Stable colonization of Akkermansia muciniphila educates host intestinal microecology and immunity to battle against inflammatory intestinal diseases

Wang Bin,Chen Xuheng,Chen Zhiyuan,Xiao Huiwen,Dong Jiali,Li Yuan,Zeng Xiaozhou,Liu Jinjian,Wan Guoyun,Fan Saijun,Cui Ming 생화학분자생물학회 2023 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.55 No.-

Gut microbial preparations are widely used in treating intestinal diseases but show mixed success. In this study, we found that the therapeutic efficacy of A. muciniphila for dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis as well as intestinal radiation toxicity was ~50%, and mice experiencing a positive prognosis harbored a high frequency of A. muciniphila in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Stable GI colonization of A. muciniphila elicited more profound shifts in the gut microbial community structure of hosts. Coexisting with A. muciniphila facilitated proliferation and reprogrammed the gene expression profile of Lactobacillus murinus, a classic probiotic that overtly responded to A. muciniphila addition in a time-dependent manner. Then, a magnetic-drove, mannose-loaded nanophase material was designed and linked to the surface of A. muciniphila. The modified A. muciniphila exhibited enhancements in inflammation targeting and intestinal colonization under an external magnetic field, elevating the positive-response rate and therapeutic efficacy against intestinal diseases. However, the unlinked cocktail containing A. muciniphila and the delivery system only induced negligible improvement of therapeutic efficacy. Importantly, heat-inactivated A. muciniphila lost therapeutic effects on DSS-induced colitis and was even retained in the GI tract for a long time. Further investigations revealed that the modified A. muciniphila was able to drive M2 macrophage polarization by upregulating the protein level of IL-4 at inflammatory loci. Together, our findings demonstrate that stable colonization of live A. muciniphila at lesion sites is essential for its anti-inflammatory function.

Prediction of TC11 single-track geometry in laser metal deposition based on back propagation neural network and random forest

Jiali Gao,Chi Wang,Yunbo Hao,Xudong Liang,Kai Zhao 대한기계학회 2022 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.36 No.3

Laser metal deposition process usually involves the nonlinear interaction of multiple factors, such as process parameters and ambient temperature. In this study, random forest (RF) and multilayer back propagation neural network (BPNN) algorithms were employed to investigate the coupling relationship between process parameters and single-track geometry in laser metal deposition for TC11 alloy. With laser power, scanning speed, and powder feeding rate as inputs and track width and height as outputs, 30 different groups of experimental results were adopted as training groups. Their geometries were also predicted. The maximum relative errors of track width and height predictions based on BPNN model were 0.007 % and 0.029 %, respectively, which were lower than those based on RF model. Then, the two models were used to predict the geometry under four new sets of process parameters. Experimental results showed that the maximum error of BPNN model is lower than that of RF model. BPNN model also showed potential to improve cladding quality and efficiency.

A core–shell polymeric–inorganic hybrid nanocomposite system for MRI-visible gene delivery application in cancer immunotherapy

Jiali Cai,Guochuang Chen,Rongrong Jin,Changhui Deng,Shihui Huang,Xuexia Yuan,Gengjia Chen,Jing Zhao,Zhiyong Wang,Hua Ai 한국공업화학회 2019 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.76 No.-

Due to the tumor immune escape mechanism, strategies like the utilization of bispecific antibodies wereused to assist immunotherapy. Herein a visible polymer–inorganic hybrid gene vehicle had beenprepared to deliver anti-EpCAM/anti-CD3 encoding minicircle DNA into normal cells thus thesetransfected cells effectively secreted bispecific antibody with bioactivity. In the experiments, thiscompound system exhibited excellent biocompatibility, high transfection efficiency and ultrasensitiveimaging capacity. Furthermore, the transfected cells could be detected under the MR imaging system andthe gene product showed an outstanding immune effect. In conclusion, this nanocomposite showedsynergistic advantages in gene delivery and non-invasive MR imaging.

