• Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.29-37
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• 2012

The loudness dependence of the auditory evoked potential (LDAEP) has been proposed as a valid biomarker of central serotoninergic activity in humans. The specificity and sensitivity of the LDAEP to changes in serotonergic neurotransmission have recently been explored in many studies about pharmacology and genetics. The majority of evidence for an association between the LDAEP and serotonin activity has come from animal studies. Genetic association studies with the LDAEP have provided conflicting reports with additional evidence outlining sensitivity to other neurotransmitter systems including the dopamine and glutamatergic systems. The LDAEP has been revealed to reflect the pathophysiology of various psychiatric illnesses. There is supporting evidence that major psychiatric disorders have differential LDAEP activities. Overall, the LDAEP shows strong evidence as a potential predictor of antidepressant treatment response. It need to be explored whether the LDAEP could be a biological marker of various psychiatric diseases and treatment prediction of antidepressants and serotonin related drugs.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• v.35 no.4
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• pp.295-298
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• 1997

Genonlic DNA from Metagonimn vokogawci and Metagonimw Miyata type was amplified by polymerase chain reaction based on the random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPDI technique. Eight random 10-mer oligonucleotide primers (OPA-02, 5-TGCCGAGCTG-3; OPA-09, 5-GGGTAACGCC-3; OPA-17, 5-GTGATCGCAG-3; OPA-11, 5-CAATCGCCGT-3; OPA-13, 5-CAGCACCCAC-3; OPA-17. 5-GACCGCTrGT-3; OPA-19, 5-CAAACGTCGG-3; OPA-20, 5-GTTGCGATCC-3) WITH A G+C CONTENT FO 60-70% (Kit A. Operon Technologies Inc., California, USAI could produce distinguishable banding patterns between the two Metngonimus species. From the results of this study, it was suggested that Metcsonimus Miyata type has a different DNA sequence from M. WOkQgGUIGi. Key words: Metcgonimw vokognwai, MetnBonimw Miyata type, random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD)

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.11 no.10
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• pp.457-466
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• 2011

In general, drivers need a self-interest information to decide their routes. So, non-governmental sectors, such as Internet Portal Company, make and provide user-oriented contents for drivers in a hurry. But, VMS which is the typical public media always provides traffic-information for drivers without weighting personal characteristics and considering transportation conditions. So in this research, we searched importance and preference of traffic-information contents as IPA(Importance-Performance Analysis)result. We can draw the conclusion that the improvement of traffic-information contents focused on users(drivers) is needed. Specially, we proposed the strategy of VMS according to traffic conditions.

• Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.119-128
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• 2013

Objectives Memory impairment is a very important mental health issue for elderly and adults. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Early detection of the prodromal stage of patients with AD is an important topic of interest for both mental health clinicians and policy makers. Methods Electroencephalograpgy (EEG) has been used as a possible biological marker for patients with MCI, and AD. In this review, we will summarize the clinical implications of EEG and ERP as a biological marker for AD and MCI. Results EEG power density, functional coupling, spectral coherence, synchronization, and connectivity were analyzed and proved their clinical efficacy in patients with the prodromal stage of AD. Serial studies on late event-related potentials (ERPs) were also conducted in MCI patients as well as healthy elders. Even though these EEG and ERP studies have some limitations for their design and method, their clinical implications are increasing rapidly. Conclusion EEG and ERP can be used as biological markers of AD and MCI. Also they can be used as useful tools for early detection of AD and MCI patients. They are useful and sensitive research tools for AD and MCI patients. However, some problems remain to be solved until they can be practical measures in clinical setting.

• Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science
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• v.48 no.2
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• pp.114-117
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• 2016

In vivo labeling of bone with fluorochromes is a widely used method for assessment of bone formation and remodeling processes. In particular, calcein is used as a marker for identification of bone growth, which is indicated by a green color. Calcein green is a calcium chelator that adheres to regions of mineralizing bone thereby allowing localization of new bone. Bone formation and remodeling in vivo can be assessed by calcium-binding calcein labeling. In this study, changes in the femoral bone of a normal mouse model at both 4 and 8 weeks were evaluated using calcein labeling. Intense deposition of calcium in the bone was observed after application for 8 weeks. A mouse model is suitable for application in in vivo experiments using genetically modified mice, such as knock-out mice, however data regarding femoral cross sectional bone in young mice are limited. The current study confirmed calcein as a useful marker for identification of bone growth, which was indicated by a green color on photomicrographs. This methodological process may provide basic information for interpreting bone formation and regeneration to pharmacologic or genetic manipulation in mice.

• Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
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• v.30 no.2
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• pp.43-52
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• 2014

배경 및 목적 암-연관 섬유아세포(Cancer-associated fibroblasts, CAF)는 종양미세환경의 가장 중요한 요소의 하나다. 그래서 두경부편평세포암에 대해 CAF가 암세포의 운동성에 미치는 영향을 평가하고, CAF에 과발현되는 CD44의 역할에 대해 평가하고자 하였다. 재료 및 방법 두경부암환자의 종양조직에서 CAF를 분리하고, 비종양성 조직으로부터 정상 섬유아세포(NHF)를 분리하였다. 창상치유분석과 상하 챔버를 이용한 3차원 세포 이동 분석을 이용하여, CAF가 암세포의 이동에 미치는 영향을 분석하고, CAF에서 과발현되는 CD44를 중화항체로 CAF를 차단했을 때 암세포 이동의 변화를 관찰하였다. 결과 NHF에 비해 CAF에서 CD44가 과발현되는 것을 관찰하였다. 창상치유분석에서 CAF와 같이 배양된 암세포는 NHF와 같이 배양된 암세포에 비해 더 빠른 이동을 보였다. CD44 중화 항체를 처리했을 때는 암세포의 이동성이 저해되었다. 결론 CAF는 종양미세환경에서 암세포의 운동성을 조절하는 중요한 인자의 하나일 것으로 사료된다. CD44는 CAF의 기능을 매개하는 중요한 표지자 중 하나로 생각된다.

• Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.189-195
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• 2006

We investigated the genetic variation in Stewartia koreana Nakai by examining 61 I-SSR amplicons in 120 individuals distributed among six natural populations in Korea. The overall percentage of polymorphic I-SSR amplicons was 81.9% and mean number of amplicons per I-SSR primer was 12.2. Levels of genetic diversity within 6 populations were similar each other[Shannon's Index $0.358{\sim}0.467$(mean: 0.407)]. The Mt. Obong population had the highest level of genetic diversity and was most distinctive from the other populations. Most variation existed among individuals within population(88.2%). Genetic differentiation among populations(${\phi}_{ST}$) was 0.118. The UPGMA dendrogram based on the genetic distance failed in showing decisive geographic relationships.

• Journal of Plant Biology
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• v.38 no.1
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• pp.55-62
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• 1995

Embryogenic cell (EC) suspension cultures derived from mature seed-embryo of rice (Oryza sativa L cv. Kye Hwa) were used for the expression patterns of isozyme and enzyme activity. EC suspension cultures were composed of cells that were densely cytoplasmic, potentially embryogenic. However, nonembryogenic cell (NEC) cultures were composed of large, elongated and vacuolated cells. These cells were analyzed for the isozyme pattern and enzyme activity of EC and NEC. Isozyme patterns of peroxidase, esterase, acid phosphatase and malate dehydrogenase exhibited striking difference in the total number of bands, specificity and intensity of band. Also, these isozymes showed very high activity in the EC. Specific band, band activity and higher enzyme activity of isozyme in EC was absent or low in NEC, which may indicate an association of these specific isozymes with morphological characterization and totipotency of embryogenic cells. These results indicate that specific pattern and activity of enzyme in EC could probably be used as a biochemical marker of EC in rice.n rice.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• v.50 no.5
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• pp.615-623
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• 2001

Background : Pneumoconiosis is a parenchymal lung disease that results from the accumulation of coal dust in the lungs and the consequent tissue reaction. To evaluate the role of various personal factors in pneumoconiosis and the significance of some serologic markers for assessing the disease activity related to pneumoconiosis, the Rheumatoid Factor(RF), ${\alpha}_1$-AT, C-Reactive Protein(CRP), ceruloplasmin and fibrinogen levels were measured. Method : All the patients were males, 45-76 years old, and the mean duration of coal dust exposure was 23.2 years. 51 patients were classified as having Simple Pneumoconiosis (SP), 59 had Progressive Massive Fibrosis (PMF). Fifty eight men with ages ranging from 26-70 years were used as normal controls. The serum RF and CRP were titrated using an Autochemistry analyzer (HITACHI 7150 : Japan) and the ${\alpha}_1$-AT and ceruloplasmin levels were measured using a Nephelometer (Behring Nephelometer : Germany) and the fibrinogen levels were estimated by using an Autoanalyzer for hematologic coagulation. Result : There was a higher RF level in the SP, and PMF groups than in the control groups but there was no statistical difference. The CRP, ${\alpha}_1$-AT, and ceruloplasmin levels were also higher in the SP, and PMF groups. However, the fibrinogen concentration was within the normal ranges in both the SP and PMF groups. Conclusion : The CWP (Ed note : Define CWP) patients had significantly higher CRP, ${\alpha}_1$-AT, and ceruloplasmin levels compared to the control group. It is believed that these serologic changes could be used as a marker of the disease activity.

• Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.273-278
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• 2006

Objectives : Biochemical markers can provide an objective evidence of heavy alcohol drinking. The purpose of this study was to compare and evaluate the usefulness of biological markers detecting alcohol dependence, such as mean corpuscular volume(MCV), gamma-glutamyl transferase(GGT), and carbohydrate-deficient transferrin(CDT) in the patients of an alcohol counseling center. Methods : This study was done with 64 patients with alcohol dependence and 36 healthy subjects. Relative values(%) of CDT were determined in their sera with turbidimetric immunoassay(Bio-Rad %CDT assay, Axis-Shield ASA, Oslo, Norway), and were compared with conventional markers of alcohol consumption, GGT and MCV. Results : Among the patients with alcohol dependence, 78.1% showed abnormal %CDT levels compared with GGT(61.9%) and MCV(20.7%). The areas under the receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curves(95% confidence interval) for %CDT, GGT, and MCV were 0.934(0.866-0.973), 0.871(0.789-0.930), and 0.575 (0.472-0.673), respectively. Conclusion : %CDT seems to be the most reliable biological marker for the detection and monitoring of alcohol consumption in the patients with alcohol dependence of the alcohol counseling center.