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Lee CW, Kim HJ, Shin MJ. Evaluation of haemodynamic flow to the hip in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Scand J Rheumatol 2009; 36:36-9. [PMID: 17454933 DOI: 10.1080/03009740600906826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE One of the groups with high risk for osteonecrosis is patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). No predictive test, however, is known to detect osteonecrosis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate haemodynamic flow to the proximal femur in SLE patients. METHODS Twenty-two SLE patients without osteonecrosis were evaluated in comparison with 15 healthy controls. Medial and lateral circumflex arteries of 44 hips in the 22 SLE patients and 30 hips in the healthy controls were examined using ultrasound equipment with colour and power Doppler capability. Arterial pulsatility index (PI) and peak systolic velocity (PSV) were determined with neutral and internal rotation positions (stimulated ischaemia). RESULTS PSV was significantly increased in SLE patients compared to healthy controls in both the neutral position (70.6+/-40.4 vs. 46.9+/-19.3; p<0.001) and after internal rotation of the femoral head (74.8+/-42.3 vs. 49.9+/-19.9; p<0.001). PI was also higher in SLE patients than in healthy controls in both the neutral position (8.9+/-6.3 vs. 5.5+/-3.4; p<0.001) and after internal rotation (8.1+/-7.1 vs. 3.9+/-2.4; p<0.001). CONCLUSION PSV and PI of arteries to the femur head in SLE patients were significantly higher than in healthy controls.
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Cho HJ, Baek KE, Park SM, Kim IK, Choi YL, Cho HJ, Nam IK, Hwang EM, Park JY, Han JY, Kang SS, Kim DC, Lee WS, Lee MN, Oh GT, Kim JW, Lee CW, Yoo J. RhoGDI2 expression is associated with tumor growth and malignant progression of gastric cancer. Clin Cancer Res 2009; 15:2612-9. [PMID: 19351766 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-08-2192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Rho GDP dissociation inhibitor 2 (RhoGDI2) has been identified as a regulator of Rho family GTPase. However, there is currently no direct evidence suggesting whether RhoGDI2 activates or inhibits Rho family GTPase in vivo (and which type), and the role of RhoGDI2 in tumor remains controversial. Here, we assessed the effects of RhoGDI2 expression on gastric tumor growth and metastasis progression. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Proteomic analysis was done to investigate the tumor-specific protein expression in gastric cancer and RhoGDI2 was selected for further study. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect RhoGDI2 expression in clinical samples of primary gastric tumor tissues which have different pathologic stages. Gain-of-function and loss-of-function approaches were done to examine the malignant phenotypes of the RhoGDI2-expressing or RhoGDI2-depleting cells. RESULTS RhoGDI2 expression was correlated positively with tumor progression and metastasis potential in human gastric tumor tissues, as well as cell lines. The forced expression of RhoGDI2 caused a significant increase in gastric cancer cell invasion in vitro, and tumor growth, angiogenesis, and metastasis in vivo, whereas RhoGDI2 depletion evidenced opposite effects. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that RhoGDI2 is involved in gastric tumor growth and metastasis, and that RhoGDI2 may be a useful marker for tumor progression of human gastric cancer.
