Associations Between TLR9 Polymorphisms and Cancer Risk: Evidence from an Updated Meta-analysis of 25,685 Subjects

Wan, Guo-Xing,Cao, Yu-Wen,Li, Wen-Qin,Li, Yu-Cong,Zhang, Wen-Jie,Li, Feng Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.19

A meta-analysis incorporating 34 case-control studies from 19 articles involving 12,197 cases and 13,488 controls was conducted to assess the effects of three genetic variants of Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9): rs187084, rs352140, and rs5743836. Studies on associations between TLR9 polymorphisms and cancer risk were systematically searched in electronic databases. The reported odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were pooled to assess the strength of any associations. The results showed that the rs187084 polymorphism was significantly associated with an increased risk of cancer (CC vs TC+TT: OR=1.14, 95% CI=1.02-1.28), specifically cervical cancer (C vs T: OR=1.19, 95% CI=1.05-1.34; TC vs TT: OR=1.32, 95% CI=1.10-1.58; CC vs TT: OR=1.31, 95% CI=1.03-1.68; CC+TC vs TT: OR=1.32, 95% CI=1.11-1.56), and that this association was significantly positive in Caucasians (CC vs. TC+TT: OR=1.18, 95% CI=1.01-1.38). The rs352140 polymorphism had a protective effect on breast cancer (GA vs GG: OR=0.77, 95% CI=0.66-0.89), whereas the rs5743836 polymorphism was likely protective for digestive system cancers (CC+TC vs TT: OR=0.81, 95% CI=0.66-0.98). In conclusion, our results suggest that the rs187084 polymorphism may be associated with an elevated cancer risk, whereas polymorphisms of rs352140 and rs5743836 may play protective roles in the development of breast and digestive system cancers, respectively. From the results of this meta-analysis further large-scale case-control studies are warranted to verify associations between TLR9 polymorphisms and cancer.

The Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Val158Met Polymorphism Contributes to the Risk of Breast Cancer in the Chinese Population: An Updated Meta- Analysis

Guo-Xing Wan,Yu-Wen Cao,Wen-Qin Li,Yu-Cong Li,Feng Li 한국유방암학회 2014 Journal of breast cancer Vol.17 No.2

Purpose: Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) enzyme plays acentral role in estrogen-induced carcinogenesis. Emerging evidencefrom association studies has revealed that the functionalVal158Met polymorphism (rs4680 G>A) of the Catechol-Omethyltransferasegene (COMT) has been implicated in susceptibilityto breast cancer in the Chinese population, while resultsof individual published studies remain inconclusive and inconsistent. To assess this association in the Chinese population, a meta-analysis was performed. Methods: Eligible studies weresearched on MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, China NationalKnowledge Infrastructure, and the Chinese BiomedicineDatabase. Odds ratios (ORs) with their corresponding 95% confidenceintervals (CIs) were pooled to assess the association betweenCOMT polymorphisms and the risk of breast cancer usingRevMan 5.2 and Stata 12.0 software. Results: The meta-analysisincluded 14 eligible studies, with a total of 4,626 breast cancercases and 5,637 controls. Overall, the COMT Val158Met polymorphism(rs4680 G>A) was significantly associated with an increasedrisk of breast cancer in several genetic models (A/A vs. G/G: OR, 1.59, 95% CI, 1.12–2.27; A/A vs. G/A+G/G: OR, 1.62,95% CI, 1.14–2.29; A vs. G: OR, 1.15, 95% CI, 1.00–1.32), and asubgroup analysis according to menopausal status showed thatthis association was especially evident among premenopausalChinese women (A/A vs. G/G: OR, 1.87, 95% CI, 0.99–3.54; A/Avs. G/A+G/G: OR, 1.94, 95% CI, 1.03–3.63). Conclusion: The resultsof this meta-analysis indicated that COMT Val158Met variantscontribute to breast cancer susceptibility in the Chinesepopulation, particularly among premenopausal women.

Sleep Duration and Cancer Risk: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Studies

Zhao, Hao,Yin, Jie-Yun,Yang, Wan-Shui,Qin, Qin,Li, Ting-Ting,Shi, Yun,Deng, Qin,Wei, Sheng,Liu, Li,Wang, Xin,Nie, Shao-Fa Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.12

