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Lee CJ, Lin P, Chandrasekaran V, Duke RE, Everse SJ, Perera L, Pedersen LG. Proposed structural models of human factor Va and prothrombinase. J Thromb Haemost 2008; 6:83-9. [PMID: 17973648 DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2007.02821.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prothrombinase complex consists of factor Xa, FVa, calcium ions, and phospholipid membrane. The prothrombinase complex plays a key role in the blood coagulation process. OBJECTIVE To derive solvent-equilibrated models of human FVa and the prothrombinase complex. METHODS Several modeling techniques have been employed, including homology modeling, protein-protein docking, and molecular dynamics simulation methods, to build the structural models. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS We found, upon simulation, a possibly significant shift towards planarity of the five FVa domains. To estimate a prothrombinase structure, we docked an FXa model to the equilibrated FVa model using experimental data as docking filters. We found that simulation of the docked complex led to some changes in the protein-protein contacts, but not buried surface area, as compared to the initial docking model. Possible locations of prothrombin binding to prothrombinase are indicated.
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Nieuwenhuis AF, Lee CJ, van der Slot PJM, Lindsay ID, Gross P, Boller KJ. High-efficiency mid-infrared ZnGeP2 optical parametric oscillator directly pumped by a lamp-pumped, Q-switched CrTmHo:YAG laser. OPTICS LETTERS 2008; 33:52-54. [PMID: 18157255 DOI: 10.1364/ol.33.000052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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We report a singly resonant optical parametric oscillator (SRO) based on a ZnGeP(2) crystal directly pumped by a lamp-pumped Q-switched CrTmHo:YAG laser. The IR was tunable from 4.7 to 7.8 microm via crystal angle tuning. A maximum optical to optical efficiency of 56% was obtained from the pump (2.09 microm) to total IR at a pump energy of 6.5 mJ. The corresponding idler energy was 1.45 mJ. The SRO was measured to have a slope efficiency of 64% and a threshold of 1 mJ. The spatial beam quality of the idler, characterized by the M(2) parameter, was 1.38 when the SRO was pumped at 2.5 times threshold. These results show that ZnGeP(2) optical parametric oscillators directly pumped by a CrTmHo:YAG laser can be operated efficiently, while maintaining good IR beam quality.
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Lee CJ, Chandrasekaran V, Duke RE, Perera L, Pedersen LG. A proposed structural model of human protein Z. J Thromb Haemost 2007; 5:1558-61. [PMID: 17456189 DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2007.02597.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Lindsay ID, Groß P, Lee CJ, Adhimoolam B, Boller KJ. Mid-infrared wavelength- and frequency-modulation spectroscopy with a pump-modulated singly-resonant optical parametric oscillator. OPTICS EXPRESS 2006; 14:12341-12346. [PMID: 19529663 DOI: 10.1364/oe.14.012341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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We describe the implementation of the wavelength- and frequency-modulation spectroscopy techniques using a singly-resonant optical parametric oscillator (OPO) pumped by a fiber-amplified diode laser. Frequency modulation of the diode laser was transferred to the OPO's mid-infrared idler output, avoiding the need for external modulation devices. This approach thus provides a means of implementing these important techniques with powerful, widely tunable, mid-infrared sources while retaining the simple, flexible modulation properties of diode lasers.
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Lee PB, Kim YC, Lim YJ, Lee CJ, Sim WS, Ha CW, Bin SI, Lim KB, Choi SS, Lee SC. Comparison between high and low molecular weight hyaluronates in knee osteoarthritis patients: open-label, randomized, multicentre clinical trial. J Int Med Res 2006; 34:77-87. [PMID: 16604827 DOI: 10.1177/147323000603400110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Efficacy and safety of high and low molecular weight hyaluronates in knee osteoarthritis patients were compared in a randomized, open-label trial. Patients in the high molecular weight hyaluronate group were treated once weekly for 3 weeks and in the low molecular weight group once weekly for 5 weeks. We evaluated weight-bearing pain, degree of flexion, swelling and knee tenderness; frequency and amount of rescue medication; patient and investigator global assessment of pain, and safety over 12 weeks after final injection of study medication. Significant improvements in pain and WOMAC-Likert scores were observed in both groups, but not between groups. Knee joint pain improvement was noted in both groups by patients and investigators during follow-up. Close correlation was observed between patient- and investigator-reported data. There was no significant difference in side-effects between the groups. In conclusion, the efficacy and safety of high and low molecular weight hyaluronate are similar.
