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Song-Induced Autobiographical Memory of Patients With Early Alzheimer's Dementia (노래를 통한 초기 알츠하이머 치매환자의 자서전적 기억)

  • Han, Seung Ah
    • Journal of Music and Human Behavior
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.49-66
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    • 2016
  • This study investigated the song-induced autobiographical memory of patients with early Alzheimer's Dementia (AD) by comparing the effects of patient-selected songs (M-AD) versus music therapist-selected songs (M-MT). A total of 19 patients with early AD participated in this study. In the M-AD and M-MT conditions, each participant listened to a song and was instructed to recall memory. The time to recall memory, the specificity of the memory, mood changes, and the type of recalled memory were measured. Perceived familiarity and preference of the used songs and association of the song with the recalled memory were also analyzed. The results of the study showed that the M-AD condition elicited more specific memory and positive mood change than the M-MT condition. In addition, AD patients reported a higher level of familiarity with and preference of songs in the M-AD condition, compared to the M-MT condition. These results indicate that patient-selected songs, which have a personal meaning to an individual, could be effectively used for intervening with memory of this population, which would support music therapists to make better decision with regard to song selection. Further studies would be needed to deepen the understanding of autobiographical memory in older population with cognitive impairment and to propose more effective music therapy strategies for intervening with memory.

REGULATION OF MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR-MEDIATED sAPP RELEASE BY PLA2- RELATED PATHWAYS.

  • Cho, Hye-Won;Kim, Hwa-Jung
    • Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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    • 2003.04a
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    • pp.198-199
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    • 2003
  • Chronic inflammatory processes are associated with pathology of Alzheimer's disease(AD). The expression of both cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2) and phospholipase A2(PLA2) appears to be strongly activated during AD, indicating the importance of inflammatory gene pathways as a response to brain injury. Stimulation of heterotrimeric G protein-coupled receptors including muscarinic receptors activates cytosolic PLA2 and receptor-mediated activation of PLA2 generates free fatty acids (i.e., arachidonic acid). (omitted)

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QoS-aware MAC protocol based on Single-channel Jamming Signal in the Multi-Hop Ad Hoc Network (QoS를 보장하는 Multi-Hop Ad Hoc Network용 Single-channel Jamming 신호 기반의 MAC 프로토콜)

  • Kim, Young-Man;Han, Wang-Won
    • Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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    • 2005.11a
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    • pp.361-363
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    • 2005
  • 최근의 컴퓨터 네트워킹 환경에서 무선 멀티미디어 응용 서비스에 대한 사용자의 요구는 날로 증가하고 있다. 그러므로 사용자에게 원활한 서비스를 제공위해서 QoS 보장을 위한 무선 네트워크 프로토콜의 설계는 중요하다. 본 논문에서는 무선 인터넷에서 QoS를 보장하기 위한 표준인 IEEE 802.11e[1]의 문제점들을 분석하고, Multi-Hop Ad Hoc Network에서 성능 향상을 위하여 Single-channel Jamming 신호를 기반으로 한 SJMAC(Sing1e-channel Jamming MAC) 프로토콜을 설계하고, NS2 모듈을 구현한 후에 성능 평가를 하였다. 기존 IEEE 802.11e과의 성능 비교를 위하여 NS2 (Network Simulator2)[2]에 SJMAC 모듈을 추가하여 제안된 프로토콜의 성능을 검증한다.

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The Effect of the Polygonum tinctoria Niram on Atopic Dermatitis in Dinitrochlorobenzene-Induced BALB/c Mice

  • Chu, Han-Na;Kim, Jeong-Sang
    • Applied Microscopy
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    • v.44 no.2
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    • pp.53-60
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    • 2014
  • In the present study, we investigated the effects of Polygonum tinctoria Niram (PTN) on atopic dermatitis (AD) in BALB/c mice induced by 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB). They were divided into four groups; Control, DNCB, DNCB+1%PTN (1% PTN extract) and DNCB+5%PTN (5% PTN extract), for evaluating the change of appearance of skin surface, skin hydration, thickness of epidermis and mast cell numbers during 4 weeks. PTN suppressed symptoms of AD in appearance of skin and increased skin hydration for DNCB+1%PTN and DNCB+5%PTN. Treatment with PTN significantly decreased the levels of eosinophils. In histopathological examination, DNCB+1%PTN and DNCB+5%PTN significantly reduced the thickness of epidermis and number of mast cell in dermis. These results suggested that the PTN improved symptoms of AD in BALB/c mice.

