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| 1 | Intracellular signaling mechanisms regulating the activation of human eosinophils by the novel Th2 cytokine IL-33:implications for allergic inflammation显示文摘The novel interleukin(IL)-1 family cytokine IL-33 has been shown to activate T helper 2(Th2)lymphocytes,mast cells and basophils to produce an array of proinflammatory cytokines,as well as to mediate blood eosinophilia,IgE secretion and hypertrophy of airway epithelium in mice.In the present study,we characterized the activation of human eosinophils by IL-33,and investigated the underlying intracellular signaling mechanisms.IL-33 markedly enhanced eosinophil survival and upregulated cell surface expression of the adhesion molecule intercellular adhesion molecule(ICAM)-1 on eosinophils,but it suppressed that of ICAM-3 and L-selectin.In addition,IL-33 mediates significant release of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-6 and the chemokines CXCL8 and CCL2.We found that IL33-mediated enhancement of survival,induction of adhesion molecules,and release of cytokines and chemokines were differentially regulated by activation of the nuclear factor(NF)-KB,p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)and extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK)pathways.Furthermore,we compared the above IL-33 activities with two structurally and functionally related cytokines,IL-1 B and IL-18.IL-1β,but not IL-18,markedly upregulated cell surface expression of ICAM-1.IL-1βand IL-18 also significantly enhanced eosinophil survival,and induced the release of IL-6 and chemokines CXCL8 and CCL2 via the activation of the NF-κB,p38 MAPK and ERK pathways.Synergistic efects on the release of IL-6 were also observed in combined treatment withIL-1B,IL-18 and IL-33.Taken together,our findings provide insight into IL-33-mediated activation of eosinophils via differential intracellular signaling cascades in the immunopathogenesis of allergic inflammation. | Joyce YS Chow Chun K Wong Phyllis FY Cheung Christopher WK Lam | 2010 | Cellular & Molecular Immunology2010，7，1： | 22 |
| 2 | Treatment of functional dyspepsia with sertraline:A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled pilot study显示文摘AIM:To evaluate sertraline,a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in the treatment of patients with functional dyspepsia.METHODS:Consecutive tertiary hospital patients with a clinical diagnosis of functional dyspepsia(FD) according to the Rome Ⅱ criteria with a Hong Kong dyspepsia index(HKDI) of greater than 16 were recruited.Patients commenced enrolment prior to the inception of the Rome Ⅲ criteria for functional dyspepsia.All patients were ethnic Chinese,had a normal upper endoscopy and were Helicobacter pylori negative prior to enrolment.Study patients were randomized to receive sertraline 50 mg or placebo daily for 8 wk.HKDI symptom scores,quality of life,hospital anxiety and depression(HAD) scale and global symptom relief were evaluated before,during and after treatment.Adverse effects were monitored during and after treatment.RESULTS:A total of 193 patients were randomized in the intention to treat(ITT),and 150 patients were included in the per protocol(PP) analysis.In both the ITT and PP,there was no difference in the primary outcome of global dyspepsia symptoms between the sertraline and placebo groups at week 8.In the ITT analysis,98 and 95 patients were randomized to the sertraline and placebo groups respectively.A total of 43 patients withdrew from the study(22.3%) by week 8,with 23 of the 24 drop-outs in the sertraline group occurring prior to week 4(95.8%).In contrast,in the placebo arm,11 of 19 patients dropped out by week 4(57.9%).Utilizing the last response carried forward to account for the drop-outs,there were no differences between the sertraline and placebo groups at baseline in terms of the HKDI,HKDI 26.08 ± 6.19 vs 26.70 ± 5.89,P = 0.433;and at week 8,HKDI 22.41 ± 6.36 vs 23.25 ± 7.30,P = 0.352 respectively.In the PP analysis,74 and 76 patients were randomized to the sertraline and placebo groups respectively.At baseline,there were no statistically significant differences between the sertraline and placebo groups,HKDI 25.83 ± 6.313 vs 27.19 ± 5.929 respectively,P = 0.233;however by week 8,patients in the sertraline group demonstrated a statistically significant difference in their Hong Kong Dyspepsia Index compared to placebo,HKDI 20.53 ± 6.917 vs 23.34 ± 7.199,P = 0.02,respectively).There was also no statistically significant difference in overall quality of life measures or the HAD scale related to treatment in either the ITT or PP analysis at week 8.CONCLUSION:This pilot study,the first to examine sertraline,a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor,for the management of FD,did not find that it was superior to placebo. | Victoria PY Tan Tin K Cheung Wai M Wong Roberta Pang Benjamin CY Wong | 2012 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2012，18，42： | 14 |
