Pusan National University

About: Pusan National University is a education organization based out in Busan, South Korea. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Catalysis & Population. The organization has 24124 authors who have published 45054 publications receiving 819356 citations. The organization is also known as: Busan National University & Pusan University.

Damage-Associated Molecular Patterns in Inflammatory Diseases.

Abstract: Damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) are endogenous danger molecules that are released from damaged or dying cells and activate the innate immune system by interacting with pattern recognition receptors (PRRs). Although DAMPs contribute to the host's defense, they promote pathological inflammatory responses. Recent studies have suggested that various DAMPs, such as high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), S100 proteins, and heat shock proteins (HSPs), are increased and considered to have a pathogenic role in inflammatory diseases. Here, we review current research on the role of DAMPs in inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and cancer. We also discuss the possibility of DAMPs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets for these diseases.

Tensile, water vapor barrier and antimicrobial properties of PLA/nanoclay composite films

Abstract: PLA-based composite films with different types of nanoclays, such as Cloisite Na + , Cloisite 30B and Cloisite 20A, were prepared using a solvent casting method and their tensile, water vapor barrier and antimicrobial properties were tested Tensile strength (TS), elongation at break ( E ), and water vapor permeability (WVP) of control PLA film were 5045 ± 075 MPa, 30 ± 01%, and 18 × 10 −11 g m/m 2 s Pa, respectively TS and E of nanocomposite films prepared with 5 g of clay/100 g of PLA decreased 10–20% and 11–17%, respectively, depending on the clays used On the contrary, WVP of the nanocomposite films decreased 6–33% through nanoclay compounding Among the clay types used, Cloisite 20A was the most effective in improving the water vapor barrier property while sacrificing tensile properties the least The effect of clay concentration tested using Cloisite 20A showed a significant decrease in TS and WVP, with increases in clay content Among the PLA/clay composite films tested, only PLA/Cloisite 30B composite film showed a bacteriostatic function against Listeria monocytogenes

Hyperuricemia and Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract: BACKGROUND The role of serum uric acid as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease remains unclear although hyperuricemia is associated with cardiovascular disease such as coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke and hypertension.

Reverse-Micelle-Induced Porous Pressure-Sensitive Rubber for Wearable Human–Machine Interfaces

Abstract: A novel method to produce porous pressure-sensitive rubber is developed. For the controlled size distribution of embedded micropores, solution-based procedures using reverse micelles are adopted. The piezosensitivity of the pressure sensitive rubber is significantly increased by introducing micropores. Using this method, wearable human-machine interfaces are fabricated, which can be applied to the remote control of a robot.