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Rheumatology / Original Article
Predictive factors of radiographic progression in ankylosing spondylitis
Hyungjin Kim, Jaejoon Lee, Joong Kyong Ahn, Jiwon Hwang, Eun-Jung Park, Hyemin Jeong, Hoon-Suk Cha, Eun-Mi Koh
Korean J Intern Med. 2015;30(3):391-397. Published online April 29, 2015
Background/Aims: The course of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is rather variable, and the factors that predict radiographic progression remain largely obscure. In this study, we tried to determine the clinical factors and laboratory measures that are useful in predicting the radiographic progression of..
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Cardiology / Original Article
Interleukin-33, matrix metalloproteinase-9, and tissue ınhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 in myocardial infarction
Savas Guzel, Ozden Serin, Eda Celik Guzel, Banu Buyuk, Güzin Yılmaz, Guvenc Güvenen
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(2):165-173. Published online February 27, 2013
Background/AimsAcute coronary syndrome (ACS) is characterized by increased inflammatory processes and endothelial activation. We investigated the association between ACS and inflammatory mediators and matrix-degrading enzymes. MethodsWe prospect..
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Original Article
Interleukin-6 -634 C/G and -174 G/C Polymorphisms in Korean Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Jung-Hwa Ryu, Seung-Jung Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(3):327-337. Published online September 1, 2012
Background/AimsChronic inflammatory status is a possible risk factor for vascular access dysfunction in hemodialysis (HD) patients, but susceptibility differences appear among individuals. Interleukin (IL)-6 is a well-known inflammatory cytokine with various polymorphisms. We ..
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Original Article
Pretreatment with Darbepoetin Attenuates Renal Injury in a Rat Model of Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity
Dae Eun Choi, Jin Young Jeong, Beom Jin Lim, Kang Wook Lee, Young-Tai Shin, Ki-Ryang Na
Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(3):238-246. Published online August 26, 2009
Background/AimsDarbepoetin alfa (DPO) exhibits comparable renoprotective effects to erythropoietin (EPO) in several animal models of acute renal injury. We examined whether DPO also attenuated renal injury in a rat model of cisplatin nephrotoxicity. Method..
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Original Article
The investigation of macrophage infiltration in the early phase of ischemic acute renal failure in mice
Soo-Jeong Yu, Dong-Jin Oh, Suk-Hee Yu
Korean J Intern Med. 2008;23(2):64-71. Published online June 20, 2008
Background/AimsInflammation plays a key role in ischemic acute renal failure (ARF). The present study investigated the infiltration of macrophages in the early phase of ischemic ARF in mice. MethodsIschemic ARF was induced by ..
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