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Zhao JP, Levy E, Shatenstein B, Fraser WD, Julien P, Montoudis A, Spahis S, Xiao L, Nuyt AM, Luo ZC. Longitudinal circulating concentrations of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in the third trimester of pregnancy in gestational diabetes. Diabet Med 2016; 33:939-46. [PMID: 26433139 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Gestational diabetes mellitus is a common complication of pregnancy. Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) are essential for fetal neurodevelopment. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the predominant n-3 LCPUFA in the brain and retina. Circulating absolute concentrations of total n-3 and n-6 LCPUFAs rise during normal pregnancy. It remains unclear whether gestational diabetes may affect the normal rise in circulating concentrations of LCPUFAs in the third trimester of pregnancy - a period of rapid fetal neurodevelopment. This study aimed to address this question. METHODS In a prospective singleton pregnancy cohort, fatty acids in fasting plasma total lipids were measured at 24-28 and 32-35 weeks of gestation in women with (n = 24) and without gestational diabetes mellitus (n = 116). Fatty acid desaturase activity indices were estimated by relevant product-to-precursor fatty acid ratios. Dietary nutrient intakes were estimated by a food frequency questionnaire. RESULTS Plasma absolute concentrations of total n-6 LCPUFAs rose significantly between 24-28 and 32-35 weeks of gestation in women with or without gestational diabetes, whereas total n-3 LCPUFAs and DHA concentrations rose significantly only in women without gestational diabetes (all P < 0.01). Delta-5 desaturase indices (20:4n-6/20:3n-6) were similar, but delta-6 desaturase indices (18:3n-6/18:2n-6) were significantly lower in women with gestational diabetes at 32-35 weeks of gestation. Dietary intakes of all fatty acids were comparable. CONCLUSION The normal rise in circulating absolute concentrations of DHA and total n-3 LCPUFAs in the third trimester of pregnancy may be compromised in gestational diabetes, probably due to impaired synthesis or mobilization rather than dietary intake difference.
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Huang ZM, Du SH, Huang LG, Li JH, Xiao L, Tong P. Leptin promotes apoptosis and inhibits autophagy of chondrocytes through upregulating lysyl oxidase-like 3 during osteoarthritis pathogenesis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2016; 24:1246-53. [PMID: 26947886 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2016.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2015] [Revised: 02/16/2016] [Accepted: 02/26/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Leptin has been found highly expressed in human osteoarthritis. We aimed to explore the possible effects and mechanisms of leptin on the apoptosis and autophagy of chondrocytes during osteoarthritis pathogenesis. METHODS Gene expression profile from osteoarthritis affected and preserved cartilage were downloaded from NCBI's Gene Expression Omnibus database (GSE57218). Lysyl oxidase-like 3 (LOXL3) mRNA expression in cartilage tissues and leptin concentration in joint synovial fluid (SF) was measured in samples from 45 osteoarthritis patients and 25 healthy donors by real-time PCR and radioimmunoassay, respectively. Rat osteoarthritis model was induced by anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT). The expression of apoptosis regulators and autophagy markers were detected by Western blot. Cell survival and cell apoptosis were identified by CCK-8 and flow cytometry, respectively. RESULTS Re-analysis on GSE57218 indicated that LOXL3 mRNA was upregulated in osteoarthritis affected cartilage. LOXL3 mRNA was upregulated in osteoarthritis patients, which was positively correlated with SF leptin concentration. Similar results were obtained in rat osteoarthritis model. Moreover, ACLT surgery led to a significant increase in the protein levels of cleaved caspase 3, and a notable decrease in the protein levels of Bcl-2, LC3 II/LC3 I and Beclin1. Silencing of LOXL3 in ACLT and leptin treated primary chondrocytes significantly inhibited cell apoptosis, and promoted cell proliferation and autophagy. Moreover, overexpression of LOXL3 remarkably inhibited autophagy of chondrocytes via activating mTORC1. CONCLUSIONS LOXL3, a downstream of leptin, stimulated the apoptosis, but inhibited the autophagy of chondrocytes. LOXL3 is a potential therapy target for osteoarthritis.
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Du E, Xiao L, Hurley MM. FGF23 Neutralizing Antibody Ameliorates Hypophosphatemia and Impaired FGF Receptor Signaling in Kidneys of HMWFGF2 Transgenic Mice. J Cell Physiol 2016; 232:610-616. [PMID: 27306296 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.25458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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High molecular weight FGF2 transgenic mice (HMWTg) phenocopy the Hyp mouse, homolog of human X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets with phosphate wasting and abnormal fibroblast growth factor (FGF23), fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR), Klotho and mitogen activated protein kinases (MAPK) signaling in kidney. In this study, we assessed whether short-term (24 h) in vivo administration of FGF23 neutralizing antibody (FGF23Ab) could rescue hypophosphatemia and impaired FGFR signaling in kidneys of HMWTg male mice. Bone mineral density and bone mineral content in 1-month-old HMWTg mice were significantly reduced compared with Control/VectorTg mice. Serum FGF23 was significantly increased in HMWTg compared with VectorTg. Serum phosphate was significantly reduced in HMWTg and was rescued by FGF23Ab. Serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) was significantly increased in HMWTg but was not reduced by FGF23Ab. 1, 25(OH)2 D was inappropriately normal in serum of HMWTg and was significantly increased in both Vector and HMWTg by FGF23Ab. Analysis of HMWTg kidneys revealed significantly increased mRNA expression of the FGF23 co-receptor Klotho, transcription factor mRNAs for early growth response-1 transcription factor (Egr-1), and c-fos were all significantly decreased by FGF23Ab. A significant reduction in the phosphate transporter Npt2a mRNA was also observed in HMWTg kidneys, which was increased by FGF23Ab. FGF23Ab reduced p-FGFR1, p-FGFR3, KLOTHO, p-ERK1/2, C-FOS, and increased NPT2A protein in HMWTg kidneys. We conclude that FGF23 blockade rescued hypophosphatemia by regulating FGF23/FGFR downstream signaling in HMWTg kidneys. Furthermore, HMWFGF2 isoforms regulate PTH expression independent of FGF23/FGFR signaling. J. Cell. Physiol. 232: 610-616, 2017. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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Xiao L, Chen L, Ke X, Shen Y, Liu J, Wang L, Huang JJ, Hu GH, Hong SL, Yang YC. [The guiding role of preoperative visual analog scale symptom scores in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis during perioperative period]. LIN CHUANG ER BI YAN HOU TOU JING WAI KE ZA ZHI = JOURNAL OF CLINICAL OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD, AND NECK SURGERY 2016; 30:892-896. [PMID: 29797936 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.1001-1781.2016.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Objective:To assess the guiding role of preoperative visual analog scale(VAS) symptom scores in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis(CRS) during perioperative period.Method:The patients with CRS undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery were divided into experimental group and control group according to doctor group.Preoperative VAS symptom scores which including the overall symptom score and every single symptom scores were assessed. Patients with symptom(nasal congestion, nasal discharge, dizziness or headache, hypoamia or anosmia, rhinocnesmus, sneeze) scores more than 5 points were taken corresponding appropriate strategies in experimental group, but conventional empirical measures in control group during perioperative period.Nasal endoscopic surgeries were performed under local or general anesthesia after preoperative preparation. Postoperative followup were performed in six months and one year for the overall symptom and each symptom scores in both groups. SPSS17.0 was used for statistical analysis.Result:There was no statistical difference in general condition, overall symptom score and every symptom scores before operation between experimental group(120 cases) and control group(82 cases) (P >0.05). At the three time points (preoperative, six months, one year after operation), significant differences were found in the two groups about VAS overall symptom score (P <0.05). Except hypoamia, VAS for the other symptoms in different postoperative time showed statistical significance (P <0.05).Conclusion:Preoperative VAS symptom score can be used not only in the evaluation of severity and treatment effect,but also in the guiding of perioperative treatment for CRS, which is worthy of using widely in clinic.
