• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.205-212
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• 2006

Using adipose derived stem cells(ASCs), neurogenic differentiation was induced in a mono layered culture medium containing neuronal induction agents. Cells differentiated to the neuronal cells were observed with a inverted microscope and immunofluorecent study. We made a 15 mm long defect in the sciatic nerve of 14 rats and connected a silicone tube to the defect. Then, we mixed neuronal progenitor cells differentiated from ASCs with collagen gel and grafted them to a group of rats(experimental group) and grafted only collagen gel into another group(control group). In 4 and 8 weeks after the graft, histological observation was made. According to the result, the number and diameter of myelinated axons were significantly increased in the experimental group. In addition, the nerve conduction velocity was improved more in the experimental group and neovascularity also increased. Moreover, reaction with S100 and p75 was observed in regenerated nerves in the experimental group, suggesting that the grafted cells were differentiated into supportive cells such as Schwann's cells. In conclusion, this research proved that ASCs can multiply and differentiate into neuronal cells. If they are grafted into nerve defects, the grafted cells are differ entiated into supportive cells such as Schwann's cells and thus contribute to nerve regeneration. Accordingly, the use of adipose tissue obtained easily without the limitation of donor site can be greatly helpful in treating peripheral nerve defects.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.375-387
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• 2009

Objective : Gyehyuldeung (GHD) has been widely used in oriental medicine for the treatments of cardiovascular and neurological disorders. Thus, its potential facilitatory activity on axonal regeneration was investigated in the rats. Methods: Sprague-Dawley rats were given crush injury at the sciatic nerve and the changes of axon growth after nerve injury on each nerve injury model were investigated with anti-NF-200 antibody, DiI, GAP-43 protein and Cdc2 protein Results : GHD-mediated enhancement of axonal regeneration after crush injury was measured in both qualitative and quantitative ways by immunofluorescence staining with anti-NF-200 antibody and retrograde tracing of fluorescence dye DiI. GAP-43 protein levels were elevated by GHD treatments in the distal injured sciatic nerve and DRG sensory neurons. The neurite outgrowth of DRG sensory neurons was facilitated by GHD treatment when co-cultured with Schwann cells and astrocytes prepared from injured sciatic nerves and injured spinal cord tissues, respectively. It was observed that Cdc2 protein was up-regulated in co-cultured Schwann cells or astrocytes and Cdc2 protein signals were co-localized to a certain extent with those of phospho-vimentin protein. Conclusions : These results suggest that GHD may play a facilitatory role in axonal regeneration by acting on the injured axons and adjacent non-neuronal cells. The current findings may be useful for the development of therapeutic targets through more specific explorations on molecular interactions between herbal components and endogenous factors.

• 폴리머
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.7-12
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• 2011

PLGA는 미국 식품의약품안전청의 승인을 받은 합성고분자로서 생체재료로 널리 쓰이며, 실크피브로인은 세포친화성 및 우수한 기계적 특성으로 세포의 조직성장을 지지한다. 본 연구에서는 PLGA/실크피브로인 0, 10, 20, 40 및 80 wt% 하이브리드 필름을 제조하였고 함량별 슈반세포의 최적환경을 설정하고자 하였다. DSC결과 PLGA/실크피브로인 필름이 in vivo 적용시 열적으로 안정할 것으로 사료되었다. 접촉각 측정을 통해 PLGA/실크피브로인 10 및 20 wt% 필름이 세포 분화 및 증식에 적합할 것으로 사료되며 RT-PCR과 SEM 결과로부터 PLGA에 10 및 20 wt%의 실크피브로인을 함유한 필름에서 슈반세포의 우수한 부착거동 및 형태유지를 확인하였다. 또한 WST 결과 10 wt% 실크피브로인 함량에서 높은 증식률이 확인되었다. 결과적으로 PLGA/실크피브로인 10 및 20 wt% 필름이 세포에 알맞은 상호관계를 제공해 긍정적으로 작용함을 확인하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.253-256
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• 2009

Schwannoma(neurilemmoma) is a benign neoplasm that originates from the Schwann cells. Schwannoma most commonly arises in the soft tissue of the head and neck. Intraoral lesions are uncommon, however, and intraosseous schwannoma are even rare. The most common site of occurrence for these unusual lesions is the mandible. This article documents a case of an intraosseous schwannoma located in the mandibular ascending ramus. The lesion was surgically removed and no radiographic evidence of recurrence was observed after 1 year.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.212-216
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• 2014

A schwannoma is a benign neurogenic tumor derived from Schwann cells. A rare case of a large painful schwannoma in the foot with metatarsal deformity was presented. Due to suspicion of malignancy, amputation had been recommended previously. We report on a rare case of a large forefoot schwannoma causing pain and paresthesia of the forefoot.

