Clinical Significance of Classification of Graves` Disease According to the Characteristics of TSH receptor Antibodies

(Won Bae Kim),(Hyun Kyung Chung),(Young Joo Park),(Do Joon Park),(Hong Kyu Lee),(Bo Youn Cho) 대한내과학회 2001 The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine Vol.16 No.3

N/A Background:It has been widely accepted that the epitope (s) and/or functional characteristics of thyrotropin receptor antibodies (TSHRAb) from Graves` patients are heterogenous among patients. However, the clinical significance of such heterogeneity has not been systematically evaluatedyet. We were to elucidate and find the clinical significance of heterogeneity for TSH receptor antibodies in Graves` disease. Methods:We measured stimulating TSHRAb (TSAb) activities using CHO-hTSHR cells, FRTL-5 cells and chimeric receptor expressing cells (Mc1+2 and Mc2), specific blocking TSHRAb (TSBAb) activities using Mc2 cells and TBII activities using porcine thyroid membrane in 136 patients with untreated hyperthyroid Graves` disease. Results: Based on various TSHRAb activities from each patient, the patients could be categorized into 7 subgroups by cluster analysis; 1) Group 1 (n=41) was characterized by moderate TSAb activities bothin CHO-hTSHR cells and in FRTL-5 cells, typical TSAb epitope, rare blocking antibodies and high TBII activities. 2) Group 2 (n=16) was characterized by the presence of blocking TSHRAb in most patients, albeit the other characteristics were the same as those in Group 1. 3) Group 3 (n=19) patients had low TSAb activities bothin CHO-hTSHR cells and in FRTL-5 cells, seldom had blocking TSHRAb, but they had high TBII activities. 4) Group 4 (n=30) could be categorized as `mild disease` group, as they had low activities in all kinds of TSHRAb assay and had low antim icrosomal antibody activities. 5) Group 5 (n=14) was characterized by moderate TSAb activities with atypical epitope (s), rare blocking TSHRAb and moderate TBII activities. 6) Group 6 (n=10) patients had veryhigh TSAb activities with typical epitopes, seldom blocking TSHRAb and low TBII activities. 7) Group 7 (n=6) was characterized by very high TSAb activities with atypical epitopes and high TBII activities. Pretreatment serum thyroid hormone level was low only in group 4 patients compared to the other 6 groups (p<0.05). The size of goiter was significantly larger in those in group 1 and group 3 (p<0.05) compared to the other 5 groups. The prevalence of clinically significant ophthalmopathy was higher in group 2 patients than the other 6 groups (50%vs.27.5%,p=0.06). Among 6 kinds of TSHRAb activities, only the blocking TSHRAb activity was significantly associated with the presence of ophthalmopathy in multivariate analysis. Conclusion:These results suggest that the differences inepitopes for TSAb or the presence of blocking TSHRAb is not a major factor in determining the degree of thyrotoxicosis in Graves` disease. Although the pathogenic mechanism is not clearyet, we suggest that patients with ophthalmopathy have different TSHRAb repertoire from those without ophthalmopathy in Graves` disease.

Effect of Ultrasonic Melt Treatment on Solidification Microstructure of Al–5Ti–1B Alloy Containing Numerous Inoculant Particles

Soo‑Bae Kim,Jae‑Gil Jung,Young‑Hee Cho,Su‑Hyeon Kim,Kwangjun Euh,Jung‑Moo Lee 대한금속·재료학회 2022 METALS AND MATERIALS International Vol.28 No.7

