Mitochondrial genome of Euchirus longimanus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) and phylogenetic relationship of Euchirini

Yu Yingying,Lee Seunghyun,Jin Lijie,Bai Ming 한국응용곤충학회 2023 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.26 No.4

The long-armed scarab beetles, a charismatic group within the small tribe Euchirini, are characterized by their large body sizes and distinctly elongated forelegs in males. While mitochondrial genomes have been sequenced for two of the included genera, Cheirotonus and Propomacrus, the type genus of the tribe, Euchirus, remains unexplored. It will provide valuable insights into the phylogenetic position and internal relationships of the Euchirini to investigate the mitochondrial genome of Euchirus and conduct phylogenetic analyses. In this study, it presents the first mitochondrial genome of Euchirus longimanus. The length of the mitochondrial genome of Euchirus longimanus is 16,591 bp. We analyzed its genes arrangement, base composition, codon usage frequency, and constructed phylogenetic trees based on the nucleic acid sequences of 13 protein-coding genes. The phylogenetic results are consistent with previous studies, confirming the phylogenetic position of Euchirini within the paraphyletic Melolonthinae. Notably, we firstly elucidate the phylogenetic relationship among all three genera: Propomacrus + (Cheirotonus + Euchirus), supported by robust values in Bayesian inference (BI) analysis. However, the maximum likelihood (ML) tree shows weaker support for the internal node of Euchirini and exhibits distinct topological variations compared to the BI tree, suggesting the potential paraphyly of Cheirotonus with the inclusion of Euchirus longimanus. These findings highlight the importance of including additional species of Euchirus and Cheirotonus in the future phylogenetic investigations to achieve a compre hensive understanding of their evolutionary relationships.

Shaking Table Test on Composite Isolation System of High-speed Railway Station with Integrated Station-Bridge Structure

Yingying Zhang,Penghao Yu,Baorui Sun,Yi Zhou,Peijian Chen,Junhao Xu,Yushuai Zhao 대한토목학회 2024 KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering Vol.28 No.2

This paper investigated the seismic performance of a typical “Integrated Station-Bridge high-speed railway station structure with a composite isolation system. The influential mechanism of the structure with isolation system was analyzed based on shaking table tests, mainly investigating on the failure mode, acceleration response and displacement response. Besides, a parameter optimization method of isolation layer for long-span structures was proposed based on genetic algorithm to better enhance the isolation performance of the large-span structure. The research revealed that there was no obvious damage to the composite isolation system under the PGA = 0.82 g. The nature frequency of the structure with isolation system is only 12.5% of that of non-isolation structure. The first three natural vibration frequency of the structure with isolation system only reduce 3.4%, 3.2%, 6.14% after the PGA = 1.27 g, that of the non-isolation structure reduce by more than 20%. The acceleration amplification factor of each layer of composite isolation system is less than 1, in particular, that of truss is about 0.3. The displacement response and acceleration response of the structure with isolation system have been reduced by about 90%. The proposed optimization method of isolation layer parameters provides an important reference for the isolation design for high-speed railway stations.

Protective Effect of Schisandra chinensis Polysaccharides Against the Immunological Liver Injury in Mice Based on Nrf2/ARE and TLR4/NF-κB Signaling Pathway

Yingying Shan,Bin Jiang,Jiahui Yu,Jiaye Wang,Xiaoli Wang,He Li,Chunmei Wang,JianGuang Chen,Jinghui Sun 한국식품영양과학회 2019 Journal of medicinal food Vol.22 No.9

We have previously demonstrated the hepatoprotective effect of Schisandra chinensis polysaccharides (SCP) against the liver injury induced by alcohol, high-fat diet, and carbon tetrachloride in mice. In this study, we investigated the effect of SCP against the immunological liver injury induced by concanavalin A (Con A) in mice. The results showed that SCP could significantly reduce the level of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interferon-γ (IFN-γ), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the serum of mice with immunological liver injury. SCP could significantly decrease the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) and increase the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH) in the liver tissue. SCP could significantly increase the number of CD4+ and decrease the number of CD8+ in the peripheral blood, and elevate the ratio of CD4+/CD8+. SCP could significantly downregulate the expression of Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) and upregulate the expression of nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor2 (Nrf2) and downstream gene heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), and downregulate the expression of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), myeloid differentiation primary response gene 88 (MyD88), and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) proteins. This study indicates that SCP can reduce the release of a large number of inflammatory factors to inhibit the oxidative stress in mice with the immunological liver injury induced by Con A, and its mechanism is closely related to the regulation of Nrf2/antioxidant response element and TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathways.

