Publications by authors named "Min Soo Kim"

Background/objectives: Lifitegrast is an effective treatment for dry eye disease, reducing inflammation and improving the ocular surface condition. Owing to its high sensitivity to oxidation and hydrolysis, formulation studies are required to maintain the physicochemical stability of lifitegrast. This study aimed to overcome the instability of lifitegrast by developing a more stable eyedrop formulation by using citric acid and tromethamine to prevent the degradation of lifitegrast.

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Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) has emerged as a therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease (AD) due to its involvement in the synthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in reactive astrocytes, which inhibits neuronal activity. Suffruticosol B (Suf-B), isolated from Paeonia lactiflora, is one of the resveratrol oligomers. Although resveratrol oligomers have demonstrated neuroprotective effects, it remains unexplored whether Suf-B exerts therapeutic effects on AD by targeting MAO-B.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Uncaria rhynchophylla (UR) is recognized for its therapeutic applications in treating hypertension and inflammation. However, the specific molecular mechanisms how UR and its bioactive constituents modulate inflammatory pathways remain unknown. This study investigates the effects of UR extract and its constituent, hirsuteine (HST), on TRPV1 channel modulation which is related to hypertension and inflammation.

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Lignin, an abundant natural resource, has not been effectively utilized. In this study, the functionality of lignin was enhanced through amination to produce amine-crosslinked lignin, and its adsorption behavior toward cationic and anionic dyes was investigated. Chemical structure analysis confirmed the successful introduction of amine groups, thereby improving the molecular weight and thermal stability of the optimized amine-crosslinked lignin.

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Organic photodetectors (OPDs) have received considerable attention owing to their superior absorption coefficient and tunable bandgap. The introduction of bulk-heterojunction (BHJ) structure aims to maximize charge generation, however, its response speed is constrained by the random distribution of donor and acceptor. Herein, a multiple-active layer design consisting of a single acceptor layer and a bulk-heterojunction layer (A/BHJ structure) is introduced, which combines the benefits of both the planar junction and the BHJ, improving photo-sensing.

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Lack of Factor VIII (FVIII) concentrates is one of limiting factors for Hemophilia A prophylaxis in resource-limited countries. Rondaptivon pegol (BT200) is a pegylated aptamer and has been shown to elevate the level of von Willebrand Factor (VWF) and FVIII in previous studies. A population pharmacokinetic model for BT200 was built and linked to the kinetic models of VWF and FVIII based on reasonable assumptions.

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In this study, a conductive patch for a flexible organic optoelectronic device is proposed and implemented using a poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrenesulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) polymer electrode based on a transfer process to achieve its high conductivity with an efficient conductive pathway. This PEDOT-dominant surface is induced by phase inversion during the transfer process owing to the solvent affinity of the PSS phase. The PEDOT:PSS patch formed by the transfer process minimizes the power loss in a flexible optoelectronic device due to the improved charge collection and suppressed leakage current responses.

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Considering the severity of global environmental issues, biomass-derived products have received significant attention as alternatives to foster sustainability and eco-friendliness. The use of metal nanoparticle catalysts for dye decomposition is emerging as a promising approach for environmentally friendly dye removal. In this study, an aminosilane-modified lignin (AML)/silver nanoparticle (AgNP) composite was fabricated and used as a hydrogenation catalyst.

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Glioblastoma (GBM) is a highly aggressive and deadly brain cancer. Temozolomide (TMZ) is the standard chemotherapeutic agent for GBM, but the majority of patients experience recurrence and invasion of tumor cells. We investigated whether TMZ treatment of GBM cells regulates matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which have the main function to promote tumor cell invasion.

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Objectives: Although the medical field has made significant progress, there has been little improvement in the survival rate of patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAAs). We implemented a protocol consisting of five strategies in the management of rAAA patients who underwent open repair surgery.

Methods: The protocol comprised the following strategies: intentional hypotension <70 mmHg, lung first and kidney last policy (restricted fluid resuscitation and permissive oligoanuria), immediate postoperative extubation, free-water intake with active ambulation, and open abdomen with the routine second-look operation.

