Prediction of Growth of Escherichia coli O157 : H7 in Lettuce Treated with Alkaline Electrolyzed Water at Different Temperatures

Tian Ding,Yong-Guo Jin,S. M. E. Rahman,Jai-Moung Kim,Kang-Hyun Choi,Gye-Sun Choi,오덕환 한국식품위생안전성학회 2009 한국식품위생안전성학회지 Vol.24 No.3

This study was conducted to develop a model for describing the effect of storage temperature (4, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35oC) on the growth of Escherichia coli O157 : H7 in ready-to-eat (RTE) lettuce treated with or without (control) alkaline electrolyzed water (AIEW). The growth curves were well fitted with the Gompertz equation, which was used to determine the specific growth rate (SGR) and lag time (LT) of E. coli O157 : H7 (R2 = 0.994). Results showed that the obtained SGR and LT were dependent on the storage temperature. The growth rate increased with increasing temperature from 4 to 35oC. The square root models were used to evaluate the effect of storage temperature on the growth of E. coli O157 : H7 in lettuce samples treated without or with AIEW. The coefficient of determination (R2), adjusted determination coefficient (R2 Adj), and mean square error (MSE) were employed to validate the established models. It showed that R2 and R2 Adj were close to 1 (> 0.93), and MSE calculated from models of untreated and treated lettuce were 0.031 and 0.025, respectively. The results demonstrated that the overall predictions of the growth of E. coli O157 : H7 agreed with the observed data. This study was conducted to develop a model for describing the effect of storage temperature (4, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35oC) on the growth of Escherichia coli O157 : H7 in ready-to-eat (RTE) lettuce treated with or without (control) alkaline electrolyzed water (AIEW). The growth curves were well fitted with the Gompertz equation, which was used to determine the specific growth rate (SGR) and lag time (LT) of E. coli O157 : H7 (R2 = 0.994). Results showed that the obtained SGR and LT were dependent on the storage temperature. The growth rate increased with increasing temperature from 4 to 35oC. The square root models were used to evaluate the effect of storage temperature on the growth of E. coli O157 : H7 in lettuce samples treated without or with AIEW. The coefficient of determination (R2), adjusted determination coefficient (R2 Adj), and mean square error (MSE) were employed to validate the established models. It showed that R2 and R2 Adj were close to 1 (> 0.93), and MSE calculated from models of untreated and treated lettuce were 0.031 and 0.025, respectively. The results demonstrated that the overall predictions of the growth of E. coli O157 : H7 agreed with the observed data.

Study on Seismic Response Characteristics and Design Parameters of Composite Isolation System for Rural Buildings

Kang Yuan,Jiaming Zhang,Junlin Guo,Wan Tian 대한토목학회 2019 KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering Vol.23 No.4

The seismic capacity of rural buildings is low and effective execution of the traditional seismic measures is difficult. Therefore, a new type of composite isolation system, which is suitable for rural buildings in frozen earth regions, is proposed in this work. The design parameters and dynamic response characteristics of this system under rare earthquakes were investigated via systematic dynamic elastic-plastic time-history analyses performed on four different types of models. These models were established by the finite element software ABAQUS, and a composite isolation structure, sliding isolation structure, sand cushion isolation structure, and traditional masonry structure were considered. Afterward, the seismic response characteristics and design parameters of the composite isolation system were obtained by comparing the dynamic response analysis results (acceleration, displacement, and bottom shearing force) of each model. The best isolation effect was realized for the composite isolation system, where the seismic energy can be effectively absorbed and the impact of frost heaving on buildings can be eliminated. Furthermore, this effect will improve with decreasing friction coefficient of the sliding layer and increasing seismic intensity. Based on the preset isolation rate of 40%, the design values of the friction coefficient were determined to be 0.1–0.35, which are appropriate for high-seismic-intensity regions.

