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  1. Article: 3D and 2D Metal Halide Perovskites for Blue Light-Emitting Diodes.

    Park, Min-Ho

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 15, Issue 13

    Abstract: Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are emerging next-generation light emitters that have attracted attention in academia and industry owing to their low material cost, simple synthesis, and wide color gamut. Efficient strategies for MHP modification are ... ...

    Abstract Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are emerging next-generation light emitters that have attracted attention in academia and industry owing to their low material cost, simple synthesis, and wide color gamut. Efficient strategies for MHP modification are being actively studied to attain high performance demonstrated by commercial light-emitting diodes (LEDs) based on organic emitters. Active studies have overcome the limitations of the external quantum efficiencies (EQEs) of green and red MHP LEDs (PeLEDs); therefore, the EQEs of PeLEDs (red: 21.3% at 649 nm; green: 23.4% at 530 nm) have nearly reached the theoretical limit for the light outcoupling of single-structured planar LEDs. However, the EQEs of blue PeLEDs (12.1% at 488 nm and 1.12% at 445 nm) are still lower than approximately half of those of green and red PeLEDs. To commercialize PeLEDs for future full-color displays, the EQEs of blue MHP emitters should be improved by approximately 2 times for sky-blue and more than 20 times for deep-blue MHP emitters to attain values comparable to the EQEs of red and green PeLEDs. Therefore, based on the reported effective approaches for the preparation of blue PeLEDs, a synergistic strategy for boosting the EQE of blue PeLEDs can be devised for commercialization in future full-color displays. This review covers efficient strategies for improving blue PeLEDs using fundamental approaches of material engineering, including compositional or dimensional engineering, thereby providing inspiration for researchers.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma15134571
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  2. Article ; Online: Tumor-Targeted Squaraine Dye for Near-Infrared Fluorescence-Guided Photodynamic Therapy.

    Park, Yoonbin / Park, Min Ho / Hyun, Hoon

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2024  Volume 25, Issue 6

    Abstract: Many efforts have been made to develop near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent dyes with high efficiency for the NIR laser-induced phototherapy of cancer. However, the low tumor targetability and high nonspecific tissue uptake of NIR dyes in vivo limit their ... ...

    Abstract Many efforts have been made to develop near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent dyes with high efficiency for the NIR laser-induced phototherapy of cancer. However, the low tumor targetability and high nonspecific tissue uptake of NIR dyes in vivo limit their applications in preclinical cancer imaging and therapy. Among the various NIR dyes, squaraine (SQ) dyes are widely used due to their high molar extinction coefficient, intense fluorescence, and excellent photostability. Previously, benzoindole-derived SQ (BSQ) was prepared by incorporating carboxypentyl benzoindolium end groups into a classical SQ backbone, followed by conjugating with cyclic RGD peptides for tumor-targeted imaging. In this study, we demonstrate that the structure-inherent tumor-targeting BSQ not only shows a high fluorescence quantum yield in serum but also exhibits superior reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation capability under the 671 nm laser irradiation for effective photodynamic therapy (PDT) in vitro and in vivo. Without targeting ligands, the BSQ was preferentially accumulated in tumor tissue 24 h post-injection, which was the optimal timing of the laser irradiation to induce increments of ROS production. Therefore, this work provides a promising strategy for the development of photodynamic therapeutic SQ dyes for targeted cancer therapy.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; Fluorescence ; Photochemotherapy ; Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Fluorescent Dyes ; Cyclobutanes ; Phenols
    Chemical Substances squaraine ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; Fluorescent Dyes ; Cyclobutanes ; Phenols
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms25063428
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  3. Article ; Online: Expression of Cav-1, MCT1, and MCT4 in Ductal Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast and Their Associations With Clinicopathologic Features.

    Kim, Nah Ihm / Park, Min Ho / Lee, Ji Shin

    Applied immunohistochemistry & molecular morphology : AIMM

    2023  Volume 31, Issue 4, Page(s) 204–212

    Abstract: Loss of caveolin-1 (Cav-1) and upregulation of monocarboxylate transporters (MCTs, especially MCT1 and MCT4) in respectively tumor-associated stromal cells and malignant epithelial cells of invasive carcinoma have been found to play an important role in ... ...

