Induction of bone formation by <i>Escherichia coli</i>‐expressed recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein‐2 using block‐type macroporous biphasic calcium phosphate in orthotopic and ectopic rat models

Park, J‐,C.,So, S‐,S.,Jung, I‐,H.,Yun, J‐,H.,Choi, S‐,H.,Cho, K‐,S.,Kim, C‐,S. Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2011 Journal of periodontal research Vol.46 No.6

<P><I>Park J‐C, So S‐S, Jung I‐H, Yun J‐H, Choi S‐H, Cho K‐S, Kim C‐S. Induction of bone formation by</I> Escherichia coli<I>‐expressed recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein‐2 using block‐type macroporous biphasic calcium phosphate in orthotopic and ectopic rat models. J Periodont Res 2011; 46: 682–690. © 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S</I></P><P><B>Background and Objective: </B> The potential of the <I>Escherichia coli</I>‐expressed recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein‐2 (ErhBMP‐2) to support new bone formation/maturation using a block‐type of macroporous biphasic calcium phosphate (bMBCP) carrier was evaluated in an orthotopic and ectopic rat model.</P><P><B>Material and Methods: </B> Critical‐size (Φ 8 mm) calvarial defects and subcutaneous pockets in 32 Sprague–Dawley rats received implants of rhBMP‐2 (2.5 μg) in a bMBCP carrier or bMBCP alone (control). Implant sites were evaluated using histological and histometric analysis following 2‐ and 8‐wk healing intervals (eight animals/group/interval).</P><P><B>Results: </B> ErhBMP‐2/bMBCP supported significantly greater bone formation at 2 and 8 wk (10.8% and 25.4%, respectively) than the control at 2 and 8 wk (5.3% and 14.0%, respectively) in calvarial defects (<I>p</I> < 0.01). Bone formation was only observed for the ErhBMP‐2/bMBCP ectopic sites and was significantly greater at 8 wk (7.5%) than at 2 wk (4.5%) (<I>p</I> < 0.01). Appositional and endochondral bone formation was usually associated with a significant increase in fatty marrow at 8 wk. The bMBCP carrier showed no evidence of bioresorption.</P><P><B>Conclusion: </B> ErhBMP‐2/bMBCP induced significant bone formation in both calvarial and ectopic sites. Further study appears to be required to evaluate the relevance of the bMBCP carrier.</P>

Decomposition of 1,4-dioxane by photo-Fenton oxidation coupled with activated sludge in a polyester manufacturing process

So, M. H.,Han, J. S.,Han, T. H.,Seo, J. W.,Kim, C. G. IWA Publishing 2009 Water Science & Technology Vol.59 No.5

<P>The cyclic ether 1,4-dioxane is a synthetic industrial chemical that is used as a solvent in producing paints and lacquers. The EPA and the International Agency for Research on Cancer(IARC) classified 1,4-dioxane as a GROUP B2(probable human) carcinogen. 1,4-dioxane is also produced as a by-product during the manufacture of polyester. In this research, a polyester manufacturing company (i.e. K Co.) in Gumi, Korea was investigated regarding the release of high concentrations of 1,4-dioxane (about 600 mg/L) and whether treatment prior to release should occur to meet with the level of the regulation standard (e.g., 5 mg/L in 2010). A 10 ton/day pilot-scale treatment system using photo-Fenton oxidation was able to remove approximately 90% of 1,4-dioxane under the conditions that concentrations of 2800 ppm H2O2 and 1,400 ppm FeSO4 were maintained along with 10 UV-C lamps (240 μW/cm2) installed and operated continuously during aeration. However, the effluent concentration of 1,4-dioxane was still high at about 60 mg/L where TOC concentration in the effluent had been moreover increased due to decomposed products such as aldehydes and organic acids. Thus, further investigation is needed to see whether the bench scale (reactor volume, 8.9 L) of activated sludge could facilitate the decomposition of 1,4-dioxane and their by-products (i.e., TOC). As a result, 1,4-dioxane in the effluent has been decreased as low as 0.5 mg/L. The optimal conditions for the activated sludge process that were obtained are as follows: DO, 3-3.5 mg/L; HRT, 24 h; SRT 15 d; MLSS, 3,000 mg/L. Consequently, photo-Fenton oxidation coupled with activated sludge can make it possible to efficiently decompose 1,4-dioxane to keep up with that of the regulation standard.</P>

