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2. Characterizing the microbiota of cleft lip and palate patients: a comprehensive review
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Elizabeth Gershater, Yuan Liu, Binglan Xue, Min Kyung Shin, Hyun Koo, Zhong Zheng, and Chenshuang Li
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cleft lip ,cleft palate ,biofilm ,oral microbiome ,bacteria ,fungus ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
Orofacial cleft disorders, including cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P), are one of the most frequently-occurring congenital disorders worldwide. The health issues of patients with CL/P encompass far more than just their anatomic anomaly, as patients with CL/P are prone to having a high incidence of infectious diseases. While it has been previously established that the oral microbiome of patients with CL/P differs from that of unaffected patients, the exact nature of this variance, including the relevant bacterial species, has not been fully elucidated; likewise, examination of anatomic locations besides the cleft site has been neglected. Here, we intended to provide a comprehensive review to highlight the significant microbiota differences between CL/P patients and healthy subjects in various anatomic locations, including the teeth inside and adjacent to the cleft, oral cavity, nasal cavity, pharynx, and ear, as well as bodily fluids, secretions, and excretions. A number of bacterial and fungal species that have been proven to be pathogenic were found to be prevalently and/or specifically detected in CL/P patients, which can benefit the development of CL/P-specific microbiota management strategies.
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- 2023
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3. Efficacy and safety of guselkumab compared with placebo and adalimumab in Korean patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis: post-hoc analysis from the phase III, double-blind, placebo- and active-comparator–controlled VOYAGE 1/2 trials
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Sang Woong Youn, Dae Young Yu, Tae Yoon Kim, Byung Soo Kim, Seung Chul Lee, Jeung Hoon Lee, Yong-Beom Choe, Joo-Heung Lee, Jee-Ho Choi, Joo Young Roh, Seong Jin Jo, Eun-So Lee, Min Kyung Shin, Min-Geol Lee, Jingzhi Jiang, and YoungJa Lee
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psoriasis ,interleukin-23 ,voyage 1 ,voyage 2 ,Dermatology ,RL1-803 - Abstract
Background The phase 3 studies, VOYAGE 1 and 2, were conducted to assess guselkumab in the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Objectives To investigate the efficacy and safety of guselkumab in Korean patients. Methods The Korean sub-population of VOYAGE 1 and 2 study patients were included in this analysis. Efficacy and safety were evaluated through Weeks 24 and 28, respectively. Results Of 126 randomized Korean patients, 30, 63, and 33 received placebo, guselkumab, and adalimumab, respectively. At Week 16, guselkumab was superior to placebo in achieving an Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) score of 0 or 1 (cleared or minimal; 90.5 vs. 20.0%, p
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- 2022
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4. Distinctive cytokine profiles of stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth and dental pulp stem cells
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Chung-Min Kang, Min Kyung Shin, Mijeong Jeon, Yong-Hyuk Lee, Je Seon Song, and Jae-Ho Lee
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Cytokine membrane array ,Paracrine effect ,Tissue regeneration ,SHED ,DPSCs ,Dentistry ,RK1-715 - Abstract
Background/purpose: SHED and DPSC have stem cell regenerative potential, but comparative research on their cytokine profile is rare. This study aimed to investigate and compare cytokine profiles secreted from stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) and dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). Materials and methods: SHED-conditioned medium (CM) and DPSC-CM were extracted using seven primary and permanent teeth each. Cytokine membrane array was performed for each CM to quantify and compare the secretomes of 120 cytokines. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, immunocytochemistry, and immunohistochemistry analysis were performed to demonstrate cytokine membrane array analysis. Results: Significant differences were observed in the expression levels of 68 cytokines–27 and 41 cytokines were 1.3-fold more strongly expressed in SHED-CM and DPSC-CM, respectively. Cytokines involved in immunomodulation, odontogenesis and osteogenesis were more strongly expressed in SHED-CM. Cytokines involved in angiogenesis were detected more strongly in DPSCs-CM. SHED and DPSCs have distinctive cytokine profiles and characteristics in terms of their stem cell regenerative potential. Conclusion: These observations suggest that SHED may have a better cytokine profile related to inflammatory, proliferative, osteogenic, and odontogenic potential.
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- 2022
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5. The increased prevalence of keloids in atopic dermatitis patients with allergic comorbidities: a nationwide retrospective cohort study
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Hyo-Eun Kwon, Hye-Jin Ahn, Su Jin Jeong, and Min Kyung Shin
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with allergic comorbidities, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis (AR), and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). The etiology of keloid is largely unknown; however, AD and keloid share inflammatory pathways characterized by T-helper cell 2 cytokines and increased dermal fibroblast activity. The prevalence of keloids has been reported to increase in patients with AD, but it remains controversial. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of keloids in patients with AD, and compare it with the prevalence of other comorbidities of AD. We assessed the Korean National Health Information Database and medical records including coexisting asthma, AR, and ACD. Single and multiple logistic regression models were created for keloids and each allergic disease. The prevalence of keloids was higher in the AD group than in the control group. Among patients with AD, adolescents and adults had a higher prevalence of keloids than infants and children. The risk of keloids was high with AD alone, and coexisting asthma significantly increased the risk. Similarly, the risk of keloids was higher in AR associated with AD and ACD associated with AD than in AD alone. Thus, among Koreans, patients with AD have a higher risk of keloid development, with coexisting allergic diseases increasing the risk.
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- 2021
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6. Efficacy and safety of neuronox® for lateral canthal lines: a phase I/III, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled study
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Youngkyoung Lim, Jong Hee Lee, Woo Shun Lee, Weon Ju Lee, Hei Sung Kim, Min Kyung Shin, Sik Haw, and Chang-Hun Huh
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botulinum toxin type a ,neuronox ,lateral canthal lines ,onabotulinumtoxin a ,efficacy ,safety ,Dermatology ,RL1-803 - Abstract
Introduction Neuronox® has not yet been investigated for its efficacy and safety in the treatment of lateral canthal lines (LCL). Methods This study was a randomized, double-blind, active drug controlled, multicenter, 16 week, Phase I/III study designed to determine the non-inferiority of Neuronox® compared to onabotulinumtoxin A (ONA) in the treatment of moderate to severe LCL. Thirty subjects in Phase I and 220 subjects in Phase III were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive a single treatment (24 U) of either Neuronox® or ONA. The primary endpoint of the Phase III study was the responder rate according to the proportion of subjects achieving Grade 0 (none) or 1 (mild) from 2 (moderate) or 3 (severe) in LCL severity at maximum smile as assessed by the investigators at Week 4. Additional efficacy endpoints and safety endpoints (adverse events) were also evaluated. Results The primary endpoint was achieved as the proportion of responders was 83% for both Neuronox® and ONA, thus, supporting the non-inferiority of Neuronox® compare to ONA. The two groups also showed no statistical differences in safety analyses. Conclusion Treatment of moderate to severe LCL with Neuronox® was effective and well-tolerated.
