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Amygdalin Modulates Cell Cycle Regulator Genes in Human Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells

  • Park, Hae-Jeong;Baik, Haing-Woon;Lee, Seong-Kyu;Yoon, Seo-Hyun;Zheng, Long-Tai;Yim, Sung-Vin;Hong, Seon-Pyo;Chung, Joo-Ho
    • Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
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    • 제2권3호
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    • pp.159-165
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    • 2006
  • To determine the anticancer effect of D-amygdalin (D-mandelinitrole-${\beta}$-D-gentiobioside) in human chronic myeloid leukemia cells K562, we profiled the gene expression between amygdalin treatment and control groups. Through 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, the cytotoxicity of D-amygdalin was $57.79{\pm}1.83%$ at the concentration of 5 mg/mL for 24 h. We performed cDNA microarray analysis and compared the gene expression profiles between D-amygdalin (5 mg/mL, 24 h) treatment and control groups. Among the genes changed by D-amygdalin, we paid attention to cell cycle-related genes, and particularly cell cycle regulator genes; because arrest of cell cycle processing was ideal tactic in remedy for cancer. In our data, expressions of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1B (p27, Kip1) (CDKN1B), ataxia telangiectasia mutated (includes complementation groups A, C, and D) (ATM), cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1C (p57, Kip2) (CDKN1C), and CHK1 checkpoint homolog (CHEK1, formally known as CHK1) were increased, while expressions of cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2), cell division cycle 25A (CDC25A), and cyclin E1 (CCNE1) were decreased. The pattern of these gene expressions were confirmed through RT-PCR. Our results showed that D-amygdalin might control cell cycle regulator genes and arrest S phase of cell cycle in K562 cells as the useful anticancer drug.

New Anti-aging & Moisturizer Ingredients of Exopolysaccharides by Grifola frondosa

  • Bae, Jun-Tae;Lee, Bum-Chun;Yoon, Eun-Jeong;Kim, Jin-Hwa;Lee, Dong-Hwan;Pyo, Hyeong-Bae;Choe, Tae-Boo
    • 대한화장품학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 대한화장품학회 2003년도 IFSCC Conference Proceeding Book I
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    • pp.35-49
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    • 2003
  • In this study, in an attempt to search for functional cosmetic ingredients from higher fungal, we have produced exopolysaccharides (GF-l, approximately carbohydrate 75%, protein 25%) and polysaccharide (GF-2) of mycelium extract, by submerged culture of Grifolafrondosa. For applications in anti-aging cosmetic field, we investigated the diverse biological activities. Antioxidant activity and inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinases (MMPs) were investigated enzymatic assays by measuring the superoxide scavenging activity using xanthine-xanthine oxidase system and the proteolytic activity of MMPs using EnzChek Collagenase/Gelatinase kits, respectively. GF-l polysacchairde showed inhibition of superoxide radical by 90% at a concentration of 0.2% (w/v) and inhibition of collagenase by 45% at 0.2% (w/v). GF-2 polysaccharide of mycelium extract also exhibited good antioxidant activity. However, MMPs inhibition activity was relatively lower level compared to GF-l polysaccharides. The treatment of human dermal fibroblast (HDF) with GF-l and GF-2 polysaccharides increased the proliferation of fibroblast by approximately 23-25% at a concentration of 0.5% (w/v), also showed collagen synthesis increase in HDF by about 50% at 0.5% (w/v) compared to that of untreated control. We also report the moisturizing effects of polysaccharides in cosmetic products (O/W emulation) and its own ingredient, in vitro and in vivo. The GF-1 polysaccharide showed higher moisturizing ability than sodium hyaluronate, which is the most commonly used moisturizers ingredient. These results suggest the GF-l polysaccharide, protein-bound polysaccharide, may be used as an ingredient for new moisturizing and anti-aging cosmeceuticals.

