The State-Event Distinction and the Light Verb Constrution

Sung-Ho Ahn 한국생성문법학회 2002 생성문법연구 Vol.12 No.2

This paper points out the stipulative nature of Ahn's(1991) explanation of his three observations on the distribution of verbal nouns with respect to the light verb ha. It then argues that a principled account of the facts can be found in Hale & Keyser's Lexical Relational Structure theory where the Davidsonian evenet-state distinction is categorially instantiated and the lexical categorial projection is constrained by syntactic principles. It further shows that Korean has a phrasal ellipsis licensed by ha.

제주 성상 S/S MTr #1 행원 풍력단지 전압해석

김상준(Sang-Jun Kim),조민호(Min-Ho Cho),윤기갑(Gi-Gab Yoon),장상옥(Sang-Ok Jang),안정식(Jeong-Shik Ahn) 대한전기학회 2003 대한전기학회 학술대회 논문집 Vol.2003 No.11

실험연구 : 마우스에서 Procaine 투여에 의한 Cisplatin 신독성의 완화 기전

안도환 ( Do Whan Ahn ),김상래 ( Sang Rae Kim ),하동호 ( Dong Ho Ha ),김세환 ( Se Hwan Kim ) 대한마취과학회 2007 Korean Journal of Anesthesiology Vol.52 No.3

Background: Procaine binds to DNA and reduces cisplatin nephrotoxicity, but the mechanism is poorly understood. We explored whether procaine amelioration of cisplatin nephrotoxicity was related to down-and/or up-regulation of inflammatory response gene tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), oxidative stress indicator gene heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) or cell cycle inhibitor gene p21. Methods: Cisplatin and procaine were intraperitoneally injected to mice at a single dosage of 16 and 80 mg/kg, respectively. Renal evaluation was performed 72 hours after cisplatin administration. The expression of transcripts and proteins was analyzed using real time RT-PCR and Western blot, respectively. Results: Procaine treatment moderately attenuated necrotic changes of renal proximal tubules and increases in BUN and creatinine concentration by cisplatin administration. Kidney platinum level between the cisplatin (cis) group and the cisplatin + procaine (CisPro) group was not different. Although the level of TNF-α mRNA increased 4-fold higher in the Cis group than in the control, this increase was not attenuated by procaine treatment. Gene expression of p21 and HO-1 was elevated 175 and 4-times higher in the Cis group than in the control, respectively. But their expression was no further elevated, rather significantly reduced in the CisPro group compared to the Cis group. Protein abundance of p21 and HO-1 was paralleled by their respective mRNA expression. Conclusions: Procaine amelioration of cisplatin nephrotoxicity is likely to be achieved through processes other than the regulation of TNF-α, HO-1 or p21 gene expression. (Korean J Anesthesiol 2007; 52: 318~27)

H₂O₂로 산화적 스트레스가 유도된 각질 형성 세포에서 흑삼 추출물의 항노화 효과

안소희(So Hee Ahn),이계원(Gye Won Lee),권득상(Deuk Sang Kwon),신현중(Hyun Joong Shin),조영호(Young Ho Cho) 한국식품영양과학회 2021 한국식품영양과학회지 Vol.50 No.10

