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Wang Q, Gong Q, Wu Q, Shi J. Neuroprotective effects of Dendrobium alkaloids on rat cortical neurons injured by oxygen-glucose deprivation and reperfusion. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2010. [PMID: 19577451 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2009.05.010/1618-095x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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In this study we investigated the protective effects of alkaloids from Dendrobium spez. on cortical neurons injured by oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/RP) in vitro. Rat primary cultured cerebral cortical neurons were investigated at different time points of OGD/RP. The MTT assay and the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release were used to determine cell viability. The concentration of intracellular free calcium [Ca(2+)](i) and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were determined to evaluate the degree of neuron damage. Morphologic changes of neurons following OGD/RP were examined by electron microscope. To evaluate neuron apoptosis, flow cytometry was performed and the expressions of caspase-3 and caspase-12 mRNA were examined by real-time quantitative PCR during OGD 2h/RP 12h. Treatment with Dendrobium alkaloids (0.025 approximately 2.5mg/l) significantly attenuated neuronal damage, with evidence of increased cell viability, decreased cell apoptosis, and decreased cell morphologic impairment. Furthermore, Dendrobium alkaloids inhibited [Ca(2+)](i) elevation, increased MMP and decreased the expressions of caspase-3 and caspase-12 in a concentration-dependent manner at OGD 2h/RP 12h. Dendrobium alkaloids have significantly protective effects on OGD/RP-induced neuronal damages in rat primary neuron cultures. The protection against OGD/RP-induced apoptosis appears to be mediated through blocking the decrease in MMP and increase in [Ca(2+)](i), as well as by down-regulating mRNA expression of caspase-3 and caspase-12.
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Wang Q, Gong Q, Wu Q, Shi J. Neuroprotective effects of Dendrobium alkaloids on rat cortical neurons injured by oxygen-glucose deprivation and reperfusion. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2010; 17:108-115. [PMID: 19577451 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2009.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2008] [Revised: 04/08/2009] [Accepted: 05/19/2009] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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In this study we investigated the protective effects of alkaloids from Dendrobium spez. on cortical neurons injured by oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/RP) in vitro. Rat primary cultured cerebral cortical neurons were investigated at different time points of OGD/RP. The MTT assay and the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release were used to determine cell viability. The concentration of intracellular free calcium [Ca(2+)](i) and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were determined to evaluate the degree of neuron damage. Morphologic changes of neurons following OGD/RP were examined by electron microscope. To evaluate neuron apoptosis, flow cytometry was performed and the expressions of caspase-3 and caspase-12 mRNA were examined by real-time quantitative PCR during OGD 2h/RP 12h. Treatment with Dendrobium alkaloids (0.025 approximately 2.5mg/l) significantly attenuated neuronal damage, with evidence of increased cell viability, decreased cell apoptosis, and decreased cell morphologic impairment. Furthermore, Dendrobium alkaloids inhibited [Ca(2+)](i) elevation, increased MMP and decreased the expressions of caspase-3 and caspase-12 in a concentration-dependent manner at OGD 2h/RP 12h. Dendrobium alkaloids have significantly protective effects on OGD/RP-induced neuronal damages in rat primary neuron cultures. The protection against OGD/RP-induced apoptosis appears to be mediated through blocking the decrease in MMP and increase in [Ca(2+)](i), as well as by down-regulating mRNA expression of caspase-3 and caspase-12.
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Wu Q, Liu GT, Wang LR, Wu YF, Wang XL. A model of expanding HIV/AIDS education in Chinese rural areas. Int J STD AIDS 2010; 21:87-92. [DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2009.008508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of the present study is to explore an effective model of HIV/AIDS health education for a rural Chinese population. Students in two middle schools were given HIV/AIDS health education. The education in Tiechang town was carried out in the form of delivering multimedia lectures, video tapes and brochures, while in Daping town brochures were distributed to students. After receiving health education, each student extended the health education to three peasants who were their relatives or neighbours. After the education was provided, the test scores of AIDS knowledge increased significantly in the students of Tiechang town (0.50 baseline, 0.69 post-test1, 0.68 post-test2). For the expansion subjects, the scores increased significantly (0.56 baseline versus 0.74 post-test) in the Tiechang group, and also increased mildly (0.52 baseline versus 0.59 post-test) in the Daping group. Empowering secondary school students to teach others about AIDS was a highly effective model for spreading AIDS prevention knowledge among the rural Chinese population.
