Research on the Surface Characteristics of Hardened Steel with Variable Chamfer Edge PCBN Insert by High-Speed Hard Turning

Xian-li Liu,Su-Yan Li,Tao Chen,Dao-Yuan Wang 한국정밀공학회 2018 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Vol.19 No.2

In this paper, high-speed cutting tests for hardened steel were carried out where PCBN inserts with variable chamfer and fixed chamfer were employed. The aim of the tests was to investigate the influence of cutting speed and tool wear of variable chamfer insert on the machined surface topography, micro-characteristics and micro-hardness, where comparison and analysis of the machined surface properties were also carried out for the surface produced by the fixed chamfer tool. Experimental results showed that machined surface morphologies become more complex and rough, and peaks appear to a trend towards steepness, with the flank wear increase of the variable chamfer tool. At the same time, the thickness of white layer, hardening depth and hardening degree of the machined surface increase dramatically. With the increase in cutting speed of the variable chamfer tool, it is of primary importance to consider phase transition effects caused by thermal load, which will result in increase in the thickness of white layer on the machined surface. Moreover, it will also lead to decrease in the thickness and deformation degree of plastically deformed layer caused by mechanical load. Compared to the fixed chamfer tool, the cutting force generated by the variable chamfer tool is relatively small, where the flank wear area is also smaller and the groove wear marks is shallower. Therefore, better surface roughness can be obtained by utilizing the variable chamfer tool. In particular, the gap between the roughness of the machined surface formed by two tools becomes more pronounced in the scenarios of high speed and severe wear. Moreover, the thickness of white layer, the depth and degree of hardened layer are relatively small for the variable chamfer tool. Therefore, the surface properties produced by the variable chamfer tool would be more desirable.

Transiting Exoplanet Monitoring Project (TEMP). I. Refined System Parameters and Transit Timing Variations of HAT-P-29b

Wang, Songhu,Wang, Xian-Yu,Wang, Yong-Hao,Liu, Hui-Gen,Hinse, Tobias C.,Eastman, Jason,Bayliss, Daniel,Hori, Yasunori,Hu, Shao-Ming,Li, Kai,Liu, Jinzhong,Narita, Norio,Peng, Xiyan,Wittenmyer, R. A.,Wu American Astronomical Society 2018 The Astronomical journal Vol.156 No.4

Transiting Exoplanet Monitoring Project (TEMP). IV. Refined System Parameters, Transit Timing Variations, and Orbital Stability of the Transiting Planetary System HAT-P-25

Wang, Xian-Yu,Wang, Songhu,Hinse, Tobias C.,Li, Kai,Wang, Yong-Hao,Laughlin, Gregory,Liu, Hui-Gen,Zhang, Hui,Wu, Zhen-Yu,Zhou, Xu,Zhou, Ji-Lin,Hu, Shao-Ming,Wu, Dong-Hong,Peng, Xi-Yan,Chen, Yuan-Yuan Astronomical Society of the Pacific 2018 Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pa Vol.130 No.988

Combined Administration of the Mixture of Honokiol and Magnolol and Ginger Oil Evokes Antidepressant-like Synergism in Rats

Li-Qin Qiang,Ling-Dong Kong,Cai-Ping Wang,Fu-Meng Wang,Ying Pan,Li-Tao Yi,Xian Zhang 대한약학회 2009 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.32 No.9

Magnolia bark combined with ginger rhizome is a common drug pair in traditional Chinese prescriptions for the treatment of depression. In the present study, we examined antidepressant-like effects of the mixture of honokiol and magnolol (HMM) from magnolia bark and essential oil from ginger rhizome (OGR) alone and in combination in chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) of rats. Behavioral (sucrose intake, immobility time of forced swimming test) and biochemical parameters [serotonin (5-HT) in prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and striatum, gastric mucosa cholecystokinin (CCK) and serum gastrin (GAS) levels] were simultaneously examined in the CUMS rats. 20 mg/kg HMM alone, but not OGR, significantly increased sucrose intake and reduced immobility time in the CUMS rats. Moreover, 20 mg/kg HMM and 14 mg/kg OGR in combination exhibited significant synergistic effects on sucrose intake increase and immobility time reduction in the CUMS rats. HMM elevated 5-HT levels in various brain regions, and OGR reduced gastric mucosa CCK and serum GAS levels in the CUMS rats. These results suggested that the synergistic antidepressant-like effects of compatibility of HMM with OGR might be mediated simultaneously by regulation of the serotonergic and gastroenteric system functions. These findings also provided a pharmacological basis for the clinical application of this drug pair of magnolia bark and ginger rhizome in traditional Chinese medicine.