본 연구에서는 95°C에서 6번 증숙하여 제조한 흑삼 추출물의 항산화 활성과 피부세포에서 산화적 스트레스로부터 보호 효과를 확인하고, 항산화 효소 발현, 주름개선 및 보습관련 단백질 발현에 미치는 영향을 측정하였다. 흑삼 추출물(BGE-A6)의 항산화 활성을 평가하기 위하여 DPPH, ABTS, superoxide anion 라디칼 소거 활성 및 환원력을 측정하였다. 그 결과 증숙 후 흑삼 추출물이 증숙 전에 비하여 DPPH 라디칼 소거 활성은 4배, ABTS 라디칼 소거 활성은 5배 정도 항산화 활성이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 피부 각질 형성 세포에서 산화적 스트레스로부터 BGE-A6의 세포보호 효과를 측정하기 위하여 BGE-A6를 1시간 전처리하고 0.5 mM H₂O₂를 6시간 동안 처리하여 분석한 결과, H₂O₂ 처리로 증가된 ROS 생성이 BGE-A6를 100 μg/mL 농도로 처리한 경우 약 40% 정도 감소되는 것으로 나타났다. 또한, BGE-A6의 ROS 소거 효과를 규명하기 위하여 세포 내 존재하는 항산화 효소의 발현량을 western blot으로 평가한 결과 H₂O₂에 의해 유도된 산화 스트레스로부터 감소된 항산화 효소(HO-1, CAT, SOD)의 발현을 농도 의존적으로 회복시켰다. 또한, BGE-A6의 주름 개선 효과를 확인하기 위하여 콜라겐 발현 및 MMP-1 발현 억제 정도를 ELISA와 western blot으로 측정한 결과 0.5 mM H₂O₂를 처리하였을 때 감소된 콜라겐 생성량이 BGE-A6를 100 μg/mL 농도로 처리할 경우 H₂O₂ 처리에 의해 감소된 콜라겐 생성량을 약 20% 정도 회복시키는 것으로 확인되었다(P<0.05). 0.5 mM H₂O₂를 처리하였을 때 증가된 MMP-1의 생성이 BGE-A6 처리 시 농도 의존적으로 억제되는 것으로 나타났다. BGE-A6의 피부보습 관련 단백질 발현에 미치는 영향을 western blot으로 측정한 결과 HAS2와 AQP3 발현량 및 EGFR의 인산화를 처리 시 농도 의존적으로 증가시키는 것으로 나타났다. 결론적으로 피부세포에 H₂O₂를 처리하여 산화적 스트레스를 유도하였을 때 BGE-A6는 항산화 효소의 발현을 통해 세포보호 효과를 나타내고, AQP3, HAS2 및 콜라겐 단백질의 발현은 증가시키고 MMP-1의 발현을 감소시켜 피부보습 및 피부장벽 기능을 유지하는 것으로 사료된다. 또한, AQP3의 증가는 피부조직 및 피부세포막에 발현되는 EGF 수용체의 인산화를 증가시킴으로써 피부 건조에 대한 보호 효과도 있는 것으로 판단된다. 따라서 흑삼 추출물은 항산화 효과, 피부보습 및 장벽기능 유지를 통한 항노화 화장품 소재로 활용이 가능할 것으로 기대된다. In this study, black ginseng extract steamed six times at 95°C (BGE-A6) was evaluated for its antioxidant, anti-wrinkle, and skin moisturizing effects in human keratinocytes. When steamed six times at 95°C, the content of total ginsenosides including minor ginsenosides (Rg3, Rh4, Rk1, and Rg5) was the highest at 14.97 mg/g. The antioxidant properties of BGE-A6 were measured by using different in vitro antioxidant assays such as 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid, ABTS), and superoxide anion radical scavenging activity. The antioxidant activity of BGE-A6 was increased in a dose-dependent manner. A 2′,7′-dichlorofluorescin diacetate (DCFDA) assay and a western blot assay were performed to verify the reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging activity of BGE-A6 in H₂O₂-induced human keratinocytes. Pretreatment with 100 μg/mL of BGE-A6 inhibited intracellular ROS production by about 40%. Also, the expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase-1 (SOD-1), very well-known as antioxidant enzymes, was increased by BGE-A6 in a dose-dependent manner. BGE-A6 was shown to significantly inhibit the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 and increase the production of type I collagen, thus confirming its anti-wrinkle activity (P<0.05). Furthermore, BGE-A6 significantly increased the phosphorylation of the epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) and the expression of moisturizing proteins, such as hyaluronic acid synthase 2 (HAS2) and aquaporin 3 (AQP3), indicating that it is effective in enhancing skin hydration. The results of this study suggest that BGE-A6 has potential for use as an effective compound in anti-aging cosmetics to address wrinkle formation and skin hydration.

<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> protects against H₂O₂‐induced apoptosis in ARPE‐19 cells through the transcriptional regulation of apoptotic elements and downregulation of the p38 MAPK pathway

Choi, Si‐,Hwan,Park, Sung Jun,Cha, Guang‐,Ho,Quan, Juan Hua,Chang, Nam‐,Sik,Ahn, Myoung‐,Hee,Shin, Dae‐,Whan,Lee, Young‐,Ha Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2011 Acta ophthalmologica Vol.89 No.4

