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Kim HJ, Park JK, Park SC, Kim YG, Choi H, Ko JI, Kim MK, Jeong YB, Shin YS. The prevalence of causative organisms of community-acquired urethritis in an age group at high risk for sexually transmitted infections in Korean Soldiers. J ROY ARMY MED CORPS 2015; 163:20-22. [PMID: 26607860 DOI: 10.1136/jramc-2015-000488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2015] [Accepted: 09/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study was designed to evaluate the causative organisms in young male soldiers with clinical signs and symptoms after sexual contact that suggests a diagnosis of urethritis. METHODS Between June 2012 and January 2015, male patients with urethritis symptoms that had resulted from sexual contact within 3 months participated in this study. All patients were evaluated using urinalysis and were screened for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU), Mycoplasma genitalium (MG), Mycoplasma hominis (MH), herpes simplex virus (HSV) type II and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) using multiplex PCR (mPCR) assay in order to detect sexually transmitted infections (STI) or pathogens. RESULTS A total of 436 male patients aged 18-28 years were included in the study. The median age was 22.0 years. The prevalence of STI pathogens were as follows: NG in 19.0%, CT in 36.6%, UU in 24.0%, MG in 21.5%, MH in 6.1%, HSV type II in 1.6%, TV in 0.2% and indeterminate STI pathogens in 9.4%. Coinfection of NG with non-NG was detected in 5.7% of the participants, while the coinfection rates for STI pathogens were: with CT in 3.4%, with UU in 2.7%, with MG in 0.2% and with MH in 0.2%. CONCLUSIONS CT was the most prevalent STI pathogen and coinfections of NG with non-NG appeared less frequently. The young male soldiers with urethritis should be administered suitable antibiotics for STI pathogens that were found by mPCR results, rather than an experimental combination of antibiotics for coinfections.
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Kim M, Lee C, Ko J, Choi H, Cho Y, Chun K. Torsion of Ovarian Leiomyoma in a Woman With 10 Weeks’ Gestation. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2015; 22:S201-S202. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Jo Y, Choi H, Kyong Cho J, Yoon JY, Choi SK, Kyong Cho W. In silico approach to reveal viral populations in grapevine cultivar Tannat using transcriptome data. Sci Rep 2015; 5:15841. [PMID: 26508692 PMCID: PMC4623741 DOI: 10.1038/srep15841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Viruses are ubiquitous and present in a wide range of settings, from living organisms to various environments. Although viruses are regarded as important pathogens in higher plants, viral populations in specific host plants have not yet been fully examined. This study revealed viral populations in grape berries obtained from a cultivar from a single vineyard using currently available grapevine transcriptomes. Eight viruses and two viroids were identified using 11 grapevine libraries. Virus-associated sequences in each transcriptome ranged from 0.2% (seed) to 8.8% (skin). The amount of viral RNAs and virus copy numbers was quantified, thus revealing the dominant virus or viroid in each individual library. In addition, five viral genomes were successfully assembled de novo using transcriptome data. Phylogenetic analyses revealed that the viruses and viroids might have originated from Europe, along with the host. Single nucleotide variation studies revealed the quasispecies of RNA viruses. Taken together, this study defines complex viral populations in three different grape tissues from a single vineyard.
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Jo Y, Lian S, Cho JK, Choi H, Chu H, Cho WK. De novo transcriptome assembly of two different Prunus salicina cultivars. GENOMICS DATA 2015; 6:262-3. [PMID: 26697391 PMCID: PMC4664772 DOI: 10.1016/j.gdata.2015.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2015] [Accepted: 10/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Plum is a globally grown stone fruit and can be divided into several species. In particular, the Prunus salicina, which is native to China, is widely grown in many fruit orchards in Korea and Japan, as well as the United States and Australia. The transcriptome data for Prunus salicina has not been reported to our knowledge. In this study, we performed de novo transcriptome assembly for two selected P. salicina cultivars referred to as Akihime and Formosa (commercially important plum cultivars in Korea) using next generation sequencing. We obtained a total of 9.04 GB and 8.68 GB raw data from Akihime and Formosa, respectively. De novo transcriptome assembly using Trinity revealed 155,169 and 160,186 transcripts for Akihime and Formosa. Next, we identified 121,278 and 116,544 proteins from Akihime and Formosa using TransDecoder. We performed BLASTP against the NCBI non-redundant (nr) dataset to annotate proteins. Taken together, this is the first transcriptome data for P. salicina to our knowledge.
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Kim C, Hong S, Choi H. The segmental conduction study on sural nerve would reveal progression of diabetic neuropathy. J Neurol Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2015.08.848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Song J, Kim S, Choi H. Severe temporomandibular ankylosis: surgery and full mouth rehabilitation case. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2015.08.325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Choi H, Lee JH, Kim HJ, Park W, Lee JH, Kim JH. Genetic association between VEGF polymorphisms and BRONJ in the Korean population. Oral Dis 2015; 21:866-71. [PMID: 26086871 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2015] [Revised: 05/26/2015] [Accepted: 06/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) polymorphisms and bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) in the Korean population. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Forty-five individuals (2 men, 43 women; mean age: 68.7 ± 12.3 years) were recruited for this study. All visited the Yonsei University Dental Hospital for surgical intervention from January 2012 to January 2013 and had a history of bisphosphonate (BP) administration (oral and/or intravenous). Patients were allocated to case (n = 26) or control (n = 19) groups according to the patients' selection criteria. Association between three VEGF single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs699947 (-2578 C>A), rs2010963 (-634 G>C) and rs3025039 (+936 C>T)) and BRONJ were investigated using multiple logistic regression analysis and Fisher's exact test where appropriate (α = 0.05). RESULTS The CC homozygotes of rs2010963 and rs3025039 of VEGF gene were associated with an increased risk of BRONJ (P = 0.04, 0.03, respectively). In haplotype analysis, no differences in haplotype C-C (-2578/-634) and haplotype C-C-C (-2578/-634/+936) were observed. CONCLUSION The CC homozygotes of rs2010963 and rs3025039 polymorphisms in the VEGF gene were associated with an increased risk of BRONJ in the Korean population. Further epidemiological cohort studies with a larger sample size would be required to confirm the suggestive correlations.
