201
|
Zhang ZL, Liao EY, Xia WB, Lin H, Cheng Q, Wang L, Hao YQ, Chen DC, Tang H, De Peng Y, You L, He L, Hu ZH, Song CL, Wei F, Wang J, Zhang L, Santora AC. Alendronate sodium/vitamin D3 combination tablet versus calcitriol for osteoporosis in Chinese postmenopausal women: a 6-month, randomized, open-label, active-comparator-controlled study with a 6-month extension. Osteoporos Int 2015; 26:2365-74. [PMID: 25929192 PMCID: PMC4532726 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-015-3141-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2014] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
UNLABELLED This study compares efficacy of ALN/D5600 versus that of calcitriol in osteoporotic Chinese postmenopausal women. ALN/D5600 produced greater bone mineral density (BMD) increases, greater bone turnover marker decreases, and less vitamin D insufficiency. This study provided detailed clinical information regarding ALN/D5600 treatment versus calcitriol 0.25 μg/day. The study did not evaluate fracture risk. INTRODUCTION The aim of this study is to investigate efficacy of alendronate 70 mg/vitamin D3 5600 IU combination tablets (ALN/D5600) versus calcitriol in osteoporotic Chinese postmenopausal women. METHODS This study is a 6-month, randomized, open-label, active-comparator study with 6-month extension (clinicaltrials.gov number NCT01350934) in postmenopausal women aged >55 years with osteoporosis (low bone mineral density (BMD) with/without prior fragility fracture). Patients were randomized to ALN/D5600 once weekly or calcitriol 0.25 μg daily. The primary efficacy end point of the base study was percent change from baseline in lumbar spine BMD (month 6). Hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria were safety events of special interest. RESULTS A total of 219 patients (ALN/D5600 n = 111, calcitriol n = 108) were randomized. Baseline characteristics were similar, 30.3 % baseline 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) ≤15 ng/mL. At months 6 and 12, changes in lumbar spine BMD from baseline were 3.5 versus 1.6 % and 5.2 versus 2.3 % for ALN/D5600 versus calcitriol (between-group differences p < 0.001), respectively. Between-group differences for ALN/D5600 versus calcitriol were significant (p < 0.001) at months 6 and 12 for change from baseline in procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide (-59.1 versus -16.8 %, -68.1 versus -17.0 %) and serum C-telopeptides (-79.2 versus -27.2 %, -76.2 versus -24.2 %). Drug-related adverse events (AEs) and discontinuations due to drug-related AEs occurred in 15 (14.0 %) versus 8 (7.4 %) patients and 3 (2.8 %) versus 0 patients in the ALN/D5600 and calcitriol group, respectively. Hypercalciuria 12-month incidence (24-h urine Ca >300 mg) was 8.4 (ALN/D5600) versus 13.9 % (calcitriol) (p > 0.05). One patient (calcitriol) had hypercalcemia. CONCLUSIONS ALN/D5600 produced greater increases in lumbar spine BMD and greater decreases in bone turnover markers versus calcitriol in osteoporotic Chinese women. It is not known whether the greater increase in BMD results in fewer fractures. ALN/D5600 was generally well tolerated in Chinese patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Z L Zhang
- Metabolic Bone Disease and Genetic Research Unit, Department of Osteoporosis and Bone Disease, The Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 600 Yi-Shan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China,
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
202
|
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Bisphosphonate therapy (BT) is used commonly in the management of osteoporosis. A systematic review was conducted investigating delayed union of lower limb, long bone fractures in patients on BT. We specifically assessed whether BT increases the risk of delayed union or non-union in lower limb, long bone fractures. METHODS A literature search was conducted in the PubMed and Embase™ on 4 November 2014. Articles that investigated lower limb fractures, history of BT and fracture union were included in the review. RESULTS A total of 9,809 papers were retrieved and 14 were deemed suitable for this review. The mean time to union in patients on BT was 8.5 months. A longer time to union was reported in a study investigating BT users versus controls (6.5 vs 4.8 months respectively). The mean rate of delayed or non-union for BT associated atypical fractures was 20% per fracture. Specifically in one study, delayed union was more common in the cohort with more than three years of BT (67%) than in the group with less than three years of BT (26%). Surgical fixation was associated with improved outcomes compared with non-operative management. CONCLUSIONS BT has been described to be associated with multiple adverse outcomes related to atypical fractures. Current evidence recommends operative management for this patient group. Further investigation is required to evaluate the exact effects of BT on lower limb fractures, in particular typical femoral fractures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- B Yue
- Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia
| | - A Ng
- Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia
| | - H Tang
- University of Melbourne, Australia
| | - S Joseph
- Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia
| | | |
Collapse
|
203
|
Yang YD, Tang H, Li W, Zhu YX, Huang H, Yi X, Su Y, Zhou TH. Identification by whole-exome sequencing of novel mutation c.64C > G in the BTK gene of a fetus with X-linked agammaglobulinemia. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2015; 45:753-754. [PMID: 25413018 DOI: 10.1002/uog.14738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2014] [Revised: 10/06/2014] [Accepted: 11/17/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Y-D Yang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
| | - H Tang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
| | - W Li
- College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
| | - Y-X Zhu
- The First Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - H Huang
- BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
| | - X Yi
- BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
| | - Y Su
- BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
| | - T-H Zhou
- College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
| |
Collapse
|
204
|
Luo F, Tang H, Cheng ZY. Stimulation of α1-adrenoceptors facilitates GABAergic transmission onto pyramidal neurons in the medial prefrontal cortex. Neuroscience 2015; 300:63-74. [PMID: 25943480 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2015.04.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2015] [Revised: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 04/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Whereas activation of α1-adrenoceptors (α1-ARs) modulates glutamatergic transmission, the roles of α1-ARs in GABAergic transmission in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) are elusive. Here, we examined the effects of the α1-AR agonist phenylephrine (Phe) on GABAergic transmission onto pyramidal neurons in the deep layers of the mPFC. We found that bath application of Phe dose-dependently increased the amplitude of evoked IPSCs (eIPSCs). Phe increased the frequency but not the amplitude of miniature IPSCs (mIPSCs). Ca(2+) influx through T-type voltage-gated calcium channels is required for Phe-induced increases in GABA release. Phe increases GABA release probability and the number of releasable vesicles. Phe depolarizes the fast-spiking (FS) interneurons without effects on the firing rate of action potentials (APs) of interneurons. Phe-induced depolarization is independent of extracellular Na(+), Ca(2+) and T-type calcium channels, but requires inward rectifier K(+) channels (Kirs). The present study demonstrates that Phe enhances GABAergic transmission onto mPFC pyramidal neurons through inhibiting interneurons Kirs, which further depolarizes interneurons leading to increase in Ca(2+) influx via T-type calcium channels. Our results may provide a cellular and molecular mechanism that helps explain α1-AR-induced PFC dysfunction.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- F Luo
- Center for Neuropsychiatric Diseases, Institute of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China.
