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Waki N, Yajima N, Suganuma H, Buddle BM, Luo D, Heiser A, Zheng T. Oral administration of Lactobacillus brevis KB290 to mice alleviates clinical symptoms following influenza virus infection. Lett Appl Microbiol 2013; 58:87-93. [PMID: 24329975 DOI: 10.1111/lam.12160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2013] [Revised: 09/11/2013] [Accepted: 09/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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UNLABELLED Lactobacillus brevis KB290 (KB290), isolated from a traditional Japanese pickle 'Suguki', has been reported to have immunomodulatory effects. We investigated whether oral administration of KB290 has protective effects against influenza virus (IFV) infection in mice. After 14 days of administration of lyophilized KB290 suspended in phosphate-buffered saline by oral gavage, BALB/c mice were intranasally infected with 2 × MLD50 (50% mouse lethal dose) of IFV A/PR/8/34 (H1N1). Prophylactically administered KB290 significantly alleviated the loss of body weight and the deterioration in observational physical conditions induced by the infection. In addition, 7 days after infection, the levels of IFV-specific immunoglobulin (Ig)A in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were significantly increased in mice fed KB290 compared with controls. Moreover, there was a significant elevation of serum interferon (IFN)-α in KB290 group mice, even at three and 7 days after infection, despite the administration of KB290 being stopped before IFV infection. Our results demonstrated that oral administration of KB290 before infection could alleviate IFV-induced clinical symptoms. Alleviation of clinical symptoms by KB290 consumption may have been induced by long-lasting enhancement of IFN-α production and the augmentation of IFV-specific IgA production. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This study demonstrated that oral administration of Lactobacillus brevis KB290 (KB290), a probiotic strain derived from a Japanese traditional pickle, could protect against influenza virus (IFV) infection in mice. Our results demonstrated that continual intake of KB290 for 14 days prior to IFV infection alleviated clinical symptoms such as loss of body weight and deterioration in observational physical conditions induced by the infection. The beneficial effects of KB290 consumption may have been elicited by the long-lasting enhancement of interferon-α production and the augmentation of IFV-specific immunoglobulin A production.
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- N Waki
- Research and Development Division, Kagome Co., Ltd., Tochigi, Japan
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Ni J, Luo L, Wu L, Luo D. The Airtraq™ laryngoscope as a first choice for parturients with an expected difficult airway. Int J Obstet Anesth 2013; 23:94-5. [PMID: 24331872 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2013.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2013] [Revised: 08/20/2013] [Accepted: 08/31/2013] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- J Ni
- Department of Anaesthesiology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Pham C, Alvarez P, Kry S, Luo D, Stingo F, Followill D. SU-E-T-56: Characterization of OSLDs for Use in Small Field Photon Beam Dosimetry. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Jiang L, Xu C, Yu S, Liu P, Luo D, Zhou Q, Gao C, Hu H. A critical role of thrombin/PAR-1 in ADP-induced platelet secretion and the second wave of aggregation. J Thromb Haemost 2013; 11:930-40. [PMID: 23406164 DOI: 10.1111/jth.12168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2012] [Accepted: 02/03/2013] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The stable or second wave of platelet aggregation often observed in ADP-stimulated platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with an artificially lowered extracellular calcium level has been attributed to enhanced thromboxane A2 (TXA2 ) generation and inhibition of ectonucleotidase activity. However, the role of thrombin in ADP-induced platelet secretion and the second wave of aggregation is unknown. OBJECTIVES AND METHODS We employed aggregometry, flow cytometry, immunoblotting and ELISA to determine whether and how thrombin participates in ADP-induced platelet secretion and the second wave of aggregation. RESULTS ADP induces a phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway-dependent thrombin generation, presumably resulting from the cleavage of αII b β3 -associated prothrombin. Generated thrombin subsequently activates protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR-1) and mediates dense granule secretion and the second wave of platelet aggregation in ADP-stimulated citrated PRP. Thus, ADP-induced dense granule secretion and the second wave of platelet aggregation in PRP were similarly and non-additively blocked by thrombin inhibitor hirudin, PAR-1 antagonist SCH-79797 or PI3K inhibitor wortmannin. Moreover, ADP stimulation caused the dissociation of prothrombin from αII b β3 and an increased plasma thrombin level; both were prevented by wortmannin. Furthermore, the wortmannin-inhibited second wave of platelet aggregation by ADP was restored by a subaggregation concentration of PAR-1 activating peptide SFLLRN. Blocking TXA2 production with indomethacin or restoring extracellular calcium to physiological concentration did not influence this thrombin/PAR-1 dependence. CONCLUSIONS A PI3K-dependent thrombin generation and the resultant PAR-1 activation serve as an indispensable mechanism to relay the platelet activation process induced by ADP.
