콘택트렌즈 보존 용기 유래 Acanthamoeba lugdunensis KA/L5주의 내공생세균

정동일,공현희,김태호,황미열,유학선,윤호철,설성용 경북대학교 의학연구소 1999 경북대학교병원의학연구소논문집 Vol.3 No.1

콘택트렌즈 보존 용기 유래 가시아메바 KA/L5주의 세포질 내에 존재하는 bacterial endosymbiont(내공생세균)를 투과전자현미경으로 관찰하여 확인하였다. 숙주인 가시아메바 KA/L5주는 형태학적으로 제2군에 속하였고, rDNA PCR-RFLP 결과 A. lugdunensis로 동정되었다. 미토콘드리아 DNA RFLP와 동위효소 분석상 이 충주는 국내 콘택트렌즈 보존용기에서 가장흔히 분리되는 type인 KA/Ll주, 국내 임상 분리주 중 하나인 KA/E2주, 내공생세균을 가지는 것으로 보고된 병원 냉각수 유래 KA/W4주 및 L3a주와 동일하거나 매우 유사한 성적을 보였다. 내공생세균은 약 1.38× 0.507㎛의 크기였고, 아메바 세포질 내에 불규칙하게 분포하고 있었으며. 그 표면에 아메바의 ribosome이 부착되어 있었다. 내공생세균을 둘러싼 lacunae나 막과 같은 구조는 관찰되지 않았다. Legionella 특이 primer를 이용한 효소중합반응(PCR)에서 내공생세균의 염색체 DNA는 증폭되지 않았다. A. lugdunensis의 우리말 이름을 담수가시아메바로 제안한다. Transmission electron microscopy of an Acanthamieba isolate (KA/L5) from a contact lens case revealed bacterial endosymbionts within cytoplasm of the amoebae, The Acanthamoeba isolate belonged to the morphological group II. Based on the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) - restriction fragment length Polymorphism (RFLP) of 18S ribosomal RNA coding DNA (rDNA), the Isolate was identified as A. lugdunensis. Strain typing by isoenzyme analysis using isoelectric focusing (IEF) and mitochondrial (Mt) DNA RFLP revealed that the isolate was closely related with KA/Ll , the most predominant type of isolates from contact lens storage cases, KA/E2, a clinical isolate, KA/W4, preciously reported to host endosymbionts, and L3a strains of A. lugdunensis. The endosymbionts were similar to those of KA/W4 In aspects that they were randomly distributed in both trophozoites and cysts, and were rod-shaped bacteria measuring approximately 1.38x 0.50㎛. But the number of endosymbionts per amoeba was significantly lower than that of KA/W4. They were neither limited by phagosomal membranes nor included In lacunae- like structure.

Reconsidering the Hierarchy and Translation of “Physical Education/Sports” Related Terms: Taiwan Perspective

Jeffrey Yu,Jun Lian,Ruei-Hong Li,Chen-Sin Hung,Dong-Tai Chen,Yu-Kai Chang 대한운동학회 2024 아시아 운동학 학술지 Vol.26 No.1

