Fulvifomes nonggangensis and F. tubogeneratus (Hymenochaetales, Basidiomycota): Two New Species from Southern China Based on Morphological and Molecular Evidences

( Hai-Fu Zheng ),( Fu-chang Huang ),( Bin Liu ),( Yuan-Yuan Shao ),( Pei-sheng Qin ) 한국균학회 2021 Mycobiology Vol.49 No.3

Two new species of Fulvifomes are described from specimens collected in rainforests of Nonggang Nature Reserve of southern China, based on morphological characteristics and molecular phylogenetic analysis of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and nuclear large subunit ribosomal DNA (nLSU) sequences. Fulvifomes nonggangensis sp. nov. is characterized by perennial, sessile and solitary basidiocarps, applanate pileus, small cystidioles of 9.9-15.4×2.9-3.5 lm, large pores of 5-6 per mm, a dimitic hyphal system, and broadly ellipsoid basidiospores of 4.3-5.3×3.3-4.2 lm. F. tubogeneratus sp. nov. is characterized by perennial, sessile, and imbricate basidiocarps, a duplex context, small pores of 7-8 per mm, a dimitic hyphal system, and ovoid to subglobose basidiospores of 5.72×5.00 lm.

Molecular Beam Epitaxy of Highly Crystalline Monolayer Molybdenum Disulfide on Hexagonal Boron Nitride

Fu, Deyi,Zhao, Xiaoxu,Zhang, Yu-Yang,Li, Linjun,Xu, Hai,Jang, A-Rang,Yoon, Seong In,Song, Peng,Poh, Sock Mui,Ren, Tianhua,Ding, Zijing,Fu, Wei,Shin, Tae Joo,Shin, Hyeon Suk,Pantelides, Sokrates T.,Zho American Chemical Society 2017 JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY - Vol.139 No.27

<P>Atomically thin molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), a direct-band-gap semiconductor, is promising for applications in electronics and optoelectronics, but the scalable synthesis of highly crystalline film remains challenging. Here we report the successful epitaxial growth of a continuous, uniform, highly crystalline monolayer MoS2 film on hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) by molecular beam epitaxy. Atomic force microscopy and electron microscopy studies reveal that MoS2 grown on h-BN primarily consists of two types of nucleation grains (0 aligned and 60 degrees antialigned domains). By adopting a high growth temperature and ultralow precursor flux, the formation of 60 degrees antialigned grains is largely suppressed. The resulting perfectly aligned grains merge seamlessly into a highly crystalline film. Large-scale monolayer MoS2 film can be grown on a 2 in. h-BN/sapphire wafer, for which surface morphology and Raman mapping confirm good spatial uniformity. Our study represents a significant step in the scalable synthesis of highly crystalline MoS2 films on atomically flat surfaces and paves the way to large-scale applications.</P>

Updated Assessment of the Association of the XRCC1 Arg399Gln Polymorphism with Lung Cancer Risk in the Chinese Population

Yang, Hai-Yan,Yang, Si-Yu,Shao, Fu-Ye,Wang, Hai-Yu,Wang, Ya-Dong Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2015 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.16 No.2

Background: Published studies have reported relationships between X-ray repair cross-complementing group 1 (XRCC1) Arg399Gln polymorphism and lung cancer risk in Chinese population. However, the epidemiological results remained controversial. The objective of this study was to clarify the association of XRCC1 Arg399Gln polymorphism with lung cancer risk in the Chinese population. Materials and Methods: Systematic searches were performed through the database of Medline/Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase, CNKI and WanFang Medical Online. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence interval (95%CI) were calculated to estimate the strength of the association. Results: Overall, we observed an increased lung cancer risk among subjects carrying XRCC1 codon 399 Gln/Gln genotype (OR=1.36, 95%CI: 1.09-1.71) in the Chinese population on the basis of 19 studies with 5,416 cases and 5,782 controls. We did not observe any association between XRCC1 codon 399 Arg/Gln and Arg/Gln+Gln/Gln polymorphisms and lung cancer risk (OR=1.00, 95%CI: 0.92-1.08 and OR=1.05, 95%CI: 0.97-1.13, respectively). Limiting the analysis to studies with controls in agreement with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE), we observed an increased lung cancer risk among subjects carrying XRCC1 codon 399 Gln/Gln genotype (OR=1.18, 95%CI: 1.01-1.38). When stratified by source of control, we observed an increased lung cancer risk among subjects carrying XRCC1 codon 399 Arg/Gln+Gln/Gln genotype on the basis of hospitalized patient-based controls (OR=1.21, 95%CI: 1.04-1.42) and among subjects carrying XRCC1 codon 399 Gln/Gln genotype on the basis of healthy subject-based controls (OR=1.22, 95%CI: 1.04-1.43). Conclusions: Our findings indicated that certain XRCC1 Arg399Gln variants might affect the susceptibility of lung cancer in Chinese population. Larger sample size studies are required to confirm our findings.

