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폐암세포주에 대한 p53 및 $p16^{INK4a}$의 복합종양억제유전자요법의 효과 (Enhanced Growth Inhibition by Combined Gene Transfer of p53 and $p16^{INK4a}$ in Adenoviral Vectors to Lung Cancer Cell Lines)

  • 최승호;박경호;설자영;유철규;이춘택;김영환;한성구;심영수
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제50권1호
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    • pp.67-75
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    • 2001
  • 배경 : 대표적인 종양억제유전자인 p53 및 p16은 세포주기 조절 및 자연괴멸 유도에서 서로 다른 역할을 하고 있으며 폐암에서는 동시에 비활성화 되어 있는 경우가 흔하다. 이 종양억제유전자들 동시에 이입시 서로 상호작용을 통해 효과가 증진되리라 기대되고 있다. 방법 : 본 연구에서는 p53 및 p16을 아데노바이러스 벡터를 이용하여 폐암세포주에 동시에 이입하여 그 상호작용을 관찰하였다. 복합투여시 세포성장곡선을 분석하여 isobologra을 이용한 상호작용을 검증하고 세포주기의 변화 및 체외종양형성능의 변화도 관찰하였다. 결과 : Isobologram을 이용한 분석에서 adeno-virus-p53와 adenovirus-p16의 복합투여는 NCI H358에서는 상승적인 성장억제를, NCI H23에서는 부가적인 성장 억제를 보였다. 유세포분석기를 이용한 세포주기의 분석 및 체외종양형성능 검사에서도 p53 및 p16의 복합투여시 단독 투여보다 강한 억제효과를 보였다. 결론 : 이러한 상승적인 p53 및 p16의 상호작용은 이 복합요법이 새로운 유전자치료법으로 발전할 수 있는 가능성을 보였다.

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형광 물질 직접 표지를 위한 Poly Lysine 도입 Lym-1 단일사슬 항체의 제조 및 면역반응성 평가 (Production and Evaluation of Immunoreactivity of Poly Lysine-Tagged Single Chain Fragment Variable (ScFv) Lym-1 Antibody for Direct Conjugation to Fluorescence Dye)

  • 정재호;최태현;우광선;정위섭;강주현;정수영;최창운;임상무;천기정
    • Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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    • 제43권5호
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    • pp.487-494
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    • 2009
  • 목적: 작은 크기의 재조합 단일사슬 항체는 빠른 혈중 제거율과 종양의 항체 집적율이 증가되는 등의 장점을 가지고 있다. 반면에 항체의 작은 크기는 방사성 또는 형광물질의 표지를 위한 킬레이터 결합에 중요한 아미노산 그룹의 감소를 의미하기도 한다. 본 연구에서는 단일사슬 lym-1 염기서열 C-말단에 lysine 아미노산 태그를 삽입하여 형광 물질의 직접표지 및 그 표지수율 증가를 확인하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 대장균 pET-22b (+) 벡터에 재조합 된 lysine 삽입 단일사슬 lym-1유전자는 대장균 BL21 (DE3)에 형질전환하여 발현하였다. 생산된 lysine lym-1 항체는 Ni-NTA 컬럽과 분자량 컬럼을 사용해 정제하였고. 단백질 전기 영동과 western blot을 통해 확인하였다. lysine lym-1 항체에 방사성 동위원소인 I-124, I-125, I-131 과 Tc-99m를 표지하여 그 수율을 확인하였으며 유세포계측기를 사용해 형광물질인 FITC가 직접표지된 라이신 lym-1 항체의 면역반응성을 사람의 버킷 림프종 세포주인 Raji 세포주에서 면역반응성을 확인하였다. 결과 Lysine도입 단일사슬 lym-1 항체는 두 과정의 정제를 통하여 획득하였으며 그 크기는 약 48 KDa이었고, 방사성동위원소인 I-124, I-125, I-131과 Tc-99m의 표지수율은 각각 >99%, >99%, >95%, >99%로 확인되었다. 유세포계측을 통한 lysine 도입 단일사슬 lym-1항체의 면역반응성은 기존의 단일사슬 lym-1항체와 유사함을 확인하였다. 결론: 재조합 lym-1 항체에 형광 물질을 직접 표지하기 위한 lysine 아미노산의 도입은 항체의 면역반응성 감소를 최소화 시키면서 직접표지 수율을 증가시킬 수 있는 유용한 방법임을 확인하였다.

