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Jang YS, Lee YM, Ahn WS, Lee SC, Kim KC, Hyun DS. Pretreatment of Diltiazem Ameliorates Endotoxin-Induced Acute Lung Injury by Suppression of Neutrophilic Oxidative Stress. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2006. [DOI: 10.4046/trd.2006.60.4.437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Kim KC, Ahn HJ, Kim JB, Hwang BH, Baik HK. Novel alignment mechanism of liquid crystal on a hydrogenated amorphous silicon oxide. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2005; 21:11079-84. [PMID: 16285774 DOI: 10.1021/la050839y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The mechanism of liquid crystal (LC) alignment has been investigated during the last few decades for inorganic materials as well as for organic materials; however, it has not been clearly confirmed for some alignment materials. Inorganic alignment materials such as amorphous silicon oxide (a-SiOx) and hydrogenated amorphous silicon oxide (a-SiOx:H) are deposited on indium tin oxide (ITO) films on glass by reactive sputtering deposition. After deposition, the inorganic alignment materials are irradiated using an Ar+ ion beam (IB) for LC alignment. On the basis of the experimental results, a-SiOx films deposited by the sputtering do not align the LC, but a-SiOx:H films treated with varying IB energies, IB incident angles, IB doses, and IB irradiation times have excellent alignment properties and electrooptical properties, identical to those of polyimide (PI). These results imply that inorganic alignment layers irradiated by IB can be adopted as an LC alignment layer instead of rubbed PI. Additionally, hydrogen plays an important role in LC alignment because of the difference in alignment properties between a-SiOx films and a-SiOx:H films. We investigate the mechanism of IB-treated inorganic alignment layers and suggest that LCs are aligned by chemical effects, such as van der Waals interaction, more than by physical effects, such as morphology effects, in the inorganic alignment layer irradiated by IB.
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Kang EH, Koh WJ, Kwon OJ, Kim KC, Lee BH, Hwang JH, Suh GY, Chung MP, Kim H, Lee KS. Usefulness of Tuberculin Test in Adult Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2004. [DOI: 10.4046/trd.2004.56.3.268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Kim KC, Seo CG, Park SH, Choi WI, Han SB, Jeon YJ, Park JW, Jeon CH. Diagnostic Utility of MAGE Expression in Exudative Pleural Effusion. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2004. [DOI: 10.4046/trd.2004.56.2.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Hwang JH, Chung MP, Kang EH, Kim KC, Lee BH, Koh WJ, Suh GY, Kim H, Lee KS, Han J, Kwon OJ. Short-term Clinical Experience on Interferon gamma-1b Therapy for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2004. [DOI: 10.4046/trd.2004.56.6.619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Park HP, Park SH, Lee SW, Seo YW, Lee JE, Seo CK, Kwak JH, Jeon YJ, Lee MY, Chung IS, Kim KC, Choi WI. Change of Lung Volumes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients with Improvement of Airflow Limitation after Treatment. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2004. [DOI: 10.4046/trd.2004.57.2.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Koh WJ, Kwon OJ, Yu CM, Jeon K, Kim KC, Lee BH, Hwang JH, Kang EH, Suh GY, Chung MP, Kim H. Treatment of Isoniazid-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2004. [DOI: 10.4046/trd.2004.56.3.248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Kim KC, Lee BC, Pou S, Ciccolella D. Effects of activation of polymorphonuclear leukocytes on airway goblet cell mucin release in a co-culture system. Inflamm Res 2003; 52:258-62. [PMID: 12835897 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-003-1171-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN Effects of activated PMN on airway goblet cell mucin release were investigated using a co-culture system in which both tracheal surface epithelial (TSE) cells and PMN from hamsters were present. MATERIALS AND METHODS TSE cells were metabolically labeled using (3)H-glucosamine and chased in the presence of PMN under various experimental designs. PMN were obtained from the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of hamsters following intratracheal instillation of E. coli endotoxin. The amount of (3)H-mucin was measured by Sepharose CL-4B gel-filtration column chromatography. RESULTS (i). activation of 10(6) PMN by fMLP (0.1 microM) and cytochalasin B (0.1 microM) resulted in production of both the estrolytic ("elastolytic") activity and superoxide, (ii). activation of PMN in the co-culture stimulated mucin release from TSE cells followed by a significant degradation of the released mucins, both of which were blocked in a dose-dependent fashion by pretreatment with alpha1-protease inhibitor, and (iii). generation of varying concentrations of superoxide in the TSE cell culture did not affect mucin release from TSE cells. CONCLUSION In the co-culture system, activation of PMN results in release and degradation of mucins, both of which are almost entirely accounted for by serine proteases but not other cellular products such as superoxide.