Moxibustion for medical personnel with negative emotion and insomnia during COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized, controlled trial

Li Xiying,Li Xiaojuan,Wang Xian,Yin Xuan,Li Shanshan,Wu Junyi,Ren Xiumei,Zhang Wei,Mi Yiqun,Xu Shifen 한국한의학연구원 2023 Integrative Medicine Research Vol.12 No.3

Background: We conducted this randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of moxibustion at Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupoint for treatment of negative mood and sleep quality in healthcare workers during the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Methods: A total of 180 participants were divided in a 1:1 ratio into two groups, the treatment group (for moxibustion) and the control group (for no treatment). The treatment group had a 30-minute moxibustion therapy once a day for two weeks, followed by a two-week follow-up. The Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) was used to assess the degree of the participants' anxiety, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was utilized to examine their depressed condition. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS) was used to measure the level of burnout among healthcare workers. To determine the severity of insomnia, the Sleep Dysfunction Rating Scale (SDRS) was utilized. At baseline, week 2, and week 4, all scales were evaluated. Results: Compared to the control group, The treatment group improved more significantly in the HAMA at week 2 (MD = -19.01, 95% CI: -21.89 to -16.14; P<0.001) and at week 4 follow-up visits (MD = -8.96, 95% CI: -11.19 to -6.73; P<0.001). A subgroup study of HAMA scores revealed that position and education had significant impact on treatment effectiveness. During the 2-week intervention period, the treatment group showed more significant improvements in depressive symptoms measured by PHQ-9 (13.00±2.41 vs. 15.60±3.65; P<0.001), work burnout symptoms measured by MBI-GS (MD = -11.88, 95% CI, -15.73 to -8.03; P<0.001), and insomnia symptoms measured by SDRS (MD = -2.45, 95% CI, -4.24 to -0.66; P<0.01). There were no significant adverse effects reported. Conclusion: Moxibustion at SP6 may be an effective treatment to improve anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and quality of life for healthcare workers during COVID-19.

Hybrid passivity‑based control for stability and robustness enhancement in DC microgrids with constant power loads

Qihong Xian,Yubin Wang,Fan Wang,Ruixin Li,Song Wang 전력전자학회 2023 JOURNAL OF POWER ELECTRONICS Vol.23 No.2

In a DC microgrid, the negative damping characteristics of a constant power load can deteriorate the stability of the whole system. To improve the robustness and stability of the DC microgrid, a hybrid passivity-based control of damping injection is presented in this paper. The stability of the closed-loop system is ensured by the energy dissipation property of the passivity-based control. A proportional-integral controller is integrated with the passivity-based controller to form a hybrid passivity-based control to improve control robustness. A small-signal model of a DC power system with constant power load is derived in detail, and the stability of the system is analyzed with the Lyapunov eigenvalue method. The proposed hybrid passivity-based control provides the system with a faster recovery and a larger power boundary when compared with the typical voltage-current dual-loop control. First, the proposed control is verified by simulation of the DC power system based on MATLAB/Simulink, and the feasibility and superiority of the proposed control are further verified by hardware-in-loop (HIL) experiments based on real-time laboratory (RT-Lab) and a TI DSP TMS320 F28335.

Liposomal honokiol, a potent anti-angiogenesis agent, in combination with radiotherapy produces a synergistic antitumor efficacy without increasing toxicity

Jia Hu,Li Liu,Xiang Chen,Ping Chen,Guang-li Yang,Wen-li Hou,Ming-hai Tang,Fan Zhang,Xian-huo Wang,Xia Zhao,Yu-quan Wei,Li-juan Chen 생화학분자생물학회 2008 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.40 No.6

