Identification of the Gene Products Responsible for F Plasmid Partitioning

KIM, SUNG0UK,NAGAI, KAZUO,TAMURA, GAKUZO,YU, JU-HYUN,BOK, SONG-HAE 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 1993 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.3 No.4

DNA subfragments, sopA, sopB and sopC which help to maintain the stability of an on C plasmid, were derived from a mini-F plasmid DNA (EcoRI restriction fragment f5) after digestion with restriction endonuclease, and cloned in the vector plasmid pBR322. The recombinant plasmids obtained were introduced into E. coli KY7231 and E. coli CSR603 strains, and proteins specified by the mini-F fragments were analysed by SDS-PAGE. Two proteins encoded by the F fragments were detected, and their molecular weights were 41,000 and 37,000 daltons. Fluorography after one and two dimensional gel electrophoresis of the lysates showed that these two proteins had been overproduced in the cells which were allowed to incorporate radioactive amino acid after plasmid amplification by chloramphenicol treatment. The isoelectric points of sopA and sopB proteins were 6.6 and 7.0, respectively.

초등 교과교육학의 성격과 내용구조 연구

유한구(Han Ku Ryu),장성모(Sung Mo Chang),송광용(Kwang Yong Song),조주연(Joo Yun Cho),이학주(Hak Ju Lee) 한국초등교육학회 1997 초등교육연구 Vol.11 No.1

이 연구는 교과교육과 교과교육학의관계, 그리고 교과교육학과 교육학의 관계등을 분석하고, 그 결과를 토대로 하여 초등학교 교과교육과 교육대학 교과교육학 교육의 실제를 정확히 이해하고 그 발전 방향을 탐색하기 위한 것이다. 일반적으로, 교과교육학은 교육학에서 제시하고 있는 교육과정의 구성및 교육방법상의 일반 원리를 교과교육이라는 특수한 사태에 적용하는 과정에 관심을 두는 이론으로 간주되고 있다. 이 관점에 의하면, 교과교육학은 교육학의 일반적 원리에 따라 교과교육이라는 특수한 맥락에 처방을 내리기 위한 것으로 파악된다. 이 관점을 교과와 그것을 가르치는 교사의 삶을 사실상 별개의 것으로 분리하는 것이며, 그와 동일한 이유에서 교과교육학과 교과교육학자의 삶 또한 별개의 것임을 전제하는 것이다. 그러나 교과교육과 교과교육학, 그리고 교과교육학과 교육학의 관계는 이론에서 실제로 나아가는 앞의 방향과는 정반대 방향에서도 이해될 수 있다. 이 관점에 의하면, 교과교육학은 교과교육 실제에 처방을 내리기 위한 것이 아니라 그 실제를 기술하고 정당화하기 위한 것으로 파악된다. 교과교육과 교과교육학의 관련이 이렇게 파악될 때, 교과 교육학은 교사나 교과교육학자에게 자신이 지금 하는 일이 자신의 삶과 결코 무관한 것이 아니라는 믿음을 심어 주게 되며, 나아가 그들 자신이 참여하고 있는 초등학교나 교육대학의 교육실제를 기술하거나 정당화하려고 할 때 반드시 필요한 개념적 도구를 제공해 줄 수 있게 된다. 바로 여기에 교과교육학에 관한 종래의 접근과는 구분되는 새로운 접근방식이 요구되는 이유가 있다. The purpose of this study is threefold: The first is to analyse the relations between subject education and subject pedagogy, and between subject pedagogy and general pedagogy. The second is, based on the analysis result, to have the precise understanding of teaching various subjects in the elementary school, and of teaching subject pedagogy in the university of education. The third is to search for the desirable direction of developing the elementary education and the teacher education. Subject pedagogy is usually defined as a theory which is interested in the process of applying pedagogical principles regarding curriculum organization and teaching methods to specific teaching situations, that is, subject education situations. However, this definition has a limitation, because it assumes that a subject and the teacher's life who teaches the subject are separated from each other, and that subject pedagogy and the scholar who studies subject pedagogy are also separated. The relationship between subject teaching and subject pedagogy, and between subject pedagogy and general pedagogy can be understood with quite different viewpoint. This new viewpoint, which is the major discussion matter of this study, assumes that subject pedagogy is never separated from the life of subject teacher/subject pedagogist. This viewpoint will reveal the theoretical features of subject pedagogy better, and give us new meaning on the life of teachers/subject pedagogists. The subject pedagogy in the correct sense should provide teachers/pedagogists with the conceptual instrument based on the new viewpoint. This conceptual instrument will make teachers/pedagogists be able to describe, explain, and validate their own educational practice-such as the content structure of each subject-in the elementary school or the university of education.

