• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.346-351
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• 1998

As an antitumor agents cyclophosphamide (CPA) is frequently used in animal clinic. Important adverse effects of its administration are leukopenia, thrombocytopenia and anemia. We investigated the effects of chicken egg white derivatives (EWD and EF-203) on the changes of blood cells and the neutrophil phagocytosis of rats administered with CPA. Rats were administered CPA peritoneally at dose of 50 mgag once a day far 3 days plus either EWD or EF-203 orally at dose of 200 mg/kg once a day far 3 days. Thereafterl the changes of blood cells by automatic blood cell counter and the phagocytosis of neutrophils by flow cytometry were examined far 7 days. There was no change in RBC values regardless of administration of either EWD or EF-203 throughout experimental period. But rats receiving CPA plus either EWD or EF-203 showed a significant higher PCV values than those of CPA alone (p<0.01). The numbers of peripheral blood platelets and WBC and the differential count of neutrophils in the ra% receiving CPA plus either EWD or EF-203 were significantly higher (p<0.05 to 0.01) than those of CPA alone. Moreover, these rats showed significanly enhanced phagocytoses of neutrophils when compared to rats with CPA alone (p<0.01). These result suggested that chicken egg white derivatives including EWD and EF-2% have immunomodulatory effects in regard to the increase of platelets, WBC, differential count of neutrophils, PCV, and the enhancement of phagocytic activity of neutrophils in immunosuppressed rats by CPA. Thus, co-adminstration of chicken egg white derivatives will be able to reduce the side effects in the animals treated with antitumor agents.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.102-106
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• 2009

We exposed ICR mice to low-dose (0.2 Gy) and low-dose-rate (0.7 mGy/h) $\gamma$-radiation ($^{137}Cs$) in the Low-dose-rate Irradiation Facility at the Radiation Health Research Institute to evaluate systemic effects of low-dose radiation. We compared the body and organ weights, number of blood cells (white and red blood cells and platelets), levels of biochemical markers in serum, and frequency of micronuclei in polychromatic erythrocytes between low-dose irradiated and non-irradiated control mice. The ICR mice irradiated with total doses of 0.2 and 2 Gy showed no changes in body and organ weights, number of blood cells (white and red blood cells), or frequency of micronuclei in the polychromatic erythrocytes of peripheral blood. However, the number of platelets (P = 0.002) and the liver weight (P < 0.01) were significantly increased in mice exposed to 0.2 and 2 Gy, respectively. These results suggest that a low-dose-rate of 0.7 mGy/h does not induce systemic damage. This dose promotes hematopoiesis in the bone marrow microenvironment and the proliferation of liver cells. In the future, the molecular biological effects of lower doses and dose rates need to be evaluated.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제59권4호
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• pp.418-422
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• 2005

HELLP syndrome에서 여러 출혈 합병증이 보고 되었으나, 아직 미만성 폐포출혈에 대한 보고는 없었다. HELLP syndrome이 합병된 임신 36주 임산부에서 분만 후 혈담과 단순 흉부 방사선 촬영상 양측성폐침윤이 관찰되어 기관지폐포세척술을 통해서 미만성 폐포출혈을 진단 및 치료 후 호전된 예를 경험하였기에 문헌과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.75-94
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• 2020

The aim of this research is to investigate free vibration of a novel five layer Timoshenko microbeam which consists of a transversely flexible porous core made of Al-foam, two graphen platelets (GPL) nanocomposite reinforced layers to enhance the mechanical behavior of the structure as well as two piezo-magneto-electric face sheets layers. This microbeam is subjected to a thermal load and resting on Pasternak's foundation. To accomplish the analysis, constitutive equations of each layer are derived by means of nonlocal strain gradient theory (NSGT) to capture size dependent effects. Then, the Hamilton's principle is employed to obtain the equations of motion for five layer Timoshenko microbeam. They are subsequently solved analytically by applying Navier's method so that discretized governing equations are determined in form of dynamic matrix giving the possibility to gain the natural frequencies of the Timoshenko microbeam. Eventually, after a validation study, the numerical results are presented to study and discuss the influences of various parameters such as nonlocal parameter, strain gradient parameter, aspect ratio, porosity, various volume fraction and distributions of graphene platelets, temperature change and elastic foundation coefficients on natural frequencies of the sandwich microbeam.

