• Molecules and Cells
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• 제44권11호
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• pp.851-860
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• 2021

Label-free optical diffraction tomography (ODT), an imaging technology that does not require fluorescent labeling or other pre-processing, can overcome the limitations of conventional cell imaging technologies, such as fluorescence and electron microscopy. In this study, we used ODT to characterize the cellular organelles of three different stem cells-namely, human liver derived stem cell, human umbilical cord matrix derived mesenchymal stem cell, and human induced pluripotent stem cell-based on their refractive index and volume of organelles. The physical property of each stem cell was compared with that of fibroblast. Based on our findings, the characteristic physical properties of specific stem cells can be quantitatively distinguished based on their refractive index and volume of cellular organelles. Altogether, the method employed herein could aid in the distinction of living stem cells from normal cells without the use of fluorescence or specific biomarkers.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.1161-1165
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• 2009

Daekumeumja is a herb-medication which has been used for alcoholic damage. This is a report about the effect of Daekumeumja on Ascites in alcoholic liver cirrhosis. The study of abdominal CT and ultrasonography were performed to evaluate the volume change of ascites. And blood tests were done to measure the liver's and kidney's functions. Reduction of ascites is proved by abdominal CT & ultrasonography. And lab findings of liver functions showed improvement. This study suggests that Daekumeumja is probably effective in the treatment of ascites in alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제5권5호
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• pp.305-305
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• 2005

현대사회에 있어서 질병은 매우 다양하게 발견되고 있다. 또한 한번 발병하면 아니면 적절한 검진시기를 놓쳐 돌이킬 수 없는 상황을 접하게 되는 경우가 종종 있다. 사회가 발전하면서 과도한 비즈니스와 음주 흡연 등으로 우리의 간은 매우 피곤한 상태에 놓이게 되며 질병 발생율도 매우 높다. 여러 질병 중 특히 간에 관련된 질병은 회복이 불가하여 장기이식수술에 의존하는 편이다. 이와 관련하여 본 연구는 MDCT로 얻어진 영상을 3차원 영상 기법으로 간의 형상을 렌더링 하여 체적을 구하고 간 이식 수술시 혈관과의 분리 작업을 통해 절개 라인을 결정할 수 있도록 미리 시물레이션 할 수 있는 영상처리 기법을 개발하고자 간 영역 자동 추출 알고리즘을 적용하여 시물레이션 한 결과 수술을 용이하게 집도할 수 있도록 새로운 장을 열게 되었다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.22-38
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• 1998

This study was to investigate the hepatoprotective and anticirrhotic effects of Ganyeumilhobang(GIE) on the acute and chronic liver injury induced by various agents. Chronic liver injury induced by dimethylnitrosamine(DMN) ; a new experimental model for cirrhosis and the intraperitoneal injection of dimethylnitrosamine in the rat. Acute liver njury induced by carbon tetrachloride$(CCl_4)$ and D-galactosamine ; a experimental model for acute liver injury, the administration of $CCl_4$ and the intraperitoneal injection of D-galactosamine in the rat. The development of fibrosis and acute liver injury by the three prescriptions were examined by the chemical analysis of AST, ALT, prothrombin time and hydroxyproline. The results obtained were as follows. 1. The increasing level of hydroxyproline volume induced by DMN in mice was decreased by the oral administration of GIB. 2. The degree of histological fibrosis and hepatic inflammatory cell infiltration induced by $CCl_4$ decreased by the oral administration of GIB. 3. The increase of senun AST and ALT of mice with acute liver damage induced by $CCl_4$ and D-galactosamine was inhibited by the administration of GIB. 4. The prolongation of prothrombin time(seconds) of mice acute liver damage induced by $CCl_4$ was shortened by the oral administration of GIB. 5. The liver of mice was hepatectomized partial1y after the oral administration of GIB. The mitotic index(% of nuclei), weight of liver, contents of protein, RNA and DNA synthesis of the liver tissue were increased by the oral administration of GIB.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.235-242
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• 1998

