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Lu SY, Yoon S, Yee WQ, Heng Wen Ngiam N, Ng KYY, Low LL. Experiences of a Community-Based Digital Intervention Among Older People Living in a Low-Income Neighborhood: Qualitative Study. JMIR Aging 2024; 7:e52292. [PMID: 38662423 DOI: 10.2196/52292] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Older adults worldwide experienced heightened risks of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and poor mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this period, digital technology emerged as a means to mitigate social isolation and enhance social connectedness among older adults. However, older adults' behaviors and attitudes toward the adoption and use of digital technology are heterogeneous and shaped by factors such as age, income, and education. Few empirical studies have examined how older adults experiencing social and economic disadvantages perceive the learning of digital tools. OBJECTIVE This study aims to examine the motivations, experiences, and perceptions toward a community-based digital intervention among older adults residing in public rental flats in a low-income neighborhood. Specifically, we explored how their attitudes and behaviors toward learning the use of smartphones are shaped by their experiences related to age and socioeconomic challenges. METHODS This study adopted a qualitative methodology. Between December 2020 and March 2021, we conducted semistructured in-depth interviews with 19 participants aged ≥60 years who had completed the community-based digital intervention. We asked participants questions about the challenges encountered amid the pandemic, their perceived benefits of and difficulties with smartphone use, and their experiences with participating in the intervention. All interviews were audio recorded and analyzed using a reflexive thematic approach. RESULTS Although older learners stated varying levels of motivation to learn, most expressed ambivalence about the perceived utility and relevance of the smartphone to their current needs and priorities. While participants valued the social interaction with volunteers and the personalized learning model of the digital intervention, they also articulated barriers such as age-related cognitive and physical limitations and language and illiteracy that hindered their sustained use of these digital devices. Most importantly, the internalization of ageist stereotypes of being less worthy learners and the perception of smartphone use as being in the realm of the privileged other further reduced self-efficacy and interest in learning. CONCLUSIONS To improve learning and sustained use of smartphones for older adults with low income, it is essential to explore avenues that render digital tools pertinent to their daily lives, such as creating opportunities for social connections and relationship building. Future studies should investigate the relationships between older adults' social, economic, and health marginality and their ability to access digital technologies. We recommend that the design and implementation of digital interventions should prioritize catering to the needs and preferences of various segments of older adults, while working to bridge rather than perpetuate the digital divide.
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- Si Yinn Lu
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Center for Population Health Research and Implementation, SingHealth, Regional Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Population Health and Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Population Health and Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Internal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- TriGen Ltd, Singapore, Singapore
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- Population Health and Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- TriGen Ltd, Singapore, Singapore
- Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Center for Population Health Research and Implementation, SingHealth, Regional Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- Population Health and Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- SingHealth Duke-NUS Family Medicine Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Maulod A, Lee JML, Lu SY, Cheng GHL, Chan A, Thang LL, Malhotra R. Mismatch Between Older Persons' Generative Concern and Internalized Generative Capacities: Leveraging on Generative Ambivalence to Enhance Intergenerational Cohesion. J Aging Soc Policy 2023:1-25. [PMID: 38149690 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2023.2297606] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
Abstract
Studies have shown how generativity, the concern for establishing and guiding the next generation and safeguarding its wellbeing, functions as an intergenerational conduit, bridging the developmental stages of older individuals with those younger. Yet, applications of generativity, as a means to bridge generational gaps within rapid social change, remain underexplored in the intergenerational field. Using Singapore as a case study, and through focus group discussions with 103 older persons, this paper examines how older Singaporeans express their generative concern and internalize their generative capacities across different social settings and rapid socioeconomic transformation. Mismatch between older Singaporeans' generative concern and capacity contributes to ambivalence - mixed feelings about guiding younger generations - which emerges out of older Singaporeans' struggles with cultural change prompted by economic progress, as well as concerns about their place and value in a technologically advanced global city-state. The concept of generative ambivalence can add value to policy perspectives on intergenerational cohesion, as it considers people's attempts to forge commonalities and mutual reciprocity despite differences (e.g. gender, age, race, skills), as well as highlights intergenerational complexities beyond superficial binaries. Policies aimed at bringing generations together must be intentional in creating opportunity structures that go beyond categorical differences, where multiple generations can thrive interdependently.
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- Ad Maulod
- Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Former researcher, Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Social and Behavioral Health Sciences Division, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Former researcher, Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Program in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Japanese Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Program in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Zhu LJ, Zhu J, Lu SY, Wang J, Sun FF, Huang JT, Que Y, Huang H, Huang HQ, Zhen ZZ, Sun XF, Zhang YZ. [Clinical characteristics and prognosis of pediatric relapsed/refractory anaplastic large cell lymphoma]. Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2023; 44:854-856. [PMID: 38049339 PMCID: PMC10694085 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2023.10.011] [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] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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- L J Zhu
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, National Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Prevention and Treatment in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China Department of Oncology, the First People's Hospital of Yu Lin, Yulin 537000, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, National Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Prevention and Treatment in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, National Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Prevention and Treatment in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, National Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Prevention and Treatment in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, National Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Prevention and Treatment in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, National Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Prevention and Treatment in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, National Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Prevention and Treatment in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, National Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Prevention and Treatment in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, National Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Prevention and Treatment in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, National Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Prevention and Treatment in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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Lee KH, Low LL, Lu SY, Lee CE. Implementation of social prescribing: lessons learnt from contextualising an intervention in a community hospital in Singapore. Lancet Reg Health West Pac 2023; 35:100561. [PMID: 37424685 PMCID: PMC10326684 DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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The need to develop holistic public health approaches that go beyond treating the biological causes of ill health, to addressing the social determinants of health, have been highlighted in the global health agenda. Social prescribing, where care professionals link individuals to community resources that tackle social needs have gained increasing traction worldwide. In Singapore, SingHealth Community Hospitals introduced social prescribing in July 2019 to manage the complex health and social needs of the aging populace. Faced with the paucity of evidence on the effectiveness of social prescribing and its implementation, implementers had to contextualise the theory of social prescribing to patients' needs and setting of practice. Using an iterative approach, the implementation team constantly reviewed and adapted practices, work processes and outcome measurement tools based on data and stakeholder feedback to address implementation challenges. As social prescribing continues to scale in Singapore and take root in the Western Pacific region, agile implementation and continued evaluation of programmes to build an evidence pool will help to guide best practices. The aim of this paper is to review the implementation of a social prescribing programme from the exploratory phase to full implementation, and draw lessons learned in the process.
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- Kheng Hock Lee
- Office of Community Engagement and Education, SingHealth Community Hospitals, Singapore
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- Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation, SingHealth, Regional Health System, Singapore
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- Research and Translational Innovation Office, SingHealth Community Hospitals, Singapore
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Lu SY, Tang CL. [Research progress in stent associated respiratory tract infection]. Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi 2023; 46:507-511. [PMID: 37147815 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20221213-00970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Airway stents are commonly used to treat patients with central airway obstruction, but several complications have been identified, including mucus plugging, granulation tissue, stent migration, and infection. Stent associated respiratory tract infection (SARTI) has often been neglected by the practicing clinicians. Therefore, we reviewed the available current literatures on the diagnosis and management of stent associated respiratory tract infection.
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- S Y Lu
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, ShenZhen 518172, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou 510163, China
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Liu J, Wang J, Zhu J, Zhang Y, Lu SY, Sun FF, Huang JT, Wu YP, Cai FY, Cai RQ, Zhen ZZ, Sun XF, Zhang YZ. [Clinical analysis of 11 cases of high-grade B-cell lymphoma in children]. Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2023; 44:151-153. [PMID: 36948871 PMCID: PMC10033267 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2023.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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- J Liu
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China Department of Pediatric Oncology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510700, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pathology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510700, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510700, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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Ngiam NHW, Yee WQ, Teo N, Yow KS, Soundararajan A, Lim JX, Lim HA, Tey A, Tang KWA, Tham CYX, Tan JPY, Lu SY, Yoon S, Ng KYY, Low LL. Building Digital Literacy in Older Adults of Low Socioeconomic Status in Singapore (Project Wire Up): Nonrandomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e40341. [PMID: 36459398 DOI: 10.2196/40341] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In a rapidly digitalizing world, the inability of older adults to leverage digital technology has been associated with weaker social connections and poorer health outcomes. Despite the widespread digital adoption in Singapore, older adults, especially those of lower socioeconomic status (SES), still face difficulties in adopting information and communications technology and are typically digitally excluded. OBJECTIVE We aimed to examine the impact of the volunteer-led, one-on-one, and home-based digital literacy program on digital literacy and health-related outcomes such as self-reported loneliness, social connectedness, quality of life, and well-being for older adults of low SES. METHODS A nonrandomized controlled study was carried out in Singapore between July 2020 and November 2021 involving 138 digitally excluded community-dwelling older adults aged ≥55 years and of lower SES. Older adults awaiting participation in the program served as controls. Older adults under the intervention were equipped with a smartphone and cellular data, underwent fortnightly to monthly digital literacy training with volunteers to learn digital skills, and digitally connected to their existing social networks. Primary outcome was the improvement in self-reported digital literacy. Secondary outcomes included improvements in University of California, Los Angeles 3-item loneliness scale, Lubben Social Network Scale-6, EQ-5D-3L and EQ visual analogue scale scores, and Personal Wellbeing Score. RESULTS There were significant improvements in digital literacy scores in the intervention group as compared to controls (mean difference 2.28, 95% CI 1.37-3.20; P<.001). Through multiple linear regression analyses, this difference in digital literacy scores remained independently associated with group membership after adjusting for differences in baseline scores, age, gender, education, living arrangement, housing type, and baseline social connectivity and loneliness status. There was no statistically significant difference in University of California, Los Angeles 3-item loneliness scale, Lubben Social Network Scale-6, Personal Wellbeing Score, or EQ-5D Utility and visual analogue scale score. CONCLUSIONS This study adds to the growing research on digital inclusion by showing that a volunteer-led, one-on-one, and home-based digital literacy program contributed to increase digital literacy in older adults of low SES. Future studies should look into developing more older adult-friendly digital spaces and technology design to encourage continued digital adoption in older adults and, eventually, impact health-related outcomes.
