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MORE FLORET1 controls anther development by negatively regulating key tapetal genes in both diploid and tetraploid rice. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2024:kiae145. [PMID: 38507615 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiae145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Polyploid hybrid rice (Oryza sativa) has great potential for increasing yields. However, hybrid rice depends on male fertility and its regulation, which is less well studied in polyploid rice than in diploid rice. We previously identified a MYB transcription factor, MORE FLORET1 (MOF1), whose mutation causes male sterility in neo-tetraploid rice. MOF1 expression in anthers peaks at anther Stage 7 (S7) and progressively decreases to low levels at S10. However, it remains unclear how the dynamics of MOF1 expression contribute to male fertility. Here, we carefully examined anther development in both diploid and tetraploid mof1 rice mutants, as well as lines ectopically expressing MOF1 in a temporal manner. MOF1 mutations caused delayed degeneration of the tapetum and middle layer of anthers and aberrant pollen wall organization. Ectopic MOF1 expression at later stages of anther development led to retarded cytoplasmic reorganization of tapetal cells. In both cases, pollen grains were aborted and seed production was abolished, indicating that precise control of MOF1 expression is essential for male reproduction. We demonstrated that five key tapetal genes, CYP703A3 (CYTOCHROME P450 HYDROXYLASE 703A3), OsABCG26 (Oryza sativa ATP BINDING CASSETTE G26), PTC1 (PERSISTENT TAPETAL CELL1), PKS2 (POLYKETIDE SYNTHASE 2), and OsABCG15 (Oryza sativa ATP BINDING CASSETTE G15), exhibit expression patterns opposite to those of MOF1 and are negatively regulated by MOF1. Moreover, DNA affinity purification sequencing (DAP-seq), luciferase activity assays, and electrophoretic mobility shift assays indicated that MOF1 binds directly to the PKS2 promoter for transcriptional repression. Our results provide a mechanistic basis for the regulation of male reproduction by MOF1 in both diploid and tetraploid rice. This study will facilitate the development of polyploid male sterile lines, which are useful for breeding of polyploid hybrid rice.
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All-in-one porous membrane enables full protection in guided bone regeneration. Nat Commun 2024; 15:119. [PMID: 38168072 PMCID: PMC10762214 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43476-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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The sophisticated hierarchical structure that precisely combines contradictory mechanical and biological characteristics is ideal for biomaterials, but it is challenging to achieve. Herein, we engineer a spatiotemporally hierarchical guided bone regeneration (GBR) membrane by rational bilayer integration of densely porous N-halamine functionalized bacterial cellulose nanonetwork facing the gingiva and loosely porous chitosan-hydroxyapatite composite micronetwork facing the alveolar bone. Our GBR membrane asymmetrically combine stiffness and flexibility, ingrowth barrier and ingrowth guiding, as well as anti-bacteria and cell-activation. The dense layer has a mechanically matched space maintenance capacity toward gingiva, continuously blocks fibroblasts, and prevents bacterial invasion with multiple mechanisms including release-killing, contact-killing, anti-adhesion, and nanopore-blocking; the loose layer is ultra-soft to conformally cover bone surfaces and defect cavity edges, enables ingrowth of osteogenesis-associated cells, and creates a favorable osteogenic microenvironment. As a result, our all-in-one porous membrane possesses full protective abilities in GBR.
