• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.433-439
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• 2006

Purpose: DNA in most cell is regularly damaged by endogenous and exogenous mutagens. Unrepaired damage resulted in apoptosis or may lead to unregulated cell growth and cancer. Inheritance of genetic variants at one or more loci results in an reduced DNA repair capacity. These polymorphisms are highly prevalent in the population, and therefore the attributable risks for cancer could be high. Several studies have documented that polymorphisms of XRCC1, XPD and XRCC3 are associated with skin cancer, especially, XRCC1 among of them has been reported frequently. So, this study involves the relationship between mutation of XRCC1 of squamous cell and basal cell cancer of the skin and risk of cancer development in Korean population. Methods: In case control study, study population (n=100, each cancer) is patients who were pathologically diagnosed as skin cancer(squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma) in Yonsei Wonju Christian Hospital and Bundang CHA General Hospital between 1998 and 2004. The samples of DNA from whom no history of premalignant skin lesion and other malignant diseases were reported belonged to the control group(n=210). Blood and tissue samples were analyzed for presence of XRCC1 Arg399Glu, Arg280His, Arg194Trp using PCR/ RFLP method. Results: For Korean, there was a significant correlation between XRCC1 Arg399Gln gene mutation and risk of basal cell carcinoma development(Arg 399Gln(GA), p=0.012, OR=2.016, 95% CI; 1.230-3.305) /Arg399Gln (AA), p=0.011, OR=1.864, 95% CI; 1.149-3.026)). And, there was also significant correlation between XRCC1 Arg194Trp and risk of skin squamous cell carcinoma development (Arg194Trp (CT+TT), p=0.041, OR=0.537, 95% CI; 0.301-0.960)). In contrast, there was no significant correlation between XRCC1 Arg280His and risk of either basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma development. Conclusions: Our result present that XRCC1 Arg399 Gln in basal cell carcinoma and XRCC1 Arg194Trp in squamous cell carcinoma have possibility of cancer risk and biomarker in Korean population. But XRCC1 Arg280 His known having cancer risk on other studies is not associated with cancer risk to squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma in Korean population.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.347-352
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• 2006

Ingrowing toenail has been treated conventionally by various surgical treatment modlities. However, none of these procedures are perfect to achieve esthetic results with low cost, recurrence, and complication rates. Although mild cases can be treated conservatively, in severe recurrent cases, surgical treatment is preferred. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of using partial matricectomy and paronychial advancement flap for correction of recurrent ingrowing toenail. Eight patients suffering from recurrent ingrowing toenail were operated using partial matricectomy and paronychial advancement flap in our department from August 2004 to August 2005. The number of recurrent episodes ranged from 2 to 5. With digital nerve block, the excision area was marked on nailplate and inflammed lateral nail fold. The horizontally designed paronychial flap considering defect size was effective for wide exposure of the neighboring germinal matrix, which is later to be completely excised or cauterized because remnant germinal matrix made postoperative spicule formation. The nailplate on the affected side was removed about 3-5 mm width longitudinally, being cautious not to damage the proximal dorsal nail fold. The same width of the sterile matrix including germinal matrix was excised longitudinally with inflammed granulation tissue and partial lateral nail fold on the affected side. The subcutaneously elevated paronychial flap was advanced to cover the defect and was anatomically sutured with 5-0 nylon sutures. We evaluated our procedure's effectiveness by examining some factors such as cosmetic results, recurrence, spicule formation, postoperative pain and duration of return to normal activities. In eight patients, no complication was observed such as recurrence, severe pain and spicule formation except for 1 case of infection. Postoperative discomfort was minimal. Average duration of return to normal activities was 12 days. Cosmetically the results were acceptable in all patients. The partial matricectomy and paronychial advancement flap for correction of recurrent ingrowing toenail were found to be technically simple, efficient procedure with a relative low recurrence rate and better cosmetic results.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.235-244
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• 2007

