• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.35-41
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• 1992

1979년부터 1990년 사이에 서울대학교병원 치료방사선과에서 48명의 환자가 두경부에 생긴 선양낭포암으로 치료를 받았다. 이 환자들을 대상으로 방사선치료의 효과를 알아보기 위해 저자들은 후향성조사를 하였으며 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 15명의 환자는 대타액선의 병변이었고 나머지 33명의 환자는 주로 경구개와 상악동을 침범한 소타액선의 병변이었다. 11명의 환자는 수술이 불가능하여 방사선치료만 받았으며 37명의 환자에게는 수술후 방사선치료를 추가하였다. 이 환자들의 중앙 추적기간은 49.5개월 이었다. 모든 환자에 있어서 국소치유율은 5년에 $71.1\%$,10년에 $44.3\%$였으며 근치적인 수술과 방사선치료를 한 그룹에서 좀 더 좋은 결과를 보였으나 통계학적으로 유의하지는 않았다. 신경주위로의 침범여부는 국소치유율에 영향을 주지 못했다. 수술후 방사선치료를 한 그룹에서는 60 Gy이상의 방사선양과 $64\;cm^2$이상의 field size로 치료한 경우에 좀 더 좋은 국소치유율을 나타내었으며 통계학적 유의성은 field size에 대해서만 나타났다. 원격전이는 환자의 $40\%$에서 일어났으며 주로 폐를 침범하였다. 원격전이 이후의 생존율은 5년에 $19.5\%$로서 원격전이가 생존율을 결정하는 중요한 요인임을 알 수 있었다. 전체생존율은 5년에 $79.0\%$, 10년에 $19.2\%$였으며 8년 이후에도 생존율은 계속 감소하였다. 무병생존율은 5년에 $45.8\%$,였으며 수술과 방사선치료를 같이한 그룹과 대타액선의 병변에서 더 좋은 결과를 나타냈으나 통계학적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다. 결론적으로 선양 낭포암의 수술후 방사선치료에 있어서 60 Gy이상의 방사선양과 $64cm^2$이상의 field size로 치료함으로써 좀 더 좋은 국소치유율을 얻을 수 있었으며 환자의 생존율을 높이기 위해서는 좀 더 효과적인 항암제의 개발이 시급하다 하겠다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.135-146
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• 2001

배 경 : 암세포는 정상 세포와 다르므로 면역 기전에 의해 제거되어야 함에도 불구하고 암이 발생하는 것은 암세포가 면역 감시 체계를 회피하기 때문이다. 약제감수성 증강 유전자인 herpes simplex thymidine kinase(HSTK) 유전자를 이용하여 암세포를 파괴하여 종양 특이항원이 더 잘 유리되도록 하고 사이토카인 유전자를 이용하여 면역세포를 유도하여 이 장애를 극복할 수 있는지 보고자 이 실험을 하였다. 방 법 : Lewis 폐암 세포주(LLC)에 adenovirus를 이용하여 HSTK를 형질도입하고 이에 의해 ganciclovir에 대한 LLC의 감수성을 증강시키는지를 관찰하고 mixed population assay를 이용하여 bystander 효과를 관찰하였다. Ad-HSTK, Ad-IL-2, Ad-GMCSF의 형질도입이 LLC의 종양 형성 능력에 영향을 미치는지 관찰하였다. 또한 그러한 형질 도입이 기존의 종양에 대한 항암 효과를 가져오는지 관찰하였다. 항암 효과의 기전을 확인하기 위해 쥐의 비장을 관찰하였다. 결 과 : Ad-HSTK의 형질도입은 ganciclovir에 대한 LLC의 감수성을 현저하게 증강시켰다. Ad-HSTK, Ad-IL-2, Ad-GM-CSF를 형질도입한 LLC를 쥐에 주사하고 ganciclovir로 처리하였을 때 종양 형성 능력이 감소하였다. Ad-HSTK, Ad-IL-2, Ad-GM-CSF를 형질도입한 LLC를 종양백신으로 사용하였을때 종양 성장이 어느 정도 저해되는 것을 관찰하였다. 특히 HSTK와 GM-CSF를 복합 형질도입했을 때 더 강력한 항암효과가 일어나는 것을 관찰하였다. 그러나 HSTK와 IL-2을 복합 형질도입했을 때는 각각을 단독으로 형질도입했을 때보다 항암효과가 상승되지 않았다. HSTK와 GM-CSF의 복합 형질도입한 LLC를 종양백신으로 사용하였을 때 비장의 수상세포 침윤이 현저히 증가하였다. 결 론 : HSTK와 GM-CSF의 복합 형질도입으로 만든 종양백신은 수상세포를 활성화시키므로써 항암면역기능을 유의하게 증강시킬 수 있었다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.287-292
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• 1997

