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2. Clairvoyant Melon Maturity Detection Enabled by Doctor-Blade-Coated Photonic Crystals.
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Lu, Yi-Cheng, Pan, Liang-Cheng, Lei, Yao-Wei, Lin, Kun-Yi Andrew, and Yang, Hongta
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PHOTONIC crystals , *MELONS , *FRUIT ripening , *FRUIT harvesting , *HYDROGELS , *PRESERVATION of fruit , *GASES - Abstract
Climacteric fruits are harvested before they are ripened to avoid adverse damages during transport. The unripe fruits can undergo ripening processes associated with rind color changes on exposure to ethanol vapors. Although rind coloration is a common indicator showing fruit maturity, the attribute does not provide reliable assessment of maturity especially for melons. Herein, we report the achievement of sensitive and reversible melon maturity detection using macroporous hydrogel photonic crystals self-assembled by a roll-to-roll compatible doctor-blade-coating technology. The consumption of applied ethanol vapor during melon ripening results in less condensation of ethanol vapor in the pores (250 nm in diameter), leading to a distinct blue-shift of the optical stop band from 572 to 501 nm and an obvious visual colorimetric readout from yellow green to blue. Moreover, the dependence of the color change on Brix value within the melon has also been evaluated in the study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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3. Preparation and characterization of microrod hydroxyapatite bundles obtained from oyster shells through microwave irradiation.
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Wu, Shih-Ching, Kao, Yu-Lin, Lu, Yi-Cheng, Hsu, Hsueh-Chuan, and Ho, Wen-Fu
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OYSTER shell , *HYDROXYAPATITE , *MICROWAVES , *SODIUM dichromate , *BIOMEDICAL materials , *CHELATING agents , *BIOACTIVE glasses - Abstract
Hydroxyapatite (HA) is similar to the inorganic component of human bone and teeth. Because of its excellent biocompatibility, bioactivity, and osteoconductivity, HA is widely used as a biomedical material. However, its biodegradability is poor. Oyster shells are mainly composed of CaCO3 and other trace elements, such as Mg, Sr, K, and Na. As a raw material for synthesizing HA, oyster shells not only serve as biowaste for efficient utilization but also contain various trace elements that are beneficial to the growth of bone tissue; they can thus enhance the overall biological performance of the bioceramic. In this study, microrod HA bundles were successfully synthesized using microwave irradiation with the aid of ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid disodium salt (Na2EDTA) as a chelating agent. The formation of microrod HA bundles was expected to promote the material's biodegradability, and the bundles could have potential in the field of bone tissue repair. The optimal parameters for synthesis of microrod HA bundles were a Na2EDTA-to-oyster-shell-powder ratio of 2/2 and a microwave power of 700 W. The microrod HA bundles degraded more easily than did the irregular HA aggregates, indicating that the morphology of the microrod bundles resulted in a higher HA degradation rate. Bioactivity tests revealed that numerous spherical apatite particles formed on the surface of the microrod HA bundles, indicating that they had excellent bioactivity. Finally, the microrod HA bundles had high protein adsorption capability, which facilitates the control of cell attachment and proliferation and is thus beneficial to tissue regeneration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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4. Evolution of m6A‐related genes in insects and the function of METTL3 in silkworm embryonic development.
