An Active Radial Compliance Method with Anisotropic Stiffness Learning for Precision Assembly

Fang-Bo Qin,De Xu,Deng-Peng Xing,Zheng-Tao Zhang 한국정밀공학회 2017 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Vol.18 No.4

Compliance is essential for precision assembly, which provides motion guidance and damage avoidance. Force control can offer flexible implementation of active compliance for manipulators. In this paper, an active radial compliance method is developed for the insertion task of thin walled millimeter-sized cylinders. A radial force controller is designed to satisfy the contact force constraint in the component's radial directions, which integrates the explicit force control with the high precision attitude measurement based on microscopic vision. An anisotropic stiffness learning method is proposed based on clustering and support vector machines. It can obtain the hidden anisotropic stiffness characteristics of the mechanical system from experience data. Experimental results verify the effectiveness of the proposed methods.

Optimal Design on Policies of Industrial Eco-Economic System in China under the Constraint of Energy Saving and Carbon Emission

Ying-bo Qin,Wen-ping Wang,Wen-wen Li 제어로봇시스템학회 2016 제어로봇시스템학회 국제학술대회 논문집 Vol.2016 No.10

With the purpose of resolving the contradiction between economic growth and environmental deterioration, this paper, using carbon emission as an example, analyzes the critical factors in current industry policies, builds a model for system dynamics, simulates the impacts of different policies on the economy, energy and environment under various scenarios, and gives suggestions on the optimal design of policies. It is shown that: (I) the adjustment of industrial structure and energy taxation according to prices are helpful in delaying the economic recession, but energy taxation according to quantity and the carbon tax within a short period will inhibit the economic growth. (II) Only the adjustment of energy structure has a significant impact on energy intensity. (III) The implementation of carbon tax and the adjustment of energy structure are the most significant two factors in changing carbon intensity, and the latter is the best option because of no significant negative effect in economy. But, carbon tax should be carried out gradually in the long run. (IV) The advantage of human capital is shown in the comparison of investment structure, which provides a basis direction for investment in the future. (V) The transformation of energy tax collection modes plays its regulatory role in rationally exploiting energy and protecting environment.

Exogenous Morphine Inhibits Human Gastric Cancer MGC-803 Cell Growth by Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis Induction

Qin, Yi,Chen, Jing,Li, Li,Liao, Chun-Jie,Liang, Yu-Bing,Guan, En-Jian,Xie, Yu-Bo Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.4

Morphine is not only an analgesic treating pain for patients with cancer but also a potential anticancer drug inhibiting tumor growth and proliferation. To gain better insight into the involvement of morphine in the biological characteristics of gastric cancer, we investigated effects on progression of gastric carcinoma cells and the expression of some apoptosis-related genes including caspase-9, caspase-3, survivin and NF-${\kappa}B$ using the MGC-803 human gastric cancer cell line. The viability of cells was assessed by MTT assay, proliferation by colony formation assay, cell cycle progression and apoptosis by flow cytometry and ultrastructural alteration by transmission electron microscopy. The influences of morphine on caspase-9, caspase-3, survivin and NF-${\kappa}B$ were evaluated by semi-quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot. Our data showed that morphine could significantly inhibit cell growth and proliferation and cause cell cycle arrest in the G2/M phase. MGC-803 cells which were incubated with morphine also had a higher apoptotic rate than control cells. Morphine also led to morphological changes of gastric cancer cells. The mechanism of morphine inhibiting gastric cancer progression in vitro might be associated with activation of caspase-9 and caspase-3 and inhibition of survivin and NF-${\kappa}B$.

A Survey on the Establishment and Application of Social Capital Partner Selection System for the New Profit PPP Project

Bo Liu,Ju-qin Shen,Zhao-jian Meng,Fu-hua Sun 대한토목학회 2018 KSCE JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Vol.22 No.10

As the economy in China enters the new normal, Public-Private Partnerships have been an important measure for alleviating financial tensions and improving the administrative efficiency of the government. Based on the mode of open tendering for the selection of social capital partners for the new profit project, the open tendering procedures were analyzed. In addition, based on an improved TOPSIS model, the evaluation index system for the selection conducts a comprehensive evaluation of six aspects: reputation and performance, water pricing factor, financing program, construction program, operation and maintenance program, and transfer program.

