Role of Dehydrocorybulbine in Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury Mediated by P2X4 Receptor

Wang, Zhongwei,Mei, Wei,Wang, Qingde,Guo, Rundong,Liu, Peilin,Wang, Yuqiang,Zhang, Zijuan,Wang, Limin Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology 2019 Molecules and cells Vol.42 No.2

Chronic neuropathic pain is one of the primary causes of disability subsequent to spinal cord injury. Patients experiencing neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury suffer from poor quality of life, so complementary therapy is seriously needed. Dehydrocorybulbine is an alkaloid extracted from Corydalis yanhusuo. It effectively alleviates neuropathic pain. In the present study, we explored the effect of dehydrocorybulbine on neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury and delineated its possible mechanism. Experiments were performed in rats to evaluate the contribution of dehydrocorybulbine to P2X4 signaling in the modulation of pain-related behaviors and the levels of pronociceptive interleukins and proteins after spinal cord injury. In a rat contusion injury model, we confirmed that chronic neuropathic pain is present on day 7 after spinal cord injury and P2X4R expression is exacerbated after spinal cord injury. We also found that administration of dehydrocorybulbine by tail vein injection relieved pain behaviors in rat contusion injury models without affecting motor functions. The elevation in the levels of pronociceptive interleukins ($IL-1{\beta}$, IL-18, MMP-9) after spinal cord injury was mitigated by dehydrocorybulbine. Dehydrocorybulbine significantly mitigated the upregulation of P2X4 receptor and reduced ATP-evoked intracellular $Ca^{2+}$ concentration. Both P2XR and dopamine receptor2 agonists antagonized dehydrocorybulbine's antinociceptive effects. In conclusion, we propose that dehydrocorybulbine produces antinociceptive effects in spinal cord injury models by inhibiting P2X4R.

Role of Dehydrocorybulbine in Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury Mediated by P2X4 Receptor

Zhongwei Wang,Wei Mei,Qingde Wang,Rundong Guo,Peilin Liu,Yuqiang Wang,Zijuan Zhang,Limin Wang 한국분자세포생물학회 2019 Molecules and cells Vol.42 No.2

Chronic neuropathic pain is one of the primary causes of disability subsequent to spinal cord injury. Patients experiencing neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury suffer from poor quality of life, so complementary therapy is seriously needed. Dehydrocorybulbine is an alkaloid extracted from Corydalis yanhusuo. It effectively alleviates neuropathic pain. In the present study, we explored the effect of dehydrocorybulbine on neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury and delineated its possible mechanism. Experiments were performed in rats to evaluate the contribution of dehydrocorybulbine to P2X4 signaling in the modulation of pain-related behaviors and the levels of pronociceptive interleukins and proteins after spinal cord injury. In a rat contusion injury model, we confirmed that chronic neuropathic pain is present on day 7 after spinal cord injury and P2X4R expression is exacerbated after spinal cord injury. We also found that administration of dehydrocorybulbine by tail vein injection relieved pain behaviors in rat contusion injury models without affecting motor functions. The elevation in the levels of pronociceptive interleukins (IL-1β, IL-18, MMP-9) after spinal cord injury was mitigated by dehydrocorybulbine. Dehydrocorybulbine significantly mitigated the upregulation of P2X4 receptor and reduced ATP-evoked intracellular Ca2+ concentration. Both P2XR and dopamine receptor2 agonists antagonized dehydrocorybulbine’s antinociceptive effects. In conclusion, we propose that dehydrocorybulbine produces antinociceptive effects in spinal cord injury models by inhibiting P2X4R.