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Tran PT, Choi H, Choi D, Kim KH. Molecular characterization of Pvr9 that confers a hypersensitive response to Pepper mottle virus (a potyvirus) in Nicotiana benthamiana. Virology 2015; 481:113-23. [PMID: 25776758 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2015.02.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2014] [Revised: 01/31/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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There are some R genes against potyviruses which were mapped in pepper. However, none of them has been characterized at the molecular level. In this study, we characterized Pvr9 which is an Rpi-blb2 ortholog from pepper and confers a hypersensitive response to Pepper mottle virus (PepMoV) in a transient expression system in Nicotiana benthamiana. This gene putatively encoded for 1298 amino acids and is located on pepper chromosome 6. PepMoV NIb was the elicitor of the Pvr9-mediated hypersensitive response. NIb from several other potyviruses also elicited the hypersensitive response. Inoculation of pepper with PepMoV resulted in a minor increase in Pvr9 transcription in the resistant cultivar CM334 and a slight down-regulation in the susceptible cultivar Floral Gem. The 5' upstream region of Pvr9 from cultivar CM334 had higher transcription activity than the region from cultivar Floral Gem. The cultivars CM334 and Floral Gem had non-functional Pvr9 homologs with loss-of-function mutations.
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Choi H, Jo Y, Lian S, Jo KM, Chu H, Yoon JY, Choi SK, Kim KH, Cho WK. Comparative analysis of chrysanthemum transcriptome in response to three RNA viruses: Cucumber mosaic virus, Tomato spotted wilt virus and Potato virus X. PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2015; 88:233-48. [PMID: 25904110 DOI: 10.1007/s11103-015-0317-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2014] [Accepted: 04/02/2015] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The chrysanthemum is one of popular flowers in the world and a host for several viruses. So far, molecular interaction studies between the chrysanthemum and viruses are limited. In this study, we carried out a transcriptome analysis of chrysanthemum in response to three different viruses including Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and Potato virus X (PVX). A chrysanthemum 135K microarray derived from expressed sequence tags was successfully applied for the expression profiles of the chrysanthemum at early stage of virus infection. Finally, we identified a total of 125, 70 and 124 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) for CMV, TSWV and PVX, respectively. Many DEGs were virus specific; however, 33 DEGs were commonly regulated by three viruses. Gene ontology (GO) enrichment analysis identified a total of 132 GO terms, and of them, six GO terms related stress response and MCM complex were commonly identified for three viruses. Several genes functioning in stress response such as chitin response and ethylene mediated signaling pathway were up-regulated indicating their involvement in establishment of host immune system. In particular, TSWV infection significantly down-regulated genes related to DNA metabolic process including DNA replication, chromatin organization, histone modification and cytokinesis, and they are mostly targeted to nucleosome and MCM complex. Taken together, our comparative transcriptome analysis revealed several genes related to hormone mediated viral stress response and DNA modification. The identified chrysanthemums genes could be good candidates for further functional study associated with resistant to various plant viruses.
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Dalbeth N, Saag K, Palmer W, Choi H, Li C, MacDonald P, Thienel U, Gunawardhana L. FRI0328 A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Effect of Febuxostat Versus Placebo on Joint Damage in Hyperuricemic Subjects with Early Gout. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.1460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Choi H, Shin W, Kim J, Testa M, Min C. SU-E-T-427: Feasibility Study for Evaluation of IMRT Dose Distribution Using Geant4-Based Automated Algorithms. Med Phys 2015. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4924788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Wallace Z, Mattoo H, Mahajan V, Kulikova M, Lu L, Deshpande V, Choi H, Pillai S, Stone J. SAT0527 Predictors of Disease Relapse in IgG4-Related Disease. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.4309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Hur SW, Oh SH, Jeong BC, Choi H, Kim JW, Lee KN, Hwang YC, Ryu JH, Kim SH, Koh JT. COUP-TFII Stimulates Dentin Sialophosphoprotein Expression and Mineralization in Odontoblasts. J Dent Res 2015; 94:1135-42. [PMID: 25940145 DOI: 10.1177/0022034515585125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Chicken ovalbumin upstream promoter transcription factor 2 (COUP-TFII), an orphan nuclear receptor belonging to the steroid-thyroid hormone receptor superfamily, plays an important role in cell fate determination of various tissues. However, the specific role of COUP-TFII in tooth development has not yet been elucidated. In the present study, we aimed to explore the role of COUP-TFII in dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) expression and matrix mineralization in odontoblast-lineage cells. In primary human dental pulp cells (HDPCs) and murine dental papilla-derived cells (MDPC-23) cultured in a mineralizing medium, the expression of COUP-TFII was induced along with the increased odontoblast-specific dentin matrix protein-1 (DMP-1) and DSPP expression. Endogenous expression of COUP-TFII in maxillary second molar germs of rats showed an increasing tendency as development of the tooth progressed. Also, COUP-TFII protein was detected in greater quantity in the odontoblastic layer of second molar germs than in that of third molar germs of rats. Overexpression of COUP-TFII using an adenoviral system upregulated the expression of odontoblast-specific genes with increased alkaline phosphatase activity and matrix mineralization in odontoblast-lineage cells. In contrast, knockdown of COUP-TFII using small interfering RNA decreased the expression of odontoblast-specific genes, which reduced matrix mineralization. Mechanistic studies revealed that COUP-TFII increased DSPP transcription by direct binding on the DSPP promoter. In addition, COUP-TFII physically interacted with the homeodomain transcription factor Msx2 and antagonistically regulated the Msx2 effect on DSPP promoter activity. Taken together, these results suggest that COUP-TFII has a stimulatory role in DSPP expression and matrix mineralization in odontoblast-lineage cells.
