OGLE-2017-BLG-1049: ANOTHER GIANT PLANET MICROLENSING EVENT

Kim, Yun Hak,Chung, Sun-Ju,Udalski, A.,Bond, Ian A.,Jung, Youn Kil,Gould, Andrew,Albrow, Michael D.,Han, Cheongho,Hwang, Kyu-Ha,Ryu, Yoon-Hyun,Shin, In-Gu,Shvartzvald, Yossi,Yee, Jennifer C.,Zang, Wei The Korean Astronomical Society 2020 Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society Vol.53 No.6

We report the discovery of a giant exoplanet in the microlensing event OGLE-2017-BLG-1049, with a planet-host star mass ratio of q = 9.53 ± 0.39 × 10-3 and a caustic crossing feature in Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet) observations. The caustic crossing feature yields an angular Einstein radius of θE = 0.52 ± 0.11 mas. However, the microlens parallax is not measured because the time scale of the event, tE ≃ 29 days, is too short. Thus, we perform a Bayesian analysis to estimate physical quantities of the lens system. We find that the lens system has a star with mass Mh = 0.55+0.36-0.29 M⊙ hosting a giant planet with Mp = 5.53+3.62-2.87 MJup, at a distance of DL = 5.67+1.11-1.52 kpc. The projected star-planet separation is a⊥ = 3.92+1.10-1.32 au. This means that the planet is located beyond the snow line of the host. The relative lens-source proper motion is μrel ~ 7 mas yr-1, thus the lens and source will be separated from each other within 10 years. After this, it will be possible to measure the flux of the host star with 30 meter class telescopes and to determine its mass.

소화기 ; 대전 지역에서 급성 A형 간염의 유전자형에 따른 임상 특성 고찰

이영우 ( Young Woo Lee ),양현웅 ( Hyeon Woong Yang ),이진아 ( Jin A Lee ),윤기호 ( Ki Ho Yun ),양성은 ( Seong Eun Yang ),이민지 ( Min Ji Lee ),박세영 ( Se Young Park ),김새희 ( Sae Hee Kim ),이향이 ( Hyang Ie Lee ),이윤정 ( Yun Ju 대한내과학회 2011 대한내과학회지 Vol.80 No.5

목적: B형 간염이나 C형 간염 등은 유전자형에 따른 차이가 알려져 있지만, 국내에서 증가하는 IIIA 유전자형과 기존의 IA 유전자형에 의한 간염의 차이가 거의 알려진 바 없다. 따라서 대전 지역에서 발생한 급성 A형 간염의 유전자형에 따른 차이를 알고자 한다. 방법: 2009년 11월부터 2010년 6월까지 급성 A형 간염으로 진단되면서 유전자형이 확인된 81명의 환자를 대상으로 임상적 소견들과 검사실 소견들을 전향적으로 연구하였다. 결과: 평균 나이는 32.6±7.4세이며, 평균 입원 기간은 7.7±2.4일이었다. 직업은 서비스직, 사무직 그리고 교육직이 가장 많았다. 유전자형 간의 급성 간염에 따른 증상들의 종류는 별다른 차이가 없었다. 유전자형에 따른 증상의 빈도는 IIIA 유전자형에서 구토와 설사가, IA 유전자형에서는 복통과 피부 반점이 상대적으로 많았다. 검사실 소견에서는 IIIA 유전자형에서 헤모글로빈의 평균, CRP 평균, AST 최대 수치 평균은 상대적으로 유의하게 높았다. 그리고 AST와 ALT 및 총 빌리루빈 최대 수치들과 INR의 수치가 IIIA 유전자형에서 상대적으로 높게 분포하는 경향을 보였다. 결론: 대전 지역에서 유행하는 급성 A형 간염에서 IIIA 유전자형에 따른 급성 간염은 기존의 IA 유전자형과 차이가 있을 것으로 보이며, 다기관 연구를 통한 심도 깊은 연구가 필요하겠다. Background/Aims: Acute viral hepatitis A is a major health problem in Korea and the influx of genotype IIIA is thought to be one reason. We examined the differences in the clinical characteristics and laboratory findings of genotypes IA and IIIA in Daejeon. Methods: From November 2009 to June 2010, 81 patients positive for IgM anti-HAV were enrolled prospectively. The hepatitis A was genotyped using real-time polymerase chain reaction. The clinical characteristics and laboratory results were compared on the Results: The mean patient age was 32.6±7.4 years. The mean hospitalization was 7.7±2.4 days. The patient occupation varied. Clinically, vomiting and diarrhea were relatively more prevalent in genotype IIIA than in IA. Abdominal pain and skin spots were relatively more prevalent in genotype IA than in IIIA. The hemoglobin, peak aspartate aminotransferase (AST) level, and C-reactive protein were statistically higher in genotype IIIA than in IA. The distributions of the peak AST, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and total bilirubin values tended to be perched in genotype IIIA than in IA. The international normalized ratio (INR) tended to be slightly prolonged in genotype IIIA than in IA. Conclusions: Recently, genotype IIIA of acute viral hepatitis A has become prevalent in Daejeon. Hepatitis A genotype IIIA probably causes worse laboratory abnormalities than genotype IA.