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Jiang G, Yang F, Li M, Weissbecker K, Price S, Kim KC, La Russa VF, Safah H, Ehrlich M. Imatinib (ST1571) provides only limited selectivity for CML cells and treatment might be complicated by silent BCR-ABL genes. Cancer Biol Ther 2003; 2:103-8. [PMID: 12673129 DOI: 10.4161/cbt.240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Very promising results have been obtained in clinical trials on chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CP-CML) patients treated with imatinib mesylate (IM; Gleevecr, STI571), a BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor. However, we found that IM caused considerable inhibition of normal hematopoietic progenitor cells upon treating control bone marrow (BM) cultures. In vitro IM treatment gave a decrease in the yield and size of colonies from BM of untreated CP-CML patients that was only two to three times that from the normal samples. Moreover, about 30% of myeloid progenitors (CFU-GM) from CML BM still formed colonies in the presence of IM, most of which had BCR-ABL RNA. About half of these treated colonies also displayed methylation of the internal ABL Pa promoter, a CML-specific epigenetic alteration, which was used in this study as a marker for BCR-ABL translocation-containing cells. However, ~5-8% of the treated or the untreated CML BM-derived colonies had no detectable BCR-ABL RNA by two or three rounds of RT-PCR despite being positive for the internal standard RNA and displaying hallmarks of CML, either t(9;22)(q34;ql 1) or ABL Pa methylation. Our results indicate that IM is only partially specific for CML progenitor cells compared to normal hematopoietic progenitor cells and suggest that some CML cells may have a silent BCR-ABL oncogene that could interfere with therapy.
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MESH Headings
- Benzamides
- Bone Marrow Cells/drug effects
- Bone Marrow Cells/pathology
- Bone Marrow Cells/physiology
- Chromosome Aberrations
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 22/genetics
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 9/genetics
- Colony-Forming Units Assay
- DNA Methylation/drug effects
- Fusion Proteins, bcr-abl/genetics
- Fusion Proteins, bcr-abl/metabolism
- Hematopoietic Stem Cells/drug effects
- Hematopoietic Stem Cells/pathology
- Hematopoietic Stem Cells/physiology
- Humans
- Imatinib Mesylate
- In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
- Karyotyping
- Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive/drug therapy
- Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive/genetics
- Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive/pathology
- Neoplastic Stem Cells/drug effects
- Neoplastic Stem Cells/pathology
- Neoplastic Stem Cells/physiology
- Piperazines
- Promoter Regions, Genetic
- Pyrimidines/pharmacology
- Pyrimidines/therapeutic use
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Transcription, Genetic
- Translocation, Genetic
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Yu CM, Koh WJ, Kim KC, Lee BH, Hwang JH, Kang EH, Suh GY, Chung MP, Kim H, Kwon OJ, Ki CS, Kim JW. X-linked Agammaglobulinemia Associated with Bronchiectasis: A Case Report. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2003. [DOI: 10.4046/trd.2003.54.6.628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Kim KC, Koh WJ, Kwon OJ, Lee BH, Hwang JH, Kang EH, Suh GY, Chung MP, Kim H, Han J, Ko YH, Kim J, Kim TS, Lee KS. Mediastinal Lymphangioma in Adults: Three Case Reports. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2003. [DOI: 10.4046/trd.2003.55.3.303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Kim KC, Hurh WM, Fernandez M. Intra-group differences in business participation: three Asian immigrant groups. INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION REVIEW 2002; 23:73-95. [PMID: 12342478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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This study investigates ethnic and nativity differentials in self-employment based on the small-business experiences of 3 Asian immigrant groups in the US: Korean, Chinese, and Asian Indians. In light of the 1980 Census data, the intra- and the inter-group differences in the business participation rates of these Asian immigrant groups are examined. Findings reveal that each group has substantial intra-group differences in the business participation rate, and the differences can best be explained by the interactive approach proposed by this study. Moreover, a comparative study (inter-group comparison) of these intra-group differences opens a new avenue to understanding the various patterns of business participation among recent immigrants from Asia.
