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Shah SA, Yoon GH, Chung SS, Abid MN, Kim TH, Lee HY, Kim MO. Osmotin reduced amyloid beta (Aβ) burden by inhibiting SREBP2 expression in APP/PS1 mice. Mol Psychiatry 2017; 22:323. [PMID: 28220046 DOI: 10.1038/mp.2017.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Lee HY, Yang KH, Choi BH, Park YM, Yoon KT, Ryu JH, Chu CW. Complete Regression of Recurrent Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Liver Transplantation in Response to Sorafenib Treatment: A Case Report. Transplant Proc 2016; 48:247-50. [PMID: 26915876 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2015] [Revised: 10/29/2015] [Accepted: 11/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Liver transplantation is a potentially curative treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma. However, patients with recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation have few treatment options and local treatment may not be feasible. Sorafenib, an orally active multikinase inhibitor approved for the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, significantly improves progression-free and overall survival. However, only a few studies have evaluated the efficacy of sorafenib in patients with recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma following liver transplantation. Here, we report a case of a patient with recurrent advanced hepatocellular carcinoma after living donor liver transplantation who achieved complete remission in response to sorafenib treatment. The patient has survived for more than 4 years post-transplantation.
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Tham WY, Koh HY, Lee HY. Spectrum of dermatological conditions seen in the intensive care unit. Clin Exp Dermatol 2016; 41:920-921. [PMID: 27790735 DOI: 10.1111/ced.12901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Heng YK, Lee HY, Roujeau JC. Epidermal necrolysis: 60 years of errors and advances. Br J Dermatol 2016; 173:1250-4. [PMID: 26769645 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.13989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare conditions characterized by extensive epidermal detachment and mucositis. Both are associated with a high mortality rate and significant long-term morbidity. Since the initial report introducing the term TEN in 1956, diagnosis of the condition has been fraught with difficulties that continue to exist today. The terms 'erythema multiforme major' (EMM) and SJS, and their relationship to TEN have also been confusing to clinicians. It is now recognized that EMM is a different entity from SJS and TEN in terms of demographics, causality and severity. SJS and TEN represent a continuum of disease, and differ only by the extent of epidermal detachment and therefore severity. The term 'epidermal necrolysis' (EN) is used in this article to describe the spectrum of disease that includes SJS and TEN. Important advances in understanding the pathomechanism and treatment of EN have been made over the years. These include the recognition of human leucocyte antigen (HLA) associations (e.g. HLA-B*1502 with carbamazepine-induced TEN) and understanding of the pathogenic roles of drug-specific cytotoxic T cells and granulysin. It was previously believed that widespread keratinocyte death in EN is predominantly mediated by soluble Fas-ligand and that intravenous immunoglobulin therapy is useful in blocking this mechanism with resultant survival benefits. Further studies have since proven these theories to be incorrect. This short review describes the key advances in the terminology, classification, causality and treatment of EN, and identifies future priorities and challenges in the understanding and management of this condition.
