Efficient photodegradation of volatile organic compounds by iron-based metal-organic frameworks with high adsorption capacity

Li, Ping,Kim, Sungsoon,Jin, Jie,Do, Hyung Chun,Park, Jong Hyeok Elsevier BV 2020 Applied Catalysis B Vol.263 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>The efficient removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is still challenging, and suitable strategies and auxiliary materials are lacking. Herein, we propose a highly efficient and stable iron-based metal-organic framework (Fe-MOF) in which the adsorption removal and photodegradation regeneration step alternate to realize repeatable and efficient removal of VOCs. A group of morphology-controlled Fe-MOFs serves as both the adsorbent and photocatalyst under ambient conditions to remove typical VOCs, <I>e.g</I>., toluene by relying on their high porosity and catalytic activity. The optimized Fe-MOF exhibits 100% adsorption removal efficiency for a toluene concentration of 460 ppm, and the Fe-MOF could be regenerated by converting the adsorbed toluene into harmless CO<SUB>2</SUB> under 1 SUN (100 mW/cm<SUP>2</SUP>) solar irradiation. More importantly, the Fe-MOF showed excellent durability during repeated adsorption and degradation processes for 100 cycles.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Adsorption and photodegradation integrate to remove VOCs. </LI> <LI> Fe-MOFs serve as both adsorbent and photocatalyst. </LI> <LI> Fe<SUP>2+</SUP> abundant surface promotes •OH formation. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Genetically-engineered <i>Salmonella typhimurium</i> expressing TIMP-2 as a therapeutic intervention in an orthotopic glioma mouse model

Wen, Min,Zheng, Jin Hai,Choi, Jin Myung,Pei, Jian,Li, Chun-Hao,Li, Song-Yuan,Kim, In-Young,Lim, Sa-Hoe,Jung, Tae-Young,Moon, Kyung-Sub,Min, Jung-Joon,Jung, Shin Elsevier 2018 Cancer letters Vol.433 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Glioma is one of the most devastating and refractory cancers. The main factors underlying therapeutic failure include extremely invasive characteristics and lack of effective methods for drug delivery. Attenuated <I>Salmonella</I> strains presented a high concentration of tumor targets in various types of cancer models, suggesting a role as potential vectors for drug delivery. In this study, we genetically engineered an attenuated strain of <I>Salmonella</I> as an anti-invasive vector for the targeted delivery and expression of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP-2) in an orthotopic nude mouse model of glioma. The bioluminescence signals related to tumor size significantly declined in the TIMP-2-expressing <I>Salmonella</I> (SLpTIMP-2)-treated group compared with the control group. Compared with the control group with a survival rate of an average of 33 days, the SLpTIMP-2 group showed an extended survival rate by nearly 60% and lasted an average period of 53 days with TIMP-2 induction. These results indicated the promising therapeutic potential of <I>S. typhimurium</I> for targeted delivery and secretion of TIMP-2 in glioma.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Intracranial injection of <I>Salmonella</I> has been demonstrated to be a more effective than tail vein injection. </LI> <LI> Treatment with TIMP-2-expressing bacteria showed down regulation of MMP-2 in orthotopic glioma. </LI> <LI> TIMP-2-expressing bacteria significantly inhibited tumor growth and elongated animal survive. </LI> </UL> </P>

Prognostic Value of PLCE1 Expression in Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Cui, Xiao-Bin,Peng, Hao,Li, Su,Li, Ting-Ting,Liu, Chun-Xia,Zhang, Shu-Mao,Jin, Ting-Ting,Hu, Jian-Ming,Jiang, Jin-Fang,Liang, Wei-Hua,Li, Na,Li, Li,Chen, Yun-Zhao,Li, Feng Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.22

