Publications by authors named "Dongsung Lee"

Hypoxia enhances histone methylation by inhibiting oxygen- and α-ketoglutarate-dependent demethylases, resulting in increased methylated histones. This study reveals how hypoxia-induced methylation affects histone clipping and the reorganization of heterochromatin into senescence-associated heterochromatin foci (SAHF) during oncogene-induced senescence (OIS) in IMR90 human fibroblasts. Notably, using top-down proteomics, we discovered specific cleavage sites targeted by Cathepsin L (CTSL) in H3, H2B and H4 during Raf activation, identifying novel sites in H2B and H4.

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Ramalin, a strong antioxidant isolated from Antarctic lichens, has been shown to have potential therapeutic effects in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. However, this compound is readily degraded in aqueous solutions, which restricts its development as a therapeutic agent. With a view toward addressing this problem, in this study, we modified the structure of ramalin to obtain more stable compounds and attempted to identify a derivative with the strongest neuroprotective properties.

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Recent advancements in single-cell technologies, including single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and Assay for Transposase-Accessible Chromatin using sequencing (scATAC-seq), have greatly improved our insight into the epigenomic landscapes across various biological contexts and diseases. This paper reviews key computational tools and machine learning approaches that integrate scRNA-seq and scATAC-seq data to facilitate the alignment of transcriptomic data with chromatin accessibility profiles. Applying these integrated single-cell technologies in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, reveals how changes in chromatin accessibility and gene expression can illuminate pathogenic mechanisms and identify potential therapeutic targets.

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To develop functional varieties of spp. leaves, 40 genetic resources were collected and extracted with 30% aqueous-fermented ethanol. We investigated the protective effects of extracts from 40 genetic resources of spp.

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  • The study examines the roles of the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex in learning and cognition, focusing on their molecular development through innovative genomic techniques.
  • Researchers used over 53,000 single-nucleus profiles to analyze DNA methylation and chromatin conformation changes, finding that these processes occur at different times during development.
  • The findings reveal distinct chromatin interactions in neurons versus glial cells and identify specific genetic variants associated with schizophrenia, highlighting the potential of single-cell multi-omics in understanding brain development and neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Enz_MoriL is a naturally occurring substance extracted from the leaves of Morus alba L. through enzymatic conversion. Historically, M.

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In recent years, Hi-C technology has revolutionized cancer research by elucidating the mystery of three-dimensional chromatin organization and its role in gene regulation. This paper explored the impact of Hi-C advancements on cancer research by delving into high-resolution techniques, such as chromatin loops, structural variants, haplotype phasing, and extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA). Distant regulatory elements interact with their target genes through chromatin loops.

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is widely used as a traditional medicine in Asian countries. Numerous recent studies have reported the biological activities of its secondary metabolites and extracts. In this study, a total of 14 components were isolated, including cycloolivil and 2-(3'-hydroxy-5'-ethoxyphenyl)-3-hydroxylmethyl-7-methoxy-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-carboxylic acid, which were first discovered in .

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, a flowering plant native to eastern Asia, has been reported to have neuroprotective activity. However, reports on the specific bioactive compounds in are finite. The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-neuroinflammatory and neuroprotective effects of the compounds isolated from .

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Single-cell omics technologies have revolutionized molecular profiling by providing high-resolution insights into cellular heterogeneity and complexity. Traditional bulk omics approaches average signals from heterogeneous cell populations, thereby obscuring important cellular nuances. Single-cell omics studies enable the analysis of individual cells and reveal diverse cell types, dynamic cellular states, and rare cell populations.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Fatsia japonica is a traditional medicine used to treat various diseases, including inflammation-related disorders. However, its antineuroinflammatory and neuroprotective effects remain unclear.

Aim Of The Study: We aimed to evaluate the anti-neuroinflammatory and neuroprotective effects of F.

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Neuroinflammation activated by microglia affects inflammatory pain development. This study aimed to explore the anti-inflammatory properties and mechanisms of 1,6,7-trihydroxy-2-(1,1-dimethyl-2-propenyl)-3-methoxyxanthone (THMX) from in microglia activation-mediated inflammatory pain. In RAW 264.

