Blocking Artifacts Reduction using Two Modes Shift Block Filter

Ying-Wen Chang,Yen-Yu Chen 대한전자공학회 2008 ITC-CSCC :International Technical Conference on Ci Vol.2008 No.7

Blocking effect is the major drawbacks in DCT-based codec at low bit-rate. An efficient anti-blocking effect algorithm is induced in the DCT domain. The proposed algorithm eases the false edges with low computational complexity. Two operations are suggested to different region according the region feature. One operation applies to the smooth region and the boundary edges become to linear distribution and more gradual. The other operation tries to remove some high frequency DCT component and to make the false edge smoothness but not harm for the image quality. The proposed scheme can take best quality in both objective and subjective metrics. Moreover, the objective metric, Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), can improve to 0.5 ㏈.

Impact of Interleukin-10 Gene Polymorphisms on Survival in Patients with Colorectal Cancer

Wen-Chien Ting,Lu-Min Chen,Li-Chia Huang,Mann-Jen Hour,Yu-Hsuan Lan,Hong-Zin Lee,Bang-Jau You,Ta-Yuan Chang,Bo-Ying Bao 대한의학회 2013 Journal of Korean medical science Vol.28 No.9

Chronic inflammation is thought to be the leading cause of colorectal cancer, and interleukin-10 (IL10) has been identified as a potent immunomodulatory cytokine that regulates inflammatory responses in the gastrointestinal tract. Although several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in IL10 have been associated with the risk of colorectal cancer, their prognostic significance has not been determined. Two hundred and eightytwo colorectal cancer patients were genotyped for two candidate cancer-associated SNPs in IL10. The associations of these SNPs with distant metastasis-free survival and overall survival were evaluated by Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox regression model. The minor homozygote GG genotype of IL10 rs3021094 was significantly associated with a 3.30-fold higher risk of death compared with the TT+TG genotypes (P = 0.011). The patients with IL10rs3021094 GG genotype also had a poorer overall survival in Kaplan-Meier analysis (log-rank P = 0.007) and in multivariate Cox regression model (P = 0.044) adjusting for age, gender,carcinoembryonic antigen levels, tumor differentiation, stage, lymphovascular invasion,and perineural invasion. In conclusion, our results suggest that IL10 rs3021094 might be a valuable prognostic biomarker for colorectal cancer patients.

Antiviral activity of Rheum palmatum methanol extract and chrysophanol against Japanese encephalitis virus

Chang, Shu-Jen,Huang, Su-Hua,Lin, Ying-Ju,Tsou, Yi-Yun,Lin, Cheng-Wen 대한약학회 2014 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.37 No.9

Rheum palmatum, Chinese traditional herb, exhibits a great variety of anti-cancer and anti-viruses properties. This study rates antiviral activity of R. palmatum extracts and its components against Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in vitro. Methanol extract of R. palmatum contained higher levels of aloe emodin, chrysophanol, rhein, emodin and physcion than water extract. Methanol extract ($IC_{50}=15.04{\mu}g/ml$) exhibited more potent inhibitory effects on JEV plaque reduction than water extract ($IC_{50}=51.41{\mu}g/ml$). Meanwhile, $IC_{50}$ values determined by plaque reduction assay were $15.82{\mu}g/ml$ for chrysophanol and $17.39{\mu}g/ml$ for aloe-emodin, respectively. Virucidal activity of agents correlated with anti-JEV activity, while virucidal $IC_{50}$ values were $7.58{\mu}g/ml$ for methanol extract, $17.36{\mu}g/ml$ for water extract, $0.75{\mu}g/ml$ for chrysophanol and $0.46{\mu}g/ml$ for aloe-emodin, respectively. In addition, $10{\mu}g/ml$ of extract, chrysophanol or aloe emodin caused 90 % inhibition of JEV yields in cells and significantly activated gamma activated sequence-driven promoters. Hence, methanol extract of R. palmatum and chrysophanol with high therapeutic index might be useful for development of antiviral agents against JEV.

Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection, Cervical Cancer, and HPV Vaccine and its Correlates among Medical Students in Southwest China: a Multi-center Cross-sectional Survey

Wen, Ying,Pan, Xiong-Fei,Zhao, Zhi-Mei,Chen, Feng,Fu, Chun-Jing,Li, Si-Qi,Zhao, Yun,Chang, Hong,Xue, Qing-Ping,Yang, Chun-Xia Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.14

