Two-Step Reset in the Resistance Switching of the Al/TiO_<i>x</i>/Cu Structure

Shao, Xing L.,Zhao, Jin S.,Zhang, Kai L.,Chen, Ran,Sun, Kuo,Chen, Chang J.,Liu, Kai,Zhou, Li W.,Wang, Jian Y.,Ma, Chen M.,Yoon, Kyung J.,Hwang, Cheol S. American Chemical Society 2013 ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES Vol.5 No.21

<P>Two-step reset behaviors in the resistance switching properties of the top Al/TiO<SUB><I>x</I></SUB>/bottom Cu structure were studied. During the electroforming and set steps, two types of conducting filaments composed of Cu and oxygen vacancies (Cu-CF and V<SUB>O</SUB>-CF) were simultaneously (or sequentially) formed when Al was negatively biased. In the subsequent reset step with the opposite bias polarity, the Cu-CFs ruptured first at ∼0.5 V, and formed an intermediate state. The trap-filled V<SUB>O</SUB>-CFs were transformed into a trap-empty state, resulting in a high-resistance state at ∼1 V. Matrix phase in the electrochemical metallization cell can play an active role in resistance switching.</P><P><B>Graphic Abstract</B> <IMG SRC='http://pubs.acs.org/appl/literatum/publisher/achs/journals/content/aamick/2013/aamick.2013.5.issue-21/am403498q/production/images/medium/am-2013-03498q_0007.gif'></P>

Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus 16 in Esophageal Cancer Among the Chinese Population: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Zhang, Shao-Kai,Guo, Lan-Wei,Chen, Qiong,Zhang, Meng,Liu, Shu-Zheng,Quan, Pei-Liang,Lu, Jian-Bang,Sun, Xi-Bin Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.23

Background and Aim: No firm evidence of HPV infection in esophageal cancer has been established to date. The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the prevalence of HPV 16 in esophageal cancer in China, which had a high burden of the disease. Materials and Methods: Studies on HPV infection and esophageal cancer were identified and a random-effects model was used to pool the summary prevalence and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: A total of 3,429 esophageal cancer cases were evaluated from 26 eligible studies in this meta-analysis. The summary estimate for HPV16 prevalence was 0.381 (95% CI: 0.283, 0.479). The prevalence varied by geographical areas of the study, publication year, HPV detection method and types of specimen. In sensitivity analysis, HPV 16 prevalence ranged from 0.368 (95% CI: 0.276, 0.460) to 0.397 (95% CI: 0.286, 0.508). Conclusions: The results indicate a relatively high level of HPV 16 prevalence in esophageal cancer among Chinese population, although there was variation between different variables. Further studies are needed to elucidate the role of HPV in esophageal carcinogenesis with careful consideration of study design and laboratory detection method, providing more accurate assessment of the HPV status in esophageal cancer.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Awareness, Acceptability, and Decision-Making Factors among Chinese College Students

Wang, Shao-Ming,Zhang, Shao-Kai,Pan, Xiong-Fei,Ren, Ze-Fang,Yang, Chun-Xia,Wang, Zeng-Zhen,Gao, Xiao-Hong,Li, Man,Zheng, Quan-Qing,Ma, Wei,Zhao, Fang-Hui,Qiao, You-Lin,Sivasubramaniam, Priya Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.7

Background: College students are recommended as the target groups for catch-up human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. Systematical exploration of awareness, acceptability, and decision-making factors of HPV vaccination among Chinese college students has been limited. Materials and Methods: A multi-center survey was conducted in mainland China between November 2011 and May 2012. College students aged 18-22 years were stratified by their grade, gender, and major for sampling. Socio-demographic and HPV-related information such as knowledge, perceptions, acceptability, and attitudes were collected through a questionnaire. Results: A total of 3,497 undergraduates completed the questionnaire, among which 1,686 were males. The acceptability of the HPV vaccine was high (70.8%). Undergraduates from high-level universities, at lower grade, or with greater prior knowledge of HPV vaccines showed higher acceptability of HPV vaccination ($p_{trend}$ <0.001). Additionally, undergraduates with vaccination experience outside the National Expanded Program on Immunization (OR=1.29; 95%CI: 1.10-1.51) or fear of HPV-related diseases (OR=2.79; 95%CI: 2.28-3.41) were more willing to accept HPV vaccination. General knowledge of HPV vaccine was low among undergraduates, and safety was a major concern (71.05%). The majority of students wished to pay less than 300RMB for HPV vaccine and chose the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention as the most appropriate venue for vaccination. Conclusions: Although most undergraduates demonstrate positive attitudes towards HPV vaccination, challenges pertaining to introduction exist in China. Corresponding proactive education and governmental subsidy to do so are urgently needed by this age-group population. Suggestions and potential strategies indicated may help shape the future HPV vaccination program in China.

Electronic resistance switching in the Al/TiO(x)/Al structure for forming-free and area-scalable memory.

