• 대한기관식도과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기관식도과학회 1993년도 제27차 학술대회 초록집
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• pp.67-67
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• 1993

기관 및 후두의 점막표면은 중이나 이관과 마찬가지로 점막섬모 정화작용, 면역글로린, 항세균 효소 등의 다양한 점막 방어기전에 의해 보호되고 있는데 기관 및 후두의 분비선과 분비세포의 형태에 관한 보고는 많으나 분비활성도와 연관된 분비조직의 발생에 대한 연구는 충분치 못하다. 저자들은 백서 기관 및 후두의 분비조직의 발생을 알아보고 향후 기관 및 후두의 발생형태학적 연구의 기초자료로 삼기 위해서 임신 16일부터 생후 21사이의 백서를 이용하여 H & E 염색, AB-PAS 염색과 lysozyme의 면역조직화학적 방법을 통하여 백서 기관 및 후두분비조직의 발달을 연구하였다. 그 결과 백서 기관 및 후두의 분비기능은 출생후 폐의 통기와 함께 활성화되는 것으로 해석되었다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.47-53
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• 2015

Objectives : This study was performed to investigate the anti-diabetic effect of the fruit extract of Lycium chinense Mill(Lycii Fructus, LF) on multiple low-dose streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.Methods : Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into three groups; normal, STZ-control, Lycii Fructus extractorally administrated 300 ㎎/㎏ group (STZ-LF). Diabetes was induced in rats by consecutive injection of streptozotocin (STZ) at doses of 30 ㎎/㎏ for 5 days. After 4 weeks, all rats were sacrificed, Fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol (CHO), triglyceride (TG) and HDL-Cholesterol were measured in sera of rats. Histopathological changes of pancreas, kidney, liver and lung tissues were observed by microscope after H&E, Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) and Masson's trichrome staining. The changes of body weight, blood glucose, and food and water intake were also measured.Results : There were no differences in body, food intake and water intake in LF-administrated groups compared with STZ control group. However, LF extract significantly decreased the levels of serum glucose, CHO, TG and HDL-Cholesterol in diabetic rats. In histopathological analysis of kidney, liver and lung, LF-administrated groups showed the inhibition of morphological damage.Conclusions : These results suggest that LF have a biological action on multi low-dose STZ-induced diabetes in rats via decreasing the serum glucose, TG and TG levels and may protect the morphological changes of kidney, liver and lung.

• 대한기관식도과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기관식도과학회 1996년도 대한이비인후과학회 종합학술대회 초록집
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• pp.87-87
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• 1996

상기도 점막의 분비세포와 이로부터 분비되는 점액은 각 부위에 따라 형태학적, 기능적 특성이 다르다. 특히 후두의 성대부위는 발성시 고속의 마찰진동이 있게 되어 성대상피를 보호하기 위한 윤활제 역할의 점액이 필요하다. 점탄성과 밀접한 연관이 있는 점액당단백질 분비세포의 조성비율과 밀도를 알기 위해서 개 10마리의 후두, 기관, 상악동, 비강점막을 채취하여 periodic acid-Schiff, alcian blue 1.0, alcian blue 2.5, high iron diamine-alcin blue염색을 하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 후두점막에서 선포의 밀도는 성문부의 후두실 상부에서 가장 높았다. 2. 후두점막에서 점액세포의 조성은 성문상부에서 가장 높았고, 장액세포의 조성은 성문부에서 가장 높았다. 3. 황화점액의 조성비는 성문부가 성문상부, 성문하부보다 유의하게 높았고, 후두의 세 부위와 기관에서 상악동과 비강보다 유의하게 높았다. 4. 타액점액의 조성비는 성문부에서 성문하부보다 유의하게 낮았으며, 성문부는 성문상부에 비해서도 통계적 유의성은 없었으나 낮은 경향을 보였다. 5. 상기도의 각 부위에서 당단백질의 조성비는 모든 부위에서 중성점액이 가장 높았고 산성점액중 성문부에서는 황화점액이 타액점액보다 유의하게 높았으며 성문하부, 상악동, 비강에서는 타액점액이 황화점액보다 유의하게 높았다. 이상의 결과에서 성문부에서 나타나는 높은 장액세포의 비율과 점액당단백질 조성의 특징이 성문부 점액의 성대운동에 대한 윤활작용에 적합한 생리적 역할을 담당하는 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제61권3호
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• pp.25.1-25.7
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• 2021

