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Zhang L, Yan Q, Liu JP, Zou LJ, Liu J, Sun S, Deng M, Gong L, Ji WK, Li DWC. Apoptosis: its functions and control in the ocular lens. Curr Mol Med 2011; 10:864-75. [PMID: 21091420 DOI: 10.2174/156652410793937741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2010] [Accepted: 10/11/2010] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The ocular lens is a non-vascular and non-innervated transparent organ that plays an important role in vision processing. This unique organ is derived from the embryonic ectoderm of the brain region through a complicated differentiation process in which apoptosis plays a key role. First, when the committed ectoderm becomes thickened and invaginated, the defined number of cells required to form the lens vesicle is partially determined by apoptosis. Second, separation of lens vesicle from the above corneal ectoderm is executed through apoptosis of the lens stalk cells. Finally, differentiation of the lens epithelial cells is controlled by the regulators, most of which are involved in control of apoptosis at multiple signaling steps. The lens is also characterized by continuous growth and differentiation in the adulthood. Through the different stages of growth and differentiation in the adult lens, various stress conditions can induce apoptosis of the lens epithelial cells, leading to eventual non-congenital cataractogenesis. The present review summarizes the current knowledge on the functions and regulators of apoptosis in the ocular lens.
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Su YX, Hong J, Yan Q, Xu C, Gu WQ, Zhang YF, Shen CF, Chi ZN, Dai M, Xu M, Zhang YW, Liu QR, Li XY, Ning G, Wang WQ. Increased serum retinol-binding protein-4 levels in pregnant women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus. DIABETES & METABOLISM 2010; 36:470-5. [PMID: 21109476 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabet.2010.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2010] [Revised: 06/24/2010] [Accepted: 06/26/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) is thought to be associated with insulin resistance in humans, while pregnancy is normally characterized by progressive insulin resistance. Gestational diabetes (GDM) occurs when pancreatic beta-cell function is unable to compensate for insulin resistance. This study aimed to determine whether or not serum RBP4 levels are elevated in pregnancy, and to explore the relationship between RBP4 levels and insulin resistance during pregnancy. METHODS Serum RBP4 was measured at median gestational week 26 in 121 pregnant women, including 63 with GDM (GDM group) and 58 normal, glucose-tolerant pregnant women (P-NGT group), as well as 65 non-pregnant normal, glucose-tolerant women (NP-NGT group). Multiple stepwise regression analysis was used to explore the independent factors of RBP4. RESULTS Serum RBP4 levels in the P-NGT and GDM groups were significantly higher than in the NP-NGT group (34.50±9.80 mg/L and 41.64±12.21 mg/L vs 30.64±9.46 mg/L, respectively; P<0.05) after adjusting for age, body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure. Furthermore, RBP4 levels were much higher in the GDM vs P-NGT group. Spearman's correlation analysis showed that serum RBP4 levels were positively correlated with triglycerides (TG), fasting plasma glucose, postprandial 2h plasma glucose and HOMA-IR in pregnancy. Of these, TG and HOMA-IR (r(2)=0.312) were independent factors of serum RBP4. CONCLUSION Serum RBP4 levels are significantly increased in pregnancy, independent of age and BMI, and are also considerably higher in pregnant women with GDM than in those with normal glucose tolerance. In addition, serum RBP4 levels appear to be a valuable marker of insulin resistance and dysfunctional lipid metabolism in pregnancy.
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Qiuhang Z, Zhenlin W, Yan Q, Jun H, Yongfeng S, Bo H. Lymphatic drainage of the skull base: comparative anatomic and advanced imaging studies in the rabbit and human with implications for spread of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Lymphology 2010; 43:98-109. [PMID: 21226412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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This preliminary study investigated the lymphatic drainage and distribution of lymphatic structures in the skull base. Characteristics of the rabbit skull base were analyzed and compared correspondingly with those of the human skull. The lymphatic circulation in the rabbit cranial base was detected by digital subtraction angiography (DSA), and lymph drainage in the human skull base was illustrated by interstitial magnetic resonance lymphography (MRL). Lymphatic structures and their distribution in MRL were identified by comparing with contrast-enhanced MRI and clinical data on basilar metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) in the human skull base. Anatomic similarity was found between the rabbit and human basilar regions. Well-visualized lymphatic pathways were found in the rabbit cranial base, and human lymphatic structures showed high signal intensity in enhanced T1-weighted MRL images. Lymphatic tissues in the human basilar region were found mainly distributed in the areas of the jugular foramen, foramen lacerum, and petrosal section of the internal carotid artery (ICA). Their distribution in the human basilar region was similar to the distribution in the rabbit basilar region and consistent with our clinical findings of the predilection sites of NPC metastasis in the skull base. Our studies show that bilateral symmetrical lymphatic structures were distributed along the ICA, internal jugular vein, and dura of cranial base in the central part of the middle and posterior skull base.
