Synthesis and properties of ultrafine YAG powder via low-temperature microwave hydrothermal method

Yue Liu,Jieguang Song,Lin Chen,Huihui Luo,Guojian Lin,Peng Chen,Chenhui Wei,Jingjing Liu 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2020 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.21 No.4

Yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) has good optical properties and has been widely used in engineering. The preparation ofconventional YAG powder is costly due to its high synthesis temperature, so lowering the synthesis temperature is the mosteffective way to save cost. The ultrafine oxide composite powder was rapidly synthesized using the microwave hydrothermalmethod at a low temperature. The effect of temperature and its performance. Differential thermal analysis and XRD phaseanalysis showed the mixed solution of Al(NO3)3 and Y(NO3)3 at pH=9 and C(Al3+)=0.42 mol·L−1. SEM, zeta potential, andparticle size analysis revealed that the microwave hydrothermal reaction temperature was 170 oC, and the high-purityultrafine YAG powder was calcined at 928 oC, which was lower than conventional calcination temperature. The synthesizedultrafine spherical YAG powder had a small particle size and a uniform distribution.

The role of CTNNB1 and LEF1 in feather follicles development of Anser cygnoides and Anser anser

Yue Sun,Yuxuan Zhou,Petunia Msuthwana,Jing Liu,Chang Liu,Cornelius Tlotliso Sello,Yupu Song,Ziqiang Feng,Shengyi Li,Wei Yang,Yunpeng Xu,Xiaomin Yan,Chuanghang Li,Yujian Sui,Jingtao Hu,Yongfeng Sun 한국유전학회 2020 Genes & Genomics Vol.42 No.7

Background Wingless-types/beta-catenin (Wnt/β-catenin) signaling pathway is one of the most extensively studied transcriptional cascades involved in various types of organogenesis including embryonic and postnatal development. Downy feather quantity is primarily affected by follicular development and gene regulations. Objective This research was aimed to investigate the role of catenin beta-1(CTNNB1) and lymphoid enhancerbinding factor-1 (LEF1) on feather follicles development at different developmental stages. Methods Fluorescence quantitative PCR, Western-blot and immunohistochemical methods were used in Anser cygnoides and Anser anser embryos (E12, E13 E18, and E28) and after birth gosling stages (G18, G48, G88) for gene expression analysis. Results CTNNB1 and LEF1 genes were expressed in Anser cygnoides and Anser anser at different embryonic and after-birth gosling developmental stages and the expression levels were significantly different in different stages (p < 0.05). The mRNA expression of CTNNB1 and LEF1 genes reached the highest level at D88 in Anser cygnoides, while the highest expression levels were at D18 and D88 in Anser anser, and the expression levels of CTNNB1 genes at D88 in all embryonic stages were significantly lower than after-birth stages. CTNNB1 and LEF1 protein expression were the highest at E12 and E28 for Anser cygnoides feather follicles development. While at a similar stage for Anser anser, the expression of CTNNB1 and LEF1 protein was the highest at D48 and D18. Protein expression at embryonic stages was in the epidermis (E) and the hair basal plate (P), the expression site for after-birth stages was in the dermal papilla (DP). Conclusion Our study illustrated that CTNNB1 and LEF1 has an impact on Anser cygnoides and Anser anser feather follicles growth and development.

Electronic Structures and Optical Properties of CuSCN with Cu Vacancies

Wei Jin,Guo-Qing Yue,Fu-Shun Ke,Song Wu,Hai-Bin Zhao,Liang-Yao Chen,Song-You Wang,Yu Jia 한국물리학회 2012 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.60 No.8

Based on density functional theory (DFT) within the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) using the CASTEP code, we calculated the formation energy of a Cu vacancy, as well as the band structure and the optical properties of β-CuSCN with Cu vacancies. Removal a Cu atom from the 32-site and the 72-site supercell results in an enlargement of the band-gap and a slight relaxation in the lattice parameter. An accepter level above the valence band maximum is observed in the 32-site supercell with a Cu vacancy, which results in the onset of a small absorption pre-peak at 0.65 eV.

Simultaneous analysis of thirteen phytohormones in fruits and vegetables by SPE-HPLC–DAD

Song Zhu,Shang-Wei Chen,Yue Li 한국식품과학회 2020 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.29 No.11

Determination of phytohormones have attractedincreasing attentions in food safety field. In this study, anefficient and quantitative method was developed which cansimultaneously determinate thirteen phytohormones infruits and vegetables using solid phase extraction (SPE)combined with high performance liquid chromatography–diode array detection (HPLC–DAD). The samples wereextracted with 80% methanol containing 0.5% (V/V) formicacid, and the extracts were then concentrated andpurified using primary secondary amine (PSA) and C18tandem dual SPE cartridges. The analytes were separatedon a Waters XBridgeTM C18 column and eluated utilizing agradient elution program of water and methanol. Meanrecoveries of the thirteen analytes varied from 74.69 to92.40%, with relative standard deviations\3.57%. Thelimits of detection and quantitation were 0.005–0.018 mg/kg and 0.02–0.10 mg/kg, respectively. The phytohormonesin kiwi fruit, strawberry, bean sprout, and green pepperwere detected using the above method, respectively. Onlythe IAA content of 0.14 mg/kg was detected for thestrawberry from a supermarket, which was lower than theprescribed limit in food safety standards (0.2 mg/kg).

