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Huey-Kang Sytwu Professor (joint appointment)

Huey-Kang Sytwu Professor (joint appointment)      
Huey-Kang Sytwu MD, Ph.D.

Contacts

National Defense Medical Center/Taipei/Taiwan
Stanford University/U.S.A.

+886 87923100 #18539

Research and Professional Positions Held in Chronological Sequence

1985-1987, Intern Doctor, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
1987-1992, Assistant Instructor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
1994-1996, Teaching Assistant, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University, USA
1997-2003, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2004-present, Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2004-2006, Professor and Chairman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2005-2009, Professor and Chairman, Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2007-2009, Director, Department of Medical Research, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
2008-2009, Director, Department of Medical Research, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2009-2011, Executive Commissioner, Graduate Institute of Life Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, National Health Research Institutes and Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
2009-2011, Executive Dean, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2011-2013, Director, Medical Planning Division, Medical Affairs Bureau, Ministry of National Defense, Taipei, Taiwan
2013-2018, President, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2013-2018, Director, Graduate Institute of Life Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, National Health Research Institutes and Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
2016-present, Hsu-Mu Liang and Chih-Yun Hsu Chair Professor, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2018-present, Distinguished Investigator, National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
2018-present, Vice President, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
2018-present, Adjunct Professor, Institute of Molecular Medicine, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
2019-present, Adjunct Professor, Institute of Biotechnology, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
2019-present, Adjunct Professor, Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan

Honors:

Dr. Hsien-Lin Chang Award (1987), Honor for the best intern doctor, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Dr. Shou-Hwa Han Award (1989), Honor for outstanding research on immunology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Dr. O.K. Kao Award (1991), Honor for excellent teacher, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Lieberman Award (1995), Honor for Stanford outstanding PhD student who intends to pursue a career in academic medicine, Stanford University, USA
Raffel Award (1997), Honor for outstanding accomplishment in graduate study, Stanford University, USA
Excellent Teacher Award (1998), Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
Outstanding Military Doctor Award (1999), Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
Outstanding Alumni Award (1999), Stanford University, USA
Excellent Teacher Award (2001), Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
Excellent Teacher Award (2002), Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
Excellent Teacher Award (2003), Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
Military Award for Outstanding Performance (2003), Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
Excellent Teacher Award (2004), Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
Outstanding Award of SCI research articles (2004), National Defense Medical Center.
Y. Z. Hsu Scientific Paper Award (2005), Far Eastern Y. Z. Hsu Science and Technology Memorial Foundation.
Excellent Teacher Award (2006), Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
Excellent Teacher Award (2007), Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
Excellent Teacher Award (2008), Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
Outstanding Award of SCI research articles (2008), National Defense Medical Center.
Outstanding Award of SCI research articles (2009), National Defense Medical Center.
Outstanding Research Award (2009), Chinese Society of Immunology, R.O.C.
Excellent Teacher Award (2010), Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
Outstanding Award of SCI research articles (2010), National Defense Medical Center.
Excellent Teacher Award (2011), Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
Outstanding Research Award (2011-2014), National Science Council, R.O.C.
Outstanding Contribution Award (2014), The Chinese-Taipei Society of Laboratory Animal Sciences, R.O.C.
Outstanding Award of SCI research articles (2014), National Defense Medical Center.
The 59th Academic Award (2015), Ministry of Education, R.O.C.
Outstanding Research Award (2016-2019), Ministry of Science and Technology, R.O.C.
The Health and Welfare Professional Medal (2018), Ministry of Health and Welfare, R.O.C.

Editorial Advisory Boards:

1983-1985, Journal of Juvenile Science in Taiwan (Assistant Editor)
1997-present, Journal of Medical Science, National Defense Medical Center
2009-2011, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Medical Science, National Defense Medical Center
2004-present, Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, Taiwan
2007-2010, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, Taiwan (Immunology)
2010-present, Editor, Chang Gung Medical Journal, Taiwan
2013-present, Editor, Chinese Journal of Medicine, Taiwan
2015-present, Editorial board member, Scientific Reports (Nature Publishing Group)

Advisory Committee:

1998-2009, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), National Defense Medical Center.
1998-2011, Biosafety and Genetic Engineering Committee, National Defense Medical Center.
1998-2009, Advisory Committee, Institute of Preventive Medicine, National Defense Medical Center.
2001-2005, Genetically Modified Food Advisory Committee (GMFAC), Department of Health, R.O.C.
2002-2010, SBIR Review Committee, Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C.
2002-2012, User Advisory Committee, Mouse Mutagenesis Program Core Facility, National Science of Council, R.O.C.
2003-2009, Secretary General, Chinese Society of Immunology, R.O.C.
2005-present, User Advisory Committee, Transgenic Mouse Core Facility, National Science of Council, R.O.C.
2005-2009, Advisory Committee, National Animal Research Laboratory, R.O.C.
2010-2016, Advisory Committee, Center for Disease Control, R.O.C.
2011-2017, Council Member, National Research Program for Biopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Science and Technology, R.O.C.
2012-present, Advisory Committee, Grants for Clinical Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
2014-present, Co-organizer, Glycomedicine Research Grant, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, ROC
2014-present, Board Director, Chinese Society of Cell and Molecular Biology, R.O.C.
2014-present, Board Member, National Examination of Physician and Dentist, Ministry of Examination, R.O.C.
2014-present, Advisory Committee Member, Taiwan Biobank, R.O.C.
2015-2018, Advisory Committee Member, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2015-present, Council Member, Taiwan Medical Accreditation Council, R.O.C.
2015-present, Advisory Committee Member, Taiwan Medical Education Committee, Ministry of Education, R.O.C.
2016-present, Board Director, Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry, R.O.C.
2017-present, Advisor Committee Member, Development Center for Biotechnology, R.O.C.
2018-present, Organizing Committee for Keystone Meeting (Taiwan).

Other Info

Publications:

(*correspondence)

 

Lin, Y.-C., Liao, Y.-J., Lee, Y.-H., Tseng, S.-F., Liu, J.-Y., Chen, Y.-S., Shui, H.-A., Lin, F.-Z., Lin, K.-H., Chen, Y.-C., Tsai, M.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Wang, C.-C., Chuang, Y.-P. (2019) Staphylococcal Phosphatidylinositol-Specific Phospholipase C potentiates lung injury via complement sensitization. Cellular Microbiology. 21(10), e13085

Lin, G.-J., Wu, C.-H., Yu, C.-C., Lin, J.-R., Liu, X.-D., Chen, Y.-W., Chang, H.-M., Hong, Z.-J., Cheng, C.-P., Sytwu, H.-K., Huang, S.-H. (2019) Adoptive transfer of D">Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 378:114641

Yang, C.-Y., Lin, C.-K., Hsieh, C.-C., Tsao, C.-H., Lin, C.-S., Peng, B., Chen, Y.-T., Ting, C.-C., Chang, W.-C., Lin, G.-J., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, Y.-W. (2019) Anti-oral cancer effects of triptolide by downregulation of DcR3 in vitro, in vivo, and in preclinical patient-derived tumor xenograft model. Head & Neck 2019 41(5):1260-1269

Chen, S.-J., Lin, G.-J., Chen, J.-W., Wang, K.-C., Tien, C.-H., Hu, C.-F., Chang, C.-N., Hsu, W.-F., Fan, H.-C., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2019) Immunopathogenic Mechanisms and Novel Immune-Modulated Therapies in Rheumatoid Arthritis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 20(6), 1332

Chen, F.-J., Huang, W.-C., Liao, Y.-C., Wang, H.-Y., Lai, J.-F., Kuo, S.-C., Lauderdale, T.-L., Sytwu, H.-K. (2019) Molecular Epidemiology of Emerging Carbapenem Resistance in Acinetobacter nosocomialis and Acinetobacter pittii in Taiwan, 2010-2014. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 63(4) e02007-18

