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Joo WS, Jin BK, Park CW, Maeng SH, Kim YS. Melatonin increases striatal dopaminergic function in 6-OHDA-lesioned rats. Neuroreport 1998; 9:4123-6. [PMID: 9926859 DOI: 10.1097/00001756-199812210-00022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to assess the in vivo effects of melatonin, as an antioxidant, on striatal dopaminergic function in rats with a unilateral 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) lesion of the striatum. Compared with sham-operated controls and expressed as a ratio relative to the contralateral side, there was an increase in the lipid peroxidation product malondialdehyde (MDA, 142%) and a significant reduction in tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) enzyme activity (28%) and dopamine (DA, 32%) and its metabolite dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC, 50%) 2 weeks after 6-OHDA injection. Melatonin treatment almost completely restored MDA levels to normal, suggesting the in vivo action of melatonin as an antioxidant. In parallel, partial, but statistically significant recovery of striatal dopaminergic function, including TH enzyme activity and DA levels, also occurred following melatonin treatment. Taken together with our previous reports showing behavioral and histochemical effects of melatonin on the nigrostriatal dopaminergic system, the present results strongly support the hypothesis that melatonin, as an antioxidant, may have beneficial effects on therapeutic approaches for the treatment of oxidative stress-induced neurodegenerative disease such as Parkinson's disease (PD).
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Tsuiji H, Hong JC, Kim YS, Ikehara Y, Narimatsu H, Irimura T. Novel carbohydrate specificity of monoclonal antibody 91.9H prepared against human colonic sulfomucin: recognition of sulfo-Lewis(a) structure. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 1998; 253:374-81. [PMID: 9878545 DOI: 10.1006/bbrc.1998.9726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Monoclonal antibody (mAb) 91.9H was previously prepared against partially purified human colonic sulfomucins. The epitope was detected in normal colonic mucosa and primary and metastatic colorectal carcinoma in decreasing order of magnitude. In the present study, this antibody was shown to recognize sulfo-Le(a) structure, HSO3-3Gal beta 1-3(Fuc alpha 1-4)GlcNAc. Interactions between mAb 91.9H and synthetic oligosaccharides conjugated with biotinylated polyacrylamide carrier were examined by a biosensor based on surface plasmon resonance and by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. This mAb bound to sulfo-Lea but not to sulfo-LeX, Le(a), LeX, sialyl-Le(a), or sialyl-LeX. Sulfo-Le(a) oligosaccharides decreased its binding affinity with mAb 91.9H after periodate oxidation of its fucose residue. Immunohistochemical study showed a strong binding of mAb 91.9H to goblet cells in human colonic epithelia of Lewis-positive individuals but a trace binding in Lewis-negative individuals, confirming the specificity of this antibody toward structures containing a fucosylated type 1 backbone.
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Wu SJ, Chun MW, Shin KH, Toida T, Park Y, Linhardt RJ, Kim YS. Chemical sulfonation and anticoagulant activity of acharan sulfate. Thromb Res 1998; 92:273-81. [PMID: 9870894 DOI: 10.1016/s0049-3848(98)00146-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Acharan sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan prepared from the giant African snail, Achatina fulica. This polysaccharide has a repeating disaccharide structure of -->4)-2-deoxy-2-acetamido-alpha-D-glucopyranose (1-->4)-2-sulfo-alpha-L-idopyranosyluronic acid (1-->). Its structure is related to heparin and heparan sulfate but is distinctly different from all known members of these classes of glycosaminoglycans. Because of its structural similarities to heparin, chemically modified acharan sulfate was studied to understand the chemical structure effected its anticoagulant activity. After de-N-acetylation, acharan sulfate was N-sulfonated using either chlorosulfonic acid-pyridine or sulfur trioxide-trimethylamine complex. The sulfate level in these products ranged from 22 to 24%(w/w), significantly less than that of heparin at 36%. The molecular weight of both N-sulfoacharan sulfates were comparable with that of heparin. In vitro anticoagulant activity assays showed that N-sulfoacharan sulfate derivatives were moderately active for the inhibition of thrombin and neither product showed any measurable anti-factor Xa activity. The differences in the activities of N-sulfoacharan sulfates produced by these two methods are probably ascribable to a small level of concomitant O-sulfonation obtained when using chlorosulfonic acid-pyridine.
