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  1. Article ; Online: Fluorescence spectroscopy reveals accompanying occurrence of ammonium with fulvic acid-like organic matter in a fluvio-lacustrine aquifer of Jianhan Plain.

    Huang, Shuangbing / Wang, Yanxin / Ma, Teng / Wang, Yanyan / Zhao, Long

    Environmental science and pollution research international

    2016  Volume 23, Issue 9, Page(s) 8508–8517

    Abstract: This study is the first to investigate the simultaneous presence of NH4 (+) and fluorescent organic matter components (FOCs) from a fluvio-lacustrine aquifer in Central Jianghan Plain. Sediment, groundwater, and surface water samples were collected for ... ...

    Abstract This study is the first to investigate the simultaneous presence of NH4 (+) and fluorescent organic matter components (FOCs) from a fluvio-lacustrine aquifer in Central Jianghan Plain. Sediment, groundwater, and surface water samples were collected for the sediment organic matter extraction, 3D fluorescence spectroscopy characterization, and/or hydrochemical analysis. NH4 (+) and dissolved organic carbon was ubiquitous in the groundwater. The fluorescence spectroscopy revealed good relationships between NH4 (+) and fulvic acid-like components (FALCs) in the groundwater and sediment-extracted organic matter (SEOM) solutions. NH4 (+) also exhibited significant positive correlation with protein-like component (PLC) (p < 0.001), with the stronger in the SEOM solutions than that in groundwater. Comparisons of spectroscopic indices [e.g., humification index (HIX), biological index (BIX), spectra slope (S275-295), and specific UV absorbance (SUVA254)] between the groundwater and SEOM solutions revealed more labile properties of SEOM. This result indicates that the decreasing NH4 (+)-FOCs correlations of groundwater relative to sediments may be attributed to microbial degradation. Factor analysis identifies important factors that cause NH4 (+) occurrence in the groundwater. The accompanying increase of FALC (C1) and NH4-N with the mole concentration of the normalized HCO3 (-)/(Ca(2+)+Mg(2+)) and [H(+)] suggests that couple effects of various biodegradations simultaneously occur in the aquifer, promoting the occurrence of NH4-DOMs.
    MeSH term(s) Ammonium Compounds/analysis ; Benzopyrans/analysis ; China ; Environmental Monitoring ; Groundwater/chemistry ; Spectrometry, Fluorescence ; Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis
    Chemical Substances Ammonium Compounds ; Benzopyrans ; Water Pollutants, Chemical ; fulvic acid (XII14C5FXV)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-05
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1178791-0
    ISSN 1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
    ISSN (online) 1614-7499
    ISSN 0944-1344
    DOI 10.1007/s11356-016-6092-8
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  2. Article: Fluorescence spectroscopy reveals accompanying occurrence of ammonium with fulvic acid-like organic matter in a fluvio-lacustrine aquifer of Jianhan Plain

    Huang, Shuangbing / Yanxin Wang / Teng Ma / Yanyan Wang / Long Zhao

    Environmental science and pollution research international. 2016 May, v. 23, no. 9

    2016  

    Abstract: This study is the first to investigate the simultaneous presence of NH₄ ⁺ and fluorescent organic matter components (FOCs) from a fluvio-lacustrine aquifer in Central Jianghan Plain. Sediment, groundwater, and surface water samples were collected for ...

