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2. Sodium metals for single emitter strong coupling: Alternative plasmonic candidates beyond noble metals
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Zhang, Yi, Chen, Shuying, Han, Yuning, Xu, Xiulai, and Zhou, Lin
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- 2024
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3. Association between radiotherapy and risk of second primary malignancies in patients with resectable lung cancer: a population-based study
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Zhou, Bolun, Zang, Ruochuan, Song, Peng, Zhang, Moyan, Bie, Fenglong, Bai, Guangyu, Li, Yuan, Huai, Qilin, Han, Yuning, and Gao, Shugeng
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- 2023
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4. pH-Sensitive tumor-targeted hyperbranched system based on glycogen nanoparticles for liver cancer therapy
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Han, Yuning, Hu, Bin, Wang, Mingyu, Yang, Yang, Zhang, Li, Zhou, Juan, and Chen, Jinghua
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- 2020
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5. Synthesis of highly twinned ZnSe nanorods for enhancing N2 electrochemical conversion to NH3.
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Qiu, Kangwen, Han, Yuning, Guo, Wenbo, Wang, Licun, Cheng, Jinbing, and Luo, Yongsong
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ZINC selenide , *NITROGEN , *NANORODS , *CATALYTIC activity , *HYDROGENATION - Abstract
In this work, we report an atomistic understanding of the hydrogenation behavior of a highly twinned ZnSe nanorod (T-ZnSe) with a large density of surface atomic steps and the activation of N2 molecules adsorbed on its surface. Theoretical calculations suggest that the atomic steps are essential for the hydrogenation of T-ZnSe, which greatly enhances its catalytic activity. As a result, the T-ZnSe nanorods exhibit a significantly enhanced NH3 production rate of 13.3 μg h−1 mg−1 and faradaic efficiency of 5.83% towards the NRR compared with the pristine ZnSe nanorods. This report offers an important pathway for the development of efficient catalysts for the NRR, and a versatile anion-exchange strategy for efficiently manipulating materials' functionalities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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6. Synthesis of highly twinned ZnSe nanorods for enhancing N2 electrochemical conversion to NH3.
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Qiu, Kangwen, Han, Yuning, Guo, Wenbo, Wang, Licun, Cheng, Jinbing, and Luo, Yongsong
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ZINC selenide ,NITROGEN ,NANORODS ,CATALYTIC activity ,HYDROGENATION - Abstract
In this work, we report an atomistic understanding of the hydrogenation behavior of a highly twinned ZnSe nanorod (T-ZnSe) with a large density of surface atomic steps and the activation of N
2 molecules adsorbed on its surface. Theoretical calculations suggest that the atomic steps are essential for the hydrogenation of T-ZnSe, which greatly enhances its catalytic activity. As a result, the T-ZnSe nanorods exhibit a significantly enhanced NH3 production rate of 13.3 μg h−1 mg−1 and faradaic efficiency of 5.83% towards the NRR compared with the pristine ZnSe nanorods. This report offers an important pathway for the development of efficient catalysts for the NRR, and a versatile anion-exchange strategy for efficiently manipulating materials' functionalities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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7. A Transcriptomic Analysis of Superhybrid Rice LYP9 and Its Parents
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Wei, Gang, Tao, Yong, Liu, Guozhen, Chen, Chen, Luo, Renyuan, Xia, Hongai, Gan, Qiang, Zeng, Haipan, Lu, Zhike, Han, Yuning, Li, Xiaobing, Song, Guisheng, Zhai, Hongli, Peng, Yonggang, Li, Dayong, Xu, Honglin, Wei, Xiaoli, Cao, Menghang, Deng, Huafeng, Xin, Yeyun, Fu, Xiqin, Yuan, Longping, Yu, Jun, Zhu, Zhen, and Zhu, Lihuang
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- 2009
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8. Corrigendum to “pH-Sensitive tumor-targeted hyperbranched system based on glycogen nanoparticles for liver cancer therapy”
