Inhibitory Effects of Syk Transfection on Lung Cancer Cell Invasion

Peng, Chuan-Liang,Zhang, Ying,Sun, Qi-Feng,Zhao, Yun-Peng,Hao, Ying-Tao,Zhao, Xiao-Gang,Cong, Bo Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.5

Objective: Spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) is closely related to tumor invasion and metastasis, and has been shown to have potential inhibitory effects in tumors. In this study, we constructed a eukaryotic expression vector for Syk and analyzed its effects on invasive ability of the A549 non-small cell lung cancer cell line in vitro. Methods: A fragment of Syk was obtained by RT-PCR from human lung cancer cells and cloned into the expression vector pLNCXSyk. After restriction endonuclease digestion, PCR and DNA sequencing confirmation, the recombinant Syk expression plasmid was transfected into A549 human lung cancer cells using lipofectamine protocols. After selection, the cells stably expressed Syk. Detection of Syk expression of the cells by RT-PCR, and invasive ability were examined. Results: The eukaryotic expression plamid pLNCXSyk was constructed and expressed stably in the A549 human lung cancer cells. The RT-PCR results showed that Syk mRNA expression was upregulated significantly (P<0.05). Lower invasion through a basal membrane were apparent after transfection (P<0.05). Conclusions: A eukaryotic expression plasmid to cause Syk expression in lung cancer cells can obviously inhibit their invasive ability in vitro.

A Review of Computational Phantoms for Quality Assurance in Radiology and Radiotherapy in the Deep-Learning Era

Peng Zhao,Gao Ning,Wu Bingzhi,Chen Zhi,Xu X. George 대한방사선방어학회 2022 방사선방어학회지 Vol.47 No.3

The exciting advancement related to the “modeling of digital human” in terms of a computa- tional phantom for radiation dose calculations has to do with the latest hype related to deep learning. The advent of deep learning or artificial intelligence (AI) technology involving convo- lutional neural networks has brought an unprecedented level of innovation to the field of organ segmentation. In addition, graphics processing units (GPUs) are utilized as boosters for both real-time Monte Carlo simulations and AI-based image segmentation applications. These ad- vancements provide the feasibility of creating three-dimensional (3D) geometric details of the human anatomy from tomographic imaging and performing Monte Carlo radiation transport simulations using increasingly fast and inexpensive computers. This review first introduces the history of three types of computational human phantoms: stylized medical internal radiation dosimetry (MIRD) phantoms, voxelized tomographic phantoms, and boundary representation (BREP) deformable phantoms. Then, the development of a person-specific phantom is demon- strated by introducing AI-based organ autosegmentation technology. Next, a new development in GPU-based Monte Carlo radiation dose calculations is introduced. Examples of applying computational phantoms and a new Monte Carlo code named ARCHER (Accelerated Radia- tion-transport Computations in Heterogeneous EnviRonments) to problems in radiation pro- tection, imaging, and radiotherapy are presented from research projects performed by students at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). Finally, this review discusses challenges and future research opportunities. We found that, owing to the latest computer hardware and AI technology, computational human body models are moving closer to real human anatomy structures for accurate radiation dose calcula- tions.

Insights into chlorantraniliprole resistance of Chilo suppressalis: Expression profiles of ATP-binding cassette transporter genes in strains ranging from low- to high-level resistance

Peng Yingchuan,Zhao Jun,Sun Yang,Wan Peng,Hu Yanyue,Luo Guanghua,Qin Wenjing,Huang Shuijin 한국응용곤충학회 2021 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.24 No.2

