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Original Article
Association of apolipoprotein E polymorphisms with serum lipid profiles in obese adolescent
Jung Min Yoon, Jae Woo Lim, Eun Jung Cheon, Kyoung Og Ko
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2008;51(1):42-46.   Published online January 15, 2008
Purpose : Apolipoprotein E (Apo E) plays a major role in lipoprotein metabolism and lipid transport. Many investigators have described that Apo E polymorphisms is one of the most important genetic determinants for cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between Apo E polymorphisms and serum lipid profiles in obese adolescent. Methods : We measured...
Correlation of inhalant MAST on chronically coughing children
Jung Min Yun, Eui Jung Roh, Jae Woo Lim, Eun Jung Choen, Kyoung Og Ko, Young Hyuk Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2006;49(6):643-647.   Published online June 15, 2006
Purpose : Recently, incidences of chronic cough with allergic disease have been increased. The identification of specific allergens for chronically coughing children is significant for diagnosis, proper treatment and prevention. The aim of this study was to identify significant contributors for sensitization in chronically coughing children. Methods : A total of 106 children, aged 1-6 years, visiting for chronic cough(>3 weeks),...
Change of early atherosclerotic markers in obese children
Eui Jung Roh, Jung Min Yoon, Jae Woo Lim, Eun Jung Cheon, Kyoung Og Ko
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2006;49(4):368-374.   Published online April 15, 2006
Purpose : The prevalence of obesity in children is increasing rapidly. Epidemiologic studies suggest that obesity induced atherosclerosis may start in childhood. We investigated whether obese children show early abnormalities of the arterial wall and endothelial dysfunction. Methods : Thirty-eight obese children(14-16 years old of age, male, body mass index 29.40¡¾3.18 kg/m2) and forty-five age and sex-matched healthy control children(body...