A Two-Dimensional Terrace-Like N-heterocyclic-Pb(II) Coordination Compound: Structure and Photoluminescence Property

Kui-Rong Ma,Yu-Lan Zhu,Yu Zhang,Rong-Qing Li,Li Cao 대한화학회 2011 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.32 No.3

The first example of lead compound from Pb(NO_3)_2 and H3L N-heterocyclic ligand (H_3L = (HO_2C)_2(C_3N_2)(C_3H_7)CH_2(C_6H_4)(C_6H_3)CO_2H), [Pb_4(L')_4]·5H_2O 1 (L' = OOC(C_3H_7)(C_3N_2)CH_2(C_6H_4)(C_6H_3)COO), has been obtained under hydrothermal condition by decarboxylation, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TGDTA,and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 possesses a rare two-dimensional upper-lower offset terrace-like layer structure. In 1, crystallographic distinct Pb(II) ion adopts five-coordination geometry, and two lattice water molecules occupy the voids between 2-D layers. Results of solid state fluorescence measurement indicate that the emission band 458 nm may be assigned to π*-n and π*-π electronic transitions within the aromatic systems of the ligand L', however, the emission bands centred at 555 nm, 600 nm and 719 nm may be derived from phosphorescent emission (λexcitation = 390 nm).

A Two-Dimensional Terrace-Like N-heterocyclic-Pb(II) Coordination Compound: Structure and Photoluminescence Property

Ma, Kui-Rong,Zhu, Yu-Lan,Zhang, Yu,Li, Rong-Qing,Cao, Li Korean Chemical Society 2011 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.32 No.3

The first example of lead compound from $Pb(NO_3)_2$ and $H_3L$ N-heterocyclic ligand $(H_3L\;=\;(HO_2C)_2(C_3N_2)(C_3H_7)CH_2(C_6H_4)(C_6H_3)CO_2H)$, $[Pb_4(L')_4]{\cdot}5H_2O$ 1 (L' = OOC$(C_3H_7)(C_3N_2)CH_2(C_6H_4)(C_6H_3)COO)$, has been obtained under hydrothermal condition by decarboxylation, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TGDTA, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 possesses a rare two-dimensional upper-lower offset terrace-like layer structure. In 1, crystallographic distinct Pb(II) ion adopts five-coordination geometry, and two lattice water molecules occupy the voids between 2-D layers. Results of solid state fluorescence measurement indicate that the emission band 458 nm may be assigned to $\pi^*-n$ and $\pi^*-\pi$ electronic transitions within the aromatic systems of the ligand L', however, the emission bands centred at 555 nm, 600 nm and 719 nm may be derived from phosphorescent emission ($\lambda_{excitation}$ = 390 nm).

Remarkably improved interfacial adhesion of UHMWPE fibers reinforced composite by constructing a three-dimensional stacked nanoparticles structure at interphase

Kui Wang,Lu Shen,Rong Lu,Zhao Yang,Zongbao Qin 한국공업화학회 2022 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.110 No.-

Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers have an ultralow interfacial property becauseof their extraordinarily smooth and nonpolar surfaces, and this property is a persistent problem inUHMWPE fiber-reinforced composites. In this investigation, a novel one-step and mild strategy forenhancing the interfacial property of UHMWPE fiber-reinforced composites was reported. In this strategy,a biomimetic layer with abundant stacked and three-dimensional nanoparticles formed on fiberssurface through the synergistic effect of polydopamine and 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane. Owing tothe unique three-dimensional structure and sufficient polar groups on the fibers surface, surface roughnessand surface energy significantly increased, and wettability improved. Consequently, the interfacialshear strength (IFSS) of the fibers exhibited a 407.8% increase (8.36 MPa) relative to that of untreatedUHMWPE (2.05 MPa) because of these synergistic effects. Further analysis indicated that the failuremechanism of the fibers with the highest IFSS was the transformation from adhesive failure to cohesivefailure and substrate failure. The mild preparation process maintained the high crystallinity and orientationof the modified UHMWPE fibers, which exhibited a high tensile force of up to 81 cN.

