Profile of disposition, tissue distribution and excretion of the novel anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) agent W-1 in rats

Ying-Yuan Lu,Xiao-Wei Wang,Xin Wang,Wen-Bing Dai,Qiang Zhang,Pu Li,Ya-Qing Lou,Chuang Lu,Jun-Yi Liu,Guo-Liang Zhang 대한약학회 2016 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.39 No.7

The purpose of this study was to characterize the disposition, distribution, excretion and plasma protein binding of 6-benzyl-1-benzyloxymethyl-5-iodouracil (W- 1) in rats. Concentrations of W-1 within biological samples were determined using a validated high performance liquid chromatography method. The plasma protein binding of W-1 was examined by equilibrium dialysis method. After oral administration of W-1 (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg, respectively) in self-microemulsifying drug delivery system formulation, the pharmacokinetic parameters of W-1 were as follows: the peak plasma concentrations (Cmax) were 0.42, 1.50 and 2.55 μg/mL, the area under the curve (AUC0-t) were 0.89, 2.27 and 3.96 lg/h mL and the plasma half-life (t1/2) were 5.15, 3.77 and 3.77 h, respectively. Moreover, the prototype of W-1 was rapidly and extensively distributed into fifteen tissues, especially higher concentrations were detected in intestine, stomach and liver, respectively. The plasma protein binding of W-1 in rat, beagle dog and human were in the range of 97.96–99.13 %. This study suggested that W-1 has an appropriate pharmacokinetics in rats, such as rapid absorption, moderate clearance, and rapid distribution to multiple tissues. Those properties provide important information for further development W-1 as an anti-HIV-1 drug candidate.

Influence of second order wave excitation loads on coupled response of an offshore floating wind turbine

Chuang, Zhenju,Liu, Shewen,Lu, Yu The Society of Naval Architects of Korea 2020 International Journal of Naval Architecture and Oc Vol.12 No.1

This paper presents an integrated analysis about dynamic performance of a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine (FOWT) OC4 DeepCwind with semi-submersible platform under real sea environment. The emphasis of this paper is to investigate how the wave mean drift force and slow-drift wave excitation load (Quadratic transfer function, namely QTF) influence the platform motions, mooring line tension and tower base bending moments. Second order potential theory is being used for computing linear and nonlinear wave effects, including first order wave force, mean drift force and slow-drift excitation loads. Morison model is utilized to account the viscous effect from fluid. This approach considers floating wind turbine as an integrated coupled system. Two time-domain solvers, SIMA (SIMO/RIFLEX/AERODYN) and FAST are being chosen to analyze the global response of the integrated coupled system under small, moderate and severe sea condition. Results show that second order mean drift force and slow-drift force will drift the floater away along wave propagation direction. At the same time, slow-drift force has larger effect than mean drift force. Also tension of the mooring line at fairlead and tower base loads are increased accordingly in all sea conditions under investigation.

Influence of second order wave excitation loads on coupled response of an offshore floating wind turbine

Chuang, Zhenju,Liu, Shewen,Lu, Yu The Society of Naval Architects of Korea 2020 International Journal of Naval Architecture and Oc Vol.12 No.-

This paper presents an integrated analysis about dynamic performance of a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine (FOWT) OC4 DeepCwind with semi-submersible platform under real sea environment. The emphasis of this paper is to investigate how the wave mean drift force and slow-drift wave excitation load (Quadratic transfer function, namely QTF) influence the platform motions, mooring line tension and tower base bending moments. Second order potential theory is being used for computing linear and nonlinear wave effects, including first order wave force, mean drift force and slow-drift excitation loads. Morison model is utilized to account the viscous effect from fluid. This approach considers floating wind turbine as an integrated coupled system. Two time-domain solvers, SIMA (SIMO/RIFLEX/AERODYN) and FAST are being chosen to analyze the global response of the integrated coupled system under small, moderate and severe sea condition. Results show that second order mean drift force and slow-drift force will drift the floater away along wave propagation direction. At the same time, slow-drift force has larger effect than mean drift force. Also tension of the mooring line at fairlead and tower base loads are increased accordingly in all sea conditions under investigation.

