1
|
Lee J, Park S, Lee S, Kweon HY, Jo YY, Kim J, Chung JH, Seonwoo H. Development of Silk Fibroin-Based Non-Crosslinking Thermosensitive Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3567. [PMID: 37688193 PMCID: PMC10490361 DOI: 10.3390/polym15173567] [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: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting holds great promise for tissue engineering, allowing cells to thrive in a 3D environment. However, the applicability of natural polymers such as silk fibroin (SF) in 3D bioprinting faces hurdles due to limited mechanical strength and printability. SF, derived from the silkworm Bombyx mori, is emerging as a potential bioink due to its inherent physical gelling properties. However, research on inducing thermosensitive behavior in SF-based bioinks and tailoring their mechanical properties to specific tissue requirements is notably lacking. This study addresses these gaps through the development of silk fibroin-based thermosensitive bioinks (SF-TPBs). Precise modulation of gelation time and mechanical robustness is achieved by manipulating glycerol content without recourse to cross-linkers. Chemical analysis confirms β-sheet conformation in SF-TPBs independent of glycerol concentration. Increased glycerol content improves gelation kinetics and results in rheological properties suitable for 3D printing. Overall, SF-TPBs offer promising prospects for realizing the potential of 3D bioprinting using natural polymers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juo Lee
- Department of Animal Science & Technology, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea;
- Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea
| | - Sangbae Park
- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
| | - Sungmin Lee
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea;
| | - Hae Yong Kweon
- Division of Industrial Insect and Sericulture, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea;
| | - You-Young Jo
- Department of Agricultural Biology, Apiculture Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea;
| | - Jungsil Kim
- Department of Bio-Industrial Machinery Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehakro, Bukgu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea;
| | | | - Hoon Seonwoo
- Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea
- Department of Convergent Biosystems Engineering, College of Life Science and Natural Resources, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Mai LX, Kang SK, Jo YY, Nguyen P, Kim AY, Kim KY, Kim NS, Koh YH. An Alkaline Protease-Digestion of Silkworm Powder Enhances Its Effects Over Healthspan, Autophagy, and Mitochondria Function in a Rotenone-Induced Drosophila Model. Front Nutr 2022; 9:808295. [PMID: 35782921 PMCID: PMC9244169 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.808295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
BackgroundRecent studies have reported that steamed and freeze-dried mature silkworms, also known as HongJam, have various health-promoting effects.ObjectiveThe goal of this study was to elucidate changes in the various health-promoting effects of HongJam, after its digestion with a food-grade protease.Materials and MethodsWe examined whether healthspan-promotion and rotenone-induced loss of motor-control prevention effects were enhanced in Drosophila fed with food-grade alkaline protease-digested HongJam compared to those fed with non-digested HongJam. The differences in mitochondrial functions, chemical susceptibilities, and activations of signal transduction pathways between Drosophila supplemented with various feed were examined to elucidate the molecular and biochemical basis of healthspan-promotion and locomotor-improvement effects of protease-digested HongJam.ResultsWe first found that the healthspan-promotion effect of HongJam digested with a food-grade protease was different depending on the silkworm variety used for its production. Digestion with food-grade protease into White-Jade HongJam (WJ) as prepared from the White-Jade silkworm variety that spins white cocoons did not enhance its functionality. However, compared to Golden-Silk HongJam (GS), a food-grade protease-digested Golden-Silk HongJam (GSD) produced from the Golden-Silk silkworm variety that spins yellow cocoons, it further promoted the healthspan in a Drosophila model. By conducting a series of studies to reveal the molecular and biochemical basis for healthspan-promoting effects, we found that GS and GSD similarly enhanced mitochondrial activity, but GSD activated autophagy signaling more than GS. In addition, GSD feed (GSDf)-, GSD supernatant feed (GSDsupf)-, and GSD precipitate feed (GSDprecf)-reared Drosophila were also found to have increased resistance to an autophagy inhibitor compared to that of normal feed- or GS feed-reared Drosophila. Furthermore, we found that the rotenone-induced loss of motor control prevention effect was superior for GSDsup compared to GS, GSD, or GSDprec. This result may have occurred because GSDsup has more phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities than other samples.ConclusionGSDsup contained more digested small peptides and free phytochemicals than other samples due to the digestion of proteins with a food-grade protease. Thus, GSDsup leads to further healthspan-promoting and locomotor-improvement effects than GS, GSD, or GSDprec.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Linh Xuan Mai
- Department of Biomedical Gerontology, Hallym University Graduate School, Chuncheon-si, South Korea
| | - Sang-Kug Kang
- Industrial Insect and Sericulture Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science, Wanju-gun, South Korea
| | - You-Young Jo
- Industrial Insect and Sericulture Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science, Wanju-gun, South Korea
| | - Phuong Nguyen
- Ilsong Institute of Life Science, Hallym University, Seoul, South Korea
| | - A-Young Kim
- Ilsong Institute of Life Science, Hallym University, Seoul, South Korea
| | - Kee-Young Kim
- Industrial Insect and Sericulture Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science, Wanju-gun, South Korea
| | - Nam-Suk Kim
- Industrial Insect and Sericulture Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science, Wanju-gun, South Korea
| | - Young Ho Koh
- Department of Biomedical Gerontology, Hallym University Graduate School, Chuncheon-si, South Korea
- Ilsong Institute of Life Science, Hallym University, Seoul, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Young Ho Koh,
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Jo YY, Kweon H, Kim DW, Baek K, Chae WS, Kang YJ, Oh JH, Kim SG, Garagiola U. Silk sericin application increases bone morphogenic protein-2/4 expression via a toll-like receptor-mediated pathway. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 190:607-617. [PMID: 34508721 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Bone morphogenic protein-2/4 (BMP-2/4) is an osteoinductive protein that accelerates osteogenesis when administered to bony defects. Sericin is produced by silkworms, and has a biological activity that differs depending on the degumming method used. Our results indicated that the high molecular weight fraction of silk sericin (MW > 30 kDa) obtained via sonication had a more abundant β-sheet structure than the low molecular weight fraction. Administration of the β-sheet structure silk sericin increased BMP-2/4 expression in a dose-dependent manner in RAW264.7 cells and human monocytes. This sericin increased the expression levels of toll-like receptor (TLR)-2, TLR-3, and TLR-4 in RAW264.7 cells. Application of a TLR-2 antibody or TLR pathway blocker decreased BMP-2/4 expression following sericin administration. In the animal model, the bone volume and BMP-2/4 expression were higher in rats treated with a sericin-incorporated gelatin sponge than in rats treated with a gelatin sponge alone or a sponge-incorporated with denatured sericin. In conclusion, sericin with a more abundant β-sheet structure increased BMP-2/4 expression and bone formation better than sericin with a less abundant β-sheet structure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- You-Young Jo
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, RDA, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea.
