Publications by authors named "Ma Zhongren"

The Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cell line constitutes a key component of influenza vaccine production, but its dependence on adherent growth limits cell culture density and hinders vaccine yield. There is evidence that the use of gene editing techniques to inhibit cell adhesion and establish an easily suspended cell line can improve vaccine yield; however, the mechanisms underlying MDCK cell adhesion are unclear. Methods: In this study, we used transcriptomics to analyse differentially expressed mRNAs and miRNAs in adherent and suspension cultures of MDCK cells.

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  • Hydrogels with rapid wound-healing and antimicrobial properties are attracting interest, but creating a multifunctional hydrogel that can self-assemble and self-heal remains challenging.
  • The study developed an innovative hydrogel inspired by silkworm cocoons, utilizing a cross-linking method and incorporating silver nanoparticles to enhance antimicrobial effects.
  • Results showed that the hydrogel not only improved mechanical properties and water absorption but also significantly reduced inflammation and bacterial growth, leading to effective wound healing in test subjects.
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The MDCK cell line is perceived as better than the embryos of hen eggs for the production of influenza vaccines, but the tumorigenicity of these cells is concerning. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is likely to be a crucial target that contributes to the tumorigenicity of MDCK cells. In this study, EGFR-knockdown and EGFR-overexpression cell lines were established.

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  • * The study uses CTAB and OTAB as model surfactants to explore how CMC affects their adsorption on sodium alginate/silica microspheres under various conditions like concentration, pH, temperature, and time.
  • * Findings indicate that lower CMC values lead to higher adsorption quantities (q) for surfactants, with CTAB and OTAB showing significant differences in adsorption based on their CMC values, providing insights for improved removal techniques.
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Background: (HI), commonly known as the black soldier fly, has been recognized for its prowess in resource utilization and environmental protection because of its ability to transform organic waste into animal feed for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. However, the potential of the black soldier fly's high protein content for more than cheap feedstock is still largely unexplored.

Methods: This study innovatively explores the potential of larvae (HIL) protein as a peptone substitute for microbial culture media.

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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are non-coding RNAs discovered in recent years, which are produced by back-splicing involving the 3' and 5' ends of RNA molecules. There is increasing evidence that circRNAs have important roles in cancer, neurological diseases, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and other diseases. In addition, host circRNAs and virus-encoded circRNAs participate in the body's immune response, with antiviral roles.

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2D nanosheets (NSs) have been widely used in drug-related applications. However, a comprehensive investigation into the cytotoxicity mechanism linked to the redox activity is lacking. In this study, with cytochrome (Cyt ) as the model biospecies, the cytotoxicity of 2D NSs was evaluated systematically based on their redox effect with microfluidic techniques.

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Influenza A virus (IAV) poses a threat to patients receiving immunosuppressive medications since they are more susceptible to infection with severe symptoms, and even death. Understanding the direct effects of immunosuppressants on IAV infection is critical for optimizing immunosuppression in these patients who are infected or at risk of influenza virus infection. We profiled the effects of 10 immunosuppressants, explored the antiviral mechanisms of immunosuppressants, and demonstrated the combined effects of immunosuppressants with the antiviral drug oseltamivir in IAV-infected cell models.

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It is important to recycle the bovine blood discarded at slaughter and develop it into high value-added bovine serum products. Biomimetic affinity chromatography (BiAC) resins have been developed to specifically purify bovine serum immunoglobulin G (Bs-IgG). The BiAC strategy was used to screen the resins with the best purification effect on Bs-IgG.

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Background: The MDCK cell line is the primary cell line used for influenza vaccine production. Using genetic engineering technology to change the expression and activity of genes that regulate virus proliferation to obtain high-yield vaccine cell lines has attracted increasing attention. A comprehensive understanding of the key genes, targets, and molecular mechanisms of viral regulation in cells is critical to achieving this goal, yet the post-transcriptional regulation mechanism involved in virus proliferation-particularly the effect of lncRNA on influenza virus proliferation-is still poorly understood.

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Natural killer (NK) cells are an important part of the body's innate immune system. As the first line of defense against pathogens, they need to be transformed into a mature state under the control of various cell signaling molecules and transcription factors to play cytotoxic and immune regulatory roles. Under the interaction of activated receptors and inhibitory receptors, NK cells are activated to perform a direct cell killing effect by secreting perforin and granzyme, or indirectly eliminate pathogenic microorganisms in the body by secreting various cytokines, such as type I and type II interferons.

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Cervical cancer is one of the foremost common cancers in women. Lactoferrin (LF) has many biological functions, such as antitumor. This study aimed to explore the regulatory effect of bovine lactoferrin (bLF) on the proliferation and apoptosis of cervical cancer HeLa cells and to clarify the potential mechanism of action of bLF against HeLa cells.

