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Lactobacillus sakei Lipoteichoic Acid Inhibits MMP-1 Induced by UVA in Normal Dermal Fibroblasts of Human

  • You, Ga-Eun;Jung, Bong-Jun;Kim, Hye-Rim;Kim, Han-Geun;Kim, Tae-Rahk;Chung, Dae-Kyun
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.23 no.10
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    • pp.1357-1364
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    • 2013
  • Human skin is continuously exposed to ultraviolet (UV)-induced photoaging. UVA increases the activity of MMP-1 in dermal fibroblasts through mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), p38, signaling. The irradiation of keratinocytes by UVA results in the secretion of the inflammatory cytokine, tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$), and the stimulation of MMP-1 in normal human dermal fibroblasts (NHDFs). Lipoteichoic acid (LTA) is a component of the cell wall of gram-positive Lactobacillus spp. of bacteria. LTA is well known as an anti-inflammation molecule. LTA of the bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum has an anti-photoaging effect, but the potential anti-photoaging effect of the other bacteria has not been examined to date. The current study showed that L. sakei LTA (sLTA) has an immune modulating effect in human monocyte cells. Our object was whether inhibitory effects of sLTA on MMP-1 are caused from reducing the MAPK signal in NHDFs. It inhibits MMP-1 and MAPK signaling induced by UVA in NHDFs. We also confirmed effects of sLTA suppressing TNF-${\alpha}$ inducing MMP-1 in NHDFs.

The Incidence and Clinical Significance of Fenestrations in the Horizontal Segment of the Anterior Cerebral Artery Detected by Conventional Angiography and Magnetic Resonance Angiography

  • Kim, Tae-Ho;Lee, Hyun-Koo;Rhee, Jong-Joo;Lee, Seung-Jun;Lee, Chae-Heuck;Kim, Myoung-Soo
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.40 no.2
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    • pp.74-78
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    • 2006
  • Objective : We examined the incidence of fenestration in the proximal segment of the anterior cerebral artery[ACA] and reviewed its clinical significance. Methods : Cerebral angiography was performed in 843 patients and magnetic resonance angiography[MRA] in 1,787; all patients had, or were suspected to have, cerebrovascular disease. We subsequently reviewed the angiography and MRA data. Results : Fourteen patients [six men and eight women, $35{\sim}81$ years of age, median age = 67 years] had proximal ACA fenestrations. Three of the 843 patients [0.36%] undergoing cerebral angiography had fenestrations of proximal ACA as did eleven of the 1,787 MRA patients [0.62%]. Seven fenestrations were located on the right side and seven fenestrations were located on the left side. The fenestrated ACA in one patient was associated with a saccular aneurysm at its proximal end. None of the 120 patients who underwent both conventional cerebral angiography and cranial MRA showed fenestration of proximal ACA. Conclusion : Although fenestration of ACA has little clinical significance, knowledge and recognition of this condition is important in the interpretation of cerebral images, especially during neurosurgical procedures.

Hydrological Analysis of Lateral Inflow (측방유입의 수문학적 해석)