| | - HaeYong Kweon
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, RDA, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea.
| | - Dae-Won Kim
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 28644, Republic of Korea.
| | - Kyunghwa Baek
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Dentistry and Research Institute of Oral Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 28644, Gangwondo, Republic of Korea.
| | - Weon-Sik Chae
- Daegu Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
| | - Yei-Jin Kang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 28644, Republic of Korea.
| | - Ji-Hyeon Oh
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 28644, Republic of Korea.
| | - Seong-Gon Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 28644, Republic of Korea.
| | - Umberto Garagiola
- Biomedical, Surgical and Oral Sciences Department, Maxillofacial and Dental Unit, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Lee S, Kim SH, Jo YY, Ju WT, Kim HB, Kweon H. Effects of Ultraviolet Light Irradiation on Silk Fibroin Films Prepared under Different Conditions. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11010070. [PMID: 33430245 PMCID: PMC7825685 DOI: 10.3390/biom11010070] [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] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Silk fibroin (SF)-based materials are exposed to both natural and artificial ultraviolet (UV) light during preparation or administration. However, the effects of UV irradiation on SF films prepared under different conditions have not yet been described in detail. In this study, four SF films with different molecular weight (MW) distribution were fabricated using SF solutions, which were prepared by dissolving degummed SF for 0.5–24 h. We observed UV (365 nm) irradiation on SF films induced the increase of yellowness and absorbance at 310 nm of SF films, indicating the formation of new photo-products and di-tyrosine bonds by photo-oxidation. Due to di-tyrosine cross-links between SF chains, UV-irradiated SF films were not fully dissociated in urea solution. In addition to formation of new products, UV reduced the crystallinity of SF films by breaking hydrogen bonds of β-sheet conformation. Unlike the UV-induced decomposition of physical interactions, UV did not affect the covalent bonds (i.e., peptide bonds). Through these experiments, we could expect that SF with higher MW was more susceptible and SF with lower MW was more resistant to UV-induced photo-oxidation and photo-degradation. These results provide useful information about UV-induced aging of SF-based materials under natural sunlight and UV irradiating conditions.
Collapse
|
5
|
Kim DW, Jo YY, Garagiola U, Choi JY, Kang YJ, Oh JH, Kim SG. Increased Level of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors by 4-hexylresorcinol is Mediated by Transforming Growth Factor-β1 and Accelerates Capillary Regeneration in the Burns in Diabetic Animals. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E3473. [PMID: 32423083 PMCID: PMC7279008 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21103473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [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: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
4-Hexyl resorcinol (4HR) is an organic compound and has been used in skin care application. 4HR is an M2-type macrophage activator and elevates vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression via the hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-independent pathway. As endothelial cells are important in wound healing, the human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were treated with 4HR, and changes in VEGF-A, -C, and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) expression were investigated. The administration of 4HR increased the expression level of VEGF-A, -C, and TGF-β1. The application of TGF-β1 protein also increased the expression level of VEGF-A and -C. Knockdown with small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting to TGF-β1 and the selective chemical inhibition (A83-01) to ALK5 confirmed the involvement of the TGF-β signaling pathway in the 4-HR-mediated VEGFs expression. 4HR application in a burn model of diabetic rats demonstrated an increased level of angiogenic proteins with wound healing. Compared to sericin application, the 4HR application group showed more prominent capillary regeneration. Collectively, 4HR activated TGF-β1/ALK5/VEGFs signaling in endothelial cells and induced vascular regeneration and remodeling for wound healing.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dae-Won Kim
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 28644, Korea;
| | - You-Young Jo
- Sericultural and Apicultural Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea;
| | - Umberto Garagiola
- Biomedical, Surgical and Oral Sciences Department, Maxillofacial and Dental Unit, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy;
| | - Je-Yong Choi
- School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, BK21 Plus KNU Biomedical Convergence Program, Skeletal Diseases Analysis Center, Korea Mouse Phenotyping Center (KMPC), Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Korea;
| | - Yei-Jin Kang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 28644, Korea; (Y.-J.K.); (J.-H.O.)
| | - Ji-Hyeon Oh
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 28644, Korea; (Y.-J.K.); (J.-H.O.)
| | - Seong-Gon Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 28644, Korea; (Y.-J.K.); (J.-H.O.)
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Kim JW, Jo YY, Kim JY, Oh JH, Yang BE, Kim SG. Retrospective comparative clinical study for silk mat application into extraction socket. Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg 2019; 41:16. [PMID: 31058105 PMCID: PMC6459888 DOI: 10.1186/s40902-019-0199-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 02/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Silk mats have been approved for clinical trials by the Korean Food and Drug Administration as membranes for guided tissue regeneration (GTR). In this study, silk mat application was compared to high-density polytetrafluoroethylene (dPTFE) membrane application or no membrane group. Methods To compare the silk mat group to the dPTFE group or the no membrane group, a retrospective sample collection was conducted. Bony defects were measured at the time of extraction (T0) and then at 3 months (T1) and 6 months after extraction (T2) on a digital panoramic view. Bone gain (BG) was calculated by subtracting from the bony defect at T0 to the bony defect at each follow-up. Results The BG at T2 was 2.44 ± 2.49 mm, 4.18 ± 1.80 mm, and 4.24 ± 2.05 mm in the no membrane group, silk mat group, and dPTFE group, respectively. Both membrane groups had significantly higher BG than BG in the no membrane group at T2 (P < 0.05). Conclusions Both membrane groups showed higher BG than the no membrane group.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ju-Won Kim
- 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Anyang, 14068 Republic of Korea
| | - You-Young Jo
- 2Sericultural and Apicultural Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science, RDA, Wanju, 55365 Republic of Korea
| | - Jwa-Young Kim
- 3Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, 07441 Republic of Korea
| | - Ji-Hyeon Oh
- 4Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 28644 Republic of Korea
| | - Byoung-Eun Yang
- 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Anyang, 14068 Republic of Korea
| | - Seong-Gon Kim
- 4Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 28644 Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Jo YY, Kim DW, Choi JY, Kim SG. 4-Hexylresorcinol and silk sericin increase the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor via different pathways. Sci Rep 2019; 9:3448. [PMID: 30837602 PMCID: PMC6400942 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-40027-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Angiogenesis plays an important role in active inflammation and wound healing. Our results showed that silk sericin and 4-hexylresorcinol (4HR) increased vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression in a dose-dependent manner in RAW264.7 cells. Unlike 4HR, silk sericin increased the expression of hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and HIF-2α. Pretreatment with an HIF inhibitor decreased the sericin-induced increase in VEGF expression. However, the HIF inhibitor did not affect the 4HR-induced increase in VEGF expression. An inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) declined the 4HR-induced increase in VEGF expression. Silk sericin increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), whereas 4HR decreased ROS. M1 markers were increased by silk sericin treatment, and M2 markers were increased by 4HR treatment. VEGF and angiogenin expression were higher in rats treated with a 4HR-incorporated silk mat than in rats treated with a silk mat alone. In conclusion, silk sericin and 4HR increased VEGF expression in RAW264.7 cells via HIF-mediated and MMP-mediated pathways, respectively. Silk sericin exerted like pro-oxidant effects and 4HR exerted anti-oxidant effects. Rats treated with a 4HR-incorporated silk mat showed higher levels of VEGF and angiogenin than those treated with a silk mat alone.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- You-Young Jo