Asobara japonica의 벗초파리 발육단계에 따른 기생특성 및 살충효과

윤승환,이진구,장재은,한정아,김상우,김아영,서홍렬,이영순,Yun, Seung-Hwan,Lee, Jingu,Jang, Jae Eun,Han, Jeong-A,Kim, Sang-Woo,Kim, A-Young,Seo, Hong-Yul,Lee, Young Soon 한국응용곤충학회 2021 한국응용곤충학회지 Vol.60 No.3

벗초파리기생벌인 A. japonica의 벗초파리 유충의 발육단계에 따른 기생특성과 기생당한 유충과 번데기에서 형태적인 차이를 조사하였다. 또한 A. japonica의 우화기간이 벗초파리 우화일수 보다 더 소요되는 것을 확인하였다. A. japonica는 벗초파리 유충에 효과적인 기생 및 살충 효과를 나타내었으며 벗초파리 방제를 위한 천적으로 활용이 가능할 것으로 보인다. We confirmed the parasitic characteristics of Asobara japonica according to the stage of development of Drosophila suzukii and observed the morphological differences between parasitized and unparasitized D. suzukii larvae and pupae. It was also confirmed that emergence period of A. japonica was longer than that of D. suzukii. A. japonica showed an effective parasitic and insecticidal effect on D. suzukii larvae, and it is expected that A. japonica could be used as a natural enemy for the control of D. suzukii.

적외선열화상장치를 이용한 Buchanan plugger 표면의 온도상승 분석

최성아,김선호,황윤찬,윤창,오병주,최보영,정우남,정선와,황인남,오원만 大韓齒科保存學會 2002 Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics Vol.27 No.4

