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Open AccessDetection of Cyclic Imines (CIs) Toxins in Whole Body of Shellfishes: First Monitoring Report of CIs in South Korea Shellfishes
Cyclic imines (CIs) produced by microalgal species that accumulate in the food chains of marine organisms are novel biotoxins that do not belong to the classic group of marine biotoxins. In the past, CIs were ...
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Open AccessInfluenza viral matrix 1 protein aggravates viral pathogenicity by inducing TLR4-mediated reactive oxygen species production and apoptotic cell death
Influenza virus is one of the most challenging viruses threating human health. Since infection with influenza virus triggers inflammatory responses and induces cell death, the molecular and cellular mechanisms...
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Open AccessFinite element analysis on dynamic behavior of sheet pile quay wall dredged and improved seaside subsoil using cement deep mixing
Sheet pile wall structures are commonly applied in coastal projects, particularly for the quay wall. This structural type normally is used in places where the ground has a low bearing capacity and is easily pe...
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Extracellular nucleoprotein exacerbates influenza virus pathogenesis by activating Toll-like receptor 4 and the NLRP3 inflammasome
Host immune responses, such as those initiated by pattern recognition receptor (PRR) activation, are important for viral clearance and pathogenesis. However, little is known about the interactions of viral pro...
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Open AccessSerum leptin level and incidence of CKD: a longitudinal study of adult enrolled in the Korean genome and epidemiology study(KoGES)
Chronic kidney disease(CKD) is a major public health issue and is highly prevalent in the general population. Leptin is an adipose tissue-derived endocrine factor that has been associated with several metaboli...
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Open AccessEvaluation of erosion characteristics of soils using the pinhole test
This paper investigates the erosion characteristics of soils using the pinhole test. The tests were conducted with two undisturbed clay samples and five disturbed sandy soil samples. Based on the pinhole test ...
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Open AccessElevated levels of urine isocitrate, hydroxymethylglutarate, and formiminoglutamate are associated with arterial stiffness in Korean adults
Recent evidence suggests that cellular perturbations play an important role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, we analyzed the association between the levels of urinary metabolites and ...
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Open AccessNumerical analysis of static behavior of caisson-type quay wall deepened by grouting rubble-mound
Caisson type gravity quay wall is a common structure used in the coastal regions. However, many of the existing quay walls constructed in the past are becoming obsolete. Therefore, the main goal of this study ...
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Open AccessPeriodontitis is associated with an increased risk for proximal colorectal neoplasms
Interval colorectal cancers detected after colonoscopy are known to be highly associated with proximal colorectal neoplasms (CRNs). This cross-sectional study investigated whether periodontitis could be a risk...
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Open AccessBowel preparation for colonoscopy may decrease the levels of testosterone in Korean men
Although colonoscopy is commonly conducted for medical check-ups in Korea, investigations for the influence of bowel preparation on various health conditions are insufficient. This cross-sectional study invest...
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Open AccessGliotoxin from the marine fungus Aspergillus fumigatus induces apoptosis in HT1080 fibrosarcoma cells by downregulating NF-κB
Gliotoxin has been recognized as an immunosuppressive agent for a long time. Recently, it was reported to have antitumor properties. However, the mechanisms by which it inhibits tumors remain unclear. Here, we...
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Open AccessStudies on compressive strength of sand stabilized by alkali-activated ground bottom ash and cured at the ambient conditions
Bottom ash is a by-product generated during the coal combustion of thermal power plant. Bottom ash-based geopolymer has been reported as a promising substitute of cement in concrete.
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Open AccessEngineering properties of controlled low strength material (CLSM) incorporating red mud
Controlled low strength materials (CLSM), known as flow able fill is used as a replacement of compacted soil in cases where the application of the latter is difficult or impossible. The low mechanical requirem...
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Open AccessImprovement of engineering properties of pond ash based CLSM with cementless binder and artificial aggregates made of bauxite residue
Controlled low strength material (CLSM), known as flow able fill is used as a replacement of compacted soil in cases where the application of the latter is difficult or impossible. The low mechanical requireme...
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Open AccessAntitumor immunity induced by tumor cells engineered to express a membrane-bound form of IL-2
Transduction of cytokine gene into tumor cells is a promising method of tumor therapy, but the value is limited by accompanying side effects. To focus antitumor immune response to tumor antigen-specific CTL, w...