The effect of ultrasonic melt treatment (UST) on the solidification microstructure of an Al–5Ti–1B alloy containing highvolumefractions of Al3Tiand TiB2particles is investigated for various UST times with different melt holding times. Theas-cast Al–5Ti–1B alloy is composed of TiB2and polygonal Al3Tiparticles (present prior to UST), plate-like Al3Tiparticles,and Al grains (formed during UST and/or solidification). The UST causes a size reduction and homogeneous distributionof the TiB2-agglomerated region containing many submicron-sized TiB2particles pushed to the grain boundaries. The USTslightly decreases the size and improves the distribution of polygonal Al3Tiparticles enriched in the TiB2-agglomeratedregion. Unlike the TiB2and polygonal Al3Tiparticles, which exhibit a minor refining effect, the plate-like Al3Tiparticlesshow a significant refinement with UST application. The UST has a significant effect on the size distribution of Al grains byinducing the formation of medium-sized grains at the expense of small and large grains; however, it only has a slight effecton grain refinement. The degree of microstructure modification increases with increasing UST time but decreases with meltholding time after UST. The mechanisms for the refinement and dispersion of the TiB2and Al3Tiparticles and Al grains arediscussed considering fragmentation, nucleation, and growth behaviors induced by the UST and subsequent solidification.

Three-Dimensional Porous Collagen/Chitosan Complex Sponge for Tissue Engineering

Kim, Sung Eun,Cho, Yong Woo,Kang, Eun Jung,Kwon, Ick Chan,Lee, Eunhee Bae,Kim, Jung Hyun,Chung, Hesson,Jeong, Seo Young The Korean Fiber Society 2001 Fibers and polymers Vol.2 No.2

A three-dimensional, porous collagen/chitosan complex sponge was prepared to closely simulate basic extracellular matrix (ECM) constitutes, collagen and glycosaminoglycan. The complex sponge was prepared by a lyophilization method and had the regular network with highly porous structure, suitable for cell adhesion and growth. The pores were well interconnected, and their distribution was fairly homogeneous. The complex sponge was crosslinked using 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethyl aminopropyl) carbodiimide (EDC) and N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) to increase its boilogical stability and enhance its mechanical properties. The crosslinking medium has a great effect on the inner structure of the sponge. The homogeneous, porous structure of the sponge was remarkably collapsed in an aqueous crosslinking medium. However, the morphology of the sponge remained almost intact in a water/ethanol mixture crosslinking milieu. Mechanical properties of the collagen/chitosan sponge were significantly enhanced by EDC-mediated crosslinking. The potential of the sponge as a scaffold for tissue engineering was investigated using a Chinese hamster ovary cell (CHO-K1) line.

개에서 관찰된 모기질세포종의 증례보고

조성환,손화영,김혜성,최종윤,류시윤,박배근,윤원기,홍성혁,김덕환 충남대학교 수의과대학 동물의과학연구소 2002 動物醫科學硏究誌 Vol.10 No.-

Pilomatricoma was histopathologically diagnosed in a 2.5-year-old male Alaskan malamute. The patient was referred to Chungnam National University, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital with solitary, firm and well-circumscribed mass at shoulder. Grossly, the mass was dome shaped to tumor like and 10 x 8 x 5㎝ in size. Some lesions had gritty or bony consistency and was chalky when sectioned Histopathologic feature included mumerous clusters of tightly arranged, basaloid cells with evenly distributed chromatin and ghost cells were characterized by a central unstained zone. The ghost cells often become calcified and osseous metaplasia was also present.

호주방문 국제관광객의 관광행태 비교분석 : 한국 관광객과 일본·대만·미국·영국 관광객의 관광활동을 중심으로

조배형 우송대학교 2000 우송대학교 논문집 Vol.5 No.-

호주를 방문한 한국인 관광객들의 호주현지 관광활동 현황을 연령별 및 여행형태별로 차이가 있는지의 여부를 파악하고 일본, 대만, 미국, 영국 등 다른 나라의 호주방문 관광객과 비교해 볼 때 호주 현지 관광활동의 참여 형태에 차이가 있는지를 비교 분석하였다. 한국인 관광객들의 현지 관광활동은 젊은 층일수록 보다 다양하고 능동적인 것으로 나타났으며 여행형태별로 볼 때도 개별여행자들이 보다 다양하고 활동적인 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 호주방문 한국관광객들의 관광활동 참여도는 일본, 미국, 영국 등의 관광객에 비해서 상대적으로 소극적이고 제한되는 것으로 밝혀졌다. This paper examines the similarities and differences in Korean tourists activity participation in Australia by age and tour type. Comparisons between Korean visitors and the four selected country visitors were also undertaken using the Bureau of Tourism Researches CD-MOTA (Compact Disk-Monitor of Tourist Activity) software package Understanding the diversity in tourist activities among Korean visitors is important for planning and managing the needs of this fast growing source of inbound market to Australia.