심방세동은 가장 흔한 부정맥 질환으로서,특히 승모판막 질환이 있는 경우에는 60%에 이르는높은 빈도의 유병율을 보이는데,심방세동 환자의 약 113에서 혈전 색전증을 일으키고,혈전 색전증이 생긴 환자의 약 60%에서는 사망에 이르거나 심각한 합병증이 초래되므로 심장질환에 대한 수술시,동반 심 방세동에 대한 적극적 인 치료가 고려되어야 한다. 서울대학교병원 흉부외과학교실에서는 1994년 4월부터 1995년 6월까지 심방세동을 동반한 심장질환 을 가진 20명의 환자에서 Maze 술식을 포함한 개심술을 시행하였다 대상환자들의 남녀 성비는 남 '녀 : 6 : 14 이 었으며, 평균연령은 48$\pm$11세 (31 ~66세) 였다. 1년이상 지 속된 만성 심방세동이 14례(70%)였고, 1년미만인 경우가 6례(30%)였으며,심방세동의 과거력은 평균 36$\pm$42개월(1~132개월)이었다. 수술전 혈전전색증의 과거력이 있었던 경우가 7례(35%), 좌심방내에 혈전이 있었던 경우가 9례(45%)였다. 동반 심장질환으로는 판막질환이 19례,심실중격결손증이 1례였 으며, Maze술식과 더불어 승모판막 및 대동맥판막 치환술이 5례, 승모판막 치환술을 시행한 경우가 4 fl, 승모판막 치환술 및 삼첨판\ulcorner 성형술 4례, 승모판막 성형술 3례, 승모판막 성형술 및 삼첨판막 성형 술이 1례, 승모판막 치환술 및 관상동맥 우회술이 1례, 대동맥판막 치환술 1례, 심실중격결손봉합술이 1례 였다. 대동맥차단시간은 평균 175 :41분(116~270분)이었다. 수술과 관련된 사망은 없었으며, 수술 후 심방세동의 재발이 16명(80%)에서 있었으나, 수술후 평균 41일째 규칙적인 심박동 소견을 보였다. 수술후 합병증으로서는 저심박출증을 보였던 경우가 3례 (15%), 술전 존재하였던 반신불수의 악화가 1 례, 그리고 급성 신부전이 1례씩 관찰되었다. 20명의 외래추적 관찰기간은 평균 16.5개월(10.5~24개월) 이었는데, 외래 추적기간 중 모든 환자에서 규칙적인 심박동의 소견을 보였으며, 정상 동방결절리듬을 보인 경우 17례 (85%)중에서 항부정맥제의 투여가 필요 없는 경우가 13례 (76%)이고 나머지 4례에서는 항부정맥제를 투여중이며, 접합부 율동을 보이는 3례 (15%) 중 2례에서는 항부정맥제를 투.i중이고, 1 례는 접합부 서맥으로 인공심박동기 (DDD-R type : AAI mode)의 삽입이 필요했다. 추적기간 중에 심에 코검사는 19명에서 시행하였는데, 우심방 수축력이 보이는 경우가 1 례 (95%) 이었고, 좌심방 수축력은 12례 (63%)에서 명백히 관찰되 었다. 심장질환에 대한 개심술시 Maze술식을 동반시행할 경우심장허혈시간이 길어지는 단점이 있으나, 최근의 발달된 심근보호법의 적용으로 수술에 따른 위험을 최소화할 수 있으므로 심방세동의 적극적 인 치료를 고려하여야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.173-179
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• 2023

