Regulation of interleukin-11 expression in ovulatory follicles of the rat ovary

Jang, You-Jee,Park, Jae-Il,Jeong, Seong-Eun,Seo, You-Mi,Dam, Phuong T. M.,Seo, Young-Woo,Choi, Bum-Chae,Song, Sang-Jin,Chun, Sang-Young,Cho, Moon-Kyoung Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Or 2017 Reproduction, fertility, and development Vol. No.

<P> The aim of the present study was to examine the regulation of interleukin (IL)-11 expression, as well as the role of IL-11, during ovulation in gonadotropin-primed immature rats. Injection of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG), followed by human CG (hCG) to induce superovulation stimulated expression of the Il11 gene in theca cells within 6 h, as revealed by northern blot and in situ hybridisation analyses. Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction analysis showed that the IL-11 receptor, α subunit gene was expressed in granulosa and theca cells and that injection of hCG had no effect on its expression. IL-11 protein expression was stimulated in theca cells by hCG. LH-stimulated increases in Il11 mRNA levels in cultured preovulatory follicles were inhibited by protein kinase A and mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase inhibitors. Toll-like receptor (TLR) 2 and TLR4 were detected in preovulatory follicles, and the TLR4 ligand lipopolysaccharide, but not the TLR2 ligand Pam3Cys, increased Il11 mRNA levels in theca cells, but not in granulosa cells. Treatment of preovulatory follicles with IL-11 stimulated progesterone production and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (Star) gene expression. Together, these results indicate that IL-11 in theca cells is stimulated by mitogen-activated protein kinase signalling and TLR4 activation, and increases progesterone production during ovulation. </P>

S-562 : MicroRNA-155 as a proinflammatory regulator in acute gouty arthritis

( Jung Ho Choi ),( Hye Mi Jin ),( Moon Ju Kim ),( Young Nan Cho ),( Kwang Il Nam ),( Seung Jung Kee ),( Jang Bae Moon ),( Dong Jin Park ),( Yong Wook Park ),( Shin Seok Lee ),( Tae Jong Ki ) 대한내과학회 2013 대한내과학회 추계학술대회 Vol.2013 No.1

Introduction: MicroRNA-155 (miR-155) is crucial for the proinflammatory activation of human myeloid cells and antigen-driven inflammatory arthritis. Since, the functional role of miR-155 in gouty arthritis has not been defined. The aim of this study was to examine the role of miR-155 in pathogenesis of gouty arthritis. Materials and methods: Samples from fourteen patients with gouty arthritis and ten healthy controls were obtained. Monosodium urate (MSU) crystals were prepared by recrystallization from uric acid. Total RNA was isolated using the miRNeasy kit (Qiagen). The miScript Reverse Transcription Kit (Qiagen) was used for cDNA preparation. MiScript primer assay (Qiagen) were used for semiquantitative determination of the expression of human miR-155. Human TNF-α and IL-1β in supernatants were measured by Luminex (Millipore, USA) according to the instructions of the manufacturer. Gout peritonitis mice (Male C57BL/6J) model used to analyze expressions of miR-155, Src homology 2-containing inositol phosphatase-1 (SHIP-1), and inflammatory cytokines. Results: The samples from gout patients proved to be highly enriched in miR-155, with levels of expression being 4-fold higher than those found in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from healthy controls and gout (p<0.05). miR-155 was found to be strongly induced by stimulation of MSU crystals after 24 hours and their expressions gradually decreased. Stimulating with MSU crystals for the indicated times, and the level of SHIP-1 was found to be gradually decreased in according to over-expression of miR-155. miR-155 promoted MSU-induced proinflammatory cytokine production. Commensurate with our observations in human synovial monocytes, miR-155 expression was elevated in gout mice model. SHIP-1 protein levels were markedly reduced in cells by MSU stimulated, compared to the control. MSU crystal induced peritonitis mice significantly increased the production of inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α and IL-1β. Conclusion: Overexpression of miR-155 in synovial fluid mononuclear cells (SFMC) led to down-regulation of SHIP-1 and an increase in the production of proinflammatory cytokines.

