Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of AA2099 Al–Li Alloy with Tailored Li‐Containing Precipitates in Uniaxial Compression at Medium Temperature

Li Hu,Mengdi Li,Weijiu Huang,Xusheng Yang,Fei Guo,Haipeng Dong 대한금속·재료학회 2022 METALS AND MATERIALS International Vol.28 No.5

Microstructure characteristics and mechanical behavior of AA2099 Al–Li alloy with no pre-existing Li-containing precipitates(AA2099-1 sample), pre-existing δ′ precipitates (AA2099-2 sample), pre-existing T1phase (AA2099-3 sample) andpre-existing T2phase (AA2099-4 sample) are systematically investigated via isothermal uniaxial compression at 250 °C inthe present study. Experimental results demonstrate that at the onset of plastic deformation, dynamic precipitation of smallsizedT1phase occurs rapidly within AA2099-1 sample, while it will be hindered within AA2099-2 sample. The increasingplastic strain benefits to dynamic precipitation of small-sized T1phase in AA2099-2 sample. Consequently, AA2099-1 andAA2099-2 samples possess similar and intermediate mechanical behaviors. In terms of AA2099-3 sample, the existence oflarge-sized T1phase results in the maximum yielding stress. However, some regions within these large-sized T1precipitatesare suspected to be sheared by cross-slip, leading to the destruction of crystallographic structure and the formation of Almatrix intervals. This aspect is responsible for the gradual degradation in true stress-strain curve after peak stress. As forAA2099-4 sample, dynamic precipitation rarely happens during plastic deformation and the interaction between dislocationand the pre-existing T2phase belongs to Orowan looping, resulting in the minimal mechanical response. Besides,AA2099-1 sample possesses the average minimum deviation angle (MDA) of ~ 16.5° between the loading direction and the<110> crystal direction, whereas AA2099-4 sample owns the average MDA of ~ 7.5°. The difference in MDA is mainlyattributed to δ′ phase and T1phase, which will separately accelerate and postpone the rotation of orientation towards the<110> crystal direction.

Separation and Identification of Specific Proteins in Leaves of Hydroponically-Grown Grafted Cucumber Plants under NaCl Stress

Li-Fei Yang,Toru Maruo,Yue-Lin Zhu,Chun-Mei Hu,Zheng-Lu Liu 한국원예학회 2006 한국원예학회 기타간행물 Vol.- No.-

Colorectal Cancer Concealment Predicts a Poor Survival: A Retrospective Study

Li, Xiao-Pan,Xie, Zhen-Yu,Fu, Yi-Fei,Yang, Chen,Hao, Li-Peng,Yang, Li-Ming,Zhang, Mei-Yu,Li, Xiao-Li,Feng, Li-Li,Yan, Bei,Sun, Qiao Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.7

Objectives: Understanding the situation of cancer awareness which doctors give to patients might lead to prognostic prediction in cases of of colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods: Subsets of 10,779 CRC patients were used to screen the risk factors from the Cancer Registry in Pudong New Area in cancer awareness, age, TNM stage, and gender. Survival of the patients was calculated by the Kaplan-Meier method and assessed by Cox regression analysis. The views of cancer awareness in doctors and patients were surveyed by telephone or household. Results: After a median observation time of 1,616 days (ranging from 0 to 4,083 days) of 10,779 available patients, 2,596 of the 4,561 patients with cancer awareness survived, whereas 2,258 of the 5,469 patients without cancer awareness and 406 of the 749 patients without information on cancer awareness died of the disease. All-cause and cancer-specific survival were poorer for the patients without cancer awareness than those with (P < 0.001 for each, log-rank test). Cox multivariate regression analysis showed that cancer concealment cases had significantly lower cancer-specific survival (hazard ratio (HR) = 1.299; 95 % confidence interval (CI): 1.200-1.407)and all-cause survival (HR = 1.324; 95 % CI: 1.227-1.428). Furthermore, attitudes of cancer awareness between doctors and patients were significantly different (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Cancer concealment, not only late-stage tumor and age, is associated with a poor survival of CRC patients.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease in a Chinese Population-Based Sample

Fei Han,Fei-Fei Zhai,Quan Wang,Li-Xin Zhou,Jun Ni,Ming Yao,Ming-Li Li,Shu-Yang Zhang,Li-Ying Cui,Zheng-Yu Jin,Yi-Cheng Zhu 대한뇌졸중학회 2018 Journal of stroke Vol.20 No.2

