• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.159-166
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• 2017

항레트로바이러스제 치료의 확립, 조기치료로 HIV 감염인들의 바이러스의 조절과 면역저하의 개선이 이루어지고 있다. 다수의 환자들이 더 이상 에이즈 관련 합병증으로 사망하지 않고, 심혈관질환, 대사성질환, 간질환, 신장질환, 신경계질환과 같은 만성합병질환을 갖고 고령화되고 있다. 그러나 지금도 여전히 사회적 차별과 낙인이 존재하는 가운데 후기 발현자로 후천면역결핍증 상태로 방문하여 사망하거나 중증의 신경계합병증으로 장애를 갖는 환자들이 있다. 환자의 다양한 증상들에 대해 이른 시기부터의 완화의료적 접근이 필요하다. 원위 대칭성 감각 다발신경병증 등의 환자의 만성 통증은 저평가되어 왔고 이에 대한 적극적인 통증 중재가 필요하다. 이전 호스피스 기준은 현재 시점에서 새롭게 제시한다. 감염인의 약제 지속 등의 의학적 필요, 심리적 상태, 사회적 여건에 대한 이해가 필요하다. 표준주의 감염관리 원칙을 준수한다면 만성질환으로서의 보편적 호스피스 진료의 제공이 가능하겠다. 생의 말기 빠르고 적극적인 호스피스팀의 개입을 통해 환자들이 존엄하게 삶을 마무리하실 수 있도록 임상경험이 늘어나고, 제도가 마련되길 바란다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제20권12호
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• pp.1872-1881
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 대두(FS)와 아가콩의 발효추출물(FYA)의 항암활성 기전을 확인하기 위해 AGS 인체위암세포의 증식에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. AGS 세포에서 FS 및 FYA 처리로 인하여 암세포의 증식이 처리 농도 의존적으로 강하게 억제하였고, apoptosis 유발을 의미하는 세포의 전반적인 형태 및 핵의 변형 또한 동반하였다. 또한 세포주기 분석을 통하여 이 현상이 apoptosis 유도에 의한 것임을 확인하였다. AGS 세포에 처리된 FS 및 FYA는 pro-apoptotic factor인 Bax의 발현 증가를 통한 intrinsic pathway나, death receptor 관련 유전자의 발현 증가를 통한 extrinsic pathway를 활성화시키며, 더 나아가서 IAP family인자의 발현 억제 및 caspases의 활성 증가를 일으켜 apoptosis를 유발시키는 것을 유추할 수 있었는데, 이러한 효과들은 FS보다 FYA에서 더욱더 탁월하였다. 이는 향후 아가콩 발효추출물이 항암치료를 위한 적용 가능성이 매우 우수함을 제시하여 주는 결과이다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.469-478
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• 2020

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) propagation is highly dependent on cellular proteins. To identify the host factors involved in HCV propagation, we previously performed protein microarray assays and identified the LIM and SH3 domain protein 1 (LASP-1) as an HCV NS5A-interacting partner. LASP-1 plays an important role in the regulation of cell proliferation, migration, and protein-protein interactions. Alteration of LASP-1 expression has been implicated in hepatocellular carcinoma. However, the functional involvement of LASP-1 in HCV propagation and HCV-induced pathogenesis has not been elucidated. Here, we first verified the protein interaction of NS5A and LASP-1 by both in vitro pulldown and coimmunoprecipitation assays. We further showed that NS5A and LASP-1 were colocalized in the cytoplasm of HCV infected cells. NS5A interacted with LASP-1 through the proline motif in domain I of NS5A and the tryptophan residue in the SH3 domain of LASP-1. Knockdown of LASP1 increased HCV replication in both HCV-infected cells and HCV subgenomic replicon cells. LASP-1 negatively regulated viral propagation and thereby overexpression of LASP-1 decreased HCV replication. Moreover, HCV propagation was decreased by wild-type LASP-1 but not by an NS5A binding-defective mutant of LASP-1. We further demonstrated that LASP-1 was involved in the replication stage of the HCV life cycle. Importantly, LASP-1 expression levels were increased in persistently infected cells with HCV. These data suggest that HCV modulates LASP-1 via NS5A in order to regulate virion levels and maintain a persistent infection.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.65-73
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• 2018