The axolotl has extraordinary regeneration capacity compared to other vertebrates. This remarkable potential has been attributed to its life-long neoteny, characterized by the exhibition of embryonic characteristics at the adult stage. A recent study provided a detailed morphological analysis of the sperm morphology of the Ambystoma mexicanum using routine and detailed histological techniques. The primary purpose of the present study is to describe a simple and inexpensive method for evaluating the morphology of axolotl sperm. In this study, spermatophore structures were collected and spread on slides and air-dried. The slides were stained with periodic acid Schiff, toluidine blue, Masson's trichrome, Giemsa, Spermac, and Diff-Quik dye for a morphological examination. The slides were coated with gold/palladium for a scanning electron microscopy examination. The sperm of the axolotl consisted of an elongated head, a neck, and a flagellum covered with an undulating membrane. The lengths of the midpiece, tail, and head were 8.575 ㎛, 356.544 ㎛, and 103.661 ㎛, respectively. In the flagellum part, the wavy membrane structure, whose function has not been explained, surrounds the tail. The data obtained from this study will constitute an important step in designing future research on the reproductive and regeneration capacity of the axolotl.

• Journal of Mycology and Infection
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.111-114
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• 2018

A 19-year-old woman presented with an asymptomatic cutaneous discoloration on her nape. Dermatological examination revealed localized dark brown to dark pigmented velvety macules and patches. She denied a past medical history, except for a 7-kg weight gain over a 6-months period. Histopathologically, the specimen showed hyperkeratosis, epidermal hyperplasia, mild acanthosis, and papillomatosis. In addition, keratin material and fungal spore were noted between the papilloma ridges. Periodic acid-Schiff special stain showed a positive result for the fungal spore in the horny layer. She was treated with a daily oral dose of terbinafine and topical flutrimazole. After 12 weeks of treatment, she is currently under observation without pigmentation and adverse effect. We considered the initial diagnosis as acanthosis nigricans because of weight gain, similar clinical features, and histological findings. However, the final diagnosis was hyperkeratotic head and neck Malassezia dermatosis considering the presence of yeast and the dramatic improvement after antifungal treatment. To the best of our knowledge, hyperkeratotic head and neck Malassezia dermatosis is not well characterized in the literature. It is an unusual variant of pityriasis versicolor. The skin lesion appears brown to dark, scaly, and hyperkeratotic macules and patches located on the face and neck. Here, we reported an unusual case of hyperkeratotic head and neck Malassezia dermatosis.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.169-174
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• 2021

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common malignant neoplasm of the salivary gland, but primary thyroid MEC has rarely been reported and usually has a good prognosis. Herein, I report a case of thyroidal MEC with a poor prognosis in an 82-year-old woman with an anterior neck mass. Ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed a thyroid mass. The patient initially underwent fine-needle aspiration, was diagnosed with malignancy, and underwent a right lobectomy. On gross examination, a 4.0×3.6×2.6 cm-sized ill-defined, unencapsulated, and infiltrative tan to whitish mass with necrosis was identified. Microscopically, epidermoid tumor cell nests or solid sheets were identified. Mucous cells that were positive for periodic acid-Schiff and mucicarmine stains were also identified within epidermoid cell nests. Frequent mitosis and necrosis were observed. Immunohistochemical staining for p40 and p63 was positive, and that for thyroid transcription factor-1 and paired box gene 8 was focally positive. According to the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology grading system for salivary gland MEC, the current case was classified as high-grade MEC. After surgery, the patient suffered from dyspnea due to a remnant neck mass that compressed and obstructed the trachea; therefore, the patient refused further treatment. Thyroidal MECs are considered low-grade with a favorable prognosis, but there are several reported cases of thyroidal MEC with poor prognosis. The current case is a rare presentation of high-grade thyroidal MEC with a poor prognosis.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.183-192
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• 2023

