• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2001년도 Proceedings of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea
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• pp.152.2-152.2
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• 2001

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2001년도 Proceedings of International Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea
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• pp.312.1-312.1
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• 2001

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2001년도 Proceedings of International Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea
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• pp.293.2-293.2
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• 2001

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.181-185
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• 2008

The effects of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) on pacemaker currents in cultured interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) from the mouse small intestine were investigated using the whole-cell patch clamp technique at $30^{\circ}C$. Under voltage clamping at a holding potential of -70 mV, CGRP decreased the amplitude and frequency of pacemaker currents and activated outward resting currents. These effects were blocked by intracellular $GDP{\beta}S$, a G-protein inhibitor and glibenclamide, a specific ATP-sensitive $K^+$ channels blocker. During current clamping, CGRP hyperpolarized the membrane and this effect was antagonized by glibenclamide. Pretreatment with SQ-22536 (an adenylate cyclase inhibitor) or naproxen (a cyclooxygenase inhibitor) did not block the CGRP-induced effects, whereas pretreatment with ODQ (a guanylate cyclase inhibitor) or L-NAME (an inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase) did. In conclusion, CGRP inhibits pacemaker currents in ICC by generating nitric oxide via G-protein activation and so activating ATP-sensitive $K^+$ channels. Nitric oxide- and guanylate cyclase-dependent pathways are involved in these effects.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.146-152
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• 2012

MicroRNAs (miRNAs, miRs) are about 21-25 nucleotides in length and regulate mRNA translation by base pairing to partially complementary sites, predominantly in the 3'-untranslated region (3'-UTR) of the target mRNA. In this study, the expression profile of miRNAs was compared and analyzed for the establishment of miRNA-related odontoblast differentiation using MDPC-23 cells derived from mouse dental papilla cells. To determine the expression profile of miRNAs during the differentiation of MDPC-23 cells, we employed miRNA microarray analysis, quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and Alizaline red-S staining. In the miRNA microarray analysis, 11 miRNAs were found to be up- or down-regulated more than 3-fold between day 0 (control) and day 5 of MDPC-23 cell differentiation among the 1,769 miRNAs examined. In qRT-PCR analysis, the expression levels of two of these molecules, miR-194 and miR-126, were increased and decreased in the control MDPC-23 cells compared with the MDPC-23 cells at day 5 of differentiation, respectively. Importantly, the overexpression of miR-194 significantly accelerated mineralization compared with the control cultures during the differentiation of MDPC-23 cells. These results suggest that the miR-194 augments MDPC-23 cell differentiation, and potently accelerates the mineralization process. Moreover, these in vitro results show that different miRNAs are deregulated during the differentiation of MDPC-23 cells, suggesting the involvement of these genes in the differentiation and mineralization of odontoblasts.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.185-190
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• 2001

We described three cases of immediate reimplantation of a frozen-thawed autogenous mandible composed of a mixture of iliac bone, marrow, and particulate hydroxyapatite in tumors of the mandible. Acceptable outcomes were obtained in three patients who underwent immediate autogenous mandibular graft reconstruction. The conditions leading to successful outcome of the procedure are also discussed. Reimplantation of frozen autogenous lesioned mandible was performed in three patients with mandibular tumors. Two reimplanted grafts survived without complications following surgery. One case had postoperative infection that resolved with appropriate antibiotic treatment. There were no recurrences of the primary lesions. Satisfactory facial contour after surgery was achieved. These results are most promising, and we believe that, with further refinement, this technique will offer a new and acceptable modality for facial reconstruction in patients with cancer.

