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Hong K, Molinaro T, Forman E, Treff N, Scott R. Cohort aneuploidy rates are not predictive of sustained implantation rate of euploid blastocysts: give that blastocyst a chance! Fertil Steril 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.07.1027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Werner M, Forman E, Hong K, Treff N, Scott R. Body mass index (BMI) does not impact endometrial receptivity in fresh IVF cycles: evaluation of implantation rates (IR) and ongoing pregnancy rates (PR) following the transfer of euploid blastocysts. Fertil Steril 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.07.1040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Hao J, Hong K, Chen J, Jia M, Ruan Y, Shao Y. Human leukocyte antigen class I supertypes and viral control in HIV-1 infected former plasma donors from China. Retrovirology 2012. [PMCID: PMC3441586 DOI: 10.1186/1742-4690-9-s2-p167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Liu Z, Hong K, Jia M, Hao J, Gao Z, Liu S, Ruan Y, Xing H, Shao Y. Highly expression of Tim-3 on HIV-specific T cells associated with disease progression and T-cell exhaustion in HIV-1 infected Chinese. Retrovirology 2012. [PMCID: PMC3442026 DOI: 10.1186/1742-4690-9-s2-p270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Werner M, Campos J, Forman E, Hong K, Treff N, Scott R. Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) microarrays (MA) may be valuable in detecting small genomic imbalances and distinguishing balanced from normal embryos for carriers of reciprocal translocations. Fertil Steril 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.07.483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Forman E, Ferry K, Hong K, Cheng M, Zhao T, Scott R. Morphology plus ploidy: a prospective study comparing traditional morphology-based selection for single embryo transfer (SET) with comprehensive chromosome screening (CCS) results. Fertil Steril 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.07.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Hong K, Kim K, Lee S. High percentage of fat intakes, not low fat oxidation, may induce overweight cyclists. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2012; 52:405-412. [PMID: 22828462] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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AIM There is a number of people who recreationally or professionally participate in regular physical activity that may contribute to reduce body fat and prevent weight gain. However, there are considerable numbers of the people who have excess body fat in this population. Therefore, this study tested the hypothesis that overweight cyclists may be affected by high level of fat oxidation and/or dietary fat intake. METHODS Fourteen male cyclists aged 35-50 years participated in this study. All participants were defined as semi-professional cyclists and assigned to either normal cyclist group (NC, N.=7) or overwieht cyclist group (OC, N.=7) based on %body fat (OC>23%>NC). The participants underwent a maximal effort ergometer test and dietary analysis. Independent t-test and two-way ANOVA with repeated measures were used to analyze data. RESULTS There were no differences between NC and OC for age, height, weight, body mass index, and all cardiopulmonary fitness variables at rest and during maximal effort ergometer test. However, this study found that total fat, especially saturated fat intake of OC was significantly higher compared to one of NC (total fat: 110.88±12.98 vs. 53.56±6.94, saturated fat: 36.92±5.98 vs. 16.65±3.41, P<0.05). CONCLUSION The higher amount total fat intake, especially saturated fat intake not total calorie intake, may play a major role in body composition in endurance trained population.
