Transcriptome profiling of rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) discovers candidate regulators of the cold stress respo

Xiao‑Xiao Gong,Bing‑Yu Yan,Jin Hu,Cui‑Ping Yang,Yi‑Jian Li,Jin‑Ping Liu,Wen‑Bin Liao 한국유전학회 2018 Genes & Genomics Vol.40 No.11

Tropical plant rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is the sole source of commercial natural rubber and low-temperature stress is the most important limiting factor for its cultivation. To characterize the gene expression profiles of H. brasiliensis under the cold stress and discover the key cold stress-induced genes. Three cDNA libraries, CT (control), LT2 (cold treatment at 4 °C for 2 h) and LT24 (cold treatment at 4 °C for 24 h) were constructed for RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) and gene expression profiling. Quantitative real time PCR (qRT-PCR) was conducted to validate the RNA-Seq and gene differentially expression results. A total of 1457 and 2328 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in LT2 and LT24 compared with CT were respectively detected. Most significantly enriched KEGG pathways included flavonoid biosynthesis, phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, plant hormone signal transduction, cutin, suberine and wax biosynthesis, Pentose and glucuronate interconversions, phenylalanine metabolism and starch and sucrose metabolism. A total of 239 transcription factors (TFs) were differentially expressed following 2 h or/and 24 h of cold treatment. Cold-response transcription factor families included ARR-B, B3, BES1, bHLH, C2H, CO-like, Dof, ERF, FAR1, G2-like, GRAS, GRF, HD-ZIP, HSF, LBD, MIKC-MADS, M-type MADS, MYB, MYB-related, NAC, RAV, SRS, TALE, TCP, Trihelix, WOX, WRKY, YABBY and ZF-HD. The genome-wide transcriptional response of rubber tree to the cold treatments were determined and a large number of DEGs were characterized including 239 transcription factors, providing important clues for further elucidation of the mechanisms of cold stress responses in rubber tree.

Augmenter of Liver Regeneration Alleviates Renal Hypoxia-Reoxygenation Injury by Regulating Mitochondrial Dynamics in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells

Xiao-hui Liao,Rui-ting Long,Jun-bo Peng,Li-li Huang,Gui-ping Jiang,Yue-juan Liao,Hang Sun,Yu-dong Hu 한국분자세포생물학회 2019 Molecules and cells Vol.42 No.12

Mitochondria are highly dynamic organelles that constantly undergo fission and fusion processes that closely related to their function. Disruption of mitochondrial dynamics has been demonstrated in acute kidney injury (AKI), which could eventually result in cell injury and death. Previously, we reported that augmenter of liver regeneration (ALR) alleviates renal tubular epithelial cell injury. Here, we gained further insights into whether the renoprotective roles of ALR are associated with mitochondrial dynamics. Changes in mitochondrial dynamics were examined in experimental models of renal ischemia-reperfusion (IR). In a model of hypoxia-reoxygenation (HR) injury in vitro, dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1) and mitochondrial fission process protein 1 (MTFP1), two key proteins of mitochondrial fission, were downregulated in the Lv-ALR + HR group. ALR overexpression additionally had an impact on phosphorylation of Drp1 Ser637 during AKI. The inner membrane fusion protein, Optic Atrophy 1 (OPA1), was significantly increased whereas levels of outer membrane fusion proteins Mitofusin-1 and -2 (Mfn1, Mfn2) were not affected in the Lv-ALR + HR group, compared with the control group. Furthermore, the mTOR/4E-BP1 signaling pathway was highly activated in the Lv-ALR + HR group. ALR overexpression led to suppression of HR-induced apoptosis. Our collective findings indicate that ALR gene transfection alleviates mitochondrial injury, possibly through inhibiting fission and promoting fusion of the mitochondrial inner membrane, both of which contribute to reduction of HK-2 cell apoptosis. Additionally, fission processes are potentially mediated by promoting tubular cell survival through activating the mTOR/4E-BP1 signaling pathway.