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Ke Jin I, Wu Q, Li X, Geng H, Cai L, Zhou X, Jing F. The P-V-Tequation of state of Au and Pt: An alternative pressure scale in high P-Texperiments. EPJ WEB OF CONFERENCES 2010. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20101000033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Oberheide J, Forbes JM, Häusler K, Wu Q, Bruinsma SL. Tropospheric tides from 80 to 400 km: Propagation, interannual variability, and solar cycle effects. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1029/2009jd012388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 163] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Liu H, Wu Q, Zhang Q. Preparation and properties of banana fiber-reinforced composites based on high density polyethylene (HDPE)/Nylon-6 blends. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2009; 100:6088-97. [PMID: 19574041 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2009.05.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2008] [Revised: 01/09/2009] [Accepted: 05/30/2009] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Banana fiber (BaF)-filled composites based on high density polyethylene (HDPE)/Nylon-6 blends were prepared via a two-step extrusion method. Maleic anhydride grafted styrene/ethylene-butylene/styrene triblock polymer (SEBS-g-MA) and maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene (PE-g-MA) were used to enhance impact performance and interfacial bonding between BaF and the resins. Mechanical, crystallization/melting, thermal stability, water absorption, and morphological properties of the composites were investigated. In the presence of SEBS-g-MA, better strengths and moduli were found for HDPE/Nylon-6 based composites compared with corresponding HDPE based composites. At a fixed weight ratio of PE-g-MA to BaF, an increase of BaF loading up to 48.2 wt.% led to a continuous improvement in moduli and flexural strength of final composites, while impact toughness was lowered gradually. Predicted tensile modulus by the Hones-Paul model for three-dimensional random fiber orientation agreed well with experimental data at the BaF loading of 29.3 wt.%. However, the randomly-oriented fiber models underestimated experimental data at higher fiber levels. It was found that the presence of SEBS-g-MA had a positive influence on reinforcing effect of the Nylon-6 component in the composites. Thermal analysis results showed that fractionated crystallization of the Nylon-6 component in the composites was induced by the addition of both SEBS-g-MA and PE-g-MA. Thermal stability of both composite systems differed slightly, except an additional decomposition peak related to the minor Nylon-6 for the composites from the HDPE/Nylon-6 blends. In the presence of SEBS-g-MA, the addition of Nylon-6 and increased BaF loading level led to an increase in the water absorption value of the composites.
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Sun J, Zhou M, Wu Q, Ni Y. Characterization of two novel gene cassettes, dfrA27 and aadA16, in a non-O1, non-O139 Vibrio cholerae isolate from China. Clin Microbiol Infect 2009; 16:1125-9. [PMID: 19906273 DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2009.03060.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Two novel integron-borne cassettes, dfrA27 (encoding trimethoprim resistance) and aadA16 (encoding streptomycin and spectinomycin resistance), located on a conjugative plasmid, have been found in a non-O1, non-O139 Vibrio cholera isolate. DfrA27 shares 75% amino acid identity with DfrA5, and AadA16 shares 88% identity with AdaA6. Cloning of the cassette region and expression analysis demonstrated that the aadA16 gene can be expressed from its own promoter sequence, which is present upstream of the aadA16 cassette.