MicroRNA-155 as a proinflammatory regulator via SHIP-1 down-regulation in acute gouty arthritis

Jin, Hye Mi,Kim, Tae-Jong,Choi, Jung-Ho,Kim, Moon-Ju,Cho, Young-Nan,Nam, Kwang-Il,Kee, Seung-Jung,Moon, Jang Bae,Choi, Seok-Yong,Park, Dong-Jin,Lee, Shin-Seok,Park, Yong-Wook BioMed Central 2014 ARTHRITIS RESEARCH AND THERAPY Vol.16 No.2

<P><B>Introduction</B></P><P>Gout is characterized by episodes of intense joint inflammation in response to intra-articular monosodium urate monohydrate (MSU) crystals. miR-155 is crucial for the proinflammatory activation of human myeloid cells and antigen-driven inflammatory arthritis. The functional role of miR-155 in acute gouty arthritis has not been defined. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the role of miR-155 in pathogenesis of acute gouty arthritis.</P><P><B>Methods</B></P><P>Samples from 14 patients with acute gouty arthritis and 10 healthy controls (HCs) were obtained. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and synovial fluid mononuclear cells (SFMCs) were cultured <I>in vitro</I> with MSU crystals, and gene expression (human miR-155 and SHIP-1) were assessed by real-time PCR. THP-1 cells were stimulated by MSU crystals and/or miR-155 transfection and then subjected to Western blot analysis. Levels of human tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL)-1β in cell culture supernatants were measured by Luminex. Immunohistochemistry was performed on formalin-fixed gout tissues with anti–SHIP-1 antibody. A C57BL/6 J male mouse model of gout was used to analyze the expressions of miR-155, SHIP-1, and inflammatory cytokines.</P><P><B>Results</B></P><P>The samples from gouty arthritis were highly enriched in miR-155, with levels of expression being higher than those found in PBMC from HC. Treatment of the cells with MSU crystals strongly induced miR-155. In addition, overexpression of miR-155 in the cells decreased levels of SHIP-1 and promoted production of MSU-induced proinflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α and IL-1β. Consistent with <I>in vitro</I> observations, miR-155 expression was elevated in the mouse model of gout. The production of inflammatory cytokines was markedly increased in MSU crystal induced peritonitis mice.</P><P><B>Conclusions</B></P><P>Overexpression of miR-155 in the gouty SFMC leads to suppress SHIP-1 levels and enhance proinflammatory cytokines.</P>

CagL 재조합 단백질 접종후에 Mongolian gerbil에서 나타나는 Helicobacter pylori 감염에 대한 반응

박은정,장성일,최윤희,김진문,김애련,김지혜,우계형,유윤정,이성행,차정헌,Bak, Eun-Jung,Jang, Sung-Il,Choi, Yun-Hui,Kim, Jin-Moon,Kim, Ae-Ryun,Kim, Ji-Hye,Woo, Gye-Hyeong,Yoo, Yun-Jung,Lee, Sung-Haeng,Cha, Jeong-Heon 한국미생물학회 2012 미생물학회지 Vol.48 No.2

