DEPT OF PHARMACOLOGY



Researcher : Bai B

List of Research Outputs

Bai B. and Wang Y., The use of lorcaserin in the management of obesity: a critical appraisal. , Drug Design, Development and Therapy.. 2010, 5: 1-7.


Researcher : Chan CKY

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.K.Y., Mak J.C.W. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Secretoneurin Induces Endothelium-dependent Relaxation of the Porcine Coronary Artery, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 222.


Researcher : Chan KYC

List of Research Outputs

Chan K.Y.C., Mak J.C.W., Man R.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Endothelium-derived NO is Required for Contraction to Hypoxia in Porcine Coronary Arteries, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 176.
Chan K.Y.C., Mak J.C.W., Man R.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Hypoxic endothelium-dependent contractions of the porcine coronary artery requires activation of both nitric oxide synthase and soluble guanylyl cyclase, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 17.
Chan K.Y.C. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Secretoneurin facilitates endothelium-dependent relaxations in porcine coronary arteries, Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2011, 300: H1159-H1165.


Researcher : Chan MLY

List of Research Outputs

Leung S.W.S., Chan M.L.Y., Man G.S.K. and Man R.Y.K., Inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity improves endothelium-dependent relaxation in mesenteric arteries ovariectomized rats following chronic inhibition of nitric oxide synthase, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010 Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.


Researcher : Che CM

Project Title:Blue light photoluminescent materials
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Hung Hing Ying Physical Sciences Research Fund
Start Date:02/1999


Project Title:Institute of molecular technology for drug discovery and synthesis
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Areas of Excellence Scheme
Start Date:11/2001


Project Title:Research and development of luminescent biosensors for drug screening and environmental monitoring
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:11/2002


Project Title:Functional nanomaterials research
Investigator(s):Che CM, Chan MCW
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003


Project Title:Molecular Design and Application Studies of Photoluminescent Platinum(II) Complexes
Investigator(s):Che CM, Lu W, Tong SM, Vellaisamy ALR
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2007
Completion Date:08/2010


Project Title:Institute of molecular technology for drug discovery and synthesis - sustained funding
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Areas of Excellence Scheme
Start Date:10/2007


Project Title:Functional self-assembled metal coordination polymers and supramolecular systems containing extended π-conjugated organic ligands
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Travel Grants for NSFC/RGC JRS
Start Date:12/2007


Project Title:Drug
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for Strategic Research Theme
Start Date:06/2008
Completion Date:05/2011


Project Title:Research & Development of New Materials for Printable Electronics
Investigator(s):Che CM, Vellaisamy ALR, Kwok CC, Kui CF, Ma CW
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Platform Research Projects
Start Date:07/2008


Project Title:High-Performance Tandem Mass Spectrometry Facility for Functional Proteomics and Metabolomics
Investigator(s):Che CM, Cheah KSE, Ma CY, Lee HC, Chan D, Tanner JA, Xu A, Sun H, Ip NY, Wong WT, Poon RTP, Wang Y, Ng KM, Chu IK, Siu AFM, Chen SF, Chye ML, Lo CSC
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:UGC One-off Special Equipment Grant Scheme
Start Date:12/2008


Project Title:Self-assembled metal coordination polymers and supramolecular systems containing π-conjugated organic ligands
Investigator(s):Che CM, Lai SW
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Metal-Catalyzed Atom and Group Transfer Reactions for Selective Functionalization of Carbon-Hydrogen Bonds
Investigator(s):Che CM, Ho CM, Tong SM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Reactive Metal-Ligand Multiple Bonded Complexes. From Biomimetic Reactions to Highly Efficient Chemical Synthesis
Investigator(s):Che CM, Phillips DL, Chiu P, Huang JS
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:03/2009


Project Title:Green Chemistry: Application of Nanotechnology in the Development of Highly Efficient and Environmental Friendly Chemical Synthesis
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:04/2009


Project Title:Green Chemistry: Application of Nanotechnology in the Development of Highly Efficient and Environmental Friendly Chemical Synthesis
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:04/2009


Project Title:Research & Development of New Materials for Printable Electronics
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme (NAMI)
Start Date:07/2009


Project Title:New Materials for Organic/polymer Base Photovoltaic Cells
Investigator(s):Che CM, Kwok CC, Kui CF
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:Research & Development of New Materials for Printable Electronics
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme (NAMI)
Start Date:11/2009


Project Title:Oxidation Chemistry of Silver Nanoparticles
Investigator(s):Che CM, Lok CN, Ho CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Phosphorescent Metal Complexes with d8 and d10 Electronic Configurations. Photochemistry, and Self-Assembled Nanostructure
Investigator(s):Che CM, Lu W, Tong SM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:New Materials for Organic/polymer Base Photovoltaic Cells
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Discovery and Pre-Clinical Evaluation of Promising Metal-Based Anti-Cancer Drug Leads
Investigator(s):Che CM, Sun RWY, Vanhoutte PMGR, Lin MC, Poon RTP, Wang Y, Siu AFM, Ma DL, Leung CH, Lau CK
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 2)
Start Date:03/2010


Project Title:Discovery and Pre-Clinical Evaluation of Promising Metal-Based Anti-Cancer Drug Leads
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:04/2010


Project Title:New Materials for Organic/polymer Base Photovoltaic Cells
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:Transition Metal-Catalysed Oxygenation Reactions. Biomimetic and Photochemical Approaches
Investigator(s):Che CM, Wong ELM, Guo Z, Ng KM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Research and development of phosphorescent organic light emitting diode (OLED) materials and prototype devices for lighting applications
Investigator(s):Che CM, Kwok CC, Kui CF, Low KH, Cheng G, Ma CW
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme
Start Date:03/2011


Project Title:High-Valent Iron-Imido and Iron-Oxo Complexes: Synthesis, Characterization and Reactivity
Investigator(s):Che CM
Department:Chemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2011


List of Research Outputs

Lum C.T., Huo L., Sun R.W.Y., Li M., Kung H.F., Che C.M. and Lin M.C., Gold(III) porphyrin 1a prolongs the survival of melanoma-bearing mice and inhibits angiogenesis, Acta Oncologica. 2011, 2011: 719-726.


Researcher : Cho CH

Project Title:Advances in GI Pharmacology - From Acid Secretion to Mucosal Protection Symposium Non-ulcerogenic Dose of Dexamethasone Delays Gastric Ulcer Healing in Rats
Investigator(s):Cho CH
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2004


Project Title:Adrenaline and its receptor activation on colon cancer growth
Investigator(s):Cho CH
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2006


List of Research Outputs

Wong H.P.S., Ho J.W.C., Koo M.W.L., Yu L., Wu K.K., Lam K.Y., Tai K.K., Ko J.K., Shin V.Y., Chu K.M. and Cho C.H., Effects of adrenaline in human colon adenocarcinoma HT-29 cells, Life Sciences. 2011, 88: 1108-1112.


Researcher : Chow HM

List of Research Outputs

Fan P., Chow H.M., Xu A. and Wang Y., Stromal-tumor Interactions Mediated by Lipocalin-2, a Pro-inflammatory Adipokine, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 159.


Researcher : Fan P

List of Research Outputs

Fan P., Chow H.M., Xu A. and Wang Y., Stromal-tumor Interactions Mediated by Lipocalin-2, a Pro-inflammatory Adipokine, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 159.


Researcher : Ho YW

List of Research Outputs

Li R.W.S., Yang C., Sit S.M., Lin Y.T., Ho Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Physiological and pharmacological roles of vascular nucleoside transporters, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, 20 November 2010. 12.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine protects endothelial cells from oxidative stress, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Sceintific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 77.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine shows protective effct on endothelial cells in oxidative stress, Experimental Biology, Washington DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 183.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Potential Beneficial Effect of Ergothioneine in Protecting Endothelial Dysfunction, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 583.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective Effect of Ergothioneine on Endothelial Cells against Oxidative Stress, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2011. 2010, 93.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y...W..., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective effect of ergothioneine on ednothelial cell against oxidative stress, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20-21 November 2010. 34.


Researcher : Kong BWC

List of Research Outputs

Kong B.W.C., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Female Apolipoprotein E-deficient Mice are Protected Against the Development of Endothelial Dysfunction with Ageing, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 148.


Researcher : Kong WCB

List of Research Outputs

Kong W.C.B., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., 17bEstradiol acutely improves endothelial dysfunction associated with ageing, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 28.
Kong W.C.B., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Endothelium Dependent Relaxations Are Improved by Acute Treatment of 17bestradiol in Atherosclerotic Mice with Ageing , 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 180.
Kong W.C.B., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Female apolipoproteinE-deficient mice are protected against the development of endothelial dysfunction with ageing, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.


Researcher : Koo MWL

Project Title:A cell-base co-culture system for the evaluation of green tea catechin, epigallocatechin gallate, in insulin resistance
Investigator(s):Koo MWL
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2009


List of Research Outputs

Koo M.W.L., Memory enhancing effect of tea, Sixth International Symposium on Healthy Aging "A New Golden Age". 2010.
Wong H.P.S., Ho J.W.C., Koo M.W.L., Yu L., Wu K.K., Lam K.Y., Tai K.K., Ko J.K., Shin V.Y., Chu K.M. and Cho C.H., Effects of adrenaline in human colon adenocarcinoma HT-29 cells, Life Sciences. 2011, 88: 1108-1112.


Researcher : Lam JKW

Project Title:Investigation of intracellular trafficking of peptide-based nucleic acids delivery system using live cell confocal imaging
Investigator(s):Lam JKW
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2010
Completion Date:12/2010


Project Title:Investigation of siRNA delivery to macrophages: potential novel therapy for the treatment of tuberculosis
Investigator(s):Lam JKW, Yam WC
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2011


List of Research Outputs

Lam J.K.W., Liang W. and Chan H.K., Pulmonary delivery of therapeutic siRNA, Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews. 2011.
Lam J.K.W., Armes S.P. and Stolnik S., The involvement of microtubules and actin filaments in the intracellular transport of non-viral gene delivery vector., Journal of Drug Targeting. 2011, 19: 55.
Lan Y., Ye Y., Kozlowska J., Lam J.K.W., Drake A.F. and Mason A.J., Structural contributions to the intracellular targeting strategy of antimicrobial peptides, Biochimica et biophysica acta (BBA) - Biomembranes. 2010, 1709: 1934-1943.
Wang Y., Lam J.K.W., Zhang B., Tomlins P.E., Li X., Alpar O., Wertheim D.F., Jones A.S. and Coombes A.G.A., Biomechanical Characterization of a Micro/Macroporous Polycaprolactone Tissue Integrating Vascular Graft, Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology. 2010, 1: 202-205.


Researcher : Lam MPS

List of Research Outputs

Lam M.P.S., Pharmacist's approach to complementary and alternative medicine in cancer treatment - how to make informed decision, Hong Kong Pharmacy Conference 2011. 2011.


Researcher : Lan Y

List of Research Outputs

Lan Y., Ye Y., Kozlowska J., Lam J.K.W., Drake A.F. and Mason A.J., Structural contributions to the intracellular targeting strategy of antimicrobial peptides, Biochimica et biophysica acta (BBA) - Biomembranes. 2010, 1709: 1934-1943.


