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SMC3 contributes to heart development by regulating super-enhancer associated genes
Zhang Bowen,Zhu Yongchang,Zhang Zhen,Wu Feizhen,Ma Xiaojing,Sheng Wei,Dai Ranran,Guo Zhenglong,Yan Weili,Hao Lili,Huang Guoying,Ma Duan,Hao Bingtao,Ma Jing 생화학분자생물학회 2024 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.56 No.-
Abnormal cardiac development has been observed in individuals with Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) due to mutations in genes encoding members of the cohesin complex. However, the precise role of cohesin in heart development remains elusive. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the indispensable role of SMC3, a component of the cohesin complex, in cardiac development and its underlying mechanism. Our investigation revealed that CdLS patients with SMC3 mutations have high rates of congenital heart disease (CHD). We utilized heart-specific Smc3-knockout (SMC3-cKO) mice, which exhibit varying degrees of outflow tract (OFT) abnormalities, to further explore this relationship. Additionally, we identified 16 rare SMC3 variants with potential pathogenicity in individuals with isolated CHD. By employing single-nucleus RNA sequencing and chromosome conformation capture high-throughput genome-wide translocation sequencing, we revealed that Smc3 deletion downregulates the expression of key genes, including Ets2, in OFT cardiac muscle cells by specifically decreasing interactions between super-enhancers (SEs) and promoters. Notably, Ets2-SE-null mice also exhibit delayed OFT development in the heart. Our research revealed a novel role for SMC3 in heart development via the regulation of SE-associated genes, suggesting its potential relevance as a CHD-related gene and providing crucial insights into the molecular basis of cardiac development.
Zhang, Hao,Moon, Young-Kwon,Zhang, Xue-Quan,Liu, Jing-Sheng,Zhang, He-Xin,Yoon, Keun-Byoung Pergamon Press 2017 European polymer journal Vol.87 No.-
<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>A facile method for preparing polyethylene (PE)/octadecylamine-functionalized MoS<SUB>2</SUB> (ODA-MoS<SUB>2</SUB>) nanocomposites through in situ polymerization with an ODA-MoS<SUB>2</SUB>-MgCl-TiCl<SUB>4</SUB> catalyst was developed. The catalyst was synthesized simply by the treatment of ODA-MoS<SUB>2</SUB> with a Grignard reagent, followed by anchoring of a TiCl<SUB>4</SUB> catalyst. The resulting catalyst exhibited higher activity toward ethylene polymerization than did an ODA-MoS<SUB>2</SUB>-free catalyst. After polymerization, the resultant PE/ODA-MoS<SUB>2</SUB> nanocomposites reproduced the catalyst morphology, showing a flaked morphology. In addition, the thermal stability and mechanical properties of PE were significantly enhanced by the introduction of ODA-MoS<SUB>2</SUB> fillers. These properties could result from the good dispersion and strong interfacial adhesion of ODA-MoS<SUB>2</SUB> fillers and the PE matrix.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> PE/ODA-MoS<SUB>2</SUB> nanocomposites were successful synthesized through in-situ polymerization. </LI> <LI> The resultant nanocomposites had a layered morphology. </LI> <LI> The ODA-MoS<SUB>2</SUB> fillers well dispersed in the PE matrix with strong interfacial adhesion. </LI> <LI> The thermal stability and mechanical properties of PE were significantly enhanced with the addition of ODA-MoS<SUB>2</SUB>. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>
Information Fusion Filter for Multi-rate Multi-sensor Systems
Jing Ma,Hao Jin,Tian Tian,Wei Zhang 보안공학연구지원센터 2015 International Journal of Multimedia and Ubiquitous Vol.10 No.1
This paper is concerned with the information fusion filtering problem for a class of multi-rate multi-sensor systems, where the system is described at the highest sampling rate and different sensors may have different lower sampling rates. Firstly, the local filters (LFs) at state updating points are proposed by using the LFs at measurement sampling points. Then, the distributed suboptimal fusion filter is obtained by the well-known covariance intersection fusion (CIF) algorithm. The filtering error variance matrices are derived to obtain the fusion weights. The computational cost is reduced since the cross-covariance matrices between any two local filters are avoided. Simulation example verifies the correctness and feasibility of the proposed algorithm.