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Ban GY, Cho K, Kim SH, Yoon MK, Kim JH, Lee HY, Shin YS, Ye YM, Cho JY, Park HS. Metabolomic analysis identifies potential diagnostic biomarkers for aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease. Clin Exp Allergy 2016; 47:37-47. [PMID: 27533637 DOI: 10.1111/cea.12797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Revised: 06/13/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND To date, there has been no reliable in vitro test to diagnose aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). OBJECTIVE To investigate potential diagnostic biomarkers for AERD using metabolomic analysis. METHODS An untargeted profile of serum from asthmatics in the first cohort (group 1) comprising 45 AERD, 44 patients with aspirin-tolerant asthma (ATA), and 28 normal controls was developed using the ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC)/Q-ToF MS system. Metabolites that discriminate AERD from ATA were quantified in both serum and urine, which were collected before (baseline) and after the lysine-aspirin bronchoprovocation test (Lys-ASA BPT). The serum metabolites were validated in the second cohort (group 2) comprising 50 patients with AERD and 50 patients with ATA. RESULTS A clear discrimination of metabolomes was found between patients with AERD and ATA. In group 1, serum levels of LTE4 and LTE4 /PGF2 α ratio before and after the Lys-ASA BPT were significantly higher in patients with AERD than in patients with ATA (P < 0.05 for each), and urine baseline levels of these two metabolites were significantly higher in patients with AERD. Significant differences of serum metabolite levels between patients with AERD and ATA were replicated in group 2 (P < 0.05 for each). Moreover, serum baseline levels of LTE4 and LTE4 /PGF2 α ratio discriminated AERD from ATA with 70.5%/71.6% sensitivity and 41.5%/62.8% specificity, respectively (AUC = 0.649 and 0.732, respectively P < 0.001 for each). Urine baseline LTE4 levels were significantly correlated with the fall in FEV1 % after the Lys-ASA BPT in patients with AERD (P = 0.008, r = 0.463). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Serum metabolite level of LTE4 and LTE4 /PGF2 α ratio was identified as potential in vitro diagnostic biomarkers for AERD using the UHPLC/Q-ToF MS system, which were closely associated with major pathogenetic mechanisms underlying AERD.
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Lee HY, Shen MX, Lim YL, Tay YK, Chan MMF, Pang SM, Xiao ZW, Ang SB, Ren EC. Increased risk of strontium ranelate-related SJS/TEN is associated with HLA. Osteoporos Int 2016; 27:2577-83. [PMID: 27003892 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-016-3568-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Accepted: 03/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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UNLABELLED Severe adverse drug reactions (ADR) of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) in some patients receiving strontium ranelate have been reported, but the risk factors are unclear. We show that HLA-A*33:03 and B*58:01 are significantly associated with patients who developed SJS/TEN; and provide the first evidence that genetic risk factors are involved in strontium ranelate-associated SJS/TEN. INTRODUCTION In this study, HLA as a genetic risk factor was assessed among osteoporotic patients prescribed with strontium ranelate that developed severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions (SCARs) compared with those who were tolerant. METHODS Genomic DNA isolated from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of patients was HLA typed using sequencing-based typing method to determine their HLA profiles. RESULTS Osteoporotic patients who are currently on strontium ranelate were enrolled in the study (n = 76). Tolerant controls were defined as patients who received strontium ranelate for a minimum of 3 months (range 3 months to 8 years) with no reports of any cutaneous reactions as these reactions usually occur within the first 12 weeks after starting treatment. Retrospective cases of SJS/TEN were also identified (n = 5). The majority of the accrued samples were of Han Chinese descent: controls (n = 72) and cases (n = 4). All cases and controls were genotyped at four HLA genes, namely HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C, and HLA-DRB1. In comparing the samples of Han Chinese descent (72 controls and 4 cases), we found significant associations with HLA-A*33:03 (p = 0.002) and HLA-B*58:01 (p = 0.023). There was no significant association with any HLA-C or HLA-DRB1 alleles. CONCLUSIONS This study reveals that the occurrence of SJS/TEN in Han Chinese patients receiving strontium ranelate is HLA associated. This has important clinical implications for understanding the underlying mechanisms for this ADR as well as evaluating the potential role of genetic pre-screening for osteoporotic patients who may be prescribed strontium ranelate.
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Yang H, Gil Y, Kim S, Bang J, Choi H, Lee HY. From the brachial plexus to the hand, multiple connections between the median and ulnar nerves may serve as bypass routes for nerve fibres. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2016; 41:648-56. [PMID: 26763269 DOI: 10.1177/1753193415622760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Axons from the median and ulnar nerves can pass to each other through aberrant connections between them. Multiple interconnections between the nerves may provide a detour route for nerve fibres going to the hand. We investigated the incidence of variations and the associations between them in 90 cadaveric upper limbs. In 91% of upper limbs, one to five variations were found, with several statistically significant associations. The contribution of the C8 nerve to the lateral cord was positively associated with an accessory contribution of the lateral cord to the ulnar nerve. The latter variation showed positive association with the occurrence of any of the variations in the hand itself. Ulnar innervation of the superficial head of the flexor pollicis brevis was positively associated with the Riche-Cannieu communication. The co-existence of the variations and their associations may be the explanation for unusual clinical findings related to median and ulnar conduction, which appear contrary to anatomical knowledge.
