Whole-genome resequencing analysis of 20 Micro-pigs

Da‑Hye Son,Nam‑Hyun Hwang,Won‑Hyong Chung,Ha‑Seung Seong,Hyungbum Lim,Eun‑Seok Cho,Jung‑Woo Choi,Kyung‑Soo Kang,Yong‑Min Kim 한국유전학회 2020 Genes & Genomics Vol.42 No.3

Background Miniature pigs have been increasingly used as mammalian model animals for biomedical research because of their similarity to human beings in terms of their metabolic features and proportional organ sizes. However, despite their importance, there is a severe lack of genome-wide studies on miniature pigs. Objective In this study, we performed whole-genome sequencing analysis of 20 Micro-pigs obtained from Medi Kinetics to elucidate their genomic characteristics. Results Approximately 595 gigabase pairs (Gb) of sequence reads were generated to be mapped to the swine reference genome assembly (Sus scrofa 10.2); on average, the sequence reads covered 99.15% of the reference genome at an average of 9.6-fold coverage. We detected a total of 19,518,548 SNPs, of which 8.7% were found to be novel. With further annotation of all of the SNPs, we retrieved 144,507 nonsynonymous SNPs (nsSNPs); of these, 5968 were found in all 20 individuals used in this study. SIFT prediction for these SNPs identified that 812 nsSNPs in 402 genes were deleterious. Among these 402 genes, we identified some genes that could potentially affect traits of interest in Micro-pigs, such as RHEB and FRAS1. Furthermore, we performed runs of homozygosity analysis to locate potential selection signatures in the genome, detecting several loci that might be involved in phenotypic characteristics in Micro-pigs, such as MSTN, GDF5, and GDF11. Conclusion In this study, we identified numerous nsSNPs that could be used as candidate genetic markers with involvement in traits of interest. Furthermore, we detected putative selection footprints that might be associated with recent selection applied to miniature pigs.

안내염과 대장암이 동반된 재발성 간농양

전승정,김태헌,류민선,오다연,송명은,이신아,류재인,김혜인,문일환,유권 이화여자대학교 의과학연구소 2011 EMJ (Ewha medical journal) Vol.34 No.2

The causes of pyogenic liver abscess has been known as biliary tract disease or intrabadominal infection but the large proportions of the patients has no apparent underlying disorders. Recently colonic mucosal lesions were reported in patients with cryptogenic liver abscess and it has been suggested that colonic mucosal break may play a role in developing liver abscess in otherwise healthy patients. We experienced a patient of severe recurrent liver abscess complicated with endophthalmitis only 3 months after successful treatment of initial cryptogenic liver abscess and a polypoid colon cancer was discovered by chance. It seems prudent to proceed colonoscopic examination in patients with cryptogenic liver abscess especially when it is recurrent.

제1유구치의 조기 상실로 인한 공간 변화에 대한 3차원적 분석

김지연,정다운,곽소연,유승은,박기태 大韓小兒齒科學會 2008 大韓小兒齒科學會誌 Vol.35 No.2

본 연구는 제1유구치의 조기 상실 시 공간 변화에 대한 분석을 위하여 3-Dimensional Laser Scanner를 이용하여 그 유용성을 평가하고자 하는 예비논문이다. 6세-8세 사이의 제1대구치가 맹출하여 확실한 교합 관계를 이루는 혼합치 열기 어린이 중 편측 제1유구치의 조기 발치가 필요한 6명의 발치 전 후의 모형을 이용하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. l. 유구치 공간변화는 상악은 실험군과 대조군 모두 현저한 감소를 보이지 않았고, 하악은 실험군에서 3명 중 2명에서 공간감소가 관찰되었다. 2. 치열궁 너비,치열궁 둘레는 초기모형과 최종모형에서 비슷한 값을 보였다. 3. 협설측 경사도 변화는 유견치에서는 상하악 모두 특별한 경향을 보이지 않았으며,제2유구치는 상악은 실험군과 대조군이 유사하였고,하악에서는 3명중 2명에서 실험군이 더 큰 설측경사도 변화를 보였다. 제1대구치는 하악에서 실험군이 더 큰 설측경사도 변화가 관찰되었다. 4. 근원심 경사도 변화 측정에서 유견치는 상하악 모두 특별한 경향이 관찰되지 않았고 제2유구치의 경우 하악에서 실험군이 더 큰 근심경사도 증가가 보였다. 제1대구치는 상악에서 실험군,대조군 모두 원심 경사도가 증가되었다. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a 3-Dimensional laser scanner for the space analysis after loss of a primary first molar. Six children with premature loss of a primary first molar were examined using study models taken before and after the extraction. The results were as follows: 1. There was no change in primary molar space after the extraction of a maxillary primary first molar However, 2 out of 3 children experienced primary molar space loss in extraction side of a mandibular primary first molar. 2. Arch width and arch perimeter showed no difference between initial and final model. 3. All primary canines did not show any changes in inclination. Maxillary primary second molars had similar changes in both extraction and control side. However, 2 out of 3 mandibular primary second molars in extraction side showed more lingual tipping compared to control side. Mandibular permanent first molars tipped more lingually in extraction side. 4. In angulation, primary canines showed nothing of significance. Mandibular primary second molars tipped more mesially in extraction side than in control side. Maxillary permanent first molars have increased distal angulation after extraction of primary first molars in both side.