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- Nerice Heng Wen Ngiam
- TriGen - Trigenerational Homecare, Singapore, Singapore.,Population Health and Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Internal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Population Health and Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Population Health and Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- TriGen - Trigenerational Homecare, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Internal Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- TriGen - Trigenerational Homecare, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Family Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- TriGen - Trigenerational Homecare, Singapore, Singapore.,Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- TriGen - Trigenerational Homecare, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Psychiatry, National Healthcare Group, Singapore, Singapore.,Medical Education Office, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- TriGen - Trigenerational Homecare, Singapore, Singapore.,Population Health and Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- TriGen - Trigenerational Homecare, Singapore, Singapore.,Population Health and Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Psychiatry, National Healthcare Group, Singapore, Singapore
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- TriGen - Trigenerational Homecare, Singapore, Singapore.,Medical Social Services, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Population Health and Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research and Translational Innovation Office, SingHealth Community Hospitals, Singapore, Singapore
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- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.,Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation, SingHealth Regional Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- TriGen - Trigenerational Homecare, Singapore, Singapore.,Population Health and Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Population Health and Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation, SingHealth Regional Health System, Singapore, Singapore.,SingHealth Duke-NUS Department of Family Medicine, Singapore, Singapore.,Outram Community Hospital, SingHealth Community Hospitals, Singapore, Singapore
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Zhen ZZ, Liu JC, Zhou L, Xu Z, Zhang ZC, Sun FF, Lu SY, Zhu J, Wang J, Huang JT, Sun XF. [Treatment outcome of 100 patients with hepatoblastoma based on a new risk stratification]. Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi 2021; 43:228-232. [PMID: 33601490 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112152-20190603-00347] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To provide the risk stratification method of hepatoblastoma (HB) suitable for implementation in China and explore the new treatment method for high-risk HB patients. Methods: A total of 100 cases of children and adolescents under 18 years old with newly diagnosed HB in Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center and Sun Yat-sen University First Affiliated Hospital from September 2014 to September 2018 were included. According to the clinical stage, AFP level, pathological subtype and other factors, patients were stratified into four groups: extremely low-, low-, intermediate- and high-risk. The patients at very low risk were treated with surgery only and followed-up. The patients at very low risk were treated with C5V(Cisplatin+ 5-Fluroracil+ Vincristine) regimen for 4 courses. The patients at intermediate risk were treated with C5VD(Cisplatin+ 5-Fluroracil+ Vincristine+ Doxorubicin)regimen before and after surgery for 6-8 courses. The patients at high risk were treated with C5VD and IIV (ifoshamide+ irinotecan+ vincristine) alternately before and after surgery for 8 courses. Results: One hundred patients were stratified into extremely low-risk, low-risk, medium-risk and high-risk groups for 2, 10, 51 and 37 cases, respectively. Eighty three cases had evaluable lesions before chemotherapy. Among them, 65 patients achieved partial remission, stable disease and progressive disease were observed in 10, and 8 cases, respectively, with a response rate of 78.3%. During a median follow-up of 20 months, 30 patients experienced tumor relapse or progression, and 27 of them died. The 2-years progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) rates were 69.2% and 72.0%, respectively. The 2-years PFS rates of patients with extremely low risk, low risk, medium risk and high risk were 100%, 88.9%, 75.3% and 43.2%, respectively. The 2-years OS rates were 100%, 100%, 81.0% and 44.8%, respectively. Conclusions: The novel HB risk classification is simple and feasible. With active comprehensive treatment, patients at extremely low-, low- and medium-risk have excellent outcomes. The survival rate of high-risk HB patients remains to be improved, and new treatment strategies need to be explored.
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- Z Z Zhen
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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Malhotra R, Maulod A, Lee JML, Cheng GHL, Lu SY, Thang LL, Chan AWM. Development of Scales for Generative Concern and Generative Acts Among Older Singaporeans. Innov Aging 2020. [PMCID: PMC7743282 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2954] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Generativity (concern in establishing and guiding the next generation) at older ages is increasingly relevant with population ageing and realization of older people as a resource for younger generations. Generativity encompasses two aspects, concern (attitudes/motivations for generativity) and acts (activities to enact/achieve generativity). Existing scales for generative concern and acts pertain to Western populations, limiting their valid measurement in Asian populations. We conducted 12 focus group discussions with 103 older adults in Singapore, to inform a conceptual model of generativity. A striking finding was the family-centric focus of generativity. It led to the development of content-validated scales for generative concern (38-items; e.g. I am concerned that younger people are too pampered) and generative acts (56-items; e.g. In past 3 months, how many times did you teach younger people right from wrong), in English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Future work will establish their structural, convergent/divergent and predictive validity, and reliability.
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York, United States
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Wu B, Wang J, Zhu J, Zhen ZZ, Lu SY, Sun FF, Huang JT, Sun XF. [A single-center retrospective analysis of 85 children and adolescents with limited-stage Hodgkin lymphoma]. Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2020; 41:649-654. [PMID: 32942818 PMCID: PMC7525178 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2020.08.006] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To summarize the efficiency and long-term outcomes of limited-stage Hodgkin lymphoma in children and adolescents with ABVD therapy and determined whether omitting radiotherapy for a low-risk patient enabled the achievement of complete response (CR) after chemotherapy. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data from 13 y (2004-2016) from patients aged ≤18 y with limited-stage HL admitted to the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center. Patients received treatment with ABVD chemotherapy alone or ABVD chemotherapy followed by low-dose involved field radiotherapy. Results: Total 85 subjects were eligible for study inclusion; the median age was 12 (3-18) y; 66 (77.6%) were men, 80 (94.1%) had stage-II disease, 56 (65.9%) were at low-risk, and the median follow-up duration was 72 (8-196) months; 12 relapsed, 2 had secondary neoplasm, and 2 died. The 5-year event free survival (EFS) was (85.6±3.8) %, and the overall survival (OS) was 100%. The 5-year EFS and OS was (89.1±4.2) % and 100%, respectively, for the low-risk cohort and (79.3±7.5) % and 100%, respectively for the intermediate-risk cohort. Among the 39 low-risk patients who achieved CR after chemotherapy, 15 received treatment with chemotherapy followed by LD-IFRT. In the exploratory subset analysis, the low-risk cohort who achieved CR after chemotherapy, the 5-year EFS for comparing ABVD alone with chemotherapy followed by LD-IFRT was (87.0±7.0) % versus 100% (P=0.506) , and the OS was 100% for both the groups. Conclusions: Our retrospective analysis showed excellent survival of limited-stage HL patients with ABVD therapy. For patients who achieving CR after chemotherapy with low-risk HL, received chemotherapy followed by LD-IFRT does not improve 5-year OS and EFS. The use of risk- and response-based stratification may facilitate the development of effective and less toxic protocols.
