• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.723-731
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• 2016

Background: Cancer is a major public health problem in many parts of the world. Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are responsible for 20% of all cancer-related deaths. In Turkey, stomach cancers account for 8.9%, colon cancer for 6.9%, and pancreatic cancer for 5.9%. This study examined the anxiety-depression levels and the quality of life of patients with GI cancer. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was carried out on 335 adult patients who had gastrointestinal cancer and who were hospitalized in medical oncology clinics. Data were collected by using hospital anxiety and depression scale, EORTC QLQ C-30 and a patient information form. Results: Patients who were male and secondary school graduates/graduates/postgraduates experienced more functional difficulties. Patients with poor economic status experienced more symptoms. Patient general wellbeing decreased with increase disease duration. The level of functional difficulties decreased with an increasing number of hospital stays. Anxiety scores increased with decreasing age. Both anxiety and depression scores increased with increasing disease duration. Patients who were female, single/widowed/divorced, and literate/elementary school graduates had higher anxiety and depression scores. Life quality decreased with increasing anxiety and depression. Conclusions: Patients should be supported to prevent anxiety and depression, and should be followed up with this in mind.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2020

Splenic hilar lymph node dissection has been the standard treatment for advanced proximal gastric cancer. Splenectomy is typically performed as part of this procedure. However, splenectomy has some disadvantages, such as increased risk of postoperative complications, especially pancreatic fistula. Moreover, patients who underwent splenectomy are vulnerable to potentially fatal infection caused by encapsulated bacteria. Furthermore, several studies have shown an association of splenectomy with cancer development and increased risk of thromboembolic events. Therefore, splenectomy should be avoided if it does not confer a distinct oncological advantage. Most studies that compared patients who underwent splenectomy and those who did not failed to demonstrate the efficacy of splenectomy. Based on the results of a randomized controlled trial conducted in Japan, prophylactic dissection with splenectomy is no longer recommended in patients with gastric cancer with no invasion of the greater curvature. However, patients with greater curvature invasion or those with remnant gastric cancer still need to undergo splenectomy to facilitate splenic hilar node dissection. Spleen-preserving splenic hilar node dissection is a new procedure that may help delink splenic hilar node dissection and splenectomy. In this review, we examine the evidence pertaining to the efficacy and disadvantages of splenectomy. We discuss the possibility of spleen-preserving surgery for prophylactic splenic hilar node dissection to overcome the disadvantages of splenectomy.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.271-282
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• 2014

Background: Although the mortality rate in cancers has been decreased recently, it is still one of the leading causes of death in most of the countries. This study analyzed the relationship between surgery volume and in hospital mortality of cancer patients. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship in Korean healthcare environment and to provide information for the policy development in reducing cancer mortality. Methods: The study sample was the 20,517 cancer patients who underwent surgery and discharged during a month period between 2008-2011. The data were collected in Patient Survey by Korean Institute of Social Affairs. Logistic regression was used to analyse a comprehensive analytic model that includes a binary dependent variable indicating death discharge and independent variables such as surgery volume, organizational characteristics of hospitals, socio-economical characteristics of the patients, and severity of disease indicators. Results: In chi-square test, as the surgery volume increases, the in-hospitals mortality showed a downward trends. In regression analysis, the relationship between surgery volume and mortality showed significant negative associations in all types of cancer except for pancreatic cancer. Conclusion: In the absence of other information patients undergoing cancer surgery can reduce their risk of operative death by selecting a high-volume hospital. Therefore, policies to enhance centralization of cancer surgery services should be considered.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.551-557
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• 2020

In this study, we were performed to elucidate the antioxidant and anticancer activity by leaves extracts from Acer tegmentosum (AT-L). In DPPH, ABTS radical scavenging activity, the AT-L revealed the high scavenging activity. Especially, the AT-L measured the highest ABTS radical scavenging activity, which is higher than ascorbic acid. The types of human cancer cells for evaluating the anticancer activity were colorectal cancer (SW480), prostate cancer (PC-3), breast cancer (MCF-7), pancreatic cancer (AsPC-1), lung cancer (A549) and liver cancer (HepG2). Human cancer cell viability was measured using MTT assay. Treatment of the AT-L decreased the cell viability and induced apoptosis in SW480 cells. These results suggest that extracts of the AT-L can be used as supplementary material for developing the natural antioxidant and anticancer drug for human cancer cells.

• BMB Reports
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.54-60
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• 2002

The effects of individual cytokine on apoptosis have been extensively studied. However, the effect of the cytokine combination, or the synergistic effect of cytokines on cell death, has not been widely studied, though synergism between cytokines has been documented in a variety of biological situations. In our effort to identify the final death effector molecule(s) in autoimmune diabetes, we inadvertently became interested in the cytokine synergism. We discovered that $IFN{\gamma}/TNF{\alpha}$ synergism, rather than the Fas ligand as currently believed, is responsible for the apoptosis of pancreatic islet cells both in vitro and in vivo. We also studied similar cytokine synergism in cancer cell deaths, and noted the similarities and dissimilarities between cancer cell death and islet cell death.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.144-148
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• 1995

Inferior mesenteric plexus block(IMPB) sa useful nerve block for the relief of intractable lower abdominal and pelvic pain caused by a lower abdominal visceral or a pelvic malignancy. IMPB has been performed in the prone position. But there are many patients who can't lie in the prone position, because ascites is frequently noticed in cancer patients and they also frequently received abdominal operations. We performed IMPB in the lateral position on two patients with lower abdominal pain, Case 1: A 77 year old female who had a right ovarian cancer with metastatic cancer of descending colon and rectum, experienced complete pain relief. Case 2: A 72 year old female who had a far advance pancreatic cancer with intestinal obstruction due to carcinomatosis received right and left celiac plexus block and right and left IMPB. The patient was satisfied with the result of these pain blocks. Conclusion; IMAPB performed in the lateral position on two patients with lower abdominal pain and their results were excellent for pain relief.

