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He R. Pro-inflammatory responses to PM0.25 from airport and urban traffic emissions. Toxicol Lett 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2018.06.787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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He R, Zhang O, Liu YW. [Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation in a hemodialysis patient with myocardial infarction and malignant arrhythmias]. ZHONGHUA XIN XUE GUAN BING ZA ZHI 2018; 46:651-652. [PMID: 30139019 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-3758.2018.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Lv J, Xiong Y, Li W, Cui X, Cheng X, Leng Q, He R. IL-37 inhibits IL-4/IL-13-induced CCL11 production and lung eosinophilia in murine allergic asthma. Allergy 2018; 73:1642-1652. [PMID: 29319845 DOI: 10.1111/all.13395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND IL-37 is emerging as an anti-inflammatory cytokine, particularly in innate inflammation. However, the role of IL-37 in Th2-mediated allergic lung inflammation remains uncertain. We sought to determine the role and the underlying mechanisms of IL-37 in the development of house dust mites (HDM)-induced murine asthma model. METHODS We examined the effect of IL-37 administration during the sensitization or challenge phase on Th2-mediated allergic asthma induced by inhaled HDM. Cellular source of CCL11 and distribution of IL-37 receptors, IL-18Rα and IL-1R8, were determined in HDM-exposed lungs. Finally, we examined the effect of IL-37 on CCL11 production and STAT6 activation in different primary lung structural cell types upon IL-4/IL-13 stimulation. RESULTS IL-37 had no effect on HDM sensitization, but when administrated during the challenge phase, significantly attenuated pulmonary eosinophilia, CCL11 production, and airway hyper-reactivity (AHR). Interestingly, IL-37 treatment had no significant effects on lung infiltrating T cells and Th2 cytokine production. Intranasal co-administration of CCL11 reversed the inhibiting effect of IL-37 on HDM-induced pulmonary eosinophilia and AHR. Furthermore, we demonstrated that CCL11 was primarily expressed by fibroblasts and airway smooth muscle cells (AMSC), while IL-37 receptors by tracheobronchial epithelial cells (TEC). In vitro study showed that IL-37 inhibited IL-4/IL-13-induced STAT6 activation and CCL11 production by fibroblasts and AMSC, which was dependent on its direct action on TEC. Moreover, cell contact was required for the inhibitory effect of IL-37-treated TEC. CONCLUSIONS IL-37 attenuates HDM-induced asthma, possibly by inhibiting IL-4/IL-13-induced CCL11 production by fibroblasts and AMSC via its direct act on TEC.
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He R, Jianzhong F. The analysis of force and surface electromyogram of agonist and antagonist during isometric elbow flexion at different joint angles. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Guo W, Li D, He R, Wu M, Chen W, Gao F, Zhang Z, Yao Y, Yu L, Chen S. Synthesizing value-added products from methane by a new Methylomonas. J Appl Microbiol 2018; 123:1214-1227. [PMID: 28888065 DOI: 10.1111/jam.13581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2017] [Revised: 07/23/2017] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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AIMS Methane and methanol are potential carbon sources of industrial micro-organisms in addition to crop-derived bio-carbon sources. Methanotrophs that can utilize these simple, stable and large amounts chemicals are expected to be developed into 'cell factories' for the production of specific chemicals. In this study, a methanotroph that can synthesize lycopene, C30 carotenoid and exopolysaccharides (EPS) with relative better performances from C1 substrates was isolated, and its performances were evaluated. METHODS AND RESULTS The isolated strain was identified as Methylomonas sp. ZR1 based on 16S rRNA sequence analysis. Its maximum specific growth rate achieved 0·200 h-1 under flask culture conditions, and 0·386 h-1 in bubble column reactors. ZR1 was able to utilize 35 g l-1 of methanol and even exhibited slight growth in the presence of 40 g l-1 of methanol. Furthermore, ZR1 was proved to synthesize lycopene (C40 carotenoids) besides the C30 carotenoids through HPLC-DAD and HPLC-MS/MS analysis methods. Its carotenoid extracts exhibited excellent antioxidative activities measured by the ABTS+ method. Plenty of polysaccharides were also synthesized by ZR1, the components of the polysaccharides were identified as glucose, mannose and galactose with a proportion of 1 : 2 : 1 by GC-MS, and its yield achieved 0·13 g g-1 cell dry weight. CONCLUSIONS The isolated strain has great potential for the production of value-added bioproducts from C1 compounds because of its excellent C1 substrate utilizing abilities and its abilities to naturally synthesize lycopene, C30 carotenoids and EPS. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY In this study, we isolated a fast-growing methanotroph, its C1 carbon substrate utilizing ability is excellent in comparison with reported methanotrophs. Furthermore, besides polysaccharides and C30 carotenoids which were commonly synthesized by methanotrophs, our findings suggested that C40 lycopene could also be naturally synthesized from methane by methanotrophs.
