Decreased Expression of LKB1 Correlates with Poor Prognosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Undergoing Hepatectomy

Huang, Yue-Han,Chen, Zhen-Kun,Huang, Ka-Te,Li, Peng,He, Bin,Guo, Xu,Zhong, Jun-Qiao,Zhang, Qi-Yu,Shi, Hong-Qi,Song, Qi-Tong,Yu, Zheng-Ping,Shan, Yun-Feng Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.3

Aim: To study any correlation of LKB1 expression with prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cases. Methods: A total of 70 HCC patients and 20 primary intrahepatic stone patients in the first affiliated hospital of Wenzhou Medical College were enrolled in this study. LKB1 expression was detected by immunohistochemistry. Patients were followed-up and prognostic factors were evaluated. Result: LKB1 expression was decreased in the HCC samples. Loss of LKB1 expression in HCC was significantly related to histologic grade (P=0.010), vascular invasion (P=0.025) and TMN stage (P=0.011). Patients showing negative LKB1 expression had a significantly shorter disease-free and overall survival than those with positive expression (P = 0.001, P=0.000, respectively). Multivariate Cox regression analysis indicated that LKB1 expression level was an independent factor of survival (P = 0.033). Conclusion: HCC patients with decreased expression LKB1 have a poor prognosis. The loss of LKB1 expression is correlated with a lower survival rate.

The Rapid Growth of the Indian Right and Its Realistic Impact1

Huang Dekai(Dekai Huang),Chen Qi(Qi Chen) 아시아사회과학학회 2022 Jornal of Asia Social Science Vol.9 No.1

Since coming into power in 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has adopted a series of policies and measures to promote Hindu nationalism as the mainstream ideology of Indian politics, and has formed a comprehensive and open cooperative relationship with Hindu right-wing organizations.On the basis of combing the development of Indian right-wing organizations and summarizing the theoretical propositions of Hindu nationalism, this paper explores the influence of Hindu nationalism on India's domestic and foreign affairs.

8-60hIPP5^m-Induced G2/M Cell Cycle Arrest Involves Activation of ATM/p53/p21^cip1/waf1 Pathways and Delayed Cyclin B1 Nuclear Translocation

Zeng, Qi-Yan,Zeng, Lin-Jie,Huang, Yu,Huang, Yong-Qi,Zhu, Qi-Fang,Liao, Zhi-Hong Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.9

Protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) is a major serine/threonine phosphatase that controls gene expression and cell cycle progression. The active mutant IPP5 ($8-60hIPP5^m$), the latest member of the inhibitory molecules for PP1, has been shown to inhibit the growth of human cervix carcinoma cells (HeLa). In order to elucidate the underlying mechanisms, the present study assessed overexpression of $8-60hIPP5^m$ in HeLa cells. Flow cytometric and biochemical analyses showed that overexpression of $8-60hIPP5^m$ induced G2/M-phase arrest, which was accompanied by the upregulation of cyclin B1 and phosphorylation of G2/M-phase proteins ATM, p53, $p21^{cip1/waf1}$ and Cdc2, suggesting that $8-60hIPP5^m$ induces G2/M arrest through activation of the ATM/p53/$p21^{cip1/waf1}$/Cdc2/cyclin B1 pathways. We further showed that overexpression of $8-60hIPP5^m$ led to delayed nuclear translocation of cyclin B1. $8-60hIPP5^m$ also could translocate to the nucleus in G2/M phase and interact with $pp1{\alpha}$ and Cdc2 as demonstrated by co-precipitation assay. Taken together, our data demonstrate a novel role for $8-60hIPP5^m$ in regulation of cell cycle in HeLa cells, possibly contributing to the development of new therapeutic strategies for cervix carcinoma.

Sensitization of Cervical Carcinoma Cells to Paclitaxel by an IPP5 Active Mutant

Zeng, Qi-Yan,Huang, Yu,Zeng, Lin-Jie,Huang, Min,Huang, Yong-Qi,Zhu, Qi-Fang Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.19