Isothermal and non-isothermal kinetic and safety parameter evaluation of tert-butyl(2-ethylhexyl)monoperoxy carbonate by differential scanning calorimetry

Lu-Yen Chen,Jo-Ming Tseng,Chung-Hwei Su,Kuen-Yuan Chuang,Chun-Ping Lin,Shuh-Woei Yu 한국화학공학회 2012 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.29 No.10

Tert-butyl(2-ethylhexyl)monoperoxy carbonate (TBEHC) 95 mass% is intrinsically a very unstable substance that can induce self-decomposition even under normal atmospheric condition. During storage, TBEHC 95mass%can release an enormous amount of heat if the temperature is higher than the recommended storage temperature, due to the self-accelerating reaction having been ignited. In this study, TBEHC 95mass% was tested by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) under five heating rates (1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 oC/min) and four isothermal conditions (120, 125, 130,and 135 oC) to evaluate the basic kinetic and safety parameters of time to maximum rate (TMR), self-accelerating decomposition temperature (SADT), and temperature of no return (TNR). Under runaway reaction TBEHC 95 mass%releases a great quantity of heat. This study establishes an important guiding principle for related manufacturing processes worldwide.

Impact of Hepatoprotective Medications on the Safety and Efficacy of OBV/PTV/r plus DSV ± Ribavirin in HCV GT1b-infected Asian Patients

( Wan-long Chuang ),( Yan Luo ),( Jeong Heo ),( Gui-qing Wang ),( Ming-lung Yu ),( Yoon Jun Kim ),( Qing Xie ),( Cheng-yuan Peng ),( Mingxiang Zhang ),( Yan Huang ),( Wenjing Lu ),( Linda M. Fredrick 대한간학회 2017 춘·추계 학술대회 (KASL) Vol.2017 No.1

Aims: Hepatoprotective medications (HPMs) are commonly used in patients with chronic liver disease, especially across Asia. The phase 3 ONYX-I and ONYX-II studies evaluated the safety and efficacy of the 3-DAA regimen of ombitasvir and paritaprevir/ritonavir (OBV/PTV/r) plus dasabuvir (DSV) ± ribavirin (RBV) in an exclusively HCV GT1b-infected Asian population. This post-hoc analysis evaluated the impact of HPM use in patients treated with OBV/PTV/r + DSV ± RBV in these studies. Methods: ONYX-I and ONYX-II enrolled patients in China, South Korea and Taiwan. SVR12, treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs), and alanine transaminase (ALT) normalization, as well as mean changes in ALT over time were assessed in patients using vs not using HPMs. HPM use defined as all medications administered during any treatment period. Results: Overall, 11% (36/325) of non-cirrhotic and 57% (59/104) of cirrhotic patients were receiving HPMs, with ursodeoxycholic acid being the most commonly used in both non-cirrhotic (5.2% [17/325]) and cirrhotic (14.4% [15/104]) patients. SVR12 rates were high (99.7- 100%) in both non-cirrhotic and cirrhotic patients irrespective of HPM use. The regimen was generally well tolerated, with low rates of SAEs and AEs leading to treatment discontinuation (Table). Of patients with ALT above normal at baseline (BL), 100% vs 95% of non-cirrhotic and 98% vs 89% of cirrhotic patients using or not using HPMs, respectively, had normal ALT values at end of treatment (EOT). Mean ALT levels during treatment declined rapidly and similarly with and without HPM use; mean changes from BL to EOT were -38.8 and -37.0 U/L, respectively, in non-cirrhotic and -54.2 and -66.6 U/L, respectively, in cirrhotic patients. Conclusions: OBV/PTV/r + DSV ± RBV achieved high SVR12 and was generally well tolerated regardless of HPM use. HPM use had no impact on the safety profile of OBV/PTV/r + DSV therapy in Asian HCV infected subjects.

Study on the Innovation of Talent Cultivation Mode in Universities under the Background of the Construction of Double City Economic Circle

况,迎春(Chuang Yingchun),高雅(Gao Ya),黄,怡(Huang Yi),阳,丹(Yang Dan),吕,瑶,(Lu Yao),唐慧(Tang Hu),李青,嵩(Li Qing-Song) 아시아사회과학학회 2022 International Science Research Vol.2 No.1