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- B Wu
- State Key Laboratory Department of Oncology in South China, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China; Department of Hematology and Oncology, Wuhan Children's Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan 430016, China
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- State Key Laboratory Department of Oncology in South China, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory Department of Oncology in South China, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory Department of Oncology in South China, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory Department of Oncology in South China, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory Department of Oncology in South China, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory Department of Oncology in South China, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory Department of Oncology in South China, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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Yang KB, Sun XF, Zhen ZZ, Lu SY, Zhu J, Sun FF, Wang J, Huang JT, Chen RR, Ye LT, Liu Y, You ZY. [Impact of intensified maintenance therapy on the prognosis of children and adolescents with advanced lymphoblastic lymphoma]. Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2019; 38:778-783. [PMID: 29081195 PMCID: PMC7348356 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2017.09.009] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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目的 探讨增加维持治疗强度对Ⅲ期和Ⅳ期儿童青少年淋巴母细胞淋巴瘤(Lymphoblastic lymphoma, LBL)患者预后的影响。 方法 回顾性分析接受BFM-NHL-90/-95方案治疗且未做纵隔和中枢预防性放疗的Ⅲ期和Ⅳ期儿童青少年LBL患者的治疗结果。研究分组:1998年至2005年收治的患者于维持治疗阶段,在口服巯基嘌呤和甲氨蝶呤的基础上,定期采用“足叶乙甙+阿糖胞苷”和大剂量甲氨蝶呤交替进行化疗,为强化维持治疗组;其余为非强化维持治疗组。 结果 187例LBL患者纳入研究,其中强化维持治疗组52例,非强化维持治疗组135例,两组患者的性别、年龄、免疫分型、临床分期、危险度分层、受累部位的差异均无统计学意义(P值均>0.05);中位随访48(0.5~221)个月,两组患者的5年无事件生存(EFS)率分别为(76.9±5.8)%和(77.9±4.3)%(χ2=0.249,P=0.617),5年总生存(OS)率分别为(78.8±5.7)%和(79.8±4.1)%(χ2=0.353,P=0.552),差异均无统计学意义;亚组分析结果显示,两组患者在不同临床分期(Ⅲ/Ⅳ期)、免疫分型(T/B-LBL)和危险分层(中/高危)中的EFS、OS率差异均无统计学意义(P值均>0.05)。维持治疗期间,强化维持治疗组和非强化维持治疗组患者Ⅲ、Ⅳ级骨髓抑制发生率分别为55.8%和18.5%(χ2=25.363,P<0.05)。 结论 提高维持治疗强度并未提高Ⅲ期和Ⅳ期儿童青少年LBL患者的长期生存且可增加骨髓抑制等治疗相关不良反应。
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- K B Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China; Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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Liu J, Jia JS, Gong LZ, Lu SY, Zhu HH, Huang XJ, Jiang H. [Efficacy and safety of decitabine in combination with G-CSF, low-dose cytarabine and aclarubicin in MDS-EB and AML-MRC]. Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2018; 39:734-738. [PMID: 30369183 PMCID: PMC7342258 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2018.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of decitabine in combination with lower-dose CAG regimen (G-CSF, cytarabine and aclarubicin; D-CAG regimen) in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes with excess blasts (MDS-EB) and acute myeloid leukemia with myelodysplasia-related changes (AML-MRC), compared to standard CAG regimen. Methods: A total of 42 patients with newly diagnosed MDS-EB and AML-MRC from May 2011 to March 2017 were included in the retrospective study. 21 cases were initially treated with G-CSF for priming, in combination with cytarabine of 10 mg/m(2) q12h for 14 days and aclarubicin of 20 mg/d for 4 days (CAG regimen) and the other 21 cases were initially treated with decitabine of 20 mg/m(2) for 5 days and lower-dose CAG regimen (cytarabine of 10 mg/m(2) q12h for 7 days, aclarubicin of 10 mg/d for 4 days, and G-CSF for priming (D-CAG regimen). After two cycles of induction chemotherapy, the patients who obtained complete remission(CR) received consolidation chemotherapy or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Results: Among a total of 42 patients, the median age was 52.5 years (18-65 years) and 64.3% of them were male. Baseline characteristics of patients between D-CAG group and CAG group showed no significant differences. The CR for patients in D-CAG group was 81.0% (17/21), compared to 52.4% (11/21) in CAG group after 2 cycles of therapy (χ(2)=3.857, P=0.050). The overall response rate (ORR) for patients in D-CAG group and CAG group was 85.7% (18/21) and 76.2% (15/21) respectively, without significant difference (χ(2)=1.273, P=0.259). By December 2017, the median follow-up of D-CAG group and CAG group was 13(6-32) months and 15(2-36) months respectively. Finally, 10 patients in D-CAG group and 7 patients in CAG group received HSCT respectively. Except patients receiving HSCT, the median leukemia-free survival (LFS) time for patients in D-CAG group and CAG group was 18.0 (95%CI 6.6-29.4) months and 11.0 (95%CI 0-23.9) months respectively. Probabilities of 12 months LFS for D-CAG group and CAG group were (63.6±14.5)% and (50.0±13.4)% respectively, without difference (χ(2)=0.049, P=0.824). Except patients receiving HSCT, there were 2 deaths in D-CAG group and 7 deaths in CAG group respectively. The cumulative probabilities of 12 months OS for non-HSCT patients in D-CAG group and CAG group were (90.9±8.7)% and (61.5±13.5)% respectively, without significant difference (χ(2)=1.840, P=0.175). The incidences of side effects between D-CAG group and CAG group did not show significant differences (P=0.479), and the main side effects included cytopenias, pneumonia, infections of skin and soft tissues, neutropenic patients with fever, liver dysfunction. Conclusion: The decitabine in combination with lower-dose CAG regimen improved CR for patients with MDS-EB and AML-MRC, and was a promising choice.
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- Institute of Hematology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China
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Qiu L, Wang DC, Xu T, Cheng XQ, Sun Q, Hu YY, Liu HC, Lu SY, Yang GH, Wang ZJ. [Influence of gender, age and season on thyroid hormone reference interval]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2018; 98:1582-1587. [PMID: 29886649 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0376-2491.2018.20.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: Using clinical "big data" , to investigate the factors that affect the levels of thyroid hormones, and to explore the partitioning criteria for reference intervals (RI) of these hormones. Methods: An observation study was conducted. Information of 107 107 individuals undergoing routine physical examination in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from September 1(st,) 2013 to August 31(st,) 2016 was collected, thyroid hormone of these subjects were detected. To explore the test results distribution and differences of TSH, FT4 and FT3 by gender and age; according to the seasonal division standard of China Meteorological Administration, the study period was divided into four seasons, and the seasonal fluctuation on TSH was analyzed.To define the appropriate partition by gender, age and season according to significant difference analysis. Results: In male and female, the distributions of TSH were 1.779(0.578-4.758), 2.023(0.420-5.343)mU/L, respectively, and the level of TSH in female was higher than in male (Z=-37.600, P<0.001). The distributions of FT4 were 0.127(0.098-0.162), 0.117(0.091-0.151) μg/L, the distributions of FT3 were 3.33(2.47-3.74), 3.01(2.35-3.57)ng/L. And the level of FT4, FT3 in female were significantly lower than in male (Z=-94.000, -154.600, all P<0.001). Furthermore, males were divided into two groups by 65 years old and female were divided by 50 years old, respectively, and the distributions of TSH in male and female of older group were 1.818(0.528-5.240), 2.111(0.348-5.735)mU/L, in younger group were 1.778(0.582-4.696), 1.991(0.427-5.316)mU/L. The level of TSH in older group was significantly higher than in younger group (Z=-2.269, -10.400, all P<0.05), and the distribution of TSH in older group was much wider than in younger. The distribution of whole in spring, summer and autumn was 1.869( 0.510-5.042)mU/L, in winter was 1.978(0.527-5.250) mU/L, and the difference between them had statistical significance (Z=-15.000, P<0.001). Conclusions: Gender and age significantly affect the serum levels of TSH, FT4, and FT3, the distribution of TSH in female and elder group are wider than in male, and that of FT4, FT3 are lower.Seasons significantly affect the serum TSH level, the peak value is observed in winter. There are obviously differences between "rough" RIs and manufacture recommended RIs. Each laboratory should establish reference intervals for thyroid hormones on the premise of appropriate grouping.
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- L Qiu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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Meng XY, Li YS, Zhou Y, Sun Y, Qiao B, Si CC, Hu P, Lu SY, Ren HL, Liu ZS, Qiu HJ, Liu JQ. An improved RT-IPCR for detection of pyrene and related polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Biosens Bioelectron 2015; 78:194-199. [PMID: 26609944 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2015.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2015] [Revised: 11/09/2015] [Accepted: 11/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous homogeneous chemicals which are well known by carcinogens, mutagens and endocrine disorder. Here, an improved real-time immuno-PCR (RT-IPCR) was developed for detection of pyrene and its homologs in water samples. The PAHs in sample compete with pyrene-modified DNA to bind with monoclonal antibody (McAb) coated on PCR plate. The reporter DNA was exponentially amplified by real-time PCR instrument using Fast Start universal SYBR Green Master (ROX) kit. Only two reaction steps were needed to accomplish the detection. The assay had a good linear range from 5 pmol L(-1) to 5 nmol L(-1) with a detection limit of 3.5 pmol L(-1). For application assay, the average recoveries from tap water, lake water and mineral water were 98.4%, 98.2% and 99.7%, respectively which showed a good correlation (R(2)=0.9906) with those from GC-MS. The results indicated that the improved RT-IPCR seems to be a potential method for simple and ultrasensitive detection of pyrene and some homologues in environment water samples.
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- X Y Meng
- Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonoses/College of Veterinary Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonoses/College of Veterinary Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonoses/College of Veterinary Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonoses/College of Veterinary Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China; Biological Engineering Department, Jilin Business and Technology College, Changchun 130507, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonoses/College of Veterinary Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonoses/College of Veterinary Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonoses/College of Veterinary Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonoses/College of Veterinary Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonoses/College of Veterinary Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonoses/College of Veterinary Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150001, China
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- Production Quality Test Institute of Jilin Province, Changchun 130022, PR China
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Yang J, Li XD, Meng WJ, Lu SY, Chen T, Yan JH, Buekens A, Olie K. Reducing dioxin formation by adding hydrogen in simulated fly ash. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2015; 22:13077-13082. [PMID: 25925141 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-4335-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2014] [Accepted: 03/06/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In this study, simulated fly ash containing CuO/CuCl2 was heated at 350 °C in a flow of N2 and also in a nitrogen flow containing 10 vol% H2, to evaluate the influence of hydrogen adding on dioxin formation. The total polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/F) output derived from the CuO sample under N2 and 10 % H2 was 7.382 and 0.708 ng/g, respectively. As for CuCl2, it was 589 and 46.1 ng/g, respectively. The results show that the hydrogen adding has a good inhibition effect on PCDD/F formation; the inhibition rate was higher than 90 % for PCDD/Fs. HCl and NH3 were detected by Gasmet in the flue gas; the probable inhibition mechanism of hydrogen reaction was proposed, based on our measurements and others' researches.
