Empirical seismic vulnerability probability prediction model of RC structures considering historical field observation

Si-Qi Li,Hong-Bo Liu,Ke Du,Jia-Cheng Han,Yi-Ru Li,Li-Hui Yin 국제구조공학회 2023 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.86 No.4

To deeply probe the actual earthquake level and fragility of typical reinforced concrete (RC) structures under multiple intensity grades, considering diachronic measurement building stock samples and actual observations of representative catastrophic earth shocks in China from 1990 to 2010, RC structures were divided into traditional RC structures (TRCs) and bottom reinforced concrete frame seismic wall masonry (BFM) structures, and the empirical damage characteristics and mechanisms were analysed. A great deal of statistics and induction were developed on the historical experience investigation data of 59 typical catastrophic earthquakes in 9 provinces of China. The database and fragility matrix prediction model were established with TRCs of 4,122.5284×104 m2 and 5,844 buildings and BFMs of 5,872 buildings as empirical seismic damage samples. By employing the methods of structural damage probability and statistics, nonlinear prediction of seismic vulnerability, and numerical and applied functional analysis, the comparison matrix of actual fragility probability prediction of TRC and BFM in multiple intensity regions under the latest version of China’s macrointensity standard was established. A novel nonlinear regression prediction model of seismic vulnerability was proposed, and prediction models considering the seismic damage ratio and transcendental probability parameters were constructed. The time-varying vulnerability comparative model of the sample database was developed according to the different periods of multiple earthquakes. The new calculation method of the average fragility prediction index (AFPI) matrix parameter model has been proposed to predict the seismic fragility of an areal RC structure.

Dynamic Parameter of the Load-unload Response Ratio and it`s Application in Prediction of Debris Landslides

( Qiang He Ke ),( Shang Qing Wang ),( Wen Du ),( Si Jing Wang ) 대한지질공학회 2007 국제학술발표회 논문집 Vol.2007 No.-

The Impact Force of Large Boulders with Irregular Shape in Flash Flood and Debris Flow

Guang-Wu Si,Xiao-Qing Chen,Jian-Gang Chen,Jin-Bo Tang,Wan-Yu Zhao,Ke Jin 대한토목학회 2022 KSCE JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Vol.26 No.10

The impact force of large boulders carried by flash floods and debris flows is one of the main causes of structural damage. The elastoplastic modification model of the impact force was derived, and it was found that the impact force was significantly affected by large boulders with irregular shapes. However, a large boulder with an irregular shape is often simplified as an isovolumetric sphere or ellipsoid, which may lead to inaccurate calculation of the impact force. In this paper, a method to obtain the irregular shape of a large boulder in the field is proposed by combining field investigation, image processing, and graphic analysis. The irregular shape is described by a nonuniform rational B-spline (NURBS) curve. The curvature radii corresponding to the potential impact contact points on the surface of a large boulder, which can reflect the influence of the irregular shape, are extracted according to the concavity and convexity analysis. The results demonstrate that NURBS curves can describe irregular shapes both conveniently and accurately. The impact force was corrected by the elastic–plastic model, the impact force increased with increasing curvature radius, and the increase ratio of the impact force gradually decreased with increasing velocity. Compared with the isovolumetric sphere model and ellipsoid model, the impact force calculated by the ellipsoid model is closer to the results obtained in this paper. The reduction factor of the impact force is 0.03 − 0.16, which first increases significantly and then linearly increases with increasing curvature radius. In addition, the reduction factor of the impact force initially exhibits a significant decline with increasing velocity and then gradually stabilises. To simplify parameter selection, we suggest using the maximum curvature radius in the ellipsoid model as the calculation parameter in calculating the impact force of large boulders.

Silence of LncRNA GAS5Protects Cardiomyocytes H9c2 against Hypoxic Injury via Sponging miR-142-5p

Jian Du,Si-Tong Yang,Jia Liu,Ke-Xin Zhang,Ji-Yan Leng 한국분자세포생물학회 2019 Molecules and cells Vol.42 No.5