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Xiao L, Bai J, He XY, Han Y, Xu XG, Fan WM, Bi LL, Gao Y, Kong XR, Wei YX, Shi BY. [Expression and significance of neutrophil surface adhesion molecules in renal transplant recipients with cytomegalovirus infection]. ZHONGHUA YI XUE ZA ZHI 2016; 96:1562-5. [PMID: 27266682 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0376-2491.2016.20.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the expression and its diagnostic significance of neutrophil surface adhesion molecules including CD11b, CD15 and CD62L after renal transplantation in recipients with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. METHODS Blood samples were collected from 142 kidney transplant recipients, including 95 males and 47 females, who received allogeneic renal transplantation between September 2009 and January 2015 in 309th Hospital of the PLA. Healthy volunteers (22 males and 9 females) were recruited from physical examination center in 309th Hospital of the PLA from September 2009 to January 2015 as healthy control group. Renal transplant recipients were divided into high active CMV infection group, active CMV infection group and CMV negative control group according to CMV-pp65 antigen detection. Neutrophil surface adhesion molecules CD11b, CD15 and CD62L were detected by flow cytometry and their mean fluorescence intensity compared among the groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves of CD11b, CD15 and CD62L in detecting active infection in renal transplant recipients were made. RESULTS The mean fluorescence intensity of CD15 in high active CMV infection group(n=17) and active CMV infection group(n=65)were 776.31±89.53 and 554.39±67.89, respectively, with significant differences compared with CMV negative control group (n=60, 334.92±44.69) and healthy control group (n=31, 310.56±39.67) (all P<0.05); the expression proportions of CD11b and CD62L in high active CMV infection group and were 42.31%±6.11% and 40.35%±6.47%, respectively, with significant differences compared with active CMV infection group(62.45%±5.67% and 65.65%±5.33%), CMV negative control group(70.74%±6.55% and 70.37%±6.71%) and healthy control group(72.52%±6.48% and 72.43%±6.51%) (all P<0.05). The optimal cut-off values of CD11b and CD62L in diagnosing active CMV infection group were 56.61% and 44.35%, respectively, with the sensitivity being both 100.00%, the specificity being 76.67% and 58.06% respectively, and the area under the curve (AUC) being 0.851 and 0.628 respectively; the optimal cut-off values of CD11b and CD62L in diagnosing high active CMV infection group were 66.57% and 69.56% respectively, with the sensitivity being 81.54% and 87.69% respectively, the specificity being 100.00% and 98.33% respectively, and the AUC being 1.000 and 0.991 respectively; the optimal cut-off values of mean fluorescence intensity of CD15 in diagnosing high active CMV infection group and active CMV infection group were 542.71 and 408.03 respectively, the sensitivity in the two groups being 100.00% and 98.46% respectively, the specificity being both 100.00%, and the AUC being 1.000 and 0.999 respectively. CONCLUSIONS Neutrophils CD15 expression may be up-regulated in renal transplantation recipients with CMV infection, while neutrophils CD11b and CD62L expressions are down-regulated. Such changes in CD15, CD11b and CD62L expression can be used as a basis for laboratory diagnosis of active CMV infection.
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Feng X, Chen W, Xiao L, Gu F, Huang J, Tsao BP, Sun L. Artesunate inhibits type I interferon-induced production of macrophage migration inhibitory factor in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus 2016; 26:62-72. [PMID: 27230555 DOI: 10.1177/0961203316651738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a key regulator of both atherosclerosis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), yet factors leading to its overproduction remain unclear. To explore regulation of MIF in SLE, we studied effects and potential mechanisms of type I interferon (IFN) and artesunate (ART), an antimalarial agent extracted from Chinese herbs, on levels of MIF. METHODS Serum and peripheral blood cells from SLE patients and healthy controls were measured for MIF levels by ELISA and type I IFN-inducible gene expressions by real-time PCR, respectively, and assessed for associations by Spearman correlation. ART was added to human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) cultures with or without prior IFNα-1b stimulation and to SLE peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) cultures. Protein levels of STATs and phosphorylated (p-) STATs in HUVECs were determined by Western blotting. RESULTS Serum MIF levels were elevated in SLE patients and positively associated with disease activity (r = 0.86, p < 0.0001), accumulated damage (r = 0.34, p < 0.05), and IFN scores in SLE PBMCs (r = 0.74, p = 0.0002). The addition of IFNα-1b promoted MIF production in a time- and dose-dependent manner in HUVEC cultures. ART could inhibit expressions of IFN-inducible genes (LY6E and ISG15) in both HUVEC and SLE PBMC cultures, and suppress MIF production and over-expression of p-STAT1, but not p-STAT3 or STAT5, induced by IFNα-1b stimulation. IFNγ-induced expression of p-STAT1 in HUVECs was not inhibited by ART. CONCLUSION MIF could be regulated by type I IFN in SLE patients. ART counteracts the effect of IFNα to inhibit MIF production by blocking STAT1 phosphorylation and thus may have therapeutic potential for SLE-associated atherosclerosis.
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Hu C, Sun L, Xiao L, Han Y, Fu X, Xiong X, Xu X, Liu Y, Yang S, Liu F, Kanwar YS. Insights into the Mechanisms Involved in the Expression and Regulation of Extracellular Matrix Proteins in Diabetic Nephropathy. Curr Med Chem 2016; 22:2858-70. [PMID: 26119175 DOI: 10.2174/0929867322666150625095407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2015] [Revised: 06/15/2015] [Accepted: 06/24/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Diabetic Nephropathy (DN) is believed to be a major microvascular complication of diabetes. The hallmark of DN includes deposition of Extracellular Matrix (ECM) proteins, such as, collagen, laminin and fibronectin in the mesangium and renal tubulo-interstitium of the glomerulus and basement membranes. Such an increased expression of ECM leads to glomerular and tubular basement membranes thickening and increase of mesangial matrix, ultimately resulting in glomerulosclerosis and tubulointerstitial fibrosis. The characteristic morphologic glomerular mesangial lesion has been described as Kimmelstiel-Wilson nodule, and the process at times is referred to as diabetic nodular glomerulosclerosis. Thus, the accumulation of ECM proteins plays a critical role in the development of DN. The relevant mechanism(s) involved in the increased ECM expression and their regulation in the kidney in diabetic state has been extensively investigated and documented in the literature. Nevertheless, there are certain other mechanisms that may yet be conclusively defined. Recent studies demonstrated that some of the new signaling pathways or molecules including, Notch, Wnt, mTOR, TLRs and small GTPase may play a pivotal role in the modulation of ECM regulation and expression in DN. Such modulation could be operational for instance Notch through Notch1/Jagged1 signaling, Wnt by Wnt/β- catenin pathway and mTOR via PI3-K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathways. All these pathways may be critical in the modulation of ECM expression and tubulo-interstitial fibrosis. In addition, TLRs, mainly the TLR2 and TLR4, by TLR2- dependent and TGF-β-dependent conduits, may modulate ECM expression and generate a fibrogenic response. Small GTPase like Rho, Ras and Rab family by targeting relevant genes may also influence the accumulation of ECM proteins and renal fibrosis in hyperglycemic states. This review summarizes the recent information about the role and mechanisms by which these molecules and signaling pathways regulate ECM synthesis and its expression in high glucose ambience in vitro and in vivo states. The understanding of such signaling pathways and the molecules that influence expression, secretion and amassing of ECM may aid in developing strategies for the amelioration of diabetic nephropathy.
