• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권15호
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• pp.6227-6232
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• 2014

Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains as one of the most difficult malignancies to control because of its high propensity for local invasion and cervical lymph node dissemination. The aim of present study was to evaluate the efficacy of novel pH and temperature sensitive doxorubicin-methotrexate-loaded nanoparticles (DOX-MTX NP) in terms of their potential to change the VEGF-C expression profile in a rat OSCC model. Materials and Methods: 120 male rats were divided into 8 groups of 15 animals administrated with 4-nitroquinoline-1-oxide to induce OSCCs. Newly formulated doxorubicin-methotrexate-loaded nanoparticles (DOX-MTX NP) and free doxorubicin were IV and orally administered. Results: Results indicated that both oral and IV forms of DOX-MTX-nanoparticle complexes caused significant decrease in the mRNA level of VEGF-C compared to untreated cancerous rats (p<0.05). Surprisingly, the VEGF-C mRNA was not affected by free DOX in both IV and oral modalities (p>0.05). Furthermore, in DOX-MTX NP treated group, less tumors characterized with advanced stage and VEGF-C mRNA level paralleled with improved clinical outcome (p<0.05). In addition, compared to untreated healthy rats, the VEGF-C expression was not affected in healthy groups that were treated with IV and oral dosages of nanodrug (p>0.05). Conclusions: VEGF-C is one of the main prognosticators for lymph node metastasis in OSCC. Down-regulation of this lymph-angiogenesis promoting factor is a new feature acquired in group treated with dual action DOX-MTX-NPs. Beside the synergic apoptotic properties of concomitant use of DOX and MTX on OSCC, DOX-MTX NPs possessed anti-angiogenesis properties which was related to the improved clinical outcome in treated rats. Taking together, we conclude that our multifunctional doxorubicin-methotrexate complex exerts specific potent apoptotic and anti-angiogenesis properties that could ameliorate the clinical outcome presumably via down-regulating dissemination factor-VEGF-C expression in a rat OSCC model.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.431-438
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• 2003

수복 치료과정에서 발생하는 온도증가가 치수조직에 미칠 수 있는 위해효과는 치의학의 오랜 관심사였다. 일반적으로, $5.5^{\circ}C$를 초과하는 치수 내 온도변화는 치수조직 에 비가역적인 손상을 야기할 수 있다. 기존의 할로겐 램프 광중합기와 더불어 최근 시판되고 있는 플라즈마 아크 중합기, LED 중합기를 사용하여 복합레진 중합시 치수강 내 온도증가량을 조사하였다. 한 개의 우식이 없는 치아를 대상으로 V급 와동을 형성하였다. 와동 내에 복합레진(Z250, Shade A2)을 충전한 후, 광중합조건을 달리하여 5군(I군: VIP, 20초 (mode 3), II군: VIP, 20초 (mode 6), III군: Flipo, 3초, IV군: Flipo, 5초 (2-step), V군: Lux-O-Max, 40초)으로 분류하고, 각 조건에 맞게 복합레진을 중합시키면서 치수강 내의 온도측정 단자를 통하여 $37.0^{\circ}C$로부터 증가되는 치수강 내 최대 온도증가량을 측정한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻게 되었다. 1. 모든 군에서 치수강 내 최대 온도 증가량은 치수의 변성을 일으키기 시작하는 경계온도인 $5.5^{\circ}C$ 보다 낮았으며, II군에서 치수강 내 최대 온도증가량이 통계적으로 유의하게 가장 높았다(p<0.05). 또한 Lux-O-Max를 조사한 V군은 다른 군보다 낮은 치수강 내 최대 온도증가량을 나타내었다(p<0.05). 2. VIP로 조사한 두 군을 비교할 경우, 조사강도가 높은 II군이 I군보다 치수강 내 최대 온도증가량이 더 높게 증가하였으며(p<0.05), Flipo로 조사한 III군과 IV군 사이에서는 2-step 조사모드로 5초간 조사한 IV군이 3초간 조사한 III군보다 치수강 내 최대 온도증가량이 더 높게 증가하였다(p<0.05). 3. VIP와 Flipo를 비교할 경우, II군이 III, IV군보다 더 높게 증가하였고, IV군이 I군보다 더 높게 증가하였으나(p<0.05), I군과 III군 사이에는 차이를 보이지 않았다.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2020

