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Liu H, Lin Y, Chen X, Wang N, Shan X, Tian H, Zhou G, Zhang F. Evaluation of colloid milium by in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2012; 27:262-3. [PMID: 22385339 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2012.04460.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Bittner B, McIntyre C, Tian H, Tang K, Shah N, Phuapradit W, Ahmed H, Chokshi H, Infeld M, Fotaki N, Ma H, Portron A, Jordan P, Schmidt J. Phase I clinical study to select a novel oral formulation for ibandronate containing the excipient sodium N-[8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl) amino] caprylate (SNAC). DIE PHARMAZIE 2012; 67:233-241. [PMID: 22530305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The aim of this study was to select a novel oral formulation for ibandronate (IBN, CAS number: 13892619). In four cohorts of 28, 21, 19 and 29 healthy volunteers, the impact of the carrier molecule sodium N-[8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl) amino] caprylate (SNAC, CAS number: 203787-91-1) on the bioavailability of IBN was investigated. Within each cohort different oral formulations with one dose of ibandronate (30 mg) and three different ratios of IBN:SNAC (1:5, 1:10 and 1:20) were compared to the approved oral IBN tablet formulations (150 and 50 mg IBN) in a 4-way cross-over design and a one week washout between the administrations. The highest mean IBN exposure was achieved with a capsule formulation containing drug-coated beadlets and an IBN:SNAC ratio of 1:5. AUC(last) and C(max) of IBN were approximately 1.3- and 2.2-fold higher compared to the reference treatment (150 mg IBN without SNAC). Increasing the post-dose fasting duration from 15 to 30 min resulted in a more than 2-fold increase in AUC(last), while superimposable IBN serum concentration-time profiles were achieved after a 30 and 60 min fast. The tolerability of the IBN/SNAC treatments in all cohorts was similar to that in the IBN reference groups and most adverse events (AEs) were of mild to moderate intensity.
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Lee WY, Tam CS, Yan PY, Lam YY, Duchatelet S, Peat RA, Denjoy I, Itoh H, Berthet M, Crotti L, Ohno S, Pedrazzini M, Klug D, Schwartz PJ, Shimizu W, Horie M, Tregouet DA, Guicheney P, Tiong WN, Hwang SS, Fong AYY, Wee CC, Lai LYH, Tiong LL, Chang BC, Ong TK, Garg P, Ashraffi R, Chuah S, Baho H, Draz S, Mously F, Atta J, Kouatly A, Hussian A, Abu zeid H, Courtney A, Hamilton-Craig C, Strugnell W, Slaughter R, Luis CR, Habibian M, Luis SA, Raffel OC, Tung TH, Hsiung MC, Wei J, Clements IP, Hodge DO, Scott CG, Chai SC, Liew M, Leong G, Peng H, Ding J, Peng Y, Zhang Q, Xu Y, Chao X, Tian H, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Tong WJ, Liu YY, Wang J, Zhang YH, Wong MCS, Yan B, Tam WWS, Wang HHX, Liu KSD, Liu KQ, Cheung CSK, Tong ELH, Sek ACH, Cheung NT, Yu CM, Leeder S, Griffiths S, Poon KKC, Wong HL, Ng SH, Kwok WT, Yeung CL, Yu SY, Wan YP, Wan S, Underwood MJ, Chan PH, Alegria-Barrero E, Price S, Kelleher A, Moat N, Mario CD, Franzen O, Zhang YC, Lee AP, Lin QS, Fang F, Wan S, Underwood M, Yu CM, Mirhoseini SJ, Frouzannia SK, Mostafavi Pour Manshadi SMY, Naderi N, Sayegh S, Dandekar PG, Verma Y. A001 * Barriers of warfarin use for atrial fibrillation patients in Hong Kong. Eur Heart J Suppl 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/sur021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Tian H. A new strong multiple designated verifiers signature. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GRID AND UTILITY COMPUTING 2012. [DOI: 10.1504/ijguc.2012.045694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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LiKey W, Tian H, Zhou X. Synthesis and Interfacial Properties of Novel Imidazoline Gemini Surfactants. TENSIDE SURFACT DET 2012. [DOI: 10.3139/113.110159] [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]
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Two novel imidazoline gemini surfactants quaternary ammonium salts of di(2-undecyl (heptadecyl)-1-formyl aminoethyl imidazoline) hexanediamine (SUAEIHDI/SHAEIHDI) were synthesized in this article, and their interfacial properties were studied. It was found that SUAEIHDI had a higher CMC value than SHAEIHDI in distillated water at constant temperature (12 ± 2) °C, indicating that it was easier for SHAEIHDI to form micelles in water. The symmetrical molecular structure of SUAEIHDI/SHAEIHDI is composed of lipophilic group and hydrophilic group comprising many active elements i. e. O, N and two imidazoline rings. The novel imidazoline gemini surfactants can be viewed as block-like copolymers, whose surface-modifying effects on nanomaterials are promising.
