• 한국연초학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.25-33
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• 2015

Genome walking is a par ticular application for identifying sequences of unknown genomic regions adjacent to a known region. Many genome walking methods based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are available. Even if earlier techniques suffer from low reproducibility, inefficiency, and non-specificity, improved strategies have been developed. In this study, we present an alternative strategy: the genomic DNA is digested with restriction enzymes. After cytosine overhangs at 5' ends, the fragments are ligated to linker adaptor s had guanine overhang at 3' ends. Then nested PCR is performed. The improvements in this strategy focus on two points. The first is the C tailing method using Pfu polymerase instead of the A tailing method based on nontemplate-dependent terminal transferase activity of Taq polymerase. Therefore unintended modification of target DNA can be prevented without A tailing error. The second point is the use of C/G-specific ligation had advantage in the ligation efficiency compared with A/T-specific ligation. Therefore, the C-G linker PCR method increases ligation efficiency between digested genomic DNA and adaptor DNA. As a result, the quantity of target DNA to amplify by PCR is enriched. We successfully used G-C linker PCR to retrieve flanking regions bordering the phophinothricin resistance gene in genetically modified tobacco (GMO).

• BMB Reports
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.67-71
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• 1999

We have investigated the effect of cholestasis on the closely related acyl-CoA:amino acid N-acyltransferase, benzoyltransferase, and phenylacetyltransferase activities in rat liver. Benzoyltransferase and phenylacetyltransferase activities in the liver cytosol, mitochondria, and microsome were investigated for a period of 42 d after common bile duct ligation. Both the mitochondrial and microsomal benzoyltransferases showed significant increase in their activities between the 1st and 7th day after common bile duct ligation, although the cytosolic benzoyltransferase activity did not show a significant change compared to the activities from the sham-operated control. The cytosolic phenylacetyltransferase activity showed a significant increase between the 1st and 2nd day, the mitochondrial activity showed a significant increase between the 2nd and 7th day, and microsomal activity showed a significant increase between the 1st and 7th day, respectively. Enzyme kinetic parameters of hepatic benzoyltransferase were analyzed using benzoyl coenzyme A as a substrate with the preparations from the 1st day post-ligation. Enzyme parameters of hepatic phenylacetyltransferase were also analyzed using phenylacetyl coenzyme A as a substrate with the preparations from the 2nd day post-ligation. The results indicated that although the $K_m$ values of these enzymes were about the same as the sham-operated control, the $V_{max}$ values of both enzymes increased significantly. These results, therefore, suggest that the biosynthesis of benzoyltransferase and phenylacetyltransferase has been induced in response to cholestasis.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.59-61
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• 2012

Although the mechanism of hemifacial spasm (HFS) is not yet well established, vascular compression of the facial nerve root exit zone and hyperexcitability of the facial nucleus have been suggested. We report a case of HFS in the setting of coinciding intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) of the pons and proximal ligation of the contralateral vertebral artery (VA) for the treatment of a fusiform aneurysm of the distal VA and discuss the possible etiologies of HFS in this patient. A 51-year-old male with an ICH of the pons was admitted to our hospital. Neuroimaging studies revealed an incidental fusiform aneurysm of the right VA distal to the origin of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Eight months after proximal ligation of the VA the patient presented with intermittent spasm of the left side of his face. Pre- and post-ligation magnetic resonance angiography revealed an enlarged diameter of the VA. The spasm completely disappeared after microvascular decompression.

• 약학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.181-186
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• 1998

This study was attempted to investigate the pharmacokinetics of cyclosporine (10mg/kg, oral) in rabbits with $CCI_4$ and bile duct ligation-induced hepatic disorder. The area under the curve (AUC) of blood cyclosporine concentration versus time was significantly increased ($CCI_4$-induced hepatic disorder. Elimination rate constant (Kel) was significantly decreased (p<0.05, p<0.01) in rabbits with $CCI_4$ and bile duct ligation-induced hepatic disorder. Volume of distribution (Vdss) and total body clearance (CLtot) were significantly decreased (p<0.01) in rabbits with $CCI_4$-induced hepatic disorder. But Vdss was significantly increased (p4-induced hepatic disorder were 874ng/ml and 2.71 hr, respectively. Cmax and Tmax values in rabbits with bile duct ligation were 105ng/ml and 2.834 hr, respectively. From results of this experiment. It is desirable to do therapeutic drug monitoring of cyclosporine for effective treatment when the cyclosporine is administered to patients with liver disorder m clinical practice.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.123-130
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• 2003