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Han, Yuning, Hu, Bin, Wang, Mingyu, Yang, Yang, Zhang, Li, Zhou, Juan, and Chen, Jinghua
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- 2020
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9. A transcriptomic analysis of superhybrid rice L YP9 and its parents
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Wei, Gang, Tao, Yong, Liu, Guozhen, Chen, Chen, Luo, Renyuan, Xia, Hongai, Gan, Qiang, Zeng, Haipan, Lu, Zhike, Han, Yuning, Li, Xiaobing, Song, Guisheng, Zhai, Hongli, Peng, Yonggang, Li, Dayong, Xu, Honglin, Wei, Xiaoli, Cao, Mengliang, Deng, Huafeng, Xin, Yeyun, Fu, Xiqin, Yuan, Longping, Yu, Jun, Zhu, Zhen, and Zhu, Lihuang
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Hybrid rice -- Properties ,Quantitative trait loci -- Identification and classification ,Science and technology - Abstract
By using a whole-genome oligonucleotide microarray, designed based on known and predicted indica rice genes, we investigated transcriptome profiles in developing leaves and panicles of superhybrid rice LYP9 and its parental cultivars 93-11 and PA64s. We detected 22,266 expressed genes out of 36,926 total genes set collectively from 7 tissues, including leaves at seedling and tillering stages, flag leaves at booting, heading, flowering, and filling stages, and panicles at filling stage. Clustering results showed that the F1 hybrid's expression profiles resembled those of its parental lines more than that which lies between the 2 parental lines. Out of the total gene set, 7,078 genes are shared by all sampled tissues and 3,926 genes (10.6% of the total gene set) are differentially expressed genes (DG). As we divided DG into those between the parents ([DG.sub.pp]) and between the hybrid and its parents ([DG.sub.HP]), the comparative results showed that genes in the categories of energy metabolism and transport are enriched in [DG.sub.HP] rather than in [DG.sub.pp]. In addition, we correlated the concurrence of DG and yield-related quantitative trait loci, providing a potential group of heterosisrelated genes. heterosis | hybrid rice | transcriptorne | quantitative trait loci | differentially expressed genes
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- 2009
10. Hypoxic Microenvironment-Induced Reduction in PTEN-L Secretion Promotes Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastasis through PI3K/AKT Pathway.
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Song, Xuyang, He, Jinxi, Shi, Bingqing, and Han, Yuning
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LUNG cancer ,FLOW cytometry ,WOUND healing ,WESTERN immunoblotting ,METASTASIS ,CELL physiology ,APOPTOSIS ,CELL proliferation ,CELL lines ,HYPOXEMIA - Abstract
Objective. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hypoxic microenvironment on PTEN-L secretion and the effects of PTEN-L on the metastasis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the potential mechanisms. Methods. The expression levels of PTEN-L in NSCLC tissues, cells, and cell culture media were detected. The transfection of PTEN-L overexpression construct or HIF-1α-siRNAs was conducted to manipulate the expression of PTEN-L or HIF-1α. NSCLC cells were introduced into 200 μM CoCl2 medium for 72 hours under 37°C to simulate hypoxia. The proliferation and apoptosis of the A549 cells were determined by the Cell Counting Kit-8 assay and Annexin V-FITC/PI-stained flow cytometry assay, respectively. Wound healing assay and transwell invasion assay were used to measure the migration and invasion of A549 cells. The protein expression of PTEN, PTEN-L, PI3K/AKT pathway-related proteins, and HIF-1α was detected by Western blot. Results. PTEN and PTEN-L are downregulated in lung cancer tissues and cells. The protein expression of PTEN-L in the culture medium of lung cancer cell lines is decreased. The hypoxic microenvironment inhibits PTEN-L secretion. The low level of PTEN-L promotes cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, as well as inhibits apoptosis of A549 cells. The overexpression of PTEN-L attenuated the activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway by the hypoxic microenvironment. The knockdown of HIF-1α upregulates PTEN-L secretion under hypoxia. Conclusions. The hypoxic microenvironment inhibits PTEN-L secretion and thus activates PI3K/AKT pathway to induce proliferation, migration, and invasion promotion, and apoptosis inhibition in NSCLC cells. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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11. Enzyme-responsive mesoporous silica nanoparticles for tumor cells and mitochondria multistage-targeted drug delivery