Researcher : Lau YT

List of Research Outputs

Lau Y.T., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., Modulation of vascular reactivity by kaempferol in porcine coronary arteries, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.


Researcher : Law KM

List of Research Outputs

Liu T.C., Xu A., Mak T.W., Liang C., Law K.M., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2, an Inflammatory Adipokine, Uncouples Endothelial Nitric-oxide Synthase and Enhances Endothelial Dysfunction Caused by Dietary Obesity, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 suppl.1: 159-160.
Yang B., Xu A., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Law K.M., Zhou M. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2 Deficiency Protects Hearts Against Ischemia/ Reperfusion Injury, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 188.


Researcher : Law KM

List of Research Outputs

Liu T.C., Xu A., Mak T.W., Liang C., Law K.M., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2, an Inflammatory Adipokine, Uncouples Endothelial Nitric-oxide Synthase and Enhances Endothelial Dysfunction Caused by Dietary Obesity, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 suppl.1: 159-160.
Yang B., Xu A., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Law K.M., Zhou M. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2 Deficiency Protects Hearts Against Ischemia/ Reperfusion Injury, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 188.


Researcher : Lee MYK

List of Research Outputs

Lee M.Y.K., Li A.H., Xiao Y., Zhou Z...G., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Chronic administration of BMS309403 improves endothelial function in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice and in cultured human endothelial cells, British Journal of Pharmacology. 2011, (2011) 162: 1564-1576.
Lee M.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Inflammation and endothelial dysfunction with aging, Endothelial Dysfunction and Inflammation. 2010, 189-200.
Liu J., Zu Y., Lam K.S.L., Lee M.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Xu A. and Wang Y., SIRT1 Promotes Proliferation and Prevents Senescence Through Targeting LKB1 in Primary Porcine Aorteic Endothelial Cells, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 184.
Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Lee M.Y.K., Wang Y. and Tse H.F., Genomic Changes Caused by Chronic Exposure to High Cholesterol or Fish Oil in Native and Regenerated Porcine Coronary Endothelial Cells, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 633-634.


Researcher : Leung GPH

Project Title:Cloning and characterization of novel equilibrative nucleoside transporter type 4 (ENT4)
Investigator(s):Leung GPH
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2005


Project Title:Characterization and physiological role of 5HT transport systems in vascular cells
Investigator(s):Leung GPH, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2009
Completion Date:09/2010


Project Title:Effects of inflammation on concentrative nucleoside transporter-2 in human brain microvascular endothelial cells
Investigator(s):Leung GPH
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2009
Completion Date:04/2011


Project Title:Abacavir, an antiviral nucleoside analogue, increases the risk of cardiovascular events by causing endothelial dysfunction
Investigator(s):Leung GPH, Vanhoutte PMGR, Xia Z
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2009


Project Title:Protective effect of ergothioneine on endothelial cell function against oxidative stress
Investigator(s):Leung GPH, Xia Z
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2010


Project Title:Re-uptake system of epoxyeicosatrienoic acids in vascular cells
Investigator(s):Leung GPH
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:03/2011


List of Research Outputs

Au A.L.S., Poon C.C.W., Zhang Q., Leung G.P.H., Kong S.K., Ho H.P. and Kwan Y.W., Restoration of Blunted Insulin Release and [Ca2+], Changed by Simvastatin of Isolated Pancreatic Islets of Langerhans of Obese/Diabetic (db/db+) Mice, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December, 2010. 18:2: 67.
Chan E., Liu X.X., Guo D.J., Kwan Y.W., Leung G.P.H., Lee S.M. and Chan S.W., Extract of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi Root Exerts Protection Against Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats, American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 2011, 39: 693-704.
Deng Y.H., Alex D., Huang H.Q., Wang N., Yu N., Wang Y.T., Leung G.P.H. and Lee S.M., Inhibition of TNF-α-mediated endothelial cell-monocyte cell adhesion and adhesion molecules expression by the resveratrol derivative, trans-3,5,4'-trimethoxystilbene, Phytotherapy Research . 2011, 25: 451-457.
Eguti D.M.N., Thieme K., Leung G.P.H., Mello-Aires M. and Oliveira-Souza M., Regulation of Na+/H+ exchanger isoform 1 (NHE1) by calmodulin-binding sites: role of angiotensin II, Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry . 2010, 26: 541-552.
Leung G.P.H., Physiological and Pharmacological roles of vascular nucleoside transporters, 4th scientific meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong . 2010.
Li R.W.S., Kwan Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Does abacavir treatment increase the cardiovascular risks?, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November 2010. 38.
Li R.W.S., Yang C., Sit S.M., Lin Y.T., Ho Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Physiological and pharmacological roles of vascular nucleoside transporters, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, 20 November 2010. 12.
Li R.W.S., Kwan Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Possible mechanisms underlying abacavir-related cardiovascular complications, Cardiovascular Research, Journal of the European Society of Cardiology, Final Programme and Abstract Book of: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Biology Berlin Germany, 16-19 July, 2010. 87 Supplement 1: S56.
Li W.S.R., Kwan Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Effects of Abacavir Treatment on Vascular System, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 182.
Lin A.H.Y., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., The Ligand Binding Properties of Human Membrane Estrogen Receptors, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 415.
Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., ER46 is the predominant membrane estrogen receptor at physiological estrogen level in human, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 17.
Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Genistein enhances relaxation of the spontaneously hypertensive rat aorta by transactivation of epidermal growth factor receptor following binding to membrane estrogen receptors-a and activation of a G protein-coupled, endothelial nitric oxide synthase-dependent pathway, Pharmacological Research. 2010, 63: 181-189.
Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., The ligand binding properties of human membrane estrogen receptors, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Poon C.C.W., Seto S.W., Au A.L.S., Zhang Q., Li R.W.S., Lee W.Y.W., Chan S.W., Leung G.P.H., Kong S.K., Yeung J.H.K., Ngai S.M., Ho A.H.P., Lee S.M.Y. and Kwan Y.W., Mitochondrial monoamine oxidase A-mediated hydrogen peroxide generation enhances 5-hydroxytryptamine-induced contraction of rat basilar artery, British Journal of Pharmacology. 2010, 161: 1086-1098.
Poon C.C.W., Au A.L.S., Zhang Q., Kong S.K., Ho H.P., Leung G.P.H. and Kwan Y.W., N-Acetyl.-L-Cysteine Reduces High Glucose-Induced Mitochondrial ROS Generation and Cortical F-Actin Cytoskeleton Levels in Pancreatic Islets b-Cells of Obese/Diabetic Mice, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 77.
Seto S.W., Lam T.Y., Or P.M., Lee W.Y., Au A.L.S., Poon C.C.W., Li R.W.S., Chan S.W., Yeung J.H.K., Leung G.P.H., Lee S.M., Ngai S.M. and Kwan Y.W., Folic acid consumption reduces resistin level and restores blunted acetylcholine-induced aortic relaxation in obese/diabetic mice, Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry . 2010, 21: 872-880.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine protects endothelial cells from oxidative stress, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Sceintific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 77.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine shows protective effct on endothelial cells in oxidative stress, Experimental Biology, Washington DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 183.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Potential Beneficial Effect of Ergothioneine in Protecting Endothelial Dysfunction, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 583.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective Effect of Ergothioneine on Endothelial Cells against Oxidative Stress, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2011. 2010, 93.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y...W..., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective effect of ergothioneine on ednothelial cell against oxidative stress, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20-21 November 2010. 34.
Tang J.Y., Li S., Li Z.H., Zhang Z.J., Hu G., Cheang L.C., Alex D., Hoi M.P., Kwan Y.W., Chan S.W., Leung G.P.H. and Lee S.M., Calycosin promotes angiogenesis involving estrogen receptor and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway in zebrafish and HUVEC, PLoS One. 2010, 5: e11822.
Wu J.H., Li Q., Wu M.Y., Quo D.J., Chen H.L., Chen S.L., Seto S.W., Au A.L., Poon C.L., Leung G.P.H., Lee S.M., Kwan Y.W. and Chan S.W., Formononetin, an isoflavone, relaxes rat isolated aorta through endothelium-dependent and endothelium-independent pathways, Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry . 2010, 21: 613-620.
Yang C., Kwan Y.W., Au A.L.S., Poon C.C.W., Zhang Q., Chan S.W., Lee S.M. and Leung G.P.H., 14,15-Epoxyeicosatrienoic acid induces vasorelaxation through the prostaglandin EP(2) receptors in rat mesenteric artery, Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediator . 2010, 93: 44-51.
Yang C., Kwan Y.W., Chan S.W., Lee S.M. and Leung G.P.H., Potentiation of EDHF-mediated relaxation by chloride channel blockers, Acta Pharmacologica Sinica . 2010, 31: 1303-1311.
Zhang Q., Au A.L.S., Poon C.C.W., Leung G.P.H., Kong S.K., Ho H.P. and Kwan Y.W., Monoamine oxidase-A-mediated generation of reactive oxygen species by 5-hydroxytryptamine in HUVECs, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology . 2010, 18(2): 80.
Zhang Q., Wong M.F., Kwok F.Y., Au A.L.S., Poon C.C.W., Leung G.P.H., Kong S.K., Ho H.P., Cho C.H. and Kwan Y.W., Role of AMPK and HMG Coa reductase in simvastatin-mediated insulin release from porcine isolated pancreatic islets of langerhans, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 80.


Researcher : Leung SWS

Project Title:Regulation of endothelial-derived hyperpolarizing factor-mediated responses in physiological and pathological conditions
Investigator(s):Leung SWS, Leung GPH, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2007
Completion Date:09/2010


Project Title:Acceleration of the senescence of the endothelium by high blood pressure
Investigator(s):Leung SWS, Lee MYK, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2008


Project Title:Effect of genistein on the activity of platelets of ovariectomized rats
Investigator(s):Leung SWS, Man RYK
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2009
Completion Date:04/2011


Project Title:Nitric oxide signaling pathway involved in the inhibition of the release of endothelium-derived contracting factor in hypertension
Investigator(s):Leung SWS
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Travel Grants for NSFC/RGC JRS
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:The influence of gender on endothelial senescence and dysfunction in Apolipoprotein E-deficient mice: role of sirtuin and telomerase
Investigator(s):Leung SWS, Man RYK
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2009
Completion Date:05/2011


Project Title:16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (WorldPharma 2010) Inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity improves endothelium-dependent relaxation in mesenteric arteries of ovariectomized rats following chronic inhibition of nitric oxide synthase
Investigator(s):Leung SWS
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:07/2010


Project Title:Assessment of vascular reactivity in protease inhibitor treatment using a rat model
Investigator(s):Leung SWS, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011