Sericin has been used for the treatment of burn wound. The purpose of this study was to compare the wound healing between sericin plus 4-hexylresorcinol (4HR) ointment (SE+4HR) and base only ointment. Total 12 mice were included in this study. SE+4HR group showed significantly smaller wound size than base only group at 3 wk (P<0.05). Surface temperature was higher in SE+4HR group. In conclusion, SE+4HR group showed better wound healing than base only group.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 2014년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.185-185
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• 2014

In this study, we investigated surface characteristics of hydroxyapatite coated surface on nano/micro pore structured Ti-35Ta-xNb alloys. This paper was focus on morphology and corrosion resistance of Anodic oxidation. To prepare the samples, Ti-35Ta-xNb (x= 0, 10 wt. %) alloys were manufactured by arc melting and heat-treated for 12 h at $1050^{\circ}C$ in Ar atmosphere at $0^{\circ}C$ water quenching. Micro-pore structured surface was performed using anodization with a DC power supply at 280 V for 3 min, nanotube formed on Ti-35Ta-xNb alloys was performed using DC power supply at 30 V in 60 min at room temperature. Surface morphology and structure were examined by field-emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction.

• 치과방사선
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.27-30
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• 1977

To insure accuracy in dental roentgenographs, it is important that the patient's head position and angulation of the x-ray tube. In 1907 Cieszynski applied the rule of isometry to dental radiography and established that in the production of an accurate image of a tooth, the central ray must be porjected perpendicularly to a plane bisecting angle formed by the longitudinal axis of the tooth and the film plane. Proper exposure of the film is a part of the production of a good dental radiograph, and correct processing also makes an essential contribution to the quality of the radiograph. The author analysed the failure of exposure and processing results, and recommended followings. 1. The patient head must be positioned that occlusal plane are parallel with the horizontal floor. 2. Central ray must be projected to the objective tooth and supporting structure and projected as perpendicularly to tooth axis and film surface as possible. 3. In processing, the temperature of the solution and the processing time must be correct.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.285-291
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• 1999

DA-7101 is a new combined formulation of cefatrizine:clavulanic acid (2:1) under development as oral abtibiotics. The general pharmacological properties of DA-7101 on central nervous, cardiovascular, gas-trointestinal and other organ systems were studied by oral administration, in vivo and in vitro. DA-7101 had no marked effects all tests studied such as general behavior, hexobarbital-induced sleeping, spontaneous activity, anticonvulsion, body temperature, acetic acid-induced writhing, rotarod performance, heart rate and blood pressure in cats, isolated ileum movement, intestinal transition, gastric juice secretion and urine volume and electrolytes in rats. But exceptionally at the highest dose of 900 mg/kg, DA-7101 increased hexobarbital-induced sleeping time, caused a slight hypotension and decreased the secretion of gastric juice. These results suggest that at the estimated clinical dose DA-7101 would not bring about any serious acute adverse effects clinically.

• 약학회지
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.793-797
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• 1999

Salmonella typhi Ty21a is an attenuated strain of S. typhimurium and used for oral typhoid vaccine. In an attempt to increase the stability of Ty21a manufacturing typhoid vaccine, we studied about the stability of freeze-dried Th21a including additives at various temperature conditions. In order to investigate the freeze-drying rate of Ty21a according to various absorbance, we lyophilized Ty21a by using 8% sucrose as a stabilizer. The optimal freeze-drying rate of Ty21a was appeared when OD (optical density) value of the growth was between 2.5 and 3.0. To investigate the stability of Ty21a at various temperature, the viability was measured after storaging the freeze-dried Ty21a at the room temperature, cold and freezing condition for 1 week. The viability of Ty21a in cold and freezing storage condition was 5 times more stable than in room temperature. To search the most stable additives for the freeze-dried Ty21a, the viability of Ty21a including additives at the various storage condition was estimated. Mannitol and loctose were the most stable additives. Theses results suggest that the OD value of Ty21a growth, low temperature, mannitol and lactose are important factors for the optimal freeze-drying rate, the stable storage and the most stable additives, respectively.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.117-122
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• 2016

