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Ryu JH, Mangal U, Yoo J, Youm JH, Kim JY, Seo JY, Kim D, Kwon JS, Choi SH. Low concentration zinc oxide nanoparticles enrichment enhances bacterial and pro-inflammatory resistance of calcium silicate-based cements. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 151:106399. [PMID: 38244423 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
Abstract
Calcium silicate-based cement (CSC) is a commonly used material in endodontic treatment. However, it has limited antibacterial activity, especially for cases involving primary infections. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are recognized for their potential in biomedical applications due to their antibacterial properties and ability to reduce inflammation. This study aims to optimize CSC by incorporating ZnO-NPs to maintain its physical properties, enhance its antibacterial activity, and reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. ZnO-NPs were integrated into a commercial CSC (Endocem MTA) at 1 wt% (CSZ1) or 3 wt% (CSZ3). Setting time, compressive strength, and X-ray diffraction were then measured. In addition, pH, calcium ion release, and zinc ion release were measured for 7 days. Antibacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis and viability of murine macrophages (RAW264.7) were determined using colorimetric assays. Gene expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines in lipopolysaccharide induced RAW264.7 were evaluated using quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Results were compared to an unmodified CSC group. In the CSZ3 group, there was a significant increase of approximately 12% in setting time and a reduction of about 36.4% in compressive strength compared to the control and CSZ1 groups. The presence of ZnO-NPs was detected in both CSZ1 and CSZ3. Both CSC and CSZ1 groups maintained an alkaline pH and released calcium ions, while zinc ions were significantly released in the CSZ1 group. Additionally, CSZ1 showed a 1.8-fold reduction of bacterial activity and exhibited around 85% reduction in colony-forming units compared to the CSC group. Furthermore, the CSZ1 group showed a more than 39% reduction in pro-inflammatory cytokine levels compared to the CSC group. Thus, enriching CSC with 1 wt% ZnO-NPs can enhance its antibacterial activity and reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines without showing any tangible adverse effects on its physical properties.
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- Jeong-Hyun Ryu
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea; BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea; Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea; Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Go HB, Lee MJ, Seo JY, Byun SY, Kwon JS. Mechanical properties and sustainable bacterial resistance effect of strontium-modified phosphate-based glass microfiller in dental composite resins. Sci Rep 2023; 13:17763. [PMID: 37853055 PMCID: PMC10584999 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44490-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
Abstract
Dental composite resins are widely used in dental restorations. However, their clinical application is limited by the occurrence of secondary caries. Strontium-modified phosphate-based glass (Sr-PBG) is a material known to have a sustainable bacterial resistance effect. The mechanical properties (in particular, flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, and hardness) of dental materials determine their function. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the mechanical and ion-releasing properties as well as the sustainable bacterial resistance effect of bioactive resin composites containing Sr-PBG. The data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tuckey's tests (p < 0.05). We incorporated a Sr-PBG microfiller at 3, 6, and 9 wt.% concentrations into a commercially available composite resin and investigated the mechanical properties (flexural strength, elastic modulus, and micro hardness), ion release characteristics, and color of the resultant resins. In addition, we examined the antibacterial effects of the composite resins against Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans). The mechanical properties of the Sr-PBG groups differed only slightly from those of the control group (p > 0.05). However, the optical density at 600 nm of S. mutans incubated on the experimental group was significantly lower compared to that observed with the control (p < 0.05) both before and after thermocycling between 5 and 55 ℃ for 850 cycles (dwell time: 45 s). Therefore, strontium-modified resin materials exhibited a sustainable bacterial resistance effect in vitro while maintaining some of the mechanical properties of ordinary acrylic resins.
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- Hye-Bin Go
- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, Division of Health Science, Baekseok University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Kim MJ, Seo JY, Jung IJ, Mangal U, Kim HJ, Lee KJ, Lee MJ, Kwon JS, Choi SH. A novel orthodontic adhesive containing zinc-doped phosphate-based glass for preventing white spot lesions. J Dent 2023; 137:104689. [PMID: 37666468 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed at demonstrating the remineralization effect of the enamel around the brackets to aid reduction in white spot lesions (WSLs) with use of zinc-doped phosphate-based glass (Zn-PBG) containing orthodontic adhesives. METHODS Zn-PBG powder was synthesized, and particle morphology, size, and density were evaluated. Orthodontic adhesives with increasing loading percentage of Zn-PBG powder were prepared: ZnPG3 (3 wt.%), ZnPG6 (6 wt.%), and ZnPG9 (9 wt.%). Brackets were bonded on the etched enamel surface and stored in distilled water (DW) for 1 h. Following, Shear bond strength (SBS) along with adhesive remnant index were analyzed. The release of calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), and zinc (Zn) from adhesive specimens in DW was evaluated after 7, 15 and 30 days of immersion. The remineralization effect was confirmed by microhardness and surface morphology analysis with scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS The SBS value was observed between 20 and 22 MPa on enamel surface. The concentration of Ca, P and Zn released in DW increased with loading percentage of Zn-PBG. The microhardness increased in the experimental groups after immersion in artificial saliva for 7 days. Apatite-like crystal formation was observed after 30 days in the ZnPG 9 group. CONCLUSIONS The orthodontic adhesive containing Zn-PBG with an optimal SBS performance has an enamel remineralization effect, and therefore can aid in prevention of WSLs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The orthodontic adhesive containing Zn-PBG is clinically advantageous as it can promote remineralization and resist the formation of WSLs that may occur during orthodontic therapy.
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- Min-Ji Kim
- Division in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea; Department of Orthodontics and Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea; BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics and Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics and Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Division in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea; BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics and Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, Division of Health Science, Baekseok University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.
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- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea; Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics and Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Ryu JH, Mangal U, Lee MJ, Seo JY, Jeong IJ, Park JY, Na JY, Lee KJ, Yu HS, Cha JK, Kwon JS, Choi SH. Effect of strontium substitution on functional activity of phosphate-based glass. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:6299-6310. [PMID: 37551440 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm00610g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Phosphate-based glass (PBG) is a bioactive agent, composed of a glass network with phosphate as the primary component and can be substituted with various therapeutic ions for functional enhancement. Strontium (Sr) has been shown to stimulate osteogenic activity and inhibit pro-inflammatory responses. Despite this potential, there are limited studies that focus on the proportion of Sr substituted and its impact on the functional activity of resulting Sr-substituted PBG (PSr). In this study, focusing on the cellular biological response we synthesized and investigated the functional activity of PSr by characterizing its properties and comparing the effect of Sr substitution on cellular bioactivity. Moreover, we benchmarked the optimal composition against 45S5 bioactive glass (BG). Our results showed that PSr groups exhibited a glass structure and phosphate network like that of PBG. The release of Sr and P was most stable for PSr6, which showed favorable cell viability. Furthermore, PSr6 elicited excellent early osteogenic marker expression and inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokine expression, which was significant compared to BG. In addition, compared to BG, PSr6 had markedly higher expression of osteopontin in immunocytochemistry, higher ALP expression in osteogenic media, and denser alizarin red staining in vitro. We also observed a comparable in vivo regenerative response in a 4-week rabbit calvaria defect model. Therefore, based on the results of this study, PSr6 could be identified as the functionally optimized composition with the potential to be applied as a valuable bioactive component of existing biomaterials used for bone regeneration.
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- Jeong-Hyun Ryu
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, Division of Health Science, Baekseok University, 1 Baekseokdaehak-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do 31065, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, Research Institute for Periodontal Regeneration, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, Research Institute for Periodontal Regeneration, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, Research Institute for Periodontal Regeneration, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Wu C, Kim MJ, Mangal U, Seo JY, Kim JY, Kim J, Park JY, Kwon JS, Choi SH. Effect of bacterial resistant zwitterionic derivative incorporation on the physical properties of resin-modified glass ionomer luting cement. Sci Rep 2023; 13:3589. [PMID: 36869063 PMCID: PMC9984415 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-30670-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Biofilms induce microbial-mediated surface roughening and deterioration of cement. In this study, zwitterionic derivatives (ZD) of sulfobetaine methacrylate (SBMA) and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine, were added in concentrations of 0, 1, and 3% to three different types of commercially available resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) (RMC-I: RelyX Luting 2, RMC-II: Nexus RMGI, and RMC-III: GC FujiCEM 2). The unmodified RMGICs served as the control group for comparison. The resistance of Streptococcus mutans to ZD-modified RMGIC was evaluated with a monoculture biofilm assay. The following physical properties of the ZD-modified RMGIC were assessed: wettability, film thickness, flexural strength, elastic modulus, shear bond strength, and failure mode. The ZD-modified RMGIC significantly inhibited biofilm formation, with at least a 30% reduction compared to the control group. The addition of ZD improved the wettability of RMGIC; however, only 3% of the SBMA group was statistically different (P < 0.05). The film thickness increased in proportion to the increasing ZD concentrations; there was no statistical difference within the RMC-I (P > 0.05). The experimental groups' flexural strength, elastic modulus, and shear bond strength showed an insignificant decrease from the control group; there was no statistical difference within the RMC-I (P > 0.05). The mode of failure differed slightly in each group, but all groups showed dominance in the adhesive and mixed failure. Thus, the addition of 1 wt.% ZD in RMGIC favorably enhanced the resistance to Streptococcus mutans without any tangible loss in flexural and shear bond strength.
