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Gim GM, Eom KH, Kwon DH, Jung DJ, Kim DH, Yi JK, Ha JJ, Lee JH, Lee SB, Son WJ, Yum SY, Lee WW, Jang G. Generation of double knockout cattle via CRISPR-Cas9 ribonucleoprotein (RNP) electroporation. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2023; 14:103. [PMID: 37543609 PMCID: PMC10404370 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-023-00902-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Genome editing has been considered as powerful tool in agricultural fields. However, genome editing progress in cattle has not been fast as in other mammal species, for some disadvantages including long gestational periods, single pregnancy, and high raising cost. Furthermore, technically demanding methods such as microinjection and somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) are needed for gene editing in cattle. In this point of view, electroporation in embryos has been risen as an alternative. RESULTS First, editing efficiency of our electroporation methods were tested for embryos. Presence of mutation on embryo was confirmed by T7E1 assay. With first combination, mutation rates for MSTN and PRNP were 57.6% ± 13.7% and 54.6% ± 13.5%, respectively. In case of MSTN/BLG, mutation rates were 83.9% ± 23.6% for MSTN, 84.5% ± 18.0% for BLG. Afterwards, the double-KO embryos were transferred to surrogates and mutation rate was identified in resultant calves by targeted deep sequencing. Thirteen recipients were transferred for MSTN/PRNP, 4 calves were delivered, and one calf underwent an induction for double KO. Ten surrogates were given double-KO embryos for MSTN/BLG, and four of the six calves that were born had mutations in both genes. CONCLUSIONS These data demonstrated that production of genome edited cattle via electroporation of RNP could be effectively applied. Finally, MSTN and PRNP from beef cattle and MSTN and BLG from dairy cattle have been born and they will be valuable resources for future precision breeding.
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- Gyeong-Min Gim
- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- LARTBio Co., Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- LARTBio Co., Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- LARTBio Co., Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- LARTBio Co., Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Comparative Medicine Disease Research Center, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Gim GM, Uhm KH, Kwon DH, Kim MJ, Jung DJ, Kim DH, Yi JK, Ha JJ, Yum SY, Son WJ, Lee JH, Park JH, Song KY, Lee WW, Jang G. Germline transmission of MSTN knockout cattle via CRISPR-Cas9. Theriogenology 2022; 192:22-27. [PMID: 36037573 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Although the production of several founder animals (F0) for gene editing in livestock has been reported in cattle, very few studies have assessed germline transmission to the next generation due to the long sexual maturation and gestation periods. The present study aimed to assess the germline transmission of MSTN mutations (-12bps deletion) in MSTN mutant F0 male and female cattle. For this purpose, oocytes and semen were collected after the sexual maturation of MSTN cattle, and embryos produced by in vitro fertilization were analyzed. In addition, the embryos were subjected to additional gene (PRNP) editing using electroporation. Embryos produced by in vitro fertilization with MSTN male and female cattle were transferred to a surrogate, and one calf was successfully born. MSTN heterozygous mutation was shown by sequencing of the F1 calf, which had no health issues. As a further experiment, using electroporation, additional gene-edited embryos fertilized with the MSTN male sperm showed a high mutation rate of PRNP (86.2 ± 3.4%). These data demonstrate that the cattle produced through gene editing matured without health issues and had transmitted MSTN mutation from the germ cells. Also, additional mutation of embryos fertilized with the MSTN male sperm could enable further mutagenesis using electroporation.
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- Gyeong-Min Gim
- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; LARTBio Inco, Republic of Korea; Comparative medicine Disease Research Center, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea.
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Kim W, Park S, Kwon W, Kim D, Park JK, Han JE, Cho GJ, Han SH, Sung Y, Yi JK, Kim MO, Ryoo ZY, Choi SK. Suppression of transient receptor potential melastatin 7 regulates pluripotency, proliferation, and differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells via mechanistic target of rapamycin-extracellular signal-regulated kinase activation. J Cell Biochem 2021; 123:547-567. [PMID: 34958137 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs) are a widely used model for their diverse availability in studying early embryonic development and their application in regenerative treatment of various intractable diseases. Transient receptor potential melastatin 7 (Trpm7) regulates Ca2+ as a nonselective ion channel and is essential for early embryonic development; however, the precise role of Trpm7 in mESCs has not been clearly elucidated. In this study, we showed that the inhibition of Trpm7 affects the pluripotency and self-renewal of mESCs. We found that short hairpin RNA (shRNA)-mediated suppression of Trpm7 resulted in decreased expression of transcriptional regulators, Oct4 and Sox2, which maintain stemness in mESCs. In addition, Trpm7 knockdown led to alterations in the basic properties of mESCs, such as decreased proliferation, cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase, and increased apoptosis. Furthermore, embryoid body (EB) formation and teratoma formation assays revealed abnormal regulation of differentiation due to Trpm7 knockdown, including the smaller size of EBs, elevated ectodermal differentiation, and diminished endodermal and mesodermal differentiation. We found that EB Day 7 samples displayed decreased intracellular Ca2+ levels compared to those of the scrambled group. Finally, we identified that these alterations induced by Trpm7 knockdown occurred due to decreased phosphorylation of mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) and subsequent activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) in mESCs. Our findings suggest that Trpm7 could be a novel regulator for maintaining stemness and modulating the differentiation of mESCs.
