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Distinct Diagnosis of Flavivirus Using Bioinformatics Database (생물정보학 데이터베이스를 활용한 플라비바이러스 구별 진단 방법)

  • Choi, Jae-Won;Kim, Min Jung;Jo, Byung-Gwan;Heo, Jae-Rin;Kim, Hak Yong
    • Proceedings of the Korea Contents Association Conference
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    • 2017.05a
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    • pp.109-110
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    • 2017
  • 본 연구에서는 2016년 전 세계에 공포를 안겼던 지카 바이러스(Zika virus)와 최근 아열대성 기후의 확대로 인해 향후 대유행이 예상되는 뎅기 바이러스(Dengue virus)의 구별 진단 방법에 대해 논의하고자 한다. 두 바이러스는 모두 플라비바이러스 속(Flavivirus genus)에 해당되며, 동일한 단백질 도메인(domain)으로 구성되어 있다. 본 연구에서는 여러 도메인 중에서도 진단에 유리하다고 판단되는 비구조단백질 1(NS1, non-structural protein 1)을 선정하였으며, UniProt (Universal Protein Resource) 데이터베이스를 활용하여 지카 바이러스와 뎅기 바이러스의 비구조단백질 1의 아미노산 서열을 상호 비교 분석 하였다. 더 나아가 IEDB (Immune Epitope Database) 데이터베이스를 활용하여 비구조단백질 1의 아미노산 중, 진단에 용이한 에피토프로 예상되는 5개의 후보를 도출하였다. 최종적으로 후보군으로부터 지카 바이러스와 뎅기 바이러스를 구별하여 진단할 수 있다고 판단되는 에피토프(펩타이드)를 제안하였다.

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Bioinformatic Analysis of Envelope Protein Domains of Zika Virus and Dengue Virus (지카 바이러스 및 뎅기 바이러스의 외피 단백질을 구성하는 도메인의 생물정보학적 분석)

  • Choi, Jae-Won;Kim, Hak Yong
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.19 no.11
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    • pp.632-643
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    • 2019
  • In recent years, large scale damages from arbovirus infections by mosquitoes have been reported worldwide due to factors such as change in global climate, increased overseas travel, and increased logistics movement between countries. Among them, Zika virus and dengue virus belonging to genus Flavivirus are representative. In this study, we performed in-depth analyses of the envelope (E) protein that perform essential functions for host infection of Zika virus and dengue virus based on bioinformatics databases. The domain analysis of E protein was performed to determine the type, location, and function, and homology analysis for each domain. From these results, EDIII showing low homology was identified. The homology and immunogenicity of each peptide constituting EDIII were analyzed and three-dimensional structures were modeled. Furthermore, we discussed their biological meaning and how they could be used.

Analysis of Disaster News Frame of Host Broadcaster for Disaster Broadcasting Services : Focusing on Zika Virus News (국내 재난 주관방송사의 재난보도 프레임 분석 : 지카 바이러스 보도를 중심으로)

  • Choi, Mideum;Chung, Heesoo
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.18 no.7
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    • pp.609-619
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    • 2018
  • Domestic broadcasting companies are obliged to provide the disaster information quickly to protect the public from the disaster, and people can prepare the disaster. Especially, Korea Broadcasting System (KBS) has a duty to deliver disaster news more quickly and accurately than other broadcasting companies because it is designated as a host broadcaster for disaster broadcasting services in accordance with Article 43 of the Broadcasting Act. This study examined how the KBS deals with social disaster news related to Zika virus, and evaluated whether they used the frames in a timely manner to help people prepare a disaster. Based on the results of this analysis, this study tried to suggest practical implications for measures to improve the efficiency and reliability of disaster news report.