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- Chengzan Wu
- Department of Orthodontics and Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Division in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics and Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics and Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
- Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Cho D, Choi YS, Oh H, Ahn YM, Seo JY. Accuracy of predicted adult height using the Greulich-Pyle method and artificial intelligence medical device. Clin Exp Pediatr 2023; 66:145-147. [PMID: 36701990 PMCID: PMC9989724 DOI: 10.3345/cep.2022.01116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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- Dongho Cho
- Department of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Jin J, Mangal U, Seo JY, Kim JY, Ryu JH, Lee YH, Lugtu C, Hwang G, Cha JY, Lee KJ, Yu HS, Kim KM, Jang S, Kwon JS, Choi SH. Cerium oxide nanozymes confer a cytoprotective and bio-friendly surface micro-environment to methacrylate based oro-facial prostheses. Biomaterials 2023; 296:122063. [PMID: 36848780 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Poly-(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is the preferred biomaterial for orofacial prostheses used for the rehabilitation of naso-palatal defects. However, conventional PMMA has limitations determined by the complexity of the local microbiota and the friability of oral mucosa adjacent to these defects. Our purpose was to develop a new type of PMMA, i-PMMA, with good biocompatibility and better biological effects such as higher resistance to microbial adhesion of multiple species and enhanced antioxidant effect. The addition of cerium oxide nanoparticles to PMMA using a mesoporous nano-silica carrier and polybetaine conditioning, resulted in an increased release of cerium ions and enzyme mimetic activity, without tangible loss of mechanical properties. Ex vivo experiments confirmed these observations. In stressed human gingival fibroblasts, i-PMMA reduced the levels of reactive oxygen species and increased the expression of homeostasis-related proteins (PPARg, ATG5, LCI/III). Furthermore, i-PMMA increased the levels of expression of superoxide dismutase and mitogen-activated protein kinases (ERK and Akt), and cellular migration. Lastly, we demonstrated the biosafety of i-PMMA using two in vivo models: skin sensitization assay and oral mucosa irritation test, respectively. Therefore, i-PMMA offers a cytoprotective interface that prevents microbial adhesion and attenuates oxidative stress, thus supporting physiological recovery of the oral mucosa.
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- Jie Jin
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States; Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, 54907, Republic of Korea.
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Mangal U, Seo JY, Ryu JH, Jin J, Wu C, Cha JY, Lee KJ, Yu HS, Kim KM, Kwon JS, Choi SH. Changes in mechanical and bacterial properties of denture base resin following nanoceria incorporation with and without SBA-15 carriers. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 138:105634. [PMID: 36543086 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a commonly used material for the fabrication of biomedical appliances. Although PMMA has several advantages, it is susceptible to microbial insults with practical use. Therefore, different bioactive nanomaterials, such as nanoceria (CeN), have been proposed to enhance the properties of PMMA. In this study, we investigated the effect of the incorporation of CeN into PMMA with and without the use of mesoporous silica nanoparticle (SBA-15) carriers. The unmodified PMMA specimens (control, CTRL) were compared to groups containing SBA-15, CeN, and the synthesized SBA-15 impregnated with CeN (SBA-15@CeN) at different loading percentages. The mechanical and physical properties of the different SBA-15@CeN groups and their effects on cell viability were investigated, and the optimal CeN concentration was identified accordingly. Our results revealed that flexural strength was significantly (P < 0.01) reduced in the SBA-15@CeN3× group (containing 3-fold the CeN wt. %). Although the surface microhardness increased with the increase in the wt. % of SBA-15@CeN, cell viability was significantly reduced (P < 0.001). The SBA-15@CeN1× group had the optimal concentration and displayed significant resistance to single-and multispecies microbial colonization. Finally, the enzymatic activity of CeN was significantly high in the SBA-15@CeN1× group. The proinflammatory markers (IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, CD80, and CD86) showed a significant (P < 0.001) multifold reduction in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW cells treated with a 5-day eluate of the SBA-15@CeN1× group. These results indicate that the addition of SBA-15@CeN at 1.5 wt % improves the biological response of PMMA without compromising its mechanical properties.
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- Utkarsh Mangal
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Mangal U, Kang TY, Jung JW, Kim JY, Seo JY, Cha JY, Lee KJ, Yu HS, Kim KM, Kim JM, Kwon JS, Choi SH. Polybetaine-enhanced hybrid ionomer cement shows improved total biological effect with bacterial resistance and cellular stimulation. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:554-566. [PMID: 36472228 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm01428a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
Abstract
Hybrid ionomer cements (HICs) are aesthetic polyelectrolyte cements that have been modified with a resin. The setting of HICs occurs by both monomer polymerization and an acid-base reaction. In addition, HICs contain a resin, which is substituted for water. Thus, the competition between the setting reactions and reduced water content inherently limits polysalt formation and, consequently the bioactive interactions. In this study, we explored the effects of polybetaine zwitterionic derivatives (mZMs) on the augmentation of the bioactive response of HICs. The polybetaines were homogenized into an HIC in different proportions (α, β, and γ) at 3% w/v. Following basic characterization, the bioactive response of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) was evaluated. The augmented release of the principal constituent ions (strontium, silica, and fluoride) from the HIC was observed with the addition of the mZMs. Modification with α-mZM elicited the most favorable bioactive response, namely, increased ion elution, in vitro calcium phosphate precipitation, and excellent biofouling resistance, which deterred the growth of the bridging species of Veillonella. Moreover, α-mZM resulted in a significant increase in the hDPSC response, as confirmed by a significant increase (p < 0.05) in alizarin red staining. The results of mRNA expression tests, performed using periodically refreshed media, showed increased and early peak expression levels for RUNX2, OCN, and OPN in the case of α-mZM. Based on the results of the in vitro experiments, it can be concluded that modification of HICs with polybetaine α-mZM can augment the overall biological response.
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- Utkarsh Mangal
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea. .,BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea.
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea. .,BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea. .,BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Bae GE, Kim TY, Yu H, Seo JY, Suh JS, Chang SH, Cho D. Allelic Enhancement of BEL.02 With the Single Nucleotide Variant, c.669G>T. Ann Lab Med 2023; 43:124-126. [PMID: 36045071 PMCID: PMC9467837 DOI: 10.3343/alm.2023.43.1.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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- Go Eun Bae
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University School, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea,Co-corresponding author: Soon Hee Chang, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Clinical Pathology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 680 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 41944, Korea Tel: +82-53-200-5278; Fax: +82-53-426-3367, E-mail:
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea,Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University School, Seoul, Korea,Corresponding author: Duck Cho, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Korea Tel: +82-2-3410-2403, Fax: +82-2-3410-2719, E-mail:
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Park HK, Seo JY, Jung HW, Lim JS. Prevalence and trends in obesity and severe obesity in Korean children and adolescents, 2007-2020: A population-based study. Pediatr Int 2023; 65:e15472. [PMID: 36645370 DOI: 10.1111/ped.15472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The age-adjusted prevalence of child and adolescent obesity has been stabilized in the Korean population, although severe obesity has increased with adverse health effects. In this study, we detailed the prevalence of and trends in overweight, obesity, and severe obesity in Korean children and adolescents by age group and sex from a nationally representative sample, using a new, 2017 age- and sex-specific reference for body mass index. METHODS We collected Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from the years 2007-2020. A total of 23,595 subjects (11,210 females) aged 2-18 years were included in this study. We calculated the recent prevalence of overweight and obesity, including severe obesity, by weighted data from 2019 and 2020. RESULTS The prevalence of overweight and obesity (class II and class III obesity) was 23.5% and 14.2% (2.5% and 0.5%), respectively. Males showed a higher prevalence of overweight and obesity. Adolescents aged 13-15 years showed the highest prevalence of severe obesity. A positive linear trend was significant for overweight (p = 0.025), class I obesity (p < 0.001), and class II obesity (p = 0.002) for both sexes and all ages combined. However, the trend of obesity prevalence was different in each subgroup. Comparing pre- and post- COVID-19 pandemic, obesity prevalence seemed to increase, but not significantly. CONCLUSIONS Despite previous reports that obesity in children and adolescents has remained stable, we found that the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and severe obesity has increased in Korean children and adolescents. The effects of COVID-19 on this trend require further evaluation.
