Genetic Linkage of Genes for a Thermo-sensitive Genic Male Sterility in Maize: The genetic analysis of an TGMS Line Qiong-6ms in maize

Zhi Yuan Fu,Hui Ling Xie,Jian Sheng Li,Yan Min Hu,Zong Hua Liu,Zhong You He,Ji Hua Tang 한국유전학회 2008 Genes & Genomics Vol.30 No.6

Thermo-sensitive genic male sterile (TGMS) lines can provide new options for hybrid seed production using "two-line" system. A set of F2 and BC1 populations derived from the cross between Qiong-6ms and Dan958 were employed to analyze the inheritance of a TGMS line Qiong-6ms and map the TGMS genes in maize. The results demonstrated that the sterility of Qiong-6ms was governed by two duplicative recessive genes, named tms1 and tms2. The gene tms1 was mapped to chromosome 5 linked with the SSR markers umc1355, umc2302 and umc1784 at a distance of 3.0 cM, 1.3 cM and 0.9 cM respectively; while tms2 was localized on chromosome 3, linked with SSR markers bnlg1605 (0.5 cM) and umc2050 (4.2 cM). These markers, which are tightly linked with the tms1 and tms2 genes, will be helpful for marker assisted selection of TGMS lines in maize.

Selective Removal of Al(III) from Rare Earth Solutions Using Peas-based Activated Carbon

Fu-Qiang An,Rui-Yan Wu,Zhi-Guo Yuan,Tuo-Ping Hu,Jian-Feng Gao 대한화학회 2017 대한화학회지 Vol.61 No.5

Efficiently removing Al(III) from rare earth is very significant because even trace amount of Al(III) can cause serious harm to the rare earth materials. In this paper, a nitrogen-containing activated carbon, AC-P700, was synthesized using peas as raw materials. The AC-P700 was characterized by surface area analyzer, FT-IR, and XPS methods. The adsorption and recognition properties of AC-P700 towards Al(III) were investigated, and the recognition mechanism was also analyzed. The BET special surface area of AC-P700 was 1277.1 m2·g−1, and the average pore diameter was 1.90 nm. The AC-P700 possesses strong adsorption affinity and excellent recognition selectivity towards Al(III). The adsorption capacity for Al(III) could reach to 0.53 mmol·g−1, and relative selectivity coefficients relative to La(III) and Ce(III) is 9.6 and 8.7, respectively. Besides, ACP700 possesses better regeneration ability and reusability.

Distinctive Endophytic Fungal Assemblage in Stems of Wild Rice (Oryza granulata) in China with Special Reference to Two Species of Muscodor (Xylariaceae)

Zhi-lin Yuan,Zhen-zhu Su,Li-juan Mao,Yang-qing Peng,Guan-mei Yang,Fu-cheng Lin,Chu-long Zhang 한국미생물학회 2011 The journal of microbiology Vol.49 No.1

Ecological niches in the rhizosphere and phyllosphere of grasses capable of sustaining endophytes have been extensively studied. In contrast, little information regarding the identity and functions of endophytic fungi in stems is available. In this study, we investigated the taxonomic affinities, diversity, and host specificities of culturable endophytes in stems of wild rice (Oryza granulata) in China. Seventy-four isolates were recovered. Low recovery rate (11.7%) indicated that there were relatively few sites for fungal infection. Identification using morphology, morphospecies sorting, and molecular techniques resulted in classification into 50 taxa, 36 of which were recovered only once. Nucleotide sequence similarity analysis indicated that 30% of the total taxa recovered were highly divergent from known species and thus may represent lineages new to science. Most of the taxa were classified as members of the classes Sordariomycetes or Dothideomycetes (mainly in Pleosporales). The presence of Arthrinium and Magnaporthaceae species, most often associated with poaceous plants, suggested a degree of host specificity. A polyphasic approach was employed to identify two Muscodor taxa based on (i) ITS and RPB2 phylogenies, (ii) volatile compounds produced, and (iii)an in vitro bioassay of antifungal activity. This to our knowledge is only the second report regarding the isolation of Muscodor spp. in China. Therefore, we hypothesize that wild plants represent a huge reservoir of unknown fungi. The prevalence, novelty, and species-specificity of unique isolates necessitate a reevaluation of their contribution to ecosystem function and fungal biodiversity.

