Delayed Anaphylaxis to Red Meat Associated With Specific IgE Antibodies to Galactose

Liping Wen,Junxiong Zhou,Jia Yin,Jin-lu Sun,Kai Wu,Rohit katial,Yi Sun 대한천식알레르기학회 2015 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.7 No.1

ducAnovel delayed anaphylactic reaction to red meat, associated with tick bites and IgE antibodies against galactose-α-1, 3-galactose (α-gal), was reported in 2009 in the US, Australia and Europe. In this case, serum specific IgE to galactose-α-1, 3-galactose (>100 kU/L) and IgE to multiple non-primate mammalian proteins were positive. However, the pathogenesis of this disease remains unclear. We report the first case in Asia of delayed anaphylactic reaction to red meat, which was induced by bites from the hard tick, Hematophagous ixodidae. We confirmed the increased concentration of IgE reactive epitopes in non-primate mammalian organs, which may be rich in α-gal proteins in lymphatic and endothelial tissues. All confirmed ticks associated with this disorder in the literature and in our case belonged to the hard tick family. We hypothesize that hard tick saliva is enriched with blood-type substances, such as oligosaccharides, from the non-primate mammal victim’s blood after days to weeks of blood sucking, which sensitizes humans through the injection route while blood sucking. ducA novel delayed anaphylactic reaction to red meat, associated with tick bites and IgE antibodies against galactose-α-1, 3-galactose (α-gal), was reported in 2009 in the US, Australia and Europe. In this case, serum specific IgE to galactose-α-1, 3-galactose (>100 kU/L) and IgE to multiple non-primate mammalian proteins were positive. However, the pathogenesis of this disease remains unclear. We report the first case in Asia of delayed anaphylactic reaction to red meat, which was induced by bites from the hard tick, Hematophagous ixodidae. We confirmed the increased concentration of IgE reactive epitopes in non-primate mammalian organs, which may be rich in α-gal proteins in lymphatic and endothelial tissues. All confirmed ticks associated with this disorder in the literature and in our case belonged to the hard tick family. We hypothesize that hard tick saliva is enriched with blood-type substances, such as oligosaccharides, from the non-primate mammal victim’s blood after days to weeks of blood sucking, which sensitizes humans through the injection route while blood sucking.

Over expression of a Chitinase 2 gene from Chinese Wild Strawberry improves resistance to anthracnose disease in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana

Wen Zhifeng,Bai Jinhui,Wang Lin,Yao Liping,Ahmad Bilal,Hanif Muhammad,Chen Qingxi 한국식물생명공학회 2020 Plant biotechnology reports Vol.14 No.6

Strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa Duch.) is one of the most widely cultivated fruit crop. Anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum spp. is a devastating disease of strawberry, causing large-scale strawberry losses worldwide. Chitinases act as defence proteins and are crucial for plant response to pathogens. Here, we isolated a class V Chitinase gene (designed as FnCHIT2, GenBank accession number MN709779) from Chinese wild diploid strawberry Fragaria nilgerrensis Schlecht (F. nilgerrensis), a species that exhibits high tolerance to anthracnose. Gene expression analysis showed that FnCHIT2 expression was highly induced after Colletotrichum gloeosporiodes inoculation and salicylic acid (SA) treatment. Subcellular localization analysis revealed the presence of FnCHIT2 in the plasma membrane. Recombinant FnCHIT2 protein was successfully expressed in E. coli Rosetta (DE3). Furthermore, we transformed FnCHIT2 into Col-0 wild type A. thaliana to perform functional analysis and evaluated the functions of Colletotrichum higginsianum and Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC3000 (Pst DC3000). FnCHIT2 overexpression in A. thaliana showed enhanced resistance to C. higginsianum and Pst DC3000. Enhanced disease resistance of FnCHIT2 transgenic plants to C. higginsianum was correlated with pathogenesis-related gene 1 (AtPR1) and plant defensin 1.2 (AtPDF1.2) gene expression levels. These results provide evidence that FnCHIT2 may play an important role in response to fungal pathogens in strawberry. Our study provides an important theoretical reference for future strawberry resistance breeding.