완전 디죠지 증후군(complete DiGeroge syndrome)은 디죠지 증후군 중 심한 T세포면역결핍의 양상을 보이는 경우이다. 본 증례보고에서는 치료 불응성 거대세포바이러스 감염 상태에 있는 완전 디죠지 증후군 영아에게 T 세포기능 회복을 위해 CD45RA+ 선별제거 림프구 주입을 시행한 경험을 공유하고자 한다. 증례는 형광제자리부합법으로 22q11.2 결실이 확인된 만삭출생 여아로, T 세포면역결핍(T 세포 수 CD3+ 69/μL, CD4+ 7/μL)이 동반되어 완전 디죠지 증후군으로 진단되었다. 생후 45일에 거대세포바이러스 감염증(혈중 바이러스역가 120,000 IU/mL)이 처음 진단되었고, 간시클로버 치료 56일째까지는 혈중 바이러스역가가 감소하였으나 이후 다시 증가하였다. 간시클로버 저항성을 부여하는 것으로 알려진 거대세포바이러스 UL97 단백 인산화효소의 M460V 변이가 확인되어 포스카넷과의 병합요법으로 치료하였으나, 혈중 바이러스역가 2,820,000 IU/mL 로 상승하며, 거대세포바이러스 망막염이 동반되었다. T 세포기능 회복과 불응성 거대세포바이러스 감염의 치료를 위해, 생후 196일과 207일에 환아의 아버지에게서 채집한 CD45RA+ 선별제거 거대세포바이러스 특이 림프구를 2회 주입한 결과, T세포 증가를 이루지 못하였으나, 거대세포바이러스 역가의 감소는 관찰되었다(2차 주입 후 10일째 바이러스역가, 87,000 IU/mL). 환아는 폐포자충 폐렴과 Elizabethkingia meningoseptica 패혈증으로 생후 222일에 사망하였다.

• 동국한의학연구소논문집
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• 제4권
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• pp.109-140
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• 1995

