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2. Characterization of highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses isolated from cats in South Korea, 2023
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Kyungmoon Lee, Minjoo Yeom, Thi Thu Hang Vu, Hai-Quynh Do, Woonsung Na, Mikyung Lee, Dae Gwin Jeong, Doo-Sung Cheon, and Daesub Song
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Infectious and parasitic diseases ,RC109-216 ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Published
- 2024
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3. Assessment of the immune interference effects of multivalent vaccine for influenza epidemic strain in 2022–2023 and evaluation of its efficacy
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Eulhae Ga, Jung-Ah Kang, Jaehyun Hwang, Suyun Moon, Jaeseok Choi, Eunseo Bae, Hyein Seol, Yubin Mun, Daesub Song, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Woonsung Na
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Multivalent vaccine ,Influenza virus ,Seasonal flu ,Immune interference ,Vaccine immunology ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 ,Social sciences (General) ,H1-99 - Abstract
The various strains of influenza virus cause respiratory symptoms in humans every year and annual vaccinations are recommended. Due to its RNA-type genes and segmented state, it belongs to a virus that mutates frequently with antigenic drift and shift, giving rise to various strains. Each year, the World Health Organization identifies the epidemic strains and operates a global surveillance system to suggest the viral composition for the influenza vaccine. Influenza viruses, which have multiple viral strains, are produced in the format of multivalent vaccine. However, the multivalent vaccine has a possibility of causing immune interference by introducing multiple strain-specific antigens in a single injection. Therefore, evaluating immune interference phenomena is essential when assessing multivalent vaccines. In this study, the protective ability and immunogenicity of multivalent and monovalent vaccines were evaluated in mice to assess immune interference in the multivalent vaccine. Monovalent and multivalent vaccines were manufactured using the latest strain of the 2022–2023 seasonal influenza virus selected by the World Health Organization. The protective abilities of both types of vaccines were tested through hemagglutination inhibition test. The immunogenicity of multivalent and monovalent vaccines were tested through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to measure the cellular and humoral immunity expression rates. As a result of the protective ability and immunogenicity test, higher level of virus neutralizing ability and greater amount of antibodies in both IgG1 and IgG2 were confirmed in the multivalent vaccine. No immune interference was found to affect the protective capacity and immune responses of the multivalent vaccines.
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- 2024
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4. Potential for transmission of naturally mutated H10N1 avian influenza virus to mammalian hosts and causing severe pulmonary disease
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Mark Zanin, Tran Bac Le, Woonsung Na, Jung-Ah Kang, Hyung-Jun Kwon, Jaehyun Hwang, Eul Hae Ga, Sook-San Wong, Hae-Jin Cho, Daesub Song, Hye Kwon Kim, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Sun-Woo Yoon
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avian influenza ,H10N1 ,wild bird ,zoonosis ,transmission ,ferret model ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
Subtype H10 avian influenza viruses (AIV) are distributed worldwide in wild aquatic birds, and can infect humans and several other mammalian species. In the present study, we investigated the naturally mutated PB2 gene in A/aquatic bird/South Korea/SW1/2018 (A/SW1/18, H10N1), isolated from wild birds during the 2018–2019 winter season. This virus was originally found in South Korea, and is similar to isolates from mainland China and Mongolia. It had low pathogenicity, lacked a multi-basic cleavage site, and showed a binding preference for α2,3-linked sialic acids. However, it can infect mice, causing severe disease and lung pathology. SW1 was also transmitted by direct contact in ferrets, and replicated in the respiratory tract tissue, with no evidence of extrapulmonary spread. The pathogenicity and transmissibility of SW1 in mouse and ferret models were similar to those of the pandemic strain A/California/04/2009 (A/CA/04, H1N1). These factors suggest that subtype H10 AIVs have zoonotic potential and may transmit from human to human, thereby posing a potential threat to public health. Therefore, the study highlights the urgent need for closer monitoring of subtype H10 AIVs through continued surveillance of wild aquatic birds.
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- 2023
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5. Mucosal and cellular immune responses elicited by nasal and intramuscular inoculation with ASFV candidate immunogens
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Lulu Xu, Fei Hao, Dae Gwin Jeong, Rong Chen, Yuan Gan, Lei Zhang, Minjoo Yeom, Jong-Woo Lim, Yanfei Yu, Yun Bai, Zhiyong Zeng, Yongjie Liu, Qiyan Xiong, Guoqing Shao, Yuzi Wu, Zhixin Feng, Daesub Song, and Xing Xie
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African swine fever virus (ASFV) ,ASFV-convalescent pig serum ,mass spectrometry identification ,recombinant protein expression ,immunogenicity assessment ,Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,RC581-607 - Abstract
African swine fever (ASF) is an infectious disease caused by African swine fever virus (ASFV) that is highly contagious and has an extremely high mortality rate (infected by virulent strains) among domestic and wild pigs, causing huge economic losses to the pig industry globally. In this study, SDS−PAGE gel bands hybridized with ASFV whole virus protein combined with ASFV-convalescent and ASFV-positive pig serum were identified by mass spectrometry. Six antigens were detected by positive serum reaction bands, and eight antigens were detected in ASFV-convalescent serum. In combination with previous literature reports and proteins corresponding to MHC-II presenting peptides screened from ASFV-positive pig urine conducted in our lab, seven candidate antigens, including KP177R (p22), K78R (p10), CP204L (p30), E183L (p54), B602L (B602L), EP402R-N (CD2V-N) and F317L (F317L), were selected. Subunit-Group 1 was prepared by mixing above-mentioned seven ASFV recombinant proteins with MONTANIDETM1313 VG N mucosal adjuvant and immunizing pigs intranasally and intramuscularly. Subunit-Group 2 was prepared by mixing four ASFV recombinant proteins (p22, p54, CD2V-N1, B602L) with Montanide ISA 51 VG adjuvant and immunizing pigs by intramuscular injection. Anticoagulated whole blood, serum, and oral fluid were collected during immunization for flow cytometry, serum IgG as well as secretory sIgA antibody secretion, and cytokine expression testing to conduct a comprehensive immunogenicity assessment. Both immunogen groups can effectively stimulate the host to produce ideal humoral, mucosal, and cellular immune responses, providing a theoretical basis for subsequent functional studies, such as immunogens challenge protection and elucidation of the pathogenic mechanism of ASFV.