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Bartman AE, Buisine MP, Aubert JP, Niehans GA, Toribara NW, Kim YS, Kelly EJ, Crabtree JE, Ho SB. The MUC6 secretory mucin gene is expressed in a wide variety of epithelial tissues. J Pathol 1998; 186:398-405. [PMID: 10209489 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1096-9896(199812)186:4<398::aid-path192>3.0.co;2-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Secretory mucins play an important role in the cytoprotection of epithelial surfaces and are used as tumour markers in a variety of cancers. The MUC6 secretory mucin was originally isolated from a gastric cDNA library. The aim was to determine the specific type and location of MUC6 mucin gene expression in a wide range of human adult and fetal epithelial tissues. In situ hybridization, RNA analysis, and immunohistochemistry were used to quantify and localize mucin gene expression. The data obtained show that MUC6 is highly expressed in gastric mucosa, duodenal Brunner's glands, gall bladder, seminal vesicle, pancreatic centroacinar cells and ducts, and periductal glands of the common bile duct; focal expression is seen in basal endometrial and endocervical glands. MUC6 epitopes were also highly expressed in 7/10 pancreatic cancers and 7/10 cholangiocarcinomas and focally expressed in 4/10 endocervical adenocarcinomas. Expression of MUC6 occurs early in fetal development and was observed in Brunner's glands and pancreatic ducts at 18-19 weeks and in gastric glands at 20 weeks' gestation. The tissue distribution of the MUC6 secretory mucin indicates that it may function to protect epithelial tissues from a wide range of substances. Expression of MUC6 is frequently preserved in pancreatic and bile duct adenocarcinomas, but it is only sparsely expressed in endocervical carcinomas.
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Hahn BS, Baek K, Kim WS, Lee CS, Chang IL, Kim YS. Molecular cloning of capillary permeability-increasing enzyme-2 from Agkistrodon caliginosus (Korean viper). Toxicon 1998; 36:1887-93. [PMID: 9839672 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-0101(98)00109-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The gene of capillary permeability-increasing enzyme-2 (CPI enzyme-2) was cloned from the cDNA library of Agkistrodon caliginosus and its nucleotide sequence was determined. Its sequence indicates that CPI enzyme-2 is synthesized as a pre-zymogen of 258 amino acid residues, including a putative secretory signal peptide of 18 amino acids and a proposed zymogen peptide of 6 amino acids. The amino terminal sequence deduced from the cDNA sequence was exactly consistent with that of CPI enzyme-2 except for the substitution of an amino acid (Gly27-->Ser). The open reading frame is very similar to those of plasminogen activator and thrombin-like proteases cloned from other snakes. The clone encoding CPI enzyme-2 belongs to the serine protease family. The active site of the enzyme is highly conserved at His41, Asp86 and Ser180. Its possible glycosylation sites, Asn-X-Thr/Ser, are located at amino acid residues 20-22, 55-57, 79-81 and 97-99.
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Kim YS, Liu Q, Chow LL, Chambers HF, Täuber MG. Comparative efficacy of trovafloxacin in experimental endocarditis caused by ciprofloxacin-sensitive, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1998; 42:3325-7. [PMID: 9835540 PMCID: PMC106048 DOI: 10.1128/aac.42.12.3325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The new fluoroquinolone trovafloxacin was tested against a ciprofloxacin-sensitive, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strain in the rabbit model of endocarditis. Trovafloxacin was more effective than vancomycin (CFU/g of vegetation, 2.65 +/- 1.87 versus 4.54 +/- 2.80 [mean +/- standard deviation]; P < 0.05) or ampicillin-sulbactam plus rifampin (4.9 +/- 1.1 CFU/g). The addition of ampicillin-sulbactam to trovafloxacin tended to reduce titers further.
