• 제목/요약/키워드: Histological techniques

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Fabrication and Characterization of Electrospun PLGA/Gelatin Nanofiber Tube for Potential Intestinal Stent Application

  • Son, So-Ra;Franco, Rose-Ann;Bao, Trinh-Quang;Bae, Sang-Ho;Min, Young-Ki;Lee, Byong-Taek
    • 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국재료학회 2011년도 춘계학술발표대회
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    • pp.51.1-51.1
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    • 2011
  • An electrospun Poly (lactice-co-glycolide acid) (PLGA) and Gelatin nanofiber tube was fabricated for potential intestinal stent application. Mechanical properties of tube were evaluated by tensile strength and burst strength tests. Physical and chemical properties were evaluated by contact angle measurement, swelling rates and porosity measurements. Biodegradability was investigated by immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF). Biocompatibility was investigated in vitro by cytotoxicity and proliferation studies by MTT assay, confocal microscopy and western blot using IEC-18 (Rat intestinal epithelial cell). After intestinal stent was implanted into rat bowel for periods from 7 to 10days, it was then analyzed using micro-computed tomography (Micro CT) and X-ray techniques. Futhermore, histological analysis was performed by hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) stain.

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골이식재를 사용하지 않은 상악동 거상술:골창의 패쇄방법에 따른 치험례 (New bone formation in the maxillary sinus without bone grafts:Covering of lateral window with non-resorbable membrane or bony window)

  • 손동석;이지수;안미라;신홍인
    • 대한치과의사협회지
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    • 제46권4호
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    • pp.222-231
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    • 2008
  • Various maxillary sinus floor augmentation techniques were common performed and in the most cases, many kinds of bone graft materials were used. The graft materials are autogenous bone or other biomaterials of human, animal or synthetic origin. But these cases report describes a new surgical technique by which dental implants are inserted in a void space created by elevating the sinus membrane without additional graft material in atrophic posterior maxilla. We created lateral bony window using piezoelectric device and elevated the schneiderian membrane in five patients and was repositioned with bony window in five patients, without any bone graft. From the clinical and histological results, it is found there is potential capacity for bone formation and placement of implants in the maxillary sinus without the use of bone grafts or bone substitutes.

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실험용 토끼에서 Encephalitozoon cunuculi의 감염과 병리학적 변화 (An investigation on the infection of Encephalitozoon cuniculi and pathological changes in laboratory rabbits)

  • 윤병일;이상구
    • 한국수의병리학회지
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    • 제1권1호
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    • pp.66-71
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    • 1997
  • Eighteen NZW rabbits used for local skin irritation study were examined grossly and microscopically for natural infection with Encephalitozoon cuniculi. For microscopic tissue evaluation histochemical techniques such as PAS Gram iron hematoxylin and HE stain were used. Although rabbits in the study had no abnormal clinical signs 7/18(38.9%) animals were microscopically infected with E. cuniculi. The affected rabbits had gray-whitish and depressed approximately 0.1∼0.6 cm diameter lesions in the kidneys. All other organs examined were grossly unremarkable. Histopathologically however in addition to segmental interstitial nephritis focal lymphocytic myocarditis and granulomatous inflammatory reaction in portal areas of the liver multifocal granulomatous foci with vasculitis were present in the brain kidney and lungs. Aggregates of minute oval organisms were observed in brain and kidney sections frequently within the granulomatous foci and sometimes without any inflammatory reaction particularly in the renal tubules. in histochemical stains the organisms were gram positive stained with iron hematoxylin and had PAS positive granule at one pole. They measured approximately 1.5×2.5μm consistent with E. cuniculi. Histochemical characterization is important to differentiate E. cuniculi from other common protozoal infection such as Toxoplasma gondii. This study demonstrate the importance of subclinical. E. cunuculi infection and the associated histological alterations may interfere with tissue evaluation in toxicologic studies.

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Optical Biopsy of Peripheral Nerve Using Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy: A New Tool for Nerve Surgeons?

