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Rodriguez M, Yukihara E, Ahmad S, Ruan C. TU-A-116-01: Phantom Measurement of Surface and Organ Dose Using Optically Stimulated Luminescence Detectors in Diagnostic Radiology. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4815348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Miller G, Ahmad S, Ruan C. SU-E-I-32: A Comparison of Multi-Detector CT Energy Spectrums for Use in Monte Carlo Simulations. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Hu Y, Ruan C, Nguyen A, Duggar W, Mobit P, Rajaguru P, He R, Yang C. SU-E-T-44: Phantom 3D Dose Calculation and Anatomy Based DVH Evaluation On VMAT Patient QA Using the Newest Version of Delta4 Dosimetry System. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Miller G, Hu Y, Ruan C. SU-E-I-50: Assessment of Measured, Simulated and Displayed Values of CTDI Volume. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Rodriguez M, Yukihara E, Ahmad S, Ruan C. MO-F-213CD-04: Characterization of Optically Stimulated Luminescence Detectors for Organ Dose Phantom Measurement in Diagnostic Radiology. Med Phys 2012. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4735829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Eller S, Rodriguez M, Ruan C, Yukihara E. SU-E-I-47: Characterization of Beryllium Oxide Optically Stimulated Luminescence Detectors for Use in Diagnostic Radiology. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3611620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Ruan C, Jackson S, Hu Y, Ahmad S. WE-G-110-09: Evaluation of Different Techniques for CT Radiation Profile Measurement. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3613439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Ruan C, Rodriguez M, Hu Y, Ahmad S, Yukihara E. WE-C-110-07: Estimation of CT Radiation Profile Width Using an LED-Based Optically Stimulated Luminescence System. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3613346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Yin T, Wang G, Du D, Li Z, Luo L, Zhang D, Wang Y, Ruan C. 725 ENDOTHELIALIZATION AND IN-STENT RESTENOSIS OF GLYCOPROTEIN IMA MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY ELUTING STENT. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(11)70726-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ruan C, Yukihara E, Clouse W, Gasparian P, Ahmad S. TH-C-201B-02: Estimation of Computed Tomography Dose Index Based on Optically Stimulated Luminescence Technology. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3469519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Ruan C, Yukihara E, Clouse W, Gasparian P, Ahmad S. SU-GG-I-35: Multi-Slice Computed Tomography Dose Profile Measurements Using LED-Based Optically Stimulated Luminescence System. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3468068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Yukihara E, Gasparian P, Sawakuchi G, Ruan C, Ahmad S, Kalavagunta C, Clouse W, Sahoo N, Titt U. Medical applications of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLDs). RADIAT MEAS 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2009.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Gasparian P, Ruan C, Ahmad S, Kalavagunta C, Cheng C, Yukihara E. Demonstrating the use of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLDs) for measurement of staff radiation exposure in interventional fluoroscopy and helmet output factors in radiosurgery. RADIAT MEAS 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2009.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Li S, Wang Z, Liao Y, Zhang W, Shi Q, Yan R, Ruan C, Dai K. The glycoprotein Ibalpha-von Willebrand factor interaction induces platelet apoptosis. J Thromb Haemost 2010; 8:341-50. [PMID: 19840363 DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2009.03653.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The interaction of glycoprotein (GP) Ibalpha with von Willebrand factor (VWF) initiates platelet adhesion, and simultaneously triggers intracellular signaling cascades leading to platelet aggregation and thrombus formation. Some of the signaling events are similar to those occurring during apoptosis, however, it is still unclear whether platelet apoptosis is induced by the GPIbalpha-VWF interaction. OBJECTIVES To investigate whether the GPIbalpha-VWF interaction induces platelet apoptosis and the role of 14-3-3zeta in apoptotic signaling. METHODS Apoptotic events were assessed in platelets or Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells expressing wild-type (1b9) or mutant GPIb-IX interacting with VWF by flow cytometry or western blotting. RESULTS Ristocetin-induced GPIbalpha-VWF interaction elicited apoptotic events in platelets, including phosphatidylserine exposure, elevations of Bax and Bak, gelsolin cleavage, and depolarization of mitochondrial inner transmembrane potential. Apoptotic events were also elicited in platelets exposed to pathologic shear stresses in the presence of VWF; however, the shear-induced apoptosis was eliminated by the anti-GPIbalpha antibody AK2. Furthermore, apoptotic events occurred in 1b9 cells stimulated with VWF and ristocetin, but were significantly diminished in two CHO cell lines expressing mutant GPIb-IX with GPIbalpha truncated at residue 551 or a serine-to-alanine mutation at the 14-3-3zeta-binding site in GPIbalpha. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that the GPIbalpha-VWF interaction induces apoptotic events in platelets, and that the association of 14-3-3zeta with the cytoplasmic domain of GPIbalpha is essential for apoptotic signaling. This finding may suggest a novel mechanism for platelet clearance or some thrombocytopenic diseases.