Interleukin 10 rs1800872 T>G Polymorphism was Associated with an Increased Risk of Esophageal Cancer in a Chinese Population

  • Sun, Jia-Ming;Li, Qiong;Gu, Hai-Yong;Chen, Yi-Jang;Wei, Ji-Shu;Zhu, Quan;Chen, Liang
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제14권6호
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    • pp.3443-3447
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    • 2013
  • Aim: Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer and sixth leading cause of cancer associated death worldwide. The 5 year survival rate for esophageal cancer patients is very poor and accounts for only 12.3%. Besides environmental risk factors, genetic factors might play an important role in the esophageal cancer carcinogenesis. Methods: We conducted a hospital based case-control study to evaluate the genetic effects of functional single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs): interleukin 9 (IL9) rs31563 C>T, IL9 rs31564 G>T, IL10 rs1800872 T>G, IL12A rs2243115 T>G, IL12B rs3212227 T>G and IL13 rs1800925 C>T on the development of esophageal cancer. A total of 380 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) cases and 380 controls were recruited for this study. The genotypes were determined using a custom-by-design 48-Plex SNPscan$^{TM}$ Kit. Results: The IL10 rs1800872 T>G polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of ESCC. However, there were no significant links with the other five SNPs. Stratified analyses indicated no significant risk of ESCC associated with the IL10 rs1800872 T>G polymorphism evident among any subgroups. Conclusion: These findings indicated that functional polymorphism IL10 rs1800872 T>G might contribute to ESCC susceptibility. However, our results were obtained with a limited sample size, so that the power of our analysis was low. Future larger studies with more rigorous study designs of other ethnic populations are required to confirm the current findings.

와송 추출물의 면역기능 개선 효과 및 안전성 연구: 단일기관, 무작위배정, 이중눈가림, 위약대조 비교, 임상연구 프로토콜 (Research on Immune Enhancing Effect and Safety of Wasong (Orostachys japonicus) Extract: Study Protocol for a Single Center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Clinical Trial)

  • 최진용;최준용;임현우;김정;김소연;한창우
    • 대한한의학방제학회지
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    • 제25권2호
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    • pp.135-143
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    • 2017
  • Objectives : This trial aimed to determine if Wasong (Orostachys japonicus) extract can enhance immune system and is safe enough to be approved as a health functional food. Methods : Total 62 people, aged 45 and older, will be recruited to participate in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. This study will compare Wasong extract and placebo. Wasong group will take 1g of Wasong extract, once a day, for 8 weeks. Placebo group will take 1g of crystalline cellulose as placebo, once a day, for 8 weeks. Outcomes will be measured at the baseline, the end of 4th week, and 8th week. Primary outcomes are the ratio of NK cells/total lymphocytes and the ratio of T-helper cells/T-suppressor cells. Secondary outcomes are total white blood cell count, the ratio of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes in total leukocytes, the ratio of total T cells, T-helper cells, T-suppressor cells, and B cells to lymphocytes, the amount of blood IgM, IgG, IgA, and cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG, and blood metabolite target &global analysis. Results : This trial was approved by institutional review board of Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital (registry number: 2016006), and registered in Clinical Research information Service, one of WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (registry number: PRE20161006-002). Recruitment opened in February 2017 and is supposed to be completed by August 2017. The result is expected to be published by June 2018. Conclusion : This trial will provide clinical information to determine the efficacy and safety of Wasong in enhancing immune system of middle-aged and older people.

The Success of Thread-embedding Therapy in Generating Hair Re-growth in Mice Points to Its Possibly Having a Similar Effect in Humans