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Enzymatic Activities of Allergen Extracts from Three Species of Dust Mites and Cockroaches Commonly Found in Korean Home

  • Jeong, Kyoung-Yong;Kim, Chung-Ryul;Yong, Tai-Soon
    • Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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    • 제48권2호
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    • pp.151-155
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    • 2010
  • Allergen extracts from dust mites and cockroaches commonly found in Korean homes were used to evaluate their enzymatic activity as they are believed to influence allergenicity. Allergen extracts were prepared from 3 dust mite species (Dermatophagoides farinae, D. pteronyssinus, and Tyrophagus putrescentiae) and 3 cockroach species (Blattella germanica, Periplaneta americana, and P. fuliginosa) maintained in the Korea National Arthropods of Medical Importance Resource Bank. Proteins were extracted in PBS after homogenization using liquid nitrogen. The activities of various enzymes were investigated using the API Zym system. No significant difference in phosphatase, lipase, or glycosidase activity was observed among the 6 allergen extracts, but much difference was observed in protease activity. Protease activity was assessed in more detail by gelatin zymography and the EnzChek assay. Extract from T. putrescentiae showed the highest protease activity, followed by those of the cockroach extracts. Extracts from D. farinae and D. pteronyssinus showed only weak protease activity. Gelatinolytic activity was detected mainly in a 30-kDa protein in D. farinae, a 28-kDa protein in D. pteronyssinus, a > 26-kDa protein in T. putrescentiae, a > 20-kDa protein in B. germanica, and a > 23-kDa protein in P. americana and P. fuliginosa. The information on various enzymatic activities obtained in this study may be useful for future studies. In particular, the strong protease activity found in cockroach extracts could contribute to sensitization to cockroach allergens, which is known to be associated with the development of asthma.

Maternal high-fructose intake during pregnancy and lactation induces metabolic syndrome in adult offspring

  • Koo, Soohyeon;Kim, Mina;Cho, Hyun Min;Kim, Inkyeom
    • Nutrition Research and Practice
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    • 제15권2호
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    • pp.160-172
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    • 2021
  • BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Nutritional status and food intake during pregnancy and lactation can affect fetal programming. In the current metabolic syndrome epidemic, high-fructose diets have been strongly implicated. This study investigated the effect of maternal high-fructose intake during pregnancy and lactation on the development of metabolic syndrome in adult offspring. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Drinking water with or without 20% fructose was administered to female C57BL/6J mice over the course of their pregnancy and lactation periods. After weaning, pups ate regular chow. Accu-Chek Performa was used to measure glucose levels, and a tail-cuff method was used to examine systolic blood pressure. Animals were sacrificed at 7 months, their livers were excised, and sections were stained with Oil Red O and hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. Kidneys were collected for gene expression analysis using quantitative real-time Polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS: Adult offspring exposed to maternal high-fructose intake during pregnancy and lactation presented with heavier body weights, fattier livers, and broader areas under the curve in glucose tolerance test values than control offspring. Serum levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, glucose, triglycerides, and total cholesterol and systolic blood pressure in the maternal high-fructose group were higher than that in controls. However, there were no significant differences in mRNA expressions of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system genes and sodium transporter genes. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that maternal high-fructose intake during pregnancy and lactation induces metabolic syndrome with hyperglycemia, hypertension, and dyslipidemia in adult offspring.

광주와 전남지역 사육견의 개심장사상충(Dirofilaria immitis) 감염률 조사 (Prevalence of canine heartworm infection among dogs in Kwangju and Chonnam area)