The regulatory role of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) growth arrest-specific transcript 5 (GAS5) in both cancerous and noncancerous cells have been widely reported. This study aimed to evaluate the role of lncRNA GAS5 in heart failure caused by myocardial infarction. We reported that silence of lncRNA GAS5 attenuated hypoxia-triggered cell death, as cell viability was increased and apoptosis rate was decreased. This phenomenon was coupled with the down-regulated expression of p53, Bax and cleaved caspase-3, as well as the up-regulated expression of CyclinD1, CDK4 and Bcl-2. At the meantime, the expression of four heart failure-related miRNAs was altered when lncRNA GAS5 was silenced (miR-21 and miR-142-5p were up-regulated; miR-30b and miR-93 were down-regulated). RNA immunoprecipitation assay results showed that lncRNA GAS5 worked as a molecular sponge for miR-142-5p. More interestingly, the protective actions of lncRNA GAS5 silence on hypoxia-stimulated cells were attenuated by miR-142-5p suppression. Besides, TP53INP1 was a target gene for miR-142-5p. Silence of lncRNA GAS5 promoted the activation of PI3K/AKT and MEK/ERK signaling pathways in a miR-142-5p-dependent manner. Collectively, this study demonstrated that silence of lncRNA GAS5 protected H9c2 cells against hypoxia-induced injury possibly via sponging miR-142-5p, functionally releasing TP53INP1 mRNA transcripts that are normally targeted by miR-142-5p.

Use of Clozapine for the Treatment of Schizophrenia: Findings of the 2006 Research on the China Psychotropic Prescription Studies

Tian-Mei Si,Yun-shu Zhang,Liang Shu,Ke-Qing Li,Xie-He Liu,Qi-Yi Mei,Gao-Hua Wang,Pei-Shen Bai,Li-Ping Ji,Xian-Sheng Cheng,Cui Ma,Jian-Guo Shi,Hong-Yan Zhang,Hong Ma,Xin Yu 대한정신약물학회 2012 CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE Vol.10 No.2

Objective: Clozapine is one of the most commonly used antipsychotic drugs in China. To date, few studies have investigated the patterns the prescription of clozapine nationwide. The present study examined these patterns in China in 2006 and identified the demographic and clinical characteristics associated with the use of clozapine. Methods: Using a standardized protocol and data collection procedure, we surveyed 5,898 patients with schizophrenia in 10provinces with differing levels of economic development. Results: Overall, clozapine had been prescribed for 31.9% (n=1,883) of the patients; however we found considerable variation among the 10 provinces. The frequency of clozapine use was highest in Sichuan (39.3%) and lowest in Beijing (17.3%). The mean daily dose of clozapine was 210.36±128.72 mg/day, and 25.1% of the patients were treated with clozapine in combination with other antipsychotics. Compared with the group not receiving clozapine, clozapine-user had been treated for longer durations and had experienced a greater number of relapses and hospitalizations. Furthermore, those in the clozapine-user had lower family incomes, were less able to seek psychiatric services, and more likely to be male and have a positive family history of schizophrenia. A multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that age, sex, professional help-seeking behaviors, duration of illness, economic status, educational level, and clinical manifestations were associated with the use of clozapine. Conclusion: Clozapine use is common in China. However, use of the antipsychotic varies among provinces, and demographic and clinical factors play important roles in the prescription of clozapine.

Factors that Influence the Presciption of Antipsychotics for Patients with Schizophrenia in China

Tian-Mei Si,Liang Shu,Ke-Qing Li,Xie-He Liu,Qi-Yi Mei,Gao-Hua Wang,Pei-Shen Bai,Li-Ping Ji,Xian-Sheng Chen,Cui Ma,Jian-Guo Shi,Hong-Yan Zhang,Hong Ma,Xin Yu 대한정신약물학회 2011 CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE Vol.9 No.3

Objective: To investigate the patterns of antipsychotic use in China and to analyze the factors that influence antipsychotic prescriptions. Methods: A standardized survey was conducted from May 20 to 24 2002 in five different regions of China with varying economic levels. The patterns of antipsychotic medication use were analyzed in a sample of 4,779 patients with schizophrenia. The survey gathered information on demographic characteristics, clinical profiles, and antipsychotic medications prescribed. Multiple logistic regression was used to analyze factors related to patterns of antipsychotic medication use. Results: A plurality of patients with schizophrenia was treated with clozapine (39%); this was followed by risperidone, sulpride,chlorpromazine, perphenazine, and haloperidol. More than 56.3% of patients were treated with only one atypical antipsychotic. The mean daily dose of chlorpromazine was 365±253 mg (mean±standard deviation), and 6.5% of patients were treated with depot injections of typical antipsychotic medications. A total of 73.7% (n=3,523) of patients with schizophrenia received monotherapy,24.8% (n=1,183) received two antipsychotics, 1.1% (n=52) received three antipsychotics, and one received four different antipsychotics. Patients often simultaneously received other classes of medications including anticholinergic agents, benzodiazepines,β-blockers, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers. Economic status and clinical symptoms were the main factors that contributed to the patterns of antipsychotic prescription. Conclusion: The present study suggests that atypical antipsychotic medications, especially clozapine, are the primary psychiatric treatments of choice in the management of schizophrenia in China. Moreover, the economic status and clinical profile of the patient are the major factors affecting the prescription of antipsychotic medication.