Paclitaxel is one of the best anticancer agents that has been isolated from plants, but its major disadvantage is its dose-limiting toxicity. In this study, we obtained evidence that the active mutant IPP5 ($8-60hIPP5^m$), the latest member of the inhibitory molecules for protein phosphatase 1, sensitizes human cervix carcinoma cells HeLa more efficiently to the therapeutic effects of paclitaxel. The combination of $8-60hIPP5^m$ with paclitaxel augmented anticancer effects as compared to paclitaxel alone as evidenced by reduced DNA synthesis and increased cytotoxicity in HeLa cells. Furthermore, our results revealed that $8-60hIPP5^m$ enhances paclitaxel-induced G2/M arrest and apoptosis, and augments paclitaxel-induced activation of caspases and release of cytochrome C. Evaluation of signaling pathways indicated that this synergism was in part related to downregulation of NF-${\kappa}B$ activation and serine/threonine kinase Akt pathways. We noted that $8-60hIPP5^m$ downregulated the paclitaxel-induced NF-${\kappa}B$ activation, $I{\kappa}B{\alpha}$ degradation, PI3-K activity and phosphorylation of the serine/threonine kinase Akt, a survival signal which in many instances is regulated by NF-${\kappa}B$. Together, our observations indicate that paclitaxel in combination with $8-60hIPP5^m$ may provide a therapeutic advantage for the treatment of human cervical carcinoma.

Magnolol exerts anti-asthmatic effects by regulating Janus kinase-signal transduction and activation of transcription and Notch signaling pathways and modulating Th1/Th2/Th17 cytokines in ovalbumin-sensitized asthmatic mice

Huang, Qi,Han, Lele,Lv, Rong,Ling, Ling The Korean Society of Pharmacology 2019 The Korean Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology Vol.23 No.4

Allergic asthma, is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airway presenting with airway hyperresponsiveness and airway remodelling. T helper cells-derived cytokines are critically associated with asthma pathogenesis. Janus kinase-signal transduction and activation of transcription (JAK/STAT) signaling is found to be involved in asthma. Magnolol is a plant-derived bioactive compound with several pharmacological effects. The study aimed to assess the effects of magnolol in ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthmatic model. BALB/c mice were sensitized and challenged with OVA. Magnolol (12.5, 25, or 50 mg/kg body weight) was administered to separate groups of animals. Dexamethasone was used as the positive control. Cellular infiltration into the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were reduced on magnolol treatment. The levels of Th2 and Th17 cytokines were reduced with noticeably raised levels of interferon gamma. Lung function was improved effectively along with restoration of bronchial tissue architecture. OVA-specific immunoglobulin E levels in serum and BALF were decreased by magnolol. Magnolol reduced Th17 cell population and effectively modulated the JAK-STAT and Notch 1 signaling. The results suggest the promising use of magnolol in therapy for allergic asthma.

Behavior Prediction Based on Vision Judgment of Ball Carrier in Basketball Matches

Huang Qi,Zou Xiaowei,Li Hui,Ma Tiemin,Lin Dong 보안공학연구지원센터 2015 International Journal of Multimedia and Ubiquitous Vol.10 No.10

The introduction of digital video technology into basketball trainings can greatly increase the efficiency of training; this thesis proposes a behavior prediction method based on the vision judgment of ball carrier to the computer technology used for the behavior prediction of ball carrier. The method analyzes the characteristics in basketball matches like complexity background, fast speed, and low resolution and so on, which integrate the multiple effective head vision characteristics, form the Riemannian manifold, and then map them into tangent space. Well-trained classifier is used to recognize the head pose of the ball carrier to ensure the visual range. This thesis makes prediction experiments for shooting, passing and dribbling of the ball carrier, and the simulation experiments shows that the proposed method is correct and efficient.

Design and research of deep slot universal motor for electric power tools

Qi, Huang,Ling, Luo,Jichao, Cao,Wei, Xi The Korean Institute of Power Electronics 2020 JOURNAL OF POWER ELECTRONICS Vol.20 No.6

In this paper, a deep slot universal motor is designed for electric power tools. The deep slot structure can reduce the cost of universal motor materials and improve production efficiency. A mathematical model of a universal motor is established and a simulation model is established by MagNet finite element software. Then, the static magnetic field distribution and load characteristics of the deep slot universal motor are analyzed. Different methods are adopted to improve the commutation spark of a deep slot universal motor. Finally, three 550-W and 9500-rpm prototype motors are tested. Simulation and experimental results indicate that an uneven air gap, brush offset by a certain angle, as well as different turns of the lead coil and the lag coil can effectively improve the commutation spark of a deep slot universal motor.

