Psychosocial Determinants of Knee Osteoarthritis Progression: Results from the Promoting Independence in Our Seniors with Arthritis Study

Guo Jeng Tan,Sheng Hui Kioh,Sumaiyah Mat,Maw Pin Tan,Shirley Huey Ling Chan,Jacintha Mei Ying Lee,Yee Wen Tan 대한노인병학회 2023 Annals of geriatric medicine and research Vol.27 No.4

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of physical disability among older adults. While established risk factors for knee OA include age and increased body weight, few studies have examined psychosocial risk factors or progression of knee OA. Methods: The Promoting Independence in our Seniors with Arthritis study recruited participants aged 65 years and over from orthopedic outpatients and community engagement events. Participants were invited to annual visits during which knee OA symptoms were assessed with the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), social network using the 6-item Lubben Social Network Scale and anxiety and depression using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale. Knee OA worsening was defined by a 5% reduction in mean KOOS scores at the last visit compared to the first visit. Results: Data were available from 148 participants, mean age 66.2±6.5 years and 74.1% female, of whom 28 (18.9%) experienced OA worsening over a median follow-up period of 29 months. Univariate analyses revealed that age, sex, height, grip strength, and social network were associated with OA worsening. Social network remained statistically significantly associated with OA worsening after adjustment for age and sex difference (odds ratio=0.924; 95% confidence interval, 0.857–0.997). The relationship between social network and OA worsening were attenuated by both depression and handgrip strength at baseline. Conclusion: Psychological status and muscle strength may be modifiable risk factors for social network which may in turn prevent knee OA worsening and should be targeted in future intervention studies.

Characterization and Expression Profile Analysis of a New cDNA Encoding Taxadiene Synthase from Taxus media

Guo Yin Kai,Ling Xia Zhao,Lei Zhang,Zhu Gang Li,Bin Hui Guo,Dong Li Zhao,Xiao Fen Sun,Zhi Qi Miao,Ke Xuan Tang 한국생활환경학회 2005 BMB Reports Vol.38 No.6

Cyanide-Bridged CrIIIMnII Binuclear Complexes Based on [Mn(phen)2]2+ and Dicyanidechromate(III) Building Blocks: Syntheses, Crystal Structures, and Magnetic Properties

Guo-Ling Li,Li-Fang Zhang,Zhong-Hai Ni,Hui-Zhong Kou,Ai-Li Cui 대한화학회 2012 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.33 No.5

Three new cyanide-bridged CrIIIMnII binuclear complexes, [Mn(phen)2Cl][Cr(bpmb)(CN)2]·H2O (1) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, bpmb2– = 1,2-bis(pyridine-2-carboxamido)-4-methyl-benzenate), [Mn(phen)2Cl][Cr(bpdmb)- (CN)2]·H2O (2) (bpdmb2– = 1,2-bis(pyridine-2-carboxamido)-4,5-dimethyl-benzenate), and [Mn(phen)2Cl]- [Cr(bpClb)(CN)2]·CH3OH·H2O (3) (bpClb2– = 1,2-bis(pyridine-2-carboxamido)-4-chloro-benzenate) were obtained based on Mn(phen)2Cl2 and a series of dicyanidechromate(III) building blocks. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis shows the structures of the three complexes are dimeric type with two different metal centers linked by a cyanide group from corresponding dicyanidechromate(III) building block. Magnetic investigations indicate the existence of relatively weak antiferromagnetic coupling between Cr(III) and Mn(II) ions with best-fit constants JCrMn = –2.78(5) cm–1 for 1, JCrMn = –3.02(2) cm–1 for 2 and JCrMn = –2.27(3) cm–1 for 3 based on the spin exchange Hamiltonian = –2JCrMn Cr Mn. The magneto-structural correlation of cyanide-bridged CrIIIMnII complexes has been discussed at last.

Cyanide-Bridged Cr^IIIMn^II Binuclear Complexes Based on [Mn(phen)₂]²⁺ and Dicyanidechromate(III) Building Blocks: Syntheses, Crystal Structures, and Magnetic Properties

Li, Guo-Ling,Zhang, Li-Fang,Ni, Zhong-Hai,Kou, Hui-Zhong,Cui, Ai-Li Korean Chemical Society 2012 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.33 No.5