  • 정대영;김희정;이태욱;김내영;이정치;신성식
    • 한국동물위생학회지
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    • 제20권1호
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    • pp.47-53
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    • 1997
  • We have investigated the prevalence of canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) infection among 100 mixed-breed dogs raised in Chonnam Province (Koheung, Posung, Changheung, and Hwasoon) and 100 dogs randomly selected from visiting dogs to the College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University for routine physical examination. Blood samples taken from dogs were examined for the presence of Dirofilaria immitis microfilaria by the modified Knott's test, and an antigen test which was based on the sandwich ELISA(DiroCHEK(equation omitted), Synbiotics, Inc., San Diego, California, USA) was used to detect the adult heartworm-specific antigen from serum samples. The results were then compared with those of the modified Knott's test. Five(2.5%) of the 200 examined dogs were microfilaria-positive, while 8 dogs(4%) were anti-gen-positive, which suggested that the antigen test was more sensitive than the microfilarial test in detecting heartworm infection. All dogs that were microfilaria-positive were also antigen-positive. The place of origin of the heartworm-positive dogs were of Naju (4/26, 15.4%), Koheung(3/32, 9.4%), and Hwasoon (1/19, 5.3%), while none of dogs raised in Kwangju, Posung, and Changheung areas were infected with the parasite. Although not significant, more infected dogs were observed in older ages, while the difference in infection rate between male (4/98, 4.1%) and female (4/102, 3.9%) was not recognized. Our results indicated that a relatively low infection rate was observed in dogs raised in Kwangju and Chonnam area compared to the infection rate reported previously in other areas of South Korea.

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Mandibular arch orthodontic treatment stability using passive self-ligating and conventional systems in adults: A randomized controlled trial

  • Rahman, Norma Ab;Wey, Mang Chek;Othman, Siti Adibah
    • 대한치과교정학회지
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    • 제47권1호
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    • pp.11-20
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    • 2017
  • Objective: This randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the stability of mandibular arch orthodontic treatment outcomes between passive self-ligating and conventional systems during 6 months of retention. Methods: Forty-seven orthodontic patients with mild to moderate crowding malocclusions not requiring extraction were recruited based on inclusion criteria. Patients (mean age $21.58{\pm}2.94years$) were randomized into two groups to receive either passive self-ligating ($Damon^{(R)}$ 3MX, n = 23) or conventional system (Gemini MBT, n = 24) orthodontic treatment. Direct measurements of the final sample comprising 20 study models per group were performed using a digital caliper at the debonding stage, and 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after debonding. Paired t-test, independent t-test, and non-parametric test were used for statistical analysis. Results: A significant increase (p < 0.01) in incisor irregularity was observed in both self-ligating and conventional system groups. A significant reduction (p < 0.01) in second interpremolar width was observed in both groups. Mandibular arch length decreased significantly (p = 0.001) in the conventional system group but not in the self-ligating system group. A similar pattern of stability was observed for intercanine width, first interpremolar width, intermolar width, and arch depth throughout the 6-month retention period after debonding. Comparison of incisor irregularity and arch dimension changes between self-ligating system and conventional system groups during the 6 months were non-significant. Conclusions: The stability of treatment outcomes for mild to moderate crowding malocclusions was similar between the self-ligating system and conventional system during the first 6 months of retention.

The global distribution of permanent canine hypodontia: A systematic review

  • Sivarajan, Saritha;Mani, Shani Ann;John, Jacob;Fayed, Mona M. Salah;Kook, Yoon-Ah;Wey, Mang Chek
    • 대한치과교정학회지
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    • 제51권1호
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    • pp.55-74
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    • 2021
  • Objective: To systematically review studies on canine agenesis prevalence in different populations and continents, based on the jaw, sex, location, and associated dental anomalies. Methods: Electronic and hand searches of English literature in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, OpenGrey, and Science Direct were conducted, and the authors were contacted when necessary. Observational studies (population-based, hospital/clinic-based, and cross-sectional) were included. For study appraisal and synthesis, duplicate selection was performed independently by two reviewers. Study quality was assessed using a modified Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology checklist, with main outcome of prevalence of canine agenesis. Results: The global population prevalence of canine agenesis was 0.30% (0.0-4.7%), highest in Asia (0.54%), followed by Africa (0.33%), and the least in Europe and South America (0.19% in both continents). Canine agenesis was more common in the maxilla (88.57%), followed by both maxilla and mandible (8.57%), and the least common was mandible-only presentation (2.86%). The condition was more common in females (female:male ratio = 1.23), except in Asia (female:male ratio = 0.88) and Africa (female:male ratio = 1). In Asia, unilateral agenesis was almost twice as prevalent as bilateral, but in Europe, the bilateral form was more common. Conclusions: The overall prevalence of canine agenesis is 0.30%, with the highest prevalence in Asia, followed by Africa, Europe, and South America. The condition is more common in the maxilla than the mandible, and in females than males (except in Asia and Africa), with unilateral agenesis being more common in Asia and the bilateral form showing a greater prevalence in Europe.

