Development of a Novel Spawn (Block Spawn) of an Edible Mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, in Liquid Culture and its Cultivation Evaluation

( Wei-rui Zhang ),( Sheng-rong Liu ),( Yun-bo Kuang ),( Shi-zhong Zheng ) 한국균학회 2019 Mycobiology Vol.47 No.1

Mushroom cultivation has gained increased attention in recent years. Currently, only four types of spawn, including sawdust spawn, grain spawn, liquid spawn, and stick spawn, are commonly available for mushroom cultivation. This limited spawn diversity has led to difficulty in selecting suitable inoculum materials in some cultivation. In this study, three small blocks of lignocellulosic agro-wastes and one block of a synthetic matrix were prepared as support for growing Pleurotus ostreatus in liquid medium. Mycelium-adsorbed blocks were then evaluated for their potential as block spawn for fructification. Our results indicated that the edible fungus was adsorbed and abundantly grew internally and externally on loofah sponge and synthetic polyurethane foam (PUF) supports and also has the ability to attach and grow on the surface of sugarcane bagasse and corncob supports. The mycelia of P. ostreatus adhered on corncob exhibited the highest metabolic activity, while those on the PUF showed the least activity. Mycelial extension rates of block spawns made of agro-waste materials were comparable to that of sawdust spawn, but the block spawn of PUF showed a significantly lower rate. No significant differences in cropping time and yield were observed among cultivations between experimental block spawns and sawdust spawns. Moreover, the corncob block spawn maintained its fruiting potential during an examined period of 6-month storage. The developed block spawn could be practically applied in mushroom cultivation.

Naringin and Naringenin Relax Rat Tracheal Smooth by Regulating BKCa Activation

Rui Shi,Jia-Wen Xu,Zi-Ting Xiao,Ruo-Fei Chen,Yi-Lin Zhang,Jia-Bi Lin,Ke-Ling Cheng,Gu-Yi Wei,Pei-Bo Li,Wen-Liang Zhou,Wei-Wei Su 한국식품영양과학회 2019 Journal of medicinal food Vol.22 No.9

Naringin and its aglycone, naringenin, occur naturally in our regular diet and traditional Chinese medicines. This study aimed to detect an effective therapeutic approach for cough variant asthma (CVA) through evaluating the relaxant effect of these two bioactive herbal monomers as antitussive and antiasthmatic on rat tracheal smooth muscle. The relaxant effect was determined by measuring muscular tension with a mechanical recording system in rat tracheal rings. Cytosolic Ca2+ concentration was measured using a confocal imaging system in primary cultured tracheal smooth muscle cells. In rat tracheal rings, addition of both naringin and naringenin could concentration dependently relax carbachol (CCh)-evoked tonic contraction. This epithelium-independent relaxation could be suppressed by BaCl2, tetraethylammonium, and iberiotoxin (IbTX), but not by glibenclamide. After stimulating primary cultured tracheal smooth muscle cells by CCh or high KCl, the intracellular Ca2+ increase could be inhibited by both naringin and naringenin, respectively. This reaction was also suppressed by IbTX. These results demonstrate that both naringin and naringenin can relax tracheal smooth muscle through opening big conductance Ca2+-activated K+ channel, which mediates plasma membrane hyperpolarization and reduces Ca2+ influx. Our data indicate a potentially effective therapeutic approach of naringin and naringenin for CVA.

irrE, an Exogenous Gene from Deinococcus radiodurans, Improves the Growth of and Ethanol Production by a Zymomonas mobilis Strain Under Ethanol and Acid Stresses

( Ying Zhang ),( Rui Qiang Ma ),( Zhong Lin Zhao ),( Zheng Fu Zhou ),( Wei Lu ),( Wei Zhang ),( Ming Chen ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2010 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.20 No.7

Neuroprotective effect of miR‑410‑3p against sevoflurane anesthesia‑induced cognitive dysfunction in rats through PI3K/Akt signaling pathway via targeting C–X–C motif chemokine receptor 5

Rui Su,Ping Sun,Dianhong Zhang,Wei Xiao,Chun Feng,Liang Zhong 한국유전학회 2019 Genes & Genomics Vol.41 No.10

