Artocarpus nigrifolius: Cytotoxic and Antibacterial Constituents

Hoi, Tran Minh,Anh, Ha Van,Huong, Nguyen Thi Thanh,Tuyen, Nguyen Van,Anh, Le Thi Tu,Tra, Nguyen Thanh,Cham, Ba Thi,Ha, Nguyen Thi Thu,Linh, Pham Thuy,Tien, Doan Duy,Kiem, Phan Van,Ban, Ninh Khac,Kukha The Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistr 2013 Applied Biological Chemistry (Appl Biol Chem) Vol.56 No.6

Six known compounds including ${\alpha}$-amyrin 3-acetate (1), ${\beta}$-sitosterol (2), betulinic acid (3), friedelan-3-one (4), artochamin B (5), and 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-O-${\alpha}$-D-glucopyranoside (6) were isolated from the stem barks and leaves of Artocarpus nigrifolius (Moraceae) for the first time. Their structures were identified by spectroscopic methods as well as comparison with literatures. Cytotoxicity and antibacterial activity of 1-6 were evaluated. Results showed that artochamin B (5) possessed the highest cytotoxicity towards MCF7, Lu, HepG2, and KB cell lines with $IC_{50}$ values of 4.59, 20.00, 3.60, and $1.18{\mu}g/mL$, respectively. It also inhibited the growth of Gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus), whereas inactive on the growth of both Gram-negative bacteria and yeast.

Artocarpus nigrifolius: Cytotoxic and Antibacterial Constituents

Tran Minh Hoi,김영호,Ha Van Anh,Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong,Nguyen Van Tuyen,Le Thi Tu Anh,Nguyen Thanh Tra,Ba Thi Cham,Nguyen Thi Thu Ha,Pham Thuy Linh,Doan Duy Tien,Phan Van Kiem,Ninh Khac Ban,Lidziya Kukha 한국응용생명화학회 2013 Applied Biological Chemistry (Appl Biol Chem) Vol.56 No.6

Six known compounds including α-amyrin 3-acetate (1), β-sitosterol (2), betulinic acid (3), friedelan-3-one (4),artochamin B (5), and 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-O-α-D-glucopyranoside (6) were isolated from the stem barks and leaves of Artocarpus nigrifolius (Moraceae) for the first time. Their structures were identified by spectroscopic methods as well as comparison with literatures. Cytotoxicity and antibacterial activity of 1-6 were evaluated. Results showed that artochamin B (5)possessed the highest cytotoxicity towards MCF7, Lu, HepG2,and KB cell lines with IC50 values of 4.59, 20.00, 3.60, and 1.18μg/mL, respectively. It also inhibited the growth of Gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus), whereas inactive on the growth of both Gram-negative bacteria and yeast.

Parenchymal-sparing anatomical hepatectomy based on portal ramification of the right anterior section: A prospective multicenter experience with short-term outcomes

Truong Giang Nguyen,Thanh Khiem Nguyen,Ham Hoi Nguyen,Hong Son Trinh,Tuan Hiep Luong,Minh Trong Nguyen,Van Duy Le,Hai Dang Do,Kieu Hung Nguyen,Van Minh Do,Quang Huy Tran,Cuong Thinh Nguyen 한국간담췌외과학회 2024 Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery Vol.28 No.1

Backgrounds/Aims: Parenchymal-sparing anatomical hepatectomy (Ps–AH) based on portal ramification of the right anterior section (RAS) is a new technique to avoid unnecessarily transecting too much liver parenchyma, especially in cases of major anatomical hepatectomy. Methods: We prospectively assessed 26 patients with primary hepatic malignancies having undergone major Ps–AH based on portal ramification of the RAS from August 2018 to August 2022 (48 months). The perioperative indications, clinical data, intra-operative index, pathological postoperative specimens, postoperative complications, and follow-up results were retrospectively evaluated. Results: Among the 26 patients analyzed, there was just one case that had intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma The preoperative level of α– Fetoprotein was 25.2 ng/mL. All cases (100%) had Child–Pugh A liver function preoperatively. The ventral/dorsal RAS was preserved in 19 and 7 patients, respectively. The mean surgical margin was 6.2 mm. The mean surgical time was 228.5 minutes, while the mean blood loss was 255 mL. In pathology, 5 cases (19.2%) had microvascular invasion, and in the group of HCC patients, 92% of all cases had moderate or poor tumor differentiation. Six cases (23.1%) of postoperative complications were graded over III according to the Clavien–Dindo system, including in three patients resistant ascites or intra-abdominal abscess that required intervention. Conclusions: Parenchymal-sparing anatomical hepatectomy based on portal ramification of the RAS to achieve R0-resection was safe and effective, with favorable short-term outcomes. This technique can be used widely in clinical practice.

