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Park JK, Ahn SY, Seok SH, Park SY, Bang S, Eum JH, Kwak IP, Kim JW, Lee WS. Clinical Usability of Embryo Development Using a Combined Qualitative and Quantitative Approach in a Single Vitrified-Warmed Blastocyst Transfer: Assessment of Pre-Vitrified Blastocyst Diameter and Post-Warmed Blastocyst Re-Expansion Speed. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11237085. [PMID: 36498659 PMCID: PMC9736480 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11237085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Improving the safety and efficacy of assisted reproductive technology programs has been a continuous challenge. Traditionally, morphological grading has been used for embryo selection. However, only a few studies have assessed the morphokinetic variables and morphological dynamics of blastocysts. In the present study, we aimed to perform a quantitative analysis of blastocyst diameter and re-expansion speed. This in-depth morphokinetic evaluation can correlate with currently observed pregnancy outcomes. In total, 658 single vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer cycles were performed between October 2017 and December 2021, which were divided into four groups according to the pre-vitrified blastocyst diameter. After warming, the groups were subdivided according to the blastocyst re-expansion speed. These quantitative measurements were performed using a time-lapse system. Both diameter and speed are essential in determining the blastocyst quality, while age, day of freezing, and blastocyst quality are crucial from a clinical perspective. The application of both quantitative (diameter and speed) and qualitative (blastocyst quality scores) parameters can help evaluate the clinical usability of blastocysts. This method can prove useful for embryologists in counseling their patients and determining pregnancy patient-oriented strategies.
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Park JK, Ahn SY, Seok SH, Chang EM, Kim JW, Kwak IP, Lee WS. Does Post-Warming Extended Culture Duration Affect the Clinical and Obstetric Outcomes of Patients of Advanced Maternal Age? A Single-Center Study. J Korean Med Sci 2022; 37:e96. [PMID: 35347904 PMCID: PMC8960938 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e96] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The single vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer (SVBT) cycle has been increasingly utilized for assisted reproductive technology. Women of advanced maternal age (AMA) comprise a significant portion of patients who have undergone 'freeze-all' cycles. This study investigated the association between the post-warming extended culture duration and pregnancy outcomes in patients of AMA. METHODS This retrospective cohort study analyzed the outcomes of 697 SVBT cycles between January 2016 and December 2017. The cycles were divided into 3 groups based on the age of the female partners: group I: < 35 years (n = 407), group II: 35-37 years (n = 176); and group III, 38-40 years (n = 114). Data are shown as the mean ± standard error of the mean. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by Duncan's multiple range test. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.001. RESULTS The blastocyst rate, clinical pregnancy rate, and live birth rate (LBR) was significantly lower in the AMA groups. However, there were no significant differences in LBR in the transfer between the AMA and younger groups according to blastocyst morphology and post-warming extended culture duration. CONCLUSION Post-warming extended culture of blastocysts is not harmful to patients of AMA. It could be a useful parameter in clinical counseling and decision making for fertility treatments.
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- Jae Kyun Park
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Fertility Center Gangnam, CHA University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Fertility Center Gangnam, CHA University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Fertility Center Gangnam, CHA University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Fertility Center Gangnam, CHA University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Fertility Center Gangnam, CHA University, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Fertility Center Gangnam, CHA University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Fertility Center Gangnam, CHA University, Seoul, Korea
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Kim MK, Park JK, Jeon Y, Seok SH, Chang EM, Lee WS. Effects of paternal age on human embryo development in in vitro fertilization with preimplantation genetic screening. Clin Exp Reprod Med 2019; 46:22-29. [PMID: 30827074 PMCID: PMC6436466 DOI: 10.5653/cerm.2019.46.1.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE As paternal age increases, the quality of sperm decreases due to increased DNA fragmentation and aneuploidy. Higher levels of structural chromosomal aberrations in the gametes ultimately decrease both the morphologic quality of embryos and the pregnancy rate. In this study, we investigated whether paternal age affected the euploidy rate. Methods This study was performed using the medical records of patients who underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures with preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) from January 2016 to August 2017 at a single center. Based on their morphological grade, embryos were categorized as good- or poor-quality blastocysts. The effects of paternal age were elucidated by adjusting for maternal age. RESULTS Among the 571 total blastocysts, 219 euploid blastocysts were analyzed by PGS (38.4%). When the study population was divided into four groups according to both maternal and paternal age, significant differences were only noted between groups that differed by maternal age (group 1 vs. 3, p=0.031; group 2 vs. 4, p=0.027). Further analysis revealed no significant differences in the euploidy rate among the groups according to the morphological grade of the embryos. CONCLUSION Paternal age did not have a significant impact on euploidy rates when PGS was performed. An additional study with a larger sample size is needed to clarify the effects of advanced paternal age on IVF outcomes.