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Kim YS, Maslinski W, Zheng XX, Schachter AD, Strom TB. Immunoglobulin-cytokine fusion molecules: the new generation of immunomodulating agents. Transplant Proc 1998; 30:4031-6. [PMID: 9865287 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(98)01330-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Advances in the understanding of genetic engineering, protein expression, and Ig function have come together to allow for the rapid synthesis and production of a novel generation of potent immunomodulating reagents. Selective approaches that allow the isolation of desired specificities will be elucidated through meticulous engineering techniques. This, in turn, may eventually result in the fulfillment of the tremendous potential of engineered proteins for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.
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We report a case of leukemia cutis with atypical skin manifestations, presented with generalized various sized dark brownish to erythematous patches with plaques on the whole body of a 42-year-old man. Skin lesions developed 6 months ago and had no signs of itching or tenderness. He complained of sustaining fevers with abdominal discomfort. Laboratory findings showed elevation of leukocyte count and peripheral blood smear revealed 86% of lymphocyte. Histologic examination showed diffuse infiltration of abnormal cells that appeared to be leukemic in nature.
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Kim YS, Paik SR, Kim HK, Yeom BW, Kim I, Lee D. Epstein-Barr virus and CD21 expression in gastrointestinal tumors. Pathol Res Pract 1998; 194:705-11. [PMID: 9820867 DOI: 10.1016/s0344-0338(98)80130-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) was found in 7-17% of gastric adenocarcinomas, including lymphoepithelioma-like carcinomas, although its significance has not been clear. In addition, 20-30% of malignant lymphomas arising in the gastrointestinal tract have been known to express the EBV genome. Several lines of evidence indicate that EBV has been shown to infect both B lymphocytes and squamous epithelial cells via CD21 molecule in vivo and in vitro. The expression of CD21 in EBV-associated gastrointestinal tumors, however, has remained controversial. To determine the presence of CD21, an EBV receptor, in the EBV-associated gastrointestinal tumors, we, first, examined the EBV genome in sixty seven patients with either gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas or malignant lymphomas using in situ hybridization (ISH) for EBV-encoded small RNAs (EBERs) and PCR for EBNA-1. Then, the investigation of CD21 expression was performed only in the EBV-positive tumors with immunohistochemical method for CD21 antigen on paraffin sections. EBERs were detected in 6 out of 26 gastric adenocarcinomas, 2 of 24 colonic adenocarcinomas, and 8 of 17 malignant lymphomas. EBERs were more prevalent in the malignant lymphomas originating from the small and large intestine (6/6) than from the stomach (2/11), and were detected in both B and T cell phenotypes. EBNA-1 was amplified in 11 of 16 EBERs-positive cases. Interestingly, however, none of the EBV-positive six gastric adenocarcinomas and eight malignant lymphomas expressed the CD21 on the cell surfaces or cytoplasm of both tumor cells and adjacent normal epithelial cells. These results suggest that EBV infection in the gastrointestinal malignancies would be mediated via different routes besides the CD21 or a new receptor distinct from CD21.
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Kim YS, Kim D, Jung J. Isolation of a novel auxin receptor from soluble fractions of rice (Oryza sativa L.) shoots. FEBS Lett 1998; 438:241-4. [PMID: 9827553 DOI: 10.1016/s0014-5793(98)01307-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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An auxin binding protein (ABP) was isolated from the shoots of rice seedlings and characterized. The ABP was found to be a monomer with a molecular mass of 57 kDa and play a crucial role via auxin binding in regulating H+ translocation activity of the plasma membrane in a typical biphasic manner. The results of binding equilibrium experiments indicate that the ABP binds indole 3-acetic acid with a high affinity (Kd = 1.9 x 10(-8) M), having four primary binding sites for auxin and some secondary sites with low auxin affinities. The ABP appears to have an unambiguous auxin receptor function.