List of Research Outputs

Kong B.W.C., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Female Apolipoprotein E-deficient Mice are Protected Against the Development of Endothelial Dysfunction with Ageing, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 148.
Kong W.C.B., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., 17bEstradiol acutely improves endothelial dysfunction associated with ageing, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 28.
Kong W.C.B., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Endothelium Dependent Relaxations Are Improved by Acute Treatment of 17bestradiol in Atherosclerotic Mice with Ageing , 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 180.
Kong W.C.B., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Female apolipoproteinE-deficient mice are protected against the development of endothelial dysfunction with ageing, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Lau Y.T., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., Modulation of vascular reactivity by kaempferol in porcine coronary arteries, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Leung S.W.S., Chan M.L.Y., Man G.S.K. and Man R.Y.K., Inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity improves endothelium-dependent relaxation in mesenteric arteries ovariectomized rats following chronic inhibition of nitric oxide synthase, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010 Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Leung S.W.S., Man G.S.K. and Man R.Y.K., Long-term administration of rutin, a dietary flavonoid, increases the hypotensive actions of acetylcholine in spontaneously hypertensive rats., Acta Physiologica, Official Journal of the Federation of European Physiological Societies, Abstracts for the 12th Symposium on Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms. July 24-26, 2010. Odense, Denmark. . 2010, 199: 33.
Lin A.H.Y., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., The Ligand Binding Properties of Human Membrane Estrogen Receptors, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 415.
Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., ER46 is the predominant membrane estrogen receptor at physiological estrogen level in human, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 17.
Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Genistein enhances relaxation of the spontaneously hypertensive rat aorta by transactivation of epidermal growth factor receptor following binding to membrane estrogen receptors-a and activation of a G protein-coupled, endothelial nitric oxide synthase-dependent pathway, Pharmacological Research. 2010, 63: 181-189.
Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., The ligand binding properties of human membrane estrogen receptors, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Man R.Y.K., Man G.S.K. and Leung S.W.S., Long-term administration of rutin, a dietary flavonoid, increases the hypotensive actions of acetylcholine in spontaneously hypertensive rats, 12th Symposium of Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms, Odense, Denmark. 2010.
Qu C., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Beneficial Vascular Effect of a Non-selective PPAR Activator in Aorta of Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 186.
Qu C., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Involvement of AMPK in the beneficial vascular effect of a non-selective PPAR activator in aorta of spontaneousley hypertensive rats, Experimental Biology, Washington, DC, USA, April 9-13, 2011. 259.
Qu C., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Vascular effect of a non-selective PPAR activator in aorta of spontaneously hypertensive rats, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November, 2010. 32.
Yeung Y.T., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., Study of vascular effects of protease inhibitors and non-nucleside reverse transcriptase inhibitors on mesenteric arteries, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November 2010. 38.
Yeung Y.T., Lee S.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Vascular Effects of Protease Inhibitors and Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, the Major Components of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy [HAART], 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 97.
Yeung Y.T., Lee S.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Vascular effects of protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, the major components of highly active antiretroviral therapy [HAART], 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Zhang Y., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., Gender-Specific Relaxation of Flavonoids in Rat Mesenteric Arteries, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 81.
Zhang Y., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., Gender-specific relaxation effects of luteoin in rat mesenteric arteries, Experimental Biology, Washington, DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 184.
Zhao Y., Leung S.W.S. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Endothelial Nos-Independent Release of Nitric-Oxide in the Aorta of the Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 72.
Zhao Y., Leung S.W.S. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Previous exposure to nitric oxide inhibits subsequent contractions evoked by prostaglandin E2, prostaglandin D2 and prostaglandin F2a, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November, 2010. 33.
Zheng X., Ying L., Liu J., Dou D., He Q., Leung S.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Gao Y., Role of sulfhydryl-dependent dimerization of soluble guanylyl cyclase in relaxation of porcine coronary artery to nitric oxide, Cardiovasc Research . 2011, 90: 565-572.


Researcher : Li AH

List of Research Outputs

Lee M.Y.K., Li A.H., Xiao Y., Zhou Z...G., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Chronic administration of BMS309403 improves endothelial function in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice and in cultured human endothelial cells, British Journal of Pharmacology. 2011, (2011) 162: 1564-1576.


Researcher : Li RWS

List of Research Outputs

Li R.W.S., Kwan Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Does abacavir treatment increase the cardiovascular risks?, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November 2010. 38.
Li R.W.S., Yang C., Sit S.M., Lin Y.T., Ho Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Physiological and pharmacological roles of vascular nucleoside transporters, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, 20 November 2010. 12.
Li R.W.S., Kwan Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Possible mechanisms underlying abacavir-related cardiovascular complications, Cardiovascular Research, Journal of the European Society of Cardiology, Final Programme and Abstract Book of: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Biology Berlin Germany, 16-19 July, 2010. 87 Supplement 1: S56.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine protects endothelial cells from oxidative stress, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Sceintific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 77.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine shows protective effct on endothelial cells in oxidative stress, Experimental Biology, Washington DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 183.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Potential Beneficial Effect of Ergothioneine in Protecting Endothelial Dysfunction, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 583.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective Effect of Ergothioneine on Endothelial Cells against Oxidative Stress, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2011. 2010, 93.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y...W..., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective effect of ergothioneine on ednothelial cell against oxidative stress, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20-21 November 2010. 34.


Researcher : Li WSR

List of Research Outputs

Li W.S.R., Kwan Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Effects of Abacavir Treatment on Vascular System, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 182.


Researcher : Li Z

List of Research Outputs

Li Z., Wang Y... and Vanhoutte P...M...G..., Epigallocatechin gallate elicits contractions of the isolated aorta of the aged spontaneously hypertensive rat, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology. 2011, 2011: 1742-7843.
Li Z. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Up-Regulation of heme oxygenase-1 Improves endothelial functions by impairing endothelium-dependent contractions and enhancing endothelium-dependent hyperpolarizations , Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science & Mediicine, 18 December2010. 66, 18:2.
Li Z. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Up-regulation of Heme Oxygenase-1 Impairs Endothelium-dependent Contractions, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 87.
Li Z. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Up-regulation of heme oxygenase-1 improves endothelial function in arteries of the spontaneously hypertensive rat, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 29.


Researcher : Liang C

List of Research Outputs

Liang C., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Loss of function in toll-like receptor 4 receptors nitric oxide-mediated relaxations in Leprdb/dbmice, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 63.
Liang C., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Loss-of-function in Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) alleviates metabolic syndrome and endothelial dysfunction in genetically obese mice., Acta Physiologica, Official Journal of the Federation of European Physiological Societies, Abstracts for the 12th Symposium on Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms. July 24-26, 2010. Odense, Denmark. . 2010, 199: 15.
Liang C., Man R.Y.K., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Toll-Like Receptor 4 Mutation Alleviates Endothelial Dysfunction in Genetically Obese Mice, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 183.
Liang C., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Toll-like Receptor 4 Mediates the Vasoconstrictor Response Initiated by Adipose Tissue in Mice Arteries, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 413.
Liu T.C., Xu A., Mak T.W., Liang C., Law K.M., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2, an Inflammatory Adipokine, Uncouples Endothelial Nitric-oxide Synthase and Enhances Endothelial Dysfunction Caused by Dietary Obesity, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 suppl.1: 159-160.


Researcher : Liang C

List of Research Outputs

Liang C., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Loss of function in toll-like receptor 4 receptors nitric oxide-mediated relaxations in Leprdb/dbmice, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 63.
Liang C., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Loss-of-function in Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) alleviates metabolic syndrome and endothelial dysfunction in genetically obese mice., Acta Physiologica, Official Journal of the Federation of European Physiological Societies, Abstracts for the 12th Symposium on Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms. July 24-26, 2010. Odense, Denmark. . 2010, 199: 15.
Liang C., Man R.Y.K., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Toll-Like Receptor 4 Mutation Alleviates Endothelial Dysfunction in Genetically Obese Mice, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 183.
Liang C., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Toll-like Receptor 4 Mediates the Vasoconstrictor Response Initiated by Adipose Tissue in Mice Arteries, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 413.
Liu T.C., Xu A., Mak T.W., Liang C., Law K.M., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2, an Inflammatory Adipokine, Uncouples Endothelial Nitric-oxide Synthase and Enhances Endothelial Dysfunction Caused by Dietary Obesity, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 suppl.1: 159-160.


Researcher : Liang W

List of Research Outputs

Lam J.K.W., Liang W. and Chan H.K., Pulmonary delivery of therapeutic siRNA, Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews. 2011.


Researcher : Liang Y

List of Research Outputs

Wang Y., Liang Y. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., SIRT1 and AMPK in regulating mammalian senescence: A critical review and a working model. , FEBS Letters. 2010.


Researcher : Lin AHY

List of Research Outputs

Lin A.H.Y., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., The Ligand Binding Properties of Human Membrane Estrogen Receptors, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 415.


Researcher : Lin HYA

List of Research Outputs

Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., ER46 is the predominant membrane estrogen receptor at physiological estrogen level in human, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 17.
Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Genistein enhances relaxation of the spontaneously hypertensive rat aorta by transactivation of epidermal growth factor receptor following binding to membrane estrogen receptors-a and activation of a G protein-coupled, endothelial nitric oxide synthase-dependent pathway, Pharmacological Research. 2010, 63: 181-189.
Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., The ligand binding properties of human membrane estrogen receptors, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.


Researcher : Lin YT

List of Research Outputs

Li R.W.S., Yang C., Sit S.M., Lin Y.T., Ho Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Physiological and pharmacological roles of vascular nucleoside transporters, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, 20 November 2010. 12.


Researcher : Liu J

List of Research Outputs

Liu J., Xu A. and Wang Y., Adiponectin deficiency accelerates breast cancer development and promotes cholesterol accumulation in mammary tumors of MMTV-Polyomavirus Middle T Antigen mice, 33nd Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. San Antonio, Texas, USA, 2010.
Liu J., Xu A., Lam K.S.L. and Wang Y., Deficiency of Adiponectin, a Hormone Selectively Secreted from Fat Cells, Accelerated Breast Cancer Development and Promoted Cholesterol Accumulation in Mammary Tumors of MMTV-Polyomavirus Meiddle T Antigen Mice, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 230.
Liu J., Zu Y., Lam K.S.L., Lee M.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Xu A. and Wang Y., SIRT1 Promotes Proliferation and Prevents Senescence Through Targeting LKB1 in Primary Porcine Aorteic Endothelial Cells, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 184.


Researcher : Liu TC

List of Research Outputs

Liu T.C., Xu A., Mak T.W., Liang C., Law K.M., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2, an Inflammatory Adipokine, Uncouples Endothelial Nitric-oxide Synthase and Enhances Endothelial Dysfunction Caused by Dietary Obesity, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 suppl.1: 159-160.


Researcher : Mak JCW

Project Title:Role of transforming growth factor-beta1 variants in susceptibility to tuberculosis in Hong Kong Chinese population
Investigator(s):Mak JCW, Chan MMW
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2005


Project Title:Effects of intermittent hypoxia and/or cigarette smoking on endothelial injury in vivo - relevant to obstructive sleep apnea
Investigator(s):Mak JCW, Ip MSM
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2008
Completion Date:03/2011


Project Title:Pre- and post-operation sputum and serum tumor markers in non-small cell lung cancer patients
Investigator(s):Mak JCW, Lam B
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2009
Completion Date:03/2011


Project Title:Involvement of serotoninergic system in cigarette smoke-induced inflammatory responses in human airway epithelial cells
Investigator(s):Mak JCW
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2010
Completion Date:04/2011


Project Title:Effects of cigarette smoke on regulation of the expression of adiponectin and its receptors in airway cells
Investigator(s):Mak JCW, Ip MSM
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:Signaling pathways on intermittent hypoxia-induced oxidative stress in human EAhy 926 endothelial cell line
Investigator(s):Mak JCW
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chan C.K.Y., Mak J.C.W. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Secretoneurin Induces Endothelium-dependent Relaxation of the Porcine Coronary Artery, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 222.
Chan K.Y.C., Mak J.C.W., Man R.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Endothelium-derived NO is Required for Contraction to Hypoxia in Porcine Coronary Arteries, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 176.
Chan K.Y.C., Mak J.C.W., Man R.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Hypoxic endothelium-dependent contractions of the porcine coronary artery requires activation of both nitric oxide synthase and soluble guanylyl cyclase, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 17.