- Sericultural and Apicultural Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science, RDA, Wanju, 55365, Republic of Korea
| | - Dae-Won Kim
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 28644, Republic of Korea
| | - Je-Yong Choi
- School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, BK21 Plus KNU Biomedical Convergence Program, Skeletal Diseases Analysis Center, Korea Mouse Phenotyping Center (KMPC), Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
| | - Seong-Gon Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 28644, Republic of Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Kim JW, Jo YY, Kweon HY, Kim DW, Kim SG. The effects of proteins released from silk mat layers on macrophages. Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg 2018; 40:10. [PMID: 29872647 PMCID: PMC5968019 DOI: 10.1186/s40902-018-0149-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the changes in gene expression after incubation of cells with proteins released from different silk mat layers. Methods A silk cocoon from Bombyx mori was separated into four layers of equal thickness. The layers were numbered from 1 to 4 (from the inner to the outer layer). The proteins were released by sonication of a silk mat layer in normal saline. The concentration of proteins was determined by spectrophotometry. They were incubated with RAW264.7 cells, and changes in the expression of genes were evaluated by cDNA microarray analysis and quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Results Layer 1 and 4 groups had higher protein concentrations compared to those in layer 2 and 3 groups. The genes associated with inflammation and angiogenesis showed significantly higher expression in layer 1 and 4 groups. The results of qRT-PCR were in agreement with those of the cDNA microarray analysis. Conclusions The silk mat from the middle portion of the silkworm cocoon yielded a lower protein release and caused an insignificant change in the expression of genes that are associated with inflammation and angiogenesis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ju-Won Kim
- 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Jukheon gil 7, Gangneung, Gangwondo 25457 Republic of Korea
| | - You-Young Jo
- 2Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Wanju-gun, 55365 Republic of Korea
| | - Hae Yong Kweon
- 2Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Wanju-gun, 55365 Republic of Korea
| | - Dae-Won Kim
- 3Department of Oral Biochemistry, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 25457 Republic of Korea
| | - Seong-Gon Kim
- 4Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 25457 Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Jo YY, Kweon H, Kim DW, Baek K, Kim MK, Kim SG, Chae WS, Choi JY, Rotaru H. Bone regeneration is associated with the concentration of tumour necrosis factor-α induced by sericin released from a silk mat. Sci Rep 2017; 7:15589. [PMID: 29138464 PMCID: PMC5686134 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-15687-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [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: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 10/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
Abstract
To understand the osteogenic effect of the middle layer of the silk cocoon, sericin was examined for its cellular effects associated with tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) signaling in this study. The fragmented sericin proteins in the silk mat were evaluated for the TNF-α expression level in murine macrophages. The concentration of protein released from silk mats was higher in the outermost and the innermost layers than in the middle layers, and the protein released from the silk mat was identified as sericin. The level of TNF-α in murine macrophages was dependent on the applied concentration of sericin, and the expression of genes associated with osteogenesis in osteoblast-like cells was dependent on the applied concentration of TNF-α. In animal experiments, silk mats from the middle layers led to a higher regenerated bone volume than silk mats from the innermost layer or the outermost layer. If TNF-α protein was incorporated into the silk mats from the middle layers, bone regeneration was suppressed compared with unloaded silk mats from the middle layers. Accordingly, silk mats from the silk cocoon can be considered to be a fragmented sericin-secreting carrier, and the level of sericin secretion is associated with TNF-α induction and bone regeneration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- You-Young Jo
- Sericultural and Apicultural Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science, RDA, Wanju, 55365, Republic of Korea
| | - HaeYong Kweon
- Sericultural and Apicultural Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science, RDA, Wanju, 55365, Republic of Korea
| | - Dae-Won Kim
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 28644, Republic of Korea
| | - Kyunghwa Baek
- Department of Oral Pharmacology, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 28644, Republic of Korea
| | - Min-Keun Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 28644, Republic of Korea
| | - Seong-Gon Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 28644, Republic of Korea.
| | - Weon-Sik Chae
- Analysis Research Division, Daegu Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
| | - Je-Yong Choi
- School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, BK21 Plus KNU Biomedical Convergence Program, Skeletal Diseases Analysis Center, Korea Mouse Phenotyping Center (KMPC), Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41944, Korea.
| | - Horatiu Rotaru
- Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, 400001, Romania
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Kweon H, Jo YY, Seok H, Kim SG, Chae WS, Sapru S, Kundu SC, Kim DW, Park NR, Che X, Choi JY. In vivo bone regeneration ability of different layers of natural silk cocoon processed using an eco-friendly method. Macromol Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s13233-017-5085-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
|
11
|
Jo YY, Kim SG, Kwon KJ, Kweon H, Chae WS, Yang WG, Lee EY, Seok H. Silk Fibroin-Alginate-Hydroxyapatite Composite Particles in Bone Tissue Engineering Applications In Vivo. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18040858. [PMID: 28420224 PMCID: PMC5412440 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18040858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2017] [Revised: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vivo bone regeneration capability of alginate (AL), AL/hydroxyapatite (HA), and AL/HA/silk fibroin (SF) composites. Forty Sprague Dawley rats were used for the animal experiments. Central calvarial bone (diameter: 8.0 mm) defects were grafted with AL, AL/HA, or AL/HA/SF. New bone formation was evaluated by histomorphometric analysis. To demonstrate the immunocompatibility of each group, the level of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α expression was studied by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) at eight weeks post implantation. Additionally, osteogenic markers, such as fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-23, osteoprotegerin (OPG), and Runt-related transcription factor (Runx2) were evaluated by qPCR or IHC at eight weeks post implantation. The AL/HA/SF group showed significantly higher new bone formation than did the control group (p = 0.044) and the AL group (p = 0.035) at four weeks post implantation. Additionally, the AL/HA/SF group showed lower relative TNF-α mRNA levels and higher FGF-23 mRNA levels than the other groups did at eight weeks post implantation. IHC results demonstrated that the AL/HA/SF group had lower TNF-α expression and higher OPG and Runx2 expression at eight weeks post implantation. Additionally, no evidence of the inflammatory reaction or giant cell formation was observed around the residual graft material. We concluded that the AL/HA/SF composite could be effective as a scaffold for bone tissue engineering.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- You-Young Jo
- Sericultural & Apicultural Materials Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science, Wanju 55365, Korea.