Selective Removal of Al(III) from Rare Earth Solutions Using Peas-based Activated Carbon

An, Fu-Qiang,Wu, Rui-Yan,Li, Min,Yuan, Zhi-Guo,Hu, Tuo-Ping,Gao, Jian-Feng Korean Chemical Society 2017 대한화학회지 Vol.61 No.5

Efficiently removing Al(III) from rare earth is very significant because even trace amount of Al(III) can cause serious harm to the rare earth materials. In this paper, a nitrogen-containing activated carbon, AC-P700, was synthesized using peas as raw materials. The AC-P700 was characterized by surface area analyzer, FT-IR, and XPS methods. The adsorption and recognition properties of AC-P700 towards Al(III) were investigated, and the recognition mechanism was also analyzed. The BET special surface area of AC-P700 was $1277.1m^2{\cdot}g^{-1}$, and the average pore diameter was 1.90 nm. The AC-P700 possesses strong adsorption affinity and excellent recognition selectivity towards Al(III). The adsorption capacity for Al(III) could reach to $0.53mmol{\cdot}g^{-1}$, and relative selectivity coefficients relative to La(III) and Ce(III) is 9.6 and 8.7, respectively. Besides, AC-P700 possesses better regeneration ability and reusability.

Role of miR-511 in the Regulation of OATP1B1 Expression by Free Fatty Acid

( Jin Fu Peng ),( Li Liu ),( Cheng Xian Guo ),( Shi Kun Liu ),( Xiao Ping Chen ),( Li Hua Huang ),( Hong Xiang ),( Zhi Jun Huang ),( Hong Yuan ),( Guo Ping Yang ) 한국응용약물학회 2015 Biomolecules & Therapeutics(구 응용약물학회지) Vol.23 No.5

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a family of non-coding RNA that are able to adjust the expression of many proteins, including ATPbinding cassette transporter and organic cation transporter. We sought to evaluate the effect of miR-511 on the regulation of OATP1B1 expression by free fatty acids. When using free fatty acids to stimulate Chang liver cells, we found that the expression of miR-511 increased significantly while the expression of OATP1B1 decreased. We also proved that SLCO1B1 is the target gene of miR-511 with a bioinformatics analysis and using the dual luciferase reporter assay. Furthermore, the expressions of SLCO1B1 and OATP1B1 decreased if transfecting Chang liver cells with miR-511, but did not increase when transfecting the inhibitors of miR-511 into steatosis cells. Our study indicates that miR-511 may play an important role in the regulation of OATP1B1 expression by free fatty acids.

Role of miR-511 in the Regulation of OATP1B1 Expression by Free Fatty Acid

Peng, Jin Fu,Liu, Li,Guo, Cheng Xian,Liu, Shi Kun,Chen, Xiao Ping,Huang, Li Hua,Xiang, Hong,Huang, Zhi Jun,Yuan, Hong,Yang, Guo Ping The Korean Society of Applied Pharmacology 2015 Biomolecules & Therapeutics(구 응용약물학회지) Vol.23 No.5

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a family of non-coding RNA that are able to adjust the expression of many proteins, including ATP-binding cassette transporter and organic cation transporter. We sought to evaluate the effect of miR-511 on the regulation of OATP1B1 expression by free fatty acids. When using free fatty acids to stimulate Chang liver cells, we found that the expression of miR-511 increased significantly while the expression of OATP1B1 decreased. We also proved that SLCO1B1 is the target gene of miR-511 with a bioinformatics analysis and using the dual luciferase reporter assay. Furthermore, the expressions of SLCO1B1 and OATP1B1 decreased if transfecting Chang liver cells with miR-511, but did not increase when transfecting the inhibitors of miR-511 into steatosis cells. Our study indicates that miR-511 may play an important role in the regulation of OATP1B1 expression by free fatty acids.

Vibration analysis of new drill string system with hydro-oscillator in horizontal well

Jia-lin Tian,Zhi Yang,You Li,Lin Yang,Chun-ming Wu,Gang Liu,Chang-fu Yuan 대한기계학회 2016 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.30 No.6

With the growth of oil and gas resource demand, the hydro-oscillator is widely used to enhance the Rate of penetration (ROP) and improve the efficacy in drilling various wells. The vibration model is the key issue of dynamics analysis and optimization of downhole tools. For the vibration analysis of the new drill string system with hydro-oscillator in the horizontal well, based on the design of the new hydro-oscillator and its operation conditions, the kinematics expressions are presented. Combined with the vibration force calculation results of the hydro-oscillator, the dynamics model of the new drill string system is established. Furthermore, the important features of vibration frequency, displacement, velocity and acceleration are discussed in the numerical example calculation results. By comparing the results of the calculation and experiment test, we can verify the correctness of the analysis model. With the hydro-oscillator vibration effect, the static friction between the drill string and wellbore is changed to the dynamic friction, so it can result in a significant increase in run length. At the same time, the ROP can be enhanced with the vibration effect. Moreover, with the parameters’ adjustment according to the operation conditions, the analysis method and model can also provide references to the study of similar downhole tools dynamics or mechanical properties.

