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Wu J, Jones N, Chao PH, Chan V, Hohenwarter L, Wu A, Bergamo M, Rodríguez-Rodríguez C, Saatchi K, Liang A, Häfeli UO, Tan Z, Hedtrich S, Andrew LJ, Li SD. Intranasal delivery of low-dose anti-CD124 antibody enhances treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Biomaterials 2024; 308:122567. [PMID: 38603825 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
Abstract
Frequent injections of anti-CD124 monoclonal antibody (αCD124) over long periods of time are used to treat chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Needle-free, intranasal administration (i.n.) of αCD124 is expected to provide advantages of localized delivery, improved efficacy, and enhanced medication adherence. However, delivery barriers such as the mucus and epithelium in the nasal tissue impede penetration of αCD124. Herein, two novel protamine nanoconstructs: allyl glycidyl ether conjugated protamine (Nano-P) and polyamidoamine-linked protamine (Dendri-P) were synthesized and showed enhanced αCD124 penetration through multiple epithelial layers compared to protamine in mice. αCD124 was mixed with Nano-P or Dendri-P and then intranasally delivered for the treatment of severe CRSwNP in mice. Micro-CT and pathological changes in nasal turbinates showed that these two nano-formulations achieved ∼50 % and ∼40 % reductions in nasal polypoid lesions and eosinophil count, respectively. Both nano-formulations provided enhanced efficacy in suppressing nasal and systemic Immunoglobulin E (IgE) and nasal type 2 inflammatory biomarkers, such as interleukin 13 (IL-13) and IL-25. These effects were superior to those in the protamine formulation group and subcutaneous (s.c.) αCD124 given at a 12.5-fold higher dose. Intranasal delivery of protamine, Nano-P, or Dendri-P did not induce any measurable toxicities in mice.
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- Jiamin Wu
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada; Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada; Center of Biological Design, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany; Department of Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany; Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), 13125 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada.
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Marshall J, Huynh K, Lancaster G, Ng J, Collins J, Pernes G, Liang A, Featherby T, Mellet N, Drew B, Calkin A, King A, Meikle P, Febbraio M, Adlard P, Henstridge D. Behavioral, metabolic, and lipidomic characterization of the 5xFADxTg30 mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. iScience 2024; 27:108800. [PMID: 38292430 PMCID: PMC10826307 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.108800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is associated with both extracellular amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and intracellular tau-containing neurofibrillary tangles (NFT). We characterized the behavioral, metabolic and lipidomic phenotype of the 5xFADxTg30 mouse model which contains overexpression of both Aβ and tau. Our results independently reproduce several phenotypic traits described previously for this model, while providing additional characterization. This model develops many aspects associated with AD including frailty, decreased survival, initiation of aspects of cognitive decline and alterations to specific lipid classes and molecular lipid species in the plasma and brain. Notably, some sex-specific differences exist in this model and motor impairment with aging in this model does compromise the utility of the model for some movement-based behavioral assessments of cognitive function. These findings provide a reference for individuals interested in using this model to understand the pathology associated with elevated Aβ and tau or for testing potential therapeutics for the treatment of AD.
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- J.P.S. Marshall
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiovascular Research Translation and Implementation, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Immunology, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS, Australia
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- Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiovascular Research Translation and Implementation, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- School of Health Sciences, The University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS, Australia
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Tachibana S, Yu NK, Li R, Fernandez-Costa C, Liang A, Choi J, Jung D, Xiao C, Kralli A, Yates JR, Ross RS, Cho Y. Perm1 Protects the Heart From Pressure Overload-Induced Dysfunction by Promoting Oxidative Metabolism. Circulation 2023; 147:916-919. [PMID: 36913499 PMCID: PMC10018424 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.122.060173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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- Shizuko Tachibana
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Departments of Molecular Medicine and Neurobiology, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Department of Medicine/Cardiology, Veterans Administration Healthcare, San Diego, CA, 92161, USA
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- Departments of Molecular Medicine and Neurobiology, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Department of Medicine/Cardiology, Veterans Administration Healthcare, San Diego, CA, 92161, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Physiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Departments of Molecular Medicine and Neurobiology, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Department of Medicine/Cardiology, Veterans Administration Healthcare, San Diego, CA, 92161, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Department of Medicine/Cardiology, Veterans Administration Healthcare, San Diego, CA, 92161, USA
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Liu Y, Li X, Liang A. Current research progress of local drug delivery systems based on biodegradable polymers in treating chronic osteomyelitis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1042128. [PMID: 36507256 PMCID: PMC9729283 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1042128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Chronic osteomyelitis is one of the most challenging diseases in orthopedic treatment. It is usually treated with intravenous antibiotics and debridement in clinical practice, which also brings systemic drug side effects and bone defects. The local drug delivery system of antibiotics has the characteristics of targeted slow release to the lesion site, replacing systemic antibiotics and reducing the toxic and side effects of drugs. It can also increase the local drug concentration, achieve sound bacteriostatic effects, and promote bone healing and formation. Currently, PMMA beads are used in treating chronic osteomyelitis at home and abroad, but the chain beads need to be removed after a second operation, inconveniences patients. Biodegradable materials have been extensively studied as optimal options for antibiotic encapsulation and delivery, bringing new hope for treating chronic osteomyelitis. This article reviews the research progress of local drug delivery systems based on biodegradable polymers, including natural and synthetic ones, in treating chronic osteomyelitis.
