Lung Cancer Risk Prediction Method Based on Feature Selection and Artificial Neural Network

Xie, Nan-Nan,Hu, Liang,Li, Tai-Hui Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.23

A method to predict the risk of lung cancer is proposed, based on two feature selection algorithms: Fisher and ReliefF, and BP Neural Networks. An appropriate quantity of risk factors was chosen for lung cancer risk prediction. The process featured two steps, firstly choosing the risk factors by combining two feature selection algorithms, then providing the predictive value by neural network. Based on the method framework, an algorithm LCRP (lung cancer risk prediction) is presented, to reduce the amount of risk factors collected in practical applications. The proposed method is suitable for health monitoring and self-testing. Experiments showed it can actually provide satisfactory accuracy under low dimensions of risk factors.

Selection of Reference Genes for Real-time Quantitative PCR Normalization in the Process of Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici Infecting Wheat

Xie, Li-hua,Quan, Xin,Zhang, Jie,Yang, Yan-yan,Sun, Run-hong,Xia, Ming-cong,Xue, Bao-guo,Wu, Chao,Han, Xiao-yun,Xue, Ya-nan,Yang, Li-rong The Korean Society of Plant Pathology 2019 Plant Pathology Journal Vol.35 No.1

Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici is a soil borne pathogenic fungus associated with wheat roots. The accurate quantification of gene expression during the process of infection might be helpful to understand the pathogenic molecular mechanism. However, this method requires suitable reference genes for transcript normalization. In this study, nine candidate reference genes were chosen, and the specificity of the primers were investigated by melting curves of PCR products. The expression stability of these nine candidates was determined with three programs-geNorm, Norm Finder, and Best Keeper. $TUB{\beta}$ was identified as the most stable reference gene. Furthermore, the exopolygalacturonase gene (ExoPG) was selected to verify the reliability of $TUB{\beta}$ expression. The expression profile of ExoPG assessed using $TUB{\beta}$ agreed with the results of digital gene expression analysis by RNA-Seq. This study is the first systematic exploration of the optimal reference genes in the infection process of Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici.

Evolutionary history of the monospecific Compsopogon genus (Compsopogonales, Rhodophyta)

Nan, Fangru,Feng, Jia,Lv, Junping,Liu, Qi,Xie, Shulian The Korean Society of Phycology 2016 ALGAE Vol.31 No.4

Compsopogon specimens collected in China were examined based on morphology and DNA sequences. Five molecular markers from different genome compartments including rbcL, COI, 18S rDNA, psbA, and UPA were identified and used to construct a phylogenetic relationship. Phylogenetic analyses indicated that two different morphological types from China clustered into an independent clade with Compsopogon specimens when compared to other global samples. The Compsopogon clade exhibited robust support values, revealing the affiliation of the samples to Compsopogon caeruleus. Although the samples were distributed in a close geographical area, unexpected sequence divergences between the Chinese samples implied that they were introduced by different dispersal events and from varied origins. It was speculated that Compsopogon originated in North America, a portion of the Laurentia landmass situated in the Rodinia supercontinent at approximately 573.89-1,701.50 million years ago during the Proterozoic era.Although Compsopogonhad evolved for a rather long time, genetic conservation had limited its variability and rate of evolution, resulting in the current monospecific global distribution. Additional global specimens and sequence information were required to increase our understanding of the evolutionary history of this ancient red algal lineage.

Large-Scale Production of Graphene Nanoribbons from Electrospun Polymers

Liu, Nan,Kim, Kwanpyo,Hsu, Po-Chun,Sokolov, Anatoliy N.,Yap, Fung Ling,Yuan, Hongtao,Xie, Yanwu,Yan, Hao,Cui, Yi,Hwang, Harold Y.,Bao, Zhenan American Chemical Society 2014 JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY - Vol.136 No.49

<P>Graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) are promising building blocks for high-performance electronics due to their high electron mobility and dimensionality-induced bandgap. Despite many past efforts, direct synthesis of GNRs with controlled dimensions and scalability remains challenging. Here we report the scalable synthesis of GNRs using electrospun polymer nanofiber templates. Palladium-incorporated poly(4-vinylphenol) nanofibers were prepared by electrospinning with controlled diameter and orientation. Highly graphitized GNRs as narrow as 10 nm were then synthesized from these templates by chemical vapor deposition. A transport gap can be observed in 30 nm-wide GNRs, enabling them to function as field-effect transistors at room temperature. Our results represent the first success on the scalable synthesis of highly graphitized GNRs from polymer templates. Furthermore, the generality of this method allows various polymers to be explored, which will lead to understanding of growth mechanism and rational control over crystallinity, feature size and bandgap to enable a new pathway for graphene electronics.</P><P><B>Graphic Abstract</B> <IMG SRC='http://pubs.acs.org/appl/literatum/publisher/achs/journals/content/jacsat/2014/jacsat.2014.136.issue-49/ja509871n/production/images/medium/ja-2014-09871n_0007.gif'></P><P><A href='http://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/ja509871n'>ACS Electronic Supporting Info</A></P>