Researcher : Man GSK

List of Research Outputs

Leung S.W.S., Chan M.L.Y., Man G.S.K. and Man R.Y.K., Inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity improves endothelium-dependent relaxation in mesenteric arteries ovariectomized rats following chronic inhibition of nitric oxide synthase, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010 Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Leung S.W.S., Man G.S.K. and Man R.Y.K., Long-term administration of rutin, a dietary flavonoid, increases the hypotensive actions of acetylcholine in spontaneously hypertensive rats., Acta Physiologica, Official Journal of the Federation of European Physiological Societies, Abstracts for the 12th Symposium on Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms. July 24-26, 2010. Odense, Denmark. . 2010, 199: 33.
Man R.Y.K., Man G.S.K. and Leung S.W.S., Long-term administration of rutin, a dietary flavonoid, increases the hypotensive actions of acetylcholine in spontaneously hypertensive rats, 12th Symposium of Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms, Odense, Denmark. 2010.


Researcher : Man RYK

Project Title:Mechanism for the modulation of vascular function by flavonoids
Investigator(s):Man RYK, Leung GPH, Leung SWS
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2007
Completion Date:08/2010


Project Title:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award 2007-2008
Investigator(s):Man RYK
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award
Start Date:10/2008


Project Title:Beneficial vascular effect of estrogen is medicated by the activation of GPR30 in endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells
Investigator(s):Man RYK, Leung SWS, Leung GPH
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2009
Completion Date:05/2011


Project Title:12th Symposium of Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms Long-term administration of rutin, a dietary flavonoid, increases the hypotensive actions of acetylcholine in spontaneously hypertensive rats
Investigator(s):Man RYK
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:07/2010


Project Title:Protective effects of vitamin D on endothelial dysfunction in hypertension
Investigator(s):Man RYK, Leung SWS, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2010


Project Title:Effects of different isoflavones on the activity of phosphodiesterase (PDE) in porcine coronary artery
Investigator(s):Man RYK, Leung SWS
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chan K.Y.C., Mak J.C.W., Man R.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Endothelium-derived NO is Required for Contraction to Hypoxia in Porcine Coronary Arteries, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 176.
Chan K.Y.C., Mak J.C.W., Man R.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Hypoxic endothelium-dependent contractions of the porcine coronary artery requires activation of both nitric oxide synthase and soluble guanylyl cyclase, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 17.
Kong B.W.C., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Female Apolipoprotein E-deficient Mice are Protected Against the Development of Endothelial Dysfunction with Ageing, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 148.
Kong W.C.B., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., 17bEstradiol acutely improves endothelial dysfunction associated with ageing, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 28.
Kong W.C.B., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Endothelium Dependent Relaxations Are Improved by Acute Treatment of 17bestradiol in Atherosclerotic Mice with Ageing , 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 180.
Kong W.C.B., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Female apolipoproteinE-deficient mice are protected against the development of endothelial dysfunction with ageing, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Lau Y.T., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., Modulation of vascular reactivity by kaempferol in porcine coronary arteries, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Leung S.W.S., Chan M.L.Y., Man G.S.K. and Man R.Y.K., Inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity improves endothelium-dependent relaxation in mesenteric arteries ovariectomized rats following chronic inhibition of nitric oxide synthase, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010 Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Leung S.W.S., Man G.S.K. and Man R.Y.K., Long-term administration of rutin, a dietary flavonoid, increases the hypotensive actions of acetylcholine in spontaneously hypertensive rats., Acta Physiologica, Official Journal of the Federation of European Physiological Societies, Abstracts for the 12th Symposium on Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms. July 24-26, 2010. Odense, Denmark. . 2010, 199: 33.
Liang C., Man R.Y.K., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Toll-Like Receptor 4 Mutation Alleviates Endothelial Dysfunction in Genetically Obese Mice, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 183.
Lin A.H.Y., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., The Ligand Binding Properties of Human Membrane Estrogen Receptors, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 415.
Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., ER46 is the predominant membrane estrogen receptor at physiological estrogen level in human, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 17.
Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Genistein enhances relaxation of the spontaneously hypertensive rat aorta by transactivation of epidermal growth factor receptor following binding to membrane estrogen receptors-a and activation of a G protein-coupled, endothelial nitric oxide synthase-dependent pathway, Pharmacological Research. 2010, 63: 181-189.
Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., The ligand binding properties of human membrane estrogen receptors, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Liu T.C., Xu A., Mak T.W., Liang C., Law K.M., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2, an Inflammatory Adipokine, Uncouples Endothelial Nitric-oxide Synthase and Enhances Endothelial Dysfunction Caused by Dietary Obesity, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 suppl.1: 159-160.
Man R.Y.K., Man G.S.K. and Leung S.W.S., Long-term administration of rutin, a dietary flavonoid, increases the hypotensive actions of acetylcholine in spontaneously hypertensive rats, 12th Symposium of Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms, Odense, Denmark. 2010.
Qu C., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Beneficial Vascular Effect of a Non-selective PPAR Activator in Aorta of Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 186.
Qu C., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Involvement of AMPK in the beneficial vascular effect of a non-selective PPAR activator in aorta of spontaneousley hypertensive rats, Experimental Biology, Washington, DC, USA, April 9-13, 2011. 259.
Qu C., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Vascular effect of a non-selective PPAR activator in aorta of spontaneously hypertensive rats, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November, 2010. 32.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine protects endothelial cells from oxidative stress, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Sceintific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 77.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine shows protective effct on endothelial cells in oxidative stress, Experimental Biology, Washington DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 183.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective Effect of Ergothioneine on Endothelial Cells against Oxidative Stress, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2011. 2010, 93.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y...W..., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective effect of ergothioneine on ednothelial cell against oxidative stress, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20-21 November 2010. 34.
Wong E.S.W., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., Both D- and L-arginine Increase Contractions to Dexmedetomidine in the Presence of L-name in the Rat Aorta with Endothelium, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 658.
Wong S.K., Man R.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Chronic Treatment of Vitamin D Derivatives Reduce Endothelium-dependent Contractions in the Aorta of the Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 659.
Wong S.K., Delansorne R., Man R.Y.K., Svenningsen P. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Chronic treatment with vitamin D lowers arterial blood pressure and reduces endothelium-dependent contractions in the aorta of the spontaneously hypertensive rat, Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2010, 299: H1226-H1234.
Wong S.W.E., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., Dexmedetomidine induces both relaxations and contractions, via different a2-adrenoceptor subtypes, in the isolated mesenteric artery and aorta of the rat, Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 2010, 335. No. 3: 659-664.
Wong S.W.E., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., L-Arginine and Arginase Products Increase Endothelium-Dependent Contractions of The Rat Aorta to Dexmedetomidine in The Presence of L-Name, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 20.
Wong S.W.E., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., L-arginine and Arginase Products Increase Contractions to Dexmedetomidine in the Rat Aorta with Endothelium, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 187.
Yeung Y.T., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., Study of vascular effects of protease inhibitors and non-nucleside reverse transcriptase inhibitors on mesenteric arteries, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November 2010. 38.
Zhang Y., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., Gender-Specific Relaxation of Flavonoids in Rat Mesenteric Arteries, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 81.
Zhang Y., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., Gender-specific relaxation effects of luteoin in rat mesenteric arteries, Experimental Biology, Washington, DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 184.
Zheng X., Ying L., Liu J., Dou D., He Q., Leung S.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Gao Y., Role of sulfhydryl-dependent dimerization of soluble guanylyl cyclase in relaxation of porcine coronary artery to nitric oxide, Cardiovasc Research . 2011, 90: 565-572.


Researcher : Ng JKF

Project Title:Effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents on platelet function and blood loss in patients undergoing major joint replacement surgery
Investigator(s):Ng JKF, Chiu PKY, Tang WM
Department:Anaesthesiology
Source(s) of Funding:Queen Mary Hospital Charitable Trust - Training and Research Assistance Scheme
Start Date:10/2007


Project Title:Effect of desmopressin on platelet dysfunction associated with mild hypothermia in healthy volunteers
Investigator(s):Ng JKF, Cheung CW
Department:Anaesthesiology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2009
Completion Date:11/2011


Project Title:Vascular effects of dexmedetomidine
Investigator(s):Ng JKF, Leung GPH, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Anaesthesiology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


List of Research Outputs

Wang T., Qiao S., Lei S., Liu Y., Ng J.K.F., Irwin M.G. and Xia Z., The Synergy of Antioxidants N-Acetylcysterine And Allopurinol Enhances Cardiac Adiponectin Activation And Reduces Postischemic Myocardial Reperfusion Injury In Streptozotocin -Induced Diabetic Rats, Anesth Analg. 2011, 112: S-01-S-418.
Wong E.S.W., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., Both D- and L-arginine Increase Contractions to Dexmedetomidine in the Presence of L-name in the Rat Aorta with Endothelium, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 658.
Wong S.W.E., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., Dexmedetomidine induces both relaxations and contractions, via different a2-adrenoceptor subtypes, in the isolated mesenteric artery and aorta of the rat, Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 2010, 335. No. 3: 659-664.
Wong S.W.E., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., L-Arginine and Arginase Products Increase Endothelium-Dependent Contractions of The Rat Aorta to Dexmedetomidine in The Presence of L-Name, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 20.


Researcher : Qu C

List of Research Outputs

Qu C., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Beneficial Vascular Effect of a Non-selective PPAR Activator in Aorta of Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 186.
Qu C., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Involvement of AMPK in the beneficial vascular effect of a non-selective PPAR activator in aorta of spontaneousley hypertensive rats, Experimental Biology, Washington, DC, USA, April 9-13, 2011. 259.
Qu C., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Vascular effect of a non-selective PPAR activator in aorta of spontaneously hypertensive rats, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November, 2010. 32.


Researcher : Sit SM

List of Research Outputs

Li R.W.S., Yang C., Sit S.M., Lin Y.T., Ho Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Physiological and pharmacological roles of vascular nucleoside transporters, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, 20 November 2010. 12.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine protects endothelial cells from oxidative stress, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Sceintific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 77.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine shows protective effct on endothelial cells in oxidative stress, Experimental Biology, Washington DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 183.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Potential Beneficial Effect of Ergothioneine in Protecting Endothelial Dysfunction, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 583.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective Effect of Ergothioneine on Endothelial Cells against Oxidative Stress, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2011. 2010, 93.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y...W..., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective effect of ergothioneine on ednothelial cell against oxidative stress, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20-21 November 2010. 34.