Helicobacter pylori는 만성 위염, 소화성 궤양, 위암의 중요한 역학적 인자중 하나이다. H. pylori의 독성인자중 CagL은 숙주 세포와 H. pylori의 제 4형 분비기관(Type 4 secretion system)을 연결하는 adhesin으로 작용하는 섬모 단백질로 H. pylori가 발병하는데 중요한 역할을 하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 이번 연구는 저빌에 H. pylori를 감염시킨 동물 모델을 이용하여 CagL 재조합 단백질을 면역화시켰을 때 나타나는 효과를 평가하였다. 재조합 CagL은 클론되었고, 과발현시켜 정제하여 준비하였다 저빌은 H. pylori 감염 대조군과 H. pylori 감염 CagL 재조합 단백질 접종군으로 분류하였고, 접종시 알루미늄 애쥬번트를 사용하였다. 일주일 간격으로 4회 근육내 접종하였고, 마지막 접종 일주일 후, 모든 저빌에 H. pylori 7.13 균주를 $1{\times}10^9\;bacteria/500{\mu}l$ 농도로 위내 투여하였다. H. pylori 감염 6주째 모든 저빌을 희생하여 혈청 IgG 반응평가를 위한 ELISA를 실시하였고, 위에서는 집락화된 H. pylori의 수평가, 병리조직학적 평가 및 사이토카인 유전자발현을 조사하였다. CagL 재조합 단백질접종 일주일 후부터 H. pylori 감염 CagL 재조합 단백질 접종군의 혈청내 IgG 항체형성이 유의적으로 증가하였다. 위에서의 집락화된 세균수는 두군의 차이가 없었다. 저빌 체중에 대한 위무게 비율는 H. pylori 감염 CagL 재조합 단백질 접종군이 유의적으로 감소하였으나 병리조직학적 평가에서는 유의적인 차이는 확인하지 못하였다. 위에서의 IL-$1{\beta}$와 KC (IL-8 homologues)의 유전자발현 정도도 두 군사이에 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 이번 결과는 CagL 재조합 단백질의 접종은 IgG 항체형성은 효과적으로 자극하였지만 면역화된 숙주에서 세균 집락화의 감소 및 병변형성의 방어까지는 유도하지 못한 것으로 나타났으며, 앞으로 H. pylori 감염에 대해 유효한 면역 반응 및 질병 방어 효과를 나타내기 위해서 CagL을 포함한 다른 종류의 재조합 항원 사용 및 보조적으로 전신 면역 및 점막 면역을 효과적으로 유도하기 위해 안정성있는 애쥬번트의 사용을 고려해야 할 것으로 사료된다. Helicobacter pylori is an important factor of chronic gastritis, digestive ulcer, and stomach cancer. CagL, a virulence factor of H. pylori, is well-known as a pilus protein which acts as adhesion to host cell and a component of Type 4 secretion system. In this study, we evaluated the protective response of recombinant CagL protein (rCagL) using Mongolian gerbil animal model for H. pylori infection. The cagL gene was cloned from 26695 H. pylori followed by over-expression and purification of the protein in E. coli. Mongolian gerbils were immunized with rCagL protein mixed with aluminum adjuvant via intramuscular injections once a week during 4 weeks. At a week after the last immunization, the Mongolian gerbils were administrated with H. pylori 7.13 strain into the stomach and sacrificed to measure antibody titer on rCagL by ELISA and bacterial colonization in the stomach, and to examine the histopathological changes and cytokine expression at 6 week after challenge. Antibody titers on recombinant protein were significantly increased from a week after the first immunization. There was no significant change of the number of bacterial colony between control group and immunized group. The relative stomach weight was significantly decreased in immunized group, but the significant change of histopathological assessment was not observed in the stomach. Cytokine expression such as IL-$1{\beta}$ and KC also was not significantly different between control and immunized groups. These results indicate that rCagL could effectively induce the formation of the specific IgG antibodies. However, bacterial colonization and histopathological lesions could not be inhibited by the immunization in the stomach, indicating not enough protection against H. pylori infection. We consider that along with CagL other adequate antigens could be needed stimulating immune response and inducing protective effects against gastric disease, and also a better adjuvant could be considered.

The Lipopolysaccharide from Porphyromonas gingivalis Induces Vascular Permeability

Su-Ryun Kim,Seong-Kyoon Jeong,Woo-Sik Kim,Hwa-Jin Jeon,Hyun-Joo Park,Mi-Kyoung Kim,Hye-Ock Jang,Il Yun,Soo-Kyung Bae,Moon-Kyoung Bae KOREAN ACADAMY OF ORAL BIOLOGY 2011 International Journal of Oral Biology Vol.36 No.1

Porphyromonas gingivalis, one of the major periodontal pathogens, is implicated in the initiation and progression of periodontal disease. The initial stages of periodontal inflammation are accompanied by vascular hyperpermeability. In our present study, we report that the P. gingivalis lipopolysaccharide (LPS) increases the mRNA expression of interleukin-8 (IL-8), a major inducer of vascular permeability, in vascular endothelial cells. P. gingivalis LPS also stimulated the induction of IL-8 secretion in endothelial cells. The P. gingivalis LPS-induced expression of IL-8 was primarily modulated by nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB). P. gingivalis LPS significantly enhanced the vascular permeability both in vitro and in vivo, and a blockade of the IL-8 receptor decreased the P. gingivalis LPS-induced vascular permeability. Taken together, these results suggest that P. gingivalis LPS increases vascular permeability through the NF-κBdependent production of IL-8 in vascular endothelial cells.

Ni을 含有하는 Hadfiel 鋼의 炭化物 析出에 관하여(Ⅱ) : 微量에 依한 炭化物 析出

成章鉉,孟允在,金文一 연세대학 산업기술연구소 1977 논문집 Vol.7 No.1

0.15% V was added to the modified Hadfield steel containing 3.2% Ni and after solution treatment, the steel was isothermally heated in the range 300℃ to 980℃. The precipitation of carbide and pearlitic constituent were tudied by means of microscopys and hardness test. The results obtained were as follows. (1) Carbide is more rapidly precipitated in the range of 600-800℃ and formed in the range of 350-910℃ with increasing heating time. (2) The precipitation of P.C. is more rapid at 700℃ and occurs in the range of 500-700℃ with increasing heating time. (3) The higher the heating temperature is the shorter the length of the acicular carbides becomes. (4) lncreased hardness is mainly caused by acicular carbide. The shape and the distribution of precipitates also bring about the hardness change.