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Zheda Road 38#, Hangzhou, China
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Li YS, Meng XY, Zhou Y, Zhang YY, Meng XM, Yang L, Hu P, Lu SY, Ren HL, Liu ZS, Wang XR. Magnetic bead and gold nanoparticle probes based immunoassay for β-casein detection in bovine milk samples. Biosens Bioelectron 2014; 66:559-64. [PMID: 25522084 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2014.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2014] [Revised: 11/27/2014] [Accepted: 12/08/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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In this work, a double-probe based immunoassay was developed for rapid and sensitive determination of β-casein in bovine milk samples. In the method, magnetic beads (MBs), employed as supports for the immobilization of anti-β-casein polyclonal antibody (PAb), were used as the capture probe. Colloidal gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), employed as a bridge for loading anti-β-casein monoclonal antibody (McAb) and horseradish peroxidase (HRP), were used as the amplification probe. The presence of β-casein causes the sandwich structures of MBs-PAb-β-casein-McAb-AuNPs through the interaction between β-casein and the anti-β-casein antibodies. The HRP, used as an enzymatic-amplified tracer, can catalytically oxidize the substrate 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB), generating optical signals that are proportional to the quantity of β-casein. The linear range of the immunoassay was from 6.5 to 1520ngmL(-1). The limit of detection (LOD) was 4.8ngmL(-1) which was 700 times lower than that of MBs-antibody-HRP based immunoassay and 6-7 times lower than that from the microplate-antibody-HRP based assay. The recoveries of β-casein from bovine milk samples were from 95.0% to 104.3% that had a good correlation coefficient (R(2)=0.9956) with those obtained by an official standard Kjeldahl method. For higher sensitivity, simple sample pretreatment and shorter time requirement of the antigen-antibody reaction, the developed immunoassay demonstrated the viability for detection of β-casein in bovine milk samples.
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- Y S Li
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Grain and Oil Food Processing Key Laboratory of Jilin Province, Jilin Business and Technology College, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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Li YS, Zhou Y, Meng XY, Zhang YY, Liu JQ, Zhang Y, Wang NN, Hu P, Lu SY, Ren HL, Liu ZS. Enzyme-antibody dual labeled gold nanoparticles probe for ultrasensitive detection of κ-casein in bovine milk samples. Biosens Bioelectron 2014; 61:241-4. [PMID: 24892786 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2014.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Accepted: 05/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A dual labeled probe was synthesized by coating gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with anti-κ-CN monoclonal antibody (McAb) and horseradish peroxidase (HRP) enzyme on their surface. The McAb was used as detector and HRP was used as label for signal amplification catalytically oxidize the substrate. AuNPs were used as bridges between the McAb and HRP. Based on the probe, an immunoassay was developed for ultrasensitive detection of κ-CN in bovine milk samples. The assay has a linear response range within 4.2-560 ng mL(-1). The limit of detection (LOD) was 4.2 ng mL(-1) which was 10 times lower than that of traditional McAb-HRP based ELISA. The recoveries of κ-CN from three brand bovine milk samples were from 95.8% to 111.0% that had a good correlation (R(2)=0.998) with those obtained by official standard Kjeldahl method. For higher sensitivity and as simple as the traditional ELISA, the developed immunoassay could provide an alternative approach for ultrasensitive detection of κ-CN in bovine milk sample.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Production Quality Test Institute of Jilin Province, Changchun 130022, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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Song F, Zhou Y, Li YS, Meng XM, Meng XY, Liu JQ, Lu SY, Ren HL, Hu P, Liu ZS, Zhang YY, Zhang JH. A rapid immunomagnetic beads-based immunoassay for the detection of β-casein in bovine milk. Food Chem 2014; 158:445-8. [PMID: 24731368 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.02.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2012] [Revised: 09/22/2013] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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An immunomagnetic beads-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (IMBs-ELISA) was developed for the detection of β-casein in bovine milk. Immunomagnetic beads (IMBs) were employed as the solid phase. The anti-β-casein monoclonal antibody (McAb) bound to IMBs was used as capture probe and an anti-β-casein polyclonal antibody (PcAb), labelled with horseradish peroxidase (HRP), was employed as detector probe. Three reaction and two washing steps were needed. Each reaction needed 10 min or less, which significantly shortened detection compared with classic sandwich ELISA. β-Casein in bovine milk was detected across a linear range (2-128 μg mL(-1)). Application results were in accordance with the Kjejdahl method, which suggests the IMBs-ELISA is rapid and reliable for the detection of β-casein in bovine milk.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Grain and Oil Food Processing Key Laboratory of Jilin Province, Jilin Business and Technology College, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Production Quality Test Institute of Jilin Province, Changchun 130022, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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Zhou Y, Li YS, Meng XY, Zhang YY, Yang L, Li ZH, Zhang JH, Wang XR, Liu JQ, Lu SY, Ren HL, Hu P, Liu ZS. Production of a monoclonal antibody and development of an immunoassay for detection of Cr(III) in water samples. Chemosphere 2013; 93:2467-2472. [PMID: 24103439 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.08.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2013] [Revised: 08/26/2013] [Accepted: 08/30/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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In this study we report the production of a monoclonal antibody (Mab) specific for Cr(III)-chelate and the development of a competitive immunoassay for detection of Cr(III) in water samples. In the assay, the complete antigen (Cr(III)-ITCBE-BSA) was used as coating antigen, and Cr(III)-ITCBE as competitor competes with coating antigen to bind with Mab. Using this approach, the spiked water samples with Cr(III) were detected. The linear range of the detection was 0.7-12.4 ng mL(-1). The limit of the detection (LOD) was 0.51 ng mL(-1). The spiked results were also confirmed by ICP-MS, which showed a good correlation (R(2)=0.997) between the two methods. The results indicated that the developed assay was reliable and suitable for the detection of Cr(III) in water samples.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis/College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China.
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Rezaei E, Farahani A, Buekens A, Chen T, Lu SY, Habibinejad M, Damercheli F, Andalib Moghadam SH, Gandomkar M, Bahmani A. Dioxins and furans releases in Iranian mineral industries. Chemosphere 2013; 91:838-843. [PMID: 23490183 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.01.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2012] [Revised: 12/20/2012] [Accepted: 01/16/2013] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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In this project, emissions of Poly-Chlorinated Dibenzo-p-Dioxins and Dibenzo-Furans (PCDD/Fs) were investigated and estimated for selected Iranian mining and ore processing industries, such as integrated iron & steel plant, primary production of aluminium and copper metal, and the production of cement. As a first step of this study the annual emission of PCDD/Fs was estimated at 120gTEQannum(-1) on the base of the UNEP standardised Toolkit for identification and quantification of dioxin and furan releases. Steel and cement were identified as major emission sources and earmarked for further scrutiny. For that reason, filter dust arising in these plants was sampled and analysed, as well as all raw materials employed. After extraction and clean-up according to standard methods, the resulting liquid samples were analysed and quantified by HRGC-HRMS. Complementary analyses using methods such as XRF, TGA/DTA were performed and the emission results statistically evaluated, in order to put PCDD/F emissions in perspective. It is concluded that the dioxins load of cement dust is unusually low, following the low carbon in raw materials, the use of natural gas as a fuel and the absence of waste incineration. Also the production of iron by direct reduction of ore is a low dioxins process; dioxin loads in dust are as usual - correlated with the presence of catalytic metals. Loss on ignition and chlorine are anti-correlated with the main earth elements and with sulphur oxides.
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- E Rezaei
- Department of Environment, Iran Mineral Processing Research Center, Karaj, Iran
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Lu SY, Nishio S, Tsukada K, Oguchi T, Kobayashi K, Abe S, Usami S. Factors that affect hearing level in individuals with the mitochondrial 1555A>G mutation. Clin Genet 2009; 75:480-4. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.2008.01138.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [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: 11/28/2022]
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Jin Y, Lu SY, Fresnoza A, Detillieux KA, Duckworth ML, Cattini PA. Differential placental hormone gene expression during pregnancy in a transgenic mouse containing the human growth hormone/chorionic somatomammotropin locus. Placenta 2009; 30:226-35. [PMID: 19168217 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2008.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2008] [Revised: 12/16/2008] [Accepted: 12/18/2008] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The human (h) growth hormone/chorionic somatomammotropin (GH/CS) gene locus presents a unique model to gain insight into the molecular mechanisms that have allowed a closely related family of genes to be expressed in two distinct cell lineages/tissues: pituitary somatotrophs and placental syncytiotrophoblasts. However, studies of external factors that regulate gene expression have been somewhat limited by (i) a lack of human cell lines expressing endogenous GH or CS appropriately; and (ii) the fact that the GH/CS locus is unique to primates and thus does not exist in rodents. In the current study, a transgenic (171 h GH/CS-TG) mouse was generated containing the intact hGH/CS gene cluster and hGH locus control region (LCR) in a 171-kilobase DNA fragment. Pituitary and placental-specific expression of hGH/CS RNA was detected at embryonic day (E) 18.5. Immunostaining of hGH was seen in somatotrophs of the anterior pituitary beginning in late gestation. The presence of hCS protein was detected in the placental labyrinth in trophoblasts functionally analogous to the syncytiotrophoblast of the chorionic villi. This pattern of gene expression is consistent with the presence of essential components of the hGH/CS LCR. Transcript levels for hCS-A, hCS-B and placental hGH-variant increased in 171 hGH/CS-TG placenta during gestation (E11.5-E18.5), as previously observed in human placental development. Throughout gestation, hCS-A RNA levels were proportionately higher, accounting for 91% of total CS RNA by E18.5, comparable to term human placenta. Finally, the previous correlation between the transcription factor AP-2alpha and hCS RNA expression observed in developing primary human cytotrophoblast cultures, was extended to pregnancy in the 171 hGH/CS-TG mouse. The 171 hGH/CS-TG mouse thus provides a model to investigate hGH/CS gene expression, including in pregnancy.
