• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.377-383
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• 2019

Objectives: Self-reported disease history is often used in epidemiological studies. In this study, we acquired the hospital records of subjects who self-reported stroke or myocardial infarction (MI) and evaluated the validity of the participants' self-reported disease history. We also determined the level of agreement between specialists and non-specialists. Methods: Among the participants in the Health Examinees study, 1488 subjects self-reported stroke or MI during 2012-2017, and medical records were acquired for the 429 subjects (28.8%) who agreed to share their medical information. Each record was independently assigned to 2 medical doctors for review. The records were classified as 'definite,' 'possible,' or 'not' stroke or MI. If the doctors did not agree, a third doctor made the final decision. The positive predictive value (PPV) of self-reporting was calculated with the doctors' review as the gold standard. Kappa statistics were used to compare the results between general doctors and neurologists or cardiologists. Results: Medical records from 208 patients with self-reported stroke and 221 patients with self-reported MI were reviewed. The PPV of self-reported disease history was 51.4% for stroke and 32.6% for MI. If cases classified as 'possible' were counted as positive diagnoses, the PPV was 59.1% for stroke and 33.5% for MI. Kappa statistics showed moderate levels of agreement between specialists and nonspecialists for both stroke and MI. Conclusions: The validity of self-reported disease was lower than expected, especially in those who reported having been diagnosed with MI. Proper consideration is needed when using these self-reported data in further studies.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.177-181
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• 2021

Allergy is an immune response that appears in certain people, and reactions such as coughing, shortness of breath, and hives occur. The immune system plays an important role in homeostasis and host defense, and allergies cause hypersensitivity reactions when an imbalance of immunity occurs. Mutations in the TLR genes are associated with autoimmune conditions such as allergies and asthma. It has been reported that a locus in the TLR1-TLR6-TLR10 region may be associated with atopic sensitization or allergy. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to select an allergy patient group and a healthy control group to determine how the genetic mutation of TLR1 affects the onset of disease. This study was conducted in 709 patients and 5,025 control groups out of 10,956 patients with data from KARE and HEXA cohorts. As a result of logistic regression analysis of 6 SNPs selected from the TLR1 gene, only rs117033348 showed a statistically significant correlation (P = 0.002356). The influence of rs117033348 was examined using PolyPhen-2, and a significant result was shown. Therefore, it can be predicted that the G base in rs117033348 will have an influence on the human body. In addition, Geography of Genetic Variants browser was used to confirm the geographical distribution of allele frequencies for the TLR1 gene. Although it was found that there was a large racial difference in the prevalence of TLR1 SNP, it could be confirmed that the polymorphism of rs117033348 conducted in this study was only specific in East Asia when compared with each race.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.368-375
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• 2020

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a disease that is accompanied by various metabolic related problems and refers to a disease in which various adult diseases occur along with obesity. These metabolic syndromes appear according to the individual's genetic background. APOA5-ZPR1-BUD13, a gene cluster belonging to chromosome 11q23.3, is well known for its risk of plasma triglycerides and coronary artery disease. Recently, the GWAS results for metabolic syndrome were published in Koreans. The results included the APOA5-ZPR1-BUD13, and the SNPs that first appeared in Koreans in the ZPR1 and BUD13 were also discovered. In this study, the reproducibility was investigated for the newly discovered ZPR1 (rs964184) and BUD13 (rs2075295, rs1558861) using The Health Examinees (HEXA) cohort and showed significance. In addition, BUD13 (rs117548857, rs10488698, rs149527022, rs10790162), ZPR1 (rs2075290, rs145796806, rs201247587), APOA5 (rs12791103, rs1263173, rs7396835, rs17520254) were additionally discovered and significant results were obtained. For the SNPs that showed significant results, the effect on protein expression and the effect of expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) were also confirmed. This study is expected to contribute to the prevention and treatment of diseases with differences in onset based on individual genetic patterns as well as presenting the effect of genetic mutations in the APOA5-ZPR1-BUD13 on metabolic syndrome and blood lipid levels.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.33.1-33.10
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• 2021