Wu, Y.-F., *Sytwu, H.-K., *Lung, F.-W. (2018) Human Aquaporin 4 Gene Polymorphisms and Haplotypes Are Associated With Serum S100B Level and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia in a Southern Chinese Han Population. Frontiers in Psychiatry 11:657  

Hsu, C.-F., Hsiao, C.-H., Tseng, S.-F., Chen, J.-R., Liao, Y.-J., Chen, S.-J., Lin, C.-S., Sytwu, H.-K., Chuang, Y.-P. (2018) PrtA immunization fails to protect against pulmonary and invasive infection by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Respiratory Research 19:187

Chen, H.-K., Zhang, S.-M., Chang, J.-L., Chen, H.-C., Lin, Y.-C., Shih, C.-P., Sytwu, H.-K., Fang, M.-C., Lin, Y.-Y., Kuo, C.-Y., Liao, A.-H., Chu, Y.-H., Wang, C.-H. (2018) Insonation of Systemically Delivered Cisplatin-Loaded Microbubbles Significantly Attenuates Nephrotoxicity of Chemotherapy in Experimental Models of Head and Neck Cancer. Cancers 10(9) 311

Hsu, C.-Y., Yeh, L.-T., Fu, S.-H., Chien, M.-W., Liu, Y.-W., Miaw, S.-C., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2018) SUMO-defective c-Maf preferentially transactivates Il21 to exacerbate autoimmune diabetes. The Journal of Clinical Investigation 128(9):3779-3793

Huang, Y.-S., Lu, K.-C., Chao, T.-K., Chen, J.-S., Chen, A., Guo, C.-Y., Hsieh, H.-Y., Shih, H.-M., Sytwu, H.-K., Wu, C.-C. (2018) Role of MTNR1A and PITX1 coexpression in protecting tubular epithelial cells in membranous nephropathy.

Journal of Pineal Research 65(1):e12482

Wang, A. Y.-L., Loh, C. Y.-Y., Chen, S.-J., Kao, H.-K., Lin, C.-H., Chuang, S.-H., Lee, C.-M., Sytwu, H.-K., Wei, F.-C. (2018) Blimp-1 prolongs allograft survival without regimen via influencing T cell development in favor of regulatory T cells while suppressing Th1. Molecular Immunology 99:53-65

Wang, A. Y.-L., Loh, C. Y.-Y., Chen, S.-J., Kao, H.-K., Lin, C.-H., Chuang, S.-H., Lee, C.-M., Sytwu, H.-K., Wei, F.-C. (2018) Characterization data for T cell-specific Blimp-1 transgenic C57BL/6 mice. Data in Brief 119:117-127

Wang, L.-T., Jiang, S.-S., Ting, C.-H., Hsu, P.-J., Chang, C.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Liu, K.-J., Yen, B.-L. (2018) Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Results in Downregulation of c-Myc and DNA Replication Pathways with Immunomodulation Toward CD4 and CD8 Cells. Stem Cells 36:903-914

Chien, M.-W., Fu, S.-H., Hsu, C.-Y., Liu, Y.-W., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2018) The Modulatory Roles of N-glycans in T-Cell-Mediated Autoimmune Diseases. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 19(3), 780

Chou, F.-C., Chen, H.-Y., Kuo, C.-C., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2018) Roles of Galectins in Tumors and in Clinical Immunotherapy. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 19(2), 430

Huang, Y.-S., Fu, S.-H., Lu, K.-C., Chen, J.-S., Hsieh, H.-Y., Sytwu, H.-K., Wu, C.-C. (2017) Inhibition of tumor necrosis factor signaling attenuates renal immune cell infiltration in experimental membranous nephropathy. Oncotarget 8:111631-111641

Yang, C.-Y., Hsieh, C.-C., Lin, C.-K., Lin, C.-S., Peng, B., Lin, G.-J., Sytwu, H.-K., Chang, W.-L., Chen, Y.-W. (2017) Danshen extract circumvents drug resistance and represses cell growth in human oral cancer cells. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 17:555

Chou, F.-C., Chen, H.-Y., Chen, H.-H., Lin, G.-J., Lin, S.-H., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2017) Differential Modulation of IL-12 Family Cytokines in Autoimmune Islet Graft Rejection. Diabetologia 60:2409-2417

Divakar Kulshrestha, Yeh, L.-T., Chien, M.-W., Chou, F.-C., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2017) Peripheral autoimmune regulator induces exhaustion of CD4+ and CD8+ effector T cells to attenuate autoimmune diabetes in NOD mice. Frontiers in Immunology 8:1128

Fu, S.-H., Yeh, L.-T., Chu, C.-C., Yen, B.-L., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2017) New insights into Blimp-1 in T lymphocytes: a divergent regulator of cell destiny and effector function. Journal of Biomedical Science 24:49

Yang, C.-Y., Lin, C.-K., Tsao, C.-H., Hsieh, C.-C., Lin, G.-J., Ma, K.-H., Shieh, Y.-S., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, Y.-W. (2017) Melatonin exerts anti-oral cancer effect via suppressing LSD1 in patient-derived tumor xenograft models. Oncotarget 8:33756-33769

Lee, H.-T., Liu, S.-P., Lin, C.-H., Lee, S.-W., Hsu, C.-Y., Sytwu, H.-K., Hsieh, C.-H., Shyu, W.-C. (2017) A Crucial Role of CXCL14 for Promoting Regulatory T Cells Activation in Stroke. Theranostics 7:855-875

Yang, C.-Y., Lin, C.-K., Lin, G.-J., Hsieh, C.-C., Huang, S.-H., Ma, K.-H., Shieh, Y.-S., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, Y.-W. (2017) Triptolide represses oral cancer cell proliferation, invasion, migration, and angiogenesis in co-inoculation with U937 cells. Clinical Oral Investigations 21:419-427

Peng, Y.-J., Wang, C.-Y., Lin, Y.-H., Lin, G.-J., Huang, S.-H., Shyu, J.-F., Sytwu, H.-K., Cheng, C.-P. (2016) Interleukin 26 suppresses receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand induced osteoclastogenesis via down-regulation of nuclear factor of activated T-cells, cytoplasmic 1 and nuclear factor κB activity. Rheumatology 55:2074-2083

Liu, Y.-L., Yang, S.-S., Chen, S.-J., Lin, Y.-C., Chu, C.-C., Huang, H.-H., Chang, F.-W., Yu, M.-H., Lin, S.-H., Wu, G.-J., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2016) OSR1 and SPAK cooperatively modulate Sertoli cell support of mouse spermatogenesis. Scientific Reports 637205

Wang, L.-T., Ting, C.-H., Yen, M.-L., Liu, K.-J., Sytwu, H.-K., Wu, K.-K., Yen, B. L. (2016) Human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treatment towards immune- and inflammation-mediated diseases: review of current clinical trials. Journal of Biomedical Science 23:76

Liao, A.-H., Lu, Y.-J., Lin, Y.-C., Chen, H.-K., Sytwu, H.-K., Wang, C.-H. (2016) Effectiveness of a Layer-by-Layer Microbubbles-Based Delivery System for Applying Minoxidil to Enhance Hair Growth. Theranostics 6:817-827

Chou, F.-C., Kuo, C.-C., Chen, H.-Y., Chen, H.-H., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2016) DNA demethylation of the Tim-3 promoter is critical for its stable expression on T cells. Genes and Immunity 17, 179-186

