Enhanced Whole-cell Biodehydrogenation of 11β-hydroxyl Medroxyprogesterone in a Biphasic System Containing Ionic Liquid

Jun-Yao He,Pu Wang,Yu-Fen Yang,Song-Lin Xie 한국생물공학회 2011 Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering Vol.16 No.5

A hydrophilic ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium (L)-lactate ([bmim][lactate]), was successfully employed as a co-solvent to improve the biodehydrogenation of steroid 11β-hydroxyl medroxyprogesterone (HMP)to pregna-1,4-diene-6α-methyl-3,20-dione-11β,17α-dihydroxy (PDMDD) in an aqueous-organic biphasic system using Arthrobacter simplex UR106 cells. First, a suitable biphasic system was constituted, composed of toluene and Tris-HCl buffer (0.05 mol/L, pH 7.6) at a 0.4 (V_(org)/V_(aq))volumetric phase ratio. Investigation of biodehydrogenation with the addition of [bmim][lactate] to the aqueous phase was then performed. The results demonstrate that biodehydrogenation is more efficient in a biphasic system containing 2% [bmim][lactate] as a co-solvent compared to an aqueous-toluene two-phase system. Higher bioconversion (83.2% versus 56.4%) was observed after 16 h at a substrate concentration of 80 mg HMP in 8 mL of toluene.

Epidemiological investigation and phylogenetic analysis of Classical Swine Fever virus in Yunnan province from 2015 to 2021

Jun Yao,Linlin Su,Qiaoping Wang,Lin Gao,Jiarui Xie,Yuwen He,Xianghua Shu,Chunlian Song,Jun Chai,Yifang Zhang,Shibiao Yang 대한수의학회 2022 Journal of Veterinary Science Vol.23 No.4

Background: Classical swine fever virus (CSFV), the causative agent of classical swine fever (CFS), is a highly contagious disease that poses a serious threat to Chinese pig populations. Objectives: Many provinces of China, such as Shandong, Henan, Hebei, Heilongjiang, and Liaoning provinces, have reported epidemics of CSFV, while the references to the epidemic of CSFV in Yunnan province are rare. This study examined the epidemic characteristics of the CSFV in Yunnan province. Methods: In this study, 326 tissue samples were collected from different regions in Yunnan province from 2015 to 2021. A reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), sequences analysis, and phylogenetic analysis were performed for the pathogenic detection and analysis of these 326 clinical specimens. Results: Approximately 3.37% (11/326) of specimens tested positive for the CSFV by RT-PCR, which is lower than that of other regions of China. Sequence analysis of the partial E2 sequences of eleven CSFV strains showed that they shared 89.0–100.0% nucleotide (nt) and 95.0–100.0% amino acid (aa) homology, respectively. Phylogenetic analysis showed that these novel isolates belonged to the subgenotypes 2.1c and 2.1d, with subgenotype 2.1c being predominant. Conclusions: The CSFV was sporadic in China’s Yunnan province from 2015 to 2021. Both 2.1c and 2.1d subgenotypes were found in this region, but 2.1c was dominant.

PHOTOLUMINESCENT ENHANCEMENT OF HgWO4 NANOFILMS USING TiO2 ADJUSTMENT

XIN-YAO HE,RUNPING JIA,CHUN-FA OUYANG,XIA WANG,JUN-HE YANG 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2007 NANO Vol.2 No.6

As a new nanomaterial, HgWO4 nanofilms are prepared by the self-inventive technique of collodion nanoparticles-dispersal and film-formation. Their photoluminescent properties are enhanced and then controlled through nano-TiO2 doping. These approaches not only ensure film uniformity and fluorescence (FL) enhancement, but also realize a FL increase/decrease conversion effect. The relationships between HgWO4 nanofilms' PL intensities and TiO2 doped amounts are in good agreement with Gaussion function, and maximum PL intensities of HgWO4 nanofilms are located at 3.8% ratio of TiO2 nanoparticles.