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Naz,Safia, Wang,Mingyu, Han,Yuning, Hu,Bin, Teng,Liping, Zhou,Juan, Zhang,Huijie, and Chen,Jinghua
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Safia Naz,1,* Mingyu Wang,1,* Yuning Han,1 Bin Hu,1 Liping Teng,2 Juan Zhou,1 Huijie Zhang,1 Jinghua Chen11Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People’s Republic of China; 2Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally tothis workBackground: Drug delivery systems (DDS) capable of targeting both cell and organelle levels are highly desirable for effective cancer therapy. In this study, we developed a novel enzyme-responsive, multistage-targeted anticancer DDS based on mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs), which possessed both CD44-targeting and mitochondrial-targeting properties.Materials and methods: Triphenylphosphine (TPP), a mitochondria-targeting compound, was grafted onto the surface of MSNs firstly. Then, Doxorubicin (Dox) was encapsulated into the pore of MSNs, followed by capping with tumor-targeting molecules hyaluronic acid (HA) through electrostatic interactions to form the final product consist of Dox loaded, TPP attached, HA capped mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN-DPH).Results: Our results suggested that MSN-DPH was preferentially taken up by cancer cells via CD44 receptor-mediated endocytosis. Moreover, MSN-DPH mainly accumulated in mitochondria owing to the mitochondrial-targeting ability of TPP. Degradation of HA by overexpressed HAase facilitated the release of Dox in cancer cells. Thus, MSN-DPH efficiently killed the cancer cells while exhibited much lower cytotoxicity to normal cells.Conclusion: This study demonstrates a promising multistage-targeted DDS for cancer chemotherapy.Keywords: mesoporous silica nanoparticles, drug delivery, enzyme-responsive, multistage-targeting, cancer therapy  
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- 2019
12. HIF‐1α is necessary for activation and tumour‐promotion effect of cancer‐associated fibroblasts in lung cancer.
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Zhang, Yana, Bian, Yangyang, Wang, Yuan, Wang, Yuanyuan, Duan, Xixi, Han, Yuning, Zhang, Lijing, Wang, Fei, Gu, Zhuoyu, and Qin, Zhihai
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PROLIFERATING cell nuclear antigen ,LUNG cancer ,FIBROBLASTS ,TUMOR microenvironment - Abstract
Cancer‐associated fibroblasts (CAFs) activation is crucial for the establishment of a tumour promoting microenvironment, but our understanding of CAFs activation is still limited. In this study, we found that hypoxia‐inducible factor‐1α (HIF‐1α) was highly expressed in CAFs of human lung cancer tissues and mouse spontaneous lung tumour. Accordingly, enhancing the expression of HIF‐1α in fibroblasts via hypoxia induced the conversion of normal fibroblasts into CAFs. HIF‐1α‐specific inhibitor or HIF‐1α knockout (KO) significantly attenuated CAFs activation, which was manifested by the decreased expression of COL1A2 and α‐SMA. In vivo, during tumour formation, the expression of Ki‐67 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) in the tumour tissue with HIF‐1α KO fibroblasts was significantly lower than that of normal fibroblasts. Moreover, HIF‐1α in fibroblasts could activate the NF‐κB signalling pathway and enhance a subsequent secretion of CCL5, thus promoting the tumour growth. In conclusion, our results suggest that HIF‐1α is essential for the activation and tumour‐promotion function of CAFs in lung cancer (LC). And targeting HIF‐1α expression on CAFs may be a promising strategy for LC therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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13. Alcohol drinking inhibits NOTCH–PAX9 signaling in esophageal squamous epithelial cells.
