Publications by authors named "Jiyun Roh"

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a commonly used chemotherapy drug that effectively destroys cancer cells. Despite its widespread use and efficacy, it also presents considerable challenges, particularly with adverse effects on rapidly dividing normal cells, such as keratinocytes. These detrimental effects are attributed to inflammatory, oxidative, and apoptotic potentials, leading to severe skin disorders.

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Olfactory receptors (ORs) are G protein-coupled receptors primarily expressed in olfactory tissue, facilitating the perception of odors. Interestingly, they have also been detected in nonolfactory tissues such as the skin, where they regulate processes like collagen synthesis. This study aimed to analyze the promoter of the OR family 51 subfamily B member 5 (OR51B5) and identify the transcription factors that bind to it to understand the potential regulatory mechanisms for OR51B5 expression.

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Hepatic steatosis, a common liver disorder, can progress to severe conditions such as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and cirrhosis. While olfactory receptors are primarily known for detecting odorants, emerging evidence suggests that they also influence liver lipid metabolism. This study generated a mouse model with a specific knockout of olfactory receptor 23 (MOR23) to investigate its role in hepatic steatosis.

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The epidermis serves as a protective barrier against external threats and is primarily composed of keratinocytes, which ultimately form corneocytes. Involucrin, a protein integral to the cornified envelope, plays a pivotal role in preserving the functional integrity of the skin barrier. Previous studies have shown that Akt plays an important role in keratinocyte differentiation and skin barrier development.

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Glucocorticoid receptors (GRs) play a pivotal role in the stress response of the body, but overactivation can disrupt normal physiological functions. This study explores the role of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in GR activation and the associated mechanisms. We initially used the human embryonic kidney 293 cell line (HEK293) and found that cAMP enhancement, using forskolin and 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine (IBMX), did not alter glucocorticoid signaling under normal conditions, as evidenced by glucocorticoid response element (GRE) activity and the translocation of GR.

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