  • Shin, Hyun Jong;Lee, Dong-Jin;Kwon, Kang;Lee, Ji-Yeon;Ha, Ki-Tae;Lee, Chang-Hyun;Jang, Yong-Suk;Lee, Byung-Wook;Kim, Byung Joo;Jung, Myeong-Ho;Seo, Hyung-Sik;Jeong, Han-Sol
    • 대한약침학회지
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    • 제18권4호
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    • pp.20-25
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    • 2015
  • Objectives: Recently, thread-embedding therapy (TET) has been widely applied in Korean medicine for cosmetic purposes such as reducing skin wrinkles. An inserted thread was reported to have induced continuous stimulation, followed by support for connective tissue regeneration. However, the potential role of TET in hair-growth has not yet been reported. Methods: We designed this study to evaluate whether TET has a hair-growth-promoting effect. C57 black 6 (C57BL/6) mice were divided into three groups: normal saline-treated, minoxidil-treated, and thread-embedded groups. Normal saline or 5% minoxidil was topically sprayed on the dorsal skin of the mice once a day for 16 days. Medical threads were embedded into the dorsal skin of the mice in a single application. Hair growth activity was evaluated by using dermoscopic and microscopic observations. Sections of the dorsal skin were stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Expressions of bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU), proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), fibroblast growth factor-7 (FGF-7), and fibroblast growth factor-5 (FGF-5) were detected by using immunohistochemical staining. A reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis was adopted to measure the messenger RNA (mRNA) expressions of FGF-7 and FGF-5. Results: TET enhanced anagen development in the hair follicles of C57BL/6 mice. The expressions of BrdU and PCNA, both of which imply active cellular proliferation, were increased by using TET. Moreover, TET increased the expression of FGF-7, an anagen-inducing growth factor, while decreasing the expression of FGF-5, an anagen-cessation growth factor, both at the protein and the mRNA levels. Conclusion: TET enhanced hair re-growth in C57BL/6 mice. TET regulated the expressions of anagen-associated growth factors and activated the proliferation of hair follicular cells in depilated skin lesions. Considering its long-lasting effect, TET may be a good alternative therapeutic for the treatment of alopecia.

당귀(當歸)가 다낭성난소증후군이 유발된 흰쥐 난소조직의 유전자 발현에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Angelicae Gigantis Radix on Gene Expression of Ovarian Tissue in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Rats)

  • 류기준;조성희
    • 대한한방부인과학회지
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    • 제24권3호
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    • pp.28-47
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    • 2011
  • Objectives: This study was performed to investigate the effects of Angelicae gigantis Radix (AGR) which is one of the most useful herbal-drug to treat patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Oriental medicine on gene expression of ovary tissue. Methods: The effects of AGR on gene expression of ovary tissue resected from PCOS induced rats using single injection of $\ss$-Estradiol 17-valerate (EV) was measured using microarray technique, and the functional analysis on these genes was conducted. Results: Total 2,812 genes were up-regulated or down-regulated, 1,421 genes were up-regulated, 1,391 genes were down-regulated by induction of PCOS. Up-regulated genes were mainly involved in biological function such as cell signalling pathways and inflammatory response. Expression levels of 1,442 genes were restored to those of naive animals by administration of AGR. 558 genes were restored to those of naive animals, which were lowered by induction of PCOS. 884 genes were lowered to naive levels, which were elevated by induction of PCOS. The functions of restored genes were partially involved in the restoration of expression levels, which were changed by induction of PCOS. Especially, up-regulated gene by induction of PCOS were mainly involved in these changes. These results mean restorative effects of AGR on damaged functions by induction of PCOS. The network of total protein interactions was measured using cytoscape program, and some key molecules, such as IRS2, MCM10, ORC2L related in up-regulated genes, CTBP2, CD44, RHOA, related in down-regulated genes that can be used for elucidation of therapeutical mechanism of medicine in future were identified. Conclusion: Restored genes by AGR were thought to have common pathways related in regulation of gene expressions. Especially, genes in restored expression levels by AGR, which were up-regulated by induction of PCOS, were regulated by 9 of common transcription factors, genes in restored expression levels by AGR, which were down-regulated by induction of PCOS, were involved in 25 of common transcription factors.

루푸스 환자의 면역글로불린 λ 경쇄 레파토리 분석 (Analysis of Immunoglobulin λ Light Chain Repertoire in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

