Publications by authors named "Hye-Been Kim"

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  • The genome of strain CXO-01, isolated from human saliva and kimchi, consists of a single circular chromosome measuring 2,371,631 base pairs.
  • It contains three circular plasmids, which are 20,579 bp, 4,818 bp, and 4,494 bp in size.
  • Gene analysis identified a total of 2,305 genes, with 2,157 of those being coding DNA sequences.
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, a traditional herb, is widely recognized for its pharmacologically active components, such as asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid. These components render it a highly sought-after ingredient in various industries, including cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. This study aimed to enhance the production and activity of these pharmacological constituents of using the plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium HyangYak-01 during its cultivation.

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Background: The skin microbiome is essential in guarding against harmful pathogens and responding to environmental changes by generating substances useful in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Among these microorganisms, Streptococcus is a bacterial species identified in various isolation sources. In 2021, a strain of Streptococcus infantis, CX-4, was identified from facial skin and found to be linked to skin structure and elasticity.

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A non-motile, novel actinobacterial strain, Kera-3, which is a gram-positive, aerobic, rod-shaped bacterium, was isolated from human keratinocytes on 1/10 diluted R2A agar. Whole-cell hydrolysis of amino acids revealed the presence of meso-DAP, alanine, and glutamic acid. The predominant menaquinone was MK-9 (H8), whereas the primary fatty acids were C and C ω9c.

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is a traditional herbaceous plant with numerous beneficial effects, widely known for its medicinal and cosmetic applications. Maximizing its growth can lead to beneficial effects, by focusing on the use of its active compounds. The use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) is known to be an alternative to chemical fertilizers.

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The woody Sonchus alliance, a spectacular example of adaptive radiation with six genera and approximately 31 species, is found exclusively on three Macaronesian Islands (Madeira, Canaries, and Cape Verdes) in the Atlantic Ocean. Four of the Sonchus taxa are restricted to Madeira, including shrubs and small trees at higher elevations (S. fruticosus and S.

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The skin tissue of the scalp is unique from other skin tissues because it coexists with hair, and many differences in microbial composition have been confirmed. In scalp tissues, hair loss occurs due to a combination of internal and external factors, and several studies are being conducted to counteract this. However, not many studies have addressed hair loss from the perspective of the microbiome.

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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are considered a promising nanomaterial for diverse applications owing to their attractive physicochemical properties such as high surface area, superior mechanical and thermal strength, electrochemical activity, and so on. Different techniques like arc discharge, laser vaporization, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and vapor phase growth are explored for the synthesis of CNTs. Each technique has advantages and disadvantages.

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Premise: The common sowthistle, (Asteraceae), is a globally invasive weedy species. In order to investigate its genetic diversity, population genetic structure, and evolutionary history, we developed and characterized nuclear simple sequence repeat markers (SSRs or microsatellites).

Methods And Results: Seventeen microsatellite primer pairs were developed based on the Illumina sequence data.

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  • * The researchers sequenced the complete chloroplast genome of this endemic species from the Canary Islands, which is 152,406 base pairs long and includes various genetic components.
  • * Phylogenetic analysis was conducted, confirming the species' classification within the woody alliance based on the genomic data obtained.
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Background: The ginsenoside Rg1 has been shown to exert various pharmacological activities with health benefits. Previously, we have reported that Rg1 promoted myogenic differentiation and myotube growth in C2C12 myoblasts. In this study, the effect of Rg1 on fiber-type composition and oxidative metabolism in skeletal muscle was examined.

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MyoD functions as a master regulator to induce muscle-specific gene expression and myogenic differentiation. Here, we demonstrate a positive role of Protein arginine methyltransferase 7 (Prmt7) in MyoD-mediated myoblast differentiation through p38MAPK activation. Prmt7 depletion in primary or C2C12 myoblasts impairs cell cycle withdrawal and myogenic differentiation.

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Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) have attracted significant attention for tissue engineering because of their ability to differentiate into bone cells, chondrocytes, adipocytes, and muscle cells. Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) have been considered as a potential material for tissue engineering applications due to their unique properties, such as high aspect ratio, excellent electrocatalytic activity, and biocompatibility. Here we prepared exfoliated SWCNTs layers through an ultra-sonication process in the acidic medium and evaluated their cytotoxicity using hMSCs.

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Human alveolar bone-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hABMSCs) are promising candidates for bone therapies, which have the capacity to differentiate into osteoblasts. Recently, secretion of inducible cytokines and growth factors from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has been discovered, and we also have reported the osteogenic effects of cell physical stimulation. In this study, we investigated the effects of hABMSCs-conditioned secretion media (B-CSM) on osteogenic differentiation of hABMSCs in vitro.

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