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Cho HJ, Baek KE, Park SM, Kim IK, Choi YL, Cho HJ, Nam IK, Hwang EM, Park JY, Han JY, Kang SS, Kim DC, Lee WS, Lee MN, Oh GT, Kim JW, Lee CW, Yoo J. RhoGDI2 expression is associated with tumor growth and malignant progression of gastric cancer. Clin Cancer Res 2009. [PMID: 19351766 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr- 08-2192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Rho GDP dissociation inhibitor 2 (RhoGDI2) has been identified as a regulator of Rho family GTPase. However, there is currently no direct evidence suggesting whether RhoGDI2 activates or inhibits Rho family GTPase in vivo (and which type), and the role of RhoGDI2 in tumor remains controversial. Here, we assessed the effects of RhoGDI2 expression on gastric tumor growth and metastasis progression. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Proteomic analysis was done to investigate the tumor-specific protein expression in gastric cancer and RhoGDI2 was selected for further study. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect RhoGDI2 expression in clinical samples of primary gastric tumor tissues which have different pathologic stages. Gain-of-function and loss-of-function approaches were done to examine the malignant phenotypes of the RhoGDI2-expressing or RhoGDI2-depleting cells. RESULTS RhoGDI2 expression was correlated positively with tumor progression and metastasis potential in human gastric tumor tissues, as well as cell lines. The forced expression of RhoGDI2 caused a significant increase in gastric cancer cell invasion in vitro, and tumor growth, angiogenesis, and metastasis in vivo, whereas RhoGDI2 depletion evidenced opposite effects. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that RhoGDI2 is involved in gastric tumor growth and metastasis, and that RhoGDI2 may be a useful marker for tumor progression of human gastric cancer.
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Lee JH, Lee CW, Park SW, Hong MK, Kim JJ, Rhee KS, Park SJ. Long-term follow-up after deferring angioplasty in asymptomatic patients with moderate noncritical in-stent restenosis. Clin Cardiol 2009; 24:551-5. [PMID: 11501607 PMCID: PMC6654981 DOI: 10.1002/clc.4960240806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many patients with in-stent restenosis (ISR) are angina-free, but the optimal treatment for these patients remains uncertain. HYPOTHESIS In cases with asymptomatic moderate noncritical ISR. deferral of the intervention may be safe and associated with favorable clinical outcome. METHODS We evaluated the long-term clinical outcome of asymptomatic patients (Group 1, n = 98) with moderate noncritical ISR (< 70% diameter stenosis) after intervention was deferred, and compared it with that of patients (Group 2, n = 655) without restenosis. After repeat angioplasty was deferred, all patients were treated medically and later underwent angioplasty only in the case of clinical recurrence. RESULTS Baseline characteristics were similar between the two groups. Clinical follow-up was available in all patients at 26.3+/-15.9 months. Twenty patients died during the follow-up: 1 in Group 1 and 19 in Group 2. Target lesion revascularization was performed in 3 patients in Group 1 and 11 patients in Group 2 during follow-up (p = NS), and new lesion revascularization in 2 patients in Group 1 and 27 patients in Group 2 (p = NS). Event-free survival rate (cardiac death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, repeat revascularization) was 86.7+/-6.1% in Group 1 and 84.8+/-2.2% in Group 2 at the end of follow-up (p = NS). Major adverse cardiac events were only associated with the presence of diabetic mellitus (hazards ratio 2.65, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.48-4.73, p<0.01). The percentage of patients receiving antianginal medication was similar between the two groups at the end of the study (p = NS). CONCLUSIONS Asymptomatic patients with moderate noncritical ISR have a good prognosis and similar clinical outcome as those without ISR, suggesting that it may be safe to defer repeat angioplasty in these patients until angina recurrence.