• 한국공작기계학회논문집
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.69-74
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• 2005

Since the use of CFC and HCFC refrigerants is to be restricted due to the depletion of ozone layer, this experiment applies the $NH_{3}$ gas to study the performance characteristics from the superheat control for improving the energy efficiency. The experiments are carried out for the condensing pressure of refrigeration system from 1500kPa to 1600kPa by 50kPa and for degree of superheat from $0^{circ}$ to $1^{circ}$ by $10^{circ}$ at each condensing pressure. As a result of experiment, 1) As degree of superheat increased, evaporating pressure of the compressor decreased so equilibrium temperature decreased. And specific volume of refrigerant vapors increased so refrigerant mass flow and heat load of the evaporator decreased. 2) An influence of change of condensing pressure on heat load of the evaporator was insignificant. 3) With the identical degree of superheat, change of compressed temperature was insignificant according to each condensing pressure, so there was little change in enthalpy.4) when the degree of superheat is $0^{circ}$C at each condensing pressure, the refrigeration system has the hi띤est performance.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.197-202
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• 1994

The present study was aimed to determine if endogenous L-arginine-nitric oxide (NO) pathway has central, rather than peripheral, mechanisms in blood pressure regulation. Arterial blood pressure and heart rate responses to acute inhibition of the t-arginine-NO pathway were examined in rats anesthetized with thiopental (50 mg/kg, IP). An intracerebroventricular (ICV) cannula was placed in the left lateral ventricle. The right femoral artery was cannulated to measure arterial blood pressure and the vein to serve as an infusion route. $N^G-nitro-L-arginine$ methyl ester (L-NAME) was infused either intracerebroventricularly or intravenously. ICV infusion $(1.25\;{\mu}L/min)$ of L-NAME $(20\;or\;100\;{\mu}g/kg)$ per minute for 60 min) increased the mean arterial pressure and heart rate. Plasma renin concentrations(PRC) were significantly lower in L-NAME-infused group than in the control. L-Arginine $(60\;{\mu}g/min,\;ICV)$ prevented the pressor response to ICV L-NAME. The pressor response was not affected by simultaneous intravenous infusion of saralasin, but was abolished by hexamethonium treatment. Intravenous infusion $(40\;{\mu}L/min,\;10{\sim}100\;{\mu}g/kg\;per\;minute\;for\;60\;min)$ also increased blood pressure, while it decreased heart rate. These results indicate that endogenous L-arginine-NO pathway has separate central and peripheral mechanisms in regulating the cardiovascular function. The central effect may not be mediated via activation of renin-angiotensin system, but via, at least in part, activation of the sympathetic outflow.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.319-322
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the appropriate degree of set-back of the mandible by evaluating the rate of relapse after surgery. Methods: Among the patients who visited our hospital from January 2002 to January 2007 and who underwent orthognathic surgery, of the patients available for follow-up observation, the rate of relapse after surgery was investigated according to the set-back degree. The patients were divided into groups by the degree of set-back, and relapse was evaluated by the radiographs performed the day after surgery, 6 months after surgery, 1 year after surgery, 2 years after surgery and 3 years after surgery. Results: In cases that exceeded the limit of posterior movement of the mandible (13 mm) or that had the wrong position of the condyle, a greater tendency toward relapse was shown. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, among the cases that required a large amount of posterior movement of the mandible, two jaw surgeries accompanied by bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO) and LeFort I osteotomy are recommended.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.111-115
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• 2008

The effects of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) on pacemaker activities of cultured interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) from murine small intestine were investigated using whole-cell patch-clamp technique at $30^{\circ}C$ and $Ca^{2+}$ image analysis. ICC generated spontaneous pacemaker currents at a holding potential of -70 mV. The treatment of ICC with EGCG resulted in a dose-dependent decrease in the frequency and amplitude of pacemaker currents. SQ-22536, an adenylate cyclase inhibitor, and ODQ, a guanylate cyclase inhibitor, did not inhibit the effects of EGCG. EGCG-induced effects on pacemaker currents were not inhibited by glibenclamide, an ATP-sensitive $K^+$ channel blocker and TEA, a $Ca^{2+}$-activated $K^+$ channel blocker. Also, we found that EGCG inhibited the spontaneous $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ oscillations in cultured ICC. In conclusion, EGCG inhibited the pacemaker activity of ICC and reduced $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ oscillations by cAMP-, cGMP-, ATP-sensitive $K^+$ channel-independent manner.