This study was performed to evaluate the temperature rise on various position of the Buchanan plugger, the peak temperature of plugger's type and the temperature change by its touching time of heat control spring. The heat carrier system 'System B' (Model 1005. Analytic Technologies, USA) and the Buchanan's pluggers of F, FM, M and ML sizes are used for this study. The temperature was set to 200℃ which Dr. Buchanan's "continuous wave of condensation" technique recommended on digital display and the power level on it was set to 10. In order to apply heat on the Buchanan's pluggers, the heat control spring was touched for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 seconds respectively. The temperature rise on the surface of the pluggers were measured at 0.5 mm intervals from tip to 20 mm length of shank using the infraed thermography (Radiation Thermometer-IR temper, NEC San-ei Instruments, Ltd, Japan) and TH31-702 Data capture software program (NEC San-ei Instruments, Ltd, Japan). Data were analyzed using a one way ANOVA followed by Duncan's multiple range test and linear regression test. The results as follows. 1. The position at which temperature peaked was approximately at 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm far from the tip of Buchanan's pluggers (p<0.001). The temperature was constantly decreased toward the shank from the tip of it(p<0.001). 2. When the pluggers were heated over 5 seconds, the peak temperature by time of measurement revealed from 253.3±10.5℃ to 192.1±3.3℃ in a touch for 1 sec, from 218.6±5.0℃ to 179.5±4.2℃ in a touch for 2 sec, from 197.5±3.0℃ to 167.6±3.7℃ in a touch for 3 sec, from 183.7±2.5℃ to 159.8±3.6℃ in a touch for 4 sec and from 164.9±2.0℃ to 158.4±1.8℃ in a touch for 5 sec. A touch for 1 sec showed the highest peak temperature, followed by, in descending order, 2 sec, 3 sec, 4 sec. A touch for 5 sec showed the lowest peak temperature (p<0.001). 3. A each type of pluggers showed different peak temperatures. The peak temperature was the highest in F type and followed by, in descending order, M type, ML type. FM type revealed the lowest peak temerature (p<0.001). The results of this study indicated that pluggers are designed to concentrate heat at around its tip, its actual temperature dose not correlate well with the temperature which Buchanan's "continuous wave of condensation" technique recommended, and finally a quick touch of heat control spring for 1 sec reveals the highest temperature rise.

Oxidative lipid modification of nicastrin enhances amyloidogenic γ‐secretase activity in Alzheimer’s disease

Gwon, A‐,Ryeong,Park, Jong‐,Sung,Arumugam, Thiruma V.,Kwon, Yong‐,Kook,Chan, Sic L.,Kim, Seol‐,Hee,Baik, Sang‐,Ha,Yang, Sunghee,Yun, Young‐,Kwang,Choi, Yuri,Kim, Sa Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2012 AGING CELL Vol.11 No.4

<P><B>Summary</B></P><P>The cause of elevated level of amyloid β‐peptide (Aβ42) in common late‐onset sporadic [Alzheimer’s disease (AD)] has not been established. Here, we show that the membrane lipid peroxidation product 4‐hydroxynonenal (HNE) is associated with amyloid and neurodegenerative pathologies in AD and that it enhances γ‐secretase activity and Aβ42 production in neurons. The γ‐secretase substrate receptor, nicastrin, was found to be modified by HNE in cultured neurons and in brain specimens from patients with AD, in which HNE–nicastrin levels were found to be correlated with increased γ‐secretase activity and Aβ plaque burden. Furthermore, HNE modification of nicastrin enhanced its binding to the γ‐secretase substrate, amyloid precursor protein (APP) C99. In addition, the stimulation of γ‐secretase activity and Aβ42 production by HNE were blocked by an HNE‐scavenging histidine analog in a 3xTgAD mouse model of AD. These findings suggest a specific molecular mechanism by which oxidative stress increases Aβ42 production in AD and identify HNE as a novel therapeutic target upstream of the γ‐secretase cleavage of APP.</P>

Effect of the Dysbindin Gene on Antimanic Agents in Patients with Bipolar I Disorder

Dong-Hwan Yun,Chi-Un Pae,Antonio Drago,Laura Mandelli,Diana De Ronchi,Ashwin A. Patkar,In Ho Paik,Alessandro Serretti,Jung-Jin Kim 대한신경정신의학회 2008 PSYCHIATRY INVESTIGATION Vol.5 No.2

