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  1. Article ; Online: Liang-Ge-San inhibits dengue virus serotype 2 infection by reducing caveolin1-induced cytoplasmic heat shock protein 70 translocation into the plasma membrane.

    Chen, Xi / Yang, Jia-Bin / Cao, Hui-Hui / Fang, Xiao-Chuan / Liu, Shan-Hong / Zou, Li-Fang / Yu, Jian-Hai / Zuo, Jian-Ping / Zhao, Wei / Lu, Zi-Bin / Liu, Jun-Shan / Yu, Lin-Zhong

    Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

    2023  Volume 119, Page(s) 154977

    Abstract: ... therapeutic drugs for DENV. Many Chinese heat-cleaning formulas, such as Liang-Ge-San (LGS), have been frequently ...

    Abstract Background: Dengue virus (DENV) is a major public health threat. However, there are no specific therapeutic drugs for DENV. Many Chinese heat-cleaning formulas, such as Liang-Ge-San (LGS), have been frequently used in the virus-induced diseases. The antiviral effect of LGS has not been reported yet.
    Purpose: In this study, the effect of LGS on the inhibition of dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2) was investigated and the relevant mechanism was explored.
    Methods: High-performance liquid chromatography was applied to analyze the chemical characterization of LGS. The in vitro antiviral activities of LGS against DENV-2 were evaluated by time-of-drug-addition assay. The binding of heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) and envelope (E) protein or caveolin1 (Cav1) were analyzed by immunofluorescence and immunoprecipitation assays. Then the role of Cav1 in the anti-DENV-2 effects of LGS was further examined. DENV-2 infected Institute of Cancer Research suckling mice (n = 10) and AG129 mice (n = 8) were used to examine the protective effects of LGS.
    Results: It was found that geniposide, liquiritin, forsythenside A, forsythin, baicalin, baicalein, rhein, and emodin maybe the characteristic components of LGS. LGS inhibited the early stage of DENV-2 infection, decreased the expression levels of viral E and non-structural protein 1 (NS1) proteins. LGS also reduced E protein and Hsp70 binding and attenuated the translocation of Hsp70 from cytoplasm to the cell membrane. Moreover, LGS decreased the binding of Hsp70 to Cav1. Further study showed that the overexpression of Cav1 reversed LGS-mediated E protein and Hsp70 inhibition in the plasma membrane. In the in vivo study, LGS was highly effective in prolonging the survival time, reducing viral loads.
    Conclusion: This work demonstrates for the first time that LGS exerts anti-DENV-2 activity in vitro and in vivo. LGS decreases DENV-2-stimulated cytoplasmic Hsp70 translocation into the plasma membrane by Cav1 inhibition, thereby inhibiting the early stage of virus infection. These findings indicate that LGS may be a candidate for the treatment of DENV.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; Dengue Virus ; Dengue/drug therapy ; HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins ; Serogroup ; Cell Membrane ; Antiviral Agents/pharmacology ; Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use ; Cytoplasm/metabolism
    Chemical Substances HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins ; Antiviral Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-18
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1205240-1
    ISSN 1618-095X ; 0944-7113
    ISSN (online) 1618-095X
    ISSN 0944-7113
    DOI 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154977
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  2. Article: Editing the cystine knot motif of MSTN enhances muscle development of Liang Guang Small Spotted pigs.

    Peng, Ding-Wei / Li, Rui-Qiang / Zeng, Wu / Wang, Min / Shi, Xuan / Zeng, Jian-Hua / Liu, Xiao-Hong / Chen, Yao-Shen / He, Zu-Yong

    Yi chuan = Hereditas

    2021  Volume 43, Issue 3, Page(s) 261–270

    Abstract: ... Accordingly, in this study, we used the CRISRP/Cas9 to edit the exon 3 of MSTN in the kidney cells of Liang ... which were then transferred to surrogate sows to finally obtain eight MSTN-edited Liang Guang Small Spotted ... hips of the heterozygotes of MSTN-edited Liang Guang Small Spotted pigs. H&E analysis showed ...

