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Prostaglandin D2 and TH2 Inflammation in the Pathogenesis of Bronchial Asthma
Masafumi Arima, Takeshi Fukuda
Korean J Intern Med. 2011;26(1):8-18. Published online March 2, 2011
Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) is a major prostanoid, produced mainly by mast cells, in allergic diseases, including bronchial asthma. PGD2-induced vasodilatation and increased permeability are well-known classical effects that may be involved in allergic inflammation. R..
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Original Article
The Effect of Early Insulin Therapy on Pancreatic β-Cell Function and Long-Term Glycemic Control in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Suk Chon, Seungjoon Oh, Sung Woon Kim, Jin-Woo Kim, Young Seol Kim, Jeong-taek Woo
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):273-281. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsBased on the results of well designed clinical studies, intensive insulin therapy has been established to improve glycemic control in newly diagnosed diabetes. However, discrepancies exist between the findings of clinical trials and experiences in general pract..
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Bone Marrow T Cells are Superior to Splenic T Cells to Induce Chimeric Conversion After Non-Myeloablative Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hyun-Sil Park, Seok-Goo Cho, Min-Jung Park, So-Youn Min, Hong-Seok Chang, Hee-Je Kim, Seok Lee, Chang-Ki Min, Jong-Wook Lee, Woo-Sung Min, Chun-Choo Kim, Ho-Youn Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(3):252-262. Published online August 26, 2009
Background/AimsThe bone marrow functions not only as the primary B-lymphocyte-producing organ but also as a secondary lymphoid organ for CD4 and CD8 cell responses and a site of preferential homing and persistence for memory T cells. Bone marrow T (BM-T) cells are distinguishe..
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Cilostazol Protects Endothelial Cells Against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Apoptosis Through ERK1/2- and P38 MAPK-Dependent Pathways
Jong-Hoon Lim, Jae-Suk Woo, Yung-Woo Shin
Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(2):113-122. Published online June 8, 2009
Background/AimsWe examined the effects of cilostazol on mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) activity and its relationship with cilostazol-mediated protection against apoptosis in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated endothelial cells. MethodsHum..
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Effects of dehydroepiandrosterone on Th2 cytokine production in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from asthmatics
Inseon S. Choi, Yong Cui, Young-Ah Koh, Hyun-Chul Lee, Yong-Bum Cho, Young-Ho Won
Korean J Intern Med. 2008;23(4):176-181. Published online December 30, 2008
Background/AimsThe androgen dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) attenuates allergic inflammatory airway reactions by down-regulating the Th2 response in mice. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether DHEA suppresses Th2 cytokine production in cultured peripheral blood m..
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