By comparing the proteins from the workers exposed to styrene with the ones from controls, it may be possible to identify proteins that play a role in the occurrence and progress of occupational disease and thus to study the molecular mechanisms of occupational disease. In order to find the biomarkers for assessing the styrene effects early, before clinical symptoms develop and to understand the mechanisms of adverse health effects, we surveyed 134 employees, among whom 52 workers(30 male and 22 female) were chronically exposed to styrene in 10 glass-reinforced plastic boat manufacturing factories in Korea and 82 controls had never been occupationally exposed to hazardous chemicals including styrene. The age and drinking habits and serum biochemistry such as total protein, BUN and serum creatinine in both groups were significantly different. Exposed workers were divided into three groups according to exposure levels of styrene(G1, below 1/2 TLV; G2, 1/2 TLV to TLV; G3, above TLV). The mean concentration of airborne styrene in G1 group was $10.93{\pm}11.33ppm$, and those of urinary mandelic acid(MA) and phenylglyoxylic acid(PGA) were $0.17{\pm}0.21$ and $0.13{\pm}0.11g/g$ creatinine, respectively. The mean concentration of airborne styrene in G2 and G3 groups were $47.54{\pm}22.43$ and $65.33{\pm}33.47ppm$, respectively, and levels of urinary metabolites such as MA and PGA increased considerably as expected with the increase in exposure level of styrene. The airborne styrene concentration were significantly correlated to the urinary concentration of MA(r=0.784, p=0.000) and PGA(r=0.626, p<0.001). In the 2D electrophoresis, the concentration of five proteins including complement C3 precursor, alpha-1-antitrypsin(AAT), vitamin D binding protein precursor(DBP), alpha-1-B-glycoprotein(A1BG) and inter alpha trypsin inhibitor(ITI) heavy chain-related protein were significantly altered in workers exposed to styrene compared with controls. While expression of complement C3 precursor and AAT increased by exposure to styrene, expression of DBP, A1BG and ITI heavy chain-related protein decreased. These results suggest that the exposure of styrene might affects levels of plasma proteinase, carriers of endogenous substances and immune system. In particular, increasing of AAT with the increase in exposure level of styrene can explain the tissue damage and inflammation by the imbalance of proteinase/antiproteinase and decrease of DBP, A1BG and ITI heavy chain-related protein in workers exposed to styrene is associated with dysfunction and/or declination in immune system and signal transduction

• 식물조직배양학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.29-34
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• 1994

제라니움(Pelargonium zonale hybrids, 'Pinto Scarlet') 엽조직으로부터 캘러스를 유기시킨 뒤에 이를 단세포로 만들고 여기에 세포막의 물리화학적 성질을 변화시킬 수 있는 요인들 즉 낮은 pH,고농도의 $K^{+}$ 그리고 Gh$_3$와 2,4-D를 처리한 다음 원심력을 가하여 DNA가 세포 밖으로 나을 수 있는지의 가능성을 검토했다. 음하전을 갖고 있는 DNA를 세포벽을 손상시키지 않으면서 분리해 내기 위해 사용되는 SDS의 최적농도는 300mg/L였다. pH 4.0에서 0.5 % KNO$_3$를 처리했을 경우 1,800 x g의 원심력만 가해줘도 DNA가 검출되었으나 아무런 처리도 안했을 경우는 7,300 x g가 필요했다. 또 pH 5.8 보다는 PH 4.0일때 그리고 KNO$_3$ 농도에 따라 더 많은 DNA가 이동된 것이 검출되었으며 GA$_3$는 1.5mg/L 2,4-D는 2.0 mg/L를 한시간 처리했을 때가 그 이상 또는 그 이하인 경우 보다 더 효과적이었다. 이상의 사실을 종합해 보면 원심력에 의해서 DNA를 세포벽 밖으로 유출시킬 수 있으며 수소이온과 K+ 그리고 GA$_3$나 2,4-D처리가 DNA 이동을 부가적으로 촉진시킨다고 말할 수 있다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.480-487
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• 2001

