Xing Chao Shen Tu

Publications (2)1.56 Total impact

• Article: Involvement of PI3K/Akt pathway in TGF-beta2-mediated epithelial mesenchymal transition in human lens epithelial cells.

  Ke Yao, Pan Pan Ye, Jian Tan, Xia Jing Tang, Xing Chao Shen Tu
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  ABSTRACT: Epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) of postoperative remnants of lens epithelial cells (LECs) can lead to posterior capsule opacification. This study was designed to determine the effect of signaling pathways that contribute to TGF-beta2-mediated EMT in human lens epithelial B-3 cells (HLEB-3 cells). The HLEB-3 cells were cultured and stimulated with TGF-beta2 at different concentrations for an indicated time. The effect of TGF-beta2 on cell cycle distribution was measured by flow cytometry. Western blot and immunofluorescence were used to analyze changes in connexin 43, fibronectin, desmin and integrin beta(1) protein expression associated with EMT in HLEB-3 cells. Activation of phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways was also detected by Western blot. The cell cycle progression of HLEB-3 cells was limited, and the cells underwent morphological alteration after treatment with TGF-beta2. Stimulation of HLEB-3 cells with TGF-beta(2) suppressed connexin 43 protein expression, increased fibronectin, desmin and integrin beta1 protein expression. TGF-beta2 activated PI3K/Akt in a time-dependent manner, but not extracellular signal-regulated kinase and p38 MAPK. The activation of PI3K/Akt was necessary for the TGF-beta(2)-stimulated downregulation of connexin 43, which in turn was necessary for TGF-beta2-induced EMT in HLEB-3 cells. TGF-beta(2) is a potent growth factor for LEC EMT. TGF-beta(2)-induced EMT in LECs is mediated by the downregulation of connexin 43, which is regulated through the PI3K/Akt pathway.
  Ophthalmic Research 02/2008; 40(2):69-76. · 1.56 Impact Factor
• Article: [Combined surgery for cataract and glaucoma: phacoemulsification, foldable intraocular lens implantation and viscocanalostomy].

  Ke Yao, Xing-chao Shen-Tu, Wen Xu, Pei-qing Chen
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  ABSTRACT: To assess the outcome of phacoemulsification-intraocular lens (IOL) implantation combined with viscocanalostomy (P-C group), compared with that of phacoemulsification-IOL implantation combined with trabeculectomy (P-T group). Combined phacoemulsification with corneal incision, foldable intraocular lens implantation and viscocanalostomy was performed in 21 eyes of 19 cataract patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. All patients were followed up for 3 - 6 months. Intraocular pressure (IOP) was significantly lower in both P-C group and P-T group (P=0.000). There was no statistically significant difference between two groups. Visual outcome was similar in both groups. Complications of P-C group included Descemet's membrane puncture in 2 eyes, Schlemm's tube puncture in 2 eyes and IOP spikes in 3 eyes (at 24 hours postoperatively). The P-C group experienced significantly less inflammation than the P-T group. Phacoemulsification-IOL implantation combined with viscocanalostomy is a safe and effective surgery, with lower complicatin rate and easier ambulatory care.
  Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 02/2004; 33(1):73-6.