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Liu, Shuai‐Qi, Jia, Shun‐Ze, Tian, Huan, Li, Ying‐Hui, Hu, Kai‐Wen, Tao, Jian‐Guo, Lu, Yi‐Cheng, Xu, Yu‐Song, and Wang, Hua‐Bing
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INSECT genes , *EMBRYOLOGY , *GENE expression , *SILKWORMS , *CARBON metabolism , *INSECT evolution - Abstract
N6‐methyladenosine (m6A) plays a key role in many biological processes. However, the function and evolutionary relationship of m6A‐related genes in insects remain largely unknown. Here we analysed the phylogeny of m6A‐related genes among 207 insect species and found that m6A‐related genes are evolutionarily conserved in insects. Subcellular localization experiments of m6A‐related proteins in BmN cells confirmed that BmYTHDF3 was localized in the cytoplasm, BmMETTL3, BmMETTL14, and BmYTHDC were localized in the nucleus, and FL2D was localized to both the nucleus and cytoplasm. We examined the expression patterns of m6A‐related genes during the embryonic development of Bombyx mori. To elucidate the function of BmMETTL3 during the embryonic stage, RNA sequencing was performed to measure changes in gene expression in silkworm eggs after BmMETTL3 knockdown, as well as in BmN cells overexpressing BmMETTL3. The global transcriptional pattern showed that knockdown of BmMETTL3 affected multiple cellular processes, including oxidoreductase activity, transcription regulator activity, and the cation binding. In addition, transcriptomic data revealed that many observed DEGs were associated with fundamental metabolic processes, including carbon metabolism, purine metabolism, amino acid biosynthesis, and the citrate cycle. Interestingly, we found that knockdown of BmMETTL3 significantly affected Wnt and Toll/Imd pathways in embryos. Taken together, these results suggest that BmMETTL3 plays an essential role in the embryonic development of B. mori, and deepen our understanding of the function of m6A‐related genes in insects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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5. Sparganosis presenting as radiculalgia at the conus medullaris
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Bao, Xiang-Yang, Ding, Xue-Hua, and Lu, Yi-Cheng
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CONUS medullaris , *URINARY organs , *GRANULATION tissue , *MEDICAL imaging systems - Abstract
Abstract: A 26-year-old female presented with severe lumbodorsal pain and hypesthesia in the right lower extremity. MRI of the spine revealed multiple lesions from L1 to S5; the largest was located at the conus medullaris. Diagnostic exploration revealed caseous, ivory-colored granulation tissue adhered to the conus medullaris and cauda eguina. Results of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and histopathological staining were consistent with sparganum infection. Our case report is unique because presentation was with lumbar radiculopathy instead of functional disorders of urination and defecation, atypical presentation for a conus medullaris lesion. Parasitic infection of the spinal cord with sparganosis should be considered when presentation is with signs and symptoms of spinal cord dysfunction of insidious onset. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2008
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6. Expression of ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2C/UbcH10 in astrocytic tumors
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Jiang, Lei, Huang, Cheng-Guang, Lu, Yi-Cheng, Luo, Chun, Hu, Guo-Han, Liu, Hui-Min, Chen, Ju-Xiang, and Han, Huan-Xing
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CARCINOGENESIS , *TUMORS , *ASTROCYTOMAS , *IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY - Abstract
Abstract: UbcH10 is one of the key regulators of cell cycle progression through the mitotic spindle assembly checkpoint pathway. Recently, aberrantly high UbcH10 expression has been demonstrated in a variety of malignancies. However, its role in astrocytic carcinogenesis is not well defined. This study investigated the splice pattern of the UbcH10 gene and its expression status in astrocytomas of different grades. Consequently, UbcH10 splice variant 1 (GenBank accession nos. NM_007019) was detected in astrocytomas and normal brain tissues by RT-PCR and sequence analysis. Expression levels of UbcH10 mRNA were elevated in high- versus low-grade astrocytomas (64.33±60.98 vs 8.36±8.15, respectively; p =0.000) or normal controls (64.33±60.98 vs 1.00±1.57, respectively; p=0.000), as determined by quantitative real time PCR analysis. Similarly, immunohistochemistry study showed increased UbcH10 labelling index in high-grade astrocytomas versus low-grade tumors (10.53±5.79% vs 4.23±2.85%, respectively; p =0.000) or normal controls (10.53±5.79% vs 0.0±0.0%, respectively; p =0.000) and, a positive correlation between UbcH10 immunoreactivity and Ki-67 immunostaining was also noted (Spearman r =0.63, p <0.001). These data suggest that overexpression of UbcH10 may serve as one important molecular mechanism that underlies the astrocytic carcinogenesis. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2008
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7. Overexpression of RLIP76 Required for Proliferation in Meningioma Is Associated with Recurrence.