Tailoring the characteristics of graphite oxides by different oxidation times

Jeong, H K,Jin, M H,So, K P,Lim, S C,Lee, Y H Institute of Physics [etc.] 2009 Journal of Physics. D, Applied Physics Vol.42 No.6

<P>Graphite oxide was synthesized using various oxidation times and characterized by its physical and chemical properties. The degree of oxidation of the graphite oxide was systematically controlled via oxidation time up to 24 h. Three phases of interlayer distances were identified by x-ray diffraction: pristine graphite (3.4 Å), intermediate (4 Å) and fully expanded graphite oxide (6 Å) phases. These phases were distinguished by an atomic ratio of O/C, which occurred from the different compositions of epoxide, carboxyl and hydroxyl groups. The band gap of the graphite oxides was also tuned via the oxidation time, resulting in direct band gap engineering from 1.7 to 2.4 eV and strong correlation with the atomic ratio of O/C.</P>

Bioremediation of Cd by Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation

Kang, C. H.,Han, S. H.,Shin, Y.,Oh, S. J.,So, J. S. HUMANA PRESS INC 2014 Applied biochemistry and biotechnology Vol.172 No.4

Contamination by Cd is a significant environmental problem. Therefore, we examined Cd removal from an environmental perspective. Ureolysis-driven calcium carbonate precipitation has been proposed for use in geotechnical engineering for soil remediation applications. In this study, 55 calcite-forming bacterial strains were newly isolated from various environments. Biomineralization of Cd by calcite-forming bacteria was investigated in laboratory-scale experiments. A simple method was developed to determine the effectiveness of microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP). Using this method, we determined the effectiveness of biomineralization for retarding the flow of crystal violet through a 25-mL column. When the selected bacteria were analyzed using an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer, high removal rates (99.95 %) of Cd were observed following incubation for 48 h. Samples of solids that formed in the reaction vessels were examined using a scanning electron microscope. The CdCO3 compounds primarily showed a spherical shape. The results of this study demonstrate that MICP-based sequestration of soluble heavy metals via coprecipitation with calcite may be useful for toxic heavy metal bioremediation.

Intracellular spermine blocks TRPC4 channel via electrostatic interaction with C-terminal negative amino acids

Kim, J.,Moon, S. H.,Shin, Y. C.,Jeon, J. H.,Park, K. J.,Lee, K. P.,So, I. Springer Science + Business Media 2016 Pfl ugers Arch Vol.468 No.4

<P>Transient receptor potential canonical (TRPC) 4 channels are calcium-permeable, nonselective cation channels and are widely expressed in mammalian tissue, especially in the GI tract and brain. TRPC4 channels are known to be involved in neurogenic contraction of ileal smooth muscle cells via generating cationic current after muscarinic stimulation (muscarinic cationic current (mI(cat))). Polyamines exist in numerous tissues and are believed to be involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, scar formation, wound healing, and carcinogenesis. Besides, physiological polyamines are essential to maintain inward rectification of cardiac potassium channels (Kir(2.1)). At membrane potentials more positive than equilibrium potential, intracellular polyamines plug the cytosolic surface of the Kir(2.1) so that potassium ions cannot pass through the pore. Recently, it was reported that polyamines inhibit not only cardiac potassium channels but also nonselective cation channels that mediate the generation of mI(cat). Here, we report that TRPC4, a definite mI(cat) mediator, is inhibited by intracellular spermine with great extent. The inhibition was specific to TRPC4 and TRPC5 channels but was not effective to TRPC1/4, TRPC1/5, and TRPC3 channels. For this inhibition to occur, we found that glutamates at 728th and 729th position of TRPC4 channels are essential whereby we conclude that spermine blocks the TRPC4 channel with electrostatic interaction between negative amino acids at the C-terminus of the channel.</P>