| 3 | Combined resection and radiofrequency ablation for multifocal hepatocellular carcinoma: Prognosis and outcomes显示文摘AIM: To analyze the combined treatment of resection and intraoperative radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for multifocal hepatocellular carcinoma in terms of prognosis and surgical outcomes.METHODS: This study was a retrospective case comparison study using prospectively collected data. The study covered the period from April 2001 to December 2006. The data of 200 patients with histologically confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma were reviewed. Nineteen patients (17 men and 2 women) having received resection in combination with RFA were chosen as subjects of the study (the combination group). Fiftyfour patients (43 men and 11 women) having received resection alone were selected for comparison (the resection group). The two groups matched tumor number and tumor size, and all the patients in the two groups displayed no tumor rupture, major vascular involvement and distant metastasis. Their demographics, preoperative assessment, disease recurrence patterns, overall survival and diseasefree survival were compared.RESULTS: In the combination group, the medianage was 65 years (range, 3477 years), the median tumor number was 3 (range, 29), and the median tumor size was 6 cm (range, 1.214 cm). In the resection group, the median age was 51.5 years (range, 2780 years, P = 0.003), the median tumor number was 3 (range, 29, P = 0.574), and the median tumor size was 6 cm (range, 114 cm, P = 0.782). The two groups were similar in characteristics of tumors and comorbidities, and had comparable results in preoperative liver function tests. All patients had ChildPugh class A status. Bilobar involvement occurred in 14 patients (73.6%) in the combination group and 3 patients (5.5%) in the resection group (P = 0.04). Six patients (32%) in the combination group and 35 patients (65%) in the resection group underwent major hepatectomy. Thirteen patients (68%) in the combination group and 19 patients (35%) in the resection group underwent minor hepatectomy (P = 0.012). The combination group had fewer major resections (32% vs 65%, P = 0.012), less blood loss (400 vs 657 mL, P = 0.007), shorter operation time (270 vs 400 min, P = 0.001), and shorter hospital stay (7 vs 8.5 d, P = 0.042). The two groups displayed no major differences in surgical complications (15.8% vs 31.5%, P = 0.24), disease recurrence (63.2% vs 50%, P = 0.673), hospital mortality (5.3% vs 5.6%, P = 1), and overall survival (53 vs 44.5 mo, P = 0.496).CONCLUSION: Safe and effective for selected patients with multifocal hepatocellular carcinoma, the combination of resection and intraoperative RFA widens the applicability of surgical intervention for the disease. | Tan To Cheung Kelvin K Ng Kenneth S Chok See Ching Chan Ronnie T Poon Chung Mau Lo Sheung Tat Fan | 2010 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2010，16，24： | 14 |
| 4 | Risk of gastric cancer development after eradication of Helicobacter pylori显示文摘Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) infection is the most important risk factor for gastric cancer(gc) development through the correa's gastric carcinogenesis cascade. However, H. pylori eradication alone does not eliminate gc, as pre-neoplastic lesions(atrophic gastritis, intestinal metaplasia and dysplasia) may have already developed in some patients. It is therefore necessary to identify patients at high-risk for gastric cancer after H. pylori eradication to streamline the management plan. If the patients have not undergone endoscopy with histologic assessment, the identification of certain clinical risk factors and non-invasive testing(serum pepsinogen) can predict the risk of atrophic gastritis. For those with suspected atrophic gastritis, further risk stratification by endoscopy with histologic assessment according to validated histologic staging systems would be advisable. Patients with higher stages may require long-term endoscopic surveillance. Apart from secondary prevention to reduce deaths by diagnosing gc at an early stage, identifying medications that could potentially modify the gc risk would be desirable. The potential roles of a number of medications have been suggested by various studies, including proton pump inhibitors(PPIs), aspirin, statins and metformin. However, there are currently no randomized clinical trials to address the impact of these medications on gc risk after H. pylori eradication. In addition, most of these studies failed to adjust for the effect of concurrent medications on gc risk. Recently, large population-based retrospective cohort studies have shown that PPIs were associated with an increased gc risk after H. pylori eradication, while aspirin was associated with a lower risk. The roles of other agents in reducing gc risk after H. pylori eradication remain to be determined. | Ka-Shing cheung Wai K Leung | 2018 | World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology2018，10，5： | 13 |
