Academic literature on the topic 'B yb'

Let G be a simple graph and let G- denote its complement. We say that G is integral if its spectrum consists of integral values. Let Kxa, yb = Ka,a,...,a,b,b...,b be the complete m-partite graph with xa + yb vertices where x and y are positive integers and m = x + y. In this work we consider integral graphs which belong to the class ?Kxa,yb for any ? > 1 and a > b where mG denotes the m-fold union of the graph G.

Abstract Abstract 1468 Background: Increased YB-1 expression correlates with poor prognosis, drug resistance and metastasis in several different cancers including B cell lymphoma. Phosphorylation and nuclear localization of YB-1 in response to growth factors leads to increased survival through expression of proteins such as survivin and multidrug resistance protein 1. Until now, its role in leukemia has not been investigated. We hypothesized that YB-1 expression is aberrantly regulated in pediatric pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (pre-B ALL), and that YB-1 may be activated downstream of IL-7. This cytokine facilitates the differentiation and survival of pre-B cells and has been implicated in the drug resistance of pre-B ALL. Methods: YB-1 and IL-7Ra protein expression was investigated by flow cytometry in normal pre-B cells (CD19+CD10+CD20−), and mature B cells (CD19+CD10−CD20+) as well as diagnostic and relapsed pre-B ALL (CD19+CD10+/−). Cell surface and cytoplasmic expression was quantified by mean fluorescent intensity (MFI). Bone marrow from healthy donors was used as a source of normal pre-B cells, while mature B cells were derived from PBMCs; leukemic cells at presentation and relapse were obtained following local IRB approval and informed consent. Activation of YB-1 downstream of IL-7 stimulation (25 ng/ml) was examined in pre-B ALL cell lines or NSG (NOD scid gamma) mice-expanded pre-B ALL by Western blotting using anti-phosphoYB-1(S012). Pre-B ALL cell lines used in these experiments were 697, 380, RCH and RS-4;11. Signaling pathways were investigated by pre-treatment of cells with pharmacological inhibitors followed by Western analyses. For the transient overexpression of YB-1, pEGFP or a pEGFP/YB-1 fusion protein was electroporated into freshly isolated mature B cells (which have a low basal expression of YB-1) and YB-1 and IL-7Ra expression was assessed by flow cytometry after 24 h. Results: While intracellular YB-1 expression was significantly higher in leukemia samples at presentation compared to normal pre-B cells, the highest YB-1 levels were found in relapsed pre-B ALL (see figure, part A). All examined pre-B ALL cell lines had levels comparable to those of the relapse samples. Similarly, surface IL-7Ra (CD127) levels (MFI medians; upper-lower range) were increased in onset (221; 150–286), and relapsed (1840; 651–2030) ALL compared to normal pre-B cells (528; 333–2673). (normal pre-B vs. leukemia at presentation, p<0.001, Mann-Whitney). Overexpression of YB-1-GFP in normal mature B cells resulted in increased expression of IL-7Ra (see figure, part B), suggesting an link between the YB-1 and IL-7 signaling pathways. Activated YB-1 is phosphorylated on S102 and relocated to the nucleus. Addition of IL-7 to pre-B ALL cell lines led to phosphorylation of YB-1 within 30 min. Similar results were shown for patient-derived, NSG mice-expanded pre-B ALL samples. Intracellular immunostaining using Imagestream technology (Amnis) showed that IL-7 treatment of pre-B ALL cell lines increased nuclear YB-1 levels 4-fold. As PI3K and MEK1 are involved in signaling downstream of IL-7, we investigated their role in YB-1 signaling in both pre-B ALL cell lines and NSG-mouse expanded pre-B ALL using pharmacological inhibitors. Western analyses showed that inhibition of PI3K using LY294002 did not prevent IL-7-mediated phosphorylation of YB-1 but the MEK1 inhibitor U0126 did, indicating the involvement of MAPK (see figure, part C). Conclusion: We show that YB-1, which is highly expressed in pediatric pre-B ALL compared to normal pre-B cells, is expressed at even higher levels after relapse. We demonstrate a link between the YB-1 and IL-7 signaling pathways which could offer a novel target for the treatment of refractory leukemia. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