Background and Purpose Epidemiological data of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) in the general population of China are lacking. We report on the prevalence of lacunes, white matter hyperintensity (WMH), and cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) in a community-based sample in China and compare the results with those of other studies. Methods This was a cross-sectional analysis of the population-based Shunyi Study in China. A total of 1,211 stroke-free participants (mean age, 55.6±9.3 years; 37.4% men) with available 3 Tesla (3T) magnetic resonance images were included in this analysis. Demographic information and risk factor data were assessed. The overall and age-specific prevalence of lacunes, WMH, and CMBs was evaluated. Associations between cardiovascular risk factors and the presence of these lesions were analyzed by multiple logistic regression. Results Our study showed a prevalence of 14.5% for lacunes, 72.1% for periventricular hyperintensity (PVH), 65.4% for deep white matter hyperintensity (DWMH), and 10.6% for CMBs. When compared with other community-based samples, individuals in the same age group showed a higher burden of lacunes and a relatively lower prevalence of CMBs. Advanced age was independently associated with the prevalence of these CSVD markers, while the presence of hypertension increased the risk of lacunes, PVH/DWMH, and CMBs in deep or infratentorial locations. Conclusions A higher burden of lacunes but a relatively lower prevalence of CMBs was observed in this Chinese population. This notable result highlights the challenge of CSVD prevention in China. Chinese have a risk factor profile for CSVD similar to those in other populations.

Construction and Characterization of Full-length cDNA Library and Expressed Sequence Tags Analysis in Developing Seeds of Vegetable Soybean

Li-Fei Yang,Jun-Yi Gai,Yue-Lin Zhu,Gang Chen,Guo-Ping Wei,Cong Wang,Qian-Qian Liu 한국원예학회 2008 한국원예학회 기타간행물 Vol.- No.-

Realgar transforming solution-induced differentiation of NB4 cell by the degradation of PML/RARa partially through the ubiquitin–proteasome pathway

Yang Hai,Xin Wang,Peng Song,Jian-yin Li,Longhe Zhao,Fei Xie,Xiang-min Tan,Qin-Jian Xie,Lan Yu,Yang Li,Zhengrong Wu,Hong Yu Li 대한약학회 2019 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.42 No.8

PML/retinoic acid receptor alpha (RARa), as ahallmark of acute promyeloid leukemia (APL), is directlyrelated to the outcome of clinical APL remedy. It isreported that arsenicals can effectively degrade PML/RARa, such as arsenic trioxide and realgar. However, thehigh toxicity or insolubility have hampered their clinicalapplications. Realgar transforming solution (RTS) wasproduced from realgar by bioleaching process in our lab. Previous studies demonstrated that RTS had a significantanti-cancer ability on chronic myeloid leukemia throughoncoprotein degradation. The capacity of RTS on treatingAPL is what is focused on in this study. The results showedthat RTS had a noticeable sensitivity in NB4 cell, and RTSremarkably down-regulated PML/RARa expression andinduced cell differentiation. Further, RTS could accumulatePML/RARa into the nuclear bodies and then executedegradation, which could be reversed by proteasomeinhibitor MG132. The results also exhibited that thereduction of RTS-induced PML/RARa expression accompaniedby the elevation of ubiquitin and SUMO-1 proteinexpression. Finally, PML and SUMO-1 had been demonstratedto be co-localized after RTS treatment byimmunofluorescence co-localization assay and immunoprecipitationassay. In conclusion, these results suggestedthat RTS-induced cell differentiation may attribute to thePML/RARa degradation partially through the ubiquitin–proteasome pathway.

Construction and Characterization of Full-Length cDNA Library and Expressed Sequence Tags Analysis in Developing Seeds of Vegetable Soybean

Li-Fei Yang,Jun-Yi Gai,Yue-Lin Zhu,Gang Chen,Guo-Ping Wei,Cong Wang,Qian-Qian Liu 한국원예학회 2009 Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology Vol.50 No.1

The objectives of this paper were to construct a full-length cDNA library and identify genes encoding high quality proteins in developing seeds of vegetable soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]. The construction of full-length cDNA library was essential for screening and cloning of novel genes. Using vegetable soybean variety ‘NN99-10’ as an experimental material, a full-length cDNA library from the developing seeds was constructed by switching mechanism at 5’-end of RNA transcript (SMART) approach. Total RNA from different developmental stages of seeds was purified. Double strand cDNA was synthesized by SMART method and the cDNA fragments were ligated to the pBluescript II SK vector. The recombinant plasmids were transformed into E. coli by electroporation and a cDNA library of developing seeds was successfully constructed. By counting the number of colonies, the titer of the primary cDNA library was 7.6×10? cfuㆍ㎖<SUP>-1</SUP>, and that of the amplified library was 2.4×10<SUP>12</SUP> cfuㆍ㎖<SUP>-1</SUP>. Electrophoresis gel results indicated that most of the cDNA inserts were ranged from 0.40 to 2.0 kb, with an average size of larger than 800 bp. Randomly picked clones showed that the recombination rate was above 99%. These evidences showed that the cDNA library constructed was a full-length library with high quality, and could be used to screen the genes encoding high quality proteins. A total of 206 randomly selected positive clones were successfully sequenced, and 73% of them contained full-length coding regions. Based on bioinformatics analysis of the sequences, we obtained 192 expressed sequence tags (ESTs) from 206 cDNA positive clones. Eight important genes which might be involved in seed quality were identified, and two of their genes were identified to be related to the allergenicity of seed proteins. The full-length cDNA library constructed in this research has laid the foundation for the further cloning of novel genes and the revealed EST sequences have enriched our knowledge of the function genes of vegetable soybean seeds.