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- 2021
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7. Lupus Miliaris Disseminatus Faciei versus Granulomatous Rosacea: A Case Report
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Ji-In Seo and Min Kyung Shin
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lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei ,granulomatous rosacea ,acne agminata ,lupoid rosacea ,Dermatology ,RL1-803 - Abstract
Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei (LMDF) and granulomatous rosacea are 2 distinct inflammatory dermatoses with overlapping clinical features: reddish-yellow papular eruptions localized on the central face. Consequently, LMDF can easily be misdiagnosed as granulomatous rosacea or vice versa. Because delayed treatment in LMDF may increase chances of permanent scar formation, accurate diagnosis is important. We therefore analyzed published literature and case studies to organize the essential features differentiating LMDF from granulomatous rosacea. In addition, we report each case of LMDF and granulomatous rosacea for direct comparison.
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- 2021
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8. Visualizing the in-vivo application of zinc in sensitive skin using reflectance confocal microscopy
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Hye-Jin Ahn, Hae Jin Kim, Hyein Ham, Ji Hwoon Baek, Young Lee, Mahin Alamgir, Babar Rao, and Min Kyung Shin
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Findings obtained on objective assessments to evaluate sensitive skin do not correlate well with the symptomatology. We utilized reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) to compare transepidermal application of zinc in sensitive and non-sensitive skin. Thirty-six subjects participated in this study. They were divided into groups based on lactic acid sting test (LAST):‘stinger’ and ‘non-stinger’; transepidermal water loss (TEWL) measurements; and sensitivity self-assessments: ‘sensitive’ and ‘non-sensitive’. RCM images were taken to visualize transepidermal application of topically-applied zinc. The intensity of zinc reflectance at different depths was measured by ImageJ software. Based on LAST scores, the ‘stinger’ group showed significantly higher reflectance of zinc at 8 µm (stratum corneum) [face (P
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- 2021
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9. Association of GZMB polymorphisms and susceptibility to non-segmental vitiligo in a Korean population
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Ki-Heon Jeong, Su Kang Kim, Jong-Kil Seo, Min Kyung Shin, and Mu-Hyoung Lee
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) is the most common type of vitiligo, which is characterized by chronic and progressive loss of melanocytes. Genetic factors have been shown to play a key role in NSV in association and family studies. Granzyme B is a serine protease found in the cytoplasmic granules of cytotoxic T lymphocytes and natural killer cells that play an important role in inducing apoptotic changes of target cells. Several recent studies have provided evidence that polymorphism in the GZMB gene might be associated with autoimmune disease. A total of 249 NSV patients and 455 healthy controls were recruited to determine whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) [rs2236337 (3′ untranslated region, UTR), rs2236338 (Tyr247His), rs11539752 (Pro94Ala), rs10909625 (Lys80Lys), rs8192917 (Arg55Gln), and rs7144366 (5′ near gene)] in GZMB gene contribute to the risk of developing NSV. Genotyping was performed using a single 192.24 Dynamic Array IFC. Data were analyzed using EP1 SNP Genotyping Analysis software to obtain genotype calls. Among the six SNPs tested, five SNPs (rs2236337, rs2236338, rs11539752, rs10909625, and rs8192917) showed significant association with NSV susceptibility. Among them, rs2236338, rs11539752, rs10909625, and rs8192917 remained a statistically significant association following multiple correction test. The five SNPs were located within a block of linkage disequilibrium. Haplotypes T–A–G–T–T and C–G–C–C–C consisting of rs2236337, rs2236338, rs11539752, rs10909625, and rs8192917 demonstrated significant association with NSV. Our results suggest that GZMB polymorphisms are associated with the development of NSV.
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- 2021
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10. Clinician severity assessment grading scale on erythematotelangiectatic rosacea
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Jong-Kil Seo, Eun-Jae Shin, Ki-Heon Jeong, and Min Kyung Shin
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Dermatology ,RL1-803 - Published
- 2021
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11. De novo case of lichenoid eruption following dupilumab treatment
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Tae-Eun Kim, MD and Min Kyung Shin, MD, PhD
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adverse event ,atopic dermatitis ,biologics ,dupilumab ,lichen planus ,lichenoid drug eruption ,Dermatology ,RL1-803 - Published
- 2021
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12. Effects of Lumbar Strengthening Exercise in Lower-Limb Amputees With Chronic Low Back Pain
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Min Kyung Shin, Hee Seung Yang, Hea-Eun Yang, Dae Hyun Kim, Bo Ram Ahn, Hyup Kwon, Ju Hwan Lee, Suk Jung, Hyun Chul Choi, Sun Keaung Yun, Dong Young Ahn, and Woo Sob Sim
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Amputation ,Low back pain ,Exercise ,Muscle strength ,Rehabilitation ,Medicine - Abstract
ObjectiveTo analyze the effect of lumbar strengthening exercise in lower-limb amputees with chronic low back pain.MethodsWe included in this prospective study 19 lower-limb amputees who had experienced low back pain for longer than 6 months. Participants were treated with 30-minute lumbar strengthening exercises, twice weekly, for 8 weeks. We used the visual analog scale (VAS), and Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire, and measured parameters such as iliopsoas length, abdominal muscle strength, back extensor strength, and back extensor endurance. In addition, we assessed the isometric peak torque and total work of the trunk flexors and extensors using isokinetic dynamometer. The pre- and post-exercise measurements were compared.ResultsCompared with the baseline, abdominal muscle strength (from 4.4±0.7 to 4.8±0.6), back extensor strength (from 2.6±0.6 to 3.5±1.2), and back extensor endurance (from 22.3±10.7 to 46.8±35.1) improved significantly after 8 weeks. The VAS decreased significantly from 4.6±2.2 to 2.6±1.6 after treatment. Furthermore, the peak torque and total work of the trunk flexors and extensors increased significantly (p
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13. Sudden aggravated CD8+ mycosis fungoides accompanied by hidden adenocarcinoma of the colon
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Hye-Jin Ahn, MD, Eun Jae Shin, MD, Min-Jae Gwak, MD, Ki-Heon Jeong, MD, PhD, and Min Kyung Shin, MD, PhD
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CD8+ mycosis fungoides ,colon adenocarcinoma ,cutaneous T-cell lymphoma ,hidden malignancy ,mycosis fungoides ,paraneoplastic syndrome ,Dermatology ,RL1-803 - Published
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14. Assessment of pressure pain thresholds in collisions with collaborative robots.