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Stein CM, Kramer CK, Zinman B, Choi H, Opsteen C, Retnakaran R. Clinical predictors and time course of the improvement in β-cell function with short-term intensive insulin therapy in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Diabet Med 2015; 32:645-52. [PMID: 25495067 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2014] [Revised: 09/26/2014] [Accepted: 12/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS In patients with Type 2 diabetes, a short course of intensive insulin therapy can improve β-cell function and even induce transient remission of diabetes. However, not all patients respond to this therapy. Although the achievement of fasting glucose < 7.0 mmol/l one day after stopping intensive insulin therapy can identify patients in whom β-cell function has improved, we sought to determine clinical predictors for the early identification of such responders and the time course of response. METHODS We pooled data from two studies in which 97 patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (median 3 years duration) and HbA1c 51 ± 8.7 mmol/mol (6.8 ± 0.8%) underwent 4-8 weeks of intensive insulin therapy, consisting of basal detemir and pre-meal insulin aspart. They were classified as responders (n = 74) or non-responders (n = 23), defined by the achievement of fasting glucose < 7.0 mmol/l after stopping intensive insulin therapy. RESULTS On logistic regression analyses, duration of diabetes (odds ratio [OR] = 0.72, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.56-0.92, P = 0.009) and baseline fasting glucose (OR = 0.40, 95% CI 0.24-0.68, P = 0.001) emerged as predictors of the likelihood of responding. Ninety per cent of patients with duration ≤ 4 years and fasting glucose ≤ 8.0 mmol/l responded to intensive insulin therapy. Despite having lower glucose levels during intensive insulin therapy, responders had less hypoglycaemia than non-responders (median 0.3 vs. 1.6 episodes/week, P < 0.0001), with rates of hypoglycaemia diverging sharply from the third week onwards. CONCLUSION At baseline, shorter duration of diabetes and lower fasting glucose can identify patients most likely to benefit from short-term intensive insulin therapy. Most importantly, during therapy, responders had less hypoglycaemia from the third week onwards, despite lower glycaemia, suggesting that 2 weeks of intensive insulin therapy may be needed to improve endogenous islet function.
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Francis M, Mandal M, Cervelli J, Choi H, Laskin J, Laskin D. Bone Marrow and Spleen as Sources of Inflammatory Macrophages Responding to Ozone‐Induced Lung Injury. FASEB J 2015. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.775.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Ahn Y, Kim T, Choi H, Bae C, Yang Y, Baek J, Lee J, Cho E. Disruption of Tgfbr2 in Odontoblasts Leads to Aberrant Pulp Calcification. J Dent Res 2015; 94:828-35. [DOI: 10.1177/0022034515577427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) signaling has been implicated in dentin formation and repair; however, the molecular mechanisms underlying dentin formation remain unclear. To address the role of TGF-β signaling in dentin formation, we analyzed odontoblast-specific Tgfbr2 conditional knockout mice. The mutant mice had aberrant teeth with thin dysplastic dentin and pulpal obliteration, similar to teeth from human patients with dentinogenesis imperfecta type II and dentin dysplasia. In mutant, the odontoblasts lost their cellular polarity, and matrix secretion was disrupted after mantle dentin formation. As a consequence, the amount of predentin decreased significantly, and an ectopic fibrous matrix was formed below the odontoblast layer. This matrix gradually calcified and obliterated the pulp chamber with increasing age. Immunohistochemistry revealed decreased expression of alkaline phosphatase in mutant odontoblasts. In mutant dentin, Dsp expression was reduced, but Dmp1 expression increased significantly. Collagen type I, biglycan, and Dsp were expressed in the ectopic matrix. These results suggest that loss of responsiveness to TGF-β in odontoblasts results in impaired matrix formation and pulpal obliteration. Our study indicates that TGF-β signaling plays an important role in dentin formation and pulp protection. Furthermore, our findings may provide new insight into possible mechanisms underlying human hereditary dentin disorders and reparative dentin formation.
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Villaveces JM, Jiménez RC, Porras P, Del-Toro N, Duesbury M, Dumousseau M, Orchard S, Choi H, Ping P, Zong NC, Askenazi M, Habermann BH, Hermjakob H. Merging and scoring molecular interactions utilising existing community standards: tools, use-cases and a case study. DATABASE-THE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL DATABASES AND CURATION 2015; 2015:bau131. [PMID: 25652942 PMCID: PMC4316181 DOI: 10.1093/database/bau131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The evidence that two molecules interact in a living cell is often inferred from multiple different experiments. Experimental data is captured in multiple repositories, but there is no simple way to assess the evidence of an interaction occurring in a cellular environment. Merging and scoring of data are commonly required operations after querying for the details of specific molecular interactions, to remove redundancy and assess the strength of accompanying experimental evidence. We have developed both a merging algorithm and a scoring system for molecular interactions based on the proteomics standard initiative–molecular interaction standards. In this manuscript, we introduce these two algorithms and provide community access to the tool suite, describe examples of how these tools are useful to selectively present molecular interaction data and demonstrate a case where the algorithms were successfully used to identify a systematic error in an existing dataset.
