Impact of nanocomposite material to counter injury in physical sport in the tennis racket

Hao Jin,Bo Zhang,Xiaojing Duan Techno-Press 2023 Advances in nano research Vol.14 No.5

Sports activities, including playing tennis, are popular with many people. As this industry has become more professionalized, investors and those involved in sports are sure to pay attention to any tool that improves athletes' performance Tennis requires perfect coordination between hands, eyes, and the whole body. Consequently, to perform long-term sports, athletes must have enough muscle strength, flexibility, and endurance. Tennis rackets with new frames were manufactured because tennis players' performance depends on their rackets. These rackets are distinguished by their lighter weight. Composite rackets are available in many types, most of which are made from the latest composite materials. During physical exercise with a tennis racket, nanocomposite materials have a significant effect on reducing injuries. Materials as strong as graphite and thermoplastic can be used to produce these composites that include both fiber and filament. Polyamide is a thermoplastic typically used in composites as a matrix. In today's manufacturing process, materials are made more flexible, structurally more vital, and lighter. This paper discusses the production, testing, and structural analysis of a new polyamide/Multi-walled carbon nanotube nanocomposite. This polyamide can be a suitable substitute for other composite materials in the tennis racket frame. By compression polymerization, polyamide was synthesized. The functionalization of Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) was achieved using sulfuric acid and nitric acid, followed by ultrasonic preparation of nanocomposite materials with weight percentages of 5, 10, and 15. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) confirmed a synthesized nanocomposite structure. Nanocomposites were tested for thermal resistance using the simultaneous thermal analysis (DTA-TG) method. scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis was used to determine pores' size, structure, and surface area. An X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) analysis was used to determine their amorphous nature.

Poster Session : PS 0883 ; Lower GI Tract : Isoliquiritigenin Inhibits TNF-a-Induced HMGB1 Release and HMGB1-Dependent Infl ammation in Ht-29 Cells

( Jin Hua Chi ),( Hao Jin ),( Wen Yi Jiang ),( Sung Hee Lee ),( In Tae Hwang ),( Suck Chei Choi ),( Geom Seog Seo ) 대한내과학회 2014 대한내과학회 추계학술대회 Vol.2014 No.1

Background: High Mobility Group Box 1 protein (HMGB1) is a chromatin binding nucleus protein and has proinflammatory cytokine potential when released by damaged or necrosis cells during Inflammatory bowel dieases(IBD). This study is aimed to explore the association between ISQ and HMGB1 release in human intestinal cell. Methods: The protein expression of COX-2, fracnation of NF-κB and HMGB1, concentration of culture medium were analyzed by Western blot. Translocation of NF-κ B and HMGB1 were assessed by Fluorescence staining. Co-Immunoprecipitation assay for demonstrated acetyled HMGB1 in medium. HMGB1 and COX-2 mRNA level was analyzed by RT-PCR. Results: ISQ reduce TNF-a induced release of HMGB1 in extracellular and inhibit nucleus/cytosol translocation. ISQ also regulates NF-κB p65 translocation and inhibit the COX-2 expression which is the downstream of the NF-κB. Moreover ISQ suppressed the release of HMGB1 through reduction of the mRNA level and inhibit HMGB1 acetylation. Conclusions: In this study, all data evidence that released HMGB1 is a proinflammatory cytokine and leads to signaling cascades in inflammatory responses in human intestinal cell. These findings highlight the potential of ISQ for clinical applications in the treatment of intestinal inflammation including IBD.