Inverse decoupling sliding mode control for multilevel buck converters in low‑power applications

Jiarong Wu,Liping Luo,Chunming Wen,Qingyu Wang 전력전자학회 2023 JOURNAL OF POWER ELECTRONICS Vol.23 No.8

Multilevel buck converters are gradually gaining attention in low-power applications. To realize the decoupling of the flying capacitor voltage and the output voltage, this paper proposes an inverse decoupling sliding mode control approach. A nonlinear mathematical model of the multilevel buck converters is built. The reversibility of the model is analyzed based on the inverse system theory, and linearization and decoupling are achieved. In addition, multiple pseudo-linear subsystems are obtained. Then sliding mode controllers are designed to control the linear subsystems. Furthermore, the global asymptotic stability of the control system is verified using the Lyapunov theory, and the robustness of the closed-loop system is demonstrated. Simulation and experimental results show that the proposed approach provides a better dynamic response when compared with existing methods.

Synthesis and Ethylene Polymerization by β-Diketiminato Zirconium Chlorides

Shifang Yuan,Liping Zhang,Diansheng Liu,Wen-Hua Sun 한국고분자학회 2010 Macromolecular Research Vol.18 No.7

Unsymmetrical β-diketiminato zirconium chlorides were prepared by an elimination reaction of ZrCl4with the corresponding β-diketiminato lithium atoms [Li{N(Dipp)C(R)CHC(tBu)NH}]2 (Dipp=2,6-iPr2C6H3; R=Ph or Me). Two zirconium complexes were fully characterized by elemental, 1H, and 13C NMR analyses, and confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. These complexes, activated with methylaluminoxane (MAO) showed good activity towards ethylene polymerization, and produced high molecular weight polyethylene.

In-situ synthesis of NiS-modified MgO/S-doped biochar for boosting the adsorption-photocatalytic activity

Xiaogang Zheng,Liping Wang,Yuanliang Zhou,Meiyin Luo,Hongyan Li,Zongyang Bo,Weixin Zheng,Chenggong Chang,Jing Wen,Jinmei Dong 한국공업화학회 2023 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.126 No.-

Biochar-based composites have been intensively applied in wastewater treatment. To boost theadsorption-photocatalytic capacity of biochar for dyes elimination, S-doped biochar was commodifiedby NiS and MgO (NiS-Mg/S-BC) via the one-pot sulfurization at high temperature. The functional groupsin NiS-Mg/S-BC provided the abundant vacant sites for RhB adsorption and photocatalysis, and the junctioninterface among NiS, MgO, and S-doped biochar was likely to form the channels for the separationand transfer of photo-induced e-/h+ pairs. NiS-Mg/S-BC presented the better adsorption-photocatalyticcapacity of RhB than S-doped biochar, NiS and MgO modified biochar. Langmuir and second-order modelswell described the adsorption behaviors of NiS-Mg/S-BC. The removal efficiency of optimal 2b-NiS-Mg/SBCfor 400 mg/L RhB solution was 96.98% within 120 min, and its adsorption capacity based on secondordermodel was 802.49 mg g1. The photo-corrosion induced to the declined removal efficiency of 2b-NiS-Mg/S-BC to 94.13% after five cycles.

