Analysis of Esophageal Cancer Time Trends in China, 1989-2008

Zhao, Jun,He, Yu-Tong,Zheng, Rong-Shou,Zhang, Si-Wei,Chen, Wan-Qing Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.9

National cancer incidence data were utilized to analyze trends in esophageal cancer incidence in China in order to provide basic information for making cancer control strategy. We retrieved and re-sorted valid esophageal cancer incidence data from National Central Cancer Registry Database over 20 years period from 1989 to 2008. Crude incidence and age-standardized incidence rates were calculated for analysis, with annual percent change estimated by Joinpoint software for long term trend analysis. The crude incidence rate of esophageal cancer was found to have remained relatively stable in both urban and rural areas over the 20 year period. Age standardized incidence rate (ASR) in cancer registration areas decreased from 39.5/100,000 in 1989 to 23.0/100,000 in 2008 in all areas (AAPC=-3.3%, 95% CI:-2.8~-3.7). The trend was no change in urban areas and 2.1% average annual decrease observed in rural aras. Before the year of 2000, esophageal cancer incidence rates significant decreased with 2.8% annually and then the rates kept stable. Over 20 years from 1989 to 2008, esophageal cancer age standardized incidence rate in cancer registration areas decreased with time. However, esophageal cancer is still a big issue and efforts for control should be continuously enhanced. Cancer registration is playing an important role in cancer control with the number of registries increasing and data quality improving in China.

Mucilaginibacter pocheonensis sp. nov., with ginsenoside-converting activity, isolated from soil of a ginseng-cultivating field

Zhao, Yan,Lee, Hyung-Gwan,Kim, Soo-Ki,Yu, Hongshan,Jin, Fengxie,Im, Wan-Taek Microbiology Society 2016 International journal of systematic and evolutiona Vol.66 No.-

Identification of a Novel Human Zinc Finger Gene, ZNF438, with Transcription Inhibition Activity

( Zhao Min Zhong ),( Bo Wan ),( Yun Qiu ),( Jun Ni ),( Wen Wen Tang ),( Xin Ya Chen ),( Yun Yang ),( Su Qin Shen ),( Ying Wang ),( Mei Rong Bai ),( Qing Yu Lang ),( Long Yu ) 생화학분자생물학회 2007 BMB Reports Vol.40 No.4

Characterization of P450 monooxygenase gene family in the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover

Zhao Likang,Wang Chuanpeng,Gao Xue-ke,Luo Jun-yu,Zhu Xiang-zhen,Wan Sumei 한국응용곤충학회 2022 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.25 No.2

Cytochrome P450 monooxygenases play an important role in the biosynthesis and detoxification of endogenous compounds. In this study, we analyzed a number of P450 genes through transcriptome-wide and genome analyses in Aphis gossypii Glover, the most notorious cotton pests. A total of 49 CYP-putative sequences were identified and classified into 13 families and 21 subfamilies. We identified a putative P450 motif (FXXGXXXCXG), and further analyzed other conserved sequences, which indicate that forty-seven of the fortynine genes seem to be functional, but one is likely non-functional and one is predicted pseudogenes. We found that P450-encoding genes are conserved in gene structure and organization (number, position, and phase of introns) in cotton aphids. The size, transcription orientation, and comparison with other insects of the cotton aphid P450 family suggested that it has evolutionary differentiation. The distribution across the genome and phylogenetic clustering analysis indicated past occurrence of gene duplication events. These results may provide valuable clues for understanding the evolution of the aphid genome, studying the functions of P450s in cotton aphid, and further selecting candidate genes for novel insect control methods.