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Xiao L, Guan XM, Meng Y, Zhao XD, Xian Y, An YF, Yu J. [X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome type 1 complicated with secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and ileal perforation: case report and literature review]. ZHONGHUA ER KE ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS 2016; 54:290-293. [PMID: 27055430 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0578-1310.2016.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze and summarize the clinical characteristics, laboratory tests and treatment of X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome type 1 (XLP-1). METHOD A retrospective study was done in 2012 on an XLP-1 patient to collect the data on clinical manifestation, laboratory examination, gene and protein expression, complications and prognosis. Literatures were reviewed in Pubmed with the key word"X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome". RESULT The patient with persistent high fever, jaundice, abdominal distension, hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenectasis, rash and suspicious positive family history; the patient eventually died of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), with intestinal perforation, intestinal infection and bleeding after being infected with EB virus. This patient with SH2D1A gene exon 1 large fragment of the coding region of the nucleotide deletion and insertion mutations causing missense mutations (p.Leu25Lys) and nonsense mutations (stop codon TAG was inserted after missense mutation so that the protein encoded by the early termination of the 25 amino acids), which led to SAP protein missing. The expression of SAP in his mother was also partly missing. Retrieval of reports on XLP-1 was conducted through literature search (included totally 157 cases) at home and abroad, positive family history accounted for 60.6%(40/66); lymphoma incidence accounted for 49.7%(72/145); low gamma globulin occurred in 24.8%(39/157) of cases; secondary HLH ratio accounted for 43.3%(68/157); XLP-1 in patients with hemorrhagic enteritis and gastritis was low, accounted for only 2.6%(3/116). CONCLUSION XLP-1 patients occasionally develop necrotic enteritis complicated with ileal perforation.XLP-1 with large fragment deletion of SH2D1A gene might be associated with serious gastrointestinal manifestations.
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Chen YC, Wang W, Li ZL, Zhou J, Xiao L, Liu HZ. [Expression and clinical significance of Wip1 and p53 in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma]. LIN CHUANG ER BI YAN HOU TOU JING WAI KE ZA ZHI = JOURNAL OF CLINICAL OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD, AND NECK SURGERY 2016; 30:495-497. [PMID: 29871049 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.1001-1781.2016.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Overman MJ, Morris V, Kee B, Fogelman D, Xiao L, Eng C, Dasari A, Shroff R, Mazard T, Shaw K, Vilar E, Raghav K, Shureiqi I, Liang L, Mills GB, Wolff RA, Hamilton S, Meric-Bernstam F, Abbruzzese J, Morris J, Maru D, Kopetz S. Utility of a molecular prescreening program in advanced colorectal cancer for enrollment on biomarker-selected clinical trials. Ann Oncol 2016; 27:1068-1074. [PMID: 27045102 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2015] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Incorporation of multiple enrichment biomarkers into prospective clinical trials is an active area of investigation, but the factors that determine clinical trial enrollment following a molecular prescreening program have not been assessed. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with 5-fluorouracil-refractory metastatic colorectal cancer at the MD Anderson Cancer Center were offered screening in the Assessment of Targeted Therapies Against Colorectal Cancer (ATTACC) program to identify eligibility for companion phase I or II clinical trials with a therapy targeted to an aberration detected in the patient, based on testing by immunohistochemistry, targeted gene sequencing panels, and CpG island methylation phenotype assays. RESULTS Between August 2010 and December 2013, 484 patients were enrolled, 458 (95%) had a biomarker result, and 157 (32%) were enrolled on a clinical trial (92 on biomarker-selected and 65 on nonbiomarker selected). Of the 458 patients with a biomarker result, enrollment on biomarker-selected clinical trials was ninefold higher for predefined ATTACC-companion clinical trials as opposed to nonpredefined biomarker-selected clinical trials, 17.9% versus 2%, P < 0.001. Factors that correlated positively with trial enrollment in multivariate analysis were higher performance status, older age, lack of standard of care therapy, established patient at MD Anderson, and the presence of an eligible biomarker for an ATTACC-companion study. Early molecular screening did result in a higher rate of patients with remaining standard of care therapy enrolling on ATTACC-companion clinical trials, 45.1%, in contrast to nonpredefined clinical trials, 22.7%; odds ratio 3.1, P = 0.002. CONCLUSIONS Though early molecular prescreening for predefined clinical trials resulted in an increase rate of trial enrollment of nonrefractory patients, the majority of patients enrolled on clinical trials were refractory to standard of care therapy. Within molecular prescreening programs, tailoring screening for preidentified and open clinical trials, temporally linking screening to treatment and optimizing both patient and physician engagement are efforts likely to improve enrollment on biomarker-selected clinical trials. CLINICAL TRIALS NUMBER The study NCT number is NCT01196130.
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Yang H, Xiao L, Wang J, Meng J, Lv M, Liao D, Song J, Gao L, Xiong H, He Y, Niu B, Chuang X, Li H. Phylogenetic Characterization Genome Segment 2 of Bluetongue Virus
Strains Belonging to Serotypes 5, 7 and 24 Isolated for the First Time in China During 2012 to 2014. Transbound Emerg Dis 2016; 64:1317-1321. [DOI: 10.1111/tbed.12479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Zhang F, Bao ZJ, Shi DM, Xiang P, Xiao L, Huang YQ, Zhang GS, Yin SM. Efficacy of a quadruple therapy regimen for Helicobacter pylori eradication after partial gastrectomy. Braz J Med Biol Res 2016; 49:e5080. [PMID: 26871968 PMCID: PMC4742974 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20155080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2015] [Accepted: 10/21/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of bismuth-containing quadruple therapy plus postural change after dosing for Helicobacter pylori eradication in gastrectomized patients. We compared 76 gastric stump patients with H. pylori infection (GS group) with 50 non-gastrectomized H. pylori-positive patients who met the treatment indication (controls). The GS group was divided into GS group 1 and GS group 2. All groups were administered bismuth potassium citrate (220 mg), esomeprazole (20 mg), amoxicillin (1.0 g), and furazolidone (100 mg) twice daily for 14 days. GS group 1 maintained a left lateral horizontal position for 30 min after dosing. H. pylori was detected using rapid urease testing and histologic examination of gastric mucosa before and 3 months after therapy. Mucosal histologic manifestations were evaluated using visual analog scales of the updated Sydney System. GS group 1 had a higher prevalence of eradication than the GS group 2 (intention-to-treat [ITT]: P=0.025; per-protocol [PP]: P=0.030), and the control group had a similar prevalence. GS group 2 had a lower prevalence of eradication than controls (ITT: P=0.006; PP: P=0.626). Scores for chronic inflammation and activity declined significantly (P<0.001) 3 months after treatment, whereas those for atrophy and intestinal metaplasia showed no significant change. Prevalence of adverse reactions was similar among groups during therapy (P=0.939). A bismuth-containing quadruple therapy regimen plus postural change after dosing appears to be a relatively safe, effective, economical, and practical method for H. pylori eradication in gastrectomized patients.
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Xiao L, Hu SQ, Wang LY, Liu JX, Li XY. Losartan improves the distribution and efficacy of doxorubicin in CT26 tumor. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2015; 19:3763-3769. [PMID: 26502868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The effectiveness of chemotherapeutic agents is impaired by limited delivery of chemotherapeutic agents to the tumor cells. Improving drug penetration in tumor tissues is very important. We tested whether losartan, a selective antagonist against type 1 angiotensin II receptors (AT1R) with noted antifibrotic activity, can enhance the penetration and efficacy of doxorubicin. MATERIALS AND METHODS BALB/C mice, which implanted with CT26 tumor cells, were divided into four groups: control, doxorubicin alone, losartan alone and doxorubicin + losartan combination groups. At day 0, the losartan alone and doxorubicin + losartan combination groups received losartan; and at day 8, the doxorubicin alone and doxorubicin + losartan combination groups received doxorubicin i.v. Tumor growth and intratumoral distribution of doxorubicin were evaluated. The mechanism underlying the enhanced anti-tumor effect of the combination of doxorubicin and losartan was investigated by immunohistochemical analysis. RESULTS Treatment with losartan alone did not suppress tumor growth; In contrast, treatment with doxorubicin alone decreased tumor growth; losartan and doxorubicin were administered in combination, had a synergistic effect that the tumor growth was much more inhibited. The decreased proliferation as indicated by down-regulation of Ki67, and increased apoptosis as indicated by TUNEL and caspase-3 staining. The expression of tumor suppressor gene P53 increased in doxorubicin + losartan combination groups. CONCLUSIONS Losartan can increase the therapeutic effectiveness of doxorubicin, yielding more great antitumor benefit. This study provided a rationale for initiating clinical trials using losartan in combination with chemotherapeutic agents to increase their therapeutic effectiveness.