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Chen J, Wang Y, Wei B, Lai Y, Yan Q, Gui Y, Cai Z. Functional Expression of Ropporin in Human Testis and Ejaculated Spermatozoa. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 32:26-32. [DOI: 10.2164/jandrol.109.009662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Lin H, He Q, Yan Q, Feng Z, Wu B. [Development of practicality of EEG-based brain-computer interface]. SHENG WU YI XUE GONG CHENG XUE ZA ZHI = JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING = SHENGWU YIXUE GONGCHENGXUE ZAZHI 2010; 27:702-706. [PMID: 20649048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Brain-computer interface (BCI) is a system that can create direct connection between brain activity and external devices. In the past 20 years, important' achievements of research on BCI have been made. Now there are lots of research methods based on electroencephalic signals, and researchers are trying to make the BCI system possess the characteristics of real-time and become more natural and practical. This paper presents an overview of real-time and stimulating way to EEG-based BCI research. Through the discussions on the applications of DSP in BCI system, in signal preprocessing and in algorithm optimization, the high lights in real-time research are pointed out. In the discussions about the way to produce EEG signals in BCI, the researchers suggested that the imaging movement be the most ideal way in that it will reduce the discomfort in stimulation by application of the virtual reality technology in BCI system, thus it will be conducive to improvement in the performance of BCI system.
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Belharouak I, Yan Q, Sun YK, Amine K. Phospho-Olivine as Advanced Cathode Material for Lithium Batteries. EURASIAN CHEMICO-TECHNOLOGICAL JOURNAL 2010. [DOI: 10.18321/ectj45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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<p>Nano-sized and micron-sized LiFePO<sub>4</sub> electrode materials were prepared by a sol gel and coprecipitation reactions. An improvement of the cycling and rate performances in lithium cells was observed for the carbon coated LiFePO<sub>4</sub> materials. The coating process uses a solid/gas-phase reaction which consists of decomposing propylene gas, as carbon source, inside a reactor containing olivine LiFePO<sub>4</sub> materials. Optimized LiFePO<sub>4</sub> electrode cells, cycled at RT between 3.0 and 4.3 V at a C/10 rate, do not show any sign of capacity fade during the first 50 cycles. Combination of the high volumetric energy density and low cost preparation method makes the micron-sized LiFePO<sub>4</sub> olivine an attractive safe cathode for lithium-ion batteries.</p>
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Zhang Q, Liu S, Zhu Z, Yan Q. Regulating effect of LIF on the expression of FuT7: Probe into the mechanism of sLex
in implantation. Mol Reprod Dev 2009; 76:692. [DOI: 10.1002/mrd.21055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Zhang T, Jin T, Yan Q, Shao M, Wells G, Criddle C, P Fang HH. Occurrence of ammonia-oxidizing Archaea in activated sludges of a laboratory scale reactor and two wastewater treatment plants. J Appl Microbiol 2009; 107:970-7. [PMID: 19486399 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2009.04283.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Characterization of the ammonia-oxidizing archaea (AOA) community in activated sludge from a nitrogen removal bioreactor and wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). METHODS AND RESULTS Three primer sets specific for ammonia mono-oxygenase alpha-subunit (amoA) were used to construct clone libraries for activated sludge sample from a nitrogen removal bioreactor. One primer set resulted in strong nonspecific PCR products. The other two clone libraries retrieved both shared and unique AOA amoA sequences. One primer set was chosen to study the AOA communities of activated sludge samples from Shatin and Stanley WWTPs. In total, 18 AOA amoA sequences were recovered and compared to the previous reported sequences. A phylogenetic analysis indicated that sequences found in this study fell into three clusters. CONCLUSIONS Different primers resulted in varied AOA communities from the same sample. The AOA found from Hong Kong WWTPs were closely similar to those from sediment and soil, but distinct from those from activated sludge in other places. A comparison of clone libraries between Shatin WWTP and bioreactor indicated the AOA community significantly shifted only after 30-day enrichment. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This study confirmed the occurrence of AOA in a laboratory scale nitrogen removal bioreactor and Hong Kong WWTPs treating saline or freshwater wastewater. AOA communities found in this study were significantly different from those found in other places. To retrieve diverse AOA communities from environmental samples, a combination of different primers for the amoA gene is needed.