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- Fitness and Sports Program, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX, USA
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Bae S, Kim YG, Choi J, Hong J, Lee S, Kang T, Jeon H, Hong K, Kim E, Kwak A, Lee CK, Yoo B, Park YB, Song EY, Kim S. Elevated interleukin-32 expression in granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2012; 51:1979-88. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kes163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Lee LH, Cheah YK, Nurul Syakima AM, Shiran MS, Tang YL, Lin HP, Hong K. Analysis of Antarctic proteobacteria by PCR fingerprinting and screening for antimicrobial secondary metabolites. Genet Mol Res 2012; 11:1627-41. [PMID: 22782582 DOI: 10.4238/2012.june.15.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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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Fifty-seven proteobacterium species were successfully isolated from soils of Barrientos Island of the Antarctic using 11 different isolation media. Analysis of 16S rDNA sequencing of these isolates showed that they belonged to eight different genera, namely Bradyrhizobium, Sphingomonas, Methylobacterium, Caulobacter, Paracoccus, Ralstonia, Rhizobium, and Staphylococcus. All isolates were studied for capability of producing antimicrobial and antifungal secondary metabolites using high-throughput screening models. Approximately 23 (13/57) and 2% (1/57) of isolates inhibited growth of Candida albicans ATCC 10231(T) and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 51650(T), respectively. These results indicated that proteobacterium species isolates from Antarctic could serve as potential source of useful bioactive metabolites. Enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus (ERIC)-PCR fingerprinting produced nine clusters and 13 single isolates, with a high D value of 0.9248. RAPD fingerprinting produced six clusters and 13 single isolates, with a relatively low D value of 0.7776. ERIC-PCR analysis proved to have better discrimination capability than RAPD analysis and generated better clustering for all proteobacterium species isolates. We conclude that ERIC-PCR is a robust, reliable and rapid molecular typing method for discriminating different genera of proteobacteria.
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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Khalsa B, Hong K, Georgiades C, Mitchell S. Abstract No. 230: Utility of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) in pediatric patients for intractable variceal bleeding. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2011.12.280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Zhou SZ, Hu JZ, ZHou H, Cao Q, Cheng XS, Hong K. Genetic study of ischemia-induced ventricular arrhythmia associated with potassium channels. Heart 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2011-300867.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Li D, Chen J, Jia M, Hong K, Ruan Y, Liang H, Liu S, Zhang X, Zhao H, Peng H, Ma P, Shao Y. Loss of balance between T helper type 17 and regulatory T cells in chronic human immunodeficiency virus infection. Clin Exp Immunol 2011; 165:363-71. [PMID: 21707592 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2249.2011.04435.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The aim of this study is to characterize the changes of CD4(+) CD25(high) forkhead box P3 (FoxP3(+) ) regulatory T cells (T(reg) ), interleukin (IL)-17 secreting T helper type 17 (Th17) cell frequencies and the balance of these two subsets in a cohort of chronic human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-infected patients in China. A total of 115 untreated chronic HIV-infected individuals and 32 healthy donors were recruited in this study. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated from ethylenediamine tetracetic acid (EDTA) anti-coagulated fresh whole blood and stained to characterize the frequencies of T(reg) and Th17. Of a total 115 patients, 42 individuals including 10 elite controllers were followed-up for more than 1 year, and changes of T(reg) and Th17 frequencies were analysed over time. The continuous loss of Th17 cells was accompanied by a concomitant rise in the frequency of T(reg) cells, resulting in a loss of Th17/T(reg) balance during the progressive HIV infection. Meanwhile, the T(reg) levels, Th17 levels and Th17/T(reg) ratios of the elite controller group were comparable to those of the HIV-1 negative controls in the follow-up study. Additionally, we demonstrated that loss of balance between Th17 and T(reg) is associated with an earlier CD4 T cell decline during the course of HIV infection. Our results indicate that a loss of immune-balance of Th17 to T(reg) during HIV-1 disease progression and the persistence of such an immune-balance in the elite controllers may have a critical role in HIV-1 infection and further shed new light into understanding the pathogenesis of HIV-1.
