Metalens for improving optical coherence tomography

Guo Songming,Feng Weibin,Long Yong,Liu Zhihao,Fu Xiao,Liang Haowen,Li Juntao 한국물리학회 2022 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.81 No.1

Optical coherence tomography is one of the most attractive new tomographic techniques, especially in the detection and imaging of biological tissues. For the detection and imaging of human corneas, the current ultra-high-resolution optical coherence tomography technology faces the challenge that the depth of focus is too short to scan the entire human cornea in a single amplitude scan. Here, we propose and design a silicon metalens to replace the objective lens in the sample arm of the optical coherence tomography system. In our simulation, a uniform focused beam with a depth of focus of 886 μm, an axial resolution of 3.1 μm and a lateral resolution of 2.2 μm can be generated by the metalens, which is under the excitation of broadband Gaussian light with wavelength coverage from 800 to 900 nm. This metalens fully satisfies the depth of focus and resolution requirements of the ultra-high-resolution optical coherence tomography system for human corneas, hence expands the application of optical coherence tomography in medical science for the benefit of mankind.

Radiation Hybrid Mapping and mRNA Expression of Chicken N- myc downregulated gene 4

Yong Tian,Li Zhi Lu,Yan Fu,Ai Ping Yuan,Guo Qin Li,Qing Yan Yuan,Zheng Rong Tao,Jin Zhao 한국유전학회 2007 Genes & Genomics Vol.29 No.4

N-myc downregulated gene 4 (NDRG4) is a member of the N-myc downregulated gene family which belongs to the alpha/beta hydrolase superfamily. The protein encoded by this gene is a cytoplasmic protein that may be involved in the regulation of mitogenic signalling in vascular smooth muscle cells. To map NDRG4 gene in chicken chromosome, a 6,000 rads chicken- hamster radiation hybrid panel was used. Primers were designed according to the published human sequence for amplification of chicken NDRG4. We compared the corresponding human mRNA sequence with the predicted coding sequence of chicken NDRG4, and found that the assembled contig shared a high percentage of similarity with that of human gene. PCR of samples from ChickRH6 revealed the locations of NDRG4 to be linked to the maker PARD6G (5 cR away) with a LOD score 20.46. In addition, we detected the mRNA expression and distribution of chicken NDRG4 in various tissues by RT-PCR, and found that NDRG4 was highly expressed in chicken brain and heart, whereas lowly but detectable in thymus. The mRNA expression of this gene in chicken liver, spleen, lung and muscle was rarely detectable under present experimental conditions.

Site-directed Mutagenesis of the Toxin from the Chinese Scorpion Buthus martensii Karsch (BmKAS): Insight into Sites Related to Analgesic Activity

Yong Cui,Yong-Bo Song,Lin Ma,Yan-Feng Liu,Guo-Dong Li,Chun-Fu Wu,Jing-Hai Zhang 대한약학회 2010 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.33 No.10

This study utilized the E. coli expression system to investigate the role of amino acid residues in toxin from the Chinese scorpion - Buthus martensii Karsch (BmKAS). To evaluate the extent to which residues of the toxin core contribute to its analgesic activity, ten mutants of BmKAS were obtained by PCR. Using site-directed mutagenesis, all of these residues were substituted with different amino acids. This study represents a thorough mapping and elucidation of the epitopes that form the molecular basis of the toxin’s analgesic activity. Our results showed large mutant-dependent differences that emphasize the important roles of the studied residues.

Durability Model of Exposed Concrete On-Site Based on Dual Coupling Factors

Yong Fu,Hongxia Qiao,Chenggong Lu,Theogene Hakuzweyezu,Fei Guo 대한토목학회 2022 KSCE JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Vol.26 No.1

Aiming at the problem that the reliability analysis of the outdoor exposed concrete structure under the action of a single factor is not consistent with the actual service environment, a reliability analysis based on the Copula function describing multiple degradation factors is proposed. According to the actual data collected on-site, the relative quality evaluation parameters (RQEP) and relative dynamic elastic modulus evaluation parameters (RDEMEP) was selected as the key degradation indicators, and the Aperture Information Criterion (AIC) was used to determine the optimal marginal distribution function in different degradation trajectories, and obtain the most optimal edge distribution function under a single factor. Optimize the edge distributions reliability curve, establish the relationship between the edge distributions through the Copula function, and couple the edge distributions of the remaining life of the concrete to obtain the joint reliability function of the concrete under the action of the coupling factors. The results show that the selection of two degradation indicators, RQEP and RDEMEP, is helpful in establishing the concrete life prediction model in the field exposure environment, and the RDEMEP are more sensitive to the field exposure environment than the RQEP. The Gumbel Copula distribution function can reasonably predict the reliability of exposed concrete on-site under dual coupling factors. The service life of C40 and C50 exposed concrete on site is about 400 and 550 months, respectively.

