Identification of the Varieties and Analysis on Genetic Relationships of Wild and Cultivated Species of Vaccinium spp. in China Using RAPD Markers

Xiu Ying Xia,Na Xu,Da Ke Xu,Jun Yang,Yu Shi Luan 한국유전학회 2008 Genes & Genomics Vol.30 No.1

The genetic relationships among 17 clones of Vaccinium (Vaccinium spp.), including 2 Northeast Chinese wild species and 15 commercial cultivars were evaluated through a Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA(RAPD)analysis of young leaves. The Rapids generated a total of 115 markers with 15 random primers, of which 98.26% were found to be polymorphic. These RAPD markers could successfully separate individuals from the 17 samples and detect variations in the Vaccinium species. Genetic similarity and genetic distance were measured by Nei`s unbiased measurement. Using arithmetic averages (UPGMA) dendrogram, the unweighted pair-group method indicated that 17 samples were classified into three major groups: two groups of each wild species, and one group of 15 cultivars. The 15 cultivars could be clearly assigned into two subgroups of which the only lowbush sample (Blomidon) was clustered in one subgroup and the other 14 cultivars were clustered in one subgroup. The cluster results had some relativity with the pedigree of cultivars. These indicated that the polymorphic RAPD markers developed in this study should have general utility for identification of the varieties and examination of genetic relationships in blueberry.

Mesenchymal-to-epithelial transition of osteoblasts induced by Fam20c knockout

Geng Ya-Wei,Zhang Zhen,Jin Han,Da Jun-Long,Zhang Kai,Wang Jian-Qun,Guo Yu-Yao,Zhang Bin,Li Ying 한국유전학회 2022 Genes & Genomics Vol.44 No.2

Background: Fam20c is intimately related to tissue development and diseases. At present, it has been reported that Fam20c regulates the mineralization of osteoblasts, but there are few reports on other effects. Objective: To study the effect of Fam20c on osteoblasts by knocking out the Fam20c gene. Methods: Fam20c knockout osteoblasts were constructed by transfecting mouse osteoblasts with lentivirus. The proliferation, migration and mineralization of Fam20c knockout cells were detected by CCK-8, scratch test and alizarin red staining assays. The subcellular structure was observed by transmission electron microscopy. RT-PCR was used to detect the differential expression of mesenchymal-to-epithelial transition (MET)-related marker genes and core transcription factors. The differential expression of MET-related proteins was detected by immunofluorescence or Western blot. Transcriptome analysis of Fam20c knockout osteoblasts was performed, and real-time PCR was used to verify transcriptome analysis related to MET. Results: The proliferation ability of osteoblasts was not significantly changed after Fam20c deletion, but the migration ability and mineralization ability were significantly weakened. There were tight junctions between Fam20c knockout cells. The expression of mesenchymal cell marker genes and core transcription factors was significantly decreased, and the expression of epithelial cell marker genes was significantly increased. The expression of mesenchymal cell marker proteins was significantly decreased, and the expression of epithelial cell marker proteins was significantly increased. Multiple signalling molecules and pathways involved in MET have changed. Conclusions: Knockdown of Fam20c resulted in MET. Fam20c affects the transcription of key factors in osteoblast MET.

국내 팔로워십 연구동향 분석

박상욱(Sang wook, Park),강준영(Jun Ying, Jiang),전다영(Da young, Jeon),송영수(Young soo, Song) 한국기업교육학회 2018 기업교육과인재연구 Vol.20 No.3