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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Chen XP, Yang W, Fan Y, Luo JS, Hong K, Wang Z, Yan JF, Chen X, Lu JX, Benovic JL, Zhou NM. Structural determinants in the second intracellular loop of the human cannabinoid CB1 receptor mediate selective coupling to G(s) and G(i). Br J Pharmacol 2011; 161:1817-34. [PMID: 20735408 DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.2010.01006.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The cannabinoid CB(1) receptor is primarily thought to be functionally coupled to the G(i) form of G proteins, through which it negatively regulates cAMP accumulation. Here, we investigated the dual coupling properties of CB(1) receptors and characterized the structural determinants that mediate selective coupling to G(s) and G(i). EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH A cAMP-response element reporter gene system was employed to quantitatively analyze cAMP change. CB(1)/CB(2) receptor chimeras and site-directed mutagenesis combined with functional assays and computer modelling were used to determine the structural determinants mediating selective coupling to G(s) and G(i). KEY RESULTS CB(1) receptors could couple to both G(s)-mediated cAMP accumulation and G(i)-induced activation of ERK1/2 and Ca(2+) mobilization, whereas CB(2) receptors selectively coupled to G(i) and inhibited cAMP production. Using CB(1)/CB(2) chimeric receptors, the second intracellular loop (ICL2) of the CB(1) receptor was identified as primarily responsible for mediating G(s) and G(i) coupling specificity. Furthermore, mutation of Leu-222 in ICL2 to either Ala or Pro switched G protein coupling from G(s) to G(i), while to Ile or Val led to balanced coupling of the mutant receptor with G(s) and G(i) . CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The ICL2 of CB(1) receptors and in particular Leu-222, which resides within a highly conserved DRY(X)(5) PL motif, played a critical role in G(s) and G(i) protein coupling and specificity. Our studies provide new insight into the mechanisms governing the coupling of CB(1) receptors to G proteins and cannabinoid-induced tolerance.
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- X P Chen
- Institute of Biochemistry, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Liapi E, Georgiades C, Hong K, Reyes D, Wahlin T, Hebert J, Geschwind J. Abstract No. 247: Chemoembolization of hepatocellular carcinoma: Comparison of disease outcomes between hepatitis B and C infection. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2011.01.272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Reyes D, Kamel I, Georgiades C, Hong K, Bhagat N, Frangakis C, Geschwind J. Abstract No. 179: Prospective, phase II study of chemoembolization with drug-eluting beads for hepatic neuroendocrine metastases: Interim analysis. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2011.01.197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Mays J, Hong K, Wang Y, Advincula R. Conjugated Poly-P-Phenylene (PPP) From Poly(1,3-Cyclohexadiene) (PCHD) Homo- and Block Copolymers: Controlled Processability and Properties. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1557/proc-561-189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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ABSTRACTConjugated polymers have been used as solid-state materials for a variety of opto-electronic applications. Thus, their processability in a number of device fabrication protocols is an important consideration. In this report, we indicate our results on the synthesis of conjugated poly-p-phenylene (PPP) materials derived from poly(1,3-cyclohexadiene) (PCHD). The precursor PCHD polymers were synthesized by living anionic polymerization to produce homo-and block copolymer configurations with polystyrene. We have used a variety of initiators, solvent, and temperature conditions to determine the right parameters for obtaining narrow MWD polymers. The conditions for polymerization determined the ratio of 1,2 and 1,4 isomers in the microstructure. We then proceeded with conversion to PPP derivatives using a dehydrogenation reaction with chloranil. Our results indicate a systematic conversion to a conjugated polymer with increased solubility and photoluminescence properties. The microstructure, MW and block copolymer composition affecting the processability and conversion properties dramatically.