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- Wansoo Kim
- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, South Korea.,School of Life Science, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative Bioresearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, South Korea.,Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, DGIST, Daegu, South Korea
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, South Korea.,Division of Biotechnology, DGIST, Daegu, South Korea
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, South Korea.,School of Life Science, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative Bioresearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of News-team, SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System), Seoul, South Korea.,School of Media Communication, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation, Daegu, South Korea
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- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, South Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, South Korea
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- School of Life Science, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative Bioresearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, South Korea.,Division of Biotechnology, DGIST, Daegu, South Korea
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Kwon W, Choi SK, Kim D, Kim HG, Park JK, Han JE, Cho GJ, Yun S, Yu W, Han SH, Ha YS, Lee JN, Kwon TG, Cho DH, Yi JK, Kim MO, Ryoo ZY, Park S. ZNF507 affects TGF-β signaling via TGFBR1 and MAP3K8 activation in the progression of prostate cancer to an aggressive state. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2021; 40:291. [PMID: 34537073 PMCID: PMC8449443 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-021-02094-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Background The progression of prostate cancer (PC) to the highly aggressive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) or neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC) is a fatal condition and the underlying molecular mechanisms are poorly understood. Here, we identified the novel transcriptional factor ZNF507 as a key mediator in the progression of PC to an aggressive state. Methods We analyzed ZNF507 expression in the data from various human PC database and high-grade PC patient samples. By establishment of ZNF507 knockdown and overexpression human PC cell lines, we assessed in vitro PC phenotype changes including cell proliferation, survival, migration and invasion. By performing microarray with ZNF507 knockdown PC cells, we profiled the gene clusters affected by ZNF507 knockdown. Moreover, ZNF507 regulated key signal was evaluated by dual-luciferase reporter and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays. Finally, we performed xenograft and in vivo metastasis assay to confirm the effect of ZNF507 knockdown in PC cells. Results We found that ZNF507 expression was increased, particularly in the highly graded PC. ZNF507 was also found to be associated with metastatic PC of a high grade. Loss- or gain-of-function–based analysis revealed that ZNF507 promotes the growth, survival, proliferation, and metastatic properties of PC (e.g., epithelial-mesenchymal transition) by upregulating TGF-β signaling. Profiling of gene clusters affected by ZNF507 knockdown revealed that ZNF507 positively regulated the transcription of TGFBR1, MAP3K8, and FURIN, which in turn promoted the progression of PC to highly metastatic and aggressive state. Conclusions Our findings suggest that ZNF507 is a novel key regulator of TGF-β signaling in the progression of malignant PC and could be a promising target for studying the development of advanced metastatic PCs. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13046-021-02094-3.
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- Wookbong Kwon
- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea.,Division of Biotechnology, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea. .,Division of Biotechnology, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea.,Division of Biotechnology, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea.,School of Life Science, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative Bioresearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 41566, Daegu, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 41566, Daegu, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 41566, Daegu, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 41566, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- School of Media Communication, Hanyang University, Wangsimni-ro 222, Seongdong- gu, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of News-team, SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System), Mokdongseo-ro 161, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- School of Life Science, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative Bioresearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.,Brain Science and Engineering Institute, Kyungpook National University, 41566, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbuk-do Livestock Research institute, Yeongju, South Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, 37224, Sangju, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Science, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative Bioresearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
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Huang H, Yi JK, Lim SG, Park S, Zhang H, Kim E, Jang S, Lee MH, Liu K, Kim KR, Kim EK, Lee Y, Kim SH, Ryoo ZY, Kim MO. Costunolide Induces Apoptosis via the Reactive Oxygen Species and Protein Kinase B Pathway in Oral Cancer Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:7509. [PMID: 34299129 PMCID: PMC8305390 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22147509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Oral cancer (OC) has been attracted research attention in recent years as result of its high morbidity and mortality. Costunolide (CTD) possesses potential anticancer and bioactive abilities that have been confirmed in several types of cancers. However, its effects on oral cancer remain unclear. This study investigated the potential anticancer ability and underlying mechanisms of CTD in OC in vivo and in vitro. Cell viability and anchorage-independent colony formation assays were performed to examine the antigrowth effects of CTD on OC cells; assessments for migration and invasion of OC cells were conducted by transwell; Cell cycle and apoptosis were investigated by flow cytometry and verified by immunoblotting. The results revealed that CTD suppressed the proliferation, migration and invasion of oral cancer cells effectively and induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis; regarding the mechanism, CTD bound to AKT directly by binding assay and repressed AKT activities through kinase assay, which thereby downregulating the downstream of AKT. Furthermore, CTD remarkably promotes the generation of reactive oxygen species by flow cytometry assay, leading to cell apoptosis. Notably, CTD strongly suppresses cell-derived xenograft OC tumor growth in an in vivo mouse model. In conclusion, our results suggested that costunolide might prevent progression of OC and promise to be a novel AKT inhibitor.
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- Hai Huang
- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Korea; (H.H.); (H.Z.); (E.K.)
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- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju 36052, Korea;
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- School of Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (S.-G.L.); (S.P.); (S.J.)
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- School of Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (S.-G.L.); (S.P.); (S.J.)
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Korea; (H.H.); (H.Z.); (E.K.)