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Shi, Menghan, Ren, Shuang, Chen, Hao, Li, Jing, Huang, Caizhi, Li, Yahui, Han, Yuning, Li, Yong, Sun, Zheng, Chen, Xiaoxin, and Xiong, Zhaohui
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ALCOHOL drinking ,EPITHELIAL cells ,DISEASE risk factors ,NALTREXONE - Abstract
Alcohol drinking has been established as a major risk factor for esophageal diseases. Our previous study showed that ethanol exposure inhibited PAX9 expression in human esophageal squamous epithelial cells in vitro and in vivo. In this study, we aimed to investigate the molecular pathways through which alcohol drinking suppresses PAX9 in esophageal squamous epithelial cells. We first demonstrated the inhibition of NOTCH by ethanol exposure in vitro. NOTCH regulated PAX9 expression in KYSE510 and KYSE410 cells in vitro and in vivo. RBPJ and NOTCH intracellular domain (NIC) D1 ChIP‐PCR confirmed Pax9 as a direct downstream target of NOTCH signaling in mouse esophagus. NOTCH inhibition by alcohol drinking was further validated in mouse esophagus and human tissue samples. In conclusion, ethanol exposure inhibited NOTCH signaling and thus suppressed PAX9 expression in esophageal squamous epithelial cells in vitro and in vivo. Our data support a novel mechanism of alcohol‐induced esophageal injury through the inhibition of NOTCH–PAX9 signaling. © 2020 The Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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14. miR-205 Promotes Apoptosis of Cervical Cancer Cells and Enhances Drug Sensitivity of Cisplatin by Inhibiting YAP1.
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Li, Xingmei, Li, Yuewen, Han, Yuning, Dong, Bing, Liu, Dan, Che, Liqun, Liu, Yu, and Wang, Yuchun
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- 2020
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15. Phospholipid-Decorated Glycogen Nanoparticles for Stimuli-Responsive Drug Release and Synergetic Chemophotothermal Therapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
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Zhou, Juan, Han, Yuning, Yang, Yang, Zhang, Li, Wang, Hong, Shen, Yiting, Lai, Jiahui, and Chen, Jinghua
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- 2020
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16. Interaction between electrospray using ionic liquid and simultaneous corona discharge under positive and negative polarity.
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Guo, Yuntao, Li, Shipeng, Wu, Zhiwen, Zhu, Kangwu, Han, Yuning, and Wang, Ningfei
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CORONA discharge ,IONIC liquids ,ELECTROSTATIC precipitation ,JETS (Fluid dynamics) ,LIQUID surfaces ,SPACE charge ,VOLTAGE control - Abstract
One kind of ionic liquid, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, is used to investigate the interaction between electrospray and corona discharge under positive and negative polarity. A high-speed camera, a digital camera, and an oscilloscope are applied to observe the shape of the meniscus and the jet, photograph the discharge plume, and observe the current waveform of discharge, respectively. The electrospray and discharge modes are studied under different flow rates and voltage conditions, and the experimental results show that there is only corona discharge with no jet at a low flow rate, while the intermittent jet or droplet emission is accompanied by corona discharge at a high flow rate, and no steady cone jet mode is obtained under all experimental conditions. The inevitability of corona discharge in the electrospray process of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate is analyzed from the viewpoint of electric field. Pulse discharge at low voltage depends on the oscillation of the meniscus. The frequency of pulse discharge can be changed indirectly by changing the voltage to control the oscillation of the meniscus. The influence of corona discharge and resultant space charge is not only on the electric field strength, but also on the shape, which is the reason why the liquid surface morphology is significantly different under positive and negative polarities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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17. Multifunctional Core-Shell Upconverting Nanoparticles for Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy of Liver Cancer Cells.
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Zhao, Zengxia, Han, Yuning, Lin, Chenghong, Hu, Dong, Wang, Fang, Chen, Xiaolan, Chen, Zhong, and Zheng, Nanfeng
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- 2012
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18. Transcriptional Characteristics of Xa21-mediated Defense Responses in Rice.