Rock-breaking analysis model of new drill bit with tornado-like bottomhole model

Jia-lin Tian,Chang-fu Yuan,Lin Yang,Chuan-hong Fu,Gang Liu,Zhi Yang,Chun-ming Wu 대한기계학회 2015 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.29 No.4

For improving the rock-breaking efficiency of oil and gas drill bits, a new drill bit is presented with tornado-like bottomhole model(named swirling cutting bit). The new drill bit cutter breaks rock with shocking and cutting effect during the drilling process, and theelements on largest ring cross the borehole center with high speed. It can effectively improve the center rock-breaking efficiency. Meanwhile,for all cutters on different rings breaking rock at the same time, it can optimize the rock-breaking volume of each element andimprove the bit service life. To analyze the interaction features between cutters and rock, the position equations are established by thecylindrical coordinates and complex movement principles, and then the velocity and acceleration equations can be obtained. Based on thenumerical example results, this paper analyzes the bottomhole model, the contact section, and the distribution features of velocities andaccelerations on different rings. By analyzing the acceleration results, we can study the failure mechanism of cutters. At the same time,lab experiments test the bottomhole model and rock-breaking features, and it verifies the accuracy of calculation method and equations. Moreover, the analysis method and models are also applicable to other types of bits or composite bits, and the inputting parameters needcorresponding adjustment for different type of bits.

Lung-Targeting Delivery of Dexamethasone Acetate Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles

Qing-yu Xiang,Yuan Huang,Zhi-rong Zhang,Min-ting Wang,Fu Chen,Tao Gong,Yan-lin Jian 대한약학회 2007 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.30 No.4

The objective of the present study was to develop a novel solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN) for the lung-targeting delivery of dexamethasone acetate (DXM) by intravenous administration. DXM loaded SLN colloidal suspensions were prepared by the high pressure homogenization method. The mean particle size, drug loading capacity and drug entrapment efficiency (EE %) of SLNs were investigated. In vitro drug release was also determined. The biodistribution and lung-targeting efficiency of DXM-SLNs and DXM-solutions (DXM-sol) in mice after intravenous administration were studied using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results (expressed as mean ± SD) showed that the DXM-SLNs had an average diameter of 552 ± 6.5 nm with a drug loading capacity of 8.79 ± 0.04% and an entrapment efficiency of 92.1 ± 0.41%. The in vitro drug release profile showed that the initial burst release of DXM from DXM-SLNs was about 68% during the first 2 h, and then the remaining drug was released gradually over the following 48 hours. The biodistribution of DXM-SLNs in mice was significantly different from that of DXM-sol. The concentration of DXM in the lung reached a maximum level at 0.5 h post DXM-SLNs injection. A 17.8-fold larger area under the curve of DXM-SLNs was achieved compared to that of DXM-sol. These results indicate that SLN may be promising lung-targeting drug carrier for lipophilic drugs such as DXM.

Radiation Hybrid Mapping and mRNA Expression of Chicken N- myc downregulated gene 4

Yong Tian,Li Zhi Lu,Yan Fu,Ai Ping Yuan,Guo Qin Li,Qing Yan Yuan,Zheng Rong Tao,Jin Zhao 한국유전학회 2007 Genes & Genomics Vol.29 No.4

N-myc downregulated gene 4 (NDRG4) is a member of the N-myc downregulated gene family which belongs to the alpha/beta hydrolase superfamily. The protein encoded by this gene is a cytoplasmic protein that may be involved in the regulation of mitogenic signalling in vascular smooth muscle cells. To map NDRG4 gene in chicken chromosome, a 6,000 rads chicken- hamster radiation hybrid panel was used. Primers were designed according to the published human sequence for amplification of chicken NDRG4. We compared the corresponding human mRNA sequence with the predicted coding sequence of chicken NDRG4, and found that the assembled contig shared a high percentage of similarity with that of human gene. PCR of samples from ChickRH6 revealed the locations of NDRG4 to be linked to the maker PARD6G (5 cR away) with a LOD score 20.46. In addition, we detected the mRNA expression and distribution of chicken NDRG4 in various tissues by RT-PCR, and found that NDRG4 was highly expressed in chicken brain and heart, whereas lowly but detectable in thymus. The mRNA expression of this gene in chicken liver, spleen, lung and muscle was rarely detectable under present experimental conditions.