| 5 | Gastrointestinal bleeding in patients on novel oral anticoagulants:Risk,prevention and management显示文摘Novel oral anticoagulants(NOACs), which include direct thrombin inhibitor(dabigatran) and direct factor Xa inhibitors(rivaroxaban, apixaban and edoxaban), are gaining popularity in the prevention of embolic stroke in non-valvular atrial fibrillation as well as in the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism. However, similar to traditional anticoagulants, NOACs have the side effects of bleeding, including gastrointestinal bleeding(GIB). Results from both randomized clinical trials and observations studies suggest that high-dose dabigatran(150 mg b.i.d), rivaroxaban and high-dose edoxaban(60 mg daily) are associated with a higher risk of GIB compared with warfarin. Other risk factors of NOAC-related GIB include concomitant use of ulcerogenic agents, older age, renal impairment, Helicobacter pylori infection and a past history of GIB. Prevention of NOAC-related GIB includes proper patient selection, using a lower dose of certain NOACs and in patients with renal impairment, correction of modifiable risk factors, and prescription of gastroprotective agents. Overt GIB can be managed by withholding NOACs followed by delayed endoscopic treatment. In severe bleeding, additional measures include administration of activated charcoal, use of specific reversal agents such as idarucizumab for dabigatran and andexanent alfa for factor Xa inhibitors, and urgent endoscopic management. | Ka-Shing Cheung Wai K Leung | 2017 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2017，23，11： | 8 |
| 6 | Single-center study comparing computed tomography colonography with conventional colonoscopy显示文摘AIM:To compare the results from computed tomography (CT) colonography with conventional colonoscopy in symptomatic patients referred for colonoscopy. METHODS: The study included 227 adult outpatients, mean age 60 years, with appropriate indications for colonoscopy. CT colonography and colonoscopy were performed on the same day in a metropolitan teaching hospital. Colonoscopists were initially blinded to the results of CT colonography but there was segmental unblinding during the procedure. The primary outcome measures were the sensitivity and specificity of CT colonography for the identification of polyps seen at colonoscopy (i.e. analysis by polyp). Secondary outcome measures included an analysis by patient, extracolonic findings at CT colonography, adverse events with both procedures and patient acceptance and preference. RESULTS: Twenty-five patients (11%) were excluded from the analysis because of incomplete colonoscopy or poor bowel preparation that affected either CT colonography, colonoscopy or both procedures. Polyps and masses (usually cancers) were detected at colonoscopy and CT colonography in 35% and 42% of patients, respectively. Of nine patients with a finaldiagnosis of cancer, eight (89%) were identified by CT colonography as masses (5) or polyps (3). For polyps analyzed according to polyp, the overall sensitivity of CT colonography was 50% (95% CI, 39%-61%) but this increased to 71% (95% CI, 52%-85%) for polyps ≥ 6 mm in size. Similarly, specificity for all polyps was 48% (95% CI, 39%-58%) increasing to 67% (95% CI, 56%-76%) for polyps ≥ 6 mm. Adverse events were uncommon but included one colonic perforation at colonoscopy. Patient acceptance was high for both procedures but preference favoured CT colonography. CONCLUSION: Although CT colonography was more sensitive in this study than in some previous studies, the procedure is not yet sensitive enough for widespread application in symptomatic patients. | Ian C Roberts-Thomson Graeme R Tucker Peter J Hewett Peter Cheung Ruben A Sebben EE Win Khoo Julie D Marker Wayne K Clapton | 2008 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2008，14，3： | 4 |
| 7 | The impact of electronic word-of-mouth显示文摘 | Cheung Christy M K Lee Matthew K O Rabjohn Neil | 2008 | Internet Research2008，，3： | 3 |
| 8 | Three-dimensional finite element simulation of curing of polymer composites显示文摘 | A Cheung Y Yu K Pochiraju | 2003 | Finite Elements in Analysis & Design2003，，8： | 3 |
