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Duan M, Zhang T, Hu W, Xie S, Sundström LF, Li Z, Zhu Z. Risk-taking behaviour may explain high predation mortality of GH-transgenic common carp Cyprinus carpio. JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2013; 83:1183-1196. [PMID: 24580661 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.12213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2013] [Accepted: 07/03/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The competitive ability and habitat selection of juvenile all-fish GH-transgenic common carp Cyprinus carpio and their size-matched non-transgenic conspecifics, in the absence and presence of predation risk, under different food distributions, were compared. Unequal-competitor ideal-free-distribution analysis showed that a larger proportion of transgenic C. carpio fed within the system, although they were not overrepresented at a higher-quantity food source. Moreover, the analysis showed that transgenic C. carpio maintained a faster growth rate, and were more willing to risk exposure to a predator when foraging, thereby supporting the hypothesis that predation selects against maximal growth rates by removing individuals that display increased foraging effort. Without compensatory behaviours that could mitigate the effects of predation risk, the escaped or released transgenic C. carpio with high-gain and high-risk performance would grow well but probably suffer high predation mortality in nature.
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Kaldor I, Spitzer T, Duan M, Kazmierski WM, Boros EE. Alkali Carbonate Effects on N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)ureaCyclization: Application to a 2-Imidazolidinone Scale-Up. J Heterocycl Chem 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/jhet.1648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Guan ZH, Zhang ML, Hou PL, Duan M, Cui YM, Wang XR. Identification of cellular proteins interacting with influenza A virus PB1-F2 protein. Acta Virol 2013; 56:199-207. [PMID: 23043599 DOI: 10.4149/av_2012_03_199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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UNLABELLED The influenza A virus (IAV) protein PB1-F2, which is encoded by an alternative ORF of the PB1 polymerase gene, has been implicated as an important virulence factor and apoptosis inducer. However, the molecular mechanism of PB1-F2 function remains elusive. In this study, eight cellular proteins were identified as potential PB1-F2 interacting partners using the yeast two-hybrid system. Two positive candidate proteins, guanine nucleotide binding protein (G protein) beta polypeptide 2 (Gβ2) and macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), were selected to be further characterized. The interaction of MIF and Gβ2 with PB1-F2 was confirmed by both GST pull-down and co-immunoprecipitation assays. Confocal laser microscopy showed that the interaction between PB1-F2 and the two cellular proteins occurred in the cytoplasm. The novel interactions between PB1-F2 and host proteins provide further pieces of evidence in the investigation of the pathogenic mechanism of IAV. KEYWORDS influenza A virus; PB1-F2; yeast two-hybrid; protein-protein interaction.
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Li X, Liu Y, Zhang YK, Plattner JJ, Baker SJ, Bu W, Liu L, Zhou Y, Ding CZ, Zhang S, Kazmierski WM, Hamatake R, Duan M, Wright LL, Smith GK, Jarvest RL, Ji JJ, Cooper JP, Tallant MD, Crosby RM, Creech K, Wang A. Synthesis and antiviral activity of novel HCV NS3 protease inhibitors with P4 capping groups. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2012; 22:7351-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2012.10.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2012] [Revised: 10/08/2012] [Accepted: 10/15/2012] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Hu G, Yao H, Chaudhuri AD, Duan M, Yelamanchili SV, Wen H, Cheney PD, Fox HS, Buch S. Exosome-mediated shuttling of microRNA-29 regulates HIV Tat and morphine-mediated neuronal dysfunction. Cell Death Dis 2012; 3:e381. [PMID: 22932723 PMCID: PMC3434655 DOI: 10.1038/cddis.2012.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Neuronal damage is a hallmark feature of HIV-associated neurological disorders (HANDs). Opiate drug abuse accelerates the incidence and progression of HAND; however, the mechanisms underlying the potentiation of neuropathogenesis by these drugs remain elusive. Opiates such as morphine have been shown to enhance HIV transactivation protein Tat-mediated toxicity in both human neurons and neuroblastoma cells. In the present study, we demonstrate reduced expression of the tropic factor platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-B with a concomitant increase in miR-29b in the basal ganglia region of the brains of morphine-dependent simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV)-infected macaques compared with the SIV-infected controls. In vitro relevance of these findings was corroborated in cultures of astrocytes exposed to morphine and HIV Tat that led to increased release of miR-29b in exosomes. Subsequent treatment of neuronal SH-SY5Y cell line with exosomes from treated astrocytes resulted in decreased expression of PDGF-B, with a concomitant decrease in viability of neurons. Furthermore, it was shown that PDGF-B was a target for miR-29b as evidenced by the fact that binding of miR-29 to the 3′-untranslated region of PDGF-B mRNA resulted in its translational repression in SH-SY5Y cells. Understanding the regulation of PDGF-B expression may provide insights into the development of potential therapeutic targets for neuronal loss in HIV-1-infected opiate abusers.