Association between FGFRs and the susceptibility of digestive and reproductive system cancers in Chinese population

Jia-Kang Wang,Shu-jun Guo,Bao-qing Tian,Chnag-jun Nie,Hai-long Wang,Jia-lang Wang,An Hong,Xiao-jia Chen 대한독성 유전단백체 학회 2017 Molecular & cellular toxicology Vol.13 No.4

Fibroblast growth factors(FGFs) and their receptors (FGFRs) modulate a wide range of biological functions, especially tumor genesis. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible association of FGFR expression with the susceptibility of digestive system and reproductive system cancers in Chinese population. In total, 343 patients with digestive or reproductive system cancers were enrolled in this study. The expression levels of four highly-conserved FGFRs including FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3 and FGFR4 were measured by immunohistochemistry (IHC). The expression levels of FGFRs were compared between carcinoma and para-carcinoma tissues. FGFR1 expression significantly differed between carcinoma and para-carcinoma tissues in colon and gastric cancers. FGFR2 expression significantly differed between carcinoma and para-carcinoma tissues in esophageal cancer. FGFR3 expression was significantly different between carcinoma and para-carcinoma tissues in liver and gastric cancers. FGFR2 showed the highest expression probability in all the selected cancers and FGFR4 showed the lowest expression probability. FGFR1 and FGFR3 showed comparable moderate expression probabilities. Our findings have demonstrated significant differences regarding FGFR expression levels between carcinoma and para-carcinoma cells in digestive or reproductive system cancer patients. The data also implicated that FGFR2 and FGFR4 could serve as two prominent factors closely related to the susceptibility of digestive and reproductive system cancers.

고지방 식이로 유도된 실험동물의 당뇨성 인지기능 장애에 대한 고사리 아세트산에틸 분획물의 개선효과

권봉석(Bong Seok Kwon),궈텐쟈오(Tian Jiao Guo),박선경(Seon Kyeong Park),김종민(Jong Min Kim),강진용(Jin Yong Kang),박상현(Sang Hyun Park),강정은(Jeong Eun Kang),이창준(Chang Jun Lee),이욱(Uk Lee),허호진(Ho Jin Heo) 한국식품과학회 2017 한국식품과학회지 Vol.49 No.6

본 연구는 고지방 식이를 통해 유도되는 혈당 상승과 이로 인한 인지기능 장애에 대한 고사리(Pteridium aquilinum) 아세트산에틸 분획물(EFPA)의 개선 효과를 확인하기 위해서 수행되었다. 고지방 식이를 섭취시킨 실험동물에 고사리 아세트산에틸 분획물을 식이를 하였을 때, 공복혈당을 낮추었고 인슐린 저항성을 확인하기 위한 내당능 시험에서 개선효과를 나타내었다. 또한 실험동물의 혈액을 이용한 혈청분석 결과 혈청 내 총 콜레스테롤(TCHO)과 저밀도지단백질 콜레스테롤(LDLC)과 같은 지방질 대사 수준이 유의적으로 개선되었다. 실험동물을 이용한 행동학적 시험(Y-maze, passive avoidance, Morris water maze tests)을 통해 인지기능 개선효과를 확인해본 결과, 공간인지 능력, 단기 학습능력, 장기 기억 능력이 고지방 식이군(HFD)에 비해 유의적으로 개선되었다. 또한 동물 행동 실험 후 적출된 뇌 조직에서 산화방지 효소인 초과산화물제거효소(SOD)의 함량과 지방질과산화 정도(MDA level)를 측정해본 결과 고사리 아세트산에틸 분획물이 조직에서의 산화방지 능력을 증가시켜 주는 것을 확인 할 수 있었다. 그리고 인지능력에 영향을 주는 아세틸콜린(ACh)과 아세틸콜린 가수분해효소(AChE)에 미치는 영향을 확인해 본 결과, 아세틸콜린 가수분해효소의 활성이 억제되었고 그 결과 아세틸콜린의 함량이 증가하였다. 고지방 식이로 유도되는 혈당 상승 및 인지기능 장애의 개선에 도움이 되는 고사리 아세트산에틸 분획물의 주요 생리활성 물질이 무엇인지 확인하기 위하여 QTRAP LC-MS/MS를 시행한 결과, 주요 물질은 kaempferol-3-O-glucoside로 동정되었고 이 이외에 caffeolyshikimic acid, quercetin-3-O-glucoside, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside 등이 확인 되었다. 이러한 연구결과를 고려할 때, 캠페롤(kaempferol) 등과 같은 플라보노이드류와 폴리페놀 화합물을 함유한 고사리 아세트산에틸 분획물(EFPA)은 고지방 식이로 인한 혈당 상승과 이로 인한 인지기능 장애의 개선에 도움을 줄 수 있는 건강 기능성 식품 소재로 이용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. The potential of the ethyl acetate fraction from Pteridium aquilinum (EFPA) to improve the cognitive function in high-fat diet (HFD)-induced diabetic mice was investigated. EFPA-treatment resulted in a significant improvement in the spatial, learning, and memory abilities compared to the HFD group in behavioral tests, including the Y-maze, passive avoidance, and Morris water maze. The diabetic symptoms of the EFPA-treated groups, such as fasting glucose and glucose tolerance, were alleviated. The administration of EFPA reduced the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) content in mice brains, but increased the acetylcholine (ACh) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels. Finally, kaempferol-3-o-glucoside, a major physiological component of EFPA, was identified by using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with a hybrid triple quadrupole-linear ion trap mass spectrometer (QTRAP LC-MS/MS).