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Moon Young Park, Doyeon Han, Jung Ho Lim, Min Kyung Shin, Young Rok Han, Dong Hwan Kim, Sungsoo Rhim, and Kyung Sook Kim
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
In recent years, safety issues surrounding robots have increased in importance, as more robots are in close contact with humans, both in industrial fields and elsewhere. Safety standards for industrial robots operating in specific spaces have been established, but no such standards have been specified for collaborative and service robots. To establish safety standards for such robots, we assessed pressure pain thresholds for collisions between humans and robots, under the assumption that the pain threshold is lower than the mild injury threshold. The pressure pain threshold for collision with a robot was measured in 90 male Korean adults using a homemade collision system. The pain thresholds were measured three times at 15 sites, including the forehead. The highest threshold was 196.1 ± 85.8 N/cm2 at the back of the hand, and the lowest was 65.1 ± 22.6 N/cm2 at an arm nerve. Moderate thresholds, i.e., 100-120 N/cm2, were noted on the forehead, neck muscle, ball of the thumb, and shin. The thresholds of participants < 30 years of age were lower, by 3-33%, than those of participants aged > 30 years. Thresholds differed by body mass index only at certain sites, including the shoulder joint, neck, and back of the hand. The pressure pain threshold depended on individual characteristics, body site, and age. The threshold relevant to potential human-robot collisions was determined to be between 65.1 ± 22.6 and 196.1 ± 85.8 N/cm2.
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- 2019
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15. An unusual clinical presentation of eccrine poroma occurring on the auricle
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Myong Il Bae, Tae Ho Cho, Min Kyung Shin, and Ki Heon Jeong
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Auricle ,ear ,eccrine poroma ,Dermatology ,RL1-803 - Abstract
Eccrine poromas are benign, slow-growing, solitary tumors originating from the intraepidermal portion of eccrine sweat ducts. Approximately 65% of these tumors occur on the soles of the feet, while 10% occur on the hands where a high concentration of eccrine sweat glands exists. Less frequently it occurs in other sites such as neck, chest, forehead, nose, and scalp with sporadic occurrences. A 43-year-old Korean female presented with a mass on her right auricle, which had been present for 5 years. The mass increased gradually in size with pain, oozing, and bleeding. A biopsy of the mass revealed monomorphic basaloid cells, which may extend into the underlying dermis, in a richly vascularized stroma, with a variable number of cystic or ductal structures. The patient was diagnosed as having eccrine poroma. In this case, the eccrine poroma showed unusual clinical presentation.
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16. Mycobacterium intracellulare induces a Th17 immune response via M1-like macrophage polarization in canine peripheral blood mononuclear cells
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Suji Kim, You-Seok Hyun, Hong-Tae Park, Min-Kyung Shin, and Han Sang Yoo
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex (MAC) is one of the most prevalent pathogenic nontuberculous mycobacteria that cause chronic pulmonary disease. The prevalence of MAC infection has been rising globally in a wide range of hosts, including companion animals. MAC infection has been reported in dogs; however, little is known about interaction between MAC and dogs, especially in immune response. In this study, we investigated the host immune response driven by M. intracellulare using the co-culture system of canine T helper cells and autologous monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs). Transcriptomic analysis revealed that canine MDMs differentiated into M1-like macrophages after M. intracellulare infection and the macrophages secreted molecules that induced Th1/Th17 cell polarization. Furthermore, canine lymphocytes co-cultured with M. intracellulare-infected macrophages induced the adaptive Th17 responses after 5 days. Taken together, our results indicate that M. intracellulare elicits a Th17 response through macrophage activation in this system. Those findings might help the understanding of the canine immune response to MAC infection and diminishing the potential zoonotic risk in One Health aspect.
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- 2022
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17. Clinical features and treatment of rosacea.
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Min Kyung Shin
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CUTANEOUS therapeutics ,ISOTRETINOIN ,PROPRANOLOL ,ERYTHEMA ,ROSACEA ,ANXIETY ,DOXYCYCLINE ,ORAL drug administration ,PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE ,METRONIDAZOLE ,ADRENERGIC beta blockers ,COMBINED modality therapy ,MINOCYCLINE ,MACROLIDE antibiotics ,INFLAMMATION ,PHENOTYPES ,MENTAL depression ,CARVEDILOL ,COMORBIDITY ,SYMPTOMS - Abstract
Background: Rosacea is a common facial dermatological disease characterized by central erythema and flushing. It is more common in females than males, with a prevalence of approximately 5.5% in the global population and 2.4% among all dermatological outpatients. In 2002, the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee suggested a subtype-based standardized classification system. The most common subtype of rosacea is erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR), followed by papulopustular rosacea (PPR), phymatous rosacea, and ocular rosacea. Current Concepts: Rosacea is characterized by hyperactive innate and neurovascular immune reactions, which lead to altered adaptive immune reactions and hyperreactive inflammation. In 2017, the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee developed a phenotype-based classification system. The diagnostic features include persistent centrofacial erythema and phymatous changes. ETR is associated with sensitive skin and may have a debilitating psychological impact, often leading to psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety. Doxycycline and minocycline are considered the gold-standard oral treatments for rosacea. Topical ivermectin and metronidazole are commonly used to treat PPR. Low-dose isotretinoin is an alternative to avoid long-term chronic antibiotic use. Carvedilol and propranolol are off-label medications used to reduce persistent facial flushing and erythema in rosacea. Some alpha-adrenergic receptor agonists have also been approved for the treatment of persistent erythema in rosacea. Discussion and Conclusion: Rosacea exhibits multiple phenotypic manifestations. The treatment approach is individualized for each patient through the customization of multimodal treatments, including the avoidance of trigger factors and the assessment of comorbid diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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18. Nonsense-mediated mRNA decay of mRNAs encoding a signal peptide occurs primarily after mRNA targeting to the endoplasmic reticulum.
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Min-Kyung Shin, Jeeyoon Chang, Joori Park, Hyuk-Joon Lee, Jae-Sung Woo, and Yoon Ki Kim
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Translation of messenger ribonucleic acids (mRNAs) encoding integral membrane proteins or secreted proteins occurs on the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). When a nascent signal peptide is synthesized from the mRNAs, the ribosome-nascent chain complex (RNC) is recognized by the signal recognition particle (SRP) and then transported to the surface of the ER. The appropriate targeting of the RNC-SRP complex to the ER is monitored by a quality control pathway, a nuclear cap-binding complex (CBC)-ensured translational repression of RNC-SRP (CENTRE). In this study, using ribosome profiling of CBC-associated and eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E-associated mRNAs, we reveal that, at the transcriptomic level, CENTRE is in charge of the translational repression of the CBC-RNC-SRP until the complex is specifically transported to the ER. We also find that CENTRE inhibits the nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) of mRNAs within the CBC-RNC-SRP. The NMD occurs only after the CBC-RNC-SRP is targeted to the ER and after eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E replaces CBC. Our data indicate dual surveillance for properly targeting mRNAs encoding integral membrane or secretory proteins to the ER. CENTRE blocks gene expression at the translation level before the CBC-RNC-SRP delivery to the ER, and NMD monitors mRNA quality after its delivery to the ER. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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19. Retrospective Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Laser and Oral Combination Therapy for Non-responders to Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser: A Review of 20 Patients with Onychomycosis
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Sang-Doo Lee and Min Kyung Shin
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Infectious Diseases - Abstract
Background: Oral antifungal drugs are the primary treatment for onychomycosis. However, there are few studies on the effectiveness and safety of oral combination therapy after laser treatment. Objective: We sought to contrast the efficacy and safety of laser and oral combination therapy with that of oral monotherapy for non-responders to laser treatment. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the medical charts and photographs of 20 patients who received four sessions of Nd:YAG laser. Among these patients, 11 were "laser non-responders" and 9 were "laser partial responders". Afterward, 10 patients received oral drugs in addition to laser treatment (combination therapy) and the other 10 were completely altered to oral drugs, with no laser treatment (oral monotherapy). Clinical evaluation was conducted at baseline and 3 months after treatment. Recurrence was evaluated 3 months after the final evaluation. Results: Clinical evaluation revealed that combining or switching to oral antifungal drugs was substantially effective in the laser non-responder group (Z = -2.481, p = 0.013). Combination therapy was more effective than oral monotherapy (Z = -1.324, p = 0.247). Furthermore, positive baseline mycological results demonstrated a higher possibility of laser monotherapy failure (χ2 = -5.089, p = 0.024). There were two cases of recurrence in the oral monotherapy group and no adverse effect was discovered in any patient. Conclusion: This study highlighted that the combination of oral drugs with laser therapy could be beneficial regarding efficacy, recurrence, and safety in the treatment of patients who are refractory to laser therapy.
