This study was conducted to evaluate the chemical composition and physico-chemical meat quality properties for Jeju-horse (Jeju-horse×Thoroughbred) with different fattening periods (4-, 8- and 13.5-month). In chemical composition, the moisture contents were decreased as the fattening periods increased. The fat contents were 3.78% at 4-months and they were decreased such as 70∼76% at 13.5-months whereas the protein contents increased as the fattening period increased. The cooking loss was highest (33.41%) at 4-months group and decreased after that periods, however, there was no significant difference among 3 fattening period groups. The Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBS) values were lowest at 4-months group and tended to increase as the fattening period increased. In mineral contents, the contents of Fe, Na, Zn were significantly higher for 4-month group than 8- and 13.5-month group whereas the contents of Mg were significantly lower for 4-month group than 8- and 13.5-month group (p＜0.05). The results of the amino acid composition analysis showed that cystein, methionine, threonine, serine, glutamic acid, alanine, valine, lysine, histidine, arginine contents were significantly increased and tyrosine contents were significantly decreased as the fattening period increased (p<0.05). The contents of palmitic acid (C16:0) were highest at 4-month group and they decreased as the fattening period increased (p＜0.05). The contents of oleic acid (C18:ln9) were highest at 8-month group and they were lowest at 13.5-month group. The total contents of unsaturated fatty acids were significantly higher for 13.5-month group than those for 4-month groups (p＜0.05). In conclusions, the fat contents were decreased whereas the protein, Fe, Mg contents and WHC increased as the fattening periods increased. Overall contents of amino acids increased only except several amino acids. The total contents of unsaturated fatty acids were increased as the fattening period increased, however they were not significantly different when those were fattened more than 8-month. These results indicated that longer fattening period could be more effective to enhance horse meat quality.

Biological resources including proteins, cells, and tissues were confronted with both safe and stable preservation for practical use in biotechnological industry. Particularly, cell therapy for regenerative engineering is needed to restricted regulation and accurate preservation. Therefore, this study was investigated improved conditions of mesenchymal stem cells from human umbilical cord (hUCs) or aspirated adipose tissues (hATs) for clinical cell banks. Both cells were isolated according to standard operation procedure of Hurim BioCell Inc. and analyzed the inherent characteristics in passage 4. To compare the ability of experimental groups after cryopreservation, proliferation ability using calculated values and cytomorphological patterns of each experimental step were analyzed. Also proteins such as ice-binding protein or caspase inhibitor were applied to add the preservation medium of hUCs or hATs. Result of preservation solution with 20% serum was considered a positive group. Recovery rate and expansion results showed specific dosage and cell type-dependent differences in the experimental group. Chromosomal stability and multipotency of hUCs or hATs were expressed stable pattern after cryopreservation using advanced medium. As a result, these additives could be substituted for xenogenic sources in banking of hUCs or hATs.

One of the most effective and safe therapeutic methods for treating vitiligo, mixed autologous keratinocytes (KCs) and melanocytes (MCs) cultures have been used for autologous cell transplantation. However, the present transplantation method is faced with a problem that may require a large amount of skin tissue and keratinocytes have limited culture potency. We have found previously that human adipose derived stromal cells (hASCs) from aspirated fat tissue could be used in place of KCs and sufficient amounts of hASCs for transplantation could be obtained by small amount of aspirated fat tissue. The present investigation was determined the effect of ASCs on ex vivo expansion MCs for transplantation. In addition, we examined for a preservation conditions of MCs which have reported low recovery rates and a slowdown in growth after cryopreservation. Various conditions including ASCs ratio, incubation period, and additive materials for MCs cultivation was determined to improve the expansion ability of MCs. The growth rate of MCs colony was elevated 6.85 folds compared the previous conditions. These MCs showed a specific expression of immature melanocyte protein, Trp-2, but did not express the mature melanocyte proteins and markers (c-kit, CD133, and etc.) of mesenchymal stem cells that represents in ASCs feeder. Results in cryopreservation experiments were determined a preservation medium for MCs showing an increased recovery rates after thawing. The characteristics of MCs after cryopreservation using a designed medium were indicated consistent morphology and immunophenotype. In conclusion, ASCs as a feeder could be used in place of keratinocytes for ex vivo expansion of MCs. For clinical trial for vitiligo patients, efficiency experiments in preclinical state should be followed.