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Reyes DK, Kamel IR, Georgiades C, Hong K, Bhagat N, Geschwind JH. Prospective phase II study of chemoembolization with drug-eluting beads for hepatic neuroendocrine metastases: Interim analysis. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.4_suppl.331] [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] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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331 Background: To evaluate safety and efficacy of transarterial chemoembolization with doxorubicin eluting beads (DEB-TACE) in 30 patients with hepatic neuroendocrine metastases (NET) in a prospective phase II study. We report the interim analysis on 10 patients. Methods: Patients who met inclusion criteria (NET liver-dominant metastases, ECOG 0-1, treatment naïve) underwent up to 4 DEB-TACE sessions (100-300 micron beads loaded with up to 100mg of doxorubicin) within a 6-month period. Statistical plan included interim analysis of initial 10 patients to assess therapeutic efficacy (defined as objective response≥50%). Tumor response was assessed by MR imaging 1 month after treatment using contrast-enhancement (EASL) and tumor size (RECIST). Safety was assessed by NCI Common Terminology Criteria. Results: DEB-TACE was successfully performed in 10 patients (22 targeted lesions). Patient characteristics included mean age 65 yrs; ECOG 0/1 (6/4); carcinoid syndrome (n=2); tumor burden range (4-75%), and mean targeted tumor size 4.8 cm (range 1.2-10.2). At one month follow-up (n=9), Grade 3 toxicities consisted of hyperglycemia (n=3), abdominal pain (n=3), fatigue (n=1), biloma (n=1) and elevated ALT (n=1). Note that four patients had Grade 2 bilomas, which occurred in the setting of small lesions (<2cm), diffuse disease with very low tumor burden (near military pattern), and single lesion ≥ 5cm. Tumor response using MR imaging at 1 month-follow-up revealed a mean treated tumor decrease in size of 7% (p=0.03), and a mean decrease in contrast-enhancement of 59% (p<0.0001). Using RECIST, partial response was achieved in 1 patient (11%), whereas 8 patients (89%) had stable disease. Using EASL criteria, 7 patients (78%) had objective tumor response and 2 (12%) had stable disease. Conclusions: Interim analysis shows therapeutic efficacy of DEB-TACE in liver-dominant NET metastases. Early recommendation suggests DEB-TACE may be best suited for NET patients with multifocal disease or diffuse disease with large tumor burden. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- D. K. Reyes
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD
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Huang X, Cheng XS, Bao XM, Li JX, Hong K. e0185 The effect of classic MAPKERK5 pathway on hyperthermia induced ventricular cardiomyocytes damage. Heart 2010. [DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2010.208967.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Yan S, Cheng X, Hong K, Song W, Chen Y. e0180 The acute proarrhythmic effects of low concentration BPA on female adult rat and the electrophysiologic mechanisms. Heart 2010. [DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2010.208967.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Reyes D, Vossen J, Kamel I, Mulcahy M, Salem R, Messersmith W, Weekes C, Georgiades C, Hong K, Geschwind J. Abstract No. 140: Phase II trial of bevacizumab combined with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for hepatocellular carcinoma: Initial experience at two institutions. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2009.12.295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Hsu S, Tseng Y, Liu J, Shih S, Ou C, Chang L, Chen Y, Hong K, Melillo G, Yang L. TLC388, a Novel Topotecan Derivative, as a Chemoradiosensitizer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2009.07.1279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Shao Y, Li T, Wolf H, Liu Y, Liu Y, Wang H, Zhu H, Lv W, Lin W, Chen J, Liang H, Hong K, Jia M. P14-15 LB. The safety and immunogenicity of HIV-1 vaccines based on DNA and replication competent vaccinia vector in phase I clinical trial. Retrovirology 2009. [PMCID: PMC2767920 DOI: 10.1186/1742-4690-6-s3-p404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Li D, Chen J, Jia M, Hong K, Liu S, Zhang X, Zhao H, Peng H, Zhao Q, Ma P, Wu C, Shao Y. P16-14. Loss of balance between CD4+ regulatory T cell and Th17 population in chronic HIV infection. Retrovirology 2009. [PMCID: PMC2767741 DOI: 10.1186/1742-4690-6-s3-p243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Tian X, Ma L, Huang Y, Lu J, Hou X, Hong K, Wang G, Zhao L. VID-07.02: Pre-Peritoneal Laparoscopic Partial Cystectomy of Bladder Pheochromocytoma. Urology 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2009.07.669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Jia M, Chen J, Hong K, Liu S, Zhang X, Zhao H, Altfeld M, Walker B, Yu X, Shao Y. P16-12. Relative dominance of Gag-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes is associated with viral load inversely in HIV-1 clade B' infected Chinese. Retrovirology 2009. [PMCID: PMC2767739 DOI: 10.1186/1742-4690-6-s3-p241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Liapi E, Hong K, Georgiades CS, Wahlin T, Reyes D, Kamel IR, Geschwind JH. Standardized treatment and follow-up protocol of hepatocellular carcinoma with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization: Survival, clinical, and tumor control outcome over 12 years at a U.S. center. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e15522] [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] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e15522 Background: To report the outcome of the care of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated with standardized transcatheter arterial chemomembolization (TACE), with a focus on tumor response according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST), progression of underlying cirrhosis [Child-Pugh (CP) score], time to progression (TTP) and survival from 1996 to 2008. Methods: TACE was performed on 365 patients in 1,035 sessions. According to a standardized protocol, all patients received imaging (MRI and/or CT) at baseline and at 4–6 weeks after each session and were clinically, biochemically and radiologically evaluated before each session. Liver disease status was evaluated before and at the end of the treatment period with the CP class system and tumor size measurements according to the RECIST. The Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) classification was employed to stage patients. Three chemotherapeutic agents and lipiodol, followed by non-occlusive embolization were utilized during TACE. Complete vessel occlusion was avoided at all times. Overall survival and TTP were calculated according to the Kaplan-Meier method. The log-rank test was used to calculate differences between groups in the subgroup analysis. Results: All patients (78% male, mean age: 63.5 years) received an average of 3 TACE sessions (range: 1–10 and average interval between sessions: 75 days). Sixty six percent of patients had 3 or more tumors, with a mean tumor size at presentation of 6.9 cm. Partial response was achieved in 32 % of patients, while 65% remained stable over the course of 3 TACEs. CP class remained unchanged for 75% of patients over the above course of treatment. Median survival for the entire cohort was 20 months and TTP was 14 months. Interestingly, advanced BCLC patients achieved similar tumor response (PR:33%), TTP of 13.4 months and median survival of 13.7 months. Conclusions: Patients with HCC treated with the aforementioned standardized TACE and follow-up protocol showed durable survival, stable liver disease and effective tumor control. [Table: see text]
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- E. Liapi
- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Univeristy, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Univeristy, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Univeristy, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Univeristy, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Univeristy, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Univeristy, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Univeristy, Baltimore, MD
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Syed L, Hong K, Syed L. Abstract No. 91: Use of ePTFE Covered Stents for Malignant Biliary Strictures. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2008.12.386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Frangakis C, Hong K, Arepally A, Kharlip J, Dackiw A, Georgiades C. Abstract No. 144: Adrenal Vein Sampling Augmented by C-Arm CT for the Diagnosis of Adrenal Aldosteronoma: Improving an Underutilized Diagnostic Tool. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2008.12.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Young M, Geschwind J, Hong K, Georgiades C, Wahlin T, Foltz J, Liapi E. Abstract No. 189: Chemoembolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma with a Standardized Treatment and Follow-Up Protocol: Survival, Clinical and Tumor Control Outcome Over 12 Years at a US Center. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2008.12.178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Vane CH, Harrison I, Kim AW, Moss-Hayes V, Vickers BP, Hong K. Organic and metal contamination in surface mangrove sediments of South China. Mar Pollut Bull 2009; 58:134-144. [PMID: 18990413 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2008.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2008] [Revised: 09/22/2008] [Accepted: 09/24/2008] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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- C H Vane
- British Geological Survey, Kingsley Dunham Centre, Keyworth, Nottingham, UK.
