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The Zβ domain of human DAI binds to Z-DNA via a novel B-Z transition pathway
Kim, H.E.,Ahn, H.C.,Lee, Y.M.,Lee, E.H.,Seo, Y.J.,Kim, Y.G.,Kim, K.K.,Choi, B.S.,Lee, J.H. North-Holland Pub ; Elsevier Science Ltd 2011 FEBS letters Vol.585 No.5
The human DNA-dependent activator of IFN-regulatory factor (DAI) protein, which activates the innate immune response in response to DNA, contains two tandem Z-DNA binding domains (Zα and Zβ) at the NH<SUB>2</SUB> terminus. The hZβ<SUB>DAI</SUB> structure is similar to other Z-DNA binding proteins, although it demonstrates an unusual Z-DNA recognition. We performed NMR experiments on complexes of hZβ<SUB>DAI</SUB> with DNA duplex, d(CGCGCG)<SUB>2</SUB>, at a variety of protein-to-DNA molar ratios. The results suggest that hZβ<SUB>DAI</SUB> binds to Z-DNA via an active-di B-Z transition mechanism, where two hZβ<SUB>DAI</SUB> proteins bind to B-DNA to form the hZβ<SUB>DAI</SUB>-B-DNA complex; the B-DNA is subsequently converted to left-handed Z-DNA. This novel mechanism of DNA binding and B-Z conversion is distinct from Z-DNA binding of the human ADAR1 protein.
Caspase-3 activation as a key factor for HBx-transformed cell death
Kim, A.,Kwon, O. S.,Kim, S. O.,He, L.,Bae, E. Y.,Lee, M. S.,Jeong, S. J.,Shim, J. H.,Yoon, D. Y.,Kim, C. H.,Moon, A.,Kim, K. E.,Ahn, J. S.,Kim, B. Y. Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2008 Cell proliferation Vol.41 No.5
<P>Abstract. </P><P><I>Objectives</I>: Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-&kgr;B) activation has been associated with the tumorigenic growth of hepatitis B virus X protein (HBx)-transformed cells. This study was aimed to find a key target for treatment of HBx-mediated cancers. <I>Materials and methods</I>: NF-&kgr;B activation, endoplasmic reticulum-stress (ER-stress), caspase-3 activation, and cell proliferation were evaluated after Chang/HBx cells permanently expressing HBx viral protein were treated with inhibitors of NF-&kgr;B, proteasome and DNA topoisomerase. <I>Results</I>: Inhibition of NF-&kgr;B transcriptional activity by transient transfection with mutant plasmids encoding Akt1 and glycogen synthase kinase-3&bgr; (GSK-3&bgr;), or by treatment with chemical inhibitors, wortmannin and LY294002, showed little effect on the survival of Chang/HBx cells. Furthermore, I&kgr;Bα (S32/36A) mutant plasmid or other NF-&kgr;B inhibitors, 1-pyrrolidinecarbonidithioic acid and sulphasalazine, were also shown to have little effect on the cell proliferation. By contrast, proteasome inhibitor-1 (Pro1) and MG132 enhanced the HBx-induced ER-stress response and the subsequent activation of caspase-12, -9 and -3 and reduced cell proliferation. Camptothecin (CPT), however, triggered activation of caspase-3 without induction of caspase-12, and reduced cell proliferation. In addition, CPT-induced cell death was reversed by pre-treatment with z-DEVD, a caspase-3-specific inhibitor. <I>Conclusions</I>: Detailed exploitation of the regulators of caspase-3 activation could open the gate for finding an efficient target for development of anticancer therapeutics against HBx-transformed hepatocellular carcinoma.</P>
Kim, E-K,Seo, H-S,Chae, M-J,Jeon, I-S,Song, B-Y,Park, Y-J,Ahn, H M,Yun, C-O,Kang, C-Y Macmillan Publishers Limited 2014 Gene therapy Vol.21 No.1
For successful clinical tumor immunotherapy outcomes, strong immune responses against tumor antigens must be generated. Cell-based vaccines compromise one strategy with which to induce appropriate strong immune responses. Previously, we established a natural killer T-cell (NKT) ligand-loaded, adenoviral vector-transduced B-cell-based anticancer cellular vaccine. To enhance tumor antigen delivery to B cells, we established a modified adenoviral vector (Ad-k35) that encoded a truncated form of the breast cancer antigen Her2/neu (Ad-k35HM) in which fiber structure was substituted with adenovirus serotype 35. We observed increased tumor antigen expression with Ad-k35HM in both human and murine B cells. In addition, an Ad-k35HM-transduced B-cell vaccine elicited strong antigen-specific cellular and humoral immune responses that were further enhanced with the additional loading of soluble NKT ligand KBC009. An Ad-k35HM-transduced, KBC009-loaded B-cell vaccine efficiently suppressed the in vivo growth of established tumors in a mouse model. Moreover, the vaccine elicited human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A2 epitope-specific cytotoxic T-cell responses in B6.Cg (CB)-Tg (HLA-A/H2-D) 2Enge/Jat mice. These findings indicated that the Ad-k35 could be appropriate for the preclinical and clinical development of B-cell-based anticancer immunotherapies.