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Kim HJ, Kim YS, Myung SJ, Seo DW, Lee SK, Kim MH, Min YI. A novel approach for cannulation to the ampulla within the diverticulum: double-catheter method. Endoscopy 1998; 30:S103-4. [PMID: 9932770 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1001432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Joo JH, Ryu KH, Lee YH, Park CW, Cho JY, Kim YS, Lee JS, Lee MS, Hwang SG, Shim CS. Colonoscopic diagnosis of whipworm infection. HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY 1998; 45:2105-9. [PMID: 9951873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Trichuriasis is an intestinal infection found in human beings which is caused by Trichuris trichiura, more commonly known as whipworm because of its whip-like appearance. It is characterized by the invasion of the colonic mucosa by the adult Trichuris and produces minor inflammatory changes at the sites of localization. It is prevalent throughout the world, especially in tropical areas. Its diagnosis is usually made by identification of the typical eggs in the stool; adult whipworm is rarely seen during colonoscopy. Colonoscopy can directly diagnose trichuriasis, confirming the threadlike form of worms with an attenuated end. The worms can be overlooked, particularly if colon preparation is imperfect. Attenuated whip-like ends of whipworms, which are embedded in the colonic mucosa, were removed with biopsy forceps. We report on 5 cases of whipworm infection that were diagnosed on total colonoscopy.
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Koo HM, Song SH, Pyun YR, Kim YS. Evidence that a beta-1,4-endoglucanase secreted by Acetobacter xylinum plays an essential role for the formation of cellulose fiber. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 1998; 62:2257-9. [PMID: 9972249 DOI: 10.1271/bbb.62.2257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Cellulose-producing Acetobacter xylinum has been known to secrete a cellulose-hydrolyzing beta-1,4-endoglucanase (CMCax). When antibodies to recombinant CMCax were added to the culture medium, the formation of cellulose fiber was severely inhibited. Western blot analysis using the antibody showed that this enzyme was secreted into the medium even by a cellulose non-producing strain (Cel-). These results indicate that beta-1,4-endoglucanase in the medium plays a critical role in the formation of cellulose fiber by the microorganism.
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Kim MS, Kim YS, Kim SI, Lee JW, Moon JI, Park K. Pretransplant serum IgA concentration and IgA-anti-Fab autoantibody activity in living donor renal transplant recipients: a pilot study. Transplant Proc 1998; 30:2977-8. [PMID: 9838314 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(98)00896-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kim MS, Kim SI, Moon JI, Kim YS, Park K. Functional graft survival: the significance of patient death with a functioning graft. Transplant Proc 1998; 30:3099-100. [PMID: 9838367 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(98)00948-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Kim SI, Moon JI, Kim MS, Kim YS, Park K. Usefulness and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle biopsy in renal allograft patients. Transplant Proc 1998; 30:3076. [PMID: 9838356 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(98)00937-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Kim SI, Kim YS, Kim MS, Moon JI, Park K. True living donor kidney weight-to-recipient body weight ratio influences posttransplant 1-year renal allograft function. Transplant Proc 1998; 30:3120. [PMID: 9838378 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(98)00960-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Park K, Kim MS, Kim SI, Kim YS, Moon JI. Safety and effectiveness of microemulsion cyclosporine in renal allograft recipients: 1-year follow-up study. Transplant Proc 1998; 30:3556-7. [PMID: 9838557 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(98)01134-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Yeh L, Kwak S, Kim YS, Pedowitz R, Trudell D, Muhle C, Resnick D. Anterior labroligamentous structures of the glenohumeral joint: correlation of MR arthrography and anatomic dissection in cadavers. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1998; 171:1229-36. [PMID: 9798852 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.171.5.9798852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to establish the accuracy of MR arthrography in depicting the morphology of the glenohumeral ligaments and the superior portion of the glenoid labrum. MATERIALS AND METHODS Findings on MR arthrography and those derived from careful dissection of gross specimens were compared in 15 cadaver shoulders, focusing on the morphology and size of the superior and middle glenohumeral ligaments and the morphology of the inferior glenohumeral ligament. The frequencies of sublabral recess and sublabral foramen seen on MR arthrography and at anatomic dissection were also compared. RESULTS For the superior and middle glenohumeral ligaments, moderate correlation of size was found between measurements made on MR arthrograms and at anatomic dissection, with the Spearman's rank correlation coefficient calculated as .69990 and .71133, respectively. Morphologic descriptions of the inferior glenohumeral ligament based on MR arthrography and on anatomic dissection also showed good association (Cohen's kappa = .8936). Dissection revealed that the sublabral recess was present in 11 specimens. Of these, 10 recesses were identified on MR arthrograms. MR arthrography also revealed a sublabral recess that was not found at dissection. Four sublabral foramina were identified by both MR arthrography and dissection, and two were revealed only by MR arthrography. CONCLUSION MR arthrography is useful in the evaluation of the glenohumeral ligaments and the superior portion of the labrum. Anatomic variations of these anterior intraarticular structures can be accurately shown by MR arthrography. In addition, estimation of the size of glenohumeral ligaments can be achieved with acceptable accuracy on MR arthrograms.