Comparison of stomach microRNA transcriptomes of Tibetan and Yorkshire pigs by deep sequencing

Wen‑kui Sun,Yanyue Li,Chi Cheng,Yi‑hui Chen,Kai Zeng,Xiaohui Chen,Yiren Gu,Rui Liu,Xuebin Lv,Rong Gao 한국유전학회 2018 Genes & Genomics Vol.40 No.9

MiRNAs regulate the expression of target genes in diverse cellular processes and hence play important roles in different physiological processes, yet little is known about the stomach microRNAome (miRNAome) of the Tibetan pig. The objective of this experiment was to investigate differentially expressed stomach miRNAs participating in digestion. Firstly, we isolated total RNA by Trizol reagent from three Tibetan and three Yorkshire purebred pigs stomach samples at 90-day-old. Secondly, a comprehensive analysis of Tibetan and Yorkshire pig stomach miRNAomes was performed by small RNA sequencing in the Illumina HiSeq 2000 system. Finally, SYBR Green Real-time RT-PCR was performed to validate the differentially expressed miRNAs. We identified 318 unique miRNAs, 260 were co-expressed in both libraries, 17 and 31 miRNAs were specifically expressed in Tibetan and Yorkshire pigs respectively. Fifty six differentially expressed miRNAs were identified by the identifying differentially expressed genes 6 (IDEG6). Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes analysis revealed that some of the differentially expressed miRNAs were associated with protein and fat digestion. Two differentially expressed miRNAs (miR-214-3p and ssc-un39) participating in the digestion of lipid were identified. Additionally, qRT-PCR results suggested that a higher expression of miR-214-3p in the Tibetan pig stomach could lead to relatively lower expression of calcium-dependent phospholipase A2, which is an enzyme important for the digestion of glycerol phospholipid. This study has delineated the different stomach miRNAs expression patterns of Tibetan and Yorkshire pigs, which would help explain the regulatory mechanisms of miRNAs in digestion of Tibetan pigs, and contribute to utilize a the unique digestion merits of Tibetan pig in future porcine hybridization breeding.

NEAT1 promotes keratinocyte migration and proliferation during wound healing by regulating miR-26a-5p/LGR4 axis

Zhang Lan,Tian Rong,Wang Kui 대한독성 유전단백체 학회 2023 Molecular & cellular toxicology Vol.19 No.3

Background Wound re-epithelialization is considered as an extremely important link in the complete reconstruction of the epidermal barrier. The present study is aimed to determine the association between transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) and re-epithelialization. Objective It was aimed to explore the possible molecular mechanism of TGF-β mediated re-epithelialization. Results NEAT1 was upregulated in TGF-β1-treated HaCaT cells and promoted cell proliferation. NEAT1 overexpression enhanced the wound healing and upregulated MMP-2 and MMP-9 in TGF-β1-treated HaCaT cells. Mechanically, TGF-β1 down-regulated miR-26a-5p through targeting NEAT1 in HaCaT cells. Furthermore, NEAT1/miR-26a-5p axis regulated the expression of LGR4 in HaCaT cells. Finally, the results showed that NEAT1/miR-26a-5p/LGR4 axis was involved in TGF-β1-mediated re-epithelialization. Conclusion NEAT1/miR-26a-5p/LGR4 network is an important participant in TGF-β1-mediated keratinocyte proliferation and migration, which provides a novel perspective for understanding the cellular behavior and related molecular events in re-epithelialization.

Differences in the Levels of Gastric Cancer Risk Factors Between Nanjing and Minqing Counties, China

Xiang-Quan Xie,Kui-Cheng Zheng,Bing-Shan Wu,Tie-Hui Chen,Shan-Rong Lai,Zai-Sheng Lin,Kazuo Aoki 대한예방의학회 2014 Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Vol.47 No.5

Objectives: In Fujian Province, China, gastric cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality among all malignant tumors. Nanjing county and Minqing county are located in inland Fujian and have similar general demographics. However, the adjusted mortality rate of gastric cancer in Minqing was found to be much higher than that in Nanjing. We sought to explore factors associated with this increasedrisk of gastric cancer between the two counties. Methods: We recruited 231 and 224 residents from Nanjing and Minqing, respectively, and analyzed differences between their dietary habits, Helicobacter pylori infection rates, and concentrations of serum pepsinogen I, pepsinogen II, gastrin-17, and ratio of pepsinogenI:II. Results: Subjects in Minqing had more first-degree relatives who had been diagnosed with upper gastrointestinal tumor, more unhealthydietary habits, a higher Helicobacter pylori positive rate, and greater proportion of abnormal serum gastrin-17 than those in Nanjing did. Conclusions: The factors that differed between these two counties might indicate that residents in Minqing have a higher risk for developinggastric cancer than those in Nanjing do.

Differences in the Levels of Gastric Cancer Risk Factors Between Nanjing and Minqing Counties, China

Xie, Xiang-Quan,Zheng, Kui-Cheng,Wu, Bing-Shan,Chen, Tie-Hui,Lai, Shan-Rong,Lin, Zai-Sheng,Aoki, Kazuo The Korean Society for Preventive Medicine 2014 Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Vol.47 No.5

Objectives: In Fujian Province, China, gastric cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality among all malignant tumors. Nanjing county and Minqing county are located in inland Fujian and have similar general demographics. However, the adjusted mortality rate of gastric cancer in Minqing was found to be much higher than that in Nanjing. We sought to explore factors associated with this increased risk of gastric cancer between the two counties. Methods: We recruited 231 and 224 residents from Nanjing and Minqing, respectively, and analyzed differences between their dietary habits, Helicobacter pylori infection rates, and concentrations of serum pepsinogen I, pepsinogen II, gastrin-17, and ratio of pepsinogen I:II. Results: Subjects in Minqing had more first-degree relatives who had been diagnosed with upper gastrointestinal tumor, more unhealthy dietary habits, a higher Helicobacter pylori positive rate, and greater proportion of abnormal serum gastrin-17 than those in Nanjing did. Conclusions: The factors that differed between these two counties might indicate that residents in Minqing have a higher risk for developing gastric cancer than those in Nanjing do.