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- Min Kyoung Kim
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fertility Center of CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fertility Center of CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fertility Center of CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fertility Center of CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fertility Center of CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fertility Center of CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Yoo TK, Lee KM, Jung H, Na YR, Seok SH, Han W. Abstract P2-08-26: Tumor-associated macrophages and platelet-derived growth factor C as a prognostic marker for breast cancer patients. Cancer Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs15-p2-08-26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction: Tumor related inflammation plays an important role in breast cancer progression, tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) being a crucial part of this microenvironment. Platelet-derived growth factor-C (PDGF-C) is abundant in the breast cancer microenvironment having an anti-apoptotic effect on macrophages. Previous reports suggest that tumor cell derived PDGF-C promotes TAM survival, enhancing tumor progression. In this study we analyzed the prognostic value of PDGF-C density associated with TAM infiltration in human breast cancer.
Materials and Methods: TAM and PDGF-C density was evaluated by immunohistochemistry of CD163+, CD68+ and PDGF-C myeloid cells in tumor stroma. Tissue microarrays from 140 invasive breast cancer cases were used. Survival analysis to evaluate the impact of TAM and PDGF-C density on disease free survival (DFS) was done using Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analysis.
Results: Infiltration of CD163+ and CD68+ macrophages into tumor stroma had a tendency, but not significant, for reduced DFS (p=0.204, p=0.314 respectively). Whereas PDGF-C strong density was significantly associated with worse DFS (p=0.024). This inverse correlation with DFS was demonstrated stronger when PDGF-C density was combined with CD163+ and CD68+ macrophage infiltration (p=0.008, p=0.018, respectively). But, CD163+ or CD68+ infiltration with strong PDGF-C density did not demonstrate as an independent prognostic factor when adjusting for tumor size, lymph node metastasis, hormone receptor and histologic grade. This result is probably due to small number of patients having both TAM infiltration and strong PDGF-C density.
Conclusion: Our results show that PDGF-C infiltration adversely affects DFS and also enhances the inverse correlation between tumor-associated macrophages and DFS. To support these results, a study with larger numbers is on progress.
Citation Format: Yoo T-K, Lee K-M, Jung H, Na YR, Seok SH, Han W. Tumor-associated macrophages and platelet-derived growth factor C as a prognostic marker for breast cancer patients. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: 2015 Dec 8-12; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2016;76(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P2-08-26.
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- T-K Yoo
- Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea; Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea; Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea; Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea; Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea; Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea; Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Park JH, Seok SH, Baek MW, Lee HY, Kim DJ, Park JH. Gastric lesions and immune responses caused by long-term infection with Helicobacter heilmannii in C57BL/6 mice. J Comp Pathol 2008; 139:208-17. [PMID: 18823636 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2008.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2007] [Accepted: 04/28/2008] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Helicobacter heilmannii is a gastric micro-organism that can induce gastritis and B-cell MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma in mice, in a host-dependent manner. The present study was designed to examine gastric lesions and immune responses caused by intragastric H. heilmannii infection of an inbred mouse strain, C57BL/6. Long-term infection led to the formation of gastric nodules and increased mucosal thickness of the stomach, due to gastric epithelial proliferation. Infection also induced the formation of lymphoid follicles in the corpus mucosa and submucosa. The follicular cells were mainly CD45R+ cells that did not produce immunoglobulin. However, scattered in the lamina propria and corpus submucosa, numerous IgA+ cells were found in infected mice, but not in control mice. RT-PCR results showed that H. heilmannii infection led to increased mRNA expression for IFN-gamma (a Th1 cytokine) and IL-10 (a Th2 cytokine) in the mouse stomach, suggesting that both Th1 and Th2 responses are associated with H. heilmannii infection. The mRNA of other cytokines and chemokines (IL-1beta, IL-12p40, TNF-alpha, MCP-1, KC and MIP-2) was also increased by infection.