Recently, human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are attracting attention as a useful source for regenerative therapy. Controlled production of cell therapy requires the establishment and management of an accurate isolation, characterization and monitoring for quality assurance of developing MSCs mediated. In this study, we were confirmed maintenance of potency of isolated and cultured human umbilical cord (hUC)-MSCs during ex vivo expansion or after cryopreservation. Expression of their cell specific marker was analyzed by flow cytometry and the differentiation potency was confirmed by guided differentiation of adipocyte, osteocyte, chondrocyte and hepatocyte after expanding over 15 doublings in vitro. Safe production of developing a cell therapy was proved by testing for microbial, mycoplasma, endotoxin, and adventitious agents. Also stability of cells in cultivation, preservation and/or differentiation was determined chromosomal assay. In developing using hUC-MSCs, cells showed an accurate isolation and stable expansion in ex vivo condition. The results of several management assay showed that the stem cell marker expression of CD31, CD34 and CD45 were under 10%, however CD90 was over 90% by FACS analysis. Any contamination and mutation in all tests weren't detected in specific points for safe or stable production of hMC-MSCs. Also the proliferation and differentiation potency maintains during in vitro culture and after cryopreservation of hUC-MSCs. These results could be used as standard methods of maintenance of hUC-MSCs for cell therapy products and clinical application.

Human mesenchymal stem cells are known that multipotent stromal cells have the ability to divide asymmetrically, differentiate into many tissue types, and modulate cellular fate or function. Previous reports have proved that direct or indirect effects of mesenchymal stem cells in damaged cells or tissue were able to contribute to regenerative remodeling. One of incurable diseases, vitiligo is a depigmenting skin disorder resulting from the loss of melanocytes in the epidermis. Although vitiligo is a common disorder with a frequency of 0.1~2% in population, it still remains incurable and recurrent. Up to now, various treatment methods has been available for vitiligo therapy. Especially, transplantation of melanocytes (MCs) cultured with keratinocytes (KCs) is well-known therapy in clinic. We have recently reported functional role of adipose-derived stromal cells (ASCs) could assist MCs growth and maintenance of immature MCs. Therefore, the present study investigated whether the influence of ASCs may be elevated a transplantation yield of MCs in vivo. Transplantation was accomplished by syringe injection or grafting after dermabrasion. The procedure of dermabrasion is a mechanically invasive skin planning method and may be to help settle adequate location of transplanted cells to therapy. To improve an efficacy of cell transplantation, various additives or conditions of ratio were compared in vivo. These data was concluded that mixture of MCs and ASCs in the determined condition was improved engraftments of melanocytes for patients with vitiligo.

A new cultivar of Dianthus caryophyllus "Deneb" was selected from the progenies of a cross "Mantovani" and "Deborah" in 1996 at the National Horticultural Research Institute, Rural Development Administration. It was finally selected in 2001 after the investigation of the characteristics for five years (1996-2001). "Deneb" was developed for a cut flower with a spray type. It has white with red edge flower color. The flower color is particularly clean and beautiful in indoor. It has a long flower stem and a long vase life. It is grown over 8℃ at night and under 25℃ at day. The cultivar was applied for a variety protection 2001 and was released to the growers and commercialized in 2002.

A new cultivar of Dianthus caryophyllus "Phoenix" was selected from the progenies of a cross "Rossini" and "Charlotte" in 1997 at the National Horticultural Research Institute, Rural Development Administration. It was finally selected in 2001 after the investigation of the characteristics for four years (1997-2001). "Phoenix" was developed for a cut flower with a spray type. It has red flower color and lots of petals. It was moderately resistant against Fusarium oxysporum. Its flower looks like a rose when the outer petals bloom. It is grown over 8℃ at night and under 25℃ at day. The cultivar was applied for a variety protection 2001 and was released to the growers and commercialized in 2002.