Diagnostic value of alcoholic liver disease (ALD)/nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) index combined with γ-glutamyl transferase in differentiating ALD and NAFLD

( Junling Wang ),( Ping Li ),( Zhilong Jiang ),( Qiuhui Yang ),( Yuqiang Mi ),( Yonggang Liu ),( Ruifang Shi ),( Yonghe Zhou ),( Jinsheng Wang ),( Wei Lu ),( Si Li ),( Dan Liu ) 대한내과학회 2016 The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine Vol.31 No.3

Background/Aims: This study aimed to verify the reliability of the alcoholic liver disease (ALD)/nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) index (ANI) for distinguishing ALD in patients with hepatic steatosis from NAFLD, and to investigate whether ANI combined with γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT) would enhance the accuracy of diagnosis in China. Methods: A hundred thirty-nine cases of fatty liver disease (FLD) were divided into two groups of ALD and NAFLD. The ANI was calculated with an online calculator. All indicators and ANI values were analyzed using statistical methods. Results: ANI was significantly higher in patients with ALD than in those with NAFLD (7.11 ± 5.77 vs. .3.09 ± 3.89, p < 0.001). With a cut-off value of .0.22, the sensitivity, specificity, and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) of diagnosed ALD cases was 87.1%, 92.5%, and 0.934 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.879 to 0.969), respectively. The corresponding values for aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/alanine transaminase (ALT), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), and GGT were 75.29%, 72.94%, and 0.826 (95% CI, 0.752 to 0.885); 94.34%, 83.02%, and 0.814 (95% CI, 0.739 to 0.875) and 80.23%, 79.25%, and 0.815 (95% CI, 0.740 to 0.876), respectively. ANI AUROC was significantly higher than the AST/ ALT, MCV, or GGT AUROCs (all p < 0.001), moreover, ANI showed better diagnostic performance. The combination of ANI and GGT showed a better AUROC than ANI alone (0.976 vs. 0.934, p = 0.016). The difference in AUROCs between AST/ALT, MCV, and GGT was not statistically significant (all p > 0.05). Conclusions: ANI can help distinguish ALD from NAFLD with high accuracy; when ANI was combined with GGT, its effectiveness improved further.

Molecular genetic characterization of rice seed lipoxygenase 3 and assessment of its effects on seed longevity

Qizhang Long,Wenwei Zhang,Peng Wang,Wenbiao Shen,Tong Zhou,Nannan Liu,Ren Wang,Ling Jiang,Jiexue Huang,Yihua Wang,Yuqiang Liu,Jianmin Wan 한국식물학회 2013 Journal of Plant Biology Vol.56 No.4

Lipoxygenases (LOXs) are enzymes involved in lipid peroxidation. Here we reported the identification, molecular and functional characterization of the gene encoding rice (Oryza sativa L.) seed LOX3 (sLOX3). Via a map-based cloning strategy we identified Os03g0700400 as the candidate gene encoding sLOX3. Further functional complementary test and biochemical characterization of the recombinant Os03g0700400 protein verified the identification. The sLOX3 gene was highly expressed in roots, moderately in embryos and very weakly in leaves, leaf sheaths and stems. Transient expression experiment (in rice protoplasts) and subsequent laser confocal microscopic analysis demonstrated that the sLOX3 protein was localized into the cytosol. We next showed that overexpression of sLOX3 in a japonica sLOX3-normal rice cultivar, Wuyunjing 7 accelerated the decrease of seed germination ability when the seeds were routinely stored, which demonstrated that sLOX3 had a negative effect on seed longevity (storability). Meanwhile, an increased occurrence of embryo decay was observed in the same transgenic seeds, suggesting that sLOX3 might negatively affect seed longevity by facilitating colonization of particular seed pathogens. Our result forwarded the understanding of the effects of 9-LOX on rice seed longevity.