韓方機器로 測定한 生理信號의 五行 生剋制化規律的 解析

장경선,최정화,진천식,나창수,소철호 한국한의학연구원 1996 한국한의학연구원논문집 Vol.2 No.1

The physiological signals measured by Oriental Medicine instruments have been analyzed quantitatively in the view of the rule of promoting and counteracting relation of five evolutive phases theory. We tried to reduce the physiological signals measured by EAV(Electro-Acupuncture according to Voll) and IR thermography to the representation of five evolutive phases. The EAV index and local skin temperature on acupuncture points of each phases measured and normalized so that the total value of five phases became unity. We assumed that the normalized EAV index and local skin temperature mean the deficiency or excess of Qi for each phases. The state of Qi distribution for each phases were approximately agree with the diagnostic pattern of O.M. doctor. Taking account of the Qi distribution state over the five evolutive phases, we performed a proper needle insertion on acupuncture points to induce the distinct change of Qi for each phases. We compared the measured results with the predictions of Qi variation by the rule of promoting and counteracting relation over the five evolutive phases. For all cases, the variation of Qi in the own phase on which a needle insertion was performed were exactly same to the theoretical prediction and partial agreement was shown for the other four phases. The same analysis was carried to the results of skin temperature measurements at accupoints. We found that the local skin temperature at accupoints of each phases showed a finite change by the needle insertion and the behavior of its change were strongly correlated.

Optimization of biological wastewater treatment conditions for 1,4-dioxane decomposition in polyester manufacturing processes

Han, J. S.,So, M. H.,Kim, C. G. IWA Publishing 2009 Water Science & Technology Vol.59 No.5

<P>The solvent stabilizer 1,4-dioxane could have harmful effects on an ecosystem. The discharge limit of 1,4-dioxane in a body of water will be regulated at 5 mg/L in Republic of Korea. Thus, the currently operating activated sludge used in the manufacture of polyester should be properly treated to meet the regulations. Accordingly, the removal rate of 1,4-dioxane and its microbial properties was assessed at K, H and T corporations. The highest removal efficiencies were recorded at H. However, the concentration of 1,4-dioxane in the effluent of T exceeded the criterion. In addition, a microbial degradation test was conducted on 100 mg/L of 1,4-dioxane inoculated with the activated sludge from each of the three corporations. After 7 days, the 1,4-dioxane was completely removed with the H sludge and efficiencies were 67% in the T sludge and 52% in the K sludge. These results confirm that the biodegradability of 1,4-dioxane may vary in relation to the microbial properties. The microbial diversity of activated sludge of each company was therefore investigated by 16S rDNA cloning methods. In conclusion, the activated sludge of H is the most effective for the biodegradation of 1,4-dioxane. This fact is of significant concern for the industrial sector.</P>

Functional effects of β₃-adrenoceptor on pacemaker activity in interstitial cells of Cajal from the mouse colon

Wu, M.J.,Shin, D.H.,Kim, M.Y.,Park, C.G.,Kim, Y.D.,Lee, J.,Park, I.K.,Choi, S.,So, I.,Park, J.S.,Jun, J.Y. North-Holland ; Elsevier Science Ltd 2015 european journal of pharmacology Vol.754 No.-

<P>We investigated the presence of beta(3)-adrenoceptor and its functional effects on pacemaker potentials in colonic interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) from mice. The whole cell patch clamp technique was used to record pacemaker potentials in cultured ICCs and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was performed to detect the mRNA transcript levels beta-adrenoceptors. The beta(3)-adrenoceptor agonist, BRL37344, reduced the frequency of pacemaker potentials in a Concentration dependent manner. The inhibitory effects of BRL37344 wore blocked by the pretreatment of propranolol, a nonspecific beta-adrenoceptor antagonist, but not by the selective beta(1)-adrenoceptor antagonist atenolol and the selective beta(2)-adrenoceptor antagonist butoxamine. beta(3)-adrenocepto antagonists SR59230A and L748337 blocked the inhibitory effects of BRL37344. RT-PCR revealed mRNA transcripts of beta(1)- and beta(3)-adrenoceptor, but not beta(2)-adrenoceptor, in c-kit- and Ano-1-positive colonic ICCs. The K+ channel blockers tetraethylammoniu, apamin, and glibenclamide did not block the effects of BRL37344. N-omega-Nitio-L-arginiue methyl ester hydrochloride (L-NAME), an NO synthase inhibitor, and chelerythrine, a protein Kinase C inhibitor, also did not block the effects of BRL37344. Noradrenaline mimicked the effects of BRL37344 in colonic ICCs. However, the inhibitory effects of noradrenaline on pacemaker potentials were blocked only by pretreatment with atenolol but not by butoxamine, SR59230A, or L748337 in small intestinal ICCs, BRL37344 had no effect On pacemaker potentials and mRNA transcripts of beta(1)-and beta(2)-adrenoceptor, but not beta(3)-adrenoceptor were detected. These results suggest that beta(3)-adrenoceptors are present in colonic ICCs and may play a role in regulating gastrointestinal motility by the inhibition or pacemaker potentials. (C) 2015 Elsevier By. All rights reserved.</P>

