• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.597-608
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• 2005

The aim of this study is to determine whether full-mouth disinfection therapy(FMT) in our clinical setting would show better improvement of clinical parameters than partial mouth disinfection therapy(PMT) in chronic periodontitis and aggressive periodontitis patients. Among 12 patients, 6 were treated FMT and other 6 were treated PMT. Clinical parameters were calculated 3 months and 6 months after initial therapy. 1. There were no statistically significant differences between FMT and PMT in the reduction rate of bleeding on probing after 3 months, 6 months 2. Initial probing depth was 4-6mm, the mean probing depth after 3 months was 2.2mm vs 2.5mm(FMT vs PMT), after 6 months was 2.4mm vs 2.8mm. This was significantly lower in the FMT groups. 3. Initial probing depth was ${\geqq}$ 7mm, the reduction rate of mean probing depth during first 3 months was 4.8mm vs 4.1mm(FMT vs PMT), and 3 to 6 months was 0.5mm vs 0.3mm. This was significantly larger in the FMT groups. 4. Initial probing depth was 4-6mm, the mean clinical attachment level after 3 months was 2.3mm vs 2.7mm(FMT vs PMT), after 6 months was 2.7mm vs 3.0mm. This was significantly lower in the FMT groups. 5. Initial probing depth was ${\geqq}$ 7mm, the reduction rate of mean probing depth during first 3 months was 4.0mm vs 3.0mm(FMT vs PMT), and 3 to 6 months was 0mm vs -0.1mm. This was significantly larger in the FMT groups. Although the results provided us with succeccful clinical improvement in aggressive periodontitis, further research is needed to prove its additional benefit in the treatment of chronic periodontitis

• 한국버섯학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.187-192
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• 2022

Wolfiporia cocos is an edible fungus commercially cultivated in Asia. To investigate metabolic changes of W. cocos mycelia under both light and dark culture conditions, gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analyses were performed. In terms of the total amount of sugars, alcohols, amino acids, organic acids, fatty acids, and purines, there no significant differences between the W. cocos mycelia cultivated under light (L) or dark (D) conditions (p < 0.05). However, there were some differences with respect to the production of particular sugars and proteins. The levels of trehalose (L: 17.2 ± 0.3% vs. D: 13.9 ± 1.6%), maltose (L: 0.9 ± 0.1% vs. D: 0.3 ± 0.1%), turanose (L: 0.7 ± 0.2% vs. D: 0.1 ± 0.1%), glutamine (L: 1.6 ± 0.3% vs. D: 0.7 ± 0.2%), and proline (L: 0.3 ± 0% vs. D: 0.1 ± 0%) were all significantly higher under light condition (p < 0.05). In contrast, the levels of galactose (L: 13.7 ± 1.2% vs. D: 17.6 ± 2.0%), aspartic acid (L: 0.6 ± 0.1 % vs. D: 0.9 ± 0.1%), cystathionine (L: 0.6 ± 0.1% vs. D: 0.8 ± 0 %), and malic acid (L: 0.7 ± 0.1% vs. D: 1.2 ± 0.1%) were higher under the dark condition. It is worth noting that the amount of pachymic acid, a pharmaceutically active compound of W. cocos, was 1.68 times greater under the light condition (p < 0.05).

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.433-439
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• 2009

This study was conducted to determine the effect of breed on the chemical composition of first (PUR1) and second (PUR2) generations of $Purun{\tilde{a}}$ young bulls, and to compare both generations with different genetic groups: CAN vs. ANG; CAR; and CHA vs. CAR. Thirty bulls were used. The animals from the PUR2 and CHA vs. CAR genetic groups featured higher (p<0.05) moisture percentage in comparison to the PUR1, CAR and CAN vs. ANG groups. The moisture percentage was similar (p>0.05) between PUR2 and CHA vs. CAR animals. The same was observed among the PUR1, CAR, CAN vs. ANG and CHA vs. CAR animals. There was no difference (p>0.05) among genetic groups for ash, total lipids and total cholesterol. The PUR1, CAR and CAN vs. ANG specimens had higher (p<0.05) crude protein percentages as compared to PUR2 and CAN vs. CAR animals. The fatty acid profile was different (p<0.05) among genetic groups. However, the percentages of SFA, MUFA, PUFA, n-6, n-3, PUFA:SFA, and n-6:n-3 were similar (p>0.05) among genetic groups.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.173-177
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• 2020