Objective: We previously reported an association between dysbindin gene (DTNBP1) variants and bipolar I disorder (BID). This paper expands upon previous findings suggesting that DTNBP1 variants may play a role in the response to acute mood stabilizer treatment. Methods: A total of 45 BID patients were treated with antimanic agents (lithium, valproate, or carbamazepine) for an average of 36.52 (±19.87) days. After treatment, the patients were evaluated using the Clinical Global Impression (CGI) scale and the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) and genotyped for their DTNBP1 variants (rs3213207 A/G, rs1011313 C/T, rs2005976 G/A, rs760761 C/T and rs2619522 A/C). Results: There was no association between the variants investigated and response to mood stabilizer treatment, even after considering possible stratification factors. Conclusion: Although the small number of subjects is an important limitation in our study, DTNBP1 does not seem to be involved in acute antimanic efficacy. Objective: We previously reported an association between dysbindin gene (DTNBP1) variants and bipolar I disorder (BID). This paper expands upon previous findings suggesting that DTNBP1 variants may play a role in the response to acute mood stabilizer treatment. Methods: A total of 45 BID patients were treated with antimanic agents (lithium, valproate, or carbamazepine) for an average of 36.52 (±19.87) days. After treatment, the patients were evaluated using the Clinical Global Impression (CGI) scale and the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) and genotyped for their DTNBP1 variants (rs3213207 A/G, rs1011313 C/T, rs2005976 G/A, rs760761 C/T and rs2619522 A/C). Results: There was no association between the variants investigated and response to mood stabilizer treatment, even after considering possible stratification factors. Conclusion: Although the small number of subjects is an important limitation in our study, DTNBP1 does not seem to be involved in acute antimanic efficacy.

Gut-Specific Delivery of T-Helper 17 Cells Reduces Obesity and Insulin Resistance in Mice

Hong, C.P.,Park, A.,Yang, B.G.,Yun, C.H.,Kwak, M.J.,Lee, G.W.,Kim, J.H.,Jang, M.S.,Lee, E.J.,Jeun, E.J.,You, G.,Kim, K.S.,Choi, Y.,Park, J.H.,Hwang, D.,Im, S.H.,Kim, J.F.,Kim, Y.K.,Seoh, J.Y.,Surh, C. Elsevier North Holland [etc.] 2017 Gastroenterology Vol.152 No.8

<P>BACKGROUND & AIMS: Obesity and metabolic syndrome have been associated with alterations to the intestinal microbiota. However, few studies examined the effects of obesity on the intestinal immune system. We investigated changes in subsets of intestinal CD4(+) T-helper (T-H) cells with obesity and the effects of gut-tropic T(H)17 cells in mice on a high-fat diet (HFD). METHODS: We isolated immune cells from small intestine and adipose tissue of C57BL/6 mice fed a normal chow diet or a HFD for 10 weeks and analyzed the cells by flow cytometry. Mice fed a vitamin A-deficient HFD were compared with mice fed a vitamin A-sufficient HFD. Obese RAG1-deficient mice were given injections of only regulatory T cells or a combination of regulatory T cells and T(H)17 cells (wild type or deficient in integrin beta 7 subunit or interleukin 17 [IL17]). Mice were examined for weight gain, fat mass, fatty liver, glucose tolerance, and insulin resistance. Fecal samples were collected before and after T cell transfer and analyzed for microbiota composition by metagenomic DNA sequencing and quantitative polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS: Mice placed on a HFD became obese, which affected the distribution of small intestinal CD4(+) T-H cells. Intestinal tissues from obese mice had significant reductions in the proportion of T(H)17 cells but increased proportion of T(H)1 cells, compared with intestinal tissues from nonobese mice. Depletion of vitamin A in obese mice further reduced the proportion of T(H)17 cells in small intestine; this reduction correlated with more weight gain and worsening of glucose intolerance and insulin resistance. Adoptive transfer of in vitro-differentiated gut-tropic T(H)17 cells to obese mice reduced these metabolic defects, which required the integrin beta 7 subunit and IL17. Delivery of T(H)17 cells to intestines of mice led to expansion of commensal microbes associated with leanness. CONCLUSIONS: In mice, intestinal T(H)17 cells contribute to development of a microbiota that maintains metabolic homeostasis, via IL17. Gut-homing T(H)17 cells might be used to reduce metabolic disorders in obese individuals.</P>