Three new cyanide-bridged $Cr^{III}Mn^{II}$ binuclear complexes, $[Mn(phen)_2Cl][Cr(bpmb)(CN)_2]{\cdot}H_2O$ ($\mathbf{1}$) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, $bpdmb^{2-}$ = 1,2-bis(pyridine-2-carboxamido)-4-methyl-benzenate), $[Mn(phen)_2Cl][Cr(bpmb)-(CN)_2]{\cdot}H_2O$ ($\mathbf{2}$) ($bpdmb^{2-}$ = 1,2-bis(pyridine-2-carboxamido)-4,5-dimethyl-benzenate), and $[Mn(phen)_2Cl]-[Cr(bpClb)(CN)_2]{\cdot}CH_3OH{\cdot}H_2O$ ($\mathbf{3}$) ($bpClb^{2-}$ = 1,2-bis(pyridine-2-carboxamido)-4-chloro-benzenate) were obtained based on $Mn(phen)_2Cl_2$ and a series of dicyanidechromate(III) building blocks. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis shows the structures of the three complexes are dimeric type with two different metal centers linked by a cyanide group from corresponding dicyanidechromate(III) building block. Magnetic investigations indicate the existence of relatively weak antiferromagnetic coupling between Cr(III) and Mn(II) ions with best-fit constants $J_{CrMn}=-2.78(5)cm^{-1}$ for $\mathbf{1}$, $J_{CrMn}=-3.02(2)cm^{-1}$ for $\mathbf{2}$ and $J_{CrMn}=-2.27(3)cm^{-1}$ for $\mathbf{3}$ based on the spin exchange Hamiltonian = $-2J_{CrMn}\hat{S}_{Cr}\hat{S}_{Mn}$. The magneto-structural correlation of cyanide-bridged $Cr^{III}Mn^{II}$ complexes has been discussed at last.

Anti-HER-2×anti-CD3 Bi-specific Antibodies Inhibit Growth of HCT-116 Colorectal Carcinoma Cells in Vitro and in Vivo

Ren, Hui,Li, Jun,Liu, Jing-Jing,Guo, Hui-Ling,Jiang, Tao Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.6

Objective: This study is conducted to evaluate the effects of anti-HER-2${\times}$anti-CD3 bi-specific antibodies(BsAb) on HER-2/neuover-expressing human colorectal carcinoma cells. Methods: Growth was assessed by MTT assays after exposure of HCT-116 cells to Herceptin, anti-CD3 and BsAb antibodies. Immunocytochemistry was applied to test the HER-2 level of HCT-116. In a nude mouse model, HER-2${\times}$CD3 BsAb was combined with effector cells (peripheral blood lymph cells from normal human being) for observations on in Vivo growth of tumors. Results: Compared with the control group, using effector cells combined with anti-CD3 McAb, Herceptin or HER2${\times}$CD3 BsAb, tumor cell growth in vitro and in vivo was significantly inhibited (P<0.05), most remarkably in the HER2${\times}$CD3 BsAb case. The growth of xenografts with HER2${\times}$CD3 BsAb combined with effector cells was also significantly inhibited when compared with the anti-CD3 McAb or Herceptin groups (P<0.05). Conclusion: HER-2/neu might be a useful target for immunotherapy in colorectal carcinoma, anti-HER2${\times}$anti-CD3 BsAb exerting clear anti-tumor effects.

Resveratrol Attenuates Early Diabetic Nephropathy by Down-Regulating Glutathione S-Transferases Mu in Diabetic Rats

Bei Jiang,Ling Guo,Bao-Ying Li,Jun-Hui Zhen,Jian Song,Tao Peng,Xiang-Dong Yang,Zhao Hu,Hai-Qing Gao 한국식품영양과학회 2013 Journal of medicinal food Vol.16 No.6

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the major cause of end-stage renal disease. Resveratrol has been shown to ameliorate hyperglycemia in diabetic rats. However, the effects of resveratrol on DN remain unknown. The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of resveratrol on early-stage DN. Diabetes was induced by streptozotocin injection in male Wistar rats. The diabetic rats were treated with resveratrol at a dose of 20 mg/kg body weight for 8 weeks. Plasma glucose, creatinine, kidney/body weight ratio, and 24-h urinary protein were determined. The renal pathological changes were examined with periodic acid Schiff staining, and renal mesangial cells were cultured in high glucose concentrations with indicated concentrations of resveratrol (2.5, 5.0, and 10.0 lmol/L). The proliferation of mesangial cells was evaluated by methylthiazoletetrazolium assay. Expressions of glutathione S-transferases Mu (GSTM) and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) were detected by western blot, and apoptosis was analyzed using a flow cytometer. Resveratrol reduced plasma glucose, creatinine, and urinary protein excretion, and attenuated renal hypertrophy. Moreover, resveratrol also reduced the expression of GSTM in diabetic rats. In vitro, resveratrol inhibited the proliferation of mesangial cells caused by high glucose and down-regulated GSTM and Nrf2 expressions in a dose-dependent manner. These findings suggest that resveratrol help prevent the progression of DN. The renoprotection by resveratrol is in part mediated through the inhibition of high glucoseinduced rat mesangial cell proliferation and downregulation of GSTM expression.