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Yan Q, Purkayastha A, Singh AP, Li H, Li A, Ramanujan RV, Ramanath G. High-coercivity FePt nanoparticle assemblies embedded in silica thin films. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2009; 20:025609. [PMID: 19417278 DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/20/2/025609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The ability to process assemblies using thin film techniques in a scalable fashion would be a key to transmuting the assemblies into manufacturable devices. Here, we embed FePt nanoparticle assemblies into a silica thin film by sol-gel processing. Annealing the thin film composite at 650 degrees C transforms the chemically disordered fcc FePt phase into the fct phase, yielding magnetic coercivity values H(c)>630 mT. The positional order of the particles is retained due to the protection offered by the silica host. Such films with assemblies of high-coercivity magnetic particles are attractive for realizing new types of ultra-high-density data storage devices and magneto-composites.
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Pluznick JL, Zou DJ, Zhang X, Yan Q, Rodriguez‐Gil D, Eisner C, Wells EK, Greer C, Schnermann J, Wang T, Firestein S, Caplan MJ. The olfactory isoform of adenylyl cyclase (AC3) in the renal macula densa serves as a key regulator of glomerular filtration rate. FASEB J 2008. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.761.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Zhou W, Yan Q, Li JY, Zhang XC, Zhou P. Biotransformation of Panax notoginseng saponins into ginsenoside compound K production by Paecilomyces bainier sp. 229. J Appl Microbiol 2008; 104:699-706. [PMID: 18179546 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2007.03586.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Development and optimization of an efficient and inexpensive biotransformation process for ginsenoside compound K production by Paecilomyces bainier sp. 229. METHODS AND RESULTS We have determined the optimum culture conditions required for the efficient production of ginsenoside compound K by P. bainier sp. 229 via biotransformation of ginseng saponin substrate. The optimal medium constituents were determined to be: 30 g sucrose, 30 g soybean steep powder, 1 g wheat bran powder, 1 g (NH(4))(2)SO(4), 2 g MgSO(4) x 7H(2)O and 1 g CaCl(2) in 1 l of distilled water. An inoculum size of 5-7.5% with an optimal pH range of 4.5-5.5 was essential for high yield. CONCLUSIONS The Mol conversion quotient of ginseng saponins increased from 21.2% to 72.7% by optimization of the cultural conditions. Scale-up in a 10 l fermentor, under conditions of controlled pH and continuous air supply in the optimal medium, resulted in an 82.6% yield of ginsenoside compound K. SIGNIFICANT AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This is the first report on the optimization of culture conditions for the production of ginsenoside compound K by fungal biotransformation. The degree of conversion is significantly higher than previous reports. Our method describes an inexpensive, rapid and efficient biotransformation system for the production of ginsenoside compound K.
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Cai B, Zhang JR, Xi XW, Yan Q, Wan XP. Laparoscopically assisted sigmoid colon vaginoplasty in women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome: feasibility and short-term results. BJOG 2007; 114:1486-92. [PMID: 17903225 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01514.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the technical feasibility and anatomical and functional outcomes of laparoscopically assisted sigmoid colon vaginoplasty (LASV) in women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome. DESIGN A retrospective review of prospectively collected data. SETTING Shanghai First People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. POPULATION Twenty-six women with MRKH syndrome. METHODS A record was made of mean operating time, length of hospital stay, perioperative complications and the anatomical and functional outcomes of surgery. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The perioperative results, complications and anatomical and functional outcomes of LASV (with median 20 months follow up, range 5-48 months). RESULTS The mean operating time and hospital stay were 238 minutes and 9.8 days, respectively. The mean fall in haemoglobin was 2.0 g/dl. The only significant perioperative complications were one case with blood transfusion and three cases with infection (one with urinary tract and two with adjunctive incision). A functioning vagina 10 to 15 cm in length and 4 cm in width was created in all women. Introital stenosis occurred in only two women (2 months later). Twenty-two women subsequently had intercourse and 20 women (91%) were satisfied with the surgery and subsequent sexual activity. CONCLUSIONS LASV is an effective approach for women with MRKH syndrome. Both the anatomical and functional outcomes are satisfactory.