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Hong K, Strobl G. Characterizing and modeling the tensile deformation of polyethylene: The temperature and crystallinity dependences. Polym Sci Ser A 2008. [DOI: 10.1134/s0965545x08050027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- J Chang
- Department of Veterinary Radiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, San 56-1, Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 151-742, South Korea
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Hong K, Buijs M, Vossen J, Georgiades C, Geschwind JF. Abstract No. 346: Standardized Reporting of Toxicity and Outcome of Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization for Unresectable HCC. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.12.399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Lee KH, Liapi E, Vossen J, Buijs M, Torbenson M, Hong K, Georgiades C, Geschwind JF. Abstract No. 218: In-Vivo Evaluation of Different Calibrated Spherical PVA Microspheres for TACE. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.12.242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Liddell R, Pirruccello J, Georgiades C, Hong K, Kim H, Ratchford E, Arepally A. Abstract No. 136: Renal Artery Stenting in Severe Chronic Kidney Disease. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.12.151] [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: 11/29/2022] Open
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Yoon C, Kang S, Hong K, Choi H. Abstract No. 339: The Effects of Arsenic Trioxide on Radiofrequncy Ablation: Intraarterial Versus Intervenous Administration. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.12.390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Lee KH, Liapi E, Buijs M, Vossen J, Hong K, Georgiades C, Geschwind JF. Abstract No. 160: Technical Considerations for Reliable Vx-2 Liver Tumor Growth: Selection of Implantation Site. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.12.178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Georgiades C, Hong K, Geschwind JF, Rodriguez R. Abstract No. 100: Efficacy of CT-Guided, Percutaneous Cryoablation for Renal Cell Carcinoma: One Year Follow-Up. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.12.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Lee KH, Liapi E, Buijs M, Vossen J, Georgiades C, Hong K, Torbenson M, Kamel I, Geschwind JF. Abstract No. 165: [R/F] Distribution of Iron Oxide Embospheres after TAE in the Vx-2 Liver Tumor: Evaluation with MR Imaging and Pathology. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.12.183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Lee KH, Liapi E, Buijs M, Vossen J, Georgiades C, Hong K, Geschwind JF. Abstract No. 369: Technical Considerations for Reliable Vx-2 Liver Tumor Growth: Selection of Tumor Cells Inoculation Method. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.12.426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Lee KH, Liapi E, Buijs M, Vossen J, Georgiades C, Hong K, Geschwind JF. Abstract No. 219: Doxorubicin Loaded Quadrasphere: Plasma Pharmacokinetics and Intratumoral Drug Concentration. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.12.243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Hong K, Narayan A, Georgiades C, Streiff M, Geschwind J, Kim H. Abstract No. 67: Effect of Thrombophilia on IVC Filter Function: Complications and Efficacy in Cancer vs Non Cancer Patients. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.12.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Narayan A, Hong K, Streiff M, Kim H. Abstract No. 68: Safety and Efficacy of Retrievable vs Permanent IVC Filters in Oncology Patients – A Case Control Study. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.12.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Reyes D, Kamel I, Wahlin T, Liapi E, Georgiades C, Hong K, Geschwind J. Abstract No. 350: Transarterial Chemoembolization with Drug Eluting Beads in the Treatment of Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.12.403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Li Z, Hong K, Wong E, Maxwell M, Heber D. Weight cycling in a very low-calorie diet programme has no effect on weight loss velocity, blood pressure and serum lipid profile. Diabetes Obes Metab 2007; 9:379-85. [PMID: 17391166 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1326.2006.00621.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many dieters lose and regain weight many times. It is unclear whether weight cycling is associated with adverse metabolic alterations or becomes more difficult with each attempt. METHODS From 1988 to 2000, 2474 obese patients enrolled in our outpatient weight loss programme using a very low-calorie diet. Caloric intake consisted of meal replacement supplying 700-800 cal/day. RESULTS Our search distinguished 480 patients who had restarted the weight reduction programme at least once and up to four times (restarts). All subjects remained on the programme for 2 weeks or more each time. Mean initial weight loss was 21.3 kg for women and 28.8 kg for men. Rate of weight loss on first restart was not different from initial weight loss for women [1.6 vs. 1.4 kg/week; not significant (NS)] or for men (2.2 vs. 2.1 kg/week; NS). Of the 480 patients, 85 women and 51 men entered the programme three times. Rate of weight loss was similar for all three entries (1.4, 1.6 and 2.1 kg/week for first, second and third entry in women, NS; 2.1, 2.1 and 2 kg/week for men, NS). Only 20 women and 18 men entered the programme four times. The rate of weight loss was again similar for both men (NS) and women (NS) during each re-entry. Cardiovascular risk factors including lipid profile and blood pressure were not adversely affected by weight cycling. In fact, lipid levels were lower at each restart. CONCLUSIONS The present study refutes the hypothesis that repeated dieting makes further dieting efforts more difficult.
