Phase-Pure FeSe_<i>x</i> (<i>x</i> = 1, 2) Nanoparticles with One- and Two-Photon Luminescence

Mao, Xiang,Kim, Jin-Gyu,Han, Jishu,Jung, Hyun Suk,Lee, Sang Gil,Kotov, Nicholas A.,Lee, Jaebeom American Chemical Society 2014 JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY - Vol.136 No.20

<P>Iron chalcogenides hold considerable promise for energy conversion and biomedical applications. Realization of this promise has been hindered by the lack of control over the crystallinity and nanoscale organization of iron chalcogenide films. High-quality nanoparticles (NPs) from these semiconductors will afford further studies of photophysical processes in them. Phase-pure NPs from these semiconductors can also serve as building blocks for mesoscale iron chalcogenide assemblies. Herein we report a synthetic method for FeSe<SUB><I>x</I></SUB> (<I>x</I> = 1, 2) NPs with a diameter of ca. 30 nm that satisfy these needs. The high crystallinity of the individual NPs was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis. TEM tomography images suggest pucklike NP shapes that can be rationalized by bond relaxation at the NP edges, as demonstrated in large-scale atomic models. The prepared FeSe<SUB><I>x</I></SUB> NPs display strong photoluminescence with a quantum yield of 20%, which was previously unattainable for iron chalcogenides. Moreover, they also show strong off-resonant luminescence due to two-photon absorption, which should be valuable for biological applications.</P><P><B>Graphic Abstract</B> <IMG SRC='http://pubs.acs.org/appl/literatum/publisher/achs/journals/content/jacsat/2014/jacsat.2014.136.issue-20/ja412654c/production/images/medium/ja-2013-12654c_0006.gif'></P><P><A href='http://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/ja412654c'>ACS Electronic Supporting Info</A></P>

Ligand Exchange Procedure for Bimetallic Magnetic Iron–Nickel Nanocrystals toward Biocompatible Activities

Mao, Xiang,Kwon, Junyoung,Koh, Eun Kyoung,Hwang, Dae Youn,Lee, Jaebeom American Chemical Society 2015 ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES Vol.7 No.28

<P>Bimetallic magnetic iron-nickel (FeNi) nanocrystals (NCs) were synthesized through a one-pot synthetic wet chemistry method, and the morphology of the resulting NCs can be adjusted by changing the molar ratio of chemical attendees during the experimental processes. The obtained FeNi NCs can be redispersed in water medium though the phase works by using the ligand exchange procedures of cysteine (Cys), 5-aminovaleric acid (5AA), and glutathione (GSH), respectively. The synthesized NCs exhibited excellent magnetic properties with H-c (magnetic fields, approximate to 10(-3) T) and mu(a) (initial permeability of up to 10(5)). Furthermore, linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) polarization curves revealed a low overpotential of -0.47, -0.44, and 0.15 V and a current of 105.7, 97.8, and 209 mA for the Cys-, 5AA-, and GSH-FeNi NCs, respectively. This indicated a relatively high catalytic activity of these NCs in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The different cell lines (AGS, HepG2, MG63, NCI-H460, and SK-MEL-2) exposed to FeNi NCs for 5 days exhibited >87% viability at concentrations of up to 50 mu g mL(-1), which was indicative of excellent biocompatibility. The resulting FeNi NCs offer a facile synthetic route to fabricate monodispersed NCs. The biocompatibility of these NCs should also enable their application in electrocatalysis and biological applications.</P>

Expandable photo-induced synthetic route to generate highly controlled noble metal nanoparticles

Xiang Mao,권준영,Hongjian Zhou,이재범 한국물리학회 2015 Current Applied Physics Vol.15 No.9

A photo-stimulation strategy was applied to synthesize colloidal noble-metal nanoparticles (NPs) with a highly controlling of size and morphology with high yield at room temperature. In this controlled synthesis, photoreduction of a mixture of the noble metal precursor and a chemical reducing agent under ultraviolet (UV) illumination was used to produce electrons that reduce metal ions (Au3+ and Ag+) in toluene. Prolonged UV irradiation at 365 nm at a power of 0.14 mmol S-1 m-2 induced ripening wherein the irradiation power, exposure time, and chemical interaction of the reducing and stabilizing agents were key factors in determining the nanoscale structure of the NPs. Under optimal irradiation and chemical conditions, size and shape deviations of <6% of the Au and Ag NPs were obtained.