Lin, G.-J., Huang, Y.-S., Lin, C.-K., Huang, S.-H., Shih, H.-M., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, Y.-W. (2016) Daxx and TCF4 interaction links to oral squamous cell carcinoma growth by promoting cell cycle progression via induction of cyclin D1 expression. Clinical Oral Investigations 20:533-540

Wu, C.-C., Liu, F.-L., Sytwu, H.-K., Tsai, C.-Y., Chang, D.-M. (2016) CD146+ mesenchymal stem cells display greater therapeutic potential than CD146- cells for treating collagen-induced arthritis in mice. Stem Cell Research Therapy 7:23

Chen, S.-J., Huang, S.-H., Chen, J.-W., Wang, K.-C., Yang, Y.-R., Liu, P.-F., Lin, G.-J., Sytwu, H.-K. (2016) Melatonin enhances interleukin-10 expression and suppresses chemotaxis to inhibit inflammation in situ and reduce the severity of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. International Immunopharmacology 31:169-177

Hsu, P.-J., Liu, K.-J., Chao, Y.-Y., Sytwu, H.-K., Yen, B.L. (2015) Assessment of the immunomodulatory properties of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Journal of Visualized Experiments 106:53265

Ka, S.-M., Lin, J.-C., Lin, T.-J., Liu, F.-C., Chao, L.-K., Ho, C.-L., Yeh, L.-T., Sytwu, H.-K., Hua, K.-F., Chen, A. (2015) Citral alleviates an accelerated and severe lupus nephritis model by inhibiting the activation signal of NLRP3 inflammasome and enhancing Nrf2 activation. Arthritis Research & Therapy 17:331

Chien, M.-W., Lin, M.-H., Huang, S.-H., Fu, S.-H., Hsu, C.-Y., Yen, B.-L., Chen, J.-T., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2015) Glucosamine modulates T cell differentiation through downregulating N-linked glycosylation of CD25. The Journal of Biological Chemistry 290:29329-29344

Chen, H.-C., Lee, J.-T., Shih, C.-P., Chao, T.-T., Sytwu, H.-K., Li, S.-L., Fang, M.-C., Chen, H.-K., Lin, Y.-C., Kuo, C.-Y., Wang, C.-H. (2015) Hypoxia Induces a Metabolic Shift and Enhances the Stemness and Expansion of Cochlear Spiral Ganglion Stem/Progenitor Cells. BioMed Research International 2015;359537.

Wang, W.-B., Yen, M.-L., Liu, K.-J., Hsu, P.-J., Lin, M.-H., Chen, P.-M., Sudhir, P.-R., Chen, C.-H., Chen, C.-H., Sytwu, H.-K., Yen, B.-L. (2015) Interleukin-25 Mediates Transcriptional Control of PD-L1 via STAT3 in Multipotent Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (hMSCs) to Suppress Th17 Responses. Stem Cell Reports 5:392-404

Tsai, P.-J., Wang, H.-S., Lin, G.-J., Chou, S.-C., Chu, T.-H., Chuan, W.-T., Lu, Y.-J., Weng, Z.-C., Su, C.-H., Hsieh, P.-S., Sytwu, H.-K., Lin, C.-H., Chen, T.-H., Shyu, J.-F. (2015) Undifferentiated Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation Induces Insulin-Producing Cell Differentiation and Suppression of T Cell-Mediated Autoimmunity in Non-Obese Diabetic Mice. Cell Transplant 24:1555-1570

Tseng, F.-J., Chia, W.-T., Wang, C.-H., Shyu, J.-F., Gou, G.-H., Shui, H.-A., Sytwu, H.-K., Pan, R.-Y., Weng, C.-F. (2015) Carbon Monoxide Inhibits Receptor Activator of NF-κB (RANKL)-Induced Osteoclastogenesis. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry 36:1250-1258.

Wu, C.-C., Huang, Y.-S., Chen, J.-S., Huang, C.-F., Su, S.-L., Lu, K.-C., Lin, Y.-F., Chu, P., Lin, S.-H., Sytwu, H.-K. (2015) Resveratrol Ameliorates Renal Damage, Increases Expression of Heme Oxygenase-1, and Has Anti-Complement, Anti-Oxidative, and Anti-Apoptotic Effects in a Murine Model of Membranous Nephropathy. PLoS One 2015 May 8;10(5):e0125726.

Fu, S.-H., Lin, M.-H., Yeh, L.-T., Wang, Y.-L., Chien, M.-W., Lin, S.-H., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2015) Targeting tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 assembly reverses Th17-mediated colitis through boosting a Th2 response. Gut 64:765-775.

Hueng, D.-Y., Sytwu, H.-K. (2015) Letter to the Editor: Fusion antibody Fc-endostatin. Journal of Neurosurgery 122:1249.

Chuang, Y.-P., Peng, Z.-R., Tseng, S.-F., Lin, Y.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Hsieh, Y.-C. (2015) The impact of glpQ2 gene on virulence in a Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 19AST320 strain. Infection and Immunity 83:682-692.

Cheng, C.-J., Sung, C.-C., Wu, S.-T., Lin, Y.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Huang, C.-L., Lin, S.-H. (2015) Novel KCNJ5 mutations in sporadic aldosterone-producing adenoma reduce Kir3.4 membrane abundance. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 100:E155-163.

Li, C.-H., Lin, M.-H., Chu, S.-H., Tu, P.-H., Fang, C.-C., Yen, C.-H., Liang, P.-I., Huang, J.-C., Su, Y.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, Y.-M. (2014) Role of glycine N-methyltransferase in the regulation of T cell responses in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Molecular Medicine 20:684-696

Yeh, L.-T., Chuang, Y.-P., Chen, S.-J., Chu, C.-C., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2014) Diabetic animal models with infectious diseases: focus on the dysfunction of immune system. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism 2014. 5:8

Lin, G.-J., Sytwu, H.-K., Yu, J.-C., Chen, Y.-W., Kuo, Y.-L., Yu, C.-C., Chang, H.-M., Chan, D.-C., Huang, S.-H. (2014) Dimethyl sulfoxide inhibits spontaneous diabetes and autoimmune recurrence in non-obese diabetic mice by inducing differentiation of regulatory T cells. Toxicology and applied pharmacology 282:207-214.

Chen, C.-L., Liu, F.-L., Lee, C.-C., Chen, T.-C., Ahmed Ali AA, Sytwu, H.-K., Chang, D.-M., Huang, H.-S. (2014) Modified Salicylanilide and 3-Phenyl-2H-benzo[e][1,3]oxazine-2,4(3H)-dione Derivatives as novel inhibitors of osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 57:8072-8085.

Huang, Y.-S., Hsieh, H.-Y. , Shih, H.-M., Sytwu, H.-K., Wu, C.-C. (2014) Urinary Xist is a potential biomarker for membranous nephropathy. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 452:415-421.

Chen, Y.-W., Huang, H.-S., Shieh, Y.-S., Ma, K.-H., Huang, S.-H., Hueng, D.-Y., Sytwu, H.-K., Lin, G.-J. (2014) A Novel Compound NSC745885 Exerts an Anti-Tumor Effect on Tongue Cancer SAS Cells In Vitro and In Vivo. PLoS One 2014;9(8):e104703.

Chen, P.-I., Liu, K.-J., Hsu, P.-J., Wei, C.-F., Bai, C.-H., Ho, L.-J., Sytwu, H.-K., Yen, B.L. (2014) Induction of immunomodulatory monocytes by human mesenchymal stem cell-derived hepatocyte growth factor through ERK1/2. Journal of Leukocyte Biology 96:295-303.

Tseng, F.-J., Chia, W.-T., Shyu, J.-F., Gou, G.-H., Sytwu, H.-K., Hsia, C.-W., Tseng, M.-J., Pan, R.-Y. (2014) Interactomics profiling of the negative regulatory function of carbon monoxide on RANKL-treated RAW 264.7 cells during osteoclastogenesis. BMC Systems Biology 8:57.