Investigation of Neuropsychological Mechanism of Fabric Smoothness Sensation

Xiao Liao,Yi Li,Junyan Hu,Quanhai Li,Xinxing Wu 한국섬유공학회 2019 Fibers and polymers Vol.20 No.5

Stimuli used in previous reported studies were mostly tailor-made embossed surfaces. Validation of neural signalcoding mechanism to address the touch smoothness in daily life was seldom reported. In this study, 20 types of fabrics werechosen as stimuli. Their physical surface profiles were measured by Fabric Touch Tester. Afterwards three different neuralsignal coding mechanisms of SA1 and PC fibers were applied and modified to predict the perceived neural responses. Thepredicted values were compared to subjective smoothness sensations obtained through psychological measurement. Theresults show that it is essential to in detail characterize the unevenness elements on the surfaces of stimuli. The integratedimpacts from the unevenness elements with different intensities and frequencies demonstrate better prediction capacitiesamong the examined neural coding mechanisms. On the basis of the findings, a neuropsychological prediction model offabrics was built. Another 32 types of fabrics were measured and used to validate the model. Strong correlation between thepredicted and subjective sensory results was observed (F=0.808, p<0.001).

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Locally Recurrent Prostate Cancer: Are All Pulse Sequences Helpful?

Xiao-Li Liao,Jun-Bao Wei,Yong-Qiang Li,Jian-Hong Zhong,Cheng-Cheng Liao,Chang-Yuan Wei 대한영상의학회 2018 Korean Journal of Radiology Vol.19 No.6

Objective: To perform a meta-analysis to quantitatively assess functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of locally recurrent prostate cancer. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive search of the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews was conducted from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 2016. Diagnostic accuracy was quantitatively pooled for all studies by using hierarchical logistic regression modeling, including bivariate modeling and hierarchical summary receiver operating characteristic (HSROC) curves (AUCs). The Z test was used to determine whether adding functional MRI to T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) results in significantly increased diagnostic sensitivity and specificity. Results: Meta-analysis of 13 studies involving 826 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy showed a pooled sensitivity and specificity of 91%, and the AUC was 0.96. Meta-analysis of 7 studies involving 329 patients who underwent radiotherapy showed a pooled sensitivity of 80% and specificity of 81%, and the AUC was 0.88. Meta-analysis of 11 studies reporting 1669 sextant biopsies from patients who underwent radiotherapy showed a pooled sensitivity of 54% and specificity of 91%, and the AUC was 0.85. Sensitivity after radiotherapy was significantly higher when diffusion-weighted MRI data were combined with T2WI than when only T2WI results were used. This was true when meta-analysis was performed on a per-patient basis (p = 0.027) or per sextant biopsy (p = 0.046). A similar result was found when 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) data were combined with T2WI and sextant biopsy was the unit of analysis (p = 0.036). Conclusion: Functional MRI data may not strengthen the ability of T2WI to detect locally recurrent prostate cancer in patients who have undergone radical prostatectomy. By contrast, diffusion-weight MRI and 1H-MRS data may improve the sensitivity of T2WI for patients who have undergone radiotherapy.

Establishment of a model to evaluate the nutritional quality of Bombyx mori Linnaeus (Lepidoptera, Bombycidae) pupae lipid based on principal components

Yu-Xiao Zou,Teng-Gen Hu,Ying Shi,Jun Liu,Li-Xia Mu,Yang Xiao,Sen-Tai Liao 한국응용곤충학회 2017 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.20 No.4

