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Hyo Jin Jung 4 Articles
Effects of cholecalciferol and omega-3 fatty acids on hepcidin levels in 5/6 nephrectomy rats
Yu In Jeong, Hyo Jin Jung, Mi Hwa Lee, Young Ki Son, Seong Eun Kim, Won Suk An, Su Mi Lee
Kosin Med J. 2024;39(1):35-43.   Published online September 25, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7180/kmj.23.137
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Background
Anemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In patients with CKD-related anemia, an inverse relationship between vitamin D and hepcidin levels has been observed. Hepcidin is a key regulator of iron homeostasis, mediated via binding to ferroportin. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of cholecalciferol and omega-3 fatty acids (FA) on hepcidin levels using 5/6 nephrectomized (Nx) rats.
Methods
Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into five groups: sham control, 5/6 Nx, 5/6 Nx treated with cholecalciferol, 5/6 Nx treated with omega-3 FA, and 5/6 Nx treated with both cholecalciferol and omega-3 FA. We measured the hepcidin and ferroportin levels in the kidney and liver by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and Western blots. We evaluated hepcidin expression in the kidney by immunohistochemical staining.
Results
Among the five groups, 5/6 Nx rats exhibited the worst kidney function. Compared with the sham controls, 5/6 Nx rats showed significantly increased serum hepcidin levels and decreased vitamin D levels. Supplementation with either omega-3 FA or cholecalciferol decreased hepcidin and increased vitamin D levels, with a concurrent improvement of anemia. Furthermore, 5/6 Nx rats treated with omega-3 FA/cholecalciferol showed decreased ferroportin and ferritin levels, while iron and total iron-binding capacity levels increased.
Conclusions
Treatment with a combination of cholecalciferol and omega-3 FA may improve anemia in a CKD rat model by decreasing hepcidin levels.
A Case of Steroid Resistant Minimal Change Disease Associated with Portal Vein Thrombosis Treated by Combined Immunosuppressive Agents
Hyo Jin Jung, Su Mi Lee, Seo Hee Rha, Seong Eun Kim, Young Ki Son, Ki Seung Kim, Won Suk An
Kosin Med J. 2017;32(1):90-98.   Published online June 30, 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7180/kmj.2017.32.1.90
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Minimal change disease (MCD) is a common cause of nephrotic syndrome and relatively well responds with steroid treatment. However, nearly half of patients with MCD experience recurrence of nephrotic syndrome. Thromboembolic events including renal vein thrombosis may occur in patients with MCD, but portal vein thrombosis rarely occurs. We experienced a case of frequent relapse/steroid dependent MCD with nephrotic syndrome progressed to steroid resistance associated with portal vein thrombosis. This patient showed complete remission of MCD and resolution of portal vein thrombosis after treatment with corticosteroid, cyclosporine, mycophenolate mofetil, and anticoagulant.

A Case of Trichuris trichiura Infection with Colonic Inflammation
Hyo Jin Jung, Jong In Chai, Weol Yong Choi, Kyoung Min Kim, Jong Han Kim, Yong Mok Bae, Jeong Ho Heo, Young Sik Choi
Kosin Med J. 2004;19(1):258-261.
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A Case of Teratoma at Neck Midline
Weol Yong Choi, Hyo Jin Jung, Jong In Chai, Tae In Ha, Sang Ryul Chung, Kwang Jae Lee, Byung Do Chai, Young Sik Choi
Kosin Med J. 2004;19(1):254-257.
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