Researcher : Sit SM

List of Research Outputs

Li R.W.S., Yang C., Sit S.M., Lin Y.T., Ho Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Physiological and pharmacological roles of vascular nucleoside transporters, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, 20 November 2010. 12.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine protects endothelial cells from oxidative stress, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Sceintific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 77.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine shows protective effct on endothelial cells in oxidative stress, Experimental Biology, Washington DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 183.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Potential Beneficial Effect of Ergothioneine in Protecting Endothelial Dysfunction, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 583.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective Effect of Ergothioneine on Endothelial Cells against Oxidative Stress, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2011. 2010, 93.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y...W..., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective effect of ergothioneine on ednothelial cell against oxidative stress, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20-21 November 2010. 34.


Researcher : Tang EHC

Project Title:The role of EP4 in inflammation of adipose tissue
Investigator(s):Tang EHC, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:08/2010


List of Research Outputs

Rocha V.Z., Sheikine Y., Christen T., Folco E., Sukhova G., Tang E.H.C., Luster A. and Libby P., CXCR3 controls T cell accumulation in fat accumulation, American Heart Association USA 17 November 2010.
Tang E.H.C., Anti-inflammatory role of prostaglandin E receptor (EP4) in atherosclerosis, aneurysms and obesity., Department of Anatomy Seminar, HKU 12 March 2011. 2011.
Tang E.H.C., Shvartz E., Shimizu K., Rocha V.Z., Zheng C., Fukuda D., Shi G.P., Sukhova G. and Libby P., Deficiency of EP4 Reeptor on Bone Marrow-Derived Cells Boosted Inflammation and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation induced by Angiotensin II in Hyperlipidemic Mice, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December, 2010. 18:2: 63.
Tang E.H.C., Deficiency of EP4 receptor on bone marrow-derived cells boosted inflammation and abdominal aortic aneurysm formation, 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine 18 December 2010, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.. 2010.
Tang E.H.C., Shvartz E., Shimizu K., Rocha V.Z., Zheng C., Fukuda D., Shi G.P., Sukhova G. and Libby P., Deletion of EP4 on bone marrow-derived cells enhances inflammation and angiotensin II-induced abdominal aortic aneurysm formation, Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2010, 31: 261-9.
Tang E.H.C., Shimizu K., Christen T., Rocha V.Z., Shvartz E., Tesmenitsky Y., Sukhova G., Shi G.P. and Libby P., Lack of EP4 receptors on bone marrow-derived cells enhances inflammation in atherosclerotic lesions, Cardiovasc Res. 2010, 89: 234-43.
Tang E.H.C., Prostaglandin EP4 receptor: A promising therapeutic target for cardiovascular and other inflammatory diseases., Sixth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: A New Golden Age 5-6 March 2011. 2011.


Researcher : Tang HC

Project Title:The role of EP4 in inflammation of adipose tissue
Investigator(s):Tang EHC, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:08/2010


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Tom WM

Project Title:VII World Conference on Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 4th Congress of the European Association for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Antidotal Mechanisms of Hydroxyacetone and Dihydroxyacetone in the Treatment of Acute Acetonitrile Poisoning
Investigator(s):Tom WM
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2000




Researcher : Vanhoutte P.M.G.

Project Title:Annual Summer School in Danish Cardiovascular Research Academy Veins in health and disease
Investigator(s):Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2007


Project Title:Causes of Dysfunction in Regenerated Endothelium
Investigator(s):Vanhoutte PMGR, Tse HF
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2008
Completion Date:08/2010


Project Title:Visiting Research Professors Scheme 2009-10
Investigator(s):Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Visiting Research Professors Scheme
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:A Study of the Relative Significance of Nitric Oxide Synthase vs NADPH oxidase in Endothelial Senescence
Investigator(s):Vanhoutte PMGR, Wang Y
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:Molecular Pharmacology of G Protein-coupled Receptors 2010 Meeting G-protein dysfunction in regenerated endothelium
Investigator(s):Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2010
Completion Date:12/2010


List of Research Outputs

Li Z., Wang Y... and Vanhoutte P...M...G..., Epigallocatechin gallate elicits contractions of the isolated aorta of the aged spontaneously hypertensive rat, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology. 2011, 2011: 1742-7843.


Researcher : Vanhoutte PMGR

Project Title:Annual Summer School in Danish Cardiovascular Research Academy Veins in health and disease
Investigator(s):Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2007


Project Title:Causes of Dysfunction in Regenerated Endothelium
Investigator(s):Vanhoutte PMGR, Tse HF
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2008
Completion Date:08/2010