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Korea; (H.H.); (H.Z.); (E.K.)
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- School of Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (S.-G.L.); (S.P.); (S.J.)
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongshin University, Naju 58245, Korea;
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- The Pathophysiology Department, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450008, China;
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Korea; (K.-R.K.); (E.-K.K.)
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Korea; (K.-R.K.); (E.-K.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea;
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- Department of Bio-Medical Analysis, Korea Polytechnic College, Chungnam 34134, Korea;
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- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju 36052, Korea;
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Korea; (H.H.); (H.Z.); (E.K.)
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Gim GM, Kwon DH, Eom KH, Moon J, Park JH, Lee WW, Jung DJ, Kim DH, Yi JK, Ha JJ, Lim KY, Kim JS, Jang G. Production of MSTN-mutated cattle without exogenous gene integration using CRISPR-Cas9. Biotechnol J 2021; 17:e2100198. [PMID: 34247443 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202100198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Many genome-edited animals have been produced using clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-Cas9 technology to edit specific genes. However, there are few guidelines for the application of this technique to cattle. The goal of this study was to produce trait-improved cattle using the genome-editing technology CRISPR-Cas9. Myostatin (MSTN) was selected as a target locus, and synthetic mRNA of sgRNA and Cas9 were microinjected into fertilized bovine embryos in vitro. As a result, 17 healthy calves were born, and three of them showed MSTN mutation rates of 10.5%, 45.4%, and 99.9%, respectively. Importantly, the offspring with the 99.9% MSTN mutation rate had a biallelic mutation (-12 bps) and a double-muscling phenotype. In conclusion, we demonstrate that the genome-editing technology CRISPR-Cas9 can produce genetically modified calves with improved traits.
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- Gyeong-Min Gim
- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,BK21 Plus Program, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,BK21 Plus Program, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,BK21 Plus Program, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Genome Engineering, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Genome Engineering, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,BK21 Plus Program, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Zhang H, Yi JK, Huang H, Park S, Kwon W, Kim E, Jang S, Kim SY, Choi SK, Yoon D, Kim SH, Liu K, Dong Z, Ryoo ZY, Kim MO. 20 (S)-ginsenoside Rh2 inhibits colorectal cancer cell growth by suppressing the Axl signaling pathway in vitro and in vivo. J Ginseng Res 2021; 46:396-407. [PMID: 35600769 PMCID: PMC9120647 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgr.2021.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) has a high morbidity and mortality worldwide. 20 (S)-ginsenoside Rh2 (G-Rh2) is a natural compound extracted from ginseng, which exhibits anticancer effects in many cancer types. In this study, we demonstrated the effect and underlying molecular mechanism of G-Rh2 in CRC cells in vitro and in vivo. Methods Cell proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis, cell cycle, and western blot assays were performed to evaluate the effect of G-Rh2 on CRC cells. In vitro pull-down assay was used to verify the interaction between G-Rh2 and Axl. Transfection and infection experiments were used to explore the function of Axl in CRC cells. CRC xenograft models were used to further investigate the effect of Axl knockdown and G-Rh2 on tumor growth in vivo. Results G-Rh2 significantly inhibited proliferation, migration, and invasion, and induced apoptosis and G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest in CRC cell lines. G-Rh2 directly binds to Axl and inhibits the Axl signaling pathway in CRC cells. Knockdown of Axl suppressed the growth, migration and invasion ability of CRC cells in vitro and xenograft tumor growth in vivo, whereas overexpression of Axl promoted the growth, migration, and invasion ability of CRC cells. Moreover, G-Rh2 significantly suppressed CRC xenograft tumor growth by inhibiting Axl signaling with no obvious toxicity to nude mice. Conclusion Our results indicate that G-Rh2 exerts anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo by suppressing the Axl signaling pathway. G-Rh2 is a promising candidate for CRC prevention and treatment.
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- Haibo Zhang
- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative BioResearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Biotechnology, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative BioResearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative BioResearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Biotechnology, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio-Medical Analysis, Korea Polytechnic College, Chungnam, Republic of Korea
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative BioResearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Republic of Korea
- Corresponding author. Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Gyeongsangbukdo, 37224, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang H, Yi JK, Huang H, Park S, Park S, Kwon W, Kim E, Jang S, Kim SY, Choi SK, Kim SH, Liu K, Dong Z, Ryoo ZY, Kim MO. Rhein Suppresses Colorectal Cancer Cell Growth by Inhibiting the mTOR Pathway In Vitro and In Vivo. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13092176. [PMID: 33946531 PMCID: PMC8125196 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13092176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the world. Rhein has demonstrated therapeutic effects in various cancer models. However, its effects and underlying mechanisms of action in CRC remain poorly understood. We investigated the potential anticancer activity and underlying mechanisms of rhein in CRC in vitro and in vivo. Cell viability and anchorage-independent colony formation assays were performed to examine the antigrowth effects of rhein on CRC cells. Wound-healing and Transwell assays were conducted to assess cell migration and invasion capacity. Cell cycle and apoptosis were investigated by flow cytometry and verified by immunoblotting. A tissue microarray was used to detect mTOR expression in CRC patient tissues. Gene overexpression and knockdown were done to analyze the function of mTOR in CRC. The anticancer effect of rhein in vivo was assessed in a CRC xenograft mouse model. The results show that rhein significantly inhibited CRC cell growth by inducing S-phase cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Rhein inhibited CRC cell migration and invasion through the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process. mTOR was highly expressed in CRC cancer tissues and cells. Overexpression of mTOR promoted cell growth, migration, and invasion, whereas mTOR knockdown diminished these phenomena in CRC cells in vitro. In addition, rhein directly targeted mTOR and inhibited the mTOR signaling pathway in CRC cells. Rhein promoted mTOR degradation through the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. Intraperitoneal administration of rhein inhibited HCT116 xenograft tumor growth through the mTOR pathway. In conclusion, rhein exerts anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo by targeting mTOR and inhibiting the mTOR signaling pathway in CRC. Our results indicate that rhein is a potent anticancer agent that may be useful for the prevention and treatment of CRC.
