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Jang HJ, Lee MO, Kim S, Kim TH, Kim SK, Song G, Womack JE, Han JY. Biallelic expression of the L-arginine:glycine amidinotransferase gene with different methylation status between male and female primordial germ cells in chickens. Poult Sci 2013; 92:760-9. [PMID: 23436527 DOI: 10.3382/ps.2012-02538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The basic functions of DNA methylation include in gene silencing by methylation of specific gene promoters, defense of the host genome from retrovirus, and transcriptional suppression of transgenes. In addition, genomic imprinting, by which certain genes are expressed in a parent-of-origin-specific manner, has been observed in a wide range of plants and animals and has been associated with differential methylation. However, imprinting phenomena of DNA methylation effects have not been revealed in chickens. To analyze whether genomic imprinting occurs in chickens, methyl-DNA immunoprecipitation array analysis was applied across the entire genome of germ cells in early chick embryos. A differentially methylated region (DMR) was detected in the eighth intron of the l-arginine:glycine amidinotransferase (GATM) gene. When the DMR in GATM was analyzed by bisulfite sequencing, the methylation in male primordial germ cells (PGC) of 6-d-old embryos was higher than that in female PGC (57.5 vs. 35.0%). At 8 d, the DMR methylation of GATM in male PGC was 3.7-fold higher than that in female PGC (65.0 vs. 17.5%). Subsequently, to investigate mono- or biallelic expression of the GATM gene during embryo development, we found 2 indel sequences (GTTTAATGC and CAAAAA) within the GATM 3'-untranslated region in Korean Oge (KO) and White Leghorn (WL) chickens. When individual WL and KO chickens were genotyped for indel sequences, 3 allele combinations (homozygous insertion, homozygous deletion, and heterozygotes) were detected in both breeds using a gel shift assay and high-resolution melt assay. The deletion allele was predominant in KO, whereas the insertion allele was predominant in WL. Heterozygous animals were evenly distributed in both breeds (P < 0.01). Despite the different methylation status between male and female PGC, the GATM gene conclusively displayed biallelic expression in PGC as well as somatic embryonic, extraembryonic, and adult chicken tissues.
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Kim SK, Park JY, Hann SK, Kim YC, Lee ES, Kang HY. Hypopigmented keratosis: is it a hyperkeratotic variant of idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis? Clin Exp Dermatol 2013; 38:526-9. [PMID: 23600406 DOI: 10.1111/ced.12057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/30/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We have occasionally seen patients with acquired well-demarcated, scattered hypopigmented papules. In this study, we investigated the clinical and histopathological characteristics of such lesions. Biopsies were taken from the lesional and perilesional normal skin from 10 of 13 patients, which were compared with 10 idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH) samples. The lesions were scattered, well-circumscribed, flat-topped, hypopigmented papules. There was no age or gender predilection. Marked hyperkeratosis was present, with clear-cut margins distinguishable from the adjacent normal epidermis. The melanin content was decreased in the lesional epidermis, which was associated with a decrease in expression of melanogenesis-associated markers such as tyrosinase and NKI/beteb (marker of gp100) and reduction in the number of melanocytes. These histological findings were similar to those of IGH except for the additional finding of a thicker stratum corneum in this case seem to represent a 'hyperkeratotic' variant of IGH.
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Kim SY, Park MS, Kim YS, Kim SK, Chang J, Lee HJ, Cho SN, Kang YA. The responses of multiple cytokines following incubation of whole blood from TB patients, latently infected individuals and controls with the TB antigens ESAT-6, CFP-10 and TB7.7. Scand J Immunol 2013; 76:580-6. [PMID: 22946827 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3083.2012.02776.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The development of clinically relevant biomarkers is important for diagnosing latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and active tuberculosis (TB) and predicting their prognoses. This study examined whether the responses of multiple cytokines can be used as a biomarker to distinguish the TB infection status and mycobacterial load. We analysed the responses of multiple cytokines (IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-10, IL-13, IL-17 and TNF-α) in the supernatant from the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube assay following stimulation of whole blood from the TB group (n = 32), LTBI group (n = 19) and healthy controls (n = 30) with TB antigens (ESAT-6, CFP-10 and TB7.7). The median responses of IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-10 and IL-13 were higher in the LTBI and active TB groups than in the non-TB control group (IFN-γ, P < 0.001; IL-2, P < 0.001; IL-10, P = 0.012; IL-13, P < 0.001). The median IL-2/IFN-γ ratio of the LTBI group was higher than that of the active TB group (P = 0.014) and differed significantly between patients with LTBI, patients with smear-negative TB and patients with smear-positive TB (P = 0.027). This difference was especially evident between the patients with LTBI and patients with smear-positive TB (P = 0.047). In conclusion, IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-10 and IL-13 can serve as biomarkers for distinguishing TB infection. In addition, the IL-2/IFN-γ ratio appears to be a biomarker for diagnosing LTBI and may be useful as a prognostic factor and for evaluating treatment responses.