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Park HK, Ahn HS, Yoon SJ, Lee HY, Hong JM, Lee SW, Hann HJ. Comparing Risk-adjusted Hospital Mortality for CABG and AMI Patients. J Int Med Res 2016; 33:425-33. [PMID: 16104446 DOI: 10.1177/147323000503300408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The objectives of this study were to compare the risk-adjusted mortality of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients simultaneously in six hospitals in Seoul, Korea, and to investigate the relationship between these performance measures by developing a predictive model of mortality. The medical records of 749 AMI and 564 CABG patients were reviewed. A predictive model was developed using logistic regression, including 170 variables selected as risk factors for risk adjustment. The validity of our predictive model was demonstrated to be within an acceptable range. The results showed that one hospital with a significantly low AMI mortality rate also had a low CABG mortality rate, while another hospital with a significantly high AMI mortality rate also had a high CABG mortality rate. Our results implied that hospitals providing good-quality medical management of coronary artery disease also provided a good-quality surgical service.
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Creamer D, Walsh SA, Dziewulski P, Exton LS, Lee HY, Dart JKG, Setterfield J, Bunker CB, Ardern-Jones MR, Watson KMT, Wong GAE, Philippidou M, Vercueil A, Martin RV, Williams G, Shah M, Brown D, Williams P, Mohd Mustapa MF, Smith CH. UK guidelines for the management of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis in adults 2016 (print summary - Full guidelines available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2016.01.034). J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2016; 69:736-741. [PMID: 27216885 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2016.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Celhar T, Pereira-Lopes S, Thornhill SI, Lee HY, Dhillon MK, Poidinger M, Connolly JE, Lim LHK, Biswas SK, Fairhurst AM. TLR7 and TLR9 ligands regulate antigen presentation by macrophages. Int Immunol 2016; 28:223-32. [PMID: 26567289 PMCID: PMC4888346 DOI: 10.1093/intimm/dxv066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The toll-like receptors (TLRs) are important innate receptors recognizing potentially pathogenic material. However, they also play a significant role in the development of Alzheimer's disease, cancer, autoimmunity and the susceptibility to viral infections. Macrophages are essential for an effective immune response to foreign material and the resolution of inflammation. In these studies, we examined the impact of different TLR ligands on macrophage cell function. We demonstrate that stimulation of all TLRs tested increases the phagocytosis of apoptotic cells by macrophages. TLR7 and TLR9 ligation decreased the levels of the surface co-expression molecules CD86 and MHCII, which was associated with a concomitant reduction in antigen presentation and proliferation of T cells. This down-regulation in macrophage function was not due to an increase in cell death. In fact, exposure to TLR7 or TLR9 ligands promoted cell viability for up to 9 days, in contrast to TLR3 or TLR4. Additionally, macrophages exposed to TLR7/TLR9 ligands had a significantly lower ratio of Il-12/Il-10 mRNA expression compared with those treated with the TLR4 ligand, LPS. Taken together, these data demonstrate that TLR7/TLR9 ligands push the macrophage into a phagocytic long-lived cell, with a decreased capacity of antigen presentation and reminiscent of the M2 polarized state.
