The role of miRNA‑155 in monocrotaline‑induced pulmonary arterial hypertension through c‑Fos/NLRP3/caspase‑1

Shou‑Dong Chai,Zhen‑Kun Li,Rui Liu,Tao Liu,Ming‑Feng Dong,Pei‑Zhe Tang,Jian‑Tang Wang,Sheng‑Jun Ma 대한독성 유전단백체 학회 2020 Molecular & cellular toxicology Vol.16 No.3

Background Nisoldipine can effectively suppress pulmonary arterial smooth muscle cell proliferation and c-Fos expression. Objective To identify the mechanism of the anti-inflammatory effects in monocrotaline-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), focusing on the c-Fos/NLRP3/caspase-1 pathway. Results In a mice model of monocrotaline-induced PAH, miRNA-155 expression was increased. In an in vitro model, overexpression of miRNA-155 promoted inflammation and induced c-Fos, NLRP3, and caspase-1 protein expression. The inhibition of c-Fos reduced the effects of miRNA-155 on inflammation in an in vitro model of monocrotaline-induced PAH. The inhibition of NLRP3 reduced the effects of miRNA-155 on inflammation in an in vitro model of monocrotaline-induced PAH. Conclusions miRNA-155 increased inflammation in monocrotaline-induced PAH through c-Fos/NLRP3/caspase-1.

PacCAF: a Grid Portal in Pacific Asia for the CDF Experiment

S. Hou,T. L. Hsieh,P. K. Teng 한국물리학회 2009 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.55 No.5

We present the PacCAF (Pacific CDF Analysis Farm) computing model for the CDF (Collider Detector at Fermilab) experiment. The PacCAF is a portal for job submission to a pool of computing nodes collected from the LCG (LHC Computing Grid) and the OSG (Open Science Grid) sites in the Pacific Asia region. It has a suit of services for user authentication, software distribution, and network connection to worker nodes. It also provides a web-based online monitoring system for the status of batch jobs and the processes running on worker nodes. The PacCAF architecture is modular and is easy to modify. We discuss the upgrade from being a dedicated local cluster to joining shared resources in a Grid computing environment. We present the PacCAF (Pacific CDF Analysis Farm) computing model for the CDF (Collider Detector at Fermilab) experiment. The PacCAF is a portal for job submission to a pool of computing nodes collected from the LCG (LHC Computing Grid) and the OSG (Open Science Grid) sites in the Pacific Asia region. It has a suit of services for user authentication, software distribution, and network connection to worker nodes. It also provides a web-based online monitoring system for the status of batch jobs and the processes running on worker nodes. The PacCAF architecture is modular and is easy to modify. We discuss the upgrade from being a dedicated local cluster to joining shared resources in a Grid computing environment.

論中國傳統企業效率問題

康 埈 荣,张守鑫 韓國外國語大學校 外國學綜合硏究센터 中國硏究所 2005 中國硏究 Vol.35 No.-

1997~2000년에 발생된 황사에 관한 연구

정용승,김학성,낫짜가도르지 엘,적데어 디,첸 수잰 한국교원대학교 환경과학연구소 2002 환경연구논문집 Vol.- No.7

Joint monitoring of yellow sand (YS) phenomena occurred from 1997 to 2000 was carried out. It was found that the YS in source regions occurred in any time during the year, while the severe dust storms occurred frequently from March to May after the spring thaw. Wind erosion occurred usually with wind greater than about 8 ms^-1 in the source region in any seasons. However, severe YS phenomenon found to occur with wind greater than 15 ms^-1 at least for 3 hours or more. In source regions, YS occurred over 60∼120 days per year. In Korea, YS was found to occur 8∼12 cases per year with 12-22 YS days. It was recorded that maximum concentrations of TSP were 989∼1396 ㎍ m^-3 with PM10 values of 861∼996 ㎍ m^-3 and with the lowest visibility of 1.4∼1.6km. In Mongolia, however, it was observed that the number of dusty days decreased due to the increase in rainy days.