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Kazmierski WM, Hamatake R, Duan M, Wright LL, Smith GK, Jarvest RL, Ji JJ, Cooper JP, Tallant MD, Crosby RM, Creech K, Wang A, Li X, Zhang S, Zhang YK, Liu Y, Ding CZ, Zhou Y, Plattner JJ, Baker SJ, Bu W, Liu L. Discovery of Novel Urea-Based Hepatitis C Protease Inhibitors with High Potency against Protease-Inhibitor-Resistant Mutants. J Med Chem 2012; 55:3021-6. [DOI: 10.1021/jm201278q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Duan M, Kazmierski W, Crosby R, Gartland M, Ji J, Tallant M, Wang A, Hamatake R, Wright L, Wu M, Zhang YK, Ding CZ, Li X, Liu Y, Zhang S, Zhou Y, Plattner JJ, Baker SJ. Discovery of novel P3-oxo inhibitor of hepatitis C virus NS3/4A serine protease. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2012; 22:2993-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2012.02.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2011] [Revised: 02/11/2012] [Accepted: 02/13/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Sharma A, Duan M, Chowdhury R, Graiser M, Zhang H, Langston A, Lonial S, Flowers C, Haight A, Waller E. BI-Modal Age Distribution of Patients with Relapsed Hodgkin Lymphoma Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Correlates with Markedly Inferior Survival Among Patients Age 35 Years and Older. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2011.12.236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Duan M, Berra L, Kumar A, Wilcox S, Safford S, Goulet R, Lander M, Schmidt U. Use of Hypothermia to Allow Low-Tidal-Volume Ventilation in a Patient With ARDS. Respir Care 2011; 56:1956-8. [DOI: 10.4187/respcare.01211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Duan M, Kazmierski WM, Tallant M, Jun JH, Edelstein M, Ferris R, Todd D, Wheelan P, Xiong Z. Discovery of a novel series of cyclic urea as potent CCR5 antagonists. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2011; 21:6381-5. [PMID: 21930378 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2011.08.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2011] [Revised: 08/05/2011] [Accepted: 08/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A novel series of cyclic urea-based CCR5 antagonists was designed aiming to resolve instability issue in the fasted simulated intestinal fluid (FSIF) associated with the acyclic urea moiety in 1. This class of CCR5 compounds demonstrated high antiviral activities against HIV-1 infection in both HOS and PBL assays. Further evaluation of these compounds indicated that 16-R not only substantially enhanced its stability, but also exhibited excellent pharmacokinetics properties.
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Duan M, Kazmierski WM, Chong PY, Deanda F, Edelstein M, Ferris R, Peckham J, Wheelan P, Xiong Z, Zhang H, Nishizawa R, Takaoka Y. Discovery of novel pyridyl carboxamides as potent CCR5 antagonists and optimization of their pharmacokinetic profile in rats. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2011; 21:6470-5. [PMID: 21920742 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2011.08.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2011] [Revised: 08/15/2011] [Accepted: 08/17/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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A novel series of pyridyl carboxamide-based CCR5 inhibitors was designed, synthesized, and demonstrated to be highly potent against HIV-1 infection in both HOS and PBL assays. Attempts to evaluate this series of compounds in a rat PK model revealed its instability in rat plasma. A hypothesis for this liability was proposed, and strategies to overcome this issue were pursued, leading to discovery of highly potent 40 and 41, which featured dramatically improved rat PK profiles.
