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Liu F, Jia Q, Li M, Song ZY, Hu CY, Bo CX. [Intervention effect of apocynin on silicosis induced by silica in rats]. Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi 2023; 41:801-807. [PMID: 37935544 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20220922-00461] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the intervention effect and its mechanism of apocynin, an inhibitor of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase (NOX) on silicosis induced by silica (SiO(2)) in rats. Methods: In October 2021, 24 SPF SD male rats were divided into control group, silicosis model group and apocynin intervention group according to random number table method, with 8 rats in each group. SiO(2) was exposed by one-time intratracheal instillation. The rats in the apocynin intervention group were intraperitoneally injected with apocynin 50 mg/kg, 3 times a week, on the second day after treatment. The rats were sacrificed 28 days later, and lung coefficients were calculated after lung tissues were weighed. Hematoxylin-eosin staining and Masson staining were used to observe the lung histopathological changes in each group, respectively. The levels of NOX, reactive oxygen species (ROS), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in lung tissue were detected. The expressions of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) were determined by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). The level of hydroxyproline (HYP) was detected by alkaline hydrolysate. The expressions of transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1), E-cadherin (E-cad) and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in lung tissue were detected by Western blotting. Results: Compared with the control group, the body weight of silicosis model group was decreased, the lung tissue showed obvious inflammatory infiltration and fibrosis, and the levels of lung coefficient, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and TGF-β1 were significantly increased (P<0.05). Compared with the silicosis model group, the lung tissue injury in the apocynin intervention group was significantly improved, the lung coefficient, NOX, ROS, MDA, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and TGF-β1 levels were decreased, and the activity of GSH-Px was increased (P<0.05). Compared with the silicosis model group, the expressions of HYP and α-SMA were decreased and the level of E-cad was increased in the apocynin intervention group (P<0.05) . Conclusion: Apocynin may alleviate SiO(2)-induced fibrosis in silicosis rats by reducing oxidative stress, the release of inflammatory factors and inhibiting the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition.
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- F Liu
- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan 250062, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan 250062, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan 250062, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan 250062, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan 250062, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan 250062, China
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Chen YT, Chen SJ, Hu CY, Dong CD, Chen CW, Singhania RR, Hsieh SL. Exploring the Anti-Cancer Effects of Fish Bone Fermented Using Monascus purpureus: Induction of Apoptosis and Autophagy in Human Colorectal Cancer Cells. Molecules 2023; 28:5679. [PMID: 37570647 PMCID: PMC10419882 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155679] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Fish bone fermented using Monascus purpureus (FBF) has total phenols and functional amino acids that contribute to its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Colorectal cancer, one of the most prevalent cancers and the third largest cause of death worldwide, has become a serious threat to global health. This study investigates the anti-cancer effects of FBF (1, 2.5 or 5 mg/mL) on the cell growth and molecular mechanism of HCT-116 cells. The HCT-116 cell treatment with 2.5 or 5 mg/mL of FBF for 24 h significantly decreased cell viability (p < 0.05). The S and G2/M phases significantly increased by 88-105% and 25-43%, respectively (p < 0.05). Additionally, FBF increased the mRNA expression of caspase 8 (38-77%), protein expression of caspase 3 (34-94%), poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) (31-34%) and induced apoptosis (236-773%) of HCT-116 cells (p < 0.05). FBF also increased microtubule-associated protein 1B light chain 3 (LC3) (38-48%) and phosphoinositide 3 kinase class III (PI3K III) (32-53%) protein expression, thereby inducing autophagy (26-52%) of HCT-116 cells (p < 0.05). These results showed that FBF could inhibit HCT-116 cell growth by inducing S and G2/M phase arrest of the cell cycle, apoptosis and autophagy. Thus, FBF has the potential to treat colorectal cancer.
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- Ya-Ting Chen
- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan;
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 80778, Taiwan;
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Meiho University, Pingtung 912009, Taiwan;
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan; (C.-D.D.); (C.-W.C.); (R.R.S.)
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan; (C.-D.D.); (C.-W.C.); (R.R.S.)
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan; (C.-D.D.); (C.-W.C.); (R.R.S.)
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan;
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Hu CY, Achari A, Rowe P, Xiao H, Suran S, Li Z, Huang K, Chi C, Cherian CT, Sreepal V, Bentley PD, Pratt A, Zhang N, Novoselov KS, Michaelides A, Nair RR. pH-dependent water permeability switching and its memory in MoS 2 membranes. Nature 2023; 616:719-723. [PMID: 37076621 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-05849-4] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Intelligent transport of molecular species across different barriers is critical for various biological functions and is achieved through the unique properties of biological membranes1-4. Two essential features of intelligent transport are the ability to (1) adapt to different external and internal conditions and (2) memorize the previous state5. In biological systems, the most common form of such intelligence is expressed as hysteresis6. Despite numerous advances made over previous decades on smart membranes, it remains a challenge to create a synthetic membrane with stable hysteretic behaviour for molecular transport7-11. Here we demonstrate the memory effects and stimuli-regulated transport of molecules through an intelligent, phase-changing MoS2 membrane in response to external pH. We show that water and ion permeation through 1T' MoS2 membranes follows a pH-dependent hysteresis with a permeation rate that switches by a few orders of magnitude. We establish that this phenomenon is unique to the 1T' phase of MoS2, due to the presence of surface charge and exchangeable ions on the surface. We further demonstrate the potential application of this phenomenon in autonomous wound infection monitoring and pH-dependent nanofiltration. Our work deepens understanding of the mechanism of water transport at the nanoscale and opens an avenue for the development of intelligent membranes.
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- C Y Hu
- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM, Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China
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- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Bangalore, India
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- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, University of York, York, UK
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- School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, University of York, York, UK
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- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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Chen YT, Chen SJ, Yin LJ, Hu CY, Dong CD, Singhania RR, Hsieh SL. Anti-inflammatory effects of fish bone fermented using Monascus purpureus in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells by regulating NF-κB pathway. J Food Sci Technol 2023; 60:958-965. [PMID: 36908357 PMCID: PMC9998776 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-022-05413-4] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fish bones are the by-products of aquatic and fishery processing, which are often discarded. However, it has been considered having health-promoting by containing many essential nutrients. This study investigates the anti-inflammatory effect of fish bone fermented by Monascus purpureus (FBF) and the NF-κB pathway regulation mechanism in lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 cells. FBF has inhibited the production of PGE2 (prostaglandin E2), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. The FBF has significantly inhibited mRNA expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). Moreover, FBF has suppressed activation of NF-κB (nuclear factor kappa-B) by increasing IκB mRNA expression and reduced of p65, p50 mRNA expression, as well as nuclear NF-κB DNA binding activity in LPS-induced RAW 246.7 cells. These findings demonstrate that FBF has inhibited LPS-induced inflammation by subsiding the activation of NF-κB in RAW 246.7 cells, implying that FBF could be employed as a promising natural product.
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- Ya-Ting Chen
- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157 Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 80778 Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157 Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Meiho University, Pingtung, 912009 Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157 Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157 Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157 Taiwan
- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, 142 Haijhuan Rd, Nanzih District, Kaohsiung City, 81143 Taiwan
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Tong JL, Zhu GH, Sun DW, Lu D, Cheng YF, Chen H, Pei LJ, Yin X, Zhou WD, Zhang W, Ling D, Xie X, Tan X, Zhu YJ, Wu XM, Hu CY, Li H, Wang Y, Fan JY, Jia XM, Zhu TY, Chen LM, Guo HY, Zhao SJ, Wang S, Feng SW, He XY, Chi YG, Sun XL, Lang JH, Sui L, Zhu L. [Consensus of Chinese experts on hysteroscopy day surgery center set-up and management process]. Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi 2022; 57:891-899. [PMID: 36562222 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112141-20220925-00594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Hsu CY, Lin SC, Wu YH, Hu CY, Chen YT, Chen YC. The Antimicrobial Effects of Bacterial Cellulose Produced by Komagataeibacter intermedius in Promoting Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23105456. [PMID: 35628265 PMCID: PMC9142012 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23105456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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As a conventional medical dressing, medical gauze does not adequately protect complex and hard-to-heal diabetic wounds and is likely to permit bacterial entry and infections. Therefore, it is necessary to develop novel dressings to promote wound healing in diabetic patients. Komagataeibacter intermedius was used to produce unmodified bacterial cellulose, which is rarely applied directly to diabetic wounds. The produced cellulose was evaluated for wound recovery rate, level of inflammation, epidermal histopathology, and antimicrobial activities in treated wounds. Diabetic mices' wounds treated with bacterial cellulose healed 1.63 times faster than those treated with gauze; the values for the skin indicators in bacterial cellulose treated wounds were more significant than those treated with gauze. Bacterial cellulose was more effective than gauze in promoting tissue proliferation with more complete epidermal layers and the formation of compact collagen in the histological examination. Moreover, wounds treated with bacterial cellulose alone had less water and glucose content than those treated with gauze; this led to an increase of 6.82 times in antimicrobial protection, lower levels of TNF-α and IL-6 (39.6% and 83.2%), and higher levels of IL-10 (2.07 times) than in mice wounds treated with gauze. The results show that bacterial cellulose produced using K. intermedius beneficially affects diabetic wound healing and creates a hygienic microenvironment by preventing inflammation. We suggest that bacterial cellulose can replace medical gauze as a wound dressing for diabetic patients.