| | - Seong-Gon Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Korea.
| | - Kwang-Jun Kwon
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Korea.
| | - HaeYong Kweon
- Sericultural & Apicultural Materials Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science, Wanju 55365, Korea.
| | - Weon-Sik Chae
- Analysis Research Division, Daegu Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Daegu 41566, Korea.
| | - Won-Geun Yang
- Analysis Research Division, Daegu Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Daegu 41566, Korea.
| | - Eun-Young Lee
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju 28644, Korea.
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju 28644, Korea.
| | - Hyun Seok
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Korea.
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju 28644, Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
|
13
|
Park YW, Kim SG, Jo YY. S100 and p65 expression are increased in the masseter muscle after botulinum toxin-A injection. Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg 2016; 38:33. [PMID: 27635391 PMCID: PMC5002051 DOI: 10.1186/s40902-016-0079-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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: 07/04/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The purpose of this study was to compare the expression levels of p65 and S100 in the rat masseter muscle after the injection of different concentrations of botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A). Methods We injected either 5 or 10 U of BTX-A into both masseter muscle of rats. As a control group, the same volume of saline was injected. After 14 days, the animals were sacrificed. Subsequently, a biopsy and immunohistochemical staining of the samples were performed using a p65 or S100 antibody. Results The cross-sectional area of each myofibril was significantly reduced by BTX-A injection (P < 0.001). The expression of p65 and S100 increased significantly with increasing concentrations of BTX-A (P < 0.001). Conclusions The injection of BTX-A into the masseter muscle induced muscle atrophy. Subsequently, p65 and S100 expression in myoblasts were increased for the protection of muscle cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Young-Wook Park
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 7 Jukhyun-gil, Gangneung, 210-702 South Korea
| | - Seong-Gon Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 7 Jukhyun-gil, Gangneung, 210-702 South Korea
| | - You-Young Jo
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Suwon, South Korea
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Kim SG, Kim MK, Kweon H, Jo YY, Lee KG, Lee JK. Comparison of unprocessed silk cocoon and silk cocoon middle layer membranes for guided bone regeneration. Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg 2016; 38:11. [PMID: 27069911 PMCID: PMC4770059 DOI: 10.1186/s40902-016-0057-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2016] [Accepted: 02/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Silk cocoon is composed of multiple layers. The natural silk cocoon containing all layers was cut as a rectangular shape as defined as total group. The inner and outermost layers were removed from the total group and the remained mat was defined as the middle group. The objectives of this study was to compare the total group with the middle group as a barrier membrane for the guided bone regeneration. Methods The effects of these materials on the cellular proliferation and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) expression of MG63 cells were explored. For comparing bone regeneration ability, bilateral bone defects were created in calvarial areas in ten adult New Zealand white rabbits. The defects were covered with silk membranes of the middle group, with silk membrane of the total group used as the control on the contralateral side. The defects were allowed to heal for 4 and 8 weeks. Micro-computerized tomography (μCT) and histological examination were performed. Results The middle group exhibited a higher MTT value 48 and 72 h after treatment compared to the total group. ALP expression was also higher in the middle group. The results of μCT and histologic examination showed that new bone formation was significantly higher in the middle group compared to the total group 8 weeks postoperatively (P < 0.05). Conclusions In conclusion, the middle layer of the silk cocoon supports guided bone regeneration better than unprocessed silk cocoon.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Seong-Gon Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangwondo 210-702 Republic of Korea
| | - Min-Keun Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangwondo 210-702 Republic of Korea
| | - HaeYong Kweon
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Suwon, South Korea
| | - You-Young Jo
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Suwon, South Korea
| | - Kwang-Gill Lee
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Suwon, South Korea
| | - Jeong Keun Lee
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Bragg JC, Kweon H, Jo Y, Lee KG, Lin CC. In situ formation of silk-gelatin hybrid hydrogels for affinity-based growth factor sequestration and release. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra22908e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Facile formation of silk fibroin/gelatin-heparin hybrid hydrogels for affinity-based growth factor sequestration and release.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- John C. Bragg
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Purdue School of Engineering & Technology
- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
- Indianapolis
- USA
| | - Haeyong Kweon
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division
- Department of Agricultural Biology
- National Academy of Agricultural Science
- Rural Development Administration
- Republic of Korea
| | - YouYoung Jo
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division
- Department of Agricultural Biology
- National Academy of Agricultural Science
- Rural Development Administration
- Republic of Korea
| | - Kwang Gill Lee
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division
- Department of Agricultural Biology
- National Academy of Agricultural Science
- Rural Development Administration
- Republic of Korea
| | - Chien-Chi Lin
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Purdue School of Engineering & Technology
- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
- Indianapolis
- USA
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Bragg JC, Kweon H, Jo Y, Lee KG, Lin CC. Modulating properties of chemically crosslinked PEG hydrogels via physical entrapment of silk fibroin. J Appl Polym Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/app.43075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- John C. Bragg
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Indianapolis Indiana
| | - Haeyong Kweon
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division, Department of Agricultural Biology; National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration; Republic of Korea
| | - YouYoung Jo
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division, Department of Agricultural Biology; National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration; Republic of Korea
| | - Kwang Gill Lee
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division, Department of Agricultural Biology; National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration; Republic of Korea
| | - Chien-Chi Lin
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Indianapolis Indiana
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Lee KG, Chung DE, Kim KY, Jo YY, Kim HB, Kim SK, Kweon H. General characteristics of Antheraea yamamai silkworm cocoon cultured in Korea. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.7852/jses.2015.53.1.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
|
18
|
