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Analysis of midpalatal miniscrew-assisted maxillary molar distalization patterns with simultaneous use of fixed appliances: A preliminary study

  • Mah, Su-Jung;Kim, Ji-Eun;Ahn, Eun Jin;Nam, Jong-Hyun;Kim, Ji-Young;Kang, Yoon-Goo
    • The korean journal of orthodontics
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    • v.46 no.1
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    • pp.55-61
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    • 2016
  • Skeletal anchorage-assisted upper molar distalization has become one of the standard treatment modalities for the correction of Class II malocclusion. The purpose of this study was to analyze maxillary molar movement patterns according to appliance design, with the simultaneous use of buccal fixed orthodontic appliances. The authors devised two distinct types of midpalatal miniscrew-assisted maxillary molar distalizers, a lingual arch type and a pendulum type. Fourteen patients treated with one of the two types of distalizers were enrolled in the study, and the patterns of tooth movement associated with each type were compared. Pre- and post-treatment lateral cephalograms were analyzed. The lingual arch type was associated with relatively bodily upper molar distalization, while the pendulum type was associated with distal tipping with intrusion of the upper molar. Clinicians should be aware of the expected tooth movement associated with each appliance design. Further well designed studies with larger sample sizes are required.

A Case Report of Atopic dermatitis treated by Gamchosasim-tang based on Shanghanlun provisions (『상한론(傷寒論)』 변병진단체계(辨病診斷體系)에 근거하여 감초사심탕(甘草瀉心湯)을 투여한 대양병(大陽病) 결흉(結胸) 아토피 피부염 치험 1례)

  • Lee, Sung-Jun;Ryu, Hee-Chang
    • 대한상한금궤의학회지
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.71-78
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    • 2014
  • Objective : This study reports the effect of Gamchosasim-tang on atopic dermatitis. Methods : According to shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system, We diagnosed Taeyang-byung kyeolhyung. The symptoms of atopic dermatitis were worsen when the patient had bad sleeping habits by stress(心煩不得安). So the patient treated with Gamchosasim-tang for 3 months. The severity of atopic dermatitis was evaluated by SCORAD index, EASI and pictures. Results : After the treatment, SCORAD index and EASI decreased $75.9{\rightarrow}27.9$, $19{\rightarrow}5.7$ each. And sleeping habits also improved. Conclusions : Gamchosasim-tang improved the symptoms of atopic dermatitis on this study. Although Gamchosasim-tang is not an usual treatment for atopic dermatitis, we could prescribe the medicine due to shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system. And Further research would be needed the relation between bad sleeping habits cased by stress(心煩不得安) and Gamchosasim-tang.

Effects of Trichostatin A on In vitro Development of Porcine Embryos Derived from Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer

  • Jeong, Yeon Ik;Park, Chi Hun;Kim, Huen Suk;Jeong, Yeon Woo;Lee, Jong Yun;Park, Sun Woo;Lee, Se Yeong;Hyun, Sang Hwan;Kim, Yeun Wook;Shin, Taeyoung;Hwang, Woo Suk
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.26 no.12
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    • pp.1680-1688
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    • 2013
  • Many different approaches have been developed to improve the efficiency of animal cloning by somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), one of which is to modify histone acetylation levels using histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi) such as trichostatin A (TSA). In the present study, we examined the effect of TSA on in vitro development of porcine embryos derived from SCNT. We found that TSA treatment (50 nM) for 24 h following oocyte activation improved blastocyst formation rates (to 22.0%) compared with 8.9% in the non-treatment group and total cell number of the blastocysts for determining embryo quality also increased significantly ($88.9{\rightarrow}114.4$). Changes in histone acetylation levels as a result of TSA treatment were examined using indirect immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy scanning. Results showed that the histone acetylation level in TSA-treated embryos was higher than that in controls at both acetylated histone H3 lysine 9 (AcH3K9) and acetylated histone H4 lysine 12 (AcH4K12). Next, we compared the expression patterns of seven genes (OCT4, ID1; the pluripotent genes, H19, NNAT, PEG1; the imprinting genes, cytokeratin 8 and 18; the trophoblast marker genes). The SCNT blastocysts both with and without TSA treatment showed lower levels of OCT4, ID1, cytokeratin 8 and 18 than those of the in vivo blastocysts. In the case of the imprinting genes H19 and NNAT, except PEG1, the SCNT blastocysts both with and without TSA treatment showed higher levels than those of the in vivo blastocysts. Although the gene expression patterns between cloned blastocysts and their in vivo counterparts were different regardless of TSA treatment, it appears that several genes in NT blastocysts after TSA treatment showed a slight tendency toward expression patterns of in vivo blastocysts. Our results suggest that TSA treatment may improve preimplantation porcine embryo development following SCNT.