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Folkman CM, Highland MJ, Perret E, Kim SK, Fister TT, Zhou H, Baldo PM, Seifert S, Eastman JA, Fuoss PH, Fong DD. Modular instrument mounting system for variable environment in operando X-ray experiments. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2013; 84:025111. [PMID: 23464255 DOI: 10.1063/1.4791799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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In the growing field of in operando and in situ X-ray experiments, there exists a large disparity in the types of environments and equipment to control them. This situation makes it challenging to conduct multiple experiments with a single mechanical interface to the diffractometer. Here, we describe the design and implementation of a modular instrument mounting system that can be installed on a standard six-circle diffractometer (e.g., 5021 Huber GmbH). This new system allows for the rapid changeover of different chambers and sample heaters and permits accurate sample positioning (x, y, z, and azimuthal rotation) without rigid coupling to the chamber body. Isolation of the sample motion from the chamber enclosure is accomplished through a combination of custom rotary seals and bellows. Control of the pressure and temperature has been demonstrated in the ranges of 10(-6)-10(3) Torr and 25°C-900°C, respectively. We have utilized the system with several different modular instruments. As an example, we provide in situ sputtering results, where the growth dynamics of epitaxial LaGaO3 thin films on (001) SrTiO3 substrates were investigated.
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Lee KH, Kim EY, Lee JH, Kim SK. The clincal characteristics of abdominal migraine and risk factors for developing migraine later in childhood. J Headache Pain 2013. [PMCID: PMC3620364 DOI: 10.1186/1129-2377-14-s1-p4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Kim SK, Kim YW, Youn HJ, Jung SH. Abstract P1-10-01: Curcumin suppresses MMP-9 expression via inhibition of PKCα/MAPKs and NF-κB/AP-1 activation in MCF-7 cells. Cancer Res 2012. [DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.sabcs12-p1-10-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Curcumin is a polyphenol derived from the plant turmeric (Curcuma longa), which is commonly used as a spice. It was recently reported for its anticancer effect on several types of cancer cells in vitro, however the molecular mechanisms of this anticancer effect are not fully understood. In the present study, we investigated the effect of curcumin on 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate(TPA)-induced matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9) expression and cell invasion in MCF-7 breast cancer cells.
Materials and Methods: The effect of curcumin on MCF-7 cell viability was determined using MTT assay. The cells invasion was demonstrated by the Matrigel-coated transwell assay. Western blot analysis was performed to detect the effect of curcumin on the expression of MMP-9. MMP-9 mRNA levels were analyzed by real-time PCR. NF-κB and AP-1 DNA binding was analyzed by EMSA.
Results: Our results showed that curcumin inhibits TPA-induced MMP-9 expression and cell invasion through suppressing NF-κB and AP-1 activation. Curcumin strongly repressed the TPA-induced phosphorylation of p38 and JNK and also inhibited TPA-induced translocation of PKCa from the cytosol to the membrane, but did not affect the translocation of PKCδ.
Conclusion: It is concluded that curcumin inhibits the TPA-induced MMP-9 expression and cell invasion through the suppression of the PKCα/MAPK/NF-kB/AP-1 pathway in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Accordingly, curcumin may have the therapeutic potential in restricting breast cancer metastasis.
Citation Information: Cancer Res 2012;72(24 Suppl):Abstract nr P1-10-01.
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Park HJ, Yun DH, Kim SK, Chung JH, Lee JS, Park HK, Chon J, Kim DH, Yoo SD, Kim HS. Association of CXCL1 promoter polymorphism with ischaemic stroke in Korean population. Int J Immunogenet 2012. [PMID: 23198952 DOI: 10.1111/iji.12009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This is a pilot study analysing association of chemokine gene polymorphisms (CXCL1, rs3117604; CXCL2, rs3806792; CCL2, rs2857656 and rs3760396; CCL5, rs2107538) in Korean patients with ischemic stroke (IS) (n = 120) and age-matched controls (n = 267). The CXCL1 gene and particularly T allele of rs3117604 was associated with IS.