Silkworm pupae are a source of edible lipid with a high content of unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) (70% of total lipid content) and are becoming a focus of pharmaceutical and dietary research in the functional oil field. To study the nutritional value of different silkworm strains, principal component analysis (PCA) was used to establish a mathematical model and cluster analysis on silkworm pupae lipid (SPL) in 90 strains based on Z-score. Single-factor correlation analysis indicated that the PUFAs content was significantly positively correlated with the α-linolenic acid (ALA) (ρ=0.98) and negatively correlated with the oleic acid (OA) (ρ=−0.73) contents, and comprehensive of principal components mathematical model (PC =0.148ZX1 +0.00 2ZX2 −0.197ZX3 −0.338ZX4 +0.220ZX5 +0.304ZX6 +0.314ZX7, ZXi is the standard score (Z-score) of X1, which was calculated as follow: ZXi = (Xi −−X )/S, where X1: palmitic acid, X2: palmitoleic acid, X3: stearic acid, X4: OA, X5: linoleic acid, X6: ALA, X7: PUFAs.−X is the arithmetic mean content of variable i, and S is the standard deviation of variable i for all samples included in the analysis.) showed the amount of ALA and PUFAs were the key factors determining the nutritional value of the pupae lipid. Cluster analysis on the composite scores calculated by the model of the principal component divided the 90 strains into three groups. A cluster of 6 strains (XHR, XIFF, ZX, YT, YO and BTN) with the best nutritional value was characterized by high contents of ALA and PUFAs and a low content of oleic acid.

친환경 전통미장재료를 혼입한 사벽용 벽체의 내구성 평가

료효개 ( Liao Xiao-kai ),김동훈 ( Kim Dong-hun ),임남기 ( Lim Nam-gi ) 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 2017 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 학술발표대회 논문집 Vol.21 No.1

The In the experiment on flow using sand walls, when white clay + sand was mixed with glutinous rice, traditional paper and seaweed as adherents and preventive measures for cracks, the flow was higher than other sand wall mortars. This indicates that it is effective in improving flow. Moreover, in terms of strength, a mix of white clay+ sand, traditional paper and flour had a greater strength than a mix of white clay + sand, straws and flour. In the experiment to test for cracks and shrinking during drying, a composition of white clay + sand + traditional paper showed fewer cracks and less shrinking than the walls where straws were mixed in.

친환경 미장재료로서 사벽재료를 혼입한 모르타르 및 벽체의 기초적 물성

료효개 ( Liao Xiao-kai ),김동훈 ( Kim Dong-hun ),임남기 ( Lim Nam-gi ) 한국건축시공학회 2017 한국건축시공학회 학술발표대회 논문집 Vol.17 No.1

The In the experiment on flow using sand walls, when white clay+sand was mixed with glutinous rice, traditional paper and seaweed as adherents and preventive measures for cracks, the flow was higher than other sand wall mortars. This indicates that it is effective in improving flow. Moreover, in terms of strength, a mix of white clay+sand, traditional paper and flour had a greater strength than a mix of white clay+sand, straws and flour. In the experiment to test for cracks and shrinking during drying, a composition of white clay+sand+traditional paper showed fewer cracks and less shrinking than the walls where straws were mixed in.