  • 장지은;이지수
    • IMMUNE NETWORK
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    • 제3권3호
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    • pp.227-234
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    • 2003
  • Background: Immunoglobulin (Ig) light chain repertoire has been implicated as a critical determinant in regulation of autoreactive B cells and production of pathogenic anti-DNA antibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We analyzed the impact of Ig ${\lambda}$ chain repertoire on development of autoimmunity in patients with SLE. Methods: We obtained genomic DNA from individual peripheral CD19+ B cells of 3 untreated active SLE patients, and amplified $V{\lambda}$ rearrangements from each single cell by polymerase chain reaction. Results: A total number of 208 $V{\lambda}J{\lambda}$ rearrangements were analyzed. Analyzed sequences included 158 productive rearrangements and 50 nonproductive rearrangements. The differences in $V{\lambda}$ gene usage in the productive and nonproductive repertoire of SLE patients were found compared to the non-autoimmune individuals. $V{\lambda}$ gene, 9A was significantly overrepresented in nonproducative repertoire of SLE patients (P=0.016). In the productive repertoire, $V{\lambda}$ genes, 3L and 1E were found more often in the SLE patients (P=0.001, P=0.043). When the productive and the nonproductive repertoires were compared, 9A was found significantly less in the productive repertoire in the SLE patients (P=0.000). There were no significant differences in the $J{\lambda}$ gene usage between SLE patients and non-autoimmune individuals, but $J{\lambda}2/3$ gene was the most frequently used in SLE, whereas $J{\lambda}7$ gene was the most frequently used in the normal subjects. In the productive SLE $V{\lambda}$ repertoire, 9.4% of the total sequences employed identical CDR3. It was particularly striking to find 7 identical versions of the 1G-$J{\lambda}2/3$ $V{\lambda}J{\lambda}$ rearrangements from one patient and 3 of the same sequence from another patient. Notably, identical $V{\lambda}$ junctions in the SLE patients utilized significantly more homologous joining compared to $V{\lambda}$ junctions of the normal adults (P=0.044). Conclusion: These data demonstrate regulation of ${\lambda}$ light chain expression in the SLE patients by selection of unique $V{\lambda}$ genes. Also, biased selection and clonal expansion of particular $V{\lambda}$ rearrangements are apparent in the SLE ${\lambda}$ repertoire.

Clinical Practice of Blood Transfusion in Orthotopic Organ Transplantation: A Single Institution Experience

  • Tsai, Huang-Wen;Hsieh, Fu-Chien;Chang, Chih-Chun;Su, Ming-Jang;Chu, Fang-Yeh;Chen, Kuo-Hsin;Jeng, Kuo-Shyang;Chen, Yun
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제16권17호
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    • pp.8009-8013
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    • 2015
  • Background: Orthotopic organ transplantation, a treatment option for irreversible organ dysfunction according to organ failure, severe damaged organ or malignancy in situ, was usually accompanied with massive blood loss thus transfusion was required. We aimed to evaluate the adverse impact of blood transfusion on solid organ transplantation. Materials and Methods: From January, 2009 to December, 2014, patients who received orthotopic organ transplantation at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital medical center were enrolled. Clinical data regarding anemia status and red blood cell (RBC) transfusion before, during and after operation, as well as patient outcomes were collected for further univariate analysis. Results: A total of 105 patients who underwent orthotopic transplantation, including liver, kidney and small intestine were registered. The mean hemoglobin (Hb) level upon admission and before operation were $11.6{\pm}1.8g/dL$ and $11.7{\pm}1.7g/dL$, respectively; and the nadir Hb level post operation and the final Hb level before discharge were $8.3{\pm}1.6g/dL$ and $10.2{\pm}1.6g/dL$, respectively. The median units (interquartile range) of RBC transfusion in pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative periods were 0 (0-0), 2 (0-12), and 2 (0-6) units, respectively. Furthermore, the median (interquartile range) length of hospital stay (LHS) from admission to discharge and from operation to discharge were 28 (17-44) and 24 (16-37) days, respectively. Both peri-operative and post-operative RBC transfusion were associated with longer LHS from admission to discharge and from operation to discharge. Furthermore, it increased the risk of post-operative septicemia. While peri-operative RBC transfusion elevated the risk of acute graft rejection in patients who received orthotopic transplantation. Conclusions: Worse outcome could be anticipated in those who had received massive RBC transfusion in transplantation operation. Hence, peri-operative RBC transfusion should be avoided as much as possible.