| | - H Tang
- Center for Neuropsychiatric Diseases, Institute of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
| | - Z-Y Cheng
- Center for Neuropsychiatric Diseases, Institute of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
| |
Collapse
|
205
|
Song CL, Tang H, Ran LK, Ko BCB, Zhang ZZ, Chen X, Ren JH, Tao NN, Li WY, Huang AL, Chen J. Sirtuin 3 inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma growth through the glycogen synthase kinase-3β/BCL2-associated X protein-dependent apoptotic pathway. Oncogene 2015; 35:631-41. [PMID: 25915842 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2015.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2014] [Revised: 02/10/2015] [Accepted: 03/09/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Abstract
SIRT3 is a class III histone deacetylase that has been implicated in a variety of cancers. The role of SIRT3 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains elusive. In this study, we found that SIRT3 expression was frequently repressed in HCC and its downregulation was closely associated with tumor grade and size. Ectopic expression of SIRT3 inhibited cell growth and induced apoptosis in HCC cells, whereas depletion of SIRT3 in immortalized hepatocyte promoted cell growth and decreased epirubicin-induced apoptosis. Mechanistic studies revealed that SIRT3 deacetylated and activated glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β), which subsequently induced expression and mitochondrial translocation of the pro-apoptotic protein BCL2-associated X protein (Bax) to promote apoptosis. GSK-3β inhibitor or gene silencing of BAX reversed SIRT3-induced growth inhibition and apoptosis. Furthermore, SIRT3 overexpression also suppressed tumor growth in vivo. Together, this study reveals a role of SIRT3/GSK-3β/Bax signaling pathway in the suppression of HCC growth, and also suggests that targeting this pathway may represent a potential therapeutic approach for HCC treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- C-L Song
- The Second Affiliated Hospital and the Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases Designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - H Tang
- The Second Affiliated Hospital and the Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases Designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - L-K Ran
- The Second Affiliated Hospital and the Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases Designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - B C B Ko
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.,State Key Laboratory of Chirosciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
| | - Z-Z Zhang
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - X Chen
- The Second Affiliated Hospital and the Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases Designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - J-H Ren
- The Second Affiliated Hospital and the Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases Designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - N-N Tao
- The Second Affiliated Hospital and the Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases Designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - W-Y Li
- The Second Affiliated Hospital and the Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases Designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - A-L Huang
- The Second Affiliated Hospital and the Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases Designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,The Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
| | - J Chen
- The Second Affiliated Hospital and the Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases Designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| |
Collapse
|
206
|
Wang W, Cheng L, Yi J, Gan J, Tang H, Fu MZ, Wang H, Lai SJ. Health and production traits in bovine are associated with single nucleotide polymorphisms in the NOD2 gene. Genet Mol Res 2015; 14:3570-8. [PMID: 25966125 DOI: 10.4238/2015.april.17.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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]
Abstract
The NOD2 gene plays a fundamental role in initiating the inflammatory and subsequent immune response. NOD2 was previously identified as a susceptibility locus for inflammatory bowel diseases in humans. In this study, we detected 2 mutations in exon 12 (A→T, G→A) among 5 cattle breeds (N = 315) and analyzed their associations with production traits and genetic resistance against bovine mastitis in Chinese Holstein and Chinese Simmental breeds (N = 218). The transitions (A→T) at position 114 bp were associated with somatic cell score (P < 0.01). The G→A at position 1594 bp plays a critical role in increasing 305-day milk yields. In Chinese Holstein and Chinese Simmental breeds, the BB genotype may contribute to disease susceptibility. Compared to all genotypic combinations, the A, B, and FF genotypes are beneficial not only for reducing somatic cell score but also for increasing production.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- W Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China
| | - L Cheng
- Sichuan Animal Husbandry Station, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - J Yi
- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - J Gan
- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - H Tang
- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - M Z Fu
- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - H Wang
- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - S J Lai
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China
| |
Collapse
|
207
|
Tang H, Ou J, Zhu M. Development of a quantitative real-time PCR assay for direct detection of growth of cellulose-degrading bacterium Clostridium thermocellum
in lignocellulosic degradation. J Appl Microbiol 2015; 118:1333-44. [DOI: 10.1111/jam.12801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2014] [Revised: 02/28/2015] [Accepted: 03/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- H. Tang
- School of Bioscience and Bioengineering; South China University of Technology; Guangzhou China
| | - J.F. Ou
- School of Bioscience and Bioengineering; South China University of Technology; Guangzhou China
| | - M.J. Zhu
- School of Bioscience and Bioengineering; South China University of Technology; Guangzhou China
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering; South China University of Technology; Guangzhou China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fermentation and Enzyme Engineering; South China University of Technology; Guangzhou China
| |
Collapse
|
208
|
Zhou Q, Chen E, Chen L, Nong Y, Cheng X, He M, Tang H. Sensitivity of drug-resistant mutants of hepatitis B virus to poly-IC. Acta Virol 2015; 58:348-55. [PMID: 25518716 DOI: 10.4149/av_2014_04_348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
The long-term benefits of antiviral treatment are limited by the resistance of hepatitis B virus (HBV). However, the effect of interferon (IFN)α treatment on drug-resistant HBVs is so far unknown. We, therefore, investigated the effects of IFN-α inducer poly-IC on the replication of HBV mutants resistant to drugs such as lamivudine (LAM), adefovir dipivoxil (ADV) and entecavir (ETV) in mice. HBV DNA and HBV DNA intermediate (RI) were employed as markers of the virus replication and 2',5'-oligoadenylate synthase (OAS) mRNA as a marker of IFN-α/β induction. Poly-IC inhibited wtHBV replication and increased levels of OAS mRNA. Compared to the wt virus, the capacity of virus replication was reduced in most LAMr and ETVr mutants except those with mutations rtM(204V+L180M+V173L), and was similary in the ADVr mutants except rt(A121V+N236T). The virus replication was reduced after poly-IC treatment with LAMr and ADVr mutants similary to the wt virus. In contrast, ETVr mutants were resistant to the poly-IC treatment. In conclusion, the capacity of HBV replication and the sensitivity to IFN therapy are influenced by drug-resistant mutations. The IFN therapy may effectively inhibit HBV replication in particular in patients with LAMr or ADVr mutations but not in patients with ETVr mutations.
Collapse
|
209
|
Yang J, Tang H, Li Y, Zhong R, Wang T, Wong S, Xiao G, Xie Y. DIGRE: Drug-Induced Genomic Residual Effect Model for Successful Prediction of Multidrug Effects. CPT Pharmacometrics Syst Pharmacol 2015. [PMID: 26225227 PMCID: PMC4360668 DOI: 10.1002/psp4.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
Multidrug regimens are a promising strategy for improving therapeutic efficacy and reducing side effects, especially for complex disorders such as cancer. However, the use of multidrug therapies is very challenging, due to a lack of understanding of the mechanisms of drug interactions. We herein present a novel computational approach-Drug-Induced Genomic Residual Effect (DIGRE) Computational Model-to predict drug combination effects by explicitly modeling drug response curves and gene expression changes after drug treatments. The prediction performance of DIGRE was evaluated using two datasets: (i) OCI-LY3 B-lymphoma cells treated with 14 different drugs and (ii) MCF breast cancer cells treated with combinations of gefitinib and docetaxel at different doses. In both datasets, the predicted drug combination effects significantly correlated with the experimental results. The results indicated the model was useful in predicting drug combination effects, which may greatly facilitate the discovery of new, effective multidrug therapies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J Yang
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Quantitative Biomedical Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas, USA
| | - H Tang
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Quantitative Biomedical Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas, USA
| | - Y Li
- Department of Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas, USA ; Laboratory of Disease Genomics and Individualized Medicine, Key Laboratory of Genome Sciences and Information, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing, China
| | - R Zhong
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Quantitative Biomedical Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas, USA
| | - T Wang
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Quantitative Biomedical Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas, USA
| | - Stc Wong
- Department of Systems Medicine and Bioengineering, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medical College Houston, Texas, USA
| | - G Xiao
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Quantitative Biomedical Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas, USA
| | - Y Xie
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Quantitative Biomedical Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas, USA ; Simmons Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas, USA
| |
Collapse
|
210
|