단감 '부유' 과실의 저장특성에 미치는 수확기 동상해 및 과수원 온도조건의 영향
곽용범,김승희,안광환,이창훈,강성구,Kwack, Y.B.,Kim, S.H.,Ahn, K.H.,Lee, C.H.,Kang, S.K. 국립한국농수산대학교 교육개발센터 2021 현장농업연구지 = Journal of practical agricultural resear Vol.23 No.1
단감 '부유'의 가을 동상해 발생과 과실생장에 미치는 식재위치의 표고와 농장의 온도환경의 영향과, 서리가 발생한 과수원의 과실 저장 특성을 알아보고자 경남 창원(과원 A)과 창녕(과원 B)의 경사지 과원에서 표고별(상, 중, 하)로 과실특성을 조사하고 서리가 발생한 후 수확한 과실을 MA저장 후 저장특성(품질, 저온장해)을 조사하였다. 수확기 전후(10월25일, 11월5일, 11월20일)에 조사된 두 과원의 과실의 생장 특성(과중, 당도, 경도)은 표고와 농장 요인의 유의미한 영향을 받지 않았다. 과실 착색은 표고 요인의 영향을 받았으며, 과실의 착색(hunter 'a')은 B 과원보다 A 과원에서 더 빨리 진행되었다. 수확기에 발생한 저온으로 인하여 과원 B의 하부에서만 약 2%의 과실에서 동상해 피해가 관찰되었다. 두 과원(A, B)에서 11월 5일과 11월 20일에 수확한 과실을 저밀도 폴리에틸렌 필름을 사용하여 MA저장 한 결과, 저온지 과원(B)보다 고온지 과원(A)의 과실 경도가 높게 유지되었다. 그리고 11월 5일에 수확한 과실은 약 80일 저장 후에도 건전과율이 과원 A에서 약 73%, 과원 B에서 약 85%로 높게 유지되었으나, 11월 20일(서리 발생 후) 수확한 과실은 A 과원의 과실은 약 80일 저장 후에도 76%의 높은 건전과율을 유지하였으나 B 과원의 과실 건전과율은 약 14%에 불과했다. We analyzed the effect of planting site (elevation: high, middle, low) and temperature condition of orchard on the frost injury occurrence and storage characteristics of persimmon (Diospyros kaki cv. 'Fuyu) fruits under an early fall frost at two orchards, Changwon (A) and Changnyeong (B), Gyeongsangnam-do Korea. Also, the fruits picked at Nov. 5 and Nov. 20 were MA stored to investigate the quality and chilling injury of fruits. On 2-way factor analysis, both planting elevation and orchard factor had not a significant effect on fruit characteristics (weight, firmness, soluble solid), while planting elevation factor did on the skin color (hunter 'a')(p<0.05). A fruit skin coloration at orchard A was faster than that at orchard B. At low elevation of orchard B, 2% fruits were frost injured at harvest season. On LDPE film MA storage with the fruits harvested at Nov. 5 and Nov. 20, the fruits at orchard A had higher fruit firmness than those of orchard B during storage. In addition, the 73% (orchard A) and 85%(orchard B) fruits harvested at Nov. 5 showed no chilling injury 80 days after storage. However, At harvest of Nov, 20 (after incidence of frost), only the 14% fruits of orchard B had no the chilling disorder 80 days after storage, even though 76% fruits at orchard A did.
Ajitha, B.,Reddy, Y. Ashok Kumar,Jeon, Hwan-Jin,Ahn, Chi Won VSP 2018 Advanced powder technology Vol.29 No.1
<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>In the present study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with a flower-like structure were synthesized through an easy, rapid and eco-friendly pathway using <I>Phyllanthus amarus</I> leaf extract. The obtained AgNPs were characterized using ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). In addition, the antimicrobial and catalytic activities of the bio-synthesized AgNPs were carried out. Our results indicated that the concentration of the Ag precursor and the volume of the leaf extract played key roles in the formation of the flower-shaped AgNPs. Morphology study confirms the shape of the obtained bio-AgNPs as flower like structure. This study also showed the presence of clear capping layers surrounding and apparently interacting with the nanoparticles. Moreover, our studies indicated this interaction to involve bio-organic capping agents in the leaf extract. UV–Vis absorption spectra confirmed the formation of AgNPs with an optimized size. The zeta (ζ) potential of the AgNPs attests the stability of the nanoparticles. FTIR spectra provided evidence for the presence of biomolecules responsible for the reduction as well as capping of the AgNPs. Finally, the bio-synthesized AgNPs were shown to be an excellent microbial activity against the selected pathogens and enhanced catalyst of the reduction of rhodamine B.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> <I>Phyllanthus amarus</I> is an exceptional sink for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles. </LI> <LI> Biomolecules of leaf extract are found to play an active role in AgNPs formation. </LI> <LI> Zeta potential value attested the higher stability of biosynthesized AgNPs. </LI> <LI> Excellent antimicrobial and catalytic activities were obtained in an eco-friendly way. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>