    Abstract This study is the first to investigate the simultaneous presence of NH₄ ⁺ and fluorescent organic matter components (FOCs) from a fluvio-lacustrine aquifer in Central Jianghan Plain. Sediment, groundwater, and surface water samples were collected for the sediment organic matter extraction, 3D fluorescence spectroscopy characterization, and/or hydrochemical analysis. NH₄ ⁺ and dissolved organic carbon was ubiquitous in the groundwater. The fluorescence spectroscopy revealed good relationships between NH₄ ⁺ and fulvic acid-like components (FALCs) in the groundwater and sediment-extracted organic matter (SEOM) solutions. NH₄ ⁺ also exhibited significant positive correlation with protein-like component (PLC) (p < 0.001), with the stronger in the SEOM solutions than that in groundwater. Comparisons of spectroscopic indices [e.g., humification index (HIX), biological index (BIX), spectra slope (S₂₇₅–₂₉₅), and specific UV absorbance (SUVA₂₅₄)] between the groundwater and SEOM solutions revealed more labile properties of SEOM. This result indicates that the decreasing NH₄ ⁺–FOCs correlations of groundwater relative to sediments may be attributed to microbial degradation. Factor analysis identifies important factors that cause NH₄ ⁺ occurrence in the groundwater. The accompanying increase of FALC (C1) and NH4–N with the mole concentration of the normalized HCO₃ ⁻/(Ca²⁺+Mg²⁺) and [H⁺] suggests that couple effects of various biodegradations simultaneously occur in the aquifer, promoting the occurrence of NH₄–DOMs.
    Keywords absorbance ; ammonium compounds ; ammonium nitrogen ; aquifers ; bicarbonates ; dissolved organic carbon ; factor analysis ; fluorescence ; fluorescence emission spectroscopy ; groundwater ; humification ; protons ; sediments ; surface water
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2016-05
    Size p. 8508-8517.
    Publishing place Springer Berlin Heidelberg
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 1178791-0
    ISSN 1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
    ISSN (online) 1614-7499
    ISSN 0944-1344
    DOI 10.1007/s11356-016-6092-8
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  3. Article ; Online: Hydrophobic gating in bundle-crossing ion channels

    Jian Huang / Jianhan Chen

    Communications Biology, Vol 6, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a case study of TRPV4

    2023  Volume 9

    Abstract: Abstract Transmembrane ion channels frequently regulate ion permeation by forming bundle crossing of the pore-lining helices when deactivated. The resulting physical constriction is believed to serve as the de facto gate that imposes the major free ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Transmembrane ion channels frequently regulate ion permeation by forming bundle crossing of the pore-lining helices when deactivated. The resulting physical constriction is believed to serve as the de facto gate that imposes the major free energy barrier to ion permeation. Intriguingly, many ion channels also contain highly hydrophobic inner pores enclosed by bundle crossing, which can undergo spontaneous dewetting and give rise to a “vapor barrier” to block ion flow even in the absence of physical constriction. Using atomistic simulations, we show that hydrophobic gating and bundle-crossing mechanisms co-exist and complement one and another in the human TRPV4 channel. In particular, a single hydrophilic mutation in the lower pore can increase pore hydration and reduce the ion permeation free energy barrier by about half without affecting the bundle crossing. We believe that hydrophobic gating may play a key role in other bundle-crossing ion channels with hydrophobic inner pores.
    Keywords Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 612
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Nature Portfolio
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article ; Online: Hydrophobic gating in bundle-crossing ion channels: a case study of TRPV4.

    Huang, Jian / Chen, Jianhan

    Communications biology

    2023  Volume 6, Issue 1, Page(s) 1094

    Abstract: Transmembrane ion channels frequently regulate ion permeation by forming bundle crossing of the pore-lining helices when deactivated. The resulting physical constriction is believed to serve as the de facto gate that imposes the major free energy barrier ...

    Abstract Transmembrane ion channels frequently regulate ion permeation by forming bundle crossing of the pore-lining helices when deactivated. The resulting physical constriction is believed to serve as the de facto gate that imposes the major free energy barrier to ion permeation. Intriguingly, many ion channels also contain highly hydrophobic inner pores enclosed by bundle crossing, which can undergo spontaneous dewetting and give rise to a "vapor barrier" to block ion flow even in the absence of physical constriction. Using atomistic simulations, we show that hydrophobic gating and bundle-crossing mechanisms co-exist and complement one and another in the human TRPV4 channel. In particular, a single hydrophilic mutation in the lower pore can increase pore hydration and reduce the ion permeation free energy barrier by about half without affecting the bundle crossing. We believe that hydrophobic gating may play a key role in other bundle-crossing ion channels with hydrophobic inner pores.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Ion Channel Gating/physiology ; TRPV Cation Channels/genetics ; Mutation ; Protein Structure, Secondary ; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
    Chemical Substances TRPV Cation Channels ; TRPV4 protein, human
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ISSN 2399-3642
    ISSN (online) 2399-3642
    DOI 10.1038/s42003-023-05471-0
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  5. Article: Targeting TRP channels: recent advances in structure, ligand binding, and molecular mechanisms.

