BRCA1/2 mutation status in patients with metachronous breast and ovarian malignancies: clues towards the implementation of genetic counseling

Angel Chao,Yi-Hao Lin,Lan-Yan Yang,Ren-Chin Wu,Wei-Yang Chang,Pi-Yueh Chang,Shih-Cheng Chang,Chiao-Yun Lin,Huei-Jean Huang,Cheng-Tao Lin,Hung-Hsueh Chou,Kuan-Gen Huang,Wen-Ling Kuo,Ting-Chang Chang,Ch 대한부인종양학회 2020 Journal of Gynecologic Oncology Vol.31 No.3

Objective: The characteristics of patients with metachronous breast and ovarian malignancies and the pathogenic role of BRCA1/2 mutations remain poorly understood. We investigated these issues through a review of hospital records and nationwide Taiwanese registry data, followed by BRCA1/2 mutation analysis in hospital-based cases. Methods: We retrospectively retrieved consecutive clinical records of Taiwanese patients who presented with these malignancies to our hospital between 2001 and 2017. We also collected information from the Data Science Center of the Taiwan Cancer Registry (TCR) between 2007 and 2015. Next-generation sequencing and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification were used to identify BRCA1/2 mutations and large genomic rearrangements, respectively. When BRCA1/2 mutations were identified in index cases, pedigrees were reconstructed and genetic testing was offered to family members. Results: A total of 12,769 patients with breast cancer and 1,537 with ovarian cancer were retrieved from our hospital records. Of them, 28 had metachronous breast and ovarian malignancies. We also identified 113 cases from the TCR dataset. Eighteen hospital-based cases underwent BRCA1/2 sequencing and germline pathogenic mutations were detected in 7 patients (38.9%, 5 in BRCA1 and 2 in BRCA2). All BRCA1/2 mutation carriers had ovarian high-grade serous carcinomas. Of the 12 patients who were alive at the time of analysis, 5 were BRCA1/2 mutation carriers. All of them had family members with BRCA1/2-associated malignancies. Conclusions: Our results provide pilot evidence that BRCA1/2 mutations are common in Taiwanese patients with metachronous breast and ovarian malignancies, supporting the clinical utility of genetic counseling.

Evaluation of the Stability of Aspirin in Solid State by the Programmed Humidifying and Non-isothermal Experiments

Lin-Li Li,Xian-Cheng Zhan,Jian-Lin Tao 대한약학회 2008 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.31 No.3

The influence of both moisture and heat on the stability of aspirin was investigated by a single pair of experiments, one with programmed humidity control and the other non-isothermal, rather than many standard isothermal studies, each at constant relative humidity. In experiments, we adopted the acid-base back titration method to measure the content of aspirin in the presence of its degradation products. It was found that the degradation of aspirin could be expressed as ln[(c0-c)/c]=kt+D, where D was a lag time item not related to humidity and temperature. The relationship between the degradation rate constant k and humidity Hr and temperature T could be described as Arrhenius equation multiplied by an exponential item of relative humidity: k = A · exp(mHr) · exp(-(Ea/RT)), where A, Ea and m were the pre-exponential factor, observed activation energy, and a parameter related to humidity, respectively. The results obtained from the programmed humidifying and non-isothermal experiments, A=(1.09±2.04)×1012 h-1, Ea=(93.5±2.2) kJ ·mol-1 and m=1.18±0.19, were comparable to those from isothermal studies at constant humidity, A=(1.71±0.35)×1012 h-1, Ea=(94.9±0.7) kJ ·mol-1 and m=1.20±0.02. Since the programmed humidifying and non-isothermal experiments save time, labor and materials, it is suggested that the new experimental method can be used to investigate the stability of drugs unstable to both moisture and heat, instead of many classical isothermal experiments at constant humidity.

Bile Acid Transporters Are Expressed and Heterogeneously Distributed in Rat Bile Ducts

Zhu-lin Luo,Long Cheng,Tao Wang,Li-jun Tang,Fu-zhou Tian,Ke Xiang,Lin Cui 거트앤리버 소화기연관학회협의회 2019 Gut and Liver Vol.13 No.5

Background/Aims: Cholangiocytes are capable of reabsorbing bile salts from bile, but the pathophysiological significance of this process is unclear. To this end, we detected the expression and distribution of bile acid transport proteins in cholangiocytes from normal rat liver and analyzed the possible pathophysiological significance. Methods: Bile duct tissues of Sprague-Dawley rats were isolated by enzymatic digestion and mechanical isolation, and then divided into large and small bile duct tissues. Immunohistochemistry, real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting were used to determine the expression of the apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter (ASBT), ileal bile acid binding protein (IBABP), and basolateral organic solute transporter α (Ostα) in the biliary tract system of rats. Differences in the expression and distribution of these proteins were analyzed. Results: In cholangiocytes, ASBT and IBABP were mainly expressed in cholangiocytes of the large bile ducts, in which the expression of both was significantly higher than that in the small ducts (p<0.05). Ostα was simultaneously expressed in cholangiocytes of both the large and small bile ducts, showing no significant difference in expression between the two groups of bile ducts (p>0.05). Conclusions: Bile acid transporters are expressed and heterogeneously distributed in rat bile ducts, indicating that bile acid reabsorption by cholangiocytes might mainly occur in the large bile ducts. These findings may help explore the physiology of bile ducts and the pathogenesis of various cholangiopathies.