Enhanced photoelectric properties of n-ZnO NWs/p-Si heterojunction LEDs by inserting an insulating MgO layer using sol-gel method

Juan Yao,Guotao Lin,Zhenxi Du,Jun Liang,Huan He,Xiaoming Shen,Yuechun Fu 대한금속·재료학회 2021 ELECTRONIC MATERIALS LETTERS Vol.17 No.4

ZnO nanowires (ZnO NWs) were synthesized by hydrothermal method on Si (100) substrates, in which an insulating MgOlayer deposited using sol–gel method was inserted between the seed layer and Si substrate. The eff ects of MgO layer on themicrostructure, luminescence and electrical properties of ZnO NWs as well as n-ZnO NWs/p-Si heterojunction LEDs wereinvestigated. With the insertion of MgO layer, well-aligned ZnO NWs with good crystalline quality are obtained, which canbe attributed to the smooth seed layer with homogeneous globular particles. The electroluminescence spectra of n-ZnO NWs/MgO/p-Si heterojunction LEDs exhibit a broad emission band from near ultraviolet to yellow-green region. n-ZnO NWs/MgO/p-Si heterojunction also shows an enhanced ultraviolet photoluminescence effi ciency, and its defect-related visibleemission is greatly suppressed compared with that of n-ZnO NWs/p-Si heterojunction. The current–voltage curves of bothheterojunction LEDs present a typical rectifying behavior, but the rectifi cation ratio increases almost 5 times by insertingMgO layer, which is ascribed to a reduction in the leakage current under reverse bias voltage.

Development and Evaluation of a Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Scale for Breast Cancer

Zhang, Jun,Yao, Yu-Feng,Zha, Xiao-Ming,Pan, Li-Qun,Bian, Wei-He,Tang, Jin Hai Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2015 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.16 No.18

Background: This study was guided by principles of the theoretical system of evidence-based medicine. In particular, when searching for evidence of breast cancer, a measuring scale is an instrument for evaluating curative effects in accordance with the laws and characteristics of medicine and exploring the establishment of a system for medically assessing curative effects. At present, there exist few tools for evaluating curative effects. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) refer to outcomes directly reported by patients (without input or explanations from doctors or other intermediaries) with respect to all aspects of their health. Data obtained from PROs provide evidence of treatment effects. Materials and Methods: In accordance with the tenets of theoretical medicine and ancient medical theory regarding breast cancer, principles for developing a PRO scale were established, and a theoretical model was developed and a literature review was performed, items from this pool were combined and split, and an initial scale was constructed. After a pilot survey and additional modifications, a pre-questionnaire scale was formed and used in a field investigation. After the application of statistical methods, the item pool was used to create a formal scale. The reliability, validity and feasibility of this formal scale were then assessed. Results: In a clinical investigation, 479 responses were recovered, with an acceptance rate of 95%. a combination of various methods was employed, and the items that were selected by all methods or more than half of the methods were employed in the questionnaire. In these cases, the screening methods were combined with certain features of the item, A total of four domains and 38 items were reserved. The reliability analysis indicated that the PRO scale was relatively reliable. Conclusions: Scientific assessment proved that the proposed scale exhibited good reliability and validity. This scale was readily accepted and could be used to assess the curative effects of medical therapy. However, given the limited scope of this investigation, the capacity for adapting this scale to incorporate other theories could not be determined.

Rapid and Complete Biodegradation of Acrylic Acid by a Novel Strain Rhodococcus ruber JJ-3: Kinetics, Carbon Balance, and Degradation Pathways

Jinjia He,Yi Chen,Luyao Dai,Jiachao Yao,Yu Mei,Dzmitry Hrynsphan,Savitskaya Tatsiana,Jun Chen 한국생물공학회 2020 Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering Vol.25 No.4