Simulation of Fuzzy Reliability Indexes

Yu Ge Dong,Xin Zhao Chen,Hyun Deog Cho,Jong Wan Kwon 대한기계학회 2003 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.17 No.4

By means of the transformation from the problem of fuzzy reliability to the problem of general reliability, a model for analyzing fuzzy reliability is introduced in this paper. Because of the complexity of the problem of the fuzzy reliability, generally speaking, the analytical equations for calculating fuzzy reliability indexes of machine part cannot be obtained in most cases. Therefore, in this paper, an approach is given wherein progressions are employed to calculate them, or a simulation approach is used to estimate them by expressing general reliability indexes as progressions. By utilizing the approach put forwards in the paper, the calculating quantity for analyzing the fuzzy reliability will be reduced; even substantially reduced sometimes. Some examples are taken to explain the feasibility of the model and a simulation approach.

ATAD2 is Highly Expressed in Ovarian Carcinomas and Indicates Poor Prognosis

Wan, Wei-Na,Zhang, Yi-Xia,Wang, Xue-Mei,Liu, Yan-Jun,Zhang, Yu-Qin,Que, Yan-Hong,Zhao, Wen-Jing Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.6

The purpose of this study was to explore the expression of ATAD2 in ovarian tumor tissue as well as its relationship with degree of malignancy. Tumor tissue from 110 cases of ovarian cancer was collected in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki for evaluation of ATAD2 expression iimmunohistochemistry, quantitative PCR (qPCR) and Western blotting. The correlation between the ATAD2 expression and and the prognosis of ovarian cancer was evaluated by Cox regression model. In addition, HO-8910 and OVCAR-3 cells were transfected with two siRNAs targeting ATAD2. Cell viability was evaluated with MTT assay, and cell migration by transwell migration assay. ATAD2 was shown to be highly expressed in 65.5% (72/110) of ovarian cancer cases, both at transcriptional and protein levels. Moreover, highly expression was positively correlated with degree of malignancy. Knock-down of ATAD2 in HO-8910 and OVCAR-3 cells was found to reduce cell migration. In addition, follow-up visits of the patients demonstrated that the 5-year survival rate was lower in patients with high expression of ATAD2. Our study suggested that ovarian tumor tissue may have highly expressed ATAD2, which is associated with tumor stage, omentum-metastasis, ascites and CA-125. Increased ATAD2 may play important roles in tumor proliferation and migration. ATAD2 could serve in particular as a prognostic marker and a therapeutic target for ovarian cancer.

Removal of deuterium from first wall surface by helium plasmas in EAST superconducting tokamak

Yaowei YU,Ilseo PARK,Zhao WAN,Jiansheng HU 한국진공학회 2016 한국진공학회 학술발표회초록집 Vol.2016 No.8

A Comparative Study on Physiological Activities of Lager and Ale Brewing Yeasts under Different Gravity Conditions

Zhimin Yu,Mou-Ming Zhao,Huiping Li,Hai-Feng Zhao,Qingli Zhang,Chunyan Wan,Huipin Li 한국생물공학회 2012 Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering Vol.17 No.4