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Gan, Qiang, Bai, Hui, Zhao, Xianfeng, Tao, Yong, Zeng, Haipan, Han, Yuning, Song, Wenyuan, Zhu, Lihuang, and Liu, Guozhen
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XANTHOMONAS diseases ,BACTERIAL diseases of plants ,RICE diseases & pests ,PLANT clones ,CELLULAR signal transduction ,MOLECULAR genetics ,TRANSCRIPTION factors ,GENETIC transcription ,PLANT defenses ,RICE genetics - Abstract
Bacterial blight, caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), is the most destructive bacterial disease of rice. The cloned rice gene Xa21 confers resistance to a broad spectrum of Xoo races. To identify genes involved in Xa21‐mediated immunity, a whole‐genome oligonucleotide microarray of rice was used to profile the expression of rice genes between incompatible interactions and mock treatments at 0, 4, 8, 24, 72 and 120 h post inoculation (hpi) or between incompatible and compatible interactions at 4 hpi, respectively. A total of 441 differentially expressed genes, designated as XDGs (Xa21 mediated differentially expressed genes), were identified. Based on their functional annotations, the XDGs were assigned to 14 categories, including defense‐related, signaling, transcriptional regulators. Most of the defense‐related genes belonged to the pathogenesis‐related gene family, which was induced dramatically at 72 and 120 hpi. Interestingly, most signaling and transcriptional regulator genes were downregulated at 4 and 8 hpi, suggesting that negative regulation of cellular signaling may play a role in the Xa21‐mediated defense response. Comparison of expression profiles between Xa21‐ and other R gene‐mediated defense systems revealed interesting common responses. Representative XDGs with supporting evidences were also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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19. A protein chip approach for high-throughput antigen identification and characterization.
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Hu, Shaohui, Li, Yu, Liu, Guozhen, Song, Qifeng, Wang, Li, Han, Yuning, Zhang, Yang, Song, Yali, Yao, Xiying, Tao, Yong, Zeng, Haipan, Yang, Huanming, Wang, Jian, Zhu, Heng, Chen, Zhi-Nan, and Wu, Lin
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- 2007
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20. Morin attenuates cigarette smoke-induced lung inflammation through inhibition of PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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Cai, Baoning, Gan, Xiangfeng, He, Jinxi, He, Wei, Qiao, Zhixiong, Ma, Bo, and Han, Yuning
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MORIN , *LUNG injuries , *PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of tobacco , *SMOKING , *LABORATORY mice , *JAK-STAT pathway , *PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
Abstract Cigarette smoke (CS) is a major factor that leads to lung inflammation. The prevalence of CS-induced lung injury has continuously increased worldwide. Morin exists in a large member of plants and fruits that has been reported to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In the present study, we tested the mechanism and protective effects of morin on CS-induced lung inflammation in mice. The mice were exposed to CS for 2 h twice a day for 4 weeks. Morin (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg) was treated to mice through oral gavage 1 h before CS administration. 24 h after the last CS exposure, the mice were euthanized. The lung tissues were collected and the pathological changes, wet/dry ratio, MPO activity, MDA levels, and P13K/ATK/NF-κB signaling pathway expression were detected. The bronchial alveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was obtained and the levels of inflammatory cells and inflammatory cytokines were measured. The results showed that morin treatment significantly inhibited lung pathological changes, wet/dry ratio, MPO activity, and MDA level. The levels of total cells, neutrophils, macrophages, as well as the production of inflammatory cytokines in the BALF induced by CS were also suppressed by morin. Further research showed that morin dramatically suppressed the activation of P13K/ATK/NF-κB singling pathway induced by CS. This study highlights the protective effects of morin on CS-induced lung inflammation, which may, at least part, be mediated through inhibiting P13K/ATK/NF-κB signaling pathway. These finding demonstrated that morin could be a potential drug for CS-induced lung injury. Highlights • Morin inhibited the pathological changes, wet/dry ratio, MPO activity, and MDA levels of lung tissues. • Morin suppressed the levels of total cells, neutrophils, macrophages, as well as the production of inflammatory cytokines. • Morin dramatically suppressed the activation of P13K/ATK/NF-κB singling pathway induced by CS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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21. Complete nucleotide sequence and organization of the naphthalene catabolic plasmid pND6-1 from Pseudomonas sp. strain ND6