Hou JL, Gao ZL, Xie Q, Zhang JM, Sheng JF, Cheng J, Chen CW, Mao Q, Zhao W, Ren H, Tan DM, Niu JQ, Chen SJ, Pan C, Tang H, Wang H, Mao YM, Jia JD, Ning Q, Xu M, Wu SM, Li J, Zhang XX, Ji Y, Dong J, Li J. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate vs adefovir dipivoxil in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis B after 48 weeks: a randomized controlled trial. J Viral Hepat 2015; 22:85-93. [PMID: 25243325 DOI: 10.1111/jvh.12313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) has demonstrated long-term efficacy and a high barrier to resistance in multiple chronic hepatitis B (CHB) populations outside of China. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TDF compared with adefovir dipivoxil (ADV) in Chinese patients with CHB during 48 weeks of treatment (ClinicalTrial.gov number, NCT01300234). A Phase 3, multicentred, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial compared the efficacy and safety of TDF with ADV in Chinese patients with CHB. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients with HBV DNA <400 copies/mL in each treatment group at Week 48, using an unpooled Z-test for superiority. Secondary endpoints included viral suppression, serologic response, histological improvement, normalization of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels and the emergence of resistance mutations. A total of 509 patients, 202 hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)-positive and 307 HBeAg-negative, with HBV DNA ≥10(5) copies/mL received either TDF 300 mg od or ADV 10 mg od. At Week 48, TDF demonstrated superior viral suppression compared with ADV in both HBeAg-positive (76.7% vs 18.2%, P < 0.0001) and HBeAg-negative (96.8% vs 71.2%, P < 0.0001) patients. The majority of patients in both treatment arms achieved ALT normalization (>85%). No resistance to TDF was observed. The frequency of adverse events was comparable between treatment arms (TDF 3.9% vs ADV 4.8%). In this double-blind, randomized, clinical trial, TDF demonstrated superiority over ADV with respect to viral suppression in Chinese patients with CHB at 48 weeks of treatment and without the development of resistance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J L Hou
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Hepatology Unit, Nanfang Hospital, Guangzhou, China
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
211
|
Tang H, Zhang Y, Xiong Q, Cheng J, Zhang Q, Wang X, Gu C, Tu J. Self-assembly silicon/porous reduced graphene oxide composite film as a binder-free and flexible anode for lithium-ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2015.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
|
212
|
Zhao M, Choudhary P, Srinivasan P, Tang H, Heaton N, Fung M, Barthel A, Bornstein SR, Amiel SA, Huang GC. Modification of human islet preparation: an effective approach to improve graft outcome after islet transplantation? Horm Metab Res 2015; 47:72-7. [PMID: 25372780 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1390489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
Revascularisation of transplanted islets is an essential prerequisite for graft survival and function. However, current islet isolation procedures deprive the islets of endothelial tubulets. This may have a detrimental effect on the revascularisation process of islets following transplantation. We hypothesise that modification of the isolation procedure that preserves islet endothelial vessels may improve the islet revascularisation process following transplantation. Here, we present a modified islet isolation method by which a substantial amount of endothelial cells still attached to the islets could be preserved. The islets with preserved endothelial cells isolated by this method were revascularised within 3 days, not observed in islets isolated by standard methods. Further, we observed that grafts of islets isolated by standard methods had more patches of dead tissue than islet grafts obtained by the modified method, indicating that attached endothelial cells may play an important role in the islet revascularisation process and potentially help to improve the transplantation outcome.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Zhao
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Division of Diabetes and Nutrients King's College London, London, UK
| | - P Choudhary
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Division of Diabetes and Nutrients King's College London, London, UK
| | - P Srinivasan
- Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, London, UK
| | - H Tang
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Division of Diabetes and Nutrients King's College London, London, UK
| | - N Heaton
- Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, London, UK
| | - M Fung
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Division of Diabetes and Nutrients King's College London, London, UK
| | - A Barthel
- Department of Medicine III, Dresden, Germany
| | - S R Bornstein
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Division of Diabetes and Nutrients King's College London, London, UK
| | - S A Amiel
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Division of Diabetes and Nutrients King's College London, London, UK
| | - G C Huang
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Division of Diabetes and Nutrients King's College London, London, UK
| |
Collapse
|
213
|
Feng X, Song Q, Yu A, Tang H, Peng Z, Wang X. Receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 is a predictor of survival and plays a tumor suppressive role in colorectal cancer. Neoplasma 2015; 62:592-601. [PMID: 25997957 DOI: 10.4149/neo_2015_071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
Receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 (RIP3) is a member of the RIP Ser/Thr kinase family, plays an important role in regulating cell survival, cell apoptosis and cell necrosis. However, the role of RIP3 in the carcinogenesis of colorectal cancer is still poorly understood.We used quantitative PCR and Western blot analysis to examine RIP3 expression in primary colorectal cancer and paired normal colorectal mucosa. RIP3 clinicopathological significance was assessed by immunohistochemical staining in 112 cases of primary colorectal cancer paired with noncancerous tissues. The biological function of RIP3 overexpression was measured by CCK8 assay and plate colony formation assay. Dual staining with fluorescent Annexin V and propidium iodide (PI) was used to discriminate apoptotic or necrotic cell death.RIP3 expression was significantly lower in colorectal cancer and associated with T stage, M stage and AJCC stage. Cox proportional hazard models showed that RIP3 expression was an independent prognostic factor for overall survival and disease-free survival in patients with colorectal cancer. Overexpression of RIP3 significantly suppressed the proliferation of colorectal cancer cells in vitro.Our results suggest that RIP3 may function as a novel prognostic indicator after surgery and play a suppressive role in the colorectal carcinogenesis.
Collapse
|
214
|
Wang T, Wang F, Gou Z, Tang H, Li C, Shi L, Zhai S. Using real-world data to evaluate the association of incretin-based therapies with risk of acute pancreatitis: a meta-analysis of 1,324,515 patients from observational studies. Diabetes Obes Metab 2015; 17:32-41. [PMID: 25200423 DOI: 10.1111/dom.12386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2014] [Revised: 08/10/2014] [Accepted: 08/30/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
AIM To investigate the real-world incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP) associated with incretin-based therapy (IBT). METHODS We carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies using Medline, PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Database, ClinicalTrials.gov and conference proceedings. We included: those studies in which AP was a pre-defined clinical outcome; longitudinal studies (case-control, cohort); studies that adjusted for confounders; studies that reported on a population exposed to IBT; studies in which non-IBT users or past users (who received IBTs >90 days before the index date) were used as the control group; studies that reported risk estimates [relative risks, odds ratios (ORs) or hazard ratios] with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for AP event with IBT use, or that reported sufficient data to estimate these; and publications in the English language. Data were extracted by two independent investigators, and a consensus was reached with involvement of a third. Study-specific ORs from seven cohort studies and two case-control studies were meta-analysed using random-effects models. Associations were tested in subgroups representing different patient characteristics and study quality. RESULTS A total of nine studies that included 1,324,515 patients and 5195 cases of AP were included in our meta-analysis. The summary estimate of OR for an association between IBT and AP was 1.03 (95% CI 0.87-1.20). CONCLUSIONS The present meta-analysis of real-world data does not suggest that IBT is associated with AP. Although we should continue to remain vigilant, IBTs should be regarded as reasonable options to consider adding to the regimen of a patient with type 2 diabetes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- T Wang
- Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China; Department of Pharmacy, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
215
|
Huang L, Su S, Awale R, Zhang X, Zhong L, Tang H. Expression of anti-inflammatory mediator lipoxin A4 and inflammation responsive transcriptive factors NF-kappa B in patients with preeclampsia. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2014. [DOI: 10.12891/ceog17902014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
|
216
|
Tang H, Mattheos N, Yao Y, Jia Y, Ma L, Gong P. In vivo osteoprotegerin gene therapy preventing bone loss induced by periodontitis. J Periodontal Res 2014; 50:434-43. [PMID: 25203865 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of osteoprotegerin (OPG) gene therapy on alveolar bone resorption caused by experimental periodontitis in rats, thus forming a foundation for potential clinical applications of OPG gene therapy in the treatment of periodontitis and peri-implantitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS To study the effects of OPG on alveolar bone protection, an experimental periodontitis model was used by placing a bacterial plaque retentive silk ligature in the gingival sulcus around the maxillary second molar tooth, injection of Porphyromonas gingivalis and high carbohydrate diet. A total of 30 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups, with 10 rats in each group: group I (control) was treated with 10 μL normal saline injection; group II with 10 μL mock vector; and group III with 10 μL local OPG gene transfer by transfection with in vitro constructed pcDNA3.1-human OPG (pcDNA3.1-hOPG). A subperiosteal injection was done adjacent to the second molars on days 0, 7, 14 and 21. Four weeks later, all animals were killed and radiographic, histological and immunohistochemical examinations were performed. Statistical analysis included ANOVA and LSD-Bonferroni test. RESULTS Group III (OPG gene therapy) had significantly enhanced (p < 0.05) integrated optical density of OPG, had significantly decreased alveolar bone resorption volume and active osteoclast number (p < 0.05) through descriptive histological examination when compared with the other two groups at week 4. CONCLUSION Local recombinant OPG plasmid-mediated gene therapy suppresses osteoclastogenesis in vivo and inhibits alveolar bone height reduction caused by experimental periodontitis in rats. OPG gene therapy may be beneficial in preventing progressive periodontal bone loss.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- H Tang
- West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,The Prince Philip Dental Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
| | - N Mattheos
- The Prince Philip Dental Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
| | - Y Yao
- West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
| | - Y Jia
- West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
| | - L Ma
- West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
| | - P Gong
- West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
| |
Collapse
|
217
|
|
218
|
