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DDX6 post-transcriptionally down-regulates miR-143/145 expression through host gene NCR143/145 in cancer cells (2013)

In various human malignancies, widespread dysregulation of microRNA (miRNA) expression is reported to occur and affects various cell growth programs. Recent studies suggest that the expression levels of miRNAs that act as tumor suppressors are frequently reduced in cancers because of chromosome deletions, epigenetical changes, aberrant transcription, and disturbances in miRNA processing. MiR-143 and -145 are well-recognized miRNAs that are highly expressed in several tissues, but down-regulated in most types of cancers. However, the mechanism of this down-regulation has not been investigated in detail. Here, we show that DEAD-box RNA helicase 6, DDX6 (p54/RCK), post-transcriptionally down-regulated miR-143/145 expression by prompting the degradation of its host gene product, NCR143/145 RNA. In human gastric cancer cell line MKN45, DDX6 protein was abundantly expressed and accumulated in processing bodies (P-bodies). DDX6 preferentially increased the instability of non-coding RNA, NCR143/145, which encompasses the miR-143/145 cluster, and down-regulated the expression of mature miR-143/145. In human monocytic cell line THP-1, lipopolysaccharide treatment promoted the assembly of P-bodies and down-regulated the expression of NCR143/145 and its miR-143/145 rapidly. In these cells, cycloheximide treatment led to a loss of P-bodies and to an increase in NCR143/145 RNA stability, thus resulting in up-regulation of miR-143/145 expression. These data demonstrate that DDX6 contributed to the control of NCR143/145 RNA stability in P-bodies and post-transcriptionally regulated miR-143/145 expression in cancer cells.
RETRACTED: Estrogen receptor-interacting protein that modulates its nongenomic activity-crosstalk with Src/Erk phosphorylation cascade (2002)

Numerous studies have demonstrated that estrogens induce rapid and transient activation of the Src/Erk phosphorylation cascade. Activation of this cascade triggers vital cellular functions including cell proliferation and differentiation. However, the details of the molecular mechanism of this process remain to be elucidated. We have identified a previously uncharacterized nuclear receptor-interacting protein designated as modulator of nongenomic activity of estrogen receptor (MNAR). Here we show that MNAR modulates estrogen-receptor (ER) interaction with members of the Src family of tyrosine kinases, which leads to a stimulation of Src enzymatic activity and activation of Erk1 and Erk2 kinases. We also show that MNAR, through activation of the Src/Erk phosphorylation cascade, affects ER transcriptional activity and ultimately ER-mediated gene expression. These data reveal that MNAR mediates the crosstalk between two important classes of signal transducing molecules and suggest that ER "genomic" and "nongenomic" activities are interrelated.
Targeting the E1 Replication Protein to the Papillomavirus Origin of Replication by Complex Formation with the E2 Transactivator (1990)

The mechanism by which transcription factors stimulate DNA replication in eukaryotes is unknown. Bovine papillomavirus DNA synthesis requires the products of the viral E1 gene and the transcriptional activator protein encoded by the E2 gene. Experimental data showed that the 68-kilodalton (kD) E1 protein formed a complex with the 48-kD E2 transcription factor. This complex bound specifically to the viral origin of replication, which contains multiple binding sites for E2. Repressor proteins encoded by the E2 open reading frame failed to complex with E1 suggesting that the 162-amino acid region of E2 that participates in transactivation contained critical determinants for interaction with E1. The physical association between a replication protein and a transcription factor suggests that transcriptional activator proteins may function in targeting replication initiator proteins to their respective origins of replication.
Cellular Mucins: Targets for Immunotherapy (1994)