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Kim SY, Park MS, Kim YS, Kim SK, Chang J, Kang YA. Conversion rates of an interferon-γ release assay and the tuberculin skin test in the serial monitoring of healthcare workers. Infection 2012; 41:511-6. [PMID: 23104257 DOI: 10.1007/s15010-012-0356-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2012] [Accepted: 10/10/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Regular monitoring of latent tuberculosis (TB) infection in healthcare workers (HCWs) is recommended, but the view about the effective method and performance of serial monitoring is controversial. The aim of this study was to determine differences in conversion rates according to TB exposure risk using the tuberculin skin test (TST) and the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT-GIT), and to evaluate the reproducibility and within-subject variability of the QFT-GIT in South Korea. METHODS Fifty-three HCWs were grouped according to their risk for TB exposure: group 1, high risk (n = 21); group 2, low risk (n = 32). Baseline and follow-up TSTs and QFT-GITs were performed from June 2009 to July 2011. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) were repeated for the second QFT-GIT and a third QFT-GIT was performed after 8 weeks when discordant results of the second TST and QFT-GIT or a conversion or reversion were observed. RESULTS No difference in the QFT-GIT conversion rate was evident between the two groups (15.4 vs. 6.5 %, p = 0.57), and no TST conversion was observed. The rate of QFT-GIT positivity was higher in the high-risk group (first QFT-GIT: 38.1 vs. 3.1 %, p = 0.002; second QFT-GIT: 33.3 vs. 9.4 %, p = 0.039). The re-test reproducibility of QFT-GIT results was high (100 %), and the within-subject results of repetitive QFT-GITs were variable. CONCLUSIONS Stricter prevention strategies remain necessary in HCWs at high risk of TB exposure, and serial interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs) should be interpreted with caution in HCWs.
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Sim SY, Jeon HS, Chung GS, Kim SK, Kwon SJ, Lee WK, Park KS. Fall detection algorithm for the elderly using acceleration sensors on the shoes. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2012; 2011:4935-8. [PMID: 22255445 DOI: 10.1109/iembs.2011.6091223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The rate of increase in the number of aging population in Korea is very rapid among OECD-member countries. And fall accident is one of the most common factors that threaten the health of the elderly. Therefore, it is needed to develop a fall detection system for the elderly. Most fall detection systems use accelerometers attached on the torso. And in various studies, it was verified that these systems have high sensitivity and high specificity. However, the elderly would feel uncomfortable when banding a sensor on the chest every day. Therefore, in this study, we attached an accelerometer on the shoes to detect fall in the elderly. This prototype system would be improved as a smaller, low-power system in the next study. Also, applying energy harvesting device to this shoe system is being developed to reduce the weight of battery.
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Kim SC, Bhang H, Choi JH, Kang WG, Kim BH, Kim HJ, Kim KW, Kim SK, Kim YD, Lee J, Lee JH, Lee JK, Lee MJ, Lee SJ, Li J, Li J, Li XR, Li YJ, Myung SS, Olsen SL, Ryu S, Seong IS, So JH, Yue Q. New limits on interactions between weakly interacting massive particles and nucleons obtained with CsI(Tl) crystal detectors. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2012; 108:181301. [PMID: 22681055 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.108.181301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2011] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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New limits are presented on the cross section for weakly interacting massive particle (WIMP) nucleon scattering in the KIMS CsI(Tℓ) detector array at the Yangyang Underground Laboratory. The exposure used for these results is 24 524.3 kg·days. Nuclei recoiling from WIMP interactions are identified by a pulse shape discrimination method. A low energy background due to alpha emitters on the crystal surfaces is identified and taken into account in the analysis. The detected numbers of nuclear recoils are consistent with zero and 90% confidence level upper limits on the WIMP interaction rates are set for electron equivalent energies from 3 to 11 keV. The 90% upper limit of the nuclear recoil event rate for 3.6-5.8 keV corresponding to 2-4 keV in NaI(Tℓ) is 0.0098 counts/kg/keV/day, which is below the annual modulation amplitude reported by DAMA. This is incompatible with interpretations that enhance the modulation amplitude such as inelastic dark matter models. We establish the most stringent cross section limits on spin-dependent WIMP-proton elastic scattering for the WIMP masses greater than 20 GeV/c2.
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Lee H, Park SH, Kim SK, Choe JY, Park JS. Pyogenic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, and acne syndrome (PAPA syndrome) with E250K mutation in CD2BP1 gene treated with the tumor necrosis factor inhibitor adalimumab. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2012; 30:452. [PMID: 22513199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2011] [Accepted: 11/28/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Kim JH, Jin SM, Oh SH, Lee S, Oh BJ, Kim SK, Suh S, Lee JH, Jung HS, Lee MS, Lee MK, Kim KW. Counting small hypointense spots confounds the quantification of functional islet mass based on islet MRI. Am J Transplant 2012; 12:1303-12. [PMID: 22299723 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2011.03941.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Iron-containing fragmented islets or free iron released from dying cells could confound the interpretation of MRI of iron nanoparticle-labeled islets. Exclusion of small hypointense spots could be a useful strategy to avoid such artifact. We investigated whether this strategy could improve the estimation of functioning islet mass after islet transplantation. Using a rat syngeneic intraportal islet transplantation model, we quantitatively assessed the relationships between total area, number of hypointense spots on MRI that belong to each size quartile and glycemic control of the recipients. The total area of hypointense spots on MRI was greater in the recipients that achieved diabetes reversal (p = 0.002), whereas the total number of hypointense spots was not different (p = 0.757). Exclusion of small hypointense spots improved the association between the number of hypointense spots and the blood glucose level of the recipients (p < 0.001). Ex-vivo imaging and histologic study confirmed that some small hypointense spots represent the phagocytosed free iron. Exclusion of small hypointense spots improved the quantification of the functional islet mass based on islet MRI. This would be a useful principle in the development of an algorithm to estimate functioning islet mass based on islet MRI.