Prediction of Common Peptide Vaccine forHuman Infective Major Flavivirus by Using Bioinformatics (생물정보학을 이용한 인체 감염주요 플라비바이러스 공통백신 후보군 도출)

  • Kim, Min Jung;Jo, Byung-Gwan;Heo, Jae-Rin;Choi, Jae-Won;Kim, Hak Yong
    • Proceedings of the Korea Contents Association Conference
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    • 2017.05a
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    • pp.297-298
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    • 2017
  • 플라비바이러스(Flavivirus)는 모기와 같은 곤충을 매개로 하여 인체에 감염된다고 잘 알려져 있다. 그 대표적인 예로 지카 바이러스(Zika virus), 뎅기 바이러스(Dengue virus), 황열 바이러스(Yellow fever virus), 일본 뇌염 바이러스(Japanese encephalitis virus) 등을 들 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 생물정보학을 기반으로 인체 감염 주요 플라비바이러스인 지카 바이러스, 뎅기 바이러스. 황열 바이러스, 일본 뇌염 바이러스의 총 4종류 플라비바이러스에 공통적으로 적용 가능한 펩타이드 백신 후보를 제시하고자 한다. 먼저 UniProt (The Universal Protein Resource)의 유전자 서열정보를 이용하여 4종류의 바이러스가 가진 단백질 중 백신으로써 적합한 단백질을 선정하였다. 선정된 단백질의 아미노산 서열정보를 바탕으로 IEDB (Immune Epitope Database And Analysis Resource)를 활용한 에피토프(epitope) 분석을 통해 에피토프로 작용하는 4 종류 바이러스의 공통적인 서열을 도출하였다.

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The Effect of Knowledge and Attitudes on Preventive Behaviors Plan for Zika Virus Infection in University Students (대학생의 지카바이러스 감염에 대한 지식 및 태도가 예방행위계획에 미치는 영향)

  • Lim, Seungjoo;Kim, Youngji
    • Journal of muscle and joint health
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.209-216
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    • 2021
  • Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effect of knowledge and attitudes of preventive behavior plans (PBPs) on Zika virus infection among university students. Methods: Participants included 130 students from H University in Korea. Electronic self-reported questionnaires were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 23.0. Results: The mean percentile score for knowledge was 35.52±20.63. The mean scores for attitudes and PBPs were 3.31±0.47 and 3.07±0.72, respectively, out of 5 points. Knowledge (t=-5.79, p<.001), attitudes (t=-3.17, p=.002), and PBPs (t=-2.67, p=.009) differed significantly with respect to awareness concerning Zika virus infection. The factor 'attitudes' significantly affected PBPs, with an R2 value of 12.0% (β=.27, p<.001). Conclusion: Developing a correct attitude toward Zika virus infection may be key to improving preventive behaviors. Health education messages should be tailored to increase preventive behaviors against Zika virus infection. Nursing educators will benefit from partnerships with health educators and by using internet media to speed up the dissemination of Zika virus information.

Zika Virus Infection: Perspectives as a Specialist of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (지카바이러스 감염: 소아감염 전문가로서의 관점)

  • Yun, Ki Wook
    • Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2016
  • The Zika virus, a flavivirus related to dengue and Japanese encephalitis was discovered in the Zika forest in Uganda, 1947. Since Zika virus was first reported in Brazil in May 2015, infections have occurred in at least 40 countries, especially in the Americas. Zika virus infection usually is asymptomatic or causes mild illness, but may be related to severe clinical manifestations, particularly microcephaly and Guillain-$Barr{\acute{e}}$ syndrome. Although the possibility of autochthonous Zika virus transmission in South Korea is low, the imported cases and Zika virus-transmitting mosquito should be adequately monitored and promptly managed. In addition, enhancing preparedness for Zika virus infection are needed.