Mucins are attracting great interest as potential targets for immunotherapy in the development of vaccines for cancers expressing Mucinl (MUC1) (e.g., breast, pancreas, ovary, and others) as there is (1) a 10-fold increase in the amount in adenocarcinomas; (2) an alteration in expression where they become ubiquitous, and (3) due to altered glycosylation, new epitopes appear on the cell surface that are absent in normal tissues. These new epitopes can be carbohydrate; others are peptide in nature. The cloning of the cDNAs from mucins, particularly MUC1, has led to rapid advances being made, and it is clear that a highly immunogenic peptide exists within the variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) found in all mucins. This peptide is immunogenic in mice, giving rise to strong antibody production, and most monoclonal antibodies made to breast cancer, which react with the protein core, react with the peptide APDTR. It is now also clear that humans with breast cancer have, in their draining lymph nodes, precursors of cytotoxic T cells that can be stimulated in vitro to react against breast cancer and indeed against the APDTR or a closely related peptide − shown from antibody-blocking studies. These CTLs are unique in that they are non-MHC restricted. The identification of suitable targets, coupled with the known immunogenicity of both the peptide and neo-carbohydrate epitopes, has led to the development of several different programs to immunize humans against breast cancer using either synthetic carbohydrates or peptides conjugated with adjuvants, and clinical trials are now in progress to evaluate their immunogenicity and anti-cancer effects.
An immunohistochemical study of epithelial membrane antigen, cytokeratin, and vimentin in papillary thyroid carcinoma. Recognition of lethal and favorable prognostic types (1992)

These results suggest that EMA reactivity may be a useful factor for anticipating the individual risk of distant metastasis or death from PTC at the time of initial surgical treatment.
Examination of the extracranial carotid bifurcation by thin-section dynamic CT: direct visualization of intimal atheroma in man (Part 1). (1984)

Because carotid angiography has been shown to have limitations in the detection of intimal disease at the bifurcation, a new method of examination of the extracranial carotid artery has been developed using thin-section dynamic computed tomographic (CT) scanning. Carotid atheroma and thrombi can be imaged directly on these sections. The intimal lesions are uniformly hypodense with respect to the carotid arterial wall. Radiologic-pathologic correlation studies using human carotid arteries in a neck phantom confirm that these hypodense lesions are atheromas or thrombi. There is good correlation between CT cross-sectional images and cross-sectional postmortem artery sections. While a number of new computer-based methods of reformation of the carotid artery have been developed, consecutive thin slices through the carotid bifurcation display the pathologic lesions satisfactorily.
Modulation of acute graft-versus-host-disease after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation by tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) release in the course of pretransplant conditioning: role of conditioning regimens and prophylactic application of a monoclonal antibody neutralizing human TNF alpha (MAK 195F) (1995)

Contribution of host-related cytokine release in the course of pretransplant conditioning to early tissue damage and induction of acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (BMT) has been shown in experimental models. We performed a clinical phase I/II trial applying a monoclonal antibody neutralizing human tumor necrosis alpha (TNF alpha) during pretransplant conditioning as additional prophylaxis in high-risk patients admitted to allogeneic BMT; TNF alpha serum levels and clinical courses in 21 patients receiving anti-TNF alpha prophylaxis were compared with data from 22 historical controls. Absence of significant release of TNF alpha in the period of busulphan (BUS) treatment, but significant induction of TNF alpha by total body irradiation (TBI) and cyclophosphamide (CY) conditioning were correlated with significantly earlier onset of acute GVHD in patients receiving TBI/CY regimens as compared with BUS/CY-treated patients. Prophylactic application of monoclonal anti-TNF alpha seemed to postpone onset of acute GVHD from day 15 to day 25 (P &lt; .05) after TBI/CY and from day 33 to day 53 after BUS/CY (P &lt; .10) conditioning. Application of monoclonal anti-TNF alpha in low and intermediate doses was safe and not associated with an increased incidence of infectious or hematologic complications. Thus, our data provide indirect and direct evidence for involvement of conditioning-related cytokine release in induction of early acute GVHD in the clinical setting and support further investigation of this novel approach in randomized trials.
Characteristics of a Novel Monoclonal Antibody Against Interleukin-14α (2009)