GRIM-19 Expression and Function in Human Gliomas

Jin, Yong-Hao,Jung, Shin,Jin, Shu-Guang,Jung, Tae-Young,Moon, Kyung-Sub,Kim, In-Young The Korean Neurosurgical Society 2010 Journal of Korean neurosurgical society Vol.48 No.1

Objective : We determined whether the expression of GRIM-19 is correlated with pathologic types and malignant grades in gliomas, and determined the function of GRIM-19 in human gliomas. Methods : Tumor tissues were isolated and frozen at $-80^{\circ}C$ just after surgery. The tissues consisted of normal brain tissue (4), astrocytomas (2), anaplastic astrocytomas (2), oligodendrogliomas (13), anaplastic oligodendrogliomas (11), and glioblastomas (16). To profile tumor-related genes, we applied RNA differential display using a $Genefishing^{TM}$ DEG kit, and validated the tumor-related genes by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). A human glioblastoma cell line (U343MG-A) was used for the GRIM-19 functional studies. The morphologic and cytoskeletal changes were examined via light and confocal microscopy. The migratory and invasive abilities were investigated by the simple scratch technique and Matrigel assay. The antiproliferative activity was determined by thiazolyl blue Tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and FACS analysis. Results : Based on RT-PCR analysis, the expression of GRIM-19 was higher in astrocytic tumors than oligodendroglial tumors. The expression of GRIM-19 was higher in high-grade tumors than low-grade tumors or normal brain tissue; glioblastomas showed the highest expression. After transfection of GRIM-19 into U343MG-A, the morphology of the sense-transfection cells became larger and more spindly. The antisensetransfection cells became smaller and rounder compared with wild type U343MG-A. The MTT assay showed that the sense-transfection cells were more sensitive to the combination of interferon-$\beta$ and retinoic acid than U343MG-A cells or antisense-transfection cells; the antiproliferative activity was related to apoptosis. Conclusion : GRIM-19 may be one of the gene profiles which regulate cell death via apoptosis in human gliomas.

Probiotic Properties of Pediococcus acidilactici M76 with Functional Exopolysaccharides and Its Lactic Acid Fermentation of Black Raspberry Extract

Hao Jin,Young-Ran Song,Chan-Mi Lee,Seon-Hye Lee,Sang-Ho Baik 한국식품영양과학회 2021 한국식품영양과학회 학술대회발표집 Vol.2021 No.10

Pediococcus acidilactici M76 (PA-M76) showed outstanding probiotic properties with high tolerance in acidic GIT environments, broad antimicrobial activity, and high adhesion capability in the intestinal tract of Caenorhabditis elegans. PA-M76 treatment resulted in significant increases of pro-inflammatory cytokine mRNA expression in macrophages. PA-M76 produced 1.62 g/L EPS under optimal lactic acid fermentation conditions. Lactic acid fermentation of BRE by PA-M76 did not significantly affect the total anthocyanin and flavonoid content, except for a significant increase in total polyphenol content compared to non-fermented BRE (NfBRE). However, fBRE exhibited increased DPPH radical scavenging activity, linoleic acid peroxidation inhibition rate, and ABTS scavenging activity of fBRE compared to NfBRE. Among the 28 compounds identified in the GC-MS analysis, esters were present as the major groups. The total concentration of volatile compounds was higher in fBRE than that in NfBRE. However, the undesirable flavor of terpenes decreased. PA-M76 might be useful for preparing functionally enhanced fermented beverages with a higher antioxidant activity of EPS and enhanced flavors.

Investigation on the interactions of scutellarin and scutellarein with bovine serum albumin using spectroscopic and molecular docking techniques

Hao Tang,Nian-Guang Li,Zhi-Hao Shi,Yu-Ping Tang,Qian-Ping Shi,Ze-Xi Dong,Peng-Xuan Zhang,Jin-ao Duan 대한약학회 2015 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.38 No.10

The binding abilities of scutellarin (Scu) andscutellarein (Scue) with bovine serum albumin (BSA) wereinvestigated using equilibrium dialysis, high performanceliquid chromatography, fluorescence spectroscopy, competitivesite marker and molecular docking. The resultsshowed that the average protein binding ratios of Scu andScue with BSA were (79.85 ± 1.83) and (85.49 ± 1.21) %respectively. Under simulated physiological conditions, thefluorescence data indicated that Scu and Scue bound withBSA through a static mechanism. The thermodynamicparameters indicated that the interactions of Scu-BSA andScue-BSA mainly occurred by van der Waals forces andhydrogen bonds and it was easier for Scue to bind withBSA than Scu, indicating that the glucuronic acid moleculein Scu decreased the binding affinity. Site competitivemarker experiments showed that the binding sites of Scuand Scue mainly located within the sub-domain IIA ofBSA. Furthermore, molecular docking studies indicatedthat one BSA could bind three Scue, while one BSA couldcarry only two Scu. All these results clearly indicated theinteractions of Scu and Scue with BSA, which will lay thefoundation for further research to determine the pharmacologyand pharmacodynamics of Scu and Scue for treatingischemic cerebrovascular disease.