High gravity (HG) or very high gravity (VHG)brewing has become popular in modern breweries due to its economic and product quality advantages. However,there are the negative impacts such as the fermentation performance of brewer’s yeast in HG or VHG wort, which are closely related to changes in cell physiological activity. In the present study, 3 kinds of worts, with different gravities, were used to examine the systematic effects on fermentation performance and physiological activity of lager yeast FBY009505 (Saccharomyces pastorianus) and ale yeast FBY0099 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), as well as the resulting beer flavor. Results showed that the responses of FBY009505 and FBY0099 to the HG or VHG worts were similar. The specific fermentation rate and viability of cropped yeast of FBY009505 and FBY0099 were decreased with increasing wort gravity. The increased wort gravity resulted in the increase of energy charge and the decrease of α-glucosides transport rate and glycolytic enzyme activities. Moreover, the environmental stresses in the HG or VHG wort showed a higher inhibitory activity against α-glucoside transport than glycolytic enzymes. The content of intracellular trehalose and glycerol of FBY009505 and FBY0099 increased with the increase in wort gravity. The results from this study provided a potential means to systematically understand the physiology of brewer’s yeast under HG or VHG conditions. High gravity (HG) or very high gravity (VHG)brewing has become popular in modern breweries due to its economic and product quality advantages. However,there are the negative impacts such as the fermentation performance of brewer’s yeast in HG or VHG wort, which are closely related to changes in cell physiological activity. In the present study, 3 kinds of worts, with different gravities, were used to examine the systematic effects on fermentation performance and physiological activity of lager yeast FBY009505 (Saccharomyces pastorianus) and ale yeast FBY0099 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), as well as the resulting beer flavor. Results showed that the responses of FBY009505 and FBY0099 to the HG or VHG worts were similar. The specific fermentation rate and viability of cropped yeast of FBY009505 and FBY0099 were decreased with increasing wort gravity. The increased wort gravity resulted in the increase of energy charge and the decrease of α-glucosides transport rate and glycolytic enzyme activities. Moreover, the environmental stresses in the HG or VHG wort showed a higher inhibitory activity against α-glucoside transport than glycolytic enzymes. The content of intracellular trehalose and glycerol of FBY009505 and FBY0099 increased with the increase in wort gravity. The results from this study provided a potential means to systematically understand the physiology of brewer’s yeast under HG or VHG conditions.

Simulation of Fuzzy Reliability Indexes

Dong, Yu-Ge,Chen, Xin-Zhao,Cho, Hyun-Deog,Kwon, Jong-Wan The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers 2003 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.17 No.4

By means of the transformation from the problem of fuzzy reliability to the problem of general reliability, a model for analyzing fuzzy reliability is introduced in this paper Because of the complexity of the Problem of the fuzzy reliability, generally speaking, the analytical equations for calculating fuzzy reliability indexes of machine part cannot be obtained in most cases. Therefore, in this paper, an approach is given wherein progressions are employed to calculate them, or a simulation approach is used to estimate them by expressing general reliability indexes as progressions. By utilizing the approach put forwards in the paper, the calculating quantity for analyzing the fuzzy reliability will be reduced : even substantially reduced sometimes. Some examples are taken to explain the feasibility of the model and a simulation approach.

Hot Deformation Behaviors and Process Parameters Optimization of Low-Density High-Strength Fe–Mn–Al–C Alloy Steel

Peng Wan,Huixiang Yu,Feng Li,Pengfei Gao,Lei Zhang,Zhengzhi Zhao 대한금속·재료학회 2022 METALS AND MATERIALS International Vol.28 No.10

The hot deformation behavior of low-density high-strength Fe–Mn–Al–C alloy steel at T = 900-1150 °C and ̇ = 0.01-10 s−1was studied by the Gleeble-3500 thermo-mechanical simulator. The rheological stress curve characteristics of the steel wereanalyzed through experimental data, and a physical constitutive model considering strain coupling was established. At thesame time, the finite element software DEFORM was used to calculate the critical damage value of the steel, and the influenceof T and ̇ on the maximum damage value was considered. By introducing the dimensionless parameter Zener–Hollomon, thecritical damage model was established. Finally, the workability of the steel was evaluated by using the intuitive processingmap technology. The results indicated that Fe–Mn–Al–C alloy steel is a positive strain rate-sensitive and a negative temperature-sensitive material, and the constitutive model considering physical parameters can well predict the rheological stress ofthe steel during hot deformation (R = 0.997). The critical damage factor of Fe–Mn–Al–C alloy steel varies with the changeof T and ̇ , and the range is 0.359-0.535. At the same time, the critical damage factor is more sensitive to ̇ . At a constantT, the damage factor decreases with the increase of ̇ . Based on the Prasad instability criterion, the dynamic material modelprocessing map and the microstructure verification after thermal compression, the rheological instability characteristics ofthe steel are mainly mechanical instability and local plastic flow, and the stable deformation area is mainly characterized bydynamic recrystallization. The optimal hot working process window of the steel is 975-1050 °C/0.01-0.032 s−1.