A high concentration of genistein down-regulates activin A, Smad3 and other TGF-β pathway genes in human uterine leiomyoma cells

Xudong Di,Danica M.K. Andrews,Charles J. Tucker,Linda Yu,Alicia B. Moore,Xiaolin Zheng,Lysandra Castro,Tonia Hermon,Hang Xiao,Darlene Dixon 생화학분자생물학회 2012 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.44 No.4

Previously, we found that high doses of genistein show an inhibitory effect on uterine leiomyoma (UtLM) cell proliferation. In this study, using microarray analysis and Ingenuity Pathways AnalysisTM, we identified genes (up- or down-regulated, ≥ 1.5 fold, P ≤ 0.001),functions and signaling pathways that were altered following treatment with an inhibitory concentration of genistein (50 μg/ml) in UtLM cells. Downregulation of TGF-β signaling pathway genes, activin A, activin B,Smad3, TGF-β2 and genes related to cell cycle regulation,with the exception of the upregulation of the CDK inhibitor P15, were identified and validated by real-time RT-PCR studies. Western blot analysis further demonstrated decreased protein expression of activin A and Smad3 in genistein-treated UtLM cells. Moreover, we found that activin A stimulated the growth of UtLM cells, and the inhibitory effect of genistein was partially abrogated in the presence of activin A. Overexpression of activin A and Smad3 were found in tissue samples of leiomyoma compared to matched myometrium, supporting the contribution of activin A and Smad3 in promoting the growth of UtLM cells. Taken together, these results suggest that downregulation of activin A and Smad3, both members of the TGF-β pathway, may offer a mechanistic explanation for the inhibitory effect of a high-dose of genistein on UtLM cells, and might be potential therapeutic targets for treatment of clinical cases of uterine leiomyomas.

Integrated metatranscriptome and transcriptome reveals the microbial community composition and physiological function of xylem sap on grapevine during bleeding period

Zheng Ting,Zhang Kekun,Zhu Xudong,Guan Le,Jiu Songtao,Li Xiaopeng,Mazzullah Nasim,Jia Haifeng,Fang Jinggui 한국유전학회 2019 Genes & Genomics Vol.41 No.9

Background The xylem sap of fruit trees ensures the survival during the dormant period, and its flow during the bleeding period is correlated with the start of a new life cycle. Though the simple exploration on ingredients in the sap was carried out in the early years, the specific life activities and physiology functions of the sap during bleeding period have not been reported yet and the bleeding period is still a fruit tree development period worthy of attention. Objectives In this study, the microbial community composition during bleeding period were revealed by metatranscriptome and transcriptomic data. For the first time, the microorganism genome and grape genome in xylem sap were analyzed on transcriptional level, based on which the main physiological functions of the sap were also determined. Methods The genomic RNA in the sap was isolated and sequenced. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Gene and Genome (KEGG), Evolutionary genealogy of genes: Non-supervised Orthologous Groups (eggNOG) and Carbohydrate-Active enzymes Database (CAZy) functional annotation were used to analysis the function of micro-organisms in xylem sap. DEGs were analyzed by gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG). The genes responsive to biotic and abiotic stresses were finally screened by transcriptome screening, stress data analysis and vitro validation experiments. Results The analysis exhibited 36,144,564 micro-related clean reads and 244,213 unigene. KEGG, eggNOG and CAZy functional annotation analysis indicated that signal transduction and material metabolism were the most important function of xylem sap. DEGs analysis were mainly about disease resistance, carbon source metabolism and hormone signal transduction, especially in P3 vs P1, enriched in the plant-pathogen interaction pathway. Analysis on grape genome information revealed xylem sap had little RNA with weak life activity. Metabolic pathways, biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, plant hormone signal transduction and plant-pathogen interaction were the four pathways with the largest number of enriched genes. Moreover, 16 genes responsive to biotic and abiotic stresses were screened out. Conclusion Promoting plant growth and resisting pathogens were the most important function of xylem sap during the bleeding period, and the function of microbial community were closely related to microorganisms growth and disease resistance. The 16 stress-related genes might be used for the future grape resistance research.

