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  1. Article ; Online: High-Throughput Computational Screening of Solid-Binding Peptides.

    Qi, Xin / Pfaendtner, Jim

    Journal of chemical theory and computation

    2024  Volume 20, Issue 7, Page(s) 2959–2968

    Abstract: Inspired by biomineralization, a naturally occurring, protein-facilitated process, solid-binding peptides (SBPs) have gained much attention for their potential to fabricate various shaped nanocrystals and hierarchical nanostructures. The advantage of ... ...

    Abstract Inspired by biomineralization, a naturally occurring, protein-facilitated process, solid-binding peptides (SBPs) have gained much attention for their potential to fabricate various shaped nanocrystals and hierarchical nanostructures. The advantage of SBPs over other traditionally used synthetic polymers or short ligands is their tunable interaction with the solid material surface via carefully programmed sequence and being solution-dependent simultaneously. However, designing a sequence with targeted binding affinity or selectivity often involves intensive processes such as phage display, and only a limited number of sequences can be identified. Other computational efforts have also been introduced, but the validation process remains prohibitively expensive once a suitable sequence has been identified. In this paper, we present a new model to rapidly estimate the binding free energy of any given sequence to a solid surface. We show how the overall binding of a polypeptide can be estimated from the free energy contribution of each residue based on the statistics of the thermodynamically stable structure ensemble. We validated our model using five silica-binding peptides of different binding affinities and lengths and showed that the model is accurate and robust across a wider range of chemistries and binding strengths. The computational cost of this method can be as low as 3% of the commonly used enhanced sampling scheme for similar studies and has a great potential to be used in high-throughput algorithms to obtain larger training data sets for machine learning SBP screening.
    MeSH term(s) Peptides/chemistry ; Proteins ; Algorithms ; Nanostructures/chemistry ; Machine Learning ; Protein Binding
    Chemical Substances Peptides ; Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1549-9626
    ISSN (online) 1549-9626
    DOI 10.1021/acs.jctc.3c01286
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  2. Article ; Online: Altered Metabolism in Motor Neuron Diseases: Mechanism and Potential Therapeutic Target.

    Barone, Cassandra / Qi, Xin

    Cells

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 11

    Abstract: Motor Neuron Diseases (MND) are neurological disorders characterized by a loss of varying motor neurons resulting in decreased physical capabilities. Current research is focused on hindering disease progression by determining causes of motor neuron death. ...

    Abstract Motor Neuron Diseases (MND) are neurological disorders characterized by a loss of varying motor neurons resulting in decreased physical capabilities. Current research is focused on hindering disease progression by determining causes of motor neuron death. Metabolic malfunction has been proposed as a promising topic when targeting motor neuron loss. Alterations in metabolism have also been noted at the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) and skeletal muscle tissue, emphasizing the importance of a cohesive system. Finding metabolism changes consistent throughout both neurons and skeletal muscle tissue could pose as a target for therapeutic intervention. This review will focus on metabolic deficits reported in MNDs and propose potential therapeutic targets for future intervention.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Motor Neuron Disease/therapy ; Motor Neuron Disease/metabolism ; Motor Neurons/pathology ; Neuromuscular Junction/pathology ; Muscle, Skeletal/metabolism ; Nerve Degeneration/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-02
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2661518-6
    ISSN 2073-4409 ; 2073-4409
    ISSN (online) 2073-4409
    ISSN 2073-4409
    DOI 10.3390/cells12111536
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  3. Article ; Online: Nonlinear function-on-scalar regression via functional universal approximation.

    Luo, Ruiyan / Qi, Xin

    Biometrics

    2023  Volume 79, Issue 4, Page(s) 3319–3331

    Abstract: We consider general nonlinear function-on-scalar (FOS) regression models, where the functional response depends on multiple scalar predictors in a general unknown nonlinear form. Existing methods either assume specific model forms (e.g., additive models) ...