To assess the risk of cancers associated with sleep duration using meta-analysis of published cohort studies, we performed a comprehensive search using PubMed, Embase and Web of Science through October 2013. We combined hazard ratios (HRs) from individual studies using meta-analysis approaches. A random effect dose-response analysis was used to evaluate the relationship between sleep duration and cancer risk. Subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses were also performed. Publication bias was evaluated using Funnel plots and Begg's test. A total of 13 cohorts from 12 studies were included in this meta-analysis, which included 723, 337 participants with 15, 156 reported cancer outcomes during a follow-up period ranging from 7.5 to 22 years. The pooled adjusted HRs were 1.06 (95% CI: 0.92, 1.23; P for heterogeneity =0.003) for short sleep duration, 0.91 (95% CI: 0.78, 1.07; P for heterogeneity <0.0001) for long sleep duration. In subgroup analyses stratified by cancer type, long duration of sleep showed an inverse relation with hormone-related cancer (HR=0.79; 95% CI: 0.65, 0.97; P for heterogeneity =0.009) and a greater risk of colorectal cancer (HR=1.29; 95% CI: 1.09, 1.52; P for heterogeneity =0.346). Further meta-analysis on dose-response relationships showed that the relative risks of cancer were 1.00 (95% CI: 0.99, 1.01; P for linear trend=0.9151) for one hour of sleep increment per day, and 1.00 (95% CI: 0.98, 1.01; P for linear trend=0.7749) for one hour of sleep increment per night. No significant dose-response relationship between sleep duration and cancer was found on non-linearity testing (P=0.5053). Our meta-analysis suggests a positive association between long sleep duration and colorectal cancer, and an inverse association with incidence of hormone related cancers like those in the breast. Studies with larger sample size, longer follow-up times, more cancer types and detailed measure of sleep duration are warranted to confirm these results.

백화점 뉴실버여성 의류매장 VMD에 대한 연구 : 중국의 베이징 신화백화점 의류매장에 대한 제안

Qin Li(이금),최정선(Choi Jung-Sun),김완민(Kim Wan-Min) 동북아시아문화학회 2009 동북아 문화연구 Vol.1 No.20

Visual merchandising (VMD hereafter) has become a more important issue because it plays a vital role in promoting a company's image and increasing sales. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of VMD image on new elderly female consumers' purchasing behavior. The sThjects of the study were 150 elderly customers aged from 50 to 65 in BeiJing, China who are called the 'new silver generation'. A survey was conducted to find out consumer attitudes towards the VMD of department stores and their purchasing behavior. The collected data was analyzed with frequency analysis. Through the results of the analysis, the following findings were discovered: First, the new elderly consumers showed a positive attitude toward the VMD of department stores so it seems important for retailers to make effective VMD methods for them as well as for younger consumers. Second, the new elderly consumers' preference for bright colors seems to reflect the fact that they always want to try to look younger, so the VMD display should use brighter colors. Third, as these elderly consumers grow older, their height tends to gradually shrink. Thus, the hanger height of department stores for them should be reduced accordingly, that is, 4-8 ㎝ lower than ordinary hanger heights. As these elderly customers have the habit of shopping with a frequent need for sitting, it is important to make the face out presentation around the store. Based on the results of the survey analysis of the VMD aspect of the Lotte Department Store in Korea and XinHua Department Store in China, efficient VMD methods have been proposed to promote clothing sales for the elderly in the region.

Flow performance of cryomodules in C-ADS InjectorⅡ

Yu-Qin WAN,Yan-Ning HAN,Jun-Hui Zhang,Chao Li 한국초전도저온학회 2022 한국초전도저온공학회논문지 Vol.24 No.3

Two β=0.10 cryomodules are required for the China Accelerator Driven Subcritical System (C-ADS) injector II accelerator. Flow design is of great importance in the performance of cryomodules, including thermal design, flow distribution, pressure dropand so on. This paper will study convection heat transfer of helium and relation among the pipe diameter, mass flow rate andReynolds number. Furthermore, the influence of flow geometries on pressure drop and flow distribution will also be done. It wasfound that the theoretical flow distribution were in good agreement with the experimental data.

Decreasing Global Greenhouse Effects by Biochar Amendment in a Double Rice Field of South China

Xiaobo Qin,Yue Li,Yunfan Wan 한국토양비료학회 2014 한국토양비료학회 학술발표회 초록집 Vol.2014 No.6

Heterogeneous Fenton degradation of Orange II by immobilization of Fe3O4 nanoparticles onto Al-Fe pillared bentonite

Wenbing Li,Dong Wan,Guanghua Wang,Kun Chen,Qin Hu,Lulu Lu 한국화학공학회 2016 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.33 No.5

A novel catalyst, Fe3O4 nanoparticle decorated Al-Fe pillared bentonite (Fe3O4/Al-Fe-P-B), was prepared by in situ precipitation oxidization method. The catalyst was characterized by SEM, XRD and Raman spectroscopy. The Fe3O4 nanoparticles mainly exist on the surface or enter into the pore of bentonite, with better dispersing and less coaggregation. The catalytic activity of Fe3O4/Al-Fe-P-B was investigated in the degradation of Orange II (OII) by heterogeneous Fenton-like process. The effects of initial concentration of hydrogen peroxide, catalyst loading, temperature and initial pH on the degradation of OII were investigated. The Fe3O4/Al-Fe-P-B showed higher degradation efficiency of OII than bare Fe3O4 or Al-Fe-P-B in the degradation experiment. The enhanced catalytic activity of Fe3O4/Al-Fe-P-B in heterogeneous Fenton system was due to the synergistic effect between Al-Fe-P-B and Fe3O4. The novel catalyst can achieve solid-liquid separation easily by sample magnetic separation and has a good reusability and stability.