The ATP-binding cassette (ABC) proteins are involved in trans-cellular transport of substances at inverse con centrations. After ABC genes were discovered to be involved in multidrug resistance in humans, increased attention was paid to the role of insect ABC genes in pesticide resistance. Chilo suppressalis, the most important Lepidopteran pest in rice production, has developed resistance to the insecticide chlorantraniliprole. However, few of the ABC genes that contribute to chlorantraniliprole resistance have been studied. Here, 47 genes encoding ABC transporters were identified, including five CsABCA, seven CsABCB, ten CsABCC, two CsABCD, one CsABCE, three CsABCF, 15 CsABCG, and four CsABCH genes. The expression profiles of these transporter genes were determined in three chlorantraniliprole-resistant strains: R1, R2, and HR, with a resistance ratio of 38.8, 110.4, and 249.6, respectively. CsABCA1, -D2, and -H2 were up-regulated in all resistant strains, and the trend in the transcript levels of all 47 CsABC genes fitted a descending curve from R1 to HR. Unexpectedly, CsABCF1, -G11 and -G12 were significantly down-regulated in HR. These results provide new insights into the roles of ABC transporters in chlorantraniliprole resistance in C. suppressalis.

Realgar transforming solution suppresses angiogenesis and tumor growth by inhibiting VEGF receptor 2 signaling in vein endothelial cells

Peng Song,Yang Hai,Xin Wang,Longhe Zhao,Baoqiang Chen,Peng Cui,Qin-Jian Xie,Lan Yu,Yang Li,Zhengrong Wu,Hong Yu Li 대한약학회 2018 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.41 No.4

Realgar (As4S4), as an arsenic sulfide mineraldrug, has a good therapeutic reputation for anticancer inTraditional Chinese Medicine, and has recently beenreported to inhibit angiogenesis in tumor growth. However,considering the poor solubility and low bioavailability ofrealgar, large dose of realgar and long period of treatmentare necessary for achieving the effective blood medicineconcentration. In present study, we resolved the crucialproblem of poor solubility of realgar by using intrinsicbiotransformation in microorganism, and investigatedunderlying mechanisms of realgar transforming solution(RTS) for antiangiogenesis. Our results demonstrated thatRTS had a strong activity to inhibit HUVECs proliferation,migration, invasion, and tube formation. Moreover, RTSinhibited VEGF/bFGF-induced phosphorylation ofVEGFR2 and the downstream protein kinases includingERK, FAK, and Src. In vivo zebrafish and chickenchorioallantoic membrane model experiments showed thatRTS remarkably blocked angiogenesis. Finally, comparedwith the control, administration of 2.50 mg/kg RTSreached more than 50% inhibition against H22 tumorallografts in KM mice, but caused few toxic effects in thehost. The antiangiogenic effect was indicated by CD31immunohistochemical staining and alginate-encapsulatedtumor cell assay. In summary, our findings suggest thatRTS inhibits angiogenesis and may be a potential drugcandidate in anticancer therapy.

Anti-proliferation Effects of Interferon-gamma on Gastric Cancer Cells

Zhao, Ying-Hui,Wang, Tao,Yu, Guang-Fu,Zhuang, Dong-Ming,Zhang, Zhong,Zhang, Hong-Xin,Zhao, Da-Peng,Yu, Ai-Lian Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.9

IFN-${\gamma}$ plays an indirect anti-cancer role through the immune system but may have direct negative effects on cancer cells. It regulates the viability of gastric cancer cells, so we examined whether it affects their proliferation and how that might be brought about. We exposed AGS, HGC-27 and GES-1 gastric cancer cell lines to IFN-${\gamma}$ and found significantly reduced colony formation ability. Flow cytometry revealed no effect of IFN-${\gamma}$ on apoptosis of cell lines and no effect on cell aging as assessed by ${\beta}$-gal staining. Microarray assay revealed that IFN-${\gamma}$ changed the mRNA expression of genes related to the cell cycle and cell proliferation and migration, as well as chemokines and chemokine receptors, and immunity-related genes. Finally, flow cytometry revealed that IFN-${\gamma}$ arrested the cells in the G1/S phase. IFN-${\gamma}$ may slow proliferation of some gastric cancer cells by affecting the cell cycle to play a negative role in the development of gastric cancer.