Hexadecylamine Modified Copper Nanowire Coated Superhydrophobic Cotton Fabric for Antifouling, Oil-water Separation, and Infrared Reflection Applications

Jiaojiao Zheng,Hong Zhang,Tianyu Cao,Yuanyuan Zhu,Lizhong He,Jianwei Li,Xudong Chen,Yinhu Qu 한국섬유공학회 2022 Fibers and polymers Vol.23 No.10

Superhydrophobic surfaces by creating surface roughness followed by coating with low-surface-energyfluorinated materials have been intensively developed on cotton fabrics. However, exploring superhydrophobic surfaces withnon-fluorine components and further improving their attachment with cotton fabrics is still challenging. Herein, wedeveloped a superhydrophobic surface on cotton fabric by dip coating with hexadecylamine (HDA) modified coppernanowires (Cu NWs) based on the coordination between Cu atoms and amine groups. The HDA modified Cu NWs not onlycreated surface roughness, but also decreased the surface energy, leading to a superhydrophobic cotton fabric with watercontact angle of 164 °±2.0 °. Furthermore, ultrasonic washing and tape peeling tests exhibited the Cu NWs were adheredtightly to the surface of cotton fibers, owing to the strong hydrogen bond between amine groups on HDA molecules andhydroxyl groups on cotton fibers. In addition, the superhydrophobic cotton fabric showed excellent antifouling, oil-waterseparation and infrared reflection properties. It is believed that this facile method provide promising industrial applicationsfor fabricating superhydrophobic surfaces on other substrates.

Sensing formic acid with a water-based chitosan lanthanide luminescence film

Xu Zheng,Xi Chen,Xudong Yu,Yifan Yang 한국공업화학회 2023 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.125 No.-

A sensitive and selective formic acid sensor could be useful in detecting this corrosive acid in industrial,medical, and environmental settings. Herein, we present a film for detection of formic acid. We introducedchitosan as a film-forming factor to creatively overcome the problem that chitosan dissolves inacids. A carboxylic acid-carbon dot solution was used to replace the strong acid solution and prepare aluminescent film in which the color changed from green to blue when it was exposed to formic acid. Integrated data analysis of the film was used to distinguish vapor from formic acid/water solutions at differentconcentrations and with a detection limit of 0.01% v/v. The selectivity of the sensor was also investigated. After fumigation with ethanol and other common solvents, there was no response similar to thatfor formic acid. It is believed that films based on lanthanide complexes and chitosan could prevent corrosionand injury from formic acid.

Fabrication of free-standing fluorescent mesoporous silica films for detection of nitrobenzene

Fusheng Zhang,Xudong Zheng,Enli Liu,Longbao Yu,Yongsheng Yan 한국공업화학회 2017 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.46 No.-

We report a facile two-step strategy for grafting lanthanide complexes onto the surface of nanocrystallinecellulose-templated mesoporous silicafilms to prepare luminescence mesoporous silicafilms, whichretain both chiral nematic order of the cellulose nanocrystals andfluorescence of the lanthanidecomplexes are successfully co-assembled after removal of the cellulose and grafting lanthanidecomplexes. Thefilms exhibit well-definedfluorescence combining the assembly lanthanide complexes. The mesoporous channels offluorescent mesoporous silicafilms are more accessible to the analytescompared with traditionalfluorescent materials. So, ourfluorescent mesoporous silicafilms were used asfluorescent sensor for the detection of nitrobenzene.

Chemical Compositions and Antimicrobial Activities of Essential Oils Extracted from Acanthopanax brachypus

Hu Haobin,Zheng Xudong,Hu Huaisheng,Li Yan 대한약학회 2009 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.32 No.5

The essential oils from the flowers, leaves, barks, roots and fruits of A. brachypus were individually extracted by hydrodistillation, and their chemical constituents were isolated and characterized by means of gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of 160 different constituents accounting for 86.45-96.54% of the total essential oils were identified, and 3 constituents were unidentified (< 0.8%), and significant qualitative and quantitative differences were observed among the oils, in which the yields varied between 0.61-1.83 (mL/100 g dried materials) under the same operational conditions. The oils from flowers, leaves, barks and roots consisted mainly of monoterpenes and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons as well as oxygenated monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, while the fruit oil consisted mainly of fatty acids and esters. The antimicrobial activities of the essential oils was evaluated against 11 microorganisms (9 for bacteria and 2 for yeast) using agar disc diffusion and broth microdilution methods. The bacteria, including gram-positive bacteria and gramnegative bacteria, were more sensitive to the oils than yeasts.

Proteasome subunit beta type 1 interacts directly with Rheb and regulates the cell cycle in Cashmere goat fetal fibroblasts

Yanfeng Wang,Xudong Guo,Zhigang Wang,Zhixin Guo,Mingtao Liu,Keyu Zhao,Xue Feng,Xu Zheng,Xiaojing Wang,Huifang Hao 한국통합생물학회 2017 Animal cells and systems Vol.21 No.5

