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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesThe Underestimated Prevalence of Ureaplasma Infections: A Comprehensive Epidemiological Study in South Korea (2018-2020)Jae Eun Choi, Bo Kyeung Jung, Eun Ju Oh, Jae Kyung KimUreaplasma infections are frequently underestimated due to potential inaccuracies in data collection from symptomatic patients. This study aimed to accurately assess the prevalence of Ureaplasma Urealyticum (UU) and Ureaplasma Parvum (UP) infections among outpatients aged 0-70 years in South Korea between 2018 and 2020. A total of 59,381 clinical samples, including swabs and urine specimens, were collected and analyzed using … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 25 Mar 2024 · 6,137 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesAssociation Between Cancer Screening Results Using Single Nucleotide Polymorphism and Cancer Incidence Rate in Korean WomenKyung Bae Lee, Jae Kyung KimIn this study, we investigated the usefulness of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) testing in assessing cancer susceptibility in women by evaluating correlations between SNP testing results and cancer incidence rates. SNP testing was conducted on blood samples of women who underwent health examinations commissioned by medical institutions in the Republic of Korea in 2017 using real-time polymerase chain reaction with … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 25 Sep 2023 · 4,958 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesDiagnostic Potential of Inflammatory Biomarker Levels in the Serum of Patients with Hepatitis B Infection: A Retrospective StudyHyeokjun Yun, Bo Kyeung Jung, In Soo Rheem et al.This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic biomarker potential of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Procalcitonin (PCT) levels in the serum of individuals infected with the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). The patients were divided into two age groups: Younger (<60 years) and older (≥60 years). An Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) platform was employed for the serological analysis to quantify the biomarker levels. … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 10 Aug 2023 · 5,275 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesResponses of Neural Cells (U87) to HCoV-229E and HCoV-OC43 InfectionsEun Ju Oh, Jae-Sik Jeon, Qian-Wen Wang, Jae Kyung KimRespiratory viruses, such as Coronaviruses (CoVs), can be neuroinvasive and exacerbate neurological pathologies via their capacity for direct viral replication and/or by inducing excessive host immune responses in the Central Nervous System (CNS). HCoV-229E is a primary COVID-19 and HCoV-OC43 is a beta COVID-19 belonging to the same genus as SARS-CoV-2 and both can cause acute infections in glioblastoma, neuroblastoma, … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 8 Jun 2023 · 5,186 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesAge-Based Association of Glaucoma with the Prevalence of Diabetes and Hypertension at a National Hospital in SeoulSun Jung Lee, Tae Su Jang, Jae Kyung KimGlaucoma can have profound consequences on vision. Although diabetes and hypertension have been suggested as risk factors for glaucoma, their relevance in epidemiological studies remains controversial. Accordingly, we investigated whether diabetes and hypertension, as well as factors such as age and sex, affected the risk of glaucoma. From May 30, 2022, to June 24, 2022, 1152 patients were selected from … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 5 May 2023 · 5,270 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesEpidemiology and Detection of Bacterial Diarrhea Using Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction, Focusing on Campylobacter spp.Eun Ju Oh, Tae Su Jang, Jung Min Park, Jae Kyung KimThis study assessed the clinical characteristics, epidemiological trends, and changes associated with major pathogens causing gastrointestinal inflammation. We retrospectively analyzed the test results of hospitalized patients who were administered a mPCR test for diarrhea causing bacteria between June 2010 and December 2019 at the Cheonan Dankook University hospital in the Republic of Korea and identified clinical characteristics and epidemiological trends … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 27 Mar 2023 · 4,982 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesEarly Responses of Neural Cells (U87) to Particulate Matter Exposure: Cell Viability and Cytokine ConcentrationJae-Sik Jeon, Eun Ju Oh, Qian-Wen Wang, Jae Kyung KimParticulate Matter (PM) has a significant impact on human health and increases the risk of respiratory diseases. PM exposure is linked to various illnesses, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, neurological diseases, and pregnancy complications, and contributes to both mortality and morbidity globally. PM can also influence the autonomic nervous system. The evidence suggests that the likelihood of developing lung cancer continually … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 20 Feb 2023 · 5,451 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesHibiscus Flower Extract and Niacinamide Show Enhanced Whitening Effects in Mouse Melanoma Cells (B16F10)Jae Eun Choi, Tae Su Jang, Jung Min Park et al.Melanoma, a type of cancer that most often occurs on skin exposed to UV rays, is becoming increasingly common. Recent research has focused actively on using natural products. The goal of this study was to compare the melanin-inhibitory effects of Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) flower Extract (HE) and Niacinamide (NA), a functional ingredient with whitening effects, on melanoma cells. The … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 9 Feb 2023 · 7,232 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesSurveying for Users' Pattern and Preference of Waterfront Space, Daegu City, South KoreaKi-Bum Park, Youngmin Seo, Seunghyun Kim, Sungwon KimThis research conducts one-to-one survey in respect of the users' state for the Suseong Pond, Sincheon and Palgeocheon, which have different characteristics of Daegu City, South Korea. From the research results, it is found that the Suseong Pond has many facilities to enjoy such as cafe, restaurant, amusement park, small boat etc. The facilities are highly used by young adult … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 11 · 17 Nov 2016 · 7,479 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesEnhancement of in Vitro Rooting By Gelling Agents and Activated Charcoal in Rehmannia Glutinosa L.Aye Aye Thwe, Hyun Ho Kim, Haeng Hoon Kim, Sang Un ParkPlant tissue culture has proven to be commercially important for the replication of various plants species, including medicinal and ornamental plants. This technique has been used extensively in research for applications in agriculture and forestry. This study examines the effect of activated charcoal and the relative effectiveness of Gelrite compared to Phytagar. The number of roots per explant (8.2) and … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 2 · 12 Jun 2015 · 7,106 accessesView PDFCite