Preparation of Adsorbent for Metal Ion by Amination of Acrylonitrile Grafted PP Nonwoven Fiber

( Zu Jian Hua ),전준표,노영창 한국공업화학회 2007 한국공업화학회 연구논문 초록집 Vol.2007 No.-

Preparation of Chelating Fibers by Amination of Itaconic Acid and Acrylonitrile Grafted Polypropylene Nonwoven Fiber

( Zu Jian Hua ),조인희,노영창 한국공업화학회 2007 한국공업화학회 연구논문 초록집 Vol.2007 No.-

Pre-irradiation Grafting of Itaconic Acid / Acrylonitrile Monomer Mixture onto Polypropylene Fibers

( Zu Jian Hua ),조인희,노영창 한국공업화학회 2007 한국공업화학회 연구논문 초록집 Vol.2007 No.-

New Model of In-situ Xenograft Lymphangiogenesis by a Human Colonic Adenocarcinoma Cell Line in Nude Mice

Sun, Jian-Jun,Jing, Wei,Ni, Yan-Yan,Yuan, Xiao-Jian,Zhou, Hai-Hua,Fan, Yue-Zu Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.6

Objective: To explore a new model of in-situ xenograft lymphangiogenesis of human colonic adenocarcinomas in nude mice. Method: On the basis of establishing subcutaneous xenograft lymphangiogenesis model of human colonic adenocarcinoms, in-situ xenografts were established through the in situ growth of the HT-29 human colonic adenocarcinoma cell line in nude mice. The numbers of lymphangiogenic microvessels, the expression of lymphatic endothelial cell markers lymphatic vessel endothelial hyaloronic acid receptor-1 (LYVE-1), D2-40 and the lymphatic endothelial growth factors vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C), -D (VEGF-D) and receptor-3 (VEGFR-3) were compared by immunohistochemical staining, Western bolt and quantitative RT-PCR in xenograft in-situ models. Results: Some microlymphatics with thin walls, large and irregular or collapsed cavities and increased LMVD, with strong positive of LYVE-1, D2-40 in immunohistochemistry, were observed, identical with the morphological characteristics of lymphatic vessels and capillaries. Expression of LYVE-1 and D2-40 proteins and mRNAs were significantly higher in xenograpfts in-situ than in the negative control group(both P<0.01). Moreover, the expression of VEGF-C, VEGF-D and VEGFR-3 proteins and mRNAs were significantly higher in xenografts in-situ (both P<0.01), in conformity with the signal regulation of the VEGF-C,-D/VEGFR-3 axis of tumor lymphangiogenesis. Conclusions: In-situ xenografts of a human colonic adenocarcinoma cell line demonstrate tumor lymphangiogenesis. This novel in-situ animal model should be useful for further studying mechanisms of lymph node metastasis, drug intervention and anti-metastasis therapy in colorectal cancer.

Cyclic test for beam-to-column abnormal joints in steel moment-resisting frames

Zu Q. Liu,Jian Y. Xue,Xiu N. Peng,Liang Gao 국제구조공학회 2015 Steel and Composite Structures, An International J Vol.18 No.5

Six specimens are tested to investigate the cyclic behavior of beam-to-column abnormal joints in steel moment-resisting frames, which are designed according to the principle of strong-member and weak-panel zone. Key parameters include the axial compression ratio of column and the section depth ratio of beams. Experimental results indicate that four types of failure patterns occurred during the loading process. The P-hysteretic loops are stable and plentiful, but have different changing tendency at the positive and negative direction in the later of loading process due to mechanical behaviors of specimens. The ultimate strength tends to increase with the decrease of the section depth ratio of beams, but it is not apparent relationship to the axial compression ratio of column, which is less than 0.5. The top panel zone has good deformation capacity and the shear rotation can reach to 0.04 rad. The top panel zone and the bottom panel zone don't work as a whole. Based on the experimental results, the equation for shear strength of the abnormal joint panel zone is established by considering the restriction of the bottom panel zone to the top panel zone, which is suitable for the abnormal joint of H-shaped or box column and beams with different depths.