Prolonged survival of islet allografts in mice treated withrosmarinic acid and anti-CD154 antibody

Da-Yeon Jung,주성연,Jae Berm Park,Eun-Young Kim,문철,Sa Hyun Kim,Eun-Young Sim,조재원,권준혁,권기영,김성주 생화학분자생물학회 2008 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.40 No.1

Pancreatic islet transplantation can corect the abnor-immunosuppressants greatly reduce the acute re-jection rate in transplant patients, the long-term side efects can be debilitating. Therefore, researchers are seeking to develop new immunosuppressive regi-mens that induce maximal levels of imunosuppres-sion with minor side effects. Rosmarinic acid (Ros A) is a secondary metabolite of certain herbs and has mul-tiple biological activities, including anti-inflamatory effects. Here, we have investigated whether treatment monoclonal antibody (MR1) improves islet allograft survival in a murine model. After transplantation, the mice were treated with either Ros A, MR1, or both (the "double" treatment). Alograft survival was prolonged in the double-treated animals compared to animals that received only Ros A or MR1. As is the case with the single-treated animals at 15 days after transplantation, the double-treated recipients did not display a sig-nificant decrease in the expression of cytokines or the ls. Infiltrating CD3+ T cells were reduced in the MR1- or double therapy relative to control or RosA group. However, at the same time point, double-treated graft showed fewer apoptotic cells and increased expression of insulin and gluca-gons, compared to the single-treatment groups. Fur-thermore, long-term (> 150 days) alografts that were received with double therapy exhibited larger islet clusters and contained more insulin- and gluca-conclusion, treatment with both Ros A and MR1 has a synergistic efect in murine islet allotransplantation.

Protective effects of Baicalin, Vanillin and Gastrodia elata blume extract against the renal injury induced by Vancomycin in rats

Da Eun Jung,Ha Eun Lee,Yeon Su Lee,Se Ran Park,Jae Ho Shin 한국실험동물학회 2022 한국실험동물학회 학술발표대회 논문집 Vol.2022 No.1

Prevalence of group B streptococcus colonization in pregnant women in a tertiary care center in Korea

( Da Hyun Kim ),( Byoung Jin Min ),( Eun Jung Jung ),( Jung Mi Byun ),( Dae Hoon Jeong ),( Kyung Bok Lee ),( Moon Su Sung ),( Ki Tae Kim ),( Young Nam Kim ) 대한산부인과학회 2018 Obstetrics & Gynecology Science Vol.61 No.5

Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization rate in pregnant Korean women using selective culture media for GBS and to identify obstetrical complications and GBS-induced early-onset neonatal sepsis. Methods We evaluated 1,014 pregnant women who delivered at Busan Paik Hospital between January 2015 and December 2016. GBS colonization was assessed using chromID Strepto B agar. We evaluated GBS colonization in pregnant women, as well as the obstetrical complication and GBS-induced neonatal sepsis rates. Results The total GBS colonization rate was 11.6% (117/1,014). No significant increase was observed in the rate of pregnancy-related complications between the GBS-positive and the GBS-negative groups. Among the 134 neonates born to colonized mothers, early neonatal sepsis was reported in 2 neonates (1.5%); however, these were cases of non-GBS-induced sepsis. Conclusion The GBS colonization rate (using selective culture media) in this study involving pregnant Korean women showed a higher colonization rate than that previously reported in Korea. Therefore, based on this study, we recommend GBS screening and the administration of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis in pregnant Korean women.