Hueng, D.-Y., Lin, G.-J., Sytwu, H.-K. (2014) Letter to the Editor: Glioma immunoenvironment. Journal of Neurosurgery 120:1012-1013.

Chen, Y.-W., Lin, G.-J., Hueng, D.-Y., Huang, S.-H., Chia, W.-T., Shieh, Y.-S., Ma, K.-H., Sytwu, H.-K. (2014) Enhanced Anti-Tumor Activity of Triptolide in Combination with Irradiation for the Treatment of Oral Cancer. Planta Medica 80:255-261.

Lin, M.-H., Yeh, L.-T., Chen, S.-J., Chiou, H.-Y., *Chu, C.-C., Yen, B.L., Lin, K.-I., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2014) T cell-specific BLIMP-1 deficiency exacerbates experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in nonobese diabetic mice by increasing Th1 and Th17 cells. Clinical Immunology 151:101–113.

Hueng, D.-Y., Sytwu, H.-K. (2014) Letter to the editor: Vestibular schwannoma growth and hearing loss. Journal of Neurosurgery 120:786.

Hueng, D.-Y., Li, Y.-F., Sytwu, H.-K. (2014) Letter to the editor: Atypical meningiomas. Journal of Neurosurgery 120:781.

Feng, S.-W., Sytwu, H.-K., Hueng, D.-Y. (2014) Letter to the editor: Cell transplantation. Journal of Neurosurgery 120:574.

Hueng, D.-Y., Sytwu, H.-K. (2014) Letter to the editor: Blood-brain barrier. Journal of Neurosurgery 120:290-291.

Cheng, C.-H., Hong, C.-W., Yang, C.-H., Wu, Y.-J., Lee, C.-H., Sytwu, H.-K., Hueng, D.-Y. (2013) Letter to the editor: Glioblastoma. Journal of Neurosurgery 119:1641

Chou, F.-C., Kuo, C.-C., Wang, Y.-L., Lin, M.-H., Yen, B.L., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2013) Overexpression of Galectin-9 in Islets Prolongs Grafts Survival via Downregulation of Th1 Responses. Cell Transplantation 22:2135-2145.

Yang, S.-S., Fang, Y.-W., Tseng, M.-H., Chu, P.-Y., Yu, I.-S., Wu, H.-C., Lin, S.-W., Chau, T., Uchida S, Sasaki S, Lin, Y.-F., Sytwu, H.-K., Lin, S.-H. (2013) Phosphorylation Regulates NCC Stability and Transporter Activity In Vivo. J Am Soc Nephrol 24:1587-1597.

Tsai, W.-C., Chen, Y., Huang, L.-C., Lee, H.-S., Ma, H.-I., Huang, S.-M., Sytwu, H.-K., Hueng, D.-Y. (2013) EMMPRIN expression positively correlates with WHO grades of astrocytomas and meningiomas. Journal of Neuro-oncology 114:281-290.

Yen, B.L., Yen, M.-L., Hsu, P.-J., Liu, K.-J., Wang, C.-J., Bai, C.-H., Sytwu, H.-K. (2013) Multipotent Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Mediate Expansion of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells via Hepatocyte Growth Factor/c-Met and STAT3. Stem Cell Reports 1:139-151.

Yeh, L.-T., Maiw, S.-C., Lin, M.-H., Chou, F.-C., Shieh, S.-J., Chuang, Y.-P., Lin, S.-H., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2013) Different modulation of Ptpn22 on effector and regulatory T cells leads to attenuation of autoimmune diabetes in transgenic non-obese diabetic mice. Journal of Immunology 191:594-607.

Wang, K.-C., Tsai, C.-P., Lee, C.-L., Chen, S.-Y., Lin, G.-J., Yen, M.-H., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, S.-J. (2013) Alpha lipoic acid enhances endogenous peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ to ameliorate experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Clinical Science 125:329-340.

Lin, G.-J., Huang, S.-H., Chen, S.-J., Wang, C.-H., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2013) Modulation by Melatonin of the Pathogenesis of Inflammatory Autoimmune Diseases. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 14:11742-11766.

Hueng, D.-Y., Ma, H.-I., Sytwu, H.-K. (2013) Letter to the Editor: Chordoma. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine 18:533-534.

Chao, T.-T., Wang, C.-H., Chen, H.-C., Shih, C.-P., Sytwu, H.-K., Huang, K.-L., Chen, S.-Y. (2013) Adherent culture conditions enrich the side population obtained from the cochlear modiolus-derived stem/progenitor cells. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 77:779-784.

Lee, C.-H., Chang, W.-C., Yeh, C.-C., Jiang, P.-J., Sytwu, H.-K., Hueng, D.-Y. (2013) Letter to the Editor: Chordoma stem cells. Journal of Neurosurgery 118:913-914.

Chiu, S.-H., Wang, I.-D., Sytwu, H.-K., Hueng, D.-Y. (2013) Letter to the Editor: Atypical meningioma. Journal of Neurosurgery 118:912-913.

Cheng, C.-P., Sheu, M.-J., Sytwu, H.-K., Chang, D.-M. (2013) Decoy receptor 3 suppresses RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis via down-regulating NFATc1 and enhancing cell apoptosis. Rheumatology 52:609-622.

Huang, S.-H., Lin, G.-J., Chu, C.-H., Yu, J.-C., Chen, T.-W., Chen, Y.-W., Chien, M.-W., Chu, C.-C., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2013) Triptolide ameliorates autoimmune diabetes and prolongs islet graft survival in nonobese diabetic mice. Pancreas 42:442-451.

Huang, S.-H., Lin, G.-J., Chien, M.-W., Chu, C.-H., Yu, J.-C., Chen, T.-W., Hueng, D.-Y., Liu, Y.-L., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2013) Adverse Effect on Syngeneic Islet Transplantation by Transgenic Co-expression of Decoy Receptor 3 and Heme Oxygenase-1 in the Islet of NOD Mice. Transplantation Proceedings 45:580-584.

Chou, F.-C., Chen, H.-Y., Chen, S.-J., Fang, M.-C., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2013) Rodent Models for Investigating the Dysregulation of Immune Responses in Type 1 Diabetes. Journal of Diabetes Research 2013:138412.

Shih, C.-P., Chen, H.-C., Chen, H.-K., Chiang, M.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Lin, Y.-C., Li, S.-L., Shih, Y.-F., Liao, A.-H., Wang, C.-H. (2013) Ultrasound-aided microbubbles facilitate the delivery of drugs to the inner ear via the round window membrane. Journal of Controlled Release 167:167-174.

Huang, Y.-S., Li, I.-H., Chueh, S.-H., Hueng, D.-Y., Tai, M.-C., Liang, C.-M., Lien, S.-B., Sytwu, H.-K., Ma, K.-H. (2013) Mesenchymal stem cells from rat olfactory bulbs can differentiate into cells with cardiomyocyte characteristics. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 9:E191-201.

Lin, M.-H., Chou, F.-C., Yeh, L.-T., Fu, S.-H., Chiou, H.-Y., Lin, K.-I., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2013) B lymphocyte-induced maturation protein 1 (BLIMP-1) attenuates autoimmune diabetes in NOD mice by suppressing Th1 and Th17 cells. Diabetologia 56:136-146.

Ou, C.-C., Chen, Y.-W., Hus, S.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Loh, S.-H., Li, J.-W. Liu, J.- Y. (2013) Triptolide transcriptionally represses HER2 in ovarian cancer cells by targeting NF-kB. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012:350239.

