Association of a miR-502-Binding Site Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in the 3'-Untranslated Region of SET8 and the TP53 Codon 72 Polymorphism with Cervical Cancer in the Chinese Population

Yang, Shao-Di,Cai, Yan-Lin,Jiang, Pei,Li, Wen,Tang, Jian-Xin Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.16

Objective: This study was conducted to identify whether polymorphic variants of set domain-containing protein 8 (SET8) and tumor protein p53 (TP53) codon 72, either independently or jointly, might be associated with increased risk for cervical cancer. Methods: We genotyped SET8 and TP53 codon 72 polymorphisms of peripheral blood DNA from 114 cervical cancer patients and 200 controls using the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and direct DNA sequencing. Results: The frequency of SET8 CC (odds ratios (OR) = 2.717, 95% CI=1.436-5.141) or TP53 GG (OR=2.168, 95% CI=1.149-4.089) genotype was associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer on comparison with the SET8 TT or TP53 CC genotypes, respectively. In additional, interaction between the SET8 and TP53 polymorphisms increased the risk of cervical cancer in a synergistic manner, with the OR being 9.913 (95% CI=2.028-48.459) for subjects carrying both SET8 CC and TP53 GG genotypes. Conclusion: These data suggest that there are significant associations between the miR-502-binding site SNP in the 3'-UTR of SET8 and the TP53 codon 72 polymorphism with cervical cancer in Chinese, and there is a gene-gene interaction.

Study on the Control and Projective Synchronization of a New Fractional-order Chaos System

Shao Ke-Yong,Chen Bai-Quan,Wang Ting-Ting,Xu Xiang,Zhang Ting-Ting,Ma Di 보안공학연구지원센터 2016 International Journal of Multimedia and Ubiquitous Vol.11 No.10

In this paper, a new fractional-order chaotic system was studied, and the basic dynamic properties of the new system were analyzed. The control of the new system in unstable equilibrium point was realized by designing the reasonable nonlinear controller. Further, we investigated the projective synchronization problem about fractional order chaotic systems with different dimensions, the appropriate controller was designed to achieve the projective synchronization of a four-dimensional drive system and a three-dimensional response system by reducing the dimension. With the numerical simulation of Matlab, the feasibility of the scheme was verified.

Surgical Treatment for Early Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Chen, Shao-Bin,Weng, Hong-Rui,Wang, Geng,Yang, Jie-Sheng,Yang, Wei-Ping,Liu, Di-Tian,Chen, Yu-Ping,Zhang, Hao Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.6

More studies are needed to clarify treatments and prognosis of early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). This retrospective study was designed to review the outcome of surgical treatment for early ESCC, evaluate the results of a left thoracotomy for selected patients with early ESCC, and identify factors affecting lymph node metastases and survival. The clinicopathological data of 228 patients with early ESCC who underwent transthoracic esophagectomy with lymphadenectomy without preoperative adjuvant treatment were reviewed. The ${\chi}^2$ test or Fisher's exact test were used to detect factors related to lymph node metastasis. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify prognostic factors. There were 152 males and 76 females with a median age of 55 years. Two hundred and eight patients underwent a left thoracotomy, and the remaining 20 patients with lymph nodes in the upper mediastinum more than 5 mm in short-axis diameter by computed tomography scan underwent a right thoracotomy. No lymph node metastasis was found in the 18 patients with carcinoma in situ, while lymph node metastases were detected in 1.6% (1/62) of patients with mucosal tumours and 18.2% (27/148) of patients with submucosal tumours. Only 7 patients showed upper mediastinal lymph node metastases in the follow-up. The 5- and 10-year overall survival rates were 81.4% and 70.1%, respectively. Only histologic grade (P<0.001) and pT category (P=0.001) significantly correlated with the presence of lymph node metastases. In multivariate analysis, only histologic grade (P=0.026) and pT category (P=0.008) were independent prognostic factors. A left thoracotomy is acceptable for selected patients with early ESCC. Histologic grade and pT category affected the presence of lymph node metastases and were independent prognostic factors for early ESCC.