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Fan, Song-Yuan, Jiang, Jian-Dong, Qian, Jun, Lu, Yi-Cheng, Hu, Guo-Han, Luo, Chun, Hou, Wei-Dong, and Wang, Qi
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MENINGIOMA , *GENE expression , *CANCER cell proliferation , *CANCER relapse , *GTPASE-activating protein , *REVERSE transcriptase polymerase chain reaction - Abstract
The GTPase-activating protein RLIP76 is overexpressed in and correlates with the pathological grade of many malignant tumor cells. But the potential correlation between RLIP76 and clinical outcomes in patients with meningioma remains unknown. In this study, we examined the expression of RLIP76 in meningioma and correlated the RLIP76 expression to the patient outcome. RLIP76 expression in tumor tissues was examined with immunohistochemistry, quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) and Western-blot. Immunohistochemistry showed an increased RLIP76 immunostaining score in anaplastic and atypical meningiomas versus classical meningiomas. Statistical analyses revealed that RLIP76 immunostaining positively correlated with immunostaining for Ki-67, a nuclear protein highly expressed in proliferating cells(r=0.29, p=0.034 by Spearman's correlation coefficient). Clinicopathological evaluation suggested that RLIP76 expression be associated with tumor grade and recurrence(P<0.05). Univariate and Cox analysis indicated that RLIP76 was an independent prognostic factor for tumor recurrence. Furthermore, the human malignant meningioma cell lines IOMM-Lee and CH157-MN stably transfected with short hairpin RNA (siRNA) targeting RLIP76 were then examined by in vitro growth assays, and apoptosis assays. RLIP76 knockdown in IOMM-Lee and CH157-MN cells inhibited cell proliferation and induced apoptosis. Western blot analysis revealed that cells underexpressing RLIP76 exhibited decreased B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2) expression but increased apoptosis effector caspase-3 expression. These findings demonstrate that high RLIP76 expression is associated with a poor outcome of meningioma and may provide a new gene therapy approach for patients with malignant meningiomas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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8. Ubiquitin-specific protease 2a stabilizes MDM4 and facilitates the p53-mediated intrinsic apoptotic pathway in glioblastoma.
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Wang, Chun-Lin, Wang, Jun-Yu, Liu, Zhen-Yang, Ma, Xiao-Mei, Wang, Xiao-Wen, Jin, Hai, Zhang, Xiao-Ping, Fu, Da, Hou, Li-Jun, and Lu, Yi-Cheng
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UBIQUITIN , *PROTEOLYTIC enzymes , *APOPTOSIS , *GLIOBLASTOMA multiforme , *NEOPLASTIC cell transformation , *MITOCHONDRIA , *CANCER research - Abstract
The mouse double minute 4 (MDM4) oncoprotein may inhibit tumorigenesis by regulating the apoptotic mediator p53. Ubiquitin-specific protease 2a (USP2a) is a deubiquitinating enzyme that protects MDM4 against degradation, so USP2–MDM4 interaction may be a key determinant of the malignant potential of human cancers. MDM4 and USP2a, as well as the MDM4–USP2a complex, were more highly expressed in glioblastoma multiforme tissue samples from patients with good prognosis compared with patients with poor prognosis. Analysis of the prognostic parameters indicated that MDM4 expression was positively correlated with an increased likelihood for survival. Compared with the poor prognosis patients, mitochondria from good prognosis glioma patients contained higher levels of both MDM4 and the proapoptotic protein p53Ser46P. In U87MG glioma cell line, the overexpression of MDM4 enhanced ultraviolet (UV)-induced cytochrome c release and apoptosis. In contrast, MDM4 knockdown decreased mitochondrial p53Ser46P levels and rescued cells from UV-induced apoptosis. The expression of MDM4 and USP2a were positively correlated with each other. MDM4–USP2a complexes were found only in the cytoplasmic fraction, whereas the mitochondrial fraction contained MDM4–p53Ser46P and MDM4–Bcl-2 complexes. Overexpression of USP2a increased p53 and p53Ser46P levels in the mitochondria, whereas simultaneous MDM4 knockdown completely reversed this effect. UV-induced apoptosis was reduced by USP2a knockdown but restored by the simultaneous overexpression of MDM4. This apoptotic response was reduced by knockdown of p53 but not p21. Our results suggest that USP2a binds to and stabilizes MDM4; thus in turn, it enhances the mitochondrial localization of p53 and promotes apoptosis in glioma cells. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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9. Higher LRRFIP1 expression in glioblastoma multiforme is associated with better response to teniposide, a type II topoisomerase inhibitor.