Project Title:Visiting Research Professors Scheme 2009-10
Investigator(s):Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Visiting Research Professors Scheme
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:A Study of the Relative Significance of Nitric Oxide Synthase vs NADPH oxidase in Endothelial Senescence
Investigator(s):Vanhoutte PMGR, Wang Y
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:Molecular Pharmacology of G Protein-coupled Receptors 2010 Meeting G-protein dysfunction in regenerated endothelium
Investigator(s):Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2010
Completion Date:12/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chan C.K.Y., Mak J.C.W. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Secretoneurin Induces Endothelium-dependent Relaxation of the Porcine Coronary Artery, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 222.
Chan K.Y.C., Mak J.C.W., Man R.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Endothelium-derived NO is Required for Contraction to Hypoxia in Porcine Coronary Arteries, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 176.
Chan K.Y.C., Mak J.C.W., Man R.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Hypoxic endothelium-dependent contractions of the porcine coronary artery requires activation of both nitric oxide synthase and soluble guanylyl cyclase, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 17.
Chan K.Y.C. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Secretoneurin facilitates endothelium-dependent relaxations in porcine coronary arteries, Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2011, 300: H1159-H1165.
Chang J., Li Y., Huang Y., Lam K.S.L., Hoo R.L.C., Wong W.T., Cheng K.Y., Wang Y., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Xu A., Adiponectin prevents diabetic premature senescence of endothelial progenitor cells and promotes endothelial repair by suppressing the p38 MAP kinase/p16INK4A signaling pathway, Diabetes. 2010, 59: 2949-59.
Cohen R.A., Feletou M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Verbeuren T.J., TP Receptors and Oxidative Stress: Hand in Hand from Endothelial Dysfunction to Atherosclerosis, Advances in Pharmacology. 2010, 60: 85-106.
Hansen P.B., Hristovska A., Wolff H., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Jensen B.L. and Bie P., Uridine adenosine tetraphosphate affects contractility of mouse aorta and decreases blood pressure in conscious rats and mice, Acta Physiologica. 2010, 200: 171-179.
Kong B.W.C., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Female Apolipoprotein E-deficient Mice are Protected Against the Development of Endothelial Dysfunction with Ageing, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 148.
Kong W.C.B., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., 17bEstradiol acutely improves endothelial dysfunction associated with ageing, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 28.
Kong W.C.B., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Endothelium Dependent Relaxations Are Improved by Acute Treatment of 17bestradiol in Atherosclerotic Mice with Ageing , 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 180.
Kong W.C.B., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Female apolipoproteinE-deficient mice are protected against the development of endothelial dysfunction with ageing, 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Lee M.Y.K., Li A.H., Xiao Y., Zhou Z...G., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Chronic administration of BMS309403 improves endothelial function in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice and in cultured human endothelial cells, British Journal of Pharmacology. 2011, (2011) 162: 1564-1576.
Lee M.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Inflammation and endothelial dysfunction with aging, Endothelial Dysfunction and Inflammation. 2010, 189-200.
Li F.Y.L., Cheng K.Y., Lam K.S.L., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Xu A., Cross-talk Between Adipose Tissue And Vasculature: Role Of Adiponectin, Acta Physiologica. 2010.
Li Z. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Up-Regulation of heme oxygenase-1 Improves endothelial functions by impairing endothelium-dependent contractions and enhancing endothelium-dependent hyperpolarizations , Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science & Mediicine, 18 December2010. 66, 18:2.
Li Z. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Up-regulation of Heme Oxygenase-1 Impairs Endothelium-dependent Contractions, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 87.
Li Z. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Up-regulation of heme oxygenase-1 improves endothelial function in arteries of the spontaneously hypertensive rat, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 29.
Liang C., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Loss of function in toll-like receptor 4 receptors nitric oxide-mediated relaxations in Leprdb/dbmice, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 63.
Liang C., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Loss-of-function in Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) alleviates metabolic syndrome and endothelial dysfunction in genetically obese mice., Acta Physiologica, Official Journal of the Federation of European Physiological Societies, Abstracts for the 12th Symposium on Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms. July 24-26, 2010. Odense, Denmark. . 2010, 199: 15.
Liang C., Man R.Y.K., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Toll-Like Receptor 4 Mutation Alleviates Endothelial Dysfunction in Genetically Obese Mice, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 183.
Liang C., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Toll-like Receptor 4 Mediates the Vasoconstrictor Response Initiated by Adipose Tissue in Mice Arteries, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 413.
Lin H.Y.A., Leung G.P.H., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Genistein enhances relaxation of the spontaneously hypertensive rat aorta by transactivation of epidermal growth factor receptor following binding to membrane estrogen receptors-a and activation of a G protein-coupled, endothelial nitric oxide synthase-dependent pathway, Pharmacological Research. 2010, 63: 181-189.
Liu J., Zu Y., Lam K.S.L., Lee M.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Xu A. and Wang Y., SIRT1 Promotes Proliferation and Prevents Senescence Through Targeting LKB1 in Primary Porcine Aorteic Endothelial Cells, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 184.
Liu T.C., Xu A., Mak T.W., Liang C., Law K.M., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2, an Inflammatory Adipokine, Uncouples Endothelial Nitric-oxide Synthase and Enhances Endothelial Dysfunction Caused by Dietary Obesity, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 suppl.1: 159-160.
Mao X., Ng J.K.F., Irwin M.G., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Xia Z., N-Acetylcysteine Enhances Cardiac HO-1 Protein Expression and Antioxidant Capacity in Diabetic Rats, Anesthesiology. 2010, 112: in press.
Ngan E.S.W., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Lang B.H.H., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tam P.K.H. and Xu J., A risk assessment kit for goiter and thyroid cancer, Collaboration Agreement with Guangzhou Surexam Bio-Tech Co. Ltd. 2010.
Qu C., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Beneficial Vascular Effect of a Non-selective PPAR Activator in Aorta of Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 186.
Qu C., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Involvement of AMPK in the beneficial vascular effect of a non-selective PPAR activator in aorta of spontaneousley hypertensive rats, Experimental Biology, Washington, DC, USA, April 9-13, 2011. 259.
Qu C., Leung S.W.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Man R.Y.K., Vascular effect of a non-selective PPAR activator in aorta of spontaneously hypertensive rats, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November, 2010. 32.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine protects endothelial cells from oxidative stress, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Sceintific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 77.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Ergothioneine shows protective effct on endothelial cells in oxidative stress, Experimental Biology, Washington DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 183.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Potential Beneficial Effect of Ergothioneine in Protecting Endothelial Dysfunction, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 583.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y.W., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective Effect of Ergothioneine on Endothelial Cells against Oxidative Stress, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2011. 2010, 93.
Sit S.M., Ho Y.W., Li R.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Kwan Y...W..., Hausman M., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung G.P.H., Protective effect of ergothioneine on ednothelial cell against oxidative stress, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20-21 November 2010. 34.
Sudano I.S.A.B.E.L.L.A., Flammer A.N.D.R.E.A.S. .J., Periat D.A.N.I.E.L., Enseleit F.R.A.N.K., Hermann M.A.T.T.H.I.A.S., Wolfrum M.A.T.H.I.A.S., Hirt A.S.T.R.I.D., Kaiser P.R.I.S.K.A., Hurlimann D.A.V.I.D., Neidhart M.I.C.H.E.L., Gay S.T.E.F.F.E.N., Holzmeister J.O.H.A.N.N.E.S., Nussberger J.U.E.R.G., Mocharla P.A.V.A.N.I., Landmesser U.L.F., Haile S.A.R.A.H. .R., Corti R.O.B.E.R.T.O., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Luscher T.H.O.M.A.S. .F., Noll G.E.O.R.G. and Ruschitzka F.R.A.N.K., Acetaminophen Increases Blood Pressure in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease, Circulation. 2010, 122: 1789-1796.
Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Endothelium-Dependent Contractions in Hypertension: When Prostacyclin Becomes Ugly, Hypertension. 2011, 57: 526-531.
Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Lee M.Y.K., Wang Y. and Tse H.F., Genomic Changes Caused by Chronic Exposure to High Cholesterol or Fish Oil in Native and Regenerated Porcine Coronary Endothelial Cells, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 633-634.
Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Regeneration of the Endothelium in Vascular Injury, Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. 2010, 24: 299-303.
Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., The 50-Years IUPHAR Anniversary Lecture: Regenerate to be Old, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 2.
Wang Y., Xu C., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Lam K.S.L. and Xu A., Modulation of SIRT1 activity in adipose tissue alters systemic energy homeostasis and insulin sensitivity, American Diabetes Association 71th Scientific Sessions. 2011.
Wang Y., Liang Y. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., SIRT1 and AMPK in regulating mammalian senescence: A critical review and a working model. , FEBS Letters. 2010.
Wong E.S.W., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., Both D- and L-arginine Increase Contractions to Dexmedetomidine in the Presence of L-name in the Rat Aorta with Endothelium, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 658.
Wong S.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., COX-mediated endothelium-dependent contractions: from the past to recent discoveries, Acta Pharmacologica Sinica. 2010, 31: 1095-1102.
Wong S.K., Man R.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Chronic Treatment of Vitamin D Derivatives Reduce Endothelium-dependent Contractions in the Aorta of the Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 659.
Wong S.K., Delansorne R., Svenningsen P. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Chronic Treatment with Vitamin D Lowers Arterial Blood Pressure And Reduces Endothelium-Dependent Contractions in The Aorta of The Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat, Fourth Scientific Meeting of The Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hiong Kong, 20 November 2010. 22.
Wong S.K., Delansorne R., Man R.Y.K., Svenningsen P. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Chronic treatment with vitamin D lowers arterial blood pressure and reduces endothelium-dependent contractions in the aorta of the spontaneously hypertensive rat, Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2010, 299: H1226-H1234.
Wong S.W.E., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., Dexmedetomidine induces both relaxations and contractions, via different a2-adrenoceptor subtypes, in the isolated mesenteric artery and aorta of the rat, Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 2010, 335. No. 3: 659-664.
Wong S.W.E., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., L-Arginine and Arginase Products Increase Endothelium-Dependent Contractions of The Rat Aorta to Dexmedetomidine in The Presence of L-Name, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 20.
Wong S.W.E., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., L-arginine and Arginase Products Increase Contractions to Dexmedetomidine in the Rat Aorta with Endothelium, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 187.
Wong W.I.N.G. .T.A.K., Tian X.I.A.O. .Y.U., Chen Y.A.N.G.C.H.A.O., Leung F.U.N.G. .P.I.N.G., Liu L.I.M.E.I., Lee H.U.N.G. .K.A.Y., Ng C.H.I. .F.A.I., Xu A., Yao X.I.A.O.Q.I.A.N.G., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tipoe G.L. and Huang Y.U., Bone Morphogenic Protein-4 Impairs Endothelial Function Through Oxidative Stress-Dependent Cyclooxygenase-2 Upregulation Implications on Hypertension, Circulation Research. 2010, 107: 984-991.
Wong W.T., Tian X.Y., Chen Y., Leung F.P., Liu L., Lee H.K., Ng C.F., Xu A., Yao X., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tipoe G.L. and Huang Y., Bone morphogenic protein-4 impairs endothelial function through oxidative stress dependent cyclooxygenase-2 upregulation: Iplications on hypertension, Circulation Research. 2010, 107: 984-991.
Wu H., Wu W., Lau C.P., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Li G.R., Use-dependent block of hKv1.5 channels and the molecular determinant by the natural flavone acacetin, 16th Medical Research Conference, Department of Medicine, HKU. 2011, 17(1): 60.
Xia Z. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Nitric oxide and protection against cardiac ischemia, Current Pharmaceutical Design. 2011, 17(18): 1774-1782.
Xu A., Wang Y., Lam K.S.L. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Vascular actions of adipokines molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications, Adv Pharmacol. 2010, 60: 229-55.
Xu A., Wang Y., Lam K.S.L. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Vascular actions of adipokines: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications., Advances in Pharmacology. 2010, 60: 229-255.
Yang B., Xu A., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Law K.M., Zhou M. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2 Deficiency Protects Hearts Against Ischemia/ Reperfusion Injury, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 188.
Yang B., Xu A., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tse H.F. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2 Deficiency Protects Hearts Against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 66.
Yeung Y.T., Lee S.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Vascular Effects of Protease Inhibitors and Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, the Major Components of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy [HAART], 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 97.
Yeung Y.T., Lee S.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Vascular effects of protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, the major components of highly active antiretroviral therapy [HAART], 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.
Zhao Y., Leung S.W.S. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Endothelial Nos-Independent Release of Nitric-Oxide in the Aorta of the Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 72.
Zhao Y., Leung S.W.S. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Previous exposure to nitric oxide inhibits subsequent contractions evoked by prostaglandin E2, prostaglandin D2 and prostaglandin F2a, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November, 2010. 33.
Zheng X., Ying L., Liu J., Dou D., He Q., Leung S.W.S., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Gao Y., Role of sulfhydryl-dependent dimerization of soluble guanylyl cyclase in relaxation of porcine coronary artery to nitric oxide, Cardiovasc Research . 2011, 90: 565-572.
Zou Q. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Activation of nicotinic receptor contributes to acetylcholine-induced endothelium-dependent relaxations in rat aorta, Experimental Biology, Washington, DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 184.
Zou Q. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Activation of nicotinic receptors contributes to acetylcholine-induced endothelium-dependent relaxations in the aorta of the spontaneous hypertensive rat, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scieintific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 72.
Zou Q. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Activation of nicotinic receptors contributes to endothelium-dependent relaxations to acetylcholine in the aorta of the spontaneously hypertensive rat, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November 2010. 36.
Zou Q. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Vitamin D3 Does not Augment Edhf-mediated Relaxations to Bradykinin, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 692.


Researcher : Wang Y

Project Title:Molecular mechanisms underlying the hepato-protective functions of the fat cell-derived hormone adiponectin: potential roles of uncoupling protein 2
Investigator(s):Wang Y, Xu A
Department:Biochemistry
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Elucidation of the molecular mechanisms underlying endothelial aging using integrated proteomic profiling approaches
Investigator(s):Wang Y, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2009
Completion Date:09/2010


Project Title:Discovery of novel inhibitors targeting lipocalin-2 for the treatment of obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular diseases
Investigator(s):Wang Y, Vanhoutte PMGR, Xu A
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:05/2011


Project Title:Lipocalin-2 and myocardial remodeling in response to ischemia-reperfusion injury
Investigator(s):Wang Y, Vanhoutte PMGR, Xu A
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:06/2011


Project Title:Protective effect of lipocalin-2 deficiency on aging- and dietary obesity-induced endothelial dysfunction
Investigator(s):Wang Y, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2010


Project Title:Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2009-10
Investigator(s):Wang Y
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Young Researcher Award
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:10th International Symposium on Resistance Arteries SIRT1 and AMPK: the Seesaw Effect in Regulating Endothelial Senescence
Investigator(s):Wang Y
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2011
Completion Date:05/2011


