Effect of the reaction temperature on nanocrystallites MgAl2O4 spinel ceramic precursor

Rong-tao Wang,Ying Peng,Xiao-wei Fan,Jian-xin Li,Xiao-ping Liang 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2009 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.10 No.6

Mg-Al hydrotalcite (Mg6Al2(OH)16CO3·4H2O), the precursor of MgAl2O4 spinel, has been synthesized via a coprecipitation method, using AlCl3·6H2O and MgCl2·6H2O as the raw materials, and NaOH and Na2CO3 as the precipitators. The effect of the reaction temperature, from 50℃ to 90℃, on the Mg-Al hydrotalcite nanocrystallites was analyzed. The nanocrystallites were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It was confirmed that Mg-Al hydrotalcite nanocrystallites are pure and regularly hexagonal, having a typical hydrotalcite structure. The Mg-Al hydrotalcite crystals grow from about 30 nm to 100 nm with an increase in the reaction temperature from 50℃ to 90 ℃, and the crystal form also tends to perfect and regularly hexagonal. Mg-Al hydrotalcite (Mg6Al2(OH)16CO3·4H2O), the precursor of MgAl2O4 spinel, has been synthesized via a coprecipitation method, using AlCl3·6H2O and MgCl2·6H2O as the raw materials, and NaOH and Na2CO3 as the precipitators. The effect of the reaction temperature, from 50℃ to 90℃, on the Mg-Al hydrotalcite nanocrystallites was analyzed. The nanocrystallites were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It was confirmed that Mg-Al hydrotalcite nanocrystallites are pure and regularly hexagonal, having a typical hydrotalcite structure. The Mg-Al hydrotalcite crystals grow from about 30 nm to 100 nm with an increase in the reaction temperature from 50℃ to 90 ℃, and the crystal form also tends to perfect and regularly hexagonal.

Transcriptome analysis of differentially expressed genes in rabbits’ ovaries by digital gene-expression profiling

Tao Huang,Ya‑dong Wang,Ming‑ming Xue,Xue Feng,Cai‑Xia Sun,An‑si Wang,Shu‑yu Xie,Meng Zhang,Gui‑Rong Sun,Ming Li 한국유전학회 2018 Genes & Genomics Vol.40 No.7

Reproduction is a complex physiological process that is regulated by multiple genes and pathways. Compared with studies of common livestock, fewer studies of genes related to the fertility of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) have been reported, and the molecular mechanism of their high productivity is still poorly understood. To identify candidate genes associated with development and prolificacy in rabbits, we analyzed gene expression differences among the ovaries of mature Californian rabbit (LC), and mature (HH) and immature Harbin white rabbit (IH) using digital gene expression technology. We detected 885 and 321 genes that were significantly differentially expressed in comparisons between HH/IH and HH/LC, respectively. The functions of the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were determined by GO classification and KEGG pathway analysis. The results suggest that most of the DEGs between the mature and immature developmental stages were predominantly associated with DNA replication, cell cycle, and progesterone-mediated oocyte maturation, and most were up-regulated in the IH group compared with the HH group. The DEGs involved in disparate fecundities between HH and LC were associated with reproduction, fructose and mannose metabolism, steroid hormone biosynthesis, and pyruvate metabolism. Our results will contribute to a better understanding of changes in the regulatory network in ovary at different developmental stages and in different fertility of rabbit.