Impact of Caspase-8 (CASP8) -652 6N Del and D302H Polymorphisms on Prostate Cancer in Different Ethnic Groups

Zhang, Cheng-Dong,Li, Hong-Tao,Liu, Kun,Lin, Zhi-Di,Peng, Qi-Liu,Qin, Xue,He, Min,Wu, Hua,Mo, Zeng-Nan,Yang, Xiao-Li Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.18

Background: Despite evidence suggesting roles for caspase-8 (CASP8) -652 6N del and D302H polymorphisms in prostate cancer (PCa), the association of these polymorphisms with PCa risk remains inconclusive. Therefore, a meta-analysis was performed to more precisely estimate the association of CASP8 -652 6N del and D302H polymorphisms with PCa susceptibility. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify all case-control studies of CASP8 D302H and -652 6N del polymorphisms and PCa risk. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to assess the strength of the association and the precision of the estimate, respectively. Results: Nine -625 6N del studies and 4 D302H studies were included. CASP8 -652 6N del and D302H polymorphisms were not significantly associated with PCa risk in the overall analyses. However, in the subgroup analysis stratified by ethnicity, -625 6N del was significantly associated with PCa risk in the East Asian and Indian populations under the recessive model. Furthermore, the subgroup analysis strongly suggested that D302H was associated with lower PCa risk in the Non-Indian population under the dominant model. Conclusions: In our meta-analysis, ethnic-specific differences were evident in the association of CASP8-625 6N del and D302H polymorphisms with PCa risk.

Printed photonic elements: nanoimprinting and beyond

Zhang, Cheng,Subbaraman, Harish,Li, Qiaochu,Pan, Zeyu,Ok, Jong G.,Ling, Tao,Chung, Chi-Jui,Zhang, Xingyu,Lin, Xiaohui,Chen, Ray T.,Guo, L. Jay Royal Society of Chemistry 2016 Journal of Materials Chemistry C Vol.4 No.23

<P>In order to manufacture large-scale photonic devices of various dimensions at a low cost, a number of patterning techniques have been developed. Nanoimprint lithography is among the most promising given its unique advantages, such as high resolution, fast processing speed, high throughput, compatibility with diverse materials, and low cost. This review covers various aspects of nanoimprint lithography, including its operational principles, material requirements, and different ways of implementation. Nanoimprint lithography facilitates numerous high-performance and low-cost photonic elements, including optical interconnects, sensors, solar cells, and metamaterials. In addition, other related patterning techniques, together with their utilization for photonic device fabrication and their integration with nanoimprint lithography, are briefly discussed.</P>

The Gender-Sensitive Social Risk Factors for Internet Addiction in College Undergraduate Students

Xia Lin,Jing-yan Gu,Wan-jun Guo,Ya-jing Meng,Hui-yao Wang,Xiao-jing Li,Wei Deng,Lian-sheng Zhao,Xiao-hong Ma,Ming-li Li,Ting Chen,S,K,Cheng,Tao Li 대한신경정신의학회 2021 PSYCHIATRY INVESTIGATION Vol.18 No.7

Objective The current study aims to explore precipitating and social risk factors for internet addiction (IA) in university undergraduate students, and to provide evidence for interventions and the early prevention of IA in different genders. Methods Four thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight college sophomores completed an online survey on their internet use-related behaviours and social risk factors. Results We found that more male (8.3%) than female students (5.4%) had moderate and severe IA. The main online activity in the moderate and severe IA groups was online gaming in males and online streaming in females. Roommates engaging in similar internetbased entertainment was a risk factor of IA only for males, while not being in a romantic relationship was a risk factor of IA for females only. Infatuation with the internet before college and adjustment problems for college life were shared risk factors for both genders in the mild and moderate IA groups. Conclusion IA was a common phenomenon in college students with shared and unique precipitating and social risk factors in males and females. The gender-sensitive risk factors for IA warranted earlier and individualized intervention and prevention strategies for IA in this population.

Research on the effect of ultrasonic vibration on the roll-over during the fine blanking process

Yanxiong Liu,Tao Cheng,Lin Hua,Huajie Mao 대한기계학회 2017 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.31 No.2

Fine blanking process as an advanced sheet metal cutting process has been widely used in industry. However, the roll-over of the parts fabricated by this process weakens the performance. For some parts, i.e. gear, the size of the roll-over should be very small in some situation. Therefore, a lot of efforts have been made to reduce the roll-over size or even eliminate the roll-over. Since the high frequency vibration can greatly change the metal flow, the ultrasonic vibration was applied into the fine blanking process to eliminate the roll-over in this paper. A finite element model was created to investigate the roll-over forming mechanism in the ultrasonic vibration assisted fine blanking process. The forming force, metal flow and mean stress were analyzed and compared with the conventional fine blanking process, and the roll-over size variation mechanism of the ultrasonic vibration assisted fine blanking process was revealed. An experiment of ultrasonic vibration assisted fine blanking has been carried out in this paper, and the roll-over size variation during the conventional and ultrasonic vibration assisted fine blanking process were compared. The results show that the experiment result has a good agreement with that of the finite element simulation. From this research, it can get that the ultrasonic vibration can greatly reduce the roll-over size, and it has a promising future to be used in the fine blanking process.