Pretreatment of low-dose lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induces a hyporesponsive state to subsequent secondary challenge with high-dose LPS in innate immune cells, whereas super-low-dose LPS results in augmented expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. However, little is known about the difference between super-low-dose and low-dose LPS pretreatments on immune cell-mediated inflammatory and hepatic acute-phase responses to secondary LPS. In the present study, RAW 264.7 cells, EL4 cells, and Hepa-1c1c7 cells were pretreated with super-low-dose LPS (SL-LPS: 50 pg/mL) or low-dose LPS (L-LPS: 50 ng/mL) in fresh complete medium once a day for 2~3 days and then cultured in fresh complete medium for 24 hr or 48 hr in the presence or absence of LPS ($1{\sim}10{\mu}g/mL$) or concanavalin A (Con A). SL-LPS pretreatment strongly enhanced the LPS-induced production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-${\alpha}$, interleukin (IL)-6, TNF-${\alpha}$/IL-10, prostaglandin E2 ($PGE_2$), and nitric oxide (NO) by RAW 264.7 cells compared to the control, whereas L-LPS increased IL-6 and NO production only. SL-LPS strongly augmented the Con A-induced ratios of interferon (IFN)-${\gamma}$/IL-10 in EL4 cells but decreased the LPS-induced ratios of IFN-${\gamma}$/IL-10 compared to the control, while L-LPS decreased the Con A- and LPS-induced ratios of IFN-${\gamma}$/IL-10. SL-LPS enhanced the LPS-induced production of IL-6 by Hepa1c1c-7 cells compared to the control, while L-LPS increased IL-6 but decreased IL-$1{\beta}$ and C reactive protein (CRP) levels. SL-LPS pretreatment strongly enhanced the LPS-induced production of TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-6, IL-10, $PGE_2$, and NO in RAW 264.7 cells, and the IL-6, IL-$1{\beta}$, and CRP levels in Hepa1c1c-7 cells, as well as the ratios of IFN-${\gamma}$/IL-10 in LPS- and Con A-stimulated EL4 cells compared to L-LPS. These findings suggest that pre-conditioning of SL-LPS may contribute to the mortality to secondary infection in sepsis rather than pre-conditioning of L-LPS.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.87-91
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• 2005

Dental plaque is a film of microorganisms on the tooth surface that plays an important part in the development of caries and periodontal diseases. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is present in almost all types of dental plaque. Teeth and their supporting structure, the gums (gingiva) are subjected to infection by S. mutans that causes cavities and pyorrhea which, if left untreated, can eventually lead to gingivitis. Various chemical agents have been evaluated over the years with respect to their antimicrobial effects in the oral cavity; however, all are associated with side effects that prohibit regular long-term use. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of Aralia continentalis (Araliaceae) extracts on the growth, acid production, adhesion, and insoluble glucan synthesis of S. mutans. The methanol extract of A. continentalis showed concentration dependent inhibitory activity against the growth and acid production of S. mutans, and produced significant inhibition at the concentration of 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 mg/ml compared to the control group. The extracts markedly inhibited S. mutans adherence to HA treated with saliva, and cell adherence was repressed by more than 60% at the concentration of 0.25 mg/ml and complete inhibition was observed at the concentration of 4 mg/ml. On the activity of glucosyltransferase which synthesizes water insoluble glucan from sucrose, methanol extract of A. continentalis showed more than 10% inhibition over the concentration of 0.25 mg/ml. The synthesis of insoluble glucan was decreased in the presence of 0.25 - 4 mg/ml of the methanol extract of A. continentalis. Hence, we conclude that A. continentalis might be a candidate of anticaries agent.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.85-93
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• 2015