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Lee CJ, Paik SH, Ko KH, Kim KC. Effects of polycationic peptides on mucin release from airway goblet cells: relationship between polymer size and activity. Inflamm Res 2002; 51:490-4. [PMID: 12477077 DOI: 10.1007/pl00012417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN Various sizes of poly-L-lysine (PLL) and poly-L-arginine (PLA) were tested for their possible effects on airway goblet cell mucin release using primary hamster tracheal surface epithelial (HTSE) cells in an attempt to identify the smallest size of the polycationic peptide to suppress mucin release without cytotoxicity. MATERIALS AND METHODS HTSE cells were metabolically labeled using 3H-glucosamine and chased in the presence of varying concentrations of various sizes of the polycationic peptides. The amount of 3H-mucin in the spent media was measured by Sepharose CL-4B gel-filtration column chromatography. Possible cytotoxicity of the peptides was assessed by measuring the release of lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) during the treatment period. RESULTS (1) PLL (MW 78,000) inhibited whereas PLA (MW 92,000) stimulated mucin release. However, these peptides were cytotoxic at the effective concentrations; (2) Both PLL (MW 9,600) and PLA (MW 8,900) could inhibit mucin release in a dose dependent manner without cytotoxicity; (3) Both PLL and PLA were effective in suppressing mucin release in 20-mer but not in either 10-mer or 5-mer; (4) 14-mers of both PLL and PLA also inhibited mucin release without cytotoxicity; (5) PLL and poly-D-lysine (PDL) of 14-mer were equipotent in its ability to suppress mucin release. CONCLUSION Both PLL and PLA are cytotoxic at 'high' molecular weights, but have an ability to suppress mucin release without cytotoxicity at 'low' molecular weights. 14-mer seems to be the small, effective size, if not the smallest, for both PLL and PLA to suppress mucin release without cytotoxicity. The inhibitory effect of these polycationic peptides seems to be determined by the presence and the absolute number of positive charges and also to be independent of optical isomerism.
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Kim KC. [Ichthyosis]. RYOIKIBETSU SHOKOGUN SHIRIZU 2002:5-6. [PMID: 11528861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Kim KC. [Immunodeficiency, hyper IgE type]. RYOIKIBETSU SHOKOGUN SHIRIZU 2002:10-1. [PMID: 11528639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Kim KC. [Ichthyosis-cheek-eyebrow syndrome]. RYOIKIBETSU SHOKOGUN SHIRIZU 2002:7. [PMID: 11528974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Kim KC. [Immunodeficiency, Wiskott-Aldrich type]. RYOIKIBETSU SHOKOGUN SHIRIZU 2002:12-3. [PMID: 11528650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Kim KC. [Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome]. RYOIKIBETSU SHOKOGUN SHIRIZU 2002:159. [PMID: 11528675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Kim KC. [Inflammatory disease, neonatal Bates-Lorber type]. RYOIKIBETSU SHOKOGUN SHIRIZU 2002:18. [PMID: 11528688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Kim KC. [Schinzel-Giedion syndrome]. RYOIKIBETSU SHOKOGUN SHIRIZU 2002:611-2. [PMID: 11528923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Kim KC. [Ichthyosis-coloboma-heart defect-deafness-mental retardation]. RYOIKIBETSU SHOKOGUN SHIRIZU 2002:8. [PMID: 11529030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Kim KC. [Scleroderma, familial progressive]. RYOIKIBETSU SHOKOGUN SHIRIZU 2002:614-5. [PMID: 11528925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Kim KC. [IFAP syndrome(ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia syndrome)]. RYOIKIBETSU SHOKOGUN SHIRIZU 2002:9. [PMID: 11529059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Lee SH, Seo CG, Park SH, Kim KC, Kim MS, Han SB, Kwon KY, Jeon YJ. Three cases of Pulmonary Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2002. [DOI: 10.4046/trd.2002.53.1.56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Seo CG, Lee SH, Kim SH, Kim KC, Kim MS, Han SB, Park KK, Jeon YJ. A Case of Microscopic Polyangiitis Presenting As Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2002. [DOI: 10.4046/trd.2002.53.2.202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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