Treatment of fever with traditional Chinese medicine according to Zheng on cancer patients (based on case reports)

Peng Cao,Lan-Ying Liu,Xue-Ting Cai,Xiao-Ning Wang,Jie-Ge Huo,Zhong-Ying Zhou 셀메드 세포교정의약학회 2012 셀메드 (CellMed) Vol.2 No.2

Fever in cancer patients is often due to the following causes: evil qi and toxity stagnancy, disorders of qi and blood, deficiencies of zang and fu organs, and the disorder of yin and yang. The treatments given to cancer patients with a fever are according to five: (a) Excessive inner heat and toxicants: remove heat and the toxicant, induce purgation. We use Cheng-Qi-Tang plus Qing-Wen-Bai-Du-Yin. (b) Tangle of damp and heat, and qi stagnancy: remove damp and heat, smooth the qi channel. We use Gan-Lu-Xiao-Du-Dan or San-Ren-Tang. (c) Obvious blood and heat stagnancy: remove heat and blood stasis. We use Xue-Fu-Zhu-Yu-Tang. (d) Deficiency of spleen qi, inner heat caused by a yin deficiency: nourish spleen qi and yin to remove the inner heat. We use Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang or Xiao-Jian-Zhong-Tang. (e) Prominent yin deficiency and hectic fever: replenish yin and remove inner heat. We use Qing-Hao-Bie-Jia-Tang or Chai-Qian-Mei-Lian-San. The pathogenesis of fever in cancer patients is complicated. We can see both deficiency and excess in one differentiation. Therefore, we must make sure of it, then we can get the most effective treatment.

Involvement of the Ca2+ signaling pathway in osteoprotegerin inhibition of osteoclast differentiation and maturation

Ying-Xiao Fu,Jian-Hong Gu,Yi Wang,Yan Yuan,Xue-Zhong Liu,Jian-Chun Bian,Zong-Ping Liu 대한수의학회 2015 Journal of Veterinary Science Vol.16 No.2

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the Ca2+ signaling pathway is involved in the ability of osteoprotegerin (OPG) to inhibit osteoclast differentiation and maturation. RAW264.7 cells were incubated with macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF) + receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) to stimulate osteoclastogenesis and then treated with different concentrations of OPG, an inhibitor of osteoclast differentiation. The intracellular Ca2+ concentration [Ca2+]i and phosphorylation of Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) in the different treatment groups were measured by flow cytometry and Western blotting, respectively. The results confirmed that M-CSF + RANKL significantly increased [Ca2+]i and CaMKII phosphorylation in osteoclasts (p < 0.01), and that these effects were subsequently decreased by OPG treatment. Exposure to specific inhibitors of the Ca2+ signaling pathway revealed that these changes varied between the different OPG treatment groups. Findings from the present study indicated that the Ca2+ signaling pathway is involved in both the regulation of osteoclastogenesis as well as inhibition of osteoclast differentiation and activation by OPG.

Improvement of Energy Regeneration for Hydraulic Excavator Swing System

Ying-Xiao Yu,Kyoung Kwan AHN 한국정밀공학회 2020 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Vol.7 No.1

A novel energy regeneration swing system is proposed for hydraulic excavator in this paper to reduce the energy consumption. Two independent accumulators are proposed for use in the hybrid swing system. The combined control of hydraulic motor displacement and flow control valve and a variable accumulator control strategy were proposed to improve the energy regeneration efficiency and ensure the system performance. A testbench was set up, and experiments were conducted. The experiment verified that the energy regeneration efficiency of the proposed system ranged from 23 to 56% in different conditions.

WRKY Transcription Factor Functions as a Transcriptional Regulator of Xylanase Inhibitor RIXI, Involved in Rice Disease Resistance to Magnaporthe oryzae

Xiao‑qi Gao,Xiang‑yu Sun,Yao‑yao Peng,Ying‑ying Huang,Ming‑Qi Liu,Xiao‑yan Weng 한국식물학회 2020 Journal of Plant Biology Vol.63 No.3