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Sato Y, Yamamoto H, Aihara H, Asner DM, Aulchenko V, Aushev T, Aziz T, Bakich AM, Bhardwaj V, Bhuyan B, Bischofberger M, Bondar A, Bozek A, Bračko M, Browder TE, Chang P, Chen P, Cheon BG, Chilikin K, Chistov R, Cho IS, Cho K, Choi SK, Choi Y, Dalseno J, Doležal Z, Drásal Z, Eidelman S, Epifanov D, Fast JE, Gaur V, Gabyshev N, Goh YM, Golob B, Haba J, Hara T, Hayasaka K, Hayashii H, Horii Y, Hoshi Y, Hou WS, Hyun HJ, Ishikawa A, Itoh R, Iwabuchi M, Iwasaki Y, Iwashita T, Julius T, Kapusta P, Kawasaki T, Kichimi H, Kiesling C, Kim HJ, Kim HO, Kim JB, Kim JH, Kim KT, Kim MJ, Kim SK, Kim YJ, Kinoshita K, Ko BR, Kobayashi N, Kodyš P, Korpar S, Križan P, Krokovny P, Kuhr T, Kumar R, Kumita T, Kuzmin A, Kwon YJ, Lange JS, Lee SH, Li J, Li Y, Liu C, Liu ZQ, Louvot R, McOnie S, Miyabayashi K, Miyata H, Mizuk R, Mohanty GB, Moll A, Muramatsu N, Nakano E, Nakao M, Nakazawa H, Natkaniec Z, Nishida S, Nishimura K, Nitoh O, Ogawa S, Ohshima T, Okuno S, Olsen SL, Onuki Y, Ostrowicz W, Pakhlov P, Pakhlova G, Park CW, Park H, Park HK, Pedlar TK, Petrič M, Piilonen LE, Poluektov A, Röhrken M, Ryu S, Sahoo H, Sakai Y, Sanuki T, Schneider O, Schwanda C, Schwartz AJ, Seidl R, Senyo K, Seon O, Sevior ME, Shapkin M, Shen CP, Shibata TA, Shiu JG, Shwartz B, Sibidanov A, Simon F, Smerkol P, Sohn YS, Sokolov A, Solovieva E, Stanič S, Starič M, Stypula J, Sumihama M, Sumiyoshi T, Tanaka S, Tatishvili G, Teramoto Y, Trabelsi K, Uchida M, Uglov T, Unno Y, Uno S, Urquijo P, Varner G, Varvell KE, Wang CH, Wang MZ, Wang P, Wang XL, Watanabe M, Watanabe Y, Wicht J, Won E, Yabsley BD, Yamashita Y, Yusa Y, Zhang ZP, Zhilich V, Zhulanov V, Zupanc A. Measurement of the CP-violation parameter sin2φ1 with a new tagging method at the Υ(5S) resonance. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2012; 108:171801. [PMID: 22680851 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.108.171801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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We report a measurement of the CP-violation parameter sin2φ1 at the Υ(5S) resonance using a new tagging method, called "B-π tagging." In Υ(5S) decays containing a neutral B meson, a charged B, and a charged pion, the neutral B is reconstructed in the J/ψK(S)(0) CP-eigenstate decay channel. The initial flavor of the neutral B meson at the moment of the Υ(5S) decay is opposite to that of the charged B and may thus be inferred from the charge of the pion without reconstructing the charged B. From the asymmetry between B-π(+) and B-π(-) tagged J/ψK(S)(0) yields, we determine sin2φ1=0.57±0.58(stat)±0.06(syst). The results are based on 121 fb(-1) of data recorded by the Belle detector at the KEKB e(+)e(-) collider.
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Park BH, Park MS, Chang J, Kim SK, Kang YA, Jung JY, Kim YS, Kim C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and metabolic syndrome: a nationwide survey in Korea. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2012; 16:694-700. [PMID: 22410468 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.11.0180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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SETTING Systemic inflammation has been suggested to be involved in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and metabolic syndrome. However, the association between these two conditions is not fully understood. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the relationship between COPD and metabolic syndrome. DESIGN Among subjects aged ≥40 years from the 2001 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1215 subjects with two or more acceptable spirometry measurements and complete anthropometric/laboratory examinations were analysed. RESULTS A total of 133 subjects (11%, 100 men and 33 women) were newly diagnosed with COPD (forced expiratory volume in 1 second/forced vital capacity ≤ 70%). The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, based on the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III, was significantly higher in COPD subjects compared with non-COPD subjects in both sexes (33.0% vs. 22.2% in men and 48.5% vs. 29.6% in women). In men, the risk of COPD was higher in subjects with metabolic syndrome than in those without (OR 2.03, 95%CI 1.08-3.80), after adjusting for potential confounders. There was a borderline significant association between COPD and abdominal obesity among the individual component of metabolic syndrome (OR 1.95, 95%CI 0.93-4.11). CONCLUSION In the Republic of Korea, metabolic syndrome was associated with COPD in men.