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Park SW, Hong MK, Lee CW, Kim JJ, Park HK, Cho GY, Kang DH, Song JK, Park SJ. Immediate and late clinical and angiographic outcomes after GFX coronary stenting: is high-pressure balloon dilatation necessary? Clin Cardiol 2009; 23:595-9. [PMID: 10941546 PMCID: PMC6654965 DOI: 10.1002/clc.4960230810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The GFX stent is a balloon-expandable stent made of sinusoidal element of stainless steel. The adjunct high-pressure balloon dilatations were usually recommended in routine stenting procedure. HYPOTHESIS The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate and long-term clinical and angiographic outcomes and to investigate the necessity of high-pressure balloon dilatation during GFX stenting. METHODS In all, 172 consecutive patients underwent single 12 or 18 mm GFX stent implantation in 188 native coronary lesions. Two types of stenting technique were used: (1) stent size of a final stent-to-artery ratio of 1:1 (inflation pressure > 10 atm, high-pressure group), and (2) stent size of 0.5 mm bigger than reference vessel (inflation pressure < or = 10 atm, low-pressure group). The adjunct high-pressure balloon dilatations were performed only in cases of suboptimal results. RESULTS The adjunct high-pressure balloon dilatation was required in 11 of 83 lesions (13%) in the high-pressure group and in 7 of 105 lesions (7%) in the low-pressure group (p = 0.203). Procedural success rate was 100%. There were no significant differences of in-hospital and long-term clinical events between the two groups. The overall angiographic restenosis rate was 17.7%; 18.4% in the high-pressure group and 17.1% in the low-pressure group (p = 0.991). CONCLUSIONS The GFX stent is a safe and effective device with a high procedural success rate and favorable late clinical outcome for treatment of native coronary artery disease. Further randomized trials may be needed to compare stenting techniques in GFX stent implantation.
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Cho GY, Lee CW, Hong MK, Kang DH, Song JK, Kim JJ, Park SW, Park SJ. Rescue use of abciximab improves regional left ventricular function after early incomplete reperfusion in acute myocardial infarction. Clin Cardiol 2009; 24:197-201. [PMID: 11288964 PMCID: PMC6655055 DOI: 10.1002/clc.4960240305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Abciximab was shown to have important beneficial effects beyond the maintenance of epicardial coronary artery patency. However, it remains uncertain whether abciximab may lead to a better functional outcome in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and with incomplete reperfusion after primary angioplasty (PA). HYPOTHESIS The study aimed to evaluate whether rescue use of abciximab may lead to a better functional outcome in such patients. METHODS The study included 25 patients with first AMI who met the following criteria: (1) total occlusion of the infarct-related artery, (2) PA within 12 h of symptom onset, (3) postprocedural diameter stenosis < 30%, and final Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) flow grade 2. Echocardiographic examination was performed before and on Days 7 and 30 after PA. The study population was divided into two groups: Group 1 (usual care, n = 13) and Group 2 (rescue use of abciximab, n = 12). Baseline characteristics were similar between the two groups. RESULTS Peak level of creatine kinase was higher in Group 1 than in Group 2 (5,800+/-2,700 vs. 3,800+/-2,000 U/I, p < 0.05). At 1 month follow-up, infarct zone wall motion score index (2.71+/-0.26 vs. 2.05+/-0.63, p < 0.01) and left ventricular (LV) volume indices were smaller in Group 2 than in Group 1, whereas LV ejection fraction was higher in Group 2 than in Group 1 (52.1+/-7.8 vs. 42.1+/-6.4, p < 0.01). At 1-month, abciximab was the only independent predictor of wall motion recovery index by multiple regression analysis. CONCLUSIONS Rescue use of abciximab may reduce the infarct size in patients with AMI and TIMI grade 2 flow after PA, which may improve the recovery of regional LV function.
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Park SK, Lee CW, Lee MY. Antibacterial effects of minerals from ores indigenous to Korea. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 2009; 30:151-154. [PMID: 20112878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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We tested the antibacterial properties of a mix of minerals consisting mainly of sericite, talc, and halloysite from Korea. The preparation showed clear growth inhibition of the gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus, S. epidermidis, and Bacillus cereus, as well as the anaerobic bacterium Propionibacterium acnes. These results indicate that this preparation, made from ore minerals indigenous to Korea, could be used to develop new antibacterial reagents.
