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Feature extraction of medical image using GLCM (GLCM을 이용한 의료영상 특징정보 추출)

  • Park, Yong Sung;Jeong, Su Young;Kim, Wook;Lim, Ilhan;Kang, Joo Hyun;Lim, Sang Moo;Woo, Sang-Keun
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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    • 2017.01a
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    • pp.239-240
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    • 2017
  • 본 연구는 의료영상내 특징정보를 추출 및 평가함으로서 정밀의료 실현 가능성을 확인하고자 하였다. 영상화는 PET/CT 및 MRI 스캐너를 이용하여 암환자의 기능적 정보와 해부학적 정보를 획득하고 관심영역을 설정하였으며 각각의 영상내 특징정보를 추출하였다. 영상내 특징정보는 GLCM을 이용하여 에너지, 대비, 엔트로피, 균질성을 획득하였고, 획득된 영상 데이터에 따른 관심영역 설정 차이를 확인하였다. 영상내 특징 정보는 MRI 영상의 해부학적 정보를 이용한 분석결과에서 엔트로피 및 균질성이 PET 보다 증가 하였고 대비는 감소함을 확인하였다. 추후연구는 다양한 영상내 특징 정보를 획득하고 정밀의료를 위한 기계학습에 활용할 예정이다.

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Combined Effect of Radiation and $7{\beta}$-Hydroxycholeslerol on Human Cervical Cancer Cells in vitro

  • Chae, Sung-Wook;Kang, Kyoung-Ah;Lee, Kyoung-Hwa;Zhang, Rui;Jung, Myung-Sun;Hyun, Jin-Won
    • Environmental Mutagens and Carcinogens
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.104-109
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    • 2005
  • [ $7{\beta}$ ]-Hydroxycholesterol (cholest-5-ene-3, 7-diol, $7{\beta}$-OHC) showed the cytotoxicity on human cervical carcinoma cells (HeLa), $10{\mu}M$ of 50% inhibitory concentration. We evaluated $7{\beta}$-OHC as the possibility of radiation sensitizer. The combination effect of $7{\beta}-OHC\;and\;{\gamma}$-irradiation was measured using colony forming assay and flow cytometer with propidium iodide and $DiOC_6$ stained cells, respectively. The combined treatment of $7{\beta}-OHC\;and\;{\gamma}$-irradiation did not show significant enhancing effects on HeLa cells.

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Induction of Antioxidant Enzymes in Phloroglucinol Treated Cells

  • Kang Kyoung Ah;Lee Kyoung Hwa;Chae Sungwook;Ahzang Rui;Jung Myung Sun;Ham Young Min;Baik Jong Seok;Lee Nam Ho;Hyun Jin Won
    • Environmental Mutagens and Carcinogens
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.129-133
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    • 2005
  • We investigated the cytoprotective effect of phloroglucinol, which was isolated from Ecklonia cava (brown seaweed), against oxidative stress induced cell damage in Chinese hamster lung fibroblast(V79-4) cells. Phloroglucinol was found to scavenge intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by $\gamma-ray$ radiation. In addition, Phloroglucinol inhibited cell damage induced by radiation through scavenging ROS. Phloroglucinol increased the superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activity, Taken together, the results suggest that phloroglucinol protectes V79-4 cells against oxidative damage by enhancing the cellular antioxidant enzymes activity.

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The Effects of Total Variation (TV) Technique for Noise Reduction in Radio-Magnetic X-ray Image: Quantitative Study

  • Seo, Kanghyen;Kim, Seung Hun;Kang, Seong Hyeon;Park, Jongwoon;Lee, Chang Lae;Lee, Youngjin
    • Journal of Magnetics
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.593-598
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    • 2016
  • In order to reduce the amount of noise component in X-ray imaging system, various reduction techniques were frequently used in the field of diagnostic imaging. Although the previous techniques -such as median, Wiener filters and Anscombe noise reduction technique - were able to reduce the noise, the edge information was still damaged. In order to cope with this problem, total variation (TV) noise reduction technique has been developed and researched. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the image quality using normalized noise power spectrum (NNPS) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) through simulations and experiments with respect to the above-mentioned noise reduction techniques. As a result, not only lowest NNPS value but also highest CNR values were acquired using a TV noise reduction technique. In conclusion, the results demonstrated that TV noise reduction technique is proved as the most practical method to ensure accurate denoising in X-ray imaging system.