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Fan P, Zhang S, Tian H, Yan N, Dai L, Zhang X, Cheng L, Li C, Li Y, Chen X, Shi G, Yang Y, Wei Y, Deng H. Enhanced chemosensitivity to CPT-11 in colorectal carcinoma xenografts by small hairpin RNA interference targeting PLK1. Neoplasma 2012; 59:676-84. [PMID: 22862168 DOI: 10.4149/neo_2012_086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Commonly used drugs for the treatment of colon{} cancer patients like CPT-11 shows severe side effects or induces resistance in clinical settings. Thus, we analyzed a combination of PLK1 (polo-like kinase 1)-specific short hair RNA (shRNA), a potent tool to destroy mitosis in cancer cells, together with CPT-11 to enhance drug sensitivity. Cellular proliferation and apoptosis were determined in SW620 colorectal carcinoma cells. Knockdown of cellular PLK1 led to the decreased mRNA and PLK1 protein in RT-PCR and western blot assay. The viability declined (p<0.001) in MTT assay and colony formation assay, and the number of apoptotic cells was clearly increased (p<0.01) in flow cytometric analysis and Hoechst 33258 staining compared with control cells after incubation with PLK1-specific shRNA and SN-38. We found the level of cleaved PARP was also increased in vitro. In vivo, employment of shRNA targeting PLK1 improved the sensitivity to treat SW620 nude mouse model toward CPT-11. The combination therapy inhibited cellular proliferation and promoted apoptosis observed at the percentage of PCNA and caspase3 by immunohistochemistry, accompanied with TUNEL assay. As we expect, the combination treatment delayed tumor growth (p<0.01) and simultaneously reduced tumor weight (p<0.01) compared with control group. Taken together, combination of PLK1-specific shRNA interference with low-dose CPT-11 triggered a antitumor efficacy and represented a potential strategy to treat colon cancer.
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Zhang F, Yang B, Lin Y, Chen S, Zhou G, Wang G, Chen X, Zhang Y, Tian H, Yu M, Shi Z, Zhang D. Dermatitis herpetiformis in China: a report of 22 cases. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2011; 26:903-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04204.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zhang F, Dong L, Zhang CP, Li B, Wen J, Gao W, Sun S, Lv F, Tian H, Tuomilehto J, Qi L, Zhang CL, Yu Z, Yang X, Hu G. Increasing prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus in Chinese women from 1999 to 2008. Diabet Med 2011; 28:652-7. [PMID: 21569085 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2010.03205.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS To investigate the trend in the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus during 1999-2008 in women living in urban Tianjin, China. METHODS A universal screening for gestational diabetes mellitus has become an integral part of the antenatal care in Tianjin, China from 1998. A total of 105,473 pregnant women living in the six urban districts of Tianjin, China, participated in the gestational diabetes mellitus screening programme between December 1998 and December 2008. The screening test consisted of a 50-g 1-h glucose test. Women who had a glucose reading ≥7.8 mmol/l at the initial screening were invited to undergo the standard 2-h oral glucose tolerance test with a 75-g glucose load. Gestational diabetes mellitus was confirmed using the World Health Organization's diagnostic criteria. RESULTS The adjusted prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus increased by 2.8 times during 1999-2008, from 2.4 to 6.8% (P<0.0001 for linear trend). In 2008, the age-specific prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus was the highest among women aged 30-34 years (11.3%) and lowest among women aged 25 and under (1.2%). In women aged 35 years and more, the prevalence was 5.3%. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus has markedly been increasing in a universally screened urban Chinese female population and has become an important public health problem in China.