First-Principles Investigation on the Electromechanical Properties of Monolayer 1H Pb-Dichalcogenides

Nguyen Hoang Linh,Nguyen Minh Son,Tran The Quang,Nguyen Van Hoi,Vuong Thanh,Do Van Truong Materials Research Society of Korea 2023 한국재료학회지 Vol.33 No.5

This study uses first-principles calculations to investigate the mechanical properties and effect of strain on the electronic properties of the 2D material 1H-PbX₂ (X: S, Se). Firstly, the stability of the 1H Pb-dichalcogenide structures was evaluated using Born's criteria. The obtained results show that the 1H-PbS₂ material possesses the greatest ideal strength of 3.48 N/m, with 3.68 N/m for 1H-PbSe₂ in biaxial strain. In addition, 1H-PbS₂ and 1H-PbSe₂ are direct semiconductors at equilibrium with band gaps of 2.30 eV and 1.90 eV, respectively. The band gap was investigated and remained almost unchanged under the strain ε_xx but altered significantly at strains ε_yy and ε_bia. At the fracture strain in the biaxial direction (19 %), the band gap of 1H-PbS₂ decreases about 60 %, and that of 1H-PbSe₂ decreases about 50 %. 1H-PbS₂ and 1H-PbSe₂ can convert from direct to indirect semiconductor under the strain ε_yy. Our findings reveal that the two structures have significant potential for application in nanoelectronic devices.

Impacts of Foreign Direct Investment on Human Capital in ASEAN

Hoi Van NGUYEN,Thuy Thi Thu NGUYEN,Tha Hien TO,Duong Quy DANG,Trang Thi Dai Luong 한국유통과학회 2020 유통과학연구 Vol.18 No.9

Purpose: Research and development of human capital in countries bring sustainable development to the nations. Especially for developing countries, the attraction of foreign direct investment not only brings economic growth to the country but also contributes to improving human capital. This study aims to assess the impact of foreign direct investment on human capital in ASEAN countries. Research design, data and methodology: With data collected from ASEAN countries from 1990 to 2019, panel data analysis is performed with revised model types (the Pooled OLS, Fixed effect model, Random effect model and regression with Driscoll-Kraay standard errors). Result: The results of the regression analysis show that FDI has a positive impact on human capital. At the same time, the study also found that public investment in education also positively affects human capital; the life expectancy factor does not affect human capital. Conclusions: With this research result, the authors also proposed a number of solutions to improve human capital by attracting FDI and improving the efficiency of investment for the education of ASEAN countries. Besides, public expenditure on education also plays an important role in raising human capital. Therefore, investment in education should be promoted further in the future.

Nano-porous Silicon Microcavity Sensors for Determination of Organic Fuel Mixtures

Van Hoi Pham,Huy Bui,Le Ha Hoang,Thuy Van Nguyen,The Anh Nguyen,Thanh Son Pham,Quang Minh Ngo 한국광학회 2013 Current Optics and Photonics Vol.17 No.5

We present the preparation and characteristics of liquid-phase sensors based on nano-porous silicon multilayer structures for determination of organic content in gasoline. The principle of the sensor is a determination of the cavity-resonant wavelength shift caused by refractive index change of the nano-porous silicon multilayer cavity due to the interaction with liquids. We use the transfer matrix method (TMM)for the design and prediction of characteristics of microcavity sensors based on nano-porous silicon multilayer structures. The preparation process of the nano-porous silicon microcavity is based on electrochemical etching of single-crystal silicon substrates, which can exactly control the porosity and thickness of the porous silicon layers. The basic characteristics of sensors obtained by experimental measurements of the different liquids with known refractive indices are in good agreement with simulation calculations. The reversibility of liquid-phase sensors is confirmed by fast complete evaporation of organic solvents using a low vacuum pump. The nano-porous silicon microcavity sensors can be used to determine different kinds of organic fuel mixtures such as bio-fuel (E5), A92 added ethanol and methanol of different concentrations up to 15%.

Taxus wallichiana Zucc. 현탁세포에서 Jasmonic Acid-Cellulase 복합 Elicitor가 Paclitaxel 생합성에 미치는 영향

Nguyen Ngoc Hoi,Hoang Van Luong,Nguyen Van Long,Vu Binh Duong,변상요(Sang Yo Byun) 한국생물공학회 2010 KSBB Journal Vol.25 No.2

Taxus wallichiana Zucc. 현탁세포배양에서 항암제 paclitaxel 생합성 연구를 수행하였다. 현탁세포배양에서 exponential phase의 최고 생장 속도는 0.14 day-1이었으며 배가시간이 4.96 day이었다. Paclitaxel은 배양초기에 생성되지 않고 exponential phase 말기부터 서서히 생성되어 stationary phase에서도 이어지며 declined phase에서 최고치를 나타내었다. Paclitaxel의 생산을 촉진하기 위하여 elicitor를 사용하였다. 여러 elicitor 중 jasmonic acid와 cellulase가 paclitaxel의 생성을 증가시켰다. Elicitor는 접종과 동시에 투여했을 때 가장 효과가 좋았으며, jasmonic acid와 cellulase의 combination으로 효과가 더욱 증진했는데 각각 투여할 때보다 1.8배 및 3.1배 paclitaxel 생성이 증가되었다. Cell cultures of Taxus wallichiana Zucc. were made to enhance the production of anticancer agent paclitaxel. In suspension cultures, the maximum cell growth rate in exponential growth phase was 0.14 day-1 which was correlated to 4.96 days of cell doubling time. The production of paclitaxel was non-growth associated. The paclitaxel production was started after the exponential growth phase and increased to declined phase where the maximum concentration was observed. Various elicitors were tested to enhance the production of paclitaxel. The combination of two elicitors of jasmonic acid and cellulase increased the production of paclitaxel 1.8 and 3.1 times compared to paclitaxel production by individual elicitor respectively.

