Publications by authors named "Sangkyu Lee"

Sexual desire is a complex construct with important implications for sexual functioning and well-being. In this research, we translated the Sexual Desire Inventory (SDI-2), a widely used scale for assessing sexual (desire), into 25 languages from English and used data from the International Sex Survey (ISS) to (a) investigate its psychometric properties (i.e.

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Efficient sucrose transport and metabolism are vital for seed and pollen development in plants. Cell wall invertases (CINs) hydrolyze sucrose into glucose and fructose, maintaining a sucrose gradient in the apoplast of sink tissues. In rice, two CIN isoforms, OsCIN1 and OsCIN2, were identified as being specifically expressed in the anthers but not in pollen.

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Background/aim: Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer, accounting for approximately 75% of kidney cancers. The objective of this study was to identify novel progression markers for ccRCC based on proteomics, with the goal of stage determination and early diagnosis of kidney cancer patients.

Materials And Methods: We performed quantitative global proteomics coupled with Stable Isotope Labeling by Amino Acids in Cell Culture (SILAC) and high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry on kidney-derived cells, including HEK-293, 786-O (primary ccRCC), and Caki-1 (metastatic ccRCC) cells, to investigate the novel progression factors of ccRCC.

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  • Synapses are crucial for neurotransmission and play important roles in brain information processing and storage, but their full range of functions is still being explored.
  • The use of genetically encoded fluorescent tools has improved our understanding of synaptic structures, though developing effective methods to visualize and manipulate them is still a challenge.
  • This overview categorizes and compares current synapse labeling techniques, discusses their pros and cons, and suggests possible improvements for better studying synaptic functions and related disorders.
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Objective: The abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines has been a major issue addressed as a serious public health problem worldwide. This study explored factors contributing to substance abuse in Korea by examining the status of substance abuse among Korean adults and evaluating their knowledge, attitudes, and intentions toward substance abuse.

Methods: Data were collected online from a sample of participants 19 years old or older from May 20 to June 1, 2020 (n=1,020).

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The unfolded protein response (UPR) is a crucial cellular mechanism for maintaining protein folding homeostasis during endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. In this study, the role of IRE1, a key component of the UPR, was investigated in protein translation regulation under ER stress conditions in Arabidopsis. We discovered that the loss of IRE1A and IRE1B leads to diminished protein translation, indicating a significant role for IRE1 in this process.

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The UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Model and the various psychometric instruments developed and validated based on this model are well established in clinical and research settings. However, evidence regarding the psychometric validity, reliability, and equivalence across multiple countries of residence, languages, or gender identities, including gender-diverse individuals, is lacking to date. Using data from the International Sex Survey ( = 82,243), confirmatory factor analyses and measurement invariance analyses were performed on the preestablished five-factor structure of the 20-item short version of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale to examine whether (a) psychometric validity and reliability and (b) psychometric equivalence hold across 34 country-of-residence-related, 22 language-related, and three gender-identity-related groups.

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  • - Recent advancements in single-cell proteomics have improved key challenges like throughput and sample recovery, using nanoscale sample handling techniques.
  • - The study developed a new mass spectrometry method that allows for effective single-cell analysis without needing extra equipment, utilizing a specific detergent and catalyst for cell lysis and labeling.
  • - This novel method was successfully applied to examine the proteome changes in hormone-sensitive prostate cells transitioning to castration-resistant prostate cancer, enabling high sensitivity and efficiency in analyzing limited samples.
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Advanced transfer printing technologies have enabled the fabrication of high-performance flexible and stretchable devices, revolutionizing many research fields including soft electronics, optoelectronics, bioelectronics and energy devices. Despite previous innovations, challenges remain, such as safety concerns due to toxic chemicals, the expensive equipment, film damage during the transfer process and difficulty in high-temperature processing. Thus a new transfer printing process is needed for the commercialization of high-performance soft electronic devices.

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In patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a lower level of cognitive function is associated with a higher likelihood of progression to dementia. In addition, gait disturbances and structural changes on brain MRI scans reflect cognitive levels. Therefore, we aimed to classify MCI based on cognitive level using gait parameters and brain MRI data.