Analysis of Radiation/Radioactivity-Related Knowledge, Perception and Behaviors of Radiological Technologists (방사선사의 방사선/능에 대한 지식, 인식, 행위 분석)

  • Kim, Jung-Hoon;Ko, Seong-Jin;Kang, Se-Sik;Choi, Seok-Yoon;Kim, Chang-Soo
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.34 no.2
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    • pp.123-129
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    • 2011
  • This study aimed at 1) investigating the perception, knowledge and behaviors of radiological technologists on radiation defence and 2) preparing plans to reduce the unnecessary radiation dose on practician, patients and their caretakers. For data collection, a structured questionnaire was used to survey 225 radiological technologists living in downtown Busan. To analyze the collected data, SPSS/PC+ Win 13 version was used. For verification of differences between groups, one-way ANOVA was conducted. In addition, multiple regression analysis was conducted to analyze the impact of general variables (knowledge, education, age and length of service) in radiation safety management perspective. No differences were found in terms of the knowledge on radiation/radioactivity according to educational background, age and length of service. In the perspective of radiation safety management, the highest figures were found among those in their 40s and higher and those with the education of college graduation and higher. As for the correlation between radiation safety management and knowledge on radiation/radioactivity, positive correlations were found in all cases. In addition, analysis on the impact of general variables in radiation safety management perspective indicated that the perception on radiation safety management was higher as the level of knowledge on radiation/radioactivity was higher. The correct radiation/radioactivity management through practician training was necessary to reduce radiation dose on radiological technologists and patients.

Inhibition of Telomerase Activity in U937 Human Monocytic Leukemia Cells by Compound K, a Ginseng Saponin Metabolite

  • Kang Kyoung-Ah;Lee Kyoung-Hwa;Chae Sung-Wook;Kim Jeong-Ki;Seo Jung-Yeon;Ham Yong-Ho;Lee Kee-Ho;Kim Bum-Joon;Kim Hee-Sun;Kim Dong-Hyun;Hyun Jin Won
    • Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.7-12
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    • 2006
  • Telomerase activation is detected in most cancerous cells; hence, telomerase is a highly selective target for cancer therapy, which plays an important role in the apoptotic process. We have previously reported that the ginseng saponin metabolite, Compound K (20-O-D-glucopyranosyl-20(S)-protopanaxadiol, IH901), inhibits cell proliferation by inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at the $G_1$ phase. The present study investigated the regulation of telomerase activity in Compound K treated U937 cells. Compound K treatment caused a reduction in telomerase activity and down-regulated the human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) gene, resulting in the decreased expressions of its protein, and of the c-Myc and Spl proteins (transcription factors of hTERT). These results indicate that the anticancer activity of Compound K could be mediated by inhibition of the telomerase activity.

Case Analysis of Persistent Vasospasm after Cerebral Artery Aneurysm Rupture by Using Transcranial Color Coded Doppler Ultrasonography (경두개 색조 도플러 초음파검사를 이용한 대뇌동맥 파열 이후 지속적인 혈관 연축 증례 분석)

  • Ji, Myeong-Hoon;Seoung, Youl-Hun
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.44 no.1
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    • pp.15-23
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    • 2021
  • In this case analysis, a patient was diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in a 49-year-old female and showed persistent vasospasm after coil emboilzation in an aneurysm. The patient suffered from persistent vasospasm and performed angioplasty a total of 6 times. Transcranial color coded doppler (TCCD) was performed 12 times to monitor vasospasm. As a result, repetitive cerebral blood flow tests were low cost and safely performed without exposure to invasive radiation through the TCCD, and the repeatability and reproducibility of the test were confirmed with the capabilities of a trained professional radiological technologist.

Cellular Imaging of Gold Nanoparticles Using a Compact Soft X-Ray Microscope (연 X-선 현미경을 이용한 금 나노입자 세포영상)

  • Kwon, Young-Man;Kim, Han-Kyong;Kim, Kyong-Woo;Kim, Sun-Hee;Yin, Hong-Hua;Chon, Kwon-Su;Kang, Sung-Hoon;Park, Seong-Hoon;Juhng, Seon-Kwan;Yoon, Kwon-Ha
    • Applied Microscopy
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    • v.38 no.3
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    • pp.235-243
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    • 2008
  • A compact soft x-ray microscope operated in the 'water window' wavelength region ($2.3{\sim}4.4nm$) was used for observing cells with nano-scale spatial resolution. To obtain cellular imaging captured with colloidal gold nanoparticles using a compact soft x-ray microscope. The colloidal gold nanoparticles showed higher contrast and lower transmission more than 7 times than that of cellular protein on the soft x-ray wavelength region. The structure and thickness of the cell membrane of the Coscinodiscus oculoides (diatome) and red blood cells were seen clearly. The gold nanoparticles within the HT1080 and MDA-MB 231 cells were seen clearly on the soft x-ray microscopy. The gold nanoparticles were aggregated within vesicles by endocytosis.