  • Kim, Hayoung;Park, Changyeol;Yoo, Chulsang
    • 한국방재학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2011.02a
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    • pp.200-200
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    • 2011
  • 실제 유역에서 지류유입량(tributary inflow)의 형태로든 사면류의 형태로든 측방유입은 반드시 존재한다. 측방유입이 하도의 지배적인 흐름이 되는 경우 이는 유출수문곡선의 종거값과 형태를 변화시키는데 중요한 역할을 하게 된다. 따라서 측방유입의 형태를 저류상수 및 집중시간과 같은 수문학적 특성으로 적절하게 표현할 수 있다면, 전체 유역 내에서 측방유입의 지체효과 및 저류효과를 파악하는데 크게 기여하게 된다. 측방유입과 관련된 선행연구들을 살펴보면, Saint-Venant 방정식을 근간으로 하는 연구가 주를 이루고, Muskingum 하도추적모형 또는 Muskingum-Cunge 하도추적 모형을 확장한 연구가 나머지 부분을 차지한다(Hayami, 1951; Dooge et al. 1982). 지금까지 수행된 대다수의 연구들은 수치해석적으로 측방유입의 유출량을 모의하거나 혹인 관측값이 존재하는 경우 역으로 측방유입의 특성을 유추한 것들로 다소 복잡하고, 관측값이 존재하지 않는 경우에는 적용이 어려운 문제점을 가지고 있다. 그러나 유역의 물리적인 특성과 주하도의 특성만을 이용하여 측방유입의 특성을 대략적으로 유추하는 것이 가능하다면, 전체유역과 각 소유역의 관계는 전체유역의 물리적인 특성과 주하도의 수문학적 특성만으로 충분히 파악할 수 있게 된다. 다시 말해 유역분할 시 각 소유역 사이의 관계를 고려하여 전체유역의 유출량을 파악하는 것이 가능해진다. 이에 본 연구에서는 Muskingum 하도추적모형을 재해석한 순간단위도를 이용하여 측방유입의 수문학적 해석을 시도하였다. 대상유역으로는 격자형태의 사각형과 삼각형 유역을 임의로 가정하였으며, 각각의 유역에서의 순간단위도를 선형하천모형과 선형저수지모형의 합으로 유도하였다. 이때 저류상수는 하도길이와 비례한다는 가정을 바탕으로 사각형과 삼각형 유역에서의 저류상수 및 집중시간을 유도하였다. 특히 유역 출구에서 최원점에 위치한 격자에서 유출이 발생시간을 집중시간으로 가정하였으며, 이 시점에서의 종거값과 기울기를 이용하여 저류상수를 유도하였다. 그 결과, 선형하천과 선형저수지모형 각각은 집중시간과 저류상수로 특징지어짐을 알 수 있었으며, 결정된 측방유입의 저류상수 및 집중시간이 적절한 것을 확인하였다. 이러한 결과는 향후 대유역에서 유역분할의 효과뿐만 아니라 홍수량 할당문제를 입증하는데 크게 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

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The Review of Parkinson's Disease(PD) for Physical Therapist (파킨슨 질환에 대한 문헌적 고찰)

  • Kim, Jin-Ung;Ghang, Goon-Yong;Bae, Soo-Chan
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.73-87
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    • 2002
  • Parkinson's disease(PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the functioning of the basal ganglia, a brain area that contributes to the control of movement. The disease is caused by the death of nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine, a chemical messenger. The cells affected usually produce a neurotransmitter(a chemical that transmits nerver impulses) called dopamine, which acts with acetylcholine, another neurotransmitter, to fine-tune muscle control. In Parkinson's disease, the level of dopamine relative to acetylcholine is reduced, adversely affecting muscle control. When the supply of dopamine is depleted, the function of the basal ganglia is disrupted and its ability to control movement deteriorates. The result is that PD patients experience moderate rigidity, difficulty in initiating movements and slowness in executing them, and a rhythmical tremor at rest. Although the cause of Parkinson's disease is not known, genetic factors may be involved. About 3 in 10 people with the disorder have an affected family member. About 1 in 100 people over the age of 60 in the US have Parkinson's disease. And Parkinson's disease is slightly more common in men. The course of the disease is variable, but drugs may be the best effective in treating the symptoms and improving quality of life. But, The doctor may arrange physical therapy to help with physical mobility problems. It is important to continue to exercise and take care of your general health. Try to take a walk each day. Stretching exercises can help you maintain your strength and mobility. So, This papers will serve about the information of PD for clinical physical therapist. Finally, The aim of review is increasing approach method and technique for PD patients by the view of physical therapy.

