Human Intersectin 2 (ITSN2) binds to Eps8 protein and enhances its degradation

( Xiao Feng Ding ),( Zijian Yang ),( Fang Liang Zhou ),( Xiang Huchang ),( Zhou Chang Luo ),( Zhi Cheng He ),( Qian Liu ),( Hong Li ),( Feng Yan ),( Fang Mei Wang ),( Shuang Lin Xiang ),( Jian Zhang ) 생화학분자생물학회 (구 한국생화학분자생물학회) 2012 BMB Reports Vol.45 No.3

Participates in actin remodeling through Rac and receptor endocytosis via Rab5. Here, we used yeast two-hybrid system with Eps8 as bait to screen a human brain cDNA library. ITSN2 was identified as the novel binding factor of Eps8. The interaction between ITSN2 and Eps8 was demonstrated by the in vivo co-immunoprecipitation and colocalization assays and the in vitro GST pull-down assays. Furthermore, we mapped the interaction domains to the region between amino acids 260-306 of Eps8 and the coiled-coil domain of ITSN2. In addition, protein stability assays and immunofluorescence analysis showed ITSN2 overexpression induced the degradation of Eps8 proteins, which was markedly alleviated with the lysosome inhibitor NH4Cl treatment. Taken together, our results suggested ITSN2 interacts with Eps8 and stimulates the degradation of Eps8 proteins. [BMB reports 2012; 45(3): 183-188]

Gradient-based Iterative Parameter Estimation for a Finite Impulse Response System with Saturation Nonlinearity

Xiao Wang,Yingjiao Rong,Cheng Wang,Feng Ding,Tasawar Hayat 제어·로봇·시스템학회 2022 International Journal of Control, Automation, and Vol.20 No.1

This paper studies the identification problems of a nonlinear finite impulse response system with saturation nonlinearity. Introducing a symbolic function, an over-parameterization gradient-based iterative algorithm is presented for estimating the parameters of the nonlinear system with saturation nonlinearity. In order to enhance the computational efficiency, a gradient-based iterative algorithm and a hierarchical gradient-based iterative algorithm are presented for the nonlinear systems. The computational loads of these algorithms are analyzed and compared.

Multilocus Sequence Typing and Virulence Factors Analysis of Escherichia coli O157 Strains in China

Xiao W. Ji,Ya L. Liao,Ye F. Zhu,Hai G. Wang,Ling Gu,Jiang Gu,Chen Dong,Hong L. Ding,Xu H. Mao,Feng C. Zhu,Quan M. Zou 한국미생물학회 2010 The journal of microbiology Vol.48 No.6

Escherichia coli O157:H7, an important food-borne pathogen, has become a major public health concern worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular epidemiologic feature of E. coli O157:H7strains in China. 105 E. coli O157:H7 isolates were collected from various hosts and places over 9 years. A multilocus sequence typing scheme (MLST) was applied for bacteria genotyping and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used for virulence factor identification. Seven new MLST sequence types (STs), namely ST836, ST837, ST838, ST839, ST840, ST841, and ST842 were identified, which grouped into two lineages. Phylogenetic analysis suggested that the most two frequent STs in China, ST837 and ST836, may be the derivatives of E. coli O157:H7 Sakai or E. coli O157:H7 EDL933. Geographical diversity and host variety of E. coli O157:H7 were observed in China. In addition, the different distribution of tccp was detected. The data presented herein provide new insights into the molecular epidemiologic feature of E. coli O157:H7, and aid in the investigation of the transmission regularity and evolutionary mechanism of E. coli O157:H7.

Catalytic enantioselective synthesis of α-chiral azides

Ding, Pei-Gang,Hu, Xiao-Si,Zhou, Feng,Zhou, Jian The Royal Society of Chemistry 2018 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS Vol.5 No.9

<P>α-Chiral azides represent a special subclass of chiral amines, which not only widely exist in bioactive compounds but also play a significant role as a building block in a variety of value-added chiral products. The catalytic asymmetric synthesis of α-chiral azides is of current interest and three synthetic strategies have been developed. This review summarizes the recent progress in this research area, discusses the advantages and limitations of each strategy, and outlines synthetic opportunities for future research.</P>

Diagnosis and Treatment of Contemporary Chinese College Students’ ‘Empty Heart Disease’: Based on the Theory and Practice of Philosophical Counseling and Therapy

