microRNA-328 in exosomes derived from M2 macrophages exerts a promotive effect on the progression of pulmonary fibrosis via FAM13A in a rat model

Meng-Ying Yao,Wei-Hong Zhang,Wen-Tao Ma,Qiu-Hong Liu,Li-Hua Xing,Gao-Feng Zhao 생화학분자생물학회 2019 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.51 No.-

Currently, exosome-enclosed microRNAs (miRs) in exhaled breath have potential for biomarker discovery in patients with pulmonary diseases. This study was performed to investigate the roles of M2 macrophage-derived exosomes expressing miR-328 in pulmonary fibrosis (PF). Microarray-based analysis was used to screen differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and regulatory miRs in PF. The miR-target relationship between FAM13A and miR-328 was confirmed. The expression of FAM13A and miR-328 was measured in PF rats, and gain- and loss-of-function assays were conducted to determine the regulatory effects of FAM13A and miR-328 on PF. In addition, exosomes derived from M2 macrophages were isolated and then cocultured with pulmonary interstitial fibroblasts to identify the role of these exosomes in PF. Furthermore, the effects of M2 macrophage-derived exosomes overexpressing miR-328 on pulmonary fibroblast proliferation and the progression of PF were assessed in vivo. miR-328 might perform a vital function in PF by regulating FAM13A. FAM13A expression was downregulated while miR-328 expression was upregulated in rats with PF, and a miR-target relationship between miR-328 and FAM13A was observed. Additionally, miR-328 overexpression and FAM13A silencing each were suggested to promote pulmonary interstitial fibroblast proliferation and the expression of Collagen 1A, Collagen 3A and α-SMA. Then, in vitro experiments demonstrated that M2 macrophage-derived exosomes overexpressing miR-328 contributed to enhanced pulmonary interstitial fibroblast proliferation and promoted PF. Furthermore, in vivo experiments confirmed the promotive effects of M2 macrophagederived exosomes overexpressing miR-328 on the progression of PF. Collectively, the results showed that

Garcinone C Suppress Proliferation of AGS Gastric Cancer Cells through Regulating the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway

Shuai Qiu,Jim Tae Kim,Yi meng Zhou,Ji Hyun Moon,Hong Jin Lee 한국산업식품공학회 2020 학술대회 및 심포지엄 Vol.2020 No.08

The differentiation of human multipotent adult progenitor cells into hepatocyte-like cells induced by coculture with human hepatocyte line L02

Ning Mu,Hong-Bao Liu,Qiu-Hong Meng,De-Wei Du,Yi Jiang,Huan-Zhang Hu 대한외과학회 2014 Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research(ASRT) Vol.88 No.1

Purpose: The aim of this study was to establish an in vitro method to purify human multipotent adult progenitor cells (hMAPCs) and assess their possible differentiation into hepatocytes by coculture with human hepatocyte line L02. Methods: hMAPCs were isolated by magnetic activated cell sorting (MACS) depletion selection using CD45 and GlyA microbeads. After indirect or direct coculture of hMAPCs and human hepatocyte line L02, the expression of albumin (ALB), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), cytokeratin (CK) 18, and CK19 by hMAPCs was detected by immunocytochemistry. Results: With the MACS method, (5?10) × 10⁴/mL hMAPCs could be separated from 1 × 10?/mL bone marrow mononuclear cells. The purity of CD45-/GlyA- cells separated from bone marrow adherent cells was more than 98%, as determined by flow cytometry. In the coculture without cell-to-cell contact, hMAPCs expressed high AFP on day 1, and then tapered daily to low expression on day 7; ALB expression reached its peak on day 5, and remained high on day 7; CK18 was initially expressed on day 5 and was higher on day 7; CK19 was negative in all assays. In the coculture with cell-to-cell contact, ALB and CK18 were expressed by most cells while AFP appeared in only a few on day 5. Conclusion: hMAPCs were induced to differentiate into mature hepatocyte-like cells by coculture with a hepatocyte cell line, either with or without cell-to-cell contact, but the former seemed more effective.

Coenzyme Q10 Production by Sphingomonas sp. ZUTE03 with Novel Precursors Isolated from Tobacco Waste in a Two-Phase Conversion System

( Le Quan Qiu ),( Wei Jian Wang ),( Wei Hong Zhong ),( Li Zhong ),( Jian Jun Fang ),( Xuan Zhen Li ),( Shi Jin Wu ),( Jian Meng Chen ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2011 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.21 No.5

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a widely used supplement in heart diseases treatment or antioxidative dietary. The microbial production of CoQ10 was enhanced by addition of solanesol and novel precursors recovered from waste tobacco. The novel precursors were separated by silica gel and identified as α-linolenic acid (LNA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) based on the effect on CoQ10 production and GC-MS. The effects of novel precursors on CoQ10 production by Sphingomonas sp. ZUTE03 were further evaluated in a two-phase conversion system. The precursor`s combination of solanesol (70mg/l) with BHT (30mg/l) showed the best effect on the improvement of CoQ10 yield. A maximal CoQ10 productivity (9.5 mg l-1 h-1) was achieved after 8h conversion, with a molar conversion rate of 92.6% and 92.4% on BHT and solanesol, respectively. The novel precursors, BHT and LNA in crude extracts from waste tobacco leaves, might become potential candidates for application in the industrial production of CoQ10 by microbes.