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- 2023
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6. Relationship between SARS-CoV-2 antibody titer and the severity of COVID-19
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Joung Ha Park, Min Jae Cha, Hyewon Choi, Min-Chul Kim, Jin-Won Chung, Kyu-Sun Lee, Dae Gwin Jeong, Moon Seong Baek, Won-Young Kim, Yaeji Lim, Sun Woo Yoon, and Seong-Ho Choi
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SARS-CoV-2 ,COVID-19 ,Disease severity ,Antibody titer ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
Background: It remains unclear whether high titers of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies aggravate clinical manifestations in patients or whether severe clinical manifestations result in high antibody titers. Thus, we investigated the cause–effect relationship between SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers and disease severity. Methods: We prospectively enrolled patients admitted with the diagnosis of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) from February 2020 to August 2020. We measured SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers, namely anti-receptor-binding domain (RBD) antibody and neutralizing antibody (NAb), from blood samples and calculated the chest radiograph (CXR) scores of the patients to evaluate the severity of COVID-19. Results: Overall, 40 patients with COVID-19 were enrolled. Pneumonia was observed in more than half of the patients (25/40, 60%). SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers were higher in patients who were aged >60 years (anti-RBD antibodies, P = 0.003 and NAb, P = 0.009), presented with pneumonia (P = 0.006 and 0.007, respectively), and required oxygen therapy (P = 0.003 and 0.004, respectively) than in those who were not. CXR scores peaked (at 15–21 days after the onset of symptoms) statistically significantly earlier than SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers (at 22–30 days for NAb and at 31–70 days for anti-RBD antibody). There was a close correlation between the maximum CXR score and the maximum SAR-CoV-2 antibody titer. Conclusions: Based on the comparison of the peak time of SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers with the CXR score after symptom onset, we suggest that severe clinical manifestations result in high titers of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
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- 2022
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7. A Robust Quadruple Protein-Based Indirect ELISA for Detection of Antibodies to African Swine Fever Virus in Pigs
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Min-Chul Jung, Van Phan Le, Sun-Woo Yoon, Thi Ngoc Le, Thi Bich Ngoc Trinh, Hye Kwon Kim, Jung-Ah Kang, Jong-Woo Lim, Minjoo Yeom, Woonsung Na, Jin-Ju Nah, Ji-Da Choi, Hae-Eun Kang, Daesub Song, and Dae Gwin Jeong
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African swine fever virus ,ELISA ,quadruple recombinant protein ,CD2v ,CAP80 ,p22 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
African swine fever (ASF) emerged in domestic pigs and wild boars in China in 2018 and rapidly spread to neighboring Asian countries. Currently, no effective vaccine or diagnostic tests are available to prevent its spread. We developed a robust quadruple recombinant-protein-based indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (QrP-iELISA) using four antigenic proteins (CD2v, CAP80, p54, and p22) to detect ASF virus (ASFV) antibodies and compared it with a commercial kit (IDvet) using ASFV-positive and -negative serum samples. The maximum positive/negative value was 24.033 at a single antigen concentration of 0.25 μg/mL and quadruple ASFV antigen combination of 1 μg/mL at a 1:100 serum dilution. Among 70 ASFV-positive samples, 65, 67, 65, 70, 70, and 14 were positive above the cut-offs of 0.121, 0.121, 0.183, 0.065, 0.201, and 0.122, for CD2v, CAP80, p54, p22-iELISA, QrP-iELISA, and IDvet, respectively, with sensitivities of 92.9%, 95.7%, 92.9%, 100%, 100%, and 20%, respectively, all with 100% specificity. The antibody responses in QrP-iELISA and IDvet were similar in pigs infected with ASFV I. QrP-iELISA was more sensitive than IDvet for early antibody detection in pigs infected with ASFV II. These data provide a foundation for developing advanced ASF antibody detection kits critical for ASF surveillance and control.
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- 2023
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8. Advanced Strategies for Developing Vaccines and Diagnostic Tools for African Swine Fever
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Jong-Woo Lim, Thi Thu Hang Vu, Van Phan Le, Minjoo Yeom, Daesub Song, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Song-Kyu Park
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African swine fever virus ,vaccine ,diagnostics ,genetically engineered vaccine platforms ,point-of-care ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
African swine fever (ASF) is one of the most lethal infectious diseases affecting domestic pigs and wild boars of all ages. Over a span of 100 years, ASF has continued to spread over continents and adversely affects the global pig industry. To date, no vaccine or treatment has been approved. The complex genome structure and diverse variants facilitate the immune evasion of the ASF virus (ASFV). Recently, advanced technologies have been used to design various potential vaccine candidates and effective diagnostic tools. This review updates vaccine platforms that are currently being used worldwide, with a focus on genetically modified live attenuated vaccines, including an understanding of their potential efficacy and limitations of safety and stability. Furthermore, advanced ASFV detection technologies are presented that discuss and incorporate the challenges that remain to be addressed for conventional detection methods. We also highlight a nano-bio-based system that enhances sensitivity and specificity. A combination of prophylactic vaccines and point-of-care diagnostics can help effectively control the spread of ASFV.