  • Crowe, Christopher S;Liao, Joseph C;Curtin, Catherine M
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • 제42권5호
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    • pp.626-629
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    • 2015
  • Peripheral nerve injuries remain a challenge for reconstructive surgeons with many patients obtaining suboptimal results. Understanding the level of injury is imperative for successful repair. Current methods for distinguishing healthy from damaged nerve are time consuming and possess limited efficacy. Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is an emerging optical biopsy technology that enables dynamic, high resolution, sub-surface imaging of live tissue. Porcine sciatic nerve was either left undamaged or briefly clamped to simulate injury. Diluted fluorescein was applied topically to the nerve. CLE imaging was performed by direct contact of the probe with nerve tissue. Images representative of both damaged and undamaged nerve fibers were collected and compared to routine H&E histology. Optical biopsy of undamaged nerve revealed bands of longitudinal nerve fibers, distinct from surrounding adipose and connective tissue. When damaged, these bands appear truncated and terminate in blebs of opacity. H&E staining revealed similar features in damaged nerve fibers. These results prompt development of a protocol for imaging peripheral nerves intraoperatively. To this end, improving surgeons' ability to understand the level of injury through real-time imaging will allow for faster and more informed operative decisions than the current standard permits.

아무르장지뱀의 위장관 내분비세포에 관한 조직화학적 및 면역조직화학적 연구 (An histological and immunohistochemical study of endocrine cells in the gastrointestinal tract of the Amur lizard (Takydromus amurensis))

  • 이형식;이말순;이재현
    • 대한수의학회지
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    • 제35권1호
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    • pp.67-73
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    • 1995
  • 아무르장지뱀(Takydromus amurensis)의 위장관 점막에 분포하는 내분비세포의 분포와 출현빈도 및 세포의 종류를 알아보기 위하여 몇가지 도은법 및 면역조직화학적 방법으로 관찰하였다. Grimelius법에만 염색된 은호성세포(argyrophil cell)는 유문부에 다수로 십이지장에 중등도로 국한되어 출현하였다. 한편 bovine CG면역반응세포는 유문부에서 최고의 빈도로 전장관에 걸쳐 분포하였다. BPP면역반응세포는 소장부위에서만 동정되었다. 따라서 아무르장지뱀의 위장관 내분비세포에서 은호성세포와 bovine CG면역반응세포는 분포와 출현빈도에서 일치하지 않았다.

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Detailed morphological analysis of axolotl sperm

  • Keskin, Ilknur;Gurgen, Duygu Gursoy;Avinca, Didem;Ozdemir, Ekrem Musa;Keskin, Suat Utku;Karabulut, Seda
    • 대한수의학회지
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    • 제61권3호
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    • pp.25.1-25.7
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    • 2021
  • The axolotl has extraordinary regeneration capacity compared to other vertebrates. This remarkable potential has been attributed to its life-long neoteny, characterized by the exhibition of embryonic characteristics at the adult stage. A recent study provided a detailed morphological analysis of the sperm morphology of the Ambystoma mexicanum using routine and detailed histological techniques. The primary purpose of the present study is to describe a simple and inexpensive method for evaluating the morphology of axolotl sperm. In this study, spermatophore structures were collected and spread on slides and air-dried. The slides were stained with periodic acid Schiff, toluidine blue, Masson's trichrome, Giemsa, Spermac, and Diff-Quik dye for a morphological examination. The slides were coated with gold/palladium for a scanning electron microscopy examination. The sperm of the axolotl consisted of an elongated head, a neck, and a flagellum covered with an undulating membrane. The lengths of the midpiece, tail, and head were 8.575 ㎛, 356.544 ㎛, and 103.661 ㎛, respectively. In the flagellum part, the wavy membrane structure, whose function has not been explained, surrounds the tail. The data obtained from this study will constitute an important step in designing future research on the reproductive and regeneration capacity of the axolotl.

