Screening for Metastatic Osteosarcoma Biomarkers with a DNA Microarray

Diao, Chun-Yu,Guo, Hong-Bing,Ouyang, Yu-Rong,Zhang, Han-Cong,Liu, Li-Hong,Bu, Jie,Wang, Zhi-Hua,Xiao, Tao Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.4

Objective: The aim of this study was to screen for possible biomarkers of metastatic osteosarcoma (OS) using a DNA microarray. Methods: We downloaded the gene expression profile GSE49003 from Gene Expression Omnibus database, which included 6 gene chips from metastatic and 6 from non-metastatic OS patients. The R package was used to screen and identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between metastatic and non-metastatic OS patients. Then we compared the expression of DEGs in the two groups and sub-grouped into up-regulated and down-regulated, followed by functional enrichment analysis using the DAVID system. Subsequently, we constructed an miRNA-DEG regulatory network with the help of WebGestalt software. Results: A total of 323 DEGs, including 134 up-regulated and 189 down-regulated, were screened out. The up-regulated DEGs were enriched in 14 subcategories and most significantly in cytoskeleton organization, while the down-regulated DEGs were prevalent in 13 subcategories, especially wound healing. In addition, we identified two important miRNAs (miR-202 and miR-9) pivotal for OS metastasis, and their relevant genes, CALD1 and STX1A. Conclusions: MiR-202 and miR-9 are potential key factors affecting the metastasis of OS and CALD1 and STX1A may be possible targets beneficial for the treatment of metastatic OS. However, further experimental studies are needed to confirm our results.

Luminescence and thermal-quenching properties of Dy3+-doped Ba2CaWO6 phosphors

Yu, Ruijin,Shin, Dong Soo,Jang, Kiwan,Guo, Yue,Noh, Hyeon Mi,Moon, Byung Kee,Choi, Byung Chun,Jeong, Jung Hyun,Yi, Soung Soo Elsevier 2014 Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomole Vol.125 No.-

A series of new double perovskite tungstate Ba2CaWO6:xDy(3+) (0.01 <= x <= 0.15) phosphors were synthesized via solid state reaction process. XRD analysis confirmed the phase formation of Ba2CaWO6:Dy3+ materials. The photoluminescence excitation and emission spectra, concentration effect, thermal-quenching, and decay property were investigated. The phosphor could be excited by the UV light region from 250 to 400 nm, and it exhibits blue (493 nm) and yellow (584 nm) emission corresponding to F-4(9/2)-H-6(15/2) transitions and F-4(9/2)-H-6(13/2) transitions, respectively. The optimum dopant concentration of Dy3+ ions in Ba2CaWO6:xDy(3+) is around 5 mol% and the critical transfer distance of Dy3+ is calculated as 14 angstrom. The thermal-quenching temperature is 436 K for Ba2CaWO6:0.05Dy(3+). The fluorescence lifetime is also determined in Ba2CaWO6:0.05Dy(3+). (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Springback analysis of the stiffened panel milling from the bent plate

Chun-Guo Liu,Tao Yue,Xiao-Tong Yu 한국정밀공학회 2019 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Vol.20 No.2

An analytical method considering the redistribution of residual stress in the bent plate is proposed to predict the springback of the stiffened panel when milling the panel layer by layer. Two types of stiffened panel, namely, a panel with crosswise stiffeners and a panel with lengthwise stiffeners, were selected as examples and were analyzed during the removal of each layer. Moreover, a finite-element simulation of the milling process was conducted to make comparisons with the analytical results, which demonstrates similar stress distribution and springback values. The maximum stress variation and springback value appeared when the milling depth reached the initial neutral surface. When the plate thickness decreased, the errors between analytical results and FEM results increased, and the lengthwise-stiffened panel was less affected by errors than the crosswise-stiffened panel because of a larger moment of inertia. The effects of different milling thicknesses per layer, initial plate thickness, and bending radius were also analyzed. Moreover, the milling experiment was performed to make verification. The results suggest that the analytical method can predict the springback of the stiffened panel effectively. The proposed method can also be applied to other similar forming conditions.