Poster Session : PS 0933 ; Lower GI Tract : Heme Oxygenase-1 Inhibition Enhances Isoliquiritigenin-Induced Apoptosis in Colon Cancer Cells Via Accumulation of Autophagy

( Hao Jin ),( Wen Yi Jiang ),( Jin Huai Chi ),( Sung Hee Lee ),( Jae Hoon Jahng ),( Young Bum Cho ),( Geom Seog Seo ) 대한내과학회 2014 대한내과학회 추계학술대회 Vol.2014 No.1

Background: A role for autophagy, a conserved cellular response to stress, has recently been demonstrated in human cancers. Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is a stress-inducible enzyme with anti-apoptotic property. In this study, we investigated the association between isoliquiritigenin (ISQ) and autophagy in HCT-116 cells. In addition, we determined whether the anti-apoptotic effects are mediated by HO-1-dependent autophagy. Methods: The protein expression of HO-1, LC3B-II, ATG5, ATG7, Benclin-1, PARP were analyzed by western blot analysis. Autophagy was assessed by acridine orange staining, immunofl uorescence (LC3 puncta). Knock-down of HO-1 expression was achieved with siRNA. Results: ISQ signifi cant induced LC3B-II, Beclin-1, ATG5, ATG7, PARP cleavage, expression compared to control values. Treatment with bafi lomycin A1 (BaF), autophagy inhibitor, significantly enhanced ISQ-induced accumulation of the autophagosomal marker LC3B-II and PARP cleavage. ISQ induce autophagy which inhibits against ISQ-induced apoptosis in HCT-116 cells. Furthermore, HO-1 knockdown by siRNA abolished the effects of anti-apoptotic and decreased LC3-II/LC3-I ratio in HCT-116 cells. The protective role of autophagy was dependent on HO-1 in HCT-116. Conclusions: Our results demonstrated that ISQ induce autophagy which is mediated by induction of HO-1 expression. ISQ-induced autophagy followed by apoptosis in HCT-116 cells.

Distributed Fusion Filter for Multi-rate Sampling Stochastic Singular Systems with Multiplicative Noises

Hao Jin,Jing Ma,Yun Li,Ming Zhao 보안공학연구지원센터 2015 International Journal of Multimedia and Ubiquitous Vol.10 No.2

The distributed fusion filtering problem is studied for multi-rate sampling stochastic singular linear systems with multiple sensors and stochastic multiplicative noises. The system is described at the highest sampling rate and different sensors may have different lower sampling rates. The white noise in measurement matrix is introduced to describe the stochastic disturbance. Firstly, based on decomposition in canonical form, the original singular system is transformed into fast and slow two subsystems. For the two reduced-order subsystems, the local filters (LFs) are given based on the “dummy” random variables. The cross-covariance matrices between any two local filtering errors are derived. Further, the distributed fusion filter weighted by matrices (FFWM) is obtained for the original singular system based on the well-known fusion algorithm in the linear minimum variance sense. Simulation example verifies the correctness and feasibility of the proposed algorithm.