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Kazmierski WM, Anderson DL, Aquino C, Chauder BA, Duan M, Ferris R, Kenakin T, Koble CS, Lang DG, McIntyre MS, Peckham J, Watson C, Wheelan P, Spaltenstein A, Wire MB, Svolto A, Youngman M. Novel 4,4-disubstituted piperidine-based C-C chemokine receptor-5 inhibitors with high potency against human immunodeficiency virus-1 and an improved human ether-a-go-go related gene (hERG) profile. J Med Chem 2011; 54:3756-67. [PMID: 21539377 DOI: 10.1021/jm200279v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We recently described ( J. Med. Chem. 2008 , 51 , 6538 - 6546 ) a novel class of CCR5 antagonists with strong anti-HIV potency. Herein, we detail SAR converting leads 1 and 2 to druglike molecules. The pivotal structural motif enabling this transition was the secondary sulfonamide substituent. Further fine-tuning of the substituent pattern in the sulfonamide paved the way to enhancing potency and bioavailability and minimizing hERG inhibition, resulting in discovery of clinical compound 122 (GSK163929).
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Li X, Zhang S, Zhang YK, Liu Y, Ding CZ, Zhou Y, Plattner JJ, Baker SJ, Bu W, Liu L, Kazmierski WM, Duan M, Grimes RM, Wright LL, Smith GK, Jarvest RL, Ji JJ, Cooper JP, Tallant MD, Crosby RM, Creech K, Ni ZJ, Zou W, Wright J. Synthesis and SAR of acyclic HCV NS3 protease inhibitors with novel P4-benzoxaborole moieties. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2011; 21:2048-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2011.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2011] [Revised: 02/01/2011] [Accepted: 02/02/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Li X, Zhang YK, Liu Y, Zhang S, Ding CZ, Zhou Y, Plattner JJ, Baker SJ, Liu L, Bu W, Kazmierski WM, Wright LL, Smith GK, Jarvest RL, Duan M, Ji JJ, Cooper JP, Tallant MD, Crosby RM, Creech K, Ni ZJ, Zou W, Wright J. Synthesis of new acylsulfamoyl benzoxaboroles as potent inhibitors of HCV NS3 protease. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2010; 20:7493-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2010.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2010] [Revised: 09/28/2010] [Accepted: 10/01/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Ding CZ, Zhang YK, Li X, Liu Y, Zhang S, Zhou Y, Plattner JJ, Baker SJ, Liu L, Duan M, Jarvest RL, Ji J, Kazmierski WM, Tallant MD, Wright LL, Smith GK, Crosby RM, Wang AA, Ni ZJ, Zou W, Wright J. Synthesis and biological evaluations of P4-benzoxaborole-substituted macrocyclic inhibitors of HCV NS3 protease. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2010; 20:7317-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2010.10.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2010] [Revised: 10/11/2010] [Accepted: 10/14/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Duan M, Peckham J, Edelstein M, Ferris R, Kazmierski WM, Spaltenstein A, Wheelan P, Xiong Z. Discovery of N-benzyl-N'-(4-pipyridinyl)urea CCR5 antagonists as anti-HIV-1 agents (II): modification of the acyl portion. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2010; 20:7401-4. [PMID: 21055933 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2010.10.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2010] [Revised: 10/06/2010] [Accepted: 10/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Modification of the acyl moiety in the CCR5 lead molecule 2 led to identification of several new classes of CCR5 antagonists. Antiviral activity and pharmacokinetic properties of the synthesized compounds were evaluated. Structure-activity relationship (SAR) derived from these studies further guided the optimization efforts, ultimately leading to the discovery of 36 with an acceptable drug-like profile.
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Duan M, Peckham J, Edelstein M, Ferris R, Kazmierski WM, Spaltenstein A, Wheelan P, Xiong Z. Discovery of N-benzyl-N'-(4-pipyridinyl)urea CCR5 antagonists as anti-HIV-1 agents (I): optimization of the amine portion. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2010; 20:7397-400. [PMID: 21035337 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2010.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2010] [Revised: 10/05/2010] [Accepted: 10/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Several series of carbamate, urea and carboxamide-based CCR5 antagonists have been discovered via optimizations at the amine portion of lead compound 2. All compounds were evaluated for their antiviral activities. Lead urea 29 showed good pharmacokinetic properties, justifying further development of this series.