Analysis of Germplasm in American Black Walnut by RAPD Markers

Xiang Shen,Zhi quan. Mao,Ji xiang. Zhang,Lei Wang,Jing Zhang 한국원예학회 2006 한국원예학회 기타간행물 Vol.- No.-

Prostate Cancer Risk in Relation to a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in the Insulin-like Growth Factor-binding Protein-3 (IGFBP3) Gene: a Meta-analysis

Mao, Ye-Qing,Xu, Xin,Lin, Yi-Wei,Chen, Hong,Hu, Zheng-Hui,Xu, Xiang-Lai,Zhu, Yi,Wu, Jian,Zheng, Xiang-Yi,Qin, Jie,Xie, Li-Ping Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.12

Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-3 (IGFBP3) has been identified as a putative tumor suppressor with multifunctional roles in the IGF axis. Recently, there have been a growing body of studies investigating the relation between the IGFBP3 A-202C polymorphism, circulating IGFBP3 and prostate cancer risk, but their outcomes varied leading to controversy. Hence, it is necessary to perform a meta-analysis covering all eligible studies to shed a light on the association of IGFBP3 A-202C and cancer risk. Finally, we included a total of 11 relevant articles between 2003 and 2010 covering 14 case-control studies including 9,238 cases and 8,741 controls for our analysis. Our results showed that A-202C was a marginal risk factor of prostate cancer (allele contrast: OR=1.08, 95% CI :1.01-1.16; dominant model: OR=1.11, 95% CI :1.01-1.22; heterozygote codominant model: OR=1.11, 95% CI :1.03-1.18; homozygote contrast: OR=1.19, 95% CI :1.03-1.37). Stratification analysis revealed that sample size and control source were two major heterogeneous meta-factors especially in the recessive model (source: Population-based control group :p=0.30,I2=16.7%, Hospital-based control group: p=0.20, I2=30.3%; sample size: Small: p=0.22,I2= 32.8%, Medium: p=0.09,I2=48%, Large p=0.60,I2=0.0%); However, contrary to previous findings, no significance was found in racial subgroups. No significant publication bias was found in our analysis. Considering the robustness of the results and the discrepancy among some studies, there might be some unsolved confounding factors, and further more critical large studies are needed for confirmation.

Disambiguate Chinese Word Sense Based on Linguistics Knowledge

Chun-Xiang Zhang,Long Deng,Xue-Yao Gao,Zhi-Mao Lu 보안공학연구지원센터 2014 International Journal of Database Theory and Appli Vol.7 No.6

Word sense disambiguation (WSD) is important to many application problems in natural language processing fields, such as machine translation, parsing analysis and information retrieval. In this paper, we propose a new method to determine correct sense categories of Chinese words based on linguistics knowledge. The left word string and the right word string around the ambiguous word are respectively analyzed. Their syntactic structures are obtained for determining its intended sense. Syntactic category and part of speech are extracted as disambiguation features. A naive bayesian model is used as the classifier. Experimental results showed that the accuracy rate of classification arrives at 64%. The performance of disambiguation is improved.

2D Geometric Constraint Optimum Solving Based on Problem Decomposition

Xue-Yao Gao,Chun-Xiang Zhang,Zhi-Mao Lu 보안공학연구지원센터 2015 International Journal of Hybrid Information Techno Vol.8 No.1

Constraint solving is widely applied to many fields including computer aided design, 2 dimension (2D) model design and computer aided manufacturing. Geometric constraint solution is a difficult problem because there are a large number of entities and related parameters in 2D sketches. In this paper, a new method which decomposes geometric constraint relations based on entity-parameter graphs is proposed for reducing the size of constraint solution. A geometric constraint problem is decomposed into many independent sub-problems. Then, particle swarm optimization algorithm is used to solve constraint equations in each sub-problem. Solutions of all sub-problems are integrated to obtain the original problem’s solution. In experiments, the proposed method is applied to HUST-CAID system. Experimental results show that the method can effectively solve 2 dimension geometric constraints.

The Production and Cytological Analysis of Brassica napus-B Genome Chromosome Monosomic Addition Lines and Their Hybrids

Mao Teng Li,Jun Xiang,Jian Min Liu,Long Jiang Yu,Dian Rong Li 한국유전학회 2008 Genes & Genomics Vol.30 No.2

The Brassica napus-B genome monosomic addition lines (MALs) (AACC + B`, 2n = 39) were developed from self-pollination of pentaploid hybrids (AABCC) that were derived from hybridization between hexaploid hybrids (AABBCC) and B. napus (AACC). The alien chromosomes of the B genome in MALs were identified by the GISH technique, by observation of the meiotic behavior of pollen mother cells (PMCs), and by B-genome-specific molecular marker analysis. Studies of the meiotic behavior of B. napus-B genome chromosome MALs at diakinesis revealed that the majority of the chromosome configuration was 19II+1I, which indicated that the alien B genome chromosome remained univalent in most cases. The laggard-free PMCs also appeared at a lower ratio, which indicated that the B genome chromosome could be transmitted into gametes. The chromosome configurations of 20II and 19II+2I that appeared in double MALs (AACC+ 2 chromosomes of the B genome) indicated different homoeology between different B genome chromosomes. The paired B genome bivalent in double MALs can be normally segregated at anaphase in most cases. PMCs with multivalents were observed in all the double MAL combinations, which indicated homology of the B genome chromosomes with the A or C genome chromosomes.