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- Yixiu Liu
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China,Shenyang Clinical Research Center for Hand and Foot, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China,Shenyang Clinical Research Center for Hand and Foot, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China,Shenyang Clinical Research Center for Hand and Foot, Shenyang, China,*Correspondence: A. Liang,
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Liang A, Anderson E, Kalmin M, Aimee M, Hannah S, Herring A. 57 Buprenorphine Initiation for Pregnant Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: A Multicenter Observational Study of California Bridge Sites. Ann Emerg Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2022.08.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Liu Y, Liang A, Li X, Ma Z, Zhang D. Efficacy Evaluation of Ciprofloxacin-Loaded Poly (Trimethylene Carbonate) Implants in the Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:864041. [PMID: 35464725 PMCID: PMC9024176 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.864041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
In this study, poly (trimethylene carbonate) (PTMC) with excellent biocompatibility was synthesized via ring-opening of TMC to prepare the Ciprofloxacin-loaded PTMC implants, and antibacterial effects in vitro or in vivo of the resulting implants were investigated to evaluate the potential for treating chronic osteomyelitis. The in vitro results showed the Ciprofloxacin-loaded PTMC implants could sustain release ciprofloxacin at a release amount of about 90 μg/d for 28 days and possessed excellent antibacterial effect, as evidenced by the smaller size of the antibacterial ring of 32.6 ± 0.64 mm and the biofilm inhibition of 60% after 28 days of release. The in vivo results showed that after 28 days of treatment, the body weight and the white blood cell counts of chronic-osteomyelitis-model rats in the treatment group reached 381.6 ± 16.8 g and (7.86 ± 0.91) ×109/L, respectively, returning to normal rapidly compared with the control and blank group, indicating the remarkable antibacterial effect of the Ciprofloxacin-loaded PTMC implants. X-ray images and HE staining results also confirmed that most of the proximal and middle parts of the tibia returned to typical structures and new and trabecular bone had been formed for the rats in the treatment group, and no inflammatory cells were found as compared to the control and blank groups, after 28 days of treatment. The significant lower number of colonies of (9.92 ± 1.56) × 10 CFU/g in the treatment group also suggests that the Ciprofloxacin-loaded PTMC implants achieve a practical antibacterial effect through a local application.
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- Yixiu Liu
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
- Shenyang Clinical Research Center for Hand and Foot, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Yixiu Liu, ; Dan Zhang,
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
- Shenyang Clinical Research Center for Hand and Foot, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
- Shenyang Clinical Research Center for Hand and Foot, Shenyang, China
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- The First People’s Hospital of Shenyang, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Yixiu Liu, ; Dan Zhang,
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Garg AB, Liang A, Errandonea D, Rodríguez-Hernández P, Muñoz A. Monoclinic-triclinic phase transition induced by pressure in fergusonite-type YbNbO 4. J Phys Condens Matter 2022; 34:174007. [PMID: 35120342 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ac5202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We have carried out a high-pressure study on monoclinic fergusonite-type YbNbO4. Synchrotron powder x-ray diffraction experiments and density-functional theory simulations have been performed. We found a gradual increase of symmetry under compression, with calculations predicting a second-order monoclinic-tetragonal transition at 15 GPa. However, experiments provided evidence of a transition at 11.6 GPa to a triclinic structure, described by space groupP1¯. The appearance of the triclinic phase, which according to calculations is dynamically unstable under hydrostatic conditions, seems to be related to the presence of non-hydrostatic stresses. The triclinic high-pressure phase remains stable up to 31.9 GPa and the phase transition is not reversible. We have determined the pressure dependence of unit-cell parameters of both phases and calculated their room-temperature equation of state. For the fergusonite-phase we have also obtained the isothermal compressibility tensor. In addition to the high-pressure studies, we report ambient-pressure Raman and infrared spectroscopy measurements which have been compared with density-functional theory calculations.
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- A B Garg
- High Pressure and Synchrotron Radiation Physics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- Departamento de Física Aplicada-ICMUV, Universidad de Valencia, Dr. Moliner 50, Burjassot, 46100 Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Física Aplicada-ICMUV, Universidad de Valencia, Dr. Moliner 50, Burjassot, 46100 Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Física, Instituto de Materiales y Nanotecnología, Universidad de La Laguna, La Laguna 38205, Tenerife, Spain
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- Departamento de Física, Instituto de Materiales y Nanotecnología, Universidad de La Laguna, La Laguna 38205, Tenerife, Spain
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Cho Y, Tachibana S, Lam K, Arita Y, Khosrowjerdi S, Zhang O, Liang A, Li R, Andreyev A, Kralli A, Murphy AN, Ross RS. Correction: Perm1 promotes cardiomyocyte mitochondrial biogenesis and protects against hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced damage in mice. J Biol Chem 2021; 297:101121. [PMID: 34464737 PMCID: PMC8408517 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2021.101121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Cho Y, Tachibana S, Lam K, Arita Y, Khosrowjerdi S, Zhang O, Liang A, Li R, Andreyev A, Murphy AN, Ross RS. Perm1 promotes cardiomyocyte mitochondrial biogenesis and protects against hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced damage in mice. J Biol Chem 2021; 297:100825. [PMID: 34029594 PMCID: PMC8214196 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2021.100825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Normal contractile function of the heart depends on a constant and reliable production of ATP by cardiomyocytes. Dysregulation of cardiac energy metabolism can result in immature heart development and disrupt the ability of the adult myocardium to adapt to stress, potentially leading to heart failure. Further, restoration of abnormal mitochondrial function can have beneficial effects on cardiac dysfunction. Previously, we identified a novel protein termed Perm1 (PGC-1 and estrogen-related receptor (ERR)-induced regulator, muscle 1) that is enriched in skeletal and cardiac-muscle mitochondria and transcriptionally regulated by PGC-1 (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1) and ERR. The role of Perm1 in the heart is poorly understood and is studied here. We utilized cell culture, mouse models, and human tissue, to study its expression and transcriptional control, as well as its role in transcription of other factors. Critically, we tested Perm1's role in cardiomyocyte mitochondrial function and its ability to protect myocytes from stress-induced damage. Our studies show that Perm1 expression increases throughout mouse cardiogenesis, demonstrate that Perm1 interacts with PGC-1α and enhances activation of PGC-1 and ERR, increases mitochondrial DNA copy number, and augments oxidative capacity in cultured neonatal mouse cardiomyocytes. Moreover, we found that Perm1 reduced cellular damage produced as a result of hypoxia and reoxygenation-induced stress and mitigated cell death of cardiomyocytes. Taken together, our results show that Perm1 promotes mitochondrial biogenesis in mouse cardiomyocytes. Future studies can assess the potential of Perm1 to be used as a novel therapeutic to restore cardiac dysfunction induced by ischemic injury.