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Qiu T, He R, Abunassar C, Hossainy S, Zhao L. Effect of two-year degradation on mechanical interaction between a bioresorbable scaffold and blood vessel. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2018; 78:254-265. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 11/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Gao XM, He R, Guan JF, Tian L. Effects of heparin catheter-sealing solution for implantable venous access ports on D-dimer levels in older cancer patients. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2017; 21:97-101. [PMID: 28745782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of different concentrations of heparin catheter-sealing solution for implantable venous access ports (VAPs) on D-dimers (D-D) in older cancer patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 208 older cancer patients who received intravenous chemotherapy for the first time were randomly divided into four groups: the normal saline group, the low concentration heparin group (25 U/ml), the medium concentration heparin group (50 U/ml), and the high concentration heparin group (75 U/ml), with 52 patients in each group. VAPs were sealed by the positive pressure technique every day before and after perfusion, as well as at the end of a course of chemotherapy when the butterfly needle was removed. The patients were followed-up for three courses of chemotherapy, and comparisons of the clinical effects were conducted. RESULTS Before treatment and at the end of follow-up, no significant differences among groups were found in platelet count, prothrombin time, thrombin time, or activated partial thromboplastin time (p>0.05). At the end of follow-up, the high concentration heparin group had reduced fibrinogen (FIB) and increased D-D compared with the other groups, and the differences were statistically significant (p<0.05). The other three groups showed no significant differences in FIB or D-D before treatment or at the end of follow-up (p>0.05). The high concentration heparin group had higher local bleeding rate, while the saline group had higher partial and complete prevalence of blockage compared with the other groups. The differences were statistically significant (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS 25-50 U/ml heparin catheter-sealing solution had little effect on blood circulation and coagulation. Additionally, it did not increase the risk of local bleeding or thrombotic blockage.
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Wang T, He R, Zhao J, Mei JC, Shao MZ, Pan Y, Zhang J, Wu HS, Yu M, Yan WC, Liu LM, Liu F, Jia WP. Negative pressure wound therapy inhibits inflammation and upregulates activating transcription factor-3 and downregulates nuclear factor-κB in diabetic patients with foot ulcerations. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2017; 33. [PMID: 27883358 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.2871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Revised: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is one of the most important treatments for diabetic foot, but the underlying mechanisms of its benefits still remain elusive. This study aims to evaluate the inflammatory signals involved in the effects of negative pressure therapy on diabetic foot ulcers. METHODS We enrolled 22 patients with diabetic foot ulceration, 11 treated with NPWT and the other 11 treated with traditional debridement. All patients were treated and observed for 1 week. Granulation tissues were harvested and analyzed in both groups, and then were histologically and immunohistochemically analyzed. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, Western blot analysis, and real-time PCR were performed to evaluate the expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) p65, Ik B-α, and activating transcription factor-3 (ATF-3). RESULTS After 7 days of treatment, NPWT could obviously promote diabetic wound healing because of the mild inflammation and the dense cell-deposited matrix. Meanwhile, NPWT significantly decreased the expression of TNF-α, IL-6, and iNOS (all P < .05). The result of Western blotting and real-time PCR indicated that NPWT obviously decreased the level of Ik B-α and NF-κB p65, and increased the level of ATF-3 (all P < .05). CONCLUSION NPWT exerts an anti-inflammatory effect, possibly through the suppression of proinflammatory enzymes and cytokines resulting from Ik B-α inhibition and ATF-3 activation, which may prevent the activation of the NF-κB pathway in human diabetic foot wounds.
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He R, Wang H, Su Y, Chen C, Xie L, Chen L, Yu J, Toledo Y, Abayaweera GS, Zhu G, Bossmann SH. Incorporating 131I into a PAMAM (G5.0) dendrimer-conjugate: design of a theranostic nanosensor for medullary thyroid carcinoma. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra00604g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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We report the synthesis and purification of a targeting probe for Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) by incorporating 131I into PAMAM (G5.0) dendrimers.