Xiao-Jun Ding,Feng Yu,Liying Xu 강원대학교 인문과학연구소 2019 Journal of Humanities Therapy Vol.10 No.1

In their daily lives, with varying degrees, many Chinese college students are stuck in the predicaments of lacking life meanings and values. They have a strong sense of loneliness and meaninglessness, not knowing what they are living for. If such ethical predicaments are not solved efficiently and timely, then they 1may result in very serious psychological, mental or even physical problems. In fact, the so-called ‘empty heart disease’ (空心病) is not a kind of psychological or mental disease, but rather a ‘perplexity’ in mind which is very commonly seen during the growth of the youth. Based on the philosophical theories and methods, the trained philosophical workers can provide suggestions and guidances towards people’s concrete problems and situations, so that people can obtain larger space and also better capacity of thinking; by doing so, the perplexities that trouble the people will thus be hopefully solved, achieving the purpose of ‘disambiguation’. In the philosophical counselors’ opinions, it is the human beings themselves that give meanings to their lives. Therefore, to solve the ‘empty heart disease’ problem, we can not depend on just preaching or inculcating externally; rather, we should encourage and inspire the college students to reflect on the purposes of their lives and their self-identities, so that they can afterwards recreate and develop their values and senses of meanings. Finally, the differences of ‘empty heart disease’, ‘noogenic neurosis’ and ‘existential neurosis’ are discussed in this paper, while an analysis of the boundaries between the need for psychotherapy and the need for philosophical counseling in relation to the three ‘diseases’ is also made.

MTHFR C677T Polymorphism and Ovarian Cancer Risk: A Meta-analysis

Ding, Xiao-Ping,Feng, Li,Ma, Li Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.8

Background: Many studies have investigated possible association between the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T polymorphism and ovarian cancer risk, but the impact is still unclear owing to the obvious inconsistencies. This study was performed to quantify the strength of the association with a metaanalysis. Methods: We searched the PubMed, Embase, and CNKI databases for studies relating the association between MTHFR C677T polymorphism and ovarian cancer risk and estimated summary odds ratios (ORs) with confidence intervals (CIs) for assessment. Results: Finally, eight studies with a total of 3,379 ovarian cancer cases and 4,078 controls were included into this meta-analysis. Overall the showed that MTHFR C677T polymorphism was not associated with ovarian cancer risk under all genetic models ($OR_{T\;versus\;C}$ = 1.03, 95%CI 0.90-1.18; $OR_{TT\;versus\;CC}$ = 1.08, 95%CI 0.79-1.47; $OR_{TT\;versus\;TC+CC}$ = 1.05, 95%CI 0.80-1.37; $OR_{TT+TC\;versus\;CC}$ = 1.05, 95%CI 0.86-1.21). Meta-analyses of studies with confirmation of HWE also showed no significant association. Subgroup analyses by ethnicity showed there was no significant association in the Caucasians but MTHFR C677T polymorphic variant T contributed to increased risk of ovarian cancer in East Asians. No evidence of publication bias was observed. Conclusion: Meta-analyses of available data show that MTHFR C677T polymorphism is not associated with ovarian cancer risk in Caucasians, but the MTHFR polymorphic variant T may contribute to increased risk in East Asians.

Analytical and Numerical Studies on Steel Columns with Novel Connections in Modular Construction

En-Feng Deng,Jia-Bao Yan,Yang Ding,Liang Zong,Zhong-Xian Li,Xiao-Meng Dai 한국강구조학회 2017 International Journal of Steel Structures Vol.17 No.4

modular construction is a new type of promising structures. This type of structure is an excellent alternative to conventional on-site buildings with advantages of shortened construction time, improved construction quality and reduced environmental pollution. A new concept of modular construction with novel connections has been proposed. This paper mainly focuses on the behavior and design of the innovative steel column working together with tenons at both ends. The fourthdifferential equation was firstly adopted to develop a theoretical model to determine the buckling length of the column. Then, a 3-D nonlinear finite element (FE) model was developed to simulate the ultimate strength behavior of the novel column under pure compression. Parametric studies reveal that the tenons play a significant role in affecting the ultimate load and the corresponding end shortening, among which the length of the tenons is the most important factor. The design approach and recommendations are also discussed through assessing the applicability of the current design code.