Effect of Shifting the Pole-shoe and Damper-bar Centerlines on the No-load Voltage Waveform of a Tubular Hydro-generator

Zhen-nan Fan,Li Han,Yong Liao,Li-dan Xie,Kun Wen,Jun Wang,Xiu-cheng Dong,Bing Yao 대한전기학회 2018 Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology Vol.13 No.3

This study optimises the no-load voltage waveform of tubular hydro-generators by a simple design scheme. For different centerlines of the pole shoe and damper bar, the optimisation effects on the no-load voltage waveform are investigated in two tubular hydro-generators with different weighted powers (34 MW and 18 MW). The results are compared with those of the traditional stator-slots skewed design. The quality of the no-load voltage waveform was related to the shifting degree, and the different optimisation effects between the integer slot generator (q = 2) and the fractional slot generator (q = 11/2) were analysed. This research can improve the quality of the power output and no-load voltage waveform, and provide an effective reference for improving the industrial design and manufacture level of tubular hydro-generators.

Notoginseng leaf triterpenes ameliorates mitochondrial oxidative injury via the NAMPT-SIRT1/2/3 signaling pathways in cerebral ischemic model rats

Fengwei Nan,Guibo Sun,Xiaobo Sun,Weijie Xie,Ting Zhu,Ping Zhou,Huibo Xu,Xiangbao Meng,Tao Ding The Korean Society of Ginseng 2023 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.47 No.2

Background: Due to the interrupted blood supply in cerebral ischemic stroke (CIS), ischemic and hypoxia results in neuronal depolarization, insufficient NAD+, excessive levels of ROS, mitochondrial damages, and energy metabolism disorders, which triggers the ischemic cascades. Currently, improvement of mitochondrial functions and energy metabolism is as a vital therapeutic target and clinical strategy. Hence, it is greatly crucial to look for neuroprotective natural agents with mitochondria protection actions and explore the mediated targets for treating CIS. In the previous study, notoginseng leaf triterpenes (PNGL) from Panax notoginseng stems and leaves was demonstrated to have neuroprotective effects against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. However, the potential mechanisms have been not completely elaborate. Methods: The model of middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion (MCAO/R) was adopted to verify the neuroprotective effects and potential pharmacology mechanisms of PNGL in vivo. Antioxidant markers were evaluated by kit detection. Mitochondrial function was evaluated by ATP content measurement, ATPase, NAD and NADH kits. And the transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and pathological staining (H&E and Nissl) were used to detect cerebral morphological changes and mitochondrial structural damages. Western blotting, ELISA and immunofluorescence assay were utilized to explore the mitochondrial protection effects and its related mechanisms in vivo. Results: In vivo, treatment with PNGL markedly reduced excessive oxidative stress, inhibited mitochondrial injury, alleviated energy metabolism dysfunction, decreased neuronal loss and apoptosis, and thus notedly raised neuronal survival under ischemia and hypoxia. Meanwhile, PNGL significantly increased the expression of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT) in the ischemic regions, and regulated its related downstream SIRT1/2/3-MnSOD/PGC-1α pathways. Conclusion: The study finds that the mitochondrial protective effects of PNGL are associated with the NAMPT-SIRT1/2/3-MnSOD/PGC-1α signal pathways. PNGL, as a novel candidate drug, has great application prospects for preventing and treating ischemic stroke.

Evolutionary history of the monospecific Compsopogon genus (Compsopogonales, Rhodophyta)

Fangru Nan,Jia Feng,Junping Lv,Qi Liu,Shulian Xie 한국조류학회I 2016 ALGAE Vol.31 No.4

Compsopogon specimens collected in China were examined based on morphology and DNA sequences. Five molecularmarkers from different genome compartments including rbcL, COI, 18S rDNA, psbA, and UPA were identified andused to construct a phylogenetic relationship. Phylogenetic analyses indicated that two different morphological typesfrom China clustered into an independent clade with Compsopogon specimens when compared to other global samples. The Compsopogon clade exhibited robust support values, revealing the affiliation of the samples to Compsopogon caeruleus. Although the samples were distributed in a close geographical area, unexpected sequence divergences betweenthe Chinese samples implied that they were introduced by different dispersal events and from varied origins. It wasspeculated that Compsopogon originated in North America, a portion of the Laurentia landmass situated in the Rodiniasupercontinent at approximately 573.89-1,701.50 million years ago during the Proterozoic era. Although Compsopogonhad evolved for a rather long time, genetic conservation had limited its variability and rate of evolution, resulting in thecurrent monospecific global distribution. Additional global specimens and sequence information were required to increaseour understanding of the evolutionary history of this ancient red algal lineage.