    Abstract Loss of caveolin-1 (Cav-1) and upregulation of monocarboxylate transporters (MCTs, especially MCT1 and MCT4) in respectively tumor-associated stromal cells and malignant epithelial cells of invasive carcinoma have been found to play an important role in the metabolic coupling. However, this phenomenon has only been scarcely described in pure ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast. mRNA and protein expression levels of Cav-1, MCT1, and MCT4 in nine pairs of DCIS tissues and matched normal tissues were examined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, RNAscope in situ hybridization, and immunohistochemistry. Immunohistochemical staining of Cav-1, MCT1, and MCT4 in 79 DCIS samples was also done using tissue microarray. Cav-1 mRNA expression was significantly lower in DCIS tissues than in their corresponding normal tissues. In contrast, MCT1 and MCT4 mRNA expression levels were higher in DCIS tissues than in corresponding normal tissues. Low stromal Cav-1 expression was significantly associated with high nuclear grade. High epithelial MCT4 expression was associated with larger tumor size and human epidermal growth factor 2 positivity. At a mean follow-up of 10 years, patients with high epithelial MCT1/high epithelial MCT4 expression showed shorter disease-free survival than those with other expressions. No significant association was observed between stromal Cav-1 expression and epithelial MCT 1 or MCT4 expression. Changes in Cav-1, MCT1, and MCT4 are associated with carcinogenesis of DCIS. A high epithelial MCT1/high epithelial MCT4 expression might be associated with a more aggressive phenotype.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating ; Symporters/genetics ; Symporters/metabolism ; Caveolin 1/metabolism ; Membrane Transport Proteins/metabolism ; RNA, Messenger
    Chemical Substances Symporters ; Caveolin 1 ; Membrane Transport Proteins ; RNA, Messenger
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1473273-7
    ISSN 1533-4058 ; 1062-3345 ; 1541-2016
    ISSN (online) 1533-4058
    ISSN 1062-3345 ; 1541-2016
    DOI 10.1097/PAI.0000000000001106
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  4. Article: Near-Infrared Fluorescent Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles for Targeted Photothermal Cancer Therapy.

    Jo, Gayoung / Park, Yoonbin / Park, Min Ho / Hyun, Hoon

    Pharmaceutics

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 5

    Abstract: Near-infrared (NIR) fluorophores have attracted great attention due to their excellent optical and photothermal properties. Among them, a bone-targeted NIR fluorophore (named P800SO3) contains two phosphonate groups, which play important roles in binding ...

    Abstract Near-infrared (NIR) fluorophores have attracted great attention due to their excellent optical and photothermal properties. Among them, a bone-targeted NIR fluorophore (named P800SO3) contains two phosphonate groups, which play important roles in binding with hydroxyapatite (HAP) as the main mineral component of bones. In this study, biocompatible and NIR fluorescent HAP nanoparticles functionalized with P800SO3 and polyethylene glycol (PEG) were readily prepared for tumor-targeted imaging and photothermal therapy (PTT). The PEGylated HAP nanoparticle (HAP800-PEG) demonstrated improved tumor targetability with high tumor-to-background ratios (TBR). Moreover, the HAP800-PEG also showed excellent photothermal properties, and the temperature of tumor tissue reached 52.3 °C under NIR laser irradiation, which could completely ablate the tumor tissue without recurrence. Therefore, this new type of HAP nanoparticle has great potential as a biocompatible and effective phototheranostic material, which enables the use of P800SO3 for targeted photothermal cancer treatment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2527217-2
    ISSN 1999-4923
    ISSN 1999-4923
    DOI 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051374
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  5. Article: Rational Design of a Small Molecular Near-Infrared Fluorophore for Improved In Vivo Fluorescence Imaging.

    Jo, Gayoung / Park, Yoonbin / Park, Min Ho / Hyun, Hoon

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 22

    Abstract: The near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging modality has great potential for application in biomedical imaging research owing to its unique characteristics, such as low tissue autofluorescence and noninvasive visualization with high spatial resolution. ... ...

    Abstract The near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging modality has great potential for application in biomedical imaging research owing to its unique characteristics, such as low tissue autofluorescence and noninvasive visualization with high spatial resolution. Although a variety of NIR fluorophores are continuously reported, the commercially available NIR fluorophores are still limited, owing to complex synthetic processes and poor physicochemical properties. To address this issue, a small molecular NIR fluorophore (SMF800) was designed and developed in the present work to improve in vivo target-specific fluorescence imaging. After conjugation with pamidronate (PAM) and bovine serum albumin (BSA), the SMF800 conjugates exhibited successful in vivo targeting in bone and tumor tissues with low background uptake, respectively. The improved in vivo performance of the SMF800 conjugate demonstrated that the small molecular NIR fluorophore SMF800 can be widely used in a much broader range of imaging applications. The structure of SMF800, which was developed by considering two important physicochemical properties, water solubility and conjugatability, is first introduced. Therefore, this work suggests a simple and rational approach to design small, hydrophilic, and conjugatable NIR fluorophores for targeted bioimaging.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma16227227
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  6. Article: Lead-Free Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals for Light-Emitting Diodes.