    Abstract Myostatin (MSTN) is a member of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) family, and functions as an inhibitor of muscle growth. Disrupting the inhibitory effect of MSTN on growth can provide an effective way to increase the muscle yield of livestock and poultry. The cysteine knot motif of TGF-β can stabilize the structure of MSTN protein and plays an important regulatory role in the biological function of MSTN. Accordingly, in this study, we used the CRISRP/Cas9 to edit the exon 3 of MSTN in the kidney cells of Liang Guang Small Spotted pig (LPKCs), in order to disrupt the cysteine knot motif of MSTN and remove the inhibitory effect of MSTN on its target genes.MSTN-edited LPKCs were obtained through fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) and used as donor cells for somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) to generate cloned embryos, which were then transferred to surrogate sows to finally obtain eight MSTN-edited Liang Guang Small Spotted piglets. Among them, two survived to 10 days old. Genotyping revealed that these two piglets were gene edited heterozygotes with base deletion and substitution occurred within the coding sequence of C106 and C108 at the cystine knot motif of MSTN. These changes resulted in frameshift mutations, and conversion of C106 and C108 to other amino acids. More developments of muscles were observed at the shoulders and hips of the heterozygotes of MSTN-edited Liang Guang Small Spotted pigs. H&E analysis showed that the cross-sectional area (CSA) of myofiber inMSTN-edited pigs was significantly decreased, and the number of myofiber were significantly increased. Western blot analysis showed that the disruption of C106 and C108 did not affect the expression of MSTN protein, but significantly up-regulated the expression of its target genes such as Myf5, MyoD, Myogenin and other myogenic regulatory factors. In summary, the gene-edited pig model obtained in this study did not cause complete loss of MSTN expression, and could retain other biological functions of MSTN, thereby promoting muscle growth while minimizing the potential adverse effects on complete loss of MSTN in the Liang Guang Small Spotted pigs.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Animals, Genetically Modified ; CRISPR-Cas Systems ; Cystine Knot Motifs ; Female ; Muscle Development/genetics ; Myostatin/genetics ; Swine
    Chemical Substances Myostatin
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-17
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 0253-9772
    ISSN 0253-9772
    DOI 10.16288/j.yczz.20-222
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  3. Article ; Online: Liang-Ge-San inhibits dengue virus serotype 2 infection by reducing Caveolin1-induced cytoplasmic heat shock protein 70 translocation into the plasma membrane

    Chen, Xi / Yang, Jia-bin / Cao, Hui-hui / Fang, Xiao-chuan / Liu, Shan-hong / Zou, Li-fang / Yu, Jian-hai / Zuo, Jian-ping / Zhao, Wei / Lu, Zi-bin / Liu, Jun-shan / Yu, Lin-zhong

    Phytomedicine. 2023 July 18, p.154977-

    2023  , Page(s) 154977–

    Abstract: ... therapeutic drugs for DENV. Many Chinese heat-cleaning formulas, such as Liang-Ge-San (LGS), have been frequently ...

    Abstract Dengue virus (DENV) is a major public health threat. However, there are no specific therapeutic drugs for DENV. Many Chinese heat-cleaning formulas, such as Liang-Ge-San (LGS), have been frequently used in the virus-induced diseases. The antiviral effect of LGS has not been reported yet. In this study, the effect of LGS on the inhibition of dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2) was investigated and the relevant mechanism was explored. High-performance liquid chromatography was applied to analyze the chemical characterization of LGS. The in vitro antiviral activities of LGS against DENV-2 were evaluated by time-of-drug-addition assay. The binding of heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) and envelope (E) protein or caveolin1 (Cav1) were analyzed by immunofluorescence and immunoprecipitation assays. Then the role of Cav1 in the anti-DENV-2 effects of LGS was further examined. DENV-2 infected Institute of Cancer Research suckling mice (n=10) and AG129 mice (n=8) were used to examine the protective effects of LGS. It was found that geniposide, liquiritin, forsythenside A, forsythin, baicalin, baicalein, rhein, and emodin maybe the characteristic components of LGS. LGS inhibited the early stage of DENV-2 infection, decreased the expression levels of viral E and non-structural protein 1 (NS1) proteins. LGS also reduced E protein and Hsp70 binding and attenuated the translocation of Hsp70 from cytoplasm to the cell membrane. Moreover, LGS decreased the binding of Hsp70 to Cav1. Further study showed that the overexpression of Cav1 reversed LGS-mediated E protein and Hsp70 inhibition in the plasma membrane. In the in vivo study, LGS was highly effective in prolonging the survival time, reducing viral loads. This work demonstrates for the first time that LGS exerts anti-DENV-2 activity in vitro and in vivo. LGS decreases DENV-2-stimulated cytoplasmic Hsp70 translocation into the plasma membrane by Cav1 inhibition, thereby inhibiting the early stage of virus infection. These findings indicate that LGS may be a candidate for the treatment of DENV.
    Keywords Dengue virus ; antiviral properties ; baicalin ; cytoplasm ; emodin ; fluorescent antibody technique ; heat-shock protein 70 ; high performance liquid chromatography ; plasma membrane ; precipitin tests ; public health ; therapeutics ; viral nonstructural proteins ; viruses ; Liang-Ge-San ; Dengue virus serotype 2 ; Heat shock protein 70 ; Caveolin1 ; Envelope protein ; :ALT ; Cav1 ; CCK8 ; CPE ; DENV ; DENV-2 ; DHF ; DSS ; DAPI ; dpi ; E ; ECL ; FBS ; Hsp70 ; HPLC ; ICR ; LGS ; MTT ; MβCD ; NS1 ; PBS ; PFU ; PFA ; PVDF ; PLT ; Q-PCR ; WTO
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-0718
    Publishing place Elsevier GmbH
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note Pre-press version
    ZDB-ID 1205240-1
    ISSN 1618-095X ; 0944-7113
    ISSN (online) 1618-095X
    ISSN 0944-7113
    DOI 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154977
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  4. Article ; Online: Effect of Direct Sowing Rates on Mid-season “Rice Feng-liang-you-xiang-1”