Xylanase inhibitors are known to play important roles in response to fungal pathogens attack. WRKY transcription factors are also involved in plant defence against pathogens. However, whether WRKY transcription factors interacting with rice xylanase inhibitor RIXI remains unknown. 13 W-boxes, binding sites for WRKY transcription factors were found in RIXI promoter sequence of rice by analyzing RIXI promoter. ChIP-PCR analysis and dual luciferase reporter system assay were used to identify interaction between xylanase inhibitor RIXI and WRKY transcription factors. Results showed OsWRKY6 and OsWRKY46 directly bound to RIXI promoter and regulated RIXI expression diferently. Over-expressing OsWRKY6 and OsWRKY46 transgenic plants were achieved, and OsWRKY6 and OsWRKY46 overexpressed transgenic lines showed higher expression levels of RIXI and higher resistance to Magnaporthe oryzae G11 (M. oryzae G11) compared to wild type (WT). Increased RIXI expression in OsWRKY6 and OsWRKY46 overexpressed transgenic lines was accompanied by up-regulation of pathogenesis-related genes (PR genes). Moreover, higher levels of H2O2 and higher activities of antioxidant enzymes were found in transgenic lines compared to WT plants. Results indicated that over-expression of OsWRKY6 and OsWRKY46 in transgenic lines maybe enhanced rice disease resistance by regulating RIXI expression.

China`s Property-Liability Insurance Market: Characteristics, Trends and Efficiency by Ownership

( Xiao Ying Xie ) 한국리스크관리학회 2014 리스크 管理硏究 Vol.25 No.3

중국 보험시장은 새롭게 부상하는 세계적으로 가장 중요한 시장 중의 하나이다. 2013년 기준으로 중국 보험시장의 원수보험료 총액은 약 2,840억 달러로 세계 4위 수준이다. 중국에서 상대적으로 더 긴 역사를 가진 손해보험 분야는 전체 보험시장에서 약 36%를 차지하고 있다. 이 논문은 중국 손해보험 시장의 특성과 추세 및 효율성에 대해 논의한다. 특히, 이 논문의 내용은 국내보험사와 외국보험사 간의 사업방식과 효율성 측면의 차이에 초점을 맞추고 있다. China’s insurance market is one of the most important emerging markets in the world. With over 1.7 trillion RMB (284 billion USD) in premiums written in 2013, China has become the fourth largest insurance market in the world. Property-liability insurance has a longer history in China and accounts for more than 36% of market share. This article discusses the characteristics, trends, and efficiency of China’s property-liability insurance market; in particular, it focuses on the difference in insurance operations and efficiency between domestic insurers and foreign insurers.

The Application of Metal Sulfides in Sodium Ion Batteries

Xiao, Ying,Lee, Seon Hwa,Sun, Yang-Kook Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley Sons) 2017 Advanced energy materials Vol.7 No.3

<P>The high demand for clean and renewable energy has fueled the exploration of advanced energy storage systems. As a potential alternative device for lithium ion batteries, sodium ion batteries (NIBs) have attracted extraordinary attention and are becoming a promising candidate for energy storage due to their low cost and high efficiency. Recent progress has demonstrated that metal sulfides (MSs) are very promising electrode candidates for efficient Na-storage devices, because of their excellent redox reversibility and relatively high capacity. In this review, recent developments of MSs as anode materials for NIBs are presented. The corresponding electrochemical mechanisms are briefly discussed. We also present critical issues, challenges, and perspectives with the hope of providing a fuller understanding of the associated electrochemical processes. Such an understanding is critical for tailoring and designing metal sulfides with the desired activity and stability.</P>

Micro-Intertexture Carbon-Free Iron Sulfides as Advanced High Tap Density Anodes for Rechargeable Batteries

Xiao, Ying,Hwang, Jang-Yeon,Sun, Yang-Kook American Chemical Society 2017 ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES Vol.9 No.45