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Social Network Analysis (SNA) provides a dynamic framework for examining interactions and connections within networks, elucidating how these relationships impact behaviors and outcomes. This study targeted small residential communities in Gangwon State, South Korea, to explore network formation theories and derive strategies for enhancing health promotion services in rural communities. Conducted in 12 small residential areas, the survey led to a network categorization model distinguishing networks as formal, informal, or non-existent.

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Background: The three-item Sexual Distress Scale (SDS-3) has been frequently used to assess distress related to sexuality in public health surveys and research on sexual wellbeing. However, its psychometric properties and measurement invariance across cultural, gender and sexual subgroups have not yet been examined. This multinational study aimed to validate the SDS-3 and test its psychometric properties, including measurement invariance across language, country, gender identity, and sexual orientation groups.

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Stretchable bioelectronics has notably contributed to the advancement of continuous health monitoring and point-of-care type health care. However, microscale nonconformal contact and locally dehydrated interface limit performance, especially in dynamic environments. Therefore, hydrogels can be a promising interfacial material for the stretchable bioelectronics due to their unique advantages including tissue-like softness, water-rich property, and biocompatibility.

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Histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACis) are important drugs for cancer therapy, but the indistinct resistant mechanisms of solid tumor therapy greatly limit their clinical application. In this study we conducted HDACi-perturbated proteomics and phosphoproteomics analyses in HDACi-sensitive and -resistant cell lines using a tandem mass tag (TMT)-based quantitative proteomic strategy. We found that the ribosome biogenesis proteins MRTO4, PES1, WDR74 and NOP16 vital to tumorigenesis might regulate the tumor sensitivity to HDACi.

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Objective: : Insomnia is associated with elevated high-frequency electroencephalogram power in the waking state. Although affective symptoms (e.g.

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Background: Depression and anxiety are among the most prevalent mental health issues experienced worldwide. However, whereas cross-cultural studies utilize psychometrically valid and reliable scales, fewer can meaningfully compare these conditions across different groups. To address this gap, the current study aimed to psychometrically assess the Brief Symptomatology Index (BSI) in 42 countries.

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  • Adipose tissue lipolysis, the breakdown of fat, is controlled by a signaling pathway involving cAMP and protein kinase A (PKA), which targets a protein called PAK4 for degradation.
  • Mice with higher levels of PAK4 in their fat tissue show reduced fat breakdown and increased obesity, while mice lacking PAK4 or treated with a PAK4 inhibitor lose weight and improve insulin sensitivity.
  • PAK4 interferes with lipolysis by phosphorylating and inhibiting the action of key proteins (FABP4 and HSL) involved in fat metabolism, with elevated PAK4 levels linked to obesity in humans, suggesting that targeting PAK4 could be a potential obesity treatment.
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The casein kinase 2 (CK2) complex has garnered extensive attention over the past decades as a potential therapeutic target for diverse human diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and obesity, due to its pivotal roles in eukaryotic growth, differentiation, and metabolic homeostasis. While CK2 is also considered a promising antifungal target, its role in fungal pathogens remains unexplored. In this study, we investigated the functions and regulatory mechanisms of the CK2 complex in , a major cause of fungal meningitis.

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  • The study presents 'SynapShot,' a new method for observing the structural dynamics of synapses in real time by using dimerization-dependent fluorescent proteins (ddFPs) alongside engineered synaptic adhesion molecules.
  • This method overcomes the limitations of current techniques that are restricted by the irreversible binding of split fluorescent proteins, enabling the visualization of reversible changes in synaptic contacts.
  • SynapShot can simultaneously visualize two types of synapses and works well with optogenetic techniques, making it useful for studying synaptic behavior in live mouse brains during various behavioral activities.
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Objective: We analyzed adult ADHD symptoms in a cross-cultural context, including investigating the occurrence and potential correlates of adult ADHD and psychometric examination of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) Screener.

Method: Our analysis is based on a large-scale research project involving 42 countries =72,627, 57% =32.84; =12.

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Background: Personalization is considered an important principle in virtual reality (VR) exposure therapy. We aimed to identify whether personalized VR exposure could provoke increased anxiety in patients with panic disorder and agoraphobia as it is considered the first step in successful treatment for anxiety.

Methods: We performed a double-arm, one-day preliminary study among 28 patients with panic disorder and agoraphobia.

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Purpose: Adolescent self-harm is a public health problem. Research suggests a link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and self-destructive behaviors. Few studies, however, have examined the effects of ACEs on self-harm among Asian adolescents.

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