Effects and mechanism of sinapic acid (SA) on lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in high fat diet (HFD) hamsters

Wenjing Cao,Gao Luo,Keying Wang,Chanhua Liang,Wen He,Zhen Zeng,Qi Qi Pang,Jia-Le Song 한국식품영양과학회 2021 한국식품영양과학회 학술대회발표집 Vol.2021 No.10

To observe the effect of SA on lipid metabolism induced by HFD in Syrian hamsters. Changes in body weight(BW) were observed. The serum and hepatic levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, HDL-C and NEFA were determined by ELISA kits. The levels of PPAR-γ, CPT-1, CYP7A1, FAS, ACC1, SREBP2, HMGCR were detected by Western Blotting. Compared with control (CON) group, the weight of hamsters in the HFD group increased, while the weight and gain of hamsters in SA group decreased significantly (P<0.05). The weight of fat was significantly decreased after intervention with SA (P<0.05). The levels of TC, TG, LDL-C and NEFA in serum and liver were increased by HFD (P<0.05); while the serum levels of TC, TG, NEFA and LDL-C in SA group were decreased and HDL-C level was increased. Western-blot results showed that the HFD group’s levels of PPAR-γ, CPT-1 and CYP7A1 were decreased, and the levels of FAS, ACC1, SREBP1, SREBP2 and HMGCR increased; and SA can ameliorates changes in protein levels caused by HFD.Our results suggested that SA reduced fat accumulation, improve lipid metabolism disorder in hamsters induced by HFD.

Preparation of Polydopamine-Modified 3D Interconnected Macroporous Silica for Laccase Immobilization

Dali Cao,Wenjing Cheng,Kai Tao,Yunxiao Liang 한국고분자학회 2018 Macromolecular Research Vol.26 No.7

Millimeter-sized polydopamine (PDA) modified three-dimensional interconnected macroporous silica (PDA/3DIMS) with high porosity, large pore volume and pore diameter was prepared and used as the support to immobilize commercial laccase (Lac) from Denilite II S. The skeleton of 3DIMS is constructed by silica nanofilm, so the PDA/3DIMS is constructed by PDA/SiO2/PDA sandwich nano-film. The immobilization conditions, incubation time, pH and enzyme concentration were optimized, and the properties of the immobilized laccase were investigated. The enzyme activity of Lac-PDA/3DIMS (295.9 U/g) was higher than that of Lac-3DIMS (222.2 U/g). The stability and reusability of the two immobilized laccases were both improved comparing with the free laccase. Lac-PDA/3DIMS exhibited higher retained activity (73.6%) than Lac-3DIMS (31.8%) after reused for ten times. Lac-PDA/3DIMS retained more than 84.0% initial activity after storage for a month, however, the free laccase and Lac-3DIMS were 7.1% and 48.6%, separately. These advantages revealed that PDA thin layer plays an important role to improve the enzymatic activity of immobilized laccase, and the PDA/3DIMS material is a very promising support for enzyme immobilization.

Preparation and Evaluation of Pectin-based Colon-specific Pulsatile Capsule In Vitro and In Vivo

Jing Liu,Liang-ke Zhang,Yuntao Jia,Wenjing Hu,Jing-qing Zhang,Huiming Jiang 대한약학회 2012 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.35 No.11

The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a colon-specific, pulsatile drug delivery system, which consists of an impermeable capsule body filled with a 5-aminosalicylic acid rapid-disintegrating tablet and a pectin-based erodible plug placed in the opening of the capsule body. To obtain an appropriate gel-forming ability and suitable lag time for the colon-specific drug delivery, high-methoxy pectin (HM-pectin) was formulated with lactose and lowmethoxy pectin (LM-pectin) with HPMC to prepare the plug tablet. In order to evaluate the lag time, prior to the rapid drug release, both the formulation of the plug tablet and in vitro release medium were studied. The lag time prior to the rapid drug release was mainly determined by the HM-pectin/lactose or LM-pectin/HPMC ratio. The addition of pectinase or rat cecal content into the release medium shortened the lag time significantly, which predicted the probable enzyme sensitivity of pectin plug tablet. In vivo studies showed that the plasma concentration of drug can only be detected 6 h after oral administration of the pulsatile capsule, which indirectly proved the colon-specific characteristics. These results show that the pulsatile capsule may have the therapeutic action for colon-specific drug delivery.

Kraft Lignin Biodegradation by Dysgonomonas sp. WJDL-Y1, a New Anaerobic Bacterial Strain Isolated from Sludge of a Pulp and Paper Mill

( Jing Duan ),( Jidong Liang ),( Yiping Wang ),( Wenjing Du ),( Dongqi Wang ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2016 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.26 No.10

Wastewater containing kraft lignin (KL) discharged from pulp and paper industries could cause serious environmental contamination. Appropriate effluent treatment is required to reduce the pollution. Investigations on anaerobic bacteria capable of degrading KL are beneficial to both lignin removal and biofuel regeneration from the effluent. In this paper, an anaerobic strain capable of degrading KL was isolated from the sludge of a pulp and paper mill and identified as Dysgonomonas sp. WJDL-Y1 by 16S rRNA analysis. Optimum conditions for KL degradation by strain WJDL-Y1 were obtained at initial pH of 6.8, C:N ratio of 6 and temperature of 33°C, based on statistical analyses by response surface methodology. For a 1.2 g/l KL solution, a COD removal rate of 20.7% concomitant with biomass increase of 17.6% was achieved after 4 days of incubation under the optimum conditions. After the treatment by strain WJDL-Y1, KL was modified and degraded.