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- Chou-Yi Hsu
- Graduate Institute of Bioresources, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan;
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- Department of Surgery, Tainan Municipal An-Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan 709204, Taiwan;
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan 710402, Taiwan;
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Meiho University, Pingtung 912009, Taiwan;
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- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City 202301, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Bioresources, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan;
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +88-68-7703-202 (ext. 5181); Fax: 88-68-7740-550
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Tsai HY, Shih YY, Yeh YT, Huang CH, Liao CA, Hu CY, Nagabhushanam K, Ho CT, Chen YK. Pterostilbene and Its Derivative 3'-Hydroxypterostilbene Ameliorated Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Through Synergistic Modulation of the Gut Microbiota and SIRT1/AMPK Signaling Pathway. J Agric Food Chem 2022; 70:4966-4980. [PMID: 35416649 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c00641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a recent chronic liver disease common in many developed countries and is closely associated with metabolic syndrome, such as obesity and insulin resistance. The present study was performed to investigate the effects of pterostilbene (Pt) and its derivative 3'-hydroxypterostilbene (OHPt) on free fatty acids (FFA)-induced lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells and high-fat diet (HFD)-induced NAFLD in C57BL/6J mice. The results showed that Pt and OHPt significantly ameliorated FFA-induced steatosis in HepG2 cells and enhanced lipolysis through the upregulation of SIRT1/AMPK and insulin signaling pathways. In the in vivo study, Pt and OHPt treatment resulted in reduced hepatic lipid droplets accumulation. The data showed that Pt and OHPt upregulated the SIRT1/AMPK pathway and subsequently downregulated the protein expression of SREBP-1 to activate fatty acid (FA) β-oxidation to inhibit FA synthesis. Pt and OHPt administration activated the insulin signaling pathway and further ameliorated the insulin resistance and liver function in the HFD-fed mice. Furthermore, Pt and OHPt markedly increased the numbers of Oscillospira and decreased the numbers of Allobaculum, Phascolarctobacterium, and Staphylococcus compared with those in the HFD group. These robust results indicate that Pt and OHPt are able to possess potential health benefits in improving insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis by promoting healthy populations or abundances of considered vital microbiota. Besides, OHPt is more effective than Pt, which might have promising chemotherapeutic effects for future clinical application.
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- Hui-Yun Tsai
- Department of Nutrition and Health Science, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan
- Aging and Disease Prevention Research Center, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 91201, Taiwan
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- Aging and Disease Prevention Research Center, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan
- Biomedical Analysis Center, Fooyin University Hospital, Pingtung 92849, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan
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- Aging and Disease Prevention Research Center, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program in Environmental and Occupational Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Aging and Disease Prevention Research Center, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan
- Biomedical Analysis Center, Fooyin University Hospital, Pingtung 92849, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Meiho University, Pingtung 912009, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, United States
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- Department of Food Science, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 91201, Taiwan
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Wu Z, Zhou Q, Li Y, Zhang N, Liu HS, Chen C, Pang GF, Liang QH, Hu CY, Yuan HP, Yang Z, Sun L. [Assessment of cognitive function of the elderly by serum metabolites of brain-gut axis]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2022; 102:125-129. [PMID: 35012301 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20210702-01496] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the feasibility of assessing cognitive function of the elderly by serum metabolites of brain-gut axis. Methods: Convenience sampling was used to select 100 and 60 participants from the healthy population cohort and microecological balance cohort of the longevity population in Guangxi, to constitute subset of healthy population and longevity population, respectively. A questionnaire was used to investigate the demographic characteristics of the subjects, 2-5 ml of fasting venous blood was collected from the subjects, and the serum untargeted metabolomics was determined by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. The biomarkers related to the brain-gut axis were collected through literature retrieval, and the results were intersected with the untargeted metabolites and annotated. Spearman correlation analysis was used to screen serum metabolites of brain-gut axis associated with aging, and multiple linear regression method was used to construct biological age model. The mini mental status examination was used to evaluate the cognitive function of longevity population subsets. The differences of biological age and chronological age of longevity population subsets with different cognitive function were compared. Results: The M (Q1, Q3) of subset of healthy population and longevity population were 64 (38, 72) and 97 (95, 99) years old, respectively, and there were 50 (50.0%) and 44 (73.3%) females, respectively. Nine serum metabolites of brain-gut axis were obtained by initial screening, which were propionic acid, glutamic acid, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), lactic acid, 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), tryptophan, trimethylamine oxide, dopamine and canine urea. Spearman correlation analysis showed that glutamic acid and dopamine were positively correlated with aging (r values were 0.208 and 0.524, respectively, all P values<0.05), and tryptophan, 5-HT and GABA were negatively correlated with aging (r values were -0.308, -0.533 and -0.213, respectively, all P values<0.05). The biological age model was constructed as: y=49.81-1.18×10-5× GABA-1.82×10-4×5-HT+1.99×10-3×dopamine+1.65×10-6×glutamic acid -2.04×10-6×tryptophan+2.36×gender, where y was the biological age (years), the items on the right were the intercept item, the relative concentration of each metabolite, and gender (male=1, female=2). The coefficient of determination of model was 0.50 (P<0.001). The M (Q1, Q3) of the chronological age of the subset of longevity population with poor, moderate and good cognitive function were 97 (94, 100), 97 (93, 101) and 96 (94, 101) years old, respectively, and there was no statistical significance in pairwise comparison (all P values>0.05). The M (Q1, Q3) of the biological age of the subjects with better cognitive function was 51 (38, 54) years old, which was lower than that of the subjects with poor cognitive function [57 (47, 61)] (P=0.040). Conclusion: The biological age model can be constructed based on serum metabolites of brain-gut axis and used to evaluate the cognitive function of the elderly.
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, P.R. China, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, P.R. China, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, P.R. China, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, P.R. China, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, P.R. China, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Neurology, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Jiangbin Hospital, Nanning 530021, China
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- Department of Neurology, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Jiangbin Hospital, Nanning 530021, China
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- Department of Neurology, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Jiangbin Hospital, Nanning 530021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, P.R. China, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, P.R. China, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, P.R. China, Beijing 100730, China
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Ni XL, Yuan HP, Jiao J, Wang ZP, Su HB, Lyu Y, Pang GF, Zhang W, Sun L, Hu CY, Yang Z. [An epigenetic clock model for assessing the human biological age of healthy aging]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2022; 102:119-124. [PMID: 35012300 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20210817-01862] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Objective: To construct an epigenetic clock model for assessing and calibrating human biological age. Methods: Convenience sampling was used to select 186 subjects from the longevity cohort of Guangxi Zhuang Antonornous Region from July 1 to November 30, 2019, and 124 subjects from the physical examination population of the Seventh Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital from October 1 to December 31, 2020. Self-designed questionnaire was applied to collect demographic characteristics and family history of disease. Physical examination was applied to determine heart rate and blood pressure. Fasting peripheral venous blood was drawn for determination of fasting plasma glucose, plasma total cholesterol, triglyceride, plasma high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and telomere length. Methylation levels of EDARADD cg09809672, IPO8 cg19722847, NHLRC1 cg22736354, P2RX6 cg05442902 and SCGN cg06493994 were detected by targeted methylation site sequencing. A total of 54 subjects with unqualified quality control of DNA methylation and telomere length were excluded, and 256 subjects' data were finally analyzed. Trend test was used for the change of methylation level among different ages groups, multiple linear regression method was used to build prediction models of biological age. Kendal rank correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation of age gap (Gregorian calendar age minus biological age) with telomere length. Independent sample t-test was used to compare the health-related indicators between subjects with different age gap within different age groups. Results: The M(Q1, Q3)of age of subjects were 67 (51, 91) years old, including 166 females (64.84%). With increase of age, the methylation levels of gene loci were decreased (EDARADD cg09809672, IPO8 cg19722847 and P2RX6 cg05442902) and increased (NHLRC1 cg22736354 and SCGN cg06493994) (all P values<0.05). The established biological age prediction model was as follows: Y=-53.121×EDARADD cg09809672-137.564×IPO8 cg19722847+141.040×NHLRC1 cg22736354-67.893×P2RX6 cg05442902+149.547×SCGNcg06493994+4.592×sex+64.185 (R2=0.86, P<0.001), where Y was the biological age, and the items in the equation were methylation level, sex (male =1, female =2) and intercept in sequence. The Kendall rank correlation coefficient between age gap and telomere length was 0.731 (P<0.001). Compared with the subjects whose age gaP<0, the subjects with age gaP≥0 had higher systolic blood pressure in adolescence [(88.50±8.89) and (109.83±9.48) mmHg, respectively, 1 mmHg=0.133 kPa]; lower TC [(5.48±0.23) and (3.98±0.54) mmol/L, respectively, ] and TG [(3.51±0.32) and (3.41±0.20) mmol/L] in young adults; lower fasting blood glucose in middle age [(6.17±0.67) and (5.37±0.79) mmol/L, respectively, ] and higher diastolic blood pressure in nonagenarian age [(76.99±6.78) and (83.97±9.36) mmHg, respectively, ] (all P values<0.05). Conclusion: The constructed epigenetic clock model can be used to evaluate and calibrate human biological age.
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- X L Ni
- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing 100730, China
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- Clinical Lab, the Seventh Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100700, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Prevention and Health Protection, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing 100730, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing 100730, China
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Liu JH, Hu CY, Zhou RX, Sha Y. [Clinical and imaging features of middle ear hairy polyps]. Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2021; 56:962-965. [PMID: 34666445 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201119-00880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To collect the clinical cases of middle ear hairy polyp, and to summarize the imaging features. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of four cases middle ear hairy polyp confirmed by surgical and pathologic between January 2007 and January 2020 at the Affiliated Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University. There were three females, one male, with two left ears and two right ears, aged from 1 to 59 years. The CT and MRI imaging of the patients, and the corresponding clinical manifestations were analyzed. Results: Hairy polyps originated from tympanum in one case, originated from Eustachian tube in two cases, exhibiting recurrent otorrhea without evident inducement. The other case, hairy polyps originated from the Eustachian tube pharyngeal orifice and protruded into the nasopharyngeal cavity, with pharynx discomfort and aural fullness, endoscope showed offwhite polypoid mass with a little hair. All the four cases presented polypoid soft tissue masses on CT and MRI imaging, containing soft tissue wall and a large amount of adipose tissue, with soft tissue in the center of the mass which liked the core, and enhanced. MRI showed stratified arrangement of fat and soft tissue in the wall of the mass. Four cases all had surgical treatment, postoperative pathology examination presented that hair follicles, mature sebaceous glands and other skin appendages were found under squamous epithelium. A large amount of adipose tissue, part of muscle tissue, cartilage tissue, and some fibro-collagenous tissue were proliferated in the mass, accompanied by collagen degeneration. Conclusion: The middle ear hairy polyps has imaging characteristics, the polypoid soft tissue mass usually looks smooth and contains a large amount of adipose tissue, with a soft tissue in the center, and can be suggestively diagnosed by CT and MRI.