Hueng, D.-Y., Sytwu, H.-K. (2012) Letter to the Editor: Syringomyelia. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine 18:202.

Dai, M.-S., Vassaux, G., Xu, M., You, R.-I., Hsieh, Y.-F., Ouisse, L.-H., Lo, K.-Y., Sytwu, H.-K., Chao, T.-Y. (2012) Early Treg suppression by a listeriolysin-O-expressing E. coli vaccine in heterologous prime-boost vaccination against cancer. Vaccine 30:6903-6911.

Hou, H.-S., Liao, C.-L., Sytwu, H.-K., Liao, N.-S., Huang, T.-Y., Hsieh, T.-Y., Chu, H.-C. (2012) Deficiency of Interleukin-15 Enhances Susceptibility to Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injury in Mice. PLoS One 2012;7(9):e44880.

Hueng, D.-Y., Tsao, C.-H., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, Y.-W. (2012) Letter to the editor: Brain Biopsy. Journal of Neurosurger. 117:384.

Hueng, D.-Y., Liang, C.-M., Sytwu, H.-K., Ma, S.-I. (2012) Letter to the editor: Tumor model. Journal of Neurosurgery 117:383.

Yo, Y.-T., Lin, Y.-W., Wang, Y.-C., Balch C, Huang, R.-L., Chan, M.-W., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, C.-K., Chang, C.-C., Nephew KP, Huang, T., Yu, M.-H., Lai, H.-C. (2012) Growth inhibition of ovarian tumor-initiating cells by niclosamide. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics 11:1703-1712.

Lai, C.-Y., Lin, S.-Y., Wu, C.-K., Yeh, L.-T., Sytwu, H.-K., Miaw, S.-C. (2012) Tyrosine Phosphorylation of c-Maf Enhances the Expression of IL-4 Gene. Journal of Immunology 189:1545-1550.

Chuang, Y.-P., Wang, C.-H., Wang, N.-C., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2012) Modulatory function of invariant natural killer T cells in systemic lupus erythematosus. Clinical and Developmental Immunology 2012:478429.

Chou, F.-C., Huang, S.-H., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2012) Genetically Engineered Islets and Alternative Sources of Insulin-producing Cells for Treating Autoimmune Diabetes: Quo Vadis? International Journal of Endocrinology 2012:296485.

Chen, S.-J., Wang, Y.-L., Fan, H.-C., Lo, W.-T., Wang, C.-C., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2012) Current Status of the Immunomodulation and Immunomediated Therapeutic Strategies for Multiple Sclerosis. Clinical and Developmental Immunology 2012:970789.

Chen, S.-J., Liu, Y.-L., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2012) Immunologic Regulation in Pregnancy: From Mechanism to Therapeutic Strategy for Immunomodulation. Clinical and Developmental Immunology 2012:258391.

Hueng, D.-Y., Sytwu, H.-K. (2012) Letter to the editor: Brain edema. Journal of Neurosurgery 116:688-689.

Yang, C.-T., Fu, B.-S., Wang, H.-Y., Sytwu, H.-K., Hueng, D.-Y. (2012) Letter to the editor: Glioma spheroids. Journal of Neurosurgery 116:691-693.

Wu, C.-C., Lu, K.-C., Lin, G.-J., Hsieh, H.-Y., Chu, P., Lin, S.-H., Sytwu. H.-K. (2012) Melatonin enhances endogenous heme oxygenase-1 and represses immune responses to ameliorate experimental murine membranous nephropathy. Journal of Pineal Research 52:460-469.

Wu, C.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Lin, Y.-F. (2012) Cytokines in Diabetic Nephropathy. Advances in Clinical Chemistry 56:55-74.

Wu, C.-C., Lu, K.-C., Lin, Y.-F., Chen, J.-S., Huang, C.-F., Chen, C.-C., Lin, S.-H., Chu, P., Sytwu, H.-K. (2012) Pathogenic Role of Effector Cells and Immunoglobulins in Cationic Bovine Serum Albumin-Induced Membranous Nephropathy. Journal of Clinical Immunology 32:138-149.

Wu, C.-C., Wu, T.-C., Liu, F.-L., Sytwu, H.-K., Chang, D.-M. (2012) TNF-α inhibitor reverse the effects of human umbilical cord-derived stem cells on experimental arthritis by increasing immunosuppression. Cellular Immunology 273:30-40.

Lin, S.-H., Yu, I.-S., Jiang, S.-T., Lin, S.-W., Chu, P., Chen, A., Sytwu, H.-K., Sohara E, Uchida S, Sasaki S, Yang, S.-S. (2011) Impaired phosphorylation of Na+-K+-2Cl- cotransporter by oxidative stress-responsive kinase-1 deficiency manifests hypotension and Bartter-like syndrome. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 108:17538-17543.

Ka, S.-M., Hsieh, T.-T., Lin, S.-H., Yang, S.-S., Wu, C.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, A. (2011) Decoy receptor 3 inhibits renal mononuclear leukocyte infiltration and apoptosis and prevents progression of IgA nephropathy in mice. American Journal of Physiology - Renal Physiology 301:1218-1230.

Cheng, C.-P., Sytwu, H.-K., Chang, D.-M. (2011) Decoy Receptor 3 Attenuates Collagen-induced Arthritis by Modulating T Cell Activation and B Cell Expansion. Journal of Rheumatology 38:2522-2535.

Wu, C.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Lu, K.-C., Lin, Y.-F. (2011) Role of T Cells in Type 2 Diabetic Nephropathy. Experimental Diabetes Research 2011:514738.

Chen, P.-M., Yen, M.-L., Liu, K.-J., Sytwu, H.-K., Yen, B.L. (2011) Immunomodulatory properties of human adult and fetal multipotent mesenchymal stem cells. Journal of Biomedical Science 18:49.

Wang, Y.-L., Chou, F.-C., Chen, S.-J., Lin, S.-H., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2011) Targeting pre-ligand assembly domain of TNFR1 ameliorates autoimmune diseases – an unrevealed role in downregulation of Th17 cells. Journal of Autoimmunity 37:160-170.

Liu, K.-J., Wang, C.-J., Chang, C.-J., Hu, H.-I., Hsu, P.-J., Wu, Y.-C., Bai, C.-H., Sytwu, H.-K., Yen, B.L. (2011) Surface expression of HLA-G is involved in mediating immunomodulatory effects of placenta-derived multipotent cells (PDMCs) towards natural killer lymphocytes. Cell Transplantation 20:1721-1730.

Hueng, D.-Y., Sytwu, H.-K., Huang, S.-M., Chang, C., Ma, H.-I. (2011) Isolation and characterization of tumor stem-like cells from human meningiomas. Journal of Neuro-oncology 104:45-53.

Hueng, D.-Y., Lin, G.-J., Huang, S.-H., Liu, L.-W., Ju, D.-T., Chen, Y.-W., Sytwu, H.-K., Chang, C., Huang, S.-M., Yeh, Y.-S., Lee, H.-M., Ma, H.-I. (2011) Inhibition of Nodal suppresses angiogenesis and growth of human gliomas. Journal of Neuro-oncology 104:21-31.

Lin, G.-J., Huang, S.-W., Chen, Y.-W., Hueng, D.-Y., Chia, W.-T., Chien, M.-W., Yen, B.L., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2011) Transgenic expression of murine chemokine decoy receptor D6 by islets reveals the role of inflammatory CC chemokines in the development of autoimmune diabetes in NOD mice. Diabetologia 54:1777-1787.

Hueng, D.-Y., Ma, H.-I., Sytwu, H.-K., Liu, M.-Y. (2011) Letters to the editor: Temozolomide and pituitary adenoma. Journal of Neurosurgery 114:1820-1821.