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- Jong-Hwan Park
- Department of Laboratory Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and School of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, San 56-1, Sillim 9-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 151-742, Republic of Korea
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AIMS The interactions between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and Listeria monocytogenes have not been sufficiently documented to date. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible effects of Diclofenac (Dc) in a murine listerial infection model. METHODS AND RESULTS Dc was administered orally at 2.5 mug g(-1) to female albino strain of laboratory mouse (BALB/c) thrice postinfection (1 x 10(8) CFU ml(-1) oral challenge with L. monocytogenes ATCC 51774), which resulted in significantly (P < 0.01) reduced bacterial counts in liver and spleen, decreased (10-fold, P < 0.05) hepatic colonization and necrosis, and caused up-regulation of the expression of inflammatory cytokines (interferon-gamma, interleukin-1beta, tumour necrosis factor-alpha), compared with drug-free control. CONCLUSIONS Dc may be useful as a promising adjuvant to the existing therapies in controlling systemic listerial infection. Further, quantitative structure-activity relationship studies might contribute in manipulating it as a lead compound for the synthesis of new, more effective nonantibiotics, perhaps, devoid of side-effects that could be recommended as a compassionate therapy for listeriosis. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This is the first in vivo study designed to evaluate the antilisterial effect of the NSAID Dc with special emphasis on the immunological mechanism of action of the drug.
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- N K Dutta
- College of Veterinary Medicine and KRF Zoonotic Disease Priority Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Park JH, Park YH, Seok SH, Cho SA, Kim DJ, Lee HY, Kim SH, Park JH. Suppurative gastritis in BALB/c mice infected with Listeria monocytogenes via the intragastric route. J Comp Pathol 2004; 130:130-6. [PMID: 15003470 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2003.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2003] [Accepted: 10/03/2003] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Suppurative gastritis was demonstrated in BALB/c mice 3 days after intragastric inoculation with 10(9) organisms of Listeria monocytogenes strain ATCC19113 (serotype 3). Also tested were four other strains of mice (C3H, C57BL/6, FVB and ICR) and three other strains of L. monocytogenes (HPB 3 [serotype 4b], HPB 410 [serotype 1/2a] and HPB 503 [serotype 1/2b]). After inoculation with ATCC19113 the numbers of bacteria found in the stomach wall were greater in C57BL/6 and ICR mice than in C3H and FVB mice; moreover, the gastritis produced in BALB/c and C57BL/6 mice was more severe than that produced in the other mouse strains. The gastritis produced in BALB/c mice with L. monocytogenes HPB 3, HPB 410 and HPB 503 was much more severe than that produced by ATCC19113. The inflammatory response occurred in the lamina muscularis and mucosa of the fundus. Massive necrosis of the gastric epithelium was observed, and there was oedema in a large part of the mucosal layer of the fundus. In addition, the submucosal layer was apparently expanded due to oedema, and in the cardia, the mucosal layer had become thin and flattened. Immunohistochemically, a polyclonal antibody against Listeria spp. produced labelling in areas of the gastric mucosa in which there was an inflammatory response and gastric epithelial necrosis.
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- J-H Park
- Departments of Laboratory Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and School of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, San 56-1, Shinlim-dong, Kwanak-ku, Seoul 151-742, South Korea
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Choi SH, Seok SH, Lee JS. XAFS study of Mn-Ni/Al2O3 catalyst for carbon dioxide reforming of methane. J Synchrotron Radiat 2001; 8:596-598. [PMID: 11512863 DOI: 10.1107/s0909049500016198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2000] [Accepted: 11/03/2000] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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As an effective catalyst for carbon dioxide reforming of methane, manganese-promoted Ni/Al2O3 catalyst was studied with XAFS. The catalysts after the reduction above 1073 K contained the metallic nickel, and several phases of manganese were shown by XANES and EXAFS. Results of EXAFS curve fitting indicated that the surface of large metallic nickel particles was partly covered with patches of MnO and metallic Mn. Radial structure function (RSF) of Mn K-edge showed the peaks due to Mn-Ni scattering without Mn-Mn scattering, indicating that the metallic manganese was attached to nickel in a highly dispersed state. Separate manganese phase was also formed without interaction with nickel.
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- S H Choi
- Department of Chemical Engineering/Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Republic of Korea.
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