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20. An empirical comparison of four Java-based regression test selection techniques.
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Min Kyung Shin, Sudipto Ghosh 0001, and Leo R. Vijayasarathy
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- 2022
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21. Nine cases of chronic hand and foot eczema treated with baricitinib
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Sang‐Doo Lee, Hye‐Jin Ahn, and Min Kyung Shin
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Dermatology - Published
- 2023
22. Data from STAT3-RANTES Autocrine Signaling Is Essential for Tamoxifen Resistance in Human Breast Cancer Cells
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Sang-kyu Ye, Ik-Hyun Cho, Yong-Nyun Kim, Dong-Young Noh, Wonshik Han, Jung Weon Lee, Keon Wook Kang, Chung-Hyun Cho, Min Kyung Shin, Young Ju Lee, Jin-Ku Lee, Chang Seok Lee, and Eun Hee Yi
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The acquisition of tamoxifen resistance is a major therapeutic problem in breast cancer. We developed a tamoxifen-resistant MCF-7 (TRM-7) cell line to elucidate the molecular mechanisms and factors associated with acquisition of such resistance. We showed that phosphorylation of STAT3 at tyrosine 705 (Y705) and RANTES expression are increased in response to tamoxifen in human breast cancer cells. On the basis of these results, we hypothesize that upregulated STAT3 phosphorylation and RANTES may be correlated with the development of drug resistance. Here, we showed that STAT3 and RANTES contribute to the maintenance of drug resistance. STAT3 phosphorylation is constitutively retained via a RANTES autocrine loop, which in turn upregulates anti-apoptotic signals in TRM-7 cells. STAT3–RANTES autocrine signaling affected expression of anti-apoptotic BCL-2 family genes and prevented TRM-7 cells from undergoing programmed cell death by inhibiting PARP and caspase-9 cleavage. Subsequently, blockade of STAT3 and RANTES in TRM-7 cells resulted in reduction of anti-apoptotic signals, which was rescued by exogenous RANTES treatment; drug resistance was also restored. Taken together, our results suggested that STAT3–RANTES autocrine signaling is essential for maintenance of drug resistance and inhibition of programmed cell death. These mechanisms of STAT3–RANTES autocrine signaling suggest a novel strategy for management of patients with tamoxifen-resistant tumors. Mol Cancer Res; 11(1); 31–42. ©2012 AACR.
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- 2023
23. A Phase 3, Randomized, Multi-center Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Neu-BoNT/A in Treatment of Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis
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Dong Geon Lee, Jung Eun Kim, Woo Shun Lee, Moon-Bum Kim, Chang-hun Huh, Yang Won Lee, Gwang Seong Choi, Jee-Bum Lee, Dong Soo Yu, Min Kyung Shin, Mi Ryung Roh, Hyo Hyun Ahn, Won-serk Kim, Jong Hee Lee, Kui Young Park, Jin Park, Weon Ju Lee, Mi Youn Park, and Hoon Kang
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Treatment Outcome ,Axilla ,Humans ,Hyperhidrosis ,Surgery ,Botulinum Toxins, Type A ,Severity of Illness Index - Abstract
Botulinum toxin type A is widely used to treat primary axillary hyperhidrosis and has proven to be an effective and safe approach. Onabotulinumtoxin A was approved by the FDA as a treatment for primary axillary hyperhidrosis. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Neu-BoNT/A in subjects diagnosed with primary axillary hyperhidrosis.The Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale, gravimetric measurement of sweat, and Global Assessment Scale were analyzed at weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16 to determine the effect of treatment. Adverse events, physical examination, and vital signs were monitored.Subjects treated with Neu-BoNT/A showed statistically significant improvement by all 3 methods at weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16 (P value = 0.00). There were no severe adverse events or significant changes in vital signs, physical examination, or laboratory tests.Neu-BoNT/A can be effectively and safely used for primary axillary hyperhidrosis.This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- 2022
24. An objective skin‐type classification based on non‐invasive biophysical parameters
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Ji-In Seo, Hye In Ham, Ji Hwoon Baek, and Min Kyung Shin
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Adult ,integumentary system ,Skin type ,Korean population ,business.industry ,Skin Absorption ,Non invasive ,Dermatology ,Skin tone ,Skin Aging ,Sensitive skin ,Infectious Diseases ,Artificial Intelligence ,Skin Physiological Phenomena ,Reference values ,Statistics ,Humans ,Medicine ,business ,Loose skin ,Skin - Abstract
Background Despite the invention of various non-invasive bioengineering tools, skin-type analysis has largely been based on subjective assessments. However, advancements in the functional cosmetic industry and artificial intelligence-assisted dermatology are creating a greater demand for an objective skin-type classification system. Objectives To propose an objective skin-type classification system solely based on non-invasive, bioengineering devices; provide reference values applicable to the Korean population; and compare our reference values with those of published studies. Methods Biophysical parameter measurements were obtained from the 2018 International Skin Characteristics Data Bank Project conducted by the Foundation of Korea Cosmetic Industry Institute. The participants were 434 healthy South Korean adults. Each participant was assessed using eight bioengineering devices (Tewameter® , pH-meter® , Corneometer® , Sebumeter® , Cutometer® , Spectrophotometer® , PRIMOS® lite, and Janus® ). The measurements were divided into tertiles to determine reference points. Results Our objective skin-type classification consists of five main categories (sensitivity, hydration, oiliness, elasticity, and skin tone) and five corresponding subcategories (erythema, roughness, pores, wrinkles, and pigmentation, respectively). Each skin type was assigned based on the reference point of the biophysical parameter, which was established as the tertile value associated with 'unfavourable' skin characteristics. Individuals were categorized as having sensitive skin when the TEWL scores were over 18.0 g/m2 /h or the pH was over 5.45; dehydrated skin when the corneometric value measured below 47.17 A.U.; oily skin when the sebumetric value exceeded 70 μg/cm2 ; and loose skin when the cutometric R2 value was below 0.68 E/mm. Conclusions This study is the first to provide a comprehensive skin-type classification system based solely on non-invasive biophysical parameters. As measurement data accumulate, the reference points will progress to become more accurate, and they will be subdivided according to gender, age, and ethnic group. Therefore, our classification system serves as a basis for artificial intelligence-based skin-type analysis.
