Insights into the genetic diversity of indigenous goats and their conservation priorities

Gang Liu,Qian Jun Zhao,Jian Lu,Feizhou Sun,Xu Han,Junjin Zhao,Haiyong Feng,Kejun Wang,Chousheng Liu 아세아·태평양축산학회 2019 Animal Bioscience Vol.32 No.10

Objective: An experiment was conducted to evaluate genetic diversity of 26 Chinese indigenous goats by 30 microsatellite markers, and then to define conservation priorities to set up the protection programs according to the weight given to within- and between-breed genetic diversity. Methods: Twenty-six representative populations of Chinese indigenous goats, 1,351 total, were sampled from different geographic regions of China. Within-breed genetic diversity and marker polymorphism were estimated calculating the mean number of alleles, observed heterozygosities, expected heterozygosities, fixation index, effective number of alleles and allelic richness. Conservation priorities were analyzed by statistical methods. Results: A relatively high level of genetic diversity was found in twenty-four population; the exceptions were in the Daiyun and Fuqing goat populations. Within-breed kinship coefficient matrices identified seven highly inbred breeds which should be of concern. Of these, six breeds receive a negative contribution to heterozygosity when the method was based on proportional contribution to heterozygosity. Based on Weitzman or Piyasatian and Kinghorn methods, the breeds distant from others i.e. Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat, Chengdu Brown goat and Leizhou goat obtain a high ranking. Evidence from Caballero and Toro and Fabuel et al method prioritized Jining Gray goat, Liaoning Cashmere goat, and Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat, which agree with results from Kinship-based methods. Conclusion: Conservation priorities were determined according to multiple methods. Our results suggest Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat (most methods), Jining Gray goat and Liaoning Cashmere goat (high contribution to heterozygosity and total diversity) should be prioritized based on most methods. Furthermore, Daiyun goat and Shannan White goat also should be prioritized based on consideration of effective population size. However, if one breed can continually survive under changing conditions, the straightforward approach would be to increase its utilization and attraction for production via mining breed germplasm characteristics.

A New Triterpenoid from Panax ginseng Exhibits Cytotoxicity through p53 and the Caspase Signaling Pathway in the HepG2 Cell Line

Jian Huang,Xiao-hui Tang,Takashi Ikejima,Xiu-jia Sun,Xiao-bo Wang,Rong-gang X,Li-jun Wu 대한약학회 2008 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.31 No.3

A new triterpenoid, 20(R),22( ξ),24(S)-dammar-25(26)-ene-3 β,6 α,12 β,20,22,24-hexanol (1), and three known triterpenoids, β-D-glucopyranoside,(3 β,12 β)-12,20-dihydroxydammar-24-en- 3-yl,6-acetate (2), 20(R)-ginsenoside Rg3 (3), and 20(R)-ginsenoside Rh2 (4), were isolated from the leaves of Panax ginseng. Their structures were determined by chemical analysis and spectral methods (IR, 1D and 2D NMR, HR-ESI-MS). Compounds 1-4 were exhibited various degrees of cytotoxicity in the human hepatoma cell line, HepG2. Compound 1 had the highest cytotoxic potency, with an IC50 value of 20.1 µM, by stimulating p53-mediated cell cycle arrest at the G1 to S phase transition, leading to apoptosis via activation of the caspase signaling pathway.

Circular RNA cFAM210A, degradable by HBx, inhibits HCC tumorigenesis by suppressing YBX1 transactivation

Yu Jian,Li Wen,Hou Guo-jun,Sun Da-peng,Yang Yuan,Yuan Sheng-xian,Dai Zhi-hui,Yin Hao-zan,Sun Shu-han,Huang Gang,Zhou Wei-ping,Yang Fu 생화학분자생물학회 2023 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.55 No.-

Hepatitis B protein x (HBx) has been reported to promote tumorigenesis in hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but the mechanism awaits further investigation. In this study, we found that cFAM210A (a circular RNA derived from the third exon of transcript NM_001098801 of the FAM210A gene; CircBase ID: hsa_circ_0003979) can be silenced by HBx. cFAM210A expression was downregulated and negatively correlated with tumorigenesis in patients with HBV-related HCC. Furthermore, cFAM210A reduced the proliferation, stemness, and tumorigenicity of HCC cells. Mechanistically, HBx increased the N6-methyladenosine (m6A) level of cFAM210A by promoting the expression of RBM15 (an m6A methyltransferase), thus inducing the degradation of cFAM210A via the YTHDF2-HRSP12-RNase P/MRP pathway. cFAM210A bound to YBX1 and inhibited its phosphorylation, suppressing its transactivation function toward MET. These findings suggest the important role of circular RNAs in HBx-induced hepatocarcinogenesis and identify cFAM210A a potential target in the prevention and treatment of HBV-related HCC.