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou
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Chen X, Li J, Li M, Zeng M, Li T, Xiao W, Li J, Wu Q, Ke X, Luo D, Tang S, Luo Y. KH902 suppresses high glucose-induced migration and sprouting of human retinal endothelial cells by blocking VEGF and PIGF. Diabetes Obes Metab 2013; 15:224-33. [PMID: 22958404 DOI: 10.1111/dom.12008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2012] [Revised: 04/16/2012] [Accepted: 09/02/2012] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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AIMS Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and placental growth factor (PlGF) are upregulated in many ocular neovascular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy (DR). KH902 is a recombinant fusion protein with its binding ligand taken from the domains of VEGF receptor-1 (VEGFR-1) and VEGF receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) and can bind all VEGF-A isoforms and PlGF. The aim of this study was to investigate the underlying mechanisms of anti-angiogenic effects of KH902. METHODS The toxic effect of KH902 on cultured human retinal endothelial cells (HRECs) was measured by Annexin V/PI staining and MTT assay. The concentrations of secreted VEGF and PlGF were measured by ELISA. The migration of HRECs was assessed by scratch wound and transwell assay. The sprouting of HRECs was determined by tube formation assay. The protein levels of Src, p-Src, PI3K, Akt1, p-Akt1, Erk1/2 and p-Erk1/2 were measured by Western blot. RESULTS KH902 at the concentrations from 100 ng/ml to 100 µg/ml had no cytotoxicity to cultured HRECs. KH902 bound not only VEGF165, but also PlGF that were secreted by HRECs under high glucose condition. A 500 ng/ml of KH902 significantly suppressed high glucose-induced migration and sprouting of HRECs through downregulating the expression of PI3K and inhibiting the activation of Src, Akt1 and Erk1/2. CONCLUSION Our study indicates that KH902 suppresses high glucose-induced migration and sprouting of HRECs through not only binding VEGF, but also PlGF to inhibit the activation of Src-Akt1-Erk1/2 pathway. KH902 is a drug that potentially inhibits angiogenic pathways involving in DR or other ocular neovascular diseases.
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- X Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Xiang Y, Luo D, Mao P. Preventive nursing of neonatal clavicular fracture in midwifery: a report of six cases and review of the literature. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2013; 40:584-585. [PMID: 24597263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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PURPOSE To summarize and analyze the obstetric factors and medical care for neonatal clavicle fracture during delivery. MATERIALS AND METHODS In 4,456 vaginal deliveries, only six newborns were found with a clavicle fracture in our hospital from October 2002 to October 2011. RESULTS Clinical findings showed that dystocia and improper midwifery manoeuvres are the two major reasons which lead to newborn clavicular fractures. CONCLUSION More attention should be paid to non-violent traction and proper treatment of shoulder dystocia.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Feng S, Huang W, Luo D, Lin X. Delayed recovery from general anaesthesia in a parturient after magnesium toxicity. Anaesth Intensive Care 2013; 41:125-127. [PMID: 23362909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Hu Y, Zhou J, Fang L, Liu H, Zhan Q, Luo D, Zhou C, Chen J, Li Q, Xie P. Hippocampal synaptic dysregulation of exo/endocytosis-associated proteins induced in a chronic mild-stressed rat model. Neuroscience 2013; 230:1-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2012] [Revised: 08/04/2012] [Accepted: 08/14/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Zolotukhin I, Luo D, Gorbatyuk O, Hoffman B, Warrington K, Herzog R, Harrison J, Cao O. Improved Adeno-associated Viral Gene Transfer to Murine Glioma. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 4. [PMID: 24319629 DOI: 10.4172/2157-7412.1000133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Glioblastoma (GBM) is a deadly primary brain tumor. Current treatment, consisting of surgical removal of the tumor mass followed by chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, does not significantly prolong survival. Gene therapies for GBM are being developed in clinical trials, for example using adenoviral vectors. While adeno-associated virus (AAV) represents an alternative vector system, limited gene transfer to glioma cells has hampered its use. Here, we evaluated newly emerged variants of AAV capsid for gene delivery to murine glioma. We tested a mutant AAV2 capsid devoid of 3 surface-exposed tyrosine residues, AAV2 (Y444-500-730F), and a "shuffed" capsid (ShH19, containing sequences from several serotypes) that had previously been selected for enhanced glial gene delivery. AAV2 (Y-F) and ShH19 showed improved transduction of murine glioma GL261 cells in vitro by 2- to 6-fold, respectively, over AAV2. While AAV2 gene transfer to GL261 cells in established tumors in brains of syngeneic mice was undetectable, intratumoral injection of AAV2 (Y-F) or ShH19 resulted in local transduction of approximately 10% of tumor cells. In addition, gene transfer to neurons adjacent to the tumor was observed, while microglia were rarely transduced. Use of self-complementary vectors further increased transduction of glioma cells. Together, the data demonstrate the potential for improved AAV-based gene therapy for glioma using recently developed capsid variants.
