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  1. Book: Autophagy: biology and diseases

    Xie, Zhiping

    technology and methodology

    (Advances in experimental medicine and biology ; volume 1208)

    2021  

    Author's details Zhiping Xie editor
    Series title Advances in experimental medicine and biology ; volume 1208
    Collection
    Language English
    Size xiv, 453 Seiten, Illustrationen, Diagramme
    Publisher Springer
    Publishing place Singapore
    Publishing country Singapore
    Document type Book
    HBZ-ID HT020999310
    ISBN 978-981-16-2829-0 ; 9789811628306 ; 981-16-2829-7 ; 9811628300
    Database Catalogue ZB MED Medicine, Health

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  2. Article: Gender difference in association between low muscle mass and risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among Chinese adults with visceral obesity.

    Lu, Yayun / Xia, Qing / Wu, Liangyu / Xie, Zhiping

    Frontiers in nutrition

    2023  Volume 10, Page(s) 1026054

    Abstract: Background and aims: Although the association between low muscle mass and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is well-known, it has not been explored in viscerally obese populations by gender. Besides, whether low muscle mass still increases ... ...

    Abstract Background and aims: Although the association between low muscle mass and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is well-known, it has not been explored in viscerally obese populations by gender. Besides, whether low muscle mass still increases the NAFLD risk in subjects with visceral obesity, independent of obesity, is still unknown. The aim of this study was to explore the gender-specific association between low muscle mass and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in subjects with visceral obesity.
    Methods: Overall, 1,114 participants aged 19-89 years were recruited in this retrospective study. Liver disease was diagnosed by hepatic ultrasound. Skeletal muscle mass was estimated by bioimpedance analysis and defined by the appendicular skeletal muscle index (ASMI). Gender-specific differences in the ASMI value were compared between NAFLD and control groups. Restricted cubic spline and multivariate logistic regression were performed to analyze the association (stratified by gender and age) between the ASMI and the risk of NAFLD, respectively.
    Results: Middle-aged females (40-60 years) and males (of any age) with NAFLD had a significantly lower ASMI compared with controls (
    Conclusion: Among those with visceral obesity, low muscle mass increased the risk of NAFLD in males of any age, and middle-aged females, this may be explained by the postmenopausal decline in estrogen.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2776676-7
    ISSN 2296-861X
    ISSN 2296-861X
    DOI 10.3389/fnut.2023.1026054
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  3. Article ; Online: Ginsenoside Rg1 attenuation of neurogenesis disorder and neuronal apoptosis in the rat hippocampus after spinal cord injury may involve brain-derived neurotrophic factor/extracellular signal-regulated kinase signaling.

    Xi, Bin / Fu, Jieping / Wan, Dengfeng / Xie, Zhiping

    Neuroreport

    2023  Volume 34, Issue 5, Page(s) 290–298

    Abstract: Objective: We previously demonstrated that spinal cord injury (SCI) induced hippocampus injury and depression in rodents. Ginsenoside Rg1 effectively prevents neurodegenerative disorders. Here, we investigated the effects of ginsenoside Rg1 on the ... ...

    Abstract Objective: We previously demonstrated that spinal cord injury (SCI) induced hippocampus injury and depression in rodents. Ginsenoside Rg1 effectively prevents neurodegenerative disorders. Here, we investigated the effects of ginsenoside Rg1 on the hippocampus after SCI.
    Methods: We used a rat compression SCI model. Western blotting and morphologic assays were used to investigate the protective effects of ginsenoside Rg1 in the hippocampus.
    Results: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor/extracellular signal-regulated kinases (BDNF/ERK) signaling was altered in the hippocampus at 5 weeks after SCI. SCI attenuated neurogenesis and enhanced the expression of cleaved caspase-3 in the hippocampus; however, ginsenoside Rg1 attenuated cleaved caspase-3 expression and improved neurogenesis and BDNF/ERK signaling in the rat hippocampus. The results suggest that SCI affects BDNF/ERK signaling, and ginsenoside Rg1 can attenuate hippocampal damage after SCI.
    Conclusion: We speculate that the protective effects of ginsenoside Rg1 in hippocampal pathophysiology after SCI may involve BDNF/ERK signaling. Ginsenoside Rg1 shows promise as a therapeutic pharmaceutical product when seeking to counter SCI-induced hippocampal damage.
    MeSH term(s) Rats ; Animals ; Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases ; Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor ; Caspase 3 ; Spinal Cord Injuries/drug therapy ; Hippocampus ; Apoptosis ; Neurogenesis
    Chemical Substances Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases (EC 2.7.11.24) ; Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor ; ginsenoside Rg1 (PJ788634QY) ; Caspase 3 (EC 3.4.22.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1049746-8
    ISSN 1473-558X ; 0959-4965
    ISSN (online) 1473-558X
    ISSN 0959-4965
    DOI 10.1097/WNR.0000000000001891
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  4. Article: CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Generation of Mutant Lines in

