Ni-NTA-COATED NANOWIRE MATERIALS FOR PROTEIN ENRICHMENT AND THE APPLICATION IN A MEDICAL DEVICE USED FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE DEGRADATION

QIN HU,YING QI LIU,NING LI,CHUN CHENG,SHUIGANG XU,NING WANG,WEI QIN,BEN ZHONG TANG 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2013 NANO Vol.8 No.3

A general and reliable method has been developed to functionalize either the iron oxide or the silicon nanowires (NWs) with nickel–nitriloacetic acid (Ni–NTA) complex, which was manufactured to manipulate His-tagged proteins and enzymes. The Ni–NTA-functionalized sea-urchin-shaped α-Fe2O3 NWs exhibit the superior protein purification efficiency and excellent stability in the form of dry powder. Application of this new nanotechnology in biomedical research field has been explored. A glucose degradation bio-matrix was made via the Ni–NTA-modified silicon NW-chips, which were conjugated with an enzyme essential to glycolysis. The glucose level in a simulated blood solution was found to be reduced from 14.4 mM to 9 mM after incubating the hexokinase I-functionalized silicon NW-chips for 12 h. These results suggest a possible way to build up a medical device using enzymes functionalized NW-chips for the removal of excess blood glucose.

The CCND1 G870A Gene Polymorphism and Leukemia or Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk: a Meta-analysis

Qin, Ling-Yan,Zhao, Li-Gang,Chen, Xu,Yang, Zheng,Mo, Wu-Ning Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.16

In recent years, mounting evidence has indicated that the CCND1 G870A gene polymorphism, which impacts the mitotic cell cycle, may influence leukemia or non-Hodgkin lymphoma risk. Unfortunately, the previous results were inconsistent. Therefore, a meta-analysis was performed to obtain a more precise estimation of any association. We conducted a search in PubMed, Embase and CNKI covering all published papers up to March, 2014. A total of 9 publications including 10 case-control studies met the inclusion criteria. Odds ratios (ORs) and their 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs) were applied to assess association. The pooled ORs showed significant association in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (comparison A vs G: OR= 1.114, 95%CI=1.053-1.179, p=0.000; homozygote comparison AA vs GG: OR=1.245, 95%CI=1.110-1.396, p=0.000; heterozygote comparison AG vs GG: OR=1.095, 95%CI=1.000-1.199, p=0.05; dominant model AA/GA vs GG: OR=1.137, 95%CI=1.043-1.239, p=0.003; and recessive model AA vs GA/GG: OR=1.177, 95%CI=1.066-1.301, p=0.001). However, there was no association between the CCND1 G870A polymorphism and leukemia risk. In conclusion, the CCND1 G870A polymorphism may increase risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, but not leukemia. However, more primary large scale and well-designed studies are still required to evaluate the interaction of CCND1 G870A polymorphism with leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma risk.

T-SPOT.TB for Detection of Tuberculosis Infection among Hematological Malignancy Patients and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients

Qin, Li-Li,Wang, Qin-Rong,Wang, Qian,Yao, Hong,Wen, Li-Jun,Wu, Li-Li,Ping, Na-Na,Xie, Jun-Dan,Chen, Mei-Yu,Chen, Su-Ning Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.12

The diagnosis of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is recommended in hematological malignancy patients and before hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (Guidelines for the prevention and management of infectious complications of solid organ transplantation, 2004). Compared to traditional methods such as tuberculin skin test (TST), T-SPOT.TB has been shown to be more specific. In the present study we enrolled 536 patients for whom T-SPOT.TB was performed, among which 295 patients also received the TST test. The agreement (79%) between T-SPOT.TB and TST was poor (x=0.274, P<0.001). The patients with positive T-SPOT.TB results numbered 62 (11.6%), in which only 20 (48.8%) of the 41 receiving the TST test had positive results. A majority of the patients with T-SPOT.TB positive results had some other evidence ofTB, such as TB history, clinical symptoms and an abnormal chest CT scan. Active TB was found in 9 patients, in which 2 had negative TST results. We followed up the patients and no one developed active TB. Our study suggested that the T-SPOT.TB may be more useful for screening LTBI and active TB in hematological malignancy patients and hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients than the TST test.

The CCND1 G870A Gene Polymorphism and Brain Tumor Risk: a Meta-analysis

Qin, Ling-Yan,Zhao, Li-Gang,Chen, Xu,Li, Ping,Yang, Zheng,Mo, Wu-Ning Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.8

