Single-cell RNA sequencing analysis of human bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and functional subpopulation identification

Xie Zhongyu,Yu Wenhui,Ye Guiwen,Li Jinteng,Zheng Guan,Liu Wenjie,Lin Jiajie,Su Zepeng,Che Yunshu,Ye Feng,Zhang Zhaoqiang,Wang Peng,Wu Yanfeng,Shen Huiyong 생화학분자생물학회 2022 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.54 No.-

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a common kind of multipotent cell in vivo, but their heterogeneity limits their further applications. To identify MSC subpopulations and clarify their relationships, we performed cell mapping of bone-marrow-derived MSCs through single-cell RNA (scRNA) sequencing. In our study, three main subpopulations, namely, the stemness subpopulation, functional subpopulation, and proliferative subpopulation, were identified using marker genes and further bioinformatic analyses. Developmental trajectory analysis showed that the stemness subpopulation was the root and then became either the functional subpopulation or the proliferative subpopulation. The functional subpopulation showed stronger immunoregulatory and osteogenic differentiation abilities but lower proliferation and adipogenic differentiation. MSCs at different passages or isolated from different donors exhibited distinct cell mapping profiles, which accounted for their corresponding different functions. This study provides new insight into the biological features and clinical use of MSCs at the single-cell level, which may contribute to expanding their application in the clinic.

Diversity Analysis of Burkholderia cepacia Complex in the Water Bodies of West Lake, Hangzhou, China

Yuan Fang,Guan-lin Xie,Miao-miao Lou,Bin Li,Ibrahim Muhammad 한국미생물학회 2011 The journal of microbiology Vol.49 No.2

A survey of Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) species was conducted in water bodies of West Lake in China. A total of 670 bacterial isolates were recovered on selective media. Out of them, 39.6% (265 isolates)were assigned to the following species: Burkholderia multivorans, Burkholderia cenocepacia recA lineage IIIA,IIIB, Burkholderia stabilis, Burkholderia vietnamiensis, and Burkholderia seminalis while B. cenocepacia is documented as a dominant Bcc species in water of West Lake. In addition, all Bcc isolates tested were PCR negative for the cblA and esmR transmissibility marker genes except B. cenocepacia IIIB A8 which was positive for esmR genelater. The present study raises great concerns on the role of West Lake as a “reservoir” for potential Bcc pathogenic strains.

Effect of Introducing Chitinase Gene on the Resistance of Tuber Mustard against White Mold

Seyedmohammadreza Ojaghian,Ling Wang,Guan-Lin Xie 한국식물병리학회 2020 Plant Pathology Journal Vol.36 No.4

The objective of this research was introduction of chit42 to tuber mustard plants through Agrobacterium- mediated transformation against white mold caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. The binary plasmid pGisPEC1 was used in this study. Polymerase chain reaction analysis detected the transgene in 27 transformants with a transformation efficiency of 6.9%. Southern blot test was used to assess the copy number of transgene in tuber mustard plants. One, two, two, and two chit42- related bands were observed in the transformed lines TMB4, TMB7, TMB12, and TMB18, respectively. Enzymatic tests showed a significant increase in the activity of endochitinase in protein isolated from leaf tissues of chit42 transgenic 75-day tuber mustard lines. The pathogenicity of three pathogen isolates was tested on the leaves of transformed plans. The results of current study showed that expression of the gene chit42 in tuber mustard plants markedly reduced infection radius on the leaves 7 days after inoculation with the fungus.

In vitro Biofumigation of Brassica Tissues Against Potato Stem Rot Caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Mohammad Reza Ojaghian,,Guan Lin Xie,Zhou-qi Cui,,Bin Li,Heng Jiang 한국식물병리학회 2012 Plant Pathology Journal Vol.28 No.2

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is a serious pathogen which causes yield loss in many dicotyledonous crops including potato. The objective of this study was to assess the potential of biofumigation using three Brassica crops including Brassica napus, B. juncea and B. campestris against potato stem rot caused by S. sclerotiorum by in vitro tests. Both macerated and irradiated dried tissues were able to reduce radial growth and sclerotia formation of five pathogen isolates on PDA, but macerated live tissues were more effective. Compared with other tested crops, B. juncea showed more inhibitory effect against the pathogen. The volatile compounds produced from macerated tissues were identified using a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. The main identified compounds were methyl, allyl and butyl isothiocyanates. Different concentrations of these compounds inhibited mycelial growth of the pathogen in vitro when applied as the vapor of pure chemicals. A negative relationship was observed between chemicals concentrations and growth inhibition percentage. In this study, it became clear that the tissues of local Brassica crops release glucosinolates and have a good potential to be used against the pathogen in field examinations.