수종의 암세포에서 Verapamil이 Tc-99m MIBI와 Tetrofosmin의 섭취에 미치는 영향 (Effect of Verapamil on Cellular Uptake of Tc-99m MIBI and Tetrofosmin on Several Cancer Cells)

  • 김대현;유정아;서명랑;배진호;정신영;안병철;이규보;이재태
    • 대한핵의학회지
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    • 제38권1호
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    • pp.85-98
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    • 2004
  • 목적: 다약제내성(MDR) 극복제 verapamil은 MDR이 발현된 암세포에서 Tc-99m MIBI(MIBI)와 tetrofosmin(TF)의 섭취를 증가시키는 것으로 알려져 있으나, 세포의 종류에 따라서는 MIBI와 TF의 섭취를 감소시킬 수 있다는 보고가 있다. 본 연구는 암세포의 종류에 따라 verpamile이 MIBI와 TF의 섭취에 미치는 영향이 세포에 따른 차이가 있는지를 알아보고, 이러한 차이가 세포독성이나 PKC효소의 발현에 따른 차이인가를 알아보았다. 방법: 백혈병세포 K562세포와 유방암세포 MCF7, 난소암세포 SK-OV-3 세포 및 MDR이 유발된 K562(Adr)세포를 배양하였다. 시험관에서 $1{\times}10^6\;cells/ml$ 농도의 single-cell suspension 상태로 분주하고 verapamil을 1, 10, 50, 100, $200{\mu}M$의 농도로 처리한 후 MIBI와 TF를 배양한 후, $37^{\circ}C$에서 1, 15, 30, 45, 60분 동안 반응시킨 후 pellet과 supernatant의 방사능 치를 감마계수기로 측정하여 투여한 방사능 치에 대한 세포내 섭취백분율로 표시하였다. Verapamil의 세포독성은 MTT assay로 측정하였고, 세포내의 PKC isotypes의 변화는 western blotting analysis로 평가하였다. 결과: 4종류의 세포 모두에서 MIBI와 TF의 섭취는 1, 15, 30, 45, 60분 배양 시간에 따라 증가하였다. verapamil을 처리시 다약제 내성이 유발된 K562(Adr)세포에서 $100{\mu}M$의 농도까지는 MIBI와 TF 섭취가 증가하였고, 최대 $10{\mu}M$에서 10배 증가하였다. 그러나 K562세포를 verapamil $1{\mu}M$로 처리하였을 때는 기저치와 유사하였으나, verapamil의 농도가 증가함에 따라 MIBI와 TF의 세포섭취는 모두 감소하였다. K562세포의 60분 MIBI 섭취율은 79%($10{\mu}M$), 47%($50{\mu}M$), 29%($100{\mu}M$), 1.5%($200{\mu}M$)로 verapamil의 용량이 증가함에 따라 감소하였으며, TF 섭취율도 84% ($10{\mu}M$), 60%($50{\mu}M$), 42%($100{\mu}M$), 2.7%($200{\mu}M$)로 감소하였다. MCF7, SK-OV-3세포에서는 verapamil $10{\mu}M$까지는 MIBI와 TF의 섭취가 기저치와 유사하거나 소량 증가하였으나 $50{\mu}M$이상의 용량에서는 감소하여 $100{\mu}M$에서는 각각 40%와 5%만 섭취되었다. MTT assay상 K562(Adr)세포에서는 verapamil $100{\mu}M$ 이상에서는 유의하게 낮았으나 다른 세포는 $200{\mu}M$까지에도 차이가 없었다. PKC 아형의 분석상 PKC $\varepsilon$이 K562(Adr)세포에서 많이 발현되었으나, K562와 K562(Adr)세포에서는 verapamil처리에 따른 PKC 아형의 변화는 없었다. 결론: Verapamil은 암세포의 종류에 따라 MIBI와 TF의 섭취를 감소시켰고, 고용량에는 MDR세포의 섭취도 감소시켰으며 이러한 현상은 세포독성 이나 PKC효소 아형과는 관련이 없었다. 그러므로 MDR의 진단시 verapamil을 처치에 따른 MIBI와 TF의 섭취 정도를 기준으로 하는 경우에는, verapamil의 농도와 세포의 종류에 따라 현저한 차이가 있을 수 있다는 점을 생각하여야 한다.