Background: Indoor air dampness microbiota (DM) is a big health hazard. Sufficient evidence exists that exposure to DM causes new asthma or exacerbation, dyspnea, infections of upper airways and allergic alveolitis. Less convincing evidence has yet been published for extrapulmonary manifestations of dampness and mold hypersensitivity syndrome). Methods: We investigated the prevalence of extrapulmonary in addition to respiratory symptoms with a questionnaire in a cohort of nurses and midwives (n = 90) exposed to DM in a Helsinki Obstetric Hospital. The corresponding prevalence was compared with an unexposed cohort (n = 45). Particular interest was put on neurological symptoms and multiple chemical sensitivity. Results: The results show that respiratory symptoms were more common among participants of the study vs. control cohort, that is, 80 vs 29%, respectively (risk ratio [RR]: 2.56, p < 0.001). Symptoms of the central or peripheral nervous system were also more common in study vs. control cohort: 81 vs 11% (RR: 6.63, p < 0.001). Fatigue was reported in 77 vs. 24%, (RR: 3.05, p < 0.001) and multiple chemical sensitivity in 40 vs. 9%, (RR: 3.44, p = 0.01), the so-called "brain fog", was prevalent in 62 vs 11% (RR: 4.94, p < 0.001), arrhythmias were reported in 57 vs. 2.4% (RR: 19.75, p < 0.001) and musculoskeletal pain in 51 vs 22% (RR: 2.02, p = 0.02) among participants of the study vs. control cohort, respectively. Conclusion: The results indicate that the exposure to DM is associated with a plethora of extrapulmonary symptoms. Presented data corroborate our recent reports on the health effects of moist and mold exposure in a workplace.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제16권10호
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• pp.1540-1544
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• 2003

This study chiefly aimed to ascertain the effect of age at weaning on caecal content characteristics, post-weaning performance and health of rabbits. A secondary aim was to study the effect of dietary restriction on performance and health of rabbits. After delivery, 30 litters of 8 pups each, were housed in separate cages. Fifteen litters were weaned 24 days from birth (group W 24) while the other 15 were weaned at 28 days (group W28). After weaning, 53 rabbits of group W24 and 56 of group W28 were fed ad libitum (group LIB), while 53 rabbits of group W24 and 57 of group W28 were restricted (group RES). All the rabbits were kept in individual cages. Fourteen other rabbits of groups W24 (7 fed ad libitum and 7 restricted) and 7 of group W28 were sacrificed to obtain data regarding caecum weight and caecal content. Age at weaning affected neither the state of health nor the final live weight. In comparison with those of group W28, the rabbits weaned at 24 days had a lower daily gain until 35 days of age but gain was higher subsequently. From the 28th day, however, the feed intake and the feed conversion ratio of the group W24 rabbits were always better than those of W28. The restricted diet until 42 days resulted in a lower weight both at 42 days (1,078 vs. 1,164 g) and at 70 days (2,192 vs. 2,294 g). Indeed, from the 42nd day, despite receiving feed ad libitum the rabbits of the restricted group continued to ingest less feed (120.8 vs. 127.2 g) than those of the ad libitum group, and had a slightly lower daily gain (39.8 vs. 40.3 g). The measurements carried out on the caecum highlighted significant differences among the groups in caecal content (33.1 vs. 31.7 vs. 25.3 g respectively for groups W24LIB, W28 and W24RES), for total volatile fatty acids (53.2 vs. 50.6 vs. 44.5 mmol/l respectively for groups W24LIB, W28and W24RES) for ammonia (7.0 vs. 7.2vs 8.8 mmol/l respectively for groups W24LIB, W28 and W24RES), for propionate (5.7 vs. 6.3 vs. 8.1% respectively for groups W24LIB, W28 and W24RES) and for propionate/butyrate (0.33 vs. 0.36 vs. 0.49 respectively for groups W24LIB, W28 and W24RES).

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제35권10호
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• pp.712-723
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• 2002