成渝双城经济圈作为国家重要的协同发展战略, 对成渝地区教育、人才培养发展、人才联育方面, 提供了历史性的机遇, 人才作为社会、国家重要的发展动力, 对于实现民族振兴、赢得国际竞争主动权的战略资源具有重要作用。本文立足于成渝双城经济圈政策实行的大背景下, 深入探讨实现人才创新发展的路径与基础, 在切实分析成渝双城经济圈高校人才培养模式现状后, 通过结合成渝地区重点高校报告和相关数据进行比较研究, 提出所面临的缺陷与不足等相关问题的合理可行的建议。 As an important national cooperative development strategy, Chengdu Chongqing double city economic circle provides a historic opportunity for education, talent training and development, and Talent Association in Chengdu-Chongqing area. As an important driving force for social and national development, talent plays an important role in realizing national revitalization and winning the strategic resources of international competition initiative. Based on the background of the implementation of the policy of Chengdu Chongqing double city economic circle, this paper deeply explores the path and basis for the development of talent innovation. After the actual analysis of the current situation of the talent training mode in Chengdu Chongqing double city economic circle, through the comparison of the report of key universities in Chengdu-Chongqing area and related data, it puts forward reasonable and feasible suggestions on the defects and deficiencies faced and other related issues.

Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses

Tsung-Hsien Tsai,Lu-Te Chuang,Tsung-Jung Lien,Yau-Rong Liing,Wei-Yu Chen,Po-Jung Tsai 한국식품영양과학회 2013 Journal of medicinal food Vol.16 No.4

Propionibacterium acnes is a key pathogen involved in the progression of acne inflammation. The development of a new agent possessing antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity against P. acnes is therefore of interest. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effect of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) extract on P. acnes–induced inflammation in vitro and in vivo. The results showed that ethanolic rosemary extract (ERE) significantly suppressed the secretion and mRNA expression of proinflammatory cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-8, IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor-α in P. acnes–stimulated monocytic THP-1 cells. In an in vivo mouse model, concomitant intradermal injection of ERE attenuated the P. acnes–induced ear swelling and granulomatous inflammation. Since ERE suppressed the P. acnes–induced nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) activation and mRNA expression of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 2, the suppressive effect of ERE might be due, at least partially, to diminished NF-κB activation and TLR2-mediated signaling pathways. Furthermore, three major constituents of ERE, carnosol, carnosic acid, and rosmarinic acid, exerted different immumodulatory activities in vitro. In brief, rosmarinic acid significantly suppressed IL-8 production, while the other two compounds inhibited IL-1β production. Further study is needed to explore the role of bioactive compounds of rosemary in mitigation of P. acnes–induced inflammation.

Noise Policy in Taiwan

Chou, Li-Chung,Chuang, Shiun-Cheng,Lu, Hung-Kuang 한국소음진동공학회 2003 한국소음진동공학회 국제학술대회논문집 Vol.2003 No.8

Development of IGZO TFTs and Their Applications to Next-Generation Flat-Panel Displays

Hsieh, Hsing-Hung,Lu, Hsiung-Hsing,Ting, Hung-Che,Chuang, Ching-Sang,Chen, Chia-Yu,Lin, Yusin The Korean Infomation Display Society 2010 Journal of information display Vol.11 No.4

Organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs) have shown superior characteristics and are expected to dominate the nextgeneration flat-panel displays. Active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) displays, however, have stringent demands on the performance of the backplane. In this paper, the development of thin-film transistors (TFTs) based on indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) on both Gen 1 and 6 glasses, and their decent characteristics, which meet the AMOLED requirements, are shown. Further, several display prototypes (e.g., 2.4" AMOLED, 2.4" transparent AMOLED, and 32" AMLCD) using IGZO TFTs are demonstrated to confirm that they can indeed be strong candidates for the next-generation TFT technology not only of AMOLED but also of AMLCD (active-matrix liquid crystal display).

Development of IGZO TFTs and Their Applications to Next-Generation Flat-Panel Displays

Hsing-Hung Hsieh,Hsiung-Hsing Lu,Hung-Che Ting,Ching-Sang Chuang,Chia-Yu Chen,Yusin Lin 한국정보디스플레이학회 2010 Journal of information display Vol.11 No.4

Organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs) have shown superior characteristics and are expected to dominate the nextgeneration flat-panel displays. Active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) displays, however, have stringent demands on the performance of the backplane. In this paper, the development of thin-film transistors (TFTs) based on indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) on both Gen 1 and 6 glasses, and their decent characteristics, which meet the AMOLED requirements,are shown. Further, several display prototypes (e.g., 2.4” AMOLED, 2.4” transparent AMOLED, and 32” AMLCD) using IGZO TFTs are demonstrated to confirm that they can indeed be strong candidates for the next-generation TFT technology not only of AMOLED but also of AMLCD (active-matrix liquid crystal display)