혈관내초음파로 평가한 스텐트를 삽입한관동맥의 형태학적 특징

정남식,홍범기,임세중,백성일,이문형,장양수,심원흠,조승연,김성순 대한순환기학회 1997 Korean Circulation Journal Vol.27 No.8

한국 야생고양이에서 바르토넬라 감염

이지영,강재승,김미경,황태숙,곽이경,채민병,장철순,김일권,서동범,정문현 대한감염학회 2001 감염 Vol.33 No.5

Background : Cat scratch disease (CSD) is an emerging disease worldwide and is mainly caused by Bartonella henselae, a gram-negative bacterium. The most common clinical manifestation is regional lymphadenopathy, though clinical recognition may be difficult, as atypical manifestations occur. The condition can be complicated by neuroretinitis, endocarditis, and sometimes fatal encephalopathy. The reservoir of B. henselae is the cat, and the prevalence rates of B. henselae infection in cat populations range from 4 to 70% . The prevalence of Bartonella infection in Korea has not been studied, thus, in this study Bartonella infection was investigated in cats captured in the Inchon and Ansan areas. Methods : Twenty wild cats were captured and their livers and spleens were examined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), bacterial culture, and histopathologically, PCR used two primers : Cat (sense : 5'-GAT TCA ATT GGT TTG AA(G/A) GAG GCT-3', antisense : 5'-TCA CAT CAC CAG G(A/G)C GTA TTC-3') and Barto (sense:5'-(C/T) CT TCG TTT CTC TTT CTT CA-3', antisense : 5'-AAC CAA CTG AGC TAC AAG CC-3'). Culture was performed by inoculating sliced spleen and liver into the ECV304 cell line and bacterial growth was observed over a period of 3 weeks. If no visible bacterial growth was identified, the presence of bartonella was examined by DNA staining, indirect immunofluorescent staining, and PCR. Liver and spleen were stained with H&E and scrutinized under the light microscope. Results : Nine pairs of culture cells inoculated with liver and spleen were examined by indirect immunofluorescent staining and PCR; no positive case was found. In addition, no positive case was identified by PCR in the liver and spleen specimens of eleven cats. Spleen and liver specimens of eleven cats were examined by light microscopy and none showed granuloma. Conclusion : This preliminary study suggests that the Bartonella infection is probably uncommon in the cat population of the Inchon and Ansan areas. Further studies should be undertaken to detail the prevalence of Bartonella infection in other areas and in human. (Korean J Infect Dis 33:319∼324, 2001)

Enhanced virtual crossmatch in intestinal transplantation: association with outcomes and application in practice

Jang Il Moon,Huaibin M Ko,Kishore R Iyer 대한이식학회 2021 Korean Journal of Transplantation Vol.35 No.4

Background: The presence of preformed donor-specific antibodies in recipient serum against anti-human leukocyte antigen is a significant risk factor that negatively affects the outcomes of intestinal transplantation. Avoiding high-risk intestinal transplantation by physical and virtual cross matches has had limited success due to time constraints and ineffective correlation, respectively. Methods: We developed a guideline to improve the association between physical and virtual cross matches using the retrospective data of 56 consecutive primary adult isolated intestinal transplantations from a single center. Results: The mean fluorescence intensity of 2,000 for positive donor-specific antibodies revealed the best association between physical and virtual cross matches among different cut-off values, but with an unacceptable false positive rate of 54%. An enhanced virtual cross match with the summation of the mean fluorescence intensity of each anti- human leukocyte antigen improved the association between physical and virtual cross matches, with a sensitivity of 83% and specificity of 98%. Conclusions: This enhanced virtual cross match more effectively predicts high-risk intestinal transplantation and is a better substitute for physical cross-match than the current virtual cross match. It also helps to avoid ill-considered abandonment of intestinal transplantation that is unnecessarily deemed high risk based on a simple virtual cross match.

Scientific Program : Symposium 4: Nutritional Support in Transplantation Patients ; Nutritional Management in Intestinal Transplant Patients

( Jang Il Moon ) 한국정맥경장영양학회 2005 The 11th PENSA Congress Vol.2005 No.-