SPINK13 acts as a tumor suppressor in hepatocellular carcinoma by inhibiting Akt phosphorylation.

The PI3K/Akt pathway is overexpressed in nearly 50% of hepatocellular carcinomas and inhibits apoptosis by promoting the expression of antiapoptotic genes. Serine protease inhibitors have been shown to induce apoptosis in hepatoma cells by downregulating SPINK13 in the PI3K/Akt pathway. In this study, SPINK13 was expressed in lentiviral vectors.

Preparation of NaF Microcapsules for High-Temperature Thermal Storage.

A novel NaF phase change microcapsule with a carbon shell (NaF@C microcapsule) was prepared by a simple approach. The carbon shell was synthesized by carbonization of a resole-type phenolic resin shell, which was encapsulated onto the surface of NaF particles by a simple phase separation process induced by tetraethoxysilane. Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric analysis were used to characterize the morphology, composition, crystal phase, and thermal properties of the microcapsules.

Transcriptome analysis of the effect of a novel human serine protease inhibitor SPINK13 on gene expression in MHCC97-H cells.

Background: Serine peptidase inhibitor, Kazal type 13 (SPINK13) (also known as hespinter) is a low-molecular-weight inhibitor of uPA that was discovered in 2006. It was detected in prokaryotic cells in 2013 for the first time and preliminarily shown to inhibit hepG2 liver cancer cells growth in 2015. In this study, the differentially transcribed genes of MHCC97-H cells caused by SPINK13 treatment were studied by transcriptomics and the molecular mechanism of SPINK13 suppressing tumor cells was proposed using bioinformatics.

[Determination of hydrazine in prednisolone by derivatization-gas chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry].

Prednisolone is an adrenal glucocorticoid drug with immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and antiviral effects that are widely exploited in clinical treatment. The hydrazine residue to prednisolone directly affects medication safety and threatens the patient's health. At present, there are no relevant laws, regulations, and standards to control the residual limit of hydrazine in drugs at home or abroad.

[Determination of silanol group content on the surface of fumed silica by chemical reaction-headspace gas chromatography].

Fumed silica is prepared by flame pyrolysis, where silicon halide is combusted in an oxygen-hydrogen flame, resulting in finely dispersed and thermally stable silicon dioxide. Because of its unique physical and chemical properties, including high porosity, large pore volumes, large specific area, and high chemical activity, fumed silica is widely used in rubbers, plastics, adhesives, paints, and printing inks for reinforcement, as well as in thixotropy, anti-setting, and anti-sagging applications. These functional properties of fumed silica are related to the silanol group on its surface.

[Annual review of capillary electrophoresis technology in 2019].

This paper reviews the capillary electrophoresis (CE) in 2019. The literatures searched from ISI Web of Science published in 2019 (Jan.1st to Dec.

Dynamic variations in salinity and potassium grade of a potassium-rich brine deposit in Lop Nor basin, China.

The Quaternary Lop Nor playa is the largest production base of potassium sulfate in the world. It has a mining history of more than 10 years, and its share in the Chinese potassium sulfate market is about 50% to-date. In this basin, the high-salinity potassium-rich brines are mainly contained in Middle Pleistocene-Holocene glauberite strata.

Selective microextraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons using a hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent composed with an iron oxide-based nanoferrofluid.

A simple and fast method is described for the extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from complex samples. It is based on the use of a nanoferrofluid modified with a ternary hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent. A predictive model was used for the selection of the optimal eutectic mixture.

Direct detection of potassium and lead (II) ions based on assembly-disassembly of a chiral cyanine dye /TBA complex.

A highly selective and sensitive direct detection of potassium (K) and lead (Pb) ions was developed by using the assembly and disassembly of a chiral cyanine dye/TBA complex. The dye DMSB (3-ethyl-2-[3-(3-ethyl-3H-benzoselenazol-2-ylidene)-2-methylprop-1-enyl] benzoselenazolium bromide) loses the ability of self-assembly, but it can be activated by thrombin-binding aptamer (TBA) G-quadruplex structure. And only the TBA G-quadruplex formed in the presence of K, can strongly induce J-aggregate signals of DMSB.

[Annual review of capillary electrophoresis technology in 2018].

This paper reviews the capillary electrophoresis (CE) in 2018. The literatures searched from ISI Web of Science in 2018 (Jan. 1st to Dec.

Novel urokinase-plasminogen activator inhibitor SPINK13 inhibits growth and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma in vivo.

Advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly aggressive malignancy that is a serious threat to the public health system of China. Urokinase-plasminogen activator (uPA) can promote the invasive growth and metastasis of HCC cells by activating matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), leading to the breakage of the extra-cellular matrix. uPA is a promising target for advanced HCC treatment.

[Annual review of capillary electrophoresis technology in 2017].

This paper reviews the capillary electrophoresis (CE) in 2017.The literatures searched from ISI Web of Science published in 2017(Jan.1 to Dec.

Two new thiophene polyacetylene glycosides from Atractylodes lancea.

