Publications by authors named "Da-Hee Kim"

Background: Sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a rare disease entity, comprising less than 5% of malignancies of the head and neck. While surgery is the primary treatment approach, neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies play crucial roles in enhancing the prognosis of patients undergoing treatment with the goal of cure. In this study, we aimed to explore the treatment outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in patients with locally advanced sinonasal SCC.

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Semitransparent solar cells are attracting attention not only for their visual effects but also for their ability to effectively utilize solar energy. Here, we demonstrate a translucent solar cell composed of bis(trifluoromethane sulfonyl)-amide (TFSA)-doped graphene (Gr), graphene quantum dots (GQDs), and LaVO. By introducing a GQDs intermediate layer at the TFSA-Gr/LaVOinterface, we can improve efficiency by preventing carrier recombination and promoting charge collection/separation in the device.

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  • HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is linked to better clinical outcomes compared to HPV-negative OPSCC, but the effectiveness of immunotherapy in these patients is still uncertain.
  • Researchers conducted detailed analyses of tumor biopsies from patients to discover why some HPV-positive individuals did not respond well to immunotherapy.
  • They found that high levels of CD161 in resident memory T cells were associated with poor antitumor activity, suggesting that targeting CD161 may improve immunotherapy outcomes for HPV-positive OPSCC patients.
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Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor and LaVOmaterials with high absorption coefficients in the visible light region are attractive structures for high-performance photodetector (PD) applications. Insulating 2D hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) with a large band gap and excellent transmittance is a very attractive material as an interface between 2D/semiconductor heterostructures. We first introduce WS/h-BN/LaVOsemitransparent PD.

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Unlabelled: A novel reversible monoamine oxidase B inhibitor, KDS2010, has been developed as a therapeutic candidate for neurodegenerative diseases. This study investigated its potential toxicity in non-human primates before human clinical trials. Daily KDS2010 doses (25, 50, or 100 mg/kg) were orally administered to cynomolgus monkeys (1 animal/sex/group, 4 males and 4 females) for 2 weeks to determine the dose range.

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Background: Ultrasonic neuromodulation (UNMOD) provides a non-invasive brain stimulation. However, the high-resolution region-specificity of UNMOD with a single element transducer combined with a mechanical positioning system could have limits due to the intrinsic positioning error from mechanical systems.

Objective/hypothesis: A phased array system could lead to highly selective neuromodulation with electronic control.

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UV light causes excessive oxidative stress and abnormal melanin synthesis, which results in skin hyperpigmentation disorders such as freckles, sunspots, and age spots. Much research has been carried out to discover natural plants for ameliorating these disorders. contains various polyphenolic compounds with antioxidative activities, but its effects on melanogenesis have not been fully elucidated.

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Purpose: To define if positive and close surgical margins are associated to worse prognosis in patients who underwent transoral robotic surgery (TORS) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT).

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was carried out at a tertiary referral center. The primary outcome was local-regional control (LRC), and the results were summarized with hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

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  • Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by low blood platelet levels, increasing the risk of bleeding, and can be caused by reduced platelet production or immune system issues.
  • The study involved injecting three different antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) substances into monkeys over 12 weeks, categorizing them into groups based on the presence or absence of thrombocytopenia.
  • Whole genome sequencing was conducted on liver tissues from the monkeys to identify genetic variations that influence thrombocytopenia and the individual response to drugs.
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Inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by a radical imbalance of inflammatory signaling pathways in the gastrointestinal tract, and it is categorized into two diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In this study, we investigated anti-inflammatory activities using fermented Curcuma that contains butyrate (FB). Nitric oxide production in RAW 264.

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Melanin is considered a bio-inspired dermo-cosmetic component due to its high UV absorption and antioxidant activity. Among various melanin sources, fungal melanin is a promising candidate for sunscreen because of its sustainability and scalability; however, quantitative assessment of its function has not yet been sufficiently explored. In this study, melanin samples derived from were prepared, followed by the evaluation of their sunscreen performance, antioxidant activity, and cytotoxicity.

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Real-time sensing and imaging of intracellular metabolites in living cells are crucial tools for the characterization of complex biological processes, including the dynamic fluctuation of metabolites. Therefore, additional efforts are required to develop detection strategies for the visualization and quantification of specific target metabolites, particularly in microalgae. In this study, we developed a strategy to monitor a specific microalgal metabolite in living cells using an aptamer/graphene oxide nanosheet (GOnS) complex.