Heat Treatment of Carbonized Photoresist Mask with Ammonia for Epitaxial Lateral Overgrowth of a-plane GaN on R-plane Sapphire

  • Kim, Dae-sik;Kwon, Jun-hyuck;Jhin, Junggeun;Byun, Dongjin
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.208-213
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    • 2018
  • Epitaxial ($11{\bar{2}}0$) a-plane GaN films were grown on a ($1{\bar{1}}02$) R-plane sapphire substrate with photoresist (PR) masks using metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). The PR mask with striped patterns was prepared using an ex-situ lithography process, whereas carbonization and heat treatment of the PR mask were carried out using an in-situ MOCVD. The heat treatment of the PR mask was continuously conducted in ambient $H_2/NH_3$ mixture gas at $1140^{\circ}C$ after carbonization by the pyrolysis in ambient $H_2$ at $1100^{\circ}C$. As the time of the heat treatment progressed, the striped patterns of the carbonized PR mask shrank. The heat treatment of the carbonized PR mask facilitated epitaxial lateral overgrowth (ELO) of a-plane GaN films without carbon contamination on the R-plane sapphire substrate. Thhe surface morphology of a-plane GaN films was investigated by scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy. The structural characteristics of a-plane GaN films on an R-plane sapphire substrate were evaluated by ${\omega}-2{\theta}$ high-resolution X-ray diffraction. The a-plane GaN films were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) to determine carbon contamination from carbonized PR masks in the GaN film bulk. After $Ar^+$ ion etching, XPS spectra indicated that carbon contamination exists only in the surface region. Finally, the heat treatment of carbonized PR masks was used to grow high-quality a-plane GaN films without carbon contamination. This approach showed the promising potential of the ELO process by using a PR mask.

In Vivo and Ex Vivo Skin Reactions after Multiple Pulses of 1,064-nm, Microlens Array-type, Picosecond Laser Treatment

  • Lyu, Herin;Park, Jinyoung;Lee, Hee Chul;Lee, Sang Ju;Kim, Young Koo;Cho, Sung Bin
    • Medical Lasers
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.142-149
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    • 2020
  • Background and Objectives A picosecond-domain laser treatment using a microlens array (MLA) or a diffractive optical element elicits therapeutic micro-injury zones in the skin. This study examined the patterns of tissue reactions after delivering multiple pulses of 1,064-nm, MLA-type, picosecond neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser treatment. Materials and Methods Multiple pulses of picosecond laser treatment were delivered to ex vivo human or brown micropig skin and analyzed histopathologically. A high-speed cinematographic study was performed to visualize the multiple pulses of picosecond laser energy-induced skin reactions in in vivo human skin. Results In the ex vivo human skin, a picosecond laser treatment at a fluence of 0.3 J/cm2 over 100 non-stacking passes generated multiple lesions of thermally-initiated laser-induced optical breakdown (TI-LIOB) in the epidermis and dermis. In the ex vivo micropig skin, stacking pulses of 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 at a fluence of 0.3 J/cm2 generated distinct round to oval zones of tissue coagulation in the mid to lower dermis. High-speed cinematography captured various patterns of twinkling, micro-spot reactions on the skin surface over 100 stacked pulses of a picosecond laser treatment. Conclusion Multiple pulses of 1,064-nm, MLA-type, picosecond laser treatment elicit marked TI-LIOB reactions in the epidermis and areas of round to oval thermal coagulation in the mid to deep dermis.

Epilepsy and Sleep (간질과 수면)

  • Lee, Il-Keun
    • Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.14-17
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    • 2002
  • Epilepsy is a paroxysmal disorder caused by abnormal electrical discharges of the brain. As it is characterized by episodic seizures with intervening normal neurological states, some temporal patterns of seizure attacks can be traced. Sleep and wakefulness patterns are one of several factors influencing seizure occurrence. In this article, physiological and pathological influences of sleep on the seizure phenomenon were reviewed. Understanding this relationship between sleep and epilepsy might lead to better understanding of sleep and epilepsy themselves, thus leading to better diagnosis and treatment of each disease.