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- Hong Kyu Park
- Department of Pediatrics, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim JY, Choi W, Mangal U, Seo JY, Kang TY, Lee J, Kim T, Cha JY, Lee KJ, Kim KM, Kim JM, Kim D, Kwon JS, Hong J, Choi SH. Multivalent network modifier upregulates bioactivity of multispecies biofilm-resistant polyalkenoate cement. Bioact Mater 2022; 14:219-233. [PMID: 35310353 PMCID: PMC8897648 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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- Ji-Yeong Kim
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Mason Hall, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Oral Science Research Center, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- Corresponding author. Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- Corresponding author. Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Jin J, Bhat R, Mangal U, Seo JY, Min Y, Yu J, Kim DE, Kuroda K, Kwon JS, Choi SH. Molecular weight tuning optimizes poly(2-methoxyethyl acrylate) dispersion to enhance the aging resistance and anti-fouling behavior of denture base resin. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:2224-2236. [PMID: 35344987 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00053a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-based denture base resins easily develop oral bacterial and fungal biofilms, which may constitute a significant health risk. Conventional bacterial-resistant additives and coatings often cause undesirable changes in the resin. Reduced bacterial resistance over time in the harsh oral environment is a major challenge in resin development. Poly(2-methoxyethyl acrylate) (PMEA) has anti-fouling properties; however, due to the oily/rubbery state of this polymer, and its surface aggregation tendency in a resin mixture, its direct use as a resin additive is limited. This study aimed to optimize the use of PMEA in dental resins. Acrylic resins containing a series of PMEA polymers with various molecular weights (MWs) at different concentrations were prepared, and the mechanical properties, surface gloss, direct transmittance, and cytotoxicity were evaluated, along with the distribution of PMEA in the resin. Resins with low-MW PMEA (2000 g mol-1) (PMEA-1) at low concentrations satisfied the clinical requirements for denture resins, and the PMEA was homogeneously distributed. The anti-fouling performance of the resin was evaluated for protein adsorption, bacterial and fungal attachment, and saliva-derived biofilm formation. The PMEA-1 resin most effectively inhibited biofilm formation (∼50% reduction in biofilm mass and thickness compared to those of the control). Post-aged resins maintained their mechanical properties and anti-fouling activity, and polished surfaces had the same anti-biofilm behavior. Based on wettability and tribological results, we propose that the PMEA additive creates a non-stick surface to inhibit biofilm formation. This study demonstrated that PMEA additives can provide a stable and biocompatible anti-fouling surface, without sacrificing the mechanical properties and aesthetics of denture resins.
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- Jie Jin
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biologic & Materials Sciences & Prosthodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea. .,BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biologic & Materials Sciences & Prosthodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea. .,Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea. .,BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Roh SM, Eun BW, Seo JY. Does coronavirus disease 2019 affect body mass index of children and adolescents who visited a growth clinic in South Korea?: a single-center study. Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2022; 27:52-59. [PMID: 35038839 PMCID: PMC8984750 DOI: 10.6065/apem.2142082.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study investigated the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on body mass index (BMI) of children and adolescents. METHODS From May to July 2020, the obesity rate of children and adolescents was compared retrospectively to the corresponding rate in the same period in 2019. The change in height, weight, and BMI of the girls who received a gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) for precocious puberty (n=53) and the controls (n=31) who visited a growth clinic for early breast budding but were not treated with GnRHa in the first half of 2020 were compared to the corresponding change in the first half of 2019 using a paired t-test. RESULTS The rate of overweight or obesity in new outpatients (n=113, 83 girls, 30 boys) who visited growth clinics from May to July 2019 was 25.3% for girls and 23.3% for boys. The corresponding rate for the same period in 2020 (n=201, 153 girls, 48 boys) was 31.4% for girls and 45.8% for boys. There was a significant increase in the rate of overweight or obesity. The BMI of the GnRHa treatment group increased significantly from May to July 2019 than during the same period in 2020 (P<0.01). There was no significant difference in BMI between those periods in the control group. CONCLUSION During the social distancing period, the incidence of obesity was higher in boys than in girls. The obesity rate in girls who visited the growth clinic for early breast budding during routine follow-ups did not increase.
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- Seung Myeong Roh
- Department of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea,Address for correspondence: Ji-Young Seo Department of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, 68 Hangeulbiseong-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01830, Korea
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Choi HS, Kim JT, Seo JY, Linkov F, Shubnikov E, Lee HK. Correlation between total air pollutant emissions and incidence of type 1 diabetes in the Russian Federation. Clin Exp Pediatr 2021; 64:525-530. [PMID: 33539701 PMCID: PMC8498011 DOI: 10.3345/cep.2020.01501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Exposure to air pollution (gaseous pollutants and/or particulate matter) has been associated with the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of type 1 diabetes (T1D). PURPOSE To examine the quantitative relationship between air pollutant emissions and the incidence of T1D. METHODS We examined the association between the incidence of T1D and type 2 diabetes (T2D) in 2017 as well as that of T1D in patients younger than 15 years in 2016 with "emissions of air-polluting substances from stationary and mobile sources by regions of the Russian Federation in 2016" as reported by the Federal Diabetes Register of Russia downloaded from the Russian government website (http://www.mnr.gov.ru/docs/gosudarstvennye_doklady/o_sostoyanii_i_ob_okhrane_okruzhayushchey_sredy_rossiyskoy_federatsii/). RESULTS The incidence of T1D across all ages in each region of the Russian Federation correlated with the total air pollutants emitted in the region each year (r=0.278, P=0.013). The incidence of T2D was also correlated with the amount of air pollutants (r=0.234, P=0.037) and the incidence of T1D (r=0.600, P<0.001) in each country. Similarly, the incidence of T1D in patients younger than 15 years correlated with the total air pollutants emitted each year in each region (r=0.300, P=0.011). CONCLUSION The quantitative relationship between the total air pollutants emitted and the incidence of T1D and T2D in the Russian Federation suggests that air pollution contributes to the development of T1D and T2D.
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- Hoon Sung Choi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Health Administration and Public Health, Rangos School of Health Sciences, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Kim MJ, Lee MJ, Kim KM, Yang SY, Seo JY, Choi SH, Kwon JS. Enamel Demineralization Resistance and Remineralization by Various Fluoride-Releasing Dental Restorative Materials. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:4554. [PMID: 34443077 PMCID: PMC8402149 DOI: 10.3390/ma14164554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The aim of this study is to investigate the resistance of various fluoride-releasing restorative materials against the demineralization and remineralization of enamel surfaces, including those that have been recently introduced to the market. Three different fluoride-releasing restorative materials were considered: glass ionomer (FI), resin-modified glass ionomer (RL), and an alkasite restorative material (CN). The acid neutralization ability was investigated using pH measurement, and the concentrations of released fluoride and calcium ions were measured. Finally, the demineralization resistance and remineralization effects of enamel were observed using a microhardness tester and SEM. CN showed an initial substantial increase in pH followed by a steady increase, with values higher than those of the other groups (p < 0.05). All three groups released fluoride ions, and the CN group released more calcium ions than the other groups (p < 0.05). In the acid resistance test, from the microhardness and SEM images, the CN group showed effective resistance to demineralization. In the remineralization test, the microhardness results showed that the FI and CN groups recovered the microhardness from the values of the demineralized enamel surface (p < 0.05). This was confirmed by the SEM images from remineralization tests; the CN group showed a recovered demineralized surface when immersed in artificial saliva for 7 days. In conclusion, alkasite restorative material can be an effective material when used in cariogenic environments.
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- Min-Ji Kim
- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea; (M.-J.K.); (K.-M.K.); (S.-Y.Y.)
- BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03772, Korea
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- Division of Health Science, Department of Dental Hygiene, Baekseok University, Cheonan 31065, Korea;
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea; (M.-J.K.); (K.-M.K.); (S.-Y.Y.)
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea; (M.-J.K.); (K.-M.K.); (S.-Y.Y.)
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03772, Korea;
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03772, Korea;
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea; (M.-J.K.); (K.-M.K.); (S.-Y.Y.)
- BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03772, Korea
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Kim JH, Kim SJ, Lee J, Shin CH, Seo JY. Factors affecting IGF-I level and correlation with growth response during growth hormone treatment in LG Growth Study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252283. [PMID: 34280192 PMCID: PMC8289015 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Growth hormone treatment strategies to achieve the goal include the titration of GH doses according to serum insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) concentrations. However, IGF-I levels do not always correlate well with the growth response. This study aims to identify the factors affecting the IGF-I concentration and identify the relationship between IGF-I and the treatment response. The data of prepubertal children treated with recombinant human GH for more than one year were obtained from the LG Growth Study (LGS) Database. This study includes patients with idiopathic growth hormone deficiency (IGHD), organic growth hormone deficiency (OGHD), or Turner syndrome (TS) or small for gestational age (SGA). Among 2,021 participants registered in LGS, 366 subjects were selected, 252 had IGHD, 16 had OGHD, 31 had TS, and 67 were SGA. In the IGHD and SGA groups, IGF-I levels had a positive correlation with weight SDS. There was no significant relationship between the pre-treatment IGF-I level and growth response. However, in the IGHD group, the growth response was significantly higher when the change in the IGF-I SDS value was 1 or more (p = 0.0013). Therefore, IGF-I concentrations should be used as an indicator to monitor the treatment compliance rather than for efficacy determination in Korean children of short stature with GH treatment.
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- Ji Hyun Kim
- Department of Pediatrics, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Wang Z, Lee YH, Kim SW, Seo JY, Lee SY, Nyholm L. Why Cellulose-Based Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices? Adv Mater 2021; 33:e2000892. [PMID: 32557867 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202000892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Recent findings demonstrate that cellulose, a highly abundant, versatile, sustainable, and inexpensive material, can be used in the preparation of very stable and flexible electrochemical energy storage devices with high energy and power densities by using electrodes with high mass loadings, composed of conducting composites with high surface areas and thin layers of electroactive material, as well as cellulose-based current collectors and functional separators. Close attention should, however, be paid to the properties of the cellulose (e.g., porosity, pore distribution, pore-size distribution, and crystallinity). The manufacturing of cellulose-based electrodes and all-cellulose devices is also well-suited for large-scale production since it can be made using straightforward filtration-based techniques or paper-making approaches, as well as utilizing various printing techniques. Herein, the recent development and possibilities associated with the use of cellulose are discussed, regarding the manufacturing of electrochemical energy storage devices comprising electrodes with high energy and power densities and lightweight current collectors and functional separators.