    Wen-jing He / Peng-fei Li / Zhi-hua Yuan / Yan-xia Zhang / Dan-ying Xing / Xiao-jiao Xiang / Hong Lu

    Advance Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol 5, Iss 4, Pp 422-

    2013  Volume 424

    Abstract: ... treatments were set up with different seeding rates for hybrid rice Feng-liang-you-xiang-1 which was sown ... relative economic output of Feng-liang-you-xiang-1 significantly. It shows a quadratic curve relationship ...

    Abstract To study the suitable seeding rate of middle-season rice sown directly in Jianghan Plain, 6 treatments were set up with different seeding rates for hybrid rice Feng-liang-you-xiang-1 which was sown directly: 22.5, 30, 37.5, 45, 52.5, 60 kg/hm2, respectively and the optimum seeding rate was selected. Some initiative results were made. The seeding rate influences whole growth period, yield components, yield and relative economic output of Feng-liang-you-xiang-1 significantly. It shows a quadratic curve relationship between seeding rate and whole growth period and when the seeding rates were less than 30 kg/hm2 or more than 52.5 kg/hm2, the whole growth period was obviously shortened compared with that of other seeding rate. Among the yield components, panicles, grains panicles, seed-setting rate and harvest index are effected very significantly by the seeding rate, showing a linear relationship of quadratic curve; while to 1000 seed weight the influence don’t reach the level of significant difference. And seeding rate shows in curve relation to yield (y = 2.5248x2 + 198.89x + 7620.1); when the seeding rate is 39.387 kg/hm2, the yield reaches the maximum value of 11536.95 kg/hm2.
    Keywords Direct sowing ; middle-season rice ; Production ; Seeding rate ; Nutrition. Foods and food supply ; TX341-641 ; Home economics ; TX1-1110 ; Technology ; T ; DOAJ:Nutrition and Food Sciences ; DOAJ:Agriculture and Food Sciences
    Subject code 339
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Maxwell Science Pubilication
    Document type Article ; Online
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  5. Article ; Online: Enhancing Seismic Damage Detection and Assessment in Highway Bridge Systems: A Pattern Recognition Approach with Bayesian Optimization.

    Liang, Xiao

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 2

    Abstract: Highway bridges stand as paramount elements within transportation infrastructure systems. The ability to ensure swift recovery after extreme events, such as earthquakes, is a fundamental trait of resilient communities. Consequently, expediting the ... ...

    Abstract Highway bridges stand as paramount elements within transportation infrastructure systems. The ability to ensure swift recovery after extreme events, such as earthquakes, is a fundamental trait of resilient communities. Consequently, expediting the recovery process necessitates near real-time diagnosis of structural damage to provide dependable information. In this study, a data-driven approach for damage detection and assessment is investigated, focusing on bridge columns-the pivotal supporting elements of bridge systems-based on simulations derived from nonlinear time history analysis. This research introduces a set of cumulative intensity-based damage features, whose efficacy is demonstrated through unsupervised learning techniques. Leveraging the support vector machine, a prominent pattern recognition algorithm in supervised learning, alongside Bayesian optimization with a Gaussian process, seismic damage detection and assessment are explored. Encouragingly, the methodology yields high estimation accuracies for both binary outcomes (indicating the presence of damage or the occurrence of collapse) and multi-class classifications (indicating the severity of damage). This breakthrough opens avenues for the practical implementation of on-board sensor computing, enabling near real-time damage detection and assessment in bridge structures.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s24020611
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  6. Book ; Online: Chapter Botanical design

    Zhang, Linli / Xiao, Liang / Tsekleves, Emmanuel / Pollastri, Serena / Tian, Bingqing

    Exploring the application of parametric plants in furniture

    2023  

    Keywords Interior design, decor & style guides ; Sustainability ; Plant arts ; biophilic design ; parametrical design ; sustainability ; furniture design
    Language English
    Size 1 electronic resource (5 pages)
    Publisher Academia Press
    Publishing place Ghent
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note English
    HBZ-ID HT030645211
    ISBN 9789401496476 ; 9401496471
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  7. Article ; Online: The application of brain organoid for drug discovery in mitochondrial diseases.

