• BMB Reports
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.138-143
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• 2003

Of many viral causes of human cancer, few are of greater global importance than the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Over 250 million people worldwide are persistently infected with HBV. A significant minority of these develop severe pathologic consequences, including chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Earlier epidemiological evidence suggested a link between chronic HBV infection and HCC. Further, the existence of related animal viruses that induce acute and chronic infections of the liver, and eventually HCC, confirms the concept that HBV belongs to one of the few human oncogenic viruses. Although it is clear that chronic HBV infections are major risk factors, relatively little is understood about how the viral factors contribute to hepatocarcinogenesis. This review will introduce molecular aspects of the viral infection, and highlight recent findings on the viral contribution to hepatocarcinogenesis.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.297-301
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• 2001

The acute toxicity of CJ-50005, an inactivated whole virus vaccine derived from hepatitis A virus (HM175) grown in human MRC-5 diploid fibroblast culture, was tested in Sprague Dawley (SD) rats and beagle dogs. CJ-50005 was orally and intramuscularly administered up to the maximum dose of 81$\mu\textrm{g}$/kg. as much as 3,000 times of the expected clinical dose, in SD rats and was intramuscularly administered up to 27 $\mu\textrm{g}$/kg, as much as 1,000 times of the expected clinical dose, in beagle dogs. In these experiments, there were no death and clinical changes which were related to CJ-50005 administration. In addition, there were no significant changes between control and treated groups in body weights and autopsy findings. In conclusion, the administration of CJ-50005 over 81$\mu\textrm{g}$/kg in SD rats and over 27$\mu\textrm{g}$/kg in beagle dogs was proved to be safe, and it is thought that CJ-50005 may not show any toxicity in its clinical use.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.243-246
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• 2005

급성 A형 간염에서 흉막 삼출은 드물게 발생하는 합병증으로 불리한 예후인자는 아니며 대개는 양성의 경과를 취한다. 저자들은 전신쇠약과 황달로 내원한 12세 여아에게서 A형 간염에 동반된 흉막 삼출을 진단 하였고 특별한 치료 없이 안정 후에 호전된 1예를 경험하였기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.213-221
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• 2005

목 적: 혈구탐식 증후군은 지속적인 고열, 간비종대, 혈구감소증, 고 페리틴혈증, 간과 비장 또는 임파절 등의 망상내피계 전반에 걸쳐 적혈구탐식을 보이는 양성 대식세포의 활성화와 증식을 특징으로 하는 질환으로, 심한 급성간염 또는 전격성 간염으로 발현할 수 있어 소아소화기분과로 처음 의뢰되는 경우가 많은데, 혈구탐식증후군은 조기에 etoposide를 포함하는 항암치료 요법을 시행한 후 필요시 골수이식을 시행함으로써 완치가 가능한 질환이나, 다른 원인의 전격성 간염의 경우에는 간이식이 필요하다는 점에서 정확한 감별이 요구된다. 방 법: 1994년 2월부터 2005년 3월까지 서울아산병원 소아과에서 혈구탐식증후군으로 진단받은 환아 23명 중 중증 급성 간염의 소견으로 발현한 11명의 의무기록을 토대로 후향적으로 인구학적 특징, 임상 양상, 검사 결과 등을 분석하였다. 결 과: 전체 혈구탐식 증후군 환아들 23명 중 중증 급성 간염 소견으로 발현한 예는 모두 11예로 48%였고, 이 중 소아소화기 분과로 처음 의뢰된 환아가 7명(64%)으로 반 이상을 차지하였다. 평균 나이는 50개월이었다. 원인으로 가족력은 없었고 바이러스 감염이 4예(36%)에서 증명되었는데, 골수에서 EBV PCR 양성이었으며, 이 중 1예는 HSV PCR이 동시에 양성이었다. 임상 증상으로는 발열이 10예(91%), 간비종대가 모든 환아(100%)에서 있었고, 황달 10예(91%), 점상출혈 3예(27%), 임파절 비대가 3예(27%), 호흡기 증상은 3예(25%)에서 관찰되었다. 혈액학적 소견으로 빈혈 91%, 혈소판 감소증 91%, 백혈구 감소증이 72%에서 관찰되었다. 고 중성지방혈증은 81%, 저 피브리노겐 혈증은 72%에서, 고 페리틴혈증은 64%에서 있었다. 총 9명의 환아가 etoposide를 포함하는 항암요법을 받았고 사망률은 11명 중 8명으로 72%였는데, 발병시부터 4주 이내에 항암요법을 시작한 경우의 사망률은 50%, 4주 이후에 시작한 경우의 사망률은 80%였다. 2세 미만의 환아의 사망률은 100%였다. 결 론: 상당수의 소아 혈구탐식증후군 환아들이 심한 급성 간염 및 간부전, 전격성 간염 등으로 발현할 수 있으며, 특히 지속적인 고열과 혈구감소증 등이 동반된 경우 혈구탐식증후군을 의심하여 조기에 진단하고 4주 이내에 etoposide를 포함한 항암요법과 필요시 골수이식을 실시하여 완치의 가능성을 추구하여야 하며, 다른 원인에 의한 전격성 간염으로 오진하여 불필요한 간이식을 시행하지 않도록 해야할 것이다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.108-113
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• 1994