Background: A number of studies have identified a shared susceptibility locus in phospholipase C epsilon 1 (PLCE1) for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and gastric cardia adenocarcinomas (GCA). However, the results of PLCE1 expression in esophageal and gastric cancer remain inconsistent and controversial. Moreover, the effects on clinicopathological features remain undetermined. This study aimed to provide a precise quantification of the association between PLCE1 expression and the risk of ESCC and GCA through meta-analysis. Materials and Methods: Eligible studies were identified from PubMed, Wanfang Data, ISI Web of Science, and the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure databases. Using RevMan5.2 software, pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were employed to assess the association of PLCE1 expression with clinicopathological features relative to ESCC or GCA. Results: Seven articles were identified, including 761 esophageal and gastric cancer cases and 457 controls. Overall, we determined that PLCE1 expression was associated with tumor progression in both esophageal cancers (pooled OR=5.93; 95%CI=3.86 to 9.11) and gastric cancers (pooled OR=9.73; 95%CI=6.46 to 14.7). Moreover, invasion depth (pooled OR=3.62; 95%CI=2.30 to 5.70) and lymph node metastasis (pooled OR=4.21; 95%CI=2.69 to 6.59) were linked with PLCE1 expression in gastric cancer. However, no significant associations were determined between PLCE1 overexpression and the histologic grade, invasion depth, and lymph node metastasis in esophageal cancer. Conclusions: Our metaanalysis results indicated that upregulated PLCE1 is significantly associated with an increased risk of tumor progression in ESCC and GCA. Therefore, PLCE1 expression can be appropriately regarded as a promising biomarker for ESCC and GCA patients.

Cordyceps militaris fungus mediated Zinc Oxide nanoparticles for the photocatalytic degradation of Methylene blue dye

Li, Jin Feng,Rupa, Esrat Jahan,Hurh, Joon,Huo, Yue,Chen, Ling,Han, Yaxi,Ahn, Jong chan,Park, Jin Kyu,Lee, Hyun A.,Mathiyalagan, Ramya,Yang, Deok-Chun Elsevier 2019 Optik Vol.183 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Zinc Oxide nanoparticles were synthesized via co precipitation methods from <I>Cordyceps militaris</I> fungus. In this method zinc nitrate hex- hydrate were used as a precursor. The Synthesized nanoparticles were characterized through different analytical method for identification of morphology, size, crystallinity and also purity. The nanoparticles gave highest peak at 350 in Uv–vis spectroscopy which confirmed the formation of <I>Cordyceps</I> zinc oxide nanoparticles. The Field emission transmission electron microscopy (FE-TEM) analyzed the morphology, purity and elemental distribution of the nanoparticles. The X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) study explored the size is about 10.15 nm. Finally, the functional group of plant and nanoparticles were identified using FT-IR analyzer. The <I>Cordyceps militaris</I> zinc oxide nanoparticles have ability to degrade hazardous dye Methylene blue about 97% in the presence of Uv-radiation. So this study emphasizes that the <I>Cordyceps militaris</I> zinc oxide nanoparticles can be the best photo catalyst for the safety of our environment from dangerous water pollution.</P>

Effect of wind time on the dispersal capacity of Trichogramma dendrolimi Matsumura (Hymenoptera Trichogrammatidae)

Jin-cheng Zhou,Qian-jin Dong,Tong-shu Zhang,Li-jia Duan,Su-fang Ning,Quanquan Liu,Yuan-yuan Li,Chun-xue Li,Hui Dong 한국응용곤충학회 2019 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.22 No.3

The efficacy of Trichogramma against pests basically depends on the dispersal capacity of the wasps. A releaserecapture method was used in this study to evaluate the effect of relative wind speed (RWS) during the nighttime and the daytime on the dispersal capacity of postrelease population of Trichogramma dendrolimi Matsumura. Two repeated measurements were carried out, using sentinel cards with the host eggs and yellow sticky card traps on the third and the sixth day after wasp release. The results showed that: (1) both the number of recaptured wasps and parasitized eggs increased with the RWS in the daytime during the first three days. The number of parasitized eggs also increased with the RWS in the daytime over the latter three days. The distances that encompassed 98% recaptured T. dendrolimi adults (X 98 ) at the first three days was quadratically increased by the RWS of the daytime. (2) The number of wasps recaptured decreased with the distance from the releasing point during the first three days, but it was not influenced by the distance from the releasing point during the latter three days. (3) The average dispersal radius of the wasps during the first three days was shorter than during the latter three days. The present results will be helpful to improve release techniques based on the wind effects at different times.