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Adamson J, Wu Q, Yan D. Adaptive Management of Intrafraction Motion in Online Image Guided Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2009.07.1436] [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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Thongphiew D, Zhu X, Wu Q, Lee W, Wu Q, Chankong V, Yin F. Hybrid IGRT Technique for Prostate Hypofractionation. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2009.07.1479] [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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Wang X, Fujita M, Prado R, Tousson A, Hsu HC, Schottelius A, Kelly DR, Yang PA, Wu Q, Chen J, Xu H, Elmets CA, Mountz JD, Edwards CK. Visualizing CD4 T-cell migration into inflamed skin and its inhibition by CCR4/CCR10 blockades using in vivo imaging model. Br J Dermatol 2009; 162:487-96. [PMID: 19832835 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09552.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chemokines are critical mediators of T-cell homing into inflamed skin. The complex nature of this multicellular response makes it difficult to analyse mechanisms mediating the early responses in vivo. OBJECTIVES To visualize directly T-cell homing into inflamed skin and its inhibition by blockades using a unique noninvasive confocal microscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS A mouse model of allergic contact dermatitis was used. T cells from oxazolone-sensitized and -challenged Balb/c mice were first analysed phenotypically in vitro. CD4 T cells were then labelled with a tracker dye and transferred into Balb/c-SCID mice. The recipient mice were challenged with oxazolone and CD4 T-cell homing into inflamed skin was visualized. RESULTS T cells with the skin homing receptors CCR4 and CCR10 were increased in the affected skin and draining lymph nodes, and effectively attracted by their specific chemokines CCL17, CCL22 and CCL27 in vitro. Using in vivo imaging, T-cell migration into the inflamed skin was observed at 2 h after application, peaking at 12 h and continuing for 48 h. Simultaneous systemic administration of neutralizing antibodies against CCR4 ligands (CCL17 and CCL22) and CCR10 ligand (CCL27) led to a significant suppression of T-cell migration and skin inflammation. CONCLUSIONS Our data indicate that these tissue-selective adhesion molecules and chemokine/receptor pathways act in concert to attract specialized T-cell populations to mediate cutaneous inflammation. The in vivo imaging technique can be applicable to other models of cutaneous diseases to help with better understanding of the pathogenesis and monitoring the therapeutic effects.
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Wu Q, Luo L, Yue T, Zhang R, Teng Y. P644 Using extracoporeal magnetic innervation (ExMI) for early postnatal women. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(09)62135-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Vingtdeux V, Zhao H, Chandakkar P, Wu Q, Simon J, Janle E, Lobo J, Ferruzzi M, Davies P, Marambaud P. C1 Régulation des taux cérébraux de peptide Aß par l’AMP kinase. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0035-3787(09)72554-8] [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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Xu X, Hsu HC, Chen J, Grizzle WE, Chatham WW, Stockard CR, Wu Q, Yang PA, Holers VM, Mountz JD. Increased expression of activation-induced cytidine deaminase is associated with anti-CCP and rheumatoid factor in rheumatoid arthritis. Scand J Immunol 2009; 70:309-16. [PMID: 19703021 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3083.2009.02302.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with higher levels of autoantibodies and IL-17. Here, we investigated if ectopic lymphoid follicles and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from RA patients exhibit increased activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID), and if increased AID is correlated with serum levels of autoantibodies and IL-17. The results of immunohistochemical staining showed that organized AID(+) germinal centres were observed in six of the 12 RA synovial samples, and AID(+) cells were found almost exclusively in the B-cell areas of these follicles. Aggregated but not organized lymphoid follicles were found in only one OA synovial sample without AID(+) cells. Significantly higher levels of AID mRNA (Aicda) detected by RT-PCR were found in the PBMCs from RA patients than PBMCs from normal controls (P < 0.01). In the PBMCs from RA patients, AID was expressed predominately by the CD10(+)IgM(+)CD20(+) B-cell population and the percentage of these cells that expressed AID was significantly higher than in normal controls (P < 0.01). AID expression in the PBMCs correlated significantly and positively with the serum levels of rheumatoid factor (RF) (P </= 0.0001) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) (P = 0.0005). Serum levels of IFN-gamma (P = 0.0005) and IL-17 (P = 0.007), but not IL-4, also exhibited positive correlation with the expression of AID. These results suggest that the higher levels of AID expression in B cells of RA patients correlate with, and may be associated with the higher levels of T helper cell cytokines IFN-gamma and IL-17, leading to the development of anti-CCP and RF.