Protective Effect of Celecoxib, a Selective Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitor, Against Beta-Amyloid-Induced Apoptosis: Possible Involvement of Proinflammatory Signals in Beta-Amyloid-Mediated Cell Death

  • Jang, Jung-Hee;Surh, Young-Joon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Toxicology Conference
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    • 2003.10b
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    • pp.139-140
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    • 2003
  • Inflammatory as well as oxidative tissue damage has been implicated in pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD), and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been reported to have beneficial effects in the treatment or prevention of AD. In the present study, we investigated the effect of celecoxib, a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor, on inflammatory cell death induced by beta-amyloid, a neurotoxic peptide associated with senile plaques formed in the brains of patients with AD.(omitted)

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Morphologic Assessment of Corpus Callosum in the Patient of Alzheimer Disease using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

  • Seoung, Youl-Hun;Choe, Bo-Young
    • Journal of the Korean Magnetic Resonance Society
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.84-95
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    • 2009
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of the measurement of corpus callosum (CC) size in the Alzheimer patient by using magnetic resonance (MR) midsagittal image. We performed MR scanning in 20 normal high age group, and in 20 mild cognitive impairment (MCI) group, and in 20 Alzheimer disease (AD) group. The following parameters were employed in AD group: TRITE/FA 6650ms/66ms/$90^{\circ}$, NEX 2, Thickness/Gap 2/0, FOV 220mm. The magnetic field strength was used at 3.0 Tesla. We selected midsagittal image of the brain by using view forum program, measured CC size, which were anteroposterior length, diameter of genu, body, narrowing portion, and splenium. The present study demonstrates that CC size of Alzheimer disease can be useful for clinical assessment concerning the diameter of genu, body, and splenium.

Prediction of hub genes of Alzheimer's disease using a protein interaction network and functional enrichment analysis

  • Wee, Jia Jin;Kumar, Suresh
    • Genomics & Informatics
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.39.1-39.8
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    • 2020
  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys affected individuals' memory and reasoning faculties, and consequently, their ability to perform the simplest tasks. This study investigated the hub genes of AD. Proteins interact with other proteins and non-protein molecules, and these interactions play an important role in understanding protein function. Computational methods are useful for understanding biological problems, in particular, network analyses of protein-protein interactions. Through a protein network analysis, we identified the following top 10 hub genes associated with AD: PTGER3, C3AR1, NPY, ADCY2, CXCL12, CCR5, MTNR1A, CNR2, GRM2, and CXCL8. Through gene enrichment, it was identified that most gene functions could be classified as integral to the plasma membrane, G-protein coupled receptor activity, and cell communication under gene ontology, as well as involvement in signal transduction pathways. Based on the convergent functional genomics ranking, the prioritized genes were NPY, CXCL12, CCR5, and CNR2.

Protective Effect of Kimchi against Aβ25-35-induced Impairment of Cognition and Memory (아밀로이드 베타에 의해 유도된 인지 및 기억능력 손상에 대한 김치의 보호 효과)

  • Choi, Ji Myung;Lee, Sanghyun;Park, Kun Young;Kang, Soon Ah;Cho, Eun Ju
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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    • v.43 no.3
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    • pp.360-366
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    • 2014
  • Kimchi is a Korean traditional fermented food with various health functionalities. However, the protective effects of kimchi against Alzheimer's disease (AD) have not been studied yet. In this study, the protective activities of kimchi extract against oxidative stress and AD were investigated in an amyloid beta ($A{\beta}$)-induced AD model using ICR mice. Kimchi extract exerted strong scavenging activities against 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl and hydroxyl radical. In addition, T-maze, object cognition, and water maze tests were carried out using the AD model. The $A{\beta}_{25-35}$-injected groups showed impairment of cognition and memory. However, the abilities of novel object recognition and new route awareness were improved by administration of kimchi extract (100 and 200 mg/kg/day) for 2 weeks. Furthermore, the results on water maze test indicated that kimchi extract exerted protective activity against cognitive impairment induced by $A{\beta}_{25-35}$. The present study suggested that kimchi protected against $A{\beta}$-induced impairment of memory and cognition as well as attenuated oxidative stress.