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Zage PE, Yan Q, Zeng L, Bean AJ. The role of EGFR trafficking in neuroblastoma. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.20003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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20003 Background: Signaling through growth factor receptors is important in neuroblastoma pathogenesis. Chromosome 1p36 is commonly deleted in neuroblastoma tumors and is associated with a poor prognosis. UBE4B, a gene in 1p36, has been reported mutated in high- risk neuroblastoma. We have found a direct interaction between UBE4B and hrs, a protein required for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) trafficking, suggesting a link between EGFR trafficking and neuroblastoma pathogenesis. We have analyzed the role of UBE4B in the EGFR pathway in neuroblastoma cell lines. Methods: The expression of UBE4B, hrs and EGFR were analyzed by quantitative Western blot in a panel of 7 human neuroblastoma cell lines (SHEP, SKNAS, SKNSH, KCNR, SY5Y, LA155N, NGP). EGFR degradation rates were determined by examining the kinetics of cellular EGFR depletion following a pulse of ligand. Results: UBE4B levels were lowest in SKNAS and highest in NGP cells. Hrs levels were lowest in SKNSH cells and higher in other cell lines. EGFR levels were lowest in NGP and KCNR and highest in SKNAS cells. UBE4B levels were correlated with known 1p deletions. EGFR degradation rates were slowest in SKNAS cells and therefore correlated with cellular UBE4B levels. The low degradation rates were correlated with high cellular levels of EGFR. Conclusions: Expression levels of UBE4B are correlated in neuroblastoma cell lines with chromosome 1p deletions. Cell lines with lower levels of UBE4B degrade EGFR at a markedly slower rate, correlated with higher cellular EGFR levels. We hypothesize that UBE4B affects cell growth by interacting with hrs, directing EGFR for degradation. In its absence the ability of a cell to sort growth factor receptors for degradation is inhibited, resulting in growth factor receptor overabundance and uncontrolled cell growth. These results support the testing of EGFR inhibitors in a future phase I trial for children with neuroblastoma. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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Fluorosed enamel is caused by exposure to fluoride during tooth formation. The objective of this study was to determine whether epithelial ameloblast-lineage cells, derived from the human enamel organ, are directly affected by micromolar concentrations of fluoride. Cells were cultured in the presence of fluoride, and proliferation was measured by BrdU incorporation. The effect of 0, 10, or 20 microM fluoride on apoptosis was determined by the flow cytometry apoptotic index. The effects of fluoride on gene expression were investigated by SuperArray microarray analysis and real-time PCR. Fluoride had a biphasic effect on cell proliferation, with enhanced proliferation at 16 microM, and reduced proliferation at greater than 1 mM F. Flow cytometry showed that both 10 microM and 20 microM NaF significantly increased the apoptotic index of ameloblast-lineage cells. There was no general effect of fluoride on gene expression. These results indicate multiple effects of micromolar fluoride on ameloblast-lineage cells.
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Wu B, Zhuo Y, Zhu X, Yan Q, Zhu L, Li G. A Novel Mobile ECG Telemonitoring System. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS : ... ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2007; 2005:3818-21. [PMID: 17281062 DOI: 10.1109/iembs.2005.1615292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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This paper introduces a novel mobile ECG telemonitoring system. By means of CDMA1x (GPSOne) mobile telecommunication network, the system can perform "full time and space" monitoring of human ECG signal, and once the signal of the monitored subject departed from its normal ranges, the hospital ECG monitoring center can further localize his/her geographical position and give rescue in the first time. Another feature of the system is its high anti-interference capability. In order to reduce 50Hz and RF interferences during mobile monitoring, which are usual much serious than conventional hospital monitoring, a new active recording technology was proposed and an active ECG recording electrode was designed. The system has passed the clinical test and used in China.