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Park SK, Park MK, Suk JH, Kim MK, Kim YK, Kim IJ, Kang YH, Lee KJ, Lee HS, Lee CW, Kim BH, Lee KI, Kim MK, Kim DK. Cause-of-Death Trends for Diabetes Mellitus over 10 Years. KOREAN DIABETES JOURNAL 2009. [DOI: 10.4093/kdj.2009.33.1.65] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Sung HJ, Ryang YS, Jang SW, Lee CW, Han KH, Ko J. Proteomic analysis of differential protein expression in atherosclerosis. Biomarkers 2008; 11:279-90. [PMID: 16760137 DOI: 10.1080/13547500500525458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Although recent studies have shown that several pro-inflammatory proteins can be used as biomarkers for atherosclerosis, the mechanism of atherogenesis is unclear and little information is available regarding proteins involved in development of the disease. Atherosclerotic tissue samples were collected from patients in order to identify the proteins involved in atherogenesis. The protein expression profile of atherosclerosis patients was analysed using two-dimensional electrophoresis-based proteomics. Thirty-nine proteins were detected that were differentially expressed in the atherosclerotic aorta compared with the normal aorta. Twenty-seven of these proteins were identified in the MS-FIT database. They are involved in a number of biological processes, including calcium-mediated processes, migration of vascular smooth muscle cells, matrix metalloproteinase activation and regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Confirmation of differential protein expression was performed by Western blot analysis. Potential applications of the results include the identification and characterization of signalling pathways involved in atherogenesis, and further exploration of the role of selected identified proteins in atherosclerosis.
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Sturmberg JP, O'Halloran D, Farmer EA, Lee CW, Barbagallo F. ABLE - assessment based learning. AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2008; 37:860-862. [PMID: 19002308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Over the past decade the Australian health care system has moved rapidly toward a greater emphasis on medical care being provided within the community. This trend can only continue as our population ages and levels of chronic and complex illness continue to rise. Primary care now includes: a higher proportion of general practitioners working in group practices supported by practice nurses and allied health professionals- both on site and in the community, increased patient presentations for chronic and complex disease - often compounded by mental health and social issues, and, more hospital in the home, early discharge and similar programmes enabling shared management of sicker patients in the community.
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Chew MH, Xu GG, Ho PW, Lee CW. Gluteal compartment syndrome following abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: a case report. Ann Vasc Surg 2008; 23:535.e15-20. [PMID: 18834705 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2008.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2008] [Revised: 05/09/2008] [Accepted: 08/12/2008] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Compartment syndromes occur when the elevated tissue pressure within a confined limb's myofascial compartment exceeds capillary pressure, with subsequent neurovascular compromise. In order to reduce disability and the consequences of ensuring ischemia, it is essential for early recognition and intervention. This is more commonly recognized in the calf. We report an unusual case of gluteal compartment syndrome after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair.
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Kang MS, Park JH, Lee CW. A case of overlap between systemic sclerosis and cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa. Clin Exp Dermatol 2008; 33:781-3. [PMID: 18681881 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2008.02838.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Ko JY, Shin H, Lee CW. A verruciform xanthoma-like phenomenon in a linear epidermal naevus in the absence of a syndromic association. Br J Dermatol 2008; 159:493-6. [PMID: 18547315 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08661.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Yun KW, Kim BH, Bae YP, Yi BD, Lee SW, Lim HK, Ryu YS, Lee CW. Determinants of 1-Year Changes of Brachial Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity (baPWV) in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. KOREAN DIABETES JOURNAL 2008. [DOI: 10.4093/kdj.2008.32.4.346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Lee CW, Dang H, Nenadic Z. An Efficient Algorithm for Current Source Localization with Tetrodes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 2007:1282-5. [DOI: 10.1109/iembs.2007.4352531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Lee CW, Lee YJ, Swayne D, Senne D, Linares DJ, Suarez D. Assessing potential pathogenicity of avian influenza virus: current and experimental system. Avian Dis 2007; 51:260-3. [PMID: 17494562 DOI: 10.1637/7572-033106r.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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An avian influenza (AI) isolate can be classified as a high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) virus based upon the results of the standard intravenous pathogenicity index test; molecular classification, which is derived by sequencing the hemagglutinin gene across the site coding for the cleavage site; or a combination. However, discordant results between the molecular classification and virulence for experimentally infected chickens have been observed with several H5 and H7 subtype AI viruses. Because the declaration of HPAI virus results in severe effects on trade for the entire country, the gap between the genetic and phenotypic markers is an important issue, and it requires us to reexamine what should be considered an HPAI virus by the Office International des Epizooties standards. To better understand and assess the true virulence of the virus, potential pathogenicity of H5 and H7 subtype AI virus isolates has been assessed by examining the plaquing efficiency of the virus in chicken embryo fibroblast cells, conducting 14-day-old embryo passage and selection system, and applying in vitro mutagenesis coupled with reverse genetics. The potential value of these complimentary methods in assessing potential pathogenicity of the AI virus is discussed.