인천공항철도 활성화를 위한 시설 및 열차운영방안 고찰 (The consideration of facilities plan and train operating plan for Incheon airport railroad revitalization)

  • 노병국;김용배
    • 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국철도학회 2010년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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    • pp.80-97
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    • 2010
  • 인천공항철도는 인천공항철도의 허브화 전략에 따라 당시 경쟁공항(간사이, 첵랩콕 등) 수준의 접근성 확보를 위해 건설을 추진하였으며, 현재 1단계(인천공항~김포공항, 40.3km)는 '07.3월 개통하여 운영중이며, 2단계(김포공항~서울역, 20.7km)는 '10.10월말에 개통예정으로 있으나, 인천공항철도가 서울역에서만 이용이 가능하도록 계획되어 있어 접근성이 불리하고, 운행속도가 최대 110km/h 수준으로 공항버스 등과 비교할 때 시간경쟁력이 부족하며, 현재 운행 중인 고속철도와 서울역에서 추가적으로 환승하여야 하는 등의 이유로 현재 1단계 운영구간의 공항철도 이용수요가 저조(7%)하며, 수요에 대한 재예측 결과 또한 협약대비 수요가 부족한 것으로 분석되어 국가가 부담하여야할 보조금이 연평균 4천억원 수준에 달하여, 국가에서는 한국철도공사가 민간지분을 매입 보조금 규모를 축소하는 대책을 마련하였음에도 불구하고, 상당한 규모의 보조금지급(연평균 2천억원)이 불가피한 실정에 있어 수요증대를 위한 인천공항철도 활성화 방안이 절실하다. 따라서, 본 고에서는 현재 KTX의 직결운행, 인천공항철도 운행열차의 고속열차(EMU 180 km/h급)대체를 통한 Speed UP을 통한 수요창출을 위한 시설계획 및 운영계획 등을 제언하여, 국가의 관문인 인천공항을 이용하는 승객들에게 신속하고 편리한 운행수단을 제공하고, 아울러 수요창출을 통한 국가보조금의 축소에도 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

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용적세기조절회전치료 치료계획 확인에 사용되는 MapPHAN의 유용성 평가 (Evaluation of the Usefulness of MapPHAN for the Verification of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Planning)

