<i>CYP2A6</i> and <i>ERCC1</i> polymorphisms correlate with efficacy of S-1 plus cisplatin in metastatic gastric cancer patients

Park, S R,Kong, S-Y,Nam, B-H,Choi, I J,Kim, C G,Lee, J Y,Cho, S J,Kim, Y W,Ryu, K W,Lee, J H,Rhee, J,Park, Y-I,Kim, N K Nature Publishing Group 2011 The British journal of cancer Vol.104 No.7

<P><B>Background:</B></P><P>We evaluated the association between polymorphisms of cytochrome P450 2A6 (<I>CYP2A6</I>)/excision repair cross-complementation group 1 (<I>ERCC1</I>)/X-ray repair cross-complementing group 1(<I>XRCC1</I>) and treatment outcomes of metastatic gastric cancer (MGC) patients treated with S-1/cisplatin.</P><P><B>Methods:</B></P><P>Among MGC patients (<I>n</I>=108), who received S-1 (40 mg m<SUP>−2</SUP> b.i.d., days 1–14) and cisplatin (60 mg m<SUP>−2</SUP>, day 1) every 3 weeks, we analysed the wild-type allele (<I>W</I>) and variants (<I>V</I>) of <I>CYP2A6</I> (<I>*4</I>, <I>*7, *9, *10</I>), and the polymorphisms of <I>ERCC1</I> (rs11615, rs3212986) and <I>XRCC1</I> (rs25487).</P><P><B>Results:</B></P><P>Patients having fewer <I>CYP2A6</I> variants had better response rates (<I>W</I>/<I>W vs W</I>/<I>V</I> other than <I>*1/*4 vs V</I>/<I>V</I> or <I>*1/*4</I>=66.7 <I>vs</I> 58.3 <I>vs</I> 32.3% <I>P</I>=0.008), time to progression (TTP) (7.2 <I>vs</I> 6.1 <I>vs</I> 3.5 months, <I>P</I>=0.021), and overall survival (23.2 <I>vs</I> 15.4 <I>vs</I> 12.0 months, <I>P</I>=0.004). <I>ERCC1 19442C</I>><I>A</I> (rs3212986) was also associated with response rate (<I>C/C</I>, 46.7% <I>vs C/A</I>, 55.3% <I>vs A/A</I>, 87.5%) (<I>P</I>=0.048) and TTP (4.4 <I>vs</I> 7.6 <I>vs</I> 7.9 months) (<I>P</I>=0.012). Patients carrying both risk genotypes of <I>CYP2A6</I> (<I>V</I>/<I>V</I> or <I>1/*4</I>) and <I>ERCC1 19442C</I>><I>A</I> (<I>C/C</I>) <I>vs</I> those carrying none showed an adjusted odds ratio of 0.113 (<I>P</I>=0.004) for response, and adjusted hazard ratios of 3.748 (<I>P</I>=0.0001) for TTP and 2.961 (<I>P</I>=0.006) for death.</P><P><B>Conclusion:</B></P><P>Polymorphisms of <I>CYP2A6</I> and <I>ERCC1 19442C</I>><I>A</I> correlated with the efficacy of S-1/cisplatin.</P>

Identification and characterization of a carboxypeptidase N1 from red lip mullet (<i>Liza haematocheila</i>); revealing its immune relevance