공동충전재로써 각종 산업부산물을 활용한 CLSM의 현장적용 가능성 평가

료효개(Xiao-kai Liao),김동훈(Dong-Hun Kim) 한국건설순환자원학회 2020 한국건설순환자원학회 논문집 Vol.8 No.4

본 연구에서는 다량의 산업부산물 및 폐기물을 안전하게 유효 활용할 수 있는 CLSM의 기초적 물성시험을 통해 FA 및 잔골재의 대체 재료로써 GBFS 및 FNS, FGB의 적용가능성을 검토하였다. 나아가, 도로 및 노면하부, 포토홀 등의 공동충전재로서의 현장적용 가능성에 대해서도 검토하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 첫째, GBFS 및 FNS, FGB를 활용한 CLSM의 경우 GBFS 및 FNS는 각각 30% 이상, FGB는 5% 이내에서 적정 혼합하면 현장적용을 위한 유동성 개선에 유효한 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, GF15B5는 Base 대비 동등 정도의 블리딩율이 GF30B5는 Base 대비 0.17% 정도 블리딩을 억제할 수 있는 것으로 나타났다. 또한, Base 대비 GF15는 0.2%, GF30 및 GF45는 각각 0.26% 및 0.3% 정도 블리딩을 억제할 수 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 셋째, GF15B5 및 GF30B5 모두 7일 강도가 0.4MPa을 초과하여 현장적용을 만족하였고 또한, 초기강도의 증가비율이 Base 대비 각각 323% 및 233% 높게 나타나는 것으로 파악되었다. 또한, GF의 경우도 현장적용을 위한 7일 강도가 0.2MPa 이상을 모두 만족하였고 Base 대비 GF15는 160%, GF30 및 GF45는 각각 237% 및 185% 정도의 높은 강도증가비율이 확인되었다. 넷째, GBFS 및 FNS, FGB를 복합적으로 활용한 CLSM의 경우 Cr의 농도가 비교적 높게 용출되는 것으로 파악되어 대량의 지하수 및 침투수가 유입되는 환경하에서는 Cr의 용출에 의한 환경적 안전성 검토가 이루어져야 할 것으로 판단된다. In this research, a physical property test of CLSM, which can safely and effectively utilize a great number of industrial byproducts and waste types, was used to review the applicability of GBFS, FNS, and FGB, as well as their field applicabilities as cavity fillers, and the following conclusions have been reached. first, For CLSM utilizing GBFS, FNS, and FGB, it was revealed that a proper mixing of over 30% of GBFS and FNS or within 5% of FGB is effective in improving the fluidity for field application. second, It was revealed that GF15B5 can suppress bleeding at a similar level as the base, whereas GF30B5 can do so at about 0.17% compared to the base. It was also verified that GF15, GF30, and GF45 can suppress bleeding at about 0.2%, 0.26%, and 0.3%, respectively, compared to the base. third, Both GF15B5 and GF30B5 exceeded 0.4MPa in 7day strength tests to satisfy the field application and, also, the rates of increase of their initial strengths were found to be 323% and 233% higher than the base, respectively. Meanwhile, the 7day strength test of GF, which utilizes GBFS and FNS, also reached over 0.2MPa for field application, and it was revealed that GF15, GF30, and GF45 show 160%, 237%, and 185% higher strength increase rates, respectively, compared to the base.

친환경 전통미장재료로서 사벽(砂壁) 벽체의 내구성 평가

료효개(Liao Xiao-Kai),김동훈(Kim, Dong-Hun),임남기(Lim, Nam-Gi),이권영(Lee, Kweon-Yeong) 대한건축학회 2016 대한건축학회 학술발표대회 논문집 Vol.36 No.2

Pokemon Inhibits Transforming Growth Factor β-Smad4-Related Cell Proliferation Arrest in Breast Cancer through Specificity Protein 1

Ling Chen,Jing Zhong,Jiang-Hua Liu,Duan-Fang Liao,Ying-Ying Shen,Xiao-Lin Zhong,Xiao Xiao,Wen-Jun Ding,Xiu-Da Peng,Wei Xiong,Xu-Yu Zu 한국유방암학회 2019 Journal of breast cancer Vol.22 No.1

Purpose: Pokemon, also known as ZBTB7A, belongs to the POZ and Krüppel (POK) family of transcription repressors and is implicated in tumor progression as a key proto-oncogene. This present study aimed at determining the mechanism by which Pokemon inhibits transforming growth factor β (TGFβ)-Smad4 pathway-dependent proliferation arrest of breast cancer cells via specificity protein 1 (SP1). Methods: Over-expressing plasmid or small interfering RNA (siRNA) transfection was used to regulate Pokemon levels. The EdU incorporation assay, MTS assay, and clone formation were used to identify the inhibitory effect of Pokemon siRNA on cell proliferation. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assay confirmed that Pokemon deletion inhibited the expression of proliferation-associated genes. The dual-luciferase reporter assay, electrophoretic mobility shift assay, and co-immunoprecipitation assay were used to analyze binding between Pokemon, Smad4, and SP1. Results: Pokemon deletion induced proliferation arrest of breast cancer cells and inhibited the expression of proliferation-associated genes, especially Smad4. Pokemon bound with SP1 to interdict Smad4 promoter activity. Information on clinical samples was obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas data, in which the Pokemon mRNA levels showed a negative correlation with Smad4 levels in different subtypes of breast cancer in two independent datasets. Conclusion: We demonstrated that Pokemon binds to SP1 to down-regulate Smad4 expression, thereby promoting proliferation of breast cancer cells. This suggests that Pokemon is a potential TGFβ-signaling participant in breast cancer progression.