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- I Zolotukhin
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Luo D, Chakraborty G, Ingoglia NA. Post-translational modification of proteins by arginine and lysine following crush injury and during regeneration of rat sciatic nerves. Restor Neurol Neurosci 2012; 2:53-61. [PMID: 21551586 DOI: 10.3233/rnn-1990-2201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Following crush injury to rat sciatic nerves, a crude fraction of the 150,000 g supernatant can post-translationally incorporate [3H]Arg and [3H]Lys into endogenous proteins in amounts approximately 10 times uninjured control nerves. These increases occur in the proximal nerve stump within 2 h of injury and 2 weeks later in a distal segment of nerve containing the tips of the regenerating axons. In the present experiments, the endogenous nerve proteins modified by Arg or Lys in these nerve segments have been identified using two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The fraction used to assay for protein modification, the void volume of a Sephacryl S-300 column, was found to contain only a few proteins visible by Coomassie blue staining, one of which is likely to be albumin (68 kDa, pI 6.4). While this protein was modified by both Arg and Lys, the majority of label was found in areas not showing Coomassie blue staining. This indicates that of the many potential targets of post-translational arginylation and lysylation, most are proteins of relatively low abundance. A variety of proteins were modified by Arg or Lys alone while others were modified by both Arg and Lys. A high molecular weight protein (175 kDa, pI 9.0) was modified only by Lys and only at 2 h post crush. Of a variety of modified proteins of approximately 17 kDa one (pI 6.3) was modified by both Arg and Lys and at both time points, while another (pI 9.0) was modified at both time points, but only by Lys. The results show that Arg and Lys can be added post-translationally to a large number of low abundance, soluble sciatic nerve proteins, and that some of those proteins are modified only by Arg or Lys while others are modified by both Arg and Lys. Also, the modification of certain proteins appears to be associated specifically with the immediate response of a nerve to injury (e.g. 88 kDa, pI 7.1) while others are associated with the regenerative period (e.g. 56 kDa, pI 7.4).
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- D Luo
- Departments of Physiology and Neuroscience, New Jersey Medical School, UMDNJ, Newark, NJ 07103-2757 (U.S.A.)
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Luo D, Du QG, Dai HT, Demir HV, Yang HZ, Ji W, Sun XW. Strongly linearly polarized low threshold lasing of all organic photonic quasicrystals. Sci Rep 2012; 2:627. [PMID: 22953048 PMCID: PMC3432992 DOI: 10.1038/srep00627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2012] [Accepted: 08/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Lasing is obtained from a two-dimensional (2D) Penrose photonic quasicrystal made of a low index contrast material of holographic polymer dispersed liquid crystals (H-PDLCs) that enables a substantial reduction in the optical pumping threshold. This lasing architecture further allows for excellent linear polarization characteristics as well as wide directional dependence. The pumping threshold is fivefold lower than that obtained from the 2D defect-free photonic crystals fabricated under similar conditions. These properties make H-PDLC photonic quasicrystal promising for a new type of all organic miniature lasers.
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- Department of Applied Physics, College of Science, and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Functional Material Physics and Fabrication Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Department of Physics, and UNAM – National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Bilkent, Ankara, 06800 Turkey
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- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, 2 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117542, Singapore
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- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, 2 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117542, Singapore
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
- Department of Applied Physics, College of Science, and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Functional Material Physics and Fabrication Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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Sarrazin C, Picchio G, De Meyer S, Dierynck I, Ghys A, Gritz L, Kieffer TL, Bartels DJ, Tomaka F, Bengtsson L, Luo D, Kauffman RS, Adda N. Analyse der frühen Viruskinetik bei Patienten, die mit Telaprevir plus Peginterferon und Ribavirin (Peg-IFN/RBV) behandelt werden. Z Gastroenterol 2012. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1323997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Huang J, Li X, Li M, Li S, Xiao W, Chen X, Cai M, Wu Q, Luo D, Tang S, Luo Y. Effects of intravitreal injection of KH902, a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor decoy, on the retinas of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Diabetes Obes Metab 2012; 14:644-53. [PMID: 22340191 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1326.2012.01584.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS KH902 is a fusion protein that can bind vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and placental growth factor (PlGF) through its binding ligand taken from the domains of VEGF receptor 1 and VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR2). This study was to investigate the effects of intravitreal injection of KH902 on the retinas of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. METHODS Two weeks after induction of diabetes, the left eyes of diabetic rats in each group received an intravitreal injection of phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), Avastin or KH902 solution, respectively. Four weeks after intravitreal injection, retinal electrophysiological function and the integrity of inner blood retinal barrier (iBRB) were measured by electroretinogram and Evans blue perfusion. The protein levels of VEGF signal pathway were assayed by western blot. The expression and distribution of claudin-5 and occludin were analysed by double immunofluorescent staining under confocal microscope. The expression of VEGFR2 and PlGF was measured by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS Four weeks after intravitreal injection, KH902-treated rats had better retinal electrophysiological function, less retinal vessel leakage and lower levels of VEGFR2, PI3K, AKT, p-AKT, p-ERK and p-SRC than PBS or Avastin-treated rats. The distribution of claudin-5 and occludin in the retinal vessels of diabetic rats treated by KH902 was smoother and more uniform than those of diabetic rats treated by PBS or Avastin. The expression of PlGF and VEGFR2 in KH902-treated rats was decreased compared with those in PBS or Avastin-treated rats. CONCLUSIONS KH902 could improve retinal electrophysiological function and inhibit the breakdown of iBRB by inhibiting the expression of VEGFR2, PlGF and PI3K, and the activation of SRC, AKT and ERK.