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- J H Liu
- Department of Radiology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Department of Pathology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Department of Radiology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Department of Radiology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
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Hu CY, Xu KL, Pan B. [Research progress of drug combination in overcoming drug resistance of CAR-T cell therapy]. Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi 2021; 60:681-685. [PMID: 34619850 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112138-20200731-00723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- C Y Hu
- Department of Hematology,Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University;Blood Diseases Institute,Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221002, China
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- Department of Hematology,Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University;Blood Diseases Institute,Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221002, China
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- Department of Hematology,Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University;Blood Diseases Institute,Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221002, China
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Hu CY, Wan XL, Zhang YJ, Deng XT, Wang ZD, Misra RDK. The synergistic effect of grain boundary and grain orientation on micro-mechanical properties of austenitic stainless steel. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2021; 118:104473. [PMID: 33773237 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Micro/nano-scale deformation behavior including hardness, elastic modulus, and pop-ins, was studied in a medical austenitic stainless steel followed by post-mortem EBSD characterization. Relatively higher hardness and modulus was observed near {101} and more pop-ins occurred in this orientation at high loading rate. The activation volume (v) obtained from nanoindentation had weak dependence on grain orientation and was ~10-20 b3, indicating that neither diffusional creep processes nor conventional dislocation segments passing through dislocation forests controls plastic deformation in our study. The plastic zone radius (c) and the distance of the indent from the grain boundary (d) were used to describe the effect of grain boundary on the pop-in effect. The ratio of c/d meets amplitude version of Gaussian peak function distribution for a given orientation, whose peak value remains nearly constant for all the orientations.
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- C Y Hu
- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China; Laboratory for Excellence in Advanced Steel Research, Department of Metallurgical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
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- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China.
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- Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8577, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Rolling and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rolling and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Laboratory for Excellence in Advanced Steel Research, Department of Metallurgical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
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Su HB, Ni XL, Wang ZP, Zhang L, Pang GF, Lyu Y, Zhang W, Yuan HP, Sun L, Yang Z, Hu CY. [Analysis of distribution characteristics and influencing factors of healthy and long-lived people in Shanglin area of Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region]. Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 2021; 42:106-112. [PMID: 33503705 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20200422-00624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To explore the epidemiologic characteristics of long-lived population and influencing factors in Shanglin county of Guangxi and provide scientific basis for the study of health and longevity in Guangxi. Methods: We collected and analyzed the general demographic cross-sectional data of the long-lived individuals (≥90 years old) in 11 villages and towns by multi-source registration and face-to-face interview. The age group control design was adopted to conduct a comparison among the longevity group (90-100 years old), centenarian group (≥100 years old), the longevity plus centenarian group and control group (local population aged 40-85 years), and identify the factors related to longevity. Results: Among the 496 007 people registered in Shanglin, 1 533 were aged ≥90 years, including 1 453 in the longevity group, with an average age of (92.84±2.46) years, and 80 in the centenarian group, with an average age of (102.67±2.60) years. The spatial distribution of long-lived individuals and centenarians was mainly in the north and central areas, and sparse in southwest area. Analysis on factors related to health and longevity indicated that old people with Zhuang ethnic (OR=1.551,95%CI:1.308-1.838), married (OR=55.507,95%CI:36.087-85.377) and moderately high waist-to-hip ratio (OR=258.056,95%CI:27.775-2 397.569), and SBP (OR=1.019,95%CI:1.013-1.026) tended to live longer. Conclusions: We found that the rate of longevity in Shanglin was higher than the average level in Guangxi and China. Longevity in Shanglin country had unique spatial and population distribution characterics of female longevity more than male longevity, mainly Zhuang ethnic and so on. Being women, married, family history of longevity, appropriate high waist-to-hip ratio, SBP and blood sugar level might be positive factors for longevity in Shanglin, but the impacts of other factors on longevity need further study.
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- H B Su
- Department of Prevention and Health Protection, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission; Institute of Geriatric Medicine,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China;Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission; Institute of Geriatric Medicine,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission; Institute of Geriatric Medicine,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China;Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission; Institute of Geriatric Medicine,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission; Institute of Geriatric Medicine,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission; Institute of Geriatric Medicine,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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Ni XL, Zhang L, Wang ZP, Su HB, Pang GF, Lyu Y, Zhang W, Yuan HP, Sun L, Yang Z, Hu CY. [The study on the distribution characteristics and relevant factors of healthy and long-lived people in multiple regions of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region]. Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 2021; 42:99-105. [PMID: 33503704 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20200425-00651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the epidemiological characteristics and relevant factors among individuals characterized by their longevity in multiple regions of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and provide a valuable scientific perspective for the research in health and longevity of the elderly in Guangxi. Methods: Registration and face-to-face questionnaire on a door-to-door basis were adopted to collect the demographic characteristics of the long-lived individuals (≥90 years old) in Bama of Hechi city, Yongfu of Guilin city, Dongxing of Fangchenggang city, Guangxi. Then, among the local general population, individuals within the age group between 40 and 85 years old were selected randomly as controls. Correlations were then analyzed between the relative health and longevity of the subjects and their gender, ethnicity, family history, disease history, marital status, the number of family generations, the number of children, smoking, drinking, outdoor activities, sleep and other health-related factors, then the result was subject to further analysis by comparing the long-lived population and the control population respectively. Results: Among 691 500 of the permanent residents of Bama, Yongfu and Dongxing city, 1 005 cases were 90 years old and over with a ratio of 145.34 out of 100 000 persons; within the 1 005 cases, 944 were aged between 90 and 100 (longevity rate: 136.51/100 000) with an average age of (93.28±2.57); 61 cases were aged 100 or over, arriving at a centenarian rate of 8.82/100 000 with an average age of (102.00±3.05) years. Significant differences were found just among three particular factors - regional distribution (P=0.014), history of disease (P=0.002), four generations of family (P=0.008) between nonagenarians and centenarians (P<0.05), while the other 15 indicators did not show anything noteworthy. The result indicated that longevity and centenarians might be the same group and then we combined both groups into one. By cross-comparison between the longevity-plus- centenarians and the control group in the region, factors listed below exhibited significant correlation with health and longevity: marital status (OR=26.469, 95%CI: 13.208-53.045), number of generations within the family (OR=5.419, 95%CI: 3.418-8.592), number of male offspring (OR=2.013, 95%CI: 1.555-2.607), number of female offspring (OR=1.380, 95%CI: 1.122-1.696), and the frequency of outdoor activities (OR=10.226, 95%CI: 3.164-33.045). Conclusions: The longevity rate is higher in the general natural population in Bama, Yongfu and Dongxing of Guangxi. The phenomenon may owe to favorable family structure, atmosphere within or out of the family or other elements related with social surrounding. Among them all, mentality, inclination to physical exercise and regular rhythm of life may all exert tremendous contributory influence here.
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- X L Ni
- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission; Institute of Geriatric Medicine,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China;Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission; Institute of Geriatric Medicine,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China;Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission; Institute of Geriatric Medicine,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission; Institute of Geriatric Medicine,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission; Institute of Geriatric Medicine,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission; Institute of Geriatric Medicine,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China;Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Neurological Department, Jiangbin Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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Autosomal dominant hypocalcified amelogenesis imperfecta (ADHCAI; OMIM #130900) is a genetic disorder exhibiting severe hardness defects and reduced fracture toughness of dental enamel. While the condition is nonsyndromic, it can be associated with other craniofacial anomalies, such as malocclusions and delayed or failed tooth eruption. Truncation mutations in FAM83H (OMIM *611927) are hitherto the sole cause of ADHCAI. With human genetic studies, Fam83h knockout and mutation-knock-in mouse models indicated that FAM83H does not serve a critical physiologic function during enamel formation and suggested a neomorphic mutation mechanism causing ADHCAI. The function of FAM83H remains obscure. FAM83H has been shown to interact with various isoforms of casein kinase 1 (CK1) and keratins and to mediate organization of keratin cytoskeletons and desmosomes. By considering FAM83H a scaffold protein to anchor CK1s, further molecular characterization of the protein could gain insight into its functions. In this study, we characterized 9 kindreds with ADHCAI and identified 3 novel FAM83H truncation mutations: p.His437*, p.Gln459*, and p.Glu610*. Some affected individuals exhibited hypoplastic phenotypes, in addition to the characteristic hypocalcification enamel defects, which have never been well documented. Failed eruption of canines or second molars in affected persons was observed in 4 of the families. The p.Glu610* mutation was located in a gap area (amino acids 470 to 625) within the zone of previously reported pathogenic variants (amino acids 287 to 694). In vitro pull-down studies with overexpressed FAM83H proteins in HEK293 cells demonstrated an interaction between FAM83H and SEC16A, a protein component of the COP II complex at endoplasmic reticulum exit sites. The interaction was mediated by the middle part (amino acids 287 to 657) of mouse FAM83H protein. Results of this study significantly extended the phenotypic and genotypic spectrums of FAM83H-associated ADHCAI and suggested a role for FAM83H in endoplasmic reticulum-to-Golgi vesicle trafficking and protein secretion (dbGaP phs001491.v1.p1).