Background Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with impairment of cognition. Sevoflurane anesthesia has been found to lead to CD and microRNAs (miRNAs) were reported to affect cognitive function. This study investigates the neuroprotective effect against sevoflurane anesthesia-induced CD. Methods HE staining was used to detect the pathological change of hippocampal neuron. Morris water maze test was used to analyze latency time, platform crossing and swimming speed. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blotting were performed to examine the mRNA and protein expression of miR-410-3p, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β and C–X–C motif chemokine receptor 5 (CXCR5). Dual-luciferase reporter assay was used to detect the relationship between miR-410-3p and CXCR5. Results MiR-410-3p was downregulated in sevoflurane anesthesia-induced rats and cells and act as a suppressor in sevoflurane anesthesia-induced hippocampal neuron apoptosis and inflammation. Furthermore, miR-410-3p was identified to bind with CXCR5. Further analysis showed that CXCR5 expression was increased by sevoflurane treatment, whereas was repressed by miR-410-3p overexpression. Moreover, miR-410-3p could inhibit sevoflurane anesthesia-induced hippocampal neuron apoptosis by phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) pathway. Conclusion These data indicated that miR-410-3p exhibited its neuroprotective effect on sevoflurane anesthesia-induced CD by targeting CXCR5 via PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Our study may potentially provide a new light on the pathogenesis and therapeutic method for sevoflurane anesthesia-induced CD.

Preparation and Luminescent Properties of a Novel Carbazole Functionalized Bis-β-diketone Ligand and Corresponding Eu(III) and Tb(III) Complexes

Wei Zhang,Rui-ren Tang,Chang-Quan Tang,Chang-hui Liu 대한화학회 2009 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.30 No.10

A novel carbazole functionalized bis-β-diketone type organic ligand, 1,1′-(2,6-bispyridyl)bis-3-(9-ethylcarbazole-3-yl)-1,3-propanedione (H2L) and its corresponding lanthanide complexes Eu2(L)3 and Tb2(L)3 were successfully prepared. The ligand and complexes were characterized in detail based on FT-IR spectra, 1H NMR and elemental analysis. The observed UV-Vis absorption and photoluminescence properties of the complexes were investigated, it shows that the Eu(III) and Tb(III) ions can be sensitized efficiently by the ligand (H2L) to some extent, in particular, the complex Tb2(L)3 exhibits a more excellent luminescence property than the Eu(III) complex. Meanwhile, the introduction of the carbazole moiety can enlarge the π-conjugated system of the ligand and enhance the luminescent intensity of the complexes. The results show that the complexes would be used as excellent luminescent materials.

The Distribution of Transcutaneous CO2 Emission and Correlation With the Points Along the Pericardium Meridian

Zhang Wei-Bo,Zhu Zong-Xiang,Xu Rui-Ming,Tian Yu-Ying 사단법인약침학회 2009 Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies Vol.2 No.3

This study aimed to understand energy metabolism distribution along the pericardium meridian and verify the correlation between the body surface (points), and classic meridian theory. A highly sensitive CO2 instrument was used to measure the transcutaneous CO2 emission at 13 points along the pericardium meridian line (12 points on the line and one point beyond the line) and 13 control points beside them. Results showed that the distribution of transcutaneous CO2 emission is highly related to the position on the body. Transcutaneous CO2 emission is significantly higher at P7 and P3, than the control points beside them. The points along the meridian and the points beside them were clustered with relative distance by SAS statistics software. Two distance matrixes were then obtained. The correlation coefficients between the points along the line and between the control points were calculated. The results showed that the 13th point beyond the line was far from the 12 points on the line (distance, 0.24), while acupoints on the line clustered earlier when compared with the non-acupoints. The average correlation coefficients among the acupoints was 0.65 which was significantly higher than 0.56, among the non-acupoints. No such characteristics were found among the control points. It was concluded that there is a strong correlativity of energy metabolism activity between the body surfaces along the meridian, and an even stronger correlativity between the acupoints on the meridian. This study aimed to understand energy metabolism distribution along the pericardium meridian and verify the correlation between the body surface (points), and classic meridian theory. A highly sensitive CO2 instrument was used to measure the transcutaneous CO2 emission at 13 points along the pericardium meridian line (12 points on the line and one point beyond the line) and 13 control points beside them. Results showed that the distribution of transcutaneous CO2 emission is highly related to the position on the body. Transcutaneous CO2 emission is significantly higher at P7 and P3, than the control points beside them. The points along the meridian and the points beside them were clustered with relative distance by SAS statistics software. Two distance matrixes were then obtained. The correlation coefficients between the points along the line and between the control points were calculated. The results showed that the 13th point beyond the line was far from the 12 points on the line (distance, 0.24), while acupoints on the line clustered earlier when compared with the non-acupoints. The average correlation coefficients among the acupoints was 0.65 which was significantly higher than 0.56, among the non-acupoints. No such characteristics were found among the control points. It was concluded that there is a strong correlativity of energy metabolism activity between the body surfaces along the meridian, and an even stronger correlativity between the acupoints on the meridian.