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- Haibo Zhang
- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Korea; (H.Z.); (H.H.); (E.K.)
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- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju 36052, Korea;
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Korea; (H.Z.); (H.H.); (E.K.)
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu 41566, Korea; (S.P.); (S.-K.C.)
- Department of Brain and Cognitive Science, DGIST, Daegu 41566, Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative Bioresearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (S.P.); (S.J.); (S.-Y.K.)
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- Division of Biotechnology, DGIST, Daegu 41566, Korea;
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Korea; (H.Z.); (H.H.); (E.K.)
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- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative Bioresearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (S.P.); (S.J.); (S.-Y.K.)
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- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative Bioresearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (S.P.); (S.J.); (S.-Y.K.)
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu 41566, Korea; (S.P.); (S.-K.C.)
- Division of Biotechnology, DGIST, Daegu 41566, Korea;
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- Department of Bio-Medical Analysis, Korea Polytechnic College, Chungnam 34134, Korea;
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou 450008, China; (K.L.); (Z.D.)
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou 450008, China; (K.L.); (Z.D.)
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- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative Bioresearch, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (S.P.); (S.J.); (S.-Y.K.)
- Correspondence: (Z.Y.R.); (M.O.K.); Tel.: +82-53-950-7361 (Z.Y.R.); +82-54-530-1234 (M.O.K.)
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Korea; (H.Z.); (H.H.); (E.K.)
- Correspondence: (Z.Y.R.); (M.O.K.); Tel.: +82-53-950-7361 (Z.Y.R.); +82-54-530-1234 (M.O.K.)
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Huang H, Park S, Zhang H, Park S, Kwon W, Kim E, Zhang X, Jang S, Yoon D, Choi SK, Yi JK, Kim SH, Dong Z, Lee MH, Ryoo Z, Kim MO. Targeting AKT with costunolide suppresses the growth of colorectal cancer cells and induces apoptosis in vitro and in vivo. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2021; 40:114. [PMID: 33785035 PMCID: PMC8010944 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-021-01895-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a clinically challenging malignant tumor worldwide. As a natural product and sesquiterpene lactone, Costunolide (CTD) has been reported to possess anticancer activities. However, the regulation mechanism and precise target of this substance remain undiscovered in CRC. In this study, we found that CTD inhibited CRC cell proliferation in vitro and in vivo by targeting AKT. METHODS Effects of CTD on colon cancer cell growth in vitro were evaluated in cell proliferation assays, migration and invasion, propidium iodide, and annexin V-staining analyses. Targets of CTD were identified utilizing phosphoprotein-specific antibody array; Costunolide-sepharose conjugated bead pull-down analysis and knockdown techniques. We investigated the underlying mechanisms of CTD by ubiquitination, immunofluorescence staining, and western blot assays. Cell-derived tumour xenografts (CDX) in nude mice and immunohistochemistry were used to assess anti-tumour effects of CTD in vivo. RESULTS CTD suppressed the proliferation, anchorage-independent colony growth and epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT) of CRC cells including HCT-15, HCT-116 and DLD1. Besides, the CTD also triggered cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase. The CTD activates and induces p53 stability by inhibiting MDM2 ubiquitination via the suppression of AKT's phosphorylation in vitro. The CTD suppresses cell growth in a p53-independent fashion manner; p53 activation may contribute to the anticancer activity of CTD via target AKT. Finally, the CTD decreased the volume of CDX tumors without of the body weight loss and reduced the expression of AKT-MDM2-p53 signaling pathway in xenograft tumors. CONCLUSIONS Our project has uncovered the mechanism underlying the biological activity of CTD in colon cancer and confirmed the AKT is a directly target of CTD. All of which These results revealed that CTD might be a new AKT inhibitor in colon cancer treatment, and CTD is worthy of further exploration in preclinical and clinical trials.
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- Hai Huang
- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, 37224, Republic of Korea
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea.,Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, 37224, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Biotechnology, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, 37224, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- School of Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, 37224, Republic of Korea
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea.,Division of Biotechnology, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbuk-do Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, South Korea
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- Department of Bio-Medical Analysis, Korea Polytechnic College, Chungnam, Korea
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan, China
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongshin University, Naju, Jeollanamdo, 58245, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ITRD, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, 37224, Republic of Korea.