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- S K Wang
- Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Jhongjheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Jhongjheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Stomatology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Xitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Molecular Genetics and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Chen YC, Hsieh SL, Hu CY. Effects of Red-Bean Tempeh with Various Strains of Rhizopus on GABA Content and Cortisol Level in Zebrafish. Microorganisms 2020; 8:E1330. [PMID: 32878315 PMCID: PMC7565155 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms8091330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Tempeh is traditionally produced by fermenting soybean with the fungus Rhizopus oligosporus found in banana leafs. We wanted to investigate if Taiwan's flavorful red bean could be used as a healthy substitute for soybeans in tempeh. One bioactive component of tempeh is γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA). We measured GABA content and shelf-life-related antimicrobial activity in red-bean tempeh made with four strains of Rhizopus, one purchased strain of Rhizopus, and an experimental co-cultured group (Rhizopus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus BCRC16000) as well as cortisol in red-bean-tempeh-treated zebrafish. GABA was highest in the co-culture group (19.028 ± 1.831 g kg-1), followed by screened Strain 1, the purchased strain, and screened Strain 4. All strains had antibacterial activity on S. aureus and B. cereus. The extract significantly reduced cortisol in zebrafish. However, Strain 1, with less GABA than some of the other strains, had the best effect on cortisol level, suggesting that other components in red-bean tempeh may also affect stress-related cortisol. We found the benefits of red-bean tempeh to be similar to those reported for soybean-produced tempeh, suggesting that it could be produced as an alternative product. Considering the Taiwanese appreciation of the red-bean flavor, it might find a welcoming market.
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- Yo-Chia Chen
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan;
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan;
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Meiho University, Pingtung 912009, Taiwan
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Chen YC, Wu YJ, Hu CY. Monosaccharide composition influence and immunomodulatory effects of probiotic exopolysaccharides. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 133:575-582. [PMID: 31004639 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.04.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [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: 03/16/2019] [Revised: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are metabolites of probiotics that have gained wide interest recently. A strain of Lactobacillus reuteri Mh-001 with high exopolysaccharide (EPS) production ability was isolated, identified, and were used to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of the EPSs. Among the three unpurified EPSs, RAW246.7 murine macrophages treated with 5 ppm of EPS 1 revealed the lowest tumour necrosis factor α (TNF-α) secretion (325.32 ± 51.10 pg/ug DNA). The second lowest TNF- α secretion occurred with EPS 2 (701.12 ± 86.108 pg/ug DNA) from Mh-002. EPSs 4, 5, and 6 were further purified from EPS 1. Cells treated with 1 ppm of EPS 4 had the lowest TNF-α secretion of all (209.20 ± 84.34 pg/ug DNA). The monosaccharide components, EPS 4 and EPS 1, had the highest galactose content (45 ± 2.75% and 39 ± 2.75%, respectively). The monosaccharide percentages (galactose > rhamnose > glucose) were related to the anti-inflammatory activity of the EPSs. The galactose content of EPSs enhanced their anti-inflammatory effects on the macrophages. These data indicate that EPS possesses beneficial physiological effects such as anti-inflammatory properties, and the monosaccharide content of the EPS was the factor influencing the anti-inflammatory properties.
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- Yo-Chia Chen
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Meiho University; Department of Nursing, Meiho University
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Meiho University.
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Hu CY, Ma WJ, Liu J, Liu PF. [Correlation between breast density and age, breast cancer molecular subtype]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2019; 99:49-52. [PMID: 30641665 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0376-2491.2019.01.011] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To explore the correlation between breast density and breast cancer molecular subtype. Methods: The data of 1 407 cases of breast cancer immunohistochemistry and preoperative mammography in Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital from August 2015 to August 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. All cases were divided into four groups: <45 years old, 45-54 years old, 55-64 years old and ≥ 65 years old, and all groups were divided into four molecular subtypes: Luminal A, Luminal B, HER2-enriched and triple-negative according to immunohistochemical results. Person correlation test was used to analyze the correlation between breast density and age; Kruskal-Wallis test was used to analyze the difference in breast density between different molecular subtypes. Results: There was a negative correlation between breast density and age (r=-0.55, P<0.01). Descriptive analysis results showed that the mean breast density of<45 years old, 45-54 years old, 55-64 years old and ≥65 years old was 20.0%±7.3%, 16.2%±8.4%, 10.5%±5.2%, and 7.9%±3.2%, respectively. The mean breast density of Luminal A, Luminal B, HER2-enriched and triple-negative was 14.0%±8.1%, 14.5%±7.6%, 14.8%±7.7% and 13.2%±7.3%, respectively. Kruskal-Wallis test showed significant statistical differences in breast density among molecular subtypes in the group of<45 years old (P<0.05), while no statistical significance in other groups (all P>0.05). Conclusion: There is correlation between breast density and breast cancer molecular subtype in young patients, but whether breast density has a potential evaluation effect on breast cancer molecular subtype still needs to be further studied.
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- C Y Hu
- Department of Breast Imaging, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy of Tianjin, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy of Education Ministry, Tianjin 300060, China
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Li G, Li J, Hu CY, Tian L, Lv CA, Jin LJ. Limb-salvage treatment of malignant tumors of the limbs. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2018; 32:891-897. [PMID: 30043573] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The aim of this study was to explore the clinical efficacy of limb-salvage therapy for malignant bone tumors of the limbs using two surgical methods. This investigation presents a retrospective study of malignant bone tumors of the limbs in 42 patients. Participants were divided into two groups: group A of 25 patients who were treated with artificial prosthesis replacement, and group B of 17 patients treated with bone inactivation. By collection of clinical data, the survival rate, surgical complications, quality of life, pain relief and postoperative limb function following artificial prosthesis replacement and tumor inactivation were comprehensively evaluated in patients with malignant bone tumors of the limbs. Group A had significantly higher Karnofsky quality of life scores compared to group B after six months (P=0.027). The Enneking scores of limb functions in group A were significantly higher than those of group B (P=0.022). In group A the postoperative limb function score was good and excellent in 92% and in group B in 64.7%. There were significantly more postoperative complications in group B compared with group A (P=0.027), but no significant difference in the recurrence rate in the two group (P=0.976). The study results can provide reference for surgical treatment of the patients with malignant bone tumors.
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- G Li
- Orthopedic Department, Affiliated Hong Qi Hospital of Mu Dan Jiang Medical University, Mudanjiang City, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Affiliated Hong Qi Hospital of Mu Dan Jiang Medical University, Mudanjiang City, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, Affiliated Hong Qi Hospital of Mu Dan Jiang Medical University, Mudanjiang City, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Affiliated Hong Qi Hospital of Mu Dan Jiang Medical University, Mudanjiang City, China
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- ICU Department, Affiliated HongQi Hospital of Mu Dan Jiang Medical University, Mudanjiang City, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, Affiliated Hong Qi Hospital of Mu Dan Jiang Medical University, Mudanjiang City, China
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Wen LY, Zhang YS, Zhou X, Li G, Hu CY, Li Y, Jin LJ. Effect of branched chain amino acids on perioperative temperature, glucose level and fat metabolism in patients with gastrointestinal tumors. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2018; 32:357-363. [PMID: 29685019] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of branched chain amino acids (BCCAs) on perioperative temperature, glucose and fat metabolism in patients with gastrointestinal tumors. Fifty-six patients undergoing gastrointestinal tumor surgery were included in the study and randomly divided into two groups of 28 patients each: an experimental and a control group. During surgery, the experimental group received 5.64mL·Kg-1·h-1(4KJ·Kg-1·h-1) of BCCAs intravenously, through an infusion pump, and the control group received an equal volume of NaCl 0.9%. Vital signs were continuously monitored during the operation. Nasopharynx temperature levels of glucose, insulin, free fatty acid and ketone bodies in the blood were determined 30 min before anesthesia (t 0), after anesthesia and before surgery (t 1), 30 min after the start of surgery (t 2), 2 h after start of surgery (t 3) and 1 h after the end of surgery (T4). Patients shivering intensity (Wrench grading) and pain degree [Visual analogue scale (VAS)]) were estimated 1 h after the endotracheal tube was removed. Nasopharynx temperature was decreased (p less than 0.05) in both groups after anesthesia induction, while 1 h after the tube was removed it was higher in the experimental group than the control group (p less than 0.05); compared with pre-surgery values, blood glucose levels were increased during surgery in both groups, but the experimental group had a lower increasing trend compared to the control group, though without statistical significance (p>0.05). Insulin levels were significantly different between the two groups at all time-points during surgery (p less than 0.05). However, the rising trend of the experimental group was more dramatic during the period from t 0 to t 3. One hour after surgery (t 4), the insulin levels varied, but still at higher levels than pre-surgery, with a significant difference (p less than 0.05); levels of free fatty acids had a downward trend in both groups, and levels in the experimental group continued to decline until 1 h after surgery. Patients who received branched chain amino acids had less temperature decrease during surgery. Moreover, blood glucose levels were not increased, which limits fat mobilization and leads to production of ketone bodies, reduces the shivering and its intensity after surgery.
