Proteomic analysis of domestic pig pancreas during development using two-dimensional electrophoresis and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry / 한국실험동물학회지

Pig pancreas may be a therapeutic resource for human diabetic patients. However, this potential is hindered by a lack of knowledge of the molecular events of pig pancreas development. In this study, the embryonic day 60, neonate and 6-month protein profiles of pig pancreas were ascertained at using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry. Twenty four proteins were differentially expressed during pig pancreas development. Among them, 12 spots increased and 7 spots decreased according to development. The expression of 5 protein were highest at birth. Expression of digestive enzymes including trypsin, pancreatic triacylglycerol lipase and pancreatic alpha-amylase was elevated in adults, whereas chymotrypsins were highly expressed in neonates. Proteins that were abundantly expressed during gestation were alpha-1-antitrypsin, alpha-fetoprotein and transferrins. Taken together, we found out that several proteins were significantly up- or down- regulated from pig pancreas based on developmental stage. This study will provide basis for understanding development of pig pancreas.

Proteomic analysis of pancreas in miniature pigs according to developmental stages using two-dimensional electrophoresis and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry / 한국실험동물학회지

Organ transplantation is limited by the shortage of human organs. Many studies have sought to overcome this hurdle by using animal organs. Porcine organs, especially from miniature pigs, have been used for organ xenotransplantation rather than nonhuman primates. While the molecular profiling for transplantation is well known in humans and rodents, the situation for pigs is almost completely unknown. The present study examined protein regulation of the developing stages of the pancreatic proteome (4 day-old miniature neonate, 19 day-old miniature piglet, and 14 month-old miniature adult pigs) using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry. Thirteen different expressed spots were observed and nine were identified. The data presented within this study provides critical direction relating to the development of pancreas of miniature pigs, which will assist future proteome analysis of the pancreas, and advance our understanding of the hurdles facing xenotransplantation.

Proteomic analysis of liver in miniature pigs according to developmental stages using two-dimensional electrophoresis and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry / 한국실험동물학회지

Due to the shortage of human organ donors for transplant, various studies of xenotransplantation, or the use of animal organs instead of human organs, have been carried out. The organs of porcine are thought to be safer and of a more suitable size for xenotransplantationthan those of nonhuman primates. Understanding the levels of expression of proteins, and their post-translational regulation, would be very practical between different species and among developing stages, though the molecular profiling for xenotransplantation has been rarely studied for porcine, while that of human and rodent is well known. Here, in this present study, we report protein regulation of the developing stages of liver (4-day old neonate, 19-day old piglet and 14-month old adult miniature pigs) using 2-DE and MALDI-TOF. From images of the three different stages, a total of 8 spotswhich were differently regulated were identified, and 5 spots were identified with MALDI-TOF MS. The data presented within this study provides critical direction relating to the development of livers of miniature pigs, which will assist future proteome analysis of the liver, and advance our understanding of the hurdles facing xenotransplantaion.

Comparison of Invariant NKT Cells with Conventional T Cells by Using Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA)

BACKGROUND: Invariant Natural killer T (iNKT) cells, a distinct subset of CD1d-restricted T cells with invariant Valphabeta TCR, functionally bridge innate and adaptive immunity. While iNKT cells share features with conventional T cells in some functional aspects, they simultaneously produce large amount of Th1 and Th2 cytokines upon T-cell receptor (TCR) ligation. However, gene expression pattern in two types of cells has not been well characterized. METHODS: we performed comparative microarray analyses of gene expression in murine iNKT cells and conventional CD4+CD25-gammadeltaTCR- T cells by using Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) method. RESULTS: Here, we describe profound differences in gene expression pattern between iNKT cells and conventional CD4+CD25-gammadeltaTCR- T cells. CONCLUSION: Our results provide new insights into the functional competence of iNKT cells and a better understanding of their various roles during immune responses.

Meningitis due to Listeria Monocytogenes Following Orthotopic Heart Transplantation

We report a first case of meningitis due to listeria monocytogenes after cardiac transplantation in Korea. This patient is a 40-year-old man with Dilated cardiomyopathy, he presented with intermittent dyspnea and abdominal distension for about 1 year. After cardiac transplantation, he was treated with azathioprine, cyclosporine and prednisolone for graft rejection. He was presented with intermittent fever, headache and lethargy for about 10days after cardiac transplantation. Listeria monocytogenes was isolated from blood culture and CSF culture. He was treated with intravenous penicillin G for 10days successfully and changed with ampicillin for 10days, took oral ampicillin for 10days without any complication after discharge.

Clinical Observation on Bladder Tumor / 대한비뇨기과학회지

A clinical observation was made on 236 cases of bladder tumor admitted to the Department of Urology, Presbyterian Medical Center during the period from August, 1970 through July, 1980 and the following results were obtained. 1. Among 236 cases of in-patients, 188 cases were male and 48 female with 4:1 ratio. 2. Main age distribution was between 40 and 70 years, showing the highest incidence in 60 to 69 years (33. 1%). 3. The clinical manifestation included hematuria (81.4%), dysuria (27. 6%), frequency(24. 6%) and other symptoms. 4. The tumors were located in the base and lateral wall of bladder (67%) mainly. 5. On I. V. P. findings, 135 cases(57. 2%) were normal, 40 cases (17. 0%) showed unilateral hydronephrosis and 14 cases (6.0%) bilateral hydronephrosis. 5. Of 235 cases of bladder tumor, 181 (76.6%) were transitional cell carcinoma, 10 cases (4.3%) of squamous cell carcinoma and 4 cases of adenocarcinoma (1. 7%). 7. On treatment of bladder tumor, T. U. R. was performed on 122 cases, total cystectomy 57. radiation therapy 33 and thio-TEPA bladder instillation 28.

Leiomyosarcoma and Leiomyoma of the Urinary Bladder: Report of Two Cases / 대한비뇨기과학회지

Two cases of non-epithelial tumor were experienced in the urinary bladder One was leiomyosarcoma and the other leiomyoma. Case of leiomyosarcoma was arisen from the base and trigone of the urinary bladder in a 42 year-old male. Tumor mass weighing 105.0 gm. was removed through transurethral resection. Case of leiomyoma was noted in the urinary bladder it a 38 year-old woman. The tumor appeared a well circumscribed firm mass of 75gm. in weight, subserosal in location, and was found in the right lateral wall of bladder. The tumor mass was removed through suprapubic extravesical approach.