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Lee HY, Le C, Ghebre R, Yee D. Abstract P3-08-03: Mobile phone multimedia messaging intervention for breast cancer screening. Cancer Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs15-p3-08-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background. Korean American women have one of the highest breast cancer mortality rates and lowest breast cancer screening rates among American women. In response to the need to enhance breast cancer screening, this study aims to develop and test a 7-day mobile phone application (app)-based Mammogram (mMammogram) intervention designed to promote breast cancer screening among Korean American women. To date, mobile app technology has not been used for mammogram promotion.
Methods. Using FBM Model, we developed a mammogram intervention designed to increase knowledge of breast cancer screening, intent to receive mammogram, and the receipt of a mammogram. A series of focus groups were conducted to inform the development of the intervention. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with baseline, one week post-intervention, and 6-month follow-up testing among 120 Korean American women who were aged 40 and older and had not had mammograms within the last 2 years. The intervention group (60) received an individually and culturally tailored text messages via mobile app with health navigation services. The control group (60) received a brochure including information on breast cancer, screening guidelines, and a list of clinics that offer low-cost or free mammography without health navigation services.
Results. At one week post-test, statistically significant between-group differences were found; intervention subjects reported higher scores of knowledge in breast cancer and screening guideline than subjects in control group (mean differences: 1.70, p < 0.05). No statistical between group differences identified in intention to receive screening. However, significant between-group difference was found in the receipt of mammogram at 6-month follow-up test; 40.0% (24/60) of the intervention group received mammograms whereas 25.0% (15/60) of the brochure group received mammograms after intervention (p < 0.05). 100% of the participants expressed satisfaction with the intervention and 98.3% reported that they would recommend the program to their friends.
Conclusions. This study provides evidence of the effectiveness and feasibility of the mammogram intervention with health navigation services in promoting breast cancer screening. Mobile application-based intervention is a promising tool to increase both knowledge and receipt of mammograms. Given the widespread usage of mobile phone among minority populations, a mobile phone-based health intervention could be an effective method of reaching hard-to-recruit populations with high breast cancer burden, using individually tailored messages that cover broad content areas and overcome restrictions to place and time of delivery.
Citation Format: Lee HY, Le C, Ghebre R, Yee D. Mobile phone multimedia messaging intervention for breast cancer screening. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: 2015 Dec 8-12; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2016;76(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P3-08-03.
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Nam HY, Lee HY, Park GC. Impact of co-existent thyroiditis on clinical outcome in papillary thyroid carcinoma with high preoperative serum antithyroglobulin antibody: a retrospective cohort study. Clin Otolaryngol 2016; 41:358-64. [PMID: 26283460 DOI: 10.1111/coa.12520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of co-existent chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (CLT) on changes in serum antithyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) and clinical outcome in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) patients with high preoperative serum TgAb. DESIGN A retrospective cohort study. SETTING University teaching hospital. PARTICIPANTS Thirty-seven PTC patients with high preoperative serum TgAb level (≥100 U/mL) were evaluated. All patients underwent total thyroidectomy followed by high-dose I-131 ablation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Per cent changes of TgAb between pre-treatment and post-treatment, and disease-free survival were calculated. RESULTS Twenty-two patients (59.5%) had co-existent CLT, and seven had residual/recurrent tumours. There was a higher proportion of females among the patients with CLT compared to those without CLT (95.5% versus 66.7%; P = 0.0306). There were trends towards more aggressive pathologies, such as tumour size, extrathyroidal extension, surgical margin and lymph node stage, in PTC without CLT than in that with co-existent CLT. Pre-treatment and post-treatment TgAb were all higher in PTC with co-existent CLT. But, per cent changes of TgAb between pre-treatment and post-treatment were no significant difference between PTC with and without CLT (P < 0.05). Patients with co-existent CLT showed a significantly lower residual/recurrent tumour rate than those without CLT (4.5% versus 40%; P = 0.0113). CONCLUSION Residual/recurrent tumour rate was lower in PTC patients with co-existent CLT than in those without CLT.