The Holistic View of Cosmetic Science

Yinmao Dong,Xianrong Qiu,Hong Meng 한국피부과학연구원 2016 아시안뷰티화장품학술지 Vol.14 No.1

목적: 화장품피부과학은 독립적인 학문이면서 생명과학, 화학, 포장설계 등 20개이상 분야를 포함한 종합적인 학 문이다. 화장품피부과학은 초기 간단한 피부조직에서부터 시작하였으나 피부가 시상 하부- 뇌하수체- 부신간의 내분비조절작용을 한다고 인식됨에 따라 피부는 내분비 신호전달의 대상기관으로 인식되기 시작했다. 피부과학은 피부의 매크로 이해로부터 현재의 피부미생물과 같은 마이크로 단계의 이해로 발전되었다. 그래서 본 연구는 피부 의 전체론을 제시해서 피부문제를 해결하려 한다. 방법: 고금중외 모든 국가의 형성과 전체론의 계기로 화장품과학전체론 및 화장품학과 연관된 학과 특히 피부과학 의 발전과정을 설명하였다. 결과: 본 연구는 피부과학의 발전과정을 총 정리하고 전반적인 관점을 설립하여 각종피부문제를 해결하려 한다. 결론: 화장품과학의 전체론은 화장품과학 발전의 필연적인 추세로 될 것이라고 사료된다. Purpose: Cosmetics science has become an independent and comprehensive science with over 20 disciplines, including life science, chemistry, packaging design. In the cosmetic skin science, there were early simple skin histology, and were the understanding of the hypothalamus pituitary adrenal axis in skin, that the skin becomes the target organ of various endocrine signaling. There were early the macro understanding of the skin, and now the micro understanding of the skin, such as skin microbial community and so on. Therefore,this paper put forward a holistic view to solve skin problems. Methods: Inspired from the formation and significance of holism at all times and in all countries, we expounded the development history of cosmetic science and cosmetics related disciplines, especially dermatology. Results: This summarized the development of dermatology and established a holistic view to remove various skin problems. Conclusion: The holistic view of cosmetic science will become an inevitable trend in the development of cosmetic science.

Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy versus Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy in Definitive Chemoradiotherapy for Cervical Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Comparison of Survival Outcomes and Toxicities

Nai-Bin Chen,Bo Qiu,Jun Zhang,Meng-Yun Qiang,Yu-Jia Zhu,Bin Wang,Jin-Yu Guo,Ling-Zhi Cai,Shao-Min Huang,Meng-Zhong Liu,Qun Li,Yong-Hong Hu,Qi-Wen Li,Hui Liu 대한암학회 2020 Cancer Research and Treatment Vol.52 No.1

Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the survival and toxicities in cervical esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (CESCC) treated by concurrent chemoradiothrapy with either three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) or intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) techniques. Materials and Methods A total of 112 consecutive CESCC patients were retrospectively reviewed. 3D-CRT and IMRT groups had been analyzed by propensity score matching method, with sex, age, Karnofsky performance status, induction chemotherapy, and tumor stage well matched. The Kaplan- Meier method and Cox proportional hazards model were used for overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Toxicities were compared between two groups by Fisher exact test. Results With a median follow-up time of 34.9 months, the 3-year OS (p=0.927) and PFS (p=0.859) rate was 49.6% and 45.8% in 3D-CRT group, compared with 54.4% and 42.8% in IMRT group. The rates of grade ! 3 esophagitis, grade ! 2 pneumonitis, esophageal stricture, and hemorrhage were comparable between two groups, while the rate of tracheostomy dependence was much higher in IMRT group than 3D-CRT group (14.3% vs.1.8%, p=0.032). Radiotherapy technique (hazard ratio [HR], 0.09; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.01 to 0.79) and pretreatment hoarseness (HR, 0.12; 95% CI 0.02 to 0.70) were independently prognostic of tracheostomy dependence. Conclusion No survival benefits had been observed while comparing IMRT versus 3D-CRT in CESCC patients. IMRT with fraction dose escalation and pretreatment hoarseness were considered to be associated with a higher risk for tracheostomy dependence. Radiation dose escalation beyond 60 Gy should be taken into account carefully when using IMRT with hypofractionated regimen.