• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권12호
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• pp.5179-5183
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• 2016

Background: Prior series investigated the expression of prepro-gastrin releasing peptide (prepro-GRP) in the peripheral blood of lung cancer patients. Our aim was to assess any prepro-GRP role as a prognostic factor for small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and NSCLC and correlations with clinical presentation and treatment outcome. Methods: A prospective study was conducted during the time period from the beginning of January 2012 till the end of January 2014. Prepro-GRP expression was analysed using a nested RT-PCR assay in peripheral blood of 62 untreated lung cancer patients attending the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cairo University, and 30 age and sex matched healthy volunteers. Results: Among the 62 lung cancer cases, there were 24 (38.7%) SCLC, and 38 (61.3%) NSCLC (10 squamous cell carcinomas, 12 adenocarcinomas, 11 large cell carcinomas, 4 undifferentiated carcinomas, and 1 adenosquamous carcinoma). Twenty six patients (41.9%) were prepro-GRP positive. Prepro-GRP expression was higher (58.3%) among SCLC patients compared to NSCLC (squamous cell carcinoma (15.4%), large cell carcinoma (36.4%), and adenocarcinoma (25%)). Mean OS among prepro-GRP negative cases was longer than that among preprogastrin positive cases (17.6 vs 14.9 months). The mean PFS durations among preprogastrin negative versus positive cases were 7.7 vs 4.6 months (p= 0.041). No difference in response to chemotherapy was identified between the groups (p=0.983). Conclusion: Prepro-GRP is suggested to be a useful prognostic marker for lung cancer patients, especially with the fast- growing, bad prognostic SCLC type. More studies should aim at detailed understanding of the mechanisms of prepro-GRP action and its use in monitoring the response to treatment in a larger cohort.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.98-105
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• 2016

Objectives: The biocompatibility of two experimental scaffolds for potential use in revascularization or pulp regeneration was evaluated. Materials and Methods: One resilient lyophilized collagen scaffold (COLL), releasing metronidazole and clindamycin, was compared to an experimental injectable poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid scaffold (PLGA), releasing clindamycin. Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) were seeded at densities of $1.0{\times}10^4$, $2.5{\times}10^4$, and $5.0{\times}10^4$. The cells were investigated by light microscopy (cell morphology), MTT assay (cell proliferation) and a cytokine (IL-8) ELISA test (biocompatibility). Results: Under microscope, the morphology of cells coincubated for 7 days with the scaffolds appeared healthy with COLL. Cells in contact with PLGA showed signs of degeneration and apoptosis. MTT assay showed that at $5.0{\times}10^4$ hDPSCs, COLL demonstrated significantly higher cell proliferation rates than cells in media only (control, p < 0.01) or cells co-incubated with PLGA (p < 0.01). In ELISA test, no significant differences were observed between cells with media only and COLL at 1, 3, and 6 days. Cells incubated with PLGA expressed significantly higher IL-8 than the control at all time points (p < 0.01) and compared to COLL after 1 and 3 days (p < 0.01). Conclusions: The COLL showed superior biocompatibility and thus may be suitable for endodontic regeneration purposes.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.126-131
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• 2017

Objective: Oocyte degeneration often occurs after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and the risk factor is low-quality oocytes. The follicular fluid (FF) provides a crucial microenvironment for oocyte development. We investigated the relationships between the FF volume aspirated from individual follicles and oocyte retrieval, oocyte maturity, oolemma stretchability, fertilization, and development. Methods: This retrospective study included data obtained from 229 ICSI cycles. Ovarian stimulation was performed according to a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist protocol. Each follicle was individually aspirated and divided into six groups according to FF volume ( < 1.0, 1.0 to < 2.0, 2.0 to < 3.0, 3.0 to < 4.0, 4.0 to < 5.0, and ${\geq}5.0mL$). Oolemma stretchability during ICSI was evaluated using a mechanical stimulus for oolemma penetration, that is, the stretchability was assessed by oolemma penetration with aspiration (high stretchability) or without aspiration (low stretchability). Results: Oocyte retrieval rates were significantly lower in the < 1.0 mL group than in the ${\geq}1.0mL$ groups (46.0% [86/187] vs. 67.5%-74.3% [172/255 to 124/167], respectively; p< 0.01). Low oolemma stretchability was significantly more common in the < 1.0 mL group than in the ${\geq}1.0mL$ groups during ICSI (22.0% [13/59] vs. 5.8%-9.4% [6/104 to 13/139], respectively; p= 0.018). There was a relationship between FF volume and oolemma stretchability. However, there were no significant differences in the rates of fertilization, cleavage, ${\geq}7$ cells at day 3, and blastocyst development among all groups. Conclusion: FF volume is potentially associated with the stretchability of metaphase II oolemma during ICSI. Regarding oolemma stretchability, ensuring a uniform follicular size during ovarian stimulation is crucial to obtain good-quality oocytes.

• Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.669-675
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• 2018

Background/Aims Functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and these patients frequently overlap. Trimebutine has been known to be effective in controlling FD co-existing diarrhea-dominant IBS, however its effect on overlap syndrome (OS) patients has not been reported. Therefore, we investigated the effect of trimebutine on the model of OS in guinea pigs. Methods Male guinea pigs were used to evaluate the effects of trimebutine in corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) induced OS model. Different doses (3, 10, and 30 mg/kg) of trimebutine were administered orally and incubated for 1 hour. The next treatment of $10{\mu}g/kg$ of CRF was intraperitoneally injected and stabilized for 30 minutes. Subsequently, intragastric 3 mL charcoal mix was administered, incubated for 10 minutes and the upper GI transit analyzed. Colonic transits were assessed after the same order and concentrations of trimebutine and CRF treatment by fecal pellet output assay. Results Different concentrations (1, 3, and $10{\mu}g/kg$) of rat/human CRF peptides was tested to establish the OS model in guinea pigs. CRF $10{\mu}g/kg$ was the most effective dose in the experimental OS model of guinea pigs. Trimebutine (3, 10, and 30 mg/kg) treatment significantly reversed the upper and lower GI transit of CRF induced OS model. Trimebutine significantly increased upper GI transit while it reduced fecal pellet output in the CRF induced OS model. Conclusions Trimebutine has been demonstrated to be effective on both upper and lower GI motor function in peripheral CRF induced OS model. Therefore, trimebutine might be an effective drug for the treatment of OS between FD and IBS patients.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.172-177
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• 2021

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the response rate to arthroscopic release treatment in adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder (ACS) for patients with refractory to conservative treatment. Methods: In this retrospective study, 51 patients (age mean, 49.1±5.6 years) with unilateral adherent capsule underwent arthroscopic releasing surgery for the shoulder capsule. Etiologies of the ACS in 30 patients were idiopathic: 10 patients were affected after surgery and 11 patients following trauma. The patients were evaluated in terms of shoulder function, satisfaction rate, pain intensity, and joint range of motion (ROM) based on a Constant score, a Simple Shoulder Test, the visual analog scale, and four movements, respectively. Results: The mean Constant score before surgery was 48.2±3.5 and reached 74.4±6 and 77.0±6.3 at 6 months and the final follow-up, respectively (p<0.001). The mean scores of pain intensity, a Simple Shoulder Test, and ROM showed significant improvement at all follow-ups (p<0.001). Sex, age, and diabetes did not have any significant effect on patient recovery. However, patients who experienced ACS after surgery had poorer results than others at all follow-up points. Conclusions: Arthroscopic releasing surgery of the shoulder in patients with ACS refractory to conservative treatment produces rare complications and an effective injury response. It seems that patients suffering ACS following surgery have a weaker response to the treatment.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.747-756
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• 1995