    Kim, Do-Young / Jung, Jae-Geun / Lee, Ye-Ji / Park, Min-Ho

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 18

    Abstract: Lead-based halide perovskite nanocrystals (PeNCs) have demonstrated remarkable potential for use in light-emitting diodes (LEDs). This is because of their high photoluminescence quantum yield, defect tolerance, tunable emission wavelength, color purity, ... ...

    Abstract Lead-based halide perovskite nanocrystals (PeNCs) have demonstrated remarkable potential for use in light-emitting diodes (LEDs). This is because of their high photoluminescence quantum yield, defect tolerance, tunable emission wavelength, color purity, and high device efficiency. However, the environmental toxicity of Pb has impeded their commercial viability owing to the restriction of hazardous substances directive. Therefore, Pb-free PeNCs have emerged as a promising solution for the development of eco-friendly LEDs. This review article presents a detailed analysis of the various compositions of Pb-free PeNCs, including tin-, bismuth-, antimony-, and copper-based perovskites and double perovskites, focusing on their stability, optoelectronic properties, and device performance in LEDs. Furthermore, we address the challenges encountered in using Pb-free PeNC-LEDs and discuss the prospects and potential of these Pb-free PeNCs as sustainable alternatives to lead-based PeLEDs. In this review, we aim to shed light on the current state of Pb-free PeNC LEDs and highlight their significance in driving the development of eco-friendly LED technologies.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma16186317
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  7. Article ; Online: Metabolic coupling in phyllodes tumor of the breast and its association with tumor progression.

    Kim, Nah Ihm / Park, Min Ho / Kweon, Sun-Seog / Lee, Ji Shin

    Oncology letters

    2023  Volume 26, Issue 6, Page(s) 545

    Abstract: There are markers of metabolic coupling in breast cancer. Loss of caveolin-1 (Cav-1) and upregulation of monocarboxylate transporters (MCTs), especially MCT1 and MCT4, serve an important role in metabolic coupling necessary for release and uptake of ... ...

    Abstract There are markers of metabolic coupling in breast cancer. Loss of caveolin-1 (Cav-1) and upregulation of monocarboxylate transporters (MCTs), especially MCT1 and MCT4, serve an important role in metabolic coupling necessary for release and uptake of metabolites. However, the occurrence of these phenomena in phyllodes tumors (PTs) of the breast is unclear. A total of 101 PTs (60 benign, 26 borderline and 15 malignant) and nine breast tissue samples with no pathological lesions were analyzed. Immunohistochemical staining for Cav-1, MCT1 and MCT4 was performed using tissue microarray and their expression in both stromal and epithelial components was assessed. Cav-1 expression in PTs demonstrated a significant decrease in the stromal component compared with that in the normal breast tissues (P<0.001). MCT1 expression in both epithelial and stromal components was significantly increased in PTs, compared with that in normal breast tissues (both P<0.001). Stromal MCT1 and MCT4 expression were different depending on tumor grade of PTs, and stromal MCT1 expression significantly increased with increasing tumor grade (P<0.001). Although not statistically significant, stromal Cav-1 expression notably decreased with increases in PT grade. High stromal MCT1 expression was significantly associated with lower disease-free survival rate in comparison with low stromal MCT1 expression (P<0.05). These results suggested that changes in protein expression of Cav-1, MCT1 and MCT4 may be associated with tumorigenesis and progression of PTs of the breast.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-03
    Publishing country Greece
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2573196-8
    ISSN 1792-1082 ; 1792-1074
    ISSN (online) 1792-1082
    ISSN 1792-1074
    DOI 10.3892/ol.2023.14132
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  8. Article ; Online: Production of S-methyl-methionine using engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae sake K6.

    Lee, Jun-Min / Park, Min-Ho / Park, Bu-Soo / Oh, Min-Kyu

    Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology

    2023  Volume 50, Issue 1

    Abstract: S-methyl-methionine (SMM), also known as vitamin U, is an important food supplement produced by various plants. In this study, we attempted to produce it in an engineered microorganism, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, by introducing an MMT gene encoding a ... ...