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Lee CJ, Han JS, Seo CY, Park TH, Kwon HC, Jeong JS, Kim IH, Yun J, Bae YS, Kwak JY, Park JI. Pioglitazone, a synthetic ligand for PPARγ, induces apoptosis in RB-deficient human colorectal cancer cells. Apoptosis 2006; 11:401-11. [PMID: 16520894 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-006-4003-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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No published data are available about the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma) and the role of PPARgamma in retinoblastoma protein (RB)-deficient human colorectal cancer (CRC) cells (SNU-C4 and SNU-C2A). Our aim was to investigate whether PPARgamma is expressed in SNU-C4 and SNU-C2A cells and to elucidate possible molecular mechanisms underlying the effect of pioglitazone, a synthetic ligand for PPARgamma, on cell growth in these cell lines. RT-PCR and Western blot analysis showed that both human CRC cell lines expressed PPARgamma mRNA and protein. Pioglitazone inhibited the cell growth of both cell lines through G2/M phase block and apoptosis. In addition, pioglitazone caused a down-regulation of the X chromosome-linked inhibitor of apoptosis (XIAP), Bcl-2, and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) under conditions leading to PPARgamma down-regulation. These results suggest that pioglitazone may have therapeutic relevance or significance in the treatment of human CRC, and the down-regulation of XIAP, Bcl-2, and COX-2 may contribute to pioglitazone-induced apoptosis in these and other RB-deficient cell lines and tumors.
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Lee CJ, Labrakakis C, Joseph DJ, Macdermott AB. Functional similarities and differences of AMPA and kainate receptors expressed by cultured rat sensory neurons. Neuroscience 2005; 129:35-48. [PMID: 15489026 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2004.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/08/2004] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Dorsal root ganglion neurons express functional AMPA and kainate receptors near their central terminals. Activation of these receptors causes a decrease in glutamate release during action potential evoked synaptic transmission. Due to differences in kinetic properties and expression patterns of these two families of glutamate receptors in subpopulations of sensory neurons, AMPA and kainate receptors are expected to function differently. We used embryonic dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons maintained in culture to compare functional properties of kainate and AMPA receptors. Most DRG neurons in culture expressed kainate receptors and about half also expressed AMPA receptors. Most AMPA and kainate receptor-expressing DRG neurons were sensitive to capsaicin, suggesting involvement of these glutamate receptors in nociception. When activated by kainate, AMPA receptors were capable of driving a sustained train of action potentials while kainate receptors tended to activate action potential firing more transiently. Glutamate elicited more action potentials and a larger steady-state depolarization in neurons expressing both AMPA and kainate receptors than in neurons expressing only kainate receptors. Adding to their more potent activation properties, AMPA receptors recovered from desensitization much more quickly than kainate receptors. Activation of presynaptic receptors by low concentrations of kainate, but not ATPA, caused a tetrodotoxin-sensitive increase in the frequency of spontaneous EPSCs recorded in dorsal horn neurons. By recording synaptic pairs of DRG and dorsal horn neurons, we found that activation of presynaptic kainate and AMPA receptors decreased evoked glutamate release from terminals of DRG neurons in culture. Our data suggest that the endogenous ligand, glutamate, will cause a different physiological impact when activating these two types of non-NMDA glutamate receptors at central or peripheral nerve endings of sensory neurons.
