High-Mobility-Group family genes from Lampetra japonica reveal their early origin and molecular evolution in the vertebrate lineage

Yue Pang,Rong Xiao,Xin Liu,Qingwei Li 한국유전학회 2012 Genes & Genomics Vol.34 No.6

High-mobility group family (HMG) genes are ubiquitous in vertebrates, including mammals, birds, amphibians and fishes. To elucidate the molecular phylogeny of the HMG genes in the primitive vertebrate, we have cloned three homologues of HMG-box genes, called Lj-HMGB1, Lj-HMGB2 and Lj-HMGBX, from a cDNA library generated from lymphocyte-like cells of the Japanese lamprey (Lampetra japonica),an Agnathan that occupies a critical phylogenetic position between invertebrates and vertebrates. The open reading frames of Lj-HMGB1, Lj-HMGB2 and Lj-HMGBX contained 627 bp,585 bp and 678 bp, respectively. The analysis of the deduced amino acid sequences indicated that these three putative Lj-HMGB proteins contain four domains: HMG-box A,HMG-box B, an acidic carboxyl-terminal tail and a linker. A phylogenetic analysis revealed that the Lj-HMGB proteins fall outside the vertebrate clade; Lj-HMGBX is descended from a gene ancestral to the mammalian HMGB1/2/3. This discovery implies that there was a gene duplication event in the HMGB1/2/3 gene family that occurred after the divergence of the vertebrates (Cyclostomata) from the Cephalochordata and Urochordata at least 450 million years ago (MYA). The Lj-HMGB1, Lj-HMGB2 and Lj-HMGBX genes were detected in most tissues of the lamprey by RT-PCR. Our findings provide insight into the phylogeny of the HMGB genes in vertebrates.

A Light-weight Mitigation Scheme on the Mole Content Poisoning Attack in NDN

Pengfei Yue,Ru Li,Bin Pang 한국통신학회 2020 한국통신학회 APNOMS Vol.2020 No.09

With a novel content-based communication model that is designed for data sharing, Named Data Networking (NDN) borns with innate security by per package encryption and achieves better scalability and mobility. Security attacks in the current Internet, e.g., IP and/or DNS spoofing, can hardly hazard NDN since there is no address and the embedded security in the data packet. However, some new kinds of attacks (e.g., interest flooding attack and content poisoning attack) damage NDN if not investigated thoroughly. In NDN, there exists a variant of content poisoning attack (CPA) that the attack is launched by some compromised core routers and this kind of attack causes severe damage to the network. In this paper, this variant of CPA has named the mole content poisoning attack (MCPA), and a Kalman filter based light-weight mitigation scheme is proposed. Besides, random sampling is imposed on the data traffic and tunes the state parameters in the Kalman filter to achieve faster convergence in a router. Compared with the mitigation scheme by the probabilistically checking of signatures on the data traffic, the proposed light-weight mitigation scheme recovers interest satisfaction rates (ISRs) of consumers while introducing less computation overhead.

Experimental and Numerical Analyses of Blind Bolted Momentresisting Composite Joints to CFST Columns with RC Slab

Jingfeng Wang,Yue Pang 한국강구조학회 2017 International Journal of Steel Structures Vol.17 No.3

In this paper, experimental and numerical analyses were conducted to investigate the structural properties and failure modes of the blind bolted flush or extended end plate joints between concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) columns and composite beams. The experimental program and the main results of the tests were elaborated. Four full-scale subassemblages beam-tocolumn exterior joints to hot-rolled and cold-formed CFST columns were tested. The failure modes and moment-rotation relation curves of the joints were evaluated. The test results showed that all specimens exhibited favorable strength and stiffness, and larger deformation capacities. Meanwhile, finite element analysis (FEA) modeling of the specimens was built and analyzed. The results obtained from the FEA modeling were satisfactory agreement with the experimental tests results. Then, an extensive parametric study was conducted to investigate the influence of various parameters on the moment capacity and rotation stiffness of composite joints under positive or negative moment. The experimental studies and numerical analyses can improve the design of the typed joints to be used in moment-resisting composite frames

Sintering densification and properties of Al2O3/Al cermet materials via powder metallurgy method