Eucalyptus is one of the major plantation species with wide variety of industrial uses. Polymorphic and informative simple sequence repeats (SSRs) have broad range of applications in genetic analysis. In this study, two individuals of Eucalyptus tereticornis (ET217 and ET86), one individual each from E. camaldulensis (EC17) and E. grandis (EG9) were subjected to whole genome resequencing. Low coverage (10×) genome sequencing was used to find polymorphic SSRs between the individuals. Average number of SSR loci identified was 95,513 and the density of SSRs per Mb was from 157.39 in EG9 to 155.08 in EC17. Among all the SSRs detected, the most abundant repeat motifs were di-nucleotide (59.6%-62.5%), followed by tri- (23.7%-27.2%), tetra- (5.2%-5.6%), penta- (5.0%-5.3%), and hexa-nucleotide (2.7%-2.9%). The predominant SSR motif units were AG/CT and AAG/TTC. Computational genome analysis predicted the SSR length variations between the individuals and identified the gene functions of SSR containing sequences. Selected subset of polymorphic markers was validated in a full-sib family of eucalypts. Additionally, genome-wide characterization of single nucleotide polymorphisms, InDels and transcriptional regulators were carried out. These variations will find their utility in genome-wide association studies as well as understanding of molecular mechanisms involved in key economic traits. The genomic resources generated in this study would provide an impetus to integrate genomics in marker-trait associations and breeding of tropical eucalypts.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.542-558
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• 2023

A digital focus index (DFI) is a value used to determine image focus in scientific apparatus and smart devices. Automatic focus (AF) is an iterative and time-consuming procedure; however, its processing time can be reduced using a general processing unit (GPU) and a multi-core processor (MCP). In this study, parallel architectures of a minimax search algorithm (MSA) are applied to two DFIs: range algorithm (RA) and image contrast (CT). The DFIs are based on a histogram; however, the parallel computation of the histogram is conventionally inefficient because of the bank conflict in shared memory. The parallel architectures of RA and CT are constructed using parallel reduction for MSA, which is performed through parallel relative rating of the image pixel pairs and halved the rating in every step. The array size is then decreased to one, and the minimax is determined at the final reduction. Kernels for the architectures are constructed using open source software to make it relatively platform independent. The kernels are tested in a hexa-core PC and an embedded device using Lenna images of various sizes based on the resolutions of industrial cameras. The performance of the kernels for the DFIs was investigated in terms of processing speed and computational acceleration; the maximum acceleration was 32.6× in the best case and the MCP exhibited a higher performance.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.812-818
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• 2024

The volume and toxicity of radioactive waste can be decreased by separating the components of high-level liquid waste according to their properties. An impregnated silica-based adsorbent was prepared in this study by combining N,N,N',N',N",N"-hexa-n-octylnitrilotriacetamide (HONTA) extractant, N',N'-di-n-hexyl-thiodiglycolamide (Crea) extractant, and macroporous silica polymer composite particles (SiO₂-P). The performance of platinum-group metals adsorption and separation on prepared (HONTA + Crea)/SiO₂-P adsorbent was then assessed together with that of co-existing metal ions by batch-adsorption and chromatographic separation studies. From the batch-adsorption experiment results, (HONTA + Crea)/SiO₂-P adsorbent showed high adsorption performance of Pd(II) owing to an affinity between Pd(II) and Crea extractant based on the Hard and Soft Acids and Bases theory. Additionally, significant adsorption performance was observed toward Zr(IV) and Mo(VI). Compared with studies using the Crea extractant, the high adsorption performance of Zr(IV) and Mo(VI) is attributed to the HONTA extractant. As revealed from the chromatographic experiment results, most of Pd(II) was recovered from the feed solution using 0.2 M thiourea in 0.1 M HNO₃. Additionally, the possibility of recovery of Zr(IV), Mo(VI), and Re(VII) was observed using the (HONTA + Crea)/SiO₂-P adsorbent.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.721-745
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• 2024