Chuang, Y.-P. Lin, Y.-C., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2011) α-Galactosylceramide ameliorates autoimmune diabetes in non-obese diabetic mice through a suppressive effect mediated by CD8+ T cells. Immunology Letters 138:54-62.

Lo, Y.-F., Nozu K, Iijima K, Morishita T, Huang, C.-C., Yang, S.-S., Sytwu, H.-K., Fang, Y.-W., Tseng, M.-H., Lin, S.-H. (2011) Recurrent Deep Intronic Mutations in the SLC12A3 Gene Responsible for Gitelman's Syndrome. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 6:630-639.

Ma, H.-I., Chiou, S.-H., Hueng, D.-Y., Tai, L.-K., Huang, P.-I., Kao, C.-L., Chen, Y.-W., Sytwu H.-K. (2011) Celecoxib and Radioresistant Glioblastoma-derived CD133+ cells: improvement in radiotherapeutic effects. Journal of Neurosurgery 114:651-662.

Wu, C.-C., Chen, J.-S., Huang, C.-F., Chen, C.-C., Lu, K.-C., Chu, P., Sytwu, H.-K., Lin, Y.-F. (2011) Approaching biomarkers of membranous nephropathy from murine model to human disease. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology 2011:581928.

Shyu, J.-F., Wang, H.-S., Shyr, Y.-M., Wang, S.-E., Chen, C.-H., Tan, J.-S., Lin, M.-F., Hsieh, P.-S., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, T.-H. (2010) Alleviation of hyperglycemia in diabetic rats by intraportal injection of insulin-producing cells generated from surgically resected human pancreatic tissue. The Journal of Endocrinology 208:233-244.

Chen, H.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Chang, J.-L., Wang, H.-W., Chen, H.-K., Kang, B.-H., Liu, D.-W., Chen, C.-H., Chao, T.-T., Wang, C.-H. (2010) Hypoxia enhances the stemness markers of cochlear stem/progenitor cells and expands sphere formation through activation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha. Hearing Research 275:43-52.

Yang, S.-S., Lo, Y.-F., Yu, I.-S., Lin, S.-W., Chang, T.-H., Hsu, Y.-J., Chao, T.-K., Sytwu, H.-K., Shinichi Uchida, Sei Sasaki, Lin, S.-H. (2010) Generation and analysis of the thiazide-sensitive Na+-Cl- cotransporter S707X knockin mice as a model of Gitelman’s syndrome. Human Mutation 31:1304-1315.

Yang, S.-S., Lo, Y.-F., Wu, C.-C., Lin, S.-W., Yeh, C.-J., Chu, P., Sytwu, H.-K., Shinichi Uchida, Sei Sasaki, Lin, S.-H. (2010) SPAK knockout mice manifest Gitelman’s syndrome and impaired vasoconstriction. Journal of the Amercian Society of Nephrology 21:1868-1877.

Chia, W.-T., Pan, R.-Y., Tseng, F.-J., Chen, Y.-W., Feng, C.-K., Lin, G.-J., Liu, H.-H., Lee, H.-S., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2010) Experimental osteoarthritis induced by surgical realignment of the patella in BALB/c mice. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery-BritishVolume 92-B(12):1710-1716.

Chen, S.-J. , Wang, Y.-L., Lo, W.-T., Wu, C.-C., Hsieh, C.-W. , Huang, C.-F., Lan, Y.-H., Wang, C.-C. , Chang, D.-M., Sytwu, H.-K. (2010) Erythropoietin enhances endogenous heme oxygenase-1 and represses immune responses to ameliorate experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Clinical and Experimental Immunology 162:210-223.

Chen, H.-C., Ma, H.-I., Sytwu, H.-K., Wang, H.-W., Chen, C.-C., Liu, S.-C., Chen, C.-H., Chen, H.-K., Wang, C.-H. (2010) Neural stem cells secrete factors that promote auditory cell proliferation via a leukemia inhibitory factor signaling pathway. Journal of Neuroscience Research 88:3308-3318.

Wang, Y.-L., Chou, F.-C., Sung, H.-H., Fan, P.-L., Hsueh, C.-W., Lin, W.-C., Chen, S.-J., Lin, W.-W., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2010) Decoy receptor 3 protects non-obese diabetic mice from autoimmune diabetes by regulating dendritic cell maturation and function. Molecular Immunology 47:2552-2562.

Huang, S.-H., Chu, C.-H., Yu, J.-C., Chuang, W.-C., Lin, G.-J., Chen, P.-L., Chou, F.-C., Chau, L.-Y., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2010) Transgenic expression of haem oxygenase-1 in pancreatic beta cells protects non-obese mice used as a model of diabetes from autoimmune destruction and prolongs graft survival following islet transplantation. Diabetologia 53:2389–2400.

Tseng, K.-Y., Chung, M.-H., Sytwu H.-K., Lee, H.-M., Chen, K.-Y., Chang, C., Lin, C.-K., Yen, C.-H., Chen, J.-H., Lin, G.-J., Ma, H.-I., Yeh, Y.-S., Ju, D.-T., Liu, M.-Y., Hueng, D.-Y. (2010) Osteopontin expression is a valuable marker for prediction of short-term recurrence in WHO grade I benign meningiomas. Journal of Neuro-oncology 100: 217-223.

Chen, Y.-W., Lin, G.-J., Chuang, Y.-P., Chia, W.-T., Hueng, D.-Y., Lin, C.-K., Nieh, S., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2010) Triptolide circumvents drug-resistant effect and enhances 5-fluorouracil antitumor effect on KB cells. Anti-Cancer Drugs 21:502-513.

Wu, C.-C., Chen, J.-S., Lu, K.-C., Chen, C.-C., Lin, S.-H., Chu, P., Sytwu, H.-K., Lin, Y.-F.(2010) Aberrant cytokines/chemokines production correlate with proteinuria in patients with overt diabetic nephropathy. Clinica Chimica Acta 411:700-704.

Chia, W.-T., Lin, C.-F., Yeh, L.-T., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2010) A noncontact footpad thickness assay to evaluate rheumatoid disease. Rheumatology International 30:547-550.

Liu, F.-L., Lin, L.-H., Sytwu, H.-K., Chang, D.-M. (2010) GDF-5 is suppressed by IL-1beta and enhances TGF-beta3-mediated chondrogenic differentiation in human rheumatoid fibroblast-like synoviocytes. Experimental and molecular pathology 88:163-170.

Chen, S.-J., Wang, Y.-L., Wu, S.-F., Wang, C.-C., Kao, J.-H., Tao, P.-L., Wu, C.-C., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2009) Decoy receptor 3 ameliorates experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis by directly counteracting local inflammation and downregulating Th17 cells. Molecular Immunology 47:567-574.

Lin, G.-J., Huang, S.-H., Chen, Y.-W., Hueng, D.-Y., Chien, M.-W., Chia, W.-T., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2009) Melatonin prolongs islet graft survival in diabetic NOD mice. Journal of Pineal Research 47:284-292.

Shieh, S.-J., Chou, F.-C., Yu, P.-N., Lin, W.-C., Chang, D.-M., Roffler, S., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2009) Transgenic expression of single-chain anti-CTLA-4 Fv on beta cells protects NOD mice from autoimmune diabetes. Journal of Immunology 183:2277-2285.

Chou, F.-C., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2009) Overexpression of thioredoxin in islets by lentiviral vector prolongs graft survival in autoimmune diabetic NOD mice. Journal of Biomedical Science 16:71.

Chou, F.-C., Shieh, S.-J., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2009) Attenuation of Th1 cell immune response through galectin-9-TIM-3 interactions inhibits autoimmune diabetes in NOD mice. European Journal of Immunology 39:2403-2411.

