Hye-kyoung Jang

Directionally oriented peptide layers 1000 angstroms thick were constructed by polymerization on gold and indium-tin-oxide glass. A key feature is the use of an appropriately functionalized surface on which the initiation sites for polymerization are spaced at distances consistent with the helical diameter of the peptide. Completely helical polyalanine and polyphenylalanine layers have been constructed. The helicity of the polyalanine layer was completely retained after heating at 180 degrees C

OBJECTIVE: Even after successful Kasai portoenterostomy, progressive hepatic fibrosis in postoperative patients with biliary atresia (BA) can be associated with portal hypertension and esophageal or gastric varices. Therefore, early diagnosis and close follow-up of varices are important. We investigated the correlation between the liver stiffness scores measured by FibroScan and the presence of esophageal or gastric varices to examine the usefulness of FibroScan as a preendoscopic screening test

We achieved excellent outcomes by using a donor exchange program as an option to reduce the donor organ shortage. However, the exchange donor program has no added benefit for blood-type O recipients.

PURPOSE: The laparoscopic surgery for a choledochal cyst in children is technically challenging because of its high degree of complexity despite its possibility. In an attempt to overcome this laparoscopic weakness and to facilitate the difficult steps in the minimally invasive surgery for choledochal cyst resection in children, we have performed the robot-assisted resection of the choledochal cyst. The aim of this study is to report lessons and tips obtained from our experience of the robot-ass

We evaluated the biodistribution, pharmacokinetics, and generation of catabolites of an 18F- and 125I-labeled anti-Tac disulfide-stabilized Fv fragment (dsFv) in tumor-bearing nude mice. This dsFv is genetically engineered from a murine monoclonal antibody that recognizes the alpha subunit of the interleukin 2 (IL-2 alpha) receptor. Labeling was performed with 18F using N-succinimidyl 4-([18F]fluoromethyl)benzoate or with 125I using the Iodo-Gen method. The immunoreactivities of the radiolabeled

We aimed to describe abnormal platelet morphology and its clinical significance in infants who were diagnosed with arthrogryposis renal dysfunction and cholestasis (ARC) syndrome. We collected all of the cases of ARC syndrome referred to a single pediatric referral center. In all patients, platelet counts and analysis of platelet morphology were performed with peripheral blood smear specimens. Electron microscopy images were obtained to examine the ultrastructure of the platelets. Over the 12-ye

As if with a razor, single polypeptide chains that extend significantly above the bulk layer of polypeptides can be shaved off with ala-nine and leucine aminopeptidases. In the preparation of tightly packed layers of helical peptides, the lengths of the peptide chains cannot be controlled; with the enzymatic grooming process described here subsequent smoothing is possible, which is important for potential applications of these layers as waveguide materials.

Abstract A large number of criterion must be met for a material to be of practical value in the development of wave guide optical switches. We have taken the approach that optimal and permanent orientation is of prime importance. We have addressed the question of alignment by developing techniques for the polymerization of aminoacids to form vertically oriented helices on gold surfaces. Using this approach, we have been able to grow layers of alanine, methylalanine (ethylglycine), leucine, and p

The survival of patients with esophageal atresia has improved over the years and the rate of anastomotic leakage has been significantly reduced. However, overall morbidities related to surgical treatment of esophageal atresia still exists with high incidence.