Isolation and Characterization of a Doritaenopsis Hybrid GIGANTEA Gene, Which Possibly Involved in Inflorescence Initiation at Low Temperatures

Xiaoyan Luo,Chi Zhang,Xiaoming Sun,Qiaoping Qin,Mingbin Zhou,Kee Yoeup Paek,Yongyi Cui 한국원예학회 2011 원예과학기술지 Vol.29 No.2

In the Doritaenopsis hybrid, like most of the orchid species and hybrids, temperature is crucial for the vegetative-to-reproductive transition, and low temperature is required for bud differentiation. To understand the molecular mechanism of this process, an orchid GIGANTEA (GI) gene, DhGI1, was isolated and characterized by using the rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) PCR technique. Sequence analysis showed that the full-length cDNA is 4,022 bp with a major open reading frame of 3,483 bp, and the amino acid sequence showed high similarity to GI proteins in Zea mays, Oryza sativa, Arabidopsis thaliana and other plants. Semi-quantitative RT-PCR revealed that DhGI1 was expressed throughout development and could be detected in roots, stems, leaves, peduncles and flower buds. The expression level of DhGI1 was higher when the plants were flowering at low temperature (22/18℃ day/night) than the other growth stages. Further analysis indicated that the accumulation of DhGI1 transcripts was significantly increased at low temperature, and concomitantly, initiation of the peduncle was observed. However, DhGI1 levels were low under high temperature (30/25℃) conditions, and flower initiation was inhibited. These results indicate that the expression of DhGI1 is regulated by low temperature and that DhGI1 may play an important role in inflorescence initiation in this Doritaenopsis hybrid at low temperatures.

PERSONALIZED OR NOT: THE EFFECT OF AWARENESS OF INFORMATION BLINDNESS ON ONLINE SHOPPING RECOMMENDATION

Xiaoyan Luo,Lisa C. Wan 글로벌지식마케팅경영학회 2020 Global Marketing Conference Vol.2020 No.11

Isolation and Characterization of a Doritaenopsis Hybrid GIGANTEA Gene, Which Possibly Involved in Inflorescence Initiation at Low Temperatures

Luo, Xiaoyan,Zhang, Chi,Sun, Xiaoming,Qin, Qiaoping,Zhou, Mingbin,Paek, Kee-Yoeup,Cui, Yongyi Korean Society of Horticultural Science 2011 원예과학기술지 Vol.29 No.2

In the Doritaenopsis hybrid, like most of the orchid species and hybrids, temperature is crucial for the vegetative-to-reproductive transition, and low temperature is required for bud differentiation. To understand the molecular mechanism of this process, an orchid GIGANTEA (GI) gene, DhGI1, was isolated and characterized by using the rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) PCR technique. Sequence analysis showed that the full-length cDNA is 4,022 bp with a major open reading frame of 3,483 bp, and the amino acid sequence showed high similarity to GI proteins in Zea mays, Oryza sativa, Arabidopsis thaliana and other plants. Semi-quantitative RT-PCR revealed that DhGI1 was expressed throughout development and could be detected in roots, stems, leaves, peduncles and flower buds. The expression level of DhGI1 was higher when the plants were flowering at low temperature (22/$18^{\circ}C$ day/night) than the other growth stages. Further analysis indicated that the accumulation of DhGI1 transcripts was significantly increased at low temperature, and concomitantly, initiation of the peduncle was observed. However, DhGI1 levels were low under high temperature (30/$25^{\circ}C$) conditions, and flower initiation was inhibited. These results indicate that the expression of DhGI1 is regulated by low temperature and that DhGI1 may play an important role in inflorescence initiation in this Doritaenopsis hybrid at low temperatures.

Eu3+/Tb3+ Co-Doped Cerium Oxide Transparent Nanocomposite for Color-Tunable Emission

Xiaoyan Li,Yunlong Yu,Xiangfeng Guan,Peihui Luo,Linqin Jiang,Zhiqiang Zheng,Dagui Chen 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2018 NANO Vol.13 No.10

Eu3+/Tb3+ co-doped nanocomposite containing CeO2 nanocrystals was successfully prepared by an in situ sol–gel polymerization approach. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy demonstrated the homogeneous precipitation of CeO2 nanocrystals among the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) matrix. The thermal stability and UV-shielding capability of the obtained nanocomposite were improved with increase of CeO2 content. The tuning of the emissive color from green and yellow to red can be easily achieved by varying the dopant species and concentration. These results suggested that the obtained nanocomposite could be potentially applicable in transparent solid-state luminescent devices.