    Liang, Kristina Xiao

    The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology

    2024  Volume 170, Page(s) 106556

    Abstract: Mitochondrial diseases are difficult to treat due to the complexity and multifaceted nature of mitochondrial dysfunction. Brain organoids are three-dimensional (3D) structures derived from human pluripotent stem cells designed to mimic brain-like ... ...

    Abstract Mitochondrial diseases are difficult to treat due to the complexity and multifaceted nature of mitochondrial dysfunction. Brain organoids are three-dimensional (3D) structures derived from human pluripotent stem cells designed to mimic brain-like development and function. Brain organoids have received a lot of attention in recent years as powerful tools for modeling human diseases, brain development, and drug screening. Screening compounds for mitochondrial diseases using brain organoids could provide a more physiologically relevant platform for drug discovery. Brain organoids offer the possibility of personalized medicine because they can be derived from patient-specific cells, allowing testing of drugs tailored to specific genetic mutations. In this article, we highlight how brain organoids offer a promising avenue for screening compounds for mitochondrial diseases and address the challenges and limitations associated with their use. We hope this review will provide new insights into the further progress of brain organoids for mitochondrial screening studies.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Brain/physiology ; Organoids ; Pluripotent Stem Cells ; Drug Discovery ; Mitochondrial Diseases/drug therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-27
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1228429-4
    ISSN 1878-5875 ; 1357-2725
    ISSN (online) 1878-5875
    ISSN 1357-2725
    DOI 10.1016/j.biocel.2024.106556
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  8. Article ; Online: Interplay of mitochondria and diabetes: Unveiling novel therapeutic strategies.

    Xiao Liang, Kristina

    Mitochondrion

    2024  Volume 75, Page(s) 101850

    Abstract: The interplay between mitochondrial function and diabetes has gained significant attention due to its crucial role in the pathogenesis and progression of the disease. Mitochondria, known as the cellular powerhouses, are essential for glucose metabolism. ... ...

    Abstract The interplay between mitochondrial function and diabetes has gained significant attention due to its crucial role in the pathogenesis and progression of the disease. Mitochondria, known as the cellular powerhouses, are essential for glucose metabolism. Dysfunction of these organelles has been implicated in the development of insulin resistance and beta-cell failure, both prominent features of diabetes. This comprehensive review explores the intricate mechanisms involved, including the generation of reactive oxygen species and the impact of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations. Moreover, the review delves into emerging therapeutic strategies that specifically target mitochondria, such as mitochondria-targeted antioxidants, agents promoting mitochondrial biogenesis, and compounds modulating mitochondrial dynamics. The potential of these novel approaches is critically evaluated, taking into account their benefits and limitations, to provide a well-rounded perspective. Ultimately, this review emphasizes the importance of advancing our understanding of mitochondrial biology to revolutionize the treatment of diabetes.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Mitochondria/metabolism ; Diabetes Mellitus/drug therapy ; Diabetes Mellitus/metabolism ; DNA, Mitochondrial/genetics ; DNA, Mitochondrial/metabolism ; Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism ; Insulin Resistance ; Oxidative Stress
    Chemical Substances DNA, Mitochondrial ; Reactive Oxygen Species
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-07
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2056923-3
    ISSN 1872-8278 ; 1567-7249
    ISSN (online) 1872-8278
    ISSN 1567-7249
    DOI 10.1016/j.mito.2024.101850
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  9. Book: Di li xin xi xi tong zai Zhongguo liang shi sheng chan yan jiu zhong de ying yong

    Dang, Anrong / Yan, Shouyong / Xiao, Chunsheng

    (Zhonghua nong ye ke jiao ji jin zi zhu tu shu)

    1998  

    Author's details Dang Anrong, Yan Shouyong, Xiao Chunsheng zhu
    Series title Zhonghua nong ye ke jiao ji jin zi zhu tu shu
    Keywords Geographic information systems. ; Agricultural mapping ; Crop zones
    Language Chinese
    Size 7, 239 p., [4] p. of plates :, ill., maps (some col.) ;, 27 cm.
    Edition Di 1 ban.
    Publisher Zhongguo nong ye ke ji chu ban she
    Publishing place Beijing
    Document type Book
    Note Summary and added table of contents also in English.
    ISBN 7801196848 ; 9787801196842
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  10. Article ; Online: Hexafluoro-2-propanol (HFIP) decreased LPS-induced inflammatory response of Human microvascular endothelial cells.

    Liang, Lei / Xiao, Liang / Yu, Ze / Liu, Jia

    Asian journal of surgery

    2024  

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-22
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 1068461-x
    ISSN 0219-3108 ; 1015-9584
    ISSN (online) 0219-3108
    ISSN 1015-9584
    DOI 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.04.079
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