Comparison of stomach microRNA transcriptomes of Tibetan and Yorkshire pigs by deep sequencing

Wen‑kui Sun,Yanyue Li,Chi Cheng,Yi‑hui Chen,Kai Zeng,Xiaohui Chen,Yiren Gu,Rui Liu,Xuebin Lv,Rong Gao 한국유전학회 2018 Genes & Genomics Vol.40 No.9

MiRNAs regulate the expression of target genes in diverse cellular processes and hence play important roles in different physiological processes, yet little is known about the stomach microRNAome (miRNAome) of the Tibetan pig. The objective of this experiment was to investigate differentially expressed stomach miRNAs participating in digestion. Firstly, we isolated total RNA by Trizol reagent from three Tibetan and three Yorkshire purebred pigs stomach samples at 90-day-old. Secondly, a comprehensive analysis of Tibetan and Yorkshire pig stomach miRNAomes was performed by small RNA sequencing in the Illumina HiSeq 2000 system. Finally, SYBR Green Real-time RT-PCR was performed to validate the differentially expressed miRNAs. We identified 318 unique miRNAs, 260 were co-expressed in both libraries, 17 and 31 miRNAs were specifically expressed in Tibetan and Yorkshire pigs respectively. Fifty six differentially expressed miRNAs were identified by the identifying differentially expressed genes 6 (IDEG6). Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes analysis revealed that some of the differentially expressed miRNAs were associated with protein and fat digestion. Two differentially expressed miRNAs (miR-214-3p and ssc-un39) participating in the digestion of lipid were identified. Additionally, qRT-PCR results suggested that a higher expression of miR-214-3p in the Tibetan pig stomach could lead to relatively lower expression of calcium-dependent phospholipase A2, which is an enzyme important for the digestion of glycerol phospholipid. This study has delineated the different stomach miRNAs expression patterns of Tibetan and Yorkshire pigs, which would help explain the regulatory mechanisms of miRNAs in digestion of Tibetan pigs, and contribute to utilize a the unique digestion merits of Tibetan pig in future porcine hybridization breeding.

Steel Bridge Construction of Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge

Wen-bo Gao,Quan-ke Su,Jin-wen Zhang,Hong-bing Xie,Feng Wen,Fang Li,Ji-zhu Liu 한국강구조학회 2020 International Journal of Steel Structures Vol.20 No.5

The 55-km-long Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge (HZMB) is the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge, connecting Hong Kong with Zhuhai and Macao at the mouth of the Pearl River Estuary in China, comprising 22.9-km-long steel bridges. HZMB is the leading steel bridge in China, with top-level manufacturing and installation technology. This paper outlines the steel bridge construction experiences of HZMB to provide comparisons for the construction of other long sea-crossing steel bridges at home or abroad. The main considerations of construction constraints, scheme selection, structural and aesthetic design of HZMB are presented, and the following points related to new strategies in the steel bridge construction of HZMB are elaborated: (1) construction quality assurance, (2) automatic manufacturing technology, (3) large segment off shore installation, (4) eco-friendly paint (content limitation of volatile organic compounds) and new multifunctional inspection gantry, and (5) Guss Mastic Asphalt steel deck pavement system. The successful implementation of those strategies shows that the steel bridge construction of HZMB promotes improvement in the overall construction and management level of the Chinese bridge industry. The advanced experience of HZMB has opened up broad prospects for the design and construction of off shore bridge engineering in China.

Vibration characteristic analysis of gearbox based on dynamic excitation with eccentricity error

Wen Liu,Hang Zhao,Tengjiao Lin,Biao Gao,Yun Yang 대한기계학회 2020 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.34 No.11

In this study, the vibration characteristics of gearbox considering the eccentricity error and the friction excitation of helical gear pair were evaluated theoretically and experimentally. A geometric model of a single-stage helical gear pair with eccentricity error was established to obtain the calculation formula of the length of the dynamic contact line and the friction excitation. The multi-degree-of-freedom dynamic model of the transmission system was established considering the influences of tooth friction, support stiffness and damping, meshing stiffness and damping, static error, and dynamic tooth backlash. Then, the dynamic meshing forces of the system were obtained and applied to the gearbox for vibration response analysis using mode superposition method. A correlation test rig was developed to measure vibration under different operating conditions for verifying the correctness of the simulation models. Comparison between simulation and test was performed to demonstrate the accuracy of the proposed model in predicting vibrations. Results showed that eccentricity greatly influenced the overall vibration characteristics. The relative error between measurement and prediction can be significantly reduced by considering the eccentricity error in the dynamic model of transmission system.