Diosmetin Alleviates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury through Activating the Nrf2 Pathway and Inhibiting the NLRP3 Inflammasome

Liu, Qinmei,Ci, Xinxin,Wen, Zhongmei,Peng, Liping The Korean Society of Applied Pharmacology 2018 Biomolecules & Therapeutics(구 응용약물학회지) Vol.26 No.2

Acute lung injury (ALI)/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common clinical syndrome of diffuse lung inflammation with high mortality rates and limited therapeutic methods. Diosmetin, an active component from Chinese herbs, has long been noticed because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of diosmetin on LPS-induced ALI model and unveil the possible mechanisms. Our results revealed that pretreatment with diosmetin effectively alleviated lung histopathological changes, which were further evaluated by lung injury scores. Diosmetin also decreased lung wet/dry ratios, as well as total protein levels, inflammatory cell infiltration and proinflammatory cytokine (eg. $TNF-{\alpha}$, $IL-1{\beta}$ and IL-6) overproduction in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). Additionally, increased MPO, MDA and ROS levels induced by LPS were also markly suppressed by diosmetin. Furthermore, diosmetin significantly increased the expression of Nrf2 along with its target gene HO-1 and blocked the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in the lung tissues, which might be central to the protective effects of diosmetin. Further supporting these results, in vitro experiments also showed that diosmetin activated Nrf2 and HO-1, as well as inhibited the NLRP3 inflammasome in both RAW264.7 and A549 cells. The present study highlights the protective effects of diosmetin on LPS-induced ALI via activation of Nrf2 and inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome, bringing up the hope of its application as a therapeutic drug towards LPS-induced ALI.

Papain Induced Occupational Asthma with Kiwi and Fig Allergy

Nannan Jiang,Jia Yin,Liping Wen 대한천식알레르기학회 2016 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.8 No.2

Papain is a proteolytic enzyme which is widely used in food industry, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Occupational and non-occupational papain allergies have previously been documented; however, there are limited publications about papain allergy with its relative fruit allergy. Here, we present a case of occupational, IgE-mediated papain allergy with kiwi fruit and fig fruit allergy. A 53-year-old man suffered from rhinitis for several years, with the onset of his symptoms coinciding with the time he started to work at a sausage processing plant where papain is often used as a meat tenderizer. He began to experience symptoms of chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing shortly after starting work 5 years ago. Furthermore, he experienced several episodes of oral itching, and tongue and oropharyngeal angioedema after injestion of kiwi fruit and fig fruit. The patient had a lifelong history of allergic conjunctivitis, allergic rhinitis, and childhood asthma. Specific IgE was positive to kiwi fruit, papain and chymopapain (2.95 kUA/L, >100 kUA/L, and 95.0 kUA/L, respectively). Similar bands at 10-15 kDa in blotting with papain and kiwi fruit extracts were found. This patient showed a potential association between papain allergy and sensitization to kiwi fruit. We also reviewed 13 patients with papain allergy published in the literature, with 85% (11/13) of the patients sensitized through the respiratory tract, and 40% (4/11) having atopy. Further studies should focus on the determination of cross-reactive allergens between papain and its fruit relatives, and the prevalence of food allergy in patients with papain allergy should be investigated in a relatively large cohort.

Characteristics of Anaphylaxis in 907 Chinese Patients Referred to a Tertiary Allergy Center: A Retrospective Study of 1,952 Episodes

Nannan Jiang,Jia Yin,Liping Wen,Hong Li 대한천식알레르기학회 2016 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.8 No.4