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Zhao YG, Shi BY, Qian YY, Bai HW, Xiao L, He XY. Clinical significance of monitoring serum level of matrix metalloproteinase 9 in patients with acute kidney allograft rejection. Transplant Proc 2015; 47:319-22. [PMID: 25769566 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2014.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2014] [Revised: 12/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study was designed to explore the clinical significance of dynamically monitoring the serum level of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) before and after renal transplantation. Before transplantation and 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, and 20 days after transplantation, the peripheral blood was collected from 102 renal transplant recipients, including 8 with acute rejection (ARs) and 94 non-ARs. The serum MMP-9 level was detected by Luminex 200 analyzer (Luminex Corporation, Austin, TX, USA). By day 3 post-transplantation, the serum MMP-9 level in non-ARs had significantly reduced as compared to the pretransplantation level, and reached the lowest value on day 20 post-transplantation. In contrast, the serum MMP-9 level in ARs had significantly increased by day 3, reached the highest value on day 7, and remained significantly higher on day 20 as compared to the pretransplantation level. The receiver operating characteristic curve was plotted to evaluate the power of serum MMP-9 level on day 20 post-transplantation to differentiate the non-AR and AR groups. Our data revealed that with a threshold of 8473.26 pg/mL, the area under the curve was 0.758 (0.661, 0.856); the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnostic were 78.40% and 61.30%, respectively; the positive and the negative predictive values were 74.60% and 66.67%, respectively; and the accuracy rate was up to 71.57%. Taken together, the results indicated that dynamically monitoring serum MMP-9 levels in renal allograft recipients might be a convenient and safe method to diagnose ARs.
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Yin Y, Ding Y, Feng G, Li J, Xiao L, Karuppiah V, Sun W, Zhang F, Li Z. Modification of artificial sea water for the mass production of (+)-terrein by Aspergillus terreus strain PF26 derived from marine sponge Phakellia fusca. Lett Appl Microbiol 2015; 61:580-7. [PMID: 26394071 DOI: 10.1111/lam.12496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Revised: 09/02/2015] [Accepted: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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UNLABELLED (+)-Terrein shows multiple bioactivities, however, its mass production is a big challenge. Aspergillus terreus strain PF26 derived from South China Sea sponge Phakellia fusca has been cultured to produce (+)-terrein successfully, but artificial sea water (ASW) of high salinity used in the fermentation medium may cause the corrosion risk of metal bioreactor, which limits the fermentation on a large scale. In this study, we modified the components of ASW by removing NaCl and CaCl2 from the original formula, which reduced about 80% salinity of ASW. As a result, 7·56 g l(-1) (+)-terrein production was achieved in shake flask, which was 78·72% higher than using the original ASW, and the cultivation time was decreased from 24 to 15 days. Then, the modified ASW was used for the fermentation of A. terreus strain PF26 in a 500 l stirred bioreactor, consequently 2·5 g l(-1) of (+)-terrein production was achieved. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY The fermentation of marine micro-organisms always needs to use sea water or artificial sea water (ASW), which limits the fermentation on a large scale, as the high-salinity medium may cause the corrosion risk of bioreactor. In this study, the ASW formula is simplified to reduce the sea water salinity and improve the yield of (+)-terrein, finally, the modified ASW was successfully used for the mass production of (+)-terrein by A. terreus strain PF26 in a 500 l bioreactor.
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Xiao L, Wei Y, Zhang YN, Luo X, Yang BY, Yu SF, Wu XM, Wu CY, Li HB. Increased IL-21 expression in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasalpolyps. Clin Exp Allergy 2015; 45:404-13. [PMID: 25495679 DOI: 10.1111/cea.12475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2014] [Revised: 11/02/2014] [Accepted: 11/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND IL-21 is a key cytokine for regulating B cell immunity, which is involved in several inflammatory conditions. This study sought to define a role for IL-21 in activated B lymphocytes and enhanced tissue eosinophilia in NP tissues during the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). METHODS NP and uncinate process tissues were collected from 64 CRSwNP patients, 25 CRSsNP patients, and 29 control subjects. IL-21 expression was examined using IHC staining, qRT-PCR, flow cytometry, and ELISA, and its clinical implication was evaluated. Moreover, the effects of IL-21 on B cell differentiation and Ig production in cultured NP cells were examined in vitro. RESULTS The mRNA and protein levels of IL-21 were significantly increased in polyp tissues compared with control tissues (P < 0.05). Polyp IL-21 level was significantly associated with polyp size, tissue eosinophilia and asthma comorbidity, and recurrence after surgery (P < 0.05). Both Th1 and Th17 cells were the main cellular sources of IL-21 in polyp tissues. The percentage of IL-21(+) CD4(+) cells was significantly higher in polyp tissues compared with control tissues and matched PBMCs (P < 0.01). Accordingly, the percentage of CD19(+) CD20(+/-) CD38(high) cells was significantly higher in polyp tissues compared with control tissues (P < 0.01). Moreover, recombinant IL-21 significantly increased the percentage of CD19(+) CD20(+/-) CD38(high) cells (plasmablasts) and IgG and IgA production in cultured NP cells in vitro (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Increased IL-21 level in polyp tissues was associated with disease severity, local B cell activation, and immunoglobulin production, suggesting that IL-21 might play an important role in promoting persistent mucosal inflammation in CRSwNP patients.
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Xiao L, Gao LB, Wei Q. Association of polymorphism within the interleukin-28 receptor alpha gene, but not in interleukin-28B, with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in Chinese. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH 2015; 14:10682-91. [PMID: 26400298 DOI: 10.4238/2015.september.9.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between polymorphisms in the IL-28B and IL-28R genes and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in Chinese patients. Genomic DNA was extracted from 553 whole blood samples from 233 patients with LUTS resulted from benign prostatic hyperplasia and 320 control subjects. The IL-28B rs12979860 and rs8099917, and IL-28Rα rs10903035 and rs11249006 polymorphisms were genotyped using a polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism assay. For rs10903035, the frequencies of the "G" allele and the "AG/GG" genotypes in the LUTS group were significantly lower than those in the control group ("G" vs "A": OR = 0.655, 95%CI = 0.506-0.849; AG/GG vs "AA": OR = 0.538, 95%CI = 0.379-0.764, respectively). Combined effects analysis of rs12979860 and rs10903035 showed that the "CC+AG/GG" and "CT+AA" genotypes were significantly less frequent in the LUTS group ("CC+AG/GG" vs "CC+AA": OR = 0.553, 95%CI = 0.381-0.801; "CT+AG/GG" vs "CC+AA": OR = 0.429, 95%CI = 0.198- 0.927, respectively). In addition, the combined effects of the rs8099917 and rs10903035 "TT+AG/GG" and "GT+AG/GG" genotypes were also significantly lower in the LUTS group ("TT+AG/GG" vs "TT+AA": OR = 0.569, 95%CI = 0.395-0.821; "GT+AG/GG" vs "TT+AA": OR = 0.318, 95%CI = 0.128-0.788, respectively). Stratification analysis revealed that the frequencies of the rs11249006 "AG/GG" genotypes in the subgroups of size ≤4.11 and IPSS ≤ 28 were significantly higher than those in the subgroups of size >4.11 and IPSS > 28. Therefore, the IL-28Rαgene polymorphism might be involved in the development of LUTS.