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Chromatin conformation reorganization is emerging as an important layer of regulation for gene expression and lineage specification. Yet, how lineage-specific transcription factors contribute to the establishment of cell type-specific 3D chromatin architecture in the immune cells remains unclear, especially for the late stages of T cell subset differentiation and maturation. Regulatory T cells (Treg) are mainly generated in the thymus as a subpopulation of T cells specializing in suppressing excessive immune responses.

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Chemical investigation of corn silk resulted in the isolation of nine secondary metabolites, including a new -kaurane diterpenoid, zeamaysditerpene A () and eight known compounds, stigmaydene A (), stigmaydene J (), stigmaydene L (), stigmane D (), demethyltorosaflavone D (), chrysoeriol 6---boivinopyranosyl-7---D-glucopyranoside (), deoxypodophyllotoxin (), and -peltatin glucoside (). Their structures were elucidated using a combination of spectroscopic methods, including 1D and 2D NMR and HRESIQTOF mass spectra. The absolute configuration of was deduced by applying electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculation method.

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Strategies for reducing inflammation in neurodegenerative diseases have attracted increasing attention. Herein, we discovered and evaluated the neuroprotective potential of fungal metabolites isolated from the Antarctic fungus Pseudogymnoascus sp. (strain SF-7351).

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  • The study examines a case of chronic atopic dermatitis (AD) with high eosinophil levels that did not improve with standard treatments, but showed improvement after using Daesiho-tang (DSHT).* -
  • The patient, who had severe symptoms, was assessed through various tests, with significant improvements in her Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) score, Dermatology Life Quality Index, and overall eosinophil count after starting DSHT.* -
  • The findings suggest that DSHT could be a viable alternative treatment option for patients with atopic dermatitis, particularly those who do not respond to conventional therapies.*
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Stem cells are the foundational cells for every organ and tissue in our body. Cell-based therapeutics using stem cells in regenerative medicine have received attracting attention as a possible treatment for various diseases caused by congenital defects. Stem cells such as induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) as well as embryonic stem cells (ESCs), mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), and neuroprogenitors stem cells (NSCs) have recently been studied in various ways as a cell-based therapeutic agent.

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  • CAR-T cells show promise in tumor treatment, but making them affordable and effective is still challenging due to issues in T cell genetic modifications.
  • This study introduces a nonviral nanoengineering method that effectively delivers functional materials into human T cells without compromising their genetic stability.
  • The new technique uses microchannel-induced cell deformation to create nanopores, enhancing the efficiency and scalability of CAR-T cell production.
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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disease that affects millions of people all over the world. The objective of this study was to evaluate the inhibitory effects of the roots of (GU) and Donkey Hide Gelatin (DHG) water extracts on DNCB-induced NC/Nga mice and TNF-α/IFN-γ treated keratinocytes or LPS-stimulated macrophages. The combined treatment using the water extracts of GU and DHG improved the skin symptom evaluation score and skin histology, with increased expression of the skin barrier proteins Claudin 1 and Sirt 1 in lesion areas.

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Throughout an individual's lifetime, genomic alterations accumulate in somatic cells. However, the mutational landscape induced by retrotransposition of long interspersed nuclear element-1 (L1), a widespread mobile element in the human genome, is poorly understood in normal cells. Here we explored the whole-genome sequences of 899 single-cell clones established from three different cell types collected from 28 individuals.

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Linderone is a major compound in and exhibits anti-inflammatory effects in BV2 cells. This study investigated the neuroprotective effects and mechanisms of linderone action in BV2 and HT22 cells. Linderone suppressed lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2, and pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.

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Compounds derived from L. () have been extensively studied and reported to be effective and safe for the prevention and treatment of various diseases, but most research has been focused on curcuminoids derived from . As neurodegenerative diseases are associated with oxidation and inflammation, the present study aimed to isolate and identify active compounds other than curcuminoids from to develop substances to treat these diseases.

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Skin is the first line of defense in the body against external stimulation and injury. Inflammation and oxidative stress in skin cells are the initiators and promoters of several skin diseases. Latifolin is a natural flavonoid isolated from T.

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