Zhang, Hao,Liu, Jing-Sheng,Zhang, He-Xin,Ko, Eun-Bin,Park, Jae-Hyeong,Moon, Young-Kwon,Shin, Byeong-Kwang,Zhang, Xue-Quan,Yoon, Keun-Byoung American Scientific Publishers 2018 Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Vol.18 No.4
<P>A facile coagglomeration method for preparing a long alkyl chain modified graphene oxide (MGO)/MgCl2-supported Ti-based Ziegler-Natta catalyst was reported. The effects of MGO on the catalyst morphology and activity for ethylene polymerization were examined. The resultant polyethylene (PE)/MGO nanocomposites exhibited a layered morphology, with the MGO fillers being well dispersed and exhibiting strong interfacial adhesion to the PE matrix. The thermal stability and mechanical properties of the PE were significantly enhanced with the introduction of a small amount of the MGO filler. Thus, this work provides a facile approach to the production of high-performance PE.</P>
Hao Zhang,Jing Sun,Xianting Liu,Chuan Hong,Yuanbo Zhu,Aiping Liu,Siqi Li,Huiyuan Guo,Fazheng Ren 한국미생물학회 2013 The journal of microbiology Vol.51 No.6
Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei LC01 (LC01) can tolerate intestinal stresses and has antioxidant activity. To evaluate the effect of the bacterium on human intestinal microflora,a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial was carried out. Fifty-two healthy adult volunteers were randomized equally to two groups. One group consumed 12% (wt/vol) skimmed milk supplemented with 1010 CFU of LC01 each day for the 4-week treatment period,and then consumed placebo in the next treatment period,separated by a 2-week washout. The other group followed the reverse order. Group-specific real-time PCR and biochemical analyses was used to determine the intestinal bacterial composition of fecal samples collected at the end of every period, and the concentration of short-chain fatty acids and ammonia. A significant inhibition in fecal Escherichia coli and increase in Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Roseburia intestinalis were observed after consumption of LC01. Acetic acid and butyric acid were significantly higher in the probiotic stage and fecal ammonia was significantly lower. The results indicated a modulation effect of LC01 on the intestinal microflora of young adults, suggesting a beneficial effect on bowel health. LC01 may have potential value as a probiotic.
Zhang Xiao-wen,Li Jing,Hou Wen-Bin,Jiang Yue,Zheng Ruo-Xiang,Xu De-hao,Shen Chen,Robinson Nicola,Liu Jian-Ping 한국한의학연구원 2023 Integrative Medicine Research Vol.12 No.1
Background: To explore the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for drug-induced liver injury (DILI) in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syn- drome (AIDS). Methods: A systematic search was made of eight databases (Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, Sinomed) and two trial registries (WHO ICTRP, ClinicalTrials.gov) from in- ception to September 2022. The effect size was presented as risk ratio (RR) or mean difference (MD) with their 95% confidence interval (CI). The Cochrane Risk of Bias and Grading of Recommendations, Assess- ment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) tools were used for quality appraisal. Results: Ten randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 732 participants were included. Comparing CHM alone with routine treatment, the CHM group showed lower aspartate aminotransferase (MD = -11.47 U/L, 95%CI[-13.05, -9.89], low certainty), lower alanine aminotransferase (MD = -2.68 U/L, 95%CI[-4.27, - 1.08], low certainty), lower total bilirubin (MD = -4.31 mmol/L, 95%CI[-5.66, -2.96], low certainty), lower bilirubin direct (MD = -3.19 mmol/L, 95%CI[-3.87, -2.51], low certainty), and higher effective rate (assessed by symptoms and liver indicators) (RR = 1.13, 95%CI[1.06, 1.20], low certainty). A significant difference was also found in CHM plus routine treatment versus routine treatment in the previous outcomes. No signif- icant difference was found on helper T cells among these comparisons. Only one RCT reported safety of CHM and found no adverse reaction during the trial. Conclusions: CHM may improve the liver function indices and effective rate for HIV/AIDS patients with DILI. However, the sample size was small and quality was low. Larger-samples of high-quality trials are needed.