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Li, Wei-Qing, Yu, Hong-Yu, Li, Yi-Ming, Wang, Xiang, He, Jin, Yan, Hong-Zhu, Yang, Dao-Hua, Wu, Xiao-Jun, Hou, Li-Jun, Liu, Hui-Min, Xia, Chun-Yan, and Lu, Yi-Cheng
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LEUCINE , *GLIOBLASTOMA multiforme , *DNA topoisomerase II , *GENE expression , *TUMOR growth , *MICRORNA , *PATIENTS - Abstract
Highlights: [•] The expression levels of LRRFIP1 are higher in VM-26 treated GBM patients with long five year survival rate. [•] LRRFIP1 chemosensitizes U373MG cells to VM-26 and inhibits U373MG cell progression. [•] LRRFIP1 suppresses GBM tumor growth in vivo. [•] LRRFIP1 reverses the effect of miR-21 in VM-26 resistant on GBM cells. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2014
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10. Surgery for Primary Filum Terminale Ependymomas: Outcome and Prognostic Factors.
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Xie, Tian ‐ Hao, Chen, Xian ‐ Zhen, Qian, Jun, Lu, Yi ‐ Cheng, Jiang, Yi ‐ Kun, Zhang, Lei, Hu, Guo ‐ Han, Ding, Xue ‐ Hua, and Luo, Chun
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HEALTH outcome assessment , *SYMPTOMS , *SPINE , *POSTOPERATIVE care , *RADIOTHERAPY , *NEUROLOGY - Abstract
Introduction Primary filum terminale ependymoma ( PFTE) is a unique type of ependymomas and locates on extramedullary site. However, the clinical features and prognostic factors of PFTE are still unknown due to its rarity. Aim This study aimed to evaluate the clinical features, outcomes, and prognostic factors of PFTE in the largest series of cases. Result Thirty-eight patients were included in this study. Gross total removal ( GTR) of the tumors was achieved in 33(87%) patients. Five (13%) patients had subtotal resection ( STR). For the residual tumors, postoperative radiotherapy increased the interval between the first surgery and tumor regrowth ( P = 0.063). Six patients had local recurrence/progression. Univariate analysis identified STR( P = 0.001), unencapsulated tumor ( P = 0.018), tumor involving more than two vertebral columns ( P = 0.005), and tumor invading sacral canal( P < 0.001) as predictors of tumor recurrence. In addition, 36 (95%) patients had stable or improved neurological status directly after surgery. Klekamp-Samii score was better correlated with the symptoms than McCormick scale. Conclusion Extent of surgical removal, tumor size, tumor location, and the integrity of tumor capsule are the prognostic factors of PFTEs, and the intrasacral PFTEs always have a poor prognosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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11. Effect of fish oil supplementation in a rat model of multiple mild traumatic brain injuries.
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Wang, Tao, Van, Ken C., Gavitt, Brian J., Grayson, J. Kevin, Lu, Yi-Cheng, Lyeth, Bruce G., and Pichakron, Kullada O.