Electron-beam-radiation-induced grafting of acrylonitrile onto polypropylene fibers: Influence of the synthesis conditions

Jeun, Joon-Pyo,Hua, Zu Jian,Kang, Phil-Hyun,Nho, Young-Chang Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 2010 Journal of applied polymer science Vol.115 No.1

<P>Electron-beam-radiation-induced grafting of acrylonitrile onto polypropylene fibers was investigated with a pre-irradiation method. Grafting conditions such as the solvents, additives, monomer concentration, radiation dose, and temperature were varied, and the effects on the degree of grafting were studied. The nature of the reaction medium and additives had a considerable influence on the degree of grafting. The dilution of acrylonitrile with N,N-dimethylformamide significantly enhanced the degree of grafting in comparison with other solvents. The addition of sulfuric acid to the reaction mixture led to an increase in the degree of grafting and an acceleration of the rate of grafting. The order of dependence of the rate of grafting on the pre-irradiation dose and monomer concentration was found to be 1.31 and 1.21, respectively, in the presence of sulfuric acid. The activation energy for grafting was calculated to be 21.9 kJ/mol. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010</P>

Induction of MicroRNA-9 Mediates Cytotoxicity of Curcumin Against SKOV3 Ovarian Cancer Cells

Zhao, Song-Feng,Zhang, Xiao,Zhang, Xiao-Jian,Shi, Xiu-Qin,Yu, Zu-Jiang,Kan, Quan-Cheng Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.8

Background: Curcumin, a phenolic compound extracted from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, has shown cytotoxic effects against a variety of cancers. The aim of this study was to identify potential microRNA (miRNA) mediators of the anticancer effects of curcumin in ovarian cancer cells. Materials and Methods: SKOV3 ovarian cancer cells were treated with curcumin ($10-60{\mu}M$) and miR-9 expression, cell proliferation, and apoptosis were assessed. The effects of miR-9 depletion on curcumin-mediated growth suppression were also examined. Phosphorylation of Akt and forkhead box protein O1 (FOXO1) was measured in cells with miR-9 overexpression or curcumin treatment. Results: Curcumin caused a significant and dose-dependent increase of miR-9 expression in SKOV3 cells, while significantly impeding cell proliferation and stimulating apoptosis. Depletion of miR-9 significantly (p<0.05) attenuated the growth-suppressive effects of curcumin on SKOV3 cells, coupled with reduced percentages of apoptotic cells. In contrast, overexpression of miR-9 significantly enhanced the cleavage of caspase-3 and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase and promoted apoptotic death in SKOV3 cells. Western blot analysis showed that both miR-9 overexpression and curcumin similarly caused a significant (p<0.05) decline in the phosphorylation of Akt and FOXO1, compared to untreated cells. Conclusions: The present study provided evidence that curcumin exerts its cytotoxic effects against SKOV3 ovarian cancer cells largely through upregulation of miR-9 and subsequent modulation of Akt/FOXO1 axis. Further studies are needed to identify direct targets of miR-9 that mediate the anticancer effects of curcumin in ovarian cancer cells.

Relationship between Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Level and Efficacy of Inhaled Corticosteroid in Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome Patients with Different Disease Severity

Jia-Xi Feng,Yun Lin,Jian Lin,Su-Su He,Mei-Fang Chen,Xiao-Mai Wu,You-Zu Xu 대한의학회 2017 Journal of Korean medical science Vol.32 No.3

This study explored the relationship between the fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) level and the efficacy of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) in asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap syndrome (ACOS) patients with different disease severity. A total of 127 ACOS patients with ACOS (case group) and 131 healthy people (control group) were enrolled in this study. Based on the severity of COPD, the ACOS patients were divided into: mild ACOS; moderate ACOS; severe ACOS; and extremely severe ACOS groups. We compared FeNO levels, pulmonary function parameters including percentage of forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) to predicted value (FEV1%pred), ratio of FEV1 to forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC), inspiratory capacity to total lung capacity (IC/TLC) and residual volume to total lung capacity (RV/TLC), arterial blood gas parameters, including PH, arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) and arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2), total serum immunoglobulin E (IgE), induced sputum eosinophil (EOS), plasma surfactant protein A (SP-A), plasma soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products (sRAGE), sputum myeloperoxidase (MPO), sputum neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) and Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores, and COPD Assessment Test (CAT) scores. Compared with pre-treatment parameters, the FeNO levels, RV/TLC, PaCO2, total serum IgE, induced sputum EOS, plasma SP-A, sputum MPO, sputum NGAL, and CAT scores were significantly decreased after 6 months of ICS treatment, while FEV1%pred, FEV1/FVC, IC/TLC, PH, PaO2, plasma sRAGE, and ACT scores were significantly increased in ACOS patients with different disease severity after 6 months of ICS treatment. This finding suggests that the FeNO level may accurately predict the efficacy of ICS in the treatment of ACOS patients.