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- Zhaohui Wang
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, Box 538, Uppsala, SE-75121, Sweden
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- Department of Energy Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 689-798, Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 689-798, Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 689-798, Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 689-798, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, Box 538, Uppsala, SE-75121, Sweden
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Kang TY, Seo JY, Ryu JH, Kim KM, Kwon JS. Improvement of the mechanical and biological properties of bioactive glasses by the addition of zirconium oxide (ZrO 2 ) as a synthetic bone graft substitute. J Biomed Mater Res A 2021; 109:1196-1208. [PMID: 33012133 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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In this study, mechanical properties of bioactive glass (BAG) synthetic bone graft substitute was improved by containing ZrO2 (ZrO2 -BAG), while maintaining advantageous biological properties of BAG such as osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties. The ZrO2 -BAG was produced by adding ZrO2 in the following proportions to replace Na2 O in 45S5 BAG: 1% (Zr1-BAG), 3% (Zr3-BAG), 6% (Zr6-BAG), and 12% (Zr12-BAG). Properties including XRD, XPS, SEM, DSC, fracture toughness, and Vickers microhardness were evaluated. To assess the biological properties, Ca/P apatite formation, ion release, degradation rate, cell proliferation, ALP activity (ALP), and alizarin red S staining assay (ARS) were evaluated. Also, expression of osteogenic differentiation markers, Osteopontin (OPN), confirmed by immunofluorescence staining. Finally, an in vivo test was carried out to by implanting ZrO2 -BAG into the subcutaneous tissue of rats. The results of each test were statistically analyzed with one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's post hoc statistical test. Amorphous ZrO2 -BAG was successfully produced with increased mechanical properties as the ZrO2 content was increased. Additionally, ZrO2 -BAG exhibited a slower ion release and degradation rate compare to BAG without ZrO2 . Bioactivity of ZrO2 -BAG was confirmed with apatite layer formed on the surface, significantly higher proliferation rate and significantly enhanced ALP and the degree of ARS of the cells compare to respective controls. The tissue reactions observed in the in vivo study showed neo-formed vessels after implantation of ZrO2 -BAG.
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- Tae-Yun Kang
- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
- Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
- Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
- Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
- Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
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Seo JY. Pediatric Endocrinology of Post-Pandemic Era. Chonnam Med J 2021; 57:103-107. [PMID: 34123737 PMCID: PMC8167451 DOI: 10.4068/cmj.2021.57.2.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in the global health and medical environment. In order to prevent viral transmission, governments implemented strong social distancing, even lockdowns. The closure of schools has reduced physical activity among children and adolescents. Children, especially those with chronic diseases, are often reluctant to visit or even give up visiting hospitals, resulting in delayed diagnosis or missing the right timing for treatment. New guidelines are needed for the management of patients with endocrine diseases such as diabetes or thyroid disease, as well as children with chronic diseases who need regular clinical monitoring. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the previous research on pediatric endocrinology reported during COVID-19, guide the direction for future research, and establish guidelines to care for pediatric patients with endocrine diseases in the post-pandemic era.
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- Ji-Young Seo
- Department of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea
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Ryu HG, Jung Y, Lee N, Seo JY, Kim SW, Lee KH, Kim DY, Kim KT. HNRNP A1 Promotes Lung Cancer Cell Proliferation by Modulating VRK1 Translation. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22115506. [PMID: 34071140 PMCID: PMC8197126 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22115506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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THeterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (HNRNP) A1 is the most abundant and ubiquitously expressed member of the HNRNP protein family. In recent years, it has become more evident that HNRNP A1 contributes to the development of neurodegenerative diseases. However, little is known about the underlying role of HNRNP A1 in cancer development. Here, we report that HNRNP A1 expression is significantly increased in lung cancer tissues and is negatively correlated with the overall survival of patients with lung cancer. Additionally, HNRNP A1 positively regulates vaccinia-related kinase 1 (VRK1) translation via binding directly to the 3′ untranslated region (UTR) of VRK1 mRNA, thus increasing cyclin D1 (CCND1) expression by VRK1-mediated phosphorylation of the cAMP response element–binding protein (CREB). Furthermore, HNRNP A1 binding to the cis-acting region of the 3′UTR of VRK1 mRNA contributes to increased lung cancer cell proliferation. Thus, our study unveils a novel role of HNRNP A1 in lung carcinogenesis via post-transcriptional regulation of VRK1 expression and suggests its potential as a therapeutic target for patients with lung cancer.
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- Hye Guk Ryu
- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Korea;
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.-Y.S.); (S.W.K.)
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- Department of Molecular, Cell and Cancer Biology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01065, USA;
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.-Y.S.); (S.W.K.)
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.-Y.S.); (S.W.K.)
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- Division of Cosmetic Science and Technology, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsan 38610, Korea;
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Korea;
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Korea;
- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.-Y.S.); (S.W.K.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-54-279-2297
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Jung Y, Seo JY, Ryu HG, Kim DY, Lee KH, Kim KT. BDNF-induced local translation of GluA1 is regulated by HNRNP A2/B1. Sci Adv 2020; 6:6/47/eabd2163. [PMID: 33219033 PMCID: PMC7679154 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abd2163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The AMPA receptor subunit GluA1 is essential for induction of synaptic plasticity. While various regulatory mechanisms of AMPA receptor expression have been identified, the underlying mechanisms of GluA1 protein synthesis are not fully understood. In neurons, axonal and dendritic mRNAs have been reported to be translated in a cap-independent manner. However, molecular mechanisms of cap-independent translation of synaptic mRNAs remain largely unknown. Here, we show that GluA1 mRNA contains an internal ribosome entry site (IRES) in the 5'UTR. We also demonstrate that heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP) A2/B1 interacts with GluA1 mRNA and mediates internal initiation of GluA1 Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) stimulation increases IRES-mediated GluA1 translation via up-regulation of HNRNP A2/B1. Moreover, BDNF-induced GluA1 expression and dendritic spine density were significantly decreased in neurons lacking hnRNP A2/B1. Together, our data demonstrate that IRES-mediated translation of GluA1 mRNA is a previously unidentified feature of local expression of the AMPA receptor.
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- Youngseob Jung
- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Brain Science and Engineering Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cosmetic Science and Technology, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongbuk 38610, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea.
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Lee MJ, Kim JY, Seo JY, Mangal U, Cha JY, Kwon JS, Choi SH. Resin-Based Sealant with Bioactive Glass and Zwitterionic Material for Remineralisation and Multi-Species Biofilm Inhibition. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2020; 10:nano10081581. [PMID: 32806515 PMCID: PMC7466479 DOI: 10.3390/nano10081581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Since pits and fissures are the areas most commonly affected by caries due to their structural irregularity, bioactive resin-based sealant (RBS) may contribute to the prevention of secondary caries. This study aims to investigate the mechanical, physical, ion-release, enamel remineralisation, and antibacterial capabilities of the novel RBS with bioactive glass (BAG) and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC). For the synthesis, 12.5 wt% BAG and 3 wt% MPC were incorporated into RBS. The contact angle, flexural strength, water sorption, solubility, and viscosity were investigated. The release of multiple ions relating to enamel remineralisation was investigated. Further, the attachments of bovine serum albumin, brain heart infusion broth, and Streptococcus mutans on RBS were studied. Finally, the thickness and biomass of a human saliva-derived microsm biofilm model were analysed before aging, with static immersion aging and with thermocycling aging. In comparison to commercial RBS, BAG+MPC increased the wettability, water sorption, solubility, viscosity, and release of multiple ions, while the flexural strength did not significantly differ. Furthermore, RBS with MPC and BAG+MPC significantly reduced protein and bacteria adhesion and suppressed multi-species biofilm attachment regardless of the existence of aging and its type. The novel RBS has great potential to facilitate enamel remineralisation and suppress biofilm adhesion, which could prevent secondary dental caries.
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- Myung-Jin Lee
- Division of Health Science, Department of Dental Hygiene, Baekseok University, Cheonan 31065, Korea;
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea; (J.-Y.K.); (J.-Y.S.); (U.M.); (J.-Y.C.)
- BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea; (J.-Y.K.); (J.-Y.S.); (U.M.); (J.-Y.C.)
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea; (J.-Y.K.); (J.-Y.S.); (U.M.); (J.-Y.C.)
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea; (J.-Y.K.); (J.-Y.S.); (U.M.); (J.-Y.C.)
- BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea
- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea
- Correspondence: (J.-S.K.); (S.-H.C.); Tel.: +82-2-2228-8301 (J.-S.K.); +82-2-2228-3102 (S.-H.C.)
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea; (J.-Y.K.); (J.-Y.S.); (U.M.); (J.-Y.C.)
- BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea
- Correspondence: (J.-S.K.); (S.-H.C.); Tel.: +82-2-2228-8301 (J.-S.K.); +82-2-2228-3102 (S.-H.C.)