AbstractMelanoma is the most lethal dermal tumor, and a high recurrence rate and skin defects are two main serious problems. An antimelanoma material,which effectively inhibits tumor recurrence and possesses excellent biocompatibility, is urgently needed to treat melanoma. In this study, we developed a novel antitumor Yb3+ [Yb(NO3)3]containing chitosan hydrogel (Yb-CS hydrogel) by dissolving Yb(NO3)3 and chitosan in acetic acid solution and forming composite hydrogels by a freeze-drying process after adding NaOH to the mixed solution. In vitro studies demonstrated that the Yb3+ produces effect of inducing cell death in Yb-CS hydrogel. Moreover, we found that the Yb-CS hydrogel inhibited a focal adhesion kinase (FAK)-dependent signaling pathway and induced B-16 cell anoikis. However, the Yb-CS hydrogel was less effective on L929 normal mouse dermal cells. In vivo studies showed that the Yb-CS hydrogel inhibited the recurrence of melanoma in a mouse bare xenograft tumor model. We concluded that the Yb-CS hydrogel could potentially be used in the antimelanoma field, especially in the inhibition of melanoma recurrence.

Bulky monomeric lanthanoid(III) aryl oxides Ln(Odpp)3(Odpp = 2,6- diphenylphenoxide; Ln = Nd, Sm, Er, Yb or Lu) have been prepared by reaction between the lanthanoid metal, Hg(C6F5)2, and HOdpp in tetrahydrofuran (thf), and Yb(Odpp)3 has also been obtained from an analogous reaction of (PhCC)2Hg. Cleavage of Ln(η5-C5H5)3 (Ln = Nd or Yb) with HOdpp also yields Ln(Opdd)3. The aryl oxides have been isolated as [Ln(Odpp)3(thf)2] (Ln = Nd, Sm or Yb) or as the homoleptic complexes Ln(Odpp)3 (Ln = Nd, Er, Yb or Lu). The X-ray crystal structure of [Yb(Odpp)3(thf)2].thf [crystals monoclinic, space group P21/n, a 11.009(4), b 32.134 (7), c 15.498(6)Ǻ, β 96.72(3)°, Z 4; 2785 data refined to R 0.039] shows the complex to have distorted square pyramidal stereochemistry with apical and transoid basal Odpp ligands, (Yb-Odpp) 2.078(9)Ǻ, and transoid basal thf ligands, {Yb-O(thf)} 2.305(8)Ǻ. Similarly, Yb(Odpp)3 [crystals triclinic, space group Pī, a 15.934(2), b 13.563(1), c 10.968(2)Ǻ, α 116.71(1), β 92.90(2), γ 103.38(1)°, Z 2; 6236 data refined to R 0.031] was shown to have a trigonal pyramidal arrangement of oxygen donor atoms [{Yb-O} 2.065(4) Ǻ;{O-Yb-O} 117.5(1)°], a novel intramolecular chelate Yb…π-arene interaction, {Yb...C} 2.978(6)Ǻ, and an agostic Yb…CH interaction.

