• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.189-196
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• 2021

Periplanetasin-2 from cockroach exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. The underlying antibacterial mechanisms rely on the stimulation of reactive oxygen species overproduction to induce apoptotic cell death. A promising strategy to increase the bioavailability of periplanetasin-2 involves reducing the dose through combination therapy with other antibacterials that show synergistic effects. Thus, the synergistic antibacterial activity of periplanetasin-2 with conventional antibacterial agents and its mechanisms was examined against Escherichia coli in this study. Among the agents tested, the combinations of periplanetasin-2 with vancomycin and chloramphenicol exhibited synergistic effects. Periplanetasin-2 in combination with vancomycin and chloramphenicol demonstrated antibacterial activity through the intracellular oxidative stress response. The combination with vancomycin resulted in the enhancement of bacterial apoptosis-like death, whereas the combination with chloramphenicol enhanced oxidative stress damage. These synergistic interactions of periplanetasin-2 can help broaden the spectrum of conventional antibiotics. The combination of antimicrobial peptides and conventional antibiotics is proposed as a novel perspective on treatments to combat severe bacterial infection.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.55-64
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• 2021

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to apply dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) to subjects with forward head posture (FHP) and to compare its effects on respiratory function as against the conventional neck stabilization exercise and neck stretching and extensor strengthening exercises. METHODS: The whole-body posture measurement system was used to measure the degree of FHP, and a spirometer and a respiratory gas analyzer were used to measure the respiratory function. After the intervention was completed, the changes over time were analyzed in the DNS group, the neck stabilization exercise group, and the neck stretching and extensor strengthening exercise group. The inter-group difference in the changes was also analyzed. A repeated ANOVA was performed to compare the respiratory function according to the period between the three groups, and the least significant difference (LSD) method was used for the post hoc test. RESULTS: After the 6-week exercise period, respiratory functions, such as forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume for 1 second (FEV1), forced expiratory volume for 1 sec/forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC), maximum oxygen intake (VO₂max), and the volume of expired gas (VE), significantly improved according to the period (p < .05), but no inter-group differences were found. CONCLUSION: DNS is an effective training method, and can be applied along with neck stabilization exercise and neck stretching and extensor strengthening exercises, which are widely used in clinical practice, to people with FHP who cannot directly perform neck exercises to improve their respiratory function.

• BMB Reports
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• 제55권9호
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• pp.459-464
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• 2022

Various mechanisms have been suggested to explain the chemopreventive and tumor-inhibitory effects of melatonin. Despite the growing evidence supporting melatonin-induced mitochondrial dysfunction, it remains largely unknown how this phenomenon modulates metabolic reprogramming in cancer cells. The aim of our study was to identify the mechanism underlying the anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects of melatonin, which is known to inhibit glycolysis. We analyzed the time-dependent effects of melatonin on mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis in liver cancer cells. The results showed that from a cell bioenergetic point of view, melatonin caused an acute reduction in mitochondrial respiration, however, increased reactive oxygen species production, thereby inhibiting mTORC1 activity from an early stage post-treatment without affecting glycolysis. Nevertheless, administration of melatonin for a longer time reduced expression of c-Myc protein, thereby suppressing glycolysis via downregulation of HK2 and LDHA. The data presented herein suggest that melatonin suppresses mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis simultaneously in HCC cells, leading to anti-cancer effects. Thus, melatonin can be used as an adjuvant agent for therapy of liver cancer.

• 인간식물환경학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.299-307
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• 2019

This study surveyed the general characteristics and forest use characteristics of forest visitors, the healing power of natural environments and Perceived Restorativeness Scale (PRS) to find out whether humans can feel the healing effects of natural environments. The target area of this study was the natural environments of Bunseong Mountain in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea. A total of 50 questionnaires were analyzed. Female visitors and those aged between 40s to 60s accounted for 62% and over 70% respectively. All the surveyed respondents answered 'yes' to the question about the healing effects of Bunseong Mountain and natural environments, and 84% of them answered that they can get 'psychological and physical healing' in Bunseong Mountain. Many respondents chose oxygen, sunlight, and landscape as a healing factor. To the questions about the specific form or conditions of the natural environments that have the healing effects, those who answered 'forest' was the highest (72%), and they described thickness of forests, gentle slope and clean air as their conditions. The average score of the Perceived Restorativeness Scale (PRS) using a 7-point Likert scale was 5.14. The results of this study indicate that respondents perceive Bunseong Mountain as a restorative environment and think that they can enjoy the healing effects of Bunseong Mountain and natural environments.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2022년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.539-541
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• 2022

