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Chang C, Yen M, Chang T, Wang K. P989 Tumor necrosis factor alpha promoter polymorphisms in neuroendocrine adenocarcinoma of the uterine cervix. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(09)62476-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Chang T, Karasawa K, Shinohara M, Yamada Y, Ichikawa H, Natsui S, Maekawa S, Kamata N. 2054 Sequential evaluation of prostate edema after permanent seed prostate brachytherapy. EJC Suppl 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(09)70570-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Jiao T, Chang T, Caputo AA. Load transfer characteristics of unilateral distal extension removable partial dentures with polyacetal resin supporting components. Aust Dent J 2009; 54:31-7. [PMID: 19228130 DOI: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2008.01085.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND To photoelastically examine load transfer by unilateral distal extension removable partial dentures with supporting and retentive components made of the lower stiffness polyacetal resins. METHODS A mandibular photoelastic model, with edentulous space distal to the right second premolar and missing the left first molar, was constructed to determine the load transmission characteristics of a unilateral distal extension base removable partial denture. Individual simulants were used for tooth structure, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Three designs were fabricated: a major connector and clasps made from polyacetal resin, a metal framework as the major connector with polyacetal resin clasp and denture base, and a traditional metal framework I-bar removable partial denture. Simulated posterior bilateral and unilateral occlusal loads were applied to the removable partial dentures. RESULTS Under bilateral and left side unilateral loading, the highest stress was observed adjacent to the left side posterior teeth with the polyacetal removable partial denture. The lowest stress was seen with the traditional metal framework. Unilateral loads on the right edentulous region produced similar distributed stress under the denture base with all three designs but a somewhat higher intensity with the polyacetal framework. CONCLUSIONS The polyacetal resin removable partial denture concentrated the highest stresses to the abutment and the bone. The traditional metal framework I-bar removable partial denture most equitably distributed force. The hybrid design that combined a metal framework and polyacetal clasp and denture base may be a viable alternative when aesthetics are of primary concern.
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Chang G, Chang T, Jackson J, Clark J, Mawlawi O. SU-FF-I-148: Performance Comparison of An In-House and a Commercially Available Amplitude Gating Device for PET Imaging. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Kuan W, Chang T, Hsu Y, Lim K, Liu H. SU-FF-I-126: Varied Vasomotor Responses Among Brain Territories in Unilateral ICA Stenosis Patients Studied Using Breath-Hold BOLD MRI. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Chang T, Chang G, Clark J, Mawlawi O. SU-FF-I-149: Accuracy of Scatter and Attenuation Correction in PET Imaging. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Chang G, Chang T, Khalil M, Clark J, Mawlawi O. SU-FF-I-151: Effects of Varying Slice Overlap On Image Noise and SNR in 3D PET Imaging. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Chang T, Chang G, Pan T, Clark J, Mawlawi O. SU-FF-I-150: Impact of VOI Size On PET Image Quantification Following Partial Volume Correction. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Cheng H, Chao A, Huang H, Chou H, Chang T, Liao M, Lai C. An exploration of Pap smear history and behavior of patients with newly diagnosed cervical cancer in Taiwan. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e20582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e20582 Background: The national health insurance policy has provided a yearly Pap smear for women >= 30 years old since 1994 in Taiwan, yet the coverage rate is still unsatisfactory. The purpose of this study is (1) to investigate the Pap smear screening history of women newly diagnosed with cervical cancer and (2) to examine factors that influence participation in Pap smear screening program in these women. Methods: Patients primarily treated for cervical cancer at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital between November 2006 and June 2007 were enrolled into this prospective study. Questionnaires included (1) socio-demographic data, and (2) knowledge on Pap smear and cervical cancer. Results: Two hundred sixty-nine