Causal relationship between smoking status, smoking frequency and bladder cancer: a Mendelian randomization study

Pang Lei,Ding Zijun,Chai Hongqiang,Li Fei,Wu Ming,Shuang Weibing 한국유전학회 2023 Genes & Genomics Vol.45 No.2

Background Smoking is a well-established risk factor for bladder cancer. However, it remained unclear that whether smoke status and smoke frequency increase bladder cancer. Objective We aim to explore the causal relationship between smoking status, smoking frequency and the risk of bladder cancer by Mendelian randomization. Methods Large sample size of the genome-wide association(GWAS) database of smoking status, smoking frequency and bladder cancer were obtained. Smoking status included never, previous and current whereas smoking frequency included cigarettes smoked per day, number of cigarettes currently smoked daily and pack years of smoking. Six sets of instrumental variables and 78 related single nucleotide polymorphic(SNP) loci were identified (P < 5 × 10–8. Linkage disequilibrium R2 < 0.001). The causal relationship between smoking status and bladder tumor was studied by inverse variance weighted (IVW), weighted median and MR-Egger regression. Sensitivity analysis were also performed. Results There is no causal effect from smoke status on bladder cancer risk while significantly positive relationship between smoking frequency on bladder cancer risk were found. IVW results showed that cigarettes smoked per day, number of cigarettes currently smoked daily and pack years of smoking increase bladder cancer (OR 1.001, 95% CI 1.000–1.002, P = 0.047; OR 1.003, 95% CI 1.000–1.005, P = 0.028; OR 1.004, 95% CI 1.001–1.006, P = 0.003). Sensitivity analysis showed that genetic pleiotropy did not bias the results. Conclusion The results of two sample Mendelian randomization analysis show that there is a positive causal relationship between smoking frequency and the risk of bladder cancer.

An Acid-/Base-Degradable Epoxy Resin Cured by 1,3,5-Triacroylamino- hexahydro-s-triazine Derivative

Lei Wang,Shijing Yan,Lei Zhang,Yuliang Mai,Weihao Li,Hao Pang 한국고분자학회 2021 Macromolecular Research Vol.29 No.7

The degradation and recycling of waste epoxy resin products is an urgent environmental problem. To solve this issue, we use acid-/base-degradable 1,1’,1"- (1,3,5-hexahydro-s-triazine-1,3,5-triyl) tris(3-ethylamino-propan-1-one) (TAHT-EA) as curing agent to introduce the hexahydro-s-triazine (HT) ring structure into the cross-linking network to prepare degradable epoxy resin. Specifically, 1,3,5-triacryloylhexahydro- 1,3,5-triazine (TAHT) and ethylamine quickly complete the Aza-Michael addition reaction at the interface of chloroform and water droplets under the catalysis of water. The FTIR spectra, NMR spectrum and mass spectrum show that mono- and bis-addition products of ethylamine coexist in the product in which the content of the primary addition product reaches 97%. TAHT-EA can be decomposed by acid and base solutions. Through NMR analysis of the degradation products, it can be explained that the degradation mechanisms are different. The breaking of amide bonds and HT rings in acid solution and the cracking of amide bonds in base solution are speculated to be the main mechanisms under these two different circumstances, respectively. We tested the mechanical, thermal and degradation properties of the epoxy resin cured by TAHT-EA, and compared it with the epoxy resin cured by 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane and triethylenetetramine. TAHT-EA-cured epoxy resin shows comparable mechanical properties with Young’s modulus up to 2.05 GPa and tensile strength up to 70.9 MPa. What is more, it degrades completely by 1 M H+/OH- solution at 60℃ within 36 h. Nevertheless, it exhibited a relatively low crosslinked density (633 mol/m3) and low heat resistance (the initial decomposition temperature is lower than 205℃). Overall, TAHT-EA cured epoxy resin has the potential to gradually replace traditional thermosetting resin, thereby solving the environmental problems caused by discarded epoxy resin products.

Oxidation as A Means to Remove Surface Contaminants on Cu Foil Prior to Graphene Growth by Chemical Vapor Deposition

Pang, Jinbo,Bachmatiuk, Alicja,Fu, Lei,Yan, Chenglin,Zeng, Mengqi,Wang, Jiao,Trzebicka, Barbara,Gemming, Thomas,Eckert, Juergen,Rummeli, Mark H. American Chemical Society 2015 The Journal of Physical Chemistry Part C Vol.119 No.23