Interleukin-14alpha is cytokine encoded by the plus strand of il-14 gene using exons 3-10. It has been demonstrated in an IL-14-transgenic mice model that IL-14alpha could enhance an immune response to both TD and TI antigens and induce a phenotype that is very similar to SLE and Sjögren's syndrome, indicating that IL-14alpha may play an important role in autoimmune disease. To further study the role of IL-14alpha in human immune diseases, there is an urgent need to generate specific anti-human IL-14alpha monoclonal antibodies. In this study, we immunized BALB/c mice with synthesized human IL-14alpha-C polypeptide and obtained a novel monoclonal antibody, the anti-IL-14alpha-C antibody. Analysis by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), spot-ELISA, Western blot, and immuoprecipitation revealed that the MAb were specifically against recombinant human IL-14alpha protein, and its subtype and affinity constant (K(aff)) were IgG2a/kappa and 1.007 x 10(8) M(-1), respectively. This antibody might facilitate studies for pathophysiology of autoimmune disease.
The mechanisms and evidence of efficacy of electrical stimulation for healing of pressure ulcer: A systematic review (2013)

The objective of this article is to provide a systematic review of the efficacy of electrical stimulation in healing pressure ulcer and to review its mechanism of action. The Cochrane Library, PubMed, CINAHL, Medline, EMBASE, and NHS EED were searched for relevant interventional studies including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies. A best-evidence synthesis was performed to summarize the results of the included studies. A total of seven RCTs and two observational studies met the inclusion criteria. Moderate level of evidence of efficacy with low risk of bias was shown in all seven RCTs. Although some studies have used continuous direct current, most other investigators opted to use high-voltage pulsed current to minimize the risk of skin burn and to achieve greater current penetration. Overall, the incidence of adverse effects was very low. Two studies that assessed the economic impacts of electrical stimulation revealed substantial health care cost savings. The mechanisms through which electrical stimulation exerts a positive effect on pressure ulcer healing are reasonably well established. Clinical trials have revealed a moderate level of evidence to support its use as an ancillary treatment modality for healing pressure ulcer. Recommendations regarding the optimal electrical stimulation parameters and dosage of use are provided. Further studies to investigate potential barriers that may impede widespread use in different clinical settings are needed.
One vs. Two Burr Hole Craniostomy in Surgical Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma (2009)

In agreement with previous studies, burr hole craniostomy with closed drainage achieved a good surgical prognosis as a treatment of CSDH in this study. Results of our study indicate that burr hole craniostomy with one burr hole would be sufficient to evacuate CSDH with lower recurrence rate.
A kernel two-sample test (2012)

We propose a framework for analyzing and comparing distributions, which we use to construct statistical tests to determine if two samples are drawn from different distributions. Our test statistic is the largest difference in expectations over functions in the unit ball of a reproducing kernel Hilbert space (RKHS), and is called the maximum mean discrepancy (MMD).We present two distribution free tests based on large deviation bounds for the MMD, and a third test based on the asymptotic distribution of this statistic. The MMD can be computed in quadratic time, although efficient linear time approximations are available. Our statistic is an instance of an integral probability metric, and various classical metrics on distributions are obtained when alternative function classes are used in place of an RKHS. We apply our two-sample tests to a variety of problems, including attribute matching for databases using the Hungarian marriage method, where they perform strongly. Excellent performance is also obtained when comparing distributions over graphs, for which these are the first such tests.
Section Review Anti-infectives: The future role of quinolones (1996)