게이트심장혈액풀 스캔에서 자동 관심영역 설정과 수동 관심영역 설정 모드의 비교 분석에 관한 고찰 (Study the Analysis of Comparison with AROI and MROI Mode in Gated Cardiac Blood Pool Scan)

  • 김정열;강천구;김영재;박훈희;김재삼;이창호
    • 핵의학기술
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    • 제12권3호
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    • pp.222-228
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    • 2008
  • 목적 : 게이트심장혈액풀 스캔의 각 단위 영상에서 심실내 방사능치를 측정하여 좌심실의 시간-방사능 곡선을 구하여 심박출계수를 구하고 있다. 이를 위하여 좌심실과 배후방사능 관심영역을 정해야 하는데 올바른 관심영역 설정은 심박출계수의 정확도와 밀접한 관련이 있다. 관찰자에 의한 수동 관심영역을 설정 시 시간이 많이 걸리고 많은 경험을 필요로 하며 주관적인 측면이 포함되어 관찰자간의 오차가 발생하는 이유로 대부분의 컴퓨터에는 자동 및 반자동으로 각 단위영상 내 좌심실 외형을 그릴 수 있는 방법이 있다. 본 연구에서는 자동 관심영역 설정과 수동 관심영역 설정에 따른 좌심실 심박출계수를 비교 분석하여 컴퓨터 자동 관심영역 설정 방법이 수동 관심영역 설정보다 객관적이고 재현성이 높은 방법으로 이용될 수 있는지를 알아보고자 하였다. 실험재료 및 방법 : 항암화학요법 치료 대상 환자 33명을 대상으로 PHILIPS사의 ADAC laboratories, Argus Single head Gamma Camera를 이용하여 영상을 획득하였으며, 사용된 방사성 의약품은 체내 표지법을 이용하여 $^{99m}Tc$-RBC를 사용하였다. 영상획득 조건은 다중 게이트 획득 방식으로 매 R-R간격마다 서로 상응하는 단위 영상을 600초 동안 계수치를 얻어 24개의 단위영상을 획득하였다. 앙와위 자세에서 좌전사위 30~45도, 10~20도의 미측경사(caudal tilt) 조건으로 영상 획득 한 후 방사선사 3명이 각각 1회씩 컴퓨터 자동관심영역 설정 모드와 수동 관심영역 설정 모드를 이용하여 좌심실의 심박출계수를 구하여 비교 분석하였다. 결과 : 컴퓨터 자동 관심영역 설정과 수동 관심영역 설정 방법에서의 좌심실 심박출계수 평균은 각각 $65.8{\pm}5.9%$$71.4{\pm}12.4%$였다. 두 평균 간의 차이는 $5.5{\pm}9.9%$로 두 관심영역 설정 방법 간의 유의한 차이가 있었다(p=0.003). 또한 관찰자간의 신뢰도 검정에서는 수동 관심영역 설정 방법으로 분석하였을 때 보다 자동 관심영역 설정 방법이 관찰자간 일관성이 높은 것으로 나타났다($\gamma^{MROI}=0.793$, Cronbach's $\alpha$ $M^{ROI}=0.911$ Vs $\gamma^{AROI}=0.964$, Cronbach's $\alpha^{AROI}=0.986$). 영상분류에 따른 분석에서는 최적 중격상에서 두 관심영역 방법에 따른 좌심실 심박출계수는 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았으며(${\Delta}LVEF^{BSV}=0.7{\pm}2.3%$, p=0.233), 좌심실 분리가 잘 안 된 영상에서는 좌심실 심박출계수가 자동 관심영역 설정방법에서 더 높게 나타나는 차이를 보였다(${\Delta}LVEF=10.9{\pm}11.4%$, p=0.001). 또한 신뢰도 검정에서는 두 관심영역 설정 방법 모두 좌심실 분리가 잘 안 된 영상보다 최적 중격상에서 일관성이 높게 나타났다(수동 관심영역 설정 방법 $\gamma^{BSV}=0.836$, Cronbach's $\alpha^{BSV}=0.936$ Vs $\gamma=0.748$, Cronbach's $\alpha=0.888$ / 자동 관심영역 설정 방법 $\gamma^{BSV}=0.939$, Cronbach's $\alpha^{BSV}=0.978$ Vs $\gamma=0.948$, Cronbach's $\alpha=0.981$). 결론 : 최적 중격상을 획득하여 분석한다면 수동과 자동 관심영역 설정 방법 따른 좌심실 심박출계수가 큰 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 수동과 자동 관심영역 설정 방법에 대한 일관성을 비교하였을 때 자동 관심영역 설정 방법에서 높은 일관성을 나타냈다. 결국 영상획득 시 좌심실 최적 중격상의 좌전 사위상을 획득하여 관심영역을 설정한다면 수동 관심영역 설정 방법보다 자동 관심영역 설정 방법이 객관적이고, 재현성이 높은 방법으로 이용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

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