO_2$ flow rate without affecting the high frequency semi-circle.

Clinical outcomes of venous thromboembolism with dalteparin therapy in multiple myeloma patients

Lee, S.E.,Jeon, Y.W.,Yoon, J.H.,Cho, B.S.,Eom, K.S.,Kim, Y.J.,Kim, H.J.,Lee, S.,Cho, S.G.,Kim, D.W.,Lee, J.W.,Min, W.S.,Kim, M.,Min, C.K. Pergamon Press 2015 Thrombosis research Vol.136 No.5

This study focused on the clinical outcomes in multiple myeloma (MM) patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) who received low-molecular-weight heparin (dalteparin) therapy. Changes in D-dimer levels before and after VTE were also evaluated. Among 549 patients treated with various chemotherapeutic agents, a total of 52 (9.47%) patients including 32 newly diagnosed with MM and 16 with relapsed/refractory MM developed VTE, 48 of whom received dalteparin. Among the 48 treated patients, 37 (77%) had proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT), four had (8%) pulmonary embolism (PE), and seven (15%) had both DVT and PE. In 32 patients with available paired samples (at baseline and VTE occurrence), significant conversion of D-dimer levels from 2.2+/-0.4mg/L to 11.8+/-1.6mg/L (P<0.001) was observed, which decreased from 10.9+/-0.4mg/L to 1.9+/-0.6mg/L one month after initiating dalteparin therapy. A total of 44 patients received dalteparin with a median duration of 4.2months (range, 2.7-9.4), and four patients were discontinued early due to death (n=3) and major bleeding (n=1). After a median follow-up of 9.0months (range, 0.7-35.8) since the first VTE episode, five patients showed recurrence of VTE with a cumulative incidence of 17.5+/-7.9%. Major bleeding occurred in three patients. In summary, dalteparin seems to be a promising drug for the treatment of VTE in MM. In addition, the significant difference in D-dimer levels observed before occurrence of VTE and after dalteparin treatment may suggest the usefulness of D-dimer testing as a surrogate marker for VTE in MM patients.