Therapeutic Effect of Ginsenoside Rd in Rats with TNBS-Induced Recurrent Ulcerative Colitis

Xiao-Lai Yang,Yong-Jie Wu,Tian-Kang Guo,Yan-Hong Wang,Ming-Tang Gao,Hong Qin 대한약학회 2012 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.35 No.7

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is characterized by oxidative and nitrosative stress and neutrophil infiltration. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of ginsenoside Rd (GRd) in rats with 2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (TNBS)-induced recurrent UC. After UC was twice-induced by intracolonic injection of TNBS, rats were intragastrically administered different doses of GRd per day for 7 days. The colonic lesions and inflammation were evaluated both histologically and biochemically. Compared with the TNBS group, GRd treatment facilitated recovery of pathologic changes in the colon after induction of recurrent UC, as evidenced by a significant reduction of colonic weight/length ratio and macroscopic and microscopic damage scores (p < 0.01). The myeloperoxidase and inducible nitric oxide synthase activities with malonyldialdehyde and nitric oxide levels in colonic tissues were significantly decreased in the GRd group compared with those in the TNBS group (p < 0.01). GRd treatment was associated with remarkably increased superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities. Results showed a valuable effect of GRd against TNBS-induced recurrent UC by inhibiting neutrophil infiltration and promoting the antioxidant capacity of the damaged colonic tissue.

High Glucose로 유도된 산화 스트레스에 대한 황칠나무 잎 추출물의 뇌신경세포 보호 효과

김종민(Jong Min Kim),박선경(Seon Kyeong Park),궈텐쟈오(Tian Jiao Guo),강진용(Jin Yong Kang),하정수(Jeong Su Ha),이두상(Du Sang Lee),권오준(O-Jun Kwon),이욱(Uk Lee),허호진(Ho Jin Heo) 한국식품영양과학회 2016 한국식품영양과학회지 Vol.45 No.7