Predictors for Better Blood-Flow Restoration of Long-Segmental Below-the-Knee Chronic Total Occlusions after Endovascular Therapy in Diabetic Patients

Xiao-Li Song,Yue-Qi Zhu,Hai-Tao Lu,Fang Liu,Li-Ming Wei,강형근,Jun-Gong Zhao 대한영상의학회 2016 Korean Journal of Radiology Vol.17 No.6

Objective: To prospectively investigate predictors for good restoration of blood flow of below-the-knee (BTK) chronic total occlusions (CTOs) after endovascular therapy in diabetes mellitus (DM) patients. Materials and Methods: A total of 120 long-segmental (≥ 5 cm) BTK, CTOs in 81 patients who underwent recanalization were included in this study. After angioplasty, blood-flow restoration was assessed using modified thrombolysis in myocardial ischemia grades and classified as good flow (grade 3) and poor flow (grade 1/2). One hundred and six CTOs with successful recanalization were divided into a good flow group (GFG; n = 68) and poor flow group (PFG; n = 38). Multivariate logistic regression analyses were undertaken to determine independent predictors of blood-flow restoration. Receiver operating characteristic curves were constructed to determine the best cutoff value. The prevalence of target-lesion restenosis during follow-up was compared between two groups. Results: Univariate analyses suggested that CTOs in GFG were characterized by lighter limb ischemia (p = 0.03), shorter course of ischemic symptoms (p < 0.01) and lesion length (p = 0.04), more frequent use of intraluminal angioplasty (p = 0.03), and higher runoff score (p < 0.01) than those in PFG. Multivariate regression analyses suggested that distal runoffs (p = 0.001; odds ratio [OR], 10.32; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 4.082–26.071) and lesion length (p < 0.001; OR, 1.26; 95% CI: 1.091–1.449) were independent predictors for good flow restoration. Kaplan-Meier analyses at 12 months showed a higher prevalence of non-restenosis in GFG (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Distal runoffs and lesion length are independent predictors for good flow restoration for long-segmental BTK, CTOs in DM patients who receive endovascular therapy.

The fourth new species of the leafhopper genus Thaioneura Song, Li & Dietrich from China (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae, Typhlocybinae)

Jiang Jia,Tan Wei-Wen,Song Yue-Hua 한국응용곤충학회 2021 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.24 No.3

In this paper, one new species of the leafhopper genus Thaioneura Song, Li & Dietrich, 2016 from Guizhou Province, China are described and illustrated: Thaioneura huajiangensis sp. nov. And the female ovipositors are photographed and described. A key to distinguish all known species of the genus is provided. The hind wing venation of the new species are the same as the T. suphanburia and T. sinuata, and not common in the tribe Erythroneurini.

Isolation, Structural Characterization, and Lymphopoiesis Stimulant Activity of a Polysaccharide from the Abalone Gonad

Jing-Feng Yang,Yue-hui Li,Jun Zhao,Peng-fei Li,Ce Zhu,Ye-han Song,Lan-yi Zhang,Bei-Wei Zhu 한국식품과학회 2015 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.24 No.1

A novel polysaccharide (AGP-32) from the gonad of Haliotis discus hannai Ino was isolated using a protease-assisted process and successive ion-exchange and gel-filtration chromatography. The backbone of AGP-32 was determined using hydrolysis with trifluoroacetic acid. FTIR, NMR, and methylation analysis, and periodate oxidation and Smith degradation analysis revealed that the AGP-32 backbone mainly consisted of (1→6)-linked mannose, (1→3)-linked galactose, and (1→3)-linked glucose in a proportion of 2:3:1. An in vitro cell assay indicated that AGP-32 promoted mice splenic lymphocyte proliferation by 26% at a concentration of 50 μg/mL. AGP-32 had an effect on immune protection and is a candidate for consideration as a functional food.