    Zhang, Chun-Xiao / Li, Ru-Jie / Baude, Laura / Reinhardt, Didier / Xie, Zhi-Ping / Staehelin, Christian

    Biology

    2024  Volume 13, Issue 1

    Abstract: CRISPR/Cas9 systems are commonly used for plant genome editing; however, the generation of homozygous mutant lines ... ...

    Abstract CRISPR/Cas9 systems are commonly used for plant genome editing; however, the generation of homozygous mutant lines in
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-19
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2661517-4
    ISSN 2079-7737
    ISSN 2079-7737
    DOI 10.3390/biology13010053
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  5. Article ; Online: The Efficacy of Different Material Scaffold-Guided Cell Transplantation in the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury in Rats: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.

    Wang, Zhihua / Li, Jun / Xu, Tianqi / Guo, Boyu / Xie, Zhiping / Li, Meihua

    Cellular and molecular neurobiology

    2024  Volume 44, Issue 1, Page(s) 43

    Abstract: Cell transplantation is a promising treatment option for spinal cord injury (SCI). However, there is no consensus on the choice of carrier scaffolds to host the cells. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of different material scaffold-mediated cell ... ...

    Abstract Cell transplantation is a promising treatment option for spinal cord injury (SCI). However, there is no consensus on the choice of carrier scaffolds to host the cells. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of different material scaffold-mediated cell transplantation in treating SCI in rats. According to PRISMA's principle, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases were searched, and relevant literature was referenced. Only original research on cell transplantation plus natural or synthetic scaffolds in SCI rats was included. Direct and indirect evidence for improving hind limb motor function was pooled through meta-analysis. A subgroup analysis of some factors that may affect the therapeutic effect was conducted to understand the results fully. In total, 25 studies met the inclusion criteria, in which 293 rats received sham surgery, 78 rats received synthetic material scaffolds, and 219 rats received natural materials scaffolds. The network meta-analysis demonstrated that although synthetic scaffolds were slightly inferior to natural scaffolds in terms of restoring motor function in cell transplantation of SCI rats, no statistical differences were observed between the two (MD: -0.35; 95% CI -2.6 to 1.9). Moreover, the subgroup analysis revealed that the type and number of cells may be important factors in therapeutic efficacy (P < 0.01). Natural scaffolds and synthetic scaffolds are equally effective in cell transplantation of SCI rats without significant differences. In the future, the findings need to be validated in multicenter, large-scale, randomized controlled trials in clinical practice. Trial registration: Registration ID CRD42024459674 (PROSPERO).
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Spinal Cord Injuries/therapy ; Rats ; Tissue Scaffolds/chemistry ; Cell Transplantation/methods ; Network Meta-Analysis ; Treatment Outcome ; Recovery of Function
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-05-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Systematic Review ; Meta-Analysis ; Review
    ZDB-ID 283404-2
    ISSN 1573-6830 ; 0272-4340
    ISSN (online) 1573-6830
    ISSN 0272-4340
    DOI 10.1007/s10571-024-01465-6
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  6. Article ; Online: Multi-platform omics sequencing dissects the atlas of plasma-derived exosomes in rats with or without depression-like behavior after traumatic spinal cord injury.

    Wang, Zhihua / Xie, Zhiping / Zhang, Zhixiong / Zhou, Wu / Guo, Boyu / Li, Meihua

    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry

    2024  Volume 132, Page(s) 110987

    Abstract: Background: Exosomes can penetrate the blood-brain barrier for material exchange between the peripheral and central nervous systems. Differences in exosome contents could explain the susceptibility of different individuals to depression-like behavior ... ...