Quinolones, such as ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin, have gained wide acceptance for the treatment of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, as well as sexually transmitted diseases. Good pharmacokinetic profiles and potent activities against a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive pathogens result in the use of these antibacterials in both hospital and community settings. Although recently developed clinical quinolones dominate in the chemotherapy of various bacterial infections, their use is restricted by limited activities against a number of clinically-important Gram-positive bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and enterococci. Ciprofloxacin, the market leader, also has low potency against anaerobes. Bacterial resistance (such as in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) to ciprofloxacin is increasing rapidly. Many quinolone compounds are being synthesised to address these drawbacks. The new quinolones currently under development are characterised by enhanced activities against streptococci, staphylococci, enterococci and anaerobes. Although the treatment of traditional bacterial infections is at present the focus of quinolone research, the future role of quinolones will extend current applications to include new indications of bacterial infections and other non-bacterial diseases. This review will concentrate on the more recently developed quinolones which possess significantly more therapeutic value than existing quinolones, and will provide information on those compounds under commercial development with major therapeutic potential. Recent developments in research into the identification of quinolones for the treatment of tuberculous, cancer, viral, fungal infections and parasitic diseases will also be discussed.
Evidence for the production of nitric oxide by activated macrophages treated with the antitumor agents flavone-8-acetic acid and xanthenone-4-acetic acid. (1990)

Activated peritoneal macrophages, obtained from mice pretreated with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin, after exposure in vitro to flavone-8-acetic acid (FAA; NSC 347512) at a concentration of 890 microM, produce nitrite (3.7 nmol/10(6) cells), as measured 20 h later by the Griess reaction. Stimulation of nitrite production was inhibited at least 90% by NG-monomethylarginine (125 microM), suggesting that nitrite was formed via nitric oxide as a product of arginine metabolism. Stimulation was only partially inhibited by dexamethasone (0.1 microM). The ability of xanthenone-4-acetic acid (XAA) and three of its analogues to stimulate nitrite production was also investigated. 5,6-Dimethyl-XAA stimulated nitrite production (12.6 nmol/10(6) cells) at an optimal concentration of 80 microM, 8-methyl-XAA was without effect, and XAA and 5-methyl-XAA showed intermediate activity. The optimal in vitro drug concentrations for stimulation by FAA, XAA, and active XAA analogues correlated with the optimal in vivo dose required for the induction of either hemorrhagic necrosis or growth delay of s.c. Colon 38 tumors. These results strongly imply that FAA and active XAA derivatives function as low molecular weight stimulators of nitric oxide formation in macrophages, possibly acting on the same differentiation pathway as do endotoxin and tumor necrosis factor alpha. We suggest that nitric oxide, which is known to be toxic to tumor cells, contributes to the cytotoxic action of FAA and its analogues.
Slot-loaded rectangular microstrip antenna for dual-frequency operation (2000)

A new design of a slot-loaded rectangular microstrip antenna for single-feed dual-frequency operation is proposed and experimentally studied. The slots loaded in the patch are a pair of bent slots centered in the patch and oriented along the resonant direction, with the spacing between the two slots being about half the patch's radiating-edge length. By varying the bent angle and horizontal-section length of the slots, the frequency ratio between the two operating frequencies is tunable in a range from about 1.28 to 1.79. The two frequencies are also of the same polarization planes and similar broadside radiation patterns. ©2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 24: 234–237, 2000.
Theoretical calculations of heterojunction discontinuities in the Si/Ge system (1986)

We present a theoretical study of the structural and electronic properties of pseudomorphic Si/Ge interfaces, in which the layers are strained such that the lattice spacing parallel to the interface is equal on both sides. The self-consistent calculations, based on the local density functional and ab initio pseudopotentials, determine the atomic structures and strains of minimum energy, and the lineup of the Si and Ge band structures. The presence of the strains causes significant shifts and splittings of the bulk bands. We derive values for the band discontinuities for (001), (111), and (110) interfaces under different strain conditions, and discuss the validity of the density-functional methods for the analysis of the interface problem. Spin-orbit splitting effects in the valence bands are included a posteriori. We express our results in terms of discontinuities in the valence bands, and deformation potentials for the bulk bands, and compare them with recent experiments on Si/${\mathrm{Si}}_{1\mathrm{\ensuremath{-}}\mathrm{x}}$${\mathrm{Ge}}_{\mathrm{x}}$ heterostructures.
Decreased Dendritic Spine Density on Prefrontal Cortical Pyramidal Neurons in Schizophrenia (2000)