Objectives In the past centuries, the concept of “physical education” has changed from a more general concepts including physical activities and sports, to specifically inferring “instruction of physical activity”. Instead, “sports” has become the comprehensive concept of sports, exercise, and physical education. Given to the inconsistent terminologies and English translations of “體育 (ti-yu)” (physical education) and “運 動 (yun-dong)” (sports or exercise) in Mandarin, the purpose of this study was to investigate in the current terminology usage, hierarchy, and the English translation of “體育 (ti-yu)” and “運動 (yun-dong)” in Taiwan. Met hods Three government authorities, two sport related universities, eight top sport and exercise journals, and nighty-six college departments in Taiwan were analyzed. Results “運動 (yun-dong)” was the most widely used terminology as “體育 (ti-yu)” occupied the majority usage among government authorities, sport related universities, and title of top sport and exercise journals. Regarding English translation, despite of “department of physical education”, “sports” remained the most common terminology. Moreover, “體育 (ti-yu)” and “sports” are the highest hierarchy among government authorities, and sport related university; “體育 (ti-yu)” and “physical education” are the highest hierarchy among traditional sport and exercise journals; “運動 (yun-dong)” and “sports” are the highest hierarchy among college departments also the mainstream of current translation and hierarchy. Conclusions “體育 (ti-yu)” was the highest hierarchy in the past. However, “運動 (yun-dong)” has been the mainstream of the highest hierarchy in Mandarin according to college departments. In English, “sport(s)” is the main term in Taiwan when translating “體育 (ti-yu)” and 運動 (yun-dong)”, also being the highest hierarchy. On the other hand, “體育 (ti-yu)” and “physical education” are utilized regarding those departments focusing on educating PE teachers. This study expects the terminology, English translations, and hierarchy being align with the mainstream of current translation and hierarchy in the future.

Effect of inorganic mesoporous carriers on 1-palmitoyl-2-linoleoyl-3-acetyl-<i>rac</i>-glycerol-loaded solid self-emulsifying drug delivery system: Physicochemical characterization and bioavailability in rats

Kim, Dong Shik,Yang, Eun Su,Yong, Chul Soon,Youn, Yu Seok,Oh, Kyung Taek,Li, Dong Xun,Kim, Jong Oh,Jin, Sung Giu,Choi, Han-Gon Elsevier 2017 Colloids and Surfaces B Vol.160 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of inorganic mesoporous carriers on the physicochemical properties and oral bioavailability of 1-palmitoyl-2-linoleoyl-3-acetyl-<I>rac</I>-glycerol (PLAG)-loaded solid self-emulsifying drug delivery system (solid SEDDS). Numerous PLAG-loaded solid SEDDS formulations were prepared by spray drying technique with sodium laurylsulfate (SLS), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and inorganic mesoporous materials as a surfactant, antioxidant and solid carrier, respectively. The mesoporous materials, such as calcium silicate, silicon dioxide and magnesium aluminosilicate were used as the solid carriers. Their physicochemical properties, solubility, dissolution and pharmacokinetic studies in rats were performed compared with drug alone. Three solid SEDDSs composed of PLAG/BHA/SLS/mesopous carrier at the weight ratio of 1:0.0002:0.25:0.5 resulted in a small emulsion droplet and excellent drug loading efficiency. The solid SEDDS formulations prepared with calcium silicate and silicon dioxide showed a rough-surfaced irregular shape and rough-surfaced spheres, respectively. Magnesium aluminosilicate generated a sticky powder, due to its relatively low specific surface area, resulting in insufficient adsorption of PLAG. These solid SEDDSs improved the solubility, dissolution and oral bioavailability of PLAG. Ultimately, the solid SEDDS prepared with silicon dioxide resulted in the best drug loading efficiency, shape, solubility, dissolution and oral bioavailability due to its great specific surface area. Therefore, mesoporous carriers with different specific surface areas markedly influenced the physicochemical properties, solubility, dissolution and oral bioavailability of PLAG-loaded solid SEDDS.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> The effect of mesoporous carriers on PLGA-loaded solid SEDDS were assessed. </LI> <LI> Numerous PLGA-loaded solid SNEDDS were prepared using spray drying technique. </LI> <LI> Calcium silicate, silicon dioxide and magnesium aluminosilicate were used as the mesoporous carriers. </LI> <LI> The solid SEDDS prepared with silicon dioxide gave most excellent loading efficiency and bioavailability. </LI> <LI> Mesoporous carriers markedly influenced the physicochemical properties and bioavailability of solid SEDDS. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

SERS study of surface plasmon resonance induced carrier movement in Au@Cu₂O core-shell nanoparticles

