miR-124 Inhibits Growth and Invasion of Gastric Cancer by Targeting ROCK1

Hu, Cong-Bing,Li, Qiao-Lin,Hu, Jian-Fei,Zhang, Qiang,Xie, Jian-Ping,Deng, Li Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.16

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) act as critical regulators of genes involved in many biological processes. Aberrant alteration of miRNAs have been found in many cancers, including gastric cancer (GC), but the molecular mechanisms are not well understood. Herein, we investigated the role of miR-124 in GC. We found that its expression was significantly reduced in both GC tissue samples and cell lines. Forced expression of miR-124 suppressed GC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Furthermore, the Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK1) was identified as a direct target of miR-124 in GC cells. Finally, silencing of ROCK1 showed similar effects as miR-124 overexpression, while supplementation of ROCK1 remarkably restored the cell growth and invasion inhibited by miR-124. Together, our data demonstrate that miR-124 acts as a tumor suppressor by targeting ROCK1, and posit miR-124 as a novel strategy for GC treatment.

The effects of LNG-tank sloshing on the global motions of FLNG system

Hu, Zhi-Qiang,Wang, Shu-Ya,Chen, Gang,Chai, Shu-Hong,Jin, Yu-Ting The Society of Naval Architects of Korea 2017 International Journal of Naval Architecture and Oc Vol.9 No.1

This paper addresses a study of inner-tank sloshing effect on motion responses of a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) system, through experimental analysis and numerical modeling. To investigate hydrodynamic characteristics of FLNG under the conditions of with and without LNG-tank sloshing, a series of numerical simulations were carried out using potential flow solver SESAM. To validate the numerical simulations, model tests on the FLNG system was conducted in both liquid and solid ballast conditions with 75% tank filling level in height. Good correlations were observed between the measured and predicted results, proving the feasibility of the numerical modeling technique. On the verified numerical model, Response Amplitude Operators (RAOs) of the FLNG with 25% and 50% tank filling levels were calculated in six degrees of freedom. The influence of tank sloshing with varying tank filling levels on the RAOs has been presented and analyzed. The results showed that LNG-tank sloshing has a noticeable impact on the roll motion response of the FLNG and a moderate tank filling level is less helpful in reducing the roll motion response.

REVIEW OF SECURE COMMUNICATION APPROACHES FOR IN-VEHICLE NETWORK

Qiang Hu,Feng Luo 한국자동차공학회 2018 International journal of automotive technology Vol.19 No.5

In the connected vehicles, connecting interfaces bring threats to the vehicles and they can be hacked to impact the vehicles and drivers. Compared with traditional vehicles, connected vehicles require more information transfer. Sensor signals and critical data must be protected to ensure the cyber security of connected vehicles. The communications among ECUs, sensors, and gateways are connected by in-vehicle networks. This paper discussed the state-of-art techniques about secure communication for in-vehicle networks. First, the related concepts in automotive secure communication have been provided. Then we have compared and contrasted existing approaches for secure communication. We have analyzed the advantages/disadvantages of MAC and digital signatures for message authentication and compared the performance and limitations of different cryptographic algorithms. Firewall and intrusion detection system are introduced to protect the networks. The constraints and features of different intrusion detection approaches are presented. After that, the technical requirements for cryptographic mechanism and intrusion detection policy are concluded. Based on the review of current researches, the future development directions of the automotive network security have been discussed. The purpose of this paper is to review current techniques on automotive secure communication and suggest suitable secure approaches to implement on the in-vehicle networks.

