A full convolutional network based on DenseNet for remote sensing scene classification.

The convolutional neural networks (CNN) applied in remote sensing scene classification have two common problems. One is that these models have large number of parameters, which causes over-fitting easily. The other is that the network is not deep enough, thus more abstract semantic information cannot be extracted.

Anti-inflammatory effect of sugar-amino acid Maillard reaction products on intestinal inflammation model in vitro and in vivo.

The Maillard reaction is a nonenzymatic reaction between an amino acid and a reducing sugar that usually occurs upon heating. This reaction occurs routinely in cooking, generates numerous products, which are collectively referred to as Maillard reaction products (MRPs) contributing to aroma and color features. Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) transformed from MRPs are participated in many types of inflammation reaction.

Dietary pattern and nutrient intake of korean children with atopic dermatitis.

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by itching and eczema-like skin lesions, and its symptoms alleviate with age. Recently, the prevalence of AD has increased among adolescents and adults. The increasing prevalence of AD seems to be related to westernized lifestyles and dietary patterns.

Induction of a hardening phenomenon and quantitative changes of ceramides in stratum corneum.

Background: Hardening phenomenon of human skin after repeated exposure to the irritants is well-known, but the precise mechanism remains elusive.

Objective: To modify the previous experimental model of hardening phenomenon by repeated applications of two different concentrations of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) solutions to Korean healthy volunteers and to investigate the quantitative changes of ceramides in stratum corneum before and after chronic repeated irritation.

Methods: Eight hundred microliters of distilled water containing 0.

Increased expression of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor in patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases.

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) are major environmental pollutants, and their effects on the human body critically depend on the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR). The aim of this study was to evaluate the significance of the AhR and its ligands in chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis. Expression of AhR-related mRNA was increased in lesional skin from patients with AD and psoriasis compared to those of normal skin from healthy controls.

Improvement of atopic dermatitis severity after reducing indoor air pollutants.

Background: Recent epidemiologic studies have shown that environmental contaminants such as air pollution and tobacco smoke play an important role in the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis (AD).

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the severity of AD and indoor air pollution.

Methods: The study population consisted of 425 children from 9 kindergartens, Korea.

Dose-dependent effects of evening primrose oil in children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis.

Background: Previous clinical trials with evening primrose oil in atopic dermatitis (AD) treatment have shown different results. In addition, the optimal dose and duration of treatment with evening primrose oil have not yet been determined.

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the dose-response treatment effects of evening primrose oil on clinical symptoms of AD and serum concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Food hypersensitivity in patients with childhood atopic dermatitis in Korea.

Background: It is well known that atopic dermatitis (AD) is related to food hypersensitivity, although its prevalence varies among several studies according to age group, severity, country, survey time, and test method.

Objective: To examine the prevalence and status of food hypersensitivity among childhood AD patients in Korea.

Methods: A total of 95 patients were enrolled in the study.

Synthesis and biological activity of fungal metabolite, 4-hydroxy-3-(3'-methyl-2'-butenyl)-benzoic acid.

4-Hydroxy-3-(3'-methyl-2'-butenyl)-benzoic acid (HMBA) was previously isolated from Curvularia sp. KF119 as a cell-cycle inhibitor. However, the present study used a novel and practical synthetic method to prepare a large quantity of HMBA.