Lenalidomide in Treating Patients with Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Xing, Dong-Liang,Song, Dong-Kui,Zhang, Li-Rong Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2015 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.16 No.9

Background: This analysis was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lenalidomide based regimen in treating patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer. Materials and Methods: Clinical studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of lenalidomide based regimens on response and safety for patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer were identified using a predefined search strategy. A pooled response rate (rate of PSA level decline of ${\geq}50%$) to treatment was calculated. Results: In lenalidomide based regimen, 3 clinical studies which including 98 patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer were considered eligible for inclusion. These lenalidomide based regimens included cisplatin, doxorubicin, or GM-CSF. Pooled analysis suggested that, in all patients, the pooled PSA level decline of ${\geq}50%$ was 13.3% (13/98) in lenalidomide based regimens. Fatigue, nausea and vomitting were the main side effects. No grade III or IV renal or liver toxicity were observed. No treatment related death occurred in patients with lenalidomide based regimens. Conclusions: This evidence based analysis suggests that lenalidomide based regimens are associated with mild response rate and acceptable toxicities for treating patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Preparation and Gene Delivery of Alkaline Amino Acids-Based Cationic Liposomes

Li, Li,Nie, Yu,Zhu, Rong,Shi, Sanjun,Luo, Kui,He, Bin,Yang, Yang,Yang, Junxiao,Gu, Zhongwei 대한약학회 2008 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.31 No.7

Cationic lipids 1, 2, and 3, based on hydrophobic cholesterol linked to L-lysine, L-histidine or Larginine, respectively, were designed and tested as gene delivery vectors. Physicochemical and biological properties of all liposomes and lipoplexes were evaluated, including lipid-DNA interactions, size, morphology, zeta potential, acid-base buffering capability, protection of DNA from DNase I digestion, and cytotoxity. The efficiency of luciferase gene transfection of lipoplexes 1-3 was compared with that of commercial dioleoyl-trimethylammonium propane (DOTAP) and polyethyleneimine (PEI) in 293T cells and HepG2 cells with or without poly(ethylene glycol) PEG stabilizer. The complexation and protection of DNA of liposome 3 was the strongest among the three liposomes. The efficiency of gene transfection of liposomes 1-3 was two-to threefold higher than that of PEI and/or DOTAP in 293T cells. Liposomes 1 and 3 in PEG as stabilizer showed sixfold higher transfection efficiency than that of PEI and/or DOTAP, whereas liposome 2 showed very low transfection efficiency. In HepG2 cells, the transfection efficiency of all the cationic liposomes was much lower than that of DOTAP. In conclusion, lipids 1-3 were efficient and non-toxic gene vectors; the headgroup of cationic lipids and the stabilizer of liposome formulation had an important influence on gene transfection.

Syntheses, Structures and Luminescent Properties of Two Novel M(II)-Phen-SIP Supramolecular Compounds (M = Co, Ni)

Yu-Lan Zhu,Shuai Shao,Kui-Rong Ma,Xue-Ling Tang,Li Cao,Hui-Chao Zhao 대한화학회 2012 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.33 No.4

Two metal compounds, [Co(phen)2(H2O)2]·2H2SIP·2H2O 1 and [Ni(phen)3]·2H2SIP·3H2O 2, have been obtained by incorporating 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) and 5-sulfoisophthalic acid monosodium salt (NaH2SIP) ligands under hydrothermal conditions. Meanwhile, the two compounds were characterized by element analysis, IR, XRD, TG-DTA and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Both 1 and 2 present 3D supramolecular structures via O–H···O hydrogen bond interactions. Luminescent properties for 1 and 2 were also studied. The compound 1 has two fluorescence emission peaks centered at 398 nm attributed to the intraligand emission from the SIP ligand and at 438 nm assigned to the combined interaction of intraligand π*-π transitions of the phen ligand and ligand-to-metal-charge-transfer (LMCT) transitions (λex = 233 nm). The compound 2 shows one emission band centered at 423 nm with a shoulder peak at 434 nm which may be originated from the intraligand π*-π transitions of the phen ligand (λex = 266 nm).