Inhibitory Regulation of Chicken Mx against Avian Viruses in Chicken Spermatogonial Stem Cells

Ju-Young Ji,Kuppannan Gobianand,Jong-Ju Park,Jin-Gu No,Ju Sung Yang,Man Sung Park,Dong Kee Jeong,Dong-Hoon Kim,Jin Ki Park,Sung-June Byun,Chang Sun Song,Jae Gyu Yoo 한국동물생명공학회(구 한국동물번식학회) 2013 Reproductive & Developmental Biology(Supplement) Vol.37 No.2s

Mx is regulated by type I interferons and contains a typical GTP-binding motif like other members of the GTPase dynamin family. However, the functions and working mechanisms of the Mx protein in chicken spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are not well documented. In the present study, Mx-overexpressing chicken SSCs (chMx-SSCs) were established and the antiviral activity of chMx-SSCs against Newcastle disease virus, avian influenza viruses was investigated in vitro. For chicken SSCs isolation, day 20 fetal males derived testes were initially subjected to digestion by collagenase IV followed by 0.25% trypsin–EDTA. After discarding the supernatant, the cells were cultured in SSC medium. SSC colonies expressed pluripotent markers such as stagespecific embryonic antigen-1, Oct-4, Nanog, and Sox-2. Chicken Mx gene was constructed in plasmid DNA vector (pcDNA3.1/V5-His A-chMX) and ChMx-SSCs lines were established with chMX constructs. The antiviral activity of ChMx-SSCs was determined by real-time RT-PCR, flow cytometry, and western blot analyses after infection with Newcastle disease virus-green fluorescent protein (GFP) and avian influenza viruses (H9N2 and H1N1). ChMx-SSCs inhibited recombinant Newcastle disease virus (rNDV)- GFP replication as determined by the calculation of the proportion GFP signal- positive cells by FACS analysis. When SSCs showed 100% GFP expression, chMx- SSCs had only 3.6% GFP expression. At 24 h after avian influenza virus infection, chMx-SSCs had a lower hemagglutinin protein level and a higher level of Mx protein. When the number of released virion particles was estimated by plaque-formation assay, chMx-SSCs had significantly fewer stained visible plaques in the MDCK layer than SSCs. Our results suggest that overexpression of chicken Mx directly stimulates antiviral activity resulting in downregulation of viral progeny release. Chicken Mx overexpression in chicken SSCs can be applied for the production of virus resistant transgenic chicken via direct transplantation of chMx-SSCs into the testis.

Symposia : No/ROS in Cell signaling ; The ROS signaling pathway involved in TNF-induced cell death

( Ju Young Lee ),( Sung Song Jung ),( Jung Nye Chun ),( Sang Won Kang ) 한국생화학분자생물학회 (구 한국생화학회) 2007 생화학분자생물학회 춘계학술발표논문집 Vol.2007 No.-

The association of PBX1 polymorphisms with overweight/obesity and metabolic alterations in the Korean population

Ju Yeon Ban,Soon Ah Kang,Kyung Hee Jung,Hak Jae Kim,Yoon Kyung Uhm,Su Kang Kim,Sung-Vin Yim,Bong-Keun Choe,Seung-Jae Hong,Yeon Hee Seong,In Song Koh,Joo-Ho Chung 대한지역사회영양학회 2008 Nutrition Research and Practice Vol.2 No.4

