Validation of Reference Genes for Quantitative Real-Time PCR in Bovine PBMCs Transformed and Non-transformed by Theileria annulata

Hongxi Zhao,Junlong Liu,Youquan Li,Congshan Yang,Shuaiyang Zhao,Juan Liu,Aihong Liu,Guangyuan Liu,Hong Yin,Guiquan Guan,Jianxun Luo 대한기생충학열대의학회 2016 The Korean Journal of Parasitology Vol.54 No.1

Spectral Color Reproduction from CIE Tristimulus Values Using a Node Address Array Selection Technique

Guangyuan Wu,Zhen Liu,Jianqing Zhang 보안공학연구지원센터 2015 International Journal of Signal Processing, Image Vol.8 No.9

This study proposes a feasible method for spectral color reproduction based on a node address array selection technique from CIE tristimulus values. In this method three-dimensional lookup table (3-D LUT) has been constructed to connect the node address array and the spectrum as the source and destination spaces. First we present a general framework for how to reproduce spectral color. Then results of recovery are evaluated by the root mean square error (RMSE) and the color difference CIE ΔE00. According to the results considered, the proposed method could reconstruct the spectral reflectance with a high spectral and colorimetric accuracy.

Formation of Stable Phosphorus–Carbon Bond for Enhanced Performance in Black Phosphorus Nanoparticle–Graphite Composite Battery Anodes

Sun, Jie,Zheng, Guangyuan,Lee, Hyun-Wook,Liu, Nian,Wang, Haotian,Yao, Hongbin,Yang, Wensheng,Cui, Yi American Chemical Society 2014 NANO LETTERS Vol.14 No.8

<P>High specific capacity battery electrode materials have attracted great research attention. Phosphorus as a low-cost abundant material has a high theoretical specific capacity of 2596 mAh/g with most of its capacity at the discharge potential range of 0.4–1.2 V, suitable as anodes. Although numerous research progress have shown other high capacity anodes such as Si, Ge, Sn, and SnO<SUB>2</SUB>, there are only a few studies on phosphorus anodes despite its high theoretical capacity. Successful applications of phosphorus anodes have been impeded by rapid capacity fading, mainly caused by large volume change (around 300%) upon lithiation and thus loss of electrical contact. Using the conducting allotrope of phosphorus, “black phosphorus” as starting materials, here we fabricated composites of black phosphorus nanoparticle-graphite by mechanochemical reaction in a high energy mechanical milling process. This process produces phosphorus–carbon bonds, which are stable during lithium insertion/extraction, maintaining excellent electrical connection between phosphorus and carbon. We demonstrated high initial discharge capacity of 2786 mAh·g<SUP>–1</SUP> at 0.2 C and an excellent cycle life of 100 cycles with 80% capacity retention. High specific discharge capacities are maintained at fast C rates (2270, 1750, 1500, and 1240 mAh·g<SUP>–1</SUP> at C/5, 1, 2, and 4.5 C, respectively).</P><P><B>Graphic Abstract</B> <IMG SRC='http://pubs.acs.org/appl/literatum/publisher/achs/journals/content/nalefd/2014/nalefd.2014.14.issue-8/nl501617j/production/images/medium/nl-2014-01617j_0006.gif'></P><P><A href='http://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/nl501617j'>ACS Electronic Supporting Info</A></P>

Low dose Emodin induces tumor senescence for boosting breast cancer chemotherapy via silencing NRARP

Zu, Cong,Qin, Guangyuan,Yang, Chunshu,Liu, Ning,He, Anning,Zhang, Mingdi,Zheng, Xinyu Elsevier 2018 Biochemical and biophysical research communication Vol.505 No.4