Background: Since cervical cancer can be prevented and controlled through human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, it is important to train health care providers and provide them with appropriate knowledge. This study aimed to understand the level of HPV related knowledge among medical students and correlates in Southwest China in order to address any potential gap in their knowledge base. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among medical students in six selected universities across Southwest China based on a pretested questionnaire regarding HPV infection, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccines. Results: We successfully surveyed 1, 878 medical students, of whom 32.1% were males and 67.9% were females. Their mean age was 20.8 (standard deviation: 1.3) years. 91.8% of them were ethnic Han Chinese, and 43.8% were students in clinical medicine. While 76.5% had heard of HPV only 48.8% knew that the prevention of cervical cancer was possible through HPV vaccination. Only 42.9% of the male and 49.2% of the female students correctly answered over 10 out of 22 questions on HPV related knowledge. Female students appeared to know more about HPV and HPV vaccination (OR: 1.39; 95% CI: 1.11-1.75). In addition, the student knowledge improved with the grade (p<0.001). University courses were the most selected source of knowledge about HPV vaccination (66.4%). 83.6% of males and 91.4% of females were willing to have more HPV related education by experts (p<0.001). Only 10.1% of the students acknowledged that people had asked for their advice regarding HPV vaccination. Conclusions: Our survey indicates that medical students from Southwest China have poor knowledge of HPV and HPV vaccination, but are willing to receive more relevant information. Targeted education should be incorporated into school courses to inform these future health care providers and ensure success of programs for cervical cancer control and prevention.

Apoptosis of Human Burkitt’s Lymphoma Cells Induced by 2-N,NDiethylaminocarbonyloxymethyl-1-diphenylmethyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl) piperazine Hydrochloride (PMS-1077)

Wen-di Wang,Xi-ming Xu,Ying Chen,Peng Jiang,Chang-zhi Dong,Qin Wang 대한약학회 2009 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.32 No.12

Piperazine is one of the heterocycles which are associated with diverse pharmacological activities. 2-N,N-Diethylaminocarbonyloxymethyl-1-diphenylmethyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl) piperazine hydrochloride (PMS-1077) is a trisubstituted piperazine which contains a trimethoxybenzene ring and a benzhydrylpiperazine fragment, both of which can induce cell proliferation regression by different mechanisms. We have therefore examined the effects of PMS-1077 on Human Burkitt’s lymphoma cells (Raji). The viability of Raji cells was determined by MTT assay and also assessed by trypan blue dye exclusion method. The results demonstrate that PMS-1077 can suppress the proliferation of Raji cells in a dose- and timedependent manner, while inhibit colony formation ability of Raji cells merely in a dose-dependent manner in vitro. Meanwhile, morphological changes were observed using fluorescence microscope. Flow cytometric analysis through PI stains showed that PMS-1077 blocked the growth of Raji cells in the G0/G1 period, and induced apoptosis of Raji cells after 48 h of incubation. Cell apoptosis induced by PMS-1077 was further confirmed by staining with Annexin-V FITC and PI. Preliminary study by molecular docking suggests that PMS-1077 may inhibit tubulin polymerization. More experiments are in progress in our laboratory to reveal the mode of action of PMS-1077 in the induction of apoptosis of Raji cells.

Research on the Effect of Health food on Consumer Purchase Intention

Ying-Mei Lee,Zhang Xiangqian,Wen-Tsann Lin,Meng-Hua Li,Hung-Lung Chang 대한산업공학회 2015 대한산업공학회 추계학술대회논문집 Vol.2015 No.11

This study used the structural equation modeling (SEM) of SPSS and AMOS to verify the hypotheses on the correlation between various dimensions, which were all supported. The correlations were significantly positive. The results showed that the effect of consumer health concept on algae product knowledge is significantly positive, where path coefficient is 0.9, indicating that consumers with health concept are more willing to accept new algae product knowledge, thereby affecting their purchase intention on algae product.

Development of Novel Pineapple Peel Juice Through Lactic Acid Fermentation for Enhancing Antioxidant Capacity and Stability

( Wen Fu Wu ),( Yi Ching Liu ),( Hsin Yun Chang ),( Chen Wei Huang ),( Ying Chen Lu ) 한국농업기계학회 2018 한국농업기계학회 학술발표논문집 Vol.23 No.1

Pineapples are tropical fruit that are rich in vitamins, enzymes and fibers with many health benefits not only in pulps but also peels. However, the peels of pineapples are normally removed and dropped. The pulps and peels of four pineapple cultivars, Milk, Honey Fragrance, Smooth Cayenne and Golden Diamond pineapples, were juiced, filtered and analyzed, and the Golden Diamond pineapple was found to have highest antioxidant capacity. The pulp and peel juices of Golden Diamond pineapple were inoculated with Enterococcus faecium LYC91 and various concentration calcium carbonate to ferment at 37°C for 24 hours follow by bacterial and antioxidant capacity analysis. The results indicated that the fermented pineapple peel juice with calcium carbonate had highest bacterial number, total polyphenol content, DPPH radical scavenging ability, Fe2 + chelating ability and reducing power activity than pulp juice and unfermented pineapple juice. The viable bacterial number of fermented pineapple pulp and peel juices with calcium carbonate remain 8.0 log CFU/mL after stored at 4°C for 1 month. The freeze-dried powder of the fermented pineapple pulp and peel juices with calcium carbonate retained the viable cell number of 9.0 log CFU/g after stored at 4°C for three months. These results showed that the fermented pineapple pulp and peel juices with calcium carbonate were novel pineapple lactic acid fermented drinks with growth potential.