Cloning, expression and functional analysis of the duck Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) gene

Yuqiang Cheng,Yingjie Sun,Hengan Wang,Shuduan Shi,Yaxian Yan,Jing Li,Chan Ding,Jianhe Sun 대한수의학회 2015 Journal of Veterinary Science Vol.16 No.1

Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) is responsible for the recognition of bacterial flagellin in vertebrates. In the present study, the first TLR5 genein duck was cloned. The open reading frame (ORF) of duck TLR5 (dTLR5) cDNA is 2580 bp and encodes a polypeptide of 859 amino acids. We also cloned partial sequences of myeloid differentiation factor 88, 2’-5’-oligoadenylate synthetase (OAS), and myxovirus resistance (Mx)genes from duck. dTLR5 mRNA was highly expressed in the bursa of Fabricius, spleen, trachea, lung, jejunum, rectum, and skin; moderatelyexpressed in the muscular and glandular tissues, duodenum, ileum, caecum, and pancreas; and minimally expressed in the heart, liver, kidney,and muscle. DF-1 or HeLa cells transfected with DNA constructs encoding dTLR5 can activate NF-B leading to the activation of interleukin-6(IL-6) promoter. When we challenged ducks with a Herts33 Newcastle disease virus (NDV), mRNA transcription of the antiviral moleculesMx, Double stranded RNA activated protein kinase (PKR), and OAS was up-regulated in the liver, lung, and spleen 1 and 2 dayspost-inoculation.

Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Performances of SiCf Reinforced (Al3Ti + Al3Ni)-Based Metallic–Intermetallic Laminate Composite

Yuqiang Han,Qinghua Que,Ran Cheng,Ran Cheng,Chunfa Lin,Wenqing Han,Enhao Wang,Junyi Zhu,Haoran Yan 대한금속·재료학회 2021 METALS AND MATERIALS International Vol.27 No.10

In present work, a novel SiCfreinforced (Al3Ti + Al3Ni)-based metallic–intermetallic laminate (Ti–(Al3Ti + Al3Ni)/SiCf-MIL) composite without centerline defect was prepared using Ti, Al foils, NiTi wires and SiC fibers by vacuum hot pressingsintering method. Electron backscatter diffraction was employed to characterize the microstructure and phase constituents ofTi–(Al3Ti + Al3Ni)/SiCf-MIL composite during various stages of preparation process. The elimination mechanism of intermetalliccenterline was discussed. Besides, quasi-static compressive performance and fracture toughness of the synthesizedcomposite were investigated. The experimental results indicated that as reaction time increasing, the NiTi/Al interfacialreaction occurred prior to the Ti/Al interfacial reaction to form an Al3Ti/Al3Ni zone. Then, the oxides gathered at the frontof Ti/Al interfacial reaction layer were dispersed in the intermetallic layer rather than being pushed together to generate thecenterline due to the Al3Ti/Al3Ni zone. After reaction, there were no residual NiTi phases and intermetallic layers mainlyconsisting of Al3Tiand Al3Niphases were obtained in this composite. In addition, high angle grain boundaries in Al3Tigrains occupied a large proportion, conversely, low angle grain boundaries dominated in Al3Nigrains. Furthermore, stressconcentration appears at the interface between layers instead of along the middle plane of intermetallic layer. Moreover,both compressive strength and fracture toughness of the composite are superior in comparison with SiCfreinforced Ti–Al3Timetallic–intermetallic laminate composite (Ti–Al3Ti/SiCf-MIL) ascribed to the elimination of centerline.

Study on the removal of chromium(III) from leather waste by a two-step method

Li Wang,Jun Liu,Yang Jin,Ming Chen,JianHong Luo,Xinhua Zhu,Yuqiang Zhang 한국공업화학회 2019 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.79 No.-

The removal of chromium(III) from leather solid waste was carried out by two steps: the leaching stepand the ion exchange step. Orthogonal method was applied to the leaching process with H2SO4 asleaching agent and the leaching rate was nearly 100%. The adsorption and desorption of Cr3+ with 732#cation exchange resins were investigated in the ion exchange process. The effects of the resin types,temperature, rotating speed, liquid-solid ratio, initial Cr3+ concentration and time were investigated andthe optimum conditions were as follows: 732#, 333 K, 120 r/min, 20 ml/g, 280 ppm and 5 h. The removalefficiency of Cr3+ from leather hydrolysate was over 95% under optimized conditions. The desorptionefficiency of Cr3+ from loaded resins was almost 99% by three times cross-flow with Na2SO4 solution. There-adsorption of Cr3+ could achieve 95% by regenerated resins. The adsorption isotherms, kinetics andthermodynamics of Cr3+ onto 732# resins were investigated. The adsorption process appeared to followLangmuir isotherm model and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. 4H0 = 33,816.03 kJ/mol and4S0 = 141.35 J/(mol K) were calculated. The two-step method was proved to be a sustainable andeconomic method for separating chromium from leather waste.

