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The Concurrent Use of Rhus verniciflua Stokes as Complementary Therapy with Second or More Line Regimens on Advanced Non-small-cell Lung Cancer: Case Series

  • Lee, Sang-Hun;Kim, Kyung-Suk;Choi, Won-Cheol;Yoon, Seong-Woo
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • v.30 no.6
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    • pp.112-117
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    • 2009
  • Objective: Rhus verniciflua Stokes (RVS) has anticancer effect confirmed by preclinical studies and historical records. We thus tried to evaluate retrospectively the effect of RVS as a complementary medicine for patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) showing refractory to conventional chemotherapy. Patients and Methods: From June 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, patients with advanced NSCLC who received both the standardized RVS extract and a standard course of second or more line therapy such as pemetrexed ($Alimta^{(R)}$), erlotinib ($Tarceva^{(R)}$), and gefitinib ($Iressa^{(R)}$) were checked. A total of 13 patients were eligible for the final analysis after fulfilling inclusion/exclusion criteria. Time to progression (TTP) of these patients treated with the standardized RVS extract was checked in the aftercare period. Results: Patients received RVS treatment for a median period of 296 (range 84-698) days. The median TTP was 220.5 (range 36-489) days, and three patients (23.1%) had TTP values of 15 more months. No significant side effects from RVS treatment have been observed. Conclusion: The standardized RVS extract might have synergetic effects by assisting apoptosis in advanced NSCLC with concurrent standard therapy agents, since it prolonged TTP without significant adverse effects. This study suggests that the standardized RVS extract is beneficial to patients with chemotherapy-refractory NSCLC. Further clinical trials and preclinical studies are necessary to determine the efficacy and safety of the standardized RVS extract in NSCLC.

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Administrator Privilege Management System Classification of u-City Management Center (u-City 통합운영센터 관리자 권한관리 체계 분류)

  • Yi, Wan-Suck;Go, Woong;Won, Dong-Ho;Yeo, Sang-Soo;Kwak, Jin
    • Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.586-599
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    • 2009
  • Recently, a lot of nations are establish and researches the u-City which ubiquitous technology based city, and u-City Management Center(UMC) is also establish and researches. Technical researches of UMC are increasing. However, administrator privilege management researches for UMC is not enough. If we don't manage to administrator privilege who can access and control all of information in UMC, security problems will be occurs. Therefore, in this paper, analyses of administrator privilege management security problems, and proposed administrator privilege management system classification.

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QUALITATIVE PROPERTIES OF WEAK SOLUTIONS FOR p-LAPLACIAN EQUATIONS WITH NONLOCAL SOURCE AND GRADIENT ABSORPTION

  • Chaouai, Zakariya;El Hachimi, Abderrahmane
    • Bulletin of the Korean Mathematical Society
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    • v.57 no.4
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    • pp.1003-1031
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    • 2020
  • We consider the following Dirichlet initial boundary value problem with a gradient absorption and a nonlocal source $$\frac{{\partial}u}{{\partial}t}-div({\mid}{\nabla}u{\mid}^{p-2}{\nabla}u)={\lambda}u^k{\displaystyle\smashmargin{2}{\int\nolimits_{\Omega}}}u^sdx-{\mu}u^l{\mid}{\nabla}u{\mid}^q$$ in a bounded domain Ω ⊂ ℝN, where p > 1, the parameters k, s, l, q, λ > 0 and µ ≥ 0. Firstly, we establish local existence for weak solutions; the aim of this part is to prove a crucial priori estimate on |∇u|. Then, we give appropriate conditions in order to have existence and uniqueness or nonexistence of a global solution in time. Finally, depending on the choices of the initial data, ranges of the coefficients and exponents and measure of the domain, we show that the non-negative global weak solution, when it exists, must extinct after a finite time.

A Study on BPR and Modeling for Ubiquitous-City Construction Projects - Focused on the application of the Ubiquitous-City Construction laws - (유비쿼터스도시건설사업 BPR 및 모델링 연구 - "유비쿼터스도시의 건설 등에 관한 법률" 적용을 중심으로 -)

  • Lee, Sung-Pyo;Shin, Yong-Jin
    • 한국IT서비스학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.11a
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    • pp.535-540
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    • 2008
  • It is a fact that we are yet to recognize and sense the U-City even though the business of U-City construction has been started many years ago. One of the causes is that UCity was thoughtlessly developed in the industry-centered environment for a tangible achievement, despite of need on more systematic development and organized management. Fortunately, it is expected that the most part of the situation will be solved, since "laws on the construction of the ubiquitous city" for planning, construction and management has been promulgated on March, and U-City project will be systematically promoted by the related laws from now. Therefore, intention of this study is the sustainable development of the U-City by analyzing the previous process and problems of the U-City Construction project of local governments and reengineering U-City construction project process in accordance with new laws, using the BPR methodology.