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- L Y Wen
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated HongQi Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mu Danjiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated HongQi Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mu Danjiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated HongQi Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mu Danjiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated HongQi Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mu Danjiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated HongQi Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mu Danjiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated HongQi Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mu Danjiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated HongQi Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mu Danjiang, China
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- Institute of Biotechnology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Neipu Hsiang, Pingtung, 91201 Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Life Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, 10677 Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Science, Fooyin University, Taliao Hsiang, Kaohsiung, 83161 Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Yung-Ta Institute of Technology and Commerce, Pingtung, 90901 Taiwan, R.O.C
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Hu CY, Zhang YH, Wang T, Chen L, Gong ZH, Wan YS, Li QJ, Li YS, Zhu B. Interleukin-2 reverses CD8(+) T cell exhaustion in clinical malignant pleural effusion of lung cancer. Clin Exp Immunol 2016; 186:106-14. [PMID: 27447482 DOI: 10.1111/cei.12845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a poor prognostic sign for cancer patients, whereas the functional condition of MPE CD8(+) T cells is unknown. Intracavitary immunotherapy with interleukin (IL)-2 has been proven effective in controlling MPE. To elucidate the underlying mechanism, 35 lung cancer (LC) patients with MPE and 12 healthy donors were included in this study. For the IL-2 therapy experiments, after draining partial MPE, we treated 14 patients by administrating IL-2 (3 or 5 × 10(6) U in 50 ml saline) into the thoracic cavity. Before and after IL-2 treatment (40-48 h), the MPE and peripheral blood (PB) were obtained from the subjects. PB from healthy volunteers was collected as control. The expression of programmed cell death 1 (PD-1), granzyme B (GzmB), interferon (IFN)-γ and the proliferation were analysed in CD8(+) T cells from MPE and PB. The CD8(+) T cells in the MPE of LC patients showed lowest GzmB, IFN-γ and proliferation but highest PD-1 expression, compared with that in PB of LC patients and healthy donors. IL-2 treatment reduced the expression of PD-1, increased the expression of GzmB and IFN-γ and enhanced the proliferation of CD8(+) T cells in MPE. In addition, IL-2 treatment reduced carcino-embryonic antigen (CEA) level in MPE. These results indicate that MPE CD8(+) T cells exhibit exhaustion phenotype which can be reversed by IL-2 therapy.
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- C Y Hu
- Institute of Cancer, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, No.97 Hospital of PLA, Xuzhou 221004, China
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- Institute of Cancer, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the 324th Hospital of PLA, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cancer, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Immunology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Institute of Cancer, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cancer, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Yang YC, Kung TL, Hu CY, Lin SF. Development of primer pairs from diverse chloroplast genomes for use in plant phylogenetic research. Genet Mol Res 2015; 14:14857-70. [PMID: 26600547 DOI: 10.4238/2015.november.18.51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Variation in the chloroplast DNA sequence is useful for plant phylogenetic studies. However, the number of variable sequences provided by chloroplast DNA for suggested genes or genomic regions in plant phylogenetic analyses is often inadequate. To identify conserved regions that can be used to design primers and amplify variable sequences for use in plant phylogenetic studies, the complete chloroplast genomic sequences of six plant species (including Oryza sativa, Arabidopsis thaliana, Glycine max, Lotus japonicus, Medicago truncatula, and Phaseolus vulgaris), searched from the taxonomy database of NCBI were investigated. A total of 93 conserved regions, 32 in large single copy and 61 in inverted repeat regions, were identified. A set of five primer pairs were designed according to the conserved sequences located in the psbA~trnK, psbB~psbH, rpl23~trnI, trnR~trnN, and trnY~trnD regions to amplify variable DNA fragments. An additional 18 plant accessions from 14 species were used to validate their utility. Each of the tested species could be distinguished by length polymorphisms of fragments amplified with the five primer pairs. trnR~trnN and rpl23~trnI amplified fragments specific to monocot and legume species, respectively. Three primer pairs located in the psbA~trnK, psbB~psbH, and trnR~trnN regions were applied to amplify variable DNA sequences for phylogenetic analysis using the maximum parsimony method. The consistent result between taxonomy and phylogenetic analysis on the variable sequences amplified with these three primer pairs was revealed. The five newly developed primer pairs are recommended as tools for use in the identification of plant species and in phylogenetic studies.
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- Department of Agronomy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Agronomy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Wenshan Branch, Tea Research and Extension Station, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Agronomy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Hua YX, Deng Y, Liu M, Zang SJ, Hu CY. Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness Of Biphasic Human Insulin 30 In People With Type 2 Diabetes With Inadequate Glycaemic Control On Oral Antidiabetic Drugs In China. Value Health 2014; 17:A745. [PMID: 27202692 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- Y X Hua
- Jinan Affiliated Central Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Zhu BF, Huang Y, Dai YG, Bi CW, Hu CY. Genetic diversity among red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) populations in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River based on AFLP markers. Genet Mol Res 2013; 12:791-800. [PMID: 23546963 DOI: 10.4238/2013.march.13.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The red swamp crayfish has become one of the most important freshwater aquaculture species in China. At present, although it is widely distributed in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangze River basin, little is known about its population genetics and geographic distribution in China. We estimated the genetic diversity among 6 crayfish populations from 4 lakes (Hongze Lake, Poyang Lake, Dongting Lake, and Yue Lake) using AFLPs. A total of 129 loci were generated with 5 EcoRI-MseI primer combinations and scored as binary data in 139 individuals. These data were analyzed by cluster methods with the NTSYSpc software package. The 6 populations were separated into 3 major clusters by principal coordinate analysis and cluster analysis. Among the 6 populations, the highest gene diversity was found within the Nanjing population. Analysis of molecular variance demonstrated that most variation occurred within populations (91.20%). The estimated average GST value across all loci was 0.4186, suggesting (very) low gene flow among the different localities. We conclude that there is high genetic differentiation among crayfish in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangze River. This information will help in the selection of high-quality individuals for artificial reproduction.
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- B F Zhu
- Henry Fok School of Life Science, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, China
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Tai MH, Weng CH, Mon DP, Hu CY, Wu MH. Ultraviolet C irradiation induces different expression of cyclooxygenase 2 in NIH 3T3 cells and A431 cells: the roles of COX-2 are different in various cell lines. Int J Mol Sci 2012; 13:4351-4366. [PMID: 22605982 PMCID: PMC3344218 DOI: 10.3390/ijms13044351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2012] [Revised: 03/05/2012] [Accepted: 03/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Ultraviolet C (UVC) is a DNA damage inducer, and 20 J/m2 of UVC irradiation caused cell growth inhibition and induced cell death after exposure for 24–36 h. The growth of NIH 3T3 cells was significantly suppressed at 24 h after UVC irradiation whereas the proliferation of A431 cells was inhibited until 36 h after UVC irradiation. UVC irradiation increased COX-2 expression and such up-regulation reached a maximum during 3–6 h in NIH 3T3 cells. In contrast, UVC-induced COX-2 reached a maximum after 24–36 h in A431 cells. Measuring prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) level showed a biphasic profile that PGE2 release was rapidly elevated in 1–12 h after UVC irradiation and increased again at 24 h in both cell lines. Treatment with the selective COX-2 inhibitor, SC-791, during maximum expression of COX-2 induction, attenuated the UVC induced-growth inhibition in NIH 3T3 cells. In contrast, SC-791 treatment after UVC irradiation enhanced death of A431 cells. These data showed that the patterns of UVC-induced PGE2 secretion from NIH 3T3 cells and A431 cells were similar despite the differential profile in UVC-induced COX-2 up-regulation. Besides, COX-2 might play different roles in cellular response to UVC irradiation in various cell lines.
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- Ming-Hong Tai
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan; E-Mail:
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan; E-Mail:
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Science, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan; E-Mails: (D.-P.M.); (C.-Y.H.)
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Science, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan; E-Mails: (D.-P.M.); (C.-Y.H.)
- Research Center of Health Food, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Science, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan; E-Mails: (D.-P.M.); (C.-Y.H.)
- Research Center of Health Food, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.: +886-7-7811151 (ext. 6800); Fax: +886-7-7861949
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Lee HI, Guo JH, Wu CC, Ti MC, Lan KP, Hu CY, Lo CY, Yang CC, Lin YF, Wang TC. Anti-inflammatory effects of Cynanchum taiwanianum rhizome aqueous extract in IL-1β-induced NRK-52E cells. Pharm Biol 2011; 49:437-444. [PMID: 21388234 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2010.517538] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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CONTEXT Cynanchum taiwanianum T. Yamaza (Asclepiadaceae) is a medicinal herb used in folk medicine for the treatment of several inflammation-related diseases such as hepatitis and dermatitis in Taiwan. OBJECTIVE In the present study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of C. taiwanianum T. Yamaza rhizome aqueous extract (CTAE). MATERIALS AND METHODS The present study investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of CTAE using IL-1β-induced NRK-52E cells. Production of NO and PGE(2) by ELISA, the mRNA and protein expression of iNOS and COX-2, phosphorylation of IκBα, and activation of NF-κB by RT-PCR and western blotting were determined. RESULTS The CTAE significantly (P < 0.05) inhibited NO and PGE(2) production (decreased by 46.1% and 51%, respectively), and also significantly (P < 0.05) attenuated protein and mRNA expression of iNOS and COX-2 (decreased by 90% and 55% for iNOS and by 72% and 74%% for COX-2, respectively) in IL-1β-induced NRK-52E cells, in a dose-dependent manner, without obvious cytotoxic effects. Furthermore, the CTAE suppressed the NF-κB nuclear translocation, in terms of inhibition of IκBα phosphorylation. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Our results provided evidence for its folkloric uses and suggest that the anti-inflammatory activities of CTAE may result from the inhibition of inflammatory mediators, such as NO and PGE(2), and an upstream suppression of a NF-κB-dependent mechanism, might be involved.
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- Hou-I Lee
- Department of Food Science and Technology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung County, Taiwan, ROC
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Methylene blue (MB) is a cationic dyestuff, which is particularly resistant to biodegradation. The molecular sieved gamma-MnO2 was used as an adsorbent/oxidant to remove the MB at room temperature and in visible light. The removal efficiency was mainly evaluated by X-ray diffractometer (XRD), UV-Vis spectrometer (UV-Vis), total organic carbon (TOC). The results revealed that the mechanisms of MB removal by gamma-MnO2 are significantly influenced by the pH. In acidic conditions, hypsochromic effects (i.e. blue shifts of UV-Vis spectra) resulting from N-demethylation of the dimethylamino group in MB may occur concomitantly with oxidative degradation by gamma-MnO2. However, the TOC in solution after gamma-MnO2 treatment in acidic conditions did not show a dramatic decrease. At near neutral pH conditions, there was almost no UV-Vis absorption for the MB solution, however, only 50% TOC removal was observed. It indicated that MB was not only adsorbed onto gamma-MnO2 but also partially oxidatively degraded to other organic compounds which were colourless for UV-Vis.
