In Vivo Study of Inoculation Approaches and Pathogenicity in African Swine Fever.

African swine fever is an extremely infectious viral disease that can cause nearly 100% mortality in domestic pigs. In this study, we isolated an ASFV strain HB31A and characterized it using hemadsorption assay, immunofluorescence assay, and electron microscopy. We then performed animal experiments on 20-day-old pigs through intramuscular and oronasal inoculations with HB31A.

A porcine kidney-derived clonal cell line with clear genetic annotation is highly susceptible to African swine fever virus.

African Swine Fever virus (ASFV), the causative agent of African swine fever, is a highly lethal hemorrhagic virus affecting domestic pigs and wild boars. The primary target cells for ASFV infection are porcine alveolar macrophages (PAMs), which are difficult to obtain and maintain in vitro, and less subjective to genetic editing. To overcome these issues and facilitate ASFV research, we obtained a subclonal cell line PK1-C5 by subcloning LLC-PK1 cells that support stable ASFV proliferation.

Field-effect bulk mobilities in polymer semiconductor films measured by sourcemeters.

Semiconducting polymers inherently exhibit polydispersity in terms of molecular structure and microscopic morphology, which often results in a broad distribution of energy levels for localized electronic states. Therefore, the bulk charge mobility strongly depends on the free charge density. In this study, we propose a method to measure the charge-density-dependent bulk mobility of conjugated polymer films with widely spread localized states using a conventional field-effect transistor configuration.

NLR family CARD domain containing 5 promotes hypoxia-induced cancer progress and carboplatin resistance by activating PI3K/AKT via carcinoembryonic antigen related cell adhesion molecule 1 in non-small cell lung cancer.

It is well known that non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a malignant tumor with high incidence in the world. We aimed to clarify a possible target and identify its precise molecular biological mechanism in NSCLC. NLR family CARD domain containing 5 (NLRC5) is widely expressed in tissues and exerts a vital role in anti-tumor immunity.

Low-host double MDA workflow for uncultured ASFV positive blood and serum sample sequencing.

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly lethal and contagious disease caused by African swine fever virus (ASFV). Whole-genome sequencing of ASFV is necessary to study its mutation, recombination, and trace its transmission. Uncultured samples have a considerable amount of background DNA, which causes waste of sequencing throughput, storage space, and computing resources.

Distribution, Genesis, and Human Health Risks of Groundwater Heavy Metals Impacted by the Typical Setting of Songnen Plain of NE China.

Heavy metals pollution in groundwater and the resulting health risks have always been an environmental research hotspot. However, the available information regarding this topic and associated methods is still limited. This study collected 98 groundwater samples from a typical agricultural area of Songnen Plain in different seasons.

Establishment of a Blocking ELISA Detection Method for Against African Swine Fever Virus p30 Antibody.

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly lethal hemorrhagic viral disease of domestic pigs caused by African swine fever virus (ASFV). A sensitive and reliable serological diagnostic assay is required, so laboratories can effectively and quickly detect ASFV infection. The p30 protein is abundantly expressed early in cells and has excellent antigenicity.

Chemoprotective effect of atorvastatin against benzo(a)pyrene-induced lung cancer via the inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammatory parameters.

Background: Lung cancer affects approximately 9% of women and 17% of men worldwide, and has a mortality rate of 17%. Previously published studies have suggested that oxidative stress expansion can lead to lung cancer. The aim of the current study was to analyze the possible inhibitory pathway of atorvastatin against lung cancer cells in an model.

Spatiotemporal evolution of groundwater nitrate nitrogen levels and potential human health risks in the Songnen Plain, Northeast China.

As one of the most widespread pollutants worldwide, nitrogen has long been a concern in the environment, including groundwater. However, due to the limitations of investigations and study progress, there is still a poor understanding of groundwater nitrogen pollution and its potential effects on human health in many areas, particularly in developing countries. The spatiotemporal evolution of groundwater nitrate nitrogen levels and potential human health risks in the Songnen Plain, Northeast China were comprehensively studied based on both our own test data and available published data that were collected by us over a study period from 1995 to 2015.

Flexoelectret: An Electret with a Tunable Flexoelectriclike Response.

Because of the flexoelectric effect, dielectric materials usually polarize in response to a strain gradient. Soft materials are good candidates for developing a large strain gradient because of their good deformability. However, they always suffer from lower flexoelectric coefficients compared to ceramics.

Obtaining high mechanical performance silk fibers by feeding purified carbon nanotube/lignosulfonate composite to silkworms.

Silkworm fibers have attracted widespread attention for their superb glossy texture and promising mechanical performance. The mechanical properties can be reinforced with carbon nanofillers, particularly carbon nanotubes (CNTs), depending on the CNT content in the silk fibers. In order to increase the CNT content, lignosulfonate (LGS) was used as a surfactant to ameliorate the CNT solubility, dispersibility, and biocompatibility.

Downregulation of miR-382 by propranolol inhibits the progression of infantile hemangioma via the PTEN-mediated AKT/mTOR pathway.

Approximately 10% of infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are the most common vascular tumors affecting children and are characterized by rapid growth, and can have destructive, disfiguring and even life-threatening consequences. Currently, propranolol is considered to be a safe and effective treatment option for problematic proliferating IHs. Recent studies have also revealed that microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) play important roles in the regulation of angiogenesis.

Suppression of nucleosome-binding protein 1 by miR-326 impedes cell proliferation and invasion in non-small cell lung cancer cells.

Emerging studies have proposed microRNAs (miRNAs) as novel therapeutic tools for cancer therapy. Nucleosome-binding protein 1 (NSBP1) has been suggested as an oncogene in various types of human cancers. The present study aimed to identify a novel miRNA that could directly target and negatively modulate NSBP1 expression.

[Starvation-induced autophagy in cultured non-small cell lung cancer cells].

Objective: To observe autophagy induced by starvation in non-small cell lung cancer A459 and 95D cells.

Methods: A549 and 95D cells in logarithmic growth in 1640 medium were cultured in Earle's balanced salt solution (EBSS) for 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 h. Autophagosome formation in the cell culture was observed by MDC fluorescent staining, and the expression of microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) and Beclin1 in the cells were detected using Western blotting.

Knockdown of lymphoid enhancer factor 1 inhibits colon cancer progression in vitro and in vivo.

Expression of lymphoid enhancer factor 1 (LEF1) is frequently altered in different human cancers. This study aimed to assess LEF1 expression in colon cancer tissues and to explore changed phenotypes, gene expressions, and the possible mechanism after knocked down LEF1 expression in colon cancer cell lines. A total of 106 colon cancer and matched paratumorous normal tissues were used to assess LEF1 expression using immunohistochemistry and qRT-PCR.

[Therapeutic mechanism of bleomycin A5 on infancy hemangioma: an experimental study].

Objective: To investigate the therapeutic mechanism of Bleomycin A5 on infancy hemangioma.

Methods: After intralesional injection of Bleomycin A5 into the tumor of animal model of infancy hemangioma, the variation of tumor form was and the variation of tumor structure were observed using light microscope and electron microscope, the variation of tumor gene expression spectra was also tested by DNA microarray technique.

Results: After treatment, the tumor gradually shrunk, hardened, disappeared one month later.