As we considered in the main subjects, investigations on the theory of 'Doctrine on five elements' motion and six kinds of natural factors(運氣學說)' through 'Wang Bing's Commentary(王氷 注本)' of 'The seven great chapters in The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic Su Wen' ("黃帝內經素問 七篇大論") are as follows. (1) In The seven great chapters("七篇大論")' Wang Bing supplement theory and in the academic aspects as a interpreter, judging from 'forget(亡)' character. expressed in the 'The missing chapters("素問遺篇")', 'Bonbyung-ron("本病論")' and 'Jabeob-ron(刺法論)', 'The seven great chapters("七篇大論")' must be supplementary work by Wang Bing. Besides, he quoted such forty books as medical books, taoist books, confucianist books, miscellaneous books, etc in the commentary and the contents quoted in the 'Su Wen(素問)' and 'Ling Shu("靈樞")' scripture nearly occupy in the book. As a method of interpreting scripiure as scripture, he edited the order of 'Internal Classic("內經")' ascended from the ancient time and when he compensated for commentary, with exhaustive scholarly mind and by observing the natural phenomena practically and writing the pathology and the methods of treatment. We knew that the book is combined with the study of 'Doctrine on five elements motion and six kinds of natural factors(運氣學說)' (2) When we compare, analyze the similar phrase of 'The seven great chapters in The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic Su Wen'("黃帝內經素問ㆍ七篇大論") through 'Wang Bing's Commentary(王氷 注本)', he tells abouts organized 'five elements(五行)' and 'heaven's regularly movement(天道運行)' rather than 'Emyangengsangdae-ron("陰陽應象大論")' in 'The seven great chapters("七篇大論")'. Also the 'Ohanunhangdae-ron("五運行大論")' because the repeated sentences with 'Emyangengsangdae-ron("陰陽應象大論")' is long they are omitted. And in the 'Youkmijidae-ron("六微旨大論")', 'Cheonjin ideology(天眞四象)' based on the 'Sanggocheonjin- ron("上古天眞論")', 'Sagijosindae-ron("四氣調神大論")' is written and in the 'Gigoupyondae-ron("氣交變大論")', the syndrome and symptom are explained in detail rather than 'Janggibeobsi-ron("藏氣法時論")', 'Okgijinjang-ron ("玉機眞藏論")' and in the 'Osangieongdae-ron("五常政大論")', the concept of 'five element(五行)' of the 'Gemgwejineon-ron("金櫃眞言論")' is expanded to 'the five elements' motion concept(五運槪念)' and in the 'Youkwonjeonggidae-ron("六元正紀大論")', explanations of 'The five elements' motion and six kinds of natural factors(運氣)' function are mentioned mainly and instead systematic pathology is not revealed rather than 'Emyangengsangdae-ron("陰陽應象大論")'. And in the 'Jijinyodae-ron("至眞要大論")', explanations of the change of atmosphere which correspond to treatment principle by 'The three Yin and Yang(三陰三陽)' as a progressed concepts are revealed. Therefore there are much similarity between the phrase of 'Emyangengsangdae-ron("陰陽應象大論")' and 'chapters of addition(補缺之篇)'. Generally, the doctrine which 'The seven great chapters("七篇大論")' are added by Wang Bing(王氷) is supported because there are more profound concepts rather than the other chapter in 'The seven great chapters("七篇大論")'. (3) When we study Wang Bing's(王氷) 'Pattern on five elements motion and six kinds of natural factors(運氣格局)' in 'The seven great chapter("七篇大論")', in the 'Cheonwongi-dae-ron("天元紀大論")', With 'Cheonjin ideology(天眞思想)' and the concepts of 'Owang(旺)'${\cdot}$'Sang(相)'${\cdot}$'Sa(死)'${\cdot}$'Su(囚)'${\cdot}$'Hu(休)' and 'Cheonbu(天符)'${\cdot}$'Sehwoi(歲會)' are measured time-spacially to the concept of 'Three Sum(三合)' the concept of 'Taeulcheonbu(太乙天符)' is explained. In the 'Ounhangdae-ron("五運行大論")', 'The calender Signs five Sum(天干五合)' is compared to the concepts of 'couples(夫婦)', 'weak-strong(柔强)' and in the 'Youkmijidae-ron("六微旨大論")', 'the relationship of obedience and disobedience(順逆關係)' which conform to the 'energy status(氣位)' change and 'monarch-minister(君相)' position is mentioned. In the 'Gikyobyeondae-ron("氣交變大論")', the concept of 'Sang-duk(相得)', 'Pyungsang(平常)' is emphasized but concrete measurement is mentioned. In the 'Osangieongdae-ron("五常政大論")', the detailed explanation with twenty three 'systemic of the five elements' motion(五運體系)' form and 'rountine-contrary treatment(正治. 反治)' with 'chill-fever-warm-cold(寒${\cdot}$熱${\cdot}$溫${\cdot}$凉)' are mentioned according to the 'analyse and differentiate pathological conditions in accordance with the eight principal syndromes(八綱辨證)'. In the 'Youkwonjeonggidae-ron("六元正紀大論")', Wang Bing of doesn't mention the concepts of 'Jungwun(中運)' that is seen in the original classic. In the new corrective edition, as the concepts of 'Jungwun, Dongcheonbu, Dongsehae and Taeulcheonbu(中運, 同天符, 同歲會, 太乙天符)' is appeared, Wang Bing seems to only use the concepts of 'Daewun, Juwun, and Gaekwun(大運, 主運, 客運)'. In the 'Jijinyodaeron("至眞要大論")', Wang Bing added detailed commentary to pathology and treatment doctrine by explaining the numerous appearances of 'Sebo, sufficiency, deficiency(歲步, 有餘, 不足)' and in the relation of 'victory-defeat(勝復)', he argued clearly that it is not mechanical estimation. (4) When we observe the Wang Bing's originality on the study of 'the theory of Doctrine on five elements' motion and six kinds of natural factors(運氣學說)', he emphasized 'The idea of Jeongindogi and Health preserving(全眞導氣${\cdot}$養生思想)' by adding 'Wang Bing's Commentary(王氷 注本)' of 'The seven great chapters("七篇大論")' and explained clearly 'The theory of Doctrine on five elements' motion and six kinds of natural factors(運氣學說)' and simpled and expanded the meaning of 'man, as a microcosm, is connected with the macrocosm(天人相應)' and with 'Atmosphere theory(大氣論)' also explained the meaning of 'rising and falling mechanism(升降氣機)'. In the sentence of 'By examining the pathology, take care of your health(審察病機 無失氣宜)'. he explained the meaning of pathology of 'heart-kidney-water-fire(心腎水火)' and suggested the doctrine and management of prescription. In the estimation and treatment, by suggesting 'asthenia and sthenia(虛實)' two method's estimation, 'contrary treatment(反治)' and treatment principals of 'falling heart fire tonifyng kidney water(降心火益腎水)', 'two class of chill and fever(寒熱二綱)' were demonstrated. There are 'inside and outside in the illness and so inner and outer in the treatment(病有中外 治有表囊)'. This sentence suggests concertedly. 'two class of superfies and interior(表囊二綱)' conforming to the position of disease. Therefore Wang Bing as an excellent theorist and introduced 'Cheoniin ideology(天眞思想)' as a clinician and realized the medical science. With these accomplishes mainly written in 'The theory of Doctrine on five elements' motion and six kinds of natural factors(運氣學說)' of 'The seven great chapters("七篇大論")', he interpreted the ancient medical scriptures and expanded the meaning of scriptures and conclusively contributed to the development of the study 'Korean Oriental Medicine(韓醫學)'.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권10호
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• pp.1751-1760
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• 2015