Perera, N.C.N.,Godahewa, G.I.,Jung, Sumi,Kim, Myoung-Jin,Nam, Bo-Hye,Lee, Jehee ACADEMIC PRESS LTD 2019 FISH AND SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY Vol.84 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Complement system orchestrates the innate and adaptive immunity <I>via</I> the activation, recruitment, and regulation of immune molecules to destroy pathogens. However, regulation of the complement is essential to avoid injuries to the autologous tissues. The present study unveils the characteristic features of an important complement component, anaphylatoxin inactivator from red lip mullet at its molecular and functional level. Mullet carboxypeptidase N1 (MuCPN1) cDNA sequence possessed an open reading frame of 1347 bp, which encoded a protein of 449 amino acids with a predicted molecular weight of 51 kDa. <I>In silico</I> analysis discovered two domains of PM14-Zn carboxypeptidase and a C-terminal domain of M14 N/E carboxypeptidase, two zinc-binding signature motifs, and an N-glycosylation site in the MuCPN1 sequence. Homology analysis revealed that most of the residues in the sequence are conserved among the other selected homologs. Phylogeny analysis showed that MuCPN1 closely cladded with the <I>Maylandia zebra</I> CPN1 and clustered together with the teleostean counterparts. A challenge experiment showed modulated expression of MuCPN1 upon polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid and <I>Lactococcus garviae</I> in head kidney, spleen, gill, and liver tissues. The highest upregulation of MuCPN1 was observed 24 h post infection against poly I:C in each tissue. Moreover, the highest relative expressions upon <I>L. garviae</I> challenge were observed at 24 h post infection in head kidney tissue and 48 h post infection in spleen, gill, and liver tissues. MuCPN1 transfected cells triggered a 2.2-fold increase of nitric oxide (NO) production upon LPS stimulation compared to the un-transfected controls suggesting that MuCPN1 is an active protease which releases arginine from complement C3a, C4a, and C5a. These results have driven certain way towards enhancing the understanding of immune role of MuCPN1 in the complement defense mechanism of red lip mullet.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Carboxypeptidase N1 complement component was identified from the red lip mullet. </LI> <LI> Ubiquitous expression of MuCPN1 was observed in healthy mullet tissues. </LI> <LI> Modulated transcriptions of MuCPN1 revealed the importance in the immune responses. </LI> <LI> MuCPN1 was enhanced the nitric oxide production at an inflammatory condition. </LI> </UL> </P>

Terrestrial n-alkanes and their carbon isotope records from the Hanon paleo-maar sediment, Jeju Island, Korea: Implications for paleoclimate and paleovegetation over the last 35 kyrs

Hyun, S.,Shin, K.H.,Lee, S.C.,Chang, S.W.,Nam, S.I. Pergamon Press 2017 QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL Vol.441 No.1

<P>The carbon isotope of total carbon (delta C-13(org)), long-chain n-alkanes, and their compound-specific carbon isotope ratios (delta C-13(ALK)) were investigated in the Hanon paleo-maar sediment, Jeju Island of Korea to understand paleoclimate variabilities and their paleovegetation linkages. Based on the organic geochemical data (TOC (%), TN (%), and their delta C-13(org) and delta N-15), the core column stratigraphy was divided into three units, namely from the bottom to 14.5 ka (Unit I), from 14.5 ka to 3.01<a (Unit II), and from 3.0 ka to the core top (Unit III), respectively. In particular, delta C-13(org) showed marked fluctuation from -17.31%o to -28.68%o, suggesting different organic carbon sources. A relatively narrow range of variation in delta C-13(org) was observed in Unit III, and drastic changes in delta C-13(org) were observed from Unit I to Unit II. This may indicate a predominance of C-4 plants in Unit I, and drastic changes from terrestrial C-4 to C-3 in Unit II and predominance of C-3 plants in Unit III. The distributions of n-alkane were characterized by a continuous predominance of odd-numbered n-alkanes, particularly nC(29) and nC(31), and by high fluctuation of the total n-alkanes concentration. The average chain length (ACL), carbon preferences index (CPI), and paleoplant proxy (Paq) showed high fluctuation and glacial-interglacial variations with distinctive a high and low ratio at about 9.2 ka, corresponding to the switching points of delta C-13(org) and a high concentration of nalkane distribution. Individual n-alkane odd-numbered isotopes of delta C-13(Auc) ranged between -11.80%o in delta C-13n(21) and -34.93%o in delta C-13n(31), suggesting different sources of n-alkanes. The distribution of n-alkanes and their individual delta C-13(Auc), in particular delta C-13n(21), support paleovegetation changes, and their time dependent variations matched well with glacial-interglacial paleoclimate variations. Therefore, organic geochemical proxies recorded in Hanon paleo-maar sediment reflects paleoclimate variabilities as well as paleovegetation changes for the last 35 kyr in Jeju Island, Korea. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd and INQUA. All rights reserved.</P>

Complement factor D homolog involved in the alternative complement pathway of rock bream (Oplegnathus fasciatus): Molecular and functional characterization and immune responsive mRNA expression analysis

Godahewa, G.I.,Perera, N.C.N.,Bathige, S.D.N.K.,Nam, B.H.,Noh, J.K.,Lee, J. Academic Press 2016 FISH AND SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY Vol.55 No.-