| 9 | Ammonia stripping as a pretreatment for landfill leachate显示文摘 | Cheung K C Chu L M Wong M H | 1997 | Water Air and Soil Pollution1997，94，： | 2 |
| 10 | A family study of endophenotypes for psychosis within an early intervention programme in Hong Kong: Rationale and preliminary findings显示文摘The study of endophenotypes may be a viable strategy to tackle the genetic complexity and phenotypic heterogeneity of psychosis, but this research direction is relatively under-developed in China as compared to Western countries. We have recently initiated one of the first family studies of endophenotypes for psychosis in China. Patients entering an established early psychosis intervention service are recruited into this research project for phenotyping, endophenotyping and genotyping. At the endophenotypic level, four domains (neurological soft signs, neurocognition of prospective memory, social cognition of facial emotion recognition, and affective cognition of anticipatory and consummatory pleasure) are studied in the sample of patients with psychosis and their unaffected siblings. This article illustrates the benefit of a research-oriented clinical programme and its findings based on the data collected as of early 2011. | LUI Simon S Y SHAM Pak CHAN Raymond C K CHEUNG Eric F C | 2011 | Chinese Science Bulletin2011，56，32： | 2 |
| 11 | Two-photon excitation of the lowest 4f 2→4f 5d near-ultraviolet transitions in Pr3+ : Y3Al5O12 显示文摘 | Gayen S K Xie B Q Cheung Y M | 1992 | Phys Rev B1992，45，1： | 2 |
| 12 | Expression of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator in rat spermatids: implication for the site of antispermatogenic agents显示文摘 | Gong X D Li J C Cheung K H | 2001 | Mol Hum Reprod2001，7，8： | 2 |
| 13 | Plates and Tanks on lastic Foundations--An Application on Finite Element Method显示文摘 | CHEUNG Y K Zienkiewicz O C | 1965 | International Journal of Solids and Structures1965，1，1： | 2 |
| 14 | The effect of talc on cell nucleation in extrusion foam processing of polypropylene with CO2 and isopentane显示文摘 | Park C B Cheung L K Song S W | 1998 | Cellular Polymers1998，17，4： | 2 |
| 15 | Cervical Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Induced by Unbalanced Dynamic and Static Forces: A Novel In Vivo Rat Model显示文摘 | Yong-Jun Wang Qi Shi W W. Lu K C. M. Cheung Michael Darowish Tian-Fang Li Yu-Feng Dong Chong-Jian Zhou Quan Zhou Zhi-jun Hu Mei Liu Qin Bian Chen-Guang Li K D. K. Luk J C. Y. Leong | 2006 | Spine2006，，14： | 2 |
| 16 | Is there an anatomical endophenotype for neurodevelopmental disorders? A review of dual disorder anatomical likelihood estimation (ALE) meta-analyses of grey matter volumes显示文摘The term 'neurodevelopmental disorder' broadly encompasses conditions thought to arise early in development and includes schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism among others. These conditions share a number of genetic and environmental risk factors postulated to lead to common difficulties in socio-emotional processing, communication and cognitive function. The alternative position is that, while the same traits are affected across these conditions, the nature or direction in which they are modified may be distinct. MRI studies provide a rapidly expanding and rich database which we propose can be used to contribute to this debate. Anatomical likelihood estimation (ALE) is a method of meta-analysis applied to voxel-based MRI studies. We have adapted this method to explore the extent to which schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and schizophrenia and autism share a common brain structural phenotype. We will review this work here and discuss whether there is sufficient other evidence to justify a common framework for further research into the inter-relatedness of such conditions. | MCALONAN Grainne M YU Kevin K CHAN Raymond C K CHUA Siew E CHEUNG Charlton | 2011 | Chinese Science Bulletin2011，56，32： | 2 |
| 17 | Pollutants in Hong Kong soils: Potycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons显示文摘 | CHUNG M K HU R CHEUNG K C | 2007 | Chemosphere2007，67，3： | 1 |
| 18 | Nitrogen and phosphorus leaching from fertilizer applied on golf course: Lysimeter study 显示文摘 | Wong J W C Chan C W Y Cheung K G | 1998 | Water Air and Soil Pollution1998，107，： | 1 |
| 19 | Surface characterization in ultra-precision machining of Al/SiC metal matrix composites using data dependent systems analysis显示文摘 | CHEUNG C F CHAN K C LEE W B | 2003 | Journal of Materials Processing Technology2003，140，： | 1 |
| 20 | Indigenous Chinese personality constructs: Is the five factor model complete? 显示文摘 | CHEUNG F M LEUNG K ZI-IANG J X | 2001 | J Cross Cultural Psychol2001，32，40： | 1 |
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