<P>One of the more common routes to fabricate graphene is by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). This is primarily because of its potential to scale up the process and produce large area graphene. For the synthesis of large area monolayer Cu is probably the most popular substrate since it has a low carbon solubility enabling homogeneous single-layer sheets of graphene to form. This process requires a very clean substrate. In this work we look at the efficiency of common pretreatments such as etching or wiping with solvents and compare them to an oxidation treatment at 1025 °C followed by a reducing process by annealing in H<SUB>2</SUB>. The oxidation/reduction process is shown to be far more efficient allowing large area homogeneous single layer graphene formation without the presence of additional graphene flakes which form from organic contamination on the Cu surface.</P><P><B>Graphic Abstract</B> <IMG SRC='http://pubs.acs.org/appl/literatum/publisher/achs/journals/content/jpccck/2015/jpccck.2015.119.issue-23/acs.jpcc.5b03911/production/images/medium/jp-2015-03911k_0007.gif'></P><P><A href='http://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/jp5b03911'>ACS Electronic Supporting Info</A></P>

Robust singular perturbation control for 3D path following of underactuated AUVs

Lei Ming,Li Ye,Pang Shuo 대한조선학회 2021 International Journal of Naval Architecture and Oc Vol.13 No.1

This paper presents a novel control scheme for the three-dimensional (3D) path following of underactuated Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUVs) subject to unknown internal and external disturbances, in term of the time scale decomposition method. As illustration, two-time scale motions are first artificially forced into the closed-loop control system, by appropriately selecting the control gain of the integrator. Using the singular perturbation theory, the integrator is considered as a fast dynamical control law that designed to shape the space configuration of fast variable. And then the stabilizing controller is designed in the reduced model independently, based on the time scale decomposition method, leading to a relatively simple control law. The stability of the resultant closed-loop system is demonstrated by constructing a composite Lyapunov function. Finally, simulation results are provided to prove the efficacy of the proposed controller for path following of underactuated AUVs under internal and external disturbances.

Methylation-associated silencing of BASP1 contributes to leukemogenesis in t(8;21) acute myeloid leukemia

Lei Zhou,Lin Fu,Na Lv,Jing Liu,Yan Li,Xiaosu Chen,Qingyu Xu,Guofeng Chen,Baoxu Pang,Lili Wang,Yonghui Li,Xiaodong Zhang,Li Yu 생화학분자생물학회 2018 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.50 No.-

The AML1-ETO fusion protein (A/E), which results from the t(8;21) translocation, is considered to be a leukemiainitiating event. Identifying the mechanisms underlying the oncogenic activity of A/E remains a major challenge. In this study, we identified a specific down-regulation of brain acid-soluble protein 1 (BASP1) in t(8;21) acute myeloid leukemia (AML). A/E recognized AML1-binding sites and recruited DNA methyltransferase 3a (DNMT3a) to the BASP1 promoter sequence, which triggered DNA methylation-mediated silencing of BASP1. Ectopic expression of BASP1 inhibited proliferation and the colony-forming ability of A/E-positive AML cell lines and led to apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. The DNMT inhibitor decitabine up-regulated the expression of BASP1 in A/E-positive AML cell lines. In conclusion, our data suggest that BASP1 silencing via promoter methylation may be involved in A/E-mediated leukemogenesis and that BASP1 targeting may be an actionable therapeutic strategy in t(8;21) AML.

Efficient Mucosal Immunization by Mucoadhesive and pH-Sensitive Polymeric Vaccine Delivery System

Lei Xing,Tian-Jiao Zhou,Ya-Tong Fan,Yu-jing He,Tao Pang,조기현,Jinjian Lu,Hu-Lin Jiang,조종수 한국고분자학회 2019 Macromolecular Research Vol.27 No.3

Mucosal surfaces as the largest immune organ of human body cover 400 m2 of the body including the gastrointestinal, urogenital, and respiratory tracts. The local mucosal immunity is an important first line of defense against many pathogens because most pathogens initiate their infection through access to the mucosal region of body. Also, the mucosal vaccines induce mucosal and systemic immunity simultaneously. Therefore, attracted by the advantages of mucosal immunity, researchers keep an eye on the mucoadhesive and pH-sensitive polymeric vaccine delivery system to solve several limitations of mucosal administration, making mucosal immunity receive great interests lately. In this review, we discuss natural polymer- and synthetic polymer-based mucoadhesive and pHsensitive systems used for mucosal vaccine delivery. Also, we cover how to target antigen presenting cells and M cells for the cell specificity. Finally, we conclude the significant progress in mucosal vaccine and the prospect mucosal vaccine research in the future.