Autophagic Degradation of Caspase-8 Protects U87MG Cells Against H₂O₂-induced Oxidative Stress

Zhang, Yi-Bo,Zhao, Wei,Zeng, Rui-Xia Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.7

Oxidative stress induces apoptosis in many cellular systems including glioblastoma cells, with caspase-8 activation was regarded as a major contribution to $H_2O_2$-induced cell death. This study focused on the role of the autophagic protein p62 in $H_2O_2$-induced apoptosis in U87MG cells. Oxidative stress was applied with $H_2O_2$, and cell apoptosis and viability were measured with use of caspase inhibitors or autophagic mediators or siRNA p62, GFP-p62 and GFP-p62-UBA (del) transfection. We found that $H_2O_2$-induced U87MG cell death was correlated with caspase-8. To understand the role of p62 in MG132-induced cell death, the levels of p62/SQSTM1 or autophagy in U87MG cells were modulated with biochemical or genetic methods. The results showed that the over-expression of wild type p62/SQSTM1 significantly reduced $H_2O_2$ induced cell death, but knockdown of p62 aggravated the process. In addition, inhibition of autophagy promoted p62 and active caspase-8 increasing $H_2O_2$-induced apoptosis while induction of autophagy manifested the opposite effect. We further demonstrated that the function of p62/SQSTM1 required its C-terminus UBA domain to attenuate $H_2O_2$ cytotoxity by inhibition of caspase-8 activity. Our results indicated that p62/SQSTM1 was a potential contributor to mediate caspase-8 activation by autophagy in oxidative stress process.

Stability Analysis and Dynamic Output Feedback Control for Nonlinear T-S Fuzzy System with Multiple Subsystems and Normalized Membership Functions

Wei Zheng,Zhi-Ming Zhang,Hong-Bin Wang,Hong-Rui Wang,Peng-Heng Yin 제어·로봇·시스템학회 2018 International Journal of Control, Automation, and Vol.16 No.6

This paper addresses the stability analysis and dynamic output-feedback control problems for a class of nonlinear Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy systems with multiple subsystems and normalized membership functions. First, the switching control law of the membership function is proposed based on the membership function for the nonlinear T-S fuzzy subsystems. Secondly, the relaxation parameter is introduced into this switching control law to guarantee a minimal dwell time between two consecutive switching. Then, based on the proposed switching control law of the membership function and relaxation parameter, the dynamic output feedback controller with the estimate algorithm is designed to estimate the attraction domain. By introducing the new switched Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional, it can be seen that the solutions of the resultant closed-loop system converge to an adjustable bounded region. Compared with the previous works, the developed controller in this paper is flexible and smooth, which only uses the system output. And the results are further extended to the mobile robot case and the chemical process case. Finally, two simulation examples are performed to show the effectiveness of the theoretical results.

Adaptive Dynamic Output-feedback Control for Chemical Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor System with Nonlinear Uncertainties and Multiple Time-delays

Wei Zheng,Hong-Bin Wang,Shu-Huan Wen,Hong-Rui Wang,Zhi-Ming Zhang 제어·로봇·시스템학회 2018 International Journal of Control, Automation, and Vol.16 No.4

This paper addresses the dynamic-output-feedback control problem for a class of nonlinear system with nonlinear uncertainties and multiple time-delays. Compared with the previous work, the time delay parameters of the system are both multiple and time-varying, and the results are further extended to the chemical continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) case. First, the system is decomposed into two subsystems based on the output and input matrix. Secondly, a dynamic compensator is designed for the first subsystem, and the output feedback controller is further employed based on the second subsystem and the compensator. Moreover, by using the introduced LyapunovKrasovskii functional, it can be seen that the solutions of the resultant closed-loop system converge to an adjustable bounded region. In this paper, the uncertainties are in the nonlinear form and bounded by nonlinear functions with unknown gains. And the control design conditions are relaxed because of the developed dynamic compensator. Finally, the simulations for a chemical (CSTR) case are performed to show the effectiveness of the main results.

Distributed Fixed-time Attitude Synchronization Control for Multiple Rigid Spacecraft

Wei-Shun Sui,Guang-Ren Duan,Ming-Zhe Hou,Mao-Rui Zhang 제어·로봇·시스템학회 2019 International Journal of Control, Automation, and Vol.17 No.5

This paper investigates the distributed fixed-time attitude synchronization control problem for multiplerigid spacecraft system with external disturbances. Based on sliding-mode estimators, the authors remove therequirement of neighbours’ input control information. Using the fixed-time-based terminal sliding mode, the distributedadaptive control laws are developed to guarantee the attitude tracking errors converge to the regions in fixedtime independent of initial conditions, and adaptive laws are employed to deal with external disturbances. Finally,numerical simulations are presented to illustrate the performance of the proposed controllers.