Expression Analysis of Galectin-1 from Fat in Berkshire Pigs

Jung, Won Yong,Cho, Eun Seok,Kwon, Eun Jung,Park, Da Hye,Chung, Ki Hwa,Kim, Chul Wook Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2008 Animal Bioscience Vol.21 No.2

Galectins are a group of animal lectins consisting of galectin-type carbohydrate recognition domains (CRD) with relatively minor domains. The biological properties of galectins include the regulation of inflammation, intercellular adhesion, cell differentiation and cell death. The diverse kinds of galectin suggest variety in their biological roles. Galectin-1 is released during adipocyte differentiation and is associated with fat which is one of the important factors for meat quality. To verify expression level, a 0.5 kb clone of galectin-1 was obtained from cDNA prepared from back fat tissue of a Sancheong Berkshire pig with good quality meat, and the galectin-1 gene identified. The deduced amino acid sequence of the galectin-1 gene was compared with those obtained from other species. By using RT-PCR and Real time-PCR, an attempt was made to determine the expression level of galectin-1 and to compare with various tissues (tenderloin and back fat) taken from pigs in different groups. Grouping of pigs was based on growth-stage (weighing 60, 80, and 110 kg) and the sub-speciation (Yorkshire and Sancheong Berkshire pigs). We attempted to determine influences of pig species, growth stages and tissue variations on the expression level of the galectin-l gene and it was revealed that the expression pattern of the galectin-1 gene was significantly different (p<0.01 or p<0.05). Galectin-1 genes were expressed more highly in the back fat tissues of pigs weighing 110 kg than in those weighing 60 kg or 80 kg. However, the lowest expression was seen in the tenderloin tissues of pigs weighing 110 kg. Sancheong Berkshire pigs showed higher expression of the galectin-1 gene compared to Yorkshire pigs. Accordingly, it is considered that the expression pattern of the galectin-1 gene influences the growth of back fat tissues and the pig speciation relationship. Previous studies suggested that different expression of galectin-1 genes represents variety among the breeds and is closely related to fat tissue growth, conjugation and catabolism. Further, this study suggests that the expression of galectin-1 at a specific growth stage and tissue contributes significantly to the overall meat quality of Sancheong Berkshire pigs.

Multimodal neuroimaging in presurgical evaluation of childhood epilepsy

Jung, Da-Eun,Lee, Joon-Soo The Korean Pediatric Society 2010 Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics (CEP) Vol.53 No.8

In pre-surgical evaluation of pediatric epilepsy, the combined use of multiple imaging modalities for precise localization of the epileptogenic focus is a worthwhile endeavor. Advanced neuroimaging by high field Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diffusion tensor images, and MR spectroscopy have the potential to identify subtle lesions. $^{18}F$-FDG positron emission tomography and single photon emission tomography provide visualization of metabolic alterations of the brain in the ictal and interictal states. These techniques may have localizing value for patients which exhibit normal MRI scans. Functional MRI is helpful for non-invasively identifying areas of eloquent cortex. These advances are improving our ability to noninvasively detect epileptogenic foci which have gone undetected in the past and whose accurate localization is crucial for a favorable outcome following surgical resection.

Antibacterial Activity of Streptomyces sp. J46 against Bacterial Shot Hold Pathogen Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni

Da Jung Lim,Young Eun Kim,Jeong Eun Lee,In Seon Kim 한국농약과학회 2019 한국농약과학회 학술발표대회 논문집 Vol.2019 No.4

[PB-0098] Quantitative Trait Locus(QTL) Analysis for Grain Size in Rice using RILs derived from a Cross between Japonica varieties

Da-Eun Im(Da-Eun Im),Seong-Gyu Jang(Seong-Gyu Jang),Fang-Yuan Cao(Fang-Yuan Cao),Yuting Zeng(Yuting Zeng),Jung-Hyun Gong(Jung-Hyun Gong),Na-Gyeom Lee(Na-Gyeom Lee),Soon-Wook Kwon(Soon-Wook Kwon) 한국육종학회 2022 한국육종학회 공동학술발표집 Vol.2022 No.-