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[The efficacy analysis of neurosurgical robot-assisted DBS in the treatment of elderly Parkinson's disease]. ZHONGHUA YI XUE ZA ZHI 2023; 103:3816-3821. [PMID: 38123222 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20231006-00642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the surgical efficacy of neurosurgery robot deep brain stimulation(DBS) in the treatment of elderly Parkinson's disease(PD). Methods: The clinical data of elderly patients (≥75 years) with PD who underwent neurosurgical robot-assisted DBS surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery of the General Hospital of Northern Theater Command from September 2016 to September 2022 were collected retrospectively. Operation time, electrode implantation duration, postoperative pneumocephalus volume, electrode implantation accuracy, the Tao's DBS surgery scale, perioperative complications were analyzed.The unified Parkinson's disease rating scales (UPDRS), UPDRS-Ⅲ, tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, axial, Barthel Activities of Daily Living (ADL-Barthel), Levodopa Equivalent Daily Dose (LEDD), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) and Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) scores and mortality were assessed respectively before operation, 6, 12 and 24 months after operation and last follow-up. Results: A total of 25 elderly patients were enrolled, including 14 males and 11 females, aged(78.3±3.2) years. Nine patients had underlying diseases. Nine patients (36%) underwent bilateral Globus Pallidus pars Interna deep brain stimulation (GPi-DBS) and 16 patients (64%) underwent bilateral subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS).The operation time was (1.56±0.19) hours, the electrode implantation duration was (1.01±0.19) hours, the pneumocephalus volume was 9.8(4.7, 23.3) cm3, and the electrode implantation accuracy was (0.84±0.24) mm, the Tao's DBS surgery scale was (80.2±6.2).The follow-up time [M(Q1, Q3)] was 57.3(27.9, 75.7) months. No serious complications such as intracranial hemorrhage, infection or poor wound healing occurred during the perioperative period. The improvement rate of UPDRS, UPDRS-Ⅲ, rigidity, bradykinesia, and LEDD at 6 months after surgery was significantly higher than that at 24 months after surgery and at the last follow-up (all P<0.05); the improvement rate of axial symptoms, ADL-Barthel score, and MoCA score at 6 months after surgery was significantly higher than that at the last follow-up (P<0.05). HAMD and HAMA scores showed no significant improvement during follow-up after surgery (both P>0.05). At the last follow-up, 12 patients died, with death time of (35.1±20.2) months after operation, and the death age of [M(Q1, Q3)] 80(79, 83)years. Conclusions: Robot-assisted DBS surgery for elderly patients with PD is accurate and safe, and the postoperative symptoms are significantly improved, and they can benefit from neuromodulation for long term, and the risks are controllable.
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[Effect analysis of treating intracranial wide-neck bifurcation aneurysms through Woven EndoBridge]. ZHONGHUA WAI KE ZA ZHI [CHINESE JOURNAL OF SURGERY] 2022; 60:831-837. [PMID: 36058709 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112139-20220531-00246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objective: To explore the clinical effect of Woven EndoBridge (WEB) in the treatment of wide-neck bifurcation aneurysms. Methods: The clinical and imaging data of 11 patients with intracranial wide-neck bifurcation aneurysms treated by WEB alone at Department of Neurosurgery of the Northern Theater General Hospital from September 2017 to May 2018, were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were 7 males and 4 females, aged (54±11) years (ranged from 31 to 66 years). The aneurysms of 5 patients were located in the anterior communicating artery, 3 in the top of the basilar artery, and 3 in the bifurcation of the middle cerebral artery. The intraoperative and postoperative conditions of the patients were recorded, and the degree of aneurysm embolization was evaluated by WEB embolization aneurysm occlusion scale (WOS). Results: The intraoperative WEB release of all the 11 patients was good, with 3 cases of WOS grade A, 1 of grade B and 7 of grade C, with no intraoperative acute complications occurring. The imaging follow-up was not carried out in 1 patient due to economic reason, and the clinical follow-up was good until 3 years after the operation; 10 patients were followed up by imaging for 6 months to 3 years, and no postoperative complications occurred in the target treatment area. Among the 2 patients with WOS grade A and 1 patient with grade B during operation, according to the postoperative follow-up, all were WOS grade A; among the 7 patients with WOS grade C during operation, 4 were still of grade C and 3 were of grade D according to the follow-up. Among the 3 patients with WOS grade D, 1 patient received secondary embolization due to poor recurrence morphology, unstable hemodynamics and high possibility of rupture of aneurysm, stent assisted coil embolization was adopted, with good immediate effect; the other 2 cases had recurrent aneurysms, but the aneurysms had good morphology and stable hemodynamics, therefore, clinical follow-up was continued and no secondary surgery was performed. No complications occurred in all these 11 patients. Conclusions: The operation of treating unruptured intracranial wide-neck bifurcation aneurysms with WEB device alone is simple, and there is no need for anticoagulation and antiplatelet treatment before and after the operation, the clinical effect is being good. WEB device provides a new treatment option for intracranial wide-neck bifurcation aneurysms.
