• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.394-397
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• 2023

The posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) is often involved in pathologies of the posterior cranial fossa. Therefore, a good understanding of the vessel's normal and variant courses is important to the neurosurgeon or neurointerventionalist. During the routine microdissection of the craniocervical junction, an unusual arrangement between the highest denticulate ligament and PICA was observed. On the right side, the PICA was given rise to by the V4 segment of the vertebral artery 9 mm after the artery entered the dura mater of the posterior cranial fossa. The artery made an acute turn around the lateral edge of the highest denticulate ligament to then recur 180 degrees and travel medially toward the brainstem. Invasive procedures that target the PICA should be aware of the variant as described herein.

• 식물분류학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.119-131
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• 2014

쉬땅나무족(Adenostoma: 2spp., Chamaebatiaria: 1sp., Sorbaria: 9spp., Spiraeanthus: 1sp.)과 근연분류군인 Lyonothamnus속 2종을 포함한 총 15분류군의 잎의 해부학적인 형질을 광학현미경(LM)을 이용하여 연구하였다. 모든 해부학적 형질은 잎의 횡단면을 비교하고 기재하였으며, 해부학적 형질로 분류군 간 중륵과 엽신의 횡단면, 중륵의 두께, 각피층, 표피세포, 기공, 모용, 엽육조직, 결정체, 주유관속 유형 등의 형질을 비교하였다. 본 연구 결과에서는 중륵의 주유관속 패턴을 크게 두 타입으로 구분하여 기재하였다. Type 1: 불연속유관속, 독립된 3개의 호형(Adenostoma), Type 2: 연속유관속, subtype 2A: 다소 편평(flat)한 호형(Chamaebatiaria, Spiraeanthus), subtype 2B: U-shape 호형(Lyonothamnus, Sorbaria). 또한 세부적인 해부학적 형질에 대해 자세히 기재하였고, 분류학적 중요성에 대해 논의하였다. 결론적으로, 일부 잎의 해부학적 형질(예, 각피층, 표피세포, 모용, 엽육조직, 유관속 패턴)은 진단형질로서 유용함을 확인하였고, 쉬땅나무족 내 이면기공엽과 배복성의 엽육조직, U-shape의 유관속 패턴의 형질이 쉬땅나무속을 구분하는 주요형질임을 밝혔다.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.659-665
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• 2014

목재의 조직, 물리, 역학적 특성은 토양조건과 기후변화 등의 환경적 인자에 의해서도 바뀌게 됨으로 남부 세 지역의 임분 특성이 목재의 재질특성에 미치는 영향과 지역별 조직, 물리, 역학적 특성 등을 비교 검토하였다. 경상도, 전라도, 제주도의 졸참나무임지에 대해 임분 특성과 목재특성을 평가 분석하였는데 이들 간에는 대부분 높은 상관관계가 나타났다. 남부지역의 졸참나무는 온대에서 난대로 기후가 변화하는 난대 지역의 산림자원으로 본 목재재질특성 분석결과 유용한 산림자원으로 활용할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.70-84
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• 2024

Methamphetamine (METH) can potentially disrupt neurotransmitters activities in the central nervous system (CNS) and cause neurotoxicity through various pathways. These pathways include increased production of reactive nitrogen and oxygen species, hypothermia, and induction of mitochondrial apoptosis. In this study, we investigated the long-term effects of METH addiction on the structural changes in the amygdala of postmortem human brains and the involvement of the brain- cAMP response element-binding protein/brain-derived neurotrophic factor (CREB/BDNF) and Akt-1/GSK3 signaling pathways. We examined ten male postmortem brains, comparing control subjects with chronic METH users, using immunohistochemistry, real-time polymerase chain reaction (to measure levels of CREB, BDNF, Akt-1, GSK3, and tumor necrosis factor-α [TNF-α]), Tunnel assay, stereology, and assays for reactive oxygen species (ROS), glutathione disulfide (GSSG), and glutathione peroxidase (GPX). The findings revealed that METH significantly reduced the expression of BDNF, CREB, Akt-1, and GPX while increasing the levels of GSSG, ROS, RIPK3, GSK3, and TNF-α. Furthermore, METH-induced inflammation and neurodegeneration in the amygdala, with ROS production mediated by the CREB/BDNF and Akt-1/GSK3 signaling pathways.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.28-34
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• 2019