Clinical Character of Pediatric Head and Neck Rhabdomysarcomas: A 7-Year Retrospective Study

Zhang, Wei-Ling,Zhang, Yi,Huang, Dong-Sheng,Guo, Fang,Han, Tao,Hong, Liang,Hu, Hui-Min,Zhi, Tian Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.7

Objective: The rhabdomysarcoma (RMS) is most common soft tissue carcinoma in children, mostly found in the head and neck with high degree of malignancy. The current study aimed to summarize clinical data and evaluate treatment outcome of cases in a single hospital. Methods: Forty-one (24 male, 17 female) children with newly diagnosed RMS in Beijing Tong Ren Hospital were enrolled between November, 2004 and May, 2011. The. Students' t and Chi tests were then performed on retrospectively reviewed clinical data, followed by survival analysis based on the Kaplan Meier method using SPSS 17.0 software. Results: Of all cases, 32 were treated by common chemotherapy, and 3 cases with stage III RMS received high-dose chemotherapy and auto-peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (APBSCT). Side-effects in the former were: I grade for 62.5% (20/32), II grade for 28.1% (9/32), III grade account for 9.275% (3/32). Side-effects of 3 cases with APBSCT: 2 were I grade, 1 was III grade. The median follow-up time of 41 RMS cases was 41 months. Four cases were lost to follow-up, 7 cases recurred, and 5 cases died of cerebral metastasis, witha total survival rate was 86.5% (32/37). CR rate was 67.6% (25/37), PR was 18.9% (7/37). Conclusion: Multidiscipline treatment including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and auto-PBSCT is highly recommended for pediatric patients with head and neck RMS.

SIRT7 Exhibits Oncogenic Potential in Human Ovarian Cancer Cells

Wang, Hong-Ling,Lu, Ren-Quan,Xie, Su-Hong,Zheng, Hui,Wen, Xue-Mei,Gao, Xiang,Guo, Lin Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2015 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.16 No.8

Background: Sirtuin7 (SIRT7) is a type of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide oxidized form (NAD+)-dependent deacetylase and the least understood member of the sirtuins family; it is implicated in various processes, such as aging, DNA damage repair and cell signaling transduction. There is some evidence that SIRT7 may function as a tumor trigger for human malignancy. Here, we aimed to explore the biological function of SIRT7 in ovarian carcinoma cells and its potential mechanism. Materials and Methods: Expression of SIRT7 in ovarian cancer cell lines was detected by western blotting. Transduced cell lines with SIRT7 knockdown or overexpression were constructed. Cell viability, cologenic, apoptosis-associated and motility assays were performed to elucidate the biological function of SIRT7 in ovarian cancer cells. Results: SIRT7 demonstrated a higher level in ovarian cancer cell lines compared with normal cells. On the one hand, down-regulation of SIRT7 significantly reduced ovarian cancer cell growth, repressed colony formation and increased cancer cell apoptosis; on the other hand, up-regulation promoted the migration of cancer cells. Additionally, repression of SIRT7 also induced change in apoptosis-related molecules and subunits of the NF-${\kappa}B$ family. Conclusions: In the present study, our data indicated that SIRT7 might play a role of oncogene in ovarian malignancy and be a potential therapeutic target.

A Coumarin-based Fluorescent Sensor for Selective Detection of Copper (II)

Jian-Hong Wang,Xin-Ling Guo,Xu-Feng Hou,Hui-Jun Zhao,Zhao-Yang Luo,Jin Zhao 대한화학회 2014 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.35 No.8

Cu (II) detection is of great importance owing to its significant function in various biological processes. In this report, we developed a novel coumarin-based chemosensor bearing the salicylaldimine unit (2) for Cu2+ selective detection. The results from fluorescence spectra demonstrated that the sensor could selectively recognize Cu2+ over other metal cations and the detection limit is as low as 0.2 μM. Moreover, the confocal fluorescence imaging in HepG2 cells illustrated its potential for biological applications.

Improvement of Lipid and Terpenoid Yield in Thraustochytrids Using Chemical Regulators: A Review

Zi-Lei Chen,Lin-Hui Yang,Ling-Ling Tong,Yue Wang,Meng-Zhen Liu,Dong-Sheng Guo 한국생물공학회 2023 Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering Vol.28 No.5

For the increasing demand for lipids and terpenoids in humans, biological fermentation has become an attractive choice due to the safety and sustainability. Thraustochytrids have been identified as promising producers of polyunsaturated fatty acids because of their high lipid content and simple fatty acid composition. In addition, thraustochytrids are also potential producers of terpenoids for their completed mevalonate pathway. Chemical regulators can be used to stimulate or inhibit metabolic pathways, which are equivalent to effects of overexpression and suppression approaches. The application of chemical regulators is potentially an easy and practical approach to improve the lipid and terpenoid yield in thraustochytrids, which has become a research focus. In this review, the mechanisms of chemical regulators promoting lipid and terpenoid biosynthesis in thraustochytrids are elucidated. Various chemical regulators which can directly enhance the biosynthesis of lipids and terpenoids are summarized depending on the type of chemicals. In addition, some chemical regulators are demonstrated to indirectly improve lipid and terpenoid yield by reducing the conversion of metabolites and reducing oxidative stress. Therefore, the addition of chemical regulators can be a useful alternative strategy for improving lipid and terpenoid accumulation in large-scale cultivation of thraustochytrids.