소아청소년기에는 신체적, 정신적인 불안정성으로 인해 두개악안면부의 많은 외상이 발생하며, 종종 치아 및 주위 조직의 손상과 치수의 실활로 이어진다. 치근단이 완성된 후라면 통상의 근관치료를 시행하지만, 미성숙 치근단인 경우 치근단형성술을 통한 치근단 폐쇄가 요구된다. 기존의 수산화칼슘은 생체친화성이 우수하고, 정균적인 성질로 인해 치근단형성술에 널리 사용되어 왔으나, 많은 내원횟수에 따른 환자의 협조도가 필요하고, 강도가 낮으며, 치근단이 넓은 경우 성공률이 낮아지는 단점이 있다. 이에 반하여 IRM이나 SuperEBA등을 이용한 즉일 치근단형성술의 경우, 환자의 내원은 줄일수 있으나 치근단 적용시 생체적합성에 대한 의문이 제기되어 왔다. Mineral Trioxde Aggregate(MTA)는 우수한 생체적합성과 변연폐쇄성을 그 특징으로 하며, 적절한 강도와 더불어 현재까지 근관치료 분야에서 유일하게 손상된 치근에서 백악질의 지속적 재성장을 촉진하는 물질로 알려져 있다. 본 증례에서는 넓은 치근단을 가진 수개의 실활된 미성숙 상악 영구중절치를 MTA를 이용한 즉일 치근단형성술을 시행하여 방사선투과성 및 병적인 임상증상의 감소등비교적 양호한 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권13호
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• pp.5199-5203
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• 2015

Background: Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) is associated with chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, gastric adenocarcinomas and mucosa associated tissue lymphomas. Cytotoxin associated gene A (CagA) is one of the virulence factors of H.pylori. It is hypothesized that reactive oxygen species (ROS) play roles in H.pylori associated disease especially in development of gastric adenocarcinoma. Individuals infected with H.pylori bearing CagA produce more ROS than others. 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8OHdG) is an in vitro marker of DNA damage and oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between 8OHdG level, H.pylori infection and CagA and alterations of serum 8OHdG level after H.pylori eradication. Materials and Methods: Patients admitted with dyspeptic complaints and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were assessed. H.pylori was determined from histopathology of specimens. Serum 8OHdG levels of three groups (H.pylori negative, H. pylori positive CagA negative and H.pylori positive CagA positive) were compared. Patients with H.pylori infection received eradication therapy. Serum 8OHdG levels pretreatment and posttreatment were also compared. Results: In total, 129 patients (M/F, 57/72) were enrolled in the study. Serum 8OHdG level of H.pylori negative, H. pylori positive CagA negative and H.pylori positive CagA positive groups were significantly different ($5.77{\pm}1.35ng/ml$, $5.43{\pm}1.14ng/ml$ and $7.57{\pm}1.25ng/ml$ respectively, p=0.05). Furthermore, eradication therapy reduced serum 8OHdG level ($6.10{\pm}1.54ng/ml$ vs $5.55{\pm}1.23ng/ml$, p=0.05). Conclusions: Individuals infected with H.pylori bearing CagA strains have the highest serum 8OHdG level and eradication therapy decreases the serum 8OHdG level. To the best of our knowledge this is the first study that evaluated the effect of CagA virulence factor on serum 8OHdG level and the effect of eradication therapy on serum 8OHdG levels together. Eradication of CagA bearing H.pylori may prevent gastric adenocarcinoma by decreasing ROS. 8OHdG level may thus be a good marker for prevention from gastric adenocarcinoma.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.344-350
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• 2007

한 41세 남자 환자가 충수돌기염 절제술을 받기 위하여 전신마취를 받았다. 삽관을 위해 후두경으로 보자, 난해한 기도삽관이 예상되어 유도자를 사용하였다. 기도삽관 중 돌출된 유도자가 기도를 손상시켰으며, 이에 의해 목에서부터 상부종격동까지의 피하기종과 목의 염증성 종창이 생겼다. 환자는 호흡곤란과 관련된 증상을 보이지 않아 호흡기의 손상을 의심하기 어려웠고, 주 증상이었던 염증성 종창에 초점을 두게 되어 진단에 차질을 빚었으나, 환자는 대증치료로 회복하였다. 유도자를 사용하여 기관내 삽관을 하는 경우 유도자의 위치를 재점검하여 유도자에 의한 기도 손상을 유발하지 않도록 유념해야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.459-467
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• 2015