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Lee DW, Lee HS, Jung MK, Kim SK, Jeon SW. A switch to endoscopic mucosal resection after precutting following gastric perforation during endoscopic submucosal dissection: a simple and useful technique. Endoscopy 2012; 44:293-6. [PMID: 22354826 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is safe and effective, but as the number of patients undergoing ESD has increased, so has the number of iatrogenic perforations. We describe the effectiveness and benefits of endoscopic mucosal resection after precutting (EMR-P) in a series of patients who developed a macroperforation during ESD. This was a retrospective, single-center case series from a prospectively maintained database in an academic tertiary care center. The study involved 16 patients with macroperforation out of 1171 patients who underwent ESD between November 2006 and January 2011. En bloc resection by EMR-P was achieved in 12 out of 16 patients (75%) and piecemeal resection in 4 (25%). All patients were discharged after a mean hospital stay of 6.8 days without further complications. There were no recurrences during the median follow-up period of 11.4 months. Macroperforation during ESD can be managed successfully by endoscopic closure, and EMR-P should then be considered.
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Jung JY, Kang YA, Park MS, Oh YM, Park EC, Kim HR, Lee SD, Kim SK, Chang J, Kim YS. Chronic obstructive lung disease-related health care utilisation in Korean adults with obstructive lung disease. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2012; 15:824-9. [PMID: 21575306 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.10.0432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The numbers of nationwide epidemiological surveys about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) prevalence and prospective cohort studies for health care utilisation are limited. We investigated COPD-related health care utilisation in adults with obstructive lung disease in the second Korean National Health and Nutritional Survey (KNHANES II) in 2001 using Korean national medical insurance claim data. METHODS Among people aged >40 years, obstructive lung disease (OLD) is defined according to Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease criteria. Data from a total of 1942 subjects were linked with Korean national medical insurance claims data, and we investigated their COPD-related out-patient visits from 2002 to 2005. RESULTS Among the 1942 subjects, 256 (13.2%) had airflow obstruction. COPD-related out-patient visits were reported for 8.2% of patients without airway obstruction, 18.1% of those with mild airway obstruction, and 33.9% of those with moderate to very severe airway obstruction. Multivariate analysis revealed that previous COPD diagnosis by a physician (OR 2.54; P = 0.02) and lower socio-economic status (OR 0.45; P = 0.02) were independent predictors of COPD-related out-patient visits in subjects with OLD. CONCLUSIONS Of the subjects with airway obstruction, those with poor financial status utilised COPD-related health care services less frequently, and those previously diagnosed as having COPD by a physician utilised the services more frequently.
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Chung SY, Kim SK, Hong CW, Oh KW, Kim KT, Sul JG, Chung JW, Kwon MS. The time-dependent alteration of anti-diuretic hormone system in hindlimb unloaded rats. JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY : AN OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE POLISH PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2012; 63:87-94. [PMID: 22460465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2011] [Accepted: 01/31/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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It is important to understand the mechanism on the fluid shift and volume regulation occurring in astronauts after spaceflight for future life in space. In the present study, we examined the time-dependent alteration of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) concentrating on the water reabsorption system in hindlimb unloaded rats. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were hindlimb unloaded for 1 (HU1), 7(HU7), 14 days (HU14) or rested in the ground for 3 days after HU14 (HU14+3). The plasma ADH and angiotensin II level showed peak value at HU7, and the alterations were restored at HU14. However, several serum electrolytes (Na, K, Cl) were not changed regardless of HU period. In the immunohistochemical study, we examined that ADH and c-Fos immunoreactivities (IR) were maximized at HU7 in the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) and supraoptic nucleus (SON). Aquaporin 2 (AQP2) IR also was increased in the renal collecting duct for water re-absorption at HU7 showing a similar pattern with ADH. These results present a series of physiological ADH system alteration following to period of hindlimb unloading stimulus, indicating that ADH system is activated significantly at HU7. In addition, our results suggest that ADH system activation may be involved in anti-diuretic phenomenon in early spaceflight period. Furthermore, it is speculated that ADH system may require 14 days for adaptation to microgravity.