Acrylic acid is used in various industrial applications but inflicts harm to human health and causes environmental pollution. A new bacterium, identified as Rhodococcus ruber JJ-3, was isolated, which can degrade high concentrations of acrylic acid rapidly and completely. Experimental results showed that the strain can achieve complete degradation of 1000 mg·L−1 acrylic acid in 11 h under the following conditions: pH 7, temperature 35°C, and inoculation quantity 15%. A high concentration of acrylic acid (2000 mg·L−1) can be completely removed in 28 h. According to the Monod model, the maximum specific degradation rate (vmax) and half saturation rate constant (KS) of the strain were 0.85 h−1 and 101.83 mg·L−1, respectively. The results of carbon balance revealed that 54.6% carbon was assimilated by R. ruber JJ-3 as biomass, and 43.0% carbon was mineralized into CO2. Furthermore, glycerol and lactic acid were measured as intermediates, and the possible degradation pathway was proposed during the biodegradation of acrylic acid. These results suggested that R. ruber JJ-3 completely degrades acrylic acid and might have a potential environmental implication in the purification of acrylic acid-contaminated environments.

Separation of Nattokinase from Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Broth by Expanded Bed Adsorption with Mixed-mode Adsorbent

Shan-Jing Yao,Miao-Hua Lu,Dong-Qiang Lin,Yuan-Chun Wu,Jun-Xian Yun,Le-He Mei 한국생물공학회 2005 Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering Vol.10 No.2

Mixed-mode hydrophobic/ionic matrices exhibit a salt-tolerant property for adsorbing target protein from high-ionic strength feedstock, which allows the application of undiluted feedstock via an expanded bed process. In the present work, a new type of mixed-mode adsorbent designed for expanded bed adsorption, Fastline PRO, was challenged for the capture of nattokinase from the high ionic fermentation broth of Bacillus subtilis. Two important factors, pH and ion concentration, were investigated with regard to the performance of nattokinase adsorption. Under initial fermentation broth conditions (pH 6.6 and conductivity of 10 mS/cm) the adsorption capacity of nattokinase with Fastline PRO was high, with a maximum capacity of 5,350 U/mL adsorbent. The elution behaviors were investigated using packed bed adsorption experiments, which demonstrated that the effective desorption of nattokinase could be achieved by effecting a pH of 9.5. The biomass pulse response experiments were carried out in order to evaluate the biomass/adsorbent interactions between Bacillus subtilis cells and Fastline PRO, and to demonstrate a stable expanded bed in the feedstock containing Bacillus subtilis cells. Finally, an EBA process, utilizing mixed-mode Fastline PRO adsorbent, was optimized to capture nattokinase directly from the fermentation broth. The purification factor reached 12.3, thereby demonstrating the advantages of the mixed-mode EBA in enzyme separation.

Burn-resistant Coatings Lubricated on the Surface of Titanium Alloys

Pingze Zhang,Jun Huang,Hongyan Wu,Qiang Miao,Zhengjun Yao,Zhong Xu,Zhiyong He 한국물리학회 2008 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.52 No.-

Conventional titanium alloy may be ignited and burnt in conditions of high temperature, high air pressure, and high gas flow velocity. In the present study, burn-resistant coatings have been lubricated by using double glow plasma surface alloying technology. Alloying elements Cr, Mo, and Cu were induced into Ti6Al4V and Ti6.5Al0.3Mo1.5Zr0.25Si substrates through double glow discharged plasma processing, and Ti-Cr, Ti-Mo, and Ti-Cu burn-resistant alloy layers were formed on the surface of the Ti6Al4V and Ti6.5Al0.3Mo1.5Zr0.25Si alloys. The depth of the surface burn-resistant alloy layers could exceed 200 μm and the alloying-element component could reach 90%. Burn-resistant performance experimental results show that if the Cr component(wt%) is over 14%, the Cu component is over 12%, and the Mo component is over 10% in the alloying layers, ignition and burn of titanium alloy are effectively avoided. Conventional titanium alloy may be ignited and burnt in conditions of high temperature, high air pressure, and high gas flow velocity. In the present study, burn-resistant coatings have been lubricated by using double glow plasma surface alloying technology. Alloying elements Cr, Mo, and Cu were induced into Ti6Al4V and Ti6.5Al0.3Mo1.5Zr0.25Si substrates through double glow discharged plasma processing, and Ti-Cr, Ti-Mo, and Ti-Cu burn-resistant alloy layers were formed on the surface of the Ti6Al4V and Ti6.5Al0.3Mo1.5Zr0.25Si alloys. The depth of the surface burn-resistant alloy layers could exceed 200 μm and the alloying-element component could reach 90%. Burn-resistant performance experimental results show that if the Cr component(wt%) is over 14%, the Cu component is over 12%, and the Mo component is over 10% in the alloying layers, ignition and burn of titanium alloy are effectively avoided.