This region- and disease-specific decrease in dendritic spine density on dorsolateral prefrontal cortex layer 3 pyramidal cells is consistent with the hypothesis that the number of cortical and/or thalamic excitatory inputs to these neurons is altered in subjects with schizophrenia.
Effects of Diabetes Mellitus on Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor 1 Decrease Albumin Gene Transcription (1996)

We have previously reported that albumin gene transcription is reduced in diabetes mellitus (DM). The present study explored the mechanism by which albumin gene transcription is down-regulated in DM. Deletional studies and displacement of factors binding to site B of the albumin promoter indicated that the repressive effects of DM are mediated by nuclear factors binding to this site. Since hepatocyte nuclear factor 1 (HNF1) activates albumin promoter activity and is the predominant factor binding to site B, we examined HNF1. The abundance and binding activity of HNF1 were reduced in hepatonuclear extracts from diabetic compared to control rats. However, HNF1 mRNA levels were unchanged, suggesting that the effect of DM on HNF1 is at the post-transcriptional level. Extracts from diabetic animals also contained another protein, distinct from HNF1 and vHNF1, which bound to site B in gel retardation studies. In summary, our studies demonstrate that the reduced abundance and binding activity of HNF1 correlates with decreased albumin gene transcription in DM.
Nutritional and Hormonal Regulation of Thyroid Hormone Deiodinases (1995)

Selenocysteine has been identified in the active center of types 1 and 3 iodothyronine deiodinases, two important enzymes regulating the formation and degradation of the active thyroid hormone, 3,5,3′-triiodothyronine (T3). Selenium is thus required for such complex processes as normal growth, brain development, and metamorphosis, all of which are thyroid hormone dependent. Structural and functional analyses of the type 1 deiodinase mRNA allowed identification of the selenocysteine insertion sequence (SECIS) element, a stem-loop structure in the 3′ untranslated region of the mRNA. SECIS elements with conserved sequence and structural features are also present in the 3′ untranslated regions of the mRNAs encoding selenoprotein P and the glutathione peroxidase family of selenoproteins. These elements are necessary and sufficient for directing selenocysteine incorporation into the deiodinases and the other mammalian selenoproteins.
Tumour necrosis factor-alpha but not interferon-gamma is the main inducer of inducible protein-10 in skin fibroblasts from patients with atopic dermatitis (2004)

Skin fibroblasts could be an important source of IP-10. TNF-alpha is the main inducer of IP-10 by skin fibroblasts, but not IFN-gamma or IL-4. The increased level of IP-10 in the plasma of patients with AD could be connected with increased activity of skin fibroblasts.
Introduction (2008)

Abstract This introductory chapter explains the coverage of this book, which is about the history of Western conflict in the Middle East. The book looks at the origin of civilization and the formation of Islam's so-called bloody border, and examines the breakdown of the Ottoman Empire. It explores U.S.–Israeli relations, and analyzes former U.S. Presidents George Bush and George W. Bush's wars on Iraq.
Virtual Location-Based Services: Merging the Physical and Virtual World (2014)

Location-based services gained much popularity through providing users with helpful information with respect to their current location. As a recent trend, virtual location-based services consider webpages or sites associated as 'virtual locations' that online users can visit. The presence of links between virtual locations and the corresponding physical locations (e.g., geo-location information of a restaurant linked to its website), allows for novel types of services and applications which constitute virtual location-based services (VLBS). Their success largely depends on the existence of websites referring to physical locations. In this paper, we investigate the usefulness of linking virtual and physical locations. For this, we analyze the presence and distribution of virtual locations, i.e., websites referring to places, for two Irish cities. Using simulated tracks based on a user movement model, we investigate how mobile users move through the Web as virtual space. Our results show that virtual locations are omnipresent in urban areas, and that the situation that a user is close to even several such locations at any time is rather the normal case instead of the exception.