  • 우헌;박장필;민제순;이제희;유숙현
    • 대한방사선치료학회지
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    • 제25권2호
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    • pp.115-121
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    • 2013
  • 목 적: 최신 선형가속기와 새로운 평가 장비를 도입하게 되어 이를 임상에 적용하기 위한 준비과정 중 몇 가지 문제가 발생하여 유용성을 확인하는 과정을 분석함으로써 앞으로 이 장비를 도입하는 기관에 도움이 되고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 모든 측정은 TrueBEAM STX (Varian, USA)를 이용하였으며, 전산화치료계획장비(Eclipse ver 10.0.39, Varian, USA)를 이용하여 각 에너지 별, 조사조건 별 선량분포파일을 산출하였다. MapCHECK 2의 고유의 성능과 오차로 발생 할 수 있는 원인에 대하여 측정 및 분석하였다. MapCHECK 2의 성능 확인을 위해 6X, 6X-FFF (Flattening Filter Free), 10X, 10X-FFF, 15X의 에너지별로 필드사이즈 $10{\times}10$ cm, gantry $0^{\circ}$, $180^{\circ}$ 방향에서 측정을 하였다. 또한 기존 IGRT couch의 CT값이 volumetric dosimetry에 영향을 주는지 확인을 위해서, CT 넘버 값: -800 (Carbon) & -950 (COUCH안의 공기), -100 & -950을 지정해준 상태에서 6X-FFF, 15X의 에너지별로 필드사이즈 $10{\times}10$ cm, gantry $0^{\circ}$, $180^{\circ}$, $135^{\circ}$, $275^{\circ}$ 방향에서 측정을 하였고, MapPHAN에 할당된 HU 값 확인을 위해 Solid water phantom 3 cm을 위로 얹은 MapCHECK 2와 치료계획용 컴퓨터를 이용해 비교하였고, MapPHAN의 각진 모서리에 의한 측정오류문제, MapPHAN의 gantry 방향 의존성을 알아보기 위해 3가지 방법으로 측정 하였다. 세로로 세운 세팅 상태에서 6X-FFF, 15X를 GANTRY $90^{\circ}$, $270^{\circ}$ 방향에서 각각 측정하고, 가로로 세운 세팅상태에서 에너지 6X-FFF, 15X를 필드사이즈 $10{\times}10$ cm, $90^{\circ}$, $45^{\circ}$, $315^{\circ}$, $270^{\circ}$의 방향에서 각각 측정하였다. 세 번째로 빔의 세기조절을 하지 않은 상태에서 open arc를 조사하였다. 결 과: MapCHECK의 기본 성능을 확인, Couch에 의한 감약 측정, MAP-PHAN에 할당하는 HU값 측정, MapPHAN의 각진 모서리에 대한 계산 정확도 확인을 위한 측정에서 모두 유효한 범위에 들어와 측정오류에 영향을 미치지 않는 것을 확인 할 수 있었다. Gantry 방향의존성 확인하기 위한 3가지 방법 중 첫 번째로 측정기를 세운 상태에서의 값은 Gantry $270^{\circ}$ (상대적 $0^{\circ}$), $90^{\circ}$ (상대적 $180^{\circ}$)에서 6X-FFF, 15X에서 각각 -1.51, 0.83%와 -0.63, -0.22%를 나타내어 AP/PA 방향에 의한 영향이 없음을 나타냈다. 측정기를 가로로 세팅한 상태에서는 Gantry $90^{\circ}$, $270^{\circ}$에서 에너지 6X-FFF 4.37, 2.84%, 15X에서는 -9.63, -13.32%의 차이가 측정되어 gamma pass rate 3%의 값보다 큰 값을 나타내므로 MapPHAN에 의한 측방향 측정값이 유효범위 안에 들지 못하는 것을 확인 할 수 있었다. 마지막 Open Arc에서 6X-FFF, 15X 에너지를 필드사이즈 $10{\times}10$ cm에 $360^{\circ}$ 회전상태에서의 선량분포를 보면 pass rate가 90% 가까이 나오는 것을 확인 할 수 있다. 결 론: 위 결과를 토대로 MapPHAN은 상대등선량분포 감마값 측정에는 적합 하지만, 측방향 빔에 대한 gantry 방향의 의존성 때문에 절대선량은 정확한 측정을 할 수 없는 것으로 판단되어진다. 본 논문에서는 더욱 정확한 치료계획 확인을 위해서 VMAT 같은 회전조사시 측방향에 대한 오차를 줄이고 정확한 절대선량을 측정하기 위해서 MapCHEK 2와 IMF (Isocentric Mounting Fixture)의 조합을 사용하여 gantry 방향 의존성에 의한 영향을 최소화 할 수 있을 것이라 판단된다.

