Interrelation Between BMI, Dietary Habits, Self-Rated Health, and Body Image Perception Among Korean Adolescents: The Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey (2022).

Background/objectives: Adolescent obesity is highly likely to lead to adult obesity and is associated with dietary habits, subjective health, and body image perception. This study aimed to analyze the relationships between BMI, dietary habits, subjective health perception, and body image perception among Korean adolescents using data from the 18th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey conducted in 2022 to explore strategies for reducing adolescent obesity rates.

Methods: Data from 50,427 participants were analyzed, including BMI, seven lifestyle factors (intake frequencies of water, milk, fruit, soft drinks, vegetables, breakfast, and late-night snacks), and responses to one item each for subjective health perception and body image perception.

Investigation of scaffold manufacturing conditions for 3-dimensional culture of myogenic cell line derived from black sea bream ().

Culturing fish myogenic cells in vitro holds significant potential to revolutionize aquaculture practices and support sustainable food production. However, advancement in in vitro culture technologies for skeletal muscle-derived myogenic cells have predominantly focused on mammals, with limited studies on fish. Scaffold-based three-dimensional (3D) culture systems for fish myogenic cells remain underexplored, highlighting a critical research gap compared to mammalian systems.

The correlation between driving risk and visual attention when using smartphones while driving in novice drivers.

Although many countries restrict the use of smartphones while driving, smartphones are utilized in various ways as there are limits to enforcement. Accordingly, efforts are made to determine the risks of novice drivers with low safety awareness and higher risk. This study observed and analyzed changes in visual attention and driving risks according to the way smartphones are used while driving and the scientific relationship between the 2 variables.

Factors related to acute kidney injury after AngioJet rheolytic thrombectomy.

Background: AngioJet rheolytic thrombectomy is associated with a higher risk of acute kidney injury due to its potential for inducing mechanical harm and intravascular hemolysis. However, previous studies have focused on a single disease entity.

Purpose: To identify predictors associated with acute kidney injury after AngioJet rheolytic thrombectomy across a range of disease entities.

Anti-inflammatory effects of Gingerenone A through modulation of toll-like receptor signaling pathways.

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play a pivotal role in initiating immune responses, particularly in the context of inflammation. However, an excessive inflammation can detrimentally affect the immune homeostasis Thus, it is important to regulate TLR signaling pathways appropriately. Gingerenone A (GIA), a bioactive compound derived from ginger, has garnered significant attention due to its potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Enhancing the potential application of food-waste biochar as a sustainable bio-solid fuel: Analysis of post-treatment and combustion behavior.

Food-waste biochar holds significant potential as a bio-solid fuel for achieving carbon neutrality; however, its high content of sodium (Na), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), chlorine (Cl), and nitrogen, inhibits its potential use. This study explored the effects of post-treatment with ascorbic, acetic, citric, and iminodiacetic acids on the properties of food-waste biochar and volatile ionic substances to establish a foundation for assessing both the environmental impact and practical use of food waste. Post-treatment with organic acids achieved 92% Cl-removal efficiency and induced deformation of the functional groups of food-waste biochar surfaces, leading to the re-adsorption of alkali and alkaline earth metals.

Antiepileptic and Neuroprotective Effects of Root Extract on Trimethyltin-Induced Epilepsy and Neurodegeneration: and Analyses.

Background: root, cataloged as "" in the Korean Pharmacopeia, is rich in various anthraquinones known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Formulations containing are traditionally employed for treating neurological conditions. This study aimed to substantiate the antiepileptic and neuroprotective efficacy of root extract (RTE) against trimethyltin (TMT)-induced epileptic seizures and hippocampal neurodegeneration.

Identification of plastic-degrading bacteria in the human gut.

Environmental pollution caused by the excessive use of plastics has resulted in the inflow of microplastics into the human body. However, the effects of microplastics on the human gut microbiota still need to be better understood. To determine whether plastic-degrading bacteria exist in the human gut, we collected the feces of six human individuals, did enrichment cultures and screened for bacterial species with a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) or polypropylene (PP)-degrading activity using a micro-spray method.

Biochar Production and Demineralization Characteristics of Food Waste for Fuel Conversion.

The pyrolysis of food waste has high economic potential and produces several value-added products, such as gas, bio-oil, and biochar. In South Korea, biochar production from food waste is prohibited, because dioxins are generated during combustion caused by the chloride ions arising from the high salt content. This study is the first to examine the water quality and the applicability of food waste-based biochar as solid refuse fuel (SRF) based on a demineralization process.

Physicochemical and Structural Evidence that Isolated from the Gut of Waxworms ( Larvae) Biodegrades Polypropylene Efficiently In Vitro.

Unlabelled: Biodegradation of plastic waste using microorganisms has been proposed as one of the solutions to the increasing worldwide plastic waste. Polypropylene (PP) is the second most used plastic used in various industries, and it has been widely used in the production of personal protective equipment such as masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, biodegradation of PP becomes very important.

Analysis of facial vascular pattern characteristics in the Korean population.

Background: Facial erythema is a common problem among patients visiting dermatologists. However, data on the clinical characteristics of facial erythema in healthy people are lacking. We aimed to compare and analyze the severity and pattern of facial vascularity in healthy subjects based on their age and gender.