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- Department of Safety, Health, and Environmental Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, 84 Gung-Juan Road, Taishan, New Taipei City, Chinese Taiwan
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Hu CY, Wu CS, Tsai HF, Chang SK, Tsai WI, Hsu PN. Genetic polymorphism in milk fat globule-EGF factor 8 (MFG-E8) is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus in human. Lupus 2009; 18:676-81. [PMID: 19502262 DOI: 10.1177/0961203309103027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Milk fat globule-EGF factor 8 (MFG-E8) is a molecule implicated in phagocytic clearance of apoptotic cells by bridging between macrophages and apoptotic cells. Defects in MFG-E8 cause lupus-like disease in murine models. The aim of our study is to determine whether genetic variation in MFG-E8 predisposes human to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A case-control study of MFG-E8 genetic polymorphism was performed on 147 SLE patients and 146 non-lupus control subjects. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the coding sequence of human MFG-E8 gene were investigated. SNPs on MFG-E8 residues 3 (3(Arg or Ser)) and 76 (76(Leu or Met)) did not show genetic linkage. Genetic polymorphism on MFG-E8 residue 76 correlated significantly to SLE. The MFG-E8-76(Met) allele predisposed subjects to SLE in a recessive mode (odds ratio: 2.1, P = 0.020), while carriage of MFG-E8-76(Leu) were negatively associated with SLE. The MFG-E8 genotypic combinations with 3(Ser) and 76(Leu) showed the most pronounced protective effect on SLE when compared to the most predisposing genotype 3(Arg/Arg)-76(Met/Met) (OR: 0.29, P = 0.007). According to our result, MFG-E8 is associated with SLE predisposition in Taiwanese. Our study implicates that the impairment of phagocytic clearance of apoptotic cells through phosphotidylserine-dependent MFG-E8 system may lead to the development of human SLE.
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- C Y Hu
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Biotechnology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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A batch electrocoagulation (EC) process with bipolar electrode and potentiodynamic polarization tests with monopolar systems were investigated as methods to explore the effects of electrode materials and initial solution pH on the As(V) and As(III) removal. The results displayed that the system with Al electrode has higher reaction rate during the initial period from 0 to 25 minutes than that of Fe electrode for alkaline condition. The pH increased with the EC time because the As(V) and As(III) removal by either co-precipitation or adsorption resulted in that the OH positions in Al-hydroxide or Fe-hydroxide were substituted by As(V) and As(III). The pH in Fe electrode system elevate higher than that in Al electrode because the As(V) removal substitutes more OH position in Fe-hydroxide than that in Al-hydroxide. EC system with Fe electrode can successfully remove the As(III) but system with Al electrode cannot because As(III) can strongly bind to the surface of Fe-hydroxide with forming inner-sphere species but weakly adsorb to the Al-hydroxide surface with forming outer-sphere species. The acidic solution can destroy the deposited hydroxide passive film then allow the metallic ions liberate into the solution, therefore, the acidic initial solution can enhance the As(V) and As(III) removal. The over potential calculation and potentiodynamic polarization tests reveal that the Fe electrode systems possess higher over potential and pitting potential than that of Al electrode system due to the fast hydrolysis of and the occurrence of Fe-hydroxide passive film.
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- Department of Safety, Health, and Environmental Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taishan, Taipei Hsien, Chinese Taiwan.
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Chang CL, Kuan WH, Lui PS, Hu CY. Relationship between landscape characteristics and surface water quality. Environ Monit Assess 2008; 147:57-64. [PMID: 18185979 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-007-0097-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2007] [Accepted: 11/12/2007] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The effects of landscape characteristics on surface water quality were evaluated in terms of land-use condition, soil type and slope. The case area, the Chichiawan stream in the Wulin catchment in Taiwan, is Formosan landlocked salmon's natural habitat. Due to the agriculture behavior and mankind's activities, the water and environmental quality has gradually worsened. This study applied WinVAST model to predict hydrological responses and non-point source pollution (NPSP) exports in the Wulin catchment. The land-use condition and the slope of land surface in a catchment are major effect factors for watershed responses, including flows and pollutant exports. This work discussed the possible variation of watershed responses induced by the change of land-use condition, soil type and slope, etc. The results show that hydrological responses are highly relative to the value of Curve Number (CN); Pollutant exports have large relation to the average slope of the land surface in the Wulin catchment.
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- C L Chang
- Department of Environmental Resources Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Hsieh TJ, Wang JC, Hu CY, Li CT, Kuo CM, Hsieh SL. Effects of rutin from Toona sinensis on the immune and physiological responses of white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) under Vibrio alginolyticus challenge. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2008; 25:581-588. [PMID: 18718869 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2008.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2008] [Revised: 07/08/2008] [Accepted: 07/12/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Rutin is a bioflavonoid with strong antioxidant activity. To investigate the regulatory roles of rutin in various functions in crustaceans, we examined physiological (haemolymph glucose, lactate, and lipid) and innate non-specific immune responses (total haemocyte count (THC), phenoloxidase activity (PO), respiratory bursts (release of superoxide anion, O(2)(-)) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity) to the pathogen Vibrio alginolyticus in white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) that were individually injected with rutin extracted from Toona sinensis at 10, 20, or 50 microg g(-1). Results showed that PO activity and respiratory burst of L. vannamei increased obviously (P<0.05) when injected with rutin at a dose of 20 and 50 microg g(-1) after 12 and 24 h, respectively. Both the THC and SOD activities of experimental and control groups revealed no significant difference at all doses. L. vannamei injected with rutin at either dose maintained lower glucose, lactate, and lipid levels in response to V. alginolyticus challenge after 12-36, 24-48, and 24-60 h, respectively. The survival rate of L. vannamei that received rutin at either dose was significantly higher than that received saline after 48-72 h. It was, therefore, concluded that the immune ability and resistance against V. alginolyticus infection of L. vannamei receiving rutin at > or = 10 microg g(-1) increased.
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- Tian-Jye Hsieh
- Department of Medical Technology, Fooyin University, Daliao, Kaohsiung, 831, Taiwan
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Conjugated linoleic acids are a group of geometric and positional isomers of linoleic acid that decrease body fat in growing animals by a poorly understood mechanism. The objective of this study was to investigate the isomer-specific effect of CLA on the proliferation and differentiation of pig preadipocytes in primary culture. The effect of CLA on preadipocyte proliferation was determined using cleavage of the tetrazolium salt, WST-1, as a marker for proliferation. Preadipocyte number was decreased in a dose-dependent fashion by trans-12,cis-10 CLA (P < 0.05). No other fatty acid affected preadipocyte number. Differentiation was monitored on d 10 after induction morphologically, enzymatically, and by measuring the mRNA abundance of key adipogenic transcription factors. Both a crude CLA preparation containing a mixture of CLA isomers (CLA-mix) and the pure trans-10,cis-12 CLA isomer inhibited glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GPDH) activity in a dose-dependent fashion, with trans-10,cis-12 CLA being more potent (P < 0.01) than the CLA-mix. Cis-9,trans-11 CLA failed to decrease GPDH activity; however, increasing concentrations of cis-9,trans-11 CLA tended to blunt the inhibitory effect of trans-10,cis-12 CLA on GPDH activity (P < 0.09), suggesting that cis-9,trans-11 CLA may antagonize the action of trans-10,cis-12 CLA in porcine adipocytes. Finally, the isomer-specific effect of CLA on adipogenic transcription factor gene expression was investigated. Trans-10,cis-12 CLA decreased expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR gamma; P < 0.01) and sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c; P < 0.05) mRNA, while failing to alter the expression of CCAAT/enhancer binding protein alpha (C/EBPalpha) mRNA. Interestingly, both the CLA-mix and the trans-10,cis-12 CLA isomer increased the mRNA abundance of chicken ovalbumin upstream promoter transcription factor 1 (COUP-TF; P < 0.002). No other fatty acid affected COUP-TF mRNA levels. Collectively these data support the concept that CLA decreases fat accretion in pigs, in part by inhibiting preadipocyte proliferation and differentiation, with trans-10,cis-12 CLA being an active isomer eliciting these effects. Furthermore, trans-10,cis-12 CLA inhibits porcine preadipocyte differentiation by a mechanism that involves the down-regulation of PPARgamma and SREBP-1c mRNA. This mechanism is independent of changes in C/EBPalpha mRNA abundance and may involve COUP-TF.
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- T D Brandebourg
- Department of Animal Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 97331, USA
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A new anaerobic rumen fungus was isolated from the rumen fluid of a yellow cow (Bos indicus). This fungus appears to be a previously undescribed species of the genus Caecomyces, it possessing uniflagellate zoospores, a spherical holdfast, tubular sporangiophores and bulbous rhizoids. This new fungus also features distinctive multisporangiate thallus sympodially distributed on sporangiophores. The fungus resembles Caecomyces communis and C. equi in that it characterizes bulbous rhizoids and uniflagellate zoospores but differs from C. communis and C. equi in that it possesses multisporangiate and sympodial sporangia. This new fungus and Cyllamyces aberensis both reveal similar morphology during early thallus development in having a spherical holdfast, but they vary from unbranched sporangiophores and additional bulbous rhizoids. In addition, the molecular phylogenetic analyses ITS1 (internal transcribed spacer 1) also conform to the results of the morphological examinations of Caecomyces. For the mentioned reasons, this new species of fungus is described as Caecomyces sympodialis sp. nov. The genera of Neocallimasticaceae and species of Caecomyces are also keyed out.