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Na CH, Choi H, Song SH, Kim MS, Shin BS. Two-year experience of using the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine as intralesional immunotherapy for warts. Clin Exp Dermatol 2015; 39:583-9. [PMID: 24934912 DOI: 10.1111/ced.12369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The currently available treatments for warts, including cryosurgery, laser surgery, electrosurgery, and topical keratolytic applications, are often very painful and can induce disfiguring scars. Recently, intralesional immunotherapy with skin test antigens and vaccines has been shown to be effective in the management of warts. AIMS To evaluate the efficacy of a new intralesional immunotherapy for warts, using the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. METHODS A retrospective study was performed, and we enrolled 136 patients with various types of warts into the study, which was for a duration of 2 years. Patients were treated for a total of six times at 2-week intervals. The treatment response was classified as one of three levels, based on reduction in the size and number of warts, and patients with complete response (CR) were checked for recurrence. Clinical evaluations were carried out using photographs and medical records. RESULTS Over half (51.5%) of patients experienced > 50% reduction in the size and number of warts, and 46.7% who had distant warts (in different locations) showed good response. Common warts showed significantly higher treatment response than other types of warts (P < 0.05). However, other clinical variables did not have any effect on efficacy. Almost all the patients reported mild pain during the injection, but other side effects were rarely observed. Only 5.6% of patients who experienced CR had recurrence of warts after 6 months. CONCLUSIONS We suggest that intralesional immunotherapy with MMR vaccine is a tolerable and effective method for patients who are sensitive to pain, concerned about side effects, or have common warts. Treatment response is improved by increasing the number of injections.
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Choi H, Thorne P, Bornehag CG. Response to Miller. INDOOR AIR 2015; 25:117. [PMID: 25594132 DOI: 10.1111/ina.12131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Chen B, Choi H, Hirsch LJ, Moeller J, Javed A, Kato K, Legge A, Buchsbaum R, Detyniecki K. Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav 2015; 42:129-37. [PMID: 25513768 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2014.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2014] [Revised: 10/15/2014] [Accepted: 10/17/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cosmetic side effects (CSEs) such as weight gain and alopecia are common, undesirable effects associated with several AEDs. The objective of the study was to compare the CSE profiles in a large specialty practice-based sample of patients taking both older and newer AEDs. METHODS As part of the Columbia and Yale AED Database Project, we reviewed patient records including demographics, medical history, AED use, and side effects for 1903 adult patients (≥16years of age) newly started on an AED. Cosmetic side effects were determined by patient or physician report in the medical record and included acne, gingival hyperplasia, hair loss, hirsutism, and weight gain. We compared the overall rate of CSEs and intolerable CSEs (ICSEs-CSEs that led to dosage reduction or discontinuation) between different AEDs in both monotherapy and polytherapy. RESULTS Overall, CSEs occurred in 110/1903 (5.8%) patients and led to intolerability in 70/1903 (3.7%) patients. Weight gain was the most commonly reported CSE (68/1903, 3.6%) and led to intolerability in 63 (3.3%) patients. Alopecia was the second most common patient-reported CSE (36/1903, 1.9%) and was intolerable in 33/1903 (1.7%) patients. Risk factors for CSEs included female sex (7.0% vs. 4.3% in males; p<0.05) and any prior CSE (37% vs. 2.9% in patients without prior CSE; p<0.001). Significantly more CSEs were attributed to valproic acid (59/270; 21.9%; p<0.001) and pregabalin (14/143; 9.8%; p<0.001) than to all other AEDs. Significantly less CSEs were attributed to levetiracetam (7/524; 1.3%; p=0.002). Weight gain was most frequently associated with valproic acid (35/270; 13.0%; p<0.001) and pregabalin (12/143; 8.4%; p<0.001). Hair loss was most commonly reported among patients taking valproic acid (24/270; 8.9%; p<0.001). Finally, gingival hyperplasia was most commonly reported in patients taking phenytoin (10/404; 2.5%; p<0.001). Cosmetic side effects leading to dosage change or discontinuation occurred most frequently with pregabalin and valproic acid compared with all other AEDs (13.3 and 5.6% vs. 2.3%; p<0.001). For patients who had been on an AED in monotherapy (n=677), CSEs and ICSEs were still more likely to be attributed to valproic acid (30.2% and 17.1%, respectively) than to any other AED (both p<0.001). SIGNIFICANCE Weight gain and alopecia were the most common patient-reported CSEs in this study, and weight gain was the most likely cosmetic side effect to result in dosage adjustment or medication discontinuation. Particular attention should be paid to pregabalin, phenytoin, and valproic acid when considering cosmetic side effects. Female patients and patients who have had prior CSE(s) to AED(s) were more likely to report CSEs. Knowledge of specific CSE rates for each AED found in this study may be useful in clinical practice.
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Jo Y, Cho JK, Choi H, Chu H, Lian S, Cho WK. Bacterial communities in the phylloplane of Prunus species. J Basic Microbiol 2014; 55:504-8. [PMID: 25515303 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201400651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2014] [Accepted: 11/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Bacterial populations in the phylloplane of four different Prunus species were investigated by 16 S rRNA pyrosequencing. Bioinformatic analysis identified an average of 510 operational taxonomic units belonging to 159 genera in 76 families. The two genera, Sphingomonas and Methylobacterium, were dominant in the phylloplane of four Prunus species. Twenty three genera were commonly identified in the four Prunus species, indicating a high level of bacterial diversity dependent on the plant species. Our study based on 16 S rRNA sequencing reveals the complexity of bacterial diversity in the phylloplane of Prunus species in detail.