<P>Numerous materials have been considered as promising electrode materials for rechargeable batteries; however, developing efficient materials to achieving good cycling performance and high volumetric energy capacity simultaneously remains a great challenge. Considering the appealing properties of iron sulfides, which include low cost, high theoretical capacity, and favorable electrochemical conversion mechanism, in this work, we demonstrate the feasibility of carbon-free microscale Fe1-xS as high-efficiency anode materials for rechargeable batteries by designing hierarchical intertexture architecture. The as-prepared intertexture Fe1-xS microspheres constructed from nanoscale units take advantage of both the long cycle life of nanoscale units and the high tap density (1.13 g cm(-3)) of the micro-intertexture Fe1-xS. As a result, high capacities of 1089.2 mA h g(-1) (1230.8 mA h cm(-3)) and 624.7 mA h g(-1) (705.9 mA h cm(-3)) were obtained after 100 cycles at 1 A g(-1) in Li-ion and Na-ion batteries, respectively, demonstrating one of the best performances for iron sulfide-based electrodes. Even after deep cycling at 20 A g(-1), satisfactory capacities could be retained. Related results promote the practical application of metal sulfides as high-capacity electrodes with high rate capability for next-generation rechargeable batteries.</P>

Superior Li/Na-storage capability of a carbon-free hierarchical CoS_x hollow nanostructure

Xiao, Ying,Hwang, Jang-Yeon,Belharouak, Ilias,Sun, Yang-Kook Elsevier 2017 Nano energy Vol.32 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Cobalt sulfides have attracted tremendous attention as promising anodes for lithium-and sodium-ion batteries. However, the delivery of a high capacity with good cycle life conferred by carbon-free cobalt sulfides is a still challenge. In this work, carbon-free CoS<SUB>x</SUB> hollow nanospheres have been prepared and investigated as an advanced anode material for both lithium- and sodium-ion batteries. The resultant material features a unique nano-architecture with hollow core and porous shell. Based on time-dependent experiments, an Ostwald ripening process is proposed to describe the formation of the hierarchical hollow structure. By virtue of its appealing structure and conversion electrochemical reaction mechanism, remarkable electrochemical performances (e.g., high Li/Na-storage capacity, excellent cycling stability, and good rate capability) are achieved when this material is utilized as the anode materials in rechargeable batteries. For instance, a high Li/Na-storage capacity (1012.1mAhg<SUP>−1</SUP> and 572.0mAhg<SUP>−1</SUP>) can be delivered after 100 cycles at 500mAg<SUP>−1</SUP>, corresponding to satisfied capacity retentions, suggesting the great promise of this material for application in rechargeable batteries.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> A uniform carbon-free CoS<SUB>x</SUB> hollow structure has been prepared through an Ostwald ripening process. </LI> <LI> Remarkable cycling stability rate capability have been achieved using the designed CoS<SUB>x</SUB> anodes. </LI> <LI> The designed anode displays competitive electrochemical performance compared to carbon-contained counterparts. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Study on Energy Regeneration of Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator using Hydraulic Transformer

Ying-Xiao Yu,Ahn Kyoung Kwan 제어로봇시스템학회 2016 제어로봇시스템학회 국제학술대회 논문집 Vol.2016 No.10

Facing the energy crisis and environmental problems, saving energy of construction machinery, especially in the hydraulic excavator is very important. Regeneration of the potential energy is an effective solution to save energy. However, the conventional hybrid excavator can’t regenerate the potential energy. This paper proposes a new structure of hydraulic excavator as well as a control strategy. The focus of the paper is using hydraulic transformer to regenerate energy. The simulation is carried out by the AMESim software. From the simulation results, this new system has a high efficiency for energy saving.

Laser Joining of Ti3Al-Based Alloy to Ni-Based Superalloy using a Titanium Interlayer

Xiao-Long Cai,Da-Qian Sun,Hong-Mei Li,Hong-Ling Guo,Yan Zhang,Ying-ying Che 한국정밀공학회 2018 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Vol.19 No.8

Joining Ti3Al-based alloy to Ni-based superalloy is of great interest for applications in the aerospace fields. Direct welding of these two materials was very difficult and the joint usually fractured during laser welding which cannot form an effective welding joint. In this work, a pure titanium interlayer with a thickness of 0.4 mm was used between the base metals. The results indicated that the addition of titanium interlayer has a great effect on the joint performance. No macrocracks were found through the whole joint. The average room-temperature tensile strength of the joint with titanium was 177 MPa which still much lower than the two base metals. The weak link of the dissimilar joint was the Ti3Al/weld interface. The presence of Ti2Ni, α2-Ti3Al and AlNi2Ti brittle intermetallic compounds in the Ti3Al/weld interface deteriorated the joint properties.