Chirality-controlled synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes—From mechanistic studies toward experimental realization

Wang, Xiao,He, Maoshuai,Ding, Feng Elsevier 2018 Materials today Vol.21 No.8

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have the recorded mechanical strength, exceptionally high thermal stability close to that of diamond, and an extremely high carrier mobility, which is two orders of magnitude higher than that of silicon. A CNT can be conducting, medium or small band gap semiconducting, depending on the exact atomic configuration and the tube diameter. To realize its applications in high-end electronics and even replacing silicon in semiconductor industry, the synthesis of high-purity single-walled CNTs (SWCNTs) with unique structure (chirality) at a relatively low price, is essential. Direct synthesis of SWCNTs with the desired chirality has been one of the great challenges for more than 20 years and it is only very recently that direct synthesis of SWCNTs with purity >90% was achieved. In this review, we have summarized previous researches and state-of-the-art chirality-selective SWCNT synthesis, including experimental and theoretical studies dealing with the mechanism of SWCNT growth, potential routes toward chirality-selection during growth, and recent experimental techniques targeted toward the selective growth of high-purity SWCNTs.</P>

Proteomic Profiles of Mouse Neuro N2a Cells Infected with Variant Virulence of Rabies Viruses

( Wang Xiao Hu ),( Shou Feng Zhang ),( Cheng Long Sun ),( Zi Guo Yuan ),( Xian Fu Wu ),( Dong Xia Wang ),( Zhuang Ding ),( Rong Liang Hu ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2011 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.21 No.4

We characterized the proteomes of murine N2a cells following infection with three rabies virus (RV) strains, characterized by distinct virulence phenotypes (i.e., virulent BD06, fixed CVS-11, and attenuated SRV9 strains), and identified 35 changes to protein expression using twodimensional gel electrophoresis in whole-cell lysates. The annotated functions of these proteins are involved in various cytoskeletal, signal transduction, stress response, and metabolic processes. Specifically, a-enolase, prx-4, vimentin, cytokine-induced apoptosis inhibitor 1 (CIAPIN1) and prx-6 were significantly up-regulated, whereas Trx like-1 and galectin-1 were down-regulated following infection of N2a cells with all three rabies virus strains. However, comparing expressions of all 35 proteins affected between BD06-, CVS-11-, and SRV9-infected cells, specific changes in expression were also observed. The up-regulation of vimentin, CIAPIN1, prx-4, and 14-3-3 θ/δ, and downregulation of NDPK-B and HSP-1 with CVS and SRV9 infection were ≥2 times greater than with BD06. Meanwhile, Zfp12 protein, splicing factor, and arginine/serine-rich 1 were unaltered in the cells infected with BD06 and CVS- 11, but were up-regulated in the group infected with SRV9. The proteomic alterations described here may suggest that these changes to protein expression correlate with the rabies virus`` adaptability and virulence in N2a cells, and hence provides new clues as to the response of N2a host cells to rabies virus infections, and may also aid in uncovering new pathways in these cells that are involved in rabies infections. Further characterization of the functions of the affected proteins may contribute to our understanding of the mechanisms of RV infection and pathogenesis.

Allium Vegetables and Risk of Prostate Cancer: Evidence from 132,192 Subjects

Zhou, Xiao-Feng,Ding, Zhen-Shan,Liu, Nai-Bo Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.7

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between allium vegetable intake and risk of prostate cancer. Methods: A systematic literature search up to May 2013 was carried out in PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane register, and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases, and the references of retrieved articles were also screened. The summary relative risks with 95% confidence interval for the highest versus the lowest intake of allium vegetables were calculated. Heterogeneity and publication bias were also evaluated. Results: A total of nine epidemiological studies consisting of six case-control and three prospective cohort studies were included. We found a significantly decreased risk of prostate cancer for intake of allium vegetables (OR=0.82, 95% CI 0.70, 0.97). Moreover, in the subgroup analysis stratified by allium vegetable types, significant associations were observed for garlic (OR=0.77, 95% CI 0.64-0.91) but not onions (OR=0.84, 95% CI 0.62-1.13). Conclusions: Allium vegetables, especially garlic intake, are related to decreased risk of prostate cancer. Because of the limited number of studies, further well-designed prospective studies are warranted to confirm the findings of our study.