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K, Warita S, Ono K, Noda T, Minatoguchi S, Breithardt OA, Razavi H, Nabutovsky Y, Ryu K, Gaspar T, Kosiuk J, John S, Prinzen F, Hindricks G, Piorkowski C, Nemchyna O, Tovstukha V, Chikovani A, Golikova I, Lutai M, Nemes A, Kalapos A, Domsik P, Lengyel C, Orosz A, Forster T, Nordenfur T, Babic A, Giesecke A, Bulatovic I, Ripsweden J, Samset E, Winter R, Larsson M, Blazquez Bermejo Z, Lopez Fernandez T, Caro Codon J, Valbuena S, Caro Codon J, Mori Junco R, Moreno Yanguela M, Lopez-Sendon J, Pinto-Teixeira P, Branco L, Galrinho A, Oliveira M, Cunha P, Silva T, Rio P, Feliciano J, Nogueira-Silva M, Ferreira R, Shkolnik E, Vasyuk Y, Nesvetov V, Shkolnik L, Varlan G, Bajraktari G, Ronn F, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Jensen S, Henein M, Kang MK, Mun HS, Choi S, Cho JR, Han S, Lee N, Cho IJ, Heo R, Chang H, Shin S, Shim C, Hong G, Chung N. 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Merkely B, Radovits T, Henri C, Dulgheru R, Magne J, Kou S, Davin L, Nchimi A, Oury C, Pierard L, Lancellotti P, Sahin ST, Cengiz B, Yurdakul S, Altuntas E, Aytekin V, Aytekin S, Bajraktari G, Ibrahimi P, Bytyci I, Ahmeti A, Batalli A, Elezi S, Henein M, Pavlyukova E, Tereshenkova E, Karpov R, Barbier P, Mirea O, Guglielmo M, Savioli G, Cefalu C, Maltagliati M, Tumasyan L, Adamyan K, Chilingaryan A, Tunyan L, Kowalik E, Klisiewicz A, Biernacka E, Hoffman P, Park C, Yi J, Cho J, Ihm S, Kim H, Cho E, Jeon H, Jung H, Youn H, Mcghie J, Menting M, Vletter W, Roos-Hesselink J, Geleijnse M, Van Der Zwaan H, Van Den Bosch A, Spethmann S, Baldenhofer G, Stangl V, Baumann G, Stangl K, Laule M, Dreger H, Knebel F, Erdei T, Edwards J, Braim D, Yousef Z, Fraser A, Keramida K, Kouris N, Kostopoulos V, Kostakou P, Petrogiannos C, Olympios C, Bajraktari G, Berisha G, Bytyci I, Ibrahimi P, Rexhepaj N, Henein M, Wdowiak-Okrojek K, Shim A, Wejner-Mik P, Szymczyk E, Michalski B, Kasprzak J, Lipiec P, Tarr 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Kim TH, Jo SH, Choi H, Park JM, Kim MY, Nojima H, Kim JW, Ahn YH. Identification of Creb3l4 as an essential negative regulator of adipogenesis. Cell Death Dis 2014; 5:e1527. [PMID: 25412305 PMCID: PMC4260748 DOI: 10.1038/cddis.2014.490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2014] [Revised: 09/29/2014] [Accepted: 10/09/2014] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
Understanding the molecular networks that regulate adipogenesis is crucial for combating obesity. However, the identity and molecular actions of negative regulators that regulate the early development of adipocytes remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the role of CREB3L4, a member of the CREB3-like family, in the regulation of adiposity. Constitutive overexpression of CREB3L4 resulted in the inhibition of adipocyte differentiation, whereas knockdown of Creb3l4 expression caused differentiation of preadipocytes into mature adipocytes, bypassing the mitotic clonal expansion step. In 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, Creb3l4 knockdown resulted in increased expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ2) and CCAAT/enhancer binding protein (C/EBPα), either by increasing the protein stability of C/EBPβ or by decreasing the expression of GATA3, a negative regulator of PPARγ2 expression. Consequently, increased PPARγ2 and C/EBPα levels induced adipocyte differentiation, even in the presence of minimal hormonal inducer. Thus, it can be speculated that CREB3L4 has a role as gatekeeper, inhibiting adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. Moreover, adipocytes of Creb3l4-knockout mice showed hyperplasia caused by increased adipogenesis, and exhibited improved glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, as compared with littermate wild-type mice. These results raise the possibility that Creb3l4 could be a useful therapeutic target in the fight against obesity and metabolic syndrome.
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Choi H, Van Riper M. Maternal perceptions of sibling adaptation in Korean families of children with Down syndrome. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2014; 58:962-77. [PMID: 24612055 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/24/2014] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is estimated that more than 500 infants with Down syndrome (DS) are born each year in Korea. DS affects not only these individuals, but family members as well. Some siblings deal successfully with the challenges of living with a child with DS and adapt well while others struggle or fail to adapt. The aims of this descriptive study were to explore how Korean mothers of children with DS perceive the adaptation of their typically developing (TD) children aged 4 to 19 and how family variables contribute to sibling adaptation. METHOD This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 105 Korean mothers. RESULTS Most mothers indicated that their TD children were not experiencing psychological or behavioural problems; however, many described problems in the sibling relationship. It was found that family factors (i.e. condition management effort, condition management ability, child's daily life, parental mutuality, family hardiness and social support) were strong predictors of sibling psychological, behavioural and relational adaptation. Demographic characteristics of the child with DS, the mother and the family appeared to significantly influence sibling adaptation. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight the importance of familial contexts in understanding sibling adaptation. Knowledge of family factors associated with better adaptation in Korean siblings of child with DS will facilitate the development of culturally appropriate interventions for these children and their families. In addition, an awareness of demographic characteristics associated with sibling adaptation will help health care professionals identify siblings who are at increased risk of experiencing difficulties in adapting.