Removal of nitric oxide and sulfur dioxide from flue gases using a FeII-ethylenediamineteraacetate solution

Xiang-li Long,Hai-Song Zhu,Yan-Peng Mao,Yu Chen,Wei-kang Yuan 한국화학공학회 2013 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.30 No.6

The combined absorption of NO and SO2 into the Fe(II)-ethylenediamineteraacetate(EDTA) solution has been realized. Activated carbon is used to catalyze the reduction of FeIII-EDTA to FeII-EDTA to maintain the ability to remove NO with the Fe-EDTA solution. The reductant is the sulfite/bisulfite ions produced by SO2 dissolved into the aqueous solution. Experiments have been performed to determine the effects of activated carbon of coconut shell,pH value, temperature of absorption and regeneration, O2 partial pressure, sulfite/bisulfite and chloride concentration on the combined elimination of NO and SO2 with FeII-EDTA solution coupled with the FeII-EDTA regeneration catalyzed by activated carbon. The experimental results indicate that NO removal efficiency increases with activated carbon mass. There is an optimum pH of 7.5 for this process. The NO removal efficiency increases with the liquid flow rate but it is not necessary to increase the liquid flow rate beyond 25 ml min−1. The NO removal efficiency decreases with the absorption temperature as the temperature is over 35 oC. The Fe2+ regeneration rate may be speeded up with temperature. The NO removal efficiency decreases with O2 partial pressure in the gas streams. The NO removal efficiency is enhanced with the sulfite/bisulfite concentration. Chloride does not affect the NO removal. Ca(OH)2 and MgO slurries have little influence on NO removal. High NO and SO2 removal efficiencies can be maintained at a high level for a long period of time with this heterogeneous catalytic process.

EID3 Promotes Glioma Cell Proliferation and Survival by Inactivating AMPKα1

Xiang, Yaoxian,Zhu, Lei,He, Zijian,Xu, Lei,Mao, Yuhang,Jiang, Junjian,Xu, Jianguang The Korean Neurosurgical Society 2022 Journal of Korean neurosurgical society Vol.65 No.6

Objective : EID3 (EP300-interacting inhibitor of differentiation) was identified as a novel member of EID family and plays a pivotal role in colorectal cancer development. However, its role in glioma remained elusive. In current study, we identified EID3 as a novel oncogenic molecule in human glioma and is critical for glioma cell survival, proliferation and invasion. Methods : A total of five patients with glioma were recruited in present study and fresh glioma samples were removed from patients. Four weeks old male non-obese diabetic severe combined immune deficiency (NOD/SCID) mice were used as transplant recipient models. The subcutaneous tumor size was calculated and recorded every week with vernier caliper. EID3 and AMP-activated protein kinase α1 (AMPKα1) expression levels were confirmed by real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blot assays. Colony formation assays were performed to evaluate cell proliferation. Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assays were performed for cell viability assessment. Trypan blue staining approach was applied for cell death assessment. Cell Apoptosis DNA ELISA Detection Kit was used for apoptosis assessment. Results : EID3 was preferentially expressed in glioma tissues/cells, while undetectable in astrocytes, neuronal cells, or normal brain tissues. EID3 knocking down significantly hindered glioma cell proliferation and invasion, as well as induced reduction of cell viability, apoptosis and cell death. EID3 knocking down also greatly inhibited tumor growth in SCID mice. Knocking down of AMPKα1 could effectively rescue glioma cells from apoptosis and cell death caused by EID3 absence, indicating that AMPKα1 acted as a key downstream regulator of EID3 and mediated suppression effects caused by EID3 knocking down inhibition. These findings were confirmed in glioma cells generated patient-derived xenograft models. AMPKα1 protein levels were affected by MG132 treatment in glioma, which suggested EID3 might down regulate AMPKα1 through protein degradation. Conclusion : Collectively, our study demonstrated that EID3 promoted glioma cell proliferation and survival by inhibiting AMPKα1 expression. Targeting EID3 might represent a promising strategy for treating glioma.