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Yang J, Zhang X, Su J, Chen H, Tian H, Huang Y, Xu C, Wu YL. Concomitant EGFR mutation and EML4-ALK gene fusion in non-small cell lung cancer. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.10517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Yokdang N, Tellez JD, Tian H, Norvell J, Barsky SH, Valencik M, Buxton ILO. A role for nucleotides in support of breast cancer angiogenesis: heterologous receptor signalling. Br J Cancer 2011; 104:1628-40. [PMID: 21505453 PMCID: PMC3101911 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2011.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background: Human breast carcinoma cells secrete an adenosine 5′-diphosphate transphosphorylase (sNDPK) known to induce endothelial cell tubulogenesis in a P2Y receptor-dependent manner. We examined sNDPK secretion and its effects on human endothelial cells. Methods: Nucleoside diphosphate kinase (NDPK) secretion was measured by western blot and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, while transphosphorylase activity was measured using the luciferin-luciferase ATP assay. Activation of MAPK was determined by western blot analysis, immunofluorescence and endothelial cell proliferation and migration. Results: A panel of breast cancer cell lines with origin as ductal carcinoma, adenocarcinoma or medullary carcinoma, secrete sNDPK-A/B. Addition of purified NDPK-B to endothelial cultures activated VEGFR-2 and Erk1/2, both of which were blocked by inhibitors of NDPK and P2Y receptors. Activation of VEGFR-2 and ErK1/2 by 2-methylthio-ATP (2MeS-ATP) was blocked by pretreatment with the P2Y1-specific antagonist MRS2179, the proto-oncogene non-receptor tyrosine kinase (Src) inhibitor PP2 or the VEGFR-2 antagonist SU1498. Nucleoside diphosphate kinase-B stimulates cell growth and migration in a concentration-dependent manner comparable to the effect of vascular endothelial growth factor. Treatment of endothelial cells with either NDPK-B or 2MeS-ATP induced migration, blocked by P2Y1, Src or VEGFR-2 antagonists. Conclusion: sNDPK supports angiogenesis. Understanding the mechanism of action of sNDPK and P2Y1 nucleotide signalling in metastasis and angiogenesis represent new therapeutic targets for anti-angiogenic therapies to benefit patients.
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Dong X, Zhao X, Xiao T, Tian H, Yun C. Endostar, a recombined humanized endostatin, inhibits lymphangiogenesis and lymphatic metastasis of Lewis lung carcinoma xenograft in mice. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2011; 59:133-6. [PMID: 21480131 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1250152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Endostar, a recombined humanized endostatin, on lymphatic tumor growth, lymphangiogenesis and lymphatic metastasis of Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) xenograft in mice. METHODS Lewis lung carcinoma xenografts were established in C57BL/6 mice by intravenous injection of 1 × 10(6) cells. Then the mice were assigned to two groups: the control group received caudal vein injections of 0.2 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride for 15 days, and the treatment group received 500 µg Endostar daily. Six weeks after LLC cell injection, the mice were sacrificed, and tumor multiplicity and tumor sizes were recorded. The expression of vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C) and podoplanin were observed by immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS Tumor numbers and sizes in the control group were significantly higher than those of the treatment group. The microlymphatic vessel density (MLVD) was 5.67 ± 1.57 in the treatment group, which was markedly lower than in the control mice (7.78 ± 1.56). Two lymph node metastases were observed in the treatment group, and eight in the control group. Lymphatic metastases were more frequent in the control group than in the treatment group. Expression of VEGF-C in the control group was significantly higher than that in the treatment group. CONCLUSION Endostar significantly inhibits the lymphatic tumor growth, lymphangiogenesis and lymphatic metastasis of Lewis lung carcinoma xenografts, and its inhibitory effect is due to its ability to partially regulate the tumor expression of VEGF-C.