Mechanical properties and cushioning mechanism of shear thickening fluid

Peng Zhao,Qian Chen,Xue Gao,Zhaoyong Wu 대한기계학회 2020 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.34 No.11

Shear thickening fluid (STF) is one type of dispersed system with rapidly changing rheological properties under an impulse load. The apparent viscosity of such a suspension system changes dramatically under high-speed impact, and the system can even change from suspension to quasi-solid. Once the load is removed, the STF will quickly return to its original state. In this paper, a mechanical model based on a particle-jammed model and added mass was proposed by calculating the acceleration response of the impact bar, and the local hardening phenomenon of STF in the low-speed impact test was interpreted. Then with the low-speed impact test, the rheological properties of STF in the cushioning process were recorded by a high-speed camera. Meanwhile, a comparison was made with the cushioning efficiency of AV-200, a closed-cell foam material, by using the force-displacement curve. Finally, based on the constitutive relation of STF and by using the fluid-solid coupling method in the FEM, the lowspeed impact test of STF was analyzed to obtain more comprehensive dynamic characteristics. The acceleration response obtained in the test was consistent with the theoretical results, which further verified the rationality and effectiveness of the theoretical model. Compared with AV-200, STF has a cushioning efficiency of 50 %-60 %, and its cushioning performance was superior to AV-200. Starting with the rheological cloud map of STF and the acceleration response of the impact bar by the numerical model, a comparison was made with the results of low-speed impact test, and a good agreement is observed.

On the No-Fault Insurance Movement in the United States and Its Inspiration for the Legislative Model of China’s Compulsory Traffic Insurance

ZHAO, PENG-JU(조평주),ZANG ZHEN(장전) 동아대학교 법학연구소 2023 國際去來와 法 Vol.- No.40

The popularity of automobiles has led to frequent traffic accidents, and the defects of the traditional automobile liability insurance have become increasingly apparent. The victims burden of proof in a traffic accident makes it hard for the victim to obtain relief in time. Consequently, the no-fault insurance movement began in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. American scholars hoped that in the field of automobile insurance, like workers’ insurance, third-party insurance can be replaced by first-party insurance, making the traditional automobile liability insurance get rid of the shackles of tort liability. Yet, things backfired. The no-fault movement finally went nowhere under the opposition from various forces. Not only did it fail to be widely implemented in the United States, but the goal of making victims receive timely and effective relief to reduce lawsuits was not fully realized. But it cannot be denied that the no-fault movement still has a huge impact on the field of automobile liability insurance. The current circumstance of Chinas compulsory traffic insurance is highly similar to that of the United States in the 1960s and 1970s, and the existing compulsory traffic insurance system is also inspired by no-fault insurance to a certain extent. However, owing to the lack of recognition of the difference between no-fault insurance and no-fault liability, the legislative model of China’s compulsory traffic insurance is not no-fault insurance and is significantly different from traditional automobile liability insurance, forming a unique mixed legislative system. This model directly results in the confusion of the legal system of Chinas compulsory traffic insurance. Besides, because there are many problems in the scope of victim protection and the sub-item limit of liability in Chinas compulsory traffic insurance, the revision of Chinas compulsory traffic insurance is imperative. In this regard, the author holds that by reflecting on the no-fault insurance movement in the United States, the future reforms of Chinas compulsory traffic insurance should take “compulsory” as its core and strict liability its basis to build a legal system of compulsory traffic insurance that is in line with Chinas own reality. What’s more, in order to effectively protect victims and address the problems brought about by self-driving vehicles, China’s compulsory traffic insurance should also expand its protection objects, change the accident sub-item limit to the victim general limit system, and improve the system of the victim’s direct claim right.