Genome-wide identification, characterisation and expression profile analysis of DEAD-box family genes in sweet potato wild ancestor Ipomoea trifida under abiotic stresses

Rong Wan,Jingran Liu,Zhengmei Yang,Panpan Zhu,Qinghe Cao,Tao Xu 한국유전학회 2020 Genes & Genomics Vol.42 No.3

Background DEAD-box protein family is the largest subfamily of RNA helicases and plays an important role in RNA metabolism and plant growth, development, and stress responses. Although DEAD-box genes have been characterized in various major crop plants, their identification and characterization in Convolvulaceae is still in infancy. Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas, in Convolvulaceae) is the seventh most important crop in the world. Ipomoea trifida is one of the ancestors of sweet potato and is an effective resource for sweet potato cross-breeding. Objective Identification and characterisation of DEAD-box transcription factors in sweet potato wild ancestor I. trifida genome. Method A systematic genome-wide analysis was conducted to identify the DEAD-box transcription factors in the I. trifida genome. Results We identified 17 ItfDEAD-box genes which distributed unevenly on the nine chromosomes of I. trifida and encoded 29 DEAD transcripts. The phylogenetic analysis classified the DEAD-box proteins into nine groups named I–IX. Homology model prediction of ItfDEAD-box proteins obtained 14 models which lay a preliminary foundation for the further functional exploration of the ItfDEAD-box proteins. The tissue-specific and abiotic stress-responsive expression profiles of ItfDEAD-box genes were analyzed in different tissues and under abiotic stress responses by RNA-seq data and confirmed by quantitative PCR analysis. Some genes were significantly up- or down-regulated by different abiotic stress, suggesting that ItfDEAD-box plays a crucial role in stress responses in I. trifida. Conclusion The identification and gene expression of the ItfDEAD-box gene family might shed light on the function exploration of DEAD-box gene in I. trifida and promote the molecular breeding of sweet potato.

Impact of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability with Lateral Collateral Ligament Injuries on Biochemical Alterations in the Cartilage of the Subtalar and Midtarsal Joints Based on MRI T2 Mapping

Tao Hongyue,Hu Yiwen,Lu Rong,Zhang Yuyang,Xie Yuxue,Chen Tianwu,Chen Shuang 대한영상의학회 2021 Korean Journal of Radiology Vol.22 No.3

Objective: To quantitatively assess biochemical alterations in the cartilage of the subtalar and midtarsal joints in chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) patients with isolated anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injuries and combined calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) injuries using MRI T2 mapping. Materials and Methods: This study was performed according to regulations of the Committee for Human Research at our institution, and written informed consent was obtained from all participants. Forty CLAI patients (26 with isolated ATFL injuries and 14 with combined ATFL and CFL injuries) and 25 healthy subjects were recruited for this study. All participants underwent MRI scans with T2 mapping. Patients were assessed with the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) rating system. The subtalar and midtarsal joints were segmented into 14 cartilage subregions. The T2 value of each subregion was measured from T2 mapping images. Data were analyzed with ANOVA, the Student’s t test, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results: T2 values of most subregions of the subtalar joint and the calcaneal facet of the calcaneocuboid joint in CLAI patients with combined CFL injuries were higher than those in healthy controls (all p < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences in T2 values in subtalar and midtarsal joints between patients with isolated ATFL injuries and healthy controls (all p > 0.05). Moreover, T2 values of the medial talar subregions of the posterior subtalar joint in patients with combined CFL injuries showed negative correlations with the AOFAS scores (r = -0.687, p = 0.007; r = -0.609, p = 0.021, respectively). Conclusion: CLAI with combined CFL injuries can lead to cartilage degeneration in subtalar and calcaneocuboid joints, while an isolated ATFL injury might not have a significant impact on the cartilage in these joints.

Study of upfront surgery versus neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by interval debulking surgery for patients with stage IIIC and IV ovarian cancer, SGOG SUNNY (SOC-2) trial concept

Rong Jiang,Jianqing Zhu,김재원,Jihong Liu,Kazuyoshi Kato,김희승,Yuqin Zhang,Ping Zhang,Tao Zhu,Daisuke Aoki,Aijun Yu,Xiaojun Chen,Xipeng Wang,Ding Zhu,Wei Zhang,Huixun Jia,Ting-Yan Shi,Wen Gao,Sheng Yin,Yan 대한부인종양학회 2020 Journal of Gynecologic Oncology Vol.31 No.5