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FISH oils , *DIETARY supplements , *LABORATORY rats , *BRAIN injuries , *FATTY acids , *CELL death , *BODY weight - Abstract
Purpose: Repetitive mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major military and sports health concern. The purpose of this study was to determine if a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids would reduce cognitive deficits and neuronal cell death in a novel fluid percussion rat model of repetitive mild TBIs. Methods: Thirty-two Sprague-Dawley rats were assigned to either an experimental rat chow enhanced with 6% fish oil (source of omega-3 fatty acids) or a control rat chow. Both rat chows contained equivalent quantities of calories, oil, and nutrients. After four weeks, both groups received mild repetitive bilateral fluid percussion TBIs on two sequential days. Pre-injury diets were resumed, and the animals were monitored for two weeks. On post-injury days 10-14, Morris Water Maze testing was performed to assess spatial learning and cognitive function. Animals were euthanized at 14 days post-injury to obtain specimens for neurohistopathology. Results: There was no difference in pre-injury weight gain between groups. Post-injury, animals on the fish oil diet lost less weight and recovered their weight significantly faster. By 14 days, the fish oil diet group performed significantly better in the Morris Water Maze. Neurohistopathology identified a non-significant trend toward a higher density of hippocampal neurons in the fish oil diet group. Conclusions: Pre-injury dietary supplementation with fish oil improves recovery of body weight and provides a small improvement in cognitive performance in a rat model of multiple mild TBIs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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12. RLIP76 is overexpressed in human glioblastomas and is required for proliferation, tumorigenesis and suppression of apoptosis.
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Wang, Qi, Wang, Jun-Yu, Zhang, Xiao-Ping, Lv, Zhong-Wei, Fu, Da, Lu, Yi-Cheng, Hu, Guo-Han, Luo, Chun, and Chen, Ju-Xiang
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GLIOMAS , *BLASTOMAS , *CARCINOGENESIS , *APOPTOSIS , *CELL proliferation , *GUANOSINE triphosphatase , *CANCER cells - Abstract
The guanosine triphosphatase-activating protein RLIP76 is overexpressed in many malignant tumor cells, but it is unclear if RLIP76 overexpression contributes to the high proliferative potential of glioma cells. We demonstrate that RLIP76 messenger RNA and protein expression are positively correlated with glioma grade and that higher RLIP76 expression correlates with shorter patient survival. Immunohistochemical staining revealed that RLIP76 expression was positively correlated with the expression of Ki-67, a biomarker for cell proliferation. Inhibition of RLIP76 expression in U87 and U251 glioma cell lines by stable transfection of a targeted siRNA suppressed anchorage-independent growth and enhanced apoptosis in vitro. Conversely, overexpression of RLIP76 in SW1088 and U251 cell lines enhanced proliferation and reduced apoptosis. Inhibition of RLIP76 in U251 cells also significantly suppressed tumorigenicity and induced apoptosis in an endotopic xenograft mouse model. Moreover, we demonstrate that knockdown of RLIP76 increases apoptosis in different human gliomas independently of p53 status. In addition, a constitutively active Rac1 reversed both the suppression of proliferation and the promotion of apoptosis induced by the RLIP76-targeted siRNA, indicating that RLIP76 is an upstream activator of Rac1. Rac1-mediated suppression of apoptosis and promotion of proliferation were dependent on intact c-jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) signaling. Furthermore, we demonstrate that RLIP76 promotes proliferation and suppresses glioma cell apoptosis through a mechanism independent of Rho-selective GTPase-activating protein. Instead, we found that the adenosine triphosphatase function of Rlip76 modulates Rac1 activity by regulating Rac1 protein ubiquitylation and degradation. These data demonstrate that RLIP76 may suppress apoptosis and promote the proliferation of glioma cells by direct adenosine triphosphate-dependent xenobiotic transport and by activating the Rac1–JNK signaling pathway. Inhibition of RLIP76 signaling is a potential treatment for malignant glioma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Candidate genes influencing sensitivity and resistance of human glioblastoma to Semustine