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Requirement of Protein Kinase C Pathway during progesterone-induced Oocyte Maturation in Amphibian, Rana dybowskii

  • Bandyopadhyay, Jaya;Bandyopadhyay, Arun;Kang, Hae-Mook;Kwon, Hyuk-Bang;Choi, Hueng-Sik
    • Animal cells and systems
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.87-91
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    • 1998
  • The present study investigated the involvement of the phospholipase C (PLC) and protein kinase C (PKC) signaling pathways during progesteroneinduced meiotic maturation in amphibian (Rana dybowskii) oocytes. Prosesterone-induced germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD) of oocytes was significantly inhibited by a PKC inhibitor, staurosporine and a PLC inhibitor, U73122, in a dose-dependent manner. In contrast, U73343, an inactive analogue of U73122, was ineffective in suppressing GVBD. PKC activity in oocytes reached a maximum level at 30 min after progesterone stimulation and this elevated PKC activity was effectively suppressed by U73122 or staurosporine, suggesting that the activation of PKC enzyme is closely linked to PLC signaling during oocyte maturation. In addition, these inhib itors blocked the maturation promoting factor (MPF) activity which appeared in oocytes in response to progesterone, suggesting that PKC activation is an important signal for MPF activity. Therefore, this study demonstrates that the activation of PKC via PLC signaling is directly linked to an intracellular protein kinase cascade related to the appearance of MPF activity during meiotic maturation in amphibian (Rana dybowskii) oocytes.

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SELECTION OF VISIBLE/NIR WAVELENGTHS FOR CHARACTERIZING FECAL AND INGESTA CONTAMINATION OF POULTRY CARCASSES

  • William R.Windham;Park, Bosoon;Kurt C.Lawarece;Douglas P.Smith
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Near Infrared Spectroscopy Conference
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    • 2001.06a
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    • pp.3105-3105
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    • 2001
  • Ingests and fecal contamination on a poultry carcass is a food safety hazard due to potential microbiological contamination. A visible/near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer was used to discriminate among pure ingesta and fecal material, breast skin contaminated with ingesta or fecal material and uncontaminated breast skin. Birds were fed isocaloric diets formulated with either maize, mile, or wheat and soybean meal for protein requirements. Following completion of the feeding period (14 days), the birds were humanely processed and eviscerated to obtain ingests from the crop or proventriculus and feces from the duodenum, ceca, and colon portion of the digestive tract. Pure feces and ingesta, breast skin, and contaminated breast skin were scanned from 400 to 2500 nm and analyzed from 400 to 900 nm. Principal component analysis (PCA) of reflectance spectra was used to discriminate between contaminates and uncontaminated breast skin. Results indicate that visible (400 to 760 nm) and NIR 760-900 nm spectra can detect contaminates. From PCA analysis, key wavelengths were identified for discrimination of uncontaminated skin from contaminates based the evaluation of loadings weights.

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Insulin Releasing Polymers for Treatment of Diabetes

  • Kim, S.W.;T. Okano;L.A. Seminoff;Jeong, Seo-Young
    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.113-116
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    • 1986
  • We investigated the structural geometry of thirty-eight Korean femurs. The purpose of this study is to identify major geometrical differences between Korean femurs 3nd others that we believe belong to Caucasians so that we would be able to get insights into the femoral component design that fits Asians including Koreans. We utilized computerized tomography (CT) images of femurs extracted from cadavers. The CT images were transformed into bitmap data by using a film scanner, and then analyzed by using a commercially available software called Image v.1.0 and a Macintosh IIci computer.The resulting data were compared with already published data. The major results show that the geometry of the Korean femurs is significantly different from that of Caucasians: (1) the anteversion angle and the canal flare index are greater by the amount of approximately 8˚ and 0.5, respectively, (2) the shape of the isthmus cross section is more round, and (3) the distance between the teaser trochanter and the proximal border of the isthmus is shelter by about 15 mm. The results suggested that the femoral component suitable for Asians should be different from the currently-used components designed and manufactured mostly by European or American companies.