Rothuizen TC, Ocak G, Verschuren JJ, Dekker FW, Rabelink TJ, Jukema JW, Rotmans JI, Silva V, Raimann JG, Grassmann A, Marcelli D, Usvyat L, Canaud B, Kotanko P, Pecoits-Filho R, Consortium M, Strippoli GF, Sue YM, Tang CH, Chen TH, Hong CY, Ochi A, Ishimura E, Masuda M, Tsujimoto Y, Okuno S, Tabata T, Nishizawa Y, Inaba M, Moon Ki H, Do Hyoung K, Min Jee H, Hyun K, Wang Soo L, Su-Hyun K, Selim G, Stojceva-Taneva O, Tozija L, Dzekova-Vidimliski P, Trajceska L, Gelev S, Amitov V, Petronievic Z, Sikole A, Kee YK, Kim YL, Han JH, Oh HJ, Park JT, Han SH, Yoo TH, Kang SW, Okute Y, Shoji T, Sonoda M, Kuwamura Y, Tsujimoto Y, Tabata T, Shioi A, Tahara H, Emoto M, Inaba M, El Amrani M, Asserraji M, Benyahia M, Galloway PA, Yiu V, Hiemstra TF, Nilssen C, Zannad F, Jardine A, Schmieder R, Fellstrom B, Holdaas H, Mjoen G, Eftimovska - Otovic N, Babalj - Banskolieva E, Bogdanoska - Kostadinoska S, Grozdanovski R, Silva BC, Freitas GR, Silva VB, Abensur H, Luders C, Pereira BJ, Castro MC, Oliveira RB, Moyses RM, Elias RM, Perez De Jose A, Abad S, Vega A, Reque J, Quiroga B, Lopez-Gomez JM, Sasaki K, Yamguchi K, Hesaka A, Iwahashi E, Sakai S, Fujimoto T, Minami S, Fujita Y, Yokoyama K, Kidir V, Ersoy I, Altuntas A, Inal S, Do an A, Sezer MT, Azar H, Chacra D, Dabar G, Chelala D, Zhao L, Huang S, Liang T, Tang H, Turkmen K, Demirtas L, Akbas EM, Buyuklu M, Bakirci E, Kocyigit I, Ozcelik O, Guney I, Mumajesi S, Velaj A, Idrizi A, Pasko N, Cadri V, Barbullushi M, Bolleku E, Strakosh A, Cenaj A, Kacori V, Zekollari E, Rista E, Dusha D, Belba A, Thereska N, Gelev S, Toshev S, Trajceska L, Pavleska S, Selim G, Dzekova P, Shikole A, Naess H, Fellstrom B, Jardine AG, Schmieder RE, Zannad F, Holdaas H, Mjoen G, Sasaki K, Yamguchi S, Hesaka A, Iwahashi E, Sakai S, Fujimoto T, Minami S, Fujita Y, Yokoyama K, Bilevich O, Bunova S, Semchenko S, Schwermer K, Hoppe K, Klysz P, Baum E, Sikorska D, Radziszewska D, Sawatiuk P, Olejniczak P, Pawlaczyk K, Lindholm B, Oko A, El Amrani M, Asserraji M, Rbaibi A, El Kharass A, Benyahia M, Rroji ( Molla) M, Seferi S, Cafka M, Spahia N, Likaj E, Thereska N, Barbullushi M, Pelletier CC, Jolivot A, Kalbacher E, Panaye M, Bureau Du Colombier P, Juillard L, Burmeister JE, Mosmann CB, Bastos JP, Burmeister BO, Munaro G, Pereira JD, Youssef DW, Rosito GA. DIALYSIS CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS 2. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfu175] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
|
219
|
Abstract
High glycine-tyrosine proteins (HGTPs), also known as keratin-associated proteins (KAPs), play a key role in the major structures and mechanical properties of wool fiber. Sheep HGTPs consist of three multigene families: KAP6, KAP7, and KAP8 genes. Polymorphisms of these three genes have been proposed to have important effects on wool fiber traits. The aim of the present study was to identify polymorphisms of the KAP6, KAP7, and KAP8 genes in four sheep breeds, including Chinese Merino superfine wool sheep, Hu sheep, a Merino x Hu crossed breed, and Romney sheep. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) product direct sequencing, PCR-single-strand conformation polymorphism, and cloned sequencing methods were used to find genetic variation and identify polymorphisms in these genes. The Mutation Surveyor v3.97 software was used to analyze the sequences. These methods revealed six different sequences of the KAP6 gene, two different sequences of the KAP7 gene, and five different sequences of the KAP8 gene. Accordingly, three (with frequencies>1%) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the KAP6 gene, one SNP of the KAP7 gene, and five SNPs of the KAP8 gene were detected. Interestingly, some of these sequences were present in only certain sheep breeds, thereby suggesting that these special allele sequences could be used as candidate genes of wool characteristics in further studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Y X Liu
- College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China
| | - G Q Shi
- The Key Sheep Breeding and Reproduction Biotechnology Laboratory of Xinjiang Production and Construction Group, Shihezi, China
| | - H X Wang
- College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China
| | - P C Wan
- The Key Sheep Breeding and Reproduction Biotechnology Laboratory of Xinjiang Production and Construction Group, Shihezi, China
| | - H Tang
- The Key Sheep Breeding and Reproduction Biotechnology Laboratory of Xinjiang Production and Construction Group, Shihezi, China
| | - H Yang
- The Key Sheep Breeding and Reproduction Biotechnology Laboratory of Xinjiang Production and Construction Group, Shihezi, China
| | - F Guan
- College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
220
|
Wang S, Liu YZ, Qin DD, Zou CC, Sheng YR, Huang AL, Tang H. Construction and functional identification of a hepatitis B virus S protein small hairpin RNA recombinant adenovirus. Genet Mol Res 2014; 13:3495-501. [PMID: 24634304 DOI: 10.4238/2014.february.25.4] [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: 11/03/2022]
Abstract
Hepatitis B virus S protein (HBs) plays an important role in hepatocellular carcinoma progression. However, to date, no direct and effective methods exist to research the function of HBs. Here, we combined the technology of RNA interference with recombinant adenovirus, constructed a recombinant adenovirus-expressing small hairpin RNA of HBs, and infected HepG2.2.15 cells. Then, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), quantitative real-time PCR, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and Western blot analysis were performed to verify the interference effects. As a result, a recombinant adenovirus was successfully constructed and effectively packaged in AD293 cells, and it significantly inhibited HBs mRNA and protein expression in vitro. Our study may provide a novel tool to study HBs function.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S Wang
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology on Infectious Diseases, Ministry of Education, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - Y Z Liu
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - D D Qin
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology on Infectious Diseases, Ministry of Education, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - C C Zou
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology on Infectious Diseases, Ministry of Education, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - Y R Sheng
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology on Infectious Diseases, Ministry of Education, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - A L Huang
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology on Infectious Diseases, Ministry of Education, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - H Tang
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology on Infectious Diseases, Ministry of Education, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| |
Collapse
|
221
|
Yin M, Ren X, Zhang X, Luo Y, Wang G, Huang K, Feng S, Bao X, Huang K, He X, Liang P, Wang Z, Tang H, He J, Zhang B. Selective killing of lung cancer cells by miRNA-506 molecule through inhibiting NF-κB p65 to evoke reactive oxygen species generation and p53 activation. Oncogene 2014; 34:691-703. [PMID: 24469051 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2013.597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2013] [Revised: 11/10/2013] [Accepted: 12/16/2013] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
The tumor suppressor p53, nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) have crucial roles in tumorigenesis, although the mechanisms of cross talk between these factors remain largely unknown. Here we report that miR-506 upregulation occurs in 83% of lung cancer patients (156 cases), and its expression highly correlates with ROS. Ectopic expression of miR-506 inhibits NF-κB p65 expression, induces ROS accumulation and then activates p53 to suppress lung cancer cell viability, but not in normal cells. Interestingly, p53 promotes miR-506 expression level, indicating that miR-506 mediates cross talk between p53, NF-κB p65 and ROS. Furthermore, we demonstrated that miR-506 mimics inhibited tumorigenesis in vivo, implicating that miR-506 might be a potential therapeutic molecule for selective killing of lung cancer cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Yin
- 1] The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China [2] School of Life Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
| | - X Ren
- 1] The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China [2] School of Life Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
| | - X Zhang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College, Guangzhou, China
| | - Y Luo
- Guangzhou RiboBio Co., Ltd, Guangzhou, China
| | - G Wang
- The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
| | - K Huang
- Guangzhou RiboBio Co., Ltd, Guangzhou, China
| | - S Feng
- Guangzhou RiboBio Co., Ltd, Guangzhou, China
| | - X Bao
- The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
| | - K Huang
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
| | - X He
- School of Life Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
| | - P Liang
- 1] The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China [2] University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
| | - Z Wang
- The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
| | - H Tang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College, Guangzhou, China
| | - J He
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College, Guangzhou, China
| | - B Zhang
- 1] The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China [2] School of Life Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
| |
Collapse
|
222
|
Tang H, Wu B, Xu Z, Xue L, Li B, Zhao X. A new surgical procedure for palmar hyperhidrosis: is it possible to perform endoscopic sympathectomy under deep sedation without intubation? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2014; 46:286-90; discussion 290. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezt599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
|
223
|
Huang LL, Su S, Awale R, Zhang XY, Zhong LL, Tang H. Expression of anti-inflammatory mediator lipoxin A4 and inflammation responsive transcriptive factors NF-kappa B in patients with preeclampsia. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2014; 41:561-566. [PMID: 25864260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the role of lipoxin A4 (LXA4), NF-kappaB p65 in preeclampsia. MATERIALS AND METHODS LXA4 in blood serum and the lipoxin A4 receptor (ALX-R), NF-kappaB p65 mRNA, protein expressions in placenta-specific tissues were obtained from patients with preeclampsia and normal pregnancy. RESULTS Levels of lipoxin A4 in women with mild preeclampsia was significantly high (p < 0.05). There was no significant statistical difference between normal pregnancy and severe preeclampsia (p > 0.05). The mRNA expression of ALX-R was significantly low in women with preeclampsia than in control group (p < 0.01) and mRNA expression of NF- kappaB p65 was significantly high in preeclampsia (p < 0.01). The immunohistochemical staining of NF-kappaB p65 protein was stronger in severe preeclampsia group whereas staining of ALX-R in placental tissue was weaker than in control group (p < 0.01). ALX-R mRNA was negatively correlated with NF-kappaB (p < 0.0001), but there was no correlation between LXA4 and ALX-R mRNA. CONCLUSION There was an excessive maternal inflammatory response in preeclampsia. LXA4, ALX-R, and NF-kappaB p65 may be involved in the disease process ofpreeclampsia.