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- J Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Faught A, Kry S, Luo D, Molineu A, Bellezza D, Gerber R, Davidson S, Bosch W, Galvin J, Drzymala R, Timmerman R, Sheehan J, Gillin M, Ibbott G, Followill D. SU-E-T-190: Design, Development, and Evaluation of a Modified, Anthropomorphic, Head, Quality Assurance Phantom for Use in Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Med Phys 2012; 39:3746-3747. [PMID: 28517809 DOI: 10.1118/1.4735249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To develop and evaluate a modified anthropomorphic head phantom for evaluation of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) dose planning and delivery. METHODS A phantom was constructed from a water equivalent, plastic, head-shaped shell. The original phantom design, with only a spherical target, was modified to include a nonspherical target (pituitary) and an adjacent organ at risk (OAR) (optic chiasm), within 2 mm, simulating the anatomy encountered when treating acromegaly. The target and OAR spatial proximity provided a more realistic treatment planning and dose delivery exercise. A separate dosimetry insert contained two TLD for absolute dosimetry and radiochromic film, in the sagittal and coronal planes, for relative dosimetry. The prescription was 25Gy to 90% of the GTV with >= 10% of the OAR volume receiving >= 8Gy. The modified phantom was used to test the rigor of the treatment planning process, dosimeter reproducibility, and measured dose delivery agreement with calculated doses using a Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, and linear accelerator based radiosurgery systems. RESULTS TLD results from multiple irradiations using either a CyberKnife or Gamma Knife agreed with the calculated target dose to within 4.7% with a maximum coefficient of variation of+/-2.0%. Gamma analysis in the coronal and sagittal film planes showed an average passing rate of 99.3% and 99.5% using +/-5%/3mm criteria, respectively. A treatment plan for linac delivery was developed meeting the prescription guidelines. Dosimeter reproducibility and dose delivery agreement for the linac is expected to have results similar to the results observed with the CyberKnife and Gamma Knife. CONCLUSIONS A modified anatomically realistic SRS phantom was developed that provided a realistic clinical planning and delivery challenge that can be used to credential institutions wanting to participate in NCI funded clinical trials. Work supported by PHS CA010953, CA081647, CA21661 awarded by NCI. DHHS.
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- A Faught
- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Houston, TX.,UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.,St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.,The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.,Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri.,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Luo D, Pan T. SU-D-217A-06: Impact of Anterior-Posterior (AP) and Posterior-Anterior (PA) Scout Scans on the CT Radiation Dose in the Whole Body PET/CT Scan. Med Phys 2012; 39:3621. [PMID: 28517389 DOI: 10.1118/1.4734703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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PURPOSE CT can contribute over 50% of radiation dose in the whole body (WB) PET/CT scan. Tube current modulation (TCM) is a standard technique for reducing CT radiation dose to the patient by changing the tube current with the patient size, and is controlled by a very low-dose scoutscan, which assumes the patient is positioned at the center of the CT gantry opening. However, most patients are not positioned at the center due to practicality or to avoid claustrophobic or to reduce time of radiation exposure from the patient to the technologist. We study the impact of the AP and PA scout scans to the patient radiation exposure from CT. METHODS Ina retrospective study of 200 patients, each received two WB PET/CT scans: one with AP, and the other one with PA. The helical CT with TCM and PET acquisitions were identical in both scans. Separation of the two scans was about 10 months in average. The scans were performed on four GE PET/CT scanners: three 16- and one 64-slice with the same TCM settings. The 200patients were selected for the same scan coverage and similar body weight (difference = 3 kg). The tube current in each slice and average exposure tothe patient were recorded and compared. RESULTS The AP scout caused lower radiation dose on 94% of the patients. Both the tube current, and radiation exposure were reduced by 46±30 mA and 1.6±1.0 mGy, respectively. The effective radiation dose is reduced by 1.7±1.2 mSv. These results were statistically significant (p<0.00001). CONCLUSIONS The AP scout caused significantly less radiation dose than the PA scout in the CT scan of the whole-body PET/CT scan. Care should be taken to select theorientation of the scout scan to achieve appropriate radiation exposure to the patient when TCM is applied.
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- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Yin ZQ, Xu JL, Song GX, Zhou BR, Lu Y, Li X, Luo D. Active skin immunoreactions lead to significant epidermal Langerhans cells reduction in facial malignant and premalignant skin tumours. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2012; 27:526-7. [PMID: 22540415 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2012.04557.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Luo D, Dai HT, Demir HV, Sun XW, Yang HZ, Ji W. Spatial angle dependent lasing from a dye-doped two-dimensional hexagonal photonic crystal made of holographic polymer-dispersed liquid crystals. Opt Express 2012; 20:9058-9063. [PMID: 22513617 DOI: 10.1364/oe.20.009058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The observation of spatial angle dependent lasing from a dye-doped two-dimensional photonic crystal (2D PC) holographic polymer dispersed liquid crystals made of hexagonal lattice structure is reported. With the increasing output angle of the laser beam in the plane perpendicular to the 2D PC, the lasing wavelength is red-shifted. By analyzing the lasing oscillation trace, we found that the effective lattice constant changes with the output angle, causing the spatial angle dependent lasing.