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Jiang Z, Wang D, Yang S, Duan M, Bu P, Green A, Zhang X. Integrated response toward HIV: a health promotion case study from China. Health Promot Int 2010; 26:196-211. [DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daq044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Duan M, Zhang T, Hu W, Sundström LF, Wang Y, Li Z, Zhu Z. Elevated ability to compete for limited food resources by 'all-fish' growth hormone transgenic common carp Cyprinus carpio. JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2009; 75:1459-1472. [PMID: 20738625 DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2009.02393.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Food consumption, number of movements and feeding hierarchy of juvenile transgenic common carp Cyprinus carpio and their size-matched non-transgenic conspecifics were measured under conditions of limited food supply. Transgenic fish exhibited 73.3% more movements as well as a higher feeding order, and consumed 1.86 times as many food pellets as their non-transgenic counterparts. After the 10 day experiment, transgenic C. carpio had still not realized their higher growth potential, which may be partly explained by the higher frequency of movements of transgenics and the 'sneaky' feeding strategy used by the non-transgenics. The results indicate that these transgenic fish possess an elevated ability to compete for limited food resources, which could be advantageous after an escape into the wild. It may be that other factors in the natural environment (i.e. predation risk and food distribution), however, would offset this advantage. Thus, these results need to be assessed with caution.
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Duan M, Kazmierski W, Aquino C, Ferris R, Kenakin T, Watson C, Wheelan P. 4,4-Disubstituted Cyclohexylamine based CCR5 Chemokine Receptor Antagonists as Anti-HIV-1 agents. Antiviral Res 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2009.02.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Duan M, Aquino C, Ferris R, Kazmierski WM, Kenakin T, Koble C, Wheelan P, Watson C, Youngman M. [2-(4-Phenyl-4-piperidinyl)ethyl]amine based CCR5 antagonists: derivatizations at the N-terminal of the piperidine ring. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2009; 19:1610-3. [PMID: 19233649 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2009.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2009] [Revised: 01/30/2009] [Accepted: 02/03/2009] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Several series of CCR5 antagonists have been discovered by derivatization at the N-terminal of the piperidine ring of the core template 2. Some derivatives exhibited potent inhibition against HIV-1infection. The pharmacokinetic properties of the lead compounds 11a, 14a, 15b, and 16b have been evaluated in vivo.
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Yu M, Shao D, Feng X, Duan M, Xu J. Effects of ketamine on pulmonary TLR4 expression and NF-kappa B activation during endotoxemia in rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 29:395-9. [DOI: 10.1358/mf.2007.29.6.1119165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Feng X, Ren B, Xie W, Huang Z, Liu J, Guan R, Duan M, Xu J. Influence of hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 in pulmonary neutrophil recruitment and acute lung injury during polymicrobial sepsis in rats. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2006; 50:1081-8. [PMID: 16987337 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2006.01113.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute lung injury (ALI) is a progressive syndrome associated with significant mortality in sepsis patients. Neutrophils are key cells in the inflammatory response that characterizes ALI. This study was designed to explore the effects of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 130/0.4 (a novel plasma substitute) on pulmonary neutrophil recruitment and associated ALI in a rat sepsis model induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). METHODS Animals were randomly assigned to six groups [saline control; CLP and saline; CLP and HES (7.5, 15 and 30 ml/kg); and HES control], subjected to CLP and infused with or without HES 130/0.4 4 h after CLP. Six hours later, the pulmonary capillary permeability (PCP), myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, lung histological changes, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-1beta and cytokine-induced neutrophil chemoattractant levels, P-selectin mRNA expression and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kappaB) activation were measured. RESULTS Resuscitation with HES 130/0.4 significantly attenuated the CLP-induced increase in PCP, MPO activity, cytokine/chemokine levels, mRNA expression of P-selectin and NF-kappaB activation, all of which are involved in the recruitment of neutrophils. Groups receiving the higher doses of HES 130/0.4 (15 and 30 ml/kg) were more adequately resuscitated. CONCLUSION HES 130/0.4 can inhibit CLP-induced neutrophil recruitment and subsequent ALI by attenuating cytokines/chemokines, adhesion molecule-mediated inflammation and NF-kappaB activation.