Reaction of Yb ( Otbp )2( thf )3( tbp = 2,4,6 But3C6H2; thf = tetrahydrofuran ) with TlOtbp in tetrahydrofuran at room temperature yields thallium metal and Yb( Otbp )3( thf ) (1), which was also obtained by redox transmetallation between TlOtbp and ytterbium metal in refluxing tetrahydrofuran . Some [ Yb ( Otbp )2( �-OH) (thf)]2 (2) was also isolated from the first synthesis and is derived from hydrolysis of Yb ( Otbp )3( thf ) by traces of water. The X-ray crystal structure of (1) [triclinic, P1, a 21.78(1), b 13.89(2), c 10.461(4)� , α; 109.03(5), β 99.03(3), γ; 98.34(5)�, Z 2, No = 4354 'observed' data refined to R 0.0711 shows novel distorted tetrahedral four coordination for ytterbium [0-Yb-0 angles 90.6(5)-121.8(4)�, which is bonded more strongly to the aryl oxide [Yb-0 1.97(1), 2.02(1), 2.09(1) � ] than to thf [Yb-0 2.35(1) �. The X-ray structure of (2) [triclinic, P1, a 15.61(1), b 13.84(2), c 11.085(4) �, α 99.25(9),, β 94.46(4), γ 96.42(9), Z 1, No = 4718 'observed' data refined to R 0.050] indicates a centrosymmetric hydroxo -bridged dimer with a YbO2Yb core. Ytterbium has irregular five coordination with two bridging hydroxide oxygens [Yb-0 2.217(6), 2.199(6) A; 0-Yb-0' 70.2(2)�, Yb-O-Yb, 109.8(3)�, non-bonding Yb…Yb 3.614(2) A], two phenoxide oxygens [2.047(7), 2.073(6) �], and a more distant thf oxygen [2.363(8) � ].

Fusarium crown rot caused by Fusarium pseudograminearum is one of the most devastating diseases of wheat worldwide causing major yield and economic losses. In this study, strain YB-15 was isolated from soil of wheat rhizosphere and classified as Bacillus subtilis by average nucleotide identity analysis. It significantly reduced Fusarium crown rot with a control efficacy of 81.50% and significantly improved the growth of wheat seedlings by increasing root and shoot fresh weight by 11.4% and 4.2%, respectively. Reduced Fusarium crown rot may have been due to direct antagonism by the production of β-1, 3-glucanase, amylase, protease and cellulase, or by the ability of B. subtilis YB-15 to induce defense-related enzyme activities of wheat seedlings, both alone and in seedlings infected with F. pseudograminearum. Improved plant growth may be related to the ability of B. subtilis YB-15 to secrete indole acetic acid and siderophores, as well as to solubilize phosphorus. In addition, the genome of strain YB-15 was determined, resulting in a complete assembled circular genome of 4,233,040 bp with GC content of 43.52% consisting of 4207 protein-encoding genes. Sequencing the B. subtilis YB-15 genome further revealed genes for encoding carbohydrate-active enzymes, biosynthesis of various secondary metabolites, nutrient acquisition, phytohormone production, chemotaxis and motility, which could explain the potential of strain YB-15 to be plant growth-promoting bacteria and biological control agent. B. subtilis YB-15 appears to be a promising biocontrol agent against Fusarium crown rot as well as for wheat growth promotion.

The Y box is a conserved sequence in the promoter of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II genes, which contains a CCAAT sequence (CCAAT box). Previously, we partially purified the DNA-binding protein that recognizes the Y box of the I-Aβ gene and showed that it consisted of two components (factors A and B) both of which were necessary for optimal DNA binding. The genes for the heteromeric protein NF-Y (NF-YA and NF-YB), which binds to the I-Eα Y box have been cloned. We subsequently isolated the genes for NF-YA and NF-YB using oligonucleotides designed from the published sequences. NF-YA and NF-YB were tested for binding to the I-Aβ and I-Eα Y boxes. While neither NF-YA or NF-YB alone bound to the Y box, when the components were mixed the complex bound to the I-Aβ Y box with high affinity. Moreover, NF-YA and NF-YB could be complemented for binding to DNA by factor B or factor A, respectively. These results suggest that the active binding protein is NF-YA in factor A extracts and NF-YB in factor B extracts. Finally, antibodies against NF-YA and NF-YB were shown to induce a supershift when nuclear extracts were added to the double-stranded oligodeoxynucleotide covering the Y box of the I-Aβ gene. Antisense expression constructs of both NF-YA and NF-YB were made and their effect on expression from the I-Aβ promoter was tested. Either antisense construction, when transfected into cells, lowered the expression of a reporter gene linked to the I-Aβ promoter. This study provides direct evidence of the identification of NF-YA and NF-YB as the previously described factors A and B. Moreover, these results strongly implicate NF-Y in the expression of the MHC class II gene I-Aβ.