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MESH Headings
- Action Potentials/drug effects
- Action Potentials/physiology
- Animals
- Capsaicin/pharmacology
- Cells, Cultured
- Embryo, Mammalian
- Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials/drug effects
- Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials/physiology
- Ganglia, Spinal/drug effects
- Ganglia, Spinal/physiology
- Glutamic Acid/metabolism
- Glutamic Acid/pharmacology
- Neurons, Afferent/drug effects
- Neurons, Afferent/physiology
- Patch-Clamp Techniques
- Rats
- Receptors, AMPA/drug effects
- Receptors, AMPA/metabolism
- Receptors, Kainic Acid/drug effects
- Receptors, Kainic Acid/metabolism
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Chan TM, Chapman J, Lee CJ, Morad Z, Ona ET, Park K, Pingle A, Rizvi SAH, Shaheen FAM, Sumethkul V, Tang XD, Watarai Y. A survey on the prevalence and management of hepatitis B after renal transplantation in Asian-Pacific countries. Transplant Proc 2004; 36:2126-7. [PMID: 15518771 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2004.07.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The carrier rate for hepatitis B virus (HBV) varies from 1% to 2% to 10% in Asian-Pacific countries. A survey involving 12 transplant centers from 11 countries in this region showed that 1% to 25% of kidney transplant recipients were infected with HBV, and up to 60% of these subjects showed abnormal liver biochemistry. While nearly all centers tested anti-HBs in potential kidney transplant recipients, HBV vaccination of nonimmune subjects was routine in only 66.7%. One-third of the surveyed units rejected HBsAg-positive subjects as kidney donors, while the others demonstrated differing policies in choosing the respective recipients. Two units (16.7%) excluded HBsAg-positive patients from kidney transplantation, whereas the others only excluded those with severe liver disease. Heterogeneity also applies to the immunosuppressive regimens, the use of HBV DNA in serial monitoring, and the timing of antiviral therapy in HBsAg-positive kidney transplant recipients. The data showed that despite HBV infection being a significant problem in kidney transplantation, there is a lack of uniform management policy, attributable to the clinical complexity and deficiency of research data. Although improvement in clinical outcome is likely with the advent of nucleoside analogue therapy and better monitoring, the financial implications in the adoption of these recent advances remain realistic concerns.
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Lee CJ, Kim YJ, Seo YT, Pak SJ, Lee SI. Treatment of multiple bilateral juvenile fibroadenomas in a teenage breast by central pedicle breast reduction, with vertical and short horizontal scar: case report. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2004; 28:228-30. [PMID: 15599536 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-004-0038-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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An 11-year-old girl presented with extremely large and slightly asymmetric breasts that had developed over a 1-year period. The condition was diagnosed as multiple bilateral juvenile fibroadenomas on the operative field and successfully treated with central pedicle breast reduction using a vertical and short horizontal scar design. Breast function and aesthetic appearance were preserved with no reported recurrence 5 years after surgery.
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Lee CJ, Li ZM. Protective immunity and gene expression related to pneumococcal glycoconjugate. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2003; 491:505-14. [PMID: 14533818 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-1267-7_33] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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The immunogenicity of most polysaccharides (PSs) contained in the pneumococcal vaccine is low in children less than 2 years of age. Enhancement of immune response in early life can be induced by immunization of pneumococcal glycoconjugate as well as plasma DNA coding for cell-surface protein antigen. Pneumococcal type 19F PS conjugated with inactivated pneumolysin (Ply) induced in mice remarkable antibody responses to both type 19F PS and the protein carrier. In addition, the conjugate was administered to pregnant mice during gestation and/or lactation, and to their offspring during early infancy. When the young mice were challenged with type 19F pneumococci, the bacteria were cleared more rapidly from the blood of immunized mice than from that of the control group. The mortality rate of young mice from immunized mothers was also significantly lower than the control group. These results indicate that the effective protective immunity against pneumococcal infection can be induced in young mice by the maternal immunization with the glycoconjugate during gestation and at early infancy. Studies have been conducted to express type 19A pneumolysin gene (ply) in mammalian cells. Ply DNA was inserted into the cloning site of a vector containing CMV promoter. The recombinant plasmid DNA containing ply was transfected in human rhabdomyosarcoma cells and the gene expression was confirmed by immunoblot. Injection of mice three times 50-100 ug per dose ply DNA produced high serum levels of Ply IgG and IgM antibodies and showed rapid bacterial clearance from the blood.