Fibulin2: a negative regulator of BMSC osteogenic differentiation in infected bone fracture healing

Li Shi-Dan,Xing Wei,Wang Shao-Chuan,Li You-Bin,Jiang Hao,Zheng Han-Xuan,Li Xiao-Ming,Yang Jing,Guo De-Bin,Xie Xiao-Yu,Jiang Ren-Qing,Fan Chao,Li Lei,Xu Xiang,Fei Jun 생화학분자생물학회 2023 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.55 No.-

Bone fracture remains a common occurrence, with a population-weighted incidence of approximately 3.21 per 1000. In addition, approximately 2% to 50% of patients with skeletal fractures will develop an infection, one of the causes of disordered bone healing. Dysfunction of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) plays a key role in disordered bone repair. However, the specific mechanisms underlying BMSC dysfunction caused by bone infection are largely unknown. In this study, we discovered that Fibulin2 expression was upregulated in infected bone tissues and that BMSCs were the source of infection-induced Fibulin2. Importantly, Fibulin2 knockout accelerated mineralized bone formation during skeletal development and inhibited inflammatory bone resorption. We demonstrated that Fibulin2 suppressed BMSC osteogenic differentiation by binding to Notch2 and inactivating the Notch2 signaling pathway. Moreover, Fibulin2 knockdown restored Notch2 pathway activation and promoted BMSC osteogenesis; these outcomes were abolished by DAPT, a Notch inhibitor. Furthermore, transplanted Fibulin2 knockdown BMSCs displayed better bone repair potential in vivo. Altogether, Fibulin2 is a negative regulator of BMSC osteogenic differentiation that inhibits osteogenesis by inactivating the Notch2 signaling pathway in infected bone.

Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections after Liver Resec-tion (A Multivariate Analysis of 6,132 Patients)

( Li-yang Sun ),( Jiong-jie Yu ),( Ju-dong Li ),( Xin-fei Xu ),( Jia-he Wang ),( Bing Quan ),( Wen-tao Yan ),( Feng Shen ),( Chao Li ),( Lei Liang ),( Tian Yang ) 대한간학회 2018 춘·추계 학술대회 (KASL) Vol.2018 No.1

Aims: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common postoperative complication and associated with an increased morbidity, hospital stay, and overall cost. The aim of the present study was to identify risk factors for SSIs after hepatic resection based on a large single-center cohort. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted of 6,132 patients who underwent liver resection without concomitant biliary reconstruction or gastrointestinal procedures between 2014 and 2016 at the largest hepatic center in China. The occurrences of SSI, classified as incisional SSI and organ/space SSI within 30 days after operation were investigated. Patient- and surgical-related risk variables were collected using standardized data collection form. A likelihood ratio forward regression model was used to assess the independent association of risk factors with SSI. Results: SSI developed in 587 patients (9.6%), including superficial/deep incisional SSI in 357 patients (5.8 %), and organ/ space SSI in 304 patients (5.0 %). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that obesity, diabetes mellitus, ASA score ≥ 2, liver cirrhosis, re-hepatectomy, hepatoliathiasis, and intraoperative blood transfusion were independent risk factors of overall SSI. However, incisional and organ/space SSI differed from each other with respect to risk factors. Among a variety of risk factors, hepatolithiasis, liver cirrhosis, and intraoperative blood transfusion were consistently associated with both incisional and organ/space SSI. Conclusions: SSI is a common complication after liver resection, and more caution should be taken in patients with hepatolithiasis or liver cirrhosis. Prevention strategies focusing on factors associated with SSI is necessary in order to reduce SSI after liver resection.

Characterization of the Hot Deformation Behaviour of an As-Extruded Al–Cu–Li Alloy by Constitutive Analysis

Xusheng Yang,Weijiu Huang,Xianghui Zhu,Ran Zhang,Fei Guo,Li Hu 대한금속·재료학회 2021 METALS AND MATERIALS International Vol.27 No.11

The true stress–strain curves of an as-extruded state AA2099 were determined by uniaxial compression tests under varioushot deformation regimes. Constitutive analysis of the curves allowed calculation of the hot deformation activation energy(QHW). The microstructure of the as-compressed specimens were also characterized by electron back scatter diffraction(EBSD). EBSD data analyses showed that the major restoration mechanism corresponding to common industrial extrusionregimes was dynamic recovery. The precipitates in three states (T83, as-homogenized, and as-extruded) were characterizedby X-ray diffraction (XRD) phase analyses and transmission electron microscopy. The results revealed that the QHWwasclosely relevant to the precipitates strengthening. The finite element method simulation results and the microstructure of theextruded products confirmed that AA2099 in as-extruded state possessed good workability.