Discrimination of Flaviviruses with High Frequency of Infection in Asian Countries: Epitope Prediction by Bioinformatic Approaches (아시아 국가 내에서 감염빈도가 높은 플라비바이러스의 구별: 생물정보학적 접근을 통한 항원결정기 예측)

  • Choi, Jae-Won;Jo, Byung-Gwan;Kim, Min Jung;Park, Suji;Kim, Hak Yong
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.99-113
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    • 2018
  • Recently, global warming has widened the habitat of mosquitoes and infection chances for mosquito-borne diseases are increasing. Flavivirus is a typical mosquito-borne virus. Flaviviruses with a relatively high frequency of infection in Asian countries include Zika, Dengue, and Japanese encephalitis viruses. Although distinctive diagnosis of flaviviruses is required because the symptoms and therapeutic method differ, there is no diagnostic method that can distinguish them accurately yet. In this study, we propose distinctive diagnosis method of flaviviruses using informations and analysis tools constructed in bioinformatic databases. The envelope protein and non-structural protein 1 which are useful protein for the immuno-diagnostics of three flaviviruses were selected. Their homology was analyzed by multiple sequence alignments and epitope candidates consisting of 10-15 amino acids were selected. Finally two epitopes were suggested to be most useful by immunogenicity analysis and 3D structure prediction. These approaches and results are expected to be great value in the distinctive diagnosis of three flaviviruses with a high frequency of infection in Asian countries.

Developing Prevention System of Overseas Infectious Disease Based on MERS and Zika Virus Outbreak (중동호흡기증후군과 지카바이러스의 대응사례분석을 통한 해외유입 신종감염병 예방시스템 구축 방안)

  • Kim, Ja Young;Bang, Joon Seok
    • Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.330-340
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    • 2016
  • Objective: The outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) started in South Korea in May 2015 and the end of crisis was declared in December 2015 by Korea Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). However, Zika virus emerged in less than 2 months following MERS and showed higher mortality than other countries. This study is to assess the current prevention system of overseas infectious diseases, based on MERS and Zika virus outbreak and to suggest effective response system for the future. Methods: We conducted two surveys on medical specialists working at tertiary general hospitals regarding the effectiveness of responding system by KCDC against MERS and Zika virus and education in individual medical institutions using 5-Likert points. Response system was examined in three different periods as initial period, spreading period, and post disease period. Results: Although medical specialists received the notifications in initial period, no practical prevention was proven to be placed in responding stage by medical facilities (averagely 3.5/5 points in total and sub-analyses). During spreading period, there were several academic seminars conducted, which were evaluated as helpful. In post disease period, all answered that there were changes on patient treatment in all medical facilities, with mainly report system and the treatment regulations in case of suspicious patients for infection. Only 49% respondents answered positive on the possibility of initial responses. For questionnaire items regarding Zika virus, all answered that there were notifications prior to the first outbreak of the infected patient. Eighty% of respondents were aware of 'the Guideline system for traveling to dangerous areas', and answered that the system was moderately effective (averagely 3.8/5 points in total). For the effectiveness of prevention measures for foreign novel disease by KCDC, the average point was 3.0 in both of total and sub-analyses. Conclusion: There is not enough response system to prevent infectious disease in medical institutional and governmental levels in Korea. It would warrant the modification of overall medical system to improve preventive measures for initial spread of such diseases.

Reasonable Solutions for Legal Disputes and Regulations on Epidemics (감염병 관련 법적 분쟁과 규제에 관한 합리적 해결방안)

  • Lee, Kyunghwan;Kim, Taehwan;Kim, Mannoh;Han, Sunwoo
    • Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.150-166
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    • 2016
  • In the aftermath of a recent outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), legal matters on the spread of epidemics have emerged as major social issues in Korea, with the awareness that rampant contagious diseases are disasters in society. Problems arose over damages arising from patients who contract infectious diseases, compensation for people under quarantine and for a partial, or entire, shutdown of hospitals, and information disclosure on infectious diseases. As epidemic-linked problems have never been socially disputed in Korea, the relevant legal issues appear to be studied comparatively less than other areas. As interests are heightened over legal issues on infectious illnesses amid the MERS scare, in-depth, further research on such legal issues should be conducted in an utmost effort to prevent and make preparations for epidemics which potentially become a social disaster, such as new Hong Kong flu, Ebola virus and Zika virus.