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Lee HY, Choi YJ, Choi HJ, Choi MS, Chang DS, Kim AY, Cho CS. Metabolic Syndrome Is not an Independent Risk Factor for Hearing Impairment. J Nutr Health Aging 2016; 20:816-824. [PMID: 27709230 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-015-0647-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the association between metabolic syndrome (MS) and hearing impairment (HI) using nationally representative data from Korean adults. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS A total of 16,799 subjects (≥19 years old; 7,170 men and 9,629 women) who underwent pure tone audiometry testing were included in the analysis. Data were obtained from the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2010-2012). Subjects were divided into two groups according to the presence of MS. RESULTS Among the subjects with MS, 47% had HI. Logistic regression analysis revealed that MS was not an independent risk factor for HI, although increased fasting plasma glucose (OR 1·4, 95% CI: 1·1-1·8) was independently associated with HI. In addition, older age, male sex, very low body mass index (≤17·5 kg/m2), lower education level, smoking history, and occupational noise exposure were independently associated with HI. For low-frequency HI, independent risk factors included older age, lower educational level, lower economic status, and very low BMI (≤17·5 kg/m2). For high-frequency HI, independent risk factors included older age, male sex, lower educational level, lower economic status, increased blood pressure, lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and smoking history. CONCLUSIONS MS itself was not an independent risk factor for HI, and, among the individual metabolic components, only increased fasting plasma glucose was independently associated with HI.
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Lee HY, Biswas D, Ahn J. In-Vitro Adhesion and Invasion Properties of Salmonella Typhimurium Competing with Bacteriophage in Epithelial Cells and Chicken Macrophages. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2015. [DOI: 10.1590/1516-635x1704427-432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Abeyrathne EDNS, Lee HY, Jo C, Suh JW, Ahn DU. Enzymatic hydrolysis of ovomucoid and the functional properties of its hydrolysates. Poult Sci 2015. [PMID: 26195809 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pev196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Ovomucoid is well known as a "trypsin inhibitor" and is considered to be the main food allergen in egg. However, the negative functions of ovomucoid can be eliminated if the protein is cut into small peptides. The objectives of this study were to hydrolyze ovomucoid using various enzyme combinations, and compare the functional properties of the hydrolysates. Purified ovomucoid was dissolved in distilled water (20 mg/mL) and treated with 1% of pepsin, α-chymotrypsin, papain, and alcalase, singly or in combinations. Sodium sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide (SDS-PAGE) results of the hydrolysates indicated that pepsin (OMP), alcalase (OMAl), alcalase+trypsin (OMAlTr), and alcalase+papain (OMAlPa) treatments best hydrolyzed the ovomucoid, and the 4 treatments were selected to determine their functional characteristics. Among the 4 enzyme treatments, hydrolysate from OMAlTr showed the highest iron-chelating and antioxidant activities, while OMP showed higher ACE-inhibitory activity, but lower Fe-chelating activity than the other treatments. However, no difference in the copper-chelating activity among the treatments was found. MS/MS analysis identified numerous peptides from the hydrolysates of OMAlPa and OMAlTr, and majority of the peptides produced were <2 kDa. Pepsin treatment (OMP), however, hydrolyzed ovomucoid almost completely and produced only amino acid monomers, di- and tri-peptides. The ACE-inhibitory, antioxidant and iron-chelating activities of the enzyme hydrolysates were not consistent with the number and size of peptides in the hydrolysates, but we do not have information about the quantity of each peptide present in the hydrolysates at this point.