Electric and magnetic field-responsive suspension rheology of core/shell-shaped iron oxide/polyindole microspheres

Cheng Hai Hong,장효선,오석준,Fu Li-hai,최형진 한국유변학회 2023 Korea-Australia rheology journal Vol.35 No.2

In this study, conductive polyindole (PIn) was coated onto initially fabricated magnetic iron oxide ( Fe3O4) particles via chemical oxidative polymerization, and the synthesized core–shell structured hybrid smart particles were used as smart electrorheological/magnetorheological (EMR) materials. The synthesized Fe3O4/ PIn particles were characterized using scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. In addition, the chemical composition of the synthesized particles was confirmed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Their magnetic properties were further analyzed using VSM. Consequently, the Fe3O4/ PIn particle-based suspension, which was both magnetic and conductive, was found to exhibit interesting dual stimuli under both external electric and magnetic fields. Various rheological measurements, including shear simple steady shear and dynamic tests, were employed to evaluate the behavior of typical EMR suspensions. Furthermore, the dielectric properties of the particles were analyzed using an LCR meter. Based on the dielectric spectrum data, the relaxation time (λ) was estimated to be 1.5 × 10– 8 s at the maximum frequency (λ = 1/2πfmax). Measurements conducted using a Turbiscan indicated enhanced sedimentation stability of the particles owing to a decrease in the particle density from 4.34 to 2.93 g/cm3.

Cloning, Characterization, and Production of a Novel Lysozyme by Different Expression Hosts

( Hai Feng Zhang ),( Gang Fu ),( Da Wei Zhang ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2014 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.24 No.10

Lysozyme is a protein found in egg white, tears, saliva, and other secretions. As a marketable natural alternative to preservatives, lysozyme can act as a natural antibiotic. In this study, we have isolated Bacillus licheniformis TIB320 from soil, which contains a lysozyme gene with various features. We have cloned and expressed the lysozyme in E. coli. The antimicrobial activity of the lysozyme showed that it had a broad antimicrobial spectrum against several standard strains. The lysozyme could maintain efficient activities in a pH range between 3 and 9 and from 20oC to 60oC, respectively. The lysozyme was resistant to pepsin and trypsin to some extent at 40oC. Production of the lysozyme was optimized by using various expression strategies in B. subtilis WB800. The lysozyme from B. licheniformis TIB320 will be promising as a food or feed additive.

A STUDY AND DESIGN OF KNOWLEDGE BASE MACHINE KBM91

Hai, Zhang Xue,Tuian, Cheng,Shun, Guo Fu,Hong, Liao Ming,Li, Xu Chuan,Ui, Liu Wang 대한전자공학회 1992 HICEC:Harbin International Conference on Electroni Vol.1 No.1

Parallel match is an important concept for the parallel processing of the production system(PS). Considing the PS as a kernel of deduction knowledge, this paper presents a prototype of knowledge-based machine-KBM91 composed of the host-slave machine. The aim is to solve the match bottleneck problem of the PS. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the designing thought, the working process and the architecture of KBM91, and proposes a new kind of knowledge-based language(KBL) which has been realized at present.

An integrated bioinformatics analysis of mouse testis protein profiles with new understanding

( Fu Jun Liu ),( Hai Yan Wang ),( Jian Yuan Li ) 생화학분자생물학회(구 한국생화학분자생물학회) 2011 BMB Reports Vol.44 No.5

The testis is major male gonad responsible for spermatogenesis and steroidogenesis. Much knowledge is still remained to be learned about the control of these events. In this study, we performed a comprehensive bioinformatics analysis on 1,196 mouse testis proteins screened from public protein database. Integrated function and pathway analysis were performed through Database for Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery (DAVID) and ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA), and significant features were clustered. Protein membrane organization and gene density on chromosomes were analyzed and discussed. The enriched bioinformatics analysis could provide clues and basis to the development of diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets for infertility and male contraception. [BMB reports 2011; 44(5): 347-351]