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Animals Physical Therapy (동물물리치료)

  • Kim, Jin-Ung;Bae, Soo-Chan
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.45-55
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    • 2002
  • This article review the animals physical therapy. It is so called veterinary physical therapy. The animals physical therapist is working to physical therapy for animals in veterinary clinical field. The veterinary medicine has not veterinary rehabilitation medicine or physical therapy for animals, also physical therapy field in Korea. So, This research will explain about animals physical therapy of Korea and other countries' by journals and internet information and suggest the future of the animals physical therapist. Finally, The veterinary physical therapy is not used to veterinary clinical field in now. But, The veterinary physical therapy will desire to the view of medical serve and economy by the host of animals and clinical veterinarian the future. Animal physical therapy is a new and rapidly developing field of health care for animals. The benefits of physical therapy have long been recognized in humans. More recently, work in the veterinary field has shown the same benefits of physical therapy to be true for animal patients. Performing orthopaedic or neurological surgery, or fitting a human patient with a cast or splint, and then discharging the patient is an outdated approach. In such cases, physical therapy is clearly warranted. Similarly, recent research has shown that post-surgical rehabilitation and therapy after injuries significantly improves the functional outcomes for animals. Physical Therapy is a healthcare profession directed at evaluating, restoring and maintaining physical function and movement. Working with the owner, veterinarian and often other healthcare professionals, a physiotherapist helps your animal to achieve and maintain optimal health and well-being. Equipped with a specialized university Bacheloriate education and intensively educated in Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, Histology, Neurology, and Pathology, PT's are able to assess, diagnose and treat movement and function. Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation are recognized sciences applied to both humans and animals. The goals of physiotherapy are to relieve pain, restore range of motion/movement, improve function, prevent injuries and expand the physical potential of the patient. Once in the field, physical therapists actively continue their education to keep up to date on the latest treatments and technologies. Via continuing education courses, physiotherapists can learn how to apply their unique and specialized knowledge to other animal species.

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The activation Energy of the Niobium donor in n-type TiO2 film grown by Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD 기법으로 성장된 n형 TiO2에서 Nb 도너의 활성화 에너지)

  • Bae, Hyojung;Ha, Jun-Seok;Park, Seung Hwan
    • Journal of the Microelectronics and Packaging Society
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.41-44
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    • 2014
  • In this paper, we will investigate the activation energies of Nb for $TiO_2$ using Hall effect measurement and photoluminescence (PL) system. Nb-doped $TiO_2$ thin film was grown on $SrTiO_3$ substrate by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique. After measurements, activation energies of niobium donor were 14.52 meV in Hall effect measurement, and 6.72 meV in PL measurement, respectively. These results showed different tendencies which are measured from the samples with acceptor materials. Therefore, it is thought that more research on activation energies for dopants of shallow donor level is expected.

Expressive characteristics of make-up based on genderless fashion design in the 2020 S/S collection (2020 S/S 컬렉션에 나타난 젠더리스 패션 디자인에 따른 메이크업 표현 특성)

  • Choi, Ji-Eun;Moon, Yun-Kyeong
    • Journal of the Korea Fashion and Costume Design Association
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.71-85
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    • 2020
  • The purpose of this study was to study the beauty-coordination characteristics of Genderless fashion, which is emerging as a new trend by analyzing the trend in the latest collection and classify the resulting expression characteristics of make-up. Methods and scope of the study were based on collections published in the 2020 S/S season and 35 out of 84 designers with design elements were selected to analyze the garments most likely to be genderless. The characteristics of the expression of the genderless derived through this analysis were classified into compromise, androgyny, sensuality, exaggeration, enjoyment, and historicity. Compromise was the highest, and the lowest was for enjoyment of the classifications. The designer's work according to the characteristics of each expression shows that the pieces by Saint Laurent were the highest in compromise, sensuality, and historicity, and the pieces by Maison Margiela were the highest in androgyny while Balenciaga was the highest in exaggeration and enjoyment. Compromise represented a mixture of discord, such as incongruous bonding and coloring of heterogeneous materials, and androgyny led to the use of silhouettes and colors, with sensuality utilizing see-through material and incision lines allowing for physical exposure. Exaggeration intentionally destroyed the existing concept by breaking the overall balance of the human body through the enlargement of certain parts of the body, while enjoyment showed unexpectedness by destroying the line and sides of the garment. Lastly, historicity was analyzed for its retro design that transcends time and space with regional cultural and period characteristics.