Comparative Analysis of Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine and Artificial Neural Network for the Differential Diagnosis of Benign and Malignant Solid Breast Tumors by the Use of Three-Dimensional Power Doppler Imaging

Shou-Tung Chen,Yi-Hsuan Hsiao,Yu-Len Huang,Shou-Jen Kuo,Hsin-Shun Tseng,Hwa-Koon Wu,Dar-Ren Chen 대한영상의학회 2009 Korean Journal of Radiology Vol.10 No.5

Objective: Logistic regression analysis (LRA), Support Vector Machine (SVM) and a neural network (NN) are commonly used statistical models in computeraided diagnostic (CAD) systems for breast ultrasonography (US). The aim of this study was to clarify the diagnostic ability of the use of these statistical models for future applications of CAD systems, such as three-dimensional (3D) power Doppler imaging, vascularity evaluation and the differentiation of a solid mass. Materials and Methods: A database that contained 3D power Doppler imaging pairs of non-harmonic and tissue harmonic images for 97 benign and 86 malignant solid tumors was utilized. The virtual organ computer-aided analysis-imaging program was used to analyze the stored volumes of the 183 solid breast tumors. LRA, an SVM and NN were employed in comparative analyses for the characterization of benign and malignant solid breast masses from the database. Results: The values of area under receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, referred to as Az values for the use of non-harmonic 3D power Doppler US with LRA, SVM and NN were 0.9341, 0.9185 and 0.9086, respectively. The Az values for the use of harmonic 3D power Doppler US with LRA, SVM and NN were 0.9286, 0.8979 and 0.9009, respectively. The Az values of six ROC curves for the use of LRA, SVM and NN for non-harmonic or harmonic 3D power Doppler imaging were similar. Conclusion: The diagnostic performances of these three models (LRA, SVM and NN) are not different as demonstrated by ROC curve analysis. Depending on user emphasis for the use of ROC curve findings, the use of LRA appears to provide better sensitivity as compared to the other statistical models. Objective: Logistic regression analysis (LRA), Support Vector Machine (SVM) and a neural network (NN) are commonly used statistical models in computeraided diagnostic (CAD) systems for breast ultrasonography (US). The aim of this study was to clarify the diagnostic ability of the use of these statistical models for future applications of CAD systems, such as three-dimensional (3D) power Doppler imaging, vascularity evaluation and the differentiation of a solid mass. Materials and Methods: A database that contained 3D power Doppler imaging pairs of non-harmonic and tissue harmonic images for 97 benign and 86 malignant solid tumors was utilized. The virtual organ computer-aided analysis-imaging program was used to analyze the stored volumes of the 183 solid breast tumors. LRA, an SVM and NN were employed in comparative analyses for the characterization of benign and malignant solid breast masses from the database. Results: The values of area under receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, referred to as Az values for the use of non-harmonic 3D power Doppler US with LRA, SVM and NN were 0.9341, 0.9185 and 0.9086, respectively. The Az values for the use of harmonic 3D power Doppler US with LRA, SVM and NN were 0.9286, 0.8979 and 0.9009, respectively. The Az values of six ROC curves for the use of LRA, SVM and NN for non-harmonic or harmonic 3D power Doppler imaging were similar. Conclusion: The diagnostic performances of these three models (LRA, SVM and NN) are not different as demonstrated by ROC curve analysis. Depending on user emphasis for the use of ROC curve findings, the use of LRA appears to provide better sensitivity as compared to the other statistical models.