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Zhao, ZhenYu, Liu, Yu, He, Hua, Chen, Xin, Chen, JuXiang, and Lu, Yi-Cheng
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GENES , *GLIOBLASTOMA multiforme , *NITROSOUREAS , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *DRUG therapy , *PLETHORA (Pathology) , *PROTEIN microarrays , *BIOINFORMATICS , *GENE expression , *CELLULAR signal transduction , *PROGNOSIS - Abstract
Abstract: Objective: The prognosis of glioblastoma (GBM) is poor. The therapeutic outcome of conventional surgical and adjuvant treatments remains unsatisfactory, and therefore individualized adjuvant chemotherapy has aroused more attention. Microarrays have been applied to study mechanism of GBM development and progression but it has difficulty in determining responsible genes from the plethora of genes on microarrays unrelated to outcome. The present study was attempted to use bioinformatics method to investigate candidate genes that may influence chemosensitivity of GBM to Semustine (Me-CCNU). Methods: Clinical data of 4 GBM patients in Affymetrix microarray were perfected through long-term follow-up study. Differential expression genes between the long- and short-survival groups were picked out, GO-analysis and pathway-analysis of the differential expression genes were performed. Me-CCNU-related signal transduction networks were constructed. The methods combined three steps before were used to screen core genes that influenced Me-CCNU chemosensitivity in GBM. Results: In Affymetrix microarray there were altogether 2018 differential expression genes that influenced survival duration of GBM. Of them, 934 genes were up-regulated and 1084 down-regulated. They mainly participated in 94 pathways. Me-CCNU-related signal transduction networks were constructed. The total number of genes in the networks was 466, of which 66 were also found in survival duration-related differential expression genes. Studied key genes through GO-analysis, pathway-analysis and in the Me-CCNU-related signal transduction networks, 25 core genes that influenced chemosensitivity of GBM to Me-CCNU were obtained, including TP53, MAP2K2, EP300, PRKCA, TNF, CCND1, AKT2, RBL1, CDC2, ID2, RAF1, CDKN2C, FGFR1, SP1, CDK6, IGFBP3, MDM4, PDGFD, SOCS2, CCNG2, CDK2, SDC2, STMN1, TCF7L1, TUBB. Conclusion: Bioinformatics may help excavate and analyze large amounts of data in microarrays by means of rigorous experimental planning, scientific statistical analysis and collection of complete data about survival of GBM patients. In the present study, a novel differential gene expression pattern was constructed and advanced study will provide new targets for chemosensitivity of GBM. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2011
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14. Structures and connections of enkephalin- and γ-aminobutyric acid-immunoreactive profiles in the gustatory region of the nucleus tractus solitarius: a light and electron microscopic study.
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Huang W, Chen JX, Li YM, Lu YC, Wu XJ, Huang, Wei, Chen, Ju-Xiang, Li, Yi-Ming, Lu, Yi-Cheng, and Wu, Xiao-Jun
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GABA and enkephalin (ENK) are principle inhibitory transmitters in the rostral portion of the nucleus tractus solitarius (rNTS) for regulating the gustatory information. Although the existence of GABA- and ENK-immunoreactive (ir) profiles in the rNTS has been demonstrated, there are no morphological data revealing the connections between them. In the present study, using immunofluorescent and electron microscopic methods, we examined their relationship in the rNTS of rat. Results showed the following: (1) dense ENK-ir fibers and terminals and GABA-ir cell bodies, fibers, and terminals were observed in the rNTS; (2) ENK-ir terminals mainly make symmetric synapses with GABA-ir and immunonegative somas and dendrites; (3) co-existence of ENK/GABA-ir axon terminals and convergence of ENK- and GABA-ir terminals on one immunonegative soma or dendrite can also be observed. These results suggest that ENK should inhibit directly or excite indirectly (by blocking the inhibition of the GABAergic neurons) the gustatory neurons in the rNTS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. Structures and connections of enkephalin- and γ-aminobutyric acid-immunoreactive profiles in the gustatory region of the nucleus tractus solitarius: a light and electron microscopic study.