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Mangal U, Min YJ, Seo JY, Kim DE, Cha JY, Lee KJ, Kwon JS, Choi SH. Changes in tribological and antibacterial properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)-based 3D-printed intra-oral appliances by incorporating nanodiamonds. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2020; 110:103992. [PMID: 32750663 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.103992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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It is essential for 3D-printed intra-oral appliances to be able to withstand the mechanical and microbial insult existent in the harsh environment of the oral cavity. Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-based appliances are widely used in dentistry. Hence, the present study aimed to evaluate the role of nanodiamonds (NDs) as fillers to enhance the resistance to friction and wear. Using a solution-based mixing technique, 0.1 wt% ND was incorporated into the PMMA, and specimens were 3D-printed for tribological and bacterial analysis. The control specimens without ND fillers were tested against specimens with both amine-functionalized NDs (A-ND) and pure non-functionalized NDs (ND). The surface hardness test revealed a statistically significant increase in the Vickers micro-hardness (p < 0.001) in the nanocomposite groups. There was a significant reduction in the coefficient of friction (COF) (p < 0.01) in both the ND and A-ND nanocomposites compared to the stainless steel (SS) counter surfaces. However, for titanium (Ti)-based specimens, the COF of the control group was similar to that of A-ND but lower than that of ND. The wear resistance evaluation revealed that both the ND and A-ND groups displayed enhanced resistance to surface loss in comparison to the controls for both SS and Ti counter-surfaces (p < 0.001). Furthermore, both A-ND and ND exhibited significantly enhanced resistance to the formation of Streptococcus mutans biofilms after 48 h (p < 0.01) compared to the control group. Hence, we concluded that the addition of 0.1 wt% ND in the PMMA-based resin for 3D printing resulted in significant improvement in properties such as COF, wear resistance, and resistance to S. mutans, without any notable impact associated with the functionalization of the NDs.
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- Utkarsh Mangal
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University College of Engineering, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University College of Engineering, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea; BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea; BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Jin J, Kim JY, Choi W, Lee MJ, Seo JY, Yu J, Kwon JS, Hong J, Choi SH. Incorporation of carboxybetaine methacrylate into poly(methyl methacrylate) to prevent multi-species biofilm formation. J IND ENG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2020.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Seo JY, Oh D, Kim DJ, Kim KM, Kwon JS. Enhanced mechanical properties of ZrO 2-Al 2O 3 dental ceramic composites by altering Al 2O 3 form. Dent Mater 2020; 36:e117-e125. [PMID: 32035668 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2020.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 12/15/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study evaluates the difference in physical and mechanical properties of ZrO2 ceramics, commonly used in dental applications, altered by three different forms of Al2O3 content; microparticles (m), nanoparticles (n), and microfiber (f). METHODS Three different types of ZrO2-Al2O3 composites were formed using microparticle (m), nanoparticle (n), or microfibre (f) forms of Al2O3. The physical and mechanical properties such as sintering shrinkage, relative density, Vickers hardness, fracture toughness, and biaxial strength were evaluated. A Weibull analysis was performed to assess the strength reliability of the specimens. All data were calculated using the t-test and ANOVA. RESULTS The sintering shrinkage and relative density of all ceramic composite groups were decreased with the addition of Al2O3. The mechanical properties of ZrO2-Al2O3 (f) composite were higher than that of ZrO2-Al2O3 (m) composite and ZrO2-Al2O3 (n) composite. The maximum hardness, fracture toughness, and biaxial flexural strength were observed for 10 vol% of Al2O3 fibre. When the content of Al2O3 fibre in the matrix was increased above 20 vol%, agglomeration occurred and resulted in a decrease of hardness and toughness. The Weibull modulus value of the ZrO2-Al2O3 (f) composite was the lowest compared to that of other groups. However, characteristic strength (σ0) of ZrO2-Al2O3 (f) the highest value. SIGNIFICANCE The current study demonstrated that the addition of right amount of Al2O3 microfibre into the ZrO2 matrix enhanced the mechanical properties of ZrO2-Al2O3 (f) composite, which would be favourable for dental applications.
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- Ji-Young Seo
- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Acucera Co., Inc., 313, Naechon-Myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Lee CG, Jang JH, Seo JY. First identified Korean family with Tatton-Brown-Rahman Syndrome caused by the novel DNMT3A variant c.118G>C p.(Glu40Gln). Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2019; 24:253-256. [PMID: 31905446 PMCID: PMC6944862 DOI: 10.6065/apem.2019.24.4.253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Tatton-Brown-Rahman Syndrome (TBRS), an overgrowth syndrome caused by heterozygous mutation of DNMT3A, first was described in 2014. Approximately 60 DNMT3A variants, including 32 missense variants, have been reported, with most missense mutations located on the DNMT3A functional domains. Autosomal dominant inheritance by germ-line mutation of DNMT3A has been reported, but vertical transmission within a family is extremely rare. Herein, we report the first Korean family with maternally inherited TBRS due to the novel heterozygous DNMT3A variant c.118G>C p.(Glu40Gln), located outside the main functional domain and identified by multigene panel sequencing. The patient and her mother had typical clinical features, including tall stature during childhood, macrocephaly, intellectual disability, and characteristic facial appearance. TBRS shows milder dysmorphic features than other overgrowth syndromes, potentially leading to underdiagnosis and underestimated prevalence; thus, targeted multigene panel sequencing including DNMT3A will be a useful tool in cases of overgrowth and unexplained mild intellectual disability for early diagnosis and genetic counseling.
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- Cha Gon Lee
- Department of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea
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Mangal U, Kim JY, Seo JY, Kwon JS, Choi SH. Novel Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Containing Nanodiamond to Improve the Mechanical Properties and Fungal Resistance. Materials (Basel) 2019; 12:ma12203438. [PMID: 31640147 PMCID: PMC6829541 DOI: 10.3390/ma12203438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Herein we evaluate the effect of nanodiamond (ND) incorporation on the mechanical properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) nanocomposite. Three quantities of ND (0.1, 0.3, and 0.5 wt.%) were tested against the control and zirconium oxide nanoparticles (ZrO). Flexural strength and elastic modulus were measured using a three-point bending test, surface hardness was evaluated using the Vickers hardness test, and surface roughness was evaluated using atomic force microscopy (AFM), while fungal adhesion and viability were studied using Candida albicans. Samples were also analyzed for biofilm thickness and biomass in a saliva-derived biofilm model. All groups of ND-PMMA nanocomposites had significantly greater mean flexural strengths and statistically improved elastic modulus, compared to the control and ZrO groups (P < 0.001). The Vickers hardness values significantly increased compared to the control group (P < 0.001) with 0.3% and 0.5% ND. ND addition also gave significant reduction in fungal adhesion and viability (P < 0.001) compared to the control group. Finally, salivary biofilm formation was markedly reduced compared to the ZrO group. Hence, the incorporation of 0.1–0.5 wt.% ND with auto- polymerized PMMA resin significantly improved the flexural strength, elastic modulus, and surface hardness, and provided considerable fungal resistance.
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- Utkarsh Mangal
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea.
- BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea.
- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea.
- BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea.
- BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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Lim H, Yang HM, Yoon MH, Seo KW, Choi BJ, Choi SY, Seo JY, Jin U, Tahk SJ. 6112Usefulness of the trans-stent fractional flow reserve gradient for predicting clinical outcomes. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aims
The clinical meaning of a trans-stent pressure gradient after DES implantation has not been estimated adequately. We evaluated the usefulness of a fractional flow reserve (FFR) gradient across the stent (ΔFFRstent) for long-term clinical outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with a drug-eluting stent (DES).
Methods and results
FFR pull-back and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) were performed after successful PCI in 135 left anterior descending artery lesions. ΔFFRstent was defined as the FFR gradient across the stent. The ΔFFRstent/length was defined as the ΔFFRstent value divided by the total stent length multiplied by 10 [= (ΔFFRstent ÷ stent length) x 10]. Major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) were the composite of all-cause death, target vessel related myocardial infarction, and target lesion revascularisation. Despite successful PCI without significant complications on IVUS, ΔFFRstent >0 was observed in 98.5% of cases. ΔFFRstent ≥0.04 and ΔFFRstent/length ≥0.009 predicted suboptimal stenting defined as final minimal stent area <5.5 mm2. During 2183±898 days, the MACE-free survival rate was significantly lower in patients with ΔFFRstent ≥0.04 and ΔFFRstent/length ≥0.009 compared to those with lower values (69.6 vs. 93.4%, log-rank p=0.031; 72.1 vs. 97.7%, log-rank p=0.003, respectively). ΔFFRstent/length ≥0.009 (hazard ratio 10.1, p=0.032) was an independent predictor of MACE.
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A trans-stent FFR gradient was frequently observed in DES-treated patients despite successful PCI results. ΔFFRstent and ΔFFRstent/length are useful indicators for optimising a DES and are related to long-term outcomes.
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- H Lim
- Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea (Republic of)
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- Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea (Republic of)
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- Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea (Republic of)
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- Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea (Republic of)
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- Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea (Republic of)
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- Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea (Republic of)
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- Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea (Republic of)
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- Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea (Republic of)
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- Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea (Republic of)
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Lee J, Lee S, Ryu YJ, Lee D, Kim S, Seo JY, Oh E, Paek SH, Kim SU, Ha CM, Choi SY, Kim KT. Vaccinia-related kinase 2 plays a critical role in microglia-mediated synapse elimination during neurodevelopment. Glia 2019; 67:1667-1679. [PMID: 31050055 DOI: 10.1002/glia.23638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2018] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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During postnatal neurodevelopment, excessive synapses must be eliminated by microglia to complete the establishment of neural circuits in the brain. The lack of synaptic regulation by microglia has been implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and intellectual disability. Here we suggest that vaccinia-related kinase 2 (VRK2), which is expressed in microglia, may stimulate synaptic elimination by microglia. In VRK2-deficient mice (VRK2KO ), reduced numbers of presynaptic puncta within microglia were observed. Moreover, the numbers of presynaptic puncta and synapses were abnormally increased in VRK2KO mice by the second postnatal week. These differences did not persist into adulthood. Even though an increase in the number of synapses was normalized, adult VRK2KO mice showed behavioral defects in social behaviors, contextual fear memory, and spatial memory.