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[Analysis of the effect of stent-assisted embolization for low-grade subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by V4 segment dissecting aneurysm of vertebral artery]. ZHONGHUA WAI KE ZA ZHI [CHINESE JOURNAL OF SURGERY] 2021; 59:691-696. [PMID: 34192863 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112139-20200914-00704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of different stents assisted embolization in the treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH) caused by V4 dissecting aneurysm of vertebral artery. Methods: The clinical data of 39 patients with spontaneous SAH V4 dissecting aneurysm treated at the Department of Neurosurgery, the Northern Theater General Hospital from January 2016 to June 2019 were analyzed retrospectively.There were 21 males and 18 females, aged (48±17) years(range:35 to 68 years).There were 24 cases of HUNT-HESS grade Ⅰ and 15 cases of grade Ⅱ.Among them, 20 cases were treated with single stent-assisted embolization, 9 cases with multi-stent-assisted embolization, 9 cases with semi-dense mesh-assisted embolization, and 1 case with dense-mesh stent-assisted embolization.The perioperative and postoperative complications, postoperative recurrence were collected. Results: Intraoperative complications included 2 cases of aneurysm rupture and 2 cases of acute thrombosis.All aneurysms were densely packed according to the angiography performed immediately after operation.Postoperative complications included 3 cases of long-term responsible vascular ischemia(modified Rankin score<2). The patients were followed up for 15.1 months(range: 12 to 29 months). At the last follow-up, aneurysms recurrence occured in 10 cases, the recurrence rate was 25.6%(10/39). There were 6 cases of recurrence and 2 cases of complications in 20 cases with single stent-assisted embolization, 3 cases of recurrence and 4 cases of complications in 9 cases with multi-stent-assisted embolization, 1 case of recurrence and 1 case of complications in 9 cases with semi-dense mesh stent. Conclusion: Endovascular treatment is feasible for patients with vertebral artery dissecting aneurysm, and the appropriate surgical method should be selected according to the vascular structure and the location of the aneurysm.
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Long-lasting renewable antibacterial porous polymeric coatings enable titanium biomaterials to prevent and treat peri-implant infection. Nat Commun 2021; 12:3303. [PMID: 34083518 PMCID: PMC8175680 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-23069-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Peri-implant infection is one of the biggest threats to the success of dental implant. Existing coatings on titanium surfaces exhibit rapid decrease in antibacterial efficacy, which is difficult to promisingly prevent peri-implant infection. Herein, we report an N-halamine polymeric coating on titanium surface that simultaneously has long-lasting renewable antibacterial efficacy with good stability and biocompatibility. Our coating is powerfully biocidal against both main pathogenic bacteria of peri-implant infection and complex bacteria from peri-implantitis patients. More importantly, its antibacterial efficacy can persist for a long term (e.g., 12~16 weeks) in vitro, in animal model, and even in human oral cavity, which generally covers the whole formation process of osseointegrated interface. Furthermore, after consumption, it can regain its antibacterial ability by facile rechlorination, highlighting a valuable concept of renewable antibacterial coating in dental implant. These findings indicate an appealing application prospect for prevention and treatment of peri-implant infection.
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[A case of a giant intestinal cyst in the stomach wall misdiagnosed as a left adrenal cyst]. ZHONGHUA WEI CHANG WAI KE ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2020; 23:1006-1007. [PMID: 33053999 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn.441530-20190903-00338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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A simple, cost-effective and selective analysis of glucose via electrochemical impedance sensing based on copper and nitrogen co-doped carbon quantum dots. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj01754j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Cu,N co-doped CQDs were prepared and employed as electrode modification materials for improving the efficiency of electron transfer. The Cu and N co-doped CQDs exhibited high electrocatalytic activity for glucose sensing in alkaline medium.