본 연구는 maltodextrin cyclodextrin에 의해 형성된 고분자 미셀에 나노캡슐화 시킨 리코펜과 일반 리코펜을 LPS로 염증을 유도시킨 RAW 264.7 대식세포주에 다양한 농도 (0~20)로 처리하여 염증매개 사이토카인 유전자 발현과 단백질 생성, 염증매개 효소인 iNOS, COX-2 mRNA 유전자 발현에 미치는 영향을 비교하였다. 나노캡슐화된 리코펜은 염증세포의 증식억제, 염증매개 사이토카인, 세포침식등의 염증으로 진행되는 데 관여하는 IL-6, IL-$1{\beta}$, TNF-${\alpha}$ 등의 사이토카인과 iNOS, COX-2 유전자 발현을 일반리코펜에 비해 효과적으로 억제하고 사이토카인 단백질 생성억제를 통해 염증억제 효과를 증진시키는 것이 관찰되었다. 따라서 지용성으로 생체이용성이 낮은 생리활성물질의 건강증진효과를 개선시키기 위해 나노캡슐화는 좋은 모델이 될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.119-129
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• 2000

피부는 인체의 표면을 보호하는 중요한 기관으로 피부가 손상되었을 경우 상처 재생은 염증기, 상피화기, 수복기의 정상적인 재생 단계를 거치며 치유된다 최근 저강도 레이저의 생물학적 효과로서 상처 재생과의 밀접한 관련성이 알려지고 있다. 본 연구는 저강도 레이저가 상처 재생에 미치는 유의한 효과를 세포 형태학적으로 확인하기 위해 실험적으로 유도한 가토 피부 상처 (2$\times$2 cm)에 12일 동안 5 Hz, 830 nm, 1.6 J/$cm^2$의 자극강도 (10 min/day)로 상처면에 레이저를 적용한 결과, 다음과 같은 곁과를 얻었다. 레이저 조사군의 경우 결합조직의 수복과 상피의 재형성이 대조군과 비교했을 매우 빠르게 진행되는 것으로 관찰되었으며, 특히 섬유아세포의 활성과 육아조직 합성율이 유의하게 증가되는 것으로 확인되었다. 이상의 연구 곁과를 종합해 달 때 유효한 치료강도의 저강도 레이저 자극은 피부의 개방성 창상 및 욕창 등의 상처 치유를 촉진할 수 있는 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.31-46
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• 2016

Objectives In this study, the effects of Ja-eum-gang-hwa-tang (JGT) on the increase in airway epithelial mucosubstances of rats and ATP- or PMA- or EGF- or TNF-${\alpha}$-induced MUC5AC mucin production and gene expression from human airway epithelial cells were investigated. Materials and Methods Hypersecretion of airway mucus was produced by exposure of $SO_2$ to rats for 3 weeks. The effect of orally-administered JGT for 2 weeks on increased epithelial mucosubstances from tracheal goblet cells of rats was assessed by using histopathological analysis after staining the epithelial tissue with Hematoxylin-eosin and PAS-alcian blue. Possible cytotoxicity of JGT was assessed by investigating the potential damage on kidneys and liver functions by measuring serum GOT/GPT activities and serum BUN concentration of rats and the body weight gain during experiment. Also, the effect of JGT on ATP- or PMA- or EGF- or TNF-${\alpha}$-induced MUC5AC mucin production and gene expression from human airway epithelial cells (NCI-H292) were investigated. Confluent NCI-H292 cells were pretreated for 30 min in the presence of JGT and treated with ATP ($200{\mu}M$) or PMA ($10ng/ml$) or EGF ($25ng/ml$) or TNF-${\alpha}$ (0.2 nM) for 24 hrs to assess the effect of JGT both on ATP- or PMA- or EGF- or TNF-${\alpha}$-induced MUC5AC mucin production by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and on gene expression by the same inducers using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results (1) JGT decreased the amount of intraepithelial mucosubstances of trachea of rats. (2) JGT did not show any renal and hepatic toxicities, and did not affect body weights either. (3) JGT significantly inhibited ATP-, PMA-, EGF-, and TNF-${\alpha}$-induced MUC5AC mucin productions from NCI-H292 cells. (4) JGT inhibited EGF-, and PMA-induced expression levels of MUC5AC gene in NCI-H292 cells. However, ATP- and TNF-${\alpha}$-induced MUC5AC gene expression levels were not affected in NCI-H292 cells. Conclusions The result from the present study suggests that JGT might control the production and gene expression of airway mucin observed in various respiratory diseases which accompanied by mucus hypersecretion. Also, JGT did not show liver toxicity or impact on kidney functions. The effect of JGT should be further studied by using animal experimental models which can show proper pathophysiology of airway diseases.