Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate on Melanoma Cell Line: Inhibition of Cerebral Metastases Formation by Targeting NF-kB Genes-Mediating MicroRNA-4443 and MicroRNA-3620—Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate Effect on Melanoma

Glycyrrhizic acid (GA), a natural compound isolated from licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), has exhibited anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects in vitro. Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate (DPG), a dipotassium salt of GA, also has shown an anti-tumor effect on glioblastoma cell lines, U87MG and T98G. The study investigated the DPG effects in the melanoma cell line (SK-MEL-28). MTT assay demonstrated that the viability of the cells was significantly decreased in a time- and dose-dependent manner after DPG (IC₅₀ = 36 mM; 24 h). DNA fragmentation suggested that DPG (IC₅₀) induced cellular apoptosis, which was confirmed by a significant number of TUNEL-positive cells (p-value = 0.048) and by PARP-1 [0.55 vs. 1.02 arbitrary units (AUs), p-value = 0.001], BAX (1.91 vs. 1.05 AUs, p-value = 0.09), and BCL-2 (0.51 vs. 1.07 AUs, p-value = 0.0018) mRNA compared to control cells. The proliferation and wound-healing assays showed an anti-proliferative effect on DPG-IC₅₀-treated cells, also indicating an inhibitory effect on cell migration (p-values < 0.001). Moreover, it was observed that DPG promoted a 100% reduction in melanospheres formation (p-value = 0.008). Our previous microRNAs (miRs) global analysis has revealed that DPG might increase miR-4443 and miR-3620 expression levels. Thus, qPCR showed that after DPG treatment, SK-MEL-28 cells presented significantly high miR-4443 (1.77 vs. 1.04 AUs, p-value = 0.02) and miR-3620 (2.30 vs. 1.00 AUs, p-value = 0.01) expression compared to control cells, which are predicted to target the NF-kB, CD209 and TNC genes, respectively. Both genes are responsible for cell attachment and migration, and qPCR revealed significantly decreased CD209 (1.01 vs. 0.54 AUs, p-value = 0.018) and TNC (1.00 vs. 0.31 AUs, p-value = 2.38 × 10⁻⁶) mRNA expression levels after DPG compared to untreated cells. Furthermore, the migration of SK-MEL-28 cells stimulated by 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA) was attenuated by adding DPG by wound-healing assay (48 h: p-value = 0.004; 72 h: p-value = 7.0 × 10⁻⁴). In addition, the MMP-9 expression level was inhibited by DPG in melanoma cells stimulated by TPA and compared to TPA-treated cells (3.56 vs. 0.99 AUs, p-value = 0.0016) after 24 h of treatment. Our results suggested that DPG has an apoptotic, anti-proliferative, and anti-migratory effect on SK-MEL-28 cells. DPG was also able to inhibit cancer stem-like cells that may cause cerebral tumor formation.     

含大剂量功能性油剂的热塑性聚合物母粒SROPE

SROPE技术是用加入第三组分嵌段聚合物的方法使大剂量的功能性油剂混入热塑性聚合物中,制成具有油剂缓慢析出性能的母粒,可赋予聚合物一定的功能性。SROPE技术对于几乎所有的模压和熔融纺丝工艺都有相当广泛的通用性。     

The effect of nitrogen and sulphur compounds on extreme pressure lubrication

This paper reports the synthesis of hydroxyheptadecyl-substituted-1,3,4-thiadiazoles and mercapto-1,2,4-triazoles and the evaluation of extreme pressure activity of their admixtures (0.5% and 1% w/ v) with a paraffinic oil in a four-ball test. Alloy steel bearing balls of 12.7 mm diameter were used as test specimens. All the additives exhibited good activity in reducing wear and increasing the values of mean Hertz load (MHL) and flash temperature parameter (FTP) as compared to the base fluid. The presence of p-methoxy- and p-chloro- groups in the thiadiazole and mercapto triazole rings has been found to enhance the activity of these additives. Scanning Auger Electron Spectroscopy surface studies were conducted to analyse the additive-metal interaction.     

