• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.413-417
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• 2013

Purpose: This phase II study was undertaken to determine the efficacy and safety of Loubo$^{(R)}$ (Lobaplatin) in combination with pemetrexed in treating patients with metastatic breast cancer who failed to respond to anthracycline or taxanes. Patients and Methods: Metastatic breast cancer cases who had previously received an anthracycline and a taxane in either adjuvant or metastatic settings, were enrolled. All patients were recruited from Jiangsu Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, and were treated with Loubo$^{(R)}$ (Lobaplatin) 35 $mg/m^2$ (intravenous; on day 1) and pemetrexed 500 $mg/m^2$ (intravenous; on day 1) every 21 days. Efficacy and side effects were evaluated after at least two cycles of chemotherapy. Results: All eligible 19 patients completed at least 2 cycles of chemotherapy with pemetrexed and lobaplatin, and were evaluable. Overall, 3 (15.8%) patients achieved partial response, 11 (57.9%) stable disease, 5 (26.3%) progression of disease, with no complete remission. Response rate was 15.8%, disease control rate was 42.1%. The median survival time was 10.3 months. Neutrophil suppression occurred in 36.8% of patients who had grade 2 toxicity, and 26.3% had grade 3, 26.4% had grade 4. Thrombocytopenia was encountered as follows: 21.1% grade 2, 15.8% grade 3 and 5.5% grade 4. Incidences of anemia were 10.5% in grade 2, 5.3% grade 3 and 0% grade 4. Only 5.3% of patients required packed red blood cell transfusion. Grade 3 digestive tract toxicity occurred in 5.5% of patients. Other toxicities included elevated transaminase,oral mucositis and skin rashes. Conclusions: The regimen of lobaplatin and pemetrexed is modestly active in metastatic breast cancer patients who failed anthracycline or taxanes, and the toxicity profile suggesting that the doses of chemotherapy should be further modified.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.119-123
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• 2009

신세포암은 소아에서는 드물지만 모든 연령에 걸쳐 신 세뇨관의 상피세포에서 기인하는 침습적 악성 종양이다. 종양이 국소화 되어있다면 주위 림프절 절개와 함께 국소적 신절제술로 완벽히 제거될 수 있으나, 주위 림프조직을 침범한 경우나 전이 병변이 동반된 진행된 신세포암 에서는 보조 화학치료, 방사선치료 및 면역치료 등을 이용한다. Sorafenib는 경구, 다(多) kinase (multikinase) 억제제로서 최근 전이성 신장 암에 사용이 입증되었다. 그러나 설사, 피로, 탈모와 고혈압 등의 부작용과 발진이나 낙설 그리고 수족 피부 반응(hand-foot skin reaction)과 같은 피부변화 등이 보고되었다. 특히, 손바닥과 발바닥의 홍반 피부 병변을 보이는 수족 증후군(hand-foot syndrome, HFS)은 대부분 세포증식 억제 화학치료 약에 의해 야기된다. 손바닥 발바닥의 홍반성감각부전으로 알려진 수족 증후군은 저림과 고온의 물체에 대한 과민성 같은 감각이상의 전구증상 등을 특징으로 하며, 약 3- 4일 후 원위 지관절에 홍반과 동통을 수반한 양측에 대칭적 손바닥과 발바닥의 부종이 생긴다. 저자들은 14세 여아의 전이성 신세포암 치료에 sorafenib 사용 시 나타난 수족 증후군과 그에 대한 치료를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.201-207
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• 2005

Purpose: Submandibular gland tumor is rare, less than 6% of head and neck tumor. The purpose of this article is to analysis the clinical experience and treatment outcomes of malignant submandibular gland tumor, suggesting a guideline of management. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 26 patients who underwent operation for malignant submandibular gland tumor at Severence hospital between 1986 and 2004. Statistical analysis was performed by Kaplan-Meier method, log rank test, Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test using SPSS v12.0 for Windows. Results: They consisted of 18 males and 8 females whose median age was 47 years(range: 20-71). 10 cases of adenocystic carcinoma, 8 cases of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma, 4 cases of mucoepidermoid carcinoma, 1 case each for acinic cell carcinoma, undifferentiated carcinoma, adeno carcinoma, epithelioid hemangioendothelioma. Sialoadenectomy only was performed in 10 cases(36.5%) and sialoadenectomy with neck node dissection was performed in 16 cases(63.5%). Adjuvant radiotherapy was done in 22 cases(84.6%). 10 year disease free survival rate for malignant submandibular gland tumor was 63.1 % and 10 year overall survival rate for malignant submandibular gland tumor was 70.1%. In univariate analysis, prognostic factors affecting recurrence of malignant submandibular gland tumor was initially papable lateral neck node in physical examination and metastasis of lateral neck node in pathologic confirmation. The prognostic factors affecting survival of malignant submandibular gland tumor was tumor size, TNM stage, recurrence and type of recurrence. Conclusion: In this study, prognostic factors affecting recurrence of malignant submandibular gland tumor was initially papable lateral neck node in physical examination and metastasis of lateral neck node in pathologic confirmation. The prognostic factors affecting survival of malignant submandibular gland tumor was tumor size, TNM stage, recurrence and type of recurrence. To prevent recurrence and to improve survival, early diagnosis and aggressive surgery must be considered.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.42-47
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• 2010