Nattokinase Crude Extract Inhibits Hepatocellular Carcinoma Growth in Mice

( Yongmin Yan ),( Yanjing Wang ),( Jiali Qian ),( Sihui Wu ),( Yi Ji ),( Yanxiao Liu ),( Jian Zeng ),( Aihua Gong ) 한국미생물생명공학회(구 한국산업미생물학회) 2019 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.29 No.8

Nattokinase (NK, E.C. 3.4.21.62) is a serine protease produced by Bacillus subtilis natto that shows promise for the treatment of thrombotic disease. In this study, we assessed the effects of NK on the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a principal malignancy of the liver that causes morbidity and mortality worldwide. Crude extracts of NK (NCE) were isolated from fermentation medium by centrifugation and separated into three fractions (< 10 K, 100~30 K and >30K). Orthotopic HCC mouse models were established and NCE was administered by oral gavage. H&E staining was performed to examine the pathology of HCC livers. Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence were used to evaluate FOXM1, CD31, CD44 and vimentin expression in the liver. Compared to PBS groups, NCE increased the survival rates of HCC-bearing mice to 31% and decreased ascites. Low-intensity ultrasound imaging showed that the hypoechoic mass area was lower in NCE-treated mice and that tumor growth significantly decreased. IHC staining showed that the expression of FOXM1 was inhibited by NCE treatment. Immunofluorescence results revealed lower levels of CD31, CD44 and vimentin in the NCE groups. Taken together, these data demonstrate that NCE from Bacillus subtilis natto improves survival and inhibits tumor growth in HCC mice.

Urinary Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1alpha Levels Are Associated with Histologic Chronicity Changes and Renal Function in Patients with Lupus Nephritis

Chunyang Ma,Zhuori Li,Jiali Wei,Feng Zhan,Ru Wang,Keying Fu,Xiaoping Wan 연세대학교의과대학 2012 Yonsei medical journal Vol.53 No.3

Purpose: Tubulointerstitial hypoxia in the kidney is considered a hallmark of injury and a mediator of the progression of tubulointerstitial fibrosis. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha), a master transcription factor in cellular adaptation to hypoxia,regulates a wide variety of genes, some of which are closely associated with tissue fibrosis. The present study set out to characterize urinary HIF-1alpha expressions in patients with lupus nephritis (LN) and to explore whether urinary HIF-1alpha expressions are associated with histologic chronicity changes and renal function. Materials and Methods: Urinary HIF-1alpha levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays in 42 patients with LN and in 30 healthy controls. Activity and chronicity indexes as well as tubular HIF-1alpha expressions were analyzed for each specimen. Results: Urinary HIF-1alpha levels were higher in LN patients than in healthy controls (3.977±1.696 vs. 2.153±0.554 ng/mL, p<0.001) and were associated with histologic chronicity indexes (r=0.463, p<0.01) and eGFR (r=-0.324, p<0.05). However, urinary HIF-1alpha levels showed no correlation with histologic activity indexes, anti-dsDNA, ANA, complement 3 and 4 levels, proteinuria, systemic lupus erythematosis disease activity index, and WHO pathological classification (p>0.05). Conclusion: Urinary HIF-1alpha levels were elevated in LN patients and were associated with histologic chronicity changes and renal function, indicating that HIF-1alpha might contribute to histologic chronicity in LN.