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Wu Q, Magnus JH, Liu J, Bencaz AF, Hentz JG. Depression and low bone mineral density: a meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies. Osteoporos Int 2009; 20:1309-20. [PMID: 19343469 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-009-0918-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2008] [Accepted: 03/04/2009] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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SUMMARY The association between depression and loss of bone mineral density (BMD) has been reported inconsistently. This meta-analysis, which pooled results from 14 qualifying individual studies, found that depression was associated with a significantly decreased BMD, with a substantially greater BMD decrease in depressed women and in cases of clinical depression. INTRODUCTION The reported association between depression and loss of BMD has been controversial. This meta-analysis was conducted to determine whether depression and BMD are associated and to identify the variation in some subgroups. METHODS English-language articles published before October 2008 were used as the data source. A total of six case-controlled and eight cross-sectional studies met prestated inclusion criteria (N = 10,523). Information on study design, participant characteristics, measurements of BMD and depression, and control for potential confounders was abstracted independently by two investigators using a standardized protocol. RESULTS Overall, depression was associated with a significant decrease in mean BMD of spine (-0.053 g/cm(2) [95% confidence interval {CI} -0.087 to -0.018 g/cm(2)]) and hip (-0.052 g/cm(2) [95% CI -0.083 to -0.022 g/cm(2)]). A substantially greater BMD decrease was observed in depressed women (-0.076 g/cm(2) in spine; -0.059 g/cm(2) in hip) and in cases of clinical depression (-0.074 g/cm(2) in spine; -0.080 g/cm(2) in hip). CONCLUSION Depression is associated with low BMD, with a substantially greater BMD decrease in depressed women and in cases of clinical depression. Depression should be considered as an important risk factor for osteoporosis.
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Juliani HR, Welch CR, Wu Q, Diouf B, Malainy D, Simon JE. Chemistry and quality of Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) for developing the natural-product industry in Senegal. J Food Sci 2009; 74:S113-21. [PMID: 19323768 DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2009.01076.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The objectives of this study were to assess and improve the quality of the hibiscus calyces from Senegal over 2 production seasons (2004 to 2005), to develop and adapt new procedures for the determination of hibiscus anthocyanins and analysis of the 2 major ones, delphinidin-3-sambubioside and cyanidin-3-sambubioside. The foreign matter, total ashes, and acid insoluble ashes showed that the calyces harvested in 2005 were produced following hygienic practices, while the color assessment of the calyces and analysis of hibiscus active principles also showed higher amounts of anthocyanins in 2005. A protocol to measure anthocyanins by pH-differential UV-Vis spectrophotometry was adapted to measure the hibiscus anthocyanins from a water extract. The spectrophotometric method for quantitation of total anthocyanins showed a close correlation (r(2)= 0.82) when compared with the HPLC method, suggesting the use of the colorimetric method in quality control programs as an affordable alternative method to assess anthocyanin content in hibiscus. New and raised standards for the cleanliness and active principle content in hibiscus are also proposed. This study demonstrated that the implementation of a quality control program and the application of agricultural good practices in the production and processing of hibiscus calyces can lead to higher quality natural plant products.
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Lee JH, Blair J, Tamma VA, Wu Q, Rhee SJ, Summers CJ, Park W. Direct visualization of optical frequency invisibility cloak based on silicon nanorod array. OPTICS EXPRESS 2009; 17:12922-12928. [PMID: 19654697 DOI: 10.1364/oe.17.012922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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A new invisibility cloak was recently proposed for hiding objects in front of a highly reflecting mirror. This cloak requires only modest values of optical constants with minimal anisotropy and thus can be implemented by using non-resonant dielectric materials, making it an ideal system for optical frequency operation. We implemented the cloak using an array of silicon nanorods fabricated by electron-beam lithography. We then directly visualized the cloaking effect by monitoring the light propagation inside the device using the near-field optical microscopy.