Shao, Xing Long,Zhou, Li Wei,Yoon, Kyung Jean,Jiang, Hao,Zhao, Jin Shi,Zhang, Kai Liang,Yoo, Sijung,Hwang, Cheol Seong RSC Pub 2015 Nanoscale Vol.7 No.25

<P>Electronic bipolar resistance switching (eBRS) in an Al/TiOx/Al structure, where the TiOx layer was reactively sputter-deposited, was examined in conjunction with a structural analysis using transmission electron microscopy. A thin (3-5 nm) insulating Al(Ti)O-x layer was formed at the bottom Al electrode interface, which provided the necessary asymmetric potential barrier for the eBRS to emerge, whereas the top Al electrode interface appeared to have provided the fluent carrier (electron) injection. The set and reset switching were related to the trapping and detrapping of the carriers at the trap centers, the characteristic energy of which was similar to 0.86 eV, across the entire electrode area. The general features of this material system as the feasible RS memory were insufficient: endurance cycle, <similar to 8000, and retention time at 85 degrees C, 10(6) s. However, the detailed analysis of the switching behavior based on the space-charge limited current conduction mechanism, and its variation with the switching cycles, provided useful information on the general features of the eBRS, which could also be applicable to other binary (or even ternary) metal-oxide RS systems based on the electronic switching mechanism.</P>

Oridonin Alleviates Visceral Hyperalgesia in a Rat Model of Postinflammatory Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Role of Colonic Enterochromaffin Cell and Serotonin Availability

Kai-hong Zang,Yun-yun Shao,Xiao Zuo,Zhi Rao,Hongyan Qin 한국식품영양과학회 2016 Journal of medicinal food Vol.19 No.6

The aim of this present study was to investigate the effect of oridonin on visceral hyperalgesia and colonic serotonin availability in a rat model of trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid-induced postinflammatory irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS). Rats were randomly divided into five groups: normal control, PI-IBS model, PI-IBS+low-dose oridonin (5 mg/kg), PI-IBS+median-dose oridonin (10 mg/kg), and PI-IBS+high-dose oridonin (20 mg/kg). Rats in control and model groups were orally administered with water by gavage, whereas rats in oridonin-treated groups were orally administered with different dosages of oridonin, and drugs were given for 14 consecutive days. Compared with the control group, the pain threshold pressure was significantly reduced in PI-IBS rats. The colonic enterochromaffin (EC) cell number, serotonin content, and the protein expression of tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) were markedly increased and the protein expression of serotonin reuptake transporter was significantly decreased in PI-IBS rats. The spleen index in PI-IBS rats was decreased, and the levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interferon (IFN)-γ, interleukin (IL)-4, and IL-13 in the colon of PI-IBS rats were also markedly decreased. Oridonin treatment dose dependently increased pain threshold pressure, and markedly decreased colon EC cell numbers, TPH expression, and serotonin content in PI-IBS rats. Oridonin treatment also significantly increased the spleen index as well as the levels of TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-4, and IL-13 in the colon of PI-IBS rats. Results of this study demonstrate that the analgesic effect of oridonin in PI-IBS rats is associated with reduced colonic EC cell hyperplasia and 5-HT availability, the regulatory effect of oridonin on colonic cytokine production may be correlated with its effect on colonic EC cell number.

Numerical Simulating Long-Distance Emergency Rescue System for Belt Fire in Coal Mine

Shao Hao,Jiang Shuguang,Wu Zhengyan,Zhang Weiqing,Wang Kai 보안공학연구지원센터 2015 International Journal of Security and Its Applicat Vol.9 No.12

The belt fire in coal mine has the characteristics of fast burning velocity, not easily extinguishing a fire and generating a great deal of poisonous and toxic gas. Once the belt fire happens, it will result in a large number of casualties and enormous property loss, which is one of the greatest disasters that influence on the safety production in coal mine. To reduce the number of casualties and property loss caused by belt fire, the long-distance emergency rescue system for belt fire is proposed, and used to directly import the poisonous and toxic gas produced by belt lane into return airway in order to guarantee the safety of staffs working in mining area. In order to research on how the efficiency of using the system and what the system has additional impact on the ventilation system, the present study applies the approach of numerical stimulation to establish the two-dimensional model of ventilation system. After the belt fire happens, and then this paper researches on the flow laws of poisonous and toxic gas, and explores the long-distance emergency rescue system for belt fire influencing on the ventilation system and controlling the poisonous and toxic gas. The current study yields the conclusions as follows: (1) how poisonous and toxic gas produced by belt fire in different ventilation models spreads and moves in the roadway; and (2) how the long-distance emergency rescue system for belt fire influences on the ventilation system. This research has certain instructive significance and reference value for improving the level of emergency rescue about the belt fire, and reducing the number of casualties and property loss caused by belt fire.