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- 2021
25. Objective assessment of facial laxity changes after monopolar radiofrequency treatment by using moiré topography
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Dong Hye Suh, Ye-Jin Lee, Dong Hyun Kim, Sang Jun Lee, and Min Kyung Shin
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Humans ,Rejuvenation ,Surgery ,Cosmetic Techniques ,Dermatology ,Radiofrequency Therapy ,Moire Topography ,Skin Aging - Abstract
Radiofrequency (RF) has been widely used as a noninvasive technique for skin tightening and rejuvenation. Moiré is a type of interference pattern corresponding to the shape of the face. We aimed to objectively evaluate the effect of RF on facial skin laxity using moiré. Ten subjects participated and were treated with a monopolar RF on the face. Clinical photographs and moiré images were obtained at the baseline and after treatment. The periorbital angle from the upper third of the face, zygomatic length ratio (L1/L2), angle from the middle third, perioral perpendicular length, and angle from the lower third were analyzed. After one session of RF treatment, the mean zygomatic length ratio (L1/L2) from the middle third of the face significantly increased in the 4th week (by 49.68%, P = .047). The L1/L2 ratio increased to nearly one, which were not significant after 8 weeks. The mean perioral perpendicular length decreased to 282.25 ± 84.069 pixels (px) after 4 weeks, and to 281.38 ± 76.03 px after 24 weeks; these differences were statistically significant. The parameters of zygomatic length ratio and perioral perpendicular length extracted from illuminated moiré images can be useful for objectively assessing various facial tightening treatments in clinical settings.
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26. Consensus Update for Systemic Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
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Yang Won Lee, Ji Hyun Lee, Ji Yeon Byun, Gyeong-Hun Park, Chang Ook Park, Yong Hyun Jang, Hye One Kim, Min Kyung Shin, Eung Ho Choi, Chan Ho Na, Joo Young Roh, Jung Eun Kim, Tae Young Han, Jung Min Bae, Jiyoung Ahn, Bark-Lynn Lew, Seung Phil Hong, Sang Wook Son, Young Lip Park, and Young-Joon Seo
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Consensus ,business.industry ,Azathioprine ,Ultraviolet b ,Systemic treatment ,Dermatology ,Atopic dermatitis ,Therapeutics ,medicine.disease ,Systemic therapy ,Dupilumab ,Systematic review ,Republic of Korea ,medicine ,Original Article ,Educational interventions ,Intensive care medicine ,Adverse effect ,business ,medicine.drug - Abstract
Background In 2015, the Korean Atopic Dermatitis Association (KADA) working group published consensus guidelines for treating atopic dermatitis (AD). Objective We aimed to provide updated consensus recommendations for systemic treatment of AD in South Korea based on recent evidence and experience. Methods We compiled a database of references from relevant systematic reviews and guidelines on the systemic management of AD. Evidence for each statement was graded and classified based on thestrength of the recommendation. Forty-two council members from the KADA participated in three rounds of voting to establish a consensus on expert recommendations. Results We do not recommend long-term treatment with systemic steroids forpatients with moderate-to-severe AD due to the risk of adverse effects. We recommend treatment with cyclosporine or dupilumab and selective treatment with methotrexate or azathioprine for patients with moderate-to-severe AD. We suggest treatment with antihistamines as an option for alleviating clinical symptoms of AD. We recommend selective treatment with narrowband ultraviolet B for patients with chronic moderate-to-severe AD. We do not recommend treatment with oral antibiotics for patients with moderate-to-severe AD but who have no signs of infection. We did not reach a consensus on recommendations for treatment with allergen-specific immunotherapy, probiotics, evening primrose oil, orvitamin D for patients with moderate-to-severe AD. We also recommend educational interventions and counselling for patients with AD and caregivers to improve the treatment success rate. Conclusion We look forward to implementing a new and updated consensus of systemic therapy in controlling patients with moderate-to-severe AD.
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27. A pilot study of semiquantitative treatment evaluation following nonthermal atmospheric‐pressure plasma administration for onychomycosis
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Hye‐Jin Ahn, Tae‐Eun Kim, Ye‐Jin Lee, Su Jin Jeong, Min Kyung Shin, and Ki‐Heon Jeong
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Dermatology - Published
- 2022
28. An analysis of shapes and location of anterior hairline in Asian men
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Han Jo, Kim, Ji Hwoon, Baek, Yoo Ree, Lim, Jong Hyun, Kim, Sung Min, Yang, Jae Sook, Koh, Seung-Min, Oh, and Min Kyung, Shin
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Dermatology ,General Medicine - Abstract
An individual's first impression can be influenced by a number of esthetic factors, one of which is a natural hairline. The anterior hairline can be affected by various factors, such as race, age, forehead shape, and hair loss progression, similar to androgenetic alopecia. Information on the shape, hairline location on the forehead, and race are required to classify the anterior hairline. According to previous studies, the shape of the anterior hairline can be classified as round, M-shaped, rectangular, bell-shaped, or triangular. This study aimed to analyze the type of anterior hairline in Asian males without androgenetic alopecia. The subjects consisted of 461 males in China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan. We classified the shape of the anterior hairline into four types: M-shaped (M), rectangular (R), round (O), and wave-shaped (W). We classified the location of the anterior hairline into three types: high (H), middle (M) and low (L), according to the subjects' forehead ratio. Finally, we combined the shape and location types to devise a novel classification system for the anterior hairline type. The most common hairline types in our newly developed classification were MM (23.94%), RM (18.00%) and ML (11.04%). The least common types were OL (0.58%), OH (2.34%) and WH (2.74%). Our results will set standards for hairline shapes and locations, which will be helpful for evaluating hair loss treatment, establishing criteria and designs for reconstructive surgery, and developing camouflage makeups for the forehead hairline.