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- Z Li
- David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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Li Z, Aronson WJ, Arteaga JR, Hong K, Thames G, Henning SM, Liu W, Elashoff R, Ashley JM, Heber D. Feasibility of a low-fat/high-fiber diet intervention with soy supplementation in prostate cancer patients after prostatectomy. Eur J Clin Nutr 2007; 62:526-36. [PMID: 17392697 DOI: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the feasibility and long-term compliance with a low-fat diet supplemented with soy protein in men at increased risk for recurrence after radical prostatectomy. DESIGN Randomized, control study. SETTING Academic center in USA. SUBJECT Forty men who had undergone radical prostatectomy and were at increased risk for recurrence. INTERVENTION Low-fat (15% fat), high-fiber (18 g/1000 kcal) diet supplemented with 40 g soy protein isolate (n=26) was compared to USDA recommended diet (n=14). RESULTS Over 4 years, subjects in the intervention group but not in the control group made and sustained significant changes in their diet as measured by the dietary assessment instruments and urinary isoflavone excretion. In the intervention group, dietary fat intake was reduced from 33.46+/-1.27% energy/day to 21.04+/-1.74% (P<0.05), fiber intake increased from 14.6+/-1.06 to 21.05+/-2.29 g/day. The insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) level was decreased from 260.4+/-8.6 ng/ml at baseline to 220.5+/-7.9 ng/ml at 6 months (P<0.05) in the intervention group with no significant change in the control group. An ex vivo assay demonstrated inhibition of LNCaP cell growth (-20.0+/-7.7%, P<0.05) by sera from patients in the intervention group after 6 months of dietary change compared to baseline. CONCLUSION These data suggest that long-term low-fat dietary interventions as part of prospective randomized trials in prostate cancer survivors are feasible, and lead to reductions in circulating hormones or other growth factors stimulating prostate cancer growth ex vivo.
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- Z Li
- Center for Human Nutrition, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Hayes ME, Drummond DC, Hong K, Zheng WW, Khorosheva VA, Cohen JA, C O N, Park JW, Marks JD, Benz CC, Kirpotin DB. Increased target specificity of anti-HER2 genospheres by modification of surface charge and degree of PEGylation. Mol Pharm 2007; 3:726-36. [PMID: 17140260 DOI: 10.1021/mp060040v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Genospheres are cationic lipid-nucleic acid nanoparticles prepared by the assembly of the lipids and nucleic acids from an aqueous/organic liquid monophase that independently dissolves the components, where the resultant particles are homogeneously sized (70-110 nm), with efficiently incorporated and protected DNA. In the present study, we demonstrate pH-dependent modulation of the Genosphere surface charge using pH-titratable lipids. By incorporation of the lipids with titratable anionic or imidazole headgroups, Genospheres with neutral or anionic surface charge at neutral pH were produced and compared for cellular uptake and transfection of a reporter gene (luciferase) in culture of breast cancer cells. The extent of particle-cell association was also studied by fluorescent microscopy and quantified by cytofluorometery. The effects of Genosphere surface modification with poly(ethylene glycol) (molecular weight 2000) at low (0.5 mol %) and high (5 mol %) grafting densities, as well as the effects of HER2-receptor-directed targeting by an internalizable anti-HER2 scFv F5, linked via PEG spacer, were also studied. Inclusion in the Genosphere formulation of pH-titratable lipids CHEMS (cholesteryl hemisuccinate), CHIM (1-(3-(cholesteryloxycarbonylamino)propyl)imidazole), or DSGG (1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-hemiglutarate) rendered the particles surface-charge neutral or slightly anionic at neutral pH, and cationic at mildly acidic pH, as shown by zeta-potential measurements. In HER2-targeted systems, transfection activity and target specificity with HER2-overexpressing SKBR-3 breast cancer cells were dependent on Genosphere surface charge and PEGylation. The highest target specificity correlated with low cationic charge at neutral pH, while incorporation of 5 mol % PEG-lipid had only minor effects on Genosphere-cell association, internalization, and transfection activity. The implications of this work for potential in vivo applications are discussed.