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Ryan SP, Li XD, Gullett BK, Lee CW, Clayton M, Touati A. Experimental study on the effect of SO2 on PCDD/F emissions: determination of the importance of gas-phase versus solid-phase reactions in PCDD/F formation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2006; 40:7040-7. [PMID: 17154014 DOI: 10.1021/es0615369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Cofiring coal in municipal solid waste incinerators (MSWls) has previously been reported to reduce polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDDs/Fs) emissions due to increasing the flue gas SO2 concentration. The present study was focused on understanding the primary mechanism responsible for the suppressant effect of SO2 on total PCDD/F formation and toxic equivalent (TEQ) emissions. The addition of SO2, simulating the effect of coal addition on the flue gas composition, resulted in significant reductions in the TEQ emissions due to reactions involving SO2 in the postcombustion zone. However, emissions of total PCDDs/Fs, unlike the TEQ value, were dependent upon the Cl2 and SO2 injection temperatures due to increases in non-TEQ correlated isomers. The conversion of metal chlorides in the fly ash to sulfates, thus reducing the sites responsible for chlorination/oxidation reactions, was concluded to be the main suppressant mechanism; proposed reactions for copper and iron are presented. This mechanism was found to be independent of combustion conditions and could have prolonged effects on PCDD/F emissions from deposits formed with high flue gas S/Cl ratios.
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Vaira V, Lee CW, Goel HL, Bosari S, Languino LR, Altieri DC. Regulation of survivin expression by IGF-1/mTOR signaling. Oncogene 2006; 26:2678-84. [PMID: 17072337 DOI: 10.1038/sj.onc.1210094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Survivin is a dual regulator of cell proliferation and cell viability overexpressed in most human tumors. Although strategies to lower survivin levels have been pursued for rational cancer therapy, the molecular circuitries controlling survivin expression in tumors have not been completely elucidated. Here, we show that stimulation with insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) results in increased survivin expression in prostate cancer cells. This response is independent of de novo gene transcription, changes in mRNA expression or modifications of survivin protein stability. Instead, IGF-1 induced persistence and translation of a pool of survivin mRNA, in a reaction abolished by the mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibitor, rapamycin. Forced expression of the mTOR target p70S6K1 reproduced the increase in survivin expression in prostate cancer cells, whereas acute ablation of endogenous p70S6K1 by small interfering RNA downregulated survivin levels. Rapamycin, alone or in combination with suboptimal concentrations of taxol reduced survivin protein levels, and decreased viability of prostate cancer cells. Therefore, IGF-1/mTOR signaling elevates survivin in prostate cancer cells via rapid changes in mRNA translation. Antagonists of this pathway may be beneficial to lower an antiapoptotic threshold maintained by survivin in prostate cancer.