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Park K, Kim SI, Moon JI, Kim YS, Kim MS. Prospective study of mycophenolate mofetil for the prevention of acute rejection in living donor renal allograft recipients. Transplant Proc 1998; 30:3575. [PMID: 9838565 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(98)01141-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Moon IS, Kim YG, Park JH, Kim YS, Kim JC, Yun JY, Bang BK, Koh YB. Influence of donor kidney size on immediate renal function (1 month) in kidney transplantation. Transplant Proc 1998; 30:3666. [PMID: 9838608 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(98)01184-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Kim YS, Myung SJ, Kim SY, Kim HJ, Kim JS, Park ET, Lim BC, Seo DW, Lee SK, Kim MH, Min YI. Biliary papillomatosis: clinical, cholangiographic and cholangioscopic findings. Endoscopy 1998; 30:763-7. [PMID: 9932755 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1001418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Biliary papillomatosis (BP) is a very rare disease and its clinical features and outcome are not well known. The aims of this study were to describe the characteristic cholangiographic findings and to define the role of cholangioscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. PATIENTS AND METHODS Nine patients (six men and three women, mean age 57 years) were diagnosed as BP among 5361 cases of endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) from 1990 to 1997 in our institution. The cholangiographic and cholangioscopic findings as well as clinical features were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS ERC findings showed multiple small, round-to-ovoid filling defects in the bile duct and ductal wall irregularity in all the patients. Seven out of nine patients underwent percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic (PTC) examination. Additional small papillary lesions in the intrahepatic bile duct were detected by cholangioscopic examination in four patients whose ERC findings only revealed the extrahepatic lesions. Two of these four patients underwent curative resection. In these two patients, the initial surgical plan was changed from Whipple's operation to hepatico-pancratico-duodenectomy after preoperative cholangioscopic examination due to the detection of new lesions in the intrahepatic bile duct. CONCLUSIONS ERC findings of BP were highly characteristic. When BP is suspected by conventional imaging including ERC, preoperative percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic examination is, however, strongly recommended. This procedure may be beneficial to precisely determine the ductal extension of the disease, hence to decide whether or not hepatic resection is needed as well as to confirm the histology.
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Kim S, Kang SH, Moon J, Kim MS, Kim YS, Park K. Kaposi sarcoma in renal transplant recipients. Transplant Proc 1998; 30:3165. [PMID: 9838399 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(98)00978-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Park K, Kim YS, Kim SI, Kim MS, Moon JI. Single center experience of 1500 kidney transplants. Transplant Proc 1998; 30:3088-9. [PMID: 9838362 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(98)00943-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Jeong HJ, Lee HH, Kim YS, Kim SI, Moon JI, Park K. Expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 in renal allograft rejection. Transplant Proc 1998; 30:2953-4. [PMID: 9838302 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(98)00884-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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