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- Juhyun Lee
- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Research Division and Brain Research Core Facilities of Korea Brain Research Institute, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea.,Neuroregeneration and Stem Cell Programs, Institute for Cell Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Research Division and Brain Research Core Facilities of Korea Brain Research Institute, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea.,Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea
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Baek YS, Seo JY, Song JY, Lee SY, Kim A, Jeon J. Li-Fraumeni syndrome presenting as cutaneous melanoma in a child: case report and review of literature. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 33:e174-e175. [PMID: 30653764 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Y S Baek
- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Korea University, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Korea University, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Korea University, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Korea
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- Division of Oncology/Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Korea University, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Korea University, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Korea
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Seo JY, Jung Y, Kim DY, Ryu HG, Lee J, Kim SW, Kim KT. DAP5 increases axonal outgrowth of hippocampal neurons by enhancing the cap-independent translation of DSCR1.4 mRNA. Cell Death Dis 2019; 10:49. [PMID: 30718468 PMCID: PMC6362140 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-018-1299-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Revised: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Proper wiring between neurons is indispensable for proper brain function. From the early developmental stage, axons grow and navigate to connect to targets according to specific guidance cues. The accuracy of axonal outgrowth and navigation are controlled by a variety of genes, and mutations and/or deficiencies in these genes are closely related to several brain disorders, such as autism. DSCR1 is one of these genes and regulates actin filament formation in axons. Thus, identifying the detailed regulatory mechanisms of DSCR1 expression is crucial for the understanding of the axon development of neurons; however, these regulatory mechanisms of DSCR1 remain unknown. Here, we discovered that mRNA encoding the DSCR1 isoform DSCR1.4 is present and mainly translated by the cap-independent initiation mechanisms in both the soma and axons of hippocampal neurons. We found that translation of DSCR1.4 mRNA is enhanced by death-associated protein 5 (DAP5), which can bind to DSCR1.4 5'UTR. BDNF-stimulus induced an increase in DAP5 expression and the cap-independent translation efficiency of DSCR1.4 mRNA in axon as well as soma. Furthermore, we showed the importance of the cap-independent translation of DSCR1.4 on enhancement of DSCR1.4 expression by BDNF-stimulus and axonal outgrowth of hippocampal neurons. Our findings suggest a new translational regulatory mechanism for DSCR1.4 expressions and a novel function of DAP5 as a positive regulator of DSCR1.4 mRNA translation induced in soma and axon of hippocampal neurons.
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- Ji-Young Seo
- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University (KNU), Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea.
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Ryu HG, Seo JY, Jung Y, Kim SW, Kim E, Jang SK, Kim KT. Upf1 regulates neurite outgrowth and branching by transcriptional and post-transcriptional modulation of Arc. J Cell Sci 2019; 132:jcs.224055. [PMID: 30584064 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.224055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 12/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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A large number of neuronal proteins must show correct spatiotemporal localization in order to carry out their critical functions. The mRNA transcript for the somatodendritic protein activity-regulated cytoskeleton-associated protein (Arc; also known as Arg3.1) contains two conserved introns in the 3' untranslated region (UTR), and was proposed to be a natural target for nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD). However, a well-known NMD component Upf1 has differential roles in transcriptional and translational regulation of Arc gene expression. Specifically, Upf1 suppresses Arc transcription by enhancing destabilization of mRNAs encoding various transcription factors, including Mef2a. Upf1 also binds to the Arc 3'UTR, resulting in suppression of translation. Surprisingly, the Arc transcript escapes from Upf1-mediated NMD by binding to Ago2 (also known as miRISC), which blocks NMD and further suppresses Arc mRNA translation. Upf1 knockdown triggered sustained Arc expression, which contributes to Cofilin (also known as Cfl1) hyperphosphorylation and abnormal neuronal outgrowth and branching. Collectively, these data reveal that multiple levels of Upf1-mediated inhibition of Arc gene expression may allow neurons to more effectively respond to changes in neuronal activity.
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- Hye Guk Ryu
- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea .,Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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Yun HH, Kim HJ, Jeong MS, Choi YS, Seo JY. Changes of the growth plate in children: 3-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging analysis. Korean J Pediatr 2018; 61:226-230. [PMID: 30032590 PMCID: PMC6106687 DOI: 10.3345/kjp.2018.61.7.226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE This pilot study assessed changes in the growth plate and growth rates in children during a 6-month period. METHODS The study included 31 healthy children (17 boys, 14 girls) under evaluation for growth retardation. Height, weight, bone age, insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and insulin like growth factor binding protein 3 (IGF-BP3) were measured at baseline and after 6 months. In addition, the diameter, thickness, and volume of the femoral and tibial growth plates were measured using magnetic resonance imaging. RESULTS The mean bone age in boys and girls was 11.7 and 10.7 years, respectively. In boys, height (z score) (-0.2 vs. 0.0), weight (z score) (0.8 vs. 1.1), body mass index (BMI) (z score) (1.27 vs. 1.5), IGF-1 (ng/mL) (343.6 vs. 501.8), and IGF-BP3 (ng/mL) (5,088.5 vs. 5,620.0) were significantly higher after 6 months. In girls, height (z score) (-1.0 vs. -0.7), weight (z score) (-0.5 vs. 0.1), BMI (z score) (-0.02 vs. 0.3), IGF-1 (ng/mL) (329.3 vs. 524.6), and IGF-BP3 (ng/mL) (4,644.4 vs. 5,593.6) were also significantly higher after 6 months. In both sexes, the mean diameter and volume of the femoral and tibial growth plates were significantly increased 6 months later. CONCLUSION No significant correlation was found between changes in the growth plate and clinical parameters in children with growth retardation in this study, other than correlations of change in femoral diameter with weight and BMI. A larger, long-term study is needed to precisely evaluate the correlation between change in the growth plate and growth.
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- Hyung Ho Yun
- Department of Pediatrics, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Super-resolution optical microscopy techniques have revolutionized how we see and understand biology. In recent past, a new super-resolution optical microscopy technique called expansion microscopy (ExM) was developed. Unlike other pre-existing super-resolution imaging techniques, this technique achieves super-resolution by physically expanding biological specimens via a swellable hydrogel. After the development of ExM, various techniques based on ExM but with improved performance in various aspects, have been developed. In this review, we introduce the basic principles of ExM and its variants. and compare the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques. In addition, we present the applications of ExM techniques in various fields.
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- I Cho
- Department of biomedical engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of biomedical engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of biomedical engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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Chun S, Ryu MR, Cha SY, Seo JY, Cho D. ABO Mistyping of cis-AB Blood Group by the Automated Microplate Technique. Transfus Med Hemother 2018; 45:5-10. [PMID: 29593455 DOI: 10.1159/000475506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2016] [Accepted: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background The cis-AB phenotype, although rare, is the relatively most frequent of ABO subgroups in Koreans. To prevent ABO mistyping of cis-AB samples, our hospital has applied a combination of the manual tile method with automated devices. Herein, we report cases of ABO mistyping detected by the combination testing system. Methods Cases that showed discrepant results by automated devices and the manual tile method were evaluated. These samples were also tested by the standard tube method. The automated devices used in this study were a QWALYS-3 and Galileo NEO. Exons 6 and 7 of the ABO gene were sequenced. Results 13 cases that had the cis-AB allele showed results suggestive of the cis-AB subgroup by manual methods, but were interpreted as AB by either automated device. This happened in 87.5% of these cases by QWALYS-3 and 70.0% by Galileo NEO. Genotyping results showed that 12 cases were ABO*cis-AB01/ABO*O01 or ABO*cis-AB01/ABO*O02, and one case was ABO*cis-AB01/ ABO*A102. Conclusion Cis-AB samples were mistyped as AB by the automated microplate technique in some cases. We suggest that the manual tile method can be a simple supplemental test for the detection of the cis-AB phenotype, especially in countries with relatively high cis-AB prevalence.
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- Sejong Chun
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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Seo JY, Kim JH. Validation of surrogate markers for metabolic syndrome and cardiometabolic risk factor clustering in children and adolescents: A nationwide population-based study. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0186050. [PMID: 29049309 PMCID: PMC5648147 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0186050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children is increasing and identifying the risk factors for MetS during childhood is an important first step to prevent chronic diseases later in life. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of MetS and cardiometabolic risk factor (CMRF) clustering among Korean children and adolescents and to validate the associated anthropometric and laboratory surrogate markers. We used data from the 2011–2014 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. In total, data for 2,935 subjects (1539 boys, 52.6%) aged 10–19 years were assessed. MetS was defined by central obesity plus any two or more of CMRFs such as abdominal obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and decreased high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) using the International Diabetes Federation criteria for children and adolescents. The presence of two or more CMRFs was classified as CMRF clustering. The prevalence of MetS and CMRF clustering in this group was found to be 1.8% and 8.9%, respectively. The receiver operating characteristic analysis of MetS and CMRF clustering, and the area under the curve (95% confidence interval) of surrogate markers revealed that the waist circumference to height ratio [0.960 (95% CI 0.959–0.960), cut-off 0.491] showed the highest predictability for MetS whereas triglyceride to HDL-C ratio [0.891 (95% CI 0.891–0.892), cut-off 2.63] showed the highest predictability for CMRF clustering. Long-term follow-up is needed for further validation.