배경: 공압식 심실보조기의 실험을 위한 심부전 모델을 개발하는 데 있어서 사람의 심장구조와 유사하고 저렴하며 일관되게 반복적으로 급성심부전을 유발할 수 있는 방법을 찾기 위해 본 연구진은 사람의 심장구조와 가장 유사하며 저렴한 돼지를 사용하여 관상동맥의 좌전하행지를 결찰하는 방법으로 급성심부전을 유발시키고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 성인의 몸무게에 해당하는 5마리의 돼지를 사용하여 전신마취 후 좌측개흉술을 통하여 심장을 노출시키고 관상동맥의 좌전하행지의 원위부에서 시작하여 근위부로 올라오면서 결찰, 재관류, 결찰의 방법으로 심부전을 유발시켰다. 각 과정의 전, 후에 좌심실확장기말기압력, 동맥압, 심박출계수를 측정하였고, 심외막 심에코도를 통하여 좌심실확장기내경, 좌심실수축기내경, 분획단축, 심구혈률을 측정하였다. 이와 같은 과정을 좌전하행지의 원위부부터 근위부까지 충분한 심부전이 달성될 때까지 반복하였으며 목표달성 후 심실보조기를 장착하여 구동시켰다. 결과: 5마리 중 3마리에서 안정적인 심부전을 달성할 수 있었으며 3마리 모두에서 심외막 심에코도상 심구혈률을 기준으로 관상동맥 결찰 전에 비하여 50% 정도의 심기능 저하를 유지 할 수 있었다. 또한 결찰, 재관류, 결찰의 방법을 통하여 심근에 대해 허혈성 전처치를 시행한 후 완전 결찰을 시행하였을 때 대동물의 관상동맥 결찰 시 흔히 발생하는 심실성 부정맥이나 심관기절에의한 심정지도 관찰되지 않았으며 병리조직학적 소견상 심근허혈을 유발시킨 좌, 우심실의 심첨부에서 중간부위까지 광범위한 허혈성 손상을 입은 심근세포들을 확인할 수 있었다. 결론: 허혈성 전처치의 개념을 관상동맥 결찰을 통한 심부전 모델에 적용하여 좌전하행지의 원위부에서부터 근위부 까지 순차적으로 결찰, 재관류, 결찰을 시도한 결과 안정적이고 반복 가능한 급성 심부전 모델을 얻을 수 있었다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2002

배경 : 관상동맥 결찰법에 의한 만성 심부전 모델은 실험 사망률이 비교적 높음에도 불구하고 임상적 연관성때문에 지속적인 연구 대상이 된다. 특히 대동물에서 만성 심부전 모델 확립은 소동물에서는 검증할 수 없는 기계 또는 생물학적 순환보조시스템의 연구분석에 대단히 유용하게 사용될 수 있다 이런 관점에서 본연구는 양에서 homonymous artery(사람의 좌전하행지에 해당)와 diagonal branch를 순차적으로 결찰 하는 방법으로 신뢰성 있는 만성 심부전 모델을 확립하고자 하였다. ·재료 및 방법: 모두 9마리의 Corridale 양을 사용하였다. 2마리 양에서 homonymous artery 와 diagonal branch를 동시에 결찰 하였고 7마리에서는 homonymous artery와 diagonal branch를 1시간 간격으로 결찰 하였다. 좌전 개흉술로 심장을 노출시킨 후 심첨부에서 기저부까지의 거리를 기준으로 하여 심첨부에서 40% 위치에서 homonymous artery를 결찰 하였다. diagonal branch는 homonymous artery와 동일한 위치에서 결찰 하였다. 관상동맥 결찰 전, homonymous artery 결찰 후,그리고 diagonal branch 추가 결찰 후 각각 동맥압, 심전도, 그리고 thermodilution catheter로 중심정맥압, 폐동맥압, 폐동맥쐐기압, 심박출량을 측정하였다. 같은 시점에 초음파 검사를 통해 좌심실 이완말기 크기, 좌심실수축말기 크기, 좌심실 구혈률, 좌심실 벽두께, 좌심실 구획단축률과 좌심실 벽운동을 분석하였다. 실험 동물은 2개월 또는 3개월 사육한 뒤 같은 분석 과정을 거친 후 희생시켰다. 실험양의 심장은 적출하여 병리조직학적 검사를 하였다. 결과 Homonymous artery 와 diagonal branch를 동시에 결찰 한 2마리는 결찰 직후 모두 사망하였다. 반면 homonymous artery 와 diagonal branch를 순차적으로 결찰 한 7마리는 모두 생존하였는데 이중 5마리는 2개월 그리고 2마리는 3개월 사육후 심장을 적출하였다. 결찰 2~3개월 후 양에서 중심정맥압, 폐동맥압, 폐동맥쐐기압, 좌심실 이완말기 및 수축말기 크기의 유의한 증가가 관찰되었다(p<0.05) 반면 homonymous artery 결찰 직후에는 동맥압의 유의한 감소(p<0.05)가 diagonal branch의 추가 결찰 후에는 동맥압, 심박출량의 감소 및 폐동맥쐐기압의 유의한 증가가 관찰되었다(p<0.05). 좌심실 벽운동은 결찰 직후부터 다양한 정도의 anteroseptal akinesia또는 dyskinesia가 관찰되었다. 적출 심장의 병리 분석 결과 주위와 잘 구별되는 섬유화 경색 부위가 관찰되었다. 결론: 양에서 homonymous artery와 diagonal branch를 순차적으로 결찰하는 방법으로 신뢰성 있는 만성 심부전 모델을 확립할 수 있었다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.367-370
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• 1999

