Eigenvalue problems of rotor system with uncertain parameters

Bao-Guo Liu 대한기계학회 2012 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.26 No.1

A general method for investigating the eigenvalue problems of a rotor system with uncertain parameters is presented in this paper. The recurrence perturbation formulas based on the Riccati transfer matrix method are derived and used for calculating the first- and secondorder perturbations of eigenvalues and their respective eigenvectors for the rotor system with uncertain parameters. In addition, these formulas can be used for investigating the independent, and repeated, as well as the complex eigenvalue problems. The general method is called the Riccati perturbation transfer matrix method (Riccati-PTMM). The formulas for calculating the mean value, variance, and covariance of the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the rotor system with random parameters are also given. Riccati-PTMM is used for calculating the random eigenvalues of a simply supported Timoshenko beam and a test rotor supported by two oil bearings. The results show that the method is accurate and efficient.

Comparative Serum Proteomic Analysis of Serum Diagnosis Proteins of Colorectal Cancer Based on Magnetic Bead Separation and MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry

Deng, Bao-Guo,Yao, Jin-Hua,Liu, Qing-Yin,Feng, Xian-Jun,Liu, Dong,Zhao, Li,Tu, Bin,Yang, Fan Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.10

Background: At present, the diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) requires a colorectal biopsy which is an invasive procedure. We undertook this pilot study to develop an alternative method and potential new biomarkers for diagnosis, and validated a set of well-integrated tools called ClinProt to investigate the serum peptidome in CRC patients. Methods: Fasting blood samples from 67 patients diagnosed with CRC by histological diagnosis, 55 patients diagnosed with colorectal adenoma by biopsy, and 65 healthy volunteers were collected. Division was into a model construction group and an external validation group randomly. The present work focused on serum proteomic analysis of model construction group by ClinProt Kit combined with mass spectrometry. This approach allowed construction of a peptide pattern able to differentiate the studied populations. An external validation group was used to verify the diagnostic capability of the peptidome pattern blindly. An immunoassay method was used to determine serum CEA of CRC and controls. Results: The results showed 59 differential peptide peaks in CRC, colorectal adenoma and health volunteers. A genetic algorithm was used to set up the classification models. Four of the identified peaks at m/z 797, 810, 4078 and 5343 were used to construct peptidome patterns, achieving an accuracy of 100% (> CEA, P<0.05). Furthermore, the peptidome patterns could differentiate the validation group with high accuracy close to 100%. Conclusions: Our results showed that proteomic analysis of serum with MALDI-TOF MS is a fast and reproducible approach, which may provide a novel approach to screening for CRC.

Association of XPD and XRCC1 Genetic Polymorphisms with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk

Guo, Lian-Yi,Jin, Xu-Peng,Niu, Wei,Li, Xiao-Fei,Liu, Bao-Hai,Wang, Yu-Lin Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.9

Aim: XRCC1 and XPD are two major repair genes involved in nucleotide excision repair (NER), which is reported to be associated with risk of several cancers. We explored the association of XRCC1 and XPD polymorphisms with the risk of HCC. Methods: A total of 410 cases with HCC and 410 health controls were collected. XRCC1 Arg194Trp, XRCC1 Arg399Gln, XPD Lys751Gln and XPD Asp312Asn genotyping was performed by duplex polymerase-chain-reaction with the confronting-two-pair primer (PCR-CTPP) method. Results: XRCC1 194Trp/Trp was strongly significantly associated with an increased risk of HCC cancer when compared with the wide-type genotype (OR=2.26, 95% CI=(1.23-5.38). Individuals carrying the XRCC1 399Gln/Gln showed increased risk of HCC (OR=1.74, 95%CI=1.06-2.74). The XPD 751Gln/Gln and Gln allele genotype were associated with strong elevated susceptibility to HCC (OR=3.51 and 1.42, respectively). Conclusion: These results suggest that polymorphisms in XRCC1 and XPD may have functional significance in risk of HCC.

Results on stability of linear systems with time varying delay

Liu, Yajuan,H. Park, Ju,Guo, Bao-Zhu IET 2017 IET CONTROL THEORY AND APPLICATIONS Vol.11 No.1

<P>The integral inequality approach has been widely used to obtain delay-dependent stability criteria for dynamic systems with delays, and finding integral inequalities for quadratic functions hence plays a key role in reducing conservatism of corresponding stability conditions. In this study, an improved integral inequality which covers several well-known integral inequalities is introduced, and improves thereby stability for linear systems with time-varying delay. Three numerical examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method.</P>

Associations Between RASSF1A Promoter Methylation and NSCLC: A Meta-analysis of Published Data

Liu, Wen-Jian,Tan, Xiao-Hong,Guo, Bao-Ping,Ke, Qing,Sun, Jie,Cen, Hong Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.6