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- Yoshitake Cho
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA; Department of Medicine/Cardiology, Veterans Administration Healthcare, San Diego, California, USA.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA; Department of Medicine/Cardiology, Veterans Administration Healthcare, San Diego, California, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA; Department of Medicine/Cardiology, Veterans Administration Healthcare, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA; Department of Medicine/Cardiology, Veterans Administration Healthcare, San Diego, California, USA
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Wang R, Ye G, Zhou W, Jiang F, Wu Y, Hou J, Li D, Wu J, Chang Y, Liang A, Xu J, Du Y. High-quality freestanding flexible poly(5-(2,3-dihydrothieno[3,4- b
][1,4]dioxin-5-yl)-1 H
-indole) film: Electrosyntheses, characterization, and optical properties. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- R. Wang
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coatings; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang 330013 China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coatings; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang 330013 China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coatings; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang 330013 China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coatings; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang 330013 China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coatings; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang 330013 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Marine Corrosion and Protection; Luoyang Ship Material Research Institute; Qingdao 266101 China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coatings; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang 330013 China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coatings; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang 330013 China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coatings; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang 330013 China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coatings; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang 330013 China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coatings; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang 330013 China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science; Soochow University; Suzhou 215123 China
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Wang X, Liang A. A rational design to enhance the resistance of Escherichia coli phytase AppA to trypsin. N Biotechnol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nbt.2018.05.876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Zhou X, Pan C, Liang A, Wang L, Wan T, Yang G, Gao C, Wong WY. Enhanced figure of merit of poly(9,9-di- n
-octylfluorene-alt-benzothiadiazole) and SWCNT thermoelectric composites by doping with FeCl 3. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- X. Zhou
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hung Hom Hong Kong
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Shindo A, Maki T, Egawa N, Liang A, Itoh K, Lo E, Arai K, Tomimoto H. Pentraxin 3 supports blood-brain barrier integrity after ischemic stroke. J Neurol Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2017.08.2807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Stover Fiscalini A, Theiner S, Kaplan C, Sarrafan S, Sawyer S, Liang A, Rosenberg-Wohl S, Gordon D, Frick M, Borowsky A, Anton-Culver H, Naeim A, LaCroix A, Cink T, Esserman L, van 't Veer L. Abstract P5-02-03: Evaluating the feasibility of a web-based preference-tolerant randomized trial of risk-based vs. annual breast cancer screening: WISDOM study pilot. Cancer Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs16-p5-02-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: The WISDOM Study (Women Informed to Screen Depending on Measures of risk) aims to examine the effectiveness of personalized breast cancer screening and to bring objective recommendations to the current mammography screening debate. The WISDOM Study is a 100,000 woman randomized trial with a preference-tolerant design that will determine if risk-based screening (RBS) vs. annual screening, is as safe, less morbid, enables prevention and is preferred by women. A pilot was conducted to test the logistics of online participation and examine the acceptance of the study design and approach.
Methods: Women were recruited from the UCSF site of the Athena Breast Health Network, a clinical care-research cohort of 110,000 women from the 5 University of California Medical Centers and Sanford Health. The pilot recruited women via email who were 40 -74 years of age with no history of breast cancer and a normal mammogram in the past year. Those interested visited the WISDOM Study website (wisdomstudy.org), signed up, elected randomization or self-selection, provided electronic consent using DocuSign (eConsent), and completed genetic testing (RBS arm). The Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) model (standard risk factors, ethnicity, and breast density) in addition to genetic testing (9 genes and 75 SNPs) was used to calculate breast cancer risks that informed the start and frequency of screening for women in the RBS arm. BCSC was also used in the annual screening arm but did not inform mammography screening recommendations. The pilot used a mixed method approach (using enrollment data, Exit Survey data, individual interviews and focus groups) to assess enrollment preferences, randomization acceptance and overall study workflow.
Results: The online electronic enrollment process and patient engagement portal was successfully implemented. In total, 639 women were invited, 235 registered (34%), and 171 (27%) consented to the pilot. Of these, 74% (127) elected to be randomized, and 26% chose to self-assign (66% chose annual screening (29)). Mean age was 56 years and the ethnic breakdown of the cohort was: 79% White, 10% Asian, 7% Latino, 3% Black, 1% other. 92% of those in the risk-based arm of the study completed genetic testing and were given results; only one genetic mutation was identified and occurred in CHEK2. Within the RBS arm (78), mammography recommendations were: 61% no further mammography until the age of 50, 22% biennial, 11% annual, and 6% every 6 month alternating MRI and mammogram. Exit Survey data illuminated confusion in study arm names (risk-based vs. annual), randomization acceptance (74%), annual arm preference in the self-selection group (66%), eConsent satisfaction (90%), enrollment process ease of use (88%), and website content, navigation and appearance satisfaction (66%). The pilot concluded in May 2016 to allow for refinements prior to the full trial.
Conclusion: Our pilot demonstrates that the majority of women are willing to be randomized and participate in an online screening study to answer the important question on optimal breast cancer screening. The pilot study results will inform implementation of the 100,000 women WISDOM Study which launches in fall of 2016.
Citation Format: Stover Fiscalini A, Theiner S, Kaplan C, Sarrafan S, Sawyer S, Liang A, Rosenberg-Wohl S, Gordon D, Frick M, Borowsky A, Anton-Culver H, Naeim A, LaCroix A, Cink T, Collaboration Athena Breast Health Network and Advocate Partners, Esserman L, van 't Veer L. Evaluating the feasibility of a web-based preference-tolerant randomized trial of risk-based vs. annual breast cancer screening: WISDOM study pilot [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2016 Dec 6-10; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2017;77(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P5-02-03.