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Yang Q, Qu L, Tian H, Hu Y, Peng J, Yu X, Yu C, Pei Z, Wang G, Shi B, Zhang F, Zhang Y, Zhang F. Prevalence and characteristics of psoriatic arthritis in Chinese patients with psoriasis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2011; 25:1409-14. [PMID: 21349114 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.03985.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence and clinical characteristics of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients with psoriasis vary widely in different countries and studies on Chinese population are rarely reported. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of PsA in a Chinese population of patients with psoriasis. METHODS A large cross-sectional observational study was conducted in our outpatient dermatology department and consecutive psoriatic patients were evaluated for PsA according to Classification of Psoriatic arthritis (CASPAR) criteria. Demographic and medical parameters were recorded. RESULTS Among 1928 patients with psoriasis, 112 patients (5.8%) had PsA, of which 92% was newly diagnosed. Oligoarthritis (48.2%) was the most common manifestation pattern, followed by spondylitis (26.8%), polyarthritis (19.6%) and classic distal interphalangeal (DIP) arthritis (5.4%). Enthesitis was present in 26.8% and dactylitis in 13.4% of the patients. Compared with patients without PsA, patients with PsA had more severe skin disease (mean PASI 9.7 vs. 6.0), higher frequency of nail changes (46.4% vs. 21.0%) and scalp involvement (90.2% vs. 76.4%). CONCLUSION The findings are consistent with a low prevalence of PsA among patients with psoriasis in Asia and confirm a high percentage of undiagnosed cases with active arthritis among PsA patients in dermatologist's office. Dermatologists should screen for PsA in their patients, especially those with risk characteristics and early signs.
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Zazzali J, Bajaj P, Chen J, Tian H. Economic Burden of Asthma in a Commercially Insured Population. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2010.12.299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Yang H, Sunderraman R, Tian H. bcnQL: a query language for biochemical networks. INT J DATA MIN BIOIN 2010; 4:571-87. [PMID: 21133042 DOI: 10.1504/ijdmb.2010.035901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This paper proposes a graph data model that can represent information present in Biochemical Networks. The study presented in this paper also proposes a query language, called bcnQL, which empowers users to query entities, interactions, processes and pathways with arbitrary conditions. We then discuss the query-processing techniques, more specifically, the translation of bcnQL queries into G-algebra and a set of algebraic operators on graph objects. Some query examples are presented to demonstrate the applicability of the language for this specific domain. Finally, we provide details of a prototype implementation for the query language.
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Chen J, Zhang D, Yao Q, Zhang J, Dong X, Tian H, Chen J, Zhang W. Feeding-based RNA interference of a trehalose phosphate synthase gene in the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens. INSECT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2010; 19:777-86. [PMID: 20726907 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2583.2010.01038.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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The brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens, is the most devastating rice insect pest to have given rise to an outbreak in recent years. RNA interference (RNAi) is a technological breakthrough that has been developed as a powerful tool for studying gene function and for the highly targeted control of insect pests. Here, we examined the effects of using a feeding-based RNAi technique to target the gene trehalose phosphate synthase (TPS) in N. lugens. The full-length cDNA of N. lugens TPS (NlTPS) is 3235 bp and has an open reading frame of 2424 bp, encoding a protein of 807 amino acids. NlTPS was expressed in the fat body, midgut and ovary. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis revealed that NlTPS mRNA is expressed continuously with little change during the life of the insect. Efficient silencing of the TPS gene through double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) feeding led to rapid and significant reduction levels of TPS mRNA and enzymatic activity. Additionally, the development of N. lugens larvae that had been fed with the dsRNA was disturbed, resulting in lethality, and the cumulative survival rates dropped to 75.56, 64.44, 55.56 and 40.00% after continuous ingestion of 0.5 µg/µl dsRNA for 2, 4, 7 and 10 days, respectively. These values were significantly lower than those of the insects in the control group, suggesting that NlTPS dsRNA may be useful as a means of insect pest control.