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Efficient asymmetric hydrolysis of styrene oxide by Mung bean epoxide hydrolases in a supercritical CO2/buffer biphasic system. J CO2 UTIL 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2018.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Pathologic changes and dysfunctions of astrocytes in the complex rat AD model of ovariectomy combined with D-galactose injection. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 115:692-8. [PMID: 25428537 DOI: 10.4149/bll_2014_134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study pathogenesis of astrocytes in the SD model. METHOD The male adult SD rats were divided into 3 groups at random with 10 for each group to study pathologic changes and dysfunctions of astrocytes in the model with 3 weeks and 6 weeks of observation time. RESULTS Compared with the control group and the 3w O+D group, the incubation period for the rats of the 6w O+D group to reach the platform is significantly prolonged in the water maze behavioral experiment; the times of passing through the platform and the duration for staying in the target quadrant are significantly decreased but there is no statistical difference between the control group and the 3w O+D group; compared with rats of the control group and the 3w O+D group, the rats of the 6w O+D group show signs of significant density decrease and AChE activity decrease of cholinergic fiber terminals in the hippocampal region, but there is no statistical difference between the control group and the 3w O+D group; compared with control group, the GFAP level of in the hippocampal region of the rats of the 3w O+D group and the 6 w O+D group significantly increases but there is no statistical difference between the two groups; the hippocampi and some areas of the cerebral cortices of the rats of the 6w O+D group show signs of HRP leakage in the peripheral region of blood vessels. However, HRP reaction products of the control group are distributed within the blood vessels and show no signs of significant leakage. CONCLUSION OVX combined with injection of D-gal can serve as a good animal model simulating AD disease. Astrocytes play an important role in occurrence and progression of pathological changes of the model (Tab. 6, Fig. 6, Ref. 30).
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Odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract associated with a mandibular second molar having a rare distolingual root: a case report. Head Face Med 2015; 11:13. [PMID: 25885921 PMCID: PMC4414428 DOI: 10.1186/s13005-015-0072-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2014] [Accepted: 04/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction Odontogenic cutaneous sinus tracts are often misdiagnosed as lesions of non-odontogenic origin, leading to the treatment of patients with unnecessary and ineffective therapies. Sinus tracts of endodontic origin usually respond well to endodontic therapy. However, root canal treatment of mandibular molars with aberrant canal anatomy can be diagnostically and technically challenging. Herein we present a patient with a cutaneous odontogenic sinus tract in the right submandibular area. Case report A 23-year-old Chinese female patient presented with a cutaneous odontogenic sinus tract that was initially misdiagnosed as a sebaceous cyst. The patient had undergone surgical excision and traditional Chinese medical therapy before endodontic consultation. With the aid of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), it was confirmed that the causative factor of the cutaneous odontogenic sinus tract was chronic periapical periodontitis of the right mandibular second molar, which had a rare and curved distolingual root. The resolution of the sinus tract and apical healing was accomplished following nonsurgical root canal treatment. Conclusion A dental aetiology must be included in the differential diagnosis of cutaneous sinus tracts in the neck and face. Elimination of odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract infection by endodontic therapy results in resolution of the sinus tract without surgical excision or systemic antibiotic therapy. This case report also indicates that CBCT imaging is useful for identifying the tooth involved, ascertaining the extent of surrounding bone destruction and accurately managing the aberrant canal morphology.
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Effects of acid etching and adhesive treatments on host-derived cysteine cathepsin activity in dentin. THE JOURNAL OF ADHESIVE DENTISTRY 2015; 16:415-20. [PMID: 25202748 DOI: 10.3290/j.jad.a32696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE To analyze the effects of different processes during bonding on endogenous cysteine cathepsin activity in dentin. MATERIALS AND METHODS Dentin powder, prepared from extracted human third molars, was divided into 10 groups. Two lots of dentin powder were used to detect the effects of the procedure of protein extraction on endogenous cathepsin activity. The others were used to study effects of different acid-etching or adhesive treatments on enzyme activity. Concentrations of 37% phosphoric acid or 10% phosphoric acid, two etch-and-rinse adhesive systems, and two self-etching adhesive systems were used as dentin powder treatments. The untreated mineralized dentin powder was set as the control. After treatment, the proteins of each group were extracted. The total cathepsin activity in the extracts of each group was monitored with a fluorescence reader. RESULTS In the control group, there were no significant differences in cathepsin activity between the protein extract before EDTA treatment and the protein extract after EDTA treatment (p > 0.05). The cathepsin activities of the three different extracts in the 37% phosphoric acid-treated group were different from each other (p < 0.05). The two acid-etching groups and two etch-and-rinse groups showed significant enzyme activity reduction vs the control group (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences between those four groups (p > 0.05). Treating the dentin powder with any of the two self-etching adhesives resulted in an increase in cathepsin activity (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The activity of cysteine cathepsins can be detected in dentin powder. Treatment with EDTA during protein extraction exerted an influence on cathepsin activity. Acid etching or etch-and-rinse adhesive systems may reduce the activity of endogenous cathepsins in dentin. Self-etching adhesive systems may increase the enzyme activity.