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- A Stover Fiscalini
- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA; University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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Antonuk L, El-Mohri Y, Zhao Q, Liang A, Koniczek M. TH-EF-BRB-03: Enhancement of Image Contrast Along the Beam's-Eye-View (BEV) Direction Through Development of Imagers Based On Segmented Scintillators and Photon-Counting Arrays. Med Phys 2015. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4926301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Li H, Yang F, Wang Z, Fu Q, Liang A. MicroRNA-21 promotes osteogenic differentiation by targeting small mothers against decapentaplegic 7. Mol Med Rep 2015; 12:1561-7. [PMID: 25815684 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2015.3497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2014] [Accepted: 02/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Previous studies have suggested that microRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) may positively or negatively control osteogenic differentiation and mineralization by targeting negative regulators of osteogenesis or important osteogenic factors. miR-21 is important in osteoblast differentiation and Smad7 is a critical regulator of osteogenic differentiation, which inhibits proliferation, differentiation and mineralization in mouse osteoblast cells. However, the association between Smad7 and miR-21 remain to be elucidated. In the present study, miR-21 was found to promote the level of osteogenic differentiation and increase matrix mineralization in MC3T3-E1 cells. Furthermore, Smad7 was identified as a direct target of miR-21 in the MC3T3-E1 cells. The overexpression of miR-21 affected the protein levels of SMAD7, but not the mRNA levels, which suggested that miR-21 regulates the levels of SMAD7 by inhibiting translation, rather than by promoting mRNA decay. Forced expression of miR-21 promoted osteogenic differentiation and mineralization, while inhibition of miR-21 suppressed these processes. The present study also identified for the first time, to the best of our knowledge, the promotion of osteogenic differentiation and mineralization by miR-21, by repressing the expression of Smad7.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Central Hospital of Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110024, P.R. China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Central Hospital of Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110024, P.R. China
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Li H, Wang Z, Yang F, Liang A. Characterization of Induced Membrane Permeability During Bone Repair. J BIOMATER TISS ENG 2015. [DOI: 10.1166/jbt.2015.1303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Zhao ZH, Lin LE, Liang A, Li HQ, Zhu Y. UNC5H4-induced apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer is not dependent on p53 status only. Oncol Lett 2013; 6:1363-1369. [PMID: 24179525 PMCID: PMC3813763 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2013.1571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2013] [Accepted: 08/06/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the expression profile and prognostic significance of uncoordinated 5 homolog 4 (UNC5H4) in patients with lung cancer and to evaluate whether UNC5H4 expression may serve as an index for radiosensitivity. UNC5H4 and p53 expression levels were detected by immunohistochemistry, apoptosis was determined by a terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling assay and caspase 3 activation was determined by western blotting. The results showed that UNC5H4 expression was largely located in the membrane of the normal bronchial epithelium, but absent in the membranous regions or ectopic cytoplasm of 80/130 (61.5%) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tissue samples. Abnormal UNC5H4 expression was demonstrated to correlate with the degree of differentiation (P=0.015), TNM staging (P=0.037). Cytoplasmic UNC5H4 expression was shown to correlate negatively with p53 mutant type (mt) expression (r=−0.270; P=0.002) and positively with the apoptotic index (r=0.254; P=0.004). The statistical analyses indicated that the prognosis of patients with normal UNC5H4 expression was improved compared with that of patients with abnormal UNC5H4 expression, however, no significant difference was identified (P=0.125). Exposure of NSCLC tissue samples to X-radiation increased UNC5H4 expression and caspase 3 activity significantly, irrespective of p53 mutation status. In conclusion, these results indicate that X-rays induce apoptosis via the p53 pathway, and when this pathway is compromised, an additional pathway is utilized.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, P.R. China
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Elsaid KA, Ferreira L, Truong T, Liang A, Machan J, D’Souza GG. Pharmaceutical nanocarrier association with chondrocytes and cartilage explants: influence of surface modification and extracellular matrix depletion. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2013. [PMID: 23186944 PMCID: PMC3556184 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2012.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate cartilage diffusion and isolated chondrocyte association of micelles and liposomes and to determine the effect of cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) surface functionalization and extracellular matrix depletion on chondrocyte association and cartilage diffusion, respectively. METHODS Rhodamine-labeled micelles and liposomes were incubated with bovine chondrocytes and cell-associated fluorescence was quantified using flow cytometry. Rhodamine-labeled CPP-modified micelles and liposomes were incubated with chondrocytes and cell-associated fluorescence was compared to unmodified nanocarriers. Rhodamine-labeled micelles and liposomes were incubated with bovine cartilage explants for 1, 2 and 4 h and cartilage-associated fluorescence was compared across groups. Cartilage explants were treated with interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1α) or with 0.25% trypsin. Rhodamine-labeled micelles and liposomes were incubated with control, IL-1 and trypsin-treated explants and cartilage-associated fluorescence was compared across groups. RESULTS Chondrocyte-associated fluorescence following treatment with micelles was significantly higher (P < 0.001) than fluorescence in the cells treated with liposomes while there was no difference between cell-associated fluorescence in the liposomes-treated and untreated controls. CPP-modified nanocarriers exhibited a significant increase in chondrocyte association compared to unmodified nanocarriers (P < 0.001). Micelles exhibited a time and concentration-dependent diffusion in cartilage explants while liposomes showed no diffusion. Following IL-1 and trypsin treatments, micelle diffusion in articular cartilage was significantly higher (P < 0.001) than their diffusion in untreated explants. CONCLUSION Micelles exhibit superior association with isolated chondrocytes compared to liposomes. Surface modification with a CPP enhances chondrocyte association of both nanocarriers. 15 nm diameter micelles are better than 138 nm diameter liposomes in penetrating articular cartilage and extracellular matrix depletion enhances micelle penetration.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA 02115
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA 02115
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA 02115
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA 02115
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- Biostatistics Research, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI 02903
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA 02115
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Ahmad S, Xiao Y, Han L, Hua H, Riaz H, Liang A, Yang LG. Isolation, Identification and Enrichment of Type A Spermatogonia from the Testis of Chinese Cross-Bred Buffaloes (Swamp × River). Reprod Domest Anim 2012; 48:373-81. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2012.02159.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Du K, Peng Y, Zhang L, Liang A, Huang D. Expression of the stem cell marker nestin in pre/hypertrophic chondrocytes in osteochondroma. J Int Med Res 2011; 39:348-57. [PMID: 21672338 DOI: 10.1177/147323001103900202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The pathogenesis of osteochondroma, the most common benign bone tumour, is not fully known. To date, regulation of nestin protein levels in osteochondromas and normal growth plates has not been reported. This study used immunohistochemical analysis to detect nestin protein levels in 48 osteochondromas and 13 normal growth plates (eight fetal and five postnatal). Nestin protein was mainly restricted to prehypertrophic and hypertrophic chondrocytes in osteochondroma. Nestin levels were significantly higher in osteochondromas in adolescents (age range 4 - 18 years, n = 32) than in osteochondromas in young adults (age range 20 - 28 years, n = 11), and significantly higher in osteochondromas in young adults than in those in older adults (age range 40 - 77 years; n = 5). Nestin protein was not present in normal growth plates. The presence of nestin protein parallels the biological behaviour of osteochondromas and is restricted to prehypertrophic and hypertrophic chondrocytes, indicating that these nestin-positive cells may be central to osteochondroma development.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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El-Mohri Y, Liang A, Koniczek M, Antonuk L, Zhao Q, Jiang H. SU-D-301-01: Performance Limits of Large Area Poly-Si X-Ray Imagers Employing In-Pixel Amplification. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3611543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Cryogenic cluster beam experiments have provided crucial insights into the evolution of the metallic state from the atom to the bulk. Surprisingly, one of the most fundamental metallic properties, the ability of a metal to efficiently screen electric fields, is still poorly understood in small clusters. Theory has predicted that many small Na clusters are unable to screen charge inhomogeneities and thus have permanent dipole moments. High precision electric deflection experiments on cryogenically cooled Na(N) (N<200) clusters show that the electric dipole moments are at least an order of magnitude smaller than predicted, and are consistent with zero, as expected for a metal. The polarizabilities of Na clusters also show metal sphere behavior, with fine size oscillations caused by the shell structure.