Background: RASSF1A has been reported to be a candidate tumor suppressor in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, the association between RASSF1A promoter methylation and NSCLC remains unclear, particularly in regarding links to clinicopathologic features. Methods: Eligible studies were identified through searching PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases. Studies were pooled and odds ratios (ORs) with corresponding confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Funnel plots were also performed to evaluate publication bias. Results: Nineteen studies involving 2,063 cases of NSCLC and 1,184 controls were included in this meta-analysis. A significant association was observed between RASSF1A methylation and NSCLC in the complete data set (OR = 19.42, 95% CI: 14.04-26.85, P < 0.001). Pooling the control tissue subgroups (heterogeneous/autologous) gave pooled ORs of 32.4 (95% CI, 12.4-84.5) and 17.7 (95% CI, 12.5-25.0) respectively. Racial subgroup (Caucasian/Asian) analysis gave pooled ORs of 26.6 (95% CI, 10.9-64.9) and 20.9 (95% CI, 14.4-30.4) respectively. The OR for RASSF1A methylation in poorly-differentiated vs. moderately/well-differentiated NSCLC tissues was 1.88 (95% CI, 1.32-2.68, P<0.001), whereas there were no significant differences in RASSF1A methylation in relation to gender, pathology, TNM stage and smoking behavior among NSCLC cases. Conclusion: This meta-analysis suggests a significant association between RASSF1A methylation and NSCLC, confirming the role of RASSF1A as a tumor suppressor gene. Large-scale and well-designed case-control studies are needed to validate the associations identified in the present meta-analysis.

Nonfragile Exponential Synchronization of Delayed Complex Dynamical Networks With Memory Sampled-Data Control

Liu, Yajuan,Guo, Bao-Zhu,Park, Ju H.,Lee, Sang-Moon IEEE 2018 IEEE transactions on neural networks and learning Vol.29 No.1

<P>This paper considers nonfragile exponential synchronization for complex dynamical networks (CDNs) with time-varying coupling delay. The sampled-data feedback control, which is assumed to allow norm-bounded uncertainty and involves a constant signal transmission delay, is constructed for the first time in this paper. By constructing a suitable augmented Lyapunov function, and with the help of introduced integral inequalities and employing the convex combination technique, a sufficient condition is developed, such that the nonfragile exponential stability of the error system is guaranteed. As a result, for the case of sampled-data control free of norm-bound uncertainties, some sufficient conditions of sampled-data synchronization criteria for the CDNs with time-varying coupling delay are presented. As the formulations are in the framework of linear matrix inequality, these conditions can be easily solved and implemented. Two illustrative examples are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness and merits of the proposed feedback control.</P>

Further Results on Stabilization of Chaotic Systems Based on Fuzzy Memory Sampled-Data Control

Liu, Yajuan,Park, Ju H.,Guo, Bao-Zhu,Shu, Yanjun IEEE 2018 IEEE transactions on fuzzy systems Vol.26 No.2

<P>This note investigates sampled-data control for chaotic systems. A memory sampled-data control scheme that involves a constant signal transmission delay is employed for the first time to tackle the stabilization problem for Takagi–Sugeno fuzzy systems. The advantage of the constructed Lyapunov functional lies in the fact that it is neither necessarily positive on sampling intervals nor necessarily continuous at sampling instants. By introducing a modified Lyapunov functional that involves the state of a constant signal transmission delay, a delay-dependent stability criterion is derived so that the closed-loop system is asymptotically stable. The desired sampled-data controller can be achieved by solving a set of linear matrix inequalities. Compared with the existing results, a larger sampling period is obtained by this new approach. A simulation example is presented to illustrate the effectiveness and conservatism reduction of the proposed scheme.</P>

Recombinant Goat VEGF164 Increases Hair Growth by Painting Process on the Skin of Shaved Mouse

Bao, Wenlei,Yin, Jianxin,Liang, Yan,Guo, Zhixin,Wang, Yanfeng,Liu, Dongjun,Wang, Xiao,Wang, Zhigang Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2014 Animal Bioscience Vol.27 No.9

To detect goat vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-mediated regrowth of hair, full-length VEGF164 cDNA was cloned from Inner Mongolia cashmere goat (Capra hircus) into the pET-his prokaryotic expression vector, and the recombinant plasmid was transferred into E. coli BL21 cells. The expression of recombinant $6{\times}his-gVEGF164$ protein was induced by 0.5 mM isopropyl thio-${\beta}$-D-galactoside at $32^{\circ}C$. Recombinant goat VEGF164 (rgVEGF164) was purified and identified by western blot using monoclonal anti-his and anti-VEGF antibodies. The rgVEGF164 was smeared onto the dorsal area of a shaved mouse, and we noted that hair regrowth in this area was faster than in the control group. Thus, rgVEGF164 increases hair growth in mice.