Phytochemical investigation on the rhizomes of Atractylodes lancea led to the isolation of two new thiophene polyacetylene glycosides (1 and 2) and six known compounds (3-8). Their structures were elucidated based on the extensive spectroscopic data (UV, IR, 1D and 2D NMR, and HRESIMS). The absolute configurations of new compounds were established by calculated and experimental circular dichroism.

Toxicity assessment of the extractables from multi-layer coextrusion poly ethylene bags exposed to pH=5 solution containing 4% benzyl alcohol and 0.1 M sodium acetate.

A non-target analysis was developed for the analysis of extractables from multi-layer coextrusion bags exposed to 4% benzyl alcohol solution and 0.1 M sodium acetate at pH = 5 for defined periods (15 day, 45 day and 90 day) according to manufacturer instructions based on the ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) quadrupole-time of flight mass spectrometry (Q-TOF MS). In order to confirm the extractables, principal component analysis (PCA) was used to indicate the differences among samples of different periods.

Ultrasensitive and high specific detection of non-small-cell lung cancer cells in human serum and clinical pleural effusion by aptamer-based fluorescence spectroscopy.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and approximately 85% are diagnosed as non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, efficient detection and diagnosis of NSCLC at early stage is still challenging. In this work, we developed a simple, ultrasensitive and high selective strategy for A549 human NSCLC cells detection based on combining the reorganization property of a novel cyanine dye 3,3'-di(3-sulfopropyl)-4,5,4',5'-dibenzo-9-methyl-thiacarbocyanine triethylammonium salt (cy-M) to aptamer S6 G-quadruplex structure having specific affinity to NSCLC cells, which induced a dramatic fluorescence enhancement (~ 10 times).

The outer membrane protein OprF and the sigma factor SigX regulate antibiotic production in Pseudomonas fluorescens 2P24.

Pseudomonas fluorescens 2P24 produces 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (2,4-DAPG) as the major antibiotic compound that protects plants from soil-borne diseases. Expression of the 2,4-DAPG biosynthesis enzymes, which are encoded by the phlACBD locus, is under the control of a delicate regulatory network. In this study, we identified a novel role for the outer membrane protein gene oprF, in negatively regulating the 2,4-DAPG production by using random mini-Tn5 mutagentsis.

Application of F0F1‑ATPase immuno‑biosensors for detecting Escherichia coli O157:H7.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 is an important food‑borne pathogen with a low infective threshold and high resistance to treatment. There are currently a number of detection methods available, however, the majority are time‑consuming, complex and expensive, thus it is hard for these methods to be applied in routine detection.

Nine compounds from the root bark of and their anti-inflammatory activitieslammatory activitiesretain-->.

Two new compounds, named lyciumlignan D () and lyciumphenyl propanoid A (), along with seven known compounds, were isolated from the root bark of . Their structures were elucidated using spectroscopic data (UV, IR, HR-ESI-MS, 1D and 2D NMR, CD), as well as by comparison with those of the literature. Compounds - were isolated from this genus for the first time.

An Efficient Method for the Preparative Isolation and Purification of Flavonoid Glycosides and Caffeoylquinic Acid Derivatives from Leaves of Lonicera japonica Thunb. Using High Speed Counter-Current Chromatography (HSCCC) and Prep-HPLC Guided by DPPH-HPLC Experiments.

In this work, the n-butanol extract from leaves of Lonicera japonica Thunb. (L. japonica) was reacted with DPPH and subjected to a HPLC analysis for the guided screening antioxidants (DPPH-HPLC experiments).

Co-Immobilization of Enzymes and Magnetic Nanoparticles by Metal-Nucleotide Hydrogelnanofibers for Improving Stability and Recycling.

In this paper we report a facile method for preparing co-immobilized enzyme and magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) using metal coordinated hydrogel nanofibers. lipase (CRL) was selected as guest protein. For good aqueous dispersity, low price and other unique properties, citric acid-modified magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (CA-Fe₃O₄ NPs) have been widely used for immobilizing enzymes.

Material and microbial changes during corn stalk silage and their effects on methane fermentation.

Silage efficiency is crucial for corn stalk storage in methane production. This study investigated characteristics of dynamic changes in materials and microbes during the silage process of corn stalks from the initial to stable state. We conducted laboratory-scale study of different silage corn stalks, and optimized silage time (0, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 30days) for methane production and the endogenous microbial community.

Effects of and on Suan Cai Fermentation in Northeast China.

To investigate the effects of and on suan cai (pickled Chinese cabbage) fermentation, and/or were inoculated into suan cai. Physicochemical indexes were measured, and the microbial dynamics during the fermentation were analyzed by Illumina MiSeq sequencing and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). The results showed that inoculation with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) lowered the pH of the fermentation system more rapidly.

Autocrine activity of BDNF induced by the STAT3 signaling pathway causes prolonged TrkB activation and promotes human non-small-cell lung cancer proliferation.

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a member of the neurotrophin superfamily, which has been implicated in the pathophysiology of the nervous system. Recently, several studies have suggested that BDNF and/or its receptor, tropomyosin related kinase B (TrkB), are involved in tumor growth and metastasis in several cancers, including prostate cancer, neuroblastoma, pancreatic ductal carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and lung cancer. Despite the increasing emphasis on BDNF/TrkB signaling in human tumors, how it participates in primary tumors has not yet been determined.