Realizing Rationally-Balanced Dielectric Properties in Fluoropolymer/Cr2AlC MAX Composites Modified by 2D-BN

Qin Li,Junquan Zhou,Yanhui Chen,Xiaofeng Xia,Maolin Bo,Qihuang Deng,Yefeng Feng 한국고분자학회 2020 Macromolecular Research Vol.28 No.13

Polymer/conductor composite dielectric materials have a high dielectric constant. In recent years, composite dielectrics have become a study hotspot in highdensity energy storage capacitors. However, high dielectric loss and high electrical conductivity make the application of the composite materials very limited. In order to obtain composite materials with high dielectric constant, low dielectric loss and low conductivity, we added the insulating boron nitride (BN) filler into polymer/Cr2AlC composites. As a conductive filler, Cr2AlC ternary-layered-compound (MAX) ceramic has an interface polarization with the polymer matrix, thereby increasing the dielectric constant of the composites. The insulating BN has a very low electrical conductivity, which can effectively reduce the electrical conductivity and dielectric loss of the composites. Compared with the binary polymer/Cr2AlC composite materials, the ternary polymer/Cr2AlC/BN composite materials can achieve the low dielectric loss and low conductivity as well as properly-lowered dielectric constant. The ternary composite material filled with 10 wt% Cr2AlC and 2 wt% BN has a dielectric constant of about 30, a dielectric loss of about 0.7 and a conductivity of about 4.6×10- 7 S m-1 at 100 Hz. In this work, high-performance composite dielectrics were prepared through good cooperation between conductive and insulating ceramic fillers, which might provide an idea for design of promising energy storage capacitors.

Involvement of MicroRNA-198 Overexpression in the Poor Prognosis of Esophageal Cancer

Qi, Bo,Yao, Wen-Jian,Zhao, Bao-Sheng,Qin, Xiu-Guang,Wang, Yi,Wang, Wen-Ju,Wang, Tian-Yun,Liu, Shang-Guo,Li, Han-Chen Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.9

Objective: This study aimed to investigate whether the miR-198 expression level is related to clinicopathological factors and prognosis of esophageal cancer. Methods: MicroRNA was extracted from esophageal cancer patients who underwent surgery for assessment using the Taqman@ MicroRNA assay. The correlation between miR-198 expression and clinicopathological features was analyzed, and the significance of miR-198 as a prognostic factor and its relationship with survival was determined. Results: MicroRNA-198 (miR-198) expression was higher in patients with poor prognosis than those with good prognosis (P<0.05). Kaplan-Meier analysis results showed that the miR-198 expression level had a significant correlation with survival time (P=0.030) and that patients with a higher expression of miR-198 had a shorter survival time. Cox multi-factor model analysis showed that patient prognosis (P=0.014), tumor length (P=0.040) and expression (P=0.012), and survival time had a significant correlation; the corresponding risks were 7.268, 1.246, and 3.524, respectively. Conclusion: miR-198 overexpression is involved in the poor prognosis of esophageal cancer and can be used as a biomarker for selection of cases requiring especial attention.

Ultrastructure structure of antennal sensilla of carabid beetle Carabus elysii Thomson, 1856 (Coleoptera: Carabidae)

Wen‐Bo Li,Naiyi Liu,Qin XU,Min Sun,Jie Fang,Shuyan Wang 한국곤충학회 2019 Entomological Research Vol.49 No.2

The sensilla type, number and distribution in male and female adults of Carabus elysii Thomson, 1856 (Coleoptera: Carabidae) were studied using scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that there are seven categories and 12 types of sensilla in C. elysii adults: three types of S.Ch, three types of S.T, two types of S.B and one each of B.B, S.Co, S.Ca and S.Cam. There is no difference between male and female in the types of sensilla. Apart from the significant difference in the number and distribution of S.B.2, S.Co and S.Ca between male dorsal and ventral surfaces, there are no significant differences between male and female antennae. In general, the number of sensilla in females is larger than that in males. The results provide a basic reference for future ultrastructure, electrophysiological, and comparative behavioral studies of Carabus species.

