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Open AccessSubclinical interstitial lung damage in workers exposed to indium compounds
The present study was designed to determine whether there is a relationship between indium compound exposure and interstitial lung damage in workers employed at indium tin oxide manufacturing and reclaiming fa...
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Open AccessWork-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Korea and Japan: A Comparative Description
Work related Musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) is one of the most important problem in occupational health system of Korea and Japan, where the OHS system developed in similar socio-cultural environment. This s...
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Open AccessPrevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Antidiabetogenic and antioxidative effects of octaphlorethol a isolated from the brown algae Ishige foliacea in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice
The antidiabetogenic and antioxidative effects of octaphlorethol A (OPA) isolated from the brown algae Ishige foliacea in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic mice were analyzed. STZ-induced diabetic mice showed...
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2-Cyclopropylimino-3-Methyl-1,3-Thiazoline Hydrochloride Inhibits Microglial Activation by Suppression of Nuclear Factor-Kappa B and Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Signaling
The activation of microglia is crucially associated with the neurodegeneration observed in many neuroinflammatory pathologies, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Theref...
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2-Cyclopropylimino-3-methyl-1,3-thiazoline Hydrochloride Protects Against Beta-amyloid-induced Activation of the Apoptotic Cascade in Cultured Cortical Neurons
Aggregated β-amyloid, implicated in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), induces neurotoxicity by evoking a cascade of oxidative damage-dependent apoptosis in neurons. We investigated the molecular me...
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Open AccessBlood lead levels of Korean lead workers in 2003–2011
This study aimed to document the trend in blood lead levels in Korean lead workers from 2003 until 2011 and blood lead levels within each of the main industries.
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Open AccessA case of multiple myeloma in a poultry worker
Livestock breeders including poultry workers are exposed to various agricultural chemicals including pesticides and/or organic solvents. Multiple myeloma is a rare disease in Korea, and few reports have invest...
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Open AccessCarbon monoxide poisoning-induced cardiomyopathy from charcoal at a barbecue restaurant: a case report
Acute carbon monoxide poisoning has important clinical value because it can cause severe adverse cardiovascular effects and sudden death. Acute carbon monoxide poisoning due to charcoal is well reported worldw...
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Open AccessReproductive disorders among cosmetologists and hairdressers: a meta-analysis
Occupational risks for reproductive disorders among hairdressers and cosmetologists have been examined in numerous epidemiological studies, although the results of those studies have been inconsistent. Theref...
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Anti-inflammatory Effects of Galactose-Taurine Sodium Salt: A Taurine Derivate in Zebrafish In Vivo Model
Taurine, the plentiful amino acids in mammalian cells exerts various biological activities including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Inflammation can cause several diseases such as cancer, heart dis...
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Xylose-Taurine Reduced Suppresses the Inflammatory Responses in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated Raw264.7 Macrophages
Here, the anti-inflammatory effect of Xylose-Taurine reduced (X-T-R), a taurine derivate was investigated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. X-T-R reduced the generations of nitric oxide (...
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Anti-inflammatory Effects of Galactose-Taurine Sodium Salt in LPS-Activated RAW 264.7 Cells
In this study, we synthesized Galactose-Taurine sodium salt (G-T) as a functional food ingredient to enhance biological activities of taurine. Also, anti-inflammatory effects of G-T were investigated in lipopo...
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Protective Effects of Xylose-Taurine Reduced against Damages Caused by Oxidative Stress in Zebrafish Embryos In Vivo Model
The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is useful and convenient vertebrate models in various studies in human disease and drug discovery. In this present study, we first evaluated whether Xylose-Taurine reduced (X-T-R), a t...
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Radio-Protective Effects of Octopus ocellatus Meat Consisted of a Plentiful Taurine Against Damages Caused by Gamma Ray Irradiation
Gamma ray irradiation causes immune suppressive responses by inducing oxidative stress such as reduction of cell viability and damages in immune cells. In this present study, we investigated whether Octopus ocell...
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Protective Effects of An Enzymatic Hydrolysate from Octopus ocellatus Meat against Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Oxidative Stress in Chang Liver Cells and Zebrafish Embryo
Octopus ocellatus, a marine cephalopod distributed in the coast of South Korea, China, Japan and tropical sea, contains high amounts of taurine. In this study, an enzymatic hydrolysate obtained from O. ocellatus
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Protective Effects of An Water Extracts Prepared from Loliolus beka Gray Meat Against H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress in Chang Liver Cells and Zebrafish Embryo Model
In this study, we first evaluated protective effects of Loliolus beka in a human liver cell line and zebrafish embryo model with its anti-oxidant activity. First, we prepared the water extract from L. beka meat (...
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Open AccessThe First Evaluation of Workers’ General Health Examination in Korea
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Open AccessEffectiveness of workers’ general health examination in Korea by health examination period and compliance: retrospective cohort study using nationwide data
Our study evaluated the effectiveness of the Workers’ General Health Examination by health examination period and compliance.
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Open AccessPractice status of specialized agencies for occupational health management of small- to medium-size enterprises and the factors improving their performance: a cross-sectional survey study
We examined the current status of specialized agencies for occupational health management (SAs) and their workforce. Furthermore, we aimed to clarify the current practice status of SA healthcare professionals ...
