Inhibition of Microcystis aeruginosa by the Extracellular Substances from an Aeromonas sp

( Yu Mei Liu ),( Ming Jun Chen ),( Meng Hui Wang1 ),( Rui Bao Jia ),( Li Li ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2013 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.23 No.9

Growth of Microcystis aeruginosa could be inhibited significantly within 24 h by the extracellular substances prepared from Aeromonas sp. strain FM. During the treatment, the concentration of extracellular soluble carbohydrates increased significantly in algal culture. Morphological and ultrastructural changes in M. aeruginosa cells, including breakage of the cell surface, secretion of mucilage, and intracellular disorganization of thylakoids, were observed. HPLC-MS analysis showed that the extracellular substances of Aeromonas sp. strain FM were a mixture of free amino acids, tripeptides, and clavulanate. Among these, the algaelysis effects of lysine and clavulanate were confirmed.

How to Explain the Contradiction of microRNA 200c Expression and Survival in Solid Tumors?: a Meta-analysis

Wang, Hui-Yu,Shen, Jie,Jiang, Chun-Ping,Liu, Bao-Rui Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.8

MicroRNA 200c is a microRNA 200 family member that plays an important role in regulation of the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). The prognostic value of microRNA 200c in solid tumors remains controversial because of inconsistent data. Here, we report a meta-analysis of the association of microRNA 200c expression and survival in patients with solid tumors. Pubmed was searched up to November 2013 for studies investigating microRNA 200c expression and overall survival (OS) in solid tumors. Hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for OS were extracted from each study. Pooled HR and CIs were calculated using the Mantel-Haenszel fixed-effects models. A total of five studies evaluating colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer and endometrial cancer were included in the analysis. Data were divided into tissue microRNA 200c expression group and serum microRNA 200c expression group. The combined HRs [95%CIs] estimated for OS were 0.62 [0.42-0.91] and 2.16 [1.32-3.52] respectively. Low expression of microRNA 200c in tumor tissue and high expression of microRNA 200c in serum are associated with worse survival in solid tumors. Further study is needed to elucidate this contradiction.

Association Between the GSTP1 Codon 105 Polymorphism and Gastric Cancer Risk: an Updated Meta-analysis

Bao, Li-Dao,Niu, Jian-Xiang,Song, Hui,Wang, Yi,Ma, Rui-Lian,Ren, Xian-Hua,Wu, Xin-Lin Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.8

Objective: The current meta-analysis was performed to address a more accurate estimation of the association between glutathione S-transferase P1 (GSTP1) codon 105 polymorphism and risk of gastric cancer (GC), which has been widely reported with conflicting results. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify all the relevant studies. Fixed or random effect models were selected based on the heterogeneity test. Publication bias was estimated using Begg's funnel plots and Egger's regression test. Results: A total of 20 studies containing 2,821 GC cases and 6,240 controls were finally included in the analyses. Overall, no significant association between GSTP1 polymorphism and GC risk was observed in worldwide populations. However, subgroup analysis stratified by ethnicity showed that GSTP1 polymorphism was significantly associated with increased risk of GC in Asians (G vs. A, OR = 1.273, 95%CI=1.011-1.605; GG vs. AA, OR=2.103, 95%CI=1.197-3.387; GG vs. AA+AG, OR =2.103, 95%CI=1.186-3.414). In contrast, no significant association was found in Caucasians in any genetic models, except for with AG vs. AA (OR=0.791, 95%CI=0.669-0.936). Furthermore, the GSTP1 polymorphism was found to be significantly associated with GC in patients with H. pylori infection and in those with a cardiac GC. Subgroup analysis stratified by Lauren's classification and smoking status showed no significant association with any genetic model. No studies were found to significantly influence the pooled effects in each genetic mode, and no potential publication bias was detected. Conclusion: This meta-analysis suggested that the GSTP1 polymorphism might be associated with increased risk of GC in Asians, while GSTP1 heterozygote genotype seemed to be associated with reduced risk of GC. Since potential confounders could not be ruled out completely, further studies are needed to confirm these results.

Molecular characterization and functional analysis of a protease-related protein in Chang-Liver cells

( Cong Rui Wang ),( Hui Yong Zhang ),( Hui Gen Feng ),( Bao Sheng Yang ),( Jogenananda Pramanik ),( Zhi Kun Guo ),( Jun Tang Lin ) 생화학분자생물학회 (구 한국생화학분자생물학회) 2010 BMB Reports Vol.43 No.5

In this study, the cDNA library of Chang-liver cells was immunoscreened using common ADAMs antibody to obtain ADAM related genes. We found one positive clone that was confirmed as a new gene by Blast, which is an uncharacterized helical and coil protein and processes protease activity, and named protease-related protein 1 (ARP1). The submitted GenBank accession number is AY078070. Molecular characterizations of ARP1 were analyzed with appropriate bioinformatics software. To analyse its expression and function, ARP1 was subcloned into glutathione S-transferase fusion plasmid pGEX-2T and expressed by E. coli system. The in vitro expression product of ARP1 was recognized by common ADAMs antibody with western blot. Interestingly, ARP1 cleaves gelatine at pH9.5, which suggests it is an alkaline protease. Semi-quantitative RT-PCR result indicates that ARP1 mRNA is strongly transcribed in the liver and the treated Chang-liver cells. [BMB reports 2010; 43(5): 375-381]

Review on the research of contact parameters calibration of particle system

Xuewen Wang,Haozhou Ma,Bo Li,Tiejun Li,Rui Xia,Qingbao Bao 대한기계학회 2022 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.36 No.3

With the widespread application of the discrete element method, research on accurate simulation of particle systems has attracted significant attention. However, there is no accurate process for the parameter calibration of particle systems. Most calibrations use a direct measurement method or test-simulation combined calibration method. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages. This study reviews the calibration of contact parameters of particle systems, introduces the main calibration methods of different contact parameters, and summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of two main measurement methods. For the parameter measurement of particle systems, the accurate representation of particle shape and the reasonable optimization of simulation time are still not perfect. Furthermore, the correction of parameters after calibration applied to subsequent simulation needs further discussion.