Purpose: Comprehensive evaluation of anaphylaxis in China is currently lacking. In this study, we characterized the clinical profiles, anaphylactic triggers, and emergency treatment in pediatric and adult patients. Methods: Outpatients diagnosed with “anaphylaxis” or “severe allergic reactions” in the Department of Allergy, Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2014 were analyzed retrospectively. Results: A total of 1,952 episodes of anaphylaxis in 907 patients were analyzed (78% were adults and 22% were children). Foods are the most common cause (77%), followed by idiopathic etiologies (15%), medications (7%) and insects (0.6%). In food-induced anaphylaxis, 62% (13/21) of anaphylaxis in infants and young children (0-3 years of age) were triggered by milk, 59% (36/61) of anaphylaxis in children (4-9 years of age) were triggered by fruits/vegetables, while wheat was the cause of anaphylaxis in 20% (56/282) of teenagers (10-17 years of age) and 42% (429/1,016) in adults (18-50 years of age). Mugwort pollen sensitization was common in patients with anaphylaxis induced by spices, fruits/vegetables, legume/peanuts, and tree nuts/seeds, with the prevalence rates of 75%, 67%, 61%, and 51%, respectively. Thirty-six percent of drug-induced anaphylaxis was attributed to traditional Chinese Medicine. For patients receiving emergency care, only 25% of patients received epinephrine. Conclusions: The present study showed that anaphylaxis appeared to occur more often in adults than in infants and children, which were in contrast to those found in other countries. In particular, wheat allergens played a prominent role in triggering food-induced anaphylaxis, followed by fruits/vegetables. Traditional Chinese medicine was a cause of drug-induced anaphylaxis. Furthermore, exercise was the most common factor aggravating anaphylaxis. Education regarding the more aggressive use of epinephrine in the emergency setting is clearly needed.

Diosmetin Alleviates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury through Activating the Nrf2 Pathway and Inhibiting the NLRP3 Inflammasome

( Qinmei Liu ),( Xinxin Ci ),( Zhongmei Wen ),( Liping Peng ) 한국응용약물학회 2018 Biomolecules & Therapeutics(구 응용약물학회지) Vol.26 No.2

Acute lung injury (ALI)/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common clinical syndrome of diffuse lung inflammation with high mortality rates and limited therapeutic methods. Diosmetin, an active component from Chinese herbs, has long been noticed because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of diosmetin on LPS-induced ALI model and unveil the possible mechanisms. Our results revealed that pretreatment with diosmetin effectively alleviated lung histopathological changes, which were further evaluated by lung injury scores. Diosmetin also decreased lung wet/ dry ratios, as well as total protein levels, inflammatory cell infiltration and proinflammatory cytokine (eg. TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6) overproduction in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). Additionally, increased MPO, MDA and ROS levels induced by LPS were also markly suppressed by diosmetin. Furthermore, diosmetin significantly increased the expression of Nrf2 along with its target gene HO-1 and blocked the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in the lung tissues, which might be central to the protective effects of diosmetin. Further supporting these results, in vitro experiments also showed that diosmetin activated Nrf2 and HO-1, as well as inhibited the NLRP3 inflammasome in both RAW264.7 and A549 cells. The present study highlights the protective effects of diosmetin on LPS-induced ALI via activation of Nrf2 and inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome, bringing up the hope of its application as a therapeutic drug towards LPS-induced ALI.

Micro-structural Evolution of Granite Residual Soil under External Loading Based on X-ray Micro-computed Tomography

Yanru Zhao,Xiaohui Sun,Tiande Wen,Rui Chen,Liping Huang 대한토목학회 2021 KSCE JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Vol.25 No.8

As a completed decomposed product of granite rock, the granite residual soil widely distributes in South China with a special soil structure that can be easily damaged under external disturbance. Therefore, studying the evolution of soil cracks during the loading process is important for engineering practice that needs to evaluate the soil shear strength, such as slope stability analysis. The purpose of this study is to investigate the micro-structure for the intact granite residual soil under external loading base on X-ray computed tomography (CT) through global and local scanning (with resolutions of 180 μm and 26.7 μm, respectively). The micro-structural evolution of the cross-sections of soil column extracted from a granite residual soil layer under axial loading was investigated by CT scanning with a 0.5 mm slice thickness. The number of cracks (including macro-cracks and meso-cracks), area ratios and porosity corresponding to varying loading stages (initial, peak-stress and failure) were analyzed based on the cross-sectional CT images. Test results shows that the structure strength of the soil was mainly subject to macro-cracks. In addition, the increase of the porosity is mainly attributed to the generation and expansion of the cracks along sandy particle under external loading. This study can provide theoretical support and data support for understanding the micro-structural evolution of granite residual soil that is commonly encountered in civil engineering.