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- Ji-Young Seo
- Department of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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Seo JY, Kim DY, Kim SH, Kim HJ, Ryu HG, Lee J, Lee KH, Kim KT. Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP) L promotes DNA damage-induced cell apoptosis by enhancing the translation of p53. Oncotarget 2017; 8:51108-51122. [PMID: 28881634 PMCID: PMC5584235 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.17003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The tumor suppressor p53 is an essential gene in the induction of cell cycle arrest, DNA repair, and apoptosis. p53 protein is induced under cellular stress, blocking cell cycle progression and inducing DNA repair. Under DNA damage conditions, it has been reported that post-transcriptional regulation of p53 mRNA contributes to the increase in p53 protein level. Here we demonstrate that heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP) L enhances p53 mRNA translation. We found that hnRNP L is increased and binds to the 5'UTR of p53 mRNA in response to DNA damage. Increased hnRNP L caused enhancement of p53 mRNA translation. Conversely, p53 protein levels were decreased following hnRNP L knock-down, rendering them resistant to apoptosis and arrest in the G2/M phase after DNA damage. Thus, our findings suggest that hnRNP L functions as a positive regulator of p53 translation and promotes cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.
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- Ji-Young Seo
- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University (KNU), Daegu, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea.,Division of Bio-technology and Convergence, Daegu Haany University (DHU), Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea.,Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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Chun S, Kim EY, Cha SY, Seo JY, Koo HH, Cho D. Application of a portable microscopic cell counter for the counting of residual leukocytes in leukoreduced apheresis platelet concentrates in a hospital blood bank. Transfus Apher Sci 2017; 56:427-430. [PMID: 28456469 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2017.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2017] [Revised: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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While a portable microscopic cell counter has been evaluated to enumerate residual white blood cells (WBCs) in red blood cells and platelet concentrates at blood centers, it has not yet been assessed in a hospital blood bank. We investigated the performance of this device and evaluated its accuracy, along with its benefits in time management. Residual WBCs from each of 100 apheresis platelet specimens were measured manually using a Nageotte chamber, along with flow cytometry methods and an ADAM-rWBC automated instrument (NanoEnTek, Seoul, South Korea). The efficiency was calculated by measuring the time required for the analysis of one specimen ten times consecutively. Flow cytometry and the ADAM-rWBC were able to detect four sporadic cases that had residual WBCs exceeding 1/μL that were not detected by the manual method. Analysis time was the shortest with the ADAM-rWBC, followed by flow cytometry and the manual method. Our data suggest that hospital blood banks require quality control of residual WBCs; among the methods evaluated in this study, the portable microscopic cell counter offers the best time efficiency.
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- Sejong Chun
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Lee CS, Lee D, Seo JY, Ahn IY, Bhang SY. Relationship between School Violence and Depressive Symptoms among Multicultural Families' Offspring in South Korea. Psychiatry Investig 2017; 14:216-218. [PMID: 28326121 PMCID: PMC5355021 DOI: 10.4306/pi.2017.14.2.216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2016] [Revised: 07/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of school violence on depressive symptoms among the offspring of multicultural families in South Korea. Data from the National Survey of Multicultural Families 2012, conducted by the Korean Women's Development Institute and Statistics Korea, were used in this study. Complex samples logistic regression was performed to determine the effect of school violence on depressive mood. The survey participants were 3999 students between the ages of 9 and 24. Of the participants, 22.1% reported experiencing depressive symptoms and 9.1% reported experiencing school violence within the last year. School violence was a strong risk factor (OR=5.142, 95% CI=4.067-6.500) for depressive symptoms after adjusting for personal, familial and school factors. School violence is a serious contributor to depressive mood among the offspring of multicultural families. There is a significant need to monitor school violence among this vulnerable group.
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- Cheol-Soon Lee
- Department of Psychiatry, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Republic of Korea
- Department of Psychiatry, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Eulji University School of Medicine, Eulji University Eulji Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kang MJ, Lee JS, Kim HY, Jung HW, Lee YA, Lee SH, Seo JY, Kim JH, Chung HR, Kim SY, Shin CH, Yang SW. Contributions of CAG repeat length in the androgen receptor gene and androgen profiles to premature pubarche in Korean girls. Endocr J 2017; 64:91-102. [PMID: 27725361 DOI: 10.1507/endocrj.ej16-0300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The CAG repeat length of the androgen receptor (AR) gene, which exhibits an inverse relationship to AR sensitivity, might influence the development of the pubarche along with hyperandrogenemia. There are ethnic differences in the AR CAG repeat length, however, no Asian studies on premature pubarche (PP) have been reported, including Korea. Our objectives were to examine the hormone levels and AR CAG repeat length, and to assess their contributions to PP in Korean girls. Subjects with PP (n=16) and normal pubarche (NP, n=16), and normal controls (NC, n=16) were enrolled. The levels of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEAS), 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP), and free testosterone (FT) were checked. The methylation-weighted (MW) average CAG repeat lengths were analyzed. The median ages at pubarche were 7.4 and 8.9 years in the PP and NP groups, respectively, and the levels of 17-OHP, DHEAS, and FT were similar in both groups. The PP group exhibited a higher DHEAS:DHEA ratio than the NP group (P=0.014). The medians of the MW average CAG repeat length of the AR gene were 22.4 for all subjects and did not differ among the PP (22.3), NP (22.4), and NC (22.2) groups. The AR CAG repeat lengths in the PP and NP groups did not correlate with DHEAS or FT levels. These results suggest that the AR CAG repeat length was not involved in the development of PP in Korean girls. However, excessive adrenal androgen levels, particularly those caused by increased sulfotransferase activity, might be important in the pathogenesis of PP.
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- Min Jae Kang
- Department of Pediatrics, Hallym Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang 14068, Korea
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Chun S, Phan MT, Kim HY, Shin DJ, Seo JY, Kim KH, Cho D. The A312 Allele (c.280A>T) Is Responsible for the Weak A Phenotype. Ann Clin Lab Sci 2017; 47:99-102. [PMID: 28249926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The ABO*A312 allele was found in a 71-year-old Korean male with ABO discrepancy and in his two sons. Although the ABO*A312 allele (c.280A>T, I94F) in an AwB case was registered in GenBank, the impact of the I94F mutation of the ABO gene on the activity of A transferase has not been studied. Transient transfection experiments were performed in HeLa cells using A101, A102, and A312 alleles synthesized by site-directed mutagenesis, and the functional expression level of A antigen was assessed by flow cytometry. The results showed that the A102 and A312 alleles expressed A antigen levels that were 80.28% and 19.32%, respectively, of that of the A101 allele. Our study results demonstrate that the c.280A>T variant is responsible for the weakened expression of A antigen.
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- Sejong Chun
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Center for Creative Biomedical Scientists, Chonnam National University, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Companion & Laboratory Animal Science, Kongju National University, Yesan, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Dong-A University Hospital, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim HC, Kim YJ, Han HY, Yi JM, Baek JH, Park SY, Seo JY, Kim KW. First-Line Use of Core Needle Biopsy for High-Yield Preliminary Diagnosis of Thyroid Nodules. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2016; 38:357-363. [PMID: 27932508 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2016] [Accepted: 09/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Although core needle biopsy was introduced as a diagnostic alternative to fine-needle aspiration, the utility and safety of core needle biopsy for thyroid nodules in a large population has yet to be studied comprehensively. We evaluate core needle biopsy yields on a large-scale basis to investigate its potential in the preliminary diagnosis of thyroid nodules. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between March 2005 and December 2013, 2448 initially detected thyroid nodules from 2120 consecutive patients who underwent core needle biopsy were retrospectively evaluated. Of these, 72 thyroid nodules from 63 patients were excluded due to prior fine-needle aspiration attempts. The inconclusive and conclusive result rates, diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and unnecessary surgery rate of core needle biopsy were evaluated. RESULTS With core needle biopsy as the first-line method, the inconclusive result rate was 11.9% (283/2376) and the conclusive result rate was 88.1% (2093/2376). The diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of core needle biopsy for the diagnosis of malignancy were 96.7% (1160/1200), 89.7% (347/387), 100% (813/813), 100% (347/347), and 95.3% (813/853), respectively. There were no major complications and 12 minor complications. CONCLUSIONS We have demonstrated that first-line use of core needle biopsy may well improve diagnostic accuracy in thyroid nodules, reducing inconclusive or false-negative results and unnecessary operations. Such benefits underscore the promising role of core needle biopsy in managing thyroid nodules and optimizing related surgical decision-making.
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- H C Kim
- From the Department of Radiology (H.C.K., Y.J.K., J.Y.S., K.W.K.), Konyang University Myunggok Medical Research Institute, Konyang Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- From the Department of Radiology (H.C.K., Y.J.K., J.Y.S., K.W.K.), Konyang University Myunggok Medical Research Institute, Konyang Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology (H.Y.H., J.M.Y.), Daejeon Sun Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology (H.Y.H., J.M.Y.), Daejeon Sun Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology (J.H.B.), University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology (S.Y.P.), Konyang University Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- From the Department of Radiology (H.C.K., Y.J.K., J.Y.S., K.W.K.), Konyang University Myunggok Medical Research Institute, Konyang Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- From the Department of Radiology (H.C.K., Y.J.K., J.Y.S., K.W.K.), Konyang University Myunggok Medical Research Institute, Konyang Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Lee J, Lee HR, Pyo J, Jung Y, Seo JY, Ryu HG, Kim KT, Je JH. Nanowires: Quantitative Probing of Cu(2+) Ions Naturally Present in Single Living Cells (Adv. Mater. 21/2016). Adv Mater 2016; 28:3978. [PMID: 27246918 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201670142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Quantitative probing of the Cu(2+) ions naturally present in single living cells is accomplished by a probe made from a quantum-dot-embedded-nanowire waveguide. After inserting the active nanowire-based waveguide probe into single living cells, J. H. Je and co-workers directly observe photoluminescence (PL) quenching of the embedded quantum dots by the Cu(2+) ions diffused into the probe as described on page 4071. This results in quantitative measurement of intracellular Cu(2+) ions.