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P><B>Purpose</B></P> <P>The resistance to 5-FU often limits its clinical effectiveness on breast cancer treatment. Combination therapy thus is employed to overcome this treatment resistance. We here report a potent antitumor effect of Emodin at low dose on chemotherapy sensitivity of MCF-7 breast cancer cells.</P> <P><B>Methods</B></P> <P>Cell viability, apoptosis, glutathiones (GSH) concentration and Reactive oxygen species (ROS) activity following Emodin and 5-FU treatment was assessed. Cellular senescence following combined treatment and silence of NRARP was examined by senescence-associated β-galactosidase analysis. Western blot analysis was used to determine changes in the expression of p21, p16, p27, E2F1 and NRARP.</P> <P><B>Results</B></P> <P>Low dose Emodin potentiates 5-FU-induced apoptosis of breast cancer cells, in association with inhibition of NRARP, resulting in cellular senescence. RNA interference of NRARP induced cellular senescence in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Furthermore, the cellular senescence induced by Emodin and 5-FU treatment could be reverted by pcDNA–NRARP.</P> <P><B>Conclusion</B></P> <P>These findings provide preclinical evidence for repurposing use of Emodin in combination with chemotherapeutic agents to treat breast cancer as an alternative salvage regimen.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> The chemoresistance often limits clinical effectiveness of chemotherapy on breast cancer treatment. </LI> <LI> Emodin potentiates 5-FU-induced apoptosis of breast cancer cells. </LI> <LI> Low dose Emodin induces cellular senescence in breast cancer cells by inhibition of Nrarp. </LI> </UL> </P>

CXCL12/CXCR4 Axis is Involved in the Recruitment of NK Cells by HMGB1 Contributing to Persistent Airway Inflammation and AHR During the Late Stage of RSV Infection

Chen Sisi,Tang Wei,Yu Guangyuan,Tang Zhengzhen,Liu Enmei 한국미생물학회 2023 The journal of microbiology Vol.61 No.4

We previously showed that both high-mobility group box-1 (HMGB1) and natural killer (NK) cells contribute to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-induced persistent airway inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR). Meanwhile, Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 12 (CXCL12) and its specific receptor (chemokine receptor 4, CXCR4) play important roles in recruitment of immune cells. CXCL12 has been reported to form a complex with HMGB1 that binds to CXCR4 and increases inflammatory cell migration. The relationship between HMGB1, NK cells and chemokines in RSV-infected model remains unclear. An anti-HMGB1 neutralizing antibody and inhibitor of CXCR4 (AMD3100) was administered to observe changes of NK cells and airway disorders in nude mice and BALB/c mice. Results showed that the mRNA expression and protein levels of HMGB1 were elevated in late stage of RSV infection and persistent airway inflammation and AHR were diminished after administration of anti-HMGB1 antibodies, with an associated significant decrease in CXCR4+ NK cells. In addition, CXCL12 and CXCR4 were reduced after HMGB1 blockade. Treatment with AMD3100 significantly suppressed the recruitment of NK cells and alleviated the airway disorders. Thus, CXCL12/CXCR4 axis is involved in the recruitment of NK cells by HMGB1, contributing to persistent airway inflammation and AHR during the late stage of RSV infection.

Ultrathin Two-Dimensional Atomic Crystals as Stable Interfacial Layer for Improvement of Lithium Metal Anode

Yan, Kai,Lee, Hyun-Wook,Gao, Teng,Zheng, Guangyuan,Yao, Hongbin,Wang, Haotian,Lu, Zhenda,Zhou, Yu,Liang, Zheng,Liu, Zhongfan,Chu, Steven,Cui, Yi American Chemical Society 2014 NANO LETTERS Vol.14 No.10

<P>Stable cycling of lithium metal anode is challenging due to the dendritic lithium formation and high chemical reactivity of lithium with electrolyte and nearly all the materials. Here, we demonstrate a promising novel electrode design by growing two-dimensional (2D) atomic crystal layers including hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) and graphene directly on Cu metal current collectors. Lithium ions were able to penetrate through the point and line defects of the 2D layers during the electrochemical deposition, leading to sandwiched lithium metal between ultrathin 2D layers and Cu. The 2D layers afford an excellent interfacial protection of Li metal due to their remarkable chemical stability as well as mechanical strength and flexibility, resulting from the strong intralayer bonds and ultrathin thickness. Smooth Li metal deposition without dendritic and mossy Li formation was realized. We showed stable cycling over 50 cycles with Coulombic efficiency ∼97% in organic carbonate electrolyte with current density and areal capacity up to the practical value of 2.0 mA/cm<SUP>2</SUP>and 5.0 mAh/cm<SUP>2</SUP>, respectively, which is a significant improvement over the unprotected electrodes in the same electrolyte.</P><P><B>Graphic Abstract</B> <IMG SRC='http://pubs.acs.org/appl/literatum/publisher/achs/journals/content/nalefd/2014/nalefd.2014.14.issue-10/nl503125u/production/images/medium/nl-2014-03125u_0005.gif'></P><P><A href='http://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/nl503125u'>ACS Electronic Supporting Info</A></P>