The infertile individual analysis based on whole-exome sequencing in chinese multi-ethnic groups

Zhao Qiongzhen,Li Yanqi,Liang Qi,Zhao Jie,Kang Kai,Hou Meiling,Zhang Xin,Du Renqian,Kong Lingyin,Liang Bo,Huang Weidong 한국유전학회 2023 Genes & Genomics Vol.45 No.4

Background Infertility is a common and rapidly growing health issue around the world. The genetic analysis based on the infertile population is crucial for intervention and treatment. Objective To find candidate gene locus led to azoospermia in Chinese multi-ethnic groups and provide theoretical guidance for the diagnosis of genetic diseases to progressively aggravated infertility patients and sterile offspring with ART. Methods The study based on whole-exome sequencing (WES) was presented for genetic characteristic analysis of multi-ethnics and identification of variants related to infertility in Xinjiang area of China. Results The frequency of pathogenic variants showed significant ethnic differences among four main ethnics in Xinjiang. The population structure analysis confirmed that the Hui was close to the Han population, the Kazak was close to the Uygur population, and there are three ancestry components in the four ethnics. In addition, ten candidate variants potentially regulated azoospermia were detected, and KNTC1 (rs7968222: G > T) was chosen to validate the association. Through the analysis in the valid group, the frequency of rs7968222 (G > T) has a significant difference in the azoospermia population (11.76%, 8/68) and normospermia population (4.63%, 35/756) (P < 0.001). Interestingly, the proportion of people with abnormal follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level in the group carrying rs7968222 (G > T) was significantly higher than non-carriers (P < 0.05). Therefore, rs7968222 may regulate spermatogenesis through affecting hormone level. Conclusion Our study establishes the genetics analysis of Northwest China and finds a candidate gene locus KNTC1 (rs7968222: G > T), which is one of the genetic susceptibility factors for male azoospermia.

Effects of Chlorine Addition to TiO2 Nanorods-Based Perovskite Solar Cells

Dong Zhao,Rendong Wang,Pengfei Wang,Shutao Li,Zhao Li,Meiling Sun,Yunyan Liu,Junshan Xiu 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2019 NANO Vol.14 No.6

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanorods (NR) structure and Chlorine substitution is beneficial to the extraction and diffusion of electrons in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). In this work, different concentrations of PbCl2 in perovskite are integrated with TiO2 (NR) to fabricate PSCs. The total thickness of perovskite absorber layer and electron transport layer (ETL) is about 850 nm, and the PSCs exhibit excellent performance. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) test reveal that moderate PbCl2 additive improves the perovskite film morphology and crystal quality of perovskite films. Optimal perovskite films with high crystallinity and uniform surface were prepared by adding 3 mol% PbCl2 into perovskite precursor solution, the crystal boundary and defect states are greatly reduced, thus reducing the electrons and holes recombination. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) enhancement of the device with this optimal molar ratio of PbCl2 is over 24% compared with the device without PbCl2.

VIBRATION OF MISALIGNED ROTOR SYSTEM AND UNVEVEN LOADS ON BEARINGS

Meiling Wang,Hao Zhang,Guang Zhao,Qingkai Han,Tianmin Guan 한국신재생에너지학회 2013 AFORE Vol.2013 No.-

An Eco-friendly Route to Prepare Cellulose Based Multifunctional Lyocell Fabrics Using Zinc Oxide and Cellulose Nanofibrils Network

Amjad Farooq,Mohammed Kayes Patoary,Yanjiao Zhao,Shuai Jiang,Meiling Zhang,Lifang Liu 한국섬유공학회 2022 Fibers and polymers Vol.23 No.5

Inspired by functioned textile materials, in this research a one-step technique is implemented for the preparation ofsuper antibacterial and ultra-voilet (UV) blocking surface properties of lyocell fabrics by a specific amount of zinc oxidenanoparticles (ZnONPs) and various fractions of cellulose nanofibrils (CNF). The combination of cellulose nanofibrils andzinc oxide nanoparticles caused a transformation of pristine lyocell fabric into functional fabric by enhancing its mechanical,antibacterial, and ultra-voilet blocking properties. In the first portion of this research cellulose nanofirbils were extracted froma cellulose rich biomass Ficus natalensis barkcloth through chemical treatments and catalytic oxidation of cellulose using2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical (TEMPO) combined with mechanical homogenization. Secondly coating ofcellulose nanofibrils and zinc oxide nanoparticles was done on lyocell fabrics. Based on the morphological analysis, equaldistribution of CNF andf ZnONPs on the lyocell fabrics’ surfaces was tremendously improved leading to a much moreuniform rough structure. However, with the increase of cellulose nanofibrils content, coating was unsmooth and crackes onthe fabric surface were cleared due to accumulation of CNF at higher concentration. Results demonstrated an obviousincrease of mechanical properties of lyocell fabrics with the addition of cellulose nanofibrils till 0.5 wt%. Similarly washingfastness studies showed that the fabric UV blocking properties were stable, whereas antibacterial characteristics of lyocellfabrics were significantly increased after CNF and zinc oxide nanoparticles coating.

