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Shin JW, Park Y, Kim SH, Choi SR, Ha JW, Kim HS, Suk KS, Moon SH, Park SY, Lee BH, Kwon JW, Choi HM. Long-Term Incidence of Adjacent Segmental Pathology After Minimally Invasive vs. Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Global Spine J 2024:21925682241254800. [PMID: 38741363 DOI: 10.1177/21925682241254800] [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] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE To compare the incidence of adjacent segmental pathology (ASP) following minimally invasive (MI) vs open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and to identify factors linked to ASP requiring reoperation. METHODS This retrospective study reviewed the outcomes of patients who underwent MI-TLIF or open TLIF. Radiographic ASP (RASP) was evaluated using X-ray imaging to distinguish between degenerative changes, spondylolisthesis, and instability in the adjacent spinal segment. Clinical ASP (CASP) was assessed with the visual analog scale score for leg and back pain and the Oswestry disability index. Patient data were collected 1, 2, 5, and 10 years postoperatively. The timing and frequency of ASP reoperation were analyzed. RESULTS Five years postoperatively, the RASP rate was 35.23% and 45.95% in the MI-TLIF and open TLIF groups. The frequency of CASP differed significantly between the MI-TLIF and open TLIF groups at 1 year postoperatively. The rates of RASP, CASP, and ASP necessitating reoperation were not significantly different 10 years postoperatively. Cranial facet violation significantly affected ASP in both groups. In the open TLIF group, preoperative adjacent segment disc degeneration significantly influenced ASP. CONCLUSION The RASP rate at 5 years postoperatively and the CASP rate at 1 year postoperatively differed significantly between groups. There was no difference in the rate of ASP requiring reoperation. Cranial facet violation is a crucial driving factor for ASP after both surgical procedures.
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- Jae-Won Shin
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Shin JW, Park HJ, Park Y, Ha JW, Hong JH, Kim HS, Suk KS, Moon SH, Park SY, Lee BH, Kwon JW. Risk Factors and Characteristics of In-Hospital Falls After Spine Surgery: A Retrospective, Single-Center Cohort Study in the Republic of Korea. JB JS Open Access 2024; 9:e23.00096. [PMID: 38577549 PMCID: PMC10984670 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.oa.23.00096] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Background Falls after orthopaedic surgery can cause serious injuries, which lengthen hospital stays and increase medical expenses. This has prompted hospitals to implement various fall-prevention protocols. The aims of this study were to determine the incidence of in-hospital falls after spine surgery, to analyze the overall risk factors, to discern factors that have a major influence on falls, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the fall-prevention protocol that we implemented. Methods This was a retrospective, single-center study including patients who underwent spine surgery from January 2011 to November 2021 at the National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital (NHISIH) in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Reported falls among these patients were examined. Patient demographics; surgery type, date, and diagnosis; and fall date and time were evaluated. Results Overall, 5,317 spine surgeries were performed, and 128 in-hospital falls were reported (overall incidence: 2.31%). From the multivariable analyses, older age and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score were identified as independent risk factors for in-hospital patient falls (multivariable adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] for age 70 to 79 years, 1.021 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.01 to 1.031]; for age ≥80 years, 1.035 [1.01 to 1.06]; and for ASA score of 3, 1.02 [1.01 to 1.031]). Similar results were seen in the subgroup who underwent primary surgery. Within 2 weeks following surgery, the highest frequency of falls occurred at 3 to 7 days postoperatively. The lowest fall rate was observed in the evening (6 to 10 p.m.). Morbidities, including rib, spine, and extremity fractures, were recorded for 14 patients, but none of these patients underwent operative treatment related to the fall. The NHISIH implemented a comprehensive nursing care service in May 2015 and a fall protocol in May 2017, but the annual incidence rate did not improve. The fall rate was higher after thoracolumbar surgeries (2.47%) than after cervical surgeries (1.20%). Moreover, a higher fall rate was observed in thoracolumbar cases with a greater number of fusion levels and revision spine surgeries. Conclusions Patients with advanced age, more comorbidities, a greater number of fusion levels, and revision surgeries and who are female are more vulnerable to in-hospital falls after spine surgery. Novel strategies that target these risk factors are warranted. Level of Evidence Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Jae-Won Shin
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kwon TH, Kim DB, Kim B, Bloese J, Lee BH, Cha DH. Ethyl Formate Fumigation against Pineapple Mealybug, Dysmicoccus brevipes, a Quarantine Insect Pest of Pineapples. Insects 2024; 15:25. [PMID: 38249030 PMCID: PMC10816642 DOI: 10.3390/insects15010025] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Pineapple mealybug, Dysmicoccus brevipes (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), is a significant pest in pineapple production and a key trade barrier. We explored the potential use of ethyl formate (EF) as a methyl bromide alternative for the postharvest fumigation of D. brevipes in imported pineapples. When treated at 8 °C for 4 h, EF fumigation was effective against D. brevipes with LCt99, the lethal concentration × time product of EF necessary to achieve 99% mortality of D. brevipes nymphs and adults at 64.2 and 134.8 g h/m3, respectively. Sorption trials conducted with 70 g/m3 EF for 4 h at 8 °C using 7.5, 15 and 30% pineapple loading ratios (w/v) indicated that loading ratio lower than 30% is necessary to achieve the LCt99 values required to control D. brevipes. In a scaled up trial using 1 m3 chamber, EF fumigation with 70 g/m3 for 4 h at 8 °C with 20% pineapple loading ratio (w/v) resulted in a complete control of D. brevipes treated. There were no significant differences in hue values, sugar contents, firmness, and weight loss between EF-treated and untreated pineapples. Our results suggest that EF is a promising alternative to methyl bromide fumigation for the postharvest phytosanitary disinfection of D. brevipes in pineapples.
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- Tae Hyung Kwon
- United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
- College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
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- Institute of Quality & Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea (B.-H.L.)
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- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon 39660, Republic of Korea
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- College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
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- Institute of Quality & Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea (B.-H.L.)
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- United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
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Abdallah LE, Abusubha A, Lee BH, Badami A, Abood G, Knab LM, Jr WS, Refaat T. Treatment Outcomes and Toxicity Profile of MRI-Guided Gated-Real Time Online Adaptive Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy to Patients with Pancreatic Tumors. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 117:e281. [PMID: 37785052 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.06.1263] [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: 10/04/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S) Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to patients with inoperable pancreas cancer has shown promising outcomes. Dose escalation is challenging given the associated risks to nearby organs at risk and requires treatment plan adaptation and motion management. This study reports the treatment related adverse events and treatment outcomes of MRI-guided SBRT utilizing gated-real time online adaptive radiotherapy to patients with pancreatic tumors. MATERIALS/METHODS This is a single institution retrospective IRB approved study and included patients with pancreatic tumors who were treated with MRI-guided SBRT utilizing gated-real time online adaptive radiotherapy, consecutively between 2019 and 2022. All patients were treated with 0.35T MRI linear accelerator. All patients' charts and radiation plans were reviewed for this study. RESULTS The study included 25 patients treated consecutively to 125 radiation fractions with MRI-guided SBRT. The study included 15 females and 10 males, 19 white, 2 Asians, 1 Latin American and 2 African Americans. The median age was 74, and all patients had pancreatic adenocarcinoma (92%) except two patients who had biopsy proven renal cell carcinoma metastatic to the pancreas without evidence of disease elsewhere. Most patients (68%) received chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX or Gemcitabine / Protein-bound paclitaxel) prior to SBRT. The median dose to gross target volume (GTV) was 50 Gy, and to planning target volume (PTV) was 35 Gy. All patients were treated in 5 radiation fractions. Thirteen patients (52%) received elective nodal irradiation (ENI). All patients had at least a single real-time online adaptive replanning (median 3 fractions, range 1-5 fractions). All treatment fractions were gated (100%) with MRI guidance. The 1-, 2-, & 3- year local-regional control (LRC) were 81%, 57%, & 57% respectively (Median 16 months). The 1-, 2-, & 3- year Distant Control (DC) were 81%, 74%, & 56% respectively (Median 14 months). The 1-, 2-, 3-year overall survival (OS) were 77%, 35%, & 24% (Median 21 months). Planning Target Volume (PTV) dose ≥40Gy was significantly associated with improved local-regional control (p = 0.02). Gross Target Volume (GTV) dose <50Gy was significantly associated with lower DC (p = 0.03). ENI showed a trend towards improved local-regional control but was not statistically significant (p = 0.1). None of the patients experienced ≥ grade 3 toxicities. Most common adverse event were grades 1 or 2 fatigue (24%), nausea (16%), and abdominal discomfort (12%). CONCLUSION In this cohort, MRI-guided SBRT utilizing gated-real time online adaptive radiotherapy was a safe and effective approach for patients with pancreatic tumors who are not surgical candidates. In this study, dose escalation was significantly associated with improved local-regional (PTV ≥40 Gy) and distant control (GTV ≥50Gy). None of the patients experienced grade ≥3 radiation induced adverse events.
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- L E Abdallah
- Loyola University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Maywood, IL
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- Loyola University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Maywood, IL
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- Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Hematology Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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- Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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- Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Maywood, IL
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Choi SR, Kwon JW, Suk KS, Kim HS, Moon SH, Park SY, Moon SE, Lee BH. Effectiveness of Toothbrushing Technique for Biofilm Removal and Postoperative Infection Control after Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Retrospective Study. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:1143. [PMID: 37892873 PMCID: PMC10604172 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10101143] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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This retrospective study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of using a toothbrush, which is commonly used in our daily life, for biofilm removal and infection control in the treatment of spinal infections occurring after spinal fusion surgery. Currently, a biofilm is thought to form on the surface of the metal inserted during spine fusion surgery. We aim to determine the differences in clinical outcomes between using and not using a toothbrush to remove biofilm while performing conventional drainage, curettage, and debridement. A total of 1081 patients who underwent anterior or posterior spinal fusion surgery between November 2018 and October 2022 were screened. The study included 60 patients who developed surgical site infection and underwent incision and drainage surgery either with a toothbrush (n = 20) or without a toothbrush (n = 40). Failure of infection control that requires revision surgery occurred in 2 patients (10%) in the Toothbrush group and in 14 patients (35%) in the No-Toothbrush group (p = 0.039). Thus, the rate of additional surgery was significantly lower in the Toothbrush group. Additionally, normalization of c-reactive protein levels occurred significantly faster in the Toothbrush group (p = 0.044). Therefore, using a toothbrush to treat spinal infections following spinal fusion surgery appears to have beneficial mechanical debridement effects, resulting in improved clinical results, which were also confirmed based on the electron microscopic images.