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- School of Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, USA
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Zhou B, Qie M, Wang Y, Yan L, Zhang Z, Liang A, Wang T, Wang X, Song Y, Zhang L. Relationship between NFKB1 -94 insertion/deletion ATTG polymorphism and susceptibility of cervical squamous cell carcinoma risk. Ann Oncol 2009; 21:506-511. [PMID: 19892748 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdp507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A very high expression of nuclear factor-kappa B protein (nuclear p50, encoded by NFKB1) in high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion and invasive cancers has been observed. The aim of this study was to determine whether the functional NFKB1 -94 insertion/deletion ATTG polymorphism (rs28362491) is associated with cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS PCR-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis method was used to genotype the NFKB1 -94 insertion/deletion ATTG polymorphism in 233 women with CSCC and 365 ethnicity-matched healthy control women. The genotyping method was confirmed by the DNA sequencing analysis. RESULTS The frequency of ATTG(2)/ATTG(2) genotype and ATTG(2) allele in the CSCC patients was significantly higher than that of controls, indicating that the -94 insertion/deletion ATTG polymorphism in NFKB1 promoter was associated with CSCC [P = 0.001, odds ratio (OR) = 2.560, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.459-4.492 and P = 0.001, OR = 1.493, 95% CI 1.168-1.908, respectively]. Results of stratified analyses revealed that this polymorphism is associated with younger age (< or =35 years) and positive parametrial invasion but not with tumor differentiation, high clinical stage or lymph node status. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that the functional NFKB1 -94 insertion/deletion ATTG polymorphism is associated with CSCC, especially with younger age (< or =35 years) and positive parametrial invasion of CSCC patients.
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- Laboratory of Molecular Translational Medicine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital
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- Department of Immunology, West China School of Preclinical and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital
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- Laboratory of Molecular Translational Medicine
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- Laboratory of Molecular Translational Medicine
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- Laboratory of Molecular Translational Medicine
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- Laboratory of Molecular Translational Medicine.
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Kaneko I, Han L, Liu T, Li J, Zhao Y, Li C, Yi Y, Liang A, Hayamizu K. A 13-week subchronic oral toxicity study of L-serine in rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2009; 47:2356-60. [PMID: 19559067 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2009.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2009] [Revised: 06/15/2009] [Accepted: 06/18/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A subchronic oral toxicity study was conducted to evaluate the safety of L-serine in Sprague-Dawley rats. The test article was administered once daily by gavage in male and female rats at dose levels of 0, 500, 1500, and 3000 mg/kg body weight/day for 13 weeks. Daily clinical signs, body weight, and food consumption were not affected by ingestion of the test article. There were no treatment-related adverse effects on urinalysis, hematology, serum biochemistry, organ weights, gross and histopathological examination. It was concluded that the no-observed-effect level (NOEL) for L-serine was 3000 mg/kg bw/day for both genders.
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- FANCL Research Institute, Yokohama, Japan.
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Liang A, DeLozier D, Smith J. When Food Kills: BSE, E. coli, and Disaster Science. Am J Epidemiol 2004. [DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwh156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Wu Q, Tran K, Liang A, Wu F, Ye B, Wang Y, Vergona R, Morser J, Eitzman D, Zhao Z. Development of small molecule compounds that inhibit PAI-1 activity in vitroand in vivo. J Thromb Haemost 2003. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2003.tb05827.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Liang A. Gene therapy: legal and ethical issues for pregnant women. Clevel State Law Rev 2003; 47:61-85. [PMID: 12449974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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- University of Maryland School of Law, USA
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Zhang S, Zhou W, Ding Y, He X, Zhang H, An J, Gao F, Heckmann K, Liang A, Rao Z. Preliminary X-ray crystallographic analysis of ciliate Euplotes octocarinatus release factor eRF1a. Protein Pept Lett 2002; 9:81-5. [PMID: 12141928 DOI: 10.2174/0929866023408977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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eRF1a, one of the class-I release factors from ciliate Euplotes octocarinatus, has been crystallized by the vapor-diffusion method using polyethylene glycol 4000 as the precipitant at pH 7.5. The crystal belongs to space group P2(1) and the unit-cell parameters are a=90.4, b=107.9, c=114.8A, beta=94.2 degrees. There appear to be four eRF1a molecules in the asymmetric unit.
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- The Institute of Biotechnology, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, China
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Tan M, Liang A, Brünen-Nieweler C, Heckmann K. Programmed translational frameshifting is likely required for expressions of genes encoding putative nuclear protein kinases of the ciliate Euplotes octocarinatus. J Eukaryot Microbiol 2001; 48:575-82. [PMID: 11596922 DOI: 10.1111/j.1550-7408.2001.tb00193.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Three macronuclear genes encoding putative nuclear protein kinases of the ciliate Euplotes octocarinatus syngen 1 were isolated and sequenced. All three deduced gene products share significant properties with a group of recently identified nuclear serine/threonine protein kinases named Ndr. The three predicted proteins contain the twelve conserved catalytic subdomains of protein kinases and 22 near universally-conserved amino acids residues that are characteristic of serine/threonine protein kinases. In addition, there is an approximately 30 amino acid-peptide insertion between subdomains VII and VIII that contains a potential nuclear localization signal. Sequence analysis suggests that expression of the Eondr2 gene requires a + 1 programmed translational frameshift for its translation. Comparison of the deduced EoNdr2 with other known Ndr protein kinases implies that a + 1 ribosomal frameshift occurs at the motif AAATAA.
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- Institut für Allgemeine Zoologie und Genetik, Universität Münster, Germany.