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The high consumption of purine-rich meat is associated with hyperuricemia. However, there is limited evidence linking the consumption of red and processed meat to the genetic risk of hyperuricemia. We investigated the relationship between various combinations of red and processed meat consumption and the polygenic risk scores (PRSs) and the incidence of hyperuricemia in middle-aged Koreans. SUBJECTS/METHODS: We analyzed the data from 44,053 participants aged ≥40 years sourced from the Health Examinees (HEXA) cohort of the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES). Information regarding red and processed meat intake was obtained using a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire (SQ-FFQ). We identified 69 independent single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) at uric acid-related loci using genome-wide association studies (GWASs) and clumping analyses. The individual PRS, which is the weighted sum of the effect size of each allele at the SNP, was calculated. We used multivariable Cox proportional hazards models adjusted for covariates to determine the relationship between red and processed meat intake and the PRS in the incidence of hyperuricemia. RESULTS: During an average follow-up period of 5 years, 2,556 patients with hyperuricemia were identified. For both men and women, the group with the highest red and processed meat intake and the highest PRS was positively associated with the development of hyperuricemia when compared with the group with the lowest red and processed meat intake and the lowest PRS (hazard ratio [HR], 2.72; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.10-3.53; P < 0.0001; HR, 3.28; 95% CI, 2.45-4.40; P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: Individuals at a high genetic risk for uric acid levels should moderate their consumption of red and processed meat to prevent hyperuricemia.

• 환경생물
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.433-445
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• 2019