Toxicity study of recombinant hepatitis B vaccine (LBD-008), a newly developed drug for acute and chronic hepatitis, was investigated in mice and guinea pigs. 1. Mice showed no production of antibodies against LBD-008 inoculated with aluminum hydroxide gel (Alum) as an adjuvant, judged by the heterologous anaphylaxis (PCA) test using rats. On the other hand, antibodies against ovalbumin (OVA) inoculated with alum were definitely detected. 2. In the studies with guinea pigs, both the inoculation of LBD-008 only and of LBD-008 with complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) as an adjuvant did not produce positive reactions in any of homologous active systemic anaphylaxis (ASA). On the other hand, the inoculation of ovalbumin with complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) produced positive reaction in both of PCA and ASA. 3. These findings suggested that LBD-008 has no antigenic potential in mice or guinea pigs.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.28-30
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• 2016

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권12호
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• pp.5917-5935
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• 2012

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) causes acute and chronic human hepatitis infection and as such is an important global health problem. The virus was discovered in the USA in 1989 and it is now known that three to four million people are infected every year, WHO estimating that 3 percent of the 7 billion people worldwide being chronically infected. Humans are the natural hosts of HCV and this virus can eventually lead to permanent liver damage and carcinoma. HCV is a member of the Flaviviridae family and Hepacivirus genus. The diameter of the virus is about 50-60 nm and the virion contains a single-stranded positive RNA approximately 10,000 nucleotides in length and consisting of one ORF which is encapsulated by an external lipid envelope and icosahedral capsid. HCV is a heterogeneous virus, classified into 6 genotypes and more than 50 subtypes. Because of the genome variability, nucleotide sequences of genotypes differ by approximately 31-34%, and by 20-23% among subtypes. Quasi-species of mixed virus populations provide a survival advantage for the virus to create multiple variant genomes and a high rate of generation of variants to allow rapid selection of mutants for new environmental conditions. Direct contact with infected blood and blood products, sexual relationships and availability of injectable drugs have had remarkable effects on HCV epidemiology. Hundreds of thousands of people die each year from hepatitis and liver cancer caused by HCV virus infection. Approximately 80% of patients with acute hepatitis C progress into a chronic disease state leading to serious hepatic disorders, 10-20% of which develop chronic liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The incubation period of HCV is 6-8 weeks and the infection is often asymptomatic so it is very hard to detect at early stages, making early treatment very difficult. Therefore, hepatitis C is called a "silent disease". Neutralizing antibodies are produced against several HCV proteins during infection but the virus mutates to escape from antibodies. Some patients with chronic hepatitis C may have some symptoms such as fatigue, muscle aches, nausea and pain. Autoimmune and immunecomplex-mediated diseases have also been reported with chronic HCV infection.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.211-220
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• 1985

저자들은 급성간염 39예, 만성간염 79예, 간경변증 30예, 원발성간암 16예, 보유자 14예 및 비교군 129예의 모두 307명을 대상으로 하여 SGOT, SGPT 및 HBV 표식자를 조사하여 다음의 결과를 얻었다. 1. HBsAg의 발현율은 급성간염의 66.7%, 만성간염의 63.3%, 간경변증의 36.7%, 원발성간암의 81.3% 및 비교군에서 27.1%인 것으로 나타났다. 2. AntiHBc의 발현율은 급성간염의 0%, 만성간염의 21.5%, 간경변증의 36.7%, 원발성간암의 31.3%, 보유자의 0% 및 비교군에서 44.2%로 나타났다. 3. HBeAg은 만성간질환중 만성간염에서 45.6%로 가장 높게 나타났고 AntiHBe는 원발성간암에서 56.3%로 가장 높았다. 4. AntiHBc는 각종 간질환, 보유자 및 비교군에서 높게 나타났으며 이는 AntiHBc자체는 간질환에 직접 관계가 없는 감염의 흔적으로 생각된다. 5. HBsAg 보유자 14명중 6명(42.3%)에서 혈청 GOT, SPT 치의 이상 상승이 있었다. 6. HBV에 감염된 혈청학적 증거가 있으면서 간기능에 이상이 있을 때, HBV 이외에 non-A, non-B 바이러스, Delta agent 또는 타 바이러스나 관련된 다른 요인과의 관계가 있을 수 있는 점을 고려하여야 할 것으로 생각된다. HBV의 5 가지 표식 자가 모두 음성으로 나타난 환자는 급성간염의 5.1%, 만성간염의 5.1%에 달했으며, 이것은 HBV 이외의 다른 원인이 병인이 될 수 있음을 시사하며 비교군 중 SGOT, SGPT치의 증가를 보인 군에서는 17.6%, 정상 SGOT, SGPT치를 나타낸 군에서는 12.8%에서 모든 HBV 표식자가 음성으로 나타났다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제50권9호
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• pp.841-847
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• 2007

Acute liver failure (ALF) is a very rare but devastating illness in children. Specific treatment to recovery is often not available, and the underlying cause of the liver failure is often unknown and diverse especially in children. Liver transplantation has increased the chance of survival; however it needs an optimal timing to reach the best result which is not familiar to pediatrician. This article discusses the current knowledge of the epidemiology, backgrounds and factors to be considered before establishing the treatment of ALF in children.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.49-52
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• 1989

Acute inhalation intoxication of CS (O-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile) occurred among the 192 animals in confined animal cages of farm as the result of prolonged exposure. A total of 8 animals (3 silver foxes, 3 fitches and 2 minks) died in 15 hours after the exposure. Distinct evidences of pulmonary atelectasis were observed as with hepatorenal damages. The lethal toxicity of CS was considered to be due to early severelung damages leading to asphyxia, accompanying acute toxic hepatitis and nephritis.