Friction Stir Processing of Cold-Sprayed High-Entropy Alloy Particles Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composites: Corrosion and Wear Properties

Peng Han,Jia Lin,Wen Wang,Zhihao Liu,Yating Xiang,Ting Zhang,Qiang Liu,Xiaohu Guan,Ke Qiao,Yingchun Xie,Kuaishe Wang 대한금속·재료학회 2023 METALS AND MATERIALS International Vol.29 No.3

The high-entropy alloy particles reinforced 6061Al composite was prepared by cold spray (CS) and then modified by frictionstir processing (FSP). The microstructure evolutions, corrosion, and wear behaviors of the composites were investigated. Results showed that numerous micro-pores and cracks were distributed in the Al matrix due to adiabatic shear instability andinsufficient deformation of the deposited particles for CSed samples. The average size of uniformly distributed HEA particleswas ~ 24 μm, and the geometric necessary dislocation (GND) density reached 17.1 × 1015m−2 due to large plastic deformationduring CS. Comparatively, the micro-pores and cracks were eliminated, and many fragmented HEA particles dispersed inthe Al matrix with an average size of ~ 4 μm for FSPed sample. Note that the GND density reduced to 9.8 × 1015m−2 due todynamic recrystallization during FSP. The formation rate of the oxide film was gradually greater than that of the dissolutionrate with the samples immersion in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution from 12 to 36 h, and the main corrosion mechanism was particledissolution around micro-pores and pitting for CSed and FSPed samples, respectively. In the polarization process, the FSPedsamples exhibited low corrosion tendency and high corrosion rate due to the dense and uniform microstructure, low GNDdensity, and dispersed HEA particles. The FSPed samples had better wear resistance than the CSed samples at 25 °C and200 °C. The dominant wear mechanisms of CSed and FSPed samples were abrasion at 25 °C, while the wear mechanismsof these samples were adhesion accompanied by abrasion at 200 °C.

Enhancing Tensile Properties of Wire-Arc Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4 V Deposits Via Cryogenic Vaporised Ar Shielding/Cooling

Peng Han,Jia Lin,Wen Wang,Zhihao Liu,Yating Xiang,Ting Zhang,Qiang Liu,Xiaohu Guan,Ke Qiao,Yingchun Xie,Kuaishe Wang 대한금속ᆞ재료학회 2023 METALS AND MATERIALS International Vol.29 No.2

The high-entropy alloy particles reinforced 6061Al composite was prepared by cold spray (CS) and then modified by frictionstir processing (FSP). The microstructure evolutions, corrosion, and wear behaviors of the composites were investigated. Results showed that numerous micro-pores and cracks were distributed in the Al matrix due to adiabatic shear instability andinsufficient deformation of the deposited particles for CSed samples. The average size of uniformly distributed HEA particleswas ~ 24 μm, and the geometric necessary dislocation (GND) density reached 17.1 × 1015m−2 due to large plastic deformationduring CS. Comparatively, the micro-pores and cracks were eliminated, and many fragmented HEA particles dispersed inthe Al matrix with an average size of ~ 4 μm for FSPed sample. Note that the GND density reduced to 9.8 × 1015m−2 due todynamic recrystallization during FSP. The formation rate of the oxide film was gradually greater than that of the dissolutionrate with the samples immersion in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution from 12 to 36 h, and the main corrosion mechanism was particledissolution around micro-pores and pitting for CSed and FSPed samples, respectively. In the polarization process, the FSPedsamples exhibited low corrosion tendency and high corrosion rate due to the dense and uniform microstructure, low GNDdensity, and dispersed HEA particles. The FSPed samples had better wear resistance than the CSed samples at 25 °C and200 °C. The dominant wear mechanisms of CSed and FSPed samples were abrasion at 25 °C, while the wear mechanismsof these samples were adhesion accompanied by abrasion at 200 °C.

