Biomedical subjects

Young-Soo Kwon

Publications and source records attributed to Young-Soo Kwon.

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PubMed2006

Two-dimensional transcriptome profiling: identification of messenger RNA isoform signatures in prostate cancer from archived paraffin-embedded cancer specimens.

The expression of specific mRNA isoforms may uniquely reflect the biological state of a cell because it reflects the integrated outcome of both transcriptional and posttranscriptional regulation. In this study, we constructed a splicing array to examine approximately 1,500 mRNA isoforms from a panel of genes previously implicated in prostate cancer and identified a large number of cell type-specific mRNA isoforms. We also developed a novel "two-dimensional" profiling strategy to simultaneously quantify changes in splicing and transcript abundance; the results revealed extensive covariation between transcription and splicing in prostate cancer cells. Taking advantage of the ability of our technology to analyze RNA from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues, we derived a specific set of mRNA isoform biomarkers for prostate cancer using independent panels of tissue samples for feature selection and cross-analysis. A number of cancer-specific splicing switch events were further validated by laser capture microdissection. Quantitative changes in transcription/RNA stability and qualitative differences in splicing ratio may thus be combined to characterize tumorigenic programs and signature mRNA isoforms may serve as unique biomarkers for tumor diagnosis and prognosis.

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PubMed2005

MAASE: an alternative splicing database designed for supporting splicing microarray applications.

Alternative splicing is a prominent feature of higher eukaryotes. Understanding of the function of mRNA isoforms and the regulation of alternative splicing is a major challenge in the post-genomic era. The development of mRNA isoform sensitive microarrays, which requires precise splice-junction sequence information, is a promising approach. Despite the availability of a large number of mRNAs and ESTs in various databases and the efforts made to align transcript sequences to genomic sequences, existing alternative splicing databases do not offer adequate information in an appropriate format to aid in splicing array design. Here we describe our effort in constructing the Manually Annotated Alternatively Spliced Events (MAASE) database system, which is specifically designed to support splicing microarray applications. MAASE comprises two components: (1) a manual/computational annotation tool for the efficient extraction of critical sequence and functional information for alternative splicing events and (2) a user-friendly database of annotated events that allows convenient export of information to aid in microarray design and data analysis. We provide a detailed introduction and a step-by-step user guide to the MAASE database system to facilitate future large-scale annotation efforts, integration with other alternative splicing databases, and splicing array fabrication.

Alternative Splicing↗

PubMed2005

Direct electrochemistry of hemoglobin immobilized on gold electrode by Langmuir-Blodgett technique.

In this research, we reported a novel method of forming hemoglobin (Hb)-linoleic acid (LA) Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) monolayer by spreading Hb solution directly onto the subphase covered with a layer of LA. This method is suitable for preparing electrochemical devices with protein-lipid LB film because almost no protein adsorbed on electrode surface before protein-lipid film transferred from air-water interface to electrode, which ensured better electrode activity. The compressibility of Hb-LA monolayer was used to character the phase transition during compression process. Optimal experimental conditions were obtained by analyzing pressure-time, pressure-area and pressure-compressibility curves. The direct electrochemistry of Hb, which was immobilized on Au electrode surface incorporated with LA layer by LB method, was investigated using cyclic voltammetry for the first time. The electrode modified with Hb-LA LB film holds high electrochemical activity and shows a fast direct electron transfer of Hb. Redox peak currents increased linearly with the increase of scan rate, indicating a surface-controlled electrode process. The electron transfer rate constant was 2.68+/-0.45 s-1. As a target of this research, this work provides a new way to prepare biomimetic film and biosensor.

Biosensing Techniques↗