Evaluation of the Stability of Aspirin in Solid State by the Programmed Humidifying and Non-isothermal Experiments

Zhan, Xian-Cheng,Tao, Jian-Lin,Li, Lin-Li 대한약학회 2008 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.31 No.3

single pair of experiments, one with programmed humidity control and the other non-isothermal, rather than many standard isothermal studies, each at constant relative humidity. In experiments, we adopted the acid-base back titration method to measure the content of aspirin in the presence of its degradation products. It was found that the degradation of aspirin could be expressed as In[($C_o-c$)/c]=kt+D, where D was a lag time item not related to humidity and temperature. The relationship between the degradation rate constant k and humidity $H_r$, and temperature T could be described as Arrhenius equation multiplied by an exponential item of relative humidity: k= A . exp($mH_r$)${\cdot}$exp(-($E_a/RT$)), where A, $E_a$ and m were the pre-exponential factor, observed activation energy, and a parameter related to humidity, respectively. The results obtained from the programmed humidifying and non-isothermal experiments, A=$(1.09{\pm}2.04){\times}10^{12}\;h^{-1}$, $E_a=(93.5{\pm}2.2)\;kJ{\cdot}mol^{-1}$ and m=$1.18{\pm}O.19$, were comparable to those from isothermal studies at constant humidity, A=$(1.71{\pm}o.35){\times}10^{12}\;h^{-1}$, $E_a=(94.9{\pm}0.7)\;kJ{\cdot}mol^{-1}$ and m=$1.20{\pm}0.02$. Since the programmed humidifying and non-isothermal experiments save time, labor and materials, it is suggested that the new experimental method can be used to investigate the stability of drugs unstable to both moisture and heat, instead of many classical isothermal experiments at constant humidity.

China Consensus Document on Allergy Diagnostics

Chen Hao,Li Jing,Cheng Lei,Gao Zhongshan,Lin Xiaoping,Zhu Rongfei,Yang Lin,Tao Ailin,Hong Haiyu,Tang Wei,Guo Yinshi,Huang Huaiqiu,Sun Jinlyu,Lai He,Lei Cheng,Liu Guanghui,Xiang Li,Chen Zhuanggui,Ma Ha 대한천식알레르기학회 2021 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.13 No.2

The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased dramatically in recent years in China, affecting the quality of life in 40% of the population. The identification of allergens is the key to the diagnosis of allergic diseases. Presently, several methods of allergy diagnostics are available in China, but they have not been standardized. Additionally, cross-sensitization and co-sensitization make allergy diagnostics even more complicated. Based on 4 aspects of allergic disease (mechanism, diagnosis procedures, allergen detection in vivo and in vitro as well as the distribution map of the most important airborne allergens in China) and by referring to the consensus of the European Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the World Allergy Organization, and the important literature on allergy diagnostics in China in recent years, we drafted this consensus of allergy diagnostics with Chinese characteristics. It aims to standardize the diagnostic methods of allergens and provides a reference for health care givers. The current document was prepared by a panel of experts from the main stream of professional allergy associations in China.

Diffusion mechanism of deep shale gas and its carbon isotope fractionation: a combined simulated and mathematical analysis

Yu Zou,Guojian Wang,Cheng Tao,Rui Zhou,Shangqing Zhang,Dongna Liu,Xiaohui Lin,Xuying Zheng 한국지질과학협의회 2023 Geosciences Journal Vol.27 No.3

Unlike the release pressure process in shale gas exploitation, in this study, the concentration diffusion process is deeply discussed under constant temperature-pressure conditions, which aims to evaluate the preservation conditions of shale gas reservoirs in combination with isotopic fractionation characteristics. The isobaric diffusion experiment emphasized that decreasing pressure can lead to enhanced diffusion and isotope fractionation. The established mathematical model not only confirms the results of the simulating experiment, but also suggests that the contributions of Fick, Knudsen and surface diffusion to the migration of methane (including 12CH4 and 13CH4) vary in the geological evolution of shale reservoirs, which are mainly controlled by the pore system and gas pressure. Based on the analysis of specific samples of Longmaxi shale (r = 11.7 nm) and Niutitang shale (r = 1.3 nm), we propose that: 1) high pressure condition (> 20 MPa) can significantly limit Knudsen diffusion, which is the reason for reducing the total diffusion coefficient (DTotal) and isotope fractionation, while low pressure (< 10 MPa) and small pore radius (ca. 1 nm) can strengthen the fractionation; 2) pore connectivity and heterogeneity can lead to an order of magnitude change in DTotal, while the influence of temperature is relatively small. According to the mathematical model, it can be expected that enhanced dissipation intensity and isotope fractionation of shale gas may occur in the process of basin uplift and pressure relief, which can potentially be used for the evaluation of reservoir preservation.