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Yoon W, Kim SK, Park MS, Chae HJ, Kang HK. Safety of protected carotid artery stenting in patients with severe carotid artery stenosis and carotid intraplaque hemorrhage. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2012; 33:1027-31. [PMID: 22241385 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a2911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Carotid IPH can be detected with MR imaging. The aim of this study was to determine the safety of CAS using an emboli protection device in patients with severe carotid artery stenosis and MR imaging-depicted carotid IPH. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed a prospective data base that included 91 consecutive patients with severe carotid stenosis and high-risk features who were treated with CAS by using an emboli protection device. Seventy-eight of the included patients underwent prestenting 3D TOF MRA. IPH was defined as the presence of high signal intensity within the carotid plaque, greater than 150% of the signal intensity of the adjacent neck muscle on TOF source images. The primary outcome measure was the combined incidence of stroke, MI, and death within 30 days of CAS. Associations between IPH and the primary outcome were investigated. RESULTS IPH was detected on TOF MRA in 30 patients. Symptomatic patients were more common in the IPH group than in the non-IPH group (66.7% vs 41.7%; P = .032). Overall, 30-day stroke, MI, or death rates were 6.6%. There was no significant difference in the primary outcome between the IPH and non-IPH groups (10% and 6.25%, respectively; hazard ratio for IPH, 1.151; 95% CI, 0.035 to 37.500; P = .937). A logistic regression showed there was no independent variable associated with the primary outcome. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study indicate that protected CAS seems to be safe in patients with severe carotid stenosis and IPH.
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Jang IK, Pang Z, Yu J, Kim SK, Seo HC, Cho YR. Selectively enhanced expression of prophenoloxidase activating enzyme 1 (PPAE1) at a bacteria clearance site in the white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. BMC Immunol 2011; 12:70. [PMID: 22208405 PMCID: PMC3268739 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2172-12-70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2011] [Accepted: 12/30/2011] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The prophenoloxidase-activating (PO activating) system plays an important role in the crustacean innate immunity, particularly in wound healing and pathogen defense. A key member of this system is prophenoloxidase-activating enzyme (PPAE), which is the direct activator of prophenoloxidase (proPO). Despite their importance in crustacean PO activating system, the studies on them remain limited. RESULTS Here we report on a PPAE of white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei (lvPPAE1), which showed 94% similarity to PPAE1 of Penaeus monodon. We found that lvPPAE1 in fluid hemocytes was down regulated after challenge by Vibrio harveyi but was enhanced when shrimps were exposed to a bacteria-rich environment for long-term. In vivo gene silence of lvPPAE1 by RNAi can significantly reduce the phenoloxidase activity (PO) and increase the susceptibility of shrimps to V. harveyi. Although lvPPAE1 was down-regulated in fluid hemocytes by Vibrio challenge, its expression increased significantly in gill after bacteria injection, which is the primary bacteria-clearance tissue. CONCLUSION Suppressed expression in fluid hemocytes and enhanced expression in gill indicates selectively enhanced expression at the bacterial clearance site. This is a novel feature for PPAE expression. The results will contribute to our understanding of the PO activating system in crustaceans.