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Ohshima S, Kobayashi S, Yamamoto S, Nagasaki K, Mizuuchi T, Kado S, Okada H, Minami T, Lee HY, Zang L, Kenmochi N, Kasajima K, Ohtani Y, Shi N, Nagae Y, Konoshima S, Sano F. Highly time-resolved evaluation technique of instantaneous amplitude and phase difference using analytic signals for multi-channel diagnostics. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2014; 85:11E814. [PMID: 25430379 DOI: 10.1063/1.4891102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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A fluctuation analysis technique using analytic signals is proposed. Analytic signals are suitable to characterize a single mode with time-dependent amplitude and frequency, such as an MHD mode observed in fusion plasmas since the technique can evaluate amplitude and frequency at a specific moment without limitations of temporal and frequency resolutions, which is problematic in Fourier-based analyses. Moreover, a concept of instantaneous phase difference is newly introduced, and error of the evaluated phase difference and its error reduction techniques using conditional/ensemble averaging are discussed. These techniques are applied to experimental data of the beam emission spectroscopic measurement in the Heliotron J device, which demonstrates that the technique can describe nonlinear evolution of MHD instabilities. This technique is widely applicable to other diagnostics having necessity to evaluate phase difference.
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Lee HY, Hong SH, Hong J, Lee SH, Jang S, Jang J, Jeon T, Park JS, Choe W. Development of a particle injection system for impurity transport study in KSTAR. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2014; 85:11D862. [PMID: 25430275 DOI: 10.1063/1.4886958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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A solid particle injection system is developed for KSTAR. The system has a compact size, compatibility with a strong magnetic field and high vacuum environment, and the capability to inject a small amount of solid particles with a narrow injection angle. The target flight-distance of 10 cm has been achieved with a particle loss rate of less than 10%. Solid impurity particles such as tungsten and carbon will be injected by this system at the midplane in KSTAR. The impurity transport feature will be studied with a soft X-ray array, a vacuum ultra-violet diagnostic, and Stand Alone Non-Corona code.
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Tiew PY, Oh CC, Al Jajeh I, Lee HY. Eruptive nodules in a patient with marginal zone lymphoma. Clin Exp Dermatol 2014; 39:949-51. [PMID: 25225073 DOI: 10.1111/ced.12437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Lee HY, Lim YL, Thirumoorthy T, Pang SM. The role of intravenous immunoglobulin in toxic epidermal necrolysis: a retrospective analysis of 64 patients managed in a specialized centre. Br J Dermatol 2014; 169:1304-9. [PMID: 24007192 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.12607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/22/2013] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a severe cutaneous adverse drug reaction with a mortality of 40%. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is widely used as a specific treatment for this reaction, although evidence of its benefit is conflicting. OBJECTIVES We sought to evaluate whether the use of IVIg improved mortality in patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)/TEN overlap and TEN. METHODS We retrospectively analysed data for 64 patients with SJS/TEN overlap and TEN who were treated with IVIg at a single referral centre. The primary outcome analysed was in-hospital mortality. Predicted mortality was calculated based on severity-of-illness score for TEN (SCORTEN) values. Secondary analyses of survival based on IVIg dosages and prior corticosteroid exposure were also performed. RESULTS There were 28 cases of SJS/TEN overlap and 36 cases of TEN, with a mean SCORTEN value of 2·6. The mean dose of IVIg given was 2·4 g kg(-1) and the mean delay from the onset of epidermal detachment to administration of IVIg was 3·2 days. There were 20 deaths (31%) in our cohort. The standardized mortality rate was 1·10 (95% confidence interval 0·62-1·58). Subgroup analysis comparing survivors and nonsurvivors showed a higher SCORTEN in nonsurvivors (3·4 vs. 2·2). There were no differences with regard to the dosage, delay and duration of IVIg administration. When stratified according to dosage, there was no mortality difference between patients who receive high-dose (≥ 3 g kg(-1) ) vs. low-dose (< 3 g kg(-1) ) IVIg. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that the use of IVIg does not yield survival benefits in SJS/TEN overlap and TEN, even when corrected for IVIg dosages.