소아 기관지 천식과 부비동염에서 면역 반응의 비교

김형수 ( Hyung Su Kim ),이주희 ( Ju Hee Lee ),윤현진 ( Hyun Jin Yun ),김병권 ( Byoung Gwon Kim ),정진아 ( Jin A Jung ) 대한소아알레르기호흡기학회(구 대한소아알레르기 및 호흡기학회) 2010 소아알레르기 및 호흡기학회지 Vol.20 No.3

목적: 천식과 부비동염은 염증성 반응이라는 동일한 병리학적 현상이 호흡기계 내의 서로 다른 표적기관에서 나타나는 것일 뿐 근본적으로 하나의 연계된 기도질환이라고 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 부비동염과 천식 사이의 혈청학적 검사를 통해 주된 면역반응의 차이점과 임상 양상을 비교해 보고자 하였다. 방법: 2005년 3월부터 2008년 2월까지 동아대학교 의료원 소아청소년과와 부산의료원 소아청소년과 알레르기센터를 방문한 118명의 학동기 환자들을 대상으로 말초 혈액 호산구수 총 IgE, 7종 흡입항원 (유럽 집먼지진드기 아메리카 집먼지진드기, Alternaria 바퀴벌레 고양이, 개, 화분) 에 대한 특이 IgE와 IL-4, IFN-γ를 측정하였다. 이들은 부비동염으로 진단된 환자31명 (A군), 천식으로 진단된 환자 36명 (B군), 천식과 부비동염이 병발된 환자 51명(C군)으로 나누어 결과들을 비교하였다. 결과: 말초 혈액 호산구수와 총 IgE는 A군에서 현저하게 낮았다. 흡입항원에 대한 피부 단자 시험의 경우 유럽 집먼지진드기와 아메리카 집먼지진드기에 대한 양성률은 B군과 C군이 비슷하였으나, Alternaria와 개에 대한 양성률은 C군에서 고양이와 화분에 대한 양성률은 B군에서 높게 나왔다. C군에서 임상증상은 골고루 나타나면서 알레르기 비염의 동반률은 B군과 비슷하였으며 기관지 유발 검사 민감도는 높게 나왔다. 혈청IL-4는 C군와 C군이 A군보다 의미있게 높게 나왔으며, (P<0.001) IFN-γ의 경우 A군이 <0.001) C군보다 의미있게 높게 나왔다. 결론: 기관지 천식에서는 Th2 면역반응이 부비동염에서는 Th1 면역반응이 주된 역할을 하지만 두 질환의 동반유무에 따라 면역반응이 다양하게 관찰되어진다. Purpose: Bronchial asthma and sinusitis have been grouped together and classified as one airway-related disease, with the same underlying inflammatory etiology. Through serological examination,we ascertained a difference in the immune response between bronchial asthma and sinusitis.Methods: We measured the peripheral blood eosinophil count, total IgE and specific IgE to 7aeroallergens ( Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides farinae, Alternaria, cockroach,cat, dog and pollen), and interleukin (IL)-4 and interferon (IFN)- of 118 school aged patients γ-who visited Dong A University Medical Center and Busan Medical Center from March 2005 to February 2008. We divided these patients into 31 diagnosed with sinusitis (Group A), 36 diagnosed with bronchial asthma (Group B), and 51 diagnosed with both sinusitis and asthma (Group C).Results: The peripheral blood eosinophil count and total IgE were markedly lower in group A. Dermatophagoides pteryonyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinaehad higher sensitization rates than other aeroallergens in groups B and C. The sensitization rates to Alternaria and dog were higher in group C than in group B, and the sensitization rates to cat and pollen were higher in group B than in group C. In group C, clinical symptoms occurred evenly and allergic rhinitis was concurrent, similar to group B; however, the sensitivity of the bronchial provocation test was higher than in group B. Serum IL 4 in group B and C were significantly higher than in group A (P<0.001), and serum IFN was significantly higher in group A than in group C (P<0.027).Conclusion : Bronchial asthma was primarily related to IL-4 and Th2 cytokines, while sinusitis was primarily related to IFN and Th1 cytokines. According to the degree of ssociation between the 2 diseases, various immune responses were observed.