Molecular characterization of glutathione peroxidase gene from the Liver of silver carp, bighead carp and grass carp

( Guang Zhao Li ),( Xu Fang Liang ),( Wei Yao ),( Wan Qin Liao ),( Wei Feng Zhu ) 생화학분자생물학회 2008 BMB Reports Vol.41 No.3

Efficacy of an adhesive nanopesticide on insect pests of rice in field trials

Gao Yunhao,Li Donglin,Li Dongyang,Xu Pengfei,Mao Kaikai,Zhang Yunhua,Qin Xueying,Tang Tao,Wan Hu,Li Jianhong,Guo Mingcheng,He Shun 한국응용곤충학회 2020 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.23 No.4

Nanopesticides with antiwashing capacity on leaves are the most promising new approaches for sustainable pest management and have been fully evaluated in the laboratory. However, few studies have tested these nanopesticides on pests, and their efficacy under field conditions has not been investigated. In this study, an adhesive hollow mesoporous silica hybrid with well-defined spherical shape and good monodispersity was used as a nanocarrier of cyantraniliprole (CNAP) to fabricate an adhesive nanopesticide (CNAP-HMS-PDAAM). The control efficacy of CNAP-HMS-PDAAM was tested under field conditions. The results indicated that the efficacy of four doses of CNAP-HMS-PDAAM (30.0–69.0 g a.i./ha) against Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guénee) 3, 7, and 14 days after spraying did not significantly differ from that of Benevia (34.5 g a.i./ha). Twenty-eight days after spraying, the efficacy of all four doses of CNAP-HMS-PDAAM was significantly better than that of Benevia. Additionally, the efficacy of CNAP-HMS-PDAAM at doses of 34.5, 39.0 and 69.0 g a.i./ha against Chilo suppressalis (Walker) were significantly higher than that of Benevia (34.5 g a.i./ha). Thus, CNAP-HMS-PDAAM showed long-term control efficacies against C. medinalis (Guénee) and C. suppressalis (Walker), mainly due to its strong adhesive property on rice leaves and its sustained release properties. In addition, the nanocarriers showed good biocompatibility and had no obvious influence on the growth of rice.

Chia Seed Supplementation Reduces Senescence Markers in Epididymal Adipose Tissue of High-Fat Diet-Fed SAMP8 Mice

Yehua Rui,Shengyi Yang,Li-hua Chen,Li-qiang Qin,Zhongxiao Wan 한국식품영양과학회 2018 Journal of medicinal food Vol.21 No.8

Adipose tissue is a key organ with substantial senescent cell accumulation under both obesity and aging conditions. Chia seed is an ancient seed and is the richest plant source of α-linolenic acid. We aimed to determine how cellular senescence markers will be altered in adipose tissue of senescence-accelerated mouse-prone 8 (SAMP8) mice fed with high-fat diets (HFDs); and how chia seed can affect the above markers. SAMP8 mice and their control senescence-accelerated mouse-resistant 1 (SAMR1) were divided into four groups, that is, SAMR1 low-fat diet group (R1LF), SAMP8LF group (P8LF), SAMP8 high-fat group (P8HF), and SAMP8HF group supplemented with 10% chia seed (P8HC). At the end of the intervention, body composition was measured through T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging, and epididymal (EPI) and subcutaneous (SC) adipose tissues were dissected for further analysis. Compared with the R1LF group, the P8HF and P8HC groups had significantly increased body fat mass. In EPI fat, p16, CD68 and PAI-1 mRNA expression from P8HF group were significantly increased; chia seed partially reduced p16 and CD68 mRNA expression. The P8LF group has increased p16 and CD68, and the P8HF group has increased p16, p21, and CD68; and P8HC group has increased p16 mRNA expression. The protein expression of p-AMPK in EPI and SC fat from the P8HF group was reduced. In conclusion, reductions in AMPK activity might be partially responsible for elevation in HFD-induced senescence markers in both EPI and SC fat, and chia seed supplementation is able to reduce senescence-associated markers at least in EPI adipose tissue.