• Journal of Audiology & Otology
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.103-106
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• 2020

Granular cell tumor (GCT) is a rare, benign neoplasm of Schwann cell origin. GCT is composed of cells with eosinophilic granular cytoplasm. GCT presents as a solitary painless nodule. Because of their subtle clinical presentation, GCTs are often misdiagnosed. This report of a 47-year-old woman with an auricular GCT serves to highlight that complete excision and histopathological evaluation should be attempted even in apparently benign cases, to ensure complete cure.

• 대한청각학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.103-106
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• 2020

Granular cell tumor (GCT) is a rare, benign neoplasm of Schwann cell origin. GCT is composed of cells with eosinophilic granular cytoplasm. GCT presents as a solitary painless nodule. Because of their subtle clinical presentation, GCTs are often misdiagnosed. This report of a 47-year-old woman with an auricular GCT serves to highlight that complete excision and histopathological evaluation should be attempted even in apparently benign cases, to ensure complete cure.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.126-142
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• 2013

Objectives: Previous reports have shown that Bogijetong-Tang (BJT) is effective in peripheral neuropathy induced by taxol and crush injury. In this study, we researched the effects of BJT on diabetic neuropathy induced by STZ in the mouse. Methods: We performed both in vitro and in vivo experiments to verify the effects of BJT on diabetic neuropathy induced by STZ in mice. Changes in axonal recovery were observed with immunofluorescence staining using NF-200, Hoechst33258, $S100{\beta}$, caspase 3 and anti-cdc2. Proliferation and degeneration of Schwann cells were investigated by immunofluorescence staining and western blot analyses. Results: BJT showed considerable effects on neurite outgrowth and axonal regeneration in diabetic neuropathy. BJT contributed to the creation of NF-200, GAP-43, Cdc2, phospho-vimentin, ${\beta}1$, active ${\beta}1$, ${\beta}3$ integrin, phospho-Erk1/2 protein. Conclusions: Through this study, we found that BJT is effective for enhanced axonal regeneration via dynamic regulation of regeneration-associated proteins. Therefore, BJT had a pharmaceutical property enhancing recovery of peripheral nerves induced by diabetic neuropathy and could be a candidate for drug development after more research.

• 대한기관식도과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기관식도과학회 1972년도 춘계종합 학술대회 초록집
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• pp.17.2-17
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• 1972

현재 일반적으로 Neurilemmoma 또는 Schwannoma라고 부르는 일련의 종양들은 1908年 Verocay에 의해 처음으로 기술되었으며, 1910년 그는 이것을 "Neurinoma"라고 명명하였다. Neurilemmoma라는 명칭은 1935년 Stoutdp 의하여 처음으로 소개되었다. Neurilemmoma는 신경초(Newe Sheath)를 소유하고 있는 어떤 신경에서나 발생할 수 있는 종양으로서 비교적 희유한 양성종양이며 연령, 성병, 그리고 발생장소에 따른 어떤 우월성은 없었으나 이 종양의 약 25% 이상이 두경부에 발생한다. 다른 부위로 전이를 일으키지 않으며 완전 제거 후에는 재발되지 않으며 방사선에 대한 감수성은 거의 없었다. 저자들은 과거 5년간 본 병원 이비인후과령역에서 수술제거한 5예의 Neurilemmoma를 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.96-102
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• 2000

과립세포종은 Schwann 세포에서 유래한 연부조직 종양으로서 드물게는 기관지내에서 발견되며 이 경우 다른 조직에서 발생한 경우와 달리 폐암이나 기관지결핵과 같은 흔한 기관지내 질환과의 감별이 임상적으로 문제가 된다. 저자들은 62세 남자에서 악성 종격동 종양과 병발하였고 기관지 내시경상에서 좌상엽 기관지내에서 용종양 종괴로 발견되어 조직검사로 확진되었던 과립세포종의 증례를 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.