A biothiols and H 2 O 2 responsive fluorescence probe for selective cancer imaging

Yin Nan,Qin Guixin,Wang Yuting,Tang Jiali,Yao Xin,Xu Qingling 대한화학회 2024 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.45 No.3

Identification of cancer from normal tissues is important for early diagnosis of cancer. Combined detection of multiple tumor markers is important for accurate diagnosis. It is urgent to develop fluorescent probes that are responsive to multiple cancer characterizations for selective cancer imaging. Herein, we designed a novel near‐infrared (NIR) fluorescent probe ( IRAPA ) using a hemi‐cyanine skeleton as fluorophore and 3‐acrylamidopropanoic ester as recognizing unit that is responsive to both oxidative and reductive molecules. IRAPA has faint fluorescence emission as the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) process is blocked. H 2 O 2 , glutathione (GSH) and cysteine (Cys) can individually induce the hydrolysis of ester bond and give fluorescent NIR IROH . IRAPA shows low cytotoxicity and produces strong fluorescence specifically in cancer cells/tissues. While the normal cells/tissues showed very weak fluorescence. Moreover, IRAPA shows higher differences between cancer and normal cells compared to probes that only response to biothiols or ROS. Identification of cancer from normal tissues is important for early diagnosis of cancer. Combined detection of multiple tumor markers is important for accurate diagnosis. It is urgent to develop fluorescent probes that are responsive to multiple cancer characterizations for selective cancer imaging. Herein, we designed a novel near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probe (IRAPA) using a hemicyanine skeleton as fluorophore and 3-acrylamidopropanoic ester as recognizing unit that is responsive to both oxidative and reductive molecules. IRAPA has faint fluorescence emission as the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) process is blocked. H2O2, glutathione (GSH) and cysteine (Cys) can individually induce the hydrolysis of ester bond and give fluorescent NIR IROH. IRAPA shows low cytotoxicity and produces strong fluorescence specifically in cancer cells/tissues. While the normal cells/tissues showed very weak fluorescence. Moreover, IRAPA shows higher differences between cancer and normal cells compared to probes that only response to biothiols or ROS.

The enhancement of oxygen sensitivity of ZnO macropore film by functionalizing with azo pigment

Peng, Liang,Zhai, Jiali,Wang, Dejun,Zhang, Yu,Zhao, Qidong,Wang, Ping,Pang, Shan,Fan, Zhiyong,Xie, Tengfeng Korean Society of Photoscience 2009 Photochemical & photobiological sciences Vol.8 No.6

Azo-ZnO hybrid films were prepared by functionalizing the ZnO macropore films with azo pigment (1,1'-(biphenyl-4,4'-diylbis(diazene-2,1-diyl))dinaphthalen-2-ol). Scanning electronic microscopy, current-voltage, UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy and Kelvin probe were used to characterize these films. The oxygen sensing characteristics of hybrid films and pure ZnO film were measured under the irradiation of UV light. The results show that the sensitivity of hybrid film is about 500 times higher than that of pure ZnO film. The high sensitivity to oxygen of hybrid films is mainly attributed to the increasing of the photo-generated electron concentration. Enhanced photo-induced charge separation after functionalization is confirmed by the pattern of transient photovoltage. Our results demonstrate that the functionalization with azo pigment is a promising approach to enhance the oxygen sensitivity of ZnO under the irradiation of UV light.

Overexpression of antisense phosphatase 2C affords cold resistance in hybrid Populus davidiana ×  Populus bolleana

Ajab Zainab,Xin Wang,Jiali Liu,Majeed Zahid,Guan Qingjie 한국유전학회 2021 Genes & Genomics Vol.43 No.10

Background Overexpression of the abiotic and biotic stress-resistance genes of the plant signaling pathway is well known for its signifcant role in the regulation of plant growth and enhancement of the productivity of agricultural land under changing climatic conditions. Objectives This research aimed to clone Populus davidiana×Populus bolleana PP2C (PdPP2C) gene and analyze its structure and function, and downregulate PdPP2C by overexpression of its antisense PdPP2C (AS-PdPP2C) gene for enhancing cold resistance in transgenic lines of hybrid P. davidiana×P. bolleana. Methods PdPP2C was cloned and transformed to identify its function, and its antisense was overexpressed via downregulation to increase the cold resistance in transgenic lines of hybrid P. davidiana×P. bolleana. Results Antisense inhibition of protein phosphatase 2C accelerates the cold acclimation of Poplar (P. davidiana×P. bolleana) gene in terms of antifreeze. Conclusion PdPP2C was expressed in the roots, stems, and leaves of P. davidiana×P. bolleana, and the expression was higher in the leaves. The expression of PdPP2C was also signifcantly downregulated at low-temperature (0 °C and 4 °C) stress. The relative conductivity and malondialdehyde content of non-transgenic lines were higher than those of AS-PdPP2C lines after 2 days of cold treatment at−1 °C. The leaves of the transgenic lines were not wilted and showed no chlorosis compared with those of the non-transgenic lines. The AS-PdPP2C transgenic lines also showed higher freezing resistance than the non-transgenic lines. AS-PdPP2C participated in the regulation of freezing resistance.