본 연구는 2000년부터 2017년까지 KCI 등재지와 등재후보지에 게재된 팔로워십 연구 논문분석을 통해 학문적, 실제적 영역에서 시사점을 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 총 128편의 팔로워십 연구 논문에 대해 연구대상, 연구주제, 연구방법을 연도별 논문수와 비율을 비교하여 분석하였으며, 주요 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 연구대상 중 국내기업을 대상으로 진행된 연구가 약 50%로 가장 많았으며 팔로워십 역량 개발, 유형 연구 등 팔로워십 연구 분야를 확장시키고 흐름을 주도했던 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 연구주제 중 리더십에 대한 팔로워십 영향력에 대한 연구가 집중되었다. 즉, 팔로워십과 리더십을 독립적으로 인식하는 경우(Leadership Vs. Followership), 리더십과 상호 관계적으로 인식하는 경우(Leadership & Followership), 리더십 내에 포함된 개념으로 인식하는 경우(Followership in Leadership) 중에서 세 번째 경우의 연구가 압도적이었다. 이는 리더의 역할을 중요시하고 리더 중심적 연구가 주로 이루지고 있음을 알 수 있다. 셋째, 연구방법 분석에서는 양적연구방법을 활용한 연구가 큰 비중을 차지하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 연구 결과를 바탕으로 향후 국내 팔로워십 연구에 기여하고 HRD영역에서 다루어져야할 팔로워십 연구 방향에 대한 시사점을 제공하고자 한다. The purpose of this research is to provide academic and practical viewpoints on followership by analyzing registered publications on the Korea Citation Index (KCI) and other journals between 2000 and 2017. For this, a total of 128 research publications were reviewed on research subjects, research topics and research methods. The publications were classified by the number of and ratio of papers published per year. The main findings are given below. First, the most commonly studied research subjects (about 50%) were domestic companies. Such studies on Korean companies were found to be leading the trends, as well as playing a role in expanding the research field of followership (including study into follower competence and types of followership). Second, research topics focused mostly on the influence of followership on leadership. This was seen in three forms: followership independent of leadership (leadership vs. followership), followership related to leadership (leadership and followership), and followership as a concept included in leadership (followership in leadership). An overwhelming number of studies has been done in the last form, implying that the role of a leader is considered crucial, and that leader-centered research is what is mainly conducted. Third, with regard to the research method, quantitative research method was most favored. Based on such results, we wish to contribute to the expansion and growth of research on followership, as well as present practical and theoretical implications for the direction of followership studies in the field of human resources development.

Model Predictive Current Control for Dual Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Based on Active Disturbance Rejection

Zhao Li-Ping,Ge Bao-Jun,Gao Han-Ying,Tao Da-Jun 대한전기학회 2023 Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology Vol.18 No.5

In order to improve the dynamic performance of dual three-phase permanent magnet synchronous motor (DTP-PMSM) and the problems of large current ripples, an improved model predictive current control (MPCC) method of DTP-PMSM combined with linear active disturbance rejection control (ADRC) is proposed. An improved MPCC strategy for the purpose of reducing voltage vector control error is proposed, based on the largest and second largest voltage vector control sets. The cost function of restraining harmonic plane current is established, and the three-step model predictive current control is carried out. Aiming at the problems of steady-state error and low prediction accuracy caused by motor parameters and external disturbance, the linear ADRC is adopted. The second-order linear extended state observer is introduced to improve the difficult problem of multi parameter tuning of nonlinear extended state observer. Through simulation and experiment of the proposed method for DTP-PMSM, the results verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the method.

High-j Proton h11/2 and g7/2 Intruder Bands in 113In

Ma Ke Yan,Lu Jing Bin,Ma Ying Jun,Li Jian,Yang Dong,Sun Wu Ji,Wang Hao,Pan Hao Nan,Wang Jia Qi,Yang Qing Yu,Zhang Da Ming,Zhu Li Hua,Wu Xiao Guang,Zheng Yun,Li Cong Bo 한국물리학회 2020 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.76 No.12

Excited states of 113In have been populated through the heavy-ion fusion evaporation reaction 110Pd(7Li, 4n)113In. A new band with the configuration of a proton d5/2 orbital is identified. Two ΔI = 2 intruder bands, built on the πh11/2 and the πg7/2 orbitals, have been extended to spins (63/2-)ħ and (55/2+)ħ, respectively. The negative-parity πh11/2 intruder band shows a smooth increase in aligned spin, which is attributed to a strong proton-neutron interaction. The properties of the positive-parity πg7/2 band are discussed based on tilted axis cranking model calculations, and the features of the antimagnetic rotation for this band are shown after backbend. Furthermore, the contributions of the two-shears-like mechanism, the neutron (gd)ν shell and the core rotation are investigated for the positive-parity πg7/2 band.

