Publications by authors named "Chia-Chih Lin"

Background: Phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) is a strong neutrophil activator and has been used to induce acute lung injury (ALI). Niacinamide (NAC) is a compound of B complex. It exerts protective effects on the ALI caused by various challenges.

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Background: Fat embolism syndrome (FES) associated with acute lung injury (ALI) is a clinical condition following long bone fracture. We have reported 14 victims due to ALI with FES. Our laboratory has developed an animal model that produced fat emboli (FE).

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  • The study aimed to assess how exercise training affects various health markers and organs in rats exposed to endotoxin, which raises concerns about sepsis.
  • Twenty-four male rats were divided into two groups: one that underwent exercise training and another that remained sedentary, with endotoxemia induced through injection for observation.
  • Results showed that the exercised rats had better health outcomes, including lower blood pressure and heart rate, less inflammatory response, and reduced organ damage compared to the sedentary group.
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