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- Y Jin
- Department of Physiology, University of Manitoba, 745 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3E 0J9
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Yan JH, Xu MX, Lu SY, Li XD, Chen T, Ni MJ, Dai HF, Cen KF. PCDD/F concentrations of agricultural soil in the vicinity of fluidized bed incinerators of co-firing MSW with coal in Hangzhou, China. J Hazard Mater 2008; 151:522-30. [PMID: 17640802 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2007.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2007] [Revised: 06/01/2007] [Accepted: 06/06/2007] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The concentrations of 17PCDD/F congeners as well as tetra- to octa-homologues were determined in 33 soil samples collected within a radius of 7 km from a municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration plant that is equipped with three fluidized bed incinerators (FBIs) of co-firing MSW with coal in Hangzhou, China. The total PCDD/F concentrations ranged from 0.39 to 5.04 pg I-TEQ g(-1) (54-285 pg g(-1)), with an average and a median value of 1.22 and 0.84 pg I-TEQ g(-1) (105 and 86 pg g(-1)), respectively. A systematic decrease of PCDD/F levels was observed with the increasing distances and with the decreasing downwind frequencies from the plant. The comparisons of homologue and congener patterns and multivariate analysis of soil and flue gas samples strongly indicated that most of the soil samples were influenced by the FBIs. Apart from the incineration plant, historical PCDD/F emissions of hazardous waste incinerator (HWI) and motor vehicles as well as the application of 1,3,5-trichloro-2-(4-nitrophenoxy) benzene (CNP) seemed to play an important role in soil samples adjacent to these potential sources.
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- J H Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Institute for Thermal Power Engineering of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Chen T, Yan JH, Lu SY, Li XD, Gu YL, Dai HF, Ni MJ, Cen KF. Characteristic of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans in fly ash from incinerators in china. J Hazard Mater 2008; 150:510-4. [PMID: 17574738 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2007.04.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2006] [Revised: 04/29/2007] [Accepted: 04/30/2007] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Fly ash from municipal solid waste (MSW), medical waste (MW) and electrical power plant (EPP) incinerators were analyzed for polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs). The study showed that the PCDD/F levels in fly ash were EPP<MSW<MW. The homologue profiles of PCDD/Fs in fly ash produced from waste incinerators were similar. However, the homologue profiles of PCDD/Fs in fly ash from electrostatic precipitator (ESP) of electrical power plant were different from that from waste incinerator. The strong correlation was found between the concentration of 2,3,4,7,8-PeCDF and the I-TEQ value of fly ash regardless of the different fly ashes sources.
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- T Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization (Zhejiang University), 310027 Zhejiang, PR China
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Lu SY, Chen T, Yan JH, Li XD, Ni YLMJ, Cen KF. Effects of calcium-based sorbents on PCDD/F formation from pentachlorophenol combustion process. J Hazard Mater 2007; 147:663-71. [PMID: 17574334 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2007.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2006] [Revised: 04/29/2007] [Accepted: 05/04/2007] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Calcium-based sorbents are widely employed to reduce the acidic gases emission from combustion processes, and also have effects on trace organic pollutants formation and emission. Batch experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of calcium-based sorbents on pentachlorophenol (PCP) forming PCDDs/Fs during high temperature combustion processes. The results indicated that highly chlorinated PCDD/F homologues were the predominant dioxin products from PCP thermo decomposition, and only minor increasing of PCDDs happened when Ca/Cl ratio was lower than 1, while a major jump occurred when Ca/Cl ratio increased from 1 to 2. The CaO addition clearly promoted the production of all chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins homologue and 4-7DFs homologue. Comparison of total PCDD/F emission and its I-TEQ for three different calcium-based sorbents addition (CaO, CaCO3, basic fly ash) indicated that CaO and fly ash containing CaO had almost the same promotion effects on PCDDs/Fs originated from PCP, while CaCO3 inhibit PCDD/F formation greatly with inhibition efficiency up to 70%. Such effects may be partly proved by the observed clearly different micro-surface structures of their reaction residues. The mechanism of CaO on condensation and dechlorination reactions for PCP forming PCDDs and acid-base interaction were proposed to speculate the promotion effects of CaO, and the reaction precedence was used to speculate the inhibition effects of CaCO3 on PCDDs/Fs originated from PCP. The results of the present paper might be useful for the industrial application of calcium-based sorbents to control PCDD/F emission.
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- S Y Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Institute for Thermal Power Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Zhejiang, PR China
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Yan JH, Peng Z, Lu SY, Li XD, Ni MJ, Cen KF, Dai HF. Degradation of PCDD/Fs by mechanochemical treatment of fly ash from medical waste incineration. J Hazard Mater 2007; 147:652-7. [PMID: 17499433 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2007.02.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [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] [Received: 09/04/2006] [Revised: 01/11/2007] [Accepted: 02/28/2007] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The potential of mechanochemical treatment (MC) to degrade PCDD/Fs contained in fly ash was tested via grounding with and without calcium oxide (CaO) under atmospheric pressure. Three types of fly ash collected from medical waste incineration were compared, originating either from rotary kiln fluidized bed multi-stage incinerator using activated carbon spray (FA1, FA2), or a simple stoker incinerator without activated carbon spray (FA3). In test I: CaO to FA1 mixed at ratio of 6-60% was milled at rotational speed of 350 rpm; in test II: FA2 and FA3 without CaO were milled at rotational speed of 400 rpm. The duration of the tests was 2h. The results from the present study indicate that (1) under two test conditions of with and without CaO, PCDD/Fs contained in real fly ash both can be degraded by mechanochemical treatment, (2) under condition of blending with CaO, the degradation efficiency of PCDD/Fs increased with increasing ratio of CaO, (3) the degradation efficiency of PCDD/Fs may increase with rotational speed increasing and (4) the destruction and dechlorination are major mechanism for PCDD/Fs degradation. These results show that mechanochemical treatment is a high potential technology for PCDD/Fs degradation in fly ash.
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- J H Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Institute for Thermal Power Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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Du EQ, Yan F, Jin WX, Lu N, Xiao HZ, Lu SY, Qi YP. P13 of Leucania separata multiple nuclear polyhedrosis virus affected the polyhedra and budded virions yields of AcMNPV. Virus Res 2007; 124:160-7. [PMID: 17141348 DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2006.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2006] [Revised: 10/30/2006] [Accepted: 10/30/2006] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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p13 gene was first described by our laboratory in Leucania separata multiple nuclear polyhedrovirus (Ls-p13, ORF114) back to 1995. However, the functions of Ls-P13 and its reported homologues remained unknown. In order to probe the function of Ls-P13, recombinant Autographa californica nucleopolyhedroviruses (rAcMNPVs) were constructed to express Ls-P13 in the Sf9 cells at early, late or early/late phase. Observations of microscope showed that the expression of Ls-P13 could decrease the yield of AcMNPV polyhedra in Sf9 cells, and early expressed Ls-P13 had stronger inhibition efficiency than that of the late expressed. Results of flow cytometry also indicated that Ls-P13 decreased the yield of AcMNPV polyhedra while increased those of budded virions (BVs) in Sf9 cells, but the efficacy was lost when its leucine zipper-like domain was mutated. Ls-P13 is a transmembrane protein, which was early located in the nucleus and late mainly in the cytoplasm membrane at 48 h. When its transmembrane domains were deleted, Ls-P13 distribution was dramatically diverted from cytoplasm membrane to nucleus, its corresponding efficacy on polyhedra yield was further increased while that on BVs was slightly weakened. Bioassay results indicated that Ls-P13 accelerated the larvae-killing rate. The mechanism might be that Ls-P13 increased BV yield.
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- E Q Du
- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P.R.China
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Miniaturization of PET radiosynthesis devices (micro-reactors or microfluidic systems) is an emerging area that has the potential to deliver many advantages, such as more efficient use of hot-cell space for production of multiple radiotracers; use of less non-radioactive precursor for saving precious material and a reduced separation challenge; highly controlled, reproducible and reliable radiotracer production; and cheap, interchangeable, disposable and quality-assured radiochemistry processors. Several 'proof of principle' examples along with basics of micro-reactor flow control, mixing principle and design, and device fabrication are discussed in this chapter.
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- S Y Lu
- PET Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Imaging Branch, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892-1003, USA.