While oral and maxillofacial surgery such as orthognathic surgery, TMJ surgery is in progress, there always exists a risk of bleeding from maxillary artery, and this perplexes the surgeon in operation. In case of massive bleeding, it is mostly very difficult or even impossible to take an immediate action in order to stop bleeding. Even when hemostasis is possible by applying such methods as the use of local hemostatics, pressing, electrocoagulation or direct ligation, there is a high risk of secondary bleeding. Therefore, in case there is bleeding from maxillary artery, it is the best to restrain bleeding completely either by the ligation of the artery in bleeding in operation fields or by the ligation of the external carotid artery.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권11호
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• pp.989-993
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• 1995

Patent ductus arteriosus in adult is frequently complicated with aneurysm, calcification and pulmonary hypertension. Therefore, surgical treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in adult has some differences from that of infants and children. We have experienced 25 cases of adult patent ductus arteriosus from July 1983 to December 1994. Mean age of the patients was 26.6 years[16-59 years . There were 12 males and 13 females. Exertional dyspnea was the most frequent clinical manifestation. Pulmonary hypertension was present in eight patients. Ligation was done in 20 cases and surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass was done in 5 cases. There was one hospital death, which had a 5x5cm sized main pulmonary artery aneurysm and was operated under cardiopulmonary bypass. Recanalization occured in one patient who received Teflon-felt supported ligation. Although one case of recannalization after ligation was present, we believed the fact that ligation was safe and simple method of operation in adult patent ductus arteriosus without calcification and aneurysm.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.439-443
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• 2013

Background: The surgically created arteriovenous fistula has recently been recommended as the best available angioaccess for hemodialysis. Therefore, in this study, we carried out a clinical analysis on surgical procedures in the ligation and division of a distal vein to achieve similar effects as those of vein end-to-arterial side after side-to-side anastomosis. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of 113 patients who came for an outpatient clinic follow-up to the department of internal medicine of our hospital; these patients were among the 125 patients who underwent radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula (side-to-side anastomosis with distal vein ligation and division) in our hospital in the period from January 2006 to December 2010. Results: The patency rate showed no statistical significance with respect to sex (p=0.775), age (p=0.775), hypertension (p=0.262), diabetes (p=0.929), and cardio-neurovascular disease (p=0.717). Patency rates were 96% for the first month, 93% for the first year, and 90% for the second year for the radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula (side-to-side anastomosis with distal vein ligation and division) performed on the wrist. Conclusion: The patency rates revealed favorable results and few postoperative complications as compared to those of previous reports. Therefore, radiocephalic fistula using side-to-side anastomosis with distal cephalic vein ligation is considered a recommendable surgical procedure in the distal part for the hemodialysis of CRF patients.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.2533-2539
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• 2014

Aim: To take a deeper insight into the relationship between the root of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) and the autonomic nerve plexuses around it by cadaveric anatomy and explore anatomical evidence of autonomic nerve preservation in high ligation of the IMA in laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer. Methods: Anatomical dissection was performed on 11 formalin-fixed cadavers and 12 fresh cadavers. Anatomical evidence-based autonomic nerve preservation in high ligation of the IMA was performed in 22 laparoscopic curative resections of colorectal cancer. Results: As the upward continuation of the presacral nerves, the bilateral trunks of SHP had close but different relationships with the root of the IMA. The right trunk of SHP ran relatively far away from the root of IMA. When the apical lymph nodes were dissected close to the root of the IMA along the fascia space in front of the anterior renal fascia, the right trunk of SHP could be kept in suit under the anterior renal fascia. The left descending branches to SHP constituted a natural and constant anatomical landmark of the relationship between the root of IMA and the left autonomic nerves. Proximal to this, the left autonomic nerves surrounded the root of the IMA. Distally, the left trunk of the SHP departed from the root of IMA under the anterior renal fascia. When high ligation of the IMA was performed distal to it, the left trunk of SHP could be preserved. The distance between the left descending branches to SHP and the origin of IMA varied widely from 1.3 cm to 2.3 cm. Conclusions: The divergences of the bilateral autonomic nerve preservation around the root of the IMA may contribute to provide anatomical evidence for more precise evaluation of the optimal position of high ligation of the IMA in the future.