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Huang, Wei, Chen, Ju-Xiang, Li, Yi-Ming, Lu, Yi-Cheng, and Wu, Xiao-Jun
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ENKEPHALINS , *GABA , *SOLITARY nucleus , *ELECTRON microscopy , *IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE , *LABORATORY rats , *IMMUNE response - Abstract
GABA and enkephalin (ENK) are principle inhibitory transmitters in the rostral portion of the nucleus tractus solitarius (rNTS) for regulating the gustatory information. Although the existence of GABA- and ENK-immunoreactive (ir) profiles in the rNTS has been demonstrated, there are no morphological data revealing the connections between them. In the present study, using immunofluorescent and electron microscopic methods, we examined their relationship in the rNTS of rat. Results showed the following: (1) dense ENK-ir fibers and terminals and GABA-ir cell bodies, fibers, and terminals were observed in the rNTS; (2) ENK-ir terminals mainly make symmetric synapses with GABA-ir and immunonegative somas and dendrites; (3) co-existence of ENK/GABA-ir axon terminals and convergence of ENK- and GABA-ir terminals on one immunonegative soma or dendrite can also be observed. These results suggest that ENK should inhibit directly or excite indirectly (by blocking the inhibition of the GABAergic neurons) the gustatory neurons in the rNTS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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16. Expression of targeting protein for Xenopus kinesin-like protein 2 is associated with progression of human malignant astrocytoma
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Li, Bin, Qi, Xiang-Qian, Chen, Xin, Huang, Xin, Liu, Guo-Ying, Chen, Huai-Rui, Huang, Cheng-Guang, Luo, Chun, and Lu, Yi-Cheng
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GENE expression , *GENE targeting , *XENOPUS , *PROTEINS , *ASTROCYTOMAS , *CELL lines - Abstract
Abstract: In humans, the targeting protein for Xenopus kinesin-like protein 2 (TPX2) is a cell cycle-associated protein, and altered TPX2 expression has been found in various malignancies. However, the contribution of TPX2 expression to astrocytoma progression is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate TPX2 expression in human astrocytoma samples and cell lines. TPX2 protein expression was detected in the nucleus of astrocytoma tissues by immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining. Real-time PCR and Western blot analysis showed that the expression levels of TPX2 were higher in high-grade astrocytoma tissues and cell lines than that in low-grade astrocytoma tissues and normal cell lines. Immunohistochemical analysis of tumor tissues from 52 patients with astrocytoma showed that TPX2 over-expression was significantly associated with decreased patient survival. In addition, down-regulation of the TPX2 gene by RNA interference inhibited proliferation of U87 cells. TPX2 gene silencing also increased early-stage apoptosis in U87 cells. Western blotting and real-time PCR showed changes in the protein and mRNA expression of Aurora A, Ran, p53, c-Myc and cyclin B1 in U87 cells that had been transfected with pSUPER/TPX2/siRNA. These data suggest that TPX2 expression is associated with the progression of malignant astrocytoma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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17. 3-Dimensional rotational angiography for the treatment of spinal cord vascular malformations
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Jiang, Lei, Huang, Cheng-Guang, Liu, Ping, Yan, Bing, Chen, Ju-Xiang, Chen, Huai-Rui, Bai, Ru-Lin, and Lu, Yi-Cheng
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MEDICAL imaging systems , *THREE-dimensional imaging , *SPINAL cord abnormalities , *ANGIOGRAPHY , *MEDICAL radiography - Abstract
Abstract: Background: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of 3D-RA on the treatment of SCVMs. Methods: Twelve patients with SCVM were retrospectively reviewed for details of 2D and 3D-RA findings. Pretherapeutic 2D and 3D-RA angiograms were compared with respect to 4 critical categories of parameters: (1) the exact anatomic location, size, and extent; (2) the definitive diagnosis; (3) the precise angioarchitectural configuration; and (4) the contribution to further intervention. Results: Overall, 2D and 3D-RA were equally effective in demonstrating the exact anatomic location, size, and extent, and establishing the definitive diagnosis of SCVM in all 12 cases. 3-Dimensional rotational angiography demonstrated precise angioarchitectural configuration in 8 (8/12) cases, facilitated treatment in 6 (6/12) cases, and modified therapeutic strategies in 2 (2/12) cases via information not available from 2D-DSA images. Both 2D and 3D-RA contributed equally to the therapeutic intervention in 4 (4/12) patients. No complications occurred as a result of 3D-RA. Conclusions: 3-Dimensional rotational angiography may enhance our ability to treat SCVMs with complex angioarchitecture and is an ideal addition to conventional 2D angiography in the management of these vascular lesions. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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18. Water-Soluble Chemical Vapor Detection Enabled by Doctor-Blade-Coated Macroporous Photonic Crystals.