Effects of Wind Generation Uncertainty and Volatility on Power System Small Signal Stability

Li-Bao Shi,Li Kang,Liang-Zhong Yao,Shi-Yao Qin,Rui-Ming Wang,Jin-Ping Zhang 대한전기학회 2014 Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology Vol.9 No.1

This paper discusses the impacts of large scale grid-connected wind farm equipped with permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) on power system small signal stability (SSS) incorporating wind generation uncertainty and volatility. Firstly, a practical simplified PMSG model with rotor-flux-oriented control strategy applied is derived. In modeling PMSG generator side converter, the generator-voltage-oriented control strategy is utilized to implement the decoupled control of active and reactive power output. In modeling PMSG grid side converter, the grid-voltageoriented control strategy is applied to realize the control of DC link voltage and the reactive power regulation. Based on the Weibull distribution of wind speed, the Monte Carlo simulation technique based is carried out on the IEEE 16-generator-68-bus test system as benchmark to study the impacts of wind generation uncertainty and volatility on small signal stability. Finally, some preliminary conclusions and comments are given.

Rewritable Spiropyran/Polyacrylonitrile Hybrid Nanofiber Membrane Prepared by Electrospinning

Bingwei Bao,Ji Fan,Rui Xu,Wei Wang,Dan Yu 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2020 NANO Vol.15 No.02

Photochromic materials aroused enormous interest due to their potential application for rewritable paper, smart labeling and sensor devices. In this paper, we proposed to dissolve spiropyran (SP, photochromic material) and polyacrylonitrile (PAN, polymer matrix) in dimethyl fumarate (DMF) to prepare photochromic nanofibers by electrospinning. The target SP compounds were featured by FTIR, ultraviolet (UV) and 1HNMR, and the nanofibers were characterized by FTIR, UV-vis spectra, scanning electron microscope (SEM), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and contact angle (CA). The test results demonstrated that photochromic SP was synthesized successfully, and the nanofiber membrane possesses extraordinary color-converting properties including obvious color change from white to purple, reversible fast switching between two colors when exposed to UV light and achieve maximum color change in 1 min, and switchable hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties as well as excellent photo-fatigue resistance over 20 cycles. In addition, it has good thermal stability allowing it to be used under harsh conditions. In view of the above characteristics, we believe that the as-prepared nanofiber film will be a promising reusable writing substrate.

Effect of calcium carbonate in waste office paper on enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency and enhancement procedures

Xiusheng Wang,Jie Bao,Andong Song,Liping Li,Xiaohong Li,Rui Zhang 한국화학공학회 2011 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.28 No.2

Hydrolysis of waste office paper (WOP) into fermentable sugars is an important option of WOP utilization. In this work, the effect of major chemicals in WOP on its hydrolysis using industrial cellulase Accellerase 1000 (Genencor,Rochester, NY, USA) was investigated, and calcium carbonate (CaCO_3) was found to be the key parameter affecting the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of WOP. The pretreatment methods, acid washing and acid presoaking, were tested for the removal of CaCO_3 from WOP. It was found that the presoaking of sulfuric acid (H_2SO_4) in WOP was an effective way. The pretreating parameters of WOP were studied on maximizing the hydrolysis efficiency. The conversion yield of cellulose to glucose and cellobiose using the pretreated WOP reached 73.3% after 96 hours hydrolysis at the optimal conditions. The results provided the WOP utilization with a practical enzymatic hydrolysis method with industrial application potential.

Classicality in Imaginary Weak Amplification

Tao Wang,Gang Li,Chang-Bao Fu,Rui Zhang,Xuemei Su,Qian-qian Bao 한국물리학회 2017 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.71 No.12

Weak ampli¯cation is an interesting phenomenon. In this paper we show an example that the imaginary weak ampli¯cation e®ect can be only related to the classical probability distribution of the measured quantity. A general result for any two orthogonal postselections and any meter state is also given.

Algicidal Activity of a Dibenzofuran-Degrader Rhodococcus sp

( Meng Hui Wang ),( Peng Peng ),( Yu Mei Liu ),( Rui Bao Jia ),( Li Li ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2013 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.23 No.2

Rhodococcus sp. strain p52, a previously isolated dibenzofuran degrader, could effectively inhibit the growth of cyanobacteria, including species of Microcystis, Anabaena, and Nodularia. When strain p52 was inoculated at the concentration of 7.7×107 CFU/ml, 93.5% of exponentially growing Microcystis aeruginosa (7.3×106 cells/ml initially) was inhibited after 4 day. The threshold concentration for its algicidal activity against M. aeruginosa was 7.7×106 CFU/ml. Strain p52 exerted algicidal effect by synthesizing extracellular substances, which were identified as trans-3-indoleacrylic acid, DL-pipecolic acid, and L-pyroglutamic acid. The effective concentrations of trans-3-indoleacrylic acid and DL-pipecolic acid against M. aeruginosa were tested to be 0.5 mg/l and 5 mg/l, respectively.