Publications by authors named "Ying-Kai Hung"

A multi-object distance determination method can be achieved by 932 nm structured light with one camera as the data receiver. The structured light generated by a liquid crystal on silicon spatial light modulator (LCoS-SLM) facilitates dynamic image projection on targets. A series of moving light strip images were captured and collected for data analysis.

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Velvet antler is a precious traditional Chinese medicine used for thousands of years. This study investigated the anti-colitis effects of water extracts of Formosan sambar deer (SVAE) and red deer (RVAE) to identify the possible mechanisms and the bioactive compounds using a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model. The mechanism of action and the ameliorating effects of SVAE and RVAE on DSS-induced colitis were evaluated using a mouse model.

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The mucus integrity and abnormal inflammatory response are the crucial biomarker of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Velvet antler (VA) has been used as traditional Chinese medicines for many years. Anti-inflammatory property was demonstrated suppression of cyclooxygenase-2 and cytokines protein expression.

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