    Abstract S-methyl-methionine (SMM), also known as vitamin U, is an important food supplement produced by various plants. In this study, we attempted to produce it in an engineered microorganism, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, by introducing an MMT gene encoding a methionine S-methyltransferase from Arabidopsis thaliana. The S. cerevisiae sake K6 strain, which is a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) strain, was chosen as the host because it produces a significant amount of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), a precursor of SMM. To increase SMM production in the host, MHT1 and SAM4 genes encoding homocysteine S-methyltransferase were knocked out to prevent SMM degradation. Additionally, MMP1, which encodes S-methyl-methionine permease, was deleted to prevent SMM from being imported into the cell. Finally, ACS2 gene encoding acetyl-CoA synthase was overexpressed, and MLS1 gene encoding malate synthase was deleted to increase SAM availability. Using the engineered strain, 1.92 g/L of SMM was produced by fed-batch fermentation.
    One-sentence summary: Introducing a plant-derived MMT gene encoding methionine S-methyltransferase into engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae sake K6 allowed microbial production of S-methyl-methionine (SMM).
    MeSH term(s) Vitamin U ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genetics ; Methionine ; Racemethionine ; S-Adenosylmethionine ; Methyltransferases
    Chemical Substances Vitamin U (3485Y39925) ; Methionine (AE28F7PNPL) ; Racemethionine (73JWT2K6T3) ; S-Adenosylmethionine (7LP2MPO46S) ; Methyltransferases (EC 2.1.1.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-31
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1482484-X
    ISSN 1476-5535 ; 1367-5435
    ISSN (online) 1476-5535
    ISSN 1367-5435
    DOI 10.1093/jimb/kuad026
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  9. Article: Garcinia cambogia

    Han, Joo-Hui / Park, Min-Ho / Myung, Chang-Seon

    Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 10, Issue 8

    Abstract: Excessive free fatty acids (FFAs) causes reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) development. ...

    Abstract Excessive free fatty acids (FFAs) causes reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) development.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2704216-9
    ISSN 2076-3921
    ISSN 2076-3921
    DOI 10.3390/antiox10081226
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  10. Article ; Online: Levothyroxine Cessation After Thyroid Lobectomy for Papillary Thyroid Cancer Can Be Achieved at the Same Rate as that for Benign Tumors Regardless of the Duration of Thyroid-stimulating Hormone Suppression.

    Na, Yong-Min / Cho, Jin-Seong / Park, Min-Ho

    Anticancer research

    2021  Volume 41, Issue 11, Page(s) 5713–5721

    Abstract: Background/aim: Thyroid lobectomy may cause post-lobectomy hypothyroidism. We investigated the difference in levothyroxine (LT4) supplementation and cessation between patients with benign disease and those with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and ... ...

    Abstract Background/aim: Thyroid lobectomy may cause post-lobectomy hypothyroidism. We investigated the difference in levothyroxine (LT4) supplementation and cessation between patients with benign disease and those with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and found that the rate of LT4 cessation could be decreased after thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression in PTC.
    Patients and methods: We retrospectively reviewed 88 patients with benign tumor and 463 patients with PTC and investigated the risk factors for LT4 supplementation after thyroid lobectomy.
    Results: During the median follow-up of 73.0 months, 207 (37.6%) patients maintained the euthyroid state, while 344 (62.4%) patients continued LT4 supplementation for LT4 replacement or TSH suppression. In patients with benign tumors, only high pre-TSH level (>1.98 mIU/l) was a significant risk factor (odds ratio [OR]=10.09). However, in patients with PTC, pre-TSH level ≥1.98 mIU/l (OR=3.28), pregnancy planning (OR=2.97), and age ≥42.5 years (OR=1.94) were significant risk factors. Moreover, the most potent risk factor was tumor aggressiveness (OR=4.00), which was found to be more significant than high pre-TSH. The overall rate of LT4 cessation in all patients was 37.6%; however, in the 303 patients who underwent the LT4-Off trial, there was no difference in the rate in the benign tumor, low-risk PTC, and intermediate-risk PTC groups (66.2%, 68.8%, and 70.8%, respectively; p=0.886).
    Conclusion: When post-lobectomy TSH levels were adequate and the risk of recurrence was reduced, LT4 cessation in PTC could be achieved at the same rate as that in benign tumors, regardless of the duration of TSH suppression.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Biomarkers/blood ; Drug Administration Schedule ; Female ; Humans ; Hypothyroidism/blood ; Hypothyroidism/diagnosis ; Hypothyroidism/drug therapy ; Hypothyroidism/etiology ; Male ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Assessment ; Risk Factors ; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary/pathology ; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary/surgery ; Thyroid Neoplasms/pathology ; Thyroid Neoplasms/surgery ; Thyroidectomy/adverse effects ; Thyrotropin/blood ; Thyroxine/administration & dosage ; Thyroxine/adverse effects ; Time Factors ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers ; Thyrotropin (9002-71-5) ; Thyroxine (Q51BO43MG4)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-31
    Publishing country Greece
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604549-2
    ISSN 1791-7530 ; 0250-7005
    ISSN (online) 1791-7530
    ISSN 0250-7005
    DOI 10.21873/anticanres.15387
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