<P><B>Abstract.</B></P><P><B>Purpose: </B> Toxoplasmosis, which is caused by the protozoan parasite <I>Toxoplasma gondii</I>, can lead to severe visual impairment. <I>T.?gondii</I> inhibits or delays programmed cell death caused by various apoptotic triggers; however, the mechanisms involved in the <I>T</I>.?<I>gondii</I>‐induced suppression of apoptosis in retinal cells have not been analysed in detail.</P><P><B>Methods: </B> We investigated the role of <I>T</I>.<I>?gondii</I> infection in H<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>2</SUB>‐induced apoptosis in human retinal pigment epithelial cells (ARPE‐19) by monitoring the activities of apoptosis‐regulating molecules and mitogen‐activated protein kinases (MAPKs), including p38 MAPK. We also examined the gene downstream from p38 MAPK.</P><P><B>Results: </B> <I>T.?gondii</I> infection significantly inhibited the cellular toxicity of H<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>2</SUB> (500 μ<SMALL>m</SMALL>) and increased cell viability in a multiplicity of infection (MOI)‐dependent manner by reducing DNA fragmentation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in ARPE‐19 cells. Western blot analysis also showed that <I>T</I>.?<I>gondii</I> infection prevented the host cell expression of pro‐apoptotic factors, such as Bad and Bax, and the activation of caspase‐3. Infection with <I>T</I>.?<I>gondii</I> increased the expression of the anti‐apoptotic factor Bcl‐2 in ARPE‐19 cells under oxidative stress. In accordance with these findings, <I>Toxoplasma</I> infection was protective enough to suppress the phosphorylation of p38 MAPK following H<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>2</SUB> treatment. Exposure to H<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>2</SUB> increased the expression of heme oxygenase‐1 (HO‐1) in ARPE‐19 cells, and its expression was significantly inhibited in H<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>2</SUB>‐treated infected cells.</P><P><B>Conclusion: </B> The protective function of <I>T</I>.?<I>gondii</I> infection against ROS‐induced apoptosis results from changes in the expression of apoptotic molecules and the downregulation of stress‐induced intracellular signalling.</P>

요통(腰痛) 환자에 대한 침치료(針治療)와 직접구(直接灸) 병행치료(竝行治療)에 대한 비교(比較) 연구(硏究)

위종성,원승환,황정수,선승호,안영민,손승현,박기철,박희수,We, Jong-sung,Won, Seung-hwan,Hwang, Jung-soo,Sun, Seung-ho,Ahn, Young-min,Sohn, Seung-hyun,Park, Ki-chul,Park, Hee-soo 대한침구의학회 2004 대한침구의학회지 Vol.21 No.6

Objective : The purpose of this report is to examine the effects of direct moxibustion in the Low back pain patient. Methods : Clinical studies were done 30 patients who were treated with low back pain to Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, of Oriental Medical Sang-Ji University from September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2004. We treated them by Oriental medical therapy(including direct moxibustion)for 10 days. The evaluation was performed five times(admission day, before and after each twice). Results : 1. VAS was decreased after direct moxibustion for 10 days significantly(p<0.01). 2. After direct moxibustion, S.L.R. T angle of patients were increased. ConclUsions : We brought to the conclusion that direct moxibustion has possibility to the efficient to cure the Low back pain. So we suggest the possibility to use this treatment for Low back pain.

In vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory effects of pegmatite

Jo, Wol-Soon,Yang, Kwang-Mo,Choi, Yoo-Jin,Jeong, Chang-Hwa,Ahn, Kyoung-Jin,Nam, Byung-Hyouk,Lee, Sang-Wha,Seo, Su-Yeong,Jeong, Min-Ho The Korean Society of Toxicogenomics and Toxicopro 2010 Molecular & cellular toxicology Vol.6 No.2

Pegmatite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock rich in rare elements such as uranium, tungsten, and tantalum with Ca, K, Mg, Fe, Se, Ge, and Ho. We tested in vitro and in vivo assays for the anti-inflammatory activity of pegmatites. We firstly evaluated the suppressive effects of pegmatite on macrophage cell line RAW 264.7 cells stimulated with proinflammatory stimuli lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to determine nitric oxide (NO) production and TNF-$\alpha$ and IL-6 release. The $IC_{50}$ values of pegmatite exceeded $5,000\;{\mu}g/mL$. Treatment of RAW 264.7 cells with pegmatite significantly inhibited LPS-stimulated NO production and proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-$\alpha$ and IL-6 secretion in a dose-dependent manner (P<0.05). In vivo studies were tested with two animal models of arachidonic acid-induced mouse ear edema and an acetic acid-induced increase in capillary permeability. The pegmatite significantly attenuated ear edema induced by arachidonic acid and reduced the acetic acid-induced increase in capillary permeability in mice (P<0.05) when the pegmatite was administered topically (10 mg per ear) for 24 h. Therefore, pegmatite potentially shows an anti-inflammatory activity in the in vitro and in vivo mice and in the development of newer anti-inflammatory agents as mineral materials.