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- Yo-Chia Chen
- Institute of Biotechnology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Neipu Hsiang, Pingtung, 91201 Taiwan, ROC
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Hu CY, Hsieh SL, Wang JJ, Chen YC, Lin LP. Immunogold labeling of CM-cellulase in Sinorhizobium fredii CCRC15769 by electron microscopy. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2006. [DOI: 10.1007/s11274-005-9117-x] [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: 11/27/2022]
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Sanada H, Kondo Y, Matsuzaka S, Morita K, Hu CY, Ohno Y, Ohno H. Optical pump-probe measurements of local nuclear spin coherence in semiconductor quantum wells. Phys Rev Lett 2006; 96:067602. [PMID: 16606048 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.96.067602] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2005] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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We demonstrate local manipulation and detection of nuclear spin coherence in semiconductor quantum wells by an optical pump-probe technique combined with pulse rf NMR. The Larmor precession of photoexcited electron spins is monitored by time-resolved Kerr rotation (TRKR) as a measure of nuclear magnetic field. Under the irradiation of resonant pulsed rf magnetic fields, Rabi oscillations of nuclear spins are traced by TRKR signals. The intrinsic coherence time evaluated by a spin-echo technique reveals the dependence on the orientation of the magnetic field with respect to the crystalline axis as expected by the nearest neighbor dipole-dipole interaction.
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- H Sanada
- Laboratory for Nanoelectronics and Spintronics, Research Institute of Electrical Communication, Tohoku University, Katahira 2-1-1, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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Liou YH, Lo SL, Lin CI, Hu CY, Kuan WH, Weng SC. Methods for accelerating nitrate reduction using zerovalent iron at near-neutral pH: effects of H2-reducing pretreatment and copper deposition. Environ Sci Technol 2005; 39:9643-8. [PMID: 16475346 DOI: 10.1021/es048038p] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Both surface treatments, H2-reducing pretreatment at 400 degrees C and the deposition of copper as a catalyst, were attempted to enhance the removal of nitrate (40 (mg N) L(-1)) using zerovalent iron in a HEPES buffered solution at a pH of between 6.5 and 7.5. After the iron surface was pretreated with hydrogen gas, the removal of the passive oxide layers that covered the iron was indicated by the decline in the oxygen fraction (energy dispersive X-ray analysis) and the overlap of the cyclic polarization curves. The reaction rate was doubled, and the lag of the early period disappeared. Then, the deposition of copper onto freshly pretreated iron promoted nitrate degradation more effectively than that onto a nonpretreated iron surface, because of the high dispersion and small size of the copper particles. An optimum of 0.25-0.5% (w/w) Cu/Fe accelerated the rate by more than six times that of the nonpretreated iron. The aged 0.5% (w/w) Cu/Fe with continual dipping in nitrate solution for 20 days completely restored its reactivity by a regeneration process with H2 reduction. Hence, these two iron surface treatments considerably promoted the removal of nitrate from near-neutral water; the reactivity of Cu/Fe was effectively recovered.
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- Y H Liou
- Research Center for Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control Technology, Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan, ROC
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Hu CY, Lo SL, Li CM, Kuan WH. Treating chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) wastewater by electro-coagulation-flotation process with surfactant. J Hazard Mater 2005; 120:15-20. [PMID: 15811659 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2004.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2004] [Revised: 11/28/2004] [Accepted: 12/16/2004] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The effect of surfactants on the treatment of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) wastewater by electro-coagulation-flotation (ECF) process was studied. Two surfactants, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS) were employed in this study to compare the effect of cationic (CTAB) and anodic (SDS) surfactants on ECF. The cationic surfactant can enhance the removal of the turbidity, but anodic surfactant cannot. It can be explained by the hetero-coagulation theory. Moreover, the addition of CTAB in CMP wastewater can reduce the sludge volume and the flotation/sedimentation time in ECF process. The residual turbidity and dissolved silicon dropped with the increase of charge loading. No CTAB pollution problem exists after the ECF process.
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- C Y Hu
- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, Chou-Shan Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan, ROC
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Sanada H, Matsuzaka S, Morita K, Hu CY, Ohno Y, Ohno H. Gate control of dynamic nuclear polarization in GaAs quantum wells. Phys Rev Lett 2005; 94:097601. [PMID: 15783998 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.94.097601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Received: 09/15/2004] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Gate control of dynamic nuclear polarization under optical orientation is demonstrated in a Schottky-gated n-GaAs/AlGaAs (110) quantum well by time-resolved Kerr rotation measurements. Spin relaxation of electrons due to mechanisms other than the hyperfine interaction is effectively suppressed as the donor induced background electron density is reduced from metallic to insulating regimes. Subsequent accumulation of photoexcited electron spins dramatically enhances dynamic nuclear polarization at low magnetic field, allowing us to tune nuclear spin polarization by external gate voltages.
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- H Sanada
- Laboratory for Nanoelectronics and Spintronics, Research Institute of Electrical Communication, Tohoku University, Katahira 2-1-1, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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Hu CY, Lo SL, Kuan WH. Effects of the molar ratio of hydroxide and fluoride to Al(III) on fluoride removal by coagulation and electrocoagulation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2005; 283:472-6. [PMID: 15721921 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2004.09.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2003] [Accepted: 09/13/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The effect of the molar ratio of hydroxide and fluoride ions to Al(III) ions (gamma(OH) and gamma(F)) on coagulation and electrocoagulation (EC) was studied to solve the problem of the over addition of acid or base. The efficiency of defluoridation was approximately 100% when the sum of gamma(OH) and gamma(F) (gamma(OH+F)) was close to 3. This finding reveals that the fluoride ions and the hydroxide ions can co-precipitate with Al(III) ions and the formula of the precipitate is Al(n)F(m)(OH)(3n-m). However, when gamma(OH) was less than 2.4, the defluoridation efficiency, given that gamma(OH+F)=3, dropped as gamma(OH) fell, because the amount of aluminum polymer formed dropped. The efficiency of defluoridation of EC exceeded that of coagulation for equal gamma(OH) and gamma(OH+F), when gamma(OH+F)>3, proving the existence of an electrocondensation effect.
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- C Y Hu
- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Hu CY, Lo SL, Kuan WH, Lee YD. Removal of fluoride from semiconductor wastewater by electrocoagulation-flotation. Water Res 2005; 39:895-901. [PMID: 15743636 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2004.11.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2004] [Revised: 11/05/2004] [Accepted: 11/28/2004] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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This work employs an anodic surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), to improve the flotation performance of the electrocoagulation-flotation (ECF) process to treated fluoride containing semiconductor wastewater following calcium precipitation. The dissolved fluoride ions and CaF(2) particles in the wastewater after calcium precipitation were effectively removed in the ECF process simultaneously. The dosage of SDS required for ECF was much less than those for dispersed air flotation (DiAF) or dissolved air flotation (DAF) processes because the CaF(2) particles can be collected by hydro-fluoro-aluminum flocs in ECF. Thus, SDS only served as a frother to make the bubbles tiny and stable in the ECF defluoridation process. The interference of co-existing anions can be overcome by increasing the dosage of calcium ions and SDS. The optimum initial acidity for ECF is close to the initial fluoride concentration after calcium precipitation; the amount of SS removed dropped rapidly if the initial acidity exceeded the optimal value because the surface charge of the hydro-fluoro-aluminum particles increased. The initial acidity of the wastewater after calcium precipitation can be modified by changing the [Ca(OH)(2)]/[Ca(2+)](T) ratio and the appropriate ratio is approximately given by the acid dissociation constant of hydrofluoric acid and the initial pH of the wastewater before calcium precipitation.
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- C Y Hu
- Research Center for Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control Technology, Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) potently inhibits the differentiation of porcine preadipocytes in primary culture; however, the mechanism by which ATRA exerts this effect in pigs is poorly understood. The objective of this study was to use retinoid receptor-specific ligands to investigate the mechanism underlying the antiadipogenic action of retinoids in cultured pig preadipocytes by identifying the retinoid receptor mediating this action and examining the effect of retinoids on the expression of key adipogenic transcription factors. Stromal-vascular cells were harvested from porcine adipose tissue and cultured in serum-free medium. Glycerol-3-phoshphate dehydrogenase (GPDH) activity, a late marker of preadipocyte differentiation, was decreased (P < 0.01) by the addition of 0 to 10 microM of either ATRA, a nonspecific agonist for both the retinoic acid receptor (RAR) and the retinoid X receptor (RXR) or the selective RAR agonist, 4-(E-2-[5,6,7,8-tet-rahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl]-1-propenyl) benzoic acid (TTNPB). Addition of increasing amounts of Ro-61, a RAR-specific antagonist (0 to 10 microM) prevented ATRA and TTNBP from decreasing GPDH activity. Addition of methoprene acid, an RXR-specific agonist, increased (P < 0.01) GPDH activity. Preadipocytes were then continuously treated with 10 nM of TTNPB in the presence or absence of 1 microM Ro-61, and mRNA was isolated on d 2 and 8. Addition of TTNPB decreased (P < 0.001) the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma), sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c), retinoid X receptor alpha (RXRalpha), and adipocyte fatty acid binding protein (aP2) mRNA transcripts, whereas these effects were prevented by the presence of Ro-61. Interestingly, TTNBP increased (P < 0.001) the mRNA abundance of the orphan nuclear receptor chicken ovalbumin upstream promoter-transcription factor 1 (COUP-TF1), whereas Ro-61 prevented this increase. These changes were independent of alterations in the mRNA abundances of the retinoic acid receptor alpha, and CCAAT/enhancer binding protein alpha and beta (C/EBPbeta; C/EBPalpha) genes. These results indicate that retinoic acid inhibits porcine preadipocyte differentiation by a mechanism that involves activation of the RAR and downregulation of PPARgamma, RXRalpha, and SREBP-1C mRNA. This mechanism is independent of changes in C/EBPbeta and C/EBPalpha mRNA abundance and may involve COUP-TF.