    Abstract We consider general nonlinear function-on-scalar (FOS) regression models, where the functional response depends on multiple scalar predictors in a general unknown nonlinear form. Existing methods either assume specific model forms (e.g., additive models) or directly estimate the nonlinear function in a space with dimension equal to the number of scalar predictors, which can only be applied to models with a few scalar predictors. To overcome these shortcomings, motivated by the classic universal approximation theorem used in neural networks, we develop a functional universal approximation theorem which can be used to approximate general nonlinear FOS maps and can be easily adopted into the framework of functional data analysis. With this theorem and utilizing smoothness regularity, we develop a novel method to fit the general nonlinear FOS regression model and make predictions. Our new method does not make any specific assumption on the model forms, and it avoids the direct estimation of nonlinear functions in a space with dimension equal to the number of scalar predictors. By estimating a sequence of bivariate functions, our method can be applied to models with a relatively large number of scalar predictors. The good performance of the proposed method is demonstrated by empirical studies on various simulated and real datasets.
    MeSH term(s) Neural Networks, Computer ; Nonlinear Dynamics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 213543-7
    ISSN 1541-0420 ; 0099-4987 ; 0006-341X
    ISSN (online) 1541-0420
    ISSN 0099-4987 ; 0006-341X
    DOI 10.1111/biom.13838
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  4. Article ; Online: In Response.

    Qi, Xin / Cui, Yulong

    Anesthesia and analgesia

    2023  Volume 136, Issue 6, Page(s) e44

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 80032-6
    ISSN 1526-7598 ; 0003-2999
    ISSN (online) 1526-7598
    ISSN 0003-2999
    DOI 10.1213/ANE.0000000000006497
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  5. Article ; Online: Empowering Hong Kong Chinese families with autism: A preliminary study of the online Hanen More Than Words Program.

    Qi, Xin / Zhao, Qiwei / To, Carol K S

    Autism & developmental language impairments

    2024  Volume 9, Page(s) 23969415241245096

    Abstract: Purpose: Parent involvement is crucial for tailored early intervention programs. The Hanen More Than Words (HMTW) program is a parent-implemented language intervention for autistic children. The current study examined the effectiveness of the HMTW ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Parent involvement is crucial for tailored early intervention programs. The Hanen More Than Words (HMTW) program is a parent-implemented language intervention for autistic children. The current study examined the effectiveness of the HMTW program delivered online among Chinese families.
    Methods: Using a randomized controlled trial design, 22 Chinese families of autistic children in Hong Kong completed the trial. Baseline and post-intervention assessments were conducted to measure changes in parent-child interaction, parents' use of linguistic facilitation techniques (LFTs), and children's communication skills. Additionally, the influence of parental self-efficacy and parenting stress on treatment outcomes was explored.
    Results: The intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in parent-child attention synchrony. Although the treatment effect on children's spontaneous communication was not significant, the intervention group showed a larger effect size compared to the controls. The treatment outcomes were mainly influenced by the parents' initial levels of self-efficacy but not by parenting stress.
    Conclusion: These findings provide preliminary evidence of the effectiveness of the online-delivered HMTW program for Chinese parents of autistic children. Further research involving a larger sample and focusing on long-term effects is needed.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2863109-2
    ISSN 2396-9415 ; 2396-9415
    ISSN (online) 2396-9415
    ISSN 2396-9415
    DOI 10.1177/23969415241245096
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  6. Article ; Online: Prediction method for the tension force of support ropes in flexible rockfall barriers based on full-scale experiments and numerical analysis.

    Qi, Xin / Zhao, Lei / Meng, Qing-Cheng

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 9969

    Abstract: This paper proposes a prediction method for the tension force of support ropes in flexible rockfall barriers. The method is based on two full-scale model tests with an impact energy of 3000 kJ, as well as 36 set numerical models featuring varying lengths ...

    Abstract This paper proposes a prediction method for the tension force of support ropes in flexible rockfall barriers. The method is based on two full-scale model tests with an impact energy of 3000 kJ, as well as 36 set numerical models featuring varying lengths and impact energies. From the results of full scale tests and numerical models, it is inferred that the tension force at the end of the support rope is significantly less than that at the point of impact, exhibiting an approximate Gaussian attenuation distribution with propagation distance. To account for the attenuation of tensile forces in support ropes, a tensile attenuation coefficient is defined. Through comparative analysis of data obtained from 36 models with varying impact energies and propagation distances, the average attenuation coefficient for the upper support rope is determined to be approximately 0.7, while the average coefficient for the lower support rope is around 0.8. Utilizing the least squares method, a prediction method for the tension force of support ropes in flexible rockfall barriers is established. This method takes into account both the propagation distance and impact energy, enabling accurate predictions of the tensile behavior of the ropes under different conditions. This prediction model provides valuable insights for engineers in the design and optimization of these flexible barriers for rockfall mitigation.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-30
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-60508-6
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  7. Article ; Online: Nonlinear function‐on‐scalar regression via functional universal approximation