A New Triterpenoid from Panax ginseng Exhibits Cytotoxicity through p53 and the Caspase Signaling Pathway in the HepG2 Cell Line

Huang, Jian,Tang, Xiao-Hui,Ikejima, Takashi,Sun, Xiu-Jia,Wang, Xiao-Bo,Xi, Rong-Gang,Wu, Li-Jun 대한약학회 2008 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.31 No.3

A new triterpenoid, 20(R),22$({\zeta})$,24(S)-dammar-25(26)-ene-$3{\beta},6{\alpha},12{\beta}$,20,22,24-hexanol (1), and three known triterpenoids, ${\beta}$-D-glucopyranoside,($3{\beta},12{\beta}$)-12,20-dihydroxydammar-24-en-3-yl,6-acetate (2), 20(R)-ginsenoside $Rg_3$ (3), and 20(R)-ginsenoside $Rg_2$ (4), were isolated from the leaves of Panax ginseng. Their structures were determined by chemical analysis and spectral methods (IR, 1D and 2D NMR, HR-ESI-MS). Compounds 1-4 were exhibited various degrees of cytotoxicity in the human hepatoma cell line, HepG2. Compound 1 had the highest cytotoxic Potency, with an $IC_{50}$ value of 20.1 ${\mu}M$, by stimulating p53-mediated cell cycle arrest at the G1 to S phase transition, leading to apoptosis via activation of the caspase signaling pathway.

A trigonometric series expansion based method for the research of static and dynamic characteristics of eccentric seals

Dan Sun,Jian Gang Yang,Rui Guo,Wan Fu Zhang,Yanting Ai 대한기계학회 2014 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.28 No.6

Static and dynamic characteristics of labyrinth seals are important in the prediction of the stability of turbomachinery. The paper presentsan effective numerical method to predict the static and dynamic performance characteristics of seals at off-center conditions withdifferent rotor whirling frequency. Modifications are introduced for the traditional turbulent bulk flow model to consider the circumferentiallyvarying flow. A trigonometric series expansion method is used to approximate parameters such as pressure and velocity in sealscavity. Numerical simulations show that 8-10 series terms with 5-10 iterations are enough for the solution of this set of nonlinear equations. The resulting nonlinear algebraic equations can be solved rapidly. The analytical results are verified by comparison with the simulatedCFD results. Parametric investigations showing the influence of eccentricity and whirling frequency on seals dynamics are alsopresented. The results show that the trigonometric series expansion based method gives an effective prediction of the static and dynamiccharacteristics of the eccentric seals.

Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation of Precast Shear Wall with Rabbet-Unbonded Horizontal Connection

Chong-fang Sun,Shu-ting Liang,Xiao-jun Zhu,Hu Li,Jian-min Guo,Gang Li,Ya-min Song,Dong-yue Wu 한국콘크리트학회 2020 International Journal of Concrete Structures and M Vol.14 No.1

This paper reports the results of a seismic performance study of a precast shear wall with a new horizontal connection. The new connection is the rabbet-unbonded horizontal connection, which is composed of rabbets and unbonded rebar segments. The rabbets are used to improve the shear capacity and prevent slippage of the connection, and the unbonded rebar segments are used to improve the ductility and energy dissipation. Three specimens were tested with different parameters under cyclic quasi-static loading. The test results showed that the specimen with a larger unbonded level had a richer hysteresis curve, larger ductility, larger energy dissipation, and slightly smaller bearing capacity. Moreover, in relation to the stiffness degradation, in the initial stage, the specimen with a larger unbonded level had a smaller stiffness, whereas in the last stage, the stiffnesses were similar regardless of the unbonded level. A parameter analysis using a finite element model proved that the ductility and energy dissipation of a shear wall with the rabbet-unbonded horizontal connection increased with the unbonded length and level. In addition, when the axial compression ratio increased, the bearing capacity increased, but the load-displacement curves decreased more rapidly. It was concluded that the unbonded length and unbonded level could effectively improve the ductility and energy dissipation of a shear wall. However, they should not be too large under high pressure, and the design suggestions for the new connection need further research considering other factors.