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Wu Q, Martin RJ, LaFasto S, Chu HW. A low dose of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection enhances an established allergic inflammation in mice: the role of the prostaglandin E2 pathway. Clin Exp Allergy 2009; 39:1754-63. [PMID: 19552640 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2009.03309.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Over 40% of chronic stable asthma patients have evidence of respiratory Mycoplasma pneumoniae (Mp) infection as detected by PCR, but not by serology and culture, suggesting that a low-level Mp is involved in chronic asthma. However, the role of such a low-level Mp infection in the regulation of allergic inflammation remains unknown. OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of a low-level Mp infection in mice with established airway allergic inflammation on allergic responses such as eosinophilia and chemokine eotaxin-2, and the underlying mechanisms [i.e. the prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) pathway] since PGE(2) inhalation before an allergen challenge suppressed the eosinophil infiltration in human airways. METHODS BALB/c mouse models of ovalbumin (OVA)-induced allergic asthma with an ensuing low- or high-dose Mp were used to assess IL-4 expression, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) eosinophil, eotaxin-2 and PGE(2) levels, and lung mRNA levels of microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1). Primary alveolar macrophages (pAMs) from naïve BALB/c mice were cultured to determine whether Mp-induced PGE(2) or exogenous PGE(2) down-regulates IL-4/IL-13-induced eotaxin-2. RESULTS Low-dose Mp in allergic mice significantly enhanced IL-4 and eotaxin-2, and moderately promoted lung eosinophilia, whereas high-dose Mp significantly reduced lung eosinophilia and tended to decrease IL-4 and eotaxin-2. Moreover, in both OVA-naïve and allergic mice, lung mPGES-1 mRNA and BAL PGE(2) levels were elevated in mice infected with high-dose, but not low-dose Mp. In pAMs, IL-4/IL-13 significantly increased eotaxin-2, which was reduced by Mp infection accompanied by dose-dependent PGE(2) induction. Exogenous PGE(2) inhibited IL-4/IL-13-induced eotaxin-2 in a dose-dependent manner. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights a novel concept on how different bacterial loads in the lung modify the established allergic airway inflammation and thus interact with an allergen to further induce Th2 responses. That is, unlike high-level Mp, low-level Mp fails to effectively induce PGE(2) to down-regulate allergic responses (e.g. eotaxin-2), thus maintaining or even worsening allergic inflammation in asthmatic airways.
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Iimura H, Palo SE, Wu Q, Killeen TL, Solomon SC, Skinner WR. Structure of the nonmigrating semidiurnal tide above Antarctica observed from the TIMED Doppler Interferometer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1029/2008jd010608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Chang Z, Wang Z, Wu Q, Bowsher J, Yoo S, Yin F. SU-FF-T-309: Quality Assurance for Imaging Guided Stereotactic RadioSurgery with Novalis Tx™ System. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181789] [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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Yoo S, Wu Q, Lee W, Yin F. SU-FF-T-574: Radiotherapy Treatment Plans with RapidArc for Prostate Cancer Involving Seminal Vesicles. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3182072] [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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Wu Q, Lei Y. SU-FF-J-105: Is Offline Adaptive Planning Necessary for Online Image-Guided Radiotherapy of Prostate Cancer? Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181397] [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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Wang Z, Kirkpatrick J, Wu Q, Chang Z, Willett C, Yin F. SU-FF-T-548: Comparison of Cone-Beam CT and Frame-Based Localizations for Stereotactic Radiosurgery with Fixed Head Rings and Removable Frames. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3182046] [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 F, Wu Q, Godfrey D, Ren L, Yoo S, Maurer J, Yan H. TH-A-211A-01: Digital Tomosynthesis for Target Localization. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3182588] [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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Wu Q, Worthy D. SU-FF-T-102: Is Average Fractional Dose Representative of Cumulative Dose for HN-IMRT? Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181576] [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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O'Daniel J, McMahon R, Chang Z, Yan H, Sakhalkar H, Das S, Wu Q, Yin F. SU-FF-T-314: Patient-Specific Quality Assurance Techniques for RapidArc Radiotherapy. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181794] [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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