    Luo, Ruiyan / Qi, Xin

    Biometrics. 2023 Dec., v. 79, no. 4 p.3319-3331

    2023  

    Abstract: We consider general nonlinear function‐on‐scalar (FOS) regression models, where the functional response depends on multiple scalar predictors in a general unknown nonlinear form. Existing methods either assume specific model forms (e.g., additive models) ...

    Abstract We consider general nonlinear function‐on‐scalar (FOS) regression models, where the functional response depends on multiple scalar predictors in a general unknown nonlinear form. Existing methods either assume specific model forms (e.g., additive models) or directly estimate the nonlinear function in a space with dimension equal to the number of scalar predictors, which can only be applied to models with a few scalar predictors. To overcome these shortcomings, motivated by the classic universal approximation theorem used in neural networks, we develop a functional universal approximation theorem which can be used to approximate general nonlinear FOS maps and can be easily adopted into the framework of functional data analysis. With this theorem and utilizing smoothness regularity, we develop a novel method to fit the general nonlinear FOS regression model and make predictions. Our new method does not make any specific assumption on the model forms, and it avoids the direct estimation of nonlinear functions in a space with dimension equal to the number of scalar predictors. By estimating a sequence of bivariate functions, our method can be applied to models with a relatively large number of scalar predictors. The good performance of the proposed method is demonstrated by empirical studies on various simulated and real datasets.
    Keywords additives ; biometry ; data collection ; dimensions ; empirical research ; neural networks ; regression analysis
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-12
    Size p. 3319-3331.
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 213543-7
    ISSN 0099-4987 ; 0006-341X
    ISSN 0099-4987 ; 0006-341X
    DOI 10.1111/biom.13838
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  8. Article ; Online: Impact of Starch Gelatinization on Digestibility and Human Health

    Qi, Xin / Tester, Richard

    Starch ‐ Stärke. 2023 May, v. 75, no. 5-6 p.e2200195-

    2023  

    Abstract: The availability of digestible energy from consumed starch depends on whether the starch is in an amorphous/digestible or ordered/less digestible form. The capacity of man to digest starch has been an evolutionary process where early hunter gatherers ... ...

    Abstract The availability of digestible energy from consumed starch depends on whether the starch is in an amorphous/digestible or ordered/less digestible form. The capacity of man to digest starch has been an evolutionary process where early hunter gatherers would have eaten crops with relatively low amounts of starch that is also not cooked. This requires a lot of digestive effort to extract calories and hence the efficiency in the body of the starch digestive process. Modern man, however, cooks (and has done for centuries) starchy crops. This, combined with the high starch contents of foods that are also readily available, has led to excess calories in the diet (from other nutrient sources too) and associated disease states. This article is designed to set the gelatinization of starch in the context of health and how starch processing needs to be regulated to control excess calories in the diet – many from starch. Key messages to gain from this review are that i) starch is a potential source of energy and depending on how and when it is processed and consumed it will impact on energy and health plus that ii) overall management of calories – including from digestible starch – is critical for optimal health.
    Keywords diet ; digestibility ; digestible carbohydrates ; digestible energy ; energy ; gelatinization ; human health ; starch
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-05
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note REVIEW
    ZDB-ID 241168-4
    ISSN 0038-9056
    ISSN 0038-9056
    DOI 10.1002/star.202200195
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  9. Article ; Online: PAZ domain is critical for spermatogenesis in chicken

    Qi-xin, Guo / Lu, Xu / Hao, Bai / Guo-Hong, Chen / Guo-bin, Chang

    Animal Biotechnology. 2023 Aug. 1, v. 34, no. 4 p.1102-1111

    2023  

    Abstract: Piwi-like protein 1 (PIWIL1) plays a crucial role in stem cell proliferation, embryogenesis, growth, and development. We aimed to unravel the function of PIWIL1 and its Piwi/Argonaute/Zwille (PAZ) domain in chicken embryogenesis. The expression of PIWI1 ... ...