Utilization of electron beam to modulate electron injection over Schottky barrier

Qi Zhang,Junjie Qi,Yunhua Huang,Huifeng Li,Xin Li,Ruoshui Wang,Yue Zhang 한국물리학회 2011 Current Applied Physics Vol.11 No.3

Modulation of electron injection over Schottky barrier was realized by employing electron beam irradiation on the metal/ZnO-nanowire contact. The structure revealed a good response to the illumination at a scanning frequency of 0.1 Hz, which can be enhanced by increasing bias and decreased with the increase of electron beam energy. These phenomena can be attributed to the Schottky barrier formed at the metal/ZnO-nanowire interface which limits the electron transport across the contact. The electron beam irradiation gives rise to high efficiency of electron injection over the barrier, while the interplay between charge discreteness, coherent scattering, and Coulomb interaction may reduce the conductivity.

Identification of differentially expressed miRNAs after Lactobacillus reuteri treatment in the ileum mucosa of piglets

Qi Wang,Qian Sun,Jing Wang,Xiaoyu Qiu,Renli Qi,Jinxiu Huang 한국유전학회 2020 Genes & Genomics Vol.42 No.11

Background Lactobacillus reuteri I5007 possesses many excellent probiotic characteristics in piglets. miRNA plays importantrole in host-microbiota interactions, but the mechanism by which L. reuteri I5007 regulates intestinal function throughits influence on miRNA expression is unknown. Objective This study analyzed the miRNA expression patterns in the ileum mucosa tissue of piglets by L. reuteri I5007treatment, aim to clarify its molecular mechanism for regulating intestinal function through miRNA. Methods Neonatal piglets were orally administered L. reuteri I5007 or a placebo daily starting on day 1, and differentialexpression of ileal miRNAs was analyzed at 10 and 20 days of age by small RNA sequencing. Results 361 known porcine miRNAs were identified, and ten miRNAs were highly expressed in the ileum mucosa in bothtreatments. Nineteen differentially expressed (DE) miRNAs were identified in response to L. reuteri treatment, and four DEmiRNAs (ssc-miR-196a, -196b-5p, -1285 and -10386) were differentially expressed at both time points. The KEGG pathwayanalyses showed the targets of 19 DE miRNAs were involved in 63 significantly enriched pathways, including the PI3KAktand MAPK pathways, which were confirmed to play important roles in probiotic-host communication. L. reuteri I5007exerted anti-inflammatory effects by influencing the levels of inflammatory cytokines. Suppressor of cytokine signalling 4gene was the target gene of ssc-miR-196a/-196b-5p, overexpression of ssc-miR-196a/-196b-5p downregulated the mRNAexpression of IL-1β and TNFα in IPEC-J2 cells. Conclusion Our study provides new insight into the role of miRNAs in the intestinal function of piglets after L. reuteriI5007 treatment.

Impact of a Dust Storm on Characteristics of Particle Matter (PM) in Guangzhou, China

Qi Fan,Chong Shen,Xuemei Wang,Yuan Li,Wei Huang,Guixiong Liang,Shaoyi Wang,Zhuoer Huang 한국기상학회 2013 Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences Vol.49 No.1

A strong dust-storm (23-25 April, 2009) occurred in the provinces of Inner Mongolia, Gansu, and Shanxi, North China. Cities along the storm path (from north to south: Xi’ning, Lanzhou,Chengdu, Changsha, and Guangzhou) all experienced a sharp increase in particle matter (PM10) concentration. This is the first case that an Asian dust storm hit Guangzhou in Southern China. The impacts of dust storm on the characteristics of PM were investigated using samples collected in Guangzhou during 27-29 April, 2009. In addition, the mass concentration and chemical composition during a normal non-dust period (12-14 May, 2009) were compared with those in dust period. The results show that the concentration of PM10during the dust episode (0.231 mg m−3) was twice higher than that in the non-dust episode (0.103 mg m−3). Chemical analysis showed that concentrations of metal elements, enrichment factors of metal elements, and soluble ions during the dust episode were very different from those of non-dust. The total concentration of metal elements content in PM10 was 53.5 μg m−3 in the dust episode, which is about two times higher than that in non-dust episode (28.5 μgm−3). Increases in concentrations of Na, Ti, Zn, Cu, and Cr ranged from zero to 100% during the dust episode. However, the enrichment factors in non-dust episode were higher than that in dust-storm period,indicating that the above five chemicals originated mainly from local sources in Guangzhou. The concentrations of K, Mg, Al, Fe, Mn, V,and Co increased by over 100% in the dust episode, indicating their origins of remote sources. In the dust period, some water-soluble ions increased in PM10, but the main components in PM10 were SO42−,NO3− and NH4+. At last, we assessed the sources of dusts by analyzing synoptic situation and back trajectories of air mass in Guangzhou, and demonstrated that the main source of the dust storm was from Mongolia.