Experimental Research of Axial Compression Bearing Capacity on RC Columns Strengthened with Angle Steel and Self-Compacting Concrete

Qiang Hu,Songlin Jia,Huiqin Wu,Tongkuai Wang 한국강구조학회 2022 International Journal of Steel Structures Vol.22 No.1

An improved reinforced method used for concrete columns strengthened with angle steel and self-compacting concrete is proposed. Static loading experiments for sixteen specimens were carried out to study the infl uences of angle steels and batten plates spacing on axial compression bearing capacity of the concrete columns reinforced by the proposed method. The results show that axial compression bearing capacity increases signifi cantly; angle steels and concrete column can be eff ectively united to resist the loads from superstructure because of self-compacting concrete; the increase of area of angle steel and the decrease of batten plates spacing can eff ectively increase axial compression bearing capacity of the reinforced columns.

Phenolic composition and nutritional attributes of diaphragma juglandis fructus and shell of walnut (Juglans regia L.)

Qiang Hu,Jia Liu,Jun Li,Hui Liu,Nan Dong,Yang-yang Geng,Yang Lu,Yan Wang 한국식품과학회 2020 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.29 No.2

Phenolic composition and nutritional attributes of diaphragma juglandis fructus (Djf) and walnut shells (Ws) were investigated. Phenolic acids, hydroxybenzoic acid, isoflavone, and flavone were identified in the free phenolic fractions (FPFs) of both Djf and Ws. Bound phenolic fractions were less than FPFs both in content and diversity. The soluble dietary fiber contents of Djf and Ws were 25.56 g/100 g and 9.5 g/100 g, respectively. The contents of unsaturated fatty acids (1912.28 mg/kg and 9137.56 mg/kg, respectively) were significantly higher than that of saturated fatty acid both in Djf and Ws. The content of essential amino acids in Djf (9.67 mg/g) was significantly higher than that in Ws. More than eight types of monosaccharides were detected in Djf and Ws. The monosaccharide content of Djf (314.16 mg/g) was significantly higher than that of Ws (60.97 mg/g). Trehalose was the predominant component both in Djf (71.2%) and Ws (78.6%).

The effects of LNG-tank sloshing on the global motions of FLNG system

Zhi-Qiang Hu,Shu-Ya Wang,Gang Chen,Shu-Hong Chai,Yu-Ting Jin 대한조선학회 2017 International Journal of Naval Architecture and Oc Vol.9 No.1

This paper addresses a study of inner-tank sloshing effect on motion responses of a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) system, through experimental analysis and numerical modeling. To investigate hydrodynamic characteristics of FLNG under the conditions of with and without LNG-tank sloshing, a series of numerical simulations were carried out using potential flow solver SESAM. To validate the numerical simulations, model tests on the FLNG system was conducted in both liquid and solid ballast conditions with 75% tank filling level in height. Good correlations were observed between the measured and predicted results, proving the feasibility of the numerical modeling technique. On the verified numerical model, Response Amplitude Operators (RAOs) of the FLNG with 25% and 50% tank filling levels were calculated in six degrees of freedom. The influence of tank sloshing with varying tank filling levels on the RAOs has been presented and analyzed. The results showed that LNG-tank sloshing has a noticeable impact on the roll motion response of the FLNG and a moderate tank filling level is less helpful in reducing the roll motion response.

Research on Construction of Enterprise Informatization based on Model of Multi-agent RigidFormation

Li Sun,Ying Liu,Qiang Qu,Lilin Ma,Guang Yang,Hu Cao 보안공학연구지원센터 2014 International Journal of Grid and Distributed Comp Vol.7 No.6

Enterprise informatization is a large system including: input, output, feedback, operation inside, executive action and incentive measures. Inner-enterprise can be seemed as an artificially social organization unit composing of various agents in a rigid formation. This paper mainly proposes an enterprise informatization associated with rigid formation theory of multi-agent. The connection between agents and enterprise factors is represented. The relationship between enterprise factors is described by potential function theory: the attractive force presents that all factors have the same opinion, and the repulsive force presents that all factors have the different opinion needed to be solved. Finally, the simulation proves that the model mentioned in this paper is effective.