체외순환은 뇌 혈류의 변화를 유도하며 이러한 변화가 수술 후 직 간접적인 뇌 손상의 원인이 될 수도 있다. 최근 체외순환 중 뇌 혈류 변화는 동맥혈액의 이산화탄소 분압과 밀접한 관련이 있는 것으로 보고되고 있다. 본 연구는 체외순환을 이용한 심장수술시 뇌 대사에 대한 정상 탄산분압과 고 탄산분압의 임상적 영향을 비교 조사하기 위해 전향적으로 계획되었다. 대상 및 방법: 심장수술이 계획된 36명의 성인 환자들을 연구목적에 따라 무작위적으로 정상탄산분압군(Pa$CO_2$35~40 mmHg, n＝18) 혹은 고탄산분압군(Pa$CO_2$45~55 mmHg, n＝18)으로 나눈 뒤 중등도 저체온(비인두 온도 29~3$0^{\circ}C$)의 비박동성 체외순환을 실시하였다. 수술 중, 각 환자들의 중대뇌동맥 혈류속도(뇌혈류 속도), 뇌동정맥 산소함량 차, 뇌산소 추출률, 뇌산소 대사율, 뇌산소 운반율, 뇌산소운반/뇌산소대사 비율, 뇌정맥 산소 불포화도(내경 정맥구 혈액 산소 포화도$\leq$50%), 동맥혈액 및 내경정맥 혈액 가스분석 등을 평가하였고, 수술 후 신경학적 합병증(섬망증세) 발생 정도 역시 관찰하여 양 그룹간에 비교하였다. 결과 : 체외순환 동안 고탄산분압군이 정상탄산분압군에 비해 뇌혈류 속도(169.13 $\pm$ 8.32 vs 153.11 $\pm$8.98%), 뇌산소 운반율(1,911.17$\pm$250.14 vs 1,757.40$\pm$249.56), 뇌산소운반/뇌산소대사 비율(287.38$\pm$28.051 vs 246.77$\pm$25.84), 내경 정맥구 산소분압(41.66$\pm$9.19 vs 31.50$\pm$6.09 mmHg), 그리고 내경 정맥구 산소포화도(68.97$\pm$10.96 vs 58.12$\pm$12.11%) 등이 유의하게 더 높았으나 (p＝0.03), 뇌동정맥 산소함량차(3.9$\pm$0.3 vs 4.9$\pm$0.3 mL/dL), 뇌산소 추출률(0.3$\pm$0.03 vs 0.4$\pm$0.03), 뇌산소 대사율(5.8 $\pm$0.5 vs 6.8$\pm$0.6), 동맥혈 pH는 고탄산분압군이 더 낮았다(7.36$\pm$0.09 vs 7.46$\pm$0.07, p＝0.04). 체외순환 동안 뇌정맥혈 불포화를 보인 환자 수는 고탄산분압군이 정상탄산분압군 보다 유의하게 더 적었다(3명 vs 9명, p＝0.03). 수술 후 신경학적 합병증(섬망)의 지속시간 역시 고탄산분압군이 정상탄산분압군 보다 더팔았다(36시간 vs 60시간, p=0.009). 결론: 이상의 연구결과들은 심장수술 동안 고탄산분압 체외순환이 뇌대사 및 수술 후 신경학적 결과에 보다 유익한 효과를 제공해 줄 수 있음을 시사하고 있다.

• Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.115-122
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• 2011

The morphology of the two marine hypotrichous ciliates Apokeronopsis bergeri and A. ovalis, isolated from the Yellow Sea, Korea, are described based on live and protargol-impregnated specimens. It is the first time that these species have been recorded in Korea. In addition, the small subunit ribosomal RNA gene was sequenced for comparison with the public database. The genus Apokeronopsis has recently been established in the family Pseudokeronopsidae, and the two congeners of the Korean population share the following characteristics: one row of one or more buccal cirri; usually two frontoterminal cirri; midventral complex composed of two distinctly separated rows; one left and one right marginal row; number of transverse cirri, more than eight; absence of caudal cirri; two types of cortical granules. Apokeronopsis bergeri differs from A. ovalis primarily in body shape (fusiform vs. oval form), size (usually $260{\times}80{\mu}m$ vs. $160{\times}55{\mu}m$), type II cortical granules (oval vs. round shape; yellow-green vs. mostly colourless and only a few yellow-green in colour), and morphometric data (75-106 vs. 53-70 in adoral membranelles; 37-47 vs. 24-36 in frontal cirri; 9-15 vs. 1-2 in buccal cirri), as well as molecular data (2.87% of pairwise distance).

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.201-205
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• 2008

The korean government started to ban the sanitary landfill of food wastes as of 2005. The radical change of policy is primarily due to the limited landfill site, but aimed to promote not only to reduce the food waste production but also to enhance the reuse and recycle. The performance of elutriated acid fermentation to evaluate the effects of elutriating ratios was investigated. The fermenters were operated with elutriating water to food waste volumetric ratio of 2, 1, 0.5 and 0.25. Initial pH of elutriating water was set for 9 based on the pH effects study. The cumulative amounts of SCOD production rate were $0.34gSCOD/gVS_i$, $0.45gSCOD/gVS_i$, $0.26gSCOD/gVS_i$ and $0.28gSCOD/gVS_i$ with the ratios of 2, 1, 0.5 and 0.25, respectively. The cumulative productions of VFAs were 0.12 gVFAs as $COD/gVS_i$, 0.28 gVFAs as $COD/gVS_i$, 0.21 gVFAs as $COD/gVS_i$ and 0.14 gVFAs as $COD/gVS_i$ with the ratios of 2, 1, 0.5 and 0.25, respectively. The volume reduction were 58%, 52%, 45% and 47% with the ratios of 2, 1, 0.5 and 0.25, respectively.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.3183-3186
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• 2013