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Yin ZQ, Lu Y, Zhou BR, Guo Z, Luo D. Effects of topical tacrolimus 0.03% on long-term suberythemal ultraviolet B-irradiated epidermal Langerhans cells in mice. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2012; 27:521-3. [PMID: 22471949 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2012.04540.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Yu L, Jiang BP, Luo D, Shen XC, Guo S, Duan JA, Tang YP. Bioactive components in the fruits of Ziziphus jujuba Mill. against the inflammatory irritant action of Euphorbia plants. Phytomedicine 2012; 19:239-244. [PMID: 21982434 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2011.09.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2011] [Revised: 07/20/2011] [Accepted: 09/13/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Chinese jujube (also known as Chinese date) is the fruit of Ziziphus jujuba Mill. (Rhamnaceae). As a famous folk medicine, it is used as antidote in traditional Chinese formula, Shi Zao Decoction, to relieve the drastic inflammatory irritant nature of Euphorbia species. The irritant activities may cause serious adverse effects in clinical practices. This study aimed to investigate the active components of Z. jujuba through the inhibitory effects on the inflammatory cells activated by Euphorbia kansui and prostratin, a phorbol ester isolated from Euphorbia fischeriana. Peritoneal macrophage of rat and splenic lymphocyte (splenocyte) of mouse were selected to evaluate these actions in vitro. Nitric oxide (NO) release of macrophage and the proliferation of splenocyte were examined through Griess method and MTT assay. TNF-α, as an important pro-inflammatory cytokines, was detected with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Six fractions extracted from Z. jujuba were evaluated and fraction F (triterpene acids fraction) was demonstrated to be the most active part, and then, 21 compounds isolated from Z. jujuba were tested at the concentrations range from 1 μg/ml to 100 μg/ml. The results show that 7 compounds of them are likely to be active compounds concerning to their pronounced inhibitory action on the activated inflammatory cells. These effects might be helpful to attenuate the irritant action of Euphorbiaceae plants and protect the gastrointestinal tissue from potent inflammatory injury, which should be beneficial to some diseases, like inflammatory bowel disease.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for TCM Formulae Research, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210046, China
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Weksberg D, Palmer M, Rebueno N, Vu K, Luo D, Yang J, Shiu A, McAleer M, Brown P, Chang E. Generalizable Class Solutions for Treatment Planning of Spinal Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Cases. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.06.1523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Pulliam K, Howell R, Followill D, Luo D, White R, Kry S. SU-E-T-449: Clinical Impact of Couch Top and Couch Rails on Treatment Dose for IMRT and Arc Therapy. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3612403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Faught A, Kry S, Luo D, Molineu A, Galvin J, Drzymala R, Timmerman R, Sheehan J, Gillin M, Ibbott G, Followill D. SU-E-T-173: Design, Development, and Evaluation of a Modified, Anthropomorphic, Head and Neck, Quality Assurance Phantom for Use in Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3612123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Pinares-Patiño C, Lassey K, Martin R, Molano G, Fernandez M, MacLean S, Sandoval E, Luo D, Clark H. Assessment of the sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) tracer technique using respiration chambers for estimation of methane emissions from sheep. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2011.04.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Luo D, Eley J, Du W, Shiu A, Chang E, Brown P, Newhauser W. SU-E-T-244: Should Treatment Time Be Included in Assessing the Quality of a Gamma Plan? Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3612195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Pacurari M, Qian Y, Porter DW, Wolfarth M, Wan Y, Luo D, Ding M, Castranova V, Guo NL. Multi-walled carbon nanotube-induced gene expression in the mouse lung: association with lung pathology. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2011; 255:18-31. [PMID: 21624382 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2011.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2011] [Revised: 05/10/2011] [Accepted: 05/12/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Due to the fibrous shape and durability of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), concerns regarding their potential for producing environmental and human health risks, including carcinogenesis, have been raised. This study sought to investigate how previously identified lung cancer prognostic biomarkers and the related cancer signaling pathways are affected in the mouse lung following pharyngeal aspiration of well-dispersed MWCNT. A total of 63 identified lung cancer prognostic biomarker genes and major signaling biomarker genes were analyzed in mouse lungs (n=80) exposed to 0, 10, 20, 40, or 80μg of MWCNT by pharyngeal aspiration at 7 and 56days post-exposure using quantitative PCR assays. At 7 and 56days post-exposure, a set of 7 genes and a set of 11 genes, respectively, showed differential expression in the lungs of mice exposed to MWCNT vs. the control group. Additionally, these significant genes could separate the control group from the treated group over the time series in a hierarchical gene clustering analysis. Furthermore, 4 genes from these two sets of significant genes, coiled-coil domain containing-99 (Ccdc99), muscle segment homeobox gene-2 (Msx2), nitric oxide synthase-2 (Nos2), and wingless-type inhibitory factor-1 (Wif1), showed significant mRNA expression perturbations at both time points. It was also found that the expression changes of these 4 overlapping genes at 7days post-exposure were attenuated at 56days post-exposure. Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) found that several carcinogenic-related signaling pathways and carcinogenesis itself were associated with both the 7 and 11 gene signatures. Taken together, this study identifies that MWCNT exposure affects a subset of lung cancer biomarkers in mouse lungs.
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- Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-9300, USA
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Bi F, Li Q, Zhou C, Yu J, Cai X, Qiu M, Liu J, Yi C, Luo D, Xu F. Preliminary results of a randomized phase II study: Treatment of Chinese patients with advanced gastric cancer with FOLFIRI followed by FOLFOX7 or the reverse sequence. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.4064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Huang M, Luo D, Zhang X, Yu M, Zou B, Li Y, Long J, Wang J, Peng F, Xu Y, Li L, Ren L, Hou M, Lu Y. The effect of erlotinib after gefitinib failure in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with poor performance status (PS): A matched-pair case-control study. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e18057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Dai HT, Liu YJ, Luo D, Sun XW. Propagation properties of an optical vortex carried by an Airy beam: experimental implementation. Opt Lett 2011; 36:1617-1619. [PMID: 21540946 DOI: 10.1364/ol.36.001617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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In this Letter, we experimentally studied the propagation dynamics of Airy beams (AiBs) carrying phase singularity or an optical vortex (OV). A 3/2 phase mask encoded with phase singularity was used to generate AiBs and OVs enjoying precise position alignment and compact optical configuration simultaneously. Experimental results showed that the OV deflection velocity was faster than that of the main lobe of the AiB, agreeing with the analytical prediction. Numerical simulation results are also in agreement with the experimental results. Furthermore, OVs with larger topological charges were also studied experimentally with the same approach.