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Yi JK, Park S, Ha JJ, Kim DH, Huang H, Park SJ, Lee MH, Ryoo ZY, Kim SH, Kim MO. Effects of Dimethyl Sulfoxide on the Pluripotency and Differentiation Capacity of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells. Cell Reprogram 2020; 22:244-253. [DOI: 10.1089/cell.2020.0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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- Jun-Koo Yi
- Department of Embryo Transfer Research, Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Korea
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- Core Protein Resources Center, DGIST, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Embryo Transfer Research, Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Korea
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- Department of Embryo Transfer Research, Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongshin University, Naju, Jeollanamdo, Korea
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, No. 127 Dongming Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Life Medicine Analysis Korea Polytechnics Institute, Nonsan, Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Korea
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Gim GM, Kwon DH, Lee WW, Jung DJ, Kim DH, Yi JK, Jang G. Transgenic F2 bovine embryos show stable germline transmission and maintenance of transgene expression through two generations. Biol Reprod 2020; 103:1148-1151. [PMID: 32915208 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioaa165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- Gyeong-Min Gim
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,BK21 Plus program, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,BK21 Plus program, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, GyeongSang Buk-Do, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, GyeongSang Buk-Do, Republic of Korea.,Department of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture & Life Science, Hankyong National University, Anseong, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, GyeongSang Buk-Do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Institute of Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,BK21 Plus program, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,LARTBio Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Ha JJ, Yang KY, Oh DY, Yi JK, Ghassemi Nejad J. Group sizes effects on growth performance and behavioural characteristics in Korean native calves. Journal of Applied Animal Research 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2019.1683016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jae-Jung Ha
- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Animal Environment Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanguju, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Team of An Educational Program for Specialists in Global Animal Science, Brain Korea 21 Plus Project, Sanghuh College of Life Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Sanghuh College of Life Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Yi JK, Ryoo ZY, Ha JJ, Oh DY, Kim MO, Kim SH. Beneficial effects of 6-shogaol on hyperglycemia, islet morphology and apoptosis in some tissues of streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2019; 11:15. [PMID: 30805033 PMCID: PMC6373041 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-019-0407-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes is characterized by hyperglycemia due to impaired insulin secretion and aberrant glucagon secretion resulting from changes in pancreatic islet cell function and/or mass. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of ginger on various tissues (i.e., pancreas, kidney, and liver) and insulin resistance in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. The pleasant aroma of ginger comes from the constituents present in its volatile oil, while its non-volatile pungent phytochemicals consist of gingerols, shogaols, and paradols. METHODS This research was conducted to determine the effects of 6-shogaol administration on blood glucose and insulin production in type 1 diabetic mice. Mice were intraperitoneally injected with shogaol at 5 or 10 mg/kg body weight. Untreated mice were injected with an equivalent volume of buffer, three times a week for 2 weeks. The animals were randomly divided into four experimental groups: control group mice (n = 3) were given an intraperitoneal (IP) injection of streptozotocin (STZ) vehicle (1 mL citrate buffer/100 g body weight) at day 1 and received an IP injection of 6-shogaol vehicle [1 mL buffer (0.5% DMSO, 10% Tween 20, and 89.5% PBS)/100 g body weight] every other day for 4 consecutive days. RESULTS 6-Shogaol exhibited an antidiabetic effect by significantly decreased the level of blood glucose, body weight and attenuated the above pathological changes to the normal levels in the diabetic mice, and has effect against pancreas, kidney, liver damage in the diabetic mice. Since, 6-shogaol prevented the damage for STZ induced stress. CONCLUSION 6-Shogaol can be used as a therapeutic agent for preventing complications in diabetic patients. Diabetic treatment consider the 6-shogaol as a pharmatheuticals or combination drug with herbal plant or others 6-shogaol may be a good therapeutic drug because it covers not only pancreatic β-cell but also liver and kidney. Ginger may be ideal because they contain a variety of pharmacological compounds with different known pharmacological actions.
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- Jun-Koo Yi
- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, 36052 South Korea
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- School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 702-701 South Korea
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- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, 36052 South Korea
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- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, 36052 South Korea
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- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, 36052 South Korea
- School of Animal BT Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, 742-711 South Korea
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, No. 127 Dongming Road, Zhengzhou, 450008 Henan China
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- School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 702-701 South Korea
- School of Animal BT Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, 742-711 South Korea
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, No. 127 Dongming Road, Zhengzhou, 450008 Henan China
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Phung S, Lee C, Hong C, Song M, Yi JK, Stevenson RG, Kang MK, Shin KH, Park NH, Kim RH. Effects of Bioactive Compounds on Odontogenic Differentiation and Mineralization. J Dent Res 2016; 96:107-115. [PMID: 28033065 DOI: 10.1177/0022034516675152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Direct pulp capping involves the placement of dental materials directly onto vital pulp tissues after deep caries removal to stimulate the regeneration of reparative dentin. This physical barrier will serve as a "biological seal" between these materials and the pulp tissue. Although numerous direct pulp capping materials are available, the use of small bioactive compounds that can potently stimulate and expedite reparative dentin formation is still underexplored. Here, the authors compared and evaluated the pro-osteogenic and pro-odontogenic effects of 4 small bioactive compounds- phenamil (Phen), purmorphamine (Pur), genistein (Gen), and metformin (Met). The authors found that these compounds at noncytotoxic concentrations induced differentiation and mineralization of preosteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells and preodontoblastic dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) in a dose-dependent manner. Among them, Phen consistently and potently induced differentiation and mineralization in vitro. A single treatment with Phen was sufficient to enhance the mineralization potential of DPSCs in vitro. More importantly, Phen-treated DPSCs showed enhanced odontogenic differentiation and mineralization in vivo. Our study suggests that these small bioactive compounds merit further study for their potential clinical use as pulp capping materials.