Percutaneous Microwave Ablation of Desmoid Fibromatosis

  • Alberto Martinez-Martinez;Jade Garcia-Espinosa;Antonio Jesus Lainez Ramos-Bossini;Fernando Ruiz Santiago
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • 제22권6호
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    • pp.944-950
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    • 2021
  • Objective: To demonstrate the feasibility of percutaneous microwave ablation in desmoid fibromatosis with respect to tumor volume control and improvement in the quality of life. Materials and Methods: Twelve microwave ablations were performed in 9 patients with a histological diagnosis of desmoid fibromatosis between January 2010 and January 2019. The study population included 6 female and 3 male, with an age range of 21-76 years (mean = 46.6 years; standard deviation [SD] = 19.3 years). The mean major axis of the tumors was 10.9 cm (SD = 5.2 cm) and mean lesion volume was 212.7 cm3 (SD = 213 cm3). Their anatomical distribution was as follows: 3 lesions in the thigh, 2 in the gluteus, 2 in the leg and 2 in the periscapular region. We evaluated the reduction in tumor volume and improvement in the quality of life based on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) scale. Results: An average tumor volume reduction of 70.4% (SD = 24.9) was achieved, while the quality of life (ECOG scale) improved in 88.9% of patients. Conclusion: Percutaneous microwave ablation may potentially be a safe, effective, and promising technique for controlling tumor volume and improving the quality of life in patients with desmoid fibromatosis.

Application of artificial intelligence for diagnosis of early gastric cancer based on magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging

  • Yusuke Horiuchi;Toshiaki Hirasawa;Junko Fujisaki
    • Clinical Endoscopy
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    • 제57권1호
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    • pp.11-17
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    • 2024
  • Although magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging is the standard diagnostic test for gastric cancer, diagnosing gastric cancer using this technology requires considerable skill. Artificial intelligence has superior image recognition, and its usefulness in endoscopic image diagnosis has been reported in many cases. The diagnostic performance (accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity) of artificial intelligence using magnifying endoscopy with narrow band still images and videos for gastric cancer was higher than that of expert endoscopists, suggesting the usefulness of artificial intelligence in diagnosing gastric cancer. Histological diagnosis of gastric cancer using artificial intelligence is also promising. However, previous studies on the use of artificial intelligence to diagnose gastric cancer were small-scale; thus, large-scale studies are necessary to examine whether a high diagnostic performance can be achieved. In addition, the diagnosis of gastric cancer using artificial intelligence has not yet become widespread in clinical practice, and further research is necessary. Therefore, in the future, artificial intelligence must be further developed as an instrument, and its diagnostic performance is expected to improve with the accumulation of numerous cases nationwide.

Effects of Red Deer Antlers on Cutaneous Wound Healing in Full-thickness Rat Models

  • Gu, LiJuan;Mo, EunKyoung;Yang, ZhiHong;Fang, ZheMing;Sun, BaiShen;Wang, ChunYan;Zhu, XueMei;Bao, JianFeng;Sung, ChangKeun
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제21권2호
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    • pp.277-290
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    • 2008
  • The process of wound repair involves an ordered sequence of events such as overlapping biochemical and cellular events that, in the best of circumstances, result in the restoration of both the structural and functional integrity of the damaged tissue. An important event during wound healing is the contraction of newly formed connective tissues by fibroblasts. The polypeptide growth factors, like transforming growth factor-${\beta}$(TGF-${\beta}$, insulin-like growth factor I (IGF- I) and epidermal growth factor (EGF), play very important mediator roles in the process of wound contraction. Deer antlers, as models of mammalian regeneration, are cranial appendages that develop after birth as extensions of a permanent protuberance (pedicle) on the frontal bone. Antlers contain various growth factors which stimulate dermal fibroblast growth. They are involved in digestion and respiration and are necessary for normal wound healing and skin health. In order to investigate and evaluate the effects of red deer antlers on skin wound site, the speed of full-thickness skin wound healing and the expression of IGF-I, TGF-${\beta}$ and EGF in skin wounds, three groups of skin full-thickness rat models with a high concentration of antler ointment, a low concentration of antler ointment and without antler ointment were compared. At post-injury days 0, 2, 4, 8, 16, 20, 32, 40 and 60, the skin wound area was measured, the expressions of IGF-I, TGF- ${\beta}$ and EGF mRNA were detected by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and collagen formation by sirius red dye and the localization of IGF-I, TGF-${\beta}$ and EGF peptides were inspected by histological immunohistochemical techniques. Wound healing was significantly more rapid in antler treated skins. In addition, the wound treated with a high concentration antler ointment, a low concentration antler ointment, and the control closed completely at post-injury day 40, day 44 and day 60, respectively. Via RT-PCR, the expressions of IGF-I (day 8 and day 16), TGF-${\beta}$(day 8, day 16 and day 20) and EGF (day 4, day 8, day 16, and day 32) were obviously up-regulated in high concentration antler-treated skins compared to control skins. Similar results could be seen in the histological detection of collagen dye and immunohistochemical methods using the corresponding polyclone antibodies of IGF-I, TGF-${\beta}$ and EGF. These results illustrate that antlers stimulate and accelerate the repair of cutaneous wounds.