Jing Ling Liu,Yun Hao Feng,Xiao Peng Zhang,Dan Dan Zhu,Li Qin Zhang,Xin Dong Guo 한국공업화학회 2020 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.84 No.-
Dissolving microneedles (DMNs) have attracted extensive attention for transdermal drug delivery inrecent years. Generally, the skin elasticity impedes DMNs to fully insert into skin thus optimizedfabrication methods are needed to improve delivery efficiency. Here, we investigated the formulations ofDMNs as the main influencing factors during the microneedle preparation process. Through the selectionof the matrix materials and the optimization of the ratio and formulae, the DMNs can meet therequirements of convenient and effective drug delivery. For DMNs prepared with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)as matrix material, the 25 wt% concentration of PVA was beneficial to prepare MNs, which MNs was ableto focus drug on the part of MN tips. However, for DMNs fabricated with hyaluronic acid (HA), theincreasing material concentration had a weaker ability to concentrate drug in MNs and increasedthe difficulty of preparing MNs. The computer simulation analysis was consistent with the results of theexperiment, indicating the feasibility of modelling to investigate the preparation technology of DMNsthat offer appropriate, convenient and highly efficient drug delivery.
Hao Wang,Zhi-Jing Ni,Wen-Ping Ma,Chang-Bing Song,Jian-Guo Zhang,Kiran Thakur,Zhao-Jun Wei 한국식품과학회 2019 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.28 No.2
In this study, we evaluated the effect of additionof non-volatile compounds (sodium sulfite, tartaric acid,tannin, and glucose) on the rheological properties, releaseof aroma compounds, and color of the red wine. Whiledetermining the rheological properties of the supplementedsamples, non-Newtonian fluidic and shear-thinningbehavior of samples was noticed. The viscosity of thesesamples was found in negative correlation with the dose ofaddition of various non-volatile substances. The aromaprofile of red wine after additions showed the change in therelease of the nine key aroma compounds. Among themethyl hexanoate, phenylethyl alcohol, octanoic acid, diethylsuccinate, and ethyl octanoate were profoundly increased. Further, the color of red wines was improved in the presenceof tartaric acid and tannin. Overall, supplementationof various substances during storage period of three differentwines could enormously affect the sensory characteristicsin a dose dependent manner.
Serum Zinc Status and Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Gastric Disease Patients
Zhang, Wen-Hua,Wu, Xiao-Jing,Niu, Jing-Xiu,Yan, Hao,Wang, Xin-Zhuo,Yin, Xiao-Dong,Pang, Yan Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.10
The role of Helicobacter pylori status and serum zinc value in gastric disease patients and healthy controls were investigated. Cases used in this work were 45 gastric cancer patients, 44 with peptic ulcers, 52 suffering gastritis and 64 healthy controls, all diagnosed histologically with the controls undergoing medical checkups. Helicobacter pylori status and serum levels of Zn were determined by 13C-urea breath test and flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer, respectively. Our study showed that Helicobacter pylori infection has no change in gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer group, on the contrast, serum levels of Zn were significantly reduced in gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer group, compared with healthy controls, and the higher the Zn levels are, the more increased risk of gastric cancer. Helicobacter pylori infection is a cause of gastritis, peptic ulcers and even gastric cancer, while serum zinc level is an indicator of protection of gastric membranes against damage.