Wai Lo

United States UConn

Article

Commented on Myocardial Ischemia in the Management of Chronic Coronary Artery Disease
Historical and recent clinical trials, including the ISCHEMIA trial, show mixed results on the effectiveness of revascularization in chronic coronary artery disease, highlighting the need for further research on the role of stress-induced myocardial ischemia and advanced imaging techniques in treatment decisions.

Article

Commented on Myocardial ischemia and coronary disease in heart failure
Heart failure, primarily driven by coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia due to altered coronary circulation, is a complex condition requiring deeper understanding of its pathophysiology to improve patient outcomes.

Poster

Commented on Using bamboo as a construction material: A proposal to investigate its structural performance in multi-story buildings and as an internal reinforcement material in road pavements
Bamboo represents a promising, sustainable construction material with unique advantages, especially in the context of green building practices. However, its successful incorporation in construction projects requires careful consideration of its limitations and proper treatment to ensure long-term performance and safety.

Poster

Commented on Impact of Land use/land cover change on groundwater quality of Purba Bardhaman District using applied remote sensing and GIS technique
This study highlights the complex interplay between land use, environmental health, and resource management, emphasizing the need for sustainable development practices to safeguard critical resources like groundwater.

Webinar

Commented on Can I be a space person? A new resource for finding & sharing careers in space science
Scientific, engineering and technological advancements has dramatically changed the nature of space science.

Webinar

Commented on Myth busting Chemists, the public and the media – webinar
Interesting webinar.

Hub

Commented on Academic Writing Hub
This is a good resource for academic writing: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/academic-writing

Article

Commented on Heme binding to the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein
Research on the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein, a key target for COVID-19 vaccines, reveals its ability to bind and oxidize heme, potentially helping the virus evade the immune system by reducing free heme levels during infection.

Article

Commented on Unveiling the human nitroproteome: Protein tyrosine nitration in cell signaling and cancer
Interesting review in JBC. Covalent modifications like phosphorylation, sulfation, adenylation, halogenation, and nitration significantly expand the functional capabilities of proteins, particularly through modifications of tyrosine residues. An updated database of 908 human nitrated proteins reveals that tyrosine nitration, often overlapping with phosphorylation sites, plays a significant role in cell signaling and cancer biology, presenting new opportunities for research.

Article

Commented on Generative artificial intelligence in Journal of Biological Chemistry
This is a good article published in JBC. Take a look of what we can use AI. The Journal of Biological Chemistry is releasing a position statement to define appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI-based chat technologies in the preparation and review of manuscripts being considered for publication.

Article

Commented on The Pros of changing tRNA identity
A new study published in JBC shows that some bacteria have beneficially evolved the ability to mistranslate specific parts of the genetic code, a trait that allows improved antibiotic resistance.

Webinar

Commented on Classifying Pain in Adults with Cerebral Palsy
What are the specific strategies and plans that leaders in care improvement for adults with Cerebral Palsy will implement in the next phase of their work to address pain management, a significant factor affecting quality of life in these adults?

Article

Commented on Enhancer Dysfunction in 3D Genome and Disease
Interesting paper published in Cell. The high-throughput studies have shown that enhancer dysfunction and 3D genomic interactions play a key role in cancer development, with genetic variations in enhancer regions affecting gene expression and cancer susceptibility, leading to advances in cancer treatment and management.

Article

Commented on Novel Natural Product-like Caged Xanthones Bearing a Carbamate Moiety Exhibit Antitumor Potency and Anti-Angiogenesis Activity In vivo
A series of carbamate-bearing derivatives based on DDO-6101, derived from the natural product gambogic acid, were synthesized to enhance its physicochemical properties and in vivo cytotoxic potency. One such derivative, 8n (DDO-6337), with a bipiperidine carbamate moiety, demonstrated improved drug properties, potential in vivo antitumor activity, and works by inhibiting the ATPase activity of Hsp90, leading to anti-angiogenesis and antitumor effects.

Article

Commented on Fluorescent bicolour sensor for low-background neutrinoless double β decay experiments
Observing neutrinoless double β decay is crucial for proving that neutrinos are their own antiparticles, but its detection is challenging due to its extremely long lifetime and the need to distinguish it from similar radioactive backgrounds. The proposed method involves a 'barium-tagging' experiment, using a novel sensor with a fluorescent bicolour indicator to detect single Ba2+ ions, a product of the decay of 136Xe, in high-pressure xenon gas detectors, enhancing the ability to identify this rare decay event.