• 통합자연과학논문집
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.25-29
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• 2018

Protein phosphatase manganese dependent 1D (PPM1D), a Ser/Thr protein phosphatise, play major role in the cancer tumorigenesis of various tumors including neuroblastoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, medulloblastoma, breast cancer, prostate cancer and ovarian cancer. Hence, analysis on the structural features required for the formation of PPM1D-inhibitor complex becomes essential. In this study, we have performed molecular docking of SL-175 and -176 and protein-protein docking of CDC5L with PPM1D. On analysing the docked complexes, we have identified the important residues involved in the formation of protein-ligand complex. Research concentrating on these residues could be helpful in understanding the pathophysiology of various tumors related to PPM1D.

• 통합자연과학논문집
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.35-40
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• 2016

Protein phosphatase manganese dependent 1D (PPM1D) is one of the Ser/Thr protein phosphatases belongs to the PP2C family. They play an important role in cancer tumorigenesis of various tumors including neuroblastoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, medulloblastoma, breast cancer, prostate cancer and ovarian cancer. Even though PPM1D is involved in the pathophysiology of various tumors, the three dimensional protein structure is still unknown. Hence in the present study, homology modelling of PPM1D was performed. 20 different models were modelled using single- and multiple-template based homology modelling and validated using different techniques. Best models were selected based on the validation. Three models were selected and found to have similar structures. The predicted models may be useful as a tool in studying the pathophysiological role of PPM1D.

• Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.92-98
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• 2022

Self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) is effective for biliary drainage, especially in pancreaticobiliary cancer. The mechanical properties, material, and design of SEMS are important in preventing recurrent biliary obstruction and complication. Radial and chronic expansion forces play roles in preventing stent migration and collapse. Complications, such as stent impaction, cholecystitis, and pancreatitis, were related to the axial force. The nickel-titanium alloy shows more flexibility, conformability, and optimal axial force compared to previously used stainless steel. Additionally, the stent structure affected the mechanical properties of SEMS. Therefore, understanding the mechanical properties, material, and design of SEMS will provide the best outcome for biliary drainage, as well as better SEMS development.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.243-247
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• 2006

목 적: 췌장암은 진단 시 절제 불가능한 진행된 병변을 갖는 경우가 많으므로 방사선치료 시 고식적 증상완화의 효과 및 예후를 알아보고 영향을 미치는 인자에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1984년 3월부터 2005년 2월까지 가톨릭대학교 강남성모병원에서 통증완화를 위한 고식적 방사선치료를 받은 절제 불가능한 췌장암 환자 중 추적조사가 가능한 37명을 대상으로 치료결과 및 관련인자에 대하여 후향적 분석을 시행하였다. 환자의 성별은 남자 22명(59.5%), 여자 15명(40.5%)이었으며, 연령은 30세에서 80세 사이로 중앙값 57세였다. 진단 시 12명(32.4%)에서 간전이가 있었고, 22명(59.5%)에서 임파절 전이가 있었다. 방사선치료는 종양 및 주변 임파절에서 $1{\sim}2\;cm$ 범위까지 $3,240{\sim}5,580\;cGy$ (중앙값 5,040 cGy)를 조사하였으며, 30명(81%)에서 항암화학요법을 병행하였는데 5-FU (fluorouracil) 단독을 투여한 경우가 21명이었고, 9명에서는 gemcitabine이 단독으로 또는 5-FU와 함께 투여되었다. 추적관찰기간은 1개월에서 44개월이었으며, 생존율 및 예후인자의 분석은 Kaplan-Meier 방법 및 Log-rank test를 이용하였다. 결 과: 전체환자의 평균 생존기간은 11개월, 중앙 생존기간은 8개월이었으며, 1년 생존율은 20%였다. 전체 환자 중 33명에서 치료에 대한 반응을 평가할 수 있었는데, 7명(21.2%)에서 양호, 22명(66.7%)에서 보통의 반응을 보여 87.9%의 증상완화율을 나타냈다. 방사선치료의 부작용은 경증 및 중등도의 오심, 구토, 소화불량이 14명(37.8%)에서 나타났으나 치료의 중단을 요하는 중증의 부작용은 관찰되지 않았다. 항암화학요법은 방사선치료와 병행여부에 따라 생존율이나 증상의 고식정도에는 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났으며(p>0.05), 약제의 종류에 따라 gemcitabine 약제가 주가된 군에서 중앙생존기간이 12개월로 5-FU를 단독으로 투여한 군의 5.5개월보다 높은 것으로 나타났으나 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지는 않았다(p>0.05). 예후에 영향을 미치는 인자로는 환자의 카르노프스키 활동도, 간전이 유무가 관련이 있는 것으로 나타났으며(p<0.05), 이외에 성별, 나이, 병변위치, 임파선 전이유무, CA 19-9 수치는 관련이 없는 것으로 나타났다(p>0.05). 결 론: 절제 불가능한 췌장암 환자에 있어서 방사선치료는 고식적 증상완화에 효과적이며, gemcitabine과 같은 항암화학요법과 더불어 다른 새로운 약제와 함께 생존율 향상에 역할을 할 것으로 기대되므로 앞으로 이에 대한 많은 연구가 필요할 것이다.