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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesSex-Based and Age-Specific Trends in Gardnerella vaginalis Infection: An Epidemiological Study in Republic of Korea, 2018-2022Hyeok-Jin Kwon, Sun-Gyu Kim, Junmin Lee et al.Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are an important global public health issue caused by various pathogens. STI symptoms can manifest at different times, depending on the sex, age, and infection route. Here, we aimed to assess the occurrence of STIs in the Republic of Korea, explore associated global trends, and identify pathogens with high positivity rates to inform future health policies. … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 29 Jan 2026 · 1,928 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesHuman Papillomavirus Genotypes in the Korean Older Adult Population Running Head: HPV Genotypes in Korean Older AdultsJieun Hwang, Hee Seung Song et al.In older populations, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections are likely to reactivate owing to immunocompromised, thereby increasing the risk of cervical and other cancers. However, research on HPV infection in older adults is limited and data on the sex- and age-specific distribution of high-risk HPV types are lacking. Thus, to increase the level of evidence on the extension of cervical cancer … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 6 Dec 2024 · 5,007 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesAnalysis of the Utility of MPT64, Drug Susceptibility Testing and Tuberculosis/Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction for Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Efficiency Compared with Traditional CultureHo Keun Choi, Ga Yeon Kim, Tae Soung Kim, Jae Kyung KimDefining the molecular mechanisms underlying the dormant state of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is essential for developing more effective treatments for tuberculosis (TB) infection. We investigated the positivity and resistance rates of TB tests on 6,174 samples referred to a single hospital. Of these, 342 cases (5.5%) were confirmed as positive by acid-fast bacilli staining, 243 cases (71.1%) were detected as … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 5 Dec 2024 · 4,206 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesPrevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in Republic of Korea: Impacts of Sex, Age, and Testing MethodHyeok-Jin Kwon, Sun-Gyu Kim, Junmin Lee et al.The prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) is increasing globally, necessitating a quick and accurate diagnosis method for appropriate treatment selection. An analysis of venereal diseases conducted at U2Bio (Jangwon Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea) over a 2-year period showed that Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infection rates were related to sex, age, and specimen type. We … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 29 Oct 2024 · 5,018 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesIsolation Rate and Species Distribution of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria From 2014-2021Tae Soung Kim, Ga Yeon Kim, Young Ki Lee, Jae Kyung KimIn Korea, the incidence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections has decreased; however, the incidence of lung diseases attributed to Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) is increasing. This study aimed to elucidate the isolation rate and distribution of NTM recently isolated at a Korean test center. Respiratory samples for acid-fast bacilli culture collected between January 2014 and December 2021 at a test center in … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 13 Nov 2023 · 4,983 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesAnalysis of Interferon-Gamma Release Assay Results for Latent Tuberculosis Infection Diagnosis at a Referral Clinical Laboratory in South KoreaTae Soung Kim, Ga Yeon Kim, Young Ki Lee, Jae Kyung KimThe world health organization states that individuals with Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) are infected with Tuberculosis (TB) bacteria but do not show symptoms of active disease. However, they are at possibility of developing vigorous TB and potentially transmitting the illness to others. In 2018, South Korea reported a 14.8% positivity rate in LTBI screening, with higher rates observed among older … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 25 Oct 2023 · 6,033 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesIn vitro Antioxidant and Cytoprotective Potentials of Postbiotic ProbioMETA G55Xinyi Song, Ga Yeon Kim, Young Ki Lee, Jae Kyung KimStudies have demonstrated the favorable beneficial impact of probiotic metabolites on the skin. However, the use of postbiotics for skincare is a relatively new field despite their high safety and stability, which guarantee a longer shelf life. The postbiotic ProbioMETA G55(G55) is a skincare raw material, but none of the studies have evaluated the antioxidant capacity of G55 in skin … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 7 Aug 2023 · 4,953 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesAssessment of Thyroid Hormone Level Alterations in Hepatitis B-Positive Serum Using a Quantitative Immunofluorescence Assay: A Randomized Controlled TrialHyeokjun Yun, Bo Kyeung Jung et al.This retrospective study aimed to assess the differences in serum biomarker levels, specifically thyroid hormone (free T4 and Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone [TSH]) levels, according to the presence or absence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. Using a quantitative immunofluorescence assay, we analyzed serum samples from patients with confirmed HBV infection at Dankook University Hospital in Cheonan Province, Republic of Korea, between … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 31 Jul 2023 · 5,030 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesAnxiety-Focused Classification Using Smartphone-Based Gait Analysis and Deep Learning ModelsMinchan Kang, Gou-Sung Degbey, Hyunhwa Lee et al.Mood disorders, such as anxiety, significantly impact individual well-being and present challenges to healthcare systems globally. Traditional screening methods, including self-administered symptom questionnaires, provide valuable insights into symptoms but may miss dynamic fluctuations. This study explores the potential of smartphone inertial sensors and deep learning models for anxiety risk classification. Using gait data from 36 participants, collected via smartphone accelerometers … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 22, Issue 7 · 16 Jul 2026 · 821 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesEnhanced Antibacterial Activity of Blended Essential Oils against Staphylococcus Aureus and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus AureusMin-Gi Kwon, Ji-Hyuk Kang, Jae Kyung KimWe aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effects of four blended and four single essential oils on the gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing was performed using disk diffusion and broth microdilution methods according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute criteria. The blended essential oils exhibited more powerful antibacterial activity … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 16 Apr 2026 · 1,594 accessesView PDFCite