Effects of PTTG Down-regulation on Proliferation and Metastasis of the SCL-1 Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cell Line

Xia, Yong-Hua,Li, Min,Fu, Dan-Dan,Xu, Su-Ling,Li, Zhan-Guo,Liu, Dong,Tian, Zhong-Wei Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.11

Aims: To study effects of down-regulation of pituitary tumor-transforming gene (PTTG) on proliferation and metastasis ability of the SCL-1 cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) cell line and explore related mechanisms. Methods: SCL-1 cells were divided into 3 groups (untreated, siRNA control and PTTG siRNA). Cell proliferation assays were performed using a CCK-8 kit and proliferation and metastasis ability were analyzed using Boyden chambers. In addition, expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 was detected by r-time qPCR and Western blotting. Results: Down-regulation of PTTG could markedly inhibit cell proliferation in SCL-1 cells, compared to untreated and control siRNA groups (P < 0.05). Real-time qPCR demonstrated that expression levels of PTTG, MMP-2 and MMP-9 in the PTTG siRNA group were 0.8%, 23.2% and 21.3% of untreated levels. Western blotting revealed that expression of PTTG, MMP-2 and MMP-9 proteins in the PTTG siRNA group was obviously down-regulated. The numbers of migrating cells ($51.38{\pm}4.71$) in the PTTG siRNA group was obviously lower than that in untreated group ($131.33{\pm}6.12$) and the control siRNA group ($127.72{\pm}5.20$) (P < 0.05), suggesting that decrease of proliferation and metastasis ability mediated by PTTG knock-down may be closely correlated with down-regulation of MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression. Conclusion: Inhibition of PTTG expression may be a new target for therapy of CSCC.

Coenurosis of Yak, Bos grunniens, caused by Taenia multiceps: A Case Report with Molecular Identification in Qinghai Tibetan Plateau Area, China

Xue-Yong Zhang,Ying-Na Jian,Hong Duo,Xiu-Ying Shen,Yi-Juan Ma,Yong Fu,Zhi-Hong Guo 대한기생충학ㆍ열대의학회 2019 The Korean Journal of Parasitology Vol.57 No.4

Coenurosis is an important zoonotic helminthic disease caused by the larval stage of the tapeworm Taenia multiceps. This parasite typically infects the brain of the intermediate hosts, including sheep, goat, cattle and even hu- mans. We report a case of T. multiceps infection in a yak confirmed by clinical symptoms, morphological characteristics, and molecular and phylogenetic analyses. The coenurus was thin-walled, whitish, and spherical in shape with a diameter of 10 cm. The parasite species was identified as T. multiceps by PCR amplification and sequencing of the 18S rRNA, cox1 and nad1 genes. Three gene sequences all showed high homology (all above 97%) with the reference sequences from different hosts. Moreover, phylogenetic reconstructions with the 3 published Taenia gene sequences confirmed that the Qinghai yak isolate was closely related to T. multiceps. Although there are advanced diagnosis and treatment meth- ods for coenurosis, early infection is difficult to diagnose. Importantly, the findings of yak infection case should not be ig- nored due to its zoonotic potential.

Immune and Anti-oxidant Functions of Ethanol Extracts of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi in Mice Bearing U14 Cervical Cancers

Peng, Yong,Guo, Cong-Shan,Li, Pan-Xia,Fu, Zhan-Zhao,Gao, Li-Ming,Di, Ya,Ju, Ya-Kun,Tian, Ru,Xue, Jia-Jia Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.10