Space Law,Policy : The Present Situation and Prospects of Chinese National Mechanism on Space Debris Mitigation

( Shou Ping Li ) 한국항공우주법학회 2011 한국항공우주정책·법학회지 Vol.26 No.2

Space debris mitigation has become an international custom for international space activities. IADC and COPUOS adopted a Guideline on Space Debris Mitigation. Two Guidelines provided that member states or international organization shall establish a national mechanism to mitigate space debris. China has made progress in legislation on space debris mitigation and management system. It establised a fundamental framework on the legislative mechanism on space debris mitigation and managemental mechanism on space debris mitigation. In order to further improve the national mechanism on space debris mitigation, it is essential for China to strenghen legislation on space activities and specify the duties of management administrates.

Physics Parameters and Design Study for the Beijing Spallation Neutron Source

Shou-Xian Fang,C. Zhang,J. Wei,J.Y. Tang,Q. Qin,S. Wang,S.N. Fu 한국물리학회 2006 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.48 No.4

The Beijing Spallation Neutron Source (BSNS) will be the next large science facility in China. Based on an 80 MeV linac and a 1.6 GeV rapid cycling synchrotron, the BSNS has a goal to obtain a proton beam power of 100 kW with a repetition rate of 25 Hz in the first phase. An introduction to the conceptual design of the BSNS is given, and the main parameters and key technical features are summarized. The R&D plan is discussed.뒩b

Impact of Obesity on a Chinese Population with Erosive Esophagitis and Barrett`s Esophagus

( Shou-wu Lee ),( Han-chung Lien ),( Teng-yu Lee ),( Chun-fang Tung ),( Hong-zen Yeh ),( Chi-sen Chang ) 대한간학회 2017 Gut and Liver Vol.11 No.3

Background/Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between obesity and erosive esophagitis (EE) or Barrett`s esophagus (BE) in a Chinese population. Methods: Data from subjects were retrospectively collected from 2006 to 2009. Individuals with BE were identified and age- and sex-matched at a 1:2 ratio with normal esophagocardial junction and EE patients. The subjects were stratified into two groups: the normal weight group and overweight/ obesity group (body mass index ≥25 mg/m2) or the normal waist group and abdominal obesity group (waist circumference ≥90 cm for men and ≥80 cm for women). Results: Overall, 45%, 72%, and 52% were overweight/obese and 23%, 65%, and 18% had abdominal obesity in the normal, EE, and BE groups, respectively. Positive associations were identified between EE and overweight/obesity (odds ratio [OR], 3.14; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.75 to 5.66) and abdominal obesity (OR, 6.22; 95% CI, 3.34 to 11.57); however, the associations were nonsignificant between BE and overweight/obesity (OR, 1.32; 95% CI, 0.67 to 2.61) or abdominal obesity (OR, 0.73; 95% CI, 0.31 to 1.73). Female BE patients had a significantly increased rate of being overweight/obese. Conclusions: Obesity is a contributing factor in EE. The association of BE and obesity was not significant, with the exception of female BE cases. (Gut Liver 2017;11:377-382)

Taxonomic Study of Asiatic Water Shrews, Chimarrogale (Insectivora: Soricidae)

Shou Li Yuan 대한인수공통전염병학회 2008 창립총회 및 학술대회 초록집 Vol.2008 No.1

Study on Analysis of Environmental Change of City Land Coverage and Influence of Traffic Infrastructure

Shou Shuai Du,Heung Man Kim 한국생활환경학회 2015 한국생활환경학회지 Vol.22 No.5

With the rapid development of economy, urbanization expands extensively and land use in urban and suburban areas changes dramatically. To achieve sustainable development, it is important to take a full consideration of environmental factors during urbanization process. Focused on Zhengzhou, Kaifeng and Zhongmu, this study investigates the change in land coverage and the characteristics of urbanization of city agglomerations in the middle and lower reaches of Yellow River, based on Landsat data and the survey of local land use. The map of land coverage classification will be constructed and the current situation of land coverage in targeted areas analyzed. On this basis, the change of built-up area will be studied using the Kernel Density Presumption method, and the influence of traffic infrastructure analyzed, leading to the elucidation of the characteristic of urbanization.