Hamiltonian Stabilization Additional L2 Adaptive Control and Its Application to Hydro Turbine Generating Sets

Yun Zeng,Li-Xiang Zhang,Ya-Kun Guo,Jing Qian 제어·로봇·시스템학회 2015 International Journal of Control, Automation, and Vol.13 No.4

This study presents a design method for port-controlled Hamiltonian system, in which the nonlinear control is decomposed into the stabilization control at given equilibrium and additional L2 adaptive control. The stabilization controller includes the simplified object model, which is the internal model controlling the conception expansion in nonlinear case. The errors arising from parameters and modelling are evaluated using the weighing matrix of the penalty function, which simplifies the design procedure of control. The L2 adaptive control law is feedback control of the output errors with weighting matrix, which is the key character of the adaptive control. The proposed decomposing and simplifying method of the control law can be easily applied to investigate the higher order system. The procedure of control design and the issues associated with the application of control law are demonstrated by taking the hydro turbine generating system as an example. Simulation shows that the proposed method is very stable and robust.

Molecular Characterization of a Thermophilic and Salt- and Alkaline-Tolerant Xylanase from Planococcus sp. SL4, a Strain Isolated from the Sediment of a Soda Lake

( Xiao Yun Huang ),( Juan Lin ),( Xiu Yun Ye ),( Guo Zeng Wang ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2015 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.25 No.5

To enrich the genetic resource of microbial xylanases with high activity and stability under alkaline conditions, a xylanase gene (xynSL4) was cloned from Planococcus sp. SL4, an alkaline xylanase-producing strain isolated from the sediment of soda lake Dabusu. Deduced XynSL4 consists of a putative signal peptide of 29 residues and a catalytic domain (30-380 residues) of glycosyl hydrolase family 10, and shares the highest identity of 77% with a hypothetical protein from Planomicrobium glaciei CHR43. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that deduced XynSL4 is closely related with thermophilic and alkaline xylanases from Geobacillus and Bacillus species. The gene xynSL4 was expressed heterologously in Escherichia coli and the recombinant enzyme showed some superior properties. Purified recombinant XynSL4 (rXynSL4) was highly active and stable over the neutral and alkaline pH range from 6 to 11, with maximum activity at pH 7 and more than 60% activity at pH 11. It had an apparent temperature optimum of 70oC and retained stable at this temperature in the presence of substrate. rXynSL4 was highly halotolerant, retaining more than 55% activity with 0.25.3.0 M NaCl and was stable at the concentration of NaCl up to 4M. The enzyme activity was significantly enhanced by β-mercaptoethanol and Ca2+ but strongly inhibited by heavy-metal ions and SDS. This thermophilic and alkaline- and salt-tolerant enzyme has great potential for basic research and industrial applications.

Adenoviral Vector Mediates High Expression Levels of Human Lactoferrin in the Milk of Rabbits

( Zeng Sheng Han ),( Qing Wang Li ),( Zhi Ying Zhang ),( Yong Sheng Yu ),( Bo Xiao ),( Shu Yun Wu ),( Zhong Liang Jiang ),( Hong Wei Zhao ),( Rui Zhao ),( Jian Li ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2008 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.18 No.1

The limitations in current technology for generating transgenic animals, such as the time and the expense, hampered its extensive use in recombinant protein production for therapeutic purpose. In this report, we present a simple and less expensive alternative by directly infusing a recombinant adenovirus vector carrying human lactoferrin cDNA into rabbit mammary glands. The milk serum was collected from the infected mammary gland 48 h post-infection and subjected to a 10% SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. An 80-kDa protein was visualized after viral vector infection. With this method, we obtained a high level of expressed human lactoferrin of up to 2.3 mg/ml in the milk. Taken together, the method is useful for the transient high-level expression recombinant proteins, and the approach established here is probably one of the most economical and efficient ways for large-scale production of recombinant proteins of biopharmaceutical interest.

High Background Levels of Cr And Ni in Serpentinitic Soil and their Uptake by Paddy Rice in Taiwan

Zeng-Yei Hseu,Yun-Jie Lai,Pei-Chia Chuang,Hung-Teh Tsai,Chun-Ming Chen,Jeng-Ren Ho,Chu-Hui Hsieh 한국토양비료학회 2014 한국토양비료학회 학술발표회 초록집 Vol.2014 No.6

[P8-151] Inhibitory effect of Terminalia chebula Ethyl Acetate Extract on Fibrosis Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride in Rat Liver

Yun-Chang Koo,Chung-Oui Hong,Mi-Hyun Nam,Ji Hoon Kim,Wang Zeng,Sung-Yong Yang,Ji-Young Lee,Kwang-Won Lee 한국식품영양과학회 2010 한국식품영양과학회 학술대회발표집 Vol.2010 No.10

Elucidating the role of ApxI in hemolysis and cellular damage by using a novel apxIA mutant of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serotype 10

Nai-Yun Chang,Zeng-Weng Chen,Ter-Hsin Chen,Jiunn-Wang Liao,Cheng-Chung Lin,Maw-Sheng Chien,Wei-Cheng Lee,Jiunn-Horng Lin,Shih-Ling Hsuan 대한수의학회 2014 Journal of Veterinary Science Vol.15 No.1