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29. Nonavalent human papillomavirus vaccine for cutaneous warts: a retrospective study
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Min Kyung, Shin and Ji-In, Seo
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Humans ,Papillomavirus Vaccines ,Warts ,Administration, Cutaneous ,Retrospective Studies ,Skin - Published
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30. A case of rapidly aggravated cutaneous facial infection of Trichosporon asahii in an immunocompetent patient
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Hye‐Jin Ahn, Seung‐Min Oh, and Min Kyung Shin
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Dermatology - Published
- 2022
31. Dynamic Evaluation of Microwound Healing Induced by a Fractional CO
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Han Jo, Kim, Ye-Jin, Lee, Hye-Jin, Ahn, Ji Hwoon, Baek, Min Kyung, Shin, and Jae Sook, Koh
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A model for evaluating theThe aim of this study was to analyze the healing process of fractionally induced microwounds using RCM.Eight healthy volunteers had a fractional carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser applied to the healthy skin of their inner arm in a single session. The wound healing of the skin at the stratum spinosum and stratum basale layers was examined using RCM. Two dermatologists evaluated the changes in the ablative zone using a grading system (ranging from completely recovered to slightly enlarged ablative zone) at four temporal time points: 3, 7, 14, and 28 days after laser application.The ablative zone in the epidermis was 75 percent of the baseline after seven days and 25 percent of the area after 14 days compared to the baseline. The expanded ablative zones in the epidermis were observed in some subjects resulting from contraction between Day 3 and Day 7. The ablative zone completely healed 28 days after laser application in both the spinous and basal layers of the epidermis.The healing process in the ablative zone of the fractional CO₂ laser-induced microwounds was observed over 2 to 4 weeks, revealing a regenerated epidermis of replaced keratinocytes from the basal layer through RCM.
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32. Osteoblast lineage cells and periodontal ligament fibroblasts regulate orthodontic tooth movement that is dependent on Nuclear Factor-kappa B (NF-kB) activation
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Jingyi Wang, Chia-Ying Yang, Dana T. Graves, Min Kyung Shin, Juhin Hiren Patel, Chun-Hsi Chung, and Hyeran Helen Jeon
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Genetically modified mouse ,Tooth Movement Techniques ,Periodontal Ligament ,Transgene ,Osteoclasts ,Orthodontics ,030204 cardiovascular system & hematology ,Mice ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Osteoclast ,0502 economics and business ,medicine ,Animals ,Periodontal fiber ,Fibroblast ,Dental alveolus ,Osteoblasts ,biology ,Chemistry ,Activator (genetics) ,RANK Ligand ,05 social sciences ,NF-kappa B ,X-Ray Microtomography ,Original Articles ,Fibroblasts ,Molecular biology ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,RANKL ,biology.protein ,050211 marketing - Abstract
Objectives To investigate the role of NF-κB in osteoblast lineage cells and periodontal ligament (PDL) fibroblasts during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). Materials and Methods Transgenic mice that expressed a dominant negative mutant of the inhibitor of kB kinase (IKK-DN) with lineage specific expression in osteoblastic cells and PDL fibroblasts driven by a response element in the collagen1α1 promoter and matched wild-type (WT) mice were examined. A 10-12 g force was applied by a NiTi coil and maintained for 5 or 12 days. OTM distance, PDL width, and bone volume fraction were measured using micro computed tomography. Osteoclast numbers were counted in tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase-stained sections. Activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB) was assessed by nuclear localization of p65, and the receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) was measured by immunofluorescence and compared to control specimens with no orthodontic force. Results OTM-induced NF-kB activation (p65 nuclear localization) in WT mice was largely blocked in transgenic (TG) mice. OTM was significantly reduced in the TG mice compared to WT mice along with reduced osteoclastogenesis, narrower PDL width, higher bone volume fraction, and reduced RANKL expression. Conclusions Osteoblast lineage cells and PDL fibroblasts are key contributors to alveolar bone remodeling in OTM through IKKβ dependent NF-κB activation.
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33. Characterizing the microbiota of cleft lip and palate patients: a comprehensive review.
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Gershater, Elizabeth, Yuan Liu, Binglan Xue, Min Kyung Shin, Hyun Koo, Zhong Zheng, and Chenshuang Li
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CLEFT lip ,CLEFT palate ,EAR ,NASAL cavity ,CONGENITAL disorders ,DISEASE incidence ,BRAIN function localization - Abstract
Orofacial cleft disorders, including cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P), are one of the most frequently-occurring congenital disorders worldwide. The health issues of patients with CL/P encompass far more than just their anatomic anomaly, as patients with CL/P are prone to having a high incidence of infectious diseases. While it has been previously established that the oral microbiome of patients with CL/P differs from that of unaffected patients, the exact nature of this variance, including the relevant bacterial species, has not been fully elucidated; likewise, examination of anatomic locations besides the cleft site has been neglected. Here, we intended to provide a comprehensive review to highlight the significant microbiota differences between CL/P patients and healthy subjects in various anatomic locations, including the teeth inside and adjacent to the cleft, oral cavity, nasal cavity, pharynx, and ear, as well as bodily fluids, secretions, and excretions. A number of bacterial and fungal species that have been proven to be pathogenic were found to be prevalently and/or specifically detected in CL/P patients, which can benefit the development of CL/P-specific microbiota management strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Erratum: Assessment of Disease Severity and Quality of Life in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis from South Korea
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Sang Wook Son, Ji Hyun Lee, Jiyoung Ahn, Sung Eun Chang, Eung Ho Choi, Tae Young Han, Yong Hyun Jang, Hye One Kim, Moon-Bum Kim, You Chan Kim, Hyun Chang Ko, Joo Yeon Ko, Sang Eun Lee, Yang Won Lee, Bark-Lynn Lew, Chan Ho Na, Chang Ook Park, Chun Wook Park, Kui Young Park, Kun Park, Young Lip Park, Joo Young Roh, Young-Joon Seo, Min Kyung Shin, Sujin Lee, and Sang Hyun Cho
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35. Recurrent Esophageal Candidiasis Induced by Secukinumab: Discrepancy between Clinical Trials and Real-World Data
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Ji-In Seo, Min-Kyung Shin, and Ki-Heon Jeong
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Dermatology - Published
- 2023
36. Effect of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Vaccination on Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Treated with Dupilumab: A Multicenter, Observational Study
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Tae Young Han, Dong Hyun Shim, Yu Jin Lee, Young Bok Lee, Ha Yeh Rin Koo, Min Kyung Shin, Tae Eun Kim, Yong Hyun Jang, Jin Seon Bang, Hyung Don Kook, Jiyoung Ahn, Hye Jung Jung, and Chan Ho Na
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Dermatology - Published
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37. Onychomycosis as a Chronic Superficial Fungal Infection: 'Why is it so Hard to Clear?'
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Min Kyung Shin and Ji-In Seo
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Infectious Diseases ,integumentary system ,business.industry ,fungi ,Medicine ,skin and connective tissue diseases ,business ,Dermatology - Abstract
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail unit. Compared to other superficial dermatophytoses of the skin and hair, onychomycosis is associated with a chronic course and frequent recurrence. Originally, structural characteristics of the nail, such as poor vascular supply and thick layers of hard keratin, were thought to be limiting factors for efficient drug delivery, resulting in prolonged treatment. However, recent research reveals the following crucial mechanisms contributing to the chronicity of nail dermatophytosis: innate characteristics of Trichophyton rubrum, formation of dormant spores called arthroconidia, physical and immunologic characteristics of the nail apparatus, and alteration of the defense system of the host. T. rubrum, the most common causative fungal pathogen for onychomycosis, acquires selective immune tolerance toward the host's defense system. Transformation into dormant phases, such as arthroconidia, creates greater resistance to antifungal medication and nonnutritive environments. The anatomical and biological structures of the nail allow immune evasion, increase infection susceptibility, and promote biofilm formation. Key regulators of the host's innate and adaptive immune systems are downregulated as infection persists, and age-associated immunomodulation aggravates the process.