Phosphodiesterase inhibitor improves renal tubulointerstitial Hypoxia of the Diabetic rat Kidney

( Hui Kyoung Sun ),( Yun Mi Lee ),( Kum Hyun Han ),( Han Seong Kim ),( Seon Ho Ahn ),( Sang Youb Han ) 대한내과학회 2012 The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine Vol.27 No.2

Background/Aims: Renal hypoxia is involved in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. Pentoxifyllin (PTX), a nonselective phosphodiesterase inhibitor, is used to attenuate peripheral vascular diseases. To determine whether PTX can improve renal hypoxia, we investigated its effect in the streptozocin (STZ)-induced diabetic kidney. Methods: PTX (40 mg/kg, PO) was administered to STZ-induced diabetic rats for 8 weeks. To determine tissue hypoxia, we examined hypoxic inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and glucose transporter-1 (GLUT-1) levels. We also tested the effect of PTX on HIF-1α in renal tubule cells. Results: PTX reduced the increased protein creatinine ratio in diabetic rats at 8 weeks. HIF-1α, VEGF, and GLUT-1 mRNA expression increased significantly, and the expression of HO-1 also tended to increase in diabetic rats. PTX significantly decreased mRNA expression of HIF-1α and VEGF at 4 and 8 weeks, and decreased HO-1 and GLUT-1 at 4 weeks. The expression of HIF-1α protein was significantly increased at 4 and 8 weeks in tubules in the diabetic rat kidney. PTX tended to decrease HIF-1α protein expression at 8 weeks. To examine whether PTX had a direct effect on renal tubules, normal rat kidney cells were stimulated with CoCl2 (100 μM), which enhanced HIF-1α mRNA and protein levels under low glucose conditions (5.5 mM). Their expressions were similar even after high glucose (30 mM) treatment. PTX had no effect on HIF-1α expression. Conclusions: PTX attenuates tubular hypoxia in the diabetic kidney.

Protective Effect of Heme Oxygenase-1 on High Glucose-Induced Pancreatic β-Cell Injury

Lee, Eun-Mi,Lee, Young-Eun,Lee, Esder,Ryu, Gyeong Ryul,Ko, Seung-Hyun,Moon, Sung-Dae,Song, Ki-Ho,Ahn, Yu-Bae Korean Diabetes Association 2011 Diabetes and Metabolism Journal Vol.35 No.5

<P><B>Background</B></P><P>Glucose toxicity that is caused by chronic exposure to a high glucose concentration leads to islet dysfunction and induces apoptosis in pancreatic β-cells. Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) has been identified as an anti-apoptotic and cytoprotective gene. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether HO-1 up-regulation when using metalloprotophyrin (cobalt protoporphyrin, CoPP) could protect pancreatic β-cells from high glucose-induced apoptosis.</P><P><B>Methods</B></P><P>Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction was performed to analyze the CoPP-induced mRNA expression of HO-1. Cell viability of INS-1 cells cultured in the presence of CoPP was examined by acridine orange/propidium iodide staining. The generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) was measured using flow cytometry. Glucose stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) was determined following incubation with CoPP in different glucose concentrations.</P><P><B>Results</B></P><P>CoPP increased HO-1 mRNA expression in both a dose- and time-dependent manner. Overexpression of HO-1 inhibited caspase-3, and the number of dead cells in the presence of CoPP was significantly decreased when exposed to high glucose conditions (HG). CoPP also decreased the generation of intracellular ROS by 50% during 72 hours of culture with HG. However, decreased GSIS was not recovered even in the presence of CoPP.</P><P><B>Conclusion</B></P><P>Our data suggest that CoPP-induced HO-1 up-regulation results in protection from high glucose-induced apoptosis in INS-1 cells; however, glucose stimulated insulin secretion is not restored.</P>

Drug Release Behavior of Poly(ε-caprolactone)-b-Poly(acrylic acid) Shell Crosslinked Micelles below the Critical Micelle Concentration

Sung Woo Hong,Keon Hyeong Kim,June Huh,Cheol Hee Ahn,Won Ho Jo 한국고분자학회 2005 Macromolecular Research Vol.13 No.5