p38 MAPK has been implicated in the pathogenesis of asthma as well as pro-allergic Th2 cytokines, orosomucoid-like protein isoform 3 (ORMDL3), regulation of sphingolipid biosynthesis, and regulatory T cell-derived IL-35. To elucidate the role of p38 MAPK in the pathogenesis of asthma, we examined the effect of NJK14047, an inhibitor of p38 MAPK, against ovalbumin (OVA)-induced allergic asthma; we administrated NJK14047 before OVA sensitization or challenge in BALB/c mice. As ORMDL3 regulation of sphingolipid biosynthesis has been implicated in childhood asthma, ORMDL3 expression and sphingolipids contents were also analyzed. NJK14047 inhibited antigen-induced degranulation of RBL-2H3 mast cells. NJK14047 administration both before OVA sensitization and challenge strongly inhibited the increase in eosinophil and lymphocyte counts in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. In addition, NJK14047 administration inhibited the increase in the levels of Th2 cytokines. Moreover, NJK14047 reduced the inflammatory score and the number of periodic acid-Schiff-stained cells in the lungs. Further, OVA-induced increase in the levels of C16:0 and C24:1 ceramides was not altered by NJK14047. These results suggest that p38 MAPK plays crucial roles in activation of dendritic and mast cells during sensitization and challenge periods, but not in ORMDL3 and sphingolipid biosynthesis.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제63권4호
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• pp.32.1-32.4
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• 2023

Granular cell tumor was described in the testis of two rabbits. Testis from each rabbit was surgically removed and submitted for histopathological diagnosis. Both testes were about 2.0 cm in diameter, firm, and tan. Microscopically, testicular mass consisted of compact sheets of round to polygonal and occasional spindle-shaped cells. The neoplastic cells contain a large amount of eosinophilic granular material in the cytoplasm. The cytoplasmic eosinophilic granules were positive for periodic acid Schiff stain. Immunohistochemically, the neoplastic cells were immunoreactive to Melan-A and vimentin. Based on these results, the testicular mass was diagnosed as a granular cell tumor.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제17권12호
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• pp.1669-1674
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• 2007

농어목에 속하는 경골어류 4종(노래미, 쑤기미, 구실우럭 및 홍감펭)의 장관 점액질의 조직화학적 성상을 밝히기 위해 peridic acid Schiff (PAS) 반응, alcialn blue (AB) pH 1.0 및 pH 2.5, AB pH 2.5-PAS, aldehyde fuchsin (AF) pH 1.7-AB pH 2.5 및 high iron diamine (HID)-AB pH 2.5 염색을 실시하였다. 장 점막에 있는 주름의 모양은 어종 및 부위에 따라 차이가 있었다. 장의 모든 부위에서 관찰되는 배상세포는 원주세포사이에 위치하고 있으며 그 모양은 구형이거나 타원형이었고 원위장에서 수가 가장 많았다. 구실우럭 중간장 및 원위장과 노래미, 쑤기미 및 홍감펭 장에는 산성점액질과 중성점액질이 나타났으며 산성점액질의 성상은 sialomucin이었다. 구실우럭의 근위장에는 중성점액질만 나타났다. 점액질 양과 성상은 장 부위에 따라 차이가 있었다. 쑤기미의 원위장은 산성점액질과 중성점액질 양이 비슷하였다. 노래미의 장관 모든 부위, 쑤기미의 근위장과 중간장, 구실우럭의 중간장과 원위장, 홍감펭의 원위장에는 산성점액질이 중성점액질보다 더 많았다. 홍감펭의 근위장과 중간장에는 중성점액질이 산성점액질보다 더 많았다.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.10-22
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• 1994

To investigate the morphology of the synovial lining cells, synovitis was induced by carrageenin injection into the rat knee joint cavities. Synovial membranes were excised at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 14 days, and histologic, electron microscopic, histochemical (periodic acid Schiff: PAS, toluidine blue), and enzyme histochemical (acid phosphatase: ACP, nonspecific esterase: NSE and endogenous peroxidase) studies were performed. The results are as follows: Carrageenin induced synovial membrane hypertrophy with synovial cell proliferation and granuloma formation. The proliferated synovial lining cells and macrophages in the granulomatous lesion had round to oval nuclei and large, plump cytoplasm with many phagocytotic materials and vacuoles. Electron microscopically, these cells had small number of granular endoplasmic reticulum and many lysosomes, phagosomes and vaculoes. Mitotic figures were observed at early stage of experiment. PAS and toluidine blue stains showed strongly positive reaction in the cytoplasm of the proliferated lining cells and macrophages in granulomatous lesion. ACP and NSE activities were strong positive in the cytoplasm of the proliferated synovial lining cells and macrophages in the granulomatous lesion. But endogenous peroxidase stains were negative in all prolifeative lining cells and macrophages in granulomatous lesion. Conclusively, carrageenin-induced synovitis showed proliferation of synovial lining cells and granuloma formation in deep layer. The macrophages, which consisted of the lesions and have active phagocytic function, were speculated to proliferate by mitosis of superficial synovial A cells and histiocytes in the deep layer of the synovial membrane.