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- 2023
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9. Laboratory information management system for COVID-19 non-clinical efficacy trial data
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Suhyeon Yoon, Hyuna Noh, Heejin Jin, Sungyoung Lee, Soyul Han, Sung-Hee Kim, Jiseon Kim, Jung Seon Seo, Jeong Jin Kim, In Ho Park, Jooyeon Oh, Joon-Yong Bae, Gee Eun Lee, Sun-Je Woo, Sun-Min Seo, Na-Won Kim, Youn Woo Lee, Hui Jeong Jang, Seung-Min Hong, Se-Hee An, Kwang-Soo Lyoo, Minjoo Yeom, Hanbyeul Lee, Bud Jung, Sun-Woo Yoon, Jung-Ah Kang, Sang-Hyuk Seok, Yu Jin Lee, Seo Yeon Kim, Young Been Kim, Ji-Yeon Hwang, Dain On, Soo-Yeon Lim, Sol Pin Kim, Ji Yun Jang, Ho Lee, Kyoungmi Kim, Hyo-Jung Lee, Hong Bin Kim, Jun Won Park, Dae Gwin Jeong, Daesub Song, Kang-Seuk Choi, Ho-Young Lee, Yang-Kyu Choi, Jung-ah Choi, Manki Song, Man-Seong Park, Jun-Young Seo, Ki Taek Nam, Jeon-Soo Shin, Sungho Won, Jun-Won Yun, and Je Kyung Seong
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SARS-CoV-2 ,COVID-19 ,Non-clinical ,Laboratory information management system ,Data ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Abstract Background As the number of large-scale studies involving multiple organizations producing data has steadily increased, an integrated system for a common interoperable format is needed. In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a number of global efforts are underway to develop vaccines and therapeutics. We are therefore observing an explosion in the proliferation of COVID-19 data, and interoperability is highly requested in multiple institutions participating simultaneously in COVID-19 pandemic research. Results In this study, a laboratory information management system (LIMS) approach has been adopted to systemically manage various COVID-19 non-clinical trial data, including mortality, clinical signs, body weight, body temperature, organ weights, viral titer (viral replication and viral RNA), and multiorgan histopathology, from multiple institutions based on a web interface. The main aim of the implemented system is to integrate, standardize, and organize data collected from laboratories in multiple institutes for COVID-19 non-clinical efficacy testings. Six animal biosafety level 3 institutions proved the feasibility of our system. Substantial benefits were shown by maximizing collaborative high-quality non-clinical research. Conclusions This LIMS platform can be used for future outbreaks, leading to accelerated medical product development through the systematic management of extensive data from non-clinical animal studies.
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- 2022
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10. Analysis of Neutralization Antibodies in Patients With Mild COVID-19 Infection After 100 Days Using Microneutralization Test
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Min-Ju Ahn, Dae Gwin Jeong, Kyu-Sun Lee, Seungjun Lee, Byung-Han Ryu, Hye Ryun Yang, and Sunjoo Kim
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antibody ,covid-19 ,neutralization ,sars-cov-2 ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
Neutralizing antibodies play a critical role in blocking viral infections and in viral clearance during acute infection. The microneutralization assay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) targeting the receptor binding domain were performed for 30 patients with mild coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 infections. The elapsed number of days between sample collection and diagnosis was 115 days, and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) cycle threshold (Ct) values at diagnosis were recorded. Clinical characteristics and Ct values were compared between neutralization antibody-positive and -negative patients as measured by the microneutralization assay. Neutralization antibody-positive patients (n = 9) were likely to be older, have low Ct values, have more pneumonia during admission, and have a higher optical density in ELISA than the neutralization antibody-negative patients (n = 21). Elderly people seemed to have a higher viral load causing more pneumonia and to produce more neutralization antibodies. Neutralization antibodies persisted in only 30% of patients as detected by microneutralization test after 100 days of diagnosis.
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- 2022
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11. A Whole-Genome Analysis of the African Swine Fever Virus That Circulated during the First Outbreak in Vietnam in 2019 and Subsequently in 2022
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Van Phan Le, Min-Ju Ahn, Jun-Seob Kim, Min-Chul Jung, Sun-Woo Yoon, Thi Bich Ngoc Trinh, Thi Ngoc Le, Hye Kwon Kim, Jung-Ah Kang, Jong-Woo Lim, Minjoo Yeom, Woonsung Na, Xing Xie, Zhixin Feng, Daesub Song, and Dae Gwin Jeong
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African swine fever ,next-generation sequencing ,complete genome sequence ,virus evolution ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
Since its initial report in Vietnam in early 2019, the African swine fever (ASF), a highly lethal and severe viral swine disease worldwide, continues to cause outbreaks in other Southeast Asian countries. This study analyzed and compared the genomic sequences of ASF viruses (ASFVs) during the first outbreak in Hung Yen (VN/HY/2019-ASFV1) and Quynh Phu provinces (VN/QP/2019-ASFV1) in Vietnam in 2019, and the subsequent outbreak in Hung Yen (VN/HY/2022-ASFV2) in 2022, to those of other ASFV strains. VN/HY/2019-ASFV1, VN/QP/2019-ASFV1, and VN/HY/2022-ASFV2 genomes were 189,113, 189,081, and 189,607 bp in length, encoding 196, 196, and 203 open reading frames (ORFs), respectively. VN/HY/2019-ASFV1 and VN/QP/2019-ASFV1 shared a 99.91–99.99% average nucleotide identity with genotype II strains. Variations were identified in 28 ORFs in VN/HY/2019-ASFV1 and VN/QP/2019-ASFV1 compared to 20 ASFV strains, and 16 ORFs in VN/HY/2022-ASFV2 compared to VN/HY/2019-ASFV1 and VN/QP/2019-ASFV1. Vietnamese ASFV genomes were classified as IGR II variants between the I73R and I329L genes, with two copy tandem repeats between the A179L and A137R genes. A phylogenetic analysis based on the whole genomes of 27 ASFV strains indicated that the Vietnamese ASFV strains are genetically related to Estonia 2014, ASFV-SY18, and Russia/Odintsovo_02/14. These results reveal the complete genome sequences of ASFV circulating during the first outbreak in 2019, providing important insights into understanding the evolution, transmission, and genetic variation of ASFV in Vietnam.
