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A Novel Non-contact Heart Rate Estimation Algorithm and System with User Identification

  • Kim, Chan-Il;Kim, Hyung-Jin;Kim, Seon-Chil;Park, Hee-Jun;Lee, Jong-ha
    • IEIE Transactions on Smart Processing and Computing
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    • v.5 no.6
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    • pp.395-402
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    • 2016
  • In these days, the wearable devices have been developed for measuring biological data effectively. However, wearable devices have tissue allege and noise problem. Also, it is impossible for a remote center to identify the person whose data are measured by wearable devices, which could trigger a communication problem over treatment. To solve these problems, biometric measurement based on a non-contact method, such as face image sequencing is necessary. This makes it possible to measure biometric data without any operation and side effects. This system can monitor the biological signals of people in real time without allege and noise and simultaneously identify them. In this paper, we propose an authentication process while measuring biometric data, through a non-contact method.

A microfluidic multiple bio-analysis platform based on the enzyme-immobilized barcoded strip

  • Kim, Sung-Rak;Lee, Sang-Hoon
    • 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2005.10a
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    • pp.159-162
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    • 2005
  • In this paper, we report a novel technique for the manufacture of polymeric bar-coded strips having diverse characteristics such as sensing with biocatalysts using a microfluidic platform and 'on the fly' photopolymerization. This method is a very simple, cost-effective means for mass production, and diverse materials sensitive to hazardous environments such as enzymes, DNA, or antigens are expected to be immobilized stably, as the fabrication process does not need any hazardous environments. On the basis of this technology, we fabricated enzyme-immobilized barcoded strip for multiple bio-analysis.

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Simple and Ultrasensitive Chemically Amplified Electrochemical Detection of Ferrocenemethanol on 4-Nitrophenyl Grafted Glassy Carbon Electrode

  • Koh, Ahyeon;Lee, Junghyun;Song, Jieun;Shin, Woonsup
    • Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.286-292
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    • 2016
  • Chemically amplified electrochemical detection, redox-active probe being amplified its electrochemical anodic current by a sacrificial electron donor presenting in solution, holds great potential for simple and quantitative bioanalytical analysis. Herein, we report the chemically amplified electrochemical analysis that drastically enhanced a detection of ferrocenemethanol (analyte) by ferrocyanide (chemical amplifier) on 4-nitrophenyl grafted glassy carbon electrodes at $60^{\circ}C$. The glassy carbon electrode grafted with a 4-nitrophenyl group using an electrochemical reduction suppressed the oxidation of ferrocyanide and thus enabled detection of ferrocenemethanol with excellent selectivity. The ferrocenemethanol was detected down to an nM range using a linear sweep voltammetry under kinetically optimized conditions. The detection limit was improved by decreasing the concentration of the ferrocyanide and increasing temperature.

Engineering and Application of Zinc Finger Proteins and TALEs for Biomedical Research

  • Kim, Moon-Soo;Kini, Anu Ganesh
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • v.40 no.8
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    • pp.533-541
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    • 2017
  • Engineered DNA-binding domains provide a powerful technology for numerous biomedical studies due to their ability to recognize specific DNA sequences. Zinc fingers (ZF) are one of the most common DNA-binding domains and have been extensively studied for a variety of applications, such as gene regulation, genome engineering and diagnostics. Another novel DNA-binding domain known as a transcriptional activator-like effector (TALE) has been more recently discovered, which has a previously undescribed DNA-binding mode. Due to their modular architecture and flexibility, TALEs have been rapidly developed into artificial gene targeting reagents. Here, we describe the methods used to design these DNA-binding proteins and their key applications in biomedical research.

Direct Metal Laser Sintering-New Possibilities in Biomedical Part Manufacturing

  • Kotila, Juha;Syvanen, Tatu;Hanninen, Jouni;Latikka, Maria;Nyrhila, Olli
    • Proceedings of the Korean Powder Metallurgy Institute Conference
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    • 2006.09a
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    • pp.248-249
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    • 2006
  • Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) has been utilized for prototype manufacturing of functional metal components for years now. During this period the surface quality, mechanical properties, detail resolution and easiness of the process have been improved to the level suitable for direct production of complex metallic components for various applications. The paper will present the latest DMLS technology utilizing EOSINT M270 laser sintering machine and EOSTYLE support generation software for direct and rapid production of complex shaped metallic components for various purposes. The focus of the presentation will be in rapid manufacturing of customized biomedical implants and surgical devices of the latest stainless steel, titanium and cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloys. In addition to biomedical applications, other application areas where complex metallic parts with stringent requirements are being needed will be presented.