Optimization Mechanisms of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of SiC Fiber Reinforced Ti/Al3Ti Laminated Composite Synthesized Using Titanium Barrier

Chunfa Lin,Siyu Wang,Haoran Yan,Yuqiang Han,Junyi Zhu,Hao Shi 대한금속·재료학회 2021 METALS AND MATERIALS International Vol.27 No.2

A novel structure-optimized SiC fiber reinforced metal-intermetallic-laminated composite (SiCf-Ti/Al3Ti) without intermetalliccenterline defect has been fabricated by vacuum hot pressing using stacked fibers and foils as well as Ti barrierlayer. Through microstructure characterization by SEM and EBSD, the mechanisms of centerline formation and structuraloptimization were investigated detailedly. The mechanical properties and fracture behaviors of the optimized and nonoptimizedSiCf-Ti/Al3Ti composites were studied via quasi-static compression tests. The experimental results indicatedthat the intermetallic centerline region existing at the mid-plane of Al3Tilayer in non-optimized composite mainly containsnewly-formed Kirkendall voids and gathered metallic oxides. Additionally, owing to the similar moving trails of fibers,oxides and voids in molten Al during hot pressing, SiC fiber is always accompanied with centerline, which causes the poorbonding of SiCf/Al3Ti interface. Unlike that, due to the adding of Ti barrier layer, SiC fibers are separated from centerlineand metallurgically bonded with Al3Tiintermetallic in the optimized composite. The compression testing results proved thatthe optimized SiCf-Ti/Al3Ti composite possesses superior strength and toughness compared with those of the non-optimizedcomposite. Besides, the extending of cracks along centerline often leads to large-scale centerline splitting and untimelySiCf/Al3Ti interface debonding in non-optimized composite. Nevertheless, cracks formed in optimized composite tend topropagate at the interfacial zone between layers instead of cutting off Al3Tilayer along its mid-plane. Moreover, ascribedto the well-bonded SiCf/Al3Ti interface, SiC fibers play an important role in strengthening and toughening the optimizedSiCf-Ti/Al3Ti composite by fiber bridging mechanism.

Research on the Landfill Dipole Leakage Detection and Its Influence Factors

( Lu Dong ),( Changxin Nai ),( Yuqiang Liu ),( Qi Wang ) 한국폐기물자원순환학회 2010 APLAS Vol.2010 No.0

Acetylation of Sarcoplasmic and Myofibrillar Proteins were Associated with Ovine Meat Quality Attributes at Early Postmortem

Yejun Zhang,Xin Li,Dequan Zhang,Chi Ren,Yuqiang Bai,Muawuz Ijaz,Xu Wang,Yingxin Zhao 한국축산식품학회 2021 한국축산식품학회지 Vol.41 No.4

The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between meat quality attributes and the changes of sarcoplasmic protein acetylation and myofibrillar protein acetylation in lamb longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscles at different postmortem phases. Protein acetylation, color, pH, shear force, myofibril fragmentation index and cooking loss were measured. The total level of acetylated sarcoplasmic proteins showed a negative relation with pH, a positive relation with a*, b* and cooking loss at the pre-rigor phase. Sarcoplasmic proteins acetylation affected postmortem pH by regulating glycolysis, which in turn affects color and cooking loss. The total level of acetylated myofibrillar proteins showed a positive relation with shear force at the pre-rigor phase. Myofibrillar proteins acetylation affected meat tenderness by regulating muscle contraction. This study indicated that acetylation played a regulatory role of meat color, water-holding capacity, and tenderization process at early postmortem.