Fine needle aspiration biopsy에 의한 소의 지방간진단(脂肪肝診斷) (Fine needle aspiration biopsy for the diagnosis of fatty liver in cattle)

  • 황범태;한홍률
    • 대한수의학회지
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    • 제31권1호
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    • pp.109-121
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    • 1991
  • 소의 지방간(脂肪肝)의 이환율(罹患率)을 조사(調査)하고 fine needle aspiration biopsy에 의한 지방간(脂肪肝)의 세포학적진단(細胞學的診斷)을 시도(試圖)하였다. 육안적(肉眼的) 또는 부유법(浮遊法)에 의한 간장지방함량(肝臟脂肪含量)에 기초(基礎)한 소의 지방간(脂肪肝)의 발생율(發生率)은 한우(韓牛)암소에서 0.30%, 유우(乳牛)암소에서 4.70%, 유우(乳牛)숫소에서 0.15%였다. 지방간(脂肪肝)은 육안적(肉眼的) 소견(所見)으로 간장(肝臟)이 종대(腫大)되고 변연(邊緣)이 둔하며 가볍고 창백(蒼白)에서 주황색(朱黃色) 색조(色調)를 보이나 간장(肝臟)의 색조(色調)와 지방간(脂肪肝)의 중증도간(重症度間)에 환상(桓常) 상관관계(相關關係)가 인정(認定)되지는 않았다. 대부분의 정상간장(正常肝臟)과 중도(重度)의 지방간(脂肪肝)을 제외(除外)하고는 간장(肝臟)의 지방침윤(脂肪浸潤)은 중심정맥주위(中心靜脈周圍)에서는 거대지방구(巨大脂肪球)와 변연부(邊緣部)에서는 소지방구(小脂肪球) 그리고 맥관부(脈管部)에 지방침윤(脂肪浸潤)의 소견(所見)을 보였다. 부유법(浮遊法)에 의한 간장지방함량(肝臟脂肪含量)과 비교(比較)한 세포학상(細胞學上)의 민감도(敏感度), 특이도(特異度), 정확도(正確度)는 정상(正常)에서 94.4%, 95.2%, 94.9%, 경도(輕度)에서 64.3%, 100%, 87.2%, 중등도(中等度)에서 100%, 83.39%, 82.2%, 그리고 중도(重度)에서 모두 100%였다. 세포학적(細胞學的) 소견(所見)은 조직학적(組織學的) 소견(所見)과 잘 일치(一致)하였다. Fine needle aspiraton biopsy에 의한 합병증(合倂症)은 임상적(臨床的)으로 인지(認知)되지 않았다. 결론적(結論的)으로 needle aspiration biopsy에 의한 세포학적(細胞學的) 진단(診斷)은 소의 지방간(脂肪肝) 진단(診斷)에 있어서 조직학적(組織學的) 기법(技法)과 비교(比較)했을 때 단순(單純)하고 신속(迅速)하며 안전(安全)하며 경제적(經濟的)인 방법(方法)으로 사료(思料)된다.

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