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- S Phung
- 1 The Shapiro Family Laboratory of Viral Oncology and Aging Research, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- 1 The Shapiro Family Laboratory of Viral Oncology and Aging Research, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,2 Section of Restorative Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- 3 Section of Orthodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- 1 The Shapiro Family Laboratory of Viral Oncology and Aging Research, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,2 Section of Restorative Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- 1 The Shapiro Family Laboratory of Viral Oncology and Aging Research, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- 2 Section of Restorative Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- 1 The Shapiro Family Laboratory of Viral Oncology and Aging Research, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,4 UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- 1 The Shapiro Family Laboratory of Viral Oncology and Aging Research, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,4 UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- 1 The Shapiro Family Laboratory of Viral Oncology and Aging Research, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,4 UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,5 David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- 1 The Shapiro Family Laboratory of Viral Oncology and Aging Research, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,2 Section of Restorative Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,4 UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Jeong H, Kim K, Caetano-Anollés K, Kim H, Kim BK, Yi JK, Ha JJ, Cho S, Oh DY. Whole genome sequencing of Gyeongbuk Araucana, a newly developed blue-egg laying chicken breed, reveals its origin and genetic characteristics. Sci Rep 2016; 6:26484. [PMID: 27215397 PMCID: PMC4877703 DOI: 10.1038/srep26484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Accepted: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Chicken, Gallus gallus, is a valuable species both as a food source and as a model organism for scientific research. Here, we sequenced the genome of Gyeongbuk Araucana, a rare chicken breed with unique phenotypic characteristics including flight ability, large body size, and laying blue-shelled eggs, to identify its genomic features. We generated genomes of Gyeongbuk Araucana, Leghorn, and Korean Native Chicken at a total of 33.5, 35.82, and 33.23 coverage depth, respectively. Along with the genomes of 12 Chinese breeds, we identified genomic variants of 16.3 million SNVs and 2.3 million InDels in mapped regions. Additionally, through assembly of unmapped reads and selective sweep, we identified candidate genes that fall into heart, vasculature and muscle development and body growth categories, which provided insight into Gyeongbuk Araucana's phenotypic traits. Finally, genetic variation based on the transposable element insertion pattern was investigated to elucidate the features of transposable elements related to blue egg shell formation. This study presents results of the first genomic study on the Gyeongbuk Araucana breed; it has potential to serve as an invaluable resource for future research on the genomic characteristics of this chicken breed as well as others.
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- Hyeonsoo Jeong
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioinformatics, Seoul National University, Kwan-ak St. 599, Kwan-ak Gu, Seoul, South Korea 151-741, Republic of Korea
- C&K genomics, Main Bldg. #514, SNU Research Park, Seoul 151-919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology Major, and Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-921, Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioinformatics, Seoul National University, Kwan-ak St. 599, Kwan-ak Gu, Seoul, South Korea 151-741, Republic of Korea
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Kwan-ak St. 599, Kwan-ak Gu, Seoul 151-742, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbuk-do Livestock Research Institute, 186, Daeryongsan-ro, Anjung-myon, Yeoungju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbuk-do Livestock Research Institute, 186, Daeryongsan-ro, Anjung-myon, Yeoungju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbuk-do Livestock Research Institute, 186, Daeryongsan-ro, Anjung-myon, Yeoungju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- C&K genomics, Main Bldg. #514, SNU Research Park, Seoul 151-919, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongsangbuk-do Livestock Research Institute, 186, Daeryongsan-ro, Anjung-myon, Yeoungju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
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Lee JY, Ha JJ, Park YS, Yi JK, Lee S, Mun S, Han K, Kim JJ, Kim HJ, Oh DY. Relationship between Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Gene and Fatty Acid Composition in Korean Native Cattle. Asian-Australas J Anim Sci 2016; 29:184-94. [PMID: 26732443 PMCID: PMC4698698 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.15.0502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2015] [Revised: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 08/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) gene plays an important role in the biosynthesis process controlled by a number of fatty acid transcription factors. This study investigates the relationships between 130 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the PPARγ gene and the fatty acid composition of muscle fat in the commercial population of Korean native cattle. We identified 38 SNPs and verified relationships between 3 SNPs (g.1159-71208 A>G, g.42555-29812 G>A, and g.72362 G>T) and the fatty acid composition of commercial Korean native cattle (n = 513). Cattle with the AA genotype of g.1159-71208 A>G and the GG genotype of g.42555-29812 G>A and g.72362 G>T had higher levels of monounsaturated fatty acids and carcass traits (p<0.05). The results revealed that the 3 identified SNPs in the PPARγ gene affected fatty acid composition and carcass traits, suggesting that these 3 SNPs may improve the flavor and quality of beef in commercial Korean native cattle.