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The prevalence of high-fat diet consumption-related disorders is increasing, and it is often associated with oxidative stress, inflammation, and dysregulation in the brain may lead to neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs). Our study aims to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of sodium butyrate (NaB) on HFD-fed mice. In this study, four-week-old male C57Bl/6NTac mice were divided into three groups; the control group, the HFD group, and the HFD + NaB group where mice received 11 mg/kg body weight of NaB with HFD.

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Background: Children with complex chronic multisystemic diseases frequently require care from multiple pediatric subspecialists. The aerodigestive program is a multidisciplinary program that diagnoses and treats pediatric patients with complex multi-systematic problems affecting airway, breathing, feeding, swallowing, or growth. The aim of this study is to present the protocol of the aerodigestive program of a children's hospital.

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We share our experience on the implementation of a multidisciplinary aerodigestive program comprising an aerodigestive team (ADT) so as to evaluate its feasibility. We performed a retrospective chart review of the patients discussed at the monthly ADT meetings and analyzed the data. A total of 98 children were referred to the ADT during the study period.

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Bacterial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are promising materials that have a role in enhancing growth, metabolite production, and harvesting efficiency. However, the validity of the EPS effectiveness in scale-up cultivation of microalgae is still unknown. Therefore, in order to verify whether the bacterial metabolites work in the scale-up fermentation of microalgae, we conducted a bioreactor fermentation following the addition of bacterial EPS derived from the marine bacterium, Pseudoalteromonas sp.

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Background: Nonhuman primates (NHPs) are superior model for ocular research due to its morphological and physiological similarities with humans. Thus, the effect of four different anesthetic combinations [ketamine (10 mg/kg), ketamine + xylazine (7 + 0.6 mg/kg), zoletil (4 mg/kg), and zoletil + xylazine (4 + 0.

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Background: Parotidectomy is the primary treatment for parotid gland tumors. However, complications may include a prominent facial scar or infra-auricular depressed deformity, Frey's syndrome, first bite syndrome, or other facial pain, numbness, and paralysis. Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has been widely used to prevent these complications in parotid surgery, but there have been no prospective, multi-center trials documenting its efficacy.

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Purpose: We aimed to investigate the prognostic value of multiple immune cell markers including programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) and poliovirus receptor (PVR) in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) using archival tumor tissues METHODS: Patients diagnosed with HNSCC who have undergone surgical resection in 2005-2012 were included. Correlations between PVR and PD-L1 expression and patient characteristics were analyzed by analysis of variance. The Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test were used to estimate survival.

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As airborne spores of toxic species cause mild symptoms to invasive fungal infections, their indoor concentration should be controlled through real-time management. Aptamer-based biosensors could provide economical and simple solutions for point-of-care. In this study, we isolated aptamers binding to the spores of three representative toxic species (, , and ) for the first time, using cell-SELEX (systematic evolution of ligands through exponential enrichment).

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Paramylon also called β-1,3-glucan is a value-added product produced from Euglena gracilis. Recently, researchers have developed various strategies for the enhanced paramylon production, among which electrical treatment for microbial stimulation can be an alternative owing to the applicability to large-scale cultivation. In this study, we applied the electrical treatment for enhanced paramylon production and found the proper treatment conditions.

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Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is commonly used in Asia as a medicinal herb. In particular, fermented ginseng, GBCK25, has been recently developed to increase ginsenoside absorption. It also has other beneficial biological effects such as hemodynamic and anti-inflammation functions.

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Repeated dose oral toxicity and toxicokinetic of KDS2010, a new drug for Parkinson's disease, was investigated after 4-week repeated oral administration at 30, 50, 75, or 100 mg/kg/day in rats. Body weight and body weight gain decreased in rats of both sexes in the 75 and 100 mg/kg groups, and food consumption was reduced in male rats of the 75 and 100 mg/kg male groups. Histological alterations were observed in the kidney (urothelial hyperplasia, inflammatory cell infiltration in the renal pelvis, tubular vacuolation/degeneration, basophilic tubules, and hyaline droplets in the proximal tubules) of the 75 and 100 mg/kg male groups and the 50 and 100 mg/kg female groups.

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, a green alga, has long been used in food diets as well as traditional remedies in East Asia. Our preliminary study demonstrated that an ethyl acetate extract of (EAEP) exhibited the strongest antioxidant activity compared to ethanol or water extracts. Nonetheless, there has been no report on the effect of EAEP on memory impairment due to oxidative damage.

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