Honokiol is an active compound purified from magnolia that has been shown to induce cell differentiation, apoptosis, and anti-angiogenesis effects, as well as an enhancement in tumor growth delay in combination with chemotherapeutic agents in several mouse xenograft models. Our goal was to investigate the radiosensitization effect of honokiol on lung carcinoma. The radiosensitization effect of liposomal honokiol in Lewis lung carcinoma cells (LL/2) was analyzed using an in vitro clonogenic survival assay. For an in vivo study, Lewis lung carcinoma-bearing C57BL/6 mice were treated with either liposomal honokiol at 25 mg/kg or 5 Gy of single tumor radiation, or a combination of both over 12 days of treatment. The tumor growth delay and the survival time were evaluated. In addition, histological analysis of tumor sections was performed to examine changes by detecting the microvessel density and apoptosis in tumor tissues. In the clonogenic survival assay, LL/2 cells treated with IC50 Lipo-HNK for 24 h showed a radiation enhancement ratio of 1.9. After 12 days of combination treatment, the tumor volume decreased 78% and produced an anti-tumor activity 1.3-fold greater than a predicted additive effect of honokiol and radiation alone. This combination treatment also caused an 8.7 day delay in tumor growth. The cell cycle distribution and histological analysis demonstrated that liposomal honokiol has an anti-tumor effect via inducing apoptosis and inhibiting angiogenesis. Liposomal honokiol can enhance tumor cell radiosensitivity in vitro and in vivo, indicating that radiotherapy combined with liposomal honokiol can lead to greater anti-tumor efficacy. Honokiol is an active compound purified from magnolia that has been shown to induce cell differentiation, apoptosis, and anti-angiogenesis effects, as well as an enhancement in tumor growth delay in combination with chemotherapeutic agents in several mouse xenograft models. Our goal was to investigate the radiosensitization effect of honokiol on lung carcinoma. The radiosensitization effect of liposomal honokiol in Lewis lung carcinoma cells (LL/2) was analyzed using an in vitro clonogenic survival assay. For an in vivo study, Lewis lung carcinoma-bearing C57BL/6 mice were treated with either liposomal honokiol at 25 mg/kg or 5 Gy of single tumor radiation, or a combination of both over 12 days of treatment. The tumor growth delay and the survival time were evaluated. In addition, histological analysis of tumor sections was performed to examine changes by detecting the microvessel density and apoptosis in tumor tissues. In the clonogenic survival assay, LL/2 cells treated with IC50 Lipo-HNK for 24 h showed a radiation enhancement ratio of 1.9. After 12 days of combination treatment, the tumor volume decreased 78% and produced an anti-tumor activity 1.3-fold greater than a predicted additive effect of honokiol and radiation alone. This combination treatment also caused an 8.7 day delay in tumor growth. The cell cycle distribution and histological analysis demonstrated that liposomal honokiol has an anti-tumor effect via inducing apoptosis and inhibiting angiogenesis. Liposomal honokiol can enhance tumor cell radiosensitivity in vitro and in vivo, indicating that radiotherapy combined with liposomal honokiol can lead to greater anti-tumor efficacy.

Antibacterial Constituents from Fruit Bodies of Ascomyce Bulgaria inquinans

Zhang Peng,Li Xian,Li Ning,Xu Jing,Li Zhan-Lin,Wang Yi,Wang Jin-Hui The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea 2005 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.28 No.8

Two ergosterins and two triterpenoids were isolated from the dried fruit bodies of Ascomyce Bulgaria inquinans. By means of chemical (hydrolysis) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, EIMS), their structures were established as betuinic acid (1), cerevisterol (2), (24R)ergosta-7, $22E­diene-3\beta,\;5\alpha,\;6\beta-triol-3-O-palmitate$ (3) and ursolic acid (4). Compound 3 is a new compound.

Schisandrin B Improves the Hypothermic Preservation of Celsior Solution in Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Zhang Ying,Wang Peng,Jin Mei-xian,Zhou Ying-qi,Ye Liang,Zhu Xiao-juan,Li Hui-fang,Zhou Ming,Li Yang,Li Shao,Liang Kang-yan,Wang Yi,Gao Yi,Pan Ming-xin,Zhou Shu-qin,Peng Qing 한국조직공학과 재생의학회 2023 조직공학과 재생의학 Vol.20 No.3

BACKGROUND: Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) have emerged as promising therapy for immune and inflammatory diseases. However, how to maintain the activity and unique properties during cold storage and transportation is one of the key factors affecting the therapeutic efficiency of hUCMSCs. Schisandrin B (SchB) has many functions in cell protection as a natural medicine. In this study, we investigated the protective effects of SchB on the hypothermic preservation of hUCMSCs. METHODS: hUCMSCs were isolated from Wharton’s jelly. Subsequently, hUCMSCs were exposed to cold storage (4 C) and 24-h re-warming. After that, cells viability, surface markers, immunomodulatory effects, reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial integrity, apoptosis-related and antioxidant proteins expression level were evaluated. RESULTS: SchB significantly alleviated the cells injury and maintained unique properties such as differentiation potential, level of surface markers and immunomodulatory effects of hUCMSCs. The protective effects of SchB on hUCMSCs after hypothermic storage seemed associated with its inhibition of apoptosis and the anti-oxidative stress effect mediated by nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor 2 signaling. CONCLUSION: These results demonstrate SchB could be used as an agent for hypothermic preservation of hUCMSCs.

Antibacterial Constituents from Fruit Bodies of Ascomyce Bulgaria inquinans

Peng Zhang,Xian Li,Ning Li,Jing Xu,Zhan-Lin Li,Yi Wang,Jin-Hui Wang 대한약학회 2005 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.28 No.8

Two ergosterins and two triterpenoids were isolated from the dried fruit bodies of Ascomyce Bulgaria inquinans. By means of chemical (hydrolysis) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, EIMS), their structures were established as betuinic acid (1), cerevisterol (2), (24R)ergosta-7, 22Ediene- 3β, 5α, 6β-triol-3-O-palmitate (3) and ursolic acid (4). Compound 3 is a new compound.