돼지생식기호흡기 증후군(PRRS) 바이러스 감염시킨 돼지 기관의 병리학적 관찰

조성환,김현수,윤원기,전무형,류시윤,박배근,손화영,김무강 충남대학교 수의과대학 동물의과학연구소 1996 動物醫科學硏究誌 Vol.4 No.-

The porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus was inoculated into swine tracheal organ culture. The ballooning degeneration of the tracheal ciliated epithelium and a decrease of ciliary activity from the tracheal organs infected with PRRS virus were observed one day post-infection(PI). Tracheal epithelium showed degeneration and focal necrosis 2 days PI. Epithelial necrosis and loss of cilia and epithelial cells became more severe 3 and 4 days PI. An entire loss of cilia and epithelial cells were recognized 4 days PI, however, control tracheal organs were normal during the period of the experiment except a little decrease of ciliary activities with time..

점포입지에 따른 외식업체 서비스 품질에 대한 소비자 지각차 분석

조배행 우송대학교 2004 우송대학교 논문집 Vol.9 No.-

The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions for the service quality of family restaurant on the basis of the location of branches. An on site survey was administered to identify the preception differences for the restaurant service quality between two branches in Daejon. Respondents were asked to rate their judgement on a 1 to 5 scale of 20 service attributes of the restaurant. The t-test result revealed that there exist some perception differences between the branches in terms of service facilities.

한국 재래 우 및 산양 위장관의 somatostatin cell에 대한 면역조직화학적 분포

조성환,김현수,박배근,윤원기,손화영 충남대학교 수의과대학 동물의과학연구소 1995 動物醫科學硏究誌 Vol.3 No.-

The relative frequency and distribution of somatoatatin immunoreactive cells were investigated by the immunohistochemical method in the gastrointestinal tract of the Korean native cattle and goat. The results obtained were as follows: In the Korean native cattle, somatoststin cells were a few in the pyloric and duodenal region and rarely seen in fundic region, jejunum, ileum, cecum, proximal colon, central coil, distal colon and rectum. In the Korean native goat, somatostatin cells were the most numerous in the pyloric region and the next in the fundic region. And they were a few in the duodenum, not detected in the cecum and sparse in the jejunum, ileum, proximal colon, central coil, distal colon and rectum.

협력적 지역사회 관광개발

조배행,강신겸 우송대학교 2000 우송대학교 논문집 Vol.5 No.-

Collaboration among key players is a fundamental ingredient in community tourism development. This article discusses stakeholder theory and its application as a collaborative planning process. Collaboration for community-based tourism development domains is a process of joint decision-making among autonomous, key stakeholders of an inter-organizational, community tourism domain to resolve planning problem. Stakeholders are the actors with an interest in a common problem or issue and include all individuals, groups, or organizations directly influenced by the actions others take to solve a problem.

관광정보시스템의 접근법과 역할에 관한 고찰

조배행,이웅규 우송대학교 부설 산업연구원 1999 산업연구 Vol.1 No.2

Measuring the effectiveness of Tourism Information Systems is a difficult task. The waves of globalization and informationization have influenced significantly on the tourism Industry's role and tourism policy in korea. Tourism companies in the strong competitive environment. In the era of global autonomy, Tourism companies seek for the possibilities and applications of informationinzation as a tool for regional economic development and internationalization of local community. Korean tourism companies, however, have little experience and knowledge on Tourism Information Systems. So it is impossible for tourism companies to approach to Tourism Information Systems systematically. In this sense, this study was attempted to describe the Tourism