    Abstract Piwi-like protein 1 (PIWIL1) plays a crucial role in stem cell proliferation, embryogenesis, growth, and development. We aimed to unravel the function of PIWIL1 and its Piwi/Argonaute/Zwille (PAZ) domain in chicken embryogenesis. The expression of PIWI1 at different stages of spermatogenesis was analyzed by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and the PAZ domain was mutated based on its 3D structure model using the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats Cas9 (CRISPR/Cas9) technology. The results indicated that PIWIL1 mRNA was specifically expressed in spermatogonium cells undergoing meiosis. After targeting the PAZ domain (300–370 amino acid residues), we obtained two mutant DF-1 cell clones with 23-bp and 8-bp deletions. Injection of the pCMV-Cas9-puro-sgRNA-2 construct into 2.5-day embryos resulted in generation of 19 different PAZ mutants (13 males and 6 females), which showed delayed hatching, reduced quality of semen, and decreased expression of PIWIL1 and SOX2 at embryonic days 5 and 18. However, we could not obtain PAZ double knockout (KO) chickens by crossing of the F₀ generation, suggesting that PAZ double KO may halt embryonic development. Our results indicate that PIWIL1 plays an important role in meiosis and that PAZ mutations can lead to decreased sperm quality, whereas its double KO may arrest embryogenesis in chicken.
    Keywords CRISPR-Cas systems ; amino acids ; biotechnology ; cell proliferation ; chickens ; embryogenesis ; meiosis ; models ; mutants ; reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction ; semen ; sperm quality ; spermatogenesis ; spermatogonia ; stem cells ; PIWIL1 ; PAZ domain ; chicken ; CRISPR/Cas9
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-0801
    Size p. 1102-1111.
    Publishing place Taylor & Francis
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2043243-4
    ISSN 1532-2378 ; 1049-5398
    ISSN (online) 1532-2378
    ISSN 1049-5398
    DOI 10.1080/10495398.2021.2011742
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  10. Article ; Online: The Mechanism of the Channel Opening in Channelrhodopsin-2

    Qi Xin / Wenying Zhang / Shuai Yuan

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 24, Iss 5667, p

    A Molecular Dynamics Simulation

    2023  Volume 5667

    Abstract: Channelrhodopsin-2 (ChR2) has been one of the most important objects in the study of optogenetics. The retinal chromophore molecule absorbs photons and undergoes an isomerization reaction, which triggers the photocycle, resulting in a series of ... ...

    Abstract Channelrhodopsin-2 (ChR2) has been one of the most important objects in the study of optogenetics. The retinal chromophore molecule absorbs photons and undergoes an isomerization reaction, which triggers the photocycle, resulting in a series of conformational changes. In this study, a series of intermediate structures (including D470, P500, P390-early, P390-late, and P520 states) of ChR2 in the photocycle were modeled, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were performed to elucidate the mechanism of ion channel opening of ChR2. The maximum absorption wavelength of these intermediates calculated by time-dependent density function theory (TD-DFT) is in general agreement with the experimental values, the distribution of water density gradually increases in the process of photocycle, and the radius of the ion channel is larger than 6 Å. All these results indicate that our structural models of the intermediates are reasonable. The evolution of protonation state of E90 during the photocycle is explained. E90 will deprotonate when the P390-early transforms into P390-late, in which the two conformations of P390-early and P390-late obtained from the simulations are consistent with the experimental descriptions. To validate the conductive P520 state, the potential mean force (PMF) of Na <semantics> + </semantics> ions passing through the P520 intermediate was calculated by using steered molecular dynamics (SMD) simulation combined with umbrella sampling. The result shows that the Na <semantics> + </semantics> ions passing through the channel with a very low energy barrier, especially in the central gate, is almost barrierless. This indicates that the channel is open in the P520 state.
    Keywords Channelrhodopsin-2 ; molecular dynamics simulation ; ion channel ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Subject code 541
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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