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Single chain antibody fragment (scFv) is a small molecule composed of a variable region of heavy chain (VH) and a variable region of light chain (VL) of an antibody, and these two chains are connected by a flexible short peptide. scFv is the smallest functional fragment with complete antigen-binding activity, which contains both the antibody-recognizing site and the antigen-binding site. Compared with other antibodies, scFv has the advantages of small molecular weight, strong penetration, low immunogenicity, and easy expression.

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Background: Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells are a cellular matrix in the production of influenza vaccines. The proliferation rate of MDCK cells is one of the critical factors that determine the vaccine production cycle. It is yet to be determined if there is a correlation between cell proliferation and alterations in metabolic levels.

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MDCK is currently the main cell line used for influenza vaccine production in culture. Previous studies have reported that MDCK cells possess tumorigenic ability in nude mice. Although complete cell lysis can be ensured during vaccine production, host cell DNA released after cell lysis may still pose a risk for tumorigenesis.

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  • The nonstructural protein 5A (NS5A) of the bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is crucial for viral replication, anchored to cell membranes via a specific protein structure, the in-plane amphipathic α-helix.
  • This study investigates how the use of synonymous codons and the availability of transfer RNA (tRNA) in cells influence the formation and stability of NS5A's membrane anchor across different BVDV genotypes.
  • Findings reveal a significant correlation between codon usage bias and the structural integrity of the NS5A membrane anchor, suggesting that higher tRNA abundance leads to faster protein translation and impacts how the protein shapes itself in the membrane.
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Vaccination remains the best prevention strategy against influenza. The MDCK-based influenza vaccine prompted the development of innovative cell culture manufacturing processes. In the present study, we report the effects of multiple administrations of a candidate, seasonal, MDCK-based, quadrivalent split influenza virus vaccine MDCK-QIV in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats.

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Introduction: Inactivated virus vaccines are the most widely used tool to prevent disease. To meet vaccine production demands, increasing attention has been placed on identifying methods to improve vaccine production efficiency. The use of suspended cells can greatly increase vaccine production.

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Encephalomycarditis virus (EMCV) is an essential pathogen with a broad host range and causes enormous economic losses to the pig industry worldwide. Here, we constructed and assembled the EMCV virus-like particles (VLPs) in vitro and verified high efficiency of virus protection. Results showed that the proteins auto-assembled into VLPs successfully in vitro.

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Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells are one of the main cell lines used for influenza vaccine production due to their high virus yield and low mutation resistance. Due to their high tumorigenicity, the safety of vaccines produced from these cells is controversial. TGM2 is a multifunctional protein that plays an important role in the adhesion and migration of cells and is associated with tumor formation.

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Treating severe COVID-19 patients and controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2 are concurrently important in mitigating the pandemic. Classically, antiviral drugs are primarily developed for treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients with severe diseases to reduce morbidity and/or mortality, which have limited effects on limiting pandemic spread. In this study, we simulated the expanded applications of oral antiviral drugs such as molnupiravir to mitigate the pandemic by treating nonhospitalized COVID-19 cases.

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The prolongation of life span has attracted more and more attention in the current world. Gut microbiota is considered one of the most critical elements and is essential in regulating life span and quality. The effects of donkey whey protein (DWP) and donkey whey hydrolysate (DWPP) on physiological functions and gut microbiota of D-galactose-induced aging mice were investigated to find new strategies for resisting aging.

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  • Ghee, a high-fat dairy product from Tibet, was studied for microbial diversity in yak milk and ghee samples at different altitudes, revealing significant altitude effects on microbial communities.
  • High-altitude yak milk showed greater nutritional richness, potentially mitigating negative altitude impacts, while non-targeted metabolomics identified various flavor compounds like carboxylic acids and esters in ghee.
  • The study identified key lactic acid bacteria involved in ghee fermentation, providing insights into the volatile flavor compounds in Gannan yak milk ghee from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
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In this study, selected properties of protease and the complete genome sequence of Bacillus licheniformis NWMCC0046 were investigated, to discover laundry applications and other potential probiotic properties of this strain. Partial characterization of B. licheniformis NWMCC0046 showed that its protease has good activity both in alkaline environments and at low temperatures.

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Increasingly, attention has focused on improving vaccine production in cells using gene editing technology to specifically modify key virus regulation-related genes to promote virus replication. In this study, we used DIA proteomics analysis technology to compare protein expression differences between two groups of MDCK cells: uninfected and influenza A virus (IAV) H1N1-infected cells 16 h post infection (MOI = 0.01).

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