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Reduced Cytotoxicity by Repetitive mRNA Transfection in Differentiated Neurons

  • Seung Hwan Ko;Jin Sun Kang;Sang-Mi Kim;Eun-Hye Lee;Chang-Hwan Park
    • International Journal of Stem Cells
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.117-122
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    • 2023
  • Background and Objectives: mRNA-based protein expression technology has been used to express functional proteins. We have previously generated dopamine neurons from rat-embryo derived neural precursor cells (NPCs) through repeated transfection of synthetic transcription factor mRNA encoding dopamine-inducible genes. However, NPCs began to die approximately 10 d post-transfection. In this study, we examined a long-term transfection protocol that did not affect cell viability. Methods and Results: Experiments were performed in eight groups sorted according to the start date of mRNA transfection. mRNA was transfected into NPCs daily for 21 d and live cell images of each group were recorded. NPCs which were differentiated for more than five days showed sustained gene expression and appreciable viability despite daily mRNA transfection for 21 d. Conclusions: Repeated mRNA transfection requires cells with a sufficient differentiation period.

Characterization of HA/PCL composite scaffolds fabricated by layer manufacturing technology

  • Kim, Seung-Eon;Hyun, Yong-Taek;Yun, Hui-Suk;Yoon, Taek-Rim;Heo, Su-Jin;Shin, Jung-Woog
    • Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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    • 2008.11a
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    • pp.1409-1410
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    • 2008
  • Layer manufacturing technology has been recently spotlighted as a promising candidate to fabricate porous scaffolds for tissue engineering, because it can provide three dimensional interconnectivity and different pore structures and on-demand scaffold design. This study aims to fabricate HA/PCL composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering by a layer manufacturing technology, paste extruding deposition, and to characterize in vitro and in vivo biocompatibilities of the scaffolds. This study discusses the mechnical properties, proliferation and differentiation of osteogenic cells, and tissue in-growth and bone regeneration behavior using animal models.

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Job Title Recommendations for Allied Health Professionals Related to Clinical Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, and Medical Biology (임상병리학, 검사의학, 의료생물학 관련 지원보건직 명칭에 대한 제안)

  • Bon-Kyeong KOO;Dajin LIM;Sangwon KIM;Chul KIM
    • Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science
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    • v.55 no.1
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2023
  • The purpose of this study is to find terms that can give identity to the major and occupation of clinical laboratory technologist (also known as medical technologist). The term clinical pathology includes all branches of pathology, namely anatomical pathology, chemical pathology, hematology, microbiology, and all respective subspecialties. Unfortunately, several countries exclude anatomical pathology from the term clinical pathology, a problem that gets compounded when the title is translated into languages other than English. Clinical pathology (US, UK) is a medical specialty. Similar terms are laboratory medicine (Germany, Poland), medical/clinical biology (France, Netherlands) or clinical analysis (Spain). Depending on the person questioned, medical technology is defined slightly differently by individuals, companies, and institutions. The definition also depends on the language in which the question is asked. Medical technology can be translated to define clinical laboratory technology, allied health sciences, medical equipment, biomedical engineering, and health technology. The terms 'clinical pathology technology and pathological technology' are not used in allied health sciences. The names of 'medical technology·medical technologist' can be replaced by 'biomedical laboratory science·biomedical laboratory technologist' or 'clinical laboratory analysis·clinical laboratory analyst'. In this study, it is proposed to change the name of academic and occupation to 'medical biology·medical biology technologist' that combines the term biomedical.

Stress Analysis of Total Knee System Depending on Implant Materials and Fixation Methods (인공무릎관절에 있어서 임플란트의 재료 및 고정방법에 따른 응력분석)

  • Cho, C.H.;Cho, Y.K.;Choi, J.B.;Choi, K.
    • Proceedings of the KOSOMBE Conference
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    • v.1997 no.11
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    • pp.484-488
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    • 1997
  • Three-dimensional finite element analyses were used to compare the stress distribution and the stability of the fixation among seven different tibial components and to investigate the effect due to implant materials in total knee arthroplasty. The components included an intact tibia(Type I), Cemented Cobalt-Chromium tibial tray implanted with a PMMA cemented Co-Cr stem(Type II), Cemented Co-Cr tibial tray with a uncemented Co-Cr stem(Type III), Cemented Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) tibial tray with a cemented UHMWPE stem (Type IV), Cemented UHMWPE tray with a uncemented UHMWPE stem(Type V), Cemented Co-Cr tray without a stem(Type VI), and Cemented UHMWPE tray without a stem(Type VII). Uncemented components were assumed to have complete bony in growth and a rigid state of fixation between component and bone. The interface between bone/cement/component of cemented components was also assumed to be fully bonded. Bi-condylar forces were applied. The results indicated that Uncemented stem components provided lower bone stress shielding and stress concentration. The UHMWPE tray and stem component showed better agreement with the intact tibia than the Co-Cr Alloy tray and stem components. If the implant tray can be fixed firmed without a stem, Cemented PE tray without a stem(Type VII) may be recommended to give the best characteristics in the sense of stress distribution and stability.

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