    Abstract Background: Exosomes can penetrate the blood-brain barrier for material exchange between the peripheral and central nervous systems. Differences in exosome contents could explain the susceptibility of different individuals to depression-like behavior after traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI).
    Methods: Hierarchical clustering was used to integrate multiple depression-related behavioral outcomes in sham and TSCI rats and ultimately identify non-depressed and depressed rats. The difference in plasma exosome contents between non-depressed and depressed rats after TSCI was assessed in 15 random subjects by performing plasma exosome transcriptomics, mass spectroscope-based proteomics, and non-targeted metabolomics analyses.
    Results: The results revealed that about 27.6% of the rats developed depression-like behavior after TSCI. Totally, 10 differential metabolites, 81 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs), 373 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), and 55 differentially expressed miRNAs (DEmiRNAs) were identified between non-depressed TSCI and sham rats. Meanwhile, 37 differential metabolites, 499 DEPs, 1361 DEGs, and 89 DEmiRNAs were identified between depressed and non-depressed TSCI rats. Enrichment analysis showed that the progression of depression-like behavior after TSCI may be related to amino acid metabolism disorder and dysfunction of multiple signaling pathways, including endocytosis, lipid and atherosclerosis, toll-like receptor, TNF, and PI3K-Akt pathway.
    Conclusion: Overall, our study systematically revealed for the first time the differences in plasma exosome contents between non-depressed and depressed rats after TSCI, which will help broaden our understanding of the complex molecular mechanisms involved in brain functional recombination after TSCI.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Rats ; Animals ; Depression/etiology ; Exosomes/metabolism ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases ; Spinal Cord Injuries/complications ; Spinal Cord Injuries/metabolism ; MicroRNAs
    Chemical Substances Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases (EC 2.7.1.-) ; MicroRNAs
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 781181-0
    ISSN 1878-4216 ; 0278-5846
    ISSN (online) 1878-4216
    ISSN 0278-5846
    DOI 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2024.110987
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  7. Article: Finite element simulation of mechanical properties of Rosa roxburghii under compression loading

    Lang, Yancheng / Xie, Zhiping / Chen, Luqi

    Journal of food process engineering. 2022 Jan., v. 45, no. 1

    2022  

    Abstract: It is very necessary to understand the mechanical properties of Rosa roxburghii fruit for harvesting, packaging, processing, transportation, storage, and related equipment design and improvement. This research was to determine the mechanical properties ... ...

    Abstract It is very necessary to understand the mechanical properties of Rosa roxburghii fruit for harvesting, packaging, processing, transportation, storage, and related equipment design and improvement. This research was to determine the mechanical properties of R. roxburghii fruits through compressive experiments and finite element simulations and to verify the accuracy of the finite element model. In order to achieve finite element analysis, an accurate three‐dimensional (3D) geometric model was reconstructed by applying 3D laser technology and point cloud reconstruction algorithm. The elastic modulus and Poisson's ratio of R. roxburghii fruits were determined to be 4.0 MPa and 0.35 through experiments. The finite element simulation results provided valuable numerical data and visualized stress distribution. The simulation results showed that R. roxburghii fruits were damaged under the loads of 156.2 N (vertical) or 148.3 N (horizontal), with a maximum deformation of 5.0 mm (vertical) or 6.93 mm (horizontal), respectively. In the vertical and horizontal compression positions, the maximum relative errors between the experimental results and the finite element model are 24.71 and 13.99%, respectively. The results of the compressive strain energy of the fruit showed that the maximum relative error between the experimentally measured strain energy and the strain energy calculated by FEM simulation was 9.20 and 2.09% in the vertical and horizontal directions, respectively. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: As there is no relevant literature on the mechanical analysis of Rosa roxburghii fruit, the finite element method has been successfully applied to analyze the mechanical properties of R. roxburghii fruit under compressive load. At the same time, the simulation results have also been verified by experimental data, and the finite element technology has certain application prospects in food processing engineering. This study proposes a method based on 3D scanning technology and point cloud reconstruction algorithm to reconstruct an accurate geometric model of R. roxburghii fruit for finite element simulation, and conducts an in‐depth analysis on the stress, strain, and strain energy of the fruit. The purpose of this article is to propose a reliable method to predict the mechanical properties of the fruits under compressive load. The finite element simulation results can not only provide the basic data needed for fruit packaging and protection but also can be used for the design of automated fruit picking manipulators and the improvement of fruit processing equipment.
    Keywords Poisson distribution ; Rosa roxburghii ; algorithms ; automation ; compression strength ; data collection ; deformation ; energy ; equipment design ; finite element analysis ; fruits ; geometry ; models ; modulus of elasticity ; transportation
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-01
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
    Document type Article
    Note JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 752358-0
    ISSN 0145-8876
    ISSN 0145-8876
    DOI 10.1111/jfpe.13939
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  8. Article ; Online: Visualizing Yeast Organelles with Fluorescent Protein Markers.

    Liu, Chang-Yue / Zhu, Jing / Xie, Zhiping

    Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE

    2022  , Issue 182

    Abstract: The budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is a classic model system in studying organelle function and dynamics. In our previous works, we have constructed fluorescent protein-based markers for major organelles and endomembrane structures, including ... ...