Chen, Y.-W., Lin, G.-J., Chia, W.-T., Lin, C.-K., Chuang, Y.-P., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2009) Triptolide exerts anti-tumor effect on oral cancer and KB cells in vitro and in vivo. Oral Oncology 45:562-568.

Chia, W.-T., Yeh, L.-T., Lee, H.-S. Chang, D.-M. , *Sytwu, H.-K. (2009) IL-1b in irrigation fluid and mRNA expression in synovial tissue of the knee joint as therapeutic markers of inflammation in collagen antibody-induced arthritis. Disease Markers 26:1-7.

Dai, N.-T., Yeh, M.-K., Chiang, C.-H., Chen, K.-C., Liu, T.-H., Feng, A.-C., Chao, L.-L., Shih, C.-M., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, S.-L., Chen, T.-M., Adams EF. (2009) Human single-donor composite skin substitutes based on collagen and polycaprolactone copolymer. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 386:21-25.

Chung, M.-T., Lai, H.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Yan, M.-D., Shih, Y.-L., Chang, C.-C., Yu, M.-H, Liu, H.-S., Chu, D.-W., Lin, Y.-W. (2009) SFRP1 and SFRP2 suppress the transformation and invasion abilities of cervical cancer cells through Wnt signal pathway. Gynecologic Oncology 112:646-653.

Chung, M.-T., Sytwu, H.-K., Yan, M.-D., Shih, Y.-L., Chang, C.-C., Yu, M.-H., Chu, T.-Y., Lai, H.-C., Lin, Y.-W. (2009) Promoter methylation of SFRPs gene family in cervical cancer. Gynecologic Oncology 112:301-306.

Hsu, Y.-J., Yang, S.-S., Chu, N.-F., Sytwu, H.-K., Cheng, C.-J., Lin, S.-H. (2009) Heterozygous mutations of the sodium chloride cotransporter in Chinese children: prevalence and association with blood pressure. Nephrol Dial Transplant 24:1170-1175.

Wang, C.-J., Chou, F.-C., Chu, C,-H., Wu, J.-C., Lin, S.-H., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2008) Protective role of programmed death 1 ligand 1 in nonobese diabetic mice: The paradox in transgenic models. Diabetes 57:1861-1869.

Chuang, Y.-P., Chu, C.-H., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2008) Genetic manipulation of islet cells in autoimmune diabetes: from bench to bedside. Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark 13:6155-6169.

Chia, W.-T., Chen, Y.-W., Cheng, L.-Y., Lee, H.-S., Chang, D.-M., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2008) MMP-9 mRNA as a therapeutic marker in acute and chronic stages of arthritis induced by type II collagen antibody. Journal of the Formosan Medical Association 107:245-252.

Ho, T.-C., Yang, Y.-C., Chen, S.-L., Kuo, P.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Cheng, H.-C., Tsao, Y.-P. (2008) Pigment epithelium-derived factor induces THP-1 macrophage apoptosis and necrosis by the induction of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma. Molecular Immunology 45:898-909.

Wu, C.-C., Lu, K.-C., Chen, J.-S., Hsieh, H.-Y., Lin, S.-H., Chu, P., Wang, J.-Y., *Sytwu, H.-K. *Lin, Y.-F. (2008) HO-1 induction ameliorates experimental murine membranous nephropathy: anti-oxidative, anti-apoptotic, and immunomodulatory effects. Nephrol Dial Transplant 23:3082-3090.

Wu, C.-C., Chen, J.-S., Lin, S.-H., Chen, A., *Sytwu, H.-K. *Lin, Y.-F. (2008) Experimental model of membranous nephropathy in mice: Sequence of histologic and biochemical events. Laboratory Animals 42:350-359.

Wu, C.-C., Chen, J.-S., Chen, S.-J., Lin, S.-H., Chen, A., Chang, L.-C., *Sytwu, H.-K. *Lin, Y.-F. (2007) Kinetics of adaptive immunity to cationic bovine serum albumin induced membranous nephropathy: Evidence from diverse expression of double T1/T2 transgenes and Th1/Th2-related cytokines. Kidney International 72:831-840.

Ka, S.-M., Sytwu, H.-K., Chang, D.-M., Hsieh, S.-L., Tsai, P.-Y., Chen, A. (2007) Decoy receptor 3 ameliorates an autoimmune crescentic glomerulonephritis model in mice. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 18:2473-2485.

Liu, F.-L., Chen, C.-H., Chu, S.-J., Chen, J.-H., Lai, J.-H., Sytwu, H.-K., Chang, D.-M. (2007) Interleukin (IL)-23 p19 expression induced by IL-1b in human fibroblast-like synoviocytes with rheumatoid arthritis via active nuclear factor-kB and AP-1 dependent pathway. Rheumatology 46:1266-1273.

Chen, Y.-C., Chen, S.-Y., Ho, P.-S., Lin, C.-H., Cheng, Y.-Y., Wang, J.-K., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2007) Apoptosis of T-leukemia and B-myeloma cancer cells induced by hyperbaric oxygen increased phosphorylation of p38 MAPK. Leukemia Research 31:805-815.

Chao, T.-K., Rifai, A., Ka, S.-M., Yang, S.-M., Shui, H.-A., Lin, Y.-F., Sytwu, H.-K., Lee, W.-H., Kung, J.T., Chen, A. (2006) The endogenous immune response modulates the course of IgA-immune complex mediated nephropathy. Kidney International 70:283-297.

Chen, S.-J., Liao, C.-L., Hsieh, S.-L., Chu, M.-L., Wang, C.-J., Hung, J.-T., *Sytwu, H.-K., *Wang, C.-C. (2006) Kinetic Th1/Th2 responses of transgenic mice with bacterial meningitis induced by Haemophilus influenzae. Clinical Science 111:253-263.

Chen, S.-J., Liao, C.-L., Hsieh, S.-L., Chu, M.-L., Fang, M.-C., *Sytwu, H.-K., *Wang, C.-C. (2006) Kinetics of adaptive immunity to Haemophilus influenzae type b meningitis in transgenic mice: Evidence from diverse expression of double T1/T2 transgenes and Th1/Th2-related cytokines. Immunology Letters 105:6-15.

Hung, J.-T., Liao, J.-H., Lin, Y.-C., Chang, H.-Y., Wu, S.-F., Chang, T.-H., Kung, J., Hsieh, S.-L., McDevitt, H., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2005) Immunopathogenic role of Th1 cells in autoimmune diabetes: Evidence from a T1 and T2 doubly transgenic non-obese diabetic (NOD) model. Journal of Autoimmunity 25:181-192.

Cheng, C.-P., Loh, Y.-X., Lin, C.-I., Lai, Y.-J., Chen, Y.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Gustafson-Wagner, E.A., and Lin, J.J.-C. (2005) Electrophysiological characteristics of ventricular myocytes of Xina-deficient mice. Advances in Heart Disease 25-29.

Dai, N.-T., Yeh, M.-K., Liu, D., Adams, E.F., Chiang C.-H, Yen, C.-Y., Shih, C.-M., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, T.-M., Wang, H.-J., Williamson, M.R., Coombes, A.G.A. (2005) A co-cultured skin model based on cell support membranes. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 329:905-908.

Chu, H.-C., Lin, Y.-L., Sytwu, H.-K., Lin, S.-H., Liao, C.-L., and Chao, Y.-C. (2005) Effects of minocycline on Fas-mediated fulminant hepatitis in mice. British Journal of Pharmacology 144:275-282.