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Kim SK, Park CK, Lee SY, Song JS, Park SH, Kim YK. Effects of Rosiglitazone on the Expression of PPAR-γ and on the Production of IL-6 and IL-8 in Acute Lung Injury Model Using Human Pulmonary Epithelial Cells. TROP J PHARM RES 2011. [DOI: 10.4314/tjpr.v10i6.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Won E, Ko BR, Adachi I, Aihara H, Arinstein K, Asner DM, Aushev T, Bakich AM, Barberio E, Bay A, Bhardwaj V, Bhuyan B, Bischofberger M, Bondar A, Bozek A, Bračko M, Brodzicka J, Browder TE, Chang P, Chen A, Chen P, Cheon BG, Chilikin K, Cho IS, Cho K, Choi SK, Choi Y, Dalseno J, Danilov M, Doležal Z, Drásal Z, Drutskoy A, Eidelman S, Fast JE, Gaur V, Gabyshev N, Garmash A, Goh YM, Golob B, Haba J, Hara T, Hayasaka K, Hayashii H, Horii Y, Hoshi Y, Hou WS, Hsiung YB, Hyun HJ, Iijima T, Inami K, Ishikawa A, Itoh R, Iwabuchi M, Iwasaki Y, Iwashita T, Joshi NJ, Julius T, Kang JH, Katayama N, Kawasaki T, Kichimi H, Kim HJ, Kim HO, Kim JB, Kim JH, Kim KT, Kim MJ, Kim SK, Kim YJ, Kinoshita K, Kobayashi N, Koblitz S, Kodyš P, Korpar S, Križan P, Kumita T, Kuzmin A, Kwon YJ, Lange JS, Lee MJ, Lee SH, Li J, Li Y, Libby J, Lim CL, Liu C, Liu Y, Liventsev D, Louvot R, McOnie S, Miyabayashi K, Miyata H, Miyazaki Y, Mizuk R, Mohanty GB, Nagasaka Y, Nakano E, Nakao M, Nakazawa H, Natkaniec Z, Neubauer S, Nishida S, Nishimura K, Nitoh O, Ogawa S, Ohshima T, Okuno S, Olsen SL, Onuki Y, Pakhlov P, Pakhlova G, Park H, Park HK, Park KS, Pestotnik R, Petrič M, Piilonen LE, Röhrken M, Ryu S, Sahoo H, Sakai K, Sakai Y, Sanuki T, Schneider O, Schwanda C, Schwartz AJ, Senyo K, Seon O, Sevior ME, Shen CP, Shibata TA, Shiu JG, Simon F, Singh JB, Smerkol P, Sohn YS, Sokolov A, Solovieva E, Stanič S, Starič M, Sumihama M, Sumiyoshi T, Suzuki S, Tatishvili G, Teramoto Y, Trabelsi K, Uchida M, Uehara S, Uglov T, Unno Y, Uno S, Usov Y, Vahsen SE, Varner G, Vinokurova A, Wang CH, Wang MZ, Wang P, Watanabe M, Watanabe Y, Williams KM, Yabsley BD, Yamashita Y, Yamauchi M, Zhang ZP, Zhilich V, Zhulanov V, Zupanc A, Zyukova O. Observation of D+ → K(+)η(') and search for CP violation in D+ → π(+)η(') decays. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2011; 107:221801. [PMID: 22182020 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.107.221801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We report the first observation of the doubly Cabibbo-suppressed decays D(+)→K(+)η((')) using a 791 fb(-1) data sample collected with the Belle detector at the KEKB asymmetric-energy e(+)e(-) collider. The ratio of the branching fractions of doubly Cabibbo-suppressed relative to singly Cabibbo-suppressed D(+)→π(+)η((')) decays are B(D(+)→K(+)η)/B(D(+)→π(+)η)=(3.06±0.43±0.14)% and B(D(+)→K(+)η')/B(D(+)→π(+)η')=(3.77±0.39±0.10)%. From these, we find that the relative final-state phase difference between the tree and annihilation amplitudes in D(+) decays, δ(TA), is (72±9)° or (288±9)°. We also report the most precise measurements of CP asymmetries to date: A(CP)(D(+)→π(+)η)=(+1.74±1.13±0.19)% and A(CP)(D(+)→π(+)η')=(-0.12±1.12±0.17)%.
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Kim SK, Park CK, Lee SY, Song JS, Park SH, Kim YK. Effects of Rosiglitazone on the Expression of PPAR-γ and the Production of IL-6 and IL-8 in Acute Lung Injury Model Using Human Pulmonary Epithelial Cells. TROP J PHARM RES 2011. [DOI: 10.4314/tjpr.v10i5.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Jo Q, Kim SK, Lee CS, Lee PY. Live algae as a vector candidate for hydrophobic polychlorinated biphenyls translocation to bivalve filter feeders for laboratory toxicity test. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 2011; 32:787-791. [PMID: 22471217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Live algae carrying hydrophobic xenobiotics can be an effective vector candidate for the chemical translocation to filter feeders in the laboratory toxicity test, but information on their application is lacking. Time-course uptake and elimination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (0, 50, 100, and 500 ng g(-1) by two key algal foods, Isochrysis galbana and Tetraselmis suecica, were measured. Both of the algae achieved maximum concentration in an hourafter PCBs exposure regardless the chemical concentrations in our time-course measurements (0, 1, 5, 10, 24, 48 and 72 hrs). Once achieved the maximum concentration, the algae shortly exhibited elimination or eliminating tendency depending on the chemical concentrations. Algae exposed to the chemical for 1 and 24 hrs (hereafter 1 and 24 hr vectors, respectively) were then evaluated as a chemical translocation vector by feeding test to larval and spat Crassostrea gigas. In the feeding test the 24 hr vector, which contained lower chemicals than the 1-hr vector, appeared to be more damaging the early lives of the oyster. This was particularly significant for vectors of higher PCBs (p<0.05), probably due to algal reduction in food value by the prolonged chemical stress. These findings imply that 1 hr exposure is long enough for a generation of algal vector for laboratory toxicity test, minimizing data error resulted from reduction in food value by longer chemical stress.