Silence of LncRNA GAS5 Protects Cardiomyocytes H9c2 against Hypoxic Injury via Sponging miR-142-5p

Du, Jian,Yang, Si-Tong,Liu, Jia,Zhang, Ke-Xin,Leng, Ji-Yan Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology 2019 Molecules and cells Vol.42 No.5

The regulatory role of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) growth arrest-specific transcript 5 (GAS5) in both cancerous and noncancerous cells have been widely reported. This study aimed to evaluate the role of lncRNA GAS5 in heart failure caused by myocardial infarction. We reported that silence of lncRNA GAS5 attenuated hypoxia-triggered cell death, as cell viability was increased and apoptosis rate was decreased. This phenomenon was coupled with the down-regulated expression of p53, Bax and cleaved caspase-3, as well as the up-regulated expression of CyclinD1, CDK4 and Bcl-2. At the meantime, the expression of four heart failure-related miR-NAs was altered when lncRNA GAS5 was silenced (miR-21 and miR-142-5p were up-regulated; miR-30b and miR-93 were down-regulated). RNA immunoprecipitation assay results showed that lncRNA GAS5 worked as a molecular sponge for miR-142-5p. More interestingly, the protective actions of lncRNA GAS5 silence on hypoxia-stimulated cells were attenuated by miR-142-5p suppression. Besides, TP53INP1 was a target gene for miR-142-5p. Silence of lncRNA GAS5 promoted the activation of PI3K/AKT and MEK/ERK signaling pathways in a miR-142-5p-dependent manner. Collectively, this study demonstrated that silence of lncRNA GAS5 protected H9c2 cells against hypoxia-induced injury possibly via sponging miR-142-5p, functionally releasing TP53INP1 mRNA transcripts that are normally targeted by miR-142-5p.

PKHD1 Gene Silencing May Cause Cell Abnormal Proliferation through Modulation of Intracellular Calcium in Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease

( Ji Yun Yang ),( Si Zhong Zhang ),( Qin Zhou ),( Hong Guo ),( Ke Zhang ),( Rong Zheng ),( Cui Ying Xiao ) 생화학분자생물학회 2007 BMB Reports Vol.40 No.4

Methylobacillus sp. SK1의 고농도 유가배양

이형춘(Hyeong-Choon Lee),이계호(Ke-Ho Lee),김시욱(Si-Wouk Kim) 한국생물공학회 1990 KSBB Journal Vol.5 No.3

Isolation and Molecular Characterization of a New CRT Binding Factor Gene from Capsella bursa-pastoris

( Xing Long Wang ),( Li Liu ),( Si Xiu Liu ),( Xiao Qing Sun ),( Zhong Xiang Deng ),( Yan Pi ),( Xiao Fen Sun ),( Ke Xuan Tang ) 생화학분자생물학회 2004 BMB Reports Vol.37 No.5

A new CRT binding factor (CBF) gene designated Cbcbf25 was cloned from Capsella bursa pastoris, a wild grass, by the rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE). The full-length cDNA of Cbcbf25 was 898 bp with a 669 bp open reading frame (ORF) encoding a putative DRE/CRT (LTRE)-binding protein of 223 amino acids. The predicted CbCBF25 protein contained a potential nuclear localization signal (NLS) in its N-terminal region followed by an AP2 DNA-binding motif and a possible acidic activation domain in the C-terminal region. Bioinformatic analysis revealed that Cbcbf25 has a high level of similarity with other CBF genes like cbfl, cbf2, and cbf3 from Arabidopsis thaliana, and Bncbf5, Bncbf7, Bncbfl6, and Bncbfl7 from Brassica napus. A cold acclimation assay showed that Cbcbf25 was expressed immediately after cold triggering, but this expression was transient, suggesting that it concerns cold acclimation. Our study implies that Cbcbf25 is an analogue of other CBF genes and may participate in cold-response, by for example, controlling the expression of cold-regulated genes or increasing the freezing tolerance of plants.