• 한국동물학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.231-240
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• 1984

금개구리 (Rana nigromaculata coreana Okada) 배부피부의 색소보유세포를 전자현미경으로 관찰하였다. 3종류의 진피 색소보유세포는 서로 평행으로 위치하였으며, 그들 세포들사이의 intercellular space에 의하여 인접되었다. 각 색소보유세포의 특징은 다음과 같다. 1. 대황세포 : 대황세포들은 서로 밀접하게 접하여 있었다. 그들 세포는 pterinosomes과 carotenoid vesicles로 채워져 있었으며, 그중 pterinosomes은 5가지 형태로 구분되었고 (제1형, 제2형, 제3형, 제4형 및 제5형 pterinosomes), 특히 전형적인 제2형과 제3형 pterinosomes이 발달되었다. 2. Iridophore:들은 위에 위치한 대황세포와 인접하였고, 그들은 iridophore reflective platelets로 채워져 있었으며, 이 reflective platelets는 대개 평행하게 배열되었으나, 일부분은 이 평행면과 다른 방향으로 위치하였다. 3. 멜라닌보유세포:멜라닌보유세포는 멜라닌과립으로 채워져 있었으며, 이 과립들은 같은 전자밀도를 나타내었다. 멜라닌보유세포의 돌기는 iridophore 양 측면으로 뻗어 있었고, 이 돌기속의 멜라닌과립은 드문드문 분산되어 관찰되었다.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.265-269
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• 1999

Thrombocytopenic patients without detectable bound antiplatelet antibody should be diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) if no other cause of their decreased platelet count could be found. More recently the term "autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura (ATP) has supplanted ITP since the disease is related to the production of autoantibodies against one's own platelets. This entity should not be confused with isoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura (also called alloimmune thrombocytopenic purpura). In this cases maternal antiplatelet antibodies directed against the PLA 1 antigen on the fetal platelets causes severe fetal and neonatal thrombocytopenia in a situation analogous to Rheusus disease. Antibodies to the negatively charged phospholipids, lupus anticoagulant, and anticardiolipin have been linked to adverse pregnancy events. Pregnant women possessing these antibodies have an increased risk of spontaneous abortion, stillbirths, intrauterine fetal growth retardation, preterm birth, and arterial and venous thrombosis. Antiphospholipid antibodies decrease or may even disappear between pregnancies only to recur with increased activity in a subsequent pregnancy and lead to loss. We have experienced a case of antiphospholipid syndrome associated with autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura in patient with recurrent spontaneous abortion. So we report this case with a brief review of literatures.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.947-954
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• 1992

Poly (γ-benzyl L-glutamate) (PBLG)와 말단에 아미노기를 갖는 Polyethylene glycol (PEG)의 치환반응을 행하여 PEG-grafted PBLG (PEG-g-PBLG)를 합성하였다. 또한 PEG-g-PBLG 필름표면에 ethanolamine(EA)을 치환반응하여 표면에 히드록시그룹을 갖는 PEG-g-PBLG-EA 필름을 얻었다. 폴리펩티드중합체와 혈액성분과의 상호작용에 관한 실험결과, PEG-g-PBLG 상에서의 혈소판의 점착율 및 형태변화는 PEG-g-PBLG-EA보다 적게 나타났고, PEG-g-PBLG상에서의 혈장 단백질의 응고시간은 PEG-g-PBLG-EA 또는 PBLG의 응고시간보다 길게 나타났다. 이들 결과는 혈액응고시간 및 혈액응고량을 조사한 실험결과와 일치하였다. 따라서 폴리펩티드상의 히드록시그룹은 혈액성분과의 상호작용을 강하게 하여 혈액적합성이 저하하는 반면, PEG-g-PBLG는 비교적 좋은 혈액적합성을 나타냄을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.597-602
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• 1997