Pancreaticoduodenectomy with superior mesenteric artery first-approach combined total meso-pancreas excision for periampullary malignancies: A high-volume single-center experience with short-term outcomes

Thanh Khiem Nguyen,Ham Hoi Nguyen,Tuan Hiep Luong,Kim Khue Dang,Van Duy Le,Duc Dung Tran,Van Minh Do,Hong Quang Pham,Hoan My Pham,Thi Lan Tran,Cuong Thinh Nguyen,Hong Son Trinh,Yosuke Inoue 한국간담췌외과학회 2024 Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery Vol.28 No.1

Backgrounds/Aims: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is the only radical treatment for periampullary malignancies. Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) first approach combined with total meso-pancreas (MP) excision was conducted to improve the oncological results. There has not been any previous research of a technique that combines the SMA first approach and total MP excision with a detailed description of the MP macroscopical shape. Methods: We prospectively assessed 77 patients with periampullary malignancies between October 2020 and March 2022 (18 months). All patients had undergone PD with SMA first approach combined total MP excision. The perioperative indications, clinical data, intra-operative index, R0 resection rate of postoperative pathological specimens (especially mesopancreatic margin), postoperative complications, and follow-up results were evaluated. Results: The median operative time was 289.6 min (178−540 min), the median intraoperative blood loss was 209 mL (30−1,600 mL). Microscopically, there were 19 (24.7%) cases with metastatic MP, and five cases (6.5%) with R1-resection of the MP. The number of lymph nodes (LNs) harvested and metastatic LNs were 27.2 (maximum was 74) and 1.8 (maximum was 16), respectively. Some (46.8%) patients had pancreatic fistula, but mostly in grade A, with 7 patients (9.1%) who required re-operations. Some 18.2% of cases developed postoperative refractory diarrhea. The rate of in-hospital mortality was 1.3%. Conclusions: The PD with SMA first approach combined TMpE for periampullary malignancies was effective in achieving superior oncological statistics (rate of MP R0-resection and number of total resected LNs) with non-inferior short-term outcomes. It is necessary to evaluate survival outcomes with long-term follow-up.

The histone deacetylase inhibitor scriptaid enhances nascent mRNA production and rescues full-term development in cloned inbred mice.

Van Thuan, Nguyen,Bui, Hong-Thuy,Kim, Jin-Hoi,Hikichi, Takafusa,Wakayama, Sayaka,Kishigami, Satoshi,Mizutani, Eiji,Wakayama, Teruhiko Journals of Reproduction and Fertility 2009 Reproduction Vol.138 No.2

<P>Since the birth of Cumulina, the first mouse clone produced by somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), the success rate of cloning in mice has been extremely low compared with other species and most of the inbred mouse strains have never been cloned. Recently, our laboratory has found that treatment of SCNT mouse embryos with trichostatin A, a histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDACi), improved the full-term development of B6D2F1 mouse clones significantly. However, this was not effective for the inbred strains. Here, we show for the first time that by treating SCNT embryos with another HDACi, scriptaid, all the important inbred mouse strains can be cloned, such as C57BL/6, C3H/He, DBA/2, and 129/Sv. Moreover, the success of somatic nuclear reprogramming and cloning efficiency via nuclear transfer technique is clearly linked to the competent de novo synthesis of nascent mRNA in cloned mouse embryos.</P>

Impact of Globalization on Coal Consumption in Vietnam: An Empirical Analysis

NGUYEN, Thi Cam Van,LE, Quoc Hoi Korea Distribution Science Association 2020 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.7 No.6

The study investigates the impact of globalization on coal consumption in Vietnam. This study employs an autoregressed distributed lag approach on time series data for the period of 1990 to 2017. The study tests the stationary, cointegration of time series data and utilizes autoregressed distributed lag modeling technique to determine the short-run and long-run relationship among coal consumption, globalization, income, population, and CO₂ emissions. The results show that globalization increases coal consumption in Vietnam in the long run. The results also show that rapid economic growth promotes more coal consumption in the short run as well as in the long run. Moreover, higher population reduces coal consumption, and CO₂ emissions decrease coal consumption both in the short run and the long run. The findings of the study suggest that globalization increases coal consumption in Vietnam in the long run. This result suggests that the increase in globalization level in Vietnam increases coal consumption. An interesting finding is that higher population reduces coal consumption, and population is an important factor towards the lessening in coal consumption. The findings confirm that environmental pollution decreases coal consumption in the short run and the long run. This implies that coal consumption may be green consumption in Vietnam.