Model predictive control of nine-switch converter with output filter for independent control of two loads

Pang, Yi,Zhang, Jingmei,Xu, Dongxing,Yin, Chang,Wu, Zifeng,Sun, Hexu,Pan, Lei The Korean Institute of Power Electronics 2021 JOURNAL OF POWER ELECTRONICS Vol.21 No.1

This paper proposes a model predictive control (MPC) algorithm designed for nine-switch converter with output filter (NSCOF) to control two three-phase AC loads independently. A state function of each leg of nine-switch converter (NSC) is established to characterize the internal conditions of the NSC because the traditional model of the NSCOF does not involve the interior model of the NSC. Based on the NSCOF model with the state function of each leg, a prediction model of NSCOF is constructed. The two AC terminals of NSCOF are treated as one module when the MPC is designed. The proposed MPC achieves controlling two three-phase AC loads working under different frequency modes. Furthermore, this algorithm is independent of the modulation method for reducing the difficulty of the controller design and its limits. The simulation and experimental results reveal that the steady-state and dynamic response performance of NSCOF are substantially improved using MPC.

Direct Power Control without Current Sensors for Nine-Switch Inverters

Lei Pan,Junru Zhang,Kai Wang,Beibei Wang,Yi Pang,Lin Zhu 전력전자학회 2018 JOURNAL OF POWER ELECTRONICS Vol.18 No.1

Recently, the nine-switch inverter has been proposed as a dual output inverter. To date, studies on the control strategies for NSIs have been mostly combined with their application. However, in this paper, a mathematical model and control strategy for nine-switch inverters has been proposed in view of the topology. A switching function model and equivalent circuit model of a nine-switch inverter have been built in αβ coordinates. Then, a novel current observer with an improved integrator is proposed based on the switching function model, and a direct power control strategy is proposed. No current sensors are used in the proposed strategy, and only two voltage sensors are employed. The performance of the proposed control method is verified by simulation and experimental results.

MicroRNA-152-5p inhibits proliferation and migration and promotes apoptosis by regulating expression of Smad3 in human keloid fibroblasts

( Qianqian Pang ),( Yuming Wang ),( Mingyuan Xu ),( Jiachao Xu ),( Shengquan Xu ),( Yichen Shen ),( Jinghong Xu ),( Rui Lei ) 생화학분자생물학회(구 한국생화학분자생물학회) 2019 BMB Reports Vol.52 No.3

Keloids are the most common pathological form of trauma healing, with features that seriously affect appearance and body function, are difficult to treat and have a high recurrence rate. Emerging evidence suggests that miRNAs are involved in a variety of pathological processes and play an important role in the process of fibrosis. In this study, we investigated the function and regulatory network of miR-152-5p in keloids. The miRNA miR-152-5p is frequently downregulated in keloid tissue and primary cells compared to normal skin tissue and fibroblasts. In addition, the downregulation of miR-152-5p is significantly associated with the proliferation, migration and apoptosis of keloid cells. Overexpression of miR-152-5p significantly inhibits the progression of fibrosis in keloids. Smad3 is a direct target of miR-152-5p, and knockdown of Smad3 also inhibits fibrosis progression, consistent with the overexpression of miR-152-5p. The interaction between miR-152-5p and Smad3 occurs through the Erk1/2 and Akt pathways and regulates collagen3 production. In summary, our study demonstrates that miR-152-5p/Smad3 regulatory pathways involved in fibrotic progression may be a potential therapeutic target of keloids. [BMB Reports 2019; 52(3): 202-207]

Precipitating tunable-emission CsPb(Cl/Br)3 QDs in boro-germanate glass for wide-color-gamut liquid crystal displays

Xiaoliang Pang,Xuejie Zhang,Bingfu Lei,Haoran Zhang 한국정보디스플레이학회 2019 Journal of information display Vol.20 No.4

Embedding CsPbX3 (X = Cl, Br, I) perovskites QDs in inorganic glass matrix via in-situ crystallization has been regarded as a feasible strategy to improve their stability against water, heat, and light irradiation. However, the tunable-emission range of these CsPbX3-nanocrystals-embedded glasses is still narrow, insufficient to cover a wide color gamut. Herein, a simple synthetic method was developed in this study to obtain the tunable-emission CsPb(Cl/Br)3 quantum dots (QDs) in boro-germanate glass (CsPb(Cl/Br)3 QDs@glass) by controlling the molar ratio of PbBr2/PbCl2. With the increase of the PbBr2 concentration from 1.6 to 3.2 mol%, the emission wavelength of CsPb(Cl/Br)3 QDs@glasses can be shifted from 448 to 485 nm, and the corresponding photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) increases from 0.61 to 24.43%. In addition, the CsPb(Cl/Br)3 QDs@glass exhibits impressing promotion of thermal stability, photostability, and water resistance due to the excellent protective function of the glass matrix. As a proof-of-concept experiment, a LED device was fabricated by employing the optimal CsPb(Cl/Br)3 QDs@glass with a commercial 375nmUVchip, yielding an intense cyan light. All the results indicate that the investigated CsPb(Cl/Br)3 QDs@glasses may find promising applications as color convertors in wide-color-gamut liquid crystal displays (LCDs).