• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.136-140
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• 2020

Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-associated autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a very rare subtype of autoimmune hepatitis and characterized by marked elevated serum IgG and hepatic infiltration of IgG4-expressing plasma cells. Pathologic confirmation of hepatic IgG4-expressing plasma cells is usually required for the final diagnosis of IgG4-associated AIH. Herein, we report the case of a 47-year-old female diagnosed with autoantibody-negative IgG4-associated AIH mimicking lymphoproliferative disorders.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.57.2-57.2
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• 1982

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.886-895
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• 2007

Objective : The immune system is a complex of systems, all of which work together to clear infection from the body. In Korea, red ginsenghas been one of the herbs most widely used to enhance the immune system for thousand of years. More recently, red ginseng has been reported to have many positive effects on the immune system. The purpose of this study was evaluate the effects of Korean red ginseng and Chinese red ginseng on IgG, IgM, and IgA, using immunoglobulin productivity assay. Methods : Male SD rats were separated into 3 groups. We administered Korean red ginseng (KRG) to one group and Chinese red ginseng (CRG) to another, with normal saline for the Control group consecutively and orally for 3 months. The dose of red ginseng was 500mg per day, as a powder with soluble water. Immunoglobulin levels from spleen cell were estimated by ELISA kit. Results : In immunoglobulin productivity assay (cell), the IgG level of the KRG group significantly increased but there was no significant difference in the IgG of the CRG group. The IgM level of the KRG group significantly increased stimulated with PWM. When it was unstimulated, the level of IgM in KRG and CRG increased together. The IgA level of the KRG group significantly increased when it was stimulated with PWM and unstimulated. Conclusion : According to the above results, oral administration of red ginseng for 3 months is considered useful for immunomodulatory effect, and Korean red ginseng may be superior to Chinese red ginseng in that effect.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.186-190
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• 2000

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to observe the salivary immunoglobulin level in whole saliva of infected patients and also to investigate the changes of immunoglobulin level according to its management. Materials & Methods : Thirty infected patients who have been admitted to the dept. of oral and maxillofacial surgery of Pusan National University Hospital have been selected as subjects and we analysed the changes of immunoglobulin level of $1.5{\sim}3.0ml$ of unstimulated whole saliva collected throughout four times; the day before treatment, the first day after treatment, the third day after treatment and the day before discharge. We also compared them with immunoglobulins in whole saliva that was collected from 4 normal persons as control group. In radial immunodiffusion technique with BACKMAN(Array 360 system, McLean, USA), level of immunoglobulins was analyzed. Results : The isotypes of Ig that have been found in saliva of normal persons were IgG, IgA, IgM and IgE and their mean level was 8.23, 36.41, 4.38, and 2.38 respectively. In the infected patients before the treatment, the level of IgG, IgA was remarkably higher than that of normal persons, however we could not find the difference on the level of IgM, IgE. As the infection was healing, the level of IgG, IgA was decresing significantly.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.29-36
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• 2014

목적: 이 연구의 목적은 면역글로불린-저항성 가와사키병의 예측 인자를 찾고 점수화된 예측 모델을 만들고자 하는 것이다. 방법: 2009년 1월부터 2012년 12월까지 세브란스 어린이 병원에서 가와사키병으로 진단된 573명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 실험군과 검증군으로 나누었고, 각 군들은 면역글로불린-반응성과 저항성으로 나누었다. 실험군에서 면역글로불린의 예측 인자를 찾았고, 점수화된 예측모델을 만들었다. 그리고 외적, 내적 타당성 검증을 시행하였다. 결과: 남성, 경부림프절종대, 손과 발의 변화, 혈소판, 총빌리루빈, 젖산탈수효소, CRP가 면역글로불린-저항성 가와사키병의 예측 인자로 나타났다. 점수화된 예측 모델을 만들었고, 민감도와 특이도가 실험군에서는 52.5%와 82.4%, 검증군에서는 37.8%와 81.8%로 나타났다. 결론: 우리의 점수화된 예측 모델은 한국 환자에 적용하였을 때 높은 특이도와 낮은 민감도를 갖는다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.130-139
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• 2007