Backgrounds and Objects: Carcinoma of the tongue is the most common cancer of the oral cavity. A primary treatment strategy includes surgery and/or radiotherapy. Resection of the tongue often results in speech dysfunction, which depends on the site and extent of resection, type of reconstruction, and the mobility of remaining tongue. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of articulation errors that were resulted from the partial glossectomy without free flap reconstruction. Materials & Method : Articulation evaluations including speech intelligibility and percent of correct consonants (PCC) were performed for 24 patients who underwent partial glossectomy for their T1 or T2 tongue cancer. Mobility of the tongue, size of the resected tongue, and the history of adjuvant radiotherapy were analyzed for their relationship with the results of articulation evaluation. Results: Speech intelligibility score was $6.4{\pm}0.9$ (on 7-point scale) and overall PCC was 96.9%. There were close relationships between the size of resection and limitations in the tongue mobility, especially in "protrusion and elevation (r=-0.687)" and "retroflexion (r=-0.775)". Errors in "alveolar fricatives" and "palatal affricates" were also closely related with the size of resection (r=-0.537 and -0.538, respectively). PCC for "liquid sound" /r/ was 83.2%, which was closely related with the history of radiation therapy. Conclusion : Overall articulatory function was satisfactory in cases of early tongue cancer after partial glossectomy of a limited volume without flap reconstruction. However, the size of resection and the history of radiation therapy were closely related to the limitations in some types of tongue mobility and the resultant articulation errors.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.374-385
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• 2021

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of locally delivered 1% alendronate (ALN) gel used as an adjunct to non-invasive periodontal therapy. Methods: Ligature-induced periodontitis was performed in 96 rats. The ligature was tied in the cervical area of the mandibular left first molar. The animals were randomly divided into 4 groups: 1) NT, no treatment; 2) SRP, scaling and root planning; 3) SRP/PLA, SRP followed by filling the periodontal pocket with placebo gel (PLA); and 4) SRP/ALN, SRP followed by filling the periodontal pockets with 1% ALN gel. Histomorphometric (percentage of bone in the furcation region [PBF]) and immunohistochemical (receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand, osteoprotegerin, and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase) analyses were performed. Data were statistically analyzed, with the threshold of statistical significance set at P≤0.05. Results: The SRP, SRP/PLA, and SRP/ALN groups presented a higher PBF than the NT group (P≤0.01) at 7, 15, and 30 days. The SRP/ALN group presented a higher PBF than the SRP/PLA group in all experimental periods, as well as a higher PBF than the SRP group at 15 and 30 days. No differences were observed in the immunohistochemical analyses (P>0.05 for all). Conclusions: Locally delivered 1% ALN gel used as an adjunct to SRP enhanced bone regeneration in the furcation region in a rat model of experimental periodontitis.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.99-110
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• 2009

Objectives : The current treatment regimens for patients with nephrotic syndrome due to membranous nephropathy(MN) are based on steroids or immunosuppressive therapy with the aim of reducing proteinuria and improving outcome. Although these treatments attenuate the deterioration of renal function in MN patients, it has been suggested that all are burdened by significant toxicity. Therefore, more specific and less toxic therapies are needed. This study was to evaluate the effects of Coptidis Rhizoma Extract(CRE) on the MN induced by cBSA in mice. Methods : Mice were divided into 4 groups. One group named for 'Normal' was injected with a saline solution not to be immunized. The rest groups were treated as follows; After mice were immunized with 0.2 mg of cBSA and Freund's complete adjuvant one time every two weeks for 6 weeks, they received intra-peritoneal injection of 10 mg/kg of cBSA daily for 4 weeks. Also, they were divided into 3 groups. The first named for 'Control' was not given CRE. The second for 'CRE-250' was given oral administration of 250 mg/kg of CRE daily for 4 weeks. The third for 'CRE-500' was given 500 mg/kg of CRE. All of mice were sacrificed 4 weeks after the first immunization. We measured a body weight and 24hrs proteinuria as well as serological analysis. The morphologic changes of renal glomeruli were also observed with a light microscope and an electron microscope. Results : The levels of 24 hrs proteinuria, triglyceride, IgG, IL-6 were significantly decreased in both CRE groups. And the level of IgM was significantly decreased in CRE-250 group. In histological findings of kidney tissue, thickening of GBM and deposition of electron-density were consideraly decreased in both CRE groups. Conclusions : The present study suggests that CRE is highly effective when treating mice with MN induced by cBSA. More clinical data and studies are to be done for efficient application.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.546-555
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• 2024