<P>The complement system serves conventional role in the innate defense against common invading pathogens. Complement factor D (CfD) is vital to alternative complement pathway activation in cleaving complement factor B. This catalytic reaction forms the alternative C3 convertase that is crucial for complement-mediated pathogenesis. In this study, rock bream (Oplegnathus fasciatus) CfD (OfCfD) was characterized and OfCfD mRNA expression was investigated. OfCfD encodes 277 amino acids (aa) for a 30-kDa polypeptide. A domain analysis of the deduced OfCfD aa sequence showed a single serine protease trypsin superfamily domain, a serine active region, three active sites, and three substrate-binding sites. Pairwise sequence comparisons indicated that OfCfD has the highest identity (84.5%) with Oreochromis niloticus CID. The phylogenetic tree revealed a common ancestral origin of CfD members, with fish CfD distinct from other vertebrate orthologs. The structural arrangement of the OfCfD gene (2451 bp) contained five exons interrupted by four introns. A spatial transcriptional analysis indicated that OfCfD transcripts constitutively expressed in all of the examined rock bream tissues, and that they were highest in the spleen and liver. In addition, OfCfD transcripts were immunologically upregulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (12 h p.i.), Streptococcus iniae (12 h p.i.), rock bream iridovirus (RBIV) (6-12 h p.i.), and poly I:C (6 h p.i.) in spleen tissue. OfCfD is a trypsin protease and its recombinant protein showed strong protease activity similar to that of trypsin, indicating its catalytic function in the alternative pathway. Together, our findings suggest that OfCfD might be involved in immune responses in rock bream. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.</P>

Solution-processed indium-free ZnO/SnO2 bilayer heterostructures as a low-temperature route to high-performance metal oxide thin-film transistors with excellent stabilities

Nam, S.,Yang, J. H.,Cho, S.,Choi, J.,Kwon, O. S.,Park, E. S.,Lee, S. J.,Cho, K. I.,Jang, J.,Hwang, C. S. Royal Society of Chemistry 2016 Journal of Materials Chemistry C Vol.4 No.47

<P>The realization of high performance solution-processable metal oxide thin-film transistors (TFTs) with low annealing temperatures remains a challenge in the field of flexible and/or transparent electronics. Indium-based metal oxides are one of the most widely used materials as channel layers of metal oxide TFTs. However, the need for developing indium-free metal oxide materials has become urgent because of the high cost and limited supply of indium. Herein, we report high-performance solution-processed indium-free metal oxide TFTs prepared with low annealing temperatures by introducing ZnO/SnO2 bilayer heterostructures. After photo- and thermal annealing, ZnO/SnO2 bilayers form a unique nanostructure composed of three zones: Zn-only, Zn-Sn-mixed, and Sn-rich zones. The resulting ZnO/SnO2 TFTs exhibit outstanding mobility values as high as 15.4 cm(2) V-1 s(-1) with a low annealing temperature of 300 degrees C. These values are the highest yet measured among indium-free and solution processed metal oxide TFTs prepared under similar annealing conditions. The ZnO/SnO2 TFTs also show remarkable outstanding operational stabilities under various external bias stresses. Their high performances and excellent stabilities can be attributed to the combinational effects of the highly conductive ultrathin Sn-rich channel and balanced carrier concentrations in the Zn-Sn-mixed region. We believe that our work provides a facile route to prepare inexpensive solution-processed electronic devices with earth-abundant materials such as backplane circuits for large-area and flexible displays.</P>

Molecular cloning and expression of cDNAs for two distinct granulocyte colony stimulating factor genes from black rockfish Sebastes schlegelii

Nam, B.H.,An, G.H.,Baeck, G.W.,Kim, M.C.,Kim, J.W.,Park, H.J.,Lee, D.C.,Park, C.I. Academic Press 2009 FISH AND SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY Vol.27 No.2

Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a cytokine that stimulates the proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic progenitor cells committed to the neutrophil/granulocyte lineage. Here, we report the two distinct granulocyte colony stimulating factor homologues from black rockfish Sebastes schlegelii. The G-CSF homologue cDNAs were isolated from the black rockfish LPS or Con A/PMA stimulated leukocyte cDNA libraries. The cDNA for the Black rockfish G-CSF-1 homologue predicts a peptide of 202 amino acids that is the closest to the Bastard halibut (Paralichthys olivaceus) G-CSF, whereas the cDNA of the Black rockfish G-CSF-2 homologue predicts a peptide of 212 amino acids that is the closest to the Fugu (Takifugu rubripes). In a healthy fish, the mRNAs of both G-CSF homologues were predominantly expressed in leukocytes, spleen, and gill. Expression of the black rockfish G-CSF-1 homologue was induced in peripheral blood leukocytes (PBLs) after stimulation with LPS, Con A/PMA, or Poly I:C, and G-CSF-2 homologue was strongly induced in PBLs after stimulation with Con A/PMA for 24 h only.