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Liang A, Brünen-Nieweler C, Muramatsu T, Kuchino Y, Beier H, Heckmann K. The ciliate Euplotes octocarinatus expresses two polypeptide release factors of the type eRF1. Gene 2001; 262:161-8. [PMID: 11179680 DOI: 10.1016/s0378-1119(00)00538-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Amplification of macronuclear DNA of the ciliate Euplotes octocarinatus revealed the presence of two genes encoding putative polypeptide release factors (RFs) of the codon specific class-I type. They are named eRF1a and eRF1b, respectively. cDNA amplification revealed that both eRF1 genes are expressed. Determination of their copy numbers showed that they are similarly amplified to a level of about 27,000. The deduced protein sequences of the two genes are 57 and 58% identical with human eRF1 and 79% identical to each other. The gene encoding eRF1b possesses three in-frame UGA codons. This codon is known to encode cysteine in Euplotes; only UAA and UAG are used as stop codons in this organism. The primary structure of the two release factors is analyzed and compared with the primary structure of other eukaryotic release factors including the one of Tetrahymena thermophila which uses only UGA as a stop codon. eRF1a and eRF1b of Euplotes as well as eRF1 of Tetrahymena differ from human eRF1 and other class-I release factors of eukaryotes in a domain recently proposed to be responsible for codon recognition. Based on the changes which we observe in this region and the differential use of the stop codons in these two ciliates we predict the amino acids participating in stop codon recognition in eRF1 release factors.
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- A Liang
- Laboratory of Biotechnology, University, Shanxi, China
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Ye Q, Gu L, Zhao J, Liang A, Ye Y. [The study on hereditary polymorphism of thiopurine S-methyltransferasein Chinese Han population of Shanghai area]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Yi Chuan Xue Za Zhi 2000; 17:421-3. [PMID: 11110981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To gain an insight into the hereditary polymorphism of thiopurine methyltransferase(TPMT) activity in Chinese Han population of Shanghai. METHODS The present authors measured the erythrocyte TPMT activity in 320 healthy Chinese volunteers and 51 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL) by means of radiochemical assay. RESULTS The TPMT activity levels ranged from 4. 32 to 32.33 U/ml pRBCs, with a mean value of (16.64+/-4.50) U/ml pRBCs, male (16.78+/-4.96) U/ml pRBCs, female (16.52+/-4.44) U/ml pRBCs. Eight point one percent of the sample had low activity. The TPMT activity levels for subjects who were <12 years, 13-18 years, 19-45 years and >45 years old were (16.52+/-4.31) U/ml pRBCs, (16. 71+/-4.24) U/ml pRBCs, (16.28+/-5.21) U/ml pRBCs and (17.11+/-3.98) U/ml pRBCs, respectively; the TPMT activity levels for healthy volunteers and patients with ALL were (16.65+/-4.72) U/ml pRBCs and (16.52+/-4.47) U/ml pRBCs, respectively. CONCLUSION There were no differences of TPMT activity in gender, age, and between healthy volunteers and patients with ALL.
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology, Xinhua Hospital/Shanghai Childrenns Medical Center, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai, 200092 P.R.China.
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Xue J, Zhao H, An Y, Liang A, Zhao C. [Expression of substance P receptor mRNA in nasal mucosa of rat in allergic rhinitis model]. Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi 2000; 35:247-50. [PMID: 12768696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study the expression of substance P receptor messenger RNA (SP-R mRNA) in nasal mucosa in allergic rhinitis (AR) rat model. METHODS Twenty Wistar rats free of disease were randomly divided into two groups. AR model rats were established through repeated intraperitoneal shot of ovalbumin (OV) and consequently confirmed by local challenge with OV. SP-R mRNA in nasal mucosa, obtained from two groups, were used to do reverse transcriptive polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Southern blot. beta-actin was used as a standard control through out the whole process. RESULTS The results showed definitely that there were positive expression of SP-R mRNA in normal nasal mucosa. This expressions increased significantly (P < 0.05) during nasal allergy. CONCLUSION Increased expression SP-R mRNA in nasal mucosa in AR model might play roles in the development of AR.
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- J Xue
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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Arnaiz DO, Zhao Z, Liang A, Trinh L, Witlow M, Koovakkat SK, Shaw KJ. Design, synthesis, and in vitro biological activity of indole-based factor Xa inhibitors. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2000; 10:957-61. [PMID: 10853668 DOI: 10.1016/s0960-894x(00)00138-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A series of indole and carbazole based inhibitors of factor Xa (FXa) has been investigated. The most potent compound inhibits FXa with a Ki of 0.2 nM and has 900- and 750-fold selectivity over thrombin and trypsin, respectively.
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- D O Arnaiz
- Discovery Research, Berlex Biosciences, Richmond, CA 94804, USA.
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Zhao Z, Arnaiz DO, Griedel B, Sakata S, Dallas JL, Whitlow M, Trinh L, Post J, Liang A, Morrissey MM, Shaw KJ. Design, synthesis, and in vitro biological activity of benzimidazole based factor Xa inhibitors. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2000; 10:963-6. [PMID: 10853669 DOI: 10.1016/s0960-894x(00)00139-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Inhibitors based on the benzimidazole scaffold showed subnanomolar potency against Factor Xa with 500-1000-fold selectivity against thrombin and 50-100-fold selectivity against trypsin. The 2-substituent on the benzimidazole ring had a strong impact on the FXa inhibitory activity. Crystallography studies suggest that the 2-substituent may have a conformational effect favoring the extended binding conformation.
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- Z Zhao
- Discovery Research, Berlex Biosciences, Richmond, CA 94804-0099, USA.