Chen, Lei,Zhang, Fan,Deng, Xin-Yu,Xue, Xiangxin,Wang, Li,Sun, Yantao,Feng, Jing-Dong,Zhang, Yongjun,Wang, Yaxin,Jung, Young Mee Elsevier 2018 Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomole Vol.189 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>A plasmon induced carrier movement enhanced mechanism of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) was investigated using a charge-transfer (CT) enhancement mechanism. Here, we designed a strategy to study SERS in Au@Cu<SUB>2</SUB>O nanoshell nanoparticles with different shell thicknesses. Among the plasmonically coupled nanostructures, Au spheres with Cu<SUB>2</SUB>O shells have been of special interest due to their ultrastrong electromagnetic fields and controllable carrier transfer properties, which are useful for SERS. Au@Cu<SUB>2</SUB>O nanoshell nanoparticles (NPs) with shell thicknesses of 48–56nm are synthesized that exhibit high SERS activity. This high activity originates from plasmonic-induced carrier transfer from Au@Cu<SUB>2</SUB>O to 4-mercaptobenzoic acid (MBA). The CT transition from the valence band (VB) of Cu<SUB>2</SUB>O to the second excited π-π* transition of MBA, and is of b<SUB>2</SUB> electronic symmetry, which was enhanced significantly. The Herzberg-Teller selection rules were employed to predict the observed enhanced b<SUB>2</SUB> symmetry modes. The system constructed in this study combines the long-range electromagnetic effect of Au NPs, localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of the Au@Cu<SUB>2</SUB>O nanoshell, and the CT contribution to assist in understanding the SERS mechanism based on LSPR-induced carrier movement in metal/semiconductor nanocomposites.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> We designed a shell-dependent Au@Cu<SUB>2</SUB>O nanoshell for SERS study. </LI> <LI> SERS contribution enables us to understand the possible enhancement of hybrid nanostructures. </LI> <LI> LSPR-induced carrier movement in Au@Cu<SUB>2</SUB>O nanocomposites. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical Abstract</B></P> <P>We designed the shell-dependent Au@Cu<SUB>2</SUB>O core-shell nanoparticles (NPs) for SERS study. For the electron-hole pairs in the Cu<SUB>2</SUB>O, the plasmon induced resonant energy transfer from Au to the Cu<SUB>2</SUB>O and the direct electron transfer simultaneously which can be observed from the SERS intensity.</P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections after Liver Resec-tion (A Multivariate Analysis of 6,132 Patients)

( Li-yang Sun ),( Jiong-jie Yu ),( Ju-dong Li ),( Xin-fei Xu ),( Jia-he Wang ),( Bing Quan ),( Wen-tao Yan ),( Feng Shen ),( Chao Li ),( Lei Liang ),( Tian Yang ) 대한간학회 2018 춘·추계 학술대회 (KASL) Vol.2018 No.1

Aims: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common postoperative complication and associated with an increased morbidity, hospital stay, and overall cost. The aim of the present study was to identify risk factors for SSIs after hepatic resection based on a large single-center cohort. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted of 6,132 patients who underwent liver resection without concomitant biliary reconstruction or gastrointestinal procedures between 2014 and 2016 at the largest hepatic center in China. The occurrences of SSI, classified as incisional SSI and organ/space SSI within 30 days after operation were investigated. Patient- and surgical-related risk variables were collected using standardized data collection form. A likelihood ratio forward regression model was used to assess the independent association of risk factors with SSI. Results: SSI developed in 587 patients (9.6%), including superficial/deep incisional SSI in 357 patients (5.8 %), and organ/ space SSI in 304 patients (5.0 %). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that obesity, diabetes mellitus, ASA score ≥ 2, liver cirrhosis, re-hepatectomy, hepatoliathiasis, and intraoperative blood transfusion were independent risk factors of overall SSI. However, incisional and organ/space SSI differed from each other with respect to risk factors. Among a variety of risk factors, hepatolithiasis, liver cirrhosis, and intraoperative blood transfusion were consistently associated with both incisional and organ/space SSI. Conclusions: SSI is a common complication after liver resection, and more caution should be taken in patients with hepatolithiasis or liver cirrhosis. Prevention strategies focusing on factors associated with SSI is necessary in order to reduce SSI after liver resection.