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- 2023
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12. Comparison of the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 infection in K18-hACE2 mouse and Syrian golden hamster models
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Haengdueng Jeong, Youn Woo Lee, In Ho Park, Hyuna Noh, Sung-Hee Kim, Jiseon Kim, Donghun Jeon, Hui Jeong Jang, Jooyeon Oh, Dain On, Chanyang Uhm, Kyungrae Cho, Heeju Oh, Suhyeon Yoon, Jung Seon Seo, Jeong Jin Kim, Sang-Hyuk Seok, Yu Jin Lee, Seung-Min Hong, Se-Hee An, Seo Yeon Kim, Young Been Kim, Ji-Yeon Hwang, Hyo-Jung Lee, Hong Bin Kim, Dae Gwin Jeong, Daesub Song, Manki Song, Man-Seong Park, Kang-Seuk Choi, Jun Won Park, Jun-Young Seo, Jun-Won Yun, Jeon-Soo Shin, Ho-Young Lee, Ki Taek Nam, and Je Kyung Seong
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sars-cov-2 ,syrian golden hamster ,k18-hace2 mice ,Medicine ,Pathology ,RB1-214 - Published
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13. Detection of Porcine circovirus 3 from captured wild boars in Korea
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Gowtham Dhandapani, Sun‐Woo Yoon, Ji Yeong Noh, Seong Sik Jang, Sang‐Hoon Han, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Hye Kwon Kim
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korea ,porcine circovirus 3 ,wild boar ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 - Abstract
Abstract Porcine circovirus 3 (PCV3) is a newly discovered ssDNA virus. The virus was first reported in pigs suffering from several clinical syndromes, including porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome, reproductive disorders, respiratory disease and myocarditis. PCV3 was recently reported in wild boars with high prevalence as well. In this study, 266 wild boar anal swab, feces, nasal swab and whole blood samples were collected from three mainland provinces and one island province (Chungbuk, Gangwon, Gyeonggi, Jeju) of South Korea between 2019 and 2020 including 119 from male, 142 from female and 5 undetermined. PCV3 was diagnosed targeting conserved rep (replication associated protein) gene region using Direct PCR and sequencing. Out of 266 tested samples, 15 were positive for PCV3 with detection frequency at 5.6%. Among 266 samples tested, we obtained 14 partial rep gene sequences and one complete genome sequence of PCV3 with a genome size of 2000nt. Here we present the evidence of PCV3 circulation in Korean wild boars.
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- 2021
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14. Genetic Characterization of Feline Parvovirus Isolate Fe–P2 in Korean Cat and Serological Evidence on Its Infection in Wild Leopard Cat and Asian Badger
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Young Ji Kim, Sun-Woo Yoon, Jin Ho Jang, Dae Gwin Jeong, Beom Jun Lee, and Hye Kwon Kim
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feline parvovirus ,feline panleukopenia ,leopard cat ,Asian badger ,serum neutralization ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 - Abstract
Feline parvovirus (FPV) is a small, non-enveloped, single-stranded DNA virus that infects cats. We recently isolated a feline parvovirus Fe–P2 strain from a dead stray cat in Iksan, 2017. Its partial genomic sequence (4,643 bases) was obtained, and phylogenetic analysis based on the VP2 nucleotide sequence showed that the FPV Fe-P2 strain was closely related to the FPV isolate Gigucheon in cat, 2017 (MN400978). In addition, we performed a serum neutralization (SN) test with the FPV isolates in various mammalian sera. These were from raccoon dog, water deer, Eurasian otter, Korean hare, leopard cat, and Asian badger, which were kindly provided by Chungnam Wild Animal Rescue Center. Notably, serological evidence of its infection was found in Asian badger, Meles leucurus (2/2) and leopard cat, Prionailurus bengalensis (5/8) through SN tests, whereas there was no evidence in raccoon dog, water deer, Eurasian otter, and Korean hare based on the collected sera in this study. These findings might provide partial evidence for the possible circulation of FPV or its related viruses among wild leopard cat and Asian badger in Korea. There should be additional study to confirm this through direct detection of FPVs in the related animal samples.
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- 2021
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15. Genomic Comparisons of Alphacoronaviruses and Betacoronaviruses from Korean Bats
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Van Thi Lo, Sun Woo Yoon, Yong Gun Choi, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Hye Kwon Kim
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bat-associated ,Alphacoronavirus ,MERS-related coronavirus ,Korea ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
Coronaviruses are well known as a diverse family of viruses that affect a wide range of hosts. Since the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome, a variety of bat-associated coronaviruses have been identified in many countries. However, they do not represent all the specific geographic locations of their hosts. In this study, full-length genomes representing newly identified bat coronaviruses in South Korea were obtained using an RNA sequencing approach. The analysis, based on genome structure, conserved replicase domains, spike gene, and nucleocapsid genes revealed that bat Alphacoronaviruses are from three different viral species. Among them, the newly identified B20-97 strain may represent a new putative species, closely related to PEDV. In addition, the newly-identified MERS-related coronavirus exhibited shared genomic nucleotide identities of less than 76.4% with other Merbecoviruses. Recombination analysis and multiple alignments of spike and RBD amino acid sequences suggested that this strain underwent recombination events and could possibly use hDPP4 molecules as its receptor. The bat SARS-related CoV B20-50 is unlikely to be able to use hACE2 as its receptor and lack of an open reading frame in ORF8 gene region. Our results illustrate the diversity of coronaviruses in Korean bats and their evolutionary relationships. The evolution of the bat coronaviruses related ORF8 accessory gene is also discussed.
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- 2022
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16. Identification of canine norovirus in dogs in South Korea
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Kwang-Soo Lyoo, Min-Chul Jung, Sun-Woo Yoon, Hye Kwon Kim, and Dae Gwin Jeong
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Canine norovirus ,Dog ,Korea ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 - Abstract
Abstract Background Canine noroviruses (CaNoVs) are classified into genogroups GIV, GVI, and GVII and have been detected in fecal samples from dogs since their first appearance in a dog with enteritis in Italy in 2007. CaNoVs may be a public health concern because pet animals are an integral part of the family and could be a potential reservoir of zoonotic agents. Nonetheless, there was no previous information concerning the epidemiology of CaNoV in South Korea. In the present study, we aimed to detect CaNoV antigens and to investigate serological response against CaNoV in dogs. Results In total, 459 fecal samples and 427 sera were collected from small animal clinics and animal shelters housing free-roaming dogs in geographically distinct areas in South Korea. For the detection of CaNoV, RT-PCR was performed using target specific primers, and nucleotide sequences of CaNoV isolates were phylogenetically analyzed. Seroprevalence was performed by ELISA based on P domain protein. CaNoVs were detected in dog fecal samples (14/459, 3.1%) and were phylogenetically classified into the same cluster as previously reported genogroup GIV CaNoVs. Seroprevalence was performed, and 68 (15.9%) of 427 total dog serum samples tested positive for CaNoV IgG antibodies. Conclusion This is the first study identifying CaNoV in the South Korean dog population.