PSMB1 (proteasome subunit beta type 1) is a core component of the 20S proteasome, and based on its structure, it might have a crucial function in the transcription of certain genes. Rheb (Ras homolog enriched in brain) is a Ras-like small GTPase that acts as an upstream positive regulator of the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) pathway. We cloned and characterized PSMB1 (KY310590.1) to determine its function in cell cycle progression and proliferation of goat fetal fibroblasts (GFbs). Further, by yeast two-hybrid screen and coimmunoprecipitation, we conformed that PSMB1 interacts directly with Rheb. An siRNA was designed and expressed targeting PSMB1 mRNA in GFbs and inducing cell cycle arrest. Rheb overexpression in GFbs significantly increased the number of S phase cells and growth efficiency compared with control cells. These data indicate that PSMB1 and Rheb have important functions in the cell cycle and proliferation of GFbs, indicating that their interaction governs many processes in GFbs.

piRNA-1742 promotes renal cell carcinoma malignancy by regulating USP8 stability through binding to hnRNPU and thereby inhibiting MUC12 ubiquitination

Zhang Wentao,Zheng Zongtai,Wang Keyi,Mao Weipu,Li Xue,Wang Guangchun,Zhang Yuanyuan,Huang Jianhua,Zhang Ning,Wu Pengfei,Liu Ji,Zhang Haimin,Che Jianping,Peng Bo,Zheng Junhua,Li Wei,Yao Xudong 생화학분자생물학회 2023 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.55 No.-

Accumulating studies have confirmed that PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) are considered epigenetic effectors in cancer. We performed piRNA microarray expression analysis on renal cell carcinoma (RCC) tumor tissues and paired normal tissues and performed a series of in vivo and in vitro experiments to explore piRNAs associated with RCC progression and investigate their functional mechanisms. We found that piR-1742 was highly expressed in RCC tumors and that patients with high piR-1742 expression had a poor prognosis. Inhibition of piR-1742 significantly reduced tumor growth in RCC xenograft and organoid models. Mechanistically, piRNA-1742 regulates the stability of USP8 mRNA by binding directly to hnRNPU, which acts as a deubiquitinating enzyme that inhibits the ubiquitination of MUC12 and promotes the development of malignant RCC. Subsequently, nanotherapeutic systems loaded with piRNA-1742 inhibitors were found to effectively inhibit the metastasis and growth of RCC in vivo. Therefore, this study highlights the functional importance of piRNA-related ubiquitination in RCC and demonstrates the development of a related nanotherapeutic system, possibly contributing to the development of therapeutic approaches for RCC.

Resveratrol raises<i> in vitro </i>anticancer effects of paclitaxel in NSCLC cell line A549 through CO X-2 expression

Fanhua Kong,Runqi Zhang,Xudong Zhao,Guanlin Zheng,Zhou Wang,and Peng Wang 대한생리학회-대한약리학회 2017 The Korean Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology Vol.21 No.5

The aim of this study was to determine the raising anticancer effects of resveratrol (Res) on paclitaxel (PA) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell line A549. The 10 µg/ml of Res had no effect on human fetal lung fibroblast MRC-5 cells or on A549 cancer cells and the 5 or 10 µg/ml of PA also had no effect on MRC-5 normal cells. PA-L (5 µg/ml) and PA-H (10 µg/ml) had the growth inhibitory effects in NSCLC cell line A549, and Res increased these growth inhibitory effects. By flow cytometry experiment, after Res (5 µg/ml)+PA-H (10 µg/ml) treatment, the A549 cells showed the most apoptosic cells compared to other group treatments, and after additional treatment with Res, the apoptosic cells of both two PA concentrations were raised. Res+PA could reduce the mRNA and protein expressions of COX-2, and Res+PA could reduce the COX-2 related genes of VEGF, MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-9, NF-κB, Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, procollagen I, collagen I, collagen III and CTGF, TNF-α, IL-1β, iNOS and raise the TIMP-1, TIMP-2, TIMP-3, IκB-α, p53, p21, caspase-3, caspase-8, caspase-9, Bax genes compared to the control cells and the PA treated cells. From these results, it can be suggested that Res could raise the anticancer effects of PA in A549 cells, thus Res might be used as a good sensitizing agent for PA.

A flexible imprinted photonic resin film templated by nanocrystalline cellulose for naked-eye recognition of sulfonamides

Fusheng Zhang,Enxiu Liu,Xudong Zheng,Longbao Yu,Yongsheng Yan 한국공업화학회 2018 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.58 No.-

An optical sulfonamides sensor is fabricated based on a molecular imprinted resin templated bynanocrystalline cellulose. A chiral nematic imprinted compositefilm is synthesized which issubsequently treated with removal of templates to generate a red reflecting photonicfilm. Thefilmshows a naked-eye color response to sulfanilamide, which is related to reassemble imprinted sites in thechiral nematic structure, resulting in a yellow reflectingfilm. Upon exposure to various antibiotics, it canbe simultaneously in selectively response to three sulfonamides. This strategy facilitates enormouslypotential application of the resin as battery-free and portative optical monitoring sensors.