Recombinant Human HAPLN1 Mitigates Pulmonary Emphysema by Increasing TGF-β Receptor I and Sirtuins Levels in Human Alveolar Epithelial Cells

Yongwei Piao,So Yoon Yun,Zhicheng Fu,Ji Min Jang,Moon Jung Back,Ha Hyung Kim,김대경 한국분자세포생물학회 2023 Molecules and cells Vol.46 No.9

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2030. One of its components, emphysema, has been defined as a lung disease that irreversibly damages the lungs’ alveoli. Treatment is currently unavailable for emphysema symptoms and complete cure of the disease. Hyaluronan (HA) and proteoglycan link protein 1 (HAPLN1), an HA-binding protein linking HA in the extracellular matrix to stabilize the proteoglycan structure, forms a bulky hydrogel-like aggregate. Studies on the biological role of the full-length HAPLN1, a simple structure-stabilizing protein, are limited. Here, we demonstrated for the first time that treating human alveolar epithelial type 2 cells with recombinant human HAPLN1 (rhHAPLN1) increased TGF-β receptor 1 (TGF-β RI) protein levels, but not TGF-β RII, in a CD44-dependent manner with concurrent enhancement of the phosphorylated Smad3 (p-Smad3), but not p-Smad2, upon TGF-β1 stimulation. Furthermore, rhHAPLN1 significantly increased sirtuins levels (i.e., SIRT1/2/6) without TGF-β1 and inhibited acetylated p300 levels that were increased by TGF-β1. rhHAPLN1 is crucial in regulating cellular senescence, including p53, p21, and p16, and inflammation markers such as p-NF-κB and Nrf2. Both senile emphysema mouse model induced via intraperitoneal rhHAPLN1 injections and porcine pancreatic elastase (PPE)-induced COPD mouse model generated via rhHAPLN1-containing aerosols inhalations showed a significantly potent efficacy in reducing alveolar spaces enlargement. Preclinical trials are underway to investigate the effects of inhaled rhHAPLN1-containing aerosols on several COPD animal models.

건축설계실무와 의사결정에 관한 사례 연구 : 공공프로젝트의 경우 Case of Buchon Welfare center and Yonsu Sub-municipal Office

장성준,서윤영,이현창,하종수 명지대학교 대학원 1997 대학원논문집 Vol.1 No.-

The study analyzes a series of decisions made by Building Construction Review Committee on public building construction project. Several government authorities are engaged on the review and required the building client authority to revise the design according to revise items suggested by the committee members ranging from Architectural Planning to other Building Engineering fields. The study delves the legal and design aspects of the review, the meaning of private, semi-public and public function of building, and the construction policy. Two Public building projects were analyzed in terms of revise items. We found some patterns of problem and the current review system works to promote technical aspect of the building and to keep public entity of the projects.

개 대뇌겉질에서 Platelet-Derived Growth Factor α-Receptor의 출생 후 발달에 관한 면역조직화학적 연구

윤영,안병수,김인정,양경철,박선홍,김기훈,박도영,김장만,문정석,장인엽,조하영 조선대학교 부설 의학연구소 2002 The Medical Journal of Chosun University Vol.27 No.1

Background and Objectives : The localization of platelet-derived growth factor-α receptor (PDGF-α R) was commonly restricted to oligodendrocyte progenitors during late embryonic and postnatal development. However, several studies recently demonstrated that mature neurons could also synthesize PDGF-α, Materials and Methods : In the present study, to analyze the distributional pattern of PDGF-αR during postnatal development of the canine cerebral cortex, we used immunohistochemistry on sections of canine brain tissue. Results : We found that neurons of various regions of cerebral cortex exhibited the immunoreactivity to PDGF-αR as early as postnatal day 0, and slightly decreased after postnatal day 14. Whereas neuronal PDGF-αR were maintained at all ages, the oligodendroglia-like expression of PDGF-αR could not be confirmed. Conclusion : The localization of PDGF-αR in immature and mature neurons supports the several roles of PDGF during development, protection and survival of neurons.