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Kim JH, Park CH, Perez RA, Lee HY, Jang JH, Lee HH, Wall IB, Shi S, Kim HW. Advanced biomatrix designs for regenerative therapy of periodontal tissues. J Dent Res 2014; 93:1203-11. [PMID: 25139364 DOI: 10.1177/0022034514540682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that causes loss of the tooth-supporting apparatus, including periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone. A broad range of treatment options is currently available to restore the structure and function of the periodontal tissues. A regenerative approach, among others, is now considered the most promising paradigm for this purpose, harnessing the unique properties of stem cells. How to make full use of the body's innate regenerative capacity is thus a key issue. While stem cells and bioactive factors are essential components in the regenerative processes, matrices play pivotal roles in recapitulating stem cell functions and potentiating therapeutic actions of bioactive molecules. Moreover, the positions of appropriate bioactive matrices relative to the injury site may stimulate the innate regenerative stem cell populations, removing the need to deliver cells that have been manipulated outside of the body. In this topical review, we update views on advanced designs of biomatrices-including mimicking of the native extracellular matrix, providing mechanical stimulation, activating cell-driven matrices, and delivering bioactive factors in a controllable manner-which are ultimately useful for the regenerative therapy of periodontal tissues.
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Choi BH, Lee KT, Lee HJ, Jang GW, Lee HY, Cho BW, Han JY, Kim TH. Detection of quantitative trait Loci affecting fat deposition traits in pigs. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2014; 25:1507-10. [PMID: 25049509 PMCID: PMC4093036 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.2012.12116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2012] [Revised: 05/11/2012] [Accepted: 04/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with fat deposition traits in pigs are important gene positions in a chromosome that influence meat quality of pork. For QTL study, a three generation resource population was constructed from a cross between Korean native boars and Landrace sows. A total of 240 F2 animals from intercross of F1 were produced. 80 microsatellite markers covering chromosomes 1 to 10 were selected to genotype the resource population. Intervals between adjacent markers were approximately 19 cM. Linkage analysis was performed using CRIMAP software version 2.4 with a FIXED option to obtain the map distances. For QTL analysis, the public web-based software, QTL express (http://www.qtl.cap.ed.ac.uk) was used. Two significant and two suggestive QTL were identified on SSC 6, 7, and 8 as affecting body fat and IMF traits. For QTL affecting IMF, the most significant association was detected between marker sw71 and sw1881 on SSC 6, and a suggestive QTL was identified between sw268 and sw205 on SSC8. These QTL accounted for 26.58% and 12.31% of the phenotypic variance, respectively. A significant QTL affecting IMF was detected at position 105 cM between markers sw71 and sw1881 on SSC 6.
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Abeyrathne EDNS, Lee HY, Ahn DU. Sequential separation of lysozyme, ovomucin, ovotransferrin, and ovalbumin from egg white. Poult Sci 2014; 93:1001-9. [PMID: 24706978 DOI: 10.3382/ps.2013-03403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Ovalbumin, ovotransferrin, ovomucin, and lysozyme are a few of the egg white proteins that can be used as functional components. The objective of this study was to develop a simple, sequential separation method for multiple proteins from egg white. Separated proteins are targeted for human use, and thus any toxic compounds were excluded. The methods for individual components and the sequential separation were practiced in laboratory scale first, and then tested for scale-up. Lysozyme was separated first using FPC3500 cation exchange resin and then ovomucin using isoelectric precipitation. Ovalbumin and ovotransferrin were separated from the lysozyme- and ovomucin-free egg white by precipitating ovotransferrin first using 5.0% (wt/vol) (NH4)2SO4 and 2.5% (wt/vol) citric acid combination. After centrifugation, the supernatant (S1) was used for ovalbumin separation and the precipitant was dissolved in water, and reprecipitated using 2.0% ammonium sulfate (wt/vol) and 1.5% citric acid (wt/vol) combination. The precipitant was used as ovotransferrin fraction, and the supernatant (S2) was pooled with the first supernatant (S1), desalted using ultrafiltration, and then heat-treated to remove impurities. The yield of ovomucin and ovalbumen was >98% and that of ovotransferrin and lysozyme was >82% for both laboratory and scale-up preparations. The SDS-PAGE and western blotting of the separated proteins, except for ovomucin, showed >90% purity. The ELISA results indicated that the activities of separated ovalbumin, ovotransferrin, and lysozyme were >96%. The protocol separated 4 major proteins in sequence, and the method was simple and easily scaled up.