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Hwang J, Choi H, Kim A, Yun J, Yu R, Woo ER, Lee D. Hibicuslide C-induced cell death in Candida albicans
involves apoptosis mechanism. J Appl Microbiol 2014; 117:1400-11. [DOI: 10.1111/jam.12633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2014] [Revised: 06/21/2014] [Accepted: 08/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Lee J, Lee J, Youm H, Lee J, Jee B, Suh C, Choi H, Kim S. Effect of three different types of antifreeze proteins supplementation on mouse ovarian tissue vitrification and transplantation. Fertil Steril 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.07.535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sugimoto K, Choi H, Tanaka M. Honeycomb-like Structured Film Regulates Mediator Release from Non-Tumor Mast Cells. EUR J INFLAMM 2014. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x1401200313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We previously reported a honeycomb-like structured film (HCF) stimulates mast cell proliferation and multinucleated formation. In this study, we examined the role of HCF in regulating the release of mediators from cultured mast cells. We measured the release of histamine, substance P, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and leukotriene B4 (LTB-4) from NCL-2 cells (proliferative mouse non-tumor mast cells). After 7 days of culture, HCF selectively down-regulated the release of TNF-α, LTB-4, and (to a lesser extent) substance P, but not histamine. Mast cell attachment to HCF may have a greater effect on release of de novo synthesized molecules.
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Choi H, Kim JA, Cho Y, Hwang T, Lee J, Kim T. Conditioning of graphene surface by CO2cluster jet. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra05079g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Tran PT, Choi H, Kim SB, Lee HA, Choi D, Kim KH. A simple method for screening of plant NBS-LRR genes that confer a hypersensitive response to plant viruses and its application for screening candidate pepper genes against Pepper mottle virus. J Virol Methods 2014; 201:57-64. [PMID: 24552951 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2014.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2013] [Revised: 02/04/2014] [Accepted: 02/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Plant NBS-LRR genes are abundant and have been increasingly cloned from plant genomes. In this study, a method based on agroinfiltration and virus inoculation was developed for the simple and inexpensive screening of candidate R genes that confer a hypersensitive response to plant viruses. The well-characterized resistance genes Rx and N, which confer resistance to Potato virus X (PVX) and tobamovirus, respectively, were used to optimize a transient expression assay for detection of hypersensitive response in Nicotiana benthamiana. Infectious sap of PVX and Tobacco mosaic virus were used to induce hypersensitive response in Rx- and N-infiltrated leaves, respectively. The transient expression of the N gene induced local hypersensitive response upon infection of another tobamovirus, Pepper mild mottle virus, through both sap and transcript inoculation. When this method was used to screen 99 candidate R genes from pepper, an R gene that confers hypersensitive response to the potyvirus Pepper mottle virus was identified. The method will be useful for the identification of plant R genes that confer resistance to viruses.
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Choi G, Lee SH, Deshpande K, Choi H. Working channel endoscope in lumbar spine surgery. J Neurosurg Sci 2014; 58:77-85. [PMID: 24819484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) is a well established modality in the treatment of patients with herniated lumbar discs. Since the time of its inception towards the end of 20th century, this technique has undergone significant modifications. With better understanding of the patho-anatomy and development of instrumentation the indications for PELD are on the rise. In the modern era of knowledge exchange there have been considerable variations among different endoscopic surgeons about classical indications and the implications of a particular technique pertaining to those indications. During last 15 years of experience in practicing endoscopic surgery, Choi has published many articles, regarding the techniques of PELD, across many scientific journals. In our practice there has been considerable shift from central debulking to discectomy to selective fragmentectomy. With further advancements the span of this technique is definitely on the rise. Here, we wish to share all the published data along with my current practice trends in more precise manner to help newer endoscopic spine surgeons understand the implications and limitations of a working channel endoscope in lumbar spine pathologies.
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Jones A, Ma J, Steele J, Choi H. WE-G-19A-01: Radiologists and Medical Physicists: Working Together to Achieve Common Goals. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4889475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Yoon J, Choi H. Development of continuous passive motion (CPM) devices using air pressure system. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2014.03.1185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ma D, Xiang J, Choi H, Dumont TM, Natarajan SK, Siddiqui AH, Meng H. Enhanced aneurysmal flow diversion using a dynamic push-pull technique: an experimental and modeling study. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2014; 35:1779-85. [PMID: 24763414 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a3933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Neurovascular flow diverters are flexible, braided stent-meshes for intracranial aneurysm treatment. We applied the dynamic push-pull technique to manipulate the flow-diverter mesh density at the aneurysm orifice to maximize flow diversion. This study investigated the hemodynamic impact of the dynamic push-pull technique on patient-specific aneurysms by using the developed high-fidelity virtual-stenting computational modeling technique combined with computational fluid dynamics. MATERIALS AND METHODS We deployed 2 Pipeline Embolization Devices into 2 identical sidewall anterior cerebral artery aneurysm phantoms by using the dynamic push-pull technique with different delivery-wire advancements. We then numerically simulated these deployment processes and validated the simulated mesh geometry. Computational fluid dynamics analysis was performed to evaluate detailed hemodynamic changes by deployed flow diverters in the sidewall aneurysm and a fusiform basilar trunk aneurysm (deployments implemented previously). Images of manipulated flow diverter mesh from sample clinical cases were also evaluated. RESULTS The flow diverters deployed in silico accurately replicated in vitro geometries. Increased delivery wire advancement (21 versus 11 mm) by using a dynamic push-pull technique produced a higher mesh compaction at the aneurysm orifice (50% metal coverage versus 36%), which led to more effective aneurysmal inflow reduction (62% versus 50% in the sidewall aneurysm; 57% versus 36% in the fusiform aneurysm). The dynamic push-pull technique also caused relatively lower metal coverage along the parent vessel due to elongation of the flow diverter. High and low mesh compactions were also achieved for 2 real patients by using the dynamic push-pull technique. CONCLUSIONS The described dynamic push-pull technique increases metal coverage of pure braided flow diverters over the aneurysm orifice, thereby enhancing the intended flow diversion, while reducing metal coverage along the parent vessel to prevent flow reduction in nearby perforators.