Microscopic Study on the Mechanism of Tool Bond Wear in Cutting Ni–Fe-Cr-Co–Cu Series Nickel-Base Superalloy

Zhao Peng Hao,Xue Han,Yi Hang Fan,Zai Zhen Lou 한국정밀공학회 2021 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Vol.22 No.4

In the process of nickel-based alloy machining, chips are easy to bond on the tool surface, which weaken the tool performance and make the tool wear. Therefore, it is very important to study the mechanism of tool bond wear in the process of nickel-based superalloy machining. In order to reflect the wear process of the tool from the perspective of micro cutting, the molecular dynamics simulation model for cutting Ni–Fe-Cr-Co–Cu nickel-based alloy with SiC tool was established. The Morse potential functions between the tool and workpiece are calculated, and the simulation results are analyzed visually. It is found that the bond wear is the main wear form of tool in the process of cutting nickel-based alloy, and the wear processes are divided into three stages: contact, adhesion and shedding. The stress and strain in the cutting area are calculated and it is found that the bond occurs when the tool-workpiece extrusion is strong. Through the calculation of radial distribution function and formation energy, it is found that Ni-Si compound is formed on the tool surface, and the newly generated Ni-Si compound reduces the tool performance compared with the silicon carbide structure. This study provides a more complete microscopic explanation of the tool wear mechanism, which is helpful to find a method to prolong tool life.

Opportunistic Routing for Bandwidth-Sensitive Traffic in Wireless Networks with Lossy Links

Peng Zhao,Xinyu Yang 한국통신학회 2016 Journal of communications and networks Vol.18 No.5

Opportunistic routing (OR) has been proposed as a vi-able approach to improve the performance of wireless multihopnetworks with lossy links. However, the exponential growth ofthe bandwidth-sensitivemobile traffic (e.g.,mobile video streamingand online gaming) poses a great challenge to the performance ofOR in term of bandwidth guarantee. To solve this problem, a novelmechanism is proposed to opportunistically forwarding data pack-ets and provide bandwidth guarantee for the bandwidth-sensitivetraffic. The proposal exploits the broadcast characteristic of wire-less transmission and reduces the negative effect of wireless lossylinks. First, the expected available bandwidth (EAB) and the ex-pected transmission cost (ETC) under OR are estimated basedon the local available bandwidth, link delivery probability, for-warding candidates, and prioritization policy. Then, the policiesfor determining and prioritizing the forwarding candidates is de-vised by considering the bandwidth and transmission cost. Finally,bandwidth-aware routing algorithm is proposed to opportunisti-cally delivery data packets; meanwhile, admission control is ap-plied to admit or reject traffic flows for bandwidth guarantee. Ex-tensive simulation results show that our proposal consistently out-performs other existing opportunistic routing schemes in providingperformance guarantee.

Aberrant Expression of HOXA5 and HOXA9 in AML

Zhao, Peng,Tan, Li,Ruan, Jian,Wei, Xiao-Ping,Zheng, Yi,Zheng, Li-Xia,Jiang, Wei-Qin,Fang, Wei-Jia Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2015 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.16 No.9

Background: Aberrant expression of HOX gene expression has been observed in cancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate the alteration of HOXA5 and HOXA9 expression and their clinical significance in acute meloid leukemia (AML). Materials and Methods: The expression of HOXA5 and HOXA9 genes of bone marrow samples from 75 newly diagnosed AML patients and 22 healthy controls for comparison were examined by Real-time quantitative PCR (RQ-PCR) assay. Statistical analysis was conducted to evaluate HOXA5 and HOXA9 expression as possible biomarkers for AML. Results: The results showed that the complete remission rate (52.6%) of the patients who highly expressed HOXA5 and HOXA9 was significantly lower than that (88.9%) in patients who lowly express the genes (P=0.015). Spearmann correlation coefficients indicated that the expression levels for HOXA5 and HOXA9 genes were highly interrelated (r=0.657, P<0.001). Meanwhile, we detected significant correlations between HOXA9 expression and age in this limited set of patients (P=0.009). Conclusions: The results suggest a prognostic impact of increased expression of HOXA5 and HOXA9 in AML patients.