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Verbeeck J, Tian H, Schattschneider P. Production and application of electron vortex beams. Nature 2010; 467:301-4. [DOI: 10.1038/nature09366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 615] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2010] [Accepted: 07/16/2010] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Maheshwari P, Tian H, Reece CE, Kelley MJ, Myneni GR, Stevie FA, Rigsbee JM, Batchelor AD, Griffis DP. Surface analysis of Nb materials for SRF cavities. SURF INTERFACE ANAL 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/sia.3513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Wu J, Zhang YC, Suo WH, Liu XB, Shen WW, Tian H, Fu GH. Induction of anion exchanger-1 translation and its opposite roles in the carcinogenesis of gastric cancer cells and differentiation of K562 cells. Oncogene 2010; 29:1987-96. [PMID: 20062076 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2009.481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Anion exchanger-1 (AE1), an erythroid-specific membrane protein, mediates the Cl(-)/HCO(-)(3) exchange across the plasma membrane and regulates intracellular pH. We have found that AE1 was unexpectedly expressed in gastric cancer cells and participated in the tumorigenesis of the cancer. Here, we focus on the induction of AE1 expression and its role in gastric carcinogenesis as well as in the differentiation of K562 cells. The results show that expression of AE1 is not related to genetic mutation or the mRNA level, but rather, that it is modulated by miR-24. miR-24 decreases the expression of AE1 through binding to the 3'UTR of AE1 mRNA. Transfection of an miR-24 into gastric cancer cells reduced the elevation of the AE1 protein, which resulted in return of AE1-sequestrated p16 to the nucleus, thereby inhibiting proliferation of the cells. Furthermore, the miR-24 inhibitor cooperated with hemin to induce the expression of AE1 in K562 cells and differentiation of the cells, which is consistent with results obtained from the cells cultured at pH 7.6 or from forced stable expression of AE1. These findings establish a novel regulation of miR-24-related AE1 expression in gastric carcinogenesis and erythropoiesis.
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Li J, Liu X, Ran X, Chen J, Li X, Wu W, Huang H, Huang H, Long Y, Liang J, Cheng J, Tian H. Sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c knockdown protected INS-1E cells from lipotoxicity. Diabetes Obes Metab 2010; 12:35-46. [PMID: 19758361 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1326.2009.01093.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The reduction in insulin secretory capacity and beta-cell mass has been attributed, at least partially, to lipotoxicity, which may contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. Chronic free fatty acids (FFA) exposure impairs pancreatic beta-cell function and induces beta-cell apoptosis. This study is to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We exposed INS-1E pancreatic beta-cell line to palmitate or oleate, and measured the glucose stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS). The effect of FFA on sterol regulatory element-binding protein (SREBP)-1c lipogenic pathway, and expression of genes involved in beta-cell functions, including AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase), UCP-2 (uncoupling protein-2), IRS-2 (insulin receptor substrate-2), PDX-1 (pancreatic duodenal homeobox-1), GLUT-2 (glucose transporter-2) and B cell lymphoma/leukaemia-2 (Bcl-2) were investigated. Apoptosis of these exposed cells was determined by MitoCapture, Annexin V-Cy3 or terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling assay. Cell lipid accumulation was measured by oil red O staining or TG extraction. Also SREBP-1c expression knockdown were used. RESULTS FFA treatment resulted in SREBP-1c overexpression, impaired GSIS, lipid accumulation, apoptosis of INS-1E cells. In addition, the expression of lipogenic genes and UCP-2 were upregulated, but AMPK, IRS-2, PDX-1, GLUT-2 and Bcl-2 were downregulated in the exposed cells. However, these lipotoxic effects of FFA were largely prevented by induction of a SREBP-1c small interfering RNA. CONCLUSIONS These data suggest a strong correlation between FFA treatment and SREBP-1c activation in INS-1E cells. SREBP-1c might be a major factor responsible for beta-cell lipotoxicity, and SREBP-1c knockdown could protect INS-1E cells from lipotoxicity, which is implicating a therapeutic potential for treating diabetes related to lipotoxicity.
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Yuan Y, Wang K, Tian H. [A simulation study of the effects of ischemia on spiral waves in 2D human ventricular tissue]. SHENG WU YI XUE GONG CHENG XUE ZA ZHI = JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING = SHENGWU YIXUE GONGCHENGXUE ZAZHI 2009; 26:1329-1334. [PMID: 20095497] [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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Based on human ventricular single cell mathematical model, a two-dimensional mesh of ventricular wall tissue was constructed. Through the increasing of the concentration of extracellular K+, we simulated the propagation of spiral wave in a condition under the influence of ischemia in 2-D human ventricular tissue. The results showed that along with the increase of ischemic level and size, the instability of spiral waves increased, and under the influence of certain ischemic level and size, spiral waves broke up. Through this simulation study of the effects of ischemia on spiral waves in 2-D human ventricular tissue, we explained the corresponding mechanism of the maintenance of ventricular tachycardia and the cause of ventricular fibrillation under the influence of ischemia.