Objectives : Alcohol-induced oxidative stress has been known to injure various tissues or organs. This stress is related with free radicals which are produced as the result of long-term alcohol consumption. Malonyldialdehyde(MDA) is produced by the interaction of free radicals and cell membrane lipids, and indicates the degree of lipid peroxidation indirectly. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between red blood cell(RBC) membrane lipid peroxidation by free radicals, and associated hepatic injuries and hematologic changes. Methods : Thirty-three subjects diagnosed as alcohol dependence according to DSM-IV diagnostic criteria were evaluated within 72 hours after discontinuing alcohol drinking. Clinical characteristics were evaluated by CAGE questionnaire and Korean Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test(MAST). RBC membrane MDA level was measured as the marker of RBC membrane lipid peroxidation. Aspartate aminotransferase(AST), alanine aminotransferase(ALT) and gamma-glutamyltransferase(GGT) were used as the biochemical markers of liver damage due to alcohol ingestion. The alcohol-induced hematologic change was assessed by mean corpuscular volume(MCV). Results : The results were as follows. Clinical characteristics were not different between two groups having normal and abnormal levels of AST, ALT, GGT or MCV. The levels of MDA were not correlated with the clinical characteristics and serum levels of AST, ALT and GGT. However, there was a significant correlation between the levels of MDA and the value of MCV(p=0.017). Conclusions : These findings suggest that oxidative stress in alcohol dependence may not be reflected in liver enzyme markers such as AST, ALT and GGT, but may be reflected in MCV.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권12호
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• pp.1985-1995
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• 2021

Objective: Although the liver-to-spleen volume ratio (LSVR) based on CT reflects portal hypertension, its prognostic role in cirrhotic patients has not been proven. We evaluated the utility of LSVR, automatically measured from CT images using a deep learning algorithm, as a predictor of hepatic decompensation and transplantation-free survival in patients with hepatitis B viral (HBV)-compensated cirrhosis. Materials and Methods: A deep learning algorithm was used to measure the LSVR in a cohort of 1027 consecutive patients (mean age, 50.5 years; 675 male and 352 female) with HBV-compensated cirrhosis who underwent liver CT (2007-2010). Associations of LSVR with hepatic decompensation and transplantation-free survival were evaluated using multivariable Cox proportional hazards and competing risk analyses, accounting for either the Child-Pugh score (CPS) or Model for End Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score and other variables. The risk of the liver-related events was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and the Aalen-Johansen estimator. Results: After adjustment for either CPS or MELD and other variables, LSVR was identified as a significant independent predictor of hepatic decompensation (hazard ratio for LSVR increase by 1, 0.71 and 0.68 for CPS and MELD models, respectively; p < 0.001) and transplantation-free survival (hazard ratio for LSVR increase by 1, 0.8 and 0.77, respectively; p < 0.001). Patients with an LSVR of < 2.9 (n = 381) had significantly higher 3-year risks of hepatic decompensation (16.7% vs. 2.5%, p < 0.001) and liver-related death or transplantation (10.0% vs. 1.1%, p < 0.001) than those with an LSVR ≥ 2.9 (n = 646). When patients were stratified according to CPS (Child-Pugh A vs. B-C) and MELD (< 10 vs. ≥ 10), an LSVR of < 2.9 was still associated with a higher risk of liver-related events than an LSVR of ≥ 2.9 for all Child-Pugh (p ≤ 0.045) and MELD (p ≤ 0.009) stratifications. Conclusion: The LSVR measured on CT can predict hepatic decompensation and transplantation-free survival in patients with HBV-compensated cirrhosis.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제13권10호
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• pp.419-426
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 간암 치료시 Body fix를 이용하여 4DRT를 실시할 경우 종양의 체적, 위치의 변화정도, 종양 및 정상조직의 선량흡수정도를 파악하여 Body fix의 유용성을 평가하였다. 사전 연구에 동의한 23명의 환자를 대상으로 Body fix의 착용 유무에 따라 각기 다른 4차원 모의치료영상을 획득하여 영상을 바탕으로 종양조직 및 정상조직을 설정하고 분석하였다. 종양의 용적을 분석해본 결과 Body fix의 사용이 GTV는 0.17%, CTV와 PTV는 3.2% 정도 체적을 줄일 수 있었으며, 종양의 운동성은 AP방향에서 29.8%, UL방향에서 5.31%의 움직임을 감소시킬 수 있었다. 종양의 흡수선량 값은 Body fix를 사용한 경우가 다소(1.3%) 높았으며 정상조직(정상간, 위, 우측신장, 척수)의 흡수선량은 5% 정도 줄일 수 있었다. 따라서 간암의 4DRT시 Body fix는 유용하게 사용할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2002년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.2
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• pp.385.2-385.2
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• 2002