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Li, Wei, Shi, Jiandang, Wang, Xuegang, Han, Yuning, Tong, Wei, Ma, Lin, Liu, Bin, and Cai, Baoli
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PSEUDOMONAS , *NUCLEOTIDE sequence , *AMINO acids , *METABOLISM - Abstract
Pseudomonas sp. strain ND6, which was isolated from industrial wastewater in Tianjin, China, was capable of dissimilating naphthalene as sole carbon and energy sources. We identified one plasmid, pND6-1, which was associated with the metabolism of naphthalene and determined the complete nucleotide sequence of pND6-1 (101,858 bp) using a whole-genome-shotgun approach. Computational analyses indicated that the naphthalene metabolism of the strain ND6 is associated with this plasmid. This is the first report of a complete sequence of naphthalene catabolic plasmid. pND6-1 encodes 102 putative coding sequences (CDSs). Among them, 23 CDSs were predicted to be involved in naphthalene catabolism, 14 were predicted to be involved in transposition and integration, 2 encoded putative transporters, 3 were putative transcriptional regulators, and 9 were proteins necessary for plasmid replication and partitioning. Most of the naphthalene catabolic genes of pND6-1 have 99–100% identity in amino acid sequences homologous to their nearest counterparts found in plasmid pDTG1, NAH7 and in a chromosome region in Pseudomonas stutzeri AN10 except for two duplicated genes (ND013 and ND016). Results of this study indicated that globally distributed naphthalene catabolic genes are highly conserved among different bacterial species. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2004
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22. Synthesis of highly twinned ZnSe nanorods for enhancing N 2 electrochemical conversion to NH 3 .
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Qiu K, Han Y, Guo W, Wang L, Cheng J, and Luo Y
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In this work, we report an atomistic understanding of the hydrogenation behavior of a highly twinned ZnSe nanorod (T-ZnSe) with a large density of surface atomic steps and the activation of N
2 molecules adsorbed on its surface. Theoretical calculations suggest that the atomic steps are essential for the hydrogenation of T-ZnSe, which greatly enhances its catalytic activity. As a result, the T-ZnSe nanorods exhibit a significantly enhanced NH3 production rate of 13.3 μg h-1 mg-1 and faradaic efficiency of 5.83% towards the NRR compared with the pristine ZnSe nanorods. This report offers an important pathway for the development of efficient catalysts for the NRR, and a versatile anion-exchange strategy for efficiently manipulating materials' functionalities.- Published
- 2023
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23. Effect of Annealing Time on the Cyclic Characteristics of Ceramic Oxide Thin Film Thermocouples.
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Han Y, Ruan Y, Xue M, Wu Y, Shi M, Song Z, Zhou Y, and Teng J
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Oxide thin film thermocouples (TFTCs) are widely used in high-temperature environment measurements and have the advantages of good stability and high thermoelectric voltage. However, different annealing processes affect the performance of TFTCs. This paper studied the impact of different annealing times on the cyclic characteristics of ceramic oxide thin film thermocouples. ITO/In
2 O3 TFTCs were prepared on alumina ceramics by a screen printing method, and the samples were annealed at different times. The microstructure of the ITO film was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results show that when the annealing temperature is fixed, the stability of the thermocouple is worst when it is annealed for 2 h. Extending the annealing time can improve the properties of the film, increase the density, slow down oxidation, and enhance the thermal stability of the thermocouple. The thermal cycle test results show that the sample can reach five temperature rise and fall cycles, more than 50 h, and can meet the needs of stable measurement in high temperature and harsh environments.- Published
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24. Multistage-Targeted Gold/Mesoporous Silica Nanocomposite Hydrogel as In Situ Injectable Drug Release System for Chemophotothermal Synergistic Cancer Therapy.