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Variation in Fucoidan Contents and Monosaccharide Compositions of Korean Undaria pinnatifida (Harvey) Suringar (Phaeophyta)

  • Lee, Yoo-Kyung;Lim, Dong-Jung;Lee, Yoon-Hee;Park, Yong-Il
    • ALGAE
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.157-160
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    • 2006
  • Three different forms of Undaria pinnatifida, the southern form (U. pinnatifida f. typica), the northern form (U. pinnatifida f. distans), and Samcheok form (recently cultivated strain), were examined for the contents and compositions of fucoidans. Fucoidans were extracted from the dried edible portions of three forms of U. pinnatifida in low pH condition, mainly by ethanol precipitation and CaCl2 treatment. It was shown that Samcheok form contains 1.8 and 3.5 times more fucoidans than the northern and the southern forms, respectively. The monosaccharide compositions of individual fucoidans were also varied. The fucoidans from the southern and the northern forms were shown to be composed of mainly fucose and galactose with the molar percentage ratios of 83.5%:16.5% and 87.4%:12.6%, respectively, indicating that these are F-type fucoidans. The fucoidan from Samcheok form, however, consisted of fucose (62.7%), galactose (32.9%), and small amount of glucose (4.4%). The results of this study showed that both amount and monosaccharide compositions of fucoidans are variable depending on U. pinnatifida forms.

Wireless Sensor Network System Power Supply Test-bed Implementation using Wireless Power Transmission for Self-sustainability Support (자기유지지원을 위한 무선에너지전송기반 무선센서네트워크 전원공급 테스트베드 구현)

  • Lee, Sang-Shin;Song, Min-Hwan;Ryu, Min-Woo;Won, Kwang-Ho;Kim, Joong-Hwan
    • Proceedings of the KAIS Fall Conference
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    • 2011.05a
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    • pp.416-420
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    • 2011
  • 무선센서네트워크 시스템의 확산에 가장 큰 장애물인 한정된 전원으로 동작하는 특성에 따라 주기적인 배터리 교체에 소요되는 비용이다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위하여 원격지에서 에너지를 무선으로 공급하는 자기유지 지원 기술이 연구되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 무선에너지전송을 통해 무선센서네트워크 노드에 에너지를 전송하는 환경을 구축하고 환경에 따라 에너지 수신의 결과를 측정하는 테스트베드를 구축하였다. 구축된 테스트베드는 Powercast사의 915MHz 대역에서 3W EIRP (Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power) 에너지 송신장치, RF (Radio Frequency) 에너지 획득 모듈 그리고 TI사의 CC2530기반의 무선센서네트워크 노드로 구성되어있다. 또한 수신된 에너지의 양을 측정하고 기록하는 LabView기반의 모니터링 시스템이 구현되었다. 구현된 테스트베드는 다양한 환경에서 RF를 기반의 무선에너지전송을 통한 자기유지(Self-sustainable) 시스템의 전원공급 상태를 모니터링에 활용될 수 있다.

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Study on the Latest Trends of u-Health and Relations of Medical Technologist

  • Sung, Hyun-Ho;An, Yong-Ho;Lee, Dong-Beom;Kim, Sang-Won;Park, Chang-Eun
    • Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science
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    • v.44 no.4
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    • pp.178-183
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    • 2012
  • We investigated the latest trend of u-Health and relations with clinical technologist. Since 2000, Korea has become an aging society. Korea will become an aged society by 2018, and it is expected to enter the ultra-high aged society by 2026. Increase in over 65 years population means that the desire of medical service and care demand for the elderly is greatly required. In addition, many predicted Korean national health insurance would falter financially. Medical suppression policies and regulations are also amended continuously. U-Health based on the IT industry and development of related technologies and industries contains the variety concepts of telemedicine, telehealth, e-health, u-healthcare and POCT. Especially, the use of POCT supplied quick clinical examination is extending steadily in medical center and hospital, which will generate the field friction between nurses and medical technologists. In the transition situation from provider-centric service to consumer-driven health care system, this study recommended the principal role and correspondence of clinical laboratory workers and offered information about changes in healthcare market and the basic concept of expert system, measurement and the diagnosis principle to clinical technicians throughout the investigation of the recent research and government policy trends.

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