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Guilford WJ, Shaw KJ, Dallas JL, Koovakkat S, Lee W, Liang A, Light DR, McCarrick MA, Whitlow M, Ye B, Morrissey MM. Synthesis, characterization, and structure-activity relationships of amidine-substituted (bis)benzylidene-cycloketone olefin isomers as potent and selective factor Xa inhibitors. J Med Chem 1999; 42:5415-25. [PMID: 10639283 DOI: 10.1021/jm990456v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Factor Xa (FXa) is a trypsin-like serine protease that plays a key role in blood coagulation linking the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways to the final common pathway of the coagulation cascade. During our initial studies, we observed facile photochemical conversion of the known FXa/tPA inhibitor, BABCH ¿(E,E)-2, 7-bis(4-amidinobenzylidene)cycloheptan-1-one, 1a, to the corresponding (Z,Z) olefin isomer, 1c (FXa K(i) = 0.66 nM), which was over 25,000 times more potent than the corresponding (E,E) isomer (1a, FXa K(i) = 17 000 nM). In order to determine the scope of this observation, we expanded on our initial investigation through the preparation of the olefin isomers in a homologous series of cycloalkanone rings, 4-substituted cyclohexanone analogues, and modified amidine derivatives. In most cases the order of potency of the olefin isomers was (Z,Z) > (E,Z) > (E,E) with the cycloheptanone analogue (1c) showing the most potent factor Xa inhibitory activity. In addition, we found that selectivity versus thrombin (FIIa) can be dramatically improved by the addition of a carboxylic acid group to the cycloalkanone ring as seen with 8c (FXa K(i) = 6.9 nM, FIIa K(i) > 50,000 nM). Compounds with one or both of the amidine groups substituted with N-alkyl substituents or replaced with amide groups led to a significant loss of activity. In this report we have demonstrated the importance of the two amidine groups, the cycloheptanone ring, and the (Z,Z) olefin configuration for maximum inhibition of FXa within the BABCH template. The results from this study provided the foundation for the discovery of potent, selective, and orally active FXa inhibitors.
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- W J Guilford
- Discovery Research, Berlex Biosciences, 15049 San Pablo Avenue, P.O. Box 4099, Richmond, California 94804-0099, USA
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Degradable biomaterials to be used as scaffolds for tissue repair will ideally be able to support new blood vessel growth. The present study evaluated the adherence of human dermal microvascular endothelial cells (HMECs) to an acellular resorbable scaffold material derived from the small intestinal submucosa (SIS). HMECs were exposed to hydrated and dehydrated forms of SIS and to plastic surfaces coated with one of four different known components of the SIS extracellular matrix: collagen Type I, collagen Type IV, fibronectin, and laminin. Results showed that adherence of HMECs to hydrated SIS was greater than to any of the other tested surfaces (P < 0.05). Exposure of HMECs to either soluble collagen Type IV or soluble fibronectin prior to exposure of these cells to hydrated SIS showed only partial inhibition of HMEC attachment. We conclude that HMECs find hydrated SIS to be a suitable substrate for adherence and that dehydration of SIS adversely affects the ability of HMECs to adhere in vitro. The cause of HMEC adherence to SIS appears to be a combination of both its composition and architecture.
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- S Badylak
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47097-1296, USA
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Liang A, Xue B, Wang J, Hao J, Yang H, Yi H. [A study on hemostatic and immunological actions of fresh and dry Dihuang]. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 1999; 24:663-6, 702. [PMID: 12212085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the difference between fresh and dry Dihuang (Radix Rehmanniae) in hemostatic and immunological actions. METHODS The hemostatic action was assessed in aspirin-treated mice; immunological action was assessed by phagocytosis of macrophages in dexamethasone-treated mice; and Con A-induced mitogenesis and LPS-induced alkaline phosphatase activity of splenocytes were determined in thyroxin-treated mice. RESULT The blood clotting in mice induced by aspirin was inhibited by oral administrations of juice decoction of fresh Dihuang or decoction of dry Dihuang alike. The action of fresh Dihuang juice was stronger than that of dry Dihuang decoction. Oral administrarion of fresh Dihuang juice or decoction for 10 days enhanced LPS-induced alkaline phosphatase activity of splenocytes in thyroxin-treated mice. The juice also enhanced Con A-induced splenocyte mitogenesis. The action of dry Dihuang decoction was weaker than that of fresh juice in increasing LPS-induced alkaline phosphatase activity. CONCLUSION It is recommended to follow the tradition of using fresh Dihuang juice or decoction to treat some diseases such as hemorrhagenic troubles.
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- A Liang
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700
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Ye Z, Sun A, Li C, Xue B, Liang A, Wang J, Wang Z, Tong Y, Feng H. [Synergistic interaction between Ys-96, a bisbenzylisoquinoline compound derived from Stephania tetrandra, and adriamycin or vincristine against human cancer cell lines in vitro]. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 1999; 24:556-9, 576. [PMID: 12205903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study in vitro the anticancer interaction between Ys-96, a bisbenzylisoquinoline compound derived from Stephania tetrandra, and adriamycin or vincristine against human cancer cell lines. METHOD Using human breast cancer cell MCF-7 and its adriamycin-resistant cell line MCF-7/Adr, and human nasopharyngeal cancer cell KB and its vincristine-resistant cell line KBv200 in an in vitro system, anticancer interaction between Ys-96 and adriamycin or vincristine was evaluated with a method reported by Berenbaum. RESULT The SFIC values (sum of fractional inhibitory concentration) of the combinations with 3 different ratios between Ys-96 and adriamycin or vincristine were markedly less than 1.0, and the shapes of all the isobologram curves were concave. CONCLUSION The synergistic interaction between Ys-96 and adriamycin or vincristine against the above human cancer cell lines was positively observed in vitro.
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- Z Ye
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700
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Whitlow M, Arnaiz DO, Buckman BO, Davey DD, Griedel B, Guilford WJ, Koovakkat SK, Liang A, Mohan R, Phillips GB, Seto M, Shaw KJ, Xu W, Zhao Z, Light DR, Morrissey MM. Crystallographic analysis of potent and selective factor Xa inhibitors complexed to bovine trypsin. Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr 1999; 55:1395-404. [PMID: 10417407 DOI: 10.1107/s0907444999007350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Factor Xa is a serine protease which activates thrombin (factor IIa) and plays a key regulatory role in the blood-coagulation cascade. Factor Xa is, therefore, an important target for the design of anti-thrombotics. Both factor Xa and thrombin share sequence and structural homology with trypsin. As part of a factor Xa inhibitor-design program, a number of factor Xa inhibitors were crystallographically studied complexed to bovine trypsin. The structures of one diaryl benzimidazole, one diaryl carbazole and three diaryloxypyridines are described. All five compounds bind to trypsin in an extended conformation, with an amidinoaryl group in the S1 pocket and a second basic/hydrophobic moiety bound in the S4 pocket. These binding modes all bear a resemblance to the reported binding mode of DX-9065a in bovine trypsin and human factor Xa.
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- M Whitlow
- Berlex Biosciences, 15049 San Pablo Avenue, PO Box 4099, Richmond, California 94804, USA.