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MESH Headings
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Animals
- Antibodies, Bacterial/biosynthesis
- Antigens, Bacterial/immunology
- Bacterial Proteins
- Base Sequence
- Carbohydrate Sequence
- DNA, Bacterial/genetics
- Gene Expression
- Genes, Bacterial
- Glycoconjugates/immunology
- Humans
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred BALB C
- Molecular Sequence Data
- Pneumococcal Infections/genetics
- Pneumococcal Infections/immunology
- Pneumococcal Infections/prevention & control
- Pneumococcal Vaccines/genetics
- Pneumococcal Vaccines/immunology
- Pneumococcal Vaccines/pharmacology
- Polysaccharides, Bacterial/chemistry
- Polysaccharides, Bacterial/immunology
- Streptococcus pneumoniae/genetics
- Streptococcus pneumoniae/immunology
- Streptolysins/chemistry
- Streptolysins/genetics
- Streptolysins/immunology
- Vaccines, Conjugate/genetics
- Vaccines, Conjugate/immunology
- Vaccines, Conjugate/pharmacology
- Vaccines, DNA/genetics
- Vaccines, DNA/immunology
- Vaccines, DNA/pharmacology
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Shim JH, Lee YS, Kim MR, Lee CJ, Kim IS. Use of the Keele injector for sample introduction for gas chromatographic analysis of vinclozolin in lettuces. J Chromatogr A 2003; 1015:233-7. [PMID: 14570334 DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9673(03)01260-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We examined a Keele injector for sample introduction for gas chromatographic analysis of vinclozolin treated in lettuces. Samples in milligram quantity were introduced into a glass tube in a Keele injector at a gas chromatograph injection port. The glass tube was then crushed to allow the sample to carry onto a capillary column in a normal manner. The standard calibration curve for quantitative detection of vinclozolin was obtained by determining vinclozolin spiked in samples at variable concentrations. The calibration curve showed a linear response to vinclozolin ranging from 0.05 to 1.0 microg/g, giving a slope value of 174.8, the y-intercept value of -2.8146 and the mean r2-value of 0.9994. Limit of quantification for vinclozolin was 0.05 microg/g by this method, comparable to 0.01 microg/g by a normal injector. When samples treated previously with vinclozolin were determined by the Keele injector, vinclozolin was found to be about 30% lower as compared to a normal method, suggesting about 70% recovery of the spiked vinclozolin by the Keele injector. From these results, the Keele injector was suggested to be potential for sample introduction in gas chromatographic analysis of vinclozolin in lettuce samples.
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Yoo EY, Kim S, Kim YH, Lee CJ, Kim BD. Construction of a deep coverage BAC library from Capsicum annuum, 'CM334'. TAG. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS. THEORETISCHE UND ANGEWANDTE GENETIK 2003; 107:540-543. [PMID: 12748763 DOI: 10.1007/s00122-003-1279-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2002] [Accepted: 01/24/2003] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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A bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) library consisting of 235,000 clones with an average insert size of 130 kb was constructed from Capsicum annuum, 'CM334'. Based on a pepper haploid genome size of 2,702 Mbp/C, the BAC library is estimated to contain approximately 12 genome equivalents and represents at least 99% of the pepper genome. Screening of the library with mitochondrial DNA probes (coxII, coxIII, atp6 and atp9) and chloroplast DNA probes (atpB, rbcL) indicated that contamination with cytoplasmic DNA was less than 0.5%. To estimate the possibility of isolating a specific clone, the library was screened with single or low-copy gene-specific probes and RFLP probes. Screening of high density BAC filters with RFLP markers linked to L (TMV resistance), y (fruit color), C2 (fruit color) and C (pungency) loci under high stringency conditions revealed that at least three positive BAC clones were found per each probe. This fact indicates that the library is highly reliable and represents a resource for map-based cloning, physical mapping, and characterization of upstream and downstream regulations of the chili pepper genes.
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Lyu SC, Lee TJ, Yang CW, Lee CJ. Synthesis and characterization of high-quality double-walled carbon nanotubes by catalytic decomposition of alcohol. Chem Commun (Camb) 2003:1404-5. [PMID: 12841263 DOI: 10.1039/b302322b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We report the synthesis of high-quality double-walled carbon nanotubes without defects by catalytic decomposition of alcohol over an Fe-Mo/Al2O3 catalyst; the synthesized DWNTs have outer diameters in the range of 1.52-3.54 nm and an average interlayer distance of 0.38 nm between graphene layers.
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Lyu SC, Liu BC, Lee TJ, Liu ZY, Yang CW, Park CY, Lee CJ. Synthesis of high-quality single-walled carbon nanotubes by catalytic decomposition of C2H2. Chem Commun (Camb) 2003:734-5. [PMID: 12703797 DOI: 10.1039/b300109a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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High-quality single-walled carbon nanotubes free of defects and amorphous carbon coating have been produced by catalytic decomposition of C2H2 over Fe-Mo/Al2O3 catalyst.