Pre-B-cell leukemia transcription factor 1 (PBX1), which is located on chromosome 1q23, was recently reported to be associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus. We examined whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the PBX1 gene are associated with overweight/obesity in a Korean population. We genotyped 66 SNPs in the PBX1 gene and investigated their association with clinical phenotypes found in 214 overweight/obese subjects and 160 control subjects using the Affymetrix Targeted Genotyping chip array. Seven SNPs (g.+75186C>T, g.+78350C>A, g.+80646C>T, g.+138004C>T, g.+185219G>A, g.+191272A>C, and g.+265317T>A) were associated with the risk of obesity in three models (codominant, dominant, and recessive) (P=0.007-0.05). Haplotype 1 (CAC) and 3 (TAC) of block 3 and haplotype 2 (GGAAT) of block 10 were also strongly associated with the risk of obesity. In the control group, subjects that had homozygote for the major allele for both g.+185219G>A and g.+191272A>C showed lower high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) level compared to those possessing the minor allele, suggesting that the association between the homozygote for the major allele for both g.+185219G>A and g.+191272A>C and HDL-C is attributable to the increased risk of obesity. This study suggests that the PBX1 gene is a possible risk factor in overweight/obese patients.

Life Science : Deficiency of C-C Chemokine Receptor 5 Suppresses Tumor Development via Inactivation of NF-kB and Upregulation of IL-1Ra in Melanaoma Model

( Ju Kyoung Song ),( Mi Hee Park ),( Dong Oung Choi ),( Hwan Soo Yoo ),( Sang Bae Han ),( Do Young Yoon ),( Jin Tae Hong ) 영남대학교 약품개발연구소 2012 영남대학교 약품개발연구소 연구업적집 Vol.22 No.0

To evaluate the relevance of C-C chemokine receptor type 5 (CCR5) expression and tumor development, we compared melanoma growth in CCR5 knockout (CCR5(-/-)) mice and wild type (CCR5(+/+)) mice. CCR5(-/-) mice showed reduced tumorvolume, tumor weight, and increased survival rate when compared to CCR5(+/+) mice. We investigated the activation of NF-κB since it is an implicated transcription factor in the regulation of genes involving cell growth, apoptosis, and tumor growth. Significant inhibition of DNA binding activity of NF-κB, and translocation of p50 and p65 into the nucleus through the inhibition of phosphorylation of IκB was found in the melanoma tissues of CCR5(-/-) mice compared to melanoma tissues of CCR5(+/+) mice. NF-κB target apoptotic protein expression, such as cleaved caspase-3, cleaved PARP, and Bax, was elevated, whereas the survival protein expression levels, such as Bcl-2, C-IAP1, was decreased in the melanoma tissues of CCR5(-/-) mice. Interestingly, we found that the level of IL-1Ra, a tumor growth suppressive cytokine, was significantly elevated in tumor tissue and spleen of CCR5(-/-) mice compared to the level in CCR5(+/+) mice. Moreover, infiltration of CD8(+) cytotoxic T cell and CD57(+) natural killer cells was significantly increased in melanoma tumor and spleen tissue of CCR5(-/-) mice compared to that of CCR5(+/+) mice. Therefore, these results showed that CCR5 deficiency caused apoptotic cell death of melanoma through inhibition of NF-κB and upregulation of IL-1Ra.

High rates of complications in advanced stage gastric cancer after laparoscopic gastrectomy

Sang-Ho Jeong,Ji-Ho Park,Sang-Kyung Choi,Soon-Chan Hong,Eun-Jung Jung,Young-Tae Ju,Chi-Young Jeong,Miyeong Park,Woo-Song Ha,Young-Joon Lee 대한종양외과학회 2017 Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol.13 No.2

Risk Factors for Retinopathy of Prematurity Requiring Laser Treatment in Preterm Infants Born Before 28 Weeks of Gestation