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Park JY, Pak SI, Sung HW, Kim JH, Song CS, Lee CW, Kwon HM. Variations in the nucleocapsid protein gene of infectious bronchitis viruses isolated in Korea. Virus Genes 2006; 31:153-62. [PMID: 16025240 PMCID: PMC7088842 DOI: 10.1007/s11262-005-1788-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2005] [Accepted: 03/02/2005] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Fourteen infectious bronchitis viruses (IBVs) were isolated in Korea between 2001 and 2003 from chickens suspected to be infected with IBVs. The nucleocapsid (N) protein genes of the various IBVs were amplified by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and were cloned and sequenced, and the nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequences were compared with published sequences for non-Korean IBV strains. The Korean IBV isolates shared amino acid sequence similarity of between 89.2% (K203-02 and K1255-03) and 98.3% (K434-01 and K281-01) with each other and exhibited amino acid sequence similarity between 57.0% (K774-01 and V18/91) and 96.6% (K507-01 and JP8147) with non-Korean IBV strains. Phylogenetic analysis of the deduced N protein amino acid sequences resulted in the segregation of Korean IBV isolates into three different clusters, with cluster assignments differing for some of the isolates from those obtained with analysis of the S1 glycoprotein. Korean IBV isolates K069-01, K281-01, K434-01, K504-01, K774-01, K748-01, K044-02, K058-02, K161-02, K203-02, and K234-02 formed an independent cluster comprised only of Korean IBV isolates. Another Korean IBV isolate, K210-02, belonged to a cluster that included IBV strains isolated in USA, the Netherlands and China. Recent Korean IBV isolates K514-03 and K1255-03 grouped into a third distinct cluster related to a Chinese IBV strain. As deduced from phylogenetic analysis, some IBV isolates appear to have arisen from the recombination of IBV strains with different origins.
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Ro HS, Lee NJ, Lee CW, Lee HS. Isolation of a novel mycovirus OMIV in Pleurotus ostreatus and its detection using a triple antibody sandwich-ELISA. J Virol Methods 2006; 138:24-9. [PMID: 16930731 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2006.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2006] [Revised: 07/05/2006] [Accepted: 07/13/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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A novel mycovirus was isolated from a diseased mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, using a purification procedure involving polyethylene glycol (PEG)-NaCl precipitation, differential centrifugation, and equilibrium centrifugation in a CsCl gradient. The virion was a 43 nm isometric virus encapsulating double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) genome of 2.1, 2.0, 1.9, and 1.7 kbp with a coat protein (CP) of 58 kDa. The new mycovirus was named Oyster Mushroom Isometric Virus (OMIV). A triple antibody sandwich-ELISA (TAS-ELISA) system was constructed to detect OMIV in the mushroom using an anti-OMIV mouse monoclonal antibody and an anti-OMIV rabbit polyclonal serum. The TAS-ELISA system was sensitive enough to allow detection of OMIV in the mushroom with the naked eye. It detected successfully virus particles from 0.6 mg of diseased tissue as well as 0.4 microg/ml purified virus preparation.
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Lee CW, Fabbro J. Administration of cisplatin and etoposide during chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2006; 17:667. [PMID: 16372502 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2005.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Young DL, Chen KH, Lee CW. Singular meshless method using double layer potentials for exterior acoustics. THE JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 2006; 119:96-107. [PMID: 16454268 DOI: 10.1121/1.2141130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Time-harmonic exterior acoustic problems are solved by using a singular meshless method in this paper. It is well known that the source points cannot be located on the real boundary, when the method of fundamental solutions (MFS) is used due to the singularity of the adopted kernel functions. Hence, if the source points are right on the boundary the diagonal terms of the influence matrices cannot be derived. Herein we present an approach to obtain the diagonal terms of the influence matrices of the MFS for the numerical treatment of exterior acoustics. By using the regularization technique to regularize the singularity and hypersingularity of the proposed kernel functions, the source points can be located on the real boundary and therefore the diagonal terms of influence matrices are determined. We also maintain the prominent features of the MFS, that it is free from mesh, singularity, and numerical integration. The normal derivative of the fundamental solution of the Helmholtz equation is composed of a two-point function, which is one of the radial basis functions. The solution of the problem is expressed in terms of a double-layer potential representation on the physical boundary based on the potential theory. The solutions of three selected examples are used to compare with the results of the exact solution, conventional MFS, boundary element method, and Dirichlet-to-Neumann finite element method. Good numerical performance is demonstrated by close agreement with other solutions.