Kinetics and mechanism of iodide-film growth on lead-effect of short-circuiting and higher-valent dopant

The effect of a higher-valent dopant like Sb on the iodination rate of lead under normal and short-circuit conditions in iodine pressure of 0.615–6.578 kPa and in the temperature range of 423–523 K has been investigated. Like pure Pb, Sb-doped Pb also follows the parabolic law of film growth. The isothermal parabolic rate constants are found to be enhanced due to the presence of Sb. The iodine-vapor-pressure dependence of the isothermal parabolic rate constant has been observed to be k_ppI ₂ ^1/2 . This has been explained on the consideration of electron-hole migration across the film as the rate-limiting step. The activation energy for iodination of Sb-doped Pb under normal condition is estimated to be 64 kJ · mol^–1 in an iodine pressure of 0.615 kPa. The rate of iodide-film growth has been found to increase considerably under a short-circuit mode of experiments. Such observations have been explained with the concept of ion migration as the rate-limiting step for the film-growth process. The iodine pressure dependence of rate constants under short-circuit conditions is observed to be k_pI ₂ ^1/3 , associated with an activation energy value of 51 kJ mol^–1. The effect of putting additional resistances in series to the short-circuit Pt path during iodination of Sb-doped Pb is found to be similar to that observed for pure Pb. Results of the present study have been explained considering the prevalence of Schottky-Wagner type of point defects in the lead-iodide film. Wagner's electrochemical potential gradient has been confirmed to be the main driving force for the film-growth process. Iodide films have been characterized by SEM, EDS, EPMA, XRD, and AES analyses to substantiate the kinetics results.     

Fe_(16)N_2 的沉淀效应

含氮马氏体室温时效和低于１７５℃回火时有Ｆｅ１６Ｎ２沉淀。Ｆｅ１６Ｎ２的沉淀效应显著,于１００℃回火时沉淀效应最大,ＨＶ、ｃ／ａ比和α（２２０）半高宽均达到最大值。Ｆｅ１６Ｎ２淀淀具有很高的强化效果,纯铁和２０钢渗氮后于１００℃回火,硬度分别提高５８％和６２％。Ｆｅ１６Ｎ２的沉淀效应具有广泛的应用前景     

Comparative Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Obtained by Wet Chemical Reduction and Solvothermal Methods

The synthesis of nanoparticles from noble metals has received high attention from researchers due to their unique properties and their wide range of applications. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), in particular, show a remarkable inhibitory effect against microorganisms and viruses. Various methods have been developed to obtain AgNPs, however the stability of such nanostructures over time is still challenging. Researchers attempt to obtain particular shapes and sizes in order to tailor AgNPs properties for specific areas, such as biochemistry, biology, agriculture, electronics, medicine, and industry. The aim of this study was to design AgNPs with improved antimicrobial characteristics and stability. Two different wet chemical routes were considered: synthesis being performed (i) reduction method at room temperatures and (ii) solvothermal method at high temperature. Here, we show that the antimicrobial properties of the obtained AgNPs, are influenced by their synthesis route, which impact on the size and shape of the structures. This work analyses and compares the antimicrobial properties of the obtained AgNPs, based on their structure, sizes and morphologies which are influenced, in turn, not only by the type or quantities of precursors used but also by the temperature of the reaction. Generally, AgNPs obtained by solvothermal, at raised temperature, registered better antimicrobial activity as compared to NPs obtained by reduction method at room temperature.     

专业点检定修模式的实践

介绍了安钢第二炼轧厂专业化点检定修优化方面的成功经验,以及优化后全员生产维护取得的良好效果,可为我国同类企业的设备管理提供借鉴.     

同时检测恩诺沙星和环丙沙星单克隆抗体的制备

为了产生同时检测恩诺沙星和环丙沙星的抗体,本研究采用戊二醛法制备突出恩诺沙星和环丙沙星共同结构的人工抗原。免疫Balb/c 小鼠的结果显示：使用糖基化载体所制备的免疫抗原,能够大幅提高所产生特异性抗体的滴度。通过细胞融合,筛选出一株对恩诺沙星和环丙沙星IC50 值分别为9.6ng/mL 和10.2ng/mL 的单克隆抗体。