Anti-atopic dermatitis effects of Parasenecio auriculatus via simultaneous inhibition of multiple inflammatory pathways

  • Kwon, Yujin;Cho, Su-Yeon;Kwon, Jaeyoung;Hwang, Min;Hwang, Hoseong;Kang, Yoon Jin;Lee, Hyeon-Seong;Kim, Jiyoon;Kim, Won Kyu
    • BMB Reports
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    • v.55 no.6
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    • pp.275-280
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    • 2022
  • The treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) is challenging due to its complex etiology. From epidermal disruption to chronic inflammation, various cells and inflammatory pathways contribute to the progression of AD. As with immunosuppressants, general inhibition of inflammatory pathways can be effective, but this approach is not suitable for long-term treatment due to its side effects. This study aimed to identify a plant extract (PE) with anti-inflammatory effects on multiple cell types involved in AD development and provide relevant mechanistic evidence. Degranulation was measured in RBL-2H3 cells to screen 30 PEs native to South Korea. To investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of Parasenecio auriculatus var. matsumurana Nakai extract (PAE) in AD, production of cytokines and nitric oxide, activation status of FcεRI and TLR4 signaling, cell-cell junction, and cell viability were evaluated using qRT-PCR, western blotting, confocal microscopy, Griess system, and an MTT assay in RBL-2H3, HEK293, RAW264.7, and HaCaT cells. For in vivo experiments, a DNCBinduced AD mouse model was constructed, and hematoxylin and eosin, periodic acid-Schiff, toluidine blue, and F4/80-staining were performed. The chemical constituents of PAE were analyzed by HPLC-MS. By measuring the anti-degranulation effects of 30 PEs in RBL-2H3 cells, we found that Paeonia lactiflora Pall., PA, and Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) Libosch. ex Steud. show an inhibitory activity of more than 50%. Of these, PAE most dramatically and consistently suppressed cytokine expression, including IL-4, IL-9, IL-13, and TNF-α. PAE potently inhibited FcεRI signaling, which mechanistically supports its basophil-stabilizing effects, and PAE downregulated cytokines and NO production in macrophages via perturbation of toll-like receptor signaling. Moreover, PAE suppressed cytokine production in keratinocytes and upregulated the expression of tight junction molecules ZO-1 and occludin. In a DNCB-induced AD mouse model, the topical application of PAE significantly improved atopic index scores, immune cell infiltration, cytokine expression, abnormal activation of signaling molecules in FcεRI and TLR signaling, and damaged skin structure compared with dexamethasone. The anti-inflammatory effect of PAE was mainly due to integerrimine. Our findings suggest that PAE could potently inhibit multi-inflammatory cells involved in AD development, synergistically block the propagation of inflammatory responses, and thus alleviate AD symptoms.

Routing Table Protection From an Attack to Falsify Hop Count in Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (모바일 애드 혹 네트워크(Mobile Ad-hoc Networks)에서 홉 카운트 변조 공격으로부터의 라우팅 테이블 보안)

  • Kim, Jin-Hee;Lee, Jae-Hyun;Kwon, Kyung-Hee
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.8 no.7
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    • pp.43-52
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    • 2008
  • The AODV routing algorithm in a mobile ad-hoc networks broadcasts RREQ packet to find a route from a source to a destination. An attacker node may intercept a RREQ packet and attack by falsifying a field in that packet. In this paper, we propose a simply modified method which can protect a routing table from an attack to falsify the hop count field in the RREQ packet. When establishing a connection between a source and a destination, we update routing table of each node on the connection based on minimum delay instead of minimum hop count. By doing this, we can protect routing table from an attack to falsify a hop count Our simulation is implemented in Network Simulator(NS-2). We analyze how an attacker affects the mobile ad-hoc networks. The result of the simulation shows that the proposed mechanism transfers a data securely.