GRP78 Secreted by Colon Cancer Cells Facilitates Cell Proliferation via PI3K/Akt Signaling

Fu, Rong,Yang, Peng,Wu, Hai-Li,Li, Zong-Wei,Li, Zhuo-Yu Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.17

Glucose regulated protein 78 (GRP78) is usually recognized as a chaperone in the endoplasmic reticulum. However, increasing evidence indicates that GRP78 can be translocated to the cell surface, acting as a signaling receptor for a variety of ligands. Since little is known about the secretion of GRP78 and its role in the progression of colon cancer we here focused on GRP78 from colon cancer cells, and purified GRP78 protein mimicking the secreted GRP78 was able to utilize cell surface GRP78 as its receptor, activating downstream PI3K/Akt and Wnt/${\beta}$-catenin signaling and promote colon cancer cell proliferation. Our study revealed a new mode of action of autocrine GRP78 in cancer progression: secreted GRP78 binds to cell surface GRP78 as its receptor and activates intracellular proliferation signaling.

First Principles Study of Structural and Electronic Properties of Pentagonal and Hexagonal Noble Metal Nanowires

Zhijian Fu,Li-Jun Jia,JIHONG XIA,Hai-Bo Ruan,Ke Tang,Yong Pu,Zhao-Yi Zeng,Dian-Yong Tang,Bo Kong,Qi-Feng Chen 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2016 NANO Vol.11 No.6

The equilibrium structure and electronic properties of four ultrathin free-standing pentagonal and hexagonal noble metal nanowires, that is, copper nanowires (CuNWs), silver nanowires (AgNWs), gold nanowires (AuNWs) and platinum nanowires (PtNWs), have been studied comprehensively by adopting a first-principles simulation based on the density-functional theory. The staggered topologies are more stable than the eclipsed ones by analyzing the bonding energy. The staggered ones with a linear atom chain in the center of the pentagonal or hexagons topologies are the preferred structures for CuNWs and AgNWs, but the staggered ones without a linear atom chain in the center of the pentagon or hexagon are the preferred structures for AuNWs and PtNWs due to the increasing core–core repulsions. The calculated electronic band structures and density of states present that all the noble metal nanowires are metallic. The projected densities of states (PDOS) of dominant d-states and the charge density show that the narrower d-state moved to the Fermi energy and metallic bonding character for all the noble metal nanowires.

ST6Gal-I Predicts Postoperative Clinical Outcome for Patients with Localized Clear-cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

Liu, Hai-Ou,Wu, Qian,Liu, Wei-Si,Liu, Yi-Dong,Fu, Qiang,Zhang, Wei-Juan,Xu, Le,Xu, Jie-Jie Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.23

Hyperactivated ${\alpha}2$-6-sialylation on N-glycans due to overexpression of the Golgi enzyme ${\beta}$-galactoside: ${\alpha}2$-6-sialyltransferase (ST6Gal-I) often correlates with cancer progression, metastasis, and poor prognosis. This study was aimed to determine the association between ST6Gal-I expression and the risk of recurrence and survival of patients with localized clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) following surgery. We retrospectively enrolled 391 patients (265 in training cohort and 126 in validation cohort) with localized ccRCC underwent nephrectomy at a single center. Tissue microarrays were constructed for immunostaining of ST6Gal-I. Prognostic value and clinical outcomes were evaluated. High ST6Gal-I expression was associated with Fuhrman grade (p<0.001 and p=0.016, respectively) and the University of California Los-Angeles Integrated Staging System (UISS) score (p=0.004 and p=0.017, respectively) in both cohorts. Patients with high ST6Gal-I expression had significantly worse overall survival (OS) (p<0.001 and p<0.001, respectively) and recurrence free survival (RFS) (p<0.001 and p=0.002, respectively) than those with low expression in both cohorts. On multivariate analysis, ST6Gal-I expression remained associated with OS and RFS even after adjusting for the UISS score. Stratified analysis suggested that the association is more pronounced among patients with low and intermediate-risk disease defined by the UISS score. High ST6Gal-I expression is a potential independent adverse predictor of survival and recurrence in ccRCC patients, and the prognostic value is most prominent in those with low and intermediate-risk disease defined by the UISS score.