Roles of Fibroblast Growth Factor-inducible 14 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Li, Nan,Hu, Wen-Jun,Shi, Jie,Xue, Jie,Guo, Wei-Xing,Zhang, Yang,Guan, Dong-Xian,Liu, Shu-Peng,Cheng, Yu-Qiang,Wu, Meng-Chao,Xie, Dong,Liu, Shan-Rong,Cheng, Shu-Qun Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.6

The prognostic value of the fibroblast growth factor-inducible 14 (Fn14) expression in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is unknown. Real-time PCR (RT-PCR), western blot assays and immunohistochemistry analysis were here performed in order to compare Fn14 expressios in paired liver samples of HCC and normal liver tissue. Most of the tumor tissues expressed significantly higher levels of Fn14 compared to adjacent non-tumor tissues, with Fn14High accounting for 54.6% (142/260) of all patients. The Pearson ${\chi}^2$ test indicated that Fn14 expression was closely associated with serum alpha fetal protein (AFP) (P=0.002) and tumor number (p=0.019). Univariate and multivariate analyses revealed that along with tumor diameter and portal vein tumor thrombosis (PVTT ) type, Fn14 was an independent prognostic factor for both overall survival (OS) (HR=1.398, p=0.008) and recurrence (HR=1.541, p=0.001) rates. Fn14 overexpression HCC correlated with poor surgical outcome, and this molecule may be a candidate biomarker for prognosis as well as a target for therapy.

Optimal Buffer Allocation in Multi-Product Repairable Production Lines Based on Multi-State Reliability and Structural Complexity

( Jianguo Duan ),( Nan Xie ),( Lianhui Li ) 한국인터넷정보학회 2020 KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Syst Vol.14 No.4

In the design of production system, buffer capacity allocation is a major step. Through polymorphism analysis of production capacity and production capability, this paper investigates a buffer allocation optimization problem aiming at the multi-stage production line including unreliable machines, which is concerned with maximizing the system theoretical production rate and minimizing the system state entropy for a certain amount of buffers simultaneously. Stochastic process analysis is employed to establish Markov models for repairable modular machines. Considering the complex structure, an improved vector UGF (Universal Generating Function) technique and composition operators are introduced to construct the system model. Then the measures to assess the system’s multi-state reliability and structural complexity are given. Based on system theoretical production rate and system state entropy, mathematical model for buffer capacity optimization is built and optimized by a specific genetic algorithm. The feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method is verified by an application of an engine head production line.

Altered Expression of Substance P and NK1R in CCR3+ and CD123+HLA-DR− Basophils Under Airway Allergic Conditions

Geng Shiyang,Xie Hua,Chen Liping,Chen Dong,Lu Sijing,Zhao Nan,Yang Ruiming,Wang Zhao,He Shaoheng,Zhang Huiyun 대한천식알레르기학회 2022 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.14 No.6

Purpose: To explore expression of SP and NK1R in basophils of allergic asthma (AA), allergic rhinitis (AR) and AR combined with AA (ARA), and influence of allergens and immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated mechanisms on SP and NK1R expression. Methods: Expression of SP and NK1R was detected by flow cytometry, NK1R mRNA expression was detected by real time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and mouse AR and AA models were employed for in vivo study. Results: SP+ and NK1R+ cells increased in CCR3+ and CD123+HLA-DR− granulocytes of AA. PPE elevated proportions of SP+ cells in CCR3+ and CD123+HLA-DR− granulocytes, whereas ASWE and HDME augmented SP+ cells in CD123+HLA-DR− granulocytes of AR and ARA patients. ASWE, HDME and PPE increased proportions of NK1R+ cells in CCR3+ PBMC and CD123+HLA-DR− granulocytes of AR patients. OVA, Der p1, IL-33, IL-37, IgE and SP enhanced NK1R expression on KU812 cells. NK1R expressing basophils were increased in blood of OVA sensitized and challenged AR and AA mice. FcεRI-KO AA mice seemed to have less NK1R+ basophils than WT AA mice in their blood. Conclusion: CCR3+ and CD123+HLA-DR− cells are likely involved in AA and AR via SP and NK1R. IgE-related mechanism may participate in upregulation of NK1R expression.