광역학 치료는 빛을 이용해 암을 치료하는 방법 중 하나로, 레이저 조사시 광감각제가 반응하여 산소와 결합해 암세포를 파괴한다. 이 치료법은 암 환자들에게 부작용을 최소화하는 치료로 각광 받고 있다. 그 중 광감각제는 종류에 따라 치료 부위, 치료 효과, 흡수되는 정도가 다르게 나타난다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 광감각제 중 5-ALA를 주입한 HELA 세포주에 Blue LED를 조사하여 암세포 증식 억제 효과의 정량적 평가 연구를 진행하였다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제56권11호
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• pp.584-593
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• 2023

Hypoxia, a widespread occurrence observed in various malignant tumors, results from rapid tumor growth that outpaces the oxygen supply. Tumor hypoxia precipitates several effects on tumor biology; these include activating angiogenesis, intensifying invasiveness, enhancing the survival of tumor cells, suppressing anti-tumor immunity, and fostering resistance to therapy. Aligned with the findings that correlate CMGC kinases with the regulation of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor (HIF), a pivotal modulator, reports also indicate that hypoxia governs the activity of CMGC kinases, including DYRK1 kinases. Prolyl hydroxylation of DYRK1 kinases by PHD1 constitutes a novel mechanism of kinase maturation and activation. This modification "primes" DYRK1 kinases for subsequent tyrosine autophosphorylation, a vital step in their activation cascade. This mechanism adds a layer of intricacy to comprehending the regulation of CMGC kinases, and underscores the complex interplay between distinct post-translational modifications in harmonizing precise kinase activity. Overall, hypoxia assumes a substantial role in cancer progression, influencing diverse aspects of tumor biology that include angiogenesis, invasiveness, cell survival, and resistance to treatment. CMGC kinases are deeply entwined in its regulation. To fathom the molecular mechanisms underpinning hypoxia's impact on cancer cells, comprehending how hypoxia and prolyl hydroxylation govern the activity of CMGC kinases, including DYRK1 kinases, becomes imperative. This insight may pave the way for pioneering therapeutic approaches that target the hypoxic tumor microenvironment and its associated challenges.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.79-82
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• 2024

The potential for traumatic brain injury resulting from falling coconuts is frequently overlooked. These incidents can cause focal lesions in the form of brain hemorrhage. Corpus callosum hemorrhage due to blunt trauma from a falling object is rare and typically associated with poor prognosis. The purpose of this report is to detail a case of corpus callosum hemorrhage caused by a coconut fall and to discuss the conservative management approach employed. We report the case of a 54-year-old woman who was admitted to the hospital with symptoms of unconsciousness, headache, and expressive aphasia after being struck by a falling coconut. Notably, hemorrhage was detected within the body of the corpus callosum, as revealed by imaging findings. The patient received intensive monitoring and treatment in the intensive care unit, including oxygen therapy, saline infusion, an osmotic diuretic, analgesics, and medication to prevent stress ulcers. The patient demonstrated marked clinical improvement while undergoing conservative treatment. Despite the typically unfavorable prognosis of these rare injuries, our patient exhibited meaningful clinical improvement with conservative treatment. Timely diagnosis and appropriate interventions were crucial in managing the patient's condition. This report emphasizes the importance of considering traumatic brain injury caused by falling coconuts and highlights the need for further research and awareness in this area.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.358-371
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• 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the experiences of new nurses during their first year of hospital employment to gather data for the development of an evidence-based new nurse residency program focused on adaptability. Methods: This study was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Korea between March and August 2021 with 80 new nurses who wrote in critical reflective journals during their first year of work. NetMiner 4.5.0 was used to conduct a text network analysis of the critical reflective journals to uncover core keywords and topics across three periods. Results: In the journals, over time, degree centrality emerged as "study" and "patient understanding" for 1 to 3 months, "insufficient" and "stress" for 4 to 6 months, and "handover" and "preparation" for 7 to 12 months. Major sub-themes at 1 to 3 months were: "rounds," "intravenous-cannulation," "medical device," and "patient understanding"; at 4 to 6 months they were "admission," "discharge," "oxygen therapy," and "disease"; and at 7 to 12 months they were "burden," "independence," and "solution." Conclusion: These results provide valuable insights into the challenges and experiences encountered by new nurses during different stages of their field adaptation process. This information may highlight the best nurse leadership methods for improving institutional education and supporting new nurses' transitions to the hospital work environment.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.233-241
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• 2012