    Abstract The budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is a classic model system in studying organelle function and dynamics. In our previous works, we have constructed fluorescent protein-based markers for major organelles and endomembrane structures, including the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum (ER), Golgi apparatus, endosomes, vacuoles, mitochondria, peroxisomes, lipid droplets, and autophagosomes. The protocol presented here describes the procedures for using these markers in yeast, including DNA preparation for yeast transformation, selection and evaluation of transformants, fluorescent microscopic observation, and the expected outcomes. The text is geared toward researchers who are entering the field of yeast organelle study from other backgrounds. Essential steps are covered, as well as technical notes about microscope hardware considerations and several common pitfalls. It provides a starting point for people to observe yeast subcellular entities by live-cell fluorescent microscopy. These tools and methods can be used to identify protein subcellular localization and track organelles of interest in time-lapse imaging.
    MeSH term(s) Biomarkers/metabolism ; Coloring Agents/metabolism ; Endoplasmic Reticulum/metabolism ; Golgi Apparatus/metabolism ; Humans ; Mitochondria/metabolism ; Organelles/metabolism ; Peroxisomes/metabolism ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers ; Coloring Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Video-Audio Media ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2259946-0
    ISSN 1940-087X ; 1940-087X
    ISSN (online) 1940-087X
    ISSN 1940-087X
    DOI 10.3791/63846
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  9. Article ; Online: Assays for Autophagy III: Observing Dynamic Protein Trafficking.

    Zhu, Jing / Xie, Zhiping

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)

    2020  Volume 2196, Page(s) 211–222

    Abstract: Macroautophagy, by its very nature, is a protein trafficking process. Cargos are transported and processed. Atg proteins come and go. In this chapter, we present three assays to monitor these dynamic events: a non-radioactive pulse-chase labeling assay ... ...

    Abstract Macroautophagy, by its very nature, is a protein trafficking process. Cargos are transported and processed. Atg proteins come and go. In this chapter, we present three assays to monitor these dynamic events: a non-radioactive pulse-chase labeling assay to monitor the transport of prApe1 and two fluorescent microscopy-based assays to assess the trafficking of Atg8 and Atg9.
    MeSH term(s) Autophagosomes/metabolism ; Autophagy ; Autophagy-Related Proteins/metabolism ; Microscopy, Fluorescence ; Protein Transport ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genetics ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae/metabolism ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins/genetics ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins/metabolism ; Vesicular Transport Proteins/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Autophagy-Related Proteins ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins ; Vesicular Transport Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1940-6029
    ISSN (online) 1940-6029
    DOI 10.1007/978-1-0716-0868-5_16
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  10. Article: Geometric Modeling of Rosa roxburghii Fruit Based on Three-Dimensional Point Cloud Reconstruction

    Xie, Zhiping / Lang, Yancheng / Chen, Luqi

    Journal of food quality. 2021 Sept. 29, v. 2021

    2021  

    Abstract: Fruit three-dimensional (3D) model is crucial to estimating its geometrical and mechanical properties and improving the level of fruit mechanical processing. Considering the complex geometrical features and the required model accuracy, this paper ... ...

    Abstract Fruit three-dimensional (3D) model is crucial to estimating its geometrical and mechanical properties and improving the level of fruit mechanical processing. Considering the complex geometrical features and the required model accuracy, this paper proposed a 3D point cloud reconstruction method for the Rosa roxburghii fruit based on a three-dimensional laser scanner, including 3D point cloud generation, point cloud registration, fruit thorns segmentation, and 3D reconstruction. The 3D laser scanner was used to obtain the original 3D point cloud data of the Rosa roxburghii fruit, and then the fruit thorns data were removed by the segmentation algorithm combining the statistical outlier removal and radius outlier removal. By analyzing the effects of five-point cloud simplification methods, the optimal simplification method was determined. The Poisson reconstruction algorithm, the screened Poisson reconstruction algorithm, the greedy projection triangulation algorithm, and the Delaunay triangulation algorithm were utilized to reconstruct the fruit model. The number of model vertices, the number of facets, and the relative volume error were used to determine the best reconstruction algorithm. The results indicated that this model can better reconstruct the actual surface of Rosa roxburghii fruit. The method provides a reference for the related application.
    Keywords Rosa roxburghii ; algorithms ; data collection ; food quality ; fruits ; geometry ; models ; scanners
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-0929
    Publishing place Hindawi
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2175284-9
    ISSN 1745-4557
    ISSN 1745-4557
    DOI 10.1155/2021/9990499
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