Effects of Aging Time on the Antioxidant Activity of Pomelo Wine

Muying Du,Yuming You,Xiaojuan Zhao,Fusheng Zhang,Meiling Tian,Jianquan Kan 한국식품과학회 2015 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.24 No.4

Variations in amino acid and volatile component contents, and in total flavonoid, polyphenol contents and their vitro antioxidant activities at different aging times of pomelo wine were investigated; scavenging rates against DPPH, ABTS, and ferric reducing antioxidant powers were also explored. Most amino acids reached maximum values in the third aging year; and volatile components of pomelo wine also indicated good wine quality in the third year. Total flavonoid and polyphenol contents in pomelo wine were increased and antioxidant activities enhanced during the first 3 years. Samples aged for 3 years had the highest total flavonoid and total polyphenol contents, and the strongest antioxidant activities (38.23±2.16% for DPPH· scavenging effect, 91.84±4.14% for ABTS· scavenging effect, and 0.90±0.07 mmol/L for FRAP value). These parameters gradually decreased after the 3 year period. A significant (p<0.05) correlation between antioxidant activity, and total flavonoid and polyphenol contents was identified.

Fluorine-Doped Graphene/Nanosized Carbide-Derived Carbon Composites for High-Performance Supercapacitor

Pengtao Yan,Lei Yan,Sumei Zhao,Zhen Zuo,Xiaoxu Wang,Chenglin Wang,Meiling Hou 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2019 NANO Vol.14 No.8

A graphene-based composite with high electrochemical performance for supercapacitor applications is fabricated by introducing nanoscale carbide-derived carbon (NCDC) into the fluorine-doped graphene (FG). The incorporation of fluorine can increase the specific capacitance of graphene by providing more pseudocapacitance, whereas the introduction of NCDC into the FG/NCDC composite offers high specific surface area (SSA) (up to 1317 m2 g -1) and hierarchical pore structure, resulting in an enhanced electric double layer capacitance. Due to the synergistic effect of pseudocapacitance and electric double layer capacitance, the specific capacitance of FG/NCDC composite can reach 321 F g -1 at a scan rate of 5 mV s -1 in aqueous electrolyte. Notably, the specific capacitance of the FG/NCDC composite is very stable during long-term cyclic tests, with no significant degradation after 10,000 cycles. Due to its excellent supercapacitive performance, the FG/NCDC composite can be considered as a promising electrode material for high-performance supercapacitors.

Liver kinase B1 (LKB1) reduced inflammation and oxidative stress by regulating the AMPK/NLRP3 signaling pathway in LPS-induced lung injury

Yue Yifeng,Zong Liwu,Chen Yongmin,Nianhai Feng,Tang Junxia,Xu Hongyu,Zhao Meiling 대한독성 유전단백체 학회 2021 Molecular & cellular toxicology Vol.17 No.4

Background Inflammation and oxidative stress-induced molecular death are one of the important causes for lung injury in critically ill patients. LKB1 is an important protein kinase in the body and has regulated inflammation and oxidative stress. However, LKB1 control inflammation and oxidative stress in lung injury were unclear. Objective We aimed to investigate the function and mechanism of Liver kinase B1 (LKB1) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced lung injury. Result LKB1 prevented lung injury, and weakened correlation oxidative stress and inflammatory reaction in LPS-induced mice model of lung injury. Up-regulation of LKB1 reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and it-induced oxidative stress, and weakened inflammatory reactions in LPS-induced lung injury A549 cells. Down-regulation of LKB1 increased ROS production and it-induced oxidative stress, and enhanced inflammatory reactions in LPS-induced lung injury A549 cells. LKB1 induced phosphorylation (p)-AMPK protein expression, and suppressed the protein expression of NLRP3 in LPS-induced mice model of lung injury and in LPS-induced lung injury A549 cells. This experiment demonstrated the inhibition of AMPK or activation of NLRP3 inflammasome reversed the anti-inflammation function of LKB1 in LPS-induced lung injury. Meanwhile, ROS-induced oxidative stress also participated in the anti-inflammation effects of LKB1 in LPS-induced lung injury. Conclusion Therefore, our results indicate that LKB1 reduced inflammation and oxidative stress by regulating the AMPK/NLRP3 signaling pathway in LPS-induced lung injury.