Mucin2 (MUC2), an important regulatory factor in the immune system, plays an important role in the host defense system against bacterial translocation. Probiotics known to regulate MUC2 gene expression have been widely studied, but the interactions among probiotic, pathogens, and mucin gene are still not fully understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of MUC2 in blocking effects of probiotics on meningitic E. coli-induced pathogenicities. In this study, live combined probiotic tablets containing living Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, and Streptococcus thermophilus were used. MUC2 expression was knocked down in Caco-2 cells by RNA interference. 5-Aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-Aza-CdR), which enhances mucin-promoted probiotic effects through inducing production of Sadenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe), was used to up-regulate MUC2 expression in Caco-2 cells. The adhesion to and invasion of meningitic E. coli were detected by competition assays. Our studies showed that probiotic agents could block E. coli-caused intestinal colonization, bacteremia, and meningitis in a neonatal sepsis and meningitis rat model. MUC2 gene expression in the neonatal rats given probiotic agents was obviously higher than that of the infected and uninfected control groups without probiotic treatment. The prohibitive effects of probiotic agents on MUC2-knockdown Caco-2 cells infected with E44 were significantly reduced compared with nontransfected Caco-2 cells. Moreover, the results also showed that 5-Aza-CdR, a drug enhancing the production of SAMe that is a protective agent of probiotics, was able to significantly suppress adhesion and invasion of E44 to Caco-2 cells by upregulation of MUC2 expression. Taken together, our data suggest that probiotic agents can efficiently block meningitic E. coli-induced pathogenicities in a manner dependent on MUC2.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.923-931
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• 2002

Sopungsungi-won (SP) is a known for\mula for senile constipation and diabetes mellitus, based on traditional Korean medicine. The preventive effect of SP on the development of overt diabetes in Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats was evaluated. When administered orally through a diet for 8 weeks, diabetic conditions such as hyperglycemia, polydipsia and hypertriglyceridemia were all ameliorated in SP-treated rats. In parallel with the onset and progression of hyperglycemia in the ZDF control rats; there was a marked decline in plasma insulin concentrations from 26.1 $\mu$U/ml, at age 7 weeks, to 14.8 $\mu$U/ml at age 15 weeks. In the SP-treated rats, however, the plasma insulin concentrations did not decline, and SP at a dose of 5 g/kg significantly increased the insulin levels to 31.9 $\mu$U/ml. Early normalization of plasma insulin and a retained ability to subsequently increase plasma insulin were indicative of a pancreatic $\beta$ cell protective action by the SP for\mula. In addition, expressions of an insulin-responsive gene and corresponding protein, glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4), in skeletal \muscle, were also determined in SP- and rosiglitazone-treated ZDF rats. mRNA and protein levels of GLUT4 in SP-treated rats were upregulated in a dose dependent manner. Furthermore, when ZDF rats were treated with 2 g/kg of the SP for\mula, the activity of glucose-6-phosphatase was decreased by 49%, whereas the activity of glucokinase was increased by 196%, compared to the ZDF control rats. Taken together, these data provide evidence that the SP for\mula markedly lowered the plasma glucose levels, probably through an effect not only on improvement of insulin action, but through a combined sti\mulation of glycolysis and an inhibition of gluconeogenesis in the liver, and also suggest the validity of SP's clinical use in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus following further toxicological investigation.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.103-113
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• 1990