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Crocker SJ, Liston P, Anisman H, Lee CJ, Smith PD, Earl N, Thompson CS, Park DS, Korneluk RG, Robertson GS. Attenuation of MPTP-induced neurotoxicity and behavioural impairment in NSE-XIAP transgenic mice. Neurobiol Dis 2003; 12:150-61. [PMID: 12667469 DOI: 10.1016/s0969-9961(02)00020-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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X-linked IAP protein is a potent inhibitor of cell death. Here, we describe a novel transgenic mouse in which the human XIAP gene is expressed under the control of the neuron-specific enolase promoter (NSE-xiap). We demonstrate that nigrostriatal dopamine neurons of NSE-xiap mice were resistant to the damaging effects of the dopaminergic neurotoxin MPTP. MPTP-induced reduction of striatal dopamine metabolism was also attenuated in NSE-xiap mice. Furthermore, NSE-xiap mice treated with MPTP did not exhibit deficits in exploratory behaviour in an open-field test. Taken together, these findings suggest that strategies to enhance neuronal expression of XIAP may provide therapeutic benefit for the treatment of neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.
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Lee JM, Tu CF, Huang SC, Tsuji K, Chen RJ, Hu CY, Hsieh RP, Tai HC, Weng CN, Lee YC, Lee CJ. Attenuation of human-to-pig xenogenic cellular proliferation and Th1 response by expressing the human MHC II DQ exogenes on porcine cells. Transplant Proc 2003; 35:527-8. [PMID: 12591516 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(02)03858-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Chou NK, Ko WJ, Lee CJ. How to promote organ donation: a successful experience at the National Taiwan University Hospital. Transplant Proc 2002; 34:2556-7. [PMID: 12431521 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(02)03422-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Lee CJ, Paik SH, Ko KH, Kim KC. Effects of polycationic peptides on mucin release from airway goblet cells: relationship between polymer size and activity. Inflamm Res 2002; 51:490-4. [PMID: 12477077 DOI: 10.1007/pl00012417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN Various sizes of poly-L-lysine (PLL) and poly-L-arginine (PLA) were tested for their possible effects on airway goblet cell mucin release using primary hamster tracheal surface epithelial (HTSE) cells in an attempt to identify the smallest size of the polycationic peptide to suppress mucin release without cytotoxicity. MATERIALS AND METHODS HTSE cells were metabolically labeled using 3H-glucosamine and chased in the presence of varying concentrations of various sizes of the polycationic peptides. The amount of 3H-mucin in the spent media was measured by Sepharose CL-4B gel-filtration column chromatography. Possible cytotoxicity of the peptides was assessed by measuring the release of lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) during the treatment period. RESULTS (1) PLL (MW 78,000) inhibited whereas PLA (MW 92,000) stimulated mucin release. However, these peptides were cytotoxic at the effective concentrations; (2) Both PLL (MW 9,600) and PLA (MW 8,900) could inhibit mucin release in a dose dependent manner without cytotoxicity; (3) Both PLL and PLA were effective in suppressing mucin release in 20-mer but not in either 10-mer or 5-mer; (4) 14-mers of both PLL and PLA also inhibited mucin release without cytotoxicity; (5) PLL and poly-D-lysine (PDL) of 14-mer were equipotent in its ability to suppress mucin release. CONCLUSION Both PLL and PLA are cytotoxic at 'high' molecular weights, but have an ability to suppress mucin release without cytotoxicity at 'low' molecular weights. 14-mer seems to be the small, effective size, if not the smallest, for both PLL and PLA to suppress mucin release without cytotoxicity. The inhibitory effect of these polycationic peptides seems to be determined by the presence and the absolute number of positive charges and also to be independent of optical isomerism.
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Irizarry K, Hu G, Wong ML, Licinio J, Lee CJ. Single nucleotide polymorphism identification in candidate gene systems of obesity. THE PHARMACOGENOMICS JOURNAL 2002; 1:193-203. [PMID: 11908756 DOI: 10.1038/sj.tpj.6500042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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We have constructed a large panel of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) identified in 68 candidate genes for obesity. Our panel combines novel SNP identification methods based on EST data, with public SNP data from largescale genomic sequencing, to produce a total of 218 SNPs in the coding regions of obesity candidate genes, 178 SNPs in untranslated regions, and over 1000 intronic SNPs. These include new non-conservative amino acid changes in thyroid receptor beta, esterase D, acid phosphatase 1. Our data show evidence of negative selection among these polymorphisms implying functional impacts of the non-conservative mutations. Comparison of overlap between SNPs identified independently from EST data vs genomic sequencing indicate that together they may constitute about one half of the actual total number of amino acid polymorphisms in these genes that are common in the human population (defined here as a population allele frequency above 5%). We have analyzed our polymorphism panel to construct a database of detailed information about their location in the gene structure and effect on protein coding, available on the web at http://www.bioinformat ics.ucla.edu/snp/obesity. We believe this panel can serve as a valuable new resource for genetic and pharmacogenomic studies of the causes of obesity.