Kim JM, Jo YY, Na SW, Kim SI, Choi YS, Kim NO, Park JE, Koh SO. The predictors for continuous renal replacement therapy in liver transplant recipients. Transplant Proc 2015; 46:184-91. [PMID: 24507049 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.07.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2013] [Revised: 07/13/2013] [Accepted: 07/30/2013] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Acute renal failure (ARF) after liver transplantation requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) adversely affects patient survival. We suggested that postoperative renal failure can be predicted if a clinically simple nomogram can be developed, thus selecting potential risk factors for preventive strategy. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 153 liver transplant recipients from January 2008 to December 2011 at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, in Seoul, Korea. There were 42 patients treated with CRRT (20 and 22 patients received transplants from living and deceased donors, respectively) and 115 were not. Univariate and stepwise logistic multivariate analyses were performed. A clinical nomogram to predict postoperative CRRT application was constructed and validated internally. RESULTS Hepatic encephalopathy (HEP; odds ratio OR, 5.47), deceased donor liver donations (OR, 3.47), Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score (OR, 1.09), intraoperative blood loss (L; OR, 1.16), and tumor (hepatocellular carcinoma) as the indication for liver transplantation (OR, 0.11) were identified as independent predictive factors for postoperative CRRT on multivariate analysis. A clinical prediction model constructed for calculating the probability of CRRT post-transplantation was 1.7000 × HEP + [-4.5427 + 1.2440 × (deceased donor) + 0.0830 × (MELD score) + 0.000149 × the amount of intraoperative bleeding (L) - 2.1785 × tumor]. The validation set discriminated well with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.90 (95% confidence interval, 0.85-0.95). The predicted and the actual probabilities were calibrated with the clinical nomogram. CONCLUSIONS We developed a predictive model of postoperative CRRT in liver transplantation patients. Perioperative strategies to modify these factors are needed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J M Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Y Y Jo
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital, Incheon, Korea
| | - S W Na
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - S I Kim
- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Y S Choi
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - N O Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - J E Park
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - S O Koh
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Ha YY, Park YW, Kweon H, Jo YY, Kim SG. Comparison of the physical properties and in vivo bioactivities of silkworm-cocoon-derived silk membrane, collagen membrane, and polytetrafluoroethylene membrane for guided bone regeneration. Macromol Res 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s13233-014-2138-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
|
20
|
Jung MW, Myung S, Kim KW, Song W, Jo YY, Lee SS, Lim J, Park CY, An KS. Fabrication of graphene-based flexible devices utilizing a soft lithographic patterning method. Nanotechnology 2014; 25:285302. [PMID: 24971722 DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/25/28/285302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
There has been considerable interest in soft lithographic patterning processing of large scale graphene sheets due to the low cost and simplicity of the patterning process along with the exceptional electrical or physical properties of graphene. These properties include an extremely high carrier mobility and excellent mechanical strength. Recently, a study has reported that single layer graphene grown via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) was patterned and transferred to a target surface by controlling the surface energy of the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) stamp. However, applications are limited because of the challenge of CVD-graphene functionalization for devices such as chemical or bio-sensors. In addition, graphene-based layers patterned with a micron scale width on the surface of biocompatible silk fibroin thin films, which are not suitable for conventional CMOS processes such as the patterning or etching of substrates, have yet to be reported. Herein, we developed a soft lithographic patterning process via surface energy modification for advanced graphene-based flexible devices such as transistors or chemical sensors. Using this approach, the surface of a relief-patterned elastomeric stamp was functionalized with hydrophilic dimethylsulfoxide molecules to enhance the surface energy of the stamp and to remove the graphene-based layer from the initial substrate and transfer it to a target surface. As a proof of concept using this soft lithographic patterning technique, we demonstrated a simple and efficient chemical sensor consisting of reduced graphene oxide and a metallic nanoparticle composite. A flexible graphene-based device on a biocompatible silk fibroin substrate, which is attachable to an arbitrary target surface, was also successfully fabricated. Briefly, a soft lithographic patterning process via surface energy modification was developed for advanced graphene-based flexible devices such as transistors or chemical sensors and attachable devices on a biocompatible silk fibroin substrate. Significantly, this soft lithographic patterning technique enables us to demonstrate a simple and efficient chemical sensor based on reduced graphene oxide (rGO), a metallic nanoparticle composite, and an attachable graphene-based device on a silk fibroin thin film.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Min Wook Jung
- Thin Film Materials Research Group, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 305-543, Republic of Korea. Department of Physics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Republic of Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
21
|
Kim SK, Jo YY, Lee KG, Lee HS, Yeo JH, Kweon H. Preparation and Characterization of Silk Beads for Protein Delivery System. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.7852/ijie.2014.28.2.66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
|
22
|
Kim MK, Yoo KY, Kwon KJ, Kim SG, Park YW, Lee KG, Jo YY, Kweon HY. Powdered Wound Dressing Materials Made from wild Silkworm Antheraea pernyi Silk Fibroin on Full-skin Thickness Burn Wounds on Rats. Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg 2014; 36:111-5. [PMID: 27489820 PMCID: PMC4281898 DOI: 10.14402/jkamprs.2014.36.3.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2014] [Revised: 04/09/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose: This study evaluated powdered burn wound dressing materials from wild silkworm fibroin in an animal model. Methods: Fifteen rats were used in this experiment. Full-thickness 2×2 cm burn wounds were created on the back of rats under anesthesia. In the two experimental groups, the wounds were treated with two different dressing materials made from silkworm fibroin. In the Control Group, natural healing without any dressing material was set as control. The wound surface area was measured at five days, seven days and 14 days. Wound healing was evaluated by histologic analysis. Results: By gross observation, there were no infections or severe inflammations through 14 days post-injury. The differences among groups were statistically significant at seven days and 14 days, postoperatively (P <0.037 and 0.001, respectively). By post hoc test, the defect size was significantly smaller in experimental Group 1 compared with the Control Group and experimental Group 2 at seven days postoperatively (P =0.022 and 0.029, respectively). The difference between Group 1 and Group 2 was statistically significant at 14 days postoperatively (P <0.001). Group 1 and control also differed significantly (P =0.002). Group 1 showed a smaller residual scar than the Control Group and Group 2 at 14 days post-injury. Histologic analysis showed more re-epithelization in Groups 1 and 2 than in the Control Groups. Conclusion: Burn wound healing was accelerated with silk fibroin spun by wild silkworm Antheraea pernyi. There was no atypical inflammation with silk dressing materials. In conclusion, silk dressing materials can be used for treatment of burn wound.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Min-Keun Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung Wonju National University