본 시험은 호남영농시험장 수도포장인 미사질토양에서 만금벼를 공시하여 건답직파재배와 어린모기계이앙 재배에서 완효성 비료와 속효성 비료 시용시 재배유형별 적정시비량과 생육특성을 비교 검시한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 완효성 비료시용은 시용 후 토양에 인산과 양이온 함량 및 C.E.O. 함량이 다량 잔존하였다. 2. 재배유형간 간장과 경수는 완효성 비료가 건답직파보다 어린모기계이앙재배에서 초기생육을 더욱 조장시켰고 같은 질소 시비량에 속효성 비료를 기비에 20% 추가 시용한 것이 재배유형 모두 우수하였다. 3. 건물중비율(출수기)은 어린모기계이앙이 건답직파보다 그리고 속효성 시료가 완효성 시료보다 높았으며 속효성 100% 또는 완효성 100% 시용보다는 완효성 80% ＋ 속효성 20% 추가구가 건물 중비율이 높았다. 4. 엽면적지수(출수기)는 속건성 비료에서는 건답직파보다 기계이앙재배가 높았으나 완효성비료에서는 건답직파가 높았으며, 비종별 엽록소함량은 완효성 비료가 속효성 비료보다 높게 함유하였으며 생육시간별로 보면 속효성 비료는 분얼기와 유수형성기에는 큰 차가 없었고 출수기에 가장 많이 함유하였으며 출수이후에 급격한 감소를 보였으나 완효성 비료는 속효성 비료와는 달리 분얼기에도 높았고 유수형성기에서 보다 많이 함유하였으며 출수이후 황열기까지 완만한 감소를 보였던 바 두 재배유형이 비슷한 경향을 보였다. 5. 출수기는 건답직파가 기계이앙보다 2일 지연되었고 관행(속효성 100%이앙 어린모기계이앙)대비 완효성 비료는 어린모기계이앙에서는 2∼3일, 건답직파에서는 4∼5일이 지연되었고 간장은 속효성 비료에서는 기계이앙이, 완효성 비료에서는 건답직파가 컸다. 6. m 당 수수는 건답직파에서 많았고, 완효성 비료에서 많았으며 등숙율은 기계이앙재배가 건답직파보다, 속효성 비료가 완효성 비료보다 높았다. 7. 수량은 실행(516kg/10a)대비 속효성 비료의 100%와 80% 수준에서는 건답직파가 101%와 100% 그리고 어린모기계이앙은 80% 시비에서 6% 감수되었으며, 완효성 비료에서는 건답직파에서는 2∼4%, 기계이앙에서는 0∼3%의 증수를 보였다. 각 재배유형별 시비량간의 수량 순위는 기계이앙재배에서는 100% =80% ＋ 20% > 100% ＋ 20% > 80% 순이었고, 건답직파에서는 80% ＋ 20% > 100% > 80% =100% ＋ 20% 순으로 완효성 비료를 20% 감비시 속효성 비료 20% 추가구가 수량이 높았다.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2006년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.433-437
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• 2006

Pt/Nafion self-humidifying membranes for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell(PEMFC) were synthesized via supercritical-impregnation methods. The Nafion 112 membranes were impregnated with Pt(II)$(acetylacetonate)_2$ from a supercritical carbon dioxide $(scCO_2)$ solution at $80^{\circ}C$ and 30MPa. After the impregnation, the pressure decreased slowly by releasing $CO_2$. And the Pt-impregnated Nafion membrane was converted Pt deposited Nafion membrane by reducing agent, sodium borohydride $(NaBH_4)$ with various concentrations under $50^{\circ}C$ and 2 hours. The prepared Pt-impregnated Nafion (Pt/Nafion) composite membrane were investigated by Electron Prove Micro analysis (EPMA) and X-rat Diffraction analysis (XRD) which showed distribution of Pt particle and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) a which revealed morphology of surface of Pt/Nafion composite membrane. The performance of the Pt/Nafion 112 membranes was examined in PEMFC as aself-humidifyin membranes using purpose-built equipment.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.153-164
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• 2002

This study examined the consumers' awareness and information need toward the irradiated foods and environmental hormones. The data were collected from 350 adults living in Daegu and Busan by the self-administered questionnaire. Frequencies and chi-square tests were conducted by SPSS. The results of the survey were as follows: (1) consumers' awareness regarding the irradiated foods and environmental hormones were low, while consumers' concerns for them were high, (2) the orders of the information needs for the irradiated foods are safety of irradiated foods, dose permitted for food irradiation, benefits of irradiated foods, kinds of permitted irradiated foods, and legislations of food irradiation, and (3) the orders of the information needs for the environmental hormones are harmfulness of environmental hormones, standards for contamination by environmental hormones, materials releasing environmental hormones, methods to prevent environmental hormones, and kinds of environmental hormones.

• 한국HCI학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국HCI학회 2008년도 학술대회 2부
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• pp.173-178
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• 2008

최근 휴대폰 디스플레이의 대형화가 요구되면서 터치스크린 휴대폰의 출시가 늘어나고 있다. 본 연구에서는 터치스크린을 채용한 휴대폰 분석을 통하여 사용자가 터치 스크린 휴대폰을 사용할 때의 입력 방식에 대해 6가지로 분류하였다. 입력 방식에 따른 지문 측정 평가를 통하여 사용자 행태를 관찰하고 입력 방식에 대한 인터랙션 스타일의 시각적 피드백에 대해 연구하고자 한다.

• Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.791-801
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• 2010

마이크로데이터 제공시 발생될 수 있는 노출(disclosure)과 노출위험을 나타내는데 사용되는 측도인 유일성(uniqueness) 그리고 모집단 유일성의 개수를 추정하기 위한 초모집단 모형으로 Multinomial-Dirichlet 모형, Takemura의 Poisson-Gamma 모형, Modified Multinomial-Dirichlet 모형, Bethlehem의 Poisson-Gamma 모형을 다룬다. 이 4개의 모형에 대해 마이크로데이터 제공에 따른 임계모집단 크기(critical population size)를 결정한다.