다운증후군 환자의 치아우식증과 구강내 여러 요인들과의 연관성을 평가하고자 9-18세의 다운증후군 환자 25명과 정상인 63명을 대상으로 치아우식경험지수, 치태지수를 조사하고 효소면역분석법을 이용하여 타액의 면역항체 IgA와 뮤탄스 연쇄상구균-특이 IgA농도를 측정하고, Dentocult 키트를 이용하여 뮤탄스 연쇄상구균과 유산간균의 수, 타액의 완충능을 측정하여 두 군의 각 값들을 독립 t-test와 카이제곱 검정을 시행하였다. 다운증후군 환자에서 유치우식경험은 정상인에 비해 유의하게 낮았으나(p<0.001), 영구치우식경험은 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 치태지수와 타액의 IgA의 농도는 두 군간에 차이를 보이지 않았으며, 뮤탄스 연쇄상구균 특이-IgA 농도와 타액 완충능은 다운증후군환자에서 낮았다(p<0.05). 뮤탄스 연쇄상구균 수와 유산간균 수는 두 군간에 유의한 차이는 없었다. 9-11세 군에서 뮤탄스 연쇄상구균의 수는 다운증후군 환자에서 정상인보다 낮았으며(p<0.001), 뮤탄스 연쇄상구균 특이-IgA는 다운증후군 환자에서 유의하게 낮았다(p<0.05). 유치의 치아우식경험치면지수는 완충능, 뮤탄스 연쇄상구균의 수와 유의한 상관관계를 보였다.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.49-51
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• 2012

• BMB Reports
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.177-181
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• 1997

We constructed a single-chain immunoglobulin in which the carboxyl end of the heavy chain variable domain is covalently joined to the amino terminus of the light chain variable domain via peptide linker and the carboxyl end of the light chain variable domain is linked to human ${\gamma}1$ Fc region through the hinge region. The molecule was expressed in Chinese hamster ovary cells, assembled into a dimeric molecule and secreted into the culture medium. The dimeric molecule (2E11) was purified from the culture supernatant by affinity chromatography on Protein G-Sepharose column. The size of the unreduced or reduced protein was the expected molecular weight of approximately 120 or 60 kDa, respectively, as assessed by SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The antigen-binding affinity of 2E11 was almost the same as that of a native antibody counterpart (CS131A), suggesting that the single-chain immunoglobulin may function like a native antibody.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.30-36
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• 1997

It is well estabilished that IL-4, IL-6, $IFN{\gamma}$ and immunoglobulin production are increased as a consequence of advancing age, and endothelial cells increase their expression of pro-inflammatory surface protein, such as ICAM-1, as a consequence of contact with inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1, $TNF{\alpha} or INF{\gamma}.$ This study was designed to define the relationship between age-associated changes of cytokines and immunoglobulin production and ICAM-1 expression in aged mice. Serum from aged mice had elevated IL-6 and immunoglobulin levels compared to mature adult controls and activation-induced production of $IFN{\gamma}$ of splenocytes from aged mice were increased above normal adult level. By immunoperoxidase staining, ICAM-1 in hearts of normal adult mice was expressed occasionally at low levels, but in aged mice, the number of positive blood vessels for ICAM-1 were increased and also the immunoreactivity were stronger. Therefore, these finding indicate that the altered expression of ICAM-1 eith normal aging may actually be correlative to these age-related changes in cytokiness and immunoglobulin production.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제60권7호
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• pp.216-220
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• 2017

Purpose: Vitamin D is associated with various pathological conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer. We investigated the relationship between vitamin D and Kawasaki disease (KD). Methods: We performed a retrospective review of the medical records of patients with KD between February 2013 and March 2016 in Daegu Fatima Hospital. Study participants were grouped according to vitamin D serum concentration. Group 1 included patients with 25(OH)-vitamin D ${\geq}20ng/mL$. Group 2 included patients with 25(OH)-vitamin D <20 ng/mL. We analyzed the clinical characteristics and laboratory data of the 2 groups. Results: Of the 91 patients, 52 were included in group 1, and 39 in group 2. Group 1 patients had significantly higher levels of calcium, phosphate, albumin and sodium than group 2 patients did. There were no differences in clinical characteristics, but the proportion of patients with polymorphic rash was significantly higher in group 2. Resistance to intravenous immunoglobulin was more frequent in group 2 (P=0.023). No significant difference in the incidence of coronary artery complications was observed. Conclusion: Low vitamin D levels are associated with resistance to intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in KD. Vitamin D deficiency might be a risk factor for immunoglobulin resistance in KD.