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    CT arthrography visualizes tissue growth of osteochondral defects of the talus after microfracture

    Little is known about the arthroscopic or radiographic outcomes after arthroscopic microfracture of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs). The purpose of this study was to investigate tissue growth after a...

    Hong-Geun Jung, Na-Ra Kim, Ji-Young Jeon… in Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthros… (2018)

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    Subtalar instability: imaging features of subtalar ligaments on 3D isotropic ankle MRI

    MRI analysis of subtalar ligaments in the tarsal sinus has not been well performed. We retrospectively investigated the appearance of subtalar ligaments using 3D isotropic MRI and compared imaging findings of ...

    Tae Hyung Kim, Sung Gyu Moon, Hong-Geun Jung, Na Ra Kim in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2017)

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    Oral administration of Lactobacillus plantarum lysates attenuates the development of atopic dermatitis lesions in mouse models

    Lactobacillus plantarum is a well-documented probiotic that has been used in clinical trials for the regulation of the immune system and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. In this study, we ...

    Hangeun Kim, Hye Rim Kim, Na-Ra Kim, Bong Jun Jeong… in Journal of Microbiology (2015)

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    Multidirectional instability of the shoulder: rotator interval dimension and capsular laxity evaluation using MR arthrography

    To compare the rotator interval and capsular dimension as measured on MR arthrography between patients with clinically diagnosed multidirectional instability (MDI) and control subjects with no instability.

    Hui ** Lee, Na Ra Kim, Sung Gyu Moon, Sung Min Ko, **-Young Park in Skeletal Radiology (2013)

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    Lipoteichoic acid isolated from Lactobacillus plantarum suppresses LPS-mediated atherosclerotic plaque inflammation

    Chronic inflammation plays an important role in atherogenesis. Experimental studies have demonstrated the accumulation of monocytes/macrophages in atherosclerotic plaques caused by inflammation. Here, we repor...

    Joo Yun Kim, Hangeun Kim, Bong Jun Jung, Na-Ra Kim, Jeong Euy Park… in Molecules and Cells (2013)

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    Effects of epidural TNF-α inhibitor injection: analysis of the pathological changes in a rat model of chronic compression of the dorsal root ganglion

    To evaluate the efficacy of a single direct epidural injection of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α inhibitor to reduce the pathological changes in nerve fiber injuries in a rat model of chronic compression of the...

    Na Ra Kim, Joon Woo Lee, Su Ryoung Jun, In Joon Lee, So Dug Lim… in Skeletal Radiology (2012)

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    Acute coccydynia related to precoccygeal calcific tendinitis

    Symptomatic deposits of calcium hydroxyapatite have been reported in various sites other than the shoulders or hips. Sudden-onset coccydynia can lead to the discovery of calcific deposition in the precoccygeal...

    Sung Gyu Moon, Na Ra Kim, ** Woo Choi, Jeong Geun Yi in Skeletal Radiology (2012)

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    Differential gene expression profiles in human THP-1 monocytes treated with Lactobacillus plantarum or Staphylococcus aureus lipoteichoic acid

    The lipoteichoic acid (LTA) of Staphylococcus aureus (aLTA) and Lactobacillus plantarum (pLTA) engage the same toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) signaling pathway but exert different effects on innate immunity and infl...

    Ri-Zhong Zeng, Han Geun Kim, Na Ra Kim… in Journal of the Korean Society for Applied … (2011)

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    Cyst-like solid tumors of the musculoskeletal system: an analysis of ultrasound findings

    When evaluating superficial soft tissue masses with ultrasonography, it is not always clear whether the mass is cystic or solid. We reviewed sonograms of soft tissue masses, which were interpreted as cystic bu...

    Min Hee Lee, Na Ra Kim, Jeong Ah Ryu in Skeletal Radiology (2010)

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    Spreading epidural hematoma and deep subcutaneous edema: indirect MRI signs of posterior ligamentous complex injury in thoracolumbar burst fractures

    The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of a spreading epidural hematoma (SEH) and deep subcutaneous edema (DSE) as indirect signs of posterior ligamentous complex (PLC) injuries on MR i...

    Na Ra Kim, Sung Hwan Hong, Ja-Young Choi, Bong-Soon Chang… in Skeletal Radiology (2010)

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    Protein expression changes in human monocytic THP-1 cells treated with lipoteichoic acid from Lactobacillus plantarum and Staphylococcus aureus

    Lipoteichoic acid (LTA) from Staphylococcus aureus (aLTA) and from Lactobacillus plantarum LTA (pLTA) are both recognized by Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), but cause different stimulatory effects on the innate immu...

    Ri-Zhong Zeng, Han Geun Kim, Na Ra Kim, Hae Young Lee, Bong Jun Jung… in Molecules and Cells (2010)

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    Assessment of image quality and radiation dose in prospective ECG-triggered coronary CT angiography compared with retrospective ECG-gated coronary CT angiography

    We sought to determine the cut-off point of the average heart rate (HR) and HR differences in obtaining diagnostic image quality using prospective electrocardiographically-triggered (PT) coronary computed tomo...

    Sung Min Ko, Na Ra Kim, Dong Hun Kim… in The International Journal of Cardiovascula… (2010)

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    Imaging features suggestive of a conjoined nerve root on routine axial MRI

    The purpose of our study is to evaluate imaging features suggestive of a conjoined nerve root on routine axial MRI.

    Su ** Song, Joon Woo Lee, Ja-Young Choi, Sung Hwan Hong, Na Ra Kim… in Skeletal Radiology (2008)