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Quantitative assessment of the effects of the EPHX1 Tyr113His polymorphism on lung and breast cancer. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH 2014; 13:7437-46. [PMID: 25222243 DOI: 10.4238/2014.september.12.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The association between the microsomal epoxide hydrolase 1 gene (EPHX1) Tyr113His polymorphism and lung cancer and breast cancer risk has been reported in many recent studies, but there is no consensus among the results. Thus, we examined the association between the EPHX1 Tyr113His polymorphism and lung cancer through a meta-analysis. A comprehensive literature search was performed using the Pubmed and Embase databases. Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were used to assess the strength of associations. Our meta-analysis suggested that the Tyr113His polymorphism was associated with lung cancer risk in Asians under 3 genetic models, including a C vs T, CC vs TT, and recessive model. However, the risk was decreased in Caucasians under the genetic models, including a C vs T, CC vs TT, or CT vs TT, dominant, and recessive model. In contrast, there was no association with breast cancer risk for any of the genetic models. Our meta-analysis suggested that the EPHX1 Tyr113His polymorphism may be a risk factor for lung cancer in Asians, whereas it may be a decreased risk factor among Caucasians. However, this polymorphism was not found to be associated with breast cancer.
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Control efficacy of an endophytic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain BZ6-1 against peanut bacterial Wilt, Ralstonia solanacearum. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:465435. [PMID: 24527448 PMCID: PMC3912762 DOI: 10.1155/2014/465435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2013] [Revised: 10/06/2013] [Accepted: 10/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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We aimed to isolate and identify endophytic bacteria that might have efficacy against peanut bacterial wilt (BW) caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. Thirty-seven endophytic strains were isolated from healthy peanut plants in R. solanacearum-infested fields and eight showed antagonistic effects against R. solanacearum. Strain BZ6-1 with the highest antimicrobial activity was identified as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens based on morphology, biochemistry, and 16S rRNA analysis. Culture conditions of BZ6-1 were optimized using orthogonal test method and inhibitory zone diameter in dual culture plate assay reached 34.2 mm. Furthermore, main antimicrobial substances of surfactin and fengycin A homologues produced by BZ6-1 were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry. Finally, pot experiments were adopted to test the control efficiency of BZ6-1 against peanut BW. Disease incidence decreased significantly from 84.5% in the control to 12.1% with addition of 15 mL (10(8) cfu mL(-1)) culture broth for each seedling, suggesting the feasibility of strain BZ6-1 in the biological control of peanut plants BW.
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Fabrication, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility of reduced graphene oxide-reinforced nanofiber mats. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra03987d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Graphene-based nanofibers with superior electrical and mechanical properties have been developed for application in tissue engineering.
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[Effect of different molarity cathepsins specific inhibitor E-64 on dentin-resin bonding durability]. ZHONGHUA KOU QIANG YI XUE ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA KOUQIANG YIXUE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY 2013; 48:368-371. [PMID: 24120008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate, in vitro, the effect of cathepsins specific inhibitor N-(trans-epoxysuccinyl)-L-leucine 4-guanidinobutylamide(E-64) on dental endogenous cathepsins and to find its most effective molarity to elevate dentin-resin bonding durability. METHODS Fifty recently extracted human third molars were divided into five groups according to random number table, and treated with different molarity of E-64 as follow: 0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 and 20.0 µmol/L. The group 0 µmol/L was control group. Then 20 specimens of dentin-resin composite were fabricated in each group. Half of the specimens were tested after 24 h water storage(37 °C) and the other half were tested after 90 days water storage(37 °C) followed by 3000 cycles'thermocyling(5-55 °C) as aging treatment. Fractured specimens were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM). RESULTS After 24 h water storage, no significant differences were found in micro-tensile bond strength(µTBS) of samples between different groups (P > 0.05). However, after ageing treatment, µTBS of the samples in group 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 and 20.0 µmol/L [(18.7 ± 2.7), (20.8 ± 3.4), (18.3 ± 2.8) and (19.1 ± 2.7) MPa] were significantly higher than that in group 0 µmol/L [(15.1 ± 3.0) MPa] (P < 0.05). Only in the group 5.0 µmol/L no significant difference was found between the original and the decreased value of µTBS(P > 0.05), while the µTBS in other groups decreased significantly after aging treatment(P < 0.05). Failure types were almost adhesive and mixed types. Collagens in hybrid layer were less degraded in the groups using E-64 after aging treatment than control group. CONCLUSIONS E-64 was effective on inhibiting cathepsins activity in dentin, and induced less collagens degradation in smear layer for better dentin-resin bond durability.