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Yukihara EG, Ruan C, Gasparian PBR, Clouse WJ, Kalavagunta C, Ahmad S. An optically stimulated luminescence system to measure dose profiles in x-ray computed tomography. Phys Med Biol 2009; 54:6337-52. [DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/54/20/020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Yin T, Wang G, Du D, Yue D, Li Z, Wang Y, Luo L, Ruan C. Abstract: P484 ANALYSIS OF NEOINTIMAL HYPERPLASIA AFTER IMPLANTATION OF A MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY ELUTING STENT. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(09)70779-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ruan C, Clouse W, Yukihara E, Gasparian P, Ahmad S. SU-FF-I-35: Multi-Slice CT Dose Evaluation Using Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) System. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Yi G, Wang J, Ruan C, Jiang M, Mo Z, Li X, Zeng Y. Abstract: S2-20 EFFECTS OF PPARΔ AGONIST GW501516 ON MMP-2 EXPRESSION INDUCED BY OX-LDL OR HIGH GLUCOSE IN HUVEC. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(09)71475-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Yi G, Ruan C, Wang J, Jiang M, Zeng Y, Li X, Zhang Q, Li Y. Abstract: S2-19 THE ROLE OF PPARΔ IN MMP-2 EXPRESSION AND APOPTOSIS OF HUVEC INDUCED BY OX-LDL AND HIGH GLUCOSE. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(09)71474-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zhao Y, Dong N, Shen F, Xie L, He Y, Liu F, Ruan C. Two novel monoclonal antibodies to VWFA3 inhibit VWF-collagen and VWF-platelet interactions. J Thromb Haemost 2007; 5:1963-70. [PMID: 17723136 DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2007.02682.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND The interaction of collagen-von Willebrand factor (VWF)-GPIb is essential for platelet adhesion, especially under high shear conditions. VWF, which acts as a bridge between platelets and exposed subendothelium, interacts with collagen through its A3 domain, which is a new target for the antithrombotic agent. OBJECTIVE To develop functional blockers that specifically inhibit VWF-dependent adhesion of platelets to collagen under high shear stress. METHODS To develop murine antihuman VWF A3 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) by standard hybridoma technology, and characterize their abilities to block interactions between VWF A3 and collagen as well as platelet function. RESULTS Thirty anti-VWF-A3 mAbs were obtained. Among them, two mAbs, designated as SZ-123 and SZ-125, were found to inhibit VWF-collagen type III interaction. SZ-123 and SZ-125 inhibited the binding of purified human VWF (1.5 or 3 mug mL(-1)) to human placenta collagen type III (IC(50) = 0.07 +/- 0.02 and 0.15 +/- 0.03 mug mL(-1), respectively) or to calf skin collagen type III (IC(50) = 0.48 +/- 0.06 and 0.51 +/- 0.07 mug mL(-1), respectively) coated on plates. Under flow shear condition (1000 s(-1)), SZ-123 and SZ-125 inhibited platelet adhesion on human placenta collagen- or calf skin collagen-coated surfaces. Both mAbs also inhibited platelet aggregation induced by ristocetin, botrocetin or bovine plasma. CONCLUSIONS SZ-123 and SZ-125 inhibited VWF-collagen and VWF-platelet interactions.