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Choi H, Thorne PS, Sigsgaard T, Bornehag CG. Response to Rylander. INDOOR AIR 2014; 24:223-224. [PMID: 24628785 DOI: 10.1111/ina.12089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Kim JW, Choi H, Jeong BC, Oh SH, Hur SW, Lee BN, Kim SH, Nör JE, Koh JT, Hwang YC. Transcriptional factor ATF6 is involved in odontoblastic differentiation. J Dent Res 2014; 93:483-9. [PMID: 24570149 DOI: 10.1177/0022034514525199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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ATF6 is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane-bound transcription factor that regulates various cellular functions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of ATF6 in odontoblast differentiation. Rat tooth germs were isolated, changes in gene expression were evaluated over time, and localization of ATF6 was determined by immunohistochemistry. Human dental pulp cells (HDPCs) were cultured with 50 µg/mL ascorbic acid and 5 mmol/L β-glycerophosphate or 100 ng/mL bone morphogenetic protein 2 to induce differentiation. Translocation of ATF6 was observed by immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy. Overexpression of ATF6 was performed with an adenoviral vector. Matrix mineralization was evaluated by alizarin red staining. Immunoreactivity to anti-ATF6 was observed in the odontoblastic layer of the molar tooth germ, and expressions of ATF6, dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) and dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1) increased gradually during tooth germ development. When HDPCs were cultured in differentiation media, ATF6, DSPP, and DMP1 expression increased with the expression of unfolded protein response (UPR) markers, BiP and CHOP. Immunofluorescence results showed that ATF6 protein moved from cytoplasm to nucleus when cells were exposed to differentiation media. Notably, overexpression of ATF6 increased DSPP and DMP1 expression, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and matrix mineralization in HDPC cultures. Inhibition of ATF6 decreased ALP activity and mineralization. These results suggest that ER membrane-bound transcriptional factor ATF6 may be involved in odontoblastic differentiation.
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Choi H, Kim JH, Park JY, Shim JS, Bae JH. A modified laparoscopic ureterolithotomy by pulling ureter with Carter-Thomason fascial closure and ureter incision by broken 15th blade. Scand J Surg 2014; 103:195-200. [PMID: 24535434 DOI: 10.1177/1457496913509983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a modified laparoscopic ureterolithotomy for the treatment of upper ureteral stones; this method involved the use of a Carter-Thomason fascial closure device, a broken 15th blade. MATERIAL AND METHODS From February 2009 to December 2012, 38 patients with unilateral upper ureteral stones were examined and classified into 2 groups: one group underwent conventional laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (n = 21) and the other group underwent modified laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (n = 17). The modified laparoscopic ureterolithotomy consisted of the use of a Carter-Thomason fascial closure to extract the black silk along with the nylon tape. The ureter incision was made with a modified instrument consisting of a needle holder with a broken 15th blade tip. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Patient demographics were similar in both groups. No significant differences were detected between the conventional laparoscopic ureterolithotomy and modified laparoscopic ureterolithotomy groups with respect to operating time, estimated blood loss, and stone clearance rates. Drain-indwelling times were significantly shorter in modified laparoscopic ureterolithotomy patients than in conventional laparoscopic ureterolithotomy patients (3.2 ± 1.3 vs 4.7 ± 1.5 days). Hospital stay was significantly lesser in modified laparoscopic ureterolithotomy patients than in conventional laparoscopic ureterolithotomy patients (4.3 ± 1.2 vs 5.2 ± 1.2 days). No differences were detected in the ureteral stent indwelling time for the two groups. The use of the Carter-Thomason fascial closure facilitated ureter handling, and the use of a needle holder with a broken 15th blade tip enabled a sharp and precise ureteral incision. Our method allows early removal of the drain and thus earlier patient discharge.
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Hou J, Choi H, Ivanov K. Self-shielding models of MICROX-2 code: Review and updates. ANN NUCL ENERGY 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2013.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Ogdie A, Maliha S, Love T, Choi H, Gelfand J. FRI0429 Cause-specific mortality in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.1556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Choi H, Koh SH, Lee KY, Kim HT, Kim J, Kim M. The pathogenic mechanisms induced by amyloid beta in neural stem cells. J Neurol Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2013.07.1148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Choi H, Im S, Park G, Park J, Lee Y. Nonhemiplegic hand strength is weaker in those with deglutition problems at initial one month after stroke. J Neurol Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2013.07.782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This qualitative description study was designed to describe Korean American parents' perceptions of challenges and difficulties they encounter while raising their children in the USA. A convenience sampling of 21 parents of adolescents aged 11-14 years recruited from the Midwest Korean American community participated in the study. Data were collected using in-depth, face-to-face interviews, which took place in agreed-upon, convenient locations. All interviews were audiotaped and transcribed in Korean and the transcripts were translated into English. Qualitative content analysis revealed that the main stresses that parents encountered while raising their children in the USA were inability to advocate for children, feeling uneasy and insecure about incompatible American culture, ambivalence towards children's ethnic identities, and feeling alienated. In relation to these stresses, parents often felt inadequate, ashamed, guilty, regretful and powerless. The findings demonstrated the importance of understanding parents' feelings that are deeply embedded in the conflicted parent-child relationships and their perceptions of being parents in the USA. The present study highlights the need for and importance of providing intervention programmes for parents, particularly programmes that would empower parents, strengthen parent-child relationships and address ways to integrate two very different cultures while upholding ethnic identity and pride.