Analysis the role of arabidopsis CKRC6/ASA1 in auxin and cytokinin biosynthesis

Dong-Wei Di,Lei Wu,Pan Luo,Li Zhang,Tian-Zi Zhang,Xue Sun,Shao-Dong Wei,Chen-Wei An,Guang-Qin Guo 한국식물학회 2016 Journal of Plant Biology Vol.59 No.2

The crosstalk between auxin and cytokinin (CK) is important for plant growth and development, although the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we describe the isolation and characterization of a mutant of Arabidopsis Cytokinin-induced Root Curling 6 (CKRC6), an allele of ANTHRANILATE SYNTHASE ALPHA SUBUNIT 1 (ASA1) that encodes the á-subunit of AS in tryptophan (Trp) biosynthesis. The ckrc6 mutant exhibits root gravitropic defects and insensitivity to both CK and the ethylene precursor 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylicacid (ACC) in primary root growth. These defects can be rescued by exogenous indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) or tryptophan (Trp) supplementation. Furthermore, our results suggest that the ckrc6 mutant has decreased IAA content, differential expression patterns of auxin biosynthesis genes and CK biosynthesis isopentenyl transferase (IPT) genes in comparison to wild type. Collectively, our study shows that auxin controls CK biosynthesis based on that CK sensitivity is altered in most auxin-resistant mutants and that CKs promote auxin biosynthesis but inhibit auxin transport and response. Our results also suggest that CKRC6/ASA1 may be located at an intersection of auxin, CK and ethylene metabolism and/or signaling.

The Typical Symbol and Cultural Identity of Hakka NiangTofu in the Perspective of Food Anthropology

Yang Liao,Shao-di Ho 한국식생활문화학회 2017 한국식생활문화학회학술대회논문집 Vol.2017 No.11

Dispersion of carbon nanotubes in aluminum improves radiation resistance

So, Kang Pyo,Chen, Di,Kushima, Akihiro,Li, Mingda,Kim, Sangtae,Yang, Yang,Wang, Ziqiang,Park, Jong Gil,Lee, Young Hee,Gonzalez, Rafael I.,Kiwi, Miguel,Bringa, Eduardo M.,Shao, Lin,Li, Ju unknown 2016 Nano energy Vol.22 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>We can mass-produce metal/carbon nanotube (CNT) composites that show improved radiation tolerance. The 0.5wt% Al+CNT composite showed improved tensile strength without reduction of tensile ductility before radiation, and reduced void/pore generation and radiation embrittlement at high displacements per atom (DPA). Under helium ion irradiation up to 72DPA, the 1D carbon nanostructures survive, while sp<SUP>2</SUP> bonded graphene transforms to sp<SUP>3</SUP> tetrahedral amorphous carbon. Self-ion (Al) irradiation converts CNTs to a metastable form of Al<SUB>4</SUB>C<SUB>3</SUB>, but still as slender 1D nanorods with prolific internal interfaces that catalyze recombination of radiation defects, reducing radiation hardening and porosity generation. The 1D fillers may also form percolating paths of “nano-chimneys” that outgas the accumulated helium and other fission gases, providing an essential solution to the gas accumulation problem.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Dispersion of CNTs showed improved tensile strength without reduction of ductility. </LI> <LI> CNTs in Al reduced void/pore generation and radiation embrittlement at high DPA. </LI> <LI> Under He ion irradiation, 1D CNTs survive, while sp<SUP>2</SUP> bond transform to sp<SUP>3</SUP> carbon. </LI> <LI> Formation of metastable 1D Al<SUB>4</SUB>C<SUB>3</SUB> from CNTs still recombine radiation defects. </LI> <LI> This nanocomposite can help improve bulk properties for nuclear applications. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Numerical analysis and fluid-solid coupling model test of filling-type fracture water inrush and mud gush

Li, Li-Ping,Chen, Di-Yang,Li, Shu-Cai,Shi, Shao-Shuai,Zhang, Ming-Guang,Liu, Hong-Liang Techno-Press 2017 Geomechanics & engineering Vol.13 No.6

The geological conditions surrounding the Jijiapo Tunnel of the Three Gorges Fanba Highway project in Hubei Province are very complex. In this paper, a 3-D physical model was carried out to study the evolution process of filling-type fracture water inrush and mud gush based on the conditions of the section located between 16.040 km and 16.042 km of the Jijiapo Tunnel. The 3-D physical model was conducted to clarify the effect of the self-weight of the groundwater level and tunnel excavation during water inrush and mud gush. The results of the displacement, stress and seepage pressure of fracture and surrounding rock in the physical model were analyzed. In the physical model the results of the model test show that the rock displacement suddenly jumped after sustainable growth, rock stress and rock seepage suddenly decreased after continuous growth before water inrushing. Once water inrush occured, internal displacement of filler increased successively from bottom up, stress and seepage pressure of filler droped successively from bottom up, which presented as water inrush and mud gush of filling-type fracture was a evolving process from bottom up. The numerical study was compared with the model test to demonstrate the effectiveness and accuracy of the results of the model test.