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Yang Z, Chu R, Ruan C. SU-FF-I-11: Estimation of HVL in Computed Tomography Using CTDI Measurements. Med Phys 2007. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2760387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Feys HB, Liu F, Dong N, Pareyn I, Vauterin S, Vandeputte N, Noppe W, Ruan C, Deckmyn H, Vanhoorelbeke K. ADAMTS-13 plasma level determination uncovers antigen absence in acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and ethnic differences. J Thromb Haemost 2006; 4:955-62. [PMID: 16689741 DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2006.01833.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The recently discovered plasma enzyme ADAMTS-13 cleaves the A2-domain of von Willebrand factor (VWF). A defective cleaving protease results in unusually large VWF multimers, which cause thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). AIM Analysis of the ADAMTS-13 antigen levels in TTP patients compared with normal donors. METHODS An antigen ELISA test was built, based on high affinity anti-ADAMTS-13 monoclonal antibodies, which were generated using genetic immunization. RESULTS Specificity of the ADAMTS-13 antigen test was confirmed, as (i) plasma from a patient with acquired TTP but presenting without inhibitor did not contain antigen and (ii) the binding of recombinant ADAMTS-13 was inhibited by increasing amounts of normal plasma. The assay is sensitive as it can detect antigen levels as low as 1.6% of normal. The concentration in normal pooled human plasma was determined (1.03 +/- 0.15 microg mL(-1)) and arbitrarily set to 1 U mL(-1). The antigen levels in congenital TTP samples (34 +/- 21 mU mL(-1), n = 2), as well as in samples from patients with acquired TTP (231 +/- 287 mU mL(-1), n = 11), were clearly reduced when compared with normal Caucasian donors (951 +/- 206 mU mL(-1), n = 16). Remarkably, normal Chinese donors have a significantly lower antigen titer (601 +/- 129 mU mL(-1), n = 15), when compared with normal Caucasians. CONCLUSIONS Our results show that acquired TTP patients suffer mainly from ADAMTS-13 antigen depletion, thereby indicating the importance of ADAMTS-13 antigen determination in diagnosis and patient follow-up.
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Wu S, Wang Z, Dong N, Bai X, Ruan C. A novel compound heterozygous mutation in the F13A gene causing hereditary factor XIII deficiency in a Chinese family. J Thromb Haemost 2006; 4:267-9. [PMID: 16409483 DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2005.01699.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Liu L, Choi H, Bernardo A, Bergeron AL, Nolasco L, Ruan C, Moake JL, Dong JF. Platelet-derived VWF-cleaving metalloprotease ADAMTS-13. J Thromb Haemost 2005; 3:2536-44. [PMID: 16176307 DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2005.01561.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The adhesion ligand von Willebrand factor (VWF) is synthesized and stored in vascular endothelial cells and megakaryocytes/platelets. As in endothelial cells, platelet VWF also contains ultra-large (UL) multimers that are hyperactive in aggregating platelets. ULVWF in platelet lysates of thrombin-stimulated platelets was only detected in the presence of EDTA, suggesting that ULVWF is cleaved by a divalent cation-dependent protease. A recent study shows that platelets contain the VWF-cleaving metalloprotease ADAMTS-13, but its activity remains unknown. In this study, we show that platelet lysates cleave endothelial cell-derived ULVWF under static and flow conditions. This activity is inhibited by EDTA and by an ADAMTS-13 antibody from the plasma of a patient with acquired TTP. ADAMTS-13 was detected in platelet lysates and on the platelet surface by four antibodies that bind to different domains of the metalloprotease. Expression of ADAMTS-13 on the platelet surface increases significantly upon platelet activation by the thrombin receptor-activating peptide, but not by ADP. These results demonstrate that platelets contain functionally active ADAMTS-13. This intrinsic activity may be physiologically important to prevent the sudden release of hyperactive ULVWF from platelets and serves as the second pool of ADAMTS-13 to encounter the increase in ULVWF release from endothelial cells.
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Qiu HY, Wu DP, Sun AN, Chang WR, Tang XW, Fu ZZ, Ruan C. P-109 MAG mobilization of peripheral blood stem cells and autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation in 43 patients with hematopoietic malignancies. Leuk Res 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/s0145-2126(05)80173-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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