개에서 이중 결찰법을 통한 동맥관 개존증의 완치 예

윤헌영,정순욱,박희명,박철,정만복,김준영,한현정,황민,노병국,박상혁,장하영,박정윤 한국임상수의학회 2004 한국임상수의학회지 Vol.21 No.1

A ten months old, female Yorkshire terrier weighing 2.88 kg referred to veterinary teaching hospital of college of veterinary medicine, Konkuk University because of syncope, cough and dyspnea. First hematological and serum chemical test revealed thrombocytopenia, mild anemia, and increase of concentration of ALP (195 U/L). On 57 days later, second hematological and serum chemical test revealed polycythemia, increase of concentration of ALP (211 U/L), and Tchol (387 mg/dl). Right atrium enlargement, main pulmonary artery bulge and cardiomegaly (VHS = 11.5) were observed in radiographic findings. Ultrasonographic images showed both right and left ventricular dilation and turbulent flow between the descending aorta and the main pulmonary artery in color Doppler imaging. ECG showed left ventricular enlargement, SA block, and electrical alternant. Thoracotomy was performed through left fourth intercostal incision under isoflurane anesthesia. Patent ductus arteriosus was double ligated with 1-0 silk. Cough and dyspnea disappeared on 5 days after operation. Turbulent flow was not found in color doppler imaging of ultrasonography on 10 days after operation. Ten months later after the operation, syncope could not exist any more.

해양탐구 의지배양을 위한 해양교재 지역화 적용 방안

장삼식,윤하용 晋州敎育大學校 科學敎育硏究所 1992 科學敎育硏究 Vol.18 No.-

속잎이 노랗고 뿌리혹병에 저항성인 배추 계통‘원교20034호’육성

박수형,장하영,서명훈,박민영,윤무경,이정수 忠北大學校 農業科學硏究所 2015 農業科學硏究 Vol.31 No.2

상지 단순반복작업 근로자의 수근관 증후군 유병률에 관한 조사

손지언,장태원,김윤규,홍영습,정갑열,김동일,이강진,하남진,김상범,김준연 대한산업의학회 2001 대한직업환경의학회지 Vol.13 No.3

목적 : 본 연구는 수근관 증후군의 발생위험이 높은 작업형태에 종사하는 상지 단순반복작업근로자로서 육류 및 어류 가공 사업장과 목재소 근로자에서 근전도검사를 이용하여 수근관 증후군의 유병률을 조사하고자 하였다. 방법 : 상지 단순반복작업근로자로서 육류 및 어류 가공 사업장 근로자 69명과 목재소 근로자 17명을 실험군으로, 관리직, 경리, 경비등 상지의 단순반복작업이 없는 근로자 28명을 대조군으로 선정하여, 작업적 및 병력조사, 이학적 검사와 근전도검사를 통해 수근관 증후군의 유병률을 조사하였다. 결과 : 수근관 증후군의 유병률은 육류 및 어류 가공 사업장과 목재소에서 각각 26.09 % (18명)와 29.41 %(5명)로 조사되었으며, 육류 및 어류가공사업장과 목재소 근로자를 '7년 이상과 미만의 작업기간'으로 층화하여 비교한 결과 '상지부위의 통증 호소 유무', 'Visual Analogue Scale(VAS: 총 10점) 4점 이상 여부', 'Tinel teat 양성 유무', 'Phalen test 양성 유무'는 모두 단기 작업근로자군에서 양성의 빈도가 증가되었고 '수근관 증후군 유무'는 장기작업근로자군에서 양성의 빈도가 증가되었다. 결론 : 육류 및 어류 가공 사업장과 목재소의 수근관 증후군 유병률은 각각 26.09 %와 29.41 %로 육류 및 어류 가공 사업장과 목재소는 1996년 OSHA가 지정한 바와 같이 위험한 작업요인이 있는 작업장으로 분류하여 관리되어야 할 것으로 생각된다. Objectives : This study was carried out to survey on the prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome(CTS) in high risk jobs(meat and fish processing plant and wood plant), by application of Nerve Conduction Study(NCS), a confirmatory diagnostic method. Methods : Experimental group was 69 workers sampled from meat and fish processing plants and 17 workers sampled from wood plants, who were simple, repetitive workers using upper extremities and control group was 28 workers sampled from managers, secretaries and keepers. All employees were examined through work history, physical examination and NCS. Results : 18 workers(26.09%) in meat and fish processing plants, and 5 workers(29.41%) in wood plants had compatible findings to NIOSH diagnostic criteria for CTS. The experimental group had more symptoms (complaint of upper extremities, Visual Analogue Scale ≥4(VAS: total 10 point)), signs(Tinel and Phalen test) and prevalence of CTS than control group(p<0.05). The prevalence of symptoms and signs were higher in short term workers(<7 years), but the prevalence of CTS was higher in long term workers(≥7 years). Conclusions : The prevalence of CTS in meat and fish processing plant and wood plant were 26.09% and 29.41% respectively. Authors propose that meat and fish processing and wood plants should be managed as a risk job category which were designated by OSHA in 1996