Targeting of COX-2 Expression by Recombinant Adenovirus shRNA Attenuates the Malignant Biological Behavior of Breast Cancer Cells

Tu, Bo,Ma, Ting-Ting,Peng, Xiao-Qiong,Wang, Qin,Yang, Hong,Huang, Xiao-Ling Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.20

Background: Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), considered to have tumor-promoting potential, is highly expressed in a variety of tumors, including breast cancer. Since the functions and action mechanisms of COX-2 in breast cancer have not been fully elucidated, in the present study, the effects of target inhibiting COX-2 with recombinant adenovirus Ad-COX-2-shRNA on malignant biological behavior were investigated in representative cell lines. Materials and Methods: Breast cancer MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells were transfected with Ad-COX-2-shRNA and COX-2 expression was tested by RT-PCR and Western blotting. Changes in proliferation, apoptosis and invasion of breast cancer cells were detected with various assays including MTT, colony forming, flowcytometry and Transwell invasion tests. The expression of related proteins involved in the cell cycle, apoptosis, invasion and signaling pathways was assessed by Western blotting. Results: COX-2 expression was significantly reduced in both breast cancer cell lines infected with Ad-COX-2-shRNA, with obvious inhibition of proliferation, colony forming rate, G2/M phase passage and invasion, as well as induction of apoptosis, in MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells, respectively. At the same time, proteins related to the cell cycle, anti-apoptosis and invasion were significantly downregulated. In addition, c-myc expression and phosphorylation activation of Wnt/${\beta}$-catenin and p38MAPK pathways were reduced by the Ad-COX-2-shRNA. Conclusions: COX-2 expression is associated with proliferation, apoptosis and invasion of breast cancer cells, and its mechanisms of action involve regulating expression of c-myc through the p38MAPK and Wnt/${\beta}$-catenin pathways.

Protein Expression Analysis of Halobacillus dabanensis D-8T Subjected to Salt Shock

De Qin Feng,Bo Zhang,Wei Dong Lu,Su Sheng Yang 한국미생물학회 2006 The journal of microbiology Vol.44 No.4

To investigate the mechanism of salt tolerance of gram-positive moderately halophilic bacteria, two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-D PAGE) was employed to achieve high resolution maps of proteins of Halobacillus dabanensis D-8T. Approximately 700 spots of proteins were identified from these 2-D PAGE maps. The majority of these proteins had molecular weights between 17.5 and 66 kDa, and most of them were distributed between the isoelectric points (pI) 4.0 and 5.9. Some protein spots were distributed in the more acidic region of the 2-D gel (pI <4.0). This pattern indicated that a number of proteins in the strain D-8T are acidic. To understand the adaptation mechanisms of moderately halophilic bacteria in response to sudden environmental changes, differential protein profiles of this strain were investigated by 2-D PAGE and ImagemasterTM 2D Platinum software after the cells were subjected to salt shock of 1 to 25% salinity for 5 and 50 min. Analysis showed 59 proteins with an altered level of expression as the result of the exposure to salt shock. Eighteen proteins had increased expression, 8 proteins were induced, and the expression of 33 proteins was down-regulated. Eight of the up-regulated proteins were identified using MALDI-TOF/MS and MASCOT, and were similar to proteins involved in signal transduction, proteins participating in energy metabolism pathways and proteins involved in stress.

Serum Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor as a Biomarker of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Zhong-bo Shang,Jun Wang,Shou-gang Kuai,Yin-yin Zhang,Qin-fang Ou,Hao Pei,Li Hua Huang 대한진단검사의학회 2018 Annals of Laboratory Medicine Vol.38 No.1

Background: Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), a pro-inflammatory cytokine with chemokine-like functions, has been shown to play a central role in several acute and chronic inflammatory diseases. However, limited information is available regarding the use of MIF as an inflammatory pathway marker in patients with tuberculosis. This study aimed to investigate the association of MIF with IFN-γ and TNF-α in active pulmonary tuberculosis (APTB) following anti-tuberculosis treatment. Methods: The MIF, TNF-α, and IFN-γ serum levels were determined in 47 patients with APTB by cytokine-specific ELISA at four phases: prior to anti-tuberculosis drug treatment (baseline), and following 2, 4, and 6 months of treatment. In addition, we measured the MIF, TNF-α, and IFN-γ serum levels in 50 health controls. Results: MIF serum levels were significantly elevated (P<0.05) in patients with APTB prior to treatment compared with that in control subjects, and TNF-α ≥449.7 pg/mL was associated with high MIF levels (≥13.1 ng/mL). MIF levels were significantly reduced (P<0.01) following 2, 4, and 6 months of treatment, with variations in TNF-α and IFN-γ serum levels. MIF levels were positively correlated with the paired TNF-α level at baseline (r=0.1103, P=0.0316) and following 6 months of treatment (r=0.09569, P=0.0364).Conclusions: A reduction in the MIF serum levels in patients with APTB following anti-tuberculosis treatment may positively affect host immune protection against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Thus, serum MIF levels may constitute a useful marker for assessing therapy effectiveness in patients with APTB.