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Phillips G, Davey DD, Eagen KA, Koovakkat SK, Liang A, Ng HP, Pinkerton M, Trinh L, Whitlow M, Beatty AM, Morrissey MM. Design, synthesis, and activity of 2,6-diphenoxypyridine-derived factor Xa inhibitors. J Med Chem 1999; 42:1749-56. [PMID: 10346927 DOI: 10.1021/jm980667k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A novel series of 2,6-diphenoxypyridines has been designed to inhibit factor Xa, a serine protease strategically located in the coagulation cascade. The evolution from the photochemically unstable bisamidine (Z,Z)-BABCH to potent bisamidine compounds with a pyridine heterocycle as the core scaffold has been achieved. The most potent compound in the series, 6h, has a Ki for human factor Xa of 12 nM. The selectivity of 6h against bovine trypsin and human thrombin was greater than 90- and 1000-fold, respectively. Two proposed modes of binding of 6h to factor Xa are made based on the crystal structures of 6h by itself and of 6h bound to bovine trypsin.
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- G Phillips
- Discovery Research, Berlex Biosciences, 15049 San Pablo Avenue, P.O. Box 4099, Richmond, California 94804-0099, USA
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A quick and sensitive method has been developed and validated for the determination of tungsten in bulk drug substance and intermediates using either Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES) or Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Sample preparation is by direct dissolution with a 80:20 (v/v) concentrated nitric acid:deionized water mixture and avoids labor intensive and potentially hazardous digestion techniques. Excellent agreement was found between ICP-AES and ICP-MS results and between Merck results and Microwave Induced Plasma Mass Spectrometry (MIP-MS) results provided by an independent raw material vendor.
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- T Wang
- Analytical Research Department, Merck Research Laboratories, Rahway, NJ 07065-0900, USA
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Phillips GB, Buckman BO, Davey DD, Eagen KA, Guilford WJ, Hinchman J, Ho E, Koovakkat S, Liang A, Light DR, Mohan R, Ng HP, Post JM, Shaw KJ, Smith D, Subramanyam B, Sullivan ME, Trinh L, Vergona R, Walters J, White K, Whitlow M, Wu S, Xu W, Morrissey MM. Discovery of N-[2-[5-[Amino(imino)methyl]-2-hydroxyphenoxy]-3, 5-difluoro-6-[3-(4, 5-dihydro-1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)phenoxy]pyridin-4-yl]-N-methylgl y cine (ZK-807834): a potent, selective, and orally active inhibitor of the blood coagulation enzyme factor Xa. J Med Chem 1998; 41:3557-62. [PMID: 9733480 DOI: 10.1021/jm980280h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- G B Phillips
- Discovery Research, Berlex Biosciences, 15049 San Pablo Avenue, P.O. Box 4099, Richmond, California 94804-0099, USA
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Shaw KJ, Guilford WJ, Dallas JL, Koovakkaat SK, McCarrick MA, Liang A, Light DR, Morrissey MM. (Z,Z)-2,7-Bis(4-amidinobenzylidene)cycloheptan-1-one: identification of a highly active inhibitor of blood coagulation factor Xa. J Med Chem 1998; 41:3551-6. [PMID: 9733479 DOI: 10.1021/jm980281+] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- K J Shaw
- Discovery Research, Berlex Biosciences, 15049 San Pablo Avenue, P.O. Box 4099, Richmond, California 94804-0099, USA
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Buckman BO, Mohan R, Koovakkat S, Liang A, Trinh L, Morrissey MM. Design, synthesis, and biological activity of novel purine and bicyclic pyrimidine factor Xa inhibitors. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 1998; 8:2235-40. [PMID: 9873520 DOI: 10.1016/s0960-894x(98)00386-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The synthesis of amidinoaryloxy 9-benzyl-8-methyl-9H-purine, 7,8-dihydropteridine-6(5H)-one and 5,7-dihydropyrimido[4,5-b][1,4]oxazine-6-one inhibitors of Factor Xa is described. These compounds show nanomolar potency against FXa and maintain high selectivity over thrombin and trypsin.
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Mohan R, Yun W, Buckman BO, Liang A, Trinh L, Morrissey MM. Solid-phase synthesis of N-substituted amidinophenoxy pyridines as factor XA inhibitors. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 1998; 8:1877-82. [PMID: 9873451 DOI: 10.1016/s0960-894x(98)00333-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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An arylamidine linker has been employed for the solid-phase synthesis of N-substituted amidinoaryloxypyridine analogs 2 via nucleophilic substitution on a fluoropyridyl template. Two novel N-substituted amidinoaryloxypyridine derivatives 2a and 2b were discovered via this approach.
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- R Mohan
- Pharmaceuticals Discovery, Berlex Biosciences, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
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Ye Z, Sun A, Li C, Xue B, Wang Z, Tong Y, Feng H, Liang A, Wang J, Yang Q. [Reversal effect of Ys-96, a bisbenzylisoquinoline, on adriamycin or vincristine resistance in human cancer cells in vitro]. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 1998; 23:427-8, inside back cover. [PMID: 11601355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Reversal effect of Ys-96, a bisbenzylisoquinoline, on the resistance of human cancer cells to adriamycin or vincristine was studied in vitro. METHOD In an in vitro culture system of human cancer cells MCF-7 and its adriamycin-resistant line MCF-7/Ad or KB and its vincristine-resistant line KBv200, the sensitivity(IC50) of the resistant cell lines to adriamycin or vincristine was evaluated with a MTT assay. RESULT IC50 value of adriamycin or vincristine in combination with Ys-96 at a concentration of 1.00 mumol/L against MCF-7/Ad or KBv200 was found to be close to that of adriamycin alone or vincristine alone against the sensitive cell line MCF-7 or KB. CONCLUSION The drug resistance of MCF-7/Ad or KBv200 could be essentially reversed by Ys-96 at a concentration of 1.00 mumol/L.
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- Z Ye
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700
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Ohno N, Takada K, Kurasawa T, Liang A, Yadomae T. Detoxification of lipopolysaccharide by lysozyme. Prog Clin Biol Res 1998; 397:179-90. [PMID: 9575558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- N Ohno
- School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy & Life Science, Japan
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Liang A, Guo L. [Advances of research on the action of purinergic drugs and hereditary polymorphism of thiopurine methyltransferase]. Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 1998; 19:110-2. [PMID: 10921112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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