| | - Ki-Yeon Yoo
- Department of Oral Anatomy, College of Dentistry and Research Institute of Oral Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University
| | - Kwang-Jun Kwon
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung Wonju National University
| | - Seong-Gon Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung Wonju National University
| | - Young-Wook Park
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung Wonju National University
| | - Kwang-Gill Lee
- Sericultural & Apicultural Materials Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration
| | - You-Young Jo
- Sericultural & Apicultural Materials Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration
| | - Hae-Yong Kweon
- Sericultural & Apicultural Materials Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Abstract
An extracellular 45 kDa endochitosanase was purified and characterized from the culture supernatant of Bacillus sp. P16. The purified enzyme showed an optimum pH of 5.5 and optimum temperature of 60 degrees C, and was stable between pH 4.5-10.0 and under 50 degrees C. The Km and Vmax were measured with a chitosan of a D.A. of 20.2% as 0.52 mg/ml and 7.71 x 10(-6) mol/sec/mg protein, respectively. The enzyme did not degrade chitin, cellulose, or starch. The chitosanase digested partially N-acetylated chitosans, with maximum activity for 15-30% and lesser activity for 0-15% acetylated chitosan. The chitosanase rapidly reduced the viscosity of chitosan solutions at a very early stage of reaction, suggesting the endotype of cleavage in polymeric chitosan chains. The chitosanase hydrolyzed (GlcN)7 in an endo-splitting manner producing a mixture of (GlcN)(2-5). Time course studies showed a decrease in the rate of substrate degradation from (GlcN)7 to (GlcN)6 to (GlcN)5, as indicated by the apparent first order rate constants, k1 values, of 4.98 x 10(-4), 2.3 x 10(-4), and 9.3 x 10(-6) sec(-1), respectively. The enzyme hardly catalyzed degradation of chitooligomers smaller than the pentamer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- You-Young Jo
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
24
|
Seok H, Lee SW, Kim SG, Seo DH, Kim HS, Kweon HY, Jo YY, Kang TY, Lee MJ, Chae WS. The Effect of Silk Membrane Plus 3% 4-hexylresorcinol on Guided Bone Regeneration in a Rabbit Calvarial Defect Model. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.7852/ijie.2013.27.1.209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
|
25
|
Jo YY, Lee JY, Lee MG, Kwak HJ. Effects of high positive end-expiratory pressure on haemodynamics and cerebral oxygenation during pneumoperitoneum in the Trendelenburg position. Anaesthesia 2013; 68:938-43. [PMID: 23841822 DOI: 10.1111/anae.12284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
We investigated the effects of 10 cmH2O positive end-expiratory pressure on cerebral haemodynamics and cerebral oxygenation in patients undergoing laparoscopic lower abdominal surgery in the 30° Trendelenburg position during desflurane anaesthesia. Twenty-six patients were enrolled in this study. After anaesthesia induction, pneumoperitoneum was applied in Trendelenburg position. Twenty minutes later, positive end-expiratory pressure was applied. There was no change in regional cerebral oxygen saturation (p = 0.376). Cerebral perfusion pressure decreased significantly over time (p < 0.001) and positive end-expiratory pressure caused a further decrease in cerebral perfusion pressure (p = 0.036). The application of 10 cmH2O positive end-expiratory pressure during pneumoperitoneum in the Trendelenburg position preserved regional cerebral oxygen saturation, but cerebral perfusion pressure decreased significantly due to its secondary haemodynamic effects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Y Y Jo
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, South Korea
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
26
|
Chon JW, Kweon H, Jo YY, Yeo JH, Lee HS. Protective Effects of Extracts of Protaetia brevitarsis on Carbon tetrachloride-induced Hepatotoxicity in the Mice. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.7852/jses.2012.50.2.93] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
|
27
|
Park SW, Kweon HY, Goo TW, Kim SR, Jo YY, Choi GH. Development of a Porous Scaffold-Manufacturing Method by Blending Silk Fibroin and Agarose Polymer Solutions. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.7852/ijie.2012.25.1.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
|
28
|
Chon JW, Kim H, Jeon HN, Park K, Lee KG, Yeo JH, Kweon H, Lee HS, Jo YY, Park YK. Silk fibroin hydrolysate inhibits osteoclastogenesis and induces apoptosis of osteoclasts derived from RAW 264.7 cells. Int J Mol Med 2012; 30:1203-10. [PMID: 22960876 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2012.1120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2011] [Accepted: 01/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
Bone disease can be associated with bone resorption by osteoclasts, and interest in the development of antiresorptive agents has recently increased. The hydrolysate of silk fibroin has been studied with respect to such biomedical applications. In a previous study, silk fibroin showed indirect inhibitory effects on the differentiation of osteoclasts. To further evaluate the effect of a hydrolysate of silk fibroin on osteoclasts, we investigated the direct effects of the silk fibroin hydrolysate on osteoclastogenesis and apoptosis of osteoclasts induced by receptor activation of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL). The silk fibroin hydrolysate inhibited RANKL-induced formation of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) in RAW 264.7 cells. The inhibitory effect of the silk fibroin hydrolysate resulted in the decreased expression of osteoclast marker genes, such as matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), cathepsin-K and calcitonin receptor (CTR). In addition, the silk fibroin hydrolysate blocked the signaling pathways of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and expression of transcription factors, such as nuclear factor of activated T cells c1 (NFATc1) and NF-κB. Finally, the silk fibroin hydrolysate induced apoptosis signaling cascades. Taken together, the present results indicate that silk fibroin hydrolysate has antiresorptive activity by both inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and inducing osteoclast apoptosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jeon-Woo Chon
- Sericultural and Apicultural Materials Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA, Suwon 441-100, Republic of Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
29
|
Kim DW, Hwang HS, Kim DS, Sheen SH, Heo DH, Hwang G, Kang SH, Kweon H, Jo YY, Kang SW, Lee KG, Park KW, Han KH, Park J, Eum WS, Cho YJ, Choi HC, Choi SY. Effect of silk fibroin peptide derived from silkworm Bombyx mori on the anti-inflammatory effect of Tat-SOD in a mice edema model. BMB Rep 2012; 44:787-92. [PMID: 22189681 DOI: 10.5483/bmbrep.2011.44.12.787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