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Yan JH, Chen T, Li XD, Zhang J, Lu SY, Ni MJ, Cen KF. Evaluation of PCDD/Fs emission from fluidized bed incinerators co-firing MSW with coal in China. J Hazard Mater 2006; 135:47-51. [PMID: 16442229 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2005.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2005] [Revised: 12/02/2005] [Accepted: 12/06/2005] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The levels and homologue profile of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) from stack gas of three typical fluidized bed incinerators co-firing municipal solid waste (MSW) with Chinese coal were measured. The PCDD/Fs emission was in the range of 0.0054-0.1961 ng I-TEQ/N m(3). Comparison of PCDD/Fs detection results by HRGC/HRMS and HRGC/LRMS suggested that it was feasible to detect fly ash with high PCDD/Fs concentration by HRGC/LRMS. Several factors on PCDD/Fs emission were discussed. The primary reason for the lower PCDD/Fs emission was the inhibition mechanism of relatively high sulfur in feeding coal on PCDD/Fs formation. The emission results also showed that there was no directly correlation between PCDD/Fs levels and CO, O(2) and HCl concentration in flue gas. It was estimated that about 0.1034 g I-TEQ was annually emitted to atmosphere from the tested three MSW incinerators (total daily treatment capacity is 800 tonnes MSW).
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- J H Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Institute for Thermal Power Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Zhejiang, PR China
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Wang SF, Che XM, Chen JC, Lu SY, Fan L, Wang R, Li GW. Treatment of Short Gut Syndrome With Early Living Related Small Bowel Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2005; 37:4461-3. [PMID: 16387145 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.10.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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AIM To investigate the results of treating short bowel syndrome with an early living related small bowel transplantation (SBT). METHODS A 17-year-old boy with a 20-cm-long residual intestine due to necrotic volvulus received an early living related SBT from his mother. Donor-specific blood transfusion was performed for 8 weeks before transplantation, each time for 50 mL every week. Cytomegalovirus status in both donor and recipient was negative. A 160-cm distal ileal segment was removed from the donor. The graft ilecolic artery and vein were anastomosed to the recipient's infrarenal aorta and caval vein. The proximal end of the graft was anastomosed end-to-end to the residual recipient jejunum; the distal anastomosis, between the distal end of the graft and transverse colon. An ileostomy was also performed. Immunosuppression, infection prophylaxis, and antithrombotic and nutrition support were given postoperatively. RESULTS The donor had an uneventful recovery. No technical complications were observed. The recipient was alive and well at 31 weeks after the operation. No graft rejection or infection was observed. He was off TPN 8 weeks after the operation and took low-fat food. The D-xylose test in the recipient was almost normal. CONCLUSIONS Early living related small intestine transplantation is a good treatment for short bowel syndrome.
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- S F Wang
- Department of General Surgery, First Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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Gong WM, Liu HY, Niu LW, Shi YY, Tang YJ, Teng MK, Wu JH, Liang DC, Wang DC, Wang JF, Ding JP, Hu HY, Huang QH, Zhang QH, Lu SY, An JL, Liang YH, Zheng XF, Gu XC, Su XD. Structural genomics efforts at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Peking University. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 4:137-9. [PMID: 14649298 DOI: 10.1023/a:1026152612590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 11/12/2022]
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Structural genomics efforts at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Peking University are reported in this article. The major targets for the structural genomics project are targeted proteins expressed in human hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells, proteins related to blood diseases and other human proteins. Up to now 328 target genes have been constructed in expression vectors. Among them, more than 50% genes have been expressed in Escherichia coli, approximately 25% of the resulting proteins are soluble, and 35 proteins have been purified. Crystallization, data collection and structure determination are continuing. Experiences accumulated during this initial stage are useful for designing and applying high-throughput approaches in structural genomics.
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- W M Gong
- Key Laboratory of Structural Biology of Chinese Academy of Science, School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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Lu SY, Zhu MZ, Wang DS, Chen SY, Zhang WD, Dong H, Yu J, Guo HT. Inhibition of the proliferation of smooth muscle cells from human coronary bypass vessels by vasonatrin peptide. Physiol Res 2004; 53:387-93. [PMID: 15311997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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Abnormal proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) is known to be a key event in the development of atherosclerosis and restenosis. The present study examined the effect of a novel synthetic natriuretic peptide, vasonatrin peptide (VNP), on norepinephrine (NE)-induced proliferation of VSMCs from coronary bypass vessels. Human VSMCs were isolated from an internal mammary artery (IMA) and saphenous vein (SV) by explant culture and stimulated with NE. MTT assay and [3H] thymidine-incorporation were undertaken to analyze cell proliferation and radioimmunoassay was used to determine the level of intracellular cyclic 3',5'-guanosine monophosphate (cyclic GMP). NE (10(-8) - 10(-7) mol/l) had a mitogenic effect in human VSMCs from both SV and IMA. However, NE-stimulated proliferation of VSMCs from SV was greater than that from IMA. Furthermore, low concentration of NE (10(-10) mol/l) promoted cell growth in SV-derived cells but not in IMA-derived cells. VNP (10(-8) - 10(-6) mol/l) reduced NE-induced cell proliferation and increased intracellular cyclic GMP, which were abrogated by HS-142-1. In addition, the growth inhibition of VNP was mimicked by 8-bromo-cGMP. These results indicate that VNP has a significant inhibitory effect on NE-stimulated proliferation of human VSMCs from both IMA and SV, which is mediated by guanylate cyclase-linked receptors by increasing cyclic GMP.
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- S Y Lu
- Department of Physiology, Fourth Military Medical University, 17# West Changle Road, Xi'an 710032, China.
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Lu SY, Zhu MZ, Wang DS, Chen SY, Zhang WD, Dong H, Yu J, Guo HT. Inhibition of the proliferation of smooth muscle cells from human coronary bypass vessels by vasonatrin peptide. Physiol Res 2004. [DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.930473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Abnormal proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) is known to be a key event in the development of atherosclerosis and restenosis. The present study examined the effect of a novel synthetic natriuretic peptide, vasonatrin peptide (VNP), on norepinephrine (NE)-induced proliferation of VSMCs from coronary bypass vessels. Human VSMCs were isolated from an internal mammary artery (IMA) and saphenous vein (SV) by explant culture and stimulated with NE. MTT assay and [3H] thymidine-incorporation were undertaken to analyze cell proliferation and radioimmunoassay was used to determine the level of intracellular cyclic 3’,5’-guanosine monophosphate (cyclic GMP). NE (10-8 - 10-7 mol/l) had a mitogenic effect in human VSMCs from both SV and IMA. However, NE-stimulated proliferation of VSMCs from SV was greater than that from IMA. Furthermore, low concentration of NE (10-10 mol/l) promoted cell growth in SV-derived cells but not in IMA-derived cells. VNP (10-8 - 10-6 mol/l) reduced NE-induced cell proliferation and increased intracellular cyclic GMP, which were abrogated by HS-142-1. In addition, the growth inhibition of VNP was mimicked by 8-bromo-cGMP. These results indicate that VNP has a significant inhibitory effect on NE-stimulated proliferation of human VSMCs from both IMA and SV, which is mediated by guanylate cyclase-linked receptors by increasing cyclic GMP.
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Lu SY, Peng CI, Cheng YP, Hong KH, Chiang TY. Chloroplast DNA phylogeography of Cunninghamia konishii (Cupressaceae), an endemic conifer of Taiwan. Genome 2001; 44:797-807. [PMID: 11681603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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In this study, we investigated the genetic structure and phylogeographic pattern of the genus Cunninghamia, a member of the Cupressaceae restricted to mainland China and Taiwan, based on sequences of the trnD-trnT noncoding spacer of the chloroplast DNA. Maternal inheritance of chloroplasts was determined experimentally. No paternal leakage was detected. Both parsimony and neighbor-joining analyses revealed the polyphyly of Cunninghamia konishii, populations of which were nested in clades of C. lanceolata from mainland China. The nucleotide diversity of chloroplast DNA sequences within C. konishii (0.0118) was higher than that between species (0.0104), which agrees with a previous allozyme investigation. Based on mutational differences between sequences, a minimum spanning network consisting of five clades was constructed. Significant genetic differentiation (phiST = 0.130, P < 0.001) was detected between the clades based on AMOVA analyses. We infer several possible refugia in the Yunnan, Zhejiang, and Guangdong provinces of south China, all located in the minimum network as interior nodes. We also infer possible migration routes of Cunninghamia populations. The phylogeographic pattern shown in the reconstructed network suggests that the present-day Cunninghamia populations in Taiwan were derived from six different sources in continental Asia via long-distance seed dispersal. A migrant-pool model explains the heterogeneous composition of the organelle DNA in Taiwan's populations and the low differentiation between populations of Taiwan and China (phiCT = 0.012, P = 0.454). In contrast with the genetic heterogeneity within geographic populations, many local populations have attained coalescence at the trnD-trnT alleles, which has led to significant differentiation at the population level.