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Suarez DL, Lee CW, Swayne DE. Avian influenza vaccination in North America: strategies and difficulties. DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOLOGICALS 2006; 124:117-24. [PMID: 16447502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Vaccination with high quality efficacious vaccines that are properly delivered can contribute to the control of avian influenza (AI) outbreaks when used as part of a comprehensive control programme that includes quarantines, animal movement controls, increased biosecurity, enhanced surveillance, and education. In North America both whole virus killed adjuvanted vaccines and fowlpox recombinant vaccines have been used to aid in the control of AI. The fowlpox recombinant vaccine is licensed in several countries including the United States (U.S.), but it has only been used in the field in Mexico and some Central American countries. The U.S., however, has considerable experience with the use of killed vaccines, primarily in turkeys. In the state of Minnesota in the 1980s and early 1990s, outbreaks of AI in range-reared turkeys were common, and vaccines were used successfully as part of a controlled marketing programme. More recently, several large layer flocks in Connecticut were vaccinated as an alternative to immediate depopulation after an H7N2 low pathogenic AI outbreak. The vaccinated flocks were intensively monitored for virus shed using sentinel birds, dead bird testing, and eventually some serological surveillance using a neuraminidase DIVA (differentiation of infected from vaccinated animal) approach. With these successes, vaccination is being considered as a valuable tool in comprehensive AI control strategies. Consideration for matching the vaccine to the field strain should also be considered to provide optimal protection including reduced shedding of virus. Antigenic drift of AI viruses after extended vaccination programmes has been observed in chickens, similar to what has been observed with human influenza viruses. Therefore, periodical evaluation of the vaccine to the field strain is necessary to maintain good protection from clinical disease and virus shedding.
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Tang Y, Lee CW, Zhang Y, Senne DA, Dearth R, Byrum B, Perez DR, Suarez DL, Saif YM. Isolation and characterization of H3N2 influenza A virus from turkeys. Avian Dis 2005; 49:207-13. [PMID: 16094824 DOI: 10.1637/7288-101304r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Five 34-wk-old turkey breeder layer flocks in separate houses of 2550 birds each in a single farm in Ohio experienced a drop in egg production from late January to early February 2004. Tracheal swabs (n = 60), cloacal swabs (n = 50), and convalescent sera (n = 110) from the flocks were submitted to the laboratory for diagnostics. Virus isolation was attempted in specific-pathogen free embryonating chicken eggs and Vero and MDCK cells. Virus characterization was performed using agar gel immunodiffusion, the hemagglutination test, the hemagglutination inhibition test, the virus neutralization test, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, sequencing, and phylogenetic analysis. A presumptive influenza virus was successfully propagated and isolated on the first passage in MDCK cells, but initially not in Vero cells or specific-pathogen free chicken embryos. After two passages in MDCK cells, it was possible to propagate the isolate in specific-pathogen free chicken embryos. Preliminary sequence analysis of the isolated virus confirmed that it was influenza A virus with almost 100% (235/236) identity with the matrix gene of a swine influenza A virus, A/Swine/Illinois/100084/01 (H1N2). However, it was not possible to subtype the virus using conventional serotyping methods. The results of genetic characterization of the isolated virus showed that it was the H3N2 subtype and was designated as A/Turkey/OH/313053/04 (H3N2). Phylogenetic analysis of the eight gene segments of the virus showed that A/Turkey/OH/313053/04 (H3N2) isolate was most closely related to the triple-reassortant H3N2 swine viruses [A/Swine/WI/14094/99 (H3N2)] that have been circulating among pigs in the United States since 1998, which contains gene segments from avian, swine, and human viruses. The A/Turkey/OH/313053/04 (H3N2) isolated from turkeys in this study was classified as a low pathogenic avian influenza A virus because it only caused a drop in egg production with minor other clinical signs and no mortality.
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