The study was based on a series of 252 patient with facial bone fractures who visited to Chun Cheon Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University during the period of Dec., 1984 trough Nov., 1989. The results obtained are as follows; 1. The most frequent etiologic factor was traffic accident(45.2%). 2. The ratio of male to female was 5.5 : 1 and 2nd decade(44%) was the highest age group in incidence. 3. Monthly incidence was the highest in Aug(14.3%). 4. The most common site of fracture was mandible(55.3%) and zygoma complex(24.2%), nasal bone(11.6%), maxilla(8.9%) were next in order of frequeny. 5. In mandible fractures, the most frequent site was symphyseal area(36.9%) and 142 cases(85%) had fractures only in mandible. 6. In maxillary fractures, fracture with other facial bones(85.2%) was more frequent than fracture on maxilla only. The major fracture type on maxilla was Le Fort II type. 7. In fracture of zygoma complex, zygoma & zygomatic arch was the most frequent site(52.0%) and zygomatic arch(24.7%), zygoma(23.3%) were next in order. 8. Open reduction was major method of treatment in facial bone fractures except nasal bone ; mandible(62.9%), maxilla(77.8%), zygoma complex(65.8%). 9. Maxillofacial fractures were most frequently combined with head & neck injury(43.1%), and upp. & low. extremities(29.4%), chest and abdomen(11.9%) were in order of frequency.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.171-177
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• 2014

Purpose: The dental medicine has been preparing the custom-made service to meet the requirements of the aged society, while the average span of human life is growing more and more, and the full denture is a representative of them. It is causing great concern in these atmosphere of society, and demands for it are expected to increase. The full denture is a uniform combination of denture base and artificial teeth using polymerization, and is most influenced by change of physical properties of denture base and bonding strength with artificial teeth. Methods: In this study, the samples were made of composite resin combined with occlusion surface of artificial teeth undergone mechanically surface treatment to evaluate the bonding strength of composite resin for repairing artificial teeth. The resin teeth used in this study are 3 types artificial teeth. And 3 types of composite resins are used that are various polymerization resin. The shear strength of composite resins made in various polymerization ways to resin teeth was measured to evaluate bonding strength of artificial teeth to each composite resins. Results: Surface hardness's results on Trubyte Biotone(74.58Hv), Biotone IPN(70.06Hv), Endura Posterio (64.48Hv). Results of bonding strength of artificial teeth to composite resins on ES samples(8.73Mpa), IF(4.37Mpa) and IZ(3.84Mpa). Conclusion: 1. The Trubyte Biotone(74.58Hv) was first, followed by Biotone IPN(70.06Hv), and Endura Posterio(64.48Hv) in surface hardness's results of worn sides using hardness test. 2. The ES samples(8.73Mpa) showed significant differences with IF(4.37Mpa) and IZ(3.84Mpa) (p<0.05), but not other samples(p>0.05) in results of bonding strength of artificial teeth to composite resins.

• BMB Reports
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• 제53권11호
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• pp.576-581
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• 2020

Dimethylation of the histone H3 protein at lysine residue 9 (H3K9) is mediated by euchromatin histone methyltransferase II (EHMT2) and results in transcriptional repression of target genes. Recently, chemical inhibition of EHMT2 was shown to induce various physiological outcomes, including endoplasmic reticulum stress-associated genes transcription in cancer cells. To identify genes that are transcriptionally repressed by EHMT2 during apoptosis, and cell stress responses, we screened genes that are upregulated by BIX-01294, a chemical inhibitor of EHMT2. RNA sequencing analyses revealed 77 genes that were upregulated by BIX-01294 in all four hepatic cell carcinoma (HCC) cell lines. These included genes that have been implicated in apoptosis, the unfolded protein response (UPR), and others. Among these genes, the one encoding the stress-response protein Ras-related GTPase C (RRAGC) was upregulated in all BIX-01294-treated HCC cell lines. We confirmed the regulatory roles of EHMT2 in RRAGC expression in HCC cell lines using proteomic analyses, chromatin immune precipitation (ChIP) assay, and small guide RNA-mediated loss-of-function experiments. Upregulation of RRAGC was limited by the reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), suggesting that ROS are involved in EHMT2-mediated transcriptional regulation of stress-response genes in HCC cells. Finally, combined treatment of cells with BIX-01294 and 5-Aza-cytidine induced greater upregulation of RRAGC protein expression. These findings suggest that EHMT2 suppresses expression of the RRAGC gene in a ROS-dependent manner and imply that EHMT2 is a key regulator of stress-responsive gene expression in liver cancer cells.