본 연구는 한국 고유 식용 자원인 황칠나무의 잎을 이용한 항산화 효과 및 고혈당으로 인한 신경/뇌신경세포 보호 효과를 알아보고자 실시하였다. 황칠나무 잎 추출물의 총폴리페놀 함량, ABTS와 DPPH 라디칼 소거 활성을 측정하였으며 활성이 가장 높은 80% 에탄올 추출물을 이용하여 극성 정도에 따라 분획을 하였다. 이들 중 ethyl acetate 분획물이 총 항산화력(FRAP assay)과 지질과산화물(MDA) 생성 억제 활성이 다른 분획물에 비하여 유의적으로 높은 값을 나타냈다. 이를 이용하여 신경세포로서의 PC12 세포와 인간 뇌 조직 유래 뇌신경세포로서의 MC-ⅨC 세포에서 H2O2와 고혈당에 의한 세포생존율을 측정하였고, ethyl acetate 분획물은 산화적 스트레스로부터의 효과적인 세포 보호 효과를 나타냈다. 또한, 뇌신경말단에서 신경전달물질(ACh)의 분해를 유발하는 효소(AChE)의 저해 효과를 측정하였고, ethyl acetate 분획물은 유의적인 AChE 저해 효과를 보였다. 마지막으로 황칠나무 잎 ethyl acetate 분획물의 생리활성물질을 확인하고자 HPLC 분석을 하였으며, 주요 생리활성 물질은 rutin으로 추정되었다. 이러한 연구 결과를 바탕으로 고려할 때 황칠나무 잎 추출물은 천연 항산화제의 역할을 가지고 있을 뿐만 아니라 이를 통해 산화적 스트레스로부터 뇌신경세포 등을 효과적으로 보호할 수 있으며 더불어 AChE 저해 활성을 통한 인지기능 개선 가능 소재로서 연구될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. Antioxidant activities and neuroprotective effects of ethyl acetate fraction from Dendropanax morbifera (EFDM) against high glucose-induced oxidative stress and neurotoxicity were investigated to confirm their physiological activities. An 80% ethanolic extract of D. morbifera showed the highest contents of total phenolic compounds as well as 2,2"-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activities. The extract was fractionated using several solvents, and the ethyl acetate fraction showed the highest activities in ferric reducing/antioxidant power and malondialdehyde inhibitory assays. To evaluate the neuroprotective effect based on antioxidant activities, cell viability was assessed using PC12 and MC-ⅨC cells in H₂O₂- and high glucose-induced cytotoxic assays, respectively. EFDM evidently showed neuroprotective effects in all cells (neuron-like PC12 cells and human brain-originated neuroblastoma MC-ⅨC cells). Inhibitory effect of the extract on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) as an acetylcholine-hydrolyzing enzyme was performed to examine the effect on cognitive function. EFDM presented an AChE inhibitory effect. Finally, high-performance liquid chromatography analysis showed that the major phenolic compound of EFDM is probably a rutin.

Age-induced Changes in Ginsenoside Accumulation and Primary Metabolic Characteristics of Panax Ginseng in Transplantation Mode

Wei Yuan,Qing-feng Wang,Wen-han Pei,Si-yu Li,Tian-min Wang,Hui-peng Song,Dan Teng,Ting-guo Kang,Hui Zhang 고려인삼학회 2024 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.48 No.1

Background: Ginseng (Panax ginseng Mayer) is an important natural medicine. However, a long culture period andchallenging quality control requirements limit its further use. Although artificial cultivation can yield a sustainablemedicinal supply, research on the association between the transplantation and chaining of metabolicnetworks, especially the regulation of ginsenoside biosynthetic pathways, is limited. Methods: Herein, we performed Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry based metabolomic measurementsto evaluate ginsenoside accumulation and categorise differentially abundant metabolites (DAMs). Transcriptome measurements using an Illumina Platform were then conducted to probe the landscape of geneticalterations in ginseng at various ages in transplantation mode. Using pathway data and crosstalk DAMs obtainedby MapMan, we constructed a metabolic profile of transplantation Ginseng. Results: Accumulation of active ingredients was not obvious during the first 4 years (in the field), but followingtransplantation, the ginsenoside content increased significantly from 6 8 years (in the wild). Glycerolipidmetabolism and Glycerophospholipid metabolism were the most significant metabolic pathways, as Lipids andlipid-like molecule affected the yield of ginsenosides. Starch and sucrose were the most active metabolic pathwaysduring transplantation Ginseng growth. Conclusion: This study expands our understanding of metabolic network features and the accumulation of specificcompounds during different growth stages of this perennial herbaceous plant when growing in transplantationmode. The findings provide a basis for selecting the optimal transplanting time.

Liposome-mediated Induction of Apoptosis of Human Hepatoma Cells by C-Myc Antisense Phosphorothioate Oligodeoxynucleotide and 5-Fluorouracil

Yuan, Yuan,Cai, Hui,Yang, Xiao-Jun,Li, Wei,He, Jin,Guo, Tian-Kang,Chen, Yi-Rong Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.14