Depression and the Risk of Breast Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies

Sun, Hui-Lian,Dong, Xiao-Xin,Cong, Ying-Jie,Gan, Yong,Deng, Jian,Cao, Shi-Yi,Lu, Zu-Xun Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2015 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.16 No.8

Background: Whether depression causes increased risk of the development of breast cancer has long been debated. We conducted an updated meta-analysis of cohort studies to assess the association between depression and risk of breast cancer. Materials and Methods: Relevant literature was searched from Medline, Embase, Web of Science (up to April 2014) as well as manual searches of reference lists of selected publications. Cohort studies on the association between depression and breast cancer were included. Data abstraction and quality assessment were conducted independently by two authors. Random-effect model was used to compute the pooled risk estimate. Visual inspection of a funnel plot, Begg rank correlation test and Egger linear regression test were used to evaluate the publication bias. Results: We identified eleven cohort studies (182,241 participants, 2,353 cases) with a follow-up duration ranging from 5 to 38 years. The pooled adjusted RR was 1.13(95% CI: 0.94 to 1.36; $I^2=67.2%$, p=0.001). The association between the risk of breast cancer and depression was consistent across subgroups. Visual inspection of funnel plot and Begg's and Egger's tests indicated no evidence of publication bias. Regarding limitations, a one-time assessment of depression with no measure of duration weakens the test of hypothesis. In addition, 8 different scales were used for the measurement of depression, potentially adding to the multiple conceptual problems concerned with the definition of depression. Conclusions: Available epidemiological evidence is insufficient to support a positive association between depression and breast cancer.

Comparative Study on the Supramolecular Nanocarriers Derived from the Assembly of Gemini and Conventional Surfactants onto Hyperbranched Polyethylenimine

Zhan-Long Yu,Fa Cheng,Shao-Jing Zhao,Jian-Wei Zhang,Zu-Cheng Cai,Yu Chen 한국고분자학회 2011 Macromolecular Research Vol.19 No.2

Conventional surfactant dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DBSA) and its corresponding Gemini surfactant acid (GSA) were simply mixed with a solution of hyperbranched polyethylenimine (HPEI) in chloroform. This resulted in the novel supramolecular complexes, HPEI-DBSA and HPEI-GSA, through a neutralization reaction between the amino groups of HPEI and the sulfonic-acid groups of DBSA and GSA. The formed supramolecular complexes and their precursors were characterized by FTIR, 1H NMR, and dynamic light scattering. HPEI-DBSA and HPEI-GSA exhibited inverted-micelle properties that could accommodate the water-soluble guest molecules in an apolar solvent. With the anionic dye methyl orange (MO) as the model guest, both HPEI-DBSA and HPEI-GSA showed superior guest-encapsulation performance than the supramolecular nanocarrier derived from the assembly of aliphatic acid onto HPEI. For example, HPEI-DBSA and HPEI-GSA nanocarriers could encapsulate more MO molecules, and a much smaller amount of the surfactant molecules was required to achieve the maximum MO encapsulation. These results highlight the importance of strong-acid groups of the surfactants in raising the guest-encapsulation efficiency of this type of supramolecular nanocarrier. HPEI-DBSA and HPEI-GSA had different guestencapsulation mechanisms. This indicates that HPEI-GSA can encapsulate basic guests more than HPEI-DBSA,such as MO and fluorescein sodium (FS), but fewer relatively acidic guests, such as Alizarin Yellow R sodium salt and bromophenol blue.