광역동 치료는 광감각제가 빛에 의해 활성화되면서 발생하는 화학 반응을 이용한 것으로, 치료 원리는 광화학 반응으로 자유 라디칼 및 반응성 산소가 생성되고 이 산물들에 의한 세포 독성으로 항균 효과를 가지게 되는 것이다. 이 연구의 목적은 치과 임상에서 널리 사용되는 광원(할로겐, LED)과 광감각제(erythrosine)를 이용하여, 치아 우식증과 연관된 세균인 Streptococcus mutans에 대한 광역동 치료의 항균 효과를 알아보고, 광감각제의 농도에 따른 광역동 치료의 효과를 평가하기 위함이다. 또한 임상 분리 균주와 표준 균주에 대한 광역동 치료의 효과를 비교해 보았다. 연구 결과, 표준 및 임상 분리 균주 모두 광감각제 처리 후 광조사를 시행한 군에서만 대조군에 비해 S. mutans의 유의한 감소가 나타났다. 또한 광조사를 시행한 군에서 첨가한 광감각제의 농도가 높을수록 S. mutans의 감소가 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 표준 균주와 비교 시 임상 분리 균주에서는 표준 균주와 비슷하거나 약간 낮은 S. mutans의 감소가 나타났고, 이는 통계적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다(p < 0.05). 이상의 결과들로 보아 광감각제로 에리스로신의 사용과 광원으로 치과용 광중합기를 사용한 광역동 치료는 S. mutans 연관 질병에 대한 효과적인 치료 방법이 될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제22권8호
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• pp.1107-1113
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• 2018

최근 들어 초음파를 활용한 항암 치료법은 미세한 기포 또는 조영제를 환자에게 주입한 후 특정 주파수의 초음파를 발생시켜 세포의 괴사를 유도하는 치료법으로서, 항암치료 중 발생가능한 부작용을 현저히 감소시킬 수 있는 유용한 치료법으로 제안되고 있다. 이는 정기적인 세포의 사멸은 세포의 손상과 관계없이 필수적인 생물학적 프로세스이며, 초음파는 이러한 세포의 사멸을 유도 또는 증폭시키는 효과가 있기 때문으로 알려져 왔다. 한편, 광 역학 치료는 광원의 고유한 파장에 따라 반응하는 광감응제 등과 같은 화합물을 추가적으로 인체에 주입함으로써 특정 암세포의 괴사 유도가 가능하며 이를 위해 다양한 종류의 레이저 사용이 가능하다. 하지만, 고가의 광원과 대형화된 장비, 광원의 자극으로 인한 발열 현상 등의 한계로 제한적인 사용이 가능하여왔다. 이러한 기술적 한계는 소형 발광 다이오드가 개발됨에 따라 광 역학 치료 장비의 소형화와 발열현상의 제어가 가능하게 되었고, 그 결과 발광 다이오드는 레이저의 대체광원으로 인식되었다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 의료용으로 광범위하게 사용되며, 부작용이 적고, 비교적 저주파인 1 MHz 초음파 발생장치와 저렴한 발광다이오드를 복합적으로 융합한 일체형 암세포 증식억제 모듈을 개발하고 이를 암세포에 적용시켜 효과를 정량적으로 분석하고자 한다.