Study on pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of single dose oral tryptanthrin in Kunming mice by validated reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection

Xiaoyan Zhang,Jie Xia,Wenjing Zhang,Yao Luo,Wenbo Sun,Wei Zhou 한국한의학연구원 2017 Integrative Medicine Research Vol.6 No.3

Background: Tryptanthrin is a major active constituent of several Chinese herbal plants, such as Isatidis radix. Tryptanthrin had been demonstrated to have several beneficial pharmacological effects in vitro for human diseases, including antitumor, anti-inflammatory and antibacteria activities. In contrast to the extensive in vitro investigations, the in vivo disposition process of tryptanthrin was explored limitedly. Methods: In this study, the pharmacokinetics (PK) and tissue distribution of tryptanthrin in Kunming mice following a single oral dose of 80 mg/kg tryptanthrin were investigated for the first time. Mouse plasma, liver, heart, spleen, lung, kidney and brain were collected and analyzed using a validated reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (RP-HPLC–UV) method after biological sample preparation by a simple liquid–liquid extraction. Results: The chromatographic analysis was performed on a Diamonsil C18 column (5 μm, 250 mm × 4.6 mm) and ultraviolet detection was set at a wavelength of 251 nm. The analysis was achieved with a mobile phase of methanol (A) and water (B) (60:40, v/v) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The method was linear over the concentration range of 4.0–400.0 μg/mL with a lower limit of quantification of 0.10–0.30 μg/mL. Inter- and intraday precisions (relative standard deviations %) were all within 2.93%. Recoveries of tryptanthrin were more than 86.44%. Maximal tryptanthrin concentrations in plasma and tissues of mice were reached within 2.5 hours. The actual highest concentration (Cmax) in mouse plasma was 3.13 μg/mL, the area under the curve (AUC0–t) was 9.38 h μg/mL, and the terminal half-life was 2.27 hours. The volume of distribution was 343.89 mL, the clearance rate was 204.58 mL/h, and the PK of tryptanthrin in mice after oral administration was fit to 2 compartment 1 st Order. After oral dosing of tryptanthrin to Kunming mice, the analyte was well distributed to the plasma and main tissues. Cmax was found in the liver with a mean value of 3.54 μg/g, followed by that in the kidney, lung, spleen, heart, and brain. Conclusion: In this study, a validated RP-HPLC–UV method was developed and successfully applied to PK and tissue distribution of oral tryptanthrin in mice. We confirmed that tryptanthrin was closely related and targeted to plasma, liver, kidney, and lung. These results indicate that tryptanthrin will have a good clinical application in the liver, kidney, or lung. The clinical use of tryptanthrin should focus on its pharmacodynamics and safety study in these tissues.

Similar Model for Accurate Structural Vibration Analysis of Elevated Track-Box Girder Coupling System

Kun Luo,Pengsheng Wang,Xiaoyan Lei,Yan Zhao 대한토목학회 2023 KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering Vol.27 No.10

Model similarity experiment is an effective method to predict the vibration response of track-box girder structure under complex working conditions. In this paper, the coupling similarity relationship between the layers of the multilayer structure is deduced theoretically. In addition, according to the elasticity similarity law and the π theorem, a track-box girder coupling vibration model with a 10:1 geometric similarity ratio was designed. The influence of parameters on the system similarity was further discussed, including the density and elastic modulus of track plate, the stiffness of fastener and CA mortar layer. Finally, a scale track-box girder model was built. Based on the modal test and finite element method, the model design and the similarity relation between prototype and model were verified. The results show that the scale model can be employed to forecast vibrations for an elevated track bridge, and the vibration level under different working conditions can be inverted from the model test results in model design. When the geometry size of a certain structural layer in the direction of load is much larger than that of the other structural layers, the similarity relation derived from the material properties of the structural layer is approximately equal to the similarity of the system between the prototype and the scale model.

Identification and Validation of Potential Conserved microRNAs and Their Targets in Peach (Prunus persica)

Zhihong Gao,Xiaoyan Luo,Ting Shi,Bin Cai,Zhen Zhang,Zongming Cheng,Weibing Zhuang 한국분자세포생물학회 2012 Molecules and cells Vol.34 No.3

MicroRNAs are a class of small, endogenous, non-coding RNA molecules that negatively regulate gene expression at the transcriptional or the post-transcriptional level. Although a large number of miRNAs have been identified in many plant species, especially from model plants and crops, they remain largely unknown in peach. In this study, 110 potential miRNAs belonging to 37 families were identified using computational methods. A total of 43 potential targets were found for 21 families based on near-perfect or perfect complementarity between the plant miRNA and the target sequences. A majority of the targets were transcription factors which play important roles in peach development. qRT-PCR analysis of RNA samples prepared from different peach tissues for 25 miRNA families revealed that miRNAs were differentially expressed in different tissues. Furthermore, two target genes were experimentally verified by detection of the miRNA-mediated mRNA cleavage sites in peach using RNA ligase-mediated 5’ rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RLM-RACE). Finally, we studied the expression pattern of the two target genes in three different tissues of peach to further understand the mechanism of the interaction between miRNAs and their target genes.