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- T D Brandebourg
- Department of Animal Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis 97331, USA
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Pakhomov AV, Emets AI, Hu CY, Blium IB. [Evaluation of embryological potential of soybean cultivars zoned in forest, steppe, and marshy woodlands of Ukraine as essential stage for the further transformation]. Tsitol Genet 2004; 38:49-54. [PMID: 15098448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Seven soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) cultivars zoned in forest-steppe and marshy woodlands of Ukraine: "Chernuatka", "Vasylkivska", "Kyivska-91", "Kyivska-27", "Marjana", "Chernobura" and "Altair" were established in vitro for somatic embryogenesis inducing. Cultivars "Marjana" (88%) and "Vasylkivska" (86%) demonstrated the highest embryogenic capacity among all the tested cultivars. During the further plant regeneration cultivars "Marjana" and "Kyivska-91" showed the best capacity to form adult plants despite the fact that embryogenic capability of the cultivar "Kyivska-91" was 71%. According to the obtained data three genotypes were selected for the further investigation of effective methods of biolictic transformation of ukrainian cultivars.
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Batch experiments with bipolar aluminum electrodes and potentiodynamic polarization tests with monopolar systems were conducted to investigate the effects of the type and concentration of co-existing anions on defluoridation in electrocoagulation (EC) process. The results demonstrate that the type of the dominant anion directs the EC defluoridation reaction. The defluoridation efficiency was almost 100% and most of the fluoride removal reaction occurred on the surface of the anode in the solution without the co-existing anions, due to the electro-condensation effect. In the solutions with co-existing anions, most of the defluoridation took place in bulk solution. The residual fluoride concentration is a function of the total mass of Al(III) liberation from anodes and the types of the functions in the solutions with and without co-existing anions are different. The existence of sulfate ions inhibits the localized corrosion of aluminum electrodes, leading to lower defluoridation efficiency because of lower current efficiency. The presence of chloride or nitrate ions prevented the inhibition of sulfate ions, and the chloride ions were more efficient. Different corrosion types occurred in different anion-containing solutions and the form of corrosion affected the kinetic over-potential. The bypass flow causes the decrease of current efficiency and the proportion of the bypass flow of current increased due to a rise of the kinetic over potential and the conductivity of the solution.
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- C Y Hu
- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 71 Chou-shan Road, ROC, Taipei 106, Taiwan.
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Lee JM, Tu CF, Huang SC, Tsuji K, Chen RJ, Hu CY, Hsieh RP, Tai HC, Weng CN, Lee YC, Lee CJ. Attenuation of human-to-pig xenogenic cellular proliferation and Th1 response by expressing the human MHC II DQ exogenes on porcine cells. Transplant Proc 2003; 35:527-8. [PMID: 12591516 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(02)03858-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- J M Lee
- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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BACKGROUND Intestinal metaplasia persists in Barrett's mucosa despite control of reflux. Tissue homeostasis is maintained by the balance between apoptosis and proliferation. There is an unexplained temporary increase in proliferation in patients with Barrett's mucosa after antireflux surgery, and the long-term effect of any therapy in altering this balance remains unclear. The aim of this study was to assess apoptosis in Barrett's oesophagus following antireflux surgery. METHODS Apoptosis was evaluated in endoscopic biopsy specimens from 19 patients with Barrett's oesophagus 4 years after Collis-Nissen gastroplasty using an in situ terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate-biotin nick end labelling (TUNEL) method. RESULTS Intestinal metaplasia had a lower apoptosis index than gastric metaplasia (0.27 versus 2.14 per cent; P < 0.001). After operation there was a steady increase of apoptosis in intestinal metaplasia over time (from 0.23 per cent before operation to 0.42 per cent within 2 years and to 0.59 per cent 4 years after operation; P = 0.015). Patients with persistent acid exposure did not show any increase in apoptosis in comparison with patients without acid exposure (0.41 versus 0.59 per cent; P = 0.91). CONCLUSION Apoptosis is less in intestinal metaplasia than in gastric metaplasia, although there is an increase after antireflux surgery. Persistent acid reflux may predispose to malignancy.
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- L Q Chen
- Department of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Wolfe S, Shi Z, Brion CE, Rolke J, Zheng Y, Cooper G, Chong DP, Hu CY. Electron momentum spectroscopy of the frontier electrons of DABCO does not support ansp3hybrid lone-pair description. CAN J CHEM 2002. [DOI: 10.1139/v01-201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and next-highest occupied molecular orbital (NHOMO) valence orbital electron density distributions of 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) have been investigated by electron momentum spectroscopy, a technique that probes the orbital-like nature of valence (frontier) electron transfer out of a molecule. The experimental results are compared to a range of 6-311++G** calculations to assess the relative merits of three different orbital models that have commonly been used in chemistry. The delocalized (correlated) canonical KohnSham orbitals calculated using the B3LYP or B3PW91 functionals and density functional theory provide near quantitative agreement with the observed valence electron momentum density distributions, and the delocalized canonical molecular orbitals of HartreeFock (independent particle) theory are in semiquantitative agreement. In contrast, Pauling's widely used and taught valence bond (hybridization) model, which is equivalent to a localized molecular orbital description, does not correspond at all to the experimental measurements. It follows that, for considerations of electron transfer, the "lone pairs" of DABCO are not localized or hybridized, but rather exist as nondegenerate orbitals that are delocalized differently over the molecular framework. The existence of two different experimental valence orbital electron densities of DABCO provides direct confirmation of the frontier orbital HOMONHOMO energy splitting and reordering predicted many years ago by Hoffmann et al. using extended Hückel theory, and interpreted in terms of "through bond" and "through space" interactions.Key words: orbitals, lone pairs, orbital interaction, hybridization.
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Ong WY, Kumar U, Switzer RC, Sidhu A, Suresh G, Hu CY, Patel SC. Neurodegeneration in Niemann-Pick type C disease mice. Exp Brain Res 2001; 141:218-31. [PMID: 11713633 DOI: 10.1007/s002210100870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2001] [Accepted: 07/25/2001] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Niemann-Pick disease type C (NP-C) is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder associated with intracellular cholesterol and glycolipid trafficking defects. Two separate genes, NPC1 and NPC2, have been linked to NP-C. NPC1 encodes a polytopic membrane-bound protein with a putative sterol-sensing domain. NPC2 has been recently identified as epididymal secretory glycoprotein 1. The NPC1 protein functions in the vesicular redistribution of endocytosed lysosomal cargo, but how its inactivation leads to neurodegeneration is not known. The neurological symptoms of NP-C typically appear after a period of normal early development and reflect progressive degeneration of widespread brain regions. Here we have delineated the pattern of neurodegeneration in NP-C mice, whose genetic defect has been shown to be an inactivating mutation of the mouse NPC1 gene. The results reveal a spatially and temporally specific pattern of degeneration of nerve fibers followed by degeneration of neuronal cell bodies beginning as early as day 9 and continuing throughout life. We have recently showed that in the primate brain, the NPC1 protein is localized predominantly within perisynaptic astrocytic processes. The present observations suggest that a functional disturbance in NPC1 could disrupt vesicular transport of cholesterol, glycolipids and possibly other endocytic cargo in glia, which is critical for maintaining the integrity of neurons.
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- W Y Ong
- Department of Anatomy, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119260.
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OBJECTIVE To assess proliferation in the columnar-lined esophageal mucosa before and after antireflux surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA Intestinal metaplasia persists in Barrett's mucosa after reflux control. It remains at risk for uncontrolled cellular proliferation and adenocarcinoma formation. METHODS Forty-five patients with Barrett's esophagus had a mean follow-up of 4 years after a Collis-Nissen gastroplasty. Proliferative activity was assayed immunohistochemically for Ki-67 expression in 73 preoperative and 176 postoperative biopsies. Correlation with manometric and 24-hour pH results was obtained. RESULTS The Collis-Nissen gastroplasty restored the median lower esophageal sphincter gradient from 5.5 mmHg before surgery to 14.5 mmHg at 24 months and 12.9 mmHg at 48 months after surgery. The median esophageal acid exposure was reduced from 8% to 1% and 1% of recording time, respectively. The median Ki-67 labeling index increased from 28.5% before surgery to 36.1% at 12 to 23 months. It returned to preoperative level (26.9%) at 24 to 47 months. After surgery, abnormal intraesophageal acid exposure was documented in 12 patients but could not be correlated with sphincter pressure. After surgery, the pattern of proliferation in patients with acid exposure less than 4% in their esophagus showed significant differences when compared with the proliferation pattern of patients where abnormal intraesophageal acid exposure was recorded. New present dysplasia was observed only in patients with abnormal acid exposure. CONCLUSIONS In Barrett's mucosa, from preoperative values, proliferation peaked early after surgery and then decreased to preoperative levels. Despite sphincter restoration and global reflux control, abnormal esophageal acid exposure persisted in 12 patients. Patients with abnormal esophageal acid exposure displayed more proliferation and more dysplasia.
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- L Q Chen
- Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Abstract
PURPOSE To monitor the change in the area of laser posterior capsulotomy over time to determine whether and when the area becomes stable. SETTING Taipei Municipal Yang-Ming Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China. METHODS This prospective study comprised 53 eyes (46 patients) with posterior capsule opacification (PCO) that had neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) laser posterior capsulotomy. The capsulotomy area was measured 30 minutes, 1 week, and 1 and 3 months postoperatively. The correlations between the capsulotomy area and changes in other measurements were also evaluated. RESULTS The capsulotomy area increased significantly 1 month after laser treatment and stabilized thereafter. The mean area increased from 9.26 mm(2) +/- 0.47 (SEM) to 10.88 +/- 0.66 mm(2) (17.49%) after 3 months. At 3 months, the area was 19.10% +/- 4.85% larger than at 30 minutes after capsulotomy. The change in area did not correlate significantly with changes in intraocular pressure, anterior chamber depth, spherical equivalent, refractive astigmatism, keratometric astigmatism, or residual astigmatism from 1 week after treatment. CONCLUSION The capsulotomies enlarged progressively up to 1 month after Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy for PCO and stabilized thereafter.
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Affiliation(s)
- C Y Hu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Republic of (Hu), Taipei, Taiwan
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