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Lee CJ, Moon KD, Choi H, Woo JI, Min BH, Lee KB. Tissue engineered tracheal prosthesis with acceleratedly cultured homologous chondrocytes as an alternative of tracheal reconstruction. THE JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2002; 43:275-9. [PMID: 11887070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Autologous tissue is an ideal substitue for an extensive tracheal reconstruction, but it is rarely feasible in clinical situations. Many tracheal prosthesis had been used for such an instances, but unfortunately it is still problematic. Dislocation, local infection, hemorrage, and luminal stenosis can cause prosthetic failure. To achieve clinically available autologous tracheal prosthesis, it is necessary that we have to get phenotypically functioning chondrocytes, rapid differentiation of harvested autologous chondrocytes, and the survival of free grafted cultured chondrocytes. METHODS In this study, we investigated isolation and culture method of the chondrocytes using the rabbit costal cartilage, and the cells were characterized microscopically and biochemically first. Then we have used cultured rabbit chondrocytes to investigate the role of growth factors upon the proliferation and regulation of the cultured chondrocytes. We have examined the effect of peptide growth factors on DNA and proteoglycan synthesis to the rabbit chondrocyte. The effects of IGF-I and basic FGF were investigated individually. Secondly, acceleratedly cultured chondrocytes were embeded to polymer (PLGA) scaffold in bioreactor, and implanted to defected rabbit trachea. Six weeks later, the rabbits were sacrificed and examined their histologic characteristics. RESULTS The harvested chondrocytes from costal arch grew well and were amplified successfully maitaining their own phenotypes. Its embedding to PLGA scaffold was accomplished successfully. The implanted tracheal prosthesis maintains its physical integrity well, but the histologic examination revealed non-viable chondrocytes. The epithelial linings were good. CONCLUSIONS The tissue engineered tracheal prosthesis can be a promising alternative of good functional air way tube in short term experiment, but biologically not vital yet. Further investigations are necessary to see the survival of free grafted chondrocytes and the long term results.
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Hsieh CL, Chiang SY, Cheng KS, Lin YH, Tang NY, Lee CJ, Pon CZ, Hsieh CT. Anticonvulsive and free radical scavenging activities of Gastrodia elata Bl. in kainic acid-treated rats. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2002; 29:331-41. [PMID: 11527075 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x01000356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Gastrodia elata Bl. (GE) is a traditional Chinese herb that is commonly used in Chinese communities to treat convulsive disorders such as epilepsy. The purpose of the present study was to determine the anticonvulsive and free radical activities of GE in rats. In vitro studies were conducted by using brain tissue from 6 male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats treated with 120 microg/ml of kainic acid (KA), with or without the addition of various concentrations of GE. In vivo studies were conducted in a total of 30 male SD rats divided into 5 groups of 6 rats which were treated as follows: 1) the normal group received an intraperitoneal injection (i.p.) of PBS (Phosphate buffer saline, 1 ml/kg); 2) the control group received KA (12 mg/kg) i.p.; 3) the GE 1.0 group received oral administration of GE 1.0 g/kg 30 min prior to KA administration; 4) the GE 0.5 group received oral administration of GE 0.5 g/kg 30 min prior to KA administration; 5) the PH group received oral administration of phenytoin 20 mg/kg 30 min prior to KA administration. Seizures were verified by behavioral observations, electroencephalograph (EEG) and electromyography (EMG). Lipid peroxide levels in the rat brain, luminol chemiluminescence (CL) and lucigenin-CL in the peripheral blood were measured simultaneously after behavioral observations. The results indicate that GE administration significantly reduced KA-induced lipid peroxide levels in vitro. Oral administration of GE 1.0 g/kg and phenytoin 20 mg/kg significantly reduced counts of wet dog shakes (WDS), paw tremor (PT) and facial myoclonia (FM) in KA-treated rats. In addition, oral administration of GE 1.0 g/kg significantly delayed the onset of WDS, from 30 min in the control group to 46 min in the 0.5 g/kg group, and 63 min in the GE 1.0 g/kg group. A significantly reduced level of lipid peroxides in the rat brain was found in the GE 1.0 g/kg, 0.5 g/kg, and phenytoin 20 mg/kg groups. The GE 1.0 g/kg group showed significant reduction of luminol-CL and lucigenin-CL counts in the peripheral blood compared to the control group. The results of the present study demonstrate that GE has anticonvulsive and free radical scavenging activities. Further studies are needed to determine the clinical effectiveness of GE as an anticonvulsant in humans.