ALKBH5 facilitates CYP1B1 mRNA degradation via m6A demethylation to alleviate MSC senescence and osteoarthritis progression

Ye Guiwen,Li Jinteng,Yu Wenhui,Xie Zhongyu,Zheng Guan,Liu Wenjie,Wang Shan,Cao Qian,Lin Jiajie,Su Zepeng,Li Dateng,Che Yunshu,Fan Shuai,Wang Peng,Wu Yanfeng,Shen Huiyong 생화학분자생물학회 2023 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.55 No.-

Improving health and delaying aging is the focus of medical research. Previous studies have shown that mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) senescence is closely related to organic aging and the development of aging-related diseases such as osteoarthritis (OA). m6A is a common RNA modification that plays an important role in regulating cell biological functions, and ALKBH5 is one of the key m6A demethylases. However, the role of m6A and ALKBH5 in MSC senescence is still unclear. Here, we found that the m6A level was enhanced and ALKBH5 expression was decreased in aging MSCs induced by multiple replications, H2O2 stimulation or UV irradiation. Downregulation of ALKBH5 expression facilitated MSC senescence by enhancing the stability of CYP1B1 mRNA and inducing mitochondrial dysfunction. In addition, IGF2BP1 was identified as the m6A reader restraining the degradation of m6A-modified CYP1B1 mRNA. Furthermore, Alkbh5 knockout in MSCs aggravated spontaneous OA in mice, and overexpression of Alkbh5 improved the efficacy of MSCs in OA. Overall, this study revealed a novel mechanism of m6A in MSC senescence and identified promising targets to protect against aging and OA.

In vitro Biofumigation of Brassica Tissues Against Potato Stem Rot Caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Ojaghian, Mohammad Reza,Jiang, Heng,Xie, Guan-Lin,Cui, Zhou-Qi,Zhang, Jingze,Li, Bin The Korean Society of Plant Pathology 2012 Plant Pathology Journal Vol.28 No.2

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is a serious pathogen which causes yield loss in many dicotyledonous crops including potato. The objective of this study was to assess the potential of biofumigation using three Brassica crops including Brassica napus, B. juncea and B. campestris against potato stem rot caused by S. sclerotiorum by in vitro tests. Both macerated and irradiated dried tissues were able to reduce radial growth and sclerotia formation of five pathogen isolates on PDA, but macerated live tissues were more effective. Compared with other tested crops, B. juncea showed more inhibitory effect against the pathogen. The volatile compounds produced from macerated tissues were identified using a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. The main identified compounds were methyl, allyl and butyl isothiocyanates. Different concentrations of these compounds inhibited mycelial growth of the pathogen in vitro when applied as the vapor of pure chemicals. A negative relationship was observed between chemicals concentrations and growth inhibition percentage. In this study, it became clear that the tissues of local Brassica crops release glucosinolates and have a good potential to be used against the pathogen in field examinations.

First Report on Bacterial Heart Rot of Garlic Caused by Pseudomonas fluorescens in China

Li, Bin,Yu, Rong Rong,Yu, Shan Hong,Qiu, Wen,Fang, Yuan,Xie, Guan Lin The Korean Society of Plant Pathology 2009 Plant Pathology Journal Vol.25 No.1

An unreported disease of garlic was observed in commercial fields in Jiangsu province, China. The symptoms started as water soaked lesions at the base of the leaves. Later, water-soaked areas developed on stems and spread to the internal tissues, followed by yellowing and necrosis along leaf edges and soft rot of the stems. The causal organism isolated from symptomatic plants was identified as Pseudomonas fluorescens based on its biochemical and physiological characteristics and confirmed by the cellular fatty acid composition and Biolog data as well as 168 rRNA gene sequence analysis. The bacterial isolates caused similar symptoms when inoculated onto garlic plants. In addition, leek and shallot were susceptible to the P. fluorescens pathogen. However, the P. fluorescens pathogen failed to cause any symptoms when it was inoculated onto 15 other plants. This is the first report of a bacterial disease of garlic caused by P. fluorescens in China.

First Report on Bacterial Heart Rot of Garlic Caused by Pseudomonas fluorescens in China

Bin Li,Rong Rong Yu,Shan Hong Yu,Wen Qiu,Yuan Fang,Guan Lin Xie 한국식물병리학회 2009 Plant Pathology Journal Vol.25 No.1

An unreported disease of garlic was observed in commercial fields in Jiangsu province, China. The symptoms started as water soaked lesions at the base of the leaves. Later, water-soaked areas developed on stems and spread to the internal tissues, followed by yellowing and necrosis along leaf edges and soft rot of the stems. The causal organism isolated from symptomatic plants was identified as Pseudomonas fluorescens based on its biochemical and physiological characteristics and confirmed by the cellular fatty acid composition and Biolog data as well as 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. The bacterial isolates caused similar symptoms when inoculated onto garlic plants. In addition, leek and shallot were susceptible to the P. fluorescens pathogen. However, the P. fluorescens pathogen failed to cause any symptoms when it was inoculated onto 15 other plants. This is the first report of a bacterial disease of garlic caused by P. fluorescens in China.