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He R, Du X, Liu SW, Sun LJ, Li Y, Zeng H, Li YY, Sun C, Zhang Y, Ma CS, Gao W. [Current status of antiarrhythmic drug use and safety assessment in Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation]. ZHONGHUA XIN XUE GUAN BING ZA ZHI 2016; 44:935-939. [PMID: 27903390 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-3758.2016.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the current status of antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) use in Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation(AF) and assess the safety of AADs in this patient cohort. Methods: From January 2011 to December 2013, a total of 4 008 AF patients treated with AADs was enrolled in this study and patients were followed up for 24 months. Detailed information of prescribed drug, the causes of drug discontinuation and side effects were recorded. Results: Amiodarone was prescribed to 64.3%(2 579 cases) and propafenone to 31.1%(1 247 cases) of the enrolled patients, only 148 patients(3.7%) were treated with sotalol and 34 patients (0.8%) were treated with moracizine. The prevalence of heart failure (4.0%(102/2 579) vs. 1.4%(17/1 247, P<0.001), coronary heart disease (13.5% (348/2 579) vs. 7.4%(93/1 247), P<0.001) and non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (3.1%(78/2 579) vs. 0.7%(9/1 247), P<0.001) was significantly higher in patients treated with amiodarone than in the patients treated with propafenone. During the follow-up period, the discontinuation rate of amiodarone, propafenone, sotalol and moracizine was 28.8%(743/2 579), 25.1%(313/1 247), 14.2%(21/148) and 32.4%(11/34) respectively. The reasons of discontinuing amiodarone were: follow physicians' decision (75.7%, 563 cases), no effect (3.0%, 22 cases), side effects (4.3%, 32 cases) and patients' own decision (17.0%, 126 cases). The side effects of amiodarone included thyroid dysfunction (56.3%, 18 cases), bradycardia (12.5%, 4 cases), interstitial pneumonitis/pulmonary interstitial fibrosis (6.2%, 2 cases) and others (gastrointestinal symptom, rash, hepatic dysfunction, etc.). Conclusions: Amiodarone and propafenone are the most common AADs used in Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation. The prescription of AADs is essentially in accordance to the guideline of AF treatment. However, the discontinuation rates of AADs are high in Chinese AF patients. Lacking of better AADs is still a major problem in AF pharmacotherapy. Clinical Trial Registry Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR-OCH-13003729.
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Zhou BD, He R, Cui M. [A case of pulse indicator continuous cardiac output guided treatment in a myocardial infarction patient complicating heart failure and severe pneumonia]. ZHONGHUA XIN XUE GUAN BING ZA ZHI 2016; 44:897-898. [PMID: 27903379 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-3758.2016.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Kun Q, Peng B, Huang D, Huang P, Li H, He R, Sihoe A. P-231NON-INTUBATED UNIPORTAL ANATOMICAL LUNG RESECTION: A PROPENSITY SCORE MATCHED ANALYSIS SHOWS THAT FASTER RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE EVEN IN THE EARLY EXPERIENCE. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivw260.229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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He R, Liu F. [Diabetic peripheral neuropathy and diabetic foot]. ZHONGHUA YI XUE ZA ZHI 2016; 96:2536-8. [PMID: 27596546 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0376-2491.2016.32.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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He R, Morris B, Duggar N, Markovich A, Standford J, Lu J, Yang C. SU-F-P-32: A Phantom Study of Accuracy of Four-Dimensional Cone-Beam CT (4D-CBCT) Vs. Three-Dimensional Cone Beam CT (3D-CBCT) in Image Guided Radiotherapy. Med Phys 2016. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4955739] [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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Chen H, He R, Wang ZL, Wang SY, Chen Y, Zhu ZC, Chen XM. Genetic diversity and variability in populations of the white wax insect Ericerus pela, assessed by AFLP analysis. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH 2015; 14:17820-7. [PMID: 26782427 DOI: 10.4238/2015.december.22.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The white wax insect Ericerus pela Chavannes (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) is an economically valuable insect species that has been used for over a thousand years in China. The present study focuses on assessing the genetic variability in different populations of E. pela collected from seven Chinese provinces. The amplified fragment length polymorphism technique was used to generate DNA fingerprints of individuals from each population using nine primer combinations (EcoRI-MseI). A total of 435 polymorphic loci were generated; fragment sizes ranged from 200 to 1000 bp. The percentage of polymorphic loci was 85.29%. Nei's genetic diversity and Shannon index indicated consistency in the results, which showed that the Sichuan population had the highest diversity, followed by Yunnan and Zhejiang populations. Dendrogram analysis showed the shortest genetic distance between the Sichuan and Yunnan populations, suggesting that they probably form sister groups. High genetic differentiation between population values among all sampled populations indicated a low degree of genetic variability within each population (40.85%) and higher variation among populations (59.15%). Gene flow estimate values were low in all samples, suggesting low gene flow from events such as interbreeding and migration. Low gene flow values also suggested that populations among species of E. pela might become genetically heterogeneous, due to counteracting forces such as strong differential selection. Our data support the probability that E. pela will remain localized, and has a low potential to spread beyond current habitats.