Experimental identification of fluid-induced force in labyrinth seals

Wan Fu Zhang,Jian Gang Yang,Hao Cao,Dan Sun 대한기계학회 2011 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.25 No.10

The seal force is an important factor in turbomachineries. Therefore, the current paper puts forward an expanded seal force identification model. A seal test rig consisting of several sets of seals was prepared. Using the double-plane unbalance force identification theory in rotordynamics, the distributed seal force in the cylinder became equivalent to two selected planes. Considering the complex cylinder vibration with increasing rotating speed and inlet pressure, the cylinder was regarded as a vibration system with 4 degrees of freedom. The 4×4 impedance matrix was tested at the two selected planes using a shaker in two orthogonal directions. The equivalent seal force can be obtained by multiplying the impedance matrix with the measured change in the cylinder vibration. In the seal rig, tests were performed on the influence of inlet pressure, rotating speed, eccentricity ratio, rotor vibration, and clearance. The seal force increases almost linearly with the increasing inlet pressure, eccentricity ratio, and vibration amplitude. Furthermore, the seal force is strongly sensitive to the change in clearance between the cylinder and the rotating rotor. The phase difference between the seal force and the vibration influences the work done. If the phase difference is nearly 90°, then the work is at maximum. Moreover, the seal force applies positive force on the cylinder and negative force on the rotor.

MicroRNA-362 Inhibits Cell Proliferation and Invasion by Directly Targeting SIX1 in Colorectal Cancer

Jin’e Wan,Jian Yang,Cuixia Qiao,Xiaomei Sun,Aiting Di,Lize Zhang,Dandan Wang,Gang Zhao 연세대학교의과대학 2019 Yonsei medical journal Vol.60 No.5

Purpose: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in China and poses high morbidity and mortality. In recentyears, increasing evidence has indicated that microRNAs played important functions in the occurrence and development of tumors. The purpose of this study was to identify the biological mechanisms of miR-362 in CRC. Materials and Methods: Quantitative real-time PCR was carried out to assess the expression of miR-362 and SIX1. The Kaplan-Meier method was employed to evaluate the 5-year overall survival of CRC patients. The proliferative and invasive abilities of CRCcells were assessed by MTT and transwell assays. Results: miR-362 was significantly decreased in CRC tissues and cell lines, compared to the normal tissues and normal cells. Asignificant connection was confirmed between the overall survival of 53 CRC patients and low expression of miR-362. Downregulationof miR-362 inhibited the proliferation and invasion through binding to the 3'-UTR of SIX1 mRNA in CRC. Additionally, wediscovered that SIX1 was a direct target gene of miR-362 and that the expression of miR-362 had a negative connection with SIX1expression in CRC. SIX1 could reverse partial functions in the proliferation and invasion in CRC cells. Conclusion: miR-362 may be a prognostic marker in CRC and suppress CRC cell proliferation and invasion in part through targetingthe 3'-UTR of SIX1 mRNA. The newly identified miR-362/SIX1 axis provides insight into the progression of CRC.

Molecular Characterization of Taenia multiceps Isolates from Gansu Province, China by Sequencing of Mitochondrial Cytochrome C Oxidase Subunit 1

Wen Hui Li,Wan Zhong Jia,Zi Gang Qu,Zhi Zhou Xie,Jian Xun Luo,Hong Yin,Xiao Lin Sun,Radu Blaga,Bao Quan Fu 대한기생충학열대의학회 2013 The Korean Journal of Parasitology Vol.51 No.2

Numerical Analysis on Mechanical Property of Concrete Filled Steel Tube Reinforced Concrete (CFSTRC) Columns Subjected to ISO-834 Standard Fire

Lei Xu,Lei Xu,Wen-Da Wang,Jian-Gang Sun 한국강구조학회 2017 International Journal of Steel Structures Vol.17 No.4

The present study established a numerical investigation on the behavior of concrete filled steel tube reinforced concrete (CFSTRC) columns subjected to fire. A finite element analysis (FEA) model was built to simulate the performance of CFSTRC columns under combined loading and fire. The FEA model was verified by the experimental results of CFSTRC columns subjected to fire. The comparison demonstrated an acceptable accuracy for the proposed FEA model. Afterwards, the FEA model was used to analyze the failure modes, the redistribution of internal force, the changes and development of the stress and strain, and the contact stress between the tube and concrete of CFSTRC columns subjected to fire. Influencing factors that may affect the bearing capacity of the CFSTRC columns subjected to fire were analyzed. The bearing capacity and stiffness of the CFSTRC columns gradually decreased in the fire; the parameters such as the fire duration time, sectional dimension, slenderness ratio, and sectional core area ratio significantly influenced the bearing capacity of the CFSTRC columns. Finally, a simplified calculating formula was proposed to calculate the influence factors of the bearing capacity of the CFSTRC columns subjected to ISO-834 standard fire. The formula-calculated results were well in agreement with the finite element analysis results, which provide a simple and feasible method for evaluating the fire-resistance design of these types of components in practical engineering.