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Zhou J, Wang M, Han Y, Lai J, and Chen J
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Injected tissue-affinity drug-laden nanocomposite hydrogels are promising materials for tumor therapy owing to both maintenance and release of drug in situ. In this study, a hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogel covalently embedded with doxorubicin loaded and triphenylphosphine (TPP) modified core-shell gold mesoporous silica nanoparticles is fabricated as a local drug-delivery system for sustained stomach cancer treatment. HA has excellent biocompatibility as the main component of the extracellular matrix and specific affinity toward the CD44-overexpressed cancer cell. TPP is a classic targeted feature of mitochondria. After in situ injection, the hydrogel patch can adhesively land at the tumor site, and it exerts further control through dissociation because of the degradation of hyaluronidase around the solid tumor, leading to the release of core-shell gold mesoporous silica nanoparticles conjugated with TPP and HA fragment. These particles can selectively attack cancer cells followed by entering into mitochondria. Additionally, the core gold nanoparticle mediates the transformation of near-infrared radiation into thermal energy, enhancing the release of chemotherapy drugs and heat-induced cellular injury. This in situ, chemophotothermal combination hydrogel is verified to have an excellent therapeutic effect on gastric tumor through in vitro and in vivo experiments, providing the potential to serve as a multistage-target drug-delivery platform for chemophotothermal synergistic cancer therapy.
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- 2020
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25. Hyperactivity of the transcription factor Nrf2 causes metabolic reprogramming in mouse esophagus.
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Fu J, Xiong Z, Huang C, Li J, Yang W, Han Y, Paiboonrungruan C, Major MB, Chen KN, Kang X, and Chen X
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- Adenosine Triphosphate genetics, Adenosine Triphosphate metabolism, Animals, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell genetics, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell metabolism, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell pathology, Cell Line, Esophageal Neoplasms genetics, Esophageal Neoplasms metabolism, Esophageal Neoplasms pathology, Esophagus pathology, Glycolysis, Human Embryonic Stem Cells metabolism, Human Embryonic Stem Cells pathology, Humans, Kelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1 genetics, Kelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1 metabolism, Mice, Mice, Knockout, NF-E2-Related Factor 2 genetics, Pyruvate Kinase genetics, Pyruvate Kinase metabolism, Cellular Reprogramming, Esophagus metabolism, NF-E2-Related Factor 2 metabolism, Transcription, Genetic
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Mutations in the genes encoding nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (NRF2), Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1), and cullin 3 (CUL3) are commonly observed in human esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and result in activation of the NRF2 signaling pathway. Moreover, hyperactivity of the transcription factor Nrf2 has been found to cause esophageal hyperproliferation and hyperkeratosis in mice. However, the underlying mechanism is unclear. In this study, we aimed to understand the molecular mechanisms of esophageal hyperproliferation in mice due to hyperactive Nrf2. Esophageal tissues were obtained from genetically modified mice that differed in the status of the Nrf2 gene and genes in the same pathway ( Nrf2
-/- , Keap1-/- , K5Cre;Pkm2fl/fl ;Keap1-/- , and WT) and analyzed for metabolomic profiles, Nrf2 ChIP-seq, and gene expression. We found that hyperactive Nrf2 causes metabolic reprogramming and up-regulation of metabolic genes in the mouse esophagus. One of the glycolysis genes encoding pyruvate kinase M2 ( Pkm2 ) was not only differentially up-regulated, but also glycosylated and oligomerized, resulting in increased ATP biosynthesis. However, constitutive knockout of Pkm2 failed to inhibit this esophageal phenotype in vivo , and this failure may have been due to compensation by Pkm1 up-regulation. Transient inhibition of NRF2 or glycolysis inhibited the growth of human ESCC cells in which NRF2 is hyperactive in vitro In summary, hyperactive Nrf2 causes metabolic reprogramming in the mouse esophagus through its transcriptional regulation of metabolic genes. Blocking glycolysis transiently inhibits cell proliferation and may therefore have therapeutically beneficial effects on NRF2high ESCC in humans., (© 2019 Fu et al.)- Published
- 2019
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26. Cytokines and chemokines in mild/asymptomatic cases infected with avian influenza A (H7N9) virus.
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Yang P, Lou X, Zheng Y, Shi W, Li Y, Dong Y, Han Y, Pang X, Liu S, and Wang Q
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- Animals, Asymptomatic Diseases, Birds, Humans, Influenza in Birds transmission, Influenza in Birds virology, Influenza, Human virology, Chemokines blood, Cytokines blood, Influenza A Virus, H7N9 Subtype physiology, Influenza, Human blood
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- 2016
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27. Multifunctional core-shell upconverting nanoparticles for imaging and photodynamic therapy of liver cancer cells.