    Huang, Jian / Korsunsky, Aron / Yazdani, Mahdieh / Chen, Jianhan

    Frontiers in molecular neuroscience

    2024  Volume 16, Page(s) 1334370

    Abstract: Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels are a large and diverse family of transmembrane ion channels that are widely expressed, have important physiological roles, and are associated with many human diseases. These proteins are actively pursued as ... ...

    Abstract Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels are a large and diverse family of transmembrane ion channels that are widely expressed, have important physiological roles, and are associated with many human diseases. These proteins are actively pursued as promising drug targets, benefitting greatly from advances in structural and mechanistic studies of TRP channels. At the same time, the complex, polymodal activation and regulation of TRP channels have presented formidable challenges. In this short review, we summarize recent progresses toward understanding the structural basis of TRP channel function, as well as potential ligand binding sites that could be targeted for therapeutics. A particular focus is on the current understanding of the molecular mechanisms of TRP channel activation and regulation, where many fundamental questions remain unanswered. We believe that a deeper understanding of the functional mechanisms of TRP channels will be critical and likely transformative toward developing successful therapeutic strategies targeting these exciting proteins. This endeavor will require concerted efforts from computation, structural biology, medicinal chemistry, electrophysiology, pharmacology, drug safety and clinical studies.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-11
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2452967-9
    ISSN 1662-5099
    ISSN 1662-5099
    DOI 10.3389/fnmol.2023.1334370
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  6. Article ; Online: Thiophene-based porphyrin polymers for Mercury (II) efficient removal in aqueous solution.

    Wang, Lizhi / Liu, Junlong / Wang, Jiajia / Zhang, Du / Huang, Jianhan

    Journal of colloid and interface science

    2023  Volume 653, Issue Pt A, Page(s) 405–412

    Abstract: Development of novel sulf-functionalized porous organic polymers (POPs) for Mercury (II) ( ... ...

    Abstract Development of novel sulf-functionalized porous organic polymers (POPs) for Mercury (II) (Hg
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 241597-5
    ISSN 1095-7103 ; 0021-9797
    ISSN (online) 1095-7103
    ISSN 0021-9797
    DOI 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.089
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  7. Article ; Online: Perfluoroalkyl-Decorated Noble-Metal-Free MOFs for the Highly Efficient One-Pot Four-Component Coupling between Aldehydes, Amines, Alkynes, and Flue Gas CO

    Yang, Fan / Wang, Jiajia / Wang, You / Yu, Benling / Cao, Yiwen / Li, Jiawei / Wu, Linlin / Huang, Jianhan / Liu, You-Nian

    Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)

    2024  Volume 63, Issue 6, Page(s) e202318115

    Abstract: The non-noble-metal catalysed-multicomponent reactions between flue gas ... ...

    Abstract The non-noble-metal catalysed-multicomponent reactions between flue gas CO
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-11
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2011836-3
    ISSN 1521-3773 ; 1433-7851
    ISSN (online) 1521-3773
    ISSN 1433-7851
    DOI 10.1002/anie.202318115
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  8. Article ; Online: Activation of TMEM16F by inner gate charged mutations and possible lipid/ion permeation mechanisms.

    Jia, Zhiguang / Huang, Jian / Chen, Jianhan

    Biophysical journal

    2022  Volume 121, Issue 18, Page(s) 3445–3457

    Abstract: Transmembrane protein 16F (TMEM16F) is a ubiquitously expressed ... ...