본 연구는 농업용 호소의 녹조발생을 간편하고, 효율적으로 진단할 수 있는 도구를 개발하고자 하였다. 2018년 4월~10월 동안 15개 농업용 호소에서 채취된 182개의 시료를 이용하여 식물플랑크톤 현존량을 반영할 수 있는 수질 이화학적 항목을 살펴보고자 식물플랑크톤과 TN, TP, Chl-a, SD 등의 상관계수(r)를 분석한 결과, 총 식물플랑크톤 현존량은 Chl-a (r=0.666), SD (r= -0.351)와 높은 상관관계, 남조류와 유해 남조류 현존량 역시 Chl-a과 각각 r=0.664, r=0.353, SD와 각각 r= -0.340, r= -0.338로 유의성 있는 상관관계를 보여주었으나 TN, TP의 항목과는 유의한 상관관계가 나타나지 않았다. Chl-a 농도는 SD와 r= -0.434의 상관관계를 보여주어 식물플랑크톤 현존량보다 높은 유사성을 나타냈으므로, 조류경보제에서 사용하는 유해 남조류 현존량 분석을 대신하여 녹조예찰을 위한 진단 요소항목으로 Chl-a와 SD를 선정하고 실시간 SD 실측 값을 이용하여 진단을 할 경우 그 결과에 대한 유의성이 있는 것으로 판단되었다. 녹조진단 도구는 SD와 탁도 측정방법을 변형한 역원뿔 모양의 용기와 녹조판단조견표로 구성되어 있으며, 현장수를 채취하여 녹조발생 정도에 따라 용기 내에 보이는 원형환의 개수 또는 각 원형환에 표시된 숫자를 관찰하고, 조류의 색도를 녹조판단조견표와 비교하여 최종 녹조단계를 판별할 수 있도록 하였다. 또한, 정확한 진단을 위해 Chl-a 농도와 원형환의 수에 근거한 4단계 진단 기준과 Hexa 코드명이 표기된 부채모양의 조견표를 제시하여 한가지 방법에 따른 변수와 오차를 보완하고 판단의 편리성을 함께 제공하였다. 이를 통해 농업용 호소의 녹조진단을 용이하게 할 수 있을 것으로 기대되며, 녹조관리방안 수립을 효율화하여 녹조로부터 안전하고 건강한 농업용수 확보가 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제58권1호
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• pp.29-35
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 경피흡수가 잘 안되는 주름개선 펩티드인 GHK, GHK-Cu, Pal-GHK에 대하여 세포투과 펩티드인 알르기닌 올리고머(tetra-D-arginine, R4)와 hexa-D-arginine, R6)를 첨가한 후 경피 투과도를 측정하여 그 결과를 다음 6가지 경우로 분석하였다. 첫번째로 주름개선 펩티드만 함유한 경우는 구리이온(Cu₂⁺)과 팔미트산이 경피 투과율을 증진시키는 것을 알 수 있다. 두번째로, GHK에 알르기닌 올리고머(R4, R6)를 첨가한 경우는 알르기닌 올리고머(R4, R6)가 경피 투과율을 증가시켰으며, R4에서 더 좋은 경피 투과율 증가를 나타났다. 세번째로, GHK-Cu에 R4, R6를 첨가한 경우는 경피 투과율 증가가 나타났으며, R6 < R4 경피 투과율 순서로 나타났다. 네번째로 Pal-GHK에 R4, R6를 첨가한 경우에도 경피 투과율 증가가 나타났으며, R6 < R4 경피 투과율 순서로 나타났다. 다섯번 째로, R4를 GHK, GHK-Cu, Pal-GHK에 첨가한 경우에는 GHK+R4 < GHK-Cu+R4 < Pal-GHK+R4 순서로 경피 투과율 증가가 나타났다. 마지막으로 R6를 GHK, GHK-Cu, Pal-GHK에 첨가한 경우에는 GHK+R4 < GHK-Cu+R4 < Pal-GHK+R4 순서로 경피 투과율 증가가 나타났다. 이를 통하여 주름 개선 펩티드인 GHK, GHK-Cu, Pal-GHK의 피부 투과를 증가를 위한 최적의 조건을 제시하여 그 효능을 극대화할 수 있는 방안을 제시함으로써 주름 개선 기능성 화장품에서의 폭넓은 활용과 응용을 제안하고자 한다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.853-865
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 경피 흡수가 어려운 주름 개선 펩티드인 GHK, GHK-Cu, Pal-GHK 리포좀 및 여기에 피부 투과 펩티드인 아르지닌 올리고머 R4(tetra-D-arginine), R6(hexa-D-arginine)를 첨가한 리포좀으로 경피 투과도를 측정하여 그 결과를 다음 6가지 구분으로 분석하였다. (1) 주름 개선 펩티드만 함유한 GHK, GHK-Cu, Pal-GHK lioposome의 경우; 24시간 최종 누적 경피 투과율은 6.05%, 7.4%, 8.83%를 보였다. (2) GHK에 약물 전달 펩티드 아르지닌 올리고머 R4, R6를 첨가한 리포좀의 경우; 24시간 최종 누적 경피 투과율은 13.63%, 7.68%를 나타냈다. (3) GHK-Cu에 R4, R6를 첨가한 리포좀의 경우; 24시간 최종 누적 경피 투과율은 15.46%, 8.64%로 나타났다. (4) Pal-GHK에 R4, R6를 첨가한 리포좀의 경우; 24시간 최종 누적 경피 투과율은 16.9%, 10.67%를 보였다. (5) GHK, GHK-Cu, Pal-GHK에 각각 R4를 첨가한 리포좀의 경우; 24시간 최종 누적 경피 투과율은 13.63%, 15.46%, 16.9%를 나타냈다. (6) GHK, GHK-Cu, Pal-GHK에 각각 R6를 첨가한 리포좀의 경우; 24시간 최종 누적 경피 투과율은 7.68%, 8.64%, 10.67%로 나타났다. 본 실험을 통해 구리이온(Cu2+)과 팔미트산에 의해 GHK의 피부 흡수가 증가하고, 피부 투과 펩티드에 의해 주름 개선 펩티드의 피부 흡수가 증진되며, GHK, GHK-Cu, Pal-GHK에는 R4가 R6보다 높은 효과를 보이는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이를 통하여 GHK, GHK-Cu, Pal-GHK의 피부 흡수를 증가를 위한 최적의 조건을 제시하여 그 효능을 극대화할 수 있는 방안을 제시함으로써 주름 개선 기능성 화장품에서의 폭넓은 활용과 응용을 제안한다.