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Optimizing mixed culture of two acidophiles to improve copper recovery from printed circuit boards (PCBs). JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2013; 250-251:238-45. [PMID: 23454463 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2013.01.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2012] [Revised: 01/17/2013] [Accepted: 01/22/2013] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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In the previous research, the effects of different addition time and amount of printed circuit boards (PCBs) on cells growth and metals recovery in separated and mixed culture of Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans and Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans were investigated. This paper aimed to optimize mixed culture of both acidophiles for maximizing PCBs addition amounts and copper leaching percentage simultaneously. Initially, influences of inoculums ratio between two acidophiles on their cells growth were studied. Then, initial medium pH and concentrations of FeSO4 · 7H2O and elemental sulfur (S(0)) were optimized by response surface methodology (RSM) to improve copper recovery. Finally, multiple-point PCBs addition was tested to determine maximal amounts. Results showed that with initial inoculums ratio (Af:At) 1:2, pH 1.56, FeSO4 · 7H2O and S(0) at 16.88 and 5.44 g/L, and PCBs addition 28.8 g/L, copper recovery reached 92.6% after 240 h cultivation. It was indicated that copper could be efficiently leached out from increased PCBs addition amount and FeSO4 · 7H2O was remarkably reduced from 22.1 to 16.88 g/L.
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[Effects of cleaners on the color stability of prosthesis silicone rubbers]. ZHONGHUA KOU QIANG YI XUE ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA KOUQIANG YIXUE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY 2011; 46:300-303. [PMID: 21733385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of different cleaners on the color stability of two silicone rubbers used for maxillofacial prosthesis, and to provide recommendations for clinical use. METHODS Thirty skin-color columniform specimens (12 mm diameter, 10 mm height) of two silicone rubber (A:A-2000; Z:ZY-1) were prepared, randomly divided into 6 groups according to the table of random number, and cleaned with the following solutions: isopropyl alcohol (I), three kinds of denture cleaners (P: Polident, S: Steradent, C: Cleansoft) and distilled water (D), simulating the total immersion time of 1 year (1, 15, 10, 3 and 10 min each time respectively). Control group was kept in dark place without treatment. The L(*), a(*), b(*) value were tested before and after immersion. Then color difference value was calculated. RESULTS Color differences were different among groups. Color difference in group I (A: 2.15, Z: 2.00) were significantly greater than that in any other group. There were no significant differences between groups using denture cleaner P (A: 0.36, Z: 0.36), C (A: 0.42, Z: 0.37) and S (A: 0.33, Z: 0.38), and group D (A: 0.22, Z: 0.23). CONCLUSIONS Isopropyl alcohol causes the most severe fading, and denture cleaners and distilled water cause obscure fading.
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Novel strategies of bioleaching metals from printed circuit boards (PCBs) in mixed cultivation of two acidophiles. Enzyme Microb Technol 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2010.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Optimization of sodium dedecyl sulfate (SDS) addition coupled with adenosine triphosphate (ATP) regeneration for glutathione overproduction in high density cultivation of Candida utilis. Enzyme Microb Technol 2010; 46:526-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2010.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2009] [Revised: 01/31/2010] [Accepted: 02/10/2010] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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[Effect of concentration of chlorhexidine on bonding durability of dentine and resin]. ZHONGHUA KOU QIANG YI XUE ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA KOUQIANG YIXUE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY 2010; 45:94-97. [PMID: 20368003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of concentration of chlorhexidine on bonding durability of dentine and resin. METHODS Forty extracted third molars were randomly allocated into five groups, which include one control group and four test groups. Teeth dentin surfaces in each group were treated with one of the following solution, 1.5 microl water (control), 0.02%, 0.2%, 2% and 20% chlorhexidine. Single Bond 2 adhesive was applied to the dentin surface according to manufacturer's recommendations. Then 5 mm thickness of composite (Z250) was built up on the dentin of each molar. The teeth were sectioned into microtensile samples and subdivided into two subgroups, 16 samples each. Samples in subgroup II and I were tested after being stored in distilled water for 24 h and 6 month respectively. Each fractured sample was examined with SEM. RESULTS No significant differences of 24 h bonding strength were found among the five groups. There were significant difference in bonding strength between 0.2%, 2% chlorhexidine groups [(24.68 ± 5.26) and (23.19 ± 5.26) MPa] and the control group [(19.10 ± 4.67) MPa] after 6 month (P = 0.007,0.045), and significant differences were also found between 0.2%, 2% and 0.02% chlorhexidine group [(19.01 ± 6.87) MPa, P = 0.006, 0.041). Most of the fractured modes were mixed or interface failures after 24 h of water storage, and the mixed failure increased after six month of water storage. In the 0.2%, 2% and 20% chlorhexidine treated group, most of the failure was found at the top of hybrid layer, while in the 0.02% group, it was found in the base part of hybrid layer. CONCLUSIONS Chlorhexidine could increase the bonding durability of resin and dentine. Higher than 0.2%, concentration of chlorhexidine couldn't improve bonding durability.