Lipase Diversity in Glacier Soil Based on Analysis of Metagenomic DNA Fragments and Cell Culture

Yu Hong Zhang,Peng Jun Shi,Wan Li Liu,Kun Meng,Ying Guo Bai,Guo Zeng Wang,Zhi Chun Zhan,Bin Yao 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2009 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.19 No.9

Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution Effects on Perioperative Coagulation in Elderly Patients Undergoing Hepatic Carcinectomy

Guo, Jian-Rong,Jin, Xiao-Ju,Yu, Jun,Xu, Feng,Zhang, Yi-Wei,Shen, Hua-Chun,Shao, Yi Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.8

Background: Acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) has been widely used to prevent the massive blood loss during hepatic carcinoma. The influences of ANH on coagulation function are still controversy, especially in elderly patients. The study observed ANH effects on coagulation function and fibrinolysis in elderly patients undergoing the disease. Materials and Methods: Thirty elderly patients (aged 60-70 yr) with liver cancer (ASA I or II) taken hepatic carcinectomy from February 2007 to February 2008 were randomly divided into ANH group (n=15) and control group (n=15). After tracheal intubation, patients in ANH group and control group were infused with 6% hydroxyethyl starch (130/0.4) and Ringer's solution, respectively. Blood samples were drawn from patients in both groups at five different time points: before anesthesia induction (T1), 30 min after ANH (T2), 1 h after start of operation (T3), immediately after operation (T4), and 24 h after operation (T5). Then coagulation function, soluble fibrin monomer complex (SFMC), prothrombin fragment (F1+2), and platelet membrane glycoprotein (CD62P and activated GP IIb/GP IIIa) were measured. Results: The perioperative blood loss and allogeneic blood transfusion were recorded during the surgery. The perioperative blood loss was not significantly different between two groups (p>0.05), but the volume of allogeneic blood transfusion in ANH group was significantly less than in control group ($350.0{\pm}70.7$) mL vs. ($457.0{\pm}181.3$) mL (p<0.01). Compared with the data of T1, the prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) measured after T3 were significantly longer (p<0.05) in both groups, but within normal range. There were no significant changes of thrombin time (TT) and D-dimer between two groups at different time points (p>0.05). SFMC and F1+2 increased in both groups, but were not statistically significant. PAC-1-positive cells and CD62P expressions in patients of ANH group were significantly lower than those at T1 (p<0.05) and T2-T5 (p>0.05). Conclusions: ANH has no obvious impact on fibrinolysis and coagulation function in elderly patients undergoing resection of liver cancer. The study suggested that ANH is safe to use in elderly patients and it could reduce allogeneic blood transfusion.

Gadolinium- and lead-containing functional terpolymers for low energy X-ray protection

Yu-Juan Zhang,Xin-Tao Guo,Chun-Hong Wang,Xiang An Lu,De-Feng Wu,Ming Zhang 한국원자력학회 2021 Nuclear Engineering and Technology Vol.53 No.12

By polymerization of gadolinium methacrylate (Gd (MAA)3), lead methacrylate (Pb(MAA)2) and methylmethacrylate (MMA), Gd and Pb were chemically bonded into polymers. The X-ray shielding performance was evaluated by Monte Carlo simulation method, and the results showed that the more metalfunctional organic monomer, the better the shielding performance of terpolymers. When the X-rayenergy is 65 keV, Gd (MAA)3-containing polymers have better shielding performance than Pb(MAA)2-containing polymers. Gd could compensate for the weak absorption region of Pb. Therefore, polymerscontaining both Gd and Pb enhanced shielding efficiency against X-ray in various low-energy ranges. Forobtaining terpolymers with uniform monomer compositions, the relationship between the monomercomposition of the terpolymers and the conversion level was optimized by calculating the reactivityratios. The value of reactivity ratios of r (Gd (MAA)3/Pb(MAA)2), r (Pb(MAA)2/Gd (MAA)3), r (Gd (MAA)3/MMA), r (MMA/Gd (MAA)3), r (Pb(MAA)2/MMA) and r (MMA/Pb(MAA)2) was 0.483, 0.004, 0.338, 2.508,0.255, 0.029. The terpolymers with uniform monomer composition could be obtained by controlling themonomer compositions or conversion levels. The results can provide new radiation protection materialsand contribute to the improvement in nuclear safety.