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- Sung-Ryul Choi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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Wang X, Leng S, Lu Z, Huang S, Lee BH, Baskaran L, Yew MS, Teo L, Chan MY, Ngiam KY, Lee HK, Zhong L, Huang W. Context-aware deep network for coronary artery stenosis classification in coronary CT angiography. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2023; 2023:1-4. [PMID: 38083399 DOI: 10.1109/embc40787.2023.10340650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Automatic coronary artery stenosis grading plays an important role in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Due to the difficulty of learning the informative features from varying grades of stenosis, it is still a challenging task to identify coronary artery stenosis from coronary CT angiography (CCTA). In this paper, we propose a context-aware deep network (CADN) for coronary artery stenosis classification. The proposed method integrates 3D CNN with Transformer to improve the feature representation of coronary artery stenosis in CCTA. We evaluate the proposed method on a multicenter dataset (APOLLO study with NCT05509010). Experimental results show that our proposed method can achieve the accuracy of 0.84, 0.83, and 0.86 for stenosis diagnosis on the lesion, artery, and patient levels, respectively.
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Kim K, Kim D, Kwon SH, Roh GH, Lee S, Lee BH, Lee SE. A Novel Ethyl Formate Fumigation Strategy for Managing Yellow Tea Thrips ( Scirtothrips dorsalis) in Greenhouse Cultivated Mangoes and Post-Harvest Fruits. Insects 2023; 14:568. [PMID: 37367384 DOI: 10.3390/insects14060568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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The effects of climate change and shifting consumer preferences for tropical/subtropical mango fruits have accelerated their greenhouse cultivation in South Korea, which has consequently exacerbated the risk of unexpected or exotic insect pest outbreaks. This study used the pest risk analysis (PRA) of greenhouse-cultivated mangoes provided by the Animal & Plant Quarantine Agency in Korea to evaluate the potential of ethyl formate (EF) fumigation as a new pest management strategy against the yellow tea thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis), which is considered a surrogate pest in the thrips group according to the PRA. The efficacy and phytotoxicity of EF were evaluated in greenhouse-cultivated mango tree (Irwin variety) and post-harvest mango fruit scenarios. EF efficacy ranged from 6.25 to 6.89 g∙h/m³ for lethal concentration time (LCt)50 and from 17.10 to 18.18 g∙h/m³ for LCt99, indicating similar efficacy across both scenarios. Application of 10 g/m³ EF for 4 h at 23 °C could effectively control S. dorsalis (100% mortality) without causing phytotoxic damage to the greenhouse-cultivated mango trees, while post-harvest mango fruit fumigation with 15 g/m³ EF for 4 h at 10 °C showed potential for complete disinfestation of S. dorsalis without compromising fruit quality.
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- Kyeongnam Kim
- Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Product, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Product, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Citrus Research Institute, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, Seogwipo 63607, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine and Institute of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Product, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Product, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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Kim K, Kim D, Kwon TH, Lee BH, Lee SE. Effective Phytosanitary Treatment for Export of Oriental Melons ( Cucumis melo var L.) Using Ethyl Formate and Modified Atmosphere Packaging to Control Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Insects 2023; 14:insects14050442. [PMID: 37233070 DOI: 10.3390/insects14050442] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), commonly known as greenhouse whitefly, is one of the main insect pests of Oriental melon (Cucumis melo var L.) in South Korea. T. vaporariorum is of concern as a quarantine pest for the exportation of C. melo in Southeast Asian countries. Due to future restrictions on the use of methyl bromide (MB) during quarantine, ethyl formate (EF) represents a potential alternative. In this study, we evaluated EF for its efficacy (probit-9 values) in enabling the export of Oriental melons. The probit-9 value of EF for controlling T. vaporariorum was 3.02 g·h/m3 after 2 h of fumigation. We also assessed the phytotoxicity of EF on melons when using modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) under low-temperature conditions, which is required for export and trade, to extend shelf-life. In scaled-up trials, we found 8 g/m3 EF for 2 h at 5 °C to be suitable as a new phytosanitary treatment against greenhouse whitefly for exported Oriental melons when using MAP. No phytotoxic damage was found 28 d after fumigation at 5 °C in terms of five quality parameters (firmness, sugar content, mass loss, color change, and external damage).
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- Kyeongnam Kim
- Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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Kim SH, Kim JH, Kwon JW, Kim HS, Moon SH, Suk KS, Lee BH. Assessment of Biomechanical Advantages in Combined Anterior-Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery by Radiological Outcomes: Pedicle Screws over Lateral Mass Screws. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12093201. [PMID: 37176646 PMCID: PMC10179026 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12093201] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The combined anterior-posterior approach has shown good clinical outcomes for multilevel cervical diseases. This work describes the biomechanical advantage of cervical-pedicle-screw fixation over lateral-mass-screw fixation in combined anterior-posterior cases. METHOD Seventy-six patients who received combined cervical surgery from June 2013 to December 2020 were included. The patients were divided into two groups: the lateral-mass-screw group (LMS) and the pedicle-screw group (PPS). Radiological outcomes were assessed with lateral cervical spine X-rays for evaluating sagittal alignment, subsidence, and bone remodeling. RESULTS At 1 year postoperatively, the numbers of patients whose C2-C7 cervical lordosis was less than 20 degrees decreased by more in the PPS group (p-value = 0.001). The amount of vertical-length change from immediately to 1 year postsurgery was less in the PPS group than in the LMS group (p-value = 0.030). The mean vertebral-body-width change was larger in the PPS group than in the LMS group during 3 months to 1 year postsurgery (p-value = 0.000). CONCLUSIONS In combined anterior-posterior cervical surgery cases, maintenance of cervical lordosis and protection of the vertebral body from subsidence were better with the pedicle-screw fixation. More bone remodeling occurred when using the pedicle-screw fixation method.
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- Sang-Ho Kim
- Orthopedic Department, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dangjin 9988 Hospital, Dangjin-si 31784, Republic of Korea
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- Orthopedic Department, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Orthopedic Department, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Orthopedic Department, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Orthopedic Department, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Orthopedic Department, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Kwon TH, Cho JH, Kim DB, Kwon GM, Hong KJ, Ren Y, Lee BH, Park MG. Ethyl Formate Fumigation for Control of the Scale Insect Asiacornococcus kaki, a Quarantine Pest on Sweet Persimmon, Diospyros kaki: Efficacy, Phytotoxicity and Safety. Insects 2023; 14:341. [PMID: 37103156 PMCID: PMC10144637 DOI: 10.3390/insects14040341] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Sweet persimmons are a valuable export commodity. However, the presence of live insects such as Asiacornococcus kaki limits their access to many export markets. Methyl bromide, traditionally used for pest control, is damaging to human health and the environment. Ethyl formate (EF) is a viable alternative; however, its effectiveness against A. kaki on sweet persimmon fruit is unknown. We evaluated the effectiveness of EF fumigation in controlling A. kaki present under the calyx of persimmon fruit. The hatching rate of eggs and the survival rates of nymphs and adults of A. kaki at low temperatures, its LCt50 and LCt99 after EF exposure, and phytotoxic damage caused by EF were evaluated in laboratory-scale and commercial-scale tests. The dose-response tests showed that the EF LCt99 at 5 °C was 9.69, 42.13, and 126.13 g h m-3 for adults, nymphs, and eggs, respectively. Commercial-scale tests demonstrated EF efficacy against all A. kaki stages without causing phytotoxic effects on persimmons, though the eggs of A. kaki were not completely controlled in linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE)-packaged fruit. This study demonstrated that EF is a potential fumigant for quarantine pretreatment, especially before persimmon fruit is packed with LLDPE film, to control A. kaki infesting sweet persimmon fruit.
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- Tae-Hyung Kwon
- Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Komohana Research Center, University of Hawaii, Manoa 875, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
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- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Bio Utilization Institute, Sesamkeingil 83-10, Andong 36614, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine, Sunchon University, 255 Jungang-ro, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia
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- Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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Eun DC, Lee YH, Park JO, Suk KS, Kim HS, Moon SH, Park SY, Lee BH, Park SJ, Kwon JW, Park SR. A Comparative Analysis of Bi-Portal Endoscopic Spine Surgery and Unilateral Laminotomy for Bilateral Decompression in Multilevel Lumbar Stenosis Patients. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12031033. [PMID: 36769686 PMCID: PMC9918291 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12031033] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The clinical and radiological results before and after surgery were compared and analyzed for patients with multilevel lumbar stenosis who underwent bi-portal endoscopic spine surgery (BESS) and microscopic unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression (ULBD). We retrospectively identified 47 and 49 patients who underwent BESS and microscopic ULBD, respectively, who were diagnosed with multi-level lumbar stenosis. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the visual analog scale score for both back and leg pain, and medication (pregabalin) use and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores for overall treatment outcomes were used pre-operatively and at the final follow-up. Radiological outcomes were evaluated as the percentage of dura expansion volume, and percentage preservation of both facets and both lateral recess angles. The follow-up period of patients was about 17.04 months in the BESS group and about 16.90 months in the microscopic ULBD group. The back and leg visual analog scale (VAS) scores and average pregabalin use decreased more significantly in the BESS group than in the microscopic ULBD group (each p-value 0.0443, <0.001, 0.0378). All radiological outcomes were significantly higher in the BESS group than in the ULBD group. The change in ODI in two-level spinal stenosis showed a significantly higher value in the BESS group compared to the microscopic ULBD group (p-value 0.0335). Multilevel decompression with the BESS technique in multiple spinal stenosis is an adequate technique as it shows better clinical and radiological results than microscopic ULBD during a short-term follow-up period.
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Kwon TH, Kim DB, Lee BH, Cha DH, Park MG. Comparison of Methyl Bromide and Ethyl Formate for Fumigation of Snail and Fly Pests of Imported Orchids. Insects 2023; 14:66. [PMID: 36661994 PMCID: PMC9866921 DOI: 10.3390/insects14010066] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Invasive snails and flies are major pests of imported orchids, controlled by methyl bromide (MB) fumigation in Korea. We compared the efficacy and phytotoxicity of ethyl formate (EF) and MB on four species of imported orchids using juvenile stages of Achatina fulica and third and fourth instars of Lycoriella mali. EF was as effective as MB. The LCt99 values of EF were 68.1 and 73.1 g h/m3 at 15 °C; and those of MB were 95.9 and 78.4 g h/m3 at 15 °C for A. fulica and L. mali, respectively. In the scale-up trials, EF treatment at 35 g/m3 for 4 h at 15 °C resulted in complete control of both pests. MB treatment based on the current treatment guidelines for imported orchids (48 g/m3, 2 h, at >15 °C) resulted in complete control of L. mali but not of A. fulica. Chlorophyll content and hue values of treated orchids were not affected by EF treatment but significantly changed by MB (p-value < 0.05). All four treated species of orchids died within 30 d of MB treatment, while only one species died from EF treatment. Our results suggest that EF is a potential alternative to MB in phytosanitary treatment of imported orchids.