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A new strategy to enhance glutathione production by multiple H2O2 induced oxidative stresses in Candida utilis. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2009; 100:350-355. [PMID: 18650087 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2008.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2008] [Revised: 06/07/2008] [Accepted: 06/10/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Effect of H(2)O(2)-induced oxidative stress on glutathione (GSH) production in Candida utilis was investigated. Based on the results that H(2)O(2) can effectively stimulate GSH accumulation but inhibit cell growth simultaneously, a novel strategy of multiple H(2)O(2) stresses with different concentrations (1 mmol/L at 4h, 2 mmol/L at 8h, and 4 mmol/L at 12h) were developed to maximize GSH production. As a result, a maximal GSH yield of 218 mg/L was achieved and a corresponding intracellular GSH content was 2.15%, which were 54.6% and 58.1% higher than the control. By further applying this strategy to 7 L fermentor, GSH yield and intracellular GSH content were 328 mg/L and 2.30%. Moreover, increased activities of catalase (CAT) and GSH reductase (GR) indicated that GSH and CAT were directly involved in protecting cell against oxidative stress by H(2)O(2).
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Optimization of amino acids addition for efficient production of glutathione in Candida utilis. Biochem Eng J 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2008.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Synthesis and SAR of benzyl and phenoxymethylene oxadiazole benzenesulfonamides as selective beta3 adrenergic receptor agonist antiobesity agents. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2000; 10:1431-4. [PMID: 10888325 DOI: 10.1016/s0960-894x(00)00268-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Benzyl and phenoxymethylene substituted oxadiazoles are potent and orally bioavailable beta3 adrenergic receptor (AR) agonists. The 4-trifluormethoxy substituted 5-benzyl oxadiazole 5f has an EC50 of 8 nM in the beta3 AR agonist assay with 100-fold selectivity over beta1 and beta2 AR binding inhibition activity. Its oral bioavailability in dogs is 30 +/- 4%, with a half-life of 3.8 +/- 0.4 h. In the anesthetized rhesus, 5f evoked a dose-dependent glycerolemia (ED50Gly = 0.15 mg/kg). Under these conditions a heart rate increase of 15% was observed at a dose level of 10 mg/kg.
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Substituted 1,2,4-oxadiazoles were synthesized in good yields on solid supports under basic conditions at room temperature.
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We have examined intramolecular hydrogen bonding in four homologous compounds, N-acetyl-, N-propionyl-, N-i-butyryl-, and N-pivaloyl-proline-methylamide, in methylene chloride, by means of 1H-nmr and ir measurements. At room temperature, the major trans conformer of MeCO-Pro-NHMe appears to be approximately 68% intramolecularly hydrogen bonded, the trans conformers of EtCO-Pro-NHMe and i-PrCO-Pro-NHMe are approximately 75% intramolecularly hydrogen bonded, and t-BuCO-Pro-NHMe is approximately 50% intramolecularly hydrogen bonded. Thus, the internally hydrogen-bonded state (C7 or gamma-turn) is significantly less populated for the N-pivaloyl compound than for the other three molecules in this series. Variable temperature measurements indicate that for each proline derivative there is very little enthalpic difference between the intramolecularly hydrogen-bonded and nonhydrogen bonded states of the trans rotamer. Changing the N-terminal acyl group also affects intramolecular hydrogen bonding (including beta-turn formation) in end-blocked Pro-Gly dipeptides.
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