Correction to An UnconventionalRoute to High Efficiency Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells via EmbeddingGraphitic Thin Films into TiO₂ Nanoparticle Photoanode

Jang, Yoon Hee,Xin, Xukai,Byun, Myunghwan,Jang, Yu Jin,Lin, Zhiqun,Kim, Dong Ha American ChemicalSociety 2012 Nano letters Vol.12 No.3

Isolation and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Root of Rubus coreanus Miquel and their Antimicrobial Activity

Jang, Ha Na,Ha, Ji Hoon,Lee, Yoon Ju,Fu, Min Min,Park, Soo Nam The Korean Society for Microbiology and Biotechnol 2019 한국미생물·생명공학회지 Vol.47 No.1

Rubus coreanus Miquel (RCM), also known as Korean blackberry or bokbunja, is used as a South Korean traditional medicine to treat acne and inflammatory skin conditions. The antimicrobial activity of RCM root and its active compounds remain unclear. In this study, we prepared a 50% ethanol fraction, ethyl acetate fraction, and acid-treated ethyl acetate fraction (aglycone fraction) of RCM root, and evaluated antibacterial activities against the skin pathogens Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas acnes, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In a paper disc assay, all fractions of RCM root showed antimicrobial activities against the five skin pathogens. The ethyl acetate fraction displayed 6-, 12-, and 2-fold higher minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) than the 50% ethanol fraction against S. aureus, E. coli, and P. acnes, respectively. The aglycone fraction displayed 2-fold higher MIC than methyl paraben against P. acnes, S. aureus, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa. The ethyl acetate fraction displayed a minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) similar to that of methyl paraben, and the aglycone fraction showed 2- to 4-fold higher MBCs than those of methyl paraben. In particular, the ethyl acetate fraction was not cytotoxic and showed thermal stability after incubation at high temperatures ($60-121^{\circ}C$). Finally, the ethyl acetate fraction was separated and four components were identified: procyanidin C, propelagonidin dimer, ellagic acid, and methyl ellagic acid acetyl pentose. The compounds showed high antibacterial activities. These results suggest that RCM root is potentially applicable as a natural preservative in cosmetics.

The fabrication of graphitic thin films with highly dispersed noble metal nanoparticles by direct carbonization of block copolymer inverse micelle templates

Jang, Yoon Hee,Kochuveedu, Saji Thomas,Jang, Yu Jin,Shin, Hae-Young,Yoon, Seokhyun,Steinhart, Martin,Kim, Dong Ha Elsevier 2011 Carbon Vol.49 No.6

<P><B>Abstract</B></P><P>Ordered arrays of Au or Ag nanoparticles supported on two-dimensional graphitic carbon films were prepared by direct carbonization of stabilized asymmetric polystyrene-<I>block</I>-poly(4-vinyl pyridine) (PS-<I>b</I>-P4VP) inverse micellar films loaded with metal precursors. Crosslinked PS-<I>b</I>-P4VP thin film templates with metal precursors selectively distributed in P4VP domains were converted to carbonaceous thin films having well-defined, highly dispersed metal nanoparticle (NP) arrays by ultraviolet (UV) irradiation under vacuum and subsequent carbonization. Mesoporous carbon films were also obtained after extracting the metal NPs by sonication in selected solvents. PS-<I>b</I>-P4VP was employed not only as carbon source, but also as template for introducing metal NPs in a nanopatterned configuration. The characteristic features and properties of thus generated hybrid carbon nanostructures were investigated by microscopy, UV–visible spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction measurement, and Raman spectroscopy.</P>