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- M E Hayes
- California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, California 94115, USA
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Lee J, Hong K, Shim H, Yoon Y, Kang S, Kim J, Lee H. Utilization of an alternative Communication Device using the Anal Sphincter (CDAS). Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2007; 2005:6817-20. [PMID: 17281839 DOI: 10.1109/iembs.2005.1616070] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to invent a new communication system for terminal amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients who are in a state of complete motor paralysis with intact sensory and cognitive functions whose speech are disrupted due to the weakness of muscles involved in speaking and/ or to tracheostomy and ventilator dependence.
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- J Lee
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Health Science, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon, Korea
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Monchy D, Dumurgier C, Heng TK, Hong K, Khun H, Hou SV, Sok KE, Huerre MR. [Histology of liver lesions due to Schistosoma mekongi. About six cases with severe portal hypertension operated in Cambodia]. Bull Soc Pathol Exot 2006; 99:359-64. [PMID: 17253054] [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: 05/13/2023]
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Schistosomiasis mekongi was shown to be endemic, along the Mekong River, in northern Cambodia, affecting many patients with portal hypertension. Surgical procedures were proposed to some patients with digestive haemorrhage history to avoid fatal recurrence. The aim of our study was to evaluate the intensity of the liver fibrosis among these patients. During surgical treatment, liver biopsies were collected, fixed in Bouin or in formalin and processed at the Institut Pasteur of Cambodia. Sections were stained by H&E, Masson's trichrome, PAS, Ziehl-Neelsen's method and Congo Red. A total of six biopsies from patients aged 16-36 were analysed. There was complete disorganization of hepatic architecture with fibrous enlargement of portal tracts and some portal-portal bridging fibrosis, but there was no cirrhosis. In portal areas, there was blood vessel congestion and thrombosis with inflammation. Bile ducts were normal. In the parenchyma, congestion of sinusoidal capillaries was combined with focal mononuclear inflammatory infiltrate. There was no steatosis, no necrosis, no cholestasis, no iron accumulation and no amyloidosis. Numerous eggs of Schistosoma mekongi were observed in five cases, mostly in fibrous areas and more rarely in the parenchyma. Eggs were round or oval, measuring 60 x 40 microns with an acid-fast thin hyaline wall. Some eggs were surrounded by epithelioid and giant cell reaction. In conclusion, our findings illustrated a surprisingly high degree of fibrosis among young adults which contrasts with other schistosomiasis.
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- D Monchy
- Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, BP 983, Phnom Penh, Cambodge.
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Hayes ME, Drummond DC, Kirpotin DB, Zheng WW, Noble CO, Park JW, Marks JD, Benz CC, Hong K. Genospheres: self-assembling nucleic acid-lipid nanoparticles suitable for targeted gene delivery. Gene Ther 2006; 13:646-51. [PMID: 16341056 DOI: 10.1038/sj.gt.3302699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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We describe the assembly of a cationic lipid-nucleic acid nanoparticle from a liquid monophase containing water and a water miscible organic solvent where both lipid and DNA components are separately soluble prior to their combination. Upon removal of the organic solvent, stable and homogenously sized (70-100 nm) lipid-nucleic acid nanoparticles (Genospheres) were formed. The low accessibility (<15%) of the nanoparticle-encapsulated DNA to a DNA intercalating dye indicated well-protected nucleic acids and high DNA incorporation efficiencies. It was demonstrated that Genospheres could be stably stored under a variety of conditions including a lyophilized state where no appreciable increase in particle size or DNA accessibility was observed following reconstitution. Finally, Genospheres were made target-specific by insertion of an antibody-lipopolymer (anti-HER2 scFv (F5)-PEG-DSPE) conjugate into the particle. The target specificity (>100-fold) in HER2 overexpressing SK-BR-3 breast cancer cells was dependent on the degree of PEGylation, where the incorporation of high amounts of PEG-lipid on the particle surface (up to 5 mol%) had only a minor effect on the transfection activity of the targeted Genospheres. In summary, this work describes a novel, readily scalable method for preparing highly stable immunotargeted nucleic acid delivery vehicles capable of achieving a high degree of specific transfection activity.
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- M E Hayes
- California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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