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- 2018
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17. Outbreak of African Swine Fever, Vietnam, 2019
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Van Phan Le, Dae Gwin Jeong, Sun-Woo Yoon, Hye-Min Kwon, Thi Bich Ngoc Trinh, Thi Lan Nguyen, Thi To Nga Bui, Jinsik Oh, Joon Bae Kim, Kwang Myun Cheong, Nguyen Van Tuyen, Eunhye Bae, Thi Thu Hang Vu, Minjoo Yeom, Woonsung Na, and Daesub Song
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African swine fever ,Vietnam ,viruses ,swine ,outbreak ,Medicine ,Infectious and parasitic diseases ,RC109-216 - Abstract
African swine fever is one of the most dangerous diseases of swine. We confirmed the 2019 outbreak in Vietnam by real-time reverse transcription PCR. The causative strain belonged to p72 genotype II and was 100% identical with viruses isolated in China (2018) and Georgia (2007). International prevention and control collaboration is needed.
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18. The Epidemiological Characteristics of the Korean Bat Paramyxovirus between 2016 and 2019
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Seong Sik Jang, Ji Yeong Noh, Van Thi Lo, Yong Gun Choi, Sun-Woo Yoon, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Hye Kwon Kim
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bat ,paramyxovirus ,Shaanvirus ,Korea ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Bats are considered reservoirs of severe emerging human pathogens. Notably, bats host major mammalian paramyxoviruses from the family Paramyxoviridae, order Mononegavirales. In this study, paramyxoviruses were investigated by reverse transcription semi-nested polymerase chain reaction (RT-semi-nested PCR) and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), based on the RT-semi-nested PCR using the consensus paramyxovirus primers targeting the RNA dependent-RNA-polymerase (RdRp) region. In addition, RT-PCR was performed using newly designed primers targeting regions of the fusion protein (F) and hemagglutinin-neuraminidase (HN). The dominant bat species in the collection site of paramyxoviruses were Miniopterus schreibersii, Myotis macrodactylus, Myotis petax, and Rhinolophus ferrumequinum. Paramyxoviruses were detected in four samples in 2016 and six in 2019. Meanwhile, in samples collected in 2017 and 2018, no paramyxoviruses were detected. Phylogenetic analysis based on the partial nucleotide sequences of RdRp, F, and HN proteins suggested that the viruses belonged to the proposed genus Shaanvirus. In conclusion, this study revealed that bat paramyxoviruses in Korea belonged to a single genus and circulated sporadically in several provinces, including Chungbuk, Gangwon, Jeju, and Jeonnam.
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- 2020
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19. Development of a Multiplex RT-qPCR for the Detection of Different Clades of Avian Influenza in Poultry
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Tran Bac Le, Hye Kwon Kim, Woonsung Na, Van Phan Le, Min-Suk Song, Daesub Song, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Sun-Woo Yoon
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hpai ,h5nx ,clade ,simultaneous detection ,field samples ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
Since the initial detection of H5N1, a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, in 1996 in China, numerous HPAI H5 lineages have been classified, and they continue to pose a threat to animal and human health. In this study, we developed a novel primer/probe set that can be employed to simultaneously detect pan-H5 HPAI and two clades, 2.3.2.1 and 2.3.4.4, of H5Nx viruses using reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). The sensitivity and specificity of these primer sets and probes were confirmed with a number of different subtypes of influenza virus and the H5-HA gene plasmid DNA. In particular, the multiplex RT-qPCR assay was successfully applied to the simultaneous detection of H5 HPAI and different virus clades in clinical field samples from a poultry farm. Therefore, this multiplex assay and a novel detection primer set and probes will be useful for the laboratory diagnosis and epidemiological field studies of different circulating H5 HPAI virus clades in poultry and migratory wild birds.
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- 2020
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20. Characterization of an Oleaginous Unicellular Green Microalga, Lobosphaera incisa (Reisigl, 1964) Strain K-1, Isolated From a Tidal Flat in the Yellow Sea, Republic of Korea
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Seungki Lee, Se Ra Lim, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Ji Hyung Kim
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microalgae ,Lobosphaera incisa K-1 ,arachidonic acid ,polyunsaturated fatty acids ,biotechnological application ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
Microalgae are considered as sustainable resources for biofuel production. However, recently the focus on microalgal research has shifted toward the investigation of high-value metabolites for potential pharmaceutical and nutritional applications. Herein, we report the identification of a novel oleaginous green microalga isolated from the Yellow Sea in Korea. We also describe the morphological, molecular, and biochemical characteristics of this microalga. On the basis of microscopic and genetic analyses, the isolate was classified as Lobosphaera incisa (the strain was designated as K-1), and molecular phylogeny revealed that the isolate distinctly differed from the other known L. incisa strains. The microalga could be cultivated in various commercial culture media under a relatively broad range of pH and temperature conditions. We also did a rough and detailed estimation of the different cellular components in the microalga. The composition of arachidonic acid (C20:4ω6) in the lipids of L. incisa strain K-1 was relatively high, similar to that in other strains, however, the K-1 strain had higher proportions of the ω3 series of fatty acids (FAs), including α-linolenic acid (C18:3ω3) and eicosapentaenoic acid (C20:5ω3), highlighting its uniqueness and strong potential for biotechnological application. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the isolation of L. incisa from Korea as well as from a marine environment; this novel strain might be useful for the production of high-value ω3 and ω6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).