Comparison of Ligasure Versus Conventional Surgery for Curative Gastric Cancer Resection: a Meta-Analysis

Hu, Tian-Peng,He, Xiang-Hui,Meng, Zhao-Wei,Jia, Qiang,Tan, Jian,Li, Xue Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2016 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.17 No.4

Background: The LigaSure vessel sealing system has been proposed to save operation time and reduce intraoperative blood loss for various surgeries. However, its usage for gastric cancer is still controversial. The aim of the present meta-analysis was to compare the effectiveness of LigaSure with conventional surgery in gastrectomy. Materials and Methods: Sources were retrieved from the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS and Google Scholar until February, 2015. All randomized controlled trials comparing LigaSure with conventional surgery in curative gastric cancer resection were selected. After data extraction, statistics were performed by Review Manager 5.1 software. Results: Three eligible randomized controlled trials were evaluated, with a total of 335 patients. The quality of the included trials was good, yet some methodological and clinical heterogeneity existed. There were no significant differences between the LigaSure and conventional groups in operative time (weighted mean difference [WMD], -22.95 minutes; 95% confidence interval [CI], [-59.75, 13.85]; P = 0.22), blood loss (WMD, -45.8 ml; 95% CI, [-134.5, 42.90]; P = 0.31), nor the incidence of surgical complications (odds ratio, 1.18; 95% CI, [0.68, 2.05]; P = 0.54). But there was a longer duration of hospital stay in LigaSure group (WMD, 1.41 days; 95% CI, [0.14, 2.68]; P = 0.03). Conclusions: All available randomized evidence has been summarized. LigaSure does not confer significant advantage over conventional surgery for curative gastric cancer resection. The usefulness of the device may be limited in gastrectomy. But, more trials are needed for further assessment of the LigaSure system for gastric cancer.

Design of Course-Keeping Controller for a Ship Based on Backstepping and Neural Networks

Qiang ZHANG,Na JIANG,Yancai HU,Dewei PAN 국제이네비해양경제학회 2017 International Journal of e-Navigation and Maritime Vol.7 No.1

Due to the existence of uncertainties and the unknown time variant environmental disturbances for ship course nonlinear control system, the ship course adaptive neural network robust course-keeping controller is designed by combining the backstepping technique. The neural networks (NNs) are employed for the compensating of the nonlinear term of the nonlinear ship course-keeping control system. The designed adaptive laws are designed to estimate the weights of NNs and the bounds of unknown environmental disturbances. The first order commander are introduced to solve the problem of repeating differential operations in the traditional backstepping design method, which let the designed controller easier to implement in navigation practice and structure simplicity. Theoretically, it indicates that the proposed controller can track the setting course in arbitrary expected accuracy, while keeping all control signals in the ship course control closed-loop system are uniformly ultimately bounded. Finally, the training ship of Dalian Maritime University is taken for example; simulation results illustrated the effectiveness and the robustness of the proposed controller.

High performance removal of methyl mercaptan on metal modified activated carbon

Qiang Liu,Ming Ke,Pei Yu,Feng Liu,Haiqiang Hu,Changchun Li 한국화학공학회 2018 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.35 No.1

A series of coconut shell activated carbon catalysts, modified by metal oxides, were prepared by an ultrasound- assisted incipient wetness method for the removal of methyl mercaptan (CH3SH). The catalysts were investigated using XRD, BET, XPS, TEM and TA.The results showed that the catalyst combined with 2wt% Fe loading and iron (Fe) : copper (Cu) (mole ratio) 10 : 3, and calcination at 300 oC had a superior removal efficiency. The high activity could be attributed to the generation of highly dispersed Fe-Cu nanocomposites. The results revealed that calcination temperature not only influenced the chemical states and nanocomposite size of iron and copper, but also affected the pore structures of the catalysts. Compared with Fe/AC, the interaction between the iron and copper oxides resulted in smaller nanoparticles and high dispersion for Fe-Cu/AC. Product analysis results suggested dimethyl disulfide, metal methanesulfonates and methyl thiolates were the oxidation products which adsorbed on the activated carbon.