Collapse
|
224
|
Zhao LJ, Huang SM, Liang T, Tang H. Pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular dysfunction in hemodialysis patients. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2014; 18:3267-3273. [PMID: 25487939] [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: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Hemodialysis treatment has been revealed to increased the systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP). Right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) had been demonstrated to predict mortality in chronic renal failure patients. We investigate the prevalence of pulmonary hypertension and RVD among patients and possible contributing factors for pulmonary hypertension. PATIENTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional survey consisted of 70 hemodialysis patients was performed in our hemodialysis center. By using echocardiography, an estimated systolic pulmonary artery pressure of > 35 mmHg at rest met the criterion of pulmonary hypertension. Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) of the right ventricle was performed in all patients. RESULTS 27 out of 70 (38.57%) patients met the definition of pulmonary hypertension, while 32 out of 70 (45.71%) patients met the definition of RVD. Compared to patients without pulmonary hypertension, patients with pulmonary hypertension demonstrated higher systolic blood pressure and lower left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). RVD, indicated by TDI myocardial performance index (MPI), was worse impaired in patients with pulmonary hypertension. Echocardiographic findings suggested elevated MPI values of right ventricular and right ventricular wall thickness were significantly associated with sPAP. While a high level of LVEF and Kt/V values was inversely correlated with sPAP. The multivariate determinants of pulmonary hypertension were systolic blood pressure and Kt/V values. CONCLUSIONS Among hemodialysis patients, pulmonary hypertension is extraordinary common and is significantly associated with RVD. The poor control of systolic blood pressure and volume overload have played an important role in the mechanism of pulmonary hypertension in chronic uremia patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- L-J Zhao
- Department of Nephrology, and 1Department of Cardiology; West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
225
|
Sha Y, Xu YQ, Zhao WQ, Tang H, Li FB, Li X, Li CX. Protective effect of ischaemic preconditioning in total knee arthroplasty. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2014; 18:1559-1566. [PMID: 24899618] [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: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To investigate the genomic response induced by ischaemic preconditioning (IPC) in muscle biopsies taken from the operative leg of total knee arthroplasty patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS The gene expression profile GSE21164 was extracted from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Patients undergoing primary knee arthroplasty were randomized to control and treatment (IPC) groups. Muscle biopsies were taken from the quadriceps muscle of the operative knee at the immediate onset of surgery (T0) and at 1 hour into surgery (T1). Limma package of R language was used to identify the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between control and treatment group. To find out specific genes, DEGs at T0 were compared with DEGs at T1. Scansite was used to find out the binding domain for specific DEGs. Functional enrichment analysis was done by DAVID. RESULTS Of the genes queried on the Affymetrix Human Genome U133 Plus 2.0 microarray, we identified 263 (T0) and 266 (T1) DEGs compared to the control group. Down-regulation of DEGs related with regulation neuron apoptosis was observed at T1. The most significant function of DEGs at T0 was related with neurological system process. The most specific DEG was FAM125B at T0 and T1 time points. Its common binding domain was SH3. CONCLUSIONS The protective effect of IPC was associated with altered expression of genes involved in neurological system process and regulation of neuron apoptosis. The dynamic expression of FAM125B can be a supervised marker during the surgery. IPC may be of potential benefit in this and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Y Sha
- Department of Orthopedics, Kunming General Hospital of Chengdu Military Command, Kunming, China.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
226
|
Alaee F, Sugiyama O, Virk MS, Tang H, Drissi H, Lichtler AC, Lieberman JR. Suicide gene approach using a dual-expression lentiviral vector to enhance the safety of ex vivo gene therapy for bone repair. Gene Ther 2013; 21:139-47. [PMID: 24285218 DOI: 10.1038/gt.2013.66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2012] [Revised: 08/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
'Ex vivo' gene therapy using viral vectors to overexpress BMP-2 is shown to heal critical-sized bone defects in experimental animals. To increase its safety, we constructed a dual-expression lentiviral vector to overexpress BMP-2 or luciferase and an HSV1-tk analog, Δtk (LV-Δtk-T2A-BMP-2/Luc). We hypothesized that administering ganciclovir (GCV) will eliminate the transduced cells at the site of implantation. The vector-induced expression of BMP-2 and luciferase in a mouse stromal cell line (W-20-17 cells) and mouse bone marrow cells (MBMCs) was reduced by 50% compared with the single-gene vector. W-20-17 cells were more sensitive to GCV compared with MBMCs (90-95% cell death at 12 days with GCV at 1 μg ml(-1) in MBMCs vs 90-95% cell death at 5 days by 0.1 μg ml(-1) of GCV in W-20-17 cells). Implantation of LV-Δtk-T2A-BMP-2 transduced MBMCs healed a 2 mm femoral defect at 4 weeks. Early GCV treatment (days 0-14) postoperatively blocked bone formation confirming a biologic response. Delayed GCV treatment starting at day 14 for 2 or 4 weeks reduced the luciferase signal from LV-Δtk-T2A-Luc-transduced MBMCs, but the signal was not completely eliminated. These data suggest that this suicide gene strategy has potential for clinical use in the future, but will need to be optimized for increased efficiency.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- F Alaee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
| | - O Sugiyama
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
| | - M S Virk
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
| | - H Tang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
| | - H Drissi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
| | - A C Lichtler
- Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
| | - J R Lieberman
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
| |
Collapse
|
227
|
Hou JL, Jia JD, Wei L, Zhao W, Wang YM, Cheng M, Tang X, Tan DM, Ren H, Tang H, Cohen D, Llamoso C. Efficacy and safety of entecavir treatment in a heterogeneous CHB population from a ‘real-world’ clinical practice setting in China. J Viral Hepat 2013; 20:811-20. [PMID: 23876210 DOI: 10.1111/jvh.12115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2013] [Accepted: 03/30/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Chronic hepatitis B infection is an important cause of liver-related mortality in China. This study assessed the efficacy and safety of entecavir in a heterogeneous patient population from a ‘real-world’ clinical practice setting in China. This prospective, observational cohort provides 48-week data on 2600 patients from 50 sites in China who received entecavir (0.5 or 1.0 mg) and were assessed for virologic, serologic and biochemical responses. Patients were nucleos(t)ide-na€ıve or -experienced and had compensated or decompensated liver function. At Week 48, 1545/2424 (64%) patients with compensated liver disease and 30/44 (68%) patients with decompensated liver disease achieved HBV DNA<50 IU/mL. Greater proportions of nucleos(t)ide-na€ıve than nucleos(t)ide-experienced (69% vs 53%), and adefovir-experienced than lamivudine/ telbivudine-experienced (62% vs 52%) patients achieved this endpoint. Most patients with HBV DNA<50 IU/mL also achieved HBV DNA<12 IU/L (60%, 45% and 61% of nucleos(t)ide-na€ıve, nucleos(t)ide-experienced and decompensated patients, respectively). In patients with compensated liver disease, ALT values normalized in 1532/1792 patients (85%), and HBeAg loss and HBeAg seroconversion were observed in 17% and 15% of treatment-na€ıve and 15% and 11% of treatment-experienced patients. Entecavir was generally well tolerated. Adverse event rates were comparable between treatment-na€ıve and treatment-experienced patients with compensated liver disease, but were higher in decompensated than in compensated patients, consistent with previous reports in these patients with more advanced disease. Four patients discontinued treatment due to adverse events. In a ‘real-world’ setting, entecavir was efficacious and well tolerated throughout 48 weeks in a heterogeneous Chinese CHB population.