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- 2018
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21. Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of the common dolphin Delphinus delphis (Cetacea: Delphinidae)
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Kyunglee Lee, JunMo Lee, Yuna Cho, Hawsun Sohn, Young-Min Choi, Se Ra Lim, Hye Kwon Kim, Sun-Woo Yoon, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Ji Hyung Kim
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delphinus delphis ,mitogenome ,phylogeny ,delphininae ,Genetics ,QH426-470 - Abstract
We report the complete mitogenome of the common dolphin, Delphinus delphis. Overall structure of the 16,387 bp mitogenome was very similar to those of other delphinid species, including the ancient D. delphis individuals. Multigene phylogeny revealed that D. delphis was most closely related to Stenella coeruleoalba, and clustered well with other species within the subfamily Delphininae.
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- 2018
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22. Shiga Toxins Induce Apoptosis and ER Stress in Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells
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Jun-Young Park, Yu-Jin Jeong, Sung-Kyun Park, Sung-Jin Yoon, Song Choi, Dae Gwin Jeong, Su Wol Chung, Byung Joo Lee, Jeong Hun Kim, Vernon L. Tesh, Moo-Seung Lee, and Young-Jun Park
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Shiga toxins ,Shiga toxin type 1 and 2 ,Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli ,hemolytic uremic syndrome ,signaling pathways ,apoptosis ,retinal pigment epithelial cells ,Medicine - Abstract
Shiga toxins (Stxs) produced by Shiga toxin-producing bacteria Shigella dysenteriae serotype 1 and select serotypes of Escherichia coli are the most potent known virulence factors in the pathogenesis of hemorrhagic colitis progressing to potentially fatal systemic complications such as acute renal failure, blindness and neurological abnormalities. Although numerous studies have defined apoptotic responses to Shiga toxin type 1 (Stx1) or Shiga toxin type 2 (Stx2) in a variety of cell types, the potential significance of Stx-induced apoptosis of photoreceptor and pigmented cells of the eye following intoxication is unknown. We explored the use of immortalized human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells as an in vitro model of Stx-induced retinal damage. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first report that intoxication of RPE cells with Stxs activates both apoptotic cell death signaling and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress response. Using live-cell imaging analysis, fluorescently labeled Stx1 or Stx2 were internalized and routed to the RPE cell endoplasmic reticulum. RPE cells were significantly sensitive to wild type Stxs by 72 h, while the cells survived challenge with enzymatically deficient mutant toxins (Stx1A− or Stx2A−). Upon exposure to purified Stxs, RPE cells showed activation of a caspase-dependent apoptotic program involving a reduction of mitochondrial transmembrane potential (Δψm), increased activation of ER stress sensors IRE1, PERK and ATF6, and overexpression CHOP and DR5. Finally, we demonstrated that treatment of RPE cells with Stxs resulted in the activation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38MAPK), suggesting that the ribotoxic stress response may be triggered. Collectively, these data support the involvement of Stx-induced apoptosis in ocular complications of intoxication. The evaluation of apoptotic responses to Stxs by cells isolated from multiple organs may reveal unique functional patterns of the cytotoxic actions of these toxins in the systemic complications that follow ingestion of toxin-producing bacteria.
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- 2017
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23. Shiga Toxins as Multi-Functional Proteins: Induction of Host Cellular Stress Responses, Role in Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Applications
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Moo-Seung Lee, Sunwoo Koo, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Vernon L. Tesh
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Shiga toxins ,Shiga toxin type 1 and 2 ,Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli ,hemolytic uremic syndrome ,signaling pathways ,cancer therapeutics ,Medicine - Abstract
Shiga toxins (Stxs) produced by Shiga toxin-producing bacteria Shigella dysenteriae serotype 1 and select serotypes of Escherichia coli are primary virulence factors in the pathogenesis of hemorrhagic colitis progressing to potentially fatal systemic complications, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome and central nervous system abnormalities. Current therapeutic options to treat patients infected with toxin-producing bacteria are limited. The structures of Stxs, toxin-receptor binding, intracellular transport and the mode of action of the toxins have been well defined. However, in the last decade, numerous studies have demonstrated that in addition to being potent protein synthesis inhibitors, Stxs are also multifunctional proteins capable of activating multiple cell stress signaling pathways, which may result in apoptosis, autophagy or activation of the innate immune response. Here, we briefly present the current understanding of Stx-activated signaling pathways and provide a concise review of therapeutic applications to target tumors by engineering the toxins.
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- 2016
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24. Potential for transmission of naturally mutated H10N1 avian influenza virus to mammalian hosts and causing severe pulmonary disease.
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Zanin, Mark, Le, Tran Bac, Woonsung Na, Jung-Ah Kang, Hyung-Jun Kwon, Jaehyun Hwang, Eul Hae Ga, Sook-San Wong, Hae-Jin Cho, Daesub Song, Hye Kwon Kim, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Sun-Woo Yoon
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AVIAN influenza A virus ,LUNG diseases ,WATER birds ,PATHOLOGY ,SIALIC acids ,BIRD food - Abstract
Subtype H10 avian influenza viruses (AIV) are distributed worldwide in wild aquatic birds, and can infect humans and several other mammalian species. In the present study, we investigated the naturally mutated PB2 gene in A/aquatic bird/South Korea/SW1/2018 (A/SW1/18, H10N1), isolated from wild birds during the 2018-2019 winter season. This virus was originally found in South Korea, and is similar to isolates from mainland China and Mongolia. It had low pathogenicity, lacked a multi-basic cleavage site, and showed a binding preference for a2,3-linked sialic acids. However, it can infect mice, causing severe disease and lung pathology. SW1 was also transmitted by direct contact in ferrets, and replicated in the respiratory tract tissue, with no evidence of extrapulmonary spread. The pathogenicity and transmissibility of SW1 in mouse and ferret models were similar to those of the pandemic strain A/California/04/2009 (A/CA/04, H1N1). These factors suggest that subtype H10 AIVs have zoonotic potential and may transmit from human to human, thereby posing a potential threat to public health. Therefore, the study highlights the urgent need for closer monitoring of subtype H10 AIVs through continued surveillance of wild aquatic birds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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25. Recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses in South Korea.