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Mourad W, Packianathan S, Russell G, Ma J, Shourbaji R, Ryniak M, Rabatic B, Zaenger D, He R, Mobit P, Yang C, Shasha D, Vijayakumar S. Radiation Prophylaxis of Heterotopic Ossification at the Elbow: Is It Time for XRT Dose-Deescalation? Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.07.1735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mobit PN, Packianathan S, He R, Yang CC. Comparison of Axxent-Xoft, (192)Ir and (60)Co high-dose-rate brachytherapy sources for image-guided brachytherapy treatment planning for cervical cancer. Br J Radiol 2015; 88:20150010. [PMID: 25996576 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20150010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the dosimetric differences and similarities between treatment plans generated with Axxent-Xoft electronic brachytherapy source (Xoft-EBS), (192)Ir and (60)Co for tandem and ovoids (T&O) applicators. METHODS In this retrospective study, we replanned 10 patients previously treated with (192)Ir high-dose-rate brachytherapy. Prescription was 7 Gy × 4 fractions to Point A. For each original plan, we created two additional plans with Xoft-EBS and (60)Co. The dose to each organ at risk (OAR) was evaluated in terms of V(35%) and V(50%), the percentage volume receiving 35% and 50% of the prescription dose, respectively, and D(2cc), highest dose to a 2 cm(3) volume of an OAR. RESULTS There was no difference between plans generated by (192)Ir and (60)Co, but the plans generated using Xoft-EBS showed a reduction of up to 50% in V(35%), V(50%) and D(2cc). The volumes of the 200% and 150% isodose lines, however, were 74% and 34% greater than the comparable volumes generated with the (192)Ir source. Point B dose was on average only 16% of the Point A dose for plans generated with Xoft-EBS compared with 30% for plans generated with (192)Ir or (60)Co. CONCLUSION The Xoft-EBS can potentially replace either (192)Ir or (60)Co in T&O treatments. Xoft-EBS offers either better sparing of the OARs compared with (192)Ir or (60)Co or at least similar sparing. Xoft-EBS-generated plans had higher doses within the target volume than (192)Ir- or (60)Co-generated ones. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE This work presents newer knowledge in dosimetric comparison between Xoft-EBS, (192)Ir or (60)Co sources for T&O implants.
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Huang J, Ding C, Chen X, He R, Chen N. Association ofTGF-β1−509C/T, +869T/C, and +915G/C polymorphisms with periodontitis susceptibility. Oral Dis 2014; 21:443-50. [PMID: 25385297 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2014] [Revised: 11/03/2014] [Accepted: 11/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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He R, Shen J, Liu F, Zeng H, Li L, Yu H, Lu H, Lu F, Wu Q, Jia W. Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of retinopathy in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabet Med 2014; 31:1657-64. [PMID: 25186653 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2014] [Revised: 06/26/2014] [Accepted: 08/27/2014] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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AIMS To investigate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and diabetic retinopathy. METHODS In total, 1520 patients with Type 2 diabetes were recruited and divided into three groups according to their fundus oculi results: no diabetic retinopathy (n = 625, 41.12%); non-sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (n = 562, 36.97%); and sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (n = 333, 21.91%). Vitamin D deficiency was defined as a serum circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D level < 20 ng/ml. Clinical characteristics and biochemical parameters were detected and compared. RESULTS The patients with sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy had significantly lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency than other two groups (all P < 0.05). In addition, there was a downward trend in average 25-hydroxyvitamin D level with the increased stages of diabetic retinopathy (P < 0.01). The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy in patients with vitamin D deficiency was also higher than in those without vitamin D deficiency (both P < 0.01). After adjusting for all potential confounders, vitamin D deficiency was still associated with increased risk of diabetic retinopathy (odds ratio 1.93) and sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (odds ratio 2.42) (both P < 0.01). Logistical regression analysis further revealed that vitamin D deficiency was an independent risk factor for diabetic retinopathy (β = 0.66) and sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (β = 0.93) (both P < 0.01). ROC analysis indicated that a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level < 15.57 ng/ml suggested the occurrence of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (odds ratio 2.38, P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Vitamin D deficiency is an independent risk factor for diabetic retinopathy and sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy. The prevalence of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy doubles when the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level is < 15.57 ng/ml.