Purpose: The 7th edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer Staging Manual for esophageal cancer (EC) categorizes N stage according to the number of metastatic lymph nodes (LNs), irrespective of the site. The aim of this study was to determine the prognostic value of subcarinal LN metastasis in patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Methods: A retrospective analysis of 507 consecutive patients with ESCC was conducted. Potential clinicopathological factors that could influence subcarinal LN metastasis were statistically analyzed. Univariate and multivariate analyses were also performed to evaluate the prognostic parameters for survival. Results: The frequency of subcarinal LN metastasis was 22.9% (116/507). Logistic regression analysis showed that tumor length (>3cm vs ${\leq}3cm$; P=0.027), tumor location (lower vs upper/middle; P=0.009), vessel involvement (Yes vs No; P=0.001) and depth of invasion (T3-4a vs T1-2; P=0.012) were associated with 2.085-, 1.810-, 2.535- and 2.201- fold increases, respectively, for risk of subcarinal LN metastasis. Multivariate analyses showed that differentiation (poor vs well/moderate; P=0.001), subcarinal LN metastasis (yes vs no; P=0.033), depth of invasion (T3-4a vs T1-2; P=0.014) and N staging (N1-3 vs N0; P=0.001) were independent prognostic factors. In addition, patients with subcarinal LN metastasis had a significantly lower 5-year cumulative survival rate than those without (26.7% vs 60.9%; P<0.001). Conclusions: Subcarinal LN metastasis is a predictive factor for long-term survival in patients with ESCC.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제39권8호
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• pp.611-618
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• 2006

배경 : 관상동맥협착증에 동반되는 중등도의 만성 허혈성 승모판막 폐쇄부전의 경우 승모판막에 대한 수술적 치료가 필요한지에 대하여 많은 논란이 있다. 저자는 이러한 환자들을 대상으로 임상 결과를 알보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1992년 1월부터 2005년 2월까지 관상동맥 우회로 조성술을 시행 받은 환자 중 중등도의 허혈성 승모판막 폐쇄부전이 있던 44명의 환자를 대상으로 후향적 연구를 시행하였다. 승모판막 수술을 시행 받은 환자는 20명이었고 (group 1) 승모판막 수술을 시행 받지 않은 환자는 24명이었다(group 2). Group 1에서 체외심폐순환 시간이 유의하게 걸었으나 (p<0.01) 나이, 성별, 수술 전 심박출 계수, 문합한 혈관의 수 등 다른 인자는 두 group 간에 차이가 없었다. 수술 후 심초음파 시행 시기는 평균 $21.2{\pm}28.0$개월이었고 평균 추적관찰기간은 $30.1{\pm}29.6$개월이었다. 결과: 두 group 간에 수술 사망률은 유의한 차이가 없었다(group 1 vs group 2, 15.0% vs 8.3%, p=0.493). Group 1에서 group 2보다 승모판막 폐쇄부전도 ${(0.81{\pm}0.91\;vs\;1.50{\pm}0.05,\;p=0.046)}$, 폐쇄부전 정도의 경감 ${(1.75{\pm}0.93\;vs\;0.70{\pm}1.26,\;p=0.009)}$에서 차이를 보였다. 수술 후 섬박출 계수 ${(34.1{\pm}11.4%\;vs\;41.6{\pm}12.9%)}$, 좌심실 수축기 용적 ${(118.2{\pm}63.9\;ml%\;vs\;85.6{\pm}281\;ml)}$, NYHA functional class ${(2.1{\pm}0.2\;vs\;2.4{\pm}1.2)}$는 차이가 없었고, 5년에서의 생존율도 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다${(85{\pm}8%\;vs\;82{\pm}8%)}$. 수술 사망에 대한 유의한 위험 인자는 없었으며 만기 사망에 대한 위험인자는 수술 전 심방 세동이 있던 경우(p=0.042)였고 승모판막 수술의 유무는 만기 사망과 유의한 관계를 보이지 않았다. 결론: 중등도의 승모판막 폐쇄부전이 있는 경우 승모판막을 수술하는 것이 수술 후 폐쇄부전의 정도가 의미 있게 감소하였으나 생존율 및 심장 기능에 있어서는 별 차이가 없었다. 이러한 환자에서 승모판막 수술의 필요성 및 심실 기능의 향상을 위한 좀 더 전향적인 연구가 필요하리라 생각된다.