Cornus officinalis has been used as protective drug for liver and kidney function. In order to evaluate the effect on renal function of Corni Fructus. We measured urine volume, chemical parameters(urea nitrogen. creatinine, uric acid). electrolytes($Na^{+}$, $K^{+}$, $Cl^{-}$) in serum and urine. Furosemide showed significant urine volume. serum and urine parameters, but Corni Fructus showed normal level parameters by dose increasing in rats.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.319-326
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• 2001

목적 : 폐, 간 등의 상 복부에 위치한 종양의 방사선 조사 체적은 호흡에 의한 종양의 이동을 포함하는 영역으로 조사 체적이 증가된다. 이로 인하여 방사선 독성 및 정상조직 선량이 증가되며, 호흡으로 인한 환자자세의 변화로 인해 종양의 정확한 위치파악이 어렵게 된다. 본 연구에서는 호흡에 따른 장기 움직임 유형을 분석하여 호흡에 의한 장기의 움직임을 최소화 할 수 있는 호흡운동 감소장치를 고안하고 방사선치료 시 호흡운동 감소장치의 유용성을 평가해 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 간암환자 10명을 대상으로 하여 MeV-Green과 벨트, 스티로폼판 등을 사용하여 호흡운동감소장치(respiratory motion reduction device, RRD)를 제작하였다. 내부장기의 이동정도는 모의치료 시에 관찰된 횡경막의 이동 정도로 평가하였으며 앙와위와 복와위 및 RRD의 사용 시 이동정도를 쏠아보았고, 각각의 경우에서 이동정도를 고려하여 방사선치료계획을 수립하였다. 선량체적 히스토그램(dose-volume histogram, DVH)을 통해서 전체 간 용적 중 처방선량의 $50\%$가 조사되는 정상간 용적을 구하였다. 결과 : 호흡에 따른 횡경막의 평균이동거리는 앙와위 자세에서 $16{\pm}1.9\;mm$ 이었고, 복와위 자세에서는 $12{\pm}1.9mm$임을 알 수 있었다. 복와위 자세에서 본원에서 자체 제작한 RRD를 사용한 경우에는 $5{\pm}1.4\;mm$으로 감소되었고, 벨트 고정장치의 추가 사용 시에는 $3{\pm}0.9\;mm$으로 감소하여 총 9 mm 감소함을 알 수 있었다. 방사선치료계획에 따른 DVH에서 처방선량의 $50\%$가 조사되는 정상간의 용적은 호흡운동감소장치를 사용하지 않은 경우에 앙와위 자세에서 $43.7\%$, 복와위 자세에서 $40\%$ 이었고, 호흡운동 감소장치를 사용한 경우에 복와위 자세에서 $30.7\%$, 여기에 벨트 고정장치를 추가 사용하였을 경우에는 $21\%$로서 전체 간 용적 중 방사선에 조사되는 정상 간 용적은 최대 $22.7\%$ 감소됨을 알 수 있었다. 결론 : 호흡에 따른 내부장기의 움직임을 최소화 할 수 있는 RRD를 사용하여 정상조직에 불필요하게 조사되는 방사선을 감소시킬 수 있었다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.3-21
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• 1998

This study was to investigate the effects of Gibangganbang on the liver injury induced dimethylnitrosamine, CCl4, ethanol and partial hepatectomy. Hydroxyproline, hepatic fibrosis, hepatic inflammatory cell infiltration, fatty value, lipidoperoxide levels, glutathione levels, mitotic index, contents of protein in the serum and liver tissues were measured and observed. The results obtained were as follows. 1. The increasing level of hydroxyproline volume induced by dimethylnitrosamine in mice was decreased by the oral administration of Gibangganbang. 2. The degree of hitological fibrosis and hepatic inflammatory cell infiltration induced by $CCl_4$ was decreased by the oral administration of Gibangganbang. 3. The degree of fatty value and the increasing level of lipidoperoxide in liver tissues was decreased by the oral administration of Gibangganbang. 4. The level of glutathione in liver tissues was increasing by the oral administration of Gibangganbang. 5. The increasing level of microsomal lipidoperoxide in vitro assay was decreasing by the oral administration of Gibangganbang. 6. The increasing level of the mitotic index, weight of liver, contents of protein, RNA and DNA synthesis of the liver tissues after partial hepatectomy was activated by the oral administration of Gibangganbang. These results suggest that Gibangganbang not only inhibits liver cirrhotic change and ethanol-induced fatty change but also activates antioxidant enzymes and regeneration ability ocf liver.