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Peng D, Yan Q, Ling H. Mixed autologous and allogenei microskin grafting accelerates the wound healing in rats. Burns 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2006.10.176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Peng D, Yan Q, Ling H. Mixed grafting of autologous and allogeneic microskin accelerates the wound healing in rats. Burns 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2006.10.190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Li DWC, Liu JP, Schmid PC, Schlosser R, Feng H, Liu WB, Yan Q, Gong L, Sun SM, Deng M, Liu Y. Protein serine/threonine phosphatase-1 dephosphorylates p53 at Ser-15 and Ser-37 to modulate its transcriptional and apoptotic activities. Oncogene 2006; 25:3006-22. [PMID: 16501611 DOI: 10.1038/sj.onc.1209334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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We have previously demonstrated that the serine/threonine protein phosphatase-1 (PP-1) plays an important role in promoting cell survival. However, the molecular mechanisms by which PP-1 promotes survival remain largely unknown. In the present study, we provide evidence to show that PP-1 can directly dephosphorylate a master regulator of apoptosis, p53, to negatively modulate its transcriptional and apoptotic activities, and thus to promote cell survival. As a transcriptional factor, the function of p53 can be greatly regulated by phosphorylation and dephosphorylation. While the kinases responsible for phosphorylation of the 17 serine/threonine sites have been identified, the dephosphorylation of these sites remains largely unknown. In the present study, we demonstrate that PP-1 can dephosphorylate p53 at Ser-15 and Ser-37 through co-immunoprecipitation, in vitro and in vivo dephosphorylation assays, overexpression and silence of the gene encoding the catalytic subunit for PP-1. We further show that mutations mimicking constitutive dephosphorylation or phosphorylation of p53 at these sites attenuate or enhance its transcriptional activity, respectively. As a result of the changed p53 activity, expression of the downstream apoptosis-related genes such as bcl-2 and bax is accordingly altered and the apoptotic events are either largely abrogated or enhanced. Thus, our results demonstrate that PP-1 directly dephosphorylates p53, and dephosphorylation of p53 has as important impact on its functions as phosphorylation does. In addition, our results reveal that one of the molecular mechanisms by which PP-1 promotes cell survival is to dephosphorylate p53, and thus negatively regulate p53-dependent death pathway.
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MESH Headings
- Amino Acid Substitution
- Animals
- Apoptosis/drug effects
- Apoptosis/genetics
- Apoptosis/physiology
- Cell Line/drug effects
- Cell Line/enzymology
- Epithelial Cells/drug effects
- Epithelial Cells/metabolism
- Genes, Reporter
- Genes, bcl-2
- Genes, p53
- Humans
- Immunoprecipitation
- Lens, Crystalline/cytology
- Marine Toxins
- Mice
- Mice, Knockout
- Okadaic Acid/pharmacology
- Oxazoles/pharmacology
- Phosphoprotein Phosphatases/antagonists & inhibitors
- Phosphoprotein Phosphatases/genetics
- Phosphoprotein Phosphatases/physiology
- Phosphorylation/drug effects
- Phosphoserine/metabolism
- Protein Binding
- Protein Interaction Mapping
- Protein Phosphatase 1
- Protein Processing, Post-Translational/drug effects
- Protein Processing, Post-Translational/physiology
- Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2/biosynthesis
- RNA Interference
- RNA, Small Interfering/pharmacology
- Recombinant Fusion Proteins/physiology
- Transcription, Genetic/drug effects
- Transcription, Genetic/physiology
- Tumor Suppressor Protein p53/chemistry
- Tumor Suppressor Protein p53/metabolism
- bcl-2-Associated X Protein/biosynthesis
- bcl-2-Associated X Protein/genetics
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Wan XP, Yan Q, Xi XW, Cai B. Abdominal radical trachelectomy: two new surgical techniques for the conservation of uterine arteries. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2006; 16:1698-704. [PMID: 16884389 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2006.00648.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to develop two new techniques for the conservation of uterine arteries in abdominal radical trachelectomy. Abdominal trachelectomy with conservation of uterine arteries was performed in two patients with cervical carcinoma. In the first case, the internal iliac artery was divided at 2.0 cm from the bifurcation of the common iliac artery. The internal iliac artery and uterine artery were skeletonized along their lengths to the lateral cervix. The dissected internal iliac artery was then reanastomosed following the radical trachelectomy. In the second case, the technique was similar to that of the first except that the internal iliac artery was not divided. Intraoperative observation and postoperative color Doppler ultrasound were used to confirm the patency of the uterine arteries. The operative time of the two patients was 390 min. and 350 min, respectively. Doppler flow studies demonstrated that the uterine arteries were patent in both cases. Resistance index of the left and the right uterine artery was 0.58 and 0.61, respectively, in the first case, and 0.60 and 0.63, respectively, in the second case. Reanastomosis of the internal iliac arteries or skeletonization of the internal iliac arteries are both feasible methods to conserve the uterine arteries during abdominal radical trachelectomy.