Open-Ended Questions and Creativity Education in Mathematics

Yu Wen Li,Dong Mei Li 한국수학교육학회 2009 수학교육연구 Vol.13 No.1

Purification and Characterization of Cathepsin B from the Gut of the Sea Cucumber (Stichopus japonicas)

Li-Ming Sun,Bei-Wei Zhu,Hai-tao Wu,Lei Yu,Da-Yong Zhou,Xiuping Dong,Jing-Feng Yang,Dong-Mei Li,Wen-Xiu Ye,Yoshiyuki Murata 한국식품과학회 2011 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.20 No.4

Cathepsin B from the gut of sea cucumber (Stichopus japonicas) was purified 81-fold with a 3%recovery by ammonium sulfate fractionation and a series chromatography on DEAE Sepharose CL-6B, Sephadex G-75, and TSK-Gel 3000 SWxl. The purified protein appeared as a single band on Native-PAGE but showed 2bands of 23 and 26 kDa on SDS-PAGE. The optimum activity was found at pH 5.5 and 45°C. The enzyme was stable at pH 4.5-6.0 and the thermal stability was up to 50oC. The enzyme was strongly inhibited by E-64, iodoacetic acid, and antipain, demonstrating it is a cysteine protease containing sulfhydryl groups. Cu^2+, Ni^2+, and Zn^2+ could strongly inhibit the enzyme activity. The amino acid sequences of the purified enzyme were acquired by mass spectrometer, which did not show any homology with previously described cathepsins, suggesting it may be a novel member.

A Wearable Pressure Sensor Based on Ionogel/Textile for Human Motion Monitoring

Yu Dong,Qiujin Li,Zhiqi Zhao,Jixian Gong,Zheng Li,Jianfei Zhang 한국섬유공학회 2022 Fibers and polymers Vol.23 No.8

The growth of flexible sensors has always been challenging since the sensing behavior, mechanic performance andfatigue resistance remain to be improved. In this paper, a wearable pressure sensor with fast response and high sensitivitybased on ionogel/textile is fabricated. The ionogel is a double-network (DN) structure composed of polydimethylacrylamide(PDMAAm) skeleton and silica particles, carrying ionic liquids (ILs), which serves as a piezoresistive device. Byimpregnating and polymerization with the ionogel-prepolymer solution, a conventional cotton knitted fabric is converted intoa conductive and piezoresistive composite. The fabric serves as a ductile supporting matrix for the ionogel, supplementing thepiezoresistive contribution of the brittle silica network. This ionogel/textile composite has a high sensitivity (S=86.90 kPa-1)and durability, continuously outputting stable electric signal during monitoring the motion states of different joints in humanbody. Through the impregnation-polymerization approach, the selected areas toward to the specific joints positions inclothing can be fabricated into piezoresistive devices. The incorporation of textile improves the stress loading and sensingbehavior of the ionogel to work steadily under the sole of the foot for gait monitoring. This ionogel/textile device provides apotential formula of wearable sensors, stepping toward the burgeoning diversified-technologies assisted intelligence system.

Implantation of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Small Intestinal Submucosa Improves Bile Duct Injury in Rabbits

Li Ying,Wang Piao,Hu Xiao-dong,Zeng Jing-da,Fang Cheng,Gan Yu,Peng Fang-yi,Yang Xiao-li,Luo De,Li Bo,Su Song 한국조직공학과 재생의학회 2021 조직공학과 재생의학 Vol.18 No.5