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- Junho Lee
- X-Ray Imaging Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- X-Ray Imaging Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- X-Ray Imaging Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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Lee J, Lee HR, Pyo J, Jung Y, Seo JY, Ryu HG, Kim KT, Je JH. Quantitative Probing of Cu(2+) Ions Naturally Present in Single Living Cells. Adv Mater 2016; 28:4071-4076. [PMID: 27027298 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201600161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2016] [Revised: 02/14/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Quantitative probing of Cu(2+) ions naturally present in single living cells is realized by developing a quantum-dot-embedded nanowire-waveguide probe. The intracellular Cu(2+) ion concentration is quantified by direct monitoring of photoluminescence quenching during the insertion of the nanowire in a living neuron. The measured intracellular Cu(2+) ion concentration is 3.34 ± 1.04 × 10(-6) m (mean ± s.e.m.) in single hippocampal neurons.
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- Junho Lee
- X-Ray Imaging Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- X-Ray Imaging Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
- Department of Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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- X-Ray Imaging Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea
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Kwak HJ, Park DW, Seo JY, Moon JY, Kim TH, Sohn JW, Shin DH, Yoon HJ, Park SS, Kim SH. The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway regulates the development of airway remodeling in patients with asthma. Exp Mol Med 2015; 47:e198. [PMID: 26655831 PMCID: PMC4686695 DOI: 10.1038/emm.2015.91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2015] [Accepted: 09/18/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Airway remodeling is a key characteristic of chronic asthma, particularly in patients with a fixed airflow limitation. The mechanisms underlying airway remodeling are poorly understood, and no therapeutic option is available. The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway is involved in various physiological and pathological processes, including fibrosis and smooth muscle hypertrophy. In this study, we investigated the roles of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in airway remodeling in patients with asthma. Wnt7a mRNA expression was prominent in induced sputum from patients with asthma compared with that from healthy controls. Next, we induced a chronic asthma mouse model with airway remodeling features, including subepithelial fibrosis and airway smooth muscle hyperplasia. Higher expression of Wnt family proteins and β-catenin was detected in the lung tissue of mice with chronic asthma compared to control mice. Blocking β-catenin expression with a specific siRNA attenuated airway inflammation and airway remodeling. Decreased subepithelial fibrosis and collagen accumulation in the β-catenin siRNA-treated mice was accompanied by reduced expression of transforming growth factor-β. We further showed that suppressing β-catenin in the chronic asthma model inhibited smooth muscle hyperplasia by downregulating the tenascin C/platelet-derived growth factor receptor pathway. Taken together, these findings demonstrate that the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway is highly expressed and regulates the development of airway remodeling in chronic asthma.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Hwang JW, Seo JY. Parents' perception about child's height and psychopathology in community children with relatively short stature. Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2015; 20:79-85. [PMID: 26191511 PMCID: PMC4504994 DOI: 10.6065/apem.2015.20.2.79] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Revised: 06/09/2015] [Accepted: 06/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study investigated the relationship between height and psychopathology in community children with relatively short stature according to the parents' reports. Also, the matter of parental concern about child's height was explored. METHODS The child behavior checklist (CBCL), the Brief Encounter Psychosocial Instrument (BEPSI), and the child-health questionnaire-parent form 50 (CHQ-PF50) were administered to 423 parents (from elementary and middle school children's) in Gangnam, South Korea. Subjects were divided into three groups; (1) relatively short (n=30), (2) average stature (n=131), (3) relatively tall (n=153). CBCL, BEPSI, and CHQ-PF50 scores were compared among three groups. RESULTS There were no significant differences in psychosocial burden associated with relatively short stature measured by Korean version of the BEPSI and Korean version of the CBCL scores among three groups. But general health perception score of relatively short was significantly lower than that of nonshort on the CHQ-PF50. Also, they were more used complementary medicines, milk and growth hormone compared to the nonshort. The parents' expected height of their children was 180.6±3.5 cm for boys and 166.7±3.5 cm for girls. This is respectively 90 percentile and 75-90 percentile for the Korean standard adult height. CONCLUSION Our study shows that in Korea, Parents tended to regard relatively short children as having health problems. Also, the parental expectation for their child's attainable height is unrealistically tall, mostly due to lack of correct medical information.
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- Jun-Won Hwang
- Department of Psychiatry, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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INTRODUCTION The Sysmex XN-series is a new automated hematology analyzer designed to improve the accuracy of cell counts and the specificity of the flagging events. METHODS The basic characteristics and the performance of new measurement channels of the XN were evaluated and compared with the Sysmex XE-2100 and the manual method. Fluorescent platelet count (PLT-F) was compared with the flow cytometric method. The low WBC mode and body fluid mode were also evaluated. For workflow analysis, 1005 samples were analyzed on both the XN and the XE-2100, and manual review rates were compared. RESULTS All parameters measured by the XN correlated well with the XE-2100. PLT-F showed better correlation with the flow cytometric method (r(2) = 0.80) compared with optical platelet count (r(2) = 0.73) for platelet counts <70 × 10(9) /L. The low WBC mode reported accurate leukocyte differentials for samples with a WBC count <0.5 × 10(9) /L. Relatively good correlation was found for WBC counts between the manual method and the body fluid mode (r = 0.88). The XN made less flags than the XE-2100, while the sensitivities of both instruments were comparable. CONCLUSION The XN provided reliable results on low cell counts, as well as reduced manual blood film reviews, while maintaining a proper level of diagnostic sensitivity.
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- J Y Seo
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea; Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Seo JY, Lee ST, Kim SH. Performance evaluation of the new hematology analyzer Sysmex XN-series. Int J Lab Hematol 2014; 37:155-64. [PMID: 24815300 DOI: 10.1111/ijlh.12254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2013] [Accepted: 04/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The Sysmex XN-series is a new automated hematology analyzer designed to improve the accuracy of cell counts and the specificity of the flagging events. METHODS The basic characteristics and the performance of new measurement channels of the XN were evaluated and compared with the Sysmex XE-2100 and the manual method. Fluorescent platelet count (PLT-F) was compared with the flow cytometric method. The low WBC mode and body fluid mode were also evaluated. For workflow analysis, 1005 samples were analyzed on both the XN and the XE-2100, and manual review rates were compared. RESULTS All parameters measured by the XN correlated well with the XE-2100. PLT-F showed better correlation with the flow cytometric method (r(2) = 0.80) compared with optical platelet count (r(2) = 0.73) for platelet counts <70 × 10(9) /L. The low WBC mode reported accurate leukocyte differentials for samples with a WBC count <0.5 × 10(9) /L. Relatively good correlation was found for WBC counts between the manual method and the body fluid mode (r = 0.88). The XN made less flags than the XE-2100, while the sensitivities of both instruments were comparable. CONCLUSION The XN provided reliable results on low cell counts, as well as reduced manual blood film reviews, while maintaining a proper level of diagnostic sensitivity.
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- J Y Seo
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea; Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Seo JY, Cho YG, Kang JH, Hur YI, Park HA, Kim KW, Kwon SK. New diagnostic criteria for obesity and overweight in Korean children and adolescents using 2007 Korean National Growth Charts. Obes Res Clin Pract 2013; 7:e182-9. [PMID: 23697586 DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2011.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2011] [Accepted: 12/09/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The diagnostic criteria (KCDC Criteria) to define obesity and overweight of Korean children and adolescents were newly presented in the 2007 Korean National Growth Charts. The KCDC Criteria were criticized for several problems caused by upward shift of body mass index (BMI) percentile curves of the growth charts. This study was conducted to establish new diagnostic criteria (New Criteria) for obesity and overweight in Korean children and adolescents that would be less affected by a change of BMI distribution in the reference population of the Growth Charts. The BMI values for ages 2-18 years corresponding to Asia-Pacific adult BMI cutoffs of obesity (25.0 kg/m(2)) and overweight (23.0 kg/m(2)) were calculated with L, M and S values presented in the 2007 Korean National Growth Charts. Additionally, we examined the frequencies of obesity and overweight among children and adolescents who participated in the 2005 National Growth Survey based on both New Criteria and KCDC Criteria. The Z-scores corresponding to BMIs of 25 and 23 kg/m(2) at 18-years-of-age were 0.99 and 0.41 in boys, and 1.34 and 0.71 in girls, respectively. The BMI values corresponding to these Z-scores from age 2 to 18 years were determined as new BMI cutoffs for obesity and overweight. The frequencies of obesity and overweight estimated by New Criteria were greater by 2 times in boys and 1.5 times in girls than those by KCDC Criteria. We suggest that New Criteria could be a good alternative that can resolve problems caused by upward shift of BMI percentile curves of the 2007 Korean National Growth Charts.
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- Ji-Young Seo
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul-Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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