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- Tae-Hyung Kwon
- Institute of Quality & Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Komohana Research Center, University of Hawaii, Manoa 875, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
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- Institute of Quality & Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Quality & Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, US Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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Eun DC, Suk KS, Kim HS, Kwon JW, Moon SH, Lee YH, Lee BH. Is Vancomycin More Effective than Taurolidine? Comparative Analysis of Their Preventive Effect against Spinal Infection in 1000 Patients with Spinal Fusion. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11101388. [PMID: 36290047 PMCID: PMC9598915 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11101388] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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This study aimed to examine the effect of taurolidine irrigation on preventing surgical site infection by comparing the spinal infection rate after spinal fusion surgery using vancomycin powder application and taurolidine irrigation. Of 1081 participants, 369 underwent taurolidine irrigation, 221 underwent vancomycin powder application, and 491 were controls. Of the 20 surgical site infections (1.85%), 14 occurred in the control group (2.85%), 5 in the vancomycin group (2.26%), and 1 (0.27%) in the taurolidine group. Among the various variables, age at the time of surgery, smoking, surgical site, and hemovac removal time were significant in the univariate logistic regression. The final result was derived after variable selection using the stepwise method. In the univariate model, the odds ratios were 0.09 and 0.79 in each of the vancomycin and taurolidine groups compared to that of the control group. In the multivariate model, the odds ratios were 0.09 and 0.83 in each of the vancomycin and taurolidine groups compared to that of the control group. The preventive effect of vancomycin powder application was not statistically significant. However, the vancomycin group showed a less effective tendency than the taurolidine group. Taurolidine irrigation may be a good substitute for the vancomycin powder application.
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Shin JW, Suk KS, Kim HS, Yang JH, Kwon JW, Lee HM, Moon SH, Lee BH, Park SJ, Park SR, Kim SK. Direct Internal Fixation for Unstable Atlas Fractures. Yonsei Med J 2022; 63:265-271. [PMID: 35184429 PMCID: PMC8860933 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2022.63.3.265] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the radiologic and clinical outcomes of direct internal fixation for unstable atlas fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study included 12 patients with unstable atlas fractures surgically treated using C1 lateral mass screws, rods, and transverse connector constructs. Nine lateral mass fractures with transverse atlantal ligament (TAL) avulsion injury and three 4-part fractures with TAL injury (two avulsion injuries, one TAL substance tear) were treated. Radiologic outcomes included the anterior atlantodental interval (AADI) in flexion and extension cervical spine lateral radiographs at 6 months and 1 year after treatment. CT was also performed to visualize bony healing of the atlas at 6 months and 1 year. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores for neck pain, Neck Disability Index (NDI) values, and cervical range of motion (flexion, extension, and rotation) were recorded at 6 months after surgery. RESULTS The mean postoperative extension and flexion AADIs were 3.79±1.56 (mean±SD) and 3.13±1.01 mm, respectively. Then mean AADI was 3.42±1.34 and 3.33±1.24 mm at 6 months and 1 year after surgery, respectively. At 1 year after surgery, 11 patients showed bony healing of the atlas on CT images. Only one patient underwent revision surgery 8 months after primary surgery due to nonunion and instability findings. The mean VAS score for neck pain was 0.92±0.99, and the mean NDI value was 8.08±5.70. CONCLUSION C1 motion-preserving direct internal fixation technique results in good reduction and stabilization of unstable atlas fractures. This technique allows for the preservation of craniocervical and atlantoaxial motion.
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- Jae-Won Shin
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Park MG, Lee BH, Yang JO, Kim BS, Roh GH, Kendra PE, Cha DH. Ethyl Formate as a Methyl Bromide Alternative for Fumigation of Citrus: Efficacy, Fruit Quality, and Workplace Safety. J Econ Entomol 2021; 114:2290-2296. [PMID: 34622933 DOI: 10.1093/jee/toab175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Ethyl formate (EF) was evaluated as a potential alternative to methyl bromide (MB) for phytosanitary treatment of imported citrus fruit in the Republic of Korea. Planococcus citri (Risso) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), a mealybug with known tolerance against EF and MB, was used as a representative pest to test efficacy of the two fumigants against eggs. In nine commercial-scale refrigerated container (67.5 m3) trials using imported orange, lemon and grapefruit, EF applied at the currently approved dose for citrus (70 g·m-3 at 5°C for 4 h, developed for Aspidiotus excisus Green (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), a species less EF tolerant than P. citri) resulted in 76.9-98.3% mortality of P. citri eggs. The EF treatment did not affect the sugar content or the color of peel and pulp of the treated fruit. When oranges were treated according to the current MB (64 g·m-3 at >5°C for 2 h) or EF treatment guidelines, the concentration of fumigant around the fruit fluctuated between 9.4 and 185.1 ppm for EF and 9.5-203.0 ppm for MB during the 72-h post-fumigation processes (venting [0-2 h], transportation to storage [2-24 h], and storage periods [24-72 h]) with both EF and MB maintained between 10 and 100 ppm during the storage period. Considering the efficacy of EF, its apparent lack of phytotoxicity, and its more manageable threshold limit value for humans (100 ppm EF compared to 1 ppm MB for an 8-h time weighted average exposure), our results suggest that EF may be a promising alternative to MB for the phytosanitary treatment of imported citrus in Korea.
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- Min-Goo Park
- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- USDA-ARS, Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, Hilo, HI, USA
- Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education, Oak Ridge, TN, USA
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- USDA-ARS, Subtropical Horticulture Research Station, Miami, FL, USA
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- USDA-ARS, Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, Hilo, HI, USA
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Park MG, Ren Y, Lee BH. Preliminary study to evaluate ethanedinitrile (C 2 N 2 ) for quarantine treatment of four wood destroying pests. Pest Manag Sci 2021; 77:5213-5219. [PMID: 34270154 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6562] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Methyl bromide is an ozone depleting substance and is still being used for quarantine treatment of wood products and logs. Ethanedinitrile (C2 N2 ) is a new potential alternative fumigant and has been investigated as a timber fumigant because it has shown better penetration through timber and responds fast to insects and nematodes. This article reports on laboratory and commercial-scale trials with C2 N2 for important wood destroying pests namely Tomicus piniperda (Pine bark beetle) adults, Hyphantria cunea (Fall webworm) lavae, Reticulitermes speratus (Japanese Termite) adults and Cryphalus fulvus (Scolytidae) (Yellow minute bark beetle) which naturally infests pine logs. RESULTS Tomicus pi:niperda adults were more tolerance than H. cunea lavae and R. speratus adults with lethal concentration × time affecting 99% mortality (LCt99 ) values of 27.84, 7.49 and 3.30 g h m-3 , respectively. Ethanedinitrile shows exceptionally high toxicity to adult R. speratus which was almost 26 times more toxic than methyl bromide. The complete control of larvae and adults stages of C. fulvus was achieved at concentration × time (Ct) products from 89.6 g h m-3 in a 6-8 L fumigation chamber. Temperature-depending trials on C. fulvus were conducted with C2 N2 doses of 30 at 21 ± 6 and 40 g m-3 at 9 ± 3 and 2 ± 2 °C for 24 h. The Ct products of 182.2, 227.8 and 268.6 g h m-3 were obtained and C. fulvus was completely controlled at all tested temperatures. CONCLUSION Ethanedinitrile could offer quarantine treatment for wood products and logs for the control of wood destroying insect pests and termites.
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- Min-Goo Park
- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch, WA, Australia
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- Institute Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Gyeongmam, Republic of Korea
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Lee SB, Park Y, Kim DW, Kwon JW, Ha JW, Yang JH, Lee BH, Suk KS, Moon SH, Kim HS, Lee HM. Association between mortality risk and the number, location, and sequence of subsequent fractures in the elderly. Osteoporos Int 2021; 32:233-241. [PMID: 32820370 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05602-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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UNLABELLED The mortality risk showed a positive correlation as the number of subsequent fractures increased. Hip fracture showed the greatest association with mortality risk, followed by vertebral fracture. For the combination of hip and vertebral fracture, a hip fracture after a vertebral fracture showed the highest mortality risk. INTRODUCTION It is unclear whether subsequent fractures or a certain location and sequence of subsequent fractures are associated with mortality risk in the elderly. We aimed to investigate the relationship between subsequent fractures and mortality risk. METHODS Using the Korean National Health Insurance Research Database, we analyzed the cohort data of 24,756 patients aged > 60 years who sustained fractures between 2002 and 2013. Cox regression was used to assess the mortality risk associated with the number, locations, and sequences of subsequent fractures. RESULTS Mortality hazard ratios (HRs) for women and men were shown to be associated with the number of subsequent fractures (one, 1.63 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.48-1.80) and 1.42 (95% CI, 1.28-1.58); two, 1.75 (95% CI, 1.47-2.08) and 2.03 (95% CI, 1.69-2.43); three or more, 2.46(95% CI, 1.92-3.15) and 1.92 (95% CI, 1.34-2.74), respectively). For women, the mortality risk was high when hip (HR, 2.49; 95% CI, 1.80-3.44) or vertebral (HR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.03-1.90) fracture occurred as a second fracture. Compared with a single hip fracture, there was a high mortality risk in the group with hip fracture after the first vertebral fracture (HR, 2.90; 95% CI, 1.86-4.54), followed by vertebral fracture after the first hip fracture (HR, 1.90; 95% CI, 1.12-3.22). CONCLUSION The mortality risk showed a positive correlation as the number of subsequent fractures increased. Hip fracture showed the greatest association with mortality risk, followed by vertebral fracture. For the combination of hip and vertebral fracture, a hip fracture after a vertebral fracture showed the highest mortality risk.
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- S-B Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital, Daejin Medical Center, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, 10444, Republic of Korea.
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- Research Analysis Team, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, 10444, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, 10444, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Jayaram P, Liu C, Dawson B, Ketkar S, Patel SJ, Lee BH, Grol MW. Leukocyte-dependent effects of platelet-rich plasma on cartilage loss and thermal hyperalgesia in a mouse model of post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2020; 28:1385-1393. [PMID: 32629163 PMCID: PMC7787501 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2020.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an emerging therapeutic strategy for treatment of osteoarthritis (OA); however, there is a lack of preclinical and clinical evidence for its efficacy and its mechanism of action is unclear. In the current study, we utilized leukocyte poor-PRP (LP-PRP) and leukocyte rich-PRP (LR-PRP) to mimic clinical point of care formulations and assessed their potential to alter disease progression in a mouse model of post-traumatic OA. METHOD Three-month-old wild-type male FVB/N mice received destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) surgery to induce OA. To assess the efficacy of LP-PRP and LR-PRP, mice were given intraarticular injections at 2-, 7- and 28-days post-surgery. Mice were then assessed at 5-, 9-, and 13-weeks post-surgery for changes in chronic pain using the hot plate nociceptive assay. At 14-weeks, OA pathogenesis was evaluated using histology and phase-contrast μCT. RESULTS Treatment with LP-PRP and to a lesser extent LR-PRP preserved cartilage volume and surface area compared to phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) as measured by phase-contrast μCT. However, both treatments had higher Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) and synovitis scores compared to sham, and neither substantially improved scores compared to PBS controls. With respect to thermal hyperalgesia, PBS-treated mice displayed reduced latency to response compared to sham, and LR-PRP but not LP-PRP improved latency to response at 5-, 9- and 13-weeks post-surgery compared to PBS. CONCLUSION The results of this study suggest that effects of PRP therapy on OA progression and disease-induced hyperalgesia may be leukocyte-dependent. And while LP-PRP and to a lesser extent LR-PRP protect from volume and surface loss, significant pathology is still seen within OA joints. Future work is needed to understand how the different components of PRP effect OA pathogenesis and pain, and how these could be modified to achieve greater therapeutic efficacy.