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일 지역 중·고등학생의 흡연실태 (A Study on the Actual Conditions of Smoking in Middle and High School Students in One Region)

  • 김현옥
    • 한국학교보건학회지
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    • 제12권1호
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    • pp.149-167
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    • 1999
  • To investigate the actual conditions of smoking in middle and high school students in Chinan County, I used a sturctured questionnaire for 1,579 students attending twelve middle-high schools from December 1, 1998 to December 20, 1998. I collected and data correlated the using an $SPSS-PC^+$ 1. The smoking rate of middle-high schoo1 students in Chinan County was 17.9%, relatively high. This smoking rate was different according to the gender, grade, religion, and economic situation. In mals, high school students, non-religious, students low income family students, the smoking rate was higher. The smoking rate of high school students was almost the same as the smoking rate of adults, generally higher than that of foreign teenagers. Because the smoking rat of studinets in the third grade of middle school and in the first grade of high School was six times higher, increased education should be conducted during this time in an attempt to curb the sudden increase of the smoking rate. The smoking rate of girl students was 5.0%; this has increased mor than three times from ten years ago. Consequently, counter measures should be taken against the smoking of female students as well as juvenile smoking in general. In addition, the smoking rate of middle-high school students showed interesting differences when correnated with enviornmental factors. Students with low grades, who are not satisfied with school life, who don't have both parents, who have uncaring parents who nare too strict or too arbitary, who have smoking parents, or who have experienced smoking commonly smoked. Therefore, to lower the smoking rate we should improve the school environment, improve a student's interest in school life. And parents or siblings should lead by example and quit smoking at home. Schools should educate students more effectively concerning the harmful effects of smoking and create an accurate understanding of its dancers. From the beginning, we should teach students never ever to touch cigaretts. 2. The surve discovered that most students started out of curiosity, or solicitantion from friends or elders at middle school, and had been smoking one to five cigarettes for more than a year. They obtained cigarettes at stores and most of them have friends who smoke. As a result anti-smoking education should be conducted at elementary schools prior to middle school. More than 95% of the teenagers who smoke had friends who smote and smoked out of curiosity or the recommendation of elders. Thus, we must focus on teenagers who smoke in group, rather than individually. Fuyrthermore, the strict application of the regulation of tobacco sales as well as tobacco cooperation from retailers are needed. While students did not show any mood or academic achievement difference after beginning smoking, 58.1% of the students a health situdation that was worse. Juvenile smoking is more harmful to the juvenile than adult smoking is to the adult. This should be focused on in an anti-smoking campaign. 3. Students who smoke hada more positive attitude toward smoking than students who don't smoke. Students who smoke had a tendency to have a nuetral position and are not concerned about smoking compared to non-smoking students. The survey showed that the great number of students had a nuetral position. Because this nuetrality may increase Juvenile smoking, education that provides an exact understanding of smoking should be performed to build the correct attidude toward smoking. 4. Middle school students smoke when angry, gloomy, anxious, a lone and when they have some problems to solve, on when they feel inconveniened in other wores, they smoke to reliver stress. They also smok due to addiction. Because smoking is not a praetical method to relieve stress, a program which helps to acquire positive relief stress should be provided to help reduce smoking. 5. About 65% of students who smoke want to quit smoking because of health problem, 78% of them have tried mor than once to quit but failed due to weak will power and peer pressure from friends who smoke. Juvenile smoking is group, oriented. Thus, the program that advances less smoking will be the one that focuseds on groups. 6. As for advice to students who want to quit smoking, "persuasion" was used most commonly, followed by a "presentation on how to quit smoking". Another method were severe punishment. About 70% of the students wanted the anti-smoking guide at school. 7. Most students (73.5%) had a position that more anti-smoking education at school is needed. Obriously, then, anti-smoking education at middle-high schools should be reinfoced. Although the education which explains the harmful influence of tobacco is known as an efficient way prevent smoking; it does not influence students who already smoke. Therefore, for students who smoke, multi-dimensional approaches must be attempted that include physical training, phychokogical approache, consultation and discussion, medical chek-ups, audio-visual education technigues, and professonal instructors, in addition, because smoking students have more negative on lukewarm attitude to anti-smoking education anti-smoking education should be conducted through a communicative style by dedicated teachers who care about students. In order to increase the effectiveness of this program.

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