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Lee SH, Shim HS, Cho SH, Kim SY, Lee SK, Son JY, Jung JY, Kim EY, Lim JE, Lee KJ, Park BH, Kang YA, Kim YS, Kim SK, Chang J, Park MS. Prognostic factors for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: clinical, physiologic, pathologic, and molecular aspects. SARCOIDOSIS, VASCULITIS, AND DIFFUSE LUNG DISEASES : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF WASOG 2011; 28:102-112. [PMID: 22117501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies identified clinical and physiologic factors of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) that are related to an increased risk of mortality. But there are few studies about histologic and molecular approach. OBJECTIVE We investigated whether the C-reactive protein (CRP), fibroblastic foci, phosphorylated Smad2/3 (p-Smad2/3), tumor growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), TGF-beta receptor II (TbetaRII), and the polymorphism of the TGF-beta1 codon 10 are associated with the progression of IPF patients. DESIGN Eighty-six IPF patients who underwent surgical lung biopsies were examined. For each patient, clinical and physiologic parameters were investigated, and we performed immunohistochemical staining for p-Smad2/3 and TbetaRII, and genotyping of the TGF-beta1 codon 10 polymorphism. RESULTS Age at diagnosis, gender, symptom duration, and smoking status did not show a significant association. However, the amount of smoking (p = 0.002), severe reduction in the percentages of predicted forced vital capacity (p = 0.013) and diffusion lung capacity of carbon monoxide (p = 0.023), CRP (p = 0.009) at diagnosis, and fibroblastic foci (p = 0.026) were associated with a poor prognosis. Cellularity, fibrosis, expression level of p-Smad2/3 and TbetaRII, and genotype of the TGF-beta1 codon 10 polymorphism did not have a statistically significant association with the prognosis. CONCLUSION This study confirmed the amount of smoking, abrupt decrease in follow-up pulmonary function parameters, fibroblastic foci, and increased levels of CRP concentration at diagnosis were significantly associated with poor survival. Larger studies are required to confirm all prognostic factors including CRP.
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Bhardwaj V, Trabelsi K, Singh JB, Choi SK, Olsen SL, Adachi I, Adamczyk K, Asner DM, Aulchenko V, Aushev T, Aziz T, Bakich AM, Barberio E, Belous K, Bhuyan B, Bischofberger M, Bondar A, Bračko M, Brodzicka J, Browder TE, Chen A, Chen P, Cheon BG, Cho K, Choi Y, Dalseno J, Doležal Z, Eidelman S, Epifanov D, Gaur V, Gabyshev N, Golob B, Haba J, Hayasaka K, Hayashii H, Horii Y, Hoshi Y, Hou WS, Hsiung YB, Hyun HJ, Iijima T, Inami K, Ishikawa A, Iwabuchi M, Iwasaki Y, Iwashita T, Joshi NJ, Julius T, Kang JH, Kawasaki T, Kiesling C, Kim HO, Kim JB, Kim JH, Kim KT, Kim MJ, Kim SK, Kim YJ, Kinoshita K, Ko BR, Kobayashi N, Korpar S, Križan P, Kumar R, Kumita T, Kuzmin A, Kwon YJ, Lange JS, Lee MJ, Lee SH, Li Y, Libby J, Lim CL, Liventsev D, Louvot R, Matvienko D, McOnie S, Miyabayashi K, Miyata H, Miyazaki Y, Mizuk R, Mohanty GB, Mussa R, Nakano E, Nakao M, Nakazawa H, Natkaniec Z, Ng C, Nishida S, Nitoh O, Nozaki T, Ohshima T, Okuno S, Onuki Y, Pakhlova G, Park CW, Park HK, Pestotnik R, Petrič M, Piilonen LE, Röhrken M, Sahoo H, Sakai K, Sakai Y, Sanuki T, Schneider O, Schwanda C, Seon O, Shapkin M, Shebalin V, Shibata TA, Shiu JG, Shwartz B, Smerkol P, Sohn YS, Sokolov A, Solovieva E, Stanič S, Starič M, Sumiyoshi T, Tatishvili G, Teramoto Y, Uchida M, Uehara S, Uglov T, Unno Y, Uno S, Usov Y, Varner G, Vossen A, Wang XL, Watanabe M, Watanabe Y, Williams KM, Yabsley BD, Yamashita Y, Yuan CZ, Zhang CC, Zhang ZP, Zhilich V, Zhou P, Zhulanov V, Zupanc A. Observation of X(3872)→J/ψγ and search for X(3872)→ψ'γ in B decays. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2011; 107:091803. [PMID: 21929226 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.107.091803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We report a study of B→(J/ψγ)K and B→(ψ'γ)K decay modes using 772×10⁶ B ̅B events collected at the Υ(4S) resonance with the Belle detector at the KEKB energy-asymmetric e(+)e(-) collider. We observe X(3872)→J/ψγ and report the first evidence for χ(c2)→J/ψγ in B→(X_{c ̅cγ)K decays, while in a search for X(3872)→ψ'γ no significant signal is found. We measure the branching fractions, B(B(±)→X(3872)K(±))B(X(3872)→J/ψγ)=(1.78(-0.44)(+0.48)±0.12)×10(-6), B(B(±)→χ(c2)K(±))=(1.11(-0.34)(+0.36)±0.09)×10(-5), B(B(±)→X(3872)K(±))B(X(3872)→ψ'γ)<3.45×10⁶ (upper limit at 90% C.L.), and also provide upper limits for other searches.
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