The role of Jacalin-related lectin gene AOL_s00083g511 in the development and pathogenicity of the nematophagous fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora

Dong Xinyuan,Si Jiali,Zhang Guanghui,Shen Zhen,Zhang Li,Sheng Kangliang,Wang Jingmin,Kong Xiaowei,Zha Xiangdong,Wang Yongzhong 한국미생물학회 2021 The journal of microbiology Vol.59 No.8

Arthrobotrys oligospora is a model species of nematophagous fungi and has great potential for the biological control of nematode diseases. Lectin is a protein that binds to carbohydrates and their complexes with high specificity, which mediates recognition events in various physiological and pathological processes. This study aimed to investigate the role of the Jacalin-related lectin (JRL) gene, AOL_s00083g511, in A. oligospora development. Through a homology recombination approach, we obtained the AOL_s00083g511 knockout mutant strain (Δg511). Next, the biological characteristics of the Δg511 mutant strain, including growth rate, conidia germination rate, adaptation to environmental stresses, and nematocidal activity, were compared with those of the wild-type (WT) strain. The results showed that the JRL gene AOL_ s00083g511 did not affect fungal growth, conidia germination, 3D-trap formation, and the ability of A. oligospora to prey on nematodes significantly. We speculate that this phenomenon may be caused by a loss of the key β1–β2 loops in the AOL_ s00083g511-encoded JRL domain and an intrinsic genetic compensation of AOL_s00083g511 in this fungus. The growth rates of both strains on high salt or surfactant media were similar; however, in the strong oxidation medium, the growth rate of the Δg511 mutant was significantly lower than that of the WT strain, indicating that AOL_s00083g511 might play a role in oxidative stress resistance. These findings provide a basis for further analysis of the related functions of the JRL gene in A. oligospora and their potential roles in the biological control of nematodes in the future.

Amitriptyline plays important roles in modifying the ovarian morphology and improving its functions in rats with estradiol valerate-induced polycystic ovary

Xinqiang Li,Shufen Wang,Li Zhang,Jiali Liu,Haoshu Luo,Kemian Gou,Sheng Cui,Lei Zhang 대한약학회 2019 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.42 No.4

Previous studies demonstrated that depression is more prevalent in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In this study, we aimed to determine whether amitriptyline (AMT), an antidepressant drug, plays a role in preventing PCOS. The results showed that AMT modified ovarian morphology improved the ovarian functions and estrus cycle in estradiol valerate (EV)-induced polycystic ovary (PCO). AMT restored the levels of estradiol (E2), testosterone (T) and progesterone (P4) to normal, and elevated the level of luteinizing hormone (LH) in EV-induced PCO. No significant changes in follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels were observed in rats with EV or AMT treatment. The restoration of norepinephrine (NE) level was detected in rats with EV-induced PCO. AMT also altered the expression levels of steroidogenesis genes and beta2-adrenoceptor (beta2-AR) in EV-induced PCO. Our data revealed that AMT improves the ovarian morphology and modifies ovarian expression of beta2-AR and steroidogenesis genes in rats with EV-induced rat PCO. Our data provide support for the hypothesis that AMT is considered as a candidate drug for preventing and treating PCOS along with depression.