Treatment of Growth Plate Injury with Microencapsulated Chondrocytes

Wen-Chao Li,Rui-Jiang Xu,Yi-Long Xu,Jing-Xiang Huang,Yu-Hong Gao 한국생물공학회 2013 Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering Vol.18 No.4

Background: Tissue-engineered cartilage has provided a promising method in the treatment of physeal growth arrest. This study was designed to investigate transplantation of microencapsulated allogeneic chondrocytes to treat the injured growth plate. Methods: Allogeneic chondrocytes were encapsulated within alginate-polylysinealginate semipermeable membranes. Microencapsulated chondrocytes co-cultured with Bone Mesenchymal Stem Cells (BMSCs) were evaluated whether it could promote chondrogenesis of BMSCs. An experiment model of an injured growth plate was made by resecting the lateral half of the right distal femur physis in rabbits. Microencapsulated allogeneic chondrocytes, allogeneic chondrocytes as well as empty microcapsules were grafted into growth plate defects of 6-week-old rabbits. Histological and radiographic examinations were examined after transplantation up to 16 weeks. Results: The histological study showed that BMSCs co-cultured with microencapsulated chondrocytes could produce GAG and II collagen similarly with chondrocytes. Angular deformity and length discrepancy in the group with microencapsulated allogeneic chondrocytes were less than those in other groups (p < 0.001). The histological study confirmed the viability of microencapsulated chondrocytes at 16 weeks postoperatively. The neogenetic chondrocytes of columnar arrangement have been found in the growth plate defect to prevent early ossification and closure of the growth plate. Conclusions: The histological study confirmed the viability of microencapsulated chondrocytes at 16 weeks postoperatively. The neogenetic chondrocytes of columnar arrangement have been found in the growth plate defect to prevent early ossification and closure of the growth plate.

Dynamic Economic Dispatch Solution for a Microgrid Using Improved Ant Colony Optimization

Gao Ren,Wu Juebo,Hu Wen 보안공학연구지원센터 2016 International Journal of Grid and Distributed Comp Vol.9 No.8

This paper presents a novel approach for dynamic economic dispatch in a MicroGrid by using the improved ant colony optimization (ACO). In order to satisfy the power balance and load demand, the mathematical model of economic dispatch is given to support the MicroGrid in both grid-connected and islanded mode. By means of ACO, the dynamic economic dispatch solution is proposed in combination with sequential quadratic programming (SQP), and the essential procedure is introduced. Simulation results demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of the proposed scheme.

A Group Data Structure for Very Large Multimedia Database

Gao, Wen,Saito, Masao 대한전자공학회 1992 HICEC:Harbin International Conference on Electroni Vol.1 No.1

A data structure extended on B-tree is presented for satisfying a growing application of manipulating concurrent group data in the very large multimedia database. Simulation shows that by the proposed structure and algorithm the operating overhead of reading and writing in the group manipulation is decreased and the efficiency of database storage utilization is increased greatly.

Insufficient radiofrequency ablation-induced autophagy contributes to the rapid progression of residual hepatocellular carcinoma through the HIF-1α/BNIP3 signaling pathway

( Wen-lei Xu ),( Shao-hong Wang ),( Wen-bing Sun ),( Jun Gao ),( Xue-mei Ding ),( Jian Kong ),( Li Xu ),( Shan Ke ) 생화학분자생물학회(구 한국생화학분자생물학회) 2019 BMB Reports Vol.52 No.4

Currently speaking, it is noted that radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been the most widely used treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occurring in patients. However, accumulating evidence has demonstrated that the incidence of insufficient RFA (IRFA) may result in the identified rapid progression of residual HCC in the patient, which can greatly hinder the effectiveness and patient reported benefits of utilizing this technique. Although many efforts have been proposed, the underlying mechanisms triggering the rapid progression of residual HCC after IRFA have not yet been fully clarified through current research literature reviews. It was shown in this study that cell proliferation, migration and invasion of residual HepG2 and SMMC7721 cells were significantly increased after the IRFA was simulated in vitro. In other words, it is noted that IRFA could do this by enhancing the image of autophagy of the residual HCC cell via the HIF-1 α/BNIP3 pathway. Consequently, the down-regulation of BNIP3 may result in the inhibition of the residual HCC cell progression and autophagy after IRFA. Our present study results suggest that IRFA could promote residual HCC cell progression in vitro by enhancing autophagy via the HIF-1 α/BNIP3 pathway. For this reason, it is noted that the targeting of the BNIP3 may be useful in preventing the rapid growth and metastasis of residual HCC after IRFA. [BMB Reports 2019; 52(4): 277-282]

Langmuir Aggregation of Fluorescein Isothiocyanate (FITC) on Cetyl Trimethylammonium Bromide (CTAB) and Application to Determination of Anionic Detergent in Sewage

Gao, Hong-Wen,Zhou, De-Yan Korean Chemical Society 2002 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.23 No.1

The microphase adsorption - spectral correction (MPASC) technique was described and applied to study the interaction of fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) with cetyl trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB). The synergism mechanism of micelle was analyzed and discussed. The aggregation of FITC on CTAB obeys the Langmuir monolayer adsorption. Results showed that the monomer and micellar aggregate is $FITC-CTAB_3$ and $(FITC-CTAB_3)_{29}$, respectively at pH 9.62. The adsorption constant of the CTAB-FITC aggregate was determined to be $2.10{\times}10^5$. Interestingly, it was observed for the addition of an anionic surfactant to desorb FITC from its CTAB aggregate and this has been applied to the quantitative determination of trace amounts of anionic detergent (AD) in sewage.

A Proposed Scheme for City Family Health Information System

Wen Si,Hong-hao Gao,Xue-yi Li 보안공학연구지원센터 2014 International Journal of Smart Home Vol.8 No.3

A Statistical Multi-Channel MAC Protocol in Cognitive Radio Networks

Gao Xiang,Wen-min Zhu,Hyung-Kun Park 한국통신학회 2010 한국통신학회 학술대회논문집 Vol.2010 No.6