Identification of MicroRNAs as potential biomarkers for detecting ischemic stroke

Li Kexin,Shen Li,Zheng Pingping,Wang Yanjun,Wang Lijuan,Meng Xiaoli,Lv Yaogai,Xue Zhiqiang,Guo Xin,Zhang Anning,Pan Pan,Bi Chunli,Chen Yang,Feng Tianyu,Li Bo,Jin Lina,Yao Yan 한국유전학회 2022 Genes & Genomics Vol.44 No.1

Background: Increasing epidemic of ischemic stroke (IS) makes it urgent to understand the pathogenesis and regulatory mechanism, previous studies have described microRNAs (miRNAs) is part of the brain's response to ischemia. Objective: The aim of this study was to screen potential biomarkers for the prediction and novel treatment of IS. Methods: Differentially expressed miRNAs were screened from three newly diagnosed IS patients and three controls by RNA sequencing technology. Furthermore, target prediction databases were then used to analysis the target genes of different expressed miRNAs, and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway database were used to identify the functions and the main biochemical and signal pathways of differentially expressed target genes. Results: Our results revealed that 27 miRNAs were differentially expressed in IS, among which, hsa-miR-659-5p was the most highly increased and was first found to be associated with IS. In addition, KEGG pathway analyses showed that differentially expressed miRNAs were mainly significantly enriched in lysosome pathway, cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction pathway, spliceosome pathway, base excision repair pathway. Conclusions: miRNAs were involved in IS pathogenesis, and hsa-miR-659-5p, hsa-miR-151a-3p and hsa-miR-29c-5p as the three highest |log2FoldChange| regulation in this study, which may be the biomarkers of IS and need further study.

Gallic acid attenuates calcium calmodulin‐dependent kinase II‐induced apoptosis in spontaneously hypertensive rats

Jin, Li,Piao, Zhe Hao,Liu, Chun Ping,Sun, Simei,Liu, Bin,Kim, Gwi Ran,Choi, Sin Young,Ryu, Yuhee,Kee, Hae Jin,Jeong, Myung Ho John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2018 JOURNAL OF CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE Vol.22 No.3

<P><B>Abstract</B></P><P>Hypertension causes cardiac hypertrophy and leads to heart failure. Apoptotic cells are common in hypertensive hearts. Ca<SUP>2+</SUP>/calmodulin‐dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) is associated with apoptosis. We recently demonstrated that gallic acid reduces nitric oxide synthase inhibition‐induced hypertension. Gallic acid is a trihydroxybenzoic acid and has been shown to have beneficial effects, such as anti‐cancer, anti‐calcification and anti‐oxidant activity. The purpose of this study was to determine whether gallic acid regulates cardiac hypertrophy and apoptosis in essential hypertension. Gallic acid significantly lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). Wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) and H&E staining revealed that gallic acid reduced cardiac enlargement in SHRs. Gallic acid treatment decreased cardiac hypertrophy marker genes, including atrial natriuretic peptide (<I>ANP</I>) and brain natriuretic peptide (<I>BNP</I>), in SHRs. The four isoforms, α, β, δ and γ, of <I>CaMKII</I> were increased in SHRs and were significantly reduced by gallic acid administration. Gallic acid reduced cleaved caspase‐3 protein as well as <I>bax</I>,<I> p53</I> and <I>p300 </I>mRNA levels in SHRs. <I>CaMKII</I> δ overexpression induced <I>bax</I> and <I>p53</I> expression, which was attenuated by gallic acid treatment in H9c2 cells. Gallic acid treatment reduced DNA fragmentation and the TUNEL positive cells induced by angiotensin II. Taken together, gallic acid could be a novel therapeutic for the treatment of hypertension through suppression of CaMKII δ‐induced apoptosis.</P>

Isolation of New Strain of Cordyceps militaris HB8 and Optimal Condition for Production of Adenosine and Cordycepin in Fruit Body

Li, Jin Feng,Hoang, Van An,Ahn, Jong Chan,Yang, Dong Uk,Lee, Dong Wook,Yang, Deok Chun The Plant Resources Society of Korea 2020 한국자원식물학회지 Vol.33 No.6