Development and Validation of the Humanistic Practice Ability of Nursing Scale

Jinhua Zhang,Xiaoyan Zhou,Hefang Wang,Yanyan Luo,Wei Li 한국간호과학회 2021 Asian Nursing Research Vol.15 No.2

Purpose The purpose of this study was to develop a Humanistic Practice Ability of Nursing (HPAN) scale adapted to China and validate its psychometric properties. Methods The original HPAN scale was revised through a literature review. Sixteen experts who met the inclusion criteria were consulted 2 rounds by the Delphi method. According to their suggestions and opinions, the structure, content, and semantics of each item of HPAN were modified, and a HPAN scale was preliminarily developed. The HPAN scale was validated through item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, convergent validity, and reliability. The data came from 406 first-class hospital nurses. Results A 5-dimension, 29-item HPAN scale demonstrated satisfactory fit with significant factor loadings. The split-half reliability coefficient of the scale was .98, the split-half reliability coefficient of each dimension was .86–.99, Cronbach's α coefficient was .96, and the Cronbach's α coefficient of each dimension was .87–.98. The model fit of the scale was good, and the items of the scale showed convergent and discriminant validity. Conclusion The HPAN scale indicated that the reliability and validity were good. It is easy to imply factors of HPAN. This scale can be used to assess the HPAN.

The relationship between odd- and branched-chain fatty acids and microbial nucleic acid bases in rumen

Liu, Keyuan,Hao, Xiaoyan,Li, Yang,Luo, Guobin,Zhang, Yonggen,Xin, Hangshu Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2017 Animal Bioscience Vol.30 No.11

Objective: This study aims to identify the relationship between odd- and branched-chain fatty acids (OBCFAs) and microbial nucleic acid bases in the rumen, and to establish a model to accurately predict microbial protein flow by using OBCFA. Methods: To develop the regression equations, data on the rumen contents of individual cows were obtained from 2 feeding experiments. In the first experiment, 3 rumen-fistulated dry dairy cows arranged in a $3{\times}3$ Latin square were fed diets of differing forage to concentration ratios (F:C). The second experiment consisted of 9 lactating Holstein dairy cows of similar body weights at the same stage of pregnancy. For each lactation stage, 3 cows with similar milk production were selected. The rumen contents were sampled at 4 time points of every two hours after morning feeding 6 h, and then to analyse the concentrations of OBCFA and microbial nucleic acid bases in the rumen samples. Results: The ruminal bacteria nucleic acid bases were significantly influenced by feeding diets of differing forge to concentration ratios and lactation stages of dairy cows (p<0.05). The concentrations of OBCFAs, especially odd-chain fatty acids and C15:0 isomers, strongly correlated with the microbial nucleic acid bases in the rumen (p<0.05). The equations of ruminal microbial nucleic acid bases established by ruminal OBCFAs contents showed a good predictive capacity, as indicated by reasonably low standard errors and high R-squared values. Conclusion: This finding suggests that the rumen OBCFA composition could be used as an internal marker of rumen microbial matter.

Cerium-loaded MnOx/attapulgite catalyst for the low-temperature NH3-selective catalytic reduction

Aijuan Xie,Xingmeng Zhou,Xiaoyan Huang,Liang Ji,Wenting Zhou,Shiping Luo,Chao Yao 한국공업화학회 2017 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.49 No.-

A series of MnO2/attapulgite (ATP) and n(Ce):n(Mn)/ATP (molar ratios) catalysts were prepared andinvestigated for the selective catalytic reduction of NO by NH3 (NH3-SCR) at low temperature. The resultsshowed that the 7 wt % MnO2/ATP exhibited the best NOx conversion (85% at 300 C) among all MnO2/ATPcatalysts of different mass ratios. The introduction of cerium enhanced the NOx conversion at lowtemperature, and so Ce–MnOx/ATP can reach the highest NOx conversion (95% at 300 C). Meanwhile, theas-prepared catalysts were characterized by XRD, TEM, BET, H2-TPR, NH3-TPD, and XPS. It can be deducedfrom TEM, XRD, and BET, MnOx nanorods in this work mainly existed in the b-MnO2, and cerium highlydispersed on the surface of ATP to form porous structure and thus improved the deNOx performance. Moreover, the study of SO2 tolerance demonstrated that cerium can effectively inhibit SO2 poison. XPSresults illustrated that Ce could enhance Mn4+ content on the surface of the catalyst and thus lead to highSCR activity. Therefore Mn(1):Ce(0.25)/ATP was proved to be an excellent catalyst for NH3-SCR.