Removal of U(VI) from aqueous solution using carboxymethyl cellulose-modified Ca-rectorite hybrid composites

Xinghao Liu,Shuheng Hu,Di Xu,Dadong Shao 한국화학공학회 2020 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.37 No.5

Uranium (VI), as a toxic contaminant, is a potential detriment to human health and environmental safety. In this experiment, carboxymethyl cellulose/Ca-rectorite composite material (Ca-REC/CMC) was prepared by crosslinking reaction to remove U(VI) from the liquid. The crystal structure was detected by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and surface structure and morphology of the materials were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The surface functional groups of prepared materials were detected by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The adsorption capacity of Ca-REC/CMC improved obviously after being modified by CMC. The adsorption capacity of Ca-REC/CMC was closely related to ionic strength and pH. According to thermodynamic parameter calculation, the adsorption process was endothermic and spontaneous. Adsorption isotherms could be depicted perfectly by the Langmuir model. Ca-REC/CMC maintained stability and regeneration after recycling six times. The adsorption mechanism, including electrostatic interactions and ionic interaction, was investigated by the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Ca-REC/CMC is considered as remarkable potential material for removing U(VI) from the water environment.

Expression of hPOT1 in HeLa Cells and the Probability of Gene Variation of hpot1 Exon14 in Endometrial Cancer are Much Higher than in Other Cancers

Liu, Fei,Pu, Xiao-Yun,Huang, Shao-Guang,Xiang, Gui-Ming,Jiang, Dong-Neng,Hou, Gou,Huang, Di-Nan Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.11

To investigate the expression of hPOT1 in the HeLa cell line and screen point mutations of hpot1 in different tumor tissues a two step osmotic method was used to extract nuclear proteins. EMSA was performed to determine the expression of hPOT1 in the HeLa cell line. PCR was also employed to amplify the exon14 sequence of the hpot1 gene in various of cancer tissues. A SV gel and PCR clean-up system was performed to enrich PCR products. DNAStar was used to analyse the exon14 sequence of the hpot1 gene. hPOT1 was expressed in the HeLa cell line and the signal was gradually enhanced as the amount of extracted nuclear proteins increased. The DNA fragment of exon14 of hpot1 was successfully amplified in the HeLa cell line and all cancer tissues, point mutations being observed in 2 out of 3 cases of endometrial cancer (66.7%) despite the hpot1 sequence being highly conserved. However, the sequence of hpot1 exon14 do not demonstrate point mutations in most cancer tissues. Since hPOT1 was expressed in HeLa cell and the probability of gene point variants was obviously higher in endometrial cancer than other cancers, it may be involved in the pathogenesis of gynecological cancers, especially in cervix and endometrium.

Stable pH sensitivity of LaAlO3/SrTiO3 interfacial electronic gas

Dong Yan,Zhang Lunyong,Li Chen,Liu Yanli,Shao Pengfei,Lei Jianming,Wang Rui,Wu Di,Chen Dunjun,Zhang Rong,Zheng Youdou 한국물리학회 2022 Current Applied Physics Vol.34 No.-

Probing pH value is essential for many applications. The request of developing stable and highly sensitive pH sensor with small size are increased recently, this is a challenge to the traditional glass pH sensors. This work investigated the pH sensing performance of the novel two-dimensional electronic gas (2DEG) at the LaAlO3/ SrTiO3 heterostructure interface discovered recently. The experimental results demonstrated that the devices host excellent sensing ability to the pH value of aqueous solutions. Quite stable output current is realized for a given pH value, and the output current is linearly dependent on pH value as required by sensor applications. This work would prompt the application research of LaAlO3/SrTiO3 heterostructure and design of new generation of advanced pH sensors.