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Song Y, Huang W, Zhou M, Xiao L, Feng X. Increased hippo signalling pathway promotes cell proliferation and anti-apoptosis in endometriosis. Fertil Steril 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.07.516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Huang W, Zhou M, Song Y, Xiao L. Increased miR-196a expression represses PGR in infertile women with minimal or mild endometriosis by increased activationof the MEK/ERK signal. Fertil Steril 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.07.495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Xiao L, Siu C, Yeung K, Leung A, Yuen M, Wong Y. MRI of the cervical spine with 3D gradient echo sequence at 3 T: initial experience. Clin Radiol 2015; 70:926-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2015.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2014] [Revised: 05/05/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Takeuchi S, Kaseb A, Ali RAW, Xiao L, Morris J, Macapinlac H, Hassan M, Rohren E. 713 More precise prognostic prediction using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)30383-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Charalampakis N, Xiao L, Elimova E, Wadhwa R, Shiozaki H, Shimodaira Y, Blum M, Planjery V, Rogers J, Matamoros A, Sagebiel T, Das P, Lee J, Bhutani M, Weston B, Estrella J, Badgwell B, Ajani J. 2254 Initial standardized uptake value (iSUV) of positron emission tomography (PET) influences prognosis of patients with localized gastric adenocarcinoma treated preoperatively. Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)31170-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Li XY, Xiao L, Zhang JH, Chen L. The irradiated-fibroblasts elicit immune response against tumor in a murine colon cancer model. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2015; 19:2812-2817. [PMID: 26241534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The breaking of immune tolerance against tumor stromal fibroblasts should be a useful approach for cancer immunotherapy. The primary objective of this study was to verify whether irradiated-fibroblasts could induce an anti-tumor immune response in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS Normal fibroblasts were irradiated with 25Gy; their expressions of a-SMA, HMGB1 and calreticulin were assessed by Western blot. Mice were immunized with irradiated-fibroblasts and then challenged with CT26 colon carcinoma. Auto-antibodies were assessed by flow cytometric. The inhibition of proliferation of tumor cells by purified immunoglobulins was investigated. RESULTS The irradiated-fibroblasts expressed HMGB1, calreticulin and α-SMA. The irradiated-fibroblasts were effective in affording protection from tumor onset and growth. The immunized sera exhibited positive staining for tumor cells in flow cytometric analysis. The purified immunoglobulins from immunized mice inhibited the proliferation of CT26 tumor cells in vitro. CONCLUSIONS All these suggest that irradiated-fibroblasts could induce an anti-tumor immune response.
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Kaseb A, Al-Shamsi H, Morris J, Iwasaki M, Xiao L, Abdelwahab R, Raghav K, Hassan M, Hassabo H, Wolff R. P-114 A phase II trial of bevacizumab and erlotinib as second line therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv233.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Mahmoudi MR, Nazemalhosseini-Mojarad E, Kazemi B, Haghighi A, Mirzaei A, Mohammadiha A, Jahantab S, Xiao L, Karanis P. Cryptosporidium genotypes and subtypes distribution in river water in Iran. JOURNAL OF WATER AND HEALTH 2015; 13:600-606. [PMID: 26042990 DOI: 10.2166/wh.2014.234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Little is known about the diversity and public health significance of Cryptosporidium species in river waters in Iran. In the present study, we determined the genotype and subtype distribution of Cryptosporidium spp. in river water samples in Iran. A total of 49 surface water samples were collected from rivers and surface water in Guilan and Tehran provinces during 2009-2010. Water samples were filtrated through a 1.2-μm pore size membrane filter or by Filta-Max filter followed by immunomagnetic separation or sucrose purification methods. Genotype and subtype of Cryptosporidium were identified by sequence analysis of the 18S rRNA and 60 kDa glycoprotein (gp60) genes, respectively. A total of 24 (48.97%) water samples were positive for Cryptosporidium species by the 18sRNA-based polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-sequencing technique. DNA sequencing revealed the presence of five species of Cryptosporidium (C. parvum, C. hominis, C. muris, C. andersoni, and C. canis) in the water samples of the study area and, to our knowledge, the first report of C. muris in Iran. The results of GP60 gene analysis showed that all C. parvum and C. hominis isolates belonged to the IId and Id subtype families, respectively. The investigated river water supplies were heavily contaminated by pathogenic species of Cryptosporidium from humans and livestock. There is potential risk of waterborne cryptosporidiosis in humans and animals.
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Xiao L, He HM, Zhong PS, Fu S, Chen C, Xue FS. Inheritance of photoperiodic control of larval diapause in the Asian corn borer Ostrinia furnacalis (Guenée). BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH 2015; 105:326-334. [PMID: 25779483 DOI: 10.1017/s0007485315000140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The Asian corn borer, Ostrinia furnacalis enters diapause as fully grown larvae. Owing to geographical variation in photoperiodic control of diapause, the subtropical strain from Hefei city (HF) enters diapause in response to short daylengths, whereas the tropical strain from Ledong county (LD) exhibits almost no diapause under the same conditions. The two strains were used in crosses to study the inheritance of diapause. The HF strain showed a typical long-day response with a critical daylength of approximately 14.97 h at 22 °C, 14.60 h at 25 °C and 13.68 h at 28 °C. The LD strain showed weak photoperiodic responses at 22 and 25 °C; and the F1 progeny also showed a long-day response with significantly shorter critical daylength compared with the HF strain. However, the LD × HF (F × M) crosses had significantly longer critical daylengths than HF × LD crosses, indicating a sexual bias in the inheritance of diapause induction, with the male parent having more influence on the F1 progeny. The critical daylength in a backcross to HF was significantly longer than a backcross to LD. Whether the inheritance of diapause fits an additive hypothesis or not depended on photoperiod, with results from different photoperiods showing additive inheritance or incomplete dominance of either diapause or non-diapause. Unlike diapause induction, the duration of diapause for reciprocal crosses was equally influenced by each parent, suggesting that diapause incidence and maintenance are controlled by separate systems in O. furnacalis.
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Xu X, Xiao L, Xiao P, Yang S, Chen G, Liu F, Kanwar YS, Sun L. A glimpse of matrix metalloproteinases in diabetic nephropathy. Curr Med Chem 2015; 21:3244-60. [PMID: 25039784 DOI: 10.2174/0929867321666140716092052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2014] [Revised: 07/06/2014] [Accepted: 07/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are proteolytic enzymes belonging to the family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases that are capable of degrading almost all the proteinaceous components of the extracellular matrix (ECM). It is known that MMPs play a role in a number of renal diseases, such as, various forms of glomerulonephritis and tubular diseases, including some of the inherited kidney diseases. In this regard, ECM accumulation is considered to be a hallmark morphologic finding of diabetic nephropathy, which not only is related to the excessive synthesis of matrix proteins, but also to their decreased degradation by the MMPs. In recent years, increasing evidence suggest that there is a good correlation between the activity or expression of MMPs and progression of renal disease in patients with diabetic nephropathy and in various experimental animal models. In such a diabetic milieu, the expression of MMPs is modulated by high glucose, advanced glycation end products (AGEs), TGF-β, reactive oxygen species (ROS), transcription factors and some of the microRNAs. In this review, we focused on the structure and functions of MMPs, and their role in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy.
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Xue H, Zhou S, Xiao L, Guo Q, Liu S, Wu Y. Hydrogen sulfide improves the endothelial dysfunction in renovascular hypertensive rats. Physiol Res 2015; 64:663-72. [PMID: 25804097 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.932848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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As a novel gasotransmitter, hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S) has vasodilating and antihypertensive effects in cardiovascular system. Thus, we hypothesized that H(2)S might have beneficial effects on thoracic endothelial function in two-kidney one-clip (2K1C) rats, a model of renovascular hypertension. Sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS, 56 micromol/kg/day) was administrated intra-peritoneally from the third day after the 2K1C operation. Along with the development of hypertension, the systolic blood pressure (SBP) was measured before the operation and each week thereafter. The oxidative stress was determined by measurement of malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and protein expression of oxidative stress-related proteins (AT(1)R, NADPH oxidase subunits). Acetylcholine (ACh)-induced vasorelaxation and angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced vasocontraction were performed on isolated thoracic aorta. The SBP was significantly increased from the first week after operation, and was lowered by NaHS. NaHS supplementation ameliorated endothelial dysfunction. The protein expression of oxidative stress-related proteins were downregulated, while SOD activity upregulated. In conclusion, improvement of endothelial function is involved in the antihypertensive mechanism of H(2)S. The protective effect of H(2)S is attributable to suppression of vascular oxidative stress that involves inhibition of Ang II-AT(1)R action, downregulation of oxidases, as well as upregulation of antioxidant enzyme.