Background: Two randomized phase III trials (EORTC55971 and CHORUS) showed similarprogression-free and overall survival in primary or interval debulking surgery in ovariancancer, however both studies had limitations with lower rate of complete resection and lack ofsurgical qualifications for participating centers. There is no consensus on whether neoadjuvantchemotherapy followed by interval debulking surgery (NACT-IDS) could be a preferred approachin the management of advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) in the clinical practice. Methods: The Asian SUNNY study is an open-label, multicenter, randomized controlled,phase III trial to compare the effect of primary debulking surgery (PDS) to NACT-IDS instages IIIC and IV EOC, fallopian tube cancer (FTC) or primary peritoneal carcinoma (PPC). The hypothesis is that PDS enhances the survivorship when compared with NACT-IDS inadvanced ovarian cancer. The primary objective is to clarify the role of PDS and NACT-IDS inthe treatment of advanced ovarian cancer. Surgical quality assures include at least 50% of nogross residual (NGR) in PDS group in all centers and participating centers should be nationalcancer centers or designed ovarian cancer section or those with the experience participatingsurgical trials of ovarian cancer. Any participating center should be monitored evaluatingthe proportions of NGR by a training set. The aim of the surgery in both arms is maximalcytoreduction. Tumor burden of the disease is evaluated by diagnostic laparoscopy orpositron emission tomography/computed tomography scan. Patients assigned to PDS groupwill undergo upfront maximal cytoreductive surgery within 3 weeks after biopsy, followed by6 cycles of standard adjuvant chemotherapy. Patients assigned to NACT group will undergo 3cycles of NACT-IDS, and subsequently 3 cycles of adjuvant chemotherapy. The maximal timeinterval between IDS and the initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy is 8 weeks. Major inclusioncriteria are pathologic confirmed stage IIIC and IV EOC, FTC or PPC; ECOG performancestatus of 0 to 2; ASA score of 1 to 2. Major exclusion criteria are non-epithelial tumors as wellas borderline tumors; low-grade carcinoma; mucinous ovarian cancer. The sample size is 456subjects. Primary endpoint is overall survival. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02859038

Production of Porcine Diploid and Tetraploid Parthenogenetic Embryos using Chromosome in the First Polar Body

Tao Lin,Yun-Fei Diao,Min-Gu Lee,Rong-Xun Han,Dong-Il Jin 한국동물생명공학회(구 한국동물번식학회) 2012 발생공학 국제심포지엄 및 학술대회 Vol.2012 No.1

Proteomics Analysis of Porcine Immature Oocyte Proteins

Rong Xun Han,Jae-Eun Lee,Yun Fei Diao,Jung Won Kang,Tao Lin,Dong Il Jin 한국동물생명공학회(구 한국동물번식학회) 2013 Reproductive & Developmental Biology(Supplement) Vol.37 No.2s

Photothermal Therapy of Copper Incorporated Nanomaterials for Biomedicine

Rong Wang,Ziwei Huang,Yunxiao Xiao,Tao Huang,Jie Ming 한국생체재료학회 2023 생체재료학회지 Vol.27 No.00

Studies have reported on the significance of copper incorporated nanomaterials (CINMs) in cancer theranostics and tissue regeneration. Given their unique physicochemical properties and tunable nanostructures, CINMs are used in photothermal therapy (PTT) and photothermal-derived combination therapies. They have the potential to overcome the challenges of unsatisfactory efficacy of conventional therapies in an efficient and non-invasive manner. This review summarizes the recent advances in CINMs-based PTT in biomedicine. First, the classification and structure of CINMs are introduced. CINMs-based PTT combination therapy in tumors and PTT guided by multiple imaging modalities are then reviewed. Various representative designs of CINMs-based PTT in bone, skin and other organs are presented. Furthermore, the biosafety of CINMs is discussed. Finally, this analysis delves into the current challenges that researchers face and offers an optimistic outlook on the prospects of clinical translational research in this field. This review aims at elucidating on the applications of CINMs-based PTT and derived combination therapies in biomedicine to encourage future design and clinical translation.