Gallic acid attenuates calcium calmodulin‐dependent kinase II‐induced apoptosis in spontaneously hypertensive rats

Jin, Li,Piao, Zhe Hao,Liu, Chun Ping,Sun, Simei,Liu, Bin,Kim, Gwi Ran,Choi, Sin Young,Ryu, Yuhee,Kee, Hae Jin,Jeong, Myung Ho John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2018 JOURNAL OF CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE Vol.22 No.3

<P><B>Abstract</B></P><P>Hypertension causes cardiac hypertrophy and leads to heart failure. Apoptotic cells are common in hypertensive hearts. Ca<SUP>2+</SUP>/calmodulin‐dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) is associated with apoptosis. We recently demonstrated that gallic acid reduces nitric oxide synthase inhibition‐induced hypertension. Gallic acid is a trihydroxybenzoic acid and has been shown to have beneficial effects, such as anti‐cancer, anti‐calcification and anti‐oxidant activity. The purpose of this study was to determine whether gallic acid regulates cardiac hypertrophy and apoptosis in essential hypertension. Gallic acid significantly lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). Wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) and H&E staining revealed that gallic acid reduced cardiac enlargement in SHRs. Gallic acid treatment decreased cardiac hypertrophy marker genes, including atrial natriuretic peptide (<I>ANP</I>) and brain natriuretic peptide (<I>BNP</I>), in SHRs. The four isoforms, α, β, δ and γ, of <I>CaMKII</I> were increased in SHRs and were significantly reduced by gallic acid administration. Gallic acid reduced cleaved caspase‐3 protein as well as <I>bax</I>,<I> p53</I> and <I>p300 </I>mRNA levels in SHRs. <I>CaMKII</I> δ overexpression induced <I>bax</I> and <I>p53</I> expression, which was attenuated by gallic acid treatment in H9c2 cells. Gallic acid treatment reduced DNA fragmentation and the TUNEL positive cells induced by angiotensin II. Taken together, gallic acid could be a novel therapeutic for the treatment of hypertension through suppression of CaMKII δ‐induced apoptosis.</P>

Study on the Microstructure of Single Stage Hot Deformed Anisotropic Nd-Fe-B Magnets

Hao Tian,Ying Li,Mingyuan Zhu,Hongming Jin,Dongzhe Jin 한국자기학회 2007 한국자기학회 학술연구발표회 논문개요집 Vol.- No.-

A new chalcone derivative, 3-phenyl-1-(2,4,6-tris(methoxymethoxy)phenyl)prop-2-yn-1-one), inhibits phorbol ester-induced metastatic activity of colorectal cancer cells through upregulation of heme oxygenase-1

Jin, Hao,Kim, Hak Sung,Seo, Geom Seog,Lee, Sung Hee Elsevier 2018 european journal of pharmacology Vol.841 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Chalcone (1,3-diphenyl-2-propen-1-one) derivatives exert anti-cancer activity by targeting key molecules that can lead to carcinogenesis. We synthesized the chalcone derivative 3-phenyl-1-(2,4,6-tris(methoxymethoxy)phenyl)prop-2-yn-1-one (KB-34) and previously reported its anti-inflammatory activity in macrophages. In this study, we examined the anti-metastatic activity of KB-34 against human colorectal cancer (CRC) cells and elucidated its underlying molecular mechanisms. KB-34 treatment significantly inhibited 12-<I>O</I>-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA)-induced migration, as well as the invasion and proliferation of CRC cells (HT-29 and SW620). TPA-induced activation of NF-κB was also markedly suppressed by KB-34 in HT-29 cells. KB-34 suppressed the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) at both the mRNA and protein levels in TPA-stimulated CRC cells (HT-29 and SW620). We also demonstrated that induced heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) expression in CRC cells (HT-29 and SW620) and HO-1 is required for KB-34-mediated suppression of the expression of MMP-7 in TPA-stimulated HT-29 cells. Additionally, the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p21 was significantly induced by treatment with KB-34 in CRC cells (HT-29 and SW620). Knockdown of HO-1 prevented the induction of p21 expression by KB-34 in HT-29 cells. Furthermore, we also demonstrated that 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) together with KB-34 produced a significantly greater inhibition of growth and stimulation of apoptosis of HT-29 cells than did 5-FU alone. In conclusion, KB-34 inhibits the TPA-stimulated metastatic potential of HT-29 cells by induction of HO-1 and may be a promising anti-cancer agent in chemotherapeutic strategies for CRC.</P>