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38. The Timing Effect of Initial Retrieval Practice on the Retention of Prose Material for the Upper Elementary Graders
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Echeol Kang and Min-Kyung Shin
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Mathematics education ,Psychology ,Multiple choice - Published
- 2020
39. Proposal of facial pigmentary unit and facial hyperpigmentation type for Fitzpatrick skin types II-IV
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Seung‐Min Oh, Ye Eun Lee, Min Ji Ko, Ji Hwoon Baek, and Min Kyung Shin
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Dermatology - Abstract
Studies on facial hyperpigmentation across different facial units are limiting. We aimed to analyze melanin pigmentation images to observe facial pigmentary demarcation lines (FPDLs) and suggest facial hyperpigmentation types for normal individuals.3D facial melanin pigmentation images of 173 volunteers were obtained and analyzed for the presence of FPDLs. Pigmentation severity was assessed for each of the thirteen facial pigment units. The images were then grouped according to a pattern of hyperpigmentation to suggest three facial hyperpigmentation types-dark spot, photoaging and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.Four groups of FPDLs including a novel group I were observed. Nasal, frontal, auricular were the darkest pigmented facial pigment unit, and the anterior neck was the least pigmented. The dark spot type was the most common facial hyperpigmentation type. The photoaging type and the PIH type showed age-dependent distribution, as the photoaging type was more common among the subjects over 40s, and the PIH type was more common in younger subjects.Facial hyperpigmentation among healthy individuals with Fitzpatrick skin types II-IV is often accompanied by FPDLs and categorized into three types. Each type is modeled after the pattern of pigmentation associated with certain dermatological disorders. The practical implications of facial hyperpigmentation types can be resourceful in various fields including prevention and treatment of pigmentary disorders.
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40. Interaction of skin with fractional picosecond laser in Asian patients
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Hye-Jin, Ahn, Dong, Hye Suh, In-Hye, Kang, Sang, Jun Lee, Min, Kyung Shin, and Kye, Yong Song
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Letters to the Editor - Published
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41. Efficacy and safety of guselkumab compared with placebo and adalimumab in Korean patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis: post-hoc analysis from the phase III, double-blind, placebo- and active-comparator–controlled VOYAGE 1/2 trials
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Seung-Chul Lee, Min Kyung Shin, Young Ja Lee, Byung Soo Kim, Joo Heung Lee, Min Geol Lee, Joo Young Roh, Sang Woong Youn, Yong Beom Choe, Jee Ho Choi, Jeung Hoon Lee, Jingzhi Jiang, Eun-So Lee, Dae Young Yu, Tae-Yoon Kim, and Seong Jin Jo
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030203 arthritis & rheumatology ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Active Comparator ,business.industry ,Dermatology ,Placebo ,medicine.disease ,030207 dermatology & venereal diseases ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Guselkumab ,Psoriasis Area and Severity Index ,Internal medicine ,Psoriasis ,Post-hoc analysis ,medicine ,Adalimumab ,Population study ,business ,medicine.drug - Abstract
Background: The phase 3 studies, VOYAGE 1 and 2, were conducted to assess guselkumab in the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis.Objectives: To investigate the efficacy and safety of guselkumab in Korean patients.Methods: The Korean sub-population of VOYAGE 1 and 2 study patients were included in this analysis. Efficacy and safety were evaluated through Weeks 24 and 28, respectively.Results: Of 126 randomized Korean patients, 30, 63, and 33 received placebo, guselkumab, and adalimumab, respectively. At Week 16, guselkumab was superior to placebo in achieving an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score of 0 or 1 (cleared or minimal; 90.5 vs. 20.0%, p
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42. Efficacy and safety of neuronox® for lateral canthal lines: a phase I/III, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled study
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Youngkyoung Lim, Sik Haw, Weon Ju Lee, Jong Hee Lee, Min Kyung Shin, Hei Sung Kim, Chang Hun Huh, and Woo Shun Lee
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030203 arthritis & rheumatology ,Double blind ,030207 dermatology & venereal diseases ,03 medical and health sciences ,medicine.medical_specialty ,0302 clinical medicine ,business.industry ,Medicine ,Dermatology ,Onabotulinumtoxin a ,business ,Surgery - Abstract
Introduction: Neuronox® has not yet been investigated for its efficacy and safety in the treatment of lateral canthal lines (LCL).Methods: This study was a randomized, double-blind, active drug con...
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43. Mycobacterium intracellulare induces a Th17 immune response via M1-like macrophage polarization in canine peripheral blood mononuclear cells
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Suji Kim, You-Seok Hyun, Hong-Tae Park, Min-Kyung Shin, and Han Sang Yoo
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Multidisciplinary ,Dogs ,Macrophages ,Leukocytes, Mononuclear ,Animals ,Adaptive Immunity ,Macrophage Activation ,Mycobacterium avium Complex ,Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare Infection - Abstract
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex (MAC) is one of the most prevalent pathogenic nontuberculous mycobacteria that cause chronic pulmonary disease. The prevalence of MAC infection has been rising globally in a wide range of hosts, including companion animals. MAC infection has been reported in dogs; however, little is known about interaction between MAC and dogs, especially in immune response. In this study, we investigated the host immune response driven by M. intracellulare using the co-culture system of canine T helper cells and autologous monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs). Transcriptomic analysis revealed that canine MDMs differentiated into M1-like macrophages after M. intracellulare infection and the macrophages secreted molecules that induced Th1/Th17 cell polarization. Furthermore, canine lymphocytes co-cultured with M. intracellulare-infected macrophages induced the adaptive Th17 responses after 5 days. Taken together, our results indicate that M. intracellulare elicits a Th17 response through macrophage activation in this system. Those findings might help the understanding of the canine immune response to MAC infection and diminishing the potential zoonotic risk in One Health aspect.
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44. UPF1 promotes rapid degradation of m
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Sung Ho, Boo, Hongseok, Ha, Yujin, Lee, Min-Kyung, Shin, Sena, Lee, and Yoon Ki, Kim
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RNA Stability ,Trans-Activators ,RNA ,RNA, Messenger ,RNA Helicases ,Nonsense Mediated mRNA Decay ,Transcription Factors - Abstract
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45. Serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Levels and Association of Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms in Vitiligo
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Tae-Eun Kim, Su Kang Kim, Min Kyung Shin, Ki-Heon Jeong, and Mu-Hyoung Lee
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Genotype ,Case-Control Studies ,Vitiligo ,Humans ,Receptors, Calcitriol ,General Medicine ,Vitamin D ,Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ,Calcifediol - Abstract
The role of vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms has been established in many autoimmune diseases, including vitiligo, but the result is still controversial.The aim of this study was to investigate the serum vitamin D levels in vitiligo patients and to compare the association of VDR gene polymorphisms in vitiligo patients and healthy controls.We collected the data of age, sex, serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25[OH]D) level, thyroid autoantibodies, disease duration, types of vitiligo, family history and the affected body surface area of vitiligo from 172 patients. And we analyzed the VDR gene polymorphisms in 130 vitiligo and 453 age-sex-matched control subjects.The mean serum level of 25(OH)D in 172 vitiligo patients was 18.75 ± 0.60 ng/mL, which had no significant difference with a mean serum value of 25(OH)D in the Korean population. However, there were significant differences according to the duration of the disease and family history. Also, there were no significant differences in the genotypic and allelic distributions of 37 examined SNPs of VDR gene between vitiligo patients and healthy controls.Serum level of 25(OH)D in vitiligo patients was not significantly different from the mean serum value of the Korean population. Also, there were no significant differences in the genotypic distributions of VDR gene between vitiligo patients and healthy controls.