Purpose: To investigate the differences in clinical features and laboratory findings between group D and non-group D non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) gastroenteritis in children. Methods: A retrospective chart review of children diagnosed with NTS confirmed by culture study was performed. The clinical features and laboratory findings of group D and non-group D NTS were compared. Results: From 2003 to 2012, 75 cases were diagnosed as NTS at our center. The number of group D and non-group D patients was 45 and 30, respectively. The mean age was higher in group D than in non-group D patients (5.1 years vs. 3.4 years, p=0.038). Headaches were more frequently observed (p=0.046) and hematochezia was less frequently observed (p=0.017) in group D than in non-group D NTS gastroenteritis patients. A positive Widal test result was observed in 53.3% of group D and 6.7% of non-group D NTS cases (O-titer, p=0.030; H-titer, p=0.039). There were no differences in white blood cell counts, level of C-reactive protein and rate of antimicrobial resistance between group D and non-group D cases. Conclusion: The more severe clinical features such as headache, fever, and higher Widal titers were found to be indicative of group D NTS gastroenteritis. Additionally, group D NTS gastroenteritis was more commonly found in older patients. Therefore, old age, fever, headache, and a positive Widal test are more indicative of group D NTS than non-group D NTS gastroenteritis. Pathophysiological mechanisms may differ across serologic groups.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.135-139
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• 2005

목 적 : 마이코플라즈마 폐렴 환아들의 연령에 따라 임상 양상과 방사선 소견 및 검사실 소견에서 차이가 있는가를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2003년 7월부터 2004년 2월까지 가톨릭대학교 대전성모병원 소아과에 입원한 마이코플라즈마 폐렴 환아들을 입원 기록지와 흉부 방사선 소견을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 진단은 입원 및 퇴원시 2차례 마이코플라즈마 항체 검사에서 항체가가 4배 이상 증가하거나 음성에서 양전(>1 : 40)된 환아 75명을 대상으로 하였다. 대상 환아를 연령에 따라 2세 이하 군(16명), 3~5세 군(35명) 및 6세 이상 군(24명)으로 나누었다. 결 과 : 입원 기간 및 총 발열 기간은 3군간에 차이가 없었다. 백혈구 수(및 림프구 비율)는 2세 이하 군에서 $12,400{\pm}4,000/mm^3$($36.5{\pm}15.1%$), 3~5세 군에서 $10,500{\pm}3,500/mm^3$($29.4{\pm}9.6%$), 6세 이상군에서 $7,600{\pm}3,300/mm^3$($24.1{\pm}7.6%$)을 보였다(P<0.01). 방사선 소견에서 폐분엽 및 폐엽성 폐렴 형태는 각각 5명(31.3%), 15명(42.9%) 및 16명(66.6%)으로, 기관지 폐렴 형태는 각각 68.7%, 57.1% 및 33.3%를 보였으며, 6세 이상 군과 2세 이하 군 사이에서 유의한 차이를 보였다(P<0.01). 결 론 : 마이코플라즈마 폐렴에서 발열 기간은 연령에 따라 차이를 보이지 않았으나 흉부 방사선 소견은 연령이 높을수록 더 심한 병변을 보였다.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.8-17
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• 1996

The purpose of this study is a comparative evaluation of range motion, especially extension deficit between the group of total patellectomy and that of intact patella, after reconstruction of the patellar tendon in the prosthetic replacement of a proximal tibia. Between 1990 and 1994, 15 patients who had a primary malignancy on proximal tibia were operated on. All patients were evaluated clinically and radiographically. Two patients were excluded because one had a deep infection treated with arthrodesis of the knee and the other was a composite allograft. The mean follow-up of the 13 patients was 27 months(15-47), including 10 osteosarcomas, 1 chondrosarcoma, 1 malignant fibrous histiocytoma and 1 malignant giant cell tumor. Eleven patients had a resection of the proximal tibia and 2 had an extracapsular total knee resection with distal femur. Reconstruction of the defect was done in 8 cases with a custom-made Link Endo-Model Total Rotation Knee Joint Prosthesis, and in 5 with How Medica Modular Resection System (HMRS). We used two methods to reconstruct the ligamentum patellae. Fixation of the patellar tendon to the prosthesis only with suturing and/or stapling(group SS) was done in 7. Transposition of gastrocnemius muscle to enhance fixation and to cover the prosthesis(group TG) was done in 6. Regardless of fixation methods, total patellectomy was done in 5 either to lengthen the patellar tendon or to make primary skin closure easier or for both. In 8 cases, patella was left intact or resurfaced with polyethylene prosthesis. Active extension was measured while the patient was in a sitting position. There is no statistically meaningful difference in terms of extension deficit (Wilcoxon rank test, p=0.8800) between patellectomy group and intact patella group, and between group of fixation only with suturing and that of gastrocnemius transposition. Two cases of extension deficit over 30 degree were seen in group SS and in the group of intact patella. Conclusively, total patellectomy could be an option without increasing the risk of extension deficit when primary skin closure is difficult or patellar tendon is a little bit short to be fixed. There is no rating in the Enneking system of functional evaluation that this finding into consideration.