목적: 치은 미백은 치과치료의 목적으로 심미적 장애를 위한 치료에 가깝다. 기존의 치은미백술은 고출력 다이오드 레이저를 이용하여 박피술에 의한 치료를 했왔다. 그러나 이러한 치료법은 시술 후 감염 및 통증에서 자유로울 수 없기에, 우리는 저출력 LED 레이저를 이용하여 치은미백술을 진행하고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 돼지고기 표면에 레이저를 조사하여 출력전력, 온도변화, 피부 변성 등의 안정성을 측정하였다. 15 - 20 kg 비글의 구강내 점막 색소에 비손 365 nm LED 레이저를 15분씩, 1 - 2주간 1, 2회씩 각각 조사하였다. 헤마토실린-에오신 염색을 통하여 색소의 손실여부를 확인하였다. 결과: 365 nm LED 레이저 조사 부위의 멜라닌 색소가 줄어드는 것을 확인 할 수 있었다. 결론: 본 연구에서 제시하는 365 nm LED 레이저는 수술적 기술 및 다이오드 레이저를 이용한 탈색화 효과를 대처 할 수 있을 것이라고 사료 된다.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.1470-1474
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• 2012

The pharmacokinetics of prunasin after oral administration of amygdalin or a decoction of peach seeds was determined and compared in rats. A $C_{18}$ column was used for separation at a column temperature of $25^{\circ}C$. The mobile phase consisted of 20% aqueous acetonitrile, and the flow rate was 0.5 mL/min. After oral administration of a decoction of peach seeds, prunasin was absorbed rapidly, reaching a maximum plasma concentration ($C_{max}$) of 62.1 mg/L within 45 min. After oral administration of amygdalin, the absorption of prunasin was delayed. The $C_{max}$ of prunasin was 42.9 mg/L and was reached at 60 min. Values for the pharmacokinetic parameters of prunasin, including $T_{max}$, $C_{max}$, AUC, $T_{1/2}$, CL/F, and V1/F, were significantly different for the oral administration of amygdalin compared with that of a decoction of peach seeds.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.176-180
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• 2012

The stability of triamcinolone in three kinds of oral liquid syrups at 4 and $25^{\circ}C$ was studied for 21 days. Twenty tablets of 4 mg triamcinolone were mixed with 100 mL of each oral liquid syrup, which is Levotuss$^{(R)}$Syrup (levodropropizine 6 mg/mL), Ucerax$^{(R)}$Syrup (hydroxyzine 2 mg/mL), and Xyzal$^{(R)}$Liquid (levocetirizine 0.5 mg/mL). The chromatographic analysis after deliberate degradation showed no evidence of any breakdown product likely to interfere with the chromatographic peak of the parent substance. The relationship between triamcinolone concentrations and peak areas was linear from 50 to 1000 ${\mu}g/mL$ ($r^2$ = 0.9998). The analysis method was precise, with coefficients of variation no greater than 5.4%. Triamcinolone was stable for up to 14 and 21 days in Levotuss$^{(R)}$Syrup at 25 and $4^{\circ}C$, respectively; in Ucerax$^{(R)}$Syrup and Xyzal$^{(R)}$Syrup, it was stable for at least 21 days at both temperatures. The percentages of initial triamcinolone concentration remaining after 21 days were $72.3{\pm}3.2$ and $94.9{\pm}6.0%$ and $93.2{\pm}4.9$ and $92.4{\pm}5.7%$, and $92.6{\pm}1.2$ and $92.7{\pm}2.2%$ in Levotuss$^{(R)}$Syrup, Ucerax$^{(R)}$Syrup, and Xyzal$^{(R)}$Syrup at 25 and $4^{\circ}C$, respectively. The pH variations of all test solutions were within 0.8. Based on the results, it was concluded that triamcinolone in three oral liquid syrups which are Levotuss$^{(R)}$syrup, Ucerax$^{(R)}$syrup and Xyzal$^{(R)}$syrup was chemically and physically stable in both states of refrigeration and room temperature for at least 14 days.