patients were eligible for analysis. The median age was 51 years old (range, 25–83). Of the 269 patients, 147 (54.6%) had never had a Pap smear before diagnosis, and 35 (13.0%) did not know about Pap smear. Socio-demographic factors that significantly influenced number of previous Pap smear screening (0 vs >=1) were education level, income less than 600 U.S. dollars per month, menopaused, multiple sexual partners, and increase number of sexual partners of the male consort. Of the 147 never received Pap women, the most common reasons were thought that Pap smear screening was not necessary (46.3%), embarrassment (42.0%), busy (43.5%), and worry about the screening findings (20.4%). Of the 122 patients who have received Pap smear, 56.6% patients thought that Pap smear screening was necessary, 35.2% patients worried about the disease, 24.6% were alert on their check-ups, and 20.5% did the screening for the convenience to nearby clinics. Conclusions: Public health organizations in Taiwan should put more efforts to provide women in low education level, low income and multiple sexual partners with information on Pap smear. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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Echchgadda I, Kota S, DeLa Cruz I, Sabbah A, Chang T, Harnack R, Mgbemena V, Chatterjee B, Bose S. Anticancer oncolytic activity of respiratory syncytial virus. Cancer Gene Ther 2009; 16:923-35. [PMID: 19444304 PMCID: PMC2813688 DOI: 10.1038/cgt.2009.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Oncolytic virotherapy is an emerging bio-therapeutic platform for cancer treatment, which is based on selective infection/killing of cancer cells by viruses. Herein we identify the human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as an oncolytic virus. Using prostate cancer models, we show dramatic enhancement of RSV infectivity in vitro in the androgen-independent, highly metastatic PC-3 human prostate cancer cells compared to the non-tumorigenic RWPE-1 human prostate cells. The oncolytic efficiency of RSV was established in vivo using human prostate tumor xenografts in nude mice. Intra-tumoral and intra-peritoneal injections of RSV led to a significant regression of prostate tumors. Furthermore, enhanced viral burden in PC-3 cells led to selective destruction of PC-3 cancer cells in vitro and in xenograft tumors in vivo due to apoptosis triggered by the down-regulation of NF-κB activity (and the resulting loss of anti-apoptotic function of NF-κB) in RSV-infected PC-3 cells. The intrinsic (mitochondrial) pathway constitutes the major apoptotic pathway; however, the death-receptor-dependent extrinsic pathway, mediated by the paracrine/autocrine action of tumor necrosis factor-α produced from infected cells, also partly contributed to apoptosis. Thus, the oncolytic property of RSV can potentially be exploited to develop targeted therapeutics for the clinical management of prostate tumors.
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Yongsunthon R, Baker WA, Bryhan MD, Baker DE, Chang T, Petzold ON, Walczak WJ, Liu J, Faris RA, Senaratne W, Seeley LA, Youngman RE. Force spectroscopy of hepatocytic extracellular matrix components. Ultramicroscopy 2009; 109:942-7. [PMID: 19362423 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultramic.2009.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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We present atomic force microscopy and force spectroscopy data of live hepatocytes (HEPG2/C3A liver cell line) grown in Eagle's Minimum Essential Medium, a complex solution of salts and amino acids commonly used for cell culture. Contact-mode imaging and force spectroscopy of this system allowed correlation of cell morphology and extracellular matrix (ECM) properties with substrate properties. Force spectroscopy analysis of cellular "footprints" indicated that the cells secrete large polymers (e.g., 3.5mum contour length and estimated MW 1000kDa) onto their substrate surface. Although definitive identification of the polymers has not yet been achieved, fluorescent-labeled antibody staining has specified the presence of ECM proteins such as collagen and laminin in the cellular footprints. The stretched polymers appear to be much larger than single molecules of known ECM components, such as collagen and heparan sulfate proteoglycan, thus suggesting that the cells create larger entangled, macromolecular structures from smaller components. There is strong evidence which suggests that the composition of the ECM is greatly influenced by the hydrophobicity of the substrate surface, with preferential production and/or adsorption of larger macromolecules on hydrophobic surfaces.