Off-axis Two-mirror System with Wide Field of View Based on Diffractive Mirror

Qingyu Meng,Jihong Dong,DONG WANG,Wenjing Liang 한국광학회 2015 Current Optics and Photonics Vol.19 No.6

An unobstructed off-axis two-mirror system is presented in this paper. First a suitable initial configurationis established based on third-order aberration theory. In order to achieve a wide field of view (FOV) withhigh image quality , the diffractive mirror is adopted in the two-mirror system to increase the optimizationfreedom and the aberration relationship between diffractive phase coefficients and Zernike coefficients isderived. Furthermore, a complete comparison design example with a focal length of 1200 mm, F-numberof 12, and FOV of 40° × 2° is given to verify the aberration correction ability of the diffractive mirror. The system average wavefront error is 0.007 λ (λ=0.6328 μm) developed from 0.061 λ when the systemdidn’t adopt the diffractive mirror. In this system the phase modulation function of the diffractive mirroris established as an even function of x, so we could obtain a symmetrical imaging quality about thetangential plane, and the symmetric aberration performance also brings considerable convenience toalignment and testing for the system

The TL1A-DR3 Axis in Asthma: Membrane-Bound and Secreted TL1A Co-Determined the Development of Airway Remodeling

Zhang Jintao,Zhang Dong,Pan Yun,Liu Xiaofei,Xu Jiawei,Qiao Xinrui,Cui Wenjing,Dong Liang 대한천식알레르기학회 2022 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.14 No.2

Purpose: Tumor necrosis factor-like ligand 1A (TL1A), especially its secreted form, has been shown to contribute to eosinophilic inflammation and mucus production, cardinal features of asthma, through its receptor, death receptor 3 (DR3). However, the role of the TL1A-DR3 axis in asthma, especially in terms of airway remodeling, has not yet been fully understood. Methods: The present study investigated the expression and secretion of TL1A in the lung and human bronchial epithelial cells. DR3 small interfering RNA (siRNA), TL1A siRNA, and truncated plasmids were used respectively to identify the function of the TL1A-DR3 axis in vitro. To further validate the roles of the TL1A-DR3 axis in asthma, we collected airway biopsies and sputa from asthmatic patients and constructed a mouse model following rTL1A administration, DR3 knockdown, and TL1A knockout, the asthma-related inflammatory response and the pathological changes in airways were analyzed using various experimental methods. Associated signaling pathways downstream of TL1A knockout in the mouse model were analyzed using RNA sequencing. Results: TL1A, especially its non-secreted form (nsTL1A) was involved in the remodeling process in asthmatics’ airways. Knockdown of TL1A or its receptor DR3 decreased the expression of fibrosis-associated protein in BEAS-2B cells. Reversely, overexpression of nsTL1A in airway epithelial cells facilitated the transforming growth factor-β-induced remodeling progress. In the asthma mouse model, activating the TL1A-DR3 axis contributes to airway inflammation, remodeling, and tissue destruction. Reciprocally, DR3 knockdown or TL1A knockout partly reverses airway remodeling in the asthma model induced by ovalbumin. Conclusions: Our results confirm differential TL1A expression (including its secreted and non-secreted form) in asthma, which modulates remodeling. The shared mechanism of action by which nsTL1A and secreted TL1A exert their effects on asthma development might be mediated via the nuclear factor-κB pathway. The TL1A-DR3 axis presents a promising therapeutic target in asthma.

Suppression of SPARC Ameliorates Ovalbumin-induced Airway Remodeling via TGFβ1/Smad2 in Chronic Asthma

Pan Yun,Zhang Dong,Zhang Jintao,Liu Xiaofei,Xu Jiawei,Zeng Rong,Cui Wenjing,Liu Tian,Wang Junfei,Dong Liang 대한천식알레르기학회 2024 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.16 No.1

Purpose: Airway remodeling is a critical feature of asthma. Secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC), which plays a cardinal role in regulating cell-matrix interactions, has been implicated in various fibrotic diseases. However, the effect of SPARC in asthma remains unknown. Methods: We studied the expression of SPARC in human bronchial epithelial cells and serum of asthmatics as well as in the lung tissues of chronic asthma mice. The role of SPARC was examined by using a Lentivirus-mediated SPARC knockdown method in the ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthma mice. The biological processes regulated by SPARC were identified using RNA sequencing. The function of SPARC in the remodeling process induced by transforming growth factor β1 (TGFβ1) was conducted by using SPARC small interfering RNA (siRNA) or recombinant human SPARC protein in 16HBE cells. Results: We observed that SPARC was up-regulated in human bronchial epithelia of asthmatics and the asthmatic mice. The levels of serum SPARC in asthmatics were also elevated and negatively correlated with the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) to forced vital capacity ratio (FVC) (r = −0.485, P < 0.01) and FEV1 (%predicted) (r = −0.425, P = 0.001). In the chronic asthmatic mice, Lentivirus-mediated SPARC knockdown significantly decreased airway remodeling and airway hyper-responsiveness. According to gene set enrichment analysis, negatively enriched pathways found in the OVA + short hairpin-SPARC group included ECM organization and collagen formation. In the lung function studies, knockdown of SPARC by siRNA reduced the expression of remodeling-associated biomarkers, cell migration, and contraction by blocking the TGFβ1/Smad2 pathway. Addition of human recombinant SPARC protein promoted the TGFβ1-induced remodeling process, cell migration, and contraction in 16HBE cells via the TGFβ1/Smad2 pathway. Conclusions: Our studies provided evidence for the involvement of SPARC in the airway remodeling of asthma via the TGFβ1/Smad2 pathway.