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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Sung JJY, Luo D, Wu JCY, Ching JYL, Chan FKL, Lau JYW, Mack S, Ducharme R, Okolo P, Canto M, Kalloo A, Giday SA. Early clinical experience of the safety and effectiveness of Hemospray in achieving hemostasis in patients with acute peptic ulcer bleeding. Endoscopy 2011; 43:291-5. [PMID: 21455870 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1256311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Endoscopic therapy of upper gastrointestinal bleeding remains challenging with conventional endoscopic devices. Use of Hemospray, where a nanopowder with clotting abilities is sprayed onto the bleeding site, had been highly effective for management of arterial bleeding in a heparizined animal model. The safety and effectiveness of Hemospray for hemostasis of active peptic ulcer bleeding in humans was evaluated. PATIENTS AND METHODS In a prospective, single-arm, pilot clinical study, consecutive adults with confirmed peptic ulcer bleeding (Forrest score Ia or Ib), who had all given informed consent to participation, underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and application of Hemospray within 24 hours of hospital admission once hemodynamically stable. Up to two applications of Hemospray, not exceeding a total of 150 g were allowed. Bleeding recurrence was monitored post procedurally, by second-look endoscopy (72 hours post treatment), and by phone at 30 days. Rate of hemostasis, recurrent bleeding, mortality, need for surgical intervention, and treatment-related complications were assessed. RESULTS 20 patients were recruited (18 men, 2 women; mean age 60.2 years). Acute hemostasis was achieved in 95 % (19 / 20) of patients; 1 patient had a pseudoaneurysm requiring arterial embolization. Bleeding recurred in 2 patients within 72 hours (shown by hemoglobin drop); neither had active bleeding identified at the 72-hour endoscopy. No mortality, major adverse events, or treatment- or procedure-related serious adverse events were reported during 30-day follow-up. CONCLUSION These pilot results indicate that Hemospray is safe in humans. Hemospray was effective in achieving acute hemostasis in active peptic ulcer bleeding.
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- Institute of Digestive Disease, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Horikawa Y, Tsuchiya N, Yuasa K, Narita S, Saito M, Takayama K, Nara T, Tsuruta H, Obara T, Numakura K, Satoh S, Habuchi T, Hu X, Guo J, Lin Z, Sun L, Xu Z, Cang C, Wang G, Kanda T, Sakamoto K, Matsuki A, Ohashi R, Hirota S, Fujimori Y, Matsuda Y, Yajima K, Kosugi S, Hatakeyama K, Kitahara K, Watanabe M, Nakazono S, Wada N, Kakizaki H, Li J, Gong FJ, Sun PN, Shen L, Li Q, Li N, Qiu M, Liu J, Yi C, Luo D, Li Z, Gou H, Yang Y, Cao D, Shen Y, Wang X, Xu F, Bi F, Li Q, Zhang X, Li N, Wei W, Luo HY, Wang ZQ, Wang FH, Qiu MZ, Teng KY, Ruan DY, He YJ, Li YH, Xu RH, Matsusaka S, Mizunuma N, Suenaga M, Shinozaki E, Mishima Y, Terui Y, Hatake K, Nara E, Kodaira M, Mishima Y, Yokoyama M, Saotome T, Terui Y, Takahashi S, Hatake K, Nishimura N, Nakano K, Kodaira M, Ueda K, Yamada S, Mishima Y, Yokoyama M, Saotome T, Takahashi S, Terui Y, Hatake K, Nozawa M, Mochida Y, Nishigaki K, Nagae S, Uemura H, Oh SY, Jeong CY, Hong SC, Lee WS, Kim HG, Lee GW, Hwang IG, Jang JS, Kwon HC, Kang JH, Ozaka M, Ogura M, Matsusaka S, Shinozaki E, Suenaga M, Chin K, Mizunuma N, Hatake K, Pua PF, Ganzon D, Chan V, Sailaja K, Vishnupriya S, Raghunadharao D, Markandeya G, Reddy PRK, Reddanna P, Praveen D, Sakamoto K, Kanda T, Matsuki A, Takano T, Hanyu T, Yajima K, Kosugi S, Hirota S, Hatakeyama K, Shigekawa T, Ijichi N, Takayama S, Tsuda H, Ikeda K, Horie K, Osaki A, Saeki T, Inoue S, Subhashini J, Rajesh B, Rajesh I, Ravindran P, Takagi K, Chin K, Oba M, Kuboki Y, Ichimura T, Oto M, Kawazoe Y, Watanabe T, Ozaka M, Ogura M, Suenaga M, Shinozaki E, Matsusaka S, Mizunuma N, Hatake K, Ueda K, Saotome T, Yamada S, Nishimura N, Nara E, Nakano K, Kodaira M, Katsube A, Mishima Y, Terui Y, Yokoyama M, Takahashi S, Hatake K, Yao X, Yang Q, Li C, Diao L, Chen X, Yu Z, Zuo W, Wang Y, He Y, Zhang X, Cai S, Wang Z, Xu J, Zhan W, Zhang YF, Misumi M, Takeuchi H, Nakamiya N, Shigekawa T, Matsuura K, Fujiuchi N, Osaki A, Saeki T. CLINICAL OUTCOMES. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyq254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Zhang Z, Ranchord A, Webber M, Simmonds M, Matsis P, Aitken A, Sasse A, Luo D, Harding S. Same-day Discharge Following Elective PCI—10 Year Single Centre Experience. Heart Lung Circ 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2011.05.364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In this Letter, we demonstrate the general propagation dynamics of an Airy beam (AiB) carrying unit phase singularity, i.e., optical vortices (OVs). For the OV with a unit charge, theoretical analysis indicates that the OV carried by the AiB will propagate along the parabolic trajectory with an acceleration velocity twice as fast as conventional AiBs before a critical position. Thereafter, the AiB main lobe destroyed by OV will be reconstructed and the phase singularity will reappear in the middle of the AiB profile.