    Abstract Transmembrane protein 16F (TMEM16F) is a ubiquitously expressed Ca
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Anoctamins/chemistry ; Anoctamins/genetics ; Anoctamins/metabolism ; Ion Channels/metabolism ; Lysine ; Mammals/metabolism ; Mutation ; Phospholipid Transfer Proteins/metabolism ; Phospholipids/chemistry
    Chemical Substances Anoctamins ; Ion Channels ; Phospholipid Transfer Proteins ; Phospholipids ; Lysine (K3Z4F929H6)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 218078-9
    ISSN 1542-0086 ; 0006-3495
    ISSN (online) 1542-0086
    ISSN 0006-3495
    DOI 10.1016/j.bpj.2022.08.011
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  9. Article ; Online: Anisole-modified hyper-cross-linked resins for efficient adsorption of aniline from aqueous solution.

    Zeng, Xu / Huang, Jianhan

    Journal of colloid and interface science

    2020  Volume 569, Page(s) 177–183

    Abstract: The development of functionalized hyper-cross-linked resins (HCLRs) with high Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area ( ... ...

    Abstract The development of functionalized hyper-cross-linked resins (HCLRs) with high Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area (S
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 241597-5
    ISSN 1095-7103 ; 0021-9797
    ISSN (online) 1095-7103
    ISSN 0021-9797
    DOI 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.02.082
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  10. Article ; Online: Development and validation of a 23-gene expression signature for molecular subtyping of medulloblastoma in a long-term Chinese cohort.

    Wang, Yuyuan / Huang, Jianhan / Yin, Xian / Xu, Qinghua / Sun, Yifeng / Yao, Yu / Xiong, Ji

    Acta neurochirurgica

    2024  Volume 166, Issue 1, Page(s) 72

    Abstract: Purpose: Medulloblastoma is the most common childhood malignant brain tumor and is a leading cause of cancer-related death in children. Recent transcriptional studies have shown that medulloblastomas comprise at least four molecular subgroups, each with ...

    Abstract Purpose: Medulloblastoma is the most common childhood malignant brain tumor and is a leading cause of cancer-related death in children. Recent transcriptional studies have shown that medulloblastomas comprise at least four molecular subgroups, each with distinct demographics, genetics, and clinical outcomes. Medulloblastoma subtyping has become critical for subgroup-specific therapies. The use of gene expression assays to determine the molecular subgroup of clinical specimens is a long-awaited application of molecular biology for this pediatric cancer.
    Methods: In the current study, we established a medulloblastoma transcriptome database of 460 samples retrieved from three published datasets (GSE21140, GSE37382, and GSE37418). With this database, we identified a 23-gene signature that is significantly associated with the medulloblastoma subgroups and achieved a classification accuracy of 95.2%.
    Results: The 23-gene signature was further validated in a long-term cohort of 142 Chinese medulloblastoma patients. The 23-gene signature classified 21 patients as WNT (15%), 41 as SHH (29%), 16 as Group 3 (11%), and 64 as Group 4 (45%). For patients of WNT, SHH, Group 3, and Group 4, 5-year overall-survival rate reached 80%, 62%, 27%, and 47%, respectively (p < 0.0001), meanwhile 5-year progression-free survival reached 80%, 52%, 27%, and 45%, respectively (p < 0.0001). Besides, SHH/TP53-mutant tumors were associated with worse prognosis compared with SHH/TP53 wild-type tumors and other subgroups. We demonstrated that subgroup assignments by the 23-gene signature and Northcott's NanoString assay were highly comparable with a concordance rate of 96.4%.
    Conclusions: In conclusion, we present a novel gene signature that is capable of accurately and reliably assigning FFPE medulloblastoma samples to their molecular subgroup, which may serve as an auxiliary tool for medulloblastoma subtyping in the clinic. Future incorporation of this gene signature into prospective clinical trials is warranted to further evaluate its clinical.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Medulloblastoma/diagnosis ; Medulloblastoma/genetics ; Transcriptome/genetics ; Prospective Studies ; Brain Neoplasms ; Cerebellar Neoplasms/genetics ; China
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-08
    Publishing country Austria
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80010-7
    ISSN 0942-0940 ; 0001-6268
    ISSN (online) 0942-0940
    ISSN 0001-6268
    DOI 10.1007/s00701-024-05922-5
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