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Original Article
Alteration of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T cell level in Kawasaki disease
Su Ye Sohn, Young Wooh Song, Yun Ku Yeo, Yun Kyung Kim, Gi Young Jang, Chan Wook Woo, Jung Hwa Lee, Kwang Chul Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2011;54(4):157-162.   Published online April 30, 2011
Purpose

Exaggerated pro-inflammatory reactions during the acute phase of Kawasaki disease (KD) suggest the role of immune dysregulation in the pathogenesis of KD. We investigated the profiles of T regulatory cells and their correlation with the clinical course of KD.

Methods

Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were collected from 17 KD patients during acute febrile and subacute afebrile phases. T cells expressing CD4, CD25,...

Effects of an intensive asthma education program on asthmatic children and their caregivers
Kang Jin Seo, Gun Ha Kim, Byung Keun Yu, Yun Ku Yeo, Jong Hoon Kim, Eu Ddeum Shim, Mi Ri Yoon, Young Yoo, Ji Tae Choung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2008;51(2):188-203.   Published online February 15, 2008
Purpose : Asthma is one of the most common chronic childhood disease. Education of asthmatic children and their families about asthma and its management may improve disease control, reduce symptoms, and improve school performance. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of an intensive asthma education program in asthmatic children and their families on outcome measure...