한국인 남성 알코올 의존 환자에서 제2알데히드 탈수소 효소 유전자형과 도파민 D2 수용체 A1 대립유전자의 빈도에 관한 비교 연구

김신태(Shin-Tae Kim),정혜경(Hae-Gyung Chung),백용수(Yong-Sue Paik),이경아(Kyung-A Lee),윤갑준(Kab-Jun Yun),장동원(Dong-Won Chang),손봉기(Bong-Ki Son) 한국중독정신의학회 1999 중독정신의학 Vol.3 No.2

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association polymorphic patterns of DRD2 and ALDH2 gene with alcohol dependence. The patient group consisted of 47 male patients with alcohol dependence and the control group consisted of 20 healthy male volunteers without alcohol dependence. Polymorphic patterns of ALDH2 gene and DRD2 gene were determined by PCR method. And then we compared allele frequencies of two loci between patient and control groups. The results were as follows:1) The frequencies of ALDH2*1/1 in patient group were significantly higher than those in the healthy controls. The frequencies of mutant ALDH2 (ALDH2* 1/2 and ALDH2*2/2) were significantly lower in patient group than those in healthy controls. 2) There was no significant difference in A1A1 A1A2 A2A2 genotype frequencies in DRD2 gene between patient group and healthy controls. 3) In patient group with A1 allele, frequencies of ALDH2*1/1, ALDH2*1/2, ALDH2*2/2 were 61.7%, 3%, 0%, respectively. In patient group without A1 allele, frequencies of ALDH genotypes were 29%, 2%, 0%, respectively. In conclusion, mutant ALDH2 genotype seems to have influence on the occurrence of alcohol dependence. The interaction of DRD2 A1 alleles and ALDH2 alleles should be studied to find some effect on pathogenesis of alcohol dependence.

Identification of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms as Biomarkers for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss in Korean Women

Kim Hye In,Choi Eun A,Paik Eun Chan,Park Soohyeon,Hwang Yu Im,Lee Jae Hoon,Seo Seok Kyo,Cho SiHyun,Choi Young Sik,Lee Byung Seok,Park Jimyeong,Lee Sanghoo,Lee Kyoung-Ryul,Yun Bo Hyon 대한의학회 2022 Journal of Korean medical science Vol.37 No.46

Background: Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are reportedly associated with repeated abortion. Thus, genetic analysis based on race is the key to developing accurate diagnostic tests. This study analyzed the genetic polymorphisms of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) patients among Korean women compared to the controls. Methods: In 53 women of RPL group and 50 controls, the genetic analysis was performed. The genotype distribution and allele frequency were analyzed statistically for the difference between the two groups. The association between each SNP marker and RPL risk was analyzed. Results: The genotypes of LEPR, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), KDR, miR27a, miR-449b, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) were analyzed using odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Only the AG genotype of miR-449b (A>G) polymorphism showed significant association with the risk of RPL when compared to the AA genotype (OR, 2.39). The combination of GG/AG+GG/CA+AA genotypes for eNOS/ miR-449b/TNF-α was associated with 7.36-fold higher risk of RPL (OR, 7.36). The GG/ AG+GG combination for eNOS/miR-449b showed 2.43-fold higher risk for RPL (OR, 2.43). The combination of AG+GG/CA+AA genotypes for miR-449b/TNF-α showed a significant association with the risk of RPL (OR, 7.60). From the haplotype-based analysis, the G-G-A haplotype of eNOS/miR-449b/TNF-α and the G-A haplotype of miR-449b/TNF-α were associated with increased risk of RPL (OR, 19.31; OR, 22.08, respectively). Conclusion: There is a significant association between the risk of RPL and miR-449b/TNF-α combination, and therefore, genetic analysis for specific combined genotypes can be an important screening method for RPL in Korean women.