Aromadendrin is a phenolic compound with various biological effects such as anti-inflammatory properties. However, its protective effects against acute lung injury (ALI) remain unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the ameliorative effects of aromadendrin in an experimental model of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI. In vitro analysis revealed a notable increase in the levels of cytokine/chemokine formation, nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) activation, and myeloid differentiation primary response 88 (MyD88)/toll-like receptor (TLR4) expression in LPS-stimulated BEAS-2B lung epithelial cell lines that was ameliorated by aromadendrin pretreatment. In LPS-induced ALI mice, the remarkable upregulation of immune cells and IL-1β/IL-6/TNF-α levels in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and inducible nitric oxide synthase/cyclooxygenase-2/CD68 expression in lung was decreased by the oral administration of aromadendrin. Histological analysis revealed the presence of cells in the lungs of ALI mice, which was alleviated by aromadendrin. In addition, aromadendrin ameliorated lung edema. This in vivo effect of aromadendrin was accompanied by its inhibitory effect on LPS-induced NF-κB activation, MyD88/TLR4 expression, and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 activation. Furthermore, aromadendrin increased the expression of heme oxygenase-1/ NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 in the lungs of ALI mice. In summary, the in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated that aromadendrin ameliorated endotoxin-induced pulmonary inflammation by suppressing cytokine formation and NF-κB activation, suggesting that aromadendrin could be a useful adjuvant in the treatment of ALI.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.334-342
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• 2002

목적 : 본 연구는 AJCC 병기 II기와 III기의 국소진행성 직장암으로 근치적 절제술을 받은 환자들을 대상으로 각 병기에서 보조 화학요법 단독에 비해 화학방사선 병행요법이 생존율 및 무병생존율을 향상시키는지에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1989년 1월부터 1999년 12월까지 AJCC 병기 II기와 III기의 직장암으로 근치적 절제술이 시행된 144명을 대상으로 하였다. 그 중 보조 치료방법에 따라 분류를 하면 화학요법 단독군이 72명이었고, 화학방사선 병행요법군은 72명이었다. 화학요법은 수술 후 UFT를 매일 경구복용하거나(중앙값 12개월) 5-FU를 기초로 한 항암제를 4주 간격으로 정맥주사하였고, 투여기간은 $1\~18$차례(중앙값 6차례)이였다. 방사선치료는 직장과 골반 내 영역 림프절 영역에 4,500 cGy를 조사한 후 수술 부위에 $540\~1,440\;cGy$ (중앙값 540 cGy) 추가조사를 시행하였다. 추적관찰 기간은 $20\~150$개월로 중앙값은 44개월이었다. 결과 : 5년 생존율은 화학요법 단독군과 화학방사선 병행요법군에서 각각 $60.9\%$와 $68.9\%$ (p=0.0915)였고, 5년 무병생존율은 각각 $56.1\%$와 $63.8\%$ (p=0.3510)로 두 군사이에 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 병기별로 분석하였을 때 II기에서의 5년 생존율은 화학요법 단독군이 $71.1\%$, 화학방사선 병행요법군은 $92.2\%$로 두 군간에 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였으나(p=0.0379), 5년 무병생존율에서는 화학요법 단독군이 $57.3\%$, 화학방사선 병행요법군은 $85.4\%$로 두군간에 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(p=0.1482). III기에서는 5년 생존율과 무병생존율이 화학요법 단독군에서는 $52.0\%$와 $47.8\%$였고, 화학방사선 병행요법군에서는 $55.0\%$와 $49.8\%$로 두 군 사이에는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(p=0.4280, p=0.7891). 국소재발율은 화학요법 단독군이 $16.7\%$, 화학방사선 병행요법군은 $12.5\%$였고, 원격재발율은 화학요법 단독군이 $25.0\%$, 화학방사선 병행요법군은 $26.4\%$였다. 결론 : 본 연구에서는 II기에서 보조 화학요법에 방사선치료를 병행함으로써 보조 화학요법 단독 치료시와 비교하여 생존율의 유의한 증가를 보였고, 비록 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지는 못했지만 국소재발율의 감소를 보였다.

• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.205-210
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• 2006

목적 : PET에서 측정되는 FDG 섭취가 비소세포폐암의 예후예측인자로 인정받고 있으나 최대 표준화섭취계수(maximum standardized uptake value, 이하 maxSUV)의 예후예측 성능에 대해서는 충분한 연구가 이루어지지 않았다. 저자들은 수술로 제거된 비소세포폐암 환자에서 maxSUV의 재발예측 성능을 알아 보았다. 대상 및 방법 : FDG-PET을 실시한 후 4주 이내에 근치적인 수술을 시행받은 42명의 환자(여:남=14:28, 평균나이 $62.3{\pm}12.3$세)를 대상으로 하였으며 수술 후 병리학적인 stage는 29명은 stage I, 13명은 stage II이었다. 21명의 환자들은 수술 후 경구용 항암제 치료를 받았다. 추적관찰 기간(중앙값 16개월, 범위 3-26개월) 동안 재발여부와 maxSUV와의 연관성을 분석하였다. 결과 10명(23.8%, 10/42)의 환자에서 재발이 확인되었다(추적관찰 기간: 중앙값 7.5개월, 범위 3-13개월). 단변량분석에서 maxSUV (<7 vs. $\geq7$, p=0.006), 종양의 크기(<3 cm vs. $\geq3$ cm, p=0.024), 그리고 종양의 분화도(well/moderate vs. poor, p=0.044)가 비재발-생존기간과 유의한 상관이 있었다. Cox 위험도 모델을 이용한 다변량분석에서는 maxSUV만이 유일한 재발 예측인자이었다. (p=0.014) MaxSUV가 7이상인 환자들(n=10)은 1년 비재발 생존률이 50.0%인 반면에 maxSUV가 7미만인 환자들(n=32)은 1년 비재발 생존률이 87.5%이었다. 결론: MaxSUV는 수술로 제거된 비소세포폐암의 재발을 예측하는 독립적인 인자이었다. FDG 섭취 정도는 기존에 알려져 있는 인자들과 함께 비소세포폐암의 예후에 대한 유용한 정보를 제공할 것으로 기대된다.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.111-118
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• 2016

여드름은 면포, 구진, 낭종, 결절, 색소 침착 등 다양한 피부병변으로 나타나는 모낭피지선의 만성 염증질환으로 사춘기부터 성인기까지 발생 연령대가 다양해지고 있다. 한편, 약물 부작용으로 여드름이 발생하기도 하는데, 표피성장인자(epidermal grouwth factor, EGF) 수용체 억제제 항암제를 사용할 경우 75 ~ 100%에서 여드름양 모낭염이 발생된다고 보고되고 있다. 여드름의 치료로 항생제, 레티노이드 경구 복용 및 외용 약제 도포 등 다양한 방법이 이용되고 있다. 그러나 최근 들어 레티노이드 기형 유발 가능성 및 Propionibacterium acne의 항생제 내성률 증가는 기존 치료의 한계로 여겨진다. 따라서 본 연구는 최근 여드름양 발진에 효과가 있다고 알려진 EGF를 함유한 외용제가 여드름 치료에 미치는 효과와 안정성을 평가하였다. 한국 성인 10 ~ 29세 23명을 대상으로 EGF 함유 제품(트러블컨트롤 EGF)과 3종 제품(트러블컨트롤 클래리파잉 클렌징폼, 트러블컨트롤 올-클리어 필링토너, 레드롤 카밍 모이스처)을 하루 두 번 사용하도록 하였다. 사용 후 영상 피지량, 경표피수분손실량, 피부 홍조 측정, 전문가 육안 평가, 사용 후 만족도 설문조사를 평가하였다. 최종 측정 시, 피부 피지량, 경피수분손실량, 피부 홍조가 통계학적으로 감소하였으며, 전문가 육안 평가에서 여드름 병변(면포, 구진)도 통계학적으로 감소하였다. 연구동안 심각한 부작용은 관찰되지 않았다. 표피성장인자 함유 외용제는 경도의 여드름에 안전하면서도 효과적으로 사용할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.