Effects of Wushu-Sanda Player`s Different Exercise Intensity on the Fatigue Substance, Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Enzyme

( Guo Jian He ),( Zhi Hong Bao ),( Tian Yu Liu ),( Shuai Li ),( Jeong Ryong Chae ) 한국체육학회 2016 국제스포츠과학 학술대회 Vol.2016 No.1

Purpose: The purpose of this study was designed to examine the activation of Fatigue Substance, Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Enzyme in Wushu Sanda players according to the different exercise intensity. Methods & Materials: Subjects of this four-week-long Wushu exercise program were divided into 2 groups: high intensity group (n=8), and low intensity group (n=8). Subjects participated in this program once a day (high intensity group:60mins, low intensity group:90mins) and 5 times per week (Monday to Friday). Every subjects’ fatigue substance (LAC, LDH), oxidative stress (MDA) and antioxidant enzyme (GPx, SOD, CAT) were measured before the program, immediately after exercise, after 30mins recovery and after 60mins recovery. All these parameters were measured again four-week latter. Statistics: ANOVA, paired t-test and repeated ANOVA were carried out to analyze the changes before and after the exercises, changes in terms of fatigue substance, oxidative stress and antioxidant enzyme, respectively. Statistical significance is established at the .05 level (p<.05). Result: 1. Change of LAC and LDH Pre and Post exercises, analysis of the LAC have statistically significant changes in recovery 30 and 60minutes than immediately after within each group (p<.05). But according to the time of measurement there are no statistically significant difference (p>.05). And, after four weeks, LAC in both groups are lower than the concentration of before exercise. Especially, the low intensity exercise group are lower than the high intensity exercise group. But all variables are no statistically significant differences(p<.05). Pre and Post exercises, analysis of the LDH was statistically significant changes in immediately after and recovery 60minutes within each group(p<.05). And according to the time of measurement were only significantly difference in the rest (p<.05). What’s more, the high intensity exercise group are lower than the low intensity exercise group (p>.05). 2. Change of MDA MDA in low intensity group was significantly higher after exercise and 30mins recovery than before exercise (p<.05). In high intensity group, no significant difference was found. 3. Change of GPx, SOD, CAT After the four weeks exercise, GPx in high intensity group shows significant differences after 30mins and 60mins recovery compared with the value of pre-exercise (p<.05). No significant difference was found in low intensity group. Compared to the value of SOD pre-exercise, the SOD of post-exercise shows significant differences after 30mins and 60mins recovery in high intensity group ( p<.05) while only immediately after exercise in low intensity group (p<.01 ). In CAT, a significant difference was found in high intensity group after the four weeks exercise (p<.05). No significant difference was found in low intensity group. Conclusion: After four weeks exercise, some differences were found in fatigue substance(LAC, LDH), oxidative stress(MDA) and antioxidant enzyme(GPx, SOD, CAT) in both groups: LDH was found to be increased in high intensity group after the four-week exercise; MDA was increased in low intensity group after exercise and 30mins recovery than before exercise; compared with the value of pre-exercise, GPx and SOD in high intensity group shows significant differences after 30mins and 60mins recovery; while in low intensity group, the SOD difference only occurred immediately after exercise; In CAT, a significant difference was found in high intensity group but no significant difference was found in low intensity group.

Acupuncture for Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Bao-yong Lai,Hui-juan Cao,Guo-yan Yang,Li-yan Jia,Suzanne Grant,Yu-tong Fei,Emma Wong,Xin-lin Li,Xiao-ying Yang,Jian-ping Liu 대한남성과학회 2019 The World Journal of Men's Health Vol.37 No.3

ChinaPurpose: To assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for erectile dysfunction (ED).Materials and Methods: We searched six major English and Chinese databases included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) testing acupuncture alone or in combination for ED. Dichotomous data were presented as risk ratio (RR) and continuous data were presented as mean difference (MD) both with 95% confidence interval (CI). The Revman (v.5.3) was used for data analyses. Quality of evidence across studies was assessed by the online GRADEpro tool.Results: We identified 22 RCTs, fourteen of them involving psychogenic ED. Most of the included RCTs had high or unclear risk of bias. There was no difference between electro-acupuncture and sham acupuncture with electrical stimulation on the rate of satisfaction and self-assessment (RR, 1.50; 95% CI, 0.71–3.16; 1 trial). Acupuncture combined with tadalafil appeared to have better effect on increasing cure rate (RR, 1.31; 95% CI, 1.00–1.71; 2 trials), and International Index of Erectile Function-5 scores (MD, 5.38; 95% CI, 4.46–6.29; 2 trials). When acupuncture plus herbal medicine compared with herbal medicine alone, the combination therapy showed significant better improvement in erectile function (RR, 1.68; 95% CI, 1.31–2.15; 7 trials). Only two trials reported facial red and dizziness cases, and needle sticking and pruritus cases in acupuncture group. Conclusions: Low quality evidence shows beneficial effect of acupuncture as adjunctive treatment for people mainly with psychogenic ED. Safety of acupuncture was insufficiently reported. The findings should be confirmed in large, rigorously designed and well-reported trials.