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- P Jayaram
- H. Ben Taub Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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Lee BH, Massa AT, Taylor KR. Accessory Tragus: A Rare Congenital Anomaly in a Dog. J Comp Pathol 2020; 179:79-82. [PMID: 32958153 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2020.07.009] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Accessory tragus is a congenital malformation of part of the external ear, commonly reported in humans. Clinically, it is a benign, cutaneous mass located anywhere between the tragus of the ear and the angle of the mouth, along the migratory path of the first branchial arch. An accessory tragus was diagnosed in an otherwise healthy six-month-old male castrated American pit bull terrier that had a haired, pedunculated cutaneous mass on the left maxillary region from birth. Histologically, the mass was a polypoid extension of histologically normal haired skin with a central core of subcutaneous adipose tissue and well-differentiated elastic cartilage. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of this lesion in a non-human species. Retrospective examination of records from 2008 to 2018 at the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory failed to identify any other case. As accessory tragus in humans is commonly linked with other congenital anomalies and syndromes, recognition of this lesion in animals may aid in early discovery of other congenital defects and inform adequate excision of the lesion to prevent chondrodermatitis.
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- B H Lee
- Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, Washington, USA.
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- Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, Washington, USA
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- Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, Washington, USA
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Park MG, Park CG, Yang JO, Kim GH, Ren Y, Lee BH, Cha DH. Ethyl Formate as a Methyl Bromide Alternative for Phytosanitary Disinfestation of Imported Banana in Korea With Logistical Considerations. J Econ Entomol 2020; 113:1711-1717. [PMID: 32372093 DOI: 10.1093/jee/toaa088] [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] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Methyl bromide (MB) use for quarantine and phytosanitary purposes is being phased out. Several effective MB alternatives have been identified depending on the target system. Industry commitment for the shift to new technologies will depend not only on the efficacy of alternatives but also on their compatibility and integrability into existing operations. We compared the efficacy of MB and ethyl formate (EF) for disinfestation of Planococcus citri (Risso) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) as a representative surface pest on banana and evaluated whether EF fumigation is compatible with the current packaging materials and loading ratio used by the South Korean banana import industry. Fumigation trials with P. citri adults and eggs showed that EF was at least as effective as MB at the EF and MB concentrations recommended under the current phytosanitary disinfestation guidelines. From a logistical standpoint, EF gas could not effectively penetrate plastic bagging typically used in banana cartons during commercial shipping. Also, EF sorption to bananas and packing materials (used as cushioning inside bagging) further lowered realized EF concentrations around bananas. These reductions in EF concentration translated into reduced mortality of P. citri eggs, indicating that despite similar efficacy of MB and EF for controlling P. citri, further consideration and optimization of other industry logistics such as packaging and loading ratio is necessary to enhance the adoption of this MB alternative.
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- Min-Goo Park
- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Division of Applied Life Science (BK21+ Program), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Division of Applied Life Science (BK21+ Program), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- School of Veterinary and Life Science, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia
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- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Division of Applied Life Science (BK21+ Program), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge, TN
- USDA-ARS, Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, Hilo, HI
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- USDA-ARS, Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, Hilo, HI
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Kim K, Yang JO, Sung JY, Lee JY, Park JS, Lee HS, Lee BH, Ren Y, Lee DW, Lee SE. Minimization of energy transduction confers resistance to phosphine in the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae. Sci Rep 2019; 9:14605. [PMID: 31601880 PMCID: PMC6787191 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-50972-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Infestation of phosphine (PH3) resistant insects threatens global grain reserves. PH3 fumigation controls rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) but not highly resistant insect pests. Here, we investigated naturally occurring strains of S. oryzae that were moderately resistant (MR), strongly resistant (SR), or susceptible (wild-type; WT) to PH3 using global proteome analysis and mitochondrial DNA sequencing. Both PH3 resistant (PH3-R) strains exhibited higher susceptibility to ethyl formate-mediated inhibition of cytochrome c oxidase than the WT strain, whereas the disinfectant PH3 concentration time of the SR strain was much longer than that of the MR strain. Unlike the MR strain, which showed altered expression levels of genes encoding metabolic enzymes involved in catabolic pathways that minimize metabolic burden, the SR strain showed changes in the mitochondrial respiratory chain. Our results suggest that the acquisition of strong PH3 resistance necessitates the avoidance of oxidative phosphorylation through the accumulation of a few non-synonymous mutations in mitochondrial genes encoding complex I subunits as well as nuclear genes encoding dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, concomitant with metabolic reprogramming, a recognized hallmark of cancer metabolism. Taken together, our data suggest that reprogrammed metabolism represents a survival strategy of SR insect pests for the compensation of minimized energy transduction under anoxic conditions. Therefore, understanding the resistance mechanism of PH3-R strains will support the development of new strategies to control insect pests.
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- Kyeongnam Kim
- School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Korea
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- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Gimcheon, 39660, Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Gimcheon, 39660, Korea
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- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Gimcheon, 39660, Korea
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- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Korea
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- School of Veterinary and Life Science, Murdoch University, 90 South St., Murdoch, WA, 6150, Australia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Korea.
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- School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Korea.
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Kim JO, Lee J, Lee BH. Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercise during Standing on Upper Limb Function and Gait Ability of Stroke Patients. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2019; 8:540-544. [PMID: 29204011 PMCID: PMC5709874 DOI: 10.4103/jnrp.jnrp_464_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of scapular stabilization exercise during standing on a paretic side on upper limb function and gait ability of stroke patients. Methods This study was a hospital-based, randomized controlled trial with a blinded assessor. A total of 17 patients with hemiplegic diagnosis after stroke were divided into two groups (9 patients in a study group and 8 patients in a control group). The study group received physical therapy and scapular stabilization exercise on a paretic side. Participants were subjected to initial evaluation before the treatment. Subjects were subsequently re-evaluated 4 and 8 weeks later to compare the changes. Measurements of hand function and gait ability were performed. Results Based on multivariate analysis of variance for repeated-measures, there was a significant time effect for Timed Up and Go test (TUG) (F = 13.816, P = 0.000), Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) (F = 18.613, P = 0.000), and manual function test (MFT) (F = 16.777, P = 0.000). The group × time interaction effect was also significant for FGA (F = 4.966, P = 0.024) and MFT (F = 6.946, P = 0.003), but not for TUG test (F = 3.343, P = 0.069). Conclusion Results of the present study indicated that scapular stabilization exercise during standing on a paretic side for 8 weeks had an effect on hand function and gait ability of hemiplegic patients after stroke. Further studies are needed to find the most proper exercise for stroke patients who have gait disability and upper limb dysfunction.
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- J O Kim
- Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kyung Y, Kim HK, Lee JS, Kim BS, Yang JO, Lee BH, Koo HN, Kim GH. Efficacy and Phytotoxicity of Phosphine as Fumigants for Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on Asparagus. J Econ Entomol 2018; 111:2644-2651. [PMID: 30203044 DOI: 10.1093/jee/toy218] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The insecticidal activity of phosphine (PH3) and ethyl formate (EF) toward Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and their phytotoxicity to asparagus were evaluated. Both the PH3 and EF fumigants showed higher lethal concentration and time (LCT) values at lower temperatures. The LCT99 values of PH3 and EF at 5°C in a 12 liters desiccator for 4 h showed the following ranking: eggs (64.69 mg·h/liter for PH3 and EF indicating phytotoxicity to asparagus), nymphs (5.54 and 17.48 mg·h/liter, respectively), and adults (3.83 and 14.67 mg·h/liter, respectively). The adsorption of PH3 was approximately 11% at 2°C and 13% at 5°C, whereas the adsorption of EF increased sharply to 88% at 2°C and 97% at 5°C. The hatching rate of F. occidentalis eggs was approximately 95% at all locations (top, middle, and bottom) in the presence of 4 mg/liter PH3 at 5°C in a 0.65-m3 fumigation chamber for 24 h. However, extension of the treatment to 48 h resulted in 100% inhibition of egg hatching. The atmospheric level of PH3 decreased below the threshold limit value after 80 min, and phytotoxicity was not observed. The results revealed that EF is highly absorbed by asparagus and is not suitable as a fumigant, but PH3 is a suitable alternative to the fumigant methyl bromide for the control of western flower thrips in asparagus.