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- Department of Applied Physics, College of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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Vu K, Palmer M, Rebueno N, Luo D, Chang E. Dosimetric Benchmarks Utilizing a Planning CTV (pCTV) Concept Based on Achievable Dose Gradients from 91 patients Treated with Intensity Modulated Stereotactic Spine Radiation Therapy (IMSRT). Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2010.07.1814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Li J, Hu X, Luo D, Xu L, Chen X, Li X, Jian D, Yi M, Xie H. The survey of HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitude and behaviour among migrant peasant workers in middle city in China. W INDIAN MED J 2010; 59:418-423. [PMID: 21355518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To explore HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitude and behaviour among migrant peasant workers in Changsha, which is a inland city in central China, and to provide evidence that educating this population may help to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in China. METHODS A total of 1782 migrant peasant workers participated in the study. A questionnaire was used to determine their knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related attitude and behaviour items. RESULTS The majority of the respondents had a rather low level of overall HIV/AIDS knowledge and its prevention, had what constituted risky behaviour in this regard and a generally low acceptance of HIV-infected persons. Furthermore, their behaviour and attitude were analysed with respect to their educational level, occupational class and score of HIV/AIDS related knowledge. CONCLUSIONS The results of this investigation will help healthcare professionals develop a sensitive and specific educational programme for migrant peasant workers. Educating this population will be a very important aspect of HIV/AIDS prevention in China.
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- Department of Dermatology, XiangYa Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Jin S, Zhou B, Luo D. Hesperidin promotes cyclobutane pyrimidine dimer repair in UVB-exposed mice epidermis. Ir J Med Sci 2010; 180:709-14. [PMID: 20535600 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-010-0503-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2010] [Accepted: 05/10/2010] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate whether topical application of hesperin affords protection to Balb/C mice epidermis from UVB-induced cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers (CPDs). METHODS A DNA damage model of UVB irradiation-induced mice epidermis was established. The immunohistochemical staining and southwestern dot blotting were used for CPDs detection; western blotting was used for P53 detection. RESULTS Topical application of hesperidin on Balb/C mice skin significantly decreased the amount of epidermal CPDs 24 and 48 h after 180 mJ/cm(2) of UVB irradiation as compared to untreated mice. UVB-induced p53 expression was more pronounced in hesperidin-treated mice epidermis compared to that of untreated mice. CONCLUSION Taken together, these results suggest that topical hesperidin application promotes DNA photo-damage repair. Hesperidin is therefore a promising protective substance against UVB radiation.
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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Du W, Yang J, Chang E, Luo D, McAleer M, Shiu A, Martel M. SU-GG-J-74: Congruence of Cone-Beam CT Image Center with the Radiation Isocenter of a Linear Accelerator. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3468298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Yang J, Du W, Li H, Luo D, McAleer M, Martel M, Gillin M, Chang E. SU-GG-T-542: Accurate Spine SBRT Setup with Properly Aligned MV and CBCT Image Systems. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3468940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Li Y, Li X, Luo D, Quan E, Pan T, Sahoo N, Chang J, Mohan R, Zhang X. SU-GG-T-116: A Novel Inverse Planning Strategy for Dose Escalation with PET Image Guidance in RT of NSCLC. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3468505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Bi F, Li Q, Zhou C, Yu J, Cai X, Qiu M, Liu J, Yi C, Luo D, Xu F. Treatment of Chinese patients with advanced gastric cancer with FOLFIRI followed by FOLFOX7 or the reverse sequence. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.tps207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Using polymer-dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs), an electrically switchable binary phase pattern was fabricated to generate Airy beams through a programmable lithographic system. The right main lobe of the reconstructed Airy beam experienced 1.3 mm transverse deflection within 24 cm propagation distance. With a suitable voltage applied, the binary PDLC pattern can be erased due to the index match between polymers and liquid crystals. This versatile approach can be also used to generate other special beams with electrically tunable capability.