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Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Pinus rigida on Protein and Isozyme patterns during Radish Germination (리기다소나무의 수용추출액이 무 종자의 발아과정에서 단백질과 동위효소 패턴에 미치는 영향)

  • 김용옥;이호준
    • The Korean Journal of Ecology
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.771-777
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    • 1998
  • Aqueous extracts of Pinus rigida changed the electrophoretic patterns of total proteins and of hydrolytic enzymes such as peroxidase, esterase and amylase during the germination of radish (Raphanus sativus var. hortensis for. acanthiformis). When the extract treatment was finished, at the late stage of radish germination, aqueous extracts of P. rigida had suppressed the expression of 24 KD and 60 KD proteins. the extract induced new isozyme bands, indicating concomitant activity of peroxidases, esterase activities were stimulated in the cathodic region. The activity of amylase was enhanced by the extract.

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Effect of a Multi-Step Gap-Filling Process to Improve Adhesion between Low-K Films and Metal Patterns

  • Lee, Woojin;Kim, Tae Hyung;Choa, Yong-Ho
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.26 no.8
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    • pp.427-429
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    • 2016
  • A multi-step deposition process for the gap-filling of submicrometer trenches using dimethyldimethoxysilane (DMDMOS), $(CH_3)_2Si(OCH_3)_2$, and $C_xH_yO_z$ by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) is presented. The multi-step process consisted of pre-treatment, deposition, and post-treatment in each deposition step. We obtained low-k films with superior gap-filling properties on the trench patterns without voids or delamination. The newly developed technique for the gap-filling of submicrometer features will have a great impact on inter metal dielectric (IMD) and shallow trench isolation (STI) processes for the next generation of microelectronic devices. Moreover, this bottom up gap-fill mode is expected to be universally for other chemical vapor deposition systems.

Patterning of high resolution metal electrodes using selective surface treatment and dip casting for printed electronics (선택적 표면처리와 딥코팅 방법을 이용한 고해상도 금속 패턴 형성연구)

  • Kim, Yong-Hoon;Eom, You-Hyun;Park, Sung-Kyu;Oh, Min-Seok;Kang, Jung-Won;Han, Jeong-In
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2009.07a
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    • pp.1340_1341
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    • 2009
  • In this report, high-resolution metal electrode patterning is demonstrated by using selective surface treatment and dip casting for low-cost printed electronic applications. On hydrophobic octadecyltrichlorosilane treated $SiO_2$ surface, deep UV irradiation was performed through a patterned quartz photomask to selectively control the surface energy of the $SiO_2$ layer. The deep UV irradiated region becomes hydrophilic and by dipping into Ag nano-ink, Ag patterns were formed on the surface. Using this patterning technique, line patterns and dot arrays having less than $10{\mu}m$ pitch were fabricated.

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A Case Report of VulvoVaginal Candidiasis treated by Dahuanghuanglianxiexin-tang based on Shanghanlun provisions (『상한론(傷寒論)』 변병진단체계(辨病診斷體系)에 근거하여 대황황련사심탕(大黃黃蓮瀉心湯)을 투여한 칸디다성 질염 치험 1례)

  • Choi, Ju-Young
    • 대한상한금궤의학회지
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.53-63
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    • 2015
  • Objective : This case report show the effect of Dahuanghuanglianxiexin-tang on VulvoVaginal Candidiasis. Methods : According to disease pattern identification diagnostic system based on shanghanlun provisions, The author diagnosed Taeyang-byung kyeolhyung. The symptoms of VulvoVaginal Candidiasis were worsen when the patient had long sitting position and digestive problems. Therefore the patient treated with Dahuanghuanglianxiexin-tang for 3 months. The severity of Candida Vaginitis was evaluated by patient's subjective statements(Vaginal pruritus, Vaginal secretion, Burning sensation). Results : After the treatment, Level of syptoms decreased from Severe to Trace and Eliminated. Conclusions : Dahuanghuanglianxiexin-tang improved the symptoms of VulvoVaginal Candidiasis on this study. Although Dahuanghuanglianxiexin-tang is not an usual treatment for VulvoVaginal Candidiasis, the author could prescribe the medicine due to shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system.