I발표장 : 촉매 및 반응공학2 ; I-54 : 일산화탄소의 선택산화반응용 CuO-CeO2 촉매의 활성에 미치는 귀금속 첨가 효과

정창렬 ( C. R. Jung ),한종희 ( J. Han ),남석우 ( S. W. Nam ),임태훈 ( T. -h. Lim ),홍성안 ( S. -a. Hong ),이호인 ( H. -i. Lee ) 한국화학공학회 2007 화학공학의이론과응용 Vol.10 No.1

Biohydrogenation Pathways for Linoleic and Linolenic Acids by Orpinomyces Rumen Fungus

Nam, I.S.,Garnsworthy, P.C. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2007 Animal Bioscience Vol.20 No.11

The objective of this study was to identify biohydrogenation pathways for linoleic, linolenic, oleic and stearic acids by Orpinomyces species of rumen fungus during in vitro culture. Biohydrogenation of linoleic acid produced conjugated linoleic acid (cis-9, trans-11 C18:2), which was then converted to vaccenic acid (trans-11 C18:1) as the end product of biohydrogenation. Biohydrogenation of linolenic acid produced cis-9, trans-11, cis-15 C18:3 and trans-11, cis-15 C18:2 as intermediates and vaccenic acid as the end product of biohydrogenation. Oleic acid and stearic acid were not converted to any other fatty acid. It is concluded that pathways for biohydrogenation of linoleic and linolenic acids by Orpinomyces are the same as those for group A rumen bacteria.

압연 중 핀홀 결함의 변형 이력의 추적

남찬희(C. H. Nam),진호태(H. T. Jin),손일헌(I. H. Son),전만수(M. S. Joun) 한국소성가공학회 2014 한국소성가공학회 학술대회 논문집 Vol.2014 No.10

In this paper, two-dimensional finite element approach of prediction the plastic deformation of tiny pinhole defects on the initial bloom surface, which were formed during continuous casting process of the base material of bloom. The initial pinhole shapes of which plastic deformations are to be traced are assumed V-shaped and U-shaped. Two different kinds of pass schedule of consecutive rolling stages are assumed to investigate the defect closing or lapping behaviors, i.e., one pass schedule of two forward rolling stages and another pass schedule of reverse rolling stage after forward rolling stage. The dimensions of the processes and the sizes of pinholes are also assumed to reflect the actual three-dimensional rolling processes. It has been shown that most plastic deformation occurs at the entry side and lapped or closed defects slightly open when they pass through the exit side. It is noteworthy that the reverse rolling decreases the lapped defect formed in the previous pass, implying that there exists an optimized pass schedule design to minimize the surface defect.

Effect of the temporal laser pulse asymmetry on pair production processes during intense laser-electron scattering

Hojbota, C I,Kim, Hyung Taek,Kim, Chul Min,Pathak, V B,Nam, Chang Hee IOP 2018 Plasma physics and controlled fusion Vol.60 No.6

<P>We investigate the effects of laser pulse shape on strong-field quantum electrodynamics (QED) processes during the collision between a relativistic electron beam and an intense laser pulse. The interplay between high-energy photon emission and two pair production processes, i.e. nonlinear Breit–Wheeler (BW) and Trident, was investigated using particle-in-cell simulations. We found that the temporal evolution of these two processes could be controlled by using laser pulses with different degrees of asymmetry. The temporal envelope of the laser pulse can significantly affect the number of pairs coming from the Trident process, while the nonlinear BW process is less sensitive to it. This study shows that the two QED processes can be examined with state-of-the-art petawatt lasers and the discrimination of the two pair creation processes is feasible by adjusting the temporal asymmetry of the colliding laser pulse.</P>