MicroRNA-766-3p Inhibits Tumour Progression by Targeting Wnt3a in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

You, Yu,Que, Keting,Zhou, Yun,Zhang, Zhen,Zhao, Xiaoping,Gong, Jianpin,Liu, Zuojin Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology 2018 Molecules and cells Vol.41 No.9

Recent studies have indicated that microRNAs (miRNAs) play an important role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression. In this study, we showed that miR-766-3p was decreased in approximately 72% of HCC tissues and cell lines, and its low expression level was significantly correlated with tumour size, TNM stage, metastasis, and poor prognosis in HCC. Ectopic miR-766-3p expression inhibited HCC cell proliferation, colony formation, migration and invasion. In addition, we showed that miR-766-3p repressed Wnt3a expression. A luciferase reporter assay revealed that Wnt3a was a direct target of miR-766-3p, and an inverse correlation between miR-766-3p and Wnt3a expression was observed. Moreover, Wnt3a up-regulation reversed the effects of miR766-3p on HCC progression. In addition, our study showed that miR-766-3p up-regulation decreased the nuclear ${\beta}-catenin$ level and expression of Wnt targets (TCF1 and Survivin) and reduced the level of MAP protein regulator of cytokinesis 1 (PRC1). However, these effects of miR-766-3p were reversed by Wnt3a up-regulation. In addition, PRC1 upregulation increased the nuclear ${\beta}-catenin$ level and protein expression of TCF1 and Survivin. iCRT3, which disrupts the ${\beta}-catenin-TCF4$ interaction, repressed the TCF1, Survivin and PRC1 protein levels. Taken together, our results suggest that miR-766-3p down-regulation promotes HCC cell progression, probably by targeting the Wnt3a/PRC1 pathway, and miR-766-3p may serve as a potential therapeutic target in HCC.

Tannin–Thioctic Acid Network Hydrogels with Antibacterial and Hydrophobic Properties

Xinyi Hu,Que Kong,Rong Li,Change Zhou,Zhiguang Li 한국섬유공학회 2023 Fibers and polymers Vol.24 No.10

Making a multifunctional hydrogel-based wound dressing is a long-term research goal. Therefore, it is of great significance to develop an ideal wound dressing with desirable biocompatibility, adhesive property, antibacterial property and simple production. Herein, molecular network crosslinking hydrogels were achieved through the nucleophilic addition of polyphenol-sulfur radical using tannic acid and thioctic acid as matrix. The multifunctional tannic–thioctic acid (TATA) hydrogels with excellent rheological properties were prepared by further modification of antibacterial and hydrophobic properties. The successful cross-linking of the molecules was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Complex hydrogels had certain hydrophobic properties, which can slowly absorb wound tissue fluid and keep the wetness of the wound. In addition, the hydrogel had good rheological, antibacterial and antioxidant properties, and also improved blood clotting effect and biocompatibility. These results indicated that TATA hydrogel had the potential prospect to be used as a novel wound dressing for a wide range of medical applications.

Magnetic Properties and Microstructure of DyAlCu-diffusion Sintered Nd-Fe-B Magnets

Chunfa Liao,Xun Zhou,Peng Jiang,Zhiyong Zeng,Lianghua Que 한국자기학회 2022 Journal of Magnetics Vol.27 No.2

The ability to improve the coercivity of sintered Nd-Fe-B diffused by Dy-Al-Cu alloy derived from electrolysis in a fluoride salt-oxide system was evaluated. The results show that with the increase in heat treatment time, the coercivity of the magnet firstly increased and then decreased. Holding at 900 ℃ for 4 h, tempering at low temperature for 3 h at 550 ℃, the coercivity of GBDPed magnet increased by 44.34 %, the remanence decreased by 1.26 %, the Dy-rich shell phase was recognizable, and the Nd-rich phase evenly distributed. Electron microscope analysis showed that when the GBDP time was longer than 4h, the diffusion of Dy from the shell phase to the matrix phase dominated, decreasing the coercivity with the increase in the diffusion time. The increase of Fe content in the grain boundary phase enhanced the exchange coupling between grains, which also reduced the coercivity of the GBDPed magnet. The infiltration of the matrix phase by excessive Dy and deterioration of (00L) texture of Nd-Fe-B resulted in the reduction of the remanence and the maximum energy product.