Exotoxins produced by Actinobacillus (A.) pleuropneumoniae(Apx) play major roles in the pathogenesis of pleuropneumoniain swine. This study investigated the role of ApxI in hemolysisand cellular damage using a novel apxIA mutant, ApxIA336,which was developed from the parental strain A. pleuropneumoniae serotype 10 that produces only ApxI in vitro. The genotype of ApxIA336 was confirmed by PCR, Southernblotting, and gene sequencing. Exotoxin preparation derivedfrom ApxIA336 was analyzed for its bioactivity towardsporcine erythrocytes and alveolar macrophages. Analysisresults indicated that ApxIA336 contained a kanamycinresistantcassette inserted immediately after 1005 bp of theapxIA gene. Phenotype analysis of ApxIA336 revealed nodifference in the growth rate as compared to the parentalstrain. Meanwhile, ApxI production was abolished in thebacterial culture supernatant, i.e. exotoxin preparation. Theinability of ApxIA336 to produce ApxI corresponded to the lossof hemolytic and cytotoxic bioactivity in exotoxin preparation,as demonstrated by hemolysis, lactate dehydrogenase release,mitochondrial activity, and apoptosis assays. Additionally, thevirulence of ApxIA336 appeared to be attenuated by 15-fold inBALB/c mice. Collectively, ApxI, but not other components inthe exotoxin preparation of A. pleuropneumoniae serotype 10,was responsible for the hemolytic and cytotoxic effects onporcine erythrocytes and alveolar macrophages.

HPLC/DAD를 이용한 림술푸론, 에타메트설푸론메틸, 트리베누론메칠, 클로리무론에칠 4종 성분의 잔류농약 분석법 개발

구윤창(Yun-Chang Koo),양성용(Sung-Yong Yang),왕증(Zeng Wang),안은미(Eun-Mi An),허경(Kyoung Heo),김형국(Hyengkook Kim),신한승(Han-Seung Shin),이진원(Jin-Won Lee),이광원(Kwang-Won Lee) 한국식품영양과학회 2010 한국식품영양과학회지 Vol.39 No.8

Sulfonylurea계 제초제인 rimsulfuron, ethametsulfuronmethyl, tribenuron-methyl, chlorimuron-ethyl의 네 가지물질의 잔류농약 분석을 위해 HPLC를 이용한 분석방법을 개발하였다. ODS 칼럼(250 ㎜×4.6 ㎜, 5 ㎛ diameter particle size)를 사용하였으며 칼럼오븐은 35oC로 유지하고 용매 A(20 mM KH₂PO₄, pH 2.5)와 용매 B(acetonitrile)를 45:55의 비율로 1 mL/min의 유속으로 흘려주었다. 시료 주입량은 20 μL였으며 분석조건 하에서 rimsulfuron, ethametsulfuron-methyl, tribenuron-methyl, chlorimuron-ethyl의 retention time은 각각 5.92, 6.54, 9.28, 14.35분이었고 정량한계는 각각 0.02, 0.01, 0.001, 0.004 ㎎/㎏이었다. 회수율 실험은 백미, 사과, 콩에 4종의 농약 표준품을 각각 0.05, 0.1, 0.5㎎/㎏의 세 가지 농도로 spiking하여 수행하였으며 86.12∼116.26%의 회수율을 얻었고 표준오차는 모든 실험에서 10%이하였다. The method for residue analysis of four sulfonylurea pesticides, rimsulfuron, ethametsulfuron-methyl, tribenuron-methyl and chlorimuron-ethyl was examined and analyzed by HPLC with ODS column (250 ㎜×4.6 ㎜, 5 ㎛ diameter particle size) which was maintained at 35oC. Mobile phase consisted of solvent A (20 mM KH₂PO₄, pH 2.5) and solvent B (acetonitrile). Isocratic elution of the column with 45% solvent A and 55% solvent B at a flow rate of 1 mL/min resulted in retention times of 5.92, 6.54, 9.28, and 14.35 min for rimsulfuron, ethametsulfuron-methyl, tribenuron-methyl, and chlorimuron-ethyl, respectively. All injection volumes were 20 μL. The limit of quantitation was 0.02, 0.01, 0.001, and 0.004 ㎎/㎏ for rimsulfuron, ethametsulfuron-methyl, tribenuron-methyl, and chlorimuron-ethyl, respectively. Recovery rate test was performed with three farm products, rice, apple and soybean. Four sulfonylurea pesticides were spiked at concentrations of 0.05, 0.1 and 0.5 ㎎/㎏. The recovery rates were ranged from 86.12% to 116.26% and the standard deviations of all experiments were within 10%.