Microwave absorption and photocatalytic activity of MgxZn1−x ferrite/diatomite composites

Guo Wanmi,Wang Sulei,Ren Qifang,Jin Zhen,Ding Yi,Xiong Chun-Yu,Li Jinpeng,Chen Jing,Zhu Yuelei,오원춘 한국세라믹학회 2022 한국세라믹학회지 Vol.59 No.2

Mg x Zn 1−x ferrite/diatomite composites were synthesized by a two-step combination process (hydrothermal method and mechanical mixing method). The products were characterized by X-ray diff raction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), UV–visible absorption spectrum (UV–Vis), X-ray photoelectron spectroscope (XPS), and microwave vector network analyzer. The photocatalytic results showed that the degradation rate of Rhodamine B (RhB) was 50–90% after 90 min of visible light. At 2–18 GHz frequency, when the Mg–Zn ratio increases to 0.8, the refl ection loss of a single MgxZn 1−x ferrite reaches − 7.23 dB at 8.75 GHz frequency in 3.5 mm thickness while the ratio is 0.2, the refl ection loss at 10.23 GHz reaches − 4.07 dB. The photocatalytic performance of Mgx Zn 1−x ferrite /diatomite composite for the degradation of RhB and its microwave absorption performance as absorbent are studied. The importance of developing new functional coatings to improve human environment is discussed.

Lgr4 Promotes Glioma Cell Proliferation through Activation of Wnt Signaling

Yu, Chun-Yong,Liang, Guo-Biao,Du, Peng,Liu, Yun-Hui Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.8

The key signaling networks regulating glioma cell proliferation remain poorly defined. The leucine-rich repeat containing G-protein coupled receptor 4 (Lgr4) has been implicated in intestinal, gastric, and epidermal cell functions. We investigated whether Lgr4 functions in glioma cells and found that Lgr4 expression was significantly increased in glioma tissues. In addition, Lgr4 overexpression promoted while its knockdown using small interfering RNA oligos inhibited glioma cell proliferation. In addition, Wnt/${\beta}$-catenin signaling was activated in cells overexpressing Lgr4. Therefore, our results revealed that Lgr4 activates Wnt/${\beta}$-catenin signaling to regulate glioma cell proliferation.

Protective Effect of Sodium Ferulate on Acetaldehyde-Treated Precision-Cut Rat Liver Slices

Yu Guo,Xiao-Qian Wu,Chun Zhang,Zhang-Xiu Liao,Yong Wu,Hui Wang 한국식품영양과학회 2012 Journal of medicinal food Vol.15 No.6

Activated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) play a key role in hepatic fibrogenesis, and inhibition of HSC activation may prevent liver fibrosis. Acetaldehyde, the most deleterious metabolite of alcohol, triggers HSC activation in alcoholic liver injury. In the present study, we investigated the protective effect of sodium ferulate (SF), a sodium salt of ferulic acid that is rich in fruits and vegetables, on acetaldehyde-stimulated HSC activation using precision-cut liver slices (PCLSs). Rat PCLSs were co-incubated with 700 lM acetaldehyde and different concentrations of SF. Hepatotoxicity was assessed by measuring enzyme leakage and malondialdehyde content in tissue. a-Smooth muscle actin, transforming growth factor-b1, and hydroxyproline were determined to assess the activation of HSCs. In addition, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1 and the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP-1) were determined to evaluate collagen degradation. SF prominently prevented the enzyme leakage in acetaldehyde-treated slices and also inhibited HSC activation and collagen production stimulated by acetaldehyde. In addition, SF increased MMP-1 expression and decreased TIMP-1 expression. These results showed that SF protected PCLSs from acetaldehyde-stimulated HSC activation and liver injury, which may be associated with the attenuation of oxidative injury and acceleration of collagen degradation

Progress in Studies and Development of Immunoregulation Functional Food and Their Functional Component in China

Chun-ji Han,Zhen-yu Quan,Guo-zhe Jiang 한국식품영양과학회 2015 한국식품영양과학회 학술대회발표집 Vol.2015 No.8