Meta-analysis of the Relation Between the VDR Gene TaqIpolymorphism and Genetic Susceptibility to Prostate Cancer in Asian Populations

Guo, Ya-Jie,Shi, Ze-Ming,Liu, Jun-Da,Lei, Ning,Chen, Qiu-Hong,Tang, Ying Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.9

Background: Polymorphisms of the Taq I gene have been associated with prostate cancer risk. Methods:We applied a fixed-effects model to combine odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). The Egger's test was carried out to evaluate potential publication bias. Results: A total of 10 case-control studies enrolling 1,141 prostate cancer patients and 1,685 controls were included in this meta-analysis. Compared with the T allele, the OR for the C allele was 0.81 (0.70-0.94). The ORs for CT and CC+CT genotypes were 0.86 (0.74-1.01) and 0.84 (0.73-0.97) compared to wide type genotype (homozygote TT). Conclusions: The present meta-analysis suggests that the TF gene Taq I polymorphism may reduce the prostate cancer risk in Asian populations.

Pokemon Inhibits Transforming Growth Factor β-Smad4-Related Cell Proliferation Arrest in Breast Cancer through Specificity Protein 1

Ling Chen,Jing Zhong,Jiang-Hua Liu,Duan-Fang Liao,Ying-Ying Shen,Xiao-Lin Zhong,Xiao Xiao,Wen-Jun Ding,Xiu-Da Peng,Wei Xiong,Xu-Yu Zu 한국유방암학회 2019 Journal of breast cancer Vol.22 No.1

Purpose: Pokemon, also known as ZBTB7A, belongs to the POZ and Krüppel (POK) family of transcription repressors and is implicated in tumor progression as a key proto-oncogene. This present study aimed at determining the mechanism by which Pokemon inhibits transforming growth factor β (TGFβ)-Smad4 pathway-dependent proliferation arrest of breast cancer cells via specificity protein 1 (SP1). Methods: Over-expressing plasmid or small interfering RNA (siRNA) transfection was used to regulate Pokemon levels. The EdU incorporation assay, MTS assay, and clone formation were used to identify the inhibitory effect of Pokemon siRNA on cell proliferation. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assay confirmed that Pokemon deletion inhibited the expression of proliferation-associated genes. The dual-luciferase reporter assay, electrophoretic mobility shift assay, and co-immunoprecipitation assay were used to analyze binding between Pokemon, Smad4, and SP1. Results: Pokemon deletion induced proliferation arrest of breast cancer cells and inhibited the expression of proliferation-associated genes, especially Smad4. Pokemon bound with SP1 to interdict Smad4 promoter activity. Information on clinical samples was obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas data, in which the Pokemon mRNA levels showed a negative correlation with Smad4 levels in different subtypes of breast cancer in two independent datasets. Conclusion: We demonstrated that Pokemon binds to SP1 to down-regulate Smad4 expression, thereby promoting proliferation of breast cancer cells. This suggests that Pokemon is a potential TGFβ-signaling participant in breast cancer progression.

Comparison of Liver Transplantation and Liver Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients with Portal Vein Tumor Thrombus Type I and Type II

Jia-Yu Lv,Ning-Ning Zhang,Ya-Wei Du,Ying Wu,Tian-Qiang Song,Ya-Min Zhang,Yan Qu,Yu-Xin Liu,Jie Gu,Ze-Yu Wang,Yi-Bo Qiu,Bing Yang,Da-Zhi Tian,Qing-Jun Guo,Li Zhang,Ji-San Sun,Yan Xie,Zheng-Lu Wang,Xin 연세대학교의과대학 2021 Yonsei medical journal Vol.62 No.1