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Hye Kwon Kim, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Sun-Woo Yoon
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AVIAN influenza vaccines , *DISEASE outbreaks - Abstract
Outbreaks of H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) have caused economic loss for the poultry industry and posed a threat to public health. In South Korea, novel reassortants of HPAIVs such as H5N6 and H5N8 had been circulating in poultry. Here, we will discuss the identity of recent novel reassortants of Korean H5 HPAIVs and the recent advances in vaccine development, which will be useful for controlling HPAIV transmission in poultry and for effectively preventing future epidemics and pandemics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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26. Attenuation of the virulence of a recombinant influenza virus expressing the naturally truncated NS gene from an H3N8 equine influenza virus in mice.
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Woonsung Na, Kwang‑Soo Lyoo, Sun‑Woo Yoon, Minjoo Yeom, Bokyu Kang, Hyoungjoon Moon, Hye Kwon Kim, Dae Gwin Jeong, Jeong‑Ki Kim, and Daesub Song
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Equine influenza virus (EIV) causes a highly contagious disease in horses and other equids. Recently, we isolated an H3N8 EIV (A/equine/Kyonggi/SA1/2011) from a domestic horse in South Korea that exhibited symptoms of respiratory disease, and found that the EIV strain contained a naturally mutated NS gene segment encoding a truncated NS1 protein. In order to determine whether there was an association between the NS gene truncation and viral virulence, a reverse genetics system was applied to generate various NS gene recombinant viruses using the backbone of the H1N1 A/Puerto Rico/8/1934 (PR/8) virus. In a mouse model, the recombinant PR/8 virus containing the mutated NS gene of the Korean H3N8 EIV strain showed a dramatically reduced virulence: it induced no weight loss, no clinical signs and no histopathological lesions. However, the mice infected with the recombinant viruses with NS genes of PR/8 and H3N8 A/equine/2/Miami/1963 showed severe clinical signs including significant weight loss and 100% mortality. In addition, the levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokines; IL-6, CCL5, and IFN-γ, in the lungs of mice infected with the recombinant viruses expressing a full-length NS1 were significantly higher than those of mice infected with the virus with the NS gene from the Korean H3N8 EIV strain. In this study, our results suggest that the C-terminal moiety of NS1 contains a number of virulence determinants and might be a suitable target for the development of a vaccine candidate against equine influenza. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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27. Shiga Toxins as Multi-Functional Proteins: Induction of Host Cellular Stress Responses, Role in Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Applications.
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Lee, Moo-Seung, Sunwoo Koo, Dae Gwin Jeong, and Tesh, Vernon L.
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Shiga toxins (Stxs) produced by Shiga toxin-producing bacteria Shigella dysenteriae serotype 1 and select serotypes of Escherichia coli are primary virulence factors in the pathogenesis of hemorrhagic colitis progressing to potentially fatal systemic complications, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome and central nervous system abnormalities. Current therapeutic options to treat patients infected with toxin-producing bacteria are limited. The structures of Stxs, toxin-receptor binding, intracellular transport and the mode of action of the toxins have been well defined. However, in the last decade, numerous studies have demonstrated that in addition to being potent protein synthesis inhibitors, Stxs are also multifunctional proteins capable of activating multiple cell stress signaling pathways, which may result in apoptosis, autophagy or activation of the innate immune response. Here, we briefly present the current understanding of Stx-activated signaling pathways and provide a concise review of therapeutic applications to target tumors by engineering the toxins. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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28. Exploring binding sites other than the catalytic core in the crystal structure of the catalytic domain of MKP-4.
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Dae Gwin Jeong, Tae Sung Yoon, Suk-Kyeong Jung, Byoung Cheol Park, Hwangseo Park, Seong Eon Ryu, and Seung Jun Kim
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BINDING sites , *PHOSPHATASES , *CRYSTALS , *MALTOSE , *CARRIER proteins - Abstract
The article discusses a research study on other binding sites in the crystal structure of map kinase phosphatase 4 (MKP-4) catalytic domain. Researchers cloned and subcloned the MKP-4C residues from human kidney that contain maltose-binding protein (MBP), collected the data on crystallization and proceeded with the molecular-replacement method and virtual screening. Results showed that one MKP-4C molecule was in the assymetric unit with no indication of oligometric interaction in the crystal.
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- 2011
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29. Crystal structure of ED-Eya2: insight into dual roles as a protein tyrosine phosphatase and a transcription factor.
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Suk-Kyeong Jung, Dae Gwin Jeong, Chung, Sang J., Jae Hoon Kim, Byoung Chul Park, Tonks, Nicholas K., Seong Eon Ryu, and Seung Jun Kim
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PROTEINS , *PROTEIN-tyrosine phosphatase , *MORPHOGENESIS , *TRANSCRIPTION factors , *CATALYSIS , *HALOACID dehalogenase , *KIDNEY diseases - Abstract
Eya proteins are transcription factors that play pivotal roles in organ formation during development by mediating interactions between Sine Oculis (SO) and Dachshund (DAC). Remarkably, the transcriptional activity of Eya proteins is regulated by a dephosphorylating activity within its Eya domain (ED). However, the molecular basis for the link between catalytic and transcriptional activities remains unclear. Here we report the first description of the crystal structure of the ED of human Eya2 (ED-Eya2), determined at 2.4-Å resolution. In stark contrast to other members of the haloacid dehalogenase (HAD) family to which ED-Eya2 belongs, the helix-bundle motif (HBM) is elongated along the back of the catalytic site. This not only results in a structure that accommodates large protein substrates but also positions the catalytic and the SO-interacting sites on opposite faces, which suggests that SO binding is not directly affected by catalytic function. Based on the observation that the DAC-binding site is located between the catalytic core and SO binding sites within ED-Eya2, we propose that catalytic activity can be translated to SO binding through DAC, which acts as a transcriptional switch. We also captured at two stages of reaction cycles-acylphosphate intermediate and transition state of hydrolysis step, which provided a detailed view of reaction mechanism. The ED-Eya2 structure defined here serves as a model for other members of the Eya family and provides a framework for understanding the role of Eya phosphatase mutations in disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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30. Synapse formation regulated by protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor T through interaction with cell adhesion molecules and Fyn.