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Li XY, Hu SQ, Xiao L. The cancer-associated fibroblasts and drug resistance. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2015; 19:2112-2119. [PMID: 26125276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The present treatment of solid tumors is plagued by drug resistance. Despite continued development of meticulously designed therapeutic scheme, cancer cells remain poorly being completely eliminated. Because therapeutic resistance is a problem with the drug used in cancer therapy, most of the studies about the drugs resistance have focused on the role of epithelial cancer cells themselves. However, it is becoming increasingly apparent that tumor microenvironment could provide a shelter for tumor cells which keep their survival after initial drug exposure. Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are the crucial component of the tumor microenvironment; substantial evidence suggests that the CAFs mediate resistance of solid tumor cells to the anticancer drugs. In this review, we describe how the CAFs may be involved in the resistance of tumor cells to the therapeutic agents and present some of the emerging therapeutic targets for modulation this resistant phenotype.
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Qin Y, Xiao L, Zhan X, Zhou H. Pdxl and its role in activating Ngn3 and Pax6 to induce differentiation of iPSCs into islet β cells. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH 2015; 14:8892-900. [DOI: 10.4238/2015.august.3.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Yue X, Xiao L, Yang Y, Liu W, Zhang K, Shi G, Zhou H, Geng J, Ning X, Wu J, Zhang Q. High cytoplasmic expression of SALL4 predicts a malignant phenotype and poor prognosis of breast invasive ductal carcinoma. Neoplasma 2015; 62:980-8. [PMID: 26458308 DOI: 10.4149/neo_2015_119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Sal-like 4(SALL4) is significant for maintaining self-renewal and pluripotency in embryonic stem cells, cancer cells and perhaps even cancer stem cells. The expression of SALL4 has been recorded in various kinds of cancers and is deemed to have a clinical value for diagnosis. However, little information on SALL4 expression has been illustrated in breast cancer. In this study, the expression of SALL4 was scrutinized by immunohistochemical analysis in breast invasive ductal carcinoma in a large cohort of 160 patients. High cytoplasmic expression of SALL4 was detected in breast cancer tissues compared with normal adjacent tissues. High SALL4 expression was associated with advanced tumor invasion (p = 0.019), lymph node stage (p = 0.027), ER (p = 0.030), PR (p = 0.037), HER2 (p = 0.019) and TNBC (p = 0.007) in overall patients. Interestingly, in Kaplan-Meier analysis, breast cancer patients with high expression of SALL4 demonstrated a worse OS. Both univariate and multivariate analysis illustrated that examination of SALL4 was of great prognostic value in OS. Thus, our data showed that high cytoplasmic expression of SALL4 was considered to be an independent prognostic indicator for breast invasive ductal carcinoma.
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Jin C, Xiao L, Ge Z, Zhan X, Zhou H. Role of adiponectin in adipose tissue wound healing. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH 2015; 14:8883-91. [DOI: 10.4238/2015.august.3.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Xiao L, Zhao JP, Nuyt AM, Fraser WD, Luo ZC. Female fetus is associated with greater maternal insulin resistance in pregnancy. Diabet Med 2014; 31:1696-701. [PMID: 25112731 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2014] [Revised: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 08/06/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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AIM To explore the hypothesis that female fetus is associated with greater maternal insulin resistance during pregnancy. METHODS In a singleton pregnancy cohort study (n = 299), we compared maternal insulin resistance according to fetal sex, based on plasma biomarkers from a 50-g 1-h oral glucose tolerance test at 24-28 weeks gestation. The primary outcome was plasma glucose-to-insulin ratio. Other outcomes included plasma proinsulin-to-insulin ratio, and insulin, proinsulin, leptin, adiponectin and insulin-like growth factor I and II concentrations. RESULTS After adjusting for maternal race, age, parity, education, pre-pregnancy BMI, smoking and alcohol use, history of gestational diabetes, and gestational age at blood sampling, plasma insulin concentrations were significantly higher (mean ± sd: 66.4 ± 50.5 vs. 51.0 ± 46.1 mU/l; adjusted P = 0.001), and glucose-to-insulin ratios significantly lower (2.60 ± 2.03 vs. 3.77 ± 4.98 mg/dl/mU/l; adjusted P = 0.002) in women bearing a female vs those bearing a male fetus, despite similar glucose levels (116.4 ± 27.2 vs. 117.0 ± 31.9 mg/dl; adjusted P = 0.92).There were no significant differences in proinsulin-to-insulin ratios, or leptin, adiponectin, insulin-like growth factor I and insulin-like growth factor II concentrations by fetal sex. CONCLUSION Female fetus may be associated with greater maternal insulin resistance during pregnancy.
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Jiang CM, Liu J, Zhao JY, Xiao L, An S, Gou YC, Quan HX, Cheng Q, Zhang YL, He W, Wang YT, Yu WJ, Huang YF, Yi YT, Chen Y, Wang J. Effects of hypoxia on the immunomodulatory properties of human gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells. J Dent Res 2014; 94:69-77. [PMID: 25403565 DOI: 10.1177/0022034514557671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The environment of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is hypoxic, which plays an important role in maintaining their self-renewal potential and undifferentiated state. MSCs have been proven to possess immunomodulatory properties and have been used clinically to treat autoimmune diseases. Here, we tested the effects of hypoxia on the immunomodulatory properties of MSCs and examined its possible underlying mechanisms. We found that hypoxic stimulation promoted the immunomodulatory properties of human gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hGMSCs) by enhancing the suppressive effects of hGMSCs on peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). The proliferation of PBMCs was significantly inhibited, while the apoptosis of PBMCs was increased, which was associated with the Fas ligand (FasL) expression of hGMSCs. The in vivo study showed that systemically infused hGMSCs could enhance skin wound repair, and 24-h hypoxic stimulation significantly promoted the reparative capacity of hGMSCs. For mechanism, hGMSC treatment inhibited the local inflammation of injured skin by suppressing the inflammatory cells, reducing the pro-inflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and increasing anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10 (IL-10), which was promoted by hypoxia. Hypoxia preconditioning may be a good optimizing method to promote the potential of MSCs for the future cell-based therapy.
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Xiao L, Zhong YP, Wang B, Wu TL. Mapping an aphid resistance gene in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] P746. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH 2014; 13:9152-60. [PMID: 25501137 DOI: 10.4238/2014.november.7.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Soybean aphid (SA: Aphis glycines Matsumura) is one of the most serious pests of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] worldwide. A single dominant gene was found to control SA resistance in soybean line P746, which exhibits antibiosis resistance. This study aimed to define the location of the SA resistance gene in P746. A F2:3 mapping population, including 312 individuals, was created based on the cross of P746 and 'Dongnong 47'. Combined with bulked segregant analysis, all of the 1015 simple sequence repeats (SSR) from the soybean consensus map were used to locate the tentative genomic region of the SA resistance gene in P746. The effort resulted in the mapping of R_P746, the SA resistance gene in P746, and was flanked on either side by Satt334 and Satt335 on chromosome 13. By chromosome walking with SSRs from BARCSOYSSR_1.0, R_P746 was mapped between BARCSOYSSR_13_1278 and BARCSOYSSR_13_1363, with distances of 4.2 and 2.6 cM, respectively. The results indicate that R_P746 might be different to the SA resistance genes previously reported. The markers that are closely linked to R_P746 are expected to be useful for marker assisted selection in future soybean aphid resistance breeding programs.