Psychological factors associated with COVID-19 related anxiety and depression in young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the corresponding lockdown have drastically changed our lives and led to high psychological distress and mental health problems. This study examined whether psychological factors such as loneliness, perfectionism, and health anxiety are associated with COVID-19 related anxiety and depression during the pandemic in young Korean adults, after controlling for various socio-demographic factors and early life stress.

Methods: A total of 189 participants (58.

Biodegradation of polyvinyl chloride by isolated from superworms ( larvae).

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the widely used plastic products worldwide, and its accumulation in the natural environment has become a major global issue with regard to the environment and biotic health. There is accordingly strong demand for the development of solutions and methods for environmental remediation. Degrading plastic waste using microorganisms is an effective and eco-friendly method.

Decoding the Roles of Amyloid-β (1-42)'s Key Oligomerization Domains toward Designing Epitope-Specific Aggregation Inhibitors.

Fibrillar amyloid aggregates are the pathological hallmarks of multiple neurodegenerative diseases. The amyloid-β (1-42) protein, in particular, is a major component of senile plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease and a primary target for disease treatment. Determining the essential domains of amyloid-β (1-42) that facilitate its oligomerization is critical for the development of aggregation inhibitors as potential therapeutic agents.

Proposal of facial pigmentary unit and facial hyperpigmentation type for Fitzpatrick skin types II-IV.

Background: Studies on facial hyperpigmentation across different facial units are limiting. We aimed to analyze melanin pigmentation images to observe facial pigmentary demarcation lines (FPDLs) and suggest facial hyperpigmentation types for normal individuals.

Materials And Methods: 3D facial melanin pigmentation images of 173 volunteers were obtained and analyzed for the presence of FPDLs.

Neuroprotective effect of Geijigadaehwang-tang against trimethyltin-induced hippocampal neurodegeneration: An in vitro and in vivo study.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Patients with dementia are diagnosed with deficiency patterns and interior patterns in traditional Chinese medicine due to decreased physical strength, mental atrophy including cognitive function, and decreased motor function in the gastrointestinal tract. Since "greater yin symptom" in Shanghanlun has been interpreted as interior, deficiency, and cold pattern in traditional Chinese medicine, it is necessary to determine whether Geijigadaehwang-tang (GDT) has therapeutic effects on neurodegenerative diseases and the underlying mechanism if it has such effects.

Aims Of The Study: Trimethyltin (TMT), a neurotoxic organotin compound, has been used to induce several neurodegenerative diseases, including epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease.

Triterpenoids from the leaves of var. with their anti-melanogenesis and anti-tyrosinase activities.

Excessive production of melanin causes various dermatological disorders including hyperpigmentation. To search for anti-melanogenesis candidates from natural products, we discovered that leaves of var. (OFA) suppressed melanin production.

Isobavachalcone suppresses the TRIF-dependent signaling pathway of Toll-like receptors.

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are integral membrane-bound receptors that are central to innate and adaptive immune responses. They are known to activate a cascade of downstream signals to induce the secretion of inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and type I interferons. Dysregulated activation of TLR signaling pathways can induce the activation of various transcription factors, such as nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF3).

Effects of demineralization on food waste biochar for co-firing: Behaviors of alkali and alkaline earth metals and chlorine.

A significant amount of chlorine, and alkali and alkaline earth metal (AAEM) in food waste has been a major limitation to the utilization of food waste as fuel. The present study aims to investigate the behavior of chlorine and AAEM in food waste biochar during pyrolysis, demineralization, and combustion. Food waste compost (FWC) and food waste feedstock (FWF) were selected as raw materials.

Identification and Functional Characterization of Two Noncoding RNAs Transcribed from Putative Active Enhancers in Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Enhancers have been conventionally perceived as -acting elements that provide binding sites for -acting factors. However, recent studies have shown that enhancers are transcribed and that these transcripts, called enhancer RNAs (eRNAs), have a regulatory function. Here, we identified putative eRNAs by profiling and determining the overlap between noncoding RNA expression loci and eRNA-associated histone marks such as H3K27ac and H3K4me1 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell lines.

Seed-Specific Expression of Produces Biologically Active Brassinosteroids Such as Castasterone and Brassinolide to Improve Grain Yield and Quality in Seeds of .

is a monocotyledonous model plant that contains castasterone (CS) but no brassinolide (BL) as the end product of brassinosteroids (BR) biosynthesis, indicating dysfunction of BL synthase, which catalyzes the conversion of CS to BL. To increase BR activity, () encoding BR 6-oxidase/BL synthase was introduced into with the seed-specific promoters , and . RT-PCR analysis and GUS activity revealed that was only expressed in the seeds of the transgenic plants , and .

Antioxidant Compounds, Kirenol and Methyl ent-16α, 17-dihydroxy-kauran-19-oate Bioactivity-Guided Isolated from Attenuates MITF-Mediated Melanogenesis via Inhibition of Intracellular ROS Production.

(Compositae), an annual herb indigenous to Korean mountainous regions and has been eaten as a food in Korea. This study investigated ABTS, DPPH and nitric oxide (NO) radical-scavenging activities, and melanin production and TYR inhibitory effects-guided fractionation to identify therapeutic phytochemicals from that can attenuate oxidation and melanogenesis in murine melanoma B16F10 cells. Nine compounds with inhibitory effects on melanin production, and TYR activity, and ABTS, DPPH, and NO radical scavenging activity were isolated from the 100% ethanol fraction from .