Yonsei University · Medicine
Professor Yong Jun Choi's research lab focuses on translational and clinical research in respiratory and metabolic diseases, with a strong emphasis on understanding the impact of underlying conditions on clinical outcomes in infectious diseases such as COVID-19. The lab investigates the pathophysiology of chronic lung diseases like asthma and COPD, particularly the role of comorbidities and muscle wasting (sarcopenia) in disease progression. Additionally, the lab explores biochemical and molecular mechanisms in food safety, including biogenic amine formation in fermented fish products, and contributes to oncology research through rare neurological manifestations of hematologic malignancies, such as neurolymphomatosis. The integration of clinical data, molecular biology, and translational research defines the lab’s multidisciplinary approach.
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Asthma led to poor outcomes of COVID-19; however, underlying asthma, use of asthma medication and asthma severity were not independent factors for poor clinical outcomes of COVID-19, generally.
ABSTRACT: The formation of biogenic amines in fish sauce made from fresh and temperature-abused (left at 35°C for 8 and 16 h) Indian anchovy (Stolephorus indicus) was investigated. Histamine, cadaverine, putrescine, and tyramine were the predominant biogenic amines found in anchovy left at 35°C for 16 h and its fish sauce product. Changes of biogenic amines were subtle during the course of fermentation at room temperature (RT) and at 40°C, suggesting that the main source of biogenic amines was a
Underlying diseases might be risk factors for poor prognosis in patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19); however, we still do not know whether these diseases are independent factors affecting prognosis, which type of underlying diseases are risk factors, and which type of clinical outcomes are affected. We retrospectively reviewed cohort data from 7,590 de-identified patients with COVID-19 who were diagnosed using severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 RNA polymerase chain reaction
Neurolymphomatosis (NL) is a rare clinical disease where neoplastic cells invade the cranial nerves and peripheral nerve roots, plexus, or other nerves in patients with hematologic malignancy. Most NL cases are caused by B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Diagnosis can be made by imaging with positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We experienced two cases of NL involving the brachial plexus in patients with NHL. One patient, who had NHL with central nervous sy
The caudal-related homeobox transcription factors are required for the normal development and differentiation of intestinal cells. Recent reports indicate that misregulation of homeotic gene expression is associated with gastrointestinal cancer in mammals. However, the molecular mechanisms that regulate expression of the caudal-related homeobox genes are poorly understood. In this study, we have identified a DNA replication-related element (DRE) in the 5' flanking region of the Drosophila caudal
Low muscle mass negatively affects the clinical outcomes in patients with COPD. Despite its clinical significance, muscle mass measurement is performed in a small proportion of patients with COPD. Therefore, protocols and guidelines for the screening of sarcopenia in patients with COPD should be established.
Inflammatory biomarkers in EBC might be useful to predict quality of life concerning respiratory symptoms and serologic markers. Further studies are needed.
Multidisciplinary preoperative screening and serial imaging studies within short intervals are required to differentiate lung malignancy from fibrotic foci. Furthermore, active pathologic examination of suspicious lung lesions is required in patients at high risk for lung cancer.
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels reflect skeletal muscle volume and general performance, which are associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) development and prognosis. This study aimed to investigate ALT levels as a risk factor for COPD development. This 13-year population-based retrospective observational cohort study included 422,452 participants for analysis. We classified groups according to the baseline ALT levels (groups 1-5: ALT (IU/L) < 10; 10-19; 20-29; 30-39; an
Chitinase-1 suppression by CPX can regulate PM<sub>10</sub>- and OVA-induced and aggravated airway inflammation and fibrosis via an asthma-related signaling pathway.
COPD exacerbations are linked to changes in specific strains of normal flora. Maintaining microbial diversity and balance within the microbial network is critical for preventing and managing COPD exacerbations.
Background: Chest computed tomography (CT) findings are important for identifying Birt−Hogg−Dube (BHD) syndrome. However, the predictive power of classical criteria for chest CT findings is weak. Here, we aimed to identify more specific chest CT findings necessitating genetic examination for FLCN gene mutations. Methods: From June 2016 to December 2017, we prospectively enrolled 21 patients with multiple bilateral and basally located lung cysts on chest CT with no other apparent cause, including
In the real world, asthma medications affect asthma exacerbation variably according to the medication type.
Background: Acute respiratory failure (ARF) is one of the most common causes of intensive care unit (ICU) admission and in-hospital mortality. In South Korea, about 25% of patients admitted to the ICU require mechanical ventilation. The in-hospital mortality rate of these patients is 48%. Respiratory failure can be categorized based on pathophysiologic derangements, and the treatment options vary depending on their classification. This study discusses the status and treatment strategies of patie
Distinguishing features of lung cysts from other cystic lung diseases include bilateral cysts, basal dominance, large size, and irregular shape.
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