Collapse
|
228
|
Huang K, Wu B, Ding X, Xu Z, Tang H. 304 * RETROSTERNAL ROUTE GASTROSTOMY FEEDING FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING OESOPHAGECTOMY AND RECEIVING RETROSTERNAL GASTRIC TUBE RECONSTRUCTION: A RETROSPECTIVE PRAGMATIC STUDY. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivt372.304] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
|
229
|
Tang H, Xue L, Xu Z, Li B, Zhao X, Wu B. 044 * A NEW SURGICAL PROCEDURE FOR PALMAR HYPERHIDROSIS: IS IT POSSIBLE TO PERFORM ENDOSCOPIC SYMPATHECTOMY UNDER INTRAVENOUS ANAESTHESIA WITHOUT INTUBATION? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivt372.44] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
|
230
|
Wu DB, Liu FW, Li J, Liu C, Liu L, Chen EQ, Zhao LS, Tang H, Zhou TY. Intrahepatic IFN-alpha expression in liver specimens from HBV-infected patients with different outcomes. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2013; 17:2474-2480. [PMID: 24089226] [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: 06/02/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Interferon-alpha (IFN-α), an active cytokine, plays an important role in antiviral host responses, including protection against hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. This study was designed to investigate the correlation between intrahepatic IFN-α expression levels and disease severity using liver biopsy specimens from HBV-infected patients with different outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was performed to detect intrahepatic IFN-α expression in liver biopsy specimens obtained from 69 HBV-infected patients with different outcomes (including 23 cases with chronic hepatitis B [CHB], 18 cases with severe hepatitis B [SHB], and 28 cases with liver cirrhosis [LC]). In situ hybridization (ISH) was carried out to measure the levels of HBV DNA in liver samples. In addition, the liver specimens of 33 healthy liver transplant donors without detectable liver diseases comprised a normal control (NC) group. RESULTS The intrahepatic expression levels of IFN-α were higher in the HBV-infected patients than the NC group (p = 0.001). Intrahepatic IFN-α expression was also significantly higher in the SHB and CHB groups compared to the NC group (p = 0.001 and p = 0.001, respectively), while the intrahepatic HBV DNA levels of the SHB patients were higher than those of LC patients (p = 0.013). Furthermore, intrahepatic IFN-α expression was positively correlated with serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in CHB patients; no significant correlations were discovered between intrahepatic IFN-α expression and intrahepatic HBV DNA levels in all other sub-groups. CONCLUSIONS Intrahepatic IFN-α expression may correlate with liver inflammation after hepatitis B virus infection, and IFN-α may play a vital role in the occurrence of SHB.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- D-B Wu
- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
231
|
Yang XK, Yang YD, Tang SQ, XU L, Yang GH, Xu QY, Tang H, Wu JJ. Inhibitory Effect of Polysaccharides from Scutellaria barbata D. Don on Invasion and Metastasis of 95-D Cells Lines via Regulation of C-MET and E-CAD Expressions. TROP J PHARM RES 2013. [DOI: 10.4314/tjpr.v12i4.11] [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: 11/17/2022] Open
|
232
|
Liu X, Lv L, Wang C, Shi C, Cheng C, Tang H, Chen Z, Ye Z, Lou T. Comparison of prediction equations to estimate glomerular filtration rate in Chinese patients with chronic kidney disease. Intern Med J 2013; 42:e59-67. [PMID: 21118405 DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2010.02398.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Abstract
AIM We sought to evaluate the applicability of formulae based on serum creatinine (SC) levels in Chinese patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). MATERIALS AND METHODS Three hundred and twenty-seven patients with CKD who had undergone (99m) Tc-DTPA glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation were enrolled. The Cockcroft-Gault equation, SC-reciprocal equation, Gate equation, Hull equation, Jelliffe-1973 equation, Jelliffe-1971 equation, Mawer equation, Bjornsson equation, reexpressed 6-variable MDRD equation and reexpressed 4-variable MDRD equation were compared. Using the (99m) Tc-DTPA GFR as the standard GFR (sGFR), the accuracy of estimated GFR was compared with sGFR in various stages of CKD. RESULTS Median per cents of the absolute difference ranged from 28.16% to 39.39%, accuracy with a deviation less than 30% ranging from 39.4% to 53.5%, accuracy with a deviation less than 50% ranging from 63.0% to 80.7%. None of the equations had accuracy up to the 70% level with a deviation less than 30% from sGFR. Bland-Altman analysis demonstrated that mean difference ranged from -2.42 to 16.39 mL/min/1.73 m(2), whereas precision ranged from 82.66 to 106.15 mL/min/1.73 m(2). However, the agreement limits of all the equations exceeded the prior acceptable tolerances defined as 60 mL/min/1.73 m(2). Linear regression showed that the slopes of regression line ranged from 0.37 to 0.54 and intercepts ranged from -12.10 to 3.86. When the overall performance as well as bias and accuracy were compared in different stages of CKD, GFR estimated by Jelliffe-1973 equation, Cockcroft-Gault equation and Bjornsson equation showed promising results. CONCLUSION When SC was measured by the enzymatic method, GFR estimation equations showed great bias in Chinese CKD patients. At present, the Jelliffe-1973 equation and Cockcroft-Gault equation may be more accurate in the Chinese ethnic group.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- X Liu
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yet-sun University, Guangzhou, China
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
233
|
Huang Y, Cai X, Song X, Tang H, Huang Y, Xie S, Hu Y. Steroids for preventing recurrence of acute severe migraine headaches: a meta-analysis. Eur J Neurol 2013; 20:1184-90. [PMID: 23577697 DOI: 10.1111/ene.12155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2013] [Accepted: 02/28/2013] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Y. Huang
- Clinical Medicine Research Institute; First People's Hospital of Shunde (the Affiliated Hospital at Shunde, Southern Medical University); Foshan; China
| | - X. Cai
- Clinical Medicine Research Institute; First People's Hospital of Shunde (the Affiliated Hospital at Shunde, Southern Medical University); Foshan; China
| | - X. Song
- Department of Neurology; Baiyun District People's Hospital; Guangzhou; China
| | - H. Tang
- Clinical Medicine Research Institute; First People's Hospital of Shunde (the Affiliated Hospital at Shunde, Southern Medical University); Foshan; China
| | - Y. Huang
- Second Clinical Medicine Institute; Guangdong Medical College; Dongguan; China
| | - S. Xie
- Department of Neurology; Hunan Provincial People's Hospital; Changsha; China
| | - Y. Hu
- Clinical Medicine Research Institute; First People's Hospital of Shunde (the Affiliated Hospital at Shunde, Southern Medical University); Foshan; China
| |
Collapse
|
234
|
Affiliation(s)
- H Tang
- Clinical Laboratory Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang, China
| | | |
Collapse
|
235
|
Huo ZH, Zhong HJ, Zhu YS, Xing B, Tang H. Roles of functional NFKB1 and β-TrCP insertion/deletion polymorphisms in mRNA expression and epithelial ovarian cancer susceptibility. Genet Mol Res 2013; 12:3435-43. [PMID: 23546975 DOI: 10.4238/2013.march.11.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the leading cause of death among all gynecological cancers. Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) is involved in carcinogenesis and in the development of EOC. The β-transducin repeat-containing protein (β-TrCP) is a positive regulator of the NF-κB signaling pathway. Recent studies have indicated that the -94 ins/del ATTG polymorphism in the promoter region of the NFKB1 gene, and the 9N ins/del polymorphism in the 3'-untranslated region of the β-TrCP gene are associated with increased susceptibility to a variety of cancers. We examined a potential association between these two polymorphisms and EOC. Genotypes were determined for 187 patients with EOC and 221 healthy control subjects, using the MassARRAY system. We found a significant association between the -94 ins/del ATTG genotype distribution and EOC. The frequency of the -94 del ATTG allele was significantly lower in EOC patients compared to healthy controls. The NF-κB mRNA level in cancer tissue was significantly correlated with -94 ins/del ATTG genotypes. Compared to the ATTG1/ATTG1 phenotype, the NF-κB mRNA level was 2.089 and 1.257 times higher in the ATTG2 (insertion)/ATTG2 homozygote and the ATTG1 (deletion)/ATTG2 heterozygote, respectively. However, we found no evidence of association between the 9N ins/del polymorphism of the β-TrCP gene and EOC in this Chinese population. Based on these results, we suggest that the NF-κB -94 ins/del ATTG polymorphism is a risk factor for EOC susceptibility.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Z H Huo
- Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance, Ningxia Medical University, Ministry of Education, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
236
|