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of liver transplantation (LT) and liver resection (LR) for hepatocellularcarcinoma (HCC) patients with portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT) and to investigate risk factors affecting prognosis. Materials and Methods: A total of 94 HCC patients with PVTT type I (segmental PVTT) and PVTT type II (lobar PVTT) were involvedand divided into LR (n=47) and LT groups (n=47). Recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) were comparedbefore and after inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW). Prognostic factors for RFS and OS were explored. Results: Two treatment groups were well-balanced using IPTW. In the entire cohort, LT provided a better prognosis than LR. Among patients with PVTT type I, RFS was better with LT (p=0.039); OS was not different significantly between LT and LR(p=0.093). In subgroup analysis of PVTT type I patients with α-fetoprotein (AFP) levels >200 ng/mL, LT elicited significantly longermedian RFS (18.0 months vs. 2.1 months, p=0.022) and relatively longer median OS time (23.6 months vs. 9.8 months, p=0.065). Among patients with PVTT type II, no significant differences in RFS and OS were found between LT and LR (p=0.115 and 0.335,respectively). Multivariate analyses showed treatment allocation (LR), tumor size (>5 cm), AFP and aspartate aminotransferase(AST) levels to be risk factors of RFS and treatment allocation (LR), AFP and AST as risk factors for OS. Conclusion: LT appeared to afford a better prognosis for HCC with PVTT type I than LR, especially in patients with AFP levels>200 ng/mL.

The microRNA expression profiles of mouse mesenchymal stem cell during chondrogenic differentiation

( Bo Yang ),( Hong Feng Guo ),( Yu Lan Zhang ),( Shi Wu Dong ),( Da Jun Ying ) 생화학분자생물학회(구 한국생화학분자생물학회) 2011 BMB Reports Vol.44 No.1

MicroRNAs are potential key regulators in mesenchymal stem cells chondrogenic differentiation. However, there were few reports about the accurate effects of miRNAs on chondrogenic differentiation. To investigate the mechanisms of miRNAs-mediated regulation during the process, we performed miRNAs microarray in MSCs at four different stages of TGF-β3-induced chondrogenic differentiation. We observed that eight miRNAs were significantly up-regulated and five miRNAs were down- regulated. Interestingly, we found two miRNAs clusters, miR-143/145 and miR-132/212, kept on down-regulation in the process. Using bioinformatics approaches, we analyzed the target genes of these differentially expressed miRNAs and found a series of them correlated with the process of chondrogenesis. Furthermore, the qPCR results showed that the up-regulated (or down-regulated) expression of miRNAs were inversely associated with the expression of predicted target genes. Our results first revealed the expression profiles of miRNAs in chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs and provided a new insight on complicated regulation mechanisms of chondrogenesis. [BMB reports 2011; 44(1): 28-33]

20(S)-Protopanaxadiol Induces Human Breast Cancer MCF-7 Apoptosis through a Caspase-Mediated Pathway

Zhang, Hong,Xu, Hua-Li,Fu, Wen-Wen,Xin, Ying,Li, Mao-Wei,Wang, Shuai-Jun,Yu, Xiao-Feng,Sui, Da-Yun Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.18

20(S)-Protopanaxadiol (PPD), a ginsenoside isolated from Pananx quinquefolium L., has been shown to inhibit growth and proliferation in several cancer cell lines. The aim of this study was to evaluate its anticancer activity in human breast cancer cells. MCF-7 cells were incubated with different concentrations of 20(S)-PPD and cytotoxicity was evaluated by MTT assay. Occurrence of apoptosis was detected by DAPI and Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining. Mitochondrial membrane potential was measured with Rhodamine 123. The Bcl-2 and Bax expression were determined by Western blot analysis. Caspase activity was measured by colorimetric assay. 20(S)-PPD dose-dependently inhibited cell proliferation in MCF-7 cells, with an $IC_{50}$ value of $33.3{\mu}M$ at 24h. MCF-7 cells treated with 20(S)-PPD presented typical apoptosis, as observed by morphological analysis in cell stained with DAPI. The percentages of annexin V-FITC positive cells were 8.92%, 17.8%, 24.5% and 30.5% in MCF-7 cells treated with 0, 15, 30 and $60{\mu}M$ of 20(S)-PPD, respectively. Moreover, 20(S)-PPD could induce mitochondrial membrane potential loss, up-regulate Bax expression and down-regulate Bcl-2 expression. These events paralleled activation of caspase-9, -3 and PARP cleavage. Apoptosis induced by 20(S)-PPD was blocked by z-VAD-fmk, a pan-caspase inhibitor, suggesting induction of caspase-mediated apoptotic cell death. In conclusion, the 20(S)-PPD investigated is able to inhibit cell proliferation and to induce cancer cell death by a caspase-mediated apoptosis pathway.