Sung, H.-H., Juang, J.-H., Lin, Y.-C., Kuo, C.-H., Hung, J.-T., Chen, A., Chang, D.-M., Chang, S.-Y., Hsieh, S.-L., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2004) Transgenic expression of decoy receptor 3 protects islets from spontaneous and chemical-induced autoimmune destruction in non-obese diabetic mice. Journal of Experimental Medicine 199:1143-1151.

Wang, C.-J., *Sytwu, H.-K. (2004) Application of transgenic and gene knockout mice for the study on immunological diseases. Formosan Journal of Medicine 8:207-213.

Sung, H.-H., Shen, K.-L., and *Sytwu, H.-K. (2004) Immunomodulation by decoy receptor 3: lessons from tumors to therapeutic approaches. Journal of Medical Sciences 24:301-306.

Chang, S.-L., Chang , L.-T., Chiang, Y.-M., Hsieh, R.-H., Tzeng, C.-R., Wu, T.-K., Sytwu, H.-K., Shyur, L.-F., Yang, W.-C. (2004) Polyacetylenic compound and butanol fraction from Bidens pilosa can modulate the differentiation of helper T cells and prevent autoimmune diabetes in non-obese diabetic mice. Planta Medica 70:1045-1051.

Wu, S.-F., Liu, T.-M., Lin, Y.-C., *Sytwu, H.-K., Juan, H.-F., Chen, S.-T., Shen, K.-L., Hsi, S.-C., and Hsieh, S.-L. (2004) Immunomodulatory effect of decoy receptor 3 on the differentiation and function of bone marrow-derived dendritic cells in non-obese diabetic mice: from regulatory mechanism to clinical implication. Journal of Leukocyte Biology 75:293-306.

*Sytwu, H.-K., Lin, W.-D., Roffler, S. R., Hung, J.-T., Sung, H.-H., Wang, C.-H., Cheng, T.-L., Tsou, S.-C., Hsi, S.-C., Shen, K.-L. (2003) Anti-4-1BB-based immunotherapy for autoimmune diabetes: Lessons from a transgenic non-obese diabetic (NOD) model. Journal of Autoimmunity 21:247-254.

Chen, S.-Y., Chen, Y.-C., Wang, J.-K., Hsu, H.-P., Ho, P.-S., Chen, Y.-C., and *Sytwu, H.-K. (2003) Early hyperbaric oxygen therapy attenuates disease severity in lupus-prone autoimmune (NZBXNZW) F1 mice. Clinical Immunology 108:103-110.

Wu, S.-F., Liao, C.-L., Lin, Y.-L., Yeh, C.-T., Chen, L.-K., Huang, Y.-F., Chou, H.-Y., Huang, J.-L., Shaio, M.-F., and *Sytwu, H.-K. (2003) Evaluation of protective efficacy and immune mechanisms of using a nonstructural protein NS1 in DNA vaccine against dengue 2 virus in mice. Vaccine 21:3919-3929.

Lai, H.-J., Sytwu, H.-K., Sun, C.-A., Yu, M.-H., Yu, C.-P., Liu, H.-S., Chang, C.-C., and Chu, T.-Y. (2003) Single nucleotide polymorphism at Fas promoter is associated with cervical carcinogenesis. International Journal of Cancer 103, 221-225.

Tang, I.-K., Ji, D.-D., Chou, C.-F., Lin, H.-C., Liao, C.-L., Sytwu, H.-K. , Wang, J.-J. Liu, Y.-T. (2002). Characterization of a highly attenuated Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium mutant strain. J Microbiol Immunol Infect 35: 229-235.

Hsieh, S.-L., Chen, N.-J., Tarbell, K., Liao, N.-S, Lai, Y.-G., Lee, K.-M., Lee, K.-H., Wu, S.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Han, S.-H., McDevitt, H. (2000). Transgenic mice expressing surface markers for INF-g and IL-4 producing cells. Molecular Immunology 37:281-293.

Liu, D.-W., Tsao, Y.-P., Kung, J.T., Ding, Y.-A., Sytwu, H.-K., Xiao, X., and Chen, S.-L. (2000) Recombinant adeno-associated virus expressing human papillomavirus type 16 E7 peptide DNA fused with heat shock protein DNA as a potential vaccine for cervical cancer. Journal of Virology 74:2888-2894.

Liu, Y.-T., Chen, C.-G., Chao, D.-C., Lee, F., Liao, C.-L., Sytwu, H.-K. , Chou, C.-F., and Ji, D.-D. (1999) Sequence analysis of the Gluconobacter oxydans RecA protein and construction of a recA-deficient mutant. Can J of Microbiol 45: 347-351.

Chao, C.-C., Sytwu, H.-K., Chen, E. L., Toma, J., and McDevitt, H. O. (1999) The role of MHC class II molecules in susceptibility to type I diabetes: Identification of peptide epitopes and characterization of the T cell repertoire. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 96: 9299-9304.

Singer, S., Tisch, R., Yang, X.-D., Sytwu, H.-K., Liblau, R., and McDevitt, H. O. (1998) Prevention of diabetes in NOD mice by a mutated I-Ab transgene. Diabetes 47:1570-1577.

Michie, A. S., Sytwu, H.-K., McDevitt, H. O., and Yang, X.-D. (1998) The roles of a-4 integrins in the development of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Current topics in microbiology and immunology 231, 65-83.

Yang, X.-D., Sytwu, H.-K., McDevitt, H. O., and Michie, A. S. (1997) Involvement of b7 integrin and mucosal addressin cell adhesion molecule-1 (MAdCAM-1) in the development of diabetes in nonobese diabetic mice. Diabetes 46, 1542-1547.

Sytwu, H.-K., Liblau, R., and McDevitt, H. O. (1996) The roles of Fas/APO-1 (CD95) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) in antigen induced programmed cell death in T cell receptor transgenic mice. Immunity, Cell Press, 5, 17-30.

Sytwu, H.-K., Sheu, W.-J., Shih, J.-M., and Chen, S.-L. (1992) Detection and analysis of human papilloma virus type 1 infection of skin warts from a dermatology clinic in Taiwan by Southern hybridization. Chinese J Microbiol Immunol 24:200-214.

Lee, S.-H., Sytwu, H.-K., Liao, C.-L., Lee, J.-H., and Liu, Y.-T. (1989) The β-lactam antibiotic resistance of E. coli isolated from clinic. J. Med. Sci. 10:17-24.

 

Chapter Book

Yen, B.-L., Liu, K.-J., Yen, M.-L., Sytwu, H.-K. (2016) The modulatory effects of MSCs on the adaptive immune system. The Biology & Therapeutic Applications of Mesenchymal Cells, 490-495, editor Atkinson K, Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA (http://as.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118907515.html)

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Shyi-Jou, Chen, Hueng-Chuen, Fan, *Huey-Kang, Sytwu. (2012) Immunomodulation of Potent Antioxidant Agents: Preclinical Study to Clinical Application in Multiple Sclerosis. p139-162, Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis. Edited by Robert Weissert, INTECH BOOK (www.intechopen.com)

Chia-Chao Wu, Kuo-Cheng Lu, Jin-Shuen Chen, Yuh-Feng Lin and *Huey-Kang Sytwu. (2011) Immunopathogenic Mechanism and Therapeutic Intervention in an Experimental Murine Model of Membranous Nephropathy. p87-104, AN UPDATE ON GLOMERULOPATHIES – ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS. Edited by Sharma S. Prabhakar, INTECH BOOK (www.intechopen.com)

 

 

Patent

Yen, B.L., Liu, K.-J., Sytwu, H.-K. (2012) Method for Generating Immunomodulatory Cells, The Cells Prepared Therefrom, and Use Thereof, US 13/607,976 (NHRI TTO case # 1010005)

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