Dermal Lipogenesis Inhibits Adiponectin Production in Hs68 Fibroblasts

( Kai-chen Hu ),( Tsung-yan Tsai ),( Chu-wen Shao ),( Hsin-i Chang ) 한국농업기계학회 2018 한국농업기계학회 학술발표논문집 Vol.23 No.1

Adiponectin is one of the most abundant adipokines from the subcutaneous fat, and regulates multiple activities through endocrine, paracrine, or autocrine mechanisms. However, its expression in adipogenic induced fibroblasts, and the potential role in photoaging has not been determined. Here, human dermal fibroblasts, Hs68, were presented as a cell model of dermal lipogenesis through stimulation of adipogenic differentiation medium (ADM). Similar to other studies in murine pre-adipocyte models (i.e., 3T3-L1), Hs68 fibroblasts showed a tendency to lipogenesis based on lipid accumulation, triglyceride formation, and the expressions of PPAR-γ, lipoprotein lipase (LPL), and FABP4 mRNA. As expected, ADM-treated fibroblasts displayed a reduction on adiponectin expression. Overall, these results suggest that dermal lipogenesis may inhibit the expression of adiponectin.

The Influence of PMMA Bone Cements on the Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts

( Kai-chen Hu ),( Tsung-yan Tsai ),( Chu-wen Shao ),( Hsin-i Chang ) 한국농업기계학회 2018 한국농업기계학회 학술발표논문집 Vol.23 No.1

Due to aging, deficiency of vitamins and minerals, a prior accident or injury, the bones in our body become weak and fragile and so may cause serious defect of hard bone tissues. In orthopaedic surgery, Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cements are used to refill and remodel bone defect. PMMA bone cements are formulated by mixing the powder (polymer, PMMA) and the liquid (monomer, methyl methacrylate). During the process, the dimethyl-p-toluidine in the liquid activates the benzoyl peroxide catalyst in the powder and this initiates the polymerization of the monomer, which then binds together PMMA granules. However, PMMA bone cements have displayed cytotoxicity to bone tissue in clinic. In present study, we used PMMA with different molecular weights (Mw:1,5000, 12,0000, 35,0000 and 99,6000 dalton) to prepare 4 types of bone cements for studying the effect of molecular weight of polymeric additives. Chemical eluates were extracted from PMMA bone cements and examined for their bioactive effects on 7F2 osteoblast-like cells and Raw 264.7 microphages. Results demonstrated that PMMA bone cements and eluates could inhibit the differentiation and mineralization behavior of 7F2 osteoblast-like cells after the cytotoxicity of PMMA bone cements and elutes were no longer evident. Moreover, bone cements prepared with high molecular weight PMMA (MW: 99,6000 dalton) had less suppressive effect on cell differentiation and mineralization in comparison with others. In Raw 264.7 microphages, PMMA bone cements and eluates can inhibit osteoclast formation but there was no significant difference among 4 types of bone cements. The aim of this research is to investigate the influence of PMMA bone cements on osteoblasts and osteoclasts and we hope these results can provide some useful information for the clinical application of PMMA bone cements.

Effects of Supplementary Composts on Microbial Communities and Rice Productivity in Cold Water Paddy Fields

( Kai Zhi Xie ),( Pei Zhi Xu ),( Shao Hai Yang ),( Yu Sheng Lu ),( Rui Ping Jiang ),( Wen Jie Gu ),( Wen Ying Li ),( Li Li Sun ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2015 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.25 No.5

Cold water paddy field soils are relatively unproductive, but can be ameliorated by supplementing with inorganic fertilizer from animal waste-based composts. The yield of two rice cultivars was significantly raised by providing either chicken manure or cow dung-based compost. The application of these composts raised the soil pH as well as both the total nitrogen and ammonium nitrogen content, which improved the soil’s fertility and raised its nitrification potential. The composts had a measurable effect on the abundance of nitrogencycling- related soil microbes, as measured by estimating the copy number of various bacterial and archaeal genes using quantitative real-time PCR. The abundance of ammonia oxidizing archaea and bacteria was markedly encouraged by the application of chicken manure-based compost. Supplementation with the composts helped promote the availability of soil nitrogen in the cold water paddy field, thereby improving the soil’s productivity and increasing the yield of the rice crop.

Prognostic Value of MGMT Promoter Methylation and TP53 Mutation in Glioblastomas Depends on IDH1 Mutation

Wang, Kai,Wang, Yin-Yan,Ma, Jun,Wang, Jiang-Fei,Li, Shao-Wu,Jiang, Tao,Dai, Jian-Ping Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.24

Several molecular markers have been proposed as predictors of outcome in patients with glioblastomas. We investigated the prognostic significance of $O^6$-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) promoter methylation and TP53 mutation status dependent on isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) mutation in glioblastoma patients. A cohort of 78 patients with histologically confirmed glioblastomas treated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy were reviewed retrospectively. We evaluated the prognostic value of MGMT promoter methylation and TP53 mutation status with regard to progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). It was revealed that mutations in IDH1, promoter methylation of MGMT, TP53 mutation, age, Karnofsky performance status (KFS), and extension of resection were independent prognostic factors. In patients with an IDH1 mutation, those with an MGMT methylation were associated with longer PFS (p=0.016) and OS (p=0.013). Nevertheless, the presence of TP53 mutation could stratify the PFS and OS of patients with IDH1 wild type (p=0.003 and 0.029 respectively, log-rank). The MGMT promoter methylation and TP53 mutation were associated with a favorable outcome of patients with and without mutant IDH1, respectively. The results indicate that glioblastomas with MGMT methylation or TP53 mutations have improved survival that may be influenced by IDH1 mutation status.