Distribution and Pathogenicity of Fusarium Species Associated with Soybean Root Rot in Northeast China

Yingying Liu,Xuena Wei,Feng Chang,Na Yu,Changhong Guo,Hongsheng Cai 한국식물병리학회 2023 Plant Pathology Journal Vol.39 No.6

Fusarium root rot is an increasingly severe problem in soybean cultivation. Although several Fusarium species have been reported to infect soybean roots in Heilongjiang province, their frequency and aggressiveness have not been systematically quantified in the region. This study aimed to investigate the diversity and distribution of Fusarium species that cause soybean root rot in Heilongjiang province over two years. A total of 485 isolates belonging to nine Fusarium species were identified, with F. oxysporum and F. solani being the most prevalent. Pot experiments were conducted to examine the relative aggressiveness of different Fusarium species on soybean roots, revealing that F. oxysporum and F. solani were the most aggressive pathogens, causing the most severe root rot symptoms. The study also assessed the susceptibility of different soybean cultivars to Fusarium root rot caused by F. oxysporum and F. solani. The results indicated that the soybean cultivar DN51 exhibited the most resistance to both pathogens, indicating that it may possess genetic traits that make it less susceptible to Fusarium root rot. These findings provide valuable insights into the diversity and distribution of Fusarium species that cause soybean root rot and could facilitate the development of effective management strategies for this disease.

Effects of 1-MCP on Softening, Yellowing and H2O2 Content in Post-harvest ‘Jingbaili’ Pear Fruit during and after Cold Storage

Yu Dong,Liqin Liu,Yingying Zhang,Junfeng Guan 한국원예학회 2014 Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology Vol.55 No.5

‘Jingbaili’ pear (Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.) fruit shows rapid softening, yellowing and short shelf-life atambient temperature storage. In this study, ‘Jingbaili’ pear fruits were treated with 1.0 μL·L-1 1-methylcyclopropene(1-MCP) for 24 hours at 25 ± 2°C and then stored at 0°C. After 60 and 120 days of cold storage at 0°C, pearfruits were removed and stored at 20 ± 2°C to assess their shelf-life. The results indicated that the 1-MCP treatmentdelayed the decrease in firmness and chlorophyll (a, b, and a+b) content of peel, reduced the rates of respiration andethylene production, and inhibited the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which was observed in the untreatedfruits during and after cold storage. Less difference was found in soluble solids content (SSC) between the controland 1-MCP-treated fruits during storage. The correlation analysis showed that flesh H2O2 content was negativelyrelated to firmness and also peel H2O2 content to peel chlorophyll a+b content. These results suggested that the1-MCP treatment could delay the fruit softening and chlorophyll degradation by suppressing the accumulation ofH2O2 content during and after cold storage in ‘Jingbaili’ pear.

Effects of prolonged photoperiod on growth performance, serum lipids and meat quality of Jinjiang cattle in winter

Yu, Yan,Qiu, Jingyun,Cao, Jincheng,Guo, Yingying,Bai, Hui,Wei, Shengjuan,Yan, Peishi Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2021 Animal Bioscience Vol.34 No.9

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the potential effects of prolonged photoperiod on the serum lipids, carcass traits, and meat quality of Jinjiang cattle during winter. Methods: Thirty-four Jinjiang bulls aged between 14 and 16 months were randomly assigned to two groups that were alternatively subjected to either natural daylight +4 h supplemental light (long photoperiod, LP) or natural daylight (natural photoperiod, NP) for 96 days. The potential effects on the levels of serum lipids, carcass traits, meat quality, and genes regulating lipid metabolism in the intramuscular fat (IMF) of the cattle were evaluated. Results: Jinjiang cattle kept under LP showed significant increase in both dry matter intake and backfat thickness. the serum glucose and the plasma leptin levels were significantly reduced, while that of melatonin and insulin were observed to be increased. The crude fat contents of biceps femoris muscle and longissimus dorsi muscle were higher in LP than in NP group. In longissimus dorsi muscle, the proportions of C17:0 and C18:0 were significantly higher but that of the C16:1 was found to be significantly lower in LP group. The relative mRNA expressions in IMF of longissimus dorsi muscle, the lipid synthesis genes (proliferator-activated receptor gamma, fatty acid-binding protein) and the fatty acid synthesis genes (acetyl-coa carboxylase, fatty acid synthetase, 1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase) were significantly up-regulated in LP group (p<0.05); whereas the hormone-sensitive lipase and stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 were significantly down-regulated in LP than in NP group. Conclusion: Prolonged photoperiod significantly altered the growth performance, hormonal levels, gene expression and fat deposition in Jinjiang cattle. It suggested that the LP improved the fat deposition by regulating the levels of different hormones and genes related to lipid metabolism, thereby improving the fattening of Jinjiang cattle during winter.