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Philips N, Tuason M, Chang T, Lin Y, Tahir M, Rodriguez S. Differential Effects of Ceramide on Cell Viability and Extracellular Matrix Remodeling in Keratinocytes and Fibroblasts. Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2009; 22:151-7. [DOI: 10.1159/000208168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2008] [Accepted: 01/19/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Lee J, Wolfman D, Chang T, Matsumoto C, Sharma K. Abstract No. 319 EE: The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Patients with Small Bowel and Multi-Visceral Transplantation. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2008.12.314] [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] Open
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Chang T, Olson JA, Proffitt RT, Adler-Moore JP. Differences in tissue drug concentrations following intravenous versus intraperitoneal treatment with amphotericin B deoxycholate or liposomal amphotericin B. Med Mycol 2009. [DOI: 10.1080/13693780903208249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Kuo T, Lim J, Chang T, Bahar R, Kim E, Timiras PS. 14. Stimulation of human glioblastoma T98G cells into neuronal precursors by platelet-derived growth factor. Exp Gerontol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2008.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chang T, Panchal H, Gouw A, Kuo T, Timiras P. 7. Comparative effects of curcumin on C6 rat glioma and T98G human glioblastoma cells. Exp Gerontol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2008.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kapnistos M, Lang M, Vlassopoulos D, Pyckhout-Hintzen W, Richter D, Cho D, Chang T, Rubinstein M. Unexpected power-law stress relaxation of entangled ring polymers. NATURE MATERIALS 2008; 7:997-1002. [PMID: 18953345 PMCID: PMC4819970 DOI: 10.1038/nmat2292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 369] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2008] [Accepted: 09/12/2008] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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After many years of intense research, most aspects of the motion of entangled polymers have been understood. Long linear and branched polymers have a characteristic entanglement plateau and their stress relaxes by chain reptation or branch retraction, respectively. In both mechanisms, the presence of chain ends is essential. But how do entangled polymers without ends relax their stress? Using properly purified high-molar-mass ring polymers, we demonstrate that these materials exhibit self-similar dynamics, yielding a power-law stress relaxation. However, trace amounts of linear chains at a concentration almost two decades below their overlap cause an enhanced mechanical response. An entanglement plateau is recovered at higher concentrations of linear chains. These results constitute an important step towards solving an outstanding problem of polymer science and are useful for manipulating properties of materials ranging from DNA to polycarbonate. They also provide possible directions for tuning the rheology of entangled polymers.
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Yu D, Li Q, Mu X, Chang T, Xiong Z. Bone regeneration of critical calvarial defect in goat model by PLGA/TCP/rhBMP-2 scaffolds prepared by low-temperature rapid-prototyping technology. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008; 37:929-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2008.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2007] [Revised: 03/03/2008] [Accepted: 07/18/2008] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Wang Z, Chang T, Lane M, Xiao J, Rogers T. 33 ORAL Preclinical evaluation of 64Cu labeled bevacizumab by PET/CT imaging in tumor models. EJC Suppl 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(08)71965-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Chang T, Kott PS. Using calibration weighting to adjust for nonresponse under a plausible model. Biometrika 2008. [DOI: 10.1093/biomet/asn022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Kaminuma T, Karasawa K, Chang T, Hanyu N, Kuga G, Maesawa N, Sakaguchi K, Harada M, Yamamoto M, Horio H. Three Dimensional Non-coplanar Conformal Radiation Therapy for Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Comparison with Cases Treated with Limited Surgery. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.06.1833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Karasawa K, Kaminuma T, Chang T, Hanyu N, Kuga G, Maesawa N. Prognostic Significance of High SUV-max of the Pretreatment FDG-PET Scan in the Conformal Treatment of Solitary Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.06.1851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Chang G, Pan T, Chang T, Clark JW, Mawlawi O. SU-GG-I-136: Improving SNR by Using Super-Resolution (SR) Incorporated Image Reconstruction in PET Imaging. Med Phys 2008. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2961534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Chang T, Pan T, Chang G, Clark J, Mawlawi O. SU-GG-I-137: Effects of Background Activity On Partial Volume Correction (PVC) in PET Imaging. Med Phys 2008. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2961535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Chen L, Chang T, Cheng A, Yang C, Shiah H, Chang J, Yeh G. Phase I study of liposome encapsulated irinotecan (PEP02) in advanced solid tumor patients. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.2565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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