• 한국어병학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.87-94
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• 1991

1. 자연감염(自然感染) 능성어는 외관적으로 먹이를 먹지 않고 분색이 옅은 밤색이나 짙은 밤색으로 변하며 몸이 휘어져 힘없이 가두리 바닥이나 수면에 누워서 폐사(斃死)하였는데, 해부(解剖)를 해보면 뇌출혈(腦出血)과 비장(脾臟) 및 담관(膽管)이 팽대(膨大)되어 있었다. 2. 자연감염어(自然感染魚) 아가미에서 Trichodina sp. 기생충(寄生蟲)이 다수 검출(檢出)되지만 대량(大量) 폐사(斃死)의 직접(直接) 원인생물(原因生物)은 아니며, 또한 병어(病魚)의 장기(臟器)에서 우점적(優占的)으로 분리(分離)되는 Vibrio속(屬) 세균(細菌)은 병원성(病原性)이 없는 해수상존(海水常存) Vibrio 균(菌)이었다. 3. RTG-2 및 CHSE-214 어류(魚類) 주화세포(株化細胞)에서 바이러스는 분리(分離)되지 않았지만, 병어(病魚)의 장기마쇄여과액(臟器磨碎濾過液)으로 인위감염(人爲感染)시켰을 때 자연감염어(自然感染魚)와 유사(類似)한 증상(症狀)을 나타내면서 폐사(斃死)하였다. 4. 자연감염어(自然感染魚) 및 인위감염어(人爲感染魚)의 간(肝) 세포질내(細胞質內) 공포부위(空胞部位)에 크기가 45-60nm 정도되며 육각형(六角形) 내지 다각형모양(多角形模樣)을 한 virion들이 무수히 존재하였다. 5. 따라서 1990년(年)과 1991년(年) 고수온기(高水溫期)에 우리나라 남해안(南海岸) 일원 해상가두리 양식장에서 사육중이던 능성어가 대량(大量) 폐사(斃死)한 것은 바이러스성(性) 질병(疾病)에 의한 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국균학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.44-49
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• 2002

느타리버섯 재배에 있어서 주요해충인 버섯파리 Lycoriella mali의 생물학적 방제를 위하여 전국 느타리버섯 재배지와 버섯파리의 병사충에서 버섯파리 유충에 병원성을 갖는 세균 8균주를 분리하였다. 이 중 Bti-D 및 Bti-U 2균주에 의한 사충율이 각각 82.3%와 87.3%로 가장 높았다. 버섯파리 유충의 발육단계에 따른 살충 효과 검정에서는 두 균주 모두 3령 층에서 높은 살충효과를 보였다. 이들 세균으로 감염된 유충에 나타나는 병징으로서 감염초기에는 중장의 앞부분이 연한 갈색을 띄고, 차츰 중장의 뒷부분까지 진행되어 전 부분이 흑갈색으로 변색되면서 치사되었다. 이들 두 균주를 동정하기 위하여 배양적, 생화학적 및 생리적 특성을 조사하고 Bergey's manual과 Biolog system을 동정에 이용하였으며, 주사전자현미경으로 세포형태를, 위상차현미경으로 내생포자와 내독소를 관찰하여 판정한 결과, 두 균주 모두 Bacillus thuringiensis로 동정되었으며, 편모항원성을 조사한 결과, B. l. subsp. israelensis로 동정되었다.