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Bailey MA, Cantone A, Yan Q, MacGregor GG, Leng Q, Amorim JBO, Wang T, Hebert SC, Giebisch G, Malnic G. Maxi-K channels contribute to urinary potassium excretion in the ROMK-deficient mouse model of Type II Bartter's syndrome and in adaptation to a high-K diet. Kidney Int 2006; 70:51-9. [PMID: 16710355 DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5000388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Type II Bartter's syndrome is a hereditary hypokalemic renal salt-wasting disorder caused by mutations in the ROMK channel (Kir1.1; Kcnj1), mediating potassium recycling in the thick ascending limb of Henle's loop (TAL) and potassium secretion in the distal tubule and cortical collecting duct (CCT). Newborns with Type II Bartter are transiently hyperkalemic, consistent with loss of ROMK channel function in potassium secretion in distal convoluted tubule and CCT. Yet, these infants rapidly develop persistent hypokalemia owing to increased renal potassium excretion mediated by unknown mechanisms. Here, we used free-flow micropuncture and stationary microperfusion of the late distal tubule to explore the mechanism of renal potassium wasting in the Romk-deficient, Type II Bartter's mouse. We show that potassium absorption in the loop of Henle is reduced in Romk-deficient mice and can account for a significant fraction of renal potassium loss. In addition, we show that iberiotoxin (IBTX)-sensitive, flow-stimulated maxi-K channels account for sustained potassium secretion in the late distal tubule, despite loss of ROMK function. IBTX-sensitive potassium secretion is also increased in high-potassium-adapted wild-type mice. Thus, renal potassium wasting in Type II Bartter is due to both reduced reabsorption in the TAL and K secretion by max-K channels in the late distal tubule.
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Ruan L, Wang Y, Yan Q, Hoi-fu Y. Microcalorimetric studies on the polyhydroxyalkanoates production of recombinant Escherichia coli. PRIKLADNAIA BIOKHIMIIA I MIKROBIOLOGIIA 2006; 42:306-9. [PMID: 16878546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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The thermogenic curves of metabolism of two strains of Escherichia coli pUC19cab/XL-IBlue and XL-IBlue have been determined by using a LKB-2277 bioActivity Monitor and ampoule method at 37 degrees C. pUC19cab/XL-IBlue was a recombinant E. coli strain bearing a foreign plasmid pUC19cab which brought the polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) production. XL-IBlue was a host bacterium without any foreign DNA. Our studies reveal that the PHA production of recombinant E. coli has an apparent influence on their thermogenic curves of metabolism and therefore the initial time of PHAs production can be determined from these thermogenic curves.