Background: In recent years, numerous studies have been performed to investigate the CCND1 G870A gene polymorphism impact on brain tumors susceptibility. Unfortunately, the results of previous studies were inconsistent. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to derive a more precise estimation of any association. Materials and Methods: We conducted a search in PubMed, Embase and CNKI covering all published papers up to November, 2013. Odds ratios (ORs) and their 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs) were applied to assess associations. Results: A total of 6 publications including 9 case-control studies met the inclusion criteria. The pooled ORs for the total included studies showed significant association among comparison A vs G (OR= 1.246, 95%CI= 1.092-1.423, p= 0.001), homozygote comparison AA vs GG (OR= 1.566, 95%CI= 1.194-2.054, p= 0.001), heterozygote comparison AG vs GG (OR= 1.290, 95%CI= 0.934-1.782, p= 0.122), dominant model AA/GA vs GG (OR= 1.381, 95%CI= 1.048-1.821, p= 0.022) and recessive model AA vs GA/GG (OR= 1.323, 95%CI= 1.057-1.657, p= 0.015) especially in glioma. Conclusions: CCND1 G870A polymorphism may increase brain tumor risk, especially for gliomas. However, more primary large scale and well-designed studies are still required to evaluate the interaction of CCND1 G870A polymorphism with brain tumor risk.

Experimental and Numerical Researches on the Seismic Behavior of Tubular Reinforced Concrete Columns of Air-Cooling Structures

Ning-jun Du,Guo-liang Bai,Ya-zhou Xu,Chao-gang Qin 한국콘크리트학회 2017 International Journal of Concrete Structures and M Vol.11 No.3

Tubular reinforced concrete columns of air-cooling condenser structures, which undertake the most weight of air cooling equipment, are the major components to resist lateral forces under earthquake. Once collapsed, huge casualties and economic loss would be caused. Thus, four 1/8 scaled specimens were fabricated and tested through the pseudo-static testing method. Failure modes and crack patterns of the specimens under cyclic loading were observed. Then, finite element models of tubular reinforced concrete columns were established using OpenSees and were verified with the experimental results. Finally, the influence of axial compression ratio and longitudinal reinforcement on energy dissipation capacity and stiffness degradation were studied based on the validated finite element modes. It is confirmed that tubular reinforced concrete columns of air-cooling condenser structure exhibit a moderate ability of energy dissipation, and the nonlinear finite element model could reasonably simulate its seismic behavior. Furthermore, axial compression ratio and longitudinal reinforcement are main factors which affect the seismic behavior of the tubular reinforced concrete columns. The experimental results and simulation method provide an available way to design this kind of large tubular reinforced concrete columns with thin-wall.

Radiation stability and radiolysis mechanism of hydroxyurea in HNO3 solution: Alpha, beta, and gamma irradiations

Qin Yilin,Liao Wei,Lan Tu,Li Fengzhen,Li Feize,Yang Jijun,Liao Jiali,Yang Yuanyou,Liu Ning 한국원자력학회 2022 Nuclear Engineering and Technology Vol.54 No.12

Hydroxyurea (HU) is a novel salt-free reductant used potentially for the separation of U/Pu in the advanced PUREX process. In this work, the radiation stability of HU were systematically investigated in solution by examining the effects of the type of rays (a, b, and g irradiations), the absorbed dose (10 e50 kGy), and the HNO3 concentration (0e3 mol L1 ). The influence degree on HU radiolysis rates followed the order of the absorbed dose > the ray type > the HNO3 concentration, but the latter two had moderate effects on HU radiolysis products where NH4 þ and NO2 were found to be the most abundant ones, suggesting that the differences of a, b, and g rays should be considered in the study of irradiation effects. The radiolysis mechanism was explored using density functional theory (DFT) calculations, and it proposed the dominant radiolysis paths of HU, indicating that the radiolysis of HU was mainly a free radical reaction among $H, eaq e , H2O, intermediates, and the radiolytic free radical fragments of HU. The results reported here provide valuable insights into the mechanistic understanding of HU radiolysis under a, b, and g irradiations and reliable data support for the application of HU in the reprocessing of spent fuel.

Chromatic Characteristics and Anthocyanin Compositions of Cabernet Sauvignon Wines: Influence of Indigenous Saccharomyces cerevisiae Strains in Ningxia, China

Ning Liu,Yu-Yang Song,Yi Qin,Xue Gong,Yan-Lin Liu 한국식품과학회 2015 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.24 No.6

Eight Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains were used for preparation of Cabernet Sauvignon musts from Yuma vineyard in China, where the strains were isolated, to study the importance of yeast strain for optimization of Cabernet Sauvignon wine color and anthocyanin composition. Differences in chromatic characteristics between indigenous yeast strains and a commercial F15 control were not found. Twenty-one anthocyanins were detected and quantified using HPLC-MS. Concentrations of anthocyanins were significantly (p<0.05) influenced by the yeast strain used. Use of the commercial F15 yeast resulted in the highest anthocyanin concentration. Among 9 pyranoanthocyanins detected, amounts of must were influenced by the yeast strain used. The color of wine produced using the N11424 yeast was more stable because of a higher pyranoanthocyanin concentration. Use of Principal Component Analysis indicated that indigenous yeast treatments were separated from the F15 control yeast treatment based on anthocyanin components.