Deng M, Chen P, Liu F, Fu S, Tang H, Fu Y, Xiong Z, Hui S, Ji W, Zhang X, Zhang L, Gong L, Hu X, Hu W, Sun S, Liu J, Xiao L, Liu WB, Xiao YM, Liu SJ, Liu Y, Li DWC. The p53-Bak apoptotic signaling axis plays an essential role in regulating differentiation of the ocular lens. Curr Mol Med 2013; 12:901-16. [PMID: 22671997 DOI: 10.2174/156652412802480899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [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] [Received: 04/28/2012] [Revised: 05/22/2012] [Accepted: 05/23/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
The tumor suppressor p53 is a master regulator of apoptosis and also plays a key role in cell cycle checking. In our previous studies, we demonstrated that p53 directly regulates Bak in mouse JB6 cells (Qin et al. 2008. Cancer Research. 68(11):4150) and that p53-Bak signaling axis plays an important role in mediating EGCG-induced apoptosis. Here, we demonstrate that the same p53-Bak apoptotic signaling axis executes an essential role in regulating lens cell differentiation. First, during mouse lens development, p53 is expressed and differentially phosphorylated at different residues. Associated with p53 expression, Bak is also significantly expressed during mouse lens development. Second, human p53 directly regulates Bak promoter and Bak expression in p53 knockout mice (p53-/-) was significantly downregulated. Third, during in vitro bFGF-induced lens cell differentiation, knockdown of p53 or Bak leads to significant inhibition of lens cell differentiation. Fourth, besides the major distribution of Bak in cytoplasm, it is also localized in the nucleus in normal lens or bFGF-induced differentiating lens cells. Finally, p53 and Bak are co-localized in both cytoplasm and nucleus, and their interaction regulates the stability of p53. Together, these results demonstrate for the first time that the p53-Bak apoptotic signaling axis plays an essential role in regulating lens differentiation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Deng
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-5870, USA
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
237
|
Tang H, Sampath P, Yan X, Thorne SH. Potential for enhanced therapeutic activity of biological cancer therapies with doxycycline combination. Gene Ther 2013; 20:770-8. [PMID: 23282955 PMCID: PMC3620681 DOI: 10.1038/gt.2012.96] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2012] [Revised: 11/14/2012] [Accepted: 11/19/2012] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Despite significant strides made in the clinical translation of adoptive immune cell therapies, it is apparent that many tumors incorporate strategies to avoid recognition by receptors expressed on the immune cells, such as NKG2D. Strategies that stabilize the expression of ligands for these receptors may enhance the therapeutic potential of these and related therapies. Doxycycline inhibits matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) that act to cleave the extracellular domain of MICA/B, ligands for the NKG2D receptor. Doxycycline treatment blocked shedding of MICA/B from a panel of human tumor cells, but also acted to increase their expression and cell surface translocation, possibly through its action on ATM. This meant that many tumor cells displayed increased MICA/B expression and enhanced susceptibility to CIK cells. Interestingly, doxycycline also selectively enhanced the replication of oncolytic vaccinia in many tumor cell lines, leading to increased sensitivity to these therapies. Combination (CIK-oncolytic vaccinia) therapies used in conjunction with doxycycline led to increased anti-tumor effects. The unexpected and pleiotropic beneficial anti-tumor effects of doxycycline on both immune cell and oncolytic viral therapies make it an excellent candidate for rapid clinical testing.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- H Tang
- Department of Surgery and Immunology, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
238
|
Chen EQ, Tang H. The current status of combination therapy of chronic hepatitis B. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2013; 17:2023-2031. [PMID: 23884822] [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: 06/02/2023]
Abstract
In the past decade, the treatment of chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) has been revolutionized by the increased availability of effective antiviral agents. However, there is an alarming of the increasing rates of viral resistance and suboptimal response in CHB patients with single drug therapy. Recently, the strategy of combination therapy for CHB has been proposed and concerned by clinicians. In this review, using PubMed and web of science as main searching tools, we evaluated various latest research reports on combination therapy for CHB, and made a summary of the progress of combination antiviral therapy and outline areas that need to be addressed in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- E-Q Chen
- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China.
| | | |
Collapse
|
239
|
Huang LL, Tang H, Awale R, Zeng ZS, Li FR, Chen Y. Antepartum embolization in management of labor induction in placenta previa. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2013; 40:454-456. [PMID: 24283189] [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: 06/02/2023]
Abstract
The authors present a case of a 29-year-old woman, gravid 2 para 1, who experienced complete placenta previa and underwent vaginal delivery, after performing antepartum uterine artery embolization and rivanol amniotic injection due to contraindication of obstetric surgery. In this case, treatment was successful despite thromboembolism. Hypercoagulability in pregnancy needs to be addressed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- L L Huang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of GuangXi Medical University, NanNing, China.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
240
|
Han CC, Wang JW, Pan ZX, Tang H, Xiang SX, Wang J, Li L, Xu F, Wei SH. Effect of cholesterol on lipogenesis and VLDL–TG assembly and secretion in goose primary hepatocytes. Mol Cell Biochem 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s11010-012-1516-3] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
|
241
|
Kang TF, Xie ZY, Tang H, Shen GL, Yu RQ. Potentiometric pH sensors based on chemically modified electrodes with electropolymerized metal-tetraaminophthalocyanine. Talanta 2012; 45:291-6. [PMID: 18967005 DOI: 10.1016/s0039-9140(97)00124-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [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] [Received: 12/16/1996] [Revised: 04/04/1997] [Accepted: 04/11/1997] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
Abstract
Potentiometric pH sensors based on polymer film were prepared by electropolymerization of the monomer nickel(II)-4,4',4'',4'''-tetraaminophthalocyanine (NiTAPc) or copper(II)-4,4',4'',4'''-tetraaminophthalocyanine (CuTAPc) on glassy carbon (GC) electrodes. The polymer of metal tetraaminophthalocyanine (p-MTAPc) film coated electrodes show a slope of 55 +/- 1 mV/pH (at 20 degrees C) and nearly Nernstain potentiometric response to pH over the range of pH 1-13. The electrodes possess good potential reproducibility and high selectivity, and are useful sensing devices in pH determination and end-point indication of acid-base potentiometric titration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- T F Kang
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
242
|
Abstract
ABSTRACTWe have characterized magnetization loops of epitaxially grown Gd (0001) films on W (110) in the temperature range 145≤T≤300K. This was accomplished by measuring magneto-optical Kerr loops in UHV, in the transverse geometry, using a 2×10-4 deg sensitivity differential detector and He-Ne laser light.Films grown in the Stranski-Krastanov (SK) Mode (growth temperature 400°C) and films grown in a Frank-van-der-Merwe (FM) like Mode (growth temperature 20°C) behave significantly differently. While the room temperature grown films (FM) show square hysteresis behavior only after an annealing cycle to at least 300°C, the higher growth temperature (SK) leads to highly remanent films in the as grown state.The hysteresis behavior of these films is most important in conjunction with recently reported spin-polarized photoemission results, which showed that the growth temperature and therefore the film morphology has a strong influence on the surface magnetic reconstruction of Gd (0001) [1].
Collapse
|
243
|
Li D, Zhang J, Dowben PA, Garrison K, Johnson PD, Tang H, Walker T, Hopster H, Scott J, Weiler D, Pappas DP. Canted Magnetic Moments at the Gd (0001) Surface. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1557/proc-313-451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
ABSTRACTWith spin polarized electron spectroscopies, we have investigated ordered Gd (0001) films deposited on W (110). The photoemission features of the gadolinium 5d surface state, the 4f levels, and the background exhibit considerable spin polarization along the same direction in the plane of the film, indicative of ferromagnetic coupling between the surface and the bulk. The 4f spin polarized photoemission data provides strong evidence that the surface 4f polarization differs from the bulk 4f polarization for Gd (000l). Our temperature dependent measurements with spin polarized secondary electron spectroscopy conclusively establishes that the surface of clean Gd (0001) possesses a perpendicular polarization component which persists to an enhanced surface Curie temperature. SMall amounts of contamination at the surface result in the disappearance of the perpendicular component and, therefore, a more perfect ferromagnetic coupling between the surface and the bulk.