Influence of the Electrolytic Dy-Cu alloy on the Coercivity of Sintered Nd-Fe-B Magnet

Chun-fa Liao,Xun Zhou,Peng Jiang,Zhiyong Zeng,Lianghua Que 한국자기학회 2022 Journal of Magnetics Vol.27 No.4

The fluorine salt oxide molten-salt electrolytic Dy-Cu alloy was used as a grain boundary diffusion source instead of the doped Dy-Cu alloy. The microstructure and coercivity of the GBDPed magnets with the different diffusion times were studied. The results show that the coercivity increased with the increase in the GBDP time. The ability of the electrolytic Dy-Cu alloy to improve the coercivity of Nd-Fe-B is more advantageous than that of the doped Dy-Cu alloy. Microstructure analysis shows that the segregation and metal inclusion, a small amount of Dy2O3, and the poor synergy diffusion between Dy and Cu lead to the unsatisfactory performance of the doped Dy-Cu alloy to improve the coercivity. The diffusion rate and depth of the GBD source improved by replacing the doped alloy with an electrolytic alloy.

MicroRNA-766-3p Inhibits Tumour Progression by Targeting Wnt3a in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Yu You,Keting Que,Yun Zhou,Zhen Zhang,Xiaoping Zhao,Jianpin Gong,Zuojin Liu 한국분자세포생물학회 2018 Molecules and cells Vol.41 No.9

Recent studies have indicated that microRNAs (miRNAs) play an important role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression. In this study, we showed that miR-766-3p was decreased in approximately 72% of HCC tissues and cell lines, and its low expression level was significantly correlated with tumour size, TNM stage, metastasis, and poor prognosis in HCC. Ectopic miR-766-3p expression inhibited HCC cell proliferation, colony formation, migration and invasion. In addition, we showed that miR-766-3p repressed Wnt3a expression. A luciferase reporter assay revealed that Wnt3a was a direct target of miR-766-3p, and an inverse correlation between miR-766-3p and Wnt3a expression was observed. Moreover, Wnt3a up-regulation reversed the effects of miR-766-3p on HCC progression. In addition, our study showed that miR-766-3p up-regulation decreased the nuclear β-catenin level and expression of Wnt targets (TCF1 and Survivin) and reduced the level of MAP protein regulator of cytokinesis 1 (PRC1). However, these effects of miR-766-3p were reversed by Wnt3a up-regulation. In addition, PRC1 upregulation increased the nuclear β-catenin level and protein expression of TCF1 and Survivin. iCRT3, which disrupts the β-catenin-TCF4 interaction, repressed the TCF1, Survivin and PRC1 protein levels. Taken together, our results suggest that miR-766-3p down-regulation promotes HCC cell progression, probably by targeting the Wnt3a/PRC1 pathway, and miR-766-3p may serve as a potential therapeutic target in HCC.

Multiple Impairments in Male Reproduction 1 (mimr1), a Novel Male-Sterile Mutant of Arabidopsis thaliana, Shows Several Defects in Male Reproductive Development

Hai-Yan Chen,Yue-Feng Guan,Xue-Yong Huang,Yu-Ting Wu,Fen-Fei Wang,Ju-Fang Gao,Que Zhou,Zhong-Nan Yang,Jia-Yao Liu,Hong-Xia Zhang 한국식물학회 2012 Journal of Plant Biology Vol.55 No.3

We have characterized a new male-sterile mutant in Arabidopsis that exhibits conditional sterility but has restored fertility when drought-stressed. This mutant,multiple impairments in male reproduction 1 (mimr1),shows pleiotropic defects in both vegetative and reproductive development. Examination with dissecting and scanning electron microscopes revealed that its pollen grains are not effectively released from the anther locule after dehiscence, and anther differentiation is defective. Growth of the style and stamen filaments are also abnormal. Histological analysis demonstrated that these phenomena are due not only to a noticeably reduced extension of the stamen but also greater elongation of the pistil. Genetic analysis indicated that mimr1 is a single locus recessive nuclear mutant. The mutation can be mapped to a locus strongly linked to a 1200-kb region on Chromosome 3. Meta-analysis of expression patterning presented several candidate genes in that region. No mutants with similar phenotypes have previously been reported, suggesting that mimr1 is a novel male-sterile locus. Characterization of MIMR1 will provide further insights into the molecular basis for the development of plant reproductive organs.