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Ranjan R, Lee YG, Karpurapu M, Syed MA, Chung S, Deng J, Jeong JJ, Zhao G, Xiao L, Sadikot RT, Weiss MJ, Christman JW, Park GY. p47phox and reactive oxygen species production modulate expression of microRNA-451 in macrophages. Free Radic Res 2014; 49:25-34. [PMID: 25287330 DOI: 10.3109/10715762.2014.974037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The production of microRNAs (miRNA) is influenced by various stimuli, including environmental stresses. We hypothesized that reactive oxygen species (ROS)-associated stress could regulate macrophage miRNA synthesis. miRNAs undergo unique steps of maturation processing through either one of two pathways of cytoplasmic processing. Unlike the canonical pathway, the regulation of alternative cytoplasmic processing of miRNA has not been fully elucidated yet. We cultured bone marrow derived macrophages (BMDM) from wild type (WT) and p47(phox-/-) mice and profiled miRNA expression using microarrays. We analyzed 375 miRNAs including four endogenous controls to normalize the data. At resting state, p47(phox-/-) BMDM has the markedly reduced expression of miR-451 compared to WT BMDM, without other significant differences. Unlike majority of miRNAs, miR-451 goes through the unique alternative processing pathway, in which Ago2 plays a key role. In spite of significant reduction of mature miR-451, however, its precursor form, pre-mir-451, was similar in both BMDMs, suggesting that the processing of pre-mir-451 is impaired in p47(phox-/-) BMDM. Moreover, p47(phox-/-) BMDM expressed significantly reduced level of Ago2. In contrast, Ago2 mRNA levels were similar in WT and p47(phox-/-) BMDM, suggesting a post-transcriptional defect of Ago2 production in p47(phox-/-) macrophages, which resulted in impaired processing of pre-miR-451. In order to examine the functional significance of miR-451 in macrophages, we cultured BMDMs from miR-451 knock-out mice. Of interest, miR-451-deficient BMDM exhibited reduced ROS generation upon zymosan stimulation, compared to WT BMDM. Our studies suggest functional crosstalk between ROS and miR-451 in the regulation of macrophage oxidant stress.
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Chen C, Xiao L, He HM, Xu J, Xue FS. A genetic analysis of diapause in crosses of a southern and a northern strain of the cabbage beetle Colaphellus bowringi (Coleoptera: chrysomelidae). BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH 2014; 104:586-591. [PMID: 24818998 DOI: 10.1017/s0007485314000352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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As a consequence of geographical variation in diapause mechanism in the cabbage beetle, Colaphellus bowringi, the southern strains enter diapause as an adult in response to long photoperiod, whereas the northern strains enter diapause in response to temperature. In the present study, we examined the inheritance of diapause by crossing a southern Xiushui strain (XS) with a most-northern Harbin strain (HB). The southern XS strain showed a clear short-day response for the induction of diapause, whereas the most-northern strain entered diapause regardless of photoperiod. Interestingly, the XS×HB progeny showed a short-day response, but the HB×XS progeny had no photoperiodic response, indicating that photoperiodic induction of diapause is influenced by maternal genotype. The incidence of diapause of F1 progeny was intermediate between their parents under short daylengths of 12 and 13 h. However, there was a sexual asymmetry, with the female parent exerting a greater effect on diapause incidence than the male parent, indicating a sex linkage in the inheritance of diapause induction. The χ2 test in C. bowringi revealed that the inheritance of diapause does not fit an additive hypothesis and also that the capacity for diapause is transmitted genetically (or possibly epigenetically) in a manner of incomplete dominance. These results suggest that a number of genetic factors are associated with differences in diapause capability in this beetle.
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Gu Y, Zhu L, Xiao L, Wu G. A safe and reliable technique in the management of pseudocyst pinna. Clin Otolaryngol 2014; 39:325-6. [PMID: 24939010 DOI: 10.1111/coa.12271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Xiao L, Drazinic C. B40 Electron Microscopy Reveals Differences In The Cell Structure Of Huntington's Disease Mutation Positive Human Embryonic Stem Cells During Differentiation. J Neurol Psychiatry 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2014-309032.68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Jiang C, Li Z, Quan H, Xiao L, Zhao J, Jiang C, Wang Y, Liu J, Gou Y, An S, Huang Y, Yu W, Zhang Y, He W, Yi Y, Chen Y, Wang J. Osteoimmunology in orthodontic tooth movement. Oral Dis 2014; 21:694-704. [PMID: 25040955 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2014] [Revised: 06/18/2014] [Accepted: 06/26/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The skeletal and immune systems share a multitude of regulatory molecules, including cytokines, receptors, signaling molecules, and signaling transducers, thereby mutually influencing each other. In recent years, several novel insights have been attained that have enhanced our current understanding of the detailed mechanisms of osteoimmunology. In orthodontic tooth movement, immune responses mediated by periodontal tissue under mechanical force induce the generation of inflammatory responses with consequent alveolar bone resorption, and many regulators are involved in this process. In this review, we take a closer look at the cellular/molecular mechanisms and signaling involved in osteoimmunology and at relevant research progress in the context of the field of orthodontic tooth movement.
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Zhang X, Ma W, Cui J, Yao H, Zhou H, Ge Y, Xiao L, Hu X, Liu BH, Yang J, Li YY, Chen S, Eaves CJ, Wu D, Zhao Y. Regulation of p21 by TWIST2 contributes to its tumor-suppressor function in human acute myeloid leukemia. Oncogene 2014; 34:3000-10. [DOI: 10.1038/onc.2014.241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2013] [Revised: 06/08/2014] [Accepted: 06/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Sun W, Liu W, Zhang Z, Xiao L, Duan Z, Liu D, Xiong Y, Zhu W, Lu G, Liu X. Asymmetrical cortical vessel sign on susceptibility-weighted imaging: a novel imaging marker for early neurological deterioration and unfavorable prognosis. Eur J Neurol 2014; 21:1411-8. [PMID: 25040846 DOI: 10.1111/ene.12510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2013] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) is a high spatial resolution technique that can indirectly demonstrate increased cerebral oxygen extraction. Our aim was to assess whether asymmetric cortical vessel sign (ACVS) on SWI could be associated with early neurological deterioration (END) as well as 90-day unfavorable outcome in patients with acute ischaemic stroke. MATERIALS AND METHODS Consecutive patients with acute middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory infarction were prospectively enrolled. ACVS was defined as more and/or larger vessels with greater signal loss than those in the opposite hemisphere on minimum intensity projection of SWI. The neurofunctional fluctuation during acute phase as well as 90-day outcomes were assessed. A National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale increment ≥2 points and ≥4 points despite standard treatment in the first 72 h after admission was defined as END2 and END4, respectively. RESULTS In all, 572 patients were finally enrolled. ACVS on SWI was present in 39 (6.8%) subjects. Multivariate analysis indicated that ACVS is an independent predictor for END2 [odds ratio (OR) 4.47, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.99-10.05) and END4 (OR 4.24, 95% CI 1.94-9.23). Furthermore, ACVS also correlates with 90-day unfavorable outcome defined as a modified Rankin Scale score >1 point (OR 2.93, 95% CI 1.15-7.48). Both positive and negative predictive values of ACVS for END2, END4 and 90-day prognosis were reasonable and both could be slightly enhanced as long as patients with contralateral artery stenosis or occlusion were excluded. CONCLUSION In patients with MCA territory acute ischaemic stroke, especially in those without contralateral internal carotid artery/MCA stenosis or occlusion, ACVS might be considered as a neuroimaging predictor for END and unfavorable prognosis.