Isolated Noncompaction of Ventricular Myocardium: a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of 11 Patients

Hong Yun,Meng-su Zeng,Hang Jin,Shan Yang 대한영상의학회 2011 Korean Journal of Radiology Vol.12 No.6

Objective: To retrospectively summarize the cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) findings of isolated noncompaction of ventricular myocardium (INVM). Materials and Methods: Eleven patients (M:F = 9:2; mean age, 35 years) were evaluated. Steady-state free precession (SSFP), fast spin echo (SE) sequence, SSFP cine imaging, and delayed enhanced inversion recovery spoiled gradient echo (IR-SPGR) sequence were used for showing abnormal myocardium, measuring ratio of noncompacted/compacted myocardium layers (NC/C ratio), and detecting myocardial viability. The left ventricle was divided into nine segments and a NC/C ratio > 2.3 in diastole was used as cutoff value in diagnosing left INVM. The right ventricle was assessed qualitatively. Results: Cardiac MRI indicated left INVM in seven patients, right INVM in one patient and biventricle INVM in three patients. Characteristic CMRI changes included prominent trabeculations, deep intertrabecular recesses and an increase in the NC/C ratio. The most frequently involved segments was left ventricular apex. Three patients had abnormal high signals within the trabecular structures on SE T2 weighted image. One ventricular aneurysm and one apical thrombus were also observed. Delayed enhancement was seen in six of nine patients with subendocardial and transmural patterns. Conclusion: There are CMRI features that might be characteristic for INVM. Objective: To retrospectively summarize the cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) findings of isolated noncompaction of ventricular myocardium (INVM). Materials and Methods: Eleven patients (M:F = 9:2; mean age, 35 years) were evaluated. Steady-state free precession (SSFP), fast spin echo (SE) sequence, SSFP cine imaging, and delayed enhanced inversion recovery spoiled gradient echo (IR-SPGR) sequence were used for showing abnormal myocardium, measuring ratio of noncompacted/compacted myocardium layers (NC/C ratio), and detecting myocardial viability. The left ventricle was divided into nine segments and a NC/C ratio > 2.3 in diastole was used as cutoff value in diagnosing left INVM. The right ventricle was assessed qualitatively. Results: Cardiac MRI indicated left INVM in seven patients, right INVM in one patient and biventricle INVM in three patients. Characteristic CMRI changes included prominent trabeculations, deep intertrabecular recesses and an increase in the NC/C ratio. The most frequently involved segments was left ventricular apex. Three patients had abnormal high signals within the trabecular structures on SE T2 weighted image. One ventricular aneurysm and one apical thrombus were also observed. Delayed enhancement was seen in six of nine patients with subendocardial and transmural patterns. Conclusion: There are CMRI features that might be characteristic for INVM.

Suppression of SPARC Ameliorates Ovalbumin-induced Airway Remodeling via TGFβ1/Smad2 in Chronic Asthma

Pan Yun,Zhang Dong,Zhang Jintao,Liu Xiaofei,Xu Jiawei,Zeng Rong,Cui Wenjing,Liu Tian,Wang Junfei,Dong Liang 대한천식알레르기학회 2024 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.16 No.1

Purpose: Airway remodeling is a critical feature of asthma. Secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC), which plays a cardinal role in regulating cell-matrix interactions, has been implicated in various fibrotic diseases. However, the effect of SPARC in asthma remains unknown. Methods: We studied the expression of SPARC in human bronchial epithelial cells and serum of asthmatics as well as in the lung tissues of chronic asthma mice. The role of SPARC was examined by using a Lentivirus-mediated SPARC knockdown method in the ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthma mice. The biological processes regulated by SPARC were identified using RNA sequencing. The function of SPARC in the remodeling process induced by transforming growth factor β1 (TGFβ1) was conducted by using SPARC small interfering RNA (siRNA) or recombinant human SPARC protein in 16HBE cells. Results: We observed that SPARC was up-regulated in human bronchial epithelia of asthmatics and the asthmatic mice. The levels of serum SPARC in asthmatics were also elevated and negatively correlated with the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) to forced vital capacity ratio (FVC) (r = −0.485, P < 0.01) and FEV1 (%predicted) (r = −0.425, P = 0.001). In the chronic asthmatic mice, Lentivirus-mediated SPARC knockdown significantly decreased airway remodeling and airway hyper-responsiveness. According to gene set enrichment analysis, negatively enriched pathways found in the OVA + short hairpin-SPARC group included ECM organization and collagen formation. In the lung function studies, knockdown of SPARC by siRNA reduced the expression of remodeling-associated biomarkers, cell migration, and contraction by blocking the TGFβ1/Smad2 pathway. Addition of human recombinant SPARC protein promoted the TGFβ1-induced remodeling process, cell migration, and contraction in 16HBE cells via the TGFβ1/Smad2 pathway. Conclusions: Our studies provided evidence for the involvement of SPARC in the airway remodeling of asthma via the TGFβ1/Smad2 pathway.

Band Gap Modulation of Lead Sulfide QDs

Pengyu Zeng,Wei Li,Yun Zhao,Mengting Liu 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2018 NANO Vol.13 No.6

Lead sulfide quantum dots (QDs) were prepared by liquid phase method. The particle size can be controlled by changing the concentration of reactants and surfactant and the size of the QDs varies from 7 nm to 20 nm, which results in the change of the optical properties and the band gap of the particles. The optical band gap of lead sulfide QDs increased drastically with the decrease of the diameter of the sample QDs.