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a c-myc antisense oligodeoxynucleotide and 5-fluorouracil on the expression of c-myc, invasion and proliferation of HEPG-2 liver cancer cells. Materials and Methods: HEPG-2 cells were treated with lipiosome-mediated c-myc ADSON and 5-fluorouracil. The proliferation inhibition rate and invasion were measured by MTT and invasion assay, respectively. Cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry and expression of c-myc by RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry. Results: The proliferation inhibition rate was significantly higher in the antisense oligodeoxynucleotide added-5-fluorouracil group than single antisense oligodeoxynucleotide or 5-fluorouracil group (p<0.05). G0/G1 cells in the antisense oligodeoxynucleotide group and S cells in the 5-fluorouracil groups were significantly increased than that in the control group, respectively (P<0.01). The amplification strips of PCR products in 5-FU, ASODN and combination groups were significantly weaker than that in the control group (P<0.01). The percentage of c-myc-protein-positive cells were significantly lower in antisense oligodeoxynucleotide, 5-fluorouracil and combination groups than that in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusions: A liposome-mediated c-myc antisense oligodeoxynucleotide and 5-fluorouracil can inhibit the proliferation and invasion of liver cancer cells by reducing the expression of c-myc. A c-myc antisense oligodeoxynucleotide can increase the sensitivity of liver cancer cells to 5-fluorouracil and decrease the dosage of the agent necessary for efficacy, providing an experimental basis for the clinical therapy of liver cancer.

Robotic versus Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Carcinoma: a Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and Safety

Hu, Li-Dong,Li, Xiao-Fei,Wang, Xiu-Yue,Guo, Tian-Kang Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2016 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.17 No.9

Purpose: To systematically review efficacyand safety of robotic gastrectomy (RG) compared with conventional laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for gastric carcinoma. Materials and Methods: A systematic literature search was carried out using PubMed, Cochrane Library, CBM, CNKI, WanFang, VIP and other sources like relevant references to obtain comparative studies assessing the effectiveness and safety between RG and LG published between 2013 and 2016. Then the literature was screened and the data were extracted by 2 independent reviewers. The quality of the literature was assessed, and the data analyzed using Stata/SE 14 software. Fixed effects or random effects models wereapplied according to heterogeneity. Results: A total of 12 non-randomized observational clinical studies involving 3,580 patients were included, of which 1,096 had undergone RG and 2,484 had received LG. The results of the meta-analysis showed in terms of effectiveness, RG was associated with less blood loss, less time to first flatus and greater number of harvested lymph nodes, but there were no significant differences in proximal and distal resection margins, compared with LG. In terms of efficiency, RG was associated with shorter hospital stay, but longer operative time. In terms of safety, there were no statistically significant differences in complications, mortality and conversions between RG and LG. Conclusions: RG can achieve comparable or better short-term and radical effects than LG, with respect to effectiveness, efficiency and safety in treatment of gastric carcinoma. Future studies involving RG should focus on decreasing operative time and reducing cost. Moreover, there is a need for randomized controlled trials comparing the two techniques with long-term follow-up.

Hierarchical porous ECM scaffolds incorporating GDF-5 fabricated by cryogenic 3D printing to promote articular cartilage regeneration

Wu Jiang,Fu Liwei,Yan Zineng,Yang Yu,Yin Han,Li Pinxue,Yuan Xun,Ding Zhengang,Kang Teng,Tian Zhuang,Liao Zhiyao,Tian Guangzhao,Ning Chao,Li Yuguo,Sui Xiang,Chen Mingxue,Liu Shuyun,Guo Quanyi 한국생체재료학회 2023 생체재료학회지 Vol.27 No.00

In recent years, there has been significant research progress on in situ articular cartilage (AC) tissue engineering with endogenous stem cells, which uses biological materials or bioactive factors to improve the regeneration microenvironment and recruit more endogenous stem cells from the joint cavity to the defect area to promote cartilage regeneration.In this study, we used ECM alone as a bioink in low-temperature deposition manufacturing (LDM) 3D printing and then successfully fabricated a hierarchical porous ECM scaffold incorporating GDF-5.Comparative in vitro experiments showed that the 7% ECM scaffolds had the best biocompatibility. After the addition of GDF-5 protein, the ECM scaffolds significantly improved bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) migration and chondrogenic differentiation. Most importantly, the in vivo results showed that the ECM/GDF-5 scaffold significantly enhanced in situ cartilage repair.In conclusion, this study reports the construction of a new scaffold based on the concept of in situ regeneration, and we believe that our findings will provide a new treatment strategy for AC defect repair.