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Fuentes D, Contreras J, Yu J, He R, Castillo E, Castillo R, Guerrero T. Morphometry-based measurements of the structural response to whole-brain radiation. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg 2014; 10:393-401. [PMID: 25408306 DOI: 10.1007/s11548-014-1128-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2014] [Accepted: 11/03/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Morphometry techniques were applied to quantify the normal tissue therapy response in patients receiving whole-brain radiation for intracranial malignancies. METHODS Pre- and Post-irradiation magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data sets were retrospectively analyzed in N = 15 patients. Volume changes with respect to pre-irradiation were quantitatively measured in the cerebrum and ventricles. Measurements were correlated with the time interval from irradiation. Criteria for inclusion included craniospinal irradiation, pre-irradiation MRI, at least one follow-up MRI, and no disease progression. The brain on each image was segmented to remove the skull and registered to the initial pre-treatment scan. Average volume changes were measured using morphometry analysis of the deformation Jacobian and direct template registration-based segmentation of brain structures. RESULTS An average cerebral volume atrophy of -0.2 and -3% 3% was measured for the deformation morphometry and direct segmentation methods, respectively. An average ventricle volume dilation of 21 and 20% was measured for the deformation morphometry and direct segmentation methods, respectively. CONCLUSION The presented study has developed an image processing pipeline for morphometric monitoring of brain tissue volume changes as a response to radiation therapy. Results indicate that quantitative morphometric monitoring is feasible and may provide additional information in assessing response.
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Hu Y, Ruan C, Stanford J, Duggar W, Rajaguru P, He R, Yang C. SU-E-J-06: A Feasibility Study On Clinical Implementation of 4D-CBCT in Lung Cancer Treatment. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4888057] [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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He R, Kumar P, Hu Y, Suggs J, Yang C, Giri S. SU-E-T-504: Usefulness of CT-MR Fusion in Radiotherapy Planning for Prostate Cancer Patient with Bilateral Hip Replacements. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4888837] [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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Nguyen A, Hu Y, He R, Paul T, Plowman A, Mobit P, Ma J, Packianathan S, Kanakamedala M, Yang C. SU-E-T-414: TG-129 Implementation On BrachyvisionTM. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4888747] [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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Zhao L, Yang W, Yang X, Lin Y, Lv J, Dou X, Luo Q, Dong J, Chen Z, Chu Y, He R. Chemerin suppresses murine allergic asthma by inhibiting CCL2 production and subsequent airway recruitment of inflammatory dendritic cells. Allergy 2014; 69:763-74. [PMID: 24758146 DOI: 10.1111/all.12408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/04/2014] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chemerin has been implicated to play opposing roles, either pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory, in various tissue inflammation processes primarily through the regulation of tissue recruitment of immune cells. However, the effect of chemerin in allergic asthma has not yet been explored. We sought to investigate the role of chemerin in the murine model of allergic asthma and explore the underlying mechanism. METHODS We examined the effect of intranasal (i.n.) administration of chemerin during antigen challenge in murine models of asthma. Moreover, we examined whether administration of CCL2 or bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) transfer reversed the effects of chemerin on ovalbumin-induced asthma. We finally examined the effect of chemerin on CCL2 expression in activated lung epithelial cells in vitro. RESULTS The administration of chemerin attenuated allergic airway inflammation and airway hyperreactivity during antigen challenge. Chemerin treatment caused significant decreases in BALF CD4(+) T-cell accumulation and mRNA expression of Th2-attracting chemokines, CCL17 and CCL22, which was accompanied by significantly decreased BALF CD11c(+) CD11b(+) inflammatory DC accumulation and CCL2 production. Furthermore, airway administration of exogenous CCL2 or adoptive transfer of CD11c(+) CD11b(+) BMDCs abrogated the suppressive effects of chemerin on allergic asthma. Finally, in vitro study showed that chemerin inhibited CCL2 secretion by low-dose LPS-stimulated lung epithelial cells, which led to decreased chemotaxis of BMDCs. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates that chemerin plays a protective role in allergic asthma by suppressing airway recruitment of inflammatory CD11c(+) CD11b(+) DCs through the inhibition of CCL2 secretion by active lung epithelial cells.
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Nguyen A, Rajaguru P, Kaurin D, Paul T, He R, Plowman A, Yang C. SU-F-BRE-16: VMAT Commissioning and Quality Assurance (QA) of An Elekta Synergy-STM Linac Using ICOM Test HarnessTM. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4889054] [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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