The interaction domains of transient receptor potential canonical (TRPC)¼ and TRPC1/5 heteromultimeric channels

Myeong, J.,Ko, J.,Hong, C.,Yang, D.,Lee, K.P.,Jeon, J.h.,So, I. Academic Press 2016 Biochemical and biophysical research communication Vol.474 No.3

Transient receptor potential canonical (TRPC) family contains a non-selective cation channel, and four TRPC subunits form a functional tetrameric channel. TRPC4/5 channels form not only the homotetrameric channel but also a heterotetrameric channel with TRPC1. We investigated the interaction domain required for TRPC¼ or TRPC1/5 heteromultimeric channels using FRET and the patch-clamp technique. TRPC1 only localized at the plasma membrane (PM) when it was coexpressed with TRPC4 or TRPC5. The TRPC¼ or TRPC1/5 heteromultimeric showed the typical outward rectifying I/V curve. When TRPC1 and TRPC4 form a heteromeric channel, the N-terminal coiled-coil domain (CCD) and C-terminal 725-745 region of TRPC1 interact with the N-terminal CCD and C-terminal 700-728 region of TRPC4. However, when TRPC1 and TRPC5 form a heteromeric channel, the N-terminal CCD and C-terminal 673-725 region of TRPC1 interact with the N-terminal CCD and C-terminal 707-735 region of TRPC5. In conclusion, the N-terminal CCD of TRPC channels is essential for the heteromultimeric structure of TRPC channels, whereas specific C-terminal regions are required for unique heteromerization between subgroups of TRPC channels.

ALD of Hafnium Dioxide Thin Films Using the New Alkoxide Precursor Hafnium 3-Methyl-3-pentoxide, Hf(mp)₄

Cho, W.,An, K.-S.,Chung, T.-M.,Kim, C. G.,So, B.-S.,You, Y.-H.,Hwang, J.-H.,Jung, D.,Kim, Y. WILEY-VCH Verlag 2006 Chemical vapor deposition Vol.12 No.11

<P>A new alkoxide precursor, Hf(mp)<SUB>4</SUB> [mp = 3-methyl-3-pentoxide, OC(CH<SUB>3</SUB>)(C<SUB>2</SUB>H<SUB>5</SUB>)<SUB>2</SUB>] has been employed in the atomic layer deposition (ALD) of HfO<SUB>2</SUB> thin films using water (H<SUB>2</SUB>O) as the oxygen source. The self-limiting ALD process via alternate surface reactions of Hf(mp)<SUB>4</SUB> and H<SUB>2</SUB>O is confirmed from thickness measurements of the HfO<SUB>2</SUB> films grown with varied Hf(mp)<SUB>4</SUB> supply time and number of Hf(mp)<SUB>4</SUB>/H<SUB>2</SUB>O ALD cycles. The ALD temperature window for this precursor is found to be between 250 and 350 °C. Under optimal reaction conditions, the growth rate of the HfO<SUB>2</SUB> films is ∼0.9 Å per cycle. Amorphous films can be obtained across the entire temperature range with atomically flat and uniform surfaces. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and depth-profiling Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) indicate that the films are stoichiometric with negligible amounts (less than 2 %) of carbon impurities.</P> <B>Graphic Abstract</B> <P>The new precursor hafnium 3-methyl-3-pentoxide is shown to have excellent ALD behavior when used with water as the oxygen source. It is a liquid, volatile at moderately elevated temperatures, and shows a relatively low ALD temperature window, 250–350 °C, and minimal carbon incorporation in the HfO<SUB>2</SUB> films deposited. The growth rate of the HfO<SUB>2</SUB> films was found to be ca. 0.9 Å/cycle under optimal reaction conditions.</P>