The Influence of Construction Scheme of Asymmetric Three-Cabin Utility Tunnelling on the Surface Settlement Behaviour

Zuo Chun Li,Gui He Wang,Jun Wei Hao,Yao Zhou,Xiao Yang Wang,Heng Xuan,Feng Huang 대한토목학회 2021 KSCE JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Vol.25 No.9

The asymmetric three-cabin structure is one of the favourite choices in urban utility tunnel engineering, as it can provide a higher space utilization and clearer classification for pipelines. However, few work has been done on utility tunnel in such special cross-section during undercutting construction until now. Besides, as the loose soil layers such as sand and silt are often encountered during the utility tunnelling, its influence on surface settlement become one of the main concerns. This study focuses on the influence of the construction scheme on the surface settlement details for an asymmetric three-cabin utility tunnel. A 3D finite element method (FEM) model was established including both the stratum and a utility tunnel based on the Beijing Daxing International Airport (BDIA) Expressway Urban Utility Tunnel project. With this model, the behaviour of the surface settlement with the undercutting construction of the utility tunnel was investigated, and the causes and values of surface settlement in five construction stages were analyzed. By changing the construction spacing and sequence of mid and side cabins, the surface settlement and structural deformation were compared. The numerical results demonstrated a strong correlation between the cross-section shape and surface settlement characteristics. And the symmetry line of the surface settlement trough was offset by 1 m to the side with the larger cross-section. The second (excavation of upper bench in mid-cabin) and fourth (excavation of upper bench in side-cabin) stages caused the largest surface settlement, which were 41.9% and 18.07% of the total settlement, respectively. In addition, after optimizing the field tunnelling scheme, the surface settlement was reduced by 31.9% using the side-tunnel first construction sequence. The proposed numerical model is able to predict the settlement characteristics in each construction stage, which is important and provides a basis for further studies on the surface settlement mechanism and optimal design of the asymmetric three-cabin utility tunnelling scheme.

RhoGDI2 induced malignant phenotypes of pancreatic cancer cells via regulating Snail expression

Yi Bin,Hu You,Zhu Dongming,Yao Jun,Zhou Jian,Zhang Yi,He Zhilong,Zhang Lifeng,Zhang Zixiang,Yang Jian,Tang Yuchen,Huang Yujie,Li Dechun,Liu Qiuhua 한국유전학회 2022 Genes & Genomics Vol.44 No.5

Background: Rho GDP dissociation inhibitor 2 (RhoGDI2) has been shown to contribute to the aggressive phenotypes of human cancers, such as tumor metastasis and chemoresistance. Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of RhoGDI2 on tumor progression and chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer cells. Methods: The expression of RhoGDI2 in pancreatic cancer cells was detected by Western blot analysis. Gain-of-function and loss-of-function approaches were done to examine the malignant phenotypes of the RhoGDI2-expressing or RhoGDI2-depleting cells. The correlation between RhoGDI2 and Snail was also analyzed. Results: Differential expression of RhoGDI2 protein in pancreatic cancer cell lines was identified. Gain-of-function and loss-of-function experiments showed that RhoGDI2 induced the malignant phenotypes of pancreatic cancer cells, including proliferation, migration, invasion, and gemcitabine (GEM) chemoresistance. The upregulation of RhoGDI2 stimulated the expression of Snail, resulting in the altered expression of epithelial marker E-cadherin and mesenchymal marker Vimentin, which were characteristics of the tumorigenic activity of epithelial-mesenchymal transition. The expression of RhoGDI2 and Snail was upregulated in clinical tumor samples, and higher expression of RhoGDI2 or Snail was significantly associated with poor patient survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Conclusion: The findings indicated that RhoGDI2 promoted GEM resistance and tumor progression in pancreatic cancer and that RhoGDI2 might be a potential therapeutic target in patients with PDAC.