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Wu, Min-Fang, Tsai, Hui-Ping, Hsieh, Chia-Hua, Lu, Yi-Cheng, Pan, Liang-Cheng, and Yang, Hongta
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PHOTONIC crystals , *GASES , *MACROPOROUS polymers , *POISONS , *VAPOR pressure , *NEONICOTINOIDS , *CONDENSATION reactions - Abstract
Water-soluble chemicals, involving a wide range of toxic chemicals in aqueous solutions, remain essential in both daily living or industrial uses. However, most toxicants are evaporated with water through their use and thus cause deleterious effects on the domestic environment and health in humans. Unfortunately, most current low-dose chemical vapor detection technologies are restricted by the use of sophisticated instruments and unable to promptly detect the quantity of diverse toxicants in a single analysis. To address these issues, this study reports the development of simple and fast chemical vapor detection using doctor-blade-coated macroporous poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)/poly(ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate) photonic crystals, in which the poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) has strong affinity to insecticide vapor owing to a favorable Gibbs free energy change for their mixing. The condensation of water-soluble chemical vapor therefore results in a significant reflection peak shift and an obvious color change. The visual colorimetric readout can be further improved by increasing the lattice spacing of the macroporous photonic crystals. Furthermore, the dependence of the reflection peak position on vapor pressure under actual conditions and the reproducibility of vapor detecting are also evaluated in this study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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19. Complications following ventriculo-peritoneal and subsequent ventriculo-atrial shunting resolved by third ventriculostomy.
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Wu, Xiao-Jun, Luo, Chun, Liu, Zhengyang, Hu, Guo-Han, Chen, Ju-Xiang, and Lu, Yi-Cheng
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CASE studies , *THROMBOSIS , *HYDROCEPHALUS , *DISEASE complications , *ARTERIAL occlusions , *PORTACAVAL anastomosis , *EMBOLISMS , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunt is the most common form of treatment for hydrocephalus and rejection to the shunt hardware is very rare. Also, in ventricul-atrial (VA) shunt thrombi and embolism are possible but rare complications. For the first time, we present a case of rejection and thrombosis following VP and VA shunt in the same patient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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20. Intracranial haemophilic pseudotumor associated with factor VIII deficiency.
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Wu, Xiao-Jun, Chen, Huai-Rui, Chen, Ju-Xiang, Huang, Cheng-Guang, Han, Xi, Lu, Yi-Cheng, and Luo, Chun
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HEMOPHILIA , *INTRACRANIAL hypertension , *CASE studies , *BRAIN diseases , *TUMORS , *PATIENTS - Abstract
Haemophilic pseudotumor is a rare complication of haemophilia occurring in 1-2% of patients and is more frequently located is in the long bones of the lower extremities and in the pelvis.. We present the first case of an intracranial haemophilic pseudotumor in a patient with factor VIII deficiency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
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