Original Article : The Research Regarding of Visitors` Perception of Animal Elements in Landscape Architecture

( Ning Shen ),( Jung Nam Bae ),( Li Qin Zhang ),( Yong Ji Piao ) 한국환경과학회 2013 한국환경과학회지 Vol.22 No.6

Based on the survey of East Lake Park, South Lake Park and Tian Waicun in Tai`an by questionnaire survey, on-the-spot investigation and in-depth interview, the paper analyzes the tendencies of visitors to the animal elements and animal landscape in landscape architecture from three terms: primary attributes, the cognition of animal elements and animal elements landscape preferences. We have drawn several conclusions: the landscapes of animal elements are in urgent demand by the public; The animal elements having lovely image, auspicious meaning and local characteristics are the most popular application types of animal elements landscapes; The most favorite types of animals and animal elements are: doves, cranes monkeys, pandas, butterflies, dragonflies, fold fish, dolphins, dragons and cartoon animals; The popular landscaping techniques of animal elements are the methods of combining with plants, buildings and garden ornaments.

Association Between the XRCC3 Thr241Met Polymorphism and Cervical Cancer Risk: a Meta-analysis

Qin, Ling-Yan,Chen, Xu,Li, Ping,Yang, Zheng,Mo, Wu-Ning Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.11

Background: Numerous epidemiological studies have been conducted to evaluate the association between variants of the DNA repair gene XRCC3 and cancer risk. Here we focused on one XRCC3 polymorphism and development of cervical cancer, performing a meta-analysis. Methods: The pooled association between the XRCC3 Thr241Met polymorphism and cervical cancer risk was assessed by odds ratios (ORs) and their 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs). Results: A total of 5 case-control studies met the inclusion criteria. The pooled ORs for the total included studies showed no association among homozygotes TT vs. CC: OR=1.93, 95%CI=0.68-5.49, P=0.22; dominant model TT+TC vs. CC: OR=1.37, 95%CI=0.90-2.06, P=0.14; and recessive model TT vs. TC+CC: OR=1.76, 95%CI=0.68-4.55, P=0.25, but might be a slight risk factor for cervical cancer in heterozygote contrast TT vs. CT: OR= 1.33, 95%CI=1.04-1.71, P=0.02. In subgroup analysis, significant associations were found for Asians under all genetic models. Conclusions: Our meta-analysis suggested the XRCC3 Thr241Met polymorphism might not act as a cervical cancer risk factor overall. However, in subgroup analysis, a significant association was found in Asians under all genetic models. The association should be studied with a larger, stratified population, especially for Asians.

Towards Hepatitis B Virus Cure and Immunology

( Qin Ning ) 대한간학회 2018 춘·추계 학술대회 (KASL) Vol.2018 No.1

Currently, there are two main types of antiviral drugs approved in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB): nucleos(t)ide analogue with high barrier to resistance (i.e., entecavir and tenofovir), or pegylated interferon alpha.1 Currently majority of CHB patients require long-term or lifelong treatment dur to limited treatment options, thus there is a need for strategies toward an hepatitis B virus (HBV) cure. The definition of chronic hepatitis B cure includes 1) absolute or complete cure, which is defined by elimination of cccDNA, undetectable HBV DNA in serum and liver and off-therapy HBsAg loss 2) functional (immunological) cure, which is defined by HBsAg loss or seroconversion 3) disease cure, which is defined by no risk of disease progression to cirrhosis, liver failure or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).2 However, there are some obstacles for HBV cure. On the one hand, NAs do no directly affect the viral cccDNA or have significant effect on HBsAg level. On the other hand, HBV-specific T cells are exhausted in chronic infection and HBV has evolved mechanisms to evade both innate and adaptive immune responses.3 Combinations of potent NA with immunotherapeutic approaches are highly promising and should help to circumvent these obstacles in the future. In patients on long-term NA therapy, PegIFNα can be used as a ‘switch to’ or ‘add-on’ strategy. Several cohort studies, including OSST study, Endeavor study, Anchor study, New Switch Study, SWAP study in Asia and PEGAN Study, PEGON study, HERMES study in the West, have been carried on in either treatment naïve or NA suppressed CHB patients. In most of these studes with OSST as the first report, HBeAg seroconversion and/or HBsAg reductions or loss rates increase significantly in the combination/switch group.4 Based on these studies, a roadmap to clinical cure of CHB has been proposed5 and recently we launched the COST study to validate the roadmap and OCEAN study to follow up a long term outcome of these approaches. The novel antiviral therapies aim to cure HBV can be categorized into direct-acting antivirals and immunotherapeutic agents. The direct-acting antivirals include HBV entry inhibitors, drugs targeting cccDNA, siRNA or anti-sense oligonucleotides targeting viral transcripts, nucleocapsid assembly modulators, and approaches to inhibit HBsAg release in serum.6 Several potential mechanisms for restoration of immune responses have been suggested. Among them, Toll-like receptor agonists or specific antiviral cytokine delivery are supposed to work for restoration of innate immunity; inhibitors of negative checkpoint regulators, therapeutic vaccines, or autologous transfer of engineered HBV-specific T cells are supposed to work for restoration of adaptive immunity.5,7