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Thomas V, Choi D, Luo D, Okwo A, Wang J. Relation of biofuel to bioelectricity and agriculture: Food security, fuel security, and reducing greenhouse emissions. Chem Eng Res Des 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2009.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Luo D, Sun XW, Liu YJ, Dai HT, Sheng OY, Breese MBH, Raszewski Z. Electrically switchable computer-generated hologram using a liquid crystal cell with a proton beam patterned polymethylmethacrylate substrate. Appl Opt 2009; 48:3766-3770. [PMID: 19571935 DOI: 10.1364/ao.48.003766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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An electrically switchable computer-generated hologram (CGH) was fabricated using a liquid crystal (LC) cell. A polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) film, which was spin-coated on one glass substrate of the LC cell, was patterned by a focused 2 MeV proton beam with a CGH phase pattern (2 microm resolution). With an applied voltage on the LC cell CGH sample, an index modulation was produced between the regions with and without PMMA because of the reorientation of LC molecules under the external electric field. The maximum diffraction efficiency measured was about 28.7%. The operating voltage was below 15 V(rms).
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- D Luo
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Du W, Yang J, Luo D, Martel M. SU-FF-J-154: Computerized Method for Quantifying the Alignment of Mechanical Or Digital Graticules Relative to Radiation Fields Using Electronic Portal Images. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Bao H, She R, Liu T, Zhang Y, Peng KS, Luo D, Yue Z, Ding Y, Hu Y, Liu W, Zhai L. Effects of pig antibacterial peptides on growth performance and intestine mucosal immune of broiler chickens. Poult Sci 2009; 88:291-7. [PMID: 19151342 DOI: 10.3382/ps.2008-00330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Currently, substitutions for antibiotic growth promoters in animals are attracting interest. This study investigated the effects of pig antibacterial peptides (PABP) on growth performance and small intestine mucosal immune responses in broilers. Three hundred 1-d-old Arbor Acre male broiler chickens were randomly allocated to 5 groups with 60 birds per group. The groups were control group; PABP administered in drinking water at 20 and 30 mg/L of water; or PABP supplemented in feed at 150 and 200 mg/kg of diet. The birds were fed a corn-soybean based diet for 6 wk. Chickens were weighed weekly and killed after 42 d of feeding, and growth performance was measured. Samples of the duodenum and jejunum were collected. The villus height, mucosa thickness, alkaline phosphatase activity, and numbers of secreting IgA and goblet cells were evaluated. The PABP-treated groups had greater BW and average daily gain, greater height of villus and thickness of gut mucosa, greater activity of alkaline phosphatase, higher ratio of secreting IgA, and a greater number of goblet cells compared with the control group (P<0.05). In conclusion, PABP can improve the growth performance, increase the intestinal ability to absorb nutrients, and improve the mucosal immunity of the intestine.
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- H Bao
- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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A tunable microlens array by printing was demonstrated. An UV-curable adhesive, NOA65, was printed and cured to form a lens array profile on an ITO glass. Then this microlens array ITO glass was assembled with a normal ITO glass to form a cell, which was later filled with a liquid crystal. The focal length of the lens array can be tuned by an electric field, which changes the index difference between liquid crystals and NOA65 due to the reorientation of the LC molecules. In our experiment, the focal length varied from -2.29 cm to 3.12 cm when the applied voltage was increased from 0 V to 13.26 V.
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- H T Dai
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Huang Z, Xiao S, Luo D, Chen B, Yao S. Simultaneous Determination of Sibutramine and N-Di-desmethylsibutramine in Dietary Supplements for Weight Control by HPLC--ESI-MS. J Chromatogr Sci 2008; 46:707-11. [DOI: 10.1093/chromsci/46.8.707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Luo D, Xu T, Hunke C, Gruber G, Vasudevan S, Lescar J. Crystal structure of the NS3 protease-helicase from dengue virus. Acta Crystallogr A 2008. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108767308095664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Pan T, Chang J, Riegel A, Ahmad M, Sun X, Luo D. SU-GG-J-138: New Weighted Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) Images for Assessing Tumor Motion in the Thorax Without a Respiratory Surrogate. Med Phys 2008. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2961687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Liu T, She R, Wang K, Bao H, Zhang Y, Luo D, Hu Y, Ding Y, Wang D, Peng K. Effects of rabbit sacculus rotundus antimicrobial peptides on the intestinal mucosal immunity in chickens. Poult Sci 2008; 87:250-4. [PMID: 18212367 DOI: 10.3382/ps.2007-00353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Ninety chickens were randomly divided into 2 groups (45 chickens in each group) to determine the effect of oral administration of rabbit sacculus rotundus antimicrobial peptides (RSRP) on the intestinal mucosal immune responses in chicken. On d 7, 14, 21, and 28, the animals received 0.1 mg of RSRP dissolved in 0.5 mL of physiological saline. The control groups received the same dose of physiological salt solution on the same day. The results showed that RSRP increased the villus height of the duodenum (P < 0.01) and jejunum (P < 0.05) at the ages of 28, 42, and 56 d. The numbers of intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes in different parts of intestine of the RSRP group were increased significantly more than that of the control (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05) at the ages of 28, 42, and 56 d. The RSRP increased the area of IgA-secreting cells of each fragment of intestine at all 3 time points. These results indicated that the presence of RSRP affected and considerably modified the structure of the intestine and mucosal immune parameters in healthy chickens when compared with controls.
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- College Of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100094 China
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