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Choi H, Lee CJ, Lee KJ, Moon KD. Primary tubercolous osteomyelitis of the sternum. THE JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2001; 42:841-3. [PMID: 11698959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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We present an 82-year-old woman with anterior sternal pain diagnosed as primary mycobacterial osteomyelitis of the sternum. She was treated with simultaneous wide resection and reconstruction of the chest wall. On admission, computed tomographic scan showed a sclerotic sternal mass with soft tissue reaction. Mycobacterium tuberculosis was grown in initial culture. First-line antituberculous medication and local debridement failed. The successful result was achieved by extensive sternal and chondral resection followed by simultaneous bilateral pectoralis major muscle flap positioning.
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Ichikawa D, Ueshima Y, Shirono K, Kan K, Shioaki Y, Lee CJ, Hamashima T, Deguchi E, Ikeda E, Mutoh F, Oka T, Kurioka H. Esophagogastrostomy reconstruction after limited proximal gastrectomy. HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY 2001; 48:1797-801. [PMID: 11813627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Recent advances in diagnostic techniques have led to the detection of an increasing number of early gastric cancers in the upper third of the stomach. The objective of this study was to determine the most appropriate surgical treatment for these cancers. METHODOLOGY The clinicopathologic characteristics of 35 patients with early gastric cancer in the upper third of the stomach who underwent three different types of gastrectomies were reviewed retrospectively from hospital records between January 1992 and August 1999. RESULTS Patients undergoing limited proximal gastrectomy with esophagogastrostomy reconstruction had shorter operation times and less blood loss than those for patients undergoing total gastrectomy or proximal gastrectomy with jejunal interposition. No lymph node metastasis was identified in any of these patients. Heartburn due to reflux esophagitis was seen in a few patients of each group, but they were successfully treated by antacids. The extreme reduction in food intake volume was more frequently experienced in patients with total gastrectomy than those with both proximal gastrectomies. When mortality due to other disease was excluded, all patients survived without recurrence. CONCLUSIONS A limited proximal gastrectomy with esophagogastrostomy reconstruction decreased surgical risk and realized preservation of maximal function.
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Bang D, Lee JH, Lee ES, Lee S, Choi JS, Kim YK, Cho BK, Koh JK, Won YH, Kim NI, Park SD, Ahn HJ, Lee YW, Wang HY, Lee WW, Eun HC, Song ES, Lee SW, Lee CW, Lee CJ, Park JH, Song YW, Kim ST, Kim CY, Park JK, Kwon KS. Epidemiologic and clinical survey of Behcet's disease in Korea: the first multicenter study. J Korean Med Sci 2001; 16:615-8. [PMID: 11641532 PMCID: PMC3057606 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2001.16.5.615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The prevalence of Behcet's disease is the highest in the East Asian and the Mediterranean countries. Behcet's disease is also distributed in the Asian countries, but the nationwide survey has not been performed in Korea yet. The Korean Study Group for Behcet's Disease, founded in 1999, conducted a multicenter, retrospective survey on epidemiologic and clinical features of the patients with Behcet's disease from 20 hospitals around the nation from 1997 to 1999. Of 3,497 patients, 1,527 were classified into complete or incomplete type of Behcet's disease according to the revised Shimizu's classification. The sex ratio was 1:1.75 with the female predominance. Geographical distribution showed the highest frequency in Seoul (38.5%). Clinically, 98.8% had oral ulcers, 83.2% had genital ulcers, 84.3% had skin lesions and 50.9% had ocular lesions. As for the minor clinical manifestations, articular symptoms were the most frequent. The pathergy test showed positive in 15.4% of patients and revealed a higher positive rate in males (20.2%) than in females (12.7%). In conclusion, we performed the first multicenter study on Behcet's disease in Korea and revealed the female predominance, higher frequency of ocular lesions, and lower positivity of pathergy test in the patients.
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Lee CJ. Transplantation in Taiwan. CLINICAL TRANSPLANTS 2001:400-1. [PMID: 11512353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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