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- Yejin Kyung
- Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, Life and Environment Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, Life and Environment Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, Life and Environment Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Plant Quarantine Technology Center, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- Plant Quarantine Technology Center, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Junju-daero, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, Life and Environment Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, Life and Environment Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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Choi SJ, Suk KS, Yang JH, Kim HS, Lee HM, Moon SH, Lee BH, Park SJ. What is a Right Distal Fusion Level for Prevention of Sagittal Imbalance in Multilevel Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery: C7 or T1? Clin Spine Surg 2018; 31:441-445. [PMID: 30299281 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 11/25/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the sagittal alignment and T1 slope after multilevel posterior cervical fusion surgery depending on the distal fusion level; C7 or T1, and find out the appropriate distal fusion level. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The sagittal balance of the cervical spine is known to be affected by cervical lordosis and T1 slope. However, T1 slope is not a constant parameter that can be frequently changed after the surgery. Furthermore, useful studies to help guide surgeons in decision-making as to the most appropriate distal level of fusion for cervical sagittal balance are very limited. MATERIALS AND METHODS From 2014 to 2015, 50 patients who underwent multilevel posterior cervical fusion surgery were evaluated and followed up for >2 years. Group 1 was composed of 29 patients whose distal fusion level was C7. Group 2 was composed of 21 patients whose distal fusion level was T1. C1-C2 lordosis, C2-C7 lordosis, C2-C7 sagittal vertical axis (SVA), and T1 slope were measured on preoperative and the last follow-up. RESULTS In group 1, C2-C7 SVA (23.1→30.4 mm, P=0.043) was worsened, and T1 slope (22.3→32.9 degrees, P=0.001) was increased after the surgery. In group 2, no significant change occurred in C2-C7 SVA after the surgery (25.3 →23.6 mm, P=0.648). The last follow-up T1 slope was similar with preoperative T1 slope (22.7→21.8 degrees, P=0.04) in group 2. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that sagittal alignment became worse after the multilevel posterior cervical surgery when distal fusion level was stopped at C7, which was associated with increase of T1 slope. However, when we extended the distal fusion level to T1, T1 slope was not changed after the surgery. Therefore, sagittal alignment was maintained after the surgery. On the basis of the results of this study, we recommend distal fusion extends to T1. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Seung-Jin Choi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee JS, Kim HK, Kyung Y, Park GH, Lee BH, Yang JO, Koo HN, Kim GH. Fumigation Activity of Ethyl Formate and Phosphine Against Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) on Imported Sweet Pumpkin. J Econ Entomol 2018; 111:1625-1632. [PMID: 29757437 DOI: 10.1093/jee/toy090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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: 12/28/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This study investigated an alternative fumigant for imported sweet pumpkin. Laboratory fumigations with ethyl formate (EF) and phosphine (PH3) alone and in combination were conducted at different temperatures in 12-liter desiccators to determine their efficacy and synergism against adults and eggs of two-spotted spider mites (Tetranychus urticae Koch), a major pest of sweet pumpkins; larger scale fumigations with EF were also performed to evaluate the impact of EF fumigation on the postharvest quality of sweet pumpkin and EF absorption. EF fumigation of 4 h achieved 100% control of both adults and eggs at 10°C. Efficacy of EF also increased with temperature. Conversely, PH3 fumigation for 4 and 6 h was not effective against either adults or eggs, and no synergism between EF and PH3 was observed. In larger scale fumigation tests, EF at 60 g/m3 for 4 h resulted in 100% control of both adults and eggs at 10°C, without causing injury to the sweet pumpkins. These results suggest that EF has the potential to be a safe and effective alternative to methyl bromide fumigation for controlling two-spotted spider mites on sweet pumpkin.
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- Jae Seon Lee
- Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, Life and Environment Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, Life and Environment Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, Life and Environment Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, Life and Environment Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Junju-daero, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Plant Quarantine Technology Center, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, Life and Environment Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, Life and Environment Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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Surgical fixation of hip fractures in patients with below knee amputation is challenging due to the difficulty in obtaining optimal traction for reduction of the fracture. Surgeons may face difficulty in positioning such patients on the traction table due to the absence of the foot and distal lower limb. There are several techniques described to overcome this technical difficulty. In this case report, we present a case of a 64-year old gentleman with bilateral below knee amputation presenting with a comminuted right intertrochanteric fracture. We highlight a simple and effective method of applying skin traction to obtain adequate reduction for hip fracture fixation.
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- B H Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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Ghassemi Nejad J, Sung KI, Lee BH, Peng JL, Kim JY, Chemere B, Oh SM, Kim MJ, Kim SC, Kim BW. 3 Comparison of hair cortisol levels and body temperature response prior to and post heat stress and water deprivation in Holstein dairy cows. J Anim Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/jas/sky073.002] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- J Ghassemi Nejad
- Institute of Animal Resources, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea, Republic of (South)
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea, Republic of (South)
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea, Republic of (South)
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea, Republic of (South)
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea, Republic of (South)
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea, Republic of (South)
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea, Republic of (South)
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- Institute of Animal Resources, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea, Republic of (South)
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea, Republic of (South)
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea, Republic of (South)
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Kim K, Lee BH, Park JS, Yang JO, Lee SE. Biochemical mechanisms of fumigant toxicity by ethyl formate towardsMyzus persicaenymphs. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.3839/jabc.2017.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Kyeongnam Kim
- School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Plant Quarantine Technology Center, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Gimcheon 39660, Republic of Korea
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- Plant Quarantine Technology Center, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Gimcheon 39660, Republic of Korea
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- School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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Park HC, Kim MJ, Lee BH. Randomized clinical trial of antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated appendicitis. Br J Surg 2017; 104:1785-1790. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2017] [Revised: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Background
Uncomplicated appendicitis may resolve spontaneously or require treatment with antibiotics or appendicectomy. The aim of this randomized trial was to compare the outcome of a non-antibiotic management strategy with that of antibiotic therapy in uncomplicated appendicitis.
Methods
Patients presenting to a university teaching hospital with CT-verified uncomplicated simple appendicitis (appendiceal diameter no larger than 11 mm and without any signs of perforation) were randomized to management with a no-antibiotic regimen with supportive care (intravenous fluids, analgesia and antipyretics as necessary) or a 4-day course of antibiotics with supportive care. The primary endpoint was rate of total treatment failure, defined as initial treatment failure within 1 month and recurrence of appendicitis during the follow-up period.
Results
Some 245 patients were randomized within the trial, and followed up for a median of 19 months. The duration of hospital stay was shorter (mean 3·1 versus 3·7 days; P < 0·001) and the medical costs lower (€1181 versus 1348; P < 0·001) among those randomized to therapy without antibiotics. There was no difference in total treatment failure rate between the groups: 29 of 124 (23·4 per cent) in the no-antibiotic group and 25 of 121 (20·7 per cent) in the antibiotic group (P = 0·609). Eighteen patients (9 in each group) had initial treatment failure, 15 of whom underwent appendicectomy and three received additional antibiotics. Thirty-six patients (20 in the no-antibiotic group, 16 in the antibiotic group) experienced recurrence, of whom 30 underwent appendicectomy and six received further antibiotics.
Conclusion
Treatment failure rates in patients presenting with CT-confirmed uncomplicated appendicitis appeared similar among those receiving supportive care with either a no-antibiotic regimen or a 4-day course of antibiotics. Registration number: KCT0000124 (http://cris.nih.go.kr).
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- H C Park
- Department of Surgery, Hallym University College of Medicine 170beon-gil 22, Gwanpyeongro, Dong An-Gu, Anyang, 14068, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Hallym University College of Medicine 170beon-gil 22, Gwanpyeongro, Dong An-Gu, Anyang, 14068, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Hallym University College of Medicine 170beon-gil 22, Gwanpyeongro, Dong An-Gu, Anyang, 14068, South Korea
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Lee BH, Yang JO, Beckett S, Ren Y. Preliminary trials of the ethanedinitrile fumigation of logs for eradication of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus and its vector insect Monochamus alternatus. Pest Manag Sci 2017; 73:1446-1452. [PMID: 27862932 DOI: 10.1002/ps.4476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2016] [Revised: 10/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus and its insect vectors from the Monochamus genus are major global quarantine pests of timber products. Owing to the phase-out of methyl bromide for plant quarantine and preshipment treatments, an alternative fumigant is essential. Based on preliminary laboratory studies on the efficacy of ethanedinitrile (C2 N2 ) to B. xylophilus and Monochamus alternatus, three quarantine trials were conducted at three dosages and three temperatures. Potential for inhalation exposure was assessed by monitoring atmospheric C2 N2 in relation to the threshold limit value. RESULTS Concentration × time products (Ct) of 398.6, 547.2 and 595.9 g h m-3 were obtained for each trial. A 100% mortality of B. xylophilus and M. alternatus larvae at 23 ± 4 °C and 10 ± 4 °C occurred with a load factor of pine logs of 46% and at 3 ± 1 °C with a load factor of 30%. During all fumigations, atmospheric levels of C2 N2 20 m downwind were below the TLV. During aeration, levels 10 and 5 m downwind were below the TLV after 0.4 and 1 h respectively. CONCLUSION For the purpose of quarantine or phytosanitary treatment, specific doses of C2 N2 at the trial temperatures could control B. xylophilus and M. alternatus larvae without significant inhalation risk to workers. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Byung-Ho Lee
- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, 501, Jinju-daero, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Plant Quarantine Technology Centre, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- 40 Piddington Street, Watson, ACT, 2602, Australia (retired)
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- School of Veterinary and Life Science, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia
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- Byung-Ho Lee
- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Future Fuel Development Department 150 Duckjin-dong Yusong-gu Taejon, 305-353 Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Future Fuel Development Department 150 Duckjin-dong Yusong-gu Taejon, 305-353 Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Future Fuel Development Department 150 Duckjin-dong Yusong-gu Taejon, 305-353 Korea
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Koo YH, Lee BH, Oh JY, Song KW. Conservative Width of High-Burnup Structure in Light Water Reactor UO2 Fuel as a Function of Pellet Average Burnup. NUCL TECHNOL 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/nt08-a4031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Yang-Hyun Koo
- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute 1045 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong, Daejeon, 305-353, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute 1045 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong, Daejeon, 305-353, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute 1045 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong, Daejeon, 305-353, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute 1045 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong, Daejeon, 305-353, Republic of Korea
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- Byung-Ho Lee
- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute Advanced Fuel Development Division, 150 Duckjin-dong Yuseong-gu Daejeon 305-353, Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute Advanced Fuel Development Division, 150 Duckjin-dong Yuseong-gu Daejeon 305-353, Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute Advanced Fuel Development Division, 150 Duckjin-dong Yuseong-gu Daejeon 305-353, Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute Advanced Fuel Development Division, 150 Duckjin-dong Yuseong-gu Daejeon 305-353, Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute Advanced Fuel Development Division, 150 Duckjin-dong Yuseong-gu Daejeon 305-353, Korea
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Lee BH, Koo YH, Kim HS, Oh JY, Lee YW, Sohn DS, Wiesenack W. Irradiation Test of MOX Fuel Rods Fabricated by Attrition-Milling and Analysis of In-Pile Data with COSMOS Code. NUCL TECHNOL 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/nt10-a10933] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Byung-Ho Lee
- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 1045 Daedeok-daero Yuseong-gu Daejeon, 305-353 Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 1045 Daedeok-daero Yuseong-gu Daejeon, 305-353 Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 1045 Daedeok-daero Yuseong-gu Daejeon, 305-353 Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 1045 Daedeok-daero Yuseong-gu Daejeon, 305-353 Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 1045 Daedeok-daero Yuseong-gu Daejeon, 305-353 Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 1045 Daedeok-daero Yuseong-gu Daejeon, 305-353 Korea
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Lee BH, Park CG, Ren Y. Evaluation of Different Applications of Ethanedinitrile (C2N2) in Various Fumigation Chambers for Control of Monochamus alternatus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Naturally Infested Logs. J Econ Entomol 2017; 110:502-506. [PMID: 28334182 DOI: 10.1093/jee/tox052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 10/09/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Monochamus alternatus Hopeis is an important vector of nematode pests of timber in Korea, particularly Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (Steiner & Buhrer) Nickle. Previously, we reported that ethanedinitrile (C2N2) has the potential to replace methyl bromide and metam sodium to control M. alternatus larvae and B. xylophilus under low-temperature (<5 °C) conditions. Herein, we report on fumigation trials of C2N2 over a 3-yr period (February 2013-October 2015) conducted at higher temperatures. The trials were conducted under 24 different conditions that incorporated varying fumigation chamber types (plastic sheeting-enclosed chambers of differing construction or an ISO shipping container, interior size: 5.90 m length by 2.35 m width by 2.40 m height), log water content (24.1-43.5%), filling ratios (5, 20, and 40%), and temperatures (10.5-17.3 °C). Highest concentration × time (Ct) product values were obtained with the ISO shipping container followed (in order of decreasing Ct values) by a 0.1-mm-thick, low-density polyethylene tarpaulin enclosure, a 0.1-mm-thick polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tarpaulin enclosure, and a 0.05-mm-thick PVC tarpaulin enclosure. The correlation between Ct product value and mortality of M. alternatus larvae was calculated with all treatment combinations. From this, the L(Ct)50 and L(Ct)99 values for C2N2 were determined to be 73.19 and 194.90 g h m-3, respectively. Ethanedinitrile showed promise as a practical alternative fumigant for use on fresh pine logs infested by M. alternatus larvae.