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Regala C, Duan M, Zou J, Salminen M, Olivius P. Xenografted fetal dorsal root ganglion, embryonic stem cell and adult neural stem cell survival following implantation into the adult vestibulocochlear nerve. Exp Neurol 2005; 193:326-33. [PMID: 15869935 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2004.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2004] [Revised: 12/19/2004] [Accepted: 12/20/2004] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Sensorineural hearing loss is a disabling condition. In the post-embryonic and adult mammalian inner ear, the regeneration of auditory hair cells, spiral ganglion neurons or their axons does not occur naturally. This decrease in excitable neurons limits the success of auditory rehabilitation. Allografts and xenografts have shown promise in the treatment of a variety of neurological diseases. Fetal dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons can extend functional connections in the rat spinal cord. Embryonic stem cells (ES cells) and adult neural stem cells (ANSC) have the potential to differentiate into neurons. We have implanted embryonic days (E) 13-16 fetal mouse DRGs from transgenic mouse lines that express Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein (EGFP) or lacZ reporter genes, EGFP-expressing ES cells or lacZ-expressing ANSC into the injured vestibulocochlear nerve of adult rats and guinea pigs. Survival of the implants was assessed 2 to 4 weeks postoperatively. For further evaluation of the differentiation of the implanted ES-cells, we double labeled with the mouse-specific neuronal antibody Thy 1.2. The rats implanted with EGFP- or lacZ-expressing DRGs showed labeled DRGs after sacrifice. In addition, EGFP-positive nerve fibers were seen growing within the proximal nerve. The results from the EGFP ES cells and lacZ ANSC revealed reporter-expressing cells at the site of injection in the vestibulocochlear nerve of the host rats and guinea pigs but also within the brain stem. Thy 1.2 profiles were seen among the EGFP ES cells within the 8th cranial nerve. The findings of this study indicate that the vestibulocochlear nerve of adult rats and guinea pigs will support xenotransplants of embryonic DRG, ES cells and ANSC. This may have future clinical applicability in recreating a neuronal conduit following neuronal injury between the inner ear and the central nervous system (CNS).
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Yang J, Li W, Duan M, Zhou Z, Lin N, Wang Z, Sun J, Xu J. Large dose ketamine inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in rats. Inflamm Res 2005; 54:133-7. [PMID: 15883747 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-004-1334-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Sepsis is associated with the highest risk of progression to acute lung injury or the acute respiratory distress syndrome. Ketamine has been advocated for anesthesia in endotoxemic and other severely ill patients because it is a cardiovascular stimulant. Our study was designed to investigate the effect of ketamine on the endotoxin-induced acute lung injury in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS Adult male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 6 groups: saline controls; rats challenged with endotoxin (5 mg/kg) and treated with saline; challenged with endotoxin (5 mg/kg) and treated with ketamine (0.5 mg/kg); challenged with endotoxin (5 mg/kg) and treated with ketamine (5 mg/kg); challenged with endotoxin (5 mg/kg) and treated with ketamine (50 mg/kg); saline injected and treated with ketamine (50 mg/kg). TNF-alpha, IL-6 and NF-kappa B were investigated in the tissues of the lung after 2 h. Myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity and wet/dry weight ratio were investigated 6 h later. RESULTS We demonstrated that intravenous administration of endotoxin could provoke significant lung injury, which was characterized by increase of MPO activity and wet/dry weight ratio, TNF-alpha and IL-6 expression and NF-kappa B activation. Ketamine (5, 50 mg/kg) inhibited endotoxin-induced NF-kappa B activation. Ketamine only at a dose of 50 mg/kg inhibited TNF-alpha and IL-6 production, and decreased MPO activity and wet/dry weight ratio after endotoxin challenge. CONCLUSIONS Ketamine, only at a supra-anesthetic dosage, could inhibit endotoxin-induced pulmonary inflammation in vivo.
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