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  • Kraft lignin (KL) can be transformed into iminated lignin (IL) by adding primary amine lignin to salicylaldehyde, resulting in enhanced material properties.
  • The synthesis process was characterized through various analytical techniques, confirming a nitrogen content of 3.32% and significant antioxidant activity comparable to commercial antioxidants.
  • Iminated lignin (IL-6) demonstrated strong lead-ion adsorption capabilities, being 3.2 times more effective than KL, making it a valuable resource for eco-friendly materials.
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: Extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) is associated with high mortality and an increased incidence of poor neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants. In this study, we aimed to compare the Intergrowth-21 (IG-21) and Fenton charts in predicting long-term neurodevelopmental and anthropometric outcomes of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. : Data were collected from 2649 VLBW infants registered in the Korean Neonatal Network born between 24 and 31 weeks of gestational age from January 2013 to December 2017.

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Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), often have concomitant mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. Therefore, a bidirectional approach involving the gut and brain axes is necessary for the prevention and treatment thereof. In this study, we explored the potential of Poncirus trifoliata extract (PT), traditionally known for its neuroprotective effects against gastrointestinal diseases, as a natural treatment agent for IBD in a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis model.

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Fusion of the fragment crystallizable (Fc) to protein therapeutics is commonly used to extend the circulation time by enhancing neonatal Fc-receptor (FcRn)-mediated endosomal recycling and slowing renal clearance. This study applied kinetic modeling to gain insights into the cellular processing contributing to the observed pharmacokinetic (PK) differences between the novel recombinant ADAMTS13 fragment (MDTCS) and its Fc-fusion protein (MDTCS-Fc). For MDTCS and MDTCS-Fc, their plasma PK profiles were obtained at two dose levels following intravenous administration of the respective proteins to mice.

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The SARS-CoV-2 caused COVID-19 pandemic has posed a global health hazard. While some vaccines have been developed, protection against viral infection is not perfect because of the urgent approval process and the emergence of mutant SARS-CoV-2 variants. Here, we employed UDCA as an FXR antagonist to regulate ACE2 expression, which is one of the key pathways activated by SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infection.

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This study investigated the carbonate system and air-sea CO exchange in the inshore waters along South Korea's western coastline in 2020. Overlooking these waters might introduce significant errors in estimating air-sea CO fluxes of the southeastern Yellow Sea, given their interaction with land, offshore regions, and sediments. During periods other than summer, seasonal variations in seawater CO partial pressure (pCO) could be generally explained by thermal effects.

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Purpose: The results of medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) according to age is inconclusive. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes and failure of MOWHTO in patients < 55 years and > 65 years.

Methods: Consecutive patients who underwent MOWHTO from July 2009 to August 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.

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Bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract produce amino acid bile acid amidates that can affect host-mediated metabolic processes; however, the bacterial gene(s) responsible for their production remain unknown. Herein, we report that bile salt hydrolase (BSH) possesses dual functions in bile acid metabolism. Specifically, we identified a previously unknown role for BSH as an amine N-acyltransferase that conjugates amines to bile acids, thus forming bacterial bile acid amidates (BBAAs).

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  • Photoprotection is vital for preventing skin disease progression, yet awareness among patients with skin conditions is low; a study assessed this knowledge and behavior in South Korea.
  • The study involved 1,173 patients, revealing that females and younger individuals had significantly better knowledge of photoprotection than their counterparts, but many still displayed inadequate protective behaviors.
  • Results highlighted that males and patients with skin cancer exhibited the lowest knowledge and engagement in protective measures, suggesting a need for targeted educational initiatives.*
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: The older members of a population might experience unmet medical needs, despite desiring medical care due to activity limitations driven by their perception of aging. This study conducted a cross-sectional analysis of the association between perceived activity restriction (PAR) due to people's own perception of aging and unmet medical needs (UMN) in late middle-aged and older Koreans based on the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). : The 2016-2020 KNHANES was used to analyze a total of 2008 participants among groups aged 45 years or older by applying individual weights imposed from the raw data.

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  • This study developed an amorphous solid dispersion of bisacodyl, a poorly soluble drug, using hot-melt extrusion to improve its effectiveness.
  • Various analytical methods were employed to confirm the miscibility and interaction between bisacodyl and different polymers, with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) emerging as the best option due to its favorable properties.
  • The resulting HPMC-bisacodyl formulations showed significantly better therapeutic effects in rabbits with constipation compared to the un-solubilized version, demonstrating the successful application of pre-formulation strategies in enhancing drug solubility and efficacy.
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