BACKGROUND: Bile duct injury (BDI), which may occur during cholecystectomy procedures and living-donor liver transplantation, leads to life-altering complications and significantly increased mortality and morbidity. Tissue engineering, as an emerging method, has shown great potential to treat BDI. Here, we aimed to explore the application of small intestinal submucosa (SIS) matrix composites with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) to treat BDI in a rabbit model. METHODS: Rabbit-derived BMSCs were used as seed cells. Porcine SIS was used as the support material. Five centimetres of the common bile duct was dissected, and 1/3–1/2 of the anterior wall diameter was transversely incised to construct the rabbit BDI model. Then, SIS materials without/with BMSCs were inserted into the common bile duct of the BDI rabbits. After 1, 2, 4, and 8 weeks of implantation, the common bile duct was removed. Haematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was used to assess pathological alterations in the common bile duct, while immunohistochemical staining and western blotting were used to detect expression of the epithelial cell markers CK19 and E-cadherin. Scanning electron microscopy was used to evaluate BMSC growth. RESULTS: Compared with BMSCs alone, SIS-attached BMSCs had increased growth. HE staining showed that the injured bile duct healed well and that the complex gradually degraded as the time from implantation increased. Immunohistochemical staining and western blotting showed that compared with the control group, the in vivo complex group had significantly elevated expression levels of CK19 and E-cadherin. CONCLUSION: BMSC implantation into SIS could improve BDI in rabbits, which might have clinical value for BDI treatment. BACKGROUND: Bile duct injury (BDI), which may occur during cholecystectomy procedures and living-donor liver transplantation, leads to life-altering complications and significantly increased mortality and morbidity. Tissue engineering, as an emerging method, has shown great potential to treat BDI. Here, we aimed to explore the application of small intestinal submucosa (SIS) matrix composites with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) to treat BDI in a rabbit model. METHODS: Rabbit-derived BMSCs were used as seed cells. Porcine SIS was used as the support material. Five centimetres of the common bile duct was dissected, and 1/3–1/2 of the anterior wall diameter was transversely incised to construct the rabbit BDI model. Then, SIS materials without/with BMSCs were inserted into the common bile duct of the BDI rabbits. After 1, 2, 4, and 8 weeks of implantation, the common bile duct was removed. Haematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was used to assess pathological alterations in the common bile duct, while immunohistochemical staining and western blotting were used to detect expression of the epithelial cell markers CK19 and E-cadherin. Scanning electron microscopy was used to evaluate BMSC growth. RESULTS: Compared with BMSCs alone, SIS-attached BMSCs had increased growth. HE staining showed that the injured bile duct healed well and that the complex gradually degraded as the time from implantation increased. Immunohistochemical staining and western blotting showed that compared with the control group, the in vivo complex group had significantly elevated expression levels of CK19 and E-cadherin. CONCLUSION: BMSC implantation into SIS could improve BDI in rabbits, which might have clinical value for BDI treatment.

Ortho-topolin riboside induces apoptosis in Acute myeloid leukemia HL-60 cells

Li Wang,Dong Li Yu,Han Wen Zhang,Lei Yu He,Lei Wu,Li Wang 대한독성 유전단백체 학회 2016 Molecular & cellular toxicology Vol.12 No.2

6-(2-hydroxybenzylamino)-9-D-ribofuranosylpurine (ortho-topolin riboside, oTR), a naturally occurring cytokinin and nucleoside analog has potential anticancer effects. However, the molecular mechanisms remain elusive. We found that oTR strongly inhibited Acute myeloid leukemia HL-60 cell proliferation, altered the cell cycle, induced cytochrome c release from mitochondria into the cytosol, and increased caspase-3 activity. Apoptosis was confirmed by DNA ladder formation following gel electrophoresis. These results indicated that oTR induced apoptosis through activation of the intrinsic mitochondrial pathway. Moreover, the apoptosis was significantly suppressed by the adenosine transporter inhibitor dipyridamole and adenosine kinase inhibitor A-134974. These data indicated that cellular uptake of oTR was an active process involving an adenosine transporter, and subsequently phosphorylated by an adenosine kinase. Taken together, Our study suggests that oTR is taken up by HL-60 cells, converted to the phosphorylated form, and induces apoptosis.