Association between the HSPA1B ±1267A/G Polymorphism and Cancer Risk: a Meta-analysis of 14 Case-Control Studies

Kuang, Dan,Chen, Wei,Song, Yue-Zhang,Yu, Yan-Yan,Zhang, Dong-Ying,Wu, Lang,Tang, Jie Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.16

Background: Previous epidemiological studies have suggested a potential role of the $HSPA1B{\pm}1267A/G$ polymorphism in risk of developing cancer. However, the results were inconsistent. Therefore, we performed this meta-analysis to summarize the possible association with cancer risk. Materials and Methods: We retrieved relevant articles from PubMed, EMBASE, ISI Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure. Studies were selected using specific criteria. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to assess those associations. All analyses were performed using STATA software. Results: Fourteen case-control studies, including 1, 834 cancer cases and 2, 028 controls were included in this meta-analysis. Overall, the results indicated that the G allele of HSPA1B gene ${\pm}1267A/G$ was significantly associated with an increased cancer risk in all genetic models (G vs A: OR=1.51, 95%CI 1.17-1.95, p=0.001; GG vs AA: OR=2.93, 95%CI 1.50-5.74, p=0.002; AG vs AA: OR=1.48, 95%CI 1.10-1.98, p=0.009; GG/AG vs AA: OR=1.69, 95%CI 1.22-2.33, p=0.001; GG vs AG/AA: OR=2.31, 95%CI 1.24-4.32, p=0.009). In the subgroup analysis stratified by ethnicity, a significant association was identified in Caucasians (G vs A: OR=1.35, 95%CI 1.08-1.69, p=0.008; GG/AG vs AA: OR=1.36, 95%CI 1.09-1.70, p=0.007), but not in Asians. In the stratified analysis by cancer types, individuals with the G allele showed an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma compared with carriers of the A allele (OR=2.40, 95%CI 1.47-3.91, p<0.001). Inversely, individuals with the GG genotype showed a decreased risk of gastric cancer compared with carriers of the AG/GG genotypes (GG vs AG/AA: OR=0.39, 95%CI 0.20-0.70, p=0.007). Conclusions: This meta-analysis suggests associations between the HSPA1B ${\pm}1267A/G$ polymorphism and risk of cancer. However, this association might be Caucasian-specific and the G allele of this polymorphism probably increases risk of hepatocellular carcinoma while decreasing risk of gastric cancer. Further well-designed studies based on larger sample sizes are needed to validate these findings.

Prognostic Values of Various Clinical Factors and Genetic Subtypes for Diffuse Large B-cell lymphoma Patients: A Retrospective Analysis of 227 Cases

Zhou, De,Xie, Wan-Zhuo,Hu, Ke-Yue,Huang, Wei-Jia,Wei, Guo-Qing,He, Jing-Song,Shi, Ji-Min,Luo, Yi,Li, Li,Zhu, Jing-Jing,Zhang, Jie,Lin, Mao-Fang,Ye, Xiu-Jin,Cai, Zhen,Huang, He Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.2

Aim: To analyze the significance of different clinical factors for prognostic prediction in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients. Methods: Two hundred and twenty-seven DLBCL patients were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were managed with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (CHOP) regimen or rituximab plus the CHOP (RCHOP) regimen. Results: Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), ${\beta}2$-microglobulin (${\beta}2$-M), B symptoms, Ann Arbor stage and genetic subtypes were statistically relevant in predicting the prognosis of the overall survival (OS). In the CHOP group, the OS in patients with germinal center B-cell-like (GCB)(76.2%) was significantly higher than that of the non-GCB group (51.9%, P=0.032). With RCHOP management, there was no statistical difference in OS between the GCB (88.4%) and non-GCB groups (81.9%, P=0.288). Conclusion: Elevated LDH and ${\beta}2$-M levels, positive B symptoms, Ann Arbor stage III/IV, and primary nodal lymphoma indicate an unfavorable prognosis of DLBCL patients. Patients with GCB-like DLBCL have a better prognosis than those with non-GCB when treated with the CHOP regimen. The RCHOP treatment with the addition of rituximab can improve the prognosis of patients with DLBCL.

Synchronous Ectopic Pancreatoblastoma in a Child: A Case Report

Zhi-Hao Yang,Jian-Bo Gao,Song-Wei Yue,Xue-Hua Yang,Hua Guo 대한의학회 2011 Journal of Korean medical science Vol.26 No.6

Pancreatoblastoma is a rare primary pancreatic neoplasm of children that may arise in any portion of the pancreas. We report a case of a 3-yr-old boy who presented to with abdominal pain our hospital and a progressive bulge in his right abdomen. Biochemical evaluation and serum levels of tumoral markers were within reference limits. On the computed tomography, two tumors were found. One located in the head of the pancreas;however, a laparotomy revealed that the head of pancreas was compressed but normal. The other was in the left abdomen near the spleen and the tail of the pancreas. The diagnosis of two synchronous pancreatoblastoma originating from the omentum was confirmed by pathology. Therefore, a pancreatoblastoma should be considered when a large well-defined, lobulated, and heterogeneous mass is identified in the pancreas of children. In addition, an ectopic pancreatoblastoma should be considered when identified within or near the ectopic pancreatic tissue.