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- Byung-Ho Lee
- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National Univeristy, 501, Jinju-daero, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea 52828, South Korea (; )
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- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National Univeristy, 501, Jinju-daero, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea 52828, South Korea (; )
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- School of Veterinary and Life Science, Murdoch University, 90 South St., Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia
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Yang J, Park Y, Hyun IH, Kim GH, Kim BS, Lee BH, Ren Y. A Combination Treatment Using Ethyl Formate and Phosphine to Control Planococcus citri (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on Pineapples. J Econ Entomol 2016; 109:2355-2363. [PMID: 27986937 DOI: 10.1093/jee/tow222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/12/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri (Risso), is a known quarantine pest that is difficult to control with phosphine (PH3) or low concentrations of ethyl formate (EF), particularly at low temperatures. Methyl bromide (MB) is a fumigant used for quarantine and preshipment (QPS) that can eradicate target pests with short fumigation periods. However, MB, which is an ozone-depleting substance, is scheduled to be phased out in South Korea over the next decade. There is no ideal alternative fumigant to replace MB for QPS of perishable commodities. A laboratory study was conducted to compare the individual effects of EF and PH3 individually, and the effects of EF mixed with PH3 as an MB alternative for the control of P. citri adults, nymphs, and eggs. In comparison to treatments with EF and PH3 individually, EF mixed with PH3 resulted in high toxicity to all stages of P. citri. The eggs were more tolerant than the nymphs and adults. A mixed treatment of EF and PH3 achieved complete control of eggs infesting pineapples at concentrations of 25.1/1.0 (EF/PH3) mg/liter at 8 °C for 4 h of exposures. This new combined EF/PH3 fumigation technology could offer shorter exposure times and less damage to perishable commodities at low temperatures, and could potentially be extended to controlling other quarantine pests as a replacement treatment for fruit and vegetables in which methyl bromide is currently being used.
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- JeongOh Yang
- Plant Quarantine Technology Center, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (QIA), Republic of Korea (; ; )
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- Plant Quarantine Technology Center, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (QIA), Republic of Korea (; ; )
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- Plant Quarantine Technology Center, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (QIA), Republic of Korea (; ; )
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- Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, Life and Environment Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 361-763, Republic of Korea
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- Dongbu ARI, Dongbu Farm Hannong Co. Nonsan, Republic of Korea
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- Dongbu ARI, Dongbu Farm Hannong Co. Nonsan, Republic of Korea
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- School of Veterinary and Life Science, Murdoch University, 90 South St., Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia
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Elf S, Lin R, Xia S, Pan Y, Shan C, Wu S, Lonial S, Gaddh M, Arellano ML, Khoury HJ, Khuri FR, Lee BH, Boggon TJ, Fan J, Chen J. Targeting 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase in the oxidative PPP sensitizes leukemia cells to antimalarial agent dihydroartemisinin. Oncogene 2016; 36:254-262. [PMID: 27270429 PMCID: PMC5464402 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2016.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [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: 11/19/2015] [Revised: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 04/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The oxidative pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) is crucial for cancer cell metabolism and tumor growth. We recently reported that targeting a key oxidative PPP enzyme, 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (6PGD), using our novel small molecule 6PGD inhibitors Physcion and its derivative S3, shows anti-cancer effects. Notably, humans with genetic deficiency of either 6PGD or another oxidative PPP enzyme, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), exhibit non-immune hemolytic anemia upon exposure to aspirin and various anti-malarial drugs. Inspired by these clinical observations, we examined the anti-cancer potential of combined treatment with 6PGD inhibitors and anti-malarial drugs. We found that stable knockdown of 6PGD sensitizes leukemia cells to anti-malarial agent dihydroartemisinin (DHA). Combined treatment with DHA and Physcion activates AMP-activated protein kinase, leading to synergistic inhibition of human leukemia cell viability. Moreover, our combined therapy synergistically attenuates tumor growth in xenograft nude mice injected with human K562 leukemia cells and cell viability of primary leukemia cells from human patients, but shows minimal toxicity to normal hematopoietic cells in mice as well as red blood cells and mononucleocytes from healthy human donors. Our findings reveal the potential for combined therapy using optimized doses of Physcion and DHA as a novel anti-leukemia treatment without inducing hemolysis.
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- S Elf
- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Lopez-Hilfiker FD, Mohr C, D'Ambro EL, Lutz A, Riedel TP, Gaston CJ, Iyer S, Zhang Z, Gold A, Surratt JD, Lee BH, Kurten T, Hu WW, Jimenez J, Hallquist M, Thornton JA. Molecular Composition and Volatility of Organic Aerosol in the Southeastern U.S.: Implications for IEPOX Derived SOA. Environ Sci Technol 2016; 50:2200-9. [PMID: 26811969 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5b04769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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We present measurements as part of the Southern Oxidant and Aerosol Study (SOAS) during which atmospheric aerosol particles were comprehensively characterized. We present results utilizing a Filter Inlet for Gases and AEROsol coupled to a chemical ionization mass spectrometer (CIMS). We focus on the volatility and composition of isoprene derived organic aerosol tracers and of the bulk organic aerosol. By utilizing the online volatility and molecular composition information provided by the FIGAERO-CIMS, we show that the vast majority of commonly reported molecular tracers of isoprene epoxydiol (IEPOX) derived secondary organic aerosol (SOA) is derived from thermal decomposition of accretion products or other low volatility organics having effective saturation vapor concentrations <10(-3) μg m(-3). In addition, while accounting for up to 30% of total submicrometer organic aerosol mass, the IEPOX-derived SOA has a higher volatility than the remaining bulk. That IEPOX-SOA, and more generally bulk organic aerosol in the Southeastern U.S. is comprised of effectively nonvolatile material has important implications for modeling SOA derived from isoprene, and for mechanistic interpretations of molecular tracer measurements. Our results show that partitioning theory performs well for 2-methyltetrols, once accretion product decomposition is taken into account. No significant partitioning delays due to aerosol phase or viscosity are observed, and no partitioning to particle-phase water or other unexplained mechanisms are needed to explain our results.
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- F D Lopez-Hilfiker
- Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington , Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
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- Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington , Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington , Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Gothenburg , 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Gillings School of Global Public Health, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516, United States
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- Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington , Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki , Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Gillings School of Global Public Health, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516, United States
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Gillings School of Global Public Health, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516, United States
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Gillings School of Global Public Health, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516, United States
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- Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington , Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki , Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado , Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado , Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado , Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado , Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Gothenburg , 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington , Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
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Wolfe GM, Kaiser J, Hanisco TF, Keutsch FN, de Gouw JA, Gilman JB, Graus M, Hatch CD, Holloway J, Horowitz LW, Lee BH, Lerner BM, Lopez-Hilifiker F, Mao J, Marvin MR, Peischl J, Pollack IB, Roberts JM, Ryerson TB, Thornton JA, Veres PR, Warneke C. Formaldehyde production from isoprene oxidation across NO x regimes. Atmos Chem Phys 2016. [PMID: 29619046 DOI: 10.5194/acp-16-2597-] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The chemical link between isoprene and formaldehyde (HCHO) is a strong, non-linear function of NOx (= NO + NO2). This relationship is a linchpin for top-down isoprene emission inventory verification from orbital HCHO column observations. It is also a benchmark for overall photochemical mechanism performance with regard to VOC oxidation. Using a comprehensive suite of airborne in situ observations over the Southeast U.S., we quantify HCHO production across the urban-rural spectrum. Analysis of isoprene and its major first-generation oxidation products allows us to define both a "prompt" yield of HCHO (molecules of HCHO produced per molecule of freshly-emitted isoprene) and the background HCHO mixing ratio (from oxidation of longer-lived hydrocarbons). Over the range of observed NOx values (roughly 0.1 - 2 ppbv), the prompt yield increases by a factor of 3 (from 0.3 to 0.9 ppbv ppbv-1), while background HCHO increases by a factor of 2 (from 1.6 to 3.3 ppbv). We apply the same method to evaluate the performance of both a global chemical transport model (AM3) and a measurement-constrained 0-D steady state box model. Both models reproduce the NOx dependence of the prompt HCHO yield, illustrating that models with updated isoprene oxidation mechanisms can adequately capture the link between HCHO and recent isoprene emissions. On the other hand, both models under-estimate background HCHO mixing ratios, suggesting missing HCHO precursors, inadequate representation of later-generation isoprene degradation and/or under-estimated hydroxyl radical concentrations. Detailed process rates from the box model simulation demonstrate a 3-fold increase in HCHO production across the range of observed NOx values, driven by a 100% increase in OH and a 40% increase in branching of organic peroxy radical reactions to produce HCHO.