We investigated whether silk fibroin peptide derived from the silkworm, Bombyx mori, could inhibit inflammation and enhance the anti-inflammatory activity of Tat-superoxide dismutase (Tat-SOD), which was previously reported to effectively penetrate various cells and tissues and exert anti-oxidative activity in a mouse model of inflammation. Inflammation was induced by topical treatment of mouse ears with 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA). Histological, Western blot, and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction data demonstrated that silk fibroin peptide or Tat-SOD alone could suppress elevated levels of cyclooxygenase-2, interleukin-6, interleukin-1beta, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha induced by TPA. Moreover, silk fibroin peptide significantly enhanced the anti-inflammatory activity of Tat-SOD, although it had no influence on in vitro and in vivo transduction of Tat-SOD. Silk fibroin peptide exhibited anti- inflammatory activity in a mice model of inflammation. Therefore, silk fibroin peptide alone or in combination with Tat-SOD might be used as a therapeutic agent for various inflammatory diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dae Won Kim
- Department of Biomedical Science and Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hallym University, Chunchon 200-702, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
30
|
Song JY, Kim SG, Lee JW, Chae WS, Kweon H, Jo YY, Lee KG, Lee YC, Choi JY, Kim JY. Accelerated healing with the use of a silk fibroin membrane for the guided bone regeneration technique. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 112:e26-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2011.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2011] [Accepted: 05/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
31
|
Jo YY, Jun NH, Kim EJ, Choi EK, Kil HK. Optimal dose of propofol for intubation after sevoflurane inhalation without neuromuscular blocking agent in children. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2011; 55:332-6. [PMID: 21288215 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2010.02383.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND This study was designed to determine the optimal dose of propofol for excellent intubating conditions in children without neuromuscular blockade at various alveolar concentrations of sevoflurane. METHODS Sixty-three children, aged 0.5-5 years, were randomized to three groups of end-tidal sevoflurane concentration (ETsevo) 3%, 3.5%, and 4%. Inhalation anesthesia was started with sevoflurane 7% in 100% oxygen. When the patients became unconscious, inspired concentration was adjusted to obtain the target ETsevo for each group. When ETsevo reached the target concentration, a predetermined dose of propofol was given and tracheal intubation was performed. The proper dose of propofol was determined using the 'up-and-down' method. RESULTS The median dose (95% confidence intervals) of propofol for excellent tracheal intubating conditions in 50% of children were 1.25 mg/kg (0.84-1.75) at ETsevo of 3%, 0.76 mg/kg (0.35-1.21) at 3.5%, and 0.47 mg/kg (0.26-1.09) at 4%. The frequency of adverse effects was not different between groups during induction and recovery. CONCLUSION Propofol 1.5-2 mg/kg provides excellent intubating conditions at 3-4% ETsevo in children without using any neuromuscular blocking agent.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Y Y Jo
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine Anaesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
32
|
Jo YY, Hong JY, Choi EK, Kil HK. Ketorolac or fentanyl continuous infusion for post-operative analgesia in children undergoing ureteroneocystostomy. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2011; 55:54-9. [PMID: 21083540 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2010.02354.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [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: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND children undergoing ureteroneocystostomy suffer from post-operative pain due to the surgical incision and bladder spasm. A single-shot caudal block is a common technique for paediatric analgesia, but a disadvantage is the limitation of a short duration in spite of the additives co-administered. A few clinical trials have shown that ketorolac provides an effective post-operative analgesia and reduces the bladder spasms after ureteral implantation in children. We compared the efficacy of a continuous infusion of ketorolac and fentanyl in post-operative analgesia and bladder spasm in children who underwent ureteroneocystostomy. METHODS fifty-two children were allocated to the ketorolac group (Group K, n=26) and fentanyl group (Group F, n=26). After general anaesthesia, a caudal block was performed with 1.5 ml/kg of 0.15% ropivacaine. At the beginning of surgery, an infusion was started after the bolus injection of ketorolac 0.5 mg/kg or fentanyl 1 microg/kg. An infusion device was programmed to deliver ketorolac 83.3 microg/kg/h or fentanyl 0.17 microg/kg/h for 48 h. RESULTS two of Group F and three of Group K were excluded from the study. Post-operative pain scores were similar between the two groups. One of Group K (4%) and seven of Group F (30.4%) experienced bladder spasms. The rescue analgesic requirements were significantly less in Group K. CONCLUSIONS a Continuous infusion of ketorolac provided effective analgesia after operation in children who underwent ureteroneocystostomy as well as a low dosage of fentanyl. Ketorolac was more effective in reducing the frequency of bladder spasms and rescue analgesic requirements.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Y Y Jo
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
33
|
Hong JY, Kim WO, Koo BN, Kim YA, Jo YY, Kil HK. The relative position of ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves in different age groups of pediatric patients. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2010; 54:566-70. [PMID: 20236097 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2010.02226.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Ilioinguinal nerve (IIN) and iliohypogastric nerve (IHN) blocks provide good perioperative pain relief for children undergoing inguinal procedures such as inguinal hernia repair, orchiopexy, and hydrocelectomy. The aim of this ultrasound imaging study is to compare the relative anatomical positions of IIN and IHN in different age groups of pediatrics. METHODS Two-hundred children (aged 1-82 months, ASA I or II) undergoing day-case surgery were consecutively included in this study. Following the induction of general anesthesia, an ultrasonographic exam was performed using a high-frequency linear probe that was placed on an imaginary line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) to the umbilicus. RESULTS There were significant differences in ASIS-IIN (distance from ASIS to IIN), ASIS-IHN (distance from the ASIS to the IHN), and IIN-IHN (distance between IIN and IHN) between the age groups: <12 months (n=84), 12-36 months (n=80), and >37 months (n=36). However, IIN-Peritoneum (distances from IIN to peritoneum), skin-IIN, and skin-IHN (depth of IIN and IHN relative to skin) were similar in three groups. ASIS-IIN and ASIS-IHN showed significantly positive correlations with age. CONCLUSIONS Age should be considered when placing a needle in landmark techniques for pediatric II/IH nerve blocks. However, needle depth should be confirmed by the fascial click due to the lack of predictable physiologic factors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J-Y Hong
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
34
|