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So-Hee Lim, Seok-Kyu Kwon, Myung Kyu Lee, Jeonghee Moon, Dae Gwin Jeong, Eunha Park, Seung Jun Kim, Byung Chul Park, Sang Chul Lee, Seong-Eon Ryu, Dae-Yeul Yu, Bong Hyun Chung, Eunjoon Kim, Pyung-Keun Myung, and Jae-Ran Lee
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SYNAPSES ,PROTEIN-tyrosine kinases ,PHOSPHORYLATION ,CELL adhesion ,TYROSINE - Abstract
The receptor-type protein tyrosine phosphatases (RPTPs) have been linked to signal transduction, cell adhesion, and neurite extension. PTPRT/RPTPρ is exclusively expressed in the central nervous system and regulates synapse formation by interacting with cell adhesion molecules and Fyn protein tyrosine kinase. Overexpression of PTPRT in cultured neurons increased the number of excitatory and inhibitory synapses by recruiting neuroligins that interact with PTPRT through their ecto-domains. In contrast, knockdown of PTPRT inhibited synapse formation and withered dendrites. Incubation of cultured neurons with recombinant proteins containing the extracellular region of PTPRT reduced the number of synapses by inhibiting the interaction between ecto-domains. Synapse formation by PTPRT was inhibited by phosphorylation of tyrosine 912 within the membrane–proximal catalytic domain of PTPRT by Fyn. This tyrosine phosphorylation reduced phosphatase activity of PTPRT and reinforced homophilic interactions of PTPRT, thereby preventing the heterophilic interaction between PTPRT and neuroligins. These results suggest that brain-specific PTPRT regulates synapse formation through interaction with cell adhesion molecules, and this function and the phosphatase activity are attenuated through tyrosine phosphorylation by the synaptic tyrosine kinase Fyn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
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31. Discovery of Novel Cdc25 Phosphatase Inhibitors with Micromolar Activity Based on the Structure-Based Virtual Screening.
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Hwangseo Park, Seong Eon Ryu, Young Jae Bahn, Suk-Kyeong Jung, Dae Gwin Jeong, Sang-Hyeup Lee, Il Seo, Tae-Sung Yoon, and Seung Jun Kim
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- 2008
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32. Crystal Structure of the Major Diabetes Autoantigen Insulinoma-Associated Protein 2 Reveals Distinctive Immune Epitopes.
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Seung Jun Kim, Seong Eon Ryu, Dae Gwin Jeong, Sook Kyung Jeong, and Tae-Seong Yoon
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ISLANDS of Langerhans tumors ,PROTEINS ,DIABETES ,EPITOPES ,PROTEIN-tyrosine phosphatase ,MUTAGENESIS - Abstract
Insulinoma-associated protein-2 (IA-2) is a major autoantigen in type 1 diabetes that occurs through autoimmune-mediated β-cell destruction. We present here the crystal structure of the protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP)-like domain of human IA-2. The structure reveals a canonical PTP domain with the closed WPD loop over the active site pocket, explaining the lack of enzyme activity in the native protein. The structural interpretation of previous mutagenesis studies indicates that the B-cell epitopes are concentrated on two distinctive regions on peripheral loops of the central β-sheet surrounding T-cell epitopes within the sheet. The detailed structural information on immune epitopes provides a framework for the future development of immune intervention strategies against diabetes. Diabetes 56:41-48, 2007 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
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33. Preliminary X-ray characterization of the ribonuclease P (C5 protein) from Escherichia coli: expression, crystallization and cryoconditions.
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Choe, Hui-Woog, Dae-Gwin Jeong, Park, Jung Hee, Schlesinger, Ramona, Labahn, Jörg, Hofmann, Klaus Peter, and Büldt, Georg
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RIBONUCLEASES , *NUCLEASES , *TRANSGENE expression , *CRYSTALLIZATION , *CRYOCHEMISTRY - Abstract
The gene for Escherichia coli ribonuclease P (RNase P) protein (also known as C5 protein) and its mutant C5-Cl13A have been expressed as GST fusion proteins in E. coli at a high level. After cleavage of the fusion protein, highly purified functional C5 protein is obtained that can be crystallized with 2.5-2.6 M (NH[sub 4])[sub 2]HPO[sub 4]/(NH[sub 4])H[sub 2]PO[sub 4] pH 7.0 at room temperature. These crystals are suitable for X-ray analysis, belong to the space group P3[sub 1]21 or P3[sub 2]21 (unit-cell parameters a = b = 66.67, c = 142.09 Å) and diffract to 2.9 Å at 100 K using sorbitol and glycerol as cryoprotectants. For three molecules in the asymmetric unit a V[sub M] of 2.17 ų Da[sup -1] was calculated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2003
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34. Structure of Human FIH-1 Reveals a Unique Active Site Pocket and Interaction Sites for HIF-1 and von Hippel-Lindau.
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Cheolju Lee, Seung Jun Kim, Dae Gwin Jeong, Soon Mi Lee, and Seong Eon Ryu
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GROWTH factors , *BIOCHEMISTRY - Abstract
Describes the crystal structure of human factor inhibiting hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) (FIH-1). Monomeric and dimeric structures of FIH-1; Presence of an active site pocket and interaction sites for HIF-1 and von Hippel-Landau.
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- 2003
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35. The Tetramic Structure of Haemophilus influenza Hybrid Prx5 Reveals Interactions between Electron Donor and Acceptor Proteins.
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Seung Jun Kim, Joo Rang Woo, Young Sun Hwang, Dae Gwin Jeong, Dong Hae Shin, Kanghwa Kim, and Seong Eon Ryu
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HAEMOPHILUS diseases , *INFLUENZA , *PROTEINS , *THIOREDOXIN - Abstract
Determines the crystal structure of Haemophilus influenza hybrid Prx5 (hyPrx5) to understand the functional role of fusion between Prx and electron donor proteins as well as electron donor specificity. Tetrameric structure of hyPrx5; Prx-thioredoxin (Grx) interface.
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- 2003
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