Project Title:YY1 as a negative regulator of WNT1 gene expression: a role in mammary carcinogenesis
Investigator(s):Wang Y, Xu A
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Bai B. and Wang Y., The use of lorcaserin in the management of obesity: a critical appraisal. , Drug Design, Development and Therapy.. 2010, 5: 1-7.
Deng Y., Lam S.S.Y., Meyer U., Feldon J., Li Q., Wei R., Luk L.H.F., Chua S.E., Sham P.C., Wang Y. and McAlonan G.M., Frontal-Subcortical Protein Expression following Prenatal Exposure to Maternal Inflammation, PLoS One . 2011, 6 (2): e16638.
Fan P., Chow H.M., Xu A. and Wang Y., Stromal-tumor Interactions Mediated by Lipocalin-2, a Pro-inflammatory Adipokine, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 159.
Gao X., Li K., Hui X., Kong X., Sweeney G., Wang Y., Xu A., Teng M., Liu P. and Wu D., Carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1A prevents fatty acid-induced adipocyte dysfunction through suppression of c-Jun N-terminal kinase, Biochem J. 2011, 435(3): 723-32.
Ge X., Chen C., Hui X., Wang Y., Lam K.S.L. and Xu A., Fibroblast Growth Factor-21 Promotes Glucose Uptake through Activation of the serum response factor (SRF)/ Ets-like protein-1 (Elk-1) signaling cascade in Adipocytes, ADA 2011.
Herath M.T.D.K.H., Wang Y., Seneviratne C.J., Darveau R., Wong C.Y. and Jin L.J., IADR/Lion Dental Research Award for Junior Investigator (co-author) for P. gingivalis LPS heterogeneity modulates Immuno-inflammatory response in gingival fibroblasts, International Association for Dental Research (IADR), 88th General Session and Exhibition, Barcelona, Spain, July, 2010. 2010.
Herath Mudiyanselage T.D.K.H., Wang Y., Seneviratne C.J., Darveau R.P., Wang C.Y. and Jin L.J., Systems biology unravels novel biomarkers in heterogeneous PgLPS-HGF interaction, Journal of Dental Research. 2011, 90 (Spec Iss A): 2983.
Jang Y., Lee J., Wang Y. and Sweeney G., Emerging Clinical and Experimental Evidence for the Role ofLipocalin-2 in Metabolic Syndrome., Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2011.
Liu J., Xu A. and Wang Y., Adiponectin deficiency accelerates breast cancer development and promotes cholesterol accumulation in mammary tumors of MMTV-Polyomavirus Middle T Antigen mice, 33nd Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. San Antonio, Texas, USA, 2010.
Liu J., Xu A., Lam K.S.L. and Wang Y., Deficiency of Adiponectin, a Hormone Selectively Secreted from Fat Cells, Accelerated Breast Cancer Development and Promoted Cholesterol Accumulation in Mammary Tumors of MMTV-Polyomavirus Meiddle T Antigen Mice, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 230.
Liu J., Zu Y., Lam K.S.L., Lee M.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Xu A. and Wang Y., SIRT1 Promotes Proliferation and Prevents Senescence Through Targeting LKB1 in Primary Porcine Aorteic Endothelial Cells, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 184.
Liu T.C., Xu A., Mak T.W., Liang C., Law K.M., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2, an Inflammatory Adipokine, Uncouples Endothelial Nitric-oxide Synthase and Enhances Endothelial Dysfunction Caused by Dietary Obesity, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 suppl.1: 159-160.
Liu X., Huang X., Lin W., Wang D., Diao Y., Li H., Hui X., Wang Y., Xu A., Wu D. and Ke D., New aromatic substituted pyrazoles as selective inhibitors of human adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein, Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2011, 21(10): 2949-52.
Samaranayake Y.H., Cheung B.P.K., Yeung S.K.W., Yau J.Y.Y., Wang Y. and Samaranayake L.P., Fluconazole exposure induces differential regulation of the Candida glabrata proteome, Journal of Dental Research. 2011, 90 (Spec Iss A): 3489.
Seneviratne C.J., Wong S.S.W., Wang Y., Jin L.J. and Samaranayake L.P., Phosphoproteomics of candida biofilms, Journal of Dental Research. 2011, 90 (Spec Iss A): 1724.
Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Lee M.Y.K., Wang Y. and Tse H.F., Genomic Changes Caused by Chronic Exposure to High Cholesterol or Fish Oil in Native and Regenerated Porcine Coronary Endothelial Cells, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 633-634.
Wang Y., Causative role of lipocalin-2, an inflammatory adipokine, in obesity-related cardiometabolic syndrome., 14th Asia-Oceania Congress of Endocrinology. 2010.
Wang Y., Hepatoprotective functions of adiponectin: Indispensible role of uncoupling protein-2., 8th International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Region Congress. 2010.
Wang Y., Journal of Integrated Omics. 2010.
Wang Y., Mitochondria dysfunction in metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease: role of adipokines, The Croucher Foundation-Advanced Study Institute on Mitochondrial Stress in Diabetes and Aging. 2011.
Wang Y., Xu C., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Lam K.S.L. and Xu A., Modulation of SIRT1 activity in adipose tissue alters systemic energy homeostasis and insulin sensitivity, American Diabetes Association 71th Scientific Sessions. 2011.
Wang Y., Outstanding young researcher award 2010-2011, The University of Hong Kong. 2010.
Wang Y., Liang Y. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., SIRT1 and AMPK in regulating mammalian senescence: A critical review and a working model. , FEBS Letters. 2010.
Wang Y., SIRT1 and AMPK: the seesaw effect in regulating endothelial senescence, 10th International Symposium on Resistance Arteries. 2011.
Wang Y., Small lipid-binding proteins in regulating endothelial and vascular functions: focusing on adipocyte fatty acid binding protein and lipocalin-2, Br J Pharmacol. 2011.
Wen L., Yang Y., Wang Y., Xu A., Wu D. and Chen Y., Appl1 Is Essential For The Survival Of Xenopus Pancreas, Duodenum, And Stomach Progenitor Cells., Dev Dyn. . 2010, 239: 2198-207.
Williams G., Callon K., Watson M., Costa J., Ding Y., Wang Y., Naot D., Reid I. and Cornish J., Skeletal phenotype of the leptin receptor-deficient db/db mouse. , Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2011, 26: 1-12.
Xu A., Wang Y., Lam K.S.L. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Vascular actions of adipokines molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications, Adv Pharmacol. 2010, 60: 229-55.
Xu A., Wang Y., Lam K.S.L. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Vascular actions of adipokines: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications., Advances in Pharmacology. 2010, 60: 229-255.
Yang B., Xu A., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Law K.M., Zhou M. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2 Deficiency Protects Hearts Against Ischemia/ Reperfusion Injury, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 188.
Yang B., Xu A., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tse H.F. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2 Deficiency Protects Hearts Against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 66.
Ye D., Li F.Y.L., Lam K.S.L., Wang Y. and Xu A., Genetic Inactivation of Toll-Like Receptor 4 Alleviates Diet-induced Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis by Inhibiting Reactive Oxygen Species-evoked Activation of X-box Binding Protein-1 in ApoE-deficient Mice, ADA 2011.
Yu H., Xia F., Lam K.S.L., Wang Y., Bao Y., Zhang J., Gu Y., Zhou P., Lu J., Jai W. and Xu A., Circadian Rhythm of Circulating Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21) is Related to Diurnal Changes in Free Fatty Acids in Humans., Clinical Chemistry. 2011.
Zhang X., Lam K.S.L., Ye H., Chung S.K., Zhou M., Wang Y. and Xu A., Adipose tissue-specific inhibition of hypoxia-inducible factor 1{alpha} induces obesity and glucose intolerance by impeding energy expenditure in mice, J Biol Chem. 2010, 285: 32869-77.
Zhou M., Xu A., Lam K.S.L., Tam P.K.H., Che C.M., Chan L., Lee I.K., Wu D.H. and Wang Y., Rosiglitazone promotes fatty acyl CoA accumulation and excessive glycogen storage in livers of mice without adiponectin, Journal of Hepatology. 2010, 53(6): 1108-1116.


Researcher : Wang Y.

Project Title:Molecular mechanisms underlying the hepato-protective functions of the fat cell-derived hormone adiponectin: potential roles of uncoupling protein 2
Investigator(s):Wang Y, Xu A
Department:Biochemistry
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Elucidation of the molecular mechanisms underlying endothelial aging using integrated proteomic profiling approaches
Investigator(s):Wang Y, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2009
Completion Date:09/2010


Project Title:Discovery of novel inhibitors targeting lipocalin-2 for the treatment of obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular diseases
Investigator(s):Wang Y, Vanhoutte PMGR, Xu A
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:05/2011


Project Title:Lipocalin-2 and myocardial remodeling in response to ischemia-reperfusion injury
Investigator(s):Wang Y, Vanhoutte PMGR, Xu A
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:06/2011


Project Title:Protective effect of lipocalin-2 deficiency on aging- and dietary obesity-induced endothelial dysfunction
Investigator(s):Wang Y, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2010


Project Title:Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2009-10
Investigator(s):Wang Y
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Young Researcher Award
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:10th International Symposium on Resistance Arteries SIRT1 and AMPK: the Seesaw Effect in Regulating Endothelial Senescence
Investigator(s):Wang Y
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2011
Completion Date:05/2011


Project Title:YY1 as a negative regulator of WNT1 gene expression: a role in mammary carcinogenesis
Investigator(s):Wang Y, Xu A
Department:Pharmacology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Li Z., Wang Y... and Vanhoutte P...M...G..., Epigallocatechin gallate elicits contractions of the isolated aorta of the aged spontaneously hypertensive rat, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology. 2011, 2011: 1742-7843.


Researcher : Wong ESW

List of Research Outputs

Wong E.S.W., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., Both D- and L-arginine Increase Contractions to Dexmedetomidine in the Presence of L-name in the Rat Aorta with Endothelium, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 658.


Researcher : Wong SK

List of Research Outputs

Wong S.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., COX-mediated endothelium-dependent contractions: from the past to recent discoveries, Acta Pharmacologica Sinica. 2010, 31: 1095-1102.
Wong S.K., Man R.Y.K. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Chronic Treatment of Vitamin D Derivatives Reduce Endothelium-dependent Contractions in the Aorta of the Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 659.
Wong S.K., Delansorne R., Svenningsen P. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Chronic Treatment with Vitamin D Lowers Arterial Blood Pressure And Reduces Endothelium-Dependent Contractions in The Aorta of The Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat, Fourth Scientific Meeting of The Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hiong Kong, 20 November 2010. 22.
Wong S.K., Delansorne R., Man R.Y.K., Svenningsen P. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Chronic treatment with vitamin D lowers arterial blood pressure and reduces endothelium-dependent contractions in the aorta of the spontaneously hypertensive rat, Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2010, 299: H1226-H1234.


Researcher : Wong SWE

List of Research Outputs

Wong S.W.E., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., Dexmedetomidine induces both relaxations and contractions, via different a2-adrenoceptor subtypes, in the isolated mesenteric artery and aorta of the rat, Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 2010, 335. No. 3: 659-664.
Wong S.W.E., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., L-Arginine and Arginase Products Increase Endothelium-Dependent Contractions of The Rat Aorta to Dexmedetomidine in The Presence of L-Name, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong, 20 November 2010. 20.
Wong S.W.E., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Ng J.K.F., L-arginine and Arginase Products Increase Contractions to Dexmedetomidine in the Rat Aorta with Endothelium, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 187.


Researcher : Xu A

Project Title:Molecular mechanism underlaying the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes
Investigator(s):Xu A
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Fund for National Key Basic Research Development Scheme (973 Projects)
Start Date:05/2007


Project Title:APPL1 as a novel modulator of endothelial nitric oxide production and endothelium-dependent vasodilation
Investigator(s):Xu A, Chung SK, Wang Y
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2008
Completion Date:12/2010


Project Title:Vascular dysfunction in obesity and diabetes: from risk prediction to therapeutic intervention
Investigator(s):Xu A, Lam KSL, Vanhoutte PMGR, Tse HF, Wong KB, Wang Y
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:06/2008


Project Title:Adipocyte fatty acid binding protein as a novel diagnostic marker and therapeutic target to combat vascular complications of diabetes: mechanisms and clinical implications
Investigator(s):Xu A, Vanhoutte PMGR, Lam KSL
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Protective roles of AMP-activated protein kinase against vascular disease in diabetes: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic intervention
Investigator(s):Xu A, Vanhoutte PMGR
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Characterization of Novel Adaptor Proteins Involved in Regulating Insulin Sensitivity and Glucose Homeostasis: from Molecular Mechanism to Physiological Implication
Investigator(s):Xu A
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Characterization of the receptor and postreceptor signaling events underlying the metabolic actions of FGF21, a potential therapeutic agent for treating obesity-related medical complications
Investigator(s):Xu A, Hoo RLC, Wang Y
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:05/2011


Project Title:Pharmacological inhibition of adipocyte fatty acid binding protein as a new strategy for treating obesity-related cardio-metabolic disorders
Investigator(s):Xu A, Vanhoutte PMGR, Lam KSL
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:06/2011


Project Title:APPL2 as a Negative Regulator of Insulin Sensitivity and Glucose Uptake in Skeletal Muscle: A Novel Pathway Leading to Insulin Resistance?
Investigator(s):Xu A
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Genetic and pathogenic pathways leading to type 2 diabetes Mellitus
Investigator(s):Xu A
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Fund for National Key Basic Research Development Scheme (973 Projects)
Start Date:05/2011


Project Title:Protective effects of the liver-derived hormone adropin against obesity-related insulin resistance and metabolic disorders
Investigator(s):Xu A, Wang Y
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2011


Project Title:71th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association Genetic Inactivation of Toll-Like Receptor 4 Alleviates Diet-Induced Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis by Inhibiting Reactive Oxygen Species-Evoked Activation of X-box Binding Protein-1 in ApoE-Deficient Mice
Investigator(s):Xu A
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2011