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- G M Wolfe
- Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics Laboratory, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics Laboratory, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA
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- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Hendrix College, Conway, AR, USA
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO, USA
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- NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Princeton, NJ, USA
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- Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Princeton, NJ, USA
- Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO, USA
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Warneke C, Trainer M, de Gouw JA, Parrish DD, Fahey DW, Ravishankara AR, Middlebrook AM, Brock CA, Roberts JM, Brown SS, Neuman JA, Lerner BM, Lack D, Law D, Hübler G, Pollack I, Sjostedt S, Ryerson TB, Gilman JB, Liao J, Holloway J, Peischl J, Nowak JB, Aikin K, Min KE, Washenfelder RA, Graus MG, Richardson M, Markovic MZ, Wagner NL, Welti A, Veres PR, Edwards P, Schwarz JP, Gordon T, Dube WP, McKeen S, Brioude J, Ahmadov R, Bougiatioti A, Lin JJ, Nenes A, Wolfe GM, Hanisco TF, Lee BH, Lopez-Hilfiker FD, Thornton JA, Keutsch FN, Kaiser J, Mao J, Hatch C. Instrumentation and Measurement Strategy for the NOAA SENEX Aircraft Campaign as Part of the Southeast Atmosphere Study 2013. Atmos Meas Tech 2016. [PMID: 29619117 DOI: 10.5194/amt-2015-388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
Abstract
Natural emissions of ozone-and-aerosol-precursor gases such as isoprene and monoterpenes are high in the southeast of the US. In addition, anthropogenic emissions are significant in the Southeast US and summertime photochemistry is rapid. The NOAA-led SENEX (Southeast Nexus) aircraft campaign was one of the major components of the Southeast Atmosphere Study (SAS) and was focused on studying the interactions between biogenic and anthropogenic emissions to form secondary pollutants. During SENEX, the NOAA WP-3D aircraft conducted 20 research flights between 27 May and 10 July 2013 based out of Smyrna, TN. Here we describe the experimental approach, the science goals and early results of the NOAA SENEX campaign. The aircraft, its capabilities and standard measurements are described. The instrument payload is summarized including detection limits, accuracy, precision and time resolutions for all gas-and-aerosol phase instruments. The inter-comparisons of compounds measured with multiple instruments on the NOAA WP-3D are presented and were all within the stated uncertainties, except two of the three NO2 measurements. The SENEX flights included day- and nighttime flights in the Southeast as well as flights over areas with intense shale gas extraction (Marcellus, Fayetteville and Haynesville shale). We present one example flight on 16 June 2013, which was a daytime flight over the Atlanta region, where several crosswind transects of plumes from the city and nearby point sources, such as power plants, paper mills and landfills, were flown. The area around Atlanta has large biogenic isoprene emissions, which provided an excellent case for studying the interactions between biogenic and anthropogenic emissions. In this example flight, chemistry in and outside the Atlanta plumes was observed for several hours after emission. The analysis of this flight showcases the strategies implemented to answer some of the main SENEX science questions.
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- C Warneke
- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
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- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
- Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Greece
- National Observatory of Athens, Greece
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- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
- University of Maryland Baltimore County
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- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
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- University of Washington, Madison, WI
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
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- Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, NOAA, Princeton, NJ
- Princeton University
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- Department of Chemistry, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway, AR, USA
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Warneke C, Trainer M, de Gouw JA, Parrish DD, Fahey DW, Ravishankara AR, Middlebrook AM, Brock CA, Roberts JM, Brown SS, Neuman JA, Lerner BM, Lack D, Law D, Hübler G, Pollack I, Sjostedt S, Ryerson TB, Gilman JB, Liao J, Holloway J, Peischl J, Nowak JB, Aikin K, Min KE, Washenfelder RA, Graus MG, Richardson M, Markovic MZ, Wagner NL, Welti A, Veres PR, Edwards P, Schwarz JP, Gordon T, Dube WP, McKeen S, Brioude J, Ahmadov R, Bougiatioti A, Lin JJ, Nenes A, Wolfe GM, Hanisco TF, Lee BH, Lopez-Hilfiker FD, Thornton JA, Keutsch FN, Kaiser J, Mao J, Hatch C. Instrumentation and Measurement Strategy for the NOAA SENEX Aircraft Campaign as Part of the Southeast Atmosphere Study 2013. Atmos Meas Tech 2016; 9:3063-3093. [PMID: 29619117 PMCID: PMC5880326 DOI: 10.5194/amt-9-3063-2016] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Natural emissions of ozone-and-aerosol-precursor gases such as isoprene and monoterpenes are high in the southeast of the US. In addition, anthropogenic emissions are significant in the Southeast US and summertime photochemistry is rapid. The NOAA-led SENEX (Southeast Nexus) aircraft campaign was one of the major components of the Southeast Atmosphere Study (SAS) and was focused on studying the interactions between biogenic and anthropogenic emissions to form secondary pollutants. During SENEX, the NOAA WP-3D aircraft conducted 20 research flights between 27 May and 10 July 2013 based out of Smyrna, TN. Here we describe the experimental approach, the science goals and early results of the NOAA SENEX campaign. The aircraft, its capabilities and standard measurements are described. The instrument payload is summarized including detection limits, accuracy, precision and time resolutions for all gas-and-aerosol phase instruments. The inter-comparisons of compounds measured with multiple instruments on the NOAA WP-3D are presented and were all within the stated uncertainties, except two of the three NO2 measurements. The SENEX flights included day- and nighttime flights in the Southeast as well as flights over areas with intense shale gas extraction (Marcellus, Fayetteville and Haynesville shale). We present one example flight on 16 June 2013, which was a daytime flight over the Atlanta region, where several crosswind transects of plumes from the city and nearby point sources, such as power plants, paper mills and landfills, were flown. The area around Atlanta has large biogenic isoprene emissions, which provided an excellent case for studying the interactions between biogenic and anthropogenic emissions. In this example flight, chemistry in and outside the Atlanta plumes was observed for several hours after emission. The analysis of this flight showcases the strategies implemented to answer some of the main SENEX science questions.
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- C Warneke
- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO
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- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
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- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
- Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Greece
- National Observatory of Athens, Greece
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- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
- University of Maryland Baltimore County
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- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
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- University of Washington, Madison, WI
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
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- Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, NOAA, Princeton, NJ
- Princeton University
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- Department of Chemistry, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway, AR, USA
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Jeong SJ, Choi BD, Lee HY, Hwang YH, Kim BH, Cho YI, Yun JJ, Lee BH, Jeong MJ. 660 nm Red LED Induces Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor (SLPI) in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW264.7 Cell. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2015; 15:5610-5616. [PMID: 26369126 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2015.10465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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SLPI acts as a modulator of the innate immune responses of macrophages, neutrophils and odontoblasts, and LPS-inducible anti-inflammatory cytokine to suppress the production of pro-inflammatory products by macrophages. Many studies have revealed the effects of light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the tissue repair and inflammatory responses. Although the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of irradiation with LEDs in gingival fibroblasts are known, the effects of 660 nm red LEDs on the inflammation remain unclear. Moreover, there is no report regarding the molecular mechanism for the relationship between SLPI and biological effects of LEDs. The effects of 660 nm red LEDs on inflammation with SLPI were investigated by examining the effects of 660 nm LED on the SLPI expression of RAW264.7 cells after LPS stimulation. This paper reports that the 660 nm red LED induced SLPI expression or reduced the LPS response, and inhibited NF-κB activation directly, leading to the suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α and IL-1β, suggesting that it might be a useful wavelength LED for inflammation therapy.
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Choi BD, Jeong SJ, Lee HY, Lim DS, Lee BH, Bae CS, Jeong MJ. The Effect of Thymosin β4 for Osteoblast Adhesion on Titanium Surface. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2015; 15:5663-5667. [PMID: 26369135 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2015.10464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Titanium (Ti) is the most widely used implant material in dentistry and orthopedics but the release of metal ions from Ti implants results in increased bone resorption by enhancing the production of inflammatory cytokines from the macrophages and facilitating osteoclast differentiation. Thymosin β4 (Tβ4) has several biological activities, such as promoting wound healing, angiogenesis, cell proliferation and migration in mammalian cells. This study examined the role of Tβ4 in osteoblasts via focal adhesions (FAs) and ERK1/2 signaling related to cell adhesion and proliferation for cell survival on the Ti surface. As a result, cell adhesion and proliferation increased in the Tβ4 treated cells (Tβ4/MC3T3-E1) but was significantly lower in the Tβ4 knock-down cells by Tβ4-siRNA (si-Tβ4/MC3T3-E1) than that of the untreated cells. The levels of FAK phosphorylation, paxillin expression, and paxillin localization were higher in the Tβ4/IMC3T3-E1 cells than that of the untreated cells but lower in the si-Tβ4/MC3T3-E1 cells. In addition, the levels of cell proliferation, Grb2 and Ras protein expression and phosphorylation of ERK1/2 were higher in the Tβ4/MC3T3-E1 cells than in the untreated cells but lower in the si-Tβ4/IMC3T3-E1 cells. These results suggest that Tβ4 might be a good nanomolecule that promotes osteoblast survival by facilitating adhesion and proliferation on the Ti surface.
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Oh KS, Lee JH, Yi KY, Lim CJ, Lee S, Park CH, Seo HW, Lee BH. The orally active urotensin receptor antagonist, KR36676, attenuates cellular and cardiac hypertrophy. Br J Pharmacol 2015; 172:2618-33. [PMID: 25597918 DOI: 10.1111/bph.13082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2014] [Revised: 12/11/2014] [Accepted: 01/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Blockade of the actions of urotensin-II (U-II) mediated by the urotensin (UT) receptor should improve cardiac function and prevent cardiac remodelling in cardiovascular disease. Here, we have evaluated the pharmacological properties of the recently identified UT receptor antagonist, 2-(6,7-dichloro-3-oxo-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazin-4(3H)-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-1-(4-(thiophen-3-yl)phenyl) ethyl)acetamide (KR36676). EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Pharmacological properties of KR36676 were studied in a range of in vitro assays (receptor binding, calcium mobilization, stress fibre formation, cellular hypertrophy) and in vivo animal models such as cardiac hypertrophy induced by transverse aortic constriction (TAC) or myocardial infarction (MI). KEY RESULTS KR36676 displayed high binding affinity for the UT receptor (Ki : 0.7 nM), similar to that of U-II (0.4 nM), and was a potent antagonist at that receptor (IC50 : 4.0 nM). U-II-induced stress fibre formation and cellular hypertrophy were significantly inhibited with low concentrations of KR36676 (≥0.01 μM). Oral administration of KR36676 (30 mg·kg(-1) ) in a TAC model in mice attenuated cardiac hypertrophy and myocardial fibrosis. Moreover, KR36676 restored cardiac function and myocyte size in rats with MI-induced cardiac hypertrophy. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS A highly potent UT receptor antagonist exerted anti-hypertrophic effects not only in infarcted rat hearts but also in pressure-overloaded mouse hearts. KR36676 could be a valuable pharmacological tool in elucidating the complicated physiological role of U-II and UT receptors in cardiac hypertrophy.