Jieguang Song,Yue Liu,Cailiang Pang,Jia Zhang,Lin Chen,Xiling Zhang,Songlin Guo,Xianzhong Wang,Ruihua Wang,Aixia Chen 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2018 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.19 No.2

Cermet materials are important new engineering materials with combined advantages of ceramics and metals. In this study,Al2O3/Al cermet materials were prepared through powder metallurgy. The effect of sintering technology on the properties ofAl2O3/Al cermet materials was analyzed as basis for preparing high-performance cermet materials. Results showed that whenthe sintering temperature was increased from 700 oC to 1000 oC under holding time for 1 h, the densification degree and hardnessof Al2O3/Al cermet materials decreased and the electric resistivity increased. In the microstructure of Al2O3/Al cermet materials,Al particles were larger and continuously distributed, whereas the Al2O3 particles were smaller and discontinuously distributed. When the holding time was increased under sintering temperature of 700 oC, the densification degree and hardness of Al2O3/Alcermet materials also increased, and the electric resistivity decreased. When 25 wt% Al2O3/Al cermet materials were sintered at700 oC for 3 h, the densification degree was higher, with hardness of 2203 HV and electric resistivity of 0.0159 Ω • m.

A Detection Framework of Malicious Code Based on Multi-Classifiers Ensemble

Chao Dai,Jianmin Pang,Feng Yue,Pingfei Cui,Di Sun,Liang Zhu 보안공학연구지원센터 2016 International Journal of Security and Its Applicat Vol.10 No.6

Malicious code detection is one of the important missions of malicious code analysis. Current researches on the detection of malicious code mostly focused on single classifier, whereas the single classifier is not suitable for the detection based on features of different types. We utilized multi-classifiers ensemble based on fuzzy integral to improve the accuracy of the detection framework. A framework based on the Choquet fuzzy integral was proposed to fuse the analysis results of the base classifiers with different features. And the genetic algorithm was used to obtain the fuzzy measure. Finally, the result of Choquet fuzzy integral was compared to a threshold predefined to determine the maliciousness of binary code. Experiment showed that the framework proposed in this paper could be used to determine the maliciousness of binary code more accurately.

Novel copolymers with intrinsic microporosity containing tetraphenyl-bipyrimidine for enhanced gas separation

Xiaocui Han,Jianrui Zhang,Cheng Yue,Jinhui Pang,Haibo Zhang,Zhenhua Jiang 한국공업화학회 2020 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.91 No.-

The gas separation of polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs) was enhanced by incorporatingbipyrimidine (bpy) into the polymer (PIM-bpy-x) through the polycondensation of a novel tetraphenyl-bipyrimidine monomer. The structures of PIM-bpy-x were investigated with 1H NMR and FT-IR. Becauseof the excellent heat resistance imparted by the tetraphenyl-bipyrimidine unit, PIM-bpy-x displayedbetter thermal stability than did PIM-1. These polymers displayed large Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET)surface areas, ranging from 656 to 728 m2 g 1. The BET surface area of PIM-bpy-5 was 728 m2 g 1, whichwas similar to that of PIM-1 (774 m2 g 1). PIM-bpy-x exhibited excellent gas separation performance. PIM-bpy-5 showed the highest CO2 permeability (5141 barrer), which was much higher than that of PIM-1 (4234 barrer). The increase in CO2 permeability is due to the affinity between the N-rich bipyrimidineunits and CO2. Furthermore, PIM-bpy-x also showed greater resistance to aging than did PIM-1. All of theabove indicate that introducing bipyrimidine units into the polymers can enhance the gas separationperformance of PIMs.

Carbon Nanotube Paper as Anode for Flexible Lithium-Ion Battery

Xiaogang Sun,Zhenhong Liu,Neng Li,Xiaoyong Wu,Yanyan Nie,Zhipeng Pang,Lifu Yue,Hao Tang 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2016 NANO Vol.11 No.11

In this investigation, multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) paper consists of MWCNTs and cellulose was fabricated by traditional paper-making method. It was applied directly as negative electrode in flexible lithium ion battery to replace ordinary electrode which is combined with anode material and current collector. The electrochemical performances of the as-produced MWCNT paper (AMP) and carbonized MWCNT paper (CMP) were evaluated in this study. The morphology and structure of the MWCNT papers were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The electrochemical performance of the battery was operated by cell test and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurement. The charging and discharging results indicated that the CMP behaves with higher capacity than AMP. And the EIS analysis showed that a lower charge transfer resistance can be obtained in the CMP. The excellent electrochemical performance verifies the feasibility of MWCNT papers as a promising candidate for the anode in flexible lithium ion battery.