Ju Young Kim,Yung Zu Park,Min Jeong Seok,Songyi Song,Tae-Jung Sung 대한신생아학회 2019 Neonatal medicine Vol.26 No.2

Purpose: To investigate the risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) requiring laser treatment in preterm infants born before a gestational age (GA) of 28 weeks. Methods: This was a single-institution retrospective case-control study of high-risk preterm infants (GA ≤28 weeks) with ROP who were, born between January 2008 and December 2016. Patients who underwent laser treatment for severe ROP were enrolled. Infants in the control group were matched to preterm infants with a similar GA and mild ROP who, did not require laser treatment. Various prenatal and postnatal risk factors were compared between the two groups. Results: One hundred and twenty-two infants were included in this study (61 cases and 61 controls). The average birth weight was similar between the two groups (895.2±172.9 g vs. 938.5±168.0 g, P=0.164). There was no significant difference in the duration of invasive ventilation; however, the duration of noninvasive mechanical ventilation was significantly longer in patients (with ROP) who underwent laser treatment (P=0.036). The proportion of infants at a postnatal age of 28 days who were receiving oxygen treatment was significantly higher (60/61 [98.4%] vs. 51/61 [83.6%], P=0.004) in the severe ROP group. However, the rates of oxygen treatment for infants with a GA of 36 weeks were not significantly different (59%, for both groups). Other prematurity-associated morbidities were similar between the two groups. Conclusion: Altogether, a judicious reduction of oxygen therapy might reduce the incidence of laser treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment through periodic ophthalmologic examination are necessary in preterm infants receiving oxygen treatment at 28 days after birth.

Antibacterial Activity of Water-Soluble Deacetylated Chitosan Oligosaccharides against Vibrio Vulnigicus

Ju Han Song,Byung Cheol Lee,Sang Ho Choi,Kwang Yoon Kim,Tae Sung Kim 한국당과학회 2012 한국당과학회 학술대회 Vol.2012 No.1

Characterization of Porcine Multipotent Stem/Stromal Cells Derived from Skin, Adipose, and Ovarian Tissues and Their Differentiation In Vitro into Putative Oocyte-Like Cells

Song, Seung-Hee,Kumar, Basavarajappa Mohana,Kang, Eun-Ju,Lee, Yeon-Mi,Kim, Tae-Ho,Ock, Sun-A,Lee, Sung-Lim,Jeon, Byeong-Gyun,Rho, Gyu-Jin Mary Ann Liebert 2011 STEM CELLS AND DEVELOPMENT Vol.20 No.8

<P>The present study evaluated the alkaline phosphatase activity, cell cycle stage, expression of markers and early transcriptional factors, and in vitro differentiation into selected cell lineages of porcine stem/stromal cells (SCs) isolated from skin (SSCs), adipose, and ovarian (OSCs) tissues. Skin and adipose SCs were isolated from a 6-month-old miniature pig, whereas OSCs were isolated from a newly born piglet. Isolated cells exhibited fibroblast-like cell population with significant renewal capacity and formed colonies by cells out-growth. All cells were positive for alkaline phosphatase activity and showed a relatively lower population at G0/G1 phase of the cell cycle. SCs derived from all tissues were strongly positive for cell surface markers, such as CD29, CD44, CD90, and vimentin. Further, relatively lower expression of cytokeratin and immunophenotype markers, such as major histocompatibility complex II (MHCII) and swine leukocyte antigen (SLA), was also observed. SCs derived from all tissues positively expressed the transcription factors, such as Oct-3/4, Nanog, and Sox-2. After induction, all SCs successfully differentiated into osteocytes and adipocytes and expressed the lineage specific marker genes. Further, cells from all tissues exhibited their potential for in vitro oogenesis with morphological changes and expression of markers during the germ-cell formation, namely Oct-4, growth differentiation factor 9b, c-Mos, Vasa, deleted in azoospermia-like gene, zona pellucida C, and follicle stimulating hormone receptor. Apart from basic features and selected lineage potential among all types of cells, OSCs possessed a greater ability to differentiate into the germ cell lineage in vitro.</P>