Project Title:A Multi-disciplinary Approach to Investigate Vascular Dysfunction in Obesity and Diabetes: From Molecular Mechanism to Therapeutic Intervention
Investigator(s):Xu A, Vanhoutte PMGR, Wang Y, Lam KSL
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Fan P., Chow H.M., Xu A. and Wang Y., Stromal-tumor Interactions Mediated by Lipocalin-2, a Pro-inflammatory Adipokine, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 159.
Lee M.Y.K., Li A.H., Xiao Y., Zhou Z...G., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Chronic administration of BMS309403 improves endothelial function in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice and in cultured human endothelial cells, British Journal of Pharmacology. 2011, (2011) 162: 1564-1576.
Liang C., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Loss of function in toll-like receptor 4 receptors nitric oxide-mediated relaxations in Leprdb/dbmice, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 63.
Liang C., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Loss-of-function in Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) alleviates metabolic syndrome and endothelial dysfunction in genetically obese mice., Acta Physiologica, Official Journal of the Federation of European Physiological Societies, Abstracts for the 12th Symposium on Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms. July 24-26, 2010. Odense, Denmark. . 2010, 199: 15.
Liang C., Man R.Y.K., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Toll-Like Receptor 4 Mutation Alleviates Endothelial Dysfunction in Genetically Obese Mice, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 183.
Liang C., Xu A. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Toll-like Receptor 4 Mediates the Vasoconstrictor Response Initiated by Adipose Tissue in Mice Arteries, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 413.
Liu J., Xu A. and Wang Y., Adiponectin deficiency accelerates breast cancer development and promotes cholesterol accumulation in mammary tumors of MMTV-Polyomavirus Middle T Antigen mice, 33nd Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. San Antonio, Texas, USA, 2010.
Liu J., Xu A., Lam K.S.L. and Wang Y., Deficiency of Adiponectin, a Hormone Selectively Secreted from Fat Cells, Accelerated Breast Cancer Development and Promoted Cholesterol Accumulation in Mammary Tumors of MMTV-Polyomavirus Meiddle T Antigen Mice, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 230.
Liu J., Zu Y., Lam K.S.L., Lee M.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Xu A. and Wang Y., SIRT1 Promotes Proliferation and Prevents Senescence Through Targeting LKB1 in Primary Porcine Aorteic Endothelial Cells, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 184.
Liu T.C., Xu A., Mak T.W., Liang C., Law K.M., Man R.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2, an Inflammatory Adipokine, Uncouples Endothelial Nitric-oxide Synthase and Enhances Endothelial Dysfunction Caused by Dietary Obesity, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 suppl.1: 159-160.
Wang Y., Xu C., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Lam K.S.L. and Xu A., Modulation of SIRT1 activity in adipose tissue alters systemic energy homeostasis and insulin sensitivity, American Diabetes Association 71th Scientific Sessions. 2011.
Wong S.L., Lau C.W., Wong W.T., Xu A., Au C.L., Yao X. and Huang Y., Co-activation of PKCdelta/ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK mediates angiotensin II-induced cyclooxygenase-2 up-regulation in endothelial cells and the clinical implications, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 149.
Wong W.I.N.G. .T.A.K., Tian X.I.A.O. .Y.U., Chen Y.A.N.G.C.H.A.O., Leung F.U.N.G. .P.I.N.G., Liu L.I.M.E.I., Lee H.U.N.G. .K.A.Y., Ng C.H.I. .F.A.I., Xu A., Yao X.I.A.O.Q.I.A.N.G., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tipoe G.L. and Huang Y.U., Bone Morphogenic Protein-4 Impairs Endothelial Function Through Oxidative Stress-Dependent Cyclooxygenase-2 Upregulation Implications on Hypertension, Circulation Research. 2010, 107: 984-991.
Wong W.T., Tian X.Y., Chen Y., Leung F.P., Liu L., Lee H.K., Ng C.F., Xu A., Yao X., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tipoe G.L. and Huang Y., Bone morphogenic protein-4 impairs endothelial function through oxidative stress dependent cyclooxygenase-2 upregulation: Iplications on hypertension, Circulation Research. 2010, 107: 984-991.
Xu A., Wang Y., Lam K.S.L. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Vascular actions of adipokines: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications., Advances in Pharmacology. 2010, 60: 229-255.
Yang B., Xu A., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Law K.M., Zhou M. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2 Deficiency Protects Hearts Against Ischemia/ Reperfusion Injury, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 188.
Yang B., Xu A., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tse H.F. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2 Deficiency Protects Hearts Against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 66.
Zhou M., Xu A., Lam K.S.L., Tam P.K.H., Che C.M., Chan L., Lee I.K., Wu D.H. and Wang Y., Rosiglitazone promotes fatty acyl CoA accumulation and excessive glycogen storage in livers of mice without adiponectin, Journal of Hepatology. 2010, 53(6): 1108-1116.


Researcher : Xu C

List of Research Outputs

Wang Y., Xu C., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Lam K.S.L. and Xu A., Modulation of SIRT1 activity in adipose tissue alters systemic energy homeostasis and insulin sensitivity, American Diabetes Association 71th Scientific Sessions. 2011.


Researcher : Yang B

List of Research Outputs

Yang B., Xu A., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Law K.M., Zhou M. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2 Deficiency Protects Hearts Against Ischemia/ Reperfusion Injury, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 188.
Yang B., Xu A., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tse H.F. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2 Deficiency Protects Hearts Against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 66.


Researcher : Yang C

List of Research Outputs

Li R.W.S., Yang C., Sit S.M., Lin Y.T., Ho Y.W. and Leung G.P.H., Physiological and pharmacological roles of vascular nucleoside transporters, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, 20 November 2010. 12.
Yang C., Kwan Y.W., Au A.L.S., Poon C.C.W., Zhang Q., Chan S.W., Lee S.M. and Leung G.P.H., 14,15-Epoxyeicosatrienoic acid induces vasorelaxation through the prostaglandin EP(2) receptors in rat mesenteric artery, Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediator . 2010, 93: 44-51.
Yang C., Kwan Y.W., Chan S.W., Lee S.M. and Leung G.P.H., Potentiation of EDHF-mediated relaxation by chloride channel blockers, Acta Pharmacologica Sinica . 2010, 31: 1303-1311.


Researcher : Yeung YT

List of Research Outputs

Yeung Y.T., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., Study of vascular effects of protease inhibitors and non-nucleside reverse transcriptase inhibitors on mesenteric arteries, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November 2010. 38.
Yeung Y.T., Lee S.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Vascular Effects of Protease Inhibitors and Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, the Major Components of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy [HAART], 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 97.
Yeung Y.T., Lee S.S., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R. and Leung S.W.S., Vascular effects of protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, the major components of highly active antiretroviral therapy [HAART], 16th World Congress of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010.


Researcher : Zhang Y

List of Research Outputs

Zhang Y., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., Gender-Specific Relaxation of Flavonoids in Rat Mesenteric Arteries, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 81.
Zhang Y., Leung S.W.S. and Man R.Y.K., Gender-specific relaxation effects of luteoin in rat mesenteric arteries, Experimental Biology, Washington, DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 184.


Researcher : Zhao Y

List of Research Outputs

Zhao Y., Leung S.W.S. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Endothelial Nos-Independent Release of Nitric-Oxide in the Aorta of the Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 72.
Zhao Y., Leung S.W.S. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Previous exposure to nitric oxide inhibits subsequent contractions evoked by prostaglandin E2, prostaglandin D2 and prostaglandin F2a, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November, 2010. 33.


Researcher : Zhou M

List of Research Outputs

Yang B., Xu A., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Law K.M., Zhou M. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2 Deficiency Protects Hearts Against Ischemia/ Reperfusion Injury, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 188.
Zhang X., Lam K.S.L., Ye H., Chung S.K., Zhou M., Wang Y. and Xu A., Adipose tissue-specific inhibition of hypoxia-inducible factor 1{alpha} induces obesity and glucose intolerance by impeding energy expenditure in mice, J Biol Chem. 2010, 285: 32869-77.
Zhou M., Xu A., Lam K.S.L., Tam P.K.H., Che C.M., Chan L., Lee I.K., Wu D.H. and Wang Y., Rosiglitazone promotes fatty acyl CoA accumulation and excessive glycogen storage in livers of mice without adiponectin, Journal of Hepatology. 2010, 53(6): 1108-1116.


Researcher : Zhou M

List of Research Outputs

Yang B., Xu A., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Law K.M., Zhou M. and Wang Y., Lipocalin-2 Deficiency Protects Hearts Against Ischemia/ Reperfusion Injury, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 188.
Zhang X., Lam K.S.L., Ye H., Chung S.K., Zhou M., Wang Y. and Xu A., Adipose tissue-specific inhibition of hypoxia-inducible factor 1{alpha} induces obesity and glucose intolerance by impeding energy expenditure in mice, J Biol Chem. 2010, 285: 32869-77.
Zhou M., Xu A., Lam K.S.L., Tam P.K.H., Che C.M., Chan L., Lee I.K., Wu D.H. and Wang Y., Rosiglitazone promotes fatty acyl CoA accumulation and excessive glycogen storage in livers of mice without adiponectin, Journal of Hepatology. 2010, 53(6): 1108-1116.


Researcher : Zou Q

List of Research Outputs

Zou Q. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Activation of nicotinic receptor contributes to acetylcholine-induced endothelium-dependent relaxations in rat aorta, Experimental Biology, Washington, DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 184.
Zou Q. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Activation of nicotinic receptors contributes to acetylcholine-induced endothelium-dependent relaxations in the aorta of the spontaneous hypertensive rat, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scieintific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 72.
Zou Q. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Activation of nicotinic receptors contributes to endothelium-dependent relaxations to acetylcholine in the aorta of the spontaneously hypertensive rat, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November 2010. 36.
Zou Q. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Vitamin D3 Does not Augment Edhf-mediated Relaxations to Bradykinin, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 692.


Researcher : Zou Q

List of Research Outputs

Zou Q. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Activation of nicotinic receptor contributes to acetylcholine-induced endothelium-dependent relaxations in rat aorta, Experimental Biology, Washington, DC USA, April 9-13, 2011. 184.
Zou Q. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Activation of nicotinic receptors contributes to acetylcholine-induced endothelium-dependent relaxations in the aorta of the spontaneous hypertensive rat, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Fourteenth Annual Scieintific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 18 December 2010. 18:2: 72.
Zou Q. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Activation of nicotinic receptors contributes to endothelium-dependent relaxations to acetylcholine in the aorta of the spontaneously hypertensive rat, Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong 20-21 November 2010. 36.
Zou Q. and Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Vitamin D3 Does not Augment Edhf-mediated Relaxations to Bradykinin, WorldPharma2010, 16th World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, July 17-23, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark.. 2010, 107 Suppl.1: 692.


Researcher : Zu Y

List of Research Outputs

Liu J., Zu Y., Lam K.S.L., Lee M.Y.K., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Xu A. and Wang Y., SIRT1 Promotes Proliferation and Prevents Senescence Through Targeting LKB1 in Primary Porcine Aorteic Endothelial Cells, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2010. 184.


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