Background: The objective was to study the effect of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi ethanol extracts (SBGE) on immune and anti-oxidant function in U14 tumor-bearing mice. Materials and Methods: U14 tumor-bearing mice were randomly divided into eight groups: a control group, a cyclophosphamide (CTX) group, three dose groups of SBGEI (high, medium, low), and three dose groups of SBGEII (high, medium, low). After two weeks, the thymus and spleen weight indices of mice bearing U14 cervical cancer were calculated. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) was used to determine the levels of serum IL-2, TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-8, and PCNA. MDA activity and SOD activity in plasma were measured with detection kits. Results: In the SBGE groups, thymus weight and spleen weight indices of U14 tumor-bearing mice were significantly higher than in the control group or CTX group (p<0.05). Compared to control group, the levels of serum IL-2 and TNF-${\alpha}$ in U14 tumor-bearing mice increased significantly, whereas the contents of serum IL-8 and PCNA decreased (p<0.05). The activity of SOD increased with the growing dose of SBGE, while the activity of MDA decreased significantly in the highe-rdose groups of SBGE. Conclusions: These findings suggested that SBGE, especially at high dose, 1000 mg/kg, showed significant immune and anti-oxidant effects infU14 tumor-bearing mice, which might be the mechanisms of SBGE inhibition of tumor growth.

A novel pathogenic deletion in ISPD causes Walker-Warburg syndrome in a Chinese family

Shi Yuting,Fu Yimei,Tao Zhouteng,Yong Wenjing,Peng Huirong,Jian Wenyang,Chen Gang,Guo Manhui,Zhao Yanhua,Yao Ruojin,Guo Dewei 한국유전학회 2023 Genes & Genomics Vol.45 No.3

Background Walker-Warburg syndrome (WWS) is a genetically heterogeneous disease that often presents with complex brain and eye malformations and congenital muscular dystrophy. Mutations of the ISPD gene have been identified as one of the most frequent causes of WWS. Objective The current study aimed to identify the cause of severe congenital hydrocephalus and brain dysplasia in our subject. Methods Genomic DNA was extracted from the fetus's umbilical cord blood and peripheral venous blood of the parents. The genetic analysis included whole-exome sequencing and qPCR. Additionally, in silico analysis and cellular experiments were performed. Results We identified a novel homozygous deletion of exons 7 to 9 in the ISPD gene of the fetus with WWS. In silico analysis revealed a defective domain structure in the C-terminus domain of the ISPD. Analysis of the electrostatic potential energy showed the formation of a new binding pocket formation on the surface of the mutant ISPD gene (ISPD-del ex7-9). Cellular study of the mutant ISPD revealed a significant change in its cellular localization, with the ISPD-del ex7-9 protein translocating from the cytoplasm to the nucleus compared to wild-type ISPD, which is mostly present in the cytoplasm. Conclusion The present study expands the mutational spectrum of WWS caused by ISPD mutations. Importantly, our work suggests that whole-exome sequencing could be considered as a diagnostic option for fetuses with congenital hydrocephalus and brain malformations when karyotype or chromosomal microarray analysis fails to provide a definitive diagnosis.

Reversibility and safety of KISS1 metastasis suppressor gene vaccine in immunocastration of ram lambs

Han, Yan-Guo,Liu, Gui-Qiong,Jiang, Xun-Ping,Xiang, Xing-Long,Huang, Yong-Fu,Nie, Bin,Zhao, Jia-Yu,Nabeel, Ijaz,Tesema, Birhanu Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2018 Animal Bioscience Vol.31 No.6

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the reversibility and safety of KISS1 metastasis suppressor (KISS1) gene vaccine in immunocastration. Methods: Six eight-week old ram lambs were randomly divided into vaccinated and control groups. The vaccine (1 mg/ram lamb) was injected at weeks 0, 3, and 6 of the study. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein before primary immunization and at weeks 2, 4, 6, 10, 14, 22, and 30 after primary immunization. All ram lambs were slaughtered at 38 weeks of age, and samples were collected. Results: The specific anti-KISS1 antibody titers in vaccinated animals were significantly higher and the serum testosterone level was significantly lower than those in the control groups from week 4 to 14 after primary immunization (p<0.05). No significant difference was observed at weeks 22 and 30 after the primary immunization. Similar results were also found for scrotal circumference, testicular weight, length, breadth, and spermatogenesis in seminiferous tubules in week 30 after primary immunization. KS (KISS1-hepatitis B surface antigen S) fusion fragment of KISS1 gene vaccine was not detected in host cell genomic DNA of 9 tissues of the vaccinated ram lambs by polymerase chain reaction. Conclusion: The effects of KISS1 gene vaccine in immunocastration were reversible and no integration events were recorded.

Study on Flaking Resistance of Hot-dip Galvanizing Coating

( Tai Xiong Guo ),( Ping Yuan ),( Yong Qing Jin ),( Chun Fu Liu ),( Wei Li ) 한국부식방식학회(구 한국부식학회) 2010 Corrosion Science and Technology Vol.9 No.4