First-principle study on catalytic activity of functionalized Ti3C2 MXene as cathode catalyst for Li–O2 batteries

Yang Yingying,Chen Jian,Gao Qiqian,Feng Yu,Xing Fei,Yao Man 한국물리학회 2022 Current Applied Physics Vol.34 No.-

Two-dimensional layered Ti3C2, one representative MXene, is notable as promising cathode catalyst for rechargeable lithium-oxygen (Li–O2) batteries. Using first-principles calculations, we construct cathode electrochemical interface catalytic model to simulate the structural evolution during discharging and charging processes, and the calculated ORR, OER and TOT overpotentials are used to quantitatively assess the catalytic activity of Ti3C2 MXene with and without O, F and OH functional groups. Interestingly, we find that the catalytic activity follows such a trend: Ti3C2O2>Ti3C2F2>Ti3C2(OH)2>Ti3C2, which suggests that O-terminated Ti3C2 MXene has great advantages and potentiality for catalyzing ORR and OER in Li–O2 batteries. This is caused by Ti3C2O2 surface shows stronger oxidation capability toward O22 compared to Ti3C2F2, Ti3C2(OH)2 and Ti3C2. The present study may provide a guideline to accelerate ORR and OER reactions of Ti3C2 MXene as cathode catalyst in Li–O2 batteries, with O-terminated group being taken into consideration.

Development of manganese ferrite/graphene oxide nanocomposites for magnetorheological fluid with enhanced sedimentation stability

Guangshuo Wang,Yingying Ma,Yu Tong,Xufeng Dong 한국공업화학회 2017 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.48 No.-

Novel nanocomposites consisting of manganese ferrite nanoparticles and graphene oxide nanosheets(MnFe2O4/GO) have been synthesized as a promising candidate for magnetorheological (MR)fluid. Themorphology, microstructure, composition and magnetic properties of the obtained MnFe2O4/GO werestudied in detail. It was found that the MnFe2O4 nanoparticles with diameter of 8–12 nm were denselydecorated on the surface of GO nanosheets. The magnetization investigation revealed that as-preparedMnFe2O4/GO had superparamagnetic behavior with saturation magnetization of 36.2 emu/g. The MRfluid was prepared by the obtained MnFe2O4/GO and the corresponding MR properties were investigatedusing a Physica MCR301 rheometerfitted with a magneto-rheological module. The MnFe2O4/GO-basedMRfluid exhibited typical MR effect with increasing shear stress, yield stress and dynamic shear modulusdepending on magneticfields. More importantly, the sedimentation stability of the prepared MRfluidwas found to be improved due to the unique sheet-like structure and the reduced density mismatchbetween the dispersed particles and the carrier medium. The MnFe2O4/GO-basedfluid with typical MReffect and excellent sedimentation stability would provide a feasible candidate for practical applications

Transparent organogel based on photopolymerizable magnetic cationic monomer for electromagnetic wave absorbing

Hengda Yuan,Yu Zhang,Guoqiang Lu,Fuping Chen,Tanlong Xue,Xin Shu,Yingying Zhao,Jun Nie,Xiaoqun Zhu 한국공업화학회 2022 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.109 No.-

The application of conventional absorbing materials is limited due to complex preparation process andpoor transparency caused by fillers. In this study, a highly transparent ionic organogel was preparedby photocuring a dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) solution of a polymerizable magnetic cationic monomer[DAC]5[Dy(NCS)8]. Both components of organogel, which are the photopolymerizable magnetic cationicmonomer and polar solvent DMSO, have an important effect on the magnetic losses and dielectric lossesproperties of the organogel respectively. By tuning the mass ratio of DMSO to the monomer and the contentof the cross-linker, the complex permittivity of the gel could be effectively adjusted to improve theimpedance matching, and finally a gel with excellent wave absorption properties and good tensile propertieswas obtained. The optimum organogel was fabricated with a minimum reflection loss of 45.9 dBand a broadest effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of up to 5.2 GHz, and effective absorption in the millimeterband (26.5–40 GHz) which is within the fifth generation (5G) mobile networks. With the advantagesof simple preparation method, arbitrary shape and good adhesion to a variety of substrates andcomplex surfaces, this multifunctional gel provides a new solution for complex scenarios requiring opticaltransparency and simultaneous absorption of electromagnetic waves.

A lightweight and flexible CNT/Fe3O4 composite with high electromagnetic interference shielding performance

Zhuo Chao,Yingying Yu,Fang Lei,Dongmei Hu 한국탄소학회 2021 Carbon Letters Vol.31 No.1

Lightweight and flexible electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials are in great demand for wearable EMI device. In the present work, lightweight and flexible carbon nanotube (CNT)/ferroferric oxide ( Fe3O4) composite film was made through a feasible chemical vapor deposition process for CNT film synthesis, followed by a hydrothermal reduction process for Fe3O4 coating. In the as-prepared composite, CNT film and Fe3O4 particles work as conductive skeleton and strong magnetic particle, respectively. The as-prepared composite film shows a novel EMI shielding effectiveness (SE) of 91 dB in the X-band, a small thickness of 0.09 mm and a low density of 0.86 g/cm3, which is superior to most of the carbonbased EMI materials.