A Mean Field Game-Theoretic Cross-Layer Optimization for Multi-Hop Swarm UAV Communications

Tong Li,Cong Li,Chungang Yang,Junqi Shao,Yue Zhang,Lei Pang,Lizhong Chang,Lingli Yang,Zhu Han 한국통신학회 2022 Journal of communications and networks Vol.24 No.1

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) multi-hop communicationnetworks are foreseen to be widely employed inboth military and civilian scenarios. However, in ultra-densescenarios with swarm UAVs, nodes are highly dynamic mobile,ultra-dense deployment and non-centralized distribution. Thesecharacteristics make the centralized resource management policynot apply. Meanwhile, existing routing protocols can’t meetthe performance challenges of high dynamic, topology and linkfrequency changes of ultra-dense scenarios with swarm UAVs. Tosolve the above challenges of resource management and routingprotocol, a cross-layer optimization method is presented witha novel mean field game (MFG) in this paper. It is based onthe cross-layer design method of the MFG theory and jointlyconsiders the power resources in the physical layer, frequencyresources in the medium access control (MAC) layer, and routingresources in the network layer. By dividing into subproblems,the original problem is solved. Meanwhile, the optimal datatransmission path can be selected through the management andallocation of frequency resources and power resources. A crosslayerresource management dynamic source routing (CLRMDSR)protocol is designed based on that which adds link qualitymeasurement. The simulation results show that the presentedCLRM-DSR with the proposed resource management schemecan improve the data packet transmission rate, reduce end-toenddelay, and lower routing overhead for the multi-hop swarmUAV communication network.

20(S)-ginsenoside Rg3 exerts anti-fi brotic effect after myocardial infarction by alleviation of fi broblasts proliferation and collagen deposition through TGFBR1 signaling pathways

Honglin Xu,Haifeng Miao,Guanghong Chen,Guoyong Zhang,Yue Hua,Yuting Wu,Tong Xu,Changlei Hu,Mingjie Pang,Leyi Tan,Xin Han,Bin Liu,Yingchun Zhou 고려인삼학회 2023 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.47 No.6

Background: Myocardial fibrosis post-myocardial infarction (MI) can induce maladaptive cardiacremodeling as well as heart failure. Although 20(S)-ginsenoside Rg3 (Rg3) has been applied to cardiovasculardiseases, its efficacy and specific molecular mechanism in myocardial fibrosis are largely unknown. Herein, we aimed to explore whether TGFBR1 signaling was involved in Rg3's anti-fibrotic effectpost-MI. Methods: Left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery ligation-induced MI mice and TGF-b1-stimulated primary cardiac fibroblasts (CFs) were adopted. Echocardiography, hematoxlin-eosin andMasson staining, Western-blot and immunohistochemistry, CCK8 and Edu were used to study the effectsof Rg3 on myocardial fibrosis and TGFBR1 signaling. The combination mechanism of Rg3 and TGFBR1 wasexplored by surface plasmon resonance imaging (SPRi). Moreover, myocardial Tgfbr1-deficient mice andTGFBR1 adenovirus were adopted to confirm the pharmacological mechanism of Rg3. Results: In vivo experiments, Rg3 ameliorated myocardial fibrosis and hypertrophy and enhanced cardiacfunction. Rg3-TGFBR1 had the 1.78 10 7 M equilibrium dissociation constant based on SPRi analysis,and Rg3 inhibited the activation of TGFBR1/Smads signaling dose-dependently. Cardiac-specific Tgfbr1knockdown abolished Rg3's protection against myocardial fibrosis post-MI. In addition, Rg3 downregulatedthe TGF-b1-mediated CFs growth together with collagen production in vitro through TGFBR1signaling. Moreover, TGFBR1 adenovirus partially blocked the inhibitory effect of Rg3. Conclusion: Rg3 improves myocardial fibrosis and cardiac function through suppressing CFs proliferationalong with collagen deposition by inactivation of TGFBR1 pathway.