Temperature-dependent development and life history of Oligonychus litchii (Acari: Tetranychidae), on wax apple

Wen-Hua Chen,Chao-Yu Li,Tsui-Ying Chang 한국응용곤충학회 2016 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.19 No.1

The litchi spider mite Oligonychus litchii Lo & Ho is one of the major pests of fruit crops in Taiwan. This study investigated the life history of the litchi spider mite on wax apple (Syzygium samarangense Merr. & Perry) at five constant temperatures (16, 20, 25, 30, and 32 °C) under 70 ± 5% RH and a 12L:12D photoperiod. Ninetyfive percent of the eggs hatched at 20, 25, and 30 °C, respectively. The entire developmental period was 40.3 days at 16 °C and only 9.3 days at 32 °C. The low developmental threshold temperature for development fromegg to adult was 10.1 °C, and the effective accumulated temperature was 197.5 degree–days (DD). Unmated female mites had the longest life span although the oviposition period shortened as temperature increased. Mated female mites produced significantly more eggs than unmated females. At most, a mated female could produce an average of 3.5 eggs per day at 25 °C and a maximum of 60.3 eggs over the entire oviposition period at 20 °C. Unmated females exclusively produce male offspring, indicating that litchi spider mites are arrhenotokous. At 25 °C, the intrinsic rate of increase (r) was 0.1610 day−1, the net reproductive rate (R0) was 19.58 offspring, the finite rate of increase (λ) was 1.1747 day−1, and the mean generation time (T) was 18.50 days. The results obtained in this study provide useful information to aid in the development of phenological models for pest monitoring programs of O. litchii in Taiwan.

High-Power Leaky Waveguide Semiconductor lasers emitting at 1.55 μm

Jing Chang Zhong,Wen Bo Fei,Ying Jie Zhao,Rong Hui Li,Fan Lei Zheng,Chang Ling Yan,Yun Long Deng 한국통신학회 1997 OPTOELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE Vol.2 No.1

Vγ1+ γδT Cells Are Correlated With Increasing Expression of Eosinophil Cationic Protein and Metalloproteinase-7 in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps Inducing the Formation of Edema

Luo-ying Yang,Xia Li,Wen-ting Li,Jian-cong Huang,Zhi-yuan Wang,Zi-zhen Huang,Li-hong Chang,Ge-hua Zhang 대한천식알레르기학회 2017 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.9 No.2

Purpose: We have found that expression of γδT cells is increased in pathological mucosa of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) compared with normal nasal mucosa. This increase is correlated with the infiltration of eosinophils in CRSwNP. Here, we investigated the expression of γδT cells, inflammation and tissue remodeling factors as well as their probable relationships in different types of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) in China. Methods: A total of 76 surgical tissue samples that included 43 CRSwNP samples (15 eosinophilic and 28 non-eosinophilic), 17 CRS samples without nasal polyps (CRSsNP), and 16 controls were obtained. Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to measure the mRNA expression levels of Vγ1+ γδT cells, Vγ4+ γδT cells, eosinophil cationic protein (ECP), interleukin (IL)-8, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β2, metalloproteinase (MMP)-7, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-4 and hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure the protein level of ECP and MMP-7 in CRSwNP. The eosinophils were counted and the level of edema was analyzed with HE staining. Results: The mRNA expression levels of the Vγ1 subset, ECP and MMP-7 were significantly increased in CRSwNP with histological characteristics of eosinophilic infiltration and edema. The expression of the Vγ1 gene in CRSwNP correlated positively with the expression of both ECP and MMP-7. No significant decreases in the mRNA expression levels of TGF-β2, TIMP-4 or HIF-1α were observed in the CRSwNP samples. The expression levels of Vγ1 gene, ECP and MMP-7 were significantly increased in eosinophilic CRSwNP compared to non-eosinophilic CRSwNP. Conclusions: Our results suggest the associations between Vγ1+ γδT cells, ECP and MMP-7 in CRSwNP, indicating that Vγ1+ γδT cells can induce the eosinophilic inflammation, which has a further effect on the formation of edema.