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Zhao L, Ding T, Cyrus T, Cheng Y, Tian H, Ma M, Falotico R, Praticò D. Low-dose oral sirolimus reduces atherogenesis, vascular inflammation and modulates plaque composition in mice lacking the LDL receptor. Br J Pharmacol 2009; 156:774-85. [PMID: 19220291 DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.2008.00080.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Chronic proliferative responses of different vascular cell types have been involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. However, their functional role remains to be established. Sirolimus reduces neointimal proliferation after balloon angioplasty and chronic graft vessel disease. These studies were undertaken to investigate the effects of this anti-proliferative drug on atherogenesis. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Low-density lipoprotein receptor-deficient (LDL r-KO) mice on a cholesterol-rich diet were randomized to receive placebo or sirolimus (0.1; 0.3; or 1 mg.kg(-1)) in their diet for 8 or 16 weeks. RESULTS In both studies, plasma levels of the drug increased in a dose-dependent fashion, animals gained weight normally and, among groups, plasma lipids levels did not differ significantly. Compared with placebo, plasma levels of interleukin-6, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, interferon gamma, tumour necrosis factor alpha and CD40, and their mRNA levels in aortic tissue were significantly reduced in sirolimus-treated mice. This effect resulted in a significant and dose-dependent reduction in atherosclerotic lesions, in both the root and aortic tree. Also these lesions contained less monocyte/macrophages and smooth muscle cells, but more collagen. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The present results demonstrated that at low doses, sirolimus was an effective and safe anti-atherogenic agent in the LDL r-KO mice. It attenuated the progression of atherosclerosis and modulated the plaque phenotype by reducing the pro-inflammatory vascular responses typical of the disease.
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Tian H, Schryvers D, Shabalovskaya S, Van Humbeeck J. Microstructure of surface and subsurface layers of a Ni-Ti shape memory microwire. MICROSCOPY AND MICROANALYSIS : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF MICROSCOPY SOCIETY OF AMERICA, MICROBEAM ANALYSIS SOCIETY, MICROSCOPICAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 2009; 15:62-70. [PMID: 19144259 DOI: 10.1017/s1431927609090059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The microstructure of a 55 microm diameter, cold-worked Ni-Ti microwire is investigated by different transmission electron microscopy techniques. The surface consists of a few hundred nanometer thick oxide layer composed of TiO and TiO2 with a small fraction of inhomogeneously distributed Ni. The interior of the wire has a core-shell structure with primarily B2 grains in the 1 microm thick shell, and heavily twinned B19' martensite in the core. This core-shell structure can be explained by a concentration gradient of the alloying elements resulting in a structure separation due to the strong temperature dependence of the martensitic start temperature. Moreover, in between the B2 part of the metallic core-shell and the oxide layer, a Ni3Ti interfacial layer is detected.
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Deng KL, Tian H, Zhang PF, Ren XB, Zhong HB. Synthesis and characterization of a novel temperature-pH responsive copolymer of 2-hydroxypropyl acrylate and aminoethyl methacrylate hydrochloric salt. EXPRESS POLYM LETT 2009. [DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2009.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Chen X, Tian H, Zou L, Tang B, Hu J, Zhang W. Disruption of Spodoptera exigua larval development by silencing chitin synthase gene A with RNA interference. BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH 2008; 98:613-9. [PMID: 18662430 DOI: 10.1017/s0007485308005932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
Abstract
RNA interference (RNAi) is a powerful tool for rapidly analyzing gene functions. However, little is known about the possible use of dsRNA/siRNA as a pest control method. Here, we demonstrate that dsRNA/siRNA can induce the silence of chitin synthase gene A (CHSA), which is an important gene for the growth and development of cuticles and trachea in beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua. Based on the in vitro RNAi experiments in an insect cell line (Trichoplusia ni High 5), in vivo RNAi was performed by injecting synthesized dsRNA/siRNA into the 4th instar larvae of S. exigua. Significantly lower levels of CHSA transcripts were detected. In addition, the cuticle of these insects was disordered and the epithelial walls of larval trachea did not expand uniformly in injected individuals. Moreover, Injections significantly increased abnormalities relative to control larvae. These results highlighted the possibility of dsRNA/siRNA for gene function studies in lepidopteran insects and future pest control.
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