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- S Y Lu
- Division of Forest Biology, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, Taipei
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The laser depilation system, cleared by the Food and Drug Administration since 1995, is evolving rapidly. However, the parameters in the hair removal function of these devices emphasize use for white people with fair skin (Fitzpatrick types I, II, or III). The characteristics of oriental skin and hair are black, coarse hairs in darker skin (Fitzpatrick types IV or V). As seen, the higher the skin melanin content, the more difficult to remove hair by laser. The authors report 146 oriental patients (156 body sites) who underwent treatment with the long-pulse alexandrite laser (wavelength, 755 nm) depilation system since November 1997. Percentage of hair removal (clearance rate) was assessed, and the histological change from laser pulse damage was observed. After two treatments, the clearance rates in the axillae and the leg were 61% and 62% respectively in the 15 to 20-J group (N = 47), and were 66% and 67% respectively in 21 to 25-J group (N = 64). After five treatments, 59 patients (37 axillae and 22 legs, all of which received 21-25 J per square centimeter of laser energy treatment during the course) had an average clearance rate of 91% (axillae) and 86% (leg), and the clearance rates have been maintained near 90% after long-term follow-up (average follow-up, 17 months). Minimal and transient complications are noted. In conclusion, using a combination of longer wavelength (but still in the optimal window of 630-870 nm), long pulse duration (10-40 msec), high fluence (but limited up to 25 J per square centimeter), multiple treatments, and concomitant direct cooling applied to the skin of oriental patients (Fitzpatrick types IV and V) with black, moderately coarse hair shafts achieves satisfying long-term hair removal results.
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- S Y Lu
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Shiau DH, Lour SI, Pu CM, Lu SY. Resurfacing multiple skin defects with skin and dermal grafts from the inguinal area. Plast Reconstr Surg 2001; 108:976-8. [PMID: 11547157 DOI: 10.1097/00006534-200109150-00025] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- D H Shiau
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Guo HT, Zhu MZ, Lu SY, Yu J, Dong MQ, Gao Z, Shi PT. [Vasonatrin peptide attenuates hypoxia-induced increase in [Ca(2+)] (i) of culured rat cardiac fibroblasts]. Sheng Li Xue Bao 2001; 53:286-90. [PMID: 11930207] [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: 02/24/2023]
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The purpose of this work was to test the hypothesis that vasonatrin peptide (VNP) can attenuate the growth-promoting effect by hypoxia in cardiac fibroblasts of cultured neonatal rats. Cultured fibroblasts were divided into four groups: control group, hypoxia group, VNP group and VNP+hypoxia group. The growth of cardiac fibroblasts was observed using MTT method and the incorporation of (3)H-TdR, and the effect of VNP on the intracellular level of Ca(2+) was measured by means of interactive laser cytometry. It was found that hypoxia (2% - 3%) increased significantly the MTT optical density (OD) of cardiac fibroblasts (P<0.05 vs control group), but the increase was greatly attenuated in the VNP (10(- 6)mol/L) group and also the incorporation of (3)H-TdR in cardiac fibroblasts (P<0.05 vs hypoxia group). VNP (10(- 6)mol/L) also decreased the intracellular level of Ca(2+) which was increased by hypoxia (P<0.05) as compared with control and hypoxia group. These findings demonstrate that VNP can attenuate the hypoxia-induced growth-promoting effect in cardiac fibroblasts, which may be associated with the elevation of intracellular Ca(2+).
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- H T Guo
- Department of Physioloy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi an 710032
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Lin YT, Lin YT, Lu SY. Effects of fluoride chewing gum on stimulated salivary flow rate and fluoride content. Chang Gung Med J 2001; 24:44-9. [PMID: 11299976] [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: 02/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purposes of this study were to measure the stimulated salivary flow rates generated by sorbitol gum, fluoride gum and paraffin wax control, and to assess the salivary fluoride clearance pattern in fluoride chewing gum. METHOD Six healthy subjects were instructed to chew paraffin wax control and sorbitol gum and fluoride gum (0.1 mg F/stick) 5 times per day for the experimental periods--21 days. Stimulated saliva samples were collected for each subject at 7, 14, 21 days at 3 pm after chewing of the gum. The saliva was collected at 1, 3, 5, and 8 minutes after the subject started chewing the wax or gum. Flow rates for each group and salivary fluoride content of the fluoride chewing gum were measured. RESULTS The overall mean salivary flow rates for the control, sorbitol gum and fluoride gum were 1.7 +/- 0.6, 2.0 +/- 0.6, and 2.1 +/- 0.7 ml/min respectively. The mean stimulated flow rate for fluoride gum was found significantly higher than that of the control (p = 0.002). However, no significant differences appeared between the control and sorbitol gum (p = 0.104), and sorbitol gum and fluoride gum (p = 0.563). The mean fluoride concentrations at different intervals during eight minutes of chewing fluoride gum were between 1.8 and 4.2 ppm. CONCLUSION Chewing fluoride-containing chewing gum releases fluoride at a low concentration in saliva. Fluoride chewing gum combining a salivary stimulator and caries prevention agent is a perspective method of caries prevention.
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- Y T Lin
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niaosung Hsiang, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Wagner KR, Hua Y, de Courten-Myers GM, Broderick JP, Nishimura RN, Lu SY, Dwyer BE. Tin-mesoporphyrin, a potent heme oxygenase inhibitor, for treatment of intracerebral hemorrhage: in vivo and in vitro studies. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand) 2000; 46:597-608. [PMID: 10872746] [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] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the stroke subtype with highest mortality and morbidity. ICH can also occur following traumatic brain injury and thrombolysis for ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction. Development of ICH-induced hemispheric edema can elevate intracranial pressure and cause death. In survivors, edema-related white matter injury can lead to life-long neurological deficits. At present, there are no scientifically proven treatments for ICH. Heme oxygenase products, particularly iron and bilirubin, can be toxic to cells. In cerebral ischemia models, metalloporphyrins that are potent heme oxygenase inhibitors, reduce edema and infarct size. Tin-mesoporphyrin (SnMP) is a neuroprotectant that has also been used clinically to treat hyperbilirubinemia. Presently, we tested the hypothesis that SnMP treatment would reduce edema development following experimental ICH. We produced hematomas in pentobarbital-anesthetized pigs (9-11 kg) by infusing autologous blood into the frontal white matter. To maximize tissue concentrations, SnMP (87.5 microM in DMSO) or DMSO (vehicle controls) was included in the infused blood. Pig brains were frozen in situ at 24 hrs. following ICH and hematoma and edema volumes were determined on coronal sections by computer-assisted image analysis. We also examined the effects of SnMP in vitro on ferritin iron release, the formation of iron-induced thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and initial clot formation and hemolysis. SnMP treatment significantly reduced intracerebral mass following ICH. This was due to significant decreases in hematoma (0.68+/-0.08 vs. 1.39+/-0.30 cc, vehicle controls p<0.025) and edema volumes (edema = 1. 16+/-0.33 vs. 1.77+/-0.31 cc, p<0.05). In vitro, SnMP did not stabilize ferritin iron against reductive release nor did it decrease iron-induced TBARS formation in brain homogenates. SnMP or DMSO added to pig blood did not alter clot weights. In conclusion, SnMP reduced intracerebral mass in an ICH model by decreasing both hematoma and edema volumes SnMP's mechanism of action is presently unknown but may involve its potent inhibition of heme oxygenase activity. SnMP's effect appears unrelated to ferritin iron release, antioxidant activity or initial clot formation. Since SnMP treatment could be brain protective following ICH, further investigations into neurological and neuropathological outcomes and as well as into its mechanism of action are warranted.
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- K R Wagner
- Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio 45267, USA.
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Lu SY, Chen WJ, Eng HL. Lethal midline granuloma: report of three cases. Chang Gung Med J 2000; 23:99-106. [PMID: 10835805] [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: 02/16/2023]
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Lethal midline granuloma (LMG) is a rare clinical entity characterized by progressive relentless ulcerations and necrosis of midfacial structures. It occurs more frequently in Oriental than in Western populations with no demonstrable etiology. Treatment and outcome for cases differ, but their pathological distinction may not always be possible from routine biopsy specimens. The histological features often seen include widespread coagulative necrosis, heavy inflammatory infiltrates, and atypical pleomorphic cells. However, the paucity of these atypical cells in biopsy specimens and the degree of necrosis can make the diagnosis of a neoplastic lesion very difficult. Because of the progress in pathology methodology including immunohistochemistry, most cases have been proven to be malignant lymphomas of T-cell lineage. We present 3 patients for whom an initial clinical diagnosis of LMG was made. From their several oral biopsies and nasal specimens, difficulties were encountered in differentiating "midline granuloma" from other possible diseases using histomorphological criteria alone. After extensive evaluations, malignant T-cell lymphoma was the specific disease entity identified in only one case by cell membrane immunostaining technique. A literature review was carried out, and recent concepts of the etiology and pathogenesis of this disease are presented.
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- S Y Lu
- Department of Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Lin CC, Chen CH, Lai S, Chen YK, Wan WC, Lu SY, Hong JM, Lin LM. Glandular odontogenic cyst: a case report. Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2000; 16:53-8. [PMID: 10741017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is an extremely rare lesion occurring in the jawbones. Sialo-odontogenic cyst was first described as a multicystic lesion resembling a botryoid odontogenic cyst (BOC) or a central mucoepidermoid carcinoma by Padayachee in 1987. In 1988, Gardner used the term "glandular odontogenic cyst" and considered it as a histologic variant of BOC. Most authors agreed that GOC was odontogenic because of the concurrent ball-like epithelial structure, ameloblastoma, squamous odontogenic tumor-like proliferation in its wall, or hyaline bodies in the epithelium lining. Recently, immunohistochemical studies of the cytokeratin profiles have also supported this concept. Its aggressive behavior and the recurrent tendency make it important. A new case of GOC in a 59-year-old male presented as a multilocular radiolucency in the anterior region of the mandible, invading the marrow space by epithelial islands is described with other clinicopathologic features and the literature is briefly discussed.