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46. Early detection of microcomedones induced by cocoa butter using reflectance confocal microscopy
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Min Kyung Shin, Hye-Jin Ahn, Ji Hwoon Baek, Jae Sook Koh, and Hyo-eun Kwon
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Reflectance confocal microscopy ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Microscopy, Confocal ,business.industry ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Human skin ,Dermatology ,Cosmetics ,medicine.disease ,Acneiform eruption ,Dietary Fats ,Ingredient ,Acne Vulgaris ,Medicine ,Humans ,Clinical significance ,medicine.symptom ,business ,Acne ,Acne cosmetica ,media_common ,Skin - Abstract
Background Many ingredients used in cosmetics evoke a comedogenic response. The concept of ''acne cosmetica'' was developed to link the use of certain ingredients to comedone formation. Various clinical research methods have been suggested for the effective screening of an ingredient that can worsen acne or acneiform eruption and confirm its clinical relevance as to whether it is used as a non-comedogenic claim. Although comedogenicity assessment has not yet been established, attempts have been made to evaluate the comedogenicity of cosmetic ingredients and find the most appropriate method to evaluate comedogenicity in human skin. Materials and methods Total 6 participants were included in the study. Each participant received patches on the upper back containing cocoa butter. We used reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) to count the number of microcomedones and follicles induced by cocoa butter. Results The mean value change of microcomedone/follicle by the comedogenic substance was significantly higher than that of the non-applied site for 2 weeks (p = 0.0419). The mean value changes of the microcomedone diameter caused by the comedogenic substance were significantly larger than those found at the non-applied site at 2 and 4 weeks (p = 0.0026 and p = 0.0038, respectively). Conclusions We recommend RCM as a non-invasive real-time method that is useful for evaluating comedogenicity and early detection of a microcomedone.
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47. Regulation of Hepatic Gluconeogenesis by Nuclear Receptor Coactivator 6
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Gyun-Sik Oh, Si-Ryong Kim, Eun-Sook Lee, Jin Yoon, Min-Kyung Shin, Hyeon Kyoung Ryu, Dong Seop Kim, and Seung-Whan Kim
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Mice, Knockout ,Colforsin ,Nuclear Receptor Coactivators ,Gluconeogenesis ,Cell Biology ,General Medicine ,Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Coactivator 1-alpha ,Mice, Inbred C57BL ,Mice ,Glucose ,Liver ,Pyruvic Acid ,Glucose-6-Phosphatase ,Hepatocytes ,Animals ,Cyclic AMP Response Element-Binding Protein ,Molecular Biology - Abstract
Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6) is a transcriptional coactivator of nuclear receptors and other transcription factors. A general
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48. A Neglected Acne Scar Type: Papular Acne Scars and Their Correlations With Keloid Scars
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Chan-Yang Lee, Min Kyung Shin, and Ye-Jin Lee
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Adult ,Male ,Keloid scars ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Adolescent ,Cicatrix, Hypertrophic ,Acne Keloid ,Scars ,Dermatology ,Young Adult ,Keloid ,Acne Vulgaris ,medicine ,Prevalence ,Humans ,In patient ,skin and connective tissue diseases ,Acne scars ,Acne ,Retrospective Studies ,Skin ,business.industry ,Atrophic scars ,General Medicine ,medicine.disease ,Surgery ,Female ,Hypertrophic scars ,medicine.symptom ,business - Abstract
Background Acne scarring can be divided into 2 types: atrophic and hypertrophic scars. Papular acne scars are commonly encountered, skin-colored papules on the chin and back. Objective This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of each acne scar type and to investigate the clinical manifestations of papular acne scars. Methods This retrospective study included 416 patients with acne scars. Dermatologists classified the scars into 3 types (atrophic, papular, and keloid type) based on clinical photographs and analyzed the clinical and histologic features of papular acne scars. Results Among 416 patients with acne scars, 410 patients (98.56%) had atrophic scars, 53 patients (12.74%) had keloid scars, and 46 patients (11.06%) had papular acne scars. Twenty patients (4.81%) had both papular and keloid acne scars. Histologic analysis showed fibrotic tissue in both keloid and papular acne scars. Fibrosis of the papular scar was limited to the upper dermis. Conclusion Papular acne scars were significantly more prevalent in patients with keloid scars than in those without keloid scars. These results provide a basis for understanding papular acne scars, which have been under-recognized. The association between papular and keloid acne scars can suggest the decision for scar treatment.
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49. Big Data Research on Keloids in Atopic Dermatitis Patients with Allergic Comorbidities: Increased Prevalence of Keloids in Atopic Dermatitis
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Min Kyung Shin, Hye-Jin Ahn, Su Jin Jeong, and Hyo-eun Kwon
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medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,medicine ,Atopic dermatitis ,skin and connective tissue diseases ,medicine.disease ,business ,Dermatology - Abstract
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with allergic comorbidities, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis (AR), and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). The etiology of keloid is largely unknown; however, AD and keloid share inflammatory pathways characterized by T-helper cell 2 cytokines and increased dermal fibroblast activity. The prevalence of keloids is known to increase in patients with AD. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of keloids in patients with AD, and compare it with the prevalence of other comorbidities of AD. We assessed the Korean National Health Information Database and medical records including coexisting asthma, AR, and ACD. Single and multiple logistic regression models were created for keloids and each allergic disease. The prevalence of keloids was higher in the AD group than in the control group. Among patients with AD, adolescents and adults had a higher prevalence of keloids than infants and children. The risk of keloids was high with AD alone, and coexisting asthma significantly increased the risk. Similarly, the risk of keloids was higher in AR associated with AD and ACD associated with AD than in AD alone. Thus, among Koreans, patients with AD have a higher risk of keloid development, with coexisting allergic diseases increasing the risk.
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50. 35101 Combination treatment of transdermal micro-jet using Er:YAG laser and ablative fractional 10,600-nm carbon dioxide laser for acne scar
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Dong Hye Suh, Hyung Seob Kim, Hyun-Joo Kim, Dermatology, Sang Jun Lee, Kye-Yong Song, and Min Kyung Shin
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Dermatology - Published
- 2022
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