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Choi H, Watanabe T. The boosting effect of negative feedback on perceptual learning. J Vis 2013. [DOI: 10.1167/13.9.557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Kim S, Kang W, Choi H. Efficacy of the human papillomavirus vaccination in women aged 20-45years with high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia treated by loop electrosurgical excision procedure. Gynecol Oncol 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2013.04.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hunter L, Stingo F, Kry S, Martel M, Choi H, Court L. WE-G-500-01: Identification of High Quality Machine-Robust CT Image Features. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4815634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Hunter L, Chen Y, Zhang L, Matney J, Stingo F, Kry S, Martel M, Choi H, Liao Z, Gomez D, Court L. TU-A-WAB-11: Tumor Shrinkage Prediction Using CT Image Features. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4815345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Choi H, Cho WK, Yu J, Lee JS, Kim KH. Highly Specific Detection of Five Exotic Quarantine Plant Viruses using RT-PCR. THE PLANT PATHOLOGY JOURNAL 2013; 29:99-104. [PMID: 25288934 PMCID: PMC4174791 DOI: 10.5423/ppj.nt.09.2012.0142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2012] [Revised: 10/03/2012] [Accepted: 10/03/2012] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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To detect five plant viruses (Beet black scorch virus, Beet necrotic yellow vein virus, Eggplant mottled dwarf virus, Pelargonium zonate spot virus, and Rice yellow mottle virus) for quarantine purposes, we designed 15 RT-PCR primer sets. Primer design was based on the nucleotide sequence of the coat protein gene, which is highly conserved within species. All but one primer set successfully amplified the targets, and gradient PCRs indicated that the optimal temperature for the 14 useful primer sets was 51.9°C. Some primer sets worked well regardless of annealing temperature while others required a very specific annealing temperature. A primer specificity test using plant total RNAs and cDNAs of other plant virus-infected samples demonstrated that the designed primer sets were highly specific and generated reproducible results. The newly developed RT-PCR primer sets would be useful for quarantine inspections aimed at preventing the entry of exotic plant viruses into Korea.
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Le MT, Choi H, Choi MK, Nguyen DT, Kim JH, Seo HG, Cha SY, Seo K, Chun T, Schook LB, Park C. Comprehensive and high-resolution typing of swine leukocyte antigen DQA from genomic DNA and determination of 25 new SLA class II haplotypes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 80:528-35. [PMID: 23137324 DOI: 10.1111/tan.12017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We previously reported the development of genomic-DNA-based high-resolution genotyping methods for SLA-DQB1 and DRB1. Here, we report the successful typing of SLA-DQA using similar methodological principles. We designed a method for comprehensive genotyping of SLA-DQA using intronic sequence information of SLA-DQA exon 2 that we had obtained from 12 animals with different SLA-DQB1 genotypes. We expanded our typing to 76 selected animals with diverse DQB1 and DRB1 genotypes, 140 random animals from 7 pig breeds, and 3 wild boars. This resulted in the identification of 17 DQA alleles with 49 genotypes. Two new alleles were identified from wild boars. Combine with SLA-DQB1, and DRB1 typing results, we identified 34 SLA class II haplotypes including 25 that were previously unreported.
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Berry SD, Zhu Y, Choi H, Kiel DP, Zhang Y. Diuretic initiation and the acute risk of hip fracture. Osteoporos Int 2013; 24:689-95. [PMID: 22790610 PMCID: PMC3594771 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-012-2053-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2012] [Accepted: 05/08/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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SUMMARY We found the risk of hip fracture was transiently elevated around twofold shortly after initiation of a loop or thiazide diuretic drug in a case-crossover and case-control study. No statistical association was found following the initiation of a comparator medication: ACE inhibitors. Awareness of these short-term risks may reduce hip fractures. INTRODUCTION Little is known about the acute effects of initiating a diuretic drug on risk of fracture. We evaluated the relationship between initiating a diuretic drug and the occurrence of hip fracture. METHODS The study sample included 2,118,793 persons aged ≥50 years enrolled in The Health Improvement Network (THIN) between 1986 and 2010. The effect of a new start of a diuretic drug or comparator medication (ACE inhibitor) on risk of hip fracture was assessed using a case-crossover and case-control study during the 1-7, 8-14, 15-21, and 22-28 days following drug initiation. RESULTS Included were 28,703 individuals with an incident hip fracture over a mean of 7.9 years follow-up. In the case-crossover study, the risk of experiencing a hip fracture was increased during the first 7 days following loop diuretic drug initiation (OR = 1.8; 95 % CI, 1.2, 2.7). The elevated risk did not continue during the 8-14, 15-21, or 22-28 days following drug initiation. For thiazide diuretics, the risk of hip fracture was elevated 8-14 days after drug initiation (OR = 2.2; 95 % CI, 1.2, 3.9). No such association was observed in the 1-7, 15-21, or 22-28 days following thiazide drug initiation. ACE inhibitor initiation was not associated with a statistically significant increased risk of hip fracture. Similar results were observed using a case-control study. CONCLUSIONS The risk of hip fracture was transiently elevated around twofold shortly after the new start of a loop or thiazide diuretic drug. Awareness of these short-term risks may reduce hip fractures and other injurious falls in vulnerable adults.
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