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Ruan L, Wang Y, Yan Q, Yu PH. Microcalorimetric studies on the polyhydroxyalkanoates production of recombinant Escherichia Coli. APPL BIOCHEM MICRO+ 2006. [DOI: 10.1134/s0003683806030082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Avwenagha O, Bird MM, Lieberman AR, Yan Q, Campbell G. Patterns of expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and tyrosine kinase B mRNAs and distribution and ultrastructural localization of their proteins in the visual pathway of the adult rat. Neuroscience 2006; 140:913-28. [PMID: 16626872 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2006.02.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2005] [Revised: 02/23/2006] [Accepted: 02/23/2006] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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We have examined the cellular and subcellular distribution and the patterns of expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and of its high affinity receptor, tyrosine kinase B (TrkB), in retinorecipient regions of the brain, including the superior colliculus, the lateral geniculate nucleus and the olivary pretectal nucleus. In the retinorecipient layers of the superior colliculus, BDNF protein and mRNA were present in the cell bodies of a subpopulation of neurons, and BDNF protein was present in the neuropil as punctate or fiber-like structures. In the lateral geniculate nucleus, however, BDNF mRNA was not detected, and BDNF protein was restricted to punctate and fiber-like structures in the neuropil, especially in the most superficial part of the dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus, just below the optic tract. At the ultrastructural level, BDNF protein was localized predominantly to axon terminals containing round synaptic vesicles and pale mitochondria with irregular cristae, which made asymmetric (Gray type I) synaptic specializations (R-boutons). Enucleation of one eye was followed by loss of BDNF immunoreactivity and disappearance of BDNF-positive R-boutons in the contralateral visual centers, confirming the retinal origin of at least most of these terminals. TrkB was present in postsynaptic densities apposed to immunoreactive R-boutons in the superior colliculus and lateral geniculate nucleus, and was also associated with axonal and dendritic microtubules. These findings suggest that BDNF is synthesized by a subpopulation of retinal ganglion cells and axonally transported to visual centers where this neurotrophin is assumed to play important roles in visual system maintenance and/or in modulating the excitatory retinal input to neurons in these centers.
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Gang EJ, Jeong JA, Han S, Yan Q, Jeon CJ, Kim H. In vitro endothelial potential of human UC blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Cytotherapy 2006; 8:215-27. [PMID: 16793731 DOI: 10.1080/14653240600735933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Human mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) possess powerful ex vivo expansion and versatile differentiation potential, placing themselves at the forefront of the field of stem cell-based therapy and transplantation. Of high clinical relevance is the endothelial differentiation potential of MSC, which can be used to treat various forms of ischemic vascular disease. METHODS We investigated whether human umbilical cord blood (UCB)-derived MSC are able to differentiate in vitro along an endothelial lineage, by using flow cytometry, RT-PCR and immunofluorescence analyzes, as well as an Ab array method. RESULTS When the cells were incubated for up to 3 weeks in the presence of VEGF, EGF and hydrocortisone, they began to express a variety of endothelial lineage surface markers, such as Flk-1, Flt-1, VE-Cadherin, vWF, VCAM-1, Tie-1 and Tie-2, and to secrete a specific set of cytokines. Differentiated cells were also found to be able to uptake low-density lipoprotein and form a tubular network structure. DISCUSSION These observations have led us to conclude that UCB-derived MSC retain endothelial potential that is suitable for basic and clinical studies aimed at the development of vasculature-directed regenerative medicine.
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DenBesten PK, Machule D, Zhang Y, Yan Q, Li W. Characterization of human primary enamel organ epithelial cells in vitro. Arch Oral Biol 2005; 50:689-94. [PMID: 15958200 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2004.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2004] [Accepted: 12/28/2004] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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UNLABELLED Tooth enamel is formed by ameloblasts, which are derived from the epithelial cells of the enamel organ. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to grow human ameloblast-like epithelial cells in culture. DESIGN Human fetal tooth organs were isolated, and the cells were separated by digestion in collagenase/dispase. The cells were cultured in KGM-2 media with and without serum and at different calcium concentrations. The expression of enamel matrix proteins was analyzed by RT-PCR and cytokeratin 14 was detected by immunohistochemistry. The cells were further characterized by osteogenesis/odontogenesis-related DNA array. RESULTS Cells isolated from the tooth organs grown in KGM-2 media containing 2-10% serum, were mixture of cobblestone and spindle shaped cells. Culturing these cells in KGM-2 with 0.05 mM calcium was selective for cobblestone ameloblasts-like cells (CAB), which were immunopositive for cytokeratin 14. Amelogenin, ameloblastin, enamelin, MMP-20 and KLK-4 were detected in CAB cells by RT-PCR. Osteogenesis SuperArray analyses could not detect the presence of typical molecules related to mesenchymal odontoblast or osteoblast lineage cells in these cultures. CONCLUSIONS These studies showed that cobblestone-shaped ameloblast-like cells are selected from the tooth organ cells, by culture in KGM-2 media with 0.05 mM calcium.
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