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- C C Lin
- Department of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
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Castillo Mezzich A, Giancola PR, Lu SY, Parks SM, Ratica GM, Dunn M. Adolescent females with a substance use disorder: affiliations with adult male sexual partners. Am J Addict 1999; 8:190-200. [PMID: 10506900 DOI: 10.1080/105504999305802] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that low socioeconomic status (SES), a disturbed parent-daughter relationship, early sexual development, and antisocial behavior are risk factors in adolescent females affiliating with adult male sexual partners. To determine whether the relation between these risk factors and affiliating with adult male sexual partners is stronger in females with greater, rather than fewer, substance use disorders (SUD). METHOD Subjects were 180 adolescent females with SUD and 87 normal controls (14-18 years of age). RESULTS The SUD group had a lower SES and more negative parent-daughter interactions, and exhibited greater antisocial tendencies. Also, the SUD group showed a more frequent affiliation with adult male sexual partners. Chronological age, age of menarche (sexual development), antisocial behavior, and quality of the parent-daughter relationship were significantly associated with affiliation with adult male sexual partners. Moreover, the number of SUD diagnoses enhanced the relation between the quality of the parent-daughter relationship and antisocial behavior with affiliation with adult male sexual partners. CONCLUSIONS From a prevention perspective, interventions directed at enhancing child rearing practices, communication skills, and involvement in children's needs and activities might result in improved parent-child attachments that may attentuate young women's propensities to become involved in antisocial behavior and affiliate with adult sexual partners. Also, the risk imposed by an early sexual maturation may be offset by enhancing the female adolescent's social skills to select non-deviant and supportive male partners.
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- A Castillo Mezzich
- Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA 15213-2593, USA
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Nonsurgical treatment of 3 maxillary lateral incisors with dens invaginatus is reported. Invaginated teeth present technical difficulties with respect to their management because of complicated canal morphology. In the first case reported, apical abscess with incomplete root formation was found at the time of examination. Calcium hydroxide apexification provided favorable conditions for root closure and obturation. The other 2 cases were treated by conventional root canal treatment. Follow-up examinations showed successful clinical results, with osseous healing evident radiographically.
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- S C Yeh
- Department of Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung, Niao-Sung, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Dwyer BE, Lu SY, Laitinen JT, Nishimura RN. Protective properties of tin- and manganese-centered porphyrins against hydrogen peroxide-mediated injury in rat astroglial cells. J Neurochem 1998; 71:2497-504. [PMID: 9832148 DOI: 10.1046/j.1471-4159.1998.71062497.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 11/20/2022]
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Tin-mesoporphyrin (tin-mp), a potent inhibitor of heme oxygenase, and manganese (III) tetrakis(1-methyl-4-pyridyl)porphyrin (MnTMPyP), a potent superoxide dismutase mimetic, reduced H2O2 toxicity in cultures of transformed rat astroglial cells if added 30 min before, or at the same time as, H2O2. Reduced toxicity was not observed if treatment was delayed for 60 min, the time by which H2O2 was essentially eliminated from cultures. Coadministration of tin-mp and MnTMPyP did not increase protection over either compound administered individually. Tin-mp, but not MnTMPyP, was stable in culture. MnCl2 was not protective, suggesting that protection by MnTMPyP was not dependent on manganous ion, a by-product of MnTMPyP breakdown. Protection by tin-mp and MnTMPyP was not associated with metalloporphyrin-mediated induction of heme oxygenase-1 or with changes in heme oxygenase-2 on western blots. Whereas protective concentrations of tin-mp did not have superoxide dismutase-mimetic properties in vitro, protective concentrations of MnTMPyP partially inhibited heme oxygenase. The data support the hypothesis that heme oxygenase inhibition is protective against acute oxidative injury.
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- B E Dwyer
- Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory (151), Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont 05009-0001, USA
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Lu SY, Chen WJ, Eng HL. Response to levamisole and low-dose prednisolone in 41 patients with chronic oral ulcers: a 3-year open clinical trial and follow-up study. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 1998; 86:438-45. [PMID: 9798228 DOI: 10.1016/s1079-2104(98)90370-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this open clinical trial and follow-up study was to evaluate the short-term and long-term clinical efficacy of levamisole used with low-dose prednisolone in 30 patients with oral lichen planus, 6 patients with erythema multiforme, 3 patients with mucous membrane pemphigoid, and 2 patients with early pemphigus vulgaris. STUDY DESIGN All patients were given 150 mg/day of levamisole and 15 mg/day of prednisolone for 3 consecutive days each week, along with topically applied dexamethasone orobase (dexaltin). RESULTS Twenty-three patients showed dramatic remission of signs and symptoms within 2 weeks; 18 patients experienced partial remission. Forty patients reported significant pain relief, and almost none showed evidence of oral ulcerative lesions after 4 to 8 weeks of treatment. In contrast, 1 patient with oral lichen planus with allergy to levamisole reported a partial response from prednisolone alone. All 29 patients with oral lichen planus remained free from symptoms for more than 6 months. All 6 patients with erythema multiforme, all 3 patients with mucous membrane pemphigoid, and both patients with pemphigus vulgaris also remained free from symptoms for 2 to 3 years. There were few side effects from the treatment; there was minor skin rash from levamisole in 1 case of oral lichen planus. We also designed a flexible plastic carrier for topically applied dexaltin in the treatment of diffuse atrophic or ulcerative gingivitis. CONCLUSIONS The addition of levamisole to prednisolone may produce improved results in the management of erosive lichen planus, erythema multiforme, mucous membrane pemphigoid, and early pemphigus vulgaris.
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- S Y Lu
- Department of Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is a stress protein inducible in some cells by oxidative stress. The status of heme oxygenase was investigated in a transgenic mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) since oxidative mechanisms are postulated in neuronal injury. Three ALS mice [(SOD1-G93A)1Gur] and three controls [(SOD-1)2Gur] were obtained from The Jackson Laboratory. Behavioral differences suggestive of neurodegeneration in ALS mice developed at 4-5 months of age. All mice were killed at 7-8 months of age. Tissue vacuolation, cell loss, and the presence of GFAP+ cells were noted in the spinal cords of ALS mice. Spinal cord motor neurons in both control and ALS mice stained positive for heme oxygenase-2 (HO-2). While not precluding the presence of low levels of HO-1 neither immunohistochemical staining nor Western blot analysis provided evidence for significant HO-1 induction in degenerating spinal cord.
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- B E Dwyer
- Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory (151), The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont 05009-0001, USA
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The effect of particle surface conditions on the effective conductivity of spherical dispersions is investigated. The spherical particles can be either coated with multiple layers or possessive of a certain amount of contact resistance, and can be either randomly distributed or arranged in simple cubic arrays. The effective conductivity of the dispersion is found to be a function of the particle volume fraction and the dimensionless multipole polarizability. Expressions for the dimensionless multipole polarizability for both multiply coated sphere and contact resistance problems are derived. The effect of particle surface conditions is realized through their influence on the magnitude of the multipole polarizability, and the effect of the multipole polarizability on the effective conductivity is carefully examined. It is further found that, for random arrays, all members of the multipole polarizability are involved in the evaluation of the effective conductivity, but only half of them are involved for simple cubic arrays. In addition, the contact resistance problem has a narrower polarizability variation range than that of the multiply coated sphere problem. These two factors profoundly contribute to the differing effect of multipole polarizabilities on the effective conductivity of the dispersion with respect to the dispersion microstructure and particle surface conditions. Copyright 1997Academic Press
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- SY Lu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan, 30043, Republic of China
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Duan LF, Lu SY, Ling AZ. [Effect of position change on the PaO2 in patients with unilateral tuberculous pleural effusion]. Zhonghua Hu Li Za Zhi 1997; 32:190-1. [PMID: 9325732] [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: 02/05/2023]
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The effect of body position (right and left lateral position respectively) on gas exchange was observed systematically in 15 patients with unilateral tuberculous pleural effusion. The arterial blood samples were obtained then PaO2 were measured, while the patient lay in the lateral position with normal side down (PaO2-N) for 15 min and with effusion side down (PaO2-E) for 15 min, respectively. The result showed the mean of PaO2-N is significantly higher than that of PaO2-E (P < 0.05). It was postulated that change of PaO2 related to body positions may be attributed to difference in V/Q ratio. Our results may help nurses in managing such patients.
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- L F Duan
- Department of Respiratoy Disease, People's Hospital, Beijing Medical University
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Wu XY, Lu SY, Bai MR. [Effect of oxygen therapy on the postoperative patient under general anesthesia]. Zhonghua Hu Li Za Zhi 1996; 31:559-61. [PMID: 9295525] [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: 02/05/2023]
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Adequate oxygen administration has shown a definite benefit for preventing postoperative patients from hypoxia after weaning. Nosal cannula of 3L/min flow rate may maintain a satisfactory blood gas result. For its easy and effective. It should be recommended as a routine intervention of postoperative oxygen therapy especially for those patient whose respiratory function were normal before surgery.
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- X Y Wu
- People's Hospital, Beijing Medical University, China
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