This study focuses on determining whether the combination of NYP-BKM120 (BKM120) and RAD001 exert... more This study focuses on determining whether the combination of NYP-BKM120 (BKM120) and RAD001 exerts enhanced therapeutic effect against lung cancer. The combination of BKM120 and RAD001 exerted synergistic inhibitory effects on the growth of lung cancer cells both in culture and in mouse xenograft model. This combination abrogated RAD001-induced Akt phosphorylation and exerted enhanced suppressive effect on 4EBP1 phosphorylation. Collectively, we suggest that the combination of RAD001 and BKM120 may be an effective regimen for treatment of lung cancer, hence warranting further evaluation of the combination in the clinic.
Single layer dense films of La 0.8 Sr 0.2 Cr 0.97 V 0.03 O 3 (LSC) and MnCr 2 O 4 with a thicknes... more Single layer dense films of La 0.8 Sr 0.2 Cr 0.97 V 0.03 O 3 (LSC) and MnCr 2 O 4 with a thickness of 500 nm were deposited on a commercially available ferritic alloy (Crofer 22APU) by large-area Pulsed Laser Deposition. The deposited samples were subsequently oxidized ...
Inexpensive and readily available sulfonic acids, p-toluenesulfonic acid, and sulfuric acid are v... more Inexpensive and readily available sulfonic acids, p-toluenesulfonic acid, and sulfuric acid are versatile and efficient catalysts for the peracetylation of a broad spectrum of carbohydrate substrates in good yield and in a practical time frame. Three appealing features in sulfonic acid-catalyzed acetylation of free sugars were explored including (1) suppression of furanosyl acetate formation for D-galactose and L-fucose; (2) high yielding chemoselective acetylation of sialic acid under appropriate conditions; and (3) peracetylation of amino sugars with different amino protecting functions. Simple one-pot two step acetylation-thioglycosidation methods for the expeditious synthesis of p-tolyl per-O-acetyl thioglycosides were also delineated.
The term 'futility' is used to refer to the inability of a clinical trial to achi... more The term 'futility' is used to refer to the inability of a clinical trial to achieve its objectives. In particular, stopping a clinical trial when the interim results suggest that it is unlikely to achieve statistical significance can save resources that could be used on more promising research. There are various approaches that have been proposed to assess futility, including stochastic curtailment, predictive power, predictive probability, and group sequential methods. In this paper, we describe and contrast these approaches, and discuss several issues associated with futility analyses, such as ethical considerations, whether or not type I error can or should be reclaimed, one-sided vs two-sided futility rules, and the impact of futility analyses on power.
To study the relationship between polymorphism of genes XPA, XPC, XPD, XRCC1 and susceptibility t... more To study the relationship between polymorphism of genes XPA, XPC, XPD, XRCC1 and susceptibility to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in a Chinese population. Polymorphism were determined by a case-control study through matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization tandem time-of-flight mass spectrometry method of Mass-ASSAY platform in 114 confirmed ALL cases and 169 age- and sex-matched controls, so as to compare the relationship between different genotypes and ALL risk. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that individuals carrying at least one 23G variant allele (AG/GG genotypes) had a significantly increased risk for ALL (adjusted OR 2.02; 95%CI 1.08 - 3.78) compared with the wild-type genotype (23AA), and evidence that positive interactions between the polymorphisms in XPC C499T and XPA A23G might occur. Furthermore, individuals with both putative risk genotypes had a significantly higher risk (adjusted OR 5.60; 95%CI 1.57 - 19.90), compared with those with both wild-genotypes. By contrast, no significant association was observed between the XPD T751G, XRCC1 G399A, C194T polymorphism and ALL risk. XPA A23G and XPC C499T polymorphism may contribute to the risk of developing ALL. There are significant combinations between XPC C499T and XPA A23G.
This study focuses on determining whether the combination of NYP-BKM120 (BKM120) and RAD001 exert... more This study focuses on determining whether the combination of NYP-BKM120 (BKM120) and RAD001 exerts enhanced therapeutic effect against lung cancer. The combination of BKM120 and RAD001 exerted synergistic inhibitory effects on the growth of lung cancer cells both in culture and in mouse xenograft model. This combination abrogated RAD001-induced Akt phosphorylation and exerted enhanced suppressive effect on 4EBP1 phosphorylation. Collectively, we suggest that the combination of RAD001 and BKM120 may be an effective regimen for treatment of lung cancer, hence warranting further evaluation of the combination in the clinic.
Single layer dense films of La 0.8 Sr 0.2 Cr 0.97 V 0.03 O 3 (LSC) and MnCr 2 O 4 with a thicknes... more Single layer dense films of La 0.8 Sr 0.2 Cr 0.97 V 0.03 O 3 (LSC) and MnCr 2 O 4 with a thickness of 500 nm were deposited on a commercially available ferritic alloy (Crofer 22APU) by large-area Pulsed Laser Deposition. The deposited samples were subsequently oxidized ...
Inexpensive and readily available sulfonic acids, p-toluenesulfonic acid, and sulfuric acid are v... more Inexpensive and readily available sulfonic acids, p-toluenesulfonic acid, and sulfuric acid are versatile and efficient catalysts for the peracetylation of a broad spectrum of carbohydrate substrates in good yield and in a practical time frame. Three appealing features in sulfonic acid-catalyzed acetylation of free sugars were explored including (1) suppression of furanosyl acetate formation for D-galactose and L-fucose; (2) high yielding chemoselective acetylation of sialic acid under appropriate conditions; and (3) peracetylation of amino sugars with different amino protecting functions. Simple one-pot two step acetylation-thioglycosidation methods for the expeditious synthesis of p-tolyl per-O-acetyl thioglycosides were also delineated.
The term 'futility' is used to refer to the inability of a clinical trial to achi... more The term 'futility' is used to refer to the inability of a clinical trial to achieve its objectives. In particular, stopping a clinical trial when the interim results suggest that it is unlikely to achieve statistical significance can save resources that could be used on more promising research. There are various approaches that have been proposed to assess futility, including stochastic curtailment, predictive power, predictive probability, and group sequential methods. In this paper, we describe and contrast these approaches, and discuss several issues associated with futility analyses, such as ethical considerations, whether or not type I error can or should be reclaimed, one-sided vs two-sided futility rules, and the impact of futility analyses on power.
To study the relationship between polymorphism of genes XPA, XPC, XPD, XRCC1 and susceptibility t... more To study the relationship between polymorphism of genes XPA, XPC, XPD, XRCC1 and susceptibility to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in a Chinese population. Polymorphism were determined by a case-control study through matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization tandem time-of-flight mass spectrometry method of Mass-ASSAY platform in 114 confirmed ALL cases and 169 age- and sex-matched controls, so as to compare the relationship between different genotypes and ALL risk. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that individuals carrying at least one 23G variant allele (AG/GG genotypes) had a significantly increased risk for ALL (adjusted OR 2.02; 95%CI 1.08 - 3.78) compared with the wild-type genotype (23AA), and evidence that positive interactions between the polymorphisms in XPC C499T and XPA A23G might occur. Furthermore, individuals with both putative risk genotypes had a significantly higher risk (adjusted OR 5.60; 95%CI 1.57 - 19.90), compared with those with both wild-genotypes. By contrast, no significant association was observed between the XPD T751G, XRCC1 G399A, C194T polymorphism and ALL risk. XPA A23G and XPC C499T polymorphism may contribute to the risk of developing ALL. There are significant combinations between XPC C499T and XPA A23G.
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