Clustering of craniofacial patterns in Korean children with snoring

  • Anderson, Stephanie Maritza;Lim, Hoi-Jeong;Kim, Ki-Beom;Kim, Sung-Wan;Kim, Su-Jung
    • The korean journal of orthodontics
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    • v.47 no.4
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    • pp.248-255
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    • 2017
  • Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the craniofacial patterns of Korean children with snoring and adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) could be categorized into characteristic clusters according to age. Methods: We enrolled 236 children with snoring and ATH (age range, 5-12 years) in this study. They were subdivided into four age groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 years. Based on cephalometric analysis, the sagittal and vertical skeletal patterns of each individual were divided into Class I, II, and III, as well as the normodivergent, hypodivergent, and hyperdivergent patterns, respectively. Cluster analysis was performed using cephalometric principal components in addition to the age factor. Results: Three heterogeneous clusters of craniofacial patterns were obtained in relation to age: cluster 1 (41.9%) included patients aged 5-8 years with a skeletal Class I or mild Class II and hyperdivergent pattern; cluster 2 (45.3%) included patients aged 9-12 years with a Class II and hyperdivergent pattern; and cluster 3 (12.8%) included patients aged 7-8 years with a Class III and hyperdivergent pattern. Conclusions: This study found that the craniofacial patterns of Korean children with snoring and ATH could be categorized into three characteristic clusters according to age groups. Although no significantly dominant sagittal skeletal discrepancy was observed, hyperdivergent vertical discrepancy was consistently evident in all clusters.

Urban Runoff Model Based on the Watershed and Channel Flood Routing Methods (유역(流域) 및 하도(河道) 홍수추적(洪水追跡) 방법(方法)을 결합(結合)시킨 도시하천(都市河川)의 유출해석모형(流出解析模型))

  • Wone, Seog Yeon;Yoon, Yong Nam
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.13 no.5
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    • pp.147-155
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    • 1993
  • An urban runoff model is proposed in this study, which is composed of a surface runoff model and a channel routing model. ILLUDAS is selected as the best fit model for the surface runoff computation, and the dynamic wave model using weighted four-point implicit finite difference scheme is used to perform the channel routing. The 3rd Seongbook bridge basin located in Seoul is selected as the test basin for the proposed model, and the rainfall-runoff data are collected to calibrate and verify the urban runoff model. The computed results by this model showed the fair accuracy when compared with the observed hydrographs. So the model proposed in this study could be used to compute the urban river flow as well as the outflow from the urban drainage area.

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Transforming Growth Factor-β-Induced RBFOX3 Inhibition Promotes Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition of Lung Cancer Cells

  • Kim, Yong-Eun;Kim, Jong Ok;Park, Ki-Sun;Won, Minho;Kim, Kyoon Eon;Kim, Kee K.
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • v.39 no.8
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    • pp.625-630
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    • 2016
  • The RNA-binding protein Rbfox3 is a well-known splicing regulator that is used as a marker for post-mitotic neurons in various vertebrate species. Although recent studies indicate a variable expression of Rbfox3 in non-neuronal tissues, including lung tissue, its cellular function in lung cancer remains largely unknown. Here, we report that the number of RBFOX3-positive cells in tumorous lung tissue is lower than that in normal lung tissue. As the transforming growth factor-${\beta}$ (TGF-${\beta}$) signaling pathway is important in cancer progression, we investigated its role in RBFOX3 expression in A549 lung adenocarcinoma cells. TGF-${\beta}1$ treatment inhibited RBFOX3 expression at the transcriptional level. Further, RBFOX3 depletion led to a change in the expression levels of a subset of proteins related to epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), such as E-cadherin and Claudin-1, during TGF-${\beta}1$-induced EMT. In immunofluorescence microscopic analysis, mesenchymal morphology was more prominent in RBFOX3-depleted cells than in control cells. These findings show that TGF-${\beta}$-induced RBFOX3 inhibition plays an important role in EMT and propose a novel role for RBFOX3 in cancer progression.