Glanzmann's thrombasthenia is a Qualitative platelet disorder characterized by a deficiency in the platelet membrane glycoproteins IIb/IIIa. It belongs to a group of hereditary platelet disorders typified by normal platelet numbers and a prolonged bleeding time. The severity of bleeding does not correlate with the severity of the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa a abnormality. The present case report describes the periodontal treatment of a patient with Glanzmann's thrombasthenia. A 30-year-old female with a history of Glanzmann's thrombasthenia was referred for gingival bleeding on tooth brushing and discomforts in #38 area. The periodontal finding revealed a diagnosis of localized slight adult periodontitis. Root planing and extraction of #38 was performed under 12 pack of platelets transfusion and digital compression was done for hemostasis. The gingival bleeding ceased within a day in maxilla and 2 days later in mandible. 42 pack of platelets was administered for 3 days of post-treatment and for iron-deficiency anemia 3 pack of RBCs was transfused 2 days later. 1 week later the inflammation in gingiva disappeared and gingival stippling appeared. The clinical result we got was good and in such a medically compromised patient it is an ability to maintain a proper oral hygiene that is essential both for oral and systemic health.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.46-52
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• 2004

In a continuation of our previous studies on blood compatibility profiles of anion-substituted poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) membranes, in which hydroxyl groups have been replaced with carboxymethyl (C-PVA) and sulfonyl groups (S-PVA), we have studied the activation of complement components and the changes in white cell and platelet count in vitro and compared them with those of unmodified PVA, Cuprophane, and low-density polyethylene. Complement activation of fluid phase components, C3a, Bb, iC3b, and SC5b-9, and of bound phases, C3c, C3d, and SC5b-9, were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and immunoblot, respectively. The changes in the number of white cells and platelets following complement activation were counted using a Coulter counter. C-PVA and S-PVA activated C3 to a lesser extent than did PVA, which we attribute to the diminished level of surface nucleophiles of the samples. In addition, C- and S-PVA exhibit increased inhibition of Bb production, resulting in a decrease in the extent of C5 activation. Consequently, because of the reduced activation of C3 and C5, C- and S-PVA samples cause marked decreases in the SC5b-9 levels in plasma. We also found that the negatively charged sulfonate and carboxylate groups of the samples cause a greater extent of adsorbtion of the positively charged anaphylatoxins, C3a and C5a, because of strong electrostatic attraction, which in turn provides an inhibition of chemotaxis and activation of leukocytes. The ability to inhibit complement production, together with the binding ability of anaphylatoxins of the C- and S-PVA samples, leads to a prominent decrease in lysis of leukocytes as well as activation of platelets.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.472-476
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• 2011

Hypercholesterolemia indirectly increases the risk of arterial and venous thrombosis by enhancing the ability of platelets to aggregate. Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is composed of fructooligosaccharides, proteins, minerals and phenolic compounds, and has potential benefits for the management of diabetes. This study investigated whether the consumption of yacon in the diet inhibits platelet aggregation under hypercholesterolemic conditions. Male New Zealand white rabbits were fed one of five dietary interventions: a normal control diet, 0.5% cholesterol diet, 0.5% cholesterol diet+a low dose of yacon (0.5 g/kg body weight given orally each day), 0.5% cholesterol diet+a high dose of yacon (2.5 g/kg body weight given orally each day), or a 0.5% cholesterol diet+lovastatin (2 mg/kg body weight given orally each day). After 8 weeks, blood was collected to measure the amount of collagen- and thrombin-induced platelets present. Yacon inhibited the platelet aggregation induced by low doses of agonists (0.5 ${\mu}g/mL$ collagen and 0.02 units/ml thrombin) in a concentration-dependent manner. In addition, yacon concentration-dependently inhibited collagen-induced arachidonic acid liberation. Moreover, n-hexane, chloroform and ethyl acetate fractions showed a marked and selective inhibition of the platelet aggregation induced by collagen, again in a dose-dependent manner. These fractions, especially that of chloroform, significantly suppressed platelet aggregation. The results of this study demonstrate that when yacon is added to a cholesterol-enriched diet, cholesterol-induced platelet aggregation returns to control levels. This may also be beneficial in preventing atherosclerosis and reducing risk factors for coronary artery disease and stroke.