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Olson ME, Appelbee A, Measures L, Cole RA, Lindsay DS, Dubey JP, Thomas NJ, Miller M, Conrad P, Gardner I, Kreuder C, Mazet J, Jessup D, Dodd E, Harris M, Ames J, Worcester K, Paradies D, Grigg M, Fayer R, Lewis EJ, Trout JM, Xiao L, Howard DW, Palmer R, Ludwig K, Tyler SS. Zoonotic protozoa in the marine environment: a threat to aquatic mammals and public health. Vet Parasitol 2014; 125:131-5. [PMID: 24937884 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2004.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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This collection of abstracts provides an account of four presentations at the 19th International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP)(held in New Orleans, LA, USA from 10–14 August 2003) in a symposium session on zoonotic protozoan parasites found in the marine environment and chaired by Ronald Fayer and David Lindsay.The focus was on three genera of parasites of veterinary and public health concern—Toxoplasma,Giardia, and Cryptosporidium with emphasis on their epidemiology in the marine environment.
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Luo M, Xiao X, Xiao L. Identification of a novel HLA-B*51 variant allele, B*51:59, in a Chinese Han individual. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 84:417-9. [PMID: 24898791 DOI: 10.1111/tan.12385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2014] [Revised: 04/10/2014] [Accepted: 05/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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HLA-B*51 differs from the closest allele B*51:06:01 by nt 956 C > T (codon 171 CAC>TAC) missense mutation in exon 3.
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Li B, Xiao L, Wang ZY, Zheng PS. Knockdown of STIM1 inhibits 6-hydroxydopamine-induced oxidative stress through attenuating calcium-dependent ER stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in undifferentiated PC12 cells. Free Radic Res 2014; 48:758-68. [PMID: 24720513 DOI: 10.3109/10715762.2014.905687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Stromal interaction molecule (STIM) proteins are parts of elaborate eukaryotic Ca(2+) signaling systems and are considered to be important players in regulating neuronal Ca(2+) homeostasis under normal ageing and pathological conditions. Here, we investigated the potential role of STIM1 in 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA)-induced toxicity in undifferentiated PC12 cell lines. Cells exposed to 6-OHDA demonstrated alterations in the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in a Ca(2+)-dependent manner. Downregulation of STIM1 expression by specific small interfering RNA (siRNA) attenuated apoptotic cell death, reduced intracellular ROS production, and partially prevented the impaired endogenous antioxidant enzyme activities after 6-OHDA treatment. Furthermore, STIM1 knockdown significantly attenuated 6-OHDA-induced intracellular Ca(2+) overload by inhibiting endogenous store-operated calcium entry (SOCE). The effect of STIM1 siNRA on SOCE was related to orai1 and L-type Ca(2+) channels, but not to transient receptor potential canonical type 1 (TRPC1) channel. In addition, silencing of STIM1 increased the Ca(2+) buffering capacity of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in 6-OHDA-injured cells. ER vacuoles formed from the destruction of ER structural integrity and activation of ER-related apoptotic factors (CHOP and Caspase-12) were partially prevented by STIM1 knockdown. Moreover, STIM1 knockdown attenuated 6-OHDA-induced mitochondrial Ca(2+) uptake and mitochondrial dysfunction, including the collapse of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and the decrease of ATP generation. Taken together, our data provide the first evidence that inhibition of STIM1-meditated intracellular Ca(2+) dyshomeostasis protects undifferentiated PC12 cells against 6-OHDA toxicity and indicate that STIM1 may be responsible for neuronal oxidative stress induced by ER stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in PD.
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Zhu L, Che HS, Xiao L, Li YP. Uterine peristalsis before embryo transfer affects the chance of clinical pregnancy in fresh and frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles. Hum Reprod 2014; 29:1238-43. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deu058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Liu Y, Lou YQ, Liu K, Liu JL, Wang ZG, Wen J, Zhao Q, Wen SJ, Xiao L. Role of leptin receptor gene polymorphisms in susceptibility to the development of essential hypertension: a case-control association study in a Northern Han Chinese population. J Hum Hypertens 2014; 28:551-6. [PMID: 24522342 PMCID: PMC4133281 DOI: 10.1038/jhh.2013.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2013] [Revised: 12/04/2013] [Accepted: 12/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In order to explore the potential association between the leptin receptor (LEPR) gene polymorphisms and essential hypertension (EH) risk in the Northern Han Chinese population, we recruited 823 hypertensive subjects and 491 healthy control subjects from the Northern Han Chinese. Genotyping was performed to identify the Lys109Arg, Gln223Arg and Lys656Asn polymorphisms of the LEPR gene. Significant associations were found in a dominant genetic model ([GG+AG] vs AA), P=0.007, odds ratio (OR)=3.697, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.442–9.482), and in homozygote comparison (GG vs AA, P=0.005, OR=3.890, 95% CI 1.501–10.077) for the Gln223Arg polymorphism. No significant association could be found between Lys109Arg or Lys656Asn polymorphism and EH risk. Linkage disequilibrium was detected between the Lys109Arg and Gln223Arg polymorphisms, and haplotype analyses identified that the G-A haplotype was a protective haplotype for EH. Our studies demonstrated that the LEPR Gln223Arg polymorphism had an important role in a patient's susceptibility to EH in the Northern Han Chinese population.
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Rong YH, Wan ZH, Song H, Li YL, Zhu B, Zang H, Zhao Y, Liu HL, Zhang AM, Xiao L, Xin SJ, You SL. Tim-3 expression on peripheral monocytes and CD3+CD16/CD56+natural killer-like T cells in patients with chronic hepatitis B. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 83:76-81. [PMID: 24397461 DOI: 10.1111/tan.12278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2013] [Revised: 11/26/2013] [Accepted: 12/02/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the major causes of chronic liver inflammation. Tim-3 acts as a negative regulatory molecule and plays a critical role in immune tolerance. In the current study, we investigated Tim-3 expression on peripheral monocytes and CD3+CD16/CD56+ natural killer like T (NKT-like) cells in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated from 52 CHB patients and 60 healthy controls. Tim-3+CD14+ cells and Tim-3+CD3+CD16/CD56+ cells were analyzed by flow cytometry. Results showed that expression of Tim-3 was significantly increased on both the monocytes and NKT-like cells in CHB patients than in controls (P = 0.002 and P < 0.001, respectively). Tim-3 levels on monocytes and NKT-like cells were further upregulated in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). In addition, we assessed the correlation of Tim-3 expression with levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α). Data revealed that Tim-3 expression on both monocytes and NKT-like cells was positively correlated with level of ALT (r = 0.59, P < 0.001, and r = 0.60, P < 0.001, respectively), whereas Tim-3 expression on NKT-like cells was negatively correlated with serum level of TNF-α (r = -0.54, P < 0.001) in CHB patients. Our results suggest that Tim-3 may play important roles in the pathogenesis of CHB.
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Mou X, Xiao L, Wang H, Wang G. EPA-1388 – Mental health service needs of patients with depression in general hospital - a qualitative interview. Eur Psychiatry 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(14)78596-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Guo H, Tong P, Peng Y, Wang T, Liu Y, Chen J, Li Y, Tian Q, Hu Y, Zheng Y, Xiao L, Xiong W, Pan Q, Hu Z, Xia K. Homozygous loss-of-function mutation of the LEPREL1 gene causes severe non-syndromic high myopia with early-onset cataract. Clin Genet 2013; 86:575-9. [PMID: 24172257 DOI: 10.1111/cge.12309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2013] [Revised: 10/11/2013] [Accepted: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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High myopia is a severe visual impairment which can increase the risk of retinal degeneration, subretinal hemorrhage, choroidal neovascularization, cataract and retinal detachment. We recruited an autosomal-recessive high myopia family, with affected subjects who also present early-onset cataract, retinal degeneration and other complications. Using targeted capturing and whole exome sequencing, we identified a homozygous non-sense mutation in the LEPREL1 gene which causes premature termination of the translation at the fifth amino acid (c.13C>T; p.Q5X), co-segregating with the phenotypes. LEPREL1 encodes a proline hydroxylase called prolyl 3-hydroxylase 2 (P3H2), a 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase that hydroxylates collagens. The results show that LEPREL1 plays an important role in eye development and homozygous loss-of-function mutation of this gene can cause severely high myopia and early-onset cataract. Our study also strongly suggests that the disruption of collagen modification is one of the pathogenic mechanisms of high myopia and cataract.
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