Publications by authors named "J I Shin"

: , a bacterium residing in hair follicles, triggers acne by inducing monocyte-mediated inflammatory cytokine production. Gedunin, a limonoid derived from (commonly known as neem), is renowned for its antifungal, antimalarial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects. However, its role in mitigating -induced skin inflammation remains unexplored.

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The species (Cuvier, 1829) is the only representative of the family Niphonidae and the genus , and its taxonomic history is complicated; it is still unclear in a phylogenetic sense. In this study, we report the complete mitochondrial genome of (OP391482), which was determined to be 16,503 bp long with biased A + T contents (53.8%) using next-generation technology.

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Background: Chordoma is a rare bone cancer with limited treatment options. Clinical trials are crucial for developing effective therapies, but their success depends on including diverse patient populations. The objective of this study was to systematically evaluate the reporting of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity in United States clinical trials exploring treatment for chordoma.

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Diabetic foot ulcers represent a severe complication of diabetes, often resulting in amputation and high mortality rates. Currently, there are no treatments for diabetic foot ulcers other than antibiotics and dressings. In this study, we evaluated the wound-healing effects of an antidiabetic agent pinitol in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-damaged human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs) and streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rat models with a foot wound.

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Immunization rates of maternal influenza vaccination during pregnancy remain suboptimal, with concerns about potential harm to the mothers and their offspring. We conducted a population-based cohort study, using mother-child linked database in Korea: (a) maternal cohort between December 2019, and March 2022; (b) neonatal cohort between September 2020, and June 2021. Exposure was defined as influenza vaccination during pregnancy.

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