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Zhao Z, Han Y, Lin C, Hu D, Wang F, Chen X, Chen Z, and Zheng N
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- Animals, Apoptosis drug effects, Cell Line, Tumor, Indoles chemistry, Infrared Rays, Lanthanoid Series Elements chemistry, Liver Neoplasms drug therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Metal Nanoparticles therapeutic use, Mice, Organometallic Compounds chemistry, Photochemotherapy, Photosensitizing Agents chemistry, Photosensitizing Agents pharmacology, Photosensitizing Agents therapeutic use, Silicon Dioxide chemistry, Metal Nanoparticles chemistry
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Lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) have attracted considerable attention for their application in biomedicine. Here, silica-coated NaGdF(4):Yb,Er/NaGdF(4) nanoparticles with a tetrasubstituted carboxy aluminum phthalocyanine (AlC(4)Pc) photosensitizer covalently incorporated inside the silica shells were prepared and applied in the photodynamic therapy (PDT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of cancer cells. These UCNP@SiO(2)(AlC(4)Pc) nanoparticles were uniform in size, stable against photosensitizer leaching, and highly efficient in photogenerating cytotoxic singlet oxygen under near-infrared (NIR) light. In vitro studies indicated that these nanoparticles could effectively kill cancer cells upon NIR irradiation. Moreover, the nanoparticles also demonstrated good MR contrast, both in aqueous solution and inside cells. This is the first time that NaGdF(4):Yb,Er/NaGdF(4) upconversion-nanocrystal-based multifunctional nanomaterials have been synthesized and applied in PDT. Our results show that these multifunctional nanoparticles are very promising for applications in versatile imaging diagnosis and as a therapy tool in biomedical engineering., (Copyright © 2012 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.)
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- 2012
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28. Novel autoimmune hepatitis-specific autoantigens identified using protein microarray technology.
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Song Q, Liu G, Hu S, Zhang Y, Tao Y, Han Y, Zeng H, Huang W, Li F, Chen P, Zhu J, Hu C, Zhang S, Li Y, Zhu H, and Wu L
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- Algorithms, Autoantigens chemistry, Biomarkers blood, Biomarkers chemistry, DNA, Complementary genetics, DNA, Complementary metabolism, Equipment Design, Hepatitis, Autoimmune immunology, Humans, Liver metabolism, Logistic Models, Protein Array Analysis instrumentation, Proteins genetics, Recombinant Proteins genetics, Recombinant Proteins metabolism, Reproducibility of Results, Autoantigens blood, Hepatitis, Autoimmune blood, Protein Array Analysis methods, Proteins metabolism
- Abstract
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic necroinflammatory disease of the liver with a poorly understood etiology. Detection of nonorgan-specific and liver-related autoantibodies using immunoserological approaches has been widely used for diagnosis and prognosis. However, unambiguous and accurate detection of the disease requires the identification and characterization of disease-specific autoantigens. In the present study, we have profiled the autoantigen repertoire of patients with AIH versus those with other liver diseases, identifying and validating three novel and highly specific biomarkers for AIH. In phase I, we fabricated a human protein chip of 5011 nonredundant proteins and used it to quickly identify 11 candidate autoantigens with relative small serum collection. In phase II, we fabricated an AIH-specific protein chip and obtained autoimmunogenic profiles of serum samples from 44 AIH patients, 50 healthy controls, and 184 additional patients suffering from hepatitis B, hepatitis C, systemic lupus erythematosus, primary Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, or primary biliary cirrhosis. With this two-phase approach, we identified three new antigens, RPS20, Alba-like, and dUTPase, as highly AIH-specific biomarkers, with sensitivities of 47.5% (RPS20), 45.5% (Alba-like), and 22.7% (dUTPase). These potential biomarkers were further validated with additional AIH samples in a double-blind design. Finally, we demonstrated that these new biomarkers could be readily applied to ELISA-based assays for use in clinical diagnosis/prognosis.
- Published
- 2010
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