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Naseer MI, Ullah I, Narasimhan ML, Lee HY, Bressan RA, Yoon GH, Yun DJ, Kim MO. Neuroprotective effect of osmotin against ethanol-induced apoptotic neurodegeneration in the developing rat brain. Cell Death Dis 2014; 5:e1150. [PMID: 24675468 PMCID: PMC3973231 DOI: 10.1038/cddis.2014.53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2013] [Revised: 12/25/2013] [Accepted: 01/13/2014] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Fetal alcohol syndrome is a neurological and developmental disorder caused by exposure of developing brain to ethanol. Administration of osmotin to rat pups reduced ethanol-induced apoptosis in cortical and hippocampal neurons. Osmotin, a plant protein, mitigated the ethanol-induced increases in cytochrome c, cleaved caspase-3, and PARP-1. Osmotin and ethanol reduced ethanol neurotoxicity both in vivo and in vitro by reducing the protein levels of cleaved caspase-3, intracellular [Ca2+]cyt, and mitochondrial transmembrane potential collapse, and also upregulated antiapoptotic Bcl-2 protein. Osmotin is a homolog of adiponectin, and it controls energy metabolism via phosphorylation. Adiponectin can protect hippocampal neurons against ethanol-induced apoptosis. Abrogation of signaling via receptors AdipoR1 or AdipoR2, by transfection with siRNAs, reduced the ability of osmotin and adiponectin to protect neurons against ethanol-induced neurodegeneration. Metformin, an activator of AMPK (adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase), increased whereas Compound C, an inhibitor of AMPK pathway, reduced the ability of osmotin and adiponectin to protect against ethanol-induced apoptosis. Osmotin exerted its neuroprotection via Bcl-2 family proteins and activation of AMPK signaling pathway. Modulation of AMPK pathways by osmotin, adiponectin, and metformin hold promise as a preventive therapy for fetal alcohol syndrome.
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Abeyrathne EDNS, Lee HY, Ahn DU. Egg white proteins and their potential use in food processing or as nutraceutical and pharmaceutical agents--a review. Poult Sci 2014; 92:3292-9. [PMID: 24235241 DOI: 10.3382/ps.2013-03391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 224] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Egg white contains many functionally important proteins. Ovalbumin (54%), ovotransferrin (12%), ovomucoid (11%), ovomucin (3.5%), and lysozyme (3.5%) are among the major proteins that have high potentials for industrial applications if separated. The separation methods for these proteins from egg white have been developed since early 1900, but preparation methods of these proteins for commercial applications are still under development. Simplicity and scalability of the methods, use of nontoxic chemicals for the separation, and sequential separation for multiple proteins are very important criteria for the commercial production and application of these proteins. The separated proteins can be used in food and pharmaceutical industry as is or after modifications with enzymes. Ovotransferrin is used as a metal transporter, antimicrobial, or anticancer agent, whereas lysozyme is mainly used as a food preservative. Ovalbumin is widely used as a nutrient supplement and ovomucin as a tumor suppression agent. Ovomucoid is the major egg allergen but can inhibit the growth of tumors, and thus can be used as an anticancer agent. Hydrolyzed peptides from these proteins showed very good angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibitory, anticancer, metal binding, and antioxidant activities. Therefore, separation of egg white proteins and the productions of bioactive peptides from egg white proteins are emerging areas with many new applications.
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Cho JH, Park CW, Lee HY, Won MH, Lee JY, Chung DJ. Effect of transient cerebral ischemia on the expression of receptor for advanced glycation end products in the gerbil hippocampus proper. Crit Care 2014. [PMCID: PMC4069828 DOI: 10.1186/cc13646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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