Background: Breast cancer is a complex, heterogeneous disease and one of the most common malignancies in women worldwide. The efficacy of chemotherapy as an important breast cancer treatment option has been severely limited because of the inherent or acquired resistance of cancer cells. The molecular chaperone heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) upregulated in response to cellular stress is required for functions such as conformational maturation, activation and stability in more than 200 client proteins, mostly of the signaling type. In this study, the expression of HSP90 isoforms including $HSP90{\alpha}$ and $HSP90{\beta}$ in breast cancer cell lines before and after treatment with doxorubicin (DOX) was assessed. Material and Methods: The cell cytotoxicity of DOX in MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell lines was determined using the MTT assay. immunofluorescence and western blotting techniques were used to determine the expression of $HSP90{\beta}$ in the cell lines before and after DOX treatment. Immunofluorescence was also conducted to ascertain the expression of $HSP90{\alpha}$. Results: The MTT assay results showed that the MDA-MB-231 cells ($IC_{50}=14.521{\mu}M$) were more sensitive than the MCF-7 cells ($IC_{50}=16.3315{\mu}M$) to DOX. The immunofluorescence results indicated that the expression of $HSP90{\alpha}$ in both cell lines decreased after exposure to DOX. The western blot and immunofluorescence analyses showed that $HSP90{\beta}$ expression decreased in the MCF-7 cells but increased in the MDA-MB-231 cells after DOX treatment. Conclusion: The obtained results suggested that $HSP90{\alpha}$ and $HSP90{\beta}$ expression levels were reduced in the MCF-7 cells after exposure to DOX. In the MDA-MB-231 cells, $HSP90{\alpha}$ expression was reduced while $HSP90{\beta}$ was found to be overexpressed following DOX treatment.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.26-33
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• 2012

목적: 자가 대퇴사두건을 이용한 해부학적 단일 다발 전방십자인대 재건술의 임상적 결과를 평가하고 자가 슬괵건을 이용한 이중 다발 재건술과 비교하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2009년 3월부터 대퇴사두건을 이용하여 해부학적 단일 다발 재건술을 받은 환자 28예(남자: 16명, 여자: 12명, 제1군)를 대상으로 하였으며 이를 슬괵건을 이용한 해부학적 이중 다발 재건술을 받은 환자 53예(남자: 51명, 여자: 2명)와 비교하였다(제2군). 평균 나이는 제1군은 34.9세(범위, 16-52), 제2군은 21.6세(범위, 17-55), 평균 추시 기간은 제1군은 13.9개월(범위, 12-20), 제2군은 36.2개월(범위, 20-52) 이었다. 술 후 임상적 결과는 Lysholm 점수, 객관적 International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) 평가표, Tegner 점수를 이용하여 평가하였으며 안정성은 Lachman 검사, KT-1000 관절계(MEDmetric Corp., San Diego, CA, USA) 검사 및 축 이동(pivot shift) 검사를 통해 평가하였다. 결과: 임상적 결과는 Lysholm 점수(1군: $85.9{\pm}2.6$, 2군: $90.9{\pm}1.0$, P=0.226), 객관적 IKDC 평가표(P=0.345), 그리고 Tegner 점수(1군: $6.9{\pm}1.4$, 2군: $7.1{\pm}1.3$, P=0.523)에서 양 군 모두 차이가 없었다. 안정성 평가에서도 KT-1000 관절계 검사(1군: $1.5{\pm}1.1\;mm$, 2군: $1.5{\pm}1.6\;mm$, P=0.457), Lachman 검사(P=0.547), 축 이동 검사(P=0.073) 모두 두 군간에 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 결론: 자가 대퇴사두건을 이용한 해부학적 단일 다발 전방십자인대 재건술은 자가 슬괵건을 이용한 해부학적 이중 다발 재건술과 유사한 수준의 임상적 결과와 안정성을 보여 환자에 따라 술기 선택을 위한 추가 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.125-137
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• 2011