Cordyceps has been used in traditional Chinese medicine more than 2000 year ago. In this study, the new Cordyceps militaris was founded and isolated from O-dae mountain in Korea, and was identified its genetic characteristics. The newly isolation strain HB8 was most closet to Cordyceps militaris W141449 (99.82%), Cordyceps militaris JLCY-LI819 (99.82%) and Cordyceps militaris 4642 (99.81%), respectively. the genotypic result was show that train HB8 was belonging to the Cordyceps militaris genus, therefore, Cordycep militaris HB8 proposed with accession number MT835161. This study we find the optimal condition for production of cordycepin from Cordyceps militaris HB8 was 8 mg/g (200 g of pupa, 1 g of KH₂PO₄, 0.5 g of K₂HPO₄, 20 g of glucose, 1 g of MgSO₄, 0.05 g of vitamin B1, and 1 mg of NAA per liter; light condition 300-700 Lux and day/night was 14 h/10 h) and the optimum condition for the production of adenosine was 2.6 mg/g (15 g of skim milk powder, 1 g of KH₂PO₄, 0.5 g of K₂HPO₄, 20 g of glucose, 1 g of MgSO₄, 0.05 g of vitamin B1, and 1 mg of NAA per liter; light condition 300-700 Lux and day/night was 14 h/10 h).

Association of Polymorphisms in the Calpain I Gene with Meat Quality Traits in Yanbian Yellow Cattle of China

Xin, Jin,Zhang, Li-Chun,Li, Zhao-Zhi,Liu, Xiao-Hui,Jin, Hai-Guo,Yan, Chang-Guo Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2011 Animal Bioscience Vol.24 No.1

The calpain I (CAPN1) gene is an important marker for meat tenderness and marbling score in the bovine, but there were no studies to determine whether the CAPN1 gene had an association with other meat quality traits. In this study, we examined the relation between genetic polymorphisms of the CAPN1 gene and some meat quality traits in Yanbian Yellow Cattle of China. By PCRSSCP and gene sequencing in 321 unrelated Yanbian yellow cattle, twenty seven single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were detected in CAPN1, two existed SNPs in exon 8 and exon 17 resulted in the change of AA at F311S and M599V, respectively, and the otherpolymorphisms were at intron 7, 8, 14, 16 and 17. There were different preponderant genotypes at the corresponding gene locus and all genotypes were not associated with tenderness but other meat traits. This is the first study of the relationship between CAPN1 and meat quality besides tenderness in Yanbian yellow cattle of China.

건강노령화에 대한 진화론적 개념분석

김금진(Jin-zhen JIN),김현리(Hyunli Kim),이춘옥(Chun-yu LI) 한국산학기술학회 2023 한국산학기술학회논문지 Vol.24 No.3

본 연구는 건강노령화의 정의, 속성, 선행요인, 영향요인, 결과, 의의 및 측정도구에 대해 상세히 분석함으로써 향후 건강노령화의 이론적 연구결과를 간호실천에 응용하는 등 프로그램 개발에 기초자료로 활용될 수 있도록 하기 위함이다. Rodgers의 진화론적 방법을 이용하였고 자료수집은 CNKI, WANFANG DATA, PubMed및Web of Science등 4개 국내외 데이터베이스를 통해 검색되었다. 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 건강노령화는 전 생명주기와 연관이 있으며, 다양한 분야의 협력이 필요하고 개인, 가족, 사회 등 삼요소가 평형을 이루는 상태이다. 건강노령화 개념분석결과는 노령화에 대한 이론연구와 건강노령화 실행에 실질적인 도움을 줄 수 있다고 사료된다. This study undertook a detailed analysis of the definition, attributes, preconditions, influencing factors, results, significance, and measurement tools of healthy aging for their eventual application as basic data for program development, such as applying the theoretical research results of healthy aging to nursing practice. Using Rodgers evolutionary method, data was procured from four domestic and international databases: CNKI, WANFANG DATA, PubMed, and Web of Science. The results show healthy aging is related to the entire life cycle, with various fields being intricately associated. Moreover, the three factors of individual, family, and society are in equilibrium. Results of this study indicate that the conceptual analysis of healthy aging helps in the in-depth study of aging and provides practical help in the implementation of healthy aging, starting with the concept.