Lee EH, Kim JY, Kweon HY, Jo YY, Min SK, Park YW, Choi JY, Kim SG. A combination graft of low-molecular-weight silk fibroin with Choukroun platelet-rich fibrin for rabbit calvarial defect. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 109:e33-8. [PMID: 20149696 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.12.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2009] [Revised: 12/09/2009] [Accepted: 12/28/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the capabilities of silk fibroin as a biomaterial template for bone formation when mixed with Choukroun platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in vivo. STUDY DESIGN Ten New Zealand white rabbits were used for this study and bilateral round shaped defects were formed in the parietal bone (diameter 9.0 mm). The silk fibroin was digested by acid and made into powder (molecular weight <1.0 kDa). The right side (experimental group) received the silk fibroin plus platelet-rich fibroin and the left side (control group) did not receive a graft. Animals were killed at 6 weeks and 12 weeks. The specimens were examined by microscopic computerized tomography (micro-CT). Subsequently, they underwent decalcification and were stained for histologic analysis. RESULTS There was no significant difference between groups at 6 weeks after operation. In the micro-CT results, however, tissue mineral content in the experimental group at 12 weeks after operation was 132.09 +/- 4.41 and that in the control group was 126.42 +/- 6.62 (P = .011). Tissue mineral density in the experimental group was 2,088.88 +/- 648.34, and that in the control group was 2,029.72 +/- 668.22 (P = .013). The results of the histomorphometric analysis were in accordance with the micro-CT results. The total new bone was 49.86 +/- 7.49% in the control group at 12 weeks after the operation and 59.83 +/- 10.92% in the experimental group (P = .021). CONCLUSION A combined application of Choukroun PRF with acid-digested silk fibroin showed more rapid bone healing than unfilled control.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eui-Hee Lee
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Gangneung, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
35
|
Kim JY, Choi JY, Jeong JH, Jang ES, Kim AS, Kim SG, Kwon HY, Jo YY, Yeo JH. Low molecular weight silk fibroin increases alkaline phosphatase and type I collagen expression in MG63 cells. BMB Rep 2010; 43:52-6. [DOI: 10.5483/bmbrep.2010.43.1.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
|
36
|
Jo YY, Lee HJ, Kook SY, Choung HW, Park JY, Chung JH, Choung YH, Kim ES, Yang HC, Choung PH. Isolation and characterization of postnatal stem cells from human dental tissues. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 13:767-73. [PMID: 17432951 DOI: 10.1089/ten.2006.0192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 236] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
It was reported that postnatal stem cells are present in adult tissues such as bone marrow, liver, muscle, dental pulp, and periodontal ligament. We isolated postnatal stem cells from human dental tissues such as dental pulp (DPSC), periodontal ligament (PDLSC), periapical follicle (PAFSC), and the surrounding mandibular bone marrow (MBMSC) to ascertain their properties. Immunocytochemistry proved the existence of stem cells in these cell populations using STRO-1 as a stem cell marker. These cells also expressed the mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) markers CD29 and CD44. The isolated cells showed self-renewal capabilities and colony-forming efficiency. Almost all of the dental stem cells showed optimal growth when they were cultured in alpha modification of Eagle's medium (alpha-MEM) supplemented with 10% fetal calf serum (FCS) and 100 microM ascorbic acid. Only the PAFSC showed increased proliferation in 20% FCS and 50 microM ascorbic acid. All of the dental stem cells were capable of differentiating into adipocytes and mineral nodule forming cells. MBMSC, in particular, showed much better mineralization compared to the others. These results indicate that MSCs exist in various tissues of the teeth and can differentiate into osteoblasts, adipocytes, and other kinds of cells with varying efficiency.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- You-Young Jo
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tooth Bioengineering National Research Lab, BK21, and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
37
|
Huh JH, Kim DJ, Zhao XQ, Li M, Jo YY, Yoon TM, Shin SK, Yong JH, Ryu YW, Yang YY, Suh JW. Corrigendum to âWidespread activation of antibiotic biosynthesis byS-adenosylmethionine in streptomycetesâ [FEMS Microbiol. Lett. 238 (2004) 439â447]. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2004; 238:439-47. [PMID: 15358431 DOI: 10.1016/j.femsle.2004.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2004] [Revised: 07/20/2004] [Accepted: 08/05/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
Abstract
The effect of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) on the production of various antibiotics was investigated to determine whether SAM-dependent methylation is required in biosynthetic pathways of antibiotics. Pristinamycin II(B) and granaticin do not require SAM-dependent methylation in their biosynthesis pathways, and production of these two antibiotics was increased about 2-fold when a low concentration (50 and 10 microM, respectively) of SAM was treated; in contrast, oleandomycin and avermectin B1a require SAM as a methyl donor in their biosynthesis, and production of these two antibiotics was increased 5-fold and 6-fold, depending on the SAM concentration within a certain range. We also found that the transcription of a pathway-specific regulator, gra-ORF9, was activated by exogenous SAM treatment. Production of oleandomycin and avermectin B1a was decreased by using a methyltransferase inhibitor, sinefungin, but the production levels of these antibiotics were restored to the control level by simultaneously adding SAM and sinefungin. Interestingly, we have found a similar stimulatory effect of S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH), the methylation product of SAM, on antibiotic production in the four strains. Our results clearly demonstrate the widespread activation of antibiotic production using SAM in streptomycetes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jung-Hyun Huh
- Department of Biological Science, Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Myongji University, Yongin 449-728, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
38
|
Huh JH, Kim DJ, Zhao XQ, Li M, Jo YY, Yoon TM, Shin SK, Yong JH, Ryu YW, Yang YY, Suh JW. Widespread activation of antibiotic biosynthesis byS-adenosylmethionine in streptomycetes. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2004. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1574-6968.2004.tb09787.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
|
39
|
Abstract
A new glycosaminoglycan has been isolated from the giant African snail Achatina fulica. This polysaccharide had a molecular weight of 29,000, calculated based on the viscometry, and a uniform repeating disaccharide structure of -->4)-2-acetyl,2-deoxy-alpha-D-glucopyranose (1-->4)-2-sulfo-alpha-L-idopyranosyluronic acid (1-->. This polysaccharide represents a new, previously undescribed glycosaminoglycan. It is related to the heparin and heparan sulfate families of glycosaminoglycans but is distinctly different from all known members of these classes of glycosaminoglycans. The structure of this polysaccharide, with adjacent N-acetylglucosamine and 2-sulfo-iduronic acid residues, also poses interesting questions about how it is made in light of our current understanding of the biosynthesis of heparin and heparan sulfate. This glycosaminoglycan represents 3-5% of the dry weight of this snail's soft body tissues, suggesting important biological roles for the survival of this organism, and may offer new means to control this pest. Snail glycosaminoglycan tightly binds divalent cations, such as copper(II), suggesting a primary role in metal uptake in the snail. Finally, this new polysaccharide might be applied, like the Escherichia coli K5 capsular polysaccharide, to the study of glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis and to the semisynthesis of new glycosaminoglycan analogs having important biological activities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Y S Kim
- Natural Products Research Institute, Seoul National University, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|