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- K S Oh
- Research Center for Drug Discovery Technology, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon, Korea; Department of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Korea
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Halder D, Mandal C, Lee BH, Lee JS, Choi MR, Chai JC, Lee YS, Jung KH, Chai YG. PCDHB14- and GABRB1-like nervous system developmental genes are altered during early neuronal differentiation of NCCIT cells treated with ethanol. Hum Exp Toxicol 2015; 34:1017-27. [PMID: 25566775 DOI: 10.1177/0960327114566827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Ethanol (EtOH) exposure during embryonic development causes dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS). Here, we examined the effects of chronic EtOH on gene expression during early stages of neuronal differentiation. Human embryonic carcinoma (NCCIT) cells were differentiated into neuronal precursors/lineages in the presence or absence of EtOH and folic acid. Gene expression profiling and pathway analysis demonstrated that EtOH deregulates many genes and pathways that are involved in early brain development. EtOH exposure downregulated several important genes, such as PCDHB14, GABRB1, CTNND2, NAV3, RALDH1, and OPN5, which are involved in CNS development, synapse assembly, synaptic transmission, and neurotransmitter receptor activity. GeneGo pathway analysis revealed that the deregulated genes mapped to disease pathways that were relevant to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD, such as neurotic disorders, epilepsy, and alcohol-related disorders). In conclusion, these findings suggest that the impairment of the neurological system or suboptimal synapse formation resulting from EtOH exposure could underlie the neurodevelopmental disorders in individuals with FASD.
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- D Halder
- Department of Molecular and Life Sciences, Hanyang University, Ansan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular and Life Sciences, Hanyang University, Ansan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Gangnam Eulji Hospital, Eulji University, Seoul, Republic of Korea KARF Hospital, the Korean Alcohol Research Foundation, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- KARF Hospital, the Korean Alcohol Research Foundation, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular and Life Sciences, Hanyang University, Ansan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular and Life Sciences, Hanyang University, Ansan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular and Life Sciences, Hanyang University, Ansan, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Natural Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular and Life Sciences, Hanyang University, Ansan, Republic of Korea Department of Nanobiotechnology, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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BACKGROUND The biomechanical interaction between the median nerve and the flexor tendons is an important consideration in Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). We aim to quantify the displacement and compressive deformation pattern of the median nerve in various stages of finger flexion in the normal population at the inlet of the carpal tunnel. METHODS Transverse ultrasounds images were taken at the carpal tunnel inlet during full-extension, mid-flexion and full flexion. The displacement, distance, Feret's diameter, and perimeter of the median nerve were calculated and compared between each position. RESULTS Biphasic median nerve motion was observed, with a displacement of 2.84 ± 3.49 mm in the ulnar direction from full-extension to mid-flexion (Phase I) and a further 0.93 ± 3.04 mm from mid-flexion to full flexion (Phase II). Of 49 hands, 37 (75.5%) exhibited ulnar displacement in Phase I while 12 (24.5%) exhibited radial displacement. Feret's diameter (5.95 ± 1.08 mm) and perimeter (13.28 ± 2.09) of the median nerve were greatest in the mid-flexed position. CONCLUSION In a healthy Asian population, the median nerve has a biphasic motion during finger flexion, with maximal deformation in the mid-flexed position.
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- C H Goh
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 523230, Singapore
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Park CG, Son JK, Lee BH, Cho JH, Ren Y. Comparison of Ethanedinitrile (C2N2) and Metam Sodium for Control of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (Nematoda: Aphelenchidae) and Monochamus alternatus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Naturally Infested Logs at Low Temperatures. J Econ Entomol 2014; 107:2055-2060. [PMID: 26470069 DOI: 10.1603/ec14009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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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The Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, commonly known as pinewood nematode in Japan, is a quarantine pest and is most often associated with beetles of the genus Monochamus, the pine sawyers, particularly Monochamus alternatus. Long-distance dispersal of the nematode and its vectors led to widespread losses in pine forests. Two fumigation trials were conducted for treatment of logs naturally infested with both M. alternatus and B. xylophilus. The logs were treated with ethanedinitrile or metam sodium at low temperature (-7-25.7°C and -3.7-23.1°C) for 3-d exposure in winter and early spring. Fumigation with ethanedinitrile at concentrations of 48, 68, 97 and 158 g/m(3) resulted in 34.6-58.3, 91.5-97.2, 100, and 100% mortality for M. alternatus and 88.4, 77.9, 96.4, and 98.0% mortality for B. xylophilus, respectively. With Metam sodium fumigation at a dose rate of 1162 g/m(3), 100% M. alternatus and 97.4% B. xylophilus were killed. These results suggest that 97 g/m(3) of ethanedinitrile is adequate for complete control of M. alternatus in pine wood and >158 g/m(3) is required for eradication of B. xylophilus at low temperature fumigation. These results suggest that 97 g/m(3) of ethanedinitrile offers complete control of M. alternatus in pine wood and control of >98% B. xylophilus in winter or spring fumigation at a dosage rate of 158 g/m(3). Therefore, ethanedinitrile has great potential for treatment of fresh pine wooden logs to manage the nematodes and the vector insects at low temperature.
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- Chung Gyoo Park
- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju-daero 501, Gyeongnam 660-701, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju-daero 501, Gyeongnam 660-701, Republic of Korea
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- Dongbu AgroLife Research Institute, Dongbu Farm Hannog Co. Ltd., Daejeon 305-708, Republic of Korea
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- Dongbu Farm Ceres Co., Ltd., Donganro 1113, Yeonmu, Nonsan, Republic of Korea
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- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Murdoch University, 90 South St., Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia.
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Nejad JG, Hosseindoust A, Shoae A, Ghorbani B, Lee BH, Oskoueian E, Hajilari D, Amouzmehr A, Lohakare JD, Sung KI. Effects of feeding levels of starter on weaning age, performance, nutrient digestibility and health parameters in holstein dairy calves. Asian-Australas J Anim Sci 2014; 26:827-30. [PMID: 25049856 PMCID: PMC4093240 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.2012.12704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2012] [Revised: 03/15/2013] [Accepted: 02/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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To evaluate the effects of feeding four different levels of starter in male Holstein dairy calves, a completely randomized study was conducted, using 28 calves with initial body weight of 40.5±2.4 kg. The animals were fed iso-nitrogenous starter and were weaned when they consumed 350, 500, 650 and 800 g/d of starter for 3 d consecutively. Starter and water were available ad-libitum throughout the experiment. Body weight at pre-weaning (less than 5 wk) and post-weaning (8 wk) was lower in calves that received 350 g/d of starter than in the other treatments (p<0.05). Feed conversion ratio (FCR) was the highest among all treatments in pre-weaning period (p<0.05). Dry matter intake (DMI) at weaning and total DMI was higher in that calves received 800 g/d of starter compared with other treatments (p<0.05). Calves fed 350 and 500 g/d of starter were weaned earlier (p<0.05) and showed lower milk consumption (kg, DM) compared with other treatments whereas no significant difference was observed between calves fed 350 and 500 g/d of starter (p>0.05). Dry matter, organic matter and crude protein digestibilities were lower in calves that received 350 g/d of starter compared with other treatments (p<0.05). No differences were observed in acid detergent and neutral detergent fiber digestibility among all treatments (p>0.05).Treatments had no significant effect on time of starting rumination, respiratory score, and days of drug administration for pneumonia. There were no meaningful differences in feces, fecal odor scores, body temperature, and days of drug administration for diarrhea among all treatments (p>0.05). Total dry matter intake at the end of experiment showed no significant difference among calves fed 600 and 800 g/d of starter, but calves fed 350 and 500 g/d of starter showed more dry matter (DM) intake than calves in the 600 and 800 g/d groups (p<0.05).
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- J Ghassemi Nejad
- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 200-701, Korea
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 200-701, Korea
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 200-701, Korea
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 200-701, Korea
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 200-701, Korea
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 200-701, Korea
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 200-701, Korea
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 200-701, Korea
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 200-701, Korea
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 200-701, Korea
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Patel RM, Nagamani SCS, Cuthbertson D, Campeau PM, Krischer JP, Shapiro JR, Steiner RD, Smith PA, Bober MB, Byers PH, Pepin M, Durigova M, Glorieux FH, Rauch F, Lee BH, Hart T, Sutton VR. A cross-sectional multicenter study of osteogenesis imperfecta in North America - results from the linked clinical research centers. Clin Genet 2014; 87:133-40. [PMID: 24754836 DOI: 10.1111/cge.12409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [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: 02/10/2014] [Revised: 04/08/2014] [Accepted: 04/19/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is the most common skeletal dysplasia that predisposes to recurrent fractures and bone deformities. In spite of significant advances in understanding the genetic basis of OI, there have been no large-scale natural history studies. To better understand the natural history and improve the care of patients, a network of Linked Clinical Research Centers (LCRC) was established. Subjects with OI were enrolled in a longitudinal study, and in this report, we present cross-sectional data on the largest cohort of OI subjects (n = 544). OI type III subjects had higher prevalence of dentinogenesis imperfecta, severe scoliosis, and long bone deformities as compared to those with OI types I and IV. Whereas the mean lumbar spine area bone mineral density (LS aBMD) was low across all OI subtypes, those with more severe forms had lower bone mass. Molecular testing may help predict the subtype in type I collagen-related OI. Analysis of such well-collected and unbiased data in OI can not only help answering questions that are relevant to patient care but also foster hypothesis-driven research, especially in the context of 'phenotypic expansion' driven by next-generation sequencing.
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- R M Patel
- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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Rosen MA, Sampson JB, Jackson EV, Koka R, Chima AM, Ogbuagu OU, Marx MK, Koroma M, Lee BH. Failure mode and effects analysis of the universal anaesthesia machine in two tertiary care hospitals in Sierra Leone. Br J Anaesth 2014; 113:410-5. [PMID: 24833727 PMCID: PMC4136424 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeu096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Anaesthesia care in developed countries involves sophisticated technology and experienced providers. However, advanced machines may be inoperable or fail frequently when placed into the austere medical environment of a developing country. Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) is a method for engaging local staff in identifying real or potential breakdowns in processes or work systems and to develop strategies to mitigate risks. Methods Nurse anaesthetists from the two tertiary care hospitals in Freetown, Sierra Leone, participated in three sessions moderated by a human factors specialist and an anaesthesiologist. Sessions were audio recorded, and group discussion graphically mapped by the session facilitator for analysis and commentary. These sessions sought to identify potential barriers to implementing an anaesthesia machine designed for austere medical environments—the universal anaesthesia machine (UAM)—and also engaging local nurse anaesthetists in identifying potential solutions to these barriers. Results Participating Sierra Leonean clinicians identified five main categories of failure modes (resource availability, environmental issues, staff knowledge and attitudes, and workload and staffing issues) and four categories of mitigation strategies (resource management plans, engaging and educating stakeholders, peer support for new machine use, and collectively advocating for needed resources). Conclusions We identified factors that may limit the impact of a UAM and devised likely effective strategies for mitigating those risks.
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Affiliation(s)
- M A Rosen
- Armstrong Institute of Patient Safety and Quality, JHUSOM, Baltimore, MD, USA Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore, MD, USA Value Institute, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE, USA
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- Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - A M Chima
- Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Connaught Hospital, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore, MD, USA
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