Objectives : The Primo system is a hypothesis on the new circulation system. It orginates from Bonghan theory. Bonghan theory is about the anatomical substance of acupuncture point and meridian system. It has been regarded as a misunderstanding of the lymphatic system or as a made-up story for the past 40 years. Since 2002, many studies have been published either to support the theory or to refute the old viewpoint. But there are still difficulties about the proper sampling. The purpose of this study is to find out the discriminative criteria of Organ Surface Primo sytem by reviewing the Kim Bonghan's publications. Methods : Abstract of description about the Organ Surface Primo system in 5 publications of Kim Bonghan are weighted by the reverse order of publication. Results and Conclusions : 6 characters of anatomical structure and 11 characters of histological structure are founded as repeated descriptions. We hope that this summarized characteristics would be a good guide to Primo system experiments.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.207-213
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• 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study was to understand the complex anatomical structure and function of the midbrain to better understand the patient's symptoms and plan effective treatment including pharmacological and rehabilitation interventions. Design: A single case study Methods: A 17-year-old girl presented with acute onset of drowsiness, gait disturbance, mutism, and ptosis. Physical examination revealed postural instability, rigidity of all limbs, and limitations in extraocular movement. The brain MRI revealed an isolated acute infarction in the bilateral midbrain. Considering the location of the infarction, the presenting symptoms were the result of an impairment of the dopaminergic pathway in addition to lesions in the nuclei of the oculomotor nerve. Levodopa/carbidopa was prescribed. And the intensive and comprehensive rehabilitation program was done. Results: As a result of the study, through comprehensive intervention, which encompassed assessments such as the manual muscle test, Korean Modified Barthel Index score, and Trail-making test, significant enhancements in the patient's condition were observed. These findings provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of the intervention in promoting the patient's physical functioning and overall well-being. Conclusions: The results of this case highlight the significance of comprehending the intricate anatomical structure and functional aspects of the midbrain, which led us to approach appropriate pharmacological and rehabilitation interventions. Through active communication among the medical team, we were able to establish a therapeutic plan, which demonstrated that effective treatment can be achieved.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.120-127
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• 2015

Background: Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is a common and disabling problem among carpet weavers and is linked to physical and psychosocial factors of work. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of MSP, its psychosocial risk factors, and association of pain in each pair of anatomical sites among carpet weavers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed among 546 hand-woven carpet weavers in rural small-scale workshops of Iran. Data were collected by using parts of a standardized CUPID (Cultural and Psychosocial Influences on Disability) questionnaire focused on MSP in 10 body sites, including the low-back, neck, both right and left shoulders, elbows, wrists/hands, individual, physical and psychosocial risk factors. Statistical analysis was performed applying logistic regression models. Results: Prevalence of MSP in at least one body sitewas 51.7% over the past month. The most common sites were low back and right shoulder pain 27.4% and 20.1%, respectively. A significant difference was found between the mean number of painful anatomical sites and the level of education, age, physical loading at work, time pressure, lack of support, and job dissatisfaction. In pairwise comparisons, strongest association was found between pain in each bilateral anatomical site (odds ratio = 11.6-35.3; p < 0.001). Conclusion: In home-based workshops of carpet weaving, psychosocial factors and physical loading were associated with MSP. This finding is consistent with studies conducted among other jobs. Considering the preventive programs, the same amount of attention should be paid to psychosocial risk factors and physical loading. Also, further longitudinal studies are needed to investigate the relationship of psychological factors.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.265-275
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• 2013

The anterolateral thigh flap (ALTF) is a versatile fasciocutaneous or myocutaneous flap, which can be harvested incorporating several skin islands and muscle components. The perforator of the ALTF is usually derived from the descending or transverse branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery, and these vessels are based mainly on musculocutaneous perforators traversing the vastus lateralis muscle, and also based on the septocutaneous vessels running in between the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis muscle. Despite its usefulness for the oral cavity reconstruction, anatomic variations of these nutrient vessels, such as three main branches of ALTF and its relations with sartorius, vastus lateralis, tensor fasciae latae and rectus femoris muscle, have been reconstructive surgeons to be hesitated for the selection of ALTF. For the better understanding of ALTF as a routine reconstructive procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery, various anatomical findings must be learned and memorized by young doctors in the course of the special curriculum periods for the Korean national board of oral and maxillofacial surgery. This review article will discuss the vascular anatomy and relavant anatomical variations of ALTF with Korean language.