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- Jea-Young Lee
- Livestock Research institute, Yeongju 750-871, Korea
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- Livestock Research institute, Yeongju 750-871, Korea
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- Department of Equine Industry, Korea National College of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hwaseong 445-760, Korea
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- Livestock Research institute, Yeongju 750-871, Korea
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- Biotechnology Research Center, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo 113-8657, Tokyo
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Korea; DKU-Theragen institute for NGS analysis (DTiNa), Cheonan 330-714, Korea
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Korea; DKU-Theragen institute for NGS analysis (DTiNa), Cheonan 330-714, Korea
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- School of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea
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- Livestock Research institute, Yeongju 750-871, Korea
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- Livestock Research institute, Yeongju 750-871, Korea
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Oh DY, Lee YS, La BM, Lee JY, Park YS, Lee JH, Ha JJ, Yi JK, Kim BK, Yeo JS. Identification of exonic nucleotide variants of the thyroid hormone responsive protein gene associated with carcass traits and Fatty Acid composition in korean cattle. Asian-Australas J Anim Sci 2014; 27:1373-80. [PMID: 25178286 PMCID: PMC4150167 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.2014.14101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2014] [Revised: 03/26/2014] [Accepted: 05/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The thyroid hormone responsive protein (THRSP) gene is a functional gene that can be used to indicate the fatty acid compositions. This study investigates the relationships of exonic single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the THRSP gene and fatty acid composition of muscle fat and marbling score in the 612 Korean cattle. The relationships between fatty acid composition and eight SNPs in the THRSP gene (g.78 G>A, g.173 C>T, g.184 C>T, g.190 C>A, g.194 C>T, g.277 C>G, g.283 T>G and g.290 T>G) were investigated, and according to the results, two SNPs (g.78 G>A and g.184 C>T) in exon 1 were associated with fatty acid composition. The GG and CC genotypes of g.78 G>A and g.184 C>T had higher unsaturated fatty acid (UFA) and monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) content (p<0.05). In addition, the ht1*ht1 group (Val/Ala haplotype) in a linkage disequilibrium increased MUFAs and marbling scores for carcass traits (p<0.05). As a result, g.78 G>A and g.184 C>T had significantly relationships with UFAs and MUFAs. Two SNPs in the THRSP gene affected fatty acid composition, suggesting that GG and CC genotypes and the ht1*ht1 group (Val/Ala haplotype) can be markers to genetically improve the quality and flavor of beef.
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- Dong-Yep Oh
- Institute of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang 232-916, Korea
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- Institute of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang 232-916, Korea
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- School of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea
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- Department of Statistics, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea
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- Department of Equine Industry, Korea National College of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hwaseong 445-760, Korea
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- Gyeongbuk Provincial College, Yecheon 750-767, Korea
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- Institute of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang 232-916, Korea
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- Institute of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang 232-916, Korea
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- Institute of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang 232-916, Korea
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- School of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea
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Kwon TJ, Cho HJ, Kim UK, Lee E, Oh SK, Bok J, Bae YC, Yi JK, Lee JW, Ryoo ZY, Lee SH, Lee KY, Kim HY. Methionine sulfoxide reductase B3 deficiency causes hearing loss due to stereocilia degeneration and apoptotic cell death in cochlear hair cells. Hum Mol Genet 2013; 23:1591-601. [PMID: 24191262 DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddt549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Methionine sulfoxide reductase B3 (MsrB3) is a protein repair enzyme that specifically reduces methionine-R-sulfoxide to methionine. A recent genetic study showed that the MSRB3 gene is associated with autosomal recessive hearing loss in human deafness DFNB74. However, the precise role of MSRB3 in the auditory system and the pathogenesis of hearing loss have not yet been determined. This work is the first to generate MsrB3 knockout mice to elucidate the possible pathological mechanisms of hearing loss observed in DFNB74 patients. We found that homozygous MsrB3(-/-) mice were profoundly deaf and had largely unaffected vestibular function, whereas heterozygous MsrB3(+/-) mice exhibited normal hearing similar to that of wild-type mice. The MsrB3 protein is expressed in the sensory epithelia of the cochlear and vestibular tissues, beginning at E15.5 and E13.5, respectively. Interestingly, MsrB3 is densely localized at the base of stereocilia on the apical surface of auditory hair cells. MsrB3 deficiency led to progressive degeneration of stereociliary bundles starting at P8, followed by a loss of hair cells, resulting in profound deafness in MsrB3(-/-) mice. The hair cell loss appeared to be mediated by apoptotic cell death, which was measured using TUNEL and caspase 3 immunocytochemistry. Taken together, our data suggest that MsrB3 plays an essential role in maintaining the integrity of hair cells, possibly explaining the pathogenesis of DFNB74 deafness in humans caused by MSRB3 deficiency.