Expression Profile and Potential Roles of EVA1A in Normal and Neoplastic Pancreatic Tissues

Tao, Ming,Shi, Xue-Ying,Yuan, Chun-Hui,Hu, Jia,Ma, Zhao-Lai,Jiang, Bin,Xiu, Dian-Rong,Chen, Ying-Yu Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2015 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.16 No.1

Background: EVA1A (eva-1 homolog A) is a novel gene that regulates programmed cell death through autophagy and apoptosis. Our objective was to investigate the expression profiles and potential role of EVA1A in normal and neoplastic human pancreatic tissues. Materials and Methods: The expression pattern of EVA1A in normal pancreatic tissue was examined by indirect immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy. Protein levels in paraffin-embedded specimens from normal and diseased pancreatic and matched non-tumor tissues were evaluated by immunohistochemistry. Results: EVA1A colocalized with glucagon but not with insulin, demonstrating production in islet alpha cells. Itwas strongly expressed in chronic pancreatitis, moderately or weakly expressed in the plasma membrane and cytoplasm in pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma, and absent in normal pancreatic acinar cells. Although the tissue architecture was deformed, EVA1A was absent in the alpha cells of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms, mucinous cystadenomas, solid papillary tumors and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Conclusions: EVA1A protein is specifically expressed in islet alpha cells, suggesting it may play an important role in regulating alpha-cell function. The ectopic expression of EVA1A in pancreatic neoplasms may contribute to their pathogenesis and warrants further investigation.

Effect of Sorbitol on In Vitro Porcine Oocyte Maturation and Subsequent Developmental after Parthenogenetic Activation

Tao Lin,Jin-Yu Zhang,Yun-Fei Diao,Min-Gu Lee,Rong-Xun Han,Reze K. Oqani,Dong-Il Jin 한국동물번식학회 2012 Reproductive & Developmental Biology(Supplement) Vol.36 No.2s

The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of different concentrations of sorbitol supplementation for in vitro maturation medium and in vitro culture medium, on porcine cumulus oocyte complexe(COC) maturation and subsequent developmental capacity after parthenogenetic activation. Porcine COC were cultured for 44 h(0~ 22 h termed MI stage and 22~44 h termed MII stage) in TCM199 without(- ) or with(+) sorbitol (20 μM, 100 μM, 200 μM), and the resultant metaphase II oocytes cultured in PZM-3 for 7 days following activation. Our results showed that supplementation with appropriate concentrations of sorbitol (20 μM) during full term maturation culture(MI+/MII+) significantly(p<0.05) improved blastocyst formation rates and total cell number. When the concentration of sorbitol were increased to 100 μM and 200 μM during maturation culture, the maturation rate of COC were significantly reduced compared with 20 μΜ or control groups. Also blastocyst formation rates significantly(p<0.05) reduced with increasing concentration of sorbitol(200 μM). Supplementation with sorbitol(20 μM, 50 μM, 100 μM) into PZM-3 for in vitro culture significantly(p<0.05) inhibited blastocyst formation compared with control group. However, the blastocyst formation rates start to rise again when 50 μ M sorbitol was used for the first 48 hours and then cultured in PZM-3 without sorbitol. There was no significant difference in cell number between control and sorbitol treated groups. When the activated oocytes were cultured in PZM-3 for 48h and then cultured in PZM-3 with sorbitol, interestingly, the blastocyst formation rate was similar to that of PZM-3 with sorbitol for in vitro culture and significantly lower than control group. These results suggest that addition of low concentrations of sorbitol(20 μM) during oocyte maturation is beneficial for subsequent blastocyst development and improved embryo quality. However, treatment with sorbitol supplementation during in vitro culture medium is negative effect to blastocyst formation.