Collapse
|
244
|
Feng Y, Feng K, Cao Q, Hu J, Tang H. Fabrication and characterization of Li4SiO4 pebbles by melt spraying method. Fusion Engineering and Design 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2012.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
|
245
|
Xu G, Wang Z, Li Y, Li Z, Tang H, Zhao J, Xiang X, Ding L, Ma L, Yuan F, Fei J, Wang W, Wang N, Guan Y, Tang C, Mulholland M, Zhang W. Ghrelin contributes to derangements of glucose metabolism induced by rapamycin in mice. Diabetologia 2012; 55:1813-23. [PMID: 22391948 PMCID: PMC3496261 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-012-2509-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2011] [Accepted: 01/16/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
AIMS/HYPOTHESIS Rapamycin impairs glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. Our previous study demonstrated that rapamycin significantly increases the production of gastric ghrelin, which is critical in the regulation of glucose metabolism. Here, we investigated whether ghrelin contributes to derangements of glucose metabolism induced by rapamycin. METHODS The effects of rapamycin on glucose metabolism were examined in mice receiving ghrelin receptor antagonist or with Ghsr1a gene knockout. Changes in GLUT4, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and phosphorylated ribosomal protein S6 (pS6) were investigated by immunofluorescent staining or western blotting. Related hormones were detected by radioimmunoassay kits. RESULTS Rapamycin impaired glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity not only in normal C57BL/6J mice but also in both obese mice induced by a high fat diet and db/db mice. This was accompanied by elevation of plasma acylated ghrelin. Rapamycin significantly increased the levels of plasma acylated ghrelin in normal C57BL/6J mice, high-fat-diet-induced obese mice and db/db mice. Elevation in plasma acylated ghrelin and derangements of glucose metabolism upon administration of rapamycin were significantly correlated. The deterioration in glucose homeostasis induced by rapamycin was blocked by D: -Lys3-GHRP-6, a ghrelin receptor antagonist, or by deletion of the Ghsr1a gene. Ghrelin receptor antagonism and Ghsr1a knockout blocked the upregulation of JNK activity and downregulation of GLUT4 levels and translocation in the gastrocnemius muscle induced by rapamycin. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION The current study demonstrates that ghrelin contributes to derangements of glucose metabolism induced by rapamycin via altering the content and translocation of GLUT4 in muscles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- G Xu
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
| | - Z Wang
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Sixth Hospital of Medical School, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200233, China
| | - Y Li
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
| | - Z Li
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
| | - H Tang
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
| | - J Zhao
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
| | - X Xiang
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
| | - L Ding
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
| | - L Ma
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
| | - F Yuan
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
| | - J Fei
- School of Life Science and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, Shanghai 200092, China
| | - W Wang
- School of Life Science and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, Shanghai 200092, China
| | - N Wang
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
| | - Y Guan
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
| | - C Tang
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
| | - M Mulholland
- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0346, USA
- Corresponding author: Weizhen Zhang, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, No 38, Xueyuan Rd, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China, Tel: 0086-10-82802183; Fax: 0086-10-82802183; Or Michael W. Mulholland, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 W Medical Center Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0346, USA, Tel: 734-936-3236;
| | - W Zhang
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0346, USA
- Corresponding author: Weizhen Zhang, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, No 38, Xueyuan Rd, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China, Tel: 0086-10-82802183; Fax: 0086-10-82802183; Or Michael W. Mulholland, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 W Medical Center Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0346, USA, Tel: 734-936-3236;
| |
Collapse
|
246
|
Wang LY, Li YG, Chen K, Li K, Qu JL, Qin DD, Tang H. Stable expression and integrated hepatitis B virus genome in a human hepatoma cell line. Genet Mol Res 2012; 11:1442-8. [PMID: 22653591 DOI: 10.4238/2012.may.18.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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]
Abstract
HepG2.2.15 cell is a widely used cell model for studying HBV (hepatitis B virus) in vitro. In these cells, the HBV genome is integrated in several sites of HepG2 cellular DNA. These multiple copies may have some influence on the cellular processes. We constructed a new plasmid, pSEH-Flag-HBV, and transfected it into HepG2 cells, and then screened it with hygromycin. We then used ELISA, PCR, and RT-PCR to detect the expression of HBV in these cell lines. A cell line that stably expressed hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) was established. Using Southern blotting analysis, we found that the HBV genome was integrated as a single copy in the cellular DNA. This cell line will be a useful alternative model for HBV studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- L Y Wang
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology on Infectious Diseases, Ministry of Education, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
247
|
Li X, Xiong Y, Fan X, Feng P, Tang H, Zhou T. The role of femA regulating gene on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates. Med Mal Infect 2012; 42:218-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2008.09.031] [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] [Received: 08/16/2007] [Revised: 11/28/2007] [Accepted: 09/30/2008] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
|
248
|
Fliser D, Shilo V, Covic A, Besarab A, Provenzano R, Duliege AM, Chen M, Tong S, Francisco C, Gao HY, Polu K, De Francisco AL, Macdougall I, Macdougall I, Schiller B, Locatelli F, Wiecek A, Francisco C, Tang H, Tong S, Chen M, Duliege AM, Polu K, Mayo M, Covic A, Macdougall I, Macdougall I, Casadevall N, Stead R, Taal M, Faller B, Karras A, Chen M, Tong S, Duliege AM, Rowell R, Polu K, Eckardt KU, Locatelli F, Dusilova Sulkova S, Arnaud S, Bruno P, Arnaud G, Dorina V, Eric A, Gerard M, Cases A, Portoles JM, Calls J, Martinez Castelao A, Sanchez-Guisande D, Segarra A, Tsubakihara Y, Tsubakihara Y, Saito A, Saito A, Saito A, Tsubakihara Y, Martinez-Castelao A, Martinez-Castelao A, Cases A, Fort J, Bonal J, Fulladosa X, Galceran JM, Torregrosa V, Coll E, Minutolo R, Cozzolino M, DI Iorio B, Polito P, Santoro D, Manenti F, Nappi F, Feriozzi S, Conte G, De Nicola L, Mikhail A, Provenzano R, Schiller B, Besarab A, Francisco C, Gao HY, Daley R, Tong S, Mayo M, Yang A, Polu K, Macdougall I, Wiecek A, Schiller B, Canaud B, Locatelli F, Yang A, Chen M, Polu K, Francisco C, Gao HY, Tong S, Duliege AM, Provenzano R, Locatelli F, Locatelli F, Provenzano R, Besarab A, Rath T, Yang A, Mayo M, Francisco C, Macdougall I, Bartnicki P, Baj Z, Majewska E, Rysz J, Fievet P, Assem M, Brazier F, Xu X, Soltani ON, Demontis R, Barsan L, Stancu S, Stancu S, Stanciu A, Capusa C, Petrescu L, Zugravu A, Mircescu G, Malyszko JM, Levin-Iaina N, Malyszko J, Glowinska I, Koc-Zorawska E, Slotki I, Mysliwiec M, Mircescu G, Mircescu G, Capusa C, Stancu S, Barsan L, Grabowski D, Blaga V, Dumitru D, Pchelin I, Shishkin A, Kus T, Usalan C, Tiryaki O, Chin HJ, Chae DW, Kim S, Bertram H, Keller F, Rumjon A, Wood C, Wilson P, Khakoo S, Chai MO, Macdougall IC, Nuria GF, Maria Asuncion F, Jose Maria MG, Carmen C, Paloma Leticia MM, Francisco Javier L, Moniek DG, De Goeij M, Yvette M, Diana G, Friedo D, Nynke H, Lezaic V, Miljkovic B, Petkovic N, Maric I, Vucicevic K, Simic Ogrizovic S, Djukanovic L, Cases A, Martinez-Castelao A, Fort A, Bonal J, Fulladosa X, Galceran JM, Torregrosa V, Coll E, DI Giulio S, DI Giulio S, Galle J, Kiss I, Herlitz H, Wirnsberger G, Claes K, Suranyi M, Guerin A, Winearls C, Addison J, D'souza M, Froissart M, Garrido P, Garrido P, Teixeira M, Costa E, Rodrigues-Santos P, Parada B, Belo L, Alves R, Teixeira F, Santos-Silva A, Reis F, Winearls C, Winearls C, DI Giulio S, Galle J, Kiss I, Herlitz H, Wirnsberger G, Claes K, Suranyi M, Guerin A, Addison J, D'souza M, Fouqueray B, Floris M, Conti M, Cao R, Pili G, Melis P, Matta V, Murgia E, Atzeni A, Binda V, Angioi A, Peri M, Pani A, Besarab A, Belo D, Diamond S, Martin E, Sun C, Lee T, Saikali K, Franco M, Leong R, Neff T, Yu KHP, Tiranathanagul K, Praditpornsilpa K, Katavetin P, Kanjanabuch T, Avihingsanon Y, Tungsanga K, Eiam-Ong S, Macdougall IC, Casadevall N, Percheson P, Potamianou A, Foucher A, Fife D, Vercammen E. Renal anaemia - CKD 1-5. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfs217] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
|
249
|
Garg J, Karim M, Tang H, Sandhu GS, DeSilva R, Rodrigue JR, Pavlakis M, Hanto DW, Baird BC, Goldfarb-Rumyantzev AS. Social adaptability index predicts kidney transplant outcome: a single-center retrospective analysis. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2012; 27:1239-1245. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfr445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023] Open
|
250
|
Wong HL, Ng SH, Kwok WT, Yeung CL, Yu SY, Wan YP, Wan S, Underwood MJ, Bai WJ, Li H, Tang H, Wang H, Rao L, Li H, Bai WJ, Chen Y, Tang H, Peng Y, Rao L, Park YH, Han DC, Sohn CB, Kim JS, Kim J, Kim JH, Chun KJ, Owlia MB, Mirhoseini SJ, Naderi N, Mostafavi Pour Manshadi SMY, Sayegh S, Fei HW, Lin CY, He YL, Huang HL, She HL, Chan PH, Di Mario C, Rubens M, Cheung SCW, Soo WM, Ling LH, Chan MY, Loh JP, Poh KK, Xin W, Hong T. P113 * Clinical outcomes following double and triple valve surgery in Hong Kong. Eur Heart J Suppl 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/sur032] [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: 11/12/2022]
|