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- Tae-Jun Kwon
- Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences
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Yi JK, Kim HJ, Yu DH, Park SJ, Shin MJ, Yuh HS, Bae KB, Ji YR, Kim NR, Park SJ, Kim JY, Lee HS, Lee SG, Yoon DH, Hyun BH, Kim WU, Ryoo ZY. Regulation of inflammatory responses and fibroblast-like synoviocyte apoptosis by calcineurin-binding protein 1 in mice with collagen-induced arthritis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 64:2191-200. [PMID: 22275266 DOI: 10.1002/art.34398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Calcineurin-binding protein 1 (CABIN-1) regulates calcineurin phosphatase activity as well as the activation, apoptosis, and inflammatory responses of fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS), which actively participate in the chronic inflammatory responses in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the mechanism of action of CABIN-1 in FLS apoptosis is not clear. This study was undertaken to define the regulatory role of CABIN-1 in FLS from mice with collagen-induced arthritis (CIA). METHODS Transgenic mice overexpressing human CABIN-1 in joint tissue under the control of a type II collagen promoter were generated. Expression of human CABIN-1 (hCABIN-1) in joints and FLS was determined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blot analysis. The expression of cytokines, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and apoptosis-related genes in FLS was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, gelatin zymography, and RT-PCR, respectively. Joints were stained with hematoxylin and eosin and with tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase for histologic analysis. RESULTS Human CABIN-1-transgenic mice with CIA had less severe arthritis than wild-type mice with CIA, as assessed according to hind paw thickness and histologic features. The milder arthritis was accompanied by significantly enhanced apoptosis in transgenic mice, evidenced by a significantly greater number of TUNEL-positive cells in synovial tissue. Expression of inflammatory cytokines and MMPs in the transgenic mice with CIA was reduced, and they exhibited decreased Akt activation and increased expression of p53, caspase 3, caspase 9, and Bax. CONCLUSION Our findings demonstrate that hCABIN-1 plays a critical role in promoting apoptosis of FLS and in attenuating inflammation and cartilage and bone destruction in RA. These results help elucidate the pathogenic mechanisms of RA and suggest that CABIN-1 is a potential target for treatment of this disease.
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- Jun-Koo Yi
- Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
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- A L Kotsenas
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Allegheny University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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The purposes of this study were both to gather information on the prevalence of Pap smear screening among college-aged Vietnamese women and to identify predictive factors that influence Vietnamese women to engage in early cervical cancer detection behavior. This study also examines the role of acculturation in explaining cervical cancer screening behavior. Data were collected through mail and telephone surveys. Of those respondents (n = 207), approximately one-third (36.8%) reported having had a Pap smear. More than one-third (39.3%) of sexually active respondents reported never having had a Pap smear. Acculturated women were more likely to be sexually active and to be obtaining regular Pap smears. In the logistic regression model, marital status, sexual activity, and a belief that only married women should have a Pap smear were important predictors of prior reported Pap smear experience. These study findings suggest that less-acculturated women appear to have the belief that cervical cancer screening is more important for married women than for unmarried women, regardless of their sexual activity. The existence of such misconceptions underscores the importance of offering culturally relevant cancer education that addresses related misconceptions.
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- J K Yi
- Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, Texas 77204-5331, USA
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Mail and telephone surveys were used to investigate the extent of HIV-related knowledge and attitudes among Vietnamese-American college students. Findings indicated that the 412 respondents who completed the survey were aware of the major modes of HIV transmission but had many misconceptions about HIV. Female students were more knowledgeable than male students, but sexually active participants were less knowledgeable than those who were not sexually active. The findings also suggest that respondents were not comfortable discussing their HIV and safe sex concerns with their sexual partners. The results of the study underscore the need for culturally sensitive HIV/AIDS education for Vietnamese students, especially for those who are sexually active. HIV prevention interventions should be directed toward this minority ethnic group to maintain the currently low rates of HIV infection.
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- J K Yi
- Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, Texas, USA
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BACKGROUND Faced with Western medicine and a health care system that is unfamiliar, Cambodian women experience barriers to breast cancer prevention activities and thus are seldom reached through current breast cancer education and prevention activities. This study examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of breast cancer screening among Cambodian women in Houston, Texas. METHODS Two hundred sixteen Cambodian women aged 18 years or older were surveyed by telephone. RESULTS Logistic regression analysis identified five variables as significant predictors of ever having had a clinical breast examination: perceived barriers to clinical breast examination, income, written-language acculturation, knowledge about clinical breast examination recommendations, and education in the United States. Education and knowledge of mammography were found to be important predictors of mammography. Language acculturation variables were not associated with ever having had mammography. CONCLUSIONS The rate of breast cancer screening among Cambodian women in Houston is lower than that for all women in the United States. These results underscore the importance of developing culturally and linguistically appropriate breast cancer prevention activities for Cambodian women, who face cultural and language barriers to traditional services.
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- J K Yi
- Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, TX 77004, USA
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The purpose of this study was to gather information on the prevalence of pap smear testing among Vietnamese women and to identify predictive factors that influence women to engage in early cervical cancer detection behavior. One hundred and forty-one (141) Vietnamese women ages 18 years and older and living in Western Massachusetts were surveyed by telephone. The overall socioeconomic status of these women was low. Survey results showed that among these women, the use of pap tests was lower than for the U.S. female population in general. Approximately one-half of the respondents reported having had a pap smear. Bivariate and multivariate methods, including logistic regression, were used to analyze the differences between users and nonusers. Bivariate analysis revealed that age, marital status, number of children, religion, regular physician care, and income were significantly related to a prior pap smear experience. The multivariate model for pap test included: age, income, length of residence in the U.S., and marital status. Compared to women who